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The cash-strapped Nanaimo branch of the SPCA does a fantastic job of rehabilitating and uniting abused or neglected animals with pet owners who will love them.
Currently, the Nanaimo branch is closed under quarantine to deal with multiple ringworm infections in animals under SPCA care.
This is a surprise expense the Nanaimo branch has no budget to deal with.
Speaking at the Paws for a Cause event Sunday at Maffeo-Sutton Park - the largest annual fundraising event for the SPCA - Leon Davis, the branch manager of the Nanaimo SPCA, told the Daily News the local SPCA receives no funding from any level of government and relies totally on the goodwill of area residents to help fund the programs both the provincial SPCA and provincial government mandate it to.
Sunday at Maffeo-Sutton, the Nanaimo SPCA raised approximately $20,000 - it was hoping for $25,000.
It has an annual budget of approximately $700,000 and is expected to pay for special SPCA constables, who investigate allegations of animal abuse and neglect. These investigations come out of the local SPCA's budget.
So far this year, the local SPCA constable has investigated more than 1,000 allegations of animal abuse or neglect.
That's expensive but so is waiting to testify in court. The SPCA has no choice. By provincial mandate, it must investigate these allegations whether they are true or not.
This begs the question that if the province is forcing the SPCA to investigate allegations of animal abuse or neglect, why aren't they helping the organization by funding these numerous allegations?
The province used to pitch in about 10% of the annual funding needed today but that has disappeared and the Nanaimo Branch can only stay open because of private contributions. This is a shame.
Nobody can deny the SPCA provides a needed service to people. Just ask anyone who has loved a pet they or their parents retrieved from an SPCA shelter.
The organization is mandated to work with the provincial government when it comes to investigations of animal cruelty or neglect but the province refuses to pay for the constables needed to investigate these claims.
It's a wonder SPCA shelters remain open anywhere in the province.
Anyone who doubts if people are concerned about the welfare of cats and dogs, need only look at the Daily News's letters and online comments anytime a story appears about the neglect or abuse of an animal.
Sunday, the Daily News saw the results of one instance where the local SPCA stepped in and rescued a dog that had been left dying on the side of a road after being hit by a car.
Known as Pepper two years ago and now named Apple, the fouryear-old bull terrier was reunited with her two-year-old son Dash.
The reunification would never have happened without the Nanaimo SPCA's intervention.
Pepper was placed in foster care after the car accident and had her puppies. It was the Nanaimo SPCA who placed Pepper in the home and now she's loved by her new owners as are her puppies.
The Nanaimo SPCA arranged this on a shoestring budget with no help from any level of government. Not only did the organization save Pepper's life but she delivered seven puppies who are now beloved by their owners.
There's a reason the government mandates local SPCAs to investigate animal abuse allegations. There's no reason they can't help pay for it.
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They started with some words about Deputy Chris Butler and a moment of silence (see VDT Obituary. Then they plowed through agenda. Commissioner Demarcus Marshall did introduce a little levity by asking if the drug testing for the MIDS bus service was just for the drivers. Answer: yes.
On the dozen Sheriff pursuit vehicles bid, Commissioner Marshall also noted that a few years ago (they voted 25 March 2014 there was a similar bid of Cass Burch vs. Langdale Ford for which they had additional testimony. The excuse for picking Cass Burch even though once again not the low bid was that it was that the Burch price was still less than the state contract price, and maintenance would cost less. It’s refreshing to see them actually discussing bids. It’s curious they only ever seem to choose a bid that is not the lowest when it’s from Cass Burch.
The County Manager had no additional report to his no report of the previous morning.
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Craig Dawson's second-half strike extended Rochdale's unbeaten run in a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Plymouth at Spotland.
Bradley Wright-Phillips fired the visitors ahead in the 18th minute following a defensive mix up in the Rochdale six-yard box. Goalkeeper Josh Lillis came to collect Kari Arnison's long throw but was blocked off by his own defender Josh Thompson and Wright-Phillips struck a low drive through a crowd of bodies and into the net.
Onismor Bhasera forced a good save from Lillis just after the break as Plymouth dominated, before Gary Jones had Rochdale's first effort on target, beaten away by Roman Larrieu.
The hosts were level after 65 minutes, though, when Jason Kennedy squared for Dawson and he fired home from 10 yards.
Kennedy's cross-shot and Chris O'Grady's stinging drive almost handed Rochdale the lead as momentum swung towards the hosts.
Lillis pulled off a fine saves to keep out Wright-Phillips' effort after a slip by Dawson and later tipped Craig Noone's curling shot onto the crossbar as it ended all square.


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At arguably one of the world’s largest fintech festivals, there was no shortage of innovative products. Here are 5 that really stood out
The inaugural Singapore Fintech Festival organised by Singapore’s central bank (MAS), which is arguably the biggest fintech festival n the world – and largest tech event in Singapore – is finally upon us. The week long event spans different locations spread across the country, from Singapore Expo to Marina Bay Sands.
Its mission: to evangelise Singapore’s position as a powerhouse hub for the fintech revolution sweeping the region. To show the world that the Republic means business.
Fintech startups and financial corporations hailing from global markets including Israel, South Korea, Thailand and Japan decked the exhibition halls with their booths – all filled with cool, innovative fintech-focussed apps and IoT products.
e27 went scouring through the FinTech conference in Singapore Expo to uncover five awesome fintech startups that tickled our fancy.
It is not uncommon to see wallets stuffed with an assortment of credit cards and loyalty cards. For many years, physical cards defined the era of cashless transactions. Now, with the herald of financial apps, cards will undoubtedly go the way of the dodo.
Touché delivers a biometric Point-of-Sale (POS) solution to businesses. Here’s how it works.
The customer creates a profile and registers all his credit cards and loyalty cards at one of Touché’s devices. In lieu of a password, customers use two fingerprints to authenticate their ID (the biometric component is located at the back of the device).
Each Touché POS device will then be able to retrieve the customer’s profile from the database as long as he/she is authenticated. The POS system even selects the optimal card the customer should use to pay for the transaction. For instance, a credit card from a certain bank may offer special discounts at the outlet.
The Touché device also comes equipped with the traditional card swiping function so businesses do not need to stock two separate POS systems.
TravelersBox delivers a sorely-needed solution to, I daresay, anyone who’s had ever to step out of their country: an outlet to get rid of spare foreign currency.
Most, if not all, moneychangers do not accept coins or notes that are too small in value, so most travellers end up having to store a bunch of foreign currency in some forgotten drawer or jar.
TravelersBox’s kiosk allows travellers to transfer their spare change into their PayPal or credit card accounts. Additionally, they can also convert it into credit for selected e-commerce portals such as Lazada. In some countries, it can be converted into iTunes or Starbucks credit or even Skype credits.
Currently, these kiosks are deployed in airports in countries including Turkey, Georgia, Philippines, Israel, Italy and Japan.
Expect to see it pop up in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Russia very soon.
There is a lot of talk of financial inclusion going on these days. The fintech wave will reach into the lives of both the wealthy and the poor.
But what about the physically disadvantaged?
Thailand-based startup Beacon believes that the visually-impaired should not be left out. It has designed an app that employs the use of multi-sensory interaction, allowing this demographic to make p2p transactions easily.
First, the high contrast colours and the large fonts allow users to identify the figures and words easily. Then it features a unique rotary keypad similar to an old-school rotary telephone, which supposedly reduces the incidents of errors (there is also an option to switch to a regular qwerty keypad).
The app uses haptic feedback to notify when an entry has been completed or to confirm a transaction. And if these functions are not sufficient, all inputs are communicated to the user via voice, adding another layer of assurance.
Data entry is a very thankless, boring job, one that often elicits defeated groans of “well, I guess someone has to do it.” And sometimes, too much of it can result in human error that can take hours to find and resolve.
Singapore-based startup Gleematic wants to tackle this pain point by introducing robots that can automate the process. It is able to copy the mouse clicks and keystrokes made by human workers in business applications, allowing them to take over menial tasks such as transferring large volumes of data into another system. Gleematic is also able to work with legacy-era systems.
e27 has written about it before, but it is still worth a mention for readers heading down to check out the exhibits.
soCASH is on a mission to turn every store, both retail chains and mom-pop stores, into cashpoints, allowing customers to make cash withdrawals without going to an ATM and getting charged a fee on top of it.
Banks would love it because they don’t have to build more ATMs and spend time and resources have to restock the cash. Stores love it because they can get large volumes of their daily earnings deposited into their accounts automatically. It’s a win-win solution, really.
And two days ago, soCASH was officially endorsed by the Singapore government, so you know it’s legit.
Bonus entry: Smart Money Exchange ATM
This solution, developed by Singapore-based Webcrown solutions, is still in the proof of concept phase, but has great potential if deployed.
As the name suggests, the Smart Money Exchange ATM is essentially a currency exchange ATM that operates 24/7. Currently, most traditional moneychangers in Singapore operate till about 9.30 pm everyday.
The rates will be determined via live market currency exchange rates. The team says it has an extensive background in the forex exchange space and the ATM will stock major currencies.
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COOK COUNTY — A Rosemont teen pleaded guilty Monday to one count of aggravated battery for his part in a fight last year in which another teen was fatally stabbed.
Edgar Campos, 17, of the 9400 block of Maple Street was the first of five teenagers to be sentenced for the Dec. 12 death of Angel Fernandez, 16, of the 1300 block of Baldwin Court, Palatine.
Fernandez was stabbed during a fight near Maine East High School in Park Ridge
Campos was originally charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery, but on Monday prosecutors said they had dropped the murder charge because Campos did not actively participate in the stabbing.
Cook County Circuit Judge Timothy Chambers sentenced Campos to an indeterminate sentence. Prosecutors said Campos, who was 16 when the crime was committed, could be held in a juvenile facility until he turns 21.

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this ruffly onesie waiting for its iron-on tranfer to go on the front...
these fabric flowers waiting for rhinestones and buttons and pins on the back and a slide for an alligator clip or a headband...(this junky picture does not do those Asian print fabrics justice).
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an experiment with microfiche. Just an experiment. We'll see what happens here...I just could not bear to see them be thrown away.
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The massive dance festival at The Matterley Bowl near Winchester in Hampshire already has The Chemical Brothers headlining alongside Underworld, ADF, Fatboy Slim and others in nine separate arenas.
Lavelle – Mo’ Wax founder and DJ Shadow‘s partner in UNKLE – will DJ in the main Home Arena.
Presence, the soul/house collective formed by Charles Webster, will have guest live vocals from Shara Nelson, Sara Jay and Steve Edwards.
Dot Allison, ex-One Dove singer whose new album ‘Message Personal’ is out next week, will perform live.
The Egg have also just announced a UK tour plus a new single and box-set.
The band’s 1998 album ‘Travelator’ is being reissued on March 8 as a box-set with remix album ‘Get Some Mixes Together’, previously only available at live shows.
This is followed by a new single ‘Hey Charlie’ in early April.
The Egg‘s tour calls at
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A Memphis man turned himself in to authorities Friday evening after he allegedly car-jacked a vehicle at a Tunica casino and evaded capture following a chase across the state line just hours earlier.
Tunica County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Cedric Davis said the suspect, identified as Yardley Lyons of Memphis, allegedly car-jacked an elderly couple’s vehicle in the parking lot of Bally’s Casino in the Resorts area of Tunica County and drove off with one of the victims in the vehicle. He said the victim was later released, unharmed, at the Tunica National Golf Course.
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text: Braun Enterprises has signed two more tenants at its proposed 2401 N. Shepherd retail development across from H-E-B's upcoming Heights grocery store, the company announced. Eyes on the Heights Optometry, represented by Patrick Valentz and Quy Nguyen of Xite Realty, has leased 2,000 square feet. RELATED:\u00a0Bishops Cuts\/Color inks Houston leases for Texas entry Club Pilates, represented by Lane Zieben with Retail Connection, has leased 1,500 square feet. RELATED:\u00a0H-E-B breaks ground on long-awaited Heights grocery Braun Enterprises anticipates breaking ground on the 25,000-square-foot project in October, said director of leasing Zach Wolf. Lovett Dental also plans a location there. The project sits on 1.2 acres that was\u00a0acquired by Braun Enterprises in late 2016. The Heights H-E-B, expected to open this fall, has spurred a number of retail projects. Capital Retail Properties and Wile Interests are developing the 30,000-square-foot Market at Houston Heights at North Shepherd Drive near 16th Street.


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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will help Indonesia plan its new capital, Nusantara (Indonesian term for ‘archipelago’), as a carbon-neutral and inclusive city.
ADB aims to help the Nusantara National Capital Authority (NNCA) design the new city, assess its potential environmental and social impacts, and mobilise financing from public and private sectors to support the city’s development. NNCA, the government agency in charge of planning and constructing the new capital, will also oversee the government’s transition to Nusantara and eventually become the city’s administrator.
“ADB looks forward to helping plan for the historic relocation of Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to Nusantara,” said Ahmed M. Saeed, ADB vice president for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.“Developing a brand-new city provides the unique opportunity to incorporate the latest thinking on what makes a city pleasant and efficient to live, work and play. ADB will share international lessons learned to help NNCA design and fund construction of the new capital.”
As a first step, ADB will support NNCA’s effort to organise an international conference to learn how other countries have handled the development of carbon-neutral and inclusive cities.
“We thank ADB for its timely support as we move ahead with the development of Nusantara,” said NNCA chairman Bambang Susantono. “There is substantial experience in creating carbon-neutral and inclusive cities elsewhere, and we are keen to work with ADB to understand these experiences and incorporate lessons learned.”
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In what can only be described as a triumphant return, Shah Rukh Khan, the 'King of Bollywood,' made a stellar comeback in 2023 after a four-year hiatus. The actor released three highly anticipated films – Pathaan, Jawaan, and Dunki – all of which have not only shattered box office records but have also left an indelible mark on the hearts of SRK fans worldwide.
On Monday, at a special fan meet and greet event in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan took a moment to express his heartfelt gratitude to his devoted fan base. The event was an opportunity for the megastar to connect with the people who have supported him throughout his illustrious career.
Emotions overflow as a devoted fan meets @iamsrk, a moment etched in the heart forever ❤❤#ShahRukhKhan #Dunkipic.twitter.com/b900xqHOuH — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) January 29, 2024
The actor shared his thoughts on the overwhelming love he received and the nervousness he felt about his comeback after such a prolonged break. In a video shared by the Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club on X, the actor said, "Because I have been working for 33 years, and you take such a big gap. Normally you do feel a little nervous, and you feel ki 'arrey yaar! I hope I have got the film right.'"
Shah Rukh Khan candidly acknowledged the ups and downs in his career, stating, "Usse pehle meri kuch filmein thi jo itni achi nahi gayi, to mujhe ye bhi lagne laga tha ki main achi filmein ab bana nahi raha hoon. But I think, more than my films, ek pyaar tha logo ka... jo Pathaan ke liye, Jo Jawaan ke liye, and jo Dunki ke liye... This whole country and people outside this country have actually taken me to their heart, more than the films, and have said that 'arrey yaar, 4 saal ke liye mat jaya karo. 2-4 mahine theek hai.'"
Expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Shah Rukh Khan thanked his fans, the audience, and people around the world for making him realize the impact he has had on their lives. He stated, "So I am very very thankful to all of you, to the audience and the whole world for making me realize 'jo main karta hu wo theek karta hoon aur mujhe wo baar baar karte rehna chahiye.'"
Despite the overwhelming success of his recent releases, Shah Rukh Khan has not yet announced his next project, keeping fans eagerly anticipating his next cinematic venture.


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Navan goalkeeper Aaaron Shanahan has re-signed for Airtricity League side Dundalk for the third time in his career and will, initially at least, be the understudy to Peter Cherrie at Oriel Park.
This is the third time Shanahan has signed for the Lilywhites having first joined the club in 2005 when Jim Gannon was in charge and again in 2008 when John Gill was in the mangerial seat.
The 28-year-old netminder will once again team up with Stephen Kenny who signed him for Shamrock Rovers last season.
Shanahan was involved with the Hoops side that won a Leinster Senior Cup when they defeated non-league giants St Patrick's CY in the final.
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Western Cape rental escalation four times national average
According to the TPN Market Strength Index landlords in the Western Cape can afford rental escalation rates four times higher than that of the national average but still remain the province with the best tenant payment performances in the country.
During the second quarter of 2016 the national rating of tenants in good standing recovered to 85.08% after a drop to 82.17% in Q1. Some 67.46% of tenants paid their rental on time, 6.29% paid during the “grace period” and 11.33% paid late.
TPN reports that despite the recovery of rental payments other credit repayments have declined further; only 60.22% of South Africans’ short-term credit accounts are current while 66.85% are current on their secured credit. All of this indicates a financially stressed consumer.
Why then is the Western Cape’s rental market willing and, based on the 89.52% of tenants who are in good standing, able to absorb rental escalations of 12.13%?
Nationally the average rental escalation rate is 2.89%, an indication of the fact that the average tenant is becoming more conscious of their total rental account, while the average rental escalation in Gauteng is 3.23%, a low rate which TPN believes is partly due to market equilibrium in the Gauteng market where demand and supply is equal.
According to research done by TPN it can be argued that rental escalation in the Western Cape is driven by a lack of supply. In its Q3 2016 Vacancy Survey TPN asked respondents to rate demand as strong (100), average (50) or weak (0) and to do the same for supply. The data provided a Demand Rating, a Supply Rating with the difference being the Market Strength Index.
TPN reports that nationally the TPN Rental Market Strength Index is 61.47, slowly moving in the direction of equilibrium as the Demand Rating (78.15) drops off and the Supply Rating (55.22) edges up. In the Western Cape the Demand Rating is 92, hopelessly under-supported by a Supply rating of 37.23.
Comparatively the Market Strength Index for Gauteng is 54.65 indicating a market that is almost in equilibrium and explaining the low rental escalations in the province. The fact that supply in the Western Cape is so limited, coupled with the current scale of semigration to the province, explains the high rental escalation.
Conversely it could be argued that in an area where tenants have a one in three chance of finding the rental accommodation they desire, they will remain current on their rental payment once they are able to find this accommodation. This likely explains the fact that the province enjoys the highest rate of tenants in good standing across the country.

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2025 Ram 2500 News, Redesign, Diesel, and Rumors. The all-new 2025 Ram 2500 is one of the most promising heavy-duty models on the market. It is already one of the better options available. This truck has a high level of capability and it gets the job done. The 2025MY will proceed in the same manner as its predecessor. Some updates are on the way, and we anticipate the best model.
There are already powerful gasoline and diesel engines to pick from. Towing capacity is incredible, and the Ram 2500 will once again compete with the Ford F-250 and Chevy Silverado 2500 models. The interior can be changed as well, and Ram will almost certainly sell a wide range of trim levels and limited editions once more. This truck will hit the markets in the last quarter of 2025 and here’s what we know about it.
More Torque From Diesel Engine?
The forthcoming 2025 Ram 2500 will continue to be available with two engine options. This heavy-duty truck once again offers both gasoline and diesel engines, which is a good thing. Both versions are reliable and powerful. A 6.4-liter V8 gasoline engine with up to 410 horsepower is standard. This engine also has an eight-speed automatic transmission and a cylinder deactivation system. A rear-wheel-drive system is standard, and the Power Wagon version has an AWD system as standard.
The optional 6.7-liter Cummins engine remains the best possible option. This turbodiesel engine has a power output of 370 horsepower. More specifically, the diesel engine produces 850 lb-ft of torque and the 2025MY will introduce an even higher level of torque. While this is not official, Ram could introduce an all-new 10-speed Allison automatic transmission. It will be the biggest upgrade this year if this truly happens.
Ram 2500 Changes
The upcoming 2025 Ram 2500 would be more visually appealing than its predecessor. The new model will look sharper and will wear crisper lines. In addition, some new exterior features are now available. Ram will start with a wider split grille and narrow LED headlights. Both the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 will get the same updates. Since there will be so many trim levels, there will be plenty of room for modification. Ram also sells a couple of exciting editions as well
One excellent example is the Limited Night Edition. This version has a distinct appearance, with more black accents and a sportier stance. The version is based on the premium Limited trim level, as the name implies. This model will offer nice-looking 20-inch wheels, numerous matte black accents, and new exterior colors.
The new 2025 Ram 2500 will benefit from the most recent modifications and upgrades on the inside. This is a recognizable cabin design that combines functionality and comfort. As previously said, the Ram 2500 model shares certain similarities with the Ram 1500 model. This is a good thing to hear because the interior of the Ram 1500 is genuinely impressive. More high-quality products will be introduced in the 2025MY. Additional chrome and true wood accents are also used.
A modern 12-inch touchscreen dominates the huge center console. This device is very user-friendly and has an excellent response. We anticipate a new UConnect infotainment interface as well as new driver-assistance aids. Ram will reveal the complete list of updates in the coming weeks.
2025 Ram 2500 Release Date, Price
The new 2025 Ram 2500 will be available in dealerships in late 2025. Ram’s heavy-duty lineup would most likely go on sale in November. The Ram 2500 starts at $34,000 and will rival other impressive models such as Ford F-250 and Chevy Silverado 2500.


What is the best eco-friendly vehicle choice for those of us who need a pickup or SUV? We are about to replace two older trucks with one that is more fuel-efficient.
—Barbara Roemer, via e-mail
Fuel efficiency has not typically been the calling card of pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs). Small hybrid gasoline-electrics are all the rage now among commuters looking to save money at the pump, but similar technology has been slower to gain traction in the “light truck” category. Carmakers have made strides in recent years, though, to meet growing demand for vehicles of all kinds that will sip and not gulp.
Currently, General Motors is the only carmaker offering hybrid pickups. Hybrid versions of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4s have been available since 2005, and get about 18 miles per gallon (mpg)/city and 21/highway. The non-hybrid versions get 15/19 mpg, but cost $1,500 less. GM claims that those paying the hybrid premium will get back that extra investment in fuel savings over three to five years.
Toyota reportedly has plans for hybridizing its full-size pickup line, too. The company recently unveiled its FTX concept truck, a large 4×4 hybrid pickup, hinting that technology developed for the project will likely end up in its current full-size Tundra pickup. But no such models have hit showrooms yet, and Toyota remains mum about a release date. Meanwhile, industry analysts have been picking up chatter about a hybrid version of Honda’s popular Ridgeline pickup, but the company has yet to publicly announce plans.
Regarding fuel-efficient SUVs, consumers have a few more choices. Ford currently leads the charge with its Escape Hybrid model, a smaller SUV that gets 36/31 mpg. Ford makes similar SUV hybrids under its Mercury and Mazda brands. Meanwhile, Toyota’s mid-sized Highlander Hybrid SUV clocks in at 32/27 mpg, while the similar Lexus RX 400 Hybrid gets 33/28 mpg. All these vehicles post significantly better fuel efficiency ratings than their non-hybrid counterparts, but also cost more up front.
If you’re looking to purchase a new hybrid-electric car or truck in the U.S. before the end of 2007 you may qualify for a healthy tax credit, depending on the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a 2007 4WD Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra hybrid pickup would garner a tax credit worth $650 (2WD versions qualify for a $250 credit), and the new 2WD Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid each qualify for a whopping $2,600 credit. Buyers of the 2007 Lexus RX 400h can count on getting $2,200 back. The credits are limited to the first 60,000 sold, though, so if you’re looking to jump on the hybrid bandwagon you should run, not walk, to the nearest showroom.
Replacing an older truck with a newer model—especially a hybrid—will almost always guarantee better fuel economy, but it might not be the most environmentally sensitive way to go, all things considered. Some experts would argue for keeping the old truck, and fixing and tuning it up, thus preventing another new vehicle from hitting the roads while an old one clogs up the junkyard. Repairing an old vehicle is usually cheaper than buying a new one, though it is difficult to quantify the cost of ongoing maintenance hassles.


The International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network, which is an organization of consumer protection authorities from more than 65 countries, just released, "Best Practice Principles: Marketing Practices Directed Towards Children Online." ICPEN said it released the guidance, "in order to discourage harmful marketing practices directed to children in the online world, and to support businesses in attempting to protect young consumers from harm."
Is content directed to children?
ICPEN said that the following factors should be considered when determining whether content is directed to children:
- The nature of the marketing content. Does the content appeal to children (such as, for example, by using characters or cartoons likely to appeal to children)?
- The placement and audience. Will children likely constitute a "significant proportion" of the overall audience?
- The product or service. Is it a product or service that is used by children or is it likely to appeal to them?
What is a child?
While countries vary in how they define what a child is, for purposes of these principles, ICPEN considers a "child" to be anyone who is under age 18.
ICPEN identified four key principles "to prevent harms posed by direct marketing to children online." The principles are:
- Traders should make clear what is and what is not marketing. ICPEN said that, "Ensuring transparency in online marketing is central to creating a safe online world for children."
- Traders should not use marketing techniques that exploit children's naivety, credulity, or lack of commercial knowledge. ICPEN expressed particular concern with in-game purchases, loot boxes, and direct appeals to children to make purchases.
- Traders should not engage in the deceptive or harmful collection and use of children's data. In particular, ICPEN highlighted "the harms associated when there is a lack of transparency around the collection and use of children's data and the harms that can arise when children are targeted with personalized ads."
- Traders should not market inappropriate products or services online to children. ICPEN expressed particular concern that, because of social media, "children have direct and easy access to a wide variety of products, services and images," including those that are not suitable for them.
In announcing the release of the principles, Stacy Feuer, Assistant Director for International Consumer Protection at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, said, "If you advertise abroad, or advise clients who do, you might want to check out ICPEN’s best practices so you can understand the range of issues that concern consumer protection agencies and the variety of approaches they use to ensure marketing to children online complies with the laws in their jurisdictions."
"If you advertise abroad, or advise clients who do, you might want to check out ICPEN’s best practices so you can understand the range of issues that concern consumer protection agencies and the variety of approaches they use to ensure marketing to children online complies with the laws in their jurisdictions" -- Stacy Feuer, Assistant Director for International Consumer Protection, FTC


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AUGUST SUMMER CONCERTS
Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and appetite to our August Summer Concert Series. Concerts are held at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth, Villa Park. Great family entertainment and good eats will make for a fun night. Visit the Children’s Craft Corner presented by the Friends of the Library. Concessions available for purchase starting at 6 pm. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm.
PETTY CASH: AUGUST 6
Entertaining crowds of all sizes in Chicago for over 10 years, Petty Cash is a high-octane stage show appropriate for old rockers, baby rockers and everything in between. As Chicagoland’s ultimate Tom Petty / Johnny Cash cover band this group is sure to get you up and dancing in the aisles with classic tunes you’ve enjoyed for years. Who doesn’t like the music of Tom Petty or Johnny Cash, right? Petty Cash is the product of five musicians with combined years of musical experience of roughly...1,000! Don’t miss their stop in Villa Park!
ROSIE & THE RIVETS: AUGUST 13
Rosie & The Rivets perform the best danceable music of the 1950’s and early 1960’s along with some current hits with a retro twist. Not your typical ‘oldies playing oldies’ band, they perform a high energy show that’s fun for all ages. You’ll hear early rock, rockabilly, girl group, surf and soul authentically and expertly performed by professional entertainers. Sticklers for detail, much research went into their stage production; period correct clothes along with vintage guitars, drums, and even microphones assure you’ll be in for a truly Retro-Cool experience both visually and musically. While shows are pure Rock & Roll, they pride themselves on keeping them family and client friendly.
CLASSICAL BLAST: AUGUST 20
Classical Blast’s Bach to Rock show takes you on a thrill ride through time. Famed music by Bach, Beethoven or Mozart is rocked out and melded with classical rock songs, with powerful vocals and famous guitar solos performed on violin or cello. Make no mistake, this band ROCKS! The past, present and future together in perfect harmony.
HOWARD AND THE WHITE BOYS: AUGUST 27
Chicago, a city steeped in blues history, is where Howard and the White Boys have honed their chops since their inception in 1988. They have established a reputation as one of the city’s favorite attractions and make regular appearances at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Howard and the White Boys have been on several major tours with Buddy Guy, and have even performed with some of the biggest names in blues: Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Albert King, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry.
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Headaches In Early Pregnancy 4 Weeks
A headache in early pregnancy can be a sign that you are pregnant. It can also be a sign of other health problems.
There are many different types of headaches. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are caused by stress and muscle tension. They can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Other types of headaches include:
There are many possible causes of headaches, including:
If you are pregnant, you may be more likely to get a headache. This is because of the changes in your hormone levels. Hormonal changes can also cause other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.
If you are pregnant and have a headache, it is important to see your doctor. Your doctor can determine if the headache is caused by the pregnancy or another health problem.
After How Many Weeks Ivf Pregnancy Is Safe
The question of how many weeks into an IVF pregnancy is considered safe is one that is often asked by those who are considering or have already begun undergoing IVF treatment. The answer to this question is unfortunately not a straightforward one, as there is no one definitive answer. Rather, the answer depends on a number of individual factors, such as the health of the mother and the unborn child.
Generally speaking, most doctors will consider an IVF pregnancy to be safe after the 10th week of gestation. However, it is important to keep in mind that every pregnancy is unique, and that the 10th week may not be the right time for every woman. In some cases, a doctor may recommend waiting until the 12th or even 14th week before deeming a pregnancy to be safe.
It is also important to keep in mind that just because a pregnancy is considered safe after a certain number of weeks does not mean that there is no risk involved. Pregnancies which are considered safe after 10 weeks, for example, still carry a small risk of miscarriage or other complications. It is therefore always important to consult with a doctor if you have any concerns about the safety of your pregnancy.
Pregnancy Symptoms Week 2
As you progress through your second week of pregnancy, you may start to experience some new and exciting symptoms. Here are some of the most common symptoms you may experience during week two:
Morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. It can occur at any time of the day, but is most commonly experienced in the morning. Morning sickness can cause nausea, vomiting, and feelings of dizziness and fatigue. While the cause of morning sickness is unknown, it is thought to be caused by the increase in hormones that occur during early pregnancy.
Fatigue is another common symptom of early pregnancy. This may be due to the increase in hormones, as well as the extra work your body is doing to support the growing baby. Try to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy diet to help combat fatigue.
Spotting is a common sign of early pregnancy. It is caused by the implantation of the fertilized egg into the wall of the uterus. Spotting is usually light and occurs intermittently. If you experience spotting, be sure to contact your doctor.
These are just a few of the common symptoms of early pregnancy. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any unusual symptoms.
2Nd Pregnancy Showing At 6 Weeks
Many women wonder if they are pregnant early on and whether they will show at 6 weeks. The answer to this question is that it is highly variable. Some women show very early on in their pregnancies, while others do not show until much later. In general, the more pregnancies a woman has had, the earlier she will show.
Some of the earliest signs of pregnancy are fatigue, nausea, and a missed period. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to take a home pregnancy test to confirm whether you are pregnant. If the test is positive, you should make an appointment with your doctor to get started on prenatal care.
If you are not experiencing any of the common early signs of pregnancy, it is still possible that you are pregnant. You should still take a home pregnancy test to confirm. If the test is positive, make an appointment with your doctor.
If you are not pregnant, there are a number of possible causes for a missed period, including stress, illness, and changes in your diet or exercise routine. If you have ruled out pregnancy and you are still not getting your period, it is a good idea to see your doctor to rule out other causes.
Pregnancy Belly 6 Weeks
Congratulations on your pregnancy! At six weeks, your baby is the size of a lentil and is starting to grow more quickly. His or her heart is beating strongly and the baby is starting to move. You may be feeling some of those early movements, called “flutters.”
Your body is also changing as your pregnancy progresses. Your uterus is growing and you may be experiencing morning sickness, fatigue, and changes in your appetite. Make sure to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest.
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Only if you have a tiny, black heart made of ice can you resist this face! Colby is a sweet and smart lil guy who has had some training and has known love. This little 4 year old fella will make an easy transition into any loving home.
He has sweet, brown eyes under all those bangs, an irresistible underbite and he sits quietly in his kennel patiently waiting for his walks and forever home.
Please consider this lil guy today! What an angel!
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I tell stories from the ancient culture of India for children. Should you like to add a multicultural flavor to your child's birthday party, or book an event for your classroom, be ready to bring the Festive Spirit to your event through engaging and interactive stories.
Krishna jani was so good in her storytelling and also in engaging the kids. The kids had a wonderful time and even the adults were so interested in her story. I am from India and these are the stories that we grow up with , krishna jani gave a whole new dimension to the story. Everybody in the party was really impressed with the way she presented a story from an ancient Indian epic.


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Brad Fanshaw is the owner of bonspeed Wheels an Anaheim, California based manufacturer of premium forged aluminum wheels for cars and trucks. Brad is also an award-winning automotive designer and builder, TV Host (Car Warriors) and TV Producer (Car Chasers).
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Matt D'Andria is the Co-host of the top rated automotive podcast, CarCast with Adam Carolla and host of the YouTube series, Car Collectors for GQ Magazine. Matt is also CEO of Motorator.com, the first social-shopping destination for performance automotive enthusiasts.
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Our September spotlight opener belongs to Taylor Fury, MS, CNS, LDN, RYT-200, an Integrative Nutritionist, Yoga Instructor and a Meditative Life Guide of the Original Nourishment (her personal practice) and The Spring Yoga & Natural Health Center (her wellness center)
Taylor has always been a foodie and she always knew she wanted to work with people. It wasn’t until she took some time off after her undergrad that she realized the obvious: nutritionist! She found an integrative school right near her house and she never looked back! She loves what she does and she is very grateful that she can do what she loves.
Taylor's focus is on thyroid health and women’s health. She finds it so fascinating that we as women have this amazing monthly tool that helps us learn so much about how our bodies function. As she did more research into menstrual cycles and its relation to the thyroid and the adrenals, she realized just how much could go wrong and how easy it was to fix with diet and lifestyle. She was inspired every day by her clients, the women in her life and the little ones that make up our future generation. "It is so important to make sure that our bodies are optimal before, during, and after pregnancy so that we can provide the best environments for the future while still feeling full of life ourselves!"
As a Nutritionist, Taylor believes that one of the best gifts any practitioner in any field can give is compassion. She explains, "Only the client knows how they are feeling and no one will ever be able to understand their experience better. All we can hope to do as a practitioner is hear them, ask questions that help them understand their body a bit more clearly, and guide them to the best of your ability on their individual path."
Taylor also tells us about her greatest achievement as a Nutritionist:
"It was a Friday and I was about to leave for the week. I got a call from a stressed out new mommy to be asking me if I could see her that day. She expressed that her midwives were about to kick her out of their program because she was refusing to take medication for blood sugar. She wanted to do it naturally, she had one week to get her glucose back in a healthy range, and she was leaving for vacation the next day. Not more than 20 minutes later she was in my office telling me the details of her story and medical history. We left our meeting and I must have spent 2-3 hours working late into the night laying out an entire meal plan that she was to follow religiously for the next week. A week later she went to see her midwives and all of her numbers had dropped back to normal! She continued to see me all the way through the birth. She never took medication and her and her baby are both happy and healthy!"
We asked her what's the biggest misconception she sees parents make with regards to their children’s nutrition and Taylor expressed that the biggest issue she sees is that parents are afraid to tell their kids no. "They have started them on a Standard American Diet and the kids are addicted. They are literally addicted to the combination of ingredients in the processed foods and are starving so severely on a cellular level that when they come off of it, they are in withdrawal and the parents can’t handle it. What is missing here is that it is likely that the kids are already hard to handle and the parents probably have a short fuse. This is because everyone’s cells are starving! This is the symptom/teacher that tells you something is not right!" The key in her opinion is to start educating yourself and your kids. "Get curious about whole foods. Get your hands dirty and involve them in every step. Ask them to pick out one veggie or fruit at the store every week and then go home and make something with it together! Let go of the fear of making something disgusting and just have fun!"
This year has already been a big year for Taylor and it’s only half over. She just took over a natural health center, she teaches 7-9 nutrition, yoga, and/or meditation classes each week, and she, of course, has her private practice for all three of those as well. She believes that the combination of these three practices is a recipe for a happy, healthy life. Her fiancé is an acupuncturist so they are working together on a group and individual support using both of their skill sets. They hope to help people learn how to help themselves by listening to their body and learning from their symptoms or as she likes to refer to them, their teachers.Taylor and her business partner just launched their prenatal and mommy classes and they are developing after-school programs for kids to come and do yoga, learn how to cook, and learn how to self-calm. All of this is done in The Spring Yoga & Natural Health Center in Sandy Spring, MD.
Taylor gives her best nutritional tips:
- Keep it simple
- Eat real food
- Be curious
- Aim for 2-3 servings of leafy greens a day
- ½ your body weight in oz of water a day (add fruit to make it fun)
- Berries are your friend
- Keep healthy snacks on hand at all times (dried fruit, nuts and seeds, homemade granola/granola bars, etc.)
- Make smoothies into fast, healthy popsicle breakfasts
Some other things about Taylor are that she never follow protocols. She treats each person as a brand new case. No one is put in a box because life is always changing. She loves what she does and her team is composed of some of the best practitioners of integrative health in the area. They all believe that the body is wise and if we open up all possibilities and listen closely and honestly, they will be able to support everyone who walks through their doors.
To learn more about Taylor Fury , Original Nourishment or The Spring Yoga and Natural Health Center, you may visit the website www.originalnourishment.com and/or www.thespringnaturalhealth.com or you may email her at [email protected]

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20 May 2017 : Laboratory Research
Partition-Defective 3 (PARD3) Regulates Proliferation, Apoptosis, Migration, and Invasion in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma CellsLei Wang1ACE, Haiping Zhang1BC, Ayshamgul Hasim2ABF, Abuduaini Tuerhong1DF, Zhichao Hou1C, Ablajan Abdurahmam1E, Ilyar Sheyhidin1AG*
Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:2382-2390
BACKGROUND: Altered expression of partition-defective 3 (PARD3), a polarity-related gene associated with oncogenesis, has been identified in some cancers, but the role of PARD3 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains unclear.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: PARD3 expression in Eca109 cells was silenced using siRNA and overexpressed using an expression vector. We investigated the role of PARD3 in ESCC growth and motility to evaluate its potential role in ESCC. Transwell assay was used to evaluated cell migration and invasion. PARD3 protein expression was assessed by Western blot.
RESULTS: PARD3 overexpression promoted apoptosis, impaired proliferation, and inhibited cell migration and invasion in Eca109 cells, while PARD3 silencing promoted proliferation and increased migration and invasion. Overexpression of PARD3 exerted its antitumor activity in vitro by impairing cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis, and inhibiting migration and invasion of Eca109 cells, suggesting that PARD3 might play a tumor suppressor role in ESCC.
CONCLUSIONS: Overexpression of PARD3 could be a promising new therapeutic intervention against ESCC.
Keywords: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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KYIV: Heavy frosts across almost all Ukrainian regions in the first half of January did not have a negative impact on winter grain crops, which are in mostly satisfactory condition, analyst APK-Inform quoted government scientists as saying on Monday (Jan 15).
Winter wheat has historically accounted for about 95 per cent of all wheat grown in Ukraine, but the yield depends largely on favourable weather conditions from autumn to late spring.
“Such weather conditions have no negative impact on wintering of winter crops and today winter crops in Ukraine are in satisfactory condition,” APK-Inform cited Ukraine’s National Agrarian Academy as saying of the recent frosts.
Ukrainian farmers sowed about 4.2 million hectares of winter wheat for the 2024 harvest, compared with 4.5 million hectares a year earlier.
Ukraine’s first deputy minister Taras Vysotskiy said late last year that the country could harvest up to 20 million metric tons of winter wheat from the sown area.
Ukraine harvested more than 22 million tons of wheat last year.


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Camp Humphreys Tax Center holds closing ceremony June 12
Soldiers assigned to Camp Humphreys received their achievement awards from Col. Scott Taylor, 8th Army chief of staff (far right), during the Humphreys Tax Center closing ceremony, June 12, at the One Stop (Bldg. 6400).
Capt. Stefanie Cortes (far left), Humphreys Tax Center OIC, coordinated and led the project. The tax center will officially closed its doors today, June 13, after five months in service.
During this period, the team serviced 1,324 clients, and prepared 1,961 Federal and State taxes, with total refunds equaling to $3,440,330! They also saved clients $589,350 in total fees!
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ᴡᴀᴅᴇ 💉’s review published on Letterboxd:
"Shit...just...got...real! Back up homies and let go of my uncle!"
I finally caught this on Hulu after hearing so much about it. And suffice to say I enjoyed this film so much!
I already enjoyed Taika Waititi's What We Do In the Shadows late last year, so it's not a big surprise to me how terrific this movie was. It had that comfortable humor feeling that most films lack nowadays and it's great to see a film set with two relatable/ realistic characters that are generations apart but still communicate. This was the break I needed away from other films smothering me with characters and situations I don't care for anymore. This one is unique, it has that lone wolf vibe and laid back with its attitude.
I love Sam Neill, possibly cause he was one of my first actors I knew when I was 3 because of Jurassic Park (of course).
*Which we need him back as Dr. Alan Grant for Jurassic World 2 or 3 BY THE WAY!* His acting is so profound, like he just flows with it. People just know him as "the dude from the dinosaur movie", when his films like "Possession" and "Dead Calm" are sooooo good. He portrayed Uncle Hec on here so seriously humorous that he reminded me of a lot of the old folk in my town. Very hardworking, humble and stern. Plus I'm getting that beard when I'm in my 60s haha. Is it weird he's almost 70 years old but still looks great for his age? Also Julian Dennison was hilarious on here as Ricky. Great comic timing and just made the movie a bit more lively. Can't wait to see what else he can do.
Now I don't have to explain New Zealand's beautiful location for the film. All the best words have been said for it. There's no place like it. It speaks for itself.
I think another rewatch will make me give it 5 stars cause the only complaint I have was that most scenes seemed a little overkilled. But we'll see when I get back to it.


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Verizon Communications Extends Symmetrical SpeedMatch Offer to Small Business Customers
Communications announced that it is extending its symmetrical upload speeds to its small business customers. Beginning September 22, Verizon's business subscribers were upgraded to receive the same SpeedMatch upload rates as their residential counterparts. This means that all plans will now provide the exact same upload rate as the current download rate customers are receiving. The telecom provides the example of a company that used to receive 50Mbps download rates with 25Mbps upload rates. That customer will now receive 50Mbps upload rates as well. Verizon has promised that all small business users will be upgraded to their new speeds within the coming weeks. In the meantime, eligible customers can visit Verizon's
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Bell Canada Successfully Completes First Stage of Bell Aliant Privatization
successfully completed the first phase of its ongoing plans to transition Bell Aliant into a privately held company. During the initial phase, 103,486,954 Bell Aliant common shares, or 81.2% of the outstanding publicly held stock, were tendered for exchange. These shares will be paid for on September 24, 2014, with an expected close date for the privatization transaction of October 31, 2014. As all regulatory approvals have already been satisfied, and the quota for the first phase has been met, the company will be able to proceed with its transaction regardless of the remaining shareholders' intent. However, Bell noted that the tender offer has been extended to the close of business on October 5 for any outstanding shareholders that wish to tender their stock. Any remaining shares still left in private hands after this period will be purchased through compulsory acquisition on October 31.
AT&T and The Chernin Group Jointly Acquire Fullscreen
AT&T announced the joint venture between it and The Chernin Group, Otter Media, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Fullscreen, a "global online media company." The acquired company's current CEO and Founder, George Strompolos, will continue in his role, and will maintain a "material ownership stake" in the company. According to AT&T, Fullscreen has contracts with YouTube and other major online video providers, resulting in its products reaching more than 50 million subscribers and generating 4 billion monthly views. The transaction is expected to close some time within the next month, subject to regulatory approvals. No financial terms for the agreement have been disclosed.
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AP records energy growth by 15 per cent despite El Nino effect
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh recorded a 15 per cent increase in energy demand and growth up to October, 2023 compared to the corresponding period last year.
Energy special chief secretary K. Vijayanand held a review meeting with APTransco, APGenco and AP Discoms on Monday. He said the demand was exceptionally high during the recent times due to various reasons.
“The power utilities performed extremely well to meet the rising demand. The demand growth rate was abnormal due to the El Niño effect with no adequate rainfall during the south-west monsoon in 2023-24, he said, and added that there was no inflow to the major reservoirs. Another reason is the prevalence of unprecedented heat wave conditions.
The special CS said that despite facing unfavorable conditions, the power utilities supplied a maximum energy of 263.24mu on 16-6-2023 with nil defects, and met a maximum demand of 13,028mw on October 19, the highest till date.
He said that they were able to achieve this with proper planning and by procuring power from the Energy Exchanges and through Open Access transactions. The energy demand from April to Oct, 2022 was around 42,140mu while the demand for the same period in 2023 went up to around 48,522mu. In October 2022 alone, the energy demand was 5,556mu while it went up by 30.8 per cent in October this year to 7,270.55mu.
The special CS said that under the guidance of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and energy minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and the power sector staff, the utilities were adopting the best transmission and distribution practices to enhance power availability to the consumers.
AP Genco MD and AP Transco JMD, K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu stated that the APGenco was making the optimum power generation by following the best operation and maintenance management practices in order to maximise reliability and availability of the power generating units.
He said the grid demand was maintaining at around 220-245mu from April to October, 2023 against the demand of around 190-200mu in 2022. The expected generation of hydel power was not met due to less rainfall, he said.
In order to improve thermal power generation, APGenco is monitoring the coal stocks and coordinating with the Union ministries of coal and railways for continuous supply of coal for uninterrupted running of units at their rated capacities, he said.
Thermal power generation had gone up to 7,102mu from April to October, 2023 from 14,948mu earlier.
The APGenco MD said that to meet future grid demand, his entity took many steps. A new super critical thermal unit of 800mw at Sri Damodara Sanjeevaiah thermal power station was added into the grid in March, 2023. The trial operations of another new supercritical thermal unit of 800mw at Dr NTTPS were going on and it attained a load of 400mw with coal firing. The preparatory activities were being made for full load trial operation in December.


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If every Christian in the United States were to defend the truth about the human person, just imagine the difference it would make. Considering that roughly 80% of Americans identify themselves as Christians, the difference would be substantial. Millions of lives lost to abortion would be saved; the marriage culture would improve; the poor would be cared for; and parental rights and freedom of religion would be preserved from today’s threats. If you could contribute to such a transformation of our country, surely you would agree that your voice counts.
But what if you could not contribute to such a transformation? What if you were the only person in the United States who bothered to defend God-given truths? What if you never saw one good outcome as the result of your hard work? Would your voice still count? It depends on who is doing the counting.
There was once a man named John who understood the sanctity of marriage. John loved the truth given by God more than he loved his friends, his reputation, and even his own life. When a certain king transgressed God’s laws of marriage by marrying his brother’s wife, John bravely told him, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife” (Mark 6:18). And what was the result of John’s courageous proclamation of the truth? He was put in jail and eventually beheaded (Mark 6).
According to the world’s standards of success, John’s voice did not count. The worldly leader did not heed his voice, but silenced it. But the real effect of John’s proclamation of the truth is known to God alone. Only God can count the number of hearts inspired by John’s courage (hearts both in his own day and all those who have heard and read of him since). And only God, after considering John’s witness to the truth, can reward him with happiness for all eternity.
So let us take courage and proclaim God’s saving truth and love at all times. We may witness a great transformation of our country. We may not. But God always calls us to live, love, and share the truth. God always sees the results. And sometimes He even allows us to see them too.
What political issues matter most to you? Often, our own experiences shape our personal hierarchy of issues. For example, if you are an immigrant, you may consider immigration reform to be the most important political problem. Or if you are a teacher, your first concern may be education reform. And so on. Although there are many admirable causes throughout the political arena, we must recognize that some issues are objectively more important than others.
The most important issues are those that express non-negotiable principles. A non-negotiable is a principle about the human person that is true always, everywhere, and for all people. The following four non-negotiables are under attack and in need of defense today:
When we enter the voting booth or participate in other ways in the political arena, we have a responsibility to defend the non-negotiable principles before we consider the best way to deal with issues that are negotiable.
If we can accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? - Mother Teresa
Every person has the right to life from conception until natural death. This right flows from the dignity given to each person by his Creator. Human dignity reminds us to respect the inherent goodness of each life, regardless of circumstances.
Sadly, many people in our country have lost sight of the inherent dignity of every human person, and the right to life of the most innocent has been trampled. Although the battle for human life takes place on many fronts, here we would like to highlight the importance of action in the legislative sphere.
Laws influence the way people think and behave, for good or ill. Creating laws that defend human dignity and eradicating those that devalue human life will both limit the number of innocent persons murdered and also raise awareness about the inherent goodness of human life. Please take the time to contact your representatives and ask them to support the right to life from conception until natural death.
What is marriage? In a society that is undecided about the very definition of marriage, an age-old institution, this question needs to be speedily and thoughtfully answered. Marriage can be a complex topic because it intersects many areas of our lives: it is a human relationship, a religious institution, a sacrament of the Church, a civil contract. Although marriage extends into different spheres of human life, the definition and purpose of marriage remain unchanging.
Marriage is the permanent union of a man and woman for the purposes of mutual support and the raising of children. This unique relationship serves the common good in a way that no other relationship can: it is the place where new human lives come into existence and are raised to independence by their parents. The unique good that marriage offers society can be summed up by the saying, “Marriage is the foundation of society.”
When laws recognize the truth about marriage, they defend and promote the unique goods that marriage offers society, whereas when laws disregard the truth about marriage, they promote the destruction of the foundation of society. If we are serious about promoting the common good, we must defend the true definition of marriage in our laws.
Did you know that parental rights are under threat in our country today? This may be a political issue that doesn’t cross your mind until it affects you personally. But nobody wants to experience the loss of a child to government authorities or a drawn-out process with the courts as the wake-up call that spurs them into action. Let’s be proactive today by recognizing the threats and working towards solutions.
Religious freedom is guaranteed to us by the Constitution and further secured by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. The First Amendment reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Our founding fathers and many judges and legislators after them understood these clauses to prohibit the government from establishing an official religion of the land and to allow citizens to practice their religious beliefs, in public and in private, provided public order was maintained. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 states that the government can only “substantially burden” a person’s exercise of religion if the government has a “compelling governmental interest.”
The good news, then, is that the law is on the side of religious liberty. The bad news, however, is that the law has recently been ignored or has been interpreted in radical ways. The HHS Mandate is a prime example of the government’s disregard for religious liberty. It is time to become informed, raise awareness, and urge our representatives to defend our fundamental right to religious freedom.
All citizens, therefore, should be mindful of the right and also the duty to use their free vote to further the common good. - Gaudium et Spes, 75
It is easy to become so busy with family, friends, church, work, children’s activities, and other commitments that we don’t make it out to the voting booth or make time to call our representatives. But being involved in the political and legislative process is not merely an option for Christians; it is a duty. We have the responsibility to promote the common good—based on the truth about the human person—in our society and in our laws.
So please, make the extra effort to be a responsible citizen. Become informed about upcoming legislation and contact your representatives in support of the non-negotiable issues—life, marriage, religious liberty, and parental rights. And when election season comes around, make sure you know which candidates support the non-negotiable principles, and then get out there and vote!
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(Placerville, CA) - The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division is reminding residents that flu season is still here and simple preventive measures can help everyone stay well. "While it appears that influenza activity may have already peaked in El Dorado County, we are still receiving reports of flu cases. In fact, Marshall Medical Center reported nine confirmed cases of the flu this past week, a recent uptick in cases," said El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams.
According to Williams, data from the California Department of Public Health show that influenza activity is still elevated in many California counties. An exception is the South Lake Tahoe area which has reported fewer cases of influenza than normal this year, possibly due to the weather's impact on travel and social gatherings.
"Flu season typically runs into early spring each year, so it is still important to take precautions and to get your flu shot if you have not already done so," advised Williams. In addition to the flu shot, these simple preventive measures can help stop the spread of influenza:
· Stay home when sick
· Avoid close contact with someone who is sick
· Cover a cough of sneeze with an elbow or tissue and throw the tissue in the trash
· Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
For more tips to prevent influenza at home, school and work, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website - https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm
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Company will still hold a call, but will not release earnings report to focus on the pandemic
The company said it will still hold a call, as required, but that it will not release its March 31 public earnings report. It said it will offer “high-level guidance” on its performance from December to February and that it is likely that it will combine its third quarter results with its fourth quarter release.
Cargill said it is taking this action so that it can focus on its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On its website, Cargill said disruptions to its food supply chains during the pandemic have been limited and that its employees “continue to operate safely” within its facilities.
“During this unprecedented time, we are working around the clock with farmers and our customers – the world’s food retailers and service providers – to continue feeding the world safely, responsibly and sustainably. We remain confident in the dependability of our global food system,” the company said.
“We are prioritizing our employees’ health and well-being, as they are essential in delivering the food we all need to stay healthy and nourished,” the company said. “This includes additional precautions to support staff at our production facilities, including temperature testing, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, prohibiting visitors from entering our facilities, prohibiting international travel, limiting domestic travel, adopting social distancing practices and offering shift flexibility to keep our major production facilities open.
“We are working differently, but the values that have enabled Cargill to meet previous global challenges remain unchanged. Our commitment to doing the right thing, putting people first and reaching higher will continue to guide every decision we make,” the statement said.
In January, Cargill reported that its second quarter adjusted operating earnings were $1.02 billion, up 19% from $853 million last year. For the first half of the year, this brought adjusted earnings to $1.93 billion. Second quarter revenues rose 4% to $29.2 billion. Six-month revenues totaled $58.2 billion, a 3% rise.


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London: George Edward Eyre & William Spottiswoode, 1857.
1st Edition. Hardcover. Good. Item #002190
4to (305 x 250 mm). , 511  pp. Contemporary cloth, printed paper label on spine (head and lower portion of spine chipped, upper joint split, corners bumped, wear to extremities). Text little age-toned, title-page a bit soiled, light dust-soiling elsewhere. Provenance: British Astronomical Association (stamps on title and front endpaper, inscription that this copy was presented by Charles Cooper in Sept. 1947); A. Sidney Field (ink stamps on title and front pastedown). ----
Hansen (1795-1874). Danish-born German astronomer whose most important work was the improvement of the theories and tables of the orbits of the principal bodies in the solar system. Hansen became director of the Seeberg Observatory, near Gotha, in 1825, and in 1857 a new observatory was built for him. He worked on theoretical geodesy, optics, and probability theory. His most important books on the theory of the motion of the Moon are the Fundamenta nova investigationis orbitae verae quam Luna perlustrat (1838; "New Foundations of the Investigation of the True Orbit That the Moon Traverses") and the Darlegung der theoretischen Berechnung der in den Mondtafeln angewandten Störungen (1862-64; "Explanation of the Theoretical Calculation of Perturbations Used in Lunar Tables"). The systematic character of Hansen's methods carried celestial mechanics to a new level of power and precision. The tables based on his theory were printed in Great Britain in 1857 and were used until 1923. From his theory of the Moon, Hansen deduced a value close to that now accepted for the distance between Earth and the Sun. Assisted by the astronomer Christian Olufsen, Hansen in 1853 compiled new tables of the Sun's positions at various times. - Visit our website to see more images!
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says Indiana residents might see more coyotes this time of the year and have provided some helpful information when one is spotted.
DNR said coyotes are on the move this time of year, and residents should be cautious, but there is no cause for alarm.
In a statement, DNR provided an overview on coyotes, their behavior and habits, and what to do if residents are concerned for their pets:
“Coyotes are common everywhere in the state, even in urban areas. Coyotes become more active during winter, and the bare vegetation this time of year increases the chance of catching a glimpse. Young coyotes leave their parents to find a new home, making them more likely to be seen during winter. And in January, coyotes will be looking to breed, making them even more active. Seeing more coyotes does not mean they are increasing in number.
Where people are, coyotes follow. Coyotes like to eat animals and plants that thrive around yards and homes, including rabbits, mice, fruit and squirrels. They thrive around people because of the abundant food that comes with human development.
Coyotes are a common member of Indiana’s urban wildlife community, as are raccoons, red foxes, and opossums. Coyotes are also an important member of Indiana’s wildlife community, helping control rodent populations and cleaning up carrion.
Coyotes typically weigh between 20-30 pounds and are similar in height to a German Shepherd. Winter fur, which is thicker, makes coyotes appear bigger than they actually are, potentially causing concern.
To reduce the possibility of pets having a negative interaction with coyotes or any other wildlife, keep pets leashed, in a kennel with a secure top, or indoors.”
According to DNR, problems between coyotes and people are not common, but there are some guidelines to follow for making property less attractive to coyotes:
- Clean up fallen fruit from trees or gardens
- Keep garbage secure
- Make sure pet food and treats are not left outside
- If coyotes are seen in, take down birdfeeders – they could be attracted to the rodents eating the seeds
- Never intentionally feed a coyote, which could result in its losing its fear of people
DNR said making a coyote feel unwelcome around people helps maintain a natural fear of humans. People should never corner or chase a coyote, and they should always have a clear escape path to get away.
If people come in contact with a coyote and want it to go away, try and make it uncomfortable by doing the following:
- Wave your arms
- Spray it with a hose
- Throw tennis balls or small stones at it, but don’t throw anything that could be food (like apples)
- Carry a jar of coins to shake or a small air horn to make noise
Learn more about coyotes here.


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News media rarely call for new political parties – at least not overtly. We’re taking the unusual step, because Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) has been the only political game in town for nearly three decades, and in that time residents have been gradually reduced to bit players in the civic drama, and we find that profoundly disturbing.
Sunday, we posted a screed that we ran in the Dispatch a year ago (see “Déjà Vu All Over Again,” below).
“We’re BAAACK” called for a number of changes, almost all of which had to do wth the restoration of the democratic process in Santa Monica.
Satchel Paige said, “Don’t look back. Something may be gaining on you.” Unfortunately, in the year since we wrote the piece, none of these vital changes has been made, and EVERYTHING is gaining on residents — traffic, over-development, bad decisions, and wrong moves, and, most of all, City Hall’s drive to remake Santa Monica along more conventional, profitable and docile lines.


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Born c1674 Died 1748
Anne Bracegirdle is said to have been placed under the care of Thomas Betterton and his wife, and to have first appeared on the stage as the page in The Orphan at its first performance at Dorset Garden in 1680. She was Lucia in Shadwell's Squire of Alsatia at the Theatre Royal in 1688, and played similar parts until, in 1693, as Araminta in The Old Bachelor, she made her first appearance in a comedy by Congreve, with whose works and life her name is most closely connected.
In 1695 she went with Betterton and the other seceders to Lincoln's Inn Fields, where, on its opening with Congreve's Love for Love, she played Angelica. This part, and those of Belinda in Vanbrugh's Provoked Wife, and Almira in Congreve's Mourning Bride, were among her best impersonations, but she also played the heroines of some of Nicholas Rowe's tragedies, and acted in the contemporary versions of Shakespeare's plays.
In 1705 she followed Betterton to the Haymarket, where she found a serious competitor in Mrs. Oldfield, then first coming into public favour. The story runs that it was left to the audience to determine which was the better comedy actress, the test being the part of Mrs. Brittle in Betterton's Amorous Widow, which was played alternately by the two rivals on successive nights. When the popular vote was given in favour of Mrs. Oldfield, Mrs. Bracegirdle quitted the stage, making only one reappearance at Betterton's benefit in 1709.
Her private life was the subject of much discussion. Colley Cibber remarks that she had the merit of "not being unguarded in her private character", while Macaulay does not hesitate to call her "a cold, vain and interested coquette, who perfectly understood how much the influence of her charms was increased by the fame of a severity which cost her nothing". She was certainly the object of the adoration of many men, and she was the innocent cause of the killing of the actor William Mountfort, whom Captain Hill and Lord Mohun regarded as a rival for her affections.
During her lifetime she was suspected of being secretly married to Congreve, whose mistress she is also said to have been. He was at least always her intimate friend, and left her a legacy. Rightly or wrongly, her reputation for virtue was remarkably high, and Lord Halifax headed a subscription list of 800 guineas, presented to her as a tribute to her virtue. Her charity to the poor in Clare Market and around Drury Lane was conspicuous, "inasmuch that she would not pass that neighbourhood without the thankful acclamations of people of all degrees". She died in 1748, and was buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey.
See Genest, History of the Stage; Colley Cibber, Apology (edited by Bellchambers) ; Egerton, Life of Anne Oldfield; Downes Roscius Anglicanus
Being the entry for BRACEGIRDLE, ANNE in the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica, the text of which lies within the public domain.


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