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Allergies are a common complaint of adults and children across Atlanta. Most people are familiar with the types of allergies that affect significant numbers of people, but drug allergies are less well-known. While drug allergies are rare, they can be severe and potentially restrict important medication options. First, let’s look at what a drug allergy actually is.
What Is A Drug Allergy?
A drug allergy is an overreaction by the immune system to the presence of a certain type of medication. The immune system aims to respond to viruses and bacteria to protect your body from attack. However, allergies occur when the immune system treats harmless substances as threats.
What Are the Causes of a Drug Allergy?
The cause of a drug allergy is primarily the attempt by your immune system to tackle a perceived threat. The presence of foreign proteins in the medication leads to the development of antibodies. Subsequently, when the drug next enters the bloodstream, the antibodies release chemicals to fight off what is regarded as a threat. These chemicals cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Is It a Drug Allergy or Side Effect?
It’s important to note that a drug allergy is more rare than experiencing possible side effects from taking a medication. What might feel like an allergic reaction is more commonly one of the effects listed on the drug packaging. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine whether you are experiencing an allergic reaction or a side effect. This is why getting allergy tested by your allergy doctor is important – it will provide accurate results.
What Are the Symptoms of a Drug Allergy?
Skin issues are a common symptom of a drug allergy. You will usually experience a skin complaint shortly after taking the medication, but the symptoms could be delayed for hours.
Skin issues include the following:
- Skin rash
Here are other symptoms of a drug allergy that can cause general discomfort and pain:
- Shortness of breath
- Stomach pains
Unfortunately, it is also possible to experience severe reactions to drugs. Anaphylaxis is rare, but could potentially be life-threatening. The symptoms of anaphylaxis are as follows:
- Rapid pulse
- Severe difficulty breathing
Treating anaphylaxis requires immediate action. An epinephrine auto-injector should be carried by anyone at risk from a severe allergic reaction. After a drug allergy diagnosis, your allergist can discuss whether this is necessary. In some cases, your allergist may recommend stopping the medication that causes the allergic reaction.
Alternately, you could go through a process of drug desensitization that introduces the drug in small, gradually increasing doses. Antihistamines and corticosteroids are also common treatment options.
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If you are experiencing allergic reactions to drugs, food, pollen and other substances, help is available. Dr. Chacko diagnoses and treats allergies from locations in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Johns Creek. To make an appointment, call (678) 668-4688 or request help online.

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Senate Votes Today on Ridge Nomination
The Senate is poised to confirm Tom Ridge overwhelmingly as the first head of the newly-created Homeland Security Agency.
Ridge was unanimously approved in committee on Friday before lawmakers broke for a long weekend.
While expressing support for Ridge, Democrats last week criticized the administration's anti-terrorism policies.
Today's debate gives them another chance to question whether the administration will provide enough money to fight terrorism.
They'll likely also express concerns that the search for terrorists will infringe on civil liberties and privacy rights.
Ridge told senators last week that the nation is safer than it was.
But he also warned that the new department "will not in and of itself be able to stop all attempts by those who wish to do us harm."

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VIENNA - The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport has received a federal grant that will allow officials there to continue their quest to restore regularly scheduled passenger service.
The $780,000 U.S. Department of Transportation grant really means about $1.2 million with local matching funds to develop a revenue guarantee program to support the first year of any new service, minimizing the airline's financial risk during start-up.
The grant will ''assure profitability through the start-up phase,'' said airport aviation director Dan Dickten, so carriers can sustain themselves early.
He said YNGAir Partners, a nonprofit organized to offer support to the airport, has pledged to help raise some of the $480,000 the grant requires as a local match.
Dickten is trying to land the daily service to a hub of a major U.S. airline to provide seven-day service with two or three flights on weekdays and one to two flights on the weekends.
The top three locations for service, he said, are Washington Dulles International Airport, Detroit Metro Airport and O'Hare International in Chicago. O'Hare he called ''a really good connecting point'' for gas and oil companies headquartered in the western United States.
Dickten said he hopes the grant will encourage airlines he's been courting to put into place daily service at Youngstown-Warren.
The Transportation Department suspended the airport's former Small Community Air Service Development Grant earlier this year over a ''technicality,'' Dickten said. The 2007 grant specified regional jet service, which Dickten said was the right aircraft to attract when the application was written , but direction changed to attract of different aircraft, a jet-prop plane, which led to the action by the DOT.
The application for the new funding was more ambiguous on the type of aircraft.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said in a news release the grant will improve the ''efficiency and affordability of the airport so it can serve as a reliable option for air travelers in the Mahoning Valley.''
The amount received by the airport was the fifth largest among 33 awards.

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Imagine that!!! oBAMA is off the hook!!!
By Frederik Pleitgen, Ben Brumfield and Hamdi Alkhshali, CNN
updated 8:43 AM EDT, Sun August 25, 2013
[Breaking news update 8:38 a.m. ET]
Syria has agreed to allow weapons inspectors full access to any site of a purported chemical weapons attack, effective immediately, Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al Mekdad tells CNN's Fred Pleitgen.


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After spending a day in the field, meteorologists for the National Weather Service have determined that at least 16 tornadoes struck Illinois and northwest Indiana on Sunday, as Gov. Pat Quinn declared six more counties as state disaster areas, including Will.
The weather service determined that three EF-2 tornadoes, packing winds of 111 to 135 mph, hit Coal City, Manhattan and Frankfort. The hardest hit was the area around Coal City, where top winds were estimated at 122 mph and the path stretched for about 13 miles.
Four weaker EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes, with winds as high as 110 mph, struck areas from southeast Iroquois County to near Rensselaer, Ind.
One the strongest tornadoes to hit Illinois slammed into the town of Washington near Peoria, where one person was killed, 120 others injured and as many as 500 homes damaged. The tornado was rated an EF-4, one shy of the strongest on the charts, with winds of 190 mph and a path of destruction that stretched for more than 46 miles through Tazewell and Woodford counties, according to the weather service.
Two other tornadoes were reported in central Illinois:
• Gifford, a town of 950 east of Rantoul, was hit by an EF-3 tornado with winds of 140 mph and a path of 24 miles. Six injuries were reported.
• Pekin, a city of 34,000 near Peoria, was struck by an EF-2 tornado that packed 120 mph winds for 2½ miles through Peoria and Tazewell counties.
In southern Illinois, another EF-4 tornado hit the small town of New Minden about 50 miles southwest of St. Louis, according to the weather service. Two people were killed when their farm was destroyed, and two other people were injured. Winds as high as 166 mph were clocked as the tornado tore a path 10.6 miles long.
Farther south, an EF-3 tornado with winds of 145 mph struck Brookport, a town of 1,000 across the Ohio River from Paducah, Ky. The tornado cut a path 500 yards wide and 11½ miles long through Massac and Pope counties.
Three people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured. Dozens of mobile homes were destroyed, many of them tossed 100 feet or more, according to the weather service. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted.
Four other tornadoes were reported in southern Illinois:
• An EF-2 tornado with winds of 120 mph hit St. Elmo, a town of 1,400 near Effingham. No injuries were reported there.
• Altamont, a town of 2,300 near Effingham, was hit by an EF-2 tornado with winds of 120 mph that cut 11½ miles through Fayette and Effingham counties.
• An EF-1 tornado with winds of 100 mph that briefly touched down north of Breese, a town of 4,000 east of St. Louis. No injuries were reported.
•An EF-1 tornado also touched down near Centralia, about 30 miles from Breese, with winds of 95 to 100 mph. No injuries were reported.
As more information was being gathered about the scope of the tornadoes, Quinn added six more counties to the state's disaster declaration, bringing the total of 13.
The newest additions are Douglas, Jasper, Pope, Wabash, Wayne and Will. The governor declared Champaign, Grundy, LaSalle, Massac, Tazewell, Washington and Woodford counties on Monday.
The disaster designation is aimed at making it easier for resources to reach communities.

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Fungicidas foliares e a doença ferrugem asiática na produção e na qualidade de sementes de soja. Foliage fungicides and asiatic rust disease on the. Abstract. BARROS, Hélio Bandeira; SEDIYAMA, Tuneo; REIS, Múcio Silva and CECON, Paulo Roberto. Effect of the number of fungicide applications on the. Quantificação da ferrugem asiática e aspectos nutricionais de soja suprida com silício em solução nutritiva. Quantification of Asian rust and nutritional aspects of .
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The fluorescence chlorophyll test was carried out in the second crop seeds. Revista Brasileira de Sementes. Analyses were performed immediately after harvest and after six months of storage. Ministry of agriculture, food and rural affairs, Ontario, Crop ProtectionLondon, v.
Teste de envelhecimento acelerado: Plant, Cell and Environment, Oxford, v. Jourmal of Phytopathologyv. Mineral nutrition of higher plants. A menor integridade das membranas das sementes que degradaram parcialmente a clorofila pode ter sido constatada por este teste Zorato et al. Figura 21 Figura 22 Figura 23 Figura. Foliage fungicides and asiatic rust disease on the production and quality of soybean seeds. Summa Phytopathologica, Botucatu, v. The effects of temperature and dew period on germination and infection by frrrugem of Phakopsora pachyrhizi.
Boletim de Pesquisa de Soja Contact Us – Report a Bad Link. Phakopsora pachyrhizi and P. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fungicides and rust disease on soybean seed yield and quality, focusing on the occurrence of green seeds.
The effect of nitrogen fertilization on the expression of slow-mildewing resistance in knox wheat. Incidence of grem soybean seeds as a function of environmental stress during seed maturation. Development of yield loss models in relation to reductions of components of soybean infected with Phakopsora pachyrhizi.
How to cite this article. Topics in Plant Pathology. Stories of Plant Diseases. Canadian Journal of Plant Sciencev. Os primeiros sintomas da ferrugem da soja causada por Phakopsora pachyrhizi iniciam com diminutas manchas de cor marrom castanha, pt ou vermelho-tijolo nas folhas Figura 2. A ferrugem da soja causada por P.
Effects of foliar-and root-applied silicon on the enhancement of induced resistance to powdery mildew in Cucumis sativus. Soybean plants killed before maturity possess grain that remains green. Pelo fato de os esporos d P.
Chlorophyll degradation in summer oilseed rape and summer turnip rape during seed ripening. The influence of silicon on cytological interactions asitica Sphaerotheca fuliginea and Cucumis sativus.
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ABSTRACT Unfavorable weather conditions during late soybean maturation have caused problems in seed quality due to “forced maturation” or premature plant death, which can result in green seeds. The severity data were integrated with time obtaining the area under the number lesions progress curve AUNLC. Using chlorophyll fluorescence sorting to improve seed lot quality in soybean. Plant PathologyOxford, v. Universidade Federal de Lavras.

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Children have the right to receive financial support from both parents. The amount of support is strictly determined by a complicated equation. The court has very little authority to deviate from this equation except in limited circumstances. Your lawyer needs to make sure that child support is calculated correctly and is fair to both parties and the children.
Child support is calculated by a formula written into an online child support calculator. The formula is based on the number of children, the number of days each parent has the child(ren) in their custody, expenses of the child and the income or earning capacity of each parent. The calculator can provide a preliminary idea about child support in your case; however, determining the correct amount of child support is more complicated than simply filling out a questionnaire.
When one parent fails to pay child support as ordered by the court then a contempt action can be filed against the offending party. Failure to pay child support can result in fines or jail time for willful contempt.
Child support may be modified, up or down, whenever there is a substantial change in income or financial circumstances of either party, or the needs of the children. A modification action may be filed by either party at any time after the divorce or initial final order of support. Another modification action may not be filed by the same party until two years have passed from the previous final order of modification, regardless of the outcome.

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- The physical earth and entire physical realm, which is an illusion. A realm of time, in which all things change and have a beginning and an end. A realm of space, in which all things are separate and lonely, trapped in bodies. A realm of fear, in which all things are under constant attack. A realm of pain, because everything attacks and nothing satisfies. A realm of insanity, governed by the “laws” of chaos (see T-23.II). A realm of death, in which all things must die. God did not create the world (see W-pI.152.6-7), for it is literally Heaven’s diametric opposite (see T-16.V.3:6) in which everything is upside down and backwards from reality (see T-18.I.5-6). It is not our home, for it is not our place of origin, it does not shelter us and we do not belong here. Instead of God creating the world, we made the world as an opposite to Him, a place His Love and Oneness could enter not (see W-pII.3.2:1-4), a way of proving the Will of God has been overthrown. It is our projection, which seems to prove that separation, sin, and fear are objective realities thrust on us from without, rather than subjective ideas that we can let go at any time. It is our dream, which was dreamt out of the idea of sin, out of the lesson that “God’s Son is guilty” (T-31.I.7:4; see “God’s Son is guiltless”). As such, the very nature of the world is to constantly punish us for our supposed sinfulness and guilt, attacking us with pain, sickness, and death (see T-13.In.2-4). This “proves” that fear is real (and fear is the essence of the ego). And it “proves” that fear of God is justified, for we assume that God made this world of fear and death. The world has no objective existence: “There is no world!” (W-pI.132.6:2). It is merely a set of ideas inside our sleeping minds in Heaven. The world will disappear when we let this set of ideas go (see M-14). Rather than trying to change the world to suit our wishes, we must choose to see the world differently. The Holy Spirit sees it as a teaching device for bringing us home (see T-5.III.11:1), as “a place where the Son of God finds his freedom” (W-pI.rI.57.3:6), as a place whose only purpose is forgiveness (see M-14.2:1-6). He teaches us to see the real world.
- The global community of minds that are asleep, need saving, and will eventually return to Heaven. It is important to distinguish between this sense of “world” and the preceding one. When the Course says, “I was persecuted as the world judges” (T-6.I.5:3), it does not mean “as the mountains and trees judge”; it means as the human race judges. Likewise, when the Course says, “Our true purpose is to save the world” (W-pI.153.8:2), it does not mean saving the forms of the world, but rather saving the minds.
See T-18.IX.3-4, T-25.VII.4, W-pI.132.

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Embodying the quintessential elements of a fine chamber music ensemble, the Danish String Quartet has established a reputation for their integrated sound, impeccable intonation and judicious balance. Since making their debut in 2002 at the Copenhagen Festival, the musical friends have demonstrated a passion for Scandinavian composers, who they frequently incorporate into adventurous contemporary programs, while also giving skilled and profound interpretations of the classical masters.
The Danish String Quartet’s 2016-2017 season includes debuts at the Edinburgh Festival and Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. In addition to over thirty North American engagements, the quartet’s robust international schedule takes them to their home country, Denmark, as well as throughout Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Poland, Israel, as well as Argentina, Peru, and Colombia. As champions of contemporary music from Scandinavian composers, the Quartet premieres Swans Kissing by Rolf Wallin, titled based on the series of paintings by Swedish painter Hilma af Klint. In October they present their tenth annual DSQ Festival, a four-day event in Copenhagen that brings together artists the Quartet has met on its travels.
The Quartet’s recent debut recording on ECM Records features works of Danish composers Hans Abrahamsen and Per Nørgård and English composer Thomas Adés, receiving five stars from The Guardian and debuting at #16 on the Billboard Classical Chart.
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- The Chinese renminbi (RMB) approaching 7.00 per dollar (USD) presents a potential psychological and algorithmic inflection point
- Active efforts to control RMB appear to have worked so far, however, greater two-way risk seems like an inevitable outcome as market uncertainty has risen on a global scale
- Narrowing interest rate differentials (IRDs) between the US and China translate into lower hedging costs for corporations and investors holding RMB-denominated assets.
Why 7.00 is significant
In 2018, currency markets were bearish with many currencies (including the RMB) weakening against the USD. The RMB responded to other influences including slow GDP growth, an equity market correction, weakening commodity prices, corporate credit stresses, increased capital outflows and the confounding effect of a lingering trade war with the US. As 2018 ends, the RMB is again approaching 7.00 versus the USD, a level that was previously in play at the end of 2016, following the post-US election broad-based spike in the USD. A psychological inflection point and technical resistance level, 7.00 may be a point at which individuals and algorithms may be compelled to act.
The question is whether the RMB will retreat from or breach 7.00 and depreciate further. For this reason, as China monetary policy becomes more transparent, and the RMB plays a greater role in world currency markets, corporations, investors and institutions operating in China are keeping an eye on the RMB.
15 years of performance demonstrates increased control/market participation
Thought by some to be a means to deliberately devalue the RMB to improve competitiveness of Chinese exports, China lifted its “hard peg” of the RMB to the USD in 2005. Since then, China has maintained a “managed” floating exchange rate system to help regulate the RMB and ensure its value is more in line with capital/trade flows and other market forces. As a result, RMB appreciated to a record high of just over 6.0 (per USD) on January 14, 2014, a gain of more than 30 percent. As 2018 winds down, the RMB has given up about half the gains to just below 7.00 (Chart 1).
Following the RMB de-pegging in 2005, the RMB appreciated in a consistent orderly manner. This points to the willingness by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), to respond to capital and trade flow activity in the management of its currency. Then, double-digit GDP growth and a growing trade surplus validated a stronger RMB. The currency rally ended in 2014 as fundamentals changed and flows reversed. RMB depreciation evolved more rapidly than the previous appreciation with greater two-way risk. A question remains whether or not existing controls can be overwhelmed by market forces.
Declining reserve balance suggests active efforts to defend the RMB
By comparing reserve balances during the last 15 years to the value of the RMB per USD, we can infer that China has taken a more active role in managing its currency. From 2005 to 2013, when capital flows into China were strong, reserves increased proportionately (Chart 2). This suggests that RMB were sold in the open market (and US dollars were bought) as a way to cool excessive currency strength from inflows. All changed in 2014. The trade surplus continued to shrink and outflows intensified. In response, the Chinese central bank used about a trillion in reserves to absorb RMB selling pressure.
Implication: Even with about 25 percent of its reserve portfolio depleted (i.e., from a high of $4 trillion), if there were a further weakening of the RMB, the size of the Chinese reserve portfolio suggests resources would be available to help modulate the pace of depreciation.
RMB outperforms “basket” of leading currencies
On December 11, 2015, the PBoC launched the Chinese Foreign Exchange Trade System RMB Index (CFETS RMB) to assess RMB performance against a basket of 13 trade-weighted currencies, including G10 and Asian currencies such as the Singapore dollar, Thai baht and the Hong Kong dollar. An additional measure towards evaluating RMB strength/weakness, the index provides investors with a broader perspective of RMB performance, as it removes the focus from its bilateral level versus the USD. Starting from January 2017, data shows that the RMB is stronger versus the USD than it is versus the basket of currencies, by a margin of approximately 3 percent as of December 2018 (Chart 3).
Index currencies provide analog for potential RMB movements beyond 7.00
Like the RMB, the Indian rupee has a similar performance history approaching a price inflection point. The Indian rupee (INR) depreciated to a low of 70.00 versus the USD on 8/16/2018 (technical support level for the rupee). After an initial breach, the spot rate oscillated above and below 70.00 for about a week and a half, followed by intensified selling pressure to 73.00 about a month later. Interestingly, the rate of depreciation following the original breach was faster than before the initial breach of the psychological level, indicating that control measures may have been overcome by market forces.
Implication: If similar algorithms are in play for the RMB (as the INR analog above), and 7.00 versus the USD is breached, investors may potentially observe values oscillating around 7.00 for a period following the breach, mounting selling pressure, and accelerating depreciation.
Narrowing interest rate differentials lessen cost of hedge protection
FX forward hedge pricing is determined from the difference in interbank interest rates between two currencies. In recent years US interest rates have risen. During the same period the interest rate differential (IRD) between US and China has narrowed (Chart 4).
Implication: Investors looking to hedge China currency exits could incur lower hedging costs as a result of this dynamic.
Data suggests that even with myriad pressures pushing and pulling the RMB, PBoC efforts to regulate RMB value over the years have largely been successful. It is likely the PBoC will continue to mitigate RMB volatility and act to control RMB valuation versus other major currencies in response to evolving market forces. Backed by a substantial reserve, closely controlled by the central bank, with a record of performance, the RMB continues to be an important currency for business operations and investor portfolios.
As the currency approaches 7.00 RMB to USD, narrowing interest rate differentials may mean a better price for hedge protection for businesses and investors with RMB exposure.
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- Read our FX Market Insights analysis of US Treasury Dept. October comments on China currency manipulation
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Essay on Evil of Corruption – Corruption, a social disease, has plagued societies around the world for centuries. Its pernicious nature and far-reaching consequences make it one of the most destructive forces that undermine the pillars of governance, justice and development.
Introduction – Essay on Evil of Corruption
Corruption, a social disease, has plagued societies around the world for centuries. Its pernicious nature and far-reaching consequences make it one of the most destructive forces that undermine the pillars of governance, justice and development. Corruption can be defined as the misuse of delegated power for personal gain, resulting in distortion, loss of trust in public institutions, economic inefficiency, and social inequality. This essay throws light on the multifaceted evils of corruption and examines its harmful impact on economies, institutions and societies at large.
Corruption as a perversion of justice and governance
At its core, corruption destroys the principles of justice and fairness on which societies are built. When persons in positions of power manipulate their authority to benefit themselves, the integrity of institutions such as law enforcement, judiciary and public administration is compromised. This leads to a system where the rule of law is neglected, prejudice persists and criminals often go unpunished. The loss of trust in these institutions reduces citizens’ faith in the social contract, which ultimately leads to the breakdown of the social fabric.
The economic effects of corruption are deep and far-reaching. Corrupt practices divert resources away from productive investment, which hinders economic growth and development. Scarce resources are misallocated, as funds are siphoned off through bribery, embezzlement, and fraud instead of being directed toward projects that will benefit society as a whole. This results in substandard infrastructure, lack of public services and hindered economic progress. Furthermore, corruption discourages foreign direct investment, as investors are reluctant to engage in unethical practices and an environment fraught with uncertain regulations.
Social Inequality and Poverty
Corruption increases social inequality and perpetuates poverty. When public officials prioritize personal gain over the needs of their constituents, essential services such as health care, education and infrastructure suffer. This disproportionately affects the most vulnerable members of society, widening the gap between the rich and the poor. Lack of access to quality education and health care perpetuates the cycle of poverty, limits social mobility and creates an environment where only the privileged can thrive.
undermining democratic principles
In democratic societies, corruption poses a serious threat to the principles of representation and accountability. Elected officials indulging in corrupt activities undermine the very essence of democracy by betraying the trust reposed in them by the voters. This erosion of public trust leads to voter disillusionment, apathy, and weak civic participation. Furthermore, corruption often results in compromised elections and a distorted political landscape, where those with financial resources can manipulate the democratic process to their advantage.
Corruption is not limited to national boundaries; It is an international issue that undermines international cooperation and development efforts. Illicit financial flows, often motivated by corruption, drain developing countries’ resources, impeding their ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Corruption can also contribute to political instability and conflict, as disenfranchised populations grow resentful of corrupt governance and demand change through violent means.
The evil of corruption cannot be underestimated. It undermines the foundations of justice, governance and economic progress, perpetuates social inequality, undermines democracy and has far-reaching global consequences. Tackling corruption requires a concerted effort by governments, civil society and the international community. Strengthening institutions, promoting transparency and fostering a culture of ethical behavior are essential steps to end this pervasive menace. Only through unwavering commitment to these ideals can society hope to rid itself of a deadly evil like corruption and pave the way for a just, equitable and prosperous future.

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Dow Jones Newswires
25 Sep 06
The Far Eastern Economic Review, which is being sued by Singapore’s leaders, hasn’t complied with a requirement to appoint a legal representative in the city-state and pay a S$200,000 bond, a government spokeswoman said Monday.
“FEER has yet to comply with the conditions,” said Krishnasamy Bhavani, communications director of the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts.
The deadline was Sept. 11. The magazine can be stopped from circulating in Singapore if the conditions aren’t met.
The Dow Jones & Co Inc. (DJ) owned publication and its editor Hugo Restall are being sued for libel by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his father Lee Kuan Yew over an article about local opposition politician Chee Soon Juan in the July/August issue of FEER.
Restall declined to comment.
A note from the editor in the September issue of the monthly journal said the publication hopes Singapore will reconsider the bond and legal representative requirements.
“Whatever they decide, we will continue to publish well-reasoned analysis of the country free of fear or favor. More on this in our next issue,” the note said.
In August, Singapore imposed tighter restrictions on foreign publications, including FEER, Newsweek, Time, the Financial Times and the International Herald Tribune.
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts said FEER would be reclassified as an “offshore newspaper” and must comply with legal provisions governing such publications.
Under Singapore’s Newspaper and Printing Presses Act, an offshore newspaper must obtain a permit to circulate in Singapore. It also must appoint a person within Singapore to accept any notice or legal process on behalf of its publisher, and submit a S$200,000 security deposit with the government.
For the other foreign publications, the exemption from the requirements was lifted effective expiry of their current permits.
Ruling party leaders have successfully sued several opposition politicians and publications for defamation over the years. They said they sue to protect their reputations.
But domestic and international critics – including the U.S. State Department and London-based rights group Amnesty International – have accused Singapore’s rulers of using defamation lawsuits to stifle opponents.
In addition to this and other newswires, Dow Jones publishes The Wall Street Journal and its international and online editions, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Dow Jones Indexes and the Ottaway group of community newspapers. Dow Jones is co-owner with Reuters Group PLC (RTRSY) of Factiva and with Hearst Corp. of SmartMoney.


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In October 2016, the award-winning comedian and writer John Clarke made his debut appearance as guest presenter on ABC Classic FM’s Saturday Morning program.
A favourite on television and a household name thanks to his brilliant satire Clarke and Dawe and the mockumentary TV series The Games, Clarke relished the opportunity to turn his comic genius and acerbic wit to music he adored: orchestral favourites by Vaughan Williams and Dvořák, piano classics by Liszt, Satie and Beethoven, and iconic operatic arias like O mio babbino caro, the Habanera from Carmen, the Flower Duet from Lakmé, and the Pearl Fishers Duet. Audiences loved the show and were eagerly asking for the next instalment.
Sadly, there were to be no more, as John Clarke passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in April 2017. When the first show was reprised on Classic FM as a tribute, the audience response was again extraordinary, and the ABC was inundated with requests for a CD release of the program.
Thanks to this public outpouring, and to the enthusiasm of John’s own family, the full program is presented here as a tribute to this brilliant, beloved Australian icon: three hours of glorious music and classic Clarke commentary on 3 CDs. The performers include singers Elīna Garanča, Joan Sutherland, Pumeza Matshikiza and Kathleen Ferrier, pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Alexandre Tharaud and András Schiff, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Sir Neville Marriner, Jiří Bělohlávek and the Czech Philharmonic, Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducting the NDR Symphony Orchestra, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra directed by Richard Tognetti.
The Tracks: CD1
LISZT Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2/ BIZET Carmen: Habanera/ SATIE Gymnopédie No. 1/ GLUCK What is Life?/ VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending/ BEETHOVEN Moonlight Sonata: First movement/ BIZET The Pearl Fishers: Duet/ SCHUBERT Hungarian Melody
HILL Trumpet Concerto/ PUCCINI O mio babbino caro/ BACH Goldberg Variations: Aria/ VERDI Va’, pensiero
DVOŘÁK New World Symphony
SCHUBERT Ave Maria/ WAGNER Siegfried Idyll/ DELIBES Lakmé: Flower Duet/ BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 5
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Restrictions Could Shut Down Commercial Fishing In Michigan For Good
Locals and even tourists have depended on commercial fishing to provide them with a good source of whitefish from Lake Superior for...well...forever. All of that will change with the recent release of restrictions on whitefish fishing from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The restrictions, that will ban commercial fishing in water deeper than 80 feet, are threatening to shutdown commercial fishing in the state of Michigan for good and that is not sitting well with what remains of the industry and those who are in danger of having to shutdown forever.
“It really puts the industry right out of business,” said VanLandschoot, CEO of VanLandschoot and Sons Fish Market. “There’s 13 state license fishers and I know many of them won’t even put their boat in because there is no sense. Whitefish like cooler water". -TV 6
The beef between the DNR and the commercial fishing industry is so heated now that a lawsuit has been filed by the industry for a delay in licenses being distributed by the state. Add to it the list of bills put forth in the legislature last year and you have a hot bed of issues between the industry and the state.
Many feel the restrictions and bills benefit recreational fishing and are damaging to commercial fishing.
“The management of the fisheries for recreation only and away from the commercial side has really created a vested interest in pushing the commercial fishermen out of business once and for all,” said Sen. Ed McBroom, R-38th State Senate District. - TV 6
The state of Michigan Department of Natural Resources now has several weeks to respond to the lawsuit.
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Mark Reynolds is devoted to developing geometry as an art form. Not surprisingly, many of his hand-drawn works and paintings involve diagonals and diagonal relationships. His works have been produced during the 21st century so in that regard his output and explorations are an “offspring” of the Phenomenon of Diagonality that occurred in the 20th century.
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True to a core feature of Diagonality in its purest form of expression, Reynolds’ drawings and paintings are not symmetrical: he revels in asymmetrical relationships. This gives his work a dynamism and motion that is truly modern. And yet he works with geometric relations that go back to ancient Greece and even further back to ancient Egypt.
As Reynolds writes, “Some of the artwork is based on discoveries and inventions that I have made through the daily practice of drawing and experimentation. The work develops as much from an artistic and creative process as from any pre-planned calculations, although the perimeter ratio is always predetermined in order to define the specific geometric system I will be working with. It is through an organic process of overlays, tracings, revisions, exploration, and experimentation with geometric systems – specifically, certain ratios and proportioning systems found in rectangles, squares, and triangles – that I have been able to produce the drawings and paintings presented here.”
Not surprisingly, Reynolds finds inspiration not just in abstract geometric notions but has also been inspired by what he has stumbled upon by chance and by what he has found through research. He states on the home page of his website (http://markareynolds.com), “Over the last eight years, I have been developing various series of works rather than individual pieces, but all of my drawings and paintings continue to be based on the myriad of geometric systems found in nature, mathematics, and art history, as well as my own discoveries and inventions. Among them are the square root of the golden section, the musical ratios, the square root rectangles, compound rectangles (the term given by Jay Hambidge in his “Elements of Dynamic Symmetry”), and constructions that attempt to join incommensurable systems of geometry.”
The octagon has been central to the unfolding of Diagonality through the ages. Based on what has survived through history, the earliest use of the octagon in architecture is the Tower of the Winds still standing in Athens, Greece. It was a dominant geometric architectural motif during the Romanesque period and Gothic era. It was heavily used through the Renaissance, which is the period that Mark Reynolds turns to, particularly the drawings and designs of Leonardo da Vinci.
Also referred to as Octagon and octagonal star, Cod. Atl. fol. 223 r-a, after Leonardo
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Referring to the above drawings (1.01), Reynolds reveals the depth of his research as he writes,”(The construction demonstrates that Leonardo’s explorations were far more that rudimentary.) A drawing for the plan of the city of Imola, in 1502 (Windsor, RL 12284) shows a plan view of the city drawn in a circle divided into eight parts (with four subdivisions of each of the eight sections). Several drawings of octagon-based fortifications done in 1504 can be found in Cod. Atl. folio 48, v-a. Cod. Atl. f 286 r-a, of technological studies and wooden architecture (an “anatomy theatre”?), shows a circle divided into eight parts, each containing its own circle. There is also a famous sheet of sketches for the Last Supper and geometrical drawings in the Royal Library (Windsor RL, 12542).” NOTE: The article on this website about Leonardo and the Octagon is almost entirely based upon Mark Reynolds’ writings. Go to ARTICLES > THEMES.


A Deputy Minister of Power, John Jinapor, says government has secured enough fuel to meet the demands of the various thermal plants, a move that has led to stability in power supply.
“I can confirm that we have secured enough crude oil for those plants,” he stressed.
This follows concerns raised in different quarters that loadshedding has returned.
Mr Jinapor explained that the situation was as a result of technical challenges beyond their control.
“What we thought will take 2 week is now taking about 5 weeks and the gfact is that once it continues, i puts a strain on our power-generating system.
But engineers are working around the clock to switch all dual fuel plants to light crude,” the Deputy Power Minister said in an interview on TV3 on Monday, April 11.
He insisted that since Friday, April 8, load has not been shed in any part of the country as the demands of consumers have been met.
“We have enough capacity to meet the demand and so if currently, you have enough capacity to meet the demand, what will be the essence of publishing a loadshedding schedule?” he asked.


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Suva, Dec 4: As many as 60 people died due to measles epidemic in the island nation, a government statement on Wednesday.
"4,052 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak with 171 recorded in the last 24 hours. To date, 60 measles related deaths have been recorded," the government tweeted. The Ministry of Health said that eight of the dead were children aged fewer than four. The country is in a state of emergency.
All schools were closed, mass vaccination campaign underway and public gatherings in the nation were restricted.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is normally transmitted through fluids in the respiratory system. It starts with cold-like symptoms like high fever and runny nose and gradually develops into a full-body rash, at which point the immune system is already too weakened to fight the infection.
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monday january 31 (9:00 p.m.) classical music returns as the protagonist on the stage of the Teatro Bonci in Cesena: Karl Heinz-Schütz, first flute of the Wiener Philarmoniker and the Wiener Staatsoperhe is soloist and conductor of a program dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Magic of the Flute, with the chamber ensemble of the “Bruno Maderna” Conservatory.
Guided by the enchanting sound of this instrument, the journey of the young musician with his mother, in 1778, to Paris via Mannheim is retraced during the evening, during which he composed two concertos for solo flute and orchestra, K 313 and K 314, to reach the end of the extraordinary artistic and aesthetic career of Wolfgang Amadeus, who in 1791 dedicated Die Zauberflöte to the flute. The Magic Flute, the last piece, is a fairy tale which narrates the victory of good over evil, the journey from darkness to light: it is in the performance of this initiation rite that the flute becomes the musical instrument and symbolism of Mozart, which guides the realization of true humanity.
Karl-Heinz Schutz, Austrian, is the first flute of the Wiener Philarmoniker and the Wiener Staatsoper. He held the same role with the Stuttgarter Philharminker for four years and was a member of the Wiener Symphoniker from 2005 to 2011. Born in Innsbruck and raised in Landeck, Tyrol, he received his musical training at the Landeskonservatorium in Vorarlberg (with Eva Amsler ), at the National Conservatory of Music in Lyon (with Philippe Bernold) and with Auréle Nicolet in Switzerland. He won first prize at the Carl Nielsen International Music Competition in 1998 and at the Krakow International Flute Competition in 1999. He has performed in Europe and Japan and as a soloist he has been invited by conductors in orchestra such as Daniel Baremboim, Fabio Luisi, Yakov Kreizberg, Dmitrij Kitajenko and Bertrand de Billy. He is also a passionate chamber musician and member of various ensembles with a repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary. In 2013, he joined the Ensemble Wien-Berlin and the Wiener Ring Ensemble in place of Wolfgang Shulz.
He participated in international festivals in Salzburg, Bregenz, Graz, Montpellier, Rheingau, Prague. He is professor of flute at the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversitat Wien and has held several visiting professorships. He organizes masterclasses all over Europe. A very active recording artist, he notably collaborates with Camerata Tokyo, for whom his Mozart, Prokoffiev and Brahms CDs have been published.
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McVey said the school has launched an investigation into policy violations.
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What the fallout from Aston's engine split means for 2020
Aston Martin's DTM arrival, via the R-Motorsport outfit, was heralded as a salvation of sorts for the series. After plenty of bumps in the road in 2019, the team finds itself in a similar position to the one it was in 12 months ago. Can it get its act together?
Ninety days is the figure that was repeated throughout 2019, whenever it came to appraising the R-Motorsport Aston Martin squad's first season in the DTM. The number relates to how long it took R-Motorsport to go from an odd artistic demonstration of the car's silhouette pre-season to placing four Aston Martin Vantage DTMs on the grid at the Hockenheim season opener.
Now, it's managed to get itself back into a similar position ahead of 2020. At the time of writing, it at least has the buffer of just over 140 days until next year's first race weekend at Zolder. But this time, it doesn't have an engine. That's been promised in the "coming weeks", as it was several weeks ago, and Autosport was told there were "multiple options".
It's taken him a while to emerge as a consistent title challenger, but in the final year of DTM's Class One rule set, Nico Muller has smoothed the rough edges and has double champion stablemate Rene Rast working harder than ever to keep up in the title race
Opel's fortunes in the DTM had taken a turn for the worst by 2003 - hardly the pedigree that suggested it could take on the toughest 24-hour race of them all. But that's exactly what it did
It's 20 years since the DTM roared back into life at a packed Hockenheim with a back-to-basics approach as the antidote to its high-tech past. Now it's on its knees again, so is it time to recall the lessons learned in 2000?
The Opel Vectra GTS was the last in the line of the marque's DTM challengers, but failed to hit the lofty heights of its predecessors when financial constraints hit
DTM boss Gerhard Berger was an ardent detractor of Formula E and was reluctant for his series to embrace greener engine technologies. But this cynic's tune has had to change to ensure the DTM's existence in the future of motorsport
Ex-F1 racer Kubica to drive for BMW at DTM rookie test
Berger: DTM can't avoid Le Mans clash with new Anderstorp race in 2020


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Listening to a song from Benedict Cork feels like escaping into the pages of his journal. With every bold crescendo and poetic lyric, Cork exposes some of his most personal thoughts and experiences.
That pure honesty can be heard on his sophomore EP ‘Secrets I’ll Never Tell,’ the follow up to his equally raw debut EP. Across all five songs, Cork opens up about finding himself in a world consumed by social media and provides relatability and comfort through topics including mental health, sexuality, and identity.
We chatted with Cork about the EP, its companion podcast, and more!
Congratulations on the release of your EP ‘Secrets I’ll Never Tell’! What was the writing process like for the project?
Thanks a lot, it’s wicked to have it out in the world. These songs were written between 2019 and 2020 and are all centered around the concept of vulnerability. I wanted to explore loads of taboo subjects that we often shy away from in real life situations on this EP.
You worked with Tim Bran (London Grammar, Birdy, Rae Morris) on this EP. How did you get connected and what has it been like working together?
Yes, he’s a legend. I heard Tim’s work on a project last year and fell in love with his production style. He really helped to flesh out these songs and build a bit of a sonic world around the whole EP. I got to work with Thomas Rawle on the closing two tracks as well, and I can’t wait to work with them both again more in the future.
What inspired the lead single “Have a Good Life (See You Never)”?
At the end of 2019, I was supporting Duncan Laurence on his tour, playing loads of shows just me and the piano which I love doing because it’s so freeing. But one afternoon I had some time off and went into the studio with my friends Hannah and Mack and remember just thinking I really want to write something loud and brash and angsty that’s so far removed from this sad piano world I’d been living in. A couple of hours later, ‘Have A Good Life’ was born and it was so fun throwing all these concepts and ideas around, that you’d maybe never say out loud during a break-up.
Do you have a favorite lyric from the song?
I think my favourite line is ‘yeah I never really liked your mama.’ It came from a conversation with the tour manager on Duncan’s tour who, on his last day, shouted across the carpark ‘have a good life Ben,’ and I shouted back ‘see you never.’ I remember parking that in my brain and thinking, ‘wait a second this is a wicked break-up line.’ And then we basically formulated the whole song around that concept – all the things you wish you could have said in the moment but didn’t, until now.
Where did the concept for the video come from?
I really wanted to do something with a two-sided personality. It starts with me making a DIY music video where I’m giving off that I’m doing completely fine, singing really confidently and arrogantly into the camera. But then it cuts to me breaking down in tears, setting our belongings on fire and trashing a car on a scrapyard. I can’t tell you how much fun it was to film that part of the video.
This was your first ever music video. What was that experience like?
Ahh it was so much fun. Now I’ve got the taste for it, I want to do it all the time, that’s the only problem. But it’s so fun creating a visual world around a song, and I can’t wait to do more of that for future projects.
If you could set fans up in the perfect environment to listen to your new EP, what do you imagine it looking like?
A bath, some incense, an episode of ‘Planet Earth’ on mute, a couple of bouji candles, maybe one of those weird charcoal face masks, and a whiskey on ice.
You launched a new podcast mini-series to go along with this EP. What inspired you to start that?
Yes, it was so much fun, and a lot of work I’m not going to lie. When we were locked down for a third time here in London, I wanted to find a way to pass the time that wasn’t just taking more ‘Planet Earth’ baths and binge-watching movies. I’ve always loved podcasts, but even more so over the past year. There’s something so comforting about having a few people chatting away in your ear, putting the world to rights. So I wanted to make a companion piece to the EP by putting together a podcast miniseries also called ‘Secrets I’ll Never Tell,’ where I could chat to other creatives about stories in their lives, and some of the themes of this project.
What can fans look forward to next?
Well there’s still a few more episodes of the podcast miniseries to come, which I’m super excited about. I think because we were all locked down I managed to snag some really fun guests. I’m also playing my first headline show in over a year and a half at The Jazz Café next month, which I can’t wait for. And we’re about to announce some more live stuff for later in the year too if all goes to plan. Fingers crossed. Plus more new music of course, I’ve actually just finished writing the next project.
What is one quote that you have heard or that you go by that you want to ECHO out to the world?
Ooof good question. Justin Bieber once said, ‘never say never’ and that one really got me. I think we all just need to be a bit more open to whatever life throws at us. Love you JB.

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Lisbon School District parts way with band director after 'inappropriate decision making'
With just a few weeks to go before high school football season ends, the Lisbon Exempted Village School District has parted ways with its band director for the remainder of the season.
Superintendent, Joe Siefke tells 21 News that there is an open investigation against band director, Dan Patterson in regards to some decision making the district had deemed to be "inappropriate."
"[Patterson] did not meet the standards that the Lisbon School District has for its supervisors," Siefke said.
Siefke did not go into specific details of the decisions Patterson allegedly made, but Lisbon Police Chief, Mike Abraham confirmed that Patterson is under investigation by the department.
Chief Abraham confirmed that Patterson was escorted out of the building by officers. No criminal charges have been filed against Patterson at this time.
Siefke says the district can fulfill the rest of the football and marching band season without Patterson's assistance and that he will still be paid in full.
When asked whether or not Patterson would be coming back next year, Siefke said the district will be searching for a new band director for the 2024-25 season.
21 News is working to learn more about this situation. Stay connected for the latest updates.


When University of Miami coach Larry Coker spoke with his Hurricanes on Sunday, he looked around the room and realized one thing.
No one sitting in front of him has beaten Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. Coker has never won there, either.
The Hurricanes need a victory there Saturday to ensure a spot in the Rose Bowl and the national championship game.
"It's always a little tougher to play on the road," Coker said. "They have a great college atmosphere there. It's definitely a tough place to play."
It is not going to be easy to win. Lane Stadium is going to be loud and the air chillier than South Florida. Near-freezing temperatures are expected to warm up to the low 50s by kickoff.
The last time UM won in Blacksburg was 1992. And the Hokies would like nothing better than to deny their conference nemesis a chance to play for a national title.
"Their fans don't like us," cornerback Phillip Buchanon said. "They've got the chance of knocking us off to make their season better."
This game has a completely different feel to it than at the start of the season. Everyone thought the regular-season finale would be a conference championship game, with the winner claiming the Big East.
But No. 14 Virginia Tech (8-2) has had an off season by its standards. The Hokies lost consecutive games to Syracuse and Pittsburgh this season and does not have a shot at a conference championship. Meanwhile, UM has clinched back-to-back conference titles regardless of what happens Saturday.
The Hurricanes have won 16 straight conference games, and another win Saturday means a trip to Pasadena, Calif.
But the last time they lost a Big East game came at Virginia Tech in 1999, a 43-10 defeat in which everything unraveled after UM built an early lead.
"We panicked," Coker said. "In the second half, they took us out of our game. We self-destructed in the third quarter. We didn't handle it very well and get back in the flow of the game. [Quarterback] Kenny [Dorsey] came in as a true freshman and got it handed to him pretty good."
UM took an early 10-0 lead, but Virginia Tech scored 43 unanswered points, thanks to costly Hurricanes mistakes. Tailback Clinton Portis fumbled three times (losing two of them) and UM had six turnovers. Quarterback Kenny Kelly was knocked out of the game twice, and Dorsey went in as a true freshman and had a disastrous performance.
"I played pretty well besides dropping the ball, but that game made me better," Portis said. "That game created the person I am now. I'm careful with the ball, I cover the ball up so I don't want that to happen again."
Despite his mistakes, Portis had 27 carries for 139 yards and, after the game, ESPN analyst Lee Corso said, "The only player who didn't quit on that team was Clinton Portis. I went over to the tunnel before he went in the dressing room and congratulated him on being one hell of a football player. I said, 'You can play for me anytime.'"
Last year, UM beat Virginia Tech 41-21 in the Orange Bowl, its first win against the Hokies since 1994.
Saturday, there is much more riding on the game, and players said the atmosphere makes Lane Stadium a tough place to play.
"They're a decent team," cornerback Mike Rumph said, "but the environment makes it harder."
The last time UM played in colder weather was against Boston College on Nov. 10. The Hurricanes struggled on offense and finally won 18-7, but said the weather was not a factor.
Though it will be loud, UM has played in front of big road crowds before this season, including Penn State and Florida State.
"It's rough, but after going to play in front of 107,000 people at Penn State, I don't think there's an environment worse than that," Portis said. "Just like Penn State, we can't let the crowd get into the game. We have to take care of the game early. We can't let the crowd become a factor."
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The vehicle in your driveway is head and shoulders above the rest compared to all the other cars, trucks, and SUVs currently being driven today. Make no mistake, you didn't buy your J-300 unless you wanted to buy dependability and great value both rolled up into one car, truck, or SUV. Your Jeep dealership isn't the only place to buy genuine or original equipment quality parts to repair your J-300. When your Jeep J-300 left the factory, it was destined for a person with discerning taste who prioritizes versatility in their automobile.
Without the timed ignition systems in our internal combustion engines, our engines would have to be all electric. One long-lasting component in your Jeep J-300 engine that cannot fight the rust or pitting that results from its operation is your distributor cap. It provides the contacts for your spark plug wires. When the ignition coil sends current to the rotor underneath the Jeep J-300 distributor cap, whichever post is making contact with the rotor will be charged and current will be sent to the appropriate wire.
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Color Technique: Have you ever wanted to change the colors on your layout because you have a really great idea? Or maybe you don’t have an embellishment in the matching color? I loved the idea of a rainbow to go with my layout but I am not digitally inclined so I came up with this.
I printed a black and white photo (I added the text in white in Photoshop) and then used distress ink and a blending tool! (A foam sponge would work in a pinch, but having a handle helps!) I used the different color inks right on the photo! When it came to the next color I blended the two together so there would not be harsh lines between the colors, like a rainbow!
In addition to this I wanted the bling to match so I used Alcohol Inks on them. Before removing the bling from the sheet it’s on, I put drops of each color direct from the bottle onto the bling, changing colors after a few. If the color was too light I did another coat when it dried. After it was completely dry I removed it and put it on my layout. (You can’t rush this process with a heat gun or your bling will get stuck to the surface it’s on!) Easy!
I used it on the center of this bling flower and circle too.
Ranger Distress Inks, Papers- Momenta, Lace ribbon-Spare Parts, organza ribbon - Offray, bling - Heidi Swap, ZVA Creative and Prima, velvet flowers – Creative Imaginations, crochet flowers handmade, bling flower centers - Prima, large rhinestone flower -Bazzil
Here is the layout in it's entirety!
So some exciting news for me - if you have been following my blog for a while you know I love using all different types of mediums in my work and I was super excited about this announcement today
So in addition to my regular blog posts I will post one short video using Shimmerz once a month!
This is going to be so much fun!!!!
So I hope you will come check it out!
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Police in Albuquerque are investigating a hit-and-run incident that killed a motorcyclist early Wednesday morning, according to the Albuquerque Journal.
The incident happened shortly after midnight in the Martineztown area, in the vicinity of Odelia Road NE and Edith Boulevard NE. Police said a man was riding a Ducati motorcycle west in the far right lane of Odelia Road when the bike was struck from behind by a BMW sport utility vehicle. The motorcycle was dragged about a half mile and the rider was ejected.
The motorcyclist, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead after being taken to University of New Mexico Hospital. The motorcycle had been stolen, police said.
The driver of the BMW continued north and parked, and three people inside fled the scene, leaving the SUV behind.
Police said the BMW was sealed and charges will be pending. Should any additional information come to light, our Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer will update this news blog.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a New Mexico Auto Accident Lawyer
The personal injury attorney at Keller & Keller has years of success handling New Mexico auto accident cases and would be honored to help you and your family with the legal recovery process while you focus on healing. We offer free consultations and would be happy to answer your questions.
Stay up to date on Local New Mexico Traffic Accidents by visiting our Albuquerque news section!


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DUBAI: Explore the diversity of Russia this September with flydubai, which currently flies direct to seven points in the country.
Flydubai’s current network in Russia includes Kazan, Krasnodar, Mineralnye Vody, Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Samara and Yekaterinburg with flights to Makhachkala, Voronezh and Ufa to be added in October.
Flydubai, together with Russian Emirates publishing house, has developed a list of the top five experiences in Russia this September:
Opera and Ballet: Enjoy the performance of the ballet Swan Lake at the Bolshoi or attend other ballet and opera performances at this legendary theatre in Moscow, with its new season starting on September 7. In addition, travellers can enjoy world class performances in the regional opera houses and music theatres of Kazan, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg throughout September with affordable prices. Opera lovers can also attend the open-air opera festival in Kazan on August 30.
City Day Celebrations: People of Russia love to celebrate and for those who have the chance, join local crowds on their City Days with lots of free concerts with folk and modern Russian music and a variety of activities and food to try.
Moscow, The Circle of Light: Visit the capital of Russia during The Circle of Light festival held from September 26 to October 4 and get a chance to rediscover the most iconic buildings in Moscow from a very different perspective. With colourful lights and laser projections on these memorable buildings, this is definitely something to experience.
Festival of Muslim Cinema. Travellers will be pleased to know that Kazan has hosted the annual Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema for 13 years in a row. This year the festival will be held from September 5 to 11 and visitors will have a chance to watch the latest films from different countries reflecting Muslim culture and values.
World contemporary Art and Pop Culture. Those visiting Moscow this September may attend the seventh Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary Art, held in Moscow from September 19 until January 2018. The Biennale features works by artists from 25 countries including Matthew Barney, Olafur Eliasson and Björk. Alternatively, visitors can attend The Heavy Entertainment Show with Robbie Williams, who will perform in Moscow on September 10.
Explore everything Russia has to offer and enjoy flydubai’s onboard experience as the airline continues to enhance its product offerings. Throughout the journey passengers can enjoy wifi and Live TV services, providing them with greater connectivity. Flydubai’s Business Class continues to offer passengers a personlised travel experience with increased comfort and added convenience.


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San Gabriel Peak from Red Box is a 7.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Palmdale, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
The trail offers a good workout, the milage is short, but the grade is steep. After a mellow 0.3-mile walk on the Mt. Wilson Road to the start of the trail, the next 1.8 miles consist of several dozen switchbacks going up. In this section the trail is quite narrow and has steep drop-offs along the leaf-strewn slope. At mile 2.1 the trail tops out at an old paved road that leads to the Mt. Disappointment, turn left on this road. After 100 yards there is a sharp switchback to the right, you go straight. The path descends a bit through oaks and then begins a steep ascent to the summit, 400 feet in less than a half mile.