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I rise today to highlight a very serious and dangerous attack on middle class Americans being waged by Republicans in Congress and in state houses across the country.
The Wisconsin governor's assault on public employees is getting the most media attention but it is just one front in the extreme right wing anti-worker agenda.
In fact, there is a well-financed and coordinated national attack against working families and the unions they may belong to.
The goal of which is to take power away from the middle class and give it to wealthy special interests that have backed Republicans in their elections.
Here's how it is playing out:
The Republicans are taking a real problem -- budget deficits and long-term debt -- and assigning to it a fake cause.
Under the guise of cutting deficits, they say, working people's union rights and workplace protections must be eliminated. In fact, this attack against working people is designed to remove a vital check on special interest corporate power from overrunning our democracy.
This is an agenda they have always pursued but they are using their newfound political power to re-launch attacks on --
• Rights that guarantee a decent wage.
• Rights that ensure a safe workplace.
• Rights that provide access to affordable health care and a secure retirement.
• And, yes, even the right of working people to join together to bargain for a better life.
So at the same time the governors of Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and New Jersey are demanding more public AND private union employee sacrifices, Republicans in Washington are using the budget fight to roll back the rights and protections of American workers.
Their spending priorities on the so-called continuing resolution show their hand.
• voted to erase workers ability to appeal unjust workplace actions by eliminating the National Labor Relations Board.
• voted to undermine wages of construction workers and others on federal projects.
• voted to roll back basic workplace health and safety protections guaranteed by federal law.
• While protecting subsidies for corporate interests, they have sought to cut education funding, and critical support for workers in need of job training, and even kids in Head Start.
These rights and services helped to build and sustain our nation's middle class in the last century, making the United States the greatest economic power in the history of the world.
We have the greatest workers in the world because of these rights. But now the rights and economic strength of America's middle class are at risk.


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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A record 61 percent of Californians now approve of allowing same-sex couples to marry, according to a poll released Thursday.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California counties are housing more than 1,100 inmates serving sentences of five years or more in jails designed for stays of a year or less, according to the first report detailing the size of that population under Gov. Jerry Brown's realignment strategy to reduce state prison overcrowding.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California lawmakers took the first step Thursday toward passing new consumer protections, such as guaranteeing coverage even with pre-existing conditions, under the federal health care overhaul.
AMAZON OFFERING 2,5090 JOBS IN TRACY & PATTEROSN: TRACY- Jobs for upcoming Amazon.com fulfillment centers in Tracy and Patterson have been posted on the company's website.
SANTA CRUZ (AP) - There was no warning for the two police detectives killed on Jeremy Goulet's doorstep when he flung open his door and opened fire. But there was more than a decade of signs that indicated Goulet was, as his father said Wednesday, a "ticking time bomb."
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A poll released Wednesday has promising news for marijuana users who hope California will join the two other states that have voted to legalize recreational use of the drug.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Medicare paid billions in taxpayer dollars to nursing homes nationwide that were not meeting basic requirements to look after their residents, government investigators have found.
BAKERSFIELD (AP) - A soldier who was killed during the Korean War more than 60 years ago has finally come home to California.
RIVERSIDE . (AP) - A transgender woman is suing California Baptist University for expelling her after she revealed on MTV's "True Life" that she is biologically male.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (AP) - Lake Tahoe's clarity last year was the best it's been in a decade and scientists say the continued improvement has them increasingly optimistic that regulating land use throughout the basin and taking other steps to protect the mountain waters are paying off.
6 SUSPECTS BOOKED A YEAR AFTER TRIPLE KILLINGS: MODESTO (AP) - Six suspects have been booked for investigation of murder in the gunshot deaths of three people a year ago in a Modesto home.
MAN ARRESTED FOR KILLING SON, 9, WITH HATCHET: SACRAMENTO (AP) - A Sacramento-area man has been arrested for allegedly killing his 9-year-old son in a hatchet attack.
SACRAMENTO. (AP) - An appeals court has rejected a petition from a coalition of school districts and education groups that sought to redirect more than $2 billion in state funding to public schools and community colleges, state officials announced Wednesday.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to lobby Congress and the Justice Department for more money to hire state and local law enforcement officers.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Advocates for California sex workers are seeking to legalize the world's oldest profession.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California cities are pushing back against Gov. Jerry Brown's order for mandatory water use reductions, but it's not likely that regulators will retreat with the state in its fourth year of drought.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Busy freeways running alongside park land and marshes make San Francisco Bay Area roads a "ring of death" for wildlife, according to a new statewide roadkill report that tracks the deadliest traffic spots for wildlife.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - A federal judge in California declined Wednesday to remove marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs, disappointing activists who saw the case as a chance to get closer to their goal of nationwide legalization.
TAHOE CITY (AP) - A lingering drought that has made for a dismal skiing season in the Sierra Nevada is also going to take a toll on boaters at Lake Tahoe this summer.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - They hop. They crawl. They squirm. And they could be coming to a dinner plate near you.
PACIFICA (AP) - When a 50-foot sperm whale washed ashore on a beach south of San Francisco, people stopped to look, snapped pictures of the massive mammal and even reached out and touched the creature that looks more like a dark ocean rock than the largest tooth predator on earth.
FRESNO (AP) - A judge has sentenced an 18-year-old man to 120 days in jail for clubbing 925 Foster Farms chickens to death in Fresno last year.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California cities and counties are grappling with how far they can go to restrict where sex offenders can live amid a shifting legal landscape.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California's marijuana farmers have existed in a legal gray area during the 18 years since the state became the first to allow residents to use the drug for medical purposes.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The nation's second-largest school district on Tuesday approved the creation of an all-girls school focused on science, technology, engineering and math in an attempt to narrow the gap between boys and girls in those subjects.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO's "Game of Thrones" has the dubious honor of being popular with both pirates and viewers.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California's drought is not likely to have a significant effect on the state's economy or budget despite leading to cutbacks on farms, a nonpartisan fiscal analyst said Tuesday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A celebrity mountain lion transformed a wealthy hillside neighborhood into a paparazzi-like scene of scrambling photographers before eluding everyone Tuesday and quietly slipping away.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Two large San Francisco Bay Area water districts are considering adopting state-ordered cuts in water use and possibly increasing rates.

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July 16, 2023, 85, Dudley —
Mary Rose Davis Merritt, 85, resident of the Sleepy Creek area near Dudley, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023, while at home, with loved ones at her bedside.
Mrs. Merritt was a native of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive and was a member of the Bear Marsh Baptist Church.
She enjoyed the farming way of life, was fascinated with horseback riding as well as motorcycles, and loved the outdoors. She had been a homemaker and had been an integral part of the family’s business, Fun Products of Goldsboro, through the years.
Preceded in death by her husband, A. Harris Merritt; a son, William Harris “Bill” Merritt; and her parents, Cecil Clayborne Davis and Louise Swinson Davis, she is survived by a daughter, Lisa Rose Merritt, and husband, Michael Vay, of Dudley; two sons, Jonathan Merritt of Goldsboro, and Daniel Merritt and wife, Lisa Renee Merritt, of Dudley; a brother, Douglas “Sam” Davis of the Beautancus community; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, July 19, beginning at 10 a.m. at Bear Marsh Church (1649 Beautancus Road, Mount Olive, NC), with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Burial will be at Wayne Memorial Park after the service.

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For patients interested in laser refractive surgery, ask our optometrists if you are a good candidate for LASIK, PRK, or one of many surgical procedures now available to correct and improve your vision.
A comprehensive eye exam, as well as special tests to measure corneal curvature and corneal thickness, are required to determine if a patient is a good candidate for surgery and what type of surgery would be the most beneficial with the least amount of risk.
Once this is established, the co-management procedure consists of:
A pachometer is an instrument that measures the thickness of the cornea in microns.
Ultrasound Pachymetry is a painless procedure that takes less than 5 minutes. Measurements allow the optometrist to determine if a patient is a good candidate for refractive surgery. Measurements allow the optometrist to determine the accuracy of intraocular pressure measurements.


Synthesia is a video artificial intelligence generator which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to produce lifelike videos of people talking or singing and other activities. The technology behind Synthesia allows for realistic facial movements and lip syncing to be created in real-time even when the person in the video didn’t actually record the video. In this paper, we will explore how Synthesia operates and the advantages of video AI generators such as Synthesia and the potential applications of this technology.
What Is Synthesia
How Synthesia operates:
Synthesia uses deep learning techniques to analyze audio recordings of a person’s voice. Then, it synthesizes realistic lips and facial movements to create a sound. The process starts by recording the audio of the person speaking or singing. The audio track is processed with machine learning algorithms in order to determine the sounds and phonemes in the speech. After the phonemes are identified, the system then uses a neural network to generate the sequence of movements in the face that correspond to the audio.
The neural network Synthesia utilizes is a form of deep learning algorithm capable of learning intricate patterns in data. It is comprised of several layers of artificial neurons which process input data and create output. In the case of Synthesia, the input data is the audio track as well as the result is a sequence of facial movements.
To generate the facial movements, the neural network is trained using a huge collection of video clips of people speaking or singing. The system is trained to understand the connections between the phonemes of the spoken word and the facial movements connected to the sounds. This process of training is known as supervised learning, where the system is fed huge amounts of labeled information and uses that data to discover how to produce the output.
Once the neural network is developed, it will be able to create authentic facial motions as well as lip sync in real time. Final video is created by combining the created facial motions with a pre-recorded generated background.
Benefits of video AI generators like Synthesia:
There are many benefits when using video AI generators such as Synthesia:
Reduces time and money Video AI generators reduce both time and money by removing the requirement for live performers or actors. With Synthesia, videos can be created quickly and efficiently, without the requirement of expensive equipment or a production crew.
Customization Video AI generators can be customized to meet your specific requirements. With Synthesia, videos can be made with different backgrounds lighting, camera angles, and angles to give a particular look and feel.
Consistency The video AI generators offer a consistent style and feel across multiple videos. With Synthesia, videos can be produced using identical facial and voice expressions, providing a consistent experience for viewers.
Scalability: Video AI generators can be scaled down or up according to the requirements of the user. With Synthesia video files can be produced in large numbers, making it easy to make multiple variants of the identical video to appeal to different audiences.
Applications to video AI generators such as Synthesia
There are several potential applications for video AI generators, such as Synthesia.
Marketing and advertising: Video AI generators can be used to create personalized video messages to promote marketing and advertising. With Synthesia, businesses can create videos featuring a specific brand spokesperson or spokesperson without the requirement to hire live actors.
Training and eLearning: Video AI generators are able to create educational and training videos. With Synthesia, instructional video can be created with lifelike animations that make it easier for learners to understand difficult concepts.
Entertainment Gaming: Video AI generators may be used to create realistic avatars that can be used in virtual reality and gaming. With Synthesia, game developers can create realistic characters who speak and move like real people.
Customer service Video AI generators may be used to create personalized video messages for customer service. With Synthesia, service representatives can make video messages that focus on specific customer issues or concerns, resulting in a an experience that is more customized for the customer.
Accessibility accessibility: Video AI generators are able to create videos that incorporate sign language or other types of visual communication that are accessible to those with hearing or speech disabilities. With Synthesia videos, they can be created with realistic animations that mimic sign language, making it easier for those with hearing impairments to comprehend the contents.
Limitations of video AI generators such as Synthesia:
Despite the many benefits that come with video AI generators like Synthesia There are a few limitations to this technology. One of the limitations is the absence of emotion or expression in the videos that are generated. While Synthesia can create realistic facial movements and lip syncing, it cannot capture the nuances of emotional expression that a live performer or actor can communicate.
Another limitation is the potential for misuse or misrepresentation of the technology. As with any technology it is possible of misrepresentation or misuse. video AI generators such as Synthesia might be used in order to create fake or misleading content. This could have grave implications for the fields of journalism or politics.
Synthesia provides an illustration of the potential of video AI generators to change the way we produce and enjoy video content. By using machine learning and artificial intelligence to produce realistic videos, Synthesia has the potential to save time and money while ensuring consistency and scalability, and open up new possibilities to create personalized and accessible video content. But, like any technology, it is essential to know the limitations and potential risks associated in video AI generators. As the technology continues to advance, it is vital to consider the social and ethical implications of its use.
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Gopal Baglay said Pak can't use the video to detract from its international obligation to India ...http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-slams-pakistan-for-releasing-farcical-confessional-video-of-jadhav-117062300013_1.html
Hours after Pakistan's Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement in which it said that a mercy petition has been filed by alleged... ...http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/manufactured-facts-cannot-alter-reality-india-on-jadhav-s-new-confessional-video-117062300037_1.html
[Pakistan], June 22 (ANI): Pakistan on Wednesday became a full signatory of the Washington Accord that facilitates mobility of engineering... ...http://www.sify.com/news/pakistan-becomes-full-signatory-of-washington-accord-news-international-rgwxN1idjehcd.html
STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Panun Kashmir (PK) hailed the statement made by National General Secretary, BJP, Ram Madhav that “the Centre... ...http://news.statetimes.in/un-impress-upon-pakistan-stop-cross-border-terrorism-india-pk/
India today said it was in touch with member countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group over its application for entry into the 48-nation bloc which... ...http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-nsg-meet-underway-india-in-touch-with-member-nations-mea-2481004
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For well over a year, attorneys for two former allies of Gov. Chris Christie charged in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case have made veiled references to information which, if released, could shift the public’s understanding of the scandal that dogged Christie’s failed presidential campaign.
The publishing this week of transcripts of a text conversation that indicated a former Christie aide believed Christie lied to reporters about whether senior staffers were involved, may just be the opening salvo.
Attorneys for Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly, who face a federal trial next month, are expected to argue to a jury that the alleged scheme extended well beyond their clients and that they are being scapegoated for the actions of others, including David Wildstein, the former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey official who has pleaded guilty and will testify for the government.
The December 2013 text from Christina Renna, contained in a filing by Baroni’s attorney late Tuesday, pushed the needle in that direction.
According to the filing, Renna texted a colleague during a Christie news conference that the governor “flat out lied” when he told reporters his senior staff and campaign manager Bill Stepien weren’t involved.
Christie immediately denied the allegation Wednesday, calling it “ridiculous” and “nothing new” as he left a radio station in New York where he’d been guest host. Christie, who is a close adviser to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, wasn’t charged in the lane-closing scandal and has denied knowing anything about it.
Stepien’s lawyer called the idea his client was involved “categorically false and irresponsible.”
In Tuesday’s filing, attorney Michael Baldassare, who represents Baroni, hinted there are “many more” texts that may be revealed. Defense attorneys also have subpoenaed the cellphones and personal electronic devices of Christie and several top aides, though a judge likely will have to rule on whether they will be required to produce them.
Baroni, a former deputy executive director at the Port Authority, and Kelly, Christie’s former deputy chief of staff, face charges including wire fraud and civil rights violations for allegedly closing access lanes to the bridge in Fort Lee to punish that city’s Democratic mayor for not endorsing Christie’s re-election.
The government is expected to show jurors numerous text and emails between Kelly, Baroni and Wildstein that purportedly show them reveling in the chaos they caused in Fort Lee over four days in September 2013. Opening arguments are scheduled for Sept. 19.
A wealth of evidence and testimony could offer additional insight, starting with the cellphones of Christie and his top aides.
Defense attorneys also say they are seeking a list of people at the Port Authority and in Christie’s office who knew about the alleged conspiracy but weren’t involved. They already possess a list of unindicted co-conspirators — people who may have been involved but who the government didn’t have enough evidence to charge — that hasn’t been made public. One person on the list went to court to stop its release to media outlets.
Then there is the fact that some potential government witnesses may have given testimony or official interviews several times already, giving defense attorneys an opening to attack any inconsistencies.
For example, Renna didn’t mention her texts about Christie when she testified before a state legislative committee, or when she was interviewed by a law firm that issued a 2014 report absolving the governor.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Justin W says
This bridge gate scandal has probably done more than anything to end the chance of Gov. Christie to advance in politics. If true, this was one of the most petty things that a governor could do. If the governor was not involved in this scandal hopefully that will come out during the trial so that it will not damage his future opportunities.

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Paving train | Article about paving train by The Free Dictionary
An assemblage of equipment designed to place and finish a concrete pavement.
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The new version of PCS900 further automates the paving train
by enabling contractors to use GNSS-based positioning, in conjunction with a base station, to steer the machine and control the machine's elevation according to a 3D model.
A permanent paving train
, organized by the country in 1976, assisted to build modern urban village with all necessary production and social infrastructure: new roads, houses, other objects.
By eliminating edge drying, contractors gain efficiency in longer paving trains
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Navigating the world of healthy eating can be tough. Not only is there a ton of conflicting information out there as well as sneaky labeling, but many “health foods” are really just junk food in disguise, laden with tons of added sugar, dangerous fats, chemicals, pesticides, and other inflammation-causing and hormone disrupting nasties. And it’s not just limited to the packaged stuff. Health-harming foods can be found at the seafood counter and on cold case shelves, too. Read on to learn more about common “healthy” foods that are anything but.
ATLANTIC SALMON & OTHER FARMED FISH
Although fish—particularly salmon—can be a boon to your health as it is a lean source of protein and rich in omega-3s, where it is sourced turns out to be a major factor in how nutritious it actually is. Farmed salmon, AKA “Atlantic” salmon, as well as other farmed fish such as tilapia, are consistently higher in persistent organic pollutants (POPs) which are linked to type 2 diabetes, obesity, and stroke in women. Farmed fish are also higher in cancer-causing polychlorinated biphenyl, a type of POP found in their feed as well as questionable amounts of antibiotics that, over time, could lead to antibiotic resistance. And while the popularity of salmon has negatively impacted wild populations through over-fishing, farmed salmon also contribute to environmental imbalance and ecosystem upset. Waste from their pens pollutes the water, breeds parasites such as sea lice, and escaped Atlantic salmon into the wild can cause issues as well. Feeding them also extends the overfishing problem to their natural food sources. Fish is a healthy addition to your diet, but only if it’s sustainably sourced and wild-caught.
Similar to the farmed vs. wild issue with fish, the health benefits between wild and farmed shrimp are also drastic—but with a caveat. Oceana, an ocean conservation organization, found that a whopping 25 percent of “wild” or “Gulf” shrimp were actually farm-raised. Furthermore, 90 percent of the shrimp sold in the United States is actually imported, and less than two percent of that is inspected by regulatory agencies, meaning that not only are they packed in incredibly unsanitary facilities, they contain banned chemicals, known carcinogens, pesticides, and other pollutants. Some of the most heinous “ingredients” include:
· Sodium bisulfite, as well as 4-hexylresorcinol, are both used to prevent melanosis or “black spot” from discoloring shrimp shells after they’ve been harvested. Melanosis is harmless, it just makes shrimp look less visually appealing. Sodium bisulfite can aggravate asthma and 4-hexylresorcinol is known to have estrogen-like effects on the body that could increase breast cancer risk and lower sperm count.
· Nitrofuranzone and chloramphenicol, two types of antibiotics found in farm-raised shrimp from Thailand and India, are found to be at levels 29 times and 150 times the legal limit, respectively. Nitrofuranzone is a known carcinogen and chloramphenicol has been banned from food production in the U.S. because of links to aplastic anemia and leukemia.
· Organophosphates, which contain the pesticide carbaryl, have been linked to headaches, memory loss, are toxic to the nervous system, and may be especially harmful to pregnant women and fetuses.
· Rotenone, a naturally occurring compound used to kill off fish in a pond before it’s stocked with young shrimp, is linked to respiratory paralysis and Parkinson’s disease in mice.
· Malachite green, an antifungal agent used on shrimp eggs, has been linked to cancerous tumors in mice.
While ethically, sustainably-sourced, wild-caught domestic shrimp can be found, most shrimp at the seafood counter comes from unethical labor and environmentally unsound facilities—and is also widely misrepresented as to where it’s sourced from and is best to be avoided completely.
When it comes to sweetened beverages, many would probably agree that fruit juice is far superior to something like soda, but as it turns out, fruit juice could be just as bad for your health. Both juice and soda are calorie dense and full of sugar—around 20 to 26 grams per eight ounces! And while fruit is rich in filling fiber, which also assists with processing its natural sugar content, juice lacks all of that necessary fiber which leads to quick spikes and drops in blood sugar levels. Furthermore, the concentrations of fructose in both soda and juice are nearly equivalent per liter. And, fructose without fiber means it heads straight to the liver to be processed. Over time this can lead to weight gain and conditions like fatty liver disease. The bottom line? If you’re craving fruit, it’s best to enjoy it in its whole form to not only metabolize its natural sugar content correctly, but to get the biggest nutrient benefit.
AGAVE NECTAR, ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS & SUGAR ALCOHOLS
There’s a great variety of sugar substitutes out there, but not all of them are created equal. The worst offenders include agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, and sugar alcohols.
· Agave nectar, found in everything from “healthy” sweet tea to “skinny” cocktails, may actually be worse for you than white table sugar. This is because as it exists on U.S. shelves, it has little relation to its traditional namesake. It is treated with heat and enzymes, similar to how high fructose corn syrup is made, which destroys nutrients and results in a highly-refined syrup. It’s low on the glycemic index due to its dangerously high fructose content. As mentioned above in regards to fruit juice, fructose can only be processed by the liver in large amounts and can lead to fatty liver disease as well as type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and high cholesterol.
· Sugar alcohols, like xylitol, erythritol, and sorbitol, have a low glycemic index and have minimal effects on blood sugar. However, it can wreak havoc on those with digestive issues, such as IBS or FODMAP sensitivity as they can’t be digested and instead head to the large intestine where they lead to gas build-up, bloating, and diarrhea. Some sugar alcohols have also been linked to headaches, rashes, and SIBO symptoms.
· Artificial sweeteners, once touted for diabetics because of their low glycemic index, may actually cause gut disturbances that lead to diabetes. Furthermore, they’ve been linked to cancer, headaches, brain tumors, and much more.
For healthier sugar alternatives, try low-glycemic stevia or monk fruit, or raw honey or pure maple syrup.
SOY & SEITAN
While soy products, like tofu and soy milk, are often lauded as better alternatives to red meat and dairy milk, they may disrupt hormones and non-organic soy protein may be high in pesticides. Soy contains plant estrogen, known as phytoestrogen, which can cause the body to respond differently under different circumstances. For example, phytoestrogens may provide a natural estrogen replacement in post-menopausal women, but it could suppress estrogen in premenopausal women. Women with breast cancer may also respond differently to phytoestrogens depending on whether they are classified as hormone positive or negative. As far as pesticides are concerned, organic soy products are a safer alternative, as a Norwegian study found very high levels of glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) in non-organic, genetically modified soybeans grown in the United States. If you’re going to consume soy in moderation, it is best to choose organic, fermented products like tempeh, natto, and miso. Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos and soy milk for almond, hemp, or oat.
Another popular meat-alternative, seitan, is made from vital wheat gluten and should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity. While it is praised for being low-carb and has around 22 grams of protein per 100 grams, it is not a complete protein, is often very high in sodium, and is a highly processed food.
Although full-fat dairy has long be eschewed because of its higher calorie content, it has actually been linked to consumers being less likely to be overweight or obese. In fact, studies show that when people reduce the amount of fat they eat, they tend to replace it with carbohydrates and sugar, making a reduced fat diet more negatively impactful on diabetes risk and insulin resistance. Fat not only helps keep us feeling fuller longer, but low-fat and fat-free dairy is often full of added sugar to compensate for the flavor loss inherent in fat removal. Furthermore, you should always choose organic milk and dairy where possible, as research shows it has a healthier fat profile than conventional. This is because organic milk is much more likely to be sourced from pasture-raised cows.
Popcorn can be a filling, healthy whole grain snack—except when it’s microwaved. This is due to two chemicals that have been linked to cancer and lung disease: perfluorochemicals (PFCs) and diacetyl. The microwaveable bags are lined with PFCs to prevent grease from seeping through and is found in a number of things, including pizza boxes and Teflon pans. In fact, PFCs are so common that it can be found in the blood of 98 percent of Americans! PFCs break down into potentially cancer-causing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) when they’re heated, meaning it seeps into your popcorn as it’s cooking. Diacetyl, used to give microwave popcorn its buttery flavor, causes an irreversible lung disease, known as popcorn lung, when inhaled in large quantities. While manufacturers voluntarily stopped using PFOA in 2011, a recent study found that two of seven popcorn bags tested above accepted concentration limits of PFOA and PFOS. Companies have also started using new chemicals to line bags, and little is yet known about their health risks. Bottom line? If you want popcorn, you’re better off popping it on your stove or in your air fryer.
VEGETABLE OILS & MARGARINE
Vegetable and seed oils, including canola, soybean, sunflower, and peanut are all very high in omega-6 fatty acids. While our bodies do require some omega-6, the problem lies in getting too many of them relative to our omega-3 consumption, and this imbalance has been linked to chronic inflammation. These types of highly refined oils are also easily oxidized—both on the shelf and in your body—which can cause free radical damage and even cell death. These vegetable oils are often also partially-hydrogenated, meaning they contain harmful trans fats. High consumption of trans fats has been associated with a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and more. Margarine is also linked to the above health issues, as it often contains partially or fully hydrogenated oils, AKA trans fats. In lieu of these highly-refined, chemical-laden oils, choose real butter, ghee, olive, avocado, or coconut oil.
If you need help weeding out these junky health foods from your diet, or are wondering what else may be sneakily sabotaging your health, please contact me. Healthy living is a journey and I can be with you every step of the way.

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Flatness measurement is one of the key parameters to set the surface smoothness.
A surface is completely smooth when all the surface points meet at the same level. This is only theoretically possible. Therefore, flatness tolerance is the first element to be established and within this flatness tolerance all measured points in a surface will meet.
Mecatec Vigo has high precision equipment for checking check the deviations of the points in a theoretical level.
- Flatness of machine foundations and conveyor rollers or frames.
- Flatness of circular and rectangular flanges such as the following:
- Flanges for circular and rectangular flanges such as:
- Flanges for cranes, flanges of vertical propellers and flanges of wind turbines
- Flatness of workshop table for tools
- Comparison of half housings of machines, turbines, gear motors, etc.
- Flatness measurement of circular and rectangular flanges for propulsion systems, etc.
- Flatness measurement of half housings of machines, turbines, gear motors, etc.
- Flatness measurement of bases of machines, idlers, frames, etc.
- Shaft alignment and inspection/Alignment and inspection of machine series.
- Measurement of Concentricity of crankshaft bearings in cylinder blocks
- Inspection of crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, liners, cylinder heads , horn closure, etc.
- 3D measurement with arm and laser tracker


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Print magazine has published a brilliant in-depth profile of the MIT AgeLab's typeface research, led by Research Scientist Dr. Bryan Reimer and former Research Scientist Dr. Jon Dobres. From the article:
"In brief-glance environments such as in an automobile, safety matters, and the time we take our eyes off the road can make all the difference. We have to translate and interpret what we see in fractions of a second, and it’s designers who are responsible for making sure everything works correctly. What typeface or typefaces will read best? How big should the text be? What about the type’s contrast and color? The type designers who make typefaces and the graphic designers who use those fonts have an appreciation and understanding of how type works. But what if the guiding principles designers understand and use are wrong—or at the very least, misunderstood? What if the age we’re living in, full of digital devices and quick glances at screens, necessitates new standards and guidelines for typography?
Monotype and MIT created the Clear-IP collaboration in 2012 to study visual design, typography and usability in highway signage and automobile interfaces, two areas where brief glances are routine. As the founder and leader of Clear-IP, Reimer and his colleagues have conducted research on text legibility, but they have also widened their investigations to other areas of design. It’s a team eff ort between Monotype and MIT’s AgeLab, along with Google, which has joined as Clear-IP’s first full-fledged member."
Read the full story published in Print's 2017 Summer issue here.

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World's smallest autonomous submarine
A new era of oceanic discovery, with potential applications ranging from shipwreck recovery, to mineral exploration, to search and rescue missions may be possible with the development of the world’s smallest autonomous underwater vehicle at The Australian National University. The Serafina is 40 centimetres long, with five propellers and a plastic hull crammed with rechargeable batteries and circuitry. The craft is able to travel at a relatively fast underwater speed of one metre per second — equivalent to fast walking pace — but can also hover, tilt and right itself if overturned.
Most importantly, the team have managed to refine the design so Serafina can be produced relatively cheaply — starting at around A$1,000 per basic unit. This raises the potential for large numbers of Serafinas to be deployed, travelling together in swarm formation, like a school of fish.
“Small and versatile submersibles, such as Serafina, are an important leap towards making underwater exploration affordable and effective,” the leader of the development team, Dr Uwe Zimmer said.
“Underwater exploration and travel is usually extremely expensive and therefore limited either to the military or to specialised missions. The deep sea is one of the world’s last unexplored frontiers.
“Now that we have developed the world’s smallest autonomous underwater vehicle at a reasonable cost, it provides a promising platform to develop a fleet, or swarm of underwater Serafinas, which could provide valuable new data about our seas and what lies beneath them.”
The Serafina has been designed to be autonomous. It can be programmed in advance, and will be sufficiently strong to be dropped from the side of a ship – eliminating the need for cranes and launching systems that typically limit the usage of underwater exploration vehicles to fine weather.
The Serafina has been developed in the Department of Systems Engineering in the ANU Research School of Information Sciences and Engineering, in a collaboration between staff and students, led by Dr Zimmer.
The team aim to develop the Serafina to be able to travel to a depth of between 3000 and 5000 metres, and to be flexible enough to carry a range of sensors useful in undersea exploration and oceanic monitoring.
There has been considerable interest from shipping and salvage companies in locating sunken cargo and ships but there are potentially many other applications, including checking underwater cables, searches for downed aircraft, searches for undersea mineral deposits and monitoring of currents and temperatures in the ocean.
For more detail on the project, including photographs and video footage go to: syseng.anu.edu.au/Projects/Serafina/


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PARAMARIBO – A security and intelligence team that former Justice Minister Chandrikapersad Santokhi installed by ministerial resolution was of a “mysterious” nature. This remark that his successor Martin Misiedjan stressed a couple of times created a fuss in Parliament yesterday. Parliamentarian Rashied Doekhie (MC/NDP) added to this by pointing out that the Special Security and Intelligence Team (SBIT) was especially established back then to arrest and eliminate NDP-leader Desi Bouterse. In doing so, the previous government wanted to prevent him from becoming President.
According to Doekhie, the 30 men were trained at Apoera and were heavily armed. Santokhi who is now a Parliamentarian contradicted Misiedjan’s qualification saying that his establishing the SBIT had enabled him to execute his constitutional tasks as Minister.
The team, among others, took care of his security and added to the national security not being jeopardized, even earning him international praise. According to Misiedjan, persons who thought they were safe all that time, would be dumbfounded were he to reveal the activities of the SBIT.


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The Guastavino family, a father and son team of Spanish immigrants, oversaw the construction of thousands of spectacular vaulted ceilings in buildings across the US from the 1880s to the 1950s. Guastavino Vaulting traces the development of the remarkable construction technology from its Mediterranean roots to its highest achievements in the United States.
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Boat, RV, outdoors show: The Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show is coming to McCormick Place North Jan. 12-16. The largest sportshow in the Midwest features hundreds of boats, a new RV Pavilion and booths filled with marine accessories and travel destinations. For information, visit ChicagoBoatShow.com.
Strictly Sail: Strictly Sail Chicago 2011 is docking at Navy Pier Jan. 27ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â–30 bringing with it more than 200 educational seminars, all of the major sailboat manufacturers and more than 200 boating and sailing gear exhibitors. The show is in Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Ave. For information, visit strictlysailchicago.com.
First Look for Charity: The Chicago Auto Show black-tie fundraiser, which benefits 18 area charities, is set for Feb. 10. The event, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the show floor in MrCormick Place, will include performances by KC and the Sunshine Band, North Mississippi Allstars and jazz musician Rick Braun. Tickets cost $250 each. Visit www.firstlookforcharity.org or call 630-495-2282.
Chicago Auto Show: The Chicago Auto Show comes to McCormick Place Feb. 11-20. Advance tickets may be purchased at DriveChicago.com. For information, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com.
Winter parts swap: The Illinois Region of the Model A Restorers Club hosts its 27th annual Winter Car Parts Swap Feb. 20. The event will be from 7 a .m. to 2 p.m. at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Admission is $5. Visit www.illinoisregionmarc.com.
Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Cadillac swap: The Illinois Valley Oldsmobile Chapter and the Illinois Pontiac-Oakland Club International clubs host the 20th annual Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Cadillac Swap Meet and Car Corral Feb. 27. The even will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Admission is $5 with vendor booths $35. Visit www.bopcswap.com or e-mail Bob Zielinski at firstname.lastname@example.org or Bill Knotek at email@example.com.
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MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) students Jasmine Mentore and Matt Tompkins were BOTH selected as Flash Writing Challenge Winners last week. Congratulations!
The MSPW announced a Flash Writing Challenge to celebrate NYUSPS' Spirit Week and the National Day on Writing, which overlapped this year. Inspired by the National Day on Writing’s #WhyIWrite theme, graduate students were prompted to creatively explain why writing is important to them in 200 words or less. With a short 5-day deadline, creative entries and multimodal pieces were encouraged.
Please enjoy the following excerpts from each of our Flash Writing Challenge winners:
"I write so my words sparkle like bright stars in the evening sky, and anyone who happens to look upon them finds the inspiration, courage, and enthusiasm to embark on their own journey, adding their own unique glow against the nighttime canvas…"
"And once the words are cut, rough-hewn and strewn, I can’t just leave them be. Then comes the stubborn whittle-work; the stripping, splinter-picking, plying, planing, carving, sanding down. Until, by feel, I finally find a single, satisfying line. Repeat this umpteen dozen times until I’ve piled a stack a story high. And then, if all goes right, I’ll send it out to catch the wind..."
To learn more about the MS in Professional Writing program, please visit sps.nyu.edu/mspw

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This level occupies the map slot MAP17. For other maps which occupy this slot, see Category:MAP17.
Map17: Canyon of Blood is the seventeenth map of the megawadScythe 2. It was designed by Erik Alm and uses the music track "E1M3/E3M5/E4M3" from the first-person shooter Heretic.
As the map starts you will notice you can go left or right. Go to your right side first and enter the cave that you see. Once in the cave there is a grey colored fake wall that opens/lowers (Reward: 3 Shells and a Berserk pack)
Once you make it to the Blue Skull-key door there's a big red lake to the right side of the door, go there and look around, as this secret is actually in plain sight: You should see some items on the bank of one corner of the lake (Reward: Green armor and a Box of Ammo)

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This mix is equally good to the scrumptious Raspberry Sour Cream Pancake mix.
If you like blueberries, you’ll love these pancakes. They are loaded with fruit flavored bits in a cream cheese pancake and yet it’s a rich and light pancake. Every tester agreed that this is a superb pancake. You’ve got to try this wonderful blueberry pancake mix.


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In May 1962, as the struggle for civil rights heated up in the United States and leaders of the Catholic Church prepared to meet for Vatican Council II, Pope John XXIII named the first black saint of the Americas, the Peruvian Martín de Porres (1579-1639), and designated him the patron of racial justice. The son of a Spanish father and a former slavewoman from Panamá, Martín served a lifetime as the barber and nurse at the great Dominican monastery in Lima. This book draws on visual representations of Martín and the testimony of his contemporaries to produce the first biography of this pious and industrious black man from the cosmopolitan capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. The book vividly chronicles the evolving interpretations of his legend and his miracles, and traces the centuries-long campaign to formally proclaim Martín de Porres a hero of universal Catholicism.
About the Author
Celia Cussen is an Associate Professor of History at Universidad de Chile, where she has worked since 2004, and focuses on colonial Latin American history. She holds a BA from Stanford University, California and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. Cussen is the editor of Huellas de Africa en América, Perspectivas para Chile (2009) and the author of articles in the Hispanic American Historical Review and the Colonial Latin American Historical Review. Her work has appeared in volumes edited in Peru, Chile, Italy and Argentina. She has been awarded fellowships and grants by the Du Bois Institute at Harvard University, the John Carter Brown Library, and the Chilean government's Fondo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (Fondecyt).
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Life: 1. Race and family; 2. The convent and the colonial world; 3. Healing and faith; 4. Death and the heavenly transit; Part II. The Afterlife: 5. Creating a Vida from a life; 6. The miracles; 7. Images in black and white; 8. Sainthood; Conclusion; Appendixes; Bibliography; Endnotes.


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Strengthen Your Immune System With These Easy Tips
August 12, 2020
It would seem strange not to address the obvious... these are some unique times we are living in. Amid the challenges we currently all face with the global pandemic, it has been the mission of SlimGenics to continue providing the highest quality health and wellness solutions available. Your health is more important now than ever before!
A lot of the questions we have been getting recently have been regarding immune health and we LOVE that so many of you are thinking about your health in a way that so few do. The things that we do now, can help strengthen our immune systems and help lower the risk of getting sick in the future. So, today's question is:
What Can I Do to Protect and Strengthen My Immune System?
To lay a solid foundation for a strong immune system, you must be living a healthy lifestyle! With a few simple schedule adjustments, and by providing your body with the necessary nutrients to stay healthy, you can be fighting off illnesses long after the holidays are over.
How to Keep a Strong Immune System:
Start Cooking – Dairy-based products, and foods that are high in sugar, are detrimental for maintaining a healthy immune system. Increase your intake of in-season fruits and vegetables, like sweet potatoes, beets and winter squash, which are high in fiber and vitamins A and C!
Regular Sleep Patterns – A regular sleep schedule is not just good for weight loss; adequate rest is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, all year round.
Enjoy the Outdoors – Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased susceptibility to infection, and maintaining adequate levels of Vitamin D helps your immune system remain strong and healthy! With exposure to sunlight, the body is able to make Vitamin D, so make sure to plan plenty of outdoor activities this winter.
Stay Active – Physical activity may help by flushing bacteria out from the lungs while also improving the circulation of antibodies and white blood cells (the body’s defense cells), which can help the body detect illnesses earlier.
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Here’s a secret about stress eating, we have all done it. Knowing that, let's take a journey to better understand the nature of stress on our cravings while also implementing a few simple tips to help you kick stress eating to the curb for the New Year. Let’s go!
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My research interest is mostly concerned with algebraic coding theory, secret sharing schemes, network coding and polynomials over finite fields. I often use Gröbner basis theoretical methods as a tool.
I am a member of the research groups Mathematics for Communication, Network Coding Focus Group , and Danish-Chinese Center for Application of Algebraic Geometry in Coding Theory and Cryptography. I am serving as PI for the project "How secret is a secret?" under The Danish Council for Independent Research -- Natural Sciences. For more information visit the homepage of the project.
I serve as a Management Committee substitute for Denmark in COST Action IC1104 "Random Network Coding and Designs over GF(q)".
I have had various teaching jobs within the following departments at Aalborg University. Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Economics, Politics and Public Administration, Department of Medialogy. Right now together with Mikkel Meyer Andersen I am responsible for the project first.math.


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YS YSRCP MP Avinash, who is accused in Vivekananda Reddy’s murder case. Reddy will once again appear in the CBI investigation today (Friday). He has already attended the CBI inquiry once and now this is the third time. Avinash, who claims to have already told the things he knows… has been accused that the investigation is currently being conducted as his family target.
CBI officials have already questioned Avinash Reddy twice on January 28 and February 24 in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case. As part of the investigation, on the 4th of this month, YS Avinash Reddy went to the house of Pulivendulu and gave a notice to attend the investigation at the Hyderabad office on the 6th of this month. However, Avinash Reddy wrote a letter to the CBI that he could not attend the hearing on that day due to several pre-scheduled events. With this, the CBI officials went to Avinash Reddy’s house and issued a notice to attend the inquiry on the 10th of this month. He is appearing in the CBI investigation for the third time.
The CBI officials have already issued a notice to YS Avinash Reddy’s father Bhaskar Reddy also to appear in the investigation on 12th of this month. Speaking to reporters on this matter, Avinash Reddy clarified that the CBI officials had given notices to him to attend the hearing on the 10th and to his father on the 12th.
Avinash Reddy is the main suspect of the CBI in the Viveka murder case
Y.S. In the counter filed by the CBI in the Telangana High Court on the bail petition of the accused Sunil Yadav in the Viveka murder case, suspicions were mainly expressed against Avinash Reddy. The CBI said that Viveka had a political conflict with YS Avinash Reddy and Sivashankar Reddy. Viveka said that she wanted the MP ticket to be given to her instead of Avinash Reddy. She stated that Viveka insisted on giving it to Sharmila and Vijayamma even if she did not give it to her. CBI said that Viveka’s political movements were not liked by Avinash Reddy and Bhaskar Reddy. It is said that Avinash Reddy, Bhaskar Reddy along with Sivashankar Reddy conspired to kill Viveka. On the night of the murder, Y.S. It is said that Sunil Yadav went to the house of Avinash Reddy and Bhaskar Reddy and went to the place of murder of Avinash Reddy along with five others. The CBI has stated in the counter presented to the court that the accused cleaned the place of murder and bandaged Viveka’s body so that the wounds were not visible. /p>
Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy has filed a writ petition in the Telangana High Court seeking a direction to the CBI not to arrest him in the YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case. In the petition, Avinash Reddy has asked for audio and video recording while the CBI is interrogating him. He said that the CBI did not accept his request even though he requested several times to conduct the investigation in the presence of his lawyer. 160 CRPC Notice In the petition, it was requested that the CBI should give instructions not to take any coercive action. Avinash Reddy has stated in the petition that Dastagiri, who is accused A4 in Viveka’s murder case, has not been arrested by the CBI so far. Based on what Dastagiri said here and there…CBI investigation is going on, he said. Avinash Reddy said that even though there is no evidence against him, they are trying to implicate me in this case.
CBI is harassing Sunil Yadav by showing him the signal location of Google Takeout phone.. CBI is not investigating the letter found on the spot. It is stated in the petition that the performance of the investigating officer in the case of Viveka’s murder was biased. Avinash Reddy alleged that the investigating officer is putting pressure on some to give false evidence. He said that the CBI is portraying him as a criminal in the charge sheet while the investigation is going on at the notice stage.
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Farmer Patrick Evans was busy working near the entrance of the Shelter Point Distillery when he mused about B.C.’s new agriculture minister.
“Don’s a good guy and he really wants to understand what’s going on…I just don’t know how long he’s going to last,” said Evans, whose family owns the Shelter Point Farm in Oyster River (formerly the UBC Farm) which is also home to the new distillery.
Don McRae was appointed Minister of Agriculture on March 14, by new Premier Christy Clark. But there are rumblings of a fall provincial election which will bring new faces to government as well as new ministers.
However, for the time being, the minister is touring the North Island region to learn more about agriculture, fish farming and potential opportunities for growth.
“I’d love to see more value-added agriculture…and Shelter Point (distillery) is an excellent example,” said McRae, who is also the Liberal MLA for the Comox Valley riding.
McRae was in Campbell River on Friday. He started the day by touring a fish farm off Quadra Island and then learned more about the city’s new agriculture plan.
The plan is to create more opportunities for small- and medium-sized farms, hopefully on some of the 5,017 hectares in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) that surrounds the city.
Currently, there are just eight farms in the ALR on a total of 41.2 hectares. But most of that land isn’t cleared and the majority is for pasture, and to grow hay and silage.
There are a 11 more farms outside the ALR and they comprise 29.5 hectares, of which 16.2 hectares are on cleared land. That’s not much and the financial returns reflect the total. According to the city’s agriculture plan, sales from the farms amount to nearly $129,000 per year or $6,784 per farm.
The hope is to encourage more small-scale farms on land close to sea level – where its warmer – on properties that already have access to water and power. And if these farms are developed, larger farms might follow on ALR land.
McRae has seen how farms in the five- to 15-acre range are doing well in the Comox Valley and believes there are opportunities available in Campbell River.
“It’s good to see the city is interested,” he said.

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Objective: To compare the cardiovascular features of patients with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in steady-state with those in vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) at the Wesley Guild Hospital (WGH).
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional, matched, case-control study among children with SCA at the WGH, a tertiary health facility in southwest Nigeria.
Setting: The participants were recruited from the children’s emergency unit and paediatric haematology clinic of the WGH.
Participants: Consisted of 93 children with VOC (cases) and 93 age and sex-matched in steady state (controls), aged 5 – 15 years.
Main outcome measures: Cardiovascular parameters, including pulse rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiographic profile, were assessed and compared using the appropriate statistical tests.
Results: The mean (SD) age of the cases and controls were 8.8 (3.2) years and 9.0 (3.1) years, respectively (p= 0.106). There was no significant difference in the mean height of the groups. The mean pulse rate, diastolic, systolic, and mean arterial pressures were significantly higher in the cases than in the controls. A significantly higher proportion of the cases than the controls also had a higher frequency of heart blocks, prolonged QTc interval, ST elevation or depression, and T wave abnormality (p = 0.018, 0.039, 0.041, 0.009, respectively). The prevalence of chamber enlargements was not significantly different between the two groups.
Conclusion: Cardiovascular dysfunction is worse during VOC when compared with steady state. Physicians should look for these dysfunctions in SCA children with VOC to reduce mortality from the disease.


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Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
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For me, feeling paranoid and manic together feels like seeing glimpses and feeling the presence of creatures from a parallel world. I like to think a small invisible fairy visits me and flutters around my head annoyingly, making me **** my head around and see frightening things that disappear in a flash. Even in the calm comforting solitude of my own bedroom :D
I hope its true, and there's a never-ending me & you. And in this never-ending universe there's a chance for us. A world where we can be who we want, a world where we can be carefree, a world where we can be down. A world where we can be together.
I hope its true. I hope its true, that there's a world where the word 'us' is true. But in this world... its just 'me' and its just 'you'.
I hope she has a good life. I hope she has friends that she can lean on. I hope she never overthinks at night. I hope she never encounters depression and anxiety. I hope everyone loves and cares for her. I hope everyone accepts her flaws. I hope everyone understands and respects her. I hope she can find a man whose willing to sacrifice for her. I hope she can do whatever she wants. I hope she never shed a tear without knowing why. I hope she has confidence. I hope she can decide on her own. I hope that every moment in her life is a worth to remember. I hope she's not drown by sadness. I hope she's happy unlike me.
they said there are a lot of lifetimes — multiple universe similar to ours
maybe in one universe, i’d walk to you; you’d stop writing and smile at me i’d complain about how messed up the system is and you’d chuckle as i say “let’s run away” we’ll lie on the bed, you hugging me and you’ll remind me of the first time we met; i wasn’t your type, and you weren’t mine yet the universe knew we’d be more than fine
She was pinched in stature. Radiated with such confidence, yet she was nothing like a preacher, still we opened up and listened from within. She scanned my energy from front to back, and told me that self forgiveness was thing in which I lacked. I gave her a smile along with a nod letting her know it was well received, then I sat down, poured out the clutter and met her in the stillness, and listened to her speak. It was all about forgiveness and walls we build that limits our beliefs. It was there I was told to let go, piercing my skin her voice spoke to my soul, saying "and this you already know," but I forgot. Oh the things that can be brought back into the light, when we're able to be still, slow down our thoughts and close our eyes, the answers will come. I opened my eyes and to my surprise I stood alone in a room, and remembered that we all are one.

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BERLIN, Md. (AP) — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says skeletal remains found by a waterman have been identified as a 77-year-old woman who went missing last year.
Officials announced Tuesday that the remains found in a marsh on the edge of Chincoteague Bay on Sunday are those of 77-year-old Helen David, who went missing over Memorial Day weekend. She was last seen walking near her home in the South Point area of Berlin.
Lt. Ed Schreier says the body was found within a half-mile of David’s home and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore used dental records to make a positive identification.
Schreier says the autopsy is ongoing to determine cause and manner of death.
(Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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* The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 83 points, or 2.8%, to 2,856, the lowest level since April 26.
* The capesize index dropped 222 points, or 5.3%, to 3,943, its lowest since April 20 this year.
* Average daily earnings for capesizes, which typically transport 150,000-tonne cargoes of coal and steel-making ingredient iron ore, decreased by $1,840 to $32,702.
* Chinese construction rebar and hot rolled coils’ futures declined on Monday, down for a third consecutive session after steel prices surged to historical highs last week.
* The panamax index fell 52 points, or 1.8%, to 2,909.
* Average daily earnings for panamaxes, which usually carry coal or grain cargoes of about 60,000 tonnes to 70,00 tonnes, declined by $473 to $26,179.
* The supramax index was up 13 points at 2,310. (Reporting by Seher Dareen in Bengaluru; Editing by Vinay Dwivedi)
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New Delhi, Nov 21 (UNI) Automation and Digitisation are two pillars of the economy in post-COVID time, said SoftBank Group International's India Head Manoj Kohli, who took the post in April this year. Mr Kohli, who has recently launched Ritesh Wig's 'Leadership in Unrepresented Times', said in an interview, "The world is moving towards constant disruptions, and technology changes bring 'end to end' digitization as innovation across the industry. Further, the wave shall continue for more than ten years. Automation and Digitisation are two pillars of the economy in post-COVID time.


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Norabelle, Bruno, and Natasha presented all their hard Maps work today with three great presentations!
Bruno started us off by explaining the origins of his project and his big question, “What is the difference between a labyrinth and a maze?” He described the field trips he took with Norabelle and the process he took in creating his finger clay maze – inspired by a finger maze at Grace Cathedral – and his succulent plant maze – inspired by his interest in corn field mazes. He talked about various types of mazes around the world and said he would be most interested in visiting a water maze, which he learned can be found in the United Kingdom.
Norabelle described the field trips that she and Bruno went on to learn about labyrinths. They visited labyrinths at Grace Cathedral, McLaren Park, Sunset Playground, and Veriditas in Petaluma. Norabelle told us about the different parts of a labyrinth and that they represent aspects of life. She explained that her favorite part about the difference between mazes and labyrinths is that one is designed to trick you and the other is to help you find your way. She talked about her final project, a big maze painted on canvas, that was inspired by visiting expert Ulrica’s floor-sized labyrinth.
Natasha told us all about the map she made called “Natasha’s Pigeon and Pastry Project” based on the questions “Do bakeries and pigeons relate?” and “Is there a pattern for where people placed their La Boulange locations?” She talked about her visits to five different La Boulange cafes around San Francisco to observe the pigeon activity and whether the birds like regular butter croissants or chocolate croissants more. She discovered that pigeons have their preferences, just like humans! She showed us her beautiful map of San Francisco where, inspired by Stamen design, she had layered the information she gathered on three huge transparency sheets.


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text: The San Antonio River Authority will be hosting an Agricultural Collection event for landowners in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad counties on October 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson County Precinct 1 Yard (142 FM 536, Floresville, TX 78114). See attached flyer for more information and a specific list of items that will be accepted. Also attached is an inventory form that can be filled out for planning purposes. You can send the completed form back to me via mail or email. Mailing address is 3355 Cherry Ridge Street, Suite 212 San Antonio, TX 78230.


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Found in Vegas: Italy's Rarest Seafood
America’s second-largest desert is an unlikely place to find some of the world’s freshest seafood. But anything is possible in Las Vegas
, and when chef Paul Bartolotta opened Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare in the Wynn hotel in 2005, he was committed to offering only the best. Bartolotta serves sea bass, snapper, and lobsters 48 to 60 hours after they’re pulled from the waters that surround Italy. On any given night, the menu features nearly 50 species of rare seafood. “I’ve never heard of another restaurant having live slipper lobster or blue lobster in their tanks,” says Bartolotta. The chef speaks daily with his fishermen and tracks shipments using thermal microchips. An in-house marine biologist monitors the live seafood from when it arrives until it is prepped to order. 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., (702) 770-3463. This appeared in the October 2012 issue.


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Day 4 - Wednesday 24th April - Hiking or Loch Ness Legends & History
Transferring West today you will start your day with a private fly fishing experience. Your guide will take you to a quiet trout loch where you will be met by your expert local fisherman. Spend the morning immersing yourselves in the techniques and lovely location with the added benefit of specific insider knowledge.
Then continue onwards to immerse yourselves in the legends & history of Loch Ness. Explore the ruins of Castle Urquhart on the shores of the loch. This large castle has a rich and bloody past that dates back centuries. It was eventually destroyed by government troops so it could no longer be used as a stronghold by local clans.
At the southern end of the loch you will find the canalside village of Fort Augustus. Step aboard a fast paced Zodiac boat trip out onto the dark waters of infamous Loch Ness. Enjoy the views and keep an eye out for the elusive monster before continuing to your opulent hotel at the foot of the highest mountain in the UK.
Overnight: Near Fort William | Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Room Type: Walled Garden Attic Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Activity: Fly Fishing - Trout
| Start Time: 9:00 am
Max duration 4 hours (your guide will discuss with you if an earlier finish time is needed to manage the activities planned for the rest of the day)
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Yesterday was my oldest son’s birthday. He turned 11. I can’t believe he came out a 6 lb. 11. oz. baby and is now as big as me! Time sure does go by fast! For his birthday he requested Cookie Dough Brownies instead of a cake. If you love chocolate chip cookies and brownies, you will LOVE this dessert. It’s so rich and practically melts in your mouth! Of course, I was more than willing to whip up a batch of these for him!
Then I got to thinking about all of the recipes I’ve discovered on Pinterest over the years. I’ve tried a lot and even have a board called “Recipes: Success!” where I’ve pinned all of the recipes we’ve tested and love. Today I decided it would be fun to share some of the ones we love the most – the ones we continue to make over and over again. I hope you enjoy!
Favorite Recipes on Pinterest
Cookie Dough Brownies
I’ll start with Cookie Dough Brownies. I found this recipe on Pinterest and it’s from the blog Dinner then Dessert. The author, Sabrina, is a trained chef. My photo doesn’t do it justice (photographing food is NOT easy, I’m still working on this lol!) so be sure to head over to her site and check out the full recipe with mouth-watering pictures!
Beef Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy
Next up is this recipe for Beef Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy from Sweet and Savory. Shinee shares her made-from-scratch recipes on her blog, including this delicious gem! So yummy over mashed potatoes and served with a side of your favorite veggie! This is comfort food at its best and with the weather turning cool, it’s perfect! I’ll definitely be making it again soon!
Cheese Crusted Lasagna Soup
If you love soups and you love lasagna, you have to give this Cheese Crusted Lasagna Soup a try! From the blog, Finding Joy in My Kitchen, it takes my favorite Italian food and turns it into soup! The recipe calls for Italian sausage, which gives a kick to it that we enjoy, but you could always substitute it for ground beef if you’re not a fan.
Braided Spaghetti Bread
YUM! This recipe features Rhodes bread dough and you can find it on their blog Out of the Oven. If it’s Rhodes, you know it’s good, am I right? From their dinner rolls to their cinnamon rolls, you can’t go wrong. And this spaghetti bread recipe is no different! You will love it and your kids will, too!
Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart
This Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart from Kraft is one of my easy go-to lunches. Use homemade or store bought bread, switch the ham out for turkey (or use both!), or use Swiss or provolone cheese instead of cheddar! I leave off the Italian dressing, but you may love it! So many ways to customize this recipe and it’s super simple to make!
Mom’s Zucchini Bread
This recipe for Mom’s Zucchini Bread is THE BEST. It’s featured on allrecipes.com and it is the seriously the most delicious zucchini bread you’ll ever have. My kids love when I make it and it freezes really well so I try to make a big batch when I do.
S’mores Cookie Bars
This last recipe I’m sharing is from the blog Lovin’ from the Oven and if you’re a fan of s’mores, you’ll love what the author, Amanda, came up with! These S’mores Cookie Bars are to die for! It’s one of my hubby’s favorite recipes. You can avoid the typical sticky s’mores mess by using a fork, or throw caution to the wind and dive in! So yummy!
Well, I hope you enjoyed this post! Thanks for stopping by today! Have you found a recipe on Pinterest that you love? Share in the comments!


The spring part of the festival in the Stará Pekárna club will begin this evening with the concert of English singer Elles Bailey, accompanied by the Czech band The Bladderstones. The festival promises 27 jazz and blues concerts with an international representation. We will get to see for example the Mike Ross Blues Band, Marek Kotača Trio, Tom Smith Quartet and the Vilém Spilka Quartet.
The international jazz festival JazzFestBrno published its complete programme today. It promises fifteen musical evenings, where we will get to hear great names including the bassist Stanley Clarke, trumpet player Theo Croker, Avishai Cohen and Peter Evans, guitarist Julian Lage and South African singer Melanie Scholtz. This year, the festival will pay homage to the legends of the Czech Contraband stage Milan Svoboda and Luboš Andršt, whose Blues Band will be joined by the singer Peter Lipa. The list will also include big names of contemporary Czech jazz such as bassist Jaromír Honzák, trumpet player Štěpánka Balcarová and Michal Nejtek.
The principal conductor of Brno Philharmonic Dennis Russell Davies is recognised around the world both as a conductor and as a pianist. And it will be in the latter role that he will perform to a Brno audience for the first time on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The concert on Wednesday will be broadcast live by Czech Radio Vltava and taken up by radio stations in the Euroradio network (EBU). It will include Bagatelles by Antonín Dvořák, Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C Minor and the Symphony in D Major by Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek.
The album of Moravian and Silesian carols under the name Písně vánočního času (“Songs of Christmas-time”) was recorded by the group Lilium Liste. When choosing the songs, they focused on lesser known carols. The recording is an authentic interpretation of the musical legacy of the folk tradition without extensive arrangements.
The international festival that gives space for a new generation of percussionists from both Czech and foreign conservatories and academies is entering its fifth year. During these three days, the best students of chosen classes will be performing. The programme is completed by concerts, workshops of foreign lecturers and a sales show of percussion instruments. The big events this year are the percussion workshops.
In the premises of the neo-Gothic Czech Brethren Evangelical Church of J. A. Comenius, on the fifth evening of the Moravian Autumn festival, a performance of sacred music for choir and organ took place. In addition to the choir of the same name, Martinů Voices was also dominated by the organist Linda Sítková and a four-member ensemble of French horns. All this under the direction of choirmaster Lukáš Vasilek.
The third event of this year's Moravian Autumn festival was transferred to a theatre stage. The event was made happen by Terén, which is a platform acting as a third stage of the Centre of Experimental Theatre, right after the Goose on a String and HaDivadlo theatres. And it was on this particular stage of the Goose on a String where the world premiere of a stage production of Oedipus by André Gide took place yesterday. Composer Bohuslav Martinů stands behind its equally important incidental music.
The jubilee 50th Moravian Autumn music festival started yesterday at Bobycentrum in Brno with a concert performance of the minimalist opera Einstein on the Beach by composer Philip Glass and director Robert Wilson. The concert version was created by collaboration of visual artist Germaine Kruip, Suzanne Vega and Ictus Ensemble and Collegium Vocale Gent. Although only the music remained from the previously stage show, the length of the concert itself was comparable with the opera work. Hence, the evening lasted almost four hours.
The National Theatre Brno started its new season yesterday by staging The Tales of Hoffmann, an opéra fantastique by French composer Jacques Offenbach with French libretto written by poet Jules Barbier. Directing was undertaken by the recognized artistic tandem SKUTR, consisting of Martin Kukučka and Lukáš Trpišovský. The title role was presented by Luciano Mastro, his faithful companion Nicklausse (and also the figure of the Muse at the end of the show) was performed by Markéta Cukrová. The roles of Hoffmann's sweethearts Olympia, Antonia, Giulietta and Stella have were performed by Martina Masaryková, Pavla Vykopalová, Daniela Straková-Šedrlová and Andrea Široká. The character of Hoffmann's eternal rival (Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/ Dappertutto) was interpreted by Ondrej Mráz. The orchestra was led by Ondrej Olos, the choir by Klára Složilová Roztočilová.


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Jessica Mulroney's 'Pippa moment' at the royal wedding cements her place as a savvy social media influencer
Once best known for marrying the son of former PM Brian Mulroney, she could soon have people associating the Mulroney name more with fashion than politics
It was time for Jessica Mulroney and husband Ben to head off to the evening reception for the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex Saturday, but there was one last thing.
Descending a staircase, Mulroney glanced over her shoulder to pose for a photo by her stylist, ensuring that the image of her in her gold dress and elaborate makeup would soon make it onto Instagram.
Mulroney was at the royal wedding as a close friend of bride Meghan Markle, earning a choice front-row seat at the ceremony, but the attention she has attracted is sure to cement her place as one of Canada’s savviest social media influencers.
Tabloids wrote of her “Pippa moment” as she walked up the steps to the chapel in a form-fitting royal blue dress by Montreal-based designer Di Carlo Couture, a reference to the scene-stealing stir caused by Pippa Middleton when her sister Kate married Prince William in 2011. The Daily Mail even quoted “royal and etiquette expert” William Hanson tut-tutting that Mulroney should have taken more care not to upstage the bride; “It is every guest’s duty to look good but not too good,” Hanson said.
Mulroney’s friend, Amoryn Engel, who writes a society column for the National Post, said Mulroney’s turn at the royal wedding — which included caring for her two young sons and daughter who were part of the wedding party — will solidify her juggernaut status. Within hours of the wedding, Birks put out a news release noting both Mulroney and Markle’s mother Doria Ragland wore Birks jewelry and Di Carlo Couture issued a release about Mulroney’s “stunning” dress.
“She was such a huge hit that I’d say the world is her oyster,” Engel said. “She’s not out there soliciting new work, new brands. People are coming to her.”
Once best known for marrying the son of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, Jessica Mulroney is eclipsing her TV-host husband and could soon have people associating the Mulroney name more with fashion and lifestyle than politics. She stands out for her keen understanding of how a measure of celebrity can be transformed into a social media gold mine.
Hudson’s Bay Co. called Mulroney “the lifestyle expert to watch” as it announced an expanded partnership with her on May 10. Her fashion industry experience “combined with her charismatic personality has made her one of Canada’s most sought-after fashion experts,” it said.
Antoinette Di Carlo, designer and creative director of Di Carlo Couture, praised the incredible impact of having Mulroney wear one of her designs.
“We have seen increased brand awareness for Di Carlo Couture and a spike in traffic on the website and social channels. Being associated with Jessica brings celebrity status to my brand,” she said in an emailed statement.
Born Jessica Brownstein, Mulroney, 38, is a Montreal native who credits her interest in fashion to growing up in the family that founded the city’s Brown’s shoes empire. She moved to Toronto after marrying Mulroney in 2008.
While the Mulroney name gave her immediate entry into high-society circles, she marshaled social media to carve out a brand as a successful working mother, sharing everything from workout tips to just-so photos at home with her children.
With the burst of attention on the weekend, she is up to 197,000 followers on Instagram. In addition to the Bay, she has worked with Pampers, Birks, the Metro grocery chain and Sunwing on public relations and social-media strategies.
“Companies look to me to help them figure out how to create more engagement,” she told Fresh magazine last February. “I connect brands with brands. I connect them with celebrities and influencers.” She added: “Whether or not we want to admit it, building fashion brands is about celebrity culture.”
Until the royal wedding, Mulroney’s most successful tapping of celebrity power involved Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The couples are friends, and at a dinner before the 2015 federal election, Jessica Mulroney asked Grégoire Trudeau what she planned to wear if her husband won the election.
She had not given it much thought, and Mulroney offered to provide suggestions. She sent her a coat by the Canadian designer Sentaler, which became a big seller after Grégoire Trudeau wore it to the swearing-in ceremony. Her dress, by the Canadian designer Erdem, was also a Mulroney recommendation.
“When it created that buzz, Sophie and I realized, ‘Oh, we have something here.’ We wanted to start working together to create moments for independent Canadian designers,” Mulroney told Fresh.
Bojana Sentaler, designer and creative director of Sentaler, praised Mulroney’s eye for fashion and efforts to help homegrown talent. “Jessica has been incredibly influential in the Canadian fashion industry and her efforts have helped raise awareness for many Canadian brands,” she said.
Engel said Mulroney owes her success to hard work, and she will not try to cash in on her friendship with a duchess.
“She’ll probably be approached by many more people who want access to Meghan, but she doesn’t offer it. That’s not what she does. She’s very principled,” she said.


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On 13th August 2010, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles, announced the end of the Audit Commission, signalling a new era of public sector audit.
What followed was a period of uncertainty and speculation with the publication of the ‘future of local public audit’ consultation paper in April 2011, providing much needed structure to the debate.
The political and economic backdrop to the demise of the Audit Commission has been one of significant change, with substantial public sector spending cuts.
In this environment, public spending is continually thrust into the public eye, leading to questions about where taxpayer’s money is being spent and why. Never before have such sweeping changes been proposed to the way in which assurance is given to the public about how its money is spent. Local authorities want the opportunity to select their own auditors and the proposed changes will provide competition and choice.
This Talking Points publication considers what role audit plays in the public sector today, explores what the benefits of audit choice will be to the public sector and to the public at large, and assesses the current proposals of the consultation. The audit of public sector organisations should build public trust in how money is spent and accounted for and auditor choice, if implemented in a timely and appropriate manner, provides an opportunity to achieve real change for the better.

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The 7.5 m high-pressure extension hose widens the action radius for greater versatility. The extension hose is textile braiding reinforced and non-kinking with brass connector. The extension hose is simply connected between the high-pressure cleaner and high-pressure hose. The hose can withstand pressures up to 180 bar and temperatures up to 60°C and is also suitable for cleaning agent use. Suitable for all K 2 to K 7 high-pressure washers.
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High-pressure extension hose for greater versatility. Robust 7.5 m DN 8 quality textile braiding reinforced hose, non-kinking with brass connector.
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7.5 m extension hose
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