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Making a Literary Life: Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers
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Carolyn See distills a lifetime of experience as novelist, memoirist, critic, and creative-writing professor into this marvelously engaging how-to book. Partly the nuts and bolts of writing (plot, point of view, character, voice) and partly an inspirational guide to living the life you dream of, Making a Literary Life takes you from the decision to “become” a writer to three months after the publication of your first book. A combination of writing and life strategies (do not tell everyone around you how you yearn to be a writer; send a “charming note” to someone you admire in the industry five days a week, every week, for the rest of your life; find the perfect characters right in front of you), Making a Literary Life is for people not usually considered part of the literary loop: the non–East Coasters, the secret scribblers.
With sagacity, a magical sense of humor, and an abiding belief in the possibilities offered to “ordinary” people living “ordinary” lives, Carolyn See has summed up her life’s work in a book so beguiling, irreverent, and giddily inspiring that you won’t even realize it’s changing your life until it already has.
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2010 was an impressive year for Colorado’s legislature, which
passed several hallmark bills that cemented the state’s reputation as a
leader in renewable energy and health care reform. Despite careful
cutting and compromising in order to end the year in the black as
required by state law, the session was relatively bipartisan overall and
ensured that outgoing Gov. Bill Ritter ended his tenure on a high
This year marked another contentious legislative session for Minnesota, marked
by gubernatorial vetoes and tough negotiations over the budget and
healthcare. In the end, Gov. Pawlenty vetoed twenty bills, bringing his
eight-year total to 96. This year's vetoes included a wide range of
measures, from a bill enabling same-sex partners to make end-of-life
decisions, to a medical marijuana bill, to a bill that would have
supported local government and non-profit innovation efforts. Painful
budget cuts and cost deferrals left the state's financial picture for
2012 and beyond uncertain, but legislators did manage to move important
measures on broadband, energy conservation, and consumer protection, as
well as a billion-dollar bonding measure that will create some jobs to
cushion losses in other areas.
The Vermont legislature was able to compromise on next year’s
budget somewhat expeditiously. For fiscal year 2011, beginning in July,
the state will face a $154
million budget gap and will have to borrow about $71 million. Many
successes took place in the realms of health care, job creation,
broadband coverage, criminal justice, and environmental issues,
including a successful stop to the re-licensing of the Vermont Yankee
Nuclear Power Plant.
Tennessee’s much-publicized educational reforms overshadowed the
fact that the state’s policy decisions during the 2010 legislative
session took a sharp rightward turn. Immigration and abortion were big
targets, but public health and safety were also negatively affected by
legislation that defied common sense.
Despite a crippling budget crisis — which has proven so divisive that
adjournment of the legislature was postponed in order to reach a
consensus on the 2011 budget — Illinois managed to pass a few
truly progressive pieces of legislation. But gains by low-wage workers,
nursing home residents, low-income communities, and renewable energy
producers were offset by atrocious pension reforms impacting teachers
and other state employees, as well as a state budget that hardly solves
Missouri lawmakers left Jefferson City on May 14 following a
session defined by extreme budget cuts, partisan posturing, and the
upcoming midterm elections. Some lawmakers criticized the session as
failing to address crucial issues. Rep. Shalonn Curls stated, "[i]t's
unfortunate we couldn't pass more meaningful legislation this year. We
spent a lot of time on meaningless resolutions denouncing the federal
health care plan, when we could've been creating more opportunities for
economic growth and stability for our constituents."
The longest legislative session in Georgia’s history adjourned on
April 29th. Dominated by budget reductions, tax and revenue
policy debates, and education and transportation issues, it was a
difficult and mostly painful session for progressive change as extensive
cuts were made targeting education, health and social service programs.
a week of negotiations in the House and Senate Budget Conference
Committee, an agreement was reached on the $17.8 billion state budget
just hours before the legislative session was scheduled to adjourn.
Despite a brief three-month session, the Mississippi State
Legislature still managed to pass some progressive legislation -- and
progressives managed to head off most anti-immigrant and anti-worker
proposals along with a veritable host of bills that sought to encourage
religious worship in public and in the workplace.
Like the rest of the nation, the Hawaiian legislature made needed
reforms in order to balance the state’s $1.2 billion budget deficit.
The Democrat-led legislature used innovative ways to deal with the
crisis - such as raising the taxes on petroleum products, a measure that
lessens Hawaii’s dependence on foreign oil and reinvests in renewable
energy sources, and voting to reroute sitting monies from the Hurricane
Relief Fund terminate teacher furloughs and ensure that students remain
more days in the classrooms. Notably, the legislature had to override 11
out of 14 vetoes by their Governor.

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This is a quick one. After the Napa map (see below) I had some questions on how to draw mountains. This style is a little different to my previous maps, closer in style to a skiing map. I thought the easiest way to show the process was to create a short video walkthrough. Enjoy!
Mapping Napa Vineyards
Not all my maps are of fantasy lands – every now and again, one comes along from the real world. Before Christmas I was asked to map the Mayacamas mountain range for Tricycle Wine Partners, a vineyard in California.

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Billy Eichner will soon be able to add “leading man” to his ever-expanding Hollywood résumé.
The actor and comedian is set to write and star in a forthcoming romantic comedy to be produced by Judd Apatow, Deadline reported Tuesday. The as-yet-untitled film will “center around two men who have commitment problems and are attempting a relationship,” according to Deadline, and will be directed by Nick Stoller, whose credits include “Neighbors” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”
Eichner expressed his enthusiasm for the project on Twitter Tuesday, saying he was “excited, terrified, completely in shock and PROUD as hell” to have landed the gig.
After a fan pointed out that the film will be produced at a time when LGBTQ-inclusive narratives are still an anomaly in mainstream films, Eichner added:
Other LGBTQ advocacy groups and stars praised the news, too.
Eichner, a three-time Emmy nominee, has become a major television and film presence as of late. After two stints on “American Horror Story,” he can currently be seen on the Netflix series “Friends From College,” the second season of which debuted last month.

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How EMS Fraud Costs Medicare, Medicaid Hundreds of Millions a Year
We all know that the American healthcare system has a lot of problems. Even though we spend 50% more money per person on healthcare than the top 10 developed countries, the United States still performs the worst overall in healthcare.
Each year, it's estimated that the American healthcare system loses over $765 billion due to inefficiencies, unnecessary services, and fraudulent activities. Fraudulent medical bills alone cost the industry up to $260 billion in 2010, accounting for 10% of all healthcare spending.
Fraud is a widespread issue in the EMS industry. Although many providers are honest and well-intentioned, the industry's prevalent fraud makes it challenging to maintain financial stability. We don't have a transparent patient logistics system.
In 2014, several cities in the US were compelled to stop issuing licenses to new ambulance companies. This was because they were already struggling to review the operations of existing companies, and were unable to handle new ones.
One common form of healthcare fraud in the EMS industry is through kickbacks between EMS providers and hospitals. This happens when dishonest EMS providers make a deal with a hospital to provide cheap services. In exchange, they receive special treatment from the hospital.
We spoke with Brian Mahany, a Fraud Recovery lawyer who specializes in Medicare/Medicaid fraud, about his expertise on EMS fraud.
Mahany explains, “People think of kickbacks as “cash in an envelope” and that’s not the way it usually happens. Some more of preferential treatment or exclusive provider arrangement is what we would say is an illegal kickback.”
“People think of kickbacks as “cash in an envelope” and that’s not the way it usually happens. Some more of preferential treatment or exclusive provider arrangement is what we would say is an illegal kickback.”
EMS providers can scam the healthcare system by making up or exaggerating medical documents. This lets them charge for services that are not needed, which is known as "upcoding."
There's no clear and easy-to-use communication system between ambulance companies and their clients. This makes it difficult to prevent fraud, since most communication occurs through phone or fax.
More than just an economic crime
When healthcare providers commit Medicare/Medicaid fraud, the entire healthcare ecosystem suffers. Everyone, down to the individual consumer, pays more for health insurance and the care they need.
EMS fraud is when people cheat the system in order to make more money. But this can affect the care that patients receive.
In 2014, a hospital was caught paying EMS companies to bring patient transfers to their emergency room, even if another hospital was closer. This hospital was known for having a lot of problems, like high employee turnover, unnecessary procedures, and even a maggot infestation.
Despite these problems, EMS companies would still bring patients to this hospital because they were getting paid to do it. Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid directly impact the quality of care patients receive.
Lastly, EMS fraud hurts the honest businesses in the industry, of which there are many. When so many providers are accepting kickbacks, it can become impossible for local ambulance companies to compete and turn a profit.
Why is this so bad for ambulance/EMS companies?
Though fraud is a problem across all areas of the healthcare industry, it’s particularly bad among ambulance companies.
Part of this can be attributed to the low cost of entry. Compared to the cost associated with opening a pharmaceutical company or hospital, starting an EMS company can be relatively low cost.
Additionally, healthcare has long been known for inefficient communication and a lack of logistical transparency. It’s estimated that up to 80% of serious medical errors involve miscommunication between caregivers during the transfer of patient. 86% of general mistakes in healthcare involve some form of administrative error.
The system is opaque and lacks proper communication and visibility into day to day operations. Put frankly, it’s easy to commit fraud in such a murky system. To compound the situation, the consequences for committing fraud remain strikingly small:
Mahany explains, “It's relatively easy to start a new EMS business. You try to make a lot of money and “if you get caught you get caught”. The worst that happens if you go out of business, yet in the meantime, you’ve pocketed a fair amount of money.
I've called the EMS industry “whack a mole”: we go after one and tomorrow someone else has popped up in the same city doing the same thing.”
These problems aren't limited to EMS, either. The NEMT industry experiences similar challenges with non-emergency medical transportation. Every area of patient logistics is affects by this system.
What does the landscape look like moving forward?
In 2017, investigations into healthcare fraud by the federal government resulted in $2.6 billion being returned to public insurance programs. The following year, in 2018, over 600 charges were brought against individuals for committing healthcare fraud.
Despite this increased focus on auditing, the “whack a mole” game continues and EMS fraud still largely remains unchecked. Yet there has been a recent rise of criminal sentences for healthcare fraud. Just las week, a Boston provider was found guilty of false billing practices and sentenced to 6 years in prison.
While healthcare fraud convictions can help to deter future fraud, it is hard to completely stop it.
“I am the eternal optimist, and I think we’ll start to see the number go down. We’ll never get it to zero. Unfortunately, people will come up next year with a new method of fraud: something that you or I can’t think of right now.”
CMS and insurance companies can only audit a small amount of companies per year. There simply isn’t the bandwidth to maintain compliance through our current audit system.
One of the main ways which ambulance companies face prosecution is actually through whistleblowing and the False Claims Act.
Under the False Claims Act, any employee who reports activity which cheats Medicare/Medicaid can be entitled to compensation. They can receive up to 30% of what the government collects from the case and be protected from company retaliation.
When some EMS providers cheat Medicare/Medicaid, it hurts our whole healthcare system. The honest ambulance companies struggle to make money in a dishonest system. To make things better, we need more clear and honest communication between ambulance companies and healthcare facilities. That way, everyone - ambulance companies, taxpayers, and patients - can have a healthcare system that is safe and fair.
About Brian Mahany: Practicing in federal courts across the U.S., Brian Mahany
founded the Wisconsin-based national fraud and tax law firm MAHANY LAW to serve individuals as well as companies ranging from regional firms to the Fortune 500 and foreign financial institutions.
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In this article we will talk about what are the different types of alternative medicine, all these techniques such wonderful and what is actually true.
Today divorced so many different ways and methods of treatment and recovery, but I will try to outline main directions, without going into much detail.
So, there are 3 main areas of impact:
The impact on the physical body;
The impact on the psychology (metaphysical body);
The impact on the body’s cells using power.
The category, impact on the physical body include:
Reflexology and others. Continue reading
Knowledge of the human body, internal organs and their functions came to Egypt very early, together with the practice of mummification. Judging by the data, Egyptian doctors were well aware of the ways and first set the function of the heart, which was perceived as the life centre, pumping blood through the 22 major vessels of the body, turning into more branched vessels. “The beginning of the mysteries of the doctor, – said in the text of the famous “papyrus Ebers” (XV century BC Leipzig), knowledge of stroke of the heart, which vessels to all members, for every doctor, every priest of the goddess Sekhmet, every caster, touching the head, neck, arms, hands, legs, everywhere touches the heart: he sent vessels to every member…” in Addition to these vessels, an Egyptian doctor wrote to their counterparts in another body – invisible Ka – “double” of man associated with magic rituals.
Mummification gave rise in Egypt strong surgery. In the “Surgical papyrus of Edwin Smith”, dated XVI century BC, describes 48 types of injuries and their treatment: refers to the technique of the correct reposition of bone fractures, lecaniinae and bruises, haematomas. The author of the text was a practicing physician, most likely related to some major construction.
“Surgeon’s table”. The relief on the temple wall of Harura and Sobek in Kom Ombo. II century BC
From economic documents it is known that, for example, the construction of the great pyramids of Giza, where the injury was understandably very high, fifteen hundred builders had one doctor. His art was obviously far from all the intricacies owned by court doctors, however, and this fact medical Continue reading
“Center of energy-informational medicine” was founded in 2001 and became one of the first medical facilities in Samara, working in the field of bioresonance medicine. At the present time in different parts of the city are four branches of the Center, preparing the opening of the fifth.
The main direction of CAIM – computer electropuncture diagnostics and bioresonance therapy.
Highly qualified specialists using modern diagnostic techniques identify deviations in health status at the stage of preexisting diseases, determine the causes of certain diseases, and based on these data, the individual program of treatment.
The appointment is conducted in a comfortable environment – the test procedure is painless, does not require the introduction into the body in a short period of time the patient receives a large amount of information about your health condition and doctor’s recommendations for treatment and health improvement. According to the results of diagnostics conducted a session of bioresonance therapy.
For 8 years the specialists of “Center of energy-informational medicine” has developed a number of software copyright:
program “Life without drugs” provides a comprehensive survey of the body comprehensive therapeutic programs without the use of pharmacological agents.
the program “Eat and grow thin” will help everyone who is interested in the problem of excess weight. Spetsialistidele causes of metabolic disorders, make an individual Wellness program, choose products, accelerating the metabolism for getting rid of excess weight in the comfort of the body. Continue reading


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Specialist of Children's Hospital of Mexico
"Federico Gomez" from the Ministry of Health, reconstructed the face
of a two years old girl, who was born with severe craniofacial malformation,
which left her orbits of the eyes separated and she couldn´t breathe or eat.
During surgery, which lasted eleven hours, the
multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists and
anesthesiologists, remodeled the skull, placed the eyeballs in the right place
of the face, and connected a tube to the pharynx that allows the girl breathing
At a press conference, where was present Fatima,
the girl with her parents José Oscar Ramos Torres and Janet Romero Romero, Doctor
Enrique Ochoa Díaz López, Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
explained that it was a high specialty and high risk surgery that allowed to
correct girl´s malformations.
Said the she had a front dysplasia, of unknown
causes, and occurs in one case of a hundred thousand births, in this case
affecting the eyes, forehead and nose,
and to correct it was required sophisticated technology and forefront surgical
therapy, which has been made in few public or private hospitals in Mexico.
He said this was the first of several surgical
procedures to be performed to the girl, as they mature bones, teeth and muscles
of the face, and even esthetic nature that allows integration to a normal life.
The Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
said that such surgeries are performed at the Children's Hospital of Mexico
"Federico Gomez" since 1973, and each year they are performed 60-80
surgeries to correct different types of craniofacial malformations.
The Children's Hospital of Mexico "Federico Gomez" is an
institution of national health system of the Mexican government that in more
than seven decades has served about nine million patients, and has to his
credit the first kidney transplant in a child in 1967 and the first heart
transplant in 2001.
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It's May 1943 at a US Air Force base in England. The four officers and six enlisted men of the Memphis Belle - a B-17 bomber so nicknamed for the girlfriend of its stern and stoic captain, ... See full summary »
Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them.
Chris Taylor is a young, naive American who gives up college and volunteers for combat in Vietnam. Upon arrival, he quickly discovers that his presence is quite nonessential, and is considered insignificant to the other soldiers, as he has not fought for as long as the rest of them and felt the effects of combat. Chris has two non-commissioned officers, the ill-tempered and indestructible Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes and the more pleasant and cooperative Sergeant Elias Grodin. A line is drawn between the two NCOs and a number of men in the platoon when an illegal killing occurs during a village raid. As the war continues, Chris himself draws towards psychological meltdown. And as he struggles for survival, he soon realizes he is fighting two battles, the conflict with the enemy and the conflict between the men within his platoon. Written by
At the initiation of the end-fight, Raha tells Taylor air cover is coming in with "Snake and Nape", meaning the typical Vietnam CAS load out 250-lb. Mk-81 Snakeye bombs and 500-lb. M-47 napalm canisters. See more »
The uniformed VC/NVA troops are often depicted wearing steel helmets; steel helmets were only worn by NVA anti-aircraft troops protecting base camps in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam. The VC/NVA troops ought to be wearing either floppy "boonie-hats" or the standard NVA sun helmet. See more »
[seeing body bags]
Oh, man. Is that what I think it is?
All right, you cheese-dicks, welcome to the Nam. Follow me!
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This certainly rates as one of the best Vietnam films of all time. What I especially enjoyed was the realistic atmosphere of the film, entrenching the viewer into a world which seems surreal yet believable. Oliver Stone's real-life experience in Vietnam brought a gifted outlook to this film, one drawn by experience, not common Hollywood conventions. While this proved be a lesser film to the equally amazing Full Metal Jacket, it was not by much. The performances by Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and John C. McGinley were exceptional, capturing the plight of the tortured soldiers.
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The best-known contributions Los Angeles made to the hip-hop scene of the early ‘90s were the violent tales of gang-life coming out of infamous areas like South Central and Compton. However, at the same time there was another Los Angeles-based movement within hip-hop, which was purely interested in creating extemporaneous lyrical narratives. Leading this charge was freestyle rap legend Aceyalone, a true B-boy who has continually raised the bar on the craft of MC-ing. Always bringing unorthodox polysyllabic rhymes into his progressively rhythmic tempests, Aceyalone has been a huge force in the daunting task of bringing underground hip-hop to the masses.
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Lockdown has been a strange time for all of us, but we’ve managed to make the best of it. Whether it be learning a new craft, catching up on books and films, working on your home fitness, or even just managing to work from home, we all have achieved something this year. Rob Savage made a horror film that is now an international sensation though, so I think it’s easy to say he wins.
Host starts with a typical day in lockdown, and a typical online hangout with friends Hayley (Hayley Bishop), Jemma (Jemma Moore), Caroline (Caroline Ward), Emma (Emma Webb), Radina (Radina Drandova), and Teddy (Teddy Linard). We have the drinking, the chitter-chatter that interrupts itself, and making light of the situation at large. However, instead of the usual quiz or film night, the group decide to try out an online séance, led by medium Saylan (Saylan Baxter). At first it’s just another activity, but it turns sinister as something not entirely human appears to have joined the friends on their call.
Initially, the concept for Host started out as a prank. On a Zoom call filmmaker Rob Savage decided to give his friends a little scare, so he went to investigate ‘strange noises’ that were apparently coming from his attic and, through use of some clever editing using a clip from Spanish horror [REC], made it look like a strange zombie child had attacked him. It went viral, and the attention spurred on Savage, along with co-writers Jed Shepherd and Gemma Hurley, to turn it into a full-length feature made entirely over Zoom. It premiered on Shudder in July, with a cast made up of many of the friends from the original pranked Zoom call.
There’s no denying that it’s a straightforward ghost story premise, but it’s the execution that makes the difference. The best horrors are those that turn their limitations into advantages, and that is especially true here as Savage, Shepherd and Hurley built story elements around the cast’s homes and quarantine situations, thereby determining the kind of stunts that were possible. They’re all simple, done practically in screen with minimal digital clean-up, and apart from one particular set piece are all really effective. Likewise, shooting it through laptop and smartphone cameras induces those visual and audio foibles, but the team turned them to their advantage to build a tense atmosphere.
It would be easy to dismiss Host as a British Unfriended or just a lockdown gimmick, but that would be a mistake - this is a great, scary horror. Savage knows when to let the tension simmer until your nerves are shredded - as you watch every corner of the screen hoping and dreading you will see something - and when it needs that sudden terrifying impact. These are jump scares done right. Also, one of the problems with Unfriended was that it was hard to connect with the characters, and there is no such issue here. The cast is great and wholly believable as they banter back and forth, a task made easy as they are all real-world friends, so you can understand why certain decisions are made and even worse when things start to go horribly wrong. Ward in particular has a wonderfully expressive face, and whilst all the cast have their moments you especially feel for her because her fear is so palpable.
What makes the film, though, are the little touches that ground us not only in the film’s reality, but in the very present reality that we have all been living in this year. We are all more than familiar with the sight of a video call screen at this point and the restless energy of trying to keep busy and entertained whilst having to stay at home. Many of us have been in situations this year where friends or loved ones are going through something difficult and we haven’t been able to be physically there to help so can only watch from the other side of a screen. Granted, it’s very unlikely that any of those situations involved demonic forces, but it’s still a recognisable feeling and bringing horror into the familiar, a little bit closer to reality, makes it easier to believe on an emotional level.
At 56 minutes Host initially feels like an odd length for a horror, but is exactly as long as it needs to be to tell its story, delivering everything you need in that runtime. But it’s another element that brings it closer to the real world as the bulk of the film lasts the 40 minutes of free Zoom call, complete with a “time left” countdown that even manages to terrify in its own way.
Whilst Host is certainly one of the better found footage horrors released in recent times, bringing to mind the low-budget effectiveness of The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, its filmic ancestry has BBC’s 1992 television film Ghostwatch at its heart. Both sell the reality of their story through the use of the familiar, in Ghostwatch’s case it was the standard BBC studio documentary format and real life TV presenters, and both bring an uneasy atmosphere that slowly envelops you. waiting for something horrible to occur. They also emphasise simple but effective scares and achieve a lot in a short runtime. Host also has references to the likes of Lake Mungo, Alice Sweet Alice, Satan’s Slaves and other favourites of the writers. It’s a real treat for horror fans from that point of view, and I guarantee that you won’t catch everything on the first watch.
Whether you watch it on a laptop or TV, Host is a film that needs to be seen because it’s not just the scariest horror released in 2020, it’s the film that encapsulates the experience of life in 2020.
Host will be available to watch in select cinemas and on digital platforms from December 4.


UNDP participated at the Housing Forum Europe and Central Asia 2011
The past few years have demonstrated that the housing issues are central to the world economic, environmental and human development. For the first time, policy and decision makers, professionals and other key stakeholders in housing industry gathered with the aim to build a sustainable housing sector for the Europe and Central Asian region.
On April 4-6, 2011 UNDP/GEF jointly with the State Committee for Architecture and Construction of Uzbekistan took part at the first Housing Forum Europe and Central Asia 2011 held in Budapest, Hungary. The Forum was organized by the initiative of four organizations – Habitat for Humanity in Europe and Central Asia, the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies, the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
The three-day event brought together almost 150 delegates from 48 organizations and countries and it was charged with high-quality presentations, workshops and round table discussions on the themes of energy efficiency and consumption, climate change, housing sector challenges, housing policy and other key topics.
Mr. Jens Wandel, UNDP deputy regional bureau director and director of UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre said: “Energy efficiency in housing offers the double benefit of safeguarding our environment and reducing fuel poverty of many in the region.” (source: www.ecahousingforum.eu
The Forum will become a regional platform which will help to create an evidence-based agenda for promoting and achieving a vision for sustainable housing for all in the region. Organizing partners are already making plans to organizing the second housing forum for this region in two years.


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The governor has extended the public health emergency again. It was supposed to expire Oct. 30 and is now set to expire on Nov. 29.
There’s also an Oct. 31 Community Outreach scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon at Astumbo Gym for the first 200 people who register.
The executive order also notes that “strict compliance with the rule-making procedures of the Administrative Adjudication Law… would hinder or delay necessary action by (Department of Public Health and Social Services) to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency … and increase the threat to the health of our community.
“… Such procedures are suspended for the limited purpose and in the interest of the expedient adoption and implementation of the COVID-19 Public Health Enforcement Regulations developed by (DPHSS)," the order states.
The order also authorizes DPHSS to designate vehicles within its fleet as available for 24-hour use. Only authorized employees will be able to drive those vehicles from the worksite to their homes and used to respond “on an urgent basis when necessary to carry out DPHSS duties and obligations in support of its efforts to address the current public health emergency.”
Register for community testing
DPHSS is working with the Mayors’ Council of Guam, FSM Consulate Office, and the FSM Association of Guam to hold the community testing.
DPHSS is providing free COVID-19 testing to the first 200 participants who have registered with the FSM Consulate Office. To pre-register for testing, contact the FSM Consulate Office at 646-9154.
For the safety of the community and the nurses, only four people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing.
Those who were unable to register for testing through the FSM Consulate Office and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are advised to call their health care provider. A patient may also call the Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) at (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. The NRCHC COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only.
Anyone experiencing symptoms also can call the DPHSS Medical Triage Hotline from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. You may call 311 option 1 or call the following numbers:
• (671) 480-7859/83 ● (671) 685-0358 • (671) 480-6760/3 ● (671) 998-4442/60/74/80 • (671) 687-7321 ● (671) 687-6170 (ADA Dedicated Number)

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Are you asking yourself “what is the difference between mold and mildew?” Mold and mildew are two fungi that commonly grow in the home. Although they are both fungi, there are some major differences between them. This article explains the “mildew vs mold” mystery.
While both grow in damp and humid areas, they can affect your health and home differently. Knowing the differences between mold and mildew can help you know how to approach the problem. Read on to learn what separates mold from mildew and what you should do if you encounter either in your home.
What is Mold?
Mold is a fungus that grows in humid and damp environments. It often appears as a white, green, or black substance that can be slimy to the touch. Mold reproduces by releasing mold spores into the air, which can cause health problems if inhaled. Some people are allergic to mold, which can cause respiratory problems. Children are especially susceptible to issues related to black mold exposure.
What is Mildew?
Mildew is a fungus that grows on plants, clothes, and other organic materials. Mildew is considered an early stage of mold, though it is not as common as mold. It thrives in moist environments and often looks like a powdery substance. Mildew can cause damage to fabrics, plants, and other materials.
What Is the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?
The distinction between mildew vs. mold is that mildew grows on visible surfaces, whereas mold may develop anywhere. Mold is also more prevalent than mildew, creating more health risks. Mildew isn’t as dangerous as mold but may still harm textiles and other materials.
Though mold carries more health risks, you must act right away if you encounter either of these in your home. Both mold and mildew can elicit health concerns if exposed to excessive quantities, so getting rid of them as soon as possible is critical. It’s highly recommended that you contact a professional to assist with mold removal.
Let’s look at the main traits of mold and mildew and how they differ.
Where They Grow
Both mildew and mold can grow in damp areas in homes and outdoors. They need an organic food source, such as drywall, wood, plants, or soil.
Mold spores exist all around us. In the right environment, they can attach and grow on any organic surface in a home. Given enough time, mold can cause materials to rot and destroy the structural components of your home. Mildew grows mostly on plants and can kill them if not removed in time. Mildew also grows on walls, wallpaper, and wood, as well as on appliances such as heat pumps.
Visible mold is usually fuzzy or slimy, whereas mildew appears powdery or downy. Downy mildew is yellow at first and turns brownish-yellow later on. Powdery mildew is white and then turns yellow and black when it matures.
Mold appears as irregularly shaped spots that can have different colors – blue, green, yellow, brown, gray, black, or white. Mildew usually grows in a flat pattern and appears as white, gray, or yellowish patches that turn black, or brown over time.
Mold exposure can cause several health problems such as allergic reactions (sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, irritation of the throat, rashes, etc.), respiratory problems (difficulty breathing, coughing, asthma attacks), heart problems, migraines, depression, and more.
Mildew exposure poses fewer health risks – coughing, headaches, sore throat, and respiratory problems. However, like mold, prolonged exposure can create more severe symptoms.
When mildew appears on the visible surfaces of your house, it is typically removed sooner. Mold stains can reveal the location of mold growth, but mold problems may also be hidden. This makes managing mold more difficult and explains why mold health issues are more widespread.
Mold vs Mildew: Benefits
Some molds are beneficial. For example, Penicillium is used to make antibiotics and can also be used to produce cheese and tofu. Mildew does not have any known benefits.
How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in Your Home
Removing mold yourself can be difficult and damaging to your health. If the moldy area is larger than 10 square feet, the safest and most efficient way to remove the mold is to call a mold remediation company. We have the proper equipment and training to remove mold and help to prevent mold growth effectively.
You can take some steps for a smaller affected area – less than 10 square feet. Take proper precautions, and wear protective gear. This includes rubber gloves, N-95 masks, and goggles/protective eyewear.
If you try your own mold remediation for small areas, you can use common household products, like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, undiluted vinegar, and a spray bottle. Among the many kinds of molds that can grow indoors, black mold is one of the most infamous. Learn about black mold removal. Remember that these are not the same products or steps PuroClean would use to remove mold. Chlorine bleach or a bleach solution does not kill mold, and we don’t recommend using bleach to eliminate mold.
Mildew on plants can be removed by wiping the leaves gently with a dampened paper towel. After each wipe, freshen the paper towel. Replace the paper towel when all parts have touched the moldy surfaces and cut off any leaves that still have
Mildew on plants can be removed by wiping the leaves gently with a dampened paper towel. After each wipe, freshen the paper towel. Replace the paper towel when all parts have touched the moldy surfaces and cut off any leaves that still have visible mold.
How to Prevent Mold Growth and Mildew
One of the best ways to clean mold is to prevent mold spores from growing in the first place. You can do a few things to prevent mildew and mold growth in your home.
- Ensure that areas throughout your home are well-ventilated.
- Keep humidity levels low. Humidity can cause moisture to build up, which can lead to the growth of mold and mildew.
- Use a dehumidifier in damp areas, such as the basement or bathroom.
- Fix plumbing leaks right away. A leaky roof or pipe can provide the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow.
Prevention is the first line of defense to combat mold. It can protect your family and save you time and money. Learn more mold prevention tips.
Call PuroClean’s Mold Remediation Experts Today!
Now that you understand the “mildew vs mold” mystery, it’s time to call the mold removal professionals if you have a mold problem in your home or business. Call the mold remediation experts at PuroClean 24/7. No matter how much mold affects your property, our technicians are ready to help. Visit our office locator or call (800) 775-7876 to get connected with your local PuroClean office today.


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Robert Lewandowski has admitted that Lionel Messi’s words acknowledging his achievements in the past year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony was a nice moment in his career. The Polish striker also reiterated that he would do everything in his power to win the prestigious award in future.
Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski were seen as the frontrunners for bagging the prestigious award this year due to their magnificent goalscoring record and team accomplishments. Messi ultimately bagged his seventh Ballon d’Or in his career as he beat the Poland international by a razor-thin margin.
The Argentine was quick to acknowledge his compatriot and credited him for being the rightful recipient of the Ballon d’Or for the year 2020, due to his impressive goal-scoring displays with Bayern Munich. Lewandowski was credited with the newly introduced Ballon d’Or Striker of the Year for the magnificent year he had at the awards ceremony. The Poland international has revealed that Messi’s words at the podium were a touching moment and it was a personal highlight in his career so far.
"Messi's words towards me [about the Ballon d'Or] really touched me. They weren't empty words, it was a nice moment in my career. I only spoke a few words with Leo [one-on-one], because my Spanish is not that good. I spoke with Kylian [Mbappe] in English, he then translated for Leo. It was a great night," Lewandowski told Bild.
The 33-year-old also highlighted his aspirations for winning the award in the future and insisted that he would continue doing his job and put on scintillating performances to make his claim for the award.
"It's about little details, everything has to be in place. What I can guarantee is that I'll continue doing my job and bring my best performances," he added.


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Justice has been served in the Boston Marathon bombings, but now it’s just a matter of when it will be carried out. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty for his role in the gruesome events that were carried out at the finish line of the Boston Marathon back on April 15, 2013. With Tsarnaev having been found guilty, the last measure for the jury was to decide on whether he would be sent to federal prison for life or receive the death penalty. It took the jury 16 hours of deliberation that carried over a three-day span once Tsarnaev was found guilty of 30 crimes, but in the end they chose death.
Tsarnaev was convicted for a laundry list of crimes that included: Guilty of using weapons of mass destruction, guilty of bombing a place of public use, guilty of conspiracy and aiding and abetting. This also includes the murder Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Sean Collier, and Krystle Campbell.
Some legal experts actually believe that Tsarnaev’s appeal process could take up to 20 years to be settled. While it certainly won’t bring back the lives of several innocent people in this horrific terrorist attack, it does provide some solace for those that are missing loved ones as they try to move on.


The axle (also identified as the axle) is related to the body (or load-bearing human body) by way of the suspension, and wheels are put in at each ends. Its operate is to transmit the forces in all instructions between the body (or load-bearing physique) and the wheels.
The axle can be integral, like a massive barbell, with the two finishes supporting the body by means of the suspension method, so the integral axle generally cooperates with the non-unbiased suspension the axle can also be disconnected, like 2 Umbrellas are inserted on both sides of the body, and then every single supports the entire body by means of the suspension method, so the disconnected axle is employed with the unbiased suspension.
According to the distinct driving methods, the axles are also divided into 4 kinds: steering axles, travel axles, steering travel axles and assist axles. Among them, the steering axle and the supporting axle belong to the driven axle. Most cars use front rear drive (FR), so the entrance axle functions as a steering axle and the rear axle acts as a push axle while in a front-entrance push (FF) vehicle, the entrance axle gets the steering drive axle and the rear axle acts as a support axle.
The construction of the steering axle is generally the same, consisting of 2 steering knuckles and a beam. If the beam is in contrast to the human body, the steering knuckle is his head swaying from side to aspect, the neck is what we usually phone the kingpin, and the wheels are mounted on the steering knuckle, as if wearing a straw hat on his head. However, when driving, the straw hat turns, but the head does not switch. The center is separated by a bearing, and the head just sways from facet to aspect. The neck-kingpin is the axis of rotation of the wheel. The axis of this axis is not perpendicular to the ground, and the wheel by itself is not perpendicular. We will discuss it in detail in the area on wheel positioning.
The big difference among the steering drive axle and the steering axle is that every little thing is hollow, the beam gets the axle housing, and the steering knuckle turns into the steering knuckle housing, since there are a lot more push shafts within. This driveshaft turns into 2 50 % shafts simply because it is divided in 2 by the differential situated in the center of the axle housing. The 2 straw hats are not simply place on the head, but also straight related to the 2 half shafts inside. The half shaft also has 1 far more joint at the “neck” placement – a universal joint, so the fifty percent shaft has also grow to be 2 parts, the interior half shaft and the outer 50 % shaft.
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Driveshaft framework and vibrations related with it
The structure of the drive shaft is critical to its effectiveness and dependability. Travel shafts normally have claw couplings, rag joints and universal joints. Other drive shafts have prismatic or splined joints. Discover about the diverse types of generate shafts and how they function. If you want to know the vibrations connected with them, go through on. But initial, let us determine what a driveshaft is.
As the demand on our autos carries on to boost, so does the need on our drive programs. Greater CO2 emission standards and stricter emission requirements enhance the anxiety on the drive technique even though bettering comfort and ease and shortening the turning radius. These and other unfavorable results can place important tension and put on on elements, which can lead to driveshaft failure and increase car protection risks. Therefore, the push shaft should be inspected and replaced often.
Based on your model, you might only require to change one particular driveshaft. Nonetheless, the price to substitute both driveshafts ranges from $650 to $1850. Moreover, you may incur labor costs ranging from $a hundred and forty to $250. The labor cost will depend on your automobile design and its drivetrain kind. In general, even so, the value of changing a driveshaft ranges from $470 to $1850.
Regionally, the automotive driveshaft marketplace can be divided into 4 main markets: North The us, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Relaxation of the Entire world. North The usa is envisioned to dominate the marketplace, while Europe and Asia Pacific are predicted to expand the swiftest. Additionally, the market is anticipated to expand at the optimum fee in the foreseeable future, pushed by economic development in the Asia Pacific area. Furthermore, most of the vehicles marketed globally are developed in these regions.
The most crucial feature of the driveshaft is to transfer the electrical power of the motor to helpful perform. Drive shafts are also known as propeller shafts and cardan shafts. In a automobile, a propshaft transfers torque from the motor, transmission, and differential to the front or rear wheels, or equally. Owing to the complexity of driveshaft assemblies, they are essential to automobile protection. In addition to transmitting torque from the motor, they need to also compensate for deflection, angular alterations and length alterations.
Distinct kinds of drive shafts incorporate helical shafts, equipment shafts, worm shafts, planetary shafts and synchronous shafts. Radial protruding pins on the head give a rotationally protected link. At least 1 bearing has a groove extending along its circumferential length that permits the pin to pass by means of the bearing. There can also be two flanges on every single finish of the shaft. Dependent on the software, the shaft can be mounted in the most handy spot to function.
Propeller shafts are generally made of high-quality metal with high specific energy and modulus. However, they can also be manufactured from superior composite supplies these kinds of as carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass. One more sort of propeller shaft is created of thermoplastic polyamide, which is rigid and has a higher toughness-to-weight ratio. The two drive shafts and screw shafts are utilized to travel vehicles, ships and bikes.
Sliding and tubular yokes are frequent factors of travel shafts. By design and style, their angles have to be equal or intersect to supply the appropriate angle of procedure. Unless of course the working angles are equivalent, the shaft vibrates twice for each revolution, triggering torsional vibrations. The very best way to stay away from this is to make sure the two yokes are correctly aligned. Crucially, these elements have the same working angle to ensure sleek energy stream.
The type of generate shaft may differ in accordance to the variety of motor. Some are geared, even though others are non-geared. In some instances, the travel shaft is set and the motor can rotate and steer. Alternatively, a adaptable shaft can be used to manage the velocity and path of the travel. In some programs the place linear energy transmission is not attainable, adaptable shafts are a helpful alternative. For example, flexible shafts can be employed in transportable units.
The building of the push shaft has several advantages above bare metal. A shaft that is adaptable in numerous directions is less complicated to maintain than a shaft that is rigid in other directions. The shaft entire body and coupling flange can be made of different components, and the flange can be made of a various content than the principal shaft entire body. For illustration, the coupling flange can be manufactured of metal. The principal shaft physique is if possible flared on at least a single conclude, and the at least one coupling flange includes a initial usually frustoconical projection extending into the flared finish of the major shaft entire body.
The normal stiffness of fiber-primarily based shafts is accomplished by the orientation of parallel fibers alongside the size of the shaft. Nevertheless, the bending stiffness of this shaft is reduced because of to the modify in fiber orientation. Given that the fibers continue to journey in the identical route from the initial end to the 2nd stop, the reinforcement that will increase the torsional stiffness of the shaft is not influenced. In contrast, a fiber-dependent shaft is also flexible simply because it makes use of ribs that are about 90 degrees from the centerline of the shaft.
In addition to the helical ribs, the drive shaft a hundred may also have reinforcing aspects. These reinforcing aspects sustain the structural integrity of the shaft. These reinforcing factors are known as helical ribs. They have ribs on both the outer and interior surfaces. This is to stop shaft breakage. These aspects can also be shaped to be flexible sufficient to accommodate some of the forces generated by the generate. Shafts can be designed making use of these strategies and manufactured into worm-like drive shafts.
The most widespread cause of push shaft vibration is poor set up. There are five widespread varieties of driveshaft vibration, every related to set up parameters. To stop this from happening, you need to recognize what causes these vibrations and how to resolve them. The most typical varieties of vibration are shown below. This article describes some typical push shaft vibration remedies. It could also be useful to take into account the guidance of a expert vibration technician for generate shaft vibration handle.
If you might be not positive if the difficulty is the driveshaft or the motor, attempt turning on the stereo. Thicker carpet kits can also mask vibrations. Nevertheless, you must make contact with an specialist as before long as possible. If vibration persists after vibration-associated repairs, the driveshaft wants to be changed. If the driveshaft is nevertheless underneath guarantee, you can fix it yourself.
CV joints are the most typical trigger of third-order driveshaft vibration. If they are binding or fall short, they want to be replaced. Alternatively, your CV joints might just be misaligned. If it is unfastened, you can check the CV connector. One more frequent cause of generate shaft vibration is incorrect assembly. Improper alignment of the yokes on each finishes of the shaft can lead to them to vibrate.
Incorrect trim height can also cause driveshaft vibration. Proper trim height is needed to avoid push shaft wobble. Whether your car is new or aged, you can perform some standard fixes to minimize troubles. A single of these solutions involves balancing the push shaft. Very first, use the hose clamps to attach the weights to it. Next, attach an ounce of weight to it and spin it. By performing this, you reduce the frequency of vibration.
The worldwide driveshaft industry is envisioned to exceed (xxx) million USD by 2028, developing at a compound once-a-year progress rate (CAGR) of XX%. Its soaring development can be attributed to several elements, such as rising urbanization and R&D investments by leading market gamers. The report also contains an in-depth evaluation of important marketplace traits and their impact on the industry. Additionally, the report gives a comprehensive regional analysis of the Driveshaft Market place.
The value of changing the push shaft relies upon on the type of repair required and the result in of the failure. Typical restore fees selection from $300 to $750. Rear-wheel travel automobiles usually cost far more. But entrance-wheel push cars value significantly less than 4-wheel push vehicles. You may also decide on to try out repairing the driveshaft yourself. However, it is critical to do your investigation and make sure you have the necessary tools and equipment to complete the job effectively.
The report also covers the competitive landscape of the Generate Shafts market place. It includes graphical representations, thorough statistics, administration insurance policies, and governance factors. Moreover, it includes a in depth cost analysis. Additionally, the report offers sights on the COVID-19 market and potential trends. The report also supplies useful details to aid you choose how to contend in your market. When you purchase a report like this, you are adding believability to your perform.
A high quality driveshaft can increase your match by guaranteeing distance from the tee and improving responsiveness. The new material in the shaft development is lighter, stronger and more responsive than at any time just before, so it is getting to be a important element of the driver. And there are a range of alternatives to go well with any spending budget. The principal issue to consider when acquiring a shaft is its good quality. Even so, it’s important to note that quality will not occur cheap and you need to constantly choose an axle based on what your spending budget can deal with.


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Since this is a blog that runs competitions of skill rather than pure luck (well, usually), I’ve thought long and hard about what kind of competition to run here. Finally, I’ve hit on the answer.
So from now until the end of the month (11.59pm 30th November), anyone leaving a comment anywhere on this ‘ere blog (one that abides by the commenting guidelines) will automatically be entered into the competition. At the end of the month, the person who wrote the best comment – which could mean smartest, funniest or whatever I decide – will win the Blu-Ray player.
Note, if you feel you’ve already written the best comment you’re ever going to write on this blog, just email me a link to the entry on which you left it to enter it into the competition. And if you’re worried I might not write anything between now and then that will inspire you to come up with your best comments, you can leave the comment on an old entry, which you can find either with the search engine at the top right of the page or by using the reviews A-Z or the complete archives list.
I should probably mention at this point that you have to live in the UK and be over 18 (or have the permission of a parent or guardian) to enter the competition and if anyone quibbles, consider these the rules.
Oh, and I should also mention that those nice people at Tesco provided the Blu-Ray player: Tesco Blu-Ray Players or Blu-Ray players from Tesco Direct
UPDATE: You are definitely not going to win simply by saying you deserve it, you like Panasonic goods, etc. The winner be will someone who says something clever (or funny) ON ANY ONE of the the entries on this blog (there are nearly 5,000 now), almost certainly about TV or film, in response to what I’ve written. I’m trying to encourage creativity here!
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Nutrition is the key to a healthier you. People generally think that nutrition takes a lot of effort and time. If you know where to look and what to change in your diet, you will have a much easier time in incorporating nutritious food into your diet. Use the tips below to help you determine what you should add or take away from your current diet.
The holistic approach says we are mind and spirit as well as body. If we take this approach, nutrition becomes more complicated than if we only consider physical substances. If we include mind and spirit as having a transmuting effect on what we eat, then nutritional choices become subjective and individual to some degree.
Don't rely so much on artificial sweeteners to satiate your sweet tooth. Also try to cut back on actual sugar, honey, corn syrup and molasses. Try to opt for naturally sweet foods like fruits such as strawberries, cherries, peaches, etc. A fruit salad or trifle is also a great dessert that is very sweet.
For optimal health, include foods in your daily diet that contain probiotics. Probiotics are the good bacteria that live inside your body. They aid in digestion and the proper break-down of foods so your body can absorb the nutrients efficiently. They work against the bad bacteria that sometimes invade your digestive system and cause diarrhea.
Make the transition from whole milk to skim milk, but do it slowly so that you can adjust to it. Start by switching to 2% milk then 1%, and finally settle on skim milk. The difference is that skim milk has 95 percent less fat and 50 percent less calories than whole milk.
Ensure that you consume adequate quantities of B vitamins everyday. A diet low in vitamin B2, vitamin B6, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, and vitamin B12 can cause dull, dry, scaly, itchy skin. Also, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6 play an important role in maintaining sebaceous gland function. When the sebaceous glands are healthy, they produce just enough oil to keep your skin smooth and soft.
Opt to slash sugar from the foods you eat, and use an artificial sweetener instead. A high-sugar diet leads to a lot of potentially-serious health risks, including heart disease and diabetes. Therefore, you should use artificial sweeteners like Stevia or Splenda instead. You will not even taste the difference.
When considering benefits of using collagen mask , do not over do it with vitamins and supplements. Multivitamin pills can never replace the amount of nutrients that you receive in eating food. While they are good to compliment your meal with, never substitute a pill for real food. Your body might not react well to a large intake of concentrated vitamins.
You should consider roasting, grilling, baking, and broiling when preparing food. Rather than using butter to cook, use cooking spray. If you are browning beef, be sure to put the beef in a strainer and put hot water over it. This removes a lot of extra fat.
Don't let the latest fads convince you that you are doing things wrong. The fads change as quickly as the wind and as long as you follow the basic proven aspects of nutrition you will be living a better, healthier life. hydrolyzed collagen constipation will be over before too long anyway.
If you are trying to cut down on the amount of soda that you consume and think water is too plain, try flavored water. This tasty alternative comes with the same amount of water that you require, and does not have the high sugar and calorie content as soda.
When trying to add the nutrition of grains to your diet, be sure to read package labels carefully. Products that claim to contain nutritious grains may not be providing the whole grain that is essential for good nutrition. Look for the words "whole grain" on the label to make sure you are making the most nutritious choice for your body.
Balance your daily diet against your body's composition. If you use a body fat scale, you can see what percentage of your weight is fat, muscle, and water. For optimum health, you want to keep a low body fat percentage. If yours is high, reduce the amount of fat in your diet. If your muscle mass percentage is high, consider increasing the amount of protein in your diet, to feed that muscle.
A diabetic nutrition plan requires that you consult with your doctor about any possible alcohol restrictions. Drinking alcohol can lower blood sugar levels which can cause numerous issues.
Remember to eat often throughout the course of a day. Your body will function best, when you are taking in quality nutrients every few hours, from the moment you wake up until you go to sleep. Don't skip meals and make sure to eat plenty of healthy snacks and your body will reward you for it.
For a non-alcohol version of mulled wine, try mulled Concord grape juice. Use the same spices you would use for mulled wine, and add honey for extra sweetness if you desire. Keeping a pot of this delicious, nourishing drink warming on your stove through the winter to enjoy frequently, will help you stay healthy thanks to the beneficial spices and the vitamins provided by the grape juice.
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Turmeric health benefits are so numerous and wide-ranging, it can put most pharmaceutical drugs to shame! Curcumin is the key bioactive compound in turmeric and can be used in the battle against obesity in a few different ways. An animal study has shown curcumin’s ability to block fat cells (13). 8 Best Supplements for Weight Loss — Spice and Greens: Learn how to lose weight fast with fat burning foods for a flat stomach.
Incorporate more super foods into your diet, especially if you are active as they can help keep muscles from tiring too quickly. For example, soybeans help build lean muscle plus they have properties in them that can help soothe muscle inflammation. http://blogs.rediff.com/krystin491stephanie/2017/04/30/gain-understanding-to-make-one-of-the-most-from-your-fitness-routine/ is a great choice for a post-workout beverage.
Nutrition is important because it helps you to maintain the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function. One vitamin you need to make sure to keep in your nutrition plan is Vitamin D. This can be maintained not only through your diet and nutrition but also through sun exposure and special supplements meant to enhance this vitamin's effectiveness.
While fried foods may be packed with lots of flavor, they also have a ton of things in them that are not good for you, like fat and calories. Trying grilling and baking them instead, but make sure to add lots of herbs and spices so you will not miss the fact that it is not fried.
This article should have helped you learn that eating a healthy diet doesn't have to be difficult. There's no need to resort to complicated formulas or the latest fad to get the nutrition you need. Just remember the basic advice you've learned from this article, and soon you'll be eating healthier than ever.


Highly-acclaimed South African singer, Lloyd Cele, put on a stunning show when he performed in an intimate concert for his fans at Golden Horse on Valentine’s Day. Fans swayed and sang along as Cele performed an array of beautiful love songs like ‘Feel The Love’, ‘Cinderella’ and ‘She’s On Fire’.
During his performance, he also invited members of the audience onto the stage to sing with him.
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The Golden Horse Casino was honoured to host performer Lloyd Cele for his Valentine’s Day concert.


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Innovative Techniques in Liquor Confectionery Market Making Candy Makers Stand Out, says Market.us
The liquor confectionery includes confectioneries like candy, gums, or chocolates infused with alcohol. Market growth is expected to be driven by the growing demand for liquor confectionery. It is due to consumers becoming more aware of the innovative techniques used in liquor-filled confectionery.
Traditional techniques are also being used to promote the launch and promotion of new products. Because they appeal to different tastes and preferences of consumers worldwide, innovative products have helped boost the liquor confectionery market.
According to a report by Market.us, “The global liquor confectionery market was worth USD 632 million in 2021. It is expected to grow by 5% between 2022 and 2032.”
Anurag Sharma, “Product innovation will be driven by a growing preference for authentic and global culinary flavors, expected to boost sales over the next few years. The introduction of fusion-style liquor confectionery will create market conditions.”
Liquor confectionery is an increasingly popular type of confectionery that has recently grown in popularity. It is a branch of confectionery where the sweets are made with sugar, chocolates, and clear liquor. Combining these ingredients creates a unique flavor experience for those who indulge in it. Liquor confectionery offers a wide variety of options, from traditional recipes such as truffles and fudge to more creative varieties like gummy bears and licorice.
It needs to be made clear where liquor-infused confectionery originated. Some believe that liquor-infused chocolates were introduced to Germany in the 1920s. Hugo Asbach, a German brandy producer, created the idea of chocolates infused with brandy liquor. These chocolates infused with liquor quickly became a popular European trend.
The changing tastes of consumers, especially the younger ones, are driving an increase in demand for confectionery and liqueur chocolate. High levels of alcohol consumption are common in countries like the UK, Germany, and Belgium. These countries introduced chocolates with liqueurs to encourage consumers to try new ways of drinking alcohol.
The production of liquor confectionery has seen a surge in popularity as consumer demand increases. This growth is largely attributable to convenience and consumer preference towards handmade liquor confections. These products often made with natural ingredients, have become increasingly accessible and available to consumers everywhere.
As more people look for healthier alternatives and unique experiences when it comes to food, the market for these handcrafted products has grown exponentially. Brand recognition plays a crucial role in the category growth of the market. It is propelling the market forward.
The demand for handmade confectioneries containing liquor is driving the global market growth. Due to new product innovations and flavors, market growth will increase over the next few decades. Abtey launched four new coulis options using refined alcohol and ganache center, with four varieties: mousse & Kirsch jelly, ganache, and Cointreau jelly.
Chocolate has long been a beloved indulgence of many cultures around the world. From Swiss to Belgian chocolates, European countries have made a name for themselves by producing some of the most luxurious and sought-after chocolates on the market. It is no surprise that European chocolate producers lead innovation and quality.
Producers from each country have developed unique techniques and recipes to create premium products that satisfy any sweet tooth. It increases the demand for liquor confectioneries across these European countries.
Certain raw materials used to make liquor chocolates, candies, and gums are more costly than others. These expensive materials fluctuate, making it difficult for small-scale liquor confectionery businesses. It is expected to limit market growth over the next few years. It increases the price of liquor confectionery relative to non-liquor confectionery. It is expected to reduce demand in the future.
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Bottom-up approaches, such as Citizen Science, are not only valuable as frameworks to tackle environmental issues (a topic our previous post addresses), but also as means to reclaim citizen’s rights in the face of political inaction. Citizens and scientists’ call for a tougher political will to mitigate pollution-related issues is not unheard, though. In December, 2019, the 14th meeting of Mediterranean Parliamentarians and Stakeholders for ‘launching a new decade of Sustainable Development in the Mediterranean’ brought together members of parliament, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations (NGOs and IGOs), media and journalists, scientists and other members of the civil society to discuss ways of anchoring sustainable development in political agendas in the Mediterranean. Among them, actors from the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the United Nations Environment Program / Mediterranean Action plan (MAP), the League of Arab States (LAS) and the COMPSUD (Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development) were present.
This unique set of international and regional stakeholders has come to agree on the Rabat Declaration, which, to borrow the words of the Mediterranean Information Office for the Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE), stresses the following:
‘There is a need to work systematically together in order to, among others, strengthen efficient governance and promote a green, circular and possibly carbon neutral economy based on sound scientific evidence-based decision-making; prioritize integrated environmental planning and management, introduce combined and integrated ways for addressing biodiversity loss and land degradation, specific legislation for phasing out single use plastics; systematically promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and much more.’
While the Rabat Declaration is an important step forward to yield environmentally conscious policies, its efficacy will lie in the actions and tools implemented to follow the declaration’s guidelines. As such, several stakeholders took advantage of the Rabat events to present a range of tools designed to tackle key environmental issues. The MIO-ECSDE, as D-Noses Partner in charge of advocacy action, took this opportunity to introduce other stakeholders to some features of the D-Noses project. Members of parliament and journalists had the opportunity to learn about how the International Odour Observatory acts as a platform to gather evidence and raise global awareness on odour issues, as well as how the OdourCollect Application can be used by citizens to yield real-time measurements of odours, and inform policy-making. The D-Noses online course was also introduced and actors were incentivized to take the course themselves and promote it to others.
Mrs Sallama Naamani, from the Makhzoumi foundation, believes that the D-Noses project is ‘very important’ and she wishes it could be ‘implemented in Lebanon as terrible odours swept over areas in Beirut last spring 2019’, notably around Borj Hammoud, where the smell emanated from a landfill, and around Beirut airport – where odour issues have arguably been going on for years.
The Rabat events were co-organized by the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE), the Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean (GWPMed), the “OFF YOUR MAP” campaign coordinated by MedWet and supported by the MAVA Foundation for Nature, the International Water Management Institute and the ‘Making Water Cooperation Happen in the Mediterranean’ project (aka the Water Matchmaker) supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).


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Old jockey holds firm against younger competitors
Claude Adolphus McDonald, a 70-year-old jockey, had the spectators at the Top Hill Donkey Race running on to the main road to cheer him on as he rode Long Distance Stulla to victory in a number of races.
As one of two jockeys in the same age range, McDonald proved that the younger jockeys were no match for him, well, not until it was time for the final four to compete.
McDonald told THE STAR that even though it is not his first time racing, he only took up the challenge this year because another jockey, who was expected to ride the six-year-old donkey, did not show.
"I never plan to ride no donkey this year, and I don't plan to next year. But if them want me to come back, I don't have no problem racing again," said McDonald.
Donkey-race lovers, who came in their numbers, were duly entertained as the sprightly old man completed the races with ease.
"The expressions and the emotions like pain and determination of both the jockeys and the donkeys make it more interesting," said one Top Hill resident.
Albert O'Connor, who participated in one of the races against McDonald and lost, said: "I was being cautious as I watched his donkey."
O'Connor fell off his donkey, Fast Car, last year as they approached the bend, and for fear of repeating that incident, he 'pulled back' at the reigns. He told THE STAR that he knew that he would not come out on top.
Another jockey, 20-year-old Stephen Harrison explained that for him, it is more about the fun and excitement of the race. "It's not about the win. This makes two years mi racing and I don't do anything special to prepare like the experienced jockeys," said Harrison.
Meanwhile, McDonald said that he is not the healthiest man of the lot.
"I eat everything, but before the donkey races it best to leggo off the heavy food that the young bwoy dem a eat," he said.
Instead, he snacks on crackers, as he said: "Crackers make you lighter fi the donkey carry you."
But in the end, Long Distance Stulla did not beat his main competitors - Star Bwoy and Bullet - when they took on the 200-metre asphalt track.
Despite crossing the line first in 2016, Long Distance Stulla only finished in third place this time around. A last-minute entrant called Nolen placed second, while Star Bwoy held firm in the first place position for a second year.
"It look like Long Distance Stulla did start feel tired," said Braisford, the owner of Long Distance Stulla.


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Creator: Les Levine (1935-)
Co-Creator: Elayne H. (Elayne Hanley) Varian (1913-1987)
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Levine, interviewed by Varian, discusses his work, the separation between art and politics, conditions in Ireland, and the influence of media.
Interview was conducted in relation to the unrealized exhibition The troubles.
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Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation: Interview with Les Levine, 1972 November 7. Exhibition records of the Contemporary Wing of the Finch College Museum of Art, 1943-1975. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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- Levine, Les
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A powerful new interpretation of Catholicism's dramatic encounter with modernity, by one of America's leading intellectuals
In The Irony of Modern Catholic History, acclaimed Catholic scholar George Weigel offers a bold reinterpretation of the Church's history since the nineteenth century, completely overturning conventional wisdom about the relationship between Catholicism and modernity.
For much of the nineteenth century, both secular and Catholic leaders assumed that the Church and the modern world were locked in a battle to the death. The triumph of secular modernity-democracy, liberalism, mass education, religious freedom-would finish the Church as a consequential player in world history, and it would lead inevitably lead to the death of religious conviction. But today the Catholic Church is far more vital, and far more consequential, than it was 150 years ago, when Pope Pius IX retreated into the Vatican, forced to surrender the Italian lands the popes had ruled for centuries. And even in today's modern world, secularism is the exception, not the rule.
In The Irony of Modern Catholic History, Weigel reveals how the encounter with modernity, rather than killing Catholicism, ultimately made the Church more coherent and less defensive. While previous histories of Catholicism posit modernity as the sole protagonist and Catholicism as a reactive force, Weigel asserts that Catholicism was a protagonist in this drama in its own right. He introduces readers to a remarkable

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GAMKASKLOOF (‘The Hell’)
April & May 2021
You will remember from our last post about our Karoo trip (you can read about it here), that we’ve just ‘conquered’ the Swartberg Pass in wet weather conditions and now we’ve came to Gamkaskloof … and a road that will take us to ‘The Hell’.
Yes, we are still in Day 3 … this was a long day with really high mountain passes, but also breathtaking views.
Gamkaskloof, also known as ‘The Hell’, is a narrow and isolated valley located in the Swartberg mountain range. It is believed that the name ‘Die Hel‘ was derived from the Afrikaans word ‘helling’ or ‘hel’, meaning a steep dip or incline … later in the post, you’ll see exactly why this is a very appropriated name!
This road must be one of South Africa’s iconic gravel roads. It winds through rugged mountain scenery, with a pass towards the end (Elands Pass) that almost had me in vertigo-rush!
It is not recommended to complete this road as an ‘out and back’ drive in a single day – the slow average speed is around 25 kph – and you anyway would want to take your time, stop and take photo’s (and to catch your breath after experiencing dizzying drop-offs, hairpins and narrow roads).
The road (at the beginning) was not too bad. We were driving on the flat part of Gamkaskloof and enjoyed the scenery around us.
We knew the challenging part of the road was laying ahead and were therefore looking for a place to have lunch before we get to that part.
We’ve found this beautiful place at a ruin where we had to drive a bit off the main road. While we were eating a sandwich and wandering around, we’ve talked about how quiet it was – no other people, no cars, nothing … just the pleasant sounds of nature.
The road was now starting to change. Sometimes we would be deep in the valley and other times, the road would take us along the edge of the mountain … up and down, up and down …
There was one car in front of us (we’ve passed them halfway) and another one when we’ve started the journey. And then towards the end of the Elands Pass, another vehicle came from the front … so, in total 3 cars on a 2 hour stretch … do you understand now that this is the ‘road less travelled’?
And then … we got to the part which are referred to as the highlight of the journey, the Elands Pass.
From here onwards, it’s best to leave you in the capable hands of Berto (the driver) and our Go-Pro … because I was, for most of the time, sitting with my hands over my eyes!
It took us about 11 minutes to drive down, but the video is only 5 minutes long – do yourself a favour and watch it!
And … what do you think?
I’ve only managed to take 2 photo’s on our way down … and that was almost at the bottom … with sweaty hands and a beating heart 😉.
There was a fire in November 2019 in the valley of ‘The Hell’ and the evidence is still pretty clear as we’ve looked around us … burned trees were visible everywhere and it was kind of eerie to drive past them.
Although we’ve reached the bottom of the Elands Pass, we still had to drive another hour to get to our accommodation for the next three days … but at least, no more mountain passes (thank goodness) … just a gravel road that was really beautiful.
At last we’ve reached our house, called ‘Stalletjie’ (translated, a small horse stable). The whole house is just one room – double bed on the one side, small dining table in the middle and the kitchen with sink, stove and refrigerator on the other side. But it was just what we’ve needed and so cute!
We will be living off the grid for the next couple of days – no electricity and no WiFi. There are solar panels for lights inside the house and LP gas for hot water and for the refrigerator. No TV, no newspapers, no reception … we were really looking forward to a blissful weekend!
It was an eventful day – starting with the beautiful Cango Caves, then driving a wet Swartberg Pass and finally a drive we will never forget into ‘The Hell’. Now it was time to make a big fire and enjoy each other’s company in the wilderness.
We’ve sat till very late outside – the fire was our only light – and we could see the Milky Way stretched out above us … it felt so close, we could almost touch the stars.
In our next post, we will show more of the beauty of ‘The Hell’ … in the meantime, we hope you’ve enjoyed this post.
I must admit, while watching the video of our decent on that pass, my hands were still sweating 😉.


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TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida urologist has been fined for performing surgery on the wrong testicle two years ago, according to health officials.
Raul Fernandez-Crespo was fined $2,500 by the Florida Board of Medicine, the Miami Herald reported. The board has issued a letter of concern in the board’s final order, which was filed on June 17, the newspaper reported.
According to the board, Fernandez-Crespo had marked the patient’s right testicle to remove enlarged veins during the Sept. 10, 2019, procedure, the Herald reported. However, the surgery was supposed to be done on the patient’s left testicle, the newspaper reported.
According to Florida Department of Health online records, Fernandez-Crespo has been a licensed medical doctor in the state since April 1, 2019. He has no previous board discipline history, according to the online records.
The patient had come to Fernandez-Crespo for a varicocelectomy, a surgery to remove enlarged veins.
“Varicoceles, enlarged scrotal veins, can be a source of male infertility, pain, and may even impair testosterone production,” according to the Men’s Clinic at UCLA.
According to UCLA, the procedure should take about 30 minutes.
After realizing his mistake, Fernandez-Crespo performed a varicocelectomy on the correct testicle, the Herald reported.
In addition to the fine and the letter of concern, Fernandez-Crespo must pay $2,045.56 to reimburse Department of Health expenses in dealing with the case, the newspaper reported. He also must take either a five-hour continuing medical education in risk management, or attend eight hours of Board of Medicine disciplinary hearings.
The urologist must also give a one-hour lecture on wrong-site surgeries at a medical facility approved by the state board, the Herald reported.
According to his profile on the Florida Sex Health website, Fernandez-Crespo is affiliated with several hospitals, including Tampa General Hospital, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, and Advent Health. He completed his fellowship in Sexual Medicine and Andrology at the University of South Florida.
A native of Puerto Rico, Fernandez-Crespo completed his urology residency and medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, and Ponce School of Medicine, respectively, according to the website. He also serves as an assistant professor in the department of urology at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
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The meeting at the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine discussed the formation and publication of open data sets on the Ministry's website, as well as other UESU operational issues that, according to experts, may carry corruption risks.
In particular, the experts drew attention to the need to publish investment project progress updates.
"The Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry can become a leader in information collection and dissemination. If the data audit turns out positive and the launch of the information collection and dissemination system proves a success, public trust in the reform and awareness of the situation in the energy sector will grow significantly," said DiXi Group Think Tank President Olena Pavlenko, who took part in the meeting.
It is worth adding that the data audit involves experts from the USAID Transparent Energy and TAPAS projects.
Source: press service of the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry