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Hardworking Americans are the backbone of a strong economy. Supporting small business owners and lower taxes are very important. The current administration’s proposal for a massive tax increase will only cripple our economy further. We can create more jobs in America by supporting less corporate tax and wasteful government spending. America can and should be energy independent again if we get our country’s oil and gas industry back to work. Becoming energy independent not only puts people to work but also puts America in a strong position economically.
The election process in the United States needs an overhaul. If the people of this nation can’t depend on a fair election process, then our government has failed. Every state must have voter ID laws and only citizens of this country can vote as is stated in the law. Machines that can be manipulated must be removed. Paper ballots and hand counts with oversight need to be implemented. All counts need to be done in public settings, not in private and video recording of all counts should be gathered. Each voting location needs security to ensure the integrity of the process.
Just as I will be accountable to you, I will be committed to holding all others accountable as well. The runaway spending spree in the series of bills Congress passed the last two years creates extensive damage. We must elect America First Agenda candidates – candidates who are going to serve America and do what’s best for this country. The days of establishment candidates must go. True patriots must unite together to vote these people out of office in order to affect meaningful change. It’s time elected officials are held accountable for their votes in D.C.
I will not support any type of lockdown, vaccine mandate, mask mandate or vaccine passport. No child or adult should be forced to take a harmful vaccine. It is completely unconstitutional and un-American to force an experimental vaccine under EUA status in order to participate in social settings, for employment and/or to attend school. To have a National Passport Vaccine whereby the Government can further intrude on our personal lives must stop now. I will never vote to shut down your business or label you as “non-essential”.
America is the land of opportunity. Immigrants come here for the American Dream. We can welcome our legal immigrants to our Country, but sadly this is not what we are seeing at the border the last two+ years. It has been an invasion with MILLIONS crossing into our Country illegally. We must finish the wall and go back to the previous administration’s immigration policies. Illegal immigrants have been and are being ‘relocated’ all over our Country. An unsecured border brings crime, drugs, promotes sex trafficking, exploits children and not to mention costs the American taxpayers billions of dollars. We cannot afford to provide food, healthcare and shelter to these people yet this is exactly what this failed administration is doing. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death now among young people, ages 18-45. This is due to the cartels OPENLY bringing it over the border without opposition. It is being distributed to our kids. Human trafficking is widely prevalent in this Country and the open border just gives the coyotes and cartels way too much opportunity without having law and order at the border. This must stop!
I will always protect your second amendment rights and would vote to rid the Country of Red Flag laws. When the FBI started ‘labeling’ parents speaking up at School Board meetings as “domestic terrorists”, it is even more imperative we change these laws. This leaves gun owners at risk for the government to abuse their power. I believe Constitutional Carry should be the law in every State. The second amendment specifically states “the right to bear and keep arms shall not be infringed”. I would not support a national gun registry. The less government in our private lives the better.
The people of this nation owe much gratitude to our veterans, and I will work hard to provide housing for every last homeless veteran and to continue improvements in the VA system in the area of healthcare, education, and preparedness for the transition to civilian life. We need a better system in place at separation where all existing medical and service records are reviewed and our military veterans are having exit physical and mental health exams. This information could then be transferred to the VA and used to determine any disability compensation due instead of veterans having to go through the lengthy and cumbersome application process that’s currently in place. I would also seek to increase the number of mental health providers available through the VA as well as more diversity of providers in this area. Additionally, the VA will be held accountable for having complete and accurate medical records for each Veteran when requested.
Law & Order
Fund and support our law enforcement. We’ve all seen the consequences and results of defunding the police. Crime has now increased exponentially across this Country, MOSTLY in Democrat-led cities… Just in Clark County alone, murder has increased by 49% from 2020 to 2021. Sex trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry and more needs to be done to eradicate this. The penalties must be made much more extreme for the offenders. If we are not tough on crime and don’t prosecute criminals instead of letting them back out on the streets, we will never have safe communities needed for economic and job growth.
I am committed to supporting all I can to bring down healthcare costs while still maintaining coverage for pre-existing conditions. There is a huge problem and delay with insurance companies approving urgent and non-urgent procedures/drugs for insurers – they need to be held accountable. Nevada has the highest percentage of one-star acute-care hospitals of any state, the lowest rating given by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. I’d like to address federal funding needed to improve medical care, programs and hospitals in Nevada.
The laws here in Nevada make abortion legal up to 24 weeks for all women. No elected official can change that or ban abortion. In order to “ban” abortion or change the current law, it would have to be voted on by Nevada voters. I believe in the right to life for all.
I would put America first and always promote safety, prosperity, and peace throughout our world. Our continued relationship with Israel will always be of utmost importance as they are a key ally. We must always defend Israel and fight against terrorism and those who sponsor organizations of terror. It is imperative our military be a top priority and maintained as the strongest in the world so America can defend against those who seek to destroy life. Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea must be kept in check.
I believe career politicians are part of the problem in Washington. I don’t think our Founding Fathers ever intended for politicians to stay in office decade after decade. I would make a pledge to support term limits for all offices that don’t already have set limits. I will commit to no more than two terms.
Save Our Kids
Our Nation’s school system is indoctrinating our kids. The hyper-sexualized curriculum that is sweeping across our Country has infiltrated our kids’ schools and is disgusting and downright filthy. Way too graphic, way too soon. Our kids are being taught there are more than two genders. They are promoting drag queen shows geared for children audiences, and even reportedly holding them in local libraries on the taxpayers’ dime. In a lot of states, parents are not being informed (nor are they required to inform parents) if their child seeks medical advice/services for ‘gender affirming therapy’ or an abortion. CRT has also been made part of many public schools’ curriculum. We need to be teaching our kids all the reasons to love America, the mistakes made in the past and how to move forward in a positive way to better all of us as a people, rather than teaching them hate. Once they destroy our youth, our country will fall. They are our future and they must be protected. There is no more sitting around waiting for someone else to step up. Parents I call on you now – today – we must build an army to save our kids!
The horror of human trafficking is an epidemic that has not received enough attention from our elected officials. Penalties need to be increased and there must be a NO TOLERANCE approach towards this horrific crime. The worlds’ children are being bought, sold, exploited, abused, drugged, killed and treated as commodities instead of the most innocent among us. Our southern open border is a huge contributor to this evil practice. This needs to end! When will we stand up and say NO more? There are many courageous organizations and individuals out there in the private sector who are battling this; however, we need every single elected official across this nation to stand united against trafficking. I will make it one of my missions while in DC to unite both sides to end this tragic and horrific atrocity.

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Motorcycle group holds meeting to address safety issues from drivers
Hawaii never saw the massive tsunami waves like Japan did. But hours after it struck the coast of Japan, the quick rise in water level across the islands moved hundreds of boats back and forth and ripped them off its moorings.
A 72-year-old man commemorated Good Friday with his 14-foot cross.
Relatives of missing passengers aboard the capsized South Korean ferry gave out DNA samples Saturday as rescuers conducted more dives into the wreckage.
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Central Government makes amendment in the following notifications of Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)(21.03.2023)
In partial modification of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Financial Services) NOTIFICATIONS New Delhi, number S.O. 1443(E) dated the 18th April, 2.....
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By: Brittany Rosso and Ava Mrozik
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – In a world where core mental health issues are rising each and every day, it is crucial for the Niagara University community to consider beyond the basics of mental health awareness and investigate what can further be done. NU must not only address the basic ways to identify illness, but encourage assistance and first aid training across college campuses, especially our own.
A common issue in universities across the country has been recognized between faculty, students and counseling services when it comes to mental health. However, professors are often considered an important part of the first step in getting students on a path to assistance- they are the ones interacting with students on a daily basis. We must identify the growing gap and further consider how it affects life here at Niagara University. We must also consider how we can develop a connection between faculty and students – one that allows for better understanding of mental health warning signs, help methods and first aid treatment.
In an interview with Dr. Timothy Ireland, NU’s Provost, he mentioned previous and recent efforts made by NU to better develop an understanding of mental health issues, warning signs and how to get students the specific help they need.
In 2015, several members of the NU community participated in hosting “Changing Our Minds: A Mental Health Summit” at the Castellani Art Museum. Some of these participants included Ireland, Dr. Tim Osberg, WGRZ-TV News Anchor and Reporter Maryalice Demler, retired Rochester Police Department Sergeant Eric Weaver, Father Jim Maher, Senator Robert Ortt and previous NU Counseling Services Director Dr. Monica Romeo. This event had over 200 attendees from NU and WNY communities, who had the opportunity to learn about the signs of mental illness and ways to support someone in the helping system while fighting the stigma. Soon after, “Changing Our Minds” became available online to faculty. NU is working to ensure that “Changing Our Minds'” online program is available to all students, faculty and staff.
NU is also currently working with Compeer, an organization that provides mental health first-aid training courses, reaching over 2,200 people across WNY. This eight-hour mental health first-aid course teaches how to recognize, respond and understand the signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Compeer will be coming to NU to train several sectors on campus including residence life and student affairs.
Ireland mentioned that one goal of NU in working with Compeer is to offer the training to all faculty and staff to encourage participation. Ireland also expressed great interest in working to implement it at the new-hire stage.
NU has three counselors and are currently in the hiring process with a fourth counselor to help provide as many available open slots and appointments for students to come and discuss their struggles.
Chris Sheffield, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, wants to make students aware that if they’re not comfortable with using Counseling Services on campus, there are outside resources that they can be directed to as well. For the students who are not aware, the Counseling Services are located in the basement of Seton Hall. NU’s Counseling Service department provides both options for appointments and open time slots, allowing for those who need to immediately address issues they are dealing with.
For more information on Counseling Services, all students are encouraged to visit the Counseling webpage at www.niagara.edu/counseling.


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Childersburg is a city in Talladega County in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2010 census the population was 5,175. It claims a history dating back before 1540, when it was noted as a village of the Coosa Nation visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. The Alabama Army Ammunition Plant, important during World War II, was located 4 miles (6 km) north of Childersburg.
Successive indigenous peoples had lived in the area for thousands of years. In the 16th century, people identified as part of the Kymulga-phase culture (of the larger Mississippian culture) lived at Talisi, the former site of Childersburg. In the fall of 1540, the Spanish Hernando de Soto expedition rested here for about one month during its exploration of the Southeast. Childersburg calls itself "The Oldest City in America". The Abihka people (part of those who became known as the Muskogee or Creek) dominated the area by the 18th century.
The Alabama Army Ammunition Plant, a munitions plant, was established in Childersburg in 1941 and operated throughout World War II until August 1945. Operated by DuPont, the plant produced explosives, such as nitrocellulose, trinitrotoluene (TNT), and dinitrotoluene(DNT). The plant also secretly produced heavy water to support the Manhattan Project.
Childersburg Post Office (ZIP code: 35044)
The Charles Butler House was added to theNational Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1996.

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The New South Wales state budget delivered today by Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announces a forecast surplus of $3.9 billion for 2018-19. Major investments ahead include transport, health and air-conditioning in schools.
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Australia's savings rate is low, and getting lower. Whether they know it or not, many households are becoming financially stretched, but with a taste for the high life - and historically low interest rates - there seems to be little incentive to save.
Despite warnings about Bitcoin’s market volatility and unregulated nature – with detractors such as Warren Buffett dubbing the cryptocurrency “the latest economic bubble” – cryptocurrencies have captured investors’ imaginations.
You won’t find them in Treasurer Scott Morrison's budget night speech, but there are plenty of smaller, and possibly unusual, items of interest in the Budget 2018 papers.
Accountants and the tax profession will find plenty of measures in the fine print of the 2018 Federal Budget papers that will affect individuals and business clients.
A budget to strengthen the economy, create jobs and guarantee essential services while ensuring the Australian Government lives within its means was the promise of tonight’s Federal Budget.
Governments are seeking new ways to tax motorists as the rise of electric cars threatens fuel excise revenues.
The 2018-19 Victorian Budget focuses on using strong revenue growth from the state receiving a larger GST share and a robust property sector to fund new infrastructure spending.


Well, you're here to see one of these cars in action. We're talking about a monster that received multiple mods, with this currently engaged in a two-stage workout.
The first stage involves supercharger work alone, with the beast having recently been strapped to a dyno in this state. The HEMI wielder managed to deliver a whopping 953 horsepower at the rear wheels, hence the crankshaft output estimation in the title above.
Tim Barth, a well-known Mopar tuner, is the one behind the project. And the aficionado took to Facebook to explain that the car is also in the process of receiving nitrous assistance.
"Full weight Demon doing some work! Not bad for a full interior car and boost only. Car was built by us, it made 953whp on blower. We tried to spray it last night after this pass and I have a tq management issue when the nitrous comes on I need to work through," we are being told.
As for the 8s part we discussed above, the specialist mentions this in his post: "I seriously think this thing is going to go 8’s with the nitrous. Even in our high DA right now,"
Keep in mind that the current Dodge Demon quarter-mile world record sits with Hennessey's take on the muscle car. We're also talking about a four-figure machine, one that managed to play the 1,320-feet game in 9.14 seconds.
As for this Demon, the supercharger-only form of the car recently allowed it to pull a 9.35s 1/4-mile run, as you'll get to see in the clip below.


I'm just wondering how you're supposed to run the mIRC scripts;
You can connect to the server in the actual mirc window,
If you look at the [0.3z] General Use Script, it connects to the server 5 seconds after you load the script. Which is linked to a DLL file.
About MTA-MA, afaik, this is a bunch of mIRC Dialog, which probably uses a DLL file to connect too.


KUALA LUMPUR: The 24 bodies found on the top floor of a religious centre, Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah in Keramat here, which went ablaze this morning were burnt and lying on top of each other.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Amar Singh Ishar Singh said the bodies were found at two locations on the third floor of the building which was occupied by 36 students.
“Investigation found the condition of the 24 bodies was burnt and they were lying on top of one another,” he told reporters after visiting the scene of the fire.
He said the religious centre only had one exit, the reason why most of the occupants were trapped and could not be saved. The fire was believed to have started at the exit.
The windows also did not have safety features that allowed for use during emergency. – Bernama


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Kris Aquino expressed that she likes Jame’s Yap’s girlfriend because she treats her son Bimby well. Photo from the Facebook Page of Bimby Yap.
In the May 8 episode of “Kris TV,” Kris Aquino expressed that she likes Michela Cazzola, the girlfriend of her former husband James Yap.
The TV host-actress shared that Michela made an effort on Bimby’s (Kris Aquino’s son with James Yap) birthday.
“In fairness to her, naghanda siya (she prepared.)Cute ng mga gifts niya for Bimb. ( He has cute gifts for Bimb.) I like her na. I like her. At least she’s good to my son,” she said.
“A for effort. The fact that she has gifts for you, I like her. And alam niya kung ano ang mga gusto ni Bimb. ( And she knows what Bimb likes.) Alam niya na (She knows that) Bimb likes yung softdrink na starts with letter S and blue yung favorite color niya,” Kris explained.
Aquino added that the Michela, James and Bimby had a Japanese dinner.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has described the global food crisis as one of Russia’s “weapons of war”.
Mr Macron was speaking on Tuesday during a visit to the central African nation of Cameroon.
Like many developing countries, Cameroon is grappling with sharp increases in prices for oil, fertiliser and foodstuffs.
Reuters reports that severe fuel shortages hit the capital, Yaounde, last week, leading to long queues at petrol stations.
Mr Macron is on a three-leg tour of Africa, a trip which analysts say is meant to strengthen political ties with the continent and help boost agricultural production amid the growing food insecurity linked to the war in Ukraine.
African governments have largely avoided taking sides and refused to join Western condemnation and sanctions.
At the same time, anti-French sentiment is rising in France’s former West African colonies, where security concerns following a string of coups are stoking frustration and swinging public opinion in favour of Russia.
“We are blamed by some who say that European sanctions (on Russia) is the cause of the world food crisis, including in Africa. It is totally false,” the French leader said during a meeting with the French community in Cameroon.
“Food, like energy have become Russian weapons of war … We must help the African continent to produce more for itself,” Mr Macron said.
A recent Reuters report says many African countries are dependent on Russian grain and energy, but they also buy Ukrainian grain that has been disrupted by the conflict.
Moscow denies responsibility for the food crisis, blaming Western sanctions for slowing its food and fertiliser exports and Ukraine for mining the approaches to its ports.
Cameroon, a mineral-rich nation, is a major food producer for the central African region. Analysts believe President Macron’s delegation will, consequently, seek investment opportunities in the agricultural sector.
He is meeting Cameroon’s President Paul Biya in Yaounde before heading to Benin Republic on Wednesday and Guinea-Bissau on Thursday.


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Position: Archivist/Cataloger Librarian (Full Time)
Location: Bentonville, AR
The Archivist/Cataloger Librarian’s primary responsibilities are: coordinating projects and processing institutional archives, receiving/ processing acquisitions, cataloging all materials, and managing library automation and e-resources for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Library. The Archivist/Cataloger Librarian will also support the Museum’s general operation by participating on teams and projects, and serving as a reference librarian as needed.
Principle Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Processing institutional archives 55%: Coordinate projects processing institutional archives (materials include paper documents, photographs, and varied ephemera); applying appropriate professional standards following DACS rules, and creating finding aids. Along with the Library Director, participate in ongoing project-based library, archives and digital planning initiatives as needed. Lead digital projects and the application of metadata schemes to organize and provide access to digital collections.
Cataloging 25%: Responsible for copy and original cataloging; including monographs, serials, electronic resources, and non-standard records for special materials such as exhibition catalogs, archival and digital resources according to current library standards and systems such as LCSH, MARC, AACR2, AAT, ULAN, RDA, FRBR and NISO. Responsible for bibliographic records for the library ILS; including verifying, updating, and maintaining catalog bibliographic records. Support the level of professionalism and standardization of the Museum’s library catalog by maintaining awareness of current MARC standards, LC and emerging cataloging practices. Perform bibliographic file maintenance and maintain authority control. Work with University of Arkansas librarians to meet cataloging standards and oversee Sierra cataloging, acquisition, and circulation module parameters assuring accuracy and currency of patron records according to University standards.
Receiving & processing materials 5%: Process incoming books and periodicals and track acquisitions.
Managing library automation and e-resources 5%: Primary liaison with the Museum’s IT and object database manager to manage library technology as it integrates with University of Arkansas Libraries and Museum departments. Responsible for working with IT to maintain the library ILS and online library databases. Generates reports on library catalog and e-resource database usage, and assists Library Director in assessing e-resources.
Secondary Responsibilities 10%
Serve as reference librarian for curators, researchers and community members when needed. Train staff and volunteers on library technology.
Support the Museum’s general operation by participating on teams and projects.
Education, Training, and Traits:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science
Arranging and cataloging archives
Experience digitizing and cataloging digital resources, and experience with digital collection management tools
Two years’ experience cataloging
Commitment to contributing to an invigorating museum team, and enhancing library services through a solid work ethic and excellent service skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience arranging, cataloging and creating finding aids for archives or special collections.
Knowledge of archival theory, methods and practices, EAD (Encoded Archival Description) and standards for archival description. Understanding and experience using Archivists’ Toolkit ™(AT), for data entry.
Experience with digital projects and the application of metadata schemes to organize and provide access to digital collections.
Demonstrated cataloging experience and knowledge of the methods and techniques in acquiring, organizing, preserving, accessing, and/or disseminating information. Requires knowledge of a body of standardized library rules and systems, procedures, and operations used to maintain the collection, locate information and process library materials. This includes bur is not limited to: LCSH, MARC, AACR2, RDA, AAT, ULAN, RDA, FRBR, NISO and OCLC.
Experience with a bibliographic utility (preferably OCLC) and Innovative Interfaces or similar integrated library system. Demonstrated working knowledge of integrated library systems, electronic subscription databases and network standards and protocols.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
Skills and Abilities:
Experience arranging special collections and/or archival materials
Demonstrated working experience cataloging; AACR2, and some knowledge/experience with RDA standards
Demonstrated working experience with digital projects and the application of metadata schemes to organize and provide access to digital collections
Knowledge of acquiring and processing library materials
Knowledge of library operating policies and procedures
Collaborative, team based approach to projects
Teaching and training skills
Excellent reference skills
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to interact collegially with all employees and volunteers at all levels of responsibility
Ability to understand and maintain the highest levels of ethics and confidentiality
Proficiency with standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Experience with Innovative Sierra Surfaces platform
Experience with ContentDM retrieval software for multimedia collections
Knowledge of archives, rare books and manuscripts
Art subject cataloging experience preferred
Background in art, art history or related field
Knowledge of print and electronic sources for art
Experience working in a museum environment
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: The position requires verbal and written conversation with others, sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, strenuous lifting/moving objects up to 25 pounds and use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision and color perception.
Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, construction site, and in communities served. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Position requires some independent overnight travel for research, professional meetings and other travel as necessary to fulfill responsibilities of the position.
Crystal Bridges offers a competitive compensation package.
No phone calls please.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a routine background and consumer credit check and drug screen.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Apply on their website: http://crystalbridges.org/about/careers-internships/

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I have been paying my water bill to the City of Gilroy for the past 10 years with my bank’s billpay system, and enjoying the convenience and reliability of both the billpay system and the water we use. However, in January our fair City’s Finance Director, Harjot Sangha, instituted a new system for collecting payments through some third-party. This change was “to bring our customer experience up to modern standards,” according to Mr. Sangha’s Jan. 24 letter.
Now I can testify that the new system does indeed bring this aspect of the city’s operations up to modern standards. It is inefficient, impersonal and unreliable. Having carefully adjusted my bank’s billpay parameters to conform to the instructions from the City, this was apparently not enough to ensure correct receipt of my payment by the City’s accountants. A penalty was levied and I paid it, considering it the cost of my learning curve.
I made the trip to City Hall and inquired at the finance office for guidance how to solve the problem. I was told that the only important number to reference on my check was the invoice number, which was different for each billing cycle. I adjusted my billpay parameters accordingly, and paid again on time. This month I received another bill with another unexplained penalty. What’s a body to do?
Apparently “modern standards for my customer experience” means reverting to the primitive payment method of writing a paper check and adding the current invoice number, tearing off the payment stub on the bill and placing them both in an envelope with postage and putting them in the US Mail. I can only guess what my next bill will look like, what it will mean, and for what unknown trespass my next penalty will be.
My thanks to Mr. Sangha for this expensive, frustrating, infuriating, inefficient journey to an antiquated method of paying my water bill. I wonder how much the City is saving with the new system, or if all the penalties make up for an increase in operating costs. My fellow residents are the ultimate employers of Mr. Sangha. I wonder if they are happy with this thoroughly modern system.

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155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701
Tel: (559) 499-6400
UCSF News Director
Source: Brandy Nikaido, Regional Director of Communications, UC Office of the President
Phone: 559.241.7512, Cell: 559.313.6539
Web: www.fresno.ucsf.edu, www.ucsf.edu
UCSF FRESNO GRADUATES CLASS OF 2005 THIS THURSDAY
FRESNO – The UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program will graduate more than 60 resident physicians in a ceremony to be held Thursday, June 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Copper River County Club ( 11500 North Friant Road ) in Fresno.
Several of the doctors in the class of 2005 will remain in the Fresno vicinity to care for area residents.
Graduation highlights include:
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program plays a substantial role in providing health care services to San Joaquin Valley residents and training medical professionals in the region. UCSF Fresno has trained one-third of Valley physicians currently practicing in one of the seven specialties in which
UCSF Fresno provides training. UCSF Fresno, which celebrates its 30 th anniversary this year, has graduated approximately 60 physicians every year, totaling more than 2,000 to date. UCSF Fresno faculty and medical residents care for the overwhelming majority of the area’s underserved populations. In addition, UCSF Fresno educates about 200 medical students each year as well as provides academic preparation programs for middle- and high-school students interested in the health professions.
For more information about the UCSF Fresno graduation ceremony, please call (559) 459-5005.


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The Incas left no written grounds of their presence. Most of what is known about them comes from the narratives that the Spanish used to state and finally were written and from what archaeologist have found throughout the old ages. The Inca Empire was the largest imperium in pre-Columbian America. The Inca civilisation was initiated back in the early twelfth century per archaeological artefacts. The Incas referred to their imperium as Tawantinsuyu, which is in Quechua, the chief linguistic communication spoken. Tawantinsuyu means a group of four parts. In Quechua Tawa means four, the postfix -ntin means group and suyu agencies part. The imperium was divided in parts in which all of them run into at the capital, Cusco. The term Inca means emperor or Godhead in Quechua, and it was used towards the privileged household, Viracochas ‘ kids. The dramatic site of the former Inca Empire is in the mountains in Cusco, at heights between 7,000 and 10,000 pess ( 2,150-3, 000 metres ) , are temperate zones capable of prolonging an intensive agribusiness. ( Von Hagen, 1996 ) It stretched north to south some 2,500 stat mis along the high cragged Andean scope from Colombia to Chile and reached west to east from the dry coastal desert called Atacama to the steaming Amazonian rain forest. At the tallness of its being the Inca Empire was the largest state on Earth and remains the largest native province to hold existed in the western hemisphere. ( Clark, 2000 )
There are many myths as how the Inca Empire began. However, all of the myths have something in common, Manco Capac, boy of Viracocha, the Godhead. The myth that is more normally repeated is about the brace of four brothers and sisters, Ayar Manco ( Manco Capac ) -Mama Ocllo, Ayar Auca, Mama Huaco, Ayar Cache, Mama Ipacura, Ayar Uchu, Mama Raua, who come out of a cave from Pacaritambo ready to get down their journey to the Godhead ‘s promise land. While in their journey, they faced many challenges. They visited a figure of locations on their manner north looking for the best agricultural land. During their journey all the brothers, except Manco Capac, met sick destinies. Ayar Cache was sealed into a cave and both Ayar Auca and Ayar Ucho were turned into rock. It was merely Manco Capac and his four sisters who arrived at the Cusco Valley. ( Bauer, 1991 ) Once they arrived, Manco Capac put his aureate staff on the land to denote that it was that topographic point where they were traveling to remain. Equally shortly as it hit the land the aureate staff sunk into it, intending his male parent, Viracocha, blessed the dirt doing it fertile. However, before the staff sank on the land, Mama Ocllo had already giving Manco Capac a boy, Sinchi Roca. It is said that the Incas practiced polygamy. They had many married womans, but their first married woman was ever one of his sisters. Merely the kids that he would hold with his sister were the 1s eligible to go Incas once he would go through off. The Indians that were in the country were mad that they arrived and tried to support their district. It ‘s said that Mama Huaco was a good combatant, so good that she attempted to kill all the members of this autochthonal group, even to the extent that she took babies from their pregnant female parent ‘s uterus. ( Wiley-Blackwell, 1996 ) This made the other Indians afraid of them, go forthing their land to the Incas.
Language and Communication
The Inca Empire did n’t hold a written manner of communicating. They rely on the quipus, which are ropes with knots on them. They kept count of the animate beings, seeds, population, etc. that they had through the quipus. ( Mann, 2005 ) They besides sent messages through them ; nevertheless, until now archeologist still seek to calculate out how that worked. These messages were sent with the chasquis, or postman. They would go all along the Inca roads and Bridgess by pess. They besides used art as a manner of communicating and look. . While Quechua had been spoken in the Empire for many old ages, the type of Quechua the Incas radius was a newer version of the old Quechua, known as the great linguistic communication of the people. In the Empire there were many parts that spoke Quechua with their ain “ turn ” into it, like slang Quechua. Although most of the people spoke the chief linguistic communication, the Incas let the population maintain their old linguistic communications like Aymara. Until this twenty-four hours there is a per centum of the Peruvian population that still speaks Quechua and even in some schools is being taught as a 2nd linguistic communication. Childs are being taught some words or vocals in Quechua along with their category of Peruvian history.
Incas believed in different Gods and goddesses. The two major Gods were Inti ( the Sun ) and Viracocha ( the Godhead ) . These two were chiefly adored by the Incas and upper category households. However, the lower category or ‘worthless people ‘ ( yanca ayllu ) focused their spiritual devotedness on a overplus of local divinities and above all on assorted Earth goddesses or Pachamama, the great Earth female parent venerated by Peruvians at the base of society. ( Pike, 1978 ) The Inca people believed that each different harvest had a particular sprit or conopas protecting them. They did ceremonials and offered their future harvests to the conopas, so these will give them productive harvests at the terminal of the season. Domestic animate beings besides had a particular spirit that will protect them, called illas. These were little reproduction of the animate beings made from rocks. Inca people would bury these reproductions under the land where they kept the animate beings, believing it will maintain the animate beings healthy and that they ‘ll reproduce. Incas frequently pattern rites, forfeits and offerings for their Gods. However, the 1 that has been late discovered is the Capacocha forfeits of kids. It has been said that these childs were sacrificed in times of demand, normally a head ‘s girl or boy. They were peculiarly picked by their beauty and flawlessness. The Inca would take them in advanced and heighten their diet months before the existent forfeit. The kids ‘s age ranged from 3 to 12 old ages of age. ( Bower, 2010 ) These kids were put in a grave alive have oning the finest apparels and surrounded with other artefacts made of gold or Ag. The kid being sacrificed was given hookah, an alcoholic drink, before and after the rite. Besides there has been happening were they have found the skulls of these kids fractured, intending likely they were hit on the caput upon entryway into the grave to forestall any agony. Many archaeologists have found mas of these kids in the coldest portion of the Andes, intending the mountain tops. Incas besides believed that natural catastrophes occurred when their Gods were huffy at them. With that said, they built Huacas or temples where they would convey their offerings for them. Besides, the Incas had moral codifications: ama suwa, ama llulla, ama quella ( make non steal, make non lie, and make non be lazy ) , and those who obey them it was said that they will populate everlastingly under Inti ‘s heat.
Agribusiness and Food
The imperiums ‘ population chief business was farming. Agribusiness was the chief beginning of economic system for the Inca Empire. In Inca times all the people had that same cognition about agriculture, and the tool that they consider most of import was the taclla, which was a tool that helped them delve with a difficult metal point. Water had to be brought to the lands by canals that the Incas made. ( Williams, 2006 ) Landscaping the land in different degrees or platforms helped to forestall eroding. Andean husbandmans used taqui which is the uneatable variety meats of the llamas as fertiliser. A batch of the veggies and fruit that we eat today were planted in the Andean country. They planted more than 20 types of maize and more than 240 types of murphies among other veggies like squash, Piper nigrums, and quinoa. Maize, fruits, Piper nigrums, leguminous plants, cucurbits, and coca merely turn at lower heights in the zones restricted to irrigated agribusiness in this waterless clime. ( Williams, 2006 ) Root veggies were the most abundant and of import during the Inca Empire. However, the most of import harvest was the murphy. Potatos could defy hoars when they were planted in the highest portion of the Andes Mountains. They besides were able to turn in hapless dirt and could be stored for subsequently. These roots were rich in saccharides but really hapless in protein taking to malnutrition. The nutrient that the population Ate depended upon the country where they lived. Peoples populating on the seashore ate a batch of seafood and fruits. In the other manus, in the Andes people ate tonss of murphies and maize. Incas planted more veggies and fruits that they needed, so they could utilize them in instance they go through a bad season. Since their day-to-day consumption of potato-like nutrient was high, they besides needed protein. Grains in this instance brought to them the protein they needed on a day-to-day footing. Some of the grains cultivated in the Inca Empire were: corn, kiwicha, and quinoa. They had different ways in cooking their grains. Some of them would boiled them and imbibe them hot, particularly quinoa. It is said that quinoa is non merely a great beginning of protein, but it besides helped the Inca ground forces to last great heights and gave them strength. Meats were non eaten as much. It was consider as repasts merely for the Inca and his household. Some of the meats they ate were guinea hogs and llamas.
The most amazing of Inca parts to material civilization was in architecture. ( Von Hagen, 1996 ) Inca architecture was largely recognized because of its tremendous metropoliss and their use of mammoth stones to construct them. Their edifices have been standing for centuries, numbering on the fact that they were built on an temblor prone country. The foundation was merely based on stones without utilizing howitzer to maintain them together ; nevertheless, they did because they were carved in elaborate to suit. Merely the strongest males were chosen to construct this mammoth metropoliss and edifices, sing it an award since most of the edifices were temples for their Gods. Machu Picchu is one of the most celebrated edifices from the Inca Empire. Another one is the Temple of the Sun which is guessed that it was used to detect the Sun, their greatest divinity. This temple is the lone 1 in Machu Picchu that has a semicircular wall ; the remainder of the temples were rectangular. ( Von Hagen, 1996 ) The Temple of the Sun is the best illustration of the Incas building accomplishments. It has many Windowss, but two of them are align with the communion table that is in the center. When the Sun aligns with the Windowss it showed them if it was the right clip to reap the harvests or non. The Incas used the Intihuatana rock or “ Hitching Post of the Sun ” to foretell when the summer and winter solstice were to happen as the same as the spring and autumn equinoxes. They did this by mensurating the angles of the Sun on the Intihuatana. They besides use cherished rocks to heighten a few edifices, particularly if the Inca was involved with the edifice. The Incas were fantastic applied scientists. They built a really complex series of roads and Bridgess to assist them go to the different small towns, which gave the Inca the power to command the whole Empire from one corner to another. They transported goods by pes merely with the usage of the llamas that helped them carried material with them from one portion of the Empire to the other. Many roads were so high up in the mountains that they built rocks stepss to travel up and down on them. Suspension Bridgess were built all across the Empire to link mountains to mountains as good.
The Incas are good known for their trepanation ( perforation of the skull ) and their cranial distortion. Trepanations were done normally to males, so is thought they did it due to war hurts. They have excavated braincases with many trepanations done runing from 3 to 7 trepanations on the same skull. ( Salpietra, 2010 ) The Incas ‘ ascendants began trepanning about AD 900, but the operation became about an art signifier under the Incas themselves, about AD 1350 to 1400. ( Pain, 2000 ) Archeologist believed they were done to diminish intracranial force per unit area and lessening incidence of ictuss. The Incas besides did cranial distortion. They did this by wrapping the caputs of neonates with a tight fabric or piece of vesture. After the tight compaction of their flexible skulls, their caputs were cone shaped. It ‘s believed this was done to distinguish societal categories in the community. Merely the Lords had cranial distortion done.
Metallic element and Ceramic Work
Pottery in the Andes was already an art since old ages past. One of the chief features of Inca clayware was that it was n’t based on human signifiers ; alternatively they used geometric signifiers and caput of animate beings. Pottery during the Inca Empire had two utilizations: useful and ceremonial. The Ceremonial sort was made merely for ceremonials or rites merely, such as entombments. The useful sort was used for the mundane life and it was made thicker and less detailed.
Most of the Inca gold was melted by the Spanish when they conquered Cuzco. The few artefacts left were excavated from burial sites. Gold was plentiful during the Inca Empire. Gold was used to do jewellery which indicated a high societal position. The Inca household wore jewellery every twenty-four hours ; and besides decorated their vesture and places with cherished rocks and gold. The one thing that stood out the most was the heavy gold earrings they used to do their ear lobes bigger, meaning high position in society.
Inca weaving is considered one of the best fabrics in the universe. The Incas used cotton, the wool of alpacas, llamas and the rare wool of vicunas and Lama guanicoe. Dressing made of the wool of vicunas and Lama guanicoe were made merely for the Inca ; they were frequently dyed with vivacious colourss. ( Discover Peru,2005 ) This type of fabric was called Cumbi. Clothes and fabrics used by the remainder of the population were called Abasca. They were made of harsh wool like the one from the llama. When the Inca conquered new small towns, he would give the leader the finest fabric as a present. If the leader accepted the gift, it meant that he accepted the Inca as the new leader.
Music and Dance
The Incas music was played during spiritual rites and it was normally accompanied by singing. There were many vocals and dances which were related to the mundane lives of the people from the Empire. Most dances were related to rites and agribusiness. There were dances that it was thought to impact the conditions like to do it rain or halt the hail. Dances and vocals were besides used to depict myths of the Inca Empire beginning. There were two types of musical instruments: the air current and percussion. An illustration of a air current instrument is the zampona which has two separate rows of pipes, unfastened at one terminal and closed at the other terminal. The rows of pipes are put together from little to large, until a trigon is formed. They are normally made of clay and are kept together with a piece of cotton menace or wool. There are many types of percussion instrument used in Andean music ; among them are the bombos. Bombo is a big wooden membranophone made from a hollow bole tree and covered in carnal tegument normally that of llama or sheep on the top and cow at the underside. ( Discover Peru,2005 )

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text: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning health care providers and the public about injuries and at least one death in premature infants who were given probiotic products in the hospital.The products, which supplement regular feeding and contain live organisms such as bacteria or yeast, can lead to invasive, potentially fatal infections or disease, the FDA said Thursday.One death this year and more than two dozen reports of injuries since 2018 may be tied to the supplements, FDA officials said in a statement. The agency said it is also investigating additional reports of injuries and deaths.No probiotic products have been approved as a drug or treatment for babies, the FDA said.The agency issued warning letters to two companies accused of illegally marketing the probiotics products, including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of a recall and nationwide shortage of powdered infant formula last year. After a letter sent Tuesday, the Illinois firm agreed to halt sales of its Similac Probiotic Tri-Blend product and work with the FDA on additional corrective actions, the agency said.Abbott officials said in a statement that the products were used by fewer than 200 hospitals and are not related to Similac powdered infant formulas sold in stores.FDA officials in September said Evivo with MCT Oil, a probiotic made by Infinant Health of Norwalk, Connecticut, led to the death of a premature infant this year. Genetic sequencing confirmed that the bacterium that caused sepsis was the same germ found in the probiotic product.Infinant Health officials said in statement that the firm voluntarily recalled and discontinued the product. It was sold only for use in hospital settings and is not related to products available in retail stores.Probiotic supplements may be used to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis, a dangerous infection affecting premature infants that inflames and kills intestinal tissue. The condition affects up to 9,000 infants a year, with a death rate of about 50%.Story continues__AP Health Writer Matthew Perrone in Washington contributed to this report.___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.


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Western Australia is still the nation's economic powerhouse.
But the gap between the best- and worst-performing states in the country appears to be widening, CommSec's quarterly State of the States economic performance report says.
It shows WA is still the strongest of the state economies, even though the resources hotspot has slipped slightly to outrank its rivals in just three of eight criteria.
The Northern Territory continues to lead the rankings on economic activity, closely followed by WA.
"Both economies are likely to hold their top positions over 2013," the report said.
WA leads the way on retail trade, population growth and equipment investment, but ranks second strongest in economic growth, construction work done and housing finance.
The Northern Territory finished on top of four indicators including economic growth, unemployment, dwelling starts and construction work done.
The report also found Australia's states and territories could be breaking into three distinct groups, with the strong mining economies of Western Australia and the Northern Territory performing strongly while the more populated states of NSW, Victoria and Queensland require further improvement.
There are worrying signs South Australia and Tasmania could fall further behind the rest of the country, with the Apple Isle ranking last in seven of eight criteria.
CommSec economist Craig James said joint action by the federal and state governments would probably be necessary to lift economic momentum and overall performance in Tasmania and South Australia.
"Without concerted action to boost economic activity, the risk is that a widening gap emerges between the strongest and weakest regions, entrenching problems over the medium and longer term," Mr James said.
The CommSec study showed the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) was the third strongest economy, just ahead of NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
NSW is the second strongest on the unemployment scale and third strongest on population growth while Victoria is the strongest in terms of housing finance and dwelling starts.
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The food security group Feeding My Family is calling for a one-day boycott of North West Company stores throughout the North at the end of January.
A recent report by Canada’s auditor general on the Nutrition North program found the federal government doesn’t require retailers to provide it with the information required to prove the subsidy is being passed on.
Leesee Papatsie has been leading protests against high food prices for two and a half years, so far via picket lines. Now she’s changing tactics to a boycott.
“They say they’re passing on the savings, and that’s totally bull,” said Papatsie. “We know they’re not telling the truth.”
Derek Reimer, the North West Company’s director of business development, says the company does pass savings from Nutrition North on to consumers.
“We understand that people have concerns about food security in the North, and it’s a complex problem but we’re trying to work on solutions,” he said.
The North West Company is the biggest retailer in many communities in Northern Canada. It has stores from Alaska to Labrador.
The boycott is scheduled for Jan. 31.

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DRIVERS are being urged to avoid the A4 Bath Road in Hare Hatch following a two-vehicle collision this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a serious collision at 1.52pm.
South Central Ambulance Service sent two senior ambulance officers in rapid response vehicles, two ambulances and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance to the scene.
Thames Valley Police officers remain on the scene.
The collision is believed to have taken place close to the junction with Blakes Lane between Hare Hatch and Kiln Green.
Road closures have been put in place while the emergency services deal with the collision. Wokingham Borough Council tweeted at 4.23pm saying they expected the road to be closed for ‘several hours’.
A4 closed at Blakes Lane, Hare Hatch due to accident. Expected to be closed for several hours, please find alternative route
— Wokingham Borough (@WokinghamBC) December 5, 2017
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
More to follow.


QUINCY, Wash. (AP) — The Grant County sheriff's office says a Quincy, Wash., bus carrying about 30 students was involved in a crash with another vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff's spokesman Kyle Foreman says a few children suffered minor injuries.
The Quincy School District notified affected parents.
Most children were transferred to another bus while those with minor injuries were taken to the Quincy Valley Medical Center.
Foreman says the driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries too.


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Filipino basketball teams from the City of Camrose led by Jayson Nuera, Bonnyville/Cold Lake headed by Jhade Provido, Rimbey spearheaded by Neff Nazario, Calgary under Aris dela Paz are ready to square off with the other squads.
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This October, the world has witnessed shifts in the Catholic Church as the controversial topic of gay marriage and homosexual exclusion was brought to scrutiny by Pope Francis through the Extraordinary Synod.
The lack of marital equality for homosexual relationships has been in the forefront of the American media for years. Now, for the first time, the Church is opening up a discussion about the morality of the exclusion of the LGBTQ community.
Pope Francis convened an assembly of handpicked Roman Catholic bishops, called a synod, to discuss this controversial issue. The 12-page document that was released after the meeting, called the Relatio post disceptationem revealed Pope Francis’s push for a change in the Catholic attitude towards homosexuals.
Although this document does not assert a change in the doctrine that marriage is between a man and a woman, it does insist that to exclude members of the LGBTQ community is to turn away valuable believers.
The document proposes that gay people have “gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community” and that while the Church does not condone the union or marriage of gay couples, it is essential that, in the words of Archbishop Bruno Forte, in a news conference “we respect the dignity of every person.”
Some of Fordham’s own religious authorities agree that it’s important for the Church to be inclusive. Father Vincent Decola S.J., assistant dean and program advisor for the Gabelli School of Business at Lincoln Center (GSBLC) said, “I think this is a step in a good direction for the Church to at least be listening, be willing to learn and grow and not feel like everything that has been taught in the past is necessarily written in stone for all times.”
This dramatic change in regard for non-heterosexual people represents a serious step towards a more accepting and inclusive version of the Christian faith.
Unsurprisingly, however, there is a lot of disagreement within the Church about the Relatio as more conservative bishops insist that this change is compromising the Church values and beliefs.
Complaints of deviating from Catholic teaching are coupled with complaints of Pope Francis’s bias in choosing bishops for the assembly and the polarized media coverage of the resulting document. American Cardinal Raymond Burke is one of the most outspoken church officials disturbed by the Relatio and its publicity, and said in a full-page interview published in Italian by the conservative daily Il Foglio, “It seems to me that information is being manipulated in a way that gives comment to only one theory instead of faithfully reporting the various positions expressed.” Father James Martin addressed the media briefly in Fordham’s discussion on Monday, Oct. 20, in Pope Auditorium “Who Am I To Judge?” saying, “I don’t think that the media made too much of this. This was in fact a change. There are a lot of people who are saying, ‘This is baloney.’ No, this is a big change.” He added, regarding the enormous disagreement between the Pope and some religious figures, “I [have] never seen … Cardinals, and certainly Archbishops critique the Pope so much.”
In response to concerns and hopes for the changing view of homosexual relationships, church officials continue to remind the public that the Relatio is a work in progress, not a decree or doctrine. The document states, “These are not decisions that have been made nor simply points of view. The reflections put forward, the fruit of the Synodal dialogue that took place in great freedom and a spirit of reciprocal listening, are intended to raise questions and indicate perspectives that will have to be matured and made clearer by the reflection of the local churches.”
Will these new discussions about the support and acceptance of homosexual persons bring about a real change in the near future? At this point, it is unclear. With Church officials at odds about ideas of embrace and ideas of traditionalism, it’s hard to say whether or not this new document will open the path for a new doctrine in the future preaching equal rights for the LGBTQ community. As for the Catholic leaders of our Fordham community, there seems to be a general consensus in favor of Pope Francis’s push for LGBTQ inclusion. “We as a community, we grow and we learn and we develop, and we need to change, perhaps, our views on human reality,” Decola said. He expresses his wish for acceptance, adding, “Rather than say what I think will happen [in regards to gay marriage], let me just say that I hope it will happen.”
For now, as Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle puts it, “So the drama continues.”


- Main Collaborators: Agustín Landa Ruiloba, Rolando Martínez, Rubén Martínez, Manuel Martínez, Ignacio Albear, Abelardo González, Ana Maria Zambrano, Marcelo Lozoya.
- Construction: SIMESA , COREY
- Structural Calculation: Cesar Méndez Franco S.C.
- Lighting: LUZ + FORMA
- Air Conditioner: DYPRO, CYVSA
- Facade Engineering: Aluvisa
- Leed Consulting: Civita
- Green Walls: VERDE VERTICAL
- City: Mexico City
- Country: Mexico
Text description provided by the architects. Reforma Latino is a 185-meter high office building on Mexico City’s iconic Reforma Avenue. Its structure consists of steel and concrete frames that are visible on the east and west façades, frame a penthouse and sustain a heliport. The building has four underground and thirteen above ground floors for parking, with thirty-four office floors. Open floor plans can be easily subdivided; elevators and services are grouped in a lineal module at the center and minimize the need for hallways.
The structural frames, which are anchored in deep piles, were designed to maximize spatial and constructive efficiency while sustaining a large-scale structure in a seismic area and on unstable land. Construction began with a steel structure, which was later covered in cement. This process allowed for work on the building’s lower and upper sections to occur simultaneously. The buildings cistern, in the lowest underground floor, functions as a keel, giving the building greater stability.
Reforma Latino is a building in which structure, construction process and the distribution of spaces are part a single architectural system. The result is an orderly and flexible building. In a very narrow lot, the design team and its choice of materials resulted in a building with functional and ample office space, where all interior spaces are reached by natural light. The building was awarded the 2018 IMEI-BOMA prize for low carbon footprint and the efficiency of its spaces. Reforma Latino is a LEED Gold certified building.


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McCaffrey: When did you start to get the feeling that Bailey was really dialed in to a special zone?
Romo: In all reality it was the first inning. He had good stuff, starting the game off with a 95-mile-an-hour fastball, and didn't seem to throw one slower than that. The guy's got solid stuff. I've been fortunate enough to see two no-hitters be thrown in front of me. I saw Johnny Sanchez throw a no-hitter for us, and I saw (Matt) Cain last year throw that perfect game for us.
It was definitely the first time I've seen that be against us, but that's baseball, and I'm a big fan of the game. Although I believe my team is solid and good, you've got to learn to tip the cap sometimes, and (Tuesday) was just Homer's day.
McCaffrey: How big of a role does the catcher play in that kind of a performance, a no-hitter or perfect game? These things are pretty rare and special. What can a catcher provide by making the right calls and giving the pitcher some confidence? How much of a role does he play in a night like that?
Romo: I believe the catcher plays a huge role in a night like that. To notice early, and to be able to tap into what is working early ... and to be able ... to attack the zone, be aggressive and find out what's working for that day.
So I feel the catcher plays a huge part in being able to get the pitcher into a roll. To get the pitcher going ... in a groove with what's working that night and being able to call the right pitches, or at least put the right ideas in our minds, as a pitch suggestion at the right time. You got to give them credit as well.
McCaffrey: Have you had moments (like Bailey did) where you're so confident, where you feel, 'Right now, I'm unhittable'? Have you ever experienced that yourself?
Romo: Personally I've never really had the feeling in the big leagues that I'm unhittable. I don't think I will ever get that feeling in the big leagues. I don't think anyone will really ever get that feeling. But I have had moments though in games and parts of my career to where (I'm asking myself), 'Have I thrown the ball better than I'm throwing the ball now?'
Usually when you're doing that well you don't realize it. You're just enjoying the game; you're lost in the moment. You're lost and just having fun. Or in all reality, you're just playing baseball.
McCaffrey: (With the tough road trip,) how is the club doing? I've seen you in the locker room, and you guys always seen pretty loose and having a good time. Is that still there, or have things been tightening up at all, or have you been able to maintain the loose vibe that's brought you a lot of success in the past?
Romo: I will admit that its not as loud in the clubhouse, so to speak, but I think that is just out of respect for the game and the way it's played, and those that put that effort in.
Even if it's being in a losing cause, you have to respect your teammates, and you have to respect the game. I think maybe not as loud because of that. Everybody here believes in everybody. There is no doubt in our minds that we can flip it around in just one game.
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Here we are a couple of weeks away from the All-Star break. We just passed the midway point of the season games-wise, so you look at everything and we have yet to have played our best game. ...
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OK, the last week wasn't that great. Well, why can't we start this week off solid and just go out and do something else? Win a game. String a couple together. You never know, we may string eight out of 10, 10 out of 12, 15 out of 18, you never know. Things may just all of a sudden turn around, and that's what we're looking for, and we do have faith that will happen.

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Fluoride is naturally occurring mineral that is found in rocks, soil, plants and water sources such as the sea, lakes and rivers.
Why is fluoride added to drinking water?
Fluoride added to water is known as ‘water fluoridation’ and is a process whereby the natural concentration of fluoride is increased to an optimal recommended level in order to prevent tooth decay. However, it is important to know that not all areas have additional fluoride added into their water supply. Public Health England are responsible for monitoring the impact of water fluoridation in England and report on the effects of areas that are under these schemes. Visit the below link for more information.
Why is it so important to use fluoride products such as toothpaste?
When sugar is consumed it is broken down by bacteria which results in acids forming on the teeth and therefore increases the chance of developing cavities. Fluoride toothpastes are an extremely important product to use daily as it helps protect against tooth decay due to its ability to aid in strengthening tooth enamel but most importantly its anti-bacterial properties help to resist bacteria penetration by forming a protective barrier on the tooth surface. Fluoride toothpaste is important to use from as soon as a tooth is visible in babies all the way up to the elderly, however different concentrations are advised for younger children so please consult your dentist prior to use on children under the age of 3.
Is fluoride toxic?
There are many different types of fluoride however what is used in dentistry is safe to use on a daily basis. Fluoride containing compounds such as sodium fluoride are used in systemic and topical therapies in order to prevent tooth decay. You can’t overdose on a fluoride toothpaste using the recommended amounts, however eating a whole tube of toothpaste isn’t advisable and would make you very ill in the same as consuming too much vitamin C can also have adverse effects!
Can fluoride have a negative effect on the teeth?
Using toothpastes and mouthwashes are beneficial for your teeth if used responsibly, however when your enamel is forming too much fluoride can cause the tooth to become hyper mineralised resulting in a mottled effect which is known as dental fluorosis. In severe cases this can brown marks on the teeth and milder cases small white spots. This all depends on the amount consumed, your age and the frequency.
Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and using fluoride-based mouthwashes are unlikely to cause this effect, however if additional supplements are taken and excessive amounts of fluoride is in consumed daily then there is a risk of forming dental fluorosis. Tooth decay is still a widespread problem affecting 60-90% of the population so fluoride is an essential part of tackling this very common dental disease.


Metro Atlanta Chamber Takes Flight
Soaring to new heights and making way for progress, the Metro Atlanta Chamber moved their headquarters to 191 Peachtree Tower to support the expansion of Centennial Olympic Park. In collaboration with partners across the region, they continue their work to move Atlanta forward. The opening of the new headquarters is a reflection of the dedication of so many in support of their continued work.
During a grand opening celebration last week, MAC hosted a number of community leaders who have had a significant impact in moving the region forward. Toasting the new space during the official ribbon cutting ceremony, Gov. Nathan Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed made remarks to the business community and MAC members. Later in the day, Ambassador Andrew Young discussed his work with the local business community and Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement along with other vehicles that have driven not only Atlanta, but the nation, forward. This discussion was also available through Facebook Live on MAC’s Facebook page.
With MAC’s new workforce environment and technology, the office space represents a progressive workforce culture that will accommodate everyone, including the millennial talent coming from metro Atlanta’s renowned colleges and universities.
MAC’s bird’s eye view at their new home allows them to look toward our 29-county region, celebrate the progress they have made, and pave the way for future success. Atlanta has an incredible story of growth to share, and MAC has a unique opportunity to shape that narrative.
Like the phoenix represented in MAC’s new logo, Atlanta is a city of hope, promise, and progress. Building on this, MAC’s strategic plan represents plans to grow, advocate, and promote the region:
- GROW: Georgia continues to be the #1 state for doing business. Therefore, recruiting new companies, retaining the current roster of businesses, and helping existing businesses expand are a part of MAC’s strategy to continue to grow the region into a global competitor, particularly in key focus areas, including FinTech, cyber security, IoT, Smart Cities, and global health.
- ADVOCATE: MAC will continue their efforts to ensure metro Atlanta can attract a 21st-century workforce, foster a high quality of life, lift those in need, and ultimately move the region forward. MAC will also continue to support organizations like Georgia Prospers and oppose legislation that does not cultivate a business-friendly climate.
- PROMOTE: Metro Atlanta has many unique stories to tell. Through initiatives like ChooseATL, social enterprises, sporting events, and lifestyle branding (including the region’s rich diversity of neighborhoods), MAC is marketing those distinct stories to attract and retain talent to define Atlanta as a global market and top tier competitor.
For over a century and a half, the Metro Atlanta Chamber has worked to successfully drive positive, fundamental change and sustain real economic growth in metro Atlanta and across Georgia. With their new home, MAC is able to build on this momentum to continue to move the region forward.


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