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1040/45 Turned & Polished HOT ROLLED & COLD FINISHED. PACIFIC 1045 cold finished bars are medium carbon steel and have strengths above 1018 but below the heat treated alloy grades. 1045 can be heat treated and is often induction hardened for surface strength and wear resistance. AISI 1030 Carbon Steel (UNS G10300) - AZoMForging. AISI 1030 carbon steel is forged at 982 to 1260°C (1800 to 2300°F). Hot Working. Hot working of AISI 1030 carbon steel is performed at 93 to 482°C (200 to 900°F). Cold Working. In the annealed condition, cold working of AISI 1030 steel may be performed by conventional methods. After annealing, a full or stress relief anneal may be AISI 1045 Carbon Steel - AISI 1045 Medium Carbon Steel C1045 is a medium carbon, medium tensile steel supplied as forged or normalized. This steel shows reasonable strength and toughness. C1045 will through harden to 2.5 (63mm) with a tensile strength of 66-120 Ksi (620-850 MPa). Contact All Metals & Forge Group for your forging needs.
The austenitizing temperature for SAE 1045 induction hardening carbon steel is 800-845 °C. Full Annealing. The annealing temperature for AISI 1045 carbon steel is from 790-870 °C, cooling cycle from 790 to 650 °C at a rate of 28 °C/h in furnace, and can get the HBW hardness range from 156 to 217. Annealed Steel McMaster-CarrThe same steel used in automobile bodies, this AHSS (advanced high-strength steel) allows you to fabricate high-strength parts using thinner material than you could with other types of steel. It is formable, weldable, and more economical than alloy steel. Annealed and Cold Drawn 1045 Carbon Steel ::Annealed and cold drawn SAE-AISI 1045 is SAE-AISI 1045 steel in the annealed and cold-drawn condition. The graph bars on the material properties cards below compare annealed and cold drawn SAE-AISI 1045 to:wrought carbon or non-alloy steels (top), all iron alloys (middle), and the entire database (bottom).
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We also stock hot rolled steel alloy bar in grades 4130, 4140/42, 4145 MOD, and 8620 in standard, annealed, and heat treated options. All of the 4000 series grades are chromium-molybdenum alloys. These chromium-molybdenum alloys are among the most widely used and versatile machinery steels. Hot Rolled Steel Vs. Cold Rolled Steel SciencingThe steel is then allowed to cool slowly to room temperature in still air. This annealing process recrystallizes the steel for greater ductility, but because the steel is worked at room temperature, it maintains its strength. Working cold-rolled steel is much more difficult than working hot-rolled steel, so only basic shapes are possible. Open Die Forgings - Seamless Rolled Rings All MetalsAll Metals & Forge Group is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D manufacturer of custom and standard open die forgings and seamless rolled rings in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, nickel alloys, cobalt, aluminum, copper, and titanium. Forged shapes include large flat and hex bars, blocks, gear blanks, all flange shapes, flanged
1045 Medium carbon steel. often used for bolts, studs and shaft parts. High strength and hardness. Hot Rolled Carbon Steel. 1018, 1020 (HR,CF) Low carbon steel. Has good hardening properties, fair machinability. Readily brazed and welded. 1117 (HR,CF) Low carbon, high manganese steel. Good machinability, case hardening is deep and uniform. 1040 alloy steel bar - Cold Rolled Steel PriceDescription:1040 alloy steel bar, 1040 alloy steel bar Suppliers and 105 1040 alloy steel bar products are offered for sale by suppliers on , of which steel round bars accounts for 5%, stainless steel bars accounts for 3%. A wide variety of 1040 alloy steel bar options are available to you, such as aisi, jis, and astm.Steel Bar Pro


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http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Today, there are no economic data to report; and this week will be very light, with the exception of Thursday, which will contain inflation data (CPI). Markets are taking it's queue from the 12th day of Ukraine/Russia war, as oil reaches $130/barrel and US, along with it's allies, consider banning Russian energy products. Their allies will be more adversely affected, if they act on this consideration, as it makes up 45% of their energy imports; and the US is probably less than 3%. Investors are worrying about Stagflation, as signals appear. Today, the flight to safety moved to gold, as investment dollars are being shuffled over; and concerns of stagflation weigh on the Markets. MBS is currently Down 16bps, as Mortgage Rates worsened slightly from Friday's pricing. Yields have come back down to the 1.74% range.
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Question : What price range should you expect when booking from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Guatemala City (GUA)?
Answer : Flight prices are fluctuating much less for this route than most routes from Ethiopia, as they're ranging from $4,807 to $4,813. Remember, you can save by booking further in advance.
Question : How many days should you spend in Guatemala City?
Answer : Over the next two months, travelers from ADD to GUA are planning on staying for one week on average.
Question : Is price more important than specific travel days for you?
Answer : The best day to fly on a budget this month is Thursday. Having flexibility in your travel plans means you can save more, so be sure to plan ahead when possible.

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Florida has a Republican governor, a Republican-led state House, and Republican-led state Senate. However, it also has some of America’s harshest forced quarantine and public health laws. Some activists plan to change this situation.
The freedom of Americans to go where they want is under attack from laws made to combat public health emergencies, said lawyer R. Shawn McBride, the president of the American Freedom Information Institute.
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- Doyin Okupe says the random attacks in parts of the country does not seem to add up as herdsmen attacks
- He cites the DSS report which stated that the country have been infiltrated by agents and converts of the terrorist group ISIS
- Herdsmen agree to abide by provisions of Benue open grazing prohibition law
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, has suggested that the spate of the so-called herdsmen attacks nationwide might support the government claims that terrorist group ISIS, might have infiltrate Nigeria.
Okupe, who made the statement on Wednesday, February 14, stated that the random attacks in Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau , Kaduna, Zamfara, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Ogun, Ekiti, Kwara among other states, does not seem to add up as herdsmen attacks.
He said the government itself initially believed these acts were committed by the herdsmen in their attempt to secure the lives of their herds.
Okupe, however, stated that the DSS in a briefing to the government noted the country had been infiltrated by agents and converts of the terrorist group ISIS.
He said it was a vital information that had been ignored by Nigerians due to the overwhelming emotion brought about by the number of people killed in the attacks.
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Meanwhile, herdsmen in Benue state have agreed to abide by the provision of the controversial Benue open grazing prohibition law.
The herdsmen, however, requested for more time to help them adapt to the new policy and resort to grazing in the reserves developed in some northern parts of Nigeria, Vanguard reports.
This was made known to journalists after a stakeholders meeting between herdsmen, governors of Benue and Nasarawa states and members of the technical sub committee of national economic council committee, by the Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi.
Umahi said the team had successful deliberations with all parties involved.
Victims of Herdsmen killing buried in Benue State on Legit.ng TV

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The City of Peoria and Peoria County are reminding community members to expect increases in energy rates this summer. Community members will begin to receive a letter from Ameren Illinois notifying customers of supply rate increases for the upcoming summer months.
As referenced in an earlier press release on April 26, rising prices and supply shortages are a concern in an 11-state region that includes Central Illinois. This has prevented Good Energy, our community’s energy aggregation supply program, which most of our residents and businesses utilize, from securing a contract starting in June. Therefore, participants will be returned to Ameren supply for the months of July and August at a minimum.
Customers do not need to take any action for the transition from the aggregate supplier of energy to Ameren during those months. Community members may receive correspondence from other energy supply companies offering different rates. Historically, the aggregated prices have remained the lowest for our residents. Customers who take no action will return to the aggregation supply program once the contract is signed.
“We realize families and businesses are struggling with inflation and cost increases in a variety of areas,” stated Peoria County Administrator Scott Sorrel. “Good Energy is working diligently to keep the interruption to the program to a minimum, with the goal of establishing a reasonable price and resuming energy supply in August.”
Energy markets have experienced a significant price spike through the Winter and Spring, and these increased prices are reflected in Ameren’s recently announced utility rates for residential and small business customers.
“We urge our community members, both residential and commercial, to look at their Ameren account and find the details of their particular rates for the upcoming months,” advised City of Peoria Manager Patrick Urich. “Some households and organizations may already have seen an increase; others should look to plan ahead for the summer months, which usually means increased usage.”
The Heart of Illinois 2-1-1 line is a local resource that residential customers can call to see if there are any programs that can assist with utility costs. The 2-1-1 phone number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The alternate phone number is 309-999-4029.


Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.
Head to the wilds of Manitoba in October and November and you will find the polar bears gathering around the edge of Hudson Bay waiting to venture out on to the sea ice. From Churchill it’s possible to head out on to the tundra in specially adapted vehicles and view these magnificent creatures close up. With experienced local guides you will learn about the ecology, biology and geology of the landscape and the animals that live here. This is a truly magical opportunity to view one of Canada’s most iconic inhabitants.
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Pet Central Animal Hospital has been part of the North East Minneapolis community for over 40 years.
Below is a list of the majority of services we provide and various conditions we treat.
Wellness Veterinary Services
Yearly Wellness Exams
Blood Analysis Testing
Prescription Pet Food
High Quality Pet Food
Primary Conditions Treated
Ear, Nose and Throat
Heart and Lung Disease
Tumor, Cyst, & Skin Tag Removal
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Please visit our Surgery page for a list of commonly performed surgical procedures in our hospital.
To support these treatments, our hospital has a complete pharmacy, in-house laboratory, digital X-rays, and a state of the art surgical suite.
The key to wellness is prevention. Catching small problems before they become more serious medical conditions is critical to your pet’s quality of life.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Is history repeating itself?
It was an afternoon of tarantula-paralyzing wasps, slithering gray snakes, jumping green grasshoppers and dilapidated Taoist temples in the hills of Hsint'ien 新田 this afternoon.
The Senkaku Islands 尖閣諸島 are back in the news again, and the Daily Yomiuri ザ・デイリー読売 has the AP story ("Japan arrests Taiwan captain in disputed waters"):
"Japan's coast guard has arrested a Taiwanese fishing boat captain who refused an inspection and sparked a six-hour chase through disputed waters in the East China Sea 東シナ海, officials said Monday. Wang Wei-shin, 44, was taken into custody late Sunday on suspicion of illegally fishing and violating Japanese waters near a chain of disputed islands claimed by Japan, Taiwan and China, according to Japan Coast Guard 海上保安庁 spokesman Shinichiro Tanaka. Japanese authorities took Wang to nearby Ishigaki island 石垣島 for questioning after negotiations with Taiwan's coast guard, Tanaka said, adding that a crew member was also being held as a witness. The boat was also carrying nine people Tanaka referred to as 'fishing tourists' and they were released to Taiwanese authorities. Patrol vessels spotted the 50-ton Formosa Chieftain No. 2 just off the northern coast of Japan's Minna island 水納島, a tiny southern island about 110 miles (175 kilometers) southeast of uninhabited disputed islands known as Senkaku in Japanese and Diaoyu 魚釣 in Chinese. 'Had the skipper stopped his boat at our request, the case wouldn't have become such a big deal, and he might not even have to be arrested,' Tanaka said. In T'aipei (Taihoku) 台北, a Taiwan Coast Guard Administration 行政院海岸巡防署 official acknowledged that the fishing boat ventured into disputed waters and tried to head back to Taiwanese waters after being spotted by Japanese personnel. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry 中華民國外交部 Spokesman Henry Chen said his ministry planned to offer the captain assistance and 'negotiate with Japan on the matter.'"
A Taiwanese fisherman is caught fishing where he knows he shouldn't, tries to make a run for it, and gets caught, sparking an international incident. At least this time the boat wasn't sunk. It should be interesting to see how the new cabinet led by Wu Den-yih 吳敦義, handles this matter. The last one, under Liu Chao-shuan 劉兆玄 , did a pretty inept job of things, going so far as to threaten war. More rational heads hopefully will prevail this time.

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Aluminum Surface Technologies is located in Burlington has a large Canadian and United States market. AST manufactures coatings for aluminum and steel machine parts for industries such as Food, Automotive, Oil & Gas and Energy. In a highly competitive market such as this, a company's website is their number one selling tool.
With this project the website was a huge focus with user experience and content. The client needed the website to be engaging, simple and quick to get the information needed for any potential client. Using landing pages for each specific service and an accompanying video, AST was able to land some large new clients in the United States.
Client: RevUp Group Inc.
Category: Brand Identity, Print Design & Website Design

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A new object connected in the boxes of the giant!
While Google dominates the operating system for mobiles with Android and launched a little more than a year ago its own model, the Google Pixel, the giant could carve a slice of the cake in another area. And this area, you guessed it, is none other than connected watches. According to Evan Blass, famous leaker always well informed and whose voice is a safe bet, the American giant would launch a range called Pixel Watch. A new market to conquer after connected speakers represented by the Google Home of a firm that wants to remain one of the leaders in the high-tech market.
A new market to conquer for Google
Besides the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and second-gen Pixel Buds, a reliable source tells me — with high confidence — that Google’s fall hardware event will also introduce a Pixel-branded watch. Have a great summer!
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 10, 2018
The connected watch market, currently dominated by the Cupertino company and its Apple Watch, may have a new and significant competitor. It’s on Twitter that leaker Evan Blass has announced the potential upcoming release of a Google stamped model called Pixel Watch. But that’s not all since the American giant would also prepare a successor to its connected headphones, Pixel Buds!
In addition to the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and the second generation of Pixel Buds, a reliable source told me that the hardware event of this end of the year for Google would be the output of a connected watch Pixel.
Evan Blass was also supported by Roland Quandt, another leaker who claimed that three objects connected to the code names Ling, Triton and Sardine would be in Google’s projects. Objects that could be equipped with a Snapdragon processor. Despite formidable competitors in the market of new technologies and late launches, Google seems ready to carve a piece of the cake. The manufacturer has in any case a lot of ambition and the many connected objects should succeed one another in the years to come. It remains to be seen whether users, familiar for decades with Google, will follow or not the giant in his great adventure.


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What is the difference between demagnetized magnet and non demagnetized magnet?
Demagnetization of strong magnet, which is often encountered by a magnet manufacturer? Why demagnetization? There are many reasons? For example, the magnet salesman didn’t understand the actual needs of the customer. The customer didn’t want to magnetize and deliver the goods. As a result, the product was magnetized. For another example, the electroplating factory will require nickel plated magnets plated into zinc, customers do not accept, back plating is also the need for demagnetization. And so on, there are still a lot of cases, so what are the differences between demagnetized magnets and the original magnets without demagnetization? Many people will be more concerned about this issue. Let’s talk about it.
After the demagnetization of the magnet, the magnetic molecular structure of the magnet will change significantly, which will lead to the weakening of the magnetic force of the magnet compared with the ordinary magnet. And after repeated magnetization, the magnetic force will become weaker and weaker. Therefore, we can not magnetize the demagnetized magnet for many times, we can only demagnetize it again, otherwise the magnetic force of the magnet will not meet the use demand.
The original magnet has not been demagnetized at high temperature, the magnetic structure molecules have not changed, and the magnetic properties are relatively stable, but high temperature should be avoided, because high temperature will change the molecular structure of the magnet.

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So for this debate I had to be part of the agree side to technology being a force for equity in society, for me this was hard to side with agree cause I believe it can and can’t be a driving force for equity in society today. For my side I debated that if we get equality from technology it will lead to equity in society in the long run. For this I made 3 points for my argument the first was technology giving equality to people with disabilities, the main point is connecting people with technology that is affordable and transportable they can become someone like the late Dr. Hawking who used his eyes to communicate to a computer that speaks for him. The 2nd point I brought up was getting education out to 3rd world countries and refugee camps by bringing in computers and digital resources for teaching purposes. The 3rd and final point was technology giving a voice to the youth of the world, they are future adults that will run society in the future and having a voice helps create opinion and let it be known thru social media.
The debate ended in the disagree side winning and I also agree to that technology can bring equity, but its not fully able to bring out equity on its own.

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A team & B team volleyball won tonight over the Yantis Lady Owls! A great way to end middle school regular season! A team will compete in the district tournament in North Hopkins on Saturday! tomorrow is the Pink Out game for high school as they take on North Hopkins!
Eagle Parents! The Student Success Initiative (SSI) meeting for 8th grade on Thursday night has been changed to 6:30 pm due to the combining of the 7th and 8th grade football game. We hope everyone has an incredible Monday.
Eagle Pride Alert! Our Ladies Cross Country Represented Us Well Today and Earned 4th Place! Lexi Busby- 13:44- 3rd....Mayliha Diaz- 13:56 - 6th ...Aylin Gonzalez- 15:13 ...Kara Tifft- 15:20..Baylee Bowen- 15:31...Bailey Neal-16:19....Hannah Warren- 16:22 JV Girls: Breanna Warren- 16:35 - 12th...Priscila Alonso -20:47..Ximena Morales-Rameriz- 21:39
Reminder: September 20th is the deadline to register for the October 26th ACT test. Register online at www.act.org and use school code 441450.
The Varsity Lady Eagles defeated Yantis tonight in three straight sets to go 2-0 in district. Come out to Miller Grove to watch these ladies compete on Friday with the varsity starting at 4:30pm. Great night to be an Eagle!!!

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Arizona Republican Kari Lake came out swinging on Day 1 of her lawsuit challenging the outcome of the 2022 gubernatorial election that was called for Democrat Katie Hobbs.
On Wednesday, whistleblowers questioned by Lake’s attorney, Kurt Olsen, recounted alarming irregularities in the signature verification process for mail-in ballots in Maricopa County that, if true, compromised election integrity.
Maricopa County, which includes the Phoenix metro area, represents 60 percent of Arizona’s registered voters.
One whistleblower — identified by the Arizona Republic as Jacqueline Onigkeit — testified that signature verifiers were sent home early without explanation and vote-counting was then moved to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office, where the signature review process was done without designated signature verifiers present.
“Were you told why the normal Level 1 reviewers were told to go home after 7 p.m. and the signature review function was performed at the county recorder’s office?” Olsen asked the witness.
“No. We just — we thought it was odd,” the witness said.
“Why did you think it was odd?” Lake’s attorney asked.
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One of our key goals since Longleaf Breeze was just a twinkle in our eye was a long season during which we could harvest fresh fruit.
We’re still learning what we can expect from our diverse orchard, and every year is different, but we have enough experience under our belt to at least begin to see how our strategy is shaping up.
Today’s podcast is our description of what we’re now expecting month-by-month during April through November. We finish with our plans for the other months when we can’t depend on harvesting fresh fruit each day as we need it.
Here’s my post describing my slowly changing perception about the best variety of blackberry for us to grow.

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A measuring instrument, which consists of an atomic force microscope (AFM) and an optical alignment probe, is designed and constructed for precision and fast measurement of 3D cutting edge profiles of single point diamond micro-tools. A focused laser beam is employed as a reference for automatic and fast alignment of the AFM cantilever tip with the micro-tool cutting edge. Experiments are carried out to demonstrate the ability of the instrument for alignment and measurement of a round-nose micro-tool with a nominal nose radius of 1.5 μm. The cutting edge sharpness, nose radius and edge contour out-of-roundness of the micro-tool are evaluated.
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Checked the BRB and Codex and just want to confirm my thoughts.
1: Can a Valkyrie deep striike in a turn and disembark its passengers the same turn?
2: I assume the Hellstrike missiles can be fired at the same time (and all other weapons) if it's not moved. However I assume the all need to be fired at the same target? Is it allowed to be clever and overlap multiple units so long as the primary target is covered by the blast?
Might be wrong on the first one, but as I recall it a deepstriking vehicle simply counts as moving max speed.. This would suggest that a valk could use its grave chute insertion to let them jump out.. There's however no 'line' along which the Valk has moved (as Joey would have said "The line is a dot to you!") thus it would be rather risky to do it as you'd have to let them deepstrike right above the valk, and several models can't occupy the same spot at the same time.. soeh.. 1/3+ chance for them instant dying and when they scatter they roll for dangerous terrain..
As for the second one, Hellstrikes are single shot -not blast- weapons, and they're ordnance, so you can only fire one of them each turn and no other weapons along with it.. If you meant the hellfury missiles or the multiple rocket pods then, as with all other blasts, it's fine to place it over any model in the target unit that's in sight as long as your own units are not under the template.. So yes, if the enemy did place two units close together you could hit them both.. Hellfuries can both be fired in the same turn, keep in mind though that they are singleshot..
Edit: Just reread the deepstrike rules and I guess I was wrong.. Vehicles count as moving at cruising speed only for the purpose of firing their weapons (so a V/V could fire a main weapon (and any defensive weapons) on the turn it lands).
Also it's explicit written that units are allowed to disembark, so units can do so normally from the V/Vs.. I just assumed since SM droppods says they will disembark at once that it wasn't normal to be allowed to do so (I realise now that it's to avoid people staying inside the pods hiding)...
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So yeah you can drop the valk in, then have your guys jump out of it in the same turn.
The hellstrike missiles are a big rip off. You can fire 1 per turn and if you do you cn't fire any other weapons. It has no blast and uses the normal roll to hit. It is ordance so against armour it rolls 2D6 and you choose the highest result.
-Basically it's an overrated krak/HKM.
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Kishida’s LDP Retains Solid Majority in Lower House ElectionPolitics
In Japan’s 2021 House of Representatives election, held on October 31, the Liberal Democratic Party lost seats, dropping from 276 to 261, including those who ran as independents but later declared for the LDP. The party thereby gained more than 233 out of the chamber’s total of 465 seats—well past the “stable majority” level of 244 seats, allowing it (or the ruling coalition) to chair all permanent lower house committees, and just reached the “absolute stable majority” of 261 seats, which lets it chair and hold a majority of seats in the committees. Its coalition partner Kōmeitō finished with an improved 32 seats, meaning the government has a combined total of 293.
Media reports from major newspapers and NHK indicate that the number of seats won by each party in Japan’s general election are as follows. Nippon Ishin no Kai (Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party) was a big winner among the opposition parties, using its strong performance in Osaka to become the third largest party overall.
The turnout was 55.98%, which was slightly more than the 53.68% in the previous general election in 2017.
The LDP won 189 seats in single-seat districts and 72 via proportional representation. While it finished with nearly 30 constituency seats fewer than the 218 in 2017, its PR seats rose compared with the 66 in the last election. Kōmeitō won 9 constituency and 23 PR seats, improving its showing by 1 seat in each category.
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, or CDP, won 96 seats (57 constituency and 39 PR), falling from its total of 110 before the election. The Japan Communist Party finished with 10 seats (1 constituency and 9 PR), also down from its pre-election 12.
Meanwhile, Ishin expanded its influence considerably, rising from 11 seats before the election to 41 (16 constituency and 25 PR). The Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) won 11 seats (6 constituency and 5 PR), while Reiwa Shinsengumi won 3 PR seats and the Social Democratic Party held on to its 1 PR seat.
(Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, at center, stands before a board showing winning candidates at LDP headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on October 31, 2021. © Jiji.)

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A deeply moving memoir about a young couple whose lives were changed in the blink of an eye, and the love that helped them rewrite their future
Five months pregnant, on a flight to their “babymoon,” Allison Pataki turned to her husband when he asked if his eye looked strange and watched him suddenly lose consciousness. After an emergency landing, she discovered that Dave—a healthy thirty-year-old athlete and surgical resident—had suffered a rare and life-threatening stroke. Next thing Allison knew, she was sitting alone in the ER in Fargo, North Dakota, waiting to hear if her husband would survive the night.
When Dave woke up, he could not carry memories from hour to hour, much less from one day to the next. Allison had lost the Dave she knew and loved when he lost consciousness on the plane. Within a few months, she found herself caring for both a newborn and a sick husband, struggling with the fear of what was to come.
As a way to make sense of the pain and chaos of their new reality, Allison started to write daily letters to Dave. Not only would she work to make sense of the unfathomable experiences unfolding around her, but her letters would provide Dave with the memories he could not make on his own. She was writing to preserve their past, protect their present, and fight for their future. Those letters became the foundation of this beautiful, intimate memoir. And in the process, she fell in love with her husband all over again.
This is a manifesto for living, an ultimately uplifting story about the transformative power of faith and resilience. It’s a tale of a man’s turbulent road to recovery, the shifting nature of marriage, and the struggle of loving through pain and finding joy in the broken places.
Beauty in the Broken Places: A Memoir of Love, Faith, and Resilience is a beautiful story of hope and inspiration. It is a wonderful reminder to never giving up. I admire Allison Pataki’s courage to tell her and her husband’s story from how they met, when they married, their life together, their daughter, and their journey after he suffered a stroke. It is full of raw emotion that brought me to tears at times and feeling uplifted at others.
Beauty in the Broken Places: A Memoir of Love, Faith, and Resilience is one true story that should not be missed. I give this book 5 plus stars. Loved it!
I received this book from the publisher, but was not required to write a review. This review is 100%
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Buffalo Newspaper Guild members voted 65-2 on April 10 in favor of a tentative agreement that will allow Buffalo News management to furlough Guild members across the board, for the first time.
The approval of the agreement reflects member support for a plan the Guild bargaining team devised, which mitigates financial losses to members with little-to-no cost to the company.
It also reflects the mutual concern of both management and the Guild about the paper’s financial state, during the Covid-19 pandemic. A week later, Guild members in the Typographical Unit representing Prepress employees at The Buffalo News voted unanimously on April 17 in favor of a tentative agreement that will allow Buffalo News management to furlough most members for up to five weeks.
The agreement enables Prepress members to not only gain financially, in most cases, due to New York’s enhanced unemployment benefits, but it also saves the company about $45,000 above and beyond the two-week furlough directive laid out by Lee Enterprises.
“These furloughs will create working hardships on everyone at the paper,” Guild president Sandra Tan said. “Staffing is already thin across departments, so those of us taking up the slack for absent colleagues will bear heavy burdens. With the coronavirus threat continuing to grow, we need the community to recognize how important the local journalism we produce really is.”
She also cautioned that furloughed Guild members may wind up waiting weeks for their unemployment benefits to arrive, given the breakdowns in the state unemployment system. Though these benefits are retroactive, she urged all furloughed members to bear this in mind and to budget carefully.
In exchange for The News meeting the Guild bargaining team’s requirements that it mitigate financial hardship for members, we met our commitment to engage in intense-but-swift negotiations.
The bargaining team and Executive Committee brought forward the tentative agreement for a membership vote quickly enough to enable the company to begin scheduling furloughs next week. The agreements allow all Guild members in Editorial/Sun, Accounting, Inside Circulation and District Managers to be furloughed for two weeks between April 13 and June 28.
Furloughs for the Typographical Unit run began April 20 and also run through June 28. In most cases, employees will be furloughed for two weeks and may volunteer to be furloughed for up to three additional weeks for a total of five. Two key elements played a role in the ratification of the tentative agreement for the Guild:
- The availability of enhanced unemployment benefits being offered in New York State, as part of the federal stimulus package, that will enable many Guild members to suffer no loss of pay.
- The willingness of The News to allocate money to help bridge the gap between what higher-paid Guild members would receive in unemployment and what they would have received in their regular paychecks.
A $12,500 pool of funds will be created, in part, by allowing some Guild members in Editorial to volunteer for an additional week of furlough. The savings from the additional week will be redistributed as income to other Guild members facing an income loss. The Guild estimates that money will cover about half the difference between unemployment income and lost wages for affected Guild members.
The agreement also ensures that all other Guild employee benefits will be unaffected. A key element of the agreement for the Typographical Unit is that the company will cover 100% of the employees’ contributions toward their health care costs for every additional week of furlough an employee takes beyond the first two weeks. This is particularly important for Prepress members since many contribute 30% or more toward their weekly health care premiums and would have otherwise been forced to pay back huge sums to the company upon their return from furlough, creating a major financial hardship.
The furloughs will have no impact on the accrual of vacation time or count against an employee’s benefits for 2021. All employees will be returned to their previous positions and dayside or night shifts when furloughs are completed. For any working Prepress employee who cannot be furloughed, which currently consists of a single employee whose change in job status would trigger a major financial pension liability for The News, the Guild successfully negotiated with the company to elevate an employee’s pay for two weeks so the employee will not receive less income on the job than if the individual was furloughed.
The bargaining teams for the furlough agreements included Tan, Vice President Aaron Besecker, Secretary Keith McShea, Typographical Steward Karen Hipp and Guild Administrator Kim Leiser. In negotiating both furlough agreements with management over two weeks, the Guild committed to moving swiftly and seriously if it had a partner in management open to compromise and creative solutions.

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India has an incredibly rich & vibrant culture, where food is at the epicentre.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday praised President Joe Biden and the other heads of state at the G-20 conference in Rome for formally adopting a 15% global corporate minimum tax rate that is estimated to bring in $150 billion a year globally.
"Today, every G20 head of state endorsed an historic agreement on new international tax rules, including a global minimum tax that will end the damaging race to the bottom on corporate taxation," Yellen said in a statement Saturday. "It's a critical moment for the U.S. and the global economy. I congratulate President Biden on this important achievement.
"This deal will remake the global economy into a more prosperous place for American business and workers. Rather than competing on our ability to offer lower rates, America will now compete on the skills of our people, our ideas, and our capacity to innovate — which is a race we can win."
The G-20 member nations, including the United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom, among others, are a mix of nations that have the largest economies in the world, representing about two-thirds of the world's population, 85% of the global domestic production, and 75% of global trade, according to the organization.
At Saturday's meeting in Rome, leaders spoke out in support of establishing a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% that would be formally approved in a statement from the conference Sunday, and then would go to each individual nation to enact on their own.
According to a Reuters report, rules for the tax would be implemented by 2023, and would apply to large multi-national corporations like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple, making it harder for them to establish offices in countries with a lower tax rate.
The adoption by the G-20 on Saturday comes after 136 nations agreed to a deal earlier this month on the 15% global rate.
"We call on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting to swiftly develop the model rules and multilateral instruments as agreed in the Detailed Implementation Plan, with a view to ensure that the new rules will come into effect at global level in 2023," the draft conclusions, seen by Reuters, read.
According to Forbes, the 15% rate will apply to multi-national companies with annual revenues of $865 million or more, and require companies that turn over $23 billion and have profit margins of 10% or more to pay taxes in the countries they sell goods or services in.
In the United States, Congress still must approve legislation to comply with the agreement, which could be tricky because America is home to 2,000 of the world's largest multinational corporations.
Biden has been pushing to get the deal approved because it might prove a key revenue resource to help pass his two large legislative packages on infrastructure and his Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill.
Both plans, which could top $2-3 trillion in their final forms, are currently jammed in Congress with Democrats battling over what should be included in the bills, and what could be stripped out to reduce the price tag.
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How Grime’s Origins Show a Path to Cultural Resistance
by Charlotte Watson
24 May 2020
“Grime started in the city. It started in the estates.” – Wiley, Eskiboy, 2017
At its conception, grime was forged so intrinsically by its environment that to evoke the music is to evoke its birthplace. Even with thriving scenes developing across England over the years – notably Birmingham, but also Sheffield and Leeds, among others – talking about the origin of grime means talking about Tower Hamlets, the east London borough where the gleaming skyscrapers of the Docklands financial district loom over pockets of stark deprivation.
Resolutely place-based, and influenced both by the architecture and the socioeconomic conditions of the high-rise flats and estates from which it emerged, it is through a shared understanding of the conditions and experiences by which its sound is reproduced that grime has incubated talented DJs, MCs and large followings throughout the UK.
As well as providing an outlet for young people growing up in material scarcity to document their experiences, grime provides a blueprint for cultural resistance for the 2020s. London is not alone in experiencing a shrinking cultural space – almost half of all clubs in the UK closed in the years between 2005 and 2015, to take one example – as restrictive governance and austerity measures combine to act against the interests of a thriving and diverse cultural scene. Alongside a shrinkage in the physical cultural scene, unemployment amongst young people has been growing since 2005, particularly amongst young people from Black and south Asian backgrounds – meaning that finding alternative, creative ways to channel aspiration is arguably more important than ever.
Sonically, grime was born out of the jungle and garage ubiquitous within the London club scene in the 1990s. Lyrically, it meshed the hyper-local setting from which it emerged – naming specific MCs, places and postcodes – with a wider sense of social malaise. At the time, New Labour’s continuation of Thatcherite financial deregulation sat side-by-side with cultural and social policy which encouraged gentrification and regeneration on a cannibalising scale, through the flagship ‘urban renaissance’ policy. Coupled with an approach to justice that prioritised widespread surveillance measures, the environment was essentially one which threw the doors open to some whilst allowing the walls to close in on others.
Where the originators of grime were exceptional was in their ability to take inaccessible parts of the city which they didn’t belong to and that didn’t belong to them – the unbridled aspiration and financial excess associated with the increasing financialisation of the early 2000s – and to use them as inspiration to forge their own space of authenticity, expression and, crucially, resistance.
Grime as aspirationalism.
Economic and material realities are entrenched in every aspect of grime, from the sound – harder and more urgent than jungle and garage – to the lyrics, the regular clashing and deep loyalties to particular crews. In Tower Hamlets, where many of the pioneers of grime grew up, housing and employment situations are regularly defined by precarity, with 39% of residents currently living in poverty and overcrowding still an urgent priority for the local authority.
It is not only economic realities that had such an influence on the creation and eventual sound of grime, but also the physical reality of the local homes and neighbourhoods. To take one example, the high-rise blocks prevalent in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding boroughs lent themselves to the creation and sustainment of pirate radio stations, such as the popular (now commercial) Rinse FM and Deja Vu FM. The height of the blocks allowed for pirate stations to broadcast across a wide radius and raised the profiles of local DJs and MCs without requiring external input, such as promoters or proximity to established record labels.
Observers of the grime scene have long credited the link between inequality and aspiration as a key driving force behind grime’s emergence. Speaking to Novara Media, academic and bass culture researcher Caspar Melville describes London at the time of grime’s formation as undergoing a process of “turbo-gentrification” – the space of the Docklands and Canary Wharf in particular acting as an ‘imagined other’, far removed from the reality of living in areas like Bow.
He tells Novara Media: “When you are faced with people who have plenty and you don’t, that must have psychological consequences. But it also spurs people on to have something of their own. Music allows you to occupy space when you’re not usually allowed to.”
Asked how he would explain the relationship between grime’s emergence in Tower Hamlets and the aspirationalism of the Docklands, Dan Hancox, author of Inner City Pressure: The Story of Grime, describes the inaccessibility of the financial district despite it being in the same borough. “My general feeling from speaking to [grime artists] is that Canary Wharf feels ‘other’ and separate, not part of Bow,” he explains. “The material reality was that you wouldn’t even try to reach there on foot.”
Wiley – widely acknowledged to be the de facto creator of the sound we know as grime – also alludes to Canary Wharf and the financial district as an imagined other in his 2017 autobiography, Eskiboy. Contrasting his ‘gritty’ surroundings with an idealised Docklands area, which he views as symbolic of success, he readily admits that the landscape had an impact on the direction in which he and other founding members of the scene took grime. Yet it was the challenge posed by a punitive criminal justice system which pushed grime beyond its incubation towards a clearer vision of cultural resistance, in the process generating an alternative to the narrow margins of mainstream cultural success.
Grime as riot music.
In his 2011 essay ‘London’s Overthrow’, author and essayist China Mieville sets out the political nature of grime and its unique cultural position as music borne of hyper-local resistance. Grime was coded as ‘riot music’, treated as an inherently dangerous art form by the cultural and political establishment. Thought to encourage violence through both the contents of its lyrics and its animated live scene, figures within the London authorities argued that grime MCs should publicly condemn the issues they tackled in their lyrics, whilst the Metropolitan Police instituted drastic initiatives to tackle what they viewed as a threat to the established order.
Criminologist Lambros Fatsis, who specialises in Black music subcultures, contends that it was because of this ‘threat’ that live grime shows were targeted by the Metropolitan Police’s use of Form 696, a mechanism used to assess ‘risk’ at events that was only scrapped in 2017. Long thought to unfairly demonise certain genres of music of Black origin, it served to inhibit grime artists from performing live on the grounds of ‘public safety’, stymieing the scene’s economic and creative growth on grounds that many argued was racist.
The policing of the live scene had an immediate impact on grime’s visibility, yet it was the combination of these increased surveillance measures with New Labour’s all-encompassing ‘urban renaissance’ policies that fostered the decade-long suppression of its success.
A central tenet of the ‘urban renaissance’ was the stated goal of mixed communities within inner cities, based on the belief that spatially-concentrated poverty creates deeper social problems. In reality, it often served to displace poorer, majority Black communities in the name of ‘social harmony’. Hancox says the policy was “antithetical to the intense feeling of hyper-local community” that allowed grime to flourish, “disrupting the intense localism that grime is built from”. Through the explicit goal of bringing middle classes back to inner cities, via the diversification of housing tenure and type, the so-called urban renaissance served to raise rents to a level where many long-established Bow residents were financially forced out.
Grime’s reliance on space and community both to create and publicise its sound meant that such punitive measures would have a disproportionate effect on its ability to continue to grow after the initial boom years of the early 2000s. This is before taking into account the importance of informal spaces to foster innovation and accommodate many cultural elements of the scene – such as clashes, pirate radio set-ups, makeshift bedroom studios – which mixed communities housing policy, possibly inadvertently, rendered much more difficult. With this threatened, a recourse to resistance was inevitable.
Grime as cultural resistance.
As well as being locked out of the version of aspirationalism embodied in the financial district of Canary Wharf, early grime artists were also frequently locked out of traditional channels of engagement with a wider creative scene and fan base, with many mainstream radio stations and clubs refusing to play any music associated with the scene. In their place, two particular mechanisms of cultural resistance emerged for early grime artists. The first was to translate the anger and frustration precipitated by these exclusions into creating music on their own terms, and the second was finding alternative channels of engagement that challenged the creative orthodoxy.
Drawing on lived experience is a fundamental aspect of effective cultural resistance. Grime acted, and continues to act, as both a creative outlet for marginalised young people and an articulation of their socioeconomic circumstances. Whilst this led to risk of criminalisation by the state, grime’s ability to speak to young people in similar situations around the country was fundamentally productive: it took the frustration and anger felt at exclusion from the aspirationalism grime’s pioneers grew up next to and provided an alternative, accessible aspirationalism through authenticity and a DIY entrepreneurship.
Harnessing the feeling of frustration to provide a way for young people to see themselves represented in culture was an entirely positive move, and doing it through the formation of entirely new channels – as locally created pirate radio stations, DIY raves and later, a dedicated cable channel – rather than co-opting those already in existence, felt radical. The ability of grime to reach beyond the boundaries of London in its initial stages, spawning scenes across the country, and later worldwide, was predicated on the innovative use of technology from its east London pioneers.
With mechanisms such as Form 696 acting to diminish its potential impact, it was vital to ensure there were alternative platforms to disseminate grime’s sound. Through the establishment of pirate radio stations and later the digital grime-dedicated Channel U in 2003, grime artists made sure they had control of their own methods for raising awareness of and growing their scene. Melville argues that this was vital to ensuring grime had a cultural impact: “you need to know how to build your own self-run, resilient, entrepreneurial system of culture. Future generations need to know to hold onto your own destiny.” And although not a direct replacement for the rapidly shrinking physical spaces for engagement by any means, the proliferation of platforms with which to reach audiences is larger than ever, and have been used by new generations of artists from a variety of scenes with great success.
As a form of cultural resistance, grime sets out a clear blueprint based on principles of political organisation that ought to be familiar to activists: creating something enduring and long-lasting against the backdrop of hostile machinations of governance involved having the resilience to carve out spaces to occupy, initially building on local resources and relationships, and using the frustration borne of being locked out of established spaces to craft a productive, alternative space to belong to.
Grime as a precursor?
It would be remiss to ignore the radical changes to the grime scene in the years since its first peak. Its revival in 2013-14 spawned a second generation of grime MCs, many of whom originated from south London, rather than east. The unexpected crossover success of Meridian Dan’s ‘German Whip’ clearly indicated a shift towards a more mainstream understanding of grime, exemplified most clearly in the rise of multi-award winning Stormzy, the first Black solo artist to headline Glastonbury. Nonetheless, it is arguable that grime’s inherently political sensibilities have survived the crossover, with Stormzy in particular using his growing platform to endorse Jeremy Corbyn, deride Theresa May and Boris Johnson, and highlight the government’s shameful response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
It’s notable that Stormzy has not been allowed to flourish without accusations from some members of the first-wave grime scene. In an indication of the tension between the insular culture of the original wave towards a more mainstream expression of what grime is, and who it can reach, Wiley took to Twitter and then YouTube at the start of 2020 to imply Stormzy was inauthentic for choosing to work with pop artist Ed Sheeran, a ‘culture vulture’ who is not adequately connected to the lived realities of the scene.
Concurrently, the emergence of drill – also deeply rooted in place and facing many of the same challenges as grime did – demonstrates the legacy of early grime’s resistance, a renewal rooted in what came before. Described by journalist and youth worker Ciaran Thapar as “bleak commentary on inner-city life”, drill has been blamed for everything from young people carrying knives to the proliferation and glamorisation of acts of violence across social media. Its proponents, however, view drill as a form of catharsis: the ability to articulate a bleak social landscape and its effect on the lived experience of the artist. Facing even harsher restrictions, including jail time for live drill performances, artists are forced to find new, creative ways of sharing their music, echoing the establishment of early grime’s pirate stations, often taking advantage of social media’s appetite for viral videos to raise the profile and popularity of songs, allowing more potential fans access to their sound.
But drill will prove to be just one descendent of early grime’s ability to transcend societal restrictions, invoking a hyper-localism to express a universal sense of exclusion and build a sustainable cultural model. “Music has this ability to take hold of space and change it – to procure space. Grime very much has done that, has provided an ongoing narrative about the space that it’s in, and a new conceptual horizon for young people,” Melville concludes.
It is this horizon – one intrinsically tied to the space and social conditions of its creation, yet inscribing the shared experiences of a wider audience – which has allowed it to endure, to resist and to inspire until the present day.
Charlotte Watson works in mental health policy and writes on governance and dance culture.


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opam depextalone will only install dependencies for installed packages
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The youngest ball boy defies his father's wishes and decides to get a giant tattoo across his chest. and lonzo ball weighs in on his younger brothers career in the NBA. stay tuned to hear what Zo had to say and to check out Lamelos new tattoo!
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Orlando Magic TCB against Nash-less Suns
The Orlando Magic took care of business Thursday night, easily winning their nationally televised game against the Steve Nash-less Phoenix Suns, 105-89. Without the Canadian Dream, who was out with something termed “pelvic instability”, the Suns were no match for Dwight Howard and the Magic. Dwight led the Magic in scoring with 20 points and a total of six Magic players scored in double figures. There is probably very little that can be taken from this game as on top of being without Steve Nash, the Suns were coming off a night where they were absolutely destroyed by the Miami Heat. Jameer Nelson tallied his best game of the young season tonight scoring 15 points and most importantly, dishing out 12 assists. Former Magic player Hedo Turkoglu, did not fare as well. Hedo finished the game with more turnovers than points scored, 3 to 2, and did not make a single shot from the field (0-8). Hedo said before the game that he expected to receive lots of boos from the Magic fans, but he actually received more cheers than boos during pre-game introductions and after his performance, the more likely response next game towards Turk will be apathy.
More thoughts and tidbits from tonight’s game after the jump:
- Tonight was Dwight Howard’s 500th career NBA game, which already ranks him 4th all time in Magic history. It was also Dwight’s son Braylon’s third birthday too and the Magic gave Braylon a special jumbotron shout out during the 3rd quarter. They then cut to a beaming Papa who was smiling ear-to-ear.
- Every Magic player that played tonight scored for the Magic, including Malik Allen who got his first game action of the year. The only player that dressed and didn’t play was Jason Williams.
- While it’s impressive that Jameer Nelson had a double-double and had 12 assists, the more impressive stat was that Jameer had zero turnovers. The rest of the team wasn’t as lucky as they finished with 17 turnovers; although 7 of those came in the sloppy 4th quarter.
- Grant Hill led the Suns in scoring tonight with 21 points. Hill was plastered with boos in both pre-game intro’s and every time he touched the ball in the first quarter. Stan Van Gundy was asked after the game when he thought Grant would stop being booed and he replied with, “If Grant plays 10-12 more years, then the fans here may stop booing him”. Seriously Magic fans, it’s over with. Let it go.
- Rashard Lewis and Quentin Richardson both had improved shooting nights and they each drove the ball to the basket on several occasions and made strong cuts that resulted in easy baskets. Rashard even dunked the ball HARD two different times. I am thinking of starting a facebook petition to get Rashard in the dunk contest. Everyone would watch that, right?
- Sadly, there is very little to take from this game despite the blowout. Stan’s normal critical post game press conference lasted probably less than one minute before he took forced questions from the media. The biggest take away is that the Magic came out with great energy and intensity for the first half and started the same way in the 3rd. They played awful in the 4th quarter but by that point, they couldn’t have given away the game if they tried.
The Magic are back in action Saturday night in Indiana against the Pacers. Game time is set for 7pm and will be televised locally on FSN Florida.

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As low- and middle-income countries transition from paper to digital systems, family planning programs can benefit from unprecedented opportunities to improve services. Investments in digital health tools have expanded exponentially, but information on what works—and what does not— remains limited and scattered. As investments have increased, digital applications and data fragmentation have proliferated, but stakeholders are moving towards more coordinated efforts to scale digital health solutions, support countries’ digital health infrastructure, and share evidence-based learnings.
This Digital Health Compendium enables users to explore case studies across a range of digital health technologies used to enhance family planning programs mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, but also in other regions of the world. Digital health applications in family planning programs can be broadly classified as those affecting demand generation, service delivery, supply chain management, and the policy and enabling environment. In many low- and middle-income countries, digital health innovations were adopted earlier in other health sectors, including HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and noncommunicable disease prevention and response. As a result, much of the impact evidence is likewise restricted to those sectors. To advance greater adoption of digital technology in family planning programs, more data and information on the challenges, opportunities, scalability, and results are needed. This compendium aims to consolidate emerging information and data on applications of digital technology in family planning programs to inform adoption and scale-up of successful approaches.
All of the case studies were submitted by the implementing organizations and include a description of the digital health intervention, program context, and, if available, important findings and lessons learned through rigorous evaluations or program data. The compendium facilitates a quick search for case studies based on the target user for digital health intervention, building block for the digital health enabling environment, family planning program classification, and country location. The case studies give policy and program decisionmakers insights on real-world applications of digital health, promising practices, challenges, and other lessons that can be applied to current and future programs.
An innovative distribution system addressing supply chain obstacles through direct regional-to-facility delivery of contraceptives and use of private sector logistics operators
Government of Senegal: Ministère de la Santé et de l’Action Sociale (MSAS) - Ministry of Health / Pharmacie Nationale d’Approvisionnement (PNA) - National Supply Pharmacy
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1,466 facilities and 1,627 health workers in all 14 regions of Senegal
2013: Intrahealth and Dimagi implemented the Informed Push Model (IPM) project with the MSAS and PNA to expand access to 40 family planning products.
2017: IPM system deployed on a large scale,ie accepted at the national level by the MSAS and the PNA and extended to 118 essential drugs.
2018: Dimagi began transferring the program and technology to the PNA for national ownership
Health Care Provider, Health System Manager, Data Services Provider
Leadership and Governance, Strategy and Investment, Legislation, Policy, and Compliance, Services and Applications, Standards and Interoperability, Infrastructure, Workforce, Integration and Sustainability
Senegal’s government has pledged to reduce contraceptive stockouts, which have been frequent for years in public health facilities. Lack of quality/reliable data and insufficient utilization of data are major health system challenges that led to the introduction of an innovative distribution system called the Informed Push Model (IPM) or Yeksi-Naa (“I arrived” in the Wolof language) system, addressing supply chain obstacles through direct regional-to-facility delivery of contraceptives and use of private sector logistics operators. The Yeksi-Naa system informs a push model of supply chain management in targeted health facilities.
In 2013, IntraHealth International, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (Ministry), National Supply Pharmacy (PNA), and Dimagi, started expanding access to—and use of—family planning by reducing contraceptive stockouts by implementing the IPM. The model made available a wide range of family planning commodities—initially around 40— allowing women to freely choose the methods they want at affordable prices.
Following promising pilot results, the Ministry of Health committed to a three-year expansion of IPM to all public health facilities nationwide, reaching nearly 1,400 facilities by the end of 2016. Today, the Yeksi-Naa system has scaled nationally to improve the family planning supply chain in Senegal’s public sector and even extended to 118 essential drugs.
IntraHealth and Dimagi have worked together to develop and deploy an electronic Logistics Information Management System (eLMIS) using CommCare applications for the management of all family planning commodities in 1,400 facilities across Senegal.
In this deployment, mobile logistics operators equipped with commodities travel to each facility to perform inventory management tasks, track indicators, and deliver commodities on the spot. Each logistics operator delivering supplies to points of sale on a regular schedule is equipped with a tablet running CommCare, which allows them to easily record, manage, and review stock information for hundreds of facilities, ensuring that each site and warehouse is sufficiently stocked, and allowing manufacturers to keep pace with demand, taking the burden of tracking and ordering inventory off of pharmacies and clinics.
The system is tracking real-time facility-level data and making them available through a series of costumed dashboards at the district, regional, and national levels —allowing for improved supply forecasting.
Moving from paper to the eLMIS enabled stronger forecasting and tracking. Logisticians can use historical data to estimate the amount of product each clinic needs and can adjust this amount based on a number of variables, including climate conditions, fluctuations in nationwide health trends, and regional or local factors.
Over two years, IntraHealth partnered with Dimagi to support transfer of technology to the National Supply Pharmacy (PNA). This included training of trainers on the CommCare application; management of the back-end application creation platform, CommCareHQ, in which new hierarchies and location products can be added; and assisting the National Supply Pharmacy to define standard processes for deployment, troubleshooting, and data management.
After Senegal’s national digital health strategy was established, Dimagi and the National Supply Pharmacy created a local server within the National Supply Pharmacy, based on PNA-defined capabilities and infrastructure requirements, where the CommCare solution and data are hosted and managed independently by the National Supply Pharmacy. The instant transfer of data from districts and regions helps ensure that information captured from facilities aligns with that recorded at the national level and can be used to regularly report on trends and track progress toward global and national targets
The Yeksi-Naa system has succeeded in transforming the supply chain system in Senegal thanks to an improved design of the system passing from traction to push, to an outsourced distribution from the public to 3PL, to better visibility data from paper to Android tablets (using CommCare), and increased financial sustainability moving from initial payments to post-consumer payments in healthcare facilities.


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Jana Marie Dupuiss travels took her through Europe, North America and Africa where she was exposed to both the incredible joys of life, but also extreme poverty, sadness, racism and death.
"Why was the Creator letting this happen?" she asked herself, and what could she do other than ponder these problems over and over again to no avail.
The classical musician looked inside and found a voice, a gift that could be used to help. With little money to spare, Dupuis discovered her true wealth was the gift of music, and guided by the in-kind desires of Kostas Lymbertos, most famously known around these parts as Kostaman, the society Bands Against Hunger was created. And through a music genre that grew out of violent protests and tensions, the first annual Summer Splash Reggae Festival was created, showcasing Whistlers reggae talent on both mic and turntable. A benefit festival takes place Sunday, July 2 at Buffalo Bills.
"This is what Bands Against Hunger is all about: people sharing their gift of music to raise awareness and funds for humanitarian causes," Dupuis said.
Proceeds from this years festival benefit The Whistler Food Bank, The Psoriasis Society of Canada and struggles in Africa.
"Every single one of us in this world deserves to receive necessities such as food, clean water, clothing, shelter, clean air, education, peace of mind, freedom, love," Dupuis said. "As Bob Marley showed through his powerful lyrics and deliverance of his music that reggae expresses hopes for respect, love, peace, self-identity, spiritual, for the stop of poverty, the stop of social and political injustice."
True to her word, the music is quoted as "coming from the people" and from the people of Whistler, the reggae fest will occur. The lineup includes bands such as Redeye, Kostaman and Dub Empire along with DJs Phroh, Tone and Buddha. The evening also includes a drum circle led by Erin and So Lovely Solah, so dont forget your skins. As well, a slide show of African children will be presented by Anastasia Chomlack and friends.
"Reggae music has become very important in my world," Dupuis said. "I have seen in just two years such a huge growth of musicians and likeminded people that appreciate this genre of music."
When Dupuis arrived in Whistler, Big Up was the only reggae band around town. The number of bands playing reggae has now multiplied by four, and there are numerous reggae turntablists.
While reggae lyrics bring social messages to mind, the music itself speaks to the soul; the one drop beat which emphasizes the second beat keeps people swaying and grooving, spiraling people into a sunny warm place.
"The positive vibe you get from reggae music keeps you alive and helps you to set yourself and others free," Dupuis said. "I hope one day we can look at the world and say, My God, we have done it. We have destroyed poverty, hate, war, anger and pain with our gift of love. I truly believe we can do this and I know Bands Against Hunger will help to create awareness Together we are making a difference."
Tickets for the love-in are $9. Doors at 8 p.m.


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When I first became a mother in 2016, my eyes were opened to the toxins in everyday products.
My heightened awareness went into over-drive when my daughter began putting everything in her mouth. She’s a toddler now so I can relax a bit. But my infant son has me on high alert yet again.
In this article, I’ll explain the criteria I developed for buying non-toxic toys: toys I could feel comfortable having them gnaw and gum to their heart’s content.
If you want the quick and dirty, jump to the print-out, a simple checklist for buying non-toxic toys. This is an ideal format to share with well-meaning family members who regularly buy for your baby.
Why I Researched Non-Toxic Toys
Babies’ natural instinct is to explore the world with their mouths. It exposes them to taste, texture, and other sensory perceptions.
But it can also expose them to toxins that are harmful to their developing brains and bodies.
Certainly, agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are in place to regulate and ensure all children’s toys are safe.
You would think that’s enough.
However, re-calls happen regularly, and by then it’s too late. In some cases, the CPSC’s standards may not go far enough (more on that below).
Being a researcher, I decided to research the materials used to manufacture toys. I then developed a list of toy materials that are safe, and those that aren’t.
Because knowledge about natural living doesn’t come naturally.
But I Couldn’t Just Keep It to Myself
Sure, it’s a handy resource when I’m purchasing toys for my kids.
But what about receiving toys from other people?
Being conscious of waste, I couldn’t in good conscience accept gifts I had no intention of keeping.
My daughter was born in the month of May. So I had a few months to prepare for the flood of gifts that would be upon us come Christmas.
Her grandparents, like most, would want to spoil her. But I knew we wouldn’t feel comfortable accepting them unless I made our concerns clear.
So I crafted an email to send to her grandparents and close relatives that included my list of safe, non-toxic toy materials.
Now, giving full-grown adults rules about what they can and cannot buy? You can see how anyone would feel condescended.
The message needed to be carefully crafted to come across tactfully. This was my attempt (feel free to borrow from it)…
The Letter to My Family
You recently asked what baby S might like for Christmas. She really has all she needs, but we appreciate that you want to spoil her a little.
While we don’t have any specific requests, below are a few pointers related to the kinds of toys we feel comfortable letting her play with.
Over the past few decades, the number of chemicals we are exposed to has grown enormously.
And children are more sensitive to these toxins.
We now know that exposure plays a role in cancer, developmental disorders, behavioral issues and chronic diseases.
Now that she’s putting everything in her mouth, we want to be especially cautious.
We know that we can’t completely avoid these toxins, but we’re hoping to limit it with the help of the people who love her… like her grandparents!
Below is a list of materials safe (and unsafe) for her. We greatly appreciate you referring to it when you’re looking for gifts for her.
Know that by doing so, you’re helping us keep her safe and healthy for many years to come.
PS – If you’d like to read more about these issues, check out this article in The Atlantic: The Toxins That Threaten Our Brains
The email then listed the toy materials I consider safe, based on my research.
Now, I’m sharing them with you. I’ve included an explanation of each one, along with a few example toys.
For those preferring the abbreviated list of safe and unsafe materials, jump to the checklist below.
Non-Toxic Toy Materials (Based on My Research)
Wood is a beautiful, natural material for baby toys. But it’s important that wooden toys are made from solid wood.
In other words, no pressed wood, such as medium density fibreboard (MDF) or plywood.
Pressed wood is bound together using glue. The glue often contains harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), such as formeldahyde (National Library of Medicine).
And as you probably know, formeldahyde is a known human carcinogen according to the National Toxicology Program.
Unless the toy is labelled low or no VOCs, I recommend avoiding products that are not solid wood.
Like wooden toys, silicone is a safer alternative to plastic toys.
We are now well aware of the dangers related to BPA in plastic (Fenichel, et al). But evidence continues to emerge around the dangers of its substitutes. In fact, they may even be more potent, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
In other words, plastic continues to be a poor choice.
That said, the soft, malleable nature of plastic is appealing. Enter silicone.
Silicone has these desirable characteristics. And although it is synthetically-derived, it doesn’t carry the health risks associated with plastic.
Because silicone is resistant to temperatures and chemicals, it does not react with other things it encounters. As a result, it does not release byproducts the way plastic does.
For this reason, we prefer using silicone toys. They are particularly helpful as teethers when a wooden one isn’t doing the trick.
From a waste perspective, silicone does propose challenges. Being a synthetic product, silicone doesn’t biodegrade.
That said, it’s extremely durable and therefore lasts a long time. It can also be recycled, if your jurisdiction has the appropriate facilities.
Fewer baby toys are made from natural rubber. But if you find one, I do consider it a safe choice.
Toys marked 100% natural rubber are made from an entirely natural material (sap harvested from the rubber tree) that doesn’t leach toxins.
Books are a fantastic gift for children of any age.
The downside is that you can’t leave babies alone with them. I first realized this when I left my daughter in her playpen with books.
Returning to her after just a few minutes, she had bits of paper all over her mouth.
And since most books for babies are board books coated with plastic, I don’t consider them safe to chew on.
The only books we felt comfortable leaving her with are soft, 100% cotton books, like the one below from Petit Collage.
Another option is a book line called Indestructibles. The books don’t tear, so your little ones can have at them. Plus, they repel water, meaning you can even wash them with water and soap.
These children’s books are made of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers.
This is a synthetic material that is BPA-, pthalate-, lead- and PVC-free, according to the company.
According to Tyvek, a brand of this type of material, flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers do not off-gas anything toxic, even under heat.
However, I would caution that there is limited independent research on how this material interacts with human health. Personally, we own about 5 and our babies love them.
Cotton Plush Toys
Many stuffed toys are made with polyester fabrics.
But polyester is a plastic. The Weston A. Price Foundation believes, based on studies researching how the skin absorbs chemicals, it could leach chemicals into our skin (Weston A. Price Foundation).
Not to mention, polyester also has a number of other ecological issues. Recycling polyester is a challenge and the tiny microfibres are wreaking havoc on water systems (Bruce, et al).
For this reason, it’s best to choose plush toys that are 100% cotton, especially if you intend for your little one to snuggle up with it for the night.
If you can, choose certified organic to limit exposure to chemicals that may have been used in the production of the cotton.
Most stuffed toys are stuffed with a polyester filling. The outer fabric could act as somewhat of a barrier between the skin and filling. But if possible, choose one that has been filled with natural fabrics as well.
Organic Farm Buddies, for example, are 100% organic cotton and stuffed with corn fiber fill.
Corn fiber fill is made from corn sugar and is naturally hypo-allergenic.
Natural Paints & Coatings
You might be surprised to know that lead is not entirely banned from being used in children’s products, including paint and surface coatings, toy components, and plastic.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission requires manufacturers to limit the total lead content in the product to 100 parts per million (CPSC).
It’s invisible to the eye and does not have a smell. But it is extremely dangerous to children’s development.
In fact, the cognitive and behavioral damage exposure to lead can cause is irreversible, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
And although all toys are tested by a third-party for lead content, the Consumer Product Safety Commission continues to issue recalls.
In 2008, almost 100 toy products were re-called due to lead paint or lead components exceeding 100 parts per million. The CPSC’s safety system reduced the number of toys recalled due to lead by 97% since then (PIRG).
But as recently as August 2018, the CPSC recalled 30,000 units of a critter toy containing high amounts of lead.
And some institutions believe the CPSC’s lead restrictions don’t go far enough.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement in the Journal of Pediatrics in 2016, calling for stricter regulations:
“Because lead exposure is cumulative and there is no apparent threshold for the adverse effects of lead exposure, all sources of lead exposure should be eliminated.” (Pediatrics)
The best treatment, they argue, is preventing exposure in the first place.
So how can you avoid exposure to lead and other heavy metals?
- Ensure your baby isn’t using toys manufactured before lead was regulated to today’s standards. That means toys purchased prior to 2011.
- Ensure toys have natural paints and coatings, such as water-based inks and plant-based oils like jojoba or castor oil.
- If you want to play it really safe, avoid toys that were manufactured outside of the United States and Canada, where lead is not always well-regulated (CDC).
How My Family Reacted
I’m lucky to have an understanding family. Her grandparents were open-minded, even if it seemed a bit strange to them.
Their biggest challenge continues to be finding gifts that meet our criteria… “just tell us which damn toy you want”.
I’m kidding, no one specifically said that.
Jokes aside, one set of grandparents has us choose the toys we want in advance.
Sure, it ruins a bit of the fun and spontaneity, but it works for them… and us.
I also shared the message with her aunts and uncles who regularly purchase gifts for her.
The ones with children didn’t bat an eye. They happen to share similar values, so we knew they’d be a receptive audience.
In fact, I actually included an apology when I sent the email to them.
Before I had kids, I was vaguely conscious of these issues, but not entirely. Some of the gifts I made or bought for my nieces might have included materials I now consider to be unsafe.
Print-Out: A Checklist (for Well-Meaning Family Members)
Sometimes this type of request is better received when it’s coming from someone else. So by all means, share this article with your family.
However, I realize there’s a lot of information here to digest. And not everyone needs (or wants) the details.
For this reason, we’ve made a simple checklist that anyone searching for non-toxic toys can refer to.
If there’s anything we’ve missed, or you have your own unique criteria, we’ve included space for you to make additions.


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