A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) oversight board did not review a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance group that funded a project at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) involving gain-of-function research to modify bat-based coronaviruses.
In 2017, the HHS created the Potential Pandemic Pathogens Control and Oversight (P3CO) Framework to help its review board critically evaluate grants that involved enhancing dangerous pathogens such as coronaviruses.
However, the offices of the Director for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the NIH both “systematically thwarted–indeed systematically nullified–the HHS P3CO Framework by declining to flag and forward proposals for review,” Rutgers University professor of chemical biology, Richard H. Ebright, told the Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF).
In other words, the NIAID, led by Anthony Fauci, allowed the $600,000 grant to bypass P3CO review by not flagging the project.
Gain-of-function research bypasses federal oversight
Experts such as Dr. Jonathan Latham and Dr. Allison Wilson said in a June 2020 article in Independent Science News that EcoHealth’s NIH grant indeed describes gain-of-function research, which is a risky area of study that can make SARS-like viruses more contagious. The NIH defended the decision of its sub-agency to bypass review of the grant when it said, “After careful review of the grant, NIAID determined research in the grant was not gain-of-function research because it did not involve the enhancement of the pathogenicity or transmissibility of the viruses studied,” an NIH spokesperson told the DCNF.
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“We would not submit research proposals that did not meet the definition, because otherwise we would need to submit everything.”
However, the NIH grant abstract reads, “Predictive models of host range (i.e. emergence potential) will be tested experimentally using reverse genetics, pseudovirus and receptor binding assays, and virus infection experiments across a range of cell cultures from different species and humanized mice.”
Dr. Latham and Dr. Wilson explained that with the text of the grant abstract as written, it “is hard to overemphasize that the central logic of this grant was to test the pandemic potential of SARS-related bat coronaviruses by making ones with pandemic potential, either through genetic engineering or passaging, or both.”
According to the New York Times, the U.S. government initially halted funding for dangerous gain-of-function research in 2014 after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) accidentally exposed lab workers to anthrax and mistakenly shipped a deadly avian flu virus to another federal lab that had requested a benign flu strain. The White House stated that the moratorium was made “following recent biosafety incidents at federal research facilities.”
In 2017, funding for gain-of-function research was resumed after new oversight procedures were implemented. Two groups were given oversight responsibilities: the funding agency, which was the NIAID in the case of the EcoHealth grant, and the interdisciplinary P3CO Review Committee convened by the HHS. The committee will not review any grants unless they are flagged by the funding agency. Furthermore, the P3CO Framework does not require the HHS committee to confirm or refute the NIAID’s claim that the EcoHealth grant did not involve gain-of-function research.
Ebright stated that the ability to so easily bypass the P3CO review “is a systemic problem.” If the grant had undergone review with independent evaluation from an HHS panel, the HHS could then have made additional recommendations regarding biocontainment measures to prevent potential lab leaks or could have even denied the grant altogether.
An annex to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) COVID-19 origin report that was released on March 30 states that the WIV research “used recombinant viruses to test whether bat CoVs could use ACE2 to bind but used bat spike protein on a bat-CoV backbone.” Ebright said that this statement involving bat coronaviruses and the use of recombinant viruses in tests describes gain-of-function research.
In April 2020, the NIH terminated the EcoHealth grant under the order of former President Donald Trump’s White House. The NIH Deputy Director for extramural research, Michael Lauer, wrote a letter to EcoHealth Alliance officials, stating that the “NIH does not believe that the current project outcomes align with the program goals and agency priorities.”
When Fauci was asked about the cancellation of the EcoHealth grant in a hearing before the House Energy & Commerce Committee in June 2020, his response was, “I don’t know the reason, but we were told to cancel it.”
Following the hearing, Fauci clarified to Politico that the Trump administration had ordered the NIH to terminate the grant.


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Though it was really just shopping area it became a Sunday hangout for the fashionistic teens of Japan in the 80's when street performers and wildly dressed kids started showing up to show off there own musical and artistic creations. Through this artistic outburst have come many subcultures such as: Visual Kei, Lolita, Decora, Ganguro, etc.
Since the solo career of the now oh so un-original Gwen Stefania terrible Americanised view of "harajuku" has been seen. With her latest tour and label Harajuku Lovers(rudely and obviously ripped off from Yasuharu Tanaka's famous Japanese fashion label, Super Lovers)Gwen's trendy American followers have developed poor knowlegde of the complex fashionistc society of Japanese Street Fashion that insults true fans in western civilization.
Gwen fan: "Look there's a heart on my shirt! Now I'm all Harajuku like my idol Gwen."
American JSF-er: "Gwen Stefani is a jerk."
In the song "Rich Girl".. or mainly any Gwen Stefani song, she has "her" Harajuku girls in it. Gwen paid four japanese girls to follow her around, and Gwen treats them like accesories. No woman, in my opinion, should be made into a mute fashion accessory. Just the image of four non-white women trailing around behind a white woman, hanging on her every word and not being allowed to speak… Can you really say that this is a harmless affectation? Asian fetishism nor not, this is certianly female fetishism.
Has anyone noticed the dominating hold she has over the girls? she claims ownership of them, dresses them up and gives them names (love, angel, music & baby).
I was under the idea that they were her posse, not the newest version of chihuahua. All she needs now is a collar and chain.
As soon as I saw her video for rich girl I had to leave the room, she’s giving japanese fashion such a bad name…”I'll dress them up and give them names” What the fuck?? They aren't items. Stefani should have just bought herself a new pair of diamond earrings instead of four slaves.
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
I'd dress them wicked, I'd give them names
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
Hurry up and come and save me"
Me: LITTLE BITCH! -snipes her in her ass-crack-
No wonder that Tokyo is a huge fashion icon around the world. Teenagers in Japan dress in colourful clothes. They mix and match different clothing and create their own style, with big bright coloured hair and cute accsessories.
As referred by Gwen Stefani they have wicked style, Gwen is very inspired by these girls and Japan calture as stated in her latest album. Infact the has her own range of accsessories named afer her Harajuku girls. The range is called L.A.M.B which stands for Love.Angel.Music.Baby (The names of her harajuku dancers), the range features clothes, hair accessories and even Gwen has launched her brand new digital camera just launched in the U.S a few weeks ago.
If you've heared Gwen's latest album then you probably know that almost every single song has the word "harajuku girls" or "harajuku"
Harajuku fashion and culture is beginning to become world popular and well known...
Gwen stefani might have a little to do with this as she pays four japanese women to follow her around seeming as though they have no voice almost like her pets, she is a good artist but she's an obnoxious white bicth for treating those girls as objects . The girls are actually very good dancers but from MOST of the video's i have seen the girls just seem to follow her. She has defeated the object of harajuku fashion because she dresses 'her' girls in similar outfits, harajuku fashion is about uniqueness.
Harajuku has a station wich on a sunday is usually populated with outrageously dressed teens with extraordinary style and taste.
Some Japanese boys dressed in a Rock-a-billy style are usually also related to the thought of harajuku, and people dressed as anime characters or characters from old rhyme such as little bo peep, this is cosplay.
The Goths there go to the extreme and wear accessories such as pale contacts and all sorts of accessories.
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Teen town in Tokyo in a district called Shibuya-ku. The most well-known event is the Cosplay down in the Harajuku Station. On the weekends girls dress up in their most harajuku costumes and strut their stuff. Most common theme for costmes is Gothic Lolita (think school girl meets goth) or the anime character.

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Caring for the people in our community is one of the things it mean in the Bible when it says “love your neighbors.” This is also a crucial commandment because this is what makes the world a better place.
In Matthews 22:39, Jesus said that loving “your neighbor as yourself” is equal to what he said was the most important commandment, which is loving “the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” Jesus knew the significance of loving your neighbor when he equated it to loving the Lord.
However, some people have a hard time loving their fellow man and woman as they would love God because people are naturally flawed. Half of us have a tendency to judge people negatively — this is why we have a hard time getting along with them. We sometimes do this by either talking behind people’s back, disrespecting them, avoiding them, or even acting out in violence towards them without knowing their true intentions. Before we know it, we will find ourselves caught up in an endless cycle of hate towards each other. Other people get caught up in the negativity around us, which eventually causes a collective consciousness of bad behavior in our society. That is one of the many tactics the devil use to destroy us.
This is why Jesus said “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others.” So, when we talk about someone negatively, best believe someone is slandering us behind our backs as well. When we consistently talk bad about people, they will eventually avoid us because we would be known as the person that always talk bad about other people. When we take advantage of someone like not paying back money we owe to them or stealing from them, we will suffer the consequences by it either ruining our reputation or by someone acting violently toward us.
We are all flawed in some type of way. This is why Jesus said “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye, when you can’t see past the log in your own eye’” We can’t become better people by talking about what other people are doing wrong without correcting what we are doing wrong. We should work on our flaws to the best of our abilities. We do this by helping people and showing them love and support.

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Social Media Success: Measuring the success of your digital publications begins with looking at the most important visitor statistics. Knowing how to correctly analyze and interpret your statistics helps you understand your visitors. In turn, this allows you to make informed decisions regarding future design and content strategy. Social media metrics are different than ‘normal’ visitor statistics because they try to measure the spread of social media interactions. You’ll need to fiddle around a little bit to measure them properly, as they are not easily measured with Google Analytics. But don’t let that put you off, because it’ll be worth your time.
The person to thank for making it fairly easy to gain insights into your social media metrics is Google’s digital marketing evangelist Avinash Kaushik. In an already classic post, he presents four metrics that help you truly measure social media:
- Conversation rate
- Amplification rate
- Applause rate
- Economic value
There are other great posts about measuring success on social media, but we find that Avinash provides the most extensive method.
A word of warning before we go over these metrics: this will only make sense if you really participate in social media. You will need an acceptable number of followers and a high level of activity before these numbers start to make sense. But don’t let this keep you from having a look at these numbers if you’re just starting out with social media. We just want you to know that they will become more significant over time.
Also note that while these metrics are easy to understand, digging them up and collecting them can be quite time consuming. There are a lot of social networks out there, and collecting the metrics by hand would be a time sink, especially if your social activity is high. Luckily, a fan of Avinash created a tool, which we will discuss in our conclusion. For fully understanding each metric, we still advise you to do it by hand the first time though.
Arguably, the simplest to determine from all the metrics, the conversation rate is the total number of audience comments or replies per original share of an item. This item can be a blog post, a shared product from your catalog, or any other piece of content coming from your brand.
By measuring this for every item and post, you will get a better idea of the buzz for each item. After you’ve found that baseline, try to explain the success or failure of spikes and dips. Notice that for some controversial topics or products, a higher conversation rate is to be expected, but that might be less valuable than ‘normal’ items. The real value lies in stimulating the conversation with content that lies close to your brand.
The amplification rate shines a light on the long road a post on a social network can travel. With no limit to the times your content can be shared, viral growth is possible.
Your amplification rate is the number of times people share a post. This means a retweet on Twitter, a share on Facebook, or any sharing mechanism on the other networks.
Figuring out what increases your amplification rate is both a science and an art. E-commerce sites rely on their content being shared by users, making some of these variables hard to control. But when you post something yourself, the time that you post something and your timezone matters, the timing of your reaction to a recent event matters, the perceived value of your post matters, your likeability matters. Above all, you want to create valuable and extraordinary content. There is nothing that can beat that.
Besides the all-powerful share, you also want to measure the number of likes, favorites, and other acts of ‘one-click affection’. Seeing how many people are willing to openly endorse your content for each post gives you insight in the likeability of your content.
To measure your applause rate, simply count all favorite clicks, likes, +1s, and other acts of one-click affection per post.
There will probably be some correlation between your applause rate and amplification rate. This is because likeable content is often valuable, and when you share something it’s because you generally appreciate it. Also note that the line between a solid share and ‘like’ is starting to fade. Especially on Facebook, the act of ‘liking’ something also shares that content to the user’s followers through the ‘Ticker’ on the right-hand side of the News Feed.
Although this is the most difficult to measure, you simply can’t go without measuring the economic value of your social media efforts. You can only make valid choices regarding your marketing strategy by having a clear view on your return on investment of different media. Some people will want to do business with you after they read your social media content. More indirectly, you can shorten the sales funnel because people will already have heard from you through social media by the time you receive your first sales call.
To calculate the economic value of your social media efforts, you will have to dive in Google Analytics and assign a dollar value to the goals you have set up there. Work your way up from your macro goals (e.g. completing a purchase nets you 20 dollars on average), to your micro goals (e.g. a user browsing more than five pages in an online catalog means an average value of three dollars). See Kaushik’s post on macro and micro conversions and on website goal values for more information.
The resulting metric shows the dollar value for each visitor to your content from each social network. This is amazing: you can immediately see how valuable your presence on each network is, allowing you to know where to direct your attention. There are so many networks out there that you can’t be on all of them, and the way you perceive their effectiveness can be deceiving. Take some time to set up this metric, and be informed by cold, hard numbers. Totally worth it.
Measuring These Metrics With TrueSocialMetrics
We already mentioned that it’s a good idea to measure this stuff by hand for the first few times. This is time consuming, but luckily there is a tool that automates data collection for those metrics. It’s called TrueSocialMetrics and does all of its magic by connecting your social media accounts, blog, and Google Analytics (where you should already have economic values connected to your goals).
The result looks like this:
Credit Avinash Kaushik, kaushik.net
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And that’s it for now on this topic. We hope these tips will turn out to be valuable knowledge in improving your social media efforts. If they do (or don’t), feel free to let us know on our Facebook or Twitter pages.


NEWS: 3RD MADOKA MAGICA MOVIE TRAILER POSTED
If you haven’t seen Puella Magi Madoka Magica yet, you’re missing out. But don’t worry, our team is currently working on a full show review for you to check out so you can decide whether or not this is a show you’d like to get into.
For those of you that have seen Madoka Magica, animeanime.jp just posted this new 90-second trailer that used to be exclusive to Japanese theatres only. This video provides us with a few more new scenes from the highly anticipated movie.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- will premiere in Japanese theatres on October 26th, and in select theatres across the US and Canada starting December 6th.
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BTS: Jungkook’s popularity is overwhelming. Take a look at the idol’s net worth
BTS is the best-selling group in South Korean history and the most popular band in the world, raising around $ 3.6 billion in the South Korean economy annually and have a combined net worth of around $ 60 million, according to Kpopstarz.
BTS’s main vocalist Jeon Jungkook, popularly known by his stage name Jungkook, is the most popular among the seven members, and possibly the wealthiest.
This is not a surprise as the group releases chart-topping albums, breaking records one after another, and easily manages to sell out the stadiums on tours both domestically and internationally.
The popularity and net worth of individual BTS members, including Jungkook’s, is very impressive.
Jungkook debuted as a member of BTS under Big Hit Entertainment in 2013 and has successfully established himself as the most popular K-Pop star in the world. He became the most searched K-Pop idol on Google in the first half of 2020, ranking at the top for 22 out of 25 weeks with over 628.57 daily searches and has held the record since 2017.
The 22-year-old has also dominated other social media platforms with his charming personality and dedication to his fans. Jungkook was ranked as the most searched idol on YouTube and was also the first and only singer in the world to garner more than 10 billion views on TikTok.
The idol’s solo song, “Euphoria,” which was released in 2018, sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and became the longest song by a male K-Pop artist on the Billboard chart for World Digital Song Sales, according to Seventeen. It was also labeled the best-selling B-side track by a South Korean artist.
His song “My Time”, which was released earlier this year, also achieved worldwide success. The song was co-written by the idol and has surpassed 50 million views on Spotify.
Jungkook, who has dominated the world as the most popular K-Pop star, has an estimated net worth of $ 8 million as of 8 months in 2020.
Do you think Jungkook could have a successful solo career? Or do you think his success is 100% linked to BTS? Tell us what you think in the comments.

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Fertilising the garden this winter
Gone are the glory days of summer to the now dreary days of winter. You don’t need to be on active garden duty, but there are some winter chores you need to do to prepare your garden for spring.
Fertilising the Garden
It’ll soon be time to plant fruit trees and roses. You can prepare holes and add manure, such as sheep pellets, cow or horse manure for these woody plants to develop a deep root system and plentiful fruit and blooms. Next, you want to remove an inch of mulch from your gardens to allow sunlight to penetrate through and warm up the soil for spring planting.
If you have poorly drained soils, you want to add gypsum to your garden. Gypsum binds up soil particles together allowing air to help evaporate excess water. Gypsum also helps open up the soil to drain away water.
The Magic of Potash Fertiliser
Potassium, also known as potash, is a macronutrient that every plant needs in winter to protect plants from fungal diseases and rot. Your lawn also needs potash in late winter for a quick green-up in spring. Potash enables fruit and vegetables to develop larger crops, it produces abundant flowers and increases plants’ overall health. Potash works in the lawn, too, helping yard grass develop resistance to diseases as well as it improves your lawn grass’s ability to survive drought and heat stress.
Before applying potash to your gardens, test your soil’s pH as well as the macronutrients’ levels. Your acid-loving plants, such as azalea, hydrangea, and rhododendrons don’t like alkaline soils. So, don’t add potash to beds with these shrubs because it’ll make the soil more alkaline.
Also, if you have sufficient amounts of potash in your lawn and gardens, you don’t need to add more. Potash turns to salt when it’s in abundance and will damage plants. Finally, if you have sandy soil, you can add potassium to it. However, you’ll also need to add leaf litter and other soil amendments to help with drainage and soil health.
You get potash from the following fertilisers:
- Animal waste, such as cow and horse manure as well as sheep pellets
- Wood ash added to your compost also improves potash levels.
Fertilising Your Lawn
You should fertilise your lawn in late fall to prepare it for winter or in late winter to get grass to green up quickly come spring. Liquid fertiliser brings the fastest results. Your fertiliser should be high in nitrogen and potassium to give your lawn grass a good start.
Add liquid fertiliser to your watering can and mix with water. Sprinkle it over your grass. You can also use granulated nutrients, but you’ll still need to water your lawn afterward to activate it. Since lawn grass grows best in sweet soil with low acidity, make sure you add lime a few weeks after you’re finished feeding your lawn with fertiliser.
In winter, you don’t have as many gardening and lawn chores to complete. However, there are still some necessary things to finish before spring’s arrival in September. If you need a bit of extra help with fertilising, the team at Crewcut will be happy to help this winter.

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Lies Like Poison (Paperback)Chelsea Pitcher (author)
Deftly plotted and unbearably tense, Pitcher’s twisty whodunit centres on a group of friends who will stop at nothing to protect each other, and is perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
Perfect for fans of RIVERDALE, ONE OF US IS LYING and A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER.
The recipe for the perfect murder...
Poppy, Lily, and Belladonna would do anything to protect their best friend, Raven. So when they discovered he was suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, they came up with a lethal plan to stop her from ever hurting Raven again. But someone got cold feet, the plot faded to a secret of the past, and the group fell apart.
Three years later, on the eve of Raven's seventeenth birthday, his stepmother turns up dead and Belladonna is carted off to jail.
Desperate to prove her innocence, Belle reaches out to her estranged friends, but who can she trust?
Praise for This Lie Will Kill You:
'The story . . . was dark and full of conflict and passion and so many twists. No one is who they seem and everything was captivating' NetGalley user
'Definitely keeps you on your toes' NetGalley user
'This book kept me hooked from the start' NetGalley user
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 18 mm
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“Murder mystery with a fairytale twist”
For fans of One of us is lying and Good girls guide to murder. A unique mystery that has you on the edge of your seat, with a fairy tale twist.
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“twisted contemporary fairytale”
Like Like Poison was a twisted contemporary fairytale with exciting twists and centring around the friendship between four kids who would do anything for each other.
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ISP + hardware redundancy to consider, ease of management, future scalability
Each HQ_C?? site has collapsed core with vpn and mpls terminating on different routers.
Total 4 Countries
Country #1 named as HQ_C1
which hosts scala erp for rest of the countries, all international countries connects via vpn gre over ipsec
10 cities connect to country#1 HQ_C1 over gre over ipsec
single hub no redundancy
Country #2 named as HQ_C2
establishes vpn gre over ipsec with HQ_C1
20 local sites in country#2 connect to HQ_C2 over local mpls provider and get scala access using VPN establish between country#2 to country#1
With growth expected ;-
5 Main sites will be estalibshed in country#2, each main site will have around 100+ concurrent users and need to access scala directly from HQ_C1 and have mpls connection between main sites + HQ_C2 for other services i.e voip, portals, messaging
HQ_C2 will have Two ISP to have redundancy on vpn with HQ_C1
Country #3 named as HQ_C3
establishes vpn with HQ_C1 only
10 local sites in country#3 connect to HQ_C3 over local mpls provider and get scala access using VPN establish between country#3 to country#1
HQ_C3 will have two ISP for vpn redundancy with two vpn routers
Country#4 ( scenario same as country#3 with only 7 local sites )
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Hawaii-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Mobi recently launched a pilot service using cloud-native 5G core on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This launch was made possible due to the innovative Working Group Two’s (WGtwo) platform, which uses an as-a-service model that can be scaled up or down depending on the customer’s needs. The installation was completed in record timing as WGtwo’s cloud-native architecture allowed Mobi to consolidate control over its diverse network cores into one point of contact and simplify operations.
Mobi is looking to leverage this technology for launching new services such as Federated Wireless’ hosted private 5g service fed by their spectrum access system administrator role for Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum. This will allow Mobi to provide enhanced 5G network capabilities and services to its customers. The company is excited about the potential that this new technology offers and hopes it will help them stay ahead of the competition in terms of providing cutting-edge services to its customers. Mobi CEO, John Doe, commented: “We are thrilled to be among the first in the industry to deploy this revolutionary 5G solution and look forward to benefiting from its cloud-native architecture and scalability.”
This news is sure to revolutionize the telecom industry as it shifts towards 5G technology. It remains to be seen how the rest of the industry will adapt to this new technology and use it to provide better services for their customers. The success of Mobi’s pilot service using WGtwo‘s platform is a promising sign for the future of 5G networks, as more companies look to utilize cloud-native architecture and scalability to provide better services and give their customers a competitive edge.
It is clear that cloud-native 5G services will play an important role in the future of telecommunications, and it is encouraging to see companies like Mobi taking advantage of this technology to stay ahead of the competition. With more companies utilizing cloud-native architectures for their telecom needs, we are sure to see a new era of innovation and growth in the industry.

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Second Person Dies in Calhoun County From COVID-19
A second person has died as a result of the COVID-19 virus. A release from the Calhoun County Emeregency Operations Center stated,
Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is saddened to announce the second death in the health department’s jurisdiction attributed to COVID-19. The individual was a middle-aged adult with underlying medical conditions who passed away Sunday. This death brings the cumulative fatality total to two (2) in Calhoun County due to COVID-19.
As of Monday afternoon, April 13th, Calhoun County has seen 83 persons test positive for the virus, and 28 have been hospitalized. The County is posting a breakdown of the data now on it's website.
Of those infected in the county, nearly 58% are women. The age group with the highest percentage is 40-49, at nearly 27%. The highest numbers of new cases occurred on April 3rd, 6th, and 10th.
“We are still in the first phase of our multi-phase response to COVID-19,” explained CCPHD Health Officer, Eric Pessell. “The goal of this first phase is saving lives. To be effective, we must ALL do this by following CDC guidance and executive orders. We must refuse to give the virus opportunities to spread from person to person.”
Pessell went on to say that strict adherence to the Governor's executive order is important. "With a poor adherence to this order, Calhoun County is projected to hit our healthcare capacities in mid-May."

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The Future of Finance
Buffered by relief programs, like stimulus checks, expanded SNAP benefits and Child Tax Credit payments, the state’s supplemental poverty rate decreased to 10.5 percent in 2019-2021.
New Jersey lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that would reform the state’s pension law to tighten criteria under which former government workers convicted of on-the-job misconduct should lose some or all of their pension.
Political groups have spent thousands of dollars to sway voters in their favor for measures 112, 113 and 114. One committee spent more than $1.5 million to get Measure 113 on the ballot and another $24,000 since.
A short-term funding bill from Congress could allot as much as $1 billion to help low-income Americans offset home heating assistance amid rising energy costs. If approved, Connecticut could receive $20 million.
Economic uncertainty, caused by high inflation rates, the COVID-19 pandemic and international crises, at the state and national level has prompted Gavin Newsom to reject several bills in an effort to maintain a cushioned budget.
The State Employees’ Retirement System has sunk to $34.5 billion, a quarterly decrease of 8.5 percent. The system funds more than 70,000 older state and public school retirees with pension payments that haven’t changed since 2004.
A recent poll found that for 69 percent of likely voters, cost of living, jobs and the economy combined to rank as the highest-priority issue for the upcoming election, with 87 percent ranking cost of living and the economy as the two most important.
A White House fact sheet estimates that 408,700 borrowers across the state are eligible for some form of federal student loan debt forgiveness, 248,900 of whom could get $20,000 wiped. Iowans owe a total of $13.3 billion in student debt.
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne feels confident that the state will, once again, have money remaining from the current fiscal year for use in the next one. But if the state is required to pay for storm damage cleanup costs, that number could change.
The money will be used to build upon the state’s existing base of electric vehicle chargers over the next two years. The Department of Energy listed nearly 1,300 public chargers across the state at 465 designated stations.
The most expensive item on the November ballot will be a general obligation bond measure that could end up being the largest revenue stream in the city’s history, increasing property taxes by $40.91 per every $100,000 in value.
The MBTA is facing a budget deficit that could swell once federal relief funds run out. The money has already been used to help stabilize the agency’s budget. Without the aid, the 2022 budget would have had a $132 million deficit.
A legislative audit of the state’s $290 million program found that the distribution rate of the funds was slower than predicted and a random sampling of grants found that 39 percent had at least one error while 13 percent were unallowable.
An audit found that Massachusetts’ third largest city has made progress with the debt in its employees’ pension system, with 39 percent of future obligations covered. But there is still a long way to go to reach solvency by 2033.
The legislation would provide $400 million worth of tax credits to reimburse a portion of union members’ dues payments starting in 2024; it’s not yet clear how much each member would be eligible to receive.
The state’s House Ways & Means Committee began to study the possibility of removing individual and corporate income taxes, which would require significant reworking of property, sales or other taxes to offset the loss in revenue.
The tax credit would give an incentive for people to enter into the workforce by supplementing their wages with a break on income tax, a credit that would eventually go away as the worker makes more money and stays in the workforce longer.
Private equity interests have lurked behind the skirts of public pensions to dodge higher income taxes. Now Big Tech moguls are trying to play public servants for patsies to fight stronger federal antitrust laws.
An estimated 54 percent of older women and 45 percent of older men who live alone have incomes below what is needed to pay for essentials. The financial effects of COVID-19 and the rising cost of living are to blame.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has proposed a county program that would provide landlords with monthly subsidies to help reduce rental costs. If approved, the partially taxpayer-funded program would go into effect in 2023.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s budget would build bus rapid transit, support lower-cost housing and provide funds for the Madison Public Market. The budget includes no unexpected big-ticket items.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed sports wagering legislation into law on Aug. 10 but its ban on wagers for in-state schools will likely leave money on the table for the state.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is under an unflattering spotlight for her signature move tying taxes annually to the consumer price index. Meanwhile, the city council is about to receive a huge inflation-linked pay raise.
Financial experts say the Florida governor’s ban on so-called “woke” investment policies that consider “environmental, social and governance” issues may affect pensions for state retirees. But others disagree on the ban’s impact.
The Florida county announced plans on Aug. 30 to distribute a new round of rental assistance starting on Oct. 1. Eligible applicants could receive as much as $20,000 or 18 months of assistance.
As with pension fund divestment policies, it’s tempting for states and local governments to blacklist companies over their public policy stances. But it’s the taxpayers who are likely to be the collateral damage losers.
The Broward County city’s mayor and commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 23 to give themselves raises, increasing the mayor’s and commissioners’ salaries by 166 percent and 156 percent, respectively.
The Chicago Transit Authority is hoping to finally make good on a promise to expand a subway line to the southern edge of the city. First it needs the City Council to agree to a plan for raising billions of dollars to support the project.
Roads and water infrastructure top the list of local priorities, but broadband expansion and clean energy projects are proving popular as cities face increased demand for these newer technologies.

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Bahamas is most notably famous for it’s tropical flair, white sand beaches, and fun water activities such as snorkeling, SCUBA diving, and fishing. But what visitors don’t expect is the delicious cuisine the Bahamas has to offer. The Bahamas has some of the sweetest cocktails to sip on while eating the official foods of Bahamas, seafood. Seafood is fresh in the Bahamas, and there are so many ways to eat it. Here are some of the Bahamian famous dishes that may be served to you on your vacation to the Bahamas.
1.) Fresh Conch
Conch is one of the most associated foods to the Bahamas, and for good reason. Straight out of the ocean, this type of mollusk is one of the most desired seafood in the world. In the Bahamas, it’s not unlikely that you’ll find conch to be in most dishes served. A local and visitor’s favorite is the world famous Conch Chowder. This chowder is much like the clam chowder, but with fresh seafood from the waters surrounding the Bahamas.
2.) Fresh Seafood
If you consider yourself a fresh seafood connoisseur, then you have come to the right place. The Bahamas has a wide range of different choices, and is also some of the freshest seafood in the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. In the Bahamas, you’ll have your choice of lobster, crab, Stone Crab claws, fresh conch, shrimp, mussels, and scallops. They are caught and prepared by seafood experts, the locals!
3.) Crab Salad
Crab salad is almost a written passage if you ever plan on coming to the Bahamas. Land crabs that you can catch a glimpse crawling about the islands at night throughout the Caribbean are caught for the crab salad. The crabs are usually served baked or boiled and mixed with locally grown vegetables. A normal crab salad will usually consist of lime juice, onions, and home made, fresh mayonnaise.
4.) Johnny Cakes
Johnny Cakes are a biscuit type of treat that is served all over the Caribbean, and you will definitely see them in the Bahamas. These scrumptious doughy starch cakes are comparable to Southern comfort food, and are a perfect pairing with the Bahamas famous fresh Conch Chowder. It is a sweeter type of bread, like cornbread, and baked with spices. These date back to settlers of the Bahamas who were able to cook this on their boats, and were originally called “journey cakes”. Over time, the cakes started to be called Johnny Cakes, and the rest is history.

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Five Course Hanukkah Menu for $35
Hanukkah Holiday Special
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, or the Festival of Light, is a joyous celebration of song, gifts and food, and Isabella Chef Michael Cappon has created a Jewish/Mediterranean inspired five course menu that reflects the spirit of the season.
From latkes to brisket, the menu boasts fresh takes on Hanukkah classics. It is traditional enough to satisfy, yet includes a few surprises.
The Hanukkah menu will be offered Tuesday, December 16th through Tuesday, December 23rd. The cost is $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Happy Hanukkah Menu
Five courses for $35, plus tax and gratuity
Offered Tuesday, December 16th – Tuesday, December 23rd
Israeli Style Hummus
a spiced chickpea and tahini dip with chili dusted flatbread
Parsnip & Sweet Potato Latkes
with a spiced apple coulis and crème fraîche
Smoked Salmon Flatbread
thinly sliced smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, red onion, arugula and lemon oil
slow cooked all natural brisket
with a pomegranate kernel gremolata
Choice of daily selection of house-made desserts
Ring In the New Year at Isabella!
For New Year’s Eve Isabella will offer a Three Course Prix-fixe Menu with unlimited complimentary glasses of house red, white or sparkling wine.
The cost is $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seatings are at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30pm. Isabella’s a la carte menu will not be available on New Year’s Eve.
For reservations call 484-532-7470 and for more information visit barisabella.com.
New Year’s Eve 2014 Menu
Three courses for $50, plus tax and gratuity
house red, white or sparkling wine
First Course (choice of)
fennel salami, chorizo, hot coppa, serrano ham
and toasted almonds tossed with a pedro ximenez vinaigrette
house caesar dressing topped with shaved grana padano
with porcini mushroom crema
and arugula salad
Second Course (choice of)
grilled organic chicken, jumbo lump crab meat, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, brown butter and lemon hollandaise
crispy maitake mushroom, steamed lemon rice
sweet onion broth, charred frisee
and a lemon burre blanc
Third Course (choice of)
Daily selection of house-made desserts
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OBJECTIVE: We examined combined exposures to maternal FA and pesticides in relation to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
METHODS: Participants were California children born from 2000–2007 who were enrolled in the Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment (CHARGE) case–control study at age 2–5 y, were clinically confirmed to have ASD (n= 296) or typical development (n= 220), and had information on maternal supplemental FA and pesticide exposures. Maternal supplemental FA and household pesticide product use were retrospectively collected in telephone interviews from 2003–2011. High vs. low daily FA intake was dichotomized at 800 lg (median). Mothers’ addresses were linked to a statewide database of commercial applications to estimate agricultural pesticide exposure.
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It is rather surprising that it has taken this long for the creatures that dwell in the mind of R.L Stine to make their appearance on the big screen. After all, the Goosebumps books are hugely important for a number of reasons: the first is purely financial as the writings of R.L Stine are among the best-selling book series of all time, but for many young adults, myself included, the Goosebumps books were our gateway novels. The love of the macabre, the grisly, and although the Stine of the Goosebumps movie would detest this, a lifelong obsession with Stephen King all began with reading The Blob Who Eat Everyone or Night of the Living Dummy well into the witching hour each and every night. As well as the importance of the books there are few people my age who will not crack a smile at the mention of the Goosebumps tv show that aired on Fox Kids (ahh… Fox Kids. Pure Nostalgia). So after 23 years of waiting, we finally get the movie adaptation of Goosebumps that we have been waiting for. Is it the greatest adaptation of a novel ever? No, but it is great fun that manages to stick close to the spirit of the originals while adding a few modern touches.
As far as plots go this adaptation is hardly breaking any new ground, which is fine by me, after all, the books could never be mistaken for Victor Hugo or Cormac McCarthy. Dylan Minette plays Zach, a teenage boy who finds himself being moved from the big city of New York to the quieter, more rural location of Madison, a small town in Delaware. While exploring the outside of his house, Zach meets next-door neighbour and obligatory love interest Hannah (Odeya Rush) as well as her secretive, creepy father Mr Shivers, later revealed to be R.L Stine (played by Jack Black). Fearing that Hannah may be in danger from her father, Zach embarks on a rescue mission along with fellow school-loner Champ (Ryan Lee) only to unwittingly unleash the Abominable Snowman of Pasadena and a host of other monsters from the pages of the Goosebumps books including classic character Slappy the Dummy (voiced by Jack Black). From there the film is a love-letter to the creature features of the late 80s and early Nineties, including the potential love-interest for the hero, a host of monsters/ creatures to fight, and, of course, a high-school dance that will inevitably be disrupted.
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The Good News: Yes, Israel can do it again, and MIT posits that Israel stands a "reasonable chance of success" to knock out all 3 major components of Iran's nuclear program: The Heavy Water and Plutonium Production Reactor, Uranium Conversion Facility, and Uranium Enrichment Facility.
Summary of the study:
Intelligence: To impede the production of fissile material requires incapacitating only three facilities of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. In ascending order of importance, these are: the heavy water plant and plutonium production reactors under construction at Arak, a uranium conversion facility in Isfahan, and a uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. Destroying the Natanz facility in particular, they note, "is critical to impeding Iran's progress toward nuclearization."
Ordnance: To damage all three facilities with reasonable confidence requires – given their size, their being underground, the weapons available to the Israeli forces, and other factors – twenty-four 5,000-lb. weapons and twenty-four 2,000-lb. weapons.
Platforms: Noting the "odd amalgamation of technologies" available to the Iranians and the limitations of their fighter planes and ground defenses to stand up to the high-tech Israeli air force, Raas-Long calculate that the IDF needs a relatively small strike package of twenty-five F-15Is and twenty-five F-16Is.
Routes: Israeli jets can reach their targets via three paths: Turkey to the north, Jordan and Iraq in the middle, or Saudi Arabia to the south. In terms of fuel and cargo, the distances in all three cases are manageable.
Defense forces: Rather than predict the outcome of an Israeli-Iranian confrontation, the authors calculate how many out of the 50 Israeli planes would have to reach their three targets for the operation to succeed. They figure 24 planes must reach Natanz, 6 to Isfahan, and 5 to Arak, or 35 all together. Turned around, that means the Iranian defenders minimally must stop 16 of 50 planes, or one-third of the strike force. The authors consider this attrition rate "considerable" for Natanz and "almost unimaginable" for the other two targets.
In all, Raas-Long find that the relentless modernization of Israel's air force gives it "the capability to destroy even well-hardened targets in Iran with some degree of confidence." Comparing an Iranian operation to Israel's 1981 attack on Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor, which was a complete success, they find this one "would appear to be no more risky" than the earlier one.
The great question mark hanging over the operation, one which the authors do not speculate about, is whether any of the Turkish, Jordanian, American, or Saudi governments would acquiesce to Israeli penetration of their air spaces. (Iraq, recall, is under American control). Unless the Israelis win advance permission to cross these territories, their jets might have to fight their way to Iran. More than any other factor, this one imperils the entire project. (The IDF could reduce this problem by flying along borders, for example, the Turkey-Syria one, permitting both countries en route to claim Israeli planes were in the other fellow's air space.)
Raas-Long imply but do not state that the IDF could reach Kharg Island, through which over 90 percent of Iranian oil is exported, heavily damaging the Iranian economy.
That Israeli forces have "a reasonable chance of success" unilaterally to destroy key Iranian nuclear facilities could help deter Tehran from proceeding with its weapon program. The Raas-Long study, therefore, makes a diplomatic deal more likely. Its results deserve the widest possible dissemination.
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Afghan official: Kabul mosque bombed, 1 dead, 3 wounded
Kabu: (AP) A bomb exploded inside a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, killing one person and wounding three others, including the mosque's prayer leader, an Afghan official said.
Tariq Arian, spokesman for the Afghan Interior Ministry, said the bomb targeted the Wazir Akber Khan Mosque at around 7:25 pm, when worshippers had gathered for evening prayers.
Mullah Mohammad Ayaz Neyazi was among those wounded in the attack, added Arian.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State group has been active in Kabul in recent weeks and has in the past carried out attacks inside mosques in Afghanistan.
Taliban insurgents have never carried out an attack inside of a mosque.
IS claimed responsibility for the roadside bomb attack against a bus belonging to a local TV station in Kabul on Saturday, killing two employees of the station.
Attacks against worshippers have increased in Afghanistan: Last month, an unknown number of attackers stormed a mosque in northern Parwan province, killed 11 worshipers and wounded several others.


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Northwest Asparagus Comes A Tad Early
By Anna King
PASCO, Wash. – Northwest farmers are beginning to harvest the first asparagus of the year this week in southeast Washington. That’s a tad earlier than usual. Growers across the region are keeping an eye on how many asparagus workers show up for the harvest. Last there was a farm-labor shortage.
A bin of fresh “grass” as farmers call it, is ready to ship to a packing shed, where it will be prepared for restaurants, cruise ships and supermarkets. By Anna King.
At the Middleton farmstand, asparagus – both purple and green -- is selling by the pound to passersby. Bins of fresh asparagus are brought here right off the fields. Workers come and go. At the helm is Laura Middleton.
Laura Middleton: “It’s stressful the first couple of days, so I’m feeling a little stress.”
Middleton says they’re recruiting and organizing crews, getting paperwork sorted out and starting deliveries to processing sheds. They’ll hire nearly 100 people in the next weeks. Each plump spear is sliced off under the ground by hand.
Middleton says her operation has enough labor for now, though she’s still looking for a few more experienced workers. Last year increased violence and tighten security on the border meant fewer workers in Northwest fields.
Throughout the region, growers say it’s still too early to say whether they’ll have enough seasonal farmworkers to pick this year’s cherries, apples and pears.
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Laura Middleton and her daughter Lacy, 8, tend their family’s farm stand near Pasco, Washington. By Anna King.


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Scientists discover concussion biomarker
The secret to reliably diagnosing concussions lies in the brain's ability to process sound, according to a new study by researchers from Northwestern University's Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory.
Widely considered a crisis in professional sports and youth athletic programs, sports-related concussions have had devastating neurological, physical, social and emotional consequences for millions of athletes. Still, no single test has been developed to reliably and objectively diagnose concussions.
The groundbreaking research, to be published Dec. 22 in the journal Nature, Scientific Reports, has found a biological marker in the auditory system that could take the ambiguity and controversy out of diagnosing concussions and tracking recovery.
"This biomarker could take the guesswork out of concussion diagnosis and management," said lead author Nina Kraus, the Hugh Knowles Professor in the School of Communication and director of the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory. "Our hope is this discovery will enable clinicians, parents and coaches to better manage athlete health, because playing sports is one of the best things you can do."
By observing research subjects' brain activity as they were exposed to auditory stimuli, Kraus and her team discovered a distinct pattern in the auditory response of children who suffered concussions compared to children who had not.
Kraus and colleagues placed three simple sensors on children's heads to measure the frequency following response, which is the brain's automatic electric reaction to sound. With this measure they successfully identified 90 percent of children with concussions and 95 percent of children in the control group who did not have concussions.
Children who sustained concussions had on average a 35 percent smaller neural response to pitch, allowing the scientists to devise a reliable signature neural profile. As the children recovered from their head injuries, their ability to process pitch returned to normal.
"Making sense of sound requires the brain to perform some of the most computationally complex jobs it is capable of, which is why it is not surprising that a blow to the head would disrupt this delicate machinery," Kraus said.
What was surprising, Kraus said, was the specificity of the findings.
"This isn't a global disruption to sound processing," she said. "It's more like turning down a single knob on a mixing board."
Kraus is a biologist who studies the auditory system, which is at the nexus of our cognitive, sensory and limbic systems. She described the research findings—based on a small study of 40 children being treated for concussion and a control group—as a major first step.
Dr. Cynthia LaBella, the director of the Institute of Sports Medicine at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, is Kraus' partner in the research.
"Our ambition is to produce a reliable, objective, portable, user-friendly, readily available and affordable platform to diagnose concussion," Kraus said.
Concussions, a type of mild traumatic brain injury, are the result of a direct or indirect blow to the head that causes the brain to be jostled within the skull. But there is little relation between the force of an impact and the potential for injury—two athletes can suffer similar hits but experience vastly different outcomes.
"With this new biomarker, we are measuring the brain's default state for processing sound and how that has changed as a result of a head injury," Kraus said. "This is something patients cannot misreport, you cannot fake it or will your brain to perform better or worse."


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Except maybe The End. But no such luck yet. Quick numbers update:
word count is at 64,024 and I wrote a total of about 1,398 words last week.
Let's just say I will not be reading any more of the Sookie Stackhouse books or watching season one of True Blood until I am done writing the first draft of my current book. Hmmm... maybe I'll do my own review of Dead Until Dark...Yup, definetely coming soon.

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Rodgers helps Packers clinch NFC North, Steelers beaten and Wilson dominates Jets
The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North for the second straight season while the Steelers lost again and Jalen Hurts shone for the Eagles.
Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to another NFC North title, while Russell Wilson dominated the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to a second straight loss in week 14 of NFL action.
Rodgers continued his good form as the Packers overcame the Detroit Lions 31-24 on Sunday, clinching the NFC North for the second straight year.
Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks were untroubled by the Jets, who slumped to 0-13.
Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts inspired the Philadelphia Eagles on his first NFL start.
Rodgers leads Packers to NFC North title
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and went 26 of 33 for 290 yards in the Packers' win, while also rushing in for a score.
The quarterback connected with Davante Adams, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Robert Tonyan, Green Bay seeing out their win despite the Lions closing to within seven twice in the fourth quarter.
Adams caught a receiving TD in an eighth straight game, which is tied for the third-longest streak in a single season in the Super Bowl era, as per NFL Research. Only Jerry Rice (12) and A.J. Green (nine) have had longer streaks.
As the Packers improved to 10-3, Detroit fell to 5-8 – including 1-5 at home – and saw quarterback Matthew Stafford replaced by Chase Daniel due to an upper-body injury.
Wilson leaves Jets in his wake
Seattle were untroubled by the Jets as Wilson completed 21 of 27 passes for 206 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in a 40-3 thrashing.
Wilson recorded his 15th career game with four-plus touchdowns, tied with Peyton Manning for the second most such games in a player's first nine seasons in the Super Bowl era, as per NFL Research. Only Dan Marino (16) has more.
The Seahawks star checked out in the third quarter for Seattle, who joined the Los Angeles Rams on a 9-4 record in the NFC West. Seattle and Los Angeles meet on December 27.
Steelers blunted by Bills, Hurts so good
The Buffalo Bills handed the Steelers a second straight loss with a 26-15 victory to close in on a first AFC East title since 1995.
Josh Allen was 24 of 43 for 238 yards, two touchdowns and an interception and Stefon Diggs had 130 receiving yards and a TD.
Now 10-3, the Bills moved clear of the Miami Dolphins (8-5) and New England Patriots (6-7) in the AFC East.
Handed their first loss of the season by the Washington Football Team last time out, the Steelers (11-2) are still clear of the Cleveland Browns (9-3) and Baltimore Ravens (7-5) in the AFC North.
In the defeat, the Steelers set an NFL record with a sack in 70 consecutive games. Pittsburgh surpassed the 1999-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers' all-time mark.
Replacing the struggling Carson Wentz, Hurts inspired the Eagles to an upset 24-21 win over the New Orleans Saints, whose nine-game winning streak was ended.
Hurts completed 17 of 30 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 106 yards on 18 carries.
He became the second quarterback all-time to beat a team on a winning streak of nine-plus games on his first career start, according to Stats Perform. He joined former Ram Ron Jaworski (1975).


When rumors of both LG and Samsung's curved screen phones hit the internet, everyone focused on the screens and not many seemed to be worried much at all about the hardware packed into both devices. This morning a new leak has surfaced that is giving us clues as to what hardware LG's curved screen G Flex is made out of.
A recently leaked benchmark screenshot shows that the LG G Flex is running a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor, 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. 32GB of storage space is present, and the curved screen is said to be of 720p quality. Not much of this matters to most of the world though as the G Flex is only scheduled to be released in Korea, but that could change if LG see a large enough demand for the device.


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George Nader gets a Golden Palm Star
There are many of us cheered when George Nader had a Golden Palm Star dedicated to him on the Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California. However, most of us are not very aware of the struggles that led up to him receiving this honor.
George Nader had a tumultuous life. To say whenever lady luck opened a door to him, she banged another on his face. His early years as an actor were rife with struggle and things did not change much for him even after he established himself in the film industry.
George Nader was a homosexual since his early years and he stayed with his lifelong partner Mark Miller till his dying days. Together, Miller and Nader achieved great heights and saw the lowest of lows. When George Nader had to move to Europe following a homosexual scandal, it was Miller who supported him.
After losing his ability to work under harsh lights in 1975, George Nader turned to writing homosexual erotica. His first book ‘Chrome’ is still the talk in gay literature. His second book was ‘Perils of Paul’ where he wrote about his life’s incidents beings a homosexual in the Hollywood community. George Nader opened the curtain around Hollywood wide enough for a reader to understand what being a gay in Hollywood community actually means.
George Nader was a superb actor who never turned his nose down on any role. Even after signing up with Universal, he never got airs. He would do supporting roles, villain roles and even cameos with a chirp in his voice and a bounce in his step.
These are one of the chief reasons why George Nader made a name for himself even after being classified as only a B-Grade actor.
For those of you who are into old-time cinema, then all movies of George Nader are worth a watch.


ATHENS, GA. – The Alabama soccer team tied Southeastern Conference foe Georgia, 1-1, in double overtime on Sunday at the Turner Soccer Complex. With the draw, Alabama’s overall record is now 8-7-3 and 2-5-2 in SEC play, while Georgia moves to 4-8-5 and 1-5-3 in league play.
Overall, the Bulldogs out-shot the Tide, 17-15, but Alabama had a 7-4 on-goal advantage. Sophomore Alex Plavin played the full match in the net for Alabama, accounting for three big saves.
Alabama’s last conference match is at 8 p.m. Thursday at Auburn.


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Coolpad adds a new smartphone to its Note series. The smartphone manufacturer on Tuesday launched the new Coolpad Note 6 in India. The Coolpad Note 6 is launched as an offline exclusive product. The company says that India is the first country where the smartphone has been launched. The price of the new Coolpad Note 6 starts at Rs 8,999.
Coolpad Note 6 is launched in two variants in India. The base model comes with 4GB + 32 GB at a price tag of Rs 8,999, while the top-end model with 4GB + 64GB is launched at Rs 9,999. The key highlight of the new Coolpad Note 6 is its dual front camera. The Coolpad Note 6 is the company’s first selfie-focused smartphone to hit the Indian stores.
The new Coolpad Note 6 succeeds the Coolpad Note 5 which was launched back in 2016. Camera being the key highlight of the phone, the Coolpad Note 6 comes with a single rear camera setup. The smartphone includes a 13-megapixel autofocus camera with a f/2.2 aperture. On the front, the Note 6 comes with an 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual front camera for 120-degree wide angle selfies. The front camera of the Coolpad Note 6 also includes an additional flash.
In terms of specifications, the Coolpad Note 6 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Coolpad claims that the Note 6 delivers a “ensure a great viewing experience”. On the hardware front, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with 1.4GHz Octa-Core processor. The phone runs Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. The Coolpad Note 6 is backed by a massive 4070mAh battery, which delivers a standby time of 350 hours claims the company.
The Coolpad Note 6 is launched in only one colour variant — gold. The smartphone is available for purchase from today, May 1 onwards, at 300+ multi-brand stores across 8 states including — Delhi NCR, Haryana, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Commenting on the launch of Coolpad Note 6, Syed Tajuddin, CEO of Coolpad India says, “We are overwhelmed by the response we have received so far for all the handsets we have launched in the past. Despite a lot of options for Indian customers in this price range, customers have opted for Coolpad devices because they appreciate the quality, power pact and rich features of Coolpad smartphones. With a dual selfie camera, great viewing experience, long lasting battery, Coolpad Note 6 will offer a great value for money smartphone for the Indian customers. We are also planning to introduce few more aggressive offline devices in next 2-3 months, in order to make an expansion in the offline market through our retails partners and multi-brand outlets. We are expecting that Coolpad will be able to make a strong presence in the offline market by the end of 2018.”


Today, saving energy is more important than ever. Doing so with fans is particularly effective as they are often operated almost constantly, for example in refrigerated cases, bottle coolers and floor convectors. As a result, high motor efficiency makes a pronounced difference - not only in terms of reducing environmental impact, but also keeping money in the end user's wallet. Higher efficiency also means that less waste heat is given off into the surroundings, resulting in further energy savings.
For this case, ebm-papst offers the energy-saving iQ motor, which has a high efficiency of up to 65%, is compatible with existing shaded-pole motors and requires the same space for installation, allowing simple and direct mechanical replacement. Axial impellers with diameters from 154 to 254 mm can be fitted to the iQ motor the same way for an energy-saving solution. Their smart electronics regulate voltage fluctuations so that the speed remains constant. Many well-known supermarket chains are already making use of this environmentally and economically beneficial option for direct replacement.
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• Combinations with rotors 154 - 300 mm


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Published on Jan 21, 2024
The ketogenic diet, a low-carb, high-fat eating plan, is known for delivering impressive weight loss and health benefits. However, during the initial transition phase, some individuals may experience the "keto flu"—a cluster of symptoms that can include fatigue, nausea, headaches, and irritability. These symptoms result from the body's adaptation to burning fat for fuel instead of its preferred glucose source. Although the keto flu is a temporary phase, it can be discouraging for those starting their ketogenic journey.
In this informative article, we will provide valuable tips and guidance to help you navigate the keto flu while transitioning to a ketogenic diet. Discover how Zone Healthy's expertly designed meal plans can support you in easing symptoms and ensuring a smooth, successful keto journey. Empower yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to conquer the keto flu and fully embrace the transformative potential of the ketogenic diet.
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Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can contribute to the keto flu symptoms. When following a ketogenic diet, insulin levels drop, increasing water and sodium excretion through urine. Maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance by drinking plenty of water and incorporating electrolyte-rich beverages, such as bone broth or sugar-free electrolyte tablets.
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Russia to restrict budget data in response to Western sanctions
10:50 JST, June 15, 2022
Russia will start restricting public access to some government data in an attempt to protect the country from additional sanctions, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the ministry said it will partially restrict the information about budget spending it makes public in response to the “negative consequences” of sanctions on the Russian economy.
Boosted by high energy prices for Russia’s vital oil and gas exports, the country’s budget surplus came in at 1.49 trillion roubles ($26 billion) for the first five months of the year, finance ministry data showed.
According to the budget plan, Russia is forecast to earn 25 trillion roubles and to spend 23.7 trillion roubles this year, yet officials have already warned that the country is set to spend every spare rouble to shield its economy and citizens from Western sanctions imposed after Moscow sent troops to Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin has already pledged billions in fresh social payments, including pensions, and the finance ministry plans to tap its $198-billion-large National Wealth Fund to support key state enterprises hit by sanctions.
The energy ministry has restricted access to its monthly oil and gas output data, a number of big companies were not allowed to disclose their financial statements and the central bank has also limited some data release.
In the latest move, the government has proposed to make the size of Russian gold and foreign exchange reserves – now disclosed publicly on a weekly basis – a state secret, in another step to protect the country from sanctions.
“The sanctions against Russia differ in the way they work and degree of the negative consequences,” the finance ministry said, explaining Tuesday’s move. “This will help to minimize the risk of new sanctions.”
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