This article applies to Aruba Mobility Controllers running ArubaOS version 126.96.36.199.
There are a couple of broadcast controls on the controller which, depending upon how they are configured, will affect AirGroup functionality on the controller.
Broadcast-Multicast optimization is a VLAN-specific feature within the Aruba controller which when enabled drops most broadcast or multicast traffic on the VLAN member ports, preventing that traffic from flooding the VLAN and thus conserve bandwidth.
Drop Broadcast and Multicast (or broadcast-filter-all) is a VAP-based feature which when enabled drops broadcast/multicast traffic egressing the VAP into the air.
When AirGroup is enabled on a controller, it automatically creates exceptions for mDNS traffic to bypass the above knobs.
In the Integrated deployment model, enabling or disabling the above controls on the AirGroup controller has no impact on AirGroup functionality. It is however, recommended that both features be enabled to minimize broadcast/multicast traffic on the user VLAN and in the air.
In the overlay model, however, the access controller needs to forward mDNS (i.e., multicast) packets to the voverlay controller (using the mDNS redirect ACL). Enabling BC-MC optimization on the access controller will cause it to drop broadcast/multicast packets before any ACL can be applied to them. This will cause AirGroup to break.
VAP-based broadcast controls on the access controller can be enabled but doing so will prevent the overlay controller from pro-actively learning new Airgroup services on the WLAN. AirGroup services will only be learnt when AirGroup servers send out unsolicited mDNS responses.


The RCMP will be patrolling Drumheller in style this summer.
Officers will be riding bicycles keeping residents safe, especially in areas cars aren’t able to get to.
“It is not just going to be daytime patrols near the splash park and bike paths. There is going to be an increased patrol at night after dark and it is going to be in back alleys, bike paths, and areas that are not easily accessible by a police car,” RCMP acting detachment commander Cpl Kevin Charles said.
“The bikes are quite effective. They are quick, quiet, and they can get to areas that we normally can’t get on foot or in a car. Our goal is not only crime prevention but to catch some people that might be doing these offences whether it be break and enters, drinking or drugs, or prowling on residences after dark, things of that nature,” Charles said.
The officers have already begun their bicycle patrols, he said, and hope this will help decrease crime during the summer months.


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Ray Mears has claimed that he was typecast by the BBC.
In an interview with Radio Times, Mears explained that he is glad he can explore wildlife in his new ITV series Survival with Ray Mears.
"My passion is watching wildlife, but the BBC has never asked me to do anything like that," he said. "You get pigeonholed at the BBC and I've tried to avoid that."
Mears added that he was thrilled when ITV offered him his own wildlife series.
"If you love tracking wildlife and someone asks you to track wolves, bears and leopards, well, of course, who wouldn't?" he said. "It's a great opportunity and I seized it with both hands."
Survival with Ray Mears begins on Sunday at 7pm on ITV1.

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Help keep your pal pest-free with the Capstar Flea Tablets for Dogs. Each tablet contains an active ingredient called Nitenpyram that’s effective in eliminating fleas in dogs and puppies. The fast-acting formula starts working within 30 minutes and has been proven to be more than 90% effective in eliminating adult fleas within just hours. That means less itchiness and discomfort for your pooch, much faster—and without the mess and odors of a topical solution. Just give the tablet as directed, and let the formula do its work. A single dose should do it, but it’s also safe to keep giving daily if your pal gets infested again, until all the fleas are gone
Why We Love It
- Active ingredient Nitenpyram starts working within 30 minutes and kills adult fleas within 4 hours for dogs.
- Safe for puppies four weeks and older and weighing at least 2 pounds; also safe for pregnant or nursing pets.
- A single dose should eliminate current infestation, but may be given up to once per day if your pal gets fleas again.
- Easy to give tablet with no messes or odors.
- Unused tablets can be safely stored to keep their potency.
- Safe for pregnant or nursing dogs.
A single dose of Capstar Tablets should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. Please refer to the package insert for complete information.
Capstar is safe for use in dogs and puppies 2 pounds of body weight or greater and 4 weeks of age and older. Weigh your pet prior to administration to ensure proper usage. It is also safe for use in pregnant or breeding dogs.. Kills fleas for up to 24 hours, this is not to be used as a monthly preventative.
Fleas rise to the top of your pet's coat as they die, so consider it a triumph if you start seeing more fleas at first, after treating your pet. If you’re still seeing fleas after application, it may be because your pet has picked up new fleas from the environment, which may include other pets, surfaces and outdoor areas. It may take up to 30 days to break the entire flea life cycle. Additionally, you should also treat sources of new fleas (i.e., carpet, yard, etc.) to ensure complete flea control.
Store at controlled room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 - 25 degree C).
Always read, understand and follow label and use directions.

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Claim for some of your employee’s wages if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Claims for September must have been submitted on or before 14 October 2021. Any amendments for September 2021 must have been made on or before 28 October 2021.
To use the scheme, the steps you’ll need to take are:
Claim for your employees’ wages.
If you’re an employee you cannot claim for yourself, instead you should check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Use this service to:
- claim for your employees’ wages
- save and continue a claim (within 7 days of starting it)
- delete a claim (within 72 hours of submitting it)
What you’ll need
To make a claim, you will need:
- to be registered for PAYE online
- your UK, Channel Island or Isle of Man bank account number and sort code (only provide bank account details where a BACS payment can be accepted)
- the billing address on your bank account (this is the address on your bank statements)
- your employer PAYE scheme reference number
- the number of employees being furloughed
- each employee’s National Insurance number (you will need to search for their number using basic PAYE Tools if you do not have it, or follow the instructions when claiming if your employee has a temporary number or genuinely has never had one)
- each employee’s payroll or employee number (optional)
- the start date and end date of the claim
- the full amounts of employee wages you’re claiming for
- your phone number
- contact name
You also need to provide (where applicable) your:
- name (or the employer’s name if you’re an agent)
- Corporation Tax unique taxpayer reference
- Self Assessment unique taxpayer reference
- company registration number
If you’re claiming for employees that are flexibly furloughed, you’ll also need:
- the number of usual hours your employee would usually work in the claim period
- the number of hours your employee has or will work in the claim period
- you will also need to keep a record of the number of furloughed hours your employee has been furloughed in the claim period
It is important that you provide the data we need to process your claim. Payment of your grant may be at risk or delayed if you submit a claim that is incomplete or incorrect.
Using an agent to do PAYE online
If you use an agent who is authorised to do PAYE online for you, they will be able to claim on your behalf.
If you’re using an agent you must:
- get their agent ID (your agent can get this from their HMRC online service for agents account under ‘authorise client’)
- be enrolled for PAYE online for employers
- give them your UK bank account details (only provide bank account details where a BACs payment can be accepted)
If you would like to use an agent, but do not have one authorised to do PAYE online for you, you can do that by accessing your HMRC online services and selecting ‘Manage Account’.
You can also use this service to remove authorisation from your agent if you do not want it to continue after they have submitted your claims.
If you’re putting 16 or more employees on furlough
You can download a template if you’re claiming for 16 or more employees.
You must upload the template in .xlsx or .csv format when you claim. If you have already saved the claim forms in a different format (such as .xls or .ods), you must save them again as .xlsx or .csv files. The other formats are no longer accepted.
Using these templates will help make sure your claim is processed quickly and successfully. Your template may be rejected if you do not give the information in the right format.
Return to your claim
You can still return to your claim to:
- view a previous claim
- delete a claim (you must do this within 72 hours of starting the claim)
You’ll need the Government Gateway user ID and password you got when you registered for PAYE online.
If you have missed the claim deadline
For claim periods from 1 November 2020, HMRC may accept late claims or amendments in certain circumstances.
After you’ve claimed
Once you’ve claimed, you’ll get a claim reference number. HMRC will then check that your claim is correct and pay the claim amount by BACs into your bank account within 6 working days.
- keep a copy of all records for 6 years, including:
- the amount claimed and claim period for each employee
- the claim reference number for your records
- your calculations in case HMRC need more information about your claim
- for employees you flexibly furloughed, usual hours worked including any calculations that were required
- for employees you flexibly furloughed, actual hours worked
- tell your employees that you have made a claim and that they do not need to take any more action
- pay your employee their wages, if you have not already
You must pay the full amount you are claiming for your employee’s wages to your employee. You must also pay the associated employee tax and National Insurance contributions to HMRC, even if your company is in administration. If you’re not able to do that, you’ll need to repay the money back to HMRC.
You must also pay to HMRC the employer National Insurance contributions on the full amount that you pay the employee. If you have submitted a claim for the employer National Insurance contributions and pension contributions, then the full amount you claim in respect of these must be paid or you will need to repay the money back to HMRC.
Employers cannot enter into any transaction with the worker which reduces the wages below the amount claimed. This includes any administration charge, fees or other costs in connection with the employment. Where an employee had authorised their employer to make deductions from their salary, these deductions can continue while the employee is furloughed provided that these deductions are not administration charges, fees or other costs in connection with the employment.
When the government ends the scheme
When the scheme closes, you must decide to either:
- bring your employees back to work on their agreed terms and conditions
- terminate their employment (normal redundancy rules apply to furloughed employees)
- agree with employees any changes to terms and conditions of employment (rules for contractual changes apply to furloughed employees)
When employers are making decisions about how and when to end furlough arrangements, equality and discrimination laws will apply in the usual way.
Tax Treatment of the Coronavirus Job Retention Grant
Payments you’ve received under the scheme are to offset the deductible revenue costs of your employees. You must include them as income when you calculate your taxable profits for Income Tax and Corporation Tax purposes.
Businesses can deduct employment costs as normal when calculating taxable profits for Income Tax and Corporation Tax purposes.
Individuals with employees that are not employed as part of a business (such as nannies or other domestic staff) are not taxable on grants received under the scheme. Domestic staff are subject to Income Tax and National Insurance contributions on their wages as normal.
How to report grant payments in Real Time Information
How to pay the grant back
Find out how to pay all or some of your grant back if you:
- have overclaimed
- do not need the grant
- want to make a voluntary payment
Use HMRC’s digital assistant to find more information about the COVID-19 support schemes.
You can also contact HMRC if you cannot get the help you need online.
We are receiving a very high numbers of calls, so do not contact us unnecessarily. This will help us manage our essential public services during these challenging times.
There is no right of appeal if you are ineligible for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
You should contact us if you think you do not meet the eligibility criteria due to:
- an HMRC error
- unreasonable delays caused by HMRC
You can use our complaints service if you are not satisfied with the way we have handled your claim.
Other help and support
You can watch videos and register for free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19.

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The McGowan government has started its development of a new freight strategy, with a focus on creating an up-to-date multi-modal system that can boost the productivity of Western Australia’s regional agricultural industry.
According to state transport minister Rita Saffioti said, the Revitalising Agricultural Region Freight Strategy is to prioritise rail and road infrastructure upgrades, intermodal terminal development and technological solutions to ensure the state’s supply chain is integrated with the current and future trends of the agricultural industry, as well as improving efficiency and safety of transport.
“Improving transport efficiency across the supply chains that agriculture relies on to get products to global markets can contribute to reduced costs and enhance the national and international competitiveness of WA products,” Rita Saffioti said.
“This strategy is just another part of our integrated plan for freight and trade, which will help drive economic growth and jobs for years to come.”
A multi-agency team with representatives from the Department of Transport, Main Roads Western Australia, Public Transport Authority and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will come together to develop the strategy.
Throughout the planning process, the team will engage with external stakeholders across the entire supply-chain.
Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan said that the strategy would respond to the need to continually improve cost efficiency in a competitive global market.
“With increased competition from Black Sea grain, our growers need an efficient freight network to remain internationally competitive,” MacTiernan said.
“An effective regional freight transport network is critical for the long-term economic development of Western Australia.”
By identifying key freight transport demands for western Mid-West, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and southern Goldfields-Esperance agricultural regions, it is hoped that the strategy will provide the framework upon which business cases for road, rail, intermodal and port projects will be developed over the next 10 years.
The strategy, along with a project list, will be released in the second half of 2018.

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Carsen Edwards cuts dreadlocks after promise to his mom
When Carsen Edwards next comes off the bench for the Boston Celtics, he's going to look a little different.
The former Purdue guard cut his dreadlocks ahead of Boston's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards told the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn the decision was made because of a promise to his mother.
"(My mom) wanted me to get my hair cut for so long," Edwards told Washburn. "I told my mom if I got drafted, I would cut my hair."
Edwards said it has probably been a year-and-a-half since he last chopped his locks. Now, he will rock a fade haircut when he steps onto the hard wood.
Email sports reporter Tyler Kraft at firstname.lastname@example.org. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook @bytylerkraft.


Jim will be doing some radio interviews where he’ll discuss his new book, we’ll definitely keep you posted as what’s upcoming. Be sure to check out his Coast to Coast AM interview from this past Saturday.
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A car expert says he has tracked down Hitler’s favorite Mercedes to a garage near the town that helped the Austrian-born Fuehrer become a German citizen.
Classic cars specialist Michael Froehlich said he found the bullet-proof touring car after charting its postwar travels from Austria to Las Vegas and back to Munich, where Hitler burst onto the political scene with a failed putsch in 1923.
“It was the best car in the world at the time. Better than the Bugatti, Bentley, Rolls Royce or whatever,” Froehlich told Reuters from his office in Duesseldorf. “It was his favorite car: the one he used most often, which he used for parades.”
After being commissioned by a Cypriot buyer to find the vehicle, Froehlich discovered it had been bought by a farmer near Braunschweig, where in 1932 local Nazi officials got Hitler a civil servant’s job so he could claim citizenship.
Hitler's Hidden City is a subterranean adventure under the streets of Berlin, following the work of a team of German archaeologists and historians exposing and exploring the last remaining structures of the Third Reich. We gain rare access to an underground city ordered and -- in part -- designed by Hitler himself, part of a vast network of over 1000 bunkers and many miles of tunnels, much of which has remained sealed since the war. Eyewitnesses and historians add colorful stories to cutting edge CGI that bring to life this network of bunkers, how they were built and how they were used in the dark days of the downfall of Berlin.
Ultra Conservative (read: Neo-Nazi) MP Peter Abetz cited Hitler in a speech he gave in Western Australia’s Legislative Assembly, trying to bolster support for new stop and search laws. From Australia’s ABC News:
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There has been fiery debate in State Parliament over the government’s legislation proposing greater stop and search powers for police, with comparisons made to Nazi Germany.
The legislation would allow police to search people for weapons and drugs in areas such as Northbridge without having to prove grounds of suspicion.
Last night Liberal backbencher Peter Abetz spoke in support of the legislation and used the example of Hitler.
He said the dictator gained support because he provided people security in a time of anarchy.
The Opposition’s Mark McGowan today seized on the comments in State Parliament.
But Mr Abetz says he was not endorsing Hitler, only highlighting the importance people place on security.
“When it comes to the crunch, people prefer to be safe than to have freedom,” he said.
The Telegraph reports on the death of Fritz Darges, who died last Saturday at age 96:
Darges was the last surviving member of Hitler’s inner circle and was present for all major conferences, social engagements and policy announcements for four years of the war.
Much of his time after 1942 was either spent at Hitler’s eastern headquarters the ‘Wolf’s Lair’ at Rastenburg, East Prussia, or at his holiday home, the Berghof, on a mountain in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria.
“We all dreamed of a greater German empire,” he said. “That is why I served him and would do it all again now,” said the man who had a career after the war selling cars.
From the Wall Street Journal:
AACHEN, Germany — An 88-year-old former member of Adolf Hitler’s Waffen SS went on trial Wednesday for the wartime hit-style killings of three civilians in the Netherlands.
While in captivity after the war, Heinrich Boere admitted to the killings to Dutch authorities. But he has managed to avoid prosecution for decades — first escaping from the Netherlands before he could be brought to trial, then successfully eluding the courts in Germany.
Teun de Groot, the son of one of Mr. Boere’s victims and a co-plaintiff, said before the trial he hoped Mr. Boere would be convicted on the three counts of murder.
“I feel like it will go to a good result,” he said.
Inside the court, cries of “Nazis get out, no fascists here” broke out as two skinheads wearing black neo-Nazi-styled garb took seats in the back.
Mr. Boere faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted of the 1944 killings of a bicycle-shop owner, a pharmacist and another civilian while part of an SS death squad codenamed “Silbertanne,” or “Silver Pine.” …


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America and the World of the Twenty-first Century
Two eminent scientists offer a global approach to issues of security and development.
In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic challenges, Philip Morrison and Kosta Tsipis—both eminent scientists with deep expertise in arms control issues—sketch the broad outlines for a global approach to the problems of security and development. Their goal is to set priorities for feasible action, and their focus is threefold: war and particularly the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons, population and the promotion of increased levels of human well-being, and the threat of environmental degradation.Although their topics are global, the authors focus on the actions of the United States. In their discussion of nuclear options, for example, they argue that reducing American military expenditures can be a catalyst for lowering the world's nuclear risk, establishing a policy of "common security" in response to conventional war, and freeing resources that will allow substantial steps toward "common development." In their discussion of human needs, the authors emphasize the fact that the rate of annual growth in the world's population peaked between 1967 and 1970 and has declined steadily ever since; we can therefore now project what the near steady-state level might be. This topping off of population growth should give us a new baseline from which to address both development and environmental issues.

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An enzyme has been partially purified from rat liver that oxidizes (R)-lactaldehyde to methylglyoxal using NAD+ as the elctrons acceptor [Ting65]. The enzyme is specific to the D-isomer of lactaldehyde and to NADH, and catalyzes a reversible reaction. Enzymatic activity was found in all tissues tested (muscle, brain, kidney, heart, liver, spleen, lung), but was strongest in skeletal muscle and weakest in lung.
This mammalian enzyme differs from methylglyoxal reductase (NADPH-dependent) (EC 18.104.22.1683) in using NADH rather than NADPH. In addition, 22.214.171.1243 catalyzes a unidirectional reduction of methylglyoxal to (R)-lactaldehyde, while the mammalian enzyme catalyzes a reversible reaction.
Enzymatic reaction of: methylglyoxal reductase (NADH-dependent)
EC Number: 126.96.36.199(R)-lactaldehyde + NAD+ ⇄ methylglyoxal + NADH + H+
The direction shown, i.e. which substrates are on the left and right sides, is in accordance with the direction of enzyme catalysis.
This reaction is reversible.Alternative Substrates for (R)-lactaldehyde: D-glyceraldehyde [Ting65]
In Pathways: methylglyoxal degradation VIInhibitors (Other): p-chloromercuribenzoate [Ting65], iodoacetate [Ting65], N-ethylmaleimide [Ting65]Kinetic Parameters:
pH(opt): 11 [Ting65]
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News in depth
Scott McLaughlin's sensational Supercars title win 'opens the door' for a future move into NASCAR, according to legendary team boss Roger Penske.
Shane van Gisbergen says he was surprised to learn that he'd be racing alongside Garth Tander at the Supercars endurance races this year.
Mark Winterbottom admits it was weird to see Holden logos inside a Supercar for the first time at Queensland Raceway today, but says that he was left smiling by the 10-lap shakedown in the Team 18 Commodore.
Former Ford hero Mark Winterbottom drove a Supercars Holden Commodore for the first time today.
Supercars has named title-winning engineer Cambell Little as its Technical Manager ahead of the 2019 season.
Few expected Richie Stanaway to return to the Supercars grid following a disastrous rookie campaign that saw him fired from Tickford Racing. But a shock deal orchestrated by a telco has given him one last chance.
Garth Tander admits it was a 'complete shock' to be told that he'd lost his Supercars seat at Garry Rogers Motorsport to Richie Stanaway.
Richie Stanaway's rookie Supercars campaign was 'set up for failure', says the backer that has handed him a career lifeline.
Garth Tander has been confirmed as Shane van Gisbergen's co-driver at Triple Eight for the 2019 and 2020 long-distance Supercars races.
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Boost Mobile founder Peter Adderton made a serious play to start an all-new Supercars team before completing the shock sponsorship deal that has landed Richie Stanaway at Garry Rogers Motorsport for the 2019 season.
Richie Stanaway will replace Garth Tander at Garry Rogers Motorsport for the 2019 Supercars season.
Jamie Whincup says the remarkable Bathurst 1000 record he shares alongside Craig Lowndes is 'no indication' of how they'll go when they reprise the partnership later this year.
Triple Eight has unveiled the Red Bull colours that Jamie Whincup and Shane van Gisbergen will use for the 2019 Supercars season.
Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup will join forces for this year's Supercars endurance races, Triple Eight has confirmed.
Resurfacing works have begun at Barbagallo Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia, ahead of the first-ever Perth SuperNight Supercars round later this year.
Tickford Racing has confirmed that Lee Holdsworth will race its Bottle-O Ford Mustang for the 2019 Supercars season.
The home of Perth's Supercars round will undergo a complete resurfacing over the off-season, as well as rebranding as 'Barbagallo Wanneroo Raceway'.


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If you are missing one, two, or four teeth or every tooth in your mouth, you should be thinking about how you will replace it or them.
If you still have all your teeth, take a moment to think about what you would do if one of your teeth fell out tomorrow.
In truth, we would prefer that our patients keep all their teeth, but we also know that’s unlikely. Some people will lose one or two teeth. Other people with lose a whole row of teeth.
Many times, these problems can be avoided with good preventive dental care, but that’s another post for another time.
Today, Atlanta West Dentistry wants you to learn how dental implants have made teeth replacements better than they’ve ever been.
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Our answer: as soon as you can after you have lost any teeth.
Honestly, it doesn’t may why your tooth is missing. You may have let tooth decay ravage your teeth, which required to having a tooth extracted.
You may have suffered a traumatic blow to your mouth that caused a tooth or teeth to get knocked out.
You may have suffered gum disease, which left some of your teeth a little too loose in their sockets.
In any of this situations, a dental implant can restore your smile and reduce your risk of further tooth loss.
Let’s consider a few situations in which patients frequently decide to get dental implants.
This is an unfortunate but real situation that affects millions of Americans.
Some just resign themselves to never anything more solid than mashed potatoes or applesauce for their rest of their lives. No matter how much you may like either of those things, you would probably want to enjoy a some fried chicken, a crisp apple, or even a big salad from time to time.
Dentures alone can improve your ability to bite and chew, but studies have shown the best you can expect with dentures is about one-quarter of the biting force you had when you had all your teeth.
Dental implants can provide a solid, secure foundation for your teeth replacements. Procedures such as our Teeth Xpress can help you regain close to 100 percent of your original bite force. That means you can eat whatever you want.
If you want to keep eating mashed potatoes and applesauce, you are welcome to do so, but you will know that you can enjoy a juicy piece of fried chicken with some corn on the cob if you are in the mood for that, too.
◼ A patient who is missing multiple teeth
One of the problems with losing teeth is you are more likely to lose more if you don’t replace them. Missing two, three, or five teeth does not mean you are doomed to lose the rest.
If you decide to get an implant-supported dental bridge, then you will have a chance to stop your tooth loss before it gets worse.
Dental implants don’t just keep you teeth replacements secure; they also keep your jaw healthy, too.
When you have dental implants, you have replaced the roots of your teeth. Like your roots did, your implants press into your jawbone. That pressure encourages new bone tissue growth, which keeps your jaw strong.
An implant-supported dental bridge is a great way to both restore your smile and protect the teeth that you still have.
◼ A patient who is missing one tooth
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, approximately 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth.
For some, this will be the first of many lost teeth. For others, this will be the only tooth they lose during their lives.
If you would rather be in the second group, here is what you should do. Get a dental implant, then cover it with a dental crown.
By replacing your whole tooth, you will maintain the support that tooth provided to adjacent teeth, and you will be providing the stimulation that your jaw needs to keep making new, healthy tissue in that part of your mouth.
If you are missing any number of teeth, please contact Atlanta West Dentistry in Marietta, GA, to schedule a consultation. Any of our dentists would be willing to discuss tooth replacement options with you.
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The paper addresses the deficit in our understandings of the growing phenomenon of work blogging. Work blogging is investigated in the context of developing Internet communication technologies, almost blanket use of the Internet by the youngest cohort of workers, and changing Internet application. The approach involves content analysis of postings taken from a sample of 744 work-related blogs and qualitative questionnaire data from 204 work bloggers. The findings support the many views taken of work blogging put forward by media reporters and the scatterings of blog-related research currently available. The findings also explore self-reports of work bloggers, which conflict to an extent with how work-related blogs are viewed by other interested parties. The paper dwells on the future of work with a call for wider research to investigate whether rapidly developing and easy to apply Internet communication technologies can augment human powers of organization and integration.
Despite there being numerous media reports of people discussing what happens in their workplace in the form of a blog (shorted from Weblog), little else seems to have been done to research this emerging Web-based phenomenon. Where such blogs and their owners have been discussed in the media they have been on the following lines. The most common way in which the media has reported on people who blog about their work is to suggest work blogging is some sort of nuisance to businesses (Spencer, 2005). Indeed, several employees have lost their jobs by writing about management or colleagues, or whatever else they said, did or thought about while at work that day. Some portray blogs as Websites that give unpleasantly honest reviews of life inside corporate houses (Chynoweth, 2005). Put differently, \u2018spilling the beans\u2019 and providing frontline news from the modern workplace (McClellan, 2004). However, in more recent times, there seems to have been a re-evaluation of the initial media line taken on certain work-related blogs, particular of blogs written by front-line public sector employees. For instance, a recent article in The Guardian (January 4 2007) suggests certain blogs, such as The Policeman\u2019s Blog and Random Acts of Reality (written by a London Ambulance Service technician), are beginning to shape public attitudes about public services because of their capacity to bypass and undermine official sources of information and authority (Butler, 2007).
At first appearance it would be all too easy to associate this phenomenon with what Ackroyd and Thompson (1999) call organizational misbehaviour, or even whistleblowing (Miethe, 1999). While media reports indicate that blogs are to an extent about employee misbehaviour and whistleblowing, it would be inappropriate to give a new phenomenon an established label without further investigations. However, there has been very little research conducted on work-related blogs. In contrast to abundant media reports, the research is sparse by comparison, yet where it has been conducted, offers a far more balanced and impartial view of the practice of blogging about work. For instance, Hoel and Hollins (2006) believe employees who are allowed by their employer to blog about work on work time could represent a further means by which organizations can harness the tacit knowledge of workers. Gely and Bierman (2006), however, suggest people who blog about their work can potentially play a part in ameliorating the increasing social isolation of American workers. A further working paper that considers a handful of work bloggers by Schoneboom (2006) implies that blogs can be a forum for resistance in that workers use their blog as a buffer against the company\u2019s attempt to secure their hearts and minds. Therefore, work blogging seems to be more than first anticipated; yet little has been done to address the general deficit in our understanding of a widely acknowledged phenomenon. What
It would probably be inappropriate to deliberate the relevance of workers blogging about their work without considering some wider technological and social changes that coincide with this recent development. In technological terms, blogs are believed to be associated with the growing influence of \u2018Web 2.0\u2019. There is no strong consensus of what constitutes Web 2.0 technology, but a generic view is that it involves techniques employed by Websites that rely on individual users for content (Biever, 2006). For example, blogs, but Web 2.0 technology also extends to RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds, podcasts, wikis, instant messenger, file-sharing, tagging and voice over Internet protocol (for an overview and discussion of these technologies see, e.g. Kolbitsch and Maurer, 2006). The main feature of Web 2.0 technology is that Internet users who have limited computer skills need no longer be the passive recipients of Web-site information (Kolbitsch and Maurer, 2006). As a result, blogs and their like note a paradigmatic change in how users apply the Internet. This is believed to represent quite a different way by which the Internet can be explored by individual or even collectivised workers. It certainly appears to be a means that has been currently overlooked by labour researchers. For instance, recent research that assesses the opportunities for workers in the Internet age has focused on trade union communications with their members and affiliates (Martinez Lucio, 2003; Bjorkman and Huzzard, 2005) and trade union renewal (Diamond and Freeman, 2002). A further emerging body of literature comments on Cyberspace as a medium for misbehaviour or cyberslacking as it is increasingly commonly referred to (e.g. Beard, 2002; Lim, 2002; Mahatanankoon et al, 2004). In reality, there have been few detailed case studies of workers using the Internet in a new and creative fashion to deal with the daily challenges typical of modern day employment (e.g. Carter et al, 2003; Pliskin et al 1997). In short, more research needs to take account of how workers, as individuals or collectives, are exploiting a new range of Internet-based communication technologies.
In social terms, around 20 per cent of American teenagers keep a blog and around 38 per cent read them (Lenhart and Madden, 2005). By far the biggest use for blogs is for sharing self- authored content. Statistics for blog use by British teenagers is not as developed as it is in the USA, but more general research suggests 83 per cent of those in the 16-24 age group regularly access the Internet (compared to 52 per cent for the 55-64 age group) and a significant part of
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sarin, also called O-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, synthetic organophosphate compound that is highly toxic to the nervous system. Exposure to sarin—which is colourless, odourless, and tasteless—can cause death within minutes.
Use as a weapon
Sarin was developed in Germany in 1938 by the chemical and pharmaceutical company IG Farben, initially for use as a pesticide. It was developed and put into munitions during World War II but was never deployed. Sarin, which was one of the most toxic nerve agents in existence at the time, had the potential to be released in the air and in water supplies and to be added to food as a means of killing opponents.
Sarin was used in chemical warfare by Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. In 1993 the Chemical Weapons Convention banned sarin, labeling it a Schedule 1 substance, meaning that it has little or no use other than as a weapon of war. Most countries that had stockpiles of sarin began to destroy them. Nonetheless, some countries retain significant amounts of the chemical, fueling the ongoing threat of chemical warfare. In Syria, for example, sarin was used in 2013, in attacks in Al-Ghūṭah, and again in 2017, in Khān Shaykhūn.
In addition to warfare, sarin also has been used in terrorist attacks, most notably in 1995, when members of the Japanese new religious movement AUM Shinrikyo (later renamed Aleph) used sarin in the Tokyo subway attack. Members of the cult brought sarin into the subway system in packages that resembled lunch bags. Thirteen people died, and thousands more were treated for symptoms.
Effects and antidotes
Sarin disrupts nervous system function by blocking the activity of acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, which lie between nerves and muscles. Acetylcholine normally facilitates the transmission of impulses across the junction, and its activity normally is stopped by acetylcholinesterase. However, sarin’s inhibition of acetylcholinesterase causes a buildup of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, resulting in continuous stimulation of muscle fibres. This process affects all muscles but is most noticeable in the respiratory system, where, following exposure to sarin, the airways constrict and the lungs fill with fluid, causing shortness of breath. Heart rate slows, and blood pressure decreases. Seizures may occur, and the victim may secrete fluid from the nose and mouth. Loss of consciousness precedes death.
Antidotes for sarin poisoning include atropine and pralidoxime. However, in severe cases antidotes alone may not prevent death; ventilatory treatment, with supplemental oxygen and suctioning to remove fluids from the airways, is essential. Exposure to nonlethal doses, despite treatment, can cause permanent damage to neurological function.


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#1 RANDOM STUFF: At this corner, you’ll probably see photos and random lines, such as: “eat, pray and draw”. Yep, I kinda omitted the word “love”. Heh.
#2 THINGS TO DO: Here is where I post my little colorful stickies to remind me of the things I need to do everyday! Really useful, if you ask me!
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Tamar View has privately owned and luxury holiday letting cottages, lodges and caravans.
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Do you consider yourself to be a woman of your word? The one who always keeps promises to herself and especially to everyone else?
I’d have said that was an apt description of me before long held thoughts, beliefs, and promises evaporated in an instant. At a time when I was confronted with choices and decisions that challenged every fiber of my being.
Things change …
I wonder if you have ever noticed how we can hold our beliefs so dear, share them freely because they feel totally authentic, and then wham … Life throws us a curved ball and what we envisaged as iron clad suddenly becomes as fragile as gossamer.
In December 2014 an oncologist looked me straight in the eye and delivered news that challenged my beliefs in ways I had never before experienced. I had advanced ovarian cancer stage 3C. Surgery wasn’t an option. And although it wouldn’t change the outcome the only hope of extending my life expectancy in any way was to receive six chemotherapy treatments.
Beliefs … what beliefs?
“My daily mantra of “I’m fit and healthy ‘til I’m at least 90 years old” shattered into a million tiny pieces on the floor right in front of me.
“If something doesn’t feel right don’t do it” … which translated into something like – “I’ll never personally have chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery ”
I had always considered this to be a certainty for myself but what I hadn’t counted on was the deep and desperate love of being a mum. I had no idea I would change my mind on account of an overwhelmed and devastated daughter who could hear or see not further than “This is the only way”.
“It’s all an inside job” – Oh, I needed a knife and fork to help swallow that one!
Given the option of 3 noxious cocktails two of which held only a 3% chance of improved results and one where I wouldn’t lose my hair and eyelashes the decision was made in a heartbeat. With all my heart I wanted to be able to look in the mirror and recognize who I am. If I was to receive a regime against all my better judgment I certainly wasn’t going to endure any further unnecessary emotional suffering.
And you know what? It had nothing at all to do with vanity and everything to do with identity.
I realize it was fortuitous that I had the option; many don’t, because three months later I was to discover treatment hadn’t worked anyway. The tumours hadn’t decreased in any way!
Always remember, you have the power to change your life because you have the power to change your mind ~ unknown author
So what next?
Long story short – Radical surgery was muted and eventually grudgingly accepted. To be fair I had been doing my own thing with weird and wonderful supplements and complementary therapies since day one and knew instinctively I was strong enough to withstand going under the knife. The end result though was dreadful – the disease markers doubled after the procedure and every fear I held came true when I went into chemo, totally against my better judgement, two weeks later (Why? When we/they knew it hadn’t worked before).
“I will do Anything for my kids”
I’ve flown to Australia and back within five days to see my son and a million other crazy things only a mother would consider but I reconsidered the “I’d do anything” when it challenged what my instincts were telling me.
“No” I said, “No more”. No more treatment. No more negative opinions. No more indulging a system that only expects the worst. No more doing it for anyone else’s worries and concerns. I’ve done my bit and what comes next is for me.
Sorry, not sorry – this is my one and only life so far as I know, and however much I love my children being poisoned to death because it’s the accepted norm is not on my agenda. I did my bit and now I’m allowed to change my mind, no matter how scary that may be for anyone else.
I poured all my passion and newly found knowledge into getting well, into utilising each and every resource I held to be true. Two months later sans prescribed toxic potions blood tests revealed a remarkable reduction in the disease marker, and at four months the CA125 had descended to 18.7 – an unbelievably low level the medics didn’t quite know how to respond to, nor did they ask how it was possible – “This is a level we haven’t seen here before”. “Shall we discharge you?” “What would you like to do?”
I’ll carry on as I am thank you very much, no more checks, no nothing. Unless I change me mind of course which I am at complete liberty to do.
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be” ~ Lao Tzo
And that’s how it remains today
It’s taken a while. Even with a health and radical self care regimen that suits me down to the ground it has taken months for my emotions and physical body to regain equilibrium.
And the changes keep on coming
There have been other changes of heart and mind too. Many of which I’m hugely grateful for … I feel so authentically ME … You can read my recent blog where I tell it like it is. Can’t tell you how good it felt to get that one out into the stratosphere.
A change of mind doesn’t make you a bad person who stepped out of integrity, or mean you become unenlightened or emotionally insecure. Standing in your personal power, having the courage to speak your truth even if that means doing a full 180degree about turn is totally okay. It’s your life.
So what is a belief really?
A belief is only a thought we keep thinking. Often if we delve deep enough we find they don’t even belong to us, they’re hand me downs from previous generations. Beliefs are words written on our internal walls. The good news is they are not in indelible ink as we may have thought – they’re only scribbled in chalk … and you know what that means? They can be rubbed out and we can start again.
It’s the rediscovering and remembering who You are, and what holds true for you, throughout the trials and tribulations of life, that gives you strength to own your “This is who I am”
How do you feel about changing your mind?
Is it an okay thing for you to do?
Have there been times when changing your mind changed your life for the better?
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Singer Gavin DeGraw was discharged from the Bellevue Hospital on Tuesday, a day after he was attacked in New York City.
DeGraw was reportedly treated for concussions and lacerations, including a broken nose. The injuries were reportedly caused by three men who ganged up on the 34-year-old singer during the early hours of Monday. The “I Don’t Want to Be” singer was reportedly also struck by a taxi as he tried to run away from his attackers.
Police have yet to find any motive for the attack, especially since DeGraw appears to have no recollection of the incident. DeGraw took to Twitter Tuesday afternoon to thank fans and admit that he does not remember much about the incident. “Honestly, I don’t remember much. I only know I can recover from here. Thank u all for your genuine concern. I love u guys,” he said in a tweet.
A report on the incident shows that DeGraw was walking in New York’s East Village around 4 a.m. when he got into an argument with his eventual attackers.


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The Grand North Vietnam Motorcycle Tour embarks on an unforgettable adventure through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Vietnam. Our carefully crafted itinerary takes you through remote villages, winding mountain roads, and spectacular rice terraces, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of Vietnam’s hill tribes.
Our tour starts in Hanoi and then travels to Mai Chau, where we ride through the spectacular rice terraces before heading to Sapa to witness the stunning scenery of the region. We then make our way through the thrilling mountain roads of Ha Giang, taking in the magnificent Ban Gioc waterfall along the way. Our tour is designed to showcase the best of Northern Vietnam, from its natural beauty to its unique cultures and delicious local specialties.
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Our first stop will be at the Hoa Binh Hydroelectricity, where you'll be mesmerized by the stunning scenery of the countryside. As we ride through the winding Thung Khe mountain passes, you'll feel the exhilarating rush of the cool breeze on your face and the sound of the engine roaring beneath you.
Next, we'll descend to the picturesque mountain valley of Mai Chau, the ancestral homeland of the Thai Ethnic Minority Group. Here, we'll spend the night in a traditional Stilt House, where you'll be warmly welcomed by the locals. You'll savor the delicious flavors of the region with a home-cooked dinner of regional specialties.
Rise and shine to the harmonious sounds of a rural village and prepare to start your day with a delicious breakfast and a steaming cup of coffee. As you sip your coffee, you can watch the local Thai Ethnic Minorities commence their morning activities and head to the fields.
After breakfast, we'll jump back on our motorcycles and continue our adventure, exploring the scenic back roads of Northern Vietnam. We'll traverse winding mountain passes that offer breathtaking views of Moc Chau Plateau's tea plantations and fruit farms. The serenity of the countryside will leave you mesmerized as you soak in the natural beauty that surrounds you.
One of the highlights of our journey is the ferry ride across the Da River, a perfect opportunity to witness the captivating landscape of the Vietnam countryside. As we arrive in Phu Yen around 05:00 pm, we'll check into our accommodation for the night and settle in for a well-deserved rest.
As we bid farewell to our gracious hosts, we'll hop back on our motorcycles and embark on an exhilarating ride through Northern Vietnam. Get ready to experience one of the most thrilling days of the tour as we encounter amazing terraced rice fields, vibrant hill tribe costumes, serene laneways, and twisty mountain passes.
Motorcycle lovers, this day is for you! Every turn on our ride presents an opportunity for picturesque views that you'll want to capture with your camera or phone. The colors, textures, and landscapes of Northern Vietnam will leave you breathless.
By late afternoon, we'll arrive at our next destination, Than Uyen. We'll check into our accommodation, rest our tired bodies, and reflect on an unforgettable day of riding.
It's a short but captivating ride through Northern Vietnam today. Feast your eyes on the mesmerizing lush green tea fields and the imposing Fanxipan peak, a true wonder of nature.
Our route will take us to the awe-inspiring O Qui Ho, one of the most impressive mountain passes in Northern Vietnam. As we stop to take in the views of the valleys, you'll have the chance to capture some of the best shots of the area, which sits at an elevation of about 2,000 meters above sea level.
After a well-deserved break, we'll continue our scenic drive along the winding back roads of the countryside until we reach our final destination, Sapa. In the afternoon, you can explore the stunning town on foot or relax at the hotel after an enjoyable day.
Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast at our hotel before we embark on another exciting motorcycle ride. Today's journey will take us to the other side of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Ranges, where we'll be surrounded by breathtaking terraced paddy fields and isolated hill tribe villages.
Take a moment to breathe in the fresh mountain air and soak up the stunning scenery as we ride through this incredible landscape. You'll have plenty of opportunities to experience the interesting daily life of the locals and enjoy their natural hospitality along the way.
As the sun begins to set, we'll arrive at our accommodation in Bac Ha, where we'll check in and spend the night. Get ready for another day of adventure and unforgettable experiences in Northern Vietnam with Vietnam Riders.
Get ready for a unique and thrilling ride as we make our way to Xin Man. Today's route will take us off the beaten path, and the landscape is sure to leave you breathless.
As we approach Hoang Su Phi, get ready for a jaw-dropping view of the rice terraces. Take in the stunning scenery, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and capture some unforgettable photos.
After a refreshing break, we'll continue our ride to Ha Giang, arriving at our hotel around 5:00 pm. Check-in and unwind after a day of exhilarating riding through the captivating Northern Vietnam.
Wake up to the refreshing mountain air and enjoy a hearty breakfast before bidding farewell to our gracious host. Get ready for another exciting day of riding as we make our way to the Karst Plateau Geopark.
Prepare to be amazed as we journey through a unique landscape that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and local heritage. Our ride takes us to Dong Van, where we'll wind up to the famous Ma Pi Leng Pass - known as one of the most stunning mountain passes in the world.
As we reach the highest peak of the pass, prepare to be awestruck by the breathtaking scenery around us. It's a photographer's paradise with picture-perfect moments at every turn.
Our ride continues to the charming town of Meo Vac, located in the heart of the Rock Plateau. We'll arrive at our hotel around 5:00 pm, check-in, and relax after an exhilarating day of riding.
As the sun rises on the day eighth of your adventure with Vietnam Riders, you can't believe how quickly the time has flown. But don't worry, there's still plenty of excitement in store!
Today, we'll be taking on the narrow and winding roads of the Rock Plateau of Dong Van - Ha Giang, with breathtaking mountain views around every turn.
As we ride, you'll have the chance to witness the traditional lifestyle of the local ethnic minorities, including their unique and colorful traditional costumes.
These unforgettable experiences will be the highlight of your motorbike trip with us. We'll finish up our day in Quang Uyen, where we'll check in to our hotel and rest up for the final leg of our day.
Wake up to a brand new day of adventure on our exhilarating 12-day Grand North Vietnam Motorcycle Tour. You'll explore local cultures and ride through tranquil back roads that weave through charming rustic villages.
Next up, we'll journey to Dam Thuy where you'll encounter the most stunning natural wonder in Vietnam: the Ban Gioc Waterfall. Marvel at the spectacular sight or take a dip in the refreshing waters at the foot of the waterfall.
As we continue our ride to Cao Bang, we'll soak up the incredible scenery and arrive at the hotel just before nightfall. Check in, unwind, and rest up for another exciting day tomorrow. This is a journey you'll never forget.
Indulge in the tranquility of the countryside as we embark on a serene ride through winding mountain passes on this day of our motorbike tour. Our destination is the magnificent Ba Be, the largest natural lake in Northern Vietnam, and a true oasis of calm.
After a delicious breakfast, we make our way through the peaceful country roads, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning landscapes. As we approach Ba Be, we are greeted by the stunning sight of the serene lake, offering a perfect respite after our long ride.
Take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the lake, and breathe in the crisp mountain air as we explore the national park by boat. We'll discover hidden waterfalls, towering cliffs, and incredible biodiversity that make Ba Be a true natural wonder.
As the day comes to a close, we'll settle into the comfortable Stilt House of Tay Hill Tribe family for an authentic overnight stay. It's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and customs, and experience a true taste of Northern Vietnam.
Get ready for an incredible adventure as we journey through the remote backcountry roads of Vietnam!
Today's motorbike ride takes us due south through stunning countryside, with endless views of lush forests and rolling hills. Along the way, we'll make a stop at a Dzao ethnic minority village, where you'll be warmly welcomed by the locals and learn about their fascinating culture.
But that's not all - we'll also visit historical sites like ATK Dinh Hoa, where we'll delve into the rich history of Vietnam and discover how the Communist Party was founded. And to top off an already amazing day, we'll spend the night in a homestay with a Dzao Hill Tribe family at Thac Ba Lake, surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Rise and shine for the last day riding motorcycle with Vietnam Riders. We say goodbye to our lovely host and resume our motorbike ride along the splendid country back roads and peaceful dyke roads of the rivers.
We arrive in Ha Noi, at the hotel of your choice before rush hour and finish our exciting Northern Vietnam Motorcycle Loop Tour!


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Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation (SAFF) Appointed Women to the Board for the First Time in History
For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation (SAFF) appointed women to the board on Wednesday. The Federation also named a new president. These two women are Adwa al-Arifi and Reham Al-Onaizan and the new president is Qusay bin Abdulaziz al-Fawaz. Today, the Saudi authorities said al-Fawaz was the sole candidate who met all conditions for a post left empty after Adel Ezzat resigned on August 19 to run for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation.
Al-Arifi was appointed in February as “the first woman committee member” in the history of SAFF. She was part of a seven-member corporate social responsibility committee and holds a degree in business administration.
Al-Onaizan was corporate performance and initiative management Senior Manager at the (Saudi) General Entertainment Authority’.
Qusay al-Fawaz is close to the head of Saudi Arabia’s general authority for sports head Turki Al-Sheikh — who in turn is close to the kingdom’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has been making social and economic reforms.


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For almost a half a century, the Braves have
called Atlanta home, playing at ballparks in
downtown, first at
Fulton County Stadium and
presently at Turner Field. Built for the 1996
Olympic Games, the Braves moved into Turner Field in
1997. Since then over a dozen new ballparks have
opened in Major League Baseball and the game
experience has changed greatly. In November 2013,
the Atlanta Braves announced plans to construct a
new ballpark North of Atlanta in Cobb County, GA. A
60 acre parcel of land located at the intersection
of I-75 and I-285 near the Galleria/Cumberland Mall
has been purchased to build the facility. Estimated
cost is $672 million with the Braves paying most of
the cost of building the ballpark. The future Braves
stadium will have a seating capacity of 42,000 and
will be constructed as a mixed-use destination in
order to attract fans year-round.
The Braves decided to construct a new ballpark
due to infrastructure costs need at Turner Field. If
a new ballpark were not built, it is estimated that
$200 million in repairs would need to be completed
at Turner Field that includes replacing seats,
upgrading lighting, enhancing the fan experience,
plumbing and other vital structural improvements.
Turner Field also lacks public transportation
options and additional parking that is needed.
Furthermore, the Braves do not control any
development around Turner Field. The new Atlanta
Braves ballpark is scheduled to open in 2017.


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Cholesterol injections are just one of many medications that you can use along with other medical therapies to help lower your cholesterol.
As with any therapy that you begin for the first time, you may wonder how much a cholesterol injection costs and how these costs compare with other therapies. The answer can depend on many factors — including your insurance coverage, if you have insurance, and the specific type of cholesterol injection your doctor prescribes.
Keep reading to find out more about cholesterol injections, how much they can cost, and ways you may be able to save on cholesterol injection costs.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several injections that help lower cholesterol. These medications typically work by interfering in some manner with how the liver clears or makes cholesterol.
Several factors can affect how much the cholesterol shot costs, including:
- how often you receive the shots
- the type of medication prescribed
- what dosage you need
- your insurance coverage
Inclisiran (Leqvio) cost
Inclisiran (Leqvio) is a cholesterol-lowering injection that’s given every 6 months.
The suggested list price for Leqvio is $3,250 per dose, though prices may differ depending on the facility, location, and insurance negotiated rates. A 2022 research article found that a single dose can range in price from $3,191 to $6,782 per injection for the healthcare professional, though the cost for the person getting the injection may be higher.
Repatha needs to be injected anywhere from once every 2 weeks to once per month. The average cost per month for Repatha is $519.82. Most people do not pay this list price because their insurance helps cover the costs.
According to the Repatha site, rebate cards can also help lower Repatha injection costs to around $5 per month.
Alirocumab (Praluent) cost
Fewer Medicare plans cover Praluent compared with Repatha. In fact, only an estimated 54% of Medicare plans cover Praluent.
GoodRx reports that the average copay for Praluent with Medicare ranges from $28 to $533, while the prices for commercial insurance are about $500 per month.
Excessively high cholesterol levels put you at increased risk of potentially deadly cardiac events, such as a heart attack or stroke. A doctor will prescribe cholesterol injections if:
- Your cholesterol levels are dangerously high.
- Conventional therapies, such as statins, haven’t lowered your cholesterol.
Some genetic conditions can cause very high cholesterol levels, such as heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). This condition can cause cholesterol levels that are
You may also be a good candidate for cholesterol injections if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) as well as high cholesterol. Having ASCVD means you’re at increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and high cholesterol levels can increase your risk.
Who isn’t a candidate?
Medications exist that you can take by mouth to lower cholesterol. Some of these medications, such as statins, tend to be much cheaper than cholesterol injections. As a result, doctors are more likely to prescribe oral medications as first-line medications for high cholesterol.
If you’re allergic to any of the components in cholesterol injections, you will not be a good candidate to receive medications. In this case, a doctor likely won’t prescribe the medication to you unless you have dangerously high cholesterol levels and the benefits of the injections outweigh the risk of an allergic reaction.
Cholesterol injections can effectively help lower very high cholesterol levels when other medications may not have worked. Or you may simply prefer getting an injection over taking a daily medication or medications that could have side effects or interactions with other medications you’re already taking.
But you may have concerns about the high costs of cholesterol injections, possible side effects, and potential ineffectiveness.
|Most common side effects
|reactions at the injection site and cold-like symptoms
|runny nose, sore throat, cold-like symptoms, back pain, high blood sugar levels, and irritation at the injection site
|reactions at the injection site, joint stiffness, urinary tract infections, diarrhea, and shortness of breath
These are just some examples of potential side effects. Discuss the risks and side effects of any medication with a doctor before you begin taking it.
Cholesterol injection medications are a relatively new treatment approach for high cholesterol levels. As a result, pharmaceutical manufacturers haven’t yet produced biosimilars. Biosimilars are medications that are less expensive, but just as effective, as the original medications.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover cholesterol injections. But not all plans will cover them.
About 77% of Medicare plans cover Repatha. Copayments for Repatha through Medicare range from $20 to $580. If you have private insurance (not Medicare or Medicaid), your insurance company may cover these medications, too.
If your insurance company does not cover cholesterol injections, each of the pharmaceutical companies that provides these injections has a discount program that may help you save money on costs:
- The Praluent copay card helps reduce the cost to $25 per month, up to a maximum of $3,500 each year.
- The Repatha copay card helps reduce costs to $5 per month for privately insured people.
- The Leqvio copay program may help reduce costs.
Cholesterol injections help people at risk of cardiac complications from high cholesterol levels.
Receiving an injection anywhere from every 2 weeks to every 6 months may help to significantly reduce cholesterol levels. But these medications can be costly, depending on your insurance coverage.
If you’re concerned about costs, talk with a doctor and check your insurance plan for coverage details. You can also seek out other cost-saving programs.


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This month in gaming: Skies of Arcadia
Released October 5th 2000 in Japan and later released on November 13th in the U.S.
Skies of Arcadia included a mini-RPG for the VMU, called Pinta Quest. The game can be downloaded after the player reaches Sailor’s Isle and talks to Pinta, a young boy who expresses a wish to sail all over the world and discover things. Pinta Quest is essentially a miniature RPG based entirely on random encounters, and any items and money gained within the mini game can be loaded into the main game inventory. Pinta Quest was not included in Skies of Arcadia Legends. Source: Wikipedia
Answer the question correctly and receive a free #RetroGaming sticker! All you have to do is post the answer in the comment section of this post and I will contact you if you win!
This weeks question:
How many pieces of wreckage must you collect to beat Toe Jam & Earl?
Find of the Week
My Find of the Week
- 194 Boxed Atari, Colecovision & Intellivion games
- Only paid $75
- Found it at a pawn shop
Remember we are giving away a ton of video game stuff through-out October. All you have to do is retweet, share or stumble the item of the day and fill out this form telling us that you did so. To read more about the rules and such head over to our FAQ and get your learn on!
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EghtesadOnline: Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Monday that everything in the nuclear industry is on the right track.
EghtesadOnline: Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behrouz Kamalvandi met with officials of Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation during his visit to Moscow.
EghtesadOnline: Spokesman of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for talks with the officials of the Russian state company Rosatom to promote bilateral nuclear cooperation.
EghtesadOnline: Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said the Organization’s achievements in the past Iranian year (ending on March 20, 2017) had dramatic growth compared with the previous year.
EghtesadOnline: Iranian youth revolutionary and jihadi management paved the way for nuclear achievements, Iranian president Hassan Rouhani emphasized in a ceremony marking the 11th anniversary of the National Day of Nuclear Technology on Sunday.
EghtesadOnline: The 37th specialized exhibition of Iran’s nuclear industry achievements opened Saturday at Tehran University.


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A cool, overcast day - perfect for taking photos of flowers and re-visiting a few of my favorite places!
There's a lot going on out there, summer blooms - whorled loosestrife, moth mullein, swamp candles, and even the rose pogonia orchids at the bog! The summer months also bring out the sedges (have edges) and rushes (are round). At the bog, some interesting changes have taken place after this winter's management of chopping down the trees (many were the high bush blueberries) that had been slowly but very surely taking over the sphagnum mounds, the bog plants have been able to breathe and get their much needed sunlight with the trees gone, and the round-leaf sundews have been taking full advantage of that! I found sundews in areas I've never seen before!
At any rate, click 'read more' to see photos from today's adventures and to learn more.
After yesterday's warm temperatures and heavy rains, all signs of winter's snow have been erased. It was beautifully brisk with mounds of ice needles protruding from the ground. The rains cut a channel down the path, pooling in areas, falling in others. It's a good reminder to wear proper footwear and stay on the path (remember how eroded the trail became in April?). With the quiet surrounding, you can really take in the shapes of the trees, how some branch regularly yet others have a few sturdy limbs, the silhouette of the tree in winter is something to pause upon and take in.
For our New Year hike, we traveled up to Silver Creek Metro Park to take in the sights and start the year off with a lovely stroll in the woods (as has become our tradition). It was a bright and brisk morning and it seems many others had the same idea as us! It's a beautiful thing, seeing people bundle up to enjoy nature. Besides all the personal health benefits, it really bodes well for the Earth, knowing that people can form a great appreciation for our natural resources by hiking around parks and natural areas. That appreciation and joy for wandering through the woods can influence people to take a stand against all the things that are destroying our finite natural resources.
Take a moment to think about some of your favorite components of nature, do you have a favorite bird song that ushers in the spring, or perhaps a flower that reminds you of a beautiful time in your life. These are constantly in jeopardy, but as more and more people, more generations, are exposed to all the great things nature has to offer, the more they'll care to save, learn, and work towards innovating new ideas for a clean and sustainable future.
Since 2015 we have been exploring and sharing all the amazing things we’ve found in nature.
Emily is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist who is most often found out in the woods.


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Every year, the US State department releases a report that condemns countries whose governments allegedly abuse the human rights of their citizens and fail to uphold the rule of law. The report often reads like what the French philosopher, Michael de Certeau, described as the “puritanical execration of the fallacious charm, the journalistic brilliance of a rotting culture, and the drivel that resembles them;” or, as he expressed another way, “nonsense that enjoys authority”. Reading the report, one gets the impression that the US is a paragon of democracy, beyond reproach because of the purity of its democratic practices. However, Hubert Harrison said it best early in his career when asked about American democracy: “As long as the Color Line exists, all the perfumed protestations of democracy on the part of the white race must be simply downright lying. The cant of ‘democracy’ is intended as dust eyes of white voters… it furnishes bait for the clever statesman.”
There are several studies in the US that document racism in the American criminal justice system from, as Republican congressman Steve Cohen observed, “initial law enforcement contact with a suspect to the percentage of racial and ethnic minorities in prison” ; thus, placing African Americans outside the protective ambit of that most pivotal institutions in any democracy-the courts. Alton H. Maddox, an attorney, explained that US prosecutors always overcharge black suspects in order to pressure them to plead guilty to a lesser charge to avoid lengthy jail sentences.
“Black defendants are under pressure to plead guilty to lesser charge especially if he alleged crime cannot be proven, in a court of law, to have been committed by those defendants,” Mr. Maddox said.
Most black suspects are usually poor and, therefore, cannot afford to pay for effective legal counsel. According to Maddox, “lack of adequate legal representation coupled with a high charge and the threat of complete and substantial punishment hanging over the heads of suspects” compel many black suspects to plead guilty to felonies so as to avoid spending a long time in prison. Maddox, one of America’s leading human rights lawyers, referred to the 20-year-old case of six black men who were sent to prison for raping a white woman in Central Park, New York.
The young men, all minors, were arrested by New York City police officers. They were not arrested at the crime scene, nor were they arrested while running away from the crime scene. They were interrogated, continuously, for over 30 hours, in windowless rooms, without their attorneys or parent present. They were deprived of sleep during their interrogation which, under article (7) (I) (f) of the International Criminal Court statute, is torture.
All the young men were convinced, based on their tortured confessions, and sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. Their convictions were overturned after they completed their sentences because the real rapist, one man, was linked to the crime through DNA evidence.
The city of New York has refused to compensate these young men for their wrongful convictions, prompting New York City Council Member, Charles Baron, to introduce a resolution last May in the council demanding that the City pay “to try and correct this monumental miscarriage of justice”.
Kory Wise was a 16-year-old student when he was arrested for raping a white woman. On the night of his arrest, he said five police officers arrested him in his apartment building with a list of names. His name was not on the list. However, he was convinced to the precinct with promise that he would be “back home before you know it.”
Wise did not see his home again until 15 years later. His father died while he was in prison and his mother still suffers emotionally and physically because of her son’s ordeal. Now 36, he cannot get a job because he is branded a sex offender.
Raymond Santana was 14 years old when he was arrested for the same crime. He was a talented art student whose life was interrupted by his wrongful arrest and imprisonment. He was incarcerated for over six years. Now 35, Santana is a personal trainer, his dream of being an artist deferred forever.
Cynthia Mckinney, the former African American congresswoman and Green Party presidential candidate during last year’s elections, believes that young, unarmed black men are under siege across the USA in states such as Texas, New York, Georgia, California and Mississippi.
She called on Congress to intervene to halt these deadly law enforcement attacks against African-American, such as the killing of the 22-year-old Oscar Grant in Oakland, California.
Grant was shot in the back and killed by a policeman while lying face-down in handcuffs on train platform last January; or, take the case of Jessie Lee Williams who was murdered by white corrections officer, Ryan Teel, in a Mississippi jail. Mr. Teel is now serving two life sentences for his crime.
“if members of Congress wanted to make it priority that young, unarmed black men must not be murdered by agents of the state, then any such law enforcement department under whose jurisdiction these murders take place should be denied access to federal funds and equipments,” Cynthia McKinney suggested.
In fact, according to Mckinney, there is a federal law that compels the US Justice Department to subject local police departments to review if there is a pattern and practice of discrimination in the discharge of their duties. However, that particular law is not upheld.
New York City Council Member, Helen Foster, doesn’t expect police attitudes toward black people to change given the history of America. “When you have a history of a country that is based on the exploitation, rape and murder of a people, you can’t expect the police to change on their own,” she said.
Many people do not expect the Obama presidency to make any difference either. In fact, Dr. Molefi Asante of Temple University even thinks Obama’s election has “unleashed a powerful attack on the black [American] community”.
The attorney, Alton Maddox, agreed: “There has been no indication as yet from the Obama administration that the president is prepared to depart from the indifference of other administration in terms of protecting our rights.”
Molefi Asante’s colleague, Dr. Anothony Monterio added that “the glare of Obama becomes a way to make invisible the suffering of black people”, and urged the president to “begin a series discussion on substantive issues” affecting the African-American community such as police and other law enforcement killings.
Without such a discussion, leading to a resolution, African in America will continue to be subjected to capricious and deadly attacks by American law enforcement officials; thus, seeing American law not as a beacon of hope and justice but as a scepter of oppression and death.
Source: NewAfrican Magazine
August/September 2009. No 487


Local community organizations received a total of $14,000 from Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, including Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital, and the Medical Staff at Coastal Carolina Hospital.
A lot of people would like to play golf like Matt Kuchar, the defending champion of the RBC Heritage this week and one of the top-ranked players in the world. Kuchar would like to play tennis like Roger Federer.
Longtime Savannah construction company owner James T. "Jim" Turner Jr. has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, listing personal assets of just over $2 million and liabilities - mostly business-related
- of $19.2 million.
Filed Thursday in U.S.
This is not the column I planned for today, but after fulfilling a run of requests asking for my Shrimp ‘n’ Grits recipe, a picture of which appeared in last week’s Taste of Bluffton special section, I thought maybe some others might like to see it, too.
For the purpose of the recipe here, qui...
Approximately 25 athletes with Special Olympics South Carolina converged on the Plantation Golf Club at the Sea Pines resort on Tuesday for an instructional clinic and some friendly competition, hosted by PGA Tour professional Ben Crane