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Cosmetic Periodontics in Phoenix, AZ
Cosmetic perio has come a long way in recent years thanks to advancements in technology and the way people have chosen to perceive it. In the past, cosmetic perio was often seen as nothing more than a vanity issue.
While one of the purposes of cosmetic dperiodontics is to make you love your mouth and smile, there are also oral health benefits to many of the procedures you can choose from. At the Arizona Periodontal Group, we take our cosmetic procedures very seriously. We want all of our patients to love their beaming smiles while focusing on the overall health of their teeth, gums, and mouth.
By using proven dental technologies and procedures, Dr. Trujillo and the team at Arizona Periodontal Group in Phoenix can give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Below are the cosmetic periodontic services offered by Arizona Periodontal Group.
Transform Your Smile & Change Your Life
Dental implants are the perfect solution for those who are missing teeth. Made from titanium, implants are meant to look, feel, and act like normal teeth. Implants are true replacements and they can actually give you all of the health benefits that your natural teeth would. Whether you’ve lost teeth on your own over the years or you had to have one/several removed, implants can help to give you your smile back.
AlloDerm for Gum Recession
Gum recession is more than just a cosmetic issue. It can actually cause damage to your teeth. Eventually, it might cause the loss of bone and the exposure of the root surface of your teeth. It can also make your teeth more susceptible to decay.
AlloDerm is a dermal matrix created from donated human skin tissue. Tissue donors are tested for disease and made sterile before their donation is accepted, and the skin itself is approved by the FDA.
The AlloDerm process works like a scaffold. It gives your existing gum tissue the collagen and structure it needs to grow and thrive. The skin also ‘encourages’ your own skin cells to grow naturally, which will help with your receding gums without having to use any other surgical methods or medications.
Pinhole Surgical Technique
The pinhole surgical technique may sound strange, but it is nothing more than a gum disease and cosmetic treatment. This technique is a minimally-invasive option for patients who are dealing with gum recession.
In the past, more traditional surgical methods were required for gum grafting. They could be painful and require multiple cuts into the tissue. This technique allows the periodontist to reposition your gum tissue, rather than cutting into it. A small, pinhole-like incision is made into the top of the gums which allows other small instruments to maneuver the tissue and stretch it so it covers more of your teeth.
You may also hear gum grafting referred to as periodontal plastic surgery, that’s because the two procedures are the same. Gum grafting is a cosmetic and oral health procedure. It is a procedure in which oral gum tissue is grafted onto the receding areas of your gum line in order to protect your teeth and give you a healthier-looking smile.
Many times, this can be done with your own tissue. It can also be used with donated tissue, as suggested above using the AlloDerm procedure.
Gum depigmentation is the cosmetic periodontal treatment of discolored gums. If your gums appear dark, overly red, or splotchy, you could be embarrassed to let your bright smile shine. There are many things that can cause discolored gums, from poor dental hygiene to certain medications.
The gum depigmentation process uses a laser that naturally reacts to the water in your gums. It is a relatively painless procedure that evens out the color in your gums so you’re less likely to experience areas of dark red or splotches. It is a minimally-invasive process that allows you to speak and eat normally almost instantly afterward.
Teeth Lengthening for a Gummy Smile
Do you feel like you have a “gummy” smile? Do you try to avoid smiling because you’re embarrassed by your teeth and gums?
Teeth lengthening is the cosmetic process of reshaping or contouring your gum line to remove excess gum tissue. As a result, more of your teeth and less of your gums will show giving you a great-looking smile. The procedure is simple and it can be done in one visit. Your teeth will appear longer without the need for additional procedures.
Dr. Trujillo and his team are absolutely top-notch. The fact is, I’ve never encountered any medical/dental professionals whose results and overall approach are comparable to the Arizona Periodontal Group.
Schedule Cosmetic Periodontics Today
As you can see, there are many cosmetic options to choose from when it comes to cosmetic perio dental procedures. If you’re interested in any of these services, feel free to schedule an appointment. Our team is always happy to help restore your beautiful smile!
There is a reason that the Arizona Periodontal Group is known for providing excellent cosmetic periodontic treatment and dental care. Dr. Trujillo is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a distinction reserved for periodontists who truly go above and beyond the mandatory requirements to become a periodontist. As a true expert in his field, Dr. Trujillo has the education and experience necessary to make your teeth just as beautiful as they are healthy.


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PINK breaks through again, this time Through The Looking Glass. Pink’s new song, ‘Just Like Fire‘, will take us into the Wonderland’s crazy, strange and sometimes comedic rabbit hole for the Alice Through the Looking Glass, the new movie 2nd in line after Ted Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, released back in 2009/2010.
Pink’s new song was just released on music video, serving a dual purpose for the pop super-star as her first new single in almost 4 years and her first ever original song for a live-action feature movie. The song was written and produced alongside Max Martin (who also works with Katy Perry and Britney Spears), Shellback (Ariana Grande, Adele), and Oscar Holter (Christina Aguilera, Hilary Duff). Pink has already musically worked with Martin and Shellback on hit songs like So What, Raise Your Glass, and F—in’ Perfect.
Several months ago, Pink recorded her cover version of White Rabbit, which was originally written and performed by Jefferson Airplane. This was part of the new movie’s advertising methods, especially with Pink giving the song her hard rock twist. (SEE VIDEO BELOW!)
Through the Looking Glass, the follow-up to the movie ‘Alice In Wonderland‘ (2009/2010), will bring back together Alice (actress Mia Wasikowska) with her wondrous environment of pals, and also enemies, including the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), the White Queen (Anne Hathaway), and Absolem the Caterpillar (the late Alan Rickman, lending his voice for one of his last roles). Sacha Baren Cohen also joins as the malevolent Time, who Alice must fight to save the Mad Hatter from his nefarious grips. ‘Through the Looking Glass’ comes to a movie theater near you on the 27th of this May. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO COMMENT. :)
Just Like Fire (From the Original Motion Picture “Alice Through The Looking Glass”)
VIDEO – ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Featurette – “White Rabbit” by Pink (2016)
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Kuala Lumpur, 23 Rabi’ul Awwal 1436/14 January 2015 (MINA) – The global halal market is expected to jump by nine-fold to reach $10 trillion in 2030 from its current level of $ 1 trillion, according to a recent study, which showed that the halal industry posted strong annual growth, amounted to $ 500 billion.
The study noted that the volume of global consumer market of halal products and services, including sectors such as food products, banking, medicines, manufacturing, cosmetics, logistics and tourism, will jump from their current level of $ 2 trillion to reach $ 6 trillion in 2020 and up to $ 10 trillion in 2030.
The study found that the main dynamics that drive the global halal food market is the increase in the world’s Muslim population, the economic development in the Islamic countries, and the growing demand for halal food products in new European, Japanese, Indian and Chinese markets, International Islamic News Agency (IINA) quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.
According to the study, the Asian countries consume approximately 63.3 percent of the world’s halal trade, African countries consume nearly 24 percent, while European countries consume about 10.2 percent, compared to 2.5 percent for American countries.
Halal food industry is estimated to be growing by an annual rate of 17 percent, and it is projected to top $ 2 trillion in 2018, after being valued at $ 1.1 trillion in 2013.
Observers believe that this significant growth in halal trade has prompted many Islamic countries and institutions to adopt plans and form special committees to uncover the sources of such products.
They also adopted official seals to be affixed to all certificates confirming the safety and health of these products, as well as their compatibility with Sharia law, especially as the global markets have known a lot of cases of fraud and manipulation, relating to meat products and other foods with the aim of achieving special interests.
In order to transform the halal industry into a global economic power and to promote efforts to provide globally recognized halal certifications, Penang state, in Malaysia, will host on January 31, the Sixth International Halal Expo and Conference, which is expected to generate significant investment opportunities.
The conference will bring together, from across the globe, an elite group of experts, academics, investors, as well as all actors in the halal industry.(T/R05/P3)
Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)

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If you want to have a magical party then feast your eyes on these awesome Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas which will transport you and your guests to a fairy tale land.
1. Unicorn Piñata
Make your own glittery unicorn piñata with cardboard and crepe paper! Making the piñata craft would be a really fun unicorn style party game!
Instructions Unicorn Piñata
2. Glowing Rainbow Cotton Candy
For a magical treat place cotton candy on a glow stick and watch as it becomes a glowing rainbow.
3. Easy Unicorn Centerpiece
4. Hula Hoop Toss
This fun game is created by painting a cone with sparkly colors and a bunch of hula hoops to toss.
5. Unicorn Pumpkin
If the even is during fall, why not paint a pumpkin white and add a horn!
6. Pallet Backdrop
This is an impressive use of a pallet to create a unicorn backdrop. Simply blow up as many rainbow colored balloons as you can and paint eyelashes onto the board.
7. Unicorn Backdrop
8. Unicorn Cake
It’s easier than you would think to make a unicorn cake – for example a wafer cone can easily become the horn.
9. Unicorn Centerpiece
To recreate this, make tissue paper pom poms in different colors and add a horn as well as other suitable unicorn trimmings.
10. Unicorn Cupcakes
The dreamy pastel buttercream on these cupcakes with the little horn – makes these almost too nice looking to eat.
Instructions Unicorn Cupcakes
11. Unicorn Donuts
These fantasy donuts are easy to make but since the horn is attached with a toothpick – remember to remove before eating.
12. Unicorn Favor Bags
These super cute favor bags are so easy to make. Simply fill a clear bag with rainbow marshmallows and add little foam horns and ears.
13. Unicorn Favor Buckets
14. Unicorn Fluff
15. Unicorn Frame
Instructions Unicorn Frame
16. Unicorn Marshmallow Treats
17. Unicorn Party Back Drop
Attach rainbow colored streamers to white ballons to create a rainbow from clouds look.
18. Lollypop Favor
Very simple to make with some craft supplies and lollypops.
19. Unicorn Balloon
20. Unicorn Bucket
21. Unicorn Cups
22. Unicorn Dress
23. Unicorn Frame
24. Unicorn Lanterns
25. Unicorn Ornaments
26. Unicorn Painted Rock
Instructions Unicorn Painted Rock


Conor McGregor’s sisters Erin and Aoife have jetted to Las Vegas on a private plane, ahead of his fight with boxer Floyd Mayweather
The UFC star’s girlfriend Dee Devlin and their son Conor Jnr have been over in Sin City for some time now, as the Crumlin native prepares to face Floyd in the ring.
Now, it looks like the rest of Conor’s family are on their way to the US.
Taking to Instagram, Aoife posted a picture of herself and Erin about to board a private jet.
“Vegas we are on our way. #TeamMcGregor,” she wrote.
A source told Goss.ie that Conor’s younger sister Aoife was spotted dropping big bucks in Brown Thomas ahead of their trip to US.
“Aoife was working with a personal shopper, and bought a tonne of designer outfits for Vegas.”
“She bought a Gucci dress that she’s going to wear for the fight, and a really expensive pair of heels to match. The McGregor’s are definitely going all out for this,” the insider added.
Conor will fight Floyd Mayweather in his first boxing match ever on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is the passage of watery stools in kittens and cats. It is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem. It may be the only symptom or it may accompany other symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Diarrhea in kittens one of the most common complaints seen by veterinarians. Their gastrointestinal system isn’t fully developed and they are more sensitive to dietary changes, as their immune systems aren’t yet fully developed they are also at greater risk of catching infections or diarrhea-causing parasites such as coccidiosis.
Diarrhea is further categorized into acute or chronic diarrhea. Acute is the sudden onset of frequent watery stools, chronic is diarrhea which has been present for more than three weeks.
What are the causes of diarrhea in kittens?
There are many causes of diarrhea, some of which can be life-threatening. Kittens in shelters are at particular risk of infectious diarrhea, with common pathogens including feline panleukopenia, giardia and coccidia. Diseases such as FIV and FeLV can weaken the immune system making affected kittens more vulnerable to other bacterial, viral, fungal or protozoal infections. The causes can loosely be broken up into dietary, infection, parasites and other.
There are several diet-related possibilities. Sudden switch in your kitten’s food is a very common cause of diarrhea in kittens. Young cats in particular are very sensitive to dietary changes, so when you bring your new kitten home, find out from the breeder, or the previous owner what the kitten has been eating so far. He should continue to have the same diet, but if you would like to change to a different type or brand of food, you can do so, but introduce it gradually, over a period of days. On the first day 90% old food, 10% new food, second day 80% old food, 20% new food etc. This will slowly accustom your kitten to the new food without upsetting his tummy.
- Overfeeding. Kittens should be fed several small meals a day. Some kittens can develop an upset stomach if they are fed a large amount.
- Food allergies and food intolerances. Food allergies are an unlikely cause of diarrhea in kittens, which typically develop over time. Food intolerances such as giving them cow’s milk may affect kittens. Dietary indiscretion. Eating something he shouldn’t have such as cat litter, food from the garbage bin or plants may cause diarrhea, especially in kittens who are generally less discerning than adult cats.
- Cows milk – Many new kitten owners think that kittens should drink milk. This is a common cause of diarrhea in kittens as they are unable to digest the lactose in the milk. If you want to give your kitten milk, purchase the “cat milk” available from most supermarkets.
- Salmonella – A common bacterial infection which may be acquired via direct contact with an infected animal or prey, contaminated food or via objects such as food bowls.
- Campylobacter – A zoonotic bacterial infection which is seen most often in kittens under 6 months of age. Infection can be due to contact with an infected animal, water, faeces, fomites (inanimate objects such as litter trays, toys etc), faeces and raw meat, especially chicken.
- Ecoli – A bacteria which commonly lives in the intestinal tract of animals without causing problems. There are many strains of ecoli, some of which are particularly pathogenic, causing disease.
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – This virus is similar to the HIV virus in humans, and as the name would suggest, the virus attacks the immune system, compromising the cat’s ability to fight infection and making them vulnerable to infection from other pathogens. The most common mode of transmission is via a bite wound or sexual intercourse, however kittens can also become infected in utero or via their mother’s milk. There is no cure for FIV although symptoms can be managed.
- Feline leukemia virus – In the same family as the virus responsible for FIV, feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a viral infection that is transmitted via the saliva or respiratory secretions of an infected cat, during sexual intercourse, in utero, via the mother’s milk, cat bites and from fomites. Infected cats have a compromised immune system making them vulnerable to secondary infection.
- Feline panleukopenia – A common viral infection caused which causes a low white blood cell count in cats which can lead to secondary infection. Between 25 – 75% of infected cats die. Cats of any age can become infected, but it is seen most often in kittens. Transmission can be via the faeces, urine, saliva or vomit of an infected cat or from fomites such as cat bowls and litter trays.
Rotavirus Protozoal infections:
Protozoa are a group of single celled organisms many of which cause intestinal disorders in the hosts they infect.
- Giardia is an extremely common cause of diarrhea with a prevalence of between 4 – 12% in cats and kittens. Cats become infected via exposure to an infective cyst shed in the faeces of an animal with the parasite. This may be via eating or sniffing the faeces of an infected animal or drinking contaminated water. The parasite infects the small intestine, producing voluminous, pale coloured and foul smelling diarrhea but doesn’t contain blood or mucus. Giardia doesn’t generally cause loss of appetite or vomiting.
- Cryptosporidium a common cause of diarrhea in kittens and cats, this infection is similar to giardia in which cats become infected via ingestion of an infected cyst shed by a cat carrying the parasite.
- Coccidiosis is another protozoal infection of the intestinal tract which is acquired via direct contact with infected cysts. Kittens are particularly vulnerable to infection due to their immature immune systems. Tritrichomonas fetus is a recently identified protozoal infection which is sometimes mis-diagnosed as giardia. It affects the colon and end of the small intestine (distal ileum), infection occurs via direct contact with infected faeces.
Kittens, particularly those in shelters and crowded catteries are most at risk of infection. Diarrhea may come and go, it may contain blood and/or mucus. Protozoal infections in cats have the potential to be passed on to other pets as well as people in the house. So great care must be taken when caring for an infected cats.
- Hookworms are small, think parasites which live in the small intestine of cats where they attach themselves to the intestinal wall and feed on blood and tissue. Kittens most commonly become infected either in utero or via their mothers milk. Black and bloody diarrhea can occur due to bleeding in the intestines, stunted growth and anemia may also develop.
- Roundworms: There are two species of spaghetti-like roundworm to infect cats, both of which live primarily in the small intestine, feeding on the intestinal contents. Kittens usually become infected via their mother’s milk or the environment, although infection can also be acquired via hunting. Affected kittens often have a characteristic pot-bellied appearance as well as diarrhea, vomiting, which may contain worms, failure to grow and poor coat condition.
- Other: Heat stroke – Kittens are not as efficient at maintaining their body temperature as adult cats, and can quickly become overheated as a result.
- Kittens can be especially indiscriminate when it comes to what they put in their mouth. Antifreeze, plants, medications etc.
- Intestinal blockage (cooked bones, cat litter, wool, clothing etc), this will often also be accompanied by vomiting.
- Stress – Moving to a new house can be stressful to a kitten.
- Fading kitten syndrome – This occurs in very young kittens in the first two weeks of their life who appear otherwise healthy and suddenly become very sick and die. The cause may be a congenital defect, infection, maternal neglect, blood type incompatibility, environmental conditions (too hot, too cold).
There are many possible causes. If you have an extremely young kitten who suddenly becomes unwell, urgent and aggressive medical treatment will be required to save it.
How is diarrhea in kittens diagnosed?
If the kitten appears to be well, is eating, drinking and playing as normal, you may choose a wait and see approach. In the meantime, put him on a bland diet such as boiled chicken or Hills I/D (intestinal diet) to give his stomach a rest. Kittens who have had diarrhea for longer than 24 hours need to see a veterinarian. Kittens can dehydrate much faster than an adult cat, so diarrhea must be taken seriously.
You should see your veterinarian without delay if the diarrhea is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Blood in the diarrhea
- Mucus in the diarrhea
- Foul smelling and/or frothy diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
Go to the vet
If possible, bring a stool sample to the vet with you, this can help to diagnose the problem. Your veterinarian will perform a complete physical examination of your kitten and obtain a medical history from you.
Questions the vet may ask may include foods your kitten has recently eaten, accompanying symptoms your kitten may have, the age of your kitten, has it been exposed to other cats who are sick, has it been vaccinated, where you got the kitten, has it been treated for parasites such as intestinal worms?
In some cases, the cause may be apparent, if not, your veterinarian may wish to perform the following tests to determine a cause:
Fecal examination to look for the presence of parasites such as worms or protozoal infection. Fecal culture to look for the presence of bacteria. Fecal location is a test used to look for worm eggs or parasitic cysts in the faeces. A small amount of faeces is placed in a tube and a liquid salt or sugar solution is added. A glass cover is placed over the top and the sample is left to stand for 20 minutes. Eggs or cysts in the faeces will float to the surface, these can then be examined under a microscope. Baseline tests including complete blood count and biochemical profile to check for an underlying infection, dehydration and anemia.
Urinalysis to check the kidney function and to determine how dehydrated your kitten is. X-Rays to look for intestinal blockages and evaluate the organs such as liver and kidneys. Additional tests may be necessary depending on your veterinarian’s index of suspicion.
How is kitten diarrhea treated?
Treatment depends on the cause and may include:
- Withhold food: If the diarrhea is acute, and he seems otherwise well, your veterinarian may choose to withhold food for a day or so (for kittens that are over 8 weeks of age). Water is still to be provided.
- Bland diet: Either after the fasting period, or in place of, food that is bland and low fat should be fed for a few more days. Poached chicken breast is gentle on the stomachs of cats who have had diarrhea and is usually the preferred choice.
- Anti worming medication will be administered to treat worms. There are a number of products on the market to treat worms in cats.
- Anti-parasitic medications to treat protozoal infections. Common medications include Metronidazole (Flagyl) and Furazolidone (Furoxone).
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections.
- Symptomatic and supportive care for viral infections while your kitten’s own immune system fights off the infection.
Your veterinarian may also prescribe antibiotics in this case which won’t kill the virus but may hold off secondary bacterial infections which can sometimes develop. Anti-diarrhea medications may be prescribed to relieve symptoms.
Surgery may be required if the cause is an obstruction. Supportive care may be necessary while your kitten recovers from diarrhea. Treat dehydration and electrolyte imbalance if necessary. This may involve a short stay at the vet on an IV drip or he may choose to give your kitten some fluids subcutaneously (via injection under the skin). Nutritional support if your kitten isn’t eating.
FIV and FeLV can not be cured but symptoms can be managed in a number of ways. Anti-viral drugs such as AZT may be prescribed, regular veterinary visits to monitor his health, keeping up to date on parasitic treatments, feeding a high quality diet can all be of help in reducing the symptoms of FIV. Blood transfusion may be necessary in cats with late stage FIV. Panleukopenia is managed by treating symptoms and may include blood transfusions, fluids, and antibiotics to fight off secondary infections.
Administer all medications as prescribed by your veterinarian. Kittens do have very sensitive tummies, it is recommended that dietary changes be implemented slowly over a period of days and avoid giving your kitten cow’s milk. Keep all medications, poisons and small objects which can potentially be swallowed away from kittens.
It really is no different to having a toddler, they can and will get into anything if given the chance. Environmental decontamination of floors, food bowls, litter trays and bedding should also be carried out to kill infectious pathogens. Food and water bowls should be kept well away from litter trays.
Preventing diarrhea in kittens
- Only give fresh, clean drinking water to your cat.
- Do not allow them to drink from potentially contaminated sources.
- If you are feeding a raw diet, only feed human grade raw meat and make sure it is stored properly.
- Don’t give kittens food which is past its use by date.
- Make sure you follow your kitten’s vaccination schedule.
- Worm your kitten regularly.
- Treat your cat regularly for fleas.
- Most flea medications are administered monthly and come in topical or tablet form. Fleas are capable of transmitting a number of diseases including tapeworm, plague, feline infectious anemia and cat scratch disease.
- Kittens are extremely curious and anything they can put in their mouth they will do so. Make sure your house is kitten proofed and don’t leave things lying around which your kitten could chew on. Keep all medications in a locked cupboard.
- New kittens should be slowly transitioned to new food as sudden chances can cause an upset stomach. Kitten proof your home. A kitten is very similar to a toddler, they can get into a lot of trouble in very little time. Keep medications, household products, small objects which can easily be swallowed and houseplants away from kittens.

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At an important event recently, we were honored to receive a team of customers from Southeast Asia, who made a special visit to learn more about our pressed wood pallet machine factory and products.
Site visit and demonstration of strengths
The customer team went deep inside the factory of Shuliy pressed wood pallet machines and had a comprehensive tour of our production line, quality control area and R&D department. Through this visit, they had a visual and in-depth understanding of our production equipment, process and quality control.
In the production hall, we gave our customers a live demonstration of the efficient operation of our wooden pallet machine. They witnessed how the wood was precisely cut and assembled into high-quality wooden pallets in a short period of time, and highly appreciated the performance of our equipment.
Technical exchanges and cooperation intention about pressed wood pallet machine
During the visit, both parties had an in-depth exchange on the technical characteristics, operation convenience and maintenance of the molded wood pallet machine. Our engineers answered all kinds of questions raised by customers in detail, which demonstrated the professionalism of Shuliy in the field of wooden pallet machine manufacturing.
After inspecting the strength of our wood pallet machine factory, Southeast Asian customers expressed their strong willingness to cooperate with us in the future. They believe that our products not only meet the wood pallet market demand, but also have significant advantages in quality and efficiency, and look forward to establishing long-term cooperation with us in the future.


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An application was filed on behalf of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's wife Pratibha Singh alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) didn't follow proper procedure while filing the chargesheet in connection with the disproportionate assets case the former is involved with.
Pratibha's counsel argued whether witnesses and documents that were collected during the investigation could be a part of the chargesheet and if the court could read them for the purpose of taking cognizance.
The counsel also moved an application seeking consideration of these terms, while also requesting to not take cognizance of the chargesheet.
The court has now issued a notice to the CBI and deferred the hearing to May 1.
The date for hearing the argument on charges against LIC agent Anand Chauhan is fixed to be May 17.
A CBI special court was to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed against Virbhadra Singh in the DA case today.
A day after being booked by the CBI special court, the Chief Minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conspiring against him and asserted that all charges levelled against him were fabricated.
"The fight has just begun and I know the truth will prevail. All cases against me are fabricated. This is a conspiracy against me stitched by some BJP leaders like Prem Kumar Dhumal and Anurag Thakur. The BJP is misusing its power. There's no truth in it," said Singh.
He also said the case against him is a 'political vendetta' and he was ready to face the charges registered against him.
"This is a political vendetta. I am not afraid of it. I am ready to face the case," Singh told ANI.


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Retirement is undoubtedly the most significant life event we all plan to encounter. Naturally, you may be concerned about outliving your savings and would like to make sure that if an unexpected event happens, that you will have the resources to maintain your quality of life.
If you are approaching retirement, planning and preparation are key in determining when to retire, or how much longer you should work in order to support your lifestyle. However, the importance of planning doesn’t diminish when you retire. People are living longer today, so the possibility of going 10, 20 or 30 years without a paycheck takes continued planning.
We’re here to help answer these important questions, as well as help you with preserving your wealth and creating a sustainable income stream throughout your retirement. We can design a retirement income plan that addresses both your need for monthly funds and your desire to make your money last. We will also develop a plan to help mitigate the impact of market risk, taxes and inflation.
In addition, we will help you manage your distributions and determine the most tax-efficient ways to draw income from your investments. We can also help you with two very important matters: estate planning and wealth transfer.
Whether it’s providing income for a spouse, educating children or grandchildren or leaving money to your favourite charity, proper estate planning requires careful consideration of many factors to ensure that your assets accumulated over your lifetime are protected and preserved for the use you have intended.
It will help you cover off important topics such as:
We can help facilitate the efficient transfer of your assets to your beneficiaries upon your passing through financial planning strategies that include wills, estate planning, life insurance or trusts. We can collaborate with your legal, accounting and insurance professionals on these important matters.
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Investigations of Mississippi valley-type mineralizing fluids via analytical geochemistry, numerical modeling, and experimental geochemistry
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September 18, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ City Hall, lower level meeting room 2
Everyone is welcome. Learn to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and how to take action including bystander CPR and how to use an AED.
Due to the move to our new civic campus in October and the busy holiday season following, this will be the last public Heart Safe training for the year. They will resume again in 2019.
September 20, 2018, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Friendly Chevrolet
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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA – Creativity Gone Wild
When Diablo Swing Orchestra (DSO) released their debut album "The Butcher’s Ballroom" in 2007, they immediately became my favorite band of the new millennium. With their unique blending of genres they have now created two excellent albums that stand out in today’s metal scene as original, genre defying and innovative. The band really pushes the envelope when it comes to the challenging of the strict boundaries that various metal genres often consist of. Their musical formula is constructed through three main elements, which is metal, big band jazz, and female operatic vocals. (Not in any way to be compared with Nightwish.) In addition their music is freely mixed with an abundance of other influences. Everything from Russian folk tunes to salsa rhythms can be found in DSO’s repertoire. If trying to relate their music to other bands, it would be a sure thing for fans of acts such as Unexpect, Stolen Babies, Dog Fashion Disco or Subterranean Masquerade. But the band should also apply to fans of anything from Opeth and Leprous, to Faith no More and Mr. Bungle.
After seeing DSO for the first time live this summer, I sat down with two exhilarated and jolly talkative Swedes to have an introductive talk about DSO. The two chaps were bassist Anders Johansson and vocalist/guitarist Daniel Håkansson.
So how has the reception been for your two first albums? Are there any particular countries that have shown extended interest in DSO and your music?
Daniel: On that account, Mexico has to be mentioned. We did a festival in Mexico City this summer, and the response was fantastic. Generally we have gotten great reception all through Central and South America.
Anders: We have gotten good reception in Europe as well, although Sweden, Finland and Norway seem to be a bit more slow going. Norway has given us a bit more attention than Sweden and Finland though. In relation we have gotten better reaction from Russia. When doing a gig in Moscow, the response was very good.
As for the formula of the band, how did you arrive at the unique sound and mixture of genres that you portray today? Was there a trial and error phase for the band before you could nail down the formula?
Anders: Well… On our first album we were seeking out our direction a bit more than on our second album. Basically we just threw in anything we liked and tried to make some songs out of it. That is simply put, how we did it on our first album.
Daniel: Everyone attributes with ideas from their own personal preferences, and then we make a melting pot of the ideas and make songs out of it. I think this is partly how DSO differs from many other bands.
Anders: The basic melodies and harmonies aren’t as complicated as a first impression might give. I think the songs are quite easily digestible ground ideas which have certain alternative or avant-garde elements put on top of it.
Do you listen to so called "avant-garde" music or "avant-garde" metal yourselves?
Anders: Well, we have come to know some of the so called "avant-garde" bands of the same generation as ourselves, bands such as Unexpect and Stolen Babies. As we have connection through our mutual label, and we play music that can be categorized together as a small scene of its own, we have gotten to communicate with each other’s bands. Now I listen to both Unexpect and Stolen Babies myself and enjoy their music very much.
It seems like bands such as Dog Fashion Disco, Stolen Babies and Unexpect is part of an avant-garde movement which perhaps is on the rise in the states?
Anders: When I had a conversation with the guitarist of Unexpect, he said that there is an interest in America, but most booking agencies are still a bit unsure about these kinds of bands. Following the dismantling of Dog Fashion Disco there has been many bands picking up their legacy. A legacy that can be traced back to the early 90s late 80s through acts like Mr. Bungle.
So how does the composing of songs come about in DSO? Does each person bring his or her ground idea, is it results of jams or is it written together in plenum?
Anders: On our first album, the songs were composed much more individually than is the case with our second album. Back then, all the members weren’t in place during much of the compositional phase. Now it has become a joint effort were we all take part in the composing and arranging of the songs. This has also been reflected in our material. I would say that the songs on our second album are somewhat more streamlined. We feel very satisfied with the development and will therefore continue to follow the standard set on our second album; "Sing Along Songs for the Damned & Delirious" (SASftD&D). The part we found the most fun during recording of our first album was the swing elements. These elements was kept and refined on "SASftD&D", and we intend to see how this can be brought further on future albums as well.
In relation to literature and cinema, the eclectic mixing of already existing genres, creating something new of old components, is viewed to be a trait of postmodernism. Would you say that DSO is a postmodern metal band?
Daniel: I guess you could call DSO a postmodern metal band. But in relation to DSO I would like to underline that we are not a metal band incorporating elements of Jazz and other genres. We are merely a band incorporating elements of metal, jazz, salsa or whatever we feel like to create our music. None of the genres are predominantly a DSO feature. We don’t play metal. We play music inspired by metal equally with inspirations form other genres. As long as it is swinging we could just as easily play all our songs acoustic as in an amped up metal form.
Anders: I get how you would call us postmodern. When it comes to using already existing elements to create something new, it would apply to DSO just as easily as it would to art or literature or whatever. This is also a part of the DSO mentality. We like to experiment with new ideas and influences constantly. We don’t like to dwell with the same similar stuff over and over. That is not the kind of band we are. It works for some bands, but not us. What you are saying is that DSO is the exact opposite of AC/DC, for instance. Precisely, it is important for us to not get stuck in a pattern, but to let our creativity roam freely.
What about your lyrics. Is there any thematic common denominator, or are the lyrics just as eclectically put together as your music?
Anders: First and foremost the lyrics are fitted to the music. As the music has been composed we try to come up with stories that suit the feel of each individual song. There is no theme for the lyrics other than this.
Who write the lyrics?
Daniel: It is mainly I who writes the lyrics, but also here, as with the music, everyone is free to come up with their own ideas. Often an idea is aired and discussed during practice. Then it is formed and fitted to the song later on.
Also the production seems to have been refined on your second album. Is the standard production-wise set for DSO, or can we expect unexpected changes in that field as well from DSO in the future?
Daniel: Our first album was a challenge since there are so many instruments and elements in our music that need to get the proper attention in the mix. On our second album, it was much easier, since we had a starting point with "The Butchers Ballroom". Still, the second album was less symphonic in the sound than our first one. The compositions were still symphonic, but somehow I find the first album to be somewhat more bombastic, which I actually like. The idea with "SASftD&D" was to not make the symphonic production be too big and encompassing. What we want is a symphonic feel, but still room to breathe in for other instruments as well. In many cases I feel that bands who, for instance, record with a whole orchestra behind them is creating a wall of sound without any breathing room. For us, it is important to maintain a certain symphonic feel, yet keep it light and fresh. DSO does have a sort of comic playful feel to it, which it is important to maintain. This playfulness could easily be diverted with a too pompous production.
Anders: From a metal standpoint, these pompous productions might be quite usual, but as it turns out, DSO is attracting lots of attention outside of the metal environment. Our accessibility could also partly be attributed to our production.
On your second album the first edition was a two disc release with a rather special promo video DVD on the second disc. How did the idea of making a video promoting the band with a short film get hatched?
Daniel: I’m not sure about the origins of the idea… It was a film documenting the background story of the band. When releasing the album we were wondering what we could put along as a sort of bonus for the first edition. The video was simply the result of a brainstorm on this. Since we get a lot of questions from our fans about the band, it seemed appropriate to answer some of the questions through a promotional video.
Anders: We try to keep an open dialogue with our fans, and we do get asked all kinds of stuff. Everything from personal history to questions about the equipment we use. And we are more than glad to respond and explain about these matters. The response we get when on stage, and from fans through conversations and questions, make worth all our traveling and sleepless nights. That’s what you think now…
The cover artwork on your latest endeavor is quite different from your first album. How did this latest cover artwork come about?
Anders: The idea came about in a pizzeria outside of Stockholm. I was contemplating how the songs and the title of the album could be incorporated in the cover artwork. Through discussion we came to the conclusion that it would be awesome to have artwork inspired by the American artist Mike Ryden. We wanted some sort of a highly questionable amusement park to be the theme. So we brought the idea to the artist who did our first album cover, Peter Bergting, and what you see today is what came of it. We are very satisfied with his work.
So what are the plans for DSO in the nearest future?
Daniel: We have some European festivals this summer, but mainly we direct our focus on writing new material and recording it, then planning our tour for next summer.
Any final message for our readers in Norway?
Daniel: We hope that we can include Oslo on our next tour. We are conversing with some Norwegian bands, hoping that we perhaps can do some shows together. We hope we can do something in Oslo, especially since it is not that far away for us. You can tell your readers who are waiting for a DSO gig in Oslo that we are waiting for them as well.

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Tonight is the 2011 NYIT Awards. I have never been nominated for one of these awards, because of, I believe, I have strange and scaly wings. It makes me repulsive and unpopular.
I did, though, write the presenter's text. So if Jay O. Sanders or David Henry Hwang says something stupid, it's really on me.
- Matthew Freeman is a Brooklyn based playwright with a BFA from Emerson College. His plays include THE DEATH OF KING ARTHUR, REASONS FOR MOVING, THE GREAT ESCAPE, THE AMERICANS, THE WHITE SWALLOW, AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR, THE MOST WONDERFUL LOVE, WHEN IS A CLOCK, GLEE CLUB, THAT OLD SOFT SHOE and BRANDYWINE DISTILLERY FIRE. He served as Assistant Producer and Senior Writer for the live webcast from Times Square on New Year's Eve 2010-2012. As a freelance writer, he has contributed to Gamespy, Premiere, Complex Magazine, Maxim Online, and MTV Magazine. His plays have been published by Playscripts, Inc., New York Theatre Experience, and Samuel French.


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The US Treasury has revealed two model agreements that countries can sign to provide financial firms, including private equity and private real estate houses, a way to report tax information on any US investors through their local authorities.
Countries are being offered a “reciprocal” tax information exchange agreement that satisfies the controversial US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) or a “non-reciprocal” version. Treasury, however, warned that a reciprocal agreement that provided its foreign counterparts information on US assets held by foreign investors would need approval from the US Congress.
One of the biggest questions surrounding enforcement of FATCA was how non-US financial firms could provide Treasury with key financial details of their US investors without breaching local data privacy laws. The “intergovernmental” model agreements are meant to address those legal concerns by creating automatic information exchange agreements based on existing bilateral tax treaties or tax information exchange agreements.
The model agreements were written in consultation with key European trading partners, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and, at times, the European Commission.
We appreciate that France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom were among the first jurisdictions to join us in this important effort and we look forward to quickly concluding bilateral agreements based on today's model
“This agreement implements FATCA in a way that is targeted and effective, while also providing a foundation for further international coordination,” said Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner in a statement issued Thursday. “We appreciate that France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom were among the first jurisdictions to join us in this important effort and we look forward to quickly concluding bilateral agreements based on today's model.”
Other countries to have expressed interest in entering a FATCA agreement include the Cayman Islands, Ireland and the Netherlands – three popular fund domiciles for private equity firms.
Treasury said its reciprocal model agreement only would be available to countries that have signed certain tax information exchange agreements with the US and have in place “robust protections and practices to ensure that the information remains confidential and that it is used solely for tax purposes.” That determination will be made on a case by case basis, Treasury said.
FATCA, signed into law in 2010, will charge a 30 percent withholding tax on non-compliant firms beginning in 2014.

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text: Hello Kermath's!I am surprised also to find a Kermath web site....... and pleased.My Father is Lorne Randolph Kermath Jr...... I am one of ten children, born in July 1952.My Great Grandfather, James, immigrated from Canada, where I'm not sure.He founded and ran Kermath Marine Engines here in Detroit, Michigan.My son has several engines and is restoring a double cockpit Chris Craft powered by a Kermath right now.I have many ads for Kermath Engines, including some for British PT boats and Air Rescue ships. I know my Great Grandfather was one of several children (?)May was one and Olga was another, I believe he also had a brother named Jack, whom I think is still alivein Florida at about the age of 98.I would be very interested in any info you may have.I also have a picture of my GG father sitting in a 1907 Kermath, as he did compete (very briefly) with Henry Ford (he didn't like him either).I would be happy to share any info or pics you find interesting...... Cheers! Cosette Rowland (Kermath).P.S. It is my understanding that Kermath was originally spelled Kermaghe, changing to Kermuck, and for the last 200 years has been Kermath. The Clan Kermath was very small, the Chief was killed in battle and taken over by vaious other clans, including Buchanan, Kennedy and is currently part of Buchan.That we originated from an Andrew Kermath in a little town called Ellon (sp) part of Aberdeenshire, way up in the top of the Highlands.I have two of our kilt pins and both the modern and ancient plaids. If any of this information is familiar or known to be false.... I'd like to know! Looking forward to hearing.

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KCC beat Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) 2-1 on Friday and held onto a goalless draw in the return leg on Sunday needing to progress to the 2014 final of the Uganda Cup and stay on-course for their first league double.
Defending champions SCVU needed a 1-0 victory or a win by a two-goal margin to qualify for the final for the second successive year but KCC stuck on their nerve and avoided losing in a very tightly contest encounter at Namboole Stadium.
“They (players) did the job today (Friday) and I trusted them to deliver again which they did today,” he said after the draw.
Nsimbe’s team retained the trophy on Tuesday with 60 points on the log after a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals SC Villa in a decisive match played at the Philip Omondi Stadium Lugogo while SC Victoria University came second with 59 points.
KCC will likely face Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in the final after the tax collectors defeated Big League side Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) 4-0 in the first leg.
An Ali Feni brace and two other goals from Saidi Kyeyune and Robert Sentongo were enough for URA against the lowly side and finish the job on Tuesday.
The final match of the 2014 Uganda Cup will be played at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
The winner of the Uganda Cup represents the country at the CAF Confederations cup next season.


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There are dozens of illegal addictive substances, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, but many others are not only legal, they are easily accessible in almost every home. Caffeine, aerosols, alcohol, nicotine and prescription medicines can all be addictive. A compulsive need for a substance that is habit-forming -- legal or not -- is an addiction.
How Addictive Substances Affect the Brain
Addictive substances change brain chemistry by flooding the brain's so-called "reward circuit" with dopamine, a chemical that regulates pleasure, attention, cognition and other functions. They do this in one of two ways: imitating brain chemicals or causing the brain to release larger amounts of naturally occurring chemicals.
As a key to survival, the brain is set up to make sure people repeat rewarding activities. The overstimulation of pleasurable sensations teaches the brain to repeat the activity, which leads to a craving that's often beyond a person's control. Over time, images of an addict's brain shows physical alterations in the areas of judgment, learning, memory and impulse control.
Kinds of Addictive Substances
Addictive substances can affect the brain in different ways. Stimulants make a person feel more energetic, and depressants bring a feeling of relaxation. Hallucinogens change the way someone experiences reality. Some drugs fall into more than one classification.
Addictive substances can be legal, illegal or prescription-only.
Legal Addictive Substances
Substances which are legal and readily available include:
- Caffeine: Coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks. Coffee has roughly twice as much caffeine as other sources. Moderate consumption is three cups or less of coffee per day. Ten cups is considered excessive and results in nervousness, sleeping difficulty, increased heartbeat, headaches, anxiety and nausea.
- Nicotine: Cigarettes, cigars, nicotine patches. Both coffee and nicotine are stimulants that not only increase dopamine levels, but boost adrenaline. Increased adrenaline raises the user's heart rate and blood pressure, and interferes with the release of insulin by the pancreas, leading to elevated blood sugar. Nicotine can also act as a depressant.
- Alcohol: Wine, beer, liquor. Alcohol is a depressant that affect neurons in the central nervous system which leads to relaxation, drowsiness, lack of inhibition, sleep, coma and even death. Addiction to alcohol is called alcoholism.
- Inhalants: Aerosols, solvents, gases and nitrates. Products range from paint thinners to hair spray to propane tanks, and inhalation results in a high similar to that of alcohol. Even one-time use of inhalants can kill or cause heart failure.
Controlled Addictive Substances
Some substances are available by prescription only.
- Amphetamines: Speed, crystal meth. Stimulants that boost alertness and concentration. Adderall, dexedrene and other drugs are normally prescribed for treatment of attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Abuse occurs when they're taken in quantities other than those prescribed or by someone other than the intended patient.
- Sedative-hypnotic drugs: Benzodiazepines Xanax, Valium, barbiturates, Seconol, phenobarbital. Benzodiazepines are also known as depressants because they depress brain activity. These drugs are prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, seizures and symptoms of bipolar and manic depressive disorder. Even a small overdose of barbiturates used for anesthesia can result in coma, respiratory distress or death.
- Opioids: Heroin, morphine, oxycodone, codeine and other narcotic pain relievers are very useful when prescribed. They interfere with the way pain messages are sent to the brain and how they brain receives them. Heroin, an illegal drug processed from the poppy-plant product, morphine, is highly addictive. Can be injected, smoked or snorted.
Illegal Addictive Substances
Some substances are illegal in all cases, but can still be widely available.
- Cannabis: Marijuana, grass, pot, hashish. The most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S., it relaxes the user and concentrated doses may bring euphoria, hallucinations or paranoia. Long-term use can be addictive for some people. Prescribed legally in some states for medical use because it curbs nausea.
- Cocaine: Coke, crack. Brings users a strong sense of euphoria and energy before leading to agitation, depression and paranoia. A white powder, cocaine comes from the coco plant and is the second most-used illegal drug in America. Can be snorted, sniffed, injected or smoked (crack).
- Hallucinogens: LSD, ecstasy. Changes the way users perceive time, motion, colors, sound and their own thoughts. Disruption of normal thinking can lead to dangerous behavior.
- Phencyclidine (PCP): Angel dust. Anesthetic approved only for animal use. A hallucinogen that has sedative qualities producing a dissociative state, or out-of-body experience, along with a euphoric rush. Can be sprinkled on marijuana or other substances and smoked, snorted or taken in pill form. Users can become violent or suicidal, and experience muscle contractions so severe they can lead to bone fractures.
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Patient Information Harvard Sedatives
Mission Labs Aerosol Products
National Institute on Drug Abuse Brain Changes
Quitters Guide Nicotine Depressant
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Hashish

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Distance from Curacao to Ecuador
Distance from Curacao to Ecuador is 1,852 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 1,151 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Curacao and Ecuador is 1,852 km= 1,151 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Curacao to Ecuador, It takes 2.05 hours to arrive.
|GPS Coordinates (DMS)||12° 10´ 10.4520'' N |
68° 59´ 24.0720'' W
Curacao Distances to Countries
|Distance from Curacao to Uganda||11,200 km|
|Distance from Curacao to Comoros||12,673 km|
|Distance from Curacao to British Indian Ocean Territory||15,756 km|
|GPS Coordinates||1° 49´ 52.4640'' S |
78° 11´ 0.2400'' W
Ecuador Distances to Countries
|Distance from Germany to Ecuador||10,071 km|
|Distance from Ecuador to South Africa||10,965 km|
|Distance from Ecuador to Kyrgyzstan||14,866 km|


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Piyaram dates, is one of the varieties cultivated in Hormozgan province in southern Iran. This high-quality date, is harvested in south of Iran. Piyaram dates palms are commercial and first class because of their good quality and high market value. Piyaram date is one of the valuable dates in Iran and it is so popular in the global market. The piyaram date size is large, thin skin, black-brown. it is commonly considered the most delicious of all semi-dry date varieties.
Piyaram’s date moisture is Less than other types of dates and figures are considered semi-dried. Iranian Piyaram dates play an important role in the world market and in terms of value constitute of the major part of Iranian date exports.
This date does not have a similar product in other countries. Arabic Medjool dates are relatively similar to Piyarom dates in terms of appearance and Arabic Mabroom dates in terms of characteristics. Piyarom dates are high outstanding quality compared to Madjool dates and can be a serious; strong competitor for Madjool.
Packing weight range, we can supply as below:
1 Kg Carton
5 Kg Carton
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Jumbo Max 110-160/kg
We can arrange another packing types per customer’s request.
Since Iranian Piyaram dates do not need refrigeration for transportation and storage, this type of dates is suitable product for exporters and traders. you can keep these dates at room temperature which has good air ventilation and it is free of dust. But it is better to keep them in the Refrigerator which is cool and dry with proper air ventilation.
• Contain fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other vitamins
• Help improve neurological and mental function
• Reducing body fat
• Weight loss
• Treatment of diabetes
• Useful for a healthy and disease-free life
• Reduces seasonal allergies and allergic reactions
• Very effective for high blood pressure
• Better function of muscles and nervous systems
• Help treat intestinal and gastrointestinal diseases
• Help treat anemia

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Anyone thought about the following:
- You have a stunning business plan which includes a nice iPhone / iPod Touch application
- After convincing your investors (and getting your funding) you start working hard on your app
- After several months and thousands of dollars spent on development you upload your new shiny app to the AppStore for aproval and distribution
- Apple rejects it.


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If you want to bet on your favorite sports, Sbobet is a great place to go. They offer a variety of betting systems and transparent betting prizes. Customers can access their site on their computers, laptops, and even mobile devices. They offer customer service that’s available around the clock, and their website supports several different languages. A live chat option is also available.
Sbobet is an online casino that offers a great experience for new players. Its registration process is simple and deposits are processed quickly. A free trial period allows you to try the site out before you deposit any money. This is only valid for a limited period of time, so it’s best to read the terms and conditions before depositing money. Nonetheless, Sbobet has a lot of great features.
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Sbobet is a leading online poker website that offers many different types of games. These games include poker, video clip poker, roulette, and blackjack. This website also offers many different currencies and has a 24/7 customer support line.
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sbobet offers great customer service
SBOBet is a sports betting website based in the Philippines, which has expanded to the western market. It offers great customer service in multiple languages, a sleek interface, and a variety of betting options. They also offer live streaming and a live chat feature, making it easy for punters to interact with one another and other players. In addition, SBOBet offers a $200 welcome bonus to new customers. However, bonuses and promotions can change without prior notice. They also vary depending on a punter’s hot streak.
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SBOBET is an online gaming site that provides new players with a generous welcome bonus. They are fully regulated by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGC). There is 24/7 customer support and withdrawals are processed quickly. There are many different ways to deposit and withdraw funds, and they offer mobile and desktop payment options.

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Ismond Rosen(1924-1996), Psychoanalyst, psychiatrist and artist
Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist of 1 portrait
Born in Johannesburg and trained at the Wits Medical School, Rosen developed the first psychiatric outpatient clinic in this country, which, as the Paddington Clinic and Day Hospital, became the first psychoanalytical clinic in the NHS. An early innovator in the popular understanding of psychiatry and psychoanalysis, he worked on programmes such as Lifeline and Horizon. A Fellow of both the Royal College of Psychiatry and the Royal Society of Portrait Sculptors, Rosen was also a practising artist who had trained in Paris, and his sculpture is to be found as far apart as the South Africa National Botanical Gardens and the Kreuzekirche, Berlin.
Explore the portrait of Dorothy Stuart Russell by Ismond Rosen (NPG 6604) from all angles


EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — Caltrans is warning drivers to expect delays on Highway 50 near Echo Summit beginning Monday.
Rock scaling and slope stabilization work starts at noon to 6 p.m. Caltrans said to expect about a 30-minute delay on Highway 50 between Sacramento andSouth Lake Tahoe.
When to expect detours
- Monday, March 21 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 22 through Thursday, March 24 – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, March 25 – 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Drivers will be detoured along Johnson Pass Road with one-way traffic control to reduce congestion over Echo Summit, according to Caltrans.
"Rock scaling activities have been in effect since early March after a large boulder fell onto U.S. Highway 50, blocking traffic in both directions," Caltrans wrote in a statement.
Commercial vehicles and drivers towing trailers will remain on Highway 50 and can expect between 30 to 45 minutes of delays with one-way traffic control.
Caltrans is also warning drivers about delays on Highway 50 between Kyburz and Strawberry for vegetation removal work following the Caldor Fire in 2021.
View ABC10's traffic map HERE.


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You can try feeding live brine shrimp to get them to eat, but being so small, I don't know if the goby would even be able to eat that.
I don't know about the green as opposed to the yellow, but I did it because the lady at the lfs
told me that one was eating. I've started asking if the fish are eating before I buy just as a boost, if it's eating, it may be adjusting better to captivity. You might actually ask them to feed the fish you want if they haven't already fed the fish. Petco does that for me now, if I go in early enough.
Of course, i didn't think to start doing that before I bought the Mandarin! But I have a lot of pods
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The Secret of NIMH
The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 animated film adaptation of the Newbery Medal-winning book “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH”. The film garnered critical acclaim for being one of the most vibrantly animated films of its time and will remain forever a cartoon classic.
Mrs. Brisby, a shy and timid field mouse, lives in a cinder block with her children on the Fitzgibbons’ farm. She is preparing to move her family out of the field they live in as plowing time approaches; however, her son Timothy has fallen ill. She visits Mr. Ages, another mouse and old friend of her late husband, who provides her with some medicine from his laboratory. Mr. Ages warns her that Timothy cannot go outside for at least three weeks or he will die. On her way back home she encounters Jeremy, a clumsy but compassionate crow.
The next day spring plowing begins, and though Mrs. Brisby is able to stop the tractor, she knows she must come up with another plan. With the help of Jeremy she visits the Great Owl, a wise creature living in the nearby woods, to ask for help. He tells her to visit a mysterious group of rats who live beneath a rose bush on the farm and ask for Nicodemus.
Mrs. Brisby goes to the rats’ home, where she is amazed to see their use of electricity and other human technology. She meets Nicodemus, the wise and mystical leader of the rats, and Justin, an extremely kind and friendly rat who is the Captain of the Guards. She learns that her late husband, along with the rats and Mr. Ages, was a part of a series of experiments at a place known as NIMH (which stands for the National Institute of Mental Health). The experiments had boosted their intelligence to human level, allowing them to easily escape. However, the rats have concocted “The Plan”, which is to leave the farm and live without stealing electiricity from humans. Nicodemus then gives Mrs. Brisby an amulet that gives magical power when its wearer is courageous.
Because of her husband’s prior relationship with the rats, they agree to help Mrs. Brisby move her home out of the path of the plow. Mrs. Brisby volunteers to drug the Fitzgibbon’s cat, Dragon, so that they can complete the move safely. Only mice are small enough to fit through the mouse hole leading to the house, and Jonathan was killed by Dragon while trying. Later that night, she successfully puts the drug into the cat’s food dish, but the Fitzgibbon’s son Billy catches her and convinces his mother to let him keep her as a pet. While trapped in a birdcage, she overhears a telephone conversation between Mr. Fitzgibbon and NIMH and learns that NIMH intends to come to the farm to exterminate the rats the next day. She manages to escape from the cage and runs off to warn Justin.
Meanwhile, the rats are completing the move during a thunderstorm. However, Jenner and his hesitant accomplice Sullivan, who wish to remain in the rose bush, kill Nicodemus, making it look like an accident. Mrs. Brisby arrives and tries to convince the rats that NIMH is coming and that they must leave immediately. Jenner becomes angry and knocks her down. Justin rushes to Mrs. Brisby’s aid, and a sword fight between him and Jenner ensues, which ends with Sullivan, himself mortally wounded, killing Jenner and saving Justin’s life.
Mrs. Brisby suddenly realizes that the house is sinking in the mud it landed in. Despite the best efforts of the rats, they are unable to pull it from the mud. However, Mrs. Brisby’s will to save her children gives power to the amulet, which she uses to lift the house out of the mud and move it to safety from the plow. The next morning, the rats have already gone to Thorn Valley with Justin as their new leader and Timothy has begun to recover. Jeremy also finds “Miss Right”, an equally clumsy crow, and the two fly away together.


My husband is a music buff and the 2 hours we had allotted for the museum stretched to half a day. This museum is jam packed with memorablia, instruments, costumes, photos and interactive music displays. Southern rock, country, blues and gospel are all represented. A music lovers dream. And yes, they do have to stop, put on those headsets, and listen to the tracks. They cannot resist the obsession. :) Cost is about $15 for two.


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Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — President Rodrigo Duterte is a president propelled to power through the force of social media. For better or for worse, he enjoys widespread support through a keyboard army, paid or unpaid, bent on flooding Facebook with comments defending or praising him.
If Barack Obama was dubbed the first social media president in the United States, Duterte may as well hold the same title in the Philippines. He was elected to office by wielding the power of the internet; he enjoys continued popularity because of it.
He may not be as social media savvy in the manner of Obama, who posts regular updates on Facebook, Twitter, and even Snapchat, but Duterte has his army of supporters - including Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson - doing that for him.
In CNN Philippines’ third Town Hall on the Duterte administration — where seven top government officials came together to discuss with the public the president’s first year of service — there were more than a hundred students who flocked to Far Eastern University’s ninth floor auditorium. They were a young and active audience: they shared, in one word, how they described Duterte’s first year of service. Answers ranged from “bias,” unpredictable,” “fierce,” “strong,” “powerful,” “audacious,” “monocrat,” “purge,” “great,” “eye opener,” and even the quite esoteric “sesquipedalian” (meaning long-winded).
The diversity of the students’ one word reactions reflected the nuance by which they articulated what they thought of the presidency. Most of them gave him a passing rate, starting from 75 to 95. One student, a Moro raised in Marawi, gave him a grade below 50. “Selfish po siya, ‘di siya nakikinig sa sinasabi ng karamihan, sa mababang sektor,” says 19-year-old Hissah, a communication undergraduate. “‘Yung airstrikes sa Marawi, bakit niya ba pinagpapatuloy ‘yung airstrikes doon? Madami na pong nanawagan sa kanya na itigil na po iyon.”
Christian, a 23-year-old marketing student, gave Duterte a grade of 80. “Siguro kailangan niyang i-balance ‘yung lahat ng pangangailangan, like the economy, transportation, ‘yung mga pinangako niya before,” he says. “Kasi nahalata naman natin na bumaba ‘yung ekonomiya ng Pilipinas sa pamamalakad niya.”
When Town Hall aired live on Facebook at 3 pm, comments came by the second. Any keen observer of social media will know: a typical comment thread, where the public is invited to comment, will surely include well-wishers from abroad. Virginia Jarin types as Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla justifies how martial law facilitates arrests in Marawi: “Watching from Glassel Park Los Angeles CA. Thank you CNN Philippines! ”Elizabeth Pamintuan Rosario watches from Rome, Italy. Doug Pittock watches from Adelaide, Australia. And so on.
In the heat of a politically-charged comment thread (where some have already ganged up against a certain Bobby Villanueva, who decries the killings under the administration) these oblivious, if not mundane greetings pop up randomly, almost providing comic relief. While inside the auditorium, students listen with rapt attention, there is a delightful barrage of opinionated noisemakers who assert their online dominance with a few taps of a keyboard.
Rightfully so, since a town hall, more than anything, is an open space for the people to talk to the government. In this age the definition of that “space” has meant not only the physical but the ephemeral: the wide world of Facebook likes and Twitter follows, of emojis and live video streaming. When Senator Richard Gordon belatedly joined the panel of government officials, he was welcomed with more fervor online.
He quietly slipped through the auditorium, in contrast to the enthusiastic, figurative applause that could be heard ringing through the greetings of some netizens, set in capital letters, for more effect.
Sen. Gordon, when asked about the effort to rebuild Marawi and retain its identity, turned the talk to tourism, a Marawi masterplan, and the need to let go of fear. The audience’s response was not immediate, but online, Joel Paras gushes: “After the insurgencies, Marawi will soon be called WOW MARAWI! THANK YOU SEN GORDON!” (Capital letters his.)
The atmosphere inside the auditorium was akin to that of a classroom: polite, engaged, if not a bit academic. Online, there were suggestions and constructive criticism, yet emotions ruled supreme. The distinction is key not only to understanding offline and online engagement, but also on how online audiences can win an election and support for a widely-criticized official.
Donald Trump won the U.S. election by optimizing big data and psychometrics, which focuses on personality and psychological traits as reflected by our Facebook likes, among others. Duterte may have unwittingly capitalized on similar data. His was an aggressive social media campaign, led by a few steadfast and influential supporters who captured the frustrations of a disappointed voting population, which drove the campaign forward.
A year ago, Duterte's social media director Nic Gabunada said in a piece for Campaign Asia: “We used live people, not bots. When we want certain things to trend on Twitter, we have our Twitter warriors who post anything or keep the same post just to have a quick trend. ”Messages were amplified through groups with members ranging from 300 to 800,000.
As Assistant Secretary TJ Batan discussed plans to improve the Philippine National Railway system and addressed corruption concerns with Metro Manila Development Authority Chief of Staff Jojo Garcia, Jhune Rayos del Sol emphatically commented online: "Strict enforcement ng traffic rules ang dapat ipatupad hindi ' yung pagkakaroon ng additional coding day !!! Ang hindi ko maintindihan, bakit ang pagbabawas ng sasakyan sa kalsada agad !!!! ”(Multiple exclamation points his.)
Some offered suggestions of opening government agencies for 24 hours. Online, the comment threads hinted of laughter. The government officials onstage smiled at the idea.
The hour and a half of discussion concluded with Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez emphasizing investments built upon a foundation of friendship with China and Russia, and Budget Secretary Ben Diokno discussing infrastructure projects. The officials stood and mingled with the students. Requisite selfies were taken. Gordon, especially, was popular with the young audience, who milled around him.
Online, comments now came in trickles. Latecomers would have to wait to watch the full video. One may now rely solely on imagination: What of the commenter from Italy? Does she have a family in the Philippines, or is she permanently based abroad? What of the commenter who supported Gordon? Is he about to finish work delayed?
There were more or less 500 live commenters, each sharing what they felt about their government: mostly praise, and some constructive criticism. Does this ring loudly offline, as it did online? Will they continue engaging? Will they write to their officials?
Or has it been enough, to have typed a few helpful suggestions on a keyboard?
CNN Philippines Town Hall: The First Year of the Duterte Administration premieres tomorrow at 8 pm on CNN Philippines (Free TV: Channel 9; Cable: Channel 14).


Council narrowly passed a motion to install a sidewalk along Dominion Avenue from Margaret Street to Penetanguishene Road.
“That is a heavily trafficked area. This needs to be done,” said Coun. George MacDonald, who put forth the motion to include the sidewalk project in the 2018 budget.
“There are good ideas and bad ideas. This is a good idea,” added MacDonald.
The stretch of sidewalk is estimated to cost around $140,000.
“It was one of the areas that was identified in the traffic master plan five years ago,” said Shawn Berriault, director of public works, noting that the cost would be over and above what was in the budget at the time.
The motion was carried 4-3, with councillors MacDonald, Jonathan…


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Mr. Keith Smaldon
|Senior VP of Business Development|
|USI/Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, MA & ME|
About Mr. Keith Smaldon
Mr. Keith Smaldon, a resident of Boston, Massachusetts, and New Gloucester, Maine, has distinguished his professional career with numerous successes and accolades. Throughout his nearly two decades of experience in the reinsurance and retail brokerage industries, Keith Smaldon has always strived to achieve maximum sales revenues while effectively leading and managing top tier teams. In his present position as Senior Vice President of Business Development for USI/Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, Keith Smaldon spearheads business development for all New England and offers his expertise in real estate, health care, professional employer organization (PEO), and captive insurance, as well as in alternative risk transfers and balance sheet liabilities.
Proficient at organizing effective sales and marketing strategies, Keith Smaldon operated as Managing Director of Sedgwick (now Marsh, Inc.) Northern New England and Sedgwick New England Region and led his staff to a desirable “Region of the Year Award” two years straight. Keith Smaldon’s exceptional knowledge of consultative sales and customer service resulted in the highest revenue growth and pre-tax profits for all Sedgwick offices ever. Harnessing the motivation and dedication of his employees, Keith Smaldon consistently achieved double-digit growth in regional annual revenue to over $30 million and profit increases as much as 75 to 100 percent while at Sedgwick.
Establishing a New England subsidiary of Hays Companies in Boston in 2000, Keith Smaldon spent six years as President, CEO, and Business Development Director of the mid-market property and casualty insurance and employee benefits broker and administrator. Keith Smaldon’s branch reached profitability within the first 18 months and attained a companywide record client retention rate of nearly 100 percent. Under Keith Smaldon’s leadership, the office also achieved business growth of over $100 million in insurance premiums.
Earning a certificate in general studies from the Aristotle School in London and a solid foundation in insurance management from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Keith Smaldon has frequently spoken on risk financing strategies at key industry events and meetings. Throughout his career, Mr. Keith Smaldon has placed a strong emphasis on professional development, obtaining an accreditation in U.S. Commercial, Marine, and Personal Lines Insurance from the College of Insurance in New York and attending several courses in branding and marketing at the Harvard Business School.

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Hawai’i Island is a sacred, unique place that must be protected. This knowledge inspired us to create Sustainable Hawai’i, an inspiring, empowering and interactive resource to help everyone, youth and adults alike, go green and care for our environment.
Click on any of the links below to view the different Sustainable Goals for Hawai’i:
Who are we?
This website and application provides a free online resource to youth, educators, business and community on Sustainability in Hawaii. By spotlighting the great work in our communities we can help support a green economy with jobs to enable Hawaii’s youth to practice economical, ecological, political, and cultural sustainability.
Design Thinking Hawaii and The Stone Soup Leadership Institute partnered to develop the website and application through stakeholder input and involvement. The work is funded by the support of the State of Hawaii through its expending agency, the Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism – Office of Planning.
Hawaii’s Sustainable Goals
The Hawaiian Islands’ rich culture is embedded in its indigenous language, people, practices and natural resources. The Kumulipo, or The Hawaiian Creation Chant, speaks of the relationships between the land and the heaven and the ocean, between the plants and the animals, and finally between man and woman.
Coral Reef Restoration & Ocean Preservation
The Hawaiian archipelago has suffered from several extreme coral bleaching events, caused by high ocean temperatures. If climate change were to stop today, scientists expect 90% of coral will die by 2050. The ocean is dying–and with it much of our world’s food supply.

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NFL: Santa Clara could get Super Bowl
NEW YORK — If the San Francisco 49ers get a new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., they could host a future Super Bowl.
The NFL Super Bowl Advisory Committee says it supports the plan to build the stadium in Santa Clara and will encourage a Super Bowl bid there.
Recent successful bids by Detroit, Arizona, North Texas, Indianapolis, and New Orleans all had new or substantially renovated stadiums as the cornerstone.
The Super Bowl Advisory Committee manages the bidding process for awarding the game. The 32 team owners vote on the site; the next such vote takes place in May for the 2014 game, with Tampa, Miami and East Rutherford, N.J., in the running.
The Super Bowl has not been played in California since 2003 when Super Bowl in San Diego.

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It is possible to stream music directly from your phone onto your computer. This allows you to take advantage of the powerful speakers on your computer, better manage your playlists, and have a seamless experience. Bluetooth is a simple and efficient way to do this.
Prepare your devices for Bluetooth connection
Turn on Bluetooth for your Phone
- Android : Navigate to Settings > Connected Devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth. Turn it on to make your device visible.
- Access Bluetooth settings on the iPhone by going to Settings > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on by toggling the switch.
Make sure that your phone can be found by nearby devices and is within range of your computer.
Enable Bluetooth for Your Windows Computer
Windows: Go to Settings > Devices and select Bluetooth & Other devices. Turn on Bluetooth.
Pairing your phone and Windows Computer
Pair your device from Your computer
Click on “+ Add Bluetooth or Other Device” on your computer once both devices are Bluetooth enabled. Choose “Bluetooth.” Select “Bluetooth.”
Pairing & Connecting Your Phone
Select your phone from the list. Both screens will display a pairing request containing a code. Verify that both the computer and phone codes are identical, and then click on “Connect” and “Pair”, respectively.
Listen to music on your phone
Open your favorite music app. You can use Spotify, Apple Music or Google Play Music. Start streaming the music.
Set your phone as audio source
Navigate to “Sound Settings” on your computer. You will see a list with output devices. You’ll see a list of output devices.
Troubleshooting common issues
You may still encounter problems, even though the process seems straightforward. Here are some of the most common and how to fix them.
Devices do not discover each other
Make sure that both devices are within range and have Bluetooth enabled. Sometimes, turning Bluetooth on and off again can fix the problem.
Connection failed after pairing
Make sure you have your phone set as your audio source in your computer. If that doesn’t work, remove the device from your computer and pair it again.
Poor Audio Quality
Check that there are no other wireless devices interfering with your Bluetooth connection. Check if your device has any software updates, which often fix Bluetooth issues.
Bluetooth allows you to stream music directly from your smartphone to your computer. This creates a more rich and versatile audio environment. There may be some glitches, but they are usually easily resolved. Enjoy seamless music streaming!