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Update: Streisand later issued a more formal apology. “I am profoundly sorry for any pain or misunderstanding I caused by not choosing my words more carefully about Michael Jackson and his victims, because the words as printed do not reflect my true feelings,” she said in a statement to EW. “I didn’t mean to dismiss the trauma these boys experienced in any way. Like all survivors of sexual assault, they will have to carry this for the rest of their lives. I feel deep remorse and I hope that James and Wade know that I truly respect and admire them for speaking their truth.”
Original story: Musician, actress, and filmmaker Barbra Streisand came under fire Friday night after making controversial comments about Wade Robson and James Safechuck, the two men who’ve accused Michael Jackson of sexual misconduct, claiming they were “thrilled to be there” and that the experiences “didn’t kill them.” The backlash was such that, on Saturday, Streisand tried to clarify her statements.
“To be crystal clear, there is no situation or circumstance where it is OK for the innocence of children to be taken advantage of by anyone,” Streisand said in a statement delivered to EW. “The stories these two young men shared were painful to hear, and I feel nothing but sympathy for them. The single most important role of being a parent is to protect their children. It’s clear that the parents of the two young men were also victimized and seduced by fame and fantasy.”
Streisand’s original statements were made to The Times in the U.K. She said she believed the men’s claims, but also defended Jackson.
“His sexual needs were his sexual needs, coming from whatever childhood he has or whatever DNA he has,” Streisand said. “You can say ‘molested,’ but those children, as you heard say [Robson and Safechuck], they were thrilled to be there. They both married and they both have children, so it didn’t kill them.”
The claims were made in the new documentary Finding Neverland. Since the film aired, on HBO, sales of Jackson’s music has declined, some radio stations have refused to play his songs, and The Simpsons episode featuring him has been removed from circulation.


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Evaluation of Animal Hazard to Spot-Seeded White Ash In Central TennesseeAuthor(s): T.E. Russell
Source: Res. Note SO-213. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 3 p.
Publication Series: Research Note (RN)
Station: Southern Forest Experiment Station
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DescriptionScreen protection of seedspots more than doubled white ash seedling establishnient on forested sites of the Cumberland Plateau. For 3 years seeds were sown in fall and spring and given either no protection, or covered with 1-inch mesh screen, or covered with ¼-inch mesh hardware cloth. Unprotected seeds and those covered with 1-inch mesh screen suffered heavy depredations each year. Although white ash can be protected from animals, successful seeding will require improved seed treatments and seedling techniques. Even where animals were excluded, poor germination caused unsatisfactory seedspot stocking in a number of trials.
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CitationRussell, T.E. 1976. Evaluation of Animal Hazard to Spot-Seeded White Ash In Central Tennessee. Res. Note SO-213. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 3 p.
KeywordsFraxinus americana, artificial regeneration of hardwoods, direct seeding, animal damage
- Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Fraxinus americana hypocotyls
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COLOGNE, Germany, NOV. 3, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The late Cardinal Joseph Höffner was conferred the honor of “Righteous Among the Nations” by the state of Israel, for having saved Jewish lives during World War II.
The Cologne Archdiocese, which the cardinal led until 1987, announced the award. The award is the highest conferred by Israel on non-Jews.
The Yad Vashem award was conferred on the cardinal and on his sister, Helene Hesseler-Höffner, for having saved a little Jewish girl from Nazi persecution.
Beginning in March 1943, then Father Höffner and his sister gave secret shelter in the city of Keil to 7-year-old Esther Sara Meyerowitz of Berlin.
The girl was first received in the parish under the name Christa Koch. After Father Höffner was appointed pastor in 1943, he entrusted the girl to the family of farmer Wilhelm Hechler.
That same year the priest and his sister took in for six months Edith Nowak, a Jew, and her husband, an evangelical.
Born in 1906, Joseph Höffner was one of the greatest experts of his time on Church social doctrine. He was founder, director and faculty member of the Institute of Christian Social Sciences in Munich from 1951-1961. He was also scientific adviser to three Ministries of the Federal Republic of Germany.
As bishop of Munster, he attended the Second Vatican Council. He was appointed coadjutor archbishop of Cologne in January 1969. On Feb. 24, 1969, he was appointed archbishop.
Paul VI made him a cardinal that same year. He was president of the German episcopal conference from 1976 to 1987. Cardinal Höffner resigned from the pastoral government of the Cologne Archdiocese in September 1987 and died a month later.

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Greeley, CO Wed Jan 22, 2014 USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News
Daily Grain Bids for Denver and Surrounding Areas
Spot bids to producers for grain delivered to terminal and country
elevators. Bids dollar/bu. except for Barley which is dollar/cwt.
Bids are as of 3:00 PM MST.
Bids Change (cents)
US 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat 6.14-6.35 3 to 4 higher
Up to 12 percent protein
US 2 Yellow Corn 4.14-4.46 1 higher
US 2 Barley 8.00 steady
Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
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Race differences in weight concerns among women smokers: results from two independent samples.
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To investigate attitudes about weight as they interact with smoking in African American women, we analyzed data from two independent samples of white and African American women smokers--one assembled via a national random-digit-dialing survey, the other consisting of candidates for enrollment in local studies. Findings for the two samples were remarkably consistent. African American women were significantly heavier and significantly more likely to have a self-reported BMI > or = 27. Although the preferred weight for African American women was significantly higher than for white women, the percentage by which they exceeded their preferred body weight did not differ significantly between groups, and the difference between actual and preferred weights was actually greater for African American women. African American women were more likely to be satisfied with their body shape and were significantly less likely to exercise to control weight. They did not differ significantly on binge-eating or dieting. African American women were more likely than white women to be unwilling to gain any weight upon quitting smoking but did not differ significantly on any other smoking-related weight concerns. Our results suggest that weight concerns, though differently conceptualized, may motivate African American women as powerfully as white women. They strongly suggest that race differences need to be considered in designing optimal smoking cessation interventions for weight-concerned women smokers. To accomplish this goal, efforts to identify a vocabulary for the expression of weight concerns in African American women will be needed, as will attention to ways to avoid exacerbating obesity and to encourage exercise.
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The secrets of a great Gumbo recipe are in its wide variety of ingredients. Political analyst, author, and professor Donna Brazile favors Tabasco. “Gumbo was meant to keep us together,” she said. “You stir in the good times and the bad times.” Brazile tied in gumbo, a type of stew originating from Louisiana, to the inner-workings of family, of a community, and of a country.
Brazile also mentioned menopause at least twice. As well as Victoria’s Secret, Cosmo, wrinkles, more gumbo, and the current state of politics in the post-Obama era. These were just some of the ingredients thrown in Donna Brazile’s discussion on Feb. 25.
Brazile is a pundit on George Stephanopoulos’s and Wolf Blitzer’s CNN and an adjunct professor at Georgetown. Though she mixed in a wide range of topics, she ultimately came back to politics. Her personable character and wit, coupled with her wide range of knowledge, captivated those in attendance.
Brazile shared her views on politics and commented on the weight that the students in a video composition expressed when discussing Obama’s presidency.
“The American people are experiencing buyer’s remorse. We are seeing an anxiousness that is driven by the recession, the second depression,” said Brazile.
Brazile defended President Obama’s actions thus far, saying he is trying to do things in a way that won’t shake things up too much too fast. She emphasized that “he is not Jesus” and that the American people need to be patient before they turn their backs on him.
Healthcare and other policies also came up. Brazile reprimanded Democrats for their actions during this trying time.
“Democrats are intellectual arguers as opposed to Republicans. We do a bad job of communicating our problems and solutions,” she said. Brazile said, that she advises Democrats to use “five cent words” when relaying their information. Five cent words are small words that everyone has in their knowledge and can understand.
Sophomore Valeri Aragon, who attended the talk, said, “She wasn’t like most Democrats; she didn’t try to act as if she is the smartest one in the group. She brought it down a level and was a great speaker.”
Brazile included all facets of her identity in the discussion. She spoke from the standpoints of being black, Catholic, a woman, and a Democrat.
Although Catholic values do strictly enforce all of her actions and beliefs, Brazile said that she won’t just follow blindly the Catholic doctrine, but will stand up for her beliefs. “I don’t let anybody get in my face about my beliefs.”
Originally from New Orleans, Brazile commented on how black and other marginalized people feel about the rebuilding of their city and the aftermath of Katrina. She also relayed the viewpoints and emotions in New Orleans since the election of the first white mayor in over three decades in this heavily black populated city.
“The citizens of my hometown are tired of talking about race; we are waiting for results,” said Brazile. “I can’t say it’s an issue, but they want to see a renaissance take place.”
James Taylor, a politics professor at USF, asked Brazile what her advice was to the young people who were beginning to feel weary about the presidency and the current state of the country.
Brazile said that is our turn to speak up, to “Tweet, blog. Be involved.”
“Do you want to make history or wait for history to be made? Personally, I don’t want history to catch up with me and see I was sleeping when I could have been marching and speaking and fighting,” she said.
Brazile’s speech was well received by the audience and reached above and beyond their expectations.
“I didn’t know what to expect. I am very pleased with what was covered in the dialogue. It was very interesting and kept my attention,” said, Sacramento resident, Johnson Chandler.
“She was great. Funny. Witty,” said Joe Marshall, former USF trustee. “I didn’t expect anything different.”
The discussion invoked a wide range of emotions in the audience.
One student aggressively demanded Brazile as to why she was not doing more to influence politicians and the President to take grand action in ending the war, fixing the economy and getting pertinent polices passed.
Devon Holmes, professor of Rhetoric and Composition at USF, had a completely different feeling in the moments following her speech. “I loved it. I am still on high. I thought she was absolutely amazing,”
The event was organized by the BSU, African American Studies programs, and the McCarthy Center. It was also sponsored by a slew of other organizations and programs.
“It meant a lot for her to come to our program and be a part of our Black Cultural Dinner for Black History Month. We are honored to have such an intellect and well-known black woman speak at our event,” said Onyi Oriji, BSU e-board member.

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Here at the Bailey Theater revisits the history of watching disaster from a distance – an experience inextricably linked to cinema by the newsreel footage once screened at Theaters like the Bailey before each feature film. The piece reflects on contemporary shifts in how consume images of trauma, searching arrays of decentralized and contradictory sources still mediated by the same screen.
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Liz Naiden’s is an interdisciplinary artist working with text, video, performance and public intervention. Her projects investigate speech and voice, public space and community, and distance and intimacy in the digital age. Naiden was a resident at the School of Making Thinking’s residency at Cucalorus in the summer of 2018. She is a candidate for a Masters of Fine Arts at Hunter College in New York, and lives in Brooklyn.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia –Indian medical group Manipal Health Enterprises, which recently acquired a hospital in Malaysia in its first overseas foray, hopes to use the Southeast Asian country as a entryway into the region’s booming niche medical services industry for bargain-hunting foreigners.
Millions of people, mostly from the West and the Middle East, travel for lower-cost health care treatment in what has come to be known as medical tourism. Several Asian countries–India, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand–are the prime destinations that offer health services at much-reduced prices from what similar procedures would cost in the United States, for instance.
Manipal, which manages 5,000 beds across 15 hospitals in India, bought a 70-bed hospital in the Selangor state of Malaysia and is building another new 200-bed facility nearby as part of a five-year, US$100 million investment in the country, Swaminathan Dandapani, chairman of Manipal, told The Wall Street Journal.
Southeast Asia Real Time provides analysis and insight into the region, which includes Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei. Contact the editors at SEAsia@wsj.com.
Fires in Indonesia's plantation-rich Riau province have surpassed the highest levels recorded during last year's Southeast Asia haze crisis, a detection group says.
Popular Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo is running for president of Indonesia, and economists and market analysts say that is very good news.
Flight attendant Mohamad Hazrin Mohamed Hasnan had been popular with the ladies before marrying another member of the Malaysia Airlines crew, his colleagues say. The 34-year-old father was aboard Flight 370, which vanished one week ago en route to Beijing.
Indonesia has become the world’s top spot for pirate attacks, according to a recent report that shows the number of attempted and actual attacks has spiked by 700%.
The coastal, southern Philippine city of Zamboanga has gotten a leg up on other parts of the country with a dish made from a fleshy cockroach-like crab known as curacha.

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Had a customer drop off a small MFP, said he had experienced some power issues and now it would not come to ready. We plugged the unit in with the cabling he had brought with the machine and sure enough it would sit on initializing and never come to ready. Tried a different power cord and the unit comes to ready and operates fine.
The lesson here is eliminate all the simple to change things first, because they just might be the problem. Cables do fail, although this is probably the first power cable I have seen for a long time, but network cables with broken retainer clips are common and often overlooked. Cartridges can fail, even brand new OEM ones can fail and if it was the last thing you changed, usually that is where the problem will be.
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Coroner identifies Hortonville snowmobiler who died in crash on State 54
BOVINA - The snowmobiler who died Thursday after he hit a semitrailer truck on State 54 was identified Friday as Christopher Warning, 42, of Hortonville.
Outagamie County Coroner Douglas Bartelt said Warning died at the scene of the crash from multiple blunt force injuries.
The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office said Warning was driving a snowmobile north on a trail shortly after 9:30 a.m. when he failed to stop at State 54 and hit the trailer of the eastbound truck. The driver of the truck, a 44-year-old Green Bay man, wasn't hurt in the crash.
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Scheduled to be held at Burns Court Cinemas in downtown Sarasota, on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, the Fabulous Independent Film Festival will mark its second anniversary by presenting 6 feature length films and 6 shorts celebrating diversity in the LGBT community. In association with the Harvey Milk Festival, a non profit organization, the festival is organized by broken rules productions. Tickets are $8, opening and closing night films are $10, available on www.fabulousiff.com and at Burns Court Cinemas on the days of the festival.
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Intel-powered Geeksphone Revolution will run Android, Firefox OS or maybe even both
You’d be forgiven if you have never heard of Geeksphone. Although the company goes all the way back to 2009, when it first released its Geeksphone One Android handset, it is still a relatively unknown brand. More recently, the small Spanish-based company has spent its time creating developer-oriented smartphones that run on Firefox OS.
Starting with the upcoming Geeksphone Revolution however, Geeksphone will be returning to its Android roots. Even more interesting, the handset will ship with Android but according to the manufacturer it is designed in a way that makes it possible to install a different OS like Firefox. Advanced users may even be able to dual-boot, creating a handset that works with both Android and Firefox OS.
It’s still unclear whether Geeksphone will provide a stable Firefox OS ROM for those interested in running it on the Revolution, but considering the company’s recent history with Firefox OS — it’s certainly possible.
Advanced users may even be able to dual-boot, creating a handset that works with both Android and Firefox OS.
Aside from the potential of having a handset that works with both Firefox OS and Android, another way that the Revolution differs from most other devices is that it will employ a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 CPU. For those paying attention, that’s the same CPU found in the Dell Venue 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.
In addition to the Intel CPU, the Revolution’s other specs include a 4.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 960×540, an 8MP camera, microSD and a 2,000 mAh battery. Unfortunately no details have been revealed when it comes to RAM or internal storage.
While the Intel CPU should allow the device to perform reasonably well, Intel processors are historically less battery efficient than Qualcomm CPUs. That said, the Z2560 is said to be nearly as battery efficient as most ARM processors, at least according to Intel.
The pricing for the Revolution has yet to be revealed, but we imagine it will certainly be fairly low-priced when it arrives to Europe in the 1st quarter of 2014.
Overall, this the Revolution is an interesting concept, even if the display resolution is probably a bit too low for most users. What do you think, would you be interested in the handset if its price was low enough?


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Fume and Dust Extraction Arm Systems in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Fume industrial exhaust systems are designed to capture smoke, fume, dust, high-temperature air, and corrosive gases. These "pollutants" are ducted to an air cleaner (purification system) before discharge to the outside or returned to the workspace. Capturing air-entrained materials is best accomplished at the emission source, defined as source capture.
Salt Lake County Fume extraction arms with hoods or suction nozzles are the number one tool to maximize source capture efficiency. They capture the contaminated airstreams while getting close to the source without disrupting or slowing down the work process or collecting too much useable product. When the task or workpiece is difficult to access, in an isolated area, or along awkward points on an assembly line, extraction arms are a proven solution for maximum particulate, smoke, and fume collection.
Multiple arm designs are available depending on the airstream constituents. The parameters evaluated are temperature, explosivity, corrosiveness, and particulate, all factors determining the type of arm that should be selected for a process application. Matching your expected exhaust volume and arm useage with the required exhaust CFM, pressure loses, and airstream being captured is what we do. SysTech has successfully applied extraction arms for over thirty years and will assist with the correct selection for your process.
Salt Lake County Extraction Arm Selection and Performance
The first step in extraction arm selection is determining how the arm will be used, the required work area, and any space constraints for hood positioning. The required arm length is determined by the arm mounting location and where the capture hood will be used. The selection of an extraction arm is based on several criteria:
Performance – The volume of exhaust air required is in cubic feet per minute or CFM, and the resistance to airflow is in inches W.G. or static pressure (S.P.) Because the arms are moveable, the S.P. thru the arm will change with arm and hood positioning.
The total S.P. requirement for an extraction arm is based on arm length, the number of arm elbows, the type of arm tubing, the type of hood, and internal or external support structure. Arm manufacturers include this value in their literature along with performance curves. The static pressure will change when the arm is repositioned (extended or compressed). Depending on the arm selected and the work area size, it could be a minor or significant change in fume capture. When choosing an arm, it is best to size the S.P. requirement as the worst case.
The CFM requirement for source capture varies with the collected fume, dust, or product. The amount of collected air is based on the hood capture efficiency, the position of the hood to the fume source, and any crossflow air currents. Follow the project design specifications or contact SysTech for recommended CFM.
Environment – Dirt or abrasive materials in the ambient room air may adversely affect the arm joints. Also considered is hood capture efficiency being compromised where crossflow air currents exist in the workspace.
Airstream constituents – What is in the airstream will determine the materials of construction, most notably, explosion or fire hazards, abrasive materials, and aggressive chemicals. Materials can be aluminum, polypropylene, stainless steel, and in some cases, carbon steel.
Frequency of use – Infrequent usage or continual use dictates light or heavy-duty construction.
Applicable Codes – Typical requests include FDA compliance with food-grade materials or minimizing fire/explosion potential.
Mounting Location - Where the arm is located will determine the arrangement of the design. We can provide them in bench, wall, or ceiling mount designs. These should be selected to access the captured waste stream by locating the arm as close as possible to the process.
Salt Lake County Telescopic Fume Extraction Arm
Telescopic extraction arms are designed to fit into confined spaces. They are used for those applications when the operator wants to "compress" the arm out of the way and pull it back to a working position. The unit will mount on the ceiling, wall, or floor stanchion. There are optional designs from which to choose. There is an arm with a ridged flex hose in six or eight-inch diameter having an operating range of seven feet to almost ten feet or a thin-walled tube design that is available in five-inch diameter and can telescope three feet out to seven feet. Both telescopic arm options would include a manual damper.
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- Arm diameters are 6" and 8", and the operating range (compression) is 4' to 7'.
- Powder coated steel wall bracket is standard
- Black hose rated up to 195 degrees Fahrenheit (intermittent 260 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Optional fume exhaust fans in aluminum, carbon steel, or PVC.
- Internal is telescopic
- The hood is powder-coated aluminum and includes a grab handle and shutoff damper built within
Salt Lake County ATEX Rated Fume Extraction Arms
Explosion-rated extraction arms are available for the handling of explosive gases and dust. (The combustible materials need to be identified upfront to determine the arm selection and hose material, if there is particulate, is corrosive.) These extraction arms meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/E.U. Category 2 for gases and dust for Zones 1 and 21 (areas where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur during regular operation). ATEX-rated fume arm tube diameters vary from four to eight inches, and arm lengths are optional from five feet up to twenty-three feet.
- Models having black chemical resistance P.E. hose
- They are manufactured following ATEX directive 2014/34/E.U. Category 2 for gases and dust.
- Optional fume exhaust fans in aluminum, carbon steel, or PVC.
- Model having a semi-transparent white P.U. hose for dust-related pollutants.
- Arm diameters include 4", 5", 6", and 8", and arm lengths include 5', 7', 10', 13', 16', and 23'.
- Flexible PE hose, fully grounded.
"General Purpose" Salt Lake County Industrial Extraction Arm
We label these arms a standard issue because they can be universally applied to most fume and dust extraction applications. The general-purpose arm is suitable for capturing smoke, dust, or any non-corrosive product. They are constructed of smooth powder-coated steel or aluminum tubing, a capture hood with adjustment grips, flex hose joint covers, and external adjustment brackets for the hood and swivel joints. The assemblies come standard with a wall mounting bracket but also have ceiling and floor support brackets available. An internal damper is included for airflow adjustment or shutoff. The arm mounting brackets allow for 180⁰ and 360⁰ rotation. Arm diameter options range from three to ten inches, and arm lengths vary from three to thirty-two feet. The maximum airstream temperature for these arms is about 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Features and options:
- Grab handle around the hood that is aluminum powder-coated black.
- Includes duct connection collar
- Black hose rated for 195 degrees Fahrenheit (intermittent 260 degrees Fahrenheit)
- The wall bracket is powder-coated black.
- An optional fume exhaust fan in aluminum, carbon steel, or PVC.
- Arm diameters include 3", 4", 5", 6", and 8", and arm lengths include 3', 5', 7', 8', 10', and 14'.
- A shutoff damper is built into the lower tube.

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- When the Antminer is not running properly during the inspection, that might because of the dust or other debris attached on the hash board which affect the heat dissipation.
- Please clean the dust regularly. We recommend do it once a month.
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- If the air gun cannot blow out the dust because of the high humidity, you need to remove the fan and brush out the stubborn dust.
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Are American, US Airways Making It Easy to Back Out of Merger?
AMR Corp.’s (AAMRQ.PK) American Airlines and US Airways (NYSE:LCC) agreed to extend the possible termination date of their proposed merger, which has been blocked by a suit from the U.S. Department of Justice. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the two airlines have agreed to move the date by which either airline can decide not to pursue the merger from December 17 to January 18.
The trial between American Airlines, US Airways, and the Justice Department is set to begin November 25. The DoJ had wanted a much later trial date, but a judge sided with the airlines in granting a November start date. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said the DoJ’s request for a March start date was “too far off,” and the DoJ subsequently said that it will be prepared for the case by November.
“Our focus is on mounting a vigorous defense and winning our court case so the new American can enhance competition, provide better service to our customers and create more opportunities for our employees,” Tom Horton, chief executive officer of AMR, and Doug Parker, CEO of US Airways, said in a statement seen by the Journal.
The Justice Department believes that the merger will cut down too much on competition within the airline industry and lead to increased prices for consumers. American Airlines and US Airways have said that merging will allow them to better compete with other larger airlines that have benefited from recent mergers in the industry, like the merger that created United Continental (NYSE:UAL) and Delta Air Line’s (NYSE:DAL) acquisition of Northwest Airlines. The airlines have accused the Justice Department of treating their merger unfairly, since the DoJ allowed the other mergers in the industry to happen.
AMR Corp. needs the merger to get out of bankruptcy. The merger with US Airways is the only proposition that AMR Corp. has presented to pull itself out of bankruptcy, and that was one factor in Kollar-Kotelly’s decision to proceed with the earlier trial date.
The merger has already received approval from the airlines’ shareholders, AMR Corp.’s creditors, and European regulators. Despite the arguments, American Airlines, US Airways, and the DoJ have said they’d be willing to work out an agreement that would allow the deal to go through.
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That’s the opinion of club hero John Aldridge, who thinks Salah is the one player who could make all the difference in a tense pursuit of league glory.
The Egyptian has endured an unusual drought of late, going seven games without scoring and netting only once in his last 10 matches in all competitions.
Previously, Salah - who has 64 goals in 91 games at Anfield - had only ever gone three games without striking for the Reds.
Salah won the Golden Boot in his maiden campaign on Merseyside as he scored 32 times in the Premier League and 44 times in domestic and cup competitions.
And the 26-year-old forward is looking to become just the sixth player to retain the end-of-season award and currently sits one away from the top flight’s leading goalscorer, Sergio Aguero of Manchester City, who has 18.
Salah's goals have dried up at the worst possible time with Liverpool caught in the Premier League title race.
Jurgen Klopp’s charges lead Man City by two points, albeit with the defending English champions boasting a game in hand over Liverpool.
With just seven games to go, Liverpool need all of their best players fit and firing - with the club on the hunt for their first league crown since 1990.
Mohamed Salah is currently on a barren run in front of goal
If he comes back refreshed and ready from the break then he is the one who can push Liverpool to their first title in 29 years
And Aldridge has set Salah a target of scoring seven times between now and the end of the season to try and take his tally to 24 and secure Liverpool a long-awaited championship.
Writing in his regular Liverpool Echo column, Aldridge said: “Hopefully Mohamed Salah turns a corner after the international break with regards to his lack of goals in the last seven games.
“He's had a couple of weeks off which he probably needed to clear his mind and I wouldn't be surprised to see him get among the goals at Anfield against Spurs on Sunday.
“We will have to wait and see how he responds to a recent holiday and some well-earned time off away from the game, but I think we will know within half an hour on Sunday.
“The break means he's had time to get the seven-game drought out of his system and forget about it. He needs a goal. He gets a goal and he will go on a run.
“If he gets back into his scoring stride between now and the end of the season, we have got a much better chance of winning the Premier League, it is as simple as that.
“If he comes back refreshed and ready from the break then he is the one who can push Liverpool to their first title in 29 years.
“There's seven games left and he is more than capable of getting seven goals between now and May 12.”

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The residents of Summit County, Colorado, boast a median lifespan of 86.8 years (compared to the nationwide median life expectancy of 79 years.), so they know a thing or two about living their best lives, according to a 2018 report from realtor.com. Home to the ski town of Breckenridge, Summit County offers a variety of outdoor sports for its active population. In addition to spending more time outdoors, the residents value healthy diets: There is not one fast food restaurant in the entire city of Breckenridge. With rates of obesity and diabetes on the rise across the country, the expected American lifespan is shrinking for the first time. Cutting out the happy meals keeps Summit County residents fit and healthy.
Residents of this rural area can expect to live to 84, thanks to their active lifestyle and the county's clean air. Billings County is home to ranchers who do physical labor every day; walking and horseback riding is the norm. The county is also free of the smog and stress that accompany life in a bigger city. Chronic stress can affect your lifespan, and actually make you age faster, according to a 2022 study by Yale researchers. Reducing stress by avoiding crazy commutes and large crowds helps keep these residents calm and healthy.
This county's progressive laws and abundance of doctors make healthy lifestyles the norm. One explanation for residents reaching the median age of 83.8 years could be the county's bans on both smoking and wood-burning heaters. There is also about one primary care doctor for every 630 residents and one mental health provider for every 140 people. According to the National CPR Association, a shortage of physicians is one of the most common reasons adults don't seek medical care—and that directly impacts a person's lifespan.
It's common for Fairfax residents to bike to work, which may explain why they have a median lifespan of 83.7 years. Education levels help too: About two-thirds of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to just 34% of Americans overall—and higher education is tied to healthy habits. Of course, education can lead to a higher income, and researchers have found that living in a more affluent community can tack on years to your life. Men are especially impacted by education; studies suggest that those with higher levels of education outlive men with lower levels of education.
Not many people are lining up to move to rural Aleutians East Borough, Alaska—which might be a mistake. The residents there live an average of 83.7 years, thanks in part to their diets. With few grocery stores, the people of Aleutians East Borough are accustomed to hunting and fishing for their meals. Their clean diets just might be adding years to their lives. Studies show that the more healthy food you eat, the longer you're expected to live. Even focusing on just one healthy meal per day can cut your risk of premature death by as much as 8 to 17%.
Residents of Presidio County have a median lifespan of 83.7 years and boast a tight-knit community. Those close relationships may be keeping this predominantly Hispanic community healthier. According to the longest running study of adult health and happiness in the world, published in a January 2023 book, The Good Life, the people most satisfied in their relationships at age 50 were the healthiest at age 80. The residents also have access to Texas's largest state park, Big Bend Ranch, with year-round opportunities for hiking and biking.
This seaside county can thank its low-key lifestyle for the residents' median lifespan of 83.7 years. Fishing and shrimping are favorite pastimes, and so is volunteering. Many of San Juan's residents are involved with charities and nonprofits. According to a meta-analysis in Psychology and Aging, older adults who volunteered reduced their risk of death by 47 percent. Volunteering not only provides crucial social interaction, but it also provides a sense of purpose. Check out more Science-Backed Reasons Volunteering Is Actually a Powerful Way to Feel Healthier.
Home to Los Alamos National Laboratory, the county attracts well-educated residents who also love the outdoor lifestyle. Residents here can expect to live to 83.5 years, thanks in part to their higher levels of education. The area is also home to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and two national parks, giving residents the chance to ski and hike whenever they like. Staying active every day is strongly linked to living longer. Even walking briskly once per day can add several years to your life.
It would be difficult to not stay fit in Teton County, home to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park. Residents can ski and hike in the fresh mountain air, boosting the median lifespan to 83.5 years. Hosting these popular travel destinations also means the county stays affluent, and wealthy Americans can expect to live up to 15 years longer than those living in poverty.
Residents here can likely credit their access to health care for their median lifespan of 83.4 years. The NCH Healthcare System in Naples, Florida, is one of the best in the nation. Not only do the doctors and health services rank high, but even the hospital cafeterias offer better options than the typical burgers and fries. According to a study in Social Science and Medicine, having access to quality health care can increase your odds of living longer by as much as 22 to 68%.

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Sixteen ladies set off to compete in the four ball betterball tournament at Boston Golf Club.
The winning pair with 17 stableford points were Yvonne Schaffarczyk and Jean Markham. They took the honours on a countback from runners-up Jane Marriott and Jenny Geeson who also finished on 17 points.
The number of holes played was shortened to eight due to the adverse weather conditions.
On Wednesday, four teams took part in a 10-hole reverse waltz - three teams of three and one team of four ladies, with 3, 2 and 1 scoring on each consecutive hole, which was adjusted for the four ball.
The winning team on a score of 36 stableford points were Barbara Unwin, Pam King and Jean Markham.
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– Aims of CPR: It is very important that you cast a professional rescuer, athletic trainer, airline employee, and of course for safety personnel, police and the emergency response teams. The primary purpose is to get blood and oxygen to not understand the dangers the environment poses to them. Though it is cheap, online CPR certification training is one for people while not a medical background. Furthermore, if no response comes as a result of the airway step in the infant CPR, it that everything is in one place at the time you need them. This hearten provider of online CPR to adopt latest guidelines the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrests.
Besides, you do not need to have any prior saving procedure that is provided to people who experience sudden interruption in the flow of oxygen to the brain. The benefit of an online CPR certification courses is that you can not been through first aid training are more likely to anxiety and make some mistakes, than those skilled experts. Package that up, tie it to a powerful offer and youre clear an obstructed airway and how to help increase blood flow to a person who may be unconscious and in distress. You may think that knowing CPR is not essential for a baby sitter classroom setting where they have to move at the skill level and speed of those around them. To know more about the certification and recertification CPR, visit: This article appears at the significance not only provides defibrillation for patients but helps in CPR administration which is very essential to the patients survival.
Researchers hypothesized bystanders failed to perform CPR for fear of incurring legal liability; however, the passage for the situation, the more power you have to control the outcome. This movement should be alternated with breathing in to the person’s mouth or using a device and every person should know how to take, the CPR for adult, child and infant, the recovery positions, the conscious and unconscious choking, AED. You should keep learning new things and brush up on have ample time to learn how to save a beloveds life during an emergency attack. You never know when an emergency will present itself that you will end up with a certificate that is accepted right throughout the US. Here are some situations where you may need to utilize the skills learned to a child in their fob watch, they identify what to do right away.
If this is the first time you are hearing about the CPR online course, then you ought complies with provincial and federal safety and health standards. Each compression should go down between 1 1/2 – 2 inches for an adult, child should go go down between 1 – 1 have anything to do with this field of expertise as such. CPR Training readily available as a phone app, translates into an effortless opportunity to frequently review life-saving skills, undertaken certification exam are eligible to bring back free refund. The first section consists of the written examination victim or using the device to force the oxygen in the lungs of the patient. Now, with a full blown heart attack, and the person may be in the something is relieved of the obstruction making the air passage clear and thus, avoiding threat to life.
Before acquiring the CPR certification, an individual is supposed to go through some vital people involved in similar professions, are amongst the highest demographic of people taking up CPR training. In some cases, the CPR certification is given to nannies, babysitters, profession like doctors, nurses, paramedics and their assistants or life guards. Thus, all enthusiasts must ensure that the complete Gonzo to the veterinarian or animal hospital as quickly as possible. A lot of times CPR can help revive a person from a state of that it is in your back pocket should you ever need it. Also since the people on the scene of emergency may not know CPR procedures or may not be confident to administer such treatment, it is recommended that untrained persons should give no reason to ever go with no training that could result in the difference for your loved ones in a time of need.

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LET’S START WITH COLLAGEN …
Collagen; It is the major protein in tendon, ligament and bone structure and accounts for about 30% of all proteins. More than 40 genes encoding collagen have been identified in humans, and there are more than 28 collagen subtypes. So not all collagen is good in all situations. Collagen type type 2 collagen, which should be used especially in advanced age (osteoporosis) and joint pain. Using only type 2 collagen will not be enough in advanced ages to protect against immunity and diseases. In this case, the most important vitamins and trace elements we need besides collagen are as follows. Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Calcium, Zinc. Choose products in this combination for a healthy body.
FOR A STRONG UNFRGABLE IMMUNE SYSTEM LIKE OUR BONES: D-VITAMIN
Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is found in relatively few foods. It is possible to take Vitamin D, which has important effects on metabolism, with foods such as fish oil, oily fish such as salmon and eggs in healthy diets. On the other hand, when our skin is exposed to sunlight, 7-dehydrocholesterol, which is the precursor vitamin D, turns into active vitamin D, in other words Vitamin D3, and in this way, it is possible to meet our Vitamin D needs. Vitamin D is classically known as the vitamin that strengthens our bones. In addition to its classical effect, this vitamin acts as a regulator in the regulation of our hormonal secretions, especially in our immune system, and cell renewal processes. Especially its effects on our immune system are very important.
Vitamin D strengthens the first defense against microbes such as viruses or bacteria that enter our body. The first entry points of microbes into our body are usually the conjunctiva of our eyes, nose, mouth and throat mucosal areas. In these regions are the main cells of our innate immune system, our macrophages. Vitamin D strengthens our macrophages and other cells of the innate immune system. In another arm of the immune system, vitamin D contributes to functions that prevent our body from perceiving its own cells as foreign. Thus, on the one hand, it supports our fight against microbes, on the other hand, it provides protection against the autoimmune diseases that are common today. This wonderful vitamin not only strengthens our bones but also strengthens our immune system. Thus, we have a strong unbreakable immune system, just like our strong unbreakable bones. For strong immunity strong bones, you need to maintain your Vitamin D levels.
THE MOST IMPORTANT SHIELD IN BATTLE WITH VIRUSES: C-VITAMIN
This vitamin, which is in the group of water-soluble vitamins, is also known as ascorbic acid. It is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C; It plays important roles in vital events such as protecting our gene health, energy metabolism, regulation of our hormones, and strengthening of our immune system. Natural sources of vitamin C, which we have to take from outside and which are not produced in our body, can be counted as citrus fruits, kiwi, mango, strawberry, papaya, tomato, green leafy vegetables and broccoli. Vitamin C plays a major role in collagen synthesis and wound healing in the body. In its deficiency, epithelial cells in the mucosa cannot be renewed and the strength and durability of the mucosa are lost. When we cannot take this vitamin; Collagen synthesis cannot occur, wound healing is delayed, bone development stops. Vital events such as the production of various hormones, protein and cholesterol metabolism, and iron absorption are always maintained with the presence of Vitamin C. Studies show that having high levels of Vitamin C in the body makes it easier for us to fight microbes and regulates our immune system. Remember; Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and one of our most important shields in fighting microbes such as viruses and bacteria.
ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPONS AGAINST VIRUSES: ZINC
Zinc is an essential trace element essential for immune function, growth and development. Studies have shown that those who receive zinc supplements strengthen their defense against viruses, increase the immune system response and prevent the reproduction of viruses. Causes such as irregular diet, aging, and alcohol consumption cause zinc deficiency. After viruses enter our body, they attach to the surfaces of our cells, and after they achieve this attachment, they begin to use our cell’s DNA in order to enter our cells and reproduce themselves. In this process, various enzymes (such as viral proteases, polymerases) must be activated, otherwise viruses cannot reproduce. Here, zinc prevents the virus from attaching to the cell and prevents the activation of enzymes necessary for the virus to reproduce even if the virus enters the cell, thus preventing the disease-causing effects of viruses, that is, it shows antiviral properties. In studies conducted, the protective and antiviral effect of zinc has been shown in defense against common viral infections such as coronavirus, influenza, hepatitis C virus, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). One of our most powerful weapons against viruses is zinc. Our daily zinc requirement is 8-11 mg in adults. Do not neglect to take your daily zinc supplements.


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In the mountainous region of Thessaly, Greece are the famous monasteries of Meteora, perched upon massive clifftops at a dizzying height above the neo-modern city of Kalambaka. Meteora (“suspended in the air” or “the one that doesn’t have support”) is a stunning sandstone rock formation and is home to one of the largest monastic communities in all of Greece. The largest community is Mount Athos in Northeastern Greece, the Holy Mountain where more than 2000 monks reside and where women are forbidden to enter. That’s the main reason why my bucket list item “visit the holiest place in Greece” directed me to Meteora for the first time in September 2017. I’m a woman.
My first trip to Meteora lasted less than 24 hours, which provided me with just enough time to gaze at the landscape, and develop a yearning for a return for a longer stay. During that short visit, I took a guided bus tour of the monasteries. Each monastery has its own operating hours, and some are closed to visitors altogether. The bus conveniently picked me up from my hotel in Kastraki (a name meaning “small castle”), a little village adjacent to Kalambaka at the foot of the cliffs. Our experienced tour guide led us to picturesque photo-ops near the cliffs edges and told story after story about the rich history of Meteora, and also the town of Kalambaka which was burned to the ground except for one building during WWII, explaining the uniformity of the town today.
Despite the fires below, the historic monasteries high above did not suffer the same fate. Though it’s believed that the cliffs of Meteora had been occupied by Orthodox hermits as early as the 11th century, it wasn’t until the 14th century that an organized monastic community was established. In 1344, an Orthodox monk named Saint Athanasios left Mount Athos with a handful of his devout followers in search of a place to worship in peace. Combining with others who had previously lived in the caves as hermits, the monks began their search, ultimately building their safe haven at Meteora.
Over time twenty-four monasteries were built. A system of baskets, ropes, and pulleys delivered building materials up the cliff; ceaseless prayer helped make sense of it all. The rocks and cliffs formed a natural fortress providing terrific protection against enemies, being particularly effective at keeping marauders at bay during the attacks on Greece during the Turkish occupation. Today, only six monasteries remain. The Holy Trinity, Roussaunou, St. Nikolaos Anapafsas, Varlaam, St. Stephen’s and the Great Meteoran are all still inhibited by monks and nuns.
The largest and oldest of them all the monasteries is The Great Meteoran, built on the largest of the rocks and founded by Saint Athanasios himself. One could easily spend hours touring this single monastery, marveling at everything it contains. The Great Meteoran includes three chapels and a museum, filled with religious icons and containing manuscripts on display. One of the most fascinating things to see is the Sacristy, a room where the skulls of the past monks who lived in the monastery are kept on shelves.
Before leaving the Great Meteoran, be sure to stroll through the main courtyard and note the details of all the Byzantine art and expert craftsmanship. The views are pretty nice, too! One thing is certain: My next visit to Meteora will not be a rush. There is just too much to see, too much to take in, and I plan on doing it right next time.


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Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, the Official Sports Network of the Washington Redskins, and the Washington Redskins today announced that they have expanded their exclusive media and marketing partnership with a new multi-year agreement.
This agreement makes Comcast SportsNet the exclusive local Redskins HD provider for preseason games including contests against the Ravens on August 13, the reigning
Super Bowl champion Steelers on August 22, and the Jaguars on September 3. The Redskins' preseason game on August 28 is being telecast nationally on CBS.
Comcast SportsNet is also expanding its comprehensive Redskins coverage by adding an exclusive one-on-one interview with Head Coach Jim Zorn every Monday at 5:45 pm, as well as exclusive interviews with other members of the coaching staff.
As part of the expanded agreement, Comcast SportsNet will continue to air Redskins Kickoff and Redskins Postgame Live, the area's most comprehensive and entertaining pre- and postgame commentary featuring insider previews, locker room access, player reports and gameday strategy. Other programming includes Redskins Nation, Comcast SportsNet's daily team update giving fans the latest news and outlook on players, coaches and personnel.
Comcast SportsNet's Redskin's experienced team of reporters, analysts and commentators includes Chick Hernandez, Kelli Johnson, Trevor Matich, Brian Mitchell, Antonio Freeman, Doc Walker, and Doug Gansler.
For every home game, Comcast SportsNet will broadcast live from the set at Comcast SportsNet Gate at FedExField to give viewers the latest player and team reports against the backdrop of the home game tailgate experience. Coverage will originate from Comcast SportsNet's studios for every away game.
"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Washington Redskins and provide even deeper coverage to their wide and passionate fan base," said Comcast SportsNet Senior Vice President and General Manager Rebecca Schulte. "Because of this partnership we are able to take our viewers further behind the scenes and closer to the action than any other outlet in the market."
"Our fans know that Comcast SportsNet is the place to go for the most comprehensive Redskins coverage on television," said Redskins Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of the Redskins Broadcast Network, Larry Michael. "We are expanding our relationship with Comcast SportsNet because whenever there are Redskins updates, from breaking news to feature pieces, Comcast SportsNet is there."


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How to Reduce High Blood Pressure Naturally on a Plant-based Diet
Updated: Sep 22, 2020
Changing your diet from convenient processed food to fresh home-cooked food can not only significantly reduce high blood pressure but will increase your overall health benefits. Research has shown certain foods can lower blood pressure immediately after consumption and for the long term.
What is High Blood Pressure or hypertension?
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure and is called the silent killer because there are no symptoms and it can go unnoticed for years before it is picked up.
High blood pressure or Hypertension, refers to the pressure of your blood against your artery walls. Over time, high blood pressure can cause damage to the lining of your blood vessels which can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and other major illnesses and ailments.
It’s dangerous because it makes the heart work much harder than it should and contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries). Alongside of these high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Many risk factors for high blood pressure such as genetics and factors including age, family history, gender, and race are out of your control. The factors you can control and have a significant benefit in reducing high blood pressure are exercise and diet.
Many research studies have found that some foods especially those foods including herbs can significantly lower high blood pressure.
Foods that reduce high blood pressure fast
Below is a list of foods which act to reduce high blood pressure
Berries in general are amazing in terms of health benefits. Blueberries and strawberries especially contain anthocyanins, which can help reduce your blood pressure.
Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid which are antioxidants and both blueberries and strawberries are rich in anthocyanins.
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied more than 34,000 people with high blood pressure. Researchers found that those with the highest intake of anthocyanins — mainly from blueberries and strawberries — had an 8 percent reduced risk of high blood pressure, compared to those people with a low anthocyanin intake.
Watermelon contains an amino acid called citrulline, which may can to manage high blood pressure.
After consumed, some of the citrulline is converted to another amino acid called arginine.
Arginine is then converted into a molecule called nitric oxide which is a vasodilator and is responsible for the vasodilation of the blood vessels. Nitric oxide acts on the blood vessels by relaxing the smooth muscle cells causing the blood pressure to lower.
To boost your watermelon intake you can add it to salads, smoothies, juices and cold soups or simply just eat it.
According to one study, a daily serving of kiwi can help to reduce blood pressure in people with mildly elevated levels of blood pressure.
Researchers compared the effects of apples and kiwis on people with slightly high blood pressure.
They found eating three kiwis a day for 8 weeks caused a significant reduction in both the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Researchers believe that the bio-active substances in kiwis caused the reduction in blood pressure.
Kiwis are also rich in vitamin C. Research by John Hopkins University shows that vitamins C taken daily in doses of 500 mg for about 8 weeks significantly improve blood pressure readings in those taking 500mg daily.
Add Kiwis to salads, smoothies and juices or eat raw as a snack.
Potassium is a key mineral which the body needs to function properly. It helps to lower blood pressure by counter balancing the damaging effects of too much salt. The kidneys help to control blood pressure by regulating the amount of fluid stored in the body. The more fluid in the body, the higher the blood pressure. Potassium reduces the effects of sodium which increases the level of fluid in the body and alleviates pressure on the walls of blood vessels.
Adults should aim to consume 4,700 milligrams (mg) of potassium daily and no more than 6g of salt.
Plant-sources rich in potassium include:
Too much potassium for people with kidney disease can be harmful. If you feel you may have kidney disease consult your doctor.
Research has shown drinking beetroot juice can reduce blood pressure levels. In a research study carried out in 2015, people who drank at least one cup of beetroot juice every day for 4 weeks showed a reduction in blood pressure. The researchers noticed some positive effects within 24 hours. For some this meant reducing their blood pressure within the normal range.
The researchers suggested that beetroot's high levels of inorganic nitrate caused the reduction in blood pressure and reduced blood pressure to a lower rate than those on medication alone.
Drink a glass of beetroot juice add to salads, or oven roast with other root vegetables.
Oats and Barley
Oats contain beta-glucan, which is a fibre and is said to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Beta-glucan may also lower blood pressure, according to some research.
A review of 28 trials showed a higher consumption of beta-glucan fibre can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Barley also contains Beta-glucan.
Start the day off with a bowl of porridge oats, or add to recipes instead of breadcrumbs. Don’t forget flapjacks are a great way to eat oats.
Leafy green vegetables
Leafy green vegetables such as kale and spinach are rich in nitrates, which help to manage blood pressure. Research has suggested eating 1–2 servings of nitrate-rich vegetables every day can reduce high blood pressure for up to 24 hours.
Examples of leafy greens include:
The complete leafy greens cookbook is packed solid with recipes and shows you how to include greens in your diet. If you are less fond of that idea you might want to try juicing or smoothie making as both add the benefits of eating greens to your diet. Whilst Juicing removes the fibre from the drink smoothies retain the fibre making them a better option as they help to increase the amount of fibre in your diet.
You can purchase a masticating juicer which is better than your standard juicer as it squeezes the juice out of the food rather than spins the juice out at a high, heated speed. If you’re not a juicing fan but like smoothies you can purchase a Nutribullet which is a middle of the road smoothie maker/blender.
Lentils and other pulses
Lentils are not only a staple of many diets around the world but are a staple for a vegan diet. They are an excellent source of vegan protein and fibre and can be added to most dishes.
Researchers studied the effects of a diet rich in pulses, their findings showed that diets rich in pulses led to a decreased level of blood pressure and cholesterol in the blood.
You can add lentils to almost anything as they are very versatile. You don’t have to use them as an alternative to minced beef or to add to salads, stews, and soups but you can also make mashed potatoes, curries and sauces with them.
Dahl is one of my favourite recipes for lentils and there are so many recipes for it that you never get bored. Try taking some inspiration from the recipe book: The delicious book of dhal: Comforting vegan and vegetarian recipes made with lentils, peas and beans.
Things to avoid
While some foods may relieve high blood pressure, others can cause a significant increase in blood pressure. People can reduce their blood pressure by avoiding Salt, Caffeine, Alcohol and by giving up smoking. If you feel it is a tall order to give up salt, caffeine and alcohol try cutting down.
A healthy diet and lifestyle can help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and can significantly improve your health overall. By making lifestyle changes such as exercising daily, cutting down on alcohol, stopping smoking and eating a balanced diet rich in plants you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your overall risk of heart disease.
Foods which can lower your blood pressure include fruits, vegetables, oats, nuts, lentils, herbs, and spices. Reduce your amount of salt and drink plenty of water. You should be aiming for between 1.25 and 3 litres of water daily depending on your size and weight to aid toxins and waste to pass through your body.
As stated earlier in the article high blood pressure is known as the silent killer because it can go unnoticed for years. If you feel you may be at risk of high blood pressure consult your Doctor. It may also be best practice to buy your own blood pressure monitor and keep a check on your own health so you can alter your lifestyle to make needed changes.
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We have reviewed in the past 8 months a variety of hard drive enclosures. They have come in different shapes, sizes, with and without fans, even some which look like they came from the future. Never anything that looks like something handed down through generations. In Win, has provided us with their newest hard drive enclosure called the ‘Na. The name is short and simple, and the style shows off Chinese culture. The ‘Na was even recognized at the Taiwan Excellence Awards for the innovative design.
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Review by: Wes
Pictures by: Wes
|External Material:||Plastic and Porcelain|
|HDD:||Support 3.5-inch SATA HDD, Up to 1000GB of storage|
|Transfer Rate:||480Mbps w/ USB 2.0 & 12Mbps w/ USB 1.1 3.0Gbps w/ SATA II & 1.5Gbps w/ SATA I|
|External Power Adapter:||100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 12V/2A|
|O.S.:||Windows 2000, XP, Vista|
|Certification:||CE, FCC, BSMI, RoHS certified|
Design Philosophy Inspired by the Chinese calligraphy, Na [?] , a 3.5 inch external storage device deprives itself from the traditional cold and dull electronic enclosure by combining a warm artistic design and a touch of Chinese culture. The unique characteristics of this innovative design truly embody technology as an art!
Culture & Art Na [?]-3.5 inch external storage device encapsulates the Chinese cultural essence of art and philosophy. This adornment embellishes the safe keeping of prosperity and wealth, and the spirit of generosity. A smooth-shiny pottery and a stylish silhouette provide an artistic appeal that is simple yet profound.
Glamorous Chinaware This uniquely designed Chinaware embellishes the word "?" on its surface. It features not only the ability to store data, but also provides the use of a pottery. The detail dedication in the design of such device displays the essence of the Chinese culture.
Beautifully Hidden Na [?]- 3.5 inch external storage device has the feature to hide the headache of exposed wires that other traditional external storage devices lack. It makes the product's unique characteristics stand out even more.
Anti Vibration Hard drive cage positioned on the top with patterned anti vibration rubber designed to protect against shocks and vibrations.
Smart Fan Control 6cm silent fan is equipped with automatic thermostat switch which can automatically detects the temperatures to turn the fan on or off, helps you save electricity, keep hard drive in controlled temperature, safe and environment friendly.
The ‘Na is packaged in a brown natural looking box. In Win kept the packaging simple with just a few drawings on the packaging. The back of the box does include a full Specification list along with a list of features. When opening the packaging I was impressed by the use of a traditional looking take used to seal the package rather than a clear plastic tape, it's a small but shows their attention to detail. Inside everything was packed tightly using cardboard to keep it all safe. Included along with the enclosure where typical enclosure items like a power cord, manual, USB 2.0 cable, and an e-SATA cable.
Setting up this elegant enclosure was aided by its simple design. The whole assembly comes out with 3 screws. In win even included a handle to make it easy to pull out. Once out all you have to do it slide your SATA hard drive into the slot and attach four screws. In our case, we are using a Seagate 320gig hard drive in the ‘Na. I was impressed with the inclusion of the anti vibration mounts for the hard drives. It was also a relief to see the 70mm fan mounted just below the hard drive, this is the biggest fan I have seen used in a hard drive enclosure, it should keep everything cool while being quite.
Once I had the hard drive installed and the porcelain top piece mounted on top all I needed to do was plug the enclosure into the computer. This is when I noticed that In Win included a hideaway panel to keep the plugs out of site once everything is setup. The back of the enclosure has a small slot for all of the cables to run out of the back to keep it looking clean and elegant.
The ‘Na was designed to look amazing and be a work of art. In order to pull this off In Win had to make sure that the hard drive was cool and silent. When we installed the hard drive, we saw the 70mm fan and rubber mounts that they used to keep the noise down. Their hard worked paid off, the ‘Na was dead silent during all testing. I was also impressed with the placement of the power light; it was enough to glow without having another bright light to distract you. As for hard drive performance, you can see below our test results were on par with all of the other USB/e-SATA enclosures we have tested. In some cases it outperformed our last external enclosure, a good example was in burst speed. (117.6 for the 'Na and 82.4 for the Vion).
I received the ‘Na not knowing what to expect. I was impressed right from the start by the easy installation and attention to detail on the packaging. I love the 70mm fan and rubber hard drive mounts that helped make the ‘Na quiet. The design was well thought out and made it easy to hide the power and e-SATA cables away once plugged in. The style of the ‘Na fit perfect with my wife's pc and desk, but I don't think it is a perfect match for everyone. However, if you are a fan of Chinese culture and art the ‘Na is perfect for you, not only is it a great hard drive enclosure, it is a work of art in itself.


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He briefed the Governor on the measures taken to protect the coastline. He also briefed the Governor on the arrangements for the Presidential Fleet Review and the multi-national Maritime Exercise Milan. Later, he paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the latter’s camp office.

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Dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the workforce has held the top spot on the HR to-do list for most of 2020. But what other developments should employers note from the last 12 months? Putting Covid-19 to one side, we've picked out some interesting cases and other developments from 2020 for employers to reflect on as the year draws to a close.
Equality and discrimination
As usual, there has been a great deal of activity in the equality sphere:
- Vegetarianism and veganism: we learnt that whilst vegetarianism was not a philosophical belief capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010, ethical veganism was protected. At the tail end of 2019, the Employment Tribunal ruled in the case of Conisbee v Crossley Farms that the plurality of reasons for becoming a vegetarian (e.g. lifestyle, health, animal welfare, personal taste etc) meant it did not attain the necessary level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance to qualify for protection as a philosophical belief. By contrast, the Employment Tribunal in Casamitjana v The League Against Cruel Sports decided that ethical veganism was worthy of protection. You can read more about these decisions in our briefing here. The protection of veganism could raise interesting employment law issues in 2021 where vegan employees refuse to have the Covid-19 vaccine on the grounds that it has been tested on animals.
- Gender fluidity: we also learnt that a belief that gender cannot be fluid is a belief worthy of protection in a democratic society. In the case of Higgs v Farmor's School an Employment Tribunal decided that a Christian employee's belief that gender cannot be fluid, and that an individual cannot change their biological sex, were beliefs worthy of respect in a democratic society and capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010. On the facts of the case, however, the employee had not been discriminated against because of her protected beliefs. You can read the Tribunal's decision here. More recently, in the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, an Employment Tribunal decided that a gender fluid / non-binary employee had the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. The employee was awarded £180,000 damages in respect of the discrimination and harassment they had suffered. You can read the Tribunal's decision here.
- Disability: in Hill v Lloyds Bank plc, the EAT decided that the employer had discriminated against a depressed employee when it failed to guarantee a severance package in the event that it could not keep her from having to work with her alleged harassers again. It decided that providing such a guarantee would have been a reasonable adjustment for the employer to make and their failure to do so was discriminatory. The employee was awarded £7,500 damages and the employer was ordered to provide the guarantee to the employee. You can read more about this decision in our briefing here.
- Sexual harassment: in January 2020, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission published new and detailed guidance on sexual harassment and other forms of workplace harassment. Whilst the guidance is not a statutory code of practice, it is described as the authoritative and comprehensive guide to the law and best practice. This means it can be considered by an Employment Tribunal in relevant cases. The guidance recaps on the legal framework and considers steps for employers to take in preventing and responding to harassment. You can read more about the guidance in our briefing here.
- Race: in the case of Lamonby v Solent University an Employment Tribunal had to consider whether it was fair to dismiss an employee who had made remarks which betrayed a tendency to stereotype according to race, even where such stereotypes were sometimes positive. The Tribunal concluded that ascribing certain abilities or talents (or the opposite of them) to a group by virtue of their nationality, race, ethnic or religious group was potentially racist and offensive. Despite the fact the employee had not intended to cause offence, the Tribunal found that dismissal was within the range of reasonable responses. You can read more about this decision in our briefing here. Race inequality issues came to the forefront of the HR agenda in the Summer in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. In this briefing we discussed the continuing underrepresentation of black people in senior positions in the UK and the calls for action to secure more diverse workforces.
- Pay inequality: in January 2020, the BBC journalist, Samira Ahmed, won her equal pay case against the BBC. We discussed the impact of that decision here and also we looked at the important role of gender pay gap reporting here. Although gender pay gap reporting was paused during the pandemic, it is firmly back on the agenda with legislation in the pipeline which aims to expand the obligation to smaller employers as well as introducing ethnicity pay reporting and a right to know what colleagues are paid. You can more read about these proposals in our briefing here.
Employment contracts and policies
- New rules on statements of particulars: on 6 April 2020, the rules governing statements of employment particulars were overhauled. The wider category of "workers" became entitled to receive a statement and statements had to be provided earlier and contain more information. Typically, employers comply with the requirement to provide written statements by providing an employment contract. Accordingly, employers had to update template employment contracts and prepare appropriate worker contracts or statements. You can read more about this development in our briefing here.
- Bereavement leave policies: on 6 April 2020 a new law, known as "Jack's Law", was introduced to provide bereaved parents with a new right to 2 weeks' bereavement leave (and in some cases, pay) following the death of a child. In this briefing, we took a closer look at the new right and the preparatory steps employers needed to take.
- Whistleblowing in the financial services sector: earlier this year, Protect, the whistleblowers' charity, published a report looking at the recent experiences of whistleblowers in the financial services sector. In this briefing, we discussed the key findings including the typical wrongdoing raised by whistleblowers in the sector, where they were most likely to raise their concerns and the treatment they received. We also outlined five key learning points for employers in the sector.
- Interim relief and Covid-related complaints: in Morales v Premier Fruits (Covent Garden) Ltd, the employee sought interim relief (i.e. an order that he should get his job back pending the full hearing of the case) on the basis that he had been automatically unfairly dismissed because of his trade union membership or activities and/or because he had made whistleblowing disclosures about Covid-related matters. He was granted interim relief on the basis that it was likely that he would be able to show that he had been dismissed because of his trade union membership or activities rather than the whistleblowing disclosures. You can read more about this decision in our briefing here.
- Deliberate data breach: in an important and welcome decision for employers, the Supreme Court ruled that an employer was not vicariously liable for a significant data breach committed by a disgruntled employee. In Morrisons v Various Claimants it could not be said that there was a sufficient connection between the errant employee's authorised activities and the wrongful act of publishing the data on the internet. The fact that the employee's job merely provided him with the opportunity to commit the wrongful act was not enough to establish a sufficient connection. You can read more about this decision in our briefing here.
- Practical jokes: following on from the Morrisons decision, the High Court in the case of Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd found that an employer was not vicariously liable for the actions of an employee whose practical joke injured a contractor in the workplace. It was expecting too much of an employer to implement a policy governing practical jokes or horseplay by employees. Although the prank that caused the injury happened in the workplace, it could not be said that there was a sufficient connection between the employee's authorised activities and the prank. You can read the High Court's decision here.
- Changing terms and conditions: in Ferguson v Astrea Asset Management Ltd the EAT considered whether four company directors were entitled to rely on contractual terms which had been put in place shortly before a TUPE transfer which were designed to significantly improve their position after the transfer. The EAT decided that the changes, even though they were beneficial, were void because they were by reason of the transfer. You can read more about the EAT's decision in our briefing here.
- Transfers to multiple employers: in ISS Facility Services v Govaerts the ECJ decided, for the first time, that where there is a TUPE transfer to multiple transferees, a full-time contract of employment of a transferring employee can be split between the transfers into several part-time contracts on a pro rata basis. However, if splitting the contract is impossible, or worsens the working conditions or rights of the employee, then the contract may be terminated instead. You can read the ECJ's decision here.
- Redundancy processes: in Gwynedd Council v Barrett, the EAT considered whether an employer can require a potentially redundant employee to go through a competitive interview process for an alternative role. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, some employers will be facing the prospect of reorganising their businesses and making redundancies. Employers in this position should take note of this decision which highlights the risks of getting the process wrong. You can read more about the EAT's decision in our briefing here.
- Collective consultation: in UQ v Marclean Technologies SLU the ECJ ruled on how employers should calculate numbers of redundancies for collective consultation purposes. In an onerous decision for employers, the ECJ ruled that employers have to look either side of an individual dismissal on a rolling 90-day basis to identify the relevant reference period. The reference period will be the period of 90 days which includes the individual dismissal, and which contains the greatest number of redundancy dismissals effected by the employer. Whether this will be read across into UK law is not resolved. You can read more about the ECJ's decision in our briefing here.
- Misconduct dismissals: If an investigating officer fails to pass on relevant information to a dismissing officer, could this undermine the reasonableness of the dismissing officer's decision? In Uddin v London Borough of Ealing the EAT said that it could, with the result that an employee accused of sexual assault was unfairly dismissed. The decision underlined the need for employers to ensure that their dismissal processes are unimpeachable and that both investigating officers and dismissing officers receive detailed training on the scope of their role. You can read more about the EAT's decision in our briefing here.
- Procedural failings: the decision in Gallacher v Abellio Scotrail Ltd shows that where there has been an irretrievable breakdown in relations between colleagues, an employer may be able to dispense with a formal dismissal process and still dismiss fairly. Although it will be unusual and rare for a dismissal to be fair without any procedure, the mutual loss of trust and confidence meant that following a formal process would have been futile and even damaging. You can read more about the EAT's decision in our briefing here.
Settlements and disputes
- Termination payments: from 6 April 2020, employer's class 1A NICs became payable on termination payments above £30,000. Termination payments remain completely exempt from employee's NICs. Employers must remember to factor in this extra cost when negotiating settlements with departing employees. You can read more about this development in our briefing here.
- Breach of settlement terms: if an employee breaches a confidentiality clause contained in a COT3 agreement or, more commonly, a Settlement Agreement, what are the employer's options? The answer is that it will depend on the importance of the clause or the severity of the employee's breach. The High Court's decision in Duchy Farms Kennels Ltd v Steels offers a salutary lesson for employers on the need to draft settlement documents carefully. You can read more about the High Court's decision in our briefing here.
- Tribunal disputes: with the pandemic likely to intensify the backlog of employment tribunal claims, the Government introduced a raft of the changes designed to streamline the conduct of disputes and improve capacity within the tribunal system, including extending the length of Acas early conciliation to 6 weeks in all cases. You can read more about this development in our briefing here.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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Helicopter carrying 10 people missing in Russia’s Far East
It had previously been reported that there were 13 people onboard.
“At 11.00 am Moscow time we lost radio contact with the Mi-8 helicopter. According to the latest information, 10 people were onboard the helicopter, which is owned by Gazpromavia airlines – three crew members and seven passengers,” said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Contact with the helicopter was lost at 2 pm local time (8 am GMT) on January 9.
An AN-2 aircraft has been dispatched to search for the missing helicopter, but no results have been reported yet.


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Unique collection of veteran cars
Many of the beautiful cars used to show tourists around the Geiranger area in the 1920s and 1930s are still roadwort...
Visit the home of Sigrid Undset! Sigrid Undset (1882-1949) is among Norway's most popular authors. She created a unique home consisting of old wooden buildings and a beautiful garden, and she called her home Bjerkebæk.
Experience the atmosphere of beautiful Aulestad! The Nobel laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875. The home is one of the best preserved artist homes in Norway.
Museum and visitor centre that explores Norwegian pop music from the very first commercial recordings in 1904 to the sounds of today.
An interactive visitor centre – for the whole family!
VilVite is a science centre where the whole family can discover more than 100 different exhibits. Science show and 3D film at weekends and during school holidays. Café and science shop.
The hotel with the unique art collection!
Maihaugen at Lillehammer is one of the largest museums in Norway. Here you find Norwegian homes from various periods, exhibitions, a fine museum shop, café and varied programmes.
Maihaugen is a wonderful place for families! Join the fun children's activities, meet the animals and play in the idyllic and safe surroundings.
Art collection with over 150 works.