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Despite our hopes and dreams, not every birth goes smoothly. When complications arise during the birthing process, sometimes it is necessary for a doctor to use more invasive medical devices such as forceps to ensure the safe delivery of a child.
In the hands of an experienced obstetrician, forceps aid in a quick, painless and injury-free birth. When used improperly, they can cause serious and sometimes permanent injury to both you and your unborn child. If you or your child suffered forceps injury due to medical negligence, please call (800) 462-5772 for a free consultation with Stern Law, PLLC.
What are forceps?
Forceps are long, tong-like instruments that are specifically designed to grasp babies and remove them from the birth canal. There are several types of forceps that can be used to aid in delivery, most contain a curved end which is attached to a base that functions much like the bottom part of a pair of scissors or tongs.
While forceps come in all shapes and sizes, they are made in such a way so as not to reach further than your child’s head during the birthing process. The farthest point that forceps should reach is the tip of your baby’s cheeks.
How are forceps used?
Under certain circumstances, including an obstructed delivery or prolonged labor, the use of forceps may be necessary to quickly deliver your child in order to avoid fetal distress and other serious complications. Forceps should only be used when you are in the second stage of labor with your baby’s head fully engaged in the birth canal. You should be fully dilated with all membranes ruptured before forceps can properly be utilized.
Once a doctor determines that forceps are required, you should be administered an anesthetic before the forceps are inserted. Once the vagina is properly anesthetized, the forceps will be inserted with each handle of the device symmetrically placed on both sides of your baby’s head. The handles of the forceps will then be drawn together in order to firmly hold and cradle your baby’s head.
Depending upon the circumstances, your child’s head may be turned to an ideal position in order to allow for a quicker delivery. Once in place, the doctor must wait for you to experience a contraction, and at such time, will ask you to push and will gently pull your baby’s head out to allow for the rest of the birth to be facilitated manually.
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Why are forceps used?
Doctors and other medical professionals have resorted to the use of forceps during a woman’s labor in order to help facilitate the birthing process and quickly deliver a child. There are a variety of reasons why doctors choose to use forceps, such as:
- An overly large baby;
- Prolonged labor – According to medical experts, after two hours of continuous pushing without much progress, forceps may be used to hasten the process and immediately deliver your child;
- Abnormal breech position – This refers to a birth in which your child is born in a breech position, meaning that he or she enters the birth canal with the buttocks or feet first as opposed to the normal head-first presentation;
- Shoulder dystocia – This is considered to be an obstetric emergency where your child’s shoulders are too large to pass through the birth canal during delivery;
- Fetal distress – The delivery of a child experiencing fetal distress may require the use of forceps;
- Maternal exhaustion;
- The avoidance of a cesarean delivery.
If your baby has been injured due to the negligent use of forceps, it is important to know that you have options. For a free review of your birth injury case, please contact Stern Law, PLLC online or call (800) 462-5772 today.


Blackthorn Focus runs events for financial markets professionals, companies and their investors.
AIM Prospector, the online magazine from Blackthorn Focus is published today. Five companies featured.
You can read the August edition here.
"As investor interest in AIM increases, it is vital that the market is supported by a vibrant media" said David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus and editor of AIM Prospector. "AIM Prospector brings free write-ups on five AIM-quoted companies a month. Blackthorn Focus is proud to publish AIM Prospector."
The July 2014 edition of AIM Prospector, the Blackthorn Focus publication dedicated to AIM-quoted companies, went live to the public today.
There is a link to the publication here.
"It's great to get another edition of AIM Prospector out." said David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus and Editor of AIM Prospector. "The level of interest in AIM shares has increased significantly in recent months. AIM Prospector fills an important niche by producing a significant write-up on five AIM-quoted companies every month."
The June 2014 edition of AIM Prospector, the Blackthorn Focus magazine dedicated to covering AIM-quoted companies, is now live.
"AIM is home to a large number of fascinating businesses" said David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus and editor of AIM Prospector. "AIM Prospector could not happen without the support of its commercial sponsors: Walbrook PR and Spreadex. It is of great credit to these organisations that they support the initiative."
You can read AIM Prospector free of charge here.
AIM Investor Focus, the investor access event for AIM-quoted companies, will run again on April 30th.
Six companies will be participating. The event brings together private investors, fund managers and media in one place and on one day to meet some of AIM's most successful companies.
Participating companies are: Alternative Networks, Brooks Macdonald, Gooch & Housego, IndigoVision, Lidco and Share plc.
Tim Ward, Chief Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance, will be joining as event chair and lunchtime speaker.
Private investors can apply to attend the event free of charge here.
"I know of no better event for AIM and smallcap investors than AIM Investor Focus" said David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus. "It gives me great pleasure to again announce a strong programme of both participating companies and partners. This will be the third occasion that MHP and finnCap have supported the event and again I welcome them. Thanks also go to Tim Ward, whose organisation does such great work for quoted companies in the UK."
AIM Prospector, the Blackthorn Focus online magazine dedicated to reporting on AIM companies is made available to all readers today.
Again, the magazine features reports on five AIM-quoted companies and is sponsored by Walbrook PR, the City financial PR firm. AIM Prospector can be read here:
Blackthorn Focus today announces the launch of AIM Prospector, a new online magazine filled with free research and analysis of AIM-quoted companies.
"With AIM shares now allowed into ISAs and with the abolition of stamp duty on AIM trades on its way in April, AIM is probably one of the most tax-efficient investment classes of all" said David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus.
"To highlight some of the opportunities present in this market, Blackthorn Focus has launched AIM Prospector. The magazine is free to readers."
Blackthorn Focus would like to thank Walbrook PR for its sponsorship of AIM Prospector.
"Walbrook PR has the vision to appreciate the need for a publication like this in the UK smallcap market. Their support shows their commitment to the sector and their wisdom in acknowledging that smallcap media cannot happen without commercial support."
John Stewart, Chairman of Legal & General Group will deliver the keynote address.
Also speaking is Colin Melvin, CEO of Hermes Equity Ownership Services.
The event will again be sponsored by financial communications firm MHP.
David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus said: "This will be the fifth occasion that NEDucation has run. This shows the relevance of the issues to the non-executive director community. I would like to thank all of our speakers for coming together and creating such a compelling event programme."
For more information on the next NEDucation, see the event schedule here.
AIM Investor Focus, the corporate access event for AIM-listed companies and their investors, will run again on Thursday, October 10th at the City offices of finnCap, in association with MHP Communications.
Five AIM-listed companies will be presenting: GOALS Soccer Centres, idox, IndigoVision, Matchtech Group and Staffline.
"I thank finnCap and MHP for supporting this event again" said David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus. "The companies assembled have enjoyed considerable success and Blackthorn Focus welcomes investors to this event."
For more information, or to register your interest in attending, see the event page here.
NEDucation, the Blackthorn Focus update event for non-executive directors of UK-listed companies, will run again on October 11th at the Baker Street offices of BDO.
This will be the third year running that the event will take place at BDO.
"There is a spotlight being turned on the role played by non-executive directors at UK-listed companies" says David O'Hara, Founder of Blackthorn Focus. "This event continues to help keep non-executives ahead of developments, enabling them to operate to the very highest standards."
More information on the event is here.


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Southwestern Indian Jewelry
Crafting New Traditions
ISBN10: 0847831108 ISBN13: 9780847831104 Contributors: Doty, Addison (Photographer) Publisher: Rizzoli Intl Pubns Published: May 20 2008 Pages: 240 Weight: 3.50lbs. Height: 10.50" Width: 9.75" Depth: 1.00" Language: English
Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions is a groundbreaking chronicle of jewelry making among tribes of the Southwest. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Southwestern Indian Jewelry, this book features eighty-five jewelers from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblo peoples. Most of the artists presented comprise the new generation of jewelers to emerge within the last two decades, carrying Native American jewelry to exciting new heights in originality of design, technique, and use of materials. Personal interviews with artists inform the history of the cultural traditions behind the jewelry, making this a book for both the sophisticated collector and novice. Elegant photographs illustrate the beauty of a jewelry tradition unique within American culture. Portraits of selected artists and black-and-white historic archival photographs complement the text. The detailed glossary is an invaluable resource.

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Create your small vegetable garden with organic herbes thanks to this bag that grows all year round and in a simple way Coriander, Basil, Thym or Minth.
Content : leak proof bag (15 x 18cm) with the instructions, clay pebbles, soil and a pack of organic seeds.
LIFE IN A BAG
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by: Kerry Kavanaugh Updated:
ATLANTA - A Channel 2 Action News Investigation found cheap air filters in metro Atlanta apartments have contributed to illnesses that cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Channel 2's Kerry Kavanaugh discovered that a $12 fix exists but no one requires it.
Cheap air filters are not enough to stop airborne allergens, like mold. Air quality experts told Channel 2 that people are getting sick, going to the emergency room and taxpayers are on the hook.
"It was in cabinets here, growing down here, on a pot holder," Sheniquia Waller said the mold in her apartment was so out of control, it was growing on her family's clothing.
Her landlord remediated her unit, but problems still lingered.
When Kavanaugh asked her what she thinks some of the new growth is, Waller replied, "I still think that's mold."
"I have two asthmatic kids, my 12-year-old is severe asthmatic and my baby girl, which is 6, she was diagnosed in February with asthma," said Waller.
"What we breathe matters," Richard Johnson of Air Allergen & Mold Testing, Inc. told Kavanaugh.
Johnson told Kavanaugh that it is serious problem and that poor indoor air quality does not just exacerbate health conditions, it creates them. No matter where you live, it is costing you money.
"Taxpayers are subsidizing the healthcare for a number of people for asthma and similar respiratory diseases," said Johnson.
According to the Fulton County Asthma Association, taxpayers in Fulton County alone are spending $23 million a year. They are subsidizing emergency room treatments and hospitalizations for people with respiratory illnesses.
We hired Johnson's team at Air Allergen and Mold Testing, Inc. to test Waller's apartment.
Kavanaugh showed them the filter in Waller's apartment.
"When you see this filter and this dust, what does this combination say to you?” asked Kavanaugh.
"It's a red flag," replied William, the technician from Air Allergen and Mold.
The red flag he was referring to is a cheap air filter. Air filters that are thin, porous and practically see-through cannot stop mold spores. Experts recommend a thicker, tightly woven filter that is designed to trap mold spores and other airborne allergens and smoke. Often costing around $10 more than the cheaper version. Channel 2 Action News purchased one higher quality filter for $12.
"We have regulations that say you have to have a lighted parking lots, or you have to have your sidewalks clear, why not safe air," said Johnson.
Kavanaugh spoke with State Sen. Vincent Fort who told her that the issue is of such public concern he is considering regulation.
"If you can save several thousand dollars in costs in test and mitigation, versus the cost of a filter, it seems to me to be a smart thing to do," said Fort.
"This is something we really need to do and we need to do it now," said Johnson.
Waller agreed, "I have children that have asthma, this is not fair to them. Something needs to be done," she told Kavanaugh.
The problem doesn't just cost taxpayers; respiratory illness keeps kids out of school and people home from work. Air quality experts estimated that requiring a better filter in an HVAC system could reduce taxpayer expenses by 60 percent.
The filter is just one of the factors that contributes to air quality. Housekeeping, the HVAC system and dehumidification all help. Johnson said that education can go a long way. Many people are completely unaware that the quality of the filters vary this much.

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As a global cryptocurrency payment aggregation platform, HyperPay is committed to integrating the personal finance management and the mainstream third-party payment. Featuring the features like sending and receiving, payment, and immediate and free in-app transfer, the wallet can solve all the problems of cryptocurrency in one app.
● The world's first on & off chain cryptocurrency wallet: we are currently supporting BTC and ETH on-chain wallets
● Comprehensive finance features:
- PoS : support HC, QTUM, DASH, DCR with annualized rewards of 5%
- BitEarn: support BTC, ETH, EOS, USDT, BCC, XRP, ADA with annualized rewards up to 20%
- Lock: annualized rewards of 20%
- Investment: 14 days lock period with annualized rewards from 8.88%-12.05%
● Global market data collection: Keep up with the digital currency dynamics of major exchanges and analyze the trend of the global market
There are more features under development. HypePay will support:
● Game Function, integrate game and payment in one app.
● P2P platform: meet the need for blockchain assets loan
● APP for retailers and API
- LEGEND INTERNET SERVICES PTY LTD
- 36.2 MB
- Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
- English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
- You must be at least 17 years old to download this application.
- Unrestricted Web Access
- © LEGEND INTERNET SERVICES PTY LTD
Up to six family members will be able to use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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The first-ever Gambit pinnacle weapon for Season of the Forge is called Breakneck, and it’s an overpowered auto-rifle.
Breakneck is a kinetic precision auto rifle, meaning a slightly slower rate of fire with longer range and greater precision, similar to the Hazard Cast. It comes with Rampage, a typical weapon perk that temporarily increases damage by about 21 percent after a kill and stacks up to three times. But the unique perk makes Breakneck a real game-changer. “Onslaught” increases the rate of fire increases as Rampage is stacked.


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In human-robot collaborative assembly, robots are often required to dynamically change their pre-planned tasks to collaborate with human operators in a shared workspace. However, the robots used today are controlled by pre-generated rigid codes that cannot support effective human-robot collaboration. In response to this need, multi-modal yet symbiotic communication and control methods have been a focus in recent years. These methods include voice processing, gesture recognition, hapticdoi:10.1016/j.cirp.2019.05.002 fatcat:5tykgsgqcrhbrmdv4mft3buloe


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Balsamic Mushrooms and Onions Recipe | Culinary Hill
With just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes, whip up these easy Balsamic Mushrooms and Onions! A great topping for steak and chicken or an easy side dish.
Sticky Lemon Chicken
I am always on the look out for a good chicken breast recipe. We eat a lot of chicken in this house, and it mostly comes in the form of...
Old-School Salisbury Steak that's "Lick-the-Plate" Good
This homemade Salisbury steak from scratch is worlds away from what you'll find in the freezer aisle and is
Sweet and Spicy Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken. Takes less than 30 minutes to make and is so much better than take-out!

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There is plenty of Government Grants which might be obtainable to you and finding your free money can really enable you get out of debt. 1. Much simpler to go additional into debt. With much less cash going out each month to pay payments, it is straightforward to make use of that extra on bad spending habits. Overall decrease funds as a consequence of less fee of interest. Being a member of both or both TASC and USOBA will already assure you that the debt settlement firm is just not only respectable however will not rip you off.
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However, checking with both with Dun & Bradstreet or Netcheck, or both, provides you with that further assurance that you have the perfect company that will help you get that a lot needed debt relief. To get a decrease month-to-month cost on loans one needs to barter together with his mortgage corporations on how much curiosity he needs to be paying. By doing this, he not only will get a decrease fee but additionally an extended repayment time period.
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The Texas 12th Cavalry Regiment was organized with about 940 men in August, 1861, by Colonel W.H. Parsons. Most of the men were from Hempstead, Fairfield, Georgetown, and Waxahachie, and Ellis and Hill counties. This unit served in Hawes' and Steele's Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department and skirmished the Federals in Arkansas and Louisiana. During 1865 it was in Northern Texas guarding approaches from the Indian Territory. The regiment was included in the surrender on June 2.
Colonel William H. Parsans, Lieutenant Colonels Andrew B. Burleson and John W. Mullen, and Majors Locklin J. Farrar and E. W. Rogers.
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Maserati celebrated GranTurismo’s birthday with the unveiling of the GranTurismo Sport a full decade after the first launch of the iconic GT. One thing’s certain: nothing does grand touring quite like Maserati. The style, grace and exclusivity that Maserati creates starts with the famous trident. The unparalleled purr of the V8 engine is sure to turn heads for miles around. This model’s newly designed interior includes trident-embroidered headrests. Maserati has stayed true to the GT, keeping the exquisite Pininfarina styling but upgrading the aesthetics and technological features.
The GranTurismo Sport houses a larger 4.7-litre Ferrari-built V8 engine, producing a thrilling 460hp capability and an unforgettable audible experience. The sprint from 0-62mph takes a mere 4.8 seconds with new wrap-around sport seat providing luxurious support to both driver and passenger in accelerating and tight corners. With the newly redesigned rear the GT Sport is sharper and more responsive, with an impressive top speed of 185mph. The new GranTurismo Sport is more aerodynamic than previous models, dropping from 0.33 to 0.32 providing an extra few miles per hour on tour.
The GranTurismo Sport has a completely redesigned front end. With an aggressive, modern and ‘sharknose’ hexagonal grille inspired by the 2014 Alfieri concept, either side of the grille are two large air ducts, newly lowered to improve aerodynamics. This GT Sport continues to incorporate the previous Maserati styling cues such as the three air vent fissures and triangular C-pillars, which hosts the Maserati Saetta logo. Modifications have been made around the rear, with new exhaust outlets and a new bumper creating a sense of grace and power. The interior of the GT Sport has also been restyled, including with new switchgear.
The GT Sport comes equipped with the Maserati Stability Program (MSP) which uses an array of sensors to constantly scan and monitor driving conditions, as well as utilising a multitude of safety and performance systems to ensure superior handling and grip. The GT Sport was designed to protect all passengers: each seatbelt incorporates force limiters and the vehicle features braking and traction assistance.
The GranTurismo Sport has been fitted with an 8.4” capacitive Touch Screen display. The touch display can be controlled by hand or through voice command. This state-of-the-art infotainment technology allows you to control all onboard features and is compatible with both Apple and Android mirroring functions, ensuring entertainment for all occupants on tour. The centre console features a new Maserati double dial clock, and passengers can all benefit from the Harman Kardon premium sound system fitted as standard.
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|Vehicle width||1915 mm|
|Vehicle height||(unladen) 1353 mm / 53.3 in|
|Wheelbase||2942 mm / 115.8 in|
|Unladen weight (DIN)||1780 kg|
|Engine / Cylinders||4.7-litre/8|
|Max Torque||520 nm @ 4750 rpm|
|Max Power||460 hp @ 7000 rpm|
|Top Speed||186 mph|
|Acceleration||0-60 mph / 4.8 sec|
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DNR plans prescribed burns in Huron and Tuscola counties
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today will conduct multiple prescribed burns to improve grassland wildlife habitat and reduce invasive species. The burns will be in:
Cass County: Constantine Township (100 acres) to set back invasive plants and promote the growth of native plants; Newberg Township, (two fires of 156 acres and 70 acres each) to improve oak habitat for wildlife.
Huron County: Verona Township (200 acres) to improve pheasant habitat.
Gratiot County: Hamilton Township (35 acres) to improve grassland habitat for wildlife.
Kalamazoo County: Portage Township (180 acres) to improve wildlife habitat.
Livingston County: Green Oak Township (122 acres) to improve wildlife habitat.
Tuscola County: Elkland Township (two fires of 54 and 50 acres each) to keep forest openings clear for pheasants.
Van Buren County: Porter Township (20 acres) to improve wildlife habitat.
Washtenaw County: Sharon Township (45 acres) to improve wildlife habitat.
Prescribed burns are one way the DNR keeps lands and forests healthy. The burns are planned to achieve specific objectives – often simulating the benefits of natural fires. The burns are conducted by trained DNR personnel in designated state-managed areas during appropriate weather conditions and in cooperation with the proper authorities and local units of government. Public safety is a top priority during all prescribed burns.
In addition to enhancing wildlife habitat, prescribed burns are used to:
Help with forest regeneration.
Restore and maintain native plant life.
Control invasive plant species.
Reduce the risk of wildfires.
Although prescribed burns are planned, they can be canceled at the last minute due to careful monitoring of weather and wind conditions.
For more information about the DNR’s prescribed burns, visit www.michigan.gov/firemanagement.


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In January, I saw a very interesting post on Instagram! Robin Betterley, one of my favorite miniatures artists, announced her 2022 Calendar Club, a monthly series of quarter scale kits. January’s theme was an artist studio that i immediately fell in love with! Here’s my finished kit. Photo with both the exterior and interior pieces.
IKEA ‘Chair’ hooks are adorable!
Unfortunately they are closer to Barbie scale ... (see pic below with 1" scale chair for size) Of course I still bought them because I am using them in my big house! They were a matte black plastic which had to go!! First I primed them with a plastic paint. Then painted them a light… Continue reading IKEA ‘Chair’ hooks are adorable!
Fabulous modern ‘travel’ dollhouses
I just discovered this miniatures artist on Instagram and I am obsessed!! She makes these fantastic travel dollhouses out of these small "suitcases". I'm not even sure what you call this type of suitcase? It's like half a hat box ... I want to make or buy (or both) ALL of these! https://instagram.com/little_lucciola?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=ab4y82xlkgo8
I made this bed in a workshop in my store more than 10 years ago! But I only made 2 little pillows for it at the time. So I dug into my stash for the fabric - can you believe I kept the fabric?! Of course you can 😊 Then I dug into my stash… Continue reading Dressed Bed


Clark’s recent podcast had a question where a family wanted to stay in communication if there was a major coutage of things like cellphone service.
While Clark started mentioning ways, I was in the background hollering “What about Ham Radio” until he actually mentioned that. Then I smiled.
Most common communications involve a network which is interconnected devices. Examples are the traditional landline service, cellphone service, the Internet and so on. Satellite service in common use is a different network but still an issue. If someone was to take DISH’s Internet network down or others, then many or most users would lose communications.
The differenc with Ham Radio is although we (and I say WE) have interconnected devices which rely upon the Internet and/or networks, we also have point-to-point communications. I can transmit from my house to someone on the East Coast of the U.S. which does not rely upon anything inbetween. Can my specific signal be blocked by an evil force? Yes, but then a twist of the dial and I am elsewhere. Countires such as Russia have blocked parts of the radio spectrum, but it was haphazard and impossible to block large portions of the radio spectrum.
My Uncle actually transmitted a Ham Radio signal from Hawaii to the mainland using the moon (it’s called moonbounce). Why? Because he could!
So satellites? Hams have them. In fact we sent up many satellites as ballast of regular spacecraft, and at a very cheap price. Russia sent up the first satellite in 1957. 4 years later Hams sent their first satellite up, called OSCAR 1. O.S.C.A.R. Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio. The Ham sattelites are available for transmission through by ANY LICENSED HAM IN ANY COUNTRY. SO far there have been 119 satellites Hams have sent up. Mnay of the early satellites were built with parts from the hardware store or Radio Shack. Individual satellites are hard to block.
A drawback to Ham Radio is that you must be licensed to transmit, but anyone can listen. There are various restrictions in various countires. Also by convention, you do not discuss sex, politics or money. It would be alright to book a hotel room over Ham Radio (ham radio to telephone line to a hotel) but you should not discuss price. Also Ham Radio is not meant to be encrypted to hide content and because it is public airways, the conversations are not private. However it is a simplke way to communicate across the street, across the state or even around the world.
Note: Every Shuttle Astronaut was a Ham and they often used Ham Radio between the Shuttle in orbit and small transceivers set up at schools where students asked the Astronauts questions as they passed over. Even if NASAs complex and massive network were to be blocked by a foreign country, they (or the ISS) could just transmit on a Ham Radio frequency to earth. “Ah, John, can you ask your teacher to telephone NASA and tell them we are fine up here? Thanks!”


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There are many places to buy greenhouses today. You need to properly investigate each of the outlets before you patronize them. Halls Greenhouses is one of such outlets and it stands out as one of the most reliable places to buy greenhouses. The company started operation as far back as 1936 and has become a household name in the greenhouse industry. The outlet does not only sell greenhouses; it also designs top class greenhouses. It only sells greenhouses manufactured at the outlet. It can also manufacture greenhouses according to the specific requirements of the individual. If you are looking for a reliable greenhouse company capable of manufacturing top quality British greenhouse, there is none other than this outlet. In fact, this is about the very first company to ever produce greenhouses in mass.
Top quality greenhouses
Halls Greenhouses is known for manufacturing top quality greenhouses. It has been a popular company since the first half of the 20th century. Over the years, the company has successfully retained the classical English traditions and this is obvious in all the greenhouses sold by the outlet. The top quality of the greenhouses sold here makes it the most preferred greenhouse for gardeners across the UK. The quality reflects in everything sold in this outlet. The greenhouses sold here are used by farmers to grow their vegetables and plants. They have proved to be effective and reliable also.
Different styles for all categories of buyers
The greenhouses sold on this platform are in different designs and each of the styles available has a unique identity. The sizes also differ so that each buyer can get something perfectly befitting his personal purpose. You can go for stand-alone or lean-to greenhouses if you so desire; they will always meet your needs. Some of the most popular models of greenhouses sold by Halls Greenhouses were started by the company some 25 years ago and they are still as effective as they had ever been. The design is effective, but it is also among the simplest imaginable. It is both reliable and durable, which means it can last for years and deliver on its promises.
The colors of the greenhouses sold by Halls Greenhouses powder coated dark forest green and natural silver mill aluminum so that individual buyers can get something perfectly befitting their peculiar needs and styles. The reliability of the greenhouse makes it the best tool for growing a full range of plants. Aside from color choices, the greenhouses made here can be made with either the standard horticultural glass or the British standard roughened safety glass. The Halls Supreme greenhouse is one of the unique ranges of greenhouses sold here and they can all give top value for money since they are all made to last long and serve the intended purpose.

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So, beef liver pudding went well enough that I made it a second time, and when I tested it after cooling out of the oven, I caught myself making the “mmm” noise! :O Therefore, I tried bastardizing another recipe today: rice pilaf with bacon. I turned it into arroz con leche with beef liver. It was nearly good! I’d eat it again no problem too!
The first time, when I tried the liver pudding, it tasted not bad. Not good, but not bad. Like one of those meat dips at a Superbowl party I don’t want to eat and so I bring my own. The liver taste that is so awful was very subtle, and did not linger at all! No after taste!! I was able to eat the liver pudding just fine with tortilla chips, scooping and biting. I had some leftovers from Friday, and on Saturday when I had long run out of time to make dinner, I pulled out the leftover liver pudding, heated it in the microwave, ate it with tortilla chips, and then wanted more when it was gone! :O :O But it takes hours to make liver pudding. So I made another batch, and promptly went to bed.
I was worried while cooking the beef liver rice pilaf with milk as the milk needed frequent stirring and I had used too little water. But I managed to save it, and it was like pretty good!

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The ability to bring a character to life, to tell a story, and to move Sims to tears is a genuine art. To these artist, life is a canvas.
Sims can build up the acting skill by practicing in front of a mirror or a microphone. Sims can also read skill books on the subject. As this skill increases, Sims will be able to perform scenes in public, and for tips to make extra Simoleons.
At Level 4, the The Trouper's Looking Glass item is unlocked, which helps Sims learn the acting skill much faster.

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The popularity of organic produce has risen rapidly in recent years. And to keep pace with that trend, farmers have had to adapt. In the past, the U.S. has relied heavily on imports for organic crops. That is changing. In 2015, 20000 farms in the U.S. were using organic seeds. But what are organic seeds, and how do they differ from non-organic ones?
Conventionally grown seeds are usually grown in conjunction with the use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Genetically Modified seeds have been enhanced with genetic material from other similar varieties. These are usually used by large-scale farming operations and for commercial crops. Although the USA produces the most corn globally, 90% of this comes from GM crops.
In contrast, organic seeds are grown, harvested, and processed without any exposure to chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Certification systems are in place thanks to the OTA (Organic Trade Association) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A three year transition period is required to become certified to grow organic crops. This can either be done field-by-field, or through individual crops.
So why might you want to use organic seeds for your crops? Here are some benefits of organic seeds.
Benefits of Using Organic Seeds
Despite the initial three year transition period, as well as a higher initial cost, Organic crops can actually be sold at a higher price than their GM equivalents. With conventional crops, farmers can usually only hope to break even. But according to a 2017 scientific study of corn farms in Minnesota, the market price for crops from organic corn seeds was almost 2.5 times higher than GM corn.
Increasing production of organic crops across the U.S. would also cut back on its reliance on imported organic crops. This would provide greater benefit to American farmers, who would be able to sell their crops closer to home. As the domestic organic crop industry expands, quality organic seeds offered by brands like Blue River Hybrids, and AgriGold, are more important to farmers than ever. These brands offer both organic corn and organic soybean seeds, along with many other crops.
With the vast commercial operations using GM crops, small to medium farms could take advantage of the higher profits of organic seeds. After their initial set up and transition period, organic farms can also have lower operating costs compared to GM farms, due to requiring less chemical fertilizer and insecticides.
There are also environmental benefits from moving to organic crops. Because organic seeds and crops require less chemical fertilizer or insecticides, the exposure of both the farmers and surrounding residents to harsh chemicals is greatly reduced. In terms of the environment itself, organic crops like corn tend to produce less C02 emissions than GM varieties.
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Inspectors have fanned out across Japan to examine dozens of other tunnels after the Sasago tunnel collapse
Rescue vehicles line up outside the Sasago tunnel some 80 kms west of Tokyo. Japanese police have raided the offices of a highway operator over the collapse of the tunnel, which killed nine people.
Japanese police Tuesday raided a highway company's offices as part of a negligence probe over a weekend tunnel collapse that killed nine people, jangling nerves in a nation heavily reliant on its sprawling infrastructure.
The raids came as teams of inspectors fanned out across the nation to examine dozens of other tunnels of the same 1970s design.
At least eight officers from the Yamanashi Police Department entered the office of NEXCO in Hachioji, western Tokyo, a spokesman for the highway operator said.
"We are fully cooperating with the authorities over the accident," the spokesman told AFP.
Police also raided the company's office in Otsuki, Yamanashi, in connection with Sunday's tragedy at the Sasago tunnel, which passes through hills near Mount Fuji, Japanese media reported.
Officers were seizing documents relating to the firm's safety measures and inspection systems and were planning to question company officials on suspicion of professional negligence leading to death and injuries, Jiji Press said.
On Monday, the Japanese government ordered inspections of 49 highway tunnels as the focus of investigations at Sasago turned to decaying ceiling supports.
NEXCO said safety inspections consist largely of visual and acoustic surveys, with workers looking for cracks and other abnormalities in the concrete and metal parts.
Officials admitted that during the five-yearly check of the ceiling in September there had been no acoustic survey of the metal parts that support the panels, which each weigh up to 1.5 tonnes.
Three vehicles were buried when the concrete panels crashed down inside the tunnel, setting at least one vehicle ablaze and filling the tunnel with choking smoke.
Emergency workers retrieved nine bodies -- some of them charred by the fire. They included the body of a truck driver who reportedly telephoned a colleague immediately after the incident to ask for help.
Japan's booming economy in the 1960s and 1970s left a legacy of thousands of bridges, tunnels and other civil engineering projects.
Although building standards were generally considered to be fairly high, experts warn that these structures decay with age and many are now at the stage where they need serious maintenance work, or even replacement.

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Location: The tennis courts at Safe Harbor Park. 39°56’01.7″N 76°23’05.6″W.
History Brief: Safe Harbor Iron Works was built to produce iron for the thriving Pennsylvania Railroad. The rolling mill was the largest of all the structures. It covered over an acre of ground and stood on the present Safe Harbor Park’s tennis court site. Inside the building, hot slabs of metal were passed between rollers. This action squeezed the iron to a specific thickness in the production of rails for the railroad. In the mid-1800s, Safe Harbor produced one-eighth of all rolled iron in Pennsylvania.
Clue: Find a 3D printed gray medallion with black lettering. It is attached to a tree between the road and tennis courts hanging around eye level. Record what’s printed on it. (two letters)
Rest of the Story: In 1846, Reeves Abbot & Company from Philadelphia selected the Safe Harbor area to build the Safe Harbor Iron Works for the express purpose of manufacturing railroad rails. This location was ideal for two reasons.
First was the discovery of vast amounts of iron ore in the immediate vicinity. The second was the easy access to canals on both the Susquehanna and Conestoga Rivers. Construction of the historic Safe Harbor Village and Iron Works required about two years.
Almost overnight, this quiet rural area along the Conestoga transformed into a bustling community. The 250 workers and their 500 family members needed somewhere to live. Reeves Abbot & Company solved the housing crisis by building over 70 duplex frame dwellings complete with a system of arrow-straight streets such as Walnut, Cedar, Spring, Griffin, Willow, and Race.
The above advertisement circa 1850 shows the ironworks located in Safe Harbor on the Conestoga Creek being used by the Conestoga Navigation Company canal near the Susquehanna River. The view includes the blast furnace, foundry, and carpenter shop, in addition to smaller outbuildings.
Carriages, horse-drawn carts, workers, and a large pile of ore are visible on the property near the canal on which canal boats, including the “Ohio,” travel. Also shown are the drivers following a horse-drawn cart loaded with ore traveling on the canal bank in the foreground.
The partnership between the Reeves and the Abbotts lasted from 1849-1851.
These houses were occupied by Irish “puddlers,” the nickname for the men who worked in hot conditions to convert molten pig iron into malleable iron. The Philadelphia company that built the ironworks journeyed to Ireland during its devastating potato famine and had little trouble recruiting puddlers.
While almost all the homes are gone today (a few remain on Main Street, formerly known as Willow Street), scores of indentations from the buildings’ foundations are still visible. The duplexes shared a central chimney used for heating and cooking by families on both sides of the house.
Safe Harbor grew at a feverish pace. Within 20 years, it contained a blast furnace, rolling mill, foundry, drug store, post office, two general stores, two school-houses, two churches, two hotels, five taverns, three liquor stores, six beer halls, and an Odd Fellows Hall all to support the town’s estimated population of 1,200.
Initially, Safe Harbor Iron Works was built to produce iron for the thriving Pennsylvania Railroad. The rolling mill was the largest of all the structures and its main building.
It covered over an acre of ground and stood on the present Safe Harbor Park’s tennis court site. Inside the building, hot slabs of metal were passed between rollers. This action squeezed the iron to a specific thickness in the production of rails for the railroad.
In the mid-1800s, Safe Harbor produced one-eighth of all rolled iron in Pennsylvania.
When the Civil War began in 1861, production switched from rails to cannons, specifically Dahlgren guns, for Union forces. Dahlgren guns are muzzle-loading naval artillery designed by Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren.
Dahlgren’s design philosophy evolved from an accidental explosion in 1849 of a 32-pounder being tested for accuracy, killing a gunner. He believed a safer, more powerful naval cannon could be designed using more scientific design criteria. Dahlgren guns were designed with a smooth curved shape, equalizing strain and concentrating more weight of the metal in the gun breach where the highest pressure of expanding propellant gases needed to be met to keep the gun from bursting. Because of their rounded contours, Dahlgren guns were nicknamed “soda bottles,” a shape that became their most identifiable characteristic.


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Peru Real Food Adventure
Peruvian food and topography go hand in hand. Using what pachamama (mother earth) gave them, the Peruvians have developed a cuisine that combines local and international flavours. And undoubtedly it is the geography of Peru that makes its culinary culture so distinct. With the coast providing an abundance of fresh seafood, the Andean highland supplying a variety of potatoes and the Amazon rainforest delivering delicious seasonal fruits, it's unsurprising that Peru is one of the world's foodie hotspots.
- Lima - Colonial District City & Food Walk
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs
- Lima - Barranco walking tour
- Lima - Ceviche Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
- Lima - Pisco Distillery Visit and Tasting
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cusco - Andean Cooking Class
- Sacred Valley - Brewery Tour and Tasting
- Sacred Valley - Moray Incan Archaelogical Site
- Sacred Valley - Chichubamba Community Lunch
- Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Mines Visit
- Ollantaytambo - Archaelogical site entrance and guided tour
- Huayopata - Cacao farm experience
- Huayopata - Coffee farm tour
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
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- It's delicious, diverse and hands-on. You’ll learn the secrets of ceviche, make your own Pisco sour, learn a few Andean cooking tips with a foodie in Cusco and eat empanadas straight from a wood-fired oven.
- Pay a visit to a cacao farm and get involved in the whole process from planting to the final product. Enjoy a farm-cooked dinner and stay overnight on the family's farm.
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Allegations that a man was spotted outside of two primary schools taking pictures of children during break time are still being investigated.
A week on, police are continuing to look into concerns that a man was photographing children.
Officers were contacted by parents after they saw what appeared to be a man taking pictures on his mobile phone of pupils playing at Ayresome Primary School and Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Middlesbrough .
Pictures circulated online of the man after he was seen on Thursday, September 21.
It is understood parents confronted the man and he left the area soon after.
At the time, Cleveland Police confirmed they were called to a report of a man taking photographs of children playing at the schools.
A force spokeswoman confirmed on Thursday that investigations are currently ongoing.
Sacred Heart RC Primary School would not comment on the incident but did confirm that they notified police.
The Gazette has contacted Ayresome Primary School.


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Nerve cells are very susceptible to hypoxia responsive for mitochondrial dysfunctions involved in the subsequent oxidative stress, apoptosis and necrosis. In this paper, we examined the effect of 12 h incubation of U-373 MG astrocytes in hypoxic environment (73% N(2): 2% O(2): 5% CO(2), v:v) by evaluating cell proliferation, modifications of NO and ATP production, intracellular Ca(2+) concentration [Ca(2+)](i), membrane potential, desferoxamine-chelatable free iron, esterified F2-isoprostanes levels and the production of phosphorylated ERK. The same parameters were evaluated also after a following re-oxygenation period of 24 h. Immediately after hypoxia the NO concentration increased significantly and returned to values similar to those of controls after the re-oxygenation period. At the same time, ATP levels remained similar to controls and the cell proliferation significantly decreased. This involved a significant increase of [Ca(2+)](i) immediately after hypoxia and the value remained significantly elevated after the following re-oxygenation period. Moreover, after hypoxia, astrocytes were slightly although not significantly depolarized. Indeed iron and F2-isoprostanes levels increased significantly after hypoxia. Finally ERK proteins increased slowly and not significantly after hypoxia and the same trend was observed after the re-oxygenation period. On the whole, our results indicate that 2% O(2) hypoxia induces a moderate oxidative stress, well tolerated by U-373 MG cells, remaining the ATP production, mitochondrial membrane potential and activated ERK proteins, similar to the values of controls.
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|Titolo:||The effects of hypoxia/reoxygenation on the physiological behaviour of U373-MG astrocytes.|
|Citazione:||Aldinucci, C., Maiorca, S.m., DE ROSA, P., Palmi, M., Sticozzi, C., Ciccoli, L., et al. (2010). The effects of hypoxia/reoxygenation on the physiological behaviour of U373-MG astrocytes. NEUROCHEMICAL RESEARCH, 35(1), 42-49.|
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Heart-broken Hu Lin was forced to sell his beloved pet dog at a railway station when train officials banned him from taking it on board.
Migrant worker Hu was travelling 500 miles from Jinhua, Zhejiang province, eastern China, to his family home in Hunan province to celebrate the Chinese new year.
"I've had my dog for a year and he's a real friend to me. I knew I couldn't take him on the train but I couldn't just abandon him," he explained.
First Hu tried to smuggle the pooch on board as his lunch, hidden inside a foam food container, but was was rumbled when Fin started barking.
Then he tried selling Fin to passers by and finally persuaded a local shop owner to pay 20 GBP for him.
"I felt happier knowing that if I couldn't keep him at least he was going to a good home," said Wu.
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Dave Rowe tells us about the Stinkpot entering International waters and an unexpected rescue mission. Dave also shares the last song his late father, Tom Rowe, recorded.
(Broadcast July 8, 2019)
Dave Rowe explains why the Stinkpot needed to change course. Dave reflects on the 4th of July celebrations with a new song "We Hold These Truths".
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We chat with first mate Stacey about her experiences on the Stinkpot with Captain Dave Rowe
Captain Dave Rowe anchors the Stinkpot and he spends a few days on shore. He also catches up on Facebook and shares a song that describes his attitude.
(Broadcast on June 24, 2019)
Chapter 4 of Folk on the Water finds Dave and Stacey on the Hudson River. Dave shares a new song about his experience on the river.
(Broadcast on June 20, 2019)
A new song from Dave about the first few days of the trip and arriving in the New York City harbor is featured.
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The journey begins! Dave Rowe and first mate Stacey start their epic journey and immediately meet some rough weather.
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Dave Rowe is about to embark on a year long journey by boat - traveling the Great Loop, a 6000 mile journey where Dave will be seeing the country from a unique perspective and making music along the way.
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Joe Jencks takes us along on his trips across the country, sharing music and stories from the folks he encounters along the way. This episode finds Joe at the Kerrville Folk Festival with his guests Vern Crawford and Lenore Langsdorf - talking about the Kerrville Folk Festival, volunteerism, and more .
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This was going to be the first year in a while that the Alley Theatre did not present its one-man show The Santaland Diaries starring company member Todd Waite.
That was right up until ticket buyers started calling in, complaining that they couldn't find the David Sedaris play about a Macy's Department Store elf on the schedule and wanted to see it. The Alley did a quick about-face.
"It really made me feel warm and fuzzy inside," Waite says, grinning. "A large portion of the audience are people returning. Which is funny, 'cause sometimes you hear people get the joke just before it should actually be gotten."
Known for his two standout and vastly different iconic roles - Crumpet the Elf and Sherlock Holmes - Waite says he doesn't change up the script except for a few ad-libs (be prepared to be shelled if you cell phone goes off), but he does review video before each season to see where he can fine-tune his line delivery or movements.
"The first time a lot of those ad libs happened they were true ad-libs in the sense that I had no idea they were going to happen and they were almost always related to seeing a guy who looked exactly like Santa Claus sitting in the audience. Or seeing some super cute guy who would be perfect to tease about being Snowball, the cute elf. Or a phone going off, opening night of two years ago. I answered their phone. Because ultimately you don't really want to change the script. Improvs are to acknowledge the live moments of theater in a way that incorporates them rather than allows them to distract."
Now he's able to call on those past experiences for ready one liners as the opportunity presents itself, he says.
His elf costume -- a highlight of the show when it is revealed -- gets remade each year. "Yes, they rebuild it, but then they break it down to look old." Waite says the play, about a department store elf who rails against mean Santas and obsessed parents alike, works so well because "it has all those details that strong writing has. It has specificity of observation. It has humor that drops into moments of sincerity just at the right time. And above all, though it watches humanity with a critical eye, it is full of love, especially of children."
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Waite is a well-regarded theater teacher. "I am never more nervous in any show than when my students come. Because I am fierce with my students. I teach them from the ultimate ideal and so rarely do I live up to my own standards. It focuses me in an extreme way."
The very tall actor makes some very quick costume changes in the show, all while on stage.
"I remember on one night, I took my sweater off and my T-shirt accidentally came off with it and that got a lot of hoots and howls and one phone number at the stage door," Waite says. "And then there was one time -- the boots aren't really specific to feet but once you've worn them a while they become sort of specific -- and I remember one night being slightly bothered by them all through the show and I realized I'd put the shoes on slightly backwards." But most of the time, he says, it all runs like clockwork.
The Santaland Diaries runs November 29 through December 31 on the Neuhaus Stage at the Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue. 7:30 p.m Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 and 9 p.m. Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For information, call 713-220-5700 or visit alleytheatre.org.

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By Josh Mitchell
Corinth Today News Editor
Two Alcorn Central High School seniors have been selected to go on a nine-month mission trip to Guatemala, Ethiopia and Thailand.
Kameron Nelms, 18, and Jaxson Bailey, 17, were chosen for The World Race mission trip after a competitive application process.
Now they hope the community will support them as they prepare to embark on the life-changing experience. They need to raise a total of about $34,000 to cover the cost of the trip.
“It’s literally going to be nine months that shapes these two young men’s lives,” said Jaxson’s dad, Alan Bailey. “It’s a big deal for two kids from one town the size of Corinth to be selected . . .”
Alan said it is a huge opportunity for the community to help launch two “world changers.”
The trip will help prepare the young men to be leaders for their generation, said Jaxson, who has been on five mission trips to Haiti. Kameron has also done mission work in Haiti and is a volunteer firefighter in Farmington.
With their experience working in Haiti, they have already been exposed to situations of great need. Instead of going to college right out of high school they want to continue their mission work by taking part in The World Race.
They will be part of a group of 300 people on the trip and disburse throughout the countries to help fill needs. That could include building houses, churches and schools and digging wells.
Alan noted that Jaxson has always been taught that he was a mighty man of God raised for a mighty purpose.
Kameron and Jaxson, who attend Church of the Crossroads, have not taken the idea of going on the trip lightly and had to fill out a lengthy application and undergo a personality assessment.
Kameron said if he can go around the world impacting lives that it could lead to a chain reaction of people helping others.
Kameron and Jaxson, who are best friends, have demonstrated their leadership in the past through sports, school and community involvement. Jaxson was class president and selected for the Trent Lott leadership school, and now he and Kameron want to develop themselves further as leaders.


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Annegrete Johanson, a service manager in Victim Support in Estonia, presented an overview of the development of Restorative Justice (RJ) in the country over the past few years. With a background in social work, social pedagogy, and child care, Johanson has over 14 years of experience working with at-risk youth in various capacities, including lecturing at the university level.
One of Johanson’s main responsibilities is to train RJ volunteers. During her presentation, she highlighted the progress made in this area, emphasizing the importance of having a strong network of volunteers to support the implementation of RJ practices. These volunteers play a crucial role in facilitating restorative processes and mediation between victims and offenders.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic presented both challenges and opportunities for the development of restorative justice in Estonia. Johanson explained that the restrictions imposed during the pandemic led to the exploration of virtual platforms for restorative discussion-circles. This allowed for continued engagement with RJ practices and provided an opportunity to think outside the box in terms of how these processes can be conducted.
As restrictions eased, Johanson and her team were able to organize restorative discussion-circles in real life, providing a space for individuals to share their experiences and stories. These sessions offered a platform for participants to reflect on their involvement in RJ and its impact on their lives
Throughout her presentation, Johanson emphasized the importance of offender rehabilitation and social justice in the context of RJ. By giving a voice to both victims and offenders, RJ aims to repair harm, promote accountability, and foster understanding within communities.
In conclusion, Annegrete Johanson’s presentation shed light on the progress made in developing RJ in Estonia. Through the establishment of a volunteer network and the adaptation of restorative processes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Estonia has taken significant steps towards implementing RJ practices. By prioritizing offender rehabilitation and social justice, Johanson and her team are working towards a more inclusive and restorative justice system in the country.

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- "German manufacturer of luxury automobiles. Precision-engineered status symbols for rich people."
- ―Description at Bawsaq.com.
Übermacht (German for 'Predominance' or 'Overpower') (BAWSAQ: UMA) is a German automotive and heavy construction equipment company featured in the HD Universe of Grand Theft Auto. It is likely a parody of the German automobiles manufacturer BMW. The player can buy stocks from them in the Bawsaq.com website in GTA V.
Every Übermacht vehicle is derived from BMW designs, usually with different bumpers and grille, as opposed to BMW's trademark "kidney grille". The term Übermacht is German for "supremacy" or "superior", likely a jab at real-life BMW owners having a feeling of superiority over the other marques when driving. Just like Benefactor, the cars have modified versions, in reference to BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M GmbH. The tuning division is known as "XS", which sounds like "excess", again a pun on BMW's over engineering . However, like Benefactor, most of the modifications are purely aesthetics. An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around Liberty City, including one at Star Junction.
- There is an advert for the Zion in Morningwood with the text "DISOBEY", and under it "The Design of Driving" which is a hint of its rivalry with Obey, which may be a parody of a billboard rivalry between BMW and Audi in Los Angeles around 2007. Another one is placed on top of a building in Downtown Vinewood, coincidentally placed in front of an Obey billboard.
- There is an Übermacht crane generator inside the Mile High Club construction site.
- The Oracle, Sentinel and Rebla represent the original BMW model lineups (7-series, 3-series, 5-series, and X-series). However, the 5-series based models are only found in the 3D Universe, namely the GTA VC and GTA SA renditions of the Sentinel.
- In GTA IV, the logo is seen as a diamond, but in GTA V the logo is seen as circular on cranes and billboards.
- The names of three Übermacht vehicles could be reference to the movie "The Matrix". The Oracle is a reference to the computer program that helps humans fight the machines, the Zion is a reference to the last human city, and the Sentinel is a reference to the machines the humans are at war with.
- The Zion and the Sentinel appear to be sister vehicles, the Sentinel appears to be a smaller version of the Zion and the vehicles share similar design cues. Similarly to the real life version, the BMW 6 series appears to be a bulkier, more luxurious BMW 3 series convertible.
- The Übermacht's slogan "The Design Of Driving" is a pun to the real-life BMW's "Sheer Driving Pleasure".


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All are in the resolution of 3840x2160
Wallpaper making is kinda my my hobby, all are created in Photoshop 21
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January 21, 2016 - Today we were back in Palm Springs to visit the Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. It is a one acre family-owned botanical garden specializing in cacti and other desert plants. The Moorten Gardens were established in 1938 by Patricia and Chester Moorten. Chester was nicknamed "Cactus Slim" for his tall lanky form and his work as a contortionist. Moorten was also one of the original Keystone Cops and he became a stand-in for Howard Hughes. Their son, Clark, was working the sales counter today.
This is what the Moorten's call the "Cactarium," which is where many rare varieties of cacti are displayed.
The Moorten's house is called "Cactus Castle," which sits in the middle of the Palm Grove Oasis.
A few days ago I posted some pictures of our "Sticks-on-Fire" plant that is in our backyard. This tree is the same plant, except that it has been allowed to grow without any pruning.
It only takes about an hour to tour the gardens and it is well worth the time.
Before the gardens we stopped at a favorite restaurant of ours in Palm Springs, Elmer's. We had breakfast there today, but the real attraction is the atmosphere, kind of 1950's Las Vegas. It's a great place.
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Did Barbie give a pink paint job to the one-time digs of legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat?
The mystery makeover at 57 Great Jones St. between the Bowery and Lafayette even included pink paint covering the memorial plaque marking Basquiat’s home, where he lived and worked from 1983 to his death in 1988.
The building — once owned by legendary pop artist Andy Warhol — has been leased by Angelina Jolie for commercial use for eight years.
The “Girl, Interrupted” star plans to transform it into a fashion hub called Atelier Jolie, “a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisans.”
The actress, 48, announced her new venture’s home on Instagram in July, describing it as a workshop and exhibit space for “talented, underappreciated groups” of tailors to work together and display their creations.
A Realtor for the building declined to comment on whether the Pepto-pink brushstrokes were authorized.
“She loved the facade of the building and it being tagged up with the street art as a memorial for Basquiat,” a Realtor for the building told Artnews in July. J
olie’s reps did not return messages.


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How to get perfect rap and hip-hop vocals. Grammy award winning mix engineer Brian Chirlo brought his extensive recording and mixing background; Wyclef Jean Tony Bennett Lady Gaga Amy Winehouse Paramore John Mayer Dipset & more to Pro Studio Live.
This 60 min class is perfect for those days when you are looking for something super sweet, gentle and meditative.
Learn and Watch !llmind demonstrate beat creation and explain his production process. !llmind steps into Pro Studio Live, showing us how to create beats in Pro Tools. In this episode, !llmind uses Midi Sequencing to create an original Drum Pattern. Along with the creation of a beat, he explains, shows, and lets you listen in on how to make your drums sound bigger. He walks us through the production process, from the creative perspective, to selecting the best equipment. He also explains how to prepare yourself to deliver a final product to the label/artist.
Daniel Ford is back at Pro Studio Live to tune our minds and ears into the science of mixing. He opens a session of his own to show us how he improves a mix. He’s an expert on being more effective while using less processing.
Learn the art of remixing in Ableton Live! Join Ableton Live Certified Trainer, Rishabh Rajan (AKA code:MONO), as he remixes electro-pop artist and songwriter Froya’s "Uncomprehended Child" in this 25-tutorial remixing masterclass! There’s so much to learn about remixing: audio editing, re-drumming, chopping, merging, rearranging, glitching, reharmonizing and then putting everything back together again in some kind of exciting and coherent way! It’s a lot of hard work and a lot of fun at the same time. And that combination comes through big-time in this Ableton Live remixing course by Rishabh Rajan.
Develop A Solid Foundation For Working With Live. Ableton Live is a powerful tool for producing music and taking your music from the studio to the stage. Learn the best way to work with it in Ableton Live 9 Fast Start with Isaac Cotec.
Mixing live drums is not easy. With all those mics, tracks and bleed it’s hard to get each part of the kit sounding punchy, clean and clear! And once they sound good, then there’s the issue of getting them all sounding together as one solid unit!
Mediocre mixing ruins songs. Don’t let good songs go to waste – get a complete mixing education with Isaac Cotec in Mixing Electronic Music In Ableton Live.
Join Chris & Phil in the studio as they take a look at the Techno genre - watch the REWIND completely FREE below - then follow on with the full Fast Track Build where they create a full track, start to finish - LIVE.
Lyme Less Live More is an invitation to understand how your body and mind work and learn effective techniques on how to overcome chronic illness beyond the latest herbal and medical protocols. We are reminded that we didn't get "bad" bodies and our sensitivities don't make us weak. They show us we are ALIVE.


All is running smoothly when your plumbing is functioning. Problems can come up in new homes as well as older homes. If you don’t tackle the problem, it can accelerate to bigger problems. You need to call a professional.
But, wait. More than $20 Million in sewer line repair fraud is happening right here in Colorado. You need to first have an impartial company inspect your sewer lines to pinpoint the problems. Then you can start shopping for a reputable company to repair them. Use this check list to make sure you are not the next victim.
Hydro Physics is dedicated to providing unbiased inspections of pipeline systems. So… is being “unbiased” really that important? Absolutely! Many companies use so called “low cost” or even “FREE” inspections to get in your door. Don’t be fooled – once there, they make huge money by selling repair and replacement work (including full sewer replacements), which 9 out of 10 times we have found are completely unnecessary.
Dear Potential Customer of Hydro Physics,
Not too long ago I had my sewer drainage pipe roto-rooted and scoped by a plumber in town. He said we had a breach in the line and that we would need to have the line replaced sometime soon, and they would be happy do do the work. Since there have been several other people in our neighborhood who have had that kind of work done recently, I thought it was to be expected, and that we would have to bite the bullet and get it done. The estimated costs were $5,000 to $10,000. We decided we would take care of the “problem” this summer.
Because of the expected costs, I wanted to get a second opinion. This time, I had the pipe inspected by Hydro Physics. The people at Hydro Physics were very professional in their services, and objective in their evaluation of the pipe-line. The technician who inspected our pipe told me and showed me video images and pictures of the pipe, and that it was actually in very good condition. We did not need to have the pipe replaced or repaired, as suggested by the other plumber. We were very thankful to hear that news!
Apparently, there are plumbers in the area who either mistakenly or fraudulently diagnose pipe problems in order to get additional business. Fortunately, Hydro Physics saved us from paying several thousands of dollars for unnecessary work. In addition, because they do not do excavation work to replace plumbing lines, they don’t have any conflicts of interest in the same. I highly recommend Hydro Physics to you!
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When you are buying a home, selling your home, or just have sewer issues, this is the perfect time to bring in the professionals to assess your sewer system. These camera inspections can pinpoint and determine the problem.
The traditional sewer line diagnostics is a treasure hunt at best. It is done manually and destructively in your landscape or driveway. However, the camera inspection finds all the problems that your lines have such as cracks caused by tree roots, faulty installations, or total chaos on your sewer system. The sewer camera inspection can be done using a flexible wire with a tiny, water-proof camera at the end. Using this state-of-the-art technology, the sewer expert can pinpoint any damage in your sewer lines. It speeds the process of finding the cause of your problems and if there are none, assures the new owner or seller that they have good pipes. If there are problems, this report can save thousands of dollars in repairs knowing exactly the extent of the damage and where it is located.
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Inside The Ruinart x Vik Muniz Art Basel Miami Beach Champagne Fête
The House of Ruinart kicked off Art Basel Miami Beach with a star-studded champagne fête celebrating artist Vik Muniz. Muniz’s artwork series, Shared Roots, was the inspiration behind the evening, which fused art and gastronomy while officially launching the Vik Muniz x Ruinart Champagne Leaf limited-edition print, in which 100% of the proceeds benefit Imazon, a Brazilian nonprofit dedicated to Amazon rainforest conservation.
Joan Smalls, Karolina Kurkova, Shea Marie, Caroline Vreeland, Chef Daniel Boulud, Peter Marino, Gaia Matisse, Hank Willis Thomas (artist), Aureta Thomollari, Marion Guggenheim, Jenny Lopez and Olivia Perez, as well as other art-world insiders, enjoyed Ruinart champagne within the lush Miami Beach Botanical Garden as DJ Timo Weiland set the mood with lively tunes.
As the sun set, guests were treated to a special Mocequa dish by the legendary Chef Daniel Boulud, inspired by Vik’s Brazilian heritage and crafted to expertly pair with Ruinart’s beloved Blanc de Blancs and Rosé (the first ever Rosé champagne).
Muniz’s Leaf prints can be purchased for $5,000 on Clos19.com, only a total of 30 prints are available for sale.


Music is the food for the soul. Music is a universal language. Music is therapy, Music is Life. Some music genres have been in existence for a long time.
These genres make music preferences more interesting. Examples are Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B, Latin, Country, Afrobeat etc.
Music is currently one of the most consumed commodities thanks to the advancement of technology and the availability of multiple free streaming platforms.
As a music lover, What Genre Of Music Do You Listen To The Most?
What Genre Of Music Do You Listen To The Most?
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Amin Nasser, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Aramco, recently revealed the company’s strategic focus on expanding its presence in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Conference, Nasser discussed Aramco’s ongoing efforts to establish itself as a major player in the global LNG industry.
While Aramco is widely known for its dominance in the oil sector, the company has been making significant moves to diversify its energy portfolio. Nasser’s comments highlighted the importance of LNG in this diversification strategy and emphasized Aramco’s ambition to play a leading role in the seaborne gas market.
Aramco’s interest in LNG has been evident in its recent activities. In September, the company announced a strategic investment in MidOcean Energy, a prominent LNG firm, which involved acquiring a minority stake for $500 million, with the option to increase its shareholding in the future. This investment underscores Aramco’s commitment to expanding its presence in the LNG sector and positioning itself as a key player in the global LNG market.
In addition to its investment in MidOcean Energy, Aramco has explored other LNG-related opportunities. One such venture includes considering an offtake agreement and potential stake in the Port Arthur LNG project in the United States. This move aligns with Aramco’s broader strategy of engaging in the LNG market both as an investor and as a trader.
The push into LNG is strategic for Aramco for several reasons. Here are some of the key factors contributing to this strategic shift:
1. Diversification: Aramco’s core business has traditionally been focused on oil production. However, with increasing global demand for cleaner energy sources and a growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, diversifying into natural gas and LNG aligns with the company’s long-term sustainability goals.
2. Global Energy Transition: The global energy landscape is evolving rapidly. Aramco recognizes the need to adapt to these changes and is positioning itself to remain a major player in the evolving energy market. LNG, as a cleaner-burning fuel compared to oil, is expected to play a crucial role in the transition to more sustainable energy sources.
3. Expanding Market Opportunities: The demand for LNG has been steadily growing, driven by factors such as increased urbanization, industrialization, and the transition to cleaner energy sources. Aramco aims to tap into this expanding market to secure its place as a significant global energy provider.
4. Geographical Diversification: By entering the LNG sector, Aramco is not only diversifying its product portfolio but also expanding its geographical footprint. This diversification minimizes risks associated with overreliance on a single energy source or region.
5. Trading and Investment Opportunities: Aramco’s foray into LNG includes both investment and trading activities. These dual approaches provide the company with opportunities to profit from investments and leverage its market expertise to participate in the buying and selling of LNG cargoes.
It’s important to note that Aramco’s investments and activities in the LNG sector are part of a broader trend among major energy companies. The transition to cleaner fuels and the evolving energy landscape are prompting many traditional oil-focused companies to explore new opportunities in natural gas and LNG. These developments signify the changing dynamics of the global energy sector, driven by environmental concerns, economic factors, and evolving consumer preferences.
As Aramco continues to make investments and expand its presence in the LNG market, it will likely face competition from other global energy giants and LNG producers. The company’s strategic approach and ability to navigate the complexities of the LNG market will play a crucial role in determining its success in this new venture. Additionally, the ability to secure long-term supply agreements and establish itself as a reliable LNG provider will be instrumental in achieving its goal of becoming a leading player in the seaborne gas market.
In conclusion, Aramco’s commitment to expanding its presence in the LNG sector reflects the changing dynamics of the global energy industry. The company’s strategic investments and activities in LNG align with its long-term goals of diversification, sustainability, and participating in the global energy transition. As the LNG market continues to evolve, Aramco’s role in this sector will be closely watched, as it seeks to establish itself as a major player in seaborne gas.


The Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City said that by 10 a.m. on October 30, 140 out of 234 traditional markets have resumed operations in the area; 94 out of 234 traditional markets have remained temporarily closed.
Localities have now closed all markets in District 7 and Nha Be District. The markets have mainly reopened stalls selling food and foodstuffs.
It is expected that from October 31 to November 5, the city will reopen 15 more markets.
Thus, after nearly one month of reopening in the new normal state, more than 50 percent of traditional markets in the city have returned to operation. Although markets are allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity at first, then gradually increase capacity, depending on the situation of pandemic control, due to weak purchasing power, most of them are still operating below the allowed threshold.
For instance, although Ba Chieu Market in Binh Thanh District is allowed to operate throughout the peak days of social distancing, the market has only reached 30 percent of its capacity so far, out of a total of 1,300 stalls.
“The number of small traders registering to sell again sometimes rose to 40 percent, but then fell off gradually due to weak purchasing power, damaged goods, and losses. As a result, small traders closed their stalls. Besides the fact that people are cutting spending due to economic difficulties, the market strictly applies the set of safety criteria for pandemic prevention, causing customers to be reluctant and uncomfortable when going shopping at the market," said Mr. Huynh Thanh Truong, Head of the Management Board of Ba Chieu Market.
In Thu Duc City alone, it is expected that from October 30, all markets in the area will reopen. Before reopening, markets must have a plan for safe pandemic prevention and control appraised by competent authorities and comply with the operating conditions. For instance, small traders and customers must have at least one Covid-19 injection for at least 14 days or have recovered from the disease within the last six months and have a QR code of the VNEID or Y Te HCM (HCMC Health) applications. Besides, markets must have a separate entrance and exit to avoid congestion. There must be partitions between stalls, between sellers and customers. They must ensure distance and control the number of people entering and exiting the market.
Among the three wholesale markets, Hoc Mon Wholesale Market officially reopened from October 20 at 50 percent capacity, equivalent to more than 200 stalls. Up to now, the market has received about 500-600 tons of goods per day, out of a total capacity of 2,500-2,700 tons per day.


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For the first time in Singapore, YouTube sensations Alex Goot and Against The Current (Chrissy Costanza) will perform a co-headlining concert in Singapore.
Supporting acts: Gentle Bones and The Summer State
Date: 21 Aug 2014
Venue: SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Doors Open: 7pm
VIP (incl Meet & Greet): $108* – SOLD OUT
Early Bird: $68* – SOLD OUT
At The Door: $98*
*Inclusive of ticketing fee. All prices in Singapore dollars.
Tickets on sale now.
Online: Peatix (http://alexgootandagainstthecurrent.peatix.com)
Short link: http://bit.ly/agsing
Retail Outlets (Standard Tickets available ONLY):
1) Inokii – Far East Plaza #03-30
2) ThOh Music School (Simei MRT) – Simei Street 3, #01-08
3) ThOh Music School (Katong Shopping Ctr) – 865 Mountbatten Road, B1-35/36
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Alex Goot is a one-man band from Poughkeepsie, New York. Alex began messing around on the piano at age 5 when his parents bought a piano. He started to get serious about piano by the age of 12. Alex performed his first gig when he was only 15 years old. He began recording music in 2004 at the age of 16. Alex soon gained quite a following after posting his songs on his MySpace website. In early 2010, Alex began posting videos of his covers of popular modern pop songs, and occasionally videos of his original songs. His popularity has continued to soar each time he posts a new video. Today, his YouTube channel has about 1,800,000 subscribers and his videos have been viewed over 200 million times and is now considered one of the top cover artists on YouTube. Whether his time is spent in his home studio self producing all of the audio and video for his releases, or touring the world- Alex is constantly bring new and noteworthy art into the world. Alex has just recently self-released his second EP Wake Up Call, the follow up 2012’s successfully crowd funded LP In Your Atmosphere.
AGAINST THE CURRENT
Against The Current is a 3 piece pop-rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York consisting of front woman Chrissy Costanza, guitarist Daniel Gow, and drummer William Ferri. The band have been active members of both the traditional rock touring circuit and YouTube community since their formation in 2012, quickly amassing a sizable of following in both worlds. ATC released their first album the Infinity EP in the summer of 2014.
At a young age of 20, Joel Tan aka Gentle Bones has already been making waves in the local music industry with his style of folk-pop music. A recent Audiotechnica endorsee, his first two singles, Until We Die and Elusive, hit the #1 and #3 spot on the local iTunes charts respectively, both a day after its release. Gentle Bones is at the forefront of the musical movement among the younger generation in Singapore. Having played for the Mosaic Music Festival in 2012, Music Matters Live 2014, penned, recorded and performed a song for the upcoming 2015 SEA Games, Joel’s future in music is looking extremely promising. Let his blend of acoustic, folk and pop music enlighten your ears and show what the new generation has to offer.
THE SUMMER STATE
Following the success of their chart-topping debut EP in early 2013, The Summer Statehas emerged as one of Singapore’s finest pop-rock bands. The Summer State prides themselves in their performance, and their music abounds with infectious hooks and heartfelt lyrics. Having amassed a strong following after sharing stages with international acts and a series of festivals around the region, The Summer State is ready for the next phase and is currently working on their second EP.
- Opening band for Mayday Parade (USA) & Eyes Set to Kill (USA) [Jul 2011] Yellowcard (USA) [Sep 2012], The Wonder Years (USA) [Sept 2012] & A Rocket to the Moon (USA) [Aug 2013]
- Featured on 987FM ‘Home’ [Jul 2012] & 90.8FM OZ Radio Jakarta [Jun 2013]
- Sold out The Summer State EP Launch in Singapore [Feb 2013]
- KL Tour in Malaysia [Feb-Mar 2013]
- Music Matters Live in Singapore [May 2013], Jakcloth Summer Fest in Indonesia [Jun 2013] & Ignite Music Festivalat Republic Polytechnic in Singapore [Aug 2013]
- On the Waterfront at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre in Singapore [Aug 2013 & Mar 2014)
- The Summer State EP #1on iTunes Rock Chart in Singapore
- Single “I Do, I Don’t (feat. Siti Zahidah)” rotation on Class 95FM, Lush 99.5 and 987FM
- Single “I Do, I Don’t (feat. Siti Zahidah)” peaked at #7 on 987FM Top 20 Chartand #89 on 987FM Top 100 Chart (2013)
- MV for “I Do, I Don’t (feat. Siti Zahidah)” garnered over 74,500 views on Youtubeto date and trended in the “Most Popular” section
- Single ‘Love, That’s What They Call it These days’rotation on 987FM and Power 98FM
- Upcoming Manila Tour in Late August 2014.
Comments about The Summer State EP:
– “Very nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the early to late-2000s era of pop/punk music” – Other Sounds
– “markedly mature outlook in terms of songwriting and right down to its little nitty-gritty technical details… 7.5 out of 10” – Poached Mag