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Memo to Tim Russert: Dick Cheney thinks he controls you.
Madonna throws shade, debuts clothing line.
After short program, Lysacek leads Weir at U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Weir: “I got close. I’m going to keep fighting. To be in second place at the national championships, even though I’ve won three, it’s still a great honor. … It ain’t over until the fat lady sings.”
GLAAD’s Neil Giuliano talks about Isaiah Washington incident: “Someone called earlier this week after seeing me on CNN and asked if I had any idea a week ago that this situation with Isaiah Washington would become such a big story. I had to honestly answer: yes. I knew the minute I saw it.”
What we don’t know: 42 of the biggest unanswered questions in science.
“(BLEEP) Bless You.” The word “God” censored from The Queen for inflight broadcast: “The word God was removed seven times in all after an inexperienced employee of a California company that edits movies for in-flight entertainment was told to take out all profanities – including any blasphemy.”
Dreamgirls headed back to Broadway: “Krieger said it was too early to discuss details about the revival, but theater insiders speculate that Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson may be asked to reprise the role of Effie on stage.” Bet Jennifer Holliday’s thrilled with that news.
Convicted sex offender/gay porn producer Bryan Charles Kocis slain, torched in home (warning – site NSFW): “No formal suspects have been named, but Citizen’s Voice is reporting that police have questioned three California men he was involved in a “business dispute” with, one of which presumably is Sean Lockhart. Kocis, 44, was best known for his complicated ongoing legal battle with Lockhart, better known as gay porn star Brent Corrigan, 21.”


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The FSA should put pressure on HM Revenue & Customs to produce a clear guide explaining when financial advice is liable for VAT, according to The Ideas Lab director Roderic Rennison.
Speaking aboard the Aurora yesterday at the PIMS conference, Rennison said unless the regulator forces the issue with HMRC, uncertainties around when to charge VAT on advice and when not to will persist.
Rennison said: “The FSA must lean upon HMRC to provide meaningful and definitive VAT guidance for the profession, by which I mean not just intermediaries but suppliers, life companies, fund management groups, platforms, software suppliers, and above all distributor firms.”
He advised IFAs to speak to their tax adviser or accountant to clarify their position and to get any recommendations related to VAT charging in writing.
Rennison added: “If you have not registered for VAT yet and plan to do so you should take advice in the manner in which you do that. Talk to your inspector, as firms seem to be facing the prospect of a retrospective VAT bill due to the suspicion that might arise around why a firm is registering for VAT now when they have not been registered before.”

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Three teens accused of trying to firebomb a Galesville home are facing attempted murder and arson charges, Anne Arundel County fire officials said Thursday.
Following a phone call reporting a suspicious package on the 900 block of Galesville Road June 1, fire investigators from the county fire department arrived at the scene to find a box with the two incendiary devices, along with two damaged cars.
On June 6, the County Fire and Explosive Investigators executed a search warrant on the home of Alexander Lare, 17, in Churchton, where Lare and Crystal Kalinowski, 19, were taken into custody. Lare is being charged as an adult, according to the fire departmetn.
The third suspect, 19-year-old Christopher Lester, turned himself in to the Anne Arundel County Police later after investigators contacted him.
The alleged attack is believed to be in response to a previous incident, and all three are being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Dention Center. Each suspect faces five counts of attempted first degree murder, five counts of attempted second degree murder and a count of attempted first degree arson along with several other charges.


text: SHANGHAI, Oct. 18 (SMM) –As LME copper prices overnight fell by more than 1%, SHFE 1112 copper contract prices, the most active one, opened RMB 890/mt lower at RMB 55,250/mt on Tuesday. As Chinese stock markets suffered great resistance during the whole trading day and lost 2,400 points, and since LME copper prices remained weak, SHFE three-month copper contract price trends failed to improve. China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) this morning announced China’s GDP data in the third quarter, which was within market expectations and eased market sentiment. In response, SHFE three-month copper contract prices declined slower. At the tail of trading, Chinese stock markets fell below the 10-day moving average, and LME copper prices lost USD 7,300/mt, dragging down SHFE three-month copper prices to an intraday low of RMB 53,680/mt after falling below the RMB 54,000/mt mark. Finally, SHFE 1112 copper contract prices closed at RMB 54,000/mt, down RMB 2,140/mt or 3.81%. Positions for SHFE 1112 copper contracts were down 26,612 lots, and trading volumes were down 1,194 lots, while positions and trading volumes for SHFE 1201 copper contracts were up 47,086 lots and 157,000 lots respectively, highlighting the shift of the most actively-traded copper contracts. The handover rate remained as high as 215%, and short investors came to dominate the market again, with the 5-day moving average becoming the resistance.

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Apple Vision Pro, the first mixed-reality headset from Apple was announced earlier this year at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2023. The product garnered a lot of media attention and interest from consumers when it was announced. During the announcement, Apple said that the product would be available starting in early 2024. It was expected that it would be launched into the market only in March 2024 or later. However, as per a recent newsletter by Mark Gurman, Apple might launch the product into the market in January itself.
Apple flies its employees from different parts of the US store to its Cupertino headquarters whenever there's a new product to be explained. The company is holding such a training session for the Apple Vision Pro during mid-January, indicating an earlier release of the product. Apple employees will undergo two days of extensive training on the complex custom process required for the spatial computing headset.
Since it will be the first time Apple employees at retail stores and customers visiting these stores would interact with the product, Apple needs to communicate the advantages, features and specifications of the Vision Pro well. It is important to note here that Apple has not yet given a specific month, but only said that the Vision Pro will be available in the market in early 2024.
It will be interesting to see how the market responds to a $3499 headset. The key word that Apple focused on with the Vision Pro was 'Spatial Computing'. Whether Apple will release it globally for other major markets at the same time is unknown at the moment. With Vision Pro, Apple might like to move slowly and take feedback to improve the product's software before releasing it to the mass market.


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Colorado has surpassed $1 billion in tax revenue from marijuana sales since recreational use was legalized in 2014.
Marijuana tax, license and fee revenue has reached $1.02 billion, and marijuana sales over $6.5 billion, the Colorado Department of Revenue announced in a news release. Colorado has 2,917 licensed marijuana businesses and 41,076 licensed individuals working in the industry.
Marijuana revenue funds a range of youth and public health programs in Colorado, including mental health services, youth literacy initiatives and anti-bullying programs in schools. Marijuana tax revenue goes to both state and local governments.
“This industry is helping grow our economy by creating jobs and generating valuable revenue that is going towards preventing youth consumption, protecting public health and safety and investing in public school construction,” Governor Polis said in a statement.
Colorado must continue to innovate in the marijuana industry in the face of growing national competition, Polis said. Colorado was the first state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana, but since 2014 nine other states as well as Washington D.C. have followed suit, and more plan to do so.


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Cowboy hats, ball gowns, and country music filled the special event room at El Adobe de Capistrano on Saturday, March 11, during the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association’s El Presidenté Ball.
San Juan residents and the South Orange County community joined the Fiesta Association for the annual event to dance, eat food, mingle, and have a good time.
The event is intended to celebrate San Juan’s Western culture and is part of Fiesta de las Golondrinas—the annual season celebrating the return of the swallows to town. Attendees wear retro Western outfits, including colorful and elaborate gowns.
The Electric Tumbleweeds, a fixture at Fiesta events, were the night’s musical entertainment.
During the annual Ball, Fiesta Association President Jim Taylor recognized junior dignitaries and San Juan Elementary School students Eloise Glynn and Javier Martinez; senior dignitaries Ms. Fiesta Daniele Smith and Senor San Juan John “Fish” Fischle; San Juan Mayor Howard Hart; and Fiesta Association board members.
Other upcoming seasonal events will include the Fiesta Grande at Swallow’s Inn on March 22 and, of course, the Swallows Day Parade in Downtown San Juan Capistrano on March 25. The Fiesta Association organizes the events.


The Chase viewers were left baffled yesterday after a contestant repeated a wrong answer.
Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the popular ITV quiz saw contestants Karl and Liam make it to the final chase with £8,000 in the cash-pot.
The pair were up against Mark "The Beast" Labbett and had managed to secure a 12-step head start.
During the final chase, Bradley asked The Beast what year the Balfour declaration was written in, to which he answered: "1918".
The answer was incorrect and so Karl and Liam were given the opportunity the push the chaser back a step if they answered correctly.
Watch the video above to see what happened next.
However, the pair somehow managed to accidentally give the same answer of 1918, after suggesting 1917 amongst themselves, the correct answer.
"That's what I said," The Beast said.
"Too late, you've given your answer," Bradley said.
The Chase fans mocked the contestants on social media after the awkward blunder.
One wrote on Twitter: "The Beast said 1918 - so why the f*** are you saying 1918?! #TheChase"
Another fumed: "These plonckers actually thought they could give another answer if they give the same answer as the chaser. #The Chase"
A third said: "#TheChase Beast....1918. Wrong. Karl....1918. Jesus Christ. MUPPET"
"1918 lol..Dumb and dumber... #thechase," a fourth wrote.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.


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Recently, the federal government’s EPA issued new mandates on the oil and gas industry – requiring a process called “green completion.” These new EPA rules are meant to protect the air from harmful gases, such as methane, which can be released during the oil and gas drilling process.
A noble purpose – but it raises two questions in my mind: (1) Do Oklahomans need Washington, D.C., intervention to protect us from the oil and gas industry? And (2) If so, do these EPA rules accomplish their goal in the least burdensome, most efficient way?
In my opinion, the answer to both questions is “no.”
Speaking as only one commissioner – and not for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission as a whole – my private sector experience has shown me that government intrusion from Washington, D.C., is not narrowly tailored to the needs of Oklahomans. When regulation is formulated at a local or state level, Oklahoma’s citizens and taxpayers have a better opportunity for meaningful dialog with less intrusive consequences.
The recently-adopted EPA rules state that their goal was ”cost-effective regulations, required by the Clean Air Act, to reduce harmful air pollution from the oil and natural gas industry while allowing continued, responsible growth in U.S. oil and natural gas production.” To support this new mandate of “green completion,” the EPA argues that it will significantly increase air quality, and will not be overly costly on businesses.
Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry – both big and small companies – disagrees, pointing out some of the faulty assumptions made by the EPA to justify these additional mandates. First, the amount of harmful gases emitted during the initial stages of a well’s life are far less than estimated by the EPA. Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry estimates that the EPA missed the mark by as much as 1400%.
Secondly, the EPA states that the costs of “green completion” are offset by the additional recovery of natural gas and other products which can be sold. Again, our Oklahoma companies disagree. Oklahoma companies estimate that cost to business could be as much as $1 million per ton of harmful gas reduction. From a small business owner’s standpoint, these costs are huge and the benefit is small. The math simply does not work.
To their credit, our largest oil and gas companies already use “green completion” methods in more than 90% of the wells drilled – and were doing so prior to the EPA’s edict. As for the smaller companies, these new rules might cause them to choose not to drill a well – which means a loss of jobs for Oklahoma families
Regulation has a place, and there are sound reasons for it. In fact, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission is the chief regulator of this industry. Before state regulations are enacted, we hold official conferences to gather input from parties who will be affected by new regulations. The Oklahoma commissioners are elected by Oklahomans – and are vested with the duty and responsibility to protect and defend Oklahoma’s resources, both natural and economic.
States should be allowed to regulate our industries. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has been a leader in sound regulation for this industry, and in my opinion, is the best way for Oklahomans to regulate Oklahoma.

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Brett Eldredge released the music video of his new song “Good Day,” giving a message of hope in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I wrote this song when I was searching to find positivity in my life instead of focusing on a day being dark and stormy and your emotions being in a tough spot,” Eldridge said in an interview with People magazine.
“I make the decision to have a good day, even in the darkness, and that awareness gives me a better outlook on life,” according to the 34 year old country singer.
“‘Good Day’ brings me a lot of optimism in tough times and I hope it can do the same for others,” he added.
The energizing music video, in honor of healthcare workers who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, is compiled with video snippets sent by his fans.
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A three-judge panel of the D.C. Court of Appeals grappled Tuesday with the limits of privacy expectations in a case involving the city police’s warrantless use of cellphone surveillance technology.
Metropolitan Police had used the technology to discover the location of a robbery and sexual assault suspect, and the judges are to decide whether the man’s privacy rights were less consequential because he was carrying stolen cellphones and was found on a public street.
Civil liberties advocates are supporting the appeal of the defendant, Prince Jones, arguing that police violated his Fourth Amendment rights by using a cell-site simulator to pinpoint his exact location without first obtaining a warrant.
Using a cellphone tracking device known as a Stingray, police located Jones’ phone and eventually found him sitting in a car on a public street in October 2013. They also found in his possession several cellphones stolen from robbery and sexual assault victims.
Authorities investigating the sexual assaults could have tried to use the Stingray to track one of the stolen cellphones, and were prepared to do so, if they had not located Jones by tracking his own phone, Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Bates said Tuesday.
Judge Phyllis D. Thompson asked Jones’ defense attorney why he should have any expectation of privacy, given the fact that he was carrying stolen cellphones whose owners could have had GPS tracking enabled and who consented to police searching for their phones.
“Carrying stolen property does not waive privacy rights,” said Stefanie Schneider of the D.C. Public Defender Service. “If a person was carrying a stolen phone in their bag or purse, the government would still have to get a warrant to search their bag.”
The police can track a stolen phone, but Jones still had a right to privacy regarding his movements, Ms. Schneider said.
Jones was sentenced to 66 years in prison after he was convicted in 2014 of sexually assaulting two women who were contacted for escort services through Backpage.com. In each of the attacks, which occurred within days of one another, the women responded to the ads and met a man who forced them at knifepoint to perform oral sex and then robbed them.
At trial in D.C. Superior Court, Jones’ attorneys had sought to suppress evidence based on the warrantless use of a Stingray to track and identify him as the suspect.
The appellate judges asked prosecutors Tuesday to defend their argument that police inevitably would have discovered Jones in possession of the stolen cellphones if they had traced one of those phones rather than his personal phone.
Judge Michael William Farrell said inevitable discovery arguments often are raised in cases in which police have identified a suspect or have the person in custody. In this case, he noted that police had no idea of the suspect’s identity and that all investigators had to go on was a phone number that had been used to call the women who were assaulted.
Ms. Bates said that society at large recognizes the fact that cellphones work by emitting electronic signals that can transmit information about a phone’s location. In Jones’ case, officers found him sitting in a car on a public street near a busy Metro station with his phone and stolen phones in his possession, she said.
“He is not trying to hide himself,” the prosecutor said.
Judge Farrell questioned whether it was really a forgone conclusion that police would have found Jones had they searched for a victim’s cellphone, posing the hypothetical that Jones could have dumped the victim’s phone in the sewer in the 40 minutes it took police to zero-in on his location using the Stingray.
Ms. Bates said all indications were that Jones had no intention of getting rid of the phone, had kept it for several days and was using it.
“There is a lot of uncertainly there that it would work,” Judge Corinne Beckwith said of the plan to track a victim’s phone had a trace of Jones’ phone not worked.
Prosecutors noted in their briefs that since the Justice Department issued guidelines in 2015 requiring police to obtain a warrant before deploying cell-site simulators, the Metropolitan Police Department “has obtained a number of search warrants specifically authorizing the use of cell-site simulators.”
Ms. Schneider noted that DOJ policy was adopted by the Obama administration and that it could be revoked under the current administration.
The Jones case represents the first time the Metropolitan Police Department’s use of the surveillance technology has been challenged at the appellate level.
The case has attracted the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which filed a friend-of-the-court briefs as part of their nationwide legal battle to rein in law enforcement agencies’ use of such surveillance.
Privacy advocates have unearthed use of the surveillance technology by local police departments over the past few years, but since then only a handful of appellate courts have had the chance to weigh in on Stingray use by law enforcement.
Judge Beckwith seemed to express interest in how other courts might interpret a ruling on the issue by the D.C. Court of Appeals, asking whether there are many other similar challenges to warrantless use of the technology.
Noting that many law enforcement agencies have closely guarded their use of the surveillance technology as a secret, Nathan Freed Wessler, an ACLU attorney presenting arguments in the case, said there are not many cases in which the same legal issues are challenged. As a result, he said the D.C. Court of Appeals their ruling in this case would likely be taken into consideration by other courts who consider similar challenges.

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Lillian Carter, the president's mother, made the awful mistake of saying she was bored in Washington a while back and they have run her legs off ever since.
"I'll never say it again," she said yesterday, kicking off her shoes and settling down in a good-looking Chippendale chair of the East Reception Room.
"It's true, but I'll never make the mistake of saying it again. I don't like New York very much, either."
She said she did hope she wouldn't say anything to upset the president, but it was suggested she was his mother, after all, and could say anything she jolly well liked and if anybody didn't like it, well fudge. The more she thought of that, the better she like it, and began:
"Well you know I've been to Africa to see the progess in food production since the drought. I went by way of France and Italy. They said it might be possible to have an audience with the pope, and as it happened I had the last audience he gave before his death.
"'Holy Father,' I said to him - I was concentrating on not calling him 'Your Majesty' or 'Your Excellency,' because there had been so many titles on this trip. And I'm not a Catholic, you know, and don't know but one down in Plains.
"He addressed the multitude. He said he knew I was 80 in August and he was 81, and told me, 'I am now ready to meet God.'
"I said, 'If you meet God before I do, tell him about me,' and he said,, 'I will.' Let me say I have never felt so close to God as looking at that man's face."
A photographer had asked her to sit where the light streamed on her and she said she didn't like bright lights. The photographer rattled on about the importance of light and she said, "Well, I'm going to do what I want to do," but the photographer kept on about light and she wound up sitting where he asked her to.
"That's what I can't stand about photographers," she said, "they're so bassy."
"Look who's talking," said an aide some distance away who must have ears like a dolphin.
"I heard that. Shut up, girl," said Miss Lillian.
She asked the pope to pray for our country, and for human rights and for rain in Africa.
"Which he did immediately, in my presence," she said. "When I got to Gambia I hadn't been there more than an hour and a half when it began to rain.
"It just rained and rained. In Senegal it rained. In Mali it rained. Everywhere I went people called me the Rain Lady."
"People are skeptical about prayer, about the pope, about everything now. Sometimes they'd ask me if I thought the pope's prayers had anything to do with it and I said of course. Me and the pope and God did it. It rained so much I thought I better call the pope and tell him to lay off."
Miss Lillian was in a soft yellow suit and her hair was absolute silver and her green eyes sparkled the more she got going.
"I have to keep remembering you're a reporter," she said. Usually, one gathered, she sees the press mainly at press conferences where they try to trap her.
"Come on, Mrs. Carter, they don't try to trap you."
"Oh, yes they do," she said, "The Sun-Times, The New York Times . . .
Which reminded her The Times is on strike:
"I was in New York and I certainly missed it. Nothing to read."
She could have read The Village Voice, it was suggested.
"What's that? Isn't that a labor paper? Oh. A lot about music and entertainment? Well, I don't want entertaiment. I want politics. You won't mind my saying I don't believe everything I read in the papers."
Some people, it was suggested to her, worry about what they call the hammering on human rights and the effect this may have on American relations with Russia.
"Russia!" she expostulated. Who's talking about Russia? I asked the pope to pray for human rights in my own country - the Deep South. To me human rights means the chance for everybody to make the most of himself.
"I think the thing that always bothered me the most is to see some people so very rich and others so poor.
"In Africa I was at a lavish dinner. I have to be careful what I eat because it wouldn't do to get sick on the tour, but I saw this wonderful dessert table and thought I bet there's something there I could eat."
Evidently a number of people not actually expected for the dinner joined in and Miss Lillian saw the desserts vanishing as if a tide were sweeping up the table.
"Afterwards," she said, "I saw a man in evening clothes with a broom, sweeping the floor and asked him what in the world he was doing. He was sweeping up the bones. (Diners tossed bones on the floor.) There was one woman flat on her stomach on a table. She ate up the whole centerpiece, which was a swan made of plastic and margarine."
Surely not the plastic too?
"The whole thing," said Miss Lillian. "I got a letter that seemed to be apologizing for the way people ate.
"I wrote right back and said listen, I was delighted for hungry people to eat. You may know I am very much interested in World Hunger. Much is said about vitamins and so on, but I want people to have their stomachs full, nutritious or not.
"When I was in India I was hungry the whole time I worked in the Peace Corps. You know you have to boil the water for 45 minutes, and I didn't have but $10 a month for food. I remember at first I used to spend time picking the wings and legs (of insects) out of the bread."
Then she got to wondering if she was throwing away protein.
"So I know what hunger is. Of course one of the White House aides just this morning said to me she hadn't had any breakfast. 'You'll live,' I told her.
The sun flashed on her diamond bracelet and Miss Lillian grinned to think of the poor hungry White House staffer.
"I went to a leper colony in Mali," she said. "Three French doctors are doing miracles. You know how leprosy makes it impossible to work the joints of your hands and feet" (here she demonstrated the tortured stiff digits), "and I met a boy who had been that way, but they put hinges in. He could shake hands. I touched every one of the lepers. It was wonderful to see the ones in the first stages of the disease in which it had been arrested or cured.
"They gave me a tremendous calabash this big (she indicated something the side of a watermelon, a Georgia watermelon) and you'll never guess what was inside. Peanuts.
"I said get rid of them, I'm not hungry for peanuts. I had a fine aide who was a state trooper and I said take them to their headquarters. Fourteen young men will eat anything."
The conversation had gone on about an hour, and much had been said about drought - even in the South when you go five weeks without rain it is alarming, and the snapping turtles start settling into the sump holes. As you probably know, people drained and cleaned out Miss Lillian's personal pond last year - incredible what can accumulate in a pond in a few years - and restocked it with bream and bass.


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Scripted drama series inspired by Open Book also in the works For more, check out: RollingStone.com (Source)
Here are the must-read music books of the year — from revealing memoirs to historical deep dives, from boy bands to the blues and beyond For more, check out: RollingStone.com (Source)
Many people miss the days when MTV used to show music videos 24/7. But it’s no secret that the network also hosted some amazing TV shows back in the day. From the early reality shows to animated classics we love, MTV’s history on the small screen shouldn’t be forgotten. Read more: Bonnaroo cancels 2020 festival […]
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Greetings fellow Sci-Fi fans!
In 1984, British TV (BBC1) aired "The Tripods" (based on the Novel of John Christopher, aka Samuel Youd). A wonderful and typically 80's Sci-Fi/Adventure TV Show. Two years later, it was aired in Germany as well. As the programme went to air in the UK, a fan group called 'The League of Freemen' was formed to celebrate the show, its actors and the 'Masters'. In 2001, the league of freemen were joined by a fresh fan club, created in Germany. Together, the interest built once again and still to this day, they celebrate this fantastic story. In 2007 the British and German fans gathered in Brighton, England, along with a wonderful exhibition of Props and costumes from the show. This also included an actual Tripod used in the making of the show. Jim Baker, who played the part of Henry Parker in the show, made a guest appearance, his first at a Tripod fan club meeting since 1985. Since then, both the English and German fan clubs have held their meetings annually.
Now the time has come, for the British and German clubs to gather together once again. To hold another wonderful, big meeting in Hurstpierpoint near Hassocks in west Sussex in England. This time, we would love to gather even more fans of the show and other Sci-Fi enthusiasts, those that are lovers of 1980's style British TV Sci-Fi show, eg. Dr Who.
Jim Baker has already confirmed his appearance (and is actually, involved in the organisation of the event), along with the exhibition of the Props and costumes from the show. A very unique and 100% original exhibition, owned privately by Adrian J Andrews, the founder member of the English fan club, The League of Freemen.
We are also planning to visit several filming locations that are in this local area, and Jim Baker will attending on this day as well. It will be the first time he has returned to some of these places since filming, so it will be a special day for us all!
We have formally invited, and are waiting for confirmation of the following guests;
John Shackley - who played Will Parker (Has confirmed his interest in appearing, but currently lives and works outside the UK)
Ceri Seel - who played Jean-Paul 'Beanpole' Deliet (Is planning to come, but has other commitments, so full confirmation is pending)
Robin Hayter - who played Fritz Eger (Full confirmation pending)
Richard Bates - Producer and brain-child of the whole BBC Tripod phenomenon (Having appeared at an English fan club meet in Brighton, we are hopeful Richard will attend once again)
Ken Freeman - Composer of the unique theme and incidental music that ran through the entire series (Needs to find his 'glad-rags', but is hopeful he can make it)
The whole event will take place at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9UY (and of course the filming locations, which are close to Hurstpierpoint) on the 8th and 9th of September 2017. Friday 8th, will be our day for location tours. Saturday 9th, will be the exhibition day. It will be on permanent display, all day, with special guests on hand to answer questions and sign autographs.
The event and the groups who are running it, are 'not for profit' organisations. Every ticket we sell goes directly to the costs of the event, i.e., The hall hire, food and drinks for our guests, vehicle hire and fuel for the location trips and other expenses.
We are now asking YOU, to help make this event happen! YOU are formally invited. So visit our event page https://meeting.3pods.de:2017/ Register your info and book your place. This is going to be a rare and memorable Tripod event that you will not want to miss. They don't happen like this every year and we have no idea when, or if, it will happen again! DON'T MISS OUT!
We are a very small community and we need your help to realize this! So please, visit our website, have a look on our Forums or check our Twitter. Spread the word.
Thank you very much for your time and effort,
We thank The Tripods
The Meeting-Website itself: https://meeting.3pods.de:2017/
"The League of Freemen" (English Facebook-Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/672092096251981/
"Die dreibeinigen Herrscher" (German Facebook-Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.tripods/
Trippypedia (independent German Wiki about "The Tripods"): http://www.trippypedia.de/
"Die dreibeinigen Herrscher" (German forums): http://forum.diedreibeinigenherrscher.de/
Some YouTube-Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLzYcIYYx0Rr-6MJe9hzJYyOD0fGe-v7X
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This page compiles our content related to seizure disorder. For further information on diagnosis and treatment, follow the links below to our full BMJ Best Practice topics on the relevant conditions and symptoms.
A seizure is defined as "a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain." Epilepsy is considered to be a disease of the brain defined by any of the following conditions: ILAE: EpilepsyDiagnosis.org Opens in new window
At least two unprovoked (or reflex) seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart
One unprovoked (or reflex) seizure and a probability of further seizures similar to the general recurrence risk (at least 60%) after two unprovoked seizures, occurring over the next 10 years
Diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome.
A life-threatening neurologic condition defined as 5 or more minutes of either continuous seizure activity or repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness. Status epilepticus can equally occur in patients with an established diagnosis of epilepsy or as the first unprovoked seizure in patients with no known history of epilepsy. Generalized convulsive status epilepticus in both its subtle and overt subtypes constitutes the most frequent variant. Recognition is crucial because rapid termination helps prevent serious brain injury, especially in patients with impaired consciousness.
Generalized seizures (generalized tonic-clonic seizures [GTCS]) classically involve loss of consciousness and a phasic tonic stiffening of the limbs, followed by repetitive clonic jerking. Most GTCS are self-limiting without intervention. The electroencephalogram (EEG) shows bisynchronous epileptiform activity in both cerebral hemispheres. GTCS occur in many different types of epilepsy. GTCS may also be provoked by an insult in an individual who does not have epilepsy.
Seizures may occur as a stand-alone event or may be recurrent. Key risk factors include genetic predisposition or family history, perinatal asphyxia, metabolic/neurodegenerative disorders, head trauma, or structural abnormalities of the central nervous system. Detailed history is of paramount importance in the diagnosis, as key diagnostic factors lie in the history as opposed to ancillary investigations.
Seizures occurring in a febrile child, between the ages of 6 and 60 months, without evidence of intracranial infection, metabolic disturbance, or history of afebrile seizures. Febrile seizures are common in childhood. The cumulative incidence is estimated to be between 2% and 5% in the US and Western Europe, between 6% and 9% in Japan, and 14% in India and Guam. Most febrile seizures resolve spontaneously and do not require acute or long-term anticonvulsant treatment.
Typically characterized by abrupt cessation of activity and responsiveness, lasting between 5 to 10 seconds, with minimal associated movements and no aura/postictal state. Typical absence seizures may be precipitated by hyperventilation and photic stimulation. EEG is the definitive test. Most typical absence seizures are medically responsive, and childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) tends to remit by adulthood. Atypical absence seizures have a less distinct beginning and end, and are not usually precipitated by hyperventilation. Atypical absence seizures tend to be medically refractory and associated with intellectual disability.
Focal (partial) seizures are the electrical and clinical manifestations of seizures that arise from one portion of the brain. They may occur in the context of an underlying structural brain abnormality, or may be idiopathic. The EEG typically indicates a localized discharge over the area of onset, or regions beyond the initial onset as the abnormal electrical activity propagates. The temporal lobe is the most common area of onset for focal seizures, but they may arise from any lobe. Consciousness is preserved in focal aware seizures, whereas focal impaired awareness seizures feature memory loss for the duration of the clinical event or impaired responsiveness at the time of the event. Focal seizures may evolve into bilateral tonic-clonic seizures.
An epilepsy syndrome typically presenting in infancy, with a varying etiology. Spasms may be flexor, extensor, mixed flexor-extensor, symmetrical or asymmetrical, and typically occur in clusters. A hypsarrhythmic pattern on EEG is characteristic, but not universally present at all times. Infantile spasms are often associated with an underlying disorder. Where no underlying cause is detected and there is normal development prior to onset, the prognosis tends to be better.
Syncope is a sudden and transient loss of consciousness that is associated with a loss of postural tone, and resolves spontaneously and completely without intervention. Differentiating between syncope and epileptic seizures can sometimes be challenging. Twitching and jerking are often seen with vasovagal or cardiac syncope, which can be differentiated from rhythmic jerking of all the limbs in tonic-clonic seizures. Loss of bowel and bladder control, commonly seen with seizures, is rare during syncope. The presence of an aura and unconsciousness for >5 minutes is more typical of a seizure.
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People who work in agriculture come from different backgrounds and ethnicities. How much do you know about diversity among agriculture producers across the United States? Test your knowledge!
1. While the majority of U.S. farmers are white, Hispanic and Latino farmers make up the second-largest ethnic group. Of the 2,042,220 farms in the U.S., how many farms have producers (or people involved in making decisions for the operation) who are Hispanic, Latino or Spanish?
2. American Indian and Alaska Native producers make up another sizable ethnic group among U.S. farmers. How many farms have producers who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native?
3. The number of black and African-American farmers continues to grow. How many farms had black or African-American producers in the U.S. in 2017?
4. How many U.S. farms reported having Asian producers in 2017?
5. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders represent a small ethnic group in U.S. agriculture. How many farms had Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander producers in 2017?
A. 35,470 (1.7%)
B. 18,338 (.9%)
C. 86,278 (4.2%)
D. 4,341 (.2%)
E. 60,083 (2.9%)
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Russia will lose soft power after being recognized as sponsor of terrorism, Ukrainian officials says
Mikhaylo Podolyak (Photo:Office of the President of Ukraine)
After being recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism, Russia will lose its influence on the elites of other countries, adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Mykhailo Podolyak, told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on Nov. 22. The European Parliament has recently agreed the text for a draft resolution that brands Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
Podolyak said he is convinced that EU countries will support the resolution and make an "absolutely pro-Ukrainian decision."
“Reputationally, this will have an extremely negative impact on Russia, because a country that is a sponsor of terrorism cannot be, for example, a sponsor of cultural, sports, or political events,” Podolyak said.
“And for Russia, this is a key tool for influencing foreign elites.”
He added that there are "very few" countries in Europe that might oppose the resolution or want to abstain from the vote in the European Parliament.
On Nov. 21, NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing Russia as a terrorist state.
On Oct. 13, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution that supports Ukraine and recognizes the current Russian regime as a terrorist one.
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'Snowpiercer': A dystopian ship of state
Director Bong Joon-ho puts futuristic class struggle on runaway train
The Snowpiercer seems like an impractical home for Earth's survivors, who'd probably find greater safety in some kind of underground silo than a vehicle frequently beset by the elements. But the Snowpiercer makes an inspired movie metaphor as a relentless ship of state, pushing forward without heeding the cost to its poorest passengers. Director Bong Joon-ho helms a rabble-rousing, boundlessly creative sci-fi adventure that builds up a full head of steam before losing some of its momentum.
The length of the train emulates the class system, with the aristocracy housed in the front cars, just behind "The Sacred Engine," while the impoverished masses eke out an existence in the tail section. Living in cramped, makeshift quarters, the tail passengers have a reluctant leader in Curtis (Chris Evans), a haunted revolutionary who waits for the right time to lead a rebellion against the rulers and their jackbooted thugs. Early scenes emulate prison breakout movies, with Curtis and his cohorts timing how long doors stay open, assessing the guards' ammo supplies, and enlisting a junkie gate-cracker (Korean actor Song Kang-ho).
Based on a series of graphic novels, Snowpiercer also proves reminiscent of video game structure. When Curtis and company strike back against their oppressors, they go forward car by car, not only ascending the social ladder but experiencing different environments, like gaming levels. They might encounter a car that's a giant aquarium, or one filled with axe-wielding thugs in one of the film's bravura action scenes. Curtis wants to go all the way to the engine to find the mysterious Wilford, the near-deified scientist who built the train. Plot-wise, Snowpiercer resembles the darkest "Doctor Who" episode imaginable.
The film's fascinating design draws inspiration from the films of Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Terry Gilliam, with "Gilliam" even providing the name of Curtis' aging mentor, played by John Hurt. Snowpiercer proves similarly brilliant at creating an intricate, lived-in on-screen world with both huge, sprawling moments (such as the train speeding past frozen cities) and funny little details with the actors. A shoe thrown in defiance becomes a darkly comic recurring prop. But Bong Joon-ho and his role models all have a tendency to throw everything at the wall to see what sticks, even though not everything does.
Filmed mostly in English, Snowpiercer's international cast includes Jamie Bell and Octavia Spencer, with Tilda Swinton best capturing the Swiftian satire in the material. As the mouthpiece of the ruling class, Swinton comes across like a combination of Margaret Thatcher, Dolores Umbridge, and a rabid poodle. Her hilariously wild exaggeration finds a perfect counterpoint in Evans' seething, taciturn performance, by far the weightiest he's given to date.
You can admire Snowpiercer's willingness to venture into uncomfortable territory, even if some of its choices don't pay off. The talky final act proves anticlimactic compared to the early high-adrenaline scenes. Nevertheless, Snowpiercer's uncompromising vision gives it far greater moral gravitas than the bigger summer movie franchises. It's more powerful than a locomotive.


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The federal government is taking aim at resolving the dearth of commercialized innovation in Canada with an announcement today of a new funding program designed to help graduates of science, technology, engineering and math programs improve their skills and acquire business seed funding.
The announcement was made by federal Minister of State Gary Goodyear and Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch. The $1.1 million fund is expected to provide 30 budding entrepreneurs with the opportunity to hone their in-demand skills and help them take innovative ideas from prototype to commercialization. In addition, the program is designed to encourage more students to enter these fields with the hope of commercializing their ideas.
“The one thing that we’ve seen in the country is these unprecedented skills shortages,” said Ms. Leitch. “One of the most substantive shortages are in these fields, so we want to motivate Canadians to enter these areas.”
Funding for the program will come through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and is part of the $1.1 billion the federal government earmarked for innovation research and commercialization.
The funding program is being overseen by the Ontario Centres of Excellence’s Centre for Commercialization of Research (CCR) program, which connects graduates in the aforementioned fields to business experts who can help them refine their ideas and find additional partners to help them bring their ideas to market.
Ms. Leitch says the program will be a boon to science, technology, engineering and math graduates who traditionally lack the necessary business-management skills to commercialize their ideas.
The announcement comes on the heels of a recent report from the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which suggested that while Canada spends heavily on R&D, little of that what is produced is ever commercialized. The OECD attributed the research-commercialization gap to strong risk aversion in Canada and the possibility that there is a lack of connection between what is being studied and what the market demands.
Ms. Leitch says the new funding program announced today will help offset risk aversion among aspiring business leaders by providing them with public seed money.
“This is seed financing to allow these young entrepreneurs to be successful,” she said, later adding that Canada “needs to focus on maintaining our competitive advantage internationally and stay focused on taking all those great ideas we have and make sure they make it into the marketplace, which will grow jobs and opportunities.”
How the Canadian operations of an international construction company used data analytics to drastically reduce the number of workplace accidents and, in turn, operational disruptions.
With fuel representing one of the aerospace industry's major -- and most unpredictable -- expenses, one engineering firm has found a way to not only reduce fuel costs by reducing aircraft weight through a change in wiring systems, but also to navigate the skies with more predictability.
How two doctors and a business-savvy executive improved the process of teaching the the ears-nose-and-throat specialty and exported it around the world.
Canada's post-secondary institutions have excelled at finding ways to do more with less over a decade of limited funding increases, but can the funding model remain sustainable if Canada expects to recapture its international stature in higher education?
The government wants science research to be funded based on industry needs. Scientists believe research should have no preconditions. If only a middle ground could be found, Canada might just become the intellectual property powerhouse it aspires to be.
John Tory has seen his fair share of battles in both the private and public sector. Here the business executive, former politician and political activist speaks about the evolution of public-private partnership and how Canadians have come to view them.
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Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones tied the knot with long-term girlfriend Jakki Healy today.
The happy couple were joined by dozens of celebrity friends as they walked down the aisle in Co Clare.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and The Jam’s Paul Weller made the trip to Ireland to share the pair’s special day.
The two music legends have been friends with Kelly, 39, for over a decade and Kelly was even invited to Ronnie’s intimate wedding last Christmas.
Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans, who is originally from Wales like the groom, and his girlfriend, award-winning actress Anna Friel, were also invited to the ceremony in St Senan’s Church, Kilrush.
Other famous faces included Mission Impossible II actor Dougray Scott and his wife, Meet Joe Black leading lady Claire Forlani.
Welsh Funnyman Rob Brydon turned up for the proceedings with his wife Claire Holland, while WAG Coleen Rooney also made a rare appearance.
Kelly had played at Coleen and Rooney’s wedding in 2008, and he’d previously joked that Rooney would have to demonstrate his football skills when he’d finally get hitched.
However, the Manchester United striker was in Old Trafford last night and could not attend the gathering.
It is understood that Kelly and illustrator Jakki, who also works on the forward-planning team of MTV, decided to have their big day in Co Clare because the striking bride was born there.
The beautiful blonde wore a strapless chiffon wedding dress with a straight tiered pleated skirt, along with a pair of open-toe heels, for the occasion.
Dad-of-two Kelly sported a navy suit with a light pink rose on his lapel, to compliment his precious wife’s bouquet.
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Running a restaurant kitchen comes with its own challenges, and one of the most essential elements of it is equipping the space with the right tools and gadgets. Having the proper equipment can make a significant difference in your restaurant’s efficiency and productivity. In this article, we’ll explore some of the essential equipment you’ll need to set up a restaurant kitchen. Access this external site to expand your knowledge of the subject. Waffle mixes.
The first pieces of equipment you’ll need in your restaurant kitchen are the cooking appliances. These include ovens, stovetops, grills, and fryers. The type and size of the appliances you should get will depend on your restaurant’s concept and menu. For example, if you plan on having a lot of fried items on your menu, then you’ll need multiple fryers. If you’re going to serve grilled meats, then a high-quality grill will be necessary.
Refrigeration and Storage
Another critical aspect of setting up a restaurant kitchen is ensuring you have enough storage and refrigeration space. You’ll need somewhere to keep your fresh produce, meats, dairy, and other food products. You’ll also need storage space for your pots, pans, utensils, and more. Invest in commercial-grade refrigerators, freezers, and storage racks that can handle the volume you’ll need to store.
No kitchen is complete without the necessary utensils. You’ll need an extensive collection of knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, spatulas, tongs, whisks, and more. Purchase high-quality and durable utensils that can handle constant daily use. Make sure to have multiples of each utensil, so you never run out when a busy shift is happening.
In addition to the utensils, you’ll also need cookware. This includes pots, pans, and baking sheets. The type of cookware you buy will depend on the dishes you plan on serving in your restaurant. For example, if you’re going to serve a lot of pasta, invest in multiple large pasta pots. The quality of cookware is essential, as you’ll need them to conduct heat efficiently and long-lasting.
Dishwashing equipment is another essential piece of kitchen equipment. You’ll need a commercial-grade dishwasher that can handle the volume of plates, bowls, and other dishware needed throughout the day. Additionally, you’ll need a 3-compartment sink to wash and sanitize larger pots and pans.
Small Kitchen Appliances
Lastly, don’t forget about the small appliances. These include toasters, blenders, food processors, coffee makers, and more. While these appliances aren’t always needed to create the main dishes, they’ll still come in handy when making sauces, soups, dressings, and other items.
In conclusion, setting up a restaurant kitchen is an investment in both money and time. Investing in high-quality equipment will make a significant impact in your restaurant’s daily operations. By purchasing the right pieces of equipment, you’ll be able to handle the volume of customers you need to keep your business successful. Visit this external site to learn more about the subject. ald.kitchen.
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City police have charged a ninth man in connection with a large-scale police operation targeting an organized crime group believed responsible for multiple shootings, including attempted murder attempts, in northeast Calgary last year.
Officers arrested a 20-year-old man on Thursday and charged him in connection with a Dec. 13 shooting in the 0 to 100 block of Coral Springs Close N.E., in which two men sitting in a parked vehicle were shot at by someone in a passing vehicle. No one was injured in the shooting.
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Ahed Alwand, of Calgary, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of attempted murder, accessory after the fact of attempted murder, possession of a loaded firearm, and three counts of breach of recognizance.
The Calgary Police Service’s major crimes section says the police operation began with investigations into two homicides in 2015.
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Role of a Crane Swing Lawyer in Safeguarding Your Interests
In the world of construction, cranes loom large as iconic symbols of progress, towering above construction sites and facilitating the movement of heavy materials. However, with their power comes a great deal of responsibility, and this is where the Crane Swing Agreement and the need for a skilled Crane Swing Lawyer come into play. In this blog, we will explore the importance of the Crane Swing Agreement. Also, we will delve into the many benefits of hiring a reliable crane swing agreement lawyer to protect your interests.
Understanding the Crane Swing Agreement
Before we dive into the advantages of having a crane swing agreement lawyer by your side, let’s start by understanding what the Crane Swing Agreement is and why it is pivotal in the construction industry.
1. Definition and Purpose
The Crane Swing Agreement is a legal document that plays a crucial role in the operation of cranes on construction sites. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of a crane, aiming to ensure safe and efficient operations. It involves various parties, including the crane operator, contractors, property owners, and others involved in the project.
2. Key Elements
A typical Crane Swing Agreement includes several key elements that are essential for smooth and secure crane operation:
- Operational Guidelines
At the heart of the Crane Swing Agreement are detailed operational guidelines that define how the crane should be operated. These guidelines are essential for safe and efficient crane operation and include:
Load Capacities: Specifications outlining the maximum weight the crane can safely handle. This helps prevent overloading, a common cause of accidents.
Maximum Reach: Information on the crane’s maximum reach and working radius to ensure it operates within safe distances from structures and workers.
Weather-Related Restrictions: Guidelines specifying how the crane should be used during adverse weather conditions, such as high winds, rain, or snow.
Safety Protocols: Clear instructions on safety measures, including the use of safety equipment, signal communication, and emergency procedures.
- Liabilities and Insurance
The Crane Swing Agreement includes provisions related to liabilities and insurance to protect all parties involved in the event of accidents, property damage, or personal injuries. These provisions often involve:
Liability Coverage: Clarifications on the extent of liability for various parties, including the crane operator, contractors, and property owners.
Insurance Requirements: Specifications for the types and amounts of insurance coverage that each party must maintain. This includes liability insurance, workers’ compensation coverage, and insurance for equipment and property damage.
Indemnification Clauses: Clauses that outline how parties agree to compensate each other in case of injuries, damages, or legal disputes.
- Financial Terms
The financial aspects of crane operation are an integral part of the agreement. These terms include:
Rental Fees: Details regarding the rental fees for crane usage, including payment schedules and methods.
Penalties and Late Fees: Provisions for penalties or late fees in case of non-compliance with payment schedules or breaches of the agreement.
Billing and Invoicing: Information on how invoices will be issued, what they should contain, and how payment disputes will be handled.
- Safety Protocols
Safety is of utmost importance in the construction industry. The Crane Swing Agreement specifies safety protocols and compliance measures, which typically include:
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations: Adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards. Non-compliance can result in legal issues and project delays.
Training and Certification: Requirements for crane operators to possess the necessary certifications and training to operate the equipment safely.
Regular Inspections and Maintenance: Schedules for crane inspections, maintenance, and reporting to ensure that the equipment remains in safe working condition.
Benefits of Hiring a Reliable Crane Swing Lawyer
Now that we have a clear understanding of the Crane Swing Agreement, let’s explore the various benefits of hiring a skilled crane swing lawyer.
1. Expertise and Experience
A competent crane swing lawyer brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. They are well-versed in the nuances of the construction industry, having dealt with numerous crane-related cases. Their knowledge is invaluable when it comes to interpreting, negotiating, and drafting the terms of the Crane Swing Agreement to protect your interests effectively.
2. Risk Mitigation
Construction projects inherently involve risks, particularly when cranes are in use. A crane swing lawyer can identify potential risks and work to mitigate them through the agreement. By reducing the likelihood of disputes and legal battles, they save you time and resources.
3. Customized Contracts
No two construction projects are alike. A one-size-fits-all Crane Swing Agreement may not address the unique requirements of your project. A proficient lawyer can tailor the agreement to your specific needs, ensuring that it aligns perfectly with your project’s requirements and objectives.
4. Compliance with Regulations
Construction is heavily regulated, and these regulations can vary by location. A crane swing lawyer is well-versed in local, state, and federal laws, ensuring that your agreement aligns with these regulations. This compliance is crucial to avoid potential legal troubles and delays in your project.
5. Protection of Your Interests
In any construction project, multiple stakeholders are involved, each with their own interests. A crane swing lawyer works diligently to ensure that your interests are adequately represented in the agreement. They protect you from unfavorable terms that could jeopardize your investment or put you at a disadvantage.
Some may view hiring a crane swing lawyer as an additional expense, but in reality, it can save you money in the long run. By preventing disputes, ensuring proper insurance coverage, and mitigating risks, a lawyer can spare you from costly legal battles and project delays, which can be far more expensive in the end.
7. Peace of Mind
Perhaps the most significant benefit of hiring a crane swing lawyer is the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have a legal expert looking out for your interests. With their guidance, you can focus on your construction project without the stress of legal complexities and disputes.
8. Effective Dispute Resolution
Despite the best intentions, disputes can sometimes arise during a construction project. Having a crane swing lawyer on your side means you have a professional ready to step in and resolve issues efficiently. Their expertise in construction law allows for swift and cost-effective dispute resolution.
9. Ensuring Fair and Ethical Practices
Construction projects are complex, involving numerous parties with varying interests. A crane swing lawyer can ensure that all parties adhere to fair and ethical practices, preventing any party from taking advantage of the situation or attempting to bend the rules to their advantage.
10. Support Throughout the Project
A reliable crane swing lawyer is not just a one-time resource. They are there to support you throughout the duration of your construction project, ensuring that the Crane Swing Agreement is upheld and your interests are protected from start to finish.
In the ever-evolving construction industry, where cranes play a pivotal role, the Crane Swing Agreement is a vital document. However, it’s equally important to recognize the significance of hiring a dependable crane swing lawyer to protect your interests. With their expertise, experience, and dedication to safeguarding your rights, a crane swing lawyer becomes an indispensable partner in your construction journey.


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Even before Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) was proposing a bill that would have essentially nationalized energy transmission in the United States, members of the Kansas Corporation Commission — which oversees for-profit utilities in the state — were advocating for the same thing.
Manchin’s bill — since pulled from a budget reconciliation package for a lack of support — was touted as “permitting reform” but contained several troubling provisions.
Dubbed the “Energy Independence and Security Act,” the bill would have authorized the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct utilities to build long-distance transmission lines if they have been previously proposed by a state or business — or if the secretary of energy finds the project to be “in the national interest,” the Daily Caller reported on Sept. 25, 2022.
The idea is to relieve congestion on the national power grid by making it easier to move cheap wind power from, say, Kansas to urban centers where there is more demand.
“The Manchin-Schumer bill would give unelected regulators the authority to compel utilities to build high-voltage transmission lines to connect wind and solar facilities hundreds of miles from urban centers, use eminent domain to condemn rights of way, and then pass the costs on to consumers,” Myron Ebell, Director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy and Environment, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
It would also have allowed FERC to “allocate” costs to those who “benefit” from transmission projects — meaning the costs of lines no state agency has approved would be passed to taxpayers — even if voters or state agencies had rejected them.
Earlier this week, however, Manchin requested the bill be removed after it became clear there were simply not enough votes — from either party — in the Senate to pass the bill.
Conservatives objected to federal control of the energy grid, and progressives opposed any measure which would make “non-green” energy projects easier to permit.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) has said he intends to try to pass the bill “before the end of the year” as a separate measure or as part of another piece of legislation.
KCC pushing for federal control of transmission projects
The KCC, which recently cleared the way for a major transmission project to take power from the Wolf Creek nuclear power station to Missouri, has filed comments with FERC suggesting that more transmission capacity should simply be “required.”
At a joint state-federal task force with FERC, several state officials — including commissioner and former chairman of the KCC Andrew French, appointed by Gov. Laura Kelly– suggested that FERC require regional grid operators have the capacity to transfer a minimum amount of energy to other grid regions
Known as a “minimum interregional transfer capability,” such a requirement could lead to more multistate power lines being developed, industry newsletter EnergyWire reported.
An authority even FERC Commissioner James Danly wasn’t sure existed.
“I have yet to hear anything that makes me think we’ll be able to make that showing,” EnergyWire reports Danly said.
Citing last year’s major winter storm, French said: “I think we have a pretty strong evidentiary basis now that something needs to be done.”
It was not the first time French had suggested that federal regulators take a firmer hand in transmission policy — despite the fact that transmission projects are invariably paid for by utility customers.
Several times in the last couple of years — most recently in June of this year –French has suggested that transmission costs should be spread more broadly rather than being passed directly to local consumers.
“I would’ve liked to see some sort of express requirement,” Bloomberg reports French said. to “protect those local areas that aren’t necessarily using the resources from being burdened with an inordinate amount of the costs.”
However, it is notable that neither French nor the KCC suggests that Kansans should bear none of the cost of transmission projects — even when those projects do not directly benefit Kansas ratepayers.
The KCC position, stated on at least three occasions in the 12 months, is that Kansas retail ratepayers should pay part of the costs to expand or upgrade the transmission grid for exporting Kansas renewable energy — despite the fact those upgrades materially increase costs for Kansans already paying some of the highest electric rates in the nation.
Attorney James Zakoura, who represents the Kansas Industrial Consumers Group and Kansans for Lower Electric Rates before the KCC, said in a release that his groups are opposed to such projects.
“KIC and KLER filed Comments at FERC in opposition to the KCC Comments because the KCC did not open a Kansas Docket where positions of all stakeholders on this issue — retail ratepayers, the Legislature, and the Governor and Administration — could be vetted and considered,” he wrote. “KIC and KLER continue to believe that important state energy policy is the shared responsibility of the Governor and the Legislature – after all, stakeholders have been granted an opportunity to be heard on state energy policy issues.”


The mass air flow sensor on the Sentra model is a small piece that is inside the air duct tube fastened with two special torx screws, just after the air filter. After that, the duct continues to travel toward the throttle body, which then lets the air go inside the engine. You can remove a section of that tube which houses the mass air flow sensor.
no MAP sensor, just mass air flow sensor
Back in 2006, my Sentra with 78K miles was stalling and was cutting out while accelerating. The Nissan dealer found that the air flow sensor was failing. The part was about $200 with $270 labor. Please note that there are also several recall campaigns and one is on the crankcase position sensor which can go out and stall your car for good. Good Luck!
how do you clean mass air flow sensor on a 1998 Nissan altima? To clean the mass air flow sensor , you need to get a can of CRC mass air flow cleaener frm auto zone, Kragen, Pepboys, Sensor is attached to the tube (next to airfilter). again you need to use mass air flow cleaner ( CRC ). I use this on my ford windstar and Nissan sentra 05 and 95. it runs better after cleaning the mass air flow sensor.
Jeep doesn't use mass air flow sensors.
there isn't one. theres a throttle position sensor and a mad sensor.
No but if you do it wrong (oily filter or leaky connection) you can damage the sensor while driving making it necessary to replace that sensor later.
The IAT Sensor is attached to the Mass Air Flow Sensor that is attached to your air filter box.
where is the mass air flow sensor located at on a Nissian Infinity G20 where is the mass air flow sensor located at on a Nissian Infinity G20
In the manual for the 2000 Sentra, page EC-306, for DTC P0171, P0174 Fuel Injection System Function, it shows as possible causes: - Intake air leak - Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) (bank 1) (bank 2) - Injectors - Exhaust fuel pressure - Lack of fuel - Mass air flow. I have read that the Mass air flow sensors are prone to fail on these cars, so you might want to have that checked first.
the stratus doesn't have a mass airflow sensor
this is NOT the mass air flow sensor but this is a 20 second fix, it is located on the tube between the air filter box and engine on the firewall side of the tube
If a non hotwire sensor buy a can of CRC MAF cleaner and follow directions.


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A smile is front and center for all patients. So adding a tool to your practice that can dramatically change a smile means adding a tool that can truly change a patient’s life. Six Month Smiles is an important addition for dentists who are looking to provide meaningful dentistry to patients eager for confident smiles.
You know that new-patient care generally starts with an acute need or routine cleaning. And once that patient is in your office, you have to demonstrate that they can turn to you for every dental question or concern. When your patients sit down in your chair, they are giving you a unique opportunity to build trust and establish a long-term relationship.
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Easier said than done, right? Dentistry will always be the core of your business. You have to pick and choose the added benefits that will best serve your clients while allowing you to remain focused on core dental needs.
The AACD has partnered with Six Month Smiles to help bring more services directly to your dental chair. By attending a free one-hour, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) webinar on July 22, you’ll see how, as a dentist, you can straighten your patients’’ teeth in just six months. And your patients don’t have to visit anyone but you. (Plus, you’ll earn a CE credit just by watching.)
"Stacie" is 29 years old and presented with a chief complaint of wanting to address the spacing between her teeth. She had no specific concerns regarding the overjet or deep bite and had previously had a comprehensive ortho consult in which she was advised that she would require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with full fixed orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontists and orthodontic purists will certainly insist upon every tooth having to be in exactly its proper place and rotation at the close of orthodontic treatment. In the past few years, there has certainly been a movement toward a simpler orthodontic solution for those patients (mostly adults) who just want to have straighter teeth, and an improvement in occlusion, without having full-blown orthodontic treatment stretching over a 2- to 3-year period.
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Six Month Smiles® education is in large part designed to take the mystery out of moving teeth. This is not meant to trivialize the discipline of orthodontics, but rather “demystify” the process so that general dentists are more capable of helping more adult patients achieve the smile they want.
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A 33 yr old female patient presented at the practice wanting veneers for 6 upper teeth. She was also aware that she grinds her teeth at night.
Clinically she presented with a Class 2, Div 2 Malocclusion complicated by a deep overbite and asymmetrical gingival contour and after discussing
Her chief complaint was that she hated her "fangy" smile especially the left side.
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(Reuters Health) – A program that combines home modifications with specialized counseling may help seniors disabled by aging stay in their homes longer, a new study suggests.
The program helped seniors regain independence and accomplish more activities of daily living, such as bathing, walking across a small room, dressing themselves, grooming, using the toilet and getting in and out of bed, researchers reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.
“For someone to be able to age in place, it’s important to work on both the home environment and also the person,” said Sarah Szanton, professor and director of the Center on Innovative Care in Aging at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
“With our program, a nurse and an occupational therapist come into the home and address only what the older adult cares about,” she said. “They may want to sleep upstairs in their own bed instead of the La-Z-Boy downstairs or they may want to be able to go to the bathroom by themselves rather than having a grandson have to pull them up.”
The hope is that this will allow seniors to stay in their homes and out of hospitals and nursing homes, Szanton said. Another goal is to prevent injuries like hip fractures and heart attacks, she added.
For a 12-month study, Szanton’s team enrolled 300 seniors aged 65 and older who had difficulty with one or more activities of daily living. Half the group got up to $1,300 worth of home improvements along with up to four one-hour visits from a nurse and up to six one-hour visits from an occupational therapist. The other half, the control group, received 10 one-hour home visits from a research assistant who helped seniors identify sedentary activities they would like to learn or enjoy, such as learning to use the internet, playing board games and listening to music.
Nurses helped seniors in the active treatment group learn strategies to help manage depressive symptoms and balance problems. Occupational therapists helped participants to identify feasible ways to surmount physical limitations.
The home modifications included leveling and repairing flooring, stabilizing stairs, replacing the toilet with one that had a higher seat, installing grab bars and adding a second banister to help those with weak legs who wanted to go up and down stairs.
Szanton points to the case of an elderly man who got around his apartment in a wheelchair but wanted to be able to shave standing up and to go outside to watch the birds without needing someone to pick him up and carry him over his back stoop. “We put in grab bars where he shaved and at the back stoop so he could get out by himself and shave standing up,” Szanton said. “Before that he only got out when he was picked up for dialysis. Now he can get out all the time.”
The researchers interviewed the study volunteers about their inability to accomplish activities of daily living at the study’s start and then again at five and 12 months. By the end of the study, those in the active treatment group were more likely to say the program made their lives easier (82.3 percent versus 43.1 percent), helped them take care of themselves (79.8 percent versus 35.5 percent) and helped them gain confidence in managing daily challenges (79.9 percent versus 37.7 percent).
The new study showed improvement in a group of elderly people who were “at high risk of decline,” said Steven Albert, a professor and chair of the department of behavioral and community health sciences at the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “They do show benefits with this tailored support.”
“You really want to see people be independent and able to manage without help from their families or from paid services,” Albert said. “Presumably if you can improve function with the activities of daily life, you reduce the risk of nursing home placement.”
A limitation of the study is that it depended on seniors’ self-evaluations rather than those of an outside observer, Albert said. “Self-report could introduce bias because people want to believe these things are helping them.”
Still, Albert said, “it’s a step in the right direction. This is a very good way to go and it’s low cost.”
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|Title: ||Multi-dimensional Conjunctive Operation Rule for the Water Supply System|
|Authors: ||Yung-Chia Chiu;Chung-Che Tan;Yi-Ju Chen;Chin-Pin Tung|
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|Issue Date: ||2012-06-15T07:43:34Z
|Publisher: ||2011 American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting|
|Abstract: ||abstract:In recent years, with the increment of floods and droughts, not only in numbers but also in intensities, floods were severer during the wet season and the droughts were more serious during the dry season. In order to reduce their impact on agriculture, industry, and even human being, the conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater has been paid much attention and become a new direction for the future research. Traditionally, the reservoir operation usually follows the operation rule curve to satisfy the water demand and considers only water levels at the reservoirs and time series. The strategy used in the conjunctive-use management model is that the water demand is first satisfied with the reservoirs operated based on the rule curves, and the deficit between demand and supply, if exists, is provided by the groundwater. In this study, we propose a new operation rule, named multi-dimensional conjunctive operation rule curve (MCORC), which is extended from the concept of reservoir operation rule curve. The MCORC is a three-dimensional curve and is applied to both surface water and groundwater. Three sets of parameters, water levels and the supply percentage at reservoirs, groundwater levels and the supply percentage, and time series, are considered simultaneously in the curve. The zonation method and heuristic algorithm are applied to optimize the curve subject to the constraints of the reservoir operation rules and the safety yield of groundwater. The proposed conjunctive operation rule was applied to the water supply system which is analogue to the area in northern Taiwan. The results showed that the MCORC could increase the efficiency of water use and reduce the risk of serious water deficits.|
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- 4 ice cubes, crushed
- 1 5 1/2 ounce can apricot nectar, chilled
- 8 dried apricot halves (about 1 ounce), coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 cups cold buttermilk
1. Combine crushed ice, apricot nectar, dried apricots, sugar and marmalade in blender. Pulse until thick and smooth. Add buttermilk; whirl to blend.
2. Pour into 4 tall glasses over ice and serve.
Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 137, Fat, total (g): 1, chol. (mg): 4, sat. fat (g): 1, carb. (g): 29, fiber (g): 1, pro. (g): 5, sodium (mg): 136, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.