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A standardized microarray assay for the independent gene expression markers in AML: EVI1 and BAALC.
ABSTRACT: High levels of BAALC, ERG, EVI1 and MN1 expression have been associated with shorter overall survival in AML but standardized and clinically validated assays are lacking. We have therefore developed and optimized an assay for standardized detection of these prognostic genes for patients with intermediate cytogenetic risk AML. In a training set of 147 intermediate cytogenetic risk cases we performed cross validations at 5 percentile steps of expression level and observed a bimodal significance profile for BAALC expression level and unimodal significance profiles for ERG and MN1 levels with no statistically significant cutoff points near the median expression level of BAALC, ERG or MN1. Of the possible cutoff points for expression levels of BAALC, ERG and MN1, just the 30th and 75th percentile of BAALC expression level and the 30th percentile of MN1 expression level cutoff points showed clinical significance. Of these only the 30th percentile of BAALC expression level reproduced in an independent verification (extended training) data set of 242 cytogenetically normal AML cases and successfully validated in an external cohort of 215 intermediate cytogenetic risk AML cases. Finally, we show independent prognostic value for high EVI1 and low BAALC in multivariate analysis with other clinically relevant molecular AML markers. We have developed a highly standardized molecular assay for the independent gene expression markers EVI1 and BAALC.
Project description:PURPOSE To determine the prognostic importance of the meningioma 1 (MN1) gene expression levels in the context of other predictive molecular markers, and to derive MN1 associated gene- and microRNA-expression profiles in cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia (CN-AML). PATIENTS AND METHODS MN1 expression was measured in 119 untreated primary CN-AML adults younger than 60 years by real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Patients were also tested for FLT3, NPM1, CEBPA, and WT1 mutations, MLL partial tandem duplications, and BAALC and ERG expression. Gene- and microRNA-expression profiles were attained by performing genome-wide microarray assays. Patients were intensively treated on two first-line Cancer and Leukemia Group B clinical trials. Results Higher MN1 expression associated with NPM1 wild-type (P < .001), increased BAALC expression (P = .004), and less extramedullary involvement (P = .01). In multivariable analyses, higher MN1 expression associated with a lower complete remission rate (P = .005) after adjustment for WBC; shorter disease-free survival (P = .01) after adjustment for WT1 mutations, FLT3 internal tandem duplications (FLT3-ITD), and high ERG expression; and shorter survival (P = .04) after adjustment for WT1 and NPM1 mutations, FLT3-ITD, and WBC. Gene- and microRNA-expression profiles suggested that high MN1 expressers share features with high BAALC expressers and patients with wild-type NPM1. Higher MN1 expression also appears to be associated with genes and microRNAs that are active in aberrant macrophage/monocytoid function and differentiation. CONCLUSION MN1 expression independently predicts outcome in CN-AML patients. The MN1 gene- and microRNA-expression signatures suggest biologic features that could be exploited as therapeutic targets.
Project description:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogenous disorder that results from a block in the differentiation of hematopoietic progenitor cells along with uncontrolled proliferation. In approximately 60% of cases, specific recurrent chromosomal aberrations can be identified by modern cytogenetic techniques. This cytogenetic information is the single most important tool to classify patients at their initial diagnosis into three prognostic categories: favorable, intermediate, and poor risk. Currently, favorable risk AML patients are usually treated with contemporary chemotherapy while poor risk AML patients receive allogeneic stem cell transplantation if suitable stem cell donors exist. The largest subgroup of AML patients (aproximately 40%) have no identifiable cytogenetic abnormalities and are classified as intermediate risk. The optimal therapeutic strategies for these patients are still largely unclear. Recently, it is becoming increasingly evident that it is possible to identify a subgroup of poorer risk patients among those with normal cytogenic AML (NC-AML). Molecular risk stratification for NC-AML patients may be possible due to mutations of NPM1, FLT3, MLL, and CEBPalpha as well as alterations in expression levels of BAALC, MN1, ERG, and AF1q. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm if poorer risk NC-AML patients have improved clinical outcomes after more aggressive therapy.
Project description:For most acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) offers the highest chance of sustained remissions and long-term survival. At diagnosis, high expression of the AML-associated genes BAALC (brain and acute leukemia, cytoplasmic) and MN1 (meningioma-1) were repeatedly linked to inferior outcomes in patients consolidated with chemotherapy while data for patients receiving HSCT remain limited. Using clinically applicable digital droplet PCR assays, we analyzed the diagnostic BAALC/ABL1 and MN1/ABL1 copy numbers in 302 AML patients. High BAALC/ABL1 and MN1/ABL1 copy numbers associated with common adverse prognostic factors at diagnosis. However, while high diagnostic copy numbers of both genes associated with shorter event free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients receiving chemotherapy, there was no prognostic impact in patients undergoing HSCT. Our data suggests that the adverse prognostic impact of high BAALC and MN1 expression are mitigated by allogeneic HSCT. But preHSCT BAALC/ABL1 and MN1/ABL1 assessed in remission prior to HSCT remained prognosticators for EFS and OS independent of the diagnostic expression status. Whether allogeneic HSCT may improve survival for AML patients with high diagnostic BAALC or MN1 expression should be investigated prospectively and may improve informed decisions towards individualized consolidation options in AML.
Project description:Hematological malignancies possess a distinctive immunologic microenvironment compared with solid tumors. Here, using an established computational algorithm (CIBERSORT), we systematically analyzed the overall distribution of 22 tumor-infiltrating leukocyte (TIL) populations in more than 2000 bone marrow (BM) samples from 5 major hematological malignancies and healthy controls. Focusing on significantly altered TILs in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), we found that patients with AML exhibited increased frequencies of M2 macrophages, compared to either healthy controls or the other four malignancies. High infiltration of M2 macrophages was associated with poor outcome in AML. Further analysis revealed that CD206, a M2 marker gene, could faithfully reflect variation in M2 fractions and was more highly expressed in AML than normal controls. High CD206 expression predicted inferior overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) in two independent AML cohorts. Among 175 patients with intermediate-risk cytogenetics, the survival still differed greatly between low and high CD206 expressers (OS; P < .0001; 3-year rates, 56% v 32%; EFS; P < .001; 3-year rates, 47% v 25%). When analyzed in a meta-analysis, CD206 as a continuous variable showed superior predictive performance than classical prognosticators in AML (BAALC, ERG, EVI1, MN1, and WT1). In summary, M2 macrophages are preferentially enriched in AML. The M2 marker CD206 may serve as a new prognostic marker in AML.
Project description:BACKGROUND:Elevated protein expressions of CD markers such as IL2RA/CD25, CXCR4/CD184, CD34 and CD56 are associated with adverse prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, the prognostic value of mRNA expressions of these CD markers in AML remains unclear. Through our pilot evaluation, IL2RA mRNA expression appeared to be the best candidate as a prognostic biomarker. Therefore, the aim of this study is to characterize the prognostic value of IL2RA mRNA expression and evaluate its potential to refine prognostification in AML. METHODS:In a cohort of 239 newly diagnosed AML patients, IL2RA mRNA expression were measured by TaqMan realtime quantitative PCR. Morphological, cytogenetics and mutational analyses were also performed. In an intermediate-risk AML cohort with 66 patients, the mRNA expression of prognostic biomarkers (BAALC, CDKN1B, ERG, MECOM/EVI1, FLT3, ID1, IL2RA, MN1 and WT1) were quantified by NanoString technology. A TCGA cohort was analyzed to validate the prognostic value of IL2RA. For statistical analysis, Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher exact test, logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were used. RESULTS:In AML cohort of 239 patients, high IL2RA mRNA expression independently predicted shorter relapse free survival (RFS, p < 0.001) and overall survival (OS, p < 0.001) irrespective of age, cytogenetics, FLT3-ITD or c-KIT D816V mutational status. In core binding factor (CBF) AML, high IL2RA mRNA expression correlated with FLT3-ITD status (p = 0.023). Multivariable analyses revealed that high IL2RA expression (p = 0.002), along with c-KIT D816V status (p = 0.013) significantly predicted shorter RFS, whereas only high IL2RA mRNA expression (p = 0.014) significantly predicted shorter OS in CBF AML. In intermediate-risk AML in which multiple gene expression markers were tested by NanoString, IL2RA significantly correlated with ID1 (p = 0.006), FLT3 (p = 0.007), CDKN1B (p = 0.033) and ERG (p = 0.030) expressions. IL2RA (p < 0.001) and FLT3 (p = 0.008) expressions remained significant in predicting shorter RFS, whereas ERG (p = 0.008) and IL2RA (p = 0.044) remained significant in predicting shorter OS. Similar analyses in TCGA intermediate-risk AML showed the independent prognostic role of IL2RA in predicting event free survival (p < 0.001) and OS (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS:High IL2RA mRNA expression is an independent and adverse prognostic factor in AML and specifically stratifies patients to worse prognosis in both CBF and intermediate-risk AML.
Project description:BAALC and ERG expression levels are prognostic markers in younger (< 60 years) cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia (CN-AML) adults; their prognostic impact in older (? 60 years) patients requires further investigation. We evaluated pretreatment expression of BAALC and ERG in 158 de novo patients treated on cytarabine/daunorubicin-based protocols. The patients were also characterized for other established molecular prognosticators. Low BAALC and ERG expression levels were associated with better outcome in univariable and multivariable analyses. Expression levels of both BAALC and ERG were the only factors significantly associated with overall survival upon multivariable analysis. To gain biological insights, we derived gene expression signatures associated with BAALC and ERG expression in older CN-AML patients. Furthermore, we derived the first microRNA expression signatures associated with the expression of these 2 genes. In low BAALC expressers, genes associated with undifferentiated hematopoietic precursors and unfavorable outcome predictors were down-regulated, whereas HOX genes and HOX-gene-embedded microRNAs were up-regulated. Low ERG expressers presented with down-regulation of genes involved in the DNA-methylation machinery, and up-regulation of miR-148a, which targets DNMT3B. We conclude that in older CN-AML patients, low BAALC and ERG expression associates with better outcome and distinct gene and microRNA expression signatures that could aid in identifying new targets and novel therapeutic strategies for older patients.
Project description:Cytogenetic aberrations and gene mutations have long been regarded as independent prognostic markers in AML, both of which can lead to misexpression of some key genes related to hematopoiesis. It is believed that the expression level of the key genes is associated with the treatment outcome of AML.In this study, we analyzed the clinical features and molecular aberrations of 560 newly diagnosed non-M3 AML patients, including mutational status of CEBPA, NPM1, FLT3, C-KIT, NRAS, WT1, DNMT3A, MLL-PTD and IDH1/2, as well as expression levels of MECOM, ERG, GATA2, WT1, BAALC, MEIS1 and SPI1.Certain gene expression levels were associated with the cytogenetic aberration of the disease, especially for MECOM, MEIS1 and BAALC. FLT3, C-KIT and NRAS mutations contained conversed expression profile regarding MEIS1, WT1, GATA2 and BAALC expression, respectively. FLT3, DNMT3A, NPM1 and biallelic CEBPA represented the mutations associated with the prognosis of AML in our group. Higher MECOM and MEIS1 gene expression levels showed a significant impact on complete remission (CR) rate, disease free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) both in univariate and multivariate analysis, respectively; and an additive effect could be observed. By systematically integrating gene mutational status results and gene expression profile, we could establish a more refined system to precisely subdivide AML patients into distinct prognostic groups.Gene expression abnormalities contained important biological and clinical informations, and could be integrated into current AML stratification system.
Project description:BAALC expression is considered an independent prognostic factor in cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia (CN-AML), but has yet to be investigated together with multiple other established prognostic molecular markers in CN-AML. We analyzed BAALC expression in 172 primary CN-AML patients younger than 60 years of age, treated similarly on CALGB protocols. High BAALC expression was associated with FLT3-ITD (P = .04), wild-type NPM1 (P < .001), mutated CEBPA (P = .003), MLL-PTD (P = .009), absent FLT3-TKD (P = .005), and high ERG expression (P = .05). In multivariable analysis, high BAALC expression independently predicted lower complete remission rates (P = .04) when adjusting for ERG expression and age, and shorter survival (P = .04) when adjusting for FLT3-ITD, NPM1, CEBPA, and white blood cell count. A gene-expression signature of 312 probe sets differentiating high from low BAALC expressers was identified. High BAALC expression was associated with overexpression of genes involved in drug resistance (MDR1) and stem cell markers (CD133, CD34, KIT). Global microRNA-expression analysis did not reveal significant differences between BAALC expression groups. However, an analysis of microRNAs that putatively target BAALC revealed a potentially interesting inverse association between expression of miR-148a and BAALC. We conclude that high BAALC expression is an independent adverse prognostic factor and is associated with a specific gene-expression profile.
Project description:Numerous studies have investigated the prognostic role of brain and acute leukemia, cytoplasmic (BAALC) gene expression in adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML); however, the results are inconclusive. A meta-analysis was conducted to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the prognostic role of BAALC gene expression in AML. Eligible studies were searched through PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure and the China Biology Medicine Disc. Correlations between the BAALC gene expression and clinicopathological features and prognosis were analyzed. A total of 15 studies were examined. The pooled results suggest that high BAALC expression had an unfavorable outcome in AML. The combined hazard ratio (HR) for overall survival (OS) was 1.53 and the summary HR for the disease-free survival rate was 1.64. In addition, subgroup analyses considering cytogenetic and survival analysis were also conducted. High BAALC gene expression appeared to be an adverse prognostic indicator in patients with cytogenetically normal AML (HR for OS, 1.43) and in subgroups of survival analysis with multivariate analysis (HR for OS, 2.35). These results indicate that high BAALC gene expression served as an independent poor prognostic indicator in adult patients with AML.
Project description:High expression of the leukemia-associated gene meningioma-1 (MN1) is frequently found at diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and associates with adverse outcomes. The presence of measurable residual disease (MRD) in complete remission (CR) indicates high risk of relapse and worse outcome in AML patients. However, the prognostic impact of MN1 expression levels as MRD marker has not been evaluated. Digital droplet polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) is a novel technique allowing sensitive and specific absolute gene expression quantification. We retrospectively analyzed 124 AML patients who received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in CR or CR with incomplete peripheral recovery. Absolute MN1 copy numbers in peripheral blood were assessed prior to HSCT (median 7; range 0-29 days) using ddPCR. High pre-HSCT MN1/Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 gene (ABL1) copy numbers associated with a higher cumulative incidence of relapse after HSCT and-in relapsing patients-shorter time to relapse. In multivariable analysis, high pre-HSCT MN1/ABL1 copy numbers remained an independent prognosticator for relapse after HSCT. Patients with the highest pre-HSCT MN1/ABL1 copy numbers also had the highest risk of relapse. MN1 copy number assessment also added prognostic information to nucleophosmin 1 gene (NPM1) mutation- and brain and acute leukemia, cytoplasmic (BAALC) and Wilm's tumor gene 1 (WT1) expression-based MRD evaluation. Our study demonstrates the feasibility of the novel ddPCR technique for MN1/ABL1 copy number assessment as a marker for MRD. Evaluation of MN1/ABL1 copy numbers allows the identification of patients at high risk of relapse, independently of other diagnostic risk factors and MRD markers.


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Why Is My Dog Whining So Much?
Why is my dog whining so much? Whining is usually reserved for the most desperate of times. Some dogs whine when they are in pain or need to be changed. However, it can also be used as a cry for attention. Whining often occurs when the animal is left alone for too long and you … Read more

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The new ProVore PRG-Series grinders are designed for use in residential applications where addition of a bathroom or other fixtures below sewer lines requires pumping.
July 29, 2014
The ProVore features Liberty’s patented V-Slice cutter technology, which easily shreds solids such as feminine products, rags and other unwanted debris. Compact factory-assembled systems are available in both simplex and duplex versions.
The organization’s annual conference is slated for March 5-9 in San Diego. MCAA 2017 will provide mechanical contractors with numerous educational opportunities aimed at improving their businesses. Check out more articles in the February Issue.


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A new 200mm catadioptric telescope developed on the basis of Klevtsov’s original design is a perfect device for advanced amateur astronomers! It allows observing celestial objects with high resolution and pellucid capacity up to 13.5 star magnitude and making wonderful photos!
The Telescope is equipped with a 50mm finderscope of 8x and 7° field of view, two Plossl eyepieces (25mm and 10mm focal length), 2x Barlow lens, Sun filter and 35mm SLR camera adapter with conjunctive screws M42x0.75 and M42x1. For easy observation of celestial objects near by zenith the optical axis of the tube is turned by 90° with the help of a diagonal mirror situated in front of the eyepiece. Telescope has a multi-coated optics. A short tube and the lightweight of the telescope make it easy and convenient in operation.
TAL-200K is completed with an equatorial mounting MT-3S, which can be put on a metal pier or a tripod. A clock drive provides a continuous observation of any object. The supply unit can be connected to the electric circuit 220 or 110V. You can purchase additionally a 10-meter flex to connect your telescope to a car power supply 12V.
Klevtsov’s optical design is covered by a patent of the Russian Federation and described in literature. It can be compared with Maksutov-Cassegrain or Schmidt-Cassegrain systems, but has some very important peculiarities. That is a combination of corrector lens of small diameter and Mangin lens as a basis for a second mirror to prevent permanent aberrations of the primary spherical mirror.
The system is well adjusted, but in case of necessity you can use the adjustment screws of the primary mirror. Telescope TAL-200K is easily and quickly prepared for work – its open tube gets the temperature of environment very soon.

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Approx. 1 km from shingle beach is located the hotel San Pietro - Limone sul Garda. The town Verona is around 96 km away (Mantova around 123 km, Bolzano around 105 km). A supermarket can be reached after around 1,5 km. It is 1,5 km from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Cascate Di Varone (approx. 13 km away), Gardaland (approx. 84 km away), Jungle Park Adventure (approx. 15 km away) and Vittoriale Di Gardone (approx. 30 km away). For mobility there is a car rental company. Locations further away can be reached via the railway station in a distance of around 34 km. For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 15 km away. The airport (VRN) is approx. 95 km away. Another airport (BGY) is located approx. 116 km away.
Make yourself at home in one of the 89 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a meal at Ristorante San Pietro, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Parco Alto Garda Bresciano - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
El Castel Lemon House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Museum of Tourism - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Limone Sul Garda Harbour - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Riva del Garda Hydroelectric Power Plant - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Catena Square - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
The Bastion - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Tower of Apponale - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Riva del Garda Museo Civico - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Erbe Square - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
San Marco Gate - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Pra de la Fam Lemon House - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Fiera di Riva del Garda - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Congress Centre - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Fraglia Vela Riva - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel San Pietro is Verona (VRN-Valerio Catullo) - 94.9 km / 59 mi
Please note that Tourist City Tax applies to all stays in Italy and is payable directly to the hotel.
The small cost can vary depending on star rating and is charged per person per night.

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Unfortunately, this is a fairly common scenario among adult children of narcissistic parents. How does this happen? How can the experiences of childhood echo so strongly in people’s adult lives? And how can this be treated?
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HUMANA: Lawsuit Alleges Insurer ‘Misled’ Members
Signalling the beginning of a wave of litigation aimed at HMOs, a team of lawyers yesterday filed suit against Humana Inc. in U.S. district court in Miami, alleging that the insurer, "pays bonuses to claims reviewers and doctors to limit medical coverage" without revealing the incentives to its patients (Appleby, USA Today, 10/5). The suit, filed on behalf of five patients in Texas and Florida, is seeking class- action status and triple damages under the RICO anti-racketeering statute (Bloomberg/Los Angeles Times, 10/5). Plaintiffs contend that they did not receive coverage as portrayed by Humana "because the company did not disclose incentives to doctors to deny care." Plaintiffs' attorneys assert that there was a "breach of trust," since patients thought treatment decision were made solely on medical guidelines rather than the bottom line (Freudenheim, New York Times, 10/5). In addition, the 70-page complaint charges that Humana did not disclose that claims reviews were being made by people "without appropriate medical training and specialization" (Chandler, Miami Herald, 10/4). Plaintiffs' attorney Joseph Sellers contends that Humana violated the Employees Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which requires plans to "disclose information on benefits to patients, including how benefit decisions are made" (Florida Times- Union, 10/4). Officials for Humana, which provides coverage to more than 6 million people, said that they could not comment since they had not received a copy of the suit, but warned that they will plan a "vigorous defense" (Galewitz, AP/Nando Times, 10/5).
Good Timing or Gold Digging?
CNN's Eileen O'Connor reported that the attorneys who brought the suit are the very same "who sued Big Tobacco and won" ("Inside Politics," 10/4). Attorney David Boies of Boies & Schiller is also "spearheading the federal government's action against Microsoft Corp." Along with his firm, the suit was filed by attorneys from Washington, D.C.-based Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll (McGinley, Wall Street Journal, 10/4). At a news conference yesterday, attorney Stephen Neuwirth said, "This is the first case that has uncovered specific detailed examples of how a health care company ... covered up from its subscribers the true way it decided whether to approve treatment and whether to pay claims of its subscribers" (Egan, Reuters/Boston Globe, 10/5). The first-of-its-kind lawsuit, comes at the same time that the House of Representatives debates whether to give patients the right to sue HMOs for damages. O'Connor reported that the attorneys "say it's the first of many such suits -- added pressure as the House considers whether to pass a so-called 'Patients' Bill of Rights'" ("Inside Politics," 10/4). However, attorney Joseph Sellers denied that the lawsuit had anything to do with the action at the Capitol (Florida Times-Union, 10/4). Legal experts say the lawsuit faces many obstacles, foremost among them proving that any patients were actually harmed (USA Today, 10/5).

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Chicago native wordsmith, Mpulse is back at it. The wordsmith has been keeping busy lately, and today he returns with the 19th installment of his ongoing 52 Weeks campaign. Today Mpulse drops off a brand new track called “The Storm” once again produced by Keef Boyd. The track, “The Storm” is pushed by some snappy, menacing drum work while paired up flawlessly with some fitting, addictive melodies.
The new track finds Mpulse showing off his lyrical prowess while serving up another solid track to rock with in the process. This dude never disappoints and certainly doesn’t start today. Press play on Mpulse’s new single in the stream below and speak your mind on it after the jump. Stay Tuned for much more from Mpulse coming very soon!

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text: The WHITELEY name has been associated with ceremonial hats and headwear for more than 60 years and is today when of the UK's leading manufacturers. Most hats are hand-made and hand-finished using traditional skills in their modern Luton factory. Their designs reflect the latest seasonal fashion trends in both style and colour. Whiteley hats have been seen on the heads of celebrities and members of the Royal family. Most styles on our website are available in several classic and trendy colours.

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|Welcome to Wonthaggi Medical Group.
An Accredited General Medical Practice that Provides Quality Health Care.
The Wonthaggi Medical Group is an accredited General Medical Practice providing a wide range of medical services. Our medical clinic combines a modern, well equipped facility, innovative practice and dedicated doctors, nurses and staff who belong to the local community.
Our practice provides all the services expected of a rural General Medical Practice including comprehensive health assessment and management, geriatric health care, emergency medicine, management of pregnancy and deliveries, anaesthetics, general surgery and hospital inpatient care. The clinic is proud to offer a service that meets the health care needs of your entire family whether at the clinic, at home or at the local hospital.
Our doctors consult at four locations at 42 Murray Street, Wonthaggi, 25 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch, at Bass Coast Regional Health, Graham Street, Wonthaggi and 1524 Bass Highway, Grantville. Our doctors make regular visits to the aged care residents of the local aged care facilities in Wonthaggi and Inverloch and provide home visits when appropriate.
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There have been many movies made featuring an apocalyptic NYC, but in the 1980s the reality wasn’t too far off. With the city’s legendary graffiti problem, metro trains completely destroyed, and areas like the South Bronx and Bushwick in states of disarray, you could almost see Kurt Russel’s Escape from New York coming true.
Steven Siegel walked the streets of New York in that era, capturing the dark and grimy corners on film in images that are shocking to see compared to the cleaned up city we know today. That’s not all a good thing. He reminisces about what the city was in an interview with Gothamist:
New York in the 1980s differed in two fundamental ways from the New York of today. First, 1980s-era New York was an edgier, riskier, dirtier, tenser, more dangerous and chaotic place. I think that fairly comes through in my images. Second, 1980s-era New York had a sense of wide-openess and freedom that was lost following 9/11 … and likely never will be regained.
Notice how these two fundamental changes overlap in a number of important ways. A safer city, to some extent, comes at the price of a loss of freedom and openess. Conversely, the edginess and riskiness of the 1980s came at an appalling human and social cost. My photos of South Bronx and Bushwick are—if I might say so—a testament to that. Those who might be nostalgic for the edginess and riskiness of the 1980s were surely not the people who were growing up in the South Bronx and Bushwick in the era.
Many of Siegel’s images were captured in areas that today are off limits to the public: the top of bridges, empty fields. While the city is far more safe today, it’s not quite the adventure it used to be. See more incredible images on Steven Siegel’s Flickr page.

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Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Oversized Wine Glass
Malts: Munich, Carastan, Light Crystal
Hops: Chinook, Newport, US Golding, Willamette
Expect a very Pacific Northwest hop presence to jump out, as if you squeezed a grapefruit and pine sap came out. We love the flavor of this beer; it asserts a massive hop character, but does it in a balanced, tasteful way. For you hopheads out there, this is a nice beer that packs a lot of hop punch but doesn't overwhelm you with killer ABV or a singeing of the palate. Hop flavors are much like what's described in the nose, though there is more fruit juiciness. Look for bitterness to be present, but note that it doesn't try to battle the sweeter elements of this beer. It just holds them in check enough for the hop aromatics and volatiles to really show their stuff. Finishes very citrusy and moderately bitter with a crisp, evergreen character. This beer would work well with a mild-bodied, woody (cedar) cigar or moderately spicy Indian curry. We can't supply the curry, but we can help on the cigars—check out www.cigarmonthclub.com.
The Tommyknocker Brewery has been making award-winning brews for over 12 years. The brewery started out of their brewpub location in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs, CO. It's a great place to visit—solid menu and one of the area's best beer samplers. They've been collecting awards since 1995 from both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, and they offer a broad range of beers, from a light-bodied wheat ale to the big and full Dopplebock featured this month.
The brewery also offers several different types handcrafted sodas, including Root Beer, Almond Creme, Strawberry Creme, Orange Creme, and Key Lime Creme! All of which can be ordered from their Web site. We'll let you discover those on your own and stick to what we do best: Beer!
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Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. :) Mine was lovely, went to my mommy's house and we had a mellow time watching movies with the fam minus the two middle siblings. My mom had rented 7 movies since she just had shoulder & wrist surgery and needed some entertainment, plus everyone got a movie or two for Christmas -- we were swimming in them! I had to continually shoo me poor mum out of the kitchen, she doesn't take the doctor's orders to "rest" very well! Her surgery was all on her right side and she is right-handed, so a lot of things have been a challenge.
I've been feeling very inspired since I got some childhood favorite movies and some new imaginative favorites for Christmas -- Labyrinth, The Neverending Story, Prince Caspian, Stardust, Tin Man, and MirrorMask! :) Note the continual theme running through all -- a person(s) from our ordinary world ends up in a totally strange and fantastical world. Granted, in MirrorMask the heroine is from a strange circus family in our world -- but the new world she ends up in is the most fantastical and strange of any movie I've seen! They are all transformed by these adventures and they are never the same again. It's my favorite theme of books, movies, and well... life in general. That truly is at the heart of my own life, not only as an artist who paints imaginary things, but also spiritually as a Christian. Which brings me to the best Christmas gift of all... Emmanuel, God With Us. I have really looked at this season with a lot of thankfulness, knowing what God has done by coming here clothed as humanity -- and knowing exactly what it is to be us. Even better, that He continually calls me with a magical strangeness and longing that I feel in the adventures of my favorite movies and books like the ones listed above. One day I'll be crossing into an extraordinary world as well. :)


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That was about this, an attempt to Blog like it was the end of the world. Sort of a Blogging flash mob Several of my companions chose more realistic (and depressing) approaches to challenge, but I had to be a smartass.
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In the laboratories of the pasta factory Fontana technology is at the service of the artisan and joined him in a production where many steps are still done entirely by hand. The production takes place with the aid of “white rooms” for the killing of the microbial charges inside the building which does not allow to use in packaging any type of preservative, anti-mold, anti-oxidant.
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Mental health, just like physical health, is a resource that we need for living. It allows us to learn, work, play and find enjoyment in life. It helps us to find a path through the tough times.
From a child or teen’s point of view, mental health often means things such as:
What is Mental Illness?
People have mental health problems or mental illnesses when problems with thoughts, feelings or behaviors get in the way of functioning at home, school, work or sport.
Everyone feels sad or upset from time to time but when these feelings are so strong that it’s hard to carry on at school or home, then there may be a mental health problem.
From a child or teen’s point of view, mental health problems (or mental illnesses) can mean some or all of the following:
Mental health professionals can help children and youth deal with problems involving thoughts, feelings or behaviours like:
It's ok to not be ok.
People often feel ashamed, guilty or embarrassed about having a mental health problem, and parents may feel embarrassed about having a child with a mental health problem. People may believe that the illness is a sign of weakness or that they really don’t have a good reason to feel the way that they do. Parents may feel guilty that they have done something to cause a child’s mental illness. As a result, this stigma can get in the way of getting help.
It is very important to remember that you can be the absolute best parent, and your child may still have mental health struggles.
It is probably a lot healthier if everyone starts looking at mental health the same way that we look at physical health. If our child or teen has stomach pain that makes it hard to go to school, we go see a doctor. We don’t blame ourselves or feel embarrassed.
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LEARN HOW TO MAKE CUTE LEPRECHAUN STEPPER CARDS FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY USING YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
Today, I have an adorable new card for you! This stepper card is just so cute. The layered rainbow, pot of gold, and leprechaun come together so easily making it perfect for beginners!
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
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|$7000+ for an old puegot?||Spirito di Finocchio|
Mar 31, 2002 9:04 PM
|trying to understand why an old px-10 (nice bike but.....really - that nice?) would be bid up so high.
sure rarity, nostalgia, demand etc etc have bearing on a bike for auction on ebay but looking at the parts - stronglight cranks, mafac brakes, simplex derailleurs, ideale saddle, px-10 frame w/ nervex lugs are still available and come up for sale at non crazy prices.
sure its all together and original and the condition of the bike was ok which i actually applaud as i prefer riders rather than museum peices but i still cant get my head around that $7100 that somebody threw down to have this bike.
it doesn't even have any carbon fibre and who is Thevenet and why are his 2 better than Lance's 1?
Apr 1, 2002 10:00 AM
|I don't know why his two are better than Lance's one, but Bernard Thevenet beat Eddy Merckx in 1975 Tour. Thevenet won again in 1977.|
|re: $7000+ for an old puegot?||Walter|
Apr 1, 2002 4:48 PM
|I remember that auction when it was on eBay awhile back. The seller also participated in a thread at Oldroads.com about it. He replied to my incredulous post where I wondered why a PX10 went for so much when old Cinellis, the benchmark in vintage roadies, topped out around $3000. Something about it being the older generation Stronglight cranks and Ideale saddle in superb shape. Btw Ideales might not have been as good as Brooks but bring big money. Basically 2 Japanese collectors got into a bid war and escalated the price WAY above the 1-1.5K we interested spectators thought the bike would go for.
Most old bikes are just old bikes. A few however.....
|im performing tea ceremonies and lighting joss sticks...||Spirito di Finocchio|
Apr 1, 2002 5:55 PM
|with my hari-kari headband and samurai inspired bathrobe if thats what it takes to get my oldie stuff suitably zenned before listing them on ebay. to atract such a bidding war i'll do anything.
will even list it in japanese html and price it in JPY. am finalising a ryokan theme for my bikeroom (bedroom) now. polish them mafac's, pro-studio lights to catch them glinting stronglights.. im ready. am rading my friends bike that i helped him buy and will replace his simplex derailleurs and shifters with some campy veloce that he dreams about but is too tight to spend. he wont know and will be gratefull anyway.
thanks for the info
|im performing tea ceremonies and lighting joss sticks...||Walter|
Apr 1, 2002 7:10 PM
If it works let me know. I just put together an oldie for my father-in-law and have a set of those really bad plastic Simplex that wouldn't mind a new home in Japan.


Idle No More is forcing many Canadians to be Willfully Blind No More.
Ostensibly, the movement spearheaded by Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is about the protection of First Nations' treaty rights. At its core, though, might be something more profound, perhaps best described as a demand for all of us in this country to re-think the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians. The relationship is, of course, an uneven one, though it might be far more uneven than most of us in this country care to acknowledge.
Against this backdrop, policy makers and average Canadians alike would be well advised to ring in the New Year by considering the lessons Michelle Alexander highlights in her important book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindedness. The context is American, but the lessons may hit closer to home. In the book, Alexander writes the following in regards to African-Americans and the United States' criminal justice system:
"It is fair to say that we have witnessed an evolution in the United States from a racial caste system based entirely on exploitation (slavery), to one based largely on subordination (Jim Crow), to one defined by marginalization (mass incarceration). While marginalization may sound far preferable to exploitation, it may prove to be even more dangerous. Extreme marginalization, as we have seen throughout world history, poses the risk of extermination."
It's a narrative equally provocative and compelling. Alexander argues that Americans' obsession with 'law and order' began as a conservative attempt to breed white opposition to the burgeoning civil rights movement. Politicians on the right labeled civil disobedience a precursor to criminality, and branded supporters of civil rights legislation as promoters of lawlessness. Exploiting the fears of poor and rural whites, Republican politicians invented and propagated the 'War on Crime' and, more specifically, the 'War on Drugs' as a means to incarcerate, and thus control, the black population.
The scheme was so successful that any politician that questioned the effectiveness or morality behind the supposedly colour-blind 'War on Drugs' was accused of being 'soft on crime' -- the death knell for one seeking public office. In 1992, Bill Clinton recognized that Democrats could peel off right leaning white voters by outflanking the Republicans on issues like crime and welfare reform, and promptly advocated for a number of policies that resulted in the largest increases in federal and state prison inmates of any president in the history of the United States, the overwhelming majority of which were people of colour. The normalization of racial marginalization, according to Alexander, was finally, quietly complete.
The book is more than a lament; it's a warning. Alexander paints a bleak portrait of a future in which the majority of African Americans -- increasingly economically vulnerable in a nation of skyrocketing inequality -- being under the control of the criminal justice system is not entirely inconceivable. It's an ugly commentary on contemporary American society. Canadians should pay attention.
One in five Canadian prisoners are Aboriginal
Troublingly, there are significant parallels between the plight of African Americans in the United States, and the Aboriginal population in Canada.
As American history is steeped in institutional savagery toward African Americans, Canada's history, too, is pockmarked by the white majority's mistreatment of Indigenous peoples. Most notable among a litany of gross violations of justice are the permanent occupation of ancestral lands beginning in the 18th century, the noxious attempt to 'civilize' Aboriginal people in residential schools in the early 1900s, and the refusal to recognize Aboriginal Canadians as legal 'persons' until the middle of the 20th century. And the similarities, unfortunately, are not only historical.
Though Canada doesn't yet lock up the same percentage of its citizenry as its southern neighbor -- the most heavily incarcerated society in the world -- measures passed by Prime Minister Harper's Conservative government have resulted in a steady increase in the number of Canadians behind bars. Canadians of Aboriginal ancestries have borne the brunt of the surge of prisoners.
The proportion of African Americans and Aboriginal Canadians in prison far exceed their representation in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. In the U.S., black Americans account for 12 per cent of the total population, but represent nearly 40 per cent of the prison population. In Canada, Aboriginal peoples make up four per cent of the total population, but 20 per cent of the prison population.
These significant discrepancies are not shrinking. In the U.S., over 40 per cent of new offenders to state and federal prisons are African American. In Canada, more than one in five new admissions to men's prisons are of Aboriginal descent. Among women offenders, over one in three are Aboriginal. In the U.S., one in three black men can expect to be incarcerated at some point in their lives. In Canada, young Aboriginal men are more likely to go to prison than complete a high school diploma. And once in custody, a significantly larger proportion of African American and Aboriginal Canadian prisoners are recommended for maximum levels of security than white prisoners charged with similar crimes.
While it might be unfair to claim that Canadian politicians and the Canadian criminal justice system have joined forces to consciously ensure that our Aboriginal communities remain repressed and disenfranchised, it cannot be denied that Aboriginals across the country suffer from poverty, injustice and lack of opportunity more than other type of Canadian. One in four Aboriginal children live in poverty.
The life expectancy for Indigenous people in Canada is eight to 20 years less than non-Aboriginal Canadians. On First Nations reserves, 60 per cent of children do not graduate high school, and the lack of suitable housing and access to clean water is endemic. To be Aboriginal in Canada today is to be a second-class citizen.
As a new year begins, we should take this opportunity to look closely at the society that we have created, and address the appalling inequalities of our criminal justice system. There is still time to prevent the prison state of our southern neighbors, but only if we hurry.
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With EU parliamentary elections fast approaching in May, Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is seeking to court a powerful ally across the Atlantic – Donald Trump.
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In the past months, both Trump and Salvini have exchanged their fair share of blows with Germany’s Angela Merkel and France’s embattled president Emmanuel Macron. But is an alliance based primarily on the common adversaries of the two populist leaders practical?
Without a doubt.
Salvini and Trump have more in common with one another than simply their distrust and antipathy towards the French and German leaders who recently joined hands to raise a ‘European Army’. On the 25th of January Merkel and Macron met in the ancient western German city of Aachen and signed a new Franco-German friendship treaty which Merkel has stated ‘’contributes to the creation of a European army’.
If Salvini is going to counter this attempt by Merkel and Macron to consolidate power on the European continent, he is going to need a powerful ally. That ally could likely be Donald Trump.
Germany’s economic power and France’s geopolitical clout make Europe’s two most powerful countries difficult to ignore. If Salvini can gain Trump’s stamp of approval, this could give him a much needed political boost and edge against rivals ahead of EU parliamentary elections which begin on May 23 of this year.
In an interview given to Bloomberg, Salvini’s adviser and undersecretary at the Italian Foreign Ministry, Gugliemo Picchi, said, “This is the time for the U.S. to have a new special relationship, not with the U.K. but with Italy. He added, “We’ll be the ones for Trump to call, his closest ally in the EU.”
“Salvini and Trump see eye-to-eye on migration, job creation and protecting the national interest. We have a strategic affinity, we have 400 intelligence and other personnel in Libya, we’re aligned with the U.S. in the Middle East”, Picchi argued.
A viable meeting place is at the Conservative Political Action Conference, which is scheduled to take place from February 27th to March 2nd. According to Picchi, Salvini has been invited and Trump is likely to attend. The two have only met once before at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania during 2016.

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Nebraska cut 17 points off a 21-point second-half deficit, but the Huskers could not complete the comeback in an 88-81 loss to unbeaten TCU on Saturday in the championship game of the St. Pete Showcase.
The Heroes Game was created to honor the rich football traditions of the University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska football programs while also annually honoring community heroes in both states.
Davion Evans finished the game with 22 points and seven rebounds, but No. 15 Moberly Area Community College earned the 91-70 victory on the final day of the State Fair Classic. Emmanuel Oladeru chipped in 13 points, while Parker Baumann tallied 12 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the floor.
Alexis Markowski scored a game-high 24 points and Darian White notched her first Husker double-double, but a big first quarter was enough to propel No. 22 Creighton to a 79-74 women’s basketball win over Nebraska on Sunday afternoon.
Behind another brace from Eleanor Dale, the fifth-seeded Nebraska soccer team punched its ticket to the Elite Eight with a convincing 4-0 shutout of UC Irvine in a third-round NCAA Tournament match Sunday in front of 1,717 fans at Barbara Hibner Stadium.
KNOP’s Athlete of the Week is junior Sandhills-Thedford football players Kyle Cox. He plays quarterback and safety for the Knights. He’s already been a part of many long playoff runs with the team and says that the experience they’ve gained over the past few years has helped them to reach this point of the season.
The fifth-seeded Nebraska soccer team scored late in both halves to defeat Tennessee 2-1 in a thrilling second-round NCAA Tournament match Friday night in front of the second-largest crowd (2,318) at Barbara Hibner Stadium.

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Cannabidiol, or CBD as it is commonly known, is a very interesting chemical. And it is responsible for many people changing their views on marijuana use for medicinal purposes. While everyone has heard of THC, not many are aware of CBD. The two chemicals are both contained in marijuana, but they serve very different purposes. While the THC in marijuana is going to get you high, CBD is something that poses huge benefits from a medicinal point of view – and it does not have the same side effects on the body as THC.
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What is more, addicts of several hard drugs have been found to be the sources of major sociological or health problems. But a study has shown that cannabis users are less prone to create such nuisances. More than 400 chemicals constitute cannabis. Cannabis has been used by many indigenous people because of its psychoactive effects. The primary psychoactive element in cannabis is ‘THC' or tetrahydrocannabinol.
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The herbal form of cannabis is known as ‘skunk', ‘weed' or simply ‘grass'. It is prepared from the dried or powdered buds of the cannabis plant.
Researches on cannabis have thrown up interesting data. Take for instance the finding approximately 46 per cent of people in the age group from 14 to 30 have been hooked to cannabis even if temporarily. What is more, 50 per cent of these people have subsequently returned to the herb. Cannabis smoking has been found to be more popular then net surfing in the USA. While in the UK, as much as 78 per cent of the people held for drug related offences have been found to possessing cannabis.
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Hemp oil is legal in all 50 states but the production of CBD Hemp Oil is not. Even though both come from marijuana, hemp oil is derived from sterile cannabis seeds, which are legal under the Controlled Substances Act. cbd vape oil is derived from the plant's flowers which are not legal in some states. However, this doesn't stop the import of cbd vape oil made from industrialized hemp grown legally, which is why you're able to buy it legally on the internet.
You can find products containing hemp oil in the beauty section of your local retail store, but to get cbd vape oil you'll either need to be in a state where it's legal to produce or purchase an import.
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Jesus told the chief priests and leaders to listen to this story: A land owner once planted a vineyard. He built a wall around it and dug a pit to crush the grapes in. He also built a lookout tower. Then he rented out his vineyard and left the country. When it was harvest time, the owner sent some servants to get his share of the grapes. But the renters grabbed those servants. They beat up one, killed one, and stoned one of them to death. He then sent more servants than he did the first time. But the renters treated them in the same way. Finally, the owner sent his own son to the renters, because he thought they would respect him. But when they saw the man's son, they said, "Someday he will own the vineyard. Let's kill him! Then we can have it all for ourselves." So they grabbed him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Jesus asked, “When the owner of that vineyard comes, what do you suppose he will do to those renters?” The chief priests and leaders answered, “He will kill them in some horrible way. Then he will rent out his vineyard to people who will give him his share of grapes at harvest time.”
Jesus replied, “You surely know that the Scriptures say, ‘The stone the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. This is something the Lord has done, and it is amazing to us.’ I tell you God's kingdom will be taken from you and given to people who will do what he demands. Anyone who stumbles over this stone will be crushed, and anyone it falls on will be smashed to pieces. When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard these stories, they knew Jesus was talking about them.

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Aladdin director Guy Ritchie who has worked with Will Smith on Disney’s Aladdin says Will Smith is a tremendously generous artist in every sense. Aladdin will release in India on May 24 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
Director Guy Ritchie says actor Will Smith is a very “generous artiste” and is always open to try out something new.
Ritchie worked with Smith on Disney’s “Aladdin” which is a thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic.
Finding the right actor to play the Genie was crucial, especially after the spectacular performance by late Robin Williams. Smith will bring back the character in the new movie.
“Will is a tremendously generous artist in every sense,” Ritchie said in a statement.
“A lot of my job was encouraging Will to just be Will, but he was also very open to new ideas. We would riff on different ideas and found a rhythm between us where it quickly became apparent which ideas were going to float and which ones would sink,” he added.
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If you are looking for garden buildings for small spaces, we can help. Small gardens, petite patios, and even tiny terraces need a little more thought than bigger areas, but even the smallest garden can be transformed into a beautiful outdoor retreat with the right design.
In fact, small gardens offer plenty of advantages, the main one being that they are low-maintenance. They’re also the perfect space to get creative, as even a tiny addition can have a dramatic effect.
If you’re wondering how easy is it to buy a log cabin in the UK or in your local area, the good news is that it is no effort at all. Cabins are available in a variety of sizes, even for small spaces. Best of all, once you have your garden building, there are so many things you can do with it. Here are a few ideas to get creative with your log cabin.
Make your Space Functional
Adding a concrete gas fire pit to your small garden will transform it into a gathering place for family and friends. Who doesn’t love roasting marshmallows as you watch the flames dance?!
Go for White Walls
Think of the exterior of the building the same way you would an interior. Often, white paint is ideal for small spaces as it brightens and lightens the space, and even garden buildings can benefit from this trick.
Bring the Inside Out
We all hear about bringing the outside in with big windows and house plants, but it also works the other way round. If your garden is simply too small to plant much, turn it into an outdoor dining area. All you need is a couple of benches and seats, some outdoor cushions and a table. For year-round use, have a look at these custom firepits online to bring warmth on chilly autumn nights so that you can drink hot chocolate sat under the stars.
Choose Garden Pots
You may have a small space, but you can create a lush look with low-maintenance options like gravel around the cabin complete with plant pots and colourful blooms. Add two chairs and a small round table and you have the ideal summer spot. Arhaus has some nice table and chair options that are inspired by the outdoors. They would look great on a patio
Use a small trellis against the cabin and add greenery and color. Climbing plants are fantastic for small gardens and cabins as they can lift flowers and foliage off the ground and draw the focus away from the small space. If you are planting climbers along the walls of your house, you may have to keep them pest-free since it can cause pest infestation indoors as well. You can get your home treated for pests (a service similar to https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/local/minnesota/ could be hired) beforehand to prevent the issue later. Utilizing vertical spaces for greens can be useful with a small garden space.
Go for a Multitasking Space
If your space is tight, make sure your shed works for you. You can get prefab sheds in all different sizes to suit any space nowadays, so you’re sure to find one big enough to store tools and bikes, or even as a work or hobby space. The greenery around the shed will provide privacy and shade, and the walls are great for lanterns and even built-in seating with decorative cushions. If you’re not fond of prefab sheds, you could get a custom made shed with the help of firms such as Backyard Storage (to know more, click https://www.backyardstorage.com/).
Mix Things Up
A small space and small garden building need not be boring. Make things attractive with strong landscaped lines, light and bright colours and even create interlocking zones with patio slabs, chippings, or even wood-stained decking.
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Why not get inspiration from formal gardens and bring organization to your small space? You can design a classic layout with a central lawn and neat log cabin that feels formal and elegant, as well as organised. Use plants and climbers to draw the eye upwards and line any brick paths leading to the space with lavender and colourful blooms.
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First up is my Build A Quilt block. After making it, I kinda wished I had used the marigold on these smaller squares, but it will stay as is.
Next up is my Monthly Color Challenge block. March’s color is Red Orange for Yams. This fabric combo brings to mind candied yams.
These first two X Plus blocks are 10.5″. It’s an okay size but I wanted to make a block that uses a lot of 3.5″ squares.
I don’t like quilty math but I actually did it and came up with these 15.5″ blocks. I plan to make my daughter a queen size quilt out of these scrappy blocks and if I use this size, I’ll only need 36 of them! I’m not super thrilled w/either of these blocks but I think when I mix them up w/some really gorgeous ones, I won’t dislike them so much. I felt the same way about some of my Scrappy Trips blocks but when they were all put together, it was total WOW factor!
And last but not least, the 9.5″ Criss Cross Stars blocks. This is a Lori Holt pattern/tutorial. This block is a my 2nd favorite to make after Scrappy Trips.
So that’s all the quilty sew & tell I have for you today. Until next time, God bless and Happy Stitchin’!
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As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you,
and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. 2Cor.6:1-2NIV
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The board of the Sequoia Union High School District will meet tonight (Aug. 31) to discuss how to proceed with plans to divide the district into trustee areas for purposes of electing representatives to the school board.
The public session begins at 6 p.m. in the district office at 480 James Ave. in Redwood City.
On Aug. 17, in a unanimous vote, the board agreed to the concept of trustee areas, or "communities of interest," that would have demographic factors shared in common. The voters in each sub-district would elect a member to the board and that member would have to reside in that sub-district.
Under the current at-large system, each board member is elected by voters from the entire district. The expense of campaign outreach to some or all of the 183,800 registered voters can be high, often too high for candidates from communities of color.
The board decided to act after receiving a letter in May from the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The Fund threatened a lawsuit if the district did not switch to by-district elections and put itself in full compliance with the California Voting Rights Act, enacted in 2002.
Tonight, the five-member board is expected to consider a timeline for making the change to by-district elections, the criteria for creating maps that define the borders of the trustee areas, and the timing and scope of receiving comment from the communities affected. A related question: Should maps precede or follow public comment?
Underlying these decisions are two as-yet undecided matters: the appropriate number of trustee areas (five or seven), and when to switch board elections to even years, when turnout is generally higher, according to a board staff report.
The board can choose to make the switch in November 2017 or November 2018. Given the scale of the undertaking, November 2018 is a likely goal, members have said.

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#SustainableXmas Turkey & Sage Arancini
#SustainableXmas: Wonky Veg. Don’t dispose of those carrots you got that look like they’ve got legs, or the potato that’s got an abnormal looking lump growing out of it. Each year, vegetables that don’t quite stand up against the standards of beauty that supermarkets are setting get thrown away and completely wasted. However, they taste exactly the same as the beautiful veg you’ll find in aisle 2 and you won’t be able to tell the different when chopped up anyway. Remember, it’s on the inside that counts…
Here we have an absolutely mouth-watering recipe you can use your imperfect parsnips in. Create some Christmassy canapes for your parties or for starters on the big day and impress your guests.
What you’ll need to make 20 Arancini balls:
- 93g Risotto Arborio Rice
- 22ml White Wine
- 22g Spanish Onions
- 185ml Hot Water
- 70g Roasted Turkey
- 3.7g Vegetable Bouillon Paste – Knorr
- 26g Mozzarella
- 20g Plain Flour
- 45g Parsnips
- 0.5 of an egg
- 60g Panko Breadcrumbs
- 7.5g Sage
1) Sweat off onions, add rice and cook gently till transparent. Add the parsnip & fresh sage.
2) Add white wine, then slowly add stock and water.
3) Cook on a simmer till rice is soft and water absorbed.
4) Cool and then add mozzarella & chopped turkey trimmings, shape into 20g balls. Place in freezer to firm up.
5) Flour, egg and breadcrumb the balls and put back in freezer till required.
6) When required cook in deep fat fryer till golden, leave to cool and platter.
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Just within a day of its release, the trailer crossed 500K views and is currently heading towards 1 million views on YouTube.
The teaser which shows glimpses of family bonds and colorful locales is a hit with many. Now the anticipation of the film’s release has even grown higher.
Directed by Sreekanth Addala and bankrolled by PVP banner, the trailer also showcases Samantha, Kajal and Pranitha looking gorgeous.
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Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jens Hennig's name.
General aviation aircraft deliveries in 2013 present a mixed picture of the industry.
Deliveries of piston airplanes, turboprops and large business jets rose last year, while deliveries of small and midsize jets fell for a third straight year.
That trend played out in Wichita, where Cessna Aircraft and Bombardier Learjet recorded lower deliveries last year, while shipments at Beechcraft, which builds Bonanzas, Barons and King Airs, but no business jets, rose.
The figures were released Wednesday by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, which compiles the data.
Manufacturers worldwide delivered 2,256 airplanes last year, up 4 percent from 2,164 in 2012. Billings rose from $18.9 billion in 2012 to $23.4 billion last year, a 24 percent increase.
The positive numbers overall fuel cautious optimism for 2014, said Pete Bunce, GAMA’s president and CEO.
The introduction of new products will be key to future growth, he said. New products help stimulate the market.
“Virtually everybody’s got a development program – some announced, some not announced,” Bunce said.
That will help the light and midsize end of the business jet market, where demand remains soft.
“There’s going to be a lot of offerings coming on the market in the not-too-distant future,” Bunce said.
An improvement in the economies of the U.S. and Europe would also help, Bunce said.
Traditionally, demand in business jets lags a recovery in the economy by a number of months.
“One of the things that’s always signaled an improvement across the board is three consecutive quarters of plus-3 percent growth in the U.S. GDP,” Bunce said. “We have not had that yet.”
Manufacturers worldwide delivered 933 piston airplanes in 2013, up nearly 3 percent from 908 planes in the previous year. Billings were up 26 percent.
“It’s good news,” Bunce said of the increases.
Piston deliveries, however, are still far short of the shipments at the peak of the past decade when manufacturers shipped about 2,700 piston planes, he said.
“We think there’s still a lot of opportunity for growth” in that segment, Bunce said.
In the piston market, demand is fueled by a need to train pilots.
Although there’s been a continuous decline in the number of U.S. pilots, demand for planes is up from flight schools that train pilots for the airline market, said Jens Hennig, vice president for operations at GAMA.
It was a good year for turboprops as well, where deliveries were up 10 percent from 584 delivered in 2012 to 645 shipped last year. Billings were up 34 percent.
That demand led to a good year at Beechcraft, where demand for King Airs has been robust.
“The utility of these machines (turboprops) in the growing energy sector across the planet allows these machines to be sought after,” Bunce said.
Business jet deliveries, meanwhile, totaled 678 last year, up less than 1 percent from 672 shipped in 2012. Billings were up 23 percent.
Growth was in the high end of the market, where deliveries for large business jets rose from 204 large jets shipped in 2012 to 249 in 2013.
Deliveries of light and midsize jets fell, however. Planemakers delivered 77 light jets in 2013, down from 89 in 2012. And they delivered 352 midsize jets, down from 379 in 2012.
“The one part of the market that we’re still concerned about is the business jet category,” Bunce said.
Several product introductions in the light-to-midsize sector are planned over the next couple of years, he said.
“We’ve continued our innovation, and we’ve continued our growth even though times have been very difficult,” Bunce said. “I think we will see the fruits of that.”
What Bunce called a proliferation of new regulations has increased costs and slowed innovation and getting products to market, he said.
“As we look at the fleet and the age of the fleet, we have some concerns,” Bunce said. “When you have a fleet of pistons that is 48 years old, there is something wrong there.”
The passage of the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Wichita, and signed by President Obama in November, will help the industry, GAMA officials said.
The new certification regulations are expected to make it easier and cheaper to incorporate new technology and reduce certification costs of small general aviation airplanes.
The law requires the FAA to implement the recommendations that were made by its Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee by the end of 2015.
That kind of change has generated excitement for similar change in other aviation segments, such as rotocraft and larger business jets.
“The energy is building,” Bunce said.


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After an absolute disaster following a Weightwatcher’s recipe for Bailey’s Mousse, I improvised. I wanted to make something nice for date night; something a tad different from ice cream, and these looked really nice.
This is such a simple recipe, and they tasted delicious. And for any other Weightwatcher’s ladies, they worked out to be 5 points each.
5 tablespoons of whipping cream.
1 pub measure of Tia Maria/ Baileys
170g 0% fat greek yoghurt.
1 teaspoon of sweetener
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
Add whipping cream to a bowl and whisk until it holds its shape.
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Hello guys and girls, Kylo here. This is my first review for Dawn of Comics and I thought what better way to start my first review than with the superman movie I felt gave me HOPE.
First off, I would like to say that I know a lot of fans of Superman are divided on Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, saying ‘it is not the Superman we remember’, or ‘this Superman never smiles’.
Everyone has their own opinion. That is absolutely fine as everyone is an individual who has different opinions to the person they stand next to.
To start off I am gonna review what I loved about this movie, starting with the great character building it did, how I felt the movie was different and why it deserves more love than the hate which the film and the filmmakers received/still get.
Anyway, I hope I haven’t bored you all to death before I’ve started. I hope you enjoy my review and maybe even look at this movie in a different way.
AN IDEAL OF HOPE
In the beginning we are introduced to Krypton. The planet known for being Kal-El’s home planet that has a red sun rather than a yellow one.
We see Jor-El speaking to the council about harvesting the core of the planet which is the reason for the impending doom of Krypton. The opening of this movie gives us all a different look at Krypton with its politics, nature/animal life forms and technology. A man tries to reason with the Kryptonian council to save the people of Krypton. Not by fear or war but by hope. By looking to the stars like their ancestors. It may have been too late for the people living on the planet but not their legacy.
Not only do we see Jor-El trying to help his people his way but we see also the way General Zod tries to save his people. Zod tries to save Krypton through military force, fear and war. Zod’s command of the military forces is what he was created as a child to do.
The opening just shows that the people on any world are divided by some force of nature. That amongst all living beings there will always be someone on a demanding end. And some on the side of hope.
Unlike other incarnations of the character on screen, we have a better connection to not only Jor-El but also Lara. We saw the pain she felt when she knew she had to say goodbye to her son in order to save him from death on his home world and become the last hope of Krypton’s survival.
To me, I felt for these characters more in this opening scene than I ever had before. With Hanz Zimmer’s beautifully crafted score over the top, it just brought down every type of connection. It really made you feel for Jor-El and Lara. I also think we can agree that the music makes up a lot of the emotional attachment to the scenes in any movie. Without James Horner’s beautiful score for James Cameron’s 1986 Aliens, would that film have been as scary as it was? I don’t think so.
SOON THEY TO WILL JOIN YOU IN THE SUN
David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan had written, in my eyes a great, fresh take on Superman that not only respected the original 1978 Richard Donner film but also Superman himself. Zack Snyder brought that to life on screen with amazing visuals, stunning graphics and great directing.
Zack Snyder captured great moments on camera. Whether it be someones emotion or just a peaceful shot of scenery, one thing that he captured in my eyes was in the first teaser trailer for the movie with the young Clark Kent running around a clothes line with a red blanket on as a cape. That trailer and those moments not only stunned me with how beautiful it was shot, it also reminded me a lot of me when I was a child growing up. I was running around with a Superman cape pretending to save people, and now my little girl does it too but as Supergirl or Batgirl, and that to me makes this film also very relatable.
As the movie progress’s you see Clark Kent as an adult working different jobs under different names. It shows that he is not sure where he wants to be in this world; where is his place. He see’s the different type’s of people around the world, those who are bullies to the weak and those who cannot defend themselves against them. He steps in because he believes helping people is the right thing to do. To give them hope that there are people out there looking out for those who need help.
He jumps at the moment to help those people on the burning oil rig even though we heard over the radio that it was to late for them, but he believed that he could help them and he was slowly finding out his place in the world, which is to be the worlds beacon of hope.
Clark’s journey as an adult in Man of Steel shows his growth in character and his care for the people.
Jonathan Kent taught Clark as we had seen in the beautiful moments of the flashback scenes with the talented Kevin Costner. When Clark was being bullied he said that he wanted to hurt them, he wanted to fight back. Jonathan said “but then what” telling him that he needs to decide what kind of man he wants to grow up to be, whether it be good or bad he is gonna change the world and the smallest decisions in life will make a big impact of who he will become.
Ultimately Jonathan’s teaching helped Clark grow up into the beacon of hope that the world needs. In the end he was still unsure what to do, but also knew what the right thing to do was. As the priest says to him, “sometimes you have got to take a leap of faith, the trust part comes later”.
I believe the writing and story for this movie is strong and brilliant, it also sends a message that we ourselves need to find our path. Our decisions is in doing whats right. We can live on the ground full of negativity and cruelty against one another, or we can look to the sky and join each other in the sun. We may fall, we may stumble, but in the end we will bring hope back to the world.
A lot of people’s negativity on this movie comes from nolstalgia and what they remember growing up with the likes of Superman the Movie. People are so fixated on the past and what they remember as it was like when they grew up. They don’t realise how close Man of Steel and Superman the Movie really are in comparison.
But some people don’t believe in generation change and think that some things should stay the same. The 1978 Superman is great for its time, but this is the Superman of this generation. This is the story being told in this generation. Same thing can be said for the Star Wars fandom. The original John Williams Superman theme doesn’t need to be a part of this Superman. It is a different generation.
Superman Returns tried to bring back the magic of the original but again, even with the original theme and similar tone, it still divided fans as they say they were trying to copy Christopher Reeves superman.
THE BEACON OF HOPE
The moment superman walks out of the Kryptonian scout ship and looks to the sun and breathes it all in, to me is one of the best captured moments on screen. When he kneels down, takes a deep breath and looks up, you see some of the snow and rocks around him lift up as he is about to take off. With Hanz Zimmer beautiful track called ‘First Flight’ it just captures everything that is Superman. The journey we watched with him growing up in Man of Steel and everything we have seen before in real life being the original movies or comics. It showed superman becoming the beacon of hope. Him believing that he knows what the right thing to do is.
The fight scenes were perfectly choreographed to represent the power of the Kryptonians. Jay Oliver the great director of a lot of the animated DC movies (Justice League War / The Dark Knight Returns), helped Zack Snyder story board out the fight scenes. To bring something we haven’t scene on the big screen before, and i believe it worked. The fight in the final act was great and nothing like we had really seen before. It showed the destruction that was capable of happening if something like this were to occur. It also showed the kind of fear that it could bring on the humans. But also showed that humans too could be heroes at any time. With Perry White and Lombard willing to sacrifice their lives trying to save Jenny from her untimely death under the rubble of a destroyed building.
Superman taking Zods life at the end was a symbol of hope, Superman didn’t want to kill Zod but Zod had left him no choice. He had to choose between his own people who came down from the heavens to invade earth and remake Krypton, destroying humanity in the process, or the people and the world he grew up with. His journey was leading up to this decision. Superman decides to fight for the people who can’t defend themselves, the peaceful minds of humankind. The movie really gives a insight to the humanity inside of Superman. He is just as much human as he is alien, and he is just as much Clark Kent as he is Superman.
WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT SAVING THE WORLD
All in all, this movie shows great emotion and human feelings. Superman’s doubt, his journey, and his belief in hope. Alongside Hanz Zimmer’s score, as soon as the piano starts on Superman’s theme it sends shivers down my spine. You can here the emotion vibrate and deepen itself within the moments in the movie.
To me Man of Steel is the perfect blend of reality and a comic movie. The humour in the movie is not ‘thrown in your face laugh out loud’ humour, but it is there.
I still believe in Snyder’s vision for the DCEU and hope that he comes back to do more with his team behind him including Amir Mokri (Director of Photography), David Brenner (Editor), Clay Enos (Still Photographer), and wife Deborah Snyder (Producer) just to name a few who helped with this movie. He can bring beautiful cinematic films for us to watch and enjoy. There are plenty of action and deep emotional stories to be told and I hope he continues to bring us more.
I give the movie a score of 8/10.
The movie has it’s flaws, but in my eyes it is a solid story and is beautifully shot with an even more brilliant score that just blends so well in my head. I don’t look for negatives in movies, I look at what is great about movies when I watch them. The musical score has a big impact in any movie. Man of Steel is a very underrated movie that i don’t believe deserves the hate it gets, but that is me.
Thank you for taking the time to read this review and I hope if you didn’t really enjoy this movie the first time around, you will watch it again and see it in a different way. I hope you all look after yourself and please leave any comments as I would love to hear back.
Thank you sincerely,
(Review by KyloKent)


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🌟 Honoring Sacrifices:
Ensuring Equitable Healthcare for Micronesian Veterans
💭 I. Imagine... Honoring
Sacrifices: Ensuring Equitable Healthcare for Micronesian Veterans
🌍 II. Imagined End State Imagine
a future where Micronesian veterans receive equal access to essential
healthcare services, with a healthcare system that recognizes and respects
their sacrifices. Unfortunately, the current reality for these veterans is
fraught with challenges, including limited access to U.S. military hospitals in
Hawaii and barriers to obtaining necessary medications and treatments. In
addition, Micronesia as a nation faces a multitude of security, resilience, and
health concerns, exacerbated by the increasing presence of diplomatic
competition in the region.
🔎 III. Consider This: 💡
Challenges Faced by Micronesian Veterans: Micronesian veterans encounter
numerous obstacles in accessing healthcare despite their dedicated service.
Limited capacity in U.S. military hospitals in Hawaii often leaves many
veterans without the necessary medical attention. Additionally, the high cost
of healthcare and complexities surrounding health insurance further hinder
their access to essential medications and treatments.
💪 Efforts Towards Equitable
Healthcare: Recognizing the urgency of the situation, bipartisan efforts are
underway in Congress to address the disparities faced by Micronesian veterans.
Lawmakers are advocating for legislation that would extend the services of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to veterans living abroad.
📚 IV. Research This:
Micronesian veterans struggle to get
care. (May 28, 2023). The New York Times.
Blair, C. (March 1, 2017). Lawmakers
Urge Medical Help For Micronesian Veterans. Civil Beat.
🌍 V. Impact on Pacific:
Achieving equal access to healthcare for Micronesian veterans in the Pacific
region is crucial for social justice, honoring their sacrifices, promoting
equitable healthcare for all veterans, and contributing to the overall
well-being of the region. It is an opportunity to rectify inequalities, set a
precedent for fair treatment, and ensure the well-being of an essential ally by
Social Justice: The current disparities
in healthcare access for Micronesian veterans create an unjust situation. By
rectifying these inequalities and ensuring equal access to healthcare, we
contribute to social justice. It is essential to recognize and address the
injustices faced by these veterans and their communities, who have made
sacrifices in service to the United States.
Honoring Sacrifices: Micronesian
veterans have selflessly served as foreign citizens in the U.S. military. They
have made significant sacrifices for the well-being and security of their
nation. By providing equitable healthcare, we honor their sacrifices and
acknowledge the debt of gratitude owed to them.
Setting a Precedent: Achieving equitable
healthcare for Micronesian veterans sets a precedent for fair treatment of all
veterans. It establishes a framework that promotes equal access to healthcare
services based on the principle of merit and the sacrifices made in service to
the United States.
Regional Well-being: The Pacific region faces
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health concerns. The increasing influence of regional near-peer competitors
adds complexity to these challenges. Ensuring equitable healthcare for
Micronesian veterans contributes to the overall well-being of the Pacific
📊 VI. QR Reader Survey: To
better understand the challenges faced by Micronesian veterans and work towards
viable solutions, we invite readers to participate in our QR Reader Survey.
Your valuable insights and experiences will help us gain a deeper understanding
of the issues at hand.
Please note that participation in the
survey is voluntary and for the purpose of gaining a general assessment of the
issue. It is not intended for scientific purposes. We kindly request
participants to avoid providing any identifying information to ensure anonymity
📢 VII. Call to Action: Imagine Pacific is in support of the COFA Veterans and asks that readers who feel the same consider joining us in advocating for justice and equal access to healthcare for Micronesian veterans. You can support this cause by:
• Leaving a comment on the Imagine
Pacific Pule (www.imagine-pacific.blogspot.com)
• Sending a letter to the Editor: https://www.staradvertiser.com/editorial/submit-letter/
• Reaching out to your local
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• Raising awareness about this issue
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🤝 Conclusion: Micronesian
veterans' sacrifices should never be forgotten, and their well-being should
always be a top priority. By ensuring equitable healthcare for Micronesian
veterans, we foster social justice and set the stage for fair treatment of all
veterans, regardless of their nationality or citizenship.

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