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- And last but not least, it helps me in the design phase of future pieces. I now have a clear visual of the end result and have a better idea of where to place design elements.
So far, I have been using inexpensive clear glass left over from stained glass projects. Using this kind of glass, however, has one major disadvantage. Because it doesn’t behave like standard fused glass, the firing schedule I use may or may not work for my fusible System 96 glass. Next time I go to my supplier I will pick up a few sheets of 4mm clear fusible to use just for this purpose.
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This is a ceramic fluted bowl drape mold. As you can see it needed more time in the kiln. But even without a tight drape, the result is good.
On this round bowl mold the glass slipped down considerably and unevenly. I will need to experiment more with this one.
This mold also could have used a little more time in the kiln. It didn’t slump all the way into the bottom.
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This is an excellent idea, and something I need to do. I have multiple molds that produced oddball glass, because I didn’t realized they slumped weird..
Yes! Unless it is a very basic mold, I now always do this first.
Do you then fire polish the piece after draping to make the mold-side shiny?
No. Can’t fire polish after they are draped. The temperatures needed to fire polish are too high. It would deform the shape.
Such an amazing work.could please refer me to where l can obtain the big drape mold? I love it. Thank you. Joseph
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Welcome to Snap Saturday, GTANet’s ode to the virtual photography community who continue to capture some amazingly creative shots across GTA and Red Dead.
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Alternatively, if you have the resources to visit Cayo Perico, you can party all day all night at the beach to the sound of Keinemusik!
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Holdsworth's classic Fred, Pasqua's equally iconic Protocosmos and Lifetime bassist Tony Newman's energetic Red Alert are all there from Believe It, New Lifetime's now iconic first release, but here stretched out with plenty of space for relentless soloing from everyone in the group. The 2006/2007 tours would have a lasting affect on Pasqua, inspiring him to return to higher octane fusion for his solo recordings. On Blues for Tony, he plays with the kind of unfettered abandon and deep sophistication that so defined his work with Williams, a direction he largely deserted for more elegant acoustic outings like 1995's Dedications, from which the darkly balladic San Michele is culled, but is here reinvented as a potential fusion classic, with its Mahavishnu Orchestra-like arpeggios, Pasqua's gritty electric piano and Wackerman's thundering kit.
In addition to material from Believe It, the group revisits two of Holdsworth's own well-known classics: the change-heavy Looking Glass, from 1985's Atavachron, and funkier Pud Wud from 1990's Sand, the latter opening with an atmospheric unaccompanied solo from Holdsworth that asserts his continued dominance as one of jazz's most harmonically distinctive players, and Haslip's most impressive solo of the set - the perfect confluence of pure virtuosity and in-the-moment melodic composition. Holdsworth's velvety smooth tone is more vocal-like than it's ever been, but equally there's an edge that's reemerged in recent years but has remained undocumented - until now.
Wackerman contributes The Fifth, undisputable evidence that fusion can swing. Easily filling the late Tony Williams' shoes by honoring his spirit rather than imitating him, his playing on Blues for Tony finds the nexus point of spare economy and unabashed power. Pushing Protocosmos and the opening section of the collective composition It Must Be Jazz with visceral groove, Wackerman also demonstrates, in the latter song's second half, an equal propensity for greater freedom. He works hand-in-glove throughout with Haslip, who may have grown up as a fan of New Lifetime, but is now an unequivocal equal and perfect fit for the group's combination of technical prowess and masterful interplay.
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said some senators are angry they were not consulted over the $1 billion approved for the procurement of security equipment in the country.
Mansur Dan-Ali, minister of defence, had on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari approved the release of the sum of $1 billion for the purchase of equipment for the military.
While speaking in Jos, Plateau state, on Saturday, Saraki said it was wrong for the executive to take the step without broaching the matter with the national assembly.
“Just few days ago, there was the issue of providing funding for the purchase of security equipments. In a good environment, such an issue needed to have been discussed with lawmakers,” he said.
“Already, some senators are angry. They said they were not consulted by the executive before such a decision was taken. These are the issues we are talking about.
“I needed to be here to speak on these issues. It is not just about today. Posterity will be here to judge us that what I am saying is true. If we do not change the way we behave, we will remain like this for many years to come.”
The Senate president who was speaking at a retreat on ‘strengthening executive -legislature relations’, said both arms of government need each other for a smooth running of government.
“There is no security architecture of this country that can work without a strong synergy between the executive and the legislature,” he said.
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“What do we need to do? Do the police need more funding or more powers? Do they need new legislations to strengthen them. These are the issues where the executive and the legislature must work together.”
Garba Shehu, a presidential spokesman, had said a draft bill will be sent to the national assembly for consideration and approval.
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Prisma, which was launched in the US four years ago, won authorisation in February for its European business from the UK’s Financial Services Authority.
The two co-founders with Davies, managing partner Girish Reddy and former Goldman Sachs partner Thomas Healey, said the move into Europe made sense because about 60% of Prisma’s institutional clients are based there and about 33% of its assets are held in hedge funds that are managed in or focus on Europe.
Prisma gained clients in Switzerland, Germany and Scandinavia in the past year, Reddy said, adding to its UK and the Netherlands pension and insurance clients. Prisma also manages money for Australian and Japanese investors.
Prisma is relocating one fund manager to London and recruiting manager researchers and client service staff. Reddy said Prisma may also hire a researcher of niche hedge fund strategies such as shipping, carbon and insurance-focused investments later this year.
“Expanding in London will give us better access to our managers and clients in the same time zone,” Reddy said. He said he hoped to grow Prisma from 28 staff to 35 by the end of this year.
Assets in the firm’s three funds of hedge funds recently breached $5bn (€3.2bn), more than treble the $1.5bn it held at its launch as a joint venture with Aegon Investment Management of the US in 2005.
The main change to Prisma’s portfolios since the start of the fourth quarter last year had been more investment in fixed income and credit hedge funds, involving moving 7% to 10% of Prisma’s assets, largely from market-neutral equity hedge funds and portfolios focused on market events.

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Collection Title: Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, vol. 2, (2nd series), 1876.
Page: plate 39
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Kerry lives her dream
After 30 years in catering, Kerry Herschell has turned her eye to photography – and she’s loving every moment.
After establishing her photography business during the first year of her studies at the Photography Studies College (PSC), Ms Herschell admitted it was “a bit daunting” but had not looked back.
“It was a big step … I enjoy fashion and portraiture more than I enjoy everything else, but it does give me a good skill set to be able to handle different photography jobs, because you never quite know what situation you’re going to be in,” she said.
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All my studies are helping me to take more professional photographs,” she said. “PSC is really good at helping you to find your niche in the industry and expanding on what you love to do.
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She has also been recognised for an international portrait competition, and had her work exhibited at a gallery in Fitzroy.
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The Bus Ride to Hagnaya Port
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It is a very scenic route that’s a mini tour in itself. You’ll get a closeup look at local Filipino life in Cebu Province.
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The other rest stop is a bit larger with a restaurant, barbecue, cold drinks, and snacks.
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The restroom facilities at this stop are not that great and could use some improvement (to be honest about it).
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading across the globe and we wanted to assist you in considering all risk assessment and mitigation tools available. We recommend assembling a management team to determine best next steps and implement an emergency plan. Plan considerations should include cash flow concerns, remote working possibilities, IT considerations, quarantine possibility and company specific concerns. Businesses should consult with their banks regarding availability of lines of credit and other needs. Businesses should also consult with their insurance brokers and review their insurance policies to determine whether they have available business-interruption insurance and other insurance to help mitigate losses in connection with the pandemic.
All guidance is subject to change due to developments in health practices and laws.Read More
General Human Resources Guidance
Employers may (through HR):
- Ask if the employee has a fever, cough or shortness of breath or been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Screen employees who may be at high risk of infection. Not suggested to take temperatures or require testing.
- Separate and send home employees who appear to have acute respiratory symptoms or have travelled, especially to high risk zones.
- Encourage employees to see a health care provider.
- Mandate employees to report to HR if they are diagnosed with COVID-19.
If an employee is confirmed to be diagnosed:
- Send the employee home promptly. Require a doctor’s note to return to work (may be difficult and need to be flexible). Offer FMLA paperwork if 50 or more employees (may need to extend time for paperwork to be returned).
- Inform employees that there is a risk they have been exposed but maintain confidentiality as to the person who may have exposed them (private medical information).
- Discuss possible accommodations with the employee, such as working from home.
If an employee voluntarily discloses an immune disorder that would be affected by COVID-19, then:
- Need to engage in Americans with Disabilities Act interactive process regarding work accommodations.
- Possible accommodations required.
Paying Employees Generally*:
- Federal and State Governments are considering paid family and sick leave acts, which have not been approved in most states. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This has not been approved by the Senate as of March 17, 2020 at 11:00 am Central Time. Here is a link to the proposed law.
- On March 16, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order providing that during the “Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation”, the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance claims is suspended for claimants who are unemployed and otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Here is a link to the Executive Order.
- Chicago employees may use paid sick time to care for children and adults. Consider also allowing employees to use paid vacation time and comp time, if available. If not available, consider allowing employees to borrow vacation time and whether such borrowing of vacation time should be subject to a repayment agreement.
- Hourly employees must be paid for all hours worked.
- Exempt employees must be paid their salary if they work any part of a workweek.** If an exempt employee does not perform any work for the entire workweek, he/she does not have to be paid for that workweek.
*Subject to employment agreements and other agreements.
**Workweek is a defined term usually defined in a company’s employee handbook.
Furlough/Shutdowns for Exempt Employees
In the event of a furlough, employers need to be careful that they do not assign any work and that employees do not perform any work such as checking emails, client follow up, etc. during a furlough. If a non-exempt employee performs any work, they must be paid for such work. If an exempt employee performs any work during a workweek, they will need to be paid for that workweek. Employers may require employees to turn in company issued digital communications equipment and laptops to avoid working.
- If an employer sets up a weeklong furlough and doesn’t pay exempt employees, there is no risk of losing the employees’ exempt status.
Partial Week Furlough Deducting Employee Pay:
- If an employer set up a partial-week furlough and deducts the pay of exempt employees for the furlough days, the employees are at risk of losing their exempt status and may be entitled to overtime and other protections provided by law.
Partial Week Furlough Using Vacation Time or PTO:
- If an employer sets up a partial-week furlough and uses vacation time for the furlough time so that the employees receive their usual salary, there is no risk of losing the exemption.
Permanent Furlough Arrangement:
- An employer may set up a permanent change in the employee’s usual weekly schedule, such as changing the workweek from 5 days to 4 days and altering the salary to match. As long as the exempt employees receive at least $684 weekly salary, they will remain exempt.
Furlough/Shutdowns for Non-Exempt Employees:
- Employers may require employees to take unpaid time off. Employers may allow or require furloughed employees to use vacation, sick or PTO time.
Other Furlough Considerations:
Additionally, depending on the number of employees at the company and their locations, we may need to consider state and Federal WARN requirements. Below are links to the Illinois and Federal WARN Acts:
Workplace Proactive Measures:
- Encourage social distancing and spread workers 6 feet apart, if possible.
- Make hand sanitizer and tissues available.
- Encourage washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water not available.
- Encourage avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth.
- Encouraging covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing with elbows, but not with your hands. Discard tissues after each use and sanitize hands.
- Direct cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces with recommended products.
- Consider staggering work schedules and lunch hours to avoid employees congregating in one place.
- Encourage video or phone conferencing instead of in-person meetings, including for people in the same office or nearby cubicles.
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Are you looking for the perfect pair of bamboo leggings to add to your wardrobe? Then, you've come to the right place! In this guide, we'll take you through everything you need to know about buying women's bamboo leggings. So whether you're new to the world of bamboo clothing or just want to explore more options, read on for all the information you need!
You should style your bamboo leggings perfectly to dazzle everywhere. For example, for plus-size and full-size t-shirts/tops, you should buy cropped Capri-length, whereas if you want to wear leggings with a crop top, you should buy regular leggings. We've listed a few tips below to assist you in picking the best pattern for your bamboo leggings.
How Is Bamboo Fabric Made?
The pulp of bamboo grass is used to create the natural cloth known as bamboo fabric. Fabrics made from bamboo are easily regenerated and don't require chemicals to thrive. In addition, bamboo is regarded as one of the most environmentally friendly plants because it grows quickly, doesn't require irrigation or chemicals, and degrades more swiftly than synthetics made from oil.
Bamboo pulp is converted into its cellulose component to create bamboo rayon, which is then spun into viscose fibers. Generally, bamboo rayon-made clothing lasts longer and maintains its shape better than bamboo fiber-only clothes.
Buying Tips For Bamboo Leggings
No matter the length or setting, our bamboo leggings are ready for you in one size fit. Even our leggings' fit is second-skin-like; it is more flexible and best suited for mild to heavy workouts and everyday use. The shades that are now available are Black, Olive, Indigo Blue, and Carmel Brown.
1. Normal leggings
Of course, every lady needs a basic pair of leggings. The waistband on these high-waisted bamboo leggings is made to stay put and not roll down. So even while it is cozy enough to wear all day, it is also flexible and provides the ideal fit with every top.
2. Capri leggings!
With our must-have Capri leggings, let your leg breathe. It has a flexible, ultra-soft waistband without any elastic. So you can always be confident that wearing these bamboo leggings will keep you comfortable all day long.
This bamboo capri legging goes well with plus-size t-shirts and tank tops.
Why Women's Bamboo Leggings?
There are so many reasons why you should buy bamboo leggings, but we narrow down all important reasons. Here's a list:
Bamboo fabric is anti-bacterial, so your leggings or tops will stay fresher longer because the fiber works to combat odors. Being naturally anti-bacterial, it prevents the growth of bacteria. The natural anti-bacterial properties of bamboo prevent bacterial development. Additionally, bamboo plants produce "bamboo Kun," a powerful anti-microbial compound that makes bamboo anti-bacterial.
Bamboo yoga leggings and other clothing are anti-microbial. But, as we all know, exercise comes with sweat, and sweat comes with microbes. So we need a fabric that has anti-microbial properties while doing workouts.
Bamboo leggings and other clothes like top\tanks provide an anti-microbial feature that no other fabric can provide.
Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, so no allergic reactions occur when wearing bamboo fabric. This is friendly to women who frequently have allergies or have sensitive skin.
You may be aware that bamboo trees don't need pesticides to flourish. As a result, your skin will eventually have fewer toxins.
Bamboo clothing is naturally cool and offers amazing ventilation due to the tiny pores in the fiber that assist control body temperature. As a result, bamboo clothing is an excellent option for all seasons. Clothing made of bamboo keeps you up to 3° cooler in the summer and significantly warmer in the winter.
5. UV Protection
Bamboo fabric filters up to 97.5% of UV radiation, providing natural protection from the sun's damaging rays. It is, therefore, the ideal material to wear on your skin during hot summer days when you are exposed to a lot of sunshine.
6. Super Moisture Absorbency
Yoga clothes made of bamboo cloth may absorb up to 70% of moisture without smelling musty. In addition, due to the tiny openings in bamboo fibers, it provides excellent ventilation. As a result, it keeps you dry and fresh for a lot longer.
7. Odor Resistant
Bamboo naturally resists odors. Your bamboo clothing keeps you feeling fresh and odor-free for a considerable time, making it more appropriate for hot summers, an active lifestyle, and workouts like yoga and everyday use.
8. Long-lasting and crease-resistant
Clothing made of bamboo will last longer than cotton clothing if you take good care of it. Bamboo hardly ever creases or wrinkles. As a result, it may maintain its shape even after many washings. Additionally, because they resist creases, they look great for longer and require less ironing
9. Luxuriously Soft
The bamboo fibers are naturally softer and smoother on the skin because they don't go through any chemical processing. As a result, the fabric made from bamboo is luxuriously soft—it practically floats on your skin.
This is because bamboo fiber has a smooth, rounded structure without any harsh or pointed edges that could irritate the skin. Green Apple bamboo leggings and clothes will give you a luxuriously soft feel during yoga, workouts, or any daily activity.
Bamboo trees need significantly less water than cotton trees and grow more quickly. Later in manufacturing, water usage for bamboo fabrics is also reduced. The cloth absorbs color far more quickly than cotton or other fabrics when dyed.
Bamboo activewear has a natural anti-fungal property. However, you are aware that workouts come with a lot of sweat. Sweat contains bacteria, which will cause you issues. So, to keep yourself safe, replace your old activewear with new bamboo clothing.
You now realize that bamboo is the ideal fabric for any garment. The women's bamboo leggings are comfortable, breathable, sustainable, anti-bacterial, eco-friendly, etc., as previously discussed. Even these leggings are pretty comfortable and silky for everyday wear. Additionally, you may wear any top with these leggings to create a stunning and alluring appearance.
However, Green Apple Active may be the greatest option for you if you're looking to get the best bamboo leggings.


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Some of the world’s weirdest properties can be found in New York City, like apartments with indoor pools and swings, but this really could be the craziest of them all. Jeremy Noritz has created an amazing retro-futuristic submarine fantasy inside an apartment co-op in Chelsea on West 29th Street. It’s Jules Verne meets Tim Burton, said his broker, Parul Brahmbhatt, of Core.
The apartment comes with a submarine style door and a giant Technicolor zeppelin that dangles from the ceiling. There are also pulleys, antique pipes, wrenches, tools designed as cabinet handles, miniature planes and big old wooden casts. Everything from large wooden gears weighing more than 500 pounds to the vintage recliners with built-in cup holders in the living room were collected by Mr. Noritz from metal foundries and antique shops.
In the kitchen, antique wrenches double as drawer pulls and cabinet door handles. Some cabinets display antique fans instead of dishes. Mr. Noritz said the sepia-colored concrete floors were inspired by the patina of a favored Rodin sculpture. The bedroom holds a Murphy bed. It’s operated by another complex contraption—a deactivated bomb, that lifts and lowers to move the bed.
Mr. Noritz, a filmmaker, said photos of zeppelins informed the design, as did steampunk style, which is inspired by science-fiction and fanciful interpretations of Victorian-era technology. I wanted to build a unique experience for visitors and myself, he said.
The two-bedroom property is on the market for $1.75million and has already been generating attention since it was listed on Tuesday.

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Meghann was born in Chicago, IL, USA. She is the youngest of three and the only girl so she grew up following the example of her parents and both her older brothers. That example was an artistic one on all accounts. Everyone in the family has the creative river running through them.
She has a BA in Acting – half earned from DePaul University and half from The University of South Carolina.
Her Masters in Acting was earned from the Oxford School of Drama in the United Kingdom.
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China started blocking the popular photo-sharing app Instagram on Sunday, as part of its moves to squelch any mention of the use of tear gas on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
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Network operator Orange wants to help businesses deliver relevant information to their customers, and keep track of things and people, with three new services that take advantage of its mobile networks.
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Box foresees a significant jump in usage of its iPad and iPhone app resulting from one of the new extensions Apple will launch with the new iOS 8.
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Apple has taken the iPhone into the sixth generation with the launch of the widely anticipated iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, it's thinnest -- and largest -- phones ever, running on a new 64-bit chip.
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Google has agreed to pay at least US$19 million to settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission complaint that the company unfairly billed Android mobile device owners for in-app purchases made by their children, the agency said Thursday.
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Dear followers and readers, I’m off on holidays for a week so I won’t be blogging during that time. It’ll be quiet on here, my twitter and my tumblr – I’m basically taking a break from the internet for the week. Everything will resume as normal from Friday October 4th. Have a good week everyone. … More Blogging break.
Hi everyone! I am happy to report that I have done a fair amount of writing this fortnight 🙂 I finally shook my terrible flu and was able to get back on track with all my WIPs. I’ll start off by updating you on the YA epic fantasy I’m currently editing. This is the WIP … More A Writerly Update 10.
Days of Blood and Starlight is the sequel to Daughter of Smoke and Bone, one of my favourite books. I was fearful of reading this because of what happened at the end of Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I’ve had Days of Blood and Starlight since Christmas! But now cover reveals and things for book … More Review: Days of Blood and Starlight.
Do you have a New Adult manuscript ready to go? Wattpad and Harlequin are joining together to present the New Adult catagory in this year’s So You Think You Can Write? contest. All you need for now is to be on Wattpad, or to join, and upload your first chapter and 100 word description of … More Calling all writers of NA.
Every writer knows how important it is to save their work. That you need to save it on your computer and then back it up on another device (for me a USB). You need to save your work when you have finished your writing session, but you should also constantly be hitting save during your … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Retrieving files accidentally deleted.
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Welcome to this weeks Spotlight Sunday where I shine the spotlight on an Australian book I think deserves to be read. Today I am reviewing the mini anthology chapbook ‘To Spin A Darker Stair’ edited by Tehani Wessely. The very short blurb on the back reads: Forget everything you think you know about fairytales… My … More Spotlight Sunday:Review ‘To Spin A Darker Stair’.
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It has been 3 weeks since I last posted a writerly update, and of those 3 weeks, the last 2 have been hectic. I have had both my kids birthdays – their birthdays are only 4 days apart, which included a celebration dinner on their birthdays and then a combined party for them the Saturday … More A Writerly Update 9.
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Key ups the stakes over tea tape
Prime Minister John Key has tried standing on principle over the so-called teapot tape and the issue has refused to die.
Which is why he upped the stakes today by deliberately walking out on a press conference rather than answer questions over the contents of the tape.
It was clearly a calculated move to drive a wedge between the media and the public over the issue.
Presumably National's focus groups are telling them that there is a high level of public distaste at the way the conversation between John Banks and Key was picked up.
From Key's actions today, it is clear that he believes his stance puts him on the right side of public opinion.
But with his opponents sniffing blood, what he did or did not say over the tea cups in his natter with ACT candidate Banks is now overshadowing everything else on the campaign trail.
There is just enough doubt about what was said in the conversation for questions to swirl around for the next week and a half.
It is time for Key to seek the release of the tape, or a transcript, and, if the conversation was as bland as he says, the public will form their own views about the motivation of those who hyped it up.
From what we know so far the conversation was titillating, rather than scandalous.
Key appears to have made a comment about NZ First having no future because its supporters were slowly dying off.
It's the sort of comment a political commentator might make without raising an eyebrow - though injudicious coming from a prime minister.
There also appears to have been discussion about the future of Don Brash.
The two men probably went over the same ground that has been widely canvassed in the media in the last few months: the ACT party is in disarray, Brash barely has the confidence of the party any more, that if there could have been a move against Brash before the election there would have been, and that the party is pinning its hopes on the likes of star candidate Catherine Isaacs to carry the torch in the future.
It's worth reminding both men that in a democracy these are surely things voters are entitled to know before they cast their votes.
If nothing else, any suggestion that there are firm plans to get Brash out of Parliament after the election justifies releasing the tape in the public interest.
The big surprise is that such seasoned political operators would have this type of conversation with a couple of dozen microphones and cameras pointed their way for a carefully managed photo opportunity that had been ramped up by National beforehand.
It might have been private - but not in any sense that the average person imagines privacy.
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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - According to the U.S. Department of Health, Vigo County has the highest rate for child neglect in the state.
That's why a group of high school students has dedicated to helping change the lives of hundreds of children.
Students in the Terre Haute North Vigo DECA Program hosted a benefit on Thursday night.
It's part of their project to help support The Villages of Indiana, a foster care and adoption agency in Terre Haute.
Students will be working until their state competition next year to raise money for the organization.
Before the event, organizers say they've raised $20,000.
- DECA hosts benefit to support foster and adoption agency
- Celebration honors adoptive and foster families
- Hoosier lawmakers urged to support foster families
- Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents host event for families in need
- Catholic Charities hosts annual benefit dinner
- Students see success in DECA project, Forgiveness Walk to send student to Auschwitz
- Different agencies showing their support for Officer Rob Pitts
- Hot Pursuit benefits honors and supports local officers
- Community hosts benefit for local man battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Local restaurant to host benefit for Humane Society


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It's been a while since I read the books but I feel that The Expanse TV Series has drastically changed in regards to Drummer's storyline.
From what I remember in the 5th book of The Expanse series (Nemesis Games):
This is the first time she appears in the series and she is a part of Fred Johnson's crew on Tycho. She is an important person within the crew on Tycho, but doesn't really become a central character until the 7th book, Persepolis Rising.
Maybe on a sub-question, why has Drummer's story differed from the books in the TV Series?


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Nestled in the beautiful neighbourhood of London's Fulham, is Harwood Arms, London's one and only Michelin-starred pub. Dining experiences are course by course, beginning with traditional Guinness bread and creamy whipped butter. Diners are then invited to choose from an array of options sculpted off of traditional dishes such as sausage rolls, a Sunday roast and the classic trifle. The comforting yet innovative food pairings are only enhanced by the cosy atmosphere and chic interior of the pub building. From the outside, it looks like your average traditional English pub. However, upon entry, guests are met with a modern and stylish dining experience.
Included in our dining experience was a wine pairing upon request, three gorgeous wines that were carefully matched to the essences and flavours of the courses served.
We began our dining experience with a choice of appetisers.
I chose the Spring Vegetable Salad with cured Trout, Jersey Rolls and Smoked Sour Cream. It was paired with a light, fresh and citrusy wine that perfectly paired the salty trout. Vinegary pickles added to the saltiness, which was contrasted with the hearty potatoes and fresh asparagus. A herbaceous basil oil added a overarching freshness, which was enhanced by the peppery rocket.
The peppery rocket was continued in the smoky mayo, sculpting a deliciously light yet flavourful appetiser before the main dish. Textures were paramount as the fluffy potatoes contrasted the melt-in-the-mouth trout and crunchy asparagus, with the surprising pop of the fish roe to finish the ensemble.
My guest chose the Warm Pumpkin Tart with Quickes goats cheese and thyme garnish. The simple yet classy presentation also included a creamy yet rich mushroom sauce, which perfectly matched the subtle and creamy goats cheese.
As a usual disliker of goats cheese, it provided the perfect subtle cheesiness for the warm sweetness of the pumpkin. All of this was effectively tied together with the buttery pie crust and a warm nutmeg hint, creating an ensemble that was perfect for a cool London night. It was well paired with a deliciously full-bodied and smoky wine, continuing the classically homely tone of the dish.
We followed our delicious yet contrasting appetisers with our second course. I decided upon the Berkshire Muntjac with a pale ale jus, prunes atop a chargrilled onion which lay on a bed of caramelised onion sauce, and wild garlic garnishing. Included in both mains were crispy baby potatoes, deliciously salty and brown.
The perfectly medium muntjac had the perfect melt-in-the-mouth texture and great seasoning. Also included in the dish was a sausage with fennel, which was a rich conclusion to the hearty and rich meal. Again, textures were well addressed with the silky meat, crunchy grilled onion and fluffy potatoes. The colourful plate was tied together in both look and flavour with the herbacious wild garlic, adding a freshness to the rich palate. Tying together the course was a woody yet subtle red wine, as a perfect drink for the meal.
My guest chose the Roast Cornish Cod with artichokes, white beans and hazelnuts, once again drawing the crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth and fluffy textures. I have never been one to choose white beans as an inclusion in a dish, however these were perfectly cooked to a distinct but subtle texture.
Crunchy samphire added a saltiness to the dish, and enhanced the tender cod as it perfectly flaked away. One of my favourite inclusions in fish dishes are capers, to add a delicious brine and vinegariness, creating a comforting flavour in a beautiful dish. Paired with the dish was a subtle and citrusy wine, matching the subtle flavours of the dish.
I chose the Lemon Thyme Panna Cotta with rhubarb and warm beignets. The innovative take on the classic dessert was frosted with honeycomb that added a floral sweetness that perfectly matched the tart rhubarb. A very light dessert, with rhubarb jelly and matching icy sorbet, perfectly infused with herbaceous garnishing. To pair, a sweet and tropical wine with hints of pineapple. Both the dish and wine pairing were a welcome lightness after a heavy main course of rich and complex flavours,
To conclude the meal, my guest chose the Harwood Arms special at the time of our visit, a Pineapple Upside Down Cake with malted treacle and crème fraiche. An element I loved of this dish was the careful choice of two different yet complimenting preparations of pineapple.
The first, a roasted pineapple that added the perfect sweetness from the caramelisation; the second, spicy cinnamon pineapple chunks to add a warmth to the dish. As a contrast, a creamy creme fraiche to balance the toasted sweetness. Similar to the sweet dessert, a sweet yet complex dessert wine that had hints of aniseed to enhance the spicy cinnamon pineapple. The cake itself was perfectly moist and comfortingly warm as a welcome continuation of my rich muntjac main.


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“This map goes beyond the standard map and highlights Arizona’s exciting recreation and natural attributes as well as the diverse cultural, historical and archeological sites found throughout the state.”
ACERT is a group of federal, state, universities and not-for-profit organizations working together to bring attention to the diverse cultural and recreational visitor opportunities on public lands and tribal areas throughout the state of Arizona. The popular visitor resource promotes Arizona’s national parks and monuments, federal recreational areas, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sites, state parks, tribal attractions, and statewide cultural and historical locations.
“The Recreation & Cultural Sites Map is an exceptional tool for our visitors, and now we are able to offer this helpful resource online,” said Sherry Henry, AOT director. “This map goes beyond the standard map and highlights Arizona’s exciting recreation and natural attributes as well as the diverse cultural, historical and archeological sites found throughout the state.”
The interactive map is hosted on The Arizona Experience website, which commemorates Arizona’s Centennial. The Arizona Experience website offers an online portal to the people, places, innovations and events that have defined our past and are shaping our future. Additionally, the site provides aerial videos of iconic Arizona landscapes, interactive maps, historic timelines, oral histories, and informative articles, videos and slide shows that encapsulate Arizona’s past and present and illuminate its future.
“Arizona has an abundance of recreation and cultural sites for visitors to experience,” said Glenn Schlottman, ACERT council chairman. “The interactive version of the Recreation & Cultural Sites Map provides an easy way for visitors to research and plan their visits to these types of destinations.”
The online map can be viewed at arizonaexperience.org. A printed version of the Recreation & Cultural Sites Map is still available and can be found at the more than 60 Local Visitor Information Centers. It can also be picked up at State Parks, National Parks, BLM, U.S. Forest and AZ Game and Fish sites located across Arizona. Printed maps are also available from the Arizona Office of Tourism.
For more information on what to see and do in Arizona visit arizonaguide.com.

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Supports the Engineering Team in the creation and maintenance of mechanical drawings and designs related to the Triton line of submersibles. Position includes creation of manufacturing drawings from provided models and original designs, updating existing manufacturing documents to reflect Redline feedback from the shop floor, organize and maintain Drawing Registers of existing manufacturing documents, and convey critical design change information to the Engineering Team. Collaborative work may include assisting the Engineering Team with creation and maintenance of Bill of Material documents, creation and review of Quality Assurance processes and documentation, and similar tasks. Seeking a candidate with 10+ years experience in engineering design and manufacturing.
Full-time employment. The Draftsman will spend the majority of the time in the Engineering office space, but may be required to observe or participate in operations in a shop environment. Background check and drug screening required. Please include three professional references with your application.


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1. Contact Payal at firstname.lastname@example.org about your interest!! Yay! Super excited to hear from you! You can just say you are interested in learning more about Pet Portraits or other Commissions and Payal will help with the rest!
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A 46-year old female consults you regarding CV risk because her father had an MI at age 52. She is found to have the following lipid panel: TC 270 mg/dl, LDLC 210 mg/dl, HDLC 40 mg/dl, TG 100 mg/dl. On examination, she has tendinous xanthoma but neither arcus nor xanthelasma. What further evaluation(s) do you recommend?
- Obtain genetic studies to confirm the diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia
- Obtain a lipoprotein(a) level
- Screen her first degree relatives for lipid levels
- A & C
- B & C
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: This patient definitely has familial hypercholesterolemia using both the Dutch Lipid Clinic and Simon Broome criteria, so genetic testing is not required. The SAFEHEART Registry found that lipoprotein(a) levels substantially affect CV risk in FH patients, so this test should be ordered. It might help the decision to add a PCSK9 inhibitor to high-dose statin therapy. Importantly, her first degree relatives should be screened for lipid abnormalities since early treatment provides the greatest benefit.
- Alonso R et al. Lipoprotein(a) levels in familial hypercholesterolemia: an important predictor of cardiovascular disease independent of the type of LDL receptor mutation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;63:1982-9
- Singh S, Bittner V. Familial hypercholesterolemia—epidemiology, diagnosis, and screening. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2015:17:483
- Nordestgaard BG et al. Familial hypercholesterolemia is underdiagnosed and undertreated in the general population: guidance for clinicians to prevent coronary heart disease: consensus statement of the European Atherosclerosis Society. Eur Heart J 2013;34:3478-90
- Marks D et al. review on the diagnosis, natural history, and treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 2003;168:1-14
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The next time you come to Texas I'll take you to Snook. They have deep fried bacon served with a side of country gravy. mmm mmmm
The first time I saw mention of this I read it as Knob Creek Smoked Maple "Bacon". Needless to say I got unnecessarily excited. Still not a bad idea, IMO.
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Meet Diarmuid O'Loan, GDG's Marine Director
GDG are delighted to welcome Diarmuid O'Loan as the latest addition to our team.
Diarmuid joins us as Marine Director and brings over 28 years experience in all aspects of marine civil design, port/harbour development, offshore engineering and geotechnical consultancy.
Diarmuid has delivered some of the most technically challenging maritime projects in the UK and Ireland over the past two decades and is set to continue this trend with GDG.
We look forward to working on new and interesting marine projects in 2019 and providing value engineering design through innovation and practical design solutions.


I had a great experience when I took the GMC truck for it to be inspected.
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The British Council: The first fifty years ebook
by Frances Lonsdale Donaldson
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Frances Annesley (née Lonsdale) (1907–1994), formally known as Lady Donaldson of Kingsbridge, was a British writer and biographer. Her father was the playwright Freddie Lonsdale. She married John George Stuart Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Kingsbridge (known as Jack) in 1935. Her body of work included topics such as farming and biographies on writers Evelyn Waugh and P. G. Wodehouse.
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the first fifty years. by Frances Lonsdale Donaldson. Published 1984 by J. Cape in London. British Council, British Propaganda, Foreign relations, History, Literary and scientific Exchanges. Bibliography: p. -407.
Frances Annesley Lonsdale, writer: born 13 January 1907; married secondly 1935 John Donaldson (created 1967 Lord . In 1984 and 1988 she produced The British Council: the first fifty years and The Royal Opera House in the Twentieth Century
Frances Annesley Lonsdale, writer: born 13 January 1907; married secondly 1935 John Donaldson (created 1967 Lord Donaldson of Kingsbridge; one son, two daughters); died London 27 March 1994. In 1984 and 1988 she produced The British Council: the first fifty years and The Royal Opera House in the Twentieth Century. Her interest in the dramas of politics had already been shown by her Marconi Scandal (1962), by the notoriously difficult task of a dual biography in King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1977), and by The Road to Abdication (1978).

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Couscous spice is a flavorful blend of spices that is traditionally used to season couscous dishes. This spice mix typically includes paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper, which come together to create a warm and aromatic seasoning that can add depth and complexity to a variety of dishes.
At the heart of couscous spice is the combination of paprika, coriander, and turmeric, which provides a warm and earthy base for the blend. The addition of cinnamon adds a sweet and spicy note that is balanced by the warm and aromatic cumin. Cayenne pepper adds a touch of heat to the overall profile of the blend.
Couscous spice is often used as a seasoning for couscous dishes, but it can also be used to flavor meats, such as chicken or lamb, or as a seasoning for roasted vegetables. The versatility of couscous spice makes it a popular choice among home cooks and professional chefs alike.
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VOL: 99, ISSUE: 23, PAGE NO: 32
Michael J. Pritchard, BA, RGN, is charge nurse, theatre recovery, Whiston Hospital NHS Trust, Prescot, Merseyside
Denborough and Lovell (1960) gave the first description of an extreme reaction being caused by anaesthetic agents. The reaction, called malignant hyperthermia (MH), had a mortality rate of 80 per cent. It was some 20 years before a drug (dantrolene) was developed that would reduce this rate to less than 2-3 per cent.
MH is estimated to occur in about one in every 15,000 children who receive an anaesthetic and one in every 50,000 adults. Reactions occur most commonly in young adolescents (19-20 years) and during ear, nose and throat operations and dental surgery, when the triggering agents are frequently used. MH is a potentially fatal condition, and it is important that all health care staff are fully aware of its signs, symptoms and treatments. It affects all races.
Patients wIth this condition have no signs or symptoms except when they are exposed to an anaesthetic. It is characterised by increasing body temperature and metabolic rate, tachycardia, hypotension, cyanosis and muscle rigidity.
MH is an inherited disorder, but DNA studies have shown that the inheritance is more complicated than simple autosomal dominance because MH has been found to be more common in men than in women (Frederich et al, 1990).
Diagnosis of MH is difficult, which is due, in part, to the varied symptoms that characterise it and to the fact that patients can develop the syndrome not only in the operating theatre or the recovery room but also in the ward for up to 48 hours after surgery (Hopkins, 2000). This article is concerned only with MH that is induced by anaesthetic agents, but it is important to note that cases of MH have also occurred as a result of Ecstasy ingestion: most Ecstasy-related deaths are caused by fulminant hyperthermia (Wake, 1995).
MH manifests itself only after the susceptible individual has been exposed to a triggering agent. Most patients who have a condition known to be associated with MH have had a previous uneventful general anaesthetic (Faulds et al, 2000). However, a number of agents have been found that trigger an MH reaction (Box 1), and today there are several agents that are safe to use with patients who are likely to develop MH (Box 2).
Once the patient has been exposed to the triggering agent, calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle cells. High levels of intracellular calcium increase the body’s metabolic rate and make the muscles contract and become rigid, a process that results in heat production. Other reactions include tachycardia, tachypnoea, sweating and cyanosis. Blood pressure initially rises and then falls sharply.
The rapid increase in body temperature (>4°C/hr) can result in its reaching as high as 42.7°C (109°F). At the same time, the body chemistry becomes further deranged as potassium, magnesium and phosphates enter the extracellular fluid, and sodium moves into the cells. The increase in potassium levels affects the heart, and the continuing changes in body chemistry result in hypoxia, hypercarbia and acidosis. The continuous muscle contraction causes breakdown of the muscle fibres (rhabdomyolysis), resulting in myoglobin and potassium leaking into the blood. The myoglobin can cause damage to the renal tubes and acute renal failure. In addition, tissue damage can result in disseminated intra-vascular coagulation.
MH has many common clinical signs (Box 3), which makes a quick diagnosis difficult. The clinical picture can vary tremendously from a mild to a fulminant case. (It is important to note that the symptoms in the list in Box 3 are alphabetical, to indicate that they are in no order of importance.)
The clinical diagnosis of MH is complicated by the fact that the signs can be confused with those of several other conditions (Box 4). The diagnosis is often determined on the sequence and combination of events that take place.
Early researchers into MH thought that the condition could be linked to other diseases and that, by identifying these, it would be possible to obtain a picture of those who might be affected. Various investigations were carried out for signs of common aetiology (Curran et al, 1999; Strazis and Fox, 1993; Brownell, 1988). As a result of these and many other studies, a checklist has been compiled that can be used to help health care professionals make early decisions on how to manage patients who need an anaesthetic but who seem to be susceptible to developing MH (Box 5).
Managing malignant hyperthermia episodes
The key to successful management of MH is its early diagnosis. The urgency of the situation cannot be over-emphasised. Treatment consists of discontinuing the triggering agent (if this happens during surgery), and supportive therapy. Before dantrolene was available, treatment consisted of actively cooling the patient and treating specific symptoms; as a result, the mortality rate was nearly 80 per cent.
Dantrolene is thought to reduce muscle tone and metabolic rate by preventing the ongoing release of calcium from the muscle cells. It does not interfere with the reversal of muscle relaxants, but it may cause significant muscle weakness in patients who have pre-existing muscle disease, so caution is needed. Because dantrolene takes more than 20 minutes to mix with water, at least two medical staff will be required to manage a crisis. The drug is given intravenously (1mg/kg) and a response can occur in minutes. If the patient does not respond, the dose can be repeated every five minutes up to a total dose of 10mg/kg.
Dantrolene is very alkaline, and therefore irritating to the skin, so care must be taken to prevent its infiltration into the surrounding tissue. Sodium bicarbonate (8.4 per cent) is given to treat metabolic acidosis; again, care must be taken to prevent infiltration into the surrounding tissue. To correct any hyperkalaemia, 50 per cent dextrose (50ml) and insulin (10 units) are given over 30 minutes. The patient is also hyperventilated with 100 per cent oxygen until he or she has stabilised.
Simultaneously, active cooling should begin with refrigerated 0.9 per cent saline (1-2L given intravenously) or bags soaked in ice. Surface cooling can also be achieved by giving sponge baths, applying ice packs to the armpits and groin, and using fans. However, care must be taken to avoid peripheral vasoconstriction, as this will prevent further heat loss. The aim is to reduce the body temperature to within 1-3 degrees of normal. If the patient is still in theatre, peritoneal lavage with refrigerated 0.9 per cent saline may be carried out. Urine output needs to be maintained by the use of intravenous fluids and drugs such as frusemide. Guidelines developed at the Malignant Hyperthermia Unit in Leeds for managing patients who develop malignant hyperthermia while under anaesthetic are shown in Box 6.
Following initial stabilisation, the patient should be transferred to an intensive care or high dependency unit for at least 24 hours, or until vital signs have returned to normal. Dantrolene should be continued during this period (its half-life is only five hours) at 1mg/kg every six hours for 24-72 hours, depending on the patient’s response to treatment.
Once the patient has been stabilised, the dantrolene is administered orally for several days. Post-crisis, potassium and creatine phosphokinase levels should be monitored, and renal function checked in case of the onset of myoglobinuria. Clotting status should also be checked, and the patient’s temperature monitored.
Once the patient is over the acute episode, he or she should be tested for MH. Currently, the most specific diagnostic test is the Halothane-Caffeine Contracture test. This is carried out three months after the MH episode and involves taking 2g of the quadriceps muscle for biopsy. The muscle is exposed to either halothane or caffeine and the response is measured. If the muscle contracts in the presence of halothane or low concentrations of caffeine, the patient is considered to be susceptible to MH. The only test centre in the UK is at St James’ University Hospital, Leeds.
MH is a potentially fatal syndrome that can catch out the unsuspecting health care professional. It can present as a dramatic fulminate form or as an insidious, relatively mild abortive form. With the increasing number of surgical procedures being carried out today, the chances of a practitioner encountering a patient who develops MH are also increasing. A full medical history should be obtained before surgery and previous reactions to anaesthetics investigated. If the operation is urgent and cannot wait until investigations have been carried out, it should be assumed that the patient is MH-sensitive. This means using only those drugs known to be safe; monitoring body temperature as well as carbon dioxide levels, heart rate and blood pressure; carrying out pulse oximetry during the operation, and having dantrolene ready.
The UK malignant hyperthermia referral centre and national MH register is based in Leeds:
The MH investigation Unit
Academic Department of Anaesthesia
Clinical Sciences Building
St James’ University Hospital
Leeds LS9 7TF
Tel: 0113 206 5274.

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