Understanding SBOM “Software Bill of Materials” and lower-level controls.
Throughout the government, several initiatives are underway to support the presidential Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity issued in May 2021. This order includes implementing a zero-trust framework and providing greater visibility into application vulnerabilities through a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) that identifies third-party and open-source components in the codebase.
Software developers and vendors often create products by assembling existing open source and commercial software components. Developers often use available open source and third-party software components to create a product; an SBOM allows the builder to make sure those components are up to date and respond quickly to new vulnerabilities. Buyers can use an SBOM to perform vulnerability or license analysis, both of which can be used to evaluate risk in a product. Those who operate software can use SBOMs to quickly and easily determine whether they are at potential risk of a newly discovered vulnerability. A widely used, machine-readable SBOM format allows for more significant benefits through automation and tool integration.
In short, the SBOM acts like the nutrition charts on food packages. Many software companies use open-source code that can’t be validated for continued security.
To illustrate the need, the Army runs 23 depots, arsenals, and plants where networked systems control the machinery that churns out explosives, ammunition, weaponry, and other industrial materials critical to the ground service’s warfighting operations. But officials are concerned the so-called “operational technology” at those facilities and other critical infrastructure locations could be susceptible to digital hacks, tampering, and other cyber incidents.
“Any network compromise would disrupt production and could destroy equipment, injure workers, and impact coordination with multiple partner agencies,” the Army states. “Any insecurities in the systems that support these OIBs (organic industrial base) could pose grave national security risks.” Indeed.
Therefore, the Army is asking its vendors for information on open-source code and third-party applications to identify vulnerabilities and secure their operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT).
Businesses need to address cybersecurity in new ways.
Businesses have invested much money, effort, and technology into addressing cybersecurity challenges. And many are doing it the wrong way:
- Addressing issues by applying patches, which then become so numerous they cause issues
- Investing money in cybersecurity technology and neglecting other critical investments like automation and DevSecOps
- Emphasizing perimeter defenses, creating larger attack surfaces for large target targets
- Using generic scanning tools, producing generalized results that don’t necessarily provide actionable intelligence
- Neglecting to automate and streamline compliance, resulting in rising costs they pass on to their clients
As a result, businesses would do well to focus on four strategies that can ease their compliance burden, reduce risk and help them spend more wisely:
- SBOMs: Learn who and what is behind your code to ensure the most secure acquisitioning and gain actionable intelligence about your codebase.
- Automation: Automation solutions like ConfigOS can scan and remediate compliance issues in a fraction of the time it takes for a human. And an added benefit is that lower-level specialists can learn the software in an hour or two, enabling them to implement requirements they might not otherwise be able.
- DevSecOps: By “shifting left” and baking security into the development process, you reduce vulnerabilities and create a more iron-clad solution
- Zero Trust: A Zero Trust architecture goes beyond perimeter security to encourage distrust of users, networks, or locations when accessing data.
Let’s not forget about the lower-level controls.
“Controls” are individual security requirements specified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST’s encyclopedic Special Publication 800-53 (currently on revision 4) is the definitive guide to security and privacy controls for federal information systems. When you have scanned and remediated your controls for vulnerabilities, you will have a secure baseline and, in the government, authority to operate (ATO).
Now here comes the tricky part, which controls are already taken care of by your infrastructure, and what is the new impact on the applications already running on the infrastructure? What type of ATO do you need to achieve, and how do you coordinate with your information security team to add, remove, or modify controls to achieve cost-effective, risk-based security determined by the mission? Do you have a continuous monitoring process to keep your system secure once you’ve established the initial secure baseline? Securing systems connectively in an increasingly integrated world makes everything way more complicated.
The supply of experts is dwarfed by the demand for person-hours to do all the cybersecurity work, which is why automation is increasingly critical. Go beyond generic vulnerability scanning to receive actionable intelligence unique to your system and needs. By leveraging automation, you can ensure continued secure system-level control effectiveness and document processes for a more mature cybersecurity posture—in far less time and with far less effort than you are using now.
SBOM is just the start of a complex security journey.
While the US Army is securing its SBOM data from various vendors and third parties, they acknowledge the intent is for the critical infrastructure cyber protection program to go further. “There’s the Internet of Things, all the sensors that go into a multitude of systems that we don’t understand the supply chain behind,” says Army CIO Raj Iyer. “This is a much broader need.”
As any cybersecurity program progresses, it reveals places where more work can be done. From SBOM data to vulnerability scanning data and continuous diagnostics and mitigation, having actionable intelligence makes a huge difference. Between the intelligence and time savings automation offers, you’ll get to ATO faster. To see how solutions like ConfigOS work, schedule a demo today.
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Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner
The district of Wakhan in the far east of Afghanistan is one of the most remote places on earth, accessible only on foot. Along with his team, Ershad Honaryar from BBC Persian made the five-day trek to a place called the "roof of the world". There, he asked people he met to smile for a photograph and tell their stories.
Like many locals this man makes his living as a cattle herder in the Pamir mountains. He receives a sheep at the end of the month as his salary. Men are expected to own cattle before they can ask for a woman's hand in marriage.
Bibi Asli is 42 years old and has three children. She gave birth naturally, but women who require a Caesarean must travel to Ishkashim district 10 hours away. Wakhan is far from the violence most of the rest of Afghanistan suffers but there are no clinics because it is so remote. Many women die or lose their baby during the difficult journey for medical help.
This 16-year-old was on his way to school when I stopped him. He told me it was the first time anyone had taken his photo. There are only 16 schools in Wakhan district, where 13,000 people live spread out across 11,000 sq km (11,000 sq miles). Students sometimes walk for hours to get their education.
At 71, Qeich Beig has lived a long life in Wakhan terms. He owns a local guesthouse for tourists visiting the region, which has made him rich. Most local guesthouses operate under the supervision of the tourism office in Badakhshan province.
This 13-year-old also goes to school, but that isn't the end of his day, as he helps his father on the farm after school. Education is highly valued in the region and families try to make sure their children continue their studies for as long as possible.
I stopped these three girls on their way to school in the village of Sarhad-e Broghil. Aged between 10 and 14, they help their families with farm work after school. Compared with other parts of Afghanistan, women in Wakhan enjoy greater freedoms. They can take part in public celebrations and social events and wear colourful clothes, and they are the main workforce.
Ziauddin's bandana showed the colours of the Afghan flag. Some locals criticise the central government for failing to deliver on its promises to the region, but most of them show a strong sense of national pride.
This young tour guide in the Pamirs is paid a daily fee of 1,000 afghanis (about $15; £10) to guide visitors through the rugged terrain of the Wakhan Corridor. Some of these trained guides also offer to cook on the journey for an extra $10.
This man lends his horses to visitors to the Pamir mountains for $25 a day. The horses carry the tourists' supplies and belongings across raging rivers and rocky terrain and back to Wakhan. Tourism is an important part of the local economy.
Eight-year-old Ahmad Reshad is a student. He is from a prosperous family which owns and runs a local guesthouse. Unlike many other children in Wakhan, Ahmad doesn't work on the farm after school.
I met this man working on the farm of a landowner in Kala Panja village. For his work, he is paid a monthly salary of 5,000 afghanis. Wheat is the main product here, but because of the extreme weather the quality of the grain harvest is often poor.
Zahra, who is four, lives in Sarhad-e Broghil village in Wakhan. Her family lives next to the local guesthouse. Zahra spends a lot of time playing with tourists visiting the area.
This six-year-old boy tripped and fell on his face two months ago. Health services in the area are poor. The Afghan government has promised to build a health clinic in the area, but it is yet to deliver.
Photos by Ershad Honaryar

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Enhancing Recreational Cannabis Products with Terpenes and Cannabinoids
by Douglas Suraci·
Cannabis is a complex plant containing over 100 different cannabinoids and a vast array of terpenes which are responsible for its unique flavors and aromas. The combination of different cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis contributes to what is known as the entourage effect. This effect is believed to enhance the benefits and user experience of the plant, as each compound works synergistically with the others to produce a range of different effects.
Within the recreational cannabis industry, some companies are using this knowledge of the entourage effect to develop specific, targeted effects in their products. At Nowave, we’ve used this to develop a line of THC edible gummies using different blends of minor cannabinoids and terpenes to produce a range of effects for our customers that can fit into many different lifestyles.
Terpenes are organic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis, that give them their distinctive aromas and flavors. There are over 200 different terpenes found in cannabis, each with its unique properties and effects. Some of the most common terpenes found in cannabis include Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene, and Beta Caryophyllene.
Cannabinoids are the active compounds found in the cannabis plant that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system to produce a arrange of effects. The most well-known cannabinoid is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects. Other cannabinoids found in cannabis include cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabigerol (CBG). Each minor has unique properties and effects, and the combination of different minors and terpenes in cannabis can produce a range of different effects on the body and mind.
At Nowave, our approach to product development is based on the latest research into the entourage effect and the properties of different terpenes and minors. By carefully selecting specific combinations of these compounds, we’re able to develop products that produce targeted effects and deliver a consistent experience to our customers.
When developing our THC gummy edibles, we use a blend of botanical terpenes with specific cannabis minors to create a range of different effects in the products. For example, our “Offline” sleep THC gummies contain a combination of the minors CBD for body relaxation and CBN for deep mind relaxation and the terpenes linalool (also found in lavender), myrcene, and beta-pinene which, when combined, enhance the feeling of deep restfulness.
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January 4, 2012 05:35:59 PM IST Enkayaar, Glamsham Editorial
Naseeruddin Shah is one of those film actors who have got very few songs to lip-sync onscreen but whenever he has got an opportunity to do so, the songs have hit bulls' eye. While everyone counts Emraan Hashmi lucky to bag hit songs in his films, we at glamsham.com also coin veteran actor Nasseruddin Shah's in the list. Though, Bollywood's commercial genre has bestowed him with this opportunity more often.
The latest offering would be an achievement for Naseeruddin Shah as Daler Mehndi came down from Delhi to do record the song Badmast from the film CHAALIS CHAURAASI (4084). The song is an item number and the female voice for the song has been rendered by none other than Mamta Sharma of the 'Munni Badnaam' fame. The song as it is appearing from the promos is all fun and frolic. It is thus a blissful opportunity to tell the world what famous songs has Naseeruddin Shah been associated with in his acting career so far:

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In a surprise twist, Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month’s presidential election.
Africa Mining News
The 127 carat, top white gem diamond, is one of the of 129 precious stones of over 100 carats the company has recovered at the mine since it began operations in 2012.
The company's gold output in 2018 will be lower than forecast as almost half of the employees stopped working since mid-November in a wage strike.
Barrick’s Acacia Mining has been hit with a 300-million Tanzanian shillings fine (about $129,144) over allegations of environmental breaches at its North Mara mine.
Tanzanian President Magufuli said the central bank should start buying the country's gold to curb smuggling and build reserves to stabilise the currency.
The company produced 472,418 ounces of gold at its Egypt-based Sukari mine last year, compared to 544,658 ounces in 2017, due to disruptions and lower grades at the operation.
A prolonged spat between the government and gold producer Acacia over a $190 billion tax bill has severely limited the company's operations in the East African nation.
Lucara aims to recover between 300,000 and 330,000 carats from Karowe this year.
“Sibanye can’t absorb losses from its gold business for a protracted period"
Societe Miniere de Bisunzu (SMB), has given 30 days notice to end its contract with ITSCI, a responsible supply chain initiative, citing the scheme's rising costs.
Government has delayed the release of provisional results from last week’s presidential election as criticism of the country’s handling of the vote grew.
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), majority owned by Vedanta, suspended operations at its Nchanga mine following the introduction of an import duty on copper concentrates, the company said.
Global demand for cobalt is rocketing, with the rate of annual increase now at 8-10%.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is in uncharted waters as the nation awaits election results marking the end of President Joseph Kabila’s rule.
Mining companies have been demanding Zambia pay the $550-$600 million due to them in Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds.
The revision means that output of cobalt rose 35.9 percent compared to the same period in 2017, rather than 92.5 percent as the bank said previously.
The Chamber of Mines said that as a result of the changes, more than 58% of Zambia's copper producers would be loss-making at current prices.
Josef El-Raghy had moved from executive chairman to chairman, as the search for a successor continues.
Rio said it would postpone any short- and long-term incentives owed to Sam Walsh for a minimum of two years. Rio is now planning to extend that time period.
Barrick now trades as GOLD in New York and continues as ABX in Toronto.
The founder of the US private security company aims to raise as much as $500 million to invest in deposits of metals such as cobalt, lithium and copper.
This weekend, the vast central African nation is banking on a new method: the ballot box.
Study shows mining has sparked "unparalleled inorganic compound diversification" like rabbittite at Lucky Strike, Utah and a handful found on smelter walls
The termination of the agreement will also enable Nornickel to pursue its own strategy for the African assets.
Mining costs rose steadily through the 2000s which should have hurt a lot of gold miners. But it didn’t.

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Yellowjackets continue their winning waysPerham, Minn. (WDAY Sports) - Perhaps overshadowed by the events surrounding the Perham boys basketball team, the Perham girls are quietly going about its business.
By: Dom Izzo, WDAY
The Yellowjackets are 13-2 heading into tomorrow night's showdown with rival Pelican Rapids.
While it's been a difficult time over the past ten days, the girls just keep on winning. The Yellowjackets’ two losses have come against teams with a combined 30-3 record.


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A picture is worth a thousand words, right?
Wordless picture books open up all sorts of opportunities for children to engage with what they are reading and have more control over the story. Books without words allow readers the opportunity to lead — children can tell the story the way they want, and the story can change up during each read.
Below are some of my absolute favorite wordless picture books for kiddos. Enjoy!
“Inside, Outside” by Lizi Boyd
This wordless book features window views to the outside and inside. Cutouts take readers from one season to the next, from inside the house to outside the house.
“Skunk on a String” by Thao Lam
A poor skunk has gotten his foot caught in the string of a balloon! He is taken by the wind and sees all sorts of different places.
“Sign Off” by Stephen Savage
What happens at night to those street signs? When the humans are away, the signs will play!
“Field Trip to the Moon” by John Hare
A futuristic field trip to the moon goes wrong when one of the students is left behind! Luckily, the student has a box of crayons to stay entertained. However, this student will quickly learn that they are not alone on the moon. Other creatures live there and have never seen crayons before!
“Pancakes for Breakfast” by Tomie DePaola
This book will make you crave pancakes! The main character wants to have some delicious pancakes, but she doesn’t have the ingredients to make them. She must do all the hard work to get her pancakes, but, just as she’s rounding up the maple syrup, her cat has gobbled up all her pancake batter! How will she get her delicious pancakes?
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A new book review from The Movie Snob.
Back to Blood, by Tom Wolfe (2012). This was Wolfe’s last novel, and I liked it better than his penultimate effort (I Am Charlotte Simmons) but probably not as much as A Man in Full, and certainly not as much as his first novel, Bonfire of the Vanities. This is mainly the story of Nestor Camacho, a young Cuban cop on the Miami police force who finds himself at the center of large, significant events three times in the course of the story. I found him a little hard to empathize with (because he’s kind of a self-pitying sap), but he does give us a window into various aspects of Miami’s unique culture(s). We also spend quite a bit of time with his ex-girlfriend Magdalena, who dumps him for her boss, a sex-addiction-treating psychiatrist who likes to appear on TV. We see some of Miami’s upper crust through her escapades and through her eyes. The tale, which also involves Russian oligarchs and art forgery, seems a bit implausible, and it’s a smidge over 700 pages long. But Wolfe’s writing is pretty entertaining, and I enjoyed the book enough to finish it.


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According to https://www.inmatesearchindiana.org/
Borders, Scott Bennett was booked into the Madison County Jail and is facing charges for child solicitation, possession of methethedimene, and dealing/manufacturing of methethedimine on 3/7/2023.
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James Rodgers discusses the heir to a very prestigious throne.
Spurs season ticket holder James Rodgers discusses the abrupt ending to the Portuguese manager’s tenure.
James Rodgers looks at some of the great business done by Andre Villas-Boas recently.
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Apple Drops Support for Older iPads in iOS17 and That’s Probably a Good Thing
Apple has announced that the upcoming iOS 17 update will drop support for several older iPad models, including the iPad Air 2, the iPad Mini 4, and the iPad 5th generation. While this news may be disappointing for owners of these devices, it is actually a positive development for the overall health and security of the iOS ecosystem.
One of the primary reasons that Apple drops support for older devices is to ensure that its operating system remains optimized for newer, more powerful hardware. As new hardware is released, the demands placed on the operating system increase, and older devices may struggle to keep up. By dropping support for older devices, Apple can focus on optimizing iOS for newer hardware, which can result in faster, more reliable performance.
In addition to performance considerations, dropping support for older devices can also improve the security of the iOS ecosystem. Older devices may not be able to run the latest security updates or take advantage of the latest security features, which can leave them vulnerable to attacks. By dropping support for older devices, Apple can ensure that all devices running iOS are as secure as possible.
While some may argue that dropping support for older devices is a ploy to encourage users to upgrade to newer devices, the reality is that Apple’s decision is based on sound technical and security considerations. Older devices may still work, but they may not be able to provide the same level of performance and security as newer devices.
It is worth noting that while Apple is dropping support for some older iPads in iOS 17, these devices will still be able to run iOS 16 and will continue to receive security updates for some time. This means that users of older devices will not be immediately cut off from security updates, and can continue to use their devices for a while longer.
Overall, while it may be disappointing for some users, Apple’s decision to drop support for older iPads in iOS 17 is a necessary step to ensure the health, performance, and security of the iOS ecosystem. By focusing on optimizing iOS for newer hardware and ensuring that all devices are as secure as possible, Apple can continue to provide a reliable and secure platform for its users.


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ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES AS A WAY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPATIAL STRUCTURE IN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Additive technologies continue to develop very rapidly, and their capabilities
open up new horizons in architecture and design. The article considers the general idea of
additive technologies, as a tool for the formation of architectural objects. Also listed are the
main types of technologies, methods and material used for printing, advantages and disadvantages.
Presented are experimental projects using 3D printing of various leading architectural
campaigns dealing with these technologies. 3D printing or additive technologies make it possible
to optimize geometry and create forms that can be adapted to specific users or their tasks.
Keywords: additive technologies, formation, manipulators, mobile robots, quadrocopter, temporary architecture, аддитивные технологии, временная архитектура, квадрокоптеры, манипуляторы, мобильные роботы, формообразование

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Controversial North Lakes Golf Course Redevelopment Sparks Debate at Moreton Bay City Council Meeting
The developer of the former North Lakes golf course site, JH Northlakes, has presented their proposal to Moreton Bay City Council.
The plan includes building 250 independent living units, a 120-bed residential care facility, and converting 46 hectares of private land into public open space.
Despite strong opposition from residents, the developer argues that the proposal aligns with the council’s future planning documents and addresses the need for senior housing and open space in the area.
They claim that the proposal won’t worsen flooding or traffic issues and that many concerns raised by opponents are based on misunderstandings.
The developer warns that if the proposal isn’t supported, a golf course is unlikely to return to the land due to its lack of commercial viability. This presentation was made during a council meeting’s Community Comment segment, which allows brief statements without discussion.


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This was my first time here and I was very pleased with everything. The frint desk staff was excellent. The room was clean and they even provided turn down service, free breakfast, and excellent room service. On my next four visits to Lynchburg this is my hotel.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Thoughtful details, indulgent finishes, upgraded amenities...The Craddock Terry Hotel, once a shoe factory, offers residential style boutique design with traditional decor in a historic building. The hotel also features Shoemakers American Grille and Waterstone restaurants and Jefferson Street Brewery on-site. Overlooking the James River, you'll enjoy our elegant guest rooms, luxurious bathrooms, a signature breakfast, high-speed Internet and many other features you'd expect to find in an upscale boutique hotel. ... more less
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Anyone who has a beloved pet will be all too aware of the bond between animal and human, and the devastation that it can cause when you lose them.
If you're Barbra Streisand, however, there's a solution of-sorts that may soften the blow.
The singer's beloved 14-year-old dog Samantha died last year, but as she revealed in a new interview with Variety, she had the animal cloned - twice.
The new Coton du Tulear pups are called Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett, and Streisand revealed that she had Samantha's DNA taken from her mouth and stomach in order to clone her.
She said: "They have different personalities. I’m waiting for them to get older so I can see if they have [Samantha’s] brown eyes and seriousness.”
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Written by Ella White
So your dog’s been sprayed by a skunk. It’s an unpleasant event for both pup and owner – but one that many dog walkers in the USA and Canada will experience. And while you might be considering shaving off their gorgeous fur and starting anew with a fresh, un-skunked coat, the good news is you don’t need to go quite that far.
In this article we will look at what skunk spray is, and how to get it out of your dog’s fur.
Skunks, native to the USA and Canada, are known for their pungent smell, which is released from their anal glands when they feel they are under attack. It sounds horrible, and the smell is even worse.
Though the musk comes from the skunk’s anal glands, it is not fecal matter. It’s made from the same combination of chemicals that can be found in rotten eggs, and once a skunk has released its spray it can take weeks for their body to replenish. This means that skunks are not likely to spray easily or unprovoked without prior warning signals, and if your dog does get sprayed by your neighborhood skunk, it probably won’t happen again for a while.
While its purpose is to repel animals as large as bears, a skunk’s spray is not generally harmful to animals or humans. If inhaled, it can cause temporary breathing difficulties and nausea. If sprayed near the eyes it can cause temporary blindness, so look out for your dog squinting and itching their eyes in the days after their skunking, as they might need to see a vet if the symptoms persist.
Being skunked is not a pleasant experience for dogs, and some may suffer from anxiety afterwards. So try to keep them calm, give them lots of cuddles (once the odor is gone!) and if they still appear distressed days after the event, see your vet who should be able to help with calming solutions.
If you’re out on a walk, or your dog is pottering in the garden and gets sprayed by a skunk, their coat will need to be rinsed as soon as possible. However, do not bring your dog inside. The pungent odor of skunk spray can permeate furniture and will linger in your home long after your pet’s coat is clean.
Keep them outside, and check their eyes – particularly if you know that they have been sprayed face-on. Skunk spray can cause redness and irritation and if left untreated can lead to permanent damage. So if it has affected their eyes then you will need to lightly rinse them out with cool, clean water.
Next, it’s time to wash their coat. But remember to avoid bringing them indoors if it’s at all possible. If you have access to a paddling pool or tarp you can use this as a washing station, but grass or even pavement will do.
Step 1: Rinse them with clean water
Once you’ve checked your dog's eyes and found a spot outside to start the washing process, spray them down or douse them in clean, cool water to rinse the odor from the fur. Commercial shampoos are not effective in removing this type of chemical from the fur, so rinsing them down can help remove any excess odor before you get to scrubbing.
Step 2: Choose your cleaning product
There are many solutions to skunk-spray cleaning on the market, including chemical sprays and shampoos that can neutralize the odor. But if this is the first time your dog has been skunked, you might not have this to hand. In which case, add it to your shopping list and for now, opt for an at-home treatment. Trust us: you don’t want to waste time heading to the store while your dog is still covered in skunk.
A homemade cleaning solution can be made using mild liquid soaps, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and other household items you’re likely to have in the store cupboard. Some even suggest that feminine hygiene products and tomato juice can be effective skunk-odor killers… and we’ll get to which is most effective in the next section.
Step 3: Wash your dog – thoroughly
Once you’ve got your washing solution ready, it’s time for business. Don rubber gloves and use a washcloth to gently apply the detergent to your dog’s coat, being careful to avoid their eyes. Make sure they are fully covered, from snout to tail and root to tip. Full coverage – even on areas that you don’t think are affected – is the only way to ensure that odor will truly be gone.
You might want toys, treats, and other distractions to hand as some dogs might find this part of the process almost as distressing as being sprayed by a skunk in the first place.
Step 4: Let it soak in
Once they’re lathered up, let the detergent soak on your dog’s fur for up to five minutes. The longer you can leave it, the more effective it will be at removing the odor. However, if you have used a hydrogen peroxide solution then be aware that this can bleach the fur. So owners of dark-haired dogs might prefer to leave the solution on for less time.
Step 5: Rinse
Thoroughly rinse the solution from your dog’s fur, making sure it is completely removed and the water runs clear with no soapy bubbles. Remaining solution will be holding the odor that has been removed so it’s important to make sure it’s all gone. If you’re using a shop-bought chemical solution, this can be harsh on your dog’s skin so it’s essential that none is left after rinsing.
Step 6: Shampoo again
Once the deodorizing detergent has been fully rinsed out, shampoo them using their regular product. This will make sure their fur is extra clean and that all the solution is gone. Do not blow dry your dog, as this can ‘bake’ any residual odors into the fur. Instead, towel dry them or leave them to dry naturally.
Step 7: Check for odors
Now, the smell should be gone. But if it’s not you can always take your dog to the groomer for a professional treatment. You will also want to wash your own clothes and make sure there are no remnants of skunk odor on your hands or skin – we did say wear rubber gloves!
Sadly, a healthy dose of soap and water isn’t going to be enough to get rid of pungent skunk spray. For the first wash, you’ll want to use one of the following solutions.
Many pet stores and websites will stock specialized shampoos that are effective in neutralizing the odor of skunk spray. They use a blend of enzymes and chemicals to remove the smell from animals’ fur and can be used like a regular shampoo. The old adage, it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it applies here - add it to the shopping list today!
Similar products are available in spray form to get the smell out of clothing, carpet, and other soft furnishings.
If you don’t already have these products to hand when your dog has been sprayed by a skunk, you’ll likely need to turn to home remedies.
The most popular home made solution for skunk odors was developed by chemist Paul Krebaum, and it’s been hailed by experts and dog owners alike.
Combine 950 ml of fresh hydrogen peroxide (lower than 3%), 60 ml of baking soda, and up to 10 ml of dish soap or laundry detergent in an open container. This is the solution you will lather into your dog’s coat in step 3 of the section above and wearing rubber gloves to protect your skin from the chemical is crucial.
Get rid of any leftover mixture and do not attempt to store it for future use as the combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda can cause an explosive reaction.
Feminine Hygiene Products
If you have no hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to hand, some experts say that feminine hygiene products like Massengill can be effective in neutralizing skunk odors. However, you should never use human products on your dog without consulting your vet first.
Some people believe that tomato juice can act as a deodorizer, although others say that it is ineffective. What it does do is offer a temporary relief from that skunky odor, as it overwhelms the scent. However, this does wear off – but it makes a good delaying tactic while you rush to the store to buy a commercial product or ingredients for a home remedy!
Of course, the best way to stop your dog’s coat from smelling like skunk spray is to avoid them getting attacked by skunks in the first place. Of course this can be easier said than done, especially if your pup is an outdoor adventurer. But these tips could help you and your dog avoid skunks and their spray in future:

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The new cast of famous senior citizens embarking on a journey of a lifetime include entertainer Lionel Blair; actress Amanda Barrie, snooker champion Dennis Taylor; TV personality Rustie Lee; Doctor Miriam Stoppard; presenter Bill Oddie; singer Sheila Ferguson; and actor Paul Nicholas.
Inspired by, but otherwise unrelated to the blockbuster film, the series documents the authentic experience of eight characters in their golden years as they head to India on an experimental adventure to see if they would consider retiring to the other side of the world. The new four part series will see the group travel thousands of miles from home and this time land in Kochi, a city in the southwest Indian state Kerala, to test whether they can set up a more rewarding retirement than in the UK.
BBC Two has confirmed a two-part Christmas special for 2016 The Real Marigold on Tour (w/t), starring some familiar faces from the first series of The Real Marigold Hotel. Four of the original cast return to BBC Two as actress Miriam Margolyes, dancer Wayne Sleep, darts champion Bobby George and chef Rosemary Shrager test out different retirement communities around the world, travelling to Florida and Japan.
Made by Twofour, the series successfully premiered on BBC Two earlier this year with impressive ratings and critical acclaim. It’s the highest rating factual series on BBC Two this year with a series consolidated average of 4.1million/13.6 percent share, and was awarded a prestigious Rose d’Or Award.
Charlotte Moore, Director BBC Content, says: “The first series was a big hit that connected with viewers of all ages in a really authentic and heart-warming way. It was entertaining whilst brilliantly enlightening which makes it the perfect fit for BBC One. It celebrates a big universal subject that we all care about and I’m looking forward to watching our new cast of characters explore India and reach an ever broader audience on BBC One.”
Patrick Holland, Channel Editor BBC Two, says: “BBC Two has a strong track record of creating bold new factual formats and Marigold proved to be an instant break through. Who would have thought that a show about retirement would become such a hit with audiences young and old? Moving to BBC One means we have the space on BBC Two to commission new series like Second Chance Summer and Life and Death in a Week. I wish the next wonderful group of senior travellers every success in their new home.”
Andrew Mackenzie, Chief Creative Officer of The Twofour Group, says: “The Real Marigold Hotel is a success story that we’re incredibly proud of and after winning the Rose d’Or we’re delighted to be working with the BBC to grow the series. The Christmas specials on BBC Two see Miriam and the gang in incredibly entertaining form and we’re excited to introduce a new band of intrepid travellers to India on BBC One.”
The Real Marigold Hotel series on BBC One is a Twofour production. It is Executive Produced by David Clews and Andrew MacKenzie and David Vallance is the Series Editor. It was commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Director BBC Content, and Clare Sillery, Acting Head of Commissioning, Documentaries.
The Real Marigold on Tour (working title) on BBC Two is also a Twofour production. It is Executive Produced by David Clews and Andrew MacKenzie and Simon Draper is the Series Producer. It was commissioned by Patrick Holland, Channel Editor BBC Two; and Clare Sillery, Acting Head of Commissioning, Documentaries.


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Time Out says
Hotel Sáv is a luxury boutique hotel with clean and modern aesthetics – as expected since the name stands for style, attitude and vision. Aside from its swanky designs, Sáv’s buffet offers an international palette that’s a must-try. The attentive staff are also incredibly gracious when serving each and every guest. In the thick of Hung Hom, look to this colourful boutique for a mix of modern comforts with a taste of true Hong Kong on your doorstep. Even if you don't want to step outside, the hotel's spacious co-living lounge area, recreational facilities, and beautiful outdoor terrace should keep you happily entertained.


Mr. Speaker, when both the Globe and Mail and Greenpeace agree that the government's Kyoto plan is simply not going to work, we know that we are not going to be getting clean air any time soon.
The Minister of the Environment has even acknowledged that the rules for the big polluters have not been established. They are clearly going to benefit under the government's plan. The others who will benefit will be the big drug companies, who will be selling a lot more puffers to families whose kids are going to try to breathe the dirty air this summer.
My question simply is why, after 12 years of promising to do something about the environment and cleaning the air, have the Liberals delivered such a--


Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection
A recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States each year, many of them recurrent and some of them fatal.
Because treating the infection is hard and preventing its recurrence can be challenging, physician-scientists have long sought ways to reduce of the risk of developing an infection in the first place.
Now, a small new study using a genomic surveillance tool developed by Harvard Medical School researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital shows that silent carriers—people who carry the toxin-producing strains of the bacterium but have no symptoms—may be one important source of infection.
That some people carry the bacterium in their guts is not new in and of itself, the researchers said, but up until now it has remained unclear what, if any, role these asymptomatic carriers play in the spread of the disease or whether they have a greater risk of infection themselves.
The team's findings, published Aug. 17 in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, shed light on these two questions. The analysis shows that those who carry the toxin-secreting strain of the pathogen are not only at increased risk for infection themselves but can also spread the bug to others.
The findings, the team said, could help improve current surveillance efforts to minimize spread.
Specifically, the researchers found that among patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), those carrying a toxin-positive strain of C. difficile were more than nine times as likely to develop C. difficile infection (CDI) than their counterparts. Further, these silent carriers are an active reservoir of C. difficile within a hospital.
"Our study provides the first genomic confirmation that risks for C. difficile infection increase more than nine-fold in ICU patients carrying a toxin-encoding strain," said study corresponding author Lynn Bry, HMS associate professor of pathology and associate medical director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at Brigham and Women's.
"Asymptomatic carriers are also the most active reservoir of C. difficile within the hospital, a reservoir to which nearly all health care systems are blind to, as active screening is not done given the complexities to identify carriage," added Bry, who is also director of the Massachusetts Host-Microbiome Center.
Using rectal swabs collected as part of an existing ICU screening program, Bry and colleagues evaluated samples from 1,897 ICU patients at Brigham and Women's. They identified C. difficile in 143 patients.
A total of 28 patients had CDI diagnosed during the study period. Among asymptomatic patients who carried a toxin-encoding strain of C. difficile, 5.3 percent developed CDI compared to only 0.57 percent of those who did not carry such a strain. The team's analyses supported the release of new C. difficile genomic analysis tools by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, which are now publicly available.
"Silent carriers of C. difficile may provide an important and hidden pathogen reservoir with implications for carriers, other patients and health care workers," said Bry. "Integrating genomic and epidemiological analyses could provide a surveillance system for detecting patients who are most at risk and set the stage for better ways to prevent transmission and infection."


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Cleveland Clinic Children's Gala
Postponed: Cleveland Clinic Children’s 30th Anniversary Gala
Thank you for your commitment and dedication to Cleveland Clinic Children’s and your support of the 30th Cleveland Clinic Children’s Gala.
Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to keeping our caregivers, patients and communities safe and healthy - it is our highest priority. In light of the constantly evolving situation related to Coronavirus, we are postponing the 30th Annual Cleveland Clinic Children’s Gala originally scheduled for May 9th to later this year.
On behalf of Cleveland Clinic, thank you for your partnership and generous support. We are fortunate to be a part of such a giving and dedicated community, and we thank you for making Cleveland Clinic Children’s a philanthropic priority. We will continue to keep you apprised of the status of the rescheduled Children’s Gala.
For more information on how you can become a beacon of light for our patients and their families, please contact a member of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Gala team at 216.445.8580 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
A Special Thank You
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Traci & Nicholas Barlage
Kim & Ryan Crane
Kendra & Michael Howley
Kimberley & Brock Milstein
Philanthropic support comes in all shapes and sizes, and each and every partner has the power to make a difference. Whether supporting our signature events, launching a cause-marketing program, or providing a gift to a priority that is meaningful, giving to Cleveland Clinic Children’s is a year-round movement that is made possible through the generosity of so many people.

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Phase out for antibacterial soaps gains speed
Australian manufacturers are falling into line with the US Food and Drug Administration’s ban of antibacterial washes, despite there being no change to TGA regulations in Australia.
Four local manufacturers – Aldi, Woolworths, Colgate-Palmolive and Reckitt Benckiser – have confirmed that they will eliminate the chemicals that have been outlawed in the US within 12 months, according to ABC News. Another, Johnson & Johnson, is also exploring options to reformulate Gamophen medicated soap, an acne treatment that contains the chemical triclosan.
In September, the FDA ruled that antiseptic wash products containing any of 19 active ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, could no longer be marketed in the US.
US manufacturers have one year to comply with the new FDA rule but many have already begun removing the chemicals from their products. Hospital use of antibacterial products is not affected by the ruling.
The use of these antibacterial ingredients is legal in Australia, but the TGA is currently reviewing whether any action is needed.
Infectious disease experts have praised the FDA’s decision, arguing that antibacterial soaps increase antibiotic resistance, disrupt hormones and may cause cancer in mice.
“I’m really surprised that the US has done this, because there must have been a lot of pressure from commercial entities,” said microbiologist Professor Liz Harry from UTS.
“I think this is fantastic. I applaud it.” Professor Harry called for a similar ban to be enforced by the TGA… Read More>>
Source: Medical Republic

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The Planner: 7 Days, 7 Things, Jan. 18-24
1. Don Walser’s Pure Texas Band Reunion at the Broken Spoke
8 p.m. Tuesday. $8. 3201 S. Lamar Blvd. brokenspokeaustintx.com.
Don Walser may have been Austin’s best country singer ever, and his story of becoming a star late in his life was inspiring. Since his death in 2006 at age 72, many of his longtime supporting players have gathered regularly to pay tribute to the honky-tonk master dubbed the Pavarotti of the Plains. Howard Kalish, Skinny Don Keeling, Scott Walls, Jason Roberts and Floyd Domino are among the extended crew on board to support special guests including Cornell Hurd, Slaid Cleaves, Gurf Morlix, Al Dressen and Jane Quisenberry. — Peter Blackstock
2. Hops & Grain’s St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. $25 (or free if you get your head shaved at the event). 507 Calles St. www.hopsandgrain.com.
Hops & Grain and Shed Barbershop are teaming up for this fundraiser, which is raising money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven nonprofit that funds childhood cancer research. All proceeds will go toward the cause. You can pay $25, which will get you a souvenir pint glass and four beer tickets, or you can have Shed shave your head there, which will get you in free. Slab BBQ will also be there offering lunch and afternoon snacks.
3. Orna Feinstein’s “Now and Zen” at Davis Gallery
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Feb. 28. Free. 837 W. 12th St. 512-477-4929, davisgalleryaustin.com.
As part of Print Austin, a month-long event celebrating the art of original printmaking, the Davis Gallery will host a traveling exhibit, “Now and Zen: 15 Years of Printmaking,” that showcases the work of artist Orna Feinstein, who for 15 years has been highlighting the geometric forms created in nature by the repetition of the seasons. The forms emerge from the layering of multiple monoprints, a technique that creates an impression onto any medium of choice. Her “Now and Zen” show has been featured at a variety of other Texas galleries.
4. “Mamma Mia!” at Bass Concert Hall
8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday. $30-$100. 2300 Robert Dedman Dr. texasperformingarts.org.
“My, my, how can I resist you?” The musical that celebrates the timeless feel-good music of ABBA is coming to Austin and bringing with it all the greatest hits you really can’t resist, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “The Winner Takes It All.” With less than a week for people to enjoy the enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, you’ll want to get tickets no matter how many times you’ve seen “Mamma Mia!”
5. Austin Playhouse’s “The Mountaintop”
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. $24. Austin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport Blvd. www.austinplayhouse.com.
It’s the final weekend of the production “The Mountaintop,” a bold re-imagining of the last night of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic life. After giving a prophetic speech at a sanitation worker’s strike in Memphis, King staggers into Room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, exhausted and in need of a cigarette. When a mysterious maid delivers a cup of coffee with a side of hard truth, he’s forced to confront his own humanity and the fate of our nation. Go to www.austin360.com to read our review of the play and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin’s interview with the two actors.
6. Michael Moorcock at BookPeople
7 p.m. Friday. Free. 603 N. Lamar Blvd. 512-472-5050, www.bookpeople.com.
Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore and Michael Chabon all cite science fiction and fantasy author Michael Moorcock as a major influence for them. An Austin resident, he imbues all his novels with a characteristic literary flair and grand sense of adventure, and that’s continuing with “The Whispering Swarm,” the first in a fantastical and autobiographical trilogy that will follow a young man named Michael, who discovers a secret realm deep in the heart of London. Moorcock will discuss and sign his new novel (only books purchased at BookPeople are eligible for signing).
7. Brian Regan
7 p.m. Saturday. $39.50-$55. ACL Live, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd. 877-435-9849, www.acl-live.com.
Regan, who appears in the much-heralded new Chris Rock movie, “Top Five,” has been on the road for 10 years, hitting nearly 100 cities annually. A comic’s comic, Regan’s standup has been lauded by Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron and David Letterman, who said, “I’ll take all of that guy you got” (Regan has appeared on “The Late Show” more frequently than any other comedian). — Dale Roe


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(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith)
Lord, I care not for riches, neither silver nor gold –
I would bake sure of heaven, I would enter the fold.
In the book of Thy kingdom with its pages so fair,
Tell me, Jesus, my Savior, is my name written there?
REFRAIN (vs. 1+2)
Is my name written there On the page white and fair?
In the book of Thy kingdom, Is my name written there?
Lord, my sins they are many, like the sands of the sea,
But Thy blood, O my Savior, is sufficient for me;
For Thy promise is written in the bright letters that glow,
“Tho your sins be as scarlet, I will make them like snow.”
O that beautiful city with its mansions of light,
With its glorified beings in pure garments of white;
Where no evil thing cometh to despoil what is fair,
Where the angels are watching – yes my name’s written there.
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Yes, my name’s written there On the page white and fair;
In the book of Thy kingdom, yes, my name’s written there.


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JD Sports’ positive note
City Index June 17, 2014 9:35 PM

JD Sports released an interim management statement today (17th June) – there wasn’t anything in it by way of numbers but it can be seen […]

JD Sports released an interim management statement today (17th June) – there wasn’t anything in it by way of numbers but it can be seen as positive.
According to the retailer, the build-up to the World Cup has “enhanced the trading performance” of its core sports business – which accounts for the bulk of JD Sports’ sales (some 79%) and all of its profit.
In light of all that, JD sports reckons it’d be misleading to update the market with precise like-for-like sales figures at this point.
Regarding JD Sports’ other business, its outdoor division (this includes stores such as Blacks and Millet) is maintaining positive progress.
Additionally, its fashion business (which comprises stores like Bank, Scotts and Cloggs) continues to experience “varied performance”, though the company reckons there are encouraging signs for the future.
Based on its performance thus far, JD Sports expects a “satisfactory increase” in first-half profitability in line with its expectations.
JD Sports’ good run
Indeed, the company, whose CEO, Barry Brown, stepped down in May, has had a good run over recent times.
In April, for instance, JD Sports posted around a 6% rise in revenue at £1.3bn, for its year ended February. Adjusted pre-tax profit for the period came in at around £77m, marking a healthy 27% increase over the previous year.
That was predominantly thanks to strong performance in its sports division, which boasted a 20% increase in operating profit, and, contrasts from the company’s outdoor and fashion businesses.
Those divisions, which have been undergoing turnaround attempts, posted losses for the year, though the company’s outdoor arm’s loss was narrower compared to the prior year.
JD Sports’ valuation has equally been on the rise…
The company’s shares, which are currently slightly down, have soared roughly a whopping 80% over the last year alone, and it now sports a valuation of some 13x expected 2015 earnings.
But that’s still a discount to some of its peers, US-based Footlocker for instance, which trades at 15x, not to mention fellow UK-based player, Sports Direct, at 20x.
Meanwhile, the company is chasing further growth
Aside from a string of brand acquisitions last year, JD Sports has been moving to expand internationally. That includes its new store openings in France and Spain, as well as the company’s acquisition of stores in the Netherlands and Germany.
Still, with a relatively healthy balance sheet (net cash position of some £45m as at February), JD Sports has the means to continue pushing ahead with its expansion efforts and, despite strong competition, it looks to be positioning well to deliver more value for now.
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I love the range of colours from Pink Petticoat in their Sweet Flourishes design. The paper itself is so pretty and I thought it approriate for the circular nature of this sketch. This shade is duck-egg.
Martha Stewart border and X Cut flowers. The flower stamp was from Hobby Craft I think, and the sentiment is Stampin Up.


Crowdfunded hardware is full of horror stories. Sometimes products are delayed ad infinitum. Perhaps worse, sometimes the products simply don’t live up to their lofty promises.
The Eve V is not one of those cases. It took a while to get here, but the company set out to create a convertible tablet that could live up to Microsoft’s Surface Pro at a lower price, and in some cases improve on it. I’ve spent a month with the Eve V, and it largely delivers on its high expectations.
The Eve V wasn’t just crowdfunded; its design was crowdsourced. That is to say, Eve polled potential users on what they wanted from a Surface Pro competitor, largely addressing some of the biggest complaints hurled at Microsoft. Just a quick look at the spec sheet shows some of Eve’s advantages:
- m3/i5/i7 Y-series processor (7th Gen)
- 8/16 GB RAM
- 128GB – 1TB SSD
- 12.3-inch IGZO LCD
- 2880 x 1920 resolution
- 1:1500 contrast ratio 100% srgb
- High quality tpa6133 headphone amplifier
- Quad speakers
- Bluetooth enabled RGB keyboard
- Eve Pen (uses same tech as the surface Pen)
- Both the pen and keyboard are included in the price
- Two USB-C ports, one of them Thunderbolt 3
- MicroSD reader
Arguably the largest criticism of Microsoft’s Surface line has been its slowness to adopt the USB-C. And when it finally did with the Surface Book 2, it didn’t use the faster Thunderbolt 3 standard. Meanwhile the Eve V has two USB-C ports, one of them Thunderbolt 3.
There are other welcome touches. The keyboard has RGB lighting, there are two USB-A ports as well, compared to the Surface Pro’s single port. The Windows Hello camera is replaced by an arguably-more-reliable fingerprint sensor. The headphone port uses a high-quality DAC.
My favorite feature, however, is Bluetooth support for the detachable keyboard. It just makes sense; when I’m working with a graphics tablet, I keep the keyboard off to the side. Bluetooth connectivity allows me place the keyboard in a more comfortable position when editing photos or taking notes.
It’s a good keyboard too. It has 1.4mm of key travel just like the Surface Pro, and while it isn’t quite as good as Microsoft’s offering – the keys feel slightly more wobbly – it gets pretty close. The same goes for the trackpad, which is pretty good but feels slightly sluggish compared to other Windows devices using Microsoft’s Precision drivers – almost like there’s input lag.
I like the matte black look. I think it errs a bit too much on the safe side, and I miss the Surface Pro’s colorful keyboards, but it’s certainly inoffensive from the outside.
There are some welcome aesthetic touches though. Open up the kickstand, and you’ll see a subtle pattern of Eve logos. I also love that Eve replaced the backspace text with an ‘Oops’ button. Some people are going to hate that, but to me it helps the device feel a little more personal.
Actually using the computer, I’m happy to report Eve nailed the display, which features 100 percent sRGB coverage and an ever so slightly higher resolution than the Surface Pro. It uses Sharp’s IGZO technology, and looks fantastic, perhaps even slightly better than Microsoft’s. My review unit did have a small amount of light bleeding near the bottom, but it was rarely noticeable.
The included pen feels a couple of generations behind Microsoft’s, but it supports the same technology as Microsoft’s Surface Pen, so upgrading is easy. Considering current Surface devices don’t even come with a stylus bundled in anymore, you’re still getting more for your money on the Eve.
The biggest disappointment in the Eve’s hardware was the speakers. Despite featuring touting its four-speak system (as opposed to two on the Surface), audio is rather tinny. Thankfully, there’s a solution.
I found that going into the Realtek Audio settings and choosing a different equalizer prodivded audio much more comparable to what I’d get from a Surface, perhaps even a little louder. It’s just kind of baffling that the default tuning is so poor, as most people won’t bother to tweak the audio settings.
None of Eve’s hardware choices would matter if the computer didn’t perform well, but thankfully it handles everyday tasks with applomb. I’m running the i7 Version with a 512GB SSD and 16 GB of RAM, and I don’t notice a performance difference compared to the 2017 Surface Pro I’ve regularly used with nearly the same specs.
That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise though. The Surface Pro does have a more powerful CPU (it uses a beefier 7th gen U series CPU compared to the Y series on the Eve). Still, the Y-series chips are able to come pretty close to their more powerful brethren for short bursts.
For reference, my review configuration on the Eve costs $1,599. A comparable Surface Pro costs $2,199, and that includes neither keyboard nor pen, which would bring up the cost another $260.
The biggest difference in performance is definitely in gaming: The Surface Pro’s Iris Pro graphics can actually get decent framerate at low settings, but the Eve V just has your average integrated graphics. Then again, you can connect an external graphics card to the Eve, so it really depends on how you plan to use your device.
Battery life has been impressive too. I find it just about matches my Surface Pro’s six to eight hours of real world usage, which is mostly involves Chrome, Photoshop, and Netflix. I was hoping for a bit more, considering the lower-power CPU and slightly larger battery, but it’s still one of the longest lasting tablets I’ve tested.
Besides, the fact that it charges with USB-C Power Delivery means the adapter doubles as a phone charger – very handy. Conversely, you can keep the tablet powered with your phone charger in a pinch, though it will charge slowly or not at all, depending on what you’re doing.
The Eve V is missing out on some of the Surface’s smaller refinement, and as a new company, we know little about the product’s reliability.
My first review unit had a misaligned magnet, meaning the keyboard wouldn’t stick to the screen reliably. The Verge experienced the same problem, as well as the light bleed I mentioned earlier. And though these were some of the first batch of devices, there’s an inherent risk to buying gadgets from a small, new company with an unproven record.
Then there’s the issue of actually buying it. At first, you could only buy it during flash sales, highly reminiscent of OnePlus’ early years. Now there’s just a super long wait. Eve basically assembles the computers to order, and currently, it’s website is showing over a month wait time.
Still, I can’t help but admire what Eve’s achieved. The computer’s components were largely chosen by bunch of random people on the internet, and it somehow turned out as one of the most well-though out devices in its category with an impressively low price tag.
It comes down to this: If I were to buy a convertible tablet right now, and didn’t have to worry about wait times or reliability, I’d pick the Eve V. Unfortunately, those conditions will be deal-breakers for some, but I’d still deem the Eve V a success story. It’s an easy recommendation if you’re willing to put up with the risk.
Here’s hoping that, like OnePlus, Eve can figure out a way to make it easier for customers to actually get their hands on one, and prove its reliability over time.


CHICAGO -- Lollapalooza is back on after being evacuated due to severe weather.
WGN's Marcus LeShock, who is at the music festival, tweeted the news of the evacuation Sunday afternoon.
Lollapalooza issued the following statement:
Due to an approaching storm and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS), Lollapalooza organizers have suspended the festival for a short period. Festival-goers are being evacuated from Grant Park and are being directed by staff and the Chicago Police Department to pre-established underground evacuation and shelter sites along Michigan Avenue.The three emergency evacuation shelters are the Grant Park North, Grant Park South and Millennium Lakeside Garages. All can be entered through vehicle entrances on Michigan Avenue.Lollapalooza officials are continuing to coordinate with the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) to monitor weather conditions and determine when the park is safe for festival-goers to return.“Our first priority is always the safety of our fans, staff and artists,” said Sandee Fenton, director of publicity for C3 Presents, the promoter behind Lollapalooza. “We regret having to suspend any show, but safety always comes first.”More information will be posted at www.lollapalooza.com.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning had been issued for Cook and DuPage counties until 3 p.m., right around when the storms hit Grant Park.
Latest updates at chicagoweathercenter.com


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› Forums › Herpes Questions › Possible Transmission to Hands on Partner (Herpetic Whitlow) › Reply To: Possible Transmission to Hands on Partner (Herpetic Whitlow)
Thank you for the response.
1. About the increasing the dose of the antiviral during fertile period during the trying to conceive.
How much of the dose can we take for this? And how long is it save to do that?
2. I have outbreak on genital area only, does it mean that the boxer short area is also contagious? the below the belly button area and buttock and around the area?
3. Regarding your response “Lubricant to reduce friction may be helpful for you to reduce the possibility that friction triggers an outbreak”
I notice that after an intercourse sometimes I have something similar like an outbreak. It is like a sore in the area where the OB normally happens, but I don’t find any lesions there. And it is usually cleared within 1-2 days. I’m actually puzzled and not very sure if it’s an outbreak.
In your experience, could this be the case where frictions is a triggers for OB for me?
Or is it just because the skin there is sensitive so frictions cause it to be irritated?
Should I stop intercourse during this time?

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday accepted the written apologies tendered by Railways Minister Azam Swati and Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry for their caustic remarks against the electoral watchdog.
The apologies were accepted by a two-member ECP bench headed by Nisar Ahmed Durrani.
Swati, along with Chaudhry, had launched a tirade against the ECP on September 10. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs held to discuss proposed amendments in the Elections (Amendment) Act, 2021, Swati had accused the commission of "always" rigging polls and said that such institutions should be “set on fire”.
Chaudhry, meanwhile, had alleged that the ECP took bribes to rig polls. He said the commission was making fun of the government, and that it was not entitled to “ruin” democracy in the country. His comments had prompted ECP officials present in the meeting to walk out.
On October 27, the ECP issued a show-case notice to both the ministers for their remarks and allegations against it and Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja.
Subsequently, the information minister had tendered an apology to the ECP in person on Nov 16, while Swati submitted his written apology to the electoral watchdog on Dec 3.
In his statement, Chaudhry had said he had appeared in order to not get bogged down in a cycle of responses. "My request is that this case is finished. I am a lawyer myself. I am a mouthpiece of the government. I did not curse anyone. Accept my apology," he said.
The ECP had directed him to submit a written apology as well.
In the hearing today, Swati appeared before the ECP bench and said he had always raised his voice to make the ECP an independent watchdog.
ECP member Durrani asked Swati to avoid attacking the institutions, saying "all institutions are yours and it's inappropriate to accuse them of wrongdoings."
Later talking to the media, the railways' minister thanked the ECP for accepting his apology, adding that "measures will be taken to strengthen the ECP in every manner."
Swati's chief counsel Barrister Ali Zafar, who was also present during the hearing, said it was the responsibility of every individual to uphold the dignity of the electoral body.
"We have apologised in connection to whatever happened in the past," he said.


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Oh no, it's happened. If you didn't see the Twitter post doing the rounds yesterday, Weetabix put out a tweet questioning why people aren't dumping beans on top of its breakfast cereal. And, well, the internet didn't react too kindly to the idea. Perfectly fine on their own, Weetabix and beans do not belong in a dish together. However, that hasn't stopped Twitter user DirtyHarolds from making the nightmare a reality in PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams!
You can add the purposefully awful contraption to your Dreams playlist through here, but the creator has gone one step further by incorporating even more questionable ingredients into the dish. Besides the bowl containing Weetabix, beans, and strawberries (?), there's another filled with the breakfast cereal, milk, a fried egg, and lobster of all things. We think we'll give both ideas a miss, but you do you.

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Ever get in a fight with your significant other and they get so furious they watch your latest binge show on Netflix without you? You can see they’ve watched it, then you get furious, then you’re watching TV separately and TV is really the only thing keeping every relationship ever alive? No?
Well, it’s called Netflix Adultery, where one partner goes right ahead and plows through a series the couple normally enjoys together. And genius new technology has been invented to prevent it.
U.K. ice cream brand Cornetto has created futuristic looking wearable technology called Commitment Rings. Each individual ring’s app links to video-streaming services for six months at a time, couples choose their favorite shows, and when the rings are close to each other, the app detects that and unblocks the series. If both rings aren’t in the room, the show is not accessible.
TV bingers who want to purchase the rings can sign up to get them online on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cornetto is in talks to partner with different video streaming platforms.
The tagline for the ad? “Love should last longer than one season.”
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Epilepsy Surgical Program
The Epilepsy Surgical Program is an associated specialty of Children’s Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program (CPEP), which coordinates all aspects of care for epilepsy patients and related support for their families.
Surgical treatment of epilepsy is usually sought when a child has seizures that cannot be controlled by standard therapy with medications (and sometimes special diets such as the Ketogenic Diet). It is estimated that for 10 percent of children with epilepsy, surgery may be their best chance to live seizure-free.
Before, During, and After Your Child’s Procedure
There are various surgical options for epilepsy, and our multidisciplinary epilepsy team determines the right approach for each patient individually. Our team includes specialists in:
Evaluations for epilepsy surgery include advanced continuous video EEG, 3T MRI, fMRI, FDG-PET, SPECT, MEG, and the intra-carotid amobarbital test.
|• Child Psychiatry
• Social Work
Surgical procedures include subdural grid monitoring, amygdalohippocampectomy, lesionectomy, cortecectomy, lobectomy, hemispherectomy, and placement of vagal nerve stimulator.
Amanda Yaun, MD, a member of Children’s neurosurgery team, is a nationally recognized expert in epilepsy surgery. Each year the team performs about 40 operations for children with epilepsy, and maintains a reputation for excellent surgical outcomes.
After your child’s procedure, you and your child have access to continued support through the CPEP.
See all epilepsy related programs offered by Children’s National Medical Center.
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Losing his mother to bladder cancer prompted Richard J Stephenson to found a facility devoted to finding new and better cancer treatments. In 1975 an investment group founded by Stephenson acquired a hospital in Zion Illinois rechristening it American International Hospital. Ultimately, Stephenson’s vision would become the Cancer Institute of America.
CTCA’s five facilities: Philadelphia, Phoenix, Tulsa, the Atlanta area, and Chicago specialize in the treatment of cancer in adults. Accredited by the Joint Commission the Cancer Institute of America combines traditional and innovative treatments with education and family involvement to treat every aspect of cancer.
In February of this year, the Cancer Institute of America teamed with NanHealth and Allscripts to create Clinical Pathways. In effect, the Clinical Pathways computer database enables an oncologist to consult with hundreds of other oncologists. The system also houses a library of the most current cancer care data.
By listing all available treatments Clinical Pathways enables oncologists to make more informed treatment decisions.
The program makes it possible to create a treatment regimen that is tailored to the individual patient. The cost of treatment is factored into the treatment options. Mitigation of the negative consequences of cancer treatment on the patient’s quality of life is taken into account.
Other information provided by Clinical Pathways includes the most current guidelines drug side-effects and toxicity. All this information is provided in real-time.
The program contains a quality control component by ensuring greater uniformity of care. Most importantly, Clinical Pathways provides the patient with greater-peace-of-mind by assuring him/her that the best possible treatment option for them has been chosen. The time span from a request to begin treatment and the insurance carriers o.k. is shortened.


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Assume the truck has a usable life of eight years. The net present worth will equal the initial money outflow. The net present value of each project is equal to zero. The investment is mutually unique with another investment into consideration. Have priority within the buy of any newly issued shares. Preferred shareholders obtain preferential treatment over bondholders in a liquidation.
Losses since in this market everything seems at risk for further declines. Canadian women’s clothing area. I plan to purchase shares in this. Recovery in the united states market right now, the pattern still appears to be down.
Explain the professionals and cons of both forms of business groups. 62. Explain capital structure management and provide three examples of capital construction choices. 60.
Allocate capital funds evenly amongst the divisions to keep up the current capital structure of the firm. Assign the very best cost of capital to Division Z as an end result of it’s more than likely the riskiest of the three divisions. Require the best rate of return from Division X because it has existed the longest. Accept only the initiatives that add worth to the firm’s shareholders. The firm replaces a few of its debts with a preferred inventory. Beta is used to compute the return on fairness and the standard deviation is used to compute the return on most popular.
Description 1. After that, the company plans to pay a relentless annual dividend of $3 a share. The final dividend paid was $1.00 a share. What is the current delivery capital partners fidelity financial times value of this stock if the required rate of return is 12 percent?
$31 and will receive about 1.36 shares of Tim Hortons now worth about U.S. $35. Basis. Tim H. Shares have not but landed in my TD Waterhouse account. CN released yet another nice earnings report after the close right now. Analysts are focused on weak similar retailer sales growth in the past two months.

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"With a rehabilitation plan in place for Kitsap Physicians Service, a new board of directors is hard at work planning the insurance providers recovery. The new board is the administrative body in a community-developed rehabilitation plan accepted by state Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn last week.The Office of the Insurance Commissioner put the ailing insurance provider in receivership, or state financial control, on Aug. 2. KPS lost $15 million in the last three years, and currently shoulders a debt burden estimated at $9.1 million.The OIC is still in charge of KPS, with the board functioning in a supervisory role. Nonetheless, the board is taking on some responsibilities. New chairman Paul McCullough said he hopes the board and the OIC receivership team will find an interim chief executive officer for the company in the next few weeks. Former CEO Rob Schneidler was fired by state officials last month.When the group hires a permanent CEO, Deputy Insurance Commissioner Jim Odiorne said he sees the OIC role fading into the background and allowing the new KPS leadership to try out its wings.Meet the new bossThe new KPS board was put together by the community members who developed the current rehabilitation plan for KPS. Warren Olson, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Kitsap County and one of those involved in the rehabilitation, said the group opted for a split physician/community makeup.So far, the board includes physicians McCullough, Gordon Cromwell, Ron Reimer and Paul Kremer and community representatives Karl Jonietz, president of Olympic College; David Gitch, CEO of Harrison Memorial Hospital; and Herb Meyers, CEO of the Boxlight Corporation.Olson said the board may include two other seats.The addition of the community member side of the board was key, both McCullough and Olson said, in changing the shape of KPS. The physicians represent physicians interests, but the community element offers finance-savvy business skills to flesh the board out.David Gitch is our financial genius hes one of the critical pieces here, Olson said during a meeting at Harrison Memorial Hospital.Same as (SOME OF) the old bossWhile the community element is new, there are some familiar faces on the board. Though technically a new board at the helm of KPS, a number of the board members have already served as KPS decision makers. Three out of the four seated physician representatives previously served terms as KPS board members, and were co-board members for one year, 1985.McCullough said he essentially hand-picked the physician representatives, and trusts that they are a crackerjack team for the rehabilitation. The only fresh face on the board is Kremer, who has never served on the KPS board.McCullough sat on the KPS board twice. His first term started in September of 1981 when he filled the position of a board member who stepped down. He finished that term in 1985 and did not return to the KPS board until 1988. He left that stint as board member in 1993.Cromwell served one five-year term, from 1984 to 1989. Reimer served for 11 years on the board, from 1985 to 1996, when KPS most recent crop of financial difficulties started in earnest.Beyond their tenures on the KPS board, the three senior physician representatives have long-time roots in the county and in KPS. McCullough said he was selected to advise the physician representatives because of his history with the company and community. He entered KPS in 1965.Cromwell was the next to join in 1977. Reimer signed up shortly thereafter in 1980, followed by Kremer in 1993."


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Over the last few days I've been analysing myself a lot and have a had a **** couple of days, and my self-esteem's starting to shrink.
I have noticed that I am very comfortable/confident when I do stuff with other people; anything from going out, going into town, to uni etc. But when I have to face stuff by myself, even something like sitting in a lecture or meeting new people without being introduced by a friend, I get very self-conscious/feel unworthy. I think this is down to people making me think I am not 'good enough' for their time, as the past couple of days, I haven't been able to make an impression on new people like I usually can. I think this is because I get very nervous so I'm hesitant to fully be myself incase I get judged the way I don't want to be. Also, I don't have a very active sex/love life, and I'm at the age where people are obsessed with it and, IMO, look down on you if you are not "in the game" as such.
I'd really love to be someone who doesn't give a ****, and is comfortable to do things alone (even if it's perceived weird). But I think people can pick up that I'm so unsure of myself, that I feel like a loser, and that I am not someone who is important/will be any use in their lives that they just meet and move on.
A-level results chat here

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Perennial plant, creeping stem in the lower part, further elevated. It grows up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are inverted ovate or inverted elongated, arranged oppositely, bluntly pointed at the top. Flowers on flower stalks pale violet, bluish, rarely soft pink or white. The flowers are arranged at the top of the plant in an upright cluster. Fruit a bipartite multi-seeded capsule. Seeds - short, up to 1 mm wide, compressed - curved. The plant begins to bloom at the beginning of summer and blooms until the end of summer.
is harvested for medicinal purposes throughout its flowering period. Harvest only the above-ground part of the plant. The plant is dried in forced dryers at a temperature of 35-40C, monitoring that the petals do not change their color, and that the plant does not crumble. The readiness of the plant is announced by a light and pleasant aroma, which is not present in a fresh plant. The plant can be stored for up to 2 years.
The chemical composition of this plant is considered to be little studied. However, the researchers found that
contains glycosides, essential oil, organic acids including citric acid, acetic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and lactic acid, as well as phenolic carbonates. The plant also contains bitter substances and tannins. Also contains vitamin C, carotene, alkaloid derivatives and cardiac glycosides.
has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, diaphoretic, secretolytic, bleeding-stopping, anti-allergic, reparative effects. The plant is able to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, preparations of the plant increase appetite and secretion of gastric juice. The healing properties of
also include analgesic, anti-helminth and anti-fever properties. The plant has a polyvalent effect. Decoctions and infusions of the plant improve metabolism, prevent the effects of skin diseases.
In folk medicine,
is most often used to treat tracheitis, dry cough, bronchitis and asthma, as well as colds. The plant is very useful in case of gastritis (with reduced acidity). Settlements and decoctions are drunk in case of the digestive tract, stimulating its activity, as well as in case of gastritis, diarrhea, heartburn and gout.
is one of those herbs that are used in mixtures designed to break up kidney stones and bladder stones! It is also good for treating uterine bleeding and headaches. It is recommended to use
to alleviate climacteric symptoms. Wounds and bruises are also treated with
, in this case using plant compresses. The decoction can also be used in baths to treat diathesis, eczema, skin fungal diseases, non-healing and purulent wounds, skin itching, inflammation and itching in the genital area. Dry powder from this plant is used to heal abrasions.
Mainly used to treat prostatitis.