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GUEST POST: Who are the conversation starters in the Scottish Parliament when it comes to marginalised women?
Today we're publishing the next blog in a series from the current student placements Engender is hosting from the University of Strathclyde Applied Gender Studies and Research Methods course.
In Mary Galloway's second post, she builds on her research into how often multiply marginalised women are mentioned in the Scottish Parliament. Here, she looks more closely at who is starting these conversations and why this further calls for more diverse representation in Parliament. You can read Mary's first post here and third post here.
My first blog provided a snapshot of how often multiply marginalised women come up in discussions in the Scottish Parliament. I will now follow up with a closer look at who is starting these conversations. This is an important line of inquiry as it tells us whose inclusion results in the representation of women facing multiple discriminations. During my research, a number of characteristics related to the person who had mentioned women with multiple protected characteristics were recorded, including their gender, role in Parliament and party. Each of these indicates a different element of Parliament and its proceedings in relation to the representation of multiply marginalised women.
I firstly looked at the gender of who was talking about women facing multiple discriminations. The Good Parliament Report by Dr Sarah Childs (who is on the board for the Scottish Parliament’s upcoming audit) makes the argument that women representatives are more likely to raise the issues and concerns of women, making their equal representation democratically vital. The results produced by my research (see Figure 1) clearly corroborate such a claim. It shows that women Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) outperform their representation in Parliament for Session 5 (of one-third of MSPs) in all three areas of parliamentary business in terms of how often they mention women with multiple protected characteristics. It should be noted that the Official Report includes contributions from both witnesses and MSPs, explaining the difference seen between the three areas of parliamentary business.
Nevertheless, women MSPs accounted for 72% of mentions in the Official Report, which were by MSPs (as opposed to witnesses), illustrating that they still massively outperformed their representation. Figure 1 also shows that in Meetings of the Parliament and committee meetings, i.e., the Official Report, women accounted for 85% of instances where women with multiple protected characteristics were discussed. Consequently, it is clear that women are the main drivers of discussions about women facing multiple discriminations, and therefore their representation in Parliament is crucial. Similarly, it shows that men in the Scottish Parliament should be allocating more attention to the needs of vulnerable women so that reliance is not solely on women, as it has here.
The second aspect of the ‘conversation starters’ identity that I looked at was their role in Parliament as either a witness or an MSP. As shown in Figure 2, representatives external to the Scottish Parliament, as opposed to MSPs internal to it, were more likely to mention women with multiple protected characteristics; they accounted for 25 of the 46 instances found. Nearly half of the instances where an MSP mentioned women with multiple protected characteristics were references to witness evidence or work done for such women by the non-governmental organisations of which witnesses were a part. This illustrates that without the contribution of witnesses, the recognition of women facing multiple discriminations would be even more limited. This is, of course, part of the purpose of witnesses giving evidence; however, the low frequency with which marginalised women are mentioned, once instances by witnesses are taken out, indicates that their contributions are not proportionately translating into work by MSPs. Furthermore, 24 out of the 25 mentions of women with multiple protected characteristics by witnesses were by a woman, illustrating that diversity in the witnesses called is just as crucial as the diversity of MSPs in Parliament.
MSPs were the subject of the third point of examination of who mentioned women facing multiple discriminations, as the party balance of these instances was compared. Figure 3 displays the party share of Written questions and answers (WQAs) about women with multiple protected characteristics. It shows that Scottish Labour representatives accounted for three-quarters of these, compared to SNP, who accounted for a small fraction. This is despite the SNP’s 49% share of seats in the Scottish Parliament versus Labour’s 19%. In contrast, Figure 4 shows that the SNP accounted for 45% of motions in which women with multiple protected characteristics were mentioned, while Scottish Labour accounted for 27%. This illustrates that the SNP’s responsibility for such motions far better matches their representation in Parliament than it does in their WQAs. It equally illustrates that Labour outperforms them in both, relative to their share of seats, however. There subsequently appears to be, as well as a lack of intersectional discussions of gender across the Scottish Parliament, a lack of such discussions specifically within the Scottish Government. This is important as it is likely to have had significant implications for Scottish government policy.
Evidently, numerous divisions alter the likelihood of a person in Parliament discussing women with multiple protected characteristics. This makes a strong case for the increased diversification of Parliament and the greater integration of intersectionality into the mainstream Scottish Parliament’s (and Scottish Government’s) approach to gender.
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Don’t want to share your movie time with anyone or don’t want anyone else to hear you, or would like to play video games on a big screen without sound, there is a time when you wish to connect your headphones to your TV, well this post is for you.
Prior to the rise of smart TVs, streaming services, gaming consoles, and specific TV headphone products, there weren’t many ways to connect headphones to your TV. But presently, these items have opened up numerous choices.
In this article, you will find numerous ways to connect your headphones to your TV so you can choose the most appropriate one.
- 1 How to connect Headphones to a TV?
- 2 Conclusion
How to connect Headphones to a TV?
Below are a few ways to connect your wired and wireless headphones to your TV.
This is the most basic and uncomplicated technique for connecting your headphones. Check the back of your TV. Does it have a 3.5mm jack to plug in your headphone directly? If there is, then just plug it in. However, it means sitting very close to your TV or audio device for a wire to be used to bridge the distance conveniently. There are still a few good plug-in options. You can get an RCA-to- 3.5mm female adapter. Simple and inexpensive are two qualities of this setup. Newer televisions typically do away with analog outputs in favor of digital optical outputs. For this, you’ll need a DAC (digital-to-analog converter in order to plug in a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The fact that many Bluetooth transmitters double as receivers are convenient. If your TV is Bluetooth-enabled, but you only have wired headphones, you can still use Bluetooth to connect to your TV by placing a Bluetooth transmitter in receiver mode into your headphones. With a Bluetooth transmitter, you may have the best of both worlds!
Connecting with the remote of a streaming device
Connecting to your streaming device’s remote control, if one is available, is an additional, more practical choice. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ and Roku Ultra are well-known Roku products with remote headphone jacks. If the remote you’re using doesn’t work with headphones, Roku also provides an update. You can listen through your phone by using the Roku Remote app, available for Android and IOS.
Additionally, just like Roku, users can plug headphones into the remote and listen to the TV. If you have an Xbox or PlayStation, you can plug headphones into the controller and use that to watch TV. If you already own the necessary devices (like a Roku or Xbox One), this solution has the advantage that plugging in a set of headphones is incredibly simple.
The only drawback to wiring your headphones this way is that you can only use them to listen to streaming-only content. Except if your streaming device doubles as your TV (like the Roku TV lineup from TCL and Hisense).
Your Console or Streaming Box Supports Bluetooth
Bluetooth headphones can be directly paired with your gaming console or streaming device if it supports the technology.
To determine whether your device supports Bluetooth, you must check its model and manual. Support varies depending on the model version, So just because you see a bit on Google, don’t expect Roku or Xbox to support it.
You’re usually limited to using one headphone, like when you pair your Bluetooth headphones directly to your TV. The Apple TV 4K stands out as an exception to this rule because it offers dual private listening mode if you’re wearing compatible headphones. You can wirelessly pair up to two pairs of Air Pods to your Apple TV, so if you live in an all-Apple home, this is a pretty cool feature.
Connecting through external audio devices
Most electronics, including A/V receivers and even external speakers, have a plug that can be used to attach a pair of headphones. This is very useful when you have multiple source devices (a spilling gadget, cable boxes, receiving cables, etc.). Depending on your device, there might be a headphone output, or you could use an adapter like the RCA adapter.
Most A/V receivers have a ¼ inch headphone jack on the front. So, if you have 3.5 mm jack headphones, you only need a simple adapter.
The connection process of wireless headphones is a little more complicated, but the majority of users will find them more convenient for a living room setup.
Set-top box Bluetooth
Streaming video equipment such as the Amazon’s Fire TV Cube and Apple TV 4K can also stream audio over Bluetooth. You can start streaming immediately after putting your Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode by simply following the on-screen directions found in the Bluetooth settings of your streaming device.
As a general rule, this approach only allows you to stream material from the device you’re now connected to, and it is ineffective until you have the Apple TV 4K 2021 model. This gadget serves as an audio distributor for any sound your TV is capable of handling because it employs an HDMI eARC connection.
The advantage of using RF headsets over others is that they provide a base station with a 3.5 mm jack, RCA cable, or optical connection and operate using radio frequencies. Typically, Bluetooth headphones have a range of 30 feet and can only be connected to one device at once.
However, RF headphones may connect to many devices at once and have a range of about 350 feet.
TV Bluetooth streaming
Bluetooth streaming is increasingly becoming a standard feature on TVs. You can check if your TV supports this feature by going through the audio settings. If your TV has Bluetooth capability, just put your headphones in pairing mode and follow on-screen directions to get everything set up.
However, latency is one thing to consider in this situation. Many Bluetooth connections between the TV and the headphones cause a slight lag. Even minimal lag can cause issues with audio-visual sync, which means that actions on the screen will happen a few hundredths of a second before you hear the sound, even though this isn’t a problem for music streaming.
So, these were a few ways how to connect both wired and wireless headphones to TV. You can choose the most appropriate one according to your own preference. Hope you find them helpful.
Jordan is the Phones Editor for WantedTech, covering all things phone-related. He’s written about phones for over five years and plans to continue for a long while to come. He loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. Jordan likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. Jordan tends to lurk on social media, but you can best reach him on Twitter.


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The meeting focused on the post-war situation in the region, the Azerbaijani parliament told AzVision.az.
Marina Kaljurand, Co-Chair from the EU, touched upon the issue of terrorists detained during the post-war period, as well as the recent tension on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
Javanshir Feyziyev, Co-Chair from Azerbaijan, provided detailed information about the current situation in the region and answered his colleague’s questions.
Feyziyev noted that Armenia is trying to portray saboteurs it had sent to the territory of Azerbaijan after the 44-day Patriotic War as “prisoners of war”, as well as Azerbaijan’s measures to reinforce border on its liberated territories as an “attack”.
The co-chair from Azerbaijan accused Armenia of spreading disinformation aimed at misleading the international community.
Feyziyev also expressed Azerbaijan’s dissatisfaction with the text of the draft resolution, entitled “prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan”, which will be discussed in the European Parliament on May 20.
He also said that the recent tension on the border stemmed from the fact that during the occupation, Armenia crossed into Azerbaijani territory, set up posts and settled in the occupied territories.
Feyziyev stressed that accusations against Azerbaijan by Western circles on the basis of Armenia’s disinformation are incomprehensible.

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- Earlier this week, I went to Road Runner Sports because I had a gift certificate. I didn’t find anything I needed, but I did end up getting a gait analysis done. Interestingly, my arches are so high that when they did an impression of my feet, no connection at all showed between the ball of my foot and my heel. She also showed me a bit of collapsing of my right arch when I run (the foot with the achilles issue) and convinced me to try the custom inserts. Verdict so far (after one run)? I hate them. They force my foot to land in an unnatural way. I’ll run in them one more time, but it’s pretty likely I’ll be returning them.
- I have a 6, a 10, and a 3 mile run left this week. I prefer to run my long run during the week, but right now I have a choice of running the 10 in 29 degree (feels like 12) weather or running it this weekend with temps in the high 40s/low 50s. Needless to say, I’m trying to figure out where I can shoehorn a 10 mile run into an already over packed weekend.
- This Sunday I’m running my first race of the year – the Love the Run You’re With 5k. I know there are going to be a lot of bloggers there, so look for me. I’ll be doing packet pick up before the race and then running with my clients. I’m really excited to have them experience their first race! Next up is a 10k training group starting in about two weeks.
Don’t forget my ALO Capri giveaway! (If you’ve donated to BOMF prior to the giveaway, I’ll give you the extra entries based on that.)
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Roadrunner Sports ALWAYS recommends custom inserts – ALWAYS. Take it for what it is worth. My advice is to get your gait analyzed by a Sports Biomechanist if you think you might have issues.
yes, i'd choose to run that long run in 40s over 20s too
man, I'd run all day in the 40's…I don't get the need for inserts for high arches, I totally get the idea for low/no arches, but high?!?!
Definitely a good call pushing your long run to decent weather! Hope you can squeeze it in… I know you will.Have fun at the race too!
enjoy your gorgeous 10 miles! see you on sunday!
Good luck on Sunday!
Love the Run You're With 5k – sounds soooooo awesome!!!Enjoy it!
I was put in motion control shoes and inserts! I ran in the inserts once and never again . . now I go minimalst only. Have fun at the run. I was thinking of doing that one!
I got custom inserts from RRS a while back, but no one there told me I had to slowly break them in. One 8 mile run of awful pain later, they were returned. My feet are fiiiiiiiiiiine.
I was wearing custom orthotics and I am still wearing them for daily walking, but I won't wear them for running anymore. They slowed me down and caused my legs tremendous pain after long runs. See you on Sunday! 😉

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Build New Routines
Well behaved dogs have routines to follow and know what you expect of them. A new baby can easily be a disruption. Preparing your dog ahead of time with new routines is crucial to a happy transition. A few months before your due date, start introducing new habits to your dog. For example, if you plan on taking your baby for walks in the stroller at a different time than you would normally walk the dog, consider beginning a new dog walking schedule before the baby arrives.
Teach Your Dog Tricks
If you haven’t already, teach your dog some basic commands that can help with interactions such as when he tries to play with the baby’s toys or jump in their space.
Helpful commands may include:
- “Go to” cue (telling your dog to go to a certain spot, like a bed)
- Leave it
- Drop it
Start setting boundaries for your dog before the baby arrives. Reward them for not jumping on the couch in order to prepare them for when the baby may be on the couch. It’s not recommended to ever leave your dog unsupervised with the baby. Teach your dog which spaces in the house that are off limits or need to be invited into.
If you haven’t, now is a great time to start crate training the dog. As you will eventually set boundaries for the baby as well, this will become a haven for the dog where you have taught the soon-to-be toddler not to go.
Let the Dog Explore
As you prepare for the baby, begin by bringing new sights and smells into the environment to expose your dog to them. Let them sniff the new items such as strollers, highchairs, and car seats to get used to them. Once the dog seems comfortable around the still objects, introduce them to their movements. Practice walking with an empty stroller if you plan to walk the dog and baby together.
Let your dog get comfortable with all the new smells and sounds such as noisy toys and lotions or powders you plan to use with the baby. Playing baby noises from the internet at low volumes is a great way to introduce their sounds and can help avoid startling the dog once the baby is home.
Once the baby is born, bring home a blanket the baby was wrapped in for the dog to sniff and explore. Give your dog treats to create positive associations with the smells. There is a drastic difference between a dog sniffing a new scent and revisiting a familiar scent.
Don’t Force the Introduction
There is no rush to introduce your dog the minute the baby comes home. Whether you need to focus exclusively on the baby or if you want your dog to get used to the scent and sounds of the baby, it’s ok to keep them separated for a few days or longer.
Since dogs have a better sense of smell than us, they don’t need to directly sniff the baby. If you hold the baby, the dog will be able to smell the scent on you. You can use this to your advantage by associating the desired calm with the baby’s scent by practicing calm behavior when they are smelling you. Associate this calm behavior with positive reinforcers like treats. This helps positively reinforce calm behavior around the baby.
A Tired Dog is a Good Dog
Say Hello To Your Pet Without the Baby
Whenever you are away from your dog, you know they’ve missed you. Even if someone had taken them to exercise, it is a real possibility that the dog will still bark or jump out of excitement.
First, enter the house without the baby to avoid having to correct your dog and to let them calm down. Have your partner or support system wait outside with the baby. Then swap spaces so the dog can say hello to them too.
Claim Your Space
Be aware of the space around you as you want to be in an area where physical separation is easy. Be sure that you invite the dog into the baby’s space to ensure they don’t jump onto you and the baby. Consider having your dog on a leash in case of unwanted behaviors so they can easily be redirected.
Keep Your Environment Pest Free
Since your dog and baby are going to be living together, it is important to keep your dog protected from pests and internal parasites that could possibly affect your home and baby. Talk to your vet about monthly parasite protection for your dog to help protect them from fleas and ticks.
Help Your Dog Love the Baby
It may be tempting to give your dog attention only when the baby is asleep or elsewhere. However, you still want to give your dog attention such as petting, treats, and playing when the baby is present. When you feed the baby, consider feeding the dog at the same time. When you take the baby for a stroll, take the dog as well. This helps your dog associate positive reinforcement with your baby. Only do things with them together if you think it’s safe for you to handle. Start doing activities with another adult until you are comfortable predicting how your dog will behave.
Teach Your Baby to Be Gentle
Always Supervise Them
The truth is your pet could accidentally harm the baby. Infant behaviors such as squealing or quick movements may irritate or startle your dog. Look for signs that your dog may be uncomfortable with the baby such as:
- • Pacing
- • Unusual Eye Contact
- • Growling
- • Turning their head away, followed by a full turning of the body
- • Tucked tail
- • Ears back
- • Wide eyes (showing the whites of their eyes)
- • Tight facial expressions
- • Lip licking
If you notice these signs, separate them immediately. The dog should be encouraged to relax in a safe and quiet place such as their kennel. It’s not beneficial to punish the dog for showing anxious behaviors around the baby. The punishment may increase their concern of bad things associated with the baby being around.
Need Extra Help?
If you are having trouble acclimating your dog to a baby or just want professional advice prior to introducing them, seek out a licensed trainer with experience in dog and baby/toddler dynamics.
One resource is the Family Paws website and licensed Family Paws Educators.

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Supermarket Pastoral: a review bite of Food Inc.
The movie FOOD, INC. forces you to wonder: “How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to our families?”
The film begins by strolling through the supermarket aisle…scanning slowly over food labels, colorful packages and a variety of food products. Michael Pollan’s soothing voice relaxes us as we look at these food product labels and their narrative, that is, the story they are trying to sell us. This language, as Pollan calls it, is “supermarket pastoral” and according to him it is “the most seductive literary form, beguiling enough to survive in the face of a great many discomfiting facts.
This form of food marketing includes words like fresh, natural, organic, farm raised, grazed on green pastures, free range and rBGH free to list a few. This language tries to provide consumers with information, beyond a bar code and price, about how their food was raised; it attempts to tell the story of your food. It hopes to make you feel better about selecting, cooking and eating that $12.00 per pound pork chop. And for me it works. I believe and use that language myself.
But what about those other labels and stories in traditional supermarkets such as Farmer John’s “Farm-Fresh and Wholesome – From Our Family to Yours” or “Amish made.” None of these words are regulated, not certified by a third party, not monitored by the government and all simply fabrications of the corporation developing and selling these food products.
To delve deeper than the label and to follow the story of your food beyond the supermarket, to fields, feedlots, hen houses, kill floors and processing plants this is to know the true story of your food. Food Inc. takes you there whether you are ready or not.
The film is a graphic biopsy of the food system using vivid imagery to show links between corporations and federal food committees, to highlight ubiquitous ingredients found in almost all of the most popular food products and broadcasts footage of kill floors and meat packing plants I have never seen before (and oddly enough I have seen a lot).
The film does an extremely impressive job of highlighting how food is grown, processed and marketed. Showing us how political and industry bedfellows forward the good of corporations’ bottom line over family farmers, it points out how fundamentally misguided Monsanto and other such corporations are—to think a man whose lifetime career is to thresh and preserve seeds so farmers can save their own seed in order to replant them next year is considered to be “inciting farmers to commit patent infringement” on Monsanto is insane. What is even crazier is to sue, put out of business and ostracize this man from his community! But why do we not hear these stories (except in documentaries)? Why do we not get this information on any label?
“Farm Fresh Tofu (seeds designed by Monsanto) brought to you at the expense of people’s freedom and right to farm. Hmmm, the truth isn’t as ‘pastoral.’
And that is the point of FOOD, INC., to give people the real information, let them decide what they want to eat. I am certain if we really digested that information and held it in our consciousness to refer to every time we picked up a burger, a tofu sandwich or an ear of corn, we might make different choices at the supermarket.
To learn more about the film FOOD, INC. and learn what you can do to change our food system visit www.takepart.com/foodinc. UEPI and CFJ will be hosting screenings of this film in the near future so keep looking for new postings with dates, times and locations to see the film for yourself.
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Remely Place is located in the Village of Dewart, PA in Northumberland County. According to a market study by the Danter Company and supported by the latest census data, 29% of the residents in Northumberland County are paying in excess of 30% of their families’ income for non subsidized housing and utilities.
The development consists of 20 energy efficient, three bedroom single family homes, all of which are located within walking distance of the Post Office, restaurants, and a convenience market. This provides for additional transportation savings for its residents as wella s having a positive economic impact on local merchants and an increased tax base for the community as a whole.
The AHP subsidy amount requested was determined by calculating the additional down payment required, which in addition to all other sources (Homestead Act 137, Seller Contribution) will provide an affordable first mortgage payment for households of between 50% and 80% of the state’s average household income.


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Testosterone, also referred to as the ‘king of hormones’ for men, plays a crucial role in driving libido, regulating mood, and maintaining bone density. But did you know testosterone’s influence extends far beyond these well-known roles? Recent studies have unveiled an interesting relationship between testosterone levels and the immune system.
Keep reading the article to find out how your low testosterone levels might negatively affect your immune system.
Testosterone is a male sex hormone produced by the testes in men and by ovaries in females. Its production begins when the hypothalamus releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) to stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
LH and FSH work together to trigger testosterone formation by Leydig cells in the testes. It creates the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis that regulates testosterone production.
Testosterone is involved in many functions, such as:
It is interesting to note that testosterone levels fluctuate throughout a man’s life. They are the highest during early adolescence and then gradually decline after 30.
The decline in testosterone levels is a natural part of ageing, but sometimes other conditions, including liver disease, HIV, autoimmune disorder, etc., can also contribute to this issue. Many factors can contribute to this problem, including:
In men, healthy testosterone levels range from 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). Men with low testosterone (low T) have levels below 300 ng/dL.
Your body needs testosterone to function normally, but it fails to perform various processes when it does not get enough testosterone. As a result, you may experience low T symptoms, including:
These symptoms vary from person to person. Consult with a healthcare provider if you are tired of these unwanted low T signs and want to improve the quality of your life. They will help you find a suitable solution, such as lifestyle changes or testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
While all these low T symptoms are well-known, recent research discoveries suggest that abnormally low or high testosterone may also disturb your immune system.
The human immune system consists of several organs, tissues, cells and compounds that work together to defend the body against disease or infection-causing microbes. It consists of innate and adaptive immune systems. The former produces a general response to an invader, while the latter responds to a specific invader.
It performs the following key roles to create a healthy defence mechanism.
Some studies indicate testosterone plays a crucial role in managing the immune system in different ways. So, men with high or low testosterone levels may be highly susceptible to certain diseases and infections.
Your low T may be influencing your immune system in the following ways.
Testosterone and immune cells: Testosterone is known to influence the function and response of immune cells. Studies indicate it may enhance the activity of T cells and natural killer cells. T cells attack viruses when antigens activate them, while natural killer cells perform the same function without requiring activation. Both cells play a crucial role in identifying and eliminating harmful pathogens.
When your testosterone level is low, immune cell activity may get reduced, impairing the immune system’s ability to defend the body against pathogens.
Testosterone and inflammation: Low testosterone may also cause chronic inflammation, leading to autoimmune disorders in which the immune system accidentally starts attacking healthy body cells. Autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis have been linked to low T in men.
Testosterone receptors on immune cells: Studies show that several immune cells, including macrophages and neutrophils, have testosterone receptors (molecules that bind to testosterone), indicating that this hormone directly influences their function.
Testosterone can also indirectly influence the immune system through stress regulation, metabolism, and other physiological processes.
While the existing studies have provided valuable information, we need to acknowledge their limitations. Some studies have considered only specific populations, while others have used small sample sizes, showing that more work needs to be done to gain a broader understanding.
Researchers have also not yet fully understood the mechanism underlying the connection between the immune system and low T, leaving room for further investigation. They should continue exploring this intriguing connection to have a more comprehensive understanding.
Several factors can directly or indirectly disturb your testosterone levels and immunity. Some of these factors are:
You should maintain a healthy lifestyle to support balanced testosterone levels and keep your immune system healthy. Learn stress management techniques to handle day-to-day stressful situations. Get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep to feel fresh the next day. Make exercise a part of your life as it offers a myriad of wonderful benefits.
Maintaining testosterone levels is crucial for your overall health. Here are the key benefits of having optimal testosterone levels.
Sexual function and health: Testosterone contributes to sexual health in men in several ways. It controls erection, sexual desire, and sperm formation.
Bone mineral density: It maintains bone strength and density by supporting mineral deposition and preventing bone breakage.
Muscle development and maintenance: It helps with muscle protein and fibre formation.
Mood regulation: Healthy testosterone levels have been associated with reduced symptoms of depression and improved mood.
Body composition: It promotes a leaner body composition by regulating fat distribution. It prevents the accumulation of fats around organs, which could otherwise lead to serious health problems.
Energy levels: It supports energy formation, helping improve physical endurance and stamina.
When your testosterone levels are below normal, all the above-mentioned roles of testosterone get disturbed. Some men learn to cope with these changes, while others look for ways to restore their testosterone levels and feel better again.
If you suspect low T, it is advised to consult with hormone specialists to find appropriate guidance and treatment options. They will evaluate your current health condition and medical history to identify low T causes. Your treatment plan will be designed based on what is affecting your testosterone levels.
If increased weight, poor diet, or sleep deprivation is the cause, you will be asked to improve your lifestyle and try natural ways to boost testosterone. But if your testosterone levels are very low and natural methods are ineffective in your ways, your doctor will most likely prescribe testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
TRT is an effective solution for men experiencing low T symptoms. It involves the administration of exogenous testosterone to bring levels back to a healthy range.
TRT treatment plans are customised based on testosterone levels, health status, specific needs, and health goals of each patient. Once you start having testosterone, your health will be closely monitored to ensure you don’t experience potential side effects of TRT and your testosterone levels stay optimal.
Like any other medical procedure, TRT may also produce potential side effects, including fluid retention, low sperm count, acne, etc. Talk about them with your doctor and learn how to avoid these side effects.
TRT is a lifelong procedure. When you stop having testosterone, your levels drop back to what they used to be before starting the treatment. Hence, you should discuss everything related to the treatment, including its possible results, side effects, and cost, with your doctor before you start it.
The relationship between immunity and low T is multifaceted. The exact mechanisms linking these systems are not yet clear, but the latest studies suggest that low T can contribute to immune system dysfunction. Further research in this field is crucial to understanding the exact connection between testosterone levels and immunity.
Low T causes many other problems in men, including poor bone and muscle health. If you have low T, you should work with a hormone specialist to understand what is causing the problem and how you can resolve it. TRT is one of the most commonly prescribed effective solutions that help men restore their testosterone levels and feel better again.
References/Bibliography/Scientific studies/Further reading/
Çayan, S., Uğuz, M., Saylam, B. and Akbay, E., 2020. Effect of serum total testosterone and its relationship with other laboratory parameters on the prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in SARS-CoV-2 infected male patients: a cohort study. The Aging Male, 23(5), pp.1493-1503.
Baillargeon, J., Al Snih, S., Raji, M.A., Urban, R.J., Sharma, G., Sheffield-Moore, M., Lopez, D.S., Baillargeon, G. and Kuo, Y.F., 2016. Hypogonadism and the risk of rheumatic autoimmune disease. Clinical rheumatology, 35, pp.2983-2987.
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Testosterone deficiency, known as hypogonadism or low T in medical terms, affects millions of men around the world. It not only influences their health but also affects their family and social lives. Low T generally produces the following symptoms in men. Loss of bone density and increased risk of osteoporosis Loss of muscle mass and strength […]
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Plants have additional needs when they are flowering, and this means that gardeners often have to put extra work into their garden during these times of the year. Hesi Bloom Complex takes all of the work out of this, providing you with a solution that offerers everything your plants need during times like this. With no unnecessary ingredients, Hesi Bloom Complex can be fully absorbed by your plants, leaving no waste or nutrients for other plants.
Hesi Bloom Complex is specially designed to be used when your flowers are about to bloom. By providing your plants with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, your flowers will be healthier and bigger than ever. Alongside this, though, Bloom Complex also contains amino acids and vitamins to further stimulate growth and bring you closer to the flowers you’ve been dreaming of. This fertilizer supplement is available in 1L, 5L, and 10L bottles.
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FUTURE COUNTRY WALKS
Pleasant walks in the countryside for about two hours in duration and of 7 – 10 km
Reservation is required before attending every Walk
Only valid members of U3A International may participate
Guests are not permitted
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The walk is in the Rio Grande Valley close to Tolox where the river is still small. It follows a dirt track past pomegranate and orange trees and also olive groves.There are some hills and a couple of easy streams to cross.
Easy to Medium
The walk follows good tracks through pine woods with views of the mountains of La Sierra de las Nieves. This is an out and back walk with the turning point having views over Istán to Gibraltar (on a clear day).
This is an ‘out and back’ walk above the Guadaiza river. The peaceful trail meanders through pine woods and rocky outcrops and affords magnificent views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside and to the sea. The walk is rated easy to medium.


Development of two-phase flow regime specific pressure drop models for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
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Water is an inevitable byproduct in proton exchange membrane fuel cells that can lead to complex two-phase flow throughout the cell's components, including the flow field channels utilized for gas delivery. A modified Lockhart–Martinelli (LM) approach based on unique water introduction through the gas diffusion layer is used here to predict the gas–liquid pressure drop in these channels by modifying the Chisholm parameter C. This paper exclusively uses experimental data of two-phase flow multipliers from four sources in the literature, all of which are obtained from active fuel cell operation. C does not appear to change strongly as a function of temperature, relative humidity, or air stoichiometry, but does vary significantly with the current density. This is especially true at low current densities (<500 mA cm−2). To capture this behavior, C is defined as a flow regime dependent parameter based on a flow regime map from the active fuel cell data. In addition to the traditionally used slug, film, and single-phase regimes, an ‘accumulating’ flow regime is proposed to capture the behavior of C and two-phase flow multipliers at low current densities. The proposed accumulating flow regime is consistent with visual observation reported in the literature. In addition, the developed LM approach can be employed to optimize fuel cell flow field design and operation.
Anderson, Ryan, Erica Eggleton, and Lifeng Zhang. Development of two-phase flow regime specific pressure drop models for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. January 2015. Pages 1173-1185. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.11.032


After 11 nonconsecutive weeks at the top of the charts (which took place in three different stints, which helped the song make history in a unique way), Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber’s mega smash “Despacito” has finally not just stepped aside from the No. 1 position, but tumbled down the singles chart in the U.K.
Replacing the Latin track at the peak of the British tally is Calvin Harris’ “Feels,” which has been hanging around inside the top five for weeks now. The song grants the Scottish DJ yet another chart-topper in his home country, and it also gifts all three featured performers—Katy Perry, Pharrell and Big Sean—another leader as well.
The highest-paid DJ in the world has just earned his eighth No. 1, making him one of the most successful charting acts of all time in the U.K. He has previously owned the singles list with the following five cuts he fronted: “I’m Not Alone,” “Sweet Nothing,” “Under Control,” “Summer” and “Blame.” He also earned two additional leaders as a featured guest on Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” and Rihanna’s “We Found Love.”
This week marks Katy Perry’s fifth frontrunner in the country, following “I Kissed A Girl,” “California Gurls,” “Part Of Me” and “Roar.” For Pharrell, this is his fourth. He has previously topped the British charts with his own “Happy,” as well as with Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” which both featured his signature vocals. “Feels” marks rapper Big Sean’s first No. 1 in the U.K.
The song serves as the fourth official single from Harris’ latest album Funk Wav Bounces - Vol. 1, which stalled in second place behind Ed Sheeran’s Divide. It’s the second top 10 from the record, following in the footsteps of “Heatstroke,” which featured Ariana Grande, Young Thug, and of course Pharrell, who seems to be a favorite of the DJ and producer. That song peaked at No. 10, and two successive singles failed to reach the region.


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A treatment may consist of one or a combination of therapeutic modalities including:
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Each therapeutic modality is chosen at the discretion of the practitioner, but please communicate your interests!
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During a complementary phone consultation, we can speak about location, group size, and goals for the group session. This discussion will assist you in co-creating a unique group acupuncture healing experience for you family, friends, neighbors, wedding party, or co-workers.
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ZEN: This session is a special moment to cut the stress and zen out, and also improve sleep quality. We will focus on stress reduction through acupuncture, guided breathing, mindset techniques, guided meditation and visualizations, and sharing helpful de-stress life hacks.
EASE: Supporting circulation and reducing inflammation to ease your pain. Annihilate acute and chronic pain by taking a look at physical over-use patterns that are contributing to pain, postural alignment and stretching exercises, qi gong, acupuncture, and introducing healthy eating habits to reduce inflammation and pain.
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ALIGN: Consider this seasonal tune-up a great way to align with the present moment through acupuncture, guided meditation with visualization, lessons about how Chinese medicine advises us to live with each season, and tips for eating with the season.
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We are surrounded by opportunities to escape into the mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes. Connecting with our natural environment and our true wild nature reminds us of what really makes us flourish. Disconnecting from the buzz of the busy world allows our nervous systems to find that place of relaxation and really begin to unwind.
The wilderness has been a lifelong medicine for me. My life has been filled with hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing since childhood, and in my adult years has expanded to alpine climbing. There is nothing more humbling than a journey to a mountain summit and back. I have been an active member with the Santiam Alpine Club since 2014, and have went through their Mountaineering School as well as additional Glacial Travel and Crevasse Rescue training. I was annually teaching rock climbing and co-teaching alpine snow travel at the Santiam Alpine Club's Mountaineering School. Wilderness First Aid certification is current.
I will be leading Outdoor Empowerment trips as part of my mission to reconnect people with their natural world. Included in these trips are teachings about plant allies native to each region, guided meditations, qi gong sessions, and passing along wilderness skills to empower individuals to get out and explore! Please contact me with your interests, and I will notify you when the next trip is being planned, or we can co-create our own!


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HPL Free Friday Movie!
November 9, 2018 @ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We’ll be showing an animated movie, the second in a series, all about a family full of superheroes! Beginning at 3:30pm at the Horicon Public Library. Bring along a friend, and we’ll provide the popcorn! Hope to see you there!


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COMMERCE CITY, Colorado — A man was shot and killed by police in Commerce City Friday morning after he led officers on a short chase, according to a commander with the Commerce City Police Department (CCPD)
The incident began just before 7 a.m. when officers got numerous reports of shots fired in the area of 113th Avenue and Iola Street.
Police said a male suspect, later identified by the Adams County coroner's office as 63-year-old David Heeke from Haysville, Kansas, rammed his vehicle into the vehicle of a woman, then got out and fired at least one shot at her. She was able to escape the scene. Officers said Heeke and the victim had been in a relationship in the past.
Witnesses reported that the suspect left that area in a white truck with a black stripe.
Officers spotted the truck nearby and attempted to stop Heeke near East 104th Avenue and Potomac Street, Flynn said. The driver refused to stop and continued eastbound and crashed into another vehicle at the next intersection, police said.
When officers got out to contact Heeke, shots were fired and the suspect was struck, according to police. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, CCPD said. No one else was hurt.
It is not known how many officers discharged their weapons, or if the suspect fired any shots. However, responding officers reported that the suspect was armed and a firearm was recovered at the scene.
East 104th Avenue has since reopened after being closed between Potomac Street and Altura Street.
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Information disorder threatens media freedom and democracies around the world. In the Global South, multilevel responses are needed to counter its spread, said Professor Herman Wasserman, editor of the recently released publication “Addressing the Challenges of Information Disorder in the Global South” report. It is based at the Center for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
“World Press Freedom Day [3 May] reminds us how important freedom of expression and in particular freedom of the media is for democratic debate and public participation in democracies for the empowerment of citizens. And information disorder threatens those values,” Professor Wasserman said.
Its report defines information disorder as the “widespread contamination of the public sphere with rumors, hate speech, dangerous conspiracy theories, harmful misunderstandings, and orchestrated conspiracies of deception.” Although misinformation predates the age of social media, today’s digital media landscape and polarized political environments greatly amplify its spread.
Journalism can help counter misinformation, provided it inspires trust. “Journalism must be supported as a public good while continuing efforts to ensure ethical, reliable and quality content,” he added.
“We’ve seen how misinformation exacerbates societal issues, like xenophobia, vaccine hesitancy, or anti-vax sentiment.”
With 75% of the world’s population, the states of the South are generally poorer developing countries with younger and more fragile democracies. Here, problems with information disorder are even older than in the Global North, Wasserman said in an interview ahead of World Press Freedom Day on May 3.
“We have seen how misinformation exacerbates societal problems, such as xenophobia, vaccine hesitancy or anti-vax sentiment. It has a real impact that affects us all, not just researchers, journalists and practitioners of freedom of expression – and it’s not going away, rather it’s a challenge that researchers, practitioners and members are all equally invested in.
Wasserman’s report is timely, providing a comprehensive picture of how information disorder is being alleviated by a range of organizations and movements in the Global South. Funded by Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), it synthesizes the comparative reports of four regional organizations: Research ICT Africa, InternetLab (Latin America and the Caribbean), LIRNEasia (Asia) and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism in the Middle East. and North Africa.
Multi-level responses needed
The report calls for responses at multiple levels, including to protect press freedom.
“There’s no point in trying to counter fake news with fact-checking if you don’t also ensure that citizens can access free media and the press operates freely.”
All of these are interdependent and contribute to a larger set of goals.
“Information disorder is something that affects us all, not just researchers, journalists and free speech practitioners.”
The report was written not only to bridge the gap between academic researchers (most research has focused on the Global North) and practitioners, but also to be accessible to the public, “because the mess of information is something that affects us all, not just researchers, journalists and free expression practitioners”.
“Some of the most visible and egregious threats are those related to government repression of the media, journalism and freedom of expression in general,” Wasserman said. “Ironically, fake news or misinformation has often become a smokescreen for governments to crack down on criticism, activism and free speech – a ruse to prevent criticism or questioning.”
This has been the case in Nigeria, Kenya and India, where disinformation campaigns have threatened to derail elections.
Deluge of information
But there are also other, more insidious threats, Wasserman said.
“People are overwhelmed with information. They don’t always know which sources are reliable and don’t necessarily have the skills to tell good information from bad. It’s also a threat to the free flow of information. .”
Organizations such as Africa Check and Real411 have played valuable roles. Here, people can report misinformation without intimidation or harassment. These entities have also worked to strengthen media literacy among information services.
In some cases, the media themselves have fallen prey to disinformation, or their journalists have contributed to it. In South Africa, cases such as the Tembisa 10 reported by Independent Media have eroded their authority and legitimacy.
“When we talk about freedom of the press, we also have to talk about the responsibility of the press: good journalism. Good responsible journalism is also journalism that adapts to the context,” added Wasserman.
“It means journalism that takes its audiences seriously, that sees them not just as passive markets and audiences, but also as audiences who can co-produce and co-contribute to journalism and free speech. facets.”
Economic threats, weakened ethics
In the African context, media institutions also struggle to survive financially.
“The broader media ecology has changed; journalism no longer automatically claims centrality in news discourses. As audiences have begun to move away from print publications and traditional media towards the online environment where Advertising pools are now dispersed, old business models have collapsed and new ones have emerged to fund journalism.”
Some media increasingly rely on paywalls and subscriptions. In others, institutional donors have stepped in to fund journalism. One such example is the Bhekisisa Center for Health Journalism in Africa, which has done phenomenal work during the pandemic, Wasserman said.
“All these new models are trying to compensate for the collapse of the old business model.”
“In an unequal country like ours, we cannot rely solely on the commercial media to support the public interest.”
So what about public service media?
“Our public broadcaster has unfortunately been very problematic in recent years, due to political and management factors,” Wasserman said. “In an unequal country like ours, we cannot rely solely on commercial media to support the public interest. We need strong and healthy public service media. And community media too.
“In this environment, freedom of the press is something that is not just the responsibility of professional journalists, but also something that everyone can support and contribute to. This inclusive orientation towards society is what we mean by the public interest of journalism.”
In training journalists, we must be aware of this responsibility, Wasserman said.
“When we train journalists, we should not train them as aloof and aloof professional elites, but as people connected to their communities.”
“Part of it is training journalists to have the technical know-how to use new tools to access information and to check facts. But journalism is now part of a much larger media ecology. where media production has democratized. It has diversified. When we train journalists, we should not train them as distant, aloof professional elites, but as people connected to their communities, who know what is going on in the field.
“For good journalism to thrive, and to educate journalists who contribute to public interest journalism, we need to help them get a good sense of the context in terms of their communities and country – and be connected to society. They also need to have a good sense of how this media landscape is changing rapidly.”
The topic of information disorder also presents a rich area for future research, and Wasserman hopes to interest more students in this topic.
“We recognize that this [report] is an initial mapping of the field. We want to build on that and expand it in the future.”
Aspects of the report will be further integrated into Wasserman’s teaching on the subject of disinformation from the first cycle.
“When we look at the world around us, we are coming out of a pandemic, we are living in really worrying levels of xenophobia in our country, we are seeing Russia waging war on Ukraine, and there are populist policies and polarizations everywhere.This highlights the importance of reliable and trustworthy information and freedom of expression, which is threatened by information disorder.
“But at the same time, World Press Freedom Day reminds us of the responsibility we all have to contribute to this participatory, open and trustworthy public sphere. Hopefully World Press Freedom Day will remind us that while we are to celebrate the freedom of journalism as an institution of our country, we must also protect the values of free speech and public participation in our democracy.”
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Planning a trip to Tanzania this December? Well, it would be a good idea to discover what Christmas is like on this side of the world! Whether you are here for a Kilimanjaro hike or big Safari, the Christmas spirit continues.
Christmas in Tanzania is a time of joy and celebration, with a unique blend of local traditions and Christian customs. While Tanzania is a multicultural country with a significant Christian population, Christmas is widely celebrated across different religious and ethnic groups. Here are some aspects of Christmas in Tanzania:
1. Religious Observance: Many Tanzanians attend church services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Churches are often beautifully decorated, and special services, including carol singing and nativity plays, are held to mark the occasion.
2. Family Gatherings: Christmas is a time for families to come together, and it is common for people to travel long distances to reunite with their loved ones. Family members gather to share meals, exchange gifts, and enjoy each other’s company.
3. Festive Food: Traditional Tanzanian dishes are prepared for Christmas, and special meals are shared among family and friends. Depending on the region and cultural background, the menu may include dishes such as pilau (spiced rice), nyama choma (grilled meat), chapati, and a variety of traditional stews and side dishes.
4. Music and Dance: Music and dance play a central role in the festivities, with lively performances and traditional dances adding to the merriment. Local musicians often perform festive songs, and communities come together for musical events and performances.
5. Decorations: In urban areas and towns, you may see Christmas decorations adorning shops, homes, and streets. While the extent of decoration varies, it is common to see Christmas trees, lights, and other festive ornamentation.
6. Acts of Charity: Christmas is also a time for acts of charity and giving. Many Tanzanians engage in charitable activities, such as donating food, clothing, or gifts to those in need, as a way of spreading goodwill during the holiday season.
It’s important to note that Christmas traditions can vary across different regions and cultural groups within Tanzania, so specific customs and practices may differ based on local customs and religious observances.
The national parks also have some Christmas spirit, and more so if you stay at the lodge!
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Our Marketing Manager is responsible for our online presence and bookings. She will most likely be the first person to reply to your request. Before moving to Tanzania, she was travelling through East Africa and has been employed in the tourism industry since 2008 in marketing and tour guide positions. Favorite place in Tanzania: Usambara Mountains and Serengeti National Park.

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Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery of Denmark) wins the award for number-one best, must-see, don’t-miss-it, gotta-go-there, how-is-this-even-legal-it’s-so-good art destination. This museum is located in the center of Copenhagen and is known to locals as the SMK. And the best part: it’s free. But like LeVar Burton says on Reading Rainbow, don’t take my word for it! Check out these pictures and you will get to know why this gem is worth so much more in this often-pricey Scandinavian capital.
^^^The interior gazes out into the Østre Anlæg park through massive floor-to-ceiling glass panes. This is the section of the museum that contains contemporary art, so obviously this is where we spent most of our time at the museum! Who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon here? That being said, where are all the tourists? Where are all the selfie sticks? Usually art museums of this caliber are full of them!
^^^The views from the museum are worth the trip alone. When you get around to admiring the artwork, you will notice that the museum collection places an emphasis on prominent Danish artists.
^^^After touring the multiple floors it’s time for a break! Rest your feet and check out this amazing scenery.
^^^The large fountain in the front of the museum has chairs placed haphazardly in the water, and of course visitors are encouraged to get their feet wet and lounge in the fountain. We felt just like locals, soaking up all the Danish artwork and hanging out in the fountain with a bunch of Danish art enthusiasts. Jaime even looks Danish, just check out those cold-knees!


Pharos and “PrintNightmare” Windows vulnerability
By Kevin Pickhardt | July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021 — Over the last 24 hours, a zero-day exploit leveraging a vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler Service has been publicly published and acknowledged by Microsoft. The exploit, termed “PrintNightmare” (CVE-2021-1675) does not currently have a complete fix from Microsoft.
While the vulnerability leverages the print spooler process to enable a Remote Code Execution vulnerability, the risk extends beyond printing to the underlying operating system at the desktop and server level. Some security experts and teams are suggesting disabling of the Windows Print Spooler Service.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is recommending that administrators disable the Windows Print spooler service in Domain Controllers and systems that do not print.
Many Pharos’ Blueprint and Uniprint customers leverage the Windows Print Spooler Service as a print file transport layer to the Blueprint and Uniprint job storage services. Disabling the Print Spooler Service for these customers and end user clients will result in print interruption.
However, we recommend that all customers follow the security precautions and recommendations of your IT Security teams.
As the Pharos Beacon cloud platform does not use the Windows Print Spooler, it is unaffected by the disabling of the Spooling Service on servers (though disabling it on desktops will prevent all print from Windows).
Clients who are unsure about whether they are relying on Windows Print Spooling or looking to reduce reliance on Windows Print Spooling should contact Pharos support for guidance and support.
In the meantime, Pharos will continue to monitor the PrintNightmare vulnerability and communicate to our partners and clients as the threat evolves and as the vulnerability is eliminated.


On Tuesday, two key players from the Senate and the White House said that the health care package that passes in the Senate will have to be budget-nuetral for its first years of implementation, but it must also include long term cost-saving measures like comparative effectiveness research. They made their point the same day President Obama urged Congress to pass "paygo" legislation, which would require any new tax cut or entitlement program to be paid for.
During a forum at the Brookings Institution on Tuesday, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orzag promised the health care reform package the president ultimately signs will be deficit-neutral for five to 10 years under Congressional Budget Office scoring.
"It seems to me implausible a plan that is a big deficit-increaser would pass the Senate," he said.
The bill, he added, will also have to include, "the long term game changers we believe over time will lead to a more efficient health care system. We cannot perpetuate a sitaution where we spend twice as much in some areas versus others and don't seem to get anything from that."
The goal of comparative effectiveness research is to find the best treatments at the best prices. More research in this area could make health care more cost-efficient, but skeptics say it could lead to rationing of health care and the denial of various treatments that could work for some patients but not others.
"It strikes me that this is not about getting in the way of you and your doctor," Orzag said. "It's precisely about making sure your doctor and you have as much information as possible about what's going to work for you."
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $1.1 billion for comparative effectiveness research, and Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), who is leading health care reform in the Senate Finance Committee, intends to make it part of the Senate's health care package as well, he said Tuesday.
"We believe it is fundamental to transforming our health system from one that is volume driven to one that his evidence based," Baucus said.
The cost of health care reform is just one of many significant hurdles in the way of creating a well-supported, bipartisan bill. Baucus said his committee has gone to great lengths to include Republican input in the legislation.
"I've never participated in a more inclusive endeavor in my life," he said.
Nevertheless, nine of the 10 Republicans on his committee sent a letter to President Obama yesterday opposing the creation of a government-sponsored health care plan, a critical component of reform for liberals.
Baucus said finding a resolution "requires a lot of education. We all have a fairly steep learning curve here, and for some of us, it's nearly viertical. Ignorance breeds fear."
Ignorance, Orzag emphasized, also results in higher costs for health care without improved results.
"We have a payment system that accommodates the more intensive approaches (to treatment), even if they are not backed by evidence they work," he said. "Simply providing information (to doctors and hospitals) and benchmarking against comparison hospitals can help."


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Updated at September 24, 2022 by BirthdayDBs Team
Keff Guzmán is best known as YouTube Star who has born on November 13, 1995 in Colombia. Currently, Keff Guzmán is 26 years, 10 months and 11 days old. Keff Guzmán will celebrate 27th birthday on Sunday, 13th of November 2022. Below the countdown to Keff Guzmán upcoming birthday.
Social media personality best known for his self-titled YouTube channel, Keff Guzmán. He's also popular on other social platforms such as Twitter, Snapchat and YouNow.
He first created his YouTube channel in July 2013.
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He was born and raised in Colombia.
He and Yousef Erakat are both YouTube stars known for their comedic content.
Keff Guzmán is 26 years old today.
Keff Guzmán was born on November 13, 1995 in Colombia.
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Here's quick list of some fun facts about Keff Guzmán's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.
Below are historical events that coincided with Keff Guzmán's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.
|1986||The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States.|
|1989||Hans-Adam II, the present Prince of Liechtenstein, begins his reign on the death of his father.|
|1990||In Aramoana, New Zealand, David Gray shoots dead 13 people in a massacre before being tracked down and killed by police the next day.|
|1992||The High Court of Australia rules in Dietrich v The Queen that although there is no absolute right to have publicly funded counsel, in most circumstances a judge should grant any request for an adjournment or stay when an accused is unrepresented.|
|1994||In a referendum, voters in Sweden decide to join the European Union.|
|1995||A truck-bomb explodes outside of a US-operated Saudi Arabian National Guard training center in Riyadh, killing five Americans and two Indians. A group called the Islamic Movement for Change claims responsibility.|
|2000||Philippine House Speaker Manny Villar passes the articles of impeachment against Philippine President Joseph Estrada.|
|2001||War on Terror: In the first such act since World War II, US President George W. Bush signs an executive order allowing military tribunals against foreigners suspected of connections to terrorist acts or planned acts on the United States.|
|2002||Iraq disarmament crisis: Iraq agrees to the terms of the UN Security Council Resolution 1441.|
|2002||During the Prestige oil spill a storm burst a tank of the oil tanker MV Prestige which was not allowed to dock and sank on November 19, 2002 off the coast of Galicia, spilling 63,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil, more than the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill.|
|2012||A total solar eclipse occurred in parts of Australia and the South Pacific|
|2013||Hawaii legalizes same sex marriage.|
|2013||4 World Trade Center officially opens.|
|2015||A set of coordinated terror attacks in Paris, including multiple shootings, explosions, and a hostage crisis in the 10th and 11th arrondissements kill 130 people, seven attackers, and injured 368 others, with at least 80 critically wounded.|
|2015||WT1190F, a temporary satellite of Earth, impacts just southeast of Sri Lanka.|
|1983||The birth of Kalle Kriit, Estonian cyclist|
|1983||The birth of Maleli Kunavore, Fijian rugby player (d. 2012)|
|1984||The birth of Lucas Barrios, Paraguayan footballer|
|1984||The birth of Kurt Morath, Tongan rugby player|
|1984||The birth of Jamie Soward, Australian rugby league player and sportscaster|
|1985||The birth of Asdrúbal Cabrera, Venezuelan baseball player|
|1986||The birth of Kevin Bridges, Scottish comedian and actor|
|1987||The birth of Hatsune Matsushima, Japanese model and actress|
|1987||The birth of Dana Vollmer, American swimmer|
|1992||The birth of Dylan Napa, Australian-Cook Islands rugby league player|
|1992||The birth of Maksim Podholjuzin, Estonian footballer|
|1993||The birth of Julia Michaels, American singer and songwriter|
|1994||The birth of Andrew Tang, Singaporean race car driver|
|1994||The birth of Laurien Leurink, Dutch field hockey midfielder|
|1995||The birth of Oliver Stummvoll, Austrian model|
|2007||The death of John Doherty, English footballer and manager (b. 1935)|
|2007||The death of Kazuhisa Inao, Japanese baseball player and manager (b. 1937)|
|2010||The death of Luis García Berlanga, Spanish director and screenwriter (b. 1921)|
|2010||The death of Allan Sandage, American astronomer and cosmologist (b. 1926)|
|2012||The death of Erazm Ciołek, Polish photographer and author (b. 1937)|
|2012||The death of Manuel Peña Escontrela, Spanish footballer (b. 1965)|
|2012||The death of John Sheridan, English rugby player and coach (b. 1933)|
|2013||The death of Hans-Jürgen Heise, German author and poet (b. 1930)|
|2013||The death of Chieko Aioi, Japanese actress and voice actress (b. 1934)|
|2014||The death of María José Alvarado, Honduran model, Señorita Honduras 2014 (b. 1995)|
|2014||The death of Kakha Bendukidze, Georgian economist and politician, Georgian Minister of Economy (b. 1956)|
|2014||The death of Alvin Dark, American baseball player and manager (b. 1922)|
|2014||The death of Alexander Grothendieck, German-French mathematician and theorist (b. 1928)|
|2016||The death of Leon Russell, American singer-songwriter (b. 1942)|
|2017||The death of Bobby Doerr, American baseball player and manager (b. 1918)|
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Brokers have to play their part and be upfront with customers about commission levels to show the industry is serious about being transparent, AXA UK and General Insurance chief executive Amanda Blanc has said.
She was responding to a speech yesterday by ABI director of general insurance policy James Dalton that it was “only a matter of time” before regulators force greater transparency of broker commission.
Blanc said: “Greater transparency has been creeping in to every aspect of insurer operations for several years and that is completely in line with growing customer expectations.
”AXA has raised the issue of broker commission transparency several times in an attempt to get this issue on the agenda, so we welcome the comments from James Dalton today.
“Achieving true transparency cannot be secured by insurers alone – brokers have to play their part and being up-front with their customers about commission levels would show that the insurance industry is serious about being completely open with the public.”
During his speech Dalton also questioned if it was fair that commercial customers had to ask brokers to reveal the commission they received from selling policies.


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The landscape of properly filed taxes is ever-changing, and with new legislation and laws being introduced each year, keeping up with Canada’s various tax rules can seem overwhelming when you try and file on your own.
For the 2023 tax filing season, several key changes could significantly impact how much you pay in taxes and affect your possible refund amounts. Let’s explore some of the most consequential updates so that you can understand how they may affect your bottom line when it comes time to submit your return.
Adjusted Tax Brackets
In a move to account for inflation, the Canadian government has adjusted its tax brackets for 2022. This includes raising the beginning of each bracket to maintain buying power for Canadians. As such, individuals with incomes ranging from $0 to $50,197 will pay 15% in taxes; those earning up to $100,392 will pay 20.5%; incomes up to $155,625 fall into a 26% bracket; 29% is charged on those making up to $221,708; and those pulling more than $221,708 this tax year will be subject to a 33% rate.
For those who hover around a specific tax bracket boundary, this means that you may be shifted into a lower bracket this year and paying less taxes as a result.
TFSA Limit Remains Unchanged
Despite the current financial uncertainty, the TFSA limit remains unchanged, which can be viewed as both a blessing and a curse for those looking to build their savings. On the one hand, it’s an opportunity to continue to contribute $6,000 each year to maximize your earnings. On the other hand, it might put constraints on savers who want to accumulate more money than they can contribute towards their TFSA accounts. Ultimately, if used wisely and strategically, this high contribution limit keeps Canadians in great shape when it comes to saving more of their hard-earned money.
Work From Home Credit
Working from home has become more of the norm this past year, and you may be eligible to claim up to $500 in expenses related to working remotely under the work-from-home tax credit. This allowance can either be acquired by tallying up what you have spent on work-from-home items like desks or additional screens for your computer, or by using the flat rate method with a set amount of $2 for each day worked from home during the pandemic.
These are just a few of the notable changes that will factor into tax returns this year – there are several newly introduced credits for both personal and business claims that can be found with the expert help of Keenans Accounting. Call us today at 705-526-7628 to get an early start on your taxes and ensure you have all the proper paperwork and receipts you need to succeed when it comes time to file.


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Turn of the Century Rosewood Inlaid Game Table
Absolutely stunning! What more can be said about this table?
This table has one of the most beautiful wood grains you will ever see with a chess/ checkerboard center right on the top. The base of the table is heavily carved and is even more impressive. Heavily carved with a stretcher base for additional support this table is truly a work of art that is meant only for the finest of game rooms.
26in tall; 36in wide; 18in deep


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Chunky tomato relish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small brown onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 small fresh red chilli halved, deseeded, finely chopped
- 500 grams ripe vine-ripened tomatoes coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and chilli, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until aromatic.
- Add the tomato to the onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the tomato breaks down. Add the sugar and vinegar, and cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.


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25-year-old ‘Sober’ singer DEMI LOVATO couldn’t hold back her tears while she performed the new song live last night!
During her concert, Lovato started to cry when she sung: “And I’m sorry for the fans I lost. Who watched me fall again.”
Demi then later shared a video of herself crying during the song, and writing: “Tonight I took the stage, a new person with a new life. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. It will never be forgotten ❤ @rockinriolisboa.” See below and let us know what you think of Demi’s crying:
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 24, 2018


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Justice Ministry proposes changes for JP regime
The Justice Ministry is proposing to make a number of changes to the regime which governs Justices of Peace (JPs).
Portfolio minister, Delroy Chuck, said the ministry is looking at expanding the geographical jurisdiction of JPs to give them islandwide coverage; introduce sanctions where JPs are involved in criminal activities; increase sanctions where negligence has resulted in the loss of the JP Seals where they charge for services rendered.
Chuck further said consideration is also being given to give a stipend to JPs to offsets the costs for serving in the courts.
He noted that JPs spend between four hours and six hours per day adjudicating cases which they are assigned each year and must forgo economic activities to do so.
The justice minister said that there are currently between 5,000 and 6,000 serving JPs across the island, many of whom are overworked.
He said the justice ministry will be working with the Custodes to empower and strengthen the capacity of JPs.