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Interventional Pain Associates
Interventional Pain Associates
Sarosh Saleemi, MD
Pain Management located in Austin, TX
- SWTmel 2.
I have experienced pain that has been debilitating and taken away my quality of life. Thank goodness I found Dr. Saleemi. Not only is she very knowledgeable and professional, she uses the latest medical advances and takes a conservative approach. Most importantly, she has given me my quality of life back. Can't thank her enough! ... read more - 2/22/2019
- R D.
Dr. Saleemi is a great doctor. She has been very compassionate to my needs. Very smart and intelligent doctor. She takes her time to listen to my concerns. She has helped me out tremendously. She is a great doctor. I would truly recommend her! Thank you Dr. Saleemi! - 2/22/2019
- Karen K.
I have been seeing Dr. Saleemi for a while now and I have never had a doctor treat me with more compassion and care. She has done several procedures on me and both times the procedure was successful and done well. I highly recommend her for your comfort and care. You will not be disappointed. - 5/02/2019
- Joshua T.
Love that Front Desk GUY, he is really good at his job - 2/22/2018
- Ashley B.
There are not words to express my gratitude for the care Dr. Saleemi and her staff have given me. I had been in pain management before being referred to IPA. It was a terrible experience and I left. Because of that experience I was very nervous about going back into pain management. I was having major, reconstructive knee surgery and... read more - 7/11/2014
- Gustavo A.
When you go to a health care professional, you look for certain key things during your first initial visit. First impressions are key for me. In this case, Dr. Saleemi fulfilled my initial hopes and continued to fulfill thereon out. She cares. She studies and assesses your ailments through a series of questions. Questions I have never been asked before... read more - 5/04/2017
- Mary R.
dr. saleemi has kept me walking, living to the best of my potential. i credit her with living life to the fullest and as pain free as possible. my treatments are the high point of my life and have saved me from being in a wheelchair. - 2/22/2019
- Frankie A.
Thanks for thanking about me at this time, of this time because I'm very sick now, please pray for me - 3/21/2015
- John S.
The emphasis here is on compassionate pain care based on the individual's needs. Dr. Saleemi listens to the patient and carefully explains what she is doing and why. All of the staff make you feel welcome. - 10/16/2013
- Nicole Z.
Great experience with both doctor and staff! Was able to improve my pain on both areas that I was experiencing the pain. The doctor explained to me in detail the processes that was needed to alleviate my pain areas! My quality of enjoying life more has improved since I started my care with Dr. Saleemi! - 2/22/2019
About Dr. Saleemi
Dr. Sarosh Saleemi is a pain management specialist at Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas. With a philosophy focused on compassionate, holistic care for each patient, she is invested in your well-being.
In 2009, Dr. Saleemi decided to make Austin, Texas her permanent home and established Interventional Pain Associates, where she specializes in different types of pain treatments and helping patients heal from acute and chronic conditions. She enjoys getting to know each patient and welcomes a two-way dialogue that helps individuals feel supported, understood, and cared for during treatment.
For years, Dr. Saleemi has been offering real solutions to individuals who deal with pain on a daily basis, helping them find lasting results that lead to a pain-free life. After completing her pain management fellowship from Louisiana State University, she accepted a position as an associate professor in pain management at the same university. Dr. Saleemi also completed her Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship at New York University and her Anesthesia Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. Saleemi obtained board certification in both Anesthesia and Pain management from the American Board of Anesthesia. She’s also a respected author of several publications and has co-authored studies on low back pain, fibromyalgia, botulinum toxin-A (Botox) injections, and predicting nerve root pathology on a neural scan.
She has presented at the American Society of Anesthesiology, the American Society of Pain Management, and the International Association for the Study of Pain. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Pain Management and Anesthesia.
We care about all patients at Interventional Pain Associates. If you have any questions about your insurance, please call the office to confirm for more details.
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I am a new patient, now established with Dr. Saleemi and she is an excellent clinician and very caring. She truly has the patient's best interest in mind. I have gone to two neurosurgeons and other doctors who were recommending surgery for my cervical pain due to the injuries I've sustained, and found this practice through my insurance... read moreSo W.2/22/2019
I have experienced pain that has been debilitating and taken away my quality of life. Thank goodness I found Dr. Saleemi. Not only is she very knowledgeable and professional, she uses the latest medical advances and takes a conservative approach. Most importantly, she has given me my quality of life back. Can't thank her enough! ... read moreSWTmel 2.2/22/2019
Dr. Saleemi gave me my life back. After being failed by other doctors and surgeons, Dr. Saleemi was my last hope. I could no longer stand long enough to even shower and was looking at emergency back surgery. She had me back on my feet within a week. I've been seeing her for a few years now and I'm back... read morematthew t.2/22/2019


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Vonda Shepard rocketed to stardom as the key musical component of the TV show “Ally McBeal.” But the pop singer-songwriter created a lot of terrific music both before and after that series.
Her latest album, “From the Sun,” truly shines. It has a powerful R&B feel. “When I was really young, I would sing soul music and my little sister would say, ‘Vonda, that’s the way you should sing!’ So it’s my natural inclination.”
Born in New York, Shepard relocated to Southern California as a child. A house guest introduced her to vintage Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder records.
Another visitor, a music journalist who slept on the family’s couch for years, shared his promo albums with Shepard. She was entranced by such vocalists as Candi Staton, Patrice Russian, Gladys Knight and Al Green.
As you may have gathered, Shepard’s upbringing was unconventional. “My parents were very bohemian. My dad was a mime, believe it or not. He taught mime in the ’70s. It was popular then. People weren’t shooing mimes away from them,” she laughs.
“It was an incredibly left-of-center, odd childhood. House guests would crash at our place. He would pick up clowns and jugglers on the road and bring them home.”
Her father, Richmond Shepard, was also a screenwriter and theater director/producer. But theater held no allure for her.
“I was turned off to show business in some ways — the unpredictability of it. Because of our bohemian existence, there wasn’t the kind of structure that children crave,” she said. “I was incredibly shy and the thought of performing was terribly frightening. What I did lean toward, from a very young age, was music. I started to write solid songs and make demos at the age of nine. I put my shyness, my fear, into the music.”
Shepard could lose herself in music. “When I would practice at home, I couldn’t bear to have anyone hear me. But when I was onstage, it was like permission to let it rip. It was the only place I felt like I could close my eyes and not feel shy.”
When Shepard was 10, her mother left the family. Her father raised four daughters on his own. The sisters developed strong bonds with one another.
Shepard began singing in clubs at age 14. “Literally, after my first gig, I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life. I was practicing hours and hours a day, writing all the time. Music was my whole life.”
Working as a singing waitress helped Shepard overcome what was left of her shyness. At age 20, she toured as a back-up singer with Rickie Lee Jones, who had toiled at the same restaurant prior to Shepard’s stint.
Shepard also provided vocal support for Al Jarreau and Jackson Browne tours.
“I got the bug for touring. I watched the professionalism and commitment. The level of artistic talent was mind-blowing. Being a part of all that instilled confidence in me,” Shepard said. “I thought, ‘I could do that.'”
In 1989, Shepard recorded an album for Reprise. Weeks after her sophomore release, the label dropped her.
“That was a low patch. I couldn’t get an agent, manager or publisher,” she said.
In the wake of tough times, Shepard created a great album, “It’s Good, Eve.” One of the songs is about never giving up. “That’s my philosophy.”
Among her fans were Michelle Pfeiffer and Pfeiffer’s husband, producer David E. Kelley. Kelley utilized Shepard’s talents for his show, “Ally McBeal.” Shepard’s “Searchin’ My Soul” became the series’ theme. She regularly appeared on the program, playing the house performer in Ally’s favorite watering hole. Albums culled from the series sold in the millions.
“I was an overnight success … but it had been a 20-year night,” Shepard laughed. “I was just happy to finally have that break. It was such a gift.”
At her two shows at Yoshi’s in San Francisco, Shepard will serve up material from the “Ally” period. But she’s most excited about introducing “From the Sun” tunes.
One of the highlights on the album, which rousingly blends soul, rock and gospel flavors, is the song “Downtown (Dirtytown).” “It’s basically (about) how things got screwed up, but I’m going to keep pushing through, digging down and continuing to make music. It reflects my experience with the craziness of the business. It also reflects a bad relationship, where I hung in for too long.”
Now Shepard is in a good relationship with Mitchell Froom, who is her husband and producer. He has successfully produced albums for numerous artists, including Crowded House, Bonnie Raitt and Suzanne Vega.
“I usually don’t play anything for anyone until I’m finished,” Shepard says. “But he’s so perceptive and talented. I might be having doubts about an idea. I can play it for him and he’ll say, ‘I think you’re on to something’ and encourage me to finish it.
“Other times, a song is almost finished and he’ll say, ‘You need a little space in here. You might want to change the bass note, make it a little more interesting. Extend this part a little. He’s brilliant. I’m lucky.”
Shepard, who describes herself as strong-willed in the studio, used to be defensive when Froom suggested major changes.
“We’d have some arguments. But I trust the process a lot more now,” she said. “You need to stand up for things you feel strongly about. But you also have to be flexible. So it’s a give-and-take, like any relationship.”
They have a two-year-old son, Jack. So Shepard performs a balancing act. “I’m so devoted to him, it takes discipline for me to break away. I have to be so organized with my time. As a writer, you don’t want to be like that. You want to be free-spirited. So it’s a challenge.”
The challenges of the music business never faze her. “I have this thing that my friend calls ‘pathological naivete.’ I still get incredibly optimistic and excited whenever I put out a new record, thinking that it’s going to have a success breakthrough and that I’m going to get to have the not quite Sheryl Crow career, but something halfway there,” she laughs. “I have hope that a resurgence will happen.”
Regardless of outside validation, Shepard is an artist who gains satisfaction from creating. “When I record a song, hear it played back and it gives me the chills, I think ‘Oh, my God, I’ve written something good.’ That’s beyond thrilling.”
At a glance
What: Vonda Shepard
When: Oct. 30, 8 and 10 p.m.
Where: Yoshi’s San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore St., S.F.

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- What do older guys like in bed?
- How long does it take for a man to get feelings?
- Are you supposed to feel a spark when you kiss?
- How do you know if a guy loves you but is scared?
- How does a man act when he’s falling in love?
- What age do you start feeling love?
- How do you test a guy to see if he really loves you?
- What do older guys want in a relationship?
- What causes a man to fall deeply in love?
- Is falling in love different when you are older?
- What do 50 year old man want in a relationship?
- How do you know if a guy has strong feelings for you?
- Do older guys fall in love faster?
- At what age do you fall in love?
- How do you know if a man is falling for you?
- How do you tell if a man is falling for you?
- Do guys fall in love faster?
- How do you keep an older man interested?
- How long does it take to develop feelings for someone?
What do older guys like in bed?
One thing that can be fun to indulge when in bed with older men is their love of playfulness.
Having got to 50 or above, they tend to know what things should be taken seriously in life, and what shouldn’t.
While sex can be all about passion, it’s a good experience to make fun too..
How long does it take for a man to get feelings?
Reader’s Digest claim that men fall in love faster than women, and men are 48% more likely to fall in love at first sight. Men wait just 88 days to utter the ‘L’ word to their significant other, whereas women wait almost double the amount of time (132 days).
Are you supposed to feel a spark when you kiss?
There’s no ‘right’ way to feel during a kiss. I’ve had incredible ‘sparks’ with strangers, and often when my husband and I kiss it’s now more rote, reassurance, maintenance and comfort, than anything else (that doesn’t mean that there are never sparks, but most kisses are just nice).
How do you know if a guy loves you but is scared?
13 signs he loves you but is scared of getting hurt1) He acts differently around you. … 2) He loves to stare at you. … 3) He’s ignoring you. … 4) You’ve triggered his hero instinct. … 5) He wants to be around you all the time. … 6) He makes jokes about liking you. … 7) It feels right when you’re together. … 8) He won’t talk about feelings.More items…•Feb 8, 2021
How does a man act when he’s falling in love?
Another key sign of how a man acts when he’s falling in love is that he starts to pull you into his inner circle. You’ll meet his friends, his family, and the people that are important to him. … And – on the other side of the coin – if he doesn’t introduce you to family & friends, he’s got you in the holding zone.
What age do you start feeling love?
And though for most people it happens young, it’s certainly not true for everyone. They found 55 percent of people fall in love for the first time between the ages of 15 and 18.
How do you test a guy to see if he really loves you?
Here are some signs that your man is in love with you and in it for the long haul:He fully respects you. Real respect is a profound thing. … You fully trust him. … He loves a lot about you. … He shows loving actions. … You’re his partner in crime. … You are a part of him. … He makes you a priority. … He loves being with you.More items…
What do older guys want in a relationship?
“Faithfulness, supportiveness and reliability are therefore traits that older men feel more attracted to, as opposed to being attracted to unpredictability and adventure.” This doesn’t mean that men in their later years don’t want to have fun, but their priorities are just different and more mature than when they are …
What causes a man to fall deeply in love?
“The things that make a man fall in love really boil down to is a deep emotional connection. When you feel comfortable with being open and vulnerable with someone, you’re likely falling in love. Human beings as a whole need to feel connected to someone to let the walls down around them.
Is falling in love different when you are older?
Contrary to popular belief, older people are often happier and more romantically attached than their younger counterparts. The nature of these romantic attachments, however, may differ. The belief has been that, along with a decay in physical and mental capacities, happiness and romantic love decline with age.
What do 50 year old man want in a relationship?
Someone confident and independent. Older men are looking for someone who’s emotionally secure and financially stable. “This may be especially true if the man was in a long-term relationship or marriage with a financially or emotionally dependent woman.
How do you know if a guy has strong feelings for you?
He stares at the freckles on your nose because he finds them adorable. He puts your hair behind your ear, so he can have a better look at your smiley face. He pulls you close when he feels endearment towards you because of something you’ve said. He will hug you and kiss you often, and it will be intense.
Do older guys fall in love faster?
Many men actually fall in love pretty fast. On average, it can take a man a few months (around 88 days,) before he’s in love. Of course, it depends on the man. A younger man may fall in love faster, while an older man may take a while.
At what age do you fall in love?
And it turns out that for most people it happens when they’re quite young, with 55 percent of people saying they first fell in love between the ages of 15 and 18! Twenty percent of us then fall in love between the ages of 19 and 21, so around the time you’re at university or working your first real job.
How do you know if a man is falling for you?
One of the most common signs a man is falling in love with a woman is if he makes an effort to bring her as much happiness as possible. If he goes out of his way to put a smile on your face or make you laugh, that’s a clear sign that he’s falling for you.
How do you tell if a man is falling for you?
These Are the Science-Backed Signs a Man is Falling in LoveHe’s been asking about the future. … He gazes into your eyes. … He’s always putting you first. … When you laugh, he laughs. … He’s been revealing intimate details about himself. … You can feel his heartbeat match yours. … He’s been more optimistic lately.More items…•Mar 13, 2019
Do guys fall in love faster?
It actually proves a much bigger point. A new study found men actually fall in love quicker than women, and the reason could be biological. … A study of 172 college students found men reported falling in love earlier than women and expressing that sentiment first.
How do you keep an older man interested?
How to Keep an Older Man Interested in Being with YouDress Sensibly. … Have Interesting Conversation. … Take Interest in His Passions. … Keep Your Emotions in Check. … Don’t Be Afraid to Flirt.
How long does it take to develop feelings for someone?
Past surveys show that men wait just 88 days (that’s under three months) to say those three little words to their partner for the first time, and 39 percent say them within the first month (wow). Women, on the other hand, take an average 134 days.

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Cryptocurrencies began the weekend on a positive note, as investors scooped up coins at a discount following another down week in the market.
Bitcoin Leads Weekend Rally
Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Saturday, avoiding a bear-market reversal to trade back above $7,000. At the time of writing, BTC/USD was up 6.8% at $7,049 for a total market cap of $119.3 billion. The world’s first virtual currency dipped below $6,600 this week, threatening the yearly low.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) signals extreme overbought conditions for bitcoin based on the five-day chart. If the indicator is taken seriously, bitcoin could be due for a reversal as the weekend rally concludes. Some traders are anticipating a bigger drop as speculators continue to lose interest in the market.
Altcoins also rose $8 billion on Saturday, bringing their total market to $143.5 billion. Ethereum recovered nearly 6% to trade at $389, Ripple’s XRP added more than 5% to $0.4956 and bitcoin cash jumped 7.4% to $651 (all figures according to CoinMarketCap).
Lesser known altcoins Verge and Ontology were the biggest gainers in the top-100, with each coin adding at least 20%.
The following chart highlights illustrates the altcoin market’s growth over the last 24 hours.
Cue the Post-Tax Day Recovery?
Tax season may be partly responsible for the crypto market’s uncontrolled decline over the past four weeks, according to Thomas Lee, who heads the research department at Fundstrat Global Advisors. In Lee’s estimation, many U.S. traders are liquidating their digital assets to pay off hefty capital gains taxes ahead of the tax-filing deadline, which falls on Apr. 17.
Lee estimates that there were roughly $92 billion in taxable gains from cryptocurrencies in the U.S. last year. That translates into a total tax liability of $25 billion, or 20% of capital gains tax payments for the year.
Cryptocurrencies added a whopping $590 billion in 2017, which was 60 times higher than the $11 billion gain in 2016.
If tax-day anxiety is driving the liquidation of crypto assets, it’s reasonable to expect that selling pressure will begin to fade in the second half of the month.
“We believe selling pressures have been amplified by capital gains tax-related selling this year,” Lee wrote recently. “If this is correct, we should see improved dynamics after April 15. We still like bitcoin and large-caps and while we believe the bear market for alt coins is largely over, we do not see upside for alts until mid-August.”
Disclaimer: The author owns bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. He holds investment positions in the coins, but does not engage in short-term or day-trading.
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When I first arrived in Southern California, it was a while before I left the Los Angeles area as I concentrated on building my business enough for it to survive unattended for a spell.
The first city I visited was Santa Barbara, and I have to say at the time I was a little disappointed. Granted it was over 30 years ago, but somehow the city didn’t do much for me and it was quite some time before I returned.
My early recollections were that it was very busy and the traffic was difficult due to the freeway somehow stopping and starting again in the middle of the town. Then there was the railway. It also ran into and out of the town and there were gates stopping the already congested traffic.
I recently went back for a few days and although it is certainly a busy place — it was the middle of August and peak vacation time — my experience was much better this time.
A cruise ship stopover a few years back allowed us to stroll up and down State Street, which is the center of the town. I noticed a tunnel under the main highway which has helped things a lot. The railway also seems to have settled down to infrequent interruptions to the flow in general, although its mournful horn does blast out over the city.
On this occasion, we explored State Street with a lot more time and tried a couple restaurants. The first one didn’t quite work for us as it was designed for young people and we stood out eating with our fingers and wearing bibs.
The next night we found a place much more to our liking and our age group. In fact, it was even older than we were, having been founded in 1928.
Joe’s Café is right in the middle of State Street and has been serving fine American food for 90 years. Considering that after the first year it, like the rest of the country, had to face the Great Depression, it’s a testament to its quality and value that it’s done so well.
We slipped in for a cocktail at about 6 p.m. and the place was quite empty. I looked at the menu and thought that maybe we could enjoy a little walk afterward and then return. An hour later, the place was nearly full, but we snagged the last empty booth available.
I still get a charge out of Americana, and this place had it but in a quiet way. Sitting in the booth, it was impossible not to think back to all those people who had done so before us.The wait staff was all mature and knew their business. The food was excellent, and the service was quick and highly professional. On my next visit to the city, I know where I shall go for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Perhaps fortified by a first-rate prime rib, my recollections of Santa Barbara today are much better. It has always been considered to be one of the smarter cities in Southern California and its beaches, architecture and general ambiance show this to be the case.
It’s a couple of hours north or rather east of Los Angeles, and the best piece of advice I can give to those visiting from the Inland Empire is to avoid the 118 Freeway. I made that mistake and found that the Ronald Reagan Freeway becomes an agricultural track soon after the great man’s library disappears in the rear view mirror. You compete with farm trucks laden down with produce.
The return drive was via the 101, which becomes the 134 and then the 210, and it cut an hour off the journey.
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Guest Editorial by Will Wreight
Enough is enough
October 21, 2009
A year ago, district voters emphatically said NO to CCUSD's request for a K-3 override renewal. Despite this rejection, CCUSD is again seeking a K-3 override renewal in early November.
What has happened since CCUSD's last attempt in late 2008? Well, bankruptcies are up 85 percent, office vacancy rates are almost 25 percent and Maricopa County unemployment rates rose to 9.1 percent. More locally, house valuations dropped about 25 percent in the geographical area served by CCUSD and, for every ten homes sold in the traditional manner in this area, more than four were separately sold involving a foreclosure transaction.
Despite these bad economic times, CCUSD's governing board unanimously decided to ask district taxpayers to approve another K-3 override, even though the current override has two more years to run.
In 2005, CCUSD wanted voters to approve a K-3 override, citing such potential advantages as all-day kindergarten, hiring of additional K-3 teachers, lower K-3 class sizes, improvement in academic achievement in kindergarten programs and grades one through three. District voters narrowly passed this override by 100 votes.
Years later and many millions of dollars in property taxes having been spent, what has been accomplished? Very little! Few additional teachers, relatively flat test scores, little change in class size and minimal spending on instructional materials. Chastened by this, district voters rejected CCUSD's 2008 K-3 override renewal by a decisive 54-46 majority.
After this 2008 K-3 override rejection, a significant supporter of the override rather pointedly asked "Are the Cave Creek voters frugal, selfish or ignorant?" and said residents of Cave Creek "... prefer to remain isolated ... to own a worthless acre of blowing dust ...".
Despite this lack of interest by district voters in renewing the K-3 override late last year, CCUSD will again be spending tens of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money for another override election. CCUSD has repackaged many of the same arguments used in the unsuccessful 2008 election (also citing that the district will only lose 15 teachers instead of the 20 teacher figure used in 2008 if the K-3 override was rejected).
CCUSD and its K-3 override supporters have not, so far, indicated where these 15 or 20 teacher numbers came from. State law requires that the CCUSD's 2005 K-3 override funds could only be used to pay the salaries of new K-3 teachers added to the existing elementary school staff and not pay any of the salaries of CCUSD's K-3 teachers on the permanent staff in its elementary schools. Since 2005-6, state School District Employment Reports report that only six new teachers were added to the staff of CCUSD's elementary schools (after ignoring the 29 elementary teachers added to the Horseshoe Trails permanent staff when it opened several years ago). The taxpayers may then ask "Where have these millions of dollars in K-3 override funds been spent?"
Should the district voter trust the CCUSD? No! Did CCUSD forget to tell district taxpayers about the millions of dollars received from the state for all-day kindergarten and in "K-weight" funds since 2005-6? Did CCUSD forget to tell the taxpayer about the $50,000 per month (yes, $50,000 per month) that the taxpayers are sending to Wall Street investors as interest on the $15 million in bond money issued in 2006 and currently sitting in a state bank account? Did CCUSD forget to tell the voters why the senior district administrator and the governing board had to undergo a training session on permitted and restricted political activities by Maricopa County election officials as part of a consent agreement? Did CCUSD forget to tell the voters that the actual tax revenues collected for the K-3 override increased about 25 percent since 2005-6?
Remember, this is the same group who asked district taxpayers to approve a swimming pool complex, to approve a $70 million "Taj Mahal" high school, and to approve the lease/purchase of over 5,000 laptops. This same group built an unnecessary "flex" school, "repurposed" school facilities because of excess capacity and thought about shutting down an existing school facility even before district taxpayers have finished paying off the applicable bonds.
After years of rhetoric and about $10 million funding from district taxpayers and the state, CCUSD still wants more money for what they said that they would accomplish in 2005-6. This request is made despite the fact that CCUSD will be receiving more K-3 override funds for the next two years. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Vote NO on the K-3 override ballot on November 3.


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Netflix recently launched an ad-supported membership option in a few areas in an effort to increase revenue and user numbers. The password-sharing business has also been discontinued by the streaming platform in various markets. Last year, Reed Hastings, the previous CEO of Netflix, announced that password sharing would be eliminated for everyone gradually. Netflix password sharing will soon come to an end for all customers, according to an interview with Bloomberg conducted by the company’s new co-chief executive officers (CEO), Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos. This means that Netflix subscriptions for Indians who currently rely on relatives and other people may soon require payment.
According to the report, Peters predicted that the majority of users who don’t pay a subscription fee but still use the service will soon have to start paying to view content. Peters indicated that even after implementing regulated password sharing, the streaming platform will not compromise the user experience. He acknowledged that many customers would be dissatisfied if password sharing was restricted globally, but the CEOs emphasized growing the subscriber base by 15-20 million, with an emphasis on nations like India. Peters continued by saying that he would like to see all customers who do not now pay will eventually pay for the media they access.
For the benefit of those who are unaware, it has been testing the elimination of password sharing in a number of Latin American nations, including Costa Rica, Chile, Peru, and others. To utilize their friend’s Netflix account, customers in these nations must pay $3 (about Rs 250). The streaming service hasn’t said how much it will charge per user in India, but it’s conceivable that the price will be quite similar to the prices charged everywhere in the world. The choice will eventually expire for Indians as well. According to the most recent rumors, starting in March 2023, it will implement the termination of password sharing in other territories, including India.Also read:- https://india-24.com/anime-is-finally-back-in-india-with-reliance-jiotv/ .
The question of how Netflix will spot freeloaders is still open. Netflix previously revealed how it would use IP addresses, device IDs, and account activity to implement the new password-sharing requirement. In this manner, the streaming service will recognize customers who are not residents of a specific household and want to access free Netflix content.
The video streaming service is experimenting with different strategies to grow its customer base. One such effort is to strictly prohibit the sharing of passwords. Adding an ad-supported plan is another option. In an effort to draw customers who don’t want to spend a lot for a Netflix membership, Netflix has released a new low, ad-supported plan for $6.99 in the United States.

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"The priority remains for ICE to get at criminals," Cuccinelli said. Acting ICE chief Matt Albence and White House aide Kellyanne Conway also spoke Sunday about the expected raids.
Trump administration officials on Sunday defended the need for planned immigration raids expected to take place in 10 cities across the country even as they remained tight-lipped about details on the widespread action.
Ken Cuccinelli, acting director of U.S. Customs and Immigration Services, said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that he would not divulge any operational details of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, additionally choosing not to answer a question about whether immigrant families will be separated.
"In the same way I wasn't willing to talk about operational details, that would be an operational detail that I'm not going to comment on," he said. "There are a million people, including families, with removal orders. They're — the priority remains for ICE to get at criminals."
Cuccinelli emphasized that the agency was prioritizing violent criminals, as opposed to the undocumented immigrant population in general.
While it was unclear Sunday morning whether the planned raids were underway in the targeted cities, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted Saturday that his office received reports of "reportedly unsuccessful ICE enforcement actions" in the neighborhoods of Harlem and Sunset Park.
Acting ICE Director Matt Albence told Fox News on Sunday that while he would not discuss the specifics of the raids, the agency is "doing targeted enforcement actions against specific individuals who have had their day in immigration court and have been ordered to be removed by an immigration judge."
Asked on "Fox News Sunday" how many people ICE is targeting, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway also said she wouldn't "discuss operational details" and added that ICE "does this every single day; it's called enforcement action."
Meanwhile, community organizations began to make preparations for the expected raids. In Houston, a string of churches, a number of them African American, opened their doors for anyone wanting to take refuge. The churches also assembled supplies to deliver to families too afraid to leave their residences for groceries or other necessities.
R.C. Stearns, a pastor at Living Water International Apostolic Ministries, said Saturday that he and other church leaders are offering the refuge because "it's what Christ would do."
Stearns said he and others were praying that the president would have a change of heart.
In the weeks since Trump announced planned raids, and then delayed them, Congress passed a $4.6 billion emergency spending bill to provide resources and support for the influx of asylum-seekers on the southern border.
"We're in the midst of food, water, baby supplies, household utensils and a place of refuge," Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said at a news conference Saturday announcing the churches' preparations. "We are standing with pastors who have committed to opening their doors if there are people who are in jeopardy where they are."
"This order of mass deportation is being used as a political toy," she said.


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Wells Fargo will no longer offer personal lines of credit to customers and will shut down existing ones in the coming weeks, according to a CNBC report.
Revolving lines of credit had been a popular consumer lending product, which typically gave users $3,000 to $100,000 in revolving credit lines and was pitched as a way for customers to consolidate higher-interest credit card debt or avoid overdraft fees on checking accounts.
“Wells Fargo recently reviewed its product offerings and decided to discontinue offering new Personal and Portfolio line of credit accounts and close all existing accounts,” the bank said in a six-page letter to customers obtained by CNBC.
The move would instead allow the bank to focus on credit cards and personal loans, the letter said.
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Customers have been given a 60-day notice before their accounts are shut down, with remaining balances requiring regular minimum payments at a fixed rate, according to CNBC.
Wells Fargo also warned customers that the account closures “may have an impact on your credit score,” CNBC reported.
The move comes after the Federal Reserve barred the bank from growing its balance sheet until it fixed compliance issues that stem from the bank’s fake accounts scandal. Last year, the bank announced it would no longer offer home equity lines of credit and later said it would stop making auto loans to most independent car dealerships.
OnMyWay Is The #1 Distracted Driving Mobile App In The Nation!
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In 2016 at the Paris motor show, the electricity was already on everyone's lips. And while the Volkswagen colossus still worn through the Dieselgate has unveiled a draft car, a common brand can boast a real car-zero exhaust opportunity that's ready for the to flood the market with sufficient autonomy to make the most of fear by running out of fuel to the battery. This model was the Opel Ampera-e.
A very promising model …
In 2016, the Ampera-e is clearly the star of the brand's stand at the Blitz, with its beautiful body yellow. Everything in a dedicated decor with plants and solar panels to make green. Against this background, a large fresco expressed its 500 km autonomy by redirecting its recent trip to Paris London as a single charge as evidence of its record ability. A few months ago, we already looked forward to get behind the wheel of the car, who could drive a single pedal. In Europe, it is ultimately the second generation of the Nissan Leaf that will steal the show a year later with the same principle of e-pedal.
In 2011, the Opel Ampera hybrid was presented as the European version of the Chevrolet Volt. Five years later, the Ampera-e was running the same formula as a rebadged version of the 100% Electric Chevrolet Bolt. Opel was still a trademark of the General Motors Group (GM) and could thus benefit from synergies with the American giant.
… but condemned by the GM-PSA agreement
But everything is not going to plan according to plan. . First of all at the press conference of the world: no price has been announced. Do not panic, but it is common that tariffs on different national markets are communicated only at the last moment. We are talking about an exit in the first half of 2017 … that will never be realized.
In addition, in the beginning of 2017, we finally see a major strategic change. The acquisition of Opel by PSA fades the electrical ambitions of the German brand. Sales of this model will thus be limited to a relatively limited number of copies and in certain markets. Recently, Coca-Cola discovered 100 copies for its Norwegian subsidiary, which makes a lot of collector's expenses.
Instead of selling a licensed vehicle, PSA now elects to concentrate on its own electricity supply. At this 2018 Paris Motor Show, we can also discover the first electrical designs of the group: the DS3 Crossback in its 100% electric e-time version, the DS7 Crossback in rechargeable hybrid, just like a Citroën prototype C5 Aircross. 19659008] Sure, the one that was so good to fight with the Tesla Model 3. will eventually get a fight in European soil. But with an armada of the upcoming models, including premium German brands, the American compact sedan, whose deliveries shortly on this side of the Atlantic, should not miss competitors.


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The City of Vancouver is introducing a new tax on it’s resident. This tax is their response to the rental shortages in Vancouver. This tax could have significant impact on you as a homeowner.
Starting November 2017, a declaration will be sent out to all homeowners in Vancouver. This declaration has to be completed and sent to the city by February 2018. It will state the use or vacancy of your property. If your declaration is not sent back by the due date in February the tax will automatically be triggered.
You will be subject to a 1% tax on your property’s value if your home is empty or rented out for less than 6 months a year.
There are some exemptions from this new tax. You do not have to pay the tax if you have completed the declaration for the city and:
-the owner is deceased
-you have a permit for renovation or redevelopment on the property
-your strata has bylaws (from Pre-November 2016) prohibit rentals on your condo or townhouse unit
-if you occupy the property for more than 180 days for work
The city will be conducting audits and penalties will result due to false declarations
Check out the video below for more information from the city about this new tax.

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The Jathropha curcas is a weed that does not compete with food production yet yields fuel and heals wounds. UNIMAS is currently working on developing its potential as the alternative plant for biofuels production.
The European Union, in one of its directive, have proposed an action plan aiming at increasing the share of biofuels to more than 20% of European petrol and diesel consumption by 2020.
While the US are producing corn for biofuels, the use of edible plant such as sugars and corns, has been criticised by many as part of the contributing factors to the shortage of their supply in the world's food market. Also, as this requires fertile agricultural land, it further reduces the land allocated for food crops cultivation.
Physic nut (Jathropha curcas) is a type of weed and is inedible. Furthermore, it grows freely on areas deemed unsuitable for farming, including non-arable, marginal and waste land; and therefore, does not compete with vital crops for good agricultural land.
This weed was introduced to Malaysia in the 1940s when the Japanese used it as fuel for their combat vehicles, and the leaves used to heal the wounds of their wounded soldiers.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, through the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, is currently working on a project with a local commercial company to explore the commercial viability of physic nuts as the alternative plants for large scale production of biofuels in the State of Sarawak, Malaysia.
The research areas include identification of high yield plant clones through selection and cross-breeding, effect of soil conditions (in various divisions within Sarawak) on its growth and production rates, development of tissue culture and micropropagation technique for mass propagation of the selected clones, and the pharmaceutical potential of this plants.
Once mature, the physic nut tree can continue to produce seeds for the next 35-40 years. Previous studies has shown that the oil can be combusted without being refined (thus cutting on the production process), and burn with clear, smoke free flame; and it has been tested as fuel for simple diesel engine.
Apart from its biofuel potential, it also produces natural chemical compounds believed to have anti-cancers properties. It is traditionally used as an external application for skin diseases and rheumatism, and for sores on domestic livestock. The oil is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and can be used as organic manure.
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A global team of computer scientists and engineers have developed an innovative technique that more completely reconstructs challenging 3D objects. An ancient...
Physicists have developed a new technique that uses electrical voltages to control the electron spin on a chip. The newly-developed method provides protection from spin decay, meaning that the contained information can be maintained and transmitted over comparatively large distances, as has been demonstrated by a team from the University of Basel’s Department of Physics and the Swiss Nanoscience Institute. The results have been published in Physical Review X.
For several years, researchers have been trying to use the spin of an electron to store and transmit information. The spin of each electron is always coupled...
What is the mass of a proton? Scientists from Germany and Japan successfully did an important step towards the most exact knowledge of this fundamental constant. By means of precision measurements on a single proton, they could improve the precision by a factor of three and also correct the existing value.
To determine the mass of a single proton still more accurate – a group of physicists led by Klaus Blaum and Sven Sturm of the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear...
The research team of Prof. Dr. Oliver Einsle at the University of Freiburg's Institute of Biochemistry has long been exploring the functioning of nitrogenase....
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By Glen S. Ramos
SOLANA, Cagayan – The Department of Health (DOH) has completed over the weekend the swab testing of the families and relatives of the Filipina from Hongkong who was confirmed to be positive with the new Covid -19 variant virus.
The Filipina is a resident of Solana, Cagayan and was confirmed to have the virus on January 4, 2021 after a swab test.
The DOH and the Regional and Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Units immediately conducted contact tracing and identifying all the people that patient has come in contact with in the past week.
According to Dr. Carlos Cortina III, Provincial Health Officer of Cagayan, all of the 10 individuals who were in close contact close were already given a swab test and are now in quarantine.
“They are now in quarantine and closely monitored by health authorities.”
“The DOH is currently examining the specimens taken from the patients and we are waiting for results,” she stated.
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba believed that the Filipina acquired the virus in Hongkong.
“Malinaw naman na negative sya sa kanyang mga swab test bago sya pumunta ng ibang bansa at nag-positibo na lamang sa kanyang pagbalik sa ating bansa.”
“Napaka-halaga talaga ng ibayong pag-iingat at pagsunod sa health standards na itinalaga ng ating gobyerno,” Mamba emphasized. (AI/MTVN)

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Members of ENO club in organization SIQA have been involved in ENO theme named “This is our nature” ( that lasted from November 2007 to January 2008) with great interest. Within this theme, youngsters have studied utilization of forests and threats related to it locally in Georgia, as well as worldwide. They have made surveys, visited local furniture making industries, taken photos and using all the available resources they have made a slide, that has been published in international blog of ENO. Besides the abovementioned slide-show, a wallpaper has been made about sustainable use of forests.
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Is Auristi.Com Scam or Legit? – In today’s technologically advanced world, online scams have become a prevalent issue, preying on unsuspecting victims and causing financial and emotional distress. One such scam is perpetrated by the fraudulent website, Auristi.com.
This deceitful platform employs various tactics, including phishing emails and fake advertisements, to lure individuals into purchasing counterfeit or subpar goods, or even failing to deliver anything at all.
Recognizing the red flags associated with this scam, such as a recently created website, lack of contact information, and unrealistic discounts, is crucial in protecting oneself from falling victim to Auristi.com.
This article aims to provide valuable insights into how scam works, customer complaints, and the necessary steps to take in reporting and preventing such fraudulent activities. By staying informed and implementing necessary security measures, individuals can safeguard their online presence and prevent potential harm.
Table of Contents
Recognizing Scam Websites
Recognizing scam websites is crucial in order to safeguard oneself from potential fraudulent activities online, such as the case of Auristi.com which has been identified as a scam website selling counterfeit or inferior goods.
To protect oneself from falling victim to such scams, it is important to be aware of the red flags that indicate a website may be fraudulent.
These red flags include recent website creation, lack of contact information, no real information about the company, unrealistic discounts, copied content, and no social media presence.
If you come across a scam website like Auristi.com, it is important to report it to the appropriate authorities.
Additionally, if you have been scammed, it is advisable to take steps such as contacting your bank to cancel the transaction and seeking assistance in getting a refund. Being vigilant and taking immediate action can help prevent further harm.
How the Scam Works?
Understanding the methods employed by the scam, customers are lured through phishing emails, fake ads, and fake news articles into purchasing counterfeit or substandard products from Auristi.com.
To spot phishing emails, it is important to be cautious of suspicious senders, grammatical errors, and urgent requests for personal or financial information.
If you suspect you have been scammed by Auristi.com, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. First, contact your bank to cancel the transaction and report the fraudulent website.
Change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication for added security. It is also recommended to use a browser-based content blocker and scan your devices for malware.
Additionally, be cautious when installing programs or apps, and install an ad blocker to block malicious ads. Regularly monitor your bank and credit card statements for any unauthorized charges.
Auristi Red Flags to Watch For
One indication that Auristi.com may be a scam is the lack of contact information and real company details, which raises concerns about their legitimacy and reliability.
Scammers often hide their identities to avoid being traced or held accountable for their actions. Another red flag to watch for is unrealistic discounts offered on the website.
If the prices seem too good to be true, they probably are. Scammers use these attractive deals to lure in unsuspecting victims.
Additionally, the presence of copied content on the website is another warning sign. Legitimate companies take pride in their original content, while scammers often steal information from other sources.
It is important to be vigilant and educate oneself on the common online scams in order to protect against falling victim to fraud.
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Auristi Customer Complaints
The complaints from customers regarding Auristi.com highlight issues such as delayed or missing deliveries, poor customer service, defective products, and difficulties in obtaining refunds. These customer experiences serve as cautionary tales for those dealing with scam websites like Auristi.com.
Falling for such scams can have serious consequences. Firstly, individuals may lose their hard-earned money by purchasing counterfeit or inferior goods, or in some cases, receiving nothing at all.
Secondly, the lack of customer service and difficulties in obtaining refunds can lead to frustration and a sense of helplessness.
Lastly, individuals may feel a sense of betrayal and disappointment, realizing that they have been deceived by a fraudulent company. It is crucial to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling for scams like Auristi.com to protect oneself from these negative consequences.
Taking Action and Reporting
To address the issues caused by scam websites like Auristi.com, individuals should take immediate action by reporting their experiences to relevant authorities and organizations.
Taking legal action against such fraudulent websites is crucial in order to ensure that they are held accountable for their deceptive practices. By filing a complaint with local law enforcement agencies, individuals can provide vital information that can aid in the investigation and potential prosecution of scammers.
Additionally, it is important to spread awareness about the scam website to prevent others from falling victim to their fraudulent activities. This can be done by sharing experiences and warnings on social media platforms, online forums, and consumer protection websites.
By taking these actions, individuals can contribute to the effort of shutting down scam websites like Auristi.com and protecting others from becoming victims.
Securing Your Accounts
Moving on to the next step in protecting yourself from the Auristi.com scam, it is crucial to focus on securing your online accounts. One of the first and most important steps is to secure your passwords. Ensure that you use strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts.
Avoid using common or easily guessable passwords, and consider using a password manager to keep track of them securely.
Additionally, enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password. By implementing these measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your accounts and protect your personal information from falling into the wrong hands.
- Use strong and unique passwords for each online account
- Avoid common or easily guessable passwords
- Consider using a password manager to securely store passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication for added security
- Regularly update and change passwords to further protect your accounts
Protecting Against Phishing
Phishing attacks can be prevented by being cautious and vigilant while interacting with emails, messages, and websites. To recognize phishing attempts, there are several tips that can help individuals protect themselves.
First, carefully examine the email or message for any spelling or grammatical errors, as these are often signs of a phishing attempt.
Second, be cautious of emails or messages that request personal or financial information, especially if they claim to be from a trusted institution.
Third, avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
If you suspect that you have been phished, it is important to take immediate action.
First, do not respond to the phishing attempt or provide any personal information.
Second, report the phishing attempt to the appropriate authorities or the organization being impersonated.
Finally, monitor your accounts for any unauthorized activity and consider changing your passwords to ensure account security. By following these steps, individuals can protect themselves from falling victim to phishing attacks.
Using Content Blockers and Malware Scans
Content blockers and malware scans are effective tools for preventing malicious ads and undesirable content from infiltrating devices and compromising online security. Here are four benefits of using these tools:
Enhanced privacy: Content blockers prevent websites from tracking your online activities and collecting personal information, ensuring your privacy is protected.
Protection against malware: Malware scans detect and remove potentially harmful software that can infect your devices and compromise your online security.
Improved browsing experience: Content blockers remove annoying ads, pop-ups, and unwanted content, providing a smoother and more enjoyable browsing experience.
Defense against phishing attacks: Content blockers can identify and block suspicious links and websites that are commonly used for phishing scams, protecting you from falling victim to online fraud.
In addition to content blockers and malware scans, using a VPN for online security and regularly updating your software are crucial. A VPN encrypts your internet connection, making it harder for hackers to intercept your data, while software updates ensure that your devices have the latest security patches to defend against emerging threats.
Tips for Online Safety
One important aspect to consider for maintaining online security is regularly updating software and operating systems to ensure the latest security patches are in place. This helps protect against vulnerabilities that cybercriminals may exploit.
In addition to software updates, there are several online safety tips that individuals can follow to protect themselves from common online scams.
These include using strong and unique passwords for online accounts, being cautious when sharing personal or financial information online, regularly monitoring bank and credit card statements for unauthorized charges, and being alert for people trying to trick you through email, phone, or messaging applications.
By following these tips and staying vigilant, individuals can reduce their risk of falling victim to online scams and protect their personal information.
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|Use strong and unique passwords||Phishing scams|
|Be cautious when sharing personal or financial information online||Fake online stores|
|Regularly monitor bank and credit card statements||Social engineering scams|
|Be alert for people trying to trick you through email, phone, or messaging applications||Identity theft|
Protecting Personal and Financial Information
To ensure the security of personal and financial information, it is crucial to implement measures such as utilizing strong and unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and being cautious when sharing sensitive data online.
Preventing identity theft and securing online transactions is paramount in today’s digital age. By creating strong and unique passwords, individuals can protect their accounts from unauthorized access.
Enabling two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to a mobile device.
It is also important to be cautious when sharing sensitive information online, as this can lead to identity theft. By following these measures, individuals can safeguard their personal and financial information and minimize the risk of falling victim to online scams and fraud.
Monitoring Financial Statements
Monitoring financial statements is an essential practice to detect and prevent unauthorized charges or suspicious activities. By regularly reviewing bank and credit card statements, individuals can identify any discrepancies or fraudulent transactions promptly. This proactive approach allows for timely action, such as reporting unauthorized charges to the financial institution and initiating investigations.
To provide a comprehensive understanding of monitoring financial statements, the following table outlines key benefits and recommended actions:
|Early detection of unauthorized charges||Regularly review bank and credit card statements|
|Prompt reporting of fraudulent transactions||Report any discrepancies to the financial institution|
|Timely initiation of investigations||Contact the bank or credit card company for further assistance|
|Prevention of financial losses||Monitor accounts and transaction history frequently|
|Protection against identity theft||Utilize online banking security measures such as strong passwords and two-factor authentication|
By following these practices, individuals can enhance their online banking security and prevent identity theft. Regularly monitoring financial statements is a proactive step toward safeguarding personal and financial information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I identify if a website is a scam or not?
To identify if a website is a scam, look for red flags such as recent creation, lack of contact information, unrealistic discounts, copied content, and no social media presence. Be cautious and protect your personal information online. Be aware of common online scams.
What are some common tactics used by scammers to trick people into making purchases on fraudulent websites?
Common scam tactics used to trick people into making purchases on fraudulent websites include phishing emails, fake ads, and fake news articles. To avoid falling for scams, be cautious of recent website creations, lack of contact information, unrealistic discounts, and copied content.
Are there any specific signs or indicators that should raise suspicion when visiting an online shopping website?
Red flags when shopping online include recent website creation, lack of contact info, unrealistic discounts, copied content, and no social media presence. Stay safe by using strong passwords, monitoring statements, and being cautious with personal and financial information.
What steps can I take if I have already made a purchase from a scam website like Auristi.com?
After falling victim to an online scam like Auristi.com, it is important to take immediate action. Steps to take include contacting your bank to cancel the transaction, reporting the scam website to authorities, and changing passwords for account protection.
Are there any additional measures I can take to protect my personal and financial information while browsing online?
Additional measures to protect personal and financial information online include implementing two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security to accounts, and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt internet traffic and safeguard against potential threats.
In conclusion, it is crucial to be vigilant and aware of the Auristi.com scam in order to protect oneself online.
Recognizing the red flags of a scam website, understanding how the scam operates, and being aware of customer complaints can help individuals avoid falling victim to this fraudulent scheme.
Taking immediate action by reporting the scam, using content blockers and malware scans, and following online safety tips can further enhance one’s security.
By protecting personal and financial information and regularly monitoring financial statements, individuals can safeguard themselves from the risks associated with the Auristi.com scam.


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It amplifies good energy and thought as well as the effect of other crystals. Clear Quartz wards off negative energy of all kinds. Some call it the universal stone and master healer as it white contains all the colors in the color spectrum.
Wands are used to focus energy on a certain point where you need the energy to flow
This can be used for cleansing your crystals as well. Just placed it near the crystal that you wish to cleanse.
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US labs are facing a monkey shortage that could delay vital medical research after an international smuggling ring was busted in Cambodia.
Last month, US federal prosecutors charged eight people with allegedly illegally poaching hundreds of endangered primates from Southeast Asia and shipping them to the US.
Among those charged were two Cambodian wildlife officials, who are accused of taking payments to facilitate the scheme, which allegedly took monkeys from national parks and protected areas in Cambodia and falsely labelled them as “captive bred”.
One of the officials – the deputy director of wildlife and biodiversity at Cambodia’s Forestry Administration – was arrested at John F. Kennedy international airport in New York.
If convicted, the eight suspects, six of whom belong to a “major primate supply organisation” based in Hong Kong and Cambodia, face up to five years in prison for conspiracy and up to 20 years for the smuggling charges.
According to the FT, two of the largest suppliers of lab monkeys to the pharmaceutical industry, US-listed Charles River and Inotiv, have now warned investors that the investigation could disrupt imports of animals required by regulators for early research on the safety of drugs.
‘It is of crucial importance’
“If companies and academic researchers can’t get the non-human primate [monkeys] research models they need — then the work stops. You can say goodbye to new vaccines and drugs,” Matthew Bailey, president at the National Association for Biomedical Research, an industry group, told the FT.
“It is of crucial importance to public health and national security.”
Academics in life sciences are already facing delays of up to a year due to the challenge of sourcing monkeys, with scientists urging the US government to increase investment in lab breeding programmes.
The labs traditionally use long-tailed macaques for drug testing. Despite being endangered, the monkeys are normally bred in captivity in the US or abroad, but pressures in the market led to wild monkeys being sourced illegally.
The shortfall grew amid a surge in demand for non-human primates during the rushed search for vaccines to combat the pandemic and a 2020 ban on the sale of wild animals by China – previously one of the biggest global exporters of animals for experiments.
This weekend, animal activists renewed calls for the US government to stop importing non-human primates for laboratory use.
Documents obtained by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) from the American Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that deadly pathogenic agents, zoonotic bacteria and viruses, including one deemed to be a bioterrorism risk, had entered the country with monkeys imported from Asia between 2019 and 2021, reported the Guardian.

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A man, dressed as the Muppet character Elmo, is arrested in New York’s Times Square September 18, 2012. The arrest took place after a loud verbal exchange between the man and tourists, witnesses said. The police at the scene did not give a reason for the arrest.
- Inside WikiLeaks: A former employee shares what he learned about Julian Assange (including his beef with Hillary Clinton).
- One week into the fight to take back Mosul, expectations for quick success have clashed with the reality of a bloody struggle ahead.
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The year of 2017 has ushered in a new administration into the United States government. That alone will bring some need to transition and adjust to big change. But on a more personal level for married couples in California and throughout the country, many are also dealing with the significant life change of divorce.
No matter what your income level may be, you likely care a great deal about how your assets - as well as your debts - will be divided when it comes time to dissolve your marriage. This is understandable. After all, no one wants to see a divorce settlement that does not provide a fair split of community property and debts.
For many couples going through divorce, one of the first priorities is determining who gets what in terms of marital property. California is a community property state, meaning each spouse is entitled to half of jointly owned property and assets. Although it sounds straightforward, property division hardly ever comes down to a "50-50" split of marital assets.
Every couple goes through an adjustment phase when they merge their lives. However, there are things that you can do to set some rules and protect your individual assets, which can be crucial if a marriage ends whether by divorce or death.

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There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for. As a student of graphic design, we are constantly searching for that wow factor, and Milton Glaser, the most celebrated graphic designers in America, has always had us saying WOW!
Glaser’s artwork is known worldwide and has been featured in exhibits including one-man-shows at both the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, shown here.
Born in 1929, he was educated at the High School of Music and Art, NY, the Cooper Union art school, NY, and the Academy of Fine Art, in Italy. He then co-founded Pushpin Studios and New York Magazine, founded Milton Glaser Inc. and teamed up with Walter Bernard to form WBMG.
Since the founding of WBMG, they have designed more than 50 magazines, newspapers and periodicals around the world, including the complete redesigns of three major newspapers, The Washington Post, La Vanguardia and O Globo.
Beside his publishing success, Milton Glaser is best known for his Bob Dylan poster, the DC bullet logo and designs for the Brooklyn Brewery, but one of his all time famous pieces is the classic I heart NY logo.
Shown here is the original sketch, that was drawn by Glaser when he was riding in a taxi. During this time, New York was in a state of chaos, high crime and a bankrupt economy. The city needed to revamp its image and provide hope, and that just what this logo did.
Surprisingly, he was paid nothing for this design, and as a result, no copyrights are on this logo. It was designed for the use of anyone, in order to spread a positive message to residents and hesitant visitors.
Today this image rakes in an estimated 33 million dollars every year appearing on t-shirts, key chains and other promotional materials.
Some of Glaser’s designs appear to be so simple, but that’s the point. You understand immediately what the image is meant to evoke, and how it applies to the product being branded. Glaser once boiled down the essence of his work into one word, clarity.
Not only has Glaser continued to deliver designs for multiple platforms, he is also a professor and board member at the School of Visual Arts in NY and wrote numerous books about art and design.
Glaser has impacted graphic design so much, that his career prompted a 2009 documentary called “Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight.” Raveling his life and his life’s work.
Glaser is considered an icon to the world of graphic design. Recently, he was one of ten recipients to receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honors for artistic excellence. Even though he has reached the pinnacle of his career, he will always inspire us to go above and beyond our artistic potential.
The objective for this project is to research our two words that we were given, find connotations and have a clear understanding of the feeling and emotion invoked in order to design a font that represents each word. My two words for this project were defamatory and splatter. The most challenging element in this project, in my opinion, was the fact that we could only use either all square modules or all circular modules to design the two fonts. This was a challenge because it limited the various design ideas that I originally had, and it forced me to think about the structure of the font and how it works within a space.
After analyzing my research, I concluded that the design for splatter had to be something random that moves outward from a point. For defamatory, the design needs to be something that has been vandalized or broken down or deformed. Defamatory is better defined as verbal insults or hurtful words. This was the more changing word to design because it is not a word for the common tongue.
These are my sketches, as you can see these design concepts represent the connotations of each word. After working with both types of modules, I found that circles were more reasonable to work with because it gives less of a geometric feel and was more versatile to work with.
Here is my first draft of the design. For defamatory, I made the design of each letter weak and flimsy. I also took parts of the letter away to make it seem like it was broken or someone took parts of it away. For splatter, I added little modules around the letter to make it seem like the word was thrown on the page. After review from my classmates, I found that I needed to make some changes.
Here are the changes I made, as you can see for splatter I moved the letters around so they weren’t all on the same baseline. I did this to add to the randomness that splatter represents. I also added more modules around the letters to make it seem like it was dripping off a wall. With defamatory, I increased the weight of the font to make the structure read better. I also added pieces of the letter on the bottom to make it seem like the letters were punched, and the broken parts feel to the ground.
Here is my final letter. The name of this letter is a Flewrew (flew.rew). I put it between the “m and n” because it resembles the same width of an “m” and it also resembles the same style of both letters with the large serifs and wavy shoulders.
In conclusion, I feel like this project gave me a better understanding of the Baskerville font as well as creative ways to join letter parts by knowing how a font flows and works together in a space.
Here are some examples of new letter forms that I created.
I really liked the shape and feel of this new letter but it kind of looks like a “g” and not a traditional looking Baskerville “g”. I enjoy the flow of this letter but it is too wide for a standard letter, technically its a bit wider then a “m”. I put it next to a Baskerville “r” and “s” because this letter has a “s” like shape and resembles the rain drop looking terminal of an “r”.
To me this letter is very unique. It does not resemble any sort of letter, it really stands on its own. Although, I will agree with my professor on this one and say it looks too alien looking. The shifting of the dot brings more of an alien like quality then a letter. The first design of this letter in my opinion was two complicated so as you can see I made it simpler.
I thought this was the best design I came up with. This is a letter that not only matches Baskerville, but it stands on its own as a new letter. The flow of this letter is solid and it is something that is writable. The only thing I would change is the X-hight on the end of the letter to look more like a “u” then a flat serif.
For this assignment, we must create our own letter form, that fits within the alphabet of the font we are working with. The font I chose was a transitional font called Baskerville (shown here).
For the first part of this assignment, I attempted to sketch the Baskerville font as detailed as I could, in order to see where the cap-height, the x-hight and the baseline are located (shown here).
Before I even begun to put together a new letter, I needed to analyze the font and its letter parts. I did a total of 72 sketches, 36 of them dealt with macro views of the font Baskerville (shown here).
When I was done sketching this, I felt that I had a better understanding of what makes Baskerville, Baskerville. I now feel confident enough to identify this font just by looking at the letter parts. The “b, q” has the same pointy looking terminal. The “d, u” has the same ending stroke. The shoulders on the “h, m, and n” starts off with a small stroke and gets larger. The crossbar on the “t” connects with the terminal making a triangular shape. This font has serifs, brackets, dramatic hairline strokes and stem strokes. The “a,r and c” has rain drop looking terminals and the “g’ has an open loop. The acenders on the “b,d,h,k and l” are all the same shape and pointing in the same direction. Since doing this exercise, I now have the knowledge to make a new letter that matches the flow and style of Baskerville.
The next step is combining letter parts, these are 36 sketches of Baskerville letter parts being put together in new forms (shown here).
By doing this, I am now brainstorming new a creative ways to combine letter parts in order to form a new letter.
- Pattern language gives each person infinite varieties of new and unique buildings
- Life cannot be made but only generated by a process
- How is a farmer able to make a new barn lies in the fact that every barn is made of patterns
- These patterns are expressed as rules of thumb, which any farmer can combine and re-combine to make an infinite variety of unique barns
- We must see a pattern as something in the world
- Pattern: activity and space which repeats itself over and over again in any given place always appearing each time in a slightly different manifestation
- Patterns are created by us because we have other, similar patterns in our minds from which we imagine, conceive, create, build, and live these actual patterns in the world
- Each pattern is a rule which describes what you have to do to generate the entity which it defines
The simplest kind of language is a system that contains two sets:
- A set of elements, or symbols
- A set of rules for combining these symbols
- An ordinary language like English is a system which allows us to create an infinite variety of one-dimensional combinations of words, called sentences
- A pattern language is a system which allows its users to create an infinite variety of those three dimensional combinations of patterns which we call buildings, gardens, towns
- Rules of grammar and meaning which give connections
- Patterns which specify connections between patterns
- Buildings an places
- Pattern language: a finite system of rules which a person can use to generate an infinite variety of different buildings
- The use of language will allow the people of a village or a town to generate exactly that balance of uniformity and variety which brings a place to life
In my opinion, this project gave me a better understanding of the versatility and form that makes Adobe Garamond Pro what it is. After working with this project for a couple of weeks, I feel that I am more familiar with the font and the characteristics of its letter parts. Brain storming the different words that define the font really opened my mind to the many ways people feel when they look at Adobe Garamond Pro. This project was a challenge for me but I feel that it had a positive impact on me.
words This is a link to all the words I came up with for the brain storm.
While completing the various parts of this assignment, I found that I had to make detailed revisions to parts 2.1 and 2.2 of this assignment.
(first draft left, final draft right) When I first completed this part of the assignment, I felt that I did a job well done, but I was incorrect. For this part of the assignment I had to identify as many letter parts as possible within the words “Powerful” and “Elegant” (two words that defined Adobe Garamond Pro). I found that I was missing a lot of parts and was incorrect with one. I also had to make a few aesthetic changes.
My first interpretation of a “bowl” was incorrect. I thought the bowl was the actual letter of the “O” but the correct definition of a bowl is the curved part of the character that encloses the circular or curved part of a letter.
I also found out that I was missing the X-Height, Baseline, Cap Height, Ascender Height, Uppercase, Lowercase and Decender Height. Everyone is aware of an Uppercase and Lowercase letter, but it is considered a letter part, and needs to be identified.
After a class discussion, I also found out that my labels and label colors were either to large or to dark to make out when printed on 11×17 paper. According to my classmates, it was a distraction to the overall word. To fix the problem, I changed the colors, lowered the font sizes of the labels, and moved the labels around to better display the word rather then the labels.
(first draft left, final draft right) My understanding of this part was very off. I had to start from scratch after the first draft. The objective for this part was to compare and contrast one letter part of the same letter in 4 different styles (Adobe Garamond Pro Styles: regular, italic, bold and bold italic). We had to do 4 compositions of this.
The main idea with this, is to compare the same letter part. In my first drafts, I was more focused on doing artistic compositions rather then a comparison. To fix this, I made every competition with a consistent font size to better compare, changed up the way I identified the letter part so it wasn’t all the same and then put the letters closer together to show a better comparison.
I haven’t posted anything about this part, but the idea with this is to pick two words that describe the font (Adobe Garamond Pro) and make a typographical piece that illustrates the word without giving away what the word is. Can you guess what the word is? We could use glyphs but it couldn’t be in color and we couldn’t skew the letters at all.
For Part 2 of this assignment, we had to pick 2 of the 8 descriptive words that describe our assigned font (my font was Adobe Garamond Pro) and identify the letter parts within those two words. Within the two words that I picked (Powerful and Elegant) I was able to locate 21 letter parts (see example). Click to view large.
For the next part of this assignment, we had to artistically portray the same letter within each font family (regular, italic, bold and bold italic) and identity one letter part for each letter. When completing this assignment, it was interesting to see how different each letter and letter part looked compared to one another.
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For this project, we were assigned a font and we had to represent the x-height, ascender, descender and cap height of that font and it’s families. My font was Adobe Garamond Pro and the four font families were regular, italic, italic bold and bold.
This is a good diagram that illustrates the x-height, ascender, descender and cap height of a letter.
Along with that, we needed to duplicate each font family with the same point sizes and leading in order to see how the different font families are written out compared to one another (see last example). If you look at the last document you can see that each family is portrayed differently even with the same point size and leading.

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Helmut Schmidt: Former West German Chancellor Dies Aged 96
German ex-Chancellor Helmut Schmidt has died at the age of 96, his office says.
He served as West German Chancellor from 1974 to 1982.
Helmut Schmidt, who was a Social Democrat, was an architect of the European Monetary System, which linked EU currencies and was a key step on the path to the euro.
He was credited with helping to consolidate the country’s post-war economic boom.
Helmut Schmidt is seen as one of the most popular German leaders since WWII.
He died on November 10 in Hamburg, his doctor Heiner Greten was quoted as saying by German media.
The doctor provided no further details.
By 1972, Helmut Schmidt was finance minister in the government of Willy Brandt, a brilliant manager of the economic miracle. Two years later he himself was chancellor.


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(a) General. The veteran's progress in reaching the goals of the plan will be reviewed and evaluated as scheduled in the plan by the case manager and the veteran.
(b) Comprehensive review required. The case manager and the veteran will review all of the terms of the plan and the veteran's progress at least every twelve months. On the basis of such review the veteran and the case manager will agree whether the plan should be:
(1) Retained in its current form;
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In these turbulent times, we must remember that Justin Bieber thinks it’s called the Sixteenth Chapel.
His face at the end said: I’VE MADE A GRAVE MISTAKE.
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MIAMI — Florida's governor announced Thursday the state's annual Python Challenge will be held from Aug. 5 to 14.
Registration is now open for the 10-day event, which aims to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the wild.
"The Everglades is one of the world’s most prized natural resources, and we have invested record funding for Everglades restoration projects, including record funding for removal of invasive Burmese pythons which wreak havoc on the ecosystem," Gov. Ron DeSantis said. "Because of this focus, we have removed record numbers of invasive pythons from the Everglades."
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Last year, participants removed 223 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.
Anyone who registers this year will be required to take online training and can win thousands of dollars during the challenge.
To register for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge, click here.