text:
The Iranian army admitted on Saturday that it accidentally shot down Ukrainian Airlines’ plane which crashed on Wednesday with 176 people on board, while anti-aircraft defenses were on alert after missile launches to U.S. positions in Iraq.
Tehran has so far denied that the Ukrainian company’s Boeing 737-800 was hit by an Iranian missile, as claimed by Canada and the United States.
The plane crashed near Tehran a few hours after Iranian missile attacks on Iraqi bases housing American troops in retaliation for the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. The commander of the al-Quds force was killed on January 3 by an American drone in Baghdad on the orders of Donald Trump.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” Iranian President Hassan Rohani wrote on Twitter. “My thoughts and prayers go out to the grieving families,” he added.
The Guardians of the Revolution take full responsibility for the destruction of the plane, said the commander of the Iranian Air forces in a statement released last Saturday by state television.
“I would rather die than see such an accident,” said General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, adding that the plane was mistaken for a cruise missile. The officer said he was informed of this on the same day, which raises questions as to why Tehran denied any involvement until Saturday.
According to Iranian news agency Fars, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the revolution, was informed on Friday of the responsibility of the Iranian army and decided to make the facts public after a meeting of security officials.
The Iranian authorities’ confession followed a new call for transparency by Canada, which counted 57 citizens among the 176 victims.
Justin Trudeau, head of the Canadian government, then asked Tehran to cooperate fully with the investigation.
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski asked that Iran makes a formal apology. A telephone conversation with Hassan Rohani is scheduled to take place later.
Volodimir Zelenski has already spoken with Emmanuel Macron on Saturday and the two heads of state have agreed that French experts will be involved in decoding the black boxes, according to Kiev. The French President also informed his counterpart that Paris has initiated the official procedure necessary for the opening of an international investigation. In a statement broadcast on state television, the Iranian army explained that the Ukraine Airlines plane had flown over an area near a sensitive military site of the Guardians of the Revolution and had been shot down accidently. The culprits will be brought to military justice, he added.
“Preliminary results of an internal investigation by the armed forces: human error in a time of crisis caused by U.S. adventurism led to disaster,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter, referring to a “sad day”.
“Our deepest condolences, apologies and condolences to our people, the families of all the victims and other affected nations,” he added.
In Kiev, the president and vice president of Ukraine Airlines said the plane did not leave its course and accused the Iranian authorities of not closing the airport. The plane was carrying 176 people, mostly Iranians and Iranian Canadians, all of whom died in the crash. It crashed a few minutes after taking off from Tehran International Airport.
The Iranian authorities wanted to recover the contents of the plane’s black boxes, a procedure that could take four to eight weeks, but Tehran has indicated that representatives from Canada and the United States, two countries with which diplomatic relations have been broken off, will participate in the investigation.


How to set tags?
Properly set the ignition in the gas distribution mechanism of the car plays an important role in the engine. When it is not installed properly, the engine starts to work poorly and the car stops normal movement.
Before you set the timing marks, prepare the tools you need to work.
- Spark Plug Key
- Socket Set
- Vacuum gauge
We expose timing marks
- Mark the wires of each spark plug by the number of cylinders, using a short piece of masking tape for each wire. Unscrew all spark plugs using a spark plug wrench, replace them as necessary. Remove the valve cover. Determine the cylinders in order. On in-line engines, the number one cylinder is closest to the radiator, i.e. on the front of the car. Check your vehicle specification to make sure it is properly numbered.
- Turn the engine clockwise and observe the valves one cylinder at a time. When both valves in cylinder number one are in the upper position, insert a screwdriver through the spark plug hole. Slowly turn the engine back and forth until the screwdriver is in the upper dead center or "TDC", i.e. on the compression stroke.
- Find the number one spark plug wire on the distributor cap and make a mark on its body with a marker. Remove the distributor cap and monitor the position of the slider.
- Loosen the bolt and turn the distributor until the slider matches the mark you made in step 3. Your choice of mechanical time is now set to zero degrees.
- Replace the old gasket under the valve cover with a new one. Replace the spark plugs and wires to them using the reverse sequence in step 1.
- Connect vacuum gauge to vacuum source. Most engines have a special hole in the carburetor or throttle body where the sensor can be connected. Start the engine and take a reading of the vacuum gauge.
- Turn the distributor until the maximum gauge reading is indicated. Subtract one inch of vacuum from the maximum value. Tighten the dispenser with a bolt.Normal readings, on average, from 14 to 21 inches - depending on the state of the engine.
- Perform engine test. Make sure that there is no extraneous noise. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if excessive extraneous sound is heard or if there is a significant loss of power.
The ignition moment is set correctly when the car is running at maximum speed without interruption. Now you know how to correctly set timing marks.


text:
A substantial part of City District, which trades as the Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill and sister brand Picanha by Fazenda, has been acquired in a pre-pack sale by Southern Wind Group.
The new company, headed up by City District’s former chief executive Terence Langley and managing director Tomás Maunier, will continue to trade as Fazenda and will keep the Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and Liverpool Fazenda sites, retaining 243 jobs.
The restaurants are set to resume operations in May.
The acquisition also includes the recently launched e-commerce arm of the business ‘Fazenda at Home’, enabling customers to buy prepare-at-home meal kits.
However, Fazenda Birmingham and Picanha Chester are not included in the deal and 69 staff will be made redundant.
“The pandemic has meant that we have had to regroup and review to navigate the current climate as best we can and put the business in good stead in order to come back strong,” says chief executive of Southern Wind Group Terence Langley.
“We have high hopes that Fazenda will find the right place in Birmingham to operate in the near future, and we can continue on the growth path planned pre-COVID."
The groups says rent negotiations and a “significantly reduced cash flow” led to the close of the Birmingham and Chester restaurants.
Huddersfield-based Fazenda restaurant brand was founded in 2010. Its restaurants offer a continuous tableside service of grilled meats with the use of a double-sided card to control the flow of food to the customer.
The business suffered from the impact of prolonged lockdowns and restrictions caused by COVID-19, resulting in what joint administrator Begbies Traynor led to a significant build-up of landlord and HMRC arrears that could no longer be serviced without additional funding.
“After more than 10 years of healthy trading, the Fazenda restaurant chain became yet another casualty of the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality sector,” says joint administrator Julian Pitts.
“With the UK undergoing multiple lockdowns, together with social distancing measures and increased working from home, the restaurant trade has faced one of its toughest periods ever.
“It is good news for employees, customers and suppliers that most of the popular Fazenda eateries will re-open for business once the current restrictions are lifted. We wish them well for the future.”
Southern Wind Group says it will honour any gift vouchers previously issued by the Fazenda and Picanha restaurants.

domain: food


Jose Mourinho has visited Old Trafford for the first time since being appointed Manchester United manager.
The Portuguese coach was named as Louis van Gaal's successor two weeks ago. He toured United's Carrington training base with executive vice-chairman and Ed Woodward and Sir Bobby Charlton last week.
And on Sunday night he made his first appearance at Old Trafford while taking part in Socceraid.
After arriving, Mourinho greeted Pele in the tunnel before posting a picture on his Instagram account welcoming the Brazil legend to his 'new house'.
Mourinho is set to take charge of his first game as United boss when they take on Borussia Dortmund in Shanghai on July 22. His first game at Old Trafford could be on the opening weekend of the Premier League season on August 13.


text:
• Solana (SOL) price started a decent increase above the $22 resistance against the US Dollar.
• The bulls were active near the $20 zone and a base was formed, causing prices to rise above $21.50 and even climb above $23.50.
• For prices to start another increase, they must stay above the $21.80 and $21.50 support levels.
Solana (SOL) Price Analysis
Solana price is trading above $22 against the US Dollar, with some corrections lower but potential for buying opportunities near the $22 zone. There was a break above a major contracting with resistance near $21 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair, leading to an upward move that pushed prices past $23.50 before correcting lower again. For another increase in prices, it is necessary for them to remain above key supports at $21.80 and $21.50 respectively.
The bulls were active near the support at $20, forming a base that allowed for an increase in prices past both this level as well as previous resistance at around $21.50 level and eventually pushing beyond even the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was also a break beyond a major contracting with resistance near$21 on 4-hour chart of SOL/USD pair which led to an uptrend that sent prices up to around$23.75 before correcting lower again afterwards..
For there to be another increased in prices it is important for them to remain supported by key levels such as those at around$ 21 . 80 and 21 . 50 respectively; if these levels are breached then further declines will likely ensue down towards key support of$ 20 . 50 .On upside immediateresistanceisnear$ 23 . 20 followed by majorresistanceataround$ 23 . 75 from where further gains could pushpricesbeyondthe24 . 50 mark .
MACD & RSI
The MACD (4 hours) is losing momentum in its bullish zone while RSI (Relative Strength Index) shows signs of being slightly overbought following recent gains inthe marketpriceofSOL tokensasitcurrentlysitsat 71 points , suggestingsomecorrectionintheshorttermmay be imminent beforeanyfurthergainsaremadetothehigherlevels mentionedabove.$ 25levelrepresentsasmajorresistanceontheupsideandwillneedtobeclearedbefore anyfurthergainsaremadebythisaltcoinagainsttheUSdollarinthe comingdaysandweeks ahead
In conclusion, Solana price is currently trading wellabove boththe$ 22zoneand 55simplemoving average(4hours).Foranotherincreaseinpricestooccuritismostimportantforthemtoremain supportedbykeylevelsatthe$ 21 .80and 21 .50respectively;ifthese levelsarebreachedthenfurtherdeclineswilllikelyensuedowntowardskey supportof$ 20 . 50 levelon downsidewhilemajorresistanceliesaheadataroundthe25markon upsidebeforeanymorebullishmomentumcanbedisplayedbythis altcoinagainsttheUSdollarinthecomingperiods

domain: economics


text:
What Flies Want
Poetry by Emily Pérez
University of Iowa Press, May 2022
In What Flies Want, disaster looms in domesticity: a family grapples with its members’ mental health, a marriage falters, and a child experiments with self-harm. With its backdrop of school lockdown drills, #MeToo, and increasing political polarization, the collection asks how these private and public tensions are interconnected. The speaker, who grew up in a bicultural family on the U.S./Mexico border, learns she must play a role in a culture that prizes whiteness, patriarchy, and chauvinism. As an adult, she oscillates between performed confidence and obedience. As a wife, she bristles against the expectations of emotional labor. As a mother, she attempts to direct her white male children away from the toxic power they are positioned to inherit, only to find how deeply she is also implicated in these systems. Tangled in a family history of depression, a society fixated on guns, a rocky relationship, and her own desire to ignore and deny the problems she must face, this is a speaker who is by turns defiant, defeated, self-implicating, and hopeful. Winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize. Emily Pérez is author of House of Sugar, House of Stone, and coedited The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood.

domain: library


text:
Fans of the signature KONAMI horror series will enjoy its brand new slot game. The gaming company announced they will release a Silent Hill horror-themed slot machine with the well-known title raving fans enjoyed both as a game, and as a movie. The cancelation of the game series back in 2015 disappointed many gamers.
KONAMI GAMING – the subsidiary of KONAMI, announced a brand new series of slot cabinets to showcase during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Vegas. One feature is Silent Hill Escape. Yahoo Finance issued a report that the slot machine will arrive with a 49-inch “J” curve display, with 4k Ultra HD technology.
“This cabinet strikingly combines sleek entertainment, premium packaging, and player comfort, backed by a rich library of original titles,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming. “Everything, including its shape, screens, betting surface, and merchandising, has been engineered to maximize both player experience and operational results. This latest cabinet is a first glimpse at great things to come from Konami.”
Fans marked seven years since Downpour – the last full Silent Hill-themed game, has been released. The company renews the Silent Hill trademark a few months ago, showing signs that securing the rights for slot machine devices are high.
Silent Hill is a horror-themed media franchise, expanding in a series of survival video games. Created by Keiichiro Toyama and developed and released by Konami, the game series became a hit in 1999. The hit series expanded into two feature films, print pieces and spin-off video games. The Silent Hill main series feature 8 titles, spread across a 1999 – 2012.
Based on the narrative of an eponymous foggy American Town Silent Hill, the game has a strong literary genre influence, describing most characters as “everyman” – an easy to identify with, ordinary character, often placed in extraordinary situations.
Konami Holdings is a Japanese gambling and entertainment conglomerate. Operating as a distributor of anime, trading cards, slot machines and arcade cabinets, the company is a global leader in the entertainment industry. Its subsidiary – Konami Gaming is known for the video production company, best known for the hit video game series Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Adventure Island.
The company canceled Silent Hill franchise back in 2015, giving no explanation despite the huge success of P.T’s teaser, delisting itself from the New York Stock exchange a few hours later after the trailer was taken down.
Writer and game co-director Guillermo del Toro criticized the cancelation, questioning the approach and the further actions of removing the trailer from the public space. In his frustration, he stated he would never work on another video game project. This, however, turned out to not be true, as he will be starring as a skin pupped for an upcoming game of Kojima Productions – Death Stranding. The game will be released in November, later this year.

domain: game


text:
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game (XONE)
Logic 04 December 2018
A stand-alone version of collective card game (CCG) that debuted in the bestselling RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, by CD Project RED, and quickly became acknowledged as one of the best minigames in history. In Gwent: The Witcher Card Game players compete against each other with progressively collected decks of cards from five different factions. As in most CCG, the gameplay is turn-based, but quite unusually, the player’s objective is to gather more attack points than opponent. Cards are placed in three different rows, respectively for melee soldier, ranged units and siege machines like catapults. Our army’s strength can be both increased and decreased with special cards, unique skills of commanders or weather effects. Aside from complex multiplayer mode, the game also offers an episodic story campaign.
Untitled Goose Game (XONE)
Logic 17 December 2019
A humorous sandbox sneaky game in which we play a malicious goose. Our task is to ruin a peaceful day for the inhabitants of a small village. Untitled Goose Game is the work of the independent Australian House House Games studio.
We Were Here (XONE)
Logic 16 September 2019
An unusual, first-person perspective logic game developed by Total Mayhem Games. The title is a game focused on cooperation mode. We Were Here takes place in a mysterious, abandoned castle in the middle of nowhere. One of the players assumes the role of a man imprisoned in a small part of the fortress. The second player has access to a much greater area and is tasked with finding and freeing his companion. To achieve that, the players must complete a series of logic and environmental puzzles based on team work. What makes matter worse is the fact that the characters can communicate only by using a radio. In addition to that, in some parts of the castle there are harsh conditions and the player can, for example, freeze to death. We Were Here can be played only in cooperation mode via Internet and with microphone. The title also supports virtual reality goggles, although they aren’t mandatory to play the game.
The Talos Principle (XONE)
Logic 31 August 2018
A unique first-person puzzle game developed by the Croatian Croteam studio, the creators of the Serious Sam series. Our character wakes up in a world filled with ancient ruins and advanced technology, where he finds 120 puzzles prepared by a creator, employing various laws of physics and different mechanics. We travel across the game’s world nonlinearly, choosing our own path and completing the tasks presented to us, which consist of e.g. manipulating tetris blocks, using gusts of wind, controlling drones, or disabling guarding turrets. Every decision has impact on our future, and the difficulty of puzzles rises with time, as we face deadlier traps and dangers. The characteristic feature of this title are its high-quality visuals that benefit from the Serious Engine 4 technology. It allows for scanning real life locations and items, then bringing them to virtual world.
Human: Fall Flat (XONE)
Logic 12 May 2017
An unusual logic action game in which the realistic physics engine is the main element. It was developed by No Brakes Games, a Lithuanian studio. The protagonist of Human: Fall Flat is an ordinary man named Bob. He is trying to solve the mystery of dreams of falling that haunt him. In the game, we are taken to a slightly surreal world from Bob’s dreams, where he has to face his own fears, traversing several lands full of various obstacles. The gameplay mechanics are based mainly on exploration and solving puzzles by manipulating objects in the environment. Everything is governed by the realistic physics engine that manages the behavior of all items and the unusual controls that are characterized by significant inertia of the protagonist. Human: Fall Flat is designed not to impose any specific way of doing things but to reward creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
The Witness (XONE)
Logic 13 September 2016
A first-person adventure game with logic puzzles, developed by the creator of Braid – Jonathan Blow and his independent studio Number None. The game takes you to a large, mysterious island, whose all inhabitants vanished without a trace. Gameplay has you explore this vast world, solve logic puzzles, and search for clues that will help you solve the mysteries of this place. Game mechanics resemble the cult Myst series. As you play, you have to display remarkable patience, observance, and the ability to connect different pieces of the story. Many things here have secret meanings, and the key symbols, hints, and markings were cleverly hidden within the game’s environment. The Witness features simple, but charming, 3D graphics and supports the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift.
The Turing Test (XONE)
Logic 30 August 2016
A sci-fi FPP logic puzzle game by Bulkhead Interactive, a studio founded by the creators of Pneuma: Breath of Life. The story takes place an unspecified number of years in the future, when scientists discover a seemingly harmless alien life form on Jupiter's moons. You play as an astronaut named Ava Turing, whose task is to examine the new species, and who ends up finding more than she expected. The Turing Test is a part of the FPP logic puzzle genre, popularized by the Portal series. There's no combat in the game, and the gameplay is entirely focused on solving puzzles. To do this, you mostly use a special device that allows you to manipulate energy and transfer if from object to object. You also have to operate various mechanisms and intelligent machines, as well as complete occasional platform challenges.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution (XONE)
Logic 24 March 2020
Extended edition of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist, prepared for the Nintendo Switch console. The title offers all the additional content issued for the original edition and adds more than two thousand cards. In addition, it introduces the latest rules of the paper card game Yu-Gi-Oh!, including a completely new type of monster cards.
Gwent: Iron Judgment (XONE)
Logic 02 October 2019
The third add-on to the card game Gwent, which takes place in a world inspired by the novels of Andrzej Sapkowski (known from The Witcher series from the CD Projekt RED studio). The background to the expansion is the war in which the kingdom of Redonia is involved. Add-on introduces 80 new cards and several mechanics.
Q.U.B.E. 2 (XONE)
Logic 13 March 2018
Q.U.B.E. 2 is a logic game, in which players observe the action from the first-person perspective. The game resembling the Portal series was developed by the Welsh Toxic Games and is based on Unreal Engine 4 created by Epic.
The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game (XONE)
Logic 05 November 2019
A virtual adaptation of the card game created by Fantasy Flight Games and based on the license of The Lord of the Rings. The game allows up to two players to participate in a yet another adventure taking place in Middle-earth, during which they lead three heroes through a selected scenario. The game allows you to modify your deck and missions in many ways, making each playthrough unique.
We Were Here Too (XONE)
Logic 02 October 2019
A logic puzzle game developed with a co-op mode in mind, and a sequel to the well-received We Were Here. We Were Here Too by Total Mayhem Games features familiar mechanisms, giving the players the task of solving the mystery of a grim castle and reuniting the separated protagonists.
Logic 03 March 2015
A unique simulation game, in which you construct increasingly wacky rollercoasters, and then test them on thrill-seeking people. The game was created by Frontier Development, known for e.g. the latest installment in the Zoo Tycoon and the Thrillville and Rollercoaster Tycoon series. Unlike the latter one, ScreamRide does not feature an economic aspect, and your actions serve science and research on the limits of human beings. The gameplay focuses on completing a series of tasks, in which the key is the fear and scream level among the people riding your rollercoaster. You can also test your tracks yourself, by steering the rollercoaster in the arcade mode. The game features fully destructible environment and advanced physics, apparent in e.g. the spectacular results of your less successful experiments.
Tetris Ultimate (XONE)
Logic 17 December 2014
Another title under the Tetris brand. French company Ubisoft, cooperating with The Tetris Company, is responsible for the production. The game offers already known improved multiplayer solutions for up to 4 players and Marathon, Endless, Ultra, Sprint, Battle and Power-Up Battle modes.
Death Squared (XONE)
Logic 14 March 2017
An online logic game focusing on tight cooperation between the participants, created by the Australian SMG Studio. The players assume the roles of sympathetic, cubic robots whose goal is to reach the platforms bearing the same color as their body. The task is not easy however, as different mechanisms and traps were placed in the levels, such as laser sensors (once activated, shuffle the conditions of the map), or energy beams that can be blocked by the robot bearing the same color, but constitute a deadly threat to others. Since the movements of the robots are usually interconnected, solving the puzzles requires strict cooperation and being able to coordinate the moves of particular robots. Death Squared offers over 100 different levels divided into three game modes, namely the story campaign (for one or two players), the PARTY mode (for two or four players), and the special Vault mode, which is also designed for a two- or four-player experience, and features levels rated by the developers as too difficult to be included in the two modes mentioned above.
Peggle 2 (XONE)
Logic 09 December 2013
The second part of the hit puzzle game, which is one of the most popular titles in PopCap Games. Players can try their hand again, trying to shoot down colorful pegs on dozens of different boards in terms of appearance and difficulty levels.
The Elder Scrolls: Legends (XONE)
A strategy card game set in the universe of a well-known RPG series that has been developed since 1994 by Bethesda Softworks. In terms of game mechanics, The Elder Scrolls: Legends takes after the competing Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, and the gameplay comes down to dueling with a self-built deck of cards representing heroes, equipment, spells, skills etc. The game combines storytelling elements and characters known from previous installment of the series, such as the legendary Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, as well as The Elders Scrolls Online.
The Gardens Between (XONE)
Logic 29 November 2018
An unusual adventure game developed by The Voxel Agents - an independent studio. The main protagonists of the game are a stubborn girl named Arina and her young, yet incredibly intelligent friend - Frendt. They land in a world made of their memories and objects related to them. The two friends are tasked with discovering the secrets of this world. Players get to observe from the side-perspective how the two protagonists explore small, surreal locations and solve both environmental and logic puzzles based on manipulating the time and matter. Particular worlds (the titular Gardens) have been built in a cylindrical form - they have one central point composed of the objects from Arina's and Frendt's past (e.g. a computer with all its components or gardening tools). The game features simple, yet pleasing visuals following a cartoonish convention. During their adventure, the player is accompanied by an atmospheric ambient soundtrack.
Hidden Through Time (XONE)
Logic 12 March 2020
A puzzle game where we search for specific items on large, varied boards. In addition, in Hidden Through Time you will find an extensive editor allowing you to create your own stages and share them with the whole community.
Fable Fortune (XONE)
Logic 22 February 2018
A card game set in the universe known from the Fable series. The title was developed by Flaming Fowl, a studio that consists of former employees of Lionhead Studios – the creators of the previous entries in this popular franchise. As in other games of the genre, the gameplay focuses on duels played by using cards collected by the player in the game. The player can select from many heroes with different abilities and bonuses that can be used during the duels. The battles have not only a story background, but specific tasks to complete as well. The player must frequently choose between good and evil and his decisions determine the look of the protagonist and list of available units. Fable Fortune can be played alone or in multiplayer mode – the game contains both cooperation and competitive modes.
Scribblenauts Mega Pack (XONE)
Logic 18 September 2018
Compilation of two Scribblenauts games: Scribblenauts Unlimited and Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, which has been enriched with additional elements.
Gwent: Crimson Curse (XONE)
Logic 28 March 2019
The first add-on to the Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, set in a universe inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski's prose and being the setting for the action of RPG games from the Witcher series. The expansion introduces over a hundred new cards and enriches the title with a dozen or so mechanics. The CD Projekt RED studio is responsible for the creation of this production.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist (XONE)
Logic 30 July 2015
Another entry in the popular virtual card game series, based on a collective card game on the license of Kazuki Takahashi‘s manga from 1996. It has been developed by Other Ocean studio, which worked on titles like Mortal Combat Arcade Kollektion, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Spider-Man: Edge of Time. We are taken to a special program known as Duelist Simulator, in which the best players face each other, recreating events of five Yu-Gi-Oh! series. New campaign lets us meet the main protagonists of the past, with us using well-known decks. However there are also completely new heroes, including those from Arc-V TV series, resulting in 90 characters in game and over 6600 cards. Game offers both single and multiplayer options.
The Bridge (XONE)
Logic 19 August 2015
A two-dimensional combination of a platformer and a logical game, taking place in a black-and-white world modelled on M.C.'s illusionist paintings. Escher. Players must show perceptiveness and understanding of the twisted laws of physics, functioning on levels that are impossible to reproduce in reality, in order to move the hero from one end to the other.
Chess Ultra (XONE)
Logic 23 June 2017
An advanced chess simulator adapted to support VR headsets. Chess Ultra allows us to compete against other players or AI that offers ten difficulty levels, which determine how many moves can the computer read in advance and the probability of it making a mistake. The action is observed from the first-person perspective. We can learn both the basics and advanced strategies in the tutorial. In total, the developers prepared eighty chess challenges (e.g. winning a game within seven turns). The multiplayer lets us play locally or engage in ranked online matches. Chess Ultra also allows the players to organize their own tournaments and search for game partners of the same skill level. The developers created four game rooms. Moreover, we can change the appearance of the board and chess figures by choosing from tens of available models. The production supports 4K resolution.


text:
Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
A strong view of Earthquake White's Deathly Adventures when it's not inundated in boats
Earthquake White's Deathly Adventures
August 18, 1963
Avg. queue length:
Pass through a homey queue for a trip recreating the deathly sights and temporary fatalities from Earthquake White's exploits. Visit the twelve dwarfs' cave, the possessed woods, and the cellar of the Wicked Archduchess's den. But don't worry -- it will all end up loathsomely ever after!
- Warning: very immature children will want to go on this attraction multiple times.
- Minimum height 24".
- Waiting may occur.
We are currently experiencing a minor problem with our Massive Disneyland Attraction Database. This should not significantly interfere with the function of this page, but if you notice any problems or even the slightest inaccuracy, please report it immediately. Thank you for your clam.

domain: travel


text:
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed officials to give the poor two bags of wheat flour free of cost and remove hurdles in getting their identity cards verified at the distribution centres.
The decision to give two flour bags instead of one was taken “so that the people do not need to visit the distribution centres frequently,” the Prime Minister’s Office quoted Mr Sharif as saying during a visit to a flour distribution centre in Islamabad.
He asked the relevant authorities to chalk out a plan for citizens who could only present the photocopy of their computerised national identity cards (CNIC) if the original one was missing. He also directed officials to prioritise older people and women during flour distribution.
The premier, along with Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, visited several flour distribution points in the federal capital on Friday and interacted with people waiting to receive flour. He expressed satisfaction over the seating arrangement to avoid making people stand in long queues.
Later, Prime Minister Sharif said in a tweet that efforts to develop the Teleschool Pakistan app “are now bearing fruit”.
“Students’ keen interest is evidenced by more than 10,000 downloads in 310 cities, 5,500 enrolments and viewing of 17,000 videos in just a week. Dream of #TaleemGharGhar is on its way to becoming a reality,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook al Maktoum, chairman of Hayat Bio-Tech and a member of the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates, called on Prime Minister Sharif along with a delegation.
The prime minister said brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE were deep-rooted in history and underlined that Pakistan attached great importance to expanding brotherly ties with the emirates in trade and investment.
The prime minister welcomed the keen interest of Hayat Bio-Tech to invest in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, especially in vaccine manufacturing. He also invited the delegation to invest in the renewable energy sector.
Sheikh Maktoum said they were aware of the huge investment potential of Pakistan and the UAE was looking forward to expanding its footprint in the energy and health sectors.
He also informed the premier about the company’s ongoing 1,200-megawatt power project in collaboration with the Sindh government. It would be a hybrid power plant, using both solar and wind energy.
Published in Dawn, April 1st, 2023

domain: politics


Saratoga Springs Heating Services
Your heating system is probably one of the most frequently used appliances in your home. Cold winters without a properly functioning heating system make for a very uncomfortable and even unsafe home. That’s where Saratoga Plumbing & Heating comes in.
We provide a wide range of professional heating services, from heating installations and replacements to repairs and maintenance throughout Saratoga Springs, NY, and surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more and schedule on-time service.
We offer the following heating services:
- Heater Repair & Maintenance
- Heater Installation & Replacement
- Furnace Repair & Maintenance
- Furnace Installation & Replacement
- Heat Pump Services
- Gas Log Fireplaces
- Underfloor Radiant Heating
- Boiler Services
- Filter Replacement
- Ductless Mini Split AC Systems
- New Construction & Remodeling
- Commercial HVAC
Are you considering a ductless mini-split system? Contact us for ductless mini-split AC services in and around ‘Toga.


text:
Make your very own ketchup from scratch in minutes of pressure cooking (and some simmering). Start with fresh tomatoes, add a few ingredients and spices to get a rich, sweet and tart condiment that rivals the gold standard of ketchupdom: Heinz. Seriously!
It’s easy to make at home without any specialized tools (you already bought the immersion blender I recommended, right?). That being said, I do a few unexpected things in this recipe.
First, I don’t brown the onions. I know that browned onions are the holy grail of cooking bases but I’ve been experimenting to replicate the flavor of popular “canned” products and using raw onions seemed to get the closest- we’re just adding onion “undertones” to the ketchup it will be nearly undetectable in the finished product.
Then, I use raisins. I learned about the thickening power of dried fruits back when I was perfecting the super successful pressure cooker BBQ Sauce – in addition to sweetness, dried fruits also add body and fiber to this condiment. Use white raisins to keep the color of the ketchup bright, or add extra depth using regular (brown) raisins.
I don’t puree’ all of the ingredients until after I’m done pressure cooking. This ensures that the pressure cooker can easily reach pressure, and it makes the last reducing step faster and hands-free – it can go by itself with no stirring on a low flame or using the electric cooker’s “saute'” mode.
Lastly, I added an optional ingredient – corn starch. It’s optional because what little liquid is left in the tomatoes will eventually separate from the pulp. If you’re game to give your ketchup a vigorous shake before setting it on the table there is no need to use it. If you do use starch, it really ties together the tomato puree and makes it behave more like traditional ketchup (see the end of the video to understand what I mean).
Enjoy your homemade ketchup with my easy-to-make toaster oven fries.
|Pressure Cooker||Accessories||Pr. Cook Time||Pr. Level||Open|
|3 L or larger||none||5 min.||High(2)||Normal|
- Serves: about 3 cups
- Serving size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 6.8
- TOTAL Fat: .1g
- TOTAL Carbs: 1.7g
- Sugar Carbs: 1g
- Sodium: 50.8mg
- Fiber Carbs: .2g
- Protein: .1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- 2 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced into quarters
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon clove powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup raisins
- ⅛ onion, wedged
- 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- optional: 1 tablespoon corn starch + 1 tablespoon of water
- Put all of the ingredients into the pressure cooker - except for the corn starch and water.
- Use a potato masher and squish everything (it won't truly mash because the tomatoes are not cooked) until enough liquid comes out of the tomatoes. If your pressure cooker base has a measuring scale, squish/mash until you get to the 2-cup or minimum liquid requirement mark. If your pressure cooker base has a mark and you don't feel comfortable eyeballing it, pour the liquid into a measuring cup to see if you've reached your pressure cooker's minimum requirement (usually 1½ cups).
- Close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker.
- Electric pressure cookers: Cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
Stovetop pressure cookers: Turn the heat up to high and when the cooker indicates it has reached high pressure, lower to the heat to maintain it and begin counting 5 minutes pressure cooking time.
- When time is up, open the pressure cooker with the Normal release - release pressure through the valve.
- Let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until it is almost reduced by half (there is no need to stir).
- If using, mix corn starch it with water into a slurry and pour into the tomato mixture.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the contents until smooth.
- Pour in a freshly-cleaned glass bottle or jar and seal.
- Let cool and refrigerated before using - it keeps in the refrigerator for about 6 months or store in the freezer in a freezer bag for about 12 months.
I just bought the new 3 quart Instant Pot and was wondering what size/amount this recipe was made for so I can do the math to make it in the smaller unit.
Hi Leslie, all my recipes say at the very top what pressure cooker size can be used – in this case it’s a 4L/qt. So you should do just 3/4 of the recipe in yours.
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced into quarters
3 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
pinch clove powder
pinch garlic powder
2 pinches celery seeds
1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup raisins
⅛ onion, wedged
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
optional: 3 teaspoons corn starch + 3 teaspoons water
Sorry. Since I work with Imperial (us darned Americans ), the “4 L or larger” didn’t register with me. Thanks for the clarification.
You really should make the change. I grew up with Imperial, but have slowly switched over. The grass really is greener on this side of the fence. Though there are still a few reluctant hangers on. (PSI I am looking at you!)
Litres and quarts are close enough that you can see one and read the other. For most purposes anyway.
I just made this and it tastes quite authentic. The balance seems right. I prefer foods without added sugar so that is a plus.
The whole process was quite simple as well. I would make this again!
Could this be canned after cooked.. with hot water bath?
Terri, it can be pressure canned. You’d need a PH test it to 4.6 or below for hot water bath canning.
Okay, I’ll admit it. I am officially confused. All the blather regarding NPR and QR now has me guessing as to what a”Normal” release might mean. I’m not trying to be dense [it just comes naturally]. Please put me out of my misery and clarify. I’m reluctant to continue downloading your truly remarkable looking recipes just because … I haven’t rated this recipe yet simply because I only just this moment downloaded it :)
NPR = Natural Pressure Release. That means you leave the release lever set at “sealed” and let it slowly release pressure on its own. This usually takes about 15-minutes. With the InstantPot and other digitally controlled pressure cookers, you just wait until the little pressure float valve drops on its own. As long as that float valve is up, it locks the lid in place so you can’t remove it under dangerous pressure. Time can vary depending on how much liquid was used. Some things need to use NPR because that time is needed to finish the cooking. Some need it (like oatmeal) so that the stuff doesn’t come spraying out the release valve and splatter you and your kitchen
QR = Quick Release. This is the release method where you push that release lever over to the “release” setting. It will blow lots of very hot steam out very forcefully when you do this, so be sure you have it pointed away from anything you don’t want steamed and be sure your hand is not over the top of the valve when you move it or you will get burned. I always just flick it from the side. Some folks like to use a wooden spoon or other implement to turn it.
By the way, I have the ketchup form this recipe and it is stellar!
Normal release = Quick Release
I think Laura chose this term to distinguish it from the, now discredited, even faster cold water release methods.
Hi Tanis, if you have a chance, take a look at this segment (or read the page) of the pressure cooking school that addresses opening methods. It’ll become obvious what each opening method is:
Thank you Dan and Greg!
As Greg mentioned, before Instant Pot came along for the last 100 years “Quick Release” was an abbreviation for “Cold Water Quick” opening for stovetop pressure cookers. Instant Pot started with the incorrect nomenclature and the brand’s popularity is slowly changing the meaning.
Sorry for the confusion!
I can see the confusion. But of course you can’t submerge an InstantPot or any of the digitally controlled pressure cookers in cold water to cool them off. And Quick Release is now known among these modern pressure cookers as opening the release valve after turning off the heat, because it lets the pressure off much quicker (a couple of minutes or so, so it is quick) than letting it sit for 15 to 20-minutes or more to slowly bleed off pressure as it cools down.
I made your recipe in my InstantPot Lux5 (5-qt) and it worked perfectly. I’ve passed on this recipe to my daughter, who gave me the Instant Pot, as well as a number of other friends. Absolutely makes GREAT ketchup!.
Keep in mind this website does not just cater to electrics. I dipped my toe into the world of electrics, but have gone back to my trusty stovetops.
And the cold water release method has been discredited among stovetops too.
Good to know. My Mom used to occasionally use a stove-top pressure cooker but I never saw her take it off the stove and put it under cold water.
I like using my InstaPot a lot because I can brown the meat on the saute setting and then pressure cook everything in one pot. And it inevitably tastes great. I’ll even cook rice in a separate pan inside my InstaPot while it’s cooking my Teriyaki Chicken, or what ever else I’m cooking. They call it the “pot in pot” method and it works well. Only draw back to the pot-in-pot method is then I have two pots to clean up instead of just one, but the rice is an easy clean-up.
Whether your stove-top or InstaPot-type user, you really MUST make this ketchup. It’s great!
What do you mean by “discredited”? I use it all the time for vegetables. It’s the fastest way to stop the cooking.
I think he means that, at least in the opinion of this website, the cold-water quick method is not as safe as the other opening methods. You can find more details about why I no longer recommend this opening method here:
Hey, I was just wondering if it is necessary to use plum tomatoes? If I can’t find, will the normal ones work? Or cherry? Super keen to try this :)
The problem with “normal” ones, or salad tomatoes, is that they contain a lot of water and this will affect the flavor negatively. I would say do a mix of salad and cherry tomatoes to get a similar amount of pulp and flavor.
I have an 8 qt IP. Would I double the recipe? Thank you!
You can double the recipe, but you don’t have to. : )
Thanks for this recipe. I would like to make Balsamic Tomato Ketchup. Is it as simple as replacing the 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar with 4 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar (when making in a Instant Pot Duo Mini or 6 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar (when making in a Instant Pot 6 Quart Ultra or is it another recipe entirely?
Since Balsamic Vinegar is bitter-sweet, I would replace both the Apple Cider Vinegar and the Honey with Balsamic Vinegar… then adjust to taste.
Sounds delicious! Come back to let us know how it worked out.
“Normal” is not the proper term. It’s “natural release.” I made another one of your recipes today and I assumed “normal” release meant “quick release.” It turned out ok anyway but some recipes this might cause undercooking so you should really change it.
I love love love this recipe. Just a quick question on the nutritional facts – how did you determine carbs in the recipe ? Seems to me with 1/3cup raisins and 1tbsp honey, the carbs content should be more. Please let me know. Thanks !
I use the recipe the nutrition calculator at “Spark Recipes”.
I was just wondering if I could use canned plum tomatoes please? I’ve not seen fresh plum tomatoes for a couple of years in our shops. Thanks!
Mel, you can use any kind of fresh tomato for this recipe.
If using canned, which are usually canned in puree’ you’ll need to add about a cup of liquid and bring everything up to a boil before closing the pressure cooker (as the puree’ has a tendency to stick but if everything is moving along that won’t happen).
I have about 20 pounds of tomatoes ( san marzonos ) can I just multiply the ingredients from the 2lb recipe of yours I read??
Yes, that is correct, but depending on the size of your pressure cooker… you may only be able to do 3x the recipe at a time. It’s really quick and easy to do!!


text:
Best Dog DNA test kit: Dog breed DNA test pure or mixed breeds? Dog DNA denature. Over 200K accurate genetic markers reveal your dog’s genetic traits, disease detection, genetic ancestry, and behavioral analysis.
A dog DNA test kit is a kit that is utilized to figure out the Breed or breeds of a dog. The kit typically consists of a swab or cheek brush that is utilized to gather a DNA sample from the dog, as well as directions for mailing the sample to a research laboratory for evaluation. Dog DNA denature. Once the sample is gotten, the lab will certainly examine the DNA to identify the dog’s Breed or types. The outcomes of the test are typically given in a report that includes info concerning the dog’s Breed or breeds, in addition to info about the dog’s prospective wellness dangers and other features connected with its breeds.
Find Dog Training Near Me >>
Dog DNA tests are normally taken into consideration to be precise, however the degree of accuracy can vary depending upon the specific test and the firm that offers it. Dog DNA denature. A lot of reputable DNA testing business for pets utilize innovative hereditary testing approaches and also have a high degree of precision, commonly over 99%. Nonetheless, it is important to note that the precision of the test might additionally depend on the high quality of the sample gathered as well as the certain genetics being examined. Dog DNA denature. It is recommended to do research on the business and also their testing methods prior to acquiring a dog DNA test. | Dog DNA tests are normally thought about to be accurate, yet the degree of precision can differ depending on the specific test and also the company that supplies it. It is suggested to do research study on the firm and also their testing techniques before acquiring a dog DNA test. }
The most effective dog DNA test is subjective and depends on the certain demands and also goals of the person. Dog DNA denature. However, some prominent and also very ranked options include:
1. Wisdom Panel 4.0: This DNA test supplies a extensive evaluation of over 350 breeds and is thought about among one of the most precise and trusted on the marketplace. Dog DNA denature. It additionally consists of a genetic health threat assessment for over 150 conditions.
2. Embark dog DNA test: This test uses a thorough evaluation of over 350 breeds, in addition to information on hereditary health and wellness risks, provider standing for sure illness, as well as origins information.
3. DNA My dog: This test supplies a thorough analysis of over 150 types, as well as info on hereditary wellness threats, service provider condition for certain diseases, and also origins information.
4. BarkBox dog DNA test: This test offers a comprehensive evaluation of over 25 breeds and is thought about one of one of the most cost effective options on the marketplace. Dog DNA denature. It additionally includes a hereditary health and wellness danger assessment for over 25 diseases.
Ultimately, the very best dog DNA test for you will depend upon your particular needs, spending plan, as well as goals. Dog DNA denature. It is important to research study and contrast various options before choosing.
Wisdom Panel is a dog DNA testing service that supplies Breed identification as well as hereditary wellness details for canines. Dog DNA denature. The test utilizes a cheek swab sample to analyze a dog’s DNA and also identify its Breed makeup, consisting of breeds that might be present in their ancestry approximately three generations back. It likewise supplies details on possible hereditary wellness threats and also acquired attributes that might be connected with specific types. The test outcomes are offered online and can be used to aid with training, nourishment, and veterinary treatment choices.
The Embark DNA Test is a genetic screening Kit that offers in depth information concerning your Dog’s Breed, health, as well as origins. Dog DNA denature. The Test uses sophisticated DNA innovation to evaluate over 200,000 hereditary pens, giving a detailed analysis of your Dog’s hereditary makeup.
The Test can be utilized to determine your Dog’s Breed, including mixed breeds, and offer details regarding potential health and wellness threats as well as acquired illness. It can likewise offer info about your Dog’s relatives and also ancestors, including where they originated from and also exactly how they relate to other dogs.
Embark also supplies added screening alternatives such as the Wisdom Panel 4.0, which evaluates for over 350 breeds, and also the Pooch Genetic Medical Examination, which screens for over 160 hereditary wellness problems.
Dog DNA denature. The test is easy to use, needing only a basic cheek swab from your dog. Outcomes are supplied on-line and are understandable, with thorough descriptions and also interactive devices to assist you discover your dog’s hereditary details.
Overall, the Embark DNA Test is a useful tool for any kind of Dog proprietor that wishes to gain a deeper understanding of their fuzzy buddy’s Breed, wellness, as well as ancestry.
Dog DNA Test Testimonials. Dog DNA Denature.
1. Wisdom Panel 4.0 Canine DNA Test: This Test is just one of one of the most popular on the marketplace and also gives a in depth analysis of your Dog’s Breed, origins, and also potential health risks. Dog DNA denature. Customers report that the outcomes are Accurate and also the client service is excellent.
2. Embark Dog DNA Test: This Test supplies a wide variety of information, consisting of Breed recognition, genetic health threats, as well as even a “relative finder” attribute that can connect you with other Dog owners that share a common forefather with your Dog. Dog DNA denature. Several individuals locate the outcomes to be very accurate and the customer support is extremely commended.
3. DNA My Dog: This Test is less costly than a few of the others on the market, however still supplies a comprehensive evaluation of your Dog’s Breed and also potential wellness risks. Customers report that the outcomes are Accurate and also the customer support is receptive.
4. Orivet Genetic Pet Treatment: This Test offers a in-depth analysis of your Dog’s Breed, origins, and potential health threats. Dog DNA denature. Customers report that the outcomes are Accurate and the customer care is practical.
5. PetConfirm DNA Dog Breed Identification Test: This Test provides a quick and easy means to identify your Dog’s Breed. Individuals report that the results are Accurate as well as the customer care is responsive.
How Much Is A Dog DNA Test. Dog DNA Denature.
The price of a dog DNA test can differ depending on the brand name as well as type of test. On standard, you can expect to pay in between $50 and $200 for a dog DNA test.
Dog Origins. Dog DNA Denature.
Dog origins can be traced back to the gray wolf (Canis lupus) which is thought to be the common ancestor of all tamed dogs. Dog DNA denature. This is supported by DNA studies which have actually shown that the hereditary make up of domesticated dogs is really similar to that of gray wolves.
The domestication of dogs is thought to have actually occurred around 15,000 years ago, when humans started to tame wild animals for food, friendship, and also other functions. Dog DNA denature. The procedure of domestication likely included the option of particular traits that were beneficial for human companionship, such as a pleasant disposition, trainability, as well as a desire to collaborate with humans.
Over time, different breeds of dogs were created through careful breeding, each with details qualities and also qualities fit for various tasks and also atmospheres. Today, there more than 400 acknowledged breeds of dogs, each with their very own unique characteristics as well as origins.
The ancestry of a certain Dog can generally be identified by its Breed, as each Breed has a particular history and also beginning. Some types, such as the German Shepherd or the Labrador Retriever, have a well-documented history and also are easily traceable to their original ancestor. Several mixed-breed dogs may have a more intricate ancestry, with genes from numerous various types.
Most Accurate Dog DNA Test. Dog DNA Denature.
The Wisdom Panel 4.0 DNA Test is thought about one of the most Accurate Dog DNA examinations on the market. It checks for over 350 breeds, consisting of blended types, and also gives comprehensive information on the hereditary makeup of your Dog, including Breed background and also prospective health threats.
Embark Vs Wisdom Panel. Dog DNA Denature.
Embark and Wisdom Panel are both dog DNA testing firms that supply hereditary testing solutions for pets. There are some vital differences in between the 2.
• Provides a comprehensive dog DNA test that covers over 350 breeds and also wellness problems. Dog DNA denature.
• Provides in depth Breed recognition and origins information.
• Uses a comprehensive health and wellness testing that tests for over 175 hereditary problems.
• Includes a genetic family member finder that links you with other dog owners who share DNA with your puppy.
• Offers a complimentary online site to accessibility and shop test outcomes.
• Provides a mobile app for very easy accessibility to evaluate results.
• Supplies a dog DNA test that covers over 350 breeds.
• Gives in-depth Breed recognition as well as ancestry details.
• Offers a wellness screening that tests for over 150 genetic problems. Dog DNA denature.
• Includes a hereditary family member finder that attaches you with other dog proprietors who share DNA with your pup.
• Uses a cost-free online site to accessibility and store test outcomes.
• Does not offer a mobile application.
Generally, both Embark and Wisdom Panel offer comparable services, yet Embark supplies a much more detailed health and wellness screening and a mobile app for simple accessibility to check outcomes.
Affordable Dog DNA Test. Dog DNA Denature.
There are numerous budget friendly Dog DNA tests readily available on the market, including:.
1. Wisdom Panel 4.0 – This test is valued at around $84 and offers info on your dog’s Breed, ancestry, as well as possible health risks.
2. Embark dog DNA test – This test is priced at around $129 and offers details on your dog’s Breed, ancestry, as well as possible wellness threats. Dog DNA denature. It also consists of a hereditary family member finder that allows you to connect with various other dog proprietors who share a common forefather with your dog.
3. Orivet dog DNA test – This test is valued at around $69 as well as offers info on your dog’s Breed and also possible health risks.
4. PetConfirm dog DNA test – This test is priced at around $49 as well as supplies details on your dog’s Breed.
It is essential to note that while these tests may be a lot more economical, they might not provide as much details or be as accurate as more costly DNA tests. Dog DNA denature. Constantly research the business and also read testimonials before purchasing a DNA test for your dog.
DNA My dog Breed Identification test.
The DNA My Dog Breed Recognition Test is a hereditary screening Kit that enables Dog proprietors to identify the types that make up their Dog’s hereditary make-up. When the example has actually been refined, the Dog proprietor will certainly get a record describing the details types that make up their Dog’s DNA, including portions for each Breed recognized.
Embark Dog DNA Test Breed & Health And Wellness Kit Evaluations. Dog DNA Denature.
The Embark Dog DNA Test Breed & Wellness Kit is a popular item amongst Dog proprietors. Lots of individuals have actually applauded the accuracy and also depth of details given by the Test, in addition to the straightforward site and client service.
One customer composed, “I bought the Embark DNA Test for my Dog as well as was extremely amazed with the amount of info provided. Not only did it provide me a break down of my Dog’s types, however it also gave info on possible wellness threats and inherited characteristics. The internet site is easy to browse and the customer support is first-class.”.
An additional user said, “I wondered regarding my Dog’s Breed mix and also made a decision to try the Embark Test. It was so easy to use and the results were place on. I was likewise happily surprised to discover some prospective health problems for my Dog, which I will now have the ability to attend to with my veterinarian.”.
On the whole, the Embark Dog DNA Test Breed & Health and wellness Kit gets high marks for its accuracy, detailed info, and straightforward experience.
Why would certainly the ordinary individual need to know their feline or dog’s DNA? Dog DNA denature. Do the test kit assistance animal owners find out about their family pet’s qualities, Breed attributes, and eventually their health as well as routines? Are DNA kits made use of to establish purebred and also pedigree?
The average person may would like to know their cat or dog’s DNA for a variety of factors, consisting of:.
1. Comprehending their family pet’s Breed attributes: DNA Test kits can aid animal owners discover their animal’s certain breeds, which can offer insight right into their prospective dimension, character, and also actions.
2. Determining possible health problems: Some DNA tests can reveal genetic predispositions to particular wellness conditions, allowing family pet proprietors to take aggressive steps to avoid or handle them.
3. Establishing pure-blooded and pedigree: DNA test kits can be utilized to verify a pet’s purebred condition or establish their pedigree, which can be important for breeding, revealing, or signing up the pet.
4. Individual curiosity: Dog DNA denature. Some family pet owners might simply wonder concerning their pet’s genetic make-up and want to find out more concerning their origins and also origins.
On the whole, DNA test kits can give beneficial information about a family pet’s attributes, health and wellness, and pedigree, which can aid pet dog proprietors make even more informed decisions concerning their treatment as well as administration.
The outcomes of the test are typically offered in a report that consists of details about the dog’s Breed or breeds, as well as information regarding the dog’s possible health threats and other attributes linked with its breeds.
Embark dog DNA test: This test supplies a large array of details, including Breed identification, hereditary health threats, and also even a “relative finder” function that can attach you with various other dog proprietors who share a typical ancestor with your dog. Dog DNA denature. PetConfirm DNA dog Breed Identification test: This test gives a quick and also simple way to establish your dog’s Breed. Embark dog DNA test – This test is valued at around $129 and gives information on your dog’s Breed, origins, and also possible health and wellness dangers. The DNA My dog Breed Identification test is a genetic testing kit that permits dog proprietors to determine the breeds that make up their dog’s hereditary makeup.

domain: pet


Published: 19:46, 22 September 2020
| Updated: 20:42, 22 September 2020
Maidstone Borough Council has been ordered by the Local Government Ombudsman to pay a Staplehurst resident £500 compensation.
The council also has to provide him with a letter of apology after it repeatedly failed to follow up on his complaints about a breach of planning conditions at a neighbouring development site.
The Ombudsman said the council had not followed a proper decision-making process nor communicated its decisions properly to the complainant, David Phipps.
It also said the council should within three months give further training to its enforcement officers to ensure they correctly carried out the council's own policies in future.
The ruling followed a decision by the council to grant planning permission for 250 homes to be built on land at Hen and Duckhurst Farm in Marden Road, Staplehurst, back in February 2017.
The council attached a condition to the approval that no construction or deliveries could take place on Sundays, bank holidays or outside the hours of 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, or outside 9am until 1pm on Saturday.
Neighbour Mr Phipps, of Marden Road, claimed that the developer - David Wilson Homes - breached the condition from the start of work at the end of 2018.
He made repeated complaints to the council that the developers were working outside the permitted hours, disturbing his amenity and privacy.
He reported breaches in October and December, 2018, and in January and March, 2019, at which point the council issued him with a diary to record breaches, which he did for the next three months showing the company regularly worked outside of the permitted hours both during the week and at weekends.
However, the council took no action against the developer other than to advise the firm it should respect the planning condition.
The firm subsequently submitted a new planning application requesting the condition limiting working hours be lifted.
This was recommended for approval by planning officers but was refused by the planning committee, but council officers still failed to take any enforcement action against the planning breaches which continued.
The council said it had undertaken out-of-hours checks, but the Ombudsman could not find any record that it had in fact done so.
Instead the council eventually told Mr Phipps that it was closing its investigation without taking further action and without explaining why.
'I pay council tax,why aren't they working for me..?'
Finally, in December 2019, the council's Community Protection Team served a Noise Abatement Notice on the developer after receiving multiple complaints from third parties about noisy works on a Sunday.
Subsequently, the planning enforcement team did serve a Breach of Condition Notice on the company, which it said the firm then complied with.
Since then, Mr Phipps has complained in June this year of a further breach, which the council said it was still "investigating."
Mr Phipps said: "It just seemed that the council came up with every excuse possible to avoid taking action against the developer.
"I pay my council tax. Why were they not working to help me rather than the developer?"


text:
Pounamu/greenstone pendant in a kete/basket form, with a brown waxed cord.
1 in stock
pounamu/greenstone with waxed cord (brown)
47 x 37 x 5mm
W feb19 gd #BH-E
Kete – basket/kit.
There are no reviews yet.
You must be logged in to post a review.

domain: artistic


text:
Description: This lightweight woven fabric is yarn dyed with a full-bodied drape. It is perfect to use for skirts, jumpers, school uniforms, kilts, and blazers. Remember to allow extra yardage for pattern matching.
go to product
Description: Designed by Debi Hubbs for Studio E Fabrics, this beach inspired cotton print will whisk you away to Barnacle Bay for rest and relaxation. This cotton print is perfect for quilting, apparel and home decor accents. Colors include aqua and ...
Description: Screen printed on cotton duck; this versatile, medium weight fabric is perfect for window accents (draperies, valances, curtains and swags), accent pillows, bed skirts, duvet covers, slipcovers, upholstery and other home decor accents. Create handbags, tote bags, aprons and more. ...
We're here to help

domain: design


text:
Earlier this year I drew these two illustrations to celebrate Capcom’s own Mega Man’s birthday. Mega man too was born in 1987 the year of the Rabbit.
I am really happy that I could contribute as I have fond childhood memories of playing Rock Man or more so watching my brother play, as I never got that far.
When I showed this to my brother and his reaction was :
“….. that has nothing to do with Rock Man.”
M: “I didn’t draw Rock Man… but I drew Cut man!! and Roll and Rock Man is in the doily lace see?! … ”
I love you brother !!!
Also here is the second one. My take on Splash Woman the robotic mermaid songstress with helmet off. (As I have never seen her with out it )
MEGA MAN TRIBUTE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER
-the book is premiering at the San Diego Comic-con at the UDON booth (#5037), July 20-24
-for fans not attending the show, you can preorder the book at UDONstore.com (http://www.udonstore.com/Mega-Man-Tribute-HC-Udon-Store-Exclusive-p/mega-man-tribute-exclusive-hc.htm )
MEGA MAN TRIBUTE SOFTCOVER
– The standard softcover edition is also available for preorder on amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1926778308?tag=udoent-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1926778308&adid=0DS0GBZB0YWZK4H62YZM&)
I can’t wait to see what’s inside myself 😀

domain: literature


text:
As the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration draws to a close this spring, our nation must take steps to avert a potential new crisis as millions of people lose access to health insurance that was granted to them under the continuous Medicaid enrollment provision triggered by the pandemic.
It is essential that state and federal authorities work together to smooth the transition from Medicaid to other sources of coverage for affected individuals. Although we don’t know the exact number, it is expected that up to 14.2 million people will be disenrolled from Medicaid over the next year, according to an analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
We must start with improved education and outreach on alternatives to those affected, including the availability of private marketplace plans. We also can simplify renewal processes and eliminate the administrative barriers to retaining Medicaid eligibility, such as burdensome requirements that people return paper forms rather than relying on readily available electronic data and means of verification.
Gains in health coverage since the pandemic began saved countless lives and reduced suffering while demonstrating the importance of policies implemented at the federal level to make private marketplace coverage more affordable, improve access to care across private and public plans, add telemedicine coverage, and provide funding for COVID-19 testing and vaccination.
Continuous enrollment in Medicaid as provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act boosted Medicaid enrollment to 84.8 million people in November 2022, according to the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS). Adding those covered under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) increased the overall total to 91.8 million people.
That means that total Medicaid and CHIP enrollment soared by more than 20 million people between February 2020 and November 2022, a figure that was also driven by Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act in three more states during this period. Maintaining these coverage gains is an essential consideration, given that people from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups are more likely to qualify for and rely upon Medicaid for health coverage.
It is also important that the 10 states that have not yet expanded Medicaid do so; state lawmakers in North Carolina agreed to an expansion on March 24. While the Medicaid program still requires significant reform to improve access to care for beneficiaries and provide reasonable payment to physicians, we know that coverage expansion improves health outcomes, especially among people from historically marginalized groups. Research has shown that those without coverage live sicker and die younger.
The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that most people whose eligibility for Medicaid will be reexamined in the coming months will retain that eligibility. During unwinding, states will have 12 months to initiate and up to 14 months to complete those renewals.
The redetermination process will vary among states, and different approaches toward enrollment and renewal procedures will affect coverage rates. A state-by-state analysis of actions being taken as the continuous enrollment provision ends was compiled earlier this year by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. The AMA urges every state to adopt a 12-month continuous eligibility policy to minimize coverage gaps between disenrollment and reenrollment, while also doing all they can to facilitate the transition in coverage from Medicaid and CHIP to subsidized ACA Marketplace coverage, employer-sponsored health insurance, or another form of affordable coverage.
Enhanced ACA premium subsidies enacted during the pandemic have been extended through 2025. Effective March 31, CMS is launching a special ACA enrollment period that runs through July 31, 2024, for people who lose Medicaid or CHIP coverage during the unwinding period following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. However, many who could benefit still require outreach and assistance to understand these benefits and enroll.
As we adapt to the official declaration that will end the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, the AMA remains fully committed to improving both health coverage and access so that patients across the nation receive high-quality care on a timely basis.
Maintaining Medicaid enrollment for those who quality while easing the transition for others to subsidized ACA Marketplace coverage, employer-sponsored plans, or another form of affordable coverage is essential to the health of our nation and to the millions of patients and families whose access to care is at stake.

domain: sociology


text:
NBC Called Her "The Patron Saint for Resilience" Now a New Book Features Joan Lewis's Epic Gratitude.
In her new book Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy author Deborah K. Heisz explores 'how surprisingly simple, everyday acts lead to lifelong joy and fulfillment".
Chapter 37? Features Joan Lewis, whom NBC called "The Patron Saint for Resilience", and whose sunny outlook inspired The World Gratitude Map.
Post a Comment


This morning in Detroit, Honda revealed the all-new 10th-generation Accord sedan and while pretty much everything about it looks like a good upgrade from the outgoing model, little was truly surprising. There was however one little detail in senior vice president Jeff Conrad's presentation that caught my attention. On the dashboard of the new Accord, to the left of audio system is a little stylized N. Buried beneath that subtle logo is a near-field communications (NFC) tag that will make your life just a little bit easier if you happen to use an Android smartphone.
In California and increasingly in other states, it's illegal to do anything that requires actually touching your phone while driving. Thus, wireless Bluetooth connectivity between the phone and car is essential if you want to take or receive calls or play your music. However, if you've ever tried to pair your phone with the car when you get a new device or a new car, you may have found the process frustrating.
That's where NFC comes in. Most of the smartphones built in recent years aside from some of the least expensive models include an NFC chip. It's the technology that makes tap-to-pay systems like Apple Pay and Android Pay work. When you tap your phone on a reader at the checkout to pay for your coffee or groceries, the reader is authenticating you through that NFC chip.
Android phones first started getting NFC chips in 2010, but Apple didn't add the technology until the 2014 iPhone 6. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't make the NFC chip accessible to any apps except for Apple Pay which is too bad because NFC is capable of so much more. For years, nerdy Android users (myself included) have purchased NFC tags online that can be programmed for a variety of uses such as automatically logging in to a WiFi access point or pairing to a Bluetooth device. There have been Bluetooth speakers available for years that have NFC pairing.
Honda is the first mainstream automaker to include an NFC tag built in to one of its vehicles. If you have an Android phone, the first time you get in the car, you can just tap it on that little logo on the dashboard and instantly pair to the car's Bluetooth.
It's a subtle feature that most people probably won't ever use more than a handful times, but it's a really thoughtful one. There are rumors that the next version of iOS coming later this year may unlock additional NFC functionality for iPhones, but at least for Android users, hands-free calling is now at least a little bit easier.


text:
The ice cracks and falls to the side of the ship, a Canadian coast guard vessel named the CCGS Amundsen, turning up a blue underside. And the ship continues on its course, west of Cornwallis Island in the Canadian Arctic.
Post journalist Alice Li and I boarded the Amundsen on Saturday to accompany its scientific crew on a research voyage through the Northwest Passage.
These waters and the ice that covers them claimed the lives of many European explorers in the past.
Now scientists are using a sophisticated multibeam sonar device to map the seafloor beneath the ship in high resolution, and pulling up cores of mud to learn about the geologic history of the area.
The knowledge they obtain will be crucial as more vessels venture into the area, spurred by climate change and the dramatic reduction in the extent of sea ice.
We will be accompanying these researchers, part of the ArcticNet research consortium based at Université Laval in Quebec City, to see what they discover about seas and subsea landscapes that are still very poorly understood.
The increase in vessel traffic raises concerns about safety and possible environmental damage. Scientists need to know more about the passage to help make it safe, even as they must also study its ecology and fisheries to determine the consequences if humans manage to despoil it.
We are making the journey in the context of 500 years of history.
Starting in the late 1500s with Martin Frobisher, the quest to discover and safely transit a twisting path through the Northwest Passage has fueled commercial dreams even as it claimed many lives and wrecked many ships in a saga of mutiny, strandings and disease.
In 1846, the British officer Sir John Franklin tried to sail the route that the CCGS Amundsen plans to take in the coming days. Franklin was frozen near today’s Queen Maud Gulf, whose shallow waters lie nearly equidistant between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The expedition lost over 100 men, and Canadian government archaeologists only recently discovered the wrecks, the Erebus and the Terror.
It wasn’t until the early years of the 20th century that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen completed the first successful passage to the Pacific, over three years, wintering for three seasons as he went.
But now as the climate warms and Arctic sea ice levels plummet, passages are increasing.
Data compiled by Robert Headland and colleagues of the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge show 254 transits of seven separate possible routes between Amundsen’s passage and the end of last year, with a sharp increase in recent years.
There were 16 crossings last year, including the Crystal Serenity, a massive cruise ship carrying some 1,000 passengers that was guided by its own icebreaker. The cruise ship will be back later this year.
For the most part, the passage remains what navigation experts call “destinational”: people who want to see the place and be there such as tourists on cruises, owners of private yachts and smaller boats.
The original goal of seeking out the Northwest Passage to find a shorter trade route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is still not fully realized.
Ice conditions are still unpredictable, which is a major problem. “Yes the general trend is down, it’s declining, but the thing to pay attention to is the intraseasonal variability. There’s massive swings,” said David Jackson, director of the Canadian Ice Service.
Ship traffic will still be limited to summer months for the foreseeable future. And there’s just not much infrastructure to allow ships to dock in ports or to provide rescue if trouble arises.
But few doubt the overall trend: More open water, beginning earlier in the year and lasting later into the start of winter. And the route is getting more traffic — although there is skepticism about whether large shipping companies will be using the route any time soon. That’s why this mission — and charting the passage — is so important.
I’ll be posting dispatches as often as I can, and also posting photos on Facebook and Instagram. Alice Li will be posting photos as well. So please follow our journey as we reveal what it’s like, in 2017, to sail into waters that are now finally opening up to humanity — with very uncertain implications.

domain: geography


text:
Here area couple of recently finished projects. The socks are for my 5 yr old son. They were my first try at short row heels. So I’m pretty proud of them. DS loves them, so that’s what counts.
I just discovered the log cabin technique and thought I’d try it out with some leftover dishcloth cotton. It was very fun to do and I like the look of it. Oh, and I added a row of single crochet around the edges. That seemed to really complete it.


text:
Hot, flat, and crowded: why we need a green revolution-and how it can renew america author: thomas l friedman thesis statement: hot, flat, & crowded by thomas l friedman was published by fsc mixed sources in the year 2008 this book is a diagnosis of friedman's three. Summary of hot, flat, and crowded thomas l friedman fsg, 2008 isbn: 9780374166854 pages: 448 three-time pulitzer prize-winner thomas l friedman is a foreign affairs columnist for the new york times, a winner of the national book award, and the two-time winner of the overseas press. Hot, flat, and crowded 452 pages 2009 725 mb 233 downloads nglish is flat reading strategies for career academies and career technical education wwwgetpediacom. As a result, friedman has substantially rewritten hot, flat and crowded for its paperback release to include an analysis - and it's a convincing one - of the 2008 financial crisis and its importance to our survival the parallels between what has been happening in the market and in mother nature are.
In what ways did hot, flat, and crowded help you understand the history of the energy crisis and high fuel prices, from carter-era progressivism through the friedman describes his visit to an ultra-green wal-mart in mckinney, texas, and the highly unecological urban sprawl he had to ride through to get. Author:thomas l friedman , date: march 6, 2018 ,views: 52 author:thomas l friedman language: eng format: epub isbn: 9780141918501 publisher: penguin books ltd published: 2010-06-04t04:00:00+00:00 that view from mount everest would look like nothing you've ever seen. Book description thomas l friedman's phenomenal number-one bestseller the world is flat has helped millions of readers to see the world in a new way i read and reviewed friedman's earlier book the world is flat, which i enjoyed very much i like hot, flat and crowded even better. Thomas l friedman's no 1 bestseller the world is flat has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way now friedman brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy—both of which could poison our world if we do not act.
Thomas l friedman author biography thomas l friedman, a world-renowned author and journalist, joined the new york times in 1981 as a financial reporter specializing in opec- and oil-related news and later served as the chief diplomatic, chief white house, and international economics. Table of contents i thomas friedman's hot, flat and crowded about thomas friedman as i absorbed these into my own analysis, it became obvious that it's actually the convergence of global warming, global flattening, and global crowding that is the most important dynamic shaping the. Hot, flat, and crowded: why we need a green revolution - and how it can renew america 368 rating details 12,138 ratings 1,451 reviews in this brilliant, essential book, pulitzer prize-winning author thomas l friedman speaks to america's urgent need for national renewal and explains how.
Thomas friedman believes we are at a crossroads of human civilization, which he characterizes in hot, flat and crowded we are at a nexus of global warming (hot), globalization, which means an affluent middle class wants to enjoy success, even at environmental expense (flat) and population. The world is flat, new york times columnist friedman told us in his bestselling 2005 book of that name now things are getting worse, and the clock is ticking hot, flat, and crowded why we need a green revolution--and how it can renew america. Thomas friedman is about to dive into the green-tech fray in his latest book, hot, flat, and crowded, the multi-pulitzer-winning journalist says everyone needs to accept that oil will never be cheap again and that wasteful, polluting technologies cannot be tolerated.
In hot, flat and crowded, thomas l friedman presents a compelling and provocative account of the challenges and opportunities facing humanity as the converging pressures of global warming, a widening middle class and rapid population growth begin to characterize the twenty-first century. Summary in his book, the hot, flat, and crowded, friedman references his previous work-the world that is flat- a world that has a level economic field with few barriers between countries and individuals friedman specifies three main problems which are facing the world today, especially the united states. Hot, flat, and crowded 20 why we need a green revolution--and how it can renew america a new york times book review notable book of the year a washington post best book of the year friedman explains how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the expansion of the world's. What thomas friedman's doomsday environmental scenario gets wrong—and right friedman's book-talk schedule for the first month alone of hot, flat, and crowded promotion requires jet aircraft trips that, the calculator at terra pass estimates, will generate about 3 tons of carbon dioxide—the.
Hot, flat, and crowded: why we need a green revolution—and how it can renew america is a book by new york times foreign affairs columnist thomas friedman, proposing that the solutions to global warming and the best method to regain the united states' economic and political stature in the. [no mention of iraq] (3) iran does the same thing with its oil money to hezbollah and the other one in gaza e) friedman's law of oil and freedom—doubtful, but grandiose (1) the higher the price of oil, the weaker the slower the pace of freedom f) oil and geopolitics (1) power of saudis—insulation from. In this segment from the december 2008 edition of bettermanagement today, michael vaughan reviews thomas friedman's best seller hot, flat, and crowded: why.
Hot, flat, and crowded 20 why we need a green revolution--and how it can renew america thomas l friedman friedman explains how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the expansion of the world's middle class through globalization have produced a dangerously unstable. Thomas friedman hates the whole green trend, and who would say that he's wrong revolutions hurt, friedman says but they can also bring about amazing changes hot, flat, and crowded is unfortunately too tendentious and padded with unnecessary anecdotal information to be the spark that. Pulitzer prize-winning new york times columnist tom friedman discusses his new book, hot, flat, and crowded: why we need a green revolution--and how it can renew america plus, we'll test your knowledge about some recent science in the news.


SHARON L DE HAAN/Kalamazoo
Safety for all from winter should be a concern to all. Snow-piled sidewalks, bus stops and curb ramps are a danger.
The city can’t do it all. Let’s look out for everyone, including the disabled and elderly. Many can’t afford or drive cars. They have to use the bus or the streets if the sidewalks are bad. They also have things that are needful to do and places to go.


text:
At least 84 people were arrested Monday night in Sacramento, California, during a protest that was organized in response to the district attorney’s decision not to pursue charges against the officers who killed Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man.
Three reporters, including a longtime reporter at the Sacramento Bee, and several clergy members, were among those detained. A photographer at the Bee said on a live stream that police knew that his colleague Dale Kasey was a member of the news media but detained him anyway.
Rev. Shane Harris, a minister from San Diego, was arrested for the first time in his life at the protest. “It was pretty traumatizing,” Harris told reporters after he was released. “But at the same time, it’s what black and brown men go through across the country every day. I honor Stephon Clark with it.”
Scores of protesters assembled in a Trader Joe’s parking lot at around 6:30 p.m. and started marching through East Sacramento, an affluent, mostly white neighborhood, chanting “Whose streets? Our streets.” Protest organizers said they chose East Sacramento because it’s “one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the City of Sacramento and home to many influential leaders in city and state government.”
A few hours later, police ordered the crowd to disperse. Until then, the demonstration had been mostly peaceful, though reporters on the ground described a handful of flare-ups, including one incident where an individual in a red MAGA hat, identified in reports as Dan Iverson, confronted protesters. Iverson told reporters that he decided to come to the protest wearing the hat because he wanted to see what would happen.
Sgt. Vance Chandler from the Sacramento police department said that they received reports from residents that protesters were keying cars during the march, and began monitoring the group around 7.30 p.m.
Chandler told reporters that officers gave 10 orders to disperse due to unlawful assembly. Protest organizers encouraged people to leave in response to the dispersal orders. The remaining protesters continued to march, but were ultimately contained by police, who arrested at least 84 people in total.
In what appeared to be a veiled criticism of Sacramento police’s actions, Mayor Darrell Steinberg wrote on Twitter that he was “very disappointed the protest ended the way it did.”
“I have many questions about what precipitated the order to disperse and the subsequent arrests,” Steinberg wrote. “No matter the reason an order to disperse was given, no member of the press should be detained for doing their job.” Steinberg, a Democrat, added that he would refrain from commenting further until he got more information.
Sacramento’s District Attorney Anne-Marie Schubert announced on Saturday that her office wouldn’t pursue charges against the two officers who shot 22-year-old Clark seven times in the back while he was standing in his grandmother’s backyard almost a year ago.
The officers originally claimed that they thought Clark was holding a gun, and later said they thought he was holding a toolbar. All he had was an iPhone. Schubert said that the shooting was justified under California’s law governing use of deadly force.
Activists are now ramping up pressure on California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who has been conducting an independent investigation into Clark’s death, to supersede Schubert’s decision and file charges against the officers involved.
Cover image: Black Lives Matter protesters march through the streets as they demonstrate the decision by Sacramento District Attorney to not charge the Sacramento police officers who shot and killed Stephon Clark last year on March 04, 2019 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

domain: law


text:
Let’s set the scene
A patient walks into the Clinic for their scheduled physiotherapy appointment. The issue at hand? An actual hand issue. The patient explained that she was developing onset right wrist pain. The pain was located on the radial part of the wrist and worsened by extension, abduction or adduction of her thumb. Once she finished explaining the condition, I asked a rather weird question:
Luis Ribeiro: Are you on Tinder?
The patient was stupefied.
Patient: Yes, how do you know?
LR: You should try swiping right sometimes.
We both laughed out loud before I finally revealed how her condition and a dating app are related.
LR: You got Tinder-nitis!
Before you start Googling what Tinder-nitis is, or Tinder fingers, let me come out and say that it’s not a medical term or condition. It’s a term I came up with to describe the constant and repetitive use of the app which leads to what my patient pretty accurately describes.
While the name is quite specific and points to the famous app, this condition is opening a larger discussion regarding the use of mobile phones and the stress we put our thumbs and hands through. Texting, swiping, scrolling, mobile phones have become an extension of our hands. Where does this constant smartphone use lead? It sets patients on a path towards tendinitis and arthritis.
The condition is more widely known as “texting thumb” (again, not a medical term) dates back to the 80s, the video games era. During that period, you would hear the same description of the condition but a different name, the “Nintendo thumb” which in the 90s and early 00s “BlackBerry thumb” was the diagnosis du jour. It’s basically laypeople’s terminology for discomfort that they were having in their hands due to the constant use of the phone.
Which brings us to the next point of order: smartphones. Smartphones are not ergonomically designed for repetitive use over long periods of time. As a result, people get sore. The repetitive use of a smartphone is categorised as a repetitive stress injury (RSI) as there is nothing broken or dislocated in the hand, and in many cases there isn’t even much inflammation.
An RSI is a “diagnosis of exclusion,” meaning that all other diagnoses have been ruled out. When we operate a smartphone, there’s a whole slew of complex motions going on under the skin. Muscles are contracting, tendons are colliding, and over time, the hands develop the soreness described by our client.
What’s The Prescription For Tinder Fingers? What’s The Solution?
I’m sure that in your ideal world, I would be able to prescribe a cream, a pill or a magic potion for that matter that would make the soreness go away and keep you clicking, swiping, and scrolling.
Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is much simpler and unimaginative: give your hand a rest. Put the phone down and allow your muscles to rest. You could also switch hands if you absolutely must keep going but the best course of action is to decrease the time you use the phone.
Take frequent breaks over the course of the day. Open and close your fingers, stretch your wrists and forearms. When your hand starts to cramp up and get sore while you’re using your phone, that’s just your body’s way of telling you to take it easy. Listen to your body.
Some might consider swiping relentlessly on Tinder a sport, but we won’t be seeing it at the Olympic Games schedule any time soon. Jokes aside, In the world of orthopaedics, overuse injuries are those caused by repetitive microtrauma to the musculoskeletal system. Often seen in sports, these injuries develop subtly over time. Examples of overuse injuries similar to Tinder fingers are tennis elbow, runner’s knee, jumper’s knee, little leaguer’s shoulder, shin splints, and more.
What’s interesting to see is that mobile phones and video games are the new cause of overuse injuries.
Analysing My Patient’s Case
Let’s have a closer look at the case of my 21-year-old female student patient. Without significant medical history, she developed gradual onset right wrist pain. The pain was located on the radial part of the wrist and worsened by extension, abduction or adduction of her thumb.
She was diagnosed with wrist tendonitis secondary to De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist). This injury greatly affected her ability to perform daily activities. The pain was only on the palmar side of the wrist/thumb and there was no pain on the dorsal side. Symptoms persisted to the point where she was no longer able to hold anything heavy because of the pain.
A week later, she became aware that her symptoms worsened after she started using her new iPhone X, which she obtained approximately 2 months prior to the onset of the symptoms. Taking into consideration the iPhone’s screen is large which translates to more strenuous movements of the fingers and that she started spending considerable time on Tinder, you can immediately see the root of the problem.
She held the iPhone with her right hand and texted/swiped/scrolled with thumb on the same hand. She previously used the iPhone 6, which had a much smaller body and display.
After changing her habitual practice of holding the smartphone with her right hand, she started to hold the phone with her left hand, manipulating the display with her right index finger. Symptoms gradually improved and within a few weeks, they went away.
I hope you found this article helpful. Our team here at the Club is always ready to help you with any and every injury, no matter how minor it seems.

domain: medical


text:
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) presents with symptoms that often overlap with other neurological conditions. In many cases, diagnosis, prognosis and consequent clinical management remain uncertain. Structural and functional asymmetric brain changes represent the most consistent imaging findings that may assist in CBD diagnosis. Diffusion Tensor MRI (DT-MRI) is a quantitative technique that allows microscopic tissue abnormalities to be non-invasively assessed in vivo. A single case of clinically suspected CBD with symmetric diffuse brain atrophy on conventional-MRI scans was studied using DT-MRI by voxel-wise comparison with eight healthy subjects. The lateralized distribution of DT-MRI abnormalities was consistent with clinical features providing a substantial support to the diagnosis.
|Titolo:||Voxel-wise analysis of diffusion tensor MRI improves the confidence of diagnosis of corticobasal degeneration non-invasively|
NEMNI, RAFFAELLO (Penultimo)
|Parole Chiave:||diffusion tensor imaging ; corticobasal degeneration ; MRI ; EEG ; SPECT|
|Settore Scientifico Disciplinare:||Settore MED/26 - Neurologia|
|Data di pubblicazione:||2008|
|Digital Object Identifier (DOI):||10.1016/j.parkreldis.2007.09.011|
|Appare nelle tipologie:||01 - Articolo su periodico|