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I nearly didn’t see “Chick Magnets,” the new movie so locally made that Viewmont High and Robintino’s both make a guest appearance. The movie is only playing at Megaplex theaters, and from the trailers I thought it was nothing more than yet another painfully awkward “Napoleon Dynamite” knockoff. I feel that there are more than enough of those already in the world, and was less than enthused.
But oh, what I would have missed. Though it does indeed explore the secret miseries and humor of what it’s like to be young and know just how desperately uncool you are, “Chick Magnets” is in fact a gentle, sweet, surprisingly hilarious and impossibly endearing movie that I couldn’t help but fall in love with. It has its share of painful awkwardness and movie-making growing pains, but it's also as hopeful, honest and secretly wonderful as the three young men at its center.
It’s those guys, three longtime friends who are there for each other even when they don’t always know why, that really make the movie work. Dashiell Wolf handles the motherload of “Napoleon”-like eccentricity as Fitch, who thinks he’s way more together than he really is but is as genuine a friend as anyone could hope for. Jason K. Wixom is Ryan, who imbues the standard “Yeah, man” role with a surprising sweetness.
The best thing about the movie, however, is Josh Putnam as Truman. He’s painfully aware of just how awkward he and his friends are, a knowledge that comes out in a dry humor that had me laughing before I even realized I was doing it. He’s also self-depreciating, perpetually slightly exasperated and gently kind, and I found myself becoming more and more fond of him as the movie passed.
The basic plot structure is standard “boy crushes on dream girl, boy realizes he really belongs with his female best friend,” but the easy, tender interplay between Putnam and Tatum Langton, who plays his longtime friend Ari, is lovely and believable enough that is seems completely right that they fall for each other. A subplot with Truman’s family trauma first seems a little harsh, but even that ends up blending into something beautiful despite its broken pieces.
True, the dialogue can get a little speech-like at times, and some of the changes of heart are a little more pat than I might have hoped for. But the sheer likeability of the leads and the immersive, embracing flow of the movie somehow makes up for any “after-school special” moments. The number of stars I was planning to give the movie kept inching upward as every minute passed onscreen, and by the end I was seriously and actively rooting for success and happiness all around. I’d fallen in love with these guys, and I wanted the world to feel the same way about them I did.
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In this Forex market, it looks like the dollar strengthening has finally put an end to the bull move in the EUR/USD, however it may not be time to get particularly bearish yet. There is a double bottom that might prove to be a strong support if it can hold the 1.3737 level. The market has fallen off the highs but it's a far cry from making new lows.
If it breaks through this support, the next support is a short way to 1.3697, but it's not a strong support and the bears will be sharpening their paws.

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Bangladesh have overcame 15 years of T20 World Cup match win drought with a convincing triumph in their opening Super 12 clash against Netherlands by nine runs at an overcast and cold Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh's six-wicket victory against West Indies in the 2007 edition's group stage was their first win at main stage.
After 20 overs, the Dutch were all out for 135 against Bangladesh's 144 for eight. Bangladesh couldn't have wished for a better start to their 145-run defense as bowler Taskin Ahmed took two wickets in the first two deliveries of the Netherlands innings.
Shakib then entered the fray in the fourth over, but was met with a six from hard-hitting opener Max O'Dowd. However, the Tigers' out-fielding was on point, as two run outs at that moment put Bangladesh in command.
Colin Ackermann, in at number four, consolidated with skipper Scott Edwards and stitched a 44-run stand until Shakib came back to dismiss Edwards with the Netherlands suffering at 15 for four within four overs (16).
Bangladesh struck a double blow soon after, with seamer Hasan Mahmud dismissing Tim Pringle (1) in his third over, which also turned out to be a maiden over, before eliminating Logan van Beek (2) in his fourth over to finish with fantastic figures of 4-1-15-2.
Ackermann was left to fight and his brave 48-ball 62-run effort concluded with Taskin grabbing two wickets in his fourth over, dismissing Ackermann after Shariz Ahmed (9). Taskin's stats were 4-0-25-4.
In the end, Paul van Meekeren struck a 14-ball 24 but it only reduced the margin of defeat.
Earlier, Paul van Meekeren became the Netherlands joint all-time top wicket-taker as Bangladesh were held to 144-8.
The 29-year-old fast bowler bagged Soumya Sarkar and Yasit Ali to draw level with Pieter Seelaar on 58 T20 wickets, taking 22 fewer games to get there.
He helped tame the Bangladesh batsmen who struggled for momentum with Afif Hossain top-scoring with 38 and Bas De Leede also taking two wickets.
After losing the toss and being sent into bat, Bangladesh plundered 12 off Fred Klaassen's opening over and kept the pressure on as the bowlers struggled to maintain their line.
With temperatures hovering around 12 degees Celsius (54 degees Fahrenheit), the Dutch took time to warm up but when Van Meekeren switched ends he found extra pace and Soumya Sarkar (14) in the sixth over, mis-timing a pull shot to De Leede.
Spinner Tim Pringe was brought on and ended fellow opener Najmul Shanto's innings on 25 in the next over, caught by Lorgan van Beek after an attempted sweep as Bangladesh faltered at 49-2.
The momentum swung towards the Dutch with dangerman Litton Das out for nine, slapping a Van Beek ball to Tim Cooper at mid-off, before the experienced Shakib Al Hasan fell four balls later, caught in the deep off Shariz Ahmad.
It was 19-year-old spinner Ahmad's maiden World Cup wicket to leave Bangladesh at 70-4 before a brief rain interruption.
They returned and van Meekeren struck again, clean bowling Yasir Ali with a yorker to draw level with Seelaar.
Hossain (38) and Nurul Hasan (13) put on 44 before De Leede removed them both in the same over as their innings drew to a close.

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Tupolev PAK DA
|Role||Stealth strategic bomber|
|Manufacturer||Kazan Aircraft Production Association, Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant, Beriev|
|Designer||Tupolev, United Aircraft Corporation|
|Primary user||Russian Air Force|
The Tupolev PAK DA or PAK DA (Russian: ПАК ДА, short for: Перспективный авиационный комплекс дальней авиации, romanized: Perspektivnyi aviatsionnyi kompleks dal'ney aviatsii, lit. ''Prospective aviation complex for long-range aviation''), codename Poslannik (Russian: Посланник, lit. 'Envoy'), is a next-generation stealth strategic bomber being developed by Tupolev for the Long-Range Aviation branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The PAK DA is set to complement and eventually replace the older Tupolev Tu-95 in Russia's Air Force service.
According to the 2020 Izvestia report, three PAK DA prototypes are expected to be ready for preliminary testing by April 2023, with the state tests to begin in February 2026. The aircraft is expected to enter serial production in 2027. Due to the ongoing modernization of Russia's current bomber fleet and massive purchases of upgraded Tu-160M2s, it is believed that the Russian Defence Ministry will initially procure only a small number of PAK DA bombers.
Technical parameters of the PAK DA include subsonic speed, 12,000 km operational range and a capability to continuously remain in the air for up to 30 hours while carrying both conventional and nuclear payloads up to 30 tons. The aircraft is expected to have a crew of 4.
First mentions about Russia's next-generation long-range strategic bomber dates back to late 1990s, when formation of requirements for the aircraft had begun. In December 2007, the Russian Air Force handed to Tupolev Design Bureau the first set of technical and tactical requirements for a new strategic bomber and financing of the programme began in 2008. According to some early reports, the PAK DA was to be heavily based on the supersonic Tupolev Tu-160, but later reports regarding to the aircraft, including a televised address from then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, seemed to imply that it will be an entirely new design.
On 3 September 2009, the Russian Defence Ministry awarded Tupolev Design Bureau a three-year R&D contract to undertake studies for the new long-range bomber. According to the President-General Designer of Tupolev, Igor Shevchuk, "this should be a fundamentally new aircraft, based on conceptually new solutions".
In June 2012, then-Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin questioned the need for a new long-range bomber, pointing out the great progress in air defence and anti-missile defence technology, saying "these aircraft will not get anywhere. Not ours, not theirs." The Chief of the General Staff Nikolai Makarov, responded by stating that work is ongoing and that the design was superior to American aircraft. On 9 June 2012, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev stated that the PAK DA was confirmed as planned. Russian President Vladimir Putin in his statement on 14 June 2012 also urged the need for a new long-range bomber.
On 27 August 2012, Dmitry Rogozin had called for a bomber capable of hypersonic speed in order to better match the air defences of the United States. However, it is unclear whether his comments refer to the bomber being hypersonic or to its ability to carry hypersonic air-launched missiles. Rogozin's statement came just days after a test of U.S. Boeing X-51 Waverider hypersonic demonstrator vehicle.
In March 2013, it was reported that the selected PAK DA design would be a subsonic flying wing with emphasis on stealth technology rather than on a capability to overcome supersonic speeds.
Anatoly Zhikharev has noted that an unmanned strategic bomber may follow the PAK DA after 2040.
On 30 August 2013, a Russian Defense Ministry source revealed that the PAK DA will be equipped with advanced types of precision-guided weapons, including hypersonic weapons. The bomber itself will fly at subsonic speeds. Hypersonic technology is being pursued so that Russia does not fall behind American development of similar weapons.
In November 2013, a decision was taken to speed up work on the PAK DA and begin full-scale R&D work in 2014. In December 2013, Anatoly Zhikharev reported the planning stage was completed in less than one year and development work was to begin in 2014. He further noted the first flight would commence in 2019 with serial production to begin in 2025.
In February 2014, then-Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Andrey Boginsky stated that Russia was attempting to acquire Chinese investment in the project.
In April 2014, head of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Mikhail Pogosyan announced that the Tupolev Design Bureau had finalised the design of the PAK DA and that the project was moving to the intermediate phase - i.e. completion of the design and construction of a prototype.
In March 2015 it became known that the KAPO plant in Kazan was chosen for construction of the PAK DA prototypes and serial aircraft. The Russian Defence Ministry allocated about RUB5 billion for reconstruction and technical re-equipment of the production base, to prepare the plant for construction of the new bomber.
In July 2015, representatives from the United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC), now part of Roselectronics, announced the company is developing "one-of-a-kind communications system" for the bomber.
On 1 March 2017, it was reported that the first full-size model of the bomber was built, amongst various scale mock-ups of different configurations.
In July 2018, United Engine Corporation (UEC) and Tupolev signed a contract for creation of PAK DA's powerplant. According to early reports, it will be derived from the upgraded Kuznetsov NK-32 Tier 2 engine, intended for modernized Tu-160M2s. About RUB8 billion was to be allocated for the development of the new engine that will be produced by JSC Kuznetsov in Samara. The engine is to provide the PAK DA with a capability to perform 30 hours nonstop flight, while being resistant to temperatures from minus 60°C to plus 50°C and even effects of nuclear explosion. Its service life is expected to be from 12 to 21 years. The first tests of the PAK DA engine will take place in 2020 and be completed by the end of 2021.
On 26 May 2020, the beginning of construction of the first PAK DA bomber was reported by TASS with reference to anonymous sources within the industry.  Still according to TASS, citing another source in the aircraft industry, the first prototype of the PAK DA will be finished in early 2023.
On 23 December 2020, it was reported that United Engine Corporation was in the final stages of completing the first prototype engine for the PAK DA, with bench tests to be carried out in 2021. The new engine was designed digitally, which made it possible to quickly manufacture the first sample. On 24 December 2020, according to a TASS source in the Russian military-industrial complex, it was reported that there were now several PAK DA being assembled at the same time at the Kazan aircraft plant. The source said that two or three prototypes are already being launched into production.
On 22 July 2021, the general director of NPP Zvezda announced at the 2021 MAKS (air show) that the ejection seats for the PAK DA are under development and will be handed over to Tupolev in two years.
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Rubber Bushings in Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Rubber Bushings in Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Introduction to Rubber Bushings and their Importance in Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and construction equipment, are subjected to intense vibrations due to their size and demanding operating conditions. To ensure smooth and controlled movement, these vehicles rely on various components, including rubber bushings. Rubber bushings play a crucial role in absorbing vibrations, reducing noise, and providing stability and flexibility to heavy-duty vehicles. In this article, we will delve into the significance of rubber bushings and their impact on the performance and safety of heavy-duty vehicles.
Construction and Function of Rubber Bushings
Rubber bushings are made of high-quality synthetic rubber compounds that are specifically engineered to withstand extreme conditions. They are designed as cylindrical and flexible components that fit into the suspension systems of heavy-duty vehicles. Their primary function is to isolate metal parts within the suspension system, minimizing metal-to-metal contact, and thus reducing vibrations and noise. Rubber bushings act as a cushion between moving parts, absorbing shocks and impacts, and preventing excessive wear and tear.
Significance of Rubber Bushings in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Suspension Systems
Heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks and buses, bear substantial loads and encounter rough terrains regularly. The suspension system of these vehicles plays a crucial role in providing comfort, stability, and control during operation. Rubber bushings act as an essential element of the suspension system by absorbing vibrations and shocks. They ensure that the vehicle maintains optimal performance, regardless of road conditions, by minimizing the transfer of vibrations to the cabin and critical components.
Benefits of Rubber Bushings in Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Rubber bushings offer several advantages that contribute to the overall performance and longevity of heavy-duty vehicles. Firstly, they provide superior shock absorption, reducing the impact on various vehicle components and preventing premature damage. This directly extends the lifespan of critical parts such as suspension arms, control arms, and steering components. Additionally, rubber bushings decrease noise and vibrations, making the vehicle more comfortable and enhancing the overall driving experience. Their ability to isolate metal parts improves vehicle stability, allowing for better handling and control, especially during sharp turns and sudden maneuvers.
Maintenance and Replacement of Rubber Bushings
Like any other automotive component, rubber bushings require periodic maintenance for optimal performance. Regular inspections should be conducted to identify signs of wear, tear, or damage. These signs may include cracks, deformation, or separation from their mounting points. Additionally, lubrication should be applied to ensure smooth movement and minimize friction. However, over time, rubber bushings can degrade due to constant exposure to harsh environmental conditions and the stress they absorb. In such cases, replacing worn-out bushings with new ones becomes necessary to maintain the vehicle's performance and safety standards.
In conclusion, rubber bushings play a vital role in heavy-duty vehicles by absorbing vibrations, reducing noise, and providing stability. The construction and function of these components allow them to withstand extreme conditions and isolate moving parts within the suspension system. The benefits offered by rubber bushings significantly contribute to the overall performance, comfort, and safety of heavy-duty vehicles. Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn-out bushings ensure their optimal functionality, extending the lifespan of critical vehicle components.
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TFE Hotels has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Kristie Mancell as Sales and Marketing Manager of Brisbane’s most exciting new address, The Calile Hotel, which is now taking bookings for its September opening.
Ms Mancell brings a wealth of knowledge to the TFE Hotels team with 12 years of five-star hotel experience in a sales and marketing capacity. Her most recent role as PR and Marketing Manager at Sofitel Brisbane Central saw Ms Mancell develop hotel partnerships with multiple cultural, lifestyle and entertainment brands locally and nationally.
Ms Mancell will be a key player in positioning The Calile Hotel as Brisbane’s most desirable destination. As a born and bred Brisbanite, Ms Mancell has the knowledge and expertise of the city to ensure
The Calile Hotel appeals to locals seeking a sophisticated locale, as well as interstate and international visitors.
The Calile Hotel will soon open its doors as Australia’s first urban resort, celebrating a subtropical climate combined with city streetscape. Guests will have the freedom to explore the latest in fashion, cocktail bars, and award-winning restaurants within the hotel itself and the wider James Street precinct. The building is designed by Brisbane architects Richards & Spence, whose creations draw on landscaped facades, as they do along James Street.
Ms Mancell said “I’m excited to have joined the team at TFE Hotels and contribute to the launch of The Calile Hotel. Embracing Brisbane’s sunshine and year round outdoor lifestyle, The Calile Hotel will offer guests a resort experience, making it a true urban escape.”
Hotel bookings can now be made at www.thecalilehotel.com or by phoning 13 86 42 in Australia, or +61 2 9356 5062 from outside Australia.


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Bentley Owner in China Kindly Accepts Free Green Onions From Elderly Vegetable Vendor Who Hit His Car
An elderly vendor in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province in eastern China, got off the hook after he accidentally hit a black Bentley while riding his motorized tricycle this week.
The owner of the Bentley car decided to let the vendor go and not charge him for damage after learning that the man was disabled, as can be seen on the WeChat post. But of course, he reminded the elderly vendor to be more careful when riding his motorcycle.
One lucky college student from Yunnan Province, China, received a full financial support for her schooling after confessing how she accidentally scratched a parked Lexus car.
The touching moment happened earlier this month when 18-year-old Zhang, a first-year student Baoshan Academy School of Art and Design, went to a bank to deposit her pocket money.
A collision caused by one of Google’s self-driving cars and involving a Silicon Valley bus was caught on video.
Traffic footage from the incident that happened earlier this year was obtained by the Associated Press. The Google smart car, a 2012 Lexus RX 450h, was heading eastbound in the far right lane of El Camino Real and preparing to make a right turn onto Castro street by pulling closer to the curb before it encountered sandbags around a manhole in its path.


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Kolkata: A panchayat in Malda district of West Bengal has forcibly married a young man and woman as a punishment for love. The youth has committed suicide after a forced marriage by the panchayat. The panchayat was set up by some local leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), whose names are coming up in the case.
In fact, the 20-year-old Manik Mandal was captured by some colourful leaders of the village on Sunday with an Inter student in a garden. The two were then taken to the panchayat. It was decided in the Panchayat that the two should be married. The panchayat issued the marriage decree as punishment. It was only on Sunday that the two were taken to a temple in the village and forcibly tied to the marriage formula. After marriage, the panchayat took the two and left the boy's house. The boy's mother at home refused to accept the marriage and started protesting against the incident. He said that he does not approve of this relationship with. Manik's father also went out of work at that time.
The villagers refused to listen to anything they said, forcing both of them to leave inside the house. He had an argument with Manik's mother over the same things. The youth committed suicide after tension soared. The incident took place in Mankut Dam area of Manikchak in Malda. TMC in this village occupies the Panchayat. The panchayat was called by the members of the TMC. Police have started investigating the case. No one has been arrested in the entire episode.

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Tecnam is partnering with Air Alliance to market its twin engine Tecnam P2012 series in Germany and Austria. Air Alliance, in business since 1993, is a large German group offering different aviation services including aircraft sales, charters, maintenance and flight training. The P2012 will be the first turbocharged twin piston aircraft in the Air Alliance portfolio and it will join the fleet of jets and turboprops of other prominent brands on the market.
Comfortably accommodating nine passengers with one or two crew members, the P2012 Traveller is a new-generation, piston-powered, twin-engine, high-wing, fixed-landing-gear aircraft. The P2012 provides a cost-effective solution with various configuration options, while offering a travel experience that exceeds its category standards with features like air conditioning, in-seat power, wide leg room, a separated in fuselage cargo bay and under seat storage space.
Avionics by Garmin offer pilots all the information they require for day and night operations in VFR, IFR and PBN; the ‘Space’ cockpit has been specifically designed to reduce pilot workload for a safer and smarter mission accomplishment. For all these features the aircraft can be operated by a single pilot and in all-weather conditions including flight Into known icing.
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“We are excited to begin this new partnership with Tecnam,“ adds René Petersen, Air Alliance CEO. “We think the P2012 is the most modern piston engine of its category, and it is the perfect fit to expand and complete our multi-brand offer.”


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The Philippines has partnered with Peru, host economy of this year’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, in improving credit access in the Asia Pacific by sharing knowledge and experience in implementing best practices in an international workshop it is hosting.
The ‘Conference on Credit Infrastructure’ was held on March 14-15 at Dusit Thani in Makati and was organized under the Financial Infrastructure Development Network (FIDN) initiative of the APEC Cebu Action Plan (CAP), developed during the Philippines’ APEC chairmanship in 2015.
Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima remarked, “Peru, in its chairmanship this year of the APEC Finance Ministers’ Process, has committed to driving implementation of the Cebu Action Plan’s initiative. Financial inclusion being one of the priorities in their agenda, I promised the full support of the Philippines in advancing progress on this area.
This workshop continues our pursuit of expanding opportunity to the small and the vulnerable. Building a formidable credit infrastructure for the region ought to bring inclusive finance to the fore of our sustainable growth strategy.”
SEC Chair Teresita Herbosa said, “Achieving an enabling environment for credit accessibility for all – including the smallest of borrowers and the marginalized — is a process that entails close collaboration among different stakeholders. This workshop reflects the serious desire among APEC member economies, the private sector, and development partners to post concrete gains in the area of credit infrastructure within Asia-Pacific.”
FIDN, launched in November 2015, is a multi-sectoral network that seeks to support APEC economies in undertaking financial infrastructure reforms.
It is composed of APEC member economies; International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group; the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC); the SME Finance Forum; and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
“Improving access to finance for MSMEs is a core objective of IFC’s credit infrastructure development program,” said Yuan (Jane) Xu, IFC Philippines country manager. “In the Philippines, there is a good momentum among key stakeholders to pursue the reforms further to improve the country’s credit reporting system, secured transactions framework and movable asset finance market. We will continue to support the Philippines on these important reforms.”
CAP is a finance-related development road map for the Asia-Pacific that was drafted by the Philippines in collaboration with other APEC member economies, and was formally adopted during the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting held in Mactan, Cebu in September 2015.
Throughout 2015 APEC finance-related meetings and at the FIDN Launch, a common understanding of the key reform areas of credit information and secured transactions systems was established among the APEC stakeholders, including member economies, government agencies, and international organizations. The challenge that needs to be addressed next is to continuously advocate for the reform, and get the reform underway.
At the conference, Philippine government agencies have presented their respective actions toward implementation of financial inclusion reform and accessibility of credit before an audience coming from other APEC member economies.
Speakers from the Philippine government include senior officials from the Department of Finance (DOF), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Land Registration Authority (LRA), and Credit Information Corp. (CIC).
By sharing its own policy and implementation experiences, the Philippines hopes to continue the momentum of efforts toward better credit access in Asia-Pacific. While a significant number of Filipinos do not have access to credit and other financial services, the Philippines is recognized as having one of the best regulatory environments in the world to enable financial inclusion.
They have presented regulatory enhancements pursued by their respective agencies, among other measures, to improve the access of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other underserved sectors to funding.
Besides speakers from the Philippine government, senior executives from IFC, World Bank, ABAC, USAID, Policy and Economic Research Council (PERC), ACCRA Law, GE Capital, and other financial and economic organizations also shared their expertise in the area of credit.
Also, representatives from the Philippine business sector, including those connected with SMEs, shared their insights on the subject of credit access. The experiences they shared in the workshop will serve as valuable inputs in policymaking by APEC member economies.
The March conference is the first of two workshops that will be organized under the FIDN (the schedule of the second will be announced soon) on financial infrastructure.


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The food is delicious and got good options for GF. The scallops are amazing! However, we got lucky that my husband who has trouble with gluten ordered the lamb rack, because I found they put the bread on the grill next to steaks. A big heads up for celiac people, try the seafood and lamb rack that are not cooked on the grilled to avoid the cross contamination.
Probably one of the top restaurants in Columbia. Really new, and really nice. CC's City Broiler's sister restaurant? A little cheaper and better though. The scallops with chutney are incredible and the steak is great!

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Special Education Teachers' Perspectives On The Implementation Of Functional Behavior Assessment In Schools, Joy Engstrom
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The presence of challenging and violent behaviors that pose risks to the overall safety and the educational learning experience in the public education setting have been on the rise in recent years. Traditional reactive, coercive, and punitive measures to address these behaviors have been futile. Congress responded to the national increase in violent behaviors by implementing several acts, including zero tolerance policies, in an effort to diminish the rise in violent behaviors. Of significance to this study was the inclusion of Functional Behavior Assessment in the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1997. Unfortunately, FBA has the ...

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The Commission's proposal to certify carbon removals is a climate policy milestone, but it steers EU climate policy towards dangerous shoals. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf – together with Anne Siemons and Hannes Böttcher from Öko-Institut – discusses how to circumnavigate them in the Tagesspiegel.
This article written by Dr. Ulf Stein and Benedict Bueb from Ecologic Institute together with researchers of the French National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRAE) presents insights of two case studies, in Paris and Berlin, which investigated the potential of two mobile applications to make urban water management visible to the public and thus increase awareness about certain water management aspects.
The report summarises the results of a ReFoPlan project that dealt with interactions between the three agendas, possibilities of their integrated implementation and the development of Sustainable Adaptation Pathways. It provides an overview of the background and objectives, work packages, analysis results and the events held as part of the project.
To tackle the "plastic crisis", the concept of circular economy has attracted considerable attention over the past years, both by practitioners and scholars alike. Against this background, Linda Mederake, Ecologic Institute, reflects in this opinion paper from a political scientist's point of view on key issues currently under discussion regarding the implementation of a circular plastics economy.
A democratic dialogue with a broad spectrum of stakeholders and the society is considered necessary for the transformation to a sustainable bio-based economy. As such, several dedicated bioeconomy strategies across Europe and beyond outline objectives towards broader stakeholder and public engagement. In this book chapter Zoritza Kiresiewa, Laurens Duin and Holger Gerdes address the degree of participation and the role of the individual actor groups and society in strategy development processes and recommend concrete actions for more inclusive and effective stakeholder and public engagement.
This open access book by Dr. Luana Martin-Russu of Ecologic Institute presents an actor-centered analysis on Europeanization based on the presumption that EU-driven reforms are strongly dependent on the actions and interests of the key domestic actors. It demonstrates that the European Union's policy of conditionality, however assertive or extensive, cannot guarantee compliance with its rules unless domestic political elites are committed to reform.
This policy brief summarizes the results of 17 case studies of non-EU countries. It presents the main lessons and takeaways for the EU along the four challenges that define the 4i-TRACTION project: facilitating integration across sectors, shifting investments, rolling out infrastructure and fostering innovation for a climate-neutral economy.
The EU Effort Sharing Regulation is of great importance for EU climate policy, but its revision hardly gets public attention. This is a problem. Without a public debate, important structural issues of EU climate policy could be set wrong. In the Tagesspiegel Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf makes proposals for a good outcome of the trialogue negotiations.
The Commission's proposal on the certification of Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) could be a milestone of EU climate policy making. It can put the EU on the right track – with a watertight CDR definition, and a firewall between removals and reductions; or the wrong track – dubious low-impact carbon removal schemes that pretend to offset what cannot be offset. As the integrity of EU climate policy is at stake, the EU cannot afford to take the wrong turn, writes Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf in the EU Observer.
This summary distils the insights from the technical report "Charting a Path to Net Zero: An assessment of national long-term strategies in the EU" commissioned by the European Climate Foundation and written by Ecologic Institute. It summarizes the key findings and recommendations from an assessment of 22 long-term strategies (LTSs) of EU Member States available as of March 2022. The summary and the full technical report are available for download.
This report presents the findings from an assessment of 22 long-term strategies (LTSs) of the EU Member States available as of March 2022. It is complemented by a briefing that summarizes the key findings and recommendations. The analysis looked at two distinct qualities of strategies: the vision of a low-emission future represented in the pathways and projections of the LTS as well as the preparation and use of the strategy as a tool to guide policy decisions, in other words its relevance in national climate policy.
This policy brief investigates the gaps in the existing international treaties on marine plastic pollution and proposes components that need to be considered in a new treaty. These proposals will complement the G20 work on plastic pollution. Furthermore, since the G20 summit will be held in Indonesia in 2022, the focus of this policy brief will not only be relevant to G20 countries but also to Southeast Asia as the biggest contributor of marine plastics.
It is unlikely that the deployment of CO2 removal (CDR) at the required scales will happen as a side effect of other policies. Large-scale CDR deployment will not happen by accident, but needs time, incentives, and clear rules. Without strategic orientation, it is also hard to balance the multiple implications of each CDR option for societies, economies and ecosystems. Member States' CDR strategies could be a first step to trigger the necessary public debate and to help create an adequate framework for CO2 removal.
The case study provides an overview of the Alaskan marine Arctic environment in terms of: 1) the state and status of its ecosystems and their biodiversity; 2) the drivers and associated pressures that impact marine ecosystem health, as well as 3) the policies in place to protect the marine environment, in particular through marine protected areas.
This report contains one of six case studies of the ArkMPA, including five on marine policies in states bordering the Arctic Ocean, and one overarching regional report. The case study provides an overview of the Canadian marine Arctic environment in terms of: 1) the state and status of its ecosystems and their biodiversity; 2) the drivers and associated pressures that impact marine ecosystem health, as well as 3) the policies in place to protect the marine environment, in particular through marine protected areas.
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To support the development and application of emissions trading systems in the region, from 27 February to 3 March 2023, the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) will convene an online Seminar, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean. As an entry-level training, the one-week Seminar will introduce participants to the basic concepts and key elements of emissions trading.
The Berlin Senate Department for the Environment, Urban Mobility, Consumer Protection and Climate Action (SenUMVK) and Stiftung Initiative Mehrweg are organising an online expert dialogue on "Reusable Transport Packaging" on 27 February 2023 to discuss potentials, challenges and elements for the expansion of reusable transport packaging together with experts from trade, the logistics industry, civil society and politics.
The challenges of food security, food waste, access to healthy diets and the environmental footprint of food production are closely interrelated. To address them, the European Union has put forward "Farm to fork", a strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. On 1 February 2023, you can learn more about food system challenges and how the European Union plans to address them. We will have two expert guests at the webinar. One is Lukas Visek, a member of the cabinet of Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal, and responsible for the "Farm to fork" strategy. Our other expert is Faustine Bas-Defossez, Director for Nature, Health and Environment at the European Environmental Bureau, who will bring an NGO perspective.


Foreign ministers from a number of Muslim-majority nations are making plans to visit Afghanistan to convince the Taliban to recognise that the exclusion of girls and women from education is a distortion of the Islamic religion.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu hinted that he would visit the Afghan capital Kabul with a group of counterparts from friendly countries.
“We follow the situation in Afghanistan closely. We are planning to go to Kabul with some other foreign ministers in the upcoming period,” said Çavuşoğlu at a joint news conference with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.
Marsudi is considered the most senior Muslim female diplomat in the world.
Çavuşoğlu said he had discussed the plan with Marsudi during their meeting on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York.
Some other friendly ministers also “loved the idea”, Çavuşoğlu said, adding: “We will plan for this in the coming days.”
The visit would also be an attempt to set the terms for improved humanitarian support for Afghanistan.
The proposal has the support of western diplomats, who recognise that calls from them concerning universal values are going to have less traction with the Taliban than if the request comes from leaders of largely Islamic states.
The Taliban have debarred girls from going to secondary school since they took power in mid-August, producing a variety of reasons for doing so, and occasionally suggesting the ban is temporary.
At the G20 special conference on Afghanistan on Tuesday, the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, proposed a G20 permanent working party be set up to address the humanitarian crisis and to direct the Taliban to a more inclusive system of government.
Indonesia is the most populous Islamic country in the world, and prior to the Taliban takeover, the reformist Sunni Indonesian organization Nahdlatul Ulama had set up a network covering 22 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.
Within Indonesia, the ministry of religious affairs, hand in hand with the country’s two leading Muslim organisations, Nahdlatul Ulama and the education and social charity Muhammadiyah, have created a nationwide network of madrasa-educated women.
Although there has been disagreements over their quality, Indonesian madrasas have achieved gender parity in school enrolment. There are also more girls than boys at the upper secondary level.
The Taliban have come up with a variety of excuses for not allowing girls to return to secondary school, but ultimately their conservative brand of faith debars women from working or education.
One diplomat favouring an intervention from Muslim leaders said: “The idea is that figures like Marsudi would go and point out: ‘You say women are not capable and must stay at home and here I am the foreign minister of Indonesia.’ It would not be a lecture but be the power of example.” (Source: The Guardian)


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An accidental boner at work, farting during yoga and meeting a new client with food on your teeth are all less embarrassing to a man than premature ejaculation. In fact, I’m not certain there’s another medical condition that causes more stress to a man. Unfortunately, premature ejaculation is not widely talked about except by mean girls on Instagram.
Well here at VirtuCare we say “NO MORE!” We are here to help. As experts in all things penis (medically that is), our urologists are here to comfort and guide you towards improving your premature ejaculation. Allow us to show you how telemedicine for premature ejaculation is the best solution for being a little too quick under pressure.
There’s no need to feel embarrassed. We are here to help. Unlike the other telemedicine options for premature ejaculation, VirtuCare is not trying to push you towards pills. That being said, if you need medication, then we can certainly prescribe anything you need.
In fact, if reading isn’t your thing, and you know you need some medication, then click here jump to the front of the line and schedule a telemedicine consult with VirtuCare urologist now and get the care you deserve ASAP.
Otherwise, let’s get started with understanding more about why some men have a “quick release on the trigger.”
What is ejaculation?
Before you schedule a telemedicine visit for premature ejaculation, let’s make certain we are talking about the same thing. There are three distinct things that happen during sexual activity that men sometimes mix up.
An erection (aka boner, hard-on, chub, pitching a tent . . . you get the point) is when your penis gets firm. Seems obvious but you’d be surprised how many patients have seen us with erectile problems but say they have premature ejaculation.
Ejaculation is the process of “shooting” out semen (aka cum, jizz). Most often ejaculation is occurring simultaneously with an orgasm (the pleasurable contractions of the pelvic muscles associated with your “O” face). But sometimes you can jizz with no orgasm (sad face) and other times you can have a dry orgasm (feels good without the mess). Weird I know.
What is premature ejaculation?
There are several definitions for premature ejaculation.
The International Society for Sexual Medicine defines premature ejaculation as any of the following:
- “Ejaculation that always or nearly always occurs prior to or within 1 minute of vaginal penetration from the 1st sexual episode.”
- “Bothersome reduction in ejaculation usually to < 3 minutes.”
- “Negative consequences such as distress, bother or frustration and/or avoidance of sexual intimacy.”
Bottom line is if it is a bother to you, and occurs in under 1-3 minutes, then it’s premature ejaculation. If you and/or your partner are unsatisfied because of how quick you “came”, then it’s premature ejaculation.
Now unfortunately many of these “expert” societies have not caught up to 2022. You can have premature ejaculation with anal or oral intercourse as well. We believe that regardless of sexual preferences, orientation or gender identification, you should receive the care you deserve. At VirtuCare we offer telemedicine for premature ejaculation to help improve the sexual performance between any consenting adults.
Here’s another frustrating thing with these definitions. Who has a stopwatch by their bed? I don’t know about you, but I’ve never timed a sexual encounter. I don’t think any man has any accurate idea of his “average” sexual encounter. But if it’s coming from a man, you can count on a little exaggeration.
I hate to tell you guys, but in a study of over 500 couples, from several countries, the researchers showed that the average time from penetration to ejaculation was just over 5 minutes. Disappointing I know.
There’s also something called foreplay. If you’ve been petting, kissing and rubbing a bit before penetration you may not last very long. Especially with a new or very exciting partner.
Lastly, there’s another variable that affects how quickly you pull the trigger. When’s the last time you ejaculated? If it was a month ago, expect to be quick on the trigger. On the other hand if you’re going for round two, 10 minutes after your first encounter, then you may last a while. The latency period, or time between ejaculations, impacts how quickly you will ejaculate.
What causes premature ejaculation?
The cause of premature ejaculation is poorly understood. First and foremost, there’s nothing wrong with you. Let’s practice a little self love. Some men orgasm quickly and others can’t orgasm at all (that’s no fun either). It doesn’t mean you’re “bad” nor that the other guy is a stud.
That being said, there are certainly some potential factors which can play a role. Past traumatic sexual experiences are probably the most common contributors to premature ejaculation. All it takes is one sarcastic look, or comment from a partner after a quick ejaculation to scar you in the bedroom.
Other psychological factors that are possibly associated with premature ejaculation include:
- Lack of confidence
- Difficult past relationships
- Unrealistic expectations in the bedroom
- Men’s perceived relationship with their mother (Mommy issues are real yo!)
- Later age of first sexual encounter
These things can all go hand-in-hand. If you didn’t date much at a younger age, or due to whatever reason decided to save your virginity until marriage, then there’s a good chance you’ve been anticipating sex for a LONG TIME. Since sex feels pretty darn good for most men, the first time it probably blew your mind and blew your . . . well you know . . . pretty quickly.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation are often seen together as well. Whether it’s a quick release before you get firm, or too much excitement once the Viagra kicks in, men with ED often experience premature ejaculation as well. Kicking a man while he’s down . . . literally.
Telemedicine for premature ejaculation can start the process of uncovering some of these causes. More importantly, a telemedicine visit with a VirtuCare men’s health expert allows a private place to listen to your concerns and build up not only your confidence, but your bedroom stamina.
Are there natural treatments for premature ejaculation besides medications?
YES! It seems like every “digital health clinic” or doctor’s office wants to throw pills at medical issues. Don’t get us wrong, medications have their place. However there are various natural treatments for premature ejaculation as well.
Remember, there is no one magic bullet to delay release of your bullets. But, here are some things you should consider.
Therapy has a bad connotation in our society and that’s a shame. IMHO everyone should be in therapy. We all have issues from our past, good or bad, that influence our current beliefs and behaviors. These include their psychological influences in the bedroom.
It’s beyond our expertise to provide therapy advice so instead, check out some of these telemedicine sexual therapy options:
A urology telemedicine visit for premature ejaculation is not going to uncover all of your sexual experiences, beliefs and traumas. A therapist is trained to uncover what the root cause of your premature ejaculation might be. Sexual therapy for premature ejaculation may not be a quick fix, but if you put in the work, then you may see some dramatic results.
Pelvic physical therapy (PT)
A man’s junk is surrounded by the pelvic floor muscles.
When a man ejaculates, the muscles of the pelvic floor contract to “shoot out” the semen. Therefore, it makes sense that better control of the pelvic floor muscles would improve premature ejaculation.
So how do you gain better control of your pelvic floor muscles? You can work with a pelvic physical therapist. They are experts in teaching people how to contract, relax and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
There are several studies showing the benefit of pelvic physical therapy for premature ejaculation including this one from 2018. Of the men who completed the 12-week therapy program, they demonstrated over a 2 minute delay in orgasm. Two minutes may not seem long, but it may be the difference between a happy vs. a frustrated partner in the bedroom.
If you need some guidance, a telemedicine consultation with a VirtuCare specialist can help you find a pelvic physical therapist in your area.
If you want to get stronger in the gym, then you should probably work out. Getting stronger in the bedroom is no different. Practicing sexual stimulation without ejaculation can absolutely help premature ejaculation.
One simple technique to treat premature ejaculation is to masturbate before sexual intercourse. Don’t disappoint your partner with a quick round one when you can last a bit longer with round two. All men have a latency period where achieving a second erection after orgasm can take some time. This may be 5 minutes or 5 hours. Play around with the timing to see what best helps your premature ejaculation.
Next is the stop-start technique. It’s pretty self-explanatory. Simulate your penis until right before the point of no return, then stop. This is best performed with your partner via oral or manual stimulation. The idea is to get your penis and brain used to the idea that someone else is playing with your junk. You want to enjoy the feeling without exploding too quickly. With time, you’ll build some stamina.
Another commonly described technique is the “squeeze” technique. Again this is best with manual stimulation by a partner. It involves squeezing your penis as you approach orgasm to prevent blowing your load. Although I’m sure it could work, it doesn’t sound fun either (we’re trying to be thorough).
There’s nothing like a piece of latex or sheep’s skin to decrease the sensitivity of your penis. My guess is you may have tried this one already. If not, slipping on a condom not only prevents sexually transmitted infections, it can also prevent a quick release.
Premature ejaculation treatments: pills, wipes, and sprays
Assuming none of the above conservative treatments for premature ejaculation have helped yet, then you may need medication. VirtuCare telemedicine visits for premature ejaculation can involve prescribing some of the following medications:
Selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
When fluoxetine (Prozac) hit the market in the 1980’s, patients began reporting a bothersome side effect. They couldn’t orgasm. Frustrating for many, but an opportunity for others. The urology community quickly noted, “Hey, I know who that can help!” And thus was born a medication to treat premature ejaculation.
Since then, a number of SSRIs have been released such as sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil). They have been used by urologists as an off-label medication for premature ejaculation. Off-label means that the medication was not originally intended nor FDA-approved to treat a particular condition. Regardless it’s use in this setting is generally accepted by the medical community.
Which SSRI is best? There is some evidence to support that paroxetine (Paxil) is better tolerated with good results. There are a handful of small head-to-head studies with different SSRIs, but nothing is definitive. The best SSRI is the one that your body responds to most effectively.
Although on-demand usage has been reported, taking a SSRI every day seems to work better. It may take 1-2 weeks to take effect so be patient. The most common side effects are GI upset, changes in energy or mood. If you have any side effects please stop the medication immediately and contact your primary care doctor.
Commonly used as a pain medication, tramadol has also been shown to help treat premature ejaculation. The main concern with tramadol is that it is a narcotic. Controlled substances are typically not prescribed via telemedicine for premature ejaculation because of legal concerns. However, VirtuCare specialists can determine if tramadol is appropriate so you can request a prescription from your primary care doctor.
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors)
Better known as sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), PDE5 inhibitors are usually used to treat erectile dysfunction. Since ED and premature ejaculation often occur together, it makes sense that using PDE5 inhibitors may improve premature ejaculation.
A collection of 15 studies demonstrated that sildenafil (Viagra) delays ejaculation as well as SSRIs. You can even use sildenafil in combination with an SSRI to last even longer in the sack. PDE5 inhibitors are typically well tolerated. They can cause headaches, facial flushing, and blurry vision to name a few of the more common side effects.
One reason you may have premature ejaculation is that your one-eyed pant monster is a little sensitive. To decrease this sensitivity, a numbing spray, wipe or cream can be prescribed via telemedicine. Lidocaine, benzocaine and prilocaine are some of the more common “numbing” medications used to treat premature ejaculation.
EMLA cream (lidocaine-prilocaine) 5% is commonly used in telemedicine for premature ejaculation. EMLA cream is best applied for about 20 minutes before cleaning it off. Longer usage can lead to ED which kind of defeats the purpose. When used in this setting, ejaculation can be delayed for up to 7 minutes.
A similar combination of anesthetics is available as a spray. The spray is less messy and can work within 15 minutes. Results from one study showed that men lasted on average for 11 minutes compared to under 2 minutes at their baseline.
One of the “male digital health clinics” sells benzocaine 4% wipes to patients. The quoted study shows an improvement in time to ejaculation from <2 minutes to 5.5 minutes. Not quite as good as the spray but better than nothing.
How does telemedicine for premature ejaculation work?
Now you know the definition and treatments for premature, what’s next? How about a visit with the men’s health expert, a board-certified urologist?
Listen if all you want is a pill pusher then go see the other “digital health” clinics. They make money from prescribing you pills via their prescription services. That’s their goal. Plain and simple.
But if you’re interested in speaking with an expert to make sure there’s nothing else wrong and to answer your questions, then VirtuCare may be the right fit. With telemedicine, our experts can prescribe premature ejaculation medications and send them to your local pharmacy at no added cost.
Your best buddy below the belt needs some help. Don’t just dial up any telemedicine service for premature ejaculation. Call in the specialists with VirtuCare. We are the “junk experts”. And your buddy deserves the best.

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