Unit testing is the practice of testing small pieces of code, typically individual functions, alone and isolated. If your test uses some external resource, like the network or a database, it’s not a unit test.
Unit tests should be fairly simple to write. A unit tests should essentially just give the function that’s tested some inputs, and then check what the function outputs is correct. In practice this can vary, because if your code is poorly designed, writing unit tests can be difficult. Because of that, unit testing is the only testing method which also helps you write better code – Code that’s hard to unit test usually has poor design.
In a sense, unit testing is the backbone. You can use unit tests to help design your code and keep it as a safety net when doing changes, and the same methods you use for unit testing are also applicable to the other types of testing. All the other test types are also constructed from similar pieces as unit tests, they are just more complex and less precise.
Unit tests are also great for preventing regressions – bugs that occur repeatedly. Many times there’s been a particularly troublesome piece of code which just keeps breaking no matter how many times I fix it. By adding unit tests to check for those specific bugs, you can easily prevent situations like that. You can also use integration tests or functional tests for regression testing, but unit tests are much more useful because they are very specific, which makes it easy to pinpoint and then fix the problem.
When should you use unit testing? Ideally all the time, by applying test-driven development. A good set of unit tests do not only prevent bugs, but also improve your code design, and make sure you can later refactor your code without everything completely breaking apart.


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THE MIDWEST; Dairy State Consumers Seek End of Margarine Taxes
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MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 10 -- Although Wisconsin is the Dairy State, its residents don't get any milk or butter bargains. The wholesale price of butter for this area is set by traders on the Chicago butter market.

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Every August 22, pet parents around the US are reminded – it’s time to make the trek to the vet for their cat’s much-needed annual checkup. Unless you’ve been graced with a cat who enjoys this process (hey, it does happen!) it can be a stressful event for everyone involved. However, while it may not be your, or your feline’s, favorite day of the year, National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is one that will help your kitty stay happy and healthy for all those other days of the year.
Why Regular Cat Checkups Are Important
Just like we schedule routine visits to the dentist and the family doctor, our cats need annual checkups to maintain their health. Sadly, according to a collaborative study, pet parents aren’t taking their cats to the vet nearly as often as they should be. In fact, over half aren’t getting their annual checkup – a number much higher than it is for dogs – and they’re often only taken when something really seems off.
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day aims to increase the frequency with which cats are taken to the vet. Annual visits can prevent illness and disease, and they allow your vet to treat any issues that may be present. Since cats are good at hiding their pain, it’s possible that something could be wrong without you knowing. Finally, not only does an annual checkup help your cat feel healthy and happy, it can also be less expensive in the long run. Treating a serious ailment is often more expensive than preventing it.
What to Expect
If it’s been a while since your kitty’s last vet visit – or if this is your first ring around the rodeo – you might not know what to expect.
- A regular checkup consists of a physical exam. Your cat will be weighed, his temperature will be taken, and your vet will make sure your cat is free of parasites.
- If your cat is due for vaccinations, the vet may choose to administer these during the checkup, or you can schedule these for a future appointment. You can discuss this with your vet on the phone before your visit.
- After the exam, your vet will either give your kitty a clean bill of health or suggest some follow-up treatments. For example, they may recommend a teeth cleaning or kitty cavity removal, lab work, a blood panel, an X-Ray, or something similar. These things are more likely to be required as your kitty ages.
How to Get Involved
It’s pretty simple to get involved with National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day; simply call your local vet and schedule an appointment. While it’s not necessarily the date that matters, it’s more so a reminder that even kitties need to see the vet regularly. Also, take this moment to enroll in pet insurance before any pre-existing conditions will be excluded from your coverage; you simply never know when an accident or illness can arise.

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Introuction to Floristry
Have you ever thought “i would love to work with flowers” or?
“I have always wanted to learn how to be a florist?”
If you are passionate about flowers, would like to find your inner creativity or looking for a new design led career.
Join me Catherine Hampson Master Florist and learn the first steps in floristry.
You will learn the following:
1. Buying materials suitable for a range of design styles
2. Care and conditioning flowers and foliage’s
3. Understand the elements and principles of design
4. Creating a selection of different styled designs – decorative, contemporary and natural styles.
5. Creating decorative techniques and how to incorporate accessories into your designs.
6. Produce a portfolio of your work – this is entirely up to you. I would recommend taking photos and making notes for future reference,
Also, learn how and why we use the elements and principles of design; to ensure that all the work you create, has been made to a commercially viable standard. With this knowledge and continuous practice, you will eventually be able to design floristry work to fit your customer’s occasions – birthday, valentine’s day, mother’s day and other gift occasions.
You will be expected to buy your tools and sundries to use during the course. These will be available to buy from me.
You will also need to take notes and photos of your designs – camera or smartphone, notebook and pen.
Example of the INTRODUCTION TO FLORISTRY - ARRANGEMENT MODULE
What you will need:
General – Floristry kit - floristry scissors & knife, pot tape, .70 gauge wires. Cloth Notebook, pen, camera.
Decorative round design; the materials are placed into foam in a loose pattern.
Conditioning and arrangement preparation.
Foam, round container
Simple contemporary linear design
The Elements of design – what are they and how to use them
Decorative, traditional symmetrical arrangement
The principles of design - what are they and how to use them.
Natural styled design; the materials are placed into a container how they would naturally grow.
Using the elements to achieve the principles of design.
Flat rectangle container, foam
Foraging and finding natural materials – twigs, tree bark, mosses seed pods etc.
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Pre-ferment: put wheat flour, room-warm water and 1 g of yeast into a mixing bowl and mix to a dough with a wooden spoon. Cover with a cloth and place in the fridge overnight.
Yeast dough: Add the remaining ingredients to the cooled pre-ferment in the mixing bowl and mix with a handheld mixer (dough hook) at a slow speed for two minutes, then knead into a smooth dough at a fast speed for roughly four minutes.
Cover and allow it to rest in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Lay out a tea towel in a large bowl and dust with wheat flour. Form the dough into a round shape on a floured work surface, keeping the surface well-floured. Then place it in the bowl, cover with a second cloth and allow it to rest for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 220 °C (convection).
Remove the second cloth from the bowl, position a greased baking tray on it and turn both by 180 °. Carefully remove the tea towel and cut into the bread twice (not too deeply) with a knife.
Bake on the second rack from the bottom for 10 minutes, then reduce the baking temperature to 170 °C (top/bottom heat) and bake for another 45 – 50 minutes.


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The present invention relates to dextrin-based food-grade adhesives containing minor amounts of xanthan, or carboxymethylcellulose or combinations thereof. The present invention also relates to a process for coating a comestible substrate with dextrin-based food-grade adhesives including a minor proportion of one of the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose; or, combinations thereof. The adhesives of the present invention show substantially increased adhesion relative to corresponding dextrin-based adhesives lacking in the minor proportions of the above mentioned gums. The present invention holds special advantages in the manufacture of oil roasted nut meat products having spiced coatings by reducing the amount of such coatings that is lost to the oil during roasting. An improved process for producing oil roasted nut meats, which process reduces the amount of flavored coating lost to the oil during roasting, is also disclosed.
1. A food-grade adhesive composition comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan; carboxymethylcellulose; and mixtures thereof.
2. The food-grade adhesive of claim 1 wherein said minor proportion is 5% or less by weight of said adhesive on a dry basis.
3. The food-grade adhesive of claim 2 wherein said minor proportion is 1% or less on a dry weight basis.
4. An aqueous solution of the food-grade adhesive of claim 1.
5. The aqueous solution of claim 4 having a water content of from about 35 to about 65% by weight.
6. The aqueous solution of claim 5 having a water content of from about 45 to about 55% by weight.
7. The aqueous solution of claim 6 comprising about 7% lactose, about 39% maltodextrin and about 54% water.
8. The aqueous solution of claim 7 further comprising from about 0.12% to about 0.25% xanthan gum.
9. The aqueous solution of claim 7 further comprising about 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose.
10. A process for producing a food-grade-adhesive-coated comestible comprising the step of coating a comestible substrate with an aqueous food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof.
11. A product produced in accordance with the process of claim 10.
12. The process of claim 10 wherein the comestible substrate comprises at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
13. The process of claim 10 wherein from about 2 to about 5 pounds of the adhesive are applied to each 100 pounds of the comestible substrate.
14. A process for producing a flavor-coated oil roasted comestible comprising the steps of applying an aqueous food-grade adhesive coating to a comestible substrate, applying a flavoring composition thereto, and then drying the adhesive-coated comestible until its surface is substantially dry to the touch, prior to oil roasting thereof.
15. The process of claim 14 wherein the flavoring composition comprises dried honey.
16. The process of claim 15 wherein the flavoring composition comprises about 80% sucrose, about 9% wheat starch and about 11% of a dried honey which itself comprises about 70% honey solids and about 28% wheat starch.
17. The process of claim 14 wherein the comestible substrate comprises at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
18. The process of claim 14 wherein from about 2 to about 5 pounds of the adhesive are applied to each 100 pounds of the comestible substrate.
19. The process of claim 14 wherein the drying is conducted such that the loss of flavoring composition in the subsequent oil roasting step is reduced by from about 65% to about 90%, as compared with the loss of flavoring which occurs if the drying step is omitted.
20. A process for producing a flavoring-coated, oil roasted comestible including the steps of applying an aqueous food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor proportion of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof; applying a flavoring composition thereto; and then drying the adhesive-coated comestible until its surface is substantially dry to the touch, prior to oil roasting thereof.
21. The process of claim 10 or 20 wherein said minor proportion is 5% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
22. The process of claim 21 wherein said minor proportion is 1% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
23. The process of claim 20 wherein the flavoring composition comprises dried honey.
24. The process of claim 23 wherein the flavoring composition comprises about 80% sucrose, about 9% wheat starch and about 11% of a dried honey which itself comprises about 70% honey solids and about 28% wheat starch.
25. The process of claim 20 wherein the comestible substrate comprises at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
26. The process of claim 20 wherein from about 2 to about 5 pounds of the adhesive are applied to each 100 pounds of the comestible substrate.
27. The process of claim 20 wherein the drying is conducted such that the loss of flavoring composition in the subsequent oil roasting step is reduced by from about 65% to about 90%, as compared with the loss of flavoring which occurs if the drying step is omitted.
28. A comestible having a flavouring composition adhered to a surface thereof by a food-grade adhesive comprising a dextrin and a minor amount of a gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan; carboxymethylcellulose; and, mixtures thereof.
29. The comestible of claim 28 wherein said minor amount is 5% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
30. The comestible of claim 29 wherein said minor amount is 1% or less on a dry weight basis of said food-grade adhesive.
31. The comestible of claim 28 comprising at least one nutmeat selected from the group consisting of almond nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts and walnuts.
The present invention relates to food-grade adhesives, and especially to those adhesives which are useful in the production of roasted nut meat products having flavouring coatings thereon.
A variety of food-grade adhesives are generally known in the relevant arts to have various degrees of utility in applications where substantially non-self-adherent comestibles are to be cojoined. In the vast preponderance of these applications the food-grade adhesive is utilized to secure a relatively fine particulate food to a proportionately much larger food substrate. Typical of this kind of application is the use of a food-grade adhesive in securing salt or other particulate flavouring compositions to the exterior surfaces of nut meats.
The resulting products may then be used either as is or following further processing, again as is typified by nut meat products which may be subsequently roasted prior to packaging for sale to the public.
Known food-grade adhesives include aqueous solutions of honey (U.S. Pat. No. 4,161,545), corn syrup (U.S. Pat. No. 4,053,650), various gums (see any of U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,053,650; 3,314,800; 4,501,758), sugars (see U.S. Pat. No. 3,063,843), starch (UK patent specification No. 1404887 or U.S. Pat. No. 4,308,289), vital wheat gluten (see U.S. Pat. No. 3,314,800), and various dextrins. Dextrins are taught in the art as having superior adhesive characteristics as expressly set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 3,740,236 at column 2 line 64 through 67.
Mixtures of various of the foregoing are generically disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,501,758, which makes general reference in column 2 line 7 through 10 to an aqueous mixture of sugar together with an adhesive selected from: various gums or corn syrup solids or dextrins or mixtures thereof. This same patent discloses that although sugar has some minor adhesive property its principal contribution in an adhesive application is as a browning aid during subsequent nut roasting. At lines 27 and 28 of column 2, U.S. Pat. No. 4,501,758 confirms the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 3,740,236, in disclosing that the adhesive qualities of the dextrins are preferred over the other above mentioned adhesives and combinations thereof.
Surprisingly, it has now been found and this finding forms the basis of the present invention, that in spite of the art recognized superiority of dextrin as an adhesive in food product applications relative to other known adhesives, including the various gums referred to in the above cited patents, the addition of minor amounts of certain selected gums to dextrin-containing food-grade adhesives dramatically improves the adhesives' overall performance. Even though the art apprehended the possibility in general terms, of using various combinations of known adhesives, it is clear that heretofore there was never any expectation that the specific combinations contemplated herein would yield the advantages set out more fully hereinbelow.
In accordance therefore with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an admixture comprising a dextrin-based food-grade adhesive including a minor proportion of one of the group consisting a xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose or combinations thereof, in an amount sufficient to substantially improve the adhesive characteristics of the composition. There is also provided a process for coating a comestible substrate comprising the step of coating said substrate with a dextrin-based food-grade adhesive composition including one of the group consisting of xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose, or combinations thereof, in amounts sufficient to substantially increase the adhesive properties of the said composition.
Although the prior art disclosure that dextrins are superior food coating adhesives has been borne out even in relation to most of the dextrin gum combinations that have been attempted by the Applicant, there has proven to be two surprisingly significant exceptions wherein the combination of dextrin and a minor proportion of xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose have produced a significantly improved dextrin-based food-grade adhesive. Apart from having general applicability as a food-grade adhesive, the adhesive compositions of the present invention have special application and yield significant advantages in the manufacture of coated roasted nuts. Even more significant are the advantages to be gained in the manufacture of oil roasted, coated nut meat products.
The Dextrin herein preferrably has a dextrose equivalent in the range of zero to forty-two (and especially two to forty-two) and is preferably a maltodextrin. The dextrin-based adhesive is preferrably an admixture of a sugar, (especially a reducing sugar), and a maltodextrin.
Reducing sugars include fructose or dextrose, and especially lactose. Moreover, the reducing sugar can be included in the adhesive composition in relatively crude forms, such as through the use of dairy whey (especially sweet dairy whey) as a source of lactose in a whey-dextrin mixture. Typically the dextrin to sugar ratio is in the range of about five to one through about twenty to one and preferrably about six to one through to about ten to one. As set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 4,501,758, the role of the sugar in such a composition is not so much focused on any marginal contribution it may make to the adhesiveness of the compositon as a whole, but rather as a sweetener and a browning aid. A preferred dextrin-based adhesive coating composition including such a reducing sugar is described in detail in Applicant's copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 022,517, filed Mar. 9, 1987, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,865, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.
Gums thought to be generally useful in the art as adhesive compositions generally include natural, semisynthetic and synthetic gums. Natural gums, herein, are water soluble or dispersible hydrophilic high polymer polysaccharides, including for example locust bean gum (also known as carob seed gum). Another group of gums includes hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose and methylcellulose. The latter is dispersible in water to form a viscous colloidal solution. Methylcellulose is produced from cellulose by conversion to alkalai cellulose which is then reacted with methylchloride, dymethyl sulfonate or methyl alcohol and various dehydrating agents. These products are available from the Dow Chemical company under the Methocel trade mark. Carboxymethylcellulose is also a semisynthetic water soluble polymer. It is formed by substituting CH2 COOH groups through ether linkages onto glucose units along the cellulose chain.
Yet another group of gums include xanthan gum, which is a biopolymer usually produced by fermentation of carbohydrates. Attempts were made at producing dextrin-based food adhesives supplemented with various gums including guar, gum arabic, carboxymethylcellulose, locust bean gum, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, several Methocel products and xanthan. Similar attempts were made at improving dextrin-based food adhesives through the addition of certain commercially available modified starches that are sold as replacers for gum arabic in food applications. The performance of all of the above combinations that were produced accorded with prior art expectations with the notable exceptions of those combinations which included either xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose.
Compositions of the present invention generally contain 5% or less of one of these two selected gums. Even more preferrably, the present compositions contain 1% or less of either xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose or combinations thereof. An especially preferred composition of the present invention comprises a food-grade adhesive including about 84% maltodextrin; about 15% lactose and less than about 1% xanthan gum. This product can be produced by loading the maltodextrin, lactose and xanthan gum into a tote bin which is then emptied into a blender and dry mixed for twenty minutes or until all of the components are uniformly distributed throughout the resulting composition. Preferrably the product is then passed through a fitzmill with a 33 mesh screen and then packed for shipping. When utilized in connection with a process for producing oil roasted, honey-coated nut products, the honey coating lost from the coated nut surfaces to the oil during roasting has been reduced by more than 50% over the use of an identical dextrin-based adhesive blend which did not include the xanthan. The significance of this improvement is three-fold: firstly, the coated nut has more flavouring secured thereto, and less tendency to lose it; secondly, the producer incurs less production losses of a raw material; and lastly, but most significantly, the producer can operate his equipment for longer intervals between shut downs for filter changes. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein the coating composition used in the production of nuts for the purposes of the examples herein contained was a dried honey composition of the type generally described in copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 022,517, (filed Mar. 9, 1987, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,865, which is hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference, and as specifically set out in U.S. Pat. No. 4,501,758, which is also hereby expressly incorporated by reference. The specific dried honey coating composition comprised about 80% sucrose; 9% wheat starch; and, about 11% of a dried honey which itself comprised about 70% honey solids, 28% wheat starch and about 2% of a combination of an anticaking agent and a processing aid.
The performance of the maltodextrine food-grade adhesive described in Applicant's copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 022,517, filed Mar. 9, 1987, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,865 was assessed both alone and in combination with representative ones of the aforementioned gums. Note that unless otherwise stated, all percentages of ingredients set forth herein are by weight.
Food-grade adhesives of this type is usually applied in the form of an aqueous mixture of the components, the aqueous mixture generally containing from about 35% to 65% water and preferrably somewhere in the range of 45% to 55% water. Generally speaking this aqueous mixture is applied to the foodstuff base material in an amount of about one to eight parts of the aqueous mixture to about one hundred parts by weight of foodstuff base. The relative amounts depend of course on the nature of the foodstuff to be coated. The foodstuff here is preferably a nut such as almonds, peanuts, cashews, pecans, filberts, brazil nuts, walnuts and other edible nuts. However, clearly any foodstuff desired to be coated with a flavouring agent and not adversely affected by water may be employed. Such other foodstuffs would include dried or dehydrated foods such as fruits and vegetables, including but not limited to pineapples, bananas, apples, cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, beets, peppers and carrots. For the purposes of the present examples it is noted that the application of the adhesive solution requires about two to five pounds of solution to one hundred pounds of raw nuts. Generally the rate of application depends on whether the product is to be dry roasted or oil roasted as well as the nature of the product itself, and the desired final appearance thereof. The dextrin-based food-grade adhesive comprised about 7% lactose, about 39% maltodextrin and about 54% water when in aqueous solution. Six samples of this composition were produced. The first was left as is, while various gums were added to the succeeding five. The second contained a total of 1% locust bean gum; the third contained 1% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose/dextrin agglomerate; the fourth contained 0.5% methylcellulose (from Dow Chemicals Inc.); the fifth contained 0.25% xanthan gum (Kelco); and, the sixth contained 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC 73 from Henkel) Corporation). Raw peanuts were coated with one or the other of the above mentioned adhesive formulations, and coated with a dried honey flavouring composition. The coated nuts were then subjected to oil roasting on a laboratory scale as per established commercial practices, and the amount of coating that was left in the oil following the roasting of each batch was measured by drawing the oil through a filter and measuring the residue. The amount of residue corresponds to the amount of coating lost from the surface of the nuts. For the purposes of comparison the amount of residue remaining after the roasting of the nuts that had been coated with the aqueous lactose maltodextrin mixture that did not include any gums, was taken as 100% and was used as a benchmark against which to assess the relative performance of the gum containing adhesive compositions. The adhesive that included the locust bean gum left a residue of 111.7% while the hydroxypropylmethylcellulose containing adhesive left a residue of 131.05% residue, and the methylcellulose product left an average of 175.6% residue. This increased residue associated with these gum containing dextrin-based adhesives bears out the earlier expectations in the art that dextrin when used alone without other adhesives is a superior food-grade adhesive product.
However when the residual results for the adhesives containing xanthan and carboxymethylcellulose were reviewed, it was found the results were diametrically opposed to expectations. The xanthan containing adhesive left a residue that was only 41% of the residue that was left with the unsupplemented lactose maltodextrin adhesive. The carboxymethylcellulose supplemented dextrin adhesive produced only 55.5% as much residue as did the dextrin adhesive without a gum supplement. Clearly therefore, not only does supplementation with xanthan or carboxymethylcellulose produce results contrary to prior art expectations, but the adhesive performance of dextrin-based adhesives so supplemented is substantially enhanced. The results of this work are depicted graphically in FIG. 1 of the appended drawings.
A further series of tests revealed that the concentration of xanthan gum in the above mentioned dextrin-based food-grade adhesives could be reduced from 0.25% down to 0.12% to produce even further improvements in the adhesive properties of the composition. The results are graphically reproduced for comparative purposes in FIG. 2 of the appended drawings. Naturally, the less the amount of xanthan added to the adhesive the more difficult it becomes to uniformly mix the components.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention there is provided an improved process for oil roasting, flavouring coated nut meat products. In accordance with a broad aspect of the present invention there is provided a process including the step of applying the adhesive composition to the nuts, then coating the nuts with a flavouring composition, and then predrying the nuts (for example, in warm air for ten to fifteen minutes) until they are dry to the touch. Nut meat products produced in accordance with this process were then oil roasted and the amount of residue remaining in the oil following roasting, which residue corresponds to the amount of coating composition lost from the surface of the coated nuts, was measured. It was revealed that predrying could reduce the amount of coating lost to the oil by between 65% and 90% depending on the oil that had been used for roasting. Testing also revealed that while the selection of the type of oil is critical to avoiding losses when the predrying step is not employed, the significance of the different types of oils is very substantially reduced from this loss standpoint when the air drying step is employed. This allows the producer to utilize whatever oil he can secure at the lowest possible price without fear of being heavily penalized by increased coating lossess during the roasting step. Alternatively, oil quality can play a greater role in the producer's selection. Corn and coconut oil both have good flavour properties, for example, but without the benefit of the present invention both result in relatively high levels of coating loss.
FIG. 3 depicts relative coating losses between four different oils, in each case both with and without the predrying step of the present invention. This graphic representation clearly demonstrates that but for the practice of the present invention, the coating losses resulting from the selection of either corn or coconut oils would be proportionately very high.


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Obits, Friday, April 17th, 2020
April 17 funeral announcements
An Oelwein man, 55 year old Danny Robinson, died Wednesday. A private family graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in rural Oelwein. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jamison Schmitz funeral home in Oelwein is assisting the family.
A former Nashua resident, 73 year old Marlys "Marty" Brunsvold of Davenport, died Wednesday. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Hugeback Johnson funeral home-Olson Chapel is handling the arrangements.
A New Hampton man, 70 year old Patrick Folkers, died Monday. A private funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30am at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton. The service will be available for public viewing on the Hugeback Johnson funeral homes Facebook page. Burial at a later date in the New Hampton City cemetery. A private family visitation will be held Sunday.
A former Clermont woman, 88 year old Lavonne Nelson of Decorah, died Tuesday. There will be no public memorial at this time. Schutte Grau funeral home in Clermont is assisting the family.


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Syracuse, NY - A Syracuse woman was sentenced today to state prison for leaving the scene of a crash that fatally injured an elderly city woman last year.
Tamar Gerald, 26, of Maple Terrace, apologized for causing the death of Eva Calvente-Acevedo.
Onondaga County Judge William Walsh then sentenced her to one to three years in state prison.
"It's a tragic shame you had to be standing before me today. All you had to do was tell the truth," the judge said.
Gerald pleaded guilty in April to a felony charge of leaving the scene of an incident without reporting it. She admitted driving away from the scene of a Nov. 30 truck-pedestrian collision that left the 76-year-old victim critically injured.
Calvente-Acevedo had been crossing the street at Wyoming and Gifford streets when she was struck by the Rent-A-Center truck Gerald was driving. Calvente-Acevedo died of her injuries in the hospital Dec. 15.
Had Gerald waited at the scene for police to arrive the case probably would have been closed as a "terrible accident" without criminal prosecution, Senior Assistant District Attorney Chris Bednarski said.
But Bednarski said Gerald lied to medical personnel who responded, left before police arrived and then later lied to police about what had happened when they tracked her down for questioning.
Authorities said Gerald told ambulance personnel she found the victim lying in the street. Bednarski said he didn't know if Calvente-Acevedo might have survived had medical personnel known immediately she had been struck by the vehicle.
Defense lawyer Eric Sherwood said it was Gerald who called 911 after realizing she had struck the pedestrian. He said an ambulance arrived, took the victim from the scene and Gerald decided to leave when no police showed up.
Authorities said Rent-A-Center officials contacted police the following day to report they believed one of their trucks had been involved in a crash. When Gerald was questioned by police, she lied about her role in the crash and ended up facing additional charges of perjury, falsely reporting an incident and making a punishable false written statement.
Sherwood told Walsh he believed Gerald acted out of "denial" and that she apparently didn't want to believe she was responsible for causing such serious injury to the victim.
Sherwood asked the judge to consider placing Gerald on probation. Noting the probation department recommended a combination of probation and local jail time, the defense lawyer asked the judge to consider weekends in jail as an alternative.
Bednarski asked for a state prison sentence. That's what the judge imposed.
Although the judge commended Gerald for what she had done with her life, including a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he said there was a price to be paid for lying to authorities about what happened to Calvente-Acevedo.
Outside court, Bednarski said he was satisfied with the sentence, calling Gerald's conduct "unconscionable."

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Two more COVID-19 deaths in Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Officials with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) report two new COVID deaths in the community, with the total now at 152.
The deceased has been identified as a man in his 60s who was in the hospital and a woman in her 60s who was in hospice care.
Additionally, 225 new lab-confirmed cases were reported, bringing the community total to 22,461.
The county is reporting 6,730 people have recovered from COVID-19. While the weekly positivity rate of December 27 – 30 is 32.6%.
As of today, 102 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19 (63 from Lancaster County). A total of four people were on ventilators.
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Climate deniers often accuse scientists of exaggerating the threats associated with the climate crisis, but if anything they’re often too conservative . The quote below is from an article in The Guardian by Dale Jamieson, Michael Oppenheimer and Naomi Oreskes.
“For political leaders and business people, we think it is important for you to know that it is extremely unlikely that scientists are exaggerating the threat of the climate crisis. It is far more likely that things are worse than scientists have said. We have already seen that the impacts of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are unfolding more rapidly than scientists predicted. There is a high likelihood that they will continue to do so, and that the IPCC estimates – that emissions must be rapidly reduced, if not entirely eliminated, by 2050 – may well be optimistic. The fact that this conclusion is hard to swallow does not make it untrue.” Read more . . .


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The Dwight Howard rumor mill was in full swing on Monday, as we needed multiple posts to round up all of the day's rumblings. I recapped the Monday highlights right here, including the framework of a possible four-team deal, but things continue to evolve quickly. So let's follow along with Tuesday's updates, which we'll add to the top of this page throughout the day….
- As Marc Stein suggested (below), the Rockets have remained "strongly engaged" with the Magic on direct talks for Howard and haven't spent much time on three-team scenarios, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
- The Lakers have improved their chances of acquiring Howard by being more open to taking back Jason Richardson's three-year, $18.6MM contract, reports Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter).
- The Rockets and Magic are discussing a simpler two-team trade that would send Howard to Houston, writes Marc Stein of ESPN.com. Stein says the Rockets' position has strengthened due to the fact that no team has offered the Magic a better first-rounder than the one Houston will receive this evening from the Raptors in the verbally-agreed Kyle Lowry trade.
- The Lakers, Magic, and Rockets have engaged in "preliminary talks" about a three-team deal that would send Howard to the Lakers and Andrew Bynum to Houston, according to Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld. Pincus cautions that nothing is imminent at all, but says Orlando isn't in love with the idea of tying up their cap with a long-term deal for Bynum or Brook Lopez, and may prefer a collection of young players and draft picks.
- The Magic are "projecting confidence" that Howard will be dealt by the end of the week, says Ken Berger of CBSSports.com (via Twitter).
- The Magic have continued to talk to the Rockets and Lakers about deals for Howard, says Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Wojnarowski adds that some Orlando officials have concerns about committing maximum-salary money to Brook Lopez, given his injury history.
- With the Cavs out of the picture, the Magic could receive as many as five total first-round picks if they agree to take on Kris Humphries, says Ken Berger of CBSSports.com.
- The Cavs are no longer involved in the Nets/Magic talks, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports confirms. If Howard is to be traded to the Nets in the near-term, it will probably have to be a two-team deal, Wojnarowski adds (Twitterlinks).
- The Nets aren't as optimistic about getting a deal done as they were a day or two ago, writes Fred Kerber of the New York Post.
- The Bobcats are willing to give Kris Humphries a multiyear guarantee in a potential three-way deal with the Nets and Magic if they can also land MarShon Brooks, says Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio (Sulia link). It's not clear what Charlotte would be giving up in that scenario. On the other hand, Ken Berger of CBSSports.com hears that the Bobcats are "not in the mix" at all (Twitter link), while ESPN.com's Ric Bucher says Charlotte wants a first-round pick rather than Brooks (Twitter link). It's safe to say that the Bobcats' involvement is a little hazy at this point.
- In talking to several agents and GMs, Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio (Sulia link) no longer hears the Cavs mentioned as the third team in any Magic/Nets talks. Said one agent: "I'm not 100%, but from everything I've heard today, [the Cavs] are out."
- The Magic have re-opened trade talks with teams besides the Nets, says Ric Bucher of ESPN.com. Bucher hears that the Hawks are one team talking to Orlando, but they "aren't the best option."
- Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld has the latest developments in the Nets/Magic talks, noting that the Bobcats are open to taking Kris Humphries (but only on a one-year contract) and that the Timberwolves have "real interest" in Jason Richardson and MarShon Brooks. Kyler adds that if the deal doesn't at least get within striking distance by the end of the day, the Nets may have to move on.
- Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio (Twitter link) hears the Bobcats could take the place of both the Cavaliers and Clippers in the talks, which presumably means they'd acquire both Kris Humphries and MarShon Brooks, among other pieces. Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld (Twitter link) confirms that the Bobcats are in the mix.
- Kennedy adds that the Cavs are having "second thoughts" about the deal and that the Timberwolves are another candidate to enter the fray (Twitterlinks).
- As new teams become involved in the discussions, most are high on Brooks, but wary of Humphries, tweets Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com. Rudolph adds (via Twitter) that the involved teams are likely to push for completion of the deal today, and Fred Kerber of the New York Post agrees that there should be resolution today. On the other hand, Amico is hearing that it's highly unlikely a deal is agreed upon before Wednesday.


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In many instances, a bankruptcy will not prevent you from qualifying for a home loan. It does, however, bring some special requirements.
- The reason for the bankruptcy will need to be explained in a detailed letter.
- The bankruptcy must be at least two years old from final discharge. FHA does allow for individuals in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to qualify sooner. Certain restrictions do apply on these types of loans, so please contact me for a better explanation. These loans are on a case-by-case basis.
- Credit must be re-established. This includes at least three new accounts, preferably installment loans and revolving credit cards since the bankruptcy. All accounts must be current and without any late payments.
- Conventional loans require more time than the two years since the discharge date. Call me for the specifics on these loan types.
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‘In BJP’s vision, Adivasis and Dalits should not have access to education’: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre, claiming that the central government has made sure that marginalised students - those belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe - don’t have access to education.
“In BJP/RSS vision of India, Adivasis and Dalits should not have access to education. Stopping scholarships for SC-ST students is their way of ends justifying their means,” Gandhi tweeted.
Gandhi’s tweet cited a report which said that scholarships for 60 lakh SC students is stuck due to end of central funding. The all India Post Matric Scholarship scheme for SCs gives financial assistance of about Rs 18,000 per annum to SC students upwards of class 11 and 12, in order to help them complete their education.
The report stated that the scheme was pending Cabinet approval for nearly a year now and was also discussed in detail with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Congress leader, who has consistently attacked the government on his Twitter on topics ranging from economy to laws and policies, had recently said the Indian economy is in recession for the first time under PM Modi.
Gandhi’s tweet came after data showed India’s gross domestic product or GDP contracted by 7.5 per cent in the July-September quarter after the economy shrank by a record 23.9 per cent in the last quarter. He also blamed the prime minister’s arrogance over the ongoing stir by farmer’s march over three agricultural reform legislations and said, “Our slogan was ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, but today a soldier is standing against the farmer due to PM Modi’s arrogance. This is very dangerous.”
He had also attacked the Centre over the farmers’ agitation and said, “The PM should have remembered that whenever the ego hits the truth, it is defeated. No government in the world can stop the farmers fighting the battle for truth. The Modi government has to accept the demands of the farmers and black laws will have to be withdrawn. This is only the beginning!”
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- Since January 16, a total of 10,514 healthcare workers have been vaccinated in Uttarakhand in 171 sessions.
- The PM is scheduled to address a public rally at Jerenga Pathar in Sivasagar district on Saturday and distribute land allotment certificates to over 1,06,000 landless people.
- The petitioner, had joined the 3-year law course at Law Centre-II of the Faculty of Law, Delhi University in August 2016. She was a married woman who attended the evening law course and successfully cleared three semesters. In the fourth semester, she became pregnant and could not attend classes.
- The child-friendly police station has been developed under an initiative by the state commission for protection of child rights and police to provide a friendly environment to the children on the streets to prevent them from stepping into the world of crime.
- The BJP chief directed the volunteers to keep reminding people of the good work done by the state and central governments on social media since public memory was known to be short.


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Well preserved ex-library copy with usual stamps etc. Written with the assistance of W.T. Stearn, whose second edition of this work was published in 1994 by the Antique Collectors' Club, this is the most authoritative account of botanical illustration though it focuses almost exclusively on western art. Copiously illustrated with 47 colour plates, 32 monochrome plates and 75 text figures.
Title: The art of botanical illustration
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Everyone loves comfort animals. Cats are perhaps one of the most comforting pets around. People who have cats as companions know the pleasure of a warm, purring friend curled up on a lap. The joy of having cats is contagious. Just ask anyone for their favorite cat stories, and watch their faces brighten with love.
An 85-year-old woman trying to avoid an oncoming winter storm in the Rocky Mountains makes a wrong turn and finds herself stranded for five days with her cat. Would her faith be sufficient to see her through?


A rock and tech legend passed away today. I charted his influence in short form on Wired, mostly because words can’t express one man or woman’s influence, especially one like Les Paul. He will be missed by many more than his family.
Late, Great Les Paul’s Gibson Coded Rock’s Genes
On Thursday, music and technology lost one of its finest innovators in Les Paul, who passed away at the age of 94 in New York. Although he was a musical artist in his own right with over 40 full-lengths and compilations to his name, it is the guitar that bears his name that has changed the sound of music as we know it.
In 1939, the late, great Les Paul built “The Log,” one of the first solid-body electric guitars, using not much else besides lumber, a pickup and his wits. That experiment eventually metamorphosed into the Gibson Les Paul in the ’50s, and in the ’60s it went viral after Eric Clapton popularized the model. According to legend, Clapton played the Les Paul exclusively with Cream, and even used it to lay down his blazing solo for The Beatles’ immortal “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” before handing off the ax to George Harrison for good.
Although Clapton later switched to the Fender Stratocaster, the Les Paul nevertheless gained no shortage of superstar adopters. Probably the most famous of these disciples is Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page, whose sunburst model is practically inseparable from the band’s sonic legacy. Same goes for the virtuoso Jeff Beck, who bought his first Les Paul in 1959 and starred, like Page and Clapton, in The Yardbirds.
“It had a deep powerful sound,” Beck recalled in Tony Bacon’s 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul, “and you could use it to imitate just about anything — violin, sax, cello, even a sitar.” MORE @ WIRED


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Born as a student project, it could end up in the production of a vehicle based on advanced technology, mixed with a design that makes it one of the most beautiful prototypes of recent times.
It is the Lincoln Anniversary Concept created through a challenge involving the American brand and the ArtCenter College of Design, based in Southern California.
The automaker has a close relationship with the prestigious school, and four design student teams were challenged to imagine the Lincoln vehicles of the future, specifically 2040 and beyond.
The proposal also involved film students, illustrators, entertainment designers and animators to create an overall story that evolves beyond the cars into a painting of a future world in which they will operate.
The specific goal was to sketch an electric, connected and autonomous car that would be quiet and engaging. The outcome of the work by the students has pleasantly surprised the automotive world.
Not Just Ideas So Far
The Anniversary team has progressed beyond designs and built a full-size mock-up. The prototype is described as a four-passenger vehicle packed with digital technology, allowing users to connect with the present and past.
It draws attention to its powerful yet stylish coupe silhouette, characterized by a very elongated bodywork which reaffirms its imposing visual dynamism.
“The car is important, but just as important is the world in which this car lives,” says Jordan Meadows, Global Strategic Design Specialist for Lincoln.
As Meadows also notes, “ArtCenter College of Design is not only a fantastic school for vehicle design, but it’s also in the home of the entertainment industry, close to Los Angeles, where we have great storytellers, and we wanted to take advantage of those opportunities.”
Among the purpose of this initiative is to provide a platform for young people to showcase their skills to automotive brands that are looking for new talent.
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This event is a non-for-profit organization planned by volunteer community members and businesses.
The Three-day festival and parade prides itself for being the largest Hispanic festival in the Western Suburbs. The family-oriented festival fundraises for scholarships.
HispanoFest also brings culture, ethnic foods and entertainment from all around Latin America. They brought together an attendance of over 225,000 people to Melrose Park in a 3-day span and for the first time a HispanoFest Queen was crowned - it is an event that is growing more every year!


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Chapter 10 (Kagan) and Chapter 13 (McKay): Renaissance and Discovery
1. a) Jacob Burkhardt, a Renaissance historian, describes the Renaissance as a basic
example for the modern world. He says that the Renaissance planted beliefs in
religion, science, and
A. Spain remained a conglomerate of independent kingdoms while England and
France laid the foundations of unified nation states.
1. The centuries long reconquista had military and religious objectives for the
expulsion of the Muslims and Jews and politica
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literature and language.
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Canterbury Tales, and Villons Grand Testament.
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Ch. 10&13: European Society in the Age of the Renaissance and Discovery
The Evolution of the Italian Renaissance
A. How it Began
1. The Renaissance was a period of commercial, financial, political and cultural
achievement from 1050 to 1300.
Art and the Artists of the Renaissance
A. The 1400s and 1500s were huge times of creativity in painting, architecture, and
1. The city of Florence led the way in art.
2. The main and top characteristics of art at this time are shown in w
The Renaissance in the North
A. After carrying back the new knowledge from Italy, Northern humanists
interpreted the Italian ideas and attitudes in terms of their own traditions.
1. Most of these traditions were more distinctly Christian than Italy.
The Decline of the Churchs Prestige
A. The Babylonian Captivity is the time period of 1309 to 1376, when the popes
lived in Avignon.
1. The Babylonian Captivity badly damaged the papal prestige.
a. The Avignon papacy centralized its government and refo
Centuries of Crisis During the Late Middle Ages Outline #1
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A. Difficulties for the Countries of Europe
1. Starting in the beginning of the fourteenth century, Europe began to experience
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P etrarch - (1304-1374) a poet and humanist who thought that he was living at the
start of a new age. With other artists, he spoke contemptuously of their medieval
predecessors and identified themselves with the thinkers and artists of Grec
Chapter 9 (Kagan) and Chapter 12 (McKay): The Late Middle Ages Centuries of Crisis
J oan of Arc - a peasant from Doremy who declared to Charles VII that the King of
Heaven called upon her to deliver besieged Orleans from the English. She later on
Ch. 9 & 12 Questions
1. a) There were quite a few underlying and precipitating causes for the Hundred
Years War. One of them was that King Edward III of England asserted claim to
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Street vendors, city planners and academics on Monday called for the government to hold talks by November 10 to find solutions to allow street stalls to remain in the country.
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A demonstration against the new Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Bill has begun amid heavy police officers presence.
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Prayut denies human rights at stake as Songkhla power plant dispute continues
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Land rights activists gathered in protest outside Government House on Monday, demanding a solution to land conflicts that have arisen as a result of government policies.
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Development Bank of Kazakhstan approved GRATA International’s application for accreditation
On January 31, 2017 GRATA International received accreditation from Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) for conducting legal due diligence of investment projects.
The goal of DBK is to improve and increase efficiency of governmental investment activities and to assist and attract investment in the economy of Kazakhstan.
With this decision the credit committee of DBK demonstrates trust and acknowledges the status of the firm as one of the leading players in the legal market of Kazakhstan. GRATA International is glad to welcome this cooperation and mutual projects aimed at boosting Kazakhstan’s economic development.
GRATA International has also been acting as a trusted legal advisor to a number of other development banks, including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Development Bank, International Finance Corporation and Islamic Development Bank.

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Britney Spears adopts, cuddles with adorable new puppy Hannah
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Britney Spears is a mom again -- this time to an adorable puppy she named Hannah.
"I want you all to meet my new little baby girl @hannahspears," the "X Factor" judge tweeted Monday, Nov. 26, along with a photo of her nuzzling the tiny black-and-brown tyke. "How cute is she?!?!"
The answer, clearly, is "so cute." And so loved, from the looks of it. Spears, 30 -- already a doting mom to sons Sean Preston, 7, and Jayden James, 6, her children with ex-husband Kevin Federline -- has been showing off the newest addition to her family all over town.
On Nov. 19, the singer and her family -- minus fiancé Jason Trawick -- took their puppy shopping at Petco to buy pet supplies. A source tells Us the star also had Hannah in tow on the "X Factor" set last week.
By Monday morning, Brit's dog was so famous that it had its own Twitter account, with messages like "Woof!" and "Should I wear a bow? Mom says I'm a princess & that I need a bow."
The pup's account later retweeted Brit's welcome message, along with a note saying, "Awww, thanks, Mommy - I love you!"
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UK Green MEP Jean Lambert has today welcomed government proposals to boost Britain's rape conviction rate but warned that until such a serious crime is seen as high-risk the number of rapes committed will continue to increase.
With over 50,000 rapes in the UK each year but only 600 rapists sent to jail Jean, who sits on the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home affairs committee in the European Parliament, questioned why conviction of rape is so difficult. Jean said; "The rape prosecution figures for the UK are utterly shocking and although the governments proposals are a step in the right direction there is still an overwhelming fear and dissatisfaction of the whole prosecution process. Of 343 women, who said they had been raped, only 22 were satisfied with the police investigation. At least by allowing expert witnesses into courtrooms some of the pressure and fear will be taken off the victim.
"The boundaries and definition of sexual consent are currently so blurred that even the courts seem to have difficulty in convicting the perpetrator. Not only do we need to redefine the law on a person's ability to consent to sex but we must change attitudes surrounding what rape entails, what the victim and the rapists look like, their clothing and behaviour.
"With the increasing number of rapes committed we need to introduce issues of consent as part of education in schools. Such behaviour, whether stranger rape or domestic rape, cannot be seen as an acceptable crime.
"In 2003 women only had a 5.3% chance of seeing their rapist convicted. We now want the Government to look at specialist prosecution teams that really develop experience in dealing with such cases. There is still a lot more work to do however before women everywhere can have the confidence that their case will be taken seriously in every court throughout the UK."
Jean has campaigned for action against sexual exploitation, rape as a weapon of war and the trafficking of women and children since her election in 1999.
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An update on two road projects and a look ahead at possible road projects for 2020 were discussed by the Perrysburg Township trustees at the June 19 meeting.
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Fireworks will boom once again over Fort Meigs on Wednesday, July 3.
The Perrysburg Board of Education passed a resolution at its meeting June 17 to have the Wood County auditor declare it necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the 10-mill limitation.
Robert Ross has been hired as the City of Perrysburg’s director of public service.
From there to here, from here to there, Perrysburg Messenger Journal readers are everywhere. Gary and Lori Franks took Viking River Cruises’ Grand European Tour from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Budapest,


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Spirit of the FRINGE winner Chocolate Moose returns with a license to thrill. Intrigue, love and betrayal are hidden just under the table in this well-upholstered epic of Russian spies and world-class set design.
Warning: Contains very convincing sex.

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Harsh Pati Singhania
1. Demand revival is the key
- Capacity utilization and profitability remain at low ebb, which is delaying private investments. Hence measures must be in place to encourage higher spending and boost growth recovery.
- Though there has been low inflation, but still consumer discretionary spending remains muted. To encourage spending/ revive domestic demand, we need more money in the hands of the people, for which the FM should
a. Broaden the tax base - only 3 per cent of population pay taxes, i.e. 3.5 crore people out of 125 crore. For comparison 45 per cent of US citizens pay taxes
b. reduce the tax burden on existing tax payers and incentivize spending
- At the same time more investments, particularly govt. spending in infrastructure is the need of the hour, as this will open up demand for various industrial goods. For e.g., projects like Bharatmala, Sagarmala etc., ongoing work on DFCs would not only provide impetus to demand for goods but also employment opportunities to a lot of people.
2. Take measures to increase competitiveness of domestic industry
The success of Make in India depends upon our competitiveness and improvement in ease of doing business.
The govt. has already made some effort in this regard, like moving towards digitization, simplification of procedures, single-window clearance etc.
- But much more needs to be done. Going by the state-wise rankings of states on ease of doing business, on an average only about one-third of the proposed reforms have been implemented across the country.
- The positive impact of digitization is yet to be reflected in the indirect taxation regime.
- Also too many regulations are coming in the way of ease of doing business. There is a need for alignment of rules and regulations under various Acts and laws, viz., land, environment etc.
- Poor labour productivity continues to hinder domestic manufacturing, for which labour reforms is the need of the hour. Govt. has rightly identified to bring about 44 Acts under 4 different codes and also phase out outdated labour laws. This must be expedited.
3. Address the inverted duty structure
- To promote domestic manufacturing, it is crucial that import of finished products attract duties at least as much, if not more, than what is levied on raw materials.
- But some sectors like tyres, steel, chemicals, electronics (desktop/ notebooks) continue to face inverted duty structure, which discourages domestic value addition.
- While the govt. has addressed this issue from time to time and certain sectors has benefitted, but most still remain out of the ambit.
4. Fiscal Consolidation should be undertake in a prudent manner
- The govt. is strictly following the fiscal consolidation path for which controlling the fiscal deficit at the targeted levels is imperative.
- While this is welcome from the perspective of holding on/ improving our sovereign rating status but it should not be at the expense of curtailing capital expenditure.
- Expenditure rationalization is more important than expenditure curbs.
- It is imperative that the govt. meet its social sector commitments (primarily subsidies) largely out of its disinvestment proceeds rather than tax revenues which should be primarily earmarked for capital expenditure.
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5. Reduce customs duty on wood logs/ chips
- India is wood-fibre deficient country, and raw materials account for 35-40 per cent of cost of paper production
- Basic customs duty on wood logs/ chips is 5 per cent, with total import duty comes to 9.72 per cent, which significantly undermines competitiveness of domestic paper industry
- There is a precedent of 0 per cent duty where the biggest importers of wood chips - China and Japan have 0 per cent import duty on chips
6. Tax treatment of Corporate Social Responsibility Expenditure
- Expenses incurred on CSR not allowed as deduction under Section 37(1) of the Act
- CSR expenses incurred under provisions of Companies Act should be allowed in computing business income as these are actual expanses and should rightfully be allowed for deductions
7. Incentivize investments in renewable energy
Harsh Pati Singhania is VC and MD, JK Paper and Director JK Organisation.
- Falling commodity prices have reduced energy cost for manufacturing industries, but uninterrupted availability still remains elusive.
- It is important to deleverage our power needs towards renewable sources like solar power, for which both fiscal and financial incentives should be provided.
- Already there is some headway as solar prices quoted for projects have come down to Rs 4.34/unit from about Rs 17-18/ unit in 2010.
- But India's power supply still remains heavily dependent on coal and it is set to remain so for some time. So it is critical that govt. fast-track investments in pending power projects like UMPPs to use our vast coal reserves.


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During the Salone Healthy at the Fair of Bologna, Salamanca & Co Design oversaw the preparation of Sanakids “Good life. Happy life. Pop up stories “, the exhibition dedicated to the creative and interactive healthy eating, culture of wellness and smart play.
The exhibition, eco-friendly and made in collaboration with the departments of carpentry and tailoring of the Prison Bollate, provides a large wooden table about 40 square meters, the archetype of a square and a new Community model, defined by corner, a green and houses pop up on stilts, each of which is developing the project of the participating companies.
The “Apple-tools” is based on current lifestyles and opportunities, moments and activities that accompany the daily consumption of the apple. The six varieties of apples, Golden, Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith and Morgenduft identify the lifestyles Fun , Smart and Active . For each style was made a starter kit, consisting of objects that tell so figuratomomenti and daily habits, shared by adults and children.
Salamanca Design & Co, View of the exhibition “Sanakids. Good life. Happy Life. Pop up stories” at the Fiera di Bologna, 2013
The exhibition “Kitchen pop up” conveys the idea of the game-cuisine restaurant that ideally can be explored by children, decomposing and recomposing interactive elements and accessories. The goal is to bring new attention to the imaginary of the games and its evolution in translating and interpreting visually accessories and utensils for cooking, for both children and adults.
The installation “Baby Nursery” has developed as a forest-tree-wall composed of nests within which to discover the biological and authentically organic new products of the promoter.
In an installation that invites to meditation, called “Baby Zen”, with natural elements such as stones and water and inspired by the colors blue and black packaging essential, the sponsoring company invites you to experience a new approach to the care and welfare of child.
The installation “The Secrets of the grain,” says the research work and the protection of indigenous varieties of cereals: Piave, Gentil Rosso, San Pastore, Canove, Senatore Cappelli, giving the opportunity to consumers and children, in particular, to deepen the cultures, histories, emotions and elements of folk wisdom associated with these foods. Each ear of corn contains a different story that the visitor can discover in the exhibition.
In the project “A table with a smile” on a large table collective visitors can browse through the pages and discover the path illustrated by the views, expressions and simple and spontaneous emotions of children.
In the installation “Making echo” of the furnishings are built using only certified eco-friendly materials, such as ecological panels LEB, produced from 100% recycled wood material and component non-toxic water-based paints.
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Iraqi paintings from IARP’s permanent collection now on display at the Riverview Café in Minneapolis!
Located in the Longfellow neighborhood in south Minneapolis, the Riverview Café and Winebar happily invites you to enjoy a cup of coffee and view artworks by contemporary Iraqi artists. The oil paintings on display feature scenes of the Iraqi life and environment and beautifully help to bridge the gap between ‘us’ and ‘them’.
The Riverview Café is open seven days a week at 3753 42nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Monday-Wednesday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
Thursday: 6:30 am to 10:30 pm
Friday: 6:30 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
This display of Iraqi artworks is presented by the Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project.


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A Military Treatment Facility (MTF) is a healthcare facility operated by the Department of Defense (DoD) or other branches of the military. It provides medical care services to active duty service members, retirees, and their eligible family members. These facilities offer a wide range of healthcare services, from routine checkups to specialized surgeries and treatments.
- Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) are medical facilities operated by the Department of Defense (DoD) that provide healthcare services to active-duty service members, military retirees, and their eligible dependents.
- MTFs offer a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, pharmacy services, physical therapy, and dental care.
- Eligibility for treatment at an MTF is determined by the individual’s TRICARE plan and priority status, which typically considers the individual’s military status, length of service, and proximity to the MTF.
The term Military Treatment Facility (MTF) is important in the context of VA benefits because it directly impacts the healthcare services provided to active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible family members.
MTFs are healthcare institutions operated by the Department of Defense, where veterans can receive a wide range of medical services and treatment, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care.
For those eligible for VA benefits, accessing healthcare at an MTF offers a number of advantages, such as reduced cost-sharing and access to specialized care specifically tailored to the needs of servicemen and women.
Furthermore, as the care provided at MTFs is integrated with military culture, patients receive treatment from providers who are familiar with veterans’ unique experiences and challenges, ensuring a more inclusive and understanding healthcare experience.
Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) serve a crucial role in providing comprehensive health care services to service members, retirees, and their families. These facilities are specifically designed to support the unique needs of the military community and ensure that those who serve or have served in the armed forces have access to the highest quality medical care possible. MTFs are strategically located on or near military installations, enabling them to cater to the healthcare requirements of active duty military personnel, reservists, and their dependents.
Additionally, MTFs function as vital training centers for medical professionals within the military healthcare system, ensuring they master the skills necessary to handle the diverse health challenges that may arise in both combat and non-combat situations. One of the main purposes of MTFs is to provide care for beneficiaries of the TRICARE system, the healthcare program serving uniformed service members, retirees, and their families worldwide. As such, a focus is placed on addressing the variety of medical conditions that may be unique to or more common among military personnel.
This may include treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries, or other service-related physical and mental health conditions. MTFs offer various services such as primary care, specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgeries, and mental health support, thus acting as an integral component of the larger military healthcare network. Furthermore, MTFs can be hubs for cutting-edge medical research, contributing to the development of new medical techniques, treatments, and technologies designed to improve the overall health outcomes of those who defend our nation.
Examples of Military Treatment Facility (MTF)
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda, Maryland)Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is a tri-service (Army, Navy, and Air Force) Military Treatment Facility located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the most prominent and well-known MTFs in the United States. Walter Reed offers various medical services, including primary care, mental health care, and rehabilitation services for active duty military personnel, retirees, and their eligible family members.
Brooke Army Medical Center (San Antonio, Texas)Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is an MTF located in San Antonio, Texas, on the Fort Sam Houston military installation. It is the largest and busiest Level I Trauma Center within the Department of Defense(DOD). BAMC serves active duty military personnel, family members, and retirees from all branches of service. The medical center offers a variety of services, including general surgery, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and burn treatment.
Naval Medical Center San Diego (San Diego, California)Naval Medical Center San Diego, also known as Balboa Hospital, is the largest Naval hospital on the West Coast of the United States. Located in San Diego, California, this MTF provides comprehensive health care services to active duty service members from all branches, military retirees, and eligible family members. The medical center offers services such as internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as behavioral health and substance abuse treatment programs.
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) FAQ
What is a Military Treatment Facility (MTF)?
A Military Treatment Facility (MTF) is a healthcare facility operated by the Department of Defense (DoD) that provides medical services to active duty, retired military personnel, and their eligible family members.
Who is eligible to receive care at an MTF?
Active duty servicemembers, retirees, and their eligible family members can receive care at an MTF. Eligibility is determined by the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
How can I find an MTF near me?
You can locate an MTF near you by visiting the TRICARE website and using the “MTF Locator” tool. This tool allows you to search for MTFs by location, service, and facility type.
Do I need to be enrolled in TRICARE to use an MTF?
Yes, you must be enrolled in TRICARE, the military health insurance program, to receive care at an MTF. You can enroll online, by phone, or by visiting a TRICARE Service Center.
Can I choose my healthcare provider at an MTF?
MTFs typically assign healthcare providers to patients based on availability and the specific needs of the patient. However, you can request a specific provider or change your provider if you are not satisfied with your current one.
Are there any out-of-pocket costs for using an MTF?
Most services provided at an MTF are free of charge for eligible beneficiaries. However, there may be some instances, such as receiving care from a non-network provider, where you may be required to pay a copayment or cost-share.
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- TRICARE Health Care Program
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a collection of clips from my CB7 accord G22 turbo. 530whp pump fuel 18psi Meyagi Tuned!
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Huntington station (Baltimore and Ohio Railroad)
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot
Heritage Station, March 2009
|Location||1100 block of 2nd Ave., Huntington, West Virginia|
|Area||0.5 acres (0.20 ha)|
|NRHP reference #||73001897 |
|Added to NRHP||October 30, 1973|
Huntington station is a historic railroad depot located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1887, by the Huntington and Big Sandy Railroad, later the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The former passenger station is two stories and constructed of brick with a slate roof and two chimneys. The former baggage section to the east is one story. The front facade of the former passenger station features a bay window extending from the basement to the roof and dividing it into two sections. At the rear of the passenger station is the former freighthouse. The freighthouse is a brick building with a slate roof completed in 1890, and expanded in 1897, 1911, and 1916. The buildings have been renovated and are open as Heritage Station.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- Edward R. Bleau (October 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot" (PDF). State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
|Preceding station||Baltimore and Ohio Railroad||Following station|
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The Top of the Gulf #319 - Panama City Beach, FL
Max occupancy: 4
2 Queen Bed,
1 Sofa Bed
8817 S Thomas Drive #319, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Oceanfront studio w/ shared pool, close to beach & golf - snowbirds welcome!
If you're looking for a Panama City Beach vacation rental, you've come to the right place! This comfortable and amenity-filled studio-style condo at the Top of the Gulf resort is right next to the beach, offers a swimming pool, and has all the comforts of home for you to enjoy during your stay.
Nestled right up against the beach, this home is in a condo complex that enjoys a great location close to everything. With beach access just a few steps away, and several restaurants, shops, and even a golf course within a half-mile or so from your front door, you won't have to go far to find fun here!
This studio has enough space for as many as four people, though with so many activities nearby you may not want to spend too much time inside!
Have a seat in the living area and gaze out the windows, or step into the full kitchen to whip up a quick meal. This efficient kitchen has all the major appliances you might find in your own home—even a dishwasher for easy clean-up—so cooking will be a snap!
When it's time to rest up for tomorrow's adventures, you will find two queen-size beds and a fold-out sofabed that can accommodate as many as four guests. You will also have your own walk-in closet and a full bathroom. Within the condo complex you will even find a coin-operated laundry facility, game room, fitness center, BBQ area, and a sparkling pool (with a kiddie pool for the little ones), so you may not need to venture too far from your condo!
Within a walkable distance (or very short drive) you will be able to find a huge variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping, and many other activities to keep everyone busy. If you drive about four miles southeast along the coastline you will reach the gorgeous Saint Andrews State Park which offers plenty of sandy beach, boat rentals, nature trails and more. You could also explore more of the Panama City Beach area, or drive over the bay into the much larger Panama City for more urban activities. Whichever way you go, adventure won't be far behind!
Book a stay in this beachfront condo in beautiful Florida and treat yourself to a much-needed coastal getaway!
*Please contact Vacasa for our special Snowbird pricing!
Washer/dryer : Shared
Pool : Shared
We were very disappointed in the room we were given! The bathroom was a joke. Painting chips were all over the bed. The whole place smelt like mildew also 20$ to park is ridiculous bc the security isn’t there all night! I will never book through this place again.
Very clean, awesome location, easy access, well stocked and no issues at all.
Had a good time and the place was very clean... Everybody there was friendly and helpful
The furniture is very dirty and the mattresses were very badly stained.
This floor will have had a floor cleaning and deep clean done by the end of October that will take care of these issues. Thank you!
Overall good location, excellent view.
Overall great experience. I will definitely be back. Cute cozy room, great price, very clean, and the staff/maintenance crew were on top of it!
i wouldn't say GREAT, but sufficient. Our room needed closet space and the wait to use of elevators was painful. Other than that, the rooms were nice and the property was in a great location and everyone was friendly.
you can not stay anywhere on the beach for this price for these accommodations.
A few friends and I booked this room for our spring break and were generally quite pleased. The place was clean, with a great view of the ocean and within walking distance of the beach. We would definitely stay again and recommend the place to anyone looking for an inexpensive, relaxing stay in PCB.
Love the location and amenities...
Great place right in the beach. It has all you need-but is really a hotel room with a small kitchen. So if you are looking for privacy from your travel companions-this is not for you! Comfortable beds, great view, wish there was a private balcony-and easy to find.
Our family of five stayed at this resort in July, 2016. We fit fairly comfortably and were quite pleased with the whole experience. I would recommend Top of the Gulf and this management company to anybody.
I would not recommend this rental for the price we stayed in it. We are not picky or high maintenance people, but we were really disappointed in the rental. It did serve it's purpose for the most part. We loved the beach and the water in Panama in beautiful. The room itself does not have WiFi. The room in on the 3rd floor and you actually have to go down to the 1rst floor in a lounge to access it. Which is inconvenient. My husband had to work and was on call while we were on vacation and internet was needed for his job. Also, when you arrive in the parking lot to buy your parking pass for the week. Security informed us that anyone that stayed in the Top of Gulf Condos were REQUIRED to wear a green wrist band at ALL TIMES. It would be fine if they gave you a band you could take on and off, but they gave you a plastic band, that snapped and did not come off until you cut it off. And I am expected to sleep and shower in this?? and never take it off the whole week I was there?? But we learned this is a really common thing in the Panama condos and hotels from spring break to Labor Day. There was several people who stayed in the Top of Gulf Condos that went without air conditioning all week. We were luckily not one of those people. Overall, our vacation was good. The beach was wonderful. Top of Gulf Condos does have a really nice pool. They had an outside shower from when you cam back from the beach. So that was really nice.
LOVE PANAMA CITY and ST ANDREWS STATE PARK
The hallway is nothing fancy but once you get into the rooms they are really nice. We stayed in 807 the first night and love the hardwood floors, toilet did move a little when u sit. But then the second night we was able to stay in our room 319 which we loved.. Perfect view.. Close to stairs and short walk to elevator. We ate at the snack shake by the pool and the bbq sandwich and cheese fries was real good. Shortest walk to the beach we have ever had. And they have a rinse station.. Sand is amazing and water was calm .. We have decided to come back in 2 months and we will be booking room 319
All in all my wife and myself were very pleased with the location of our room. the view was spectacular and the floor to ceiling window more than compensated for the absence of a private balcony.
This is the 2 nd time we stayed in Top of the Gulf. We throughly enjoyed our stay both times. Both units we stayed in were great. Very friendly staff. Right on the beach, easy access with the kids!
We really enjoyed our stay here. We were travelling with a group of 6 including children. The place was clean, people were friendly and it was very quiet. We will definitely stay again.
The stay was great...the only problem we had was at the gate. Was told we had to go to the rental company but all was worked out with call from Owner. Also, the room was great. Bathroom very small but work our okay kids were small. The pool was clean. The poolside grill was slow taking and serving food. All in all good place to stay.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review to us! We were so pleased to see that you enjoyed your time with us and were able to enjoy the pool and other amenities. Please accept our apology for the confusion at the gate, we are not sure why they would have turned you away at first either. We did just recently acquire this property so there may have just been a bit of confusion while we were making the transition. Despite the gate issue, we sincerely hope you had a great time and we would love to have you as guests again!

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The last time President Joe Biden visited Superior, Wisconsin, he warned of the danger posed by the deteriorating John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge — pointing out the decades-old corrosion that had weakened the overpass connecting the two port cities in Wisconsin and Minnesota and vowing to fix it.
Biden is returning to that bridge at the tip of Lake Superior on Thursday to announce nearly $5 billion in federal funding that would upgrade it and dozens of similar infrastructure projects nationwide, as the Democratic president jump-starts an election year push to persuade voters to reward him for his policy achievements in office. Biden is making his pitch in a critical swing state that’s part of the “blue wall” trio of states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — where he defeated Republican President Donald Trump in 2020.
More than 33,000 vehicles travel on the Blatnik Bridge every day, but heavy trucks are barred from it because of its decaying condition. That, in turn, has caused lengthy detours. Without additional federal funds, the bridge would have had to shut down by 2030, according to the White House. It is getting $1 billion in federal funding for upgrades and repairs.
The money comes from a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that Biden signed into law more than two years ago.
“It will save families time on their commutes. It will allow trucks to get goods to shelves more quickly and will boost businesses and small businesses across Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, that are looking for just a little breathing room and the opportunity to build generational wealth,” White House deputy chief of staff Natalie Quillian said.
Though the president’s visit on Thursday is not officially a campaign event, his sharpened focus on Wisconsin with the election less than 10 months away highlights its place as one of a shrinking handful of genuine battleground states.
Four of the past six presidential elections have been decided by less than a percentage point in Wisconsin, with Trump winning narrowly in 2016 against Democrat Hillary Clinton before losing to Biden by a similar margin in 2020.
All signs point to Wisconsin remaining nearly evenly divided, even as Democrats have made gains in recent elections. A Marquette Law School poll released in November showed the 2024 presidential race to be a toss-up with the election a year away.
Democratic leaders in Wisconsin have stressed the importance of Biden visiting the state. Clinton’s defeat in 2016 was blamed in part on the fact that she never campaigned in Wisconsin after winning the Democratic nomination.
“He needs to be here, simple as that,” Democratic Gov. Tony Evers told The Associated Press in an interview earlier this month.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan agreed, saying he has told Biden he must visit Wisconsin to highlight his investments in roads, bridges and broadband internet expansion and his efforts to bring down inflation and fight climate change.
“He wants to do that,” Pocan said. “He certainly understands the importance of Wisconsin.”
It’s not just Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris was in Wisconsin on Monday to promote the administration’s efforts to protect abortion rights, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be there Friday to talk up Biden’s economic policies.
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Oct. 4, 1996
New Year's Date Eyed for Library Finish
By Ellie WalradthM
UW-RF News Bureau
A $7.1 million project to renovate and add to the Chalmer Davee Library at UW-River Falls is in its final stages.
The contract work, initially scheduled to be completed in October, is now expected to be finished around Jan., 1 1997, according to Library Director Chris Baum.
The construction project, which was to begin in June of last year, was delayed because negotiations after project bids were opened, says Jim Murphy, facilities engineer. Construction began in mid-July.
The project calls for extensive renovation to the existing 81,000 square foot building, which was built in 1954 and last expanded in 1968, and an addition of 24,000 square feet.
"Once completed, the facilities will be modernized and updated. The study spaces will be more attractive and the computer areas will be more spread out," Baum, says.
Construction workers are now finishing the exterior remodeling, and the bulk of the work still to be completed is inside the library. Construction activities limit access to many areas inside the library.
Just after the start of fall semester, students were given access to the periodicals section, which are now in their permanent location. Along with the periodicals, electronic references and inter-library loan services are also available to students, Baum says.
Access to the computer writing laboratories for journalism and English, the archives and the main-entry may be available to students in October, Murphy says.
Student access to the book stacks is still prohibited since they are in an on-going construction area, so the staff is "paging" materials-retrieving it directly for the students, Baum says. The constant goal of the library staff is to provide students with the same quality service they received before the library was under construction, so the staff members continue to stress retrieval services.
A major advantage once the building is completed is a substantial addition of study space, Baum points out. Two attractive lobbies with new furniture will accommodate students at new ground- and first-floor entrances, Baum says.
Still under construction, the first floor lobby area will house the circulation and check-out counter while the writing and journalism labs will occupy that space on the ground floor.
The movement of the library Archives and Government Documents section to permanent locations has already been finished, Murphy says.
Academic Computing, which is housed in North Hall, will move to its permanent location in the library during semester break in January.

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