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After breaching United Nations (UN) laws on HIV mandatory testing, the Zambian dictatorial regime of Edgar Lungu says it will shut down private clinics that do not force people to take HIV tests.
Zambia has become the only country that forces people to take HIV tests without their consent and against their will. The United Nations opposes forcing people to take HIV tests. Both the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) clearly state that no one should force people to take HIV tests as it is dehumanising.
The United Nations clearly says ‘Mandatory or compulsory (coerced) testing is never appropriate, regardless of where that coercion comes from: health-care providers, partners, family members, employers, or others.’
Further, ‘WHO and UNAIDS do not support mandatory or compulsory testing of individuals on public health grounds,’ reads a statement of UN websites.
But the PF regime says it will shut down all private health facilities that will not comply with the policy decision of compulsory testing for HIV of individuals who visit health facilities for any ailment.
Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya said the decision to have HIV testing as mandatory is evidence-backed and applies to all health institutions, including private ones.
“Why are people afraid of knowing their status? It’s better you know so that if you are positive, medication is given to preserve your life,” said Chilufya who believes he knows what Zambians want.
A day before Hakainde Hichilema was released from prison and in order to divert attention from the celebrations, Lungu proclaimed that HIV testing was mandatory in Zambia, a decision that lacks wisdom, sense or support beyond PF. This will be another humiliating defeat for the dictator.
BELOW IS THE STATEMENT BY THE UN ON FORCING PEOPLE TO TAKE HIV TEST
Statement on HIV testing and counseling: WHO, UNAIDS re-affirm opposition to mandatory HIV testing
28 NOVEMBER 2012 – HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is a critical and essential gateway to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services. It is now known that:
- Early knowledge of one’s positive HIV status maximizes opportunities for the people living with HIV (PLHIV) to access treatment, thereby greatly reducing HIV-related morbidity and mortality, and/or preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
- Being on effective HIV treatment reduces, by up to 96%, the likelihood that someone living with HIV will transmit HIV to his/her sexual partner.
- Those who are HIV negative can continue to make efforts to protect themselves from acquiring HIV through evidence-based prevention methods: safer sex, use of condoms, voluntary medical male circumcision, safe injecting equipment, reduced number of sexual partners.
The World Health Organization (WHO), Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and many other organizations have endorsed the concept of “universal access” to knowledge of HIV status. They have also endorsed the concepts of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, as well as protection from discrimination based on HIV-positive status. This stance is articulated in UNAIDS’s vision of: zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths and the Global Health Sector Strategy on HIV/AIDS 2011-2015.
The “5 Cs”
WHO has defined five key components—the “5 Cs”—that must be respected and adhered to by all HTC services. These components are:
- Correct test results
- Connection/linkage to prevention, care and treatment.
The five Cs, and the key principles they entail, apply to all models of HTC services:
- People being tested for HIV must give informed consent to be tested. They must be informed of the process for HTC, the services that will be available depending on the results, and their right to refuse testing. Mandatory or compulsory (coerced) testing is never appropriate, regardless of where that coercion comes from: health-care providers, partners, family members, employers, or others.
- Testing services must be confidential, meaning that the content of discussions between the person tested and the health-care worker, testing provider, or counsellor, as well as the test results, will not be disclosed to anyone else without the consent of the person tested.
- Testing services must be accompanied by appropriate and high-quality pre-test information or pre-test counselling, and post-test counselling.
- Provision of correct test results. Testing must be performed and quality assurance measures followed according to internationally-recognized testing strategies, norms, and standards based on the type of epidemic. Results must be communicated to the person tested unless that person refuses the results.
- Connections to HIV prevention, treatment and care and support services should be supported through concrete and well-resourced patient referral, support, and/or tracking systems.
The UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report 2012 provides evidence that adhering to these principles and practices for HTC and linking those tested to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support can enable countries to reduce the incidence of new HIV infections and reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality. These gains are further enhanced when countries take steps to increase access to: voluntary HTC, including for key at-risk and vulnerable populations; prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT); and ARV treatment to all those who need it.
Voluntary HIV testing and counselling
WHO recommends that voluntary HTC be available through a wide range of services delivery models and approaches. These include provider-initiated testing and counselling (PITC), which involves the routine offer of testing to all people receiving medical care in high-prevalence settings and in clinical sites, such as sexual health and tuberculosis (TB) and drug treatment clinics, antenatal, childbirth, postpartum services and sites offering services to key at risk and vulnerable population, in all epidemic settings. They also include a range of other testing and counselling services, including the offer of testing in non-medical settings by non-medical personnel, such as in community outreach, couples testing, door-to-door offer of testing, home-based testing and others.
In this context, the use of rapid point-of-care HIV tests should be expanded as this type of testing enables testing providers and counsellors to quickly provide test results to those tested. This, in turn, can contribute to early enrolment in treatment, care, prevention, and other follow-up services as needed. Rapid tests can also reduce the burden on laboratories and allow trained and supervised lay personnel to provide the testing and counselling.
Regardless of the individual or population group being offered HTC, all aspects and models of HTC services must adhere to the 5 Cs and be provided in a compassionate, non-discriminatory, and ethical manner—deriving from the professional integrity of the testing provider/counsellor and respecting the human rights of the person being tested. Facilities providing HTC should have codes of conduct for providers and systems in place for redress for patients whose rights are infringed.
National HTC policies and practices should be reviewed to eliminate all non-voluntary forms of testing. There should be no compulsory or mandatory testing of members of key populations at higher risk of HIV infection and other vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, people who inject drugs and their sexual partners, men who have sex with men, sex workers, prisoners, migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons, and transgender people.
The expansion of voluntary HTC should include improved protection from stigma and discrimination related to positive HIV status and risk behaviours, as well as improved support to be connected/linked to prevention, treatment, care and support services.
Adolescents require special attention to their needs through the provision of youth-friendly testing and counselling and follow-up services. Public health strategies and human rights promotion are mutually reinforcing. A human rights-based approach to HTC must be ensured.
The following key factors should be addressed simultaneously
- Ensuring expanded access through an ethical process for conducting HTC, including defining the purpose of the test and the risks and benefits to the person being tested.
- Assuring linkages between the site where the test is conducted and appropriate treatment, care, prevention, and other services, in an environment that guarantees confidentiality of all medical information.
- Addressing the implications of a positive test result, including the risk of discrimination and stigma and the importance of early enrolment in HIV treatment, care and follow-up services as needed.
- Reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination at all levels, including within health-care settings.
- Ensuring a supportive legal and policy framework within which the response is scaled up, including safeguarding the human rights of people accessing HTC and other services.
- Improving the healthcare infrastructure so quality services adhering to these principles can be sustained in the face of increased demand for testing, treatment, and related services and ensures effective monitoring and evaluation is in place.
The only mandatory testing that WHO and UNAIDS support are:
- screening for HIV and other blood-borne infections of all blood destined for transfusion or for manufacture of blood products;
- screening of donors prior to all procedures involving transfer of bodily fluids or body parts, such as artificial insemination, corneal grafts, and organ transplant.
WHO and UNAIDS do not support mandatory or compulsory testing of individuals on public health grounds.


Hundreds of tiny robots have been made to work as a team, inspired by the biological principles of self-organization.
The study: Researchers have managed to get swarms of 300 robots to self-organize without following a preset pattern. The only programming each coin-size robot received was some basic rules on how to communicate—via infrared—with its neighbors.
Inspiration: The robots were programmed to act like cells in a tissue. Those genetic rules mimic the system responsible for so-called Turing patterns in nature, such as a leopard’s spots.
What’s new: Of course, this isn’t the first artificial robot “swarm.” However, past swarms have had their final shape predefined by researchers. “What’s fascinating is there is no master plan; these shapes emerge as a result of simple interactions between the robots,” says Sabine Hauert from Bristol University’s robotics lab, who was part of the study.
Early days: This is just a proof of concept (and the rather amorphous blobs the robots ended up in don’t look like much) but they're the first steps towards something rather exciting. “The swarms are adaptable, dynamic, and robust, so damage means robots can just re-swarm into new areas,” says James Sharpe, who led the project from Barcelona’s Institute of Science and Technology. The work was published in the journal Science Robotics today.
Potential applications: It isn’t too much of a stretch to see how thousands of tiny robots could help form shapes to explore a disaster environment after an earthquake, or perhaps sculpt themselves into a 3D structures such as a temporary bridge. However, there’s still a long way to go before we see such swarms outside the lab.
DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI.
“This is a profound moment in the history of technology,” says Mustafa Suleyman.
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With hopes and fears about the technology running wild, it's time to agree on what it can and can't do.
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Regulation of BCR signaling during therapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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|Description||Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of leukemia in adults in western countries. It is characterized by an accumulation of malignant B lymphocytes in blood and lymphatic tissues. CLL cells are highly dependent on interactions with the tissue microenvironment for their survival and proliferation. These interactions lead to the activation of several pro-survival pathways, especially B cell receptor (BCR) signaling. Small molecule inhibitors including the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor ibrutinib targeting BCR signaling have been recently approved and show remarkable clinical activity in CLL1. We and others have shown that ibrutinib does not affect only the BCR signaling pathway, but also the cell-cell interactions and chemokine signaling in the microenvironment2. Notably, ibrutinib therapy only leads to a relatively slow decrease in CLL cell numbers with a lymphocytosis persisting for several months, and this could contribute to the devel opment of a resistant disease. To describe the mechanisms contributing to CLL survival in peripheral blood we have performed gene expression profiling (N=14 paired samples; RNAseq, Illumina) of primary CLL samples obtained from CLL patients before and during treatment with ibrutinib. Subsequently, we have selected candidate genes that could be potentially responsible for the early adaptation to ibrutinib treatment. We focused on the role of protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) and adaptor molecules that in normal B cells are responsible for the negative regulation of BCR-signaling. We have shown that after ibrutinib treatment in vitro and also in vivo the expression of several PTPs (P<0.001) is downmodulated suggesting that CLL cells tend to maintain their BCR activity despite inhibition of BTK kinase. We demonstrated by siRNA-based silencing that repression of a particular PTP positively affects BCR signaling and maintains a high basal activity of down-stream pro-survival k inases irrespectively of antigen-binding. Altogether, the downregulation of PTP could contribute to the survival of CLL cells in peripheral blood by decreasing the threshold for tonic or antigen-induced BCR activation and this might be of relevance for adaptation to BCR inhibitor therapy in CLL.|

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It’s the new year and, if you’re like most people, that means lots of resolutions and vows to get healthy and fit. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay hopes health-minded individuals will carry those commitments on to their pets. Unlike us, pets can’t decide for themselves to hit the low-cal food, gym, or veterinary hospital. They rely on us to make sure they stay in tip-top shape. That is why we’re offering $10 OFF ANY HOSPITAL SERVICE through the end of January (1/31).
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The proposal to axe the BBC's digital radio stations 6 Music and Asian Network reflect the travails of digital radio as a whole – those who listen to it love it; there just aren't enough of them.
Eight years after it launched, the good news for 6 Music was that it has just recorded its biggest-ever audience of 695,000 listeners a week on average in the final three months of 2009.
The bad news is only one in five people in the UK have actually heard of it, according to a BBC Trust report last week. You can bet after today a few more will have heard of it.
The Asian Network has fared even worse. Despite the growth in popularity of listening to the radio via digital platforms – on digital audio broadcasting (DAB), digital TV and online – its audience has actually fallen over the past five years, from 453,000 to just 360,000 in the last three months of last year.
Successive relaunches and marketing pushes have failed to find a wider audience for the Asian Network. The BBC's chief operating officer, Caroline Thomson, bemoaned earlier this month the difficulties of broadcasting in a "number of different languages to an audience that varies from younger to older [listeners]".
The station's listening figures suggested she succeeded, but only at the cost of a furious backlash from some listeners who thought hiring tabloid-friendly DJs such as Lamb – he replaced the lower-profile Gideon Coe in the weekday morning slot – signalled a move away from the station's musical roots.
Lamb has since been moved to the weekend breakfast slot, replaced by the generally well-received Lauren Laverne.
But the station's two most popular DJs are no longer on it. Saturday morning presenters Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish won the Broadcasting Press Guild award for radio programme of the year two years ago, but are now in the midst on an extended sabbatical, with Cornish directing a film.
It had been indicated by station insiders that the pair hoped to return in time for the Glastonbury music festival in June. It remains to be seen if there will be a station for them to return to.
The closure of the two stations would be a huge blow to efforts to encourage further takeup of digital radio, with a digital radio switchover date inked in by the government for as early as 2015.
But more digital takeup requires more digital-only content, not less. Digital platforms accounted for 20.9% of all radio listening in the last three months of 2009, a slight dip on the previous three months.
It needs to be 50% before digital radio switchover kicks in. It's not just the fate of 6 Music and the Asian Network which is at stake.
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DIU seeks commercial solution for processing and distributing satellite data
DIU wants to be able to get the data seamlessly to warfighters in the field.
Here’s who is in DIU’s 2019 acquisition bootcamp cohort
These eight DOD acquisition professionals will be immersed in the DIU operating model for the next four months.
Building a Space Force won’t ease DOD’s challenges in space, report says
Numerous satellite programs are over budget and delayed as the agency works to improve its resilience to cyberattacks and survivability against space debris.
Acquisition is ‘ripe for emerging technology,’ says OFPP’s Newhart
Acquisition teams are finding opportunities to automate burdensome and manual workloads with the novel, emerging tech.
Internet of Things cybersecurity bill is back with bipartisan support
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GSA and NGA award contracts for ‘earth observation’ technologies
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The rumors and theories surrounding the next Samsung Galaxy S5 are starting to pile up as we near an expected, or at least wished for, early 2014 teaser. This latest piece builds on the speculation that Samsung‘s next flagship will sport eye-scanning technology instead of a fingerprint scanner.
Patent watchers over at the Patent Bolt site have just revealed that Samsung has recently applied for an iris scanning authentication process for use on an unnamed smartphone. Considering the recent trend in new ways of unlocking smarpthones or identifying users, this technique could very well be intended for the Galaxy S5 or at least some later models.
But why eye-scanning? It may be debatable, but the method is believed by some to be faster and more reliable than fingerprint scanners or even the more sophisticated retina scanning technique. But probably more importantly and somewhat more superficially, this is a way for Samsung to distance and differentiate itself in a market that seems to be gravitating towards fingerprint scanners, a trend recently popularized by the Apple iPhone 5s.
One caveat though is that Samsung will be implementing this iris scanning technology itself in order to reduce costs, especially when licensing other existing and proven technologies. In other words, Samsung may hit or miss this target, depending on how well it implements it. But a patent application is, at the very least, just a sign of intent to use the technology. It may very well take some time before we even see it in an actual device.


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If you need to make a Home Insurance claim it can be dificult to know the first steps, options and how to start the process.
Various Options available to you on How to make a Home Insurance Claim
- First point of call is to ring the 24hr home Assistance number
- If the damages can not be repaired immediately then an assessor can be arrganged to view damages
- In the event of a robbery it is essential to contact your insurance broker and to make a police report
24 Home Assitance for water damages and robbery
The most common claim are water damages. A leak will require you to turn off the water at the mains and to call the home assistance number on your policy. A plumber will then come to your property to fix the problem. If it is a major flood then they will be at your property usually within 3 hrs. If not urgent then an appointment can be arranged when is convenient for you.
A robbery will also usually require home assistance to come a fix any locks or windows which were broken when the burgulars entered the property.
Other times assitance can be called is for electricity issues such as a power surge that damages the protection of the home such as the garage door.
When to arrange an Assessor
You will have to call your insurance broker to arrange an assessor visit. An assessor will not be able to view your home on the same day, unlike home assistance, but usually the following day.
Unknown source of water leak
If damages are not repairable easily then assessor is required. An example of a claim where an assessor is required is a water leak where you do not know the source. An assessor would have to view the damages to authorise a sonar machine to locate the source. This can be expensive if you have to pay for this machine yourself but through the home policy it is completly free after taking into account your excess on the policy.
An assessor is required for all robberies. To view the location of entry and take details of what happended. A police report will also be required.
On many occasions you only notice after a few days items which were stolen that you did not mention in the police report. Do not worry thou, since you can always add these to the police report. It is in most cases easier to go in person to make the report at the police station. During covid this was not possible and there is a phone number that you are able to call to start the process and gain a reference number to at least start the process.
Other times an assessor is required
Water, electricity claims and Robberies are the usual type of claims when an assessor is needed. Other types of claims when they will be required are fire claims and damage to the building. These types of claims are usually more serious and the time frame to finalise these claims will depend on the level of damage.
What is the time scale for repair
As mentioned above water leaks will be quick repairs. Where as fire or damage to the building may take longer to solve. For example a major fire in the home could take well over a month until repairs are agreed and carried out.
How to make a Home Insurance claim if I do not agree with assessor report
On many occasions the compensation that will be reported by the assessor will be lower than you are prepared to accept. When this happens it is essential that you have an independant insurance broker to work on your behalf to negociate with insurance company.
If you do not agree after extensive negociation with the insurer on the compensation of a claim, the last resort is the ombudsman. However, this is a very long process and involves costs such as contracting an independant assessor which will be out of your pocket. Your insurance broker will be able to advise in these cases and give as much help as possible.

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Further searches are taking place in the River Tamar for a missing teenager who's thought to have drowned on New Year's Eve.
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The Atlas digital editor goes wild in the Welgevonden Game Reserve via Johannesburg
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Evaluation of hydrogen embrittlement and temper embrittlement by key curve method in instrumented Charpy test
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Instrumented Charpy test was conducted on small sized specimen of 21/4Cr-1Mo steel. In the test the single specimen key curve method was applied to determine the value of fracture toughness for the initiation of crack extension with hydrogen free, KIC, and for hydrogen embrittlement cracking, KIH. Also the tearing modulus as a parameter for resistance to crack extension was determined. The role of these parameters was discussed at an upper shelf temperature and at a transition temperature. Then the key curve method combined with instrumented Charpy test was proven to be used to evaluate not only temper embrittlement but also hydrogen embrittlement.
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Crane trucks have become essential equipment in several industries. In the construction sector, it is hard to imagine a high-rise building without the benefit of such machinery. With the consultation of mobile crane manufacturers, anyone can get the right crane trucks.
The crane placed on a crane truck works in three basic ways:
The crane truck comprises a basic truck portion having an attached portion that comprises the crane with its operation. Since it is a unique crane, below are the basic components and descriptions of the crane part of a crane truck:
The boom of a crane manufactured by a tower crane supplier is the simplest feature to recognize. It is the most essential component of a crane truck. Also, this is the crane’s arm that lowers or lifts heavy materials. As per the standard, it can work in three different ways that define the specifics of a crane boom for every type of operation.
The jib is the crane boom’s extension that telescopes or extends out to offer greater length to the boom and enables the driver for higher lifting capability.
The Rotex gear, which is located beneath the cab or crane cabin, allows the cab to rotate or turn the boom using a hydraulic motor.
You will see the operator’s cab attached to the top of the deck, straight on top of the Rotex gear. The gear allows for the cabin to turn.
There is the operator’s chair inside the cab along with the electrical equipment and the crane’s control panel. Keeping the chair in view, an operator controls the crane by using joysticks that control the forward-to-aft and left-to-right motion of the boom. There is also a component called foot pedals that control the Rotex gear pump pressure and the boom‘s telescoping action.
A detachable counterweight is placed on the crane’s back. These weights help in preventing the crane from being unbalanced while object lifting. There is a particular formula to help establish how much counterweight is required based on the load weight, boom radius, and operational boom angle.
So we have summarized the form of the crane truck’s parts. It is wonderful how much can be achieved from the simple fulcrum and lever systems based on some basic laws of physics. The modern skyscrapers would be possible without the function performed by cranes and crane trucks. The important function here is the versatility of different models, which gives the ‘truck with crane’ the capacity to achieve amazing projects!


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Members of Nationwide Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced
APR 18 - (Tampa, FL) – Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, Miami Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Robert E. O'Neill, announced that U.S. District Judge William J. Castagna sentenced Pedro Lazaro Rodriguez, 28, of Seffner, Florida, to life in federal prison and Chester John Floyd, 49, of Lithia, Florida, to 25 years in federal prison for their participation in a nationwide drug trafficking and money laundering organization.
On January 30, 2012, a federal jury found Rodriguez and Floyd each guilty of conspiracy with intent to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine, 500 or more grams of methamphetamine, and a quantity of marijuana. Additionally, Rodriguez was found guilty of conspiring to launder drug proceeds, traveling in interstate commerce to distribute drug proceeds, and maintaining a premise for the purpose of storing and distributing illegal narcotics. Floyd was also found guilty of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and aiding and abetting the possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
According to court documents, Floyd and Rodriguez were conspirators in a nationwide drug trafficking and money laundering organization stretching from Florida to California. As part of the conspiracy, large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana were shipped to various conspirators in the Tampa area via Federal Express, UPS, and hidden compartment inside luxury automobiles. Conspirators, including Floyd and Rodriguez, would receive narcotics on behalf of the organization and break them down for further distribution in the Tampa area. Rodriguez and other Tampa-based conspirators would also collect and conceal millions of dollars in drug proceeds that were either deposited into various bank accounts or transported back to California via commercial airlines.This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and other federal, state, and local agencies as part of an ongoing Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money laundering organizations, and those primarily responsible for the nation’s illegal drug supply.


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Pont-Aven was build in 2004 for Brittany Ferries at Meyer Werft shiyards in Germany.
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SAINT THÉRESE OF LISIEUX
Like a child
Let us allow the Saint to speak for herself: “I can aspire to holiness, despite my smallness. To make myself bigger is impossible! I must bear with myself just as I an, with my countless imperfections, but I want to find a way of going to heaven by a little path that is very straight, very short, a little way that is altogether new. We are living in a century of inventions. Now we no longer need to climb stairs. In the homes of the wealthy an elevator takes the place of a staircase. As for me, I should also like to find an elevator to lift me up to Jesus; for I am too little to climb the rugged stairway of perfection.”
“And so I have looked in the Sacred Books for some clue to the elevator that is the object of my desire. And I read these words from the very lips of Eternal Wisdom: ‘If anyone is very small, let him crane to me.’ Then I approached God, quite sure that I had discovered what I was looking for: ‘As one whom the mother caresseth, so will I comfort you. And I shall hold you on my knees’” (cf. Isa. 66:13, 12).
“Ah! Never did more tender, more melodious words cane to delight my soul. It is Your arms, O Jesus: that are the elevator which will take me up to heaven. For this, I do not need to grow any bigger. On the contrary, I must remain small, I must become smaller and smaller. O my God., You have exceeded my expectations, and I for my part want to sing Your mercies:” (Histoire d’une ậme, Chapter 9).
“Give me some of this water”
Thus speaks the Lord:
“I will not take a calf out of thy house nor he-goats of thy flocks: for all the beasts of the woods are mine, the thousands of beasts in my mountains…
“If I should be hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine and the fullness thereof. Shall I eat the flesh of bulls, or shall I drink the blood of goats? Offer to God the sacrifice of praise, and pay thy vows to the Most High” (Ps. 49:9-14).
“This, then, is all that Jesus demands of us! He does not need our works, but only our love. This same God who declares He has no need to tell us when He is hungry did, not fear to beg a little water from the Samaritan woman. He was thirsty! But when He said: ‘Give me to drink,’ He, the Creator of the universe, was asking for the love of His poor creatures. He was thirsty for love!
“Yes, now more than ever Jesus is, parched with thirst. He finds only ingrates and heartless men among the disciples of’ the world. And among His own disciples He finds –alas! – very few hearts who surrender themselves without reservation to the tenderness of His infinite Love” (Histoire d’une ậme, Chapter 11).
“You busy yourself too much”
“Souls afire with love cannot remain inactive. Of course, like Saint Magdalen, contemplative souls remain at the feet of Jesus, listening to His sweet and impassioned words. Although they appear to give nothing, they give much more than Martha who torments herself with many things. However, it was not Martha’s works that Jesus condemned, but only her anxiety. His divine Mother humbly accepted to perform these very same works, since she had to prepare the meals of the Holy Family.”
“It is above all the Gospel that nourishes me during my mental prayer. There I find everything that is necessary for my poor little soul. I am always discovering new lights in it, hidden and mysterious meanings. I understand and I know from experience that the kingdom of God is within us. Jesus needs no books or teachers to instruct souls. He, the Doctor of doctors, teaches without noise of words. I have never heard Him speak; but I know that He is within me. At every instant, He guides and inspires me. At the very moment I need them, I become aware of lights hitherto unknown” (Histoire d’une ậme, Chapter 8).
“Have pity on me, Lord!”
“Holiness does not consist in this or that practice, but in a disposition of heart that makes us humble and small in the arms of God, conscious of our weakness and confident to the point of boldness in His Fatherly kindness” (Novissima Verba).
From the Spiritual Directory of The Society of the Missionaries the Holy Apostles, 1962

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Sami Zayn tried his best to have "The Electric Chair" live up to its billing.
Speaking with Rick Ucchino of Sportskeeda Wrestling, the former Intercontinental Champion was asked about the one-time segment in which he fielded and answered audience questions live on Monday Night Raw. Although Sami spent the majority of it berating the fans, he did make headlines when he advised those in attendance that they could even ask about AEW, who had just held their inaugural Double or Nothing PPV.
According to Zayn, the decision to mention AEW wasn't entirely off the cuff, but it also wasn't met with the warmest reception backstage.
"So it wasn't entirely, entirely off the cuff but it was off the cuff to a certain degree, and the reaction was, uh, let's say unfavorable (laughs) since the electric chair met its demise that very same week."
WWE wanted to create a new and exciting segment and understood that they would likely get asked about their newfound competitors. Much to their surprise, however, no one brought them up. Sami then took it upon himself to try and deliver on what was advertised.
"So it was right on everybody's mind. It was super, super fresh and I think they had just announced this TV deal. They had just announced that this wasn't just going to be a pay-per-view. This is going to be a competitor and all this sort of stuff. And they tell me that we're doing this segment where it's legitimately, you know, unplanned questions and anybody could ask anything. So at the time, this was the number one topic in the wrestling world. So you kind of expected to be asked about it.
What they were going for was that it had a very risky, unpredictable feel to it... As I was out there, I was like, this doesn't have these vibes, these questions are too sterile. So I felt like it was upon me, it was incumbent upon me, to sort of make it controversial. And the fact that we're talking about it now, all this time later, you know I hate to say I was right, but I kind of think I was right to do it."
Sami still believes in the idea and its potential, but at the end of the day, chalks it up as a failed experiment.
The full interview with SK Wrestling can be seen below:
Sami Zayn will be taking part in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber match on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Fightful will have live coverage of the event beginning at 3:00 PM PST.


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- Release Date: 2017-11-21
- Supports: Wallet,Family Sharing
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We at JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research in Pune (affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University) acknowledge the need for radical reforms in traditional examination and assessment systems and are working to establish a credible, valid, effective, and transparent evaluation system.
Develop, execute, and monitor strategies and implementation of useful examination practices at colleges.
Online examination form filling will help generate student summaries and Hall Tickets, saving time and eliminating errors.
Create question banks for various subjects and courses to simplify random question paper selection.
Mapping of question paper with CO & PO to improve assessment, encourage active learning.
Inform and train teaching and non-teaching faculty members on the administration and organization of examinations and examination resources.
Strengthen Examination Grievance Redressal Committee (EGRC) for prompt response and delivery of student queries.
Coordinate with SPPU and other higher and regulatory agencies to ensure the examination system's legitimacy and stability.
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Imperious Vision is a brutal death metal act based out of Durban, South Africa. Their current lineup holds Nick Hagan (vocals), Kai Stewart (guitar), Brynn Huxtable (guitar), and Blake Merchant (bass).
Just this month, they dropped their album titled Empire of Illusion. To get a taste of the intensity the group are capable of, you can give a listen to the face-melting “Before the Dawn” single now. Check out the music video below.

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Windows 10 Configurations - PowerShell and WMI Bridge vs. Provisioning Packages
In Windows 10 you have the option of creating provisioning packages to apply settings/configurations to a machine. For example upgrading a machine running Windows 10 Professional to Windows 10 Enterprise. Now, to apply a provisioning package, you can either do it automatically in WinPE via DISM.exe, or later in the running Windows operating system by double-clicking the provisioning package and walk through a quick wizard.
For some odd reason, the setup team with Microsoft has purposely crippled DISM.exe in regards to automation support for running provisioning packages in Windows. DISM, when running online, simply don’t support simple automation things like silent installation switches (unattended installs), nor wait for the command to complete, nor allowing you to suppress a reboot.
That’s where PowerShell comes into the picture. Via the WMI Bridge in Windows 10 (which unfortunately only supports a limited set of configurations), you can achieve the same thing; But which much better control, and obviously, better automation. Very Shiny!
As mentioned previously you have two options if you want to automate configurations that provisioning packages set:
- Running DISM.exe in WinPE
- Running PowerShell in full Windows to apply configurations via the WMI Bridge
Running DISM.exe in WinPE
Here is an example where I have create a provisioning package (EditionUpgrade.ppkg), that does a Windows 10 Edition Upgrade, to Windows 10 Enterprise, and then added the DISM command to my task sequence. In this example I’m storing the provisioning package in the ProvPackages folder in my deployment share:
DISM.exe /Image:%OSDISK%\ /Add-ProvisioningPackage /PackagePath:%DEPLOYROOT%\ProvPackages\EditionUpgrade.ppkg
Note: Obviously, if you only want to deploy Windows 10 Enterprise, you should of course just use an Enterprise image, but please see this as just an example on how to apply a provisioning package in WinPE.
A sample task sequence, changing a Windows 10 Pro image into Window 10 Enterprise during deployment.
Running PowerShell in full Windows to apply configurations via the WMI Bridge
Since DISM.exe does not allow for online automation, you can use PowerShell instead. Here is an example that automates the edition upgrade of an existing Windows 10 Pro, to Windows 10 Enterprise. The trick is to run the script as system, so first use the following command to start PowerShell as system (requires psexec from Windows Sysinternals).
C:\Setup\SysinternalsSuite\PsExec.exe -s -i PowerShell.exe
Then you run the below PowerShell script to to the edition upgrade:
$namespaceName = "root\cimv2\mdm\dmmap"
$className = "MDM_WindowsLicensing"
$methodName = "UpgradeEditionWithProductKeyMethod"
# Public KMS Client Key for Windows 10 Enterprise
$ProductKey = "NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43"
$session = New-CimSession
$params = New-Object Microsoft.Management.Infrastructure.CimMethodParametersCollection
$param = [Microsoft.Management.Infrastructure.CimMethodParameter]::Create("param", $ProductKey, "String", "In")
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Namespace $namespaceName -ClassName $className -Filter "ParentID='./Vendor/MSFT' and InstanceID='WindowsLicensing'"
$session.InvokeMethod($namespaceName, $instance, $methodName, $params)
write-host $_ | out-string
Running the PowerShell script that runs the edition upgrade via the WMI Bridge.
The machine after upgrading the edition to Windows 10 Enterprise.
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Fungal nail infections can be caused by a variety of species of fungi; aspergillus nail infection (onychomycosis) is a relatively unusual type caused by an environmental fungus. There are many different species of Aspergillus fungi – they grow on decaying plant and animal matter in nature and disperse their spores throughout the natural world. As well, aspergillus thrives in human environments: in moist damp cellars, sheds and barns, on moldy food, straw, grains, and in fields where plant stubble is decomposing. We come in contact with aspergillus spores constantly. Usually the mold is not a health problem; however, occasionally inhalation of spores causes fungal lung infections, and contamination of nails can result in onychomycosis.
Aspergillus onychomycosis is generally a distal subungual infection: it starts under the nail near the tip of the finger, where spores may have lodged under the nail or at the sides where the nail creases the skin. Once the fungus starts to grow, the infection spreads back toward the cuticle. It looks much the same as any fungal nail infection, discoloring the nail, causing it to become thick, distorted and flaky. The fungus will not, however, spread to the surrounding skin like some other fungal causes of nail infection. Aspergillus species growing in nature often produce colorful pigments; therefore, an aspergillus nail infection may well appear greenish, black, brown or various other shades.
It is not possible for a doctor to diagnose aspergillus onychomycosis just by looking at the affected nail. Only about half of nail diseases are caused by fungi, and only a small percentage of those are aspergillus nail infection: onychomycosis is more often caused by one of the dermatophytes (fungi that grow on skin) – Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, and others. To determine what species of fungus, if any, is responsible, a nail sample must be cultured in the laboratory and any fungal growth identified by experts.
An aspergillus nail infection can be treated in the same way as any other fungal nail infection. It should be remembered however, that aspergillus may not be one of the fungi that drug manufacturers and producers of antifungal alternative remedies have tested their formulations against. Testing of antifungals is usually done using the most common causes of the infection and aspergillus onychomycosis is relatively unusual. This may explain some treatment failures so often reported for nail fungus treatments.


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The average advisor is generating more revenue per client than ever — but this momentum may
not stem from pricing discipline. For the
average firm, the increase in revenue
stems from market lift, increases in asset
flows and growth in wealthier clients.
The 2018 InvestmentNews Study of
Pricing & Profitability, sponsored by
BNY Mellon Pershing, revealed that
28% of the respondents redefined their
fee brackets based on assets under
management. More than half of those
making some price adjustment actually
raised their fees. This was true among
the top-performing firms as well as the
average participant in the study.
Seventy-two percent of those surveyed made no change at all to their fee
schedule. Basis points on assets under
management have declined slightly,
while the dollar revenue per client has
increased. What we have found, is that
as client size increases, firms hit natural
break points in the schedule. The result
is that clients’ total fees will increase
while basis points decrease.
Interestingly, 10% of the firms who
responded actually lowered their fees
( 13.7% of the top-performing firms). Did
they reduce fees because of client push-back or because they anticipate a need
to discount based on market pressures?
An advisor’s pricing strategy reveals
his or her perception of the firm’s value
in the marketplace. With most advisors raising fees or holding steady, what
made those few firms feel the need to
reduce prices? Some advisors say they
have started to cut their fees because
they keep reading about fee compression and they are concerned about being
at odds with the world around them.
Those who preserved or raised their
fees in the past year are demonstrat-
ing confidence in their proposition.
They have a strong connection with
their community of clients and pros-
pects. They have made it easy to do
business with them, and have helped
clients achieve success in pursuit of
Furthermore, advisors who enriched
their offering to be more relevant to their
optimal client are able to demonstrate
value where automated portfolio management platforms and discount brokers
cannot. For example, some have added
reporting that includes non-investment
related goals. Some have developed a
unique process around philanthropy or
managing multi-generational wealth.
Others have added tax planning or
bill paying to their offering, and many
have become involved in negotiating
banking needs on behalf of their clients
such as mortgages, lines of credit and
A CLEAR STRATEGY
Advisory firms who rely on investment
performance as their primary differentiator suffer when clients compare their
annual returns to the general market
indices. Pricing must have a clear strategy. If you are reducing your fees, you
may be negotiating against yourself:
1. Are you extrapolating from isolated
conversations with a few clients
who demand a fee reduction —
before validating how your overall
client base perceives you?
2. Are you trying to be the price
(discount) leader in order to grab
3. Do you believe that you are not
worthy of what you are paid relative to what you are delivering?
Are You Negotiating Against Yourself?
Advisors must demonstrate value to command a fair price.
FORMULAS FOR SUCCESS
By Mark Tibergien
We found that as
client size increases,
firms hit natural
break points in the
schedule. The result is
that clients’ total fees
will increase while
basis points decrease.

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Are you tired of your dog pulling on the leash during walks or disobeying commands? The right collar could make all the difference in your dog training success. But with so many options on the market, how do you know which one to choose?
In this article, we’ll explore the different types of collars available for dog training and highlight the pros and cons of each. By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of which collar is best suited for your dog’s needs and training goals. So let’s get started!
What is the Purpose of a Training Collar?
A dog training collar, also popularly known as an e-collar or electronic collar, is a versatile tool to effectively train dogs and discourage undesirable behaviors. The main purpose of a training collar is to help owners communicate with their dogs by transmitting a signal or prompting a response that steers them towards desired behaviors and actions.
Training collars work by emitting a signal, vibration, or sound that interrupts unwanted behaviors while simultaneously rewarding positive behavior using a remote control device. When used correctly, the collar can help a dog understand that certain behaviors are unwanted, and that they can be avoided to receive positive reinforcement. For instance, a properly trained dog would learn to stop barking excessively or jumping on people when prompting with the collar.
It is important to note that training collars must only be used when the dog has some basic training, and understands simple commands such as “sit” and “stay”. This is because the device relies on negative reinforcement to communicate to the dog what they should and should not do. Therefore, without basic training, the collar may cause confusion and anxiety to the dog.
Types of Training Collars
There are several types of training collars that are available in the market today. Each type has its own benefits and limitations, and can have a different impact on your dog’s training. In this article, we’ll explore different types of training collars and how they can be used to enhance your dog’s training.
1. Flat Buckle Collar
The flat buckle collar is the most commonly used collar for dogs. It is made of a sturdy material, such as nylon or leather, and is secured around the dog’s neck with a buckle. This collar is used for everyday walks and could be used as a starting tool for training. It is a basic type of collar that doesn’t offer any training features.
2. Martingale Collar
Martingale collars are a type of training collar that is different from flat buckle collars because they can tighten when the dog pulls on the leash. This collar is designed to prevent your dog from slipping out of the collar during walks. It is also a good collar to use when training your dog to walk on a loose leash.
3. Head Collar
The head collar is a type of collar that encircles the dog’s neck and muzzle, which mimics the function of a halter for a horse. This collar is designed to help you control your dog’s head and, therefore, the rest of its body.
4. Prong Collar
The prong collar is a type of training collar that has metal prongs that rest against the dog’s neck. These prongs are designed to create pressure points on the dog’s neck when pulled, which can help control the dog’s behavior.
5. Shock Collar
The shock collar is a type of training collar that uses static stimulation to control the dog’s behavior. The collar has a remote that allows you to control the level of stimulation that the dog receives.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Dog Training Collar
When it comes to dog training, choosing the right collar is essential for success. There are several factors to consider before making a purchase and investing time and effort into training your furry friend.
- Behavior: Choose a collar based on the behavior you want to train, such as martingale for pulling or tone settings for excessive barking.
- Stimulation: Consider the type of stimulation the collar provides, such as static, vibration, or audible tones, based on your training philosophy and your dog’s temperament.
- Levels of Stimulation: Decide on the collar that offers the appropriate range of stimulation levels, starting from the lowest and gradually increasing as needed.
- Comfort Level: Ensure the collar fits well, doesn’t cause discomfort, and allows natural movements without rubbing or scratching.
- Tone Setting: Opt for a collar with a tone setting if your dog is sensitive to static correction, as it provides a warning sound before any stimulation.
- Waterproof Collars: For water activities or rainy areas, choose a waterproof collar to ensure effective operation even when wet.
Best Collar for Dog Training
Dog training requires careful consideration of various factors, such as behavior, method of stimulation, level of comfort, and more. One crucial aspect of dog training is choosing the right collar. With an array of collars on the market, selecting the best one for your dog can be daunting. This article will provide a detailed guide to help you discover the best collar for effective dog training success.
PATPET Dog Training Collar
The PATPET Dog Training Collar is an excellent tool for training your dog. It is a versatile and affordable option that can help you teach your pet basic obedience commands and correct undesirable behavior. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed review of the PATPET Dog Training Collar and explain why it is an excellent choice for dog owners.
The PATPET Dog Training Collar has three training modes, beep, vibration, and static. The beep mode produces a sound that attracts the dog’s attention and signals that a correction will follow. The vibration mode gives the dog a gentle buzz that is enough to interrupt its unwanted behavior. Lastly, the static mode produces a mild shock that provides a stronger correction when the beep and vibration modes are not enough.
The collar is waterproof and has a long battery life that makes it perfect for outdoor training or even for hunting dogs. It also features an adjustable level of correction, allowing you to customize it to your dog’s behavior and temperament. There are three levels of correction for both vibration and static modes.
The PATPET Dog Training Collar is available in a wide variety of colors, including black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, and red. This makes it easy for dog owners to find a color that suits their taste and lifestyle.
PetSafe Remote Dog Training Collar
PetSafe is a well-known brand that has been producing high-quality dog-training collars for years. Their Remote Dog Training Collar is one of the most popular products in their lineup, designed to help dog owners train their pets effectively.
The PetSafe Remote Dog Training Collar offers a range of features that set it apart from other remote training collars in the market. Firstly, the collar has a range of 100 yards, which is perfect for outdoor training or for correcting behavior from a distance. Secondly, it has eight adjustable levels of static stimulation and vibration, providing a range of options for different dog behaviors and temperaments. The different modes allow for safe and effective dog training, with the static stimulation providing a stronger correction only when needed.
This collar can be used to train dogs in several ways. It can help correct unwanted behaviors, such as excessive barking, jumping, and digging. It can also be used to teach basic commands like sit, stay, and come. The PetSafe Remote Dog Training Collar is an excellent tool for training dogs in the field, where the owner needs to be at a distance from the dog.
The PetSafe Remote Dog Training Collar comes equipped with three training modes – beep, vibration, and static stimulation. The beep mode simply provides an audible beep that alerts the dog that a correction is coming. Vibration mode gives a mild, yet effective, stimulation to your dog, helping them concentrate on you when you give a command. The static stimulation mode provides a stronger correction when the beep or vibration modes are not enough to get the dog to stop unwanted behavior.
The collar is designed to fit dogs of different sizes, with adjustable prongs. This collar is suitable for larger breeds and can be used for dogs weighing over 8 pounds. The collar is also water-resistant and has a long battery life, making it perfect for outdoor activities and long training sessions.
Garmin Sport Pro
If you’re a hunting dog owner looking for a reliable and durable remote training collar, the Garmin Sport Pro might be a great option for you. This dog training collar is specifically designed for hunting dogs, providing a range of features that cater to their needs and keep them safe in the field.
One of the most notable features of the Garmin Sport Pro is its impressive 1,300-foot range. This means that even if your dog is running far ahead of you, you will still be able to communicate with them and provide necessary corrections. Additionally, the collar is waterproof and durable, ensuring that it can withstand harsh weather conditions and rough terrain.
Another unique feature of the Garmin Sport Pro is its built-in beacon lights, which can be a lifesaver in low-light conditions. These lights make it easier to keep tabs on your dog or locate them in the dark, reducing the risk of losing them in the field.
The Garmin Sport Pro also features ten stimulation levels, allowing you to customize the collar’s correction strength based on your dog’s behavior and sensitivity. The collar also comes with interchangeable contact points, ensuring that you can adjust the collar to fit your dog comfortably and safely. Additionally, Garmin offers customizable colors and accessories, allowing you to create a collar that matches your style and needs.
Petrainer PET998DBB Training Collar
The Petrainer PET998DBB Training Collar is a reliable and affordable option for pet owners who are looking for a way to effectively train their dogs. It comes packed with features designed to help you teach your dog basic commands while stopping bad behavior.
This training collar uses a remote control that allows you to manage your dog’s behavior from up to 330 yards away. You can use it to deliver three types of correction – a sound beep, a vibration, or a static shock – depending on the behavior you want to correct. It also includes four different modes of operation, which include shock, vibration, beep, and flashing LED lights.
One of the main selling points of the Petrainer PET998DBB is its affordability. It is a cost-effective option for pet owners who are hesitant to invest in pricier training equipment. Despite its budget-friendly price, it still delivers top-notch features that can aid in dog training.
This collar is also suitable for all dog breeds and sizes, thanks to its adjustable collar strap that can fit neck sizes up to 25 inches. It can also accommodate up to two dogs, making it an excellent option for multi-pet households.
In terms of specifications, the Petrainer PET998DBB Training Collar uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last up to a week with normal use. It also has a waterproof rating of IPX7, making it safe for your pet to wear in the rain or while swimming.
Boss Educator ET-800 By E-Collar Technologies
When training large and stubborn dogs, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Boss Educator ET-800 by E-Collar Technologies is one of the top-performing dog training collars on the market and is highly recommended for pet owners who are serious about training their canines.
The Boss Educator ET-800 operates through a remote control and receiver interaction. With a range of up to 1 mile, the remote offers you full control over your dog’s behavior, allowing you to correct undesirable behavior instantly. One of the standout features of this collar is its 100 levels of static correction, as well as an additional boost of up to 60 levels, making it ideal for even the most challenging dogs.
For sensitive dogs, the Boss Educator ET-800 offers tone and vibration options, which are more gentle alternative correction options. The collar is also fully waterproof, making it safe for your dog to wear in any weather condition or situation. Additionally, it has a rechargeable battery that provides long-lasting usage.
The Boss Educator ET-800 is compatible with dogs that weigh over 20 pounds, making it an ideal option for larger breeds. Its robust features and exceptional quality make it one of the best choices for pet owners who want to invest in a collar that they can rely on for successful training.
In conclusion, choosing the best collar to train a dog is essential for success. It’s important to consider your dog’s size, temperament, and the type of training you will be doing before making a decision. While some collars may seem harsh, they can be effective when used correctly and in the right situations. However, positive reinforcement training methods should always be used in conjunction with any collar training. Remember to consult with a professional trainer or veterinarian if you have any concerns or questions about collar training. With the right collar and training approach, you and your furry friend can achieve great success in your training journey.


US Naval Air Forces Orders “Safety Pause” For Aircraft After Multiple Deadly Southern California Crashes
The U.S. Navy announced this weekend that there would be a "safety pause" for certain aircraft following 3 recent crashes in Southern California where 6 service members died within the span of 10 days. I have read several reports from multiple sources regarding this "safety pause," and not one of them mentioned the vaccination status of the pilots, and there is no indication that the investigations will consider if any adverse reactions from the COVID-19 vaccines could have been involved. The Navy currently has 97% of its service members vaccinated with mandatory COVID-19 vaccines. American Airlines pilot Captain Robert Snow, a pilot with over 31 years experience, made headlines recently when he went public with his story after going into cardiac arrest in the cockpit of the commercial plane he was flying just moments after landing in Dallas, avoiding what could have been a major catastrophe if he would have suffered his heart attack while landing. His career is over now, as the FAA will not allow pilots with heart conditions like Mr. Snow now has to continue flying. Mr. Snow went public to explain how this was most certainly a COVID vaccine adverse reaction, and his testimony was quickly removed from Google’s YouTube. Mr. Snow was mandated to receive the COVID vaccine as a condition for keeping his job. Pilot Joshua Yoder, who is the co-founder of the U.S. Freedom Flyers, was interviewed by Steve Kirsch where he revealed that he was receiving many phone calls from other pilots in the commercial airline industry who are also suffering heart problems after receiving a COVID-19 mandatory vaccine, but they fear coming forward because they will lose their jobs.


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When we fail to properly and effectively socialize (especially racial socialization) young Black boys, we fail them in multitudinous ways. We leave them ill-equipped to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of manhood. A wealth of pragmatic and empirical data supports the idea that young boys who are properly socialized are less likely to become criminalized, commit acts of violence, fail in their responsibilities as fathers and husbands, and more. Da Teachas discuss the need to effectively socialize and prepare young Black men to show up and perform at immensely high levels in every area of life.
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Playing By Heart: A Book Review
Lula Bowman has finally achieved her dream: a teaching position and a scholarship to continue her college education in mathematics. But then a shocking phone call from her sister, Jewel, changes everything.
With a heavy heart, Lula returns to her Oklahoma hometown to do right by her sister, but the only teaching job available in Dunn is combination music instructor/basketball coach. Lula doesn't even consider those real subjects!
Determined to prove herself, Lula commits to covering the job for the rest of the school year. Reluctantly, she turns to the boys' coach, Chet, to learn the newfangled game of basketball. Chet is handsome and single, but Lula has no plans to fall for a local boy. She's returning to college and her scholarship as soon as she gets Jewel back on her feet.
However, the more time she spends around Jewel's family, the girls' basketball team, music classes, and Chet, the more Lula comes to realize what she's given up in her single-minded pursuit of degree after degree. God is working on her heart, and her future is starting to look a lot different than she'd expected.
You can read an excerpt of Playing By Heart here, in PDF format.
About The Author:
Anne Mateer is a three-time Genesis Contest finalist who has long had a passion for history and historical fiction. She and her husband live near Dallas, Texas, and are the parents of three young adults.Visit www.annemateer.com for more information.
If you have a Christian Historical Fiction fan on your Christmas list and still need to shop for them, look no further than Playing By Heart by Anne Mateer.
It is an exceptional read that will bring you back to the early 1900's and covers themes such doing what one desires not what others desire for you. Lula and Chet were very well developed characters, as were their story lines. It was great to see how their relationship developed through the book.
From the very first pages I was taken in by the story and my attention was kept throughout reading this great novel. It was heartwarming, and definitely gets the reader thinking about the importance of family, and listening to God when He is guiding you.
I highly recommend this book and give it a huge thumbs up!
BUY IT: You can purchase Playing By Heart at your favorite book retailer from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
***I received a complimentary copy of this book, courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc., for the purpose of review on this blog. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner***

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Volkswagen’s beating heart
Occupying around 6.5 million square metres, Volkswagen’s North German headquarters at Wölfsburg is one of the biggest and most advanced car factories in the world.
Over the years it has become known for raising the bar in vehicle manufacturing in terms of quality, efficiency and productivity. Every day, up to 3,500 Golfs, Tourans and Tiguans roll off the Wölfsburg production line. Since it began manufacturing cars in the 1930s, the plant has seen more than 45 million vehicles leave its premises.
Manufacturing at the next level
Volkswagen production takes place at a variety of different manufacturing plants around the world, but Wölfsburg is where it all started. It now boasts the largest state-of-the-art paint shop in Europe, while the press shop processes a remarkable 1,500 tonnes of sheet metal every day.
At the body shop, Volkswagen has invested in new, more flexible technologies so the plant can react faster to different demands. Various models can be built right after one another on the same line without the need for any major modifications or delays.
The assembly line sees engines and bodies brought together in precise configurations. After assembly, rigorous measurements, final adjustments and performance testing are carried out to ensure the quality Volkswagen customers expect.
AutoStadt visitor complex
Next to the production facility is the AutoStadt, a visitor attraction with a prime focus on Volkswagen’s brands and heritage. The complex also houses Volkswagen’s impressive museum, new model delivery centre, as well as an off-road course and a Ritz-Carlton hotel — ideal for the 2 million visitors each year who wish to see one of the world’s most impressive car factories in action.
Steeped in history
Located in the German state of Lower Saxony, Wölfsburg lies about 75 kilometres east of Hanover and 230 kilometres west of Berlin. From the city’s foundation in 1938, it became home to Volkswagen car and van manufacturing.
The production line was the brainchild of the legendary automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche, who laid out its design after studying car plants from around the world for inspiration.
Between 1949 and 1955, production grew from 46,000 units a year to more than 240,000. By the time the Beetle, Wölfsburg’s original model, ceased European production in 1975, almost 12 million units had rolled off the line.
With such a rich past, chronicling the plant’s history has been an important process for everyone involved at Wölfsburg. As a result, the complex is home to almost five kilometres of files, nearly a million photos, 1,800 films, 70,000 publications and 15,000 drawings, as well as a wealth of digital data. All of this is housed in archives that are available to view by appointment.
See Volkswagen in action
The factory in Wölfsburg is open to the public every weekday from Tuesday to Friday with two-hour tours available for visitors. Extend your trip and stay on at a top-class hotel, or make the most of a day and plan to take in all of the attractions.
Please contact Autostadt for more information.


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Connie Fergusons and Shona Fergusons.Connie who plays Harriet Khoza and Shona who plays Jerry Maake.The couple have been married for 18 years,they have two daughters,Lesedi and Alicia and a grandson.
Loyiso Macdonald also known as Kagiso Khoza,is a married man,he has been married since 2012 to his wife Luphiwo,at the age of 26.The pair have managed to keep their marriage private.
Sthembiso Khoza known for his character as Shaka khoza.He is a good husband and father.It is not a secret that Sthembiso ‘SK’ Khoza is a happily taken father of 3.His partner and the mother of one of his children,Morna Phathudi popularly known as Maddy.They are living a happy life.
Vuyo who is known for this character as Schumacher.He shared pictures of him and his lady Renate Stuurman enjoying some quality time.The also confirmed that they are dating.
Themba Ndaba known as Brutus Khoza.He was previously married to sophie Ndaba for 13 years but the two were divorced in 2007.Themba is now married to Mrs Josey Ndaba and they have 2 children Sibusiso and Lwandle Ndaba.
Thembsie Matu known as Patronella,last year June 2019,received through her social media pages that her husband,Peter Sobetsa had passed on.
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As the White House takes its victory lap over the passage of the sweeping Republican tax overhaul, the IRS is scrambling to roll out new rules in time for 2018.
The country’s new tax system is to go into effect in 12 days, and already payroll processors say they are in “panic” mode as they try to figure out new withholding rules affecting millions of Americans.
The American Payroll Association, which represents 21,000 members and 17,000 employers, has written a letter to Congress complaining that its members were “starting to panic” about having to implement “herculean” changes in so little time.
It will be an uphill battle for the government, too.
The federal tax-collecting agency will be taking on the enormous rule-writing task without a permanent commissioner leading it. In recent years, the IRS has also seen its budget slashed and its workforce shrink, and has struggled to make tech upgrades.
The agency is likely to be challenged at every turn by tax attorneys and accountants watching how it implements the new code.
The IRS has also been the frequent target of the Trump administration and Republicans who have criticized it for being biased against conservatives.
But it’s this very agency, along with the Treasury Department, that will be responsible for writing new regulations on a range of items, from setting how multinational corporations are taxed on the profits they make abroad to changing the withholding tables for taxes in preparation for rate changes that'll take effect as 2018 begins.
The IRS said it has already taken “the initial steps” to prepare guidance on withholding in the new year.
“We anticipate issuing the initial withholding guidance in January and reflecting the new legislation, which would allow taxpayers to begin seeing the benefits of the change as early as February,” the agency said in a statement on its website. “The IRS will be working closely with the nation’s payroll and tax professional community during this process.”
The House Ways and Means Committee chairman, Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, said he planned to sit down with the acting IRS commissioner, David Kautter, to discuss implementation of the tax bill and the agency’s needs, which could mean a boost in funding.
“What are the needs? We’ll start from there,” Brady told the Washington Examiner. “And then: Are (funds for implementation) available if they set the priority within their own agency and budget?”
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged there would likely be “bumps” on the road with “technical corrections to follow.”
Martin Sullivan, the chief economist at Tax Analysts, nonprofit publisher of tax notes, seemed to agree, telling Politico that some issues the government might encounter were “technical problems” but warning that others were "aggressive moves, where we’re going into the unknown in areas like international and on pass-throughs and doing things we’ve never done before.”


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Albert Burton Boutwell was the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. A Democrat, Boutwell served Governor John Malcolm Patterson of the same political party, from 1959-1963.
Considered a moderate by citizens of Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement, Boutwell’s election in 1963 as mayor was seen by many as a rejection of Eugene “Bull” Connor’s policies on the former City Commission. He was elected just before the mass demonstrations of the “Birmingham Campaign” led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fred Shuttlesworth.
He took office shortly after those demonstrations were met with violence at the hands of police dogs and fire hoses deployed by the lame duck Connor. He was in office a few months before the forced integration of Birmingham schools by the National Guard and the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church, which killed four young girls.
The four young girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing
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General Contractors must be licensed with the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago provides online access to vendor information, contracts and their associated modifications, disclosure documents, payments, opportunity list and bid tabulations. You can also search for permits, licensing requirements, rules and regulations, current living wage and other requirements.
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