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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced that all foreigners coming to the Kaliningrad Region are expected to hold an approved electronic visas starting July 2019. This new measure was discussed during a government meeting which studied amendments to the special economic zone’s legislation of Russia’s westernmost region.
"Foreign citizens will be able to receive an electronic visa [to visit the Kaliningrad Region], this project I remind you is being implemented in the port of Vladivostok. After all necessary technical arrangements are made, everyone who comes to the country and leaves it through the Kaliningrad Region will enjoy this possibility from July 1, 2019," Medvedev said. He expects that "it will galvanize the development of tourism, as well as business and humanitarian contacts."
In 2019, citizens from eligible countries who plan to come to Russia will be able to get an electronic entry visa by completing an online application. The only condition is that the entry and exit should be made through the Kaliningrad Region. Travelers are not required to remain in Kaliningrad during their entire stay; they will be allowed to visit other cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg.
E-Visa system already in place in Vladivostok
The official added that a similar electronic visa system was already introduced in the free port of Vladivostok. Since 1 August, visitors can apply online for an electronic entry visa valid for 30 days for a maximum stay of eight (8) days.
The list of the countries eligible to apply for the eVisa for Vladivostok includes India, China, North Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, Morocco, Qatar, Kuwait, Brunei, Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Turkey.
The Russian exclave of Kaliningrad is physically separated from the rest of Russia and is situated between Poland and Lithuania and the Baltic Sea. It is closer to Berlin and Prague than it is to Moscow and St Petersburg. It is well known for its beaches, which can get overcrowded during the Summer. Kaliningrad’s economy is currently booming due to favored access to the EU for both its inhabitants and goods.


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(looks up into Bea’s face, smiling snarkily)
(Bea going into Lysander’s room)
Uba: (thinking) Her!
Uba: (thinking) Since when is she… I thought he was sleeping with…
Uba: (thinking) No, wait. The ears. It is the other one. She’s a shapeshifter, isn’t she? That’s what Beatrix said.
She’s going to murder him when she finds out.

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Elemental OTT streaming date: when & where to watch Pixar’s animated movie?Pixar's enchanting animated series, "Elemental," is set to captivate your screens as it delves into the five senses of the Earth. Author : Malkit Singh
‘Elemental’, Pixar's latest animated masterpiece, will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. This exciting film will be available on the streaming service's platform in September. Initially, on June 16th, 2023, ‘Elemental’ made its exclusive theatrical debut in multiple countries, including the United States and Canada.
However, its theatrical release followed a staggered global schedule, with it arriving in theatres on July 7th, 2023. Surprisingly, only 89 days after its initial theatrical release, Disney has officially announced that ‘Elemental’ will be available on Disney+ Hotstar on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Furthermore, the film will be available in both English and Hindi on the platform.
When and Where to Watch Elemental
Disney+ Hotstar is all set to unveil Pixar's ‘Elemental’ on its platform on September 13, allowing viewers to enjoy the movie through a subscription or by upgrading their existing Disney+ Hotstar services.
Unraveling the plot of the story: Elemental
The story unfolds in the fictional city of Element City, where inhabitants from the realms of fire, water, land, and air coexist. The narrative introduces us to Ember, a spirited and fiery young woman. Her world takes an intriguing turn when she befriends Wade, a carefree and sentimental individual.
Ember begins to question her long-held beliefs about their segregated world as a result of their unique friendship. Ember's family has lived in constant fear of causing harm to others because she has been told her entire life that elements should never be mixed. Despite this, Ember is eager to discover everything their city has to offer. She embarks on this journey with Wade's help, and their bond deepens as a result.
Meanwhile, Disney+ Hotstar has created quite a buzz with the movie's date announcement video, drawing the attention of 45,605 eager viewers. This overwhelming response reflects the audience's excitement for ‘Elemental’. On IMDB, the film has garnered a solid 7/10 rating with 48,000 views, indicating a promising reception.
Prepare to be enchanted as ‘Elemental’ brings a magical world of elements to life, bridging the gap between fantasy and reality.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Middle Eastern-born Kurd who now lives in Michigan told a local news station that he’s worried Turkey’s assault on northern Syria will end in “slaughter.”
“The Kurdish region is almost like (the) American melting pot in (the) Middle East. We cannot destroy that … Letting them get slaughtered by a dictator who has not been the United States’ friend at all,” Ibrahim Parlak told WNDU, the NBC affiliate out of South Bend, Indiana.
Now a restaurant owner in southwestern Michigan, Parlak was raised in southern Turkey but said he considers himself Kurdish-American.
President Donald Trump ordered American troops to withdraw as Turkey moves against Kurdish fighters who stood with the U.S. against Islamic State militants in Syria.
“It is about humanity. … Every congressman, every senator is screaming that the president is making a big mistake,” Parlak told WNDU.


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It’s all fun and games until there’s money to be made. The business of comic books takes some probing to fully understand, and a summer’s worth of conventions to understand. From the point of view of independent artists, small publishers, and one of Ireland’s leading mainstream book publishers, the business of comic books is full of competition, statistical awareness, and the need to fit into the plans of Ireland’s retailers.
Robert Glick / ComicBooks.ie (featured)
Robert Glick is an American comic book broker and grader, living in Ireland. He operates ComicBooks.ie, and runs the monthly Geek-Mart event.
Will Sliney is a Cork based artist currently working on Marvel Comics’ ‘Spider¬Man 2099’ with Peter David. He has previously worked on ‘Fearless Defenders’ (Marvel) and ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ (Egmont/Titan). He published his debut graphic novel, ‘Celtic Warrior’, with The O’Brien Press in 2013.
Emma Byrne / O’Brien Press
Emma is a graphic designer and illustrator working within The O’Brien Press as Design Manager and Art Director. She designs the covers for the company’s books, and works with the writers and artists of the company’s graphic novels.
Eoin McAuley / Lightning Strike
Eoin is the owner and publisher of Lightning Strike Comic Books, one of Ireland’s leading independent publishers. Based in Dublin, they produce an anthology comic book, ‘Lightning Strike Presents’, among a growing range of titles, including ‘Afterworld’ and ‘The Life and Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ (with Dublin Comic Con).
Paddy Lynch / Cardboard Press
Paddy is an illustrator and sequential artist based in Dublin. He hosts the Dublin Comic Jam, and co¬founded the Comic Labs. He illustrated ‘Big Jim’ (The O’Brien Press) and is co-¬owner of The Cardboard Press.
Anthea is a sequential artist and cartoonist from Dublin. Her debut graphic novel, ‘The Earthbound God’, was published in 2013. She is currently producing ‘Fate’.
Triona ‘Tree’ Farrell
Tree is a sequential artist and freelance illustrator from Dublin. She is a former member of the Superhero Help Desk, and has produced two comic books; ‘Swords & Sisters’, and ‘Azure Capricorn’.
CO/MIX was produced as part of the M.Sc. in Multimedia in DCU, 2014-2015, by Matthew Ashe, Paul Carroll, Darragh O’Riordan, and Ciarán Byrne.
Matt: Matt is a Fine Art graduate from IADT, experienced in video exhibitions, visual effects and 3D animation. He worked as Director of CO/MIX. He runs The VR Agency as its lead producer and editor.
Paul: Paul is an English graduate from Mater Dei, and a freelance writer and multimedia producer. He worked as Producer of CO/MIX. He runs Comix Ireland, and assists in the organisation of the Geek-Mart.
Ciarán: Ciarán is an experienced graphic designer and sound designer. He led the sound engineering and graphic elements of CO/MIX.

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Are you the one who is suffering from the noise of city and pollution at the time going to office from home and returning? All those people who face such type of problem are curious to get such type of residence which is located close to their work place. Airwil Group understands such type of requirement of the people and brings such type of project which offers residences and office spaces inside single boundary. Airwil Organic Smart City is coming to end your problems and giving you apartments and office spaces together where you can perform your each activity related to professional and residential lifestyle. This project is coming to give to give you your own world where you can find each necessary amenity and facility. This project is marvelous in term of many qualities such as best location, best architect and offerings.
Airwil Smart City is located just beside the Yamuna Expressway and this location is most demanding according to current scenario on NCR. People are migrating towards this part of city because of the availability of world class most renowned facilities and amenities. This city is very rich in terms of the connectivity links and accessible facilities. Each part of NCR is well connected to this location and because of being located just beside Yamuna Expressway; this location gets easier and smooth connectivity to Delhi and Agra. Airwil Smart City is well surrounded by schools, colleges and hospitals. Everybody wants to live in such location where he/she can find best schools and colleges for better education of children and hospitals for emergency time.
Airwil Organic Smart City is the best place for people to live because of pollution free environment and natural amenities. The best thing about this project is its offerings which are offering golden chance for the people to get residences along with office spaces. Have you ever heard that any one realty developing company is offering free of cost 150 sq ft office spaces with residential apartments? Absolutely no, but now Organic Smart City Noida is bringing such type of offering in which they are giving free of cost office space with 1 BHK and 2 BHK residential apartments. These apartments are being developed on the sizes of 500 sq ft and 700 sq ft respectively and the prices of these apartments are 16.99 lakh and 21.99 lakh. According to current land price on this location, this free of cost office space will cost more than 6 lakh.


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Chelsea fans probably thought that Didier Drogba’s last piece of action for the club was scoring the winning penalty in the Champions League final in 2012.
That summer the Ivory Coast international left Stamford Bridge for Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, but there are now reports claiming that the veteran striker could return to the London club.
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea are interested in signing the 36-year-old possibly as a player-coach, and the player himself is believed to be ‘leaning towards’ a move back to his former team.
Drogba is a footballing legend and is one of the greatest ever players to have featured for Chelsea.
Signed from Marseille in the summer of 2004 for £24 million, the former Guingamp star went on to win the Premier League three times, the FA Cup on four occasions and the Champions League once among other trophies.
Drogba also forged a strong relationship with manager Jose Mourinho, who returned to Chelsea for his second spell at the club last summer but failed to guide them to any major trophy success in the 2013-14 season.
Chelsea fans have largely reacted positively to the reports of a return of Drogba, who is currently a free agent after leaving Galatasaray at the end of last season, and here is a selection of their tweets.
Rumours of #Drogba returning to Chelsea! I would love to see him terrorise Arsenal one more time and he could mentor Lukaku, into a mini him— Shane Clifford (@ShaneClifford_) July 18, 2014
#Drogba linked with a move to Chelsea? Come back as a coach, not a player. Keep your last touch of the ball as a Chelsea player priceless.— Wesley Myler (@WesleyMyler) July 18, 2014
I've always been against bringing players back regardless of how big of a legend u are! Didier your place in history is sealed #drogba— Ash (@AJP_est1989) July 18, 2014

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Looking for Saatva Classic Mattress Split King…
Founded in 2010, Saatva specializes in direct-to-consumer high-end mattresses under three trademark name: Saatva, Loom & Leaf, and Zenhaven. In between these 3 brand names, the business sells a number of mattress designs, including the all-foam Loom & Leaf;& Leaf; the latex Zenhaven; the airbed, Solaire; and the hybrid
The Saatva Bed mattress, also called the Saatva Classic, combines two layers of coils, two layers of polyfoam, and a thin layer of memory foam. in three firmness options, which it calls Luxurious Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm. These choices represent soft (3 on the 10-point firmness scale where 10 is firmest), medium firm (6 ), and firm (8) respectively.
Likewise offered in 2 height alternatives: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches. While the 11.5-inch variation falls in the average thickness variety, the 14.5-inch alternative is high-profile, so it may require deeper sheets.
This evaluation will talk about the Bed mattress extensive. We’ll cover its construction, efficiency, sizing, pricing, consumer evaluations, and business policies. We’ll also highlight how the different variations of the mattress vary in efficiency and who each may be best for.
Select Plush Soft if …
You weigh under 130 pounds.
You prefer higher motion isolation.
You like a plush feel.
You weigh between 130 in between 230 pounds, select High-end Company.
You sleep with a partner from a different weight group or with different position choices.
You prefer a balance of conforming and assistance.
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As Mother Time tends to Her insatiable thirst — greedily swallowing the early days of summer, lengthening the shadow of the Solstice, and turning young June to an aging July — we’ve found routine and rhythm within the weeks as they arrive, and pass again before our eyes, beneath our feet, and between our fingers. The summer’s ceaseless march has drawn us into peak harvest season, where the only tangible mark of time has become the vegetables that show up for Friday market harvest days. What was once green onions, radishes, and kale has come to include the more exciting summer fare of tomatoes, cukes, zucchini, carrots, parsley and kohlrabi.
This week, my harvest fate was the tomato, and I joined Fanni in the hoop houses to harvest a broad variety ranging from cherries to saucers; heirloom to hybrid, and yellow to striped purple. We worked up and down the rows, carefully assessing ripeness by color and feel, while Logan Brice, Danny W. and Monica finished washing and bunching green onions; Polly and a worker share picked peas; and Oren Jakobsen did Oren Jakobsen: floating around from station to station, assessing tempo and calling shots.
After tomatoes, I joined Corrina by the scale station — weighing and bagging the clean, crisp kale and collards, while she packed and sorted them into bins according to the Saturday market of their fate. The plethora of bins packed in the cooler served as a visible testament to a world of logistics, spanning the production planning sessions and spreadsheets of February, based upon years of sales and yield records.
The logistical, large-picture factorization is enough to make one’s head spin, so much of my learning takes place on the ground level, where week after week, somebody stands next to Monica at the radish station — sorting and banding bunch after bunch, while simultaneously facing the inherent rejection of her keen eye. “This one is too small.” “This one needs some replacements.” “This one has to be bunched again; the greens can’t be screwed up in the rubber band like this.” I can tell you; it is frustrating, humbling, and absolutely necessary. Week after week, these pristine radish bunches serve as our top-sellers, as market customers simply cannot resist the radiant, red vessels of spice and crunch — so meticulously cleaned, bunched, sorted and displayed.
All of this planning, diligence, and attention to detail pays off for us on Saturday mornings, as marketgoers feel the imperceptible draw towards our colorful tables of bounty — overflowing baskets of peas, pristine pints of cherry tomatoes, and heaping piles of greens. Week after week, the visual magnitude of the display is enhanced as more and more veggies reveal themselves ripe for harvest. Week after week, I find myself in the field, or in the kitchen, or at one of my other Saturday morning obligations, thinking: I wonder how Danny and Monica are doing in Point… Hmm, I wonder what our Neenah stand looks like… I’m sure Polly is bossing it up in Appleton; I can’t wait to hear the numbers…
Then, somehow, no time passes, and I find myself again walking down the driveway at Oak Road on Friday afternoon; water jug in tow, ready to join my compadres and companions for yet another week’s harvest, anxious to see which veggies will be joining us for the festivities. Happy July.

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It Need Not Be Confusing…
With so many options, deciding on the correct life insurance can seem complex. We offer a full service, step-by-step approach for our clients. We will guide you on finding the optimum protection for you and your family’s financial future. Coupled with our investment service, you can rest assured of getting the very best information and service.
Please contact me for more information or if you would like discuss your life insurance needs and receive a quote.
Melvin T. Mills, Jr
Investment Services and Financial Planning at The Bank of Bennington
169 North Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.

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The G. Loomis Grip Bill Hat is an adjustable ball cap featuring silicone, no-slip grip material across the underside of the hat's bill. Displaying the classically cool styling of the G. Loomis skeleton fish logo across the front panel, this casual hat has more to offer than it would suggest at first glance. Constructed from cotton twill, the Grip Bill Hat is soft and comfortable, exhibiting a relaxed look that is suitable for everyday wear. Embroidered logos, skeleton fish prominently displayed in front and a block logo along the velcro closure, share your passion for fishing with the world while remaining under the radar. Now to the fun stuff. The underside of the hat's bill featuring a repeated pattern of the skeleton fish logos created with a no-slip silicone material that allows wearers to keep hold of their hat when hands are wet. Combine that with an elastic moisture wicking sweatband lining the interior rim of the hat and you've got one solid cap. Adjustable sizing is achieved with the hook and loop method utilizing velcro to secure the desired fit.
We offer the G. Loomis Grip Bill Hat in three colors: Charcoal, Khaki and Navy. Adjustable sizing - one size fits most.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DHEP) and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Are you experiencing a reduced heat factor while drying your family’s clothes?
Do you find that your energy bills are increasingly higher than normal?
Are your clothes drying slowly and not as fast as they should?
Customers frequently ask us why their dryer vents need to be cleaned:
The number 1 reason first and foremost is the fire hazard clogged dryer vents create.
In fact clogged dryer vents are one of the primary causes in residential house fires nationwide!
Recent studies have determined that clogged dryer vents have resulted in several million dollars in property damage as well as loss of human life resulting from fires caused by clogged dryer vents!
Many people just don’t realize how combustible lint is and how quickly a fire can result from excessive build up of lint.
It is recommended that your dryer vents be thoroughly cleaned annually to prevent this hazard.
Results of Dryer Vent Cleaning
A freshly cleaned dryer exhaust duct not only reduces the chance of fire but also effectively allows a smooth discharge of heat, moisture and lint without resistance. You’ll notice increased efficiency with the use of your dryer and a noticeable reduction in your energy bill. And most of all to protect your family from a serious fire hazard.


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Manchester band Oasis have added their complete collection of albums on music download site Spotify.
The indie outfit - which made Burnage brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher famous - has made their entire back catalogue available on Spotify and Deezer and for free for premium subscribers.
Oasis fans in other European countries such as France, Spain and Holland can also now access the music.
One of the biggest British band's in history, Oasis are famous for tracks such as Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger and Champagne Supernova.
They released first chart-topping material in 1995 and disbanded in 2009, but not before selling millions of albums and singles, culminating in three sell-out gigs at Heaton Park.
Listen to the whole of Definitely Maybe on Spotify...
The Gallagher brothers branched off to do their own thing, with Noel forming Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Liam fronting Beady Eye.
Last week it was rumoured that the warring siblings would join forces once again to open a bar in their home town.


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Digitmovies releases for the absolute first time on CD two extremely rare OSTs by Romolo Grano from the film "Arcana" and the TV show "L'uomo del tesoro di Priamo".
For this film, Romolo Grano composed an OST where the main score emerges as a sort of concerto in three movements performed by an orchestra (with an emphasis on winds), the voice of Edda Dell'Orso, and pieces played by a Hammond organ. The score develops into an impending classic theme with the modern sound of drums. Psychedelic and macabre atmospheres alternate with a colorful Taranta (folk music) to accompany the most memorable scenes in the film. This OST was arranged and conducted by Berto Pisano.
"L'uomo del tesoro di Priamo"
This OST transports the listener into the world of the archeologist Schliemann. The main score begins with a modern, danceable Greek flavor and is alternated with a charming archaic and Middle Eastern atmosphere with cord instruments, flutes and percussion, as well as sirtaki and bouzouki songs, a nineteenth century waltz and symphonic music. This OST was arranged and conducted by Gianni Oddi. For our CD we were able to use the master tapes in full stereo which had been previously recorded for the promotional albums released under the label Pegaso (listed as PEGASO PG7 e PEGASO PG14).
Director and Cast:
Directed in 1972 by Giulio Questi. Starring Lucia Bosé, Maurizio Degli Esposti, Tina Aumont, Renato Paracchi, Giovanni Ricci, Gianfranco Pozzi, Annarella De Faveri, Dario Viganò.
The film tells the story of a group of Southern Italians in Milan.
Mrs. Tarantino, a widow, lives with her son in a working class neighborhood in Milan. In order to support herself, she dedicates herself to the practice of spiritualism and starts to receive some clients. Her son is convinced that his mother knows the authentic secrets of magic and not just tricks, so he forces her to disclose them and then he proceeds to use the magic on people. One of his victims is Marisa, a girl about to get married. She falls into a state of hysteria and then he rapes her. He also spreads panic in the neighborhood, provoking all kinds of accidents. Marisa reveals to Mrs. Tarantino that she is pregnant and is willing to get an abortion, but she dies during the operation and Mrs. Tarantino's son runs away.
The film contains surreal images, such as frogs coming out of Mrs. Tarantino's mouth.
L'UOMO DEL TESORO DI PRIAMO
Director and Cast:
Directed in 1977 by Paolo Gazzara and written by Garza and Mino Damato. Starring Sergio Graziani, Romina Power, Carlo Hintermann, Mario Feliciani. Televised from May 29 to September 29, 1977 in 6 episodes.
Heinrich Schliemann (born 6 January 1822 in Neubukow, died 26 December 1890 in Naples) was a German entrepreneur and archeologist. He became one of the most important figures in archeology for his discoveries during the nineteenth century. After years of research and study, he reached stardom with his discovery of the legendary city of Troy and the so-called treasure of Priam.


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We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children in foster care in Madison County, Alabama.
Foster Children’s Alliance (FOCAL) has been helping Madison County foster children and foster parents since 1985. FOCAL is the only organization that works directly through the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to assist foster children and families with resources for extra-curricular activities, events, and vital needs that are not covered by foster family payments.
FOCAL gains monetary support through fundraising events and donations from the community. The executive board of FOCAL is made up of volunteers in the North Alabama area love donating their time and resources to improve the lives of Madison county foster children. We keep our administrative costs as close to NOTHING as possible, generally $88 or less per year!
Here are just a few of the many ways the money is used.
- Field trip expenses
- Dance lessons
- Special clothing needs
- Graduation expenses
- School supplies
- Funding for camps
- Band instruments
- Athletic fees • Enrichment programs
- Therapeutic/special needs of the handicapped foster children
FOCAL's major annual effort is to provide Christmas gifts for every single foster child registered with Madison County DHR, from babies to college kids. We do this by coordinating through the social workers to get a wish list from each child. We then solicit the help of local businesses, organizations, and patrons to purchase some of these gifts for the children. Our goal is to give foster children a Christmas that is just as satisfying as a child living in a wholesome, stable home with their own loving parents.
3.3% of children in foster care were abandoned
6% of them are victims of alleged neglect
3% have one or both parents incarcerated
4.2% are victims of alleged abuse
15.4% have parents on drugs
4.5% are runaways
5.7% are in group homes (no family to take them)
68% are in a temporary situation & will be moved again
95 % are in foster care thru no fault of their own!
This is an independant site dedicated to spreading the word about and assisting with the FOCAL group. This site is maintained by FOCAL volunteers.

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In-VitroCell CO2 Incubator Closed Loop HEPA Filtration
This video explains how closed-loop HEPA filtration works in a NuAire CO2 Incubator to provide ideal conditions for cell growth while minimizing contaminants that can damage cell lines. The incubator operates under positive pressure while filtering air and gases to produce an environment similar to an ISO Class 5 cleanroom. When the doors are closed, the continuously operating air pump draws an environmental sample from the chamber, circulates it through service-friendly, externally mounted HEPA filters, and uses a microprocessor-based, non-dispersive infrared sensor to measure CO2 volume. If readings are below the set point, the system injects CO2 through 99.99% efficient HEPA filters before entering the chamber. In addition, NuAire offers dual-heat sterilization cycles, 95 degree Celsius humidified or 145 degree Celsius dry cycle, which can run overnight, minimizing downtime and making it the perfect fit for the fight against contamination.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY company Sirtex Medical has ended its long-running legal dispute with the University of Western Australia and Bruce Gray, after it was paid the final installment in its $5.8 million cost recovery.
The company said Dr Gray, who was its founder and former chairman, had made a final payment of $500,000 to cover its legal costs; this was on top of $2.56 million already paid by Dr Gray.
In addition, UWA has previously paid $3.25 million to cover a portion of Sirtex’s legal costs.
The legal dispute was initiated in 2004 by UWA, which claimed an interest in Sirtex’s cancer treatment technology because it was partly developed while Dr Gray was an employee of the university.
At stake was Dr Gray’s 30 per cent shareholding in the company, valued at the time at about $90 million.
The Federal Court dispute resulted in a number of cross-claims and appeals to higher courts.
Sirtex successfully defended the proceedings brought by UWA and was successful in a cross-claim against Dr Gray. The dispute also resulted in Dr Gray leaving the board of Sirtex, which has become a profitable business after commercialising its cancer treatment.
In the year to June 2011, the Sydney-based company generated total sales of $73 million and reported a net profit of $11.5 million.
Sirtex said last week the $500,000 payment by Dr Gray represented the final step in the proceedings.

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Soviet artist, designer, photographer, teacher, typographer and architect
According to Wikipedia,
Lazar Markovich Lissitzky , better known as El Lissitzky , was a Russian artist, designer, photographer, typographer, polemicist and architect. He was an important figure of the Russian avant-garde, helping develop suprematism with his mentor, Kazimir Malevich, and designing numerous exhibition displays and propaganda works for the Soviet Union. His work greatly influenced the Bauhaus and constructivist movements, and he experimented with production techniques and stylistic devices that would go on to dominate 20th-century graphic design.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kansas – Authorities in Independence say two men have died after being pulled from the Verdigris River.
The incident happened Wednesday night.
According to Montgomery County Sheriff Robert Dierks, two teens were swimming near a low water dam north of Coffeyville when Bo Miesner of Independence was pulled underneath the dam by the flow of water.
Steven Whittley, of Independence, dove into the water to try to save Miesner but was also pulled under.
Rescue crews arrived in time to pull Miesner from the water.
He was taken to a Wichita hospital where he died.
Authorities found the body of Whittley around 10:42 Friday morning.


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Title: My Addiction
In a novel of erotic passion and deep commitment from the author of My Obsession, an undercover cop finds a soulmate who surrenders to his healing touch.
Fiercely independent and determined to free herself from her father’s manipulation, tech expert Kate Fretwell finds a refuge in L.A.’s elite BDSM dungeon scene as the hot new thing to political and Hollywood A-listers. Still, all that glitters gets old, and Kate soon tires of the stream of well-heeled masters who expect her to be at their beck and call. Then she meets a very different kind of Dom—one whose quiet confidence, strength, and command bring her most willingly to her knees.
Undercover FBI agent Dex Alexander fits right into his assignment to expose terrorist links to one of L.A.’s most popular clubs. The case has reawakened a desire to find the perfect companion, and he knows that beautiful, vulnerable Kate is a woman he could love. But when her father’s corruption unwittingly makes Kate the target of a bigger enemy, Dex brings her to his Phoenix home—and his dungeon, Club Desire. Here she shows him just how eager she is to give him everything . . . and more.
Author: Cassie Ryan
Other books by this author that we've reviewed: My Obsession
Series: Club Desire #2
Other books in this series that we've reviewed: My Obsession
Published by LoveSwept Source: Publisher
Published: October 25th 2016
Genres: BDSM, Erotic Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance
Pages: 269 pages
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Purchase your copy: Amazon
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Dex Alexander, FBI agent, goes undercover to the Dungeon, a BDSM sex club in LA, in hopes of getting close to Kate Fretwell. Kate is a submissive to high-end Hollywood types, and Dex wants to find out if she is involved in the terrorist activity they believe some of her dom’s are involved in. Dex is a dom at a Phoenix club called Club Desire-a club he co-owns. It’s a rather envious job, especially when he meets Kate and the sparks fly!
Kate, being a tech expert, is constantly working in graphic design on her clients web pages. It’s not glamorous, but it’s better than being under her father’s thumb! She is an independent woman and takes no crap from anyone. When Kate meets Master Dex she is just about to let an overbearing dom have it. He was bullying his way into playing with Kate and she proved she is no doormat! When Master Dex asks for her to give him a tour of the club, she’s grateful to get away from that awful dom. Once Dex and Kate have a moment to talk, both are unprepared for the connection they share.
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Sustainability and creation care are at the core of life at EMU, both in student groups like the Cycling Club or Earthkeepers and in academic studies of the social, economic and political aspects of environmental sustainability.
On-campus initiatives make immediate impact, from turning dining hall waste into compost, to campus gardens, beehives, meadows and an orchard, to RecycleMania competitions.
The initial garden stocked the dining hall's salad bar during the Summer Peacebuilding Institute, and now the student organization Sustainable Food Initiative manages five campus gardens: Mt. Clinton Garden, Kitchen Garden by Northlawn, Dogwood Garden, East Side Garden near the arboretum and Gnagey Garden. Campus gardens provide fresh, organic produce and practical exercise in sustainability.
Professors use the gardens for EMU’s Peace with Creation curriculum and studying sustainable agriculture, crop chemistry, and worldwide sustainability and development, and the dining hall hosts a "local harvest meal" each fall.
Student workers and volunteers transport 300-500 pounds of dining hall scraps several times a week across campus via bicycle to the compost piles, which are located behind the Suter Science Center and monitored by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
This initiative reduces waste and supplies the campus gardens with rich compost.
Inspired by the film Food Inc. in 2011, student Alyshia Zimmerman teamed up with EMU grounds supervisor Will Hairston. With help from grants and the Earthkeepers club, they bought and transplanted 1,000 plants for landscaping and food around campus. Edible landscaping had already been a staple at EMU, but this push helped to diversify and add to the plants, which include:
Here's a student-created map showing where to find the edible landscaping:
To help EMU enact its theology of care for the earth with practical, everyday decisions, the Creation Care Council developed sustainability principles and coordinates concrete steps and long-term plans on campus – and is a visionary body for long-term sustainability planning. CCC Statement on Climate Change | ACUPCC – the climate neutrality commitment
Its membership represents various sectors of campus. The EMU president will appoint a vice president from the president’s cabinet, and SGA will appoint a student senator to serve as representative. The remaining members should consist of one staff person each from Facilities Management and Marketing and Communications, a student chosen by Earthkeepers who ideally is also involved with the Sustainable Food Initiative, three additional faculty appointed by the provost’s office representing a wide variety of academic departments, two additional staff members-at-large, and the EMU sustainability curriculum coordinator. An additional at-large member from among graduate students is optional.
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|Year : 2015 | Volume
| Issue : 2 | Page : 66-69
Vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women with pelvic floor disorders
Preethi Raja Navaneethan1, Aruna Kekre1, Kuruthukulangara Sebastian Jacob2, Lilly Varghese1
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
|Date of Web Publication||17-Jun-2015|
Preethi Raja Navaneethan
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit II, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
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Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the association of vitamin D deficiency and pelvic floor disorders (PFD) including pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.
Materials and Methods: This is a prospective case control study on 120 women with or without symptoms of PFD. Relevant history and clinical examination were conducted. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels were measured in all women. Chi square and student t test were used to test significance of association. Logistic regression was used to adjust for age. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.
Results: Of the 120 postmenopausal women included, 51 had PFD on clinical examination. Of the 51 cases, 28 women had POP and 14 women had stress incontinence (SUI) while nine women had both POP and SUI. The study showed that vitamin D levels were significantly lower in women with PFD than those without PFD. Menopausal status of more than 5 years was also significantly associated with PFD.
Conclusion: Findings suggest association of vitamin D deficiency and PFD in postmenopausal women. In addition, postmenopausal women have a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency indicating a need to evaluate vitamin D levels in these women.
Keywords: Pelvic floor disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, postmenopausal women, stress urinary incontinence, vitamin D deficiency
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Navaneethan PR, Kekre A, Jacob KS, Varghese L. Vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women with pelvic floor disorders. J Mid-life Health 2015;6:66-9
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Pelvic floor disorder (PFD) is a major clinical problem in postmenopausal women.
It is a group of disorders, which includes pelvic organ prolapse (POP), urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI).  These can occur alone or in combination. The associated symptoms are vaginal bulge or protrusion, involuntary leakage of urine, flatus or feces.  The overall prevalence of PFD in the non-pregnant women is 24%,  which almost doubles as the age of the women increases, with prevalence being 36-49% after 60 years of age. ,, The various factors contributing to PFD include multiparity, mode of delivery, instrumental delivery, obesity, collagen defects with menopause being well-known risk factors. ,, It is well known by many epidemiological studies that age is one of the important causes for PFD. This may be due to the age-related changes in the neuromuscular function and connective tissue changes in the elderly women.  Recent literature has suggested the role of vitamin D deficiency as contributory to PFD. This prospective case control study intended to evaluate the possible association of vitamin D deficiency and PFD including POP and UI in postmenopausal women attending a tertiary care facility in south India.
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This study was a prospective case control study done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in a tertiary care center, South India. The study was approved by the IRB and Ethics committee. Postmenopausal women attending the outpatient clinic were invited to participate in the study. The nature of the study was explained and written informed consent was obtained.
One hundred and twenty postmenopausal women with and without symptoms of POP and stress urinary incontinence were recruited. Women with chronic renal illness, previous vitamin D supplementation, non-ambulant chronically bedridden patients were excluded from the study.
A detailed history included educational status, socioeconomic background, job status, and sunlight exposure was recorded. Obstetric history included parity, age at first delivery, mode of delivery, interval between deliveries, institutional/ home delivery. Other relevant details including associated medical illness, prior abdominal/vaginal surgeries were documented. The calcium intake was calculated from daily milk intake and calcium supplementation history and not from the complete dietary history. The body mass index was calculated. Pelvic examination was done to diagnose POP, which was quantified using the POP quantification system. Urinary leak was demonstrated using the supine stress test and also in standing position.
Venous sample was taken in a clotted tube for serum vitamin D analysis at the time of recruitment. 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels were measured by electro chemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA) by Roche. Vitamin D deficiency is defined variably in the literature ranging from 10-30 ng/ml (Endocrine society/vitamin D council, Food and Nutrition Board). We defined vitamin D level of more than 20 ng/ml as normal.
Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) were calculated for continuous variables while frequency distributions were obtained for categorical data. Chi square and Student t test were used to test the statistical significance of associations between groups. Logistic regression was used to adjust for age. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.
| Results|| |
A total of 120 women were included in the study. On clinical examination, 42.5% of women had PFD (N = 51) and 57.5% of women had no PFD (N = 69). Of these 51 women, 54.9% had POP alone (N = 23) and 27.4% had SUI alone (N = 14), while 17.6% had both SUI and POP (N = 9).
[Table 1] documents the baseline demographic and clinical characteristics comparing the cases with PFD against controls without such disorders.
Out of the 120 women, 77.5% were vitamin D deficient (N = 93). Out of which, vitamin D levels were significantly lower (t = -2.16; df = 98.22; P = 0.034) among cases with PFD (mean 13.15 ng/ml; SD 1.01) than among controls without PFD (17.98 ng/ml; SD 16.61). Menopausal status of more than 5 years showed statistically significant association with PFD (χ2 = 8.22; df = 1; P = 0.004).
The relationships between vitamin D levels (OR 2.88; 95% CI 1.08, 7.68; P = 0.034) and menopause of more than 5 years (OR = 3.06; 95% CI 1.41, 6.64; P = 0.005) remained statistically significant when age was adjusted using backwards conditional logistic regression. Based on the milk intake and calcium supplementation history, calcium intake was less than 500 mg/day in 61.7% (N = 37) of those without PFD and 81.7% (N = 49%) of those with PFD. The prescribed calcium tablets in calcium supplements contained 250 IU of vitamin D3.
POP seem to be associated with age over 51 years (χ2 = 6.47; df = 1; P = 0.011), menopause more than 5 years (χ2 = 15.12; df = 1; P = 0.000), history of abdominal surgery (χ2 = 5.21; df = 1; P = 0.022), and history of pelvic surgery (χ2 = 4.56; df = 1; P = 0.033). Vitamin D levels were not significantly related to POP. Menopause > 5 years (OR = 6.12; 95% CI 2.31, 16.22; P = 0.000) remained statistically significant when age was adjusted using backwards conditional logistic regression. The other variables were not statistically significantly related to POP.
SUI was statistically significantly associated with obesity (χ2 = 4.24; df = 1; P = 0.039), limited exposure to sunlight (less than 1 hour per day) (χ2 = 4.20; df = 1; P = 0.040) with a trend toward significance in women with serum vitamin D levels below 20.0 ng/ml (χ2 = 3.47; df = 1; P = 0.062). Other variables were not significantly related to SUI after adjusting for age using logistic regression.
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Vitamin D has been extensively studied mainly because of its high prevalence and its association with bone absorption.  Recently, the clinical importance of vitamin D is noted in physiological impact on various systems.
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. It plays an important role in the bone growth and maintenance of bone mineral density. It influences the intestinal absorption of calcium, which has an influence on bone strength.  The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the postmenopausal women in studies done globally shows a wide range from 1.6% to 86% depending on the regional location and seasonal variation.  In a study done in South India, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women ranges from 50% to 80%. ,
The role of vitamin D in muscle strength, neuromuscular function and postural stability has been evaluated in the recent studies.  Since pelvic floor muscle is also composed of skeletal muscles, it is likely to be affected by the vitamin D levels. A few retrospective studies have shown an association between vitamin D deficiency and PFD. , Elderly women are more likely to be vitamin D deficient due to the reduced activity of the skin to convert 25 hydroxycholecalciferol to active form,  which indicates that vitamin D deficiency could be a precipitating factor for PFD in postmenopausal women. Vitamin D has been implicated in the proper functioning of the musculoskeletal system. The mechanism proposed includes role of vitamin D in calcium absorption, protecting muscle cell from insulin resistance and inflammation. ,, Vitamin D receptors have been identified in the skeletal and smooth muscles. , Though randomized studies provide inconclusive evidence, many observational studies support the role of vitamin D in muscle function and efficacy. ,, Various studies have proven the role of vitamin D in the proper functioning of the skeletal muscle, though evidence of vitamin D role in smooth muscle is yet to be proven. , It has been shown that vitamin D increases the skeletal muscle proliferation and helps in proper functioning by binding to the vitamin D receptors (VDR) in the muscle.  Since pelvic floor muscles are composed of both smooth and skeletal muscles, it is plausible that the physiological action of pelvic floor be modulated by vitamin D levels.
The sources of vitamin D includes fish oil, egg yolk and liver and also from the action of sunlight on the skin. Hydroxylation of vitamin D to 25-hydroxylate vitamin D3 occurs in the liver followed by formation of the active form of vitamin D, the 1,25 hydroxylate vitamin D3 in the kidney.  Vitamin D increases the intestinal absorption of calcium and in combination with calcium; vitamin D plays a major role in maintenance of bone and muscle strength.  In the present study, the data on duration of sunlight exposure was obtained through history and was grouped as those with exposure less than one hour, one to two hours and more than two hours. The extent of exposure and exact duration of exposure was not available in minutes for those with exposure of less than one hour per day. This has been a limitation of this study.
The pelvic floor function is a complex mechanism comprising of muscles, connective tissue with neurological factor to support the pelvic viscera.  Even though the PFD are caused by various factors including fascial detachment, muscular weakness and neurological dysfunction, the levator ani plays a major role in the maintenance of urinary continence and prevention of POP.  It is plausible to suggest the effect of vitamin D in maintenance of pelvic floor muscle function and thereby its role in prevention of PFD.
In a prospective study by Dallosso et al., on association between dietary nutrients and overactive bladder symptoms in 5,816 women showed that women with higher intake of vitamin D had lower risk of overactive bladder syndrome.
Badalian et al., in a survey of 1881 women under National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) showed that vitamin D deficiency was a risk factor for developing PFD.  With increasing vitamin D levels, the risk of PFD reduced irrespective of the age. This study showed significant difference in vitamin D levels in those with PFD as compared to those without PFD. Our finding that vitamin D deficiency was associated with PFD is similar to that of Badalian et al., and Dallosso et al. The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the postmenopausal women in this study was 77.5%, which is similar to the previous studies done in South India. ,
This study attempted to study the risk factors for clinical PFD, POP and SUI. It employed a case control study design. While the study recruited patients with and without symptoms of PFD, the statistical associations were only significant when a clinical diagnosis of PFD, POP and SUI were made on clinical examination and cases were compared with the controls on the different variables collected.
The strengths of this study include a relatively large sample, a systematic evaluation of risk factors and outcomes. The fact that risk factors were assessed prior to the evaluation of outcome also meant a reduction in interviewer bias. Vitamin D levels were assessed using a standard test. The use of multivariate logistic regression to adjust for the effects of age also means an exclusion of this common confounding variable. Its limitations include its cross-sectional design.
These findings are of sufficient strength to suggest the association of PFD and vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women. In addition, the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women indicates a need for evaluation of vitamin D levels in these women.
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#Coronacomms: How can business leaders communicate with impact in this crisis?
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Communication is critical, more so than ever before. I can’t promise I have all of the answers – none of us can – but here is some guidance from myself and the team at Formative Content, as well as some examples of how others are speaking to their people, their clients and their broader stakeholders in this challenging time. Please feel free to chime in with guidance, advice and support – let’s face it, we all need it.
Set up your communications team
For larger organisations you’ll already have your comms team and a strategy in place, but no-one has written the guide book on dealing with a pandemic like the coronavirus.
However you structure your core team, think about these points:
Meet regularly: Virtually will be the norm for most, as we move into the next stage of the spread of coronavirus. I have been meeting each day with my senior team to discuss coronavirus for more than three weeks now and managing a considered cascade of messaging to our team.
Take a 360-degree view: Think around all the issues for your business, team and clients, each time you meet. Put yourself in their shoes to help calibrate your messages. Balance honest realism and pragmatism with nuance and compassion.
Think a few steps ahead: We can’t know what’s around the corner, but many of us can anticipate how coronavirus will impact our businesses. Be swift and considered in your decisions and try to pre-empt questions where you can.
Establish a regular pulse of comms: Look for help where you can if you don’t have a dedicated communications team. Seek volunteers or reach out to your network to try to find guidance.
Communicate your plan: Many businesses and companies have chosen to move ahead of the government’s guidance (here in the UK) – this is an opportunity to show decisive action as a leader and to lead from the front with your own plan and approach.
Communicate regularly and routinely
Your teams, shareholders and clients will be looking to you for clear and open communication. In this situation, make sure you are communicating more, not less. Be on the front foot where you can, anticipating the next challenge for the business and building a response in advance.
Increase the cadence of your communications: If you currently message once a week as a CEO, increase that or even consider daily comms if your organisation or business is particularly badly hit. Be regular and timely with the delivery. This will minimise questions and uncertainty among all stakeholders.
Create content: Update your website – consider having a section on your front page or a clearly marked sub-page. Deliver clear and sensible information about how you are responding as an organisation. You cannot answer everyone’s questions but do what you can to work through FAQs and the obvious concerns of clients and stakeholders. Logistics company Agility – which operates around the world – has been sharing vital information to its clients via a special page on its website for weeks now.
Live updates: Create a live document that can be shared and kept open with regular updates on your business response – you might choose to share this with your wider stakeholders. Be as transparent as you can be, but cautious where required. Alternatively create a blog page that you regularly update with information for key stakeholders.
Cascade your comms: Create a team that can cascade down your information and share it to distributed networks and remote teams. Do you have WhatsApp groups you can create, or ‘ambassadors’ who can help to disseminate messages to those people and staff who might not be able to access your website or traditional comms?
Create bullet-point guidance: If you have a distributed management team, or workforce, who have to share messaging verbally to large groups or teams then supply crib sheets or bullet points to guide them on what to say. This will ensure there is a consistent message to all teams around your organisation and that misinformation and rumour will not spread.
Share health guidance: Share with your internal teams the details of where they can find up-to-date and fact-based health information. This will help to quash rumour and avoid the sharing of false reports on social media. Use the WHO or the World Economic Forum’s COVID Action Platform or Agenda sites.
Refine messages for all stakeholders
As you develop or refine your plan, break out each of your separate audiences to ensure your message for each takes account of their particular concerns or needs. Everyone in your business community will be feeling the pressure in different ways – some personal, some professional. Your messages to staff will differ – in detail terms – from those that you disseminate for stakeholders, stakeholders or suppliers, for instance.
Be agile: This is a fast-moving situation. In your live document, map each of your audiences and agree key messages for all, along with the associated regularity of comms.
Tune in to specific needs: Which cultural issues, or language issues should you be mindful of? Think through how each of your messages will land with your target audience.
Demonstrate action: You might not have all, or any, of the answers at this stage, but tell people that you are working to find solutions. As you craft your messages, ensure they are direct and clear, yes, but don’t lose touch of the need for empathy. “I know the COVID-19 pandemic is concerning for all of us,” writes HP CEO Antonio Neri on LinkedIn. “I am working closely Hewlett Packard Enterprise leaders to ensure we are responding quickly and keeping our team members, customers and partners safe.” This shows action, and compassion.
Find the right tone; stay human
We are all in this together, and many people are struggling with a range of issues – they might be worried about their job, their family, their future, isolation. As Brené Brown wrote on LinkedIn: “Fear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused. This global pandemic is a real case of ‘getting sick together’ or ‘staying well together.’”
Say how you feel: Anxiety is a big issue in this situation for all of us – I know I’m feeling anxious, and many more people will feel the same. Don’t be afraid to share that message – we are all human.
Use compassionate language: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella uses emphatic and human language in his LinkedIn post: “We deeply consider the effect on people in our communities in every decision we make.”
Plug into your vulnerability: Calibration of your messaging to people who might be suffering or anxious is critical. If you know this is not your strong point, bring a team member in to support you with reviewing messaging to ensure it will resonate with stakeholders. “Stay safe, stay well, and take care,” Alan Jope, chief executive of Unilever, reportedly wrote in his email to staff working remotely.
Step up: Many businesses are struggling, or will struggle, in the next few weeks and months. Many will go out of business. If you can step up and demonstrate in your communications AND actions that you have a true sense of purpose as a business, then this will build enduring trust. Microsoft has donated US$1 million to a regional COVID-19 Response Fund in Seattle, which is already greatly impacted by the virus. President Brad Smith wrote: “As our community focuses on public health needs during the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s important that we also rally together to address the unmet economic needs developing around us.”
Establish or improve your systems
As well as your business continuity messaging to your teams and your public-facing messaging to your clients and partners that might be on your website, you will need a range of other communications outlets to deliver key messages and allow your own teams to communicate with each other.
– Define your systems: Find a system to share instant notifications and urgent messages to your core teams that doesn’t necessarily rely on email – group chat, IM or Slack can help speed up the sharing of business-critical or health alerts.
– Have a channel plan: Establish a plan about how to use each channel – one channel might be operational, another for sharing documents, another for instant engagement and group chat
– Broaden your channel approach: Ideally, try to share your messages across multiple channels to reach as many as your stakeholders as possible.
– Simplify content development: Create templates that you can update easily for your social media channels with updated notices or information.
– Use a range of formats: Consider what is most effective and most straightforward in terms of format during this type of crisis. Many business leaders are using fast-turnaround, simple video on social media channels to communicate clearly and directly to their people. Video can help build a quick connection and is the most shareable form of media.
– Ensure there’s a release valve: Leaders must message from the top that letting off steam, or “socialising virtually” whilst WFH is necessary. We have set up a couple of Facebook Workplace channels to enable our team members to share pet and family photos and comments, for instance.
Communicate your plan for the future
While we are in the eye of the storm it may feel challenging – and inappropriate – to consider the longer term. This is the time for a considered balance in your comms. It’s important that your people know that you are still planning sensibly for the future, and flexing with the current situation, to ensure the long term of your business is secure.
Be explicit and clear: “Our top priority is keeping our employees, customers and other stakeholders safe while doing whatever is reasonable to keep Ford running,” Ford senior managers have told staff in an email, as reported by the Financial Times. This balances the focus of attention now, with the needs of the business in the long term.
Lean on your network and share: Give and help where you can. Paul Daugherty, group Chief Executive at Accenture has reached out to his “fellow techies” on LinkedIn: “YOU are essential in assuring success of the mission-critical systems and data that power businesses, governments and keep our world running. YOU can/must lead.” He signs off: “We need you. And we need to rely on each other.”
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*This guest post is by the hilarious and wonderful Bonnie. She is a part-time library assistant in the Teen Center and a full-time special education teacher with Loudoun County Public Schools. She reads tween and Juvenile literature with her son, her students, and for her own reading pleasure. She likes Rolo candy and snowmobiling.
This is an excellent book for boys. The story is set in modern times. The main character is Alfred. His mother passes away at the beginning of the novel so he is shipped off to live with an uncle. The uncle convinces Alfred to steal a sword from his boss, because a sinister character offers Alfred’s uncle one million dollars for it. Alfred, who is only 15, is successful in stealing the sword, but realizes too late that he has given it to the bad guys.
The best part of the book is where Alfred is riding in a Ferari Enzo going 120 miles an hour while his friend is hanging out the window shooting bows and arrows at motorcycles that are chasing them down the highway. This is the first book I have read where I felt like I was watching an action movie like “Mission Impossible”. The characters are charming. Alfred is sweet and funny. This is a page turner that just keeps getting better.


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Gunmen, on Monday, killed two riot policemen at a checkpoint in Dogon-Gawa, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The Executive Chairman, Takum Local Government Council, Mr Shiban Tikari, who confirmed the incident, told journalists that gunmen suspected to be bandits took away the slain cops’ rifles.
According to him, the incident happened when the two policemen were left behind to provide security at the checkpoint, while their colleagues went into town to get food.
Tikari stated, “The gunmen came on motorcycles and opened fire on the two policemen, killing them in the process. The attackers also took away their rifles.
“There have been reoccurring incidents of attacks of this kind in the last few months by bandits, who used to disguise in military Special Joint Task Force uniforms.
“These attacks, especially the one of today, have heightened tension in the area.”
This was even as he condemned attacks on security personnel in the area in the last few months.
Efforts to get the reaction of the state police command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP David Misal, failed as he did not take his calls.

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But so what? Forget style. Forget fashion. I like a chalkboard for the pure practically of it. So much more appealing than a whiteboard, so much more retro than a message centre. A chalkboard reminds me of my childhood. It fills space. It's dark and moody (if you choose it to be). It's Martha approved.
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I didn't. Instead, I took up chalkboard making.
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It had a white laminate coating on it, so I primed it before laying on the chalkboard paint. Were I to do it again, I would use a roller and buy more paint. As it was, I used a small foam brush, and made a teeny tiny jar of paint stretch a very long way. It was more labour intensive than it should have been.
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As a private space for daily rest, it is important to have a bedroom that fits your heart. Different people have different personalities and preferences, so today, let’s introduce a calm and soothing bedroom design style. Soft tones can bring a peaceful atmosphere while maintaining a colorful personality and a lively feel. Such color combinations make your bedroom look bigger, so they are perfect for bedroom decor. So, get ready for these stylish pastel color bedroom ideas to help you reset your sleep cycle and enjoy a relaxing bedtime.
Soft Blue Bedroom
Blue is a soothing color that adds fun to your child’s room. The bedroom backsplash is all in blue WPC wall paneling to give it a lively look. the texture of the WPC interior wall paneling matches well with the laminate of the closet. On the other hand, the white headboard and side table break up the monotony and make the room look more balanced. To keep things looking nice, we also added a study unit with a chest of drawers that matches the closet. This pale blue bedroom has everything your child needs to be happy.
Pale Yellow Guest Bedroom Ideas
Add a touch of spring to your guest bedroom by choosing one wall to install pale yellow WPC wall panels. You can make the room look better by hanging a long headboard in fruity green and white. Laminate closets that look like wood have lots of storage space. The small study setup makes the room more useful and it can be a cozy home office or a child’s study when there are no guests.
Two different shades of children’s bedrooms
If you have two children, then you can craft a children’s bedroom for them. Place two single children’s beds with blue and pink headboards, which will separate them nicely. A study table with a storage unit on the wall helps them focus on their work. Use white WPC fluted wall panels behind the two headboards to decorate the walls. A non-slip rug can be placed on the floor so that no one will fall down and it makes it more comfortable. This idea of a bedroom with two different pastel colors is helpful for a family with two children.
Vibrant pink and blue bedrooms
When you think of pretty pastels, you can’t help but think of pink and blue. These two colors go well together and can bring out the best in the decor of your bedroom. Wallpaper one-half of the bedroom walls in light pink with a floral pattern while the other half is fitted with bright blue WPC wall panels. Add a box shelf in the middle above the WPC wall panel to give you more space to store things. The gray bed and white side table are paired with a combination closet to make the room feel more comfortable. Side lamps made of metal and indoor plants give an elegant touch to this beautiful pink bedroom.
Elegant and soft bedroom color scheme
If you want an elegant and soft bedroom, but don’t want the typical pastel shades like pink, purple, or mint green. Then you can choose neutral pastel bedroom colors such as beige or ivory. They have an elegant look and make your room feel like a palace. The look you need to complete is a horizontally extending headboard made of laminate with an ebony finish, a bookcase, and a closet with a mirror and laminate front. Ivory or beige looks great with brown and gives an old-fashioned feel.
Artistic wallpaper for the bedroom
If a classic pastel color like baby pink, mauve, or sky blue is too plain for you, choose a pistachio green accent wall with a gorgeous printed wallpaper. A closet with tinted glass is placed right next to the window so that natural light can shine through it. To complete the look, you can also hang decorative mirrors and chandeliers. The beige headboard contrasts nicely with the pink wallpaper, while the black bedspread and lampshade make a strong statement.
Soft colors for a holiday-like bedroom
Do you really want to go to the beach? Well, the pastel shades of sea green on the walls can satisfy your travel addiction. The walls of the bedroom are a soft shade of green with a painting of ocean waves on one of the walls. The bed is made of a light-colored wood laminate that matches the corner of the closet and study. This makes the room feel calmer and more useful. You can add bright colors and more storage space by putting a yellow bookcase with open shelves next to the corner of the study.
Bedroom with soft peach walls and metallic accents
Some of the most popular pastel color combinations are peach and turquoise blue. Peach wallpaper, pillowcases, and throws give the room a light, airy feel. The turquoise headboard and ottoman add a splash of color to this serene room. To get a touch of elegance, we added a modular closet with tinted glass in front. Choose a light lavender rug to add depth to the bedroom’s decor. Use artifacts, lamps, and wall decorations to make the pink walls more ornate and expensive looking.
A lavender children’s room with a chalkboard wall
Perhaps you can create a lavender children’s room. This purple color is unique because it has just the right amount of blue and red in it. One side of the accent wall is made of mauve WPC wallboard. On the other half, we put up a chalkboard wall so your child can be creative. The white bunk bed and study table with lavender drawers make good use of the space and complement the pink color palette. This bedroom for your child has been thoughtfully designed so it meets all their needs and has a calming effect on their mind thanks to its pastel color scheme.
Add a splash of mauve to a light pink bedroom
A plain pink bedroom without any decorations can look boring. So, if you want to add some color to the room, choose some bright accessories. Here, the walls of the bedroom are light pink with a silver pattern. The silver wall mirror and crystal ring chandelier make the room look more stylish. If you want an eye-catching contrast, choose a lavender or mauve comforter, pillowcases, and curtains. This will look great with your pale pink bedroom walls. The closet has modular storage, upper cabinets, and a dresser unit with a pull-out seat attached to it.
Soft rainbow bedroom design
The multiple bright colors of the bedroom give a rainbow feel. The use of pink, yellow and white become the dominant colors in this bedroom, but small accents of green, blue, gray, and orange make the room more interesting. The bedroom is full of clever furniture that saves space and can hold toys and other small things. Don’t miss the under-bed storage, the closet with a pull-out desk, and the side bench with storage bins. These give your kids a lot of space to play on the floor. If you use pastel colors, the room will look bigger, so use these pretty colors to make your child’s room a fun haven.
Accessories in pastel colors for white bedroom walls
You don’t have to paint the walls pink to have a great pink bedroom design. Yes, WPC wall panels in a wide variety of colors are the way to go. You can even use accessories to add pastel colors to your white bedroom. We used pink wall art and matching color finish closets to add a splash of color to this bedroom. The white and turquoise colors give off a playful vibe, while the red blanket makes this cozy bedroom feel even more romantic.
Do’s and don’ts for decorating a pastel-colored bedroom
- Don’t let everything in your home look too much alike. This will give the room a dull feel.
- Add some metallic accents to your bedroom walls to make them look more exciting.
- Put dark curtains on the windows. This will make up for the dullness of the walls.
- If you like dark colors, you can choose a dark accent wall and make the other walls a lighter pastel shade to balance it out.
- For a subtle change, try adding a pastel color to your bedroom, such as a pillow, tier, or bedspread.
- You can also use pastel shades of houseplants and seasonal flowers to add a soft touch to your bedroom.
- To give your bedroom a nice pop of color, choose chandeliers with pastel shades.


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HUNTSVILLE, AL. - Auburn's drive to Saturday's Southeastern Conference football championship game this season was full of tense moments.
The drive to Atlanta for Auburn fans on Interstate 20 could provide more anxiety thanks to two construction projects between Birmingham and the Georgia state line.
Construction workers are scheduled to be working tonight and Saturday night on I-20 in St. Clair, Calhoun and Talladega counties, said Rebecca Leigh White, spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The work will include closing one lane of eastbound I-20 in Calhoun and Talladega counties Friday and Saturday nights, she said.
Other than the I-20 work, fans shouldn't encounter any more than the usual problems getting to the Georgia Dome for the 3 p.m. game between Auburn and South Carolina.
Work is scheduled on the I-20 repaving project in Calhoun and Talladega counties from 9 p.m. today to 8 a.m. Saturday and from 8 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday.
Crews will be working on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes, which will require closing the outside eastbound lane, said White.
In St. Clair County, work to widen I-20 is scheduled for this weekend, but will not require any lane closings.
The state is repaving I-20 in Cleburne County, but no work is scheduled for that project this weekend.
"We urge drivers to slow down and observe the speed limit in construction zones," White said.
Interstate 65 between Huntsville and Birmingham is expected to be "clean and green" this weekend.
No work is scheduled for fans who drive U.S. 431 to I-20 or go through Mentone to reach Interstate 75 in north Georgia.
In Georgia, no work is scheduled this weekend for I-20 or I-75, said Georgia DOT spokesman Mohamed Arafa.
"Only emergency repairs could change that," he said.
Officials advise motorists to build in extra time for bad weather, wrecks, heavy traffic or other unforeseeable problems, and to use caution when traveling through construction zones.
Fans who want to avoid downtown Atlanta traffic congestion can opt to ride the MARTA light rail system to the Georgia Dome.
MARTA plans to offer extra service beginning at 2 p.m. EST to help handle the expected crowds. Fans can get off at Vine City or Dome stops to reach the stadium.


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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday met with new ambassadors from a number of European countries in Tehran.
Iran has fully met its commitments to a nuclear deal with six world powers, President Hassan Rouhani underlined, calling on the other side to act in the same way inimplementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iranian Foreign Ministry in a message welcomed the election of a new president in Lebanon and congratulated Michel Aoun on his new post.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said Tehran is ready to mediate between Baghdad and Ankara after the Iraqi prime minister condemned Turkey’s insistence on participation in retaking the Daesh-held city of Mosul.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the child-killing Saudi regime’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council is proof of politically-motivated approaches to the issue of human rights.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic and Cyprus have always maintained cordial relations and will further develop their ties in all areas.
Iran has denied claims by a senior US naval official that the country has been sending arms and missiles to Yemen's Ansarullah Movement.
Iran has dismissed the claims made by a Taliban official about Tehran’s support for the Afghan militant group.
Iran is the leading power in the region, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, highlighting the country’s “undeniable” international clout.
Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.


Motorists have been advised to exert caution this morning, with snow already causing a spate of accidents.
A van ploughed down an embankment near Turriff, and the driver had to be cut free by firefighters.
Police are dealing with a one vehicle crash on the B977 on the Echt to Dunecht road.
A spokeswoman for the force said the road was partially blocked but units were on the scene.
The incident happened at 6.45am.
A vehicle also struck a barrier near the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) shortly after 6.30am this morning.
Police said: “The vehicle hit a barrier and ended up on the roundabout near the AECC. The driver was not injured.”
Meanwhile, a lorry became stuck on the bridge into Inverurie from Oldmeldrum.
The route is passable with care but drivers have been told to expect delays.
There are also issues on the Netherley road with cars getting stuck at the hill in the northern section of the road.
A car flipped on the B9001 near Middlehill Croft Rothienorman at 7.24am.
Police confirmed: “The car landed in the field but had initially flipped and landed back on its wheels.
“We have sent an ambulance to check the driver but they are shaken.”
A vehicle also landed on its side on the A90 northbound near the Drumlithie turn off at 7am.
A Police spokeswoman said: “We have received a number of reports of cars leaving the road this morning due to the conditions.
“Between 6.30am and 8am we have reports of cars leaving the road at Inverbervie, Pitmedden, Newmachar, Westhill, Stonehaven and Laurencekirk.
“We are stressing to drivers to please take care while driving in the conditions.”
The spokeswoman added that, despite the chaos, no roads had actually been closed.
The force later took to social media to send out a desperate plea for drivers to take care.
The statement said: “Don’t think we need to point out that there’s a bit of snow falling in the #NorthEast this morning – however we would remind motorists to PLEASE take care on the roads and TAKE YOUR TIME.”
Advice on winter driving can be found at www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/travel-advice/winter-driving/


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