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Experience some of the most astonishing landmarks and sightseeing in the Greater Mount Rushmore area with tickets aboard the Private Northern Hills Motorcoach Tour. On this adventure, visitors will be able to enjoy all of the natural wonders of the area while experiencing the fun of places like Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, and Bridal Veil Falls.
About the Tour
This guided adventure includes all of the natural wonders of the area. See some of the most notable places, including Bridal Veil Falls, Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Canyon, and historic Deadwood. These marvelous places have inspired a hit TV show and are so full of history, allowing guests of all ages to learn all about the area and its beauty. Other places will include Mt Moriah Cemetery and Adams Museum. There will also be some time allotted for guests to grab lunch at their choice of locations. The entire experience lasts approximately 8 hours and includes pickup from the guest's area hotel, Air BnB, or campground.
Drive Through Spearhead Canyon
The first part of this eight-hour adventure includes a drive through Spearhead Canyon. This absolutely stunning area is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of the Black Hills. The area includes trails as well as popular landmarks like Bridal Veil Falls and Roughlock Falls, which you will visit on this adventure. These remarkable sights are absolutely beautiful, so be sure to bring your camera to capture some picturesque memories.
Next, guests will travel to Deadwood, SD. This historic and bustling town is so intricate and historically-fascinating that it even inspired a namesake TV show. While here, visitors will be able to visit several fascinating locations, including Mt Moriah's Cemetery and the Adams Museum. Guests will also have some time here to enjoy a meal at their choice of locations. Learn all of the history, sample the local food, and have a blast learning about Deadwood during this stint of the adventure.
After seeing the beauty of Spearfish Canyon and exploring Deadwood and its historic places, you will be taken back to your pickup location. Enjoy a great view on the way back and reminisce about all of the awesome moments you experience while adventuring. Be sure to check out other awesome South Dakota activities or book a hotel to complete your getaway!
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- What is included in the admission price?
Includes transportation, bottled water, guided tour, and lunch.
- What methods of transportation does the Private Northern Black Hills Tour use?
- Is there any walking involved?
Yes, guests will have the opportunity to get out and explore Deadwood at their own leisure. The amount of walking is totally up to guests.
- Approximately how long does the Private Northern Black Hills Tour last?
It lasts approximately 8 hours.
- For what ages is the tour appropriate?
Great for all ages.
- Will there be time allotted for dining on the Private Northern Black Hills Tour?
Yes, guests will have time to eat lunch in Deadwood.
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In the United States, adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM) remain extremely vulnerable to HIV infection.1,2 Youth aged 13–24 years accounted for 22% of all new HIV diagnoses in 2015 in the United States, and young men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for 81% of new infections within this age group.3 Although young adult MSM have been prioritized within HIV prevention science, AMSM ages 18 and younger remain alarmingly absent from current empirical research designed to ease the burden of the HIV epidemic.2
Among adult MSM, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has proven extremely effective in preventing new HIV infections.4,5 The World Health Organization recently recommended that all people at risk for HIV infection, including MSM, be offered PrEP given the high-quality evidence for its effectiveness.6 However, only 1 in 4 young MSM ages 18–24 in the United States is even aware of PrEP,7,8 and no known research has examined PrEP awareness among AMSM younger than 18. Furthermore, initial findings suggest that the promising results of PrEP trials among adult MSM might not generalize to younger MSM. Specifically, a recent demonstration project revealed that 1 month after initiating PrEP, only 54% of AMSM ages 15–17 had blood drug levels consistent with taking 4 or more pills per week, and that number was similarly low (56%) for MSM ages 18–22.9,10 Moreover, adherence declined further still in both groups in subsequent months of follow-up.9,10
Improving PrEP awareness and adherence among AMSM will require attention to their unique social and developmental context.2,10 Unlike adults who make medical decisions independently, parents are often gatekeepers to medical care for adolescents, and adolescents are more likely to have their medical needs met if their parents are involved in their care11 and if they are strongly connected to their parents.12 Moreover, research with other daily medical regimens indicates adolescents have higher adherence when they communicate effectively with their parents.13 Parental behaviors have been linked with both increased and decreased risk for HIV-related sexual risk behaviors among AMSM. Although parental rejection of sexual orientation is associated with higher risk for HIV-related sexual risk behaviors,14 recent evidence indicates parents can also exert a positive influence on the sexual health of AMSM by communicating about sexual topics and monitoring effectively.15–17 In particular, parent–adolescent communication about condoms is associated with greater condom use among AMSM. Furthermore, when parents communicate more about condoms, their sons report more positive attitudes toward condoms, and greater perceived behavioral control for using them.16
Thus, one promising avenue to improving PrEP awareness and adherence among AMSM might be to better integrate parents into the PrEP care continuum.17,18 However, doing so first requires research to explicate the ways in which parents impact their son's engagement with PrEP. The current study examined PrEP awareness within a large sample of AMSM in the United States. We examined whether the frequency and quality of parent–adolescent communication about HIV predicted 3 outcomes relevant to AMSM engagement with PrEP: PrEP awareness, attitudes toward PrEP, and perceived behavioral control for taking PrEP.
Procedure and Participants
AMSM completed a cross-sectional online survey from February to May 2015. Youth were recruited through advertisements on Facebook targeting adolescent males aged 14–18 years in the United States, who were identified using keywords related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)-relevant topics. Ads were served a total of 76,106 times, and 6822 clicks on the ads were recorded during recruitment. Of those, 3050 individuals entered the survey and began responding to survey questions. Cases with duplicate IP addresses were checked by hand to examine timestamps and match potential duplicate cases across demographic characteristics, and 176 cases were determined to be duplicates and removed, leaving 2874 unique individuals. Of these, 724 provided enough data to be considered for analysis (ie, they completed the survey through the question set assessing PrEP). We limited the present analysis to 636 respondents who (1) were ages 14–18 years, (2) identified their gender as male, and (3) identified their sexual orientation as gay or bisexual. Complete procedures are described in previously published reports of other data from this study.15,16 Because of the anonymous nature of the survey and because some AMSM recruited had not disclosed their sexual orientation to their parents, a waiver of parental permission to participate was used. All procedures were approved by the University of Utah Institutional Review Board.
Participant demographic information is described in Table 1. Participants' mean age was 16.60 (SD = 1.21). Compared with participants who terminated the survey before the PrEP question set, participants who provided sufficient data for this analysis were more likely to identify their race/ethnicity as White, less likely to identify as Black, and reported lower subjective social status (SSS).
Past research on parent communication about sexual health indicates both communication frequency (ie, how often parents talk) and quality (ie, whether there are perceived as honest and open) are important, distinct domains that predict child outcomes. Building on a measure we created to assess the quality and frequency of parent–adolescent communication about condoms,16 we created a parallel measure to assess these domains of communication about HIV and sexual health. Four items tapped frequency, assessing youth reports of how often parents spoke about four topics (HIV generally, HIV transmission, HIV testing, and other sexually transmitted diseases). Five items assessed youth perceptions of communication quality, with one each assessing perceived parental openness, knowledgeability, trustworthiness, honesty, and “how much does your parent look out for what's best for you” during conversations about HIV. Participants responded to all items using 5-point Likert scales. Mean composite scores were separately calculated for frequency and quality measures, and each evidenced high reliability (α = 0.94 for each scale). Participants reported separately about each parental figure, and for those reporting on two parents, scores were averaged across the two.
PrEP Awareness, Utilization, Attitudes, and Self-efficacy
PrEP awareness was measured with one item: “Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV, but who are at risk for HIV infection, to prevent HIV by taking a pill every day. Are you familiar with PrEP?” Response options included “No,” “Yes,” and “Don't know.” AMSM who were aware of PrEP were coded “1,” and AMSM unaware or unsure were coded as “0.” Those who indicated awareness of PrEP then completed (1) a single item assessing if they were currently taking PrEP (yes/no), (2) two items assessing their attitudes toward PreP (how reliable and how effective they perceived it to be),19 and (3) one item assessing perceived behavioral control (ie, how confident they were they could take PrEP every day).20
Age was dichotomized (14–16/17–18). Ethnicity was assessed with one question asking participants to select all ethnicities with which they are strongly identified. Three dummy codes were used to compare Black, Latino, and participants reporting another ethnicity to White participants. Sexual orientation was measured with one item assessing self-identified sexual orientation, and this item was dichotomized (gay/homosexual vs. bisexual). SSS was measured with a continuous 10-point McArthur Scale of SSS.21 Sexual activity during the past six months was assessed by asking participants if they had engaged in “any activity where you touch your partner and become sexually aroused.” This item was dichotomized (none/any).
Associations of parent communication, sexual experience, and demographic characteristics with PrEP awareness were examined using logistic regression, and associations with continuous measures of PrEP attitudes and self-efficacy were examined with ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. Bivariate (unadjusted) associations were first tested, and variables associated with each outcome at P < 0.10 were then included in multivariate models. OLS regression models were estimated among only AMSM who reported they were aware of PrEP. Both parent–adolescent communication variables were included within all adjusted models given their theoretical relevance16 and focal interest in this study. Analyses were completed with SPSS Version 24.
Sixteen percent of AMSM (n = 104) reported they were aware of PrEP. Only three AMSM reported currently taking PrEP (0.5%). PrEP awareness did not differ based on demographic characteristics with the exception of sexual orientation: AMSM identifying as gay were more aware of PrEP than participants identifying as bisexual (Table 1). AMSM who identified as gay, reported higher SSS, and reported more frequent parent HIV communication had higher odds of being aware of PrEP. Within the adjusted logit model, higher frequency of parent HIV communication was associated with higher odds of PrEP awareness (B = 0.37, odds ratio (OR) = 1.45, P = 0.005).
Within the sample of 104 AMSM who were aware of PrEP, Table 2 presents the results of unadjusted and adjusted OLS regression models predicting PrEP attitudes and perceived behavioral control from parent communication variables and covariates. With the exception of a significant bivariate association between SSS and PrEP perceived behavioral control, all covariates were nonsignificant in unadjusted models (Table 2). Within adjusted models, the quality of parent-adolescent communication about HIV was positively associated with both attitudes about PrEP (B = 0.21, P = 0.038) and perceived behavioral control for using PrEP (B = 0.24, P = 0.048).
AMSM in the current sample were more likely to report they were aware of PrEP if they communicated more frequently with their parents about HIV. Furthermore, parents of AMSM who communicated about HIV in a way that was perceived by AMSM as open, honest, knowledgeable, and trustworthy had sons who reported higher perceived behavioral control for PrEP usage and more positive attitudes about PrEP. These results are the first known empirical investigation of how parents can influence PrEP awareness, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control among AMSM, and results indicate parents could play an important role in improving PrEP engagement among AMSM.
Our results point to the potential for parents to assist in improving adolescents' adherence to PrEP, which was disappointingly low in the first published clinical trial with AMSM.10 Adolescents who perceived their parents to be more informed and trustworthy regarding HIV held more favorable attitudes toward PrEP and felt better prepared to take on the daily regimen of pills. This is consistent with literature across a broad spectrum of health problems that clearly demonstrates how parent engagement improves adolescent adherence to medical regimens and associated health outcomes.11–13 Although engaging parents in sexual health interventions might not be feasible for every AMSM given parental rejection of sexual orientation within some families,14 those who are supportive of their sons' sexual health will likely be important allies in PrEP engagement.
As of the date of this assessment, awareness of PrEP among AMSM was low, and it is likely to increase due to recent FDA approval of PrEP for use among adolescents (in May 2018). Research with adults indicates awareness may increase more slowly among certain groups of MSM,8 and our results indicate bisexual individuals and individuals who perceive low social status may start at a disadvantage among AMSM. We did not see racial/ethnic differences within our data, but this difference may emerge over time, as has been seen among adult men.8,22,23 Enhanced parent–adolescent communication about HIV is one potential route toward increased awareness of PrEP among AMSM and would require parents to be educated about PrEP, HIV, and how to effectively communicate about sexual health topics with their sons.
One limitation of this study was the use of only two items to assess attitudes about PrEP and a single item to assess perceived behavioral control. Future investigations should measure psychosocial determinants of PrEP usage among AMSM using a thorough theoretical framework and well-established scales of relevant constructs. Furthermore, data were collected in 2015 before recent rapid widespread adoption of PrEP for HIV prevention. Although awareness of PrEP among AMSM has likely increased in the past three years, our data also indicate parents could facilitate faster uptake of PrEP among AMSM. In addition, because the data examined are cross-sectional, we cannot determine temporal precedence of parent–adolescent communication about HIV and AMSM PrEP engagement. Parents of AMSM in the study might have informed their sons about PrEP and increased their awareness directly. Alternately, it is also possible that families who maintain an open dialog about sexual health instill a higher level of sexual health literacy in their sons, which then motivates them to seek additional information on their own. Or more literate sons might elicit more frequent and higher quality conversation from parents. Future longitudinal studies should assess where AMSM obtain information about PrEP and how parents influence their sons' acquisition of knowledge and attitudes toward PrEP and other sexual health innovations. Building theoretically informed, rigorously tested models of how parents contribute to AMSM's sexual health will lay the foundation for family-engaged interventions to improve outcomes in this uniquely vulnerable population.
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2. Mustanski B, Fisher CB. HIV rates are increasing in gay/bisexual teens. Am J Prev Med. 2016;51:249–252.
3. CDC. HIV among youth fact sheet. 2017. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/group/age/youth/cdc-hiv-youth.pdf
. Accessed January 17, 2018.
4. Grant RM, Lama JR, Anderson PL, et al. Preexposure chemoprophylaxis for HIV prevention
in men who have sex with men. N Engl J Med. 2010;363:2587–2599.
5. McCormack S, Dunn DT, Desai M, et al. Pre-exposure prophylaxis
to prevent the acquisition of HIV-1 infection (PROUD): effectiveness results from the pilot phase of a pragmatic open-label randomised trial. Lancet. 2016;387:53–60.
6. WHO. Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection: Recommendations for a Public Health Approach. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2016.
7. Bauermeister JA, Meanley S, Pingel E, et al. PrEP awareness and perceived barriers among single young men who have sex with men in the United States. Curr HIV Res. 2013;11:520.
8. Eaton LA, Driffin DD, Bauermeister J, et al. Minimal awareness and stalled uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) among at risk, HIV-negative, black men who have sex with men. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2015;29:423–429.
9. Hosek SG, Rudy B, Landovitz R, et al. An HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Demonstration Project and Safety Study for young MSM. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2017;74:21–29.
10. Hosek SG, Landovitz RJ, Kapogiannis B, et al. Safety and feasibility of antiretroviral preexposure prophylaxis for adolescent men who have sex with men
aged 15 to 17 years in the United States. JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171:1063.
11. Ford CA, Bearman PS, Moody J. Foregone health care among adolescents. JAMA. 1999;282:2227–2234.
12. Williams KA, Chapman MV. Unmet health and mental health need among adolescents: the roles of sexual minority status and child–parent connectedness. Am J Orthopsychiatry. 2012;82:473–481.
13. Dashiff C, Hardeman T, McLain R. Parent–adolescent communication and diabetes: an integrative review. J Adv Nurs. 2008;62:140–162.
14. Ryan C, Huebner D, Diaz RM, et al. Family rejection as a predictor of negative health outcomes in white and Latino lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults. Pediatrics. 2009;123:346–352.
15. Thoma BC. Parental monitoring among young men who have sex with men: associations with sexual activity and HIV-related sexual risk behaviors. J Adolesc Health. 2017;61:348–354.
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and condom use among young men who have sex with men: an examination of the theory of planned behavior. Ann Behav Med. In press.
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Teenage love is difficult under the best circumstances. What happens when you are in love with someone from a school across town? Does not seeing each other every day make the relationship more difficult? Loving Aretta by R.W. Mathis is the story of two young teens who have fallen for each other, yet attend schools across the city from each other. This is a fictional young romance story.
The two main characters of the book were very likable. Aretta lived with her mother and younger sister. She was responsible for taking care of her sister after school and at any other time her mom deemed appropriate. She seemed like a normal fifteen-year old who did well in school and normally stayed out of trouble. Aretta was a determined young lady whose character showed a lot of strength. I think that she handled most situations in an adult manner, although there were times that she behaved as one would expect from a young teen. Matt was also a very responsible and hard-working young man. He was a good student and helped his dad with many of the household chores. He was a strong, moral young man who loved deeply.
I did not like many of the characters in the book. Although I am sure some of the behaviors are very common for teens, I found them disrespectful and lacking in moral character. Cheryl and Melanie were only focused on their wants and desires. I felt their characters were a bit unbelievable, because they were virgins, but constantly enticing boys without their clothes on. Most teenagers are not that forward. I also did not like Aretta’s mother. She seemed to be very selfish and childish. When she did not get her way, she punished Aretta.
This book has very little depth to it. The whole story is about Matt and Aretta and the across town relationship. Matt was always being chased by other girls at his school. He was presented with many opportunities for sexual exploits. The book was 615 pages, but the story could have been told in 200 pages or less. The majority of the book was explicit sex scenes that were unnecessary and really did not add to the story. The grammar, punctuation, and spelling were terrible. This book needs to go through many edits before it would be worth reading. The grammar, punctuation and spelling took away from the story. I could not find many of the words that were used in the dictionary. It appeared that the author was trying to sound out words and was spelling them as they sounded. “An” and “and” were often interchanged in the book. Contractions such as “you’re” were generally spelled as your. I struggled getting through the book. Because of the lack of editing and the continual use of explicit sex scenes that had little added value to the story, I rate this book 1 out of 4 stars.
This book appears to be meant for a younger reading group, teens to young adults. However, because of the language and sexual content, I cannot recommend it for that age group. I am not sure it is really an acceptable book for most ages, although adults who enjoy explicit sexual content with very little depth to the story, may enjoy this book.
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Also called squamous cell carcinoma, it is a cancer of keratinocyte cells in the outer layer of the skin.
It is the second most common type of skin cancer.
Squamous cell carcinoma is found on the skin and at the edges of the mucosa. Like basal cell carcinoma, a premalignant lesion can take a long time to become cancerous.
Squamous cell carcinoma occurs in areas exposed to the sun, Typically on the lower lip, face, or the back of the hand. Squamous cell carcinoma rarely metastasizes.
It is more likely to metastasize when found on the lip than the other types.
Carcinomas are also known as non-melanoma skin cancers. A carcinoma is a cancerous tumor of the epithelial tissue, the tissue under the skin.
Epithelial tissue is also present in the digestive tract, blood vessels, and other organs, which means that carcinomas can affect body areas other than the skin.
A rare form of skin cancer also exists called Merkel cell carcinoma.
In most cases, people over the age of 50 are diagnosed with carcinoma. Statistics show that 90 percent of carcinomas occur in people with fair skin.
The types of carcinomas
Health professionals define different carcinomas according to the type of cell they occur.
Basal cell carcinoma
BCC (for its acronym in English) develops in basal cells, which are round skin cells found deep in the epidermis of the skin below the squamous cells.
They form the base layer of the epidermis, which meets the dermis.
BCC is unlikely to spread, but doctors who suspect a person has this type of carcinoma will still refer them for further evaluation.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cells make up most of the top layer of the skin, which people refer to as the epidermis. These cells are flat and scaled.
Doctors who suspect the SCC will provide a more urgent referral as it is more likely to spread than the BCC.
The SCC is, however, much rarer than the BCC. It is responsible for less than 20 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers.
Causes of squamous cell carcinoma
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is the leading cause of carcinoma and other skin cancers.
Some people are more sensitive to UV light than others and are more vulnerable to the effects of sunlight in the development of cancer.
Additional UV exposure from sunbeds and UV curing lamps in nail salons, for example, can also increase a person’s risk.
UV radiation can cause DNA damage in skin cells, leading to mutations during cell division and possibly skin cancer.
Factors and characteristics that increase carcinoma risk include a personal history of skin cancer and radiation treatment for any cancer, particularly in childhood.
A family history of cancer could also contribute.
Other risk factors include:
- I was having numerous large or irregular moles or freckles.
- A tendency to burn out before taking a tan.
- Have fair skin, blue or green eyes, or blonde, red, or light brown hair.
- Autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Hereditary conditions, such as xeroderma pigmentosum syndrome and nevoid basal cell carcinoma, also known as Gorlin syndrome.
- A weakened immune system, possibly due to HIV, receiving an organ transplant, or taking immunosuppressive medications.
- Taking medications that make the skin photosensitive, such as vandetanib (Caprelsa), vemurafenib (Zelboraf), and voriconazole (Vfend).
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly in people with a weakened immune system.
Actinic keratosis, which consists of raised, rough growths that cause precancerous changes in skin cells, is a risk factor that is specific to SCC.
These growths are the most common type of precancerous skin lesion. Without treatment, this condition can turn into skin cancer.
While UV radiation is the leading risk factor for SCC, the following damage to the skin can also increase the risk of this type of carcinoma:
- Skin burns.
- Chemical damage
- Exposure to X-ray radiation.
BCC could also develop after exposure to X-ray radiation in childhood, although this is a much less common cause of carcinoma than UV exposure.
BCC and SCC are skin tumors and share some characteristics. However, these skin lesions can vary in appearance.
Some carcinomas retain a flat surface and, as a result, can resemble healthy skin.
Anyone with an unexpected injury should visit a healthcare professional for a check-up and monitoring.
Aside from its presence, a lump or injury often doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
As a result, it may not be noticeable until it becomes relatively large, when it may itch, bleed, or cause pain.
Basal cell carcinoma
BCC typically presents as a shiny abscess, a small red or pink lump that grows slowly.
After a few months or years, a shiny, pearly, or waxy-looking edge may form.
A raised rim often sounds like a central ulcer, and abnormal-looking blood vessels can become visible.
These can emerge as blue, brown, or black areas. Alternatively, they can be pinkish growths or pale or yellow spots that look like scars.
Due to this wide range of aspects, obtaining an accurate diagnosis from a doctor is essential.
BCC may appear scaly and often causes recurrent scabbing or bleeding. It may resemble a healing scab when a scab forms, but sores can still occur.
People with BCC often seek medical advice when they discover an ulcer that fails to heal.
Squamous cell carcinoma
SCC usually presents as persistent, thick, rough, scaly patches or a firm pinkish bump with a flat, crusty surface.
These injuries can bleed if someone hits, scratches, or scrapes them. While they sometimes look like warts, they can also appear as open sores with a crusted surface or raised edge.
It is vital to seek the opinion of a healthcare professional regarding the development of new growths or any changes to pre-existing skin growths or sores.
The diagnosis of skin cancer requires a physical exam and a biopsy.
To diagnose any form of skin cancer, a doctor will perform a physical exam. They will examine the skin lesion and record its size, shape, texture, and other physical attributes.
They can also take a photo of the injury for a specialized review or to record its current size and appearance for future comparison. The doctor will often check the rest of the body for additional skin symptoms.
They will also take a medical history focused on the injury and any related conditions, such as sunburn.
A physician will urgently refer suspected cases of SCC for specialized investigation and treatment due to its tendency to spread. Tumors suspected of BCC do not require such an urgent referral, as they are less likely to spread.
If they think a lesion may be cancerous, the doctor will likely perform a biopsy. There are four different types of skin biopsy, all of which involve the removal of tissue from the skin for laboratory evaluation.
The different types are:
Shave biopsy: Using a sharp surgical blade, the doctor shaves the upper layers of skin cells, usually down to the dermis, but sometimes more profound. This type of biopsy often results in bleeding, but it can be stopped by cauterizing the wound.
Needle biopsy: The doctor uses a sharp, hollow surgical tool that resembles a cookie cutter to remove a circle of skin from under the dermis. A person may need a single stitch to close the resulting wound.
Incisional biopsy: The doctor removes some of the growth with a scalpel, cutting a wedge or a full-thickness slice of skin. This type of biopsy often needs more than one point later.
Excisional biopsy: The doctor removes all of the growth and some of the surrounding tissue with a scalpel. The resulting wound generally requires stitches.
After taking the tissue sample, the doctor will send it to a pathology lab for examination under a microscope. The pathology team will test the cells for cancerous features. If cancer is present, they will determine its type.
Additional investigations are not usually necessary for people with BCC, as it is rarely spread. However, people with SCC may need to be tested for cancer in other tissues.
Additional tests usually involve imaging and may include:
- CT scans.
- MRI scans.
- Positron emission tomography (PET).
If a doctor diagnoses skin cancer, they will designate it as a stage. To do this, they will assess its size and depth and how it has spread to local and distant sites in the body, such as nearby lymph nodes or other organs.
To help them find cancer, the doctor may also remove tissue from the lymph nodes near the site of the carcinoma. They will often use a fine needle biopsy for a lab test.
Staging may not occur until after the surgical removal of a skin tumor. Stages range from 0 to 4, and 0 represents carcinoma in situ, which affects only the top layer of the skin.
Stage 4 carcinoma refers to a carcinoma spread to other parts of the body. The stages in between describe the lesion’s size, the tissue’s depth, and any nearby invasions.
Squamous cell carcinoma treatment
There are many methods available to remove potentially harmful moles, including cryotherapy.
Treatment options for both types of carcinoma are similar, although the medical team emphasizes monitoring people with SCC for signs of metastasis.
The specific treatment (s) your doctor recommends will depend on the carcinoma’s size, type, stage, and location. The doctor will also consider additional factors, such as possible side effects and the individual’s preference.
Either way, treatment will likely include a team of healthcare professionals, including dermatologists and surgical, medical, and radiologic cancer specialists.
Treatment options may include the following:
Curettage and electrodesiccation is a standard procedure to remove a small lesion. The doctor uses a small, sharp spoon- or a ring-shaped instrument called a curette to scrape off the carcinoma before burning the site with an electric needle.
It may take more than one round of curettage and desiccation to kill cancer cells completely.
Surgical excision: A surgeon removes the lesion, sometimes in a procedure known as Mohs surgery, which works best on larger lesions—the surgeon checks for cancer cells after removing each layer.
Mohs surgery is beneficial in cases that require the removal of as little skin as possible, such as injuries near the eye. Doctors will also use it on wounds with a high risk of recurrence.
Cryosurgery: For small tumors, doctors may use this procedure, which involves the application of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill cancer cells. The lesion then blisters and falls off in the weeks after treatment.
Topical chemotherapy: The doctor may apply chemicals or drugs that kill cancer cells directly to the skin.
The chemotherapy option is 5-fluorouracil, including Carac, Efudex, Fluoroplex, and other drugs. A doctor may apply this anticancer drug to the skin once or twice a day for several weeks.
Because this local treatment does not reach other systems in the body, it does not cause the side effects that often occur with chemotherapy for different types of cancer.
Non-chemotherapeutic treatment options include imiquimod cream, which is available under Aldara and Zyclara.
This cream is sufficient for small CCBs, and it works by stimulating the body to produce interferon, which causes the immune system to attack the tumor.
A doctor can also inject interferon directly into the injury.
Radiation therapy: The treatment team targets large or difficult to remove lesions with focused radiation.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Doctors sometimes use this two-step therapy to treat BCC. They will apply a light-sensitive cream to the affected area of the skin and then expose it to a vital light source.
Light has a particular wavelength of blue light, which leads to the death of carcinoma cells.
Since the skin remains sensitive to light for the next 48 hours, people should avoid UV light to minimize the risk of severe sunburn.
Laser therapy for carcinoma: involves the use of different types of lasers to kill cancer cells. Some lasers vaporize or remove the top layer of the skin, destroying any lesions present there.
Other lasers are non-ablative and penetrate the skin without removing the top layer. There is some evidence of its success in treating small and superficial CCBs.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved laser therapy for BCC. However, doctors can sometimes use it as secondary therapy if other treatments have not been successful.
There is currently no routine screening program available for carcinoma. Instead, people can examine themselves for suspicious injuries or ask a doctor for a physical exam.
The main risk factor for both types of carcinoma is UV light. The best prevention strategy is to adopt sensible practices regarding sun exposure and avoid tanning beds.
Minimize Sun Exposure – By reducing their exposure to UV light, people can reduce the risk of sunburn, skin damage, and all types of skin cancer, including carcinoma.
Although some sun exposure is necessary to maintain healthy vitamin D levels, which is vital for supporting skin health, sunburn increases the risk of carcinoma.
People can reduce sun exposure by seeking shade when the sun is at the peak, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Clothing: Clothing that protects the skin from the sun includes wide-brimmed or peaked hats, shirts with sleeves, and sunglasses.
Clothing in sunscreen fabrics must have labels showing a UV 400 or UV protection factor (UPF). For best protection, choose loose-weft materials.
When shopping for sunglasses, check the labels for a statement of 100 percent protection against UVA and UVB radiation.
Approved Broad Spectrum Sunscreens – Choose an effective sunscreen and apply it generously and regularly to your skin to block UV light exposure.
Check the label to ensure the sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB radiation.
Since some sunscreens are ineffective and contain substances suspected of causing cancer, check consumer reports to ensure that a particular brand of sunscreen is safe and effective before using it.
Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 and reapply to all exposed skin every 2 hours. Increase application once an hour after heavy sweating or swimming. Waterproof lotions are also available.
Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to sun exposure. People should also be aware that UV light levels are more dangerous at higher altitudes, in places closer to the equator, and sunny locations throughout the year.
The US Preventive Services Task Force states that children, adolescents, and young adults ages 10-24 with fair skin should minimize exposure to UV radiation.
Avoid tanning beds – Tanning beds, tanning rooms, and sunlamps significantly increase carcinoma risk.
Artificial tanning is more dangerous than natural sunbathing because it exposes the body to a concentrated source of UV radiation. Avoid using nail lamps when receiving a manicure or pedicure, as they could also increase your risk of skin cancer.
This tip is especially relevant for people who receive regular nail treatments.
Self-exam is vital to identify moles and lesions that could turn into skin cancer.
The basic principle of detecting carcinoma and other forms of skin cancer is to look for changes in the skin that do not resolve.
To be effective, the skin self-exam must include:
- Pay particular attention to areas of the skin that receive a lot of sun exposure.
- Ask a partner or family member to check hard-to-see neighborhoods and use full-length and hand-held mirrors.
- Knowing your skin and learning how moles and marks generally seek to recognize any changes.
- Take photos, which can help track changes.
- Checking for differences in size, shape, color, or texture.
- Perform self-examination in good lighting.
- Seek medical attention for sores that do not heal.
- Work your entire body systematically from head to toe to examine all areas.
- Check all areas of the body, including the most intimate.
- Keep a note of any observations and record the dates of the self-exams.
These measures can help people find carcinomas early and treat them before spreading.
Treatment is likely to be most effective in cases where a person identifies skin changes early and receives immediate medical attention.
In cases where cancer is responsible for skin changes, early treatment dramatically improves the chance of survival and reduces the likelihood of significant tissue trauma and disfigurement.
BCC has an excellent survival rate, as it rarely spreads beyond the original site. Doctors can often treat it in the office.
SCC can be treated in its early stages, and most treatments are more than 90 percent effective. Mohs surgery is the most effective option, resolving SCC in 97 percent of people who receive this treatment.
However, if the SCC spreads beyond the original site and reaches other systems in the body, the survival rate drops to around 30 percent.

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I have a 2006 sprinter Diesel engine which is blowing white smoke
If water gets into the oil, it will do that.
if the EGR valve fails it will do the same thing
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Posted on Jan 02, 2017
'07 cummins engines are not to smoke at all. Cold, hot or upside down. If its smokin, its broken is the motto. '07 's are common rail fuel systems. I think you may have the DPF and the DOC exhaust system needs looked at. If no codes, have the dealer double check with ENSITE or comparable programs to check the engines crank and cam possitiion sensors to make sure they have the same rpm. you could have one going out. If just at startup you have smoke, may just be valve seals leaking. Good luck hope this helped.
by the way unburned fuel is black not white, thats oil...
Posted on Dec 02, 2009
Does any one have a idea a friend here has changed ecm, inj, fuel pump checked conector at fire wall ,fuel and has a short wrecker tow f450 99 and will be going down the road and he says the thing just loses all power and kind of just won't do over 15 to 20mph and lets it sit and he says it will do it again. I am not sure how long it takes but since I don't work on diesels I figured I would have the experts that do if anyone knows it's you guys any help he is in Charlotte NC I can put you with this guy he has had it to all the parts changers and no luck Thanks Mark 704 492 1647
Posted on Mar 02, 2010
White smoke means that you have a coolant leak. Two possible causes for that - either the head gasket is punctured and must be replaced or the head itself is damaged and must be welded by an expert.
Either way the engine must be dismantled to make a full diagnose and repair.
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Saturday’s Southern National 200 presented by Solid Rock Carriers at Southern National Motorsports Park arrived as a pivotal event on the ARCA Menards Series East schedule.
Chances are, the results of the 200-lap race on the 0.4-mile paved oval will go a long way in determining the series’ 2021 champion.
The Southern National 200 was the fifth of eight East Series races on this year’s slate, marking the beginning of the second half of the season. Saturday’s event also marked the last standalone East Series race of the year, as the last three (Iowa Speedway, the Milwaukee Mile, Bristol Motor Speedway) are combination events with the ARCA Menards Series.
That means the Southern National race was the last chance for East Series title contenders to push for a victory without additional competition from ARCA Menards Series drivers like Ty Gibbs, who led every lap of the East race at Dover International Speedway last month.
And it was Gibbs’ teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing who took advantage of that opportunity.
His resounding triumph leads our takeaways from Southern National.
East Series is Sammy Smith’s to lose
Sammy Smith entered the Southern National race with a comfortable, 22-point lead in the ARCA Menards Series East championship standings. There were multiple moments Saturday when the 17-year-old seemed on the verge of losing some of that cushion.
Smith qualified sixth at Southern National, his worst starting position since the season-opener at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway. Meanwhile, Mason Diaz, who both entered and left Southern National second in points, earned his first General Tire Pole Award.
Diaz proceeded to lead almost all of the first 132 laps of the race at his home track. Smith had worked his way to second, but Diaz’s ability to hold the point was an impressive display of speed — both in terms of Saturday’s race and in terms of the broader title hunt.
Then Smith’s team made an adjustment on the No. 18 Engine Ice Toyota during the second of two scheduled race breaks, and everything changed.
“We swung pretty big at it there,” said Smith’s crew chief Mark McFarland after the stop, referring to the team’s efforts to tighten what the driver deemed a loose car. “Hopefully we got it to where it’s comfortable to him.
“I’m confident in Sammy — I know he can do it. If we can get the car balanced right, it will be no problem.”
They got it right.
Smith passed Diaz for the lead just a few laps into the next run, and the rookie easily kept that lead en route to his third East Series win of the year.
In fact, Smith was so dominant in the closing laps of Saturday’s race that he lapped all but one car, second-place finisher Joey Iest, as he cruised to the checkered flag.
The dominating run grew Smith’s lead in the standings to 30 points over Diaz, who slipped to a seventh-place finish at Southern National.
With three races remaining, Smith’s edge is not insurmountable. But given that he is the only driver who has finished in the top five in each East Series race this season, and considering the Southern National 200 being the last standalone East Series race of the year, it will take a drastic turn of events for Smith to fall off this perch.
Joey Iest’s rise
Thanks to a new career-best finish for Joey Iest, the Southern National race provided some movement in the championship standings behind Smith and Diaz.
Iest finished second Saturday, giving him enough points to jump New Smyrna race winner Max Gutiérrez for third in the standings. Iest, the 18-year-old rookie from Madera, California, is now just four points behind Diaz for second place.
Iest’s rise is not surprising; it’s the product of his consistency.
He is the only driver other than Smith who has completed all 912 possible laps in the East Series this season. He has four top-five finishes in five races; only Smith has more (five). He is one of four drivers (Smith, Gutiérrez, Daniel Dye) who have finished in the top 10 in all five races.
Iest is the only driver ranked in the top six in points who has not yet let a lap in 2021, but his average finish of 5.0 is the second best (behind Smith’s 1.8) among series regulars.
If that consistency continues, so too will his ascent in the standings.
Looking back on a perfect night of racing at @SNM_Park
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- Rajah Caruth earned a new career-best finish with a third-place run at Southern National. The rookie’s previous best was his fourth-place finish at 5 Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, earlier in the season.
- Parker Retzlaff at Southern National earned his first career top-five finish when he crossed the line fourth. Retzlaff had finished in the top 10 a total of eight times, with sixth being his previous best before Saturday.
- Justin S. Carroll, the fifth-place finisher at Southern National, earned his best finish since his runner-up at Virginia’s South Boston Speedway in 2018.
- Driving for Willie Mullins, Davey Callihan finished ninth at Southern National in his debut on the ARCA Menards platform. Mullins allowed Callihan, his friend and competitor, to take the seat after being impressed with how quick he was when they shared a late model car at a test session several weeks ago.
- Smith is second in total laps led across the ARCA Menards Series platform this year with 396. Only Gibbs (650 across ARCA Menards Series and East Series) has led more.

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Kelsea Ballerini debuted on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, reaching the pinnacle of late-night television. The country-pop hitmaker performed two songs on the critically acclaimed sketch comedy show.
Including a stirring piano-and-vocals rendition of “Penthouse,” a standout piece from the singer’s surprise post-divorce Album, which emerged last month. Ballerini, 29, divorced fellow singer Morgan Evans in August of last year after a nearly five-year marriage.
“Kissed someone new last night / But now I don’t know where you’re sleeping, sweetie / We got along real good, until I wanted out, now I know you hate me,” Ballerini sang.
‘SNL’ presenter Travis Kelce blasts ‘Fox & Friends,’ Dominion voting lawsuit: Michael Lindell .Earlier in the evening, Ballerini sang “Blindsided,” another song from her “Welcome Mat” project.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2u7P5M9dbU
The singer was supported by a six-piece band, while a silhouetted dancer replicated her performance behind a blue-and-white screen. During the song, she added a new lyric that seemed to reference Evans’ new breakup ballad “Over for You,” adding gasoline to her post-divorce creative fire.
In the end of “Blindsided,” Ballerini sung, “Now you’re singin’ it loud on the radio like you’re the only heart that breaks / You would’ve searched the whole globe over? Sure, sure, Alright.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHcPOULdO-s
Ballerini appeared on this week’s episode of “SNL” alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who made his hosting debut over three weeks after winning his second Super Bowl.
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Award-winning Stone Canoe journal launches second edition
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Syracuse University has launched the second edition of Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York. The 400-page publication features the work of 98 artists and writers, from all areas of the state and beyond, who have a connection to upstate New York. Submissions include a range of compositions from artists with international reputations to those who have never previously published or exhibited their work. Faculty from 10 upstate New York campuses are also represented.
A launch party attended by 250 people was held at the Delavan Art Gallery in downtown Syracuse on Jan. 26 to unveil the newest edition of the journal and to announce the four recipients of the 2008 Stone Canoe awards for emerging artists and writers.
Susan Robinson of Liverpool was awarded the Allen and Nirelle Galson Prize for Fiction. Robinson recently graduated from Le Moyne College with a degree in creative writing and film, having completed her degree over six years while working full time and helping to raise her granddaughter. This is her first published story.
Robinson says that her family was excited about her winning the fiction award, which is based on events she was experiencing at the time she wrote it. “It’s exciting to be published. Since it’s my first published piece, I’m happy that it was selected to be included in Stone Canoe.”
Cynthia Day of Utica received the Bea Gonzalez Prize for Poetry. Day has published in the Denver Quarterly, The Literary Review and the Southern Poetry Review, among other literary magazines. Four of her poems appeared in “Last Call: Poems of Alcoholism, Addiction, and Deliverance” (Sarabande Books, 1997). Her first novel, “Last House,” was serialized online at Big Tree Press, and she is now working on a second novel, “The Janeville Murders.” Day says she was thrilled with the news of the award, partly because she had been writing fiction for the last five years. “I hadn’t written poetry for a while, so I was worried that I was getting rusty,” she says. “I started writing poetry again, which is really my first love. I’m so impressed with the journal and everyone involved with the publication. I’m honored to be a part of it.”
The Michael Fawcett Prize for Visual Arts was awarded to Samantha Harmon of East Syracuse. A native of Utica, Harmon is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in sculpture at SU. In 2007, Harmon was awarded the Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Scholarship, which funded her summer internship at Sculpture Space in Utica. Harmon is currently studying in Florence, Italy.
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) Arts Leadership Prize was awarded to Dennis Pullen of Oswego. BBI advances the civic, economic and social participation of people with disabilities in a global society. Pullen, an artist and community activist who is also quadriplegic, has two oil paintings published in Stone Canoe, and his award-winning painting “Wolf” is on display at the Delavan Art Gallery. “I was speechless when I was presented with the award,” says Pullen. “The feeling was great. I’ve never gotten anything like that. It was awesome.” Pullen says that his favorite painting is “Wolf,” because he not only loves the animal but also enjoys the technique of stippling — applying layer after layer of paint and letting it dry in between. “The trick is waiting for each application to dry, which takes a week,” he says. “That’s sometimes difficult for me, because I’m not a very patient person.” Pullen, a graduate of AmeriCorps and a member of the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, spends about four to six hours a week painting.
The award recipients received a certificate, a $500 check and a bronze replica of the original stone canoe carving by Tom Huff. Their work — as well as works of 30 other artists featured in Stone Canoe — is on display at the Delavan Gallery through Feb. 23.
The inaugural issue of Stone Canoe won a bronze medal in the 2007 Independent Publisher Book Awards, an international competition, as well as a Certificate of Excellence from the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA).
Issue Number 2 has contributions by two Pulitzer Prize winners, SU alumnus Stephen Dunn G’70 and Washington Post writer Henry Allen, a graduate of Hamilton College. Other prominent contributors include Randy Cohen, Emmy Award-winning writer and New York Times columnist; multimedia artist Janet Biggs; and internationally renowned painter Faith Ringgold.
SU Creative Writing Program faculty members Brooks Haxton and Chris Kennedy are also represented in the journal, as are several of their students. Haxton has published three previous collections of poetry, and his next book, “They Lift Their Wings to Cry,” will be published by Knopf in summer 2008. Kennedy is director of the M.F.A. program in creative writing and the author of three full-length collections of poetry. His latest book, “Encouragement for a Man Falling to His Death,” from BOA Editions Ltd., won The Isabella Gardner Poetry Award for 2007. Other SU faculty contributors include University Professor Cecil Abrahams and School of Art and Design faculty Doug DuBois, Nicora Gangi, Holly Greenberg, Sarah McCoubrey and Donalee Peden-Wesley.
Collaborating with Stone Canoe editor Robert Colley on Issue Number 2 was a team of editors from three upstate institutions who chose the work included in the journal and also selected the prize-winning pieces: poet Paul Aviles, who teaches in the English department at Onondaga Community College; poet Michael Burkard, who teaches in the Creative Writing Program at SU; poet, fiction writer and scholar David Lloyd, who teaches in the Creative Writing Program at Le Moyne College; and artist Marion Wilson, who directs Community Initiatives in the Visual and Performing Arts at SU and teaches in the School of Art and Design.
The editorships for the various genres will rotate each year among faculty or community arts people to ensure a fresh perspective for each issue.
Next year’s editors will be Eric Gansworth (fiction) a member of the Onondaga Nation, Lowery Writer-in-Residence and professor of English at Canisius College in Buffalo; Phil Memmer (poetry), director of the Arts Branch of the YMCA of Greater Syracuse and founder of the Downtown Writer’s Center; and Gail Hoffman (visual arts) teacher of 2-D creative processes and experimental animation in SU’s School of Art and Design.
The second edition of Stone Canoe is available at the SU Bookstore, the Delavan Art Gallery and area bookstores. For more information about Stone Canoe, visit http://www.stonecanoejournal.org or contact Robert Colley, editor, at 443-1802 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Manchester City VS Club Brugge Final – LIVE Reddit Soccer 04/11/2021
Pep Guardiola’s men welcome Club Brugge to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 3 November, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK). The match is being broadcast live on BT Sport 3 in the UK but, for those living elsewhere around the world, our global TV listings at the foot of this page will show you how you can tune in, wherever you are in the world. Our Matchday Centre will also provide minute-by-minute coverage of all the action as it unfolds on mancity.com and the official Man City app, while you can also keep up-to-date with the key moments on Twitter: @ManCity.
Former City duo Michael Brown and Shaun Goater will be in the Matchday Live studios for our clash against the Belgian champions. Two of the heroes from our famous 1999 Division Two play-off final victory, Brown and Goater will offer their expert insight on Pep’s current crop ahead of the match, before reconvening for a half-time debrief and full-time assessment.
A James McAtee hat-trick had helped Brian Barry-Murphy’s young charges into a 3-1 lead with around 25 minutes to play but a stunning late comeback saw the visitors claim all three points in a pulsating, end-to-end encounter at the Academy Stadium. Cisse Sandra had twice reduced the deficit before Arne Engels made it three each from the penalty spot, and late Lynnt Audoor and Mathis Servais strikes saw the away side ride the momentum to snatch victory. The setback means City sit third in Group A but remain within touching distance of both Brugge and Paris Saint-Germain.
With three teams finely poised on five points in Group A, both City and Brugge came into the clash knowing victory could go a long way to securing qualification for the knockout stages. And it was the visitors who threatened first, with Arne Engels forcing a smart save from Cieran Slicker down to his right after finding a pocket of space on the edge of the City box.Manchester City will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they face Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola’s side have suffered a difficult week, as they finally surrendered their grip on the Carabao Cup after West Ham became the first team to knock them out of the competition in over five years. Another loss followed on Saturday when Crystal Palace visited the Etihad, with goals from Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher seeing City slip five points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.
A strong response is paramount on Wednesday, as the Blues can go within a point of qualifying for the knockout stages should they defeat Brugge again. City had little trouble in doing so a fortnight ago when they comfortably won 5-1 in Belgium and a similar result would help to forget the past week. Guardiola has a bit of a dilemma on his hands with his team selection, though.
Does he name his strongest side so they can stick a few past Brugge and get a bit of a confidence boost? Or does he rest some of his most important stars due to the quick turnaround for the Manchester derby, which will kick-off at 12:30pm on Saturday? It’s a fine balance that the manager will have to strike but, either way, Ederson is guaranteed to start in goal.
It will be up there with some of the biggest shocks in Champions League history should Manchester City not be able to see off Club Brugge at the Etihad on Wednesday evening. The Belgian side are a huge 29/1 to come away from the Etihad with three points but few will be tempted even by that price given the obvious class gulf between these sides when they met last month.City hit Brugge for five at the Jan Breydelstadion, racking up 21 efforts on goal in the process, and a similar scenario looks on the cards when Philippe Clement’s side come to Manchester on Wednesday night.
However, it might be unwise to underestimate a Brugge side that has already won at Leipzig and held PSG to a draw in this group. They have also not failed to score in any away game they have played this season. City have been led the way in terms of defensive stats in the Premier League but they have already conceded five goals in the 2021/22 Champions League, which is one more than in all 13 games of last year’s competition.


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This is my first time seeing the devastation up close. I’m struck by the view of Gatlinburg’s glitzy buildings through a rather convenient hole in the trees. Somehow, the tourist town is still going strong. I find myself staring at the large black swaths cutting across the Appalachian greenery across the valley. Fire scars.
My teammate Jenna, a petite blonde with a permanent smile, points to a towering stack of bricks before disappearing around the back of the van to grab Princess, our aptly named 441 Stihl chainsaw. “It’s so amazing that there was a structure here. The house across the street is mostly fine.”
Upon further inspection, yes. There is a foundation spanning the break of the treeline that I had missed while admiring the view of the smoky grey mist rolling across the opposite mountain. The tree line is dotted with black stumps. The trees that remain have fire damage spreading up their trunks. Oh. Continue reading

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Did you know that in many east Asian Cultures the Dragon is a symbol of luck, hope and prosperity? Join the museum?s potters and learn how to make your very own dragons using only clay and a few tools!
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The police in Nyendo Mukungwe in Masaka city are investigating another break in in the offices of
Kisswa Minds Organisation -KISMOS.
Muwanguzi Benard, the Director- Technical says that on Saturday night, unknown thugs broke into their
offices located at Nyendo ward – Nyendo Mukungwe Division in Masaka City and took way vital
documents and three laptop computers.
According to Muwanguzi, the thugs took away a box file that contain important details about the
Muwanguzi says the thugs also raided a home that is about the affected offices, where they were
however repulsed after the occupants’ raised alarms.
‘’We are made to believe that one of the thugs sustained injuries while they were breaking in because
we have found blood stains at the scene of the crime. We hurriedly called in the police, but they have
not made any arrests yet’’ Muwanguzi says.
Kabeja, the Nyendo Mukungwe Division police officer, says their detectives have visited the scene of the
crime and have commenced investigations into the incident. He reveals that they have obtained clear
dues which they are going to corroborate in their pursuit of the perpetrator.
Kabeja, indicates that they are going to widen their scope of the investigation to include among people
staff of the affected Organisation to establish if this was not an inside game.
In October, the same organization suffered a similar break in by yet unknown armed thugs who alleged
also took away two laptops, a tablet, a cell phone, and key Organisation files.
The case of burglary and theft was recorded by police, but investigations are yet to yield results and no
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Now is the season for lychees to be marketed. Many people love to eat this sweet and hydrating fruit, and some people even appear after eating a lot of lychees. Hypoglycemia (lychee disease), the sugar content of lychee is not low, what is going on?
What is “Lychee Disease”?
the “lychee disease” that modern medicine thinks is actually a A kind of “hypoglycemia”, which occurs when certain groups of people eat lychees. The main symptoms are digestive tract discomfort, severe hypoglycemia, convulsions, shock and other symptoms due to hypoglycemia.
Fructose is the “culprit” of lychee disease
lychee disease occursThe main cause is Fructose. An animal comparison experiment of fructose tolerance and glucose tolerance has been done, and it was found that a low peak of glucose occurred 1 hour after fructose injection, and the glucose concentration at this time was significantly lower than the concentration level before injection. Through experiments, we can know that a large amount of fructose intake may indeed lead to lower blood sugar.
Who is at risk of lychee disease?
Introduced by experts, the incidence of “Lychee disease” is mostly in children, and children aged 4-11 are overdosed. Eating lychees is easy to get “lychee disease”, and children should pay special attention to eating lychees.
Experts also said that the high sugar content of lychee will stimulate the increase of insulin in the body, and insulin is hypoglycemic.
When the human body is in a fasting state, blood sugar is lower than usual. If a large amount of lychee is eaten, it will further lead to a drop in blood sugar and cause certain damage to the body. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat lychee on an empty stomach.
Do you think that eating lychees can lower blood sugar? In fact, not necessarily, let’s see the truth together?
Low blood sugar does not equal lower blood sugar
Although a large amount of lychee is consumed Symptoms of hypoglycemia, but this does not mean that diabetics can choose this hypoglycemic method, which does not mean lowering blood sugar.
Therefore, it is not reliable to use lychee to lower blood sugar, but it will aggravate the condition of diabetes. There are three reasons.
First, the cause of diabetes is mostly a problem with the endocrine system that secretes insulin in the body. Lychee is not a medicine and cannot solve the problem of insulin secretion.
Second, excessive consumption of lychee will cause hypoglycemia in a short period of time, but over time fructose will still be converted into glucose, so that blood sugar does not drop but rises.
Third, more than 60% of diabetic patients have hyperlipidemia, and eating a lot of fructose will cause hyperlipidemia, resulting in a vicious circle.
How Sugar Friends Eat Lychees >
So how should lychees be eaten? Four points to pay attention to:
1. Eat fully ripe lychees;
2. “Appropriate amount” is fundamental;
3. Refuse fasting Eat;
4. Special groups with diabetes, gout, digestive system diseases and other problems should eat less.
The sugar content of lychees is not low (>10%). If you have a good blood sugar control and want to eat lychees, you can only eat a small amount to satisfy your hunger. Lychee should preferably not exceed 80 grams. Do not eat on an empty stomach, choose between meals.
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Video conferencing has now become the new way for people to meet, communicate, and collaborate with their prospects, customers and teams. Livestorm and Zoom are reliable options for video meetings, which can host a real-time meeting in HD quality. Both of these providers present clear video and have competitive features making them top competitors. To help you find which video conferencing software to choose for your business, we're going to make a comparison: Livestorm vs Zoom. Let's dive in together.
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Livestorm is the browser-based webinar software for customer training sessions, demo, online courses and online communication sessions. It intends to make online events easier to host and more efficient. Everything in Livestorm works inside a browser, in real-time, without any download.
The program enables users to initiate online conferences and provides the webinar basics such as real-time HD video stream and screen sharing, video replays, landing pages and email logistic, etc. Apart from having features to conduct these online meeting activities, Livestorm also allows uses to make product presentations, conduct online courses, and more online activities. Moreover, it has tools for post-webinar analytics, audience segmentation, and lead management.
Zoom is another popular tool for enterprise video conferencing with real-time messaging and content sharing. Zoom offers HD video, multiple video feeds, and multiple types of webcam views. You can display up to 49 webcams at one time in your meeting with Zoom. These features will more than suffice for most businesses.
This webinar software has built-in collaboration tools that allow multiple participants to share their screens simultaneously and co-annotate for a more interactive meeting. What's more, it can record your meetings locally or to the cloud with searchable transcripts. You are able to use this software on your computer or mobile phones for getting great video meeting experience.
Price is one of the differences between Livestorm and Zoom. Both of them provide the free trial. Livestorm costs $39 per month, and Zoom is available with payment of $15 per month.
Livestorm and Zoom are both leading webinar software to meet any organization's video conferencing needs. Both offer high-quality video and audio and great group collaboration features for conducting a smooth and productive online meeting.
If you would like to find a simple to use without installation, and mobile-friendly webinar software, Livestorm will give you the perfect experience in video conferencing. Anyone, on Android or iOS can join a webinar using their mobile browser. No install required. If you prefer a lower price - or even no price, Zoom can provide you with a fully-featured video meeting solution and it may be a better choice for you.
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1. Is Livestorm or Zoom free?
Both of them offer the free trial for users. However, it is not always for free. Livestorm costs $39 per month, and Zoom is available with payment of $15 per month.
2. What are some alternatives to Livestorm and Zoom?
You can use GoToMeeting, Webex, Skype, Discord, Join.me, Crowdcast, etc.
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For those spending the summer in St Andrews, the St Andrews BioBlitz is a great excuse to escape ongoing dissertations and research to enjoy a bit of nature. Taking place on 13th-14th June at East Sands, the BioBlitz involves recording as many plant and animal species as possible within 24 hours.
Some of the day’s plans include visits to rock pools, bird and wild flower walks, collecting insects and moths, a seashell safari, sampling plants and lichens, beach games and craft activities. So whether you’re interested in biology or wildlife, or simply want to enjoy a (hopefully) sunny day in the nature, the BioBlitz has plenty to offer. And it’s all for a good cause too. As one of the organisers, Dr. Alfredo Ojanguren, told us, “The information collected will be publicly available and used by scientists from the Centre for Biological Diversity and elsewhere to further understand patterns of distribution and abundances of UK biodiversity.”
And if you’re interested in finding out more about St Andrews’ wildlife, experts and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions. The Scottish Oceans Institute will also be opening its doors for participants to help sort and identify samples. The event, organised by the University of St Andrews and funded by the British Ecological Society will bring together organisations such as the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), the Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA), the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Bug Life as well as local groups including Fife Nature Records Centre and Transition University of St Andrews. All will have information stands and provide activities throughout the event.
Jack Sewell of the Marine Biological Association said, “This is a great opportunity to learn about and contribute to scientific research as well as being aware of the rich biodiversity that surround us in our everyday lives”.
This certainly sounds appealing – who wouldn’t like enjoying some relaxing time in the nature and also helping science advance. So give it a go – especially as the organisers promise two great days in the outdoors.
If you’re interested, you can find out more on the BioBlitz Facebook page or by emailing bioblitz @st-andrews.ac.uk.
Photography courtesy of Tom Ashton & BioBlitz St Andrews

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PPT Full Form and its Influence on Effective Communication
In the realm of communication and information sharing, acronyms often encapsulate tools that transform the way we convey ideas. One such acronym that has revolutionized presentations and storytelling is PPT. While you may recognize these letters, the comprehensive meaning and the transformative role of PowerPoint Presentations might not be universally known. In this article, we embark on a journey to reveal the full form of PPT, explore its significance, and understand how it has reshaped the way we communicate ideas, offering visual storytelling, streamlined messages, and a versatile platform for impactful presentations.
PPT Full Form: A Visual Journey of Communication
The acronym PPT stands for PowerPoint Presentation. PPT is a software tool developed by Microsoft that allows users to create and deliver visual presentations by combining text, images, graphics, and multimedia elements.
The Significance of PPT
PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) holds immense significance in the world of communication and information sharing for various reasons:
- Visual Communication: PPT enables the creation of visual aids that enhance communication by combining text and visual elements to convey complex ideas.
- Structured Information: PPT provides a structured format for organizing content, making it easier for audiences to understand and follow the narrative.
- Engaging Delivery: PPT enhances engagement by incorporating multimedia elements such as images, videos, and animations, making presentations more dynamic.
- Universal Tool: PPT is widely used in various contexts, from business presentations to educational lectures, making it a universal communication tool.
Exploring PPT Functionality
PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) encompasses a range of functionalities that redefine communication:
- Slide Composition: PPT enables users to create slides with varying layouts, allowing for the integration of text, images, charts, graphs, and multimedia.
- Visual Enhancements: PPT offers tools for formatting, animation, and transition effects, enhancing the visual appeal of presentations.
- Information Hierarchy: PPT allows users to create an organized hierarchy of information, ensuring a logical flow of ideas and concepts.
- Presenter Tools: PPT provides presenter notes, slide timing, and navigation features, aiding speakers in delivering seamless presentations.
PPT’s Transformative Impact
PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) has brought about transformative changes in the way we convey ideas:
- Visual Storytelling: PPT facilitates visual storytelling, enabling presenters to craft narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Simplified Complex Ideas: PPT simplifies the communication of complex ideas by breaking them down into digestible visual components.
- Education Evolution: PPT has transformed education by offering educators a dynamic platform for interactive and engaging lectures.
- Professional Communication: PPT is a cornerstone of professional communication, aiding businesses, organizations, and individuals in conveying messages effectively.
In conclusion, the acronym PPT signifies more than just a software tool; it symbolizes the art of visual expression. PowerPoint Presentations stand as a canvas where ideas come to life, offering a platform that blends creativity, information, and engagement.
As communication methods evolve and visual narratives become increasingly important, PPT’s contributions remain paramount. By enabling visual storytelling, streamlining complex concepts, and offering a dynamic platform for presentations, PowerPoint has not only transformed how we communicate but has also set the stage for a future where ideas are shared through engaging memorable visual experiences. Just as PPT slides convey messages, their impact resonates through the minds of audiences, leaving behind a trail of insight, understanding, and inspiration, shaping the way we perceive and interact with information.

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Huuuch, how time goes by! It´s already weekend again!!!
To show how fast time actually is designer Oscar Diaz came up with a calendar using the capillary action of ink on paper.
The ink is absorbed slowly, and the numbers in the calendar are “printed” daily. One a day, they are filled with ink until the end of the month. A calendar self-updated, which enhances the perception of time passing and not only signaling it, that`s how the designer describes his work.


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ANA has released three issues papers, Kawea ake te wero, Enabling everyone in Aotearoa to eat well. Find out about our calls to action.
Tohu Manawa Ora – Heart Foundation, 26 January
The Food Curriculum Project – Heart Foundation, 4 February
Barriers to eating well while flatting at University can be overcome by planning and finding simple ways to make healthy eating a priority.
The Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults were updated in December 2020 to include advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Over a long career in public health nutrition, Carol is passionate about improving nutrition for older people and increasing the primary health workforce.

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New players in the banking sector that can use technology in order to achieve financial inclusion in a cost effective manner. These banks are expected to reach customers mainly through their mobile phones rather than traditional bank branches.
It could be uneconomical for traditional banks to open branches in every village, so RBI is giving out differentiated licenses to Payment banks helps these small financial institutions to acquire customers at low costs and increase the financial inclusion.
Whom are they targeted at?
Rural markets, migrant laborers, low-income households and small businesses.
Inspired by the success story of M-Pesa:
Mobile phones could be an easiest way to reach masses as proved hugely in other developing countries like Kenya, where Vodafone’s M-Pesa has been very successful. Two out of three adults use M-Pesa in Kenya to store money, make purchases and transfer funds to friends and relatives.
Services offered by Payment banks:
- CASA accounts with limit of deposits up to Rs. 1 Lakh
- Issuance of debit cards usable on ATM networks of all banks.
- Transfers and remittances through a mobile phone
- Automatic payments of bills, and purchases in cashless, cheque less transactions through a phone
- Offer card acceptance mechanisms to third parties such as the ‘Apple Pay.’
- They can offer forex services at charges lower than banks.
Apart from the services mentioned above, Payment banks can also play a crucial role in implementing the government’s Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme (DBTS), where subsidies on healthcare, education and gas are paid directly to beneficiaries’ accounts.
Basic services not offered by Payment banks:
- Can’t offer loans
- Can’t issue credit cards
Which basically mean that these banks can’t earn revenue in the form of net interests which form a majority of a traditional bank’s income. This also means that Payment banks have to operate at really low operational costs for their business model to be viable.
- Payments banks have been mandated to hold 75% of their liabilities in SLR securities
- Maximum 25% of it at saving deposits and fixed term liabilities of other commercial banks
Since majority of their balances are held with G-Secs which will yield very low interests, payment banks will transfer these low interests to their customers.
Because of the many restrictions imposed by RBI it is clear that the only revenue streams available are fee income from remittances, merchant fees for digital payments. Whether this revenue model is viable is something that has to be seen. Since the poor would be charged fee on every transaction would they find these banks attractive? is a question that needs an answer.
SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said, “Neither payments banks nor small finance banks seem to have as yet devised a business model that can be said as viable.”
Although 41 entities applied for a Payment bank license, RBI granted in-principle approvals to 11 entities for setting up payments banks (PBs) in August 2015.
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd, Airtel M Commerce Services Ltd, Cholamandalam Distribution Services Ltd, Department of Posts, Fino PayTech Ltd, National Securities Depository Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd, Dilip Shantilal Shanghvi, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Tech Mahindra Ltd, Vodafone m-pesa Ltd are the entities which received approvals to their applied licenses.
Out of these Tech Mahindra, Dilip Shangvi (Sun Pharmaceuticals) and Cholamandalam Investment are the ones who pulled out.
Players who could win the race:
Since it’s a low margin and high volume business, Raghuram Rajan feels that the payments bank would work well for those who already have a base of operations and many contact points. Mobile companies are probably in the best position to get the business model right because of their reach. Another entity that is expected to succeed is India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) which is being wooed by commercial banks, insurance firms and asset management firms for equity partnerships and other business alliances. IPPB has a network of at least 150,000 branches; close to 140,000 of them are in rural India. This is its great strength.

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Drugs impact many organs in human body. Many folks abuse drugs without realizing how they are putting their health in danger. Sometimes getting informed is all it takes to stay away from dangerous drugs (let alone abusing them). This infographic by Recovery Connection shows how drugs abuse the organs in human body.
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6 days until Oscars: 6 Best Losing Performances
There are exactly 1,322 loser and 344 winner acting performances in 86 years of Oscars. Nevertheless the winners deserved the glory or not, there always have been losing performances that were no less equally good to have their name on that envelope. So, before we add up 16 more losers and 4 winners to these numbers, here is my 6 best performances that lost their battle to other nominees.
The honorable mentions, in alphabetical order:
Bette Davis (All About Eve, 1950) - lost to Judy Holliday in `Born Yesterday`
Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver, 1976) - lost to Peter Finch in `Network`
Al Pacino (Dog Day Afternoon, 1975) - lost to Jack Nicholson in `One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest`
Kate Winslet (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 2004) - lost to Hilary Swank in `Million Dollar Baby`
So, my top 6 losing performances are:
6. Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman, 1990)
lost to Kathy Bates in Misery
Among so many brilliant performances I chose Julia Robert's Vivien because of such a lovely portrayal of Hollywood Blv prostitute. She probably created a face of most beloved, funny and sweet prostitutes ever in film history. Playing Vivien was the biggest turn in her career, regardless previous nomination for Steel Magnolias. Julia's acting is masterful for quite a number of reasons, most importantly for sincere, emotional acting that combined enough of drama and comedy.
5. Viola Davis (The Help, 2011)
lost to Meryl Streep in Iron Lady
When Meryl Streep accepted her third Oscar, she quite precisely quoted half of people watching the ceremony: "Oh, come on, why her, again". It's not that she was not brilliant as Margaret Thatcher, it's just that she took an Oscar from equally brilliant Viola Davis, whose portrayal of servant Aibileen Clark was hearbreaking, devastating and utterly emotional. I remember watching her and saying, this is it - one of the best performances I've seen for ages. I was not particularly disappointed by Streep's win, but Viola's work could have easily have won any other year.
4. Dustin Hoffman (Tootsie, 1982)
lost to Sir Ben Kingsley in Ghandi
I remember growing up and watching Tootsie multiple times - it's my moms one of most favorite films and I always was surprised how amazingly Dustin played two different characters of Michael Dorsey and Dorothy Michaels. He carefully maps out both characters, drawing specific lines between these different persons and figuring out some similarities too. The same time, it becomes clear that Dorothy is an act for Michael. Hoffman's hilarious performance is one of the most remarkable works and because of it's complicated character(s) I placed it #4 in my list.
3. Jack Lemmon (Some Like It Hot, 1959)
lost to Charlton Heston in Ben-Hur
One of the most delightful, funny and memorable performances I've ever seen. Lemmon playing a musician Jerry dressed up like woman, playing in a woman chorus is most entertaining couple of hours in films. A comedy can be funny on so many levels, from smart jokes to funny characters and hilarious acting. Some Like It Hot has it all and most importantly Jack Lemmon's hysterical performance. He not only tells some jokes, but absolutely disappears in the comic skin of his character.
2. Marlon Brando (A Streetcar Named Desire, 1951)
lost to Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen
This is Brando's my favorite performance and mostly because of whatever he does whenever he stares at Blanche DuBois. His every look, every motion and line perfectly embodies a character Tennessee Williams wrote. Even though 50's is not my favorite movie decade, A Streetcar Named Desire and Marlon Brando are shining part of this still black and white period.
1. Mary Tyler Moore (Ordinary People, 1980)
lost to Sissy Spacek in Coal Miner's Daughter
Ordinary People is one of my all time favorite films and one of the reasons are performances, especially Mary Tyler Moore who plays a mother estranged from the rest of family after tragic death of older son. This movie is full of drama, a quiet, stormy drama, that grows from first minutes to the end. Beth is a character of many layers: she is a loving mother, a faithful wife, but being never able to recover from biggest tragedy of her life, she has to let everything go. But she does not find it easy, all these emotions, every encounter with younger son Conrad (Timothy Hutton) eat her up from inside. Moore does here the greatest job to tell her character in emotions, speeches, words, looks. In my opinion, she is phenomenal in Ordinary People.

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Catholics, Get Real: President Obama Is Abusing You
It’s time to recognize how dysfunctional the Obama-Catholic relationship has become, says Carrie Severino.
OK, folks, it’s intervention time. Many Catholics, despite the overwhelming evidence, have convinced themselves that President Obama is good for them and for people of faith. Someone needs to tell them the hard truth: you are being abused by Obama.
Just check out this list from the Mayo Clinic on abusive relationships and see if any of these sound familiar:
- Calls you names, insults you or puts you down [accusing people of faith of “bitter” and “cling(ing) to guns or religion … as a way to explain their frustration”]
- Prevents you from going to work or school [shifting from protection of freedom of religion to freedom of worship—which limits our First Amendment rights to something we do on Saturday or Sunday, not in the public square]
- Stops you from seeing family members or friends [as in the administration’s attempts to negotiate with certain Catholic groups while cutting out their spiritual fathers, the bishops]
- Tries to control how you spend money, where you go, what medicines you take or what you wear [HHS regulations, anyone?]
- Hits, kicks, shoves, slaps, chokes, or otherwise hurts you, your children, or your pets [the Obama administration recently gave religious groups a slap in the face by arguing that their constitutional right to freedom of religion does not include the right to choose their own ministers]
- Blames you for his or her violent behavior or tells you that you deserve it [for example, the administration’s excuse that it only defunded the Bishop’s Refugee Services because of the bishops’ obstinate refusal to offer the “full range of reproductive services”—i.e., abortion]
- Portrays the violence as mutual and consensual [evident in Obama’s “compromises” that all too many Catholic institutions have been willing to swallow]
The unwillingness to face obvious facts is characteristic of those who, sadly, return to their abusers. For example, even after the president went back on his assurances at Notre Dame that he would “honor the conscience of those who disagree with abortion, and draft a sensible conscience clause,” Nicholas Cafardi, dean emeritus of Duquesne University, said that “the Obama administration has said it wants to work with these organizations so they’re not required to violate their conscience. I’m sure they mean that in good faith.”
Right. That’s what Sheryl Crow said:Lie to me I promise I'll believe Lie to me But please don't leave
Let’s hope Americans who still care about freedom of religion—particularly Catholics, who have experienced the brunt of Obama’s abuse—wise up soon and seek help. After all, as the Mayo Clinic reminds us, “It can be hard to recognize or admit that you’re in an abusive relationship—but help is available. Remember, no one deserves to be abused.”

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New Home Office rules will stop the growth of small businesses
Within a few days of David Cameron’s team arriving at No 10 in May 2010, we got a shock. Not about the food in the Downing Street café, although that was pretty bad. No, we were taken aback by how cosy the relationship was between civil servants and big business.
When we were in opposition, we’d worked hard to make sure we engaged with start-ups as well as multi-national corporations, but now we were in government it was clear that civil servants working on business policy typically only ever talked to the biggest companies. A great example was Cameron’s first major foreign trip, when we wanted to take a jumbo jet full of British business leaders to India.
Foreign Office officials pulled together the draft list of delegates, which were all huge, established companies such as Vodafone, British Gas and British Telecom. When we requested that fast-growing enterprises were added to the list, civil servants told us they’d be inappropriate because “they weren’t doing any business in India”. Fortunately the Prime Minister intervened, pointing out that the point of the trip was to open doors, not just help businesses already operating in India, and we got our way.
I lost count of the times civil servants were proposing to do something that would be bad for small companies, and when I checked who they’d consulted, I’d discover it was the likes of Tesco and Microsoft — in other words, wealthy corporations with nothing in common with small businesses.
I was reminded of this last week when the Home Secretary Amber Rudd was setting out her heinously bureaucratic immigration policies. When asked whether she was going to talk to businesses, she replied that she’d be in touch with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), not with entrepreneurs or small business owners.
It’s not surprising that ministers and civil servants like to talk to big business. Corporations have public affairs teams stuffed with former officials and advisers, which means they’re easy to contact and happy to respond to the latest laborious government consultation. Start-ups, on the other hand, are harder to track down, and much too busy to bother hiring lobbyists.
But it’s vital that these fast-growing enterprises are listened to, because they create the majority of new jobs in the UK. In fact, just six per cent of high-growth firms generate 60 per cent of all new jobs, which explains why Tech City in east London has seen so much job creation over the past five years.
“It’s vital fast-growing enterprises are listened to, because they create the majority of new jobs in the UK. In fact, just six per cent of high-growth firms generate 60 per cent of all new jobs, which explains why Tech City in east London has seen so much job creation over the past five years.”
Right now the immigration system is bureaucratic, sclerotic and expensive — all of which hurts a fast-growing small company far more than a big business. It can take six months and cost £25,000 in legal fees to navigate the visa system, which is disproportionately painful if you’re a start-up than if you’re a corporation with 10,000 employees.
If the Home Secretary bothered talking to entrepreneurs, she’d hear this. Instead, she’s planning to smother small businesses with new regulations that will make it harder to grow and will inevitably mean fewer British jobs for British workers.
Ms Rudd should visit Tech City sometime — she’d see how many brilliant London companies were founded by foreign entrepreneurs, and how talented global workers help drive job creation in our city. I’d be happy to show her around but I can’t pretend she’ll get a very warm welcome.
By Rohan Silva
Originally published at www.standard.co.uk on October 10, 2016.
Rohan Silva is the founder of Second Home, a creative workspace and cultural venue, bringing together diverse industries, disciplines and social businesses. Find out more about joining us here: secondhome.io