Emma Ketteringham in The Huffington Post’s The Blog: Test and Report: Bad for Children and Families
In a recent piece in The Boston Globe, Professor Elizabeth Bartholet calls for states to test infants for illegal drugs and report those with positive screens to child welfare authorities so they can be taken away from their families and placed in the foster care system. Bartholet’s presumption that evidence of drug use is evidence of child neglect, however, is a misleading sleight of hand.
Those of us who represent parents every day in child welfare proceedings know that many people who use drugs and alcohol – and even those who suffer from drug or alcohol dependence – often remain fit to care for a child. This is true regardless of race or class. We have seen over and over again that it is often far more detrimental to disrupt crucial early attachment or to traumatize children by taking them from their homes than support parents while their children are home. Foster care is a last resort that should be used only when alcohol or drug dependency results in mistreatment of the child, or in a failure to provide the ordinary care required for all children.
Bartholet’s oversimplified premise that drug use during pregnancy inevitably damages children has largely been discredited. No one claims that drug and alcohol use during pregnancy is “safe,” but the research clarifies that the risks presented by the use of illegal substances during pregnancy are no greater than risks associated with many other conditions and activities common in the lives of all people.(1) Years of carefully constructed, evidence-based research conclude that no scientific basis exists for presuming that prenatal exposure to an illegal drug will inevitably necessarily adversely affect the newborn.(2)
Additionally, research in Canada of opiate-dependent women and their infants found that even where withdrawal symptoms were present, babies who were allowed to stay with their mothers fared far better than those removed, experiencing fewer neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions and shorter NICU stays.(3) Another study of babies of mothers who used cocaine showed that babies removed from their mothers consistently performed worse on developmental milestones than those who stayed at home.(4) Staying home does not, as a rule, exacerbate any presumed “prenatal damage” as Bartholet claims.
Moreover, from a public health perspective, a test-and-report policy is counterproductive. Respected medical organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists urge their physician members to oppose such an approach.(5) They confirm that responding to drug use with threats of child apprehension undermines maternal and fetal health rather than improves it. This is because threats deter pregnant women from seeking prenatal care, speaking openly with their health providers and seeking any treatment necessary for drug and alcohol problems that are beneficial to them and the health of their children.
Already there are states that have done what Bartholet suggests. Nineteen states consider a baby born positive for an illegal drug “neglected” under civil child welfare laws, and 15 states require hospitals to report babies that test positive for illegal drugs at birth to child welfare authorities. Not one of these states has reported improved outcomes for children. Arkansas, a state that has studied the referrals made under its law, found that the vast majority of infants involved were positive for marijuana and had “no health problems.”(6) Researchers did not identify any neglect or abuse successfully prevented by the state’s test-and-report policy or any positive outcomes for the children involved.
Our experience also does not bear out Bartholet’s bold claim that substance-affected infants placed at or near birth with adoptive parents “do really well.” A recent study in New York showed that numbers of adoptions of children from foster care end up breaking apart.(7) We know that scores of children placed in foster care are never adopted and age out of the system to homelessness and despair, often becoming the respondent parents accused of neglecting their own children by the same state that raised them. Former foster children are far more likely to drop out of school, be imprisoned, enter the homeless population, join welfare or have substance abuse problems of their own when compared to children similarly neglected, but who remained with their families.(8)
Furthermore, Bartholet remains silent on one of the greatest problems with using the child welfare system to address the public health issue of drug dependence: the inevitable increase in the racial disproportionality of children in foster care. Despite similar or greater rates of drug use among white women, African-American women are ten times more likely to be reported to child welfare for a positive drug test.(9) A 2010 study of a hospital in Rochester, NY demonstrated that despite race-blind testing guidelines, the hospital tested and reported greater numbers of women of color regardless of whether they met guidelines.(10) Other hospitals had similar results.(11)
No one is suggesting that drugs are good or that parents who have a drug dependency problem that poses a risk to their child should not get the help they need. But if we allow our anger and frustration at a parent’s drug use to overwhelm our desire to do well by their children, we end up with counterproductive and dangerous policies.
Rather than urge the state to funnel more children into an already overwhelmed foster care system, states should be encouraged to address the factors that are more directly related to adverse outcomes for children, such as poverty, poor nutrition, lack of health care, persistent racism and a lack of hope. In order to address the issue of drug dependence in families, we should urge states to develop more community-based, non-threatening approaches to drug dependency problems, such as comprehensive prenatal screening with quality referrals for treatment, nurse-family partnerships and family-based substance abuse treatment programs for mothers, fathers and their children.
By Emma S. Ketteringham, Managing Attorney of The Bronx Defenders’ Family Defense Practice
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(1) Open Letter to the Media by David C. Lewis et al., Physicians, Scientists to Media: Stop Using the Term “Crack Baby” (2004); see also Revisiting the Crack Epidemic that Was Not , New York Times video avail. at http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/booming/revisiting-the-crack-babies-epidemic-that-was-not.html?_r=0.
(2) Wendy Chavkin, Commentary: Cocaine and Pregnancy — Time to Look at the Evidence, 285 JAMA 1626 (2001); Deborah A. Frank et al., Growth, Development, and Behavior in Early Childhood Following Prenatal Cocaine Exposure, 285 JAMA 1613 (2001); Barry M. Lester et al., Data Base on Studies of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure and Child Outcome, 27 J. Drug Issues 487 (1997); See also Maia Szalavitz, The Demon Seed That Wasn’t: Debunking the “Crack Baby” Myth, City Limits Monthly, Mar. 2004.
(3) Ronald R. Abrahams et al., An Evaluation of Rooming-in Among Substance-exposed Newborns in British Columbia J Obstet Gynaecol Can 866 (2010).
(4) Margaret H. Kearney et al., Mothering on Crack Cocaine: A Grounded Theory Analysis, 38 Soc. Sci. & Med. 351, 355 (1994); Susan C. Boyd, Mothers and Illicit Drugs: Transcending the Myth 60 (1999) (listing studies demonstrating that women who use illicit drugs can be adequate parents).
(5) Am. Coll. of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Comm. on Health Care for Underserved Women, Committee Opinion 473, Substance Abuse Reporting and Pregnancy: The Role of the Obstetrician-Gynecologist, 117 Obstetrics & Gynecology 200 (2011).
(6) An Analysis of Garretts Law Referrals, Prepared by Hornby Zeller Associates for Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services, Sept. 26, 2006.
(7) Dawn J. Post & Brian Zimmerman, The Revolving Doors of Family Court: Confronting Broken Adoption, 40 Capital University Law Review 437 (2012).
(8) New York, The Besieged Children” (NY Review of Books; July 12, 2012); Doyle, J. (2007) “Child Protection and Child Outcomes: Measuring the Effects of Foster Care.” American Economic Review (95(5). 1583-1610.
(9) The Guttmacher Report on Public Policy, State Responses to Substance Abuse Among Pregnant Women, (December 2000, Vol. 3, No. 6)
(10) Marc A. Ellsworth et al., Infant Race Affects Application of Clinical Guidelines When Screening for Drugs of Abuse in Newborns, 125 Pediatrics 1379 (2010)
(11) Brenda Warner Rotzoll, Black Newborns Likelier to be Drug-Tested: Study, Chicago Sun-Times, Mar. 16, 2001 (noting that “[b]lack babies are more likely than white babies to be tested for cocaine and to be taken away from their mothers if the drug is present, according to the March issue of the Chicago Reporter”); Troy Anderson, Race Tilt in Foster Care Hit; Hospital Staff More Likely to Screen Minority Mothers, L.A. Daily News, June 30, 2008.


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Q. Throughout the Christmas holidays we visit relatives on both sides of our family. How can we make this a meaningful time rather than one of duty, tension or superficial talk? How can we connect meaningfully with our family at Christmas?
A. The holidays are an excellent time to enjoy and deepen family relationships – to connect with family members. Many of us will see extended family members we don’t see during the rest of the year. We reconnect with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins from our family and our spouse’s family.
In order to change or deepen family connections, be intentional about it. Make a conscious decision to connect with relatives in a new way. This may feel risky but can be very rewarding. Include your spouse and children in your plans. Refresh everyone’s memory about the relatives you will visit, including their names and how you’re related. When relatives are seen infrequently children often don’t remember or understand who they are.
To help your children connect with family members prepare them ahead of time. Describe to your children the background of family relationships and some of the unique experiences of your relatives. Tell your children, for instance, about why Aunt Mary is a special aunt to you or how Uncle Harry injured his leg in the service. This will help your children know your family members and will make seeing these relatives more interesting to them.
Encourage each child to think of something they want to tell about themselves to Aunt Mary or Grandpa Smith or to all the relatives. Think also about what you want to communicate to specific family members. There may be someone who holds hard feelings against you. Think of what you might say to bridge the rift between you.
One way to connect with family members more deeply is to show caring by greeting each relative with warmth and hugs. Be affectionate even if your family is not. One relative being affectionate gives permission to others to connect in this way. Smiles and positive comments also help.
Make use of individual time with family members. Play a new game with a nephew or niece. Help Grandmother in the kitchen or go for a walk with Uncle Charlie. Individual time can be difficult in a large family group at Christmas, but even a few minutes of individual time will help you connect.
If you’re hosting Christmas you can suggest at dinner that each person tell about the highlight of their year or about their happiest or most meaningful experience in 2012. This takes the conversation off of superficial chatter and will make it interesting for young and old alike and it certainly will enhance family connections.
Don’t expect the holiday to be perfect. Just stay focused on what is good about the family relationships and give of yourself lovingly to enjoying each person. I hope these ideas help your family connect in new ways.
During this season of Love and Peace let’s all break down the barriers that distance us or even alienate us from each other. Let’s reach out with love to all.
“Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other.”
Romans 12:10 NLT

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We interview the founder of alpaca knitwear brand Plum of London to find out why they call their yarn ‘The Fibre of the Gods’.
When did you launch the Plum of London brand and what were you doing in your previous life?
Plum of London launched in 2013. Previously, I worked in property in London (which feels a long time ago now!), but a series of events gave me the opportunity to follow my passion and to create high quality, sustainable clothing. Initially, I assisted a knitwear label in early 2012 which allowed me to experiment with many variations of yarn, where I soon discovered that alpaca was far superior to all others, both in terms of quality and benefits. It soon became evident that there was a lack of contemporary designed alpaca clothing and accessories available to the British luxury market which is when I started to pursue this opportunity.
What is so special about Alpaca, and in particular the Royal Alpaca that you use for Plum of London products?
The Inca society was literally ‘woven together’ by alpaca fleece with the very best reserved to clothe royalty and nobility. It has since been referred to as ‘’The Fibre of the Gods’’, but only now is Western society starting to appreciate its incredible attributes and true value – it’s as soft as cashmere, yet warmer and stronger. It also possess hypoallergenic, breathable and naturally antibacterial qualities as well as being odour, stain and wrinkle resistant, to name but a few! On paper, I believe there is no better yarn, whether natural or synthetic which surpasses alpaca and I feel it’s just a matter of creating contemporary styled pieces in colourful hues and allowing it to handle as well as it can before the wider public start to appreciate its true worth. Royal alpaca is the highest grade of alpaca and is actually better than baby alpaca (the more commonly known grade of alpaca yarn). It constitutes less than 1% of the world’s total alpaca fibre production which ensures that our range of knitwear is not only rare but highly exclusive. There are many preconceptions concerning alpaca but over time, I’m confident that I and others can educate and inform people of the incredible qualities of it and to offer them pure alpaca knitwear they’d enjoy wearing season upon season. After all, our brand is about sustainability!
Where do you source your yarn from and where are your products knitted?
All of our Royal alpaca yarn has been sourced from South America whilst the baby alpaca we currently use in our woven pieces hails from both South America and Britain. The original idea was to source all of the yarn from Britain but quality, supply and ultimately price put paid to that. With a desire however, to support Britain’s local and highly-skilled industries and realising that no other retailers were manufacturing alpaca clothing and accessories in Britain, I recognised the opportunity to work closely with knitting and weaving mills in England and Scotland to push the boundaries in knitwear fashion. These mills can all be attributed in helping me realise my ambitions: to create sustainable and eco-friendly luxury British knitwear using ethically sourced alpaca yarn. This remains firmly at the heart of the Plum of London brand.
What are the challenges of working with Alpaca?
It has been claimed that not since 1831, when Sir Titus Salt came upon a consignment of alpaca fleece, has there been any record of Britain working with alpaca yarn in this way and on this scale. This is obviously extremely exciting for me but nonetheless, created a lot of obstacles and issues that I had to overcome. All yarns are individual and possess unique characteristics but none more so than alpaca. At first, I feared that it may be difficult if not impossible to source mills who were willing to help me to achieve my aim but fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. The premise of the label is to create pure alpaca clothing and accessories, because as soon as alpaca is blended with other fibres it will immediately lose all of its benefits and qualities. However, there are plans to trial and sample other blends with the aim of creating a yarn which may be better suited for other types of clothing, which is very exciting!
The kids jumpers & cardigans are gorgeous, any plans to launch some adult Alpaca clothing?
Thanks! As you mentioned, the label launched with a range of adult accessories alongside childrenswear, whilst baby and home accessories complete the range, but yes, we do currently have products in development for our inaugural Menswear Collection with other plans to follow shortly after. Watch this space!


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Ate some breakfast with my host and packed my things while Phil ran a quick errand. He stopped back by to take me to the train station. The Glacier Express is taking me from St. Moritz to Zermatt. It should be a delightful trek through the Alps.
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Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace environment for their employees free from harm, health hazards, harassment, etc. Enforcement of workplace safety compliance is an issue that has gained increased attention from federal and state governing agencies.
According to the federal Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), an effective safety and health program can save as much as six dollars for every dollar invested. On January 6, 2012, OSHA initiated a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) panel process to draft an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) rule. Where ever your business is in terms of a safety program, a safety manual is an important starting point for any company size. As a best practice, a company’s safety manual typically includes the following:
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Note: Twenty-four states operate their own OSHA-approved safety and health programs. Some state plan requirements may differ in certain aspects from federal OSHA. Regardless, state-imposed standards must be at least as stringent as the federal standards.

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Proposal for two additional seats for Ireland post Brexit
Proposals approved by Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee would mean an extra two seats for Ireland following Brexit.
As well as 27 former UK seats distributed around the 14 EU countries that are currently slightly under-represented (including Ireland), the Committee also proposes to place the remaining 46 of the 73 UK seats in a reserve. These seats could be reallocated to new countries joining the EU and/or pan European electoral lists. Overall Parliament would shrink from 751 to 705 MEPs.

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I don't see why the Mosins should become blacklisted. Bolt action, no detached mag, less than 10, no foregrip or pistol grip, manual safety, C&R. More like a bone that the nannies would throw us. Unless they ban imports.
The 7.62x54 ammo is current military issue. Not going anywhere save for an import ban.
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The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal—separate from its news division—has a strongly conservative view, and its pages often feature op-eds from the right. In a note to readers Friday, the editors say they're not going to change a thing amid a "wave of progressive cancel culture." The note is a response to a letter signed by 280 Journal news staffers who complained that the opinion section frequently prints misinformation. An excerpt of that letter, per Mediaite: "Opinion’s lack of fact-checking and transparency, and its apparent disregard for evidence, undermine our readers’ trust and our ability to gain credibility with sources." In particular, the letter called out an op-ed on June 16 from VP Mike Pence that presented a rosy outlook on the pandemic, a piece that prompted a fact-checking article on the news side, and a correction on the opinion side.
In their note to readers, the opinion editors say the letter will not "cause us to change our principles and content," adding that "it was probably inevitable that the wave of progressive cancel culture would arrive at the Journal, as it has at nearly every other cultural, business, academic and journalistic institution." In a dig at a rival, they add, "we are not the New York Times," an apparent reference to this op-ed controversy at the Times. They pledge to continue running the same type of op-eds from conservative contributors. "And these columns will continue to promote the principles of free people and free markets, which are more important than ever in what is a culture of growing progressive conformity and intolerance." (Click to read the full note.)


Coexistant combinations : architectural relevance in the digital age
Slabbert, Heber Eben
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If architecture fails to match the acceleration of adaption inherent in networked structures, in regards to basic individual and societal needs, it risks losing relevance as a facilitator of the human existential experience. To lose such relevance would result in buildings as containers, and not architecture informing the human condition. Physical places will be replaced by online spaces. This relevance can be reclaimed by striking a balance between these coexistent realities. To be more specific a balance achieved with physical architecture acting as a counterbalance to the shifting virtual domain. The final result sought after is not one of static equilibrium, but one similar to the process of homeostasis, where a system responds to environmental conditions in order to maintain an optimal internal state. This state can be explored through a process of digital simulation and analysis combined with intuitive architectural translation, and mathematical analysis. The results of this thesis help to define more specifically the problems and challenges involved in balancing these two realities through successive exploratory iterations and hypotheses. The concluding findings pointing to a new understanding and approach to architectural space and the value of integrating interactive digital technology.


Performance vehicles move parts even quicker, from engine internals, to transmission gears, to differentials, only making components hotter. Cooling temperatures throughout the drivetrain will not only keep a car running longer, but will potentially help it run quicker.
Does a cooler running engine make more power?
The Verdict: Hotter engines make more power. Sure, cooler air and fuel is denser, meaning more of it can fill combustion chambers to make more power, but once detonated, less energy (heat, in this case) being absorbed by engine material and coolant means more of it can be put toward forward motion.
Is it better for an engine to run hot or cold?
Hot (90 to 120 Fahrenheit) makes the air less dense for down force, cooling and engine performance. … They run more efficient in warmer weather too as the engine oil isn’t thick as it would be in cold winter weather. Winter air is colder therefore denser. The engine can make more power with denser air.
Do high performance engines run hotter?
The short answer is YES they run hotter. The whys make it a longer answer. Back in the day cars ran between 160 to 180, in modern engines the manufactures have increased those ranges by 30 degrees on both sides.
How can I improve my engine cooling?
There are three ways that the aftermarket attempts to improve the cooling system of a particular engine.
- Increase flow through the cooling system.
- Increase the cooling capacity of the radiators.
- Increase the pressure of the cooling system.
Is a low temp thermostat worth it?
If you hang around car guys long enough, you will hear that a colder thermostat will help you make more power. However, a low-temp thermostat by itself does not make power. In some circumstances, a colder thermostat can help the engine make more power. But it’s not the lower temps that do it.
How can I stop my engine from overheating?
How to prevent your car from overheating
- Park your car in the shade. …
- Use car window shades. …
- Tint your windows. …
- Leave car windows open slightly. …
- Turn the floor air vents on. …
- Use the fresh air setting instead of recirculation on your A/C. …
- Keep your eye on the car temperature gauge. …
- Turn on the heat to cool the engine.
How long can an engine run hot before damage?
You have around 30 to 60 seconds before you start to do serious damage, such as seized up valves or even pistons, if it reaches maximum hot.
Why does my car run better when it’s cold?
Now, cold air is denser than warm air, so in cold weather the number oxygen molecules entering the combustion chamber per unit volume of air is significantly greater than when the temperature is high. More oxygen provides better combustion, and hence a noticeable increase in power.
Do oil coolers increase HP?
Registered. RE: Do Oil Coolers increase hp.? The benefit of the oil cooler is helping maintain viscosity. Sorry no horsepower gain.
Does more horsepower mean more heat?
Engines produce lots of heat, and the more horsepower they make the more heat they generate. Only about 35 to 40 percent of the heat energy released during combustion in a gasoline engine performs useful work by creating pressure that pushes the pistons down their bores.


Pullman Fire Department
The City of Pullman Ambulance Notice of Privacy Practices (576.15 kB) lets you know how we may use and disclose your health information and your rights regarding the health information we have in our possession.
Ambulance Billing Forms - Download insurance billing forms relating to auto accidents, L&I claims, and standard medical insurance.
Ambulance Payments - Various methods you can choose to pay your City of Pullman Ambulance bill including an online option.
If you have any questions regarding the billing process, please don’t hesitate to contact the City of Pullman Ambulance Department Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at (509) 332-8172 option #4.


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Mmmm Shanghainese food is comfort food to me! 🙂 The last time I was in this plaza by Yonge Street and Glen Cameron Road in Thornhill, I noticed that there was a Shanghai restaurant among the primarily Korean restaurant dominated plaza. It’s the same plaza that the Home of Hot Taste and Piggy’s Restaurant is in. This restaurant used to be called Shanghai Xue Yuan but is now rebranded as Tian Xin Place.
We ordered a lunch set combo that included a small hot and sour soup (it’s really a staple of Shanghainese food) and steamed rice. For a dollar more, we changed the plain steamed rice to “vegetable rice” (菜飯). Vegetable rice is sooo good because there’s bits of seasoned bok choy mixed into the rice to create flavour. We chose the Kung Pao Chicken out of the long list of other Shanghainese varieties. The hot and sour soup was actually really good!! It was perfectly sour and a little spicy and there were a lot of ingredients in the soup. Yum!
The Kung Pao Chicken arrived with lots of seasoned chicken bites, fresh peanuts, onions, and green and red peppers. There were actually a lot more of the other ingredients than the actual chicken pieces. Nevertheless, the Kung Pao Chicken was well prepared; a little spicy but perfectly smooth and soft. It reminded me of the one I ate at Bashu just a little while ago. I do have to say that Bashu prepared a better Kung Pao Chicken, but this was still really good.
Oh, one absolute favorite dish I love in Shanghai restaurants is the Sesame Biscuit with Minced Meat. I can never get enough of it and always crave it every so often. The stir-fried minced meat is provided on a plate with a spoon. You scoop this meat into a perfectly baked sesame biscuit and then hold it in your hands to eat. Yum!! Not every restaurant makes it good since sometimes the meat may be not flavoured enough or the biscuits not baked well enough. I was happy to find out that this portion and dish great! The biscuit was really good with the minced meat inside. It reminds me of another restaurant that I loved eating this at: Golden Shanghai Restaurant. SO good!
Lastly, I was craving stir-fried noodles and even though this isn’t a Shanghainese dish, I ordered a Singapore Fried Rice Noodle. It’s the one that has the yellow curry powder in it and usually served with bean sprouts, shrimp, and barbecue pork. It’s one of my definite go-to comfort foods. I found that it was okay here; it wasn’t amazing but not bland either.
This restaurant serves pretty good Shanghai food. Come by if you are in the area and want to try some. 🙂 There were quite a lot of Western customers in there too!

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Senior Vice President and Chief Production Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Production Officer, Mark Besharaty brings over 25 years of commercial real estate experience to Walker & Dunlop. He leads operations and originations for the company’s multifamily small loans team. Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Besharaty has managed teams of originators, underwriters, and closers generating in excess of $14 billion in commercial real estate mortgage volume.
Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Mr. Besharaty served as director in the Small Balance CRE Lending Group at Hunt Mortgage Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hunt Companies. There, Mr. Besharaty led a team of originators and analysts in the western United States. Mr. Besharaty previously served as vice president in the commercial mortgage operations division with MUFG Union Bank where he led teams that successfully grew production volumes and he was recognized as one of the top producers for the group. Before Union Bank, he served as managing director with Almas Capital in Dubai, where he oversaw construction financing for major development projects throughout the region. Prior to that, he served as vice president with Jackson Federal Bank where he was responsible for commercial real estate originations and received three annual awards given to the top producers at the bank.
Mr. Besharaty received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and holds an MBA degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Active in the community, Mr. Besharaty serves as chairman for the Commercial Lenders Association. He has also authored numerous articles published in national commercial real estate finance magazines and has been a guest speaker for a variety of industry conferences including Real Share and IMN Multifamily.

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This is a clearance sale item. All clearance sale items are FINAL SALE and not eligible for returns or exchanges. Please review our shipping + returns section for more details.
Made with a buttery soft bamboo terry, these overalls have a dropped crotch for added comfort and room to move while playing. Wear it alone or pair it with one of our cozy tops. The overall straps are crossed in the back and have 3 button holes allowing you to adjust for a desired fit.
- Designed and made in British Columbia, Canada.
- Fabric Content – 66% Rayon of Bamboo / 28% Cotton / 6% Spandex
- Machine wash cold on delicate cycle / Lay flat to dry / Do not bleach / Iron low if needed
- Size chart available in image slide (measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from item to item); 3 button holes on the straps allow you to adjust to a desired fit
- 4/5T and 6/7 run on the smaller side of the range: 4/5T= size 4T, 6/7= size 6 (but please review size chart to help with fit)


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Mordiou is a roleplaying game from John Grumpf. You can find the french edition on lulu.com : le terrier du Grumpf. This short game proposes to play in Paris XVIIeme century, in the classic musqueteer and court intrigues style. mordiou-Character-sheet-english-v3 PDF mordiou-Character-sheet-english-v3 POWERPOINT I did a translation of the character sheet, as it was. And […]
To introduce the game to my colleagues, I translated Dragon de Poche 2 material from french to english. This is a RolePlaying game emulating fantasy adventures and some of the touch of Dungeon&Dragons. Much lighter to setup and run. Great for beginners and if you need something to start quickly. I like the way that many […]
Amber is the center of the Universe, and also a very messed up environment to grow up. An oedipal King as father with a collection of queens, and many siblings princes and princesses, all ready to eliminate each others to take the throne. I loved the Amber Diceless roleplaying, and paid my homage with a Fiasco […]
Every year in October I enjoy the BigBadCon convention of RPG in Oakland CA. Organized by Sean Nittner from Narrative Control Podcast since 2011. Please come and enjoy Indy Roleplayings games, and great players and game masters.
Fengh Shui is an action roleplaying game, inspired by the cheesy american action and HongKong kung-fu movies. Add a bit of time travel and cinematographic villains, and you have a very enjoyable game. The latest version has been republished in 2015 : Feng Shui 2 I wrote those scenarios in French : Voir Palerme et […]
Wastburg is a French Roleplaying Game, based on a book from Cédric Ferrand. The players are Guards of a medieval city, and will investigate the crimes and secrets, NCIS style in the mud and the dirt, without the modern forensic. I wrote this scenario in French: Le Mystère de Sceaux – “The Mystery of […]
Game Controller is a RolePlaying Game about Roleplaying Game. The proposition is that there is a secret organization in charge of running the game sessions. Imagine that all the Non-Players-Characters are in fact supernumeraries in costume, and that behind the scene a troop of engineers are preparing the sets. And the responsability of the succes of the […]

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TurboAnt X7 Pro: A Scooter That’s as Light and as Powerful as It’s Name
The TurboAnt X7 Pro electric scooter is a solid competitor in the budget traveler group, with a strong stem, incredibly smooth velocity, and also light-weight rate. With an evaluated full throttle of 25.4 kmh, the X7 Pro isn’t the fastest entry-level scooter but it flights smooth and stable.
Pretty portable as well as easy to use
It’s a terrific design for newbie bikers as it compacts much of the mobility and user-friendly attributes that we value most, including a small folded footprint, light-weight develop, fast folding that locks right into position for very easy transportation, an ergonomic thumb throttle, as well as a high-mounted front lights.
It isn’t ultraportable since the handlebars do not fold, but the stem securing mechanism really feels especially solid and also the locking clasp is really simple to clip to the fender when folded.
The TurboAnt X7 Pro has actually folded up measurements of 109 cm long by 43 centimeters broad by 46 centimeters high. The handlebars are 42 cm broad as well as the deck to handlebar elevation is 99.1 centimeters tall, which is a comfortable setup for a lot of bikers.
What I Actually Like
Entering into this with an important mind, there are honestly a great deal of points to such as regarding the Turboant X7 Pro electrical scooter. I had quite big assumptions as I was very impressed with the initial model as well as I can currently claim with confidence that I had not been let down.
My favored functions of this electrical scooter is:
The detachable battery – It makes billing the scooter a lot less of a trouble as I do not need to bring a dirty scooter up a number of flights of stairs simply to charge it. I leave the electric scooter body in the basement and also bring the battery pack up for a fee instead.
The improved array – The array is a gamechanger. The majority of entry-level scooters deal with bad range and also undependable battery efficiency yet the X7 Pro is a substantial step in the ideal direction with its 360Wh battery. 15.2 miles per charge in a real-life riding test is outstanding for an electrical scooter this economical.
The larger 10-inch air tires – The trip high quality and level of smoothness quickly improved with the tire dimension upgrade. They absorb a lot more roadway resonances as well as deal with curbs and gaps much better thanks to the boosted ground clearance. You likewise feel a lot safer when turning or leaning thanks to the bigger compact surface with the ground.
The amazing worth – I find it absolutely unbelievable that Turboant is able to bring so much worth to the customer at such an economical expense. Thinking about the price, the Turboant X7 Pro is absolutely one of the best electrical scooters today.
For a budget electric scooter, the X7 Pro stands out amongst its peers. Few other scooters in the very same group can match its efficiency. Maxing out at 20 miles per hour, the Turboant X7 Pro is quick and take advantage of the high torque provided by the 350 W power motor. The scooter can take on hill grades of approximately 20%. Bikers will be impressed by the smooth acceleration regulated by the rubber throttle.
To aid the motorcyclist keep control of the scooter– even at high speeds– Turboant mounted a triple stopping system, comprising a Digital Braking System (EBS), rear disk brake, and rear foot brake. This system can bring the scooter to a halt in seconds, with a braking distance as brief as 16.4 ft.
Superb worth for cash
Comfortable to ride
Cruise ship control
Large, plush tires
It’s worth pointing out warranty since when you’re spending this much cash, you expect that any type of problems will be dealt with by the business you’re buying from.
Turboant deals a six-month warranty, and includes an additional six months on for scooters got via its web site. You can obtain the guarantee extension if you buy from Amazon.com, however at the time of review the X7 Pro wasn’t offered from Amazon UK or US.
If you required to make a warranty case, the process relies on when the problem has actually developed. In the very first week you have the option of a fixing, substitute or a refund. Afterwards and until thirty days you can pick a fixing or replacement and after that, the scooter would certainly need to be sent to your closest repair work centre (they remain in the UK and Germany for European customers) at Turboant’s expense.
If you’re qualified with a screwdriver as well as Allen trick, components for repair service can be sent out to you so you can fit them yourself.
Should You Acquire the TurboAnt X7 Pro Electric Scooter?
Why the hell not? If you’re in the market for one, then the TurboAnt X7 Pro makes an exceptional starting point. Simple procedure integrated with performance makes this an outstanding deal, and also absolutely something to consider as an alternative to taking the bus or car.
It may be a little light on functions, however so what? You do not necessarily intend to mess around with apps, or several procedures, just to really start relocating the scooter as well as, as a result, on your own. It is the simplicity of the X7 Pro that makes it a prime contender for your cash if you’re looking for to invest in a PEV such as this.


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Club President Annabel King visited Welford and Wickham CE Primary School for their Leavers ceremony and prize giving on 24 Jul 2013, and presented the Rotary Sports Cups and book tokens to the boy and the girl who had each shown the most achievement in sport over the year.
Another example of the support our club gives to young people and local schools.
more Hungerford Rotary Club presents a cheque for £250
more The two student from the John O’Gaunt school, who were sponsored by our club for a working visit to Ghana.
more Hungerford Rotary gives about £12-15,000 to charity each year
more The Club's 200 club raises £2,250 for Brighter Futures
more Hungerford Rotary Club gave a donation of £500 to help with the building and equipping of the only Children's Hospice in Berkshire
more Hungerford Rotarians help deliver Christmas parcels to the over 80's in the area.
more Hungerford Rotary donates to ICE, a local group supporting parents and children with special educational needs.
more Hungerford Rotary Cycle Challenge from Hungerford to Ligueil and back,


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Blade Motors Company
We are producing a hotly-anticipated new luxury-performance car targeting the high-margin overseas markets in China and the Middle East.
China: the biggest market in the world for cars, and the fastest growing, with average prices 2-3 times what they are in the US. I came back to enter this market, and have assembled a top-flight Board of Directors and management and production team. We have the exclusive rights to a hotly-anticipated, high publicity model that will sell with average margins of $40k per car. With 2000 cars produced and, this is an $80M gross profit opportunity.


I always wondered which Dyson cordless stick vacuum is best, the V6 or the DC59. It turns out that there isn’t too much to separate them. The V6 model is basically just a newer version of the DC59.
Of course you also have the V6 Animal, Absolute and Motorhead as well. Watch it in action in the video below, then read this full review: Dyson V6 Vs DC59.


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Throughout history, the mythical creatures called unicorns have been seen as peace-loving animals infused with happiness. Unstable Unicorns shines a spotlight on the darker side of these creatures. You’ll be summoning strange unicorn hybrids, betraying your friends, and basically causing all kinds of magical chaos as you try to get as many unicorns in your stable as possible.
What’s in the box?
Just like the creature the card game is based on, the packaging for Unstable Unicorns feels magical to unbox.
The cards come packaged into a sturdy box with a magnetic strip on the latch. The box itself is covered in colourful, yet minimalistic art. This hides the fact that the game can be quite brutal.
Once you open the box you are greeted with two compartments, each containing a pack of neatly wrapped cards. The cards are divided into 114 black-backed playing cards (the main cards you will be using), 13 white-backed baby unicorn cards and 8 reference cards.
As with the colourful box, the cards have the same cartoony and whimsical art on them. From the “Unicorn on a cob” to the “Shark with a horn”, each card oozes charm and some even made us chuckle a few times. The cards are made of a really nice thick card stock that shuffles quite easily, thanks to their glossy finish.
Yes, Unstable Unicorns has some of the best components and packaging I have come across.
How do you play it?
Contrary to what you might think, Unstable Unicorns is all about building an army and stabbing your friends in the back. You will soon find out that there is little love lost between players during a session of the game.
In the beginning, the baby unicorn and reference cards are removed from the deck. The rest of the black-backed cards are shuffled thoroughly. The baby unicorn deck is placed next to the black-backed card deck. This is referred to as the nursery. Each player adds one of the cute baby unicorn cards to their stable (the area in front of them).
Finally, each player is dealt five cards as their starting hand.
Let the unicorn war begin!
A turn begins with the first player drawing a new card from the black-backed card deck in the middle of the play space. The player may then play a card from their hand, place it face up in their stable, or draw another card.
There is a hand limit of seven cards a player.
Cards that can be played during a player’s turn include:
Magic cards – Cards with a one time (magical) effect which are discarded after use.
Downgrade cards -These cards are placed in another player’s stable and impose a specific negative effect on them.
Upgrade cards – As the name suggests, these cards grant specific positive effects to whoever has it in their stable.
Instant cards – These cards can be played anytime and interrupts a player’s turn.
Player’s take turns duking it out, stabbing each other in the back and basically trying to be the first one to have a pre-determined amount of unicorns in their stable. The player who achieves this is crowned the “Master of Unicorns”, or at least that is what we’ve come to refer to as the winner.
What did we think Unstable Unicorns?
Initially, Unstable Unicorns impressed me with its visually striking and high-quality components, but I soon discovered that the game was just as magical as the packaging. It might seem simple at first, but it does have a surprising amount of depth.
Figuring out when to play which cards, when to interrupt another player’s turn and when to place a specific unicorn does take more strategic thinking than I initially anticipated. Having said this, the game was easy enough to teach that my 10-year old quickly grasped its mechanics and was betraying us like it was second nature. This is partly due to the short and on-point descriptions of each card. The artwork also helped in figuring out what each card does.
Unstable Unicorns falls somewhere between a filler game and the main game you would pull out for your board gaming evening. It’s deep enough to keep adults entertained but easy enough to grasp so that younger players and even those who aren’t board game aficionados can enjoy it.
Sure, you might lose a few friends after playing but as the game’s tagline states, “Unicorns are your friends now”. And what more do you need?
For more information on Unstable Unicorns, visit solarpop.co.za. The game retails for around R500 locally.
Unstable Unicorns is a brutal, fun and easy-to-learn card game about magical creatures stabbing each other in the back. Will you be the next Unicorn master?
- Easy to learn and teach
- High quality components
- Backstabbingly fun
- It has unicorns!
- You might lose a friend or two
- Might not be as complex as some might like
Complexity vs. Depth

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Christmas Flyer Poster Bundle VOL.1-3-1
This bundle contains 3 great flyers + 1 back.
These designs were created for christmas flyers, greeting cards and posters, but are perfect used for general events as concerts, exhibitions, music club events and other advertising purposes.
Vintage Christmas Card & Invite
Christmas Flyer/Poster – Retro Vol. 3
Christmas Flyer/Poster Vol.1
4 PDS files
300 DPI CMYK
Print size 4”×6”
easy to edit
all folders and layers are clearly named
CHEERS AND PLEASE RATE IT !
CHECK OUT MY NEW CHRISTMAS BACKGROUNDS & CARDS

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Company: Digitalmoka Srl
Updated Oct 22, 2020
Scopa Dal Negro is a board and card mobile video game developed by Digitalmoka Srl, and is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. The app is compatible with iOS 9.0 or later.
The original Scopa Dal Negro. NEW VERSION!
The traditional Italian game of Scopa with the original Dal Negro cards, the playing cards that since 100 years ago are symbol of the Italian excellence in the world.
Among the many available Scopa games, be sure to choose for free the ONLY ORIGINAL, beware of imitations!
You can play alone against three different levels of difficulty, the Expert level is definitely challenging, only for really strong players!
If you prefer instead to have real opponents, PLAY ONLINE and make friends with the thousands of fans who every day play with the original Scopa Dal Negro.
Choose among all the 18 decks of original Italian regional cards Dal Negro with also a Poker deck: Napoletane, Piacentine, Siciliane, Trevisane, Milanesi, Toscane, Bergamasche, Bolognesi, Bresciane, Genovesi, Piemontesi, Romagnole, Sarde, Trentine, Triestine, Salisburghesi, Francesi (Poker), Spagnole and you can customize the table with one of the many available backgrounds.
The game is automatically oriented both in portrait or landscape to give you the opportunity to use your iPhone and your iPad as you prefer.
You can create your own customized profile or you can simply choose to PLAY WITHOUT NEEDING ANY REGISTRATION.
IMPORTANT: The original Scopa Dal Negro IS NOT A BET PLAY, it is not possible to bet or win real money and prizes. Registered players have the opportunity to earn virtual coins whose sole purpose is to make the game more fun and exciting.
For every information or suggestions write to [email protected]
The Dal Negro games are now available also in the new Tim Games service for home entertainment.
The game contains the In-App Purchase Remove Advertising service, a monthly auto-renewing subscription for € 0,99.
Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at same price.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
Need help? Join our Scopa Dal Negro Forum to discuss your questions, comments and more with other users from all over the world.
To install Scopa Dal Negro on your PC you need to have an android emulator that supports you to play the game on your computer. We recommend using Bluestacks. How to use BlueStacks to play Scopa Dal Negro on PC/Mac.
Scopa Dal Negro is also available to download in the following countries: Italy
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Have you noticed any changes in real life since you started to work as a webcam model? I like to think I’m the same person although some of my friends told me I have changed a bit and not in the good way.
I’ve been a webcam model for six months now and have never felt better about myself in my life. One of my friends told me i was more sexual, but she didn’t mean it like i was perverted, she meant it like i was more confident and unafraid to say what i feel or make a pass at someone, haha. Make sure your friends aren’t just trying to make you feel bad because they don’t understand what being a camgirl really is, that you’re not a prostitute or a sex trafficker haha. Also take into consideration that maybe you are a little different. Like i said, i def got more confident, i hardly ever think of what strangers think of me, i feel more free, i have more money so i’m a lot less stressed out than i ever was.
This job could potentially change someone for the worse, too. Confidence and arrogance are two different animals. If that’s an issue make sure you aren’t walking around like king dick just because internet pervs wanna bang you lol. It could also be bad for your psyche if you yourself FEEL like you’re doing something wrong. I know a lot of girls who had to quit because they couldn’t handle the way the sexual nature of the job made them feel. They spent a lot of time being stressed out, nervous, guilty, and worried about other people finding out that they were camgirls.
Basically dude, if your friends are telling you you’re being an ass hole, you just might be acting like one; if they’re misunderstanding the new confident you, or the new uninhibited you, or whatever you want to call the girl who has no shame where shame isn’t due, tell them what’s up. good luck (:
Just spit it out… Streaming live as a webcam model is not only a great experience, the money is fabulous! No one should ever feel bad about being a cam model. It is a profession and the amount of information any cam model wants to share, that is entirely at their discretion.


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High yield investors who are concerned about these risks may look to buffer their portfolios with bank loans
The outlook for both interest rates and energy prices is far from certain. For investors who are looking for less exposure to these risks in their fixed income portfolios, bank loans, also known as senior loans, may present an attractive opportunity that’s more defensively positioned (from a rate and energy risk perspective) than the overall high yield market.
This year has seen considerable flows into high yield exchange-traded funds. However, high yield valuations have tightened over the past two months, and investors are eyeing the potential for interest rate risks to emerge and energy risks to persist.Read More
Part 3: Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
This third blog post of a three-part series explores support factors for the market over the next several years. Part 1 discussed indicators that we’re in the later stages of this profit cycle, and Part 2 looked at where we see vulnerabilities in the marketplace.Read More
Part 2: Watching for the Plot Twist
This second blog post of a three-part series looks at where we see vulnerabilities in the marketplace. Part 1 discussed indicators that we’re in the later stages of this profit cycle, and Part 3 will explore support factors for the market over the next several years.
While investors may be riveted by Hollywood’s surprise endings and cliffhangers, they generally aren’t fond of unexpected plot twists in the market. So here’s a spoiler alert. The operating results of companies in the current cycle have been quite strong, and many investors expect this to continue. But we’ve seen enough plot twists over time to know this can be a risky assumption.Read More
How has the eurozone fallen into deflation and negative interest rates?
How has much of Europe entered the topsy-turvy world of negative interest rates? To understand why negative rates have come into such prominence, particularly in Europe, we need to understand why a certain fundamental assumption of monetary policy can be very misleading.Read More
Opportunities can be found, but the outlook is negative overall
As my Invesco Fixed Income colleague Sean Newman outlined in his blog, Brazil: Macro Headwinds are Strengthening, the country is suffering from economic, fiscal and monetary risks. The increasingly negative macro backdrop — as well as an ongoing scandal involving the country’s largest company, Petrobras —has weighed heavily on Brazilian corporate credit.
Year-to-date, Brazil is the worst-performing Latin American country within the JP Morgan Corporate Emerging Market Bond Index (CEMBI) with a total return of -1.35%.1 It was the third worst globally behind only the Ukraine and Nigeria. This performance stands in stark contrast to that of the CEMBI overall, which has returned 1.9% year-to-date.Read More
Reasons to keep bonds on your plate, despite concerns about interest rates
While I was growing up, “eat your vegetables” was a nightly mantra directed at the pickier eaters who preferred to skip the colorful components of Mom’s well-balanced meals. We, of course, were more enthusiastic about the bland-colored meat loaf, gravy and mashed potatoes. But those peas and carrots disappeared because, as our parents reminded us, “It’s a long time till breakfast.”
Rather than scaling the Food Guide Pyramid every day, most of us prefer foods that taste good. But with maturity comes the realization that a balanced diet is essential to maintain good health, and we’re more willing to acquire a taste for sautéed spinach. Likewise with investing — balance is key.Read More

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After a fire that claimed the lives of ten people in an apartment building, it appears that social media videos in China depict new protests against Covid restrictions.
People in Urumqi have observed approaching officials, destroying a barricade, and yelling "End the Covid lockdown!"
Despite a strict zero-Covid policy, the number of infections in China has reached record heights.
On Saturday, China recorded a record number of 39,791 new cases of Covid, according to Reuters.
A little more than 3700 instances were symptomatic, while 36,082 were asymptomatic.
China reported 35,183 instances the previous day.
Authorities in Urumqi have now pledged to eliminate limitations, however, they dispute that these limits prevented people from fleeing Thursday's fire.
Since early August, restrictions have been in place in the capital of the western Xinjiang region.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, a resident told the BBC that residents of the fire-ravaged complex were generally banned from leaving their houses.
Chinese state-run media has rejected this claim. However, Urumqi officials issued an unprecedented apology late Friday, promising to discipline those who had abandoned their duties.
Friday night footage showed citizens, many of whom were wearing face masks, gathering on the city's streets after dark.
They were observed yelling, fist-pumping, and arguing with officials. The location was confirmed by the news agency Reuters.
In one film, a protester shouted through a megaphone, and in another, a mob smashed through a barrier manned by city employees wearing protective gear.
Friday night, live streams monitored by the BBC appeared to show demonstrators assembling on the steps of a city government building.
By Saturday am, the vast majority of references to the Urumqi protests had been removed from the Chinese internet due to strict censorship.
Local media reported Thursday's fatal fire at the Urumqi apartment building, which also injured nine others, was likely caused by an electrical extension malfunction.
Covid limits may have impeded firefighting efforts, according to online discussions.
City officials have refuted this, claiming that parked automobiles prevented firefighters from reaching the blazing building.
At a news conference on Saturday morning, they announced the gradual relaxation of lockdown restrictions in low-risk areas of Urumqi.
They did not mention the protests but stated that the majority of Covid cases in the community had been resolved and that "order" will be restored to the lives of city residents.
Large-scale, disruptive demonstrations were uncommon in China, but there was growing opposition to Beijing's zero-Covid plan.
On Saturday, additional protests were reported in places including Xi'an, Chongqing, and Nanjing. A significant number of them were recorded at universities.
The demonstrations have received a great deal of support on the social media website Weibo, where participants have been described as "courageous."
Others on Weibo have expressed their displeasure with the incident in Urumqi and the government's position of zero tolerance for Covid.
"The unrestricted faith we initially placed in the authorities did not alter their morality. They are deaf to the life, safety, and basic needs of the people "One author wrote the text.
The zero-Covid plan was the last of its sort among the world's major countries and was in part a response to China's relatively low immunization rates and efforts to safeguard the elderly.
Recent violent demonstrations have occurred from Zhengzhou to Guangzhou a because of sudden lockdowns and broader Covid restrictions.
Despite the strict efforts, China's case numbers this week reached all-time highs since the beginning of the pandemic.
Various Uyghurs resided in the Xinjiang region, against whom the Chinese government has been accused of committing numerous violations of human rights, which it denies.


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In a press briefing, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that the virtual environment would be a "place of communication for citizens" and allow them to access official documents, file complaints, and receive answers to questions on filing taxes. The government reportedly spent roughly $1.6 million for the project's first phase.
Metaverse Seoul to Include Accessibility for Senior Citizens
The second phase of the Metaverse Seoul project will involve making the virtual environment more accessible to senior citizens. This is especially important as more than 17% of South Korea's population is over 65 years old, according to data from Statistica.
The move is in line with South Korea's efforts to adopt blockchain and the metaverse, as the country boasts one of the fastest internet connectivity speeds in the world.


Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that Apple plans to ship the iPhone 12 without headphones or a charger brick in the box. Kuo had previously predicted the absence of EarPods, but if the iPhone ships without a charger it’ll certainly ruffle a few feathers and would be a first in the phone industry.
According to 9to5Mac, Kuo said that Apple may be considering this in order to keep the base iPhone 12 at the same price as the $699/£729 iPhone 11 but that 5G component costs in the new phone have driven up price. By leaving out the headphones and charger, Apple can hit a price point. It’s unclear if there is to be a Lightning cable in the box.
It’s likely that Apple would try and spin such as a move as environmentally friendly and claim that many people already have an iPhone charger. But not many people will have Apple fast chargers, and some first time buyers will have to stump up the extra cash for a charger of any kind if the rumours are true.
Kuo added that he expects Apple to produce a new 20W charger that will replace the small 5W brick and the 18W brick that currently only ships with the iPhone 11 Pro – though he says it’ll ship with the rumoured new iPads and not the iPhone 12.
iPhones are certainly fairly ubiquitous in the US market but for the rest of the world it’ll jar if the iPhone 12 ships with no charger. It’s also unclear if the 12 Pro will have a charger in the box, but if it does then it’ll look like a charger is a luxury accessory.
But given the volume of iPhones shifted, there are surely also a lot of unused chargers sitting in drawers around the world, something Apple may be looking to address by making them an add-on purchase.


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The Korean designer Hanbeom Lee put some thought into what the autonomous vehicle of the future could offer as a driving experience – the Honda Onsen concept allows for outlandish luxuries, such as taking a relaxing bath or massage while on the road.
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Nutty Cherry Bars
These cherry and pecan nut treats are great for a mid-morning snack or for bringing on a picnic.
- 75g coconut oil
- 40g molasses (or treacle)
- 40g Golden Syrup
- 35g light muscovado sugar
- 240g rolled oats
- 125g Picota cherries, pitted and chopped
- 80g pecan nuts, halved
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, 180°C fan, Gas mark 6. Line a 20cm x 20 cm square tin with baking paper.
- Place the coconut oil, molasses, golden syrup, and sugar into a pan. Gently heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and combined.
- Take off the heat and pour in the remaining ingredients, mixing well to ensure everything is coated with the syrup.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level off the top with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes before scoring into 12 bars with a sharp knife. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
- Remove from the tin and store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Note: these bars can be frozen in a freezer-proof container or freezer bag for up to 2 months.


Common Maintenance Issues for Economizer
A boiler is a pressure vessel in which heat from combustion of fuel is used to convert water into steam. The pressurized steam can be utilized for process operations or to power steam engines or steam turbines. The feed water system supplies water for steam generation. Feed water is a mixture of condensate return (steam from the process requirements) and makeup water. The fuel system is made up of the fuel feeding system and the combustion system. The combustion system generates the heat required for combustion. An economizer is a part of the feed water system; it is a heat exchanger used to recover heat from the flue gas. It increases the temperature of water as it enters the steam drum or furnace walls. The economizer is the last water heat transfer unit upstream of the air heater. Economizer is located in the second pass of the boiler.
Types of economizer
Economizer can be classified on the basis of economizer surface, and boiler efficiency.
On the basis of economizer surface:-
- Bare tube coiled economizer are more common. The economizers can have an inline or cross-flow configuration. These economizers are efficient and occupy very little space.
- Finned economizer has welded fins on the outside surface of the economizer tubes. Finned economizers are more sensitive to flue gas environment. So, finned economizers are not recommended when the flue gas is coarse. Also, cleaning the surface of the finned economizer is a concern.
On the basis of boiler efficiency-
- Non condensing economizers are the most common variety. They are placed in the flue gas duct near the exit of the boiler.
- Condensing economizers are used in natural gas fired boilers. Condensing economizers reduce the temperature of the flue gas below its dew point. The flue gas condenses moisture and allows the use of latent heat and sensible heat for heating the water. Condensing economizer can help improve efficiency of the boiler by 10-15%. It can be used only when the flue gas does not have sulphurous, nitrous, or particulate corrosive matter.
Working principle of the economizer
An economizer is a tubular heat exchanger used to preheat the boiler feed water before it enters the steam drum. The flue gas exiting the boiler carries a lot of heat. The economizer utilizes this heat to heat the water entering the boiler. The water is preheated in the economizer in the liquid phase at elevated pressure.
Function of the economizer
- The economizer helps to improve the efficiency of the boiler. It helps to lower the temperature of the flue gas. Adding an economizer can improve boiler efficiency by 3-5%.
- Increasing the boiler efficiency can help reduce operating costs of the boiler by reducing fuel costs. The economizer helps you to get a faster return on investment.
- It reduces the chances of thermal shock due to fluctuating water temperature in the steam drum or furnace walls.
Common problems while operating economizer
Tube failure is one of the major problems occurring in the boiler. 30% of tube failures occur in the economizer. Economizer tubes face fireside (external) and waterside (internal) corrosion.
The fireside corrosion is a function of flue gas components, tube metal temperature, and the method of firing. Fireside corrosion is caused by soot, sulfur corrosion, poor maintenance, and deviating from boiler operating procedures.
Waterside corrosion happens due to contamination of oil, scale and sludge, and excess oxygen.
The different types of failures in the economizer are:-
- Oxygen pitting can cause problems in the economizer. Oxygen pitting is the most common type of waterside corrosion. The phenomenon is due to excessive quantities of oxygen in the economizer. It can also occur due to leakages in the air in the feed pump or poor pre-water treatment.
- The caustic attack is a localized loss in the ID of the tubes. It is caused by deposits in the tubes which prevents proper heat transfer.
- Caustic embrittlement is a specific type of stress corrosion. It is caused by the presence of free NaOH in the boiler water.
- The acid attack occurs due to a corrosive attack on the internal tube surface which results in irregular pitting. It is caused due to poor water treatment or insufficient post-cleaning of residual acids.
- Dew point corrosion or sulfur corrosion is more common in high-pressure boilers. It occurs when sulfur and oxygen in the flue gas and water temperature is below 130 C.
- Hydrogen Attack causes inter-granular micro-cracking. It results in loss of ductility or embrittlement of the tubes. Hydrogen attack is associated with heavy deposits inside the tube along with water with low pH.
Preventing economizer tube failure
- Careful analysis of the boiler tube is necessary to ascertain the cause of cracking. To avoid waterside corrosion, the water should be treated properly as per standards mentioned in the operating manual.
- Using a deaerator can also prevent oxygen pitting.
- Frequent blowdown during boiler operations helps to reduce sediment before it forms scale or sludge.
- Operators need to keep the external surface of the economizer clean.
- Soot blower in the economizer region helps to remove soot.
- Instrumentation to measure flow rates and pressure drops in the gas sides helps give warnings to prevent tube failure
- During the annual maintenance, the deposits in the waterside and blockages in the tube need to be examined.
- Gas side maintenance should be done when flue gas temperature at higher.
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MTPL has a well-documented process that allows for quick problem resolutions. Outsourcing boiler operation can result in cost savings.
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The Ministry of Defence’s equipment plan reveals a “broken system” that could undermine the UK’s ability to contribute to Nato, an influential group of MPs has said.
In a damning report published on Wednesday, the Public Accounts Committee warned that the department’s 10-year plan is “out of date” and fails to reflect lessons emerging from the war in Ukraine a year into the conflict.
The committee noted the MoD’s quick response in assisting Ukraine, but said it was not convinced there was “sufficient urgency” to deliver new capabilities needed by the UK’s own armed forces.
The report outlined doubts about whether the department’s rolling 2023/33 plan is affordable or agile enough to react to new volatilities.
There is an “optimism bias” affecting budget planning in the department, the report said, which ignores the worsening economic environment.
For example, the ministry has not included external cost pressures, including inflation and foreign exchange movements, in its assessment of the plan’s affordability.
The MoD has a forecast deficit of £2.6 billion in the first seven years of the plan.
To remedy this, it relies on having a budget surplus of £5.2 billion in the final three years, MPs said.
The plan’s affordability also assumes a reduction in project costs by £30.4 billion during the next 10 years, which depends on the MoD achieving all planned efficiencies and savings.
The report makes six recommendations, including for the department to set out its progress in developing a plan to improve the scale and efficiency of its supply chain.
It also recommends the department urgently reassess the affordability of its equipment procurement and support programmes, assessments of which have so far “ignored the worsening economic” and inflationary pressures.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, deputy chairman of the committee, said: “If the MoD does not act swiftly to address the fragility of its supply chain, replenish its stocks and modernise its capabilities, the UK may struggle to maintain its essential contribution to Nato.
“The 2022/23 equipment plan is already somewhat out of date. It doesn’t reflect the lessons emerging from Ukraine, more than a year in. And every year it’s the same problems – multibillion-pound procurement problems.
“Equipment arrives in service many years late and significantly over budget, and some of it just isn’t arriving at all. The MoD still does not have or seem to be able to attract the skills it needs to deliver the plan.
“Neither taxpayers nor our armed forces are being served well. There needs to be meaningful change of this broken system. The department needs to break from this cycle of costly delay and failure and deliver a fundamental, root-and-branch reform of defence procurement.”
“This report reinforces the serious questions over critical capabilities and the ability to field a war fighting division which are threatening to undermine the UK’s contribution to the Nato.
“Ministers must ensure our troops have the right kit to fight and fulfil our Nato commitments. Labour would apply a ‘Nato test’ to major defence programmes to ensure our alliance obligations are on track.”
An MoD spokesperson said: “The Public Account Committee’s assessment that our equipment plan does not align with the lessons learnt from the Ukraine conflict is unsubstantiated.
“The lessons we have seen from Ukraine have largely confirmed our 2019 warfighting analysis, which underpinned our subsequent investment decisions, meaning we have not needed to substantially reform our equipment pipeline.
“Nor do we recognise the broken procurement system painted by this report. The department routinely assesses time, cost and risk factors on all projects, and delivers the vast majority on time and in budget, and we have made numerous changes to improve procurement practices where projects have fallen short.
“Some of these projects are decades long, and many of our reforms will take time to deliver results.”


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I’m so happy to announce that I just released another Kindle ebook, Turmeric Hacks!
This one features 55 recipes to help you add more turmeric to your life.
(Just last week I published my other new ebook, Matcha Hacks.)
Why would you want more turmeric in your diet?
Because it’s good for you. :)
Turmeric is a deep orange-yellow spice that’s been used in South Asian cuisine for thousands of years. Many people consider turmeric to be a superfood due to its active compound, curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant reputed to decrease inflammation, notably for chronic inflammation, which can lead to cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, type-2 diabetes, and arthritis (it can work for acute inflammation, too!).
With the recent increase in awareness of the health benefits of curcumin, it’s no surprise that people want more ways to get more turmeric into their diet. I can help you with that.
In my own quest to have more turmeric in my family’s life, I have taken turmeric beyond its traditional role as a spice by creating these 55 recipes for adding turmeric to all kinds of foods, including smoothies, entrees, soups, sides, salads, desserts, breakfast, condiments, snacks, beverages… even toothpaste!
- My New Kindle eBook – Matcha Hacks – 55 Recipes Using Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Recipes: Turmeric Almond Milk and Pumpkin Spice Curcumin Chia Pudding (Raw Vegan)
- Raw Vegan Bananas Foster – OMG!
- Herbal Medicine: Turmeric n Ginger Tincture (How To)
- EASY Raw Vegan Transition Recipes – Book (and/or Ebook) Release! Now Available


Arrow returns with new episodes tomorrow night, and to celebrate, The CW has released a new trailer/sizzle reel. It contains plenty of new footage from the second half of season four, as Oliver Queen continues his quest to defeat Damien Darhk. And, as the life of Felicity hangs in the balance, will he resort to questionable tactics in his mission?
The trailer also teases the return of Roy Harper, as well as other characters that we haven’t seen in a while. Check out the sizzle reel below, and stay tuned for more as we have it.
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