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By Barry Keate
Barry Keate, has lived with tinnitus over 40 years and has published 150+ research articles on numerous aspects of tinnitus. He is an expert on the condition and a well-known advocate for those with tinnitus.
Inflammation causes pain, and reducing inflammation reduces the pain. There are several ways to manage chronic inflammatory pain but the most common is the use of over-the-counter pain medications. These are typically of the class called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). But can these medications cause or worsen tinnitus and what other options are available? This article will discuss the risks and benefits of different therapies for pain management for people with tinnitus.
NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, and Tinnitus
There are many different NSAIDs in different categories but the prominent ones are aspirin, ibuprofen (e.g. Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (e.g. Aleve). NSAIDs are usually used for the treatment of acute or chronic conditions where pain and inflammation are present. These conditions include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pain due to inflammation and tissue injury, low back pain, headache, migraine, and others.
One of the most frequent questions I am asked by our readers is which of these medications will not increase tinnitus. Unfortunately, the answer is that every one of them has hearing loss and tinnitus listed as potential side effects. This does not mean that everyone using them will develop or worsen tinnitus but the risk is there. Higher use correlates with a higher potential of developing these side effects. For some people tinnitus caused by these medications is temporary while for others, it can become permanent. There is no way to know which will occur.
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) is an antipyretic, a popular subcategory of NSAIDs. They are particularly meant to decrease the fever by lowering body temperature and not considered a “true” NSAID because it has little anti-inflammatory activity. Acetaminophen works primarily in the brain to block pain messages and seems to influence the parts of the brain that help reduce fever. That means it can help relieve headaches and minor pain but it’s not as effective against pain associated with inflammation.
The risk is much reduced for those who only use painkillers occasionally. I am very lucky in that I don’t have chronic pain such as caused by arthritis, lower back pain or injuries. When I do take pain medication it is usually for a short period. My own personal experience is that I can take a couple of aspirin with no ill effects. I cannot take even a small dose of ibuprofen because it dramatically increases my tinnitus for several hours. I can tolerate acetaminophen well but there are other problems associated with this medication.
Acetaminophen is toxic to the liver in high doses. The most common cause of acute liver failure in the US is from acetaminophen. It accounts for more than 100,000 calls to poison centers, roughly 60,000 emergency room visits and hundreds of deaths in the US each year. (1) Severe liver damage can occur if over 4,000 mg is taken in a 24-hour period and it is recommended to stay well below this maximum amount.
Treating Fever Update:
During the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of doctors are advising their patients to take Tylenol (i.e. acetaminophen) for fever. This has prompted many questions about using a possibly ototoxic medication for fever if it might increase tinnitus. My answer to this is that while acetaminophen is considered ototoxic, it is on the lower end of the spectrum in how often it causes damage to hearing. Most people will not experience increased tinnitus if they keep the dosage low. Increased dosage will bring an increased risk of hearing damage and potential liver problems.
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) can be used to decrease this risk. NAC is an inexpensive and powerful antioxidant that protects hearing and the liver. In fact, when people present in the emergency room with liver problems related to acetaminophen, NAC is the drug used to reverse the damage. NAC is an over-the-counter medication and taking 1,000 mg twice daily will protect both the ears and the liver. It is still advisable to keep the total acetaminophen dosage below 2,500 mg per day.
Aspirin, Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus
Aspirin is most likely to cause hearing loss and tinnitus at the higher daily doses often taken for chronic pain, such as arthritis. Some people may take 8 to 12 tablets a day for arthritic pain. Aspirin’s potential effect on hearing was first recognized soon after the drug was synthesized more than a century ago. In fact tinnitus and hearing loss are among the side effects sometimes listed in tiny print on the label.
A very recent study, published in the Jan. 2015 issue of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery consisted of a systematic review of other studies involving 185,155 participants who were regular users of aspirin. It found that those taking 6 full strength aspirin (325 mg) or more per day was associated with worse audiometric results. Participants lost between 4 and 112 dB in hearing. The effect was dose dependent and reversible in the short term. (2)
A large Harvard study of middle-aged female nurses, the Nurses’ Health Study II, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that those who took ibuprofen or acetaminophen on most days of the week had a 20% increased risk of hearing loss and tinnitus. (3)
So, if no over-the counter pain medications are totally safe to use, especially by those who already have tinnitus, what is one to do to relieve pain? What about prescription pain medication?
Prescription Opioid Pain Medications and Tinnitus
As with NSAIDs, there are literally hundreds of variations on these medications. The most popular and widely used of this group are hydrocodone, oxycodone and tramadol. They all can cause hearing loss and tinnitus on their own but are generally prescribed in combination with NSAIDs which compounds the issue.
Hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin, Norco, Lortab) is the most frequently prescribed painkiller in the US. Other popular painkillers are oxycodone with acetaminophen (Oxycontin) and tramadol (Ultram). Hydrocodone and oxycodone are also available with ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen.
As with NSAIDs taken individually, the probability of hearing loss and tinnitus is dependent upon dosage; longer term use leads to a higher percentage of potential hearing damage.
When I occasionally have need of prescription pain relief, I have good results using the generic form of Norco, hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Others may have a completely different experience. But again, each individual must be very careful to keep the acetaminophen dosage below its toxic level.
There are alternative ways to manage pain without resorting to ototoxic drugs. The rest of this article will address these therapies.
Dietary Changes and Inflammation
Dietary changes can make a big difference in the amount of inflammation in our bodies. These changes may or may not totally eliminate chronic pain from inflammation but, at the very least, they will significantly reduce inflammation and the need for pain medication.
Neil Bauman, PhD, has written an excellent paper: Reducing Inflammation Without Taking Ototoxic Drugs. (4) In this paper, Dr. Bauman lists the 10 worst and 10 best foods for reducing inflammation. I think this list is important enough to include here:
The 10 Worst Inflammatory Foods (reduce or eliminate consumption);
-Desserts made with lots of sugar,
-White carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, white potatoes, etc.),
-Non-diet soft drinks,
-Anything with high-fructose corn syrup,
-Processed meats (bologna, salami, hotdogs, sausage, etc.),
-Fried snack foods (French fries, potato chips, etc.),
-Fast foods, especially the high-fat, high-calorie, high-simple carb foods found in most fast food restaurants,
-Margarine, because it leads to atherosclerosis and fatty deposit diseases,
-Organ meats such as liver because they contain antibiotics, fertilizers and other residues.
The 10 Best Inflammatory Foods (increase consumption);
-Wild salmon, mackerel and other high omega-3 fatty-acid fish,
-Green, leafy vegetables (spinach and kale),
-Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.),
-Deeply pigmented produce, such as sweet potatoes, eggplant and pomegranate, along with carrots plums, oranges, peppers, peas and red grapes,
-Tea – specifically black, green and white teas,
-Cold-pressed fresh oils, especially avocado, flaxseed and olive oils,
-Spices, especially garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron.
An additional tip is to eat slowly and deliberately. Chewing food completely reduces the inflammation index of the food while wolfing it down increases it.
Dr. Bauman concludes with some sage advice. Making drastic lifestyle changes is difficult and prone to failure. He suggests people start slow and begin by substituting one of the foods in the worst list with one of the foods in the best list. As people continue this gradual dietary change, over time most of the inflammatory foods will be removed and the person should be feeling much better.
Omega-3 Fish Oil for Inflammation and Pain
Fish oil, high in Omega-3 fatty acids, is at the top of the list of the 10 best inflammatory foods. The reason for this is that many clinical trials have shown fish oil to be a powerful anti-inflammatory food. Omega-3 acids are termed Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) because the body must have them to survive but does not produce them on its own. They must be obtained from the diet or supplementation.
The two primary Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These are responsible for the many health benefits of consuming fish oil.
A clinical study published in the American College of Nutrition in 2002 shows how Omega-3s are effective in the management of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. It found that use of Omega-3 fatty acids, “…in chronic inflammatory diseases reveal significant benefit, including decreased disease activity and a lowered use of anti-inflammatory drugs.” (5)
The same study found benefit for a number of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases including, coronary artery disease, major depression, aging, cancer, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus, MS and migraine headaches.
Normal dosages for supplemental fatty acids are 1 – 3 grams per day of combined EPA and DHA to combat inflammation. In order to treat major depression research suggests the dosage should be 3 – 10 grams per day. Fish oil supplements can be purchased at any health food store in capsule form or as natural oil.
Omega-3 fatty acids may totally relieve a lot of inflammatory conditions. At the very least they will help control the discomfort and lead to a large reduction in the need for pain medication.
There is much more to discuss about the health benefits of Omega-3 fish oil. Interested readers should review our article, Omega-3s, Inflammation and Tinnitus.
Other Alternative Pain Remedies for Individuals with Tinnitus
This list and discussion of pain therapies comes from the paper “Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain” published by WebMD. (6)
Acupuncture – Once seen as bizarre by most medicine practitioners in the West, acupuncture is rapidly becoming a mainstream treatment for pain. Studies have shown that it works for pain caused by many conditions, including fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, back pain and sports injuries.
Acupuncture is based on the principal that all people have energy called “qi” (pronounced chee) flowing in their bodies along specific meridians. If this energy is not balanced, or is blocked in some locations, the results are pain and disease. Acupuncture is the practice of releasing this energy and freeing the blockages.
Acupuncture can also be helpful for treating tinnitus. Michael Seidman, MD has stated that acupuncture can help up to 40% of tinnitus patients and can be used when other treatments fail. Interested readers can see our article on Acupuncture and Tinnitus.
Yoga – There is evidence that yoga can relieve many kinds of pain, such as fibromyalgia, neck and back pain and arthritis. Yoga also causes the production of GABA in the brain. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that produces a feeling of calm and wellbeing. GABA is also helpful for the reduction of tinnitus as readers can see in our article How Yoga Increases GABA and Improves Tinnitus.
Biofeedback – This discipline teaches people how to control normally unconscious bodily functions like blood pressure and heart rate. Studies have found it can help with headaches, fibromyalgia and other conditions. As is the case with the above two pain relief measures, biofeedback can also be helpful for tinnitus, as seen in our article Biofeedback and Neurofeedback: Tools to Reduce Tinnitus.
Capsaicin – This is a natural ingredient found in chili peppers. It is available as on over-the-counter cream in most pharmacies. Capsaicin (pronounced cap-say’-sin) reduces the pain and inflammation from arthritis and other causes by warming the skin and blocking pain messages to the brain. It is hot and will produce a burning sensation if it touches the face or eyes. It is very important to wear gloves during application or to wash hands thoroughly afterward.
Mental Health Therapy – Some people with chronic pain reject the idea of seeing a therapist. They think this indicates their pain isn’t real. But depression and chronic pain often go together. Chronic pain can cause or worsen depression and depression can lower a person’s tolerance to pain. Therapy from a trained and licensed specialist can sometimes be a great help for people with chronic pain.
Exercise – Regular physical activity has big benefits for people with many painful conditions. Many studies have found that physical activity can help relieve chronic pain, as well as boost energy and mood.
If you have chronic pain due to an inflammatory condition and are concerned about worsening your tinnitus, don’t reach into the medicine cabinet for a pain reliever. Try one or more of the above therapies. Your ears will be thankful.
1 – http://www.drugwatch.com/tylenol/
2 – Kyle ME, Wang J, Shin J. Ubiquitous Aspirin: A Systematic Review of Its Impact on Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 20152015, Vol. 152(1)23-41.
3 – Curhan S, Shargorodsky J, Eavey R, Curhan G. Analgesic Use and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Women, Am. J. Epidemiol. (2012), August 29, 2012.
4 – https://hearinglosshelp.com/blog/reducing-inflammation-without-taking-ototoxic-drugs/
5 – Simopoulos AP. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases, J Am Coll Nutr. 2002 Dec;21(6):495-505.
6 – http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/chronic-pain-11/alternative-treatment.

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Valdosta State Survives Scare From Bloomsburg, Holds On 7-5
May 27, 2010
By Bo Allegrucci
Special to NCAA.com
ST. JOSEPH, MO -- With Valdosta State leading Bloomsburg by seven runs heading into the seventh inning Thursday, no one at the Heritage Park Softball Complex thought they'd be holding their breath when Bloomsburg sophomore Sam Pientack lofted a high fly ball towards the short left-field corner in her team's final at-bat.
But before Pientack got to the plate, Bloomsburg had stunningly produced six of their eight hits in the top of the seventh and scored five runs. When Pientack got to the plate with two outs and a runner on second, the score was 7-5. Then Pientack got a hold of a high fastball from Valdosta State reliever Margaret Carter. Fans behind each dugout rose in a collective gasp, but the ball hooked high and left before it passed over the 190-foot sign below the left-field foul pole. Everyone exhaled and sat back down, but Pientack poked another would-be homer foul over that same left field corner before lining out sharply to centerfield to end the game.
Only then did Valdosta State secure a 7-5 victory in the opening round of the Division II softball championships, setting up an all-Georgia second-round game against undefeated and top-ranked North Georgia, which beat Molloy, 4-0, earlier in the day. Valdosta State and North Georgia will play Friday at 4 p.m.
"That kid's a great hitter and she leads their team with eight home runs ... that's who I didn't want up in that spot," Valdosta State coach Thomas Macera said of Pientack. "Margaret actually hit some good spots, and the balls she (Pientack) hit were on the corner. If they'd been down the middle we'd still be playing."
Bloomsburg coach Jan Hutchinson, who is retiring after the tournament and is looking for a her second national championship this school year, after leading the Huskies' women's field hockey team to the Division II title this fall, must now earn her historic softball crown from the loser's bracket.
"Clearly we came out strung as tight as can be, and we didn't loosen up 'til the seventh inning for whatever reason," Hutchinson said. "This was not the team today that we've been during the last few weeks. I think sometimes when you put 'NCAA Championship' on the fence, some players tense up and try too hard."
And apparently, Valdosta State really likes hitting with two outs, otherwise Bloomsburg pitcher Shavaun Fisher might have fired a gem Thursday.
With less than two outs, Fisher allowed just four hits and struck out three in 4 2/3 innings. Valdosta State, however, went 6-for-11 with three homeruns and five RBI whenever the scoreboard had two bulbs lit under 'OUTS'.
"We hit, that's what got us here," Macera said. "We have good pitching and good defense, no doubt about it, but everyone in our lineup can hit. It doesn't just have to be just three hitters or an All-American catcher who has to carry us on offense."
Bloomsburg scored the game's first run with a two-out rally in their first at-bat. Marti Littlefield walked on four pitches and scored after back-to-back singles by Alyssa Shirey and Stephanie Carlson, who were later stranded.
Carlson came up clutch again with two outs in the bottom of the third, scorching a single through Fisher's legs into centerfield to score Morgan Johnson, who had already clanked a one-out double off the fence in right centerfield.
The Blazers doubled their lead to 4-0 with Melessa Jackson's two-run home run in the fourth and tripled it to 6-0 with Sarah Vaughn's two-out, two-run homer in the fifth.
Littlefield lined a solo shot off Bloomsburg reliever Caitlin Paine -- with two-outs, of course -- in the bottom of the sixth to make it 7-0, but the Bloomsburg offense was saving its best for last.
"Bloomsburg's a great team, and they're here for a reason," Macera said. "We knew they weren't going lie down and quit, and I told our team it was going to be a seven-inning game."
With one out in the seventh, the Huskies got themselves on the board with four straight singles against Valdosta State starter Holly Satterfield, who had allowed only four base runners through the first six innings.
With two outs, Bloomsburg got a two-run single from Danielle Lazorka and a two-run double from Lacy Mauro to close the gap to 7-5 and chase Satterfield. Carter -- who started half the Blazer games this season alongside Satterfield -- needed just one out to end the drama, but Pientack's long foul balls and hard line-out made Valdosta State sweat even more before it was over.
"Where's the wind when we need it?" asked Mauro, Bloomsburg's junior catcher who was rounding second each time Pientack's long-ball drifted foul.
"We had a lot of hard hits today, but they just didn't get down," Hutchinson said. "If that ball stays fair in the seventh we've got a whole new game on our hands."

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The Supreme Court announced today that it will review an anti-abortion Texas law that threatens to close more than 75 percent of abortion clinics in the state and deny millions of women access to safe, legal abortion.
72 Women’s and Civil Rights Groups Urge Education Department to Issue New Federal Guidelines to Protect Students from Harassment and Cyber-threats Via Anonymous Social Media
The Feminist Majority Foundation supports President Obama’s decision to delay the drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
The Feminist Majority Foundation stands with Planned Parenthood in its new policy to provide patients with the opportunity to donate fetal tissue for medical research, without accepting reimbursements for their health centers’ reasonable expenses.
Yesterday's Global Women’s Rights awards recognized Rhimes and Kohan as two of the most influential showrunners in television today.
Feminist Groups File Title IX Complaint Against University of Mary Washington For Failure to Take Action Against A Sexually Hostile Climate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: A Virginia campus group, Feminists United, a UMW student club and an affiliate of the Feminist Majority Foundation and individual students are filing a Title IX Complaint with the U.S. Department...
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s address yesterday to a Joint Session of the United States Congress, commended the decision by President Barack Obama to delay the withdrawal of U.S. support troops in Afghanistan and to allow the current level of troops to remain through the end of 2015.
President Obama's 2015 State of the Union address placed an unprecedented emphasis on the central role women play in the economy, with more focus on social policy for women than in any State of the Union address in history.
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) just completed its second national study “Identifying US K-12 Public Schools with Deliberate Sex Segregation."
If Brown, who was an unarmed Black teenager, can’t get justice when the entire world is watching, how can any other Black person expect to receive justice if shot by a white police officer?
TIME Magazine has apologized for putting the word “feminist” on its list of words to ban in 2015. “At last, TIME comes to its senses. Obviously ‘feminist’ is a worldwide movement for equality of women that cannot and must not be trivialized. Too many women’s lives depend on it. It’s very important that...
The Feminist Majority Foundation applauds U.S. District Court Judge Lynne Yeakel’s decision Friday striking down parts of a Texas anti-abortion law.
In 2014, young voters will do more than just turn out - they will ShowOUT!
As feminists, as advocates for racial justice and non-violence, we cannot rest until all people – no matter who they are – can enjoy the right to life, liberty, and justice.
“Although we celebrate this ruling, we cannot rest until this law and all other TRAP laws are permanently struck down.”
Two members of Feminist Majority Foundation’s campus team were in Jackson, Mississippi this past week engaging with social justice groups on the subject of modern-day voter suppression.
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with Hobby Lobby, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. today in a major blow to reproductive rights for women across the nation.
Women’s Rights Groups Demand that US Stop Negotiating TPP with Brunei Until the Sultan Revokes New Taliban-Like Laws
“As a global leader, the United States should not negotiate a free trade agreement with a country that has enacted laws hostile to basic human rights and dignity.”
Celebrities Join Women’s, LGBT Rights Groups to Protest Brunei’s “Kill-A-Gay, Flog-A-Woman” Penal Code
Celebrities, including Jay Leno and Frances Fisher, joined Eleanor Smeal, president Feminist Majority, Mavis Leno, and a host of women’s rights and LGBT leaders in a rally today across from the Beverly Hills Hotel to demand the Sultan of Brunei rescind a Taliban-like Brunei penal code.
The Feminist Majority, which has pulled its annual event from the Beverly Hills Hotel -- owned by the Sultan of Brunei -- will hold a rally at noon on May 5 across from the hotel, to urge the Sultan to rescind a Taliban-like Brunei penal code.

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We often make the point on Corbett Report Radio that the corporate media is not to be trusted; they spin, lie, deceive, dissemble and confuse to further the political agenda of the powers that shouldn’t be. But that doesn’t mean that the alternative media is always right. Join us on tonight’s broadcast as we confront the corporate media lies about “Ron Paul’s Racist Newsletters” and correct a false alternative media report that missiles are raining down on Iran. We also go over the latest food, health and environment stories with regular guest James Evan Pilato of FoodWorldOrder.com and take your calls.
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The Atlantic smears Ron Paul
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New mobility technologies and COVID-19 have dramatically accelerated the pace of personal travel behavior changes. This makes it increasingly important for practitioners to understand how and why people travel.
On Tuesday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET, RSG Senior Director Mark Bradley will present tips on how to account for age-cohort-related differences in travel behavior in applied travel demand models. The presentation is part of a panel event sponsored by Zephyr.
Attendees will hear from several experts on how mobility technologies, along with shifts driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, have affected many of the behavioral dynamics that go into modeling individual travel behavior.

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Monash University is one of Victoria’s world class universities that offer cutting edge research to deliver better health outcomes across the globe.
The University’s Institute of Vector-Borne Disease brings together scientists and experts across multiple disciplines to address the global burden of mosquito-borne diseases.
A key part of the Institute’s research portfolio is the World Mosquito Program, a global not-for-profit initiative that is using naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia to reduce the ability of mosquitoes to transmit mosquito-borne diseases such as zika, dengue and chikungunya.
Recently, World Mosquito Program was named as one of the two Victorian finalists in the MacArthur Foundation $100 million 100&Change competition. – a great recognition for the organisation and a tribute to Victoria’s research talent.
We sat down with Professor Cameron Simmons, Oceania Director, World Mosquito Program & Director of Institute of Vector Borne Disease, Monash University, to talk about the initiative.
What does the World Mosquito Program aim to achieve?
“Dengue is the world’s fastest growing tropical disease, with 40% of the world’s population at risk and 2 million cases every week.
Our latest research shows that our Wolbachia method can reduce cases of dengue across a large urban environment.
As well as dengue, our Wolbachia method also prevents transmission of other mosquito-borne diseases Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever
We want to work with communities worldwide to ease the burden of mosquito-borne disease.
Our goal is to reach 75 Million people in the next five years.”
Tell us about the Macarthur Foundation process and the latest in your research.
“The Macarthur Foundation’s 100&Change initiative is a $100 Million grant for an organisation offering a bold solution to a critical social challenge.
Of 755 proposals, the World Mosquito Program is on the final shortlist of six to receive $100 Million to grow our work worldwide.
We’re currently working with Macarthur on the next phase of the selection process. The final announcement of the $100m recipient will be in early 2021.
Last month we announced the topline result of our largest ever trial.
Over 27 months in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, areas of the city where our Wolbachia method was applied had 77% less dengue cases than areas where routine dengue control measures were applied.
This was the first ever gold standard trial to successfully target the Aedes Aegypti trial and reduce dengue cases.
It's an exciting result and shows our Wolbachia method can be scaled across entire cities.
Detailed results of the trial will be presented at a scientific congress later this year and published in a peer reviewed journal.
What capabilities does Monash University bring to this initiative and how is Victoria globally positioned when it comes to mosquito research?
“Melbourne is the centre of the World Mosquito Program’s research and innovation.
Many of our big donors such as the Gillespie Foundation and Myer Foundation are based here and fund our work around the world.
Our biggest challenge is to produce enough mosquitoes to meet the demand of releasing across entire cities.
We breed Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in our Monash laboratories and export their eggs across Asia and the Pacific.
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Dino DiCianno, the tax honcho, told Nevadaâs Senateâs Revenue Committee and confessed his department had no auditors qualified to review the mining industryâs tax returns. So, now heâs out of a job. He told Governor Sandoval he intended to retire, immediately. Sebelius wrote:
If only DiCanno had informed the governor that he had no mining tax auditors, and had not for two years, maybe heâd have been able to stay on.
Governor Sandoval issued this statement:
âI appreciate Dinoâs many years of service to the state of Nevada and I wish him well in his retirement,â Sandoval said in his statement. âHe has been a loyal and dedicated public servant for three decades.â
â[A] deputy tax official and a lobbyist for the mining industry telling lawmakers that they are totally sure the industry is honest and paying its fair share, but admitting there was no way to ensure that and finally adding the industry âoperates under a self-reporting tax system,â Sebelius noted.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tell those kids losing their schools and ability to attend college just how fair and honest the mining industry is in paying its fair share of taxes.


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Kim Kardashian dropped all her barriers—even her pants—for her latest interview,
and spoke about Pete Davidson for the first time since their split back in August.
In a conversation with Interview Editor-in-Chief Mel Ottenberg, the SKKN founder spoke of her busy law school schedule,
her recent rise in the fashion world, and her upcoming projects, which apparently include a murder podcast on Spotify, titled The System.
The reality also touched on the topics of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. justice system, and global warming.
"If a court can decide what a woman does with her body, then it also puts having children through surrogacy, and things that I have been through, in jeopardy.
I always believed people should live their lives exactly how they want to, so it's really scary to see all of this happening,"
she said of the Supreme Court overturning women's constitutional right to have an abortion.

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The level of “mistake” that my ex Brian took me to is…mind boggling. We started dating a month after my dad’s suicide. In retrospect, this isn’t a surprise. I needed distraction; I needed something else to focus on; I needed something and someone to run to; I needed to hide from reality. I was 30 and he was only my second boyfriend. My first relationship being a nightmare, I had no idea what a normal, healthy relationship was.
He was a con man and I was his mark. But he said he loved me. And why would anyone lie about that? I’d never lie about that so how could anyone else? I was a goddamn idiot.
I ignored everyone and everything that told me I was wrong; that I was acting out of desperation. That I was being used and I deserved better. I ignored my friends. I ignored my mom. I ignored his sister. I ignored his brother in law. I ignored his ex-girlfriend. I ignored my instincts. Dude, I ignored things online talking about what a manipulative piece of shit he was (because I believed him when he said it wasn’t true.) And, god, it takes a lot of effort to ignore that many people. In four months I was annihilated. Him still being in love with his ex, shitty sex, childishness, immaturity, narcissism, constant manipulation, user, mooch, thief. Liar. Lies. So many lies.
Do you know the thing that hurt the most? Him posting pictures on MySpace of the camping trip we and his sister and brother-in-law went on and all the ones of me had been deleted. And he didn’t mention me once in writing about it. They were both so glaringly intentional. Which meant he was either trying to get laid/find someone new via MySpace or he was ashamed of me. And considering we were always together, the latter was obviously the case. And that gutted me. More so because my last boyfriend had been ashamed of me too. To the point of not taking me out in public. So, once again, I was so fucking disgusted with myself. I’m so fat and ugly that no one can admit he’s desperate enough to be with me. And at that moment I understood. I understood why he would be. I mean, look at me, right? No wonder I didn’t end things…I was already so fucking used to it.
What if no one else loves me? Even though this isn’t love. What if this is the best I’ll ever have? Even though this is truly the worst. I’m so tired of being alone but what if I truly am so gross that no one will ever want to be seen with me?
As soon as I couldn’t give him what he wanted, he dumped me over text. I was crushed but also relieved because I couldn’t end it earlier. Why didn’t I listen and just walk away? No one understood why I didn’t end it first. Neither did I, really. I wanted to and I knew it was the right thing to do but I just…couldn’t.
I invested so much and I just desperately needed to believe he would be with me. Would love me. If I gave him what he wanted, he’d stay. I can earn his love and he’ll stay with me if I just try harder. I can earn his love. I can earn his love. I can earn his love. Just like I tried to earn the love of the boyfriend before him. Just like I tried so hard to earn the love of my parents. And I failed every damn time.
He had complete power over everything, including the end. Why I didn’t take, at least, the power of ending the shitty situation I was in? Because I was desperate enough to stay.
Why was I so desperate? Why didn’t I run immediately? Why didn’t I see his lies and manipulations as deal breakers? Why did I let him use me and destroy me? Why didn’t I think I was worthy enough? Because I never had been. I never thought I could be loved without sacrifice and constant effort on my part. It was all I ever knew.
The only good thing that happened was saying no when he tried to get me back. Well, actually, his ex and I ended up liking each other and being friendly. And then she introduced me to a friend of hers on Facebook who I currently have a mega crush on. Also, several lessons learned. So I guess some good ultimately came of it. But I still want to punch that fucker in the throat!
This contains more questions than answers because I really don’t know all the answers. But it helps explain why my being in a relationship right now would be a horrible idea. Because I still fear ending up in the same situation. I need to focus on bettering myself and not worry about whether or not someone wants to date me.

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None of the federal government’s decisions have stirred up as much controversy in the past as its current carbon pricing scheme. Yet it still feels like we’re barely skimming the surface. There’s a lot that’s left to be discussed. And there’s a whole underbelly to the policy that’s not so pretty.
In theory, the concept of carbon tax seems pretty straightforward. The government needs to find ways to “save mother earth” and keep the environment clean. It comes up with a proposal to tax carbon consumption. The tax forces the people to be more efficient in their use of carbon.
But is it really that simple? Let’s see.
The gross inequity
At surface level analysis, like the one we just did above, the concept of carbon tax seems much too simple. In fact, it seems simplistic. And it is. One of the biggest problems when it comes to the carbon pricing scheme is the horrible inequality that comes with it.
The government wants to use the tax as a punitive action for the inefficient users of energy. It uses the tax to deter people from using energy inefficiently. Why is it, then, that those who are already efficient with their energy use need to pay the tax as well?
Who would answer that question?
Impact on energy
Many carbon tax policies, imposed by premiers like Kathleen Wynne, have been criticized for not being too effective when it comes to its intended consequence; saving the environment.
How so? Well, the ultimate intent of the carbon tax is to reduce the total energy consumption. Yet there’s no credible evidence anywhere to support the fact that it does that. Let’s take commercial energy usage, for instance. All Wynne’s policies do is to push investment out of Ontario. It doesn’t shut down energy businesses for good. It moves them elsewhere.
And as far as the public is concerned, they won’t use less gas for their vehicles. They will just be more furious about using expensive gas.

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Though no one doubts Tencent Holdings Ltd. still faces a long slog before it becomes a globally known Internet company, its banner mobile chat application is growing at a quick clip abroad, according to president Martin Lau.
Speaking at a developer conference in Beijing on Wednesday, Mr. Lau said that WeChat – a talk-and-text app that has remade the Chinese mobile landscape – now has 70 million registered users outside of China, a jump of 30 million users in roughly three months.
Mr. Lau said the result “wasn’t bad” and unveiled a new commercial, featuring famed soccer player Lionel Messi. Though it seems a bit odd to hire a notoriously soft-spoken athlete to front a chat application, the commercial nonetheless demonstrates Tencent’s ambitions for the product.
Also revealing of where the company is hoping to grow, Tencent said it would run the advertisement in fifteen countries, including Argentina, Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain and Turkey. Tencent has a dedicated team in the U.S., where it is also hoping to grow the app.
For now it’s unclear exactly how WeChat stacks up against U.S. rival WhatsApp and Japanese rival Line. In addition to the 70 million registered users abroad, Tencent said in March that it has 194 million monthly active users in China. In comparison, WhatsApp said last month that it has more than 250 million monthly active users. Meanwhile Line said in May it has 150 million registered users.
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With no single dominant app, the three are likely to continue to duke it out away from their core markets. One advantage for Tencent is the company’s more than $5 billion in cash holdings from its gaming operations, some of which is now appears willing to spend on marketing to popularize the software.
It’s still unclear just how much these chat applications will be worth in the longer term. At the conference on Wednesday, Tencent said the newest update of the software due out in July will likely have a payment feature, potentially allowing the application to function as a mobile wallet for shoppers.
During the conference, Mr. Lau also said that Tencent expected to share around 3 billion yuan ($490 million) in revenue with developers on its open platform. Started about two years ago, Tencent’s open platform is a ploy to pull in third-party developers, much as Apple Inc. has done with its application store, to provide a variety of applications and games on Tencent.
The platform includes a number of channels for promoting products on Tencent’s various social media platforms, which it said it is in the process of growing for smartphones.
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Stratford Circus Arts Centre
Reviewed – 7th March 2019
“The non-sequential vignettes, often loosely linked, act just like a wandering mind”
At life changing moments, it’s often difficult to comprehend quite how you got there. What were the events that made you the person you are and how will they help you make sense of the person you will become? It’s this kind of personal reflection that’s explored in Becoming an autobiographical solo show by Ayo-Dele Edwards.
Jumping between present and past-selves, Ayo-Dele takes the audience through moments that have shaped her into the person she is today. Born in London, at four years old she is sent to live in Nigeria with various family members until, at ten, her mother comes and swoops her back to London, leaving her father behind. Events later in life are also explored, particularly related to her relationships with other men in her life – her brother, the father of her child, her fiancé. The non-sequential vignettes, often loosely linked, act just like a wandering mind would with each sparking the next without too much thought as to how or why.
Becoming is punctured with live original songs and music to express emotion at pivotal moments in Edwards’ life. Each song has its clear influences, from a love song ballad, to jazz, and hip hop. There is also, importantly, music and song in Nigerian style, with two live musicians playing percussion and keys on stage providing atmospheric sounds and accompaniment throughout. The set and props personify her family, with a coat and hat hanging up stage throughout representing the shadowy figure of her absent father.
By virtue of its subject, Becoming is a soul bearing piece drawing on a life’s worth of experience and emotion. Edwards recounts neglect and abuse that took place in Nigeria which are all the more uncomfortable to watch knowing they are drawn from experience. That’s not to say her life in Britain was sweet and rosy. This is not a piece which looks to dredge up and manufacture drama from personal suffering. It celebrates the Ayo-Dele of today and tomorrow and thanks the Ayo-Dele of yesterday. Edwards has created a dynamic and varied piece, managing to equally express child-like eagerness, the anticipation and loss of adolescent love and the reflection and reservation of later life.
Like life, there’s no neat resolve, and the play ends almost back where it started. But there is something strangely comforting in watching this woman try to make sense of it all and share that with an audience. Feel fortunate to be along for the ride.
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Spending the beginning of 2016 assembling an impressive band to take his music to the next level, Kenneth has been playing shows around Glasgow under the guise of Noah garnering interest with his dynamically arranged yet all the while intensely intimate sets. 2016 saw the release of his debut single “Twenty-five” as well as his current single “Noticing the Space”, the official song for the Scottish International Airshow – which Noah also performed at as the headline act. 2017 will see Noah and his band work towards putting out their first EP together.


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This should come as a shock to absolutely no one, but Kim Kardashian now has her own emoji keyboard. That’s right, Kimojis are about to take over all of your texts. The woman who already consumes 98% of your attention and dominates popular culture has figured out a way to take it one step further and will soon have her own way of communicating. It’s like Kim will now have her very own language. It’s genius.
There are a slew of Kim-related pics that you can choose from. Obviously, her butt is prominently displayed in a couple of them. As are her hips and lips and even her hilariously ugly crying face. There are also a couple of eyebrow-raising ones, like a cup of lean, a plate of chicken and waffles, and a marijuana leaf. I guess she’s really trying to appeal to everyone.
I’ve actually been using a similar app that has a bunch of sports character (mostly football players) emojis called Sportsmanias, but I may have to switch over to using the Kimojis. You know, because one features Kim Kardashian’s butt and the other doesn’t. Seems like a logical choice, no?
The app was so popular that Kim actually broke Apple for a little while.
My Kimoji app will be up and running again soon! They are also working on fixing the search so u can easily find it!— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) December 21, 2015
Apple, I’m so sorry I broke your App Store!!!— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) December 21, 2015
Kim’s been posting a bunch of teasers to her new emojis on Instagram lately, as well as a bunch of totally real and genuine conversations with her friends and family that definitely aren’t staged at all.
Also, what would a Kim Kardashian post be without at least a couple of pics of her?
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GE Files IPO for North America Finance Unit to Cut Risks
General Electric filed for an initial public offering of its North American consumer lending business as part of Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt's effort to reduce credit risks.
GE (GE) has previously said as much as 20 percent of the unit, which it has renamed Synchrony Financial, will be sold in an IPO, and in a second step the remaining shares will be distributed to GE stockholders in a tax-free transaction.
Thursday, GE said it expects to complete the IPO later this year. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, GE registered to sell $100 million of shares. That amount is a placeholder used to calculate fees and may change.
"When you look at this business they're spinning off, there's little justification for why they should be in that business in the first place," said Gary Flam, a fund manager in Los Angeles with Bel Air Investment Advisors, which owns 818,678 GE shares, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Divesting the finance arm, whose products include store credit cards for companies such as Walmart Stores (WMT) and J.C. Penney (JCP), %VIRTUAL-article-sponsoredlinks%bolsters Immelt's bid to boost the share of earnings from units making industrial goods such as medical scanners. He has been slimming GE Capital since credit markets froze in the 2008-09 financial crisis, imperiling the parent company.
GE, based in Fairfield, Conn., said Thursday it's targeting completion of its exit through a split-off transaction in 2015. It may also decide to leave the business by selling or otherwise distributing or disposing of all or a portion of its remaining interest, it said.
GE rose 0.9 percent to $25.99 at 9:48 a.m. in New York. The shares had dropped 8.1 percent this year before today, compared with a 1.1 percent gain in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index (^GPSC).
The joint book-running managers for the IPO are Goldman Sachs Group (GS), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), Morgan Stanley (MS), Barclays (BCS), Bank of America (BAC), Credit Suisse Group (CS) and Deutsche Bank (DB).
GE will apply to list the shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SYF.


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We stayed in beachcombers lodge and were very happy with it. A very warm welcoming place to stay and close to the beach . Would stay again
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We stayed in Shore Cottage. It is really well equipped with everything you would need for a short or long stay. The bed was comfy, the bath is huge and the living area is cozy. The scenery is beautiful and the having the garden and rocky beach on our doorstep was perfect for our toddler. You can walk to Craobh Haven with only a small portion on the main road. There is a bar/restaurant, coffee shop and very small village store. I would recommend stocking up on supplies before you arrive (Lochgilphead or Oban). There is no WiFi but we had good 4G coverage with O2. The only downside was being asked to check in after 6pm (different to what is on the website) due to increased cleaning. We made a day of travelling up but did get there with a grumpy toddler.
Fiona, Familienurlaub (3 Nächte), 29. Juli. 2020
Fantastic location and accommodation. Scenery is second to none.
Stephen, Familienurlaub (3 Nächte), 29. Juli. 2020
Great cottage, great location, amazing views. Only thing that could be improved are the sofa and chairs which are a bit old and uncomfortable. But this is a very minor point.
Familienurlaub (7 Nächte), 28. Dez.. 2019
Lovely setting away from it all. Property is very basic but all that is needed as a place to sleep
Anne Marie, Reise (4 Nächte), 19. Sep.. 2019
beautiful place to stay. We really enjoy the place, the area and did fell welcome.
Pascaline, Familienurlaub (4 Nächte), 16. Sep.. 2019
An ideal place to relax and unwind. The properties are quirky and well equipped and the peaceful setting of each one has spectacular views. Properties are not new, so if modern is your thing, probably best to try elsewhere. However, if you want a warm and comfortable base to explore Argyll and Bute from then this is for you. We are already organising our return trip!
KA, Reise (3 Nächte), 26. Apr.. 2019
An eccentric holiday cabin. Great views and wildlife.
Familienurlaub (7 Nächte), 20. Apr.. 2019

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Applications for US unemployment benefits dipped last week, latest sign of scant layoffs
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week, the latest evidence that a sharp economic slowdown earlier this year hasn't caused employers to cut jobs.
Weekly unemployment benefit applications fell 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 312,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, rose 2,000 to 314,000.
The average has fallen 9 per cent since the beginning of this year. Applications are a proxy for layoffs, so the declines indicate that companies are cutting fewer jobs.
The figures come a day after the government said the economy shrank at a 2.9 per cent annual rate in the first three months of the year, the worst reading since early 2009, when the U.S. was mired in the depths of the recession.
The number of people actually receiving benefits inched up by 12,000 to 2.57 million. But the small increase comes after the level fell to a six-year low in the previous week.
When businesses are confident enough to keep staff, they are also likely to hire more people.
The low level of applications indicates employers haven't been rattled by the first quarter's dismal showing, which many economists have partly blamed on bad weather. If businesses feared the economy was tumbling into a recession, they would likely ramp up layoffs.
Instead, they are hiring at a healthy pace. Employers added 217,000 jobs in May, the fourth straight month of gains above 200,000. That's the first such stretch since 1999. The unemployment rate remained 6.3 per cent in May, the lowest in more than five years.
Other data also suggest the economy has recovered from the bad first quarter. Factory output is rising, auto sales have reached a nine-year high and businesses are ordering more equipment.
Most analysts forecast the economy will expand at a 3.5 per cent annual rate or higher in the April-June quarter, and at a 3 per cent rate in the second half of the year.
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Sir Edmund Denny Knight
- Born: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England
- Marriage: Mary Troutbeck 821
- Died: 22 Dec 1520, England
- Buried: 1520, Church of St. Benett, London, Middlesex, England 1228
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• Background Information. 821
From Richardson's Magna Carta Ancestry, p. 273:
Joan Champernoun, married by license dated 4 Feb 1538, Anthony Denny, Knight of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, second son of Edmund Denny, Knight of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, by his second wife, Mary, daughter and heiress of Robert Troutbeck, of Bridge Trafford, Plemonstall, Cheshire. Anthony Denny, was born 16 Jan 1500/1. Joan and Anthony Denny had five sons, Henry, Edward, Knt., Arthur, Charles and Edmund. They also had three daughters, Douglas (wife of John Dyve, Esq.), Mary, and Honora (wife of Thomas Wingfield). Sir Anthony Denny died at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, 10 Sep 1549, and was buried at Cheshunt. His widow, Joan's will was proved 1553.
• Background Information. 1173
Henry Denny, eldest son of John, was father of William Denny, Esq., of Cheshunt, Hight Sheriff of Hertfordshire in 1480, who by Agnes his wife, had a son, Sir Edmond Denny, of Cheshunt, King's Remembrancer to Henry VII, and a Baron of the Exchequer, who was father of Sir Anthony.
Baron Denny married first Margaret, daughter of Ralph Leigh, Esq. M.P., of Stowell Surrey, and sister-in-law to Queen Catherine Howard's mother. His second wife, Sir Anthony's mother, was Mary, eldest daughter and co-heir of Robert Troutbeck, Esq., of Trafford, Cheshire, who was nephew to Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby, and Margaret, his Countess, mother of King Henry VII, and was also great-grandson of Elizabeth Duchess of Norfolk, whose mother and father were great-grandchildren, one of King Edward I, and the other of his brother Edmond Plantagent, Earl of Lancaster. Mary Troutbeck, Lady Denny, was a cousin of two Queens of Henry VIII, namely, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard.
~Transactions Vol. III, Part I, pp. 197-198
• Background Information. 1172,1228
Edmund Denny, eldest son of William, was constituted a baron of the exchequer 6 May 1514, and received the honor of Knighthood. He was settled at Cheshunt and died 22 Dec 1520. A monument was erected in his memeory in the church of St. Bennet, Paul's Wharf, London. By his las Will *, bearing the date 20 Jul 1519, and proved the following year, he directed his body be laid in that church, and twenty trentals of Masses should be said for his soul, and for the souls of his wives deceased, and those of William and Agnes, his parents.
Sir Edmund Denny married as his first wife, Margaret, daughter of Ralph Leigh, Esq. Sir Edmund and Lady Margaret had a son, John, who died in infancy, and Margaret, born in 1487, and died without issue. His first wife, Margaret, died 10 Sep 1487
Sir Edmund Denny married, as his second wife, Mary, daughter of Robert Troutbeck of Trafford Bridge, Co. Chester, by whom he had sixteen children, seven of them son and nine daughters. Mary, his second wife, died in 1506.
~The Denny Family, by C.C. Denny, pp. 218-219
* Sir Edmund Denny's will can be found on p. 599 of the Testamenta Vetusta, Vol. II
• Web Reference: Anthony Denny from Wikipedia.
Edmund married Mary Troutbeck, daughter of Robert Troutbeck and Unknown.821 (Mary Troutbeck was born in Bridge Trafford, Plemonstall, Cheshire, England.)

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WASHINGTON — A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to feel better about the economy.
U.S. long-term inflation expectations unexpectedly accelerated in early May to a 12-year high and consumer sentiment soured, reflecting growing concerns about the economic outlook.
Consumer sentiment deteriorated further in late May to a fresh decade low as escalating concerns over inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose to a three-month high in early April as optimism about job growth and wage expectations more than outweighed decades-high inflation.
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly collapsed in early November as Americans grew increasingly concerned about rising prices and the inflationary impact on their finances.
U.S. consumer sentiment improved in April following another round of fiscal stimulus and as job growth accelerated. At the same time, inflation expectations surged to the highest in nine years.
Consumer sentiment continued to improve in late March to a one-year high as more Americans got coronavirus vaccinations and business restrictions eased in many states.
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in February to a six-month low as expectations remained weak even while lawmakers moved closer to approving another round of financial relief.
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.
Oil slid by the most in three weeks as a stronger dollar and weak U.S. economic data stoked concerns over an economic rebound.


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Montini: Tohono O’odham winning in rigged casino game — Arizona Republic
The politicians who have tried for years to stop the Tohono O’odham Nation from opening a casino on land it owns north of Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District celebrated a great victory recently.
Although, it wasn’t actually great.
And, well, it wasn’t exactly a victory, either.
Look at it this way: Let’s say the politicians opposed to the casino had a softball team and they were playing a game against a Tohono O’odham team, and the politicians were losing by a score of something like 16-0 in the late innings. And then the politicians scored a run.
It was that kind of “victory.”

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THE location of 70,000 proposed homes in south Essex have been sketched out on a map by housing action groups.
South East Essex Action Group Alliance was formed more than a year ago and has 14 development action groups operating together to challenge housing proposals due to a lack of infrastructure and green belt land being built on.
The alliance said the country needs new homes, but drip feeding new builds in a haphazard manner, in an already densely populated area, with total disregard for the environment and living standards of existing residents is not the way forward.
The map the group has produced shows what would happen if the local council’s plans materialise for more than 70,000 new homes between Thurrock and Southend over the next 16 years.
Founder of the group, Mike Andrews, who also runs Billericay Action Group, says the aim of the group, and consequently the map, is to show and understand where the new houses will have consequences for other towns.
Mr Andrews, said: “If all of our local council’s plans materialise, more than 70,000 new homes will be built – that’s equivalent to five towns the size of Billericay, or Rayleigh, or almost two new Basildons.
“Many of these new houses will be built on our green belt, as the map shows.”
The group feel the planned new homes will be built on an already overstretched infrastructure, with little hope of improvements for existing residents, let alone the new inhabitants.
Mr Andrews added: “Just imagine 100,000 extra cars trying to use the A12, A13 and A127, or the impact of 150,000 new residents on the chances of a seat on the train to London, or the waiting time for a hospital appointment.
“South East Essex cannot take these numbers of new homes and it’s time our local and national politicians started to address the needs of their existing residents, before bringing even more housing to this part of our county.”
John Mason, leader of the Rochford District Residents’ group supports, and is participating in, the alliance.
The district councillor said: “While as Independent district councillors in Rochford district we tend to focus on the matters of direct interest to our residents, the full extent of proposed new house building in South East Essex is laid bare by research by the South East Essex Action Group Alliance.”


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Joy Formidable just announced the upcoming release of their new EP "Hitch" which drops March 25th. And to celebrate the release, the threesome released their new video for their lead single, "The Last Thing on My Mind."
The video, turns the tables on videos depicting the 'male gaze' of objectifying women. "The Last Thing on My Mind" portrays men in all forms of scantily-clad men in all types of everyday activity.
"The point is that when the media representation is imbalanced, if we are mostly seeing women sexualised or objectified, it’s limited, it’s damaging and, frankly, it’s boring," lead singer Ritzy Bryan said in a column she wrote for The Gaurdian.
Joy Formidable also announced a tour beginning March 28th at The Roxy in Los Angeles.
Check out the video below.
The Joy Formidable U.S. Tour Dates 2016
March 28 Los Angeles, CA–The Roxy
March 29 Los Angeles, CA–The Roxy
March 30 San Francisco, CA–Great American Music Hall
April 1 Portland, OR–Wonder Ballroom
April 2 Seattle, WA–Neumo’s
April 5 Minneapolis, MN–First Avenue
April 6 Chicago, IL–Double Door
April 7 Iowa City, IA–Mission Creek Festival
April 8 Nashville, TN–Mercy Lounge
April 10 Pittsburgh, PA–Mr Small’s Theater
April 12 Boston, MA–Paradise Rock Club
April 13 Washington, DC–9:30 Club
April 14 New York, NY–Irving Plaza
April 15 Philadelphia, PA–Underground Arts


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Runaway Rail Car Kicked Loose by Teen Hits New York Station
Škoda unveils its second tram for the Chinese market
Wabtec to buy Faiveley Transport for US$1·8bn
Constantine tram extension contract
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UK: Porterbrook Leasing has unveiled a Class 144 diesel multiple-unit which has been refurbished to demonstrate how the interior of ex-British Rail Pacer vehicles could be upgraded to comply with modern accessibly standards and provide a more welcoming passenger environment.
The 144e Evolution would offer a transformed passenger experience ‘at a fraction of the cost of a new DMU’, according to Porterbrook Commercial Director Olivier André, who said the monthly leasing costs of the 144e would be around one-third of those of a new DMU.
The demonstrator incorporates a wide range of enhancements to show what is possible. Operators would be able to select from a list of options depending on their budget, with the refurbishment concept also including a ‘144e reduced specification’.
The changes focus on the passenger interior, with the existing engine and drive train retained. According to Porterbrook, the basic structure of the Class 144 is fundamentally sound.
The most significant alterations are linked to the requirement for all passenger rolling stock to comply with PRM TSI accessibility regulations by the end of 2019. A wheelchair-accessible toilet module has been installed, and a folding wheelchair ramp is fitted to cover an internal step.
The new seats mark the entry of Spanish firm Fainsa to the UK rail market. There are 78 seats, six fixed and one tip-up seat fewer than the previous layout, but two wheelchair spaces and 11 more standing spaces. Overhead luggage racks have been removed, as they were felt to be under-used. The multi-purpose area includes a combined luggage rack and space for two bicycles.
An ethernet backbone enables the introduction of 'added-value' systems including wi-fi, full-colour LCD information and media screens, automated announcements and in-car and forward-facing CCTV. The media screens are a new product from TrainFX, and could be used to display real-time information on connecting services, as well as advertising. This could be tailored to different markets, reflecting the varying needs of commuters and off-peak leisure travellers.
The government’s invitation to tender for the next Northern franchise rules out the use of Pacers. However, they could be redeployed elsewhere, and Porterbrook confirmed it is in talks with other companies which currently operate Pacers. The concept of the 144e Evolution could also be applied to other ex-BR multiple-units including the Class 15x family.
Porterbook said that the refurbishment had taken longer and cost more than expected, but stressed that it was very much a technology demonstrator, undertaken at the company’s own expense. The DMU is due to return to service in the next few weeks, and Porterbrook is keen to receive feedback.
This article first appeared on www.railwaygazette.com
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The global currency war continued to rage in the first quarter of 2013, with competitive devaluations worldwide continuing to significantly impact US-based multinational corporations (MNCs), according to FiREapps.
The group, which specialises in foreign exchange (FX) exposure management solutions estimates in its latest corporate earnings currency impact research that the cost to them in revenue losses during Q113 was at least US$3.67bn
FiREapps adds that currency battles that began in Asia have incited battles in Latin America, as the ripples from competitive devaluation in the world’s third-largest economy spread. Q1 saw significant negative impacts from the Japanese yen (JNY) and from a number of Latin American currencies. Midcap companies with annual revenue of US$500m to US$2bn were also hard-hit, most significantly by the yen.
While the total negative top line impact was significant at US$3.67bn, even more striking is the impact to companies’ earnings per share (EPS), which averaged three cents. In an environment in which treasurers have performance objectives of no greater than once cent EPS impact, three cents is large and material. Currency impacts alone made companies miss their low end of EPS guidance.
FiREapps adds that the total of those impacts are likely to be underestimates. It is almost certain that companies that faced currency headwinds did not specifically point them out, while of the total number of companies that did report impacts, only 46% of them actually quantified the impact. The research found that in Q113 213 out of 800 US MNCs reported a negative revenue impact from currency fluctuations. Of those, 97 companies quantified negative currency-related revenue impact.
Figure 1: US Companies Reporting Negative Currency Impact.
Figure 2: Size of Reported Negative Currency Impact.
Figure 3: Top Five Currencies Mentioned During Earnings Calls.
Figure 4: Midcap Companies Reporting Negative Currency Impact.
Figure 5: Companies Receiving Analyst Questions on Currency Impact.
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Chennai based NICM run by NCCT is never the same after the former Director of the institute Dr P Jagannathan left, as people say “after looting the institute”. NCCT Secretary Mohan Mishra’s silence in the matter is no less intriguing, say staff-members.
The new Director G Suresh of Tamil Nadu based Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management (NICM) written several letters to the NCCT secretary Mohan Mishra to solve discrepancies in Administration and Accounts in NICM, Chennai that surfaced during the tenure of then Director Dr. P Jagannathan from July 2010 to Feb 2020. Suresh is yet to hear from Mishra.
Jagannathan has been accused of involvement in misappropriation of funds. He was involved in many fraudulent activities and squandered lakhs of rupees. The irregularities were reported in the statutory audit 2018-19 as well as internal audit report. In spite of this and without No Due Certificate NCCT has sanctioned retirement benefits by withholding a small amount, informed one of the faculty members of NICM, Chennai on condition of anonymity.
Despite writing several letters to the office of NCCT, the NICM Director failed to get any response. Indian Cooperative has got a copy of a letter written to NCCT secretary from its sources.
In his letter the Director wrote, “As per the Audit para of NCCT internal audit for the period 2015-2019 (upto Sep 2019), the closing balance of Training Development Fund was Rs 91.88 Lakhs and Building & Infrastructure Fund was Rs. 6.25 Lakhs. But we found in horror that there is no fund available in both heads of account”.
“As per the Audit para of NCCT internal audit for the period 2015-2019, the recovery of recruitment honorarium from the retired employees, five retired employees are not willing to pay the amount and pointed their fingers at the then Director Dr.P.Jagannathan, These points were escalated to the Council at various times and waiting for reply from the Council”, it reads.
According to the letter, in addition, the sale of Teak trees and Country trees which fell down during the Vardah cyclone in 2016, 38 pieces of logs were auctioned, resulting in loss of more than Rs 15 Lakhs to the Institute, tentatively assessed from Timber market.
During the tenure of the then Director Dr.P Jagannathan, misuse of discretionary powers as allotment of MTS quarters to S Mani,.M.Venkatesan and Chittibabu. The latter have been established to serve the needs of student trainees in terms of stationery and grocery items only. As per the audit report of Asst. Director there are irregularities of purchase and sales which were already escalated to the council”, it reads.
NICM Mess accounts maintenance, engagement of contingent staff, allotment of quarters to the NICM Mess staff, issuance of identity cards and further approval of NICM mess to private contractors which lead to chaotic situations.
NICM Director Suresh requested NCCT to conduct a special audit in NICM, for the period of 2015 to 2019, especially the tenure of the then Director Dr P Jagarinathin and to ascertain the final amount of financial irregularities and fix the responsibilities.
The above irregularities and conspiracy in Admin and Accounts were led by Dr.P.Jagannathan (Director), and assisted by Dr.R.Gopalsamy ( Deputy Director), Dr.M.Parameswaran ( Deputy Director) Mr.L.Venkatesh, Senior Faculty, Janarthanan (Accountant & OS I/C), Mrs.Unnamalai( Accountant/ OS I/C),.Praveen Kumar(LDC/Caretaker) and . Y.Ganesh Kumar LDC), the letter concluded.


Now more than ever, it is essential to cultivate joyful and inspired spaces. So who better to wrap up the 13th festival edition than some of the most vibrant young artists in our city! With roots in rich histories, these inventive performers are claiming space and moving artistic expression forward.
Start the night grooving to the twisted beats of DJ Vixen Von Flex, and then have your mind blown by gravity-defying animal drag led by the enigmatic and electric Batty Banks along with Ra and Bongganisa.
The evening will rise to a crescendo with an epic trio of musicians presenting a brand-new collaboration. Featuring one of Vancouver’s most exciting trumpeters Feven Kidane, the innovative jazz fusion sounds of Shruti Ramani, and the wondrous bass player Harmeet Kaur Virdee.
The evening closes out with a bumpin’ dance party! DJ Business Bacha joins DJ Vixen Von Flex onstage to send us spinning into the night. When your feet are too tired from dancing, grab a mouthwatering Mumbai-street-style roti wrap from the Frankie Street Food truck.
Your ticket includes a complimentary food ticket.
The genesis of this evening came from Nhylar/Dimple Takhtani and Anya Rawla, both artists and Indian Summer team members. They are inspired by creating spaces for unconventional art forms and fostering intergenerational connections.
Venue: Performance Works


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Meet Ashley – Our Animal Care Manager
Ashley is a native of Buckley, Washington. She’s has been a member of the RCHS team for 2-1/2 years.
This isn’t her first go around when it comes to animals. Ashley began by training Australian Shepherds. Aussies are a working breed with plenty of energy and drive. These are dogs who need jobs to use up their energy and keep them occupied. Ashley welcomed the challenges and gained a strong footing in her career working with animals.
When we asked Ashley if she had always worked with dogs and cats, we learned that her animal experience also includes Tigers, Lions, and Wolves.
Her husband, Cody, is serving in the United States Navy. They share their home with two cats, a Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix named Duke, a Pit Bull named Nora, and Rocky, a puppy who Ashley fell in love with and adopted from RCHS. (That happens here sometimes with our staff and volunteers.)
We asked Ashley about her goals as Animal Care Manager. She replied, “This is my goal. This is what I want to do.”
What could be better than that?

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There had been many news reports about the tragedies from plane accidents last year. Though the number of plane crashes had decreased significantly to 111 crashes in 2012, which was the lowest it has ever been for 80 years, the number of deaths from planes had increased greatly. The number of deaths from plane crashes last year was 1320 people, an increase from less than 265 people from 2013.
Before 2014, the plane accident last year, Malaysia Airlines was carrying a superb safety record. Then in March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared while heading from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers aboard. Though officials suspect that the plane had gone missing in Indiana Ocean, the plane MH370 has still not been found.
Another plane that had gone missing in 2014 is flight QZ8501 that had not saved any of its passengers when it crashed December 28th. En route from Singapore to Surabaya, the plane had crashed and is said to have experienced a storm. Only 53 bodies have been found in the sea where the plane had scattered.
Officials claim that the plane crash was not an act of terrorism but been caused when the plane had taken off the ground with a speed of 6000 feet per minute while it is normal for commercial planes to climb only 1000 to 2000 feet per minute. According to Air Asia, there were at least 162 passengers on the plane from Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
Flight QZ8501, an Airbus A320-200 had gone missing after it lost contact over the Java Sea with air traffic control. The plane lost contact at 6:17 a.m. Bambang Soelistyo, the head of Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency, accounted that the plane most likely on the bottom of the ocean floor. A preliminary report on the crash is expected on 28 January.
Hopefully the planes can be found soon and future crashes and tragedies can be prevented in the year 2015.