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A few days ago, a young person I know said to me, “I’ve been wondering, how did everybody survive before cell phones, back in the day?” After mentally thanking her for not saying “in olden times,” I told her about the not-so-recent past when we made plans ahead of time and stuck to them, carried quarters so we could use public phones, and hoped that someone would stop to help us when our cars broke down on the highway.
The conversation got me thinking about the parents of teenagers that I work with. These are great parents who care deeply about their kids, and who give them lots of attention and love. But often, when it comes to dealing with their teens and technology, they are at a loss. It is so much harder to understand and set limits on behavior that we have no experience with. Parents might be great at setting limits with homework, chores and dating, but they can feel they have entered new territory when it comes to rules around cell phones, the Internet, Facebook, texting, iPods and electronic games. And, teenagers can be so emphatic in demanding that they need total freedom with their gadgets!
A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that only about 30% of adolescents have any rules about using the Internet, TV or video games. That means that the vast majority of American kids and teens have absolutely no limits being set on their use of technology. This same study found that the average teenager is “hooked up” to something, whether an iPod or the Internet or games or TV, 7.5 hours per day. Add in that they are often multitasking on two or more devices at once, and that time goes up to 10.5 hours per day.
Parents worry about the dangers of the Internet, but there are also considerations such as teens losing sleep because they take their phones to bed to them and text all night, teens using their phones for “sexting,” and many teens seemingly removed from their real lives while they lose themselves in games and music and ignore everything around them.
Parents can find lots of help on this issue by searching Google for “parenting teens.” But most experts’ advice comes down to three points: communicate, monitor and set limits.
First, communicate your values to your children. They need to hear directly from you what kind of behavior is OK and what is not. Even more importantly, it is essential to learn to listen to our adolescents. Listening means not talking. Listening means asking a question and not judging the answer, and not jumping in to offer advice or admonishments. Believe it or not, studies have shown that teenagers wish they could talk to their parents more, and that can occur when parents encourage their teens by listening more.
Monitoring can mean moving the computer into public space like the dining room so teens do not use the Internet or TV behind closed doors. Or it can mean buying software that will tell you exactly where your teen has gone online and what amount of time was spent there. It is also essential to stay current with the technology your teen uses, which can be a challenge. But the most important thing is good old-fashioned parenting: Keep track of what they are doing and pay attention to the details.
Finally, don’t be afraid to set limits and stick to them. Some helpful rules:
- Turn in all electronics at bedtime. Teens will text all night if allowed to.
- Keep the computer in a public place.
- Have specific periods when there is a “no-tech” rule: during dinner, on walks, while having special family time.
- Do not believe that “everyone else gets to do it!”
- Talk to other parents.
- Consider having teens earn the right to phones/games/iPods and even pay for them.
- Don’t be afraid to take gadgets away the first time guidelines for their use are broken.
Even though this may be a 21st century issue, the solutions are basic. We can protect and guide our teens by applying what we already know about good parenting: pay attention, listen, say “no” when appropriate and express love every day.
Jamie Guyn, M.S., QMHP, is director of Strong Families Eugene and teaches Parenting Teens with Success classes. She is a long-time counselor and parent educator. Parenting Now! is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families through parent support and education. Explore this site; visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram; or call 541-484-5316. Family Info Line is also available; call 211, extension 5, or send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org.


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A safe environment is necessary for students to succeed academically. A space of both physical and emotional safety is key. Safety is different for boys than for girls. Girls have a higher concern for physical safety.
Recently, I had the opportunity to teach a direct instruction lesson to a group of second graders, who have been struggling with behavior on the playground and with each other in the classroom. The objective was to begin the process of teaching how to feel safe and create safety for other students. The title of the lesson was what is safety for boys and what is safety for girls. The students learned that boys experience safety when they receive respect and trust, thus allowing for production of results. The students learned that girls feel safe when they receive positive attention and interest, thus allowing connection.
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Renting a car at Frankfurt International Airport means your time is your own. Whether you have business in the city or you plan to follow the Rhine river and explore the charming villages nearby, car hire means you can go where you want at a time that suits you. Frankfurt International Airport is located 14km southwest of downtown Frankfurt in Germany. It can be accessed via motorway A-3/E-45 and B-43.
Collecting Your Rental Car at Frankfurt International Airport
Collect your rental car at Frankfurt International Airport by visiting the car rental desks in arrivals hall A of Terminal 1 and in Terminal 2 on level 3 hall D/E. You will be directed by staff at your car rental company desk to your rental car.Check your quotation document to find the correct opening times of the car rental company, with which you are booked. Contact your car hire agent for details of where to return your car, as there are locations both within Frankfurt International Airport and outside. You will find full drop off details in your car hire quotation.If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Digital Deluxe Edition To Be Released on PlayStation Store within Europe and Australia
London, United Kingdom – 30th April 2020 – Marvelous Europe are today excited to confirm that the high definition remaster of the action RPG Ys: Memories of Celceta will be released physically and digitally within Europe, and digitally within Australia, on 19th June 2020 for the PlayStation 4.
Developed by Nihon Falcom as part of their long-running Ys series, and originally released for PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, this PlayStation 4 remaster of Ys: Memories of Celceta will support 60 FPS with full HD graphics and optimized controls to reproduce the touch screen functions of the “PS Vita” version. This PlayStation 4 version will also support dual audio, allowing the game to be played with English voices or the original Japanese, with text localised in English.
In addition to the release date, Marvelous Europe has also provided clarity on the European and Australian release of Ys: Memories of Celceta, including confirmation of a Digital Deluxe Edition from the PlayStation Store.
Ys: Memories of Celceta will be available physically as a standard edition release from selective retailers within Europe with an SRP of £24.99 / €29.99. A list of expected retailers can be found on the official Marvelous Games website.
Ys: Memories of Celceta will also be available digitally from the PlayStation Store within Europe and Australia as both a Standard Digital Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition, with the Digital Deluxe Edition containing a host of memorable content including an exclusive PlayStation 4 theme.
Ys: Memories of Celceta - Digital Deluxe Edition Contents:
Ys: Memories of Celceta PlayStation 4 Game
Ys Musical Selections: Past and Present Digital Soundtrack App
Ys: Memories of Celceta PlayStation 4 Theme
Both digital editions of Ys: Memories of Celceta will be available to purchase and download from the PlayStation Store on the games release date of 19th June 2020. The standard digital edition is expected to be listed at £24.99 / €29.99 with the Digital Deluxe Edition listed at £34.99 / €39.99. Exact pricing for each region will be finalised once listed on the PlayStation Store.
About Ys: Memories of Celceta:
Knowing nothing but his name, Adol Christin awakens to find himself in the town of Casnan—a bustling frontier village at the edge of an endless sea of trees and untamed wilderness. Bereft of past and purpose, he is left to wander the town until a mysterious information dealer named Duren who claims to know him joins Adol on a sudden mission to rid the local mine of monsters.
This unexpected quest reawakens Adol’s instincts as an accomplished swordsman, and their exploits quickly attract the attention of Griselda, a Romun Army general stationed in the town. Impressed with their skills, she enlists the pair to assist in mapping the Great Forest of Celceta – a task which many have attempted but none have ever returned from.
Far from the frontier’s edge, Adol and Duren must brave the dangers of Celceta while constantly keeping watch for any clues that may help Adol recover his lost memories. More importantly, Adol must use his best judgment to decide who he can trust and who is using his memory loss in order to deceive him...
Ys: Memories of Celceta is being developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Marvelous Europe Limited for the PlayStation 4 within Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Ys: Memories of Celceta is also being published in North America by XSEED Games. This game has been rated PEGI 12, USK 12 and ACB PG.
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About Marvelous Europe Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe is the European based publishing operation of Marvelous Inc., overseeing operations for all European territories as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Marvelous Europe has been responsible for publishing games across various platforms, including mobile, handheld, consoles and PC. Marvelous Europe is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Block Cholesterol with Phytosterols
|Beta Sitosterol||Darrell Miller||06/28/08|
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Subject: Beta Sitosterol
Phytosterols are the group of naturally occurring plant compounds which have two significant health benefits. First of all, phytosterols reduce blood levels of total cholesterol and the “bad” LDL cholesterol. Second, which is particularly good for men, phytosterols can reduce symptoms of benign enlarged prostate. These naturally occurring plant compounds are added to many common cholesterol-reducing foods, but can also be taken as capsules. Even though the word phytosterol may sound a little like steroid, phytosterols do not have any hormonal activity. Phytosterols are known by a large variety of names such as plant sterols, free sterols, and sterol esters. A related group of compounds, which are called stanols, are gathered from trees, not from plants.
Phytosterols chemically consist of beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. The structure of phytosterols is similar to that of cholesterol, but is poorly absorbed. Because of these traits, phytosterols function as cholesterol blockers by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from food and re-absorption of cholesterol from the intestine, which ultimately leads to lower levels of blood fats. Actually, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration now allows companies to claim that phytosterols-containing products are able to lower the risk of heart disease. Phytosterols can also be found in a large variety of plant foods, which includes fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, grains, and cooking oils. Additionally, saw palmetto, which is an herb that is commonly used to treat benign prostate enlargement, is rich in phytosterols, especially beta-sitosterol.
Many studies have been done that show the abilities of phytosterols supplements to reduce cholesterol levels significantly. One study conducted at East Tennessee State University, researched both sterol esters and placebos on the same group of sixteen people. The results showed a five percent decrease in total cholesterol and four percent decrease in LDL cholesterol after taking a modest dose of sterol esters for four weeks. Additionally, triglyceride levels decreased by nine percent while HDL cholesterol increased by four percent. Another study in which 2.6 grams of phytosterols were taken daily for 12 weeks resulted in a decrease of 3.5 percent in total cholesterol and 5 percent in LDL cholesterol. Due to this, it is suggested that those wishing to supplement in order to improve cholesterol levels should take 1.3 to 3 grams of sterol esters daily.
Several other studies have found that supplements of beta-sitosterol can significantly reduce urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which commonly affects men ages 50 and older. The benefits can be long term to those men who continue taking supplements of about 200 mg of beta-sitosterol three times daily.
For those people with moderately elevated cholesterol, phytosterols can be an ideal natural alternative to drugs. Even those people who are already taking cholesterol-lowering drugs can benefit by phytosterols ability to further enhance the benefits of medications. In order to lower cholesterol, it also helps to reduce the intake of hydrogenated vegetable oils and refined sugars and starches, along with increasing physical activity. Dosages between 1.3 and 3 grams daily are likely to reduce cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels. The higher dosage is linked to greater reductions in cholesterol. Take phytosterols capsules along with food, for best results.
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Even though the joints of the toes are small, they are important for healthy foot functioning, and they also endure significant weight-bearing stress. The first metatarsophalangeal joint
(1st MTPJ) is the joint that connects the big toe to the first metatarsal bone of the forefoot. Some of the problems that most frequently occur at this joint include:
A bunion describes a large bump over the big toe joint that is associated with a common foot condition known as hallux valgus. Besides the appearance of a bump, hallux valgus causes a shift in position of the big toe, causing it to drift toward the lesser toes over time. The usual result is a widened forefoot and a red, irritated bump on the side of the big toe joint. While most bunions are due to faulty foot biomechanics, conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
can lead to a bunion deformity.
Hallux limitus is a condition that limits joint range of motion at the big toe joint. In order for the feet to efficiently distribute pressure as we walk, a certain degree of flexibility is needed at the big toe joint. When the big toe joint locks up during gait, arthritis can develop in that joint, further limiting range of motion. Hallux limitus may result in a bunion, or a bump on the top side of big toe joint.
The most common form of arthritis that affects the big toe joint is osteoarthritis, caused by wear-and-tear—with typical symptoms of joint pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis at the big toe joint may develop from problems with foot structure and functioning, resulting in excess wear-and-tear. Trauma such as a fracture or dislocation of the big toe can also result in osteoarthritis. Other, less common types of arthritis that affect the big toe include rheumatoid arthritis
and psoriatic arthritis.
Gout is a metabolic condition that can affect the big toe joint. Gout occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood, although this does not always cause symptoms. When uric acid forms crystals that deposit into joints—such as the big toe joint—an attack of acute gouty arthritis can occur. Symptoms of gouty arthritis include a red, hot, and intensely painful joint. If gout attacks go untreated and occur repeatedly for a number of years, joint damage may occur.
The sesamoid bones are two small bones that sit below the 1st MTPJ within a tendon that flexes the big toe downward. The sesamoid bones are subject to pain and inflammation from acute or chronic trauma. Sesamoiditis is often linked to activities that involve balancing on toes or jumping, such as ballet dancing or basketball. Fracture of a sesamoid bone can cause similar symtoms.
Turf toe is a common sports-related injury, and like sesamoiditis
, is characterized by pain on the bottom of the big toe joint. The pain stems from a sprain, which is an injury or tear of a ligament. The name turf toe comes from the link between this injury and sports played on artificial turf, such as football and soccer. The conditions of the hard turf, athletic shoes, and stress on the toe from running may all contribute to this injury.


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— -- What have we here: Is Aubrih a real thing?
Rumors that Drake and Rihanna are dating again are now aflame after the rapper surprised the "Work" singer in over-the-top fashion -- he bought her a billboard. The billboard in Los Angeles reads: "Congratulations to Rihanna from Drake and Everyone at OVO."
The sweet message is in honor of Rihanna, 28, receiving the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. The show airs Sunday night.
It appears the Bajan singer loved the surprise because she shared a photo of the billboard on Instagram, writing, "When he extra." She added two emojis: a red heart and a gold trophy.
Drake, 29, and Rihanna have been dating publicly off and on since May 2009, though during an interview with Ellen DeGeneres in February, Rihanna said she was not seeing anyone.
"I'm single right now and it's not that I'm like, 'Oh, pro-single, yes, I hate men!' I just think I have so much on my plate that I can't even find the time to entertain a steady relationship or anything serious or even a text," she said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

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This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required of workers employed as Engineering/manufacturing Employees. The qualification has been specifically developed to reflect the minimum training requirement specified in the Award for employment in the above occupation. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Students who are employed by Sakura Ferroalloys in Malaysia are able to complete this qualification through an RPL process, as agreed between CQUniversity and Sakura.
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On completion students will receive a Certificate II qualification.
Sakura Ferroalloys in Malaysia have a Training Services Agreement with CQUni to enable their existing employees to complete this qualification through the RPL process. The Director, College of Trades visited the site back in 2018 and reviewed their processes and mapped to this qualification as relevant.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details , including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This will be completed through the RPL process who are currently employed in the industry. Students are required to provide adequate evidence to support their competency for each unit within the qualification.
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DFG Research Training Group Baltic TRANSCOAST
B4: Factors controlling transport and matter cycling at the sediment-water-interface
supervised by Forster, Brede, Voss
We will document the distribution of sediment, peat and glacial clay at the sea floor along with those characteristics relevant for biogenic and hydrodynamic matter exchange. Quantification of oxygen uptake (metabolism) and tracer exchange (fluid transport) will follow. We expect seasonally opposing trends in biological and physical transport effects with a sever fold increase in metabolic activity in summer.
B5: Bioenergetics-mediated effects of physical disturbance and salinity stress on benthic macroinvertebrates in shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea
supervised by Sokolova, Forster, Schulz-Vogt
To assess the interactive effects of physical disturbance and salinity stress on activity and bioenergetics of the key bioturbator species, the soft-shell clam Mya arenaria and the lugworm Arenicola marina, and develop a predictive bioenergetically-based model to assess the long-term energy costs and population-level consequences of coping with multiple stressors in shallow water Baltic ecosystems.

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The proposed viral video of Grand P ‘Chopping’ his wife Eudoxie Yao has popped up and ghbestnews.com has sighted it.
Days ago, Grand P and his wife Eudoxie Yao trended massively over their alleged ‘Atopa video’.
This caused the two to publicly disclaim the video and also warn those attempting to tarnish their image to desist from it.
In his reaction shared via his Facebook handle, the ‘Azaya’ hitmaker said he’s not happy with how haters are always trying to criticize their relationship.
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“A good novel tells us the truth about its hero, but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.” G.K Chesterton.
What do you want your audience to feel? What do you want them to understand, to think about? What should they question, and leave with after they have read, heard, seen what you have to say? How do we get them to care enough to laugh, cry, understand and act? How do we make them care? These questions will drive you to the bone” of creative writing. These are the questions we use to motivate all our creative writing projects.
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Medline ® Abstract for Reference 138
of 'Treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma'
Targeting CD38 with Daratumumab Monotherapy in Multiple Myeloma.
Lokhorst HM, Plesner T, Laubach JP, Nahi H, Gimsing P, Hansson M, Minnema MC, Lassen U, Krejcik J, Palumbo A, van de Donk NW, Ahmadi T, Khan I, Uhlar CM, Wang J, Sasser AK, Losic N, Lisby S, Basse L, Brun N, Richardson PG
N Engl J Med. 2015;373(13):1207. Epub 2015 Aug 26.
BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma cells uniformly overexpress CD38. We studied daratumumab, a CD38-targeting, human IgG1κmonoclonal antibody, in a phase 1-2 trial involving patients with relapsed myeloma or relapsed myeloma that was refractory to two or more prior lines of therapy.
METHODS: In part 1, the dose-escalation phase, we administered daratumumab at doses of 0.005 to 24 mg per kilogram of body weight. In part 2, the dose-expansion phase, 30 patients received 8 mg per kilogram of daratumumab and 42 received 16 mg per kilogram, administered once weekly (8 doses), twice monthly (8 doses), and monthly for up to 24 months. End points included safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics.
RESULTS: No maximum tolerated dose was identified in part 1. In part 2, the median time since diagnosis was 5.7 years. Patients had received a median of four prior treatments; 79% of the patients had disease that was refractory to the last therapy received (64% had disease refractory to proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory drugs and 64% had disease refractory to bortezomib and lenalidomide), and 76% had received autologous stem-cell transplants. Infusion-related reactions in part 2 were mild (71% of patients had an event of any grade, and 1% had an event of grade 3), with no dose-dependent adverse events. The most common adverse events of grade 3 or 4 (in≥5% of patients) were pneumonia and thrombocytopenia. The overall response rate was 36% in the cohort that received 16 mg per kilogram (15 patients had a partial response or better, including 2 with a complete response and 2 with a very good partial response) and 10% in the cohort that received 8 mg per kilogram (3 had a partial response). In the cohort that received 16 mg per kilogram, the median progression-free survival was 5.6 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 4.2 to 8.1), and 65% (95% CI, 28 to 86) of the patients who had a response did not have progression at 12 months.
CONCLUSIONS: Daratumumab monotherapy had a favorable safety profile and encouraging efficacy in patients with heavily pretreated and refractory myeloma. (Funded by Janssen Research and Development and Genmab; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00574288.).
From the Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht (H.M.L., M.C.M., N.W.C.J.D.), and the Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (H.M.L., N.W.C.J.D.) - both in the Netherlands; Vejle Hospital and University of Southern Denmark, Vejle (T.P., J.K.), and Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen (P.G., U.L.) and Genmab (N.L., S.L., L.B., N.B.), Copenhagen - all in Denmark; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston (J.P.L., P.G.R.); Karolinska Institute and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital at Huddinge, Stockholm (H.N.), and Skåne University Hospital and Lund University, Lund (M.H.) - all in Sweden; Myeloma Unit, Division of Hematology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy (A.P.); Janssen Research and Development, Spring House, PA (T.A., C.M.U., A.K.S.); and Janssen Research and Development, Raritan, NJ (I.K., J.W.).


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Taste Contemporary is proud to present Dialogues - a solo exhibition of work by leading British ceramic artist, Alison Britton. A pivotal figure in contemporary ceramics, she helped to redefine the course of British studio ceramics in the late 20th century. Born in 1948, Alison Britton was part of an influential group of artists who graduated from the Royal College of Art, London in the 1970s. The experimental and radical approach taken by these artists, who also included Jacqueline Poncelet and Carol McNicoll, led to an artistic and cultural shift in the 1970’s and early 1980’s that became known as
The New Ceramics. Challenging established traditions, these artists deconstructed existing norms as they explored ‘new’ expressive territories in their work.
Over the decades, Alison Britton would go on to exhibit in a number of seminal exhibitions including The Maker’s Eye  and The Raw and the Cooked , which she also co-curated with Martina Margetts. Today her work is widely collected and can be found in the permanent collections of numerous museums worldwide including the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam; the Australian National Gallery, Canberra; the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto and Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. It can also be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum London where, in 2016, she was accorded the honour of a solo retrospective. In 1990, she was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to the arts.
Alison Britton’s distinctive sculptural work have always resisted classification. Rather than thrown on a wheel, it is hand-built from rolled slabs of clay and exuberantly covered with markings by pouring and painting slip. Displaying the perfect union of ceramic sculpture and modern painting, Alun Graves, Senior Curator of the V&A, has described her objects as ‘marked by ambiguity and contradiction, sitting between the sculptural and the everyday.’ For Dialogues, Britton has created a number of new works that include playful vessel forms and vibrant wall pieces.
Most of the work in Dialogues was made after the UK lockdown in March 2020. The accompanying catalogue contains an essay by design historian, Tanya Harrod, who concludes that at a time when ‘many of us felt alone and frightened. Alison Britton went into her studio and made some of the most thoughtful ceramics of her long and distinguished career. To create art in such difficult times is admirable and moving in itself. To produce such profound work in a world of alarming new vocabularies and unfamiliar rules seems just short of miraculous.’

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A Nigerian Senator, Ike Ekweremadu on Saturday escaped being lynched in Germany by a group of Nigerians fighting for the independence of the Biafra region.
Called the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, the group of Nigerians physically assaulted the senator in Nuremberg.
Ekweremadu who is the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate was seen in a 64-second video being attack.
The video has gone viral on social media with the Senator’s camp confirming the incident.
In the video, Ekweremadu was seen being violently questioned over his alleged conspiracy with the Federal Government to forbid the IPOB in the South East.
— SubDeliveryZone (@SubDeliveryZone) August 17, 2019
He was also being questioned over alleged killing of several of IPOB followers.
The Senator said in a statement that he had immediately reported the incident to the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Mr Yusuf Tuggar.
He said “I attended the Second Annual Cultural Festival and Convention organised by Ndi-Igbo Germany in Nuremberg today where I was billed to give a keynote address along with the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, who, however could not make it eventually.
“I was given a resounding welcome by Ndigbo in Germany and everything went smoothly until some men, who identified themselves as IPOB members stormed the venue and began to complain about the killings in the South East, stressing that there would be no Igbo event at the venue.
“I tried to engage them, but when they became unruly, I had to leave the venue. The organisers also invited the police and I was accompanied out of the venue.”
— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) August 17, 2019

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RIL posts record Q3 profits: Jio turns profitable first-time ever
Reliance Industries Limited's (RIL) released its Q3 report today which saw the company register a record high quarterly net profit of Rs. 9,423 crore. RIL said that the recorded profits were up by 25.1% from the same quarter in FY16-17. RIL's profits were, to a large extent, boosted by record earnings from petrochemicals business and by Reliance Jio's first-ever profit.
How RIL has grown in a year
Q3 of FY17-18 also saw Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) post a record high consolidated pre-tax profit of Rs. 13,789 crore, up by 44.8% from last year. The company also recorded its highest standalone profit of Rs. 8,454 crore, up by 5% from last year.
RIL's revenue up by over 30%
According to the declared Q3 results, RIL's revenue was up by 30.5% at Rs. 109,905 crore. Compared to the previous year's debt of Rs. 214,145 crore, RIL's debt was marginally lower on 31st December 2017 at Rs. 213,206 crore. The results also showed that RIL's cash in hand had improved from Rs. 77,014 crore in Q2 to Rs. 78,617 crore in Q3.
How Reliance's petrochemicals business fared
Reliance Industries said that pre-tax profit from its petrochemicals business was at a record high of Rs. 5,753 crore in Q3 of FY17-18. In Q3 FY17-18, RIL earned $11.6 per barrel of crude refinement, as opposed to $10.8 in Q3 FY16-17. However, profit from the refining and marketing business had slumped marginally from Rs. 6,194 crore in Q2 to Rs. 6,165 crore in Q3.
RIL boasts the fastest growing retail business in India
RIL said that its retail business was one of the fastest growing ones in the country with revenue and pre-tax profits having doubled since last year to Rs. 18,798 crore and Rs. 487 crore respectively. However, the business is yet make its first net profit.
Reliance Jio records first-ever profit of Rs. 504 crore
According to Reliance Industries, Jio turned profitable "in only the second quarter of commercial operations". Reliance Jio started its commercial operations in Q2 of FY17-18 with a loss of a Rs. 271 crore. Despite being blamed for falling profits of telecom operators, Reliance Jio itself was able to bag a first-ever profit of Rs. 504 crore in Q3 of FY17-18.

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Cognitions associated with anxiety in Ménière's disease
Kirby SE., Yardley L.
Objectives: The purpose of this longitudinal study was to identify cognitions associated with anxiety and maintenance of anxiety in people with Ménière's disease. Method: At baseline, participants completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, the Dizziness Beliefs Scale, the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and measures of demographic and illness characteristics. Participants were then randomized to a no-treatment group or to receive one of two self-help booklets, and completed the HADS again at 3-month follow-up. Results: After symptom severity had been controlled for, baseline anxiety was found to be associated with intolerance of uncertainty, fear-avoidance of physical activity, belief that dizziness would develop into a severe attack of vertigo, and several illness perception subscales (emotional representations, consequences, psychological causes, and perceived treatment effectiveness). Anxiety on follow-up was predicted by higher baseline levels of autonomic/somatic symptoms and intolerance of uncertainty, and by reporting less understanding of the illness. These longitudinal relationships were found in those who did and who did not receive self-help booklets. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that intolerance of uncertainty is associated with anxiety in Ménière's disease. A controlled trial is needed to see whether anxiety might be reduced in Ménière's disease by helping patients tolerate and cope with uncertainty. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


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We installed a stone patio in our backyard to hold our outdoor sauna, but there are a lot of different reasons someone may want to add a stone patio to their backyard.
Transforming an outdoor space into a serene oasis often begins with the creation of a stone patio. A DIY stone patio not only adds charm and character to your backyard but also becomes a haven for relaxation and entertainment. Embark on this journey with us as we delve into the step-by-step process of crafting your stone patio.
Before you pick up a single stone, meticulous planning sets the foundation for your project’s success. Consider the size, shape, and location of your patio. Sketch out your design, ensuring it flows with the landscape and complements your outdoor living space.
Step 2: Gather Materials and Tools
For a DIY stone patio, gather the necessary materials: stones or pavers of your choice, gravel, sand, landscape fabric, and edging materials. Equip yourself with essential tools such as a shovel, wheelbarrow, level, tamper, and mallet to facilitate the construction process.
Clear the designated area for your patio, removing any vegetation or debris. Outline the patio’s perimeter using stakes and string, marking the precise boundaries for excavation.
Excavate the area to a depth that accommodates the base materials and the thickness of your stones or pavers. Our stones were 1.5” thick and we wanted a 4” base, so we dug down roughly 5.5” from the surface level. Ensure a slight slope away from structures for proper drainage. Use a level to grade the area evenly.
Lay down a base layer of gravel, spreading and compacting it with a tamper to create a stable foundation. We had two layers of gravel, the first layer was a coarse, chipped limestone, and the second was a finer gravel with dust ensuring a level surface for the stones to rest upon.
Begin placing your chosen stones or pavers according to your design. We used a Wisconsin Fon Du Lac Limestone. Leave small gaps between stones for sand or gravel. Use a level to ensure each stone is even and use a mallet to tap them into place if needed.
Step 7: Fill in the Gaps
Fill the gaps between stones with fine sand or gravel, sweeping it into the crevices and compacting it gently. This step stabilizes the stones and discourages weed growth.
Step 8: Add Edging
Install edging materials along the perimeter of the patio to contain the stones and provide a clean, finished look. Options range from plastic or metal edging to natural stone or brick.
Step 9: Finishing Touches
Once the stones are in place, take time to inspect the patio, making any necessary adjustments. Use a hose to wash away excess sand or debris and sweep the surface clean.
Enjoy Your Handcrafted Retreat!
With the completion of your DIY stone patio, enjoy the fruits of your labor. Furnish the space with outdoor furniture, potted plants, or lighting to create an inviting and tranquil atmosphere. Host gatherings, bask in the sun, or unwind in the serene ambiance of your personalized outdoor sanctuary.

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December 12, 2016
We always enjoy shooting in the city! This time of year when the trees loss their leaves we find ourselves shooting in more urban locations. Lancaster city never disappoints, and if you have been there you know that the endless sweet coffee shops and gorgeous historic buildings are perfect for strolling, and of course a photo session. We were so excited when Leigh and Kevin choose to venture into the city for their engagement photo session, we quickly grabbed some tea and coffee on this fridge day, and walked around showing them all our favorite spots, and even finding some new ones.
Kevin & Leigh are so fun, and we so enjoyed this time with them. They have a beautiful natural ease in front of the camera, and we love how their session feels so relaxed and authentic. We can’t wait for Leigh & Kevin’s wedding at one of our favorite wedding venues “The Booking House” next fall. Thanks Kevin & Leigh for allowing us this honor of capturing this season of your journey together. We are so excited for you all.


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This guide provides additional resources to assist in research with the Jonathan Messersmith Foltz Papers.
This collection documents the career of Dr. John Messersmith Foltz (1810-1877), a practicing physician for more than forty years during the nineteenth century. His diaries and medical journals provide a insight into the Civil War battles he participated in and document the changes in the practice of medicine during the nineteenth century. For more information, see the collection finding aid.
Jonathan Messersmith Foltz (b.1810 - d.1877)

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This past weekend Antioch was alive with visitors. They were alums, town members, and the Antioch community’s first glance at the newest abbreviated in-group. The AC3, or ACCC, or Atrip, is officially named the Antioch College Continuation Corporation. This all-star alum group came to Antioch hoping to gain a community perspective on the College’s current situation. Students, faculty, and staff were provided the opportunity to interact with the ACCC Saturday in smaller groups. The AC3 members are: Frances Horowitz ‘54 (co-chair), Eric Bates ‘83 (co-chair), Laura Markham ‘80 (secretary), David Goodman ‘72 (treasurer), Steve Schwerner ’60, Catherine Jordan ’69, Lee Morgan ’69, Barbara Winslow ’68, and Terry Herndon ’57. Some of these people are familiar faces from the Alumni Board and some of them are just outright familiar names. There was no doubt that as Antioch Alums each member feels a responsibility and nostalgic love for the school, but the community still had its questions.
After breakfast planning, the day kicked off at 10am with a community meeting. It started with Andrzej Bloch, who made a few brief remarks concerning the recient power outage on campus. The meeting proceeded with an introduction by the ACCC members, and a brief presentation on the new corporation. McGregor 113 was packed with Yellow Springs residents, faculty, staff, and students. Many people said during the meeting, and after, that they were confused by the presence of Glenn Watts. Watts, the former CFO of the college, stated that he was only there to record the events happening and is no longer affliated with the University or its board.
The letter of intent was a major topic of discussion for the community. Many were intrested to know which steps where being taken to salvage the college. On late Monday afternoon the University board received a “Letter of Intent” from the AC3. While roadblocks, pertinent dates, and legal issues are a part of the process, audience members pressed community issues. Faculty member Pat Mishe asked about Olive Kettering Library and its future. AC3 member Laura Markham replied, “…We all went to school with Joe Cali.” While some questions sought security that cannot be granted, the fight is being fought. Laura Markham’s arrival after the meeting started was a testament to Eric Bates comments on “late nights all about Antioch… some of us have lost clients.” The meeting had a steep stack. Many different community members had chance to voice their opinion and overall it was received well. Operations Manager Corri Frohlich commented on how well the meeting went. “People asked informed questions.” Frohlich said.
The AC3 remained optimistic, but honest. Eric Bates told the community, “[W]e are in a moment in our collective history, where we can do this.” The community heard these encouraging words, mixed with realities of student retention, Yellow Springs business relations, and unemployment. As a panel they survived community. Then they went to the Cafeteria for lunch with students and other community members. While in the café many AC3 members spread out speaking to faculty, staff, and students. Then at 1pm many of the same people went to main building for AdCil. Andrzej Bloch immediately opened the floor and Pat Mische hit the ground running. Prof. Mische asked about faculty seats on the board, clear communication, and the inevitable wait period between now and June. Some AC3 members spoke to these issues but overall the main point was that AC3 is here to get a deal done, and make college independence. The issues of how the school will operate and faculty proceedings will be in the hands of another entity. Catherine Jordan suggested ”scenario planning” because even the AC3 cannot promise an outcome of this complicated process. Eric Bates told Hassan Rahmanian, “[T]o make negotiations that are fair and balanced, that’s tricky.” AdCil asked about how it could help and made pleas on the part of community members, refrencing the “rollercoaster ride” that the community has experienced. Hassan Nejad was on speakerphone for the duration of meeting. The committees that AdCil created were encouraged by the AC3. Members were told to continue to meet and try to come up with workable solutions. Visiting AdCil, the AC3 seemed to show an understanding of Antioch that most fear being lost. First year Eva Erikson attended AdCil gaining clarity on the role of the AC3. “It was good to hear, to keep morale…it’s still up in the air.” Eva stated “They are going to help us but they are not magicians with wands.” When asked, the AC3 confirmed that this is not a sentimental journey for them. They are just trying to get the college in an independent state, and do so as smoothly as possible.
Next the ACCC went to committee meetings, and met with students, staff, and faculty again. The meetings were held in Weston Hall. People talked in small groups about communication, budgets, and governance. Beth Goodney, Jamila Hunter, Fela Pierre-Louis, and Julian Sharp participated in a conference call with Alums across the country. People were discussing governance upstairs in a quiet room, while others discussed the budget and the information around it. Communications focused on positive PR, Alums, and Antiochians.org. Antioch community members came together to debate tactics, while discussing realities of the current situation. After the committees the AC3 went to have dinner with the faculty in the Inn. They talked and answered questions. Philosophy professor Scott Warren described the AC3, “they are taking time out of their work, their lives and working on this all day… you know good people.” The next stop for them was the dorms and they were there. Alums were in Units, Birch, Mills, and North. Just like the schedule said, they where talking to students. After interviewing some students it was obvious that the review was mixed, although this was clearly because of limited student participation in the meetings, as opposed to negative feelings about the ACCC itself.
The members met with students asking about their needs and concerns. Drew Geckle, second year, met Eric Bates and Rick Daily in Unit #1 during the dorm visit. He told the Record, “We got the impression that they wanted to know about what life was like on campus.” Some students just didn’t see or meet the AC3 all weekend. The dorm interactions seemed to have a positive effect for some like first year Stacy Johnson, who told the record that she thought it was productive. Students who met with the AC3 like first year Ian DeLaire who attended the North meeting was impressed and skeptical. “They were incredibly friendly” he noted, “They had a much different understanding of the quality of education. Their view was based on their experience when they were students here rather than what’s going on.”
Through committees, lunch, and dorm visits the AC3 made themselves accessible to students and the general consensus was that the visit was successful. Corri Frohlich told the record that she thought the AC3 did a good job gaining participation from the campus. In AdCil it was reported that the AC3 submitted a letter of intent to the Antioch University Board of Trustees this past Monday. The letter will be discuss during the BOT conference call scheduled for this Thursday. Community Manager Chelsea Martens commented on these new developments. “This is a really positive thing for Antioch College, it’s the direction we were hoping for.” Martens told the Record, “We still have to hold out for what comes out of the February BOT meeting.” As we move forward Antioch will continue trying to fight for community process and the salvation of larger morals.


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Island hop through one of estern Maine's beautiful archipelagos searching for wildlife, exploring pocket beaches, and maybe even hike to a lighthouse. The Great Wass archipelago is also an excellent area for viewing harbor seals and bald eagles.
|Where:||Trip meets at the Camden National Bank 51 Main Street, Jonesport|
|Included:||All kayaking gear (tandem kayaks, PFD's, paddles, dry bags), guide services, basic kayak instruction|
|Reservations:||Sunrise Canoe and Kayak|
Each trip is led by a Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide who will brief you on safety and proper paddling technique before leaving shore and help you identify wildlife and points of interest during the trip.
This trip is conducted in our comfortable, stable two-person kayaks which are perfect for enabling a group of mixed ability to experience the wonders of this coastal environment.
While we do paddle further on full day trips than our half-day trips we do not spend the entire time paddling! Our full day trips are centered around extraordinary destinations best reached by kayak that we will want to spend some time enjoying. We may stop more than once during the day to stretch and take time to both relax and explore our primary destination for an hour or more.
There are three itineraries we run in the Great Wass archipelago. All three are beautiful island hopping destinations with excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife. If you have a preferred destination your guide will make that request a priority however wind and tide conditions may dictate the final course of your Great Wass archipelago trip.
The Mistake island trip that visits Moose Peak lighthouse is an option on certain days of the month when the tides are favorable.
For kayaking, we recommend wearing something on your feet that you don't mind getting wet, shorts or light pants, a seasonable top with an extra layer (fleece, jacket, etc.), and a hat that provides sun protection. Other items you may want are sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars, camera, snack, and water. We provide dry bags for you to pack items in.
Bring your favorite lunch to enjoy at our longer stop.
Group size is limited to 12 participants. A minimum of 4 participants is required to run a trip.
Contact Sunrise Canoe and Kayak, Rob Scribner


After learning of the tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson of a traumatic brain injury, it has been brought to our attention the dangers of what neuroscientists and surgeons call the "talk and die" syndrome. What may seem like a minor head injury can unexpectedly turn into a more serious situation than first realized.
"It's very common for someone who's had a fall or been in a car accident to appear perfectly lucid just after the impact but then to suddenly, rapidly deteriorate," stated Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino, director of Duke University Medical Center's Neurosciences Critical Care Unit in an article recently posted on CNN.com.
"A patient can appear so deceivingly normal at first," said Graffagnino," but they actually have a brain bleed and as the pressure builds up, they'll experience classic symptoms of a traumatic brain injury." Because this type of traumatic brain injury can come from even the smallest of falls, it is very important to get checked out by a doctor immediately after a slip and fall, automobile accident or other types of head injuries.


One of the main questions regarding 3DShoemaker is how to import shoe lasts. Users often already have collections of shoe lasts and want to be able to parametrically edit them in 3DShoemaker. This can be done, but it requires that you first parameterize the shoe last. It is essentially reverse engineering a shoe last and it takes time and skill to complete. But once you have a good shoe last design parameterized, it can be used as a base style on which to build a complete library of shoe lasts. The resulting standardization is a core benefit behind the parametric design approach of 3DShoemaker. Parameterization of shoe lasts is the topic of this tutorial. The following is just one of many possible sequences to carry out this task.
- Build a new shoe last of the intended size and from the closest template you currently have.
- Import the existing shoe last file. It can be in stl, iges, obj, or other format. If it is within a Rhino 3DM file, make sure the plugin is paused first so as to not overwrite current session data.
- Create curves for the bottom edge and the top edge of the reference shoe last. If the reference data is surfaces (iges, step, etc.), then this part is just a matter of duplicating the surface edges. If it is a mesh (stl, obj, etc.), then you’ll likely want to use the Rhino command ExtractMeshEdges. For very imprecise edges, you can interpolate a curve while picking mesh vertices. Here is a useful conversion tool between various geometry file formats in case Rhino support is lacking.
- Create new layers with unique color coding for the imported shoe last and curves and populate them (otherwise the plugin will delete the data during the development process).
- Orient the imported data to properly align with the parametric model. The gumball is a useful tool for this and transparency helps too. This is a step you may want to repeat multiple times throughout the parameterization process as it can be difficult in some cases to get the correct orientation from the start.
- Adjust the parametric curves one at a time in order to match the imported shoe last. It’s useful to turn on clipping planes for the curve being edited which clips both the parametric and imported shoe lasts at the editing plane. Below is a suggested order for adjusting the parametric curves. It may be necessary to repeat these steps multiple times if it’s necessary to more closely match the reference shoe last.
- Last bottom edge
- Last top edge
- Cross sections
- Last body and toe wall curves from various views
- Any remaining curves
- Hide the reference last and focus on getting a good smooth final parametric shoe last with primary sizing measurements that make sense.
- Remove the reference data and save as a new template.
The final result will be a parametric shoe last that closely but not exactly matches the imported shoe last.
It is very important to save regularly during this process. Incremental save is very handy for this as it doesn’t overwrite previous save files which is important if issues arise. Also, make sure to keep an eye on the command prompt to see that the plugin data is being saved properly (a message saying plugin data not saved properly may come up if issues are encountered). Note this is this is a feature that will be released in the next version of 3DShoemaker.
Parametrizing shoe lasts is probably the most challenging part of 3DShoemaker. If it is something you would rather outsource, please contact us.


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It’s hard to believe it’s been about 14 years since we purchased a little cottage by the sea in the lower Florida Keys.
It has been a fabulous journey and a creative work in progress that we have enjoyed sharing with friends & family.
Island life is a beautiful life surrounded by the ocean with all it’s sights, sounds and scents.
It is one of my favorite place to be.
It is worth waking up at sunrise to experience views like this one from our dock.
In the morning after sunrise the sky opens up in shades of blue.
Our yellow lab, Autumn Island Mountain Dog loves the ocean breeze from her perch on our boat dock.
This is a perfect place to relax and watch the sea life as the day begins.
Autumn & her cousins having fun.


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Lithuanian parliament allocates additional 130 million for national defence
Thursday, July 10, 2014
The Seimas of Lithuania adopted budget amendments which allow to increase spending on national defence by LTL 130 million (EUR 37.6 million). 100 MPs voted in favour of the proposal, none voted against and 2 abstained.
In the coming 5 years Saab Bofors Dynamics AB company of Sweden will be providing munitions for Carl-Gustav grenade launchers of the Baltic States' armed forces, the Ministry of National Defence informs.
Over 1.3 billion litas (EUR 0.376 billion) will be spent on defence in Lithuania in 2015, compared to 980 million litas, or 0,78 percent GDP this year, he said. But the Seimas of Lithuania plans next week to approve the allocation of additional 130 million litas for defence for this year.

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The Really Big Film Festival
June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s a premiere night at MSA, complete with a red carpet and photo op! The evening begins at 5pm with a special screening of Doctor Who Am I, a documentary about a the journey of a Doctor Who filmmaker who is “reluctantly dragged back into the American Whoinverse,” followed by a Q & A with the director.
Cinematic Arts filmmakers walk the red carpet at 7pm, before the film festival begins at 7:30pm. A panel of industry experts will determine film awards to be announced that evening and audience members are invited to vote for the”Fan Favorite” award.
This action packed evening is FREE — donations to support MSA Cinematic Arts will be gratefully accepted.


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I'm a sucker for all Holiday related foods and with Thanksgiving just days away, I've been getting in the mood to spend some time in the kitchen. As much as I love the favorites—mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, stuffing, yada yada yada—it's definitely more fun to try out a new spin on old classics. Food blogs are a great resource for getting inspiration and discovering new recipes, here's a look at some that I'm planning on testing out in the next month and a half.
Viennese Hot Chocolate, Flagrante Delicia
Gingerbread Apple Upside-Down Cake, Smitten Kitchen
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Savory Sweet Life
Candied Yams, Recession Kitchen
Apple Crisp, The Dog's Breakfast

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed in Wednesday’s budget that a levy on U.K. bank profits would drop from 8% to 3% from 2023 to largely offset a 6 percentage point rise in corporation tax.
The expected reduction in the bank surcharge will cut the amount raised from the levy by 4 billion pounds ($5.5 billion) in the five years to March 2027, according to a government analysis. Sunak also raised the threshold at which banks are subject to the additional levy to 100 million pounds from 25 million pounds.
The move is a bid to keep the tax regime for lenders in line with other financial centers, the Treasury said. Taken together, the changes mean banks will still pay a higher overall corporation tax of 28%, compared to a current effective rate of 27%.
“Given the overall tax position of other global financial centers, we urge HM Treasury to keep the banking and finance sector’s total tax rate under active review,” lobby group UK Finance said in a statement.
The chancellor of the exchequer had signaled in March that the Treasury would review the tax “to ensure that the combined rate of tax on banks’ profits does not increase substantially from its current level.” If left unchanged, banks would have seen taxes on their earnings rise to 33% in 2023, as the U.K. government increases corporation taxes levied on businesses throughout the economy to help fund coronavirus support programs.
The surcharge was announced in 2015 by then-chancellor George Osborne, and it’s been in effect since January 2016. Osborne introduced the measure to ensure banks made a “fair contribution” to the exchequer as he gradually reduced a separate bank levy charged on balance sheet equity and liabilities of banks and building societies.
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My article An Imaginary Meeting: The Making of MotherVoiceTalk (2008) was published in The Art of Immersive Soundscapes, eds. Pauline Minevich, Ellen Waterman, Regina: University of Regina Press, 2013. It comes with a DVD that has the piece on it. These are the links to it:


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It seems they may have overstayed their welcome.
Kendall Jenner, 22, appeared to get a parking ticket outside of Sugarfish in Beverly Hills after lunch with boyfriend Blake Griffin on Sunday.
The model wore an all-black ensemble for the daytime date with her 28-year-old NBA pro boyfriend.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star wore a black hoodie with matching yoga pants that highlighted the Victoria’s Secret model’s slender pins.
Jenner wore a white t-shirt under the hoodie and white sneakers.
The reality TV star’s raven tresses were left untied and parted down the middle.
Her Clippers power forward beau was dressed in a similarly discreet manner, pairing a black hoodie pulled up over his head, plus dark sweatpants and white sneakers.
The 2011 NBA Rookie Of The Year and his Instagram celebrity girlfriend may however have overstayed their welcome at the Los Angeles restaurant.
The superstar couple appeared to have a parking ticket tucked under their wiper blade by the time they finished lunch.


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Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel in Pernem, north Goa, formally celebrated the beginning of the Christmas season and its first anniversary on December 21 at its fine dining restaurant – The Tavern Dining Room, Verandah & Bar – that offers exquisite cuisine with a spectacular view to match.
The meal was created, showcased and inspired by Chef Christopher Saleem, renowned all over for his delectable offerings at his restaurants in Goa called Sublime& Elevar. Dinner at Fort The Tavern was supplemented by a breathtaking sky full of stars that clothed the sweeping views of green Goa and its blue Arabian Sea and brought in the festive spirit with a magical feeling.
The four-course spread was paired by a sommelier from Sula with a selection of some of the finest wines India& France has to offer. The evening began early with a welcome aperitif to allow guests to bask in the full glory of the beautiful sunsets at Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel. They mingled, wished each other a very merry season and found themselves awestruck at the sheer beauty of nature from this secluded vantage point.
Singer-songwriter Natalie Matos added a background score to the scene with stirring music accompanied by Vivek Philippe on percussion.Their uplifting performance leads you on a unique journey that winds it’sway across a number of genres including folk, soul, jazz, R&B and pop, with a number of their own originals & recognisable covers that brought a great buzz to the night.
The evening began with an amuse bouche of a watermelon and feta salad with coriander and mint dressing that was light on both tongue and stomach. The first course at the sit down dinner was a roasted cauliflower and garlic soup with crispy spinach offering a medley of textures. This was paired with a Sula Sauvignon Blanc 2016.
A filo pastry came next, stuffed with prawn, ricotta and asparagus on black tahini and saffron. For vegetarians, the filo simply skipped the prawn. Both sang with flavour and were accompanied perfectly with Sula Sauvignon Blanc 2016.
The third course brought continents together – a Goan-inspired dish for meat lovers and a French-inspired one for vegetarians. There was rawa fried fillet of sea bass on Goan chorizo risotto, crispy fried okra and tambdi bhaji (red amaranth) that offered a modern take on local favourites. Across the divide were zucchini cups overflowing with ratatouille and herbs on potato gratin, green spinach and white wine cream sauce. Both dishes were paired with Le Gran Pinot Noir from France 2015.
Finally, dessert tied it all in, taking the shape of a silken tofu cheesecake with ginger crumble and pickled lime. It was dainty and delicious, allowing uncommon flavours to fuse perfectly together. A serving of Sula Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2015 came alongside.
The event was supported by curator of the Tavern menu Christopher Saleem, Sula Wines, artisan bread company Rare Republic in Siolim, and cheese specialty firm Fromagerie Happy Cow with their locally made produce.
Hosted by Director Rainer Stoll, the evening was attended by high profile guests, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the unique setting and left more than pleased to return again simply for a taste of Chef Christopher Saleem’s food at The Tavern at Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel.
The Tarvern Dining is a a destination of fine dining – a great day out with stunning views, awesome food & fine wines.


Clark County Celebrities
Author Amy Roloff will be the featured speaker Monday at Clark College during a daylong event, “History and Bias Encoded in Language.”
Camas — Native son Jimmie Rodgers performed two 90-minute concerts at Journey Community Church on Sept. 25, to benefit Loaves and Fishes and its Meals on Wheels program. Rodgers, born in Camas in 1933, learned music from his mother and became a chart-topper in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits such as “Honeycomb,” “Oh-Oh, I’m Falling In Love Again” and “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine.”
Jimmie Rodgers fans take note: He’s due back in Camas. One of the town’s most famous sons is heading home for a special visit this September.
B.G.’s Jonathan Jackson, a star of ‘General Hospital,’ says shows still have a future
Changes to how Americans watch television could have profound consequences for an actor, musician and writer from Battle Ground. Jonathan Jackson, who had a six-year run on “General Hospital” beginning when he was 11, returned to the show in 2009 to reprise the role of Lucky Spencer, a part he originated.
Summer has been more than a little hectic for Vancouver singer Katelynne Cox. In the past two months, Cox has played in more than 10 states as part of her “Making an Impact” tour with Garrett Godsey.
When former Vancouver resident José Rubio agreed to sing the national anthem at an event at the Santa Barbara, Calif., Polo & Racquet Club, he had no idea that he’d be performing for royalty. A few weeks before the charity polo match, which took place Saturday, Rubio learned that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be in attendance, and that Prince William would be playing in the match.
B.G.’s Wolverton also pursues artistic endeavors
When it comes to political cartoons, there’s a fine line between pushing the envelope enough to interest people and being so edgy that newspapers won’t run your work. It’s a line Battle Ground cartoonist and artist Monte Wolverton has walked for the past 15 years. His left-leaning cartoons are syndicated to more than 850 newspapers worldwide, including The Columbian. They appear in the Daily News Los Angeles and in 100-200 other papers each week, and have run in the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.
Miss Washington USA Angelina Kayyalaynen may not have placed at the Miss USA Pageant, but it was still a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the 21-year-old Camas resident. “After the pageant is over and done with, only one girl wins, but what you take away are the memories and the friendships you make with the people you meet there,” Kayyalaynen said.
It was an extra special Father’s Day for Battle Ground actor, musician and writer Jonathan Jackson. He nabbed his fourth Daytime Emmy Entertainment Award, and brought his two older children on stage with him to accept it. The 38th annual Emmys were Sunday in Las Vegas, and Jackson, 29, won in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category for his portrayal of Lucky Spencer on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital.”
Battle Ground’s Jonathan Jackson, 29, has won a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for his portrayal of Lucky Spencer on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital.” Jackson previously won three Daytime Emmys for the role, which he originated at age 11. He left “General Hospital” in 1999, and the part of Lucky was recast. Jackson reprised the role in October 2009.
Battle Ground — Battle Ground’s Jonathan Jackson, 29, has been nominated for his eighth Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for his portrayal of Lucky Spencer on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital.” Jackson has already won three Daytime Emmys for the role, which he originated at age 11. He left “General Hospital” in 1999, and the part of Lucky was recast. Jackson reprised the role in October 2009.
Vancouver’s Lee Birchfield got his first gig as a paid Elvis Presley impersonator at age 13. Now the 29-year-old musician is about to compete against 25 of the top Elvis impersonators from around the world.
Vancouver man puzzled by early departure from reality TV show
If viewers of the ABC reality television show “The Bachelorette” were surprised by Jon Ellsworth’s decision to greet Ashley Hebert by throwing her over his shoulder, they’d have been shocked by his initial plan. Ellsworth originally planned to introduce himself to Hebert in a tear-away suit. He’d rip it off and be wearing nothing but a Speedo.
When TV audiences around the country tune in for the Miss USA Pageant on June 19, Washington’s representative will be ready. Since she was crowned Miss Washington USA last fall, Angelina Kayyalaynen has been preparing to compete for the national title in Las Vegas next month.
The Vancouver contestant was eliminated on the season premiere of "The Bachelorette."
The Columbian's Clark County Celebrities web page spotlights residents' brushes with fame, be they enduring, such as former Mousekeeter Cubby O'Brien's decades-long drumming career, or fleeting, such as a turn on "Wheel of Fortune."
Clark County is home to actors, including "One Tree Hill" star Bethany Joy Galeotti and "General Hospital" veteran Jonathan Jackson, authors such as Karen Kingsbury and Lisa Jackson and musicians ranging from Tom May to members of the band Enation. We've also got athletes -- NASCAR driver Greg Biffle grew up in Vancouver.
The area has had its share of reality television connections, as well. Locals have appeared on shows including "The Amazing Race," "Hell's Kitchen" and "Project Runway."
You'll find out more about the stars in our own backyard here on The Columbian's virtual Walk of Fame. If you have ideas about other local celebrities to include, contact our features department at email@example.com.


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text: David P. Armstrong, PhD, is the Director of the Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center (HWTAC) located at the School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY). He has a doctorate in sociology from the University at Albany, SUNY and has worked in the field of health workforce studies since 2003. Dr. Armstrong manages the day-to-day operations of HWTAC and provides direct assistance to states and organizations engaged in health workforce planning. Dr. Armstrong has an extensive background in conducting health workforce studies. He has presented nationwide and produced dozens of reports on the health care workforce in New York and the US.


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An unmanned aerial vehicle that's intended to use a combination of solar power and stored electricity is being developed by Ascent Solar Technologies and Bye Aerospace, both companies announced Tuesday.
Ascent Solar will be supplying flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules designed for Bye's drone, the Silent Sentinel.
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Alyssa Milano Wants Her Pregnancy Pillow Back!Chris Rogers
Alyssa Milano is edging on being eight months pregnant. So, when it comes to getting her way, she definitely deserves it! But her dog doesn’t seem to be getting the memo!
Maybe her dog senses that she’ll have to be sharing the attention around the house for the rest of her life. Might as well eat it up now!
Milano is claiming to be just under 8-months pregnant, but will not release the due date out of fear of the paparazzi stalking the hospital.
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Update: I am back on, obviously having jumped to conclusions! Now I’ll search for that Somali data I wanted….
About a month ago I reported to you that I couldn’t get on any Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) databases that I use regularly to write this blog. So, I started calling all over the ORR and the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services.
I got one computer techy guy who told me that my IP address could be being blocked. So, I called all over the place (over a couple of days) within those agencies and made a ruckus. Lo and behold a few days later I had access to the PUBLIC INFORMATION again and have had it ever since. Today I needed the database to see what year we started bringing Somalis to the US and you guessed it! I cannot get onto anything at the Administration for Children and Families (and consequently cannot get ORR databases). Urghhh!
Anyone else having problems?