Troops from the 7th Marine Brigade (Reserve) and 9th Marine Battalion (9MBN) participated in Exercise Pagsasama 2020 in Ternate, Cavite from November 23 to 27, 2020.
Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF), Philippine Navy (PN), in partnership with the Naval Reserve Command (NRC), conducted a unilateral military exercise, the Exercise Pagsasama 2020, in the areas of Manila and Cavite. Exercise Pagsasama 2020 is an integration of PN reserves to PN regular force, which aims to enhance the readiness and interoperability between regular and reserve force in responding to the call of service in times of national emergencies and disasters. The exercise objective was to involve marine reserve in the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions of the Philippine Navy where the delivery of the PN-HADR contingent to affected areas utilizes reserve units’ assets and capabilities.
The Pagsasama contingent composed of three (3) marine officers reserves and twenty-one (21) marine enlisted men reserves from 72nd, 73rd, and 74th Marine Battalion (Reserve), 7th Marine Brigade (Reserve) led by 1lt. Melchor Arellano PN(M) (Res) and were integrated into 9th Marine Battalion headed by Lt. Col. Mark Anthony Arabe PN(M).
The PN/PMC surgeon started the exercise with mass casualty management training to equip them with the skills and knowledge on casualty evacuation. Helicopter Recovery with the AW109 naval helicopters from Naval Air Wing (NAW) was also conducted to demonstrate how to secure evacuees before hoisting to an air evacuation.
Amphibious operation was the highlight of this exercise using PN surface assets that included corvette ship BRP Conrado Yap (PS39), multipurpose attack craft (MPAC), and PN auxiliary reserve units (PNARU). It is a simulation on the delivery of HADR contingent to affected areas where roads and land access are impassable and the only access in delivering assistance missions is through the sea. Parts of the exercise contingent are heavy machinery from the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade (NCEBde) and 22nd Naval Group Reserve, Naval Forces Reserve, NCR, 20th Engineering Battalion that does the clearing of roads and buildings.
This kind of military exercise serves to increase the readiness of Marines in responding to any disasters or calamities. As seen in recent HADR operations, the Marines have shown that they are the most deployable forces ready to work with local governments and assist communities when disasters strike.
The “Exercise Pagsasama 2020” is headed by the Flag Officer-in-Command, Philippine Navy, Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo PN. He is supported by the FMRF Commander BGen Armel S. Tolato PN(M), the Officer Conducting the Exercise, and FMRF Deputy Commander for Fleet Operations, Capt Lemuel Espartinez PN as the Exercise Director. PHILIPPINE MARINE CORPS


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It’s race day and the rain has come. Luckily we have a brief warm-up session to get a handle of the car in the wet, it is our first time running the car in the wet and John’s first time in an LMP car in the wet, unfortunately it is not a good start, John spins at the top of Eau Rouge hitting the right side of the car into the tyre barrier. He gets the car back to the pits but we have damaged front and rear bodywork s well as bending a trackrod, the team set to work to check the car, replace the damaged parts and build up new spares.
The rain persists as we take to the grid for the start of the pre race proceedings but the forecast says it will dry out later in the race, this always leaves tricky decisions to be made on car set-up and the required brake and engine cooling blanking, get it wrong and you will lose time in the pits making a correction.
The race starts with John driving and although the rain has stopped the track is still very wet and the spray hangs in the trees that surround the Spa circuit, John makes a clean start but yields to the Oak of Pla on lap 1. After a few laps John finds his groove and starts closing back in on Pla, he pulls up to the back of the Oak and makes an opportune pass as they are both delayed by a slower car. John stretches out a good lead as the track starts to dry and other cars struggle to control tyre wear and temperatures, we manage to stretch the stint long enough for the track to have the beginnings of a dry line, we switch to a cut slick tyre which allows the tyre to generate heat quicker as it moves around. John maintains the lead and is setting the fastest lap times in class when the JRM LMP1 car hits him going into the bus stop chicane, the car is turned around and we lose around 15 seconds while John turns the car around. Looking out from the pit wall the damage seems minimal but at the next fuel stop it is clear that we have more to worry about, there is a large hole in the underfloor and sidepod, we have also lost the water radiator blanking so the car is running too cool, at this stage of the race there is nothing we can do other than keep going. At the next stop John hands to Tor who after just a few laps settles into an impressive pace keeping us at the head of the field but closely followed by the Jota car, then there is a safety car which comes out just ahead of Tor costing us around 10 seconds, then on the re-start Tor gets jumped by the Jota car demoting us to second place. After two stints Tor hands over to Robbie who is tasked with chasing down the lead car, he duly does this but we are uncertain of the stop strategy Jota are on. As the race draws on it is obvious it is going to be very close on fuel – since the early incident with the JRM car we have been suffering with cool engine temperatures and increased drag from the damaged bodywork dropping the fuel efficiency, with just a couple of laps to go we can pray for the safety car no longer and decide to relinquish the lead to ensure a second place finish but first of the WEC cars. Robbie rejoins the track and tries to catch the Jota car but the tyre performance has dropped away and we don’t have enough laps, when the flag drops we are just six seconds behind the leader, a great effort. We now lead the World Endurance Championship LMP2 class and head for the biggest race of the season the Le Mans 24 Hours.« back to newsroom

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The 3-star The New Casablanca On The Ocean Hotel is placed about 6 km from South Beach Miami. Operating in Miami Beach since 1955, this hotel features elegant architecture and modern comforts.
The hotel is conveniently situated in a shopping area, close to a waterway and a harbour. Miami Beach city center is 4 km away.
The New Casablanca On The Ocean Hotel offers a panoramic view to its guests.
The venue is notable for the beachfront location within a 25-minute drive to Miami International airport.
Beautiful rooms at The New Casablanca On The Ocean Hotel are equipped with individual climate control, satellite TV, a balcony, a living area and a dining area. Many guestrooms offer views of the Atlantic Ocean. The guestrooms feature en suite bathrooms with a bathtub, a hairdryer and a bidet along with a microwave, a fridge and a stove as well as designer furniture.
Eat & Drink
The hotel provides a renovated setting for a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests can try coffee and cocktails served in the self-serve bar. Offering a variety of dishes, Porcini and New York Bagel Deli are about 450 meters away.
A full breakfast is served at affordable prices.
The on-site car rentals are also available.
The hotel provides an outdoor heated swimming pool, a sunbathing terrace and an indoor swimming pool to ensure guests enjoy their stay. On-site amenities for fitness include fitness classes and a gym.
High-speed internet access is available in public areas for free.
Private parking is possible on site at USD 30 per day.
Number of floors: 10.
Number of rooms: 120.
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The weekly “Billboard’s World Album” chart was just released, and surprisingly, it featured a number of K-pop idols who made it big for the start of the month. IU landed on the top spot in the “Billboard’s World Album” chart, thanks to her recently released “Palette”.
On the other hand, the indie K-pop band, Hyukoh, landed on the sixth place with their recent single, “23”. Jonghyun also got the 7th spot in the chart with his “JONGHYUN The Collection Story Op. 2”.
The former member of the hit girl group, 2NE1, also managed to pull off a comeback as she landed on the 9th place with her recent solo debut album, Minzy Work 01 UNO”. According to Koogle, IU’s “Pallete” was a huge hit as it has sold more than 1,000 copies by April 27.
This is a feat that is rarely achieved by most K-pop artists, making IU a truly remarkable K-pop idol.It is also worth noting that “Palette” is also a big milestone for IU as it is her first time to have the best first-week sales in America.
This is also regarded as the best-selling K-pop album in the U.S. for the previous week and this current week. According to Billboard, the release of IU’s “Pallete” was risky as the artist and the production team decided to not release it on the usual Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Instead, the album has been released on a Friday, despite it being an unconventional day for a release.
Four visuals were also released to support the four tracks that can be found in IU’s album. Hopefully, IU, together with the other K-pop idols who made it through the “Billboard’s World Album” chart, can still land on another spot in the near future.
Let’s wish these K-pop idols the best of luck.


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Sleep is precious, but sadly there are a lot of people who are deprived of the opportunity to experience a good night’s sleep. If you often find yourself awake in the middle of the night, you may be going through a sleep disorder, otherwise known as insomnia.
Many things cause this condition, and you need to do something about it before it affects your health and takes over your entire life. Here are some helpful tips to get a good night’s sleep that you deserve.
How many hours of sleep do you need?
According to studies, an average adult should get between seven to eight hours of uninterrupted or quality sleep each night. Many things can cause lack of sleep; that is why it is essential to see your doctor regarding your condition.
What are the common risks or side effects of not getting enough sleep?
- Headache and dizziness
- Poor focus
- Feeling sleepy and lethargic during daytime
- Increased blood pressure
- Tendency to eat more leading to weight gain
- Mood swings
Sleep deprivation is dangerous, especially during extreme cases. If you find yourself tossing and turning in bed for the past week, now is the time to see a doctor for a routine check-up.
Here are some tips to improve your sleeping habits:
Keep your bedroom clean and organized
Is your bedroom full of mess? Are you able to sleep comfortably in your bed? If not, this could be one of the primary reasons why sleep is hard to come by. The brain finds it hard to relax when there are a lot of distractions to deal with. You should find the time to declutter your bedroom and get rid of things that are no longer useful. It is best to get in touch with a professional carpenter who can create a customized fitted wardrobe for your bedroom. If you have a big storage space at home, you can easily keep your home organized which will help you sleep well at night.
Block out the noise
If you live alone, the noise would not be a problem. However, if you happen to have room-mates that work on different shifts, you may be awakened by their noise. If this happens, you should install a soundproofing system inside your bedroom by placing egg trays on the walls and ceilings. You can also wear some earplugs so you would not be able to hear anything external noises.
Change your mattress
When was the last time that you bought a new mattress? Do you experience a lot of discomforts while lying down on your bed? This could be because of your old and soggy mattress. You should immediately look for a perfect replacement and say goodbye to neck and back pains. Choose a bed that is firm and yet soft enough to support your entire body weight.
Lastly, you should install blinds or curtains in your windows to help block sunlight, especially if you are trying to sleep during the afternoon.

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Why are European semis Cabovers?
Why does Europe have ‘cabover’ truck cabs, while American has ‘semi-trucks’ with big hoods? Length and weight restrictions mostly. The longer the cab, the shorter the trailer and the less cargo you can carry. European laws limit the total length of truck more than the US does.
Why are trucks so big in America?
Doctors buy an extra large Excursion for a commuting vehicle because with the tax breaks and the like, it’s cheaper than a Prius for running costs. The rules are broken, with multiple incentives to buy smaller cars, and multiple incentives to buy larger cars. That’s why the available trucks in the US are so large.
What is a semi in America?
In North America, the combination vehicles made up of a powered truck and one or more semi-trailers are known as “semis”, “semi-trailers”, “tractor-trailers”, “big rigs”, “semi-trucks”, “18-wheelers”, or “semi-tractor trailers” and “semi-trailer trucks”. …
Why do European trailers have 3 axles?
Our roads and cities are roomier, so the maneuverability isn’t really missed. In Europe, the maneuverability is more important, so they move the trailer axles farther forward. But as they do, they pick up more weight, so they need a third trailer axle, but they no longer need the second drive axle.
Are Cabovers illegal?
They are not illegal, just no longer produced for the OTR market. There are some still on the road.


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Looking for the perfect football-watching snack? These crowd-pleasing taco nachos are a little lighter than your typical party snack, but are full of flavor and
Football season has begun, marking the beginning of what I also refer to as "party snack season" - basically that time of year when we start eating lots of tasty snacks and treats with family and friends on those lazy Sunday afternoons. The holidays start making their way into the picture very soon after that, and the treats continue all the way through the end of the year... and all of those treats can make it difficult to stay on track with eating well and maintaining a healthy weight.
It's important to watch out for snacks that are high in calories, fat, salt, and sugar (I know, I know, that's all the stuff we love...). But since those are things most of us enjoy eating, finding alternatives that are a little lighter but still have all the flavor everyone craves is really important, and it's one of my favorite things to do!
I love tacos. And I love nachos. So it seems natural to put them together into a beautiful plate of deliciousness.... :)
These taco nachos use lean ground beef and have added veggies and beans, making for a high-protein, high-fiber main filling for this recipe. Of course, because these are nachos, there are still chips and cheese - but the cheese is reduced fat, and instead of sour cream, fat free Greek yogurt makes an appearance as the perfect lighter substitute. Taco seasoning brings amazing flavor, and the whole recipe comes together really fast, especially if you make the taco mixture the night before. This recipe can be made as a snack or even paired with a salad on the side for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner!
Easy Taco Nachos
Makes 4 servings
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef (95/5 or higher)
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup low sodium pinto beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- pepper to taste
- 1 bag tortilla chips or sweet potato tortilla chips (about 48 chips for the recipe)
- 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1/2 medium avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and beef, and use a spatula or spoon to break up the beef as it begins to brown.
- After about 5 minutes, add the onion, corn, beans, pepper, and taco seasoning and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- To assemble the nachos, spread the 4 servings of tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with the cheese and beef mixture. Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, and top nachos with the avocado, dollops of Greek yogurt, and the green onions.
*Cooking option: you can also make the nachos on individual microwave-safe plates. Heat each plate of nachos in the microwave for about 30 seconds instead of heating in the oven. Then top each plate of nachos with the avocado, yogurt, and green onion.
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Can Eye Supplements Aid in Macular Deterioration?
Macular deterioration is an eye condition that impacts the retina, the innermost eye cells. It creates vision to wear away, advancing from slight modifications in eyesight to complete loss of sight. Some proof recommends that specific supplements can help slow development of the condition.
Macular deterioration is one of the most common source of vision loss in industrialized nations, representing 8.7% Relied on Source of loss of sight worldwide. It is also the leading root cause of vision loss in older grownups. Currently, there is no treatment, as well as therapies aim to decrease the speed at which macular deterioration advances, to postpone the results on vision. Proof suggests that nutritional supplements may help reduce the possibilities of developing macular degeneration.
In this post, we will review which supplements may assist reduce macular deterioration.
Macular deterioration interpretation
Macular deterioration, or age-related macular degeneration, is a problem that influences over 10 million people in America. It is raising in frequency, and also research study recommends the condition will certainly impact 288 million individuals around the world by 2040. Macular deterioration impacts the retina, which is the area of the eye that videotapes what we see as well as sends the pictures to the mind.
There are two clinical forms of macular deterioration. These are: wet, or neovascular, and completely dry, or atrophic. Dry macular deterioration creates progressively and also represents 85– 90% of situations. Damp macular degeneration takes place when new blood vessels establish under the macula, which can cause blood and also liquid to leakage. This is the more serious kind and also can lead to severe vision loss. The damp type likewise creates quicker.
What supplements may assist?
Lots of people might think about dietary supplements to help protect against or slow down the progression of macular deterioration. The National Eye Institute carried out the Age-Related Eye Condition Research Studies (AREDS and also AREDS2) Relied on Source to investigate as well as review the impacts of vitamins on the progression of macular deterioration and also other eye problems. Proof indicates that nutritional supplements with antioxidant vitamins and zinc may be advantageous.
The searchings for of these studies recommend that while no current therapies exist for early macular degeneration, supplements might help stop further vision loss in advanced situations. Supplements might be particularly useful for intermediate cases or for those who have late situations in one eye. The initial AREDS study suggests that the adhering to supplements may aid to reduce the development of macular deterioration:
The AREDS2 research checked out alterations to the initial supplement formula in individuals with macular degeneration that were at danger for advanced phases of the condition.
The results suggest that changing beta carotene with other carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin might enhance the combination. Carotenoids are a course of pigment that can profit eye health. Other findings from AREDS2 suggest that omega-3 fatty acids do not supply any kind of benefit for protecting against macular degeneration.
Along with the above supplements, various other proof likewise suggests the capacity of vitamin A, selenium, and anthocyanins. Comparable to carotenoids, anthocyanins are a course of pigment that may be advantageous for eye wellness.
Regardless of their all-natural origin, individuals ought to take nutritional supplements with care. Adding nutrients such as vitamins, anti-oxidants, and also minerals, via either diet plan or supplements, can aid improve basic health and wellness, along with eye wellness. Nonetheless, it is very important to speak with a doctor prior to making any radical changes to the diet plan or taking supplements.
Some people may experience adverse effects from greater dosages of specific supplements. For example, extreme consumption of vitamin A may cause poisoning. Symptoms can include completely dry skin, headaches, and blurred vision. Additionally, vitamin E poisoning is additionally feasible, possibly resulting in raised blood loss, liver and gallbladder troubles, and also poor absorption of various other nutrients.
Some proof also suggests that supplements with beta carotene can enhance the threat of lung cancer in existing and also former cigarette smokers. Zinc poisoning might additionally trigger a series of signs, consisting of nausea, looseness of the bowels, and headaches.
Presently, researchers are still uncertain of the exact cause of macular degeneration. However, proof highlights a variety of potential risk factors for developing the problem. Those who are more probable to establish macular deterioration consist of:.
individuals with a family history of macular deterioration.
those who smoke.
people that eat a diet plan high in saturated fat.
people with weight problems.
those with hypertension.
individuals older than 50.
As such, the National Eye Institute suggests the complying with ideas to aid lower threat or slow down the development of macular deterioration:.
quitting smoking cigarettes.
getting regular physical activity.
keeping healthy blood pressure and cholesterol degrees.
eating a healthy as well as nutritious diet regimen.
Macular degeneration is an eye condition that can cause individuals to experience blurred vision as well as development to vision loss. It is a common problem that takes place complying with damage to the macula, which belongs to the retina. The macula is the part of the eye that regulates sharp, straight-ahead vision.
While there is currently no cure for macular degeneration, people can try to avoid or reduce the progression of the problem by taking specific supplements, such as antioxidant vitamins and zinc. However, individuals need to speak with a physician before taking any type of supplements. In addition, people can also adhere to other prevention pointers, such as stopping smoking cigarettes, getting normal exercise, and also having a healthy and balanced diet regimen.


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Looking after themselves in fortress suburbia
THERE is something black South Africans became skilled at generations ago that whites are just beginning to learn now. It is the art of looking after oneself.
Self-protection does not come naturally if it isn’t already in the blood; whites have made some spectacularly false starts. But they are learning slowly, and as they do so, they are beginning, more and more, to resemble black SA.
Until the late 1980s, or the early 1990s, perhaps, the South African state was able to protect whites from harm as well as any of the advanced industrial states in the northern hemisphere. Rates of murder, armed robbery and grievous assault were as low among South African whites as they were among the middle classes of the gentlest cities in the developed world.
As for the personal security of black people, the white state did little to underwrite that at all. In the 1970s and ’80s, crimes such as murder and armed robbery were doubling every five or six years in Soweto and Alexandra, and yet remained constant among whites.
That gap is now closing. The transition to democracy has spread the condition of insecurity from black people to white. The South African state is no longer able to keep whites as safe as their suburban counterparts in Surrey and Amsterdam. White South Africans are now as victimised by crimes such as armed robbery as the middle classes of notoriously violent cities such as Caracas, Bogota and Sa o Paulo.
And so, for the first time in the history of South African security, whites are starting to do what blacks have done for many decades. Abandoning the state as a failed protector, they are beginning to buy personal protection on open markets, and to build it using the resources of ethnic solidarity and neighbourliness.
How are they doing? The first decade or so was an unmitigated disaster. Whites began protecting themselves by recoiling from their cities. In a thousand shapes and forms, they built fortresses, moats, fences, and ducked behind them.
And yet if one looks at what has happened to crime statistics over the past decade, this massive investment in safety has been a ruse. The crimes that the new barricades are meant to ward off have increased. In the 1995-96 financial year, the police recorded just over 77000 armed robberies a year. In 2006-07, the figure stands at more than 126000, an increase of almost two-thirds. In contrast, residential and business burglaries — in which empty homes and businesses are broken into and thus nobody is held up at gunpoint — have declined a little. The contrast is ominous. It seems that a decade of barricade building has simply spawned a generation of criminals prepared to use more violence.
Why did suburbanites throw so much money at so useless a remedy? Essentially because they acted as individual householders and not as communities, and because they live in a market economy. If your neighbours build higher walls, you must do so too. If your house is the only one around without a big wall, a predator who reconnoitres your street will target you. Next, your neighbour gets an electric fence, and you must follow. Then armed response. The security market thrives on the blind necessity of these cascading defences. Everyone keeps up with his neighbour, and, collectively, everyone is more exposed to violent crime than he was before the first walls came up.
Only in the past few years have white suburbanites begun to organise self-protection with some effectiveness. It is happening, almost invariably, in neighbourhoods blessed with the invaluable asset of ethnic solidarity: Jewish Glenhazel, Muslim Fordsburg, the pockets of Portuguese-South African communities to the south and east of central Johannesburg. What distinguishes them from others is that they are acting as communities, rather than as individual householders. Instead of each burying himself in heavily fortified private space, they are collectively policing public space.
Each neighbourhood does so after its own fashion. In Glenhazel, well-paid veterans from the Angolan war patrol in 4x4s, stalking unfamiliar young men who enter the neighbourhood. In less wealthy areas, residents do the stalking themselves. But the same rudimentary principle is at work: make life very difficult for unfamiliar black men, especially those travelling in groups of two or more.
It sounds, and indeed is, unpleasant, but black communities have been doing much the same for generations. The examples are legion. In Basotho-dominated Newclare on the western edge of Johannesburg in the early 1950s, a formation of well-armed Basotho migrants called the Russians prevented any non-Basotho young man from entering the neighbourhood. To the north of Newclare, in Sophiatown, a 1000-strong association of proud title-deed holders called the Civilian Guards patrolled the streets every night on the lookout for tsotsis. Where policing is inadequate and neighbours are bound by ties of solidarity, collective self-protection inevitably blossoms.
It is no different today. In the heart of old Alexandra, where the same families have lived for generations, an association of middle-aged men called the Sector Four Patrol Group fans out across the neighbourhood in groups of 20 every Friday and Saturday night stopping and searching men for weapons. A few hundred metres away, in shack settlements inhabited by new arrivals to the city, there is no collective self-protection. People do not know or trust their neighbours, and so the invaluable asset of solidarity is missing. Everyone hunkers down in her shack, keeping a low profile, hoping that trouble will not find her.
That is precisely how white SA is finally beginning to resemble black SA. The suburbs are becoming motley patchworks of self-defence. For those lucky enough to live in places where bonds are thick, effective modes of protection come quite naturally. Those not be blessed with this asset of neighbourly solidarity suffer. To live in a suburb where the resources of self-organisation are poor is to be less secure.
Blacks have known this longer than anyone can remember. With the demise of minority rule, whites are beginning to know it too. It is the most traumatic and destructive aspect of white experience in post-apartheid SA. No amount of prosperity will ever make up for it. When personal security has always been a birthright, its sudden diminishment is inconsolably devastating.
The original was published by Business Day here.

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Adison Workshirt, Cruz
Done in a soft, washed cotton lawn, with white dots on a faded blue-gray background, Adison has a small shirt collar and mixed buttons on the front placket. Long sleeves and a high-low hemline add to the borrowed-from-the-boys vibe; this piece has been hand-distressed for that instantly vintage look.
- Our model, Jen, is 5'10." She is typically a size 4-6 in most of the brands that we carry.
- This one-size-only piece should work best for sizes 6-14.
- 100 percent cotton.
- Hand wash, cold; lay flat to dry.
- Made in the USA.

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Claremont is an affordable, peaceful neighborhood in the midst of a renaissance situated near Claremont Parkway and Washington Avenue, between the Bronx River and the Crotona Park East neighborhood.
The community has a wide variety of housing styles ranging from gated, shingled rowhouses built in the 1970s to century-old townhouses and brick rowhouses. The majority of the northern part of the neighborhood is filled with pre-war, 6-story buildings.learn more about this neighborhood
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A Journey to Zero Male Suicide
It’s International Men’s Day this week, a day to celebrate the contributions and achievements of men while also addressing some critical issues that men face, such as mental health and suicide.
This year, the theme is “Zero Male Suicide.” As HR professionals, you have a unique role to play in supporting this cause and creating a workplace that fosters both physical and mental well-being.
Let’s dive into how you can make a difference in your organisation.
1. Invest in mental health programs and resources for employees. Consider offering workshops, webinars, or counselling services that specifically address men’s mental health issues. Normalise the act of seeking help and make it easy for employees to access support.
2. Encourage work-life balance, which as we know is essential for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being. Allow flexible working hours, support remote work, and ensure that employees can disconnect from work when needed.
3. Organise some training sessions that help break down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. These sessions can educate employees on recognising signs of distress, offering support, and promoting open conversations.
4. Ensure that your workplace has a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment. Create a safe environment where employees can openly report issues, knowing they will be heard and supported.
5. Facilitate support groups or networks for men and make them available in the workplace. Sharing experiences and challenges can be incredibly empowering and comforting.
6. Highlight the achievements of men in your organisation and acknowledge their contribution to the workplace. Recognising accomplishments can boost morale and create a sense of value, who doesn’t appreciate that?!
International Men’s Day is not only about celebrating men but also about addressing the issues they face, particularly concerning mental health and suicide. If we can all work together then we can create a workplace where men feel safe, supported, and understood. By promoting open conversations, providing resources, and implementing policies that prioritise mental health, we can make significant strides toward the goal of zero male suicide. This International Men’s Day (and beyond!) let’s support our male colleagues, friends, and family members on this important journey.

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Bought this about 2 years ago and if I ever need frightening I will always put this on, this compilation has 4 stories all interwieved by the excellent Peter Cushing as the owner of an antique shop ,
The first story has David Warner buying a mirror and finding a ghost in the mirror from the past wanting dead bodies to eat a 5/5 story for me ,brilliant.
2nd story stars Donald Pleasence, Diana Dors and Ian Bannen, this involves Ian Bannen pretending he`s a war hero and has weedelling his way into the affections of Pleasences real life daughter Angela with dire consquences.
Story 3 is the worst where Ian Carmichael is haunted by a sort of invisible gremlin,this one is why i`ve given this review 4 stars.
The last story is where the saint (Ian Ogilvy) has bought a door and along with it brings another ghost/zombie, again another 1st class story.
I would recommend this to anybody.

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Spirit Home is a remarkable log home designed and built as a retreat center in North Western Montana. I worked on a three day shoot of this retreat facility located in the remote wild lands of the Swan Valley
30 imagesThe main floor contains the great room, the kitchen, a sitting room and several other features. It has a warmth that belies its size. I used wide angle and in some cases even giga-pixel multi image pans to capture the ambiance.
12 imagesThe size and shape of the home fits in with the landscape. The challenge was to find clear shots through the trees that would show the home.
9 imagesThis stand alone guest cabin presented a different set of challenges in that it has a lot of features in a small space.
6 imagesThe shop/garage combination was interesting as it was very aesthetically pleasing, and at the same time very difficult to find an angle that shows how the apartment is laid out.


As you know, Dyplast periodically sends out Technical Bulletins related to mechanical (pipe) insulation in applications where temperatures are between low-temperature steam and cryogenic (such as LNG).
Dyplast is releasing this one-page Qwik Guide as an update on a general comparison between EPS and XPS. While EPS and XPS are both rigid, thermoplastic foam materials made from solid polystyrene, they are surprisingly different products with different applications and rarely compete. EPS is a closed cell foam and XPS is generally considered an open cell foam. Yet what are the actual implications in performance across various applications within in-situ environments? You will be surprised!
The engineering, design, and construction of capital-intensive projects (e.g. petrochemical, refrigeration, pharmaceutical, LNG, etc.) are typically guided by comprehensive Quality Control programs. QC originated in the early 20th century and has never stopped evolving.
Dyplast’s Qwik Guides are intended to provide a brief, one-page summary of important technical issues. The objective of this Qwik Guide is to address the temperature range [generally from ambient temperature up to +350°F (176°C)] where Polyisocyanurate and Calcium Silicate may compete.
Dyplast recently released two extensive Technical Bulletins on comparisons between elastomeric and polyisocyanurate insulants in refrigeration and process applications (Technical Bulletins 0520 and 0620, respectively), since there are some differences.
Dyplast is now issuing its latest Technical Bulletin 0620 comparing elastomeric insulation to polyisocyanurate in process applications such as food, beverage, and pharmaceutical. This TB is complementary to Dyplast’s May Technical Bulletin 0520 comparing the same insulants in refrigeration pipe applications. This sister-bulletin was necessary since process applications are different.
Dyplast has just released its latest Technical Bulletin comparing elastomeric insulation with polyisocyanurate insulation in refrigeration pipe applications. This is a rather comprehensive presentation and discussion of facts relevant to the selection of either elastomeric or polyiso in the general temperature range from -40°F to +40°F, yet the conclusions can be extrapolated to other temperature ranges, and process applications such as food & beverage.
Dyplast Products ISO-C1® Polyisocyanurate Rigid Foam for Pipe Insulation in LNG facilities
Numerous energy-sector articles are reporting significantly reduced energy demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the historic fall in oil price. As a result, Financial Investment Decisions (FID) on LNG projects are delaying decisions on dozens of proposed projects.
Dyplast was very pleased to participate in the recently completed Lot 11 Skate Park in Miami. This skatepark was made by converting an old parking lot beneath the I-95 corridor into 45,000 square feet of a vibrant and free place for skateboarders, skaters, and non-motor scooters to practice their tricks.
Dyplast wants to recognize and congratulate employees who have recently earned a promotion, and remind you to subscribe to our newsletters to stay up-to-date with the lastest announcements, technical documents, and more.
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El Nuevo Rodeo, ANTIFA and bricks on the street
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 564
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the mystery behind the Minneapolis bar/nightclub El Nuevo Rancho, counterfeit 20 dollar bills, ANTIFA, mysterious bricks on the streets and Joe Biden absolved of his racist comments made just last week.
Erdogan/Turkey squares off against al-Sisi/Egypt as Libya conflict hits stalemate
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 563
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the ongoing conflict in Libya, as Turkish intervention has turned the tide and stopped Haftar's forces from advancing towards Tripoli.
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Serial liar Susan Rice to CNN: "Foreign actors" behind riots
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 562
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss scripted claims on CNN, made by Obama mouthpiece Susan Rice, that "foreign actors" and "the Russians" could be behind violent riots throughout the United States.
Flynn phone transcripts reveal diplomacy with Russia, ZERO evidence of improper behavior
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 561
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the release of the Michael Flynn phone transcripts with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak, which prove without a shadow of a doubt, that nothing improper was being discussed between Flynn and Kislyak.
On the contrary, the phone transcripts reveal that Flynn was engaging in prudent diplomatic dialogue with the Russian Ambassador to solve world problem areas like the Middle East and ISIS.
Trump fights with Merkel, Trump pulls out of WHO (Before the video)
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US - China COLD WAR Will Focus On Taiwan Not Hong Kong
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 560
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss China's new national security laws that aim to prohibit anti-Beijing sentiment in Hong Kong.
As the world waits to see how the Trump White House will respond to China, and the Hong Kong security laws, future tension between the two superpowers will not be focused on Hong Kong but on Taiwan.

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Jerome, Idaho (KMVT-TV) "I've made some bad decisions. I take full responsibility for my actions. If you would have mercy that would be very nice," said Branden Galbreath.
20–year old Galbreath will spend at least two years behind bars for his role in the armed robbery of a Wendy's in Jerome and several home burglaries.
He is also required to pay thousands of dollars in restitution and court costs.
Tuesday afternoon Galbreath was also sentenced for aiding and abetting in an Applebee's robbery in Twin Falls.
He was sentenced to eight years, two years determinate and six years indeterminate.
That sentence is to run concurrently with his sentencing in Jerome County.

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Open Source Intelligence Techniques: Resources for Searching and Analyzing Online Information (Paperback)
Completely Rewritten Sixth Edition Sheds New Light on Open Source Intelligence Collection and Analysis Author Michael Bazzell has been well known in government circles for his ability to locate personal information about any target through Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). In this book, he shares his methods in great detail. Each step of his process is explained throughout twenty-five chapters of specialized websites, software solutions, and creative search techniques. Over 250 resources are identified with narrative tutorials and screen captures. This book will serve as a reference guide for anyone that is responsible for the collection of online content. It is written in a hands-on style that encourages the reader to execute the tutorials as they go. The search techniques offered will inspire analysts to "think outside the box" when scouring the internet for personal information. Much of the content of this book has never been discussed in any publication. Always thinking like a hacker, the author has identified new ways to use various technologies for an unintended purpose. This book will greatly improve anyone's online investigative skills. Among other techniques, you will learn how to locate: Hidden Social Network Content Cell Phone Subscriber Information Deleted Websites & Posts Missing Facebook Profile Data Full Twitter Account Data Alias Social Network Profiles Free Investigative Software Useful Browser Extensions Alternative Search Engine Results Website Owner Information Photo GPS & Metadata Live Streaming Social Content Social Content by Location IP Addresses of Users Additional User Accounts Sensitive Documents & Photos Private Email Addresses Duplicate Video Posts Mobile App Network Data Unlisted Addresses s Public Government Records Document Metadata Rental Vehicle Contracts Online Criminal Activity Personal Radio Communications Compromised Email Information Automated Collection Solutions Linux Investigative Programs Dark Web Content (Tor) Restricted YouTube Content Hidden Website Details Vehicle Registration Details.
About the Author
Michael Bazzell spent 18 years as a government computer crime investigator. During the majority of that time, he was assigned to the FBI's Cyber Crimes Task Force where he focused on open source intelligence, cyber-crime cases, and personal data removal methods. As an active investigator for multiple organizations, he has been involved in numerous high-tech criminal investigations including online child solicitation, child abduction, kidnapping, cold-case homicide, terrorist threats, and high-level computer intrusions. He has trained thousands of individuals in the use of his investigative techniques and privacy control strategies. He also served as the technical advisor for the first season of the television hacker drama Mr. Robot. His books Open Source Intelligence Techniques and Hiding from the Internet have been best sellers in both the United States and Europe. They are used by several government agencies as training manuals for intelligence gathering and securing personal information.

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The second way is called autophagy, and it goes hand in hand with letting your body rest from digestion. Autophagy is the process that cells use to remove waste, including malfunctioning parts of cells, or even whole cells that are not functioning correctly and can't be healed. If you have read much about cancer, this may sound like it's connected, and it is. Regularly allowing cells to be in a state of autophagy makes them more efficient and keeps them from growing into a malignant state. It also helps them to live longer, which translates to a longer, healthier life for you.
The ketogenic diet is super high in fat (about 80 percent of your daily calories), super low in carbohydrates (less than 5 percent of your calories), and moderate in protein (typically 15 to 20 percent of your calories). This is a pretty drastic departure from the generally recommended macronutrient distribution of 20 to 35 percent protein, 45 to 65 percent carbohydrates, and 10 to 35 percent fat.
The recipes themselves are divided into smoothies and breakfasts, appetizers and snacks, fish and poultry, meats, veggies and sides, desserts, and staples. Each individual recipe gives an overall "keto quotient" (how close it fits the idea balance of fats, carbs, and protein) as well as what each serving contains in calories and the fats, carbs, and protein for those servings. This makes life a lot easier if you are using a phone or tablet app to keep an eating record.
¢ Potassium: With the approved list of foods being so brief, you might not be getting in enough fruits and veggies on keto. One of the biggest impacts? A potassium deficiency”and all of the lovely constipation and muscle cramps that accompanies it. Aim to up your intake of foods like spinach, avocado, tomatoes, kale and mushrooms to get your potassium fix.
High-fat, low-carb diets can help diminish hunger and also boost weight loss through their hormonal effects. As described above, when we eat very little foods that supply us with carbohydrates, we release less insulin. With lower insulin levels, the body doesn't store extra energy in the form of fat for later use, and instead is able to reach into existing fat stores for energy.
Can't you take ketone supplements? No. While it is possible to elevate ketones by taking them, œwithout the low-carb stimulus, there is no net increase in ketone production, no decrease in insulin, and no net increase in fat oxidation, says Volek. Don't trust trainers or œbody hackers who say you can induce ketosis quickly without changing your diet.
Basically, when you have alcohol in your body, the first thing that will be burnt is the alcohol. Only then, can your body begin to burn carbohydrates, and ultimately move on to fat-burning mode. By consuming small amounts of alcohol, the alcohol will be burnt quite fast and then move on to burning carbohydrates. The biggest tip here is to only include alcohol in your diet once your body is fully adapted to a high-fat diet.
¢ Weight loss ” If you're trying to lose weight, then a ketogenic diet is one of the best ways to do it, because it helps access your body fat so that it can be shed. Obese people in particular can benefit from this method. In one study, obese test subjects were given a low-carb ketogenic diet and a low-fat diet. After 24 weeks, researchers noted that the low-carb group lost more weight (9.4 kilograms or 20.7 pounds) compared to the low-fat group (4.8 kilograms or 10.5 pounds).1
Wondering how many carb foods you can eat and still be œin ketosis? The traditional ketogenic diet created for those with epilepsy consisted of getting about 75 percent of calories from sources of fat (such as oils or fattier cuts of meat), 5 percent from carbohydrates and 20 percent from protein. For most people a less strict ketogenic diet (what I call a œmodified keto diet) can still help promote weight loss in a safe, and often very fast, way.
In another study that involved mice with brain tumors, administration of 65 to 75 percent of the recommended daily calories helped reduce tumor growth by 35 and 65 percent among two different test groups. Total carb consumption was restricted to 30 grams only.14 A different mice study strictly limited carb consumption to 0.2 percent only, which helped reduce the growth of glucose-fermenting tumors.15
The hallmark of a ketogenic diet is being in ketosis for extended periods of time, and is achieved by carbohydrate restriction. While there isn't a strict prohibition of artificial sweeteners, grains, and manufactured foods, there is a strong preference in the community to lean towards natural, whole foods. Keto is for overall health, and weight loss is a welcome side effect for many people.
Oh my god! This is one of those ˜Too-good-to-be-free' comprehensive resources. I've been following your content and I wonder why you give away so much well researched info for free. Anyway, that's a pretty damn good job you've done here. Until I read this, I was floundering with so much bit sized confusing information out there. You've literally dumbed it down for me. I'm off to take my measurements before I start the diet! Thanks a ton!!!
If you do try the diet outside of medical supervision, Kizer says it's important to test your urine with urinalysis ketone test strips to ensure your ketone levels don't become dangerously high. Ketone urine test strips are also used by people with diabetes to determine if they're at risk for ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening complication that occurs when an individual doesn't have enough insulin in their body. (Healthy ketosis is considered 0.5 to 3.0 mM blood ketones.)
In addition to helping with weight loss, the Keto Diet has been used to treat epilepsy, help with Type II diabetes polycystic ovary syndrome , acne , potential improvement in neurological diseases (Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis), certain types of cancer, and reduces the risk factors in both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Emerging studies are digging into its effects on Alzheimer's and other conditions as well.
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Splat! Lars von Trier's latest celluloid custard pie has landed squarely in the faces of audiences and the opinion-forming classes everywhere, its contents and trajectory calculated with rocket-scientist precision. Some recipients are spluttering with rage; others are solemnly licking the yucky filling off their cheeks, deciding how many Michelin stars to bestow.
What genre does Antichrist belong in? Scary movie? Extreme horror? Psychological drama? None of the above. It is a practical joke, an exquisitely malicious hoax, a superbly engineered wind-up – disguised as a film. Borat and Brüno have got nothing on Lars von Trier.
Well, the director has secured the bragging rights for his wildly controversial and explicitly violent spectacle, no question about it. This is what the commentariat are talking about, and the great man appears to have landed a thermo-nuclear épat. He is like the Riddler, cackling over his latest escapade, in front of a cinema auditorium full of Commissioner Gordons, but with no Batman to help us. I myself could only watch the film's impossibly grisly final 20 minutes through my fingers, and readily concede the brutally effective shock-factor, added to one or two subtler plus-points. In a way, Von Trier's uncompromising facetiousness and giggling insincerity allow you to sit back and appreciate his technique, of which there is a good deal.
The notional story is about a wealthy, handsome couple, played by Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The first sequence shows the pair making passionate love in the shower, filmed in glossy black-and-white like a perfume ad, to the accompaniment of a yearning soundtrack by Handel. There's a hardcore penetration shot in among the prettiness, just to keep it real. While the couple are having sex, their tiny infant son crawls out of the window of the seventh-floor apartment and falls to his death. This double-pronged assault on your emotions, at once deadpan and deeply crass, is followed by Dafoe (a professional therapist) taking Gainsbourg to a secluded woodland cabin to embark on a radical, drug-free grieving process. But their solitude in this disturbing forest tips Gainsbourg into a psychotic state, and she becomes obsessed with evil. Here is where those squeamish about spoilers or violence had better leave the room, go to Netflix and order up a copy of Ladies in Lavender starring Judi Dench. After an orgy of sadistic violence against her partner, Gainsbourg takes a very large pair of rusty scissors and decides that she can and will do without her clitoris.
Now, this may be an excellent metaphor for the elimination of pleasure in the cinema, but it is not, as it happens, the film's punchline. This comes much later on, a deliberate arthouse pratfall which makes it utterly clear that Von Trier is just messing. Just before the credits, the director flashes up a dedication – to Andrei Tarkovsky, of all the hilariously inappropriate people. Hee, hee! Is he kidding? What do you think?
Before the absurdity sets in permanently and Von Trier's vivisected shaggy-dog story whimpers its painful last, Antichrist does have some freaky moments. There is a creepy, subliminal glimpse of a screaming woman's face, although my friend Mark Kermode points out that The Exorcist did this first. There is a disquieting fantasy sequence in which Gainsbourg is seen in long-shot, walking slowly over a bridge in a dream.
The bizarre, hallucinatory moment when Dafoe is addressed by a talking fox has been much mocked, and yet I thought it was witty, risky stuff and there's a nice line about nature being Satan's theatre. But of course none of this is enough for Von Trier, who has to twist the grossout dial clockwise for his final act. In the end, Antichrist is a smirking contraption of a film, a cheeky, nasty, clever device for making us upset about the dead kid, making us scared at the creepy happenings, making us freaked out at the violence, and finally making us convulsed with liberal outrage about violence, misogyny, censorship etc, debates which this cine-prank has been cynically engineered to provoke.
Von Trier himself has stated that Antichrist has arisen from his battles with "depression", a claim that I have never quite been able to treat with the cowed and brow-furrowing respect shown by others: Lars von Trier is never exactly on oath with any of his public pronouncements. But he may well be suffering from depression. Plenty of men in the creative industries are, particularly those accustomed to high levels of attention and acclaim. And according to the traumatised actors Von Trier's worked with, his behaviour on set has always been troubled: something like a combination of David Brent and Jim Jones. My alternative theory, however, is that this talented mischief-maker was bored and dispirited by the lukewarm response to his previous, lower-key movies and decided to bodyslam his way back into the limelight. And this he certainly has done. Gainsbourg got the acting prize at Cannes for this film, but it's Von Trier who gives the most uproarious performance — the true heir to Phineas T Barnum and Malcolm McLaren. If you want a bracing evening of pointless controversy in the cinema, then buy tickets. Whatever the price, it'll be a snip.

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Clinton Campaign Should Stop Releasing Memos, Speaking Words Entirely
Anything the Hillary Clinton camp says these days on teevee, to reporters, to anyone who is a human being, rapidly erodes the entire campaign and her legacy. In their latest memo, which must have been written in crayon and targeted at the Cro-Magnon community, Team Clinton says that since Obama has done everything correctly, any loss in the future would finalize his defeat.
To: Interested Parties
From: The Clinton Campaign
Date: Friday, February 29, 2008
RE: Obama Must-Wins
The media has anointed Barack Obama the presumptive nominee and he's playing the part.
With an eleven state winning streak coming out of February, Senator Obama is riding a surge of momentum that has enabled him to pour unprecedented resources into Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The Obama campaign and its allies are outspending us two to one in paid media and have sent more staff into the March 4 states. In fact, when all is totaled, Senator Obama and his allies have outspent Senator Clinton by a margin of $18.4 million to $9.2 million on advertising in the four states that are voting next Tuesday.
Senator Obama has campaigned hard in these states. He has spent time meeting editorial boards, courting endorsers, holding rallies, and - of course - making speeches.
If he cannot win all of these states with all this effort, there's a problem.
Should Senator Obama fail to score decisive victories with all of the resources and effort he is bringing to bear, the message will be clear:
Democrats, the majority of whom have favored Hillary in the primary contests held to date, have their doubts about Senator Obama and are having second thoughts about him as a prospective standard-bearer.
Translation: Barack Obama has won eleven straight contests, raised more money (because people like him), campaigned brilliantly and thoroughly in Texas and Ohio -- thereby marginalizing Clinton's long-held leads in those states -- won most endorsements and made legendary speeches at his overpacked rallies. Clinton has lost eleven straight contests, is consistently on the verge of bankruptcy, has run poor, indifferent campaigns in Texas and Ohio -- states she led by double digits only a couple of weeks ago -- lost every endorsement and cannot speak.
Obama sure has dug his own grave with this "doing well in the election" strategy this election season.
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A virus named after Kampung Sungai Nipah, a village in Malaysia, where it was first discovered in 1998-99. The virus, that eventually killed 105 people in Malaysia, was first suspected to be Japanese encephalitis (JE) which, like the Nipah virus, induces brain inflammation. According to a paper by Dr K B Chua, who was a virologist in training at the University of Malaya when the disease broke out, “the outbreak of febrile encephalitis in humans was preceded by the occurrence of respiratory illness and encephalitis in pigs in the same region,” he writes, adding however, that at that point, the cause of swine mortality was assumed to be classical swine fever.
Suspecting, however, that it was not the mosquito-borne JE that was causing the spate of disease and death among the region’s pig farmers, he took samples of the virus to the Division of Arbovirus-borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fort Collins, USA. “At CDC, Atlanta, the virus was rapidly identified as a novel paramyxovirus,” he writes.
The virus, which was traced back to the pigs, led to a large-scale culling of the animals in this region. Further studies indicated that the initial transmission from bats to pigs probably occurred, when pig feed was contaminated with bat excretions, says a 2007 paper, titled ‘Lessons from the Nipah virus outbreak in Malaysia’, published in The Malaysian Journal of Pathology.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “A zoonosis is any disease transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans.” It could be caused by a virus, bacteria, fungi or parasite; some examples include anthrax, bird flu, ebola, dengue, rabies, malaria, swine flu and leptospirosis.
Nipah is believed to be transmitted from what are called flying foxes, or mega bats, so called because they are the largest bat species. They eat fruits and live in trees. These are a part of the old-world fruit bat family, called pteropid bats. Bats often end up being reservoirs for a number of severe infectious diseases, including Ebola, SARS coronavirus, Nipah and Hendra.
In the case of Nipah, disease transmission or the means by which a pathogen can be passed from one organism to another, is believed to take place, “when one consumes infected fruits and fresh date palm sap contaminated by bats,” points out Dr Mahesh Kumar, Consultant – Internal Medicine, Narayana Health City. Which means, one should be careful while choosing their fruits. “Don’t eat those on the ground, especially if they have broken skin,” says Dr K Kolandaswamy, Director of Public Health, Tamil Nadu.
Loss of the natural habitat of the bat, appears to play some part in exacerbating the rate of bat-to-man transmission. The WHO says as much, says Dr Kumar. “As the flying fox habitat is destroyed by human activity, the bats get stressed and hungry, their immune system gets weaker, their virus load goes up and a lot of virus spills out in their urine and saliva,” he says.
“Human-to-human transmission occurs due to direct contact,” says Dr N Devadasan, Director of Institute of Public Health, who led the WHO’s outbreak investigation team, when the infection broke out in Siliguri in 2001. That is perhaps why many healthcare providers who change sheets, clean bedpans and tend to the patient, end up being affected. Immediate isolation and ensuring that universal precautions are maintained in hospitals will help check the spread of the disease, agree all the doctors. “In India, if anyone falls sick, the entire family comes and visits,” says Devadasan. “It is better they keep away until the patient gets better.”
Nipah is an RNA or Ribonucleic Acid virus. “RNA viruses are the most common cause of emerging diseases in humans, attributable to the high mutation rate in RNA viruses compared to DNA viruses,” says the book Essential Human Virology. Nipah belongs to a genus (category, in layperson speak) called the Henipavirus; the Hendra virus, also found on pteropid bats, belongs to this category too. According to the CDC, “Transmission of HeV to humans has been invariably associated with close contact with ill horses, and transmission of NiV in Bangladesh is mainly through date palm sap contaminated with bat secretions.”
Biosafety Level 4
The virus, which is classified as Biosafety Level 4, meaning that it is highly infectious and needs a maximum containment facility, can be confirmed by an ELISA, RT-PCR or Serum Neutralization Test. The incubation period is anywhere between 5-14 days, but it can soon affect the respiratory and nervous system and patients can go into delirium or coma. Unfortunately, there is no definite treatment, except intensive supported care. “We need to maintain the vital functions,” says Kolandaswamy, adding that the earlier the condition is diagnosed, the better for the patient.


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Elon Musk completes the apocalypse trifecta: Flamethrowers, subterranean tunnels and now a medieval watchtower.
Elon Reeve Musk FRS is a business magnate and investor. He holds South African, Canadian, and U.S. citizenship and is the founder, CEO, and lead designer of SpaceX; CEO of The Boring Company; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; co-founder and CEO of Neuralink; and co-founder of PayPal.
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Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner was over the moon with the team’s performance at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, at a track the Milton Keynes based squad consider to be one of their bogey venues performance wise.
“We knew coming to Monza that this would be the most challenging circuit on the calendar for us.
“This weekend was all about trying to limit the damage and I think we’ve optimised our performance today with two very strong drives from our drivers.”
Driver Max Verstappen had issues at the start of the grand prix, which saw him bog down off the line and lose a number of places to drivers coming through behind him, at the start of the race. Horner was pleased with the way the Dutchman made his way back through the field however, to come home in a strong points scoring position.
The 42-year-old was also highly praising of Daniel Ricciardo’s pass on Williams Martini Racing driver Valtteri Bottas, which saw him move into fifth place in the closing stages of the race.
“After a difficult start for Max, who got an anti-stall, he recovered extremely well to finish seventh, and Daniel finished well in P5 after an outstanding passing move on Valtteri Bottas.”
Horner believes it was a strong weekend for Red Bull, who are now eleven points clear of Scuderia Ferrari in the Constructor’s Championship, cementing themselves further into second place.
Heading to Singapore and beyond, to circuits that will better play to the strengths of the RB12, and considering they have achieved their current lead at tracks that do not really suit them, Horner is extremely confident of a strong end to the season for Red Bull Racing.
“To be leaving Europe 11 points ahead of Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship heading to circuits that hopefully suit our strengths more than here, means this has been a positive weekend.”


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With Turkey Day upon us, it’s time for us to count our blessings and give our thanks for all that’s right with the world of MMA.
Tom Lawlor’s entrances
Last Saturday, Lawlor fought in the last Facebook prelim against Middleweight phenom Chris Weidman. He lost (Weidman is on a tear and I expect him to be in a position for a title shot by the end of 2012), but he won our hearts with his latest entrance. Even better, though, was his turn at the weigh-ins where he showed up dressed as Steven Seagal:
Chael Sonnen’s mental illness
Sonnen is an incredible creep, highly unlikable, a liar, a cheater, brash, and irritating. Thankfully, though, he’s also batshit crazy. This makes him at least entertaining, even when he’s being intolerable.
More “free” MMA than ever before
With UFC on Fox now behind us, we’re set to see more specials on Fox, Fuel, and FX in the next few months. As a bonus, they’ve learned their lesson from JDS/Cain, and Fox Network specials will have a minimum of two fights. It’s little consolation for those who decided to forego the Facebook prelims or didn’t know about them and missed a fantastic display from Benson Henderson and Clay Guida.
Too much MMA
One of the things MMA fans have complained about over the past year – and I’m certainly one of them – is burnout. At certain times the UFC has operated at a blistering pace, putting on as many as six events in as many weeks. Add that to the weekly (and fantastic) Bellator cards and it becomes a bit too much to take. But let’s put this in perspective: remember when we’d get a UFC once every six to eight weeks? Not only was the wait killing us, but if you’re like me and had the occasional obligation on a Saturday night and missed a card, you had to wait another month or two before you got to see a decent fight again. In that sense, maybe too much MMA isn’t such a bad thing after all.
More Fight of the Year Candidates in the next five weeks (or would be if Shogun and Henderson hadn’t fought last Saturday)
UFC 140 is just two weeks away – I know – and features Mark Hominick taking on the Korean Zombie, Chan Sung Jung, on the undercard. As star-studded as the card as a whole is – it’s a triple bill featuring Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida, Frank Mir vs. Antonio Minotauro Nogueira, and Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira – Hominick and the Zombie are all but guaranteed to steal the show. Then, just a few weeks later, we get Brock Lesnar taking on Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC 141 and in the semi-main event a fight featuring two of the most aggressive Lightweights in the world, Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz. And a lot of people seem to be sleeping on the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale between coaches Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller, which I think is going to surprise a lot of people with its intensity. It could be a thoroughly competitive, entertaining affair. Well, so long as Bisping doesn’t stick his chin out and skip in a straight circle like an idiot.
Am I missing something? Probably. But clearly, there’s a lot to be thankful for and a lot to look forward to in the weeks, months, and years to come. So when you’re at your table tomorrow and your elderly grandmother asks you to lead the family in saying grace, take the hands of those next to you and tell everyone that you’re thankful to God and everyone else for the Minotauro brothers, the Korean Zombie, horse meat, and Mayhem.


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With her new show Britain's Brightest part of BBC One's 2013 Saturday night schedule, presenter Clare Balding has said she will be judged more on her appearance than in the past.
In a Radio Times interview, she said: "I'm putting myself into a different genre - I'm therefore saying to the public, 'Can you accept me in a completely different format?' and that is risky.
"And obviously because it's Saturday night, I've got to glam up a bit. You know, there will be a few people who go, 'Oh, I don't like what she's wearing'."
On the subject of ambition, Balding said: "I think 'ambitious' is one of those adjectives used for women in a derogatory way - and, yet, I think ambition is crucial in life - you have to know what you might be capable of and push yourself slightly beyond it."
But when asked if she would ever host a chat show, Balding replied: "I don't know whether a chat show isn't pushing it too far."


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David Banner & 9th Wonder to Release Collabo LP in Nov.
After months of leaks, videos, and interviews, David Banner and 9th Wonder finally have a release date for their collaborative album, Death Of A Pop Star, for this fall.
In a statement Banner describes the project as a labor of love. “If rap music was a woman, she would be locked in a basement deprived of love," he said. "Death of a Pop Star is her first attempt at sex in a long time and its going to be tantric.”
The duo have already released a video for their first single, “Slow Down,” and are now getting ready to drop the visuals for their next single, the Ludacris-assisted “Be With You,” shortly.
Death of a Pop Star hits stores on November 9. —Adam Fleischer


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Brief break from the gig list-athon for this, which was a special moment for me in the mid 80’s. After being into Adam & The Ants, The Police, Madness, The Specials etc from when I was aged 11 I never actually fully liked music that much. In all truth if I was watching Tiswas and a band came on i’d generally sigh from boredom and switch over to Swap Shop. A stance that would change aided largely by one group.
On a Saturday looking wishfully in Dixons, the electrical store in Birmingham City Centre my Nan took me by complete surprise and bought me my first stereo tape recorder / radio – it wasn’t even my birthday or anything, a magical surprise, thanks Nan, you take care up there. The very same day when I got home New Order were broadcast live on the BBC. Almost certainly fate. It was about 4pm on a Saturday afternoon and was for a telethon kind of thing (this was quite new at the time, pre Comic Relief, Live Aid, etc). I had noticed and purchased Blue Monday – but what was about to unfold was one hell of a wake up to music call for me.
The presenters were keen to point out that the TV Broadcast was being also played live on Radio One in stereo. With my new stereo system and New Order about to come on I knew exactly what I had to do. Impulse. I cracked open my BASF blank C90 tapes and recored the show whilst watching it on TV (no video player in my household in 1984 – we weren’t millionaires).
The live version of “In A Lonely Place” was like the band closing the door on Joy Division right there and then. This song still had the mood of Joy Division but clearly Bernard Sumner was a very different front man to Ian Curtis. I noticed “Gay Sperm” written in paint on one of the amps and can remember quite clearly thinking it had the same amount of letters per word as New Order. Dark dark humour. New Order captivated me even though at the time I’d only heard Blue Monday by them and zero Joy Division at all.
The sound that New Order were to craft fully for themselves is well represented on “The Age Of Consent”. It sounds nothing like Joy Division and is – if you listen to it – quite hard to pigeon hole. It’s not Punk. It’s not New Wave. It’s clearly not New Romantic. It’s New Order! After an awkward (but still well worth a listen debut LP – Movement) the band found their feet with “Power, Corruption & Lies”. An album many would call their best.
New Order do have many great tracks and you’d be hard pushed to find anyone that really thinks “Blue Monday” is not their masterpiece. It’s so good but actually I do not listen to it much at all these days – I should remedy that. Back in the mid 80’s though i’d play it (and the B Side instrumental version “The Beach”) literally to death. I could run the entire song through my head at school whilst daydreaming in a Friday afternoon Maths lesson. I have regretfully sold off most of my vinyl record collection but as I type this my 12 Inch of Blue Monday is less than 2 feet away from me. It’s a gateway record I would never part with.
Being the first time i’d ever seen the band play live (on television that is) I was stunned at how badly they appeared to be playing it. Was Bernard Sumner taking the piss or did he actually sing that bad. Was he being ironic? The track I knew every beat to was being massacred infront of my eyes by the band that wrote it. Then it struck me – that this was just brilliant. This wasn’t Top Of The Pops and there were no overdubs or polishing. This was how they actually sounded and in a punk kind of way – they clearly didn’t care. They do not play the track at any of their gigs and here it had that struggling charm that The Pogues have. Think of the actual 12 Inch Studio Record then watch this video and then think it’s incredible any band can actually play “Blue Monday”.
After watching this broadcast and listening to the C90 tape many, many times I then got heavily into music after checking out all of Joy Division and New Order’s releases. I would buy a twelve inch or album from New Order or Joy Division every week with my pocket money, it was all that really mattered to me for a while. Every record expanded my love for music, imagine hearing Transmission by Joy Division for the first time, no wonder I was spellbound. I was glad someone had uploaded the telethon footage to YouTube as i’d not seen the performance since 1984 and now it’s a time capsule of New Order at a pivotal point in their career. It was some kinda fate. Perfect imperfection…


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Justin Bieber Talks YouTube Discovery, 'American Idol,' And Signature Hair Flip (Video)
Justin Bieber appeared on @KatieCouric to talk about his meteoric rise to stardom since posting a handful of YouTube videos and capturing the attention of music managers.
Justin says he recorded the video for his friends. However, after finding the file was too big to email it to them, he hosted it on YouTube and sent them the link. He realized that it was starting to get popular because it had more views than he had friends. One of his first offers came from Maury Povich, who was turned down by Justin's mom because his problem wasn't "finding out who the father was." Ouch!
So what's with Justin's "hair flip?" The star says he does it subconsciously all the time due to his long bangs so he can see, but he does it so often it has become a signature move for him.
Katie Couric hasn't had the time to watch all of American Idol this year, so Justin had to explain the Pants on the Ground phenomena to her.
All you hardcore fans can watch the entire 20 minute interview with Justin below!

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Following eight straight weeks of profiling CEOs who've done a poor job, the time has officially come for you and other members of The Motley Fool community to decide who is the worst CEO in 2012.
The methodology behind the voting is simple. Similar to an NCAA-style basketball bracket, the eight CEOs will be pitted into four match-ups that the community will have one week to vote on. Next week we'll release the results of the previous week's voting, and the remaining four CEOs will again be bracketed for voting. Voting will continue over the next couple of weeks until we have a winner, which will be unveiled at the beginning of December.
As you can see, the ball really is in your court and you do have a say in who merits the title of The Motley Fool community's worst CEO of the year. Below the voting bracket I've included a quick synopsis of the match-up; however, I encourage you to revisit the nomination article for a more complete explanation of why that particular CEO was nominated for this dubious award.
The self-servers: Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) vs. Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY)
Our last match-up pits two highly controversial and self-serving leaders against each other: Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon and Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Lamberto Andreotti. McClendon's "banner year" has to do with his company's stock tanking due to his failure to anticipate a shift in natural gas trends, as well as multiple questionable spending practices as outlined by Reuters. Andreotti's failure lies with his "string of pearls" acquisition strategy that resulted in a $1.8 billion writedown. That didn't, however, stop Andreotti from getting a hefty raise shortly after unfreezing his workers' pay. Which CEO is more self-serving? That's up to you to decide! Cast your vote below.
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Yeah, I like zombie books. Who doesn’t? Well, I used to be one of the zombie book haters. Or, rather, I just didn’t ‘get’ it. I stumbled through life, undereducated about the undead. Then, a co-worker gave me a stack of zombie books and told me to read them. So, I did.
As a fan of Jane Austen, I naturally gravitated toward Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith (who transformed a classic into a gore-fest) and Jane Austen (who is dead and unaware of the collaboration). I loved it! If you’re looking for a book that combines satire, zombies, romance, and big words, this is the book for you.
Awash in romantic notions, I plunged into the stack of zombie books and delved into Dead City by Joe McKinney. It was a good book, full of action and shootings, but did little to stir my romantic imagination.
I asked my co-worker why there weren’t more zombie romance novels. He told me to shut up. But, then he gave me another book: Married with Zombies. It’s a goodie! Jesse Peterson has created an amazing, entertaining trilogy featuring a married couple who arrive at their marriage counseling session only to encounter their therapist eating a previous patient. “The family that slays together, stays together,” Peterson says on the cover of her first book. Isn’t that heartwarming?
Last, but not least, I have to give a shout-out to I’ve Been Deader by Adam Sifre. This one’s a little different—well, a lot different. It’s hilarious (which I love in a zombie book) and the main character is a zombie (which is brilliantly unique). Fred is a ‘thinker.’ He is so intelligent, in fact, that he’s able to control other zombies. It’s refreshing to read a book that explores the zombie’s point of view, so I would highly recommend this to hard-core zombie fans, or to those who are gently easing into zombie-lit.
So, if you haven’t read a zombie book, you really should give it a try. If you’re looking for fast-paced action (Dead City), classic literature (Price and Prejudice and Zombies), or intelligent humor (I’ve Been Deader), zombie-lit has something for you!
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Tricia, I must confess I've never been a fan of zombie books. Gasp! But this blog made me want to try one.


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The BAA Aviation Flight Support will be investing $8-million in a new...
Royal Jet exceeds its 2012 forecast
Royal Jet exceeded its 2012 forecast by increasing its sales figures for Boeing Business Jets and Gulfstream models in terms of aircraft usage and block hours.
The Abu-Dhabi-based private jet company reached multiple milestones behind another profitable year. The company’s 2012 portfolio marked its seventh year of profitability.
“From both an operational and financial standpoint, 2012 proved to be a year of stability and persistent growth,” said Shane O’Hare, Royal Jet’s president. “Moving forward into 2013 and considering the positive economic outlook for the UAE, Royal Jet will continue to set benchmarks in the private jet industry.”
In 2012, Royal Jet operated over 3,000 flights to 370 cities and 136 countries.
- BAA invest $8-million for private jet terminal in Tocumen International Airport
- Paramount Business Jets Recognized as Fastest-Growing Private Jet Charter Company in U.S.
- Key Air Adds a Learjet 45XR to its Charter Fleet and Expands Sales Division in New York and New Jersey
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Lukaku, who signed for United from Everton in the summer, has been struggling with an ankle injury and will not travel to Sarajevo for Saturday’s clash.Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho to blame for Romelu Lukaku's Man Utd goal drought
Belgium have already qualified for next year’s World Cup in Russia and face Cyprus in their final group game next Tuesday.
Speaking about Lukaku’s fitness earlier in the week, Roberto Martinez said: ‘At the moment, Romelu is working separately.
‘He has not joined the group yet since he arrived. We need to be a little bit patient. I would say he is very uncertain for Saturday.
‘We will make a decision probably on Friday, but I would say that it is a little bit difficult for him to be involved on Saturday.
‘But we are still hopeful he will be involved on Tuesday. ‘He wants to play. He came with a little bit of a sore ankle.
‘It is important that he gets that fully recovered. It is a period of the season that is really busy.
Manchester United 2017/18 Fixtures
Newcastle United (H) – Sat 18 Nov
Basel (A) – Wed 22 Nov (Champions League)
Brighton (H) – Sat 25 Nov
Watford (A) – Tue 28 Nov
Arsenal (A) – Sat Dec 2
CSKA Moscow (H) – Tues Dec 5 (Champions League)
Manchester City (H) – Sun Dec 10
West Bromwich Albion (A) – Sun Dec 17
Bristol City (A) – Wed Dec 20 (EFL Cup)
Leicester City (A) – Sat Dec 23
Burnley (H) – Tues Dec 26
Southampton (H) – Sat Dec 30
‘We will give it as long as we can to make the final call but he is very uncertain for Saturday.’
Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho will be hoping his summer signing will be fit for the trip to Anfield on October 14 following the international break.
United have made a superb start to the season, winning six of their seven league games, and currently sit level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table.


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It’s the end of an era at Univision. After 15 years of gracing our small screens, Lourdes Stephen is out of a job. The Dominican journalist will no longer be a part of “Despierta America,” where she did the “Sin Rollos” segment, according to widespread media reports. An insider from the station told Miami.com her … Continue reading “Was Donald Trump the reason this longtime Univision personality just lost her job?”
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Background: There is high prevalence of HIV among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Vietm with a tiol level prevalence just under 20%. Both drug and sex related risk behaviors are widespread among IDUs. The objective of this review is to alyze HIV risk behaviors and identify the epidemiologic implications. Methods: Major databases were searched during November-December, 2011. Filly, 55 peer-reviewed articles were identified and reviewed to focus on risk behaviors of IDUs, Female Sex Workers (FSW) and drug policy and harm reduction program related issues. Results: Young injectors are involved in risk behaviors that include frequent sexual connections with FSWs. Our review found that young IDU subgroups (=30 years) are engaged in high risk behaviors and have limited access to harm reduction services. Sexual risk factors associated with drug injecting FSWs may become the catalyst for a future heterosexual transmission if the prevalence rises further. Future research should focus on young injectors to investigate the structure and characteristics of networks to help guide harm reduction programs, including IDU subgroups. Conclusion: Vietm has still a window of opportunity to learn from the experience of neighboring countries and, after modification, to incorporate preventative services suited to the needs of young injectors, into existing programs.
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Several local communities will be remembering September 11th victims at events taking place this evening, as today marks the eighth year since the terror attacks occurred. In Canastota, there is a ceremony each year, Mayor Todd Rouse said. This year is no exception, as an event will be held at the reflection park next to the village post office at 7 p.m. “It’s an opportunity to remember what happened and to honor the memory of those who gave their lives,” Rouse said, as between 40 and 50 residents usually come for a vigil where candles are lit in remembrance. During this time, officials from the village and Town of Lenox also share a few comments and offer some reflection on the sad events of that day. Firefighters in the village of Sylvan Beach will also be holding a remembrance event in the village park at the bandstand at 7 p.m.