Fish & Game not so game on pines
Wednesday 1 Dec 2021
The Native Forest Coalition - comprising the Environmental Defence Society, Pure Advantage, Road Donald Trust, the Tindall Foundation, Project Crimson, Dame Anne Salmon and Dr Adam Forbes - recently released a statement urging a shift away from "short-term thinking and siloed government policy" in tackling climate change.
Central to the Native Forest Coalition’s concerns is current policy favouring carbon sequestering in exotic pine plantations over native forests, which is being driven by high carbon prices. This is having a myriad of adverse impacts.
"While Fish & Game is behind initiatives to address the climate crisis, the current short-sighted focus on securing offshore carbon credits ignores significant long-term environmental and social problems," says Fish & Game spokesman Ray Grubb.
"A very real concern is the effect of pines on instream flows. Research has established rainwater run-off is diminished by up to 40% by pine plantations. Widespread plantings in catchments will be in direct conflict with the Government’s current objectives to improve freshwater. Further, mass sedimentation events when exotic forests are felled have catastrophic impacts on instream biology and water quality."
Plantation forestry has a place in helping meet New Zealand’s climate change commitments, says Grubb, but the proliferation of monoculture pine plantings in recent years has clearly been "out of control" and "ill- considered. Look at what’s happening in the high country where the Department of Conservation and landowners are waging an ongoing and very costly war against wilding pines, which threaten the iconic landscape."
"We fully agree that strategies that are linked together will have far better long-term results for New Zealand, socially and environmentally." Mr Grubb says the Native Forest Coalition’s call for resolving eligibility disparities in the ETS between natives and exotics needs to be urgently addressed.
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Catalytic converters are drivers that convert the harmful discharges that are generated by an inner burning engine right into far much less hazardous and also ozone-friendly fumes. They were widely embraced in America in 1975 after the EPA executed a number of laws controling the fuel efficiency as well as emissions requirements for automobiles and trucks. Catalytic converters are frequently located on all sorts of engines today, from lawnmowers to forklifts to buses and also trains. A catalytic converters key responsibility is to turn carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, as well as unburnt hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and also H2O. Cats work best when they are warm, with an reliable operating temperature of 750 ° Celsius ( regarding 1400 ° Fahrenheit).
Although the heat is what triggers them to function successfully, it is also what creates their death. Catalytic converters can additionally get clogged over time, which will inevitably injure the efficiency of your lorry. It is not uncommon to replace one or a number of pet cats on cars that are ten years old or older. There are 2 types you can get: global fit or direct-fit substitute. Universal fit catalytic converters come in a variety of dimensions as well as are meant to be bonded right into area. Direct-fit catalytic converters are almost similar, with the exemption that these cat’s are meant to be bolted right into place. To clear up, the direct-fit catalytic converters change an entire section of the exhaust system, which means that it was made specifically for your automobile, versus the universal fit catalytic converters which are created to be fabricated and also welded right into area. So while the global fit catalytic converters are occasionally less costly, the direct-fit catalytic converters will certainly be easier to mount.
Over the last 4 years, Mazda has actually been toiling in their secret research laboratories. They have managed to develop a new kind of catalytic converter that utilizes 70-90% less platinum, rhodium as well as palladium in the construction of their felines. These precious metals are what makes the chain reactions take place and also are also the main reason they are so costly. The capacity for price savings is huge with this new innovation as well as Mazda anticipates to be fitting their vehicles with the new pet cats by 2010. Nissan has also lately revealed that they too have the innovation for less expensive catalytic converters, yet they only declare a 50% decrease in the precious metals. The core of the new modern technology is utilizing nano-sized ceramic bits with the precious metal installed in them. This enables more area so the driver can be a lot more effective. Absolutely nothing has actually been claimed concerning how well the catalyst flows exhaust gases, which is an essential spec for performance cars. The more easily the exhaust gases spurt the tail pipelines, the a lot more horse power as well as torque your engine can make, as well as that the engine will certainly also be much more responsive. Maintain your eyes on the information for more updates about this exciting cutting side innovation.
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generative drawing machine
Critics: Laura Kurgan, Carlo Bailey | Advanced Visual Studies
generative fabrication, parametric design, context awareness, drawing machine, robotics, remote controlled fabrication, evolutionary design, coded drawings, computational art, digital fabrication
Drawing a perfect circle is simple since the invention of CAD (Computer Aided Drafting). However, with the exact same tool creating a real variety of circles is much more difficult. Input a command to scale a circle 50% and it will shrink 50%. No complexity is added. The output is 1:1. This is because current design tools are made to mimic exactly what their user instructs them to do and thus the amount of variety generated mirror’s the effort of the operator. If the user wants to produce a variety of ideas it will take extra time for them to imagine varying possibilities before commanding an application to execute.
This inability to automate variety is a major hindrance in current design tools and in the design process because generating variety requires too much of the creator's time and thus limits possibilities.
the inability to automate variety is a major hindrance in current design tools
However, when design tools are paired with physical processes the physicality can quickly produce complexity and variety in design options. The Drawing Machine demonstrates how a generative design can easily create variety in a circle through printing.
How is variety generated? A robotic ball is dipped in ink then instructed via remote to move in a circle. The scale of the circle varies by changing the length of string that the ball is tethered to. But when the scale of the string changes, it isn’t just the scale that changes but also the pattern of the circle. Because of the complexities of the real world: the texture of the paper, gravity, the momentum of the ball, the roughness of the ground or the elasticity of the string, complex and unique patterns emerge at every scale of the circle drawn.
Parametric design tools are beginning to allow users to quickly generate variety, although many of these tools require a basic understanding of coding languages like Python. Some apps like Grasshopper and 3ds Max have generative capabilities without coding knowledge but their interface can still be a hurdle to overcome.
Using fabrication methods instead of digital methods to generate variety proves the possibility to engage in a generative process for those lacking technical coding skills. By using analog techniques, generative processes can expand beyond the white collar.
Future digital fabrication methods can move beyond 1:1 processes like 3d printing if they adopt generative methods
Future digital fabrication methods can move beyond 1:1 processes like 3d printing if they adopt generative methods as demonstrated in the Drawing Machine. By harnessing the complexity of how physical material behaves at various scales exploration of variety becomes easier. Beyond its ease analog generative methods are more akin to how patterns organically emerge in the natural world anyhow.

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The Supreme Court of the United States blog – Sponsored by Bloomberg Law
Posted on February 10, 2013 at 12:01 am by Kali Borkoski
On Friday, the Justices will meet for their February 15 Conference. Our list of “Petitions to watch” for that Conference is here.
The Court is not scheduled to hear oral arguments again until the February sitting begins next Tuesday, February 19.

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The plenary sessions of the 37th meeting of the conference of heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) got underway in Georgetown, Guyana, on Tuesday morning.
The heads of government will discuss a wide range of issues, including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy and the free movement of CARICOM nationals, border issues, correspondent banking, cricket and Brexit.
At the opening ceremony, incoming chairman of the CARICOM conference of heads and prime minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, said the conference was an opportunity to seriously consider the effect Britain’s exit from the European Union would have on CARICOM.
Skerrit noted that the region had a long and deep relationship with the United Kingdom and stated that Britain remained one of CARICOM’s most important trade partners.
He reminded those present, particularly those skeptical about CARICOM, that the circumstances of the EU were completely different from those in CARICOM. He explained that the United Kingdom had a historical fear of losing its sovereignty. He said, from the British point of view, nearly every country in Europe had tried to conquer them. He further outlined that EU citizenship not only brought with it free movement but also automatic access to welfare and other benefits.
Skerrit explained that the difference with CARICOM was that it was the fulfillment of a longstanding aspiration of its peoples.
“CARICOM is primarily a community. It has been built with the powerful emotions of empathy and caring for each other,” he said.
He encouraged the region not to resolve to blindly imitate what had happened in Britain, but instead work together to strengthen cooperation and collaboration to create a stronger more vibrant community.
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains a well respected regional block in the international community.
Prime minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, said during his remarks at the opening ceremony that it was commendable that CARICOM had embarked on a reform process to improve its effectiveness, and stated that it was a step in the right direction. While recognising that a lot had been done by the Community, the Jamaican prime minister said that a lot more could be done and needed to be done.
He told the audience that a Commission to assess the impact of CARICOM on Jamaica, which was the first of its kind, had been established and was being headed by former prime minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding.
Speaking to the matter of regional integration, Holness said it was not an end in itself, but a means to achieve a much broader objective, the economic growth and development of CARICOM countries and the improvement of the lives of its people.
Courtesy: Caribbean News Now


Another Indian book adaption after A Suitable Boy, helmed by Mira Nair, released a week before, Netflix is gearing up for release The White Tiger, adapting the 40th Man Booker Prize winner, written by Aravind Adiga, published in 2008.
The White Tiger is a humorous, dark tale mirroring Indian class struggles. It’s a journey of a poor village boy Balram Halwai, employs under a rich landlord, based in Delhi, as a car driver, who ends up killing his master, steals his money, and flees away. Ultimately, he becomes a successful entrepreneur in Bangalore, owning a taxi service.
The national award-winning actor, RajKummar Rao presented the first trailer on Twitter.
The intense thriller, packed with some gruesome images unfolds from Balram’s point of view. The debutant actor, Adarsh Gourav, who’s playing Balram Halwai role, looking flawless. And Priyanka Chopra and Raj Kumar Rao, who is playing as the US returned couple, looking at their best.
Directed by Ramin Bahrani of Fahrenheit 451 and 99 Homes fame, The White Tiger will release in selected theatres in December and premiere on Netflix on January 22, 2021.
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What if your favorite musician didn't love their music the way you do?
Once the face of the wallowing instrospective indie music scene, singer-songwriter Marcus is back with a new album of charming, upbeat tunes! As the reviews roll in, it is clear his audience wants the old Marcus back. He reconciles the past and present in this heartbreaking and inspiring story of music, family and addiction.
Currents: 716 and Alleyway's Digital Theatre Festival are made possible through the generous support of the Venturous Theatre Fund of the Tides Foundation
MATT HARMON (he/him) is a playwright and theatre facilitator currently living in Royal Oak, Michigan. He holds a B.A. in International Studies with a minor in Playwriting from the University of Michigan. His dramatic works examine structural violence and global tragedy through the lens of intimate, and often familial, relationships. He is the co-founder of Playwriting for Peace, an applied theatre initiative that uses drama to prevent security force recruitment and promote mutual understanding among youth in post-conflict countries. Currently he is working as a Program Assistant for Sofa Stories Detroit, a participatory theater project that aims to empower young Detroiters who have experienced homelessness, and as a Green School Coordinator at EcoWorks in Detroit.
ROBYN LEE HORN is a second year PhD student at the University at Buffalo. Her current research focuses on queer, feminist interventions in religious performances. Before coming to UB she worked as an actor in professional theatre and as a high school theatre teacher and director at a performing arts high school. In Buffalo, she recently performed as Adult Alison in Fun Home and Ariel in The Tempest.
Ms. Horn holds a BA in Theatre and Education from Kean University in New Jersey and an MA in English Literature from the Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English in Vermont.
BRIAN GALLAGHER is a singer/songwriter, musician, and actor, whose album, ALL THAT’S AHEAD, debuted at #1 on the iTunes blues charts to rave reviews. Last year, he released his second LP, BROWNSTONE, a gritty, bluesy, horror-inspired concept record about a haunted four "story" brownstone in Manhattan's East Village.
His newest full-length concept album, THE GRIND SHOW, about agroup of “prisoners” forced to re-live their own worst nightmares over and over again, was just released in October.
Some acting credits include the Broadway Revival of JEKYLL & HYDE as well as the preceding US tour and the NYC debut of the rock musical, CHIX 6. He’s also toured the world with such musicals as THE WHO’S TOMMY, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, CATS, SOUTH PACIFIC, and others.
Mr. Gallagher is appearing through an Agreement between Alleyway Theatre and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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Five people were dead Sunday after a man and a woman ambushed two police officers at a Las Vegas pizzeria and then stormed a nearby Wal-Mart, where police said they killed themselves after a gun battle with officers.
Wow. This is so sad. Yet another mass shooting. When is all of the violence going to end in our nation? It seems like for the past few years we’ve seen a huge increase in mass shootings and such. It seems like almost every single week there’s another one in the news. Back when I was a child, this was almost unheard of. You never heard of mass shootings like this so often. At least if you did, I don’t recall it because I was a child.
You know, I have to wonder what is the cause of all these mass shootings and other mass murders. Is it the rampant immorality in our nation, the dissatisfaction with our government, gun laws, or does Satan just simply have a very tight grip on our nation? Or perhaps it’s some combination of the above? I really don’t know.


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Wilsonville swimmers show improvement across the board
SANDY—It was a lopsided victory for Wilsonville's swim teams, as they defeated Milwaukie's representatives across the board. Part of the reason for the near unanimous success was simply that Milwaukie fielded a very small team.
The Wildcats took first place in every event, and took the first three spots in nearly all of the races and relays.
The team got the meet started off on the right foot, with seniors Sierra Bishop and Lauryn Seibel, and juniors Alexis Leon-Guerrero and Michelle Stevens taking first place in the girls 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of two minutes seven seconds (2:07.28). Taking second place was another Wilsonville relay team featuring senior Emily Aube, juniors Alexandra Nelson and Madeline Schaaf, and sophomore Emily Bashoury at 2:22.
In the 100-yard backstroke Aube, Leon-Guerrero, and Nelson took the top spots with times of 1:30.28, 1:33.02, and 1:35.35 respectively. In the 100-yard breaststroke, freshman Abigail Maoz and junior Stevens took first and second place, improving upon their previous personal bests with times of 1:07.58 and 1:30.69 respectively. In the 500-yard freestyle race, Sarah Carr and Alex Saccante shaved huge chunks off of their personal bests, coming in at 5:32.6 and 7:37.11 respectively.
On the boys side of the event, they too got things started with the two top spots in the 200-yard medley relay. Junior Davis Armitage, freshman Cade Butterworth, senior Pablo Campos, and sophomore Nate Atwood claimed first with a time of 2:08.54. In second place, senior Durig Dawson, junior Aneesh Gupta, and sophomores TJ Hagen, and Jerrod Seibel finished with a second place effort of 2:30.09.
In the 200-yard freestyle race, Hagen dropped 7.53 seconds off of his personal best with a time of 2:31.70. Freshman Kyle Lam came in second place with 2:50.50. Wilsonville's Sebastian Pinger took first place in the 200-yard individual medley with a mark of 2:30.3, and Armitage and Gupta came in just behind with times of 2:44.3 and 2:50.39 respectively.
Apart from all the top finishers, another thing to note about Wilsonville's results is that so many people set personal bests. Across all swimmers and all individual events, 56 different swimmers improved upon past marks. For coach Deb Mandeville, it is all about treating her swimmers as though they are all varsity.
"I can only put three swimmers in each varsity event so many of the kids only swim in JV events until districts when the events are unlimited," Mandeville said. "At districts only the top four can score and move on to the finals. This sets up competition not only to make the second day but to be in that top four that are eligible."
Wilsonville's next swim meet is Saturday, Jan. 20 at Parkrose High School.

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Associated Press Utah Daybook for Saturday, Nov. 19.
Not for publication or broadcast. For planning purposes only.
Listings do not indicate the AP will cover the events. Please keep the AP in mind when news of statewide interest develops in your area. For questions about the Daybook, please call the AP Salt Lake City bureau at 801-322-3405 or the AP West Regional Desk at 602-417-2400. Items to be considered for interest can be e-mailed to apsaltlake (at) ap.org or to westdaybook (at) ap.org.
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SALT LAKE COUNTY MAYOR SCHEDULE:
7:30 a.m. Cabinet Meeting
11 a.m. Julio Garcia
2 p.m. Laura Hansen, Julie Peck-Dabling
4:15 p.m. Interview with U of U's Jeremy Ruesch
Nov. 22. 7:30 a.m. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors
9:15 a.m. SLCo Council Committee of the Whole/Budget Workshop
4 p.m. County Council Meeting
Nov. 21. 10:30 a.m. TRANSPLANT MILESTONE — Intermountain Medical Center is holding a news conference on Monday with the doctors and patients who were part of the 1,000th living donor transplant to take place there. Physicians and caregivers from the transplant program will reunite with Lee and Pamela Sheppard, a married couple from Provo who became part of the event when Pamela donated a kidney to Lee earlier this month.
Location: Intermountain Medical Center, Main Lobby, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray
Contacts: Jess Gomez, 801-507-7455 or Jennifer Barrett, 801-408-2182
Nov. 21. 1 p.m. TSA NEWS CONFERENCE — Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will hold a media availability to provide useful tips in advance of the 2011 holiday travel season.
Location: Salt Lake City International Airport, Terminal One Sky Bridge, (Between the escalators, second level)
Contacts: Lorie Dankers, 206.288.7810 ' Mobile: 206.743.1497
Nov. 21. 6:30 p.m. Gov. Herbert to attend Indigenous Day Celebration.
Location: Utah Museum of Natural History, 301 Wakra Way, Salt Lake City
Contacts: Brian Somers, 801.538.1053, 801.228.0150 - cell (call/text)
Nov. 23. 9 a.m. CORROON HEAD START — Mayor Peter Corroon to give remarks at Head Start School Ribbon Cutting.
Location: 8250 West 3500 South, Magna
Contacts: Jim Braden, Mayor Peter Corroon, 801-468-3333, 801-557-6297 mobile
The AP-Salt Lake City

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8:01 am, Tuesday, 15 February, 2011 – Atlanta
I did not plan this. It is a coincidence that we end up with an exercise to do with love, this week of all weeks. I have my exercises in an order, and so it goes. I considered shifting it to next week, but it’s not quite so tidy, so I will give you an option.
1] LOVE. Think of someone/something you love. It can be a person, someone you know, or don’t – think movie star, or singer, world leader…remember that love has many definitions and they aren’t all the hearts and flowers kind. Think friendships, family, platonic…It can be about your favourite food, place, song, pet. Anything, but read the rules below.
Take six minutes. Freewrite about your love for it WITHOUT using terms of endearment, or the word love/like/adore/or any other abstract synonym. This is trickier than it sounds, but can result in a strong poem.
Stroke/Rewrite as poem.
2] List as many sport’s terms as you can. Use as many sports metaphors [run with, strike out, hit the mark, team player, foul] as you can to describe an experience such as shopping, or an evening out.
Then describe the same experience, replacing the sports metaphors with another category such as dance [side-stepping, waltzing, leading, following, leaping] or food [digest, half-baked, gel, stew, meaty, fishy], after first listing as many terms as you associate with your chosen category.
Or, describe yourself as a writer in terms of a particular sport [or metaphor of your choice].
I know: these are both difficult. I figure you have reached the point, those who are new writers, to take on something more challenging. Those who are more seasoned writers can play. Do both. Metaphor is fun.
Bonus: A poem by Sylvia Plath, titled “Metaphors”. Those who don’t know this poem, every line is a metaphor, as is the whole poem. Everything adds up.
I’m a riddle in nine syllables,
An elephant, a ponderous house,
A melon strolling on two tendrils.
O red fruit, ivory, fine timbers!
This loaf’s big with its yeasty rising.
Money’s new-minted in this fat purse.
I’m a means, a stage, a cow in calf.
I’ve eaten a bag of green apples,
Boarded the train there’s no getting off.
Please do post a link in the comments if you write a poem from these exercises. I love to see the results that grow out of the exercises I set.
See you Thursday, with a poem in hand, preferably one of the metaphor poems, to start a series of posts on revision.
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A Report on the Education for All Handicapped Children Act: Are Parents Involved?
Salett, Stanley; Henderson, Anne
A national survey was conducted of parents of handicapped children to determine how effectively the legal mandates of mainstreaming were working. In the first phase of the investigation, information was sought on parents' awareness of their rights and responsibilities in drawing up Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for their children. Parent response indicated that the IEP process seemed to be working basically quite well, although there is room for significant improvement. While the majority of parents indicated that IEPs had been developed, it was found that they were not participating as full partners in the process. Parents were not being prepared for participation, and information on how to appeal a contested evaluation or IEP was not made available in many cases. Almost half of the parents felt that the annual goals set in the IEP did not fully meet the educational needs of their children. The second phase of the survey examined the Program Administrative Reviews (PARs) conducted by the Office of Special Education (OSE). IEP-related areas cited by OSE for corrective action were identified to determine the extent of state compliance with the law and to assess the administrative burden and performance of OSE. In the IEP areas studied in the PARs (content and participation, procedural safeguards, and confidentiality of records), serious compliance problems were found in at least one area in every state reviewed. A chart presents the number of states having major problems in each of these areas. A listing is also presented of the states and the problems cited for correction. It is pointed out that the OSE is facing budget problems and is understaffed, making administrative reviews of compliance with Public Law 94-142 difficult and infrequent. (JD)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Confidentiality, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Individualized Education Programs, Mainstreaming, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Public Schools, State Departments of Education, Student Evaluation, Student Records
National Committee for Citizens in Education, 410 Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, MD 21044 ($3.25).
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Authoring Institution: National Committee for Citizens in Education, Columbia, MD.
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act


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Convicted murderer Andrew Damien Hallcroft has had his discounted sentence, which falls short of the mandatory minimum term, upheld in a landmark decision by SA's Court of Criminal Appeal.
Hallcroft was given a non-parole period of 15 years for the brutal murder of Allan Lee Ryan at Aldinga Beach, south of Adelaide, on New Year's Day 2015, before dismembering and dumping his body in a wheelie bin.
The sentencing judge, although categorising the murder as "savage" and "violent", gave him a non-parole period five years short of the mandatory minimum after allowing a full 30 per cent discount for his early guilty plea.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) appealed against the sentence, arguing it was manifestly inadequate and the judge was wrong to apply a discount that took the sentence below the mandatory minimum term.
The court was asked to determine whether sentencing discounts designed to provide incentives for defendants to admit their guilt could override the mandatory minimum non-parole period of 20 years for murder.
An extended panel of five judges unanimously dismissed the appeal, in a judgment that has the potential to impact other murder sentences in South Australia.
Ruling could be 'incentive for murderers to plead guilty'
Outside court Hallcroft's lawyer Nick Vadasz said the judgment "clarifies an area [of law] that was previously uncertain".
When asked if the judgment could potentially have implications on other murder cases, Mr Vadasz said it may.
"It possibly could be used by some sentenced prisoners whose non-parole period has not been calculated in a way that her Honour Justice Kelly calculated on the basis of our argument," Mr Vadasz said.
"I'm not giving any advice but there's always the potential for that to happen."
Mr Vadasz said the ruling could now provide incentives for some murderers to plead guilty.
"It would seem that as Parliament intended that discount will apply across the board to early guilty pleas," he said.
"It must be remembered that a 20 year minimum non-parole period is a very high standard and one of the biggest in the country."
Sentencing judge made error of law
In explaining the ruling, unanimously agreed by all judges, Chief Justice Chris Kourakis said interpreting the two pieces of legislation had been a "complex question of law".
The court found the sentencing judge erred in applying the full sentencing discount available, but dismissed the DPP's appeal as it found no reason to interfere with the penalty imposed.
"It was an error of law in this case to reduce the non-parole period by the full amount of 30 per cent without moderating that reduction by reference to the statutory minimum non-parole period," Justice Kourakis said in his reasons.
"Moreover, the director's primary contention that there were no "special reasons" for fixing a non-parole period of less than 20 years in this case has been rejected, and the non-parole period fixed by the judge does not fall far below the appropriate range demanded by a correct application of the now identified sentencing principles."
The Chief Justice said it was important for the court to provide guidance on the "proper approach to fixing a non-parole period for murder against those statutory provisions" which would "promote coherence and transparency".
He said a reduction in sentences should be balanced against the seriousness of the offence and the difference between the sentence which would otherwise have been imposed.
The Chief Justice said despite the judge's error in applying the full sentencing discount, due to factors including Hallcroft's "less than heartfelt contrition and the horror of the offence", it would be "disproportionately harsh" to increase the sentence in all circumstances of the case.
The commissioner for victims' rights Michael O'Connell said Mr Ryan's family was not impressed by the judgment.
"It's magnified the hurt of the loss of their loved one but they are resigned to the fact that there is nothing more they can do to attain justice," he said.


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After the tumult of the COVID-19 rollercoaster over the last several years, President Biden made the most definitive comments about the end of the pandemic to date.
“The pandemic is over,” Biden said during a 60 Minutes interview Sunday. “We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lot of work on it. But the pandemic is over. If you notice, no one’s wearing masks. Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape, and so I think it’s changing.”
The U.S. has been through the wringer with the pandemic: from lockdowns to flip-flopping over mask mandates to an unexpected Omicron surge. COVID has already claimed the lives of more than 1 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the minds of many, there is a desire to put this chapter of history in the rearview mirror.
Indeed, mask mandates and restrictions around in-person gatherings have loosened significantly in the last year. On a day-to-day basis, most people have returned to some semblance of normal – mostly thanks to robust vaccination efforts.
Worldwide, 67.9% of people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, though that’s generally much lower in low-income countries, according to Our World in Data. In the U.S., almost 68% of people have full vaccination while 79% have received at least one dose.
Still, a solid percentage of the American population hasn’t been vaccinated, and the virus hasn’t disappeared. According to the CDC, the U.S. is still facing an average of 60,831 new cases daily; as well as an average of 391 deaths daily.
Elyse Margolis, president of Real Chemistry, said that although the general public is looking for a decisive end to the pandemic, such a declaration runs the risk of lulling people into “a dangerous sense of complacency.”
“With millions of Americans living with underlying health conditions that still put them at risk for hospitalization with a positive COVID infection, it is critical that we stay several steps ahead from a messaging standpoint and continue to educate the public about the continued importance of protection through vaccination and the goals and appropriate candidates for treatment, should they test positive for COVID-19,” Margolis said. “Although our darkest days of the pandemic are behind us, we must continue to follow the science and ensure we’re continuing to translate the science into information and action the public can use.”
Similarly, Jon Bigelow, executive director at the Coalition for Healthcare Communication, noted the president’s comments may have come a bit too soon and could ultimately be unhelpful in the long run particularly when it comes to communicating to the public about vaccination.
“New waves of COVID-19 are still quite possible, especially as we head into the winter,” Bigelow said. “Millions of Americans still have not been vaccinated; many who have been, have not bothered to get boosters and say they will not get the newer, Omicron-specific vaccine. Underlying all of this is that public health officials—and all of us involved in health communication–continue to have a communications problem in persuading citizens that the science clearly supports widespread immunization.”
There is also speculation about how President Biden’s declaration may also prompt those in the Senate who have opposed additional funding for COVID-19 tests, vaccines, therapies and programs to continue declining to approve new funds.
Earlier this year, Congress dropped a proposed $15.6 billion COVID-19 funding package from the spending bill, ultimately not replenishing funds that would go towards testing, treatments, vaccines and other COVID-related infrastructure.
Dr. Leana Wen, a public health professor at George Washington University and former Baltimore health commissioner, agreed that Biden’s stance could jeopardize funding in Congress, which has already been faltering.
“For most Americans, the pandemic is over in that they have resumed most if not all aspects of pre-pandemic normal,” Wen said. “But just because COVID-19 is no longer an emergency, it doesn’t mean funding should stop. There is still a crucial imperative to fund testing, treatments and vaccines, and to bolster our public health infrastructure to prepare for the next pandemic.”
For others in the medical community, Biden’s step toward leaving the pandemic as an emergency behind is an inevitable one. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, shares the president’s sentiment — which was also recently echoed by the World Health Organization director-general.
“[COVID-19 in the U.S.] has clearly been shifted to an outpatient illness,” Adalja said. “It no longer has the ability to threaten hospital capacity. The tools we have for this respiratory virus are greater than for any other respiratory virus: vaccines that are highly effective at preventing severe disease, antivirals, home tests, monoclonal antibodies and wastewater surveillance. While we’ll always have a baseline level of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths — the post-pandemic world is not the world of 2019.”

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Is it more important to grow up happy or wealthy?
Is it healthier for a child to grow up rich or to be rich in spirit with a loving family? New research revealed that while growing up in a home with a high socio-economic status can benefit a child’s physical health even decades later, if there isn’t a healthy bond and relationship in that home, the benefits of status may not matter.
Researcher Matthew A. Andersson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of sociology in Baylor University, surveyed 2,746 respondents ages 25 to 75 in 1995 about their childhood treatment by their parents as part of the study. He then conducted surveys 10 years later, with more than half of those individuals taking part, asking the participants questions focusing on their health in middle age. The follow-up analysis revealed that childhood abuse continued to undermine any protection from disease linked to childhood socioeconomic advantage. He found that both a lack of parent-child warmth or the presence of abuse eliminated the health advantage of a privileged background.
“Previous research has associated high socioeconomic status with better childhood nutrition, sleep, neighborhood quality and opportunities for exercise and development of social skills. But good parent-child bonds may be necessary to enforce these good habits of eating, sleep and activity routines,” said Andersson.
For example, if the parent-child relationship is tense or difficult, mealtime may be uncoordinated and irregular, and kids may be more likely to snack on unhealthy foods. If there isn’t a trust between parent and child, bedtimes may not be enforced by parents or kids may not abide by parental rules.
On the other hand, the research found that children in low income homes that have strong bonds to their parents, while they do promote health, do not negate the effect of growing up in low socio-economic home as children get older.
“Much research continues to view socioeconomic status and parent-child bonds as highly related or even interchangeable. But, in fact, they may quite independently influence a child’s well-being,” Andersson said.
Whether rich or poor though, for parents who are concerned about their bond with their children Dr. Beckerman wants parents to know, “It is never too late to improve the bond with your child.”
He also advises seeking professional help if necessary in order to ensure your child receives the help they need to enjoy lifelong health benefits.
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Despite a recovering economy and some deep discounts, particularly in clothing and electronics, the holiday shopping season is off to a less-than-spectacular start.
Sales were down 11 percent during the Thanksgiving weekend compared with the same weekend last year, according to data released Sunday by the National Retail Federation.
Consumer spending dropped to $50.9 billion during the four-day weekend, down from $57.4 billion in 2013. That marked the second consecutive year that spending was down during the Thanksgiving-Black Friday weekend, according to the Washington, D.C. based federation.
That means about 133.7 million people shopped during the four-day weekend, roughly seven million less than the federation predicted would shop during that time. The federation also predicted that sales would be up 4.1 percent year-over-year in November and December.
Despite the sluggish start – Thanksgiving weekend is better known for crowded parking lots and long lines of shoppers – the federation is not backing away from that prediction, at least not yet.
“The holiday season and the [Thanksgiving] weekend are a marathon, not a sprint,” Matthew Shay, the federation’s chief executive officer, was quoted as saying. “This is going to continue to be a very competitive season.”
Locally, shoppers flocked to the Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino, said Terri Relf, senior marketing manager at that regional facility.
“We had Sears and Macy’s on Thanksgiving night, so we ended up getting a steady, consistent flow of people,” Relf sald. “We saw people carrying a lot of bags, which means they were buying and not just looking, and that makes sense. If you brave the crowds on Black Friday, you’re
The disappointing national numbers means a lot of people didn’t react to the deep discounts, early store openings and “doorbuster” promotions that a lot of retailers were offering, Relf said.
“I was a little surprised by those numbers,” Relf said. “I really don’t know what caused it. It could have been that too many stores opened early, and people didn’t go for that. All I know is we had a strong weekend.”

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House Democrats are considering a return to Washington to address issues related to the U.S. Postal Service.
Four sources told CNN about the discussions.
Possible legislation could forbid sorting device changes, prevent facility closures, protect over time pay and maintain delivery schedules.
Even if the House passes such measures, they'll likely stall in the Republican-controlled Senate.


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Trisha Mooradian, PT, DPT, NCS joined the Loma Linda University Health team in 2015. She earned her BS from Long Beach State in 2010, and DPT from Loma Linda University in 2013.
Growing up, Trisha was very involved with sports and developed a great interest in science, especially advanced biology in high school. As a result, she sought a profession that combined the two worlds. With her faith background, she knew she also wanted to be in a field that would help others.
Trisha worked in the neurological rehab department at Loma Linda’s Outpatient Rehab and has helped patients with neurological disorders such as CVA, vestibular, SCI and pediatrics. In 2019, she transitioned to the Neuropathic Therapy Center. Trisha is fascinated by the miracle of Intraneural Facilitation (INF) therapy and how much it has helped those with neuropathy and nerve disorders. Particularly because neuropathy is an ailment that cannot be easily treated with conventional physical therapy. Now she sees that there is hope for those patients with these symptoms to reach a better quality of life.
Trisha hopes to become involved in more research for neuropathy to further identify the importance and usefulness of this treatment.

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Rebuilding Gaza, and Blackwater contractors found guilty of 2007 massacre in Iraq
Jeff Halper (Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions) joins us to discuss rebuilding Gaza and the current state of the Peace Process. And we’ll talk about the verdict in the Blackwater case with investigative journalist and war correspondent, Jeremy Scahill.
(photo: Palestinian school children walk through destroyed houses in Gaza City's Shijaiyah neighborhood, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra))


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While Suicide Squad hasn't even been released, all eyes are turned towards Harley Quinn, who is already said to steal every scene in the movie. Furthermore, besides what those who've allegedly seen the movie say, it appears that the studio is also satisfied with Margot Robbie's portrayal of the villainess. Thus, Warner Bros. is already considering a spin-off featuring Harley Quinn and some other DC female baddies (and not only).
Of course, this is just a rumor at this moment. And, of course, this is another reason for anxiety for the DC fans – it's not a good sign when a studio changes movie rosters so often.
However, if Margot Robbie's Harley will indeed be the highlight of an awesome movie, that spin-off cannot arrive soon enough. And I already know which characters I want to see joining Harley. This list is all about that – the villainesses and the heroines that need to appear in a Suicide Squad spin-off.
Check it out!


I was listening to Philip Adams on the drive home to work and he was speaking to an economist whose name I didn’t catch. I know that Adams is an unabashed ‘lefty’ – whatever that means in today’s day and age – and most people would argue that he’s hardly impartial about things like the economy and politics in Australia. That’s not particularly a deal breaker for me – I don’t think any of us are ever impartial – we have a whole world and lifetime of experience that clouds our judgement, and the best that we can do is hope to be honest about our known predispositions.
Regardless of all that, that wasn’t what I was particularly interested in. Instead, Adams and this unknown economist were talking about the austerity measures that are so beloved of conservative government and whether they were actually effective in cutting debt. The economist (YannIs?) argued that actually, this was the worst approach to have, and actually led to increased debt. Yannis could explain a number of places where this had happened – US, UK, Greece and he was cautioning us that that’s exactly what was going to happen to Australia. Certainly, it appears that he’s correct at the moment – debt is ballooning, and while the Tories want to blame that as a legacy of Labor, their decisions regarding the budget have certainly contributed to it.
So then, Phillip asked, if that’s the case, why do conservative governments embrace austerity? That’s simple, Yannis replied. It’s class war and ideological struggle masquerading as economic policy. In other words, it’s state-sanctioned oppression. Let’s implement austerity measures so that less people can afford a living wage, a university degree, a house and a home. It’s an attempt to concentrate capital in the hands of the few, while limiting the freedom of everyone else. It’s an attack on the fundamental nature of democracy.
A little further research – ‘Yannis’ is Yanis Varoufakis, Professor of Economics at the University of Athens.


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Great Lakes Music Youth Academy
A one-day immersion experience (SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023) in American Roots Music for students as part of the Great Lakes Music Camp. We provide a unique, tailored experience with award-winning instructors in a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan at Camp Blodgett Loeks Retreat Center (West Olive, MI). This string-focused program is designed for orchestra students and mandolin, banjo, and guitar players who meet a few basic requirements. Additional questions or request for a call, email: firstname.lastname@example.org
Eligible students will:
- Have a minimum of two years playing experience
- Be in grades 8-12 as of the time of the camp.
- Be able to function independently all day. (If this is a problem medically or for any other reason, a parent/guardian must be present.)
- Play violin, viola, cello, double bass*, guitar, mandolin, or banjo.
Please note – if the student does NOT meet these requirements, they are still encouraged to attend the regular Great Lakes Music Camp (all ages, all levels of experience). For information on our Youth Scholarships click HERE.
Students will experience a variety of fiddling styles from the Bluegrass, Blues, Old-time, Irish, and Scottish traditions culminating in an evening performance for parents and friends. The principal instructors will be nationally renowned string teacher and eclectic styles expert, Bob Phillips, and mandolin virtuoso and director of the Michigan Academy of Folk Music, Nate Roberts. Guest clinicians from the Great Lakes Music Camp will include a variety of famous players and artist teachers.


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Pull out a tail that is three times longer than the finished width of the cast on edge.
But–What if the cast on edge is a whole lot of stitches? Say, a scarf with vertical stripes that is five and a half feet long when finished. How do I pull out a tail three times THAT long? I will now share with you some Body Magic. With most humans, the distance between your sternum and the end of your arm when you stretch it out as far as you can is about a yard. A yard is three feet. This means that if you hold the end of the yarn at your sternum with the skein in your hand and extend your arm as far away from your sternum as possible, you will have pulled out about three feet of yarn.
With that in mind, here are the calculations for how I pulled out my long tail to cast on for the five and a half foot long scarf.
- The scarf is meant to be 5 1/2 feet long. Using my rule, I have to pull out 5.5 x 3, which is 16.5 feet, which is close enough to three yards (18 feet) that I’ll go for the three yards.
- I held the end of the yarn to my sternum and moved the skein to my right as far as possible. (I’m right handed.) That’s 1 yard.
- I pinched the yarn at the point it exited the skein and moved that point to my sternum. I moved the skein again to the right as far as I could. That’s 2 yards.
- I repeat that one more time to get to 3 yards. Then I pulled out a bit more, just for safety’s sake.
- I created my slipknot at that point and proceeded with my long tail cast on.
Will you have leftover long tail after you’re done? Absolutely. Consider the alternative, and carry on.


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The HIPrelay - IDN Routing
The HIPrelay is the world's first identity-based router and introduces identity-based routing to overcome the previously unmanageable barriers and impassable network borders, which have made true host-to-host networking impossible to achieve until now. In conjunction with Tempered Networks’ HIP Service enforcement points, the HIPrelay can easily network and encrypt communication between any distributed and previously non-routable hosts or systems spanning separate networks from any location, across any connectivity medium. The IP schema used and whether a system is static or dynamically addressed becomes irrelevant. It dramatically simplifies the ability to move the network perimeter and its security closer to a specific resource, providing a more resilient and secure network without the typical operational and logistical constraints.
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Identity-based routers, deployed individually or in geographically distributed clusters, transform how enterprise organizations network, provision, and secure devices and resources across their remote, enterprise and cloud infrastructures. They also help cut unnecessary investment on point networking and security products.
It’s now possible to dynamically and easily network any device or networks-- across any public, private or hybrid network, completely secured by crypto-identities. With this uniquely powerful capability, the HIPrelay helps organizations overcome costly and complex networking barriers like VLANs, NAT/PAT, Layer 3 VPN, Firewall, and Routing rules as well as impassable borders like Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT). The HIPrelay is a product add-on available on HIPswitch 400 hardware, 300 virtuals, and cloud platforms.


Owl Snags Home at LongwoodMay 14, 2010
In March of 2009 we posted a video of a Pileated woodpecker building a nest in a large dead tree (snag) in the woods at Longwood. This year, an Eastern Screech Owl (Otus asio)--a small (8 1/2 inches)
nocturnal, woodland owl--has taken up residence in the same location, using the hole that the Pileated built (the woodpecker builds its nest in a new location each year). The owl sits in this spot all day, and hunts during the nighttime hours. Mid-April is the screech owls' breeding season, and there may be a female sitting on a nest within the cavity, although we have not seen any activity other than this owl sitting in this spot each day for the past few weeks. The owls may re-use a nesting site in subsequent years. Longwood's newest resident illustrates the importance of retaining dead trees in the woods from year to year to benefit many different species. This cavity might eventually be used by owls, other woodpeckers, squirrels, flying squirrels and other animals.
Visit our website to view the dates of our bird tours, held throughout the year, which are a great opportunity to get acquainted with Longwood's feathered residents and visitors.


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This information your child’s pH quantities for 24 to 48 hours. During this time period your son or daughter can go back home and do their normal activities. You need to hold a diary of any symptoms your son or daughter feels that may be associated with reflux.
For many years, gastroesophageal reflux during infancy and childhood has been thought to be due to absent or diminished LES tone. However, studies have shown that baseline LES pressures will be typical in pediatric patients, even in preterm infants. Reflux is usually facilitated when an increase in intraabdominal strain occurs. In some instances, and specifically in young children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, the current presence of a chronically lax LES associated with decreased as well as absent sphincter tone benefits in serious gastroesophageal reflux. Most situations of pediatric gastroesophageal reflux are diagnosed based on the clinical presentation.
Conservative measures can be started empirically. However, if the demonstration can be atypical or if therapeutic response is minimal, additional examination via imaging is warranted. The image is really a representation of concomitant intraesophageal pH and esophageal electrical impedance measurements.
What are the symptoms of reflux and GERD in youngsters?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is really a less common, much more serious pathologic process that usually warrants medical management and diagnostic examination. Differential analysis includes upper gastrointestinal tract problems; cow’s milk allergy; and metabolic, infectious, renal, and central nervous system diseases. Pharmacologic management of GERD carries a prokinetic agent such as metoclopramide or cisapride and a histamine-receptor type 2 antagonist such as for example cimetidine or ranitidine when esophagitis is definitely suspected.
This causes acid reflux or breathing problems. In some instances there are no signs at all. The most typical surgery for GERD is a fundoplication, that involves wrapping some of the belly around the esophagus.
Most children with reflux do not need any remedy at all. It is possible to reduce the number of reflux episodes keeping your child in a more upright posture when feeding. Try trying to keep them upright for about 20 a few minutes after their feed. If your child has reflux, they may begin to vomit milk, specially after feeds.
The fundoplication operation uses the most notable of the belly to strengthen the sphincter so it is less likely to allow food, take or acid to visit back to the foodpipe.
Dietary changes can help to ease symptoms. For example, high-excessive fat and salty food items can make GERD worse, while eggs plus some fruits can improve it. Learn which foodstuff are advantageous here. Acid reflux is quite common and occurs when gastric acid flows back up into the foods pipe, where it brings about heartburn. Home remedies and lifestyle guidelines that can reduce or prevent acid reflux include losing weight, keeping a food journal, eating regular dishes, and raising the head of the mattress.
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Although the partnership between gastroesophageal reflux and ALTEs is certainly controversial, where a link with apnea provides been found, it really is as likely to occur with nonacid much like acid reflux. Accordingly, a comprehensive evaluation of the phenomenon will likely require a bioelectrical impedance research (to identify nonacid reflux; notice below) in conjunction with respiratory monitoring. Two major regions of controversy surround the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux and both apnea and otolaryngologic illness.
If the reflux will be causing problems, this could be gastro-oesophageal reflux ailment (GORD), which may need treatment. In many instances, reflux won’t harm your child, and doesn’t require treatment.
GERD medical indications include regular spitting up or vomiting, nausea or vomiting, coughing, difficulty swallowing, breathing problems, poor appetite, and trouble gaining weight. Untreated GERD can lead to laryngitis and also pneumonia since acid and food particles can irritate the vocal cords and the lungs. Acid suppression will not change respiratory signs and symptoms in kids with asthma and gastro-oesophageal reflux sickness. Safety and indicator improvement with esomeprazole in adolescents with gastroesophageal reflux ailment. receptor on the gastric parietal cell.
How is definitely GERD dealt with in a child?
Factors which could enhance gastroesophageal reflux during tLESRs include things like improved intragastric liquid quantity and supine and “slumped” seated positioning. Other issues noted in grownups with gastroesophageal reflux, incorporating Barrett esophagus and esophageal mucosal dysplasia, are uncommon in childhood. The targets of medical treatment in gastroesophageal reflux will be to diminish acid secretion and, oftentimes, to lessen gastric emptying period.
Medications can also be suggested – some variety a barrier on top of the abdomen contents to lessen the risk of them flowing backwards, while some damp down acid output in the abdomen. Another type of medication boosts the rate of which feed passes from the belly into the duodenum and intestines. All these medications take some time to do the job but can be quite helpful for nearly all children.

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Redd, the proprietor of the Treasure Trawler shop that randomly appears once a month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, is one shifty customer. Every time he appears, he’ll offer to sell up to four paintings and two pieces of furniture. Depending on your luck, they might be all forgeries. To help you tell the difference between totally fake art and the real deal, I’m going to break down all the art that Redd sells, and tell you which ones are authentic, and which ones are complete forgeries.
Before purchasing art, Redd will give you a chance to look over the four available paintings. Up to two of these painting can be authentic, but all four can be forgeries. You’ll have to study these paintings carefully to tell the difference — or just check our guide for things to watch out for.
Hilariously, there are more obvious reveals on the objects themselves once you get your order back. Forgeries might float in the air, or have stains marring the back of the painting. One of the paintings will even blink after placing it in your house! These are some truly cursed objects, and if you’re looking to truly haunt your island, you might actually want to purchase these spooky fakes!
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Redd’s Treasure Trawler Guide | How To Spot Forgeries & Fakes
NOTE: All the paintings listed below can be forgeries at Redd’s shop. Any painting you find that isn’t on this list will always be authentic. Seriously!
Beauty Looking Back (by Hishikawa Moronobu)
- Painting Description: A tall Japanese painting of a woman in a red dress.
- What To Look Out For: The fake is twice as tall as the original! She’s almost as long as the canvas!
Birth of Venus (by Sandro Botticelli)
- Painting Description: A naked woman in a very big clam.
- What To Look Out For: The fake has no trees in the top-right corner.
Girl With Pearl Earring (by Johannes Vermeer)
- Painting Description: A portrait of a woman with a blue headwrap.
- What To Look Out For: The fake doesn’t have a white pearl earring.
Hydrangeas with Fowl (by Ito Jakuchi)
- Painting Description: A Japanese painting of a chicken near blue plants.
- What To Look Out For: The flowers in the background of the fake are purple instead of blue.
Lady with an Ermine (by Leonardo da Vinci)
- Painting Description: A painting of a sitting woman holding a stoat.
- What To Look Out For: The critter in the fake painting lady’s arms has a dark fur ‘bandit mask’ pattern around the eyes.
Las Meninas (by Diego Velazquez)
- Painting Description: A painting of a room filled with people in extravagant clothing.
- What To Look Out For: The main in the far background has his arm in the wrong direction in the background, in the door frame. Very tricky to spot.
Mona Lisa (by Leonardo da Vinci)
- Painting Description: It’s the Mona Lisa! It’s a portrait of an enigmatic woman.
- What To Look Out For: The fake version’s eyebrows are raised. Her expressions is all wrong!
Otani Oniji III in the Role of the Servant Edobei (by Toshusai Sharaku)
- Painting Description: A Japanese portrait of a very angry looking man.
- What To Look Out For: The fake version has inverted eyebrows — instead of angry, he looks sad.
Summer (by Guiseppe Arcimboldo)
- Painting Description: A painting of a woman made out of fruit.
- What To Look Out For: There’s a flower on the chest in the real version that’s missing on the fake.
The Blue Boy (by Thomas Gainsborough)
- Painting Description: A painting of a boy in a blue outfit.
- What To Look Out For: The boy’s head in the fake painting is covered by long bangs. Some of his forehead can be seen in the real painting.
The Hunters Snow (by Pieter Bruegel The Elder)
- Painting Description: A snowy landscape with two men and a whole bunch of dogs.
- What To Look Out For: The fake painting has removed some of the dogs from the left side of the two men.
The Milk Maid (by Johannes Vermeer)
- Painting Description: Depicts a servant woman pouring liquid from a pitcher.
- What To Look Out For: The pitcher is pouring way more liquid in the fake version. In the real version, it’s just a small trickle.
The Night Watch (by Rembrandt van Rijn)
- Painting Description: A large group of armed men walking outdoors.
- What To Look Out For: The large man above the leader is missing his top hat in the fake version.
Vitruvian Man (by Leonardo da Vinci)
- Painting Description: The famous diagram of the human figure.
- What To Look Out For: This one is easy! There’s a giant coffee stain in the top right corner.
Wind God and Thunder God (by Ogata Korin)
- Painting Description: A Japanese folding screen with the winter god (Fujin) and the thunder god (Raijin) depicted.
- What To Look Out For: The colors are swapped in the fake version! The god on the left
Like I said up top, if you’ve found a painting that isn’t on this list, it’s 100% authentic. Only these paintings have forgery variants!


CLASP in the Field: Seeing First-Hand How Solar-Water Pumps Are Improving Livelihoods in Kenya
On November 19, 2021, Efficiency for Access team members went out into the field to witness some of the ongoing activities of our solar water pump consumer awareness-raising campaign in Machakos county, Kenya. During this visit, they met Samuel Ndutu, a farmer from the Mwala sub-county, who relies on solar water pumping to irrigate his farm.
Samuel is a widowed father of two who left formal employment a few years back and now relies on farming to provide for his family’s needs, such as his sons’ education. On his farm, Samuel grows various vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes, cabbages, kales, bananas, pawpaws, eggplants, and more. These crops go through different growth cycles, requiring different levels of care and intervention, as well as need varying amounts of water to produce high and healthy yields. For example, tomatoes and cabbages require frequent watering, which is a scarce resource in the hot and dry Machakos county.
Samuel’s farm is approximately half a kilometre away from the nearest water pan (a pond for storing rainwater), which he and surrounding households rely on as a water source for their livestock and crop farming. After weeks of research on online farming forums, looking for an effective and affordable means of getting the water to his farm, Samuel came across a neighbour who had shared her experience using a solar water pump on her farm. He got in touch with her and learned more about the pump’s performance, its purchase process, and how it had impacted her farming output. Satisfied with this information, Samuel contacted a local pump supplier and purchased a submersible solar water pump kit with a battery. By the time of the field visit, he had been using the pump for six months and was pleased with its performance, not having experienced any breakdowns so far. He was particularly impressed by the pump successfully pumping water uphill across a distance of over 400 meters. Aside from pumping water, he also uses the solar home system the pump came with for lighting and charging small household appliances like mobile phones.
“The pump has met the expectations I had, especially considering the distance and elevation of my farm. I have had no issues so far,” says Samuel. He further appreciated the freed-up time to attend to other tasks while water is pumped into his tank automatically. Before the purchase, he would fetch water himself—a time-consuming task.
Samuel explained that he typically pumps between 7,000- 8,000 litres over eight to nine hours. He switches the pump on in the morning, lets it run till lunchtime, empties the storage tank by watering his crops and then re-fills the tank. Samuel only pumps once a week during humid periods, but when it is drier, he pumps twice weekly. He mentioned an interest in purchasing a second pump, preferably a more powerful model than his current one, since he is keen to expand his farm to increase yields and, therefore, his income.
In addition to the pump performing as advertised, Samuel liked that he was not incurring ongoing costs to get water to his farm. If he had a fuel-powered pump, it would cost him about 5-8 USD per use. Additionally, he appreciated the convenience of the “pay as you go” product-financing model he used as an alternative to having to part with a prohibitive upfront payment. Samuel is also satisfied with the after-sales support offered by the manufacturer. The company’s engineer installed the pump at no extra cost, and after that, whenever he has had an inquiry, all he has had to do is get in touch with the manufacturer’s support team on the phone for assistance.
Samuel is considered an influencer farmer in the area, and neighbours come to him to learn about farming with a solar water pump. Visiting his farm and seeing how using the solar water pump has boosted his farming productivity was a great reminder that efficient, solar-powered appliances improve and support the livelihoods of off-grid communities and households sustainably.
As CLASP continues to manage the Efficiency for Access consumer awareness campaign through February 2022, we look forward to uncovering more insights from the end-users like Samuel. To learn more about the campaign, follow us on Twitter or email us via email@example.com.


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Rockford, Minnesota, United States
Home page: www.mmscanlon.com
I am a Christian author and speaker. I have been a writer for all of my life, starting from about the age of six, though this is the first time that I am offering my books to the public. I had written many poetry pieces while in my twenties, some of which I received awards for, and also have had them published in the past.
I believe that the more an author is involved in every aspect of their book - from the making of it to the marketing of it - and the more they research and get to know the needs of their target audience, the more successful a book will be!
I love to write and encourage people to think outside the box. Many people are gifted in different ways, and I love to encourage them to use their giftings in a widely productive way.
I have recently finished writing a book based on my life testimony. It is entitled 'The Life I Lost'. It chronicles not only my heart breaking past, but I have also written about my near death experience when I was overdosed by an angry drug dealer, and what I had seen during that time of 'death'.
I have a wide target audience for this book, as it reaches pre-teens, teens, young adults, as well as adults because they can relate to a lot of the experiences that I had written about in the book.
'The Life I Lost' hits on issues such as abuse, peer pressure, rejection, abandonment, drug addiction, violence, suicide, etc, and hits home on many issues that my target audience are facing in their lives today.
I have also written a wonderful Christian adventure book, entitled 'Victor E. Standings and the search for the Lost Key', which is well liked by children as well as youth and young adults who describe it as a mix between Chronicles of Narnia and Pirates of the Caribbean!
Another of my books recently published is 'Prophetic Impressions: Thirty Days With Christ' and is now available to the public as well. This book is for a general audience and is based on a thirty day period spent with the Lord in which He reveals many things about the Kingdom of God as well as Hell.
This is the perfect book for those that are wondering what Heaven looks like, or are wondering if Hell is real. If you are curious about the Kingdom of God, then 'Prophetic Impressions: Thirty Days With Christ' is the book for you!
More information about my books can be found at http://stores.lulu.com/victorestandings
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LightSquared, based in Reston, Virginia, listed assets of $4.48 billion and debt of $2.29 billion as of Feb. 29 in a Chapter 11 filing yesterday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. The filing followed intense negotiations with creditors, who had requested that the company’s backer, Philip Falcone, step aside. Falcone and the current management team will remain with the company, Terry Neal, a LightSquared spokesman, said yesterday.
Good riddance. And suck it, George Soros.


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Troc-Cadeaux: Cooking with Chef Maluh (ONLINE)
10/12/2020 @ 18:00 - 20:00Free
Hosted by Native Immigrant and Métèque
On line, via ZOOM.
Registration link coming soon…
Details coming soon…
Register and you will receive an email with the link to connect to Zoom.
L’Atelier d’art Métèque and the organization Native Immigrant have teamed up with Diversité artistique Montréal (DAM) to offer immigrant artists and artists who are 65 and over the opportunity to give artistic workshops to the public of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Côte-des-Neiges during spring 2020.
TROC-CADEAUX is an initiative which aims to celebrate cultural exchanges. Considering the cultural background of each immigrant as a gift to share, a source of enrichment for the host society, this project will make sharing possible through art objects created during workshops, exhibited during the event. and exchanged between all the participants.
This project is funded under the Montreal Cultural Development Agreement between the City of Montreal and the Government of Quebec.


A four-legged pitch invader has stolen the show in Everton's 2-0 FA Cup win over Dagenham and Redbridge after a cat scrambled onto the pitch.
Kevin Mirallas had just scored Everton's second goal in the third-round tie with an 85th-minute penalty when a black and white cat crept onto the pitch in the Everton penalty area.
After giving Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles the runaround, it was picked up by a member of the Goodison Park security staff and taken away, allowing the game to resume.
Asked if it might prove a good omen, Everton manager Roberto Martinez replied: "Hopefully. I thought he had great style and movement."


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The recent US airstrike against Syrian forces that reportedly killed scores of soldiers in the Syrian city of Dayr al-Zawr was deliberate, says an anti-war activist in Chicago.
“For five years, the US and NATO have backed foreign armies attacking the people of Syria,” said Joe Iosbaker, a leader of the United National Antiwar Committee.
It was not a coincidence that the US military attacked the Syrian military airbase in Dayr al-Zawr, Iosbaker said in an interview with Press TV on Monday.
The Pentagon has been inciting violence is Syria by providing military training and weapons to terrorist groups like Daesh (ISIL) and the al-Qaeda affiliated al-Nusra Front, he added.
Al-Nusra Front was set up shortly after foreign-sponsored militancy erupted in Syria in 2011. Originally supported by Daesh, the al-Nusra Front split from the Takfiri terrorist group in 2013.
On Saturday, US-led coalition aircraft bombed the airbase in Dayr al-Zawr, killing dozens of Syrian soldiers and injuring at least a hundred more.
Britain, Australia and Denmark have also announced their aircraft were among a group of Western warplanes that targeted the Syrian forces.
The attack is likely to endanger an already shaky ceasefire deal, which was agreed by the US and Russia and came into effect in Syria on Monday 12 September.
The air raids by the US Air Force and its allies have already caused a war of words between Russia, Syria and the United States.
Russia and Syria accuse Washington of deliberately launching the strikes to help the Daesh advance in the area.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday condemned the strike as a "flagrant American aggression." He said world powers are supporting terrorist organizations in Syria, particularly Daesh.


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Landon Donovan doesn't remember being cut from the World Cup squad
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Second chances in college football are rare, but why?
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Daum Games has officially announced that two new player classes will be released for Black Desert Online later this month. The new classes include the Musa and the Maehwa, who will bring new abilities and play styles for the character roster. Both classes will be available for the game on April 20. You can check out reveal videos for both classes in the player below.
The Musa is a melee class that relies on high speed and fast reactions to stay one step ahead of the enemy. The Musa have incredible mobility and specialize in AoE-focused attacks. The class also excels in small-scale PvP. Musa is best when it dashes across the battlefield to beat enemies with powerful AoE attacks.
The Musa is a melee class that relies on high speed and fast reactions to stay ahead of the enemy. With incredible mobility and a specialty for AoE-focused attacks, the Musa excels in small-scale PvP. The Musa is at its best when dashing across the battlefield to dispatch enemies with powerful AoE attacks, but each uncalculated move can be deadly due to his lower defense.
The Maehwa is a female counterpart for the Musa class and will feature similar stats. The Maehwa class fights with a Blade and Short Bow. The class has quick movement to avoid attacks. The Maehwa class is also melee oriented, and the Short Bow offers a nice selection of ranged attacks to defeat targets and provide openings for close quarter attacks.
Black Desert Online is available now. The new player classes will be available to players next week.


Posted on February 19, 2024
Following the severe flooding that hit Agusan del Sur, Governor Santiago Cane Jr. said that the key solution is to dredge the Agusan River.
Cane said this during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to the province on Friday, February 16, where the latter presided over a situation briefing on the effects of the trough of the low pressure Area (LPA) in Caraga.
Cane said that it will take months before the floodwaters subside to their normal level. This is because of the slow flow of the Agusan River due to siltation, highlighting the need for national government assistance.
“This (flooding) will take a while, even if it doesn’t rain anymore. Until March, there will still be floodwater. Although the number of affected barangays will decrease day by day, [for] the barangays along the Agusan River [it] will take months before the floodwater fully subsides,” he said.
When Marcos asked what could be done to speed up the flow of water, Cane suggested that the solution is to dredge the Agusan River, from its mouth in Butuan City to the upstream river along Agusan del Sur.
He added that at the mouth of the Agusan River in Butuan Bay, an island had formed in the middle of the river due to siltation, hindering the flow of water, but the local government does not have enough funds for dredging.
“I suppose we’ll just have to wait until we can put together the plan for the river. We’ll dredge it again. The siltation is really bad; it is the same problem everywhere,” Marcos said in response.
During the briefing, Cane reported that 53% of the population of Agusan del Sur was affected by the flooding. Thirteen of the province’s 14 municipalities were affected.
He reported that the total estimated amount of damage to properties, infrastructure, and agriculture is P2,295,983,284.
On January 31, the provincial government declared a state of calamity.
Potential risk of dredging
In February 2017, following heavy floods in Caraga and Davao provinces, then-agriculture secretary Manny Pinol announced the Duterte administration’s approval to dredge four major rivers, including the silted Agusan River, to mitigate the perennial flooding that cause damage to crops and properties.
A study conducted a few months after Piñol’s announcement concluded that dredging the river is an effective approach to addressing the flooding concerns along the Agusan River, particularly in terms of depth and extent as dredging allows the river to contain a greater volume of floodwater in any given scenario. However, the study noted that this approach will have a long-term negative impact.
“As dredging also smoothens the river bed, the flood velocity and the stream power along it significantly increased compared to the true scenario. This was greatly observed as the rainfall event becomes more extreme in the area,” the study said.
The study emphasized that this would greatly impact the river, potentially leading to bank erosion and sedimentation, especially considering that the much of the stretch of the Agusan River consists of bare soil.
Researchers said the study is a good reference for lawmakers on how they would take action on the planned dredging of the Agusan River.


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BUCKIE residents are being encouraged to have their say on what the future looks like for their community.
Moray Council’s Community Support Unit will hold an event on Saturday 17 November, from 1 – 4pm at the Buckie Royal British Legion. At the event they’ll be chatting to locals about the experiences and aspirations of the community, and identifying priorities for children and young people in the area.
Working with residents, a plan will be produced which outlines areas for improvement – with a focus on attainment and employability, as well as giving locals a greater voice in community affairs.
Findings from recent community engagement will be displayed, and there’s also free refreshments and a bouncy castle to keep the kids entertained.
The Community Support Unit will also be at the Portessie Public Hall Christmas Fair, on Saturday 24 November from 9.30am - noon, to give people a chance to take part in the discussion.
Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live. Nestling between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, Moray stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Brodie Castle in the west.

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Longacre Theatre | New York, New York
There are SO many excellent shows on broadway right now but none of them are as good as Macbeth – Play, not one bit! It's the leading in show! The legendary production is going to have you screaming ENCORE! Its just so exciting! Heading back to stage for spring, 2022 and showing at the incredible, Longacre Theatre, Manhattan, New York on Friday 1st April 2022, tickets are selling out FAST, tours re known to sell out so act quickly and book to gain access before everyone else! This is absolutely the best show on stage, your April is going to be unmatched. Press buy this instant!
This won't be just another Friday, this could be a lifestyle! A Broadway fan recently shared: "It started as something different to do on a weekend in New York, but it turned into a lifestyle! I am a part of a community, my phone is filled with show tunes. I disengage from the rest of the world and dive into a story of a different time. "
And there isn't a more suitable place for you to experience this incredible feeling than Longacre Theatre! You won’t believe your eyes when you visit Longacre Theatre in Manhattan New York and experience the incredible sights that are only possible here. Not only will you get to enjoy leading musical show from some incredible theater talents but you’ll also be able to relax in a venue that’s designed with style, class, and comfort in mind. Expertly crafted lighting and sound engineering mean that no matter where you are in the audience, you’ll be able to clearly see and hear every moment of the action. Buy your tickets now and join us for Macbeth – Play!


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Dax Shephard is an American actor, writer, director, and podcast host. Since the year 2018, he is hosting ‘Armchair expert.’ This is a podcast in which interviews of several celebrities, journalists are being taken. Dax is working since the year 1996 in the industry. Dax Shephard is best recognized for his notable performances in the movies like Without a Paddle(2014), Zathura: A Space Adventure(2005), Employee of the month (2006), Idiocracy (2006), Let’s go to prison (2006), Hit and run (2012) and CHiPS(2017). He also displayed Crosby Braverman’s role in the drama series called Parenthood from the years 2010 to 2015. He also appeared in ‘The Ranch’ and ‘Punk’d.’
Quick facts about Dax Shephard
- Dax’s parents got divorced when he was just 3 years old.
- Shephard’s mother has been married 4 times.
- He completed his graduation from Walled Lake Central High School in the year 1993.
- He was interested in being a stand-up comedian when he was a child.
- He also appeared in the movie ‘Rome’ in the year 2010 with his wife, Kristen Bell.
Dax met actress Kristen Bell at the birthday party of a mutual friend. They began dating each other in the year 2007. In January 2010, they announced their engagement. They got married on October 17, 2013. They have two adorable daughters.
Also, Dax keeps doing charities. He donates much of his time to the Hollenbeck Youth Centre.
The estimated net worth of this great actor is $40 million. This is a combined net worth with her wife, namely Kristen Bell. Dax has been seen in several movies, which have been a great success. Kristen and Dax own at least two residential apartment buildings in LA. Shephard’s net worth is determined less than his wife’s net worth. But Shephard is cool with the fact that his net worth is less than his wife’s. In fact, he is glad that his family is financially secured. He is different from males who have difficulty in accepting that their female counterparts earn more than them. He is surely a great and mature human being. He will surely showcase his talent and make his family really proud.

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If your bath towels have a sour smell, there are a few things you can do to get rid of the odor. First, make sure that you are washing your towels regularly. Towels should be washed in hot water with a mild detergent and then hung up to dry completely.
If your towels are not being washed often enough, bacteria can build up and cause them to smell sour. You can also try adding vinegar or baking soda to your wash cycle to help eliminate odors. If the sour smell persists, it may be time to replace your bath towels.
- 1) Hang your bath towels outside in the sun for a few hours
- The UV rays from the sun will help to remove any sour odors from the towels
- 2) Add a cup of white vinegar to your washing machine when you wash your towels
- The vinegar will help to break down any sour smells that may be present in the fabric
- 3) Use a mild detergent when washing your towels
- Avoid using harsh chemicals or fragranced detergents as these can sometimes make sour smells worse
- 4) Rinse your towels thoroughly after washing them, and then hang them up to dry in a well-ventilated area
Why Do My Bath Towels Smell Sour Right Out of the Laundry?
There are a few reasons why your bath towels may smell sour right out of the laundry. One reason could be that you have a buildup of detergent, fabric softener, or other laundry products in your washing machine. This can happen if you don’t clean your washing machine regularly, or if you use too much of these products when doing laundry.
Another reason for sour-smelling towels could be that they haven’t been rinsed properly after being washed. If there is still soap or other residue on the towels after they’ve gone through the wash cycle, this can cause them to smell sour. Finally, towels can start to smell sour if they’re stored in a damp environment.
If your laundry room is humid or doesn’t have good ventilation, this could be causing your towels to develop a musty odor over time. To avoid this, make sure to store your clean towels in a dry place where they won’t get musty or mildewed.
How Do You Get the Sour Smell Out of Towels And Washcloths?
If you’re noticing a sour smell coming from your towels or washcloths, there are a few things you can do to get rid of it. First, make sure you’re washing them regularly. Towels and washcloths can start to smell sour if they’re not washed often enough.
If you’re already washing them regularly, try using a vinegar rinse during the wash cycle. Just add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the wash cycle along with your regular laundry detergent. The vinegar will help to break down any build-up that may be causing the sour smell.
Finally, make sure you’re drying your towels and washcloths completely after each use. Leaving them damp can also cause them to start smelling sour. If you follow these tips, you should be able to get rid of that sour smell for good!
How Do You Get the Bad Smell Out of Bath Towels?
Bath towels can start to smell bad for a variety of reasons. If you don’t wash them often enough, sweat and body oils can build up, causing them to smell musty. If you use too much detergent or fabric softener when you wash them, that can also leave behind a lingering scent.
Even if you’re washing your towels regularly, if you’re not using the right kind of detergent, they may not come out smelling fresh and clean. To get rid of the bad smell in your bath towels, start by washing them more frequently. If that doesn’t work, switch to a different type of detergent.
Look for one that’s designed specifically for towels and is low sudsing so it won’t leave behind any residue. You might also want to try using white vinegar in the wash cycle – just add 1/2 cup to the rinse cycle – which can help remove odors. Finally, make sure you’re drying your towels completely after each wash; damp towels are more likely to develop mildew and bacteria growth, which can also lead to an unpleasant smell.
Why Do Towels Go Sour?
Have you ever had a towel that just smelled bad, no matter how often you washed it? Or maybe you noticed a musty smell coming from your washing machine, and you couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. If so, then you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when towels go sour.
There are a few reasons why towels might start to smell bad. One possibility is that they’re not being washed often enough. Towels can absorb sweat, bacteria, and other particles from our bodies, and if they’re not laundered frequently enough, those contaminants can build up and cause an unpleasant odor.
Another reason towels might go sour is because they’re not getting dry enough between uses. If towels are left damp for too long, mold and mildew can start to grow on them, which will also lead to an unpleasant smell. Finally, sometimes towels just absorb smells from our homes – cooking odors, smoke, pets, etc.
These smells can be tough to get rid of, even with regular laundering. If your towels are starting to smell bad, there are a few things you can do to try to freshen them up. First of all, make sure you’re washing them frequently enough – at least once per week if they’re being used regularly.
You might also want to try using a vinegar rinse in the wash cycle – this can help break down any built-up residue and freshen the fabric. Finally, make sure your towels are getting plenty of air circulation so they have a chance to fully dry between uses; otherwise mold or mildew could be the culprit behind that musty smell!
HOW TO REMOVE MILDEW SMELL FROM TOWELS!
Why Does My Husband’S Towel Stink After He Showers
If you’ve ever wondered why your husband’s towel smells bad after he showers, there are a few possible explanations. First, it could be that he’s not washing his towel often enough. Towels can harbor bacteria and other unpleasant odors if they’re not washed regularly, so make sure to remind him to throw his towel in the laundry every few days.
Another possibility is that he’s not using a good quality soap or shower gel. Some products simply don’t do a good job of cleansing the skin and leaving behind a fresh scent. If this is the case, suggest that he switch to a different brand or try using essential oils in his shower routine.
Finally, it could be that your husband has an underlying health condition that causes his body odor to be stronger than average. If you suspect this is the case, it’s important to talk to your doctor about potential treatments. In any case, if your husband’s towel smells bad after he showers, there are steps you can take to alleviate the problem.
By working together, you should be able to get rid of those pesky odors for good!
How to Get Smell Out of Towels With Vinegar
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of getting a musty smell out of your towels, you know it can be quite the challenge. But never fear, there is a simple solution! All you need is some vinegar and a little elbow grease and your towels will be good as new in no time.
To start, gather up all of your smelly towels and wash them on the hottest setting possible. Make sure to add a cup or two of vinegar to the wash cycle – this will help to break down any build-up that may be causing the odor. Once the towels are done washing, hang them outside in direct sunlight if possible.
The UV rays from the sun will further help to eliminate any remaining smells. And that’s it! With just a few simple steps, you’ll have your towels smelling fresh and clean once again.
Why Do Towels Smell After Washing
Have you ever wondered why your towels smell after washing them? It’s not just your imagination, there’s actually a scientific reason behind it. Towels are made of absorbent materials like cotton or microfiber that can soak up water and sweat.
When these towels are used and laundered, bacteria from your body can get trapped in the fabric. Over time, this bacteria will start to break down and release an unpleasant odor. There are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening.
First, make sure to wash your towels frequently. This will help to remove any build-up of bacteria before it has a chance to become problematic. You should also avoid using fabric softeners on your towels as they can actually trap bacteria in the fabric.
Finally, be sure to dry your towels completely after each use – leaving them damp can create the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive.
How to Get Sour Smell Out of Clothes
If your clothes are starting to smell sour, there are a few things you can do to get rid of the odor. First, try washing the affected items in hot water with a strong detergent. If that doesn’t work, you can try soaking the clothes in a mixture of vinegar and water.
Let them soak for at least an hour before washing again. You may also want to add some baking soda to the wash cycle to help absorb any remaining odors. If your clothes still smell sour after all of these treatments, you may need to have them professionally cleaned.
If you’re noticing that your bath towels have a sour smell, it’s likely due to bacteria build-up. This can happen if you don’t allow them to fully dry in between uses, or if you store them in a humid environment. To get rid of the sour smell, wash your towels in hot water with vinegar or baking soda.
You can also try using a laundry sanitizer. If the problem persists, it may be time to replace your bath towels.


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Jon Favreau will join Vince Vaughn in Universal’s crime thriller “Term Life”.
The pic follows Vaughn’s character, a thief who, when a job goes bad, is hunted by dirty cops, hit men and the mafia. He takes out a life insurance policy to leave something behind for his estranged daughter but the catch; it doesn’t kick in for 21 days.
Production on the project began on March 1 with Peter Billingsley directing.
A.J. Lieberman, who created the original graphic novel with Nick Thornborrow, wrote the script.
Vaughn is producing with Micah Mason Victoria Vaughn and Kevin Frakes while Raj Brinder Singh is exec producing.
The announcement comes on the back on Favreau’s recent appearance at SWSX, where his film “Chef” was premiered. You can catch him in other recent hits including “The Wolf of Wall Street”, “Iron Man 3” and “Identity Thief”.