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The Pole expects his two former bosses to be among those battling it out to become champions over the coming months report the Liverpool Echo .
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The 35th Anniversary Gala Concert & Reception
Lenfell Hall, The Mansion, 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ
Celebrate 35 years of excellence in Opera with special guest artists, honoring Met opera star James Morris and Rutgers Opera Institute faculty Susan Quittmeyer. Hosted by former WQXR and PBS broadcaster Midge Woolsey.
Maria Natale, soprano
Ricardo Rivera, baritone
Fanyong Du, tenor
Mary Pinto, accompanist & artistic manager
Stephen DeMaio, organizer
Click the names above to view their full biographies.
Opera at Florham proudly presents its Musicale Series as the only long running Opera recital series in the state of New Jersey.
Introduce the next generation to the timeless music of Opera. Children under 12 years of age, accompanied by an adult, are admitted free of charge.
Tickets: $50 (includes concert, reception, dinner, wine and dessert)
The food and settings will be truly celebratory! The menu includes beef, chicken marsala, fish, rice pilaf, pasta, salad, vegetables, and dessert.
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New Booz & Company research strikes down the notion that misreading, ignoring or de-emphasising the market, customers and other external forces is what gets most big companies into trouble.
Companies have actually become quite good at avoiding these problems. Instead, they get into trouble because they aren’t inward-looking enough and don’t assess themselves in the same unbiased, focused way they do their competitors and the market. As a result, the strategies they develop often fail to center on the company’s most powerful capabilities and its distinctive way of providing value.
These are insights from management consulting firm Booz & Company’s recently completed report, “What Drives a Company’s Success ,” based on a new global survey of more than 700 senior-level executives across several industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, energy, electronics, consumer, pharma and automotive.
“What companies seem to be struggling with is that they don’t know themselves well enough,” says Paul Leinwand, Partner at Booz & Company. “They don’t analyse themselves with the same rigor they use to analyse the market, and don’t have an objective view of what they are truly great at doing to guide their strategic decisions.”
When asked which of six strategic issues are most problematic for companies, only 7% chose “ignoring external market forces.” However, 29% said “having too many strategic initiatives that are disconnected”; 27% said “focusing too much on short-term performance improvement and too little on what will create long-term success”; 20% said “not considering whether the company can execute its strategy”; and 11% said “trying to be like others rather than creating a differentiated identity for the company.” In fact, according to a separate Booz & Company survey, 55% of executives admitted to feeling that their company’s strategy will not lead to success.
When asked about challenges related to a company’s identity – the unique thing or things it stands for consistently over time – the biggest one, cited by 43% of the respondents, was actually knowing what that identity is, i.e., “defining their identity and how exactly they are going to add value for their customers.”
Only 36% of executives said their leaders are good at both (a) answering fundamental questions about their company’s strategy and identity and what will lead it to long-term success and (b) keeping the company on track in executing on its strategy.
“What customers need and want, of course, is critically important – but companies usually have that market-driven part well covered,” said Leinwand. “What separates the best performing companies from their less successful peers is how well they understand their identity and capabilities, and how good they are at leveraging those critically important attributes.”
Cesare Mainardi, Chief Executive Officer at Booz & Company, adds: “The most important question that companies need to ask is ‘Who do we want to be? How will we create value for customers in a way that no one else can?’ As long as leaders ignore this fundamental question they will leave substantial value on the table

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[sane-devel] Epson Perfetion 2480 scanner
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> Negative scanning works fine, only in 2400dpi resolution I see the
> interlacing effects (see the picture I attached to my first mail,
> it was scanned with in transparency Mode).
This seems to be a peculiarity of Epson scanners. The same is reported
for the 1670, but I haven't seen it on my Acer scanner.
> By the way, is there a way to control the lamp of the scanner? I'd
> like to switch off the lamp when I'm not using the scanner to
> increase it's lifetime. I noticed that one time the lamp was off
> but I can't remember the circumstances.
There's no command I know of to switch off the lamp. My scanner does
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Time Magazine is out with best pizza – of course made with pork –
A Robbinsdale pizzeria has been called out as one of the 10 best in the United States.
Pig Ate My Pizza landed on Time Magazine’s list released on Wednesday, which is almost entirely composed of pizzerias in New York City and California. Time praised Pig for “its funky, unorthodox pies,” which include a deep dish brioche pie and novel toppings like pulled pork shoulder and potato chips.
Pig is owned by the partners behind the Travail, a fine dining restaurant in Robbinsdale. http://bit.ly/1VCGHZq

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Luke Walton’s job has come into question a lot this season but the Los Angeles Lakers have mostly stood by their head coach. Nevertheless, it’s not out of the realm of possibilities that this could be Walton’s last season on the job.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (appearing on the Rich Eisen Show), several NBA executives and agents believe the Lakers will fire Walton and already have their eyes on his successor.
“Whatever you want to say about LaVar Ball, he has smoked out the fact that the Lakers do not support Luke Walton. And that is now crystal clear.
“And there are now guys out there wondering openly to me—executives, coaches, agents—who the Lakers are going to hire as their next coach.
“Because that has been revealed here: That they do not have unconditional support for Luke.” […]
“I got executives in my ear, I got agents in my ear, saying, ‘Oh yeah, they’re probably going to hire David Fizdale.’”
Recent reports have indicated that Walton’s job is safe but it’s easy to see the logic here.
The Lakers are planning on signing two star free agents this summer and their main target is LeBron James. James, who would already be making a risk by joining such a young team, would potentially want a more established head coach and he and Fizdale have a relationship dating back to their Miami Heat days. It’s also important to remember that Windhorst is more connected to LeBron’s camp than any other reporter in the NBA.
Meanwhile, this rumor is the latest in a long line of reports about the future of the team, its roster, and its coaches, something that many members of the organization have admitted is lingering over them as the season continues.
Fizdale was surprisingly fired by Memphis Grizzlies earlier this season, potentially after a falling out with Marc Gasol. He could theoretically be asked to join the team as an assistant coach, a role in which he thrived in Miami.


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Posts Tagged ‘literature’
History tells us that Walter Benjamin, the influential German critic of literature, art, and culture, died more than seventy years ago. So how is it that he’s now out doing lectures and has published a new book?
The fascinating tale in its entirety at “An Investigation Into the Reappearance of Walter Benjamin.”
[TotH to Tyler Hellard's Pop Loser]
* Walter Benjamin
As we celebrate simulacra, we might recall that it was on this date in 1969 that “Sugar, Sugar” hit the top of the U.S. pop charts. Written by Jeff Berry and Andy Kim as one of 16 musical segments performed by “The Archies” (a group of studio musicians) in the CBS “The Archie Comedy Hour,” the tune went on to become the number-one single of the year.
A mash-up of fine art and current SMS messages…
From the sacred…
…to the profane…
… readers will find oh so many more at If Paintings Could Text…
[TotH to @mattiekahn]
* Pablo Picasso (whose paintings-with-texts are here)
As we just hit “send,” we might recall that it was on this date in 1545 that François Rabelais received the permission of King François I to publish the Gargantua series– Gargantua and Pantagruel as we know it. In fact, Rabelais’ wild mix of fantasy, satire, the grotesque, bawdy jokes, and songs had been circulating pseudonymously for years.
Rabelais wrote at a time of great ferment in the French language, and contributed mightily to it– both in coinage and in usage. But his influence was even broader (Tristram Shandy, e.g., is full of quotes from Rabelais) and continues to this day via writers including Milan Kundera, Robertson Davies, and Kenzaburō Ōe.
In fact, some schoolchildren do have to work really hard for their educations…
More perilous paths at “25 Of The Most Dangerous And Unusual Journeys To School In The World.”
Lest we wonder if it’s worth it, we might spare a memorial moment for Michel Eyquem de Montaigne; he died on this date in 1592. Best known during his lifetime as a statesman, Montaigne is remembered for popularizing the essay as a literary form. His effortless merger of serious intellectual exercises with casual anecdotes and autobiography– and his massive volume Essais (translated literally as “Attempts” or “Trials”)– contain what are, to this day, some of the most widely influential essays ever written. Montaigne had a powerful influence on writers ever after, from Descartes, Pascal, and Rousseau, through Hazlitt, Emerson, and Nietzsche, to Zweig, Hoffer, and Asimov. Indeed, he’s believed to have been an influence on the later works of Shakespeare.
A collaboration of data scientists at the University of Vermont and the Mitre Corporation, the Hedonometer was created to gauge happiness by assessing word use. It was first applied to Twitter, as readers can see here. More lately, it has been turned on the repository at Project Gutenberg, so that users can test the “happiness” of thousands of classic books… as above. The chart in the top left shows happiness metrics through the whole of the book; the chart on the right shows a comparison of book sections, which one can select in the first chart.
As our friends at Flowing Data observe, “I wish I could say this meant something to me…” Still, it makes one happy to know that they’re on the case.
* Dalai Lama
As we search for word replacements codes, we might recall that it was on this date in 1977 that Hamida Djandoubi became the last person to be legally executed in France by guillotine.
How to get an 11-year-old interested in the works of David Foster Wallace? Crack out your copy of Infinite Jest, and recreate it in Lego. That was the project embarked upon back in April by American English professor Kevin Griffith and his 11-year-old son Sebastian. They’ve just finished, and – running to more than 100 scenes, as I guess any recreation of a 1,000-plus page novel would have to – it’s something of a masterpiece. It certainly puts these Lego scenes of classic literature to shame.
Griffith and his son had the idea to “translate” Infinite Jest into Lego after reading Brendan Powell Smith’s The Brick Bible, which takes on the New Testament. “Wallace’s novel is probably the only contemporary text to offer a similar challenge to artists working in the medium of Lego”…
Read the more at “David Foster Wallace novel translated by an 11-year-old – into Lego,” and see more at at the Griffiths’ web site, Brickjest.
* David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest
As we piece it all together, we might send transformational birthday greetings to Paul Goodman; he was born on this date in 1911. A man of many parts, Goodman earned a PhD in literature from the University of Chicago, where he taught until he was fired for insisting on his rights openly to avow his bisexuality and to fall in love with his students. He went on to become a novelist, playwright, lay therapist (he co-founded the Gestalt Therapy movement), social critic, anarchist philosopher, and public intellectual. The author of dozens of books, he’s probably best remembered for Growing Up Absurd and The Community of Scholars. Part of the group known as “the New York intellectuals” (which included Daniel Bell, Norman Mailer, Irving Howe, Alfred Kazin, Norman Podhoretz, Mary McCarthy, Lionel Trilling, and Philip Rahv) he was a regular contributor to Politics, Partisan Review, The New Republic, Commentary, The New Leader, Dissent and The New York Review of Books.
Any page of Paul Goodman will give you not only originality and brilliance but wisdom – that is, something to think about. He is our peculiar, urban, twentieth-century Thoreau, the quintessential American mind of our time.
“I have had UFO experiences, and yet, at the same time, I can easily be convinced that none of it is true”*…
In 1995, as part of the Walt Disney Company Presents series (that was hosted by Michael Eisner, doing his not-very-successful best to channel Walt), Disney aired “Alien Encounters.” A documentary that opens with footage of “an actual spacecraft from another world, piloted by alien intelligence,” and the pronouncement that “intelligent life from distant galaxies is now attempting to make open contact with the human race,” it only aired once.
* Frank Black (AKA Black Francis, of the Pixies)
As we look to the skies, we might spare a thought for Gertrude Stein; she died on this date in 1946. An American ex-pat, Stein was an author, poet, and memoirist (The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas). But she was probably most impactful and is best remembered as a hostess and mentor to a generation of writers (e.g., Hemingway,described her salon in A Moveable Feast) and artists (e.g., Picasso) in Paris, where– “the mother of us all”**– she held court for forty years.
** The Mother of Us All was the title of a Virgil Thomson opera for which Stein wrote the libretto. And while the subject of the opera, Susan B. Anthony, certainly deserves the epithet, so, many have observed, did its author.
Long before the lights from Pittsburgh’s PNC Park began illuminating the North Shore every summer, a local corporation gave the city an art show every night on the same grounds.
The Westinghouse Electric Supply Company (a subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, or Wesco), based in Pittsburgh, moved into a warehouse facing the Allegheny River in 1948. On its roof, a giant orange and blue sign spelled out the the company’s tag line, “You can be sure … if it’s Westinghouse.”
As modernist design trickled down from the Bauhaus to Madison Avenue, most noticeably in the 1960s, corporate giants like Westinghouse began leaning towards minimalist visual identities. In 1960, Paul Rand gave the company a logo that looked like an electrical socket that also spelled out the letter W.
Six years later, Richard Huppertz, head of Westinghouse’s Corporate Design Center, wanted to emphasize the company’s sleek new identity with text-free signage on top of their North Shore warehouse. Huppertz ran the idea by Rand, who then came up with the country’s first computer-controlled sign…
Read the rest of this illuminating story at “Remembering Pittsburgh’s Most Mesmerizing Sign.”
* Walt Whitman
As we celebrate bright ideas, we might turn to the noir side and send hard-boiled birthday greetings to Raymond Chandler, novelist (The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely, et al.) and screenwriter (Double Indemnity, with Billy Wilder, e.g.), whose Philip Marlowe was (with Hammett’s Sam Spade) synonymous with “private detective,” whose style (with Hammett’s) defined a genre, and who was (unlike Hammett) born on this date in 1888.
Love interest nearly always weakens a mystery because it introduces a type of suspense that is antagonistic to the detective’s struggle to solve the problem. It stacks the cards, and in nine cases out of ten, it eliminates at least two useful suspects. The only effective love interest is that which creates a personal hazard for the detective – but which, at the same time, you instinctively feel to be a mere episode. A really good detective never gets married.
- Raymond Chandler, “Casual Notes on the Mystery Novel” (essay, 1949)


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Cheerleaders are flying the flag for De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) as they flip and tumble their way to the World Championships.
Bringing together choreographed stunts on the global stage will be a dream come true for the all-female cheer squad featuring DMU cheerleaders.
Representing DMU: Cara Murphy, Nia Durant, Rhian Comley & Sarah Smith
RDC Cheerleaders will be trying to impress the judges at the three-day World Championships at the Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, from April 28.
They will go head-to-head with hundreds of teams from up to 20 nations as they perform a two-and-a-half minute routine to music, which will include stunts, jumps, tumbling, dance and pyramids.
The Senior Level 5 team has been hard at work since winning the national cheerleading championships in Glasgow in March last year. They have stepped up training sessions from once to twice a week, as well as adding extra cardio and conditioning at home.
The team of 22 is made up of four DMU representatives; Education Studies student Nia Durant, 21, Dance graduate Rhian Comley, 23, and university team coaches Sarah Smith, 28, and Cara Murphy, 25.
RDC Cheerleaders are preparing for the World Championships in Florida
Sarah said: “We are the first Leicestershire team ever to win a place at the World Cheerleading Championships.
“We want to put the whole of Leicestershire, particularly DMU, on the map. This is also a massive inspiration to everyone involved in cheerleading at DMU; it’s something for them to aspire to.
“We’re feeling so tired as we’ve been training so hard, but we’re so excited about the competition.
“We’re working to perfect our routine. We’re going for gold but just being in the World Championships is a dream come true for us all.”
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Sarah, who works for the NHS, has been cheerleading for 17 years. She is well-known for coaching the university’s cheerleading team, DMU Saints, which has about 50 members in its female and co-ed teams. The DMU squad train twice a week, on Sunday and Tuesday evenings, and is rapidly establishing itself as one of the UK’s top University teams.
Sarah is also working hard to reinforce the changing image of cheerleading as it has recently been recognised as a sport, and is expected to appear in future Olympic Games.
She said: “Cheerleading is much more than many people think. It’s not just pom poms; we are doing stunts and throwing people into the air!
“Cheerleading is an extremely difficult athletic sport that is growing in popularity.
“It’s a variety of gymnastics, dance and choreography. It incorporates everything and it is great fun.”
To find out more about cheerleading at DMU, visit www.demontfortsu.com and look for cheerleading under sports clubs.
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Listing at the Beginning of the August
Unless otherwise noted, the group generally meets around 8 AM in the Basha’s parking lot in Payson, near Taco Bell. Here is a current listing of this month’s proposed Club field trips:
The list is updated frequently as more trips are identified. Please be thinking of places you would like to visit and share them with the Club.
Mid-Month Excursion Updates
If changes to the above field trip schedule occur, the updates will be provided here.
Other Opportunities this Month
In addition to the Club-sponsored trips, the Club is frequently invited to participate in other Rock Club field trips. Those activities will be identified here.
Please email us at [email protected] or call (928) 363-8170 if you want to join one of the trips.
Arizona is home to the Petrified Forest, world renowned for the fossilized trees that lived about 225 million years ago. The petrified wood is very colorful due to impurities in the wood deposited during the fossilization process. While the Petrified Forest is best known for these fossil logs, there are other locations along the rim leading to the Chinle Formation where you can also find petrified wood in a variety of colors. The Payson Rimstones are fortunate to live relatively close to these locations allowing for day trips that reap big rewards!
Photos on this page thanks to Rimstones Rock Club members Ed Vos, Becky & Larry Bagshaw
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Local officials are coping with the loss of state funding.
“Delaying payments to schools and delaying payments to agencies – these are not popular things that I’m doing,” David Paterson told The Times.
“It’s scary because I wonder if (Paterson) knows what he’s doing,” said Carol Pickering, the superintendent of the Hyde Park School District.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver supported Paterson’s move, saying his aides can “manage cash as they see fit.”
An M.T.A. committee moved one step closer to service cuts and its doomsday scenario.
The Post says this is “the price New Yorkers must pay to support a public-sector wage-and-benefit structure that private-sector wage-slaves can only dream about.”
Bill Hammond says something must be done.
The Times Union doesn’t understand why the man-cave guys got fired but Joe Bruno got a pass from state watchdogs.
Mike Daly says Jay-Z was not named for subway lines, and if cuts go through, couldn’t be.
New York’s education commissioner, David Steiner, says we should look at expanding the charter school cap.
Bruce Blakeman, a former comptroller candidate, is mulling a run against Kirsten Gillibrand.
And below, David Paterson talks about his office of taxpayer accountability:


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Nowadays the gaming industry is actively developing, so each online casino aims to expand the range of slots. Every official Latvian casino website provides a range of slots:
- Classic slots with fruity symbols and minimal options;
- 3d machines with unusual parameters and options;
- Slots with 200+ and even 1000+ ways of forming combinations;
- machines with progressive jackpots;
- slot machines with multi-level bonus rounds;
- all sorts of table and card games;
- scratch cards and instant lotteries.
The administrations of Latvia’s online casinos try to do their best to make sure that the game is bright and satisfying for everyone. The assortment of gambling halls is constantly replenished with new games. And slot machines from Yggdrasil, Quickspin, NetEnt, Microgaming and Novomatic are extremely popular. These developers are well known not only in Latvia, but throughout the world.
If a person has never played online slots before, he or she will see the top slot machines on most Latvian websites. These are the most popular machines, which combine simple rules and big winnings.
Peculiarities of slot machines in Latvia
Administration of Latvian online casinos has the most serious approach to the selection of gaming collection for their sites. Judging by the comments of regular players, slot machines have such advantages:
- high RTP percentage (from 96% and higher);
- Large variety of subjects and themes – each visitor to the online casino can choose for themselves what they really like;
- Fair rules of the game are guaranteed – Latvian gaming machines are regularly checked by independent auditing companies.
Is there anything that distinguishes online casinos with a Latvian licence from sites in other countries? Yes, in casinos with Latvian license only Latvians can play for money. When you create an account, you can specify any country of residence, but later the player will still need to specify the national identification card number of a citizen of Latvia. If, however, a person from Latvia registers on any other country’s casino website, he will be able to run the slot machines for money without obstacles.
Legality of slot machines in Latvia
The history of casinos in Latvia began back in 1991. But only 7 years later gambling became legal. In 1998 the Gambling Supervision Inspectorate of the Republic of Latvia was founded. It is still in operation. Casinos are also regulated by the Gambling and Lotteries Law of 2005.
It covers not only land-based halls but also online casinos. The Inspectorate is in charge of issuing Latvian licences. In 2015, only 6 sites with slot machines were granted special licences. They differ slightly from the licenses of Malta, the UK, Curacao and other countries. Many more casinos are now operating under licence. These sites can be trusted.
Free slot machines
In the Latvian online casinos you can play for free on the test demonstration modes. The game is played for virtual credits. They cannot run out as refreshing the page returns the number of credits to the original number. Free play is available both before and after registration. The exception, as in online casinos in other countries, is the Live category. It involves only playing for real money.
Real money casino games
In addition to the fact that the Latvian license is quite strict, there are several other features that make the online casinos in Latvia significantly different from others.
Money transactions are possible exclusively by means of bank transfers. On average, the minimum deposit is €5. During registration, you have to specify in which Latvian bank the account is opened. Also IBAN number should be specified, all transactions in the future will pass through this account.
You can use any bank in Latvia (Citadele, Swedbank, Rigensis bank, Bigbank AS and others).
There are no wagering requirements at all. If a person is even a little bit familiar with the gaming industry, he knows that each promotion specifies the wagering coefficient. In order to wager the money, they need to be transferred from the special account to the main account by wagering. The Latvian casino completely lacks this system.
The bonus system in the Latvian online casinos is built differently. It does not offer +100% for the first deposit and so on. Typically, the bonus is 2-4% of the deposit. For example, if a customer makes a deposit of 150 euros, he will get an additional 5%. But it is important to remember that this small reward does not have to be wagered, which is very convenient. It should be understood that bonuses at online casinos in Latvia are always money, which is definitely at the player’s disposal.
As for the popular freespins, they are also provided. It’s just that they are given out for free. The player spins the reels and gets their bet back in case they lose.
Since Latvian casinos have no wagering conditions at all, customers can withdraw money immediately after depositing. However, to avoid fraud, the administration of each online casino reserves the right to charge a transaction fee.
Categories of slot machines
The modern online casino in Latvia offers users a wide selection of slot machines for all tastes. Each visitor will be able to choose what he really likes. Below are the most popular categories and more detailed information about them.
New casino games
This section is popular with more experienced players who know a thing or two about gambling. If it’s important for a person not to miss the release of new slots, they will find everything they need here. It is recommended to test the new slot machines for free in demo modes before making bets to understand all the subtleties and choose a successful strategy.
Roulette is the most commonly played table game at modern online casinos, with simple and straightforward rules. Simply select a sector, spin the wheel and wait for the game to end. As far as roulette varieties are concerned, the following types are now available:
- French Roulette – the very first roulette game, still very much alive today;
- European Roulette with 37 counters;
- American roulette with zero and double zero.
Apart from the basic types of roulette there are additional types with their own characteristics and advantages, such as Mystery Roulette x38, Marvel Roulette and so on.
Card games and LIVE casino
Many Latvian gambling enthusiasts prefer table games and the Live section at online casinos. These are represented by poker, baccarat, blackjack, craps and other games. The most famous manufacturer of Live games is Evolution Gaming. It offers players stunning graphics and maximum realism in its slots. And online casino customer reviews confirm that it’s easy to break a big score here. Another popular provider of games against professional croupiers is the Swedish company NetEnt. Live games are now available at every online casino in Latvia.
Progressive jackpot slot machines are popular with regular online casino customers. They can be used to hit the jackpot big time. One of the most popular providers of slot machines with the opportunity to break the progressive jackpot is EGT.
And one of the most popular slot machines in this category is Mega Fortune. He has more than once made ordinary people really lucky.
Popular slot machines
Below are the slot machines that are in high demand in the gambling industry, which have become a kind of symbol of it.
- Crazy Monkey is an industry classic with a minimal set of options and an interesting monkey story. There are several bonus rounds in which the player has to save the animal;
- Resident – online slot spy in which the player expects multi-level bonus rounds combined with simple rules;
- Fruit Cocktail – fruity classics with 5 reels and 9 paylines;
- Bananas Go Bahamas – online slot machine about the adventures of funny fruit on the island;
- Lucky Lady’s Charm Deluxe – slot, which conquered the hearts of women, because each symbol promotes good luck.
But it’s not just slot machines that are popular with Latvian online casino customers. Sports betting is also in high demand here, as many players prefer the outcomes of matches to spinning the reels. The most popular sports are hockey, football and basketball. Many online casinos have a special betting section. Players like to place bets, receive freebies and get their adrenaline pumping by watching their favourite teams.
Latvia has also seen an increase in demand for cyber sports, e.g. Dota 2 and Counter Strike computer game championships, in recent years.
Best slot machine manufacturers
Regular online casino customers note these providers:
Slots from these providers are most often run by online casino customers. They are available for free and for real money, so they are recommended for beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
✅How much can I win on the slot machines?
↪ If it were not possible to win big money on online casino sites, gambling would not be so popular. The bigger the bet, the higher the chances of hitting the jackpot. But it is important to keep in mind that there are no universal strategies that lead to a 100% win.
✅How to choose a slot machine in a casino?
↪ New users are advised to choose classic slots with a minimum of bonus options and rounds. A great option – the machine with 3-5 reels and fruit symbols. Pay attention to the theme of the slot and the number of ways to form combinations. The more there are, the harder it can be to understand the features of the slot. Players with experience in the industry of gambling can choose a slot with unusual parameters or game of the Live category. Here, vibrant emotions and an adrenaline rush are guaranteed, and playing for money is sure to be profitable.
✅How do I play for free at the casino?
↪ The demo mode is available even without registering at the online casino. Here, the game is played for Fun credits. The only drawback is that it is impossible to withdraw winnings in this mode. Demo created so that players were able to test the slots and pick successful tactics.
✅How to download slot machines for free?
↪ Almost every Lithuanian online casino site has the ability to download a special application to gain access to the game collection, even in the absence of the Internet.
✅How do I start playing for real money at the casino?
↪ To do so, you just need to register on the website and top up your balance. After that, you only need to choose a slot machine of interest and make bets.
✅What do I need to know to play online casino was the most profitable?
- Look at things realistically. Absolutely anyone can lose. Losses happen even to the most experienced players
- Do not make big bets at once. It is better to gradually increase them
- Remember, as you spin the reels, you’ll win some, then lose some. This is a normal process. But if you manage to win a large sum, you should finish the game session
- Use the free demo mode to learn the ins and outs of slots and pick your tactics.
- Don’t get your hopes up for a guaranteed one or the other strategy
- Be as serious as possible not only about your choice of slots, but also about your choice of online casinos
The main thing is not to hesitate. Latvia’s online casinos really do offer incredible payouts at times. All you have to do is believe in fortune, take your time and wisely manage your bets.

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Harumaki, a Japanese spring roll, is a light finger food often served in East Asia. It's light, crunchy and full of flavour when you take a bite. The crispy snack was initially introduced to Japan by the Chinese and adapted for local tastes.
This Japanese dish is extremely versatile as you can make it with any fillings you like. But, we do have some easy cooking tips to make these delicious snacks simple to cook.
So, here's our harumaki recipe for you to start making this crowd pleaser at home.
- What is harumaki made of?
- Japanese spring roll vs Chinese spring roll
- What does Japanese spring roll taste like?
- Harumaki Calories
- Japanese spring roll fillings
- Harumaki Ingredients
- Vegetarian Harumaki Ingredients
- Gluten-Free Harumaki
- Nama Harumaki
- How to prepare Japanese spring rolls
- Harumaki Cooking Tips
- Harumaki Dipping Sauce
- Harumaki Recipe (Japanese Spring Roll)
- Harumaki Variations
What is harumaki made of?
Harumaki spring roll is made of pork, chicken and vegetables wrapped in a thin, stretchy skin using flour, water and salt. Usually, we also add chopped mushrooms, carrots and green onions to add flavour.
However, you can put anything you want, as long as you manage to snugly wrap all the ingredients inside. Get creative!
Harumaki pronunciation has four syllables, “huh-roo-muh-key”. The word itself means 'spring rolls' directly translated from Japanese to English.
Japanese spring roll vs Chinese spring roll
The key difference between Japanese and Chinese spring rolls is that traditional Japanese ones tend not to have garlic.
However, most Harumaki roll ingredients are similar to Chinese spring rolls with a combination of vegetables, meat, and glass noodles wrapped in a thin pastry and then fried.
Another way it differs from the Chinese version is because the filling is slightly thick due to the addition of potato starch to make a thick gravy.
Furthermore, since there are no eggs in the recipe, the spring roll skin is thinner and more elastic than egg rolls.
However, if you cannot find any store-bought versions, you can still use egg roll skins. The taste will be denser and less chewy, but it still works.
What does Japanese spring roll taste like?
Harumaki tastes light and crispy. However, it's also slightly wet due to the gravy combined with the ingredients.
Compared to other types of Japanese spring rolls, the skin tears apart quickly, so you should eat them fresh from the fryer.
Our harumaki recipe has about 180 calories per piece. While it is certainly calorie dense, you get various nutrients from the range of ingredients in each piece!
Japanese spring roll fillings
There are many different ingredients that you can include in a harumaki roll. You can even make vegan or vegetarian versions, depending on your preference. Here is a list of typical ingredients you can find in restaurant versions:
- spring onions
To make Harumaki, you need store-bought wrappers, seasoning sauces, meat, and any vegetables you want in your Japanese spring roll. Here is our essential list of ingredients for the dish:
- Harumaki wrapper
- Glass noodles
- Meat (ground pork, shredded chicken or minced shrimp)
- Vegetables (Carrots, cabbages, green onions, mushrooms)
- Seasoning (Sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce)
- Vegetable oil
You can make your own wrappers with wheat flour and water. But that can take some time. So instead, buying spring roll wrappers from an online or grocery store will work.
Look for 8-inch or around 22cm size wrappers to get the best results. And remember, they're not the same as egg roll wrappers.
Vegetarian Harumaki Ingredients
If you prefer to make Harumaki vegetarian, you can try a wide variety of vegetables. Instead of meat, you can also add tofu as a replacement protein. Include raw fresh vegetables without seasoning. Here are some ingredients that are typically used in vegetarian Japanese spring rolls:
- Dried shiitake mushrooms
- Yellow onion
- Bean sprouts
If you notice, these are vegetables that usually grow in Spring. That's because this Asian snack is traditionally made in Japan to eat in the Spring and enjoy the seasonal produce.
They also have crunchy, dry textures and are milder in taste than other vegetables. Therefore, choosing different options does not significantly affect flavour and texture.
However, we do not recommend using juicy vegetables such as cherry tomatoes. This will make the filling of your vegetable Harumaki too wet as potato starch is added to make the gravy inside.
Japanese spring rolls are made with wheat flour, so they are not gluten-free. However, if you have a strict diet, you can use wrappers made of rice flour to make your harumaki gluten-free.
You will need 1 tablespoon rice flour and 1tbsp potato starch, mixed with 1 ½ tablespoon water. Add salt to taste.
It's easy to make rice paper to use for your Harumaki wrapper. Just follow the steps below:
- Whisk rice flour, potato starch, water and salt together.
- Cover a plate with plastic wrap when it turns into a gluey paste.
- Stretch the paste across until it fits tightly.
Another version of Japanese spring rolls is Nama Harumaki. Nama means raw in Japanese, so the filling usually consists of mostly raw ingredients.
The Harumaki wrapper in this nama version is not deep fried. Therefore, they resemble more like rice paper rolls. Instead of meat, cooks would use ingredients such as garlic, ginger, coriander, or mint leaves. Usually, the Japanese version does not include carrot or bean sprouts to make it easier to chew.
A light sauce made of Yuzu, sunflower oil, and rice vinegar is drizzled over the snack. This version comes from Vietnam, which the Japanese adapted.
How to prepare Japanese spring rolls
Before you start cooking, prepare all the ingredients on hand and ready to use, as the process is time-sensitive.
First, be sure to prepare the filling beforehand. After they're cooked, you'll need to let the mixture cool and dry out before forming the Harumaki roll. This step prevents holes in the wrappers. You can speed up the cooling process by spreading the filling onto a metal tray and then putting the tray on a bigger tray filled with cold water. But be sure not to let any water get into the mixture.
You must make sure the filling is ready before you wrap them. This is because the wrapper dries out very quickly if you leave it in the open. So, if you leave your wrappers open, they will get stiff and will not be easy to use.
Next, once your spring roll fillings dry thoroughly, divide them into ten even portions. This makes it easier to make your rolls about the same size.
Afterwards, it's time to wrap the filling tightly inside the wrapper. It's best to wrap the roll tightly to prevent air bubbles. This will make sure the filling will not burst when fried. Not thoroughly drying the filling will also cause the Japanese spring roll to explode.
Lastly, start frying at a low temperature (around 120℃) to remove the moisture from the wrapper. Do this for 5-10 minutes. And finish with a quick fry at a high temperature (around 160°C / 320°F) to make it beautifully crispy. However, if you go above 160°C, you risk burning your snack.
Harumaki Cooking Tips
If you've done a trial run for this Japanese snack and it didn't turn out well, don't give up. Here are some cooking tips to help you on your next attempt.
Why are my rolls not crispy?
To make the Japanese spring roll crispy, you must let your ingredients dry thoroughly. Then you must finish your fry at a high heat of 160°C / 320°F. Anything less, and the wrapper turns soggy.
However, it would help if you started at a lower temperature and gradually increased it. Because the filling needs time to dry out, or else the roll will trap the moisture inside, making it very soggy.
After frying, space each roll out on a paper towel, drain the grease and let them cool. The towel will absorb excess moisture, helping the snack stay nice and crisp.
Why does my roll burst while frying?
If your Japanese spring roll bursts, it means you did not cool the filling enough. Or you did not roll the wrapper tightly enough.
As a result, the air left inside will cause the ingredients to heat up, expand and explode. So the solution is simple: dry the filling and wraps the skin tightly when packing in the elements.
Why are there air bubbles on the spring roll wrapper?
When you immediately start frying the snack without heating it slightly, the water will expand immediately.
This process causes the wrapper to swell and harden, so you'll get air bubbles.
So to prevent this, start at around 100 -120°C and slowly turn the heat up. But be careful that it's not too hot. Once the wrapper looks golden brown, you've got the right temperature.
Can I freeze the Japanese spring roll?
If you want to keep them instead of eating every single one immediately, you can! You can freeze the cooked Japanese spring rolls for up to 3 months.
First, let them cool down after cooking, then place them in an airtight container. Then, put the container in the freezer.
Harumaki Dipping Sauce
We believe the best way to eat your Harumaki roll is with a light dipping sauce! It's super easy to make and helps to elevate your dish.
The Japanese traditionally use mustard and soy sauce, avoiding thick dips such as sweet chilli sauce or plum sauce. You'll need:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Two tablespoons of hoisin sauce
- One tablespoon water
- One minced clove of garlic
- One teaspoon of chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon minced ginger
Once you're ready to make the refreshing dip, follow the simple steps below:
- Combine everything in a mixing bowl.
- Add additional hoisin sauce to thicken the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Before serving, heat the mixture in a small saucepan. Serve warm.
Harumaki Recipe (Japanese Spring Roll)
- 5 shiitake mushroom sliced
- 200 grams ground pork
- 125 grams glass noodles
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2-3 green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 sheets spring roll skin
- 2 tbsps potato starch mixed with water
- 1½ cups vegetable oil frying
- Gather the ingredients and prepare the harumaki filling. Soak the glass noodles in hot water until soft. Drain water and cut the noodles. Let it cool. Chop all the vegetables.
- Heat a medium skillet with one teaspoon of sesame oil. Add ground pork and cook thoroughly. Add shiitake mushrooms and carrots to the pork. Cook until the vegetables are soft. Add seasoning. Take off the heat and let it cool.
- Mix the pork, glass noodles, and chopped green onions. Let the mixture cool. Divide the filling into 8 or 10 portions.
- Take your Japanese spring roll skin and cover it with plastic wrap or a moist paper towel to prevent them from drying. Prepare the starch mixture and filling.
- Place one sheet with the corner pointing towards you. Spread the starch mixture thinly on the skin. Place one serving of filling closer to the corner and fold it over. Fold the left and right corners towards the centre. Using your fingertip, apply the starch mix to the final corner to seal. Cover in plastic until all done.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 120°C (250 ℉). Gently fry the harumaki roll, turning it occasionally. Increase the heat slightly. Fry until lightly brown. Place your roll on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Cut them into desired sizes and serve with dip.
Calories have been calculated using an online calculator. Nutritional information offered on Honest Food Talks is for general information purposes and are only rough estimations.
Of course, this versatile snack has different variations. It's interesting to see how people have customised it worldwide to suit their preferences. Here are some other versions of this popular snack:
- Nama harumaki
- Banana harumaki
- Harumaki de camarão (shrimp)
- Harumaki de queijo
Are you looking for more light snacks? Other Japanese dishes such as kappa maki, Kani salad and gunkan maki are also easy to recreate and delicious to eat. You can enjoy making these finger foods with your guests or family.
If you need more inspiration, follow Honest Food Talks on Instagram @honestfoodtalks. Happy cooking and eating!


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ASSESSMENT OF STUDY STRATEGIES AND ACHIEVEMENT GOALS OF SANDWICH STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, KWARA STATE)
This study examined the study strategies and achievement goals of sandwich students in University of Ilorin. The study found out the achievement goals held by sandwich students; study strategies adopted by sandwich students; the relationship between achievement goal and study strategies of sandwich students and determined if the study strategies of sandwich students in University of Ilorin depends on gender. This study employed descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consists of all students of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. A simple random sampling method was used to select 100 students across all the departments. A researcher’s designed questionnaire was used to elicit information on students’ study strategies and achievement goals. Descriptive statistics of percentage t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used for data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that the level of study strategy of sandwich students in University of Ilorin was low on majority; the level of achievement goal students in University of Ilorin was high on majority; there was significant relationship between study strategies and achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin; there was no is no significant difference in the achievement goal and study strategies of sandwich students in University of Ilorin based on gender. It was therefore recommended that the sandwich students should be orientated on the need to adopt study strategies that will assist them in their academic pursuit; students should be sensitized on the importance of achievement goals and the need to set realistic ones; the sandwich students should be orientated on the need to adopt study strategies that will commensurate with the kind of achievement goals ahead of them; and students, irrespective of gender, should be exposed to the kinds of instructional methods that will assist them in achieving their goals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Table of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Purpose of the Study 4
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Research Hypotheses 5
1.6 Significance of the Study 6
1.7 Scope of the Study 7
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms 8
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 Concept of Study Strategies 10
2.2 Self-Regulated Study/Learning Strategy 13
2.2.1 Theories of Self-Regulated Learning 14
2.3 Concept of Achievement Goals 24
2.4 Sources of Study Strategies among Sandwich Undergraduate
Students in Nigeria 26
2.5 Types of Achievement Goal 29
2.6 Importance of Study Strategies on the Individual 38
2.7 Achievement Goals among Sandwich Undergraduates 54
2.8 Summary of the Literature Reviewed 69
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 72
3.2 Population of the Study 73
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques 73
3.4 Research Instrument 73
3.5 Validity of Instrument 74
3.6 Reliability of Instrument 74
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection 75
3.8 Data Analysis Techniques 75
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND INTERRELATION
4.1 Descriptive Analysis of Respondents 76
4.2 Answering Research Questions 77
4.3 Summary of Findings 83
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND
5.1 Discussion of the Findings 84
5.2 Conclusion 85
5.3 Recommendations 87
5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies 88
1.1 Background to the Study
Sandwich study programme is a form of Adult education which United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO, 2006) described as “the entire body of organized educational processes, whatever the content, level, method whether they prolong or replace initial education in schools, colleges and universities as well as in apprenticeship”. Thus, persons regarded as adults by society to which they belong develop their technical or professional skills and bring about changes in their attitudes or behaviours in two-fold perspective of full personal development and participation in balanced and independent social, economic and cultural development.
The sandwich and part-time degree programmes represent one of the last available opportunities or chances for becoming university graduates in Nigeria. This is because there are so many people who are also capable of learning but inadequately or deliberately were not opportuned to do so because of certain reasons. Psychologically, it can be accepted that people who are mature and socially responsible and economically viable, technically qualified and mentally sound, may be considered as the beneficiaries of Sandwich Degree Programme or Course (Akinade, 2007).
Study Strategies plays an important role in the academic achievement of sandwich students. Good study strategies lead to good academic achievement goals and bad study lead to poor academic record as there is direct relationship between study habits and academic achievement (Verma, 2006; Verma and Kumar 2009, Satapathy and Singhal, 2000; Vyas 2002). Ramamurti (2003) rightly emphasized that despite possessing good intelligence and personality, the absence of good study strategy hampers academic achievement. Hence study strategy of students play important role in learning and fundamental to school success. Good study habit skills like note taking, having regular time to study, and organizing for a test, while removing the distraction that comes from television or phone call at home can lead to good academic performance (Tschumper, 2006). Effective study habits help students to achieve good results (Sadia, 2005). A proper study habit enables an individual to reap a good harvest in future.
Achievement goal, According to Okegbile (2007) achievement goal is a pedagogical terminology used while determining learner’s success in formal education, which is measured through factors exerting influence essentially. The National Policy on Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2013) has identified school achievement content according to school subjects which are classified as core or elective subjects. In every school setting, students are perpetually in search of academic success, the success of academic achievement is their ultimate goal. Academic achievement in agricultural science can be expressed in the form of good scores and prizes as a result of hard work and exceptional performance in classroom test, assignment and examination (Robinson, 2001). Verma (2006) stressed that good study habits promotes academic performance of the students and high and low achievers as well as over and under achievers differ significantly with regard to quality and strength of their study habit. Learning is defined as a knowledge or skill acquired through study or by being taught.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Students learn best under conducive atmosphere in school. One of the challenges that tertiary students face is to be able to adjust properly to their new environment and to cope with demands of the school for effective learning. The sandwich students, many of whom never dreamt to continue schooling have found their way into school because of the demand of the current educational reform in the country. The implication is that these students would have to persevere to cope with the demands of tertiary life. The students combine classroom teaching with a course of study. Taking into consideration their entry behavior (academic background) of such students, the schedule for their programme that is during their vacation holiday (face to face in education), meager salaries as untrained teachers and more so their status as bread winners to their families, it is pertinent to identity the factors that can cause achievement goal among the sandwich students. This is because failure to cope with achievement goal can lead to negative consequences including poor academic performance and drop out.
Therefore, this study main research investigated the “Assessment of study strategies and achievement goals of sandwich students in University of Ilorin”.
1.3 Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the study strategies and achievement goals of sandwich students in University of Ilorin. Specifically, the study seeks to:
1. Determine the level of study strategies of sandwich students in University of Ilorin;
2. Examine the level of achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin;
3. Determine the relationship between study strategies and achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin; and
4. Find out if study strategies of sandwich students in University of Ilorin depends on gender.
5. Find out if achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin depends on gender.
1.4 Research Questions
The following questions were raised to guide the conduct of the study:
1. What is the level of study strategies of sandwich students in University of Ilorin?
2. What is the level of achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
The following research hypotheses were formulated to guide the conduct of the study:
1. There is no significant relationship between study strategies and achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin
2. There is no significant difference in the study strategies of sandwich students in University of Ilorin based on gender.
3. There is no significant difference in the achievement goal of sandwich students in University of Ilorin based on gender.
1.6 Significance of the Study
The outcome of this study will be of immense benefit to lecturers, school administrators, school counselors, students and other members of the public who may come across the result of the study. The research findings might be of great help to the government and other stakeholders by revealing the study strategies and achievement goals adopted by sandwich students. This may probably guide the school administrators in curbing the issue of poor performance amongst sandwich students as a result of poor study strategies. The findings of this study might also be useful to stakeholders in education in orientating sandwich students on the need to adopt effective study strategies and hold positive achievement goals since the result of this study will reveal the achievement goal held by sandwich students and the study strategies adopted towards achieving their goals.
This study will also show the relationship between achievement goals and study strategies. As such, it is hoped that the result of the study might be of great help to lecturers and school counselors and students by making them aware of how study strategies can predict achievement goals.
Finally, the findings of this study might be of great importance to those that will want to further research in areas relating to self-efficacy for learning and for employment between regular and sandwich students. The result might be a reliable source of information for intending. The study might provide empirical data for future researchers interested in the area of study.
1.7 Scope of the Study
The study is centered on study strategies and achievement goals as it applies to sandwich students in University of Ilorin. The study will cover all sandwich students in University of Ilorin. Specifically, the study would involve only primary education sandwich students of University of Ilorin. Thus, 20 students will be randomly selected across the five academic levels of sandwich programme.
The variables to be considered in this study are study strategies and achievement goals. Study strategies will be treated as independent variable while achievement goal will be treated as dependent variable. Research instrument titled ‘study strategies and achievement goals questionnaire, to be developed by the researcher will used to obtain information on the various variables of the study. Data to be collected will be analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and t-test statistics.
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
The definitions of some of the major terms used in this study are operationally given below. This is to avoid ambiguities that might hinder the understanding of issues discussed in the study.
Achievement goals: refers to steps which an individual intend to take in order to get to a particular location in life
Sandwich Undergraduates: refer to student in tertiary institution which combine both working and studying together and large percentage where married.
Study strategies: refers to a in which these set of adults plan to make their reading convenient for their study.

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This news release acknowledges what we have been saying on HIFA for years: To reduce avoidable death and suffering from NCDs it is vital to empower people with the information they need to make healthy choices. Interestingly, as we have advocated for the past 2 years there is no mention of information in the SDG health targets (with the exception of sexual and reproductive health information), and we continue vigorously to make the case for its inclusion (with thanks to HIFA members Geoff Royston and Chris Zielinski). The availability and use of reliable healthcare information is fundamental to the right to health across all areas of health care.
News release. Read online: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/10-12-2019-who-gets-new-advice-on-c...
World leaders and health experts, today, handed 8 recommendations to WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, that could save millions of lives and promote mental health. The WHO Independent High-level Commission on noncommunicable diseases was convened by Dr Tedros in October 2017 to identify innovative ways to curb the world’s leading causes of death: cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes, respiratory diseases and mental health conditions.
The Commission highlighted that noncommunicable diseases still account for more than 70% of deaths and stressed that, “progress against NCDs and mental health conditions must be greatly accelerated if the 2030 Agenda is to succeed.” It also noted that many countries face challenges and need more support to implement solutions.
The report laid out a set of 8 recommendations for WHO:
- Encourage Heads of State and Government to fulfil their commitment to provide strategic leadership by involving all relevant government departments, businesses, civil society groups as well as health professionals and people at risk from or suffering from NCDs and mental health conditions.
- Support countries in efforts to empower individuals to make healthy choices, including by ensuring that the environment is conducive to living a healthy life, and that people receive the information they need to make healthy choices.
- Encourage countries to invest in the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health conditions as a key opportunity to enhance human capital and accelerate economic growth.
- Advise countries to include services to prevent and treat NCDs and mental health as essential components of Universal Health Coverage.
- Ensure that no one falls into poverty because they have to pay for health care out of their own pockets through the provision of adequate social protection for everyone.
- Increase engagement with businesses and provide technical support to Member States so they can mount effective national responses to NCDs and mental health conditions.
- Encourage governments to promote meaningful engagement with civil society.
- Advocate for the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund to support countries in activities to reduce NCDs and promote mental health.
The Report was released in Muscat, Oman at the WHO Global Meeting to Accelerate Progress on NCDs and Mental Health in front of more than 600 people coming from governments, UN agencies, civil society, private sector, philanthropies, and academia.
Every year, 41 million people die from NCDs, 15 million of them between the ages of 30 and 69. Despite the many proven solutions, progress has been slow and uneven globally. WHO is committed to working with all partners to reduce pre-mature deaths from NCDs through prevention and treatment and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing.
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Yuma, Arizona - Last weekend we had the 4th construction site fire this year. These types of fires should be everyone’s concern. Every year tens of thousands of fires occur in the United States under suspicious circumstances (many determined to be intentionally set). These fires result in hundreds of deaths and hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage.
Fires like this translate into higher insurance costs for everyone and since fires can easily spread from the original location, there is no telling who and what else will be endangered.
You can help your police and fire departments, and help protect your homes and families, when you report suspicious circumstances and persons. Be aware of people hanging around (or acting like they are trying to hide from view) vacant buildings, construction sites, or in business areas (or parks!) after hours (especially late at night). Reporting this type of suspicious activity to the police immediately (9-1-1), can prevent crimes and even save lives.
If you have information about arson crimes, contact the police department, or information can also be provided anonymously through the Silent Witness tip line at 78-CRIME (782-7463). For more information, or to set up a safety or injury prevention class, call the YFD Public Information Office at 928-373-4855.

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Friday, July 30, 2010
Don Cooper on Stephen Strasburg
CNNSI's Tom Verducci interviewed White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper, who compared Washington's new ace to Mark Prior in terms of throwing motion and durability concerns.
Strasburg just began his first stint on the DL today with minor shoulder inflammation.
This is not good news for the Nats.
Since 2003, the Sox have gotten 21 200+ inning years from its pitchers, which is seven more than the next best team in baseball. So Coop knows what he's talking about. It doesn't hurt when you've got ironman Mark Buehrle on your team, but he only accounted for 1/3 of the full seasons of quality pitching. The only other guy last year with over 200 innings? Any guesses?


Refrigeration compressors are pivotal components in cooling systems, responsible for the circulation and compression of refrigerant gases. To ensure their optimal performance, various standards have been established worldwide. This article provides an insightful comparison of four prominent standards: EN12900, ASHRAE, CECOMAF, and Standard TE. Each standard delineates specific parameters and conditions for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of refrigeration compressors.
EN12900 (European Standard):
EN12900 stands as a cornerstone European standard, meticulously detailing the requisites and assessment protocols for hermetic and semi-hermetic refrigerant compressors. Its focus lies in ensuring compliance with rigorous performance benchmarks within the European market.
Rating Conditions: EN12900 prescribes precise conditions for the examination of compressors, encompassing refrigerant specifications, condensing temperature, evaporating temperature, and oil temperature. This specificity aids in creating a standardized testing environment.
Test Points: It establishes a set of standardized operational points, encompassing low, medium, and high load conditions. This allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the compressor’s performance across various scenarios.
Performance Criteria: The standard mandates requirements for capacity, efficiency, and a spectrum of other performance metrics at the defined test points. This ensures a thorough assessment of the compressor’s capabilities.
Primarily employed within the European context, EN12900 serves as a vital tool for evaluating and certifying the performance of refrigeration compressors within the European market.
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers):
ASHRAE, a preeminent American professional organization, is dedicated to the advancement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Their Standard 23 is pivotal in establishing rating conditions for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, including compressors.
Rating Conditions: ASHRAE Standard 23 provides a comprehensive framework for rating conditions, tailored to the specific demands of different applications. This adaptability ensures a relevant evaluation of compressor performance.
Performance Data: Compressor manufacturers often furnish performance data based on ASHRAE rating conditions. This data aids end-users in making informed decisions regarding the selection of compressors.
Widely adopted in North America and globally, ASHRAE standards play a central role in evaluating and specifying HVAC&R equipment, including refrigeration compressors.
CECOMAF (Comité Européen de Construction d’Appareils à Moteur et à Fluides):
CECOMAF, a prominent European organization, is dedicated to motor-driven appliances and fluid equipment, notably including refrigeration systems. Their standards provide specific conditions for testing compressors, mirroring EN12900 but with a unique European focus.
Rating Conditions: CECOMAF prescribes its own set of rating conditions, aligning closely with EN12900. These conditions are tailored to meet the specific requirements of the European market.
Performance Data: Compressor manufacturers often provide performance data based on CECOMAF rating conditions, allowing for a precise assessment of compressor capabilities.
CECOMAF standards are predominantly utilized within Europe for the comprehensive evaluation of refrigeration compressors, ensuring compliance with European market demands.
Standard TE (Thermally Equivalent Operating Conditions):
Standard TE is a term referring to a set of conditions established for the equitable comparison of compressors from different manufacturers. While not a specific standard like EN12900 or ASHRAE, it provides a framework for performance evaluation.
Rating Conditions: Standard TE conditions may vary depending on the specific application, designed to represent a spectrum of operating conditions pertinent to a particular industry or market.
Performance Comparison: Standard TE allows for a fair comparison of compressors from different manufacturers, empowering end-users to make well-informed decisions regarding compressor selection.
Standard TE conditions find applicability in various regions and industries, providing a standardized platform for the assessment and comparison of refrigeration compressors.
Each standard or condition, whether EN12900, ASHRAE, CECOMAF, or Standard TE, plays a pivotal role in assessing and certifying refrigeration compressors. Manufacturers frequently provide performance data aligned with these standards, facilitating informed decision-making for end-users. Always consult the specific standard or condition for comprehensive details on rating conditions and testing protocols.


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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside seven other Governors within the Lake Chad Basin, on Monday, met in Younde, Cameroon, to discuss regional security cooperation and path to improve stability.
The meeting had six Governors in attendance: Zulum from Borno, Issa Lamine of Diffa in Niger Republic; Midjiyawa Bakari of Far North of Cameroon; Abate Edii Jean from North Region of Cameroon; Mahamat Fadoul Mackaye from Lac Province of Chad and Amina Kodjyana Agnes – Hadjer Lami also from Chad, while Governors of Adamawa and Yobe States in northeast Nigeria, were represented.
Organized by the Lake Chad Basin Commission, with technical support from the African Union, United Nations Development Programme and Crisis Management Initiative, the meeting was hosted by the Cameroonian Government in collaboration with the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum.
The meeting, which was declared open by the Cameroonian Prime Minister, Joseph Dion Ngute, accompanied by the Mayor of Younde, Mr Luc Messi Atangana, discussed security issues with focus on terror attacks and humanitarian impacts in the region. The meeting also reviewed implementation of strategies for regional stabilization, which were adopted in 2019, during a similar meeting in Niamey, Niger Republic.
Governor Zulum in his contributions, tabled Borno’s position, calling on the need to drastically raise the level of trans border cooperation on security before strategic and territorial action plans can work.
“All these territorial action plans can never be feasible without security, the first thing that we need in the entire region is to address security issues. Especially in the shores of Lake Chad. It is necessary to undertake holistic security operations in the shores of Lake Chad in order to clear the insurgents, otherwise, we are not going anywhere”, Zulum noted.
Zulum expressed great concern over the non-utilization of Lake Chad Basin’s shore which he noted, can provide huge economic potentials to benefit the people of the region.
Already, Borno Government is making effort, he said, towards establishing free trade zones in Banki town Bama LGA, Gamboru in Ngala, Baga in Kukawa and Damasak in Mobbar LGA all in Borno State, to enhance socio-economic activities within the Lake region in line with territorial action plans for stabilization.
The Governor called on member states to engage in identifying and addressing root causes of Boko Haram crisis, and combine measures other than military operations.
Zulum also raised issues of de-radicalizing persons previously associated with Boko Haram. He highlighted measures for youth engagement, through education, skills acquisition and social development programmes.


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Myeloma Lead Clinical
Senior Haematology Registrar
Department of Haematological Medicine
Kings College Hospital
Myeloma continues to be an incurable disease, but modulation of the bone marrow microenvironment and the development of targeted therapy have created a novel approach to management. Myeloma is characterised by an indolent, asymptomatic early stage progressing to end-organ damage characterised by cytopenias, renal dysfunction, hypercalcaemia, pathological fractures and death from disease progression. The mainstay of treatment for the last four decades has been combination chemotherapy (CC) and steroids as induction, followed by high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation (HDT) as consolidation therapy for patients aged less than 70 years. Median survival rates with these treatments range between three and five years, with most patients becoming refractory to further chemotherapy at relapse and no consensus agreement on treatment at relapse.
Thalidomide was originally offered as a treatment for morning sickness but withdrawn after identification of its teratogenic effects. Its use was based on observations, by Vacca et al,(1) of increased marrow vascularity in myeloma; in addition, D’Amato(2) reported the antiangiogenic activity of thalidomide. Treatment is complicated by neuropathy, somnolescence, constipation and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Teratogenesis remains a serious side-effect of thalidomide and, in an attempt to prevent this occurring in the future, Celgene has introduced its System for Thalidomide Education and Prescribing Safety (STEPS), a programme to monitor and control access to thalidomide.(3) The Pharmion Risk Management Programme (PRMP) is based on STEPS, and enrolment in the programme is obligatory for all patients receiving thalidomide from this source in Europe.
Initial experience with thalidomide as monotherapy was gained in a phase II trial of 84 relapsed/refractory patients; 61% had stage III disease and 90% were previously treated with high-dose chemotherapy and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HDT). Thalidomide was given at 200mg/day, escalated fortnightly up to 800mg/day, and achieved an overall response rate (ORR) of 32%.(4) These findings were confirmed in a follow-up study of 169 poor-risk patients.(5) Superior responses were reported in patients with normal cytogenetics, and a thalidomide dose-related response was observed. Schey et al(6) performed a dose-escalation study of thalidomide and observed no dose-related clinical response. The median dose of thalidomide was 300mg, and median time on treatment was six months, compared with 800mg and six weeks, respectively, in the Barlogie study.(5) The median response rate was 49%, and thalidomide was well tolerated. Glasmacher et al(7) identified and reviewed 42 dose-escalation trials of thalidomide (200–800mg) and four trials prescribing fixed-dose regimen (50–200mg), with an overall response rate of 29.4%. Grade 3–4 adverse effects included somnolescence (11%), neuropathy (6%), constipation (16%) and VTE (3%), with 13.5% discontinuing thalidomide due to adverse events. Adverse events were related to dose but clinical response was not. Three reports(8–10) have now investigated thalidomide in newly diagnosed myeloma patients as monotherapy and in combination with similar response rates. The phase III NCRI/UKMF Myeloma IX trial in the UK is randomising de-novo patients between an anthracycline-containing intravenous therapy (VAD [vincristine and doxorubicin]) and a thalidomide-containing oral combination with cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (CTD) as induction therapy. The results of this trial are awaited with interest.
Mode of action
Thalidomide analogues were developed to improve the antimyeloma activity and the side-effect profile of thalidomide. Two 4-amino thalidomide derivatives (lenalidomide and Actimid) have been used in myeloma. Both have been shown to promote secretion of IL-2 and interferon gamma (IFNγ)(11) by inducing a Th1 response and enhancing natural killer (NK) cell activity.(12) Lenalidomide activity and potency is 50–2,000 times more potent than thalidomide in stimulating this T-cell proliferation response following primary induction by T-cell receptor (TCR) activation in vitro. In addition, use of these drugs leads to dose-dependent inhibition of the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) proinflammatory cytokines TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6, as well as increase in the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.(13–15) These changes in the cytokine milieu induce apoptosis in myeloma cells and inhibit bone marrow angiogenesis and adhesion of myeloma cells to stromal cells. More recently, direct inhibition of myeloma cells and/or bone marrow stromal cell growth and survival via free radical-mediated oxidative DNA damage(14,16) and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition(15,17) has been described.
Bioavailability of thalidomide is between 65 and 93%, with T(max) (time to peak concentration) of four hours in fasting and six hours in the fed state. Median half-lives are between 5.5 and 7.3 hours with 50 and 800mg doses, respectively. Thalidomide undergoes nonenzymatic hydrolisation, and 0.7% is excreted unchanged in urine with minute amounts undergoing hepatic metabolism. Lenalidomide is absorbed rapidly with T(max) of 1–1.5 hours, unchanged at higher dose levels and during multiple dosing. Food reduces C(max) rate by 39% and delays median T(max) to three hours. Lenalidomide excretion half-life is 8.2 hours, with most excretion in the first four hours and two-thirds recovered unchanged in urine. Low to moderate interindividual variability has been observed with little accumulation of the drug (AUC ratio day 28/day 1: 0.8–1.2).
Actimid (CC04047) was tested on a phase I trial in patients with relapsed refractory myeloma. Twenty-four patients were treated with dose-escalating regimen of oral Actimid for a median duration of 28 weeks (3–132). Actimid was well tolerated, with maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of 2mg/day with 12.5% incidence of VTE but no other significant nonhaematological adverse effects.(18) The overall response rate was 71% with 17% CR. Seventy-five percent of patients continued on the drug beyond the study period of 12 weeks.
Richardson et al(19) were the first to test lenalidomide (Revlimid) in a phase I trial using a dose escalation from 5 to 50mg/day. From a total of 27 patients, 72% had relapsed refractory myeloma and 64% were treated with previous thalidomide therapy. Grade 3 myelosuppression (MS) was noted in all patients (n=13) treated with a dose of 50mg/day. Of the 24 evaluable patients, a significant response of 25% reduction in paraprotein was noted in 71% of patients. Zangari et al(20) confirmed the clinical activity of lenalidomide in another phase I trial recruiting 15 patients with refractory myeloma, but significant myelosuppression was noted. As myelosuppression was dose-related, Richardson et al(21) randomised refractory myeloma patients between lenalidomide 30mg once daily and 15mg twice daily. Significant myelosuppression was noted at 15mg twice daily, and a 25% paraprotein reduction was seen in 38% of patients. Two phase III trials of relapsed refractory myeloma randomised between lenalidomide 25mg/day per oral and dexamethasone 40mg on days 1–4, 9–12, 17–20 every four weeks for four months then 40mg on days 1–4 every cycle thereafter versus placebo and dexamethasone given as the same regimen were performed simultaneously in the USA (MM-009) and Europe and Australia (MM-010).(22) Median time to progression (TTP) for patients in the placebo/dexamethasone group was 19.9 weeks in MM-009 and 20.4 weeks in MM-010 but was not reached in the lenalidomide/dexamethasone arm. ORR was significantly higher in patients treated with lenalidomide/dexamethasone compared with placebo/dexamethasone in both MM-009 (51.3% vs 22.9%; p<0.0001) and MM-0101 (47.6% vs 18.4%; p<0.001).(4) Grade 3–4 neutropenia was reported more frequently in patients given combination therapy than in patients treated with dexamethasone alone (MM-009, 24.1% vs 3.5%; MM-010, 16.5% vs 1.2%). Hussein et al(23) combined lenalidomide with dexamethasone, vincristine and pegylated doxorubicin in a phase II trial of relapsed refractory patients with an ORR of 70% and complete response (CR) + near-CR of 35%.
Rajkumar et al(24) reported 34 newly diagnosed patients treated with a combination of lenalidomide and dexamethasone in a phase II trial de-novo study. Lenalidomide was given orally 25mg daily on days 1–21 of a 28-day cycle. Dexamethasone was given orally 40mg daily on days 1–4, 9–12 and 17–20 of each cycle. An objective response was defined as a decrease in serum monoclonal protein level by 50% or greater and a decrease in urine M protein level by at least 90% or to a level less than 200mg/24 hours, confirmed by two consecutive determinations at least four weeks apart. Thirty-one out of 34 patients achieved an objective response, with two (6%) achieving CR and 11 (32%) meeting criteria for both very good partial response and near-CR, resulting in an overall ORR of 91%. Forty-seven percent of patients experienced grade III or higher non‑haematological toxicity, most commonly fatigue (15%), muscle weakness (6%), anxiety (6%), pneumonitis (6%) and rash (6%). A further double-blind, phase III, placebo-controlled trial of dexamethasone versus the combination of lenalidomide plus dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients is being undertaken by the Southwest Oncology Group.
Lenalidomide is likely to obtain a licence from the EMEA for use in relapsed myeloma by the first quarter of 2007. It is a well-tolerated oral agent with a convenient dosing regimen and it is active in heavily pretreated patients either alone or in combination with dexamethasone or chemotherapy. It has a tolerable nonhaematological side-effect profile although myelosuppression is seen and requires regular monitoring with full blood counts. In-vitro and animal data have not revealed any teratogenic effects of lenalidomide. Despite this, and in the light of the success of the introduction of the STEPS programme in the USA, it is likely that there will be a modified programmed prescription access plan for lenalidomide ahead of it being granted a licence. Prophylactic anticoagulation to reduce VTE and growth factor support for myelosuppression need to be better defined pathophysiologically(25) but should be considered for patients receiving lenalidomide in combination with chemotherapy who are at high risk of thromboembolism. A number of clinical trials are ongoing using lenalidomide in de-novo disease and in combination with a variety of schedules using chemotherapy agents such as melphalan and cyclophosphamide, and another study is looking at its use with Velcade. The role of lenalidomide as post-HDT maintenance is currently being studied in a phase III trial conducted by the Cancer and Leukemia Group B. The results of these studies are awaited with interest.
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Soaring gas prices fuelled the largest rise in the annual inflation rate in four decades last month, Statistics Canada says, with economists predicting the surge isn’t done.
In May, customers paid 48 per cent more at the pump than a year earlier as a result of high crude oil prices, caused in turn by supply bottlenecks after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a leap in demand prompted by eased COVID-19 restrictions.
The price of gasoline jumped 12 per cent between April and May, the largest one-month price increase since January 2003, the agency said Wednesday. That surge helped propel last month’s 34.8 per cent rise in energy prices year over year.
Soaring food inflation has 72% of families with kids worried, Ipsos poll says
The cost of consumer items as a whole rose 7.7 per cent last month compared with a year ago, its largest increase since January 1983 when it gained 8.2 per cent, StatCan said.
Gas prices are expected to rise another five per cent in June, projected Bank of Montreal chief economist Douglas Porter.
“In other words, we have a problem,” he said in a research note.
“While energy will shoulder much of the blame for the latest spike, it’s important to note that many measures of core inflation are now at or near five per cent, so this is well beyond a one-off move that will quickly fade even if oil prices relent.”
Service, which are driven mainly by domestic forces, are now up 5.2 per cent year over year, Porter noted as an example.
Higher oil prices have also pushed up the price tag of jet fuel. The figure hit US$176.13 in North America on Friday, up 17 per cent from a month earlier and 126 per cent from a year ago, according to the International Air Transport Association.
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Fuel typically marks airlines’ priciest line item, a cost they largely pass on to consumers.
“I would expect airfares — most definitely in comparison to what they were in 2020 and 2021 — will be higher. We’ll see how they compare to 2019,” said former Air Canada chief operating officer Duncan Dee in an interview.
“It’s really a market dynamic where you see fuel prices spiking but still quite strong pent-up demand from travellers chasing fewer seats.” Most fleets are not back up to 2019 capacity after two years of meagre sales amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Of the 18 cities highlighted by StatCan, average gas prices in May notched highest in Vancouver and Victoria at $2.20 per litre and $2.17 per litre respectively. Quebec City and Montreal took third and fourth place, sitting between $2.05 and $2.07.
Alberta and Saskatchewan enjoyed the lowest regular unleaded gas prices with Edmonton at $1.63, Calgary at $1.67 and Regina and Saskatoon hitting $1.81.
Premier Jason Kenney cut Alberta’s 13 cent provincial excise tax on gasoline on April 1 and said it will stay gone as long as the global benchmark price for oil is above $90 a barrel.
Energy could get costlier still, with Toronto-Dominion Bank chief economist Beata Caranci projecting crude oil price increases will rise even higher in the third quarter than the second-quarter average of $110 per barrel before tapering of toward $100 by year’s end.
In a report Wednesday, she said a “reduced fear premium, some demand destruction and modestly higher global supply” would drive the eventual decrease.
— with files from Global News
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Get your kids’ fa-BOO-lous costumes ready as Rizal Park Hotel opens its ballroom to celebrate Halloween on October 30 Sunday, from 2PM to 6PM.
Prepare for an afternoon of spooky fun during No Tricks, Just Treats where kids can embark in an array of exciting activities such as face painting, magic show, and a treats parade in the hotel.
Best of all, those who come in their most creative costume stand to win an overnight stay. Whether you’re dressed up as a fairy or a witch, the costume competition is open to all attendees.
Tickets are available for only PHP600, which covers 1 kid ages 0-12 and 1 adult companion, inclusive of a loot bag, access to the kids party with games and prizes, inflatables, and activities.
Rizal Park Hotel is also offering a special Halloween room package from October 20 to November 2, 2022. For only PHP 8,000, the package includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast for two (2) adults and two (2) kids, PHP 1,000 F&B voucher, and two (2) tickets to the Halloween Kids Party.
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