Several of the state’s sheriffs have told a state House committee about issues they face that they hope will get some legislative attention. That has included sheriff’s qualifications, sheriff’s salaries and the per diem paid to counties by the state for each state prisoner they hold in their jails.
Missouri Sheriff’s Association executive director Mick Covington says first, though, there has been a disconnect between lawmakers and sheriffs that must be bridged.
“Our core statement that I think we’d like everyone to walk away with is, ‘A sheriff is a sheriff is a sheriff.’ They all do the same job. Classification has nothing to do with it. A state law is a state law across the state, whether it’s in a first-class county, second-class county or third-class county.”
Covington says the number of mandated services that a sheriff and his or her department must perform continues to grow, and he says that is part of that disconnect…
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Covington says he believes the issues that would require more funding can be addressed even if the Republican majority sticks to its goal of not raising taxes.
“I believe there are some remedies there that the legislators can look at in working with the sheriffs to realign, re-shift, maneuver, consolidate and leverage a lot of assets and current practices that are in place and improve the situation greatly, and take some of the burden off of the local taxpayer.”
Committee chairman, Representative Don Ruzicka (R-Mount Vernon) says when the committee meets again it will look at fees that are currently collected and where funding is going.
“Maybe we can look at shifting, changing, redirecting and maybe a new fee … I’m not going to say is unnecessary, but it could be a possibility because usually (the legislature) steps up when it’s law enforcement.”
The prisoner per diem issue has been brought to the legislature for years, and there have been increases in recent years but it is not at the level it is supposed to be at according to statute. Covington says it must be addressed.
“It is coming to the breaking point for counties. Counties can no longer afford … neither can the state … to continue with the business plan that’s currently in place and the relationship between the county jail and the state prisoners.”
Covington says another issue raised in the hearings was requiring that an individual have a peace officer licence to run for sheriff.
He says all sheriffs currently in office have one, but in the last election cycle, “two individuals were elected that did not have licenses to be peace officers and after they were elected they had to go to an academy while they were trying to fill the duties in the office of sheriff, to get their license.”
Committee Chairman Don Ruzicka says the group will meet again in a few weeks and begin trying to create legislation.
“I’m just not gonna hear their concerns and complaints and write a report and that be the end of it. I actually want to improve the office of sheriff. I want to help them perform their duties better.”


Three conferences crowned DII cross country champions, while South Dakota Mines picked up a first in a DII football victory over Colorado Mesa. A shootout in the Lone Star state highlighted a big weekend in DII sports.
Home / A historic DII football program win. DII cross country conference champions crowned.
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher lobbied strongly for his team's inclusion in this year's College Football Playoff following the Aggies' 34-13 win at Tennessee.


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Title: 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, Second Edition
Author: Tom Adkinson
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Nashville is a chart-topping hit! Known everywhere as Music City, it is alive with entertainment, food, and history. Three intersecting interstate highways and a buzzing international airport make it easy to reach. Whether you are a conventioneer, a vacationer, or a new transplant, 100 Things To Do in Nashville Before You Die delivers a trove of adventures, diversions, tasty meals, and top-notch music. Even natives will have unexpected discoveries.
Travel writer Tom Adkinson grew up in Nashville, worked for decades in its entertainment and hospitality industry, and has written about Music City since the 1970s. Throughout 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, he shows you special places for live music, introduces you to surprising restaurants (including Nashville’s oldest and one that doesn’t open until 10 p.m.), points out that Tennessee’s Capitol also is a crypt, offers quiet places for nature retreats right in the city, and much more. This is no typical guidebook.
Meet Tom Adkinson, author of 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, at a book singing at Two Old Hippies Saturday 11/3 at 1pm 401 12th Ave. South.
There are so many interesting and fun things to do here in Music City that when I saw Tom Adkinson's book, 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, I knew it would be good fodder for my column.

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Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick imagines a bright future for games, involving potentially photorealistic visuals in the next decade.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick imagines an incredibly bright future for gaming technology, which could evolve to showcase photorealistic visuals in the next decade or so, he says. In the last several years, countless games have brought the industry one step closer to such an ambitious goal, thanks to the efforts in trying to reflect realism in animated worlds.
Zelnick, of course, is no stranger to this, being the CEO of a company whose subsidiaries include 2K Games and Rockstar Games. Each console generation sees the NBA 2K titles take a technological leap, rendering real-life people in stunning detail. And Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 is certainly emblematic of just how close developers have gotten to truly bringing realistic visuals to games.
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In discussing the topic at the UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference, Zelnick noted that the next 30 to 40 years of games will likely count among “the most exciting yet.” GamesIndustry.biz relayed the details of the Take-Two boss’ talk, which first outlined some of the more notable changes gaming has experienced in the last decade. Zelnick stated, “I’m guessing [Take-Two’s] business in 10 years looks very different than it does today in the same way that it looks very different today than it did 10 years ago when there was no mobile business and no recurrent consumer spending.” He then went on to address what the next bout of change may entail, specifically with regards to graphical advances:
“I think what you’re going to see is technology will allow our creative folks to do things they’ve never been able to do before, including make games that look exactly like live-action. Some of what we do now looks a lot like live-action, but it’s still animation. In 10 years, you’ll have the option if you want to make things that look completely realistic, all done inside a computer, never mind all the other advances technology will enable.”
The industry’s continued expansion in terms of narrative, gameplay, and social integration is a recipe for “massive moves in our business,” most of which are unpredictable, Zelnick added. He concluded that dynamic opportunities will present themselves by way of what can be accomplished creatively and what can be done “on the business side to exploit that creativity.”
When considering titles like The Last of Us Part II, it’s easy to envision Zelnick’s prediction of photorealism coming to reality. That especially holds true when taking a look at next-gen technologies that mean to advance graphics even further. Epic Games’ awe-inspiring PS5 tech demo for Unreal Engine 5 serves as one shining example of such advancements.
And who can say for sure that Zelnick’s belief won’t come to fruition before the next decade? This newly launched console generation could provide a fair few surprises as time goes on. The graphical differences between CD Projekt RED’s 2015 title, The Witcher 3, and its latest project, Cyberpunk 2077, seem to serve as proof positive that rapid change is the name of the game in this industry.
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New Delhi: ‘Bigg Boss 16’ is one of the top shows running in India today. It has a fan following in millions and has been considered as one of the most successful seasons till now. The host of the show Salman Khan is the best in what he does undoubtedly but for this weekend, fans will have to miss him as Farah Khan will take over this week.
Filmmaker Farah Khan is all set to step into Salman Khan’s shoes and host the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode of ‘Bigg Boss 16.’ As the show got extended, Salman already had his plates full post mid-January, so in his absence, Farah Khan will be seen hosting the forthcoming episodes of the show.
Don’t be sad already, as Salman Khan has agreed to host the grand finale of ‘Bigg Boss 16.’ Not just that, but the actor has stated that if his calendar allows then he might even come and host a few episodes of the ongoing season.
For the unversed, Farah Khan had earlier graced ‘Bigg Boss 16’ as a family member to support and motivate her brother Sajid Khan.
Along with this, the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode will see special guests gracing the show this time. Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Anil Kapoor and Mika Singh will make a grand appearance this weekend with the gharwalas.
‘Bigg Boss 16’ commenced in October, with rising TRP’s the controversial reality show got a month’s extension and will have its finale on February 12.
Contestants who are still in the house currently include Archana Gautam, Shiv Thakare, Sumbul Touqeer, Priyanka Choudhary, MC Stan, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Tina Datta and Shalin Bhanot.


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Our 6th Over the Edge event to stop youth violence has come and gone, but it wasn’t without its fun surprises!
Each year, Miami YFC recruits rappellers and fundraisers to draw attention to youth violence in South Florida. Our first event came just a few months before the tragic Parkland shooting. It was heartbreaking to hold this year’s event only 3 days after the school shooting in Michigan.
Youth unfortunately face violence every where. According to the Department of Children & Families, 1 in 3 girls under 18 has been sexually abused or assaulted, and 1 in 6 boys have faced the same pain. At our high schools, 30% of teens reported experiencing violence at the hands of a romantic partner; in the last year, our team has helped 2 girls who were victims of rape. And in south Dade, over 60% of youth reported that bullying or gang violence was a problem at their schools (see Dade County School Climate surveys).
But when things are dark, the light of Christ shines all the more! This was certainly true for Miami YFC and Christmas Over the Edge. In addition to exceeding our fundraising goal by $20,000, completing the event in a record 6 hours, and recruiting more individual alumni donors than ever before, the Big Red Man showed up to draw attention to our cause.
You can check out the full story here – it’s pretty great to see Miami YFC featured in the local news! And thank you to those from Christ Journey who supported us and the youth we serve. May you have a very Merry Christmas.

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As key congressional committees consider legislation to repeal Medicare’s physician payment formula, a new study shows that the program’s beneficiaries have generally good access to doctors.
The report, prepared by the Kaiser Family Foundation, found that 96 percent of beneficiaries report having access to a doctor’s office or clinic, and about 90 percent of beneficiaries say they can schedule timely appointments for routine and specialty care. (KHN is an editorially independent program of the Foundation.)
About 2 percent of beneficiaries report problems finding a new physician, a rate comparable to privately insured adults ages 50 to 64, according to the analysis. Seniors on Medicare report forgoing medical care at similar or lower rates than privately insured adults ages 50 to 64, the study found.
But there are some subgroups of beneficiaries that have physician access problems, including those with no supplemental insurance or Medicaid, beneficiaries under age 65 living with a permanent disability and beneficiaries in fair and poor health.
The report, which examined the findings of national patient and physician surveys as well as data from Medicare and other sources, also found that as of September, less than 1 percent of physicians have opted out of the program.
Physician groups have said that if Medicare payments to physicians are cut, they may not participate in the program.
Unless Congress takes action to stop it, Medicare physician payments will be cut by nearly 24 percent on Jan. 1. On Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to mark up legislation that will do away with the payment formula, called the Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR. The House Ways and Means Committee will also take up the same proposal that day.
In late October the committees released their draft, which aims to make a historic shift in doctor payments, moving physicians away from the traditional system in which they are paid for how many patients they see and how many procedures they do and instead use financial incentives to encourage them to move to alternative payment models that emphasize quality care. The framework would repeal the SGR and hold doctors’ pay at current levels as alternative payment models are developed and tested.
The legislation would combine some existing Medicare physician quality programs into a new initiative starting in 2017 that would offer doctors additional pay based on their performance on value-based criteria, such as making more same-day appointments for urgent needs and enhancing their use of electronic medical records, among other provisions.
The Congressional Budget Office recently lowered the 10-year cost of an SGR repeal (with no payment increase for physicians) to $116.5 billion, down from a previous estimate of $139 billion, making it even more attractive for lawmakers to act this year to end the yearly scramble to stop payment cuts for Medicare physicians. Previous estimates to scrap the SGR were as expensive as $316 billion over 10 years.
But with time running out on the congressional calendar, lawmakers may have to pass a short-term patch to prevent the scheduled Jan. 1 cut.


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5 Common Causes of Hair Loss in Dogs
What’s Causing the Dog Hair Loss?
Seeing a dog lose his or her hair can be disconcerting to witness. However, what’s most important when dealing with alopecia, as it is referred to medically, is identifying the underlying cause of the hair loss in order to devise an appropriate treatment plan. Here are five common culprits of hair loss in dogs that should be discussed with your veterinarian.
Allergies are a frequent cause of hair loss in dogs. This may due to environmental triggers such as pollen, molds and dust mites, or due to parasitic triggers like fleas or mites. Food allergies are another possible cause of hair loss. Typical symptoms of an adverse allergic reaction include itchiness resulting in excess scratching, biting, and, of course, hair loss. In the case of flea allergies, it is recommended that dogs take flea preventatives as a way to minimize threats of a full-blown flea infestation.
2. Infection or Infestation
An infestation with parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites (scabies, mange) is another source canine alopecia. Along with hair loss around the ears, eyes, abdomen, and chest, signs your dog may have mites or fleas/ticks include inflammation, itching and redness. Bacterial or fungal infections, such as in the case of ringworm (which is actually a fungus), can also be attributed to hair loss in dogs. Symptoms of ringworm include circular or irregular hair loss, inflammation, and infected crusts.
3. Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism, also known as Cushing's disease, is a condition caused by the prolonged exposure of the body’s tissue to excessive levels of the hormone cortisol. Symptoms of Cushing’s disease include hair loss, darkening of the skin, and the development of a pot-bellied abdomen. Cushing’s disease commonly occurs in middle-aged to senior dogs, though it can also affect dogs that overuse corticosteroid drugs.
There are some breeds of dog that are more genetically prone to baldness than others. First there are the hairless dogs that have been bred for the attribute such as the Chinese Crested, Mexican Hairless (Xolo), and American Hairless Terrier. Other dog breeds, such as the Doberman Pinscher, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Italian Greyhound and Whippet, sometimes suffer from patchy or pattern baldness on the outer ear, chest, back, thigh, or lower neck.
5. Pressure Sores
Pressure sores, also called bedsores or decubital ulcers, are localized injuries where the dog’s elbows or other bony pressure points (hips, hocks, etc.) come into contact with hard surfaces regularly. This constant pressure and friction causes the skin to callus, lose hair and sometimes crack and bleed. Pressure sores are more common older dogs, especially large or heavy breeds.
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First up id the coffee table. I like the look that they're showing off in the PB catalog. And I knew that with very little effort, I could copy their look. A very good friend gave me her antique coffee table. I loved the lines, but thought that the finish was a bit boring. I don't have a before picture on this one, but, just imagine that it was all the the top. A little Antique White paint, some distressing, and antiquing with glaze, and this is what I had. I just replaced the old knobs. They're simple and classic. And I don't want to spend the money on anything fancy to replace them. You an see the end table in the background. The new finishes unify them. So, this is the one I liked.
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And this is the one I'm not so happy about. You can see in the before pictures that the vanity (I use it as a desk) really needed to be painted. the veneer was chipping off, and while I'm sure it was a beautiful piece of furniture at one time with a bird's eye maple finish, it was well loved and used and turned into an old hag. I wanted to give this old girl a new dress and some new jewelry to wear.
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I decided upon black. the color is called Dark Coalmine. I loved the color when I put it on my bathroom cabinet, and have bought a whole gallon of it to do my kitchen cabinets with. I was inspired by the furniture in the Ballard Designs catalog.
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I think the finish looks fine. Here's the problem. The drawers in the vanity/desk are a puzzle. You have to put the right drawer in the right space. Otherwise they won't go completely in. I got tired of playing musical drawers (that sounds like a fun kinky game, huh?) and decided to just use a hammer to force them in. We weren't using all of the drawers before anyway. But I'm not happy about them being permanently stuck. The drawer pulls are from Wal-mart. Also not my favorite, but very budget friendly. These were 10 for about $12.
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Montel Oakley of Hurt was found guilty of first degree murder Monday after a Pittsylvania County jury deliberated for 45 minutes.
Oakley was convicted of killing his friend, Corey Andrew Moon, 44, of Troutville during an argument over music CDs on July 11, 2021. Oakley was also convicted of related weapons charges. He is scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 18.
The friends had been drinking, Oakley became angry and shot and killed Moon using an AK-47 rifle, according to Pittsylvania County Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Haskins.
The crime occurred at around midnight at 2957 Pocket Road in Hurt.
Haskins said one shell casing and blood was found in the house, as well as outside. The victim was found by his car, about 30 yards away, he said, adding that Moon was shot five times — on both sides, in the chest, abdomen and back.
Haskins said the gun had a 30-round magazine.
When deputies first arrived, Oakley gave a story indicating the shooting was accidental. Upon hearing the evidence at trial, Oakley decided to testify and provided another story that he and Moon struggled outside, suggested the gun was fully automatic and that the shooting was also accidental, said Haskins.
Haskins said the lab provided evidence that the gun was semi-automatic and could not have fired off multiple rounds in the way that Oakley described. There was also the shell casing found in the house, he said.
During closing arguments, Oakley had two outbursts and had to be removed from the courtroom on both occasions, said Haskins.

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There are all kinds of things that make our world a better place, but when you start thinking about what really matters, manufacturing plays a significant role in the progress of our civilization. From moving forward with creating mechanical products to doing what you can to identify and resolve challenges, manufacturing helps people to enjoy the kinds of things that they once only thought about casually. Check out these posts that discuss manufacturing, since there are a lot of things to keep track of. By understanding how different products are made, you can identify and resolve small challenges in your own life.
Access to a municipal water supply is one of the most desirable conveniences, but unfortunately, not everyone is able to enjoy access to it. For instance, if a building structure is located too far out into a rural area, there might not be plumbing lines beneath the ground that stretches far enough to access water that is supplied by the nearest city. In such situations, obtaining water is made possible by using wells to obtain water directly from the ground, which is done with help from a pump. Unfortunately, things can go wrong with a submersible well pump that makes it difficult to access the groundwater. If you are dealing with a problematic submersible well pump, a professional might need to make several repairs depending on what is wrong.
Only a Little Water is Being Pumped Up
A well pump should be able to bring up enough water for it to come out at a high pressure through plumbing fixtures. If there is a small amount of water coming out of the fixtures, it might mean that a part known as the drop pipe is leaking. The pipe can be inspected by a professional to determine if there are any leaks that are in need of being fixed. Another reason for a small amount of water to be pumped up is for mud to block the intake screen. Due to there being numerous other reasons in regards to why such a problem might occur, it is wise to seek help from a professional to get to make a diagnosis and repair the pump.
There is No Water Being Pumped Up
Not being able to obtain any water is one of the most frustrating problems to experience with a submersible well pump. Due to the pump needing electricity to run, the first problem that comes to mind when it doesn't work is that it isn't receiving any power. You can actually check the electrical panel in your building structure to determine if the breaker to the pump has tripped off. If it is off, simply turn it back on and the problem should be resolved. You can also hire a professional to check the pressure switch to determine if it is damaged and causing the pump to not work.
The Pump Has an Abnormal Amount of Noise
You shouldn't hear a lot of noise coming from a submersible well pump. If you are suddenly hearing more noise than usual, it points to the bearings being damaged. The bearings can become worn out after a pump has been used for a long time. You can get them replaced by contacting a well pump repair technician.
For more information, reach out to a company like David Cannon Well Drilling.


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The Savoury Belgian Blonde Gift
Snacks and beer - a match made in heaven. The Savoury Belgian Blonde Gift hamper holds a big bottle of thirst quenching Belgian beer, some moreish nuts, a pouch of olives and a colourful painted tapas bowl.
Presented in a black box with white sizzle paper packing and finished with a silver bow.
In the box: 1x Double Enghien Blonde Beer (75cl), 1x Mr Filbert's Pink Peruvian Peppercorn Cashews & Peanuts (120g), 1x Olives (241g) and 1x Tapas Bowl.Learn More£23.00
Mini Spa Treat Gift Hamper
Not everything a girl (or boy) needs for a spa treat but a wonderful start. Light the scented, soybean candle, pour a mini Prosecco, savour the delicious chocolate truffles and relax.
Presented beautifully in a luxury red gift box with pink sizzle paper and finished with a gold bow.
In the box: 2x Mini Borgo Molino Prosecco sparkling wine (20cl each), 1x Orange & Pomegranate Scented Soybean Candle and 1x Champagne Truffles (100g). (Chocolate dish not included)Learn More£23.00
Gin Fling Gift Box
This gift box is certain to delight a gin-lover, be it a friend, a colleague or a treat for yourself! Inside the box are two bottles of Fentimans ready-to-drink gin cocktails, a pouch of Pink Peppercorn Cashews & Peanuts and a jar of Nocellara olives preserved in botanically infused lemon gin.
Presented in a black box with white sizzle paper packing and a bow.
In the box: 1x Fentimans Bloom Gin & Tonic (275ml), 1x Fentimans Rose Lemonade & Bloom Gin (275ml), 1x Lemon Gin Olives (165g) and 1x Peruvian Peppercorn Nuts (120g). (Nut dish not included).Learn More£24.95
A Taste of France Gift Hamper
Give someone a delicious taste of France with this perfectly petit gift hamper filled with French treats. There's a half bottle of Beaujolais Villages from an award winning producer, French paté and sardines and to satisfy a sweet tooth; a box of melt-in-the-mouth Champagne truffles. Delicieux!
Presented in a red gift box with white sizzle paper packing and finished with a big silver bow.
In the box: 1x Beaujolais, Chateau de Pizay red wine (37.5cl), 1x Arsene Saupiquet Sardines (135g), 1x French paté (90g), 1x Champagne Truffles (100g) and 1x Corkscrew. (Wine glass not included)Learn More£25.00
Bath Time Gin Gift Box
In prohibition-era United States, gin was made in small quantities so it went undetected by the police, an old ceramic bathtub was the perfect size. This gift box, with two bottles of ready-mixed gin cocktails and bath accessories is an alternative take on Gin for Bath Time! Bath bombs promise to de-stress and to relax the bather with relaxing aromas of Bergamot, Vetiver and Sweet Basil while the soap dissolves stress away with the delicious scent of Dragon Fruit. A face cloth is also included to pamper the recipient of this most decadent hamper.
Presented beautifully in a black gift box using white sizzle paper packing and finished with a silver bow.
In the box: 1x Fentimans Gin & Tonic (275ml), 1x Fentimans Gin & Rose Lemonade (275ml), 2x Tranquil Bath Bombs (180g each), 1x Dragon Fruit Tropical Soap and 1x Face Cloth. ('Ice' cubes not included).Learn More£26.00
Chocolate Indulgence Gift Hamper
Pamper someone with 2 mini bottles of Bottega's rose gold sparkling wine, a box of melt-in-the-mouth champagne truffles and the most luxurious, heart-warming hot chocolate drink. A true delight, perfect for a chocolate fiend!
Presented in a pink box with pink sizzle paper and finished with a big bow.
Inside the box: 2x Mini Rose Gold, Bottega (20cl), 1x Colombian Hot Chocolate, Choc Affair (200g) and 1x Champagne Chocolate Truffles (100g). (Truffle dish not included).Learn More£26.00
Pink Marshmallow Liqueur & Truffles Gift Box
Fluffy vanilla caramel, expertly blended with sublimely smooth sweet potato spirit, delivers a gentle marshmallow experience in this charming pink gift set with marc de champagne chocolate truffles.
Presented in a pink gift box and finished with a silver bow.
In the box: 1x Sweet Potato Pink Marshmallow Liqueur (50cl) and 1x Champagne Truffles (100g). Please note: Marshmallows, truffle dish, glass and ice not included.Learn More£28.00
Prosecco Fizz & Bathbomb Bubbles Gift Box
A decadently delightful gift designed to transport a regular bath time to another level with vintage Prosecco and a trio of soothing bath bombs.
8 Secco Prosecco has fresh aromas of fruit and flowers on the nose, with pears and sweet apples on the palate, while this fizzy trio of bath bombs will soothe the senses for a relaxing bath time treat.
Presented in a gold box and finished with a big gold bow.
In the box: 1x 8 Secco Vintage Prosecco (75cl) and 1x Fizz Bath Bomb Trio (90g each). Please note: Glasses not included.Learn More£28.00
The Continental Gift Hamper
Give a taste of sunshine with The Continental Hamper. This delicious food & wine selection includes a classic Bordeaux white wine, two tins of exquisite sardines and three jars of delicious paté, all from France. Serve with a baguette!
Presented in a luxury leather-effect gift box with natural sizzle paper packing and gold ribbon bow.
In the box: 1x Haut Terrier, Bordeaux dry white (75cl), 1x Sardines in Olive Oil (135g), 1x Sardines in Sunflower Oil (135g) and 3x French Pate (90g each). (Glass not included)Learn More£28.00
Brittany Cheers Cider Gift
Showcasing Brittany’s most popular cider, Loïc Raison Brut, along with appetising garlic & chilli olives and Cajun spiced nuts, a rustic tapas dish and two glasses, the Seasonal Cidre Selection a savoury treat for any cider admirer.
Loïc Raison Brut is known for its character and freshness. Shaped by a slow and patient maturation process, this cider displays a perfect balance of taste and refreshment. Snacking doesn’t come much better than a pouch of green and Kalamata olives in chilli oil with paprika, chilli, garlic and black pepper, and a jar of tasty kiln roasted mixed nuts tumbled with a gentle blend of Southern style spices. Pop the olives in the tapas dish and pour the cidre into the Loïc Raison glass and enjoy!
In the box: 2x Loic Raison Brut (27.5cl), 2x Loic Raison glasses, 1x Chilli & Garlic Olives (221g), 1x Cajun Spiced Chilli Nuts (90g) and 1x Rustic Tapas Bowl.Learn More£30.00
Fruity Bath Delight Spa Gift Box
Transport yourself to a desert island paradise with this wine gift packed full of tropical fruit. Pour a glass of the juicy Italian Merlot and enjoy aromas of redcurrant followed by mouthfuls of summer berries. Light the Soybean candle and delight in the delicious scent of ripe pomegranate and oranges - soybean oil candles burn cleaner and cooler than traditional paraffin candles. Finally drop a tropical fruit bomb into a warm bath and see it fizz softly, releasing moisturising Coconut Butter to make skin smoother and colourful soap peelings create a silky foam to cleanse the body.
Presented in a gold gift box and finished with gold ribbon bow.
In the box: 1x Merlot, Angelo Rocca, Italy (75cl), 1x Orange & Pomegranate Scented Candle, 3x Luxury Fruit Bath Bombs - Watermelon, Pineapple and Dragon Fruit flavours (180g each).Learn More£32.00
Mini Chocolate Liqueur Gift Pack
Made for a chocoholic the Mini Chocolate Liqueurs gift is perfect for a sweet tooth. Two mini bottles of chocolate liqueur, matching glasses and a box of decadent chocolate truffles complete the treat.
Bottega’s delicious and creamy grappa liqueurs are perfect as an after-dinner drink or as an alternative to coffee. Fior di Latte (white chocolate & grappa liqueur) is fabulous chilled or used in cocktails, as is Gianduia, a creamy chocolate, hazelnut & grappa liqueur, not dissimilar to a very popular chocolate spread. A box of delicious champagne infused chocolate truffles and two Bottega liqueur glasses make this gift an indulgence not to be ignored!
In the box: 1x Bottega Gianduia (200ml) and 1x Bottega Fior di Latte (200ml), 2x Bottega Liqueur Glasses and 1x Champagne Truffles (100g). Please note: Truffle dish and decorations not included.Learn More£32.00

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During my first oportunity to shoot at the Taft Theatre, India.Arie’s uplifting energy filled the auditorium with joy and promise. It was a beautiful show, and after Gramps Morgan warm and up-beat opening preformance, the happy audience sang and swayed, clapped and laughed. I was very glad to have experience this evening.
Chromatic Anthem is a showcase for the music photography of Jacob Drabik. It exists to promote live music in Cincinnati and the surrounding tri-state region. Jacob is a designer and photographer living and working in Cincinnati, OH.


Steeda S550 Mustang Camber Plates
The factory strut mounts also utilise a bushing style mount resulting in excessive bending stress on your dampers, steering system bind, and may even cause premature failure.
Our Steeda S550 Mustang Camber Plates for Mustang GT and EcoBoost are great for both street and track use. Our camber plates come into play especially when lowering your vehicle. With the addition of our new adjustable strut mounts on your lowered 'Stang you will be able to correct excessive negative camber and increase your front steering response. If you lowered your daily driven S550 Mustang, running the correct camber will eliminate uneven tire wear.
Our camber plates are ideal for both daily driving or tracking your S550. With the addition of these camber plates you will be able to dial in precise front suspension camber for each front toe adjustments resulting in a more balanced and predictable vehicle on the street or track. You will notice improved overall handling capabilities, elimination of under steer and increase in your Mustang's turn-in response. In testing, we have seen maximum lateral acceleration increase by .11 G's post-installation of our Steeda S550 Mustang Camber Plates. Maximum lateral acceleration may vary depending on other variables such as tires or outside weather factors.
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Independent artist Mike Taveira has impressed with previous anthems including Karma and Heart, and now the handsome rising talent returns with his latest single Switch. From its savvy lyricism to its mix of brass, rippling electric guitar basslines and Mike’s smooth vocals, Switch shines as yet another of the artist’s instantly enjoyable releases pop releases that sticks with you.
Switch is written by Mike alongside Evangelia Psarakis, Paul Mauer, Skyler Cocco, and Will Dailey and produced by DALE. The track sees Mike sing about someone having the ability to flip him like a switch – in a heated romantic metaphor set to funk-infused production.
The singer was recently able to test the track out a Pride gig in New York City last week. He shared on his social channels “I AM SO FCKIN HYPE FOR MY LEAD SINGLE. there’s so much to tell you about this song and what’s coming next.” We’re excited too!


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Clearly there is work to be done on CS:GO. Here's a couple of vids from long time CS 1.6 pro Jimmy Whis who talks the most sense on the subject that I have come across. Posting it here with the intention of adding his updates to this article. Alot of us are ex CS players and we want CS:GO to be the best it can be - so lets get involved in feeding back our thoughts, in our usual positive, Playstuff manner.
and a follow up with a constructive project idea
Interesting stuff. Post vids you find by CS 1.6 and CS: S Pro's and lets inform ourselves on this. I want CS:GO to be a huge sucess - so if we can all inform ourselves better, play the beta, and feedback to Valve/HiddenPath @CSGO_dev then I think we'd be playing a small but valuable part in the shaping of the game to a state that can have us all hooked again on Counter Strike. The only FPS I've ever played that felt like I could never practise enough! High skill ceilings are sadly lacking in current FPS games - and this is our chance to claw back the very thing that drew us to spending hundreds or thousands of hours playing Counter Strike - whether that be Source or 1.6.


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Sports drinks and sodas are adding antioxidant vitamins to transcend their caloric nature and appear "healthy". Antioxidants defend against reactive oxygen species, which are purported to be causative agents in aging and cancer. However, a recent study has shown that supplementation with large amounts of antioxidant vitamins negates many of the beneficial effects of exercise.
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Question: 7 month me b vomiting n nausea ghabrahat hoti h kyaa m feeling same is everything okayy
Answer: Hello dear...nausea, vomiting , tiredness are common in pregnancy,it can be stopped by following these steps
Have breakfast, within a hour of wake-up ,it will reduce morning sickness,and vomiting
Always have fruits after meal,it will give you more strength and stamina
Drink lemon juice,with salt,sugar it will reduce vomitting
For vomiting,you can drink buttermilk,tender coconut,cumin water ,ajwan water it will helps a lot
Avoid oily,spicy food,and packed items too,it will cause indigestion
Question: Hi I'm feeling heavy in my 3rd month.... this is my 2nd pregnancy.... first pregnancy I had major complication of placenta previa but at the 3rd month I never felt heavy... after 5 months completion I felt heavy gaining weight and all but now this time in my 3rd month only I'm feeling heavy. Is this normal?
Answer: Do not worry... every baby is different few does soon And few take some time.... encourage ur baby to look aside whenever u put him on the bed.. it baby vl learn slowly..
Question: Hi, i m in 2nd month of pregnancy but i donot feel any nausea or vomiting as compared to my last pregnancy where i feel the same throughout 9months.
Answer: Hello dear. No pregnancy is same. And the vomiting and nausea are general symptoms of pregnancy and not a compulsory ones. So some may get and some won't. I did not had it in my last pregnancy but that doesn't mean I may also not get it in my second. Hope it helps.

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|Grade||Genuine Breitling||AAAAA Clone||AAA Replica||A Replica|
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|Stainless Steel Type||904L Stainless Steel||904L Stainless Steel||316L Stainless Steel||316L Stainless Steel|
|Crystal||Sapphire crystal||Sapphire crystal||Sapphire crystal||Mineral Glass|
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Watch Case: 316L. The case is made of solid 316L steel, which is a very strong and corrosion-resistant steel. It has the same strength as the most popular grades (HRC52, HRC55), but only half the weight. Compared with competitors, the production cost of stainless steel is also higher.
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel. The watch uses a stainless steel bezel, which is a different way to look at watches. The design of the bezel brings a new level of quality and sophistication to the watch. This material allows for a more fused look and enhances the usability of the timepiece.
Dial Markers: Index. The index dial mark is used as a marker to indicate the time.
Hand: Blue-tone. As you can see in the pictures above, the hand design of the watch is blue-tone. It blends perfectly with the dial.
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. The design of the crystal is a special anti-reflective coating that minimizes light reflection and provides scratch resistance without affecting its brightness. Sapphire crystal is a highly transparent crystal that can be used to make optical lenses, diffractive optical elements, and filters. Tip: The first-range cheap movement version is made of mineral glass.
Water Resistance: 30 meters. The watch we use a waterproof at 30 meters, which is similar as real watch. Tips: The standard configuration is just life waterproof, need to purchase additional waterproof service which is up to 30 meters.
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Board of Education Election
Have Hoboken schools improved over the past four years?
The Hoboken Board of Education is quite possible one of the most wretched places anyone would want to be. The political in-fighting and lack of professionalism is an embarrassment to the city.
And more importantly – people calling themselves “reformers” (Kids First) seem to have delivered only empty promises and propaganda, considering how Hoboken’s school system consistently ranks amongst the worst. And not trending positively from what I’ve seen from reports.
That said – below is a TV spot the three candidates (Liz Markevitch, Anthony Oland and Felice Vazquez) from Move Forward Hoboken are running, which simplifies the situation our declining school system is in.
Would you vote for the same? Or fresh blood to invigorate real progress for our kids?


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DJI Limits Where Its Drone Can Fly DJI, the most popular drone manufacturer, has programmed No Fly Zones into the software of their quadcopters. This artificial fencing has been in place since 2013, but now they are continually updating it. The database on their website already lists No Fly Zones for some 50 countries. The […]Read More
The Black Betty Camera looks like a 16mm film camera, but it's a custom-designed housing that includes a Silicon Imaging SI-2K Mini Camera Head and an Apple Mac Mini. The camera head produces digital cinema class 2048x1152 resolution. The SI-2K Mini camera head has been as a second camera in films like Slumdog Millionare and 127 Hours.The small form Mac Mini is Apple's first computer to include an HDMI video port.Read More
Sometimes simple is better. This is the kind of business video you could do for your clients. It’s effective and relatively easy to produce. There’s no fancy graphics or After Effects work. A simple sound track with VO and one instrument music. Most of the lighting was available light. But just because the video seems […]Read More


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Was built in late 80's/early 90's. Did not use any oversampling and was built like a tank. Good sound quality. I Googled the player and came up with this in less than 5 minutes. Lots of info on this.
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I have the complete Kenwood L1000 system. The cdp is a beast of a player, it weighs about 15 kg and is really big, mine was made in 91. I think that it sounds better than my Creek Evo cdp, which is an ok player. I'm yet to try it with my new dac as the laser has just started playing up. But I think it will make a pretty good transport. Will post my thoughts when I get it up and running again. There is some info on The Vintage Knob and from Lampizator.
I should add that these seem to be quite rare at least in Australia, and are highly collectable by Kenwood enthusiasts. The pre and power combo sound really good and would put much newer gear to shame. I've had the signal path caps replaced in the power amp and a bit of other work done and it has made it even better. My thoughts would be grab it. If you don't like it I'm sure you could sell it for the same money or more.

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A university student who told insurers he was 30 years older than he actually was to get cheaper car insurance was rumbled when he drunkenly wrote two cars off.
Rizwan Riaz, 21, was supposed to be starting the final year of his degree this month. He sobbed in the dock at Manchester Crown Court as he was sentenced to seven months in prison.
It comes after he conned his insurers into a cheaper quote by posing as a 51-year-old - and giving a false address.
But after trying to claim on the crash, insurance investigators soon uncovered his lies.
His scam unravelled when a BMW driven by Riaz crashed into a parked Mazda on Egerton Road South just after midnight on January 18, sending it flying 15 yards down the road.
A court heard how Riaz, who had a passenger in the car and was distracted because he was listening to music, had hit the Mazda which then collided into a Volkswagen.
Prosecuting, Brian Berlyne said Riaz had tried to start the engine again after the crash, but was not able to because of the damage.
He walked away from the scene but not before the resident, who could smell alcohol on Riaz’s breath, took a picture of the men and the BMW which he handed over to GMP.
About three hours later, at 3.11am, Riaz phoned the police and falsely reported that his car had been stolen, stating he had parked it in the city centre at about 10pm that night.
The next day, Riaz called his insurers, Royal and Sun Alliance, and repeated the lie that his car had been stolen.
Riaz, from Dacre Avenue, Chorlton, had taken out the insurance policy in August last year, and stated he was born in November 1965, which in reality was 30 years before he was born.
He had also given the insurers a false address, of London Road in Alderley Edge.
Days later the insurers contacted Riaz, and began to question him about why there was an initial delay in reporting the claimed theft.
Riaz told them he was still in shock and that his phone battery had ran out.
Suspecting foul play, the insurers contacted the DVLA, which gave his true date of birth as being in November 1995.
Asked why he had given incorrect information, he stated it was an innocent mistake that he knew about but had failed to rectify.
He later admitted his fabrications to the police and the insurers.
Defending, Waheed Baber said Riaz’s offending was ‘completely out of character’ and that he is remorseful.
He said Riaz comes from a ‘very respectable family’ and that he has brought ‘shame’ on them.
Mr Baber said Riaz is predicted to achieve a 2:1 in his degree, if he maintains the achievements he has made at university.
Sending Riaz down, Judge Martin Steiger QC said the offence was ‘exceptionally serious’.
He said providing a false age to insurers would have meant a ‘substantial’ reduction in premiums for Riaz.
Riaz pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice and two counts of fraud as well as driving without due care and attention, failing to stop following an accident and failing to report an accident.


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PV Desk : After a long hiatus from the coronavirus epidemic, Laldighi Park in Chattogram has been renovated and reopened to the public.
City Corporation Administrator Khorshed Alam Sujan opened the park on Friday morning after renovation work.
The park will be open to the public every day from 6am to 7pm and from 3pm to 5pm.
There, the doctors and health workers of the city corporation will provide free health services including diabetic and blood pressure tests.
In 1939, Raj Kumar Ghosh of the then zamindar Nandankanan planted a garden on his land around Laldighi and Dighi. After being abandoned for many years, former Mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury took ownership of Laldighi from the family of Bahadur Raj Kumar Ghosh at a symbolic price. Later a park was built around the lake.
City Corporation Administrator Sujan said the memory of the great revolutionaries of the anti-British movement around Chittagong Jail adjacent to Laldighi, the first reading of Ekushey poems at Laldighi ground, the six-point declaration of Bangabandhu, the march past of Joybangla Swechchhasebak Bahini are the birthplace of many historical events. There is a history of many heroic deeds around Laldighi.

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In August, a landmark David-versus-Goliath federal lawsuit brought by citizens against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to end fluoridation of drinking water took another giant step forward. The lawsuit—spearheaded by a coalition of nonprofits and individual citizens—resulted in a two-week trial in June (via video conference) that synthesized the findings of hundreds of studies, including two landmark birth cohort studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. The evidence, which included important admissions from EPA’s own scientists, makes clear that the fluoridation chemicals consumed by over 200 million Americans present an unreasonable risk of neurotoxic effects, including reduced IQ and ADHD symptoms, particularly for babies in the womb and bottle-fed infants. Buttressed by a 2,500-page Citizens Petition and the expert testimony of four internationally recognized scientists, lead attorney Michael Connett asserted that the EPA has been derelict in its duty, spelled out under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), to limit or ban toxic chemicals that pose unreasonable risks—and especially, as this case underscored, risks to the developing brain.
At the close of the June proceedings—during which the EPA shunned its own in-house experts in favor of testimony from unqualified “scientists-for-hire”—presiding Judge Chen chastised the EPA for applying an improper standard of fluoride neurotoxicity and urged the agency to work with the plaintiffs to figure out a solution. Following more foot-dragging from the EPA, the judge, on August 6, issued a new order that propels the still very much alive lawsuit into encouraging but largely uncharted legal territory. Specifically, Judge Chen directed plaintiffs to file a new petition with EPA that incorporates significant scientific developments that have occurred since the original petition’s filing. As for EPA, the judge has urged the agency “to give such a petition due consideration on the merits in light of the substantial scientific evidence proffered at trial”—including the powerful testimony of Philippe Grandjean, MD, Ph.D., Howard Hu, MD, MPH, ScD, Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH and Kathleen Thiessen, Ph.D. The Court ordered the two parties to report back on November 5 and, in the meantime, is holding the trial record open.
Those who have been following the lawsuit’s progress will enjoy watching an enlightening conversation between legal luminaries Michael Connett and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., which highlights some of the more interesting twists and turns that this groundbreaking legal endeavor has followed. Stay tuned!


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Think and Grow Rich is a book written by Napoleon Hill in 1937. In this book the author talks on various aspects and qualities needed to succeed in life.
The author conveys the essence through, examples and analysis of many individuals in this book. The individuals include scientists, businessmen, singers etc. The examples aren’t concentrated entirely on industry giants or market leaders, in certain sections of the book one can find examples of children who overcome barriers and succeed in their task.
In the initial few pages of the book, readers might feel that the content is progressing very slowly and the content is repetitive but as the reader continues reading further she/he will definitely feel the content picking up pace along with good essence.
In the middle section of the book, the author talks on numerous hindrances faced by individuals and he gives solutions to overcome the hindrances. As the content progresses towards the final section, the author discloses the secret on ‘why people become successful in their middle age’.
Before the final section of the book the author talks on the subconscious mind, the brain and the sixth sense. He also talks about an imaginary idea that some readers may or may not appreciate.
In the final section he gives solutions to overcome fear. The author also gives some self analysis test questions, followed by a list of alibis that people say, in the closing chapter and finally concludes with a good note.
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Earlier this month I explored San Diego for the first time, thanks to the team at Visit San Diego, and I already can’t wait to go back with my family. The city is right at the end of the California coast, nestled around a beautiful bay with sweeping views, numerous beaches, and a lot of nearby attractions.
For a trip in March, leaving behind Toronto’s cold weather, San Diego was a great change of scenery. The weather was fantastic since it’s perfectly moderate all year-round. Whether you go in March, July, or December, it’s going to be between 10°C and 20°C. (When I was there, it was about 17°C, but with the sun it felt more like the low 20s at times.) So that means there’s no wild humidity in the summer, and no freezing winds in the winter–it’s pretty much a vacationer’s paradise.
San Diego is also easy to get around, and it’s really not far from one part of town to the next. From downtown to a lot of the biggest attractions is about 20 minutes by car, unless you’re heading out to excursion areas like La Jolla. From the airport, which is remarkably right near downtown, it’s less than 30 minutes to just about anywhere in the major San Diego area.
I saw quite a bit of the city on the media tour, especially around the beautiful and expansive Balboa Park, including the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Museum of Man, and the San Diego Museum of Art. I also sampled delicious meals at some of the best restaurants in the city, from dinner at the truly stunning Born and Raised, the artful George’s Level2 at the Cove in La Jolla, Vessel at the Kona Kai Resort, and breakfast in Liberty Station at Breakfast Republic. Plus a gigantic Tiki cocktail–Alkala The Fierce–at False Idol, which happens to really anger that god Alkala (lightning goes off, and the bar’s volcano erupts).
After dinner and a walk around La Jolla I also had the chance to see The Cake at La Jolla Playhouse, a funny and poignant look at beliefs and bigotry by This Is Us writer Bekah Brunstetter starring Faith Prince, Aubrey Dollar, Miriam A. Hyman, and Wayne Duvall.
And the trip included a visit to Tijuana for a day-long art tour by the fantastic group Turista Libre Tours, run by owner Derrik Chinn and featuring artist “Clos”, aka Carlos Rodriguez. Turista Libre took us from the city, to the beach, and a few spots where Clos’ art was on display, and back to the artist’s studio at the end of the day to make our own pieces of art. Tijuana is so close to downtown San Diego that it’s an easy day-trip for anyone curious about exploring a bit of Mexico’s region of Baja California, and Turista Libre really offers a great tour.
San Diego left me with a great first impression, and I’ll be going back to see more (plus, I’ve always wanted to go to San Diego Comic-Con, so that’s another reason to go back).
Stay tuned in the next few weeks for video highlights, more photos, and full reviews and stories from my San Diego trip. Thanks to all of the people and companies who made this experience so amazing, especially Robert and Visit San Diego.
All of my photos from San Diego were shot with my Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Wait until you see the videos I shot too.
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Apr 18, 2014 — Federal agencies are getting more time to review the controversial project, the State Department says, given an ongoing legal battle in Nebraska over whether the pipeline could pass through.
Feb 20, 2014 — TransCanada, the company in charge of the pipeline extension, says it is "disappointed" by the decision but will await the outcome of the appeals process.
Feb 3, 2014 — A new State Department report that concludes the proposed 1,179-mile oil pipeline would not worsen global warming has alarmed environmentalists and increased the volume of Republican calls for its approval.
Jan 31, 2014 — The report concludes that the production of Canada's tar-sand crude, which causes more greenhouse gases than other forms, won't be affected if the pipeline moves forward.
Jan 22, 2014 — A large section of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline was officially put to work Wednesday, in a move that supporters say will help ease the flow of oil to refineries. The Obama administration has yet to rule on the project's northern portion.
Mar 1, 2013 — The draft report found that the pipeline would not have a huge impact on climate and that the oil from the Canadian tar sands will find its way to the U.S. with or without the pipeline.
Feb 13, 2013 — The environmental organization approved its first act of civil disobedience in its 120 year history. Executive Director Michael Brune said it was time for Obama to "seize this moment on Climate change."
Mar 22, 2012 — President Obama visited Oklahoma for the first time since taking office and announced an executive order to speed up review of a U.S.-only portion of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. His announcement came as Republicans criticized his administration over rising gas prices.
Jan 25, 2012 — The White House says it makes no sense to link the controversial pipeline's fate to an extension of the payroll tax cut. Republicans say both issues are about jobs.
Jan 23, 2012 — On today's Talk of the Nation, a preview of the State of the Union, the Keystone XL pipeline, the real and social risks of sharing passwords, and a roundup of opinions on how to remember former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.


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B loves music and Mark and I are always trying to find music that she will like and that we can stand after the 20th time of repeating the same song.
The Barenaked Ladies latest album, Snacktime, has some catchy tunes, including a little ditty called "Allergies". They don't have a video for it (yet?), but a quick YouTube search yielded the following:
The quality is pretty awful, but you get the idea...
"Allergic to nuts, I hate their guts!"


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WHEN YOU SPEND UP TO 15 HOURS A DAY filming an action drama and performing all your own stunts, hitting the gym is optional. “Today I had to do a somersault and land on my back really hard,” says Chopra, who plays FBI agent Alex Parrish on ABC’S Quantico. “I nailed it!” It’s no wonder when she gets a break, Chopra, 35, prefers tending to her mental health, finding any excuse to check into a spa for a full-body massage. “If they have a steam room, I’m in.”
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The interaction between inorganic iron and cadmium uptake in the marine diatom Thalassiosira oceanica
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ABSTRACT: We examined substrate-saturated Fe(II) vs. Fe(III) uptake rates of Thalassiosira oceanica preconditioned to varying degrees of Fe limitation. Inorganic Fe(III) uptake rates by Fe-sufficient T. oceanica were 2.4-fold faster than the corresponding inorganic Fe(II) uptake rates. However, when cultures were severely Fe limited, the rate of Fe(II) uptake was upregulated 15-fold, while that of Fe(III) uptake increased only fivefold. The interactions between substrate-saturated uptake rates of inorganic Cd(II) and either Fe(II) or Fe(III) by Fe-limited T. oceanica were also investigated. The addition of equimolar Cd(II) concentration to the Fe(II) uptake media resulted in a ~50% reduction of inorganic Fe(II) uptake rates compared with those in Cd-free media. In turn, Cd uptake rates were inhibited ~36% in the presence of an equimolar Fe(II) concentration. In contrast to Fe(II), Fe(III) transport exhibited no interaction with Cd(II). T. oceanica thus has separate transporters for inorganic Fe(III) and Fe(II). Cadmium(II) and Fe(II) appear to enter the cell through a common putative divalent metal transporter that is upregulated under Fe deficiency. The interaction of Fe(II) and Cd(II) transport under Fe deficiency provides a plausible mechanism to explain some laboratory and field observations of higher Cd quotas in Fe-limited phytoplankton.

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Mr. Watson: I have a couple of observations to make and I seek one reassurance from the Minister. However, before I do that, let me reassure my hon. Friend the Member for Gateshead, East and Washington, West that I support the measure, which obviously has cross-party support.
First, how satisfied is the Minister that there has been full consultation on the measure? Does she feel that all the representative groups have been consulted, and what are they saying about it? Some of the pressure groups in this area have great passions, and it is important that they have been able to express their views.
Secondly, what observations has she made about the law of unintended consequences? Does she know of areas such as those in my patch where 40 per cent. of the neighbourhood operates a cash economy without the use of electronic banking? Has she got any evidence to show that the provision might drive people out of the banking sector into a cash economy?
Thirdlythis is an observation, but I hope she takes it seriouslythese charges are staggeringly expensive for an electronic transfer. Banks do not need to charge £25 or £55 to move money between accounts. Our officials should renegotiate that.
Fourthly, I seek one reassurance, which I hope the Minister can give me. Let us be honest, the CSA is occasionally totally hopeless. I have the greatest respect for the people who work in that sector, but they do get it wrong. Occasionally, they are belligerent, they dig in, and they make the lives of our constituents a misery. When they do that, our constituents come to our surgeries, we write to the Department, and some minor ranking official writes back with a brush-off letter. Will the Minister reassure me that if a constituent complains to me about the order and I write to a Ministeras other hon. Members may also dothat a Minister will write back, not a middle ranking official?
Helen Goodman: I begin by thanking all hon. Members who have taken part in the debate for the constructive approach they have taken and the pertinent questions they have asked.
First, I shall address the points made by the hon. Member for South-West Bedfordshire. I am grateful for the Oppositions support. No doubt all the Committee will be pleased to know that we anticipate that, taken together, all the measuresnot just those before the Committee todayin the 2008 Act, which will be implemented by April 2010, will lift some 100,000 children out of poverty. Together, those measures are very significant. It is not just a question of justice; it is also about making significant progress towards our shared child poverty objectives.
The hon. Gentleman asked a number of detailed points. His first question was what happens if the non-resident parent thinkspossibly wronglythat they
Several hon. Members asked about joint accounts and whether the ability of the non-resident parent to set up joint accounts with a new partner represents a significant loophole. The hon. Gentleman and the hon. Member for Rochdale are absolutely right: that is clearly a risk. We will take that matter into account as we evaluate the new process. As the hon. Member for South-West Bedfordshire also said, the provision is a significant step. It seems sensible to take this step first, see how it works and then move on to dealing with joint accounts. We have not decided how we will inform the House of the evaluation at this juncture, but hon. Members can rest assured that I am alert to the matter and if it can be dealt with expeditiously, it certainly will be.
The third point the hon. Gentleman raised was the possibility of non-resident parents converting their money into cash. At the moment the commission cannot estimate the likelihood of non-resident parents converting funds into cash. They will monitor the effectiveness of this policy and that is another of the loopholes that we will be examining. This point is connected to that raised by my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich, East. We will never be able to close all the loopholes, but we will consider what we can do to limit the risks.
All hon. Members who have spoken have raised the question of the reasonableness of the charges. The charges made on the regular deduction orders will be £10. At an earlier stage in the discussion with the banks and building societies there was some consideration of £25, which, unfortunately, is why it has crept into the impact assessment. The reason for this is that the process cannot be computerised. It has to be undertaken manually on every occasion as it is constrained by the limit on the proportion of the non-resident parents income and the need not to push the bank account into overdraft. That has to be checked every time and that is the reason for the costs. In the evaluation, once the banks and building societies are used to running this process, we can look at whether they will be able to reduce the costs.
Obviously, this route is a last resort. The commission would much prefer non-resident parents to pay by direct debit, cheque or standing order, none of which attracts this level of charge. In effect the non-resident parents are making a rod for their own back when they resist paying through other, cheaper means. The £55 charge applies only to the lump-sum deductions.
The hon. Gentleman asked who was in charge of this policy. I am the junior Minister with responsibility for this policy and I look forward to the many items of correspondence that I will receive on this from my colleagues across the Houseof course, I report to the Secretary of State on this.
The hon. Gentleman also asked about the minimum amount of the deduction order that can be made under these regulations. Under a lump-sum deduction order, a deduction must not be made where the amount in the account is less than £55 plus the amount to be deducted
The hon. Gentleman asked whether these regulations apply to deductions from third-party accounts. They do not; we will be introducing further regulations to cover that.
Finally, the hon. Gentleman asked how the commission will decided whether a deduction order is appropriatea point also raised by the hon. Member for Rochdale. The primary legislation provides that a deduction order may be made only where there has been a failure to pay child maintenance. The measure will be used only when non-resident parents are clearly failing to meet their responsibilities, and after attempts to make appropriate alternative payment arrangements have failed. One of the things officials need to learn to do is make good assessments. The relatively high administrative costs are because officials are in a learning process, and will be examining which cases they think are most likely to produce results if we go down this path.
The hon. Member for Rochdale also asked what happens in the event that a non-resident parent goes into business with a new partner. That is not a scenario that is envisaged in these regulations. It is precisely the sort of thing we need to look at. We need to take account of whether that is how people behave when we bring forward our evaluation and were we to introduce regulations covering joint accounts. He also asked why the implementation date is August. That is to speed up the implementation of these regulations, rather than waiting for the regular date later in the year.
My hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich, East asked about the consultations that have been undertaken in preparation for these regulations. The 2006 White Paper was widely consulted on, and throughout the passage of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill, there were considerable discussions about the details of the schemes which are now being set up. The regulations and mode of operating have been discussed in detail and this is ongoing with the banks and building societies. Their part in this is critical to its success, and the efficient and effective administration of it. When we bring forward further regulations we will consult on them and publish the evaluation so that all stakeholders have an opportunity to comment.
My hon. Friend said that on occasion, CMEC is not the most efficiently administered organisation, even though the hon. Member for South-West Bedfordshire had previously complimented the officials in the Department on the excellent way in which they had prepared the papers for todays debate. I hope we are seeing an improvement in administrative quality. In recent years, that has been notoriously problematic. Although this is the first time I have spoken
Mr. Watson: I think I got the assurance that if a Member writes to a Minister with their concerns about the operation of this scheme, they would get a ministerial letter back.
Helen Goodman: I was just about to say that I will endeavour to ensure that is the case. However, I am not so inexperienced that, without knowing the level of correspondence, I would be prepared in all caseswhether simple or complexto commit to involving officials in responding to correspondence.
Mr. Watson: I am not suggesting that the Minister write her own correspondence or do her own research. I am sure that her officials would draft that for her. It is a responsibility of Ministersif they are making these changesto respect Members of Parliament who raise important points with them. I do not think I am being unreasonable to press the Minister a third time on this. I would just like her to commit to a Minister responding to a Back Bencher who raises points about the scheme.
Helen Goodman: My hon. Friend is so persistent and persuasive that I am convinced it is the path we should take. With your permission, I would like to commend this statutory instrument to the Committee.
Question put and agreed to.
That the Committee has considered the draft Child Support Collection and Enforcement (Deduction Orders) Amendment Regulations 2009.
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The pair are caught clowning around in the Bahamas...
Justin Bieber has been spotted frolicking in the Bahamas with none other than Kim Kardashian.
The 16-year old, who claimed last week he was looking for a girlfriend may have found his Somebody To Love in the shape of the Keeping Up With The Kardashian's star.
Bieber was caught cavorting with Kim in the ocean yesterday as they were pictured at The Cove Resort, Atlantis on Paradise Island.
However, fans of the Eenie Meenie singer need not worry - Kardashian is not Justin's new girlfriend, the pair were on a photoshoot together.
The couple were mobbed by crowds as they took part in the shoot at the luxurious resort which saw Kim splashing Bieber with water as they fooled around on the beach.
29-year old Kim previously received death threats from Bieber fans after the One Time hit maker posted on Twitter that she was his girlfriend.


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Singing Meditation is an interfaith spiritual practice that combines singing – of many types – with group observation of silence. No experience is necessary and all voices are welcome. Not all of the songs used in Singing Meditation are slow and contemplative. Many are high energy and joyful. Percussion instruments may be played. We sometimes incorporate Dances of Universal Peace into our evening-meditation in motion. The goal of Singing Meditation is to help the participants reach a place inside themselves where they can connect with the Divine, their Inner Core, the Spirit of Life. Participants are welcome to join in as they are comfortable or to remain in silence as the sounds of the voices around them deepen their own meditation.
Singing Meditation will be held one Sunday each month (Oct 19th, Nov 16th, Dec 21st, 2015 dates TBA) form 6:30-8:00pm.
The doors will open at 6 and there will be some tea available and a half-hour to socialize. The chanting and singing will begin at 6:30 and last one and a half hours. There will be tea and snacks available after the session and time and space to socialize.
These sessions are co-led by Fred Habib Maycock, a practicing Sufi who has led sacred chant for years and the music director of the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Susanne Maziarz.


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