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Current selective practices for dry cow therapy and clinical mastitis therapy on Canadian dairy farms
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The objective of this study was to gain insight into selective practices for dry cow therapy (DCT) and clinical mastitis (CM) treatment on Canadian dairy farms, as limited information is available in the literature regarding these practices in Canada. A structured questionnaire was completed by 146 dairy producers from five Canadian regions, as part of the Canadian Dairy Network for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance (CaDNetASR) initiative. Selecting CM cases to treat with antimicrobials was done by 60% of producers compared to blanket treating all cases. Only 41% of producers selecting cases used somatic cell count (SCC) thresholds as criteria, with 200,000 - 300,000 cells/mL used most frequently (55%). Furthermore, symptom severity was considered ‘important’ or ‘very important’ by the vast majority of producers (94%) when deciding on CM treatment. No associations were detected between use of selective CM therapy and province, housing, milking system or herd size. Blanket DCT (BDCT) was more commonly practiced (65% of producers) compared to selective DCT (SDCT). Furthermore, no associations were detected between type of DCT and herd size, housing, milking system or province. SCC thresholds were frequently used as DCT selection criteria, with 150,000 - 200,000 cells/mL being the most frequently used as cut-off (63%). Information on past CM cases was used to select for DCT by 75% of producers practicing SDCT. Internal teat sealant was administered to all cattle at dry-off by 59% of producers, more frequently in farms with parlour milking systems compared to pipeline (P = 0.04). Additionally, producers using teat sealant had a higher mean adult cow herd size (155) than producers not using teat sealant (118; P = 0.03). Written treatment protocols for DCT were available at only 29% of farms, whereas treatment protocols for mastitis were available at 50% of farms. In conclusion, there is potential to increase adoption of SDCT and selective CM treatment, which could reduce on-farm AMU.


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A young couple are behind bars charged with the daylight murder of a hip-hop artist whose head was sliced with a sword after an alleged altercation at their Sydney home.
Hannah Quinn, 23, and her boyfriend Blake Davis, 28, did not apply for bail in Newtown Local Court on Tuesday.
They handed themselves into the neighbouring police station on Monday night after 30-year-old Jett McKee's body was found in the middle of a Forest Lodge intersection at lunchtime on Friday.
Police had been looking for a thin woman with bleached blonde hair and a man with short brown hair who were seen running from the scene.
Witnesses said Mr McKee was bleeding profusely as he staggered down a nearby street and then collapsed with a fatal head wound after reportedly being slashed with a samurai sword.
He had allegedly earlier fought with the couple at a nearby house, police said.
Quinn's parents and brother attended court on Tuesday but declined to comment to media.
Her lawyer, Lauren MacDougall, made no application for bail but indicated one would be made on Thursday.
Ms MacDougall told reporters outside court her client is "very distressed" and has not been behind bars before.
Davis was discharged from hospital on Tuesday, where he'd been under police guard with an injury to his face, and brought before the court on one count of murder.
He appeared via video link, wrapped in a white blanket and nursing a swollen cheek.
His lawyer, Sherleen Chand, did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
Davis' case was adjourned to October 9.
Outside court, Ms Chand said he was suffering from "quite significant" injuries after the alleged violent incident but would be pleading not guilty and had "given an explanation" as to why he took days to come forward.
Friends and supporters of Mr McKee, who performed under the name Scepaz and was co-owner of independent record label Sub Conscious Records, have posted tributes to the aspiring rapper online.
A Facebook post on The Hip Hop Show on triple j page, hosted by Hau Latukefu, reads: "I was saddened to hear the passing of ... Scepaz. I would see him at gigs, play his music on the show and he was always respectful."
In another post, musician Nj Edwards said the scene "lost a real one" with the death of "chilled soul" Scepaz.
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Organic Trade Association applauds $300M USDA investment in new initiative
The USDA has said it will invest up to $300 million into a new Organic Transition Initiative.
The initiative, which is part of the USDA Food System Transformation Framework, will “provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production", according to a statement from the USDA.
Organic Trade Association (OTA) CEO and Executive Director Tom Chapman described the investment as “historic” as it “increases options for American farmers to ‘adopt practices that are both good for their businesses and the climate,’ [which] is a significant win for our industry.”
The USDA seconded this, describing how “organic production provides producers with the ability to demand a premium in the marketplace and thus take home a greater share of the food dollar; there can also be climate and environmental benefits.”
The OTA's CEO pointed out that the “USDA's new Organic Transition Initiative will jumpstart that growth by making the organic transition process more accessible and impactful; particularly for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, who experience unique challenges to accessing resources and support programs.”
Organic-specific technical assistance, market development, and updates to USDA farm programs for conservation, crop insurance, and certification cost-share programs are all core components advocated by the OTA that will all be included into the new program.
“This initiative will deliver wrap-around technical assistance, including farmer-to-farmer mentoring; provide direct support through conservation financial assistance and additional crop insurance assistance and support market development projects in targeted markets,” the USDA emphasized.
Trade association members emphasized the importance of these critical components in listening sessions and working groups that took place over the course of the last year, culminating in an in-person transition listening session with USDA at Organic Week 2022.

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Russia And Iran: Odd Couple In Tehran?
By Jeremy Bransten
October 16, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad met for talks in Tehran today during the first visit to the Iranian capital by a Kremlin leader since 1943.
Historically, Russia and Iran have long been rivals. But Moscow finds itself in a different role these days, for its own pragmatic reasons.
The bilateral talks followed a regional summit of Caspian Sea states. As expected, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s support for Iran’s development of nuclear energy in a statement at the end of the summit. "All the Caspian countries reiterate their commitment to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on condition that each of our countries has the right to develop peaceful nuclear programs without any restrictions," Putin said.
In recent years, Russia has become one of Iran’s key international partners. Ahmadinejad, in an interview with Russian television on the eve of Putin’s visit, said the two countries are “natural allies from the geographical as well as from the political and cultural point of view.”
But the historical record belies this assertion. In fact, Russia and Iran have mostly been adversaries. In the 19th century, Russian imperial forces battled with the Persians over control of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Early in the 20th century, Russian soldiers even occupied parts of northern Persia and later tried, with Britain, to carve up the country into spheres of influence.
During World War II, the Soviet Union together with Britain re-invaded the country to secure its oil fields. Soviet troops later tried to establish a puppet regime before withdrawing. More recently, in the 1980s, the Soviet Union backed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in his bloody war with Tehran.
Yet to paraphrase the 19th century British statesman Lord Palmerston, in politics there are no permanent allies -- or enemies -- only permanent interests. And the interests of Moscow and Tehran currently align on several fronts.
United Against 'Unipolarism'
Politically, both countries find their new alliance a useful counterweight against pressure from the West. Both Putin and Ahmadinejad frequently talk about the need to resist “unipolarism” -- code for American influence.
Ahmadinejad, in his interview with Russian television, tried to appeal to the anti-Western camp in Moscow, saying both Iran and Russia were “countries of the Eastern type with the same Eastern features.”
Economically, the U.S. embargo against Iran has driven Tehran closer to Moscow. Iran has turned to Russia to renew its civilian air fleet, to update its military and industrial infrastructure, and of course, to build its first nuclear power plant, at Bushehr.
Nina Mamedova, who heads the Iranian department at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute for Eastern Studies, says Iran remains a reliable economic partner for Russia. "We are involved in a lot of mutual projects – in the spheres of oil, gas and transport. And of course for Russia it’s important to support these good relations with Iran, in order to participate in all these projects,” Mamedova said.
But the nuclear issue risks forcing Russia into a corner. Next month, the International Atomic Energy Agency is due to report to the UN Security Council on Iran’s level of cooperation with UN nuclear inspectors. If the report is negative, Washington and its European allies will push for a third, tougher round of sanctions against Tehran.
Russia, along with China, has repeatedly indicated it does not favor the move, but Moscow appears to be leaving itself some maneuvering room. Putin recently told visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy that Russia operates “on the principle” that Iran does not plan to make or acquire nuclear weapons.
If the UN’s nuclear watchdog indicates otherwise, Moscow might change its position. In a signal that Moscow could get tough if Tehran continues to defy calls to halt its uranium enrichment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently emphasized that “Iran must respond to the demands of the international community.”
In another not-so-subtle signal from Russia, cooperation on finishing the Bushehr nuclear plant has also recently foundered.
Up to now, the rapprochement between Tehran and Moscow has served Russia’s interests. But it’s not a very stable alliance. And ultimately, as many analysts note, Russia has little interest in seeing Tehran get the bomb.
(RFE/RL’s Chloe Arnold in Moscow contributed to this report)
Copyright (c) 2007. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036. www.rferl.org
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BOSTON (CBS) — President Barack Obama may be poised to pardon a lucky turkey Wednesday at the White House, but we hope you’ll agree there are no excuses for the hapless names on our list of national turkeys.
First on the list is the turkey-like behavior of congressional Republicans who forced a 16-day shutdown of the government in an attempt to stop Obamacare.
All it did was hurt the economy, shred the GOP’s approval ratings and distract attention from the healthcare plan’s fumbling roll-out.
Luckily for the Republicans, the Obamacare website was such a turkey, it wiped out all the Democrat’s political gains.
They’re promising it will be fixed soon. Plus, there’s plenty of free parking and check’s in the mail.
Fortunately, no, there have been no further examples of New York City turkey Anthony Weiner’s sexting obsession.
Beyond the one that cost him his congressional seat, that is, and the other one that blew up his mayoral candidacy.
A side note to budding young pols – berating your constituents is not the best way to win them over.
But of all the turkeys on the national scene this year, who can compete with pop tart Miley Cyrus?
She was so intent of shedding her old clean-teen image that she lost any shred of dignity or credibility in the process.
Smoking a joint on-stage at the MTV Europe awards? We get it, young lady, you’re a rebel.
By the way, Miley is also our choice for national twerky of the year.
Wednesday, Keller will list the local turkeys of the year. Have a suggestion for the turkey parade? Click on Keller @ Large to make your suggestion.
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If you want to tone your shoulders without involving the use of a workout ball, you should attempt doing profession. Start by standing upright with your legs slightly away from each other and your lower limbs extended. Subsequent, bring your knees slightly outward and bend your knees. Repeat 15 times and click here for more info go back to the beginning position. A variation of this kind of exercise entails doing different types of squats with hand weights.
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Help or hinder — The implications from EU commission banning TikTok
While Instagram Reels might show last weeks US Congressional TikTok Hearing two weeks from publishing this article (IYKYK) — content creators on TikTok instantly created and shared hundreds of videos during the proceedings that ‘clapped back’ at US lawmakers’ questioning of TikTik CEO Shou Zi Chew. One of my personal favourites was the WiFi question from Congressman Hudson which had already amassed 20 Million views in 3 days. While I’ve certainly laughed at nearly every parody that makes its way onto my ‘For You Page’, it leaves me with more questions than answers this side of the Atlantic.
Weeks before the US Congressional Hearing became a new meme unto itself, EU Institutions banned TikTok on all government-related work devices, citing concerns over cybersecurity, data privacy, and espionage. The decision comes amid a wave of similar actions taken by governments worldwide. With all these concerns over the app, we are left with exploring the implications of the EU Commission’s actions and the broader context in which it takes place.


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Damon Albarn has composed the score for the film adaptation of his sister Jessica‘s short story The Boy In The Oak.
The book, which was published in 2010, tells the story of a young boy’s experience with an enchanted tree behind his house and the fairies that inhabit it.
Jude Law is lined up to narrate the short film, with Luke Losey, who has directed videos for Orbital and Mercury Rev, also involved, reports Electronicbeats.net
The film adaptation of The Boy In The Oak is due to be released in spring this year. It has not been announced if Albarn‘s score will be released separately.
Uncut have teamed up with Sonic Editions to curate a number of limited-edition framed iconic rock photographs, featuring the likes of Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan and The Clash. View the full collection here.

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With the kind permission of Commodore Mark Slawson (Commandant of the Defence College of Electro-Mechanical Engineering), officers of the Training Management (TM) Specialisation held their annual Conference and Dinner at HMS SULTAN on 8 March 2012. The Conference was opened by Commodore Slawson, while Commodore Tim Lowe (Deputy Flag Officer Sea Training) delivered the keynote address. Sponsorship for the event was provided by BAE Systems and by the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Charity (RNRMC).The Conference was followed by a Mess Dinner at which Rear Admiral Simon Lister (Chief Naval Engineer Officer) was the Guest of Honour. Other Honoured guests were Rear Admiral Rymer, Commodore Slawson and representatives of BAE Systems and of the RNRMC.Serving TM officers were joined at the dinner by a number of their retired colleagues who had served either as Instructor Officers or as TMs and who were members of the Training Management and Instructor Officers’ Association (TMIOA – tmioa.co.uk).Captain Phil Burrell, Head of the TM Specialisation, said that: ‘I believe that it is important to make time to gather periodically in order to be able to be briefed on topical issues affecting the specialisation and to discuss and share ideas on developments and thinking in the areas of training, education and lifelong learning’.[mappress]Naval Today Staff , April 02, 2012; Image: royalnavy Back to overview,Home naval-today UK: HMS SULTAN Hosts Training Managment Conference Training & Education View post tag: conference View post tag: Sultan View post tag: hosts View post tag: Managment View post tag: News by topic UK: HMS SULTAN Hosts Training Managment Conference View post tag: HMS View post tag: Navy View post tag: Training View post tag: Naval April 2, 2012 Share this article
After nearly 22 years, operating as Indiana’s first riverboat casino, Tropicana Evansville is scheduled to cut the ribbon on their new land-based casino and entertainment facility on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 10AM CST.The new 75,000 square-foot entertainment complex, located between the Tropicana Evansville and Le Merigot Hotels, contains a sweeping single-level casino floor, two restaurants and an entertainment lounge.The 24-hour casino features 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring 1,175 slot machines, over 30 table games, Poker Room and a High Limit Room.The TAP HOUSE Restaurant & Bar features an impressive 36 tap handles pouring a rotating selection of seasonal beers, half dedicated to Indiana and Tri-State regional favorites.The 24-hour Deli serves New York-style fare around the clock featuring Boar’s Head® meats and cheeses, Nathan’s® all beef hot dogs, Maxwell Street polish sausage and more.421 is Tropicana Evansville’s new sleek and contemporary entertainment lounge showcasing music videos, nightly live entertainment and the best DJs in the business.For event and entertainment information, visit www.TropEvansville.com FacebookTwitterCopy LinkEmail
Aslam Sheikh behind the counter of his store on Asbury Avenue. By Tim Kelly You don’t mess around with “The Sheik.”A suspect in an attempted robbery found that out the hard way recently, when he strolled into the Ocean City Variety Store on Asbury Avenue and demanded money from store owner M. Aslam Sheikh.“This is Ocean City,” said Sheikh, known as “the Sheik” to many of his friends and customers. “You don’t do something like that here. When he came in and asked me to put all the money in a bag, at first I thought he was joking. I looked at him and said ‘What did you say to me?’”When the would-be robber repeated the demand, there was no hesitation by Sheikh, who resides in town with his wife Georgeann and his extended family.“It took me about one hundredth of a second to realize he wasn’t joking, and to grab my baseball bat and run around toward him from behind the counter. He took off running like a bullet,” Sheikh said.The incident, which Ocean City Police disclosed August 11 along with a press release and a sketch of the suspect, took place at 7:43 p.m. on July 29.Police described the suspect as a white man in his early 20s, between 5’10” and 6 feet tall with a medium fit build, brown eyes, dark hair and light complexion. He was wearing a hoodie with a bandana over part of his face and he kept his hands inside the front pouch of the sweatshirt, police said in the release.“He left the store and ran down Asbury Avenue, (headed) south,” said Sheikh, who said he pursued the man for a few steps and then stopped. At that point Sheikh said he realized the rest should be left up to police. He then returned to his store and dialed 911. Police arrived almost instantly, Sheikh said. But there was no sign of the suspect.“I feel strongly that you don’t do that kind of thing,” said Sheikh, a U.S. citizen who was born in Pakistan. “I keep the bat just in case. It’s just a regular wooden baseball bat. I tried to look at his face with the hoodie and (the suspect) looked like he was messed up on drugs or something.”Sheikh has operated the store since 2010 and also buys and sells real estate. The store sells soft drinks and snacks, sunscreen and suntan lotion, cigarettes, and a variety of electronics accessories, among other items. “A lot of the visitors come to Ocean City and they forget their phone charger and I have a wide variety of those,” he said. “I also have a lot of popular I-Phone accessories and sell a lot of those.”Sheikh said he works hard and does not appreciate anyone trying to take something that does not belong to them. “I am a nice guy but I am also a stubborn guy,” he said. “I respect anybody and everybody and you can’t just come in here and do something like that.”When asked if he was fearful during the incident, Sheikh said “No, no, no, no! No fear. If he had showed me a gun (it might have been different) but I thought ‘you don’t come in here and try something like that. There is no such thing in Ocean City. Everybody knows everybody else and people try to help each other. I’m not so sure that I am brave.”Download (PDF, 916KB)In the press release, Ocean City Police asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call OCPD at 609-399-9111.“The best thing is nobody was hurt,” Sheikh said.
Jam Cruise is the gift that keeps on giving!While our favorite musical-adventure-at-sea is only a few days long, the amount of music packed on board can last an entire year (and create memories for a lifetime). This past sailing, Jam Cruise was honored to have the incredible super-group Joe Russo’s Almost Dead as a headliner, and they certainly did not disappoint! Check out the group performing the classic Grateful Dead combo of “Help On The Way” -> “Slipknot” from their Pantheon Theater set from this year’s Jam Cruise 14 and try not to get all the feels.
No one wants to spend more time on finding solutions for whatever problems or challenges come their way, and at Dell, we are no exception. We created the Dell Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to help our customers find answers quickly, and we just gave it a major overhaul.You might already know what QRL is, but if you don’t – it is a tool for all those enterprise DIYers out there that hosts a select list of videos and documents to show you how to setup, service, or upgrade your systems. You can find bunch of other various bits of info that we believe you will find immediately useful, such as product diagrams, support matrixes, product overviews.Also, this handy tool just got a makeover. We’ve redone the UI to make it easier to navigate, made searching easier, added some personal customizations options, and a favorite page to track the systems, videos, documents, and service tags you need on a regular basis.First, the main page is now your page, so put your face and name on it! When you view a system, video, document, or enter a service tag, you can now save that as a favorite, where it shows up on your home page.Also, the search now covers all products, videos, documents, and can even look up your service tag so that you can see your warranty status and original factory configuration.Additionally, we’re working on further improving QRL in the coming months to save you time when you need answers, or just some information about your Dell EMC enterprise systems. So try out the new Quick Resource Locator on your iOS or Android phone, and check back here to see future announcements about features and additions as we bring them to you.
Georgia 4-H and FFA members exhibited 310 entries at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity show that was held July 9-11 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia.Prior to the event, the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter provided extensive protocols and guidelines that followed recommendations from the governor’s executive orders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Public Health to ensure a safe environment for Georgia 4-H and Georgia FFA members to compete. Eligible Georgia 4-H and Georgia FFA members participated in showmanship, steer and heifer classes. The heifer show was structured so that registered heifers were shown by breed and commercial heifers were divided into classes by weight. The market beef show included both a market heifer and prospect steer show.“The Georgia Junior Beef Futurity basically kicks off the beef cattle show year,” said Heather Shultz, 4-H livestock specialist for University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. “This long-standing, traditional event looked a little different this year, but we are so thankful for the opportunity to offer this show for Georgia 4-H and Georgia FFA members.” During the competition, youth were judged on their ability to effectively showcase their animal given the animal’s breed, age and weight. Winners were awarded ribbons, special awards and premiums for their accomplishments during the show. In addition to those awards, 12th grade participants had the opportunity to compete for scholarships to assist in furthering their education upon graduation.Showmanship champions are:12th grade showmanship — Madyson McDaniel, Jackson FFA11th grade showmanship — Savannah Page, Jackson FFA10th grade showmanship — Maddie Dean, Crisp County 4-H9th grade showmanship — Trey Chafin, Hart Middle FFA8th grade showmanship — Maelee Dean, Crisp County 4-H7th grade showmanship — Cason Gentry, Mossy Creek FFA6th grade showmanship — Clay Lawrence, Jackson Trail FFA5th grade showmanship — Madison McDonald, Houston County 4-H4th grade showmanship — Iverson Powell, Colquitt County 4-HMarket beef champions are:Overall champion market animal — Bella Chandler, East Jackson FFAReserve champion market animal — Luke Mobley, Colquitt FFAThird high overall market animal — Luke Lynn, Winder Barrow FFAFourth high overall market animal — Peyton Gwines, Worth FFAFifth high overall market animal — Logan Bennett, Colquitt FFABreeding heifer champions are:Overall champion heifer — Madyson McDaniel, Jackson FFAReserve champion heifer — Savannah Page, Jackson FFAThird high overall heifer — Trace Lamberth, Mitchell County 4-HFourth high overall heifer — John Haven Stalvey, Berrien FFAFifth high overall heifer — Trace Lamberth, Mitchell County 4-HThis livestock showcase event allows youth to develop individual self-motivation, self-esteem and responsibility by raising, caring for and showcasing beef cattle. Further, youth were able to exercise their knowledge of best agricultural practices. While developing these individual skills, youth were also able to cultivate a knowledge and respect for agriculture and its importance in their local community and state.Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships and community awareness. As the largest youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches more than 242,000 people annually through the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices and 4-H facilities. For more information, visit georgia4h.org or contact your local Extension office by visiting extension.uga.edu/county-offices.
With just a few months left until the end of the year, it’s time to squeeze in some last-minute retirement savings, revisit financial goals from the beginning of the year and update your insurance accounts, among other tasks. U.S. News reached out to financial planners about the action steps you should take now to make sure your money is in tiptop shape for the new year. Here are their suggestions:1. Squeeze in more retirement savings. When it comes to maxing out your 401(k), you still have time to increase your savings rate into your employer-sponsored retirement accounts before the end of the year. For 2015, those under age 50 can contribute up to the maximum of $18,000, which is an increase of $500 over last year. For those age 50 and over, the maximum is an additional $6,000. Mary Beth Storjohann, certified financial planner in the San Diego area and founder of Workable Wealth, recommends checking your account to see how close you are to the maximum and to increase contributions accordingly. Another option, she says, is to contribute to a Roth IRA, which has a maximum of $5,500 for the year (and an extra $1,000 for those age 50 and over). “If you can’t do the maximum, work to put as much as you can away,” she says.2. Don’t forget to check your accounts. Daniel Wrenne, a certified financial planner and founder of Wrenne Financial Planning in Lexington, Kentucky, says people often forget to check in on their retirement accounts, which are often housed in separate financial institutions than checking and savings accounts used for daily expenses. He points out that you might even need to pull out a calculator to make sure you’re hitting your maximum contribution limits. “You’d think there’d be a box to check that says, ‘Max it out,’ but it requires a little bit of planning,” he says. Another risk is maxing out too early in the year, which in some cases can mean earning less of your company’s matching plan. He recommends a slow and steady approach, contributing the same percentage from each paycheck throughout the year. continue reading » 41SHARESShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr
Pat Jury, CUNA Board chairman and Iowa Credit Union League president/CEO, recently shared insights on the credit union movement, advocacy, and leadership with Credit Union Magazine.CU Mag: How big of an asset is your relationship with CUNA president/CEO Jim Nussle as you work to advance the CU movement?Jury: I met Jim Nussle in the mid-1980s when he was running for Congress, and over the past 30 years we’ve had many opportunities to work together.The relationship has benefited by our knowing one another and, probably more so, by our shared life experiences. We share the same home state, we’re the same age, and we both attended Drake University.We come from a culture that values hard work, honesty, and transparency. continue reading » 15SHARESShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr
The evolution of the workforce and society over the next decade provides a “vein of optimism” for credit unions, says Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer, citing his organization’s findings.As government and businesses increasingly struggle to meet the financial needs of consumers—including many who will be swept into the “gig economy” by technological advances and automation—the need for self-help solutions will grow. The cooperative finance model is well-suited to serving that audience.“There will be a great need for creative financial services solutions to meet that dynamic of what’s going to transpire in the employment pool,” Meyer says. continue reading » 13SHARESShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr
Despite the cut-off gas supply, state-owned gas company PGN said the 5,800 households “have not been affected yet” as the company had mobilized its compressed natural gas (CNG) reserves from neighboring East Java to power homes in the meantime.PGN said it channeled gas from the Gundih plant to 4,000 homes in Blora and 1,800 homes in Semarang, Central Java. Each customer in the former category consumed, on average, 1,300 cubic meters of gas per day, while those in the latter category used an average of 300 cu m daily. The gas is mostly used for cooking.“Stoves are still on as there is still piped gas supply,” said PGN corporate secretary Rachmat Hutama on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Tambak Lorok power plant’s operator, state-owned electricity company PLN, said the region’s electricity supply was “very safe” because regional peak electricity consumption had fallen 11.2 percent over the past two weeks due to COVID-19 restrictions.“So even if Tambak Lorok is non-operational, the system is safe because our supplies are very safe,” said PLN Java, Madura and Bali business director Haryanto.The electricity company also has a CNG reserve supply on standby that “will only be used, if needed, until Pertamina’s supply returns,” he added.The Tambak Lorok plant has a power production capacity of 450MW from two blocks that can collectively consume up to 50 billion British thermal unit (BBtu) of gas per day. The third block, slated to begin operations in April, will have a capacity of 780MW and consume 90 BBtu of gas each day. Topics : The shutdown of the Gundih facility, which produces 50 million metric standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd), has cut the gas supply to 5,800 homes within the region and to the 450 megawatt (MW) Tambak Lorok combined-cycle power plant (PLTGU).The gas well was shut down on April 9 shortly after the thermal oxidizer burst into a column of fire at around 9:30 a.m. that day. Pertamina EP, a subsidiary of state-owned energy company Pertamina, extinguished the fire by 10:45 a.m. with no reported casualties.Pertamina EP’s general manager for the facility, Agus Amperianto, said on April 10 that the Central Java Police had already investigated the incident but SKK Migas and the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry would conduct a more technical investigation into how the fire started.“Once the official investigation results from the Energy Ministry and SKK Migas are out, we will inform stakeholders,” he said. The Gundih gas processing facility in Blora, Central Java is expected to resume operations by Sunday after being shut down last week following a fire cut gas supplies to thousands of homes and a power plant in the province.The Upstream Oil and Gas Special Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) dispatched on Tuesday a team to investigate the cause of the fire. At the same time, the plant’s operator, oil and gas producer Pertamina EP, is working to repair the facility’s burned thermal oxidizer that functions as a gas emissions reduction device.“Hopefully, we can resume normal operations by this week,” said SKK Migas regional head Nur Wahidi in a statement on April 14, “A recovery would allow us to restore the fulfillment of energy needs.”


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At our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, we very much celebrate the artisans, craftspeople, and passionate business-owners of the world. So of course we love more than anything when those traits intersect with technology, and we can showcase them here. One great new find that fits the bill: a gorgeous online film series about all things handmade.
Aptly named Made by Hand, this beautifully produced, brand new series of very short films features the folks behind items made locally and sustainably in Brooklyn. (Well, at least it’s local to me. Me living in Brooklyn and all.) Right now it has a lad bent to it; think handmade knives, shaving soaps, or gin from the Breuckelen Distilling Co, which happens to be New York’s first distiller since prohibition. But the series seems to be expanding, based on a recent tweet about an upcoming episode about Tattly temporary tattoos.
In fact, if you have a great product with a compelling story, you can contact the creators. It’s not a bad idea. Especially considering there’s a Made by Hand shoppe just for those who fall in love with the items after seeing the film. Keep it bookmarked for holidays or Father’s Day.
I can personally vouch for the gin, since the sigOth fell in love with the packaging and brought a bottle home weeks ago. Even before we knew about the film. Eh, even parents are on trend once in a while. –Liz
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The narrowest part of Tavira Island is just 250 meters (820ft) wide, and while it’s no longer a secret, it remains one of the quietest stretches on the island. It’s located between the more popular beaches of Ilha de Tavira and Barril, and hasn’t yet been discovered by tourists. It’s mostly visited by locals and those who find it by chance on a walk from the beaches to the east and west.
It has a bar for drinks and light meals, and that’s where you can rent equipment for water sports (surfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, sailing, and canoeing). In the summer, the sea tends to be fairly calm, so there might not be major waves for surfing. There’s lifeguard supervision in the bathing season, as well as parasols and loungers for rent.
Like on the rest of the island, here the sand is white and soft, and very clean. You’ll see a Blue Flag indicating the high environmental and quality standards of the beach. A boardwalk protects the dunes, where sea daffodils and other Mediterranean plants grow.
Some locals call it “Santa Luzia Beach” because the fishing village of Santa Luzia is where you can catch a boat to it (see transportation information below). Before or after the beach, you might want to check out the restaurants with outdoor seating on the Santa Luzia waterfront. The village is known as the “octopus capital” and for its tuna dishes.
Beach for: Families, Couples, Water Sports
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Boats to Praia da Terra Estreita depart every 15 or 30 minutes (depending on the month) from the pier on Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco in Santa Luzia, a village just outside Tavira. They’re in service from June to October and take about 10 minutes to reach the island. Once you arrive, follow the boardwalk to the beach. Santa Luzia is a 5-minute drive from the center of Tavira, but you can also take Vamus bus 105, which takes 10 minutes. However, there are less than a dozen departures per day, and only on weekdays. Alternatively, take a taxi or Uber, which should cost around 5 euros. If you’re driving, you’ll find parking along the waterfront. Another way to reach this beach is walking west (to the right, when facing the ocean) from the Ilha de Tavira Beach, for about 30 minutes. You can also walk from Praia do Barril, the beach to the west, by walking to the left (when facing the ocean) for 25 minutes.
Beaches by Praia da Terra Estreita
As indicated above, the beaches of Ilha de Tavira and Barril are within reasonable walking distance of Terra Estreita. If you really enjoy walks by the sea, continue to the right all the way to the western end of the island for the mostly-deserted Homem Nu, an official nude beach.
To locate these beaches, see the Tavira beaches map.
Hotels by Praia da Terra Estreita
Vila Gale Albacora
If you want to spend a day at Praia da Terra Estreita, this is the hotel with the best access, as it has its own pier with boats to Tavira Island. When you arrive, go for a long walk by the sea (for about 30 minutes) until you reach this beach. The hotel stands right by the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and was once part of a fishing community. The former school is now a kids’ club and the local bakery has become a small museum showing what life in the community was like. The rooms are contemporary and some offer a view of the park’s lagoons. There’s an indoor and an outdoor pool, a spa, and a restaurant of Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Lenovo recently deployed the Intel fixes and wrote in its bog that the configuration of the system firmware device (SPI flash) could allow an attacker to block BIOS/UEFI updates, or to selectively erase or corrupt portions of the firmware.
Most of the time you would get a visible malfunction, but the bug "could in rare circumstances result in arbitrary code execution".
Intel deployed fixes for this vulnerability (CVE-2017-5703) on April 3. The chipset maker says the following CPU series utilize unsafe opcodes that allow local attackers to take advantage of this security bug:
8th generation Intel Core Processors
7th generation Intel Core Processors
6th generation Intel Core Processors
5th generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Pentium and Celeron Processor N3520, N2920, and N28XX
Intel Atom Processor x7-Z8XXX, x5-8XXX Processor Family
Intel Pentium Processor J3710 and N37XX
Intel Celeron Processor J3XXX
Intel Atom x5-E8000 Processor
Intel Pentium Processor J4205 and N4200
Intel Celeron Processor J3455, J3355, N3350, and N3450
Intel Atom Processor x7-E39XX Processor
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v4 Family
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v3 Family
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v2 Family
Intel Xeon Phi Processor x200
Intel Xeon Processor D Family
Intel Atom Processor C Series
The bug has received a severity score of 7.9 out of 10 on the CVSSv3 scale. Intel said it discovered the bug all by itself and it didn't need any hackers to point out the error of its ways. That might explain why it was kept secret for so long..
The problem is root-caused, and the mitigation is known and available, the company said in a security advisory. "To Intel’s knowledge, the bug has not been seen externally. Intel has released updates that PC and motherboard vendors are expected to deploy as firmware patches or BIOS/UEFI updates."


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(born May 21, 1844, Laval, Fr.died Sept. 2, 1910, Paris) French painter. After service in the army, he began working as a toll collector (not as a douanier, or customs officer, the epithet his friends later used) but found time to paint and draw. Completely self-taught, he exhibited some early paintings, including Carnival Evening, at the Salon des Indépendants in 1886. Like his later works, it is typical of naive art: everything is drawn literally, the clouds look solid, and the costumes receive more attention than the figures themselves. It nonetheless achieves a striking mood and mystery. In 1893 he retired to devote himself to painting, and in 1894 his War won him his first recognition by the avant-garde. His best-known works are richly coloured images of lush jungles, wild beasts, and exotic figures. He exhibited The Hungry Lion with the Fauves in 1905. He died a pauper; only after his death was his greatness recognized.
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Integrating the analysis of the cistrome of a transcription factor by ChIP-Seq with the study of its transcriptional output by microarray or RNA-Seq analysis is a powerful approach to elucidate the genomic functions of a transcription factor. Recently, we employed this approach to determine the mechanism of action by which the nuclear receptor PPARγ elicits its antitumorigenic effects in lung cancer cells upon activation by TZDs (1). Here we describe in detail the design, contents and quality controls for the gene expression and cistrome analyses associated with our study published in Cell Metabolism in 2014.
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We lastly examine how migrant wives and domestic workers contest the boundary of citizenship as they claim their full personhood against divergent modes of management over their rights, our bodies, and mobility. We conclude by stating concrete areas the place the 2 sets of literature can enrich one another for future analysis on gender, labor, and migration. Purposes of this study were to explore the experiences of Filipinas residing as foreign wives in Korea and to formulate a substantive concept that explains the essential social strategy of adjusting to life as a overseas wife in Korea. A content material analysis was undertaken to consider the depiction of sexual behaviors in a random pattern of movies from the “Asian Women” category of content material on Xvideos.
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Various socio-cultural elements which seem to contribute to the increased rate of Japanese men intermarrying non-Japanese women are mentioned. They embody the excessive socio-financial standing of Japan, propinquity, and cultural elements. Some problems with information are mentioned, and implications and suggestions for future research are additionally included.
A 1911 Wahpeton Times article tells of a New York girl for whom, upon arrival in Buford, North Dakota, “the spell was instantly damaged” when she noticed the face of her meant. During the peak years of overland migration, lots of of hundreds of white women traveled west, however the majority were already married, and it was thought that “appropriate” single women didn’t go west alone.
The primary goal of this text is to broaden the discussion on international marriage by taking a look at couples in which the male partner is coming from a creating country. I will do this by taking a look at Sub-Saharan African spouses of Japanese women in Japan. This article examines trends in intercultural marriage in current Japan primarily based on knowledge obtained from Japanese government and different sources. The study reveals that more Japanese men have been intermarrying non-Japanese than have Japanese women since 1975. Koreans, Chinese, and Americans are three teams of non-Japanese who have been persistently intermarrying Japanese men and women within the largest numbers.
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This chapter units out the rationale for the edited collection in the context of overly generalized, sensational accounts dominating present literature on understanding the demographic sex ratio imbalance in China and India. Such accounts typically are based on macro-degree projections which don’t adequately replicate individuals’s lived realities. Combining perspectives from numerous disciplines, the chapter units out a framework inside which to know the methods in which the phenomena of scarce women and surplus men unfold and can be understood. These are evident in women’s bargaining place in negotiating marriage. Whether daughter deficit will increase violence in opposition to women or enhances their worth is determined by its interplay with growth processes, gender inequality, and successful challenges to conventional gender norms.
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This article offers an integrative evaluate of the literature on women’s migration for domestic work and cross-border marriages in East and Southeast Asia. By bringing these two our bodies of literature into dialogue, we illuminate the interconnected processes that form two key forms of women’s migration which are embedded in the reproduction of women’s domesticity.

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Mary Turgeon has been appointed as chairwoman of Sweetser’s Board of Directors and John Beliveau vice-chairman. Turgeon is an architect and principal with Gawron Turgeon Architects in Scarborough and Beliveau is an investment portfolio manager with H.M. Payson in Portland.
Russell Quaglia has joined the Baxter Academies of Maine Board of Directors. Quaglia’s foundation, the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations, is headquarted in Portland, next to the University of Southern Maine. Baxter Academies of Maine is a nonprofit educational foundation proposing to open the Baxter Academy for Technology & Science in Portland next fall. Quaglia has been working extensively in England for the past year and has opened two Aspirations Academies.
The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance recently appointed new members to its board of trustees, including: Linda Aldrich, Katie Bouton, and Gibson Fay-LeBlanc. Aldrich, of Portland, is now serving on the board’s executive committee as secretary. She is a poet and teaches at the York County Community College. Bouton, of West Bath, is the president and founder of Koya Leadership Partners, a national search firm that focuses on the nonprofit sector. Fay-LeBlanc, of Portland, is a poet and former executive director of The Telling Room.
The Chaplaincy Institute of Maine recently awarded the Planetary Chaplain Award to Wabanaki leader Denise Altvater. Altvater has created a web of connection and communication, which she views as essential to improving Wabanaki conditions. Under her 19 years of leadership, the American Friends Service Committee Wabanaki Program has grown to become a vital hub of activity for the rights of all indigenous people.
Pat Palmer, the former chairman of the Casco Bay YMCA and now corporate board secretary of the YMCA of Southern Maine, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Cyrus Hagge Building Strong Communities Award.
The Maine Grocers Association announced its annual awards at the Maine Food Means Business 2012 Summit recently held at the Samoset Resort. Kim Murphy of the Trenton Marketplace IGA is the 2012 Maine Grocers Association Grocer of the Year. Michaud Distributors is the 2012 Vendor of the Year and Josh Davis and Bruno Tropeano of The Gelato Fiasco were named the 2012 Producer of the Year.
The Maine Public Health Association recently named Hugh H. Tilson, Sagadahoc County Health Officer, the recipient of the President’s Award. Tilson has served 15 years each in government, academia, and the multinational pharmaceutical industry.
Bath Savings Institution recently honored employees for exceptional service and commitment to customer relationships at its annual employee recognition night. Three employees were honored with Exceptional Service Awards: Casey Bedard of online services earned the Internal Customer Service Award for supporting co-workers. Mary Frank of the Freeport branch won the Tellers Exceptional Service Award for providing front line service to the bank’s customers. Amanda Coffin of the Falmouth branch won the Exceptional Customer Service Representative for excelling as a new account staff member.
Three Portland businesses were recently recognized by the Portland Development Corporation at its annual awards ceremony for their role in expanding the city’s economic vitality. The award recipients are credited with making significant contributions to Portland’s economic growth as well as increasing the city’s reputation as a hub for cutting edge music, innovative technology and great food. Receiving the 2012 Economic Development Achievement Award is The State Theatre, one of Portland’s great historic theatres and top music venues. In the last two years, the Theatre has come back stronger than ever and is having a huge impact on the city’s music scene. Receiving the 2012 Business of the Year Award, EnviroLogix has built on its strong scientific foundation to become an industry leader in the development and manufacture of immunoassay test kits for every link in the worldwide food production chain, from seed to plant to grain handling and processing. EnviroLogix has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portland, and employs more than 100 people. Maine’s ability to build its reputation as an ideal location for the bioscience industry is thanks in part to the success of EnviroLogix and its commitment to Portland. The 2012 Small Business of the Year, Rosemont Market and Bakery first opened its doors in 2005 on Brighton Avenue. Since then, owners John Naylor and Scott Anderson have expanded into three more retail locations, two in Portland (at 88 Congress St., and 5 Commercial St., as well as 580 Brighton Ave.) and one in Yarmouth. The business focuses on purveying the best in produce, dairy, meats, fish, baked goods, prepared foods, wine and beer. Rosemont has established a vast network of local growers, farmers and producers to supply its shops. While the business started small, it now employs more than 50 people in Portland, and offers the quintessential local grocery store experience to three Portland neighborhoods.
The Best Lawyers in America recently selected Patrick C. Coughlan, of Conflict Solutions, for inclusion in its 2013 edition. Coughlan has been recognized for the eighth year in a row and was selected for his work in the practice areas of mediation and arbitration.
Ecomaine has been awarded certification from the Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series 18001 at all three of its facilities: single sort recycling, waste-to-energy, and ashfill/landfill. To retain the international certification, the facilities must continuously pass rigorous inspections every six months. Ecomaine, located in Portland, is a nonprofit waste management business owned and operated by 21 Maine municipalities; it serves 25 additional municipalities by contract and, in total, serves 25 percent of the state’s population.
The National Park Service has announced that the Teens To Trails organization was selected to receive assistance from the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program to develop their innovative College Outdoor Mentors initiative. Teens To Trails is one of only nine projects accepted in Maine this fiscal year. Teens To Trails has been promoting high school outing club programs since 2006 to ensure that outdoor experiences are available to all Maine teens. With this NPS assistance, the organization is pursuing a new initiative to provide inspirational college-aged mentors for younger students, pairing college campuses with their local high school outing clubs.
Winxnet, provider of professional IT services, was recently ranked 11th on the Best Places to Work in Maine list. The IT solutions provider shares the distinction with 31 companies in the small to medium company category of businesses with 15 to 249 employees. The awards program was established in 2006, and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management, Maine State Council and Best Companies Group.
Steven Chicoine of Keller Williams Realty in Portland was named to the “30 Under 30” Class of 2012 by the editors of REALTOR Magazine. Each year, the magazine recognizes 30 young practitioners who are making a mark in the real estate industry through success in real estate sales, business management, leadership, or community service.
The Maine Appalachian Trail Club recently announced receiving a $10,000 grant from L.L. Bean, carrying on a three-decade-long tradition. The grant supports MATC’s Caretaker and Ridgerunner Education Program at Horns Pond in the Bigelow Mountains, Piazza Rock near the Saddleback Mountain Range, and Gulf Hagas in Central Maine. Working with approximately 8,000 hikers recreating on the Appalachian Trail, MATC caretakers and ridge runners teach Leave-No-Trace ethics and provide a daily presence on trail lands to protect alpine plants, water quality and wildlife habitat, and deter vandalism.
Androscoggin Bank has awarded four grants as a part of the Bank’s MainStreet Foundation grant program. The grants awarded total $16,000 and benefit youth in Maine. MainStreet Foundation grants are provided for local organizations that support the projects, programs and initiatives that foster the development of and support the welfare of young people. Grants are typically announced four times a year. So far this year, $38,000 has been awarded. Grants were awarded to the Auburn School Department and Franklin Alternative School, the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA, Kids First Center and hear Me now.
Kathy Duca, manager of the Cape Elizabeth Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office recently presented Florence House with a donation check. All of the Cape Elizabeth agents participate in the CBRB Cares program. It is the mission of Coldwell Banker Cares to provide help and assistance for those in need, with a focus on providing shelter, particularly to children and families.
Lucas Tree Experts, a Maine-based company, mobilized more than 450 tree workers to assist 10 utility companies in restoring power lost to residents and businesses as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Crews operated in Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York and have been mobilized as far away as South Carolina.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine recently announced hiring Perri Powell to serve as an AmeriCorps volunteer for the next year. Powell will work in several schools in Cumberland County, serving English language learners through mentoring, school skills support and community engagement. Powell was hired in partnership with the Multilingual Leadership Corps, a program of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. Funding is provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service through the Maine Commission for Community Service. Powell joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff in August. She is a graduate of Eastern Washington University, where she majored in social work. Previously, she worked as a case manager with homeless women, a therapeutic foster parent through Lutheran Community Services, an AmeriCorps/Vista Leader, and as an after-school program director, all in Washington state.
At CBRE|The Boulos Company, the following individuals have been promoted to partner in the brokerage and property management divisions: Amy Booth, Paul Ureneck, Rick Donald, Kim Farrar, Jennifer McGowan, Christopher Paszyc, Joseph Porta, and Jessica Estes.
The Maine Real Estate Network in Falmouth recently hired sales agents Stephen Lawrence and Sara Trafton and broker, Benita Anderson.
Mercy Hospital has announced that Seth D. Blank, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Greater Portland, now leads its new thoracic-only focused surgical specialty practice. Blank will be joined by Joseph Schrader, to address the continuum of in-patient and out-patient care associated with thoracic surgery.
Baker Newman Noyes, an accounting and consulting firm, recently announced that the firm’s co-founder, Ellie Baker, was elected managing principal. She is a certified public accountant, and serves in leadership roles for a number of community organizations, including Maine Public Broadcasting Network, the University of Maine Board of Trustees, the Portland Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees, and the UMaine School of Law Foundation, among others.
Martin’s Point Health Care recently hired William “Ross” Wadland as the newest addition to the internal medicine team at the Portland Health Care Center. Wadland has a specialty in geriatric medicine. He has performed various patient services, including a combination of primary care, skilled rehabilitation, inpatient medicine, medical education, and hospice care at various locations including Maine Medical Center, MMC Geriatric Center, Piper Shores, Seaside, Bay Square and Falmouth House at Oceanview. Board certified in hospice and palliative medicine, Wadland has been a staff physician at Hospice of Southern Maine’s Gosnell House since its opening.
The DaVinci Experience Art Gallery in Falmouth recently hired Ellen Sherwood, of Portland, as an assistant to the director. Sherwood received her undergraduate degree in 2010 from the University of Maine at Orono, attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in 2011 where she studied documentary photography, and is currently obtaining a master’s degree at the University of Southern Maine.
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The Creative Child and Adult Arts Program, owned by Kristine
Biegel, has recently moved its studios to 152 U.S. Route 1, Suite 15 in Scarborough. Biegel has worked with artists and businesses for more than 10 years offering a wide variety of programs for artists of all ages and abilities.
Rebecca Blaesing launched a new graphic design and proofreading business in Cumberland Center. Rebecca Blaesing Design, Branding & Proofreading specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses and organizations develop or refresh their branding materials. Previously, Blaesing worked as a designer for Hannaford’s marketing department, and also as a design consultant for Delhaize America.
The Purple Orchid, Event Planning recently opened in Mid-Coast. The company focuses on weddings, social, corporate and nonprofit event planning throughout Maine. Kristina Slocum, owner and operator, has been in the hospitality and planning business for 15 years. Previously, she worked at the Washington, D.C., Hyatt Hotels as a catering manager and spent the last year as the sales manager for the Portland Regency Hotel and Spa. Additionally, she spent several years with the Maine-based nonprofit Pine Tree Society as the marketing and event planning associate. There she helped the society achieve fundraising and event planning goals.
Brenda Davis, left, presents a contribution on behalf of the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger to Sybil Riemensnider of the South Portland Food Pantry. Davis’s visit was part of a tour of 10 Cumberland County communities where a food pantry in each community received a contribution. Davis, one of the state’s leading end hunger advocates, walked throughout the state during November to raise awareness about the issue of hunger. Her footsteps were part of the Maine Credit Unions’ Ending Hunger Walking Tour.


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This is the second blog in a two-part series about GardenAfrica, a UK-based non-profit organization that helps families and communities in Southern Africa establish organic gardens to improve livelihoods and nutrition. To read the first post, see: Cultivating Health, Community and Solidarity.
In Southern Africa, there’s a stigma associated with HIV. Many people hide the disease from their friends and family and feel isolated from their communities. And, in addition to an array of health problems that go along with HIV, such as thrush and other chronic infections, many people with HIV in Southern Africa are not getting enough to eat.
“Often the connection between healthcare and nutrition is not made,” says GardenAfrica co-founder and Programmes Director, George McAllister. GardenAfrica is a UK-based non-profit organization working in southern Africa that helps families and communities establish organic gardens in small private plots, schools, hospitals and other public areas. “But you can’t get better if you aren’t getting enough to eat and the right vitamins and nutrients.”
In 2006, GardenAfrica partnered with South African HIV Society (SAHIV), an organization that provides treatment, education, and support for people living with HIV, to create a training garden at the largest hospitals in South Africa, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The garden, the two organizations hoped, would provide a source of inspiration for the hundreds of patients that passed through the hospital gates every day to take back to their homes, improving the health of their families and their communities.
“Hospitals,” says McAllister, “lend themselves to strong garden projects. They have high walls and guards to protect the plants, and hundreds of people are coming and going every day. It’s also a unique opportunity to help people learn the connection between what they eat and their own health.”
Working with SAHIV staff, GardenAfrica selected patients from seven different clinics to participate in trainings and to help maintain the one hectare training garden. “We selected people from clinics and then we developed gardening groups around each clinic. Each gardening group then selected two members to attend the regular trainings,” explained McAllister. The training participants were then responsible for taking the weekly lessons back to their clinics to share newly learned information about permaculture, irrigation and water conservation, and indigenous crops with the rest of the group.
The patients participating in the project take home the tomatoes, spinach, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, fruits, and herbs they are able to cultivate and harvest, and, in exchange, pass along their new skills to the daily stream of patients coming to the hospital for treatment. They also provide starter packets full of seeds and gardening instructions.
And while McAlister emphasizes that improved nutrition is critical for improving health only in addition to standard medical treatment, she also says that many useful remedies can be found in the garden. “One man was growing beautiful produce but still he was getting thinner and thinner,” says McAlister. “It turned out he had oral thrush.” Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth that sometimes occurs in patients with HIV, causing the development of sores that are painful and making it difficult to eat. “We were able to introduce him to a type of plant that helped combat his symptoms and eventually they subsided, allowing him to eat again,” says McAllister.
Many of the clinics have feeding programs, daily meals for patients and anyone in need. GardenAfrica project participants used the meals as an opportunity to give cooking demonstrations and introduce locally produced and prepared food. “These cooking lessons create a more positive feeding process,” says McAllister. “This way people living positively with HIV can pass that long to other people and create a sense of community to combat the sense of isolation that many struggling with HIV feel.”
To read more about how improved nutrition can improve health and livelihoods, see: Cultivating Health, Community and Solidarity, Cultivating an Interest in Agriculture and Wildlife Conservation, Malawi’s Real Miracle, Emphasizing Malawi’s Indigenous Vegetables as Crops, Finding ‘Abundance’ in What is Local, Honoring the Farmers that Nourish their Communities and the Planet, and Investing in Projects that Protect Both Agriculture and Wildlife.

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Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years.
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare -- in this lush epic set in the 1870s, which finds Algren learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them.
With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married -- and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle -- prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party.
Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.
Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired -- and paid handsomely -- by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security.
Four boyhood pals perform a heroic act and are changed by the powers they gain in return. Years later, on a hunting trip in the Maine woods, they're overtaken by a vicious blizzard that harbors an ominous presence.

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Iceland - September 2021
Just two years after our first time visiting this beautiful country, we find ourselves back for another adventure. In a world healing form COVID-19, Iceland is one of the few countries which has opened its boarders to tourism.
Prior to travel we underwent a PCR COVID-19 test and you will require proof of vaccination.
Once entering Iceland, again you have to show proof of vaccination and negative PCR results at a
Over the past year, Heerali and I became good friends with a west coast travel couple, Ryan and Katy (@smilkos.lens). Our friendship was limited to video chats every few weeks. But we all agreed we wanted to meet in person. It was a bold and risky venture but we decided to book a 10 day trip to Iceland for our first meet-up!
We wasted no time to start our adventures! Landing in Iceland, we got our bags and our car rental. A few hours later, our friends Ryan and Katy (@smilkos.lens) arrived and we were off to start our unforgettable trip! Our first stop was Fagradalsfjall, a volcano which started erupting after lying dormant for +800 years! Located only 20 miles from the airport, it was the perfect way to re-introduce ourselves to Iceland.
GPS to Geldingadalur Volcano Lot A (63.86664636508253, -22.31619780363449)
An exhilarating albeit exhausting, in addition to the jet-lag, 6-mile round trip hike to the cauldron view point. From the top you can note gorgeous yet heart-thumping red glow emitting from the volcano. The heat, smoke and smell all adding to the majesty of earth’s greatest forces.
We sat and watched for hours. Although we could have stayed longer, it was time to move on to the next adventure. Next stop, Snaefellsnes Peninsula. We had a 3 and a half hour drive to our AirB&B in a small fishing town called Olafsvik.
After settling in and dinner we called it a night to get ahead of the jet lag and excitement. This was only our first day back in Iceland!
Alarm clock goes off at 5am and we are off for our first full day in Iceland. Along the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, we had 3 stops planned. First stop. Kirkjufell Mountain.
Unfortunately, the weather was not favorable here so we moved on to our next stop.
Búðakirkja, a beautiful black church perched on the Icelandic cliffsides.
Lastly, the Natural Stone Bridge known as Midgja. Located near the Arnastapi Port. Follow the path, looking for sign pointing to Midgja. This natural arch is not easy to spot as it is “sunken” at ground level.
After a few great photo opportunities, we headed to our next destination. The northern Icelandic town of Akureyri. A 5 hour scenic drive from the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. We made plenty of stops along the way.
One of the places we stopped was to see an amazing rock formation at Hvítserkur. To us it resembled a rhino, but local lore states it was a troll that was turned to rock.
Akureyri is a quaint fishing town of north Iceland. Larger than expected, known as the “Capital of North Iceland” and is the 2nd largest city in Iceland.
We had an early morning start. Plan was to see two waterfalls close to Akureyri, first Godafoss followed by Aldeyjarfoss.
Godafoss, which means “Waterfall of the Gods” is a 30 minute drive out from Akureyri. Easy access from the main road. A large parking lot and a short walk gets you to the viewpoint. Overall, worth a short stop and visit as it is on our way but not recommend to go out of your way to see.
Aldeyjarfoss, on the other hand, absolutely worth the journey! The drive is rough and slow but the journey rewards you with a beautiful basalt waterfall! You will need a capable 4x4. We stayed as long as we could, caught the sunrise and enjoyed the beautiful view.
Absolutely recommend having Aldeyjarfoss on your itinerary if you are visiting northern Iceland and staying in the town of Akureyri. Godafoss is worth seeing and stopping by only because it is on the way to Aldeyjarfoss.
We made our way back to Akureyri to check out of our AirBnB. Grabbed breakfast and coffee at a cozy local cafe. Enjoyed walking the town-square and shops and soon headed out for our next journey. Looking back we wished we stayed in Akureyri for at least 2 days. It is a nice area to explore and we had more time to enjoy it.
Next up, a three and a half hour drive to the one of the most northern points in Iceland. Hraunhafnartangi Lighthouse is northern most lighthouse in Iceland and located 800 meters south of the Arctic Circle!
From there, we visited the town of Raufarhofn, to visit to currently “under construction” Arctic Henge. The Arctic Henge is designed to be a large sundial and steeped in nordic lore and astrology. Currently under construction as of 2021 but once completed, it will capture light and cast shadows into the dial.
We stayed as long as we could but had to move on to our stay in an Eastern Iceland town Egilsstaðir.
In Egilsstaðir, we stayed at a beautiful black mountain cabin which was perfect for what was in-store for us the nights ahead!
Because we reached so late the night before, we ended up sleeping in to catch up on some much needed rest. After a lazy morning, we ventured out a a cute little town called Seyðisfjörður. Nestled between towering mountains and at the end of a bay. Here, we visited the iconic church with the rainbow road leading up to it.
We spent time exploring the town and head back to Egilsstaðir for dinner. On the way, we stopped by a waterfall right off the side of the road. Known as Gufufoss. Initially we did not expect much from this waterfall but to our suprised, capture some amazing moments here!
After, we made our way into town, had a lovely dinner at a local pizzeria and made our way back to our cabin.
That night we were in for a spectacular visual surprise! From our cabin, we could start to see light hues of green in the night sky, and within the next hour...
Next morning, we were off to one of the newer sights in Iceland, Stuðlagil Canyon. A tower basalt canyon with a ranging river running through it. GPS coordinates take you to the west side of the canyon where an overlook is built for the tour buses that come by. To get a better view and be able to hike within the canyon, the coordinates below will take you to a east canyon parking lot.
GPS to East Canyon Parking Lot (65.175792, -15.269532)
From here a 3km hike gets you to the basalt canyon.
After the canyon our plan was to visit Hengifoss, famous for the red striated rocks. Unfortunately, the weather took a turn for the worse. The hike to the fall is 5km round trip. We waited about half an hour but the rain continued to fall. Because we had a long drive to our next hotel, we sadly moved on from this waterfall without visiting it.
Our next visit was in Skaftafell which is five hour drive from Egilsstaðir.
After so many exciting days, we decided to sleep in and actually have a proper breakfast at the hotel. We stated a late today which unfortunately worked against us this time. We back tracked to a few sites we passed while driving the day before.
First was a two hour drive back towards Höfn to see the Vestrahorn Mountain at Stokksness headlands. By the time we reached, the sun was high into the sky, washing out the dramatic landscape. We captured what we could but overall were not happy with the results. Only a photographer would complain that the sky is too clear and the sun is too bright and its a perfectly sunny day in Iceland!
We also visited to local viking town which is nestled between the reflection pool and the mountain. This viking town was build as a filming set for a movie/tv show but unfortunately never underwent filming due to financial issues.
The Vestrahorn Mountain is a bucket-list shot for me as we missed this view the last time we were in Iceland. Last time the weather took a turn for the worst. Rain showers all day and heavy clouds covered the mountain-scape and the view was unobtainable. We planned to return again the next morning early, to catch the sunrise.
On the way back to our hotel, we also stopped by Breiðamerkursandur commonly known as Dimond Beach. The beach is a glacial outwash plain where icebergs from Jökulsárlón Glacier drift away out to sea or end up washed ashore of the black sand.
We spent about 45-minutes here before some thick clouds rolled in, bring in heavy winds and a drastic drop in temperature. We packed up, headed back to the car and back to our hotel.
Today was honestly a beautiful day but the timing for everything we tried was off. We called it an early night to try again tomorrow.
Early start, we were out the door at 4am heading back to Stokksness to catch the sunrise at Vestrahorn Mountain. We made it plenty of time to spare to set up and get the shots we wanted. It was much colder this morning but the view was absolutely worth it!
We captured plenty of great shots and left fulfilled this time around! It did start to rain towards the end but we got what we wanted.
From here we had a three and a half hour drive to the next town, Vík (Vík í Mýrdal). On the way we made a few stops to capture a few more sites. We stopped by Dimond Beach again but the time on the Jökulsárlón Lagoon side to watch the Icebergs drift off to sea.
We made many more stop along the way before we got to Vík.
Because we were reaching town early and we could not check into our hotel before 4pm, we had some time to kill we stopped to check out Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. An easy 4x4 drive to the parking lot and a short walk gets you to an overlook down the dynamic canyon walls.
We finally made it into Vík. Checked into our hotel at Vík Apartments where we would stay for two nights. We rested up got an early dinner. We decided to visit one more location before the we called it a night. Luckily this one was in Vík. A 15 minute drive got us to the basalt column, known as Reynisdrangar Cliffs, on the black beaches of Vík.
After all the traveling and excitement for the day, it was time to call it a night because we had a big morning ahead of us!
Today, we laid eyes on one, if not the most, iconic sites in Iceland. The majestic Skógafoss! An iconic waterfall in the south of Iceland. We left the hotel room at 5am and had a thirty minute drive from downtown Vík. We arrive first thing in the morning and got to enjoy the waterfall all to ourselves!
Although Skógafoss is the primary attraction here, many people miss out on another beautiful waterfall right next to door. Park at Skógar Museum, from here you will see a trail leading out to the fields. You will climb a short ladder over the fence to continue on. It is okay to cross into this private area as long as you respect the land and the animals here.
Follow the trail into the valley and you will have a view of Kvernufoss.
If you continue on the path, you can stand behind the waterfall for a cool perspective down the valley!
On the way back to Vík, we stopped at a coastline lookout point called Dyrhólaey Viewpoint. Here you see the endless coastline with the black sand beach southern Iceland is famous for.
Back at the hotel, we all agreed that a "photographers nap" was just what we needed. We rested midday. Grabbed dinner at a Chinese wok restaurant right across the street and headed out for, yet another hike!
We headed out to the famous Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck on the black sand beaches near Vík.
GPS to the parking lot (63.490874, -19.363840)
Here, you will find the remnants of a 1973 U.S. Navy Douglas DC-3 plane which crash landed on November 21, 1973. There are many theories as to why the plane crashed, most famous is that the pilot ran out of fuel after entering a bad storm.
There is a shuttle which will take you from the parking lot to the plane hike which runs certain hours of the day. You can check the website www.arcanum.is for more information.
We arrive close to sunset, so we had a 4.3 mile (7 km) round trip hike. The walk seems endless and the parking lot starts to fade in the background. As you continue on you will see a glimmering metal fuselage contrast against the black sands.
Our day was done, we headed back to the hotel for the night. It quickly hit us that tomorrow would be our last full day in Iceland.
Our last full day in Iceland, after all the excitement and adventure, we deserved an opportunity to relax, recover and reminisce our time in Iceland. We check out of Vik Apartments and made the journey back to Reykjavik. We had come full circle around the entire island of Iceland!
To celebrate such an amazing trip and new friendship with Ryan and Katy (@smilkos.lens), we headed to the brand new Sky Lagoon spa!
As we made our way into town, we made one more stop along the way to see Seljalandsfoss.
Luckily this is right off of Hwy 1. Park at the parking lot and a short walk gets you there.
There are other waterfall in the area to be explored but we had a date that we did not want to miss! We piled up in the care and finished the drive to Sky Lagoon.
We arrived at 10:30am, our appointment was a 11am. We got the first time slot of the day so that we could enjoy the amenities as long as possible. Also, the afternoon/evening hours get very busy.
At Sky Lagoon you will enjoy a massive man-made lagoon filled with geothermal water with an infinity edge looking over the Kàrsnes Harbour.
At sky lagoon, they provide a "7-step ritual" to maximize your relaxation.
Enter the geothermal lagoon.
Submerge into a glacier pool to shock the senses. YES, it is very cold!
Enter a steam sauna for 5-10 minutes to warm the body back up.
A cool mist shower.
Exfoliate your skin the Sky Lagoon's body scrub.
Enter the steam room with the body scrub still applied.
Wash off and re-enter the geothermal lagoon.
Overall the7-step ritual is a nice experience put a bit pricey for the overall experience, especially because you can undergo the "ritual" only once.
We spent the rest of the evening enjoying the lagoon and reminiscing on the good times and memories we made during the trip. It was hard to say goodbye but it was time to leave. We headed to our hostel for the night as our flight was early next morning.
Bags packed and car loaded we drove to Keflavík Airport. We shared one final meal with Ryan and Katy but with many laughs and memories. One final hug and selfie and we separated ways but leaving Iceland with many new memories and more importantly new lifelong friends!


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ZOMBIEOME DEFENSE GUIDE FLEXIBIND
Empty-eyed, shambling, and hungry for human ankles, the zombie gnome population is on the rise, infesting the backyards of suburbia and attacking innocent lawn ornaments everywhere. While chances of human survival are minimal, readers can arm themselves with The Zombie Gnome Defense Guide to combat their tiny, undead enemies. This guide, compiled from the notes of three zombie gnome experts (among them a Van Helsing-like zombie gnome hunter and a gardening columnist), includes a detailed study of zombie gnome habits, hiding places, and offensive tactics, as well as an intimate history of the zombie gnome rise and eventual war with humanity. Offering strategies for defense against a zombie gnome invasion, the book provides an extensive list of essential weapons and DIY home-fortification tips.
writer: Garrity Shaenon
artist: Garrity Shaenon

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Long-time readers of my blog may remember my adventures with my 2009 27" iMac - adding eSATA, displaying all of Hamlet, and turning it into a monitor. That last bit has become increasingly handy lately, as I've repurposed that now-old iMac as a monitor and server. Here are some tips, tricks, and lessons if you'd like to do the same! Using an iMac As a Monitor I've known … [Read more...] about Repurposing an Older iMac As a Monitor and Server
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This morning, Apple introduced the new iMac, with a build-to-order storage configuration called "Fusion Drive". But what is Fusion Drive? Although it could be an off-the-shelf hybrid drive, I believe it is a software driver in Mac OS X. Update: Apple's Knowledge Base article on Fusion Drive for Mac Mini and iMac essentially confirms my conclusion: Fusion Drive is a function of … [Read more...] about Is Apple’s Fusion Drive a Hybrid HDD or Tiering Software?
It's hard to comprehend how pixels translate into information. Last week, I purchased a 24 megapixel camera and a new “retina display” iPad with “only” a 3.1 megapixel screen. Although app vendors are scrambling to come up with a truly impressive retina display application for the iPad, none really tell the story. I think I've got them all beat... 65 Pages on One Screen In … [Read more...] about 75% of Hamlet on the iPad Retina Screen
Apple is not always quick to support new technologies, but they threw their weight behind 802.11n Wi-Fi as soon as hardware was available. They upgraded their access points, laptop and desktop computers beginning in 2006, though support importable devices lagged. But the capabilities of 802.11n devices varies widely, and today's Apple devices are no exception. 802.11n … [Read more...] about Which Apple Devices Support 802.11n Wi-Fi?
Datacenter servers commonly store data on shared networked storage arrays, but the laptops and desktops used by individuals continue to rely on internal hard disk drives. Enterprise arrays employ a number of performance enhancements, including large RAM caches and fast flash storage, but end users are stuck with single disks. This is changing, however, as users increasingly … [Read more...] about What Is Paired Storage?


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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - A Calcasieu grand jury decides a man arrested and booked for rape should not be indicted.
The grand jury declined to indict 27 year old William Tibbits Jr. He was arrested in connection with the alleged rape and kidnapping of a 19 year old in Vinton in June.
Grand jury proceedings are secret, so we don't know why they decided not to indict.
Vinton authorities told KPLC in June that the incident was reported on June 28.


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Throughout 2015 Google, Retailers and Agencies alike, have invested a lot of time and effort in improving the data points required as part of the Google Shopping Feed Specification. You’ll remember particularly the move to make GTINs a required element of the Feed for a list of Designated Brands within the Fashion vertical; a move that even now still presents a significant challenge for the large majority of UK Fashion Retailers.
Intelligent Reach has been shortlisted for the Network Innovation award at next week’s Performance Marketing Awards. We have been nominated for this award in conjunction with Commission Junction.
In our previous post we compared the relative efficiency of two fundamentally different Google Shopping bid strategies. We looked firstly at a tiered margin structure and how we could potentially upweight bids for higher margin products but actually found, that even by doing so, costs could be inflated by as much as 43% when compared with optimisation at a granular product level.


David Davis: Invisible border 'could be maintained relatively easily'
AN invisible border could be maintained "relatively" easily so long as Britain agrees a zero-tariff trade deal with the European Union, the Brexit secretary has said.
David Davis told House of Lords committee yesterday that tariffs on trade between the UK and the EU would prove problematic.
"If we achieve an outcome, as we hope to, which maintains tariff-free trade, then maintaining an invisible border will be relatively easy - I nearly said 'very easy', that would be wrong," he said.
"If we end up with a tariff arrangement, then we have got a real problem and dealing with that is difficult."
A zero-tariff deal may not eliminate the need for border checks.
Mr Davis said that the biggest non-tariff problem for the border is food and agricultural safety.
The EU imposes strict safety standards on food and agricultural imports which are checked as they enter the bloc.
Meanwhile, Mr Davis said he expected the UK's divorce deal with the EU, which covers citizens' rights, the border and Britain's financial settlement, was likely to "favour" the Union, while the trade deal would be beneficial to both sides.
"The withdrawal agreement, on balance, will probably favour the Union in terms of things like money and so on, whereas the future relationship will favour both sides and will be important to both of us," he told peers.


Next button State bug
Apr 20, 2020
In the final testing of a lesson we've discovered a bug where the learner can bypass a restricted Next button. It seems to provide a means of bypassing interactive content the should be required to be visited. This occurs pretty easily by simply navigating using the Previous button, and then hitting Next to return to the slide with the Next button magically unlocked.
Here are the primary Object triggers
Change state of Next Button to Normal
When state of all of buttons is Visited


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Posted: Mar 22, 2013 9:49 AM CT
Last Updated: Mar 25, 2013 9:43 AM CT
RCMP in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, are investigating after a body was found Thursday.
Lennon Kalluk, 31, was found dead, outside.
Police say foul play is not suspected.
Grocery stores remove pop case displays after complaint to WSCC
Man arrested after 9-hour standoff at Northern Lites Motel
Brother wants answers about how John Wifladt died
One Nunavut man's struggle to feed his kids
Bianca Thomas says police used unnecessary force on Alfred Thomas
Polar bear tranquillizers, collars do no lasting harm: study
Does Denmark have a legitimate claim?
Blast from past
IPods give Yellowknife seniors a blast from the past
N.W.T. one of few jurisdictions without lobbyist registry
N.W.T. taxi video catches 3 wolves attempting bison takedown
Nunavut's food problems prompt intense scrutiny, hopes for change
Whitehorse family's pet tarantula killed in terrarium fire
Huxley Briggs, 5, makes, sells toy wood blocks in Whitehorse
Yukon introduces 3rd party reporting for sexual assault
Yellowknifer Pablo Saravanja outs man for racism online
Dog playing with matches starts house fire in Yukon
Lloyd Chicot, chief of Kakisa, N.W.T., for just $6K a year