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Plavix Clopidogrel 75 Mg Side EffectsUpdated: The FDA has issued a public health advisory to highlight updated safety information regarding an interaction between clopidogrel (Plavix) and omeprazole.Clopidogrel is activated by CYP2C19, which also metabolizes proton pump inhibitors (PPI).Citalopram and CYP2C19 Drug Interactions. clopidogrel, and prasugrel. et al. Ticlopidine decreases the in vivo activity of CYP2C19 as measured by omeprazole.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors PPIsInhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is related to CYP2C19.Clopidogrel - Get up-to-date information on Clopidogrel side effects, uses, dosage, overdose, pregnancy, alcohol and more.Use of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to protect against gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients taking the antiplatelet agent clopidogrel (Plavix) may interfere.
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This assay detects loss-of-function variants in the CYP2C19 gene leading to reduced therapeutic.The strongest evidence for an interaction is between omeprazole and clopidogrel. Read more about Clopidogrel Dosing and CYP2C19 on Medscape.
Omeprazole Mechanism of ActionClopidogrel, omeprazole (EMA) Since clopidogrel is metabolised to its active metabolite partly by CYP2C19,.Clopidogrel and Omeprazole - A Drug Interaction of Importance.
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Why utilizing poultry manure fertilizer pellet machine in your farm for recycling poultry manure? The minerals of the poultry manure pellets are various because of many factors. Generally, there are about 3-5% nitrogen, 1.5-3.5% phosphorous, 1.5-3.0% potassium and many other trace nutrients.
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In the organic fertilizer production process, the fertilizer pellets moisture are about 15%-20%. So, in order to get dryer fertilizer, you need to use rotary drying and cooling machine. After processig, you can screen the organic fertilizer pellets and pack them.
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Then you can choose a fertilizer pelletizing machine to make the composting fertilizer materials into granular forms. For large capacity, the rotating drum granulator is very efficient. Its largest capacity is 30t/h, which makes it the most commonly used pelleting machine in large organic fertilizer plant.
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Organic fertilizer pellet machine can turn organic fertilizer materials into balls. That will improve the utilization rate of organic materials, it also plays a very important role in organic fertilizer manufacturing plant. Next you will get more information about organic fertilizer granulators. Flat Die
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What are the nutrient components of cow manure fertilizer pellet machine products? Cow dung bio fertilizer is among the best fertilizers. Cow dung manure fertilizers pellets can supply your crops and garden plants with the best organic matter bulk. By rough calculation, they generally contain 3% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus, and 1% potassium.
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How To Earn Extra Income with Naturae
Naturae feels your heartbeats. We share the same pain caused by this pandemic. Jobs are lost. Bills are piling up. Earning a little extra money somewhere is a huge help. Therefore, Naturae is launching this platform to open a window of opportunities to entrepreneur-minded people and to all those who are looking for another source of income. Even if you are not into business but want to earn a living, you have the potential to earn an extra income by signing up as a vendor and filling your online store with Naturae products. There is no money involved in this business opportunity. There are no signup fees collected. Your only investment is your time, effort, internet connection, cellphone, email address, and social media account where you can promote your products. When someone buys at your store, you will get a 10% Commission in dollar currency no matter which country are you in.
How it works
After you signup, you can log in to your account and click “My Account” on the upper right corner of the website. Your dashboard will open. See the below photo.
The red button in the center that says “Go to Vendor Dashboard” is the link to your Vendor control panel. Vendor means Seller. Naturae gives you an opportunity to become a reseller that earns 10% commission per sold product. This is totally voluntary. It’s up to you if you want to resell the Naturae products for added income or not. This is a win-win situation. All you need to do is to click the red button to take you to the vendor dashboard. See sample below.
and dress up your store. Search for Naturae products you want to resell on your vendor store. Save the pictures and copy the descriptions. Add a new product on your vendor dashboard, upload the pictures you saved then paste the descriptions. When everything is ready, share the product page on your social media accounts, email the link to your friends and family or send through a text message.
If you are a vlogger, then you can vlog the products and send your followers to your store. If you make a sale, it will show in your vendor dashboard. Your commission will also be displayed. The withdrawal threshold is $10 which means, you can withdraw your money when your wallet reaches a $10 balance.
This is a great opportunity to make extra income. You don’t need to worry about preparing the products and shipping them. Naturae will do it for you. All you need to do is to share your store and that’s it. You can be sleeping while earning an extra income. Your buyer doesn’t have to be signed up for you to receive a commission if they bought from your store.

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Acoustic emission (AE) transducers are commonly used to monitor the intensity of mechanical contacts in various sliding applications including magnetic head-disk interfaces (HDI). The authors introduce a method to obtain the electrical energy of the AE transducer from the output signal voltage. Calibration experiments were run to determine the calibration factor for converting the AE electrical energy to mechanical energy that is released during mechanical contacts at the HDI. Analytical models to calculate the energy released as a result of mechanical contacts arising from slider-disk interaction, from the presence of particulate contamination at the HDI, and those from head-disk interactions during dynamic load/unload (L/UL) in L/UL drives are presented. Experimental results for some of the cases described by the models are presented.


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There is an informal settlement in Egypt, currently occupying a four-mile-long graveyard in Cairo. It has been reported that between 500,000 and one million people live "in makeshift homes between the tombs" in the Cairo Necropolis (also known as 'The City of the Dead').
In a bid to contribute to the quality of life of these people, architects Mouaz Abouzaid, Bassel Omara and Ahmed Hammad propose a micro-housing initiative that utilizes shipping containers. This form of architecture has become increasingly popular within the industry due to its compactness, modularity, and affordability. The layout boasts "eight homes built around a central courtyard with a tower in the center." Dubbed 'Sheltainers,' the proposal was named the winner in the WAFX Ethics and Value category of the World Architecture Festival.

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As President Obama prepares to deliver his final State of the Union address Tuesday, he can only hope for better treatment than the last two-term president received. The White House back in 2008 was less than thrilled when President George W. Bush’s appearance before a joint session of Congress was overshadowed by another event scheduled by a rival politician more skilled at commanding the media spotlight. That troublemaker’s name was Barack Obama.
He was candidate Barack Obama then. And Jan. 28, 2008, was one of the most important days of his campaign. Less than six miles away from Capitol Hill, then-Sen. Obama was donning the mantle of the Kennedy family at what news reports described as a “Beatlesesque” event at American University. There, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, in what the AU News Service called “part rock concert, part rally, part coronation,” officially endorsed Obama over rival Sen. Hillary Clinton on live TV. Six hours later, President Bush took to the House rostrum. He had a bigger audience. But, The Washington Post concluded, he was “upstaged by the larger and louder speech of the day” given by Kennedy.
Eight years later, now-President Obama will see if he’s still able to keep that spotlight or whether it will be drawn away by the larger and louder candidates of the day who are fighting to win his job. For Obama’s upstaging of Bush was not the first time an incumbent president has been frustrated trying to make the country—and Congress—pay attention to his last State of the Union address. To the dismay of those incumbents, the reaction has often been a national shrug at a message tuned out as one they’ve heard before.

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August 15th, 2011
The new team of national student officers was here for training from July 21-28 and what a great group of students this is. Each team is a perennial reminder of what SkillsUSA is really about: recognizing and nurturing the next generation of America’s leaders and champions. The week of training is a special time. We get to see individuals from diverse backgrounds as they learn about each other and about themselves while becoming a team with a common purpose: to represent their fellow students, SkillsUSA and CTE.
This year’s team looks as though it will be outstanding. To see the group photo of the officer team and their elected offices, please visit: www.skillsusa.org/students/officers.shtml.
August 15th, 2011
In Chicago, July 24 -27, I attended the Construction Industry Institute (CII). It was a tremendous networking opportunity to meet with major contractors and business owners. I understand this was the first time students were involved in the CII conference and the first time there was a concentration on crafts. SkillsUSA was there in partnership with NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
Past SkillsUSA national officer Katie Grimnes, who is training to be an electrical line worker, spoke during the opening general session to a tremendous response. CII also showed a video produced in cooperation by NCCER and SkillsUSA. Later during the conference, I moderated a panel entitled “Embracing Youth, Diversity & the Future of Our Craft Professionals.” Katie Grimnes was on the panel along with past SkillsUSA member Holley Thomas, a certified structural welder with Kellogg, Brown and Root in Alabama and Dr. Mittie Cannon, Director of Workforce at the Robbins & Morton Group a supporter of SkillsUSA in Alabama.
Among the individuals I met was a gentleman from the Smithsonian. He said he might be of assistance in archiving SkillsUSA memorabilia. I’m hopeful SkillsUSA will be invited back to CII next year.


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Majic Manfred is a recording artist and a songwriter. His genre is alternate Rock and afro rock. Sunshine is a single off his upcoming Album ‘Trees‘ due for release next month.
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The tarmac of the airport is filled with a constellation of uniforms from different nations.
As a Taliban offensive encircles the Afghan capital, there’s increasingly only one way out for those fleeing the war, Kabul’s international airport is the only one way in for U.S. troops sent to protect American diplomats still on the ground.
The US embassy to be evacuated in the next 72 hours.
The lucky ones, those who managed to get a ticket for a flight out to anywhere, then wait more than three hours to make it inside the terminal, bidding tearful goodbyes to loved ones they are leaving behind.
As the Taliban draw closer, the lines and the panic only grow.
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Fruits are full of nutrients and vitamins. It is a great supplementary food for everyone. Humans and animals are both benefitting from consuming fruits. This also includes our favorite pets.
Cockatiels are a bird specie that also benefit from eating fruits. However, we should be careful about the fruits that we are going to feed them and how they can be served best for our avian to enjoy.
In this post, I will tell you about what fruits can cockatiels eat.
I will walk you through the delicious snacks your bird will love. So, what are we waiting for?
Let’s dig in.
Fruits Cockatiels Can Eat
When provided with the appropriate food, clever and gregarious cockatiels have the potential to flourish.
Their diet would benefit greatly from the inclusion of fruits, which would provide a variety of vitamins and minerals for them to take advantage of.
When deciding which fruits your cockatiel can eat, it is essential to keep in mind that certain fruits may not be suitable for them, or at the the least, should only be offered on a sporadic basis.
The list that follows contains some of the nicest fruits that you could provide to your feathered buddy, and it goes as follows:
Did you know that in addition to being one of the time-honored snack meals that people all around the world love, an apple is also a fantastic option for the bird that you keep as a pet? It is an excellent source of vitamin C and many other necessary elements.
However, before serving, you should make sure that any seeds are removed because they contain cyanide, which is toxic to birds.
A delicacy that is enjoyed by both people and animals alike! Bananas are an excellent choice for cockatiels as a snack food since they are loaded with the minerals magnesium and potassium and also include nutritional fiber.
Be sure to mash the bananas before you feed them to the chicks so that they won’t be able to choke on the larger pieces, this is especially important if you have young chicks.
Grapes are not only delicious delights, but they are also incredibly wonderful sources of antioxidants. Grape juice is particularly beneficial.
Be sure to cut these into small pieces so that your little bird won’t have to swallow too much all at once.
However, since there have been studies relating the ingestion of grapes by birds with kidney failure, you should limit the amount of this fruit in its diet.
Another tasty treat that is suitable for your companion bird to enjoy throughout the heat! Because of their high water content, watermelons are excellent choices for snacks to consume on hot days when it may be required to maintain enough hydration levels.
However, you should try to avoid eating them in big quantities because the high sugar content could contribute to obesity problems in the future.
Fruit Juice For Your Cockatiel
Many individuals believe that fruit juice is a healthier drink alternative to soda or other sugary drinks; our feathered companions hold the same belief.
Cockatiels require a variety of critical nutrients, and fruit drinks such as apple cider and cranberry juice offer these in addition to other advantages, such as the vitamins A and iron that help strengthen the immune system that are provided by these beverages.
Cautious Caution When Feeding Fruits To Cockatiels
Not everything that can be consumed by humans is necessarily safe or good for the animals in our care.
Due to their high acidity levels, common citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, lemons, and tangerines should never be given to birds; the pits from peaches and plums may also cause choking hazards;
Onions and garlic have been linked with causing red blood cell damage in birds, so please refrain from giving them at all costs.
Finally, before purchasing anything new, you should always carefully examine the product label.
Certain canned foods may include additional sugars or preservatives that are harmful to your health.
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The Joy of Cockatiel Talking: How To Get Your Bird Chatting In No Time. There is a lot to learn about Cockatiels, hopefully, this post on
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During its long operational history, Goodyear has built and operated more than 300 lighter-than-air vehicles since 1917, including two large rigid airships – the U.S.S. Macon and U.S.S. Akron. This is the first semi-rigid airship to be built in the 95-year history of the Wingfoot Lake Hangar.
For more than 87 years, the Goodyear blimps have appeared at the most watched news, entertainment and sporting events around the world. The blimps also heavily support local and national charities, and community emergency response programs.
Goodyear owns and operates three airships in the United States. Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 69,000 people and manufactures its products in 52 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear's blimps and products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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Information and guidance on delivering Bookstart
Key Bookstart messages to give to mums, dads and carers when gifting Bookstart packs.
Bookstart supports multi-agency working with a wide range of objectives across sectors.
Tailored information for librarians delivering Bookstart, including tips and guidance on gifting the packs and the benefits of Bookstart for library services.
Advice and guidance for health visitors and other health professionals on the benefits of Bookstart gifting and how Bookstart Baby can be incorporated into the Healthy Child Programme.
Guidance for early years practitioners on delivering the Bookstart programme, including tips for Treasure pack gifting and how Bookstart can help support EYFS objectives and forge links with parents and carers.
Tips, guidance and key messaging for those professionals delivering Bookstart to new babies and their families at birth registration.
Bookstart is for every child within every family, no matter what that family's make-up or circumstance. This section offers guidance on working with harder-to-reach parents and families, including tips and ideas from practitioners and service providers.
A guide for practitioners gifting Bookstart Additional Needs packs to the children and families they support.
BookTrust works directly with publishers to purchase books for the Bookstart packs. Find out how books are selected.
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Flood Strategy Options Assessment FAQs
The drivers for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management Taskforce options assessment date back to 2012 and relate to:
- the 2011 Brisbane floods which demonstrated the consequences of major flooding in urban areas
- the long history of flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley
- significant growth in the valley since the last major floods in the early 1990s
- the large population needing to evacuate in a flood, and the constrained evacuation network
- the 2012 State Infrastructure Strategy, which, recognising the above issues and concerns, recommended:
‘‘the NSW Government review all the major flood mitigation options available, including raising the Warragamba Dam wall, to significantly reduce the potential economic and social impact of flooding in the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley.’
The Taskforce Options Assessment Report brings together data and analysis from investigations and reports undertaken over four years. It synthesises into one document the approach, methodology, processes and outcomes of the assessments undertaken by the Taskforce (2014-2016), building on the work of the 2013 Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management Review.
The analysis underpins the Resilient Valley, Resilient Communities - Hawkesbury Nepean Valley Flood Risk Management Strategy (Flood Strategy), released by the NSW Government in 2017.
The Taskforce Options Assessment Report was prepared to support ongoing engagement for the environmental impact statement (EIS) currently being prepared for the proposal to raise Warragamba Dam for flood mitigation and scheduled for public exhibition in 2020. It also addresses requests from stakeholders for more detailed information on the options assessment that informed the Flood Strategy.
The Taskforce Options Assessment Report contains information about the broad range of options investigated in developing the Flood Strategy.
The options fall into two main categories, infrastructure and non-infrastructure options. Infrastructure options included new flood mitigation dams, river diversion channels, river dredging, local levees, and regional evacuation road upgrades. Non-infrastructure measures included land use planning and development controls, voluntary house purchase, flood mapping and forecasting, community awareness and floodplain governance.
As part of this work, detailed investigations into options related to Warragamba Dam included:
- operating the dam differently (pre-releasing water ahead of a flood, or ‘surcharging’ the gates)
- lowering the full supply level by five or 12 metres (the lowest possible with the existing dam gates)
- raising the dam wall by 14 or 20 metres to create a flood mitigation zone.
The 2013 Flood Management Review for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley confirmed there is no simple solution to reduce flood risk. A mix of actions is needed to reduce risk now and into the future.
Infrastructure options can significantly reduce flood risk by lowering the chance of a flood event, reducing the exposure of homes and business to flood, and by increasing the certainty of time for evacuation. Options such as dams, regional road upgrades and drainage works were assessed in terms of the cost and benefit impacts.
Non-infrastructure options were assessed largely in relation to how they contributed to the prepare, response and recovery aspects of flood risk management, as well as the extent to which they contributed to the maintenance of flood mitigation benefits over time.
The Taskforce Options Assessment Report details the methods used to assess options. These include:
- detailed technical analysis of options to create a shortlist of feasible options
- a new regional flood model and extensive flood modelling using the ‘Monte Carlo’ technique
- mapping all existing and permissible development in already identified precincts in the floodplain
- a new ‘agent-based’ evacuation model used to run thousands of evacuation scenarios
- assessment of flood damages and risk to life under multiple flood scenarios
- preliminary environmental, cultural and social impact assessment of shortlisted options
- cost benefit analysis of shortlisted options, including sensitivity analysis.
 Monte Carlo simulation performs risk analysis building models and possible results by substituting a range of values for any factor that has inherent uncertainty. Using this method, around 19,500 flood scenarios were run to reflect the significant uncertainty around catchment conditions, rainfall frequency and pattern, dam storage levels, and timing of inflows from the tributary rivers and creeks.
 The ‘agent base’ (individual car) model was purpose-built for the Taskforce by NICTA (now Data61 with CSIRO). The model simulated more than 12,500 evacuations involving a broad range of variables related to: current and expected future population, road networks, evacuation procedures, potential infrastructure upgrades, and 46 flood events ranging in probability. This model is currently being upgraded to support the environmental impact assessment for the Warragamba Dam Raising Proposal, as well as emergency, road and land-use planning as part of the implementation of Phase One of the Flood Strategy.
Based on the evaluations, raising Warragamba Dam by around 14 metres for flood mitigation was selected as the most effective infrastructure option. It provided the largest net benefits - balancing the significant reduction in risks to people’s lives and homes downstream, with the impacts of temporary increased upstream inundation.
However, as the dam raising would not eliminate flood risk entirely, the Flood Strategy includes a range of non-infrastructure measures essential to mitigate and manage the ongoing flood risk. These include: new regional frameworks for land use and evacuation road planning; new flood risk mapping and information; building the capacity of the community to prepare for and respond to flood; improved rainfall and flood forecasting; and new evacuation road signage. Phase One of the Flood Strategy (2016-2021) is currently being implemented across state and local government, businesses and the community - coordinated by Infrastructure NSW.
Some material in the Taskforce Options Assessment Report will be superseded by ongoing work under the Flood Strategy. Population, risk to life, flood damages and relevant cost estimates are being updated for the Warragamba Dam Raising Environmental Impact Statement and preparation of a final business case to the NSW Government.
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Nintendo’s as-yet-unseen Nintendo 3DS handheld still hasn’t been revealed to a feverish gaming public, but Brit games site CVG is already reporting the device will arrive in stores this October.
Quoting “UK industry sources,” the site claims the handheld, a direct successor to the Nintendo DS line of handhelds with 3D graphics, will be launched a full two months before Christmas.
Nintendo dismissed the report as “rumor and speculation,” though an October 2010 launch date is perfectly plausible. Not only would it mean the new handheld gets a good run-up to the Christmas season, Nintendo itself has promised the 3DS will launch “before March 2011”.
In the meantime, we’ll have to wait a while longer before getting the chance to see the new hardware – it’s scheduled to be shown off at the E3 games expo this June.
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Description - Simply Magic by Mary Balogh
When Susannah is introduced to the charming, handsome Peter Edgeworth, he instantly unsettles her with his seductive gaze and brash pursuit. Yet the more Peter advances, the more Susanna withdraws. Suspecting that Susanna is haunted by a tragic history, Peter is determined to defy the mysteries of her past for a future with this exquisite creature.
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Country Financial Agency manager receives honor
Country Financial Agency Manager Kevin Thompson of Detroit Lakes recently received the Gold International Management Award for excellence in management.
The International Management Award is presented annually by GAMA International, a professional organization in the financial services industry.
Agency managers receiving this award offer superior sales and service to clients and excel in the leadership, recruitment and encouragement of professional growth and development of the agents in their offices.
Thompson manages the Northern Lights agency and serves clients from his office at 4166 31st Ave. S., Fargo. The office phone number is (701) 235-7812.

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A 7-year-old Dalit girl, belonging to the Madiga community, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a government primary school headmaster in Thullur mandal, Guntur district. The incident came to light on Tuesday, after the victim’s parents protested outside the school and demanded police action.
According to reports, on Monday the victim complained of stomach ache, following which she was taken to a government hospital. At the hospital after examination, the doctors revealed that the girl was sexually assaulted. Police said that the girl was being assaulted for many months by the accused Dadigi Subba Rao.
Based on the complaint filed by the girl’s mother, police have filed a case under IPC sections 376 (rape), 376 AB (rape of woman under the age of 12), Prevention of Atrocities against SCs and STs Act, and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act 2012.
“The accused had been assaulting the victim for many months,” said T Vijaya Krishna, Inspector, Thullur police station. The headmaster has been detained by the police, but is yet to be officially arrested. The investigating officer for the case is Deputy Commissioner of Police Y Srinivas Reddy.
In a similar incident, which happened in January, a 42-year-old school teacher, teaching at a government school had allegedly raped a Class 2 student. The incident happened in Krishna district. The girl suffered several injuries. Though initially the parents did not file a complaint fearing social stigma, after being persuaded by child rights activists, a complaint was filed, and the accused was subsequently arrested.
In the same month, another incident of rape at a school came out from Prakasam. In this incident, the school director was accused of sexually assaulting the student. The accused was arrested after a police complaint.


More community input into preschools needed
22 October 2008
More community input into preschools needed: Greens
Green Party Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei welcomes Government funding of $9 million over two years to develop nine new early childhood education services on existing school sites in south Auckland, but calls for more grassroots community involvement rather than the state subsidising overseas-owned education franchises.
"It's a good thing to put money into early childhood education - but the problem is there's a proliferation of private chain stores for early childhood education subsidised with public money.
"The Green Party wants to see a shift to the community sector. Until we find a mechanism to address the flow of public money into the private sector, that community sector is always going to suffer."
Mrs Turei says the number one issue in the early childhood education sector is funnelling money offshore to internationally-owned companies.
"The priority for taxpayer money must be in community based, not-for-profit early childhood education, rather than boosting the profits of private companies."


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Axiom of Maria
Axiom of Maria Unlike conventional games that follow predictable narratives, the Axiom of Maria beckons players into a labyrinth of enigmas, challenging them to uncover its secrets while navigating through an ethereal landscape of imagination and intrigue. The Axiom of Maria is not merely a game but an immersive experience that transcends traditional gaming boundaries. It blurs the lines between reality and fiction, inviting players to delve into the depths of their subconscious and explore the intricacies of the human psyche. Conceived by visionary game developers, the presents a narrative-driven adventure that unfolds through cryptic puzzles, surreal visuals, and haunting soundscapes.
The Journey Begins
As players embark on their journey through the Axiom of Maria, they find themselves thrust into a surreal dreamscape where reality intertwines with fantasy. The game eschews conventional gameplay mechanics in favor of a more introspective approach, encouraging players to reflect on their own perceptions of reality and existence. Each interaction within the game world serves as a piece of the puzzle, gradually unraveling the mysteries of Maria’s enigmatic realm. From cryptic symbols etched into the fabric of the environment to elusive messages hidden within the soundtrack, every aspect of the game is designed to challenge players’ intellect and intuition. The true essence of the Axiom of Maria lies not in its solutions but in the journey of discovery itself, where players are free to interpret and unravel its secrets in their own unique way.
A Symphony of Sound and Vision
One of the most captivating aspects of the Axiom of Maria is its immersive audiovisual experience. From haunting melodies that echo through the corridors of the mind to surreal landscapes that shift and morph with every step, the game’s audio and visual design work in harmony to create an atmosphere of unparalleled immersion. Every pixel and note serves a purpose, guiding players deeper into the labyrinth of Maria’s mysteries. Players from around the world have formed online forums and communities dedicated to unraveling the game’s secrets, sharing theories and insights in an ongoing quest for understanding. The Axiom of Maria is not just a game—it’s a phenomenon that transcends the boundaries of traditional gaming culture.
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Dictionary of the Queer International, 2021
Dictionary of the Queer International is an exhibition that stems from a book by the same name, edited by Yevgeniy Fiks and published by ArtsEverywhere and Publication Studio Guelph in 2020, which consists of words and phrases in local queer languages, including “Temotichesky” from Russia, “Beke” in the Philippines, “Polari” from the U.K., “Pajuba” in Brazil, among others.
In this exhibition, Fiks takes the Dictionary of the Queer International further and composes poems by mixing words and phrases from different local queer languages from around the world. Fiks’s queer internationalist poetry, presented as text on banners and designed by Katya Sivers, reimagines internationalism, evokes experiments in utopian language creation, and contributes to the queer critique of cultural imperialism and globalization.
The question of culture and language comes to the foreground more than ever at times of political uncertainty, as a form of cultural resistance to both hierarchical globalization and a nationalism of exclusion. In this current political and cultural situation, Dictionary of the Queer International proposes a vision of international, intersectional, and non-hierarchical queer culture via the creation of an imaginary queer fusion-language.
Dictionary of the Queer International proposes a vision of an international queer language of multi-locality and horizontality. The exhibition is also imagined as a site of knowledge production -- for the revising of Dictionary of the Queer International, Volume 1 and for the collection of content for Dictionary of the Queer International, Volume 2.
The show was designed by Katya Sivers. Photography by Rocio Chacon.

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ageist editors | march 1, 2018
wearable tech diagnosing diabetes
We believe the future of medicine will involve wearable tech. The first incarnations of this are already here. Currently available wearables with heart rate monitors — Apple Watch, Android Wear, Garmin and Fitbit — can now detect early signs of diabetes with 85% accuracy, according to a study from app developer Cardiogram and the University of California, San Francisco. In a study involving 14,000 Apple Watch and Android Wear users, health sensor data was used to train a deep neural network called DeepHeart to identify participants with and without diabetes.
More than 100 million adults in the US have diabetes or prediabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This new technology is a major diagnostic improvement as a quarter of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, and more than 88% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Thank you to TheOpinionator for the research on this piece.


An important safety note: As with most fire services across the country, we strongly discourage any sort of re-enactment of the Great Fire of London involving burning models. These active displays are not only a fire risk, but they also promote dangerous fire setting behaviour to children.
Read the National Fire Chiefs Council position statement about re-enactments.
Our videos and worksheets will help your class to understand:
- how the Great Fire of London started
- why the fire spread
- what equipment people used to fight the fire
- how effective the equipment was
- how the fire service works today and how this affects fighting fires now
- how we can prevent a fire starting.
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April 2, 2005
Our story thus far… About a year ago, I purchased a Belkin DVI/USB KVM switch. It worked alright, and a few months later I posted a brief review of it..
(A brief aside—what’s a DVI-USB KVM switch? A KVM switch is a device to switch a single Keyboard, Monitor (the V is for video) and Mouse between multiple computers. DVI is a standard for digital interfaces to (usually) LCD monitors, a more accurate (hopefully) alternative to analog VGA. Mice and Keyboards used to use their own interface, but now are often USB based. So a DVI-USB KVM switch is meant to switch a DVI-based monitor (usually LCD), and a USB keyboard and mouse between multiple computers)
It turns out that I’m about the only one who seems to have had any luck with the Belkin unit. Since last summer, the post has received nearly a hundred comments discussing the multiple problems people have had with these units, some competing units, and problems with those.


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A marketing chief has hailed Chesterfield town centre - amid continuing concerns about empty shops on the high street.
On Monday, the Thomas Cook store on Low Pavement became the latest unit to end up vacant after the holiday firm collapsed into liquidation.
Earlier this month, the Herbert Brown pawnbrokers in Pavements Shopping Centre ceased trading and the William Hill bookmakers on Stephenson Place also closed its doors.
In this recent online poll on our website, 57 per cent of people said they did not consider Chesterfield town centre to be a good place to shop - and shoppers regularly contact us to complain about the number of empty shops on the high street.
However, Dom Stevens, manager of Destination Chesterfield, is optimistic.
He told the Derbyshire Times: "It is always disappointing to see retailers disappear from the high street and the recent departures are a reflection of the changing retail landscape nationally.
"However, Chesterfield is adapting well to this.
"Our shop vacancy rate remains below the national average and there are a number of initiatives in place to further increase footfall in the town centre which will help to attract new businesses.
"Already we are seeing success with town centre events, like the Motor Fest and the forthcoming 1940s market, which bring people into the centre.
"Vicar Lane is offering flexible rents to retailers which has resulted in a number of new independent stores investing and opening in the town.
"There is also interest in a number of the new units in the former Co-op at Elder Way."
Mr Stevens added: "Chesterfield's high street is distinctive and that is to our advantage.
"We have a good mix of independent and chain retailers which, when combined with an events programme and the council's commitment to town centre living and regeneration, is making a very real difference in helping Chesterfield town centre evolve and adapt to meet the needs of consumers."


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Pence, who served under former President and current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, is expected to personally launch his campaign for the GOP nomination on Wednesday. A spokesman for Pence confirmed the FEC filings.
The former vice president is expected to bring a more traditionally conservative voice to a primary field that has been drowned out by the populist preachings of Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Pence served more than a decade in the U.S. House and one term as governor of Indiana, establishing himself as a staunch conservative before becoming Trump’s running mate in his winning 2016 presidential campaign.
But he faces some stiff headwinds in the race to the White House as he fights to win the support of a party that remains largely loyal to Trump.
His poll numbers are better than some of his competitors’ but have mostly hovered around the low- to mid-single digits in surveys of the prospective primary field.
His campaign is booting up weeks, if not months, later than those of many of his rivals, including Trump and DeSantis, who are leading the pack in polls.
And it’s unclear if Pence will be able to generate a big enough war chest to be able to meaningfully compete with other contenders’ operations, some of which were flush with cash from the outset or poised to benefit from massive spending from allied super PACs. One such group backing DeSantis, for instance, expects to wield a $200 million operating budget.
Perhaps one of Pence’s biggest hurdles: Walking the fine line of touting his accomplishments in the “Trump-Pence administration,” as he often calls it, while distinguishing himself from his former boss.
Pence in recent months has said that the executive branch under Trump and Pence could have done more to rein in spending. He has also been one of the few politicians of either party to regularly call for changes to Social Security and Medicare, voluntarily touching the so-called third rail of politics that most of his opponents have avoided.
Pence’s once-close alliance with Trump imploded after he refused to aid the then-president’s efforts to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.
Trump, both publicly and privately, had heaped pressure on Pence to reject key Electoral College votes for Biden while Pence presided over a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021. Biden had won 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232 — a fact cemented by the Electoral College weeks earlier — and federal lawmakers had gathered at the U.S. Capitol building to confirm Biden’s victory in what was historically a ceremonial event.
Pence said just before that gathering began that he did not have the constitutional authority to unilaterally decide which electoral votes should or should not be counted. That announcement infuriated many of Trump’s supporters who had gathered at a nearby rally to hear the then-president echo unfounded and debunked conspiracy theories about widespread election fraud.
Many of those rallygoers were among the thousands of Trump’s backers who then stormed the Capitol, forcing Pence and members of Congress to flee the House and Senate chambers. Some of the rioters chanted “Hang Mike Pence” as they marched through the building.
As the riot unfolded, Trump tweeted that Pence “didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done.”
Pence has stood by his actions on the day of the Capitol riot, while mostly avoiding explicitly criticizing Trump. He has said Trump was “wrong” to believe the vice president could overthrow the election, but has cast doubt on whether Trump committed a crime related to those actions. Pence also vowed to fight a grand jury subpoena for his testimony in a special counsel investigation into whether the efforts to undo the 2020 election results were unlawful.
Pence’s break with Trump over the 2020 election nevertheless made him an enemy of some Republicans. In a recent survey from Quinnipiac University, 35% of Republican registered voters said they held an unfavorable opinion of Pence — a significantly higher figure than Trump (11%), DeSantis (5%) and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (12%) received.
While his standing in the Republican mainstream seemed to wane following the Capitol riot and the 2022 midterms, Trump remains the Republican to beat in the 2024 primary. Polls show him leading the pack of potential primary challengers and keeping a firm grip on a base of voters that forms a sizable chunk of the GOP.
Pence has taken a few oblique jabs at his former boss in the run-up to his campaign launch, predicting that there will be “better candidates” than Trump in 2024.
He also suggested that Trump deserved blame for the GOP’s underperformance in the 2022 midterms. “Our candidates that were focused on the past, particularly on relitigating the last election, did not do well,” Pence told CNBC in an apparent reference to Trump, who has made his denial of the 2020 election results a central theme of his 2024 campaign.


Russian firm KOKS puts London share float plan on hold
Russian mining firm KOKS cited 'market conditions' as it put a plan for a London listing on ice, raising concerns that a planned £1.7billion worth of Russian floats could run into trouble.
Speaking as the Footsie gained 14.04 points to 5997.38, a spokesman said the political unrest in Egypt had dampened investors' appetite for risk, sparking concern within KOKS that they would not achieve their target price of between $12.50 and $16.
KOKS was hoping to raise some £323million, valuing the company at £1.6billion, via a primary listing in Moscow and a secondary listing in London.
Three other Russian floats are planned for next week - pump manufacturer HMS Hydraulic, ChelPipe and Nord Gold.
City firm Collins Stewart said the remaining trio might have to be more realistic about valuation: 'There is not a whole lot of evidence to suggest that the market conditions are bad,' their analyst said. 'The more likely reason is the over-optimistic valuation'.
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Rates of interest are really a topic that is hot now. Up to immediate past, mortgage loan prices were exactly the same as investment loan prices. Throughout the last couple of months, banking institutions are interest that is slowly increasing to the level where Interest just (IO) loans are 1% more than Principal & Interest (P&I) loans. With a 100 foundation points’ price huge difference, you have to start thinking about whether or not it nevertheless makes sense that is financial spend IO on your initial investment loan.
Quick recap on why this really is happening…
APRA (the regulator) desires home loan clients to start paying off financial obligation and so they will have directed banking institutions and loan providers to somewhat lessen the amount of current and IO that is new. Reference my blog that is prior explaining directions and way to banking institutions and exactly why IO loans are actually more costly than P&I loans.
Do I need to pay my home loan off prior to making major repayments on my investment loan?
Quite often, top strategy is/has gone to spend down your property loan debt very very first, prior to making major repayments on your initial investment loans. This tactic lets you optimise your taxation advantages by directing more money towards your non debt that is tax-deductible reducing your investment (tax-deductible) financial obligation.
In some instances, in addition is practical to cover IO on your own mortgage loan whilst cash that is accumulating an offset account (or redraw). This tactic allows you to make use of the growing equity of the property and leveraging it into more investment assets (like home) to generate wealth faster. “Time” on the market is the key to producing wealth that is massive home. Making IO repayments purchases you some time allows you to buy more home sooner.
While the above strategy continues to be legitimate but still appropriate, the greater interest for IO loans has raised issue on whether IO repayments nevertheless makes economic sense.
Your position is unique to you personally, and unfortuitously there’s no rule that is simple of. However let’s look at a situation to assist you determine if spending IO on your initial investment loan continues to be the best strategy, or whether you ought to change to P&I repayments.
- Mr customer includes a $ owner-occupier that is 500kOO) house loan, and
- Mr customer features a $ investment that is 500kINV) loan
- For the investment loan, let’s assume the rate that is p&I 4%, and also the IO price is 5%
Exactly just exactly What the true figures assert if making P&I repayments michigan star title and loans in the investment loan
- Repayments $2,387 per calender month (pcm)
- End of 12 months 1, cashflow needed $28,644 ($19,840 interest + $8,804 principal)
- Balance owing $491,195
- End of 5, cash flow required $143,220 ($95,458 interest + $47,762 principal year)
- Balance owing $452,238
Just exactly What the true figures say if making IO repayments in the investment loan
- Repayments $2,083 pcm
- End of 1, cash flow required $25,000 ($25,000 interest + $0 principal year)
- Balance owing $500,000
- End of Year 5, cashflow needed $125,000 ($125,000 interest + $0 principal)
- Balance owing $500,000
Go right to the calculators web page on our site to exercise other situations.
Which can be better? IO repayments or P&I repayments regarding the investment loan?
Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages making use of the above situation to assist you in deciding.
Benefits of having to pay IO…
- Less money movement needed, $18,220 over five years ($3,644 per year, or $304 pcm)
- The excess $18,220 money over five years could lessen your OO loan by around 6 years
- Spending OO financial obligation faster means more equity in your PPOR, that may then be leveraged/geared into purchasing more opportunities and producing more wide range
- Interest on investment loans is income tax deductible, whereas in your mortgage loan it really isn’t
- You are taking benefit of negative gearing advantages, which means additional interest compensated is provided between both you while the ATO (e.g. The ATO would foot the balance up to $23,171 on the basis of the typical marginal taxation price of 30%)
Drawbacks of having to pay IO…
- Better scrutiny by banking institutions and loan providers when IO that is assessing
- During the end of 5 years, loan owing is nevertheless $500,000
- In the end of five years, interest compensated is $77,238 greater
- Making P&I repayments from Day 1 on your invested interest loan can lead to paying down the loan around 6 years sooner, saving $150,000 in interest
- Whilst IO loan would lead to $304 pcm in extra income (that can easily be utilized to cover down your OO debt sooner), frequently the money would wander off in a “black opening” resulting in nil overall advantageous asset of making IO repayments
Selecting which strategy is better for you personally all boils down to your personal future plans along with your individual situation. Dilemmas you should look at are:
- How old you are
- Your wealth creation strategy ( e.g. Passive or aggressive)
- Your appetite for danger
- Your cash that is available movement
- Everything you can manage when it comes to repayments
- The dimensions of your buffers that are financial
- Your investment timeline
Think about, have you got sufficient equity built up in your home (or properties) that you can launch to conquer the banking institutions at their game? Can you utilize the equity launch to greatly help augment your money movement while making P&I repayments, consequently having to pay less interest? Food for thought possibly.
In conclusion I’ll say this. IO loans have actually their location for an audio wide range creation strategy, nonetheless here comes a place if you have to inquire of issue whether it is nevertheless sensible to cover more interest into the bank, or whether that additional interest is better paid down your own personal loan.
Whenever determining, keep in mind some banking institutions and loan providers are now actually reluctant to refinance IO loans and for that reason you might be “stuck” with your overall loan provider when the loan reverts to P&I. Which means your loan will likely to be amortised over 25 years for a basis that is p&i the conclusion associated with 5 years’ IO term. If this happens, your hard earned money movement shall be somewhat affected.
Plenty to think of, but here is the truth we’re up against. Should you feel stuck and need the right guidance and advice, take a moment to call us.
Disclaimer: these records will not account fully for your own objectives, finances and requirements. You need to evaluate whether or not the info is right for both you and seek expert advice from a professional and licensed consultant.


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Apr 24, 2018 1:52
A wounded U.S. servicemember has received the world's first penis and scrotum transplant. But doctors from the hospital say it may be months before urinary and sexual function return, if it returns at all.
Apr 15, 2018 0:35
Nearly 207 million eggs from a farm in North Carolina are being recalled from nine U.S. states after 22 people fell ill, the federal Food and Drug Administration has said.
Feb 17, 2018 1:02
The flu claimed 22 children's lives this week, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bringing the total number of child deaths to 84 this season.
Feb 15, 2018 1:25
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Thursday said that this season's flu vaccine is only 36% effective against the virus, and only 25% against its most aggressive and predominant strain.
Feb 15, 2018 0:54
McDonald’s Corp is removing cheeseburgers from U.S. Happy Meal menus and shrinking the french fry serving in one “Mighty Meal” as part of a new global plan to cut calories and make its food for children more healthy.
Feb 14, 2018 1:58
Researchers at Columbia University say a type of UVC light may kill the flu virus when airborne, thereby preventing the illness from spreading.
Feb 14, 2018 2:10
Since the legalization of medical marijuana in Canada, companies have been researching ways to advance it's use in replace of pharmaceutical drugs.
Feb 12, 2018 1:23
An Oregon woman has become the first person worldwide known to have had an eye infestation by a tiny worm species previously seen only in cattle, an indication that humans may be more vulnerable than previously thought to such infections.
Jan 25, 2018 1:21
Philip Morris should not be allowed to claim that its iQOS electronic tobacco device can reduce the risk of tobacco-related diseases, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concluded on Thursday.
Jan 23, 2018 2:00
Drugmakers' response to the threat posed by "superbugs" remains patchy even after years of warnings, according to the first analysis of individual companies' efforts to tackle the antibiotic resistance crisis.
Jan 18, 2018 1:11
Research carried out in part by an artificially-intelligent (AI)'robot scientist' has found that a common ingredient of toothpaste could be developed to fight drug-resistant strains of malaria.
Oct 23, 2017 2:06
Portuguese lawmakers have begun debating a draft bill that would legalize medical marijuana as a 20 million dollar cannabis farm opens in the country. Emily Wither reports.

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The Giro d’Italia: Geraint Thomas Loses Pink Jersey to Bruno Armirail After Stage 14
Britain’s Geraint Thomas has lost his overall leader’s pink jersey at the Giro d’Italia after stage 14. The French cyclist, Bruno Armirail, now holds the lead as Thomas finished in the peloton group that trailed by over twenty minutes behind the breakaway. Though not seen as a threat for victory, Armirail is now ahead of Thomas and other main contenders like Slovenia’s Primoz Roglic.
Controversy Surrounds Safety Concerns Over Shortened Stage
Thomas also addressed criticism from retired riders over officials’ decision to shorten Friday’s stage due to safety concerns amidst heavy rain and inclement weather conditions. He hit back at those who questioned their call by highlighting how much safer professional cycling had become since doping was prevalent decades ago.
Riders Choose Cautious Approach Ahead of Bergamo Leg
The latest leg of the race took place under terrible weather conditions with heavy rainfall causing significant problems for cyclists despite a category one climb on this mountainous route into Lombardy province in Italy.
In light of appalling weather conditions throughout the competition, teams have adopted more cautious approaches until there is an improvement in climate patterns. Tao Geoghegan Hart – another British hopeful finishing second behind teammate Egan Bernal at last year’s Tour de France – crashed out of competition during stage eleven sustaining hip fractures following a rainy descent.
Gruelling Conditions Claim More Competitors’ Chances
Forty-four competitors have already abandoned this year’s race so far; some through COVID-19-related challenges while others were forced out by illness or injuries. Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel, a key contender for the competition, was among those who had to leave early during stage nine.
German Rider Claims Victory
The 194km leg which included a category one climb and steep descent off the Alps saw Germany’s Nico Denz claim his second victory of this year’s event after an early breakaway from out front. The Italian Stefano Oldani and Davide Ballerini as well as Latvia’s Toms Skujins broke away late in the race but were overhauled by Denz and four riders at the final stretch resulting in a photo finish with Canadian Derek Gee.
Final Standings So Far
- Bruno Armirail (Fra/Groupama-FDJ) – 56hrs 17mins1sec
- Geraint Thomas (GB/Ineos Grenadiers) +1min41secs
- Primoz Roglic (Slo/Jumbo-Visma) +1min43secs
- Joao Almeida (Por/UAE Team Emirates) +2mins3secs
- Andreas Leknessund(Nor/Team DSM)+2mins23secs
- Damiano Caruso(Ita/Bahrain Victorious)+3mins09secs
- Lennard Kamna(Ger/Bora-Hansgrohe)+3mins33secs
- Eddie Dunbar(Ire/Team Jayco AIula)+4mins13 secs
This season’s Giro d’Italia has been full of surprises so far. Geraint Thomas lost his overall leader’s pink jersey after Bruno Armirail, France’s cyclist claimed the lead during stage 14. Thomas finished in peloton over twenty-one minutes behind breakaway group which Armirail led, alongside Slovenia’s Primoz Roglic and other competitors.
The event has been marred by heavy rainfall causing significant problems for cyclists. Safety concerns prompted officials to shorten Friday’s stage amidst criticism from retired riders who questioned their call claiming professional cycling had become much safer since doping was prevalent decades ago.
Tao Geoghegan Hart crashed out of competition sustaining hip fractures following a rainy descent while forty-four competitors have already abandoned this year’s race so far due to COVID-19-related challenges and illness/injuries. German cyclist Nico Denz claimed his second victory this season after an early breakaway with Italian Stefano Oldani and Davide Ballerini as well as Latvia’s Toms Skujins breaking away late only to be overhauled by Denz at the final stretch resulting in a photo finish with Canadian Derek Gee.
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[I blogged this post a year ago, when Cameron turned 6. Tweaked here for today – because tomorrow he’ll be 7.]
Our Cam, he makes me laugh so much – the way he puts on accents and speaks fluent Minion. But when he gave his first cry in that C-section theatre at 05h19 on 7 April 2008 – I started crying too and it feels a bit like I’ve been crying ever since. Not in a freaky, emo way. Not at all. In a really good way. I wrote in the acknowledgements of Dragons and Dirt: To Cameron and Scott. You broke open Mommy’s heart and I found an abyss of love that must have been there all the time. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My arms aren’t strong enough and a lifetime isn’t long enough to hug into you how much I love you. Because they’ve taught me to feel magnificent, terrifying things and they’ve sluiced dammed up tears to water new ground I’m ploughing.
Apparently tears are all different. Like, onion-peeling tears don’t contain all the protein-based hormones of Bambi’s-mom-got-shot tears. And I’m wondering what place tears have in this faith journey.
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.
And I think how I’ve cried all sorts or tears. Been alive in all sorts of ways. Before and after producing two humans.
I cried when I fell off my bike and when that teacher humiliated me and when my cousins were killed in a car crash. I cried every time I glimpsed more of my own depravity and tasted more of God’s grace. I cried when that boy broke my heart and when I was trying to figure out PMS. I cried when I was homesick and the youth hostel was full. I cried at the end of my first day – first term – first year of teaching from exhaustion and inexperience. I cried for that Matric boy on his last day of school when he told me he didn’t have tears of his own anymore because he’d cried too much when his mom died and ‘it kind of stuffed me up,’ he said.
I cried in the passage outside the doctor’s rooms the morning they told us Cam was blind. Years later Murray told me that he wouldn’t survive seeing me cry like that ever again. He cried when we got home. Leant hard against our bedroom cupboard and wept.
In those breastfeeding-nappy-changing days I sort of held it together, mostly. Waited for acceptable excuses to sob – convenient triggers – like slamming my fingers in a door or watching August Rush. And God collected those stolen tears, too. He used them to wash away my own cataracts and suddenly both joy and pain, mine and other people’s, came into startling focus.
All those years – all those tears – not one went missing. He scooped each one from dust or disaster or day’s end.
These days, I cry for sad adverts and I cry with people who walk through infertility or cancer or the death of a child. I cry when people worship with abandon or adopt babies or put on nativity concerts. For the first many months of Scott’s life I teared up when I just looked at him because I saw green pastures in his blue eyes. And the tears still dam up against my resolve pretty much every time I stand up to talk but God keeps calling me to stand up and talk.
And I want to teach this seven-year-old son about tears. I want to teach him the rest of Psalm 56 and show him how there was nothing emo about David. Knowing that God took note of his sorrows empowered him. He was mighty of heart. Confident. Fearless. Rescued. Secure. He walked in God’s presence and life-giving light. I want to teach my son that God’s ways and wisdom are perfect. His intentions and intentionality are flawless. Nothing is wasted in God’s economy of experience – not even tears. And until God calls us home to where there are no more tears he drops them onto his canvas – turns them to watercolours to paint our stories. Because he causes all things to work together for our good. Because he rejoices over us with singing and because he calls us beloved and if we understood that even a little we could do nothing but fling ourselves into a life of brave, beautiful worship.
And always, he will take his glory.
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i love your post. I cry for everything and these days do it proudly. Grannies can pretty much get away with it.
Ha ha! Indeed… Thanks Karien!
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Thanks for covering the Clark Montessori High School commencement challenge as it progressed (“Clark Montessori loses Obama visit,” May 4). Those kids gave some excitement to the month of April, and it was great to see a successful Cincinnati Public School highlighted and promoted by the kids themselves. That’s quite a testimony! Mary Kroner Northside
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MADISON, Va. — Democrat Leslie Cockburn vowed to resist President Trump while Republican Denver Riggleman promised “common sense” and bipartisanship as the rivals for the 5th Congressional District seat met for their second debate Thursday.
Cockburn, a former “60 Minutes” producer, and Riggleman, a former Air Force intelligence officer and craft distillery owner, are political newcomers vying for the seat being vacated by freshman Rep. Thomas Garrett (R). Garrett announced in May that he is an alcoholic and would abandon his run for a second term so he could focus on recovery and his family.
From her opening statement to her closing an hour later, Cockburn invoked Trump as the driving force behind her bid.
“I am one of those women who stood up because Donald Trump came into office,” she said at the outset. She wrapped up by declaring that “2018 is a blue wave, and it is a wave for women.” Unless Democrats retake power, she said, “we are going to lose our democracy because we have people in power who have no respect for institutions.”
Riggleman took a markedly different tack, contending throughout the hour-long debate that he would bring a willingness to work across the aisle in Washington. Riggleman, who ran unsuccessfully for governor last year, traces his entry into politics to his battles with government bureaucracy and entrenched liquor interests as he opened Silverback Distillery in 2014. He said his goal was to make the system work for ordinary people.
“Actually, Leslie and I agree on a few things,” he said when the discussion turned to health care, noting that they both believe it is a primary issue. “I don’t think we need an Obamacare. I don’t think we need a Trumpcare. I think we need a ‘Bipartisancare.’ ”
As for Trump, Riggleman said he would support the president’s policies when they benefit the district, and oppose them when they don’t. He called Trump’s tariffs a mixed bag — benefiting some farmers but hurting others.
The candidates appeared before a packed auditorium at Madison County High School, with supporters on each side sporting offbeat T-shirts that sought to make light of campaign controversies.
Some Cockburn supporters wore shirts emblazoned with “Semites for Leslie,” an attempt to push back on allegations, based on a book she co-authored that was highly critical of Israel, that she is anti-Semitic. Some of her backers also wore shirts that played off the slogan used by Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who lost to Trump in 2016: “I’m with Leslie.”
Some Riggleman fans wore shirts with an image of Bigfoot plastered on a Virginia map. “Riggleman ’18,” they read. “You have to believe!” It was a reference to a satirical book that Riggleman wrote — before running for office — about the mating habits of Sasquatch.
Riggleman and Cockburn are competing to represent a largely rural district that stretches from wealthy Washington exurbs to struggling communities on the North Carolina line. Trump won the 5th by 11 points in 2016, even as Clinton took the state by more than five points. Amid a blue wave the next year, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie won the district by nine points, even though Democrat Ralph Northam won Virginia overall by the same nine-point margin.
Independent analysts rate the race as “leans Republican.”
The debate was moderated by Stephen Farnsworth, a University of Mary Washington political scientist and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Farnsworth would throw out a broad topic and then give each candidate the chance to speak for a few minutes.
“What would you do to address education?” he asked at one point.
Cockburn responded that if Democrats could flip control of the House, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-Va.) would become chairman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and that would improve “the education system.” She called for universal pre-kindergarten, saying it would help narrow the achievement gap between low-income children and their more affluent peers. She also called for tuition-free community college. She did not put a price tag on the pre-K or college plan.
Riggleman said children who attend underperforming schools should have the right to transfer to a better one, although he didn’t explain how that would work. He also said he opposes linking education funding to standardized test scores — a practice Congress ended three years ago.
He said that he wants to offer tax credits to families that home-school their children and that the credit would equal the average per-student cost of education in the local school district. Asked after the debate if that would drain tax revenue used for public education, he said: “It would make the public schools have to be a little bit more competitive, wouldn’t it? And really, not a whole lot of people home-school. I think we’re talking about a very small slice of the population.”
Cockburn declined to take questions after the debate. “I’m not going to do an interview right now,” she said.


text: A vintage version of one of our favorite tin toys. This 1960s hopping rabbit wind up toy was made in Hong Kong. Overall the condition is excellent with slight rusting on the key (which is typical) and minor scuffing. The mechanism still works! Measures just over 2 inches from nose to cotton tail.

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Original Porsche Carrera GT Service Information Book. New Old Stock, never used excellent condition and in its original shrink wrap. There is sticker residue on the clear plastic shrink wrap, you will have to take it off to use the manual anyway so it will be gone when you use the manual. ~100 pages, covers technical topics on Carrera GT models with high quality print pictures and illustrations. Printed by Porsche North America in 2004.
Sold hundreds of original Porsche manuals, you will get what is shown and described.


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Nestled within the deep hidden valleys of New Zealand’s Forgotten World Highway is the ultimate way to explore rural New Zealand. Travel along decommissioned railway lines, through tunnels, over bridges and rivers and to townships that time forgot.
There are a variety of amazing tours on offer –
5 TUNNEL TOUR
Length: 3 – 3.5 hours
Experience the first 16km of the Forgotten World Railway. Enjoy a taste of the Forgotten World journey. Travel through 5 tunnels including the longest tunnel (1.5km) on the line before stopping for light snack and returning on the rails back through the 5 tunnels (bonus!) to the start point.
10 TUNNEL TOUR
Length: 8 hours
Travel 40kms along the northern most section of this abandoned railway line, across 25 bridges. Marvel at the determination and hardship our forefathers experienced constructing the 10 hand-dug tunnels you will journey through, including the longest tunnel on the line at 1.5km.
20 TUNNEL TOUR
Length: 10 hours
The 20 Tunnel experience will transport you back through history, and get you home in time for dinner. This is a full day and more than 80km of total immersion into the true stories and tall tales woven into this unique landscape. From Okahukura to Whangamomona (or in reverse on alternate days), you’ll discover a different vista unfolding every time you emerge from a tunnel. Our most popular tour.>> More Info
5 TUNNEL RAILBIKE
Length: 4 hours
Do you like a mix of activity and awe with your adventure? Cycle a return trip of 32km from the Taumarunui end of the line under your own steam on a two-person RailBike.
10 TUNNEL RAILBIKE
Length: 7 hours
Difficulty: Medium (some fitness required)
Like a mix of activity and awe with your adventure? Cycle 40kms along the rails under your own steam on a RailBike. Designed for comfort, the RailBike is your personal time machine carrying you through tunnels and over bridges steeped in history on the longest experience of its kind in the world.
No previous cycling experience required, but you’ll need some energy to apply pedal to metal. You will arrive feeling a real sense of accomplishment!
RAIL AND RIVER FUN
Length: 7 hours
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Enjoy the best of both worlds, encountering 10 tunnels and 20 bridges, as you travel 40km by rail and 23km by jet boat on the Wanganui River, a mixture of nostalgia and adrenaline.
TE WERA TOUR
Length: 4 hours
Discover the Taranaki end of the abandoned Stratford Okahukura Railway Line on our new half day RailCart tour. Learn about the line’s rich history as the landscape slowly changes from gentle rolling plains to rugged hill-country. Keep an eye out for the Tui & Wood Pigeons and many other native birds found along the line.
REPUBLIC RAIL PICNIC
Length: One day
Experience a total of 84kms travelling there and back on the rails. Unlock the secrets of the land as you wind your way through the changing landscapes, through 3 tunnels and over 18 bridges, to the rugged hills that frame the Republic of Whangamomona. Pack your own picnic to enjoy in the Republic or take a short stroll down to the historic Whangamomona Hotel to enjoy your purchased lunch surrounded by the history of the Republic.
Length: Two day
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Join us for a Forgotten World Expedition. A two day, three part journey. The first day you will ride the rails on our 20 Tunnel tour which will transport you back through history to the Republic of Whangamomona! The second day after a spectacular helicopter flight over the Whanganui National Park to the Bridge to Nowhere, you’ll be jet boating up the Whanganui River exploring historical sites and scenes on the longest commercial jet boat tour in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Expedition is two full days and includes one nights accommodation.
Day One: RailCart down the Forgotten World Railway to the Republic of Whangamomona, more than 80km of total immersion into the true stories and tall tales woven into this unique landscape. Stay the night in the Republic, includes dinner and cooked breakfast.
Day Two: Starts with a relaxed breakfast. Then a helicopter will take you on a scenic flight over the Whanganui National Park from Whangamomona to a remote clearing in the infamous Mangaparua Valley. From there we walk 3km down to the Bridge to Nowhere where you’ll hear the history of the bridge and the people who lived in this remote valley. Then its down to the river to meet the jet boat and spend the rest of the day travelling the Whanganui River, exploring the historical sites and scenery on the way, all the way back to Taumarunui. Morning, afternoon tea and lunch all included.>> More Info
Length: Two day
Unplugged yet still ‘on the line’ as you travel the entire 142km from Okahukura to Stratford or Stratford to Okahukura with an overnight stay (additional to tour – see details below) in Whangamomona. You’ll go through all 24 tunnels, cross all 98 bridges and see the remnants of the original settlements along the line. The history of this unique landscape will resonate as you absorb the stories and relive the memories of New Zealand’s pioneering past with this two-day journey back in time. The ultimate experience.
Length: Multi day
Difficulty: Easy to Medium (some easy walking required)
You’ll feel fully connected to this wonderful Forgotten World landscape after four days adventuring on the rail and the river. It will leave you in awe of the life our forefathers forged for themselves that somehow remains intrinsic in us all.
This trip is limited to 60 seats throughout the season.
For further information and to BOOK be sure to visit their dedicated website
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The evening started a smidgen to the ominous side when I headed to a garage where I usually park for SXSW and saw it was charging $10. I was willing to pay for the convenience and waited for an attendant to show up. And I waited. And waited. And waited. And waited.
OK. I know locals can get bitter about SXSW, but the church who owns the lot probably wouldn’t take too kindly to a loss of business. But lose it they did, and I gingerly backed out of the entrance and circled the block a few more times. I ended up parking in a state government lot across from the capitol. Free beats $10 anytime.
Of course, that meant a lengthy walk from 10th and Congress to 7th and Red River. It was 10 minutes to show time, and when I arrived at the Beauty Bar, there was a line extended past the block. Huh. Most SXSW venues are more than happy to open the doors and start taking liquor orders at least half an hour before show time.
By the time I reached the door, Kiiiiii was already in the middle of their opening cheer, as in cheerleader cheer. I bought my beer as the duo began its set.
How do describe Kiiiiiii? Unhinged is about the politest thing I can think of.
Yes, those two Japanese girls are energetic mad, and they sure do make a spectacle of themselves. But with one singer and one drummer and no support musicians, the performance was, at the very least, thin.
As primeval as the voice+percussion combination may be, it requires something to be engaging. Jumping around stage and screaming is engaging when you’re age is in the single digits. Oh, there was a keyboard on stage, but it served mostly a decorative purpose.
The old fart in me appreciates method where madness is concerned, and Kiiiiiii pretty much tells method to fuck off. I left after 15 minutes.
I’ve been to the Hideout, but I’ve never attended any performances there. Nor did I remember the performance space was actually a theater with stadium seating. Oh, were my feet going to be happy about that. My butt, however, ended up paying the toll.
I smoked a cigarette after each band just to give myself an excuse to stand outside in the cool air.
Just about every band I saw at the Hideout delivered a top-notch performance.
I started with Austin band Low Line Caller. It’s post-rock in the Temporary Residence vein with an obvious nod to the ’80s. The six-member band blended synthesizers and guitars incredibly well, and their performance had all the lushness of a studio recording. I’m almost hesitant to crack open the shrink wrap of the free CD they handed out after the showcase.
I had my doubts about the necessity of two drummers, but as it turned out, drummers Josh and Andrew meted out the kinds of complex rhythms coaxed from a drum machine. It was actually kind of neat to watch.
owkmjn, or Ore wa Konna Mon Ja Nai, followed Low Line Caller. The band’s music can get discordant with odd rhythms interrupting the flow of the music. I noticed a nice tensions between a pedal tone and improvisation. On one song, keyboardist Masuda Yuki hit the same octave over and over while the rest of the band answered each hit with increasingly wilder textures.
The music itself was dynamic, but the band’s performance fueled that dynamism. You could see them enjoy every twist and turn in the music.
At the end of the owkmjn’s set, the audience greeted them with excited applause.
Technical difficulties gave Single Frame a late start and continued to give the band problems throughout its showcase. But they played through it without skipping a beat, and they delivered an impressive set despite any gremlins.
Single Frame plays synth-heavy indie rock recalling (of course) the ’80s. I’m a child of the ’80s, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m going to jump on the bandwagon of every band that reminds me of Gang of Four, the Smiths or Cocteau Twins.
If I heard Single Frame only through recordings, I probably would’ve rolled my eyes. (The ’80s. Again.) But live? Different story. Drummer Adreon Henry is also one of the band’s two singers. Seeing him pound the set and sing into the mic is impressive. At the end, he got out from behind the set and let a drum machine substitute.
Hyakkei came on next, and as the band played, I noticed just how important the drummers were to the sound of each band. The dual drum approach of Low Line Caller made them distinctive, while Takeda Yoshihiko of owkmjn had the challenging task of keeping time with ever-shifting music. And Single Frame’s drummer kept time and sang!
With Hyakkei, the rhythm section seemed to provide most of the thrust for the music. Guitarist Nakamoto Shuuhei felt like backdrop next the melodic bass lines of Kiyabu Natsuko. And both Nakamoto and Kiyabu had their eyes trained on drummer Tanaka Ken, who’s playing felt every bit as textured as his bandmates.
Hyakkei created an incredibly full sound with only three members, and the band’s music was both engaging and mellow at the same time.
Muddy World finished the night, and while their music fit the same post-rock convention of the other bands, I wasn’t as impressed as I was with owkmjn and Hyakkei. It didn’t help some asshole walked in during the middle of their set and started acting like this was some big rock show. Whatever he was on, I didn’t want any of it. I left before the band finished to get away from the idiot’s easily-amused giggles.
Muddy World’s debut album is available on Tzadik, and the label says, "Combining the precision of This Heat and the improvisational edge of Massacre, these three young musicians have fashioned a clean new sound out of the classic guitar,bass and drums format."
They are actually quite good, and oftentimes, the band’s music would reach peaks at unexpected moments. I just liked the angularity of owkmjn a lot more.
As disappointing as the evening started at Beauty Bar, it turned around the moment I went to the Hideout. I like a venue with stadium seating, despite my butt’s protestation otherwise.