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A moderate sized (magnitude 4.8) earthquake shook Yellowstone National Park yesterday. This is notable partly because Yellowstone has a history as a supervolcano. It only blows every 700,000 years or so - last time about 700,000 years ago (OK, OK, it was only 640 kyrs ago) - but when it does, it's a spectacular, continent annihilating event with global consequences. There seems to be a big pool of magma collecting down below:
Late last year a new study into the enormous super volcano found the underground magma chamber to be 2.5 times larger than previously thought — a cavern spanning some 90km by 30km and capable of holding 300 billion cubic kilometres of molten rock.
Students of geometry might be impressed by the thought that a pool of areal extent less than 2700 km^2 could house "300 billion cubic kilometers of molten rock." Let's make the plausible guess that they really meant 300 billion cubic meters, or a more reasonable 300 cubic kilometers - it's still quite a bit.

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March 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Mizzou tennis team rounds out its six-match homestand with three home matches this weekend at the Mizzou Tennis Complex. The Tigers get started on Friday, March 14 with a 2 p.m. contest against LSU. On Sunday, March 16, Missouri returns to the court to host Arkansas at Noon and Drake at 6 p.m. Admission to all three matches is free.
LAST WEEKEND'S RECAP
The Tigers went 1-2 last weekend in their first home matches in nearly two months. On Friday, Missouri fell to No. 7 Vanderbilt, 7-0, despite two matches that went to third sets.
Mizzou then suffered a tough 4-2 loss to No. 22 Kentucky on Sunday morning. Senior Rachel Stuhlmann and sophomore Kelli Hine each picked up singles wins, while freshman Cassidy Spearman was leading her match but the Wildcats' win suspended play.
Sunday evening, the Tigers dominated Bradley 7-0, as the team won all three doubles matches and swept singles.
SCOUTING LSU LSU enters this weekend with a 7-6 overall record and an 0-4 mark in SEC play. The Tigers' resume includes wins over ranked foes South Florida (4-1 and 4-3), SMU (6-1) and Northwestern State (5-0). In SEC action, LSU has suffered losses to Kentucky (4-1), Vanderbilt (7-0), Alabama (4-0) and Auburn (4-3). Top singles player Joana Vale Costa, ranked No. 69 nationally, paces the team with an 8-3 dual match record, while Abby Owens boasts a 2-1 mark in SEC action.
The Razorbacks are 5-8 on the year with a 0-4 record in SEC competition. The squad earned two wins over Wichita State earlier in the year (4-2 and 4-3), and has wins over Kansas State, North Texas and SIU. Arkansas' four SEC losses have come at the hands of Vanderbilt (6-1), Kentucky (4-0), Auburn (4-3) and Alabama (4-0). Shannon Hudson leads the way in singles with a 6-5 mark at No. 2 play in dual matches.
SCOUTING DRAKE The Bulldogs own an 8-2 spring record, including wins over Wisconsin (4-3), Nebraska (5-2) and Iowa State (5-2). Maddie Johnson is the reigning Missouri Valley Player of the Week after helping the squad post a win over the Cyclones last weekend.
NEXT UP Mizzou hits the road next weekend to face No. 7 Texas A&M on Sunday, March 23 and No. 26 Rice on Tuesday, March 25.
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SA Super League November 13th – SA Super League stays on the road
The SA Super League will remain on the road once again tomorrow night for round five action, with matches being played across four different venues.
Fresh from their first loss of the season last week, the Northern Knights will tackle the Eastern Raiders at Salisbury in the round five MATCH OF THE ROUND.
The Knights’ depth will be tested in the absence of four first-choice players, including Nathan Pedersen and Luke Pietersma.
The Raiders will be bolstered by the return of Michael Lodge and Craig Goldfinch to their line-up.
The Central Chargers will be looking to bounce back from last week’s loss to the Western Rogues when they do battle with the Southern Blazers at West Lakes.
The Chargers have shuffled their league side around, with Ben Bowman stepping up to play singles, while Mark Haines will skipper the triples.
The Blazers head into the clash unchanged as they look for a win on the road.
The Heysen Comets will host the Mallee Pirates at Adelaide, with the latter full of confidence following an upset win over the Northern Knights in round four.
Andrew Peters comes in for the Comets, who are still looking for their first win of the season.
Pirates’ coach John Morris has kept the same line-up this week as his side looks to score its second win in a row.
The third-placed Western Rogues will take on the South Eastern Spartans at Marion.
Ben Fidock comes into the Spartans’ line-up for his first league game of the season.
Gabe Nardecchia has been rewarded for strong form in the reserves with the chance to step up and play singles in the league side for the Rogues this week due to Simon Geater-Johnson being unavailable.
Once again plenty of strong regional and metropolitan talent will be on display in the four reserves and under 21 matches this week as teams look to breakaway in the overall standings in what has been two very tightly contested competitions so far.
For full round five SA Super League, reserves and under 21 competition player selections, please click: https://www.bowlssa.com.au/player-selection/
For results and ladders, please click: https://www.bowlssa.com.au/results/
For those unable to attend this Friday night’s matches, we will be live streaming our match of the round, which this week is the clash between the Northern Knights and the Eastern Raiders at Salisbury, via our Facebook page.
The first bowl of that match will be rolled from 5.30pm, with play concluding around 10.30pm.
All Super League matches will return to the Salisbury Bowling Club next Friday night for round six action.
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Don’t forget to tune into Channel 44 at 5pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays EVERY WEEK to watch SA Super League action, with a replay of all three episodes combined to be played at 10am on Saturdays.
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Two antique cup and saucer duos in the Imari palatte. From Argyle, England and in the Berwick pattern these duos date around 1910.
Cup x 2 - 2.5 inches | 65mm
Saucer x 2 - 5.75 inches | 145mm
Gilded rims, edges and handles with some rubbing.
The person who applied the transfer ran out of space for the swag on one of the saucers and had too much space on the other.
These two interesting duos would form an excellent base to start or add to an imari collection. They have been in use since the beginning of the 20th century and are an example of English ceramics from a less well-known pottery.
Backstamp. Marks for Painter and Gilder.
All our items are pre-owned and vintage and may therefore show signs of use and age and will not be dishwasher proof.

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For some people PMDD comes with thoughts of suicide. Do you know the warning signs of suicide?
Teen PMDD's page on warning signs of suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Warning Signs
If you or someone you know is considering suicide right now, suicide is never the answer. Call Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) or if you're outside the US find your local hotline here.
Anger and irritability can be symptoms of PMDD and are probably the most infamous part of PMS.
5 Ways to Manage Anger
Do you experience anger and irritability as part of your PMDD? How do you manage it?
How do you help your teen with PMDD learn to cope with their anger and irritability.
27 Ways to Be an Ally for someone with PMDD or other mental health concerns.
If you're not on Facebook or Tumblr then you can check out the images and inspiration that we post on them here.
What does depression look like? Christian Hopkins, who was diagnosed with depression at 16, shares his vision of depression in his photography series. You can read about it in Huffington Post, check out his Facebook page or take a look at his Flickr.
Do his photos reflect what depressive symptoms are like for you? What does your PMDD look like?
LittleMissCandy100 made a video about PMDD and her experience with it.
If you're doing Mental Health Week 2015 about PMDD then comment below and link your channel/playlist.
If you don't know what Mental Health Week is then check out the video below (and its description).


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A top Chinese minister is predicting victory over the coronavirus outbreak as the number of new cases in the country hit a six-week low, officials said.
The country’s health ministry announced Tuesday that just 125 new COVID-19 cases had been detected over the past 24 hours, the lowest number since authorities started publishing nationwide figures Jan. 21.
In the infection’s epicenter — Hubei province — another 31 deaths were reported, authorities said. In total, 80,151 people have contracted the infection in China and 2,943 have died.
The country’s UN ambassador said late Monday that “victory” over the virus doesn’t seem to be far behind.
“China’s fight against the coronavirus is indeed making huge progress, and the situation is really becoming stable,” Zhang Jun said during a news conference at UN headquarters.
Meanwhile, the situation in South Korea is growing increasingly dire. The country saw its largest daily increase in new cases Tuesday, with 851 new infections reported, the majority in and around the city of Daegu. A total of 5,186 people in South Korea have tested positive for the virus.
In Iran, where 2,300 people have fallen ill and 77 have died, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the armed forces to help health officials combat the outbreak.
In Italy, a total of 2,036 people have contracted the bug and 52 have died. Officials say it could take up to two weeks to determine whether quarantines and other containment measures in 11 northern towns have been effective.
And in Japan, officials continued to grapple Tuesday with whether the Olympics, set to begin July 24 in Tokyo, can go on as scheduled.
The country is “making the utmost effort” to proceed with the games’ scheduled opening, the country’s Olympic minister, Seiko Hashimoto, said Tuesday. However, she said the country’s contract with the International Olympic Committee only specifies that the event take place in 2020 — and can be moved to later in the year, if necessary.
In the US, more than 100 people have been infected in at least 11 states. Six people have died in Washington state, including four elderly residents from the same nursing home.
Overall, the world is in “unchartered territory” as the outbreak continues, World Health Organization leader Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday.
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Congratulations to Owen Millinson who has been selected to play in some forthcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Arsenal. His coach says he is the best Under 8 they have put forward. Owen trains through Just4Keepers and plays for TSC. J4K now operates in 28 countries, across 5 continents and with over 10,000 children attending weekly classes.
Total Sports Coaching was set up to help the sporting development of children and adults in Kent. A full community and school programme is aimed at allowing children to reach their own individual potential. They have programmes for 3 year olds all the way up to adults which are conducted in schools and various community facilities open to all. Their extensive school programme delivers sporting activities to children throughout Kent and they also run their award winning soccer schools every school holiday.
Total Sports Coaching has its own specialist Football Academies (venues in Thanet & Faversham). The TSC Football Academy is split into 3 levels; Elite, Development and Foundation. These 3 levels allow them to coach players to their potential whether they be a talented local player or a player who has just taken up the game.
Well done to Owen and we look forward to hearing about the matches! For more information about coaching in the local area please click on the link http://just4keepers.co.uk/

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The entire world today using GPS tracking devices have certainly opened up new possibilities that were not possibly available heretofore. Just like other aspects of technology advancements, GPS tracking systems have finally come here to stay and they have undoubtedly made our lives better.
When it comes to GPS tracking systems, there are basically 2 different approaches:
Navigation or Security
Both of these sides of GPS tracking systems make use of data received and sent via satellites that orbit our planet earth. However, both of these are packaged in two dissimilar ways.
Features of Navigation and Security:
The adding up of on-board navigation systems has helped vehicle drivers in numerous ways in terms of security. Units that are factory installed not only offer navigational support, but also provide you with security by means of monitoring critical vehicle systems and report in case there are problems. This is unquestionably a useful feature in terms of monitoring the vehicle for required mechanical repairs.
In addition, these systems help monitor the supplemental self-control systems in perceiving an accident, which certainly act as a security measure. This feature helps put the driver in immediate contact with a live operator who can send off emergency staff depending on the needs. Further features of GPS navigation and security systems comprise the capacity to locate addresses with directions to the proposed destination. This is a remarkable characteristic of the after-market GPS navigation and security units.
Features of GPS Tracking:
When it comes to GPS tracking devices, they have widely divergent purposes to serve and they come with different set of features. On the whole, the complete philosophy is in providing direction, location and speed data. On the other hand, this data can be obtained in real-time models or in those that are inactive and are engaged in collecting data over a span of time which is then downloaded for later review.
It's no longer a secret that GPS vehicle tracking devices are highly useful for businesses that make use of a fleet of vehicles. These comprise public transportation, delivery operations and other applications where numerous vehicles execute in a comparable way. What's more, these GPS vehicle tracking devices can be used for providing data in terms of reporting on the way while vehicles are used.
navigation or security systems are not intended to provide an historical record of events or driving habits. Plus, GPS tracking systems do not offer voice transmissions through the system.
Applications:GPS security and GPS tracking have their key uses and are fine at the tasks for which they have been planned
Passenger cars are basically the chief target of navigation systems as well as their uses. On the other hand, GPS tracking provides with details that can be utilized largely in personal tracking situations or in business applications.
Both security and GPS tracking have their key uses and are fine at the tasks for which they have been planned. Your personal requirements will read out the system that you buy and make use of. Nevertheless, one thing is very much clear from the above discussion: the security and tracking is here to stay.
GPS security and GPS tracking have their key uses and are fine at the tasks for which they have been planned ais 140 gps tracker device


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I've found a new favourite - a creamy, rich soup with enough zing to warm away the Winter chills from mouth to tummy!
Coconut Curry Soup
1 red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2T coconut oil
1 cup pumpkin, roasted
1 stalk broccoli, chopped
8-16 stalks asparagus, chopped
(Other similar veggies could be substituted for the above options, i.e. cauliflower, capsicum, sweet potato)
3T mild curry powder
1T chopped chillies, or chili flakes/paste
1 can coconut cream
Salt & pepper to taste
1. In a large, heavy-based saucepan, heat coconut oil until melted. Add onion and garlic, and saute until fragrant.
2. Add curry powder, chillies and paprika, and stir well.
3. Add veggies to the pan, and fry gently for a minute.
4. Empty can of coconut cream into the pan, then fill the can with water and pour into the pan. Bring to the boil.
5. When vegetables are cooked thoroughly, remove pan from heat. With a stick blender or by pouring the soup into a food processor, blend until vegetables are pureed.
6. Meanwhile, if using meat, sauté the meat in a medium frying pan with a little coconut oil. When meat is seared along all edges, add to pureed soup mixture and return to the heat. Simmer until meat is cooked through.
Serve cold or warm, but don't serve straight from the boiling pot, as the flavours are better when they have time to develop. This soup keeps very well, and tastes even better the following day. Delicious and nutritious!
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Srinagar: An unidentified militant was on Thursday
killed in an encounter with security forces in a forest in
north Kashmir`s Kupwara district, police said.
The militant was killed when security forces laid a siege
around forest area of Tangwari-Warson after receiving
information about the presence of militants there.
A police spokesman said the operation was jointly
carried by the police and the Army.
"The advance party was fired upon, which was retaliated,
thus triggering an encounter," the spokesman said.
He said, so far, one unidentified militant has been
killed in the gun battle.


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“I will not go into who is right and who is wrong,” said Dr. Stephen Hahn, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, told CNN’s Dana Bash about “State of the Union”.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 35% of cases are asymptomatic, but even people with mild or no symptoms can spread the virus to others.
While the World Health Organization has indicated that the worldwide death rate is likely to be less than 1%, the WHO says that about 20% of all people diagnosed with coronavirus are sick enough to need oxygen or hospital care.
“I fully support the CDC and the information it publishes regarding this pandemic,”
Hahn said the coronavirus pandemic was “a rapidly evolving situation,” but stressed that the US “must take this seriously.”
Pressed by Bash on the program, whether the President’s comment is true or false, Hahn again did not defend the President’s claim.
“I will say that we have data in the White House Task Force. This data shows us that this is a serious problem. People have to take it seriously,” Hahn said.
“If you don’t follow local and state policies, if you don’t follow the guidelines of the CDC and the White House Task Force, you’re putting yourself and your loved ones at risk,” Hahn said.
When asked whether it was uncomfortable for him to hold the events that endanger the Americans, Hahn said the circumstances were different.
“I think with regard to this particular case in the White House, it is important that everyone remembers that the circumstances are different. People are tested regularly. The President is tested regularly,” Hahn said.
“Too early to say” if Florida is safe for the GOP convention
Hahn said it was “too early to say” whether Florida would be a safe place for the Republican Convention next month amid a flood of Covid-19 cases.
“We need to see how this develops in Florida and across the country,” said Hahn.
Florida set a record of most coronavirus cases in the United States in a single day on Saturday, with a total of 11,458 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The meeting is scheduled for August 24-27 in Jacksonville, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The President’s reelection team chose Sunshine State as the new site for much of the Convention after arguing with North Carolina officials about the Convention’s size and social distancing requirements.
This story has been updated with additional details.
CNN’s Jeremy Diamond contributed to this report.


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The privacy-oriented Linux distribution Tails has been updated with a new kernel to mitigate against Spectre. Tails 3.5 also comes with the Tor Browser 7.5, a major upgrade in itself which includes some interface changes to make it more usable, e.g. the welcome page got improved. Among these changes Tails included some smaller fixes to address known issue.
One of the most important aspect of Tails 3.5 release is the inclusion of the new Linux kernel 4.14.13 as it includes microcode firmware for AMD machines in order to mitigate against the Spectre vulnerability that has been causing headaches across the tech world. Tails 3.4 was released earlier this year, which included the 4.14.12 kernel to migrate a Meltdown patch - this version only partially mitigated Spectre.
Some other changes stated in the release notes:
There’s a known issue from the previous release which says there’s a kernel bug during the bootup. Tails says this is nothing to worry about, despite being alarming, and are looking to fix it in an upcoming release.
You can download the new release here.


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Findings from the tenth report of REACT-1, one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England, show that infections and deaths due to the virus have fallen.
Over 140,000 volunteers were tested with PCR tests in England between 11 and 30 of March to examine the levels of infection in the general population.
According to the latest data, infections in England fell by around 60% since the period between February 4 – 23, with the sharpest drops in prevalence seen in London and the South East.
However, the rate of this decline started to plateau from mid-March, which government officials say reinforces the need for everyone to continue following social distancing rules and the hands, face, space and fresh air guidance.
The study also found that the correlation between prevalence of infections and deaths is diverging, which is likely down to the success of the vaccination programme.
“We have seen a gratifying fall in infections since our last survey in February, with infections dropping by around 60% overall. This is hugely encouraging and shows we’re headed in the right direction,” said Professor Paul Elliott, director of the REACT programme from Imperial’s School of Public Health, commenting on the findings.
“However, in our most recent data there has been a flattening off in the infection rate with an R number now around one. This shows that we need to continue to approach the situation with caution and keep sticking to the rules.”


Conq, could you explain that to me? The wife has Pit-Bull spools (not sliders)on her 600 with a Pit-Bull stand with no issues. I have Pro-Tek spools (not sliders) on the 1000 and a Pit-Bull rearstands with no issues. If I was to switch spools between machines I would have issues?ConqSoft said:Yeah, the PitBull Spooled Stand BARELY fits the 1000RR with the standard Pit-Bull Spools.
Width being the issue? Then yes, the RC is a tight fit with sliders and a Pit-Bull. Sliders do not fit as deep into the "V" although that is a lesser issue IMO.NinerPilot said:
RRWANTR said:You can't adjust the width of the PB? With my SS rear (spool and swingarm) adapter you can adjust the width. Or am I just not understanding the problem correctly? :huh:
Flipped to the outside? :huh: That's not how it's supposed to be. How does it even work like that? :huh:RRWANTR said:With both holders flipped to the outside?? I'll have to take a look at mine to see...but don't remember being that close.
I have one side all the way out, and the other side I keep barely loose enough to slide in and out (for switching between the 600RR and the 1000RR.)freq said:I removed the washers under the bolts holding the tops on, thereby gaining about a 1/4 inch in overall width between the "V"s. (RC51)


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Julian Freedland, Fred Rieke; Invited Session IV: Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches to computational modeling of vision: Retinal encoding of natural images. Journal of Vision 2022;22(3):54. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.3.54.
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Current predictive models of natural scene encoding by retinal ganglion cells perform poorly, especially when tested on stimuli that they are not trained on. This failure is likely to originate at least in part because the functional architecture (e.g. locations of linear and nonlinear components) of these models does not match that of real retinal circuits. We take an empirical approach to simplify the structure of natural scenes. We find that reducing natural movies to 16 linearly integrated regions describes ~80% of the structure of parasol RGC spike responses. We test our understanding by using these simplified stimuli to create high-dimensional metamers that recapitulate the spike response of full-field naturalistic movies. Finally, we identify the retinal computations that convert natural images in 16-dimensional space into 1-dimensional spike outputs. This work provides a description of spatial integration that generalizes well across images and that corresponds closely to known anatomical and functional aspects of retinal circuits.\
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Emirates SkyCargo launches e-commerce platform Emirates Delivers
Oct 15, 2019: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is venturing into the delivery space with Emirates Delivers, an open e-commerce fulfilment platform that can also be used by other e-commerce businesses and logistics integrators. Emirates Delivers is targeted both at individual customers, as well as small businesses who regularly shop online for their […]
Oct 15, 2019: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is venturing into the delivery space with Emirates Delivers, an open e-commerce fulfilment platform that can also be used by other e-commerce businesses and logistics integrators.
Emirates Delivers is targeted both at individual customers, as well as small businesses who regularly shop online for their personal or business needs. It will allow customers shopping from multiple online retailers in the US to consolidate their purchases and have the goods delivered to a home or office address.
Speaking to STAT Times on the sidelines of Air Cargo Europe in Munich, Germany in June this year, Nabil Sultan, Emirates divisional senior vice president, cargo, had acknowledged the opportunities in the e-commerce space.
“To start with, e-commerce is the biggest emerging verticals. E-commerce in our part of the world - Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Africa - continues to grow exponentially. We believe that with such a high growth, there will definitely be new commerce, emergence for e-commerce in these areas that understand the geography, psyche of the customers. With all of these new upcoming e-commerce companies, I think there are a lot of opportunities for being able to create the right product to fill in the gap and ensure that a lot of these companies coming with less investment in infrastructure and more on the marketing side, we need to work jointly so that we have a complete end-to-end product offering for these business partners,” he told STAT Times.
Users can register for free on www.emiratesdelivers.com. On completion of registration, members are allocated a unique and free Emirates Delivers mailing address in the USA. Customers can have their online purchases from US e-commerce retailers delivered to this address where the goods can be stored free of charge for up to 30 days. Customers have the flexibility to create a shipping request anytime within these 30 days and have their purchases consolidated into one parcel and have this delivered to their designated UAE address. The packages will be transported to Dubai on Emirates SkyCargo’s flights from the US and will then be delivered to the shopper’s doorstep within 3-5 days of the creation of the shipping request.
Sultan said, “Emirates SkyCargo is delighted to be the first international cargo airline in the world to develop a dedicated e-commerce delivery platform. Currently, Emirates Delivers enables consumers to purchase their favourite products from any US based online retail store and have it delivered in the UAE.”
“The launch of Emirates Delivers is in line with our strategy to roll out specialised and innovative air transportation products targeted at industry verticals and with our efforts to position Dubai as a global e-commerce fulfilment hub for customers based in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. This is line with the Dubai Silk Road Strategy announced earlier this year by Sheikh Hamdan which aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as a key trade and logistics hub,” added Sultan.
Emirates SkyCargo offers cargo capacity on Emirates’ fleet of over 265 modern wide-body aircraft including 12 freighters - 11 Boeing 777-Fs and one B747F. The carrier operates to 13 destinations in the US, offering cargo capacity on over 100 weekly flights including scheduled freighter services to destinations including Columbus, Chicago, Houston and New York.


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Many items from the past continue to fascinate and delight us, such as vintage watches. Here’s what collectors should know before buying vintage watches.
The “good china” is what you use for special family dinners. But some people call it porcelain. So what’s the difference between fine china and porcelain?
Antique jewelry, which is at least 100 years old, is not only a fine investment but a piece of history. Here are five reasons you should buy antique jewelry.
The rich surface and detail of bronze sculptures steal the hearts of many. The process behind a bronze sculpture includes artistry and craft.
Earrings from bygone days hold a special charm. Here’s a quick guide to different vintage earring styles to help you decide which type appeals to you most.

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i have a honda crv 1999 recently serviced the engine i.e changed oil and filters but still noticed that the maintenance required indicator on the dashboard is still red,whatcould be the problem
Maintenance required indicator on the dashboard still remains red despite changing oil
and oil filter
Did you read the code(s) to see if they are something other then the oil change you stated was just completed ? Go to a dealership or auto parts store and see if they can read any new codes or just clear the code for you.
Thanks, but just in case there are no. New codes what to do?
clean the sump, pull down crankcase.


Gao, Y., Y. Chen, L. Zhang, and T. Peng, 2016: Radar-rainfall estimation from S-band radar and its impact on the runoff simulation of a heavy rainfall event in the Huaihe River Basin. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 94, 75-89.
https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2016-005 Graphical Abstract with highlights
- The main purpose of this study is to integrate a rainfall estimate by the China New Generation Weather Radar S-band radar (CINRAD-SB) into the Hydrologic Engineering Center’s Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) and analyze the CINRAD-SB rainfall estimation and its impact on the runoff simulation of this type of rare flood event in a region with complex terrain.
- For the CINRAD-SB rainfall estimation four methods are considered: (1) Z=300R1.4 (Z: radar reflectivity, R: rainfall intensity); (2) a rainfall estimation error adjustment by using a Kalman Filter (KF); (3) Optimal Interpolation (OI); and (4) the Union method, which is composed of KF and OI. The relative bias values of the four methods vary with different rainfall intensity, those of the Union method vary the least among the four methods (Fig. 4).
- Runoff simulations based on radar-rainfall could reproduce similar overall patterns to the observed streamflow. The peak discharge contains obvious improvements – for instance, the skill score is 0.6 – in model runs with forcing that is provided by the Union method vs. rain gauge data (Fig. 8).


Cameron Porter seemed like the savior for the Montreal Impact, as much as that sounds very premature. But the
Stanford Princeton man has been on fire, making his name in the CONCACAF Champions League against both Pachuca and Alajuense.
The young man has been so impressive, during the first-leg of the semi-final against the Costa Rican club that Jozy Altidore reckoned the talent and performance of a lifetime.
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) March 19, 2015
Unfortunately for Harry Porter, his horrific knee injury , during the 0-0 draw against the New England Revolution, has halted the young man's progress in his young career. No news yet on the extent of the damage on his left knee but Jozy is worried.
Hope porter is ok.
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) March 21, 2015
During that same game, Dominic Oduro went out after picking up a knock but will be practicing this week in preparation of the upcoming game against Orlando. Dilly Duka was rested after picking up an injury in CCL action and Bakary Soumaré was replaced by Victor Cabrera.
The Bleu-Blanc-Noir is quite thin up front and that fact was never a secret. The club has become so dependent on Porter that his injury has a huge impact on the Montreal's game plan.
Laurent Ciman, Maxim Tissot and Romario Williams are slotted to miss the MLS home opener at the Olympic Stadium against Orlando City SC. Though, the club confirmed that Williams will not join the Jamaican national team to stay with his MLS club as he should be the back-up striker behind Jack McInerney.
Tissot has been quite good as he is pushing the staff to see him as a viable option on the wing as he is utilizing his assets to find a place on the starting XI. With Justin Mapp's injury (4-month absence), the Canadian International can find
Ciman's absence will hurt but is also a badge of honor as the Belgian international continues to stay relevant with the Red Devils, quarter-finalist during the 2014 World Cup.
With Kaka and co. coming to Montreal this weekend, the Impact will be relatively thin with injured players and absentees but the club has enough depth and quality in every sector, except up front.
This is a chance for Jack McInerney to re-establish himself as a MLS starter. The fact that Porter has surpassed him on the Impact's thin forward depth chart is a bad sign for JackMac.


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As I’m sure all of you know, a few PS1 games were released on PSN this week. Me being a Final Fantasy Fanboy was really excited to find out that one of those games was Final Fantasy VII.
Last night I jumped onto the PSN and lo-and-beholdâ€¦ there it was. The game cost is R95.00 and comes in at a hefty download size of 1.32GB. This works out to about a total of R165.00, if you take local bandwidth prices into account. Not a bad price for such a classic.
What makes it even better is that with this one download you can play the game on either your PS3 or PSP. You’re even able to copy your saved games from one to the other, allowing you to play this game anywhere and still keep your progress in-sync on both systems.
There has been some questions through-out the week on how the multi disc games (like this one) will work. It’s one download, with one install. When prompted for a disc change you press the PS button on your controller, select â€œChange Discâ€ and select the specific discâ€¦ easy as that.
Let’s hope other classic besides the ones announced will make their way to the PSN.
Last Updated: June 5, 2009

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Samsung remains World's No. 1 IT brand
Samsung is bigger than Apple. can you believe it ?.
maybe. i was wondering if you don`t like believe it.
Samsung Electronics has retained
its status as the world’s No. 1 corporate IT brand for the second consecutive year.
In a two-month survey conducted by Strategy Analytics in December and January on 6,000 consumers in the United States and Europe, Samsung proved to be the overwhelming leader.
Samsung, which scored 57.2 points, was followed by Sony and Microsoft.
Apple, which ranked fourth last year, came in in fifth place,
perhaps hinting that Samsung is way ahead of the smartphone game in the global market, the publisher of the survey results said. Samsung has, over the past few years, emerged as the top-selling smartphone maker in the world market, placing Apple at a distant second with the gap increasing by the year.
Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate company
headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul.
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Optimal day-ahead scheduling and operation of the prosumer by considering corrective actions based on very short-term load forecasting
Energy management systems (EMSs) play an important role in the optimal operation of prosumers. As an essential segment of each EMS, the load forecasting (LF) block enhances the optimal utilization of renewable energy sources ...
A stochastic short-term scheduling of virtual power plants with electric vehicles under competitive markets
This paper presents a risk-averse stochastic framework for short-term scheduling of virtual power plants (VPPs) in a competitive environment considering the potential of activating electric vehicles (EVs) and smart buildings ...
Reinforcement learning method for plug-in electric vehicle bidding
(Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2019-12-02)
This study proposes a novel multi-agent method for electric vehicle (EV) owners who will take part in the electricity market. Each EV is considered as an agent, and all the EVs have vehicle-to-grid capability. These agents ...
Management of renewable-based multi-energy microgrids in the presence of electric vehicles
This study proposes a stochastic optimisation programming for scheduling a microgrid (MG) considering multiple energy devices and the uncertain nature of renewable energy resources and parking lot‐based electric vehicles ...
An integrated optimization framework for combined heat and power units, distributed generation and plug-in electric vehicles
This paper provides a six-level integrated optimization framework for a distribution system that transacts energy with upward electricity market and downward active microgrids in day-ahead and real-time horizons. The ...
Day-ahead market participation of an active distribution network equipped with small-scale compressed air energy storage systems
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-01-20)
Large-scale compressed air energy storage (CAES) is conventionally used in power systems. However, application of CAESs at the distribution level is limited because of differences in design and efficiency. On the other ...
Co-operation of electricity and natural gas systems including electric vehicles and variable renewable energy sources based on a continuous-time model approach
This paper proposes a stochastic framework to augment the integration of variable renewable energy sources (VRESs) in power system scheduling. In this way, the fast-response capability of gas-fired generator units (GFGUs) ...
Optimal scheduling of an EV aggregator for demand response considering triple level benefits of three-parties
The electric vehicle (EV), when aggregated by an agent (Aggregator), is a suitable candidate for participating in demand response in power system operation. As the interface between distribution network and EV users, as ...
Integrated framework for modeling the interactions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles aggregators, parking lots and distributed generation facilities in electricity markets
This paper presents an integrated framework for the optimal resilient scheduling of an active distribution system in the day-ahead and real-time markets considering aggregators, parking lots, distributed energy resources, ...
Techno-Economic Analysis of Electric Vehicle Parking Lots in Microgrids
This study aims to analyze the techno-economic utilization of electric vehicle parking lots in microgrids under a considerable penetration of renewable energy resources. For this purpose, an optimization model is proposed ...

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This is a joint media release with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) have condemned comments made by the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) about gay conversion therapy.
During an interview with a BuzzFeed News political podcast, Lyle Shelton, managing director of the ACL said parents should be able to have their children counselled about same sex attraction.
“Gay conversion therapy is unethical, harmful and not supported by medical evidence,” RACP President, Dr Catherine Yelland said.
The RACP’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Young People Position Statement reminds health professionals and health services that young people have rights to confidential, non-judgemental sexual and reproductive health care.
“This debate is about marriage equality and we feel that it is highly inappropriate that gay conversion therapy is even considered to be a valid discussion in this context,” RANZCP President, Dr Kym Jenkins said.
“The RANZCP does not support the use of change therapy of any kind, when assisting people distressed by their own or others’ sexual orientation, the role of the mental health worker is to provide care and treatment approaches that involve acceptance, support, and identity exploration, as outlined in the RANZCP’s position statement 60 sexual orientation change efforts,” Dr Jenkins said.
The RACP and RANZCP have reaffirmed their public support for marriage equality and called for the Australian Government to remove discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) Australians in same-sex relationships.
“The public health case for marriage equality is strong and changing the legal definition of marriage will be an important step towards ensuring legal, societal and health equity for all LGBTI Australians and their families,” Dr Yelland said.
“Evidence suggests that changing the legal definition of marriage to include LGBTI Australians and affording them the same social validation and legal status of committed heterosexual relationships will bring about improved health outcomes for this population.”
The RANZCP supports marriage equality and recognises the positive link between improved mental health outcomes and legislative change for LBGTI people and their children. For more information, see the RANZCP’s 2016 Position Statement Recognising and addressing the mental health needs of the LBGTI population

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This is a special list of websites that one way or another will make your life easy.
Learn more about the MBTI® or the Myers-Briggs Type Instrument®.
A great primer on the MBTI® and what it is and isnt.
This is a great resource to learn about the ethical use of personality type study. They have wonderful seminars and webinars that can give you a better understanding of yourself and your personality type.
If you want to get in shape and have been struggling to do so, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! Use your personality type to your advantage to find a fitness routine that works for your type.
Personality type can affect all areas of our lives, especially motherhood. This book is a great resource for knowing what’s easy and hard for you when parenting your kids (and dealing with your parents!)
Lani Rosenstock Inlander is a stylist extraordinaire and someone who we’re lucky to count as a friend. A friend who has ruthlessly paired down our closets and taught us how to dress better and stay stylish without sacrificing our personality type.
These ladies have a great book that has lots of lists of ways to relax and enjoy parenting. Plus they have a great blog.
This is the ultimate guide to where you can eat out with your kids and not get nasty stares!

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Ryan Flanagan CTVNews.ca Producer
Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021
TORONTO — Beyond its environmental threat, climate change is endangering public health in Canada in ways that will have significant human and financial costs, a new report says.
The report, which was released Wednesday by the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices (CICC), estimates that the impact of climate change on health in Canada will add up to hundreds of billions of dollars, while drastically increasing hospitalizations and premature deaths due to weather-related issues, based on their current numbers.
Ryan Ness, the CICC’s director of adaptation, told CTVNews.ca that without immediate action, climate change will also leave Canada with a “public health crisis,” the consequences of which will disproportionately be borne by those who are already grappling with an outsized share of health inequities.
One study in 2016 found that the gap in the risk of premature death in a poor Canadian woman and a wealthy Canadian woman had widened by 40 per cent over the preceding 25 years.
“This isn’t a technical or environmental crisis. It’s a crisis of equity, and making sure that everybody has a fair chance,” Ness said via telephone on Tuesday.
The consequences of a warming world are expected to impact human health in many ways, from an increase in food-borne illnesses to longer and more severe allergy seasons. The CICC’s report focuses on three specific threats: warmer temperatures, degraded air quality, and increased prevalence of Lyme disease.
On Lyme disease, scientists are already ringing alarm bells over an increasing number of cases, which they say are caused by warmer winters making it easier for disease-carrying ticks to survive in urban areas.
Health Canada reported 2,636 cases of Lyme disease in 2019, 11 times the number from 10 years earlier. The CICC report projects that number to rise to 8,500 cases per year by the middle of the century, with associated annual costs to the health-care system of $3 million.
While that figure is relatively small, the report calculates the overall impact of climate change on health to be much larger. It says direct costs to the health-care system will run into the billions with the economic loss reaching the tens of billions. Premature deaths, mental health impacts, and blows to Canadians’ quality of life – increasing food insecurity in the North, for example – will drive up the price tag even further.
In the worst-case scenario, lost productivity alone is estimated to cost the Canadian economy nearly $15 billion per year by the end of the century, with the increase in extreme heat days during summertime causing a reduction in working hours equivalent to the loss of 62,000 full-time jobs. Industries in which the majority of the work is done outdoors or in hard-to-cool spaces will be the most heavily affected.
Under the best-case scenario, meanwhile, the report estimates that heat-related hospitalization rates will double by the year 2100.
Ian Culbert, who wrote the report’s foreword and is the executive director of the Canadian Public Health Association, says the report shows that the federal government’s push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 will also bring health benefits for Canadians.
That’s important, he said, because while the public often prefers to push governments into action on issues it sees as more urgent than climate change, the calculus changes when it’s linked to individual health.
“It’s really part of that bigger picture of changing our societal expectations of governments, so that the necessary investments and policy changes can be made,” Culbert told CTVNews.ca via telephone on Tuesday.
“We know from research we’ve had, when people start associating the health effects of climate change to climate change, then it takes on a new meaning, and a new importance.”
The COVID-19 pandemic illustrates this, Culbert said, with Canadians attaching new value to public health professionals now that their work has a more significant impact on day-to-day life.
The report offers four recommendations to governments, all around the themes of explicitly considering the health impacts of climate change when making decisions and funding more research into the effects of climate change on Canadians’ health.
To read more, click on: Climate change toll on Canadians’ health to cost hundreds of billions of dollars


A universal remote control that can do it all. I’m Fred Fishkin with technology BootCamp, a report on gadgets and gear. If you’re looking for a remote that can control all of the usual home theatre equipment…but also works with Philips Hue lighting, Sony’s PlaySation and Nintendo’s Wii U…through Bluetooth…Logitech is out with the Harmony Ultimate. It uses a Hub…that connects with a remote unit…but it also allows you to use your smartphone …through an app…to control your system. In fact, if the 350 dollar price is too much for your budget, Logitech is also out with a 130 dollar Harmony Smart Control that enables smartphone apps. Senior Manager Ian Crowe….
“Both the Smart Control and the Harmony Ultimate share the same base station. So it inherently gives them a similar level of RF controls. You can use your remote control without having to point. They both allow you then to control Bluetooth. The main difference is in the remote control itself.”
You can find more info at Logitech.com. You can find us at BootCamp.com. I’m Fred Fishkin.
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Bling Jewelry 925 Sterling Silver Flower Stopper Clasp Bead Pandora Compatible
This 925 Sterling Silver Clasp Flower Bead fits Pandora bracelets, and is the perfect addition to your bead bracelet. Made from .925 sterling silver, the silver stopper clasp charm gently grips on to your Pandora style bead bracelet, and can easily be moved around so you are able to quickly change the look and feel of your story bracelet. This bead is accented with a Flower relief on both the front and back for style. We offer many styles of stopper charms patterns allowing you to create your own stylish bead bracelet. Compatible with Pandora, Biagi, Chamilia, and Troll beads.
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This product usually ships in 4 business days and should be delivered in 10 business days.
Shop worry free! If you’re not 100% happy with your purchase, you can return this item within 14 days of receiving it.

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Type : Industrial design Client : Inverseo Phase : Concept phase Year : 2016 Materials : Aluminium, leather Elea is an activity monitor that indicates the period of each woman's cycle with great precision. The measurement is carried out at night, in the calm. During the day the sensor attaches very easily to the wrist to be worn in all discretion. A simple press on the sensor displays the cycle period thanks to an simple color code. Elea can be used to better understand one's cycle, optimize one's chances of making a child or for a contraceptive purpose within an informed and experienced couple.


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I have had my Bissell Healthy Home for just over a year. I use it once or twice a week on five area rugs and two small bedrooms with wall to wall carpet. Just recently, the motor started to sound extremely loud and it smells like it's burning. The vacuum still picks up everything and all the brushes are turning. Advice? I really like this vacuum and would really like to fix it rather than replace it!
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My Dyson Aminal Vacuum simply will not turn on. I plugged it in this morning, pressed the power button- and nothing. No warning sounds, simply silence. Sigh. Nothing is wrong with the wall outlet.The vaccum is 3 years old but has run perfectly until this point. The brushes are clean of any accumulated hair. What part might need replacing?
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The original belt on my upright Kenmore Progressive broke and I replaced it with the spare that was in the vacuum. The vacuum and spare belt are about 10 years old. Then the spare broke after one vacuuming session and there was a burning smell coming from the vacuum. I ordered new belts and replaced it with the new belt. It seems to be working fine with no smell. I checked the belt after I vacuumed the family room and although it was in tact, the belt was very hot. Is that normal? Should t
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Unbeknownst to me, someone took the bag out of my Kenmore Progressive vacuum and failed to replace it. I have been vacuuming without a bag for months, and today the vacuum stopped sucking. When I opened up the front to replace the bag, tons of dirt and dust came pouring out. I thoroughly cleaned the vacuum, put in a new bag, but still no sucking power. Just dust coming from the rear vents where one of the filters is. Is the vacuum ruined, or is it a simple solution of buying a new filter?
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Need everstar replacement hose for garage vacuum
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Dirt devil vacuum cleaner--trouble vacuuming dirt and pet hair on carpeting --is the problem with the spinning brush which contacts the floor, not contacting the carpeting?? I thought (when I bought this vacuum) that the aforementioned brush was adjustable to various heights of carpeting. Sometimes, it seems like nothing is being vacuumed up --unless I have just put a new bag on the vacuum... Do I need or can I replace the spinning brush on the bottom of the vacuum so it kicks up and vacuums
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Bissell lift off vacuum about 4yrs old. Extremely noisy. OK until before Christmas but getting worse every time it's used. Washable filters washed, HEPA filter replaced. brush bar cleaned of every scrap, hose empty,everything that can be cleared has been. Noise high pitched, screeching and can only bear to use it for a few seconds at a time. Suction OK. Mine is so loud I can't use it very long-high pitch screech. Can this be fixed or does the whole vacuum need to be replaced? It still cleans gr
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I Have two questions concerning my AIRVAC AV2500 Red Series Vacuum System. How do you replace the light in the floor power head sweeper and can you replace the permanent fabric filter? We had the system installed in 2004 and the light in the sweeper head just went out and can not find any manual on line on how to replace it. The filter if not torn but avter 6 years it probably needs some kine of cleaning or replaced even though it says permanent. Any help would be appreciated. Jim McCluskey
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My older Dyson DC14 (the purple one) early model with a clutch on the beater bar belt needs a clutch replacement. The bar has been cleaned and there are no worn or damaged parts so I conclude that the clutch at the motor end of the belt needs to be replaced. I can find the part online but no instructions on how to disassemble the vacuum to get to and replace it. Dysons only advice is to give me the address and phone of the nearest service center. Can you help me?
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text: Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (EGSR) recently announced the nominees for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award and Ring Power Corporation is honored to be one of them. The Freedom award is the Department of Defense’s highest recognition for employers supporting employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. 121 Florida Guard and Reserve members nominated their employers for the award; 2,899 nominations were received nationwide. Semifinalists will be announced later this spring. Ring Power is incredibly proud of the sacrifices that our employees who serve in the Reserve and Florida National Guard make for our country. We’re honored to have them as part of the Ring Power family.


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Rising Interest in HDL: The Good Cholesterol
Why is HDL (high-density lipoprotein) known as good cholesterol?
HDL is protein-fat carrier that acts as a scavenger in your blood, picking up cholesterol and transporting it to the liver for metabolism or excretion. Therefore, HDL helps to prevent the accumulation of lipids and formation of plaque in the artery walls. Plaque is associated with the narrowing and hardening of blood vessels that lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease.
What is the recommended level of HDL?
Your total cholesterol level includes HDL, LDL, and other types of lipids. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is known as bad cholesterol because it circulates in the blood vessels, increasing the risk of plaque formation. For optimal health, you want to maintain low levels of LDL and high levels of HDL. For HDL, levels of at least 60 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL) of blood are considered healthy, cardio-protective levels. Levels of HDL below 40 mg/dL increase the risk of heart disease.
Can I raise my HDL level?
In recent years, HDL has gained the attention of the medical field due to research showing the association of higher HDL levels with healthy blood vessels and improved cardiovascular and cognitive function. While HDL is controlled to some degree by genetics, the following lifestyle changes can maximize your HDL levels.
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
- If you are overweight, you can raise your HDL levels by losing 10% of your weight. So if you weigh 200 pounds, a 20-pound weight loss will improve your blood lipid levels.
- Choose healthy fats in your diet.
- Decrease your intake of saturated fats that are found in meats and full-fat dairy products, such as cream, cheese and whole milk.
- Increase your intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are found in vegetable oils (especially olive, canola, and peanut oils), avocados, nuts, flaxseed and fatty fish.
- Engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.
- Aerobic exercise that increases your heart rate (such as brisk walking, swimming and biking) can increase your HDL levels and help to control your weight.
- Avoid tobacco.
- Smoking is associated with lower HDL levels. When you quit smoking, HDL levels rise significantly in a relatively short time.
Medications, such as statins, fibrates and niacin can be prescribed to lower LDL and increase HDL levels. But healthy lifestyle habits are still essential. Nutrient-dense diets and regular physical activity can promote physical and mental health and prevent or delay the progression of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes in many ways!
This article originally appeared in Nutri-bytes (May 2009), a service of the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and was adapted for use on NetWellness with permission.
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How it Works
In order to bridge the wealth gap on America, it is imperative that the barriers to home ownership be broken down for black home owners. This fund will 100% be offered directly to the chosen participants that are in need of homes and can afford their mortgage payments, therefore building equity. We recognize the need to serve the homeless and the interconnection of numerous other issues, yet the focus here is to use excess wealth and redistribute it to those who have been challenged to collect down payments for a home.
Buying the Block
The real estate will be purchased directly by buyers. The real estate team will assist the buyers throughout the process. Credit repair, first time home buyer classes and community building gatherings will be organized. If the buyer does not yet have the credit needed, the nonprofit will hold the home, until the credit of the buyers is ready to buy the property, at which time it will be offered at the purchasing cost.
The goal is not only to build financial wealth, but to build a zone of black liberation. A space that will offer green space, healing space, community education and community policing. This will be a close community coming together for the purpose of building multigenerational, multi dimensional WEALTH.
Build Black Wealth
Do you want to own a home? Are you currently paying rent? Are you eager to build equity, and own a place of your own? Do you want to build a reliant community? Please apply here, and speak to our real estate team to access if you would like to be a recipient of the $10,000 gift towards your down payment.
To be eligible:
- Need to have pod rent for the last 3 years
- Have a steady job
- Demonstrate the barrier to home ownership
- Express the desire to hold householder responsibility and GROW wealth
- Have a commitment to building community
Share Your Wealth
Know your privilege: Particularly white privilege.
1) Know now how your privilege is related to your home ownership.
2) Know the history of the stolen land that you now own.
3) Volunteer with your community & get to know neighbors.
4) Look up how much rent was 10 years ago, what it is today.
a) Who can afford that rent now?
b) How is your neighborhood changing?
c) How do long time neighbors feel about these changes?
5) If you are charging rent find out if it is high, average or low.
a) Aim to keep your rent low, profit margin little.
b) Prioritize housing for those who are long time residents of the community and POC.
6) Offer 10% of your house earnings to BIPOC land ownership fund that aims to bring more equity to real estate.


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Following MC2, I pulled the latest build (that is, v559) of OmniTech from ModDB and I made an AOB script for this build - might work with others (or crash them).
The engine has been updated to run on modern OSes, so no messing around with this one - it ran in 1920*1200 just fine, I saw stuttering only on the last mission of Exodus.
There's a single AOB script included, which will provide you with the following:
- Minimum CBills; no comment.
- Minimum Equipment; You'll need this to build the perfect mech as equipment is scarce. Just go to component purchasing and tap CTRL+ALT - it will refill both yours and the stores' available items currently visible (flip over all the tabs if you want to patch all).
- Team Weight Limit mod; so you can scale the team weight limit (a.k.a. drop weight) for each mission.
- Infinite ammo; in case you turned it off in the menu.
- Min. Resource Points; for your infinite support needs.
- Jump jet range mod; Scales jump jet range for your own units; I tested only 3.0, did not go higher, so be careful.
- Friendly damage mod; Scales damage dealt to units on the same team; set to 0 for god mode. For armour only.
- Non-friendly damage mod; Scales damage dealt to units not on the same team; set to 100 for instant kills. For armour only.
- Force salvage craft; This will allow you to click the salvage craft on the support palette even though it is disabled in the mission parameters and hence, salvage mechs even if it's not allowed normally. Be careful though as if you don't have any spare pilots, the game will crash!
I don't think I'll be adding more. Moving on to the MC2X series.
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Even With Full Cooperation, Tekashi 6ix9ine May Still Be Facing Heavy Time
Prosecutors indicated they plan to dismiss a firearms count against 6ix9ine next week, but that only shaves ten years off his possible sentence. He faced a mandatory minimum of 47 years in prison under his February 2019 guilty plea to racketeering conspiracy and other charges before his cooperation against various members of the Nine Trey Gansgta Bloods.
This move opened the door for the judge to impose a sentence below the guidelines range, simply meaning Tekashi could get as little as time served. But thats to the judges discretion and he could very well slap him with the full minimum if he sees fit.
6ix9ine is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 18.


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Focusing on what customers want or need has driven many of Amazon’s most profitable business moves, Rachel Premack from Business Insider Australia writes. Amazon has 14 leadership principles that guide its employees’ business decisions, but founder Jeff Bezos said just one is the “secret sauce” to the trillion-dollar company’s success.
“(T)he No. 1 thing that has made us successful by far is obsessive compulsive focus on the customer as opposed to obsession over the competitor,” Jeff Bezos shares his insights with at the Economic Club of Washington on the success of his trillion-dollar business.
Take Amazon Prime. Bezos said at the talk that Amazon developed Prime, a paid subscription service for free two-day delivery, because he knew consumers love free shipping. Introduced in 2005, the service drew ire for being “too good to be true” and helped underline the idea that Amazon is too inexpensive to be profitable. The message was clear: Prime is draining Amazon’s profits and its stock.
But it’s clear now that pleasing its customers, rather than bumping Amazon’s short-term bottom line, has been a shrewd business move. Amazon Prime customers spend an average of $US1,300 in a year, nearly twice that of non-members. More than 100 milion peopleglobally are Prime members.
Competitor vs Customer
Bezos added that it’s easy to see if an entrepreneur or CEO has that same customer obsession, or if they’re just trying to nudge out their competitors and boost their stock.
“I talk so often to other CEOs and founders and entrepreneurs, and I can tell even though they’re talking about customers, they’re really focused on competitors,” Bezos said.
When he senses a lack of customer obsession, Bezos said he doesn’t want to invest in or acquire the company. As an example, Bezos highlighted The Washington Post, which he bought in 2013. He said the Post, which is now profitable, has been successful by focusing on delighting its readers, not simply courting advertisement dollars.
“By the way, where do advertisers want to be? Advertisers want to be where there are readers,” Bezos said. “It’s really not that complicated. It comes around really well.”
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DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN)— During a routine traffic stop, a Dothan man was arrested on a warrant, after being accused of sexual abuse of a minor, according to Dothan Police Department.
Terrie Dakeia Pullin, 46, of Dothan has been arrested and charged with Sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance-cocaine.
According to DPD, around 9:00 p.m. on October 13, a traffic stop was performed on Pullin and police discovered he had a warrant for his arrest on sexual abuse of a child less than 12.
After being arrested, a search was performed during the stop and police say a white substance was discovered that tested positive for cocaine.
In August 2022, DPD received a referral from the Department of Human Resources(DHR) which accused Pullin of the sexual abuse.
Police say enough evidence was discovered during the investigation and the warrant was issued.
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By Jayne Harasty
The Founders’ Day program at the January meeting of Solvang Chapter TX of the P.E.O. sisterhood vividly illustrated the lives of the seven sisters who envisioned a “society of their own.”
Hilde Weintraub of Lompoc presented the seven dolls that she designed and created to bring to life the seven young college students who wrote a constitution and oath of loyalty to the new “Philanthropic Education Organization.”
The tune of “Did You Ever See A Dream Walking” came to mind when seeing the seven dolls, exquisitely dressed in hats and gowns of the 19th century to portray the young women who started the P.E.O. Sisterhood in 1869.
Hilde researched the young lives of each of these girls who were attending Iowa Wesleyan College to discover their family backgrounds, their talents, their personalities and their physical features.
Each doll began with a bisque head that was slightly reformed, sanded, painted, and fired many times to form the right expression, the right eyes and eyelashes, the right smile for the specific doll.
A cotton padded body was formed to portray each girl’s body build. The arms and legs contained articulated armature so that each doll could be posed. The costumes for each doll reflected the style and accessories each girl might have chosen. Hilde used velvet, taffeta and an abundance of lace and pearls.
The undergarments and petticoats were just as detailed as the outer costume. The lace blouses and trims were made from curtains donated from family in Germany. The pearl trim was a gift from a P.E.O. sister’s pearl necklace.
As Hilde and her friend Laurie Lane spoke, the life and personalities unfolded to reveal the strong, intelligent women who founded the P.E.O. sisterhood.
P.E.O today is an international sisterhood that promotes lasting friendships and sustains six educational philanthropies:
- Project for Continuing Education, available for women whose education had been interrupted and now find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and family
- The International Peace Scholarship for young women from other countries
- The Star Scholarship for graduating high school women who have shown leadership abilities
- The Educational Loan Fund
- The P.E.O. Scholar Awards for women pursuing a doctoral degree
- Cottey College, which is a liberal arts college for women that is owned and supported by the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Hilde Weintraub‘s magnificent dolls have been featured in the P.E.O. magazine, The Record and have been displayed at several state P.E.O. conventions and international conventions. Her dolls promote the vision and contribute to the awareness of the various P.E.O. philanthropy projects.
For information on P.E.O. loans and scholarships, contact Sandy Gregersen at 805-886-3064 or go to www.peointernational.org.


Chelsea the victors at the Rose Bowl, Liverpool lose their first game of pre-season as the Reds are beaten by Cahill's header from a set-piece. By the looks of things, Chelsea are going to be very hard to beat under Conte. That's all folks, goodnight!
Full-time: Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
90+2: Markovic makes a late dart into the Chelsea area, but his cross is taken by Begovic.
90: Into two minutes of stoppage time, Azpilicueta down after being hit by the ball in a not very nice region.
87: Ooooh, Brannagan curls an inviting free-kick into the box which Klavan eyes eagerly, but Matic just does enough to kick the ball away.
82: Better from Liverpool as they move the ball well in the box before Milner's cross narrowly evades Ings, with Cahill in to make a good interception before being fouled. Cameron Brannagan has just come on for a 10 minute runout.
80: Jordan Henderson looking to change things, carrying the ball through midfield before a cross-field pass towards Moreno is intercepted by Cuadrado.
77: Kevin Stewart goes into the book for a kick up Pedro's bum, mis-timing an attempted clearance.
75: Not much, is the answer, as it's played short to Ojo before he has a cross blocked by Batshuayi.
74: Milner twists and turns down the right for Liverpool, drawing a foul from Pedro. What can they do from the free-kick?
In summary, Gary Cahill's early header gave Chelsea the lead in a first half where the Blues had the edge. However, Cesc Fabregas has just been sent off for a rash challenge on Klavan, so we'll rejoin our commentary with just under 20 minutes to go.
Huge apologies for our loss of coverage from VAVEL Towers tonight folks...
Blues boss Antonio Conte was very complimentary towards today's opposition in his pre-match press conference, saying; "‘Liverpool is one of seven or eight teams that can fight to win the title. They have a good manager, they play good football with high intensity and good organisation." However, Conte will be looking for his side to strike an early mental blow today, in their quest to bring the Premier League title back to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have also had their Belgian stars, Michy Batshuayi, Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois return from holiday in time for the tour, and all could start today. Hazard scored against Liverpool the last time these two teams met, a 1-1 draw in the closing weeks of last season.
It will be interesting to see who starts for Liverpool today, as they've welcomed back the English and Belgian contingents from Euro 2016 to pre-season training in the last week, plus Emre Can, who came back on Thursday after reaching the semi-final stage with Germany. It's set to be Dejan Lovren and Ragnar Klavan, the latter making his debut, at the back as Joel Matip and Mamadou Sakho are both out through injury. Marko Grujic, a fan favourite following some impressive performances in recent friendlies, will be hoping to test himself on a bigger stage today.
Liverpool have already played four friendlies, with extremely youthful squads against English teams near Merseyside. They won them all, defeating Tranmere Rovers 1-0, Fleetwood Town 5-0, Wigan Athletic 2-0 and Huddersfield Town 2-0. They also play AC Milan in America after this game, before concluding their ICC schedule back in Europe against Barcelona, with a friendly against AS Roma sandwiched in-between. There's also one final friendly, against manager Jürgen Klopp's former side Mainz, again a week before the domestic season starts.
Neither side has played a game in America yet during their pre-season after each jetting out last week, but both have got their fixture schedule up and running elsewhere. Chelsea lost 2-0 against Rapid Wienna during a two match tour of Austria, before beating RZ Pellets 3-0 in their next game. Following today's match, they play Real Madrid and AC Milan in their two remaining ICC games, before Werder Bremen in one final friendly before the Premier League season starts.
This game is being played at the Rose Bowl, a 92,000 capacity stadium better-known for its use as an American Football ground. The name comes based on the stadium being in a huge, fairly beautiful, bowl shape. Both teams will be hoping for a good attendance, as they look to expand their fanbase in the States.
It's each teams' first game in this competition, but by no means the first game of the tournament across the globe this year. We've already seen Borussia Dortmund thrash Manchester United in Asia, Tottenham Hotspur slip to a defeat against Juventus in Australia, and Leicester City see off Celtic on penalties in Europe. Now, America.
Hello everyone, and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's International Champions Cup game between Chelsea and Liverpool. I'm Oliver Emmerson, up freakishly early and ready to take you through this one, with kick-off at the Rose Bowl set for 4:35AM UK time, 8:35PM in the United States. Let's hope for a good game!


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Eek! I haven’t blogged in a week…..But I have a decent excuse, I have actually been on a mini-vacation.
If you happen to follow me on Instagram, there’s a good chance that you are tired of seeing my pictures so I will limit it to one tropical picture. Nothing like a warm beach to help chase away the burnout! Now, I am ready to get home and get back to quilting.
But since my plane doesn’t leave until tomorrow, I will have to share pictures of a quilt that I quilted for Emily awhile back.
This quilt is in her book, “Color, Block, Quilt” and is another example of her excellent design skills!
And just like all her other quilts, there was so much room for me to play and have fun with the quilting!
I tried to use different quilting designs to keep it interesting!!
Sorry for the picture-heavy post. I will be back soon with more quilting fun!


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Kankhu Athletic FC triumphed over Anbilish Trust FC by 2-0 goals in the ADC Chandel Trophy Super Division League 2023-24 organised by DSA Chandel at Liwa Sarei Ground.
Kankhu Athletic made their mark in the second half with Kenphasa scoring the opening goal in the 54th minute while Changkingam got the second goal in the 57th minute for the win.
Kankhu Athletic FC have won all three matches to enjoy the top spot with 9 points while Anbilish Trust is in the third slot with 4 points, having won one match and lost one and drawn one match.
In another match, Chumbang FC beat Kapaam DC by 3-0 goals to grab full points and occupy the second spot with 6 points. Daimus, Jeffery and Ahong scored a goal each for the Chumbang team.


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#Bhubaneswar based independent #filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya received the National Award #Film
Bhubaneswar based independent filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya received the National Award for his Bengali/English film Benaras – the unexplored attachments .It won Best Cinematography in the Non Feature Film category at 63rd National Film Awards.
63rd National Film Awards ceremony held at the Vigyaan Bhawan, Delhi saw the winners being presented and honoured with the esteemed and prestigious trophy this evening. Among the actors who were honoured today include Amitabh Bachchan, who won Best Actor for ‘Piku’. ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ actor Kangana Ranaut was given the Best Actress award, while the Best Special Effects and the Best Film awards went to the war film, ‘Baahubali’. The awards were given away by Honourable President, Pranab Mukherjee.
Must Check :– #Odia Boy Vikram Swain who is the personal Trainer of #Tiger #Shroff and Suraj Pancholi #BAAGHI
Film Benaras – the unexplored attachments
‘Benaras – the unexplored attachments’ is a film on the ancient city named ‘Varanasi’ situated on the banks of river Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism, and Jainism, and the city is said to have played an important role in the development of Buddhism. It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, and a spot that attracts tourists and travelers from round the world.
This film is not based on information or realistic facts. The treatment is fictional, where the city is juxtaposed as a lady love, as seen from the perspective of a young lover who comes to meet her, and explore her. The film is all about an egoistic personification and based on personal interpretations of gender intimacy.
1. Silver Lotus for Best Cinematography (non-feature) – Amartya Bhattacharyya @ 63rd National Film Awards, India.
Screening Updates :
1. 20th November,2014 @ 5th Siliguri International Short film and Documentary Contest 2014.
2. 21nd February,2015 @ Sahar International Short Film Festival 2015, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
3. 15th May,2015 @ International Film Festival of South Asia, Toronto 2015, Canada.
4. 30th May,2015 @ Windsor Independent Film Festival (WIFF) 2015, California, USA.
5. 19th March,2016 @ Festival Regard, 20th Saguenay International Short Film Festival 2016, Québec, Canada.
6. 10th April,2016 @ Panorama Inde, Salle Le Tremplin, Quebec, Canada.
6. 30th April,2016 @ 9th International Tourism Festival of Riga 2016, Riga, Latvia.

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Both fun and stylish, this tweed fox toy with long legs will keep your dog occupied for hours. In a beautiful check tweed with faux sheepskin accents, it is perfect for retrieval games and then snuggling up to for a nap. Features a squeaker for extra playtime fun.
This toy is for use by pets only. Supervision advised at all times. Please remove toy if it becomes torn or ripped.

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They came in various forms of ambulatory movement from all over the state: some walking, some with canes, some with helpers, others on walkers. The occasion was the annual celebration of centenarians, all of whom will be 100 or more years of age by the end of the year. The event has occurred annually and 2014 marks the twenty-second year for the observance.
Baltimore's Martin's West, located at 6817 Dogwood Road was the scene for the luncheon Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There were 51 honorees, along with their family members and friends, present for the commemorative event. The menu included fruit, crabcakes, chicken breasts with dressing, red potatoes, green beans and carrots, iced tea and red velvet cake.
The program that ensued was emceed by Ms. Ernestine Shepherd, age 76, the world's oldest competitive female bodybuilder. The century-old youngsters touted their various talents.
Ms. Odessa Tartt Harris, age 100, sang 'The Star Spangled Banner' and 'I Love You Truly'. Ms. Pearl White, age 100, played a selection on the keyboard. The Greenmount Senior Center Korean Dancers captivated the audience with its two performances. The Smoove Dudes Band performed for the audience as well.
There were remarks and greetings by representatives of various gerontological agencies, including Maryland Department of Aging, Social Security Administration, Community College of Baltimore County, Office of Aging and AARP. Most of the speakers spoke about the wisdom, insight, longevity and character of these elders who were leaving a great legacy for future generations.
In addition, the Maryland Centenarian Committee awarded a scholarship to Ciera Stewart, a student from Baltimore City Community College, who loves to work with the elderly.
This writer was honored to be among the many centenarians who shared their words of wisdom to their longevity.
John Pinkard, age 102, had driven from Silver Spring to Baltimore by himself saidn he did not really know the secret, but if anyone wanted to invite him to any other event to check the obituary column before inviting him. He said there really was no secret.
Vincent Lindyberg, age 105, said his secret was honesty and being raised as a Christian. He said the secret is a relationship with God. He also said if you want to grow old, you have to have something to do.
Ninety-nine year old Thelma Hansen, whose birthday is November 29, said her secret was serving the Lord, eating right, not drinking or smoking and exercising. She also told me that she loves plants, flowers and needlework.
Katie Collins said to put the Lord first. At 102 years of age, she stil loves to read, write and attend art class. She is known as "Original".
The caretakers for 102-year-old Gladys Carrington said her secret was in being feisty. Queen Esther Turner, also 102, was not sure.
The vision for this event was birthed in 1993 by a graduate of Morgan State University's Gerontology Program, Dr. Odessa Dorkins. Dr. Dorkins wanted to organize an annual recognition luncheon for centenarians. Thus, with the support of some other agencies, began the 501 (c) 3 organization known as the Maryland Centenarians Committee, Inc.
Several of the people in attendance came as supporters of Dr. Dorkins. Catherine Stansbury, one of her sorority sisters, was present. Dr. Sylvia Wood Wooten, one of her church members, had come from Washington DC.
The celebration was sponsored by the Maryland Centenarians Committee, Inc, Social Security Administration, AARP, Maryland Department of Aging, Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville, and Baltimore City Health Department-CARE Services.
The luncheon was a great opportunity for congratulations, admiration and fellowship. Next year's luncheon will take place Thursday, May 14, 2015.
For more information, check out the website at www.mdcentenarians.org.


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Subtitle Il mito delle auto a pedali/The pedal car legend
Description Description Giordani's pedal cars represented an authentic dream for more than one generation of children who, at the wheel of these extraordinary scale cars, were able to step into the shoes of their favorite drivers, even if only in their own backyard.
Objects of many shapes and colors, masterpieces of a craftsmanship lost to us today, metal-bodied pedal cars tell a unique and unrepeatable story, one traced in this invaluable book from their origins to the dawn of the 1970s when plastic overwhelmed the world of toys, just as it did to the rest of society.
This book – which sold out its first edition and is still much sought after by collectors – is an authentic journey back in time with hundreds of documents and photographs, in colour and black and white, together with a painstaking historical reconstruction written by in-depth connoisseurs of this fascinating, but now lost universe. Limited edition of 750 copies.

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Sep 26, 2007 - 4:30pm
The Sydney ‘Black Christmas’ bushfires in late-2001, the Canberra bushfires in January 2003 and the eastern Victorian fires in early 2003 and 2007 have all raised the profile of bushfires in Australia.
In early 2007, The Climate Institute commissioned the Bushfire CRC, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research to undertake the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the impact of climate change on bushfire weather in Australia.
This summary provides some of the key results and the Climate Institute’s analysis of the implications of the report. More detailed summaries of results for New South Wales/ACT, South Australia,Victoria and Queensland are available separately.


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By Mike Wackett (TheLoadstar) Dockworkers are planning a “noisy and active” protest outside the Aarhus headquarters of Europe’s largest feeder operator Unifeeder on Friday, part of a continent-wide campaign to halt the practice of ships’ crews lashing and unlashing containers in port.
However, Unifeeder told The Loadstar today that the dockers would be “demonstrating in the wrong place”, arguing that the carrier is not the employer but simply charters the vessels that include provision for ships’ crews to perform lashing and securing services for the duration of the hire period.
Indeed, it is common practice for feeder vessel charter parties to include this clause – applicable within the constraints of the port. It is believed the practice assists the quick discharge and load of the ship, at whatever time of day or night the vessel arrives or the berth becomes available.
Unifeeder chief executive Jesper Kristensen explained: “We buy a service but it is obviously important to us that the work is performed in a safe and flexible way, and that we support our competitive power.”
Mr Kristensen added that for the nigh-on 40 years of Unifeeder’s existence as a feeder operator, seafarers had “secured the cargo, and done it skilfully”.
“You pay extra attention to safety when you are on board yourself,” he added.
However, the ITF said its inspectors had said: “Unifeeder-chartered vessels are regularly failing to hire lashing gangs in European ports”.
ITF dockers’ section vice-chair Torben Seebold said: “We have tried to have a constructive dialogue with Unifeeder about cargo lashing, but they have taken an entrenched position on this issue.
“We are sending out messages to all shipping lines and charterers who resist and abuse ITF agreements that they will find themselves under increasing pressure.”
However, according to Mr Kristensen, when the ITF made contact in April, “we replied immediately, however, without receiving any reaction”.
He added: “We are always open to dialogue”
Speaking to The Loadstar from Hamburg this morning, Unifeeder’s chief operating officer, Annemette Jepsen, said she would return to Aarhus on Friday and was “looking forward to sharing tea and coffee” with the dockworkers and further explaining the company’s position.
Danish Shipowners’ Association director Anne Windfeldt Trolle said: “It seems strange that, among other parties, the ITF will demonstrate in front of Unifeeder, since they already have a collective agreement with the shipowners”.
She added: “It is surprising that the unions have not protested against this through the regular labour courts.”
In Finland, a court ruling was handed down in April this year against dock workers that attempted to blockade vessels and force operators to employ shore-based lashing gangs.
Unifeeder deploys a fleet of around 35 chartered container vessels on an extensive network of feeder services in Northern Europe.
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