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A MUM is taking on Kirklees Council in a battle to get her daughter into a school just yards from her home.
Samantha Dean wants her five-year-old daughter Demi-Lee to go to Heaton Avenue School, which is less than a minute’s walk from their home.
The family moved from Scholes to South Parade in summer and Samantha told Demi-Lee’s former school her daughter would not be coming back in the new term.
She applied for Demi-Lee and her three-year-old brother Mason to go to Heaton Avenue, and Mason was accepted into nursery, but the family was kept waiting for weeks to hear about Demi-Lee’s place.
Eventually Samantha was told the school was full and Demi-Lee could not go.
She said Demi-Lee watches in tears as other children walk past her house to and from school.
Samantha said: “She gets upset when she sees the children going and coming home from school and her own brother is going too. I have tried to explain what’s happening, but she’s only five. I don’t want her to think she’s not good enough.”
She said Kirklees Council told her they had not received her application forms until after term started, and they did not have her proof of address – despite writing to her at South Parade.
And she said the council had recently written to her asking why Demi-Lee was not going to school in Scholes.
She said: “I can’t take her to Scholes because it’s a 45 minute walk and I can’t afford the bus fare every day. They know she can’t go there but they are refusing to take her off the roll.
“She needs to be in school, not sitting at home. She likes reading so she reads with us and she likes making up her own stories. But we are not teachers and we don’t know what she should be doing. We want to ask the school for some work for her to do at home.
“It’s heartbreaking that she is missing out on education and I know how important it is at her age.”
A Kirklees Council spokeswoman said: “The family have applied for a place at Heaton Avenue Primary School following a house move, but the year group at the school is already full.
“No other school preferences were named by Ms Dean and as her daughter is already attending a Kirklees school no offer of an alternative school has been made.
“However, Ms Dean’s daughter was immediately placed on the waiting list for Heaton Avenue Primary School and is currently number one on that list.
“Ms Dean has also been informed that she has the right of appeal to an independent panel and appeal papers have been sent out to her.”

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A Time For Choosing
California’s Special Election – YES on Props. 73-77!...
Platt Liebau] 11/7/05
years ago, Californians recalled Governor Gray Davis and – as
all of America remembers – replaced him with Republican
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since then, there’s been
some good news. State revenues have increased by $6 billion
without tax increases. The Governor has rolled back the unfair
car tax increase, reduced workers' compensation insurance premiums
by 30 percent, and brought more than 400,000 jobs back to California.
And he has tried to do even more.
But he has
a problem. To put it bluntly, Governor Schwarzenegger’s
efforts to promote important and lasting reforms are being
killed. They’re being choked to death by the greedy hands
of Democratic legislators and the union bosses who too often
control them. After numerous good faith attempts to negotiate
with state Democratic leaders, it has become clear both to
the Governor – and to all who are in touch with reality – that
the Democrats won’t help him make the changes that we
need for California to survive. That’s because those
changes threaten the Democrats’ own hold on power – and
the dollars that flow, too often and too freely, out of state
coffers and into the pockets of union bosses.
Carol Platt Liebau - Senior
Platt Liebau is editorial director and a senior member of tOR and CRO editorial
boards. She is an attorney, political analyst and commentator
based in San Marino, CA, and has appeared on the Fox News
Channel, MSNBC, CNN, Orange County News Channel, Cox Cable
and a variety of radio programs throughout the United States.
A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School,
Carol Platt Liebau also served as the first female managing
editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her web log can be found
[go to Liebau index]
the Governor has called for a special election – calling
for us, the people, to step up where the Democrats have stepped
aside. Governor Schwarzenegger has asked us to support ballot
measures 74, 75, 76 and 77, and has himself endorsed measure
73. Each is essential to California’s well-being.
73 – Parental
Proposition 73 is
straightforward. It would amend the California constitution
to forbid abortions for minors until 48 hours after
notification of a parent or guardian. It likewise permits pregnant
minors to seek a waiver of the notification requirement from
a juvenile court – an option that can be invoked for girls
who either have abusive parents or are the victims of incest.
And if a physician certifies that the abortion is necessary to
prevent the mother’s death or serious bodily harm, the
notification requirement is waived altogether.
Opponents of the measure
have attempted to mislead the public by positing devastating
hypotheticals – like abusive parents,
incidences of incest or pregnancies where the life of the mother
is threatened – and then pretending that the measure isn’t
responsive to them.
But it is. And in
an age where young women are required to obtain parental consent
for a field trip, an aspirin or for pierced
ears, it seems reasonable – and right – that parents
be notified before girls makes a life-or-death decisions that
can impact their emotional, psychological and even physical health
for years to come.
Proposition 74 – “Put the Kids First Act”
Proposition 74 is a modest attempt to reintroduce the concept
of accountability into public education.
Under the measure, teachers must maintain satisfactory performance
reviews for five consecutive years (rather than two) before receiving
tenure and the lifetime benefits that accompany it. And school
boards may dismiss a permanent teacher who receives two consecutive
unsatisfactory performance evaluations.
Proposition 74 is
necessary because currently, the unions protect poor teachers
at the expense of California’s children.
They have created a maze of complex rules and requirements that
make it nearly impossible to dismiss any tenured teacher, however
incompetent or outrageous.
As a result, school
districts rarely bother even to try to remove bad teachers.
According to the Sacramento Bee, between 1990 and
1999, the L.A. Unified School District convened only 13 dismissal
panels; only one tenured teacher’s case went through the
process from beginning to end. In San Bernardino, even a teacher
who swore at her students, called them derogatory names and showed
R-rated movies couldn’t be fired! Ultimately, she was paid
$25,000 to “resign.” It’s a testimony to the
union’s strength that California is one of only ten states
that makes it so difficult to remove bad teachers.
No school system can thrive when educators are insulated from
accountability for their performance. And although good teachers
deserve all the respect and support that we can give them,
bad teachers deserve to be fired. Proposition 74 makes both
goals easier to achieve – and that’s why California
Measure 75 – Paycheck Protection
Paycheck Protection – Proposition 75 – is perhaps
the most crucial to California’s recovery.
Right now, it’s no exaggeration to say that the government
employees’ unions are almost as powerful as the lawmakers
themselves. These unions can pay off enough legislators to defeat
any measure, however modest, that would reduce the size of government
or restrain government spending. And they do it with the dues
that they force their members to pay.
It seems obvious that
the unions should have their members’ consent
before spending their money on political causes. As one Fountain
Valley schoolteacher said, “The issue is so simple that
even my kindergarten students understand it: Ask permission.”
The unions don’t ask permission – and it’s
outrageous that they use the money they take to pursue an agenda
that many of their members don’t share. According to a
Los Angeles Times exit poll, 30% of voters in the 2003 recall
election were from union households. Nearly half – 48%
-- of union voters voted "yes" on the recall. 56% voted
for a Republican candidate. But not one dollar of public employee
union campaign contributions – not one dollar! – was
spent in support of recalling Gray Davis or on behalf of Republican
Even as recently as
2000, the California Teachers Association, along with the California
Federation of Teachers, spent significant
resources and contributed thousands of dollars to fight against
Proposition 22. This was despite the fact that a majority of
their members – and a sizable majority of Californians – supported
the traditional definition of marriage.
Under the current system, unions are authorized to spend dues
on their political causes unless union members specifically object.
But under Proposition 75, the union bosses would have to obtain
the written consent of their members before using their money
for political purposes.
Democrats and the
unions have been fighting this measure tooth and nail. In fact,
the union has assessed a $60 per year dues
increase on its members to raise $50 million over three years
to fight the governor's proposals. That’s because they
know what’s at stake. If unions must get permission from
their workers in order to spend their money, they’ll have
less to spend – and their influence over legislators will
diminish. In fact, after passage of the Utah Voluntary Contribution
Act in 2001, over 93% of Utah teachers refused to give even one
dollar a month to the Utah Education Association Political PAC.
That’s what the unions are afraid of.
For their part, the Democrats realize that if Proposition 75
passes, they will lose the guaranteed support of one of their
biggest and most reliable donors.
Passage of Proposition
75 would remove a huge road block to government reform by curbing
the abusive influence that unions
wield in Sacramento. When state workers regain the power to determine
whether their dues are used for political purposes, union leaders
will be restored to their proper place – as the people
obeying the laws, not dictating them.
Proposition 76 – “Live Within Our Means”
If there was ever a state that needed to learn to live within
its means, it’s California! State legislature has no concept
of restraint when it comes to spending Californians’ money.
Between 2001 and 2005, state population and inflation increased
by a combined 21 percent. During the same period, revenue rose
by 25 percent. But at the same time, spending skyrocketed by
a staggering 40%. The result is a structural state spending gap
of nearly $1 billion per month. And without Proposition 76, this
spending will continue indefinitely; many state programs receive
automatic annual spending increases – whether they “need” them
or not. Just last year, California's general fund revenues increased
by $5 billion – but spending formulas put in place during
the late ‘90’s boom mandated that we spend $10 billion.
That’s a recipe for fiscal disaster.
As a candidate, Governor Schwarzenegger promised to balance the
budget without raising taxes. He has stood strong against countless
Democratic efforts to impose tax increases. He has reduced the
gap between spending and revenues from about $10 billion when
he took office to about $6 billion today. And he has proposed
cuts that would have reduced the gap further had they not been
rejected by left wing lawmakers.
But now he needs our help. He needs the tools that Proposition
76 provides if he is going to fulfill his no-new-taxes pledge.
Under the Live Within Our Means Act, the state is required to
use extra revenue from peak years to build “rainy day funds.” When
revenue shortfalls occur, it will allow the state to spend those
reserves to maintain essential state services. And when the budget
isn’t balanced, Proposition 76 allows the governor to reduce
appropriations when the legislature fails to act, and automatically
continues the prior year’s appropriations. This last part
is key. It means that Republicans can freeze state spending,
if necessary, by refusing to provide the two-thirds majority
required to pass a new budget.
With Proposition 76, year-to-year budget increases will be limited
to the average growth in revenues for the past three fiscal years,
thereby placing reasonable, responsible limits on state budget
growth. And legislators won’t be able to create costly
new programs during economic booms that demand ongoing spending
when revenues drop.
Predictably, Democrats and their union friends have been fighting
this proposition hard – because any prospect of spending
cuts frightens them to death. Their solution to any fiscal shortfall
is – always – a tax increase. But a tax increase
certainly isn’t the answer when the tax, cost-of-living
and regulatory burden in California is so crushing that new employers
won’t come here – and job- and wealth-creating entrepreneurs
are being driven from the state.
Without Proposition 76, a tax increase may be the only way to
close the gap between what our state spends and what it collects.
But the Live Within Our Means Act will bring about important
reforms in California’s budgeting process: Public school
funding will be driven less by formula and more by an annual
assessment of needs. Annual increases for welfare stipends will
no longer be automatic. And future spending will be smoothed
so that our boom and bust cycles no longer send government programs
spinning between feast and famine.
Proposition 76 makes sense. It’s vital to California’s
economic recovery. And it deserves your vote.
Proposition 77 – Redistricting
California is a state
with 36 million people, 80 Assembly districts, 40 state Senate
districts and 52 Congressional districts. But
after last November’s elections, not one congressional
or state legislative seat in California – not one out of
153 – changed hands. That’s hardly the sign of a
healthy political climate.
Proposition 77 is
designed to restore some much-needed competition to California
politics. Under the Voter Empowerment Act, independent
judges, rather than politicians, would draw election districts
and then voters would be able to approve or reject them. As a
rule, few conservatives are in favor of allowing unelected judges
to do much of anything. But this measure is an exception – because,
right now, California voters are trapped in a status quo where
politicians are insulated from any real threat of being voted
out of office.
As a result, Governor
Schwarzenegger can’t negotiate effectively
with the Democrats. If a Democrat represents a gerrymandered
district with a partisan registration advantage of 30% -- as
some state Democrats do – then the Governor could swing
a whopping 20% of that vote, but the Democrat can still win easily.
In these circumstances, why would a Democrat ever bother to negotiate
with the Governor?
Sad to say, the responsibility
for this status quo rests at the feet of Democrats and Republicans
alike. Back in 2000, the
politicians got together and drew legislative districts with
only one principle in mind: Incumbent protection. The system
works well for them – it’s all about “job security.” For
us, however, it has produced a legislature that is arrogant,
unaccountable and out of touch.
As a result, the legislature
can pursue every left wing pipe dream without having to worry
about accountability or any real
world results. That’s how – only five years after
Californians passed Proposition 22 with 61% of the vote – legislators
still felt free to pass a gay marriage bill.
Even at the end of
this legislative year with the special election looming, the
Democrats in Sacramento were up to their same old
tricks: Planning to raise the state’s minimum wage. Proposing
a law that mandates gender equity in the workplace, allowing
anyone with a real or perceived grievance to sue his employer.
Passing bills to let workers sue their employers over labor or
environmental concerns. A bill that would require students to
be taught in their native language. And legislation that would
create a reparations fund for Mexican-Americans “unfairly” repatriated
to Mexico decades ago.
That’s only a taste of the pernicious policies that are
being pursued in our name by our so-called “representatives.” They
dare to carry on this way only because they think they’re
safe – that there’s nothing we can do about it.
With Measure 77, there
is something we can do about it! It’s
high time for the politicians to stop picking the voters – and
for voters to start picking the politicians.
In 1964, Ronald Reagan’s political career began with a
remarkable speech “A Time for Choosing.” This week,
Californians will confront their own “Time for Choosing.” On
the one hand, there is a legislature that wants nothing but ever
more regulations, penalties and taxes on business, with ever
better pensions, benefits and perks for government workers. On
the other is a Governor who is committed to economic competitiveness
and streamlining bureaucracy.
There can be no recovery
for California without meaningful reform. But there can be
no reform as long as legislators sit, fat and
happy, in electoral districts that are sheltered from robust
political competition. And when left-wing, big spending, big-government-promoting
unions wield the only meaningful leverage over legislators, passing
Propositions 74, 75, 76 and 77 – along with 73 – is
the only way for us to obtain the reforms that we so desperately
Just two short years
ago, the voters of California spoke loud and clear. We said
we wanted a fundamental change in our government – change
that would make the state more accountable, more responsible,
more competitive and more restrained. Change that would make
all of us – as Californians – more prosperous, and
above all, more free.
That change is still possible. It is, in fact, within our very
grasp – if we can only muster the electoral strength
we need to pass Propositions 73-77, thereby doing our part
to help secure California’s future. -one-
Carol Platt Liebau is a political analyst, commentator and tOR / CRO editorial
director based in San Marino, CA. Ms. Liebau also served
as the first female managing editor of the Harvard Law
Review. Her web log can be found at CarolLiebau.blogspot.com


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On this blog, I'll be presenting 12 Days of Christmas is Murder. (Follow on Twitter #12DaysofChristmasisMurder) You'll have the chance to win prizes and we'll be discussing everything Christmas! Be sure to enter below for your chance to win!
One of my favorite things about Christmas is the music. It’s doesn’t matter whose version I hear, the cheerful undertone to each song taps a special place in my heart. The spirit of the holiday, the connection with others, gratitude and love being spread without restraint—it’s the way the entire year should be.
It’s my love for this season that moved me to write Christmas is Murder and it’s also why I chose Christmas songs for my chapter titles.Here are the songs I chose:
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Blues Based Festival of the Year – Winner 2019
The 2019 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne was nominated for a UKBlues Federation UK Blues Award in the ‘Blues Based Festival of the Year’ category, as were many other excellent UK-based blues festivals.
And we’re thrilled to announce that they WON, and that we played a small part in their win.
Say the festival: “The win is testament to all the hard work, time and love given from the festival team; to the incredible artists and musicians who grace each of the stages; and mostly to YOU for taking the time to vote for us. Thank you so much. We hugely appreciate it.
It’s an honour to have won this prestigious award. And for the announcement to arrive at a time when the things are challenging for the music industry, makes the win all the more special.”
If you missed the online awards ceremony, you can listen again via the UKBlues Federation youtube channel:
As well as the festival receiving an award, many acts playing the festival during the summer of 2021 also received awards, including Dom Martin, Connor Selby, Kyla Brox, Matt Long and more.
Paddy, the festival director shares his acceptance speech below.


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Vivo V21 5G smartphone launched in India. The phone has features like a 44MP front camera with OIS (optical image stabilization) feature, 64MP rear camera, and 5G support. Among the special features of this smartphone are its selfie camera and slim design. This device of Vivo comes in a budget of Rs. 30,000. Let’s know how powerful this phone is and whether you should buy it.
Vivo V21 5G: What is available in the box?
Vivo is one of those brands that still give you earphones in the box, while many companies have even lost the charger. The phone’s retail box offers a handset, a transparent cover, a 33W charger, earphones, and a connector. Apart from this, you will also get some paper-like Quick Guide, Warranty Card.
First of all, talk about the design of Vivo V21 5G, it has a display with U shape notch. The rear panel comes with a square design camera module and glass matte finish, which does not fall easily with fingerprints. This Vivo device weighs 176 grams, due to which it seems very easy to use. The color pattern of the smartphone may seem old to you, but it still gives a premium feel. We have the Sunset Dazzle color unit for review, but it also comes in Arctic White and Dusk Blue color.
Being thin and light, it produces a good grip and can be used with one hand. At the bottom of the phone, there is a SIM tray, USB Type-C port, and speaker grill. The handset has a hybrid SIM slot. Although this phone does not come with an IP rating, a protection band is definitely available on the SIM tray. Overall, the design and in-hand feel of the Vivo V21 5G is much better. Whether it is in the pocket or in the hand, this phone feels quite comfortable and premium.
Vivo has given a 6.44-inch AMOLED display in this phone, which comes with Full HD + resolution. The phone’s display is excellent, it is fun to watch videos or play games. It has a refresh rate of 90Hz, which seems low according to its price. However, the company has done it better than Vivo V20. The display is quite bright, so it can be used in both sunlight and low light areas without any problems.
Processor and Performance:
The Vivo V21 5G has a Mediatek Dimensity 800U processor, which comes with 8GB of RAM. This processor is equivalent to Snapdragon 750G chipset. There is no problem of any kind during the daily use of the phone. The smartphone has excellent RAM management so that there is no lagging. The feature of virtual RAM is also provided in the handset, with the help of which multitasking becomes easy.
With the help of this feature, the device uses 3GB ROM as RAM from internal storage. Games like Call of Duty Mobile run smoothly on the smartphone. However, these games run on the medium setting, it does not have the option of high graphics. The phone does not get very hot while playing a game.
The smartphone works on Funtouch OS 11.1 on Android 11. Talking about OS, in the new Funtouch OS you get very little bloatware. However, there are some apps that you can delete. The UI experience is quite good. In this, you get animated customization of charging, fingerprint scanner, etc., which you can customize as you wish.
Overall, there is no complaint about the performance and UI experience of the phone. This phone works best in everyday use. Also, the new Funtouch UI smartphone takes the experience up to one level.
Talking about the most special feature of Vivo V21 5G, it is the camera itself. The phone has a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main lens, which offers an 8MP wide-angle shooter and a 2MP macro shooter. LED flash module and OIS are also supported on the rear side. This is because of its technical details, user experience, the camera of the phone is excellent. Great photos come from this phone, day or night. However, wide-angle shots in night mode are mediocre, due to the 8MP sensor. Here Vivo could have given a better option. Apart from this, OIS is supported on the phone, which makes recording from the phone easy.
Talking about the front camera, it has a 44MP OIS support lens, which comes with a dual-LED flash. That is, you get two LED flash in the front. The company has given a U-notch display in it due to the 44MP sensor. The selfie camera is excellent, which can take a clear picture even in the darkest darkness. Also, there is the support of OIS, so the recording is also good. Overall, this phone of Vivo does not disappoint in terms of camera.
Battery and others:
To give power to the handset, a 4000mAh battery is provided, which comes with 33W FlashCharge fast charging support. Battery life is mediocre, that is, you can run it all day by charging it once. Since many phones are coming with 7000mAh battery capacity at the moment, the Vivo V21 5G battery may seem small to you, but believe it is enough for everyday use. In the box, you get a 33W charger, which charges it up to 50 percent in less than 30 minutes.
The phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor, which works well. Apart from this, if we talk about connectivity, then we definitely get to see some problems. Many times no internet notification comes in WiFi even after internet access. Along with this, there are some problems related to the network as well, such as the phone becoming not recoverable at times. The feature of network aggregation has been given in the smartphone. Dual 5G support is available in the phone, but only one band N78 has been given in the name of the 5G band.
The handset does not have a 3.5mm audio jack-hole, but a connector is available with earphones in the box. Talking about the speaker, there was definitely a need to improve Vivo here. The device comes with a single speaker, whose volume was significantly lower than other phones in the market. Also, during calling in handsfree mode, many times the voice does not reach the other person clearly. The reason for this can be both mic or network.
Should you buy Vivo V21 5G?
This Vivo phone comes with a great design and a great camera configuration. The phone comes in two RAM and storage options – 8GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB. The base variant is priced at Rs 29,990 and the top variant is Rs 32,990. If you are a camera lover and you are fond of photos and videos, then this device can become a good option for you. However, in terms of performance, we found this device over-prized. Overall, Vivo V21 5G is an average smartphone, in which you get a great camera.
Did not like it?
- The phone’s display could have a 120Hz refresh rate.
- There were some problems related to network response, which can be fixed with software updates.
- The speaker sounded below average.
- Almost all the features are averaged except the camera.
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The second season of Under The Dome kicks off in the UK tonight on Channel 5 as fans find out if Barbie (Mike Vogel) manages to survive.
At the end of the show’s first season Barbie’s execution was delayed when stars filled the dome and piercing white light appeared. If you don’t want to know Barbie’s fate then we suggest you don’t continue to read this article or look at the pictures in our episode preview gallery as there some spoilers.
Under The Dome is based on the best-selling novel by horror icon Stephen King and King has written the first episode of the second season. Keep your eyes peeled for a little cameo from the man himself too.
In the show’s first season a mysterious dome appeared over the town of Chester’s Mill trapping the town inside and blocking anyone from getting in. Over the course of the season tensions rose as criminal Barbie butted heads with town councilman Big Jim (Dean Norris).
The first episode of the new season is Heads Will Roll. Ordinary metallic objects become lethal as the dome begins emitting a strong electromagnetic pulse.
Tune in to Channel 5 tonight at 10pm to see the episode. Preview it with our gallery below:


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So, you probably know that I love the show Fixer Upper and one time while watching it I saw a crate like this in the corner of one of her room reveals. I remembered seeing a large vase exactly like that at Gordmans-which is always the first place I go when looking for farmhouse style decor and baskets. I knew I could recreate it with the vase, some fake greenery and some reclaimed wood I had in the garage. So I went and picked up this vase and greenery and got to work.
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2. Add your corner pieces. These were the same width as the top box. Nail them in to the top box.
3. Add slats to the base of the crate. On the bottom box, add some skinny scraps of wood to act as wood slats. Again, just nailing them in about a half an inch down from the top of the base.
4. Nail the four corner pieces to the bottom base, resting on the slats. 5. Cut four diagonal pieces and glue them to the sides using wood glue. When the glue dries, sand down the wood. To get the stamp on there, I use this method all the time: create an image with the words you want, flip it so that it’s backwards, then print it on to freezer paper or the shiny side of label paper-you know when all the labels are off the paper it’s super shiny underneath. Just print it on there and then immediately press it on to the wood. So easy and it gives the perfect vintage feel.
Gordmans is offering a $25 gift card to one of you! Head to my instagram account for the details on how to enter!


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Lorelei Stierlen, 2014 – “Attached are two pics, use whichever one you want (couldn’t find the one of me with the chainsaw).”
Duane Mortensen, 2018 Lavon Lake is the largest lake contained within Collin County. The length of its shoreline stretches 121 miles, and the managed wildlife area surrounding the lake boasts 6400 acres. Given the fact it is so close to millions of people, why is it so little used? Given the number of undisturbed acres, I would argue that it is under-represented in iNaturalist data. Part of the answer lies in the poor condition of the parks surrounding the lake. Road access, restrooms and signage are regularly in disrepair. If you ignore the disrepair on the edges of the park, and venture inside, it is amazing what you can find.

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Acura has spent the past several years redefining its model range. The popular TL sedan was downsized and became the TLX, essentially taking the slot occupied by the now discontinued TSX. Acura's entry level sedan is now the compact ILX, based on the same platform as the Honda Civic.
For 2016, the ILX benefits from powertrain updates and Acura drops the ILX Hybrid model. The base ILX starts at $27,900 and ranges up to the ILX with the Technology Plus and A-SPEC Package ($34,890). Our test vehicle was an ILX with the Premium and A-Spec Packages ($31,890). Add the $920 destination and handling charge for a total of $32,810. Notable standard equipment includes 18-inch diameter alloy wheels, LED headlights, fog lights, rear spoiler, aluminum pedals, Lux Suede seating surfaces, power 8-way driver and 4-way passenger seats, moonroof, rearview camera, and 7-speaker audio system. Within the Acura lineup, ILX pricing overlaps with the larger TLX ($31,695). Comparisons with the less expensive Accord EX-L ($28,570) and EX-L V-6 ($30,645) are inevitable.
Acura has adopted LED lighting across its entire vehicle lineup. At night, the ILX's wide and uniform beam pattern of the LED headlamps was impressive. Both low and high beam settings illuminated the road ahead with exceptional clarity that exceeds of most conventional halogen headlight systems.
For 2016, Acura simplified the ILX powertrain with a new direct-injected 2.4L inline-4, replacing the previous 2.0L and 2.4L engines. The all-aluminum dual-overhead cam engine uses i-VTEC variable valve-timing to generate 201 bhp @ 6,800 RPM and maximum torque of 180 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 RPM. The 8-speed dual-clutch automatic adds a torque converter to reduce driveline "jerk" during gearshifts. With eight available ratios, Acura chose fifth (0.96:1) through eight (0.48:1) as overdrive gears, coupled to a final drive ratio of 3.94:1. According to Acura, the ILX is rated at 25/36 MPG (city/hwy.) using premium fuel. In our mixed urban and highway driving, we averaged around 25-26 MPG.
Like the Civic, the ILX chassis uses a MacPherson strut front suspension along with a stabilizer bar. At the rear is a multi-link setup with coil springs, dampers and a stabilizer bar. The dampers are tuned to absorb small bumps for a more stable ride. Disc brakes are at all four wheels with vented rotors in front and solid rotors in the rear. Standard 17-inch diameter alloys are mounted with P215/45R17 tires. The optional 18-inch alloy wheels are shod with P225/40R18 Continental ContiProContact M+S all-season tires. An electrically-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system has a moderately quick 2.77 turns lock-to-lock. Standard and available active safety technologies include VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), ABS, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind Spot Information System. Curb weight for the ILX with the A-Spec Package is 3,137 lbs. The base ILX Standard weighs in at 3,093 lbs.
The ILX interior is attractively designed, with predominantly dark gray hues and padded surfaces. Glossy gunmetal-hued trim spans the dashboard. The analog speedometer and tachometer are accompanied by coolant temperature and fuel level gauges on either side. A center multi-function display shows essential vehicle data. The leather-wrapped steering wheel includes integrated audio, cruise, and mobile phone controls. Shifter paddles are located behind the steering wheel. A satin red engine start/stop button on the dash fires up the engine. Acura mounts a dash display and a touchscreen on the center console for audio and climate control status. The dash display is intended for the navigation system (part of the optional Tech Plus package), but is configurable to show other vehicle data. A central knob and pushbuttons on the center stack enable direct access to frequently used infotainment functions. Seat heater buttons are conveniently located on the center console. Dual climate control settings for the driver and passenger are readily accessible via knobs on the center stack. Within the center console bin are HDMI, USB, and analog audio inputs to connect mobile phones and other portable media devices. Cupholders on the center console can contain medium-sized drinks.
The Lux Suede upholstered seats give adequate lateral support, but are not deeply bolstered. Eight-way power adjustments are available for the driver, but lack adjustable lumbar support. The front passenger benefits from a 4-way power seat. Rear accommodations are best suited for two passengers, as the folding armrest limits center occupant comfort. Rear legroom suffers if the front passenger slides the seat back a few inches. Front headroom is adequate for occupants less than 6-ft. tall, but the sloping roofline limits headroom to sub-6 ft. tall passengers.
Acura's new 2.4L inline-4 and 8-speed automatic accelerate the ILX rapidly for highway merging and from a standstill. Midrange throttle response is surprisingly robust. However, as revs rise above 4,000 RPM, engine boom intrudes into the cabin. Cruising at 70-80 MPH, the tall overdrive ratios keep revs below 3,000 RPM, so engine noise remains muted. Despite the addition of a torque converter, we still noticed some driveline "jerkiness" during part throttle shifts at low speeds. Unlike most conventional torque converter automatics, the dual-clutch transmission changes gears swiftly via the paddle shifters. In "D" mode, the transmission software shifts into the upper gears quickly maximize fuel economy. We opted for the "S" (Sport) mode when we wanted snappier throttle response and faster acceleration.
The ILX suspension is tuned with a priority on ride comfort. Initial turn-in is accompanied by moderate body roll as the outside tires are loaded up. The low profile Continentals and soft spring rates effectively absorb road imperfections on urban roads, but on the pitted and lumpy highways near Detroit the suspension is unable to isolate road impacts from the cabin. The electrically-assisted steering responds accurately, but road surface feedback via the steering wheel was minimal. Steering inputs are adjusted to reduce understeer and oversteer, along with variable power assist. Subjective braking performance was impressive, as the all-disc brakes shed speed quickly, but the softly sprung suspension allowed significant brake dive during deceleration.
Acura positions the ILX as a premium compact sport sedan, but its Civic-based roots are apparent. Acura priced the ILX between the midsize Honda Accord and the TLX sedans, essentially gambling that potential customers will overlook the Accord and opt for the ILX. So although the ILX has no significant flaws, its competition within the Acura and Honda lineup makes it difficult to recommend.


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Take it Today!
What is the LWR Brain Health Study?
The BHI launched the Brain Health Pilot Study in August 2020 and randomly recruited LWR households to participate via mailed invitation letters. We are now opening this study to the broader LWR community. If you did not receive a letter to participate in the pilot study, and you are willing and interested, now is your time. We thank you for your support.
This study is a comprehensive investigation of ways adults function mentally, socially, cognitively, and overall, as well as the factors in people’s lives that present risk or promote resilience in brain health and performance. Four-hundred and sixty-five LWR residents participated in the randomly recruited pilot study. This next wave of data collection will enable even more information to be collected from LWR community members, and will allow us to learn about who may be willing research participants in LWR (e.g., if you choose to take this study, you may be interested in other opportunities). This information is helpful as we strategize future outreach and communications around research participation. For example, are there certain age demographics that appear to be more interested or available to participate in research? Do we need to implement creative strategies to engage other groups that are less represented in our current sample?
Who can participate in the LWR Brain Health Study?
Anyone 18 years of age or older who lives, works, learns or plays (e.g., recreates, spends a significant amount of time socializing, volunteering, visiting, participating in activities and/or hobbies) in LWR may participate in this study. Upon logging onto the study website you will be prompted to complete a brief screening form. Your responses will determine your eligibility.
- If you were not randomly selected to participate in the Pilot Study, via mailed invitation, you are invited to participate now.
- If you received a letter to participate in the randomly selected Pilot Study, and you did NOT participate at that time, you are invited to participate now.
If you received a letter to participate in the randomly selected Pilot Study, and you DID participate at that time, please DO NOT participate again.
Who is conducting this research?
Researchers and clinicians from the Brain Health Initiative, Massachusetts General Hospital (MassGeneral), a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.
If I choose to participate, what can I expect?
If you choose to participate in the study (thank you!), you will be directed to pages that include information about the study; your rights to privacy and confidentiality, and your permission to stop participating at any time. Then, you will be asked to provide your consent. After providing consent, you will be able to access the online LWR Brain Health survey and cognitive games which take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.
Why does a person need to live, work, learn, or play in Lakewood Ranch to participate?
Our current funding asks us to learn about how the LWR environment, lifestyle, and community may affect people’s brain health and performance. At this time, we are focusing our investigations on those individuals who experience the LWR community as their place of residence, where they work, go to school, or where they otherwise spend a significant amount of time.
Why should I participate in the LWR Brain Health Study? What’s the benefit to me?
By participating you will contribute to a historic first step of a region-wide long-term study of brain health. The data collected will help improve the understanding about brain health in general, which will provide a greater understanding about how to promote and protect brain health and fight brain illness at the individual and community level. You may feel particularly gratified about participating in research, as an opportunity to give back to the global research community, the greater Suncoast region, and to help inform the selection of future brain health innovations.
The LWR Brain Health Study will provide invaluable data to the community and to the Brain Health Initiative about community trends and needs related to brain health and brain illness. Further, the data will be used to identify innovative brain health interventions and solutions that may improve brain health outcomes and support prevention, early detection, and performance optimization across the lifespan of our residents, workforce and visitors.
Based, in part, on data analyzed from the BH Pilot Study, innovative interventions will be selected, with community input, from a global set of brain health solutions (like neurotechnology), that will be vetted and brought to the region for validation and feasibility studies through the developing Brain Health Innovation Lab.
If I choose not to participate in the LWR Brain Health Study, can I participate in other BHI health-related studies?
Absolutely. If you choose not to participate in the LWR Brain Health Study, you will still have the opportunity to participate in other Brain Health Initiative-related studies. In the future, we intend to expand the study to include residents from the greater Suncoast and to conduct studies with children and adolescents. Further, the BHI will be bringing innovative interventions to promote and protect brain health and fight brain illness that focus on brain health prevention, early detection, innovative intervention, and performance optimization across the lifespan. These validation and feasibility studies will be made available to residents, workforce, and visitors.
Why does it take up to 90 minutes to complete the LWR Brain Health Study?
In our day to day lives, we are bombarded with 5-minute customer satisfaction surveys. But, could you imagine if 5-minutes was all it took to capture the many factors that affect your brain health?! Several different measures are included in the LWR Brain Health Study to collect information about your brain health, including life experiences, daily routines, relationships, and mental and physical health. The more information we can collect, the better able we will be to understand the multiple factors that contribute to brain health and performance.
What type of questions will be asked in the LWR Brain Health Study?
The pilot survey is divided into six sections. Those who participate will be asked about their background, such as age, occupation and education history, and brain health protective and risk factors associated with relationships with others, life experiences, mental and physical health, lifestyle habits, and experiences with COVID-19. Participants will be directed to take three online cognitive games through Harvard’s website.
What type of cognitive game will I complete?
After completing the survey, you will automatically be directed to take three online cognitive games through the Harvard website. The games will take about 10 minutes to complete (in total) and will be like completing a “brain game” or puzzle. The games will target certain aspects of memory and attention.
Why do some of the questions in the LWR Brain Health Study ask about sensitive information?
Some of the questions we ask relate to sensitive information, such as relationship quality, substance use, difficult life experiences, and depression. These questions have been used in previous studies and capture important aspects of what we are studying – brain health and brain illness. Your answers will remain confidential and will be used solely for the purposes of this research.
If you have additional questions regarding the LWR Brain Health Study, or want to confirm whether you were randomly selected to participate, please email us at email@example.com.
Watch why these Lakewood Ranch residents are standing up for their brain health and participating in the LWR Brain Health Study.

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Simon Hale is present when the CBSO pay tribute to a legendary composer.
Simon Hale attends a CBSO anniversary celebration.
Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall as the CBSO marks the Russian composer’s birth.
Dave Woodhall talks to Russell Watson, the people’s tenor and boxing fan.
Birmingham Bach Choir host Open Rehearsal.
Legendary clubbing brand to mark thirty years with arena event.
Bank holiday extravaganza ready to forge dance with classical music.
The first bhangra rock and classical concert in the UK.
Simon Hale watches the CBSO and its charismatic conductor at Symphony Hall.
Jessica Harris watches a Welsh National Opera production at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Simon Hale visits Symphony Hall with the CBSO in residence.
Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO performing an old favourite at Symphony Hall.
Simon Hale catches the CBSO on tour.
Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO’s latest performance.
The CBSO dazzle in the November gloom, watched by Simon Hale.
CBSO announce pop-up performance at New Street.
Simon Hale gets symphonic with the CBSO at Birmingham Town Hall.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumna returns to Bradshaw Hall.
Join in with requiem at the annual fundraising workshop.
Symphonic Sessions returning for another year.
Landmark anniversary for cathedral city event.
Simon Hale is enthralled by the CBSO’s premiere.
Featuring premiere of newly commissioned work alongside the best of Vaughan Williams.
Artists meet students, business leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
Simon Hale watches and listens to the CBSO’s latest Symphony Hall performance.
Simon Hale gets 2022 underway at Symphony Hall.
Simon Hale dines out on the latest serving from Hockley Social Club & the CBSO.
See the best young Conservatoire musicians at lunchtime.
Simon Hale watches the young saxophonist combine with the CBSO.
Your opportunity to take the baton and conducting the renowned orchestra.


Modern interceptors NATO is not able to guarantee protection against accidental start-up of ballistic missiles from Russia. The Deputy Secretary General of NATO and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Alexander Vershbow.
The U.S. government has refused to create a fourth phase of the establishment of missile defense in Europe. "The savings will be directed to other aspects of the program, in particular, to improve the accuracy parameters of interceptor missiles," — said Vershbow told the newspaper "Kommersant". The improved missile entered service U.S. bases in Poland and Romania.
European missiles are not able to protect the United States from the Russian launch, Vershbow acknowledged. "The trajectory of Russian intercontinental missiles aimed at the United States, with a random start would be beyond the reach of NATO, even after the creation of the fourth phase of the missile defense system," — said the diplomat.


Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren unknowingly called Donald Trump a “jackass” in a video posted to Twitter this week.
While addressing what she believed to be her supporters in India, Lahren described Trump as being “wise like an owl.” Only an owl in Hindi, pronounced ullu, is actually considered an insult throughout Southern Asia.
“President Trump is wise like an owl, or as you guys would say in Hindi – I hope I’m pronouncing this right – President Trump is wise like an ullu,” Lahren said. “I hope I said that right.”
My fellow Indians, Tomi Lahren thanks you for your support for Trump and his MAGA agenda.
— Ali-Asghar Abedi (@AbediAA) August 24, 2020
Not only is ullu an insult, the term can actually be translated to “fool” or even “jackass.”
Hindi speakers all across Twitter quickly began weighing in on the video.
“We all can agree with Tomi that Trump is an Ullu,” @_SJPeace_ said.
I can't 😂
"President trump is wise like an ullu"
In hindi ullu means owl but used as an insult to consider someone a fool
We all can agree with tomi that Trump is an Ullu 😂🦉 pic.twitter.com/4IzdTBXQYr
— StanceGrounded (@_SJPeace_) August 25, 2020
In an act of cultural appropriation gone terribly wrong @TomiLahren basically called @POTUS a fool in Hindi. Thinking it was a compliment. The only appropriate response is a Sanskrit word: #Karma. 😂 https://t.co/dmHxaLYB0a
— Krishna “Just Stay Home” Komanduri (@drkomanduri) August 25, 2020
So why did Lahren film the video in the first place?
Ali-Asghar Abedi, the Twitter user who first shared the video, has since claimed that he paid Lahren to make the statement after booking her on Cameo.
“Best $85 I’ve ever spent,” he said.
— Ali-Asghar Abedi (@AbediAA) August 25, 2020
Speaking with the Guardian, Abedi stated that he hoped the incident would help people understand that “America’s intellectual class has failed.”
“They will say anything for money without doing the due diligence required to offer an informed view,” he said.
Lahren thus far does not appear to have acknowledged the viral clip.
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We all have bad ass friends willing to join us in this fight. Make their Christmas awesome AF with one of these 12 gifts for your feminist friends.
I shit you not – I fucking love swearing. LOVE IT. It probably has a lot to do with growing up with a mom who hated it and used to lecture me a lot. Or… I could just love it. So much so that I actively look for fellow swearers at mommy groups and blogging conferences, like – “WHERE ALL MY DAMN BITCHES AT????”. Are you the same? Know someone who is? Why not make their Christmas awesome AF with one (or all) of these 12 stocking stuffers for people who fucking love swearing:
It’s that time of year again, when every commercial and every blog is out there telling you about all the stuff you have to give your guy for the holidays. Some of it is really cool but, let’s be honest, most of it is RIDICULOUS (unless the man in question is The Hipsterist Of All The Hipsters). If he’s is more camo and casting or more gigabytes and Green Goblin than weird facial hair and obscure beers – here’s my suggestions for 10 stocking stuffers he’ll actually want this holiday season (because most men aren’t hipsters):
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, share her suggestions for 10 stocking stuffers she’ll actually want this holiday season (because most women aren’t hipsters). Find out more!
Christmas is only 21 days away (SHUT UP! I KNOW!)! And that means that those of you looking for fun and unique stocking stuffers need to order them now so you’ll have them in time to… stuff that stocking. To help you out, I’ve tracked down some truly stellar stocking stuffers. ENJOY!

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Fibre and prevention of chronic diseasesBMJ 2011; 343 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d6938 (Published 10 November 2011) Cite this as: BMJ 2011;343:d6938
- Anne Tjønneland, professor and head of unit,
- Anja Olsen, project office manager
In the linked systematic review and meta-analysis (doi:10.1136/bmj.d6617), Aune and colleagues assess the association between the intake of dietary fibre and whole grains and the risk of colorectal cancer.1
It was first hypothesised in 1988 that food items rich in dietary fibre may prevent colorectal cancer,2 but randomised trials studying dietary fibre have not supported the association.3 This is a classic situation within nutritional epidemiology; a food item is related to decreased incidence of disease and the biological effect is attributed to a single component, but when this component is tested in randomised trials the results are not what was expected. This ought to have taught researchers to study the dietary sources and not only one specific component, which is exactly what Aune and colleagues have done.1 Their systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational studies clearly shows that a high intake of fibre from cereals and high consumption of wholegrain foods is significantly associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, whereas no preventive effects can be seen with other sources of dietary fibre.
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains are our main sources of dietary fibre. The first three food groups have received major interest in cancer epidemiology. Fruits and vegetables have been considered especially important in preventing cancer,4 although more recent research has questioned this.5 Grains have received considerably less interest.
Whole grains, by definition, contain all the anatomical fractions of the cereal product, either intact or reconstituted in the components,6 but since the industrial revolution people have favoured white flour. In 2001, the first analysis of consumption of whole grains in the United Kingdom found that it was extremely low—about a third of British adults failed to consume any wholegrain foods and 90% consumed less than three servings a day.7 Equally low intakes of whole grain are seen in the United States and most of Europe, with wholegrain foods forming a substantial role in the diet only in some northern and eastern European countries.
When refining the grain, most of the germ and the bran—and therefore many of the bioactive compounds—are removed. Depending of the type of grain, about 80% of the fibre, and a substantial number of essential minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds—such as polyphenols, sulphur amino acids, and lignans—are lost.8 When studying wholegrain foods it is therefore important to assess much more than dietary fibre. Many of the specific mechanisms involved in the health benefits of whole grains still need to be explored and explained in detail, but factors such as increased satiety, stabilised glucose homoeostasis and insulin response, and the fermentation of fibre and resistant starch in the colon to produce short chain fatty acids are probably important.
Aune and colleagues’ meta-analysis adds to the current evidence of the many health effects of whole grains.1 Observational studies have shown that wholegrain foods probably protect against the development of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease,6 but data in relation to cancer have so far been limited.
From a public health point of view, it is difficult to disagree with the recommendation for people to eat more wholegrain foods because evidence in their favour is rapidly accumulating. To increase the intake of these foods in Western countries, the health benefits must be actively communicated and the accessibility of wholegrain products greatly improved, preferably with a simple labelling system that helps consumers to choose products with high wholegrain contents.
Aune and colleagues’ meta-analysis indicates that it is the whole grain and not the fibre component alone that has beneficial effects. Types of fibre differ between different food groups and it is unclear why fibre from grains is associated with decreased risk when fibre from fruit, for example, is not. Increasing the fibre content of refined grain products is therefore not likely to be sufficient.
Although a high intake of whole grain can be recommended, research is still needed to explain the biological mechanisms responsible for the beneficial effects of these foods in detail, including the effects of different types of grain. Some research indicates that wholegrain rye may be even more beneficial than other types of whole grain,6 but this needs to be studied further. Barriers to increasing the intake of wholegrain products also need to be studied; many people might think that wholegrain foods are less tasty than refined alternatives. However, at least for children, limited availability of wholegrain foods in the household, not preference, has been shown to be the major obstacle to intake.9 With time, people may even find that they prefer whole grains.
Cite this as: BMJ 2011;343:d6938
Competing interests: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form at www.icmje.org/coi_disclosure.pdf (available on request from the corresponding author) and declare: no support from any organisation for the submitted work; no financial relationships with any organisations that might have an interest in the submitted work in the previous three years; no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.
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Winter, Winters, Winter!
Many of us have experienced a challenging winter. Travel difficulties, vortexes and a lot of snow have been topics of conversation at the conferences and trade shows. Dealers and consultants at the conferences are also referencing problems with taking soil samples last fall. And, are looking at spring soil sampling to bring their producer’s soil test data up-to-date for the coming season. They are also evaluating a move to late spring and early summer soil sampling to avoid the fall crunch of getting data back for fall fertilizer applications and in particular to avoid the weather effects on soil sampling they experienced last fall.
The use of current soil test data is on the minds of the crop advisors as they meet with clients to decide on a course of action for the upcoming growing season.
Conversations regarding fertility programs for the 2019 crop season hinge on dollars available for fertilizer applications. Soil sample results are an invaluable part of this planning process. They provide a framework for the most efficient choice and placement of the nutrients needed to maximize yields as advisors.
The production of industrial hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill included a Hemp Farm Act. The Act allows for the legal cultivation of industrial hemp and all of the uses available from the crop. Producers and dealers attended meetings and conferences to understand market opportunities and planting approaches for industrial hemp.
I attended a regional US Hemp Conference held in Rochester Minnesota in February. The presentations at this conference centered on available markets. Registering the acres intended for production, and planting and harvest challenges, and strategies. Discussions over lunch with producers and company representatives looking for producers to supply a crop to meet all the different uses for industrial hemp indicate a keen interest going into the growing season.
For this industry, Midwest Laboratories is currently offering a fertility recommendation based on a soil test and the analysis of industrial hemp stalks. We will keep an eye on future analytical needs.
The Upper Midwest
Even though most of the fields in the upper Midwest have varying amounts of snow cover at this time, we know that eventually, we will get to the 2019 growing season. Midwest Lablooksk forward to providing you with the in-season analytical services. PSNT and Plant tissue testing are around the corner and we want you to have the information you need to make strong agronomic decisions.
To learn about your agriculture testing options visit http://midwestlabs.com/our-industries/agriculture/soil-testing/

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Pandemic paves the way for increased use of integrated hearing tech
The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), predicts an increase in the use of hearing technology due to Coronavirus pandemic.
It suggests that older people in particular will increase in their use of hearing technology and its integration with smart phones and tablets.
More than 70% of people over the age of 70 live with hearing loss. As an age group, they have been encouraged to isolate for much of this year due to increased vulnerability to Covid-19 and technology is providing a lifeline.
Many older people, who may not have previously chosen to use technology in their everyday lives, have been forced to embrace it to combat isolation during the pandemic, using iPads and smart phones to communicate with loved ones and carry out essential tasks such as online shopping and contacting GPs.
However the Association says that some people with hearing loss, especially those who are older and less digitally literate, may find the use of smart technology difficult.
Mike Padgham, Chair of the care provider organisation, The Independent Care Group (ICG), said: “Hearing loss and poor hearing can be a great handicap to older and vulnerable adults, often robbing them of understanding and full participation in what is going on around them, as well as general communication. Trying to explain the use of smart technology to people who aren’t used to it and are struggling to hear, is a challenge in many care homes as we implement measures for Covid-safe ways of communicating with families. There are very few positives to come out of Coronavirus but one of them may well be that people have become more accustomed to using technology and less afraid of it, which bodes well for them making greater use of it in the future.”
BIHIMA Chairman, Paul Surridge, added: “2020 has been a challenging year for all, especially for older and vulnerable people who are at increased risk of mortality due to Covid-19. A high percentage of people isolating are also affected by hearing loss. BIHIMA’s members continue to innovate and advance hearing instruments to address such challenges and improve ease of use for smart technology integration.”
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Wonderful work Huldra!!
Hi! Nice texture photos. I like the second one very much. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your recent comments on my blog, Huldra! I enjoyed seeing how you sued texture in the posts in this post--very beautiful!
Hei! Så morsomt du har bearbeidet bildene, veldig vakkert, og med en magisk touch...
It is easy to forget that one does not have to travel far and wide to capture beautiful photos. You found some great photo ops right outside your door!
Så flotte bilder :)Håper du får ei kjempe fin helg...
These are really cool! I love the fence photo the best. Great work!
Beautiful photos! Well done.\Cheers from Cottage Country, Ontario, Canada!
I like the second one the most too, it's beautiful
That is an interesting texture. Very nice. Thanks for the visit.
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Local cancer support group growing
LaNell and Richard Melancon became concerned about how many clients and friends were being affected by breast cancer. Together, they own and manage Melancon’s Jewelers in Abbeville.
They have formed a local support organization for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have information posted on their Web site at www.thepinklinks.org. LaNell said the basis for the organization was to raise funds for the local Miles Perret Cancer Center as well as the national Koman for the Cure Organization.
“Women have just recently started talking openly about breast cancer, because we were taught to be quiet about our body. Also, women just don’t put themselves first,” commented LaNell, “and Vermilion Parish has one of the highest death rates for cancer in the nation. Personally, I’m not a cancer survivor; but I felt I had to do something to help.”
She described a story told by one of the group’s members. One of the women in our group was shopping in Lafayette and happened to be wearing a t-shirt thepinklinks.org have been selling as a fund-raiser. Another woman approached her in the store to inquire if she was a cancer survivor and for information about thepinklinks.org group. During their conversation, the non-member woman broke down crying saying she had just received the results of her biopsy that showed she too had breast cancer.
LaNell said this story emphasized why she was working to promote the local group “so that women would not feel like they’re out there by themselves.”
For more information on thepinklinks.org, LaNell can be reached at LaNell@Mjewelers.com, or by phone at 893-1900.


SD2 stepper motor drives are available in two power classes: 3.0 Amps and 5.0 Amps.
The SD2 stepper motor drives are available:
as programmable units for communication via RS 485
for communication via CANopen
for communication via pulse/direction interface
This open communication concept allows for integration into existing system environments
The BRS2 motors are available in four flange sizes :
36mm, 42mm, 57mm and 85mm
With its small dimensions, the SD2 stepper motor drive requires very little space in the control cabinet.
Simple cabling and parameterization of the SD2 allow for easy and quick commissioning. The user-friendly PC commissioning software allows for rapid commissioning.


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Dogs Over 1 Year Old
Zach is a very responsible and dependable person who I have entrusted with my pup on numerous occasions. He loves animals and would definitely be a good choice in the dog walking department!
you’ll come home to a happy pup!
I will make sure to give your dog individualized attention and enjre that he or she is well taken care of and abundantly loved. Having had dogs of my own and taken care of others, nothing makes me happier than having dogs at home so I look forward to taking care of yours.
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In 2012, Tamara Lunger saw the 8,611-meter summit of K2 for the first time. The sight of it was awe-inspiring, not least because K2 is considered the most dangerous of the 8,000-meter peaks: More than 80 climbers have lost their lives here. Still, in 2014, the 28-year-old made her way back to Pakistan with alpinist Nikolaus Gruber to take on the biggest challenge of her mountaineering career. Between fear, passion and happiness—this is a portrait of a woman who lives and loves extremes.
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Zaz - Die geschichte eines aussergewöhnlichen aufstiegs is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc. It was directed by Joachim Hellinger in 2013 and produced by Moving Adventures Medien. It features Isabelle Geffroy ZAZ, Benoît Simon, Mathieu Lucas and Dani Arnold.
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French singer ZAZ was singing on a street corner in Montmartre, in a cabaret ensemble, and in a Latin rock band. Ever since her breakthrough two years ago she has given dozens of concerts in front of thousands of fans. But she has never sung at an altitude of 4800 meters. Her dream is a concert on Mont Blanc. Unplugged of course, only accompanied by her guitarist Benoît and Mathieu on the contrabass. But before they can play on the top of Europe all three musicians must ascend the mountain. Being quite green alpinists this is not an easy feat, not to mention the contrabass which has to be carried all the way up as well...
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man for threatening Tharaka Nithi County Woman Representative Beatrice Nkatha.
Man arrested for threatening Woman Rep
He was arrested on Friday!
Announcing the arrest, DCI said that Joel Nyamao was arrested on Friday for sending abusive messages to the legislator not once, but many times.
He was arrested by detectives from DCI Headquarters.
“Mr. Joel Lawrence Nyamao was yesterday arrested by @DCI_Kenya Detectives from the Headquarters for sending threatening & abusive messages to Hon.Beatrice Nkatha, the #TharakaNithi County Women Representative,” read a tweet from DCI.
During the arrest, several other items were recovered from the suspect’s house which included; assorted Handsets and ID Photocopies.
Sim cards from all mobile service providers and lists with names and contacts of legislators were also recovered.
“Also confiscated are the following items:- 19 Safaricom SIM cards, 18 Airtel SIM cards, Telkom SIM card, 20 Safaricom Card Holders, 3 Lists bearing hand written mobile numbers & names of MPs and Senators,” said DCI.
The suspect is in lawful custody and will be arraigned in Court on Monday.
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Cryptocurrency news in nigeria
Yesterday the Congress of South East European Women Business owners held their annual occasion in the Croatian capital of Zagreb.Thus, Nigeria Blockchain Alliance under CDIN will play a significant role in filling the vacuum hitherto created.Awogu tells Cointelegraph that Nigeria Blockchain Alliance successfully tackled a number of cryptocurrency scam cases in collaboration with banks and law enforcement agents.
This Cryptocurrency Could Be the Next Bitcoin - Nigeria TodayThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has endorsed the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency technologies in Nigeria.
The Cointelegraph covers Fintech, Blockchain and Bitcoin bringing you the latest news and analyses on the future of money.Fadele continues by explaining that Nigeria Blockchain Alliance is a voluntary organization comprised mainly of youths from different walks of life.The short-term goal of NBA, according to Fadele, is to leverage the support of government agencies and stakeholder private organizations.Fadele points out that government agencies may not have proper visibility into the activities going on in the unregulated ecosystems, like that of cryptocurrencies, and as a result will be limited in what they can do in such spaces.
Ajayi believes the Ethereum Blockchain can offer financial empowerment to the people of Nigeria,.
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us business metro centers
The US economy as a whole is clearly based on specialization of individual states and cities in certain types of activities. This “federal division of labor” makes a very diversified whole at the country-level but on a grand scale. However, some key metropolitan areas exist which host the majority of corporate headquarters, nonprofits and government agencies.
In the interest of helping a foreign business choose its ultimate location for sales and marketing activities in the US, here is a brief definition of the most notable of these metropolitan areas. Major channel partners (agencies, integrators) and customers are also likely to be located around some of these major metropolitan areas.
Population: 4 million in the city and 13 million in the metro area
Geography: LA is strategically pretty well positioned on the West Coast of the US to serve business with the whole western United States.
Economy: Los Angeles (LA) is a large city with an increasingly diversified base of service business activities, a strong focus on entertainment, the media and technology.
The LA business culture is one of openness to new ideas and technological innovation because of its very diverse population base and its proximity to the US technology center of the Bay Area (San Francisco / Silicon Valley).
New York City
Population: 8 million in the city and 19 million in the metro area
Geography: NYC is pretty well positioned on the East Coast of the US to serve business with the whole eastern United States.
Economy: New York City (NYC) is a major national and international center for finance, insurance, real estate, media and the arts in the United States.
The NYC business culture is often described by speed, elitism, and aggressiveness. There is little technology focus in NYC apart from smaller hubs in Silicon Alley which really emerged as a result of the Internet explosion. The lack of history with technology (like in the Bay Area-San Francisco) makes the focus of technology companies from New York often heavily tied to its roots in the media (Razor Fish), advertising (web agencies), of finance sector (financial software).
Population: 0.5 million in the city and 5 million in the metro area
Geography: DC is not often the base of business activities not focused on federal government and administrations however and is probably not an ideal base for doing business in the rest of the software and web development industry (even on the East Coast). There is however significant business, government and technology activities in Virginia (just outside of DC).
Economy: In Washington, DC (DC) in 2008, the federal government and its administrations directly accounted for about 27% of the jobs in Washington, D.C. Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal government. The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research.
The DC business culture is one centered on the all powerful federal government power and its ability to generate business through government contractors.
Bay Area (San Francisco – Silicon Valley)
Population: 1.8 million combined in the cities of San Francisco and San Jose and 7.4 million in the metro area (including East Bay, Oakland, Palo Alto area, South Bay)
Geography: San Francisco and the Bay Area is the cultural, financial, and technology center of the US West Coast. San Francisco has the second highest population density of any major city in North America after New York City. San The Bay Area is also major manufacturing and distribution center, rail terminus/hub, and the fourth largest container shipping port in the United States.
Economy: Befitting of the title Silicon Valley, this region is home to a vast number of technology sector giants. Some notable tech companies headquartered in the Bay Area: AMD, Intel, Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Google, eBay, and Yahoo! As a consequence of the rapid growth of these and other companies, the area has gained increasing political and economic influence both within California and throughout the world.
The Bay Area business culture is one that is focused on technology and the many high staked new ventures financed with venture capital. Such tech ventures generate enormous quantities of “buzz” and media attention with often a small portion of the published innovation surviving beyond their much publicized launch. In this atmosphere, foreign technology companies are rarely noticed unless they move their headquarters to the Bay Area and follow aggressive investor-funded market strategies that the Bay Area opportunistic business community is likely to gravitate towards.
Population: 0.6 million in the city and 4.5 million in the metro area
Geography: Boston is the country’s fourth most densely populated city that is not a part of a larger city’s metropolitan area.
Economy: Boston’s colleges and universities (Harvard, MIT, etc.) have a major impact on the city and region’s economy by attracting high-tech industries to the city and surrounding region. Boston is home to a number of technology companies and is a hub for biotechnology. Boston also receives the highest absolute amount of annual funding from the National Institutes of Health of all cities in the United States. Some of the other important industries are financial services, especially mutual funds and insurance.
The Boston DC business culture is one of the closest to the business culture of major Western European economies (England, France, etc.). It is one marked by conservatism, a strong respect for research and academia. Boston technologists are often involved with B2B innovation but less with media, consumer, and end user focused innovations. There is a strong history of software innovation but less than in California.
Population in Seattle: 0.5 million in the city and 3.3 million in the metro area
Population in Portland: 0.5 million in the city and 2.2 million in the metro area
Geography: Portland and Seattle located respectively south and north of the delta of the Columbia River are separated by a 2 hours car drive dotted with suburban towns such as Spokane and Vancouver, WA. They are close to forming a single metropolitan area and have important dependencies with each other.
Economy: The economy of Portland is centered around electronics and semi-conductors (Intel, Tektronix, Solar World, Triquint, InFocus, etc.), software (WebTrends, Jive, Learning.com, many web agencies, ODSL, Linus Torwalds, etc.) , and a number of lifestyle product categories (Nike, Addidas US, Columbia Sportsware, Leatherman, etc.) and some medical products. Seattle’s industry is mainly centered around software (Microsoft) and aerospace (Boeing).
The Seattle-Portland business culture is dominated by the Nortwest lifestyle which is viewed as the last frontier for population growth and innovation by many. There is a strong focus on sustainable development and lifestyle enhancement. The high education level, low cost of life, and lax fiscal policies has made the area a popular location for new ventures in software and many other domains.
Population: 2.8 million in the city and 10 million in the metro area
Geography: Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois at the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan. Chicago is placed strategically in the northern center of the continent and has traditionally been the center of activity for the large “Midwest” which covers most of rural North America.
Economy: Chicago is a major world financial center. Manufacturing, printing, publishing, food processing, and healthcare products play major roles in the city’s economy.
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At COCA’s 2015 Conference Associate Professor Bruce Walker gave the FG Roberts Address which he titled “The New Chiropractic” and which you can view here
Professor Scott Haldeman will give the FG Roberts Address this year as well as presenting lectures and a workshop.
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The Future of Social Media – By Tony Burke
A lot has been said about Facebook’s acquisition of the popular phone app, WhatsApp. At a price tag of $19 billion, it’s definitely a historic purchase, and a few harbingers of doom suggest that it’s a sign that we may be going back to the dot com era bubble.
But keep in mind that this particular merger is not AOL-Time Warner or some other similar name in the industry that characterised the early 2000s; and in fact, paying attention to cash spent on any of Facebook acquisitions means missing a major point: where Facebook goes, everyone else follows.
Consider, it’s Facebook’s initial spread that basically made social media what it is today, and since then the company has been expanding the role of social media in the society, and in the process determining what qualifies as the norm in terms of behaviour and service. Even with new competitors going head-to-head with Mark Zukerberg, and a chunk of its younger users fleeing to smaller, more streamlined social platforms, Facebook’s long shadow is still visible in the social sphere. While the company might or might not be the embodiment of modern development, it appears Mr Zuckerberg recognises companies that are, and knows which ones should be integrated into his platform.
Now, considering all that, what can this acquisition -and in deed all their acquisitions- tell us about where social media is heading? We know at the moment that mobile interaction is defining social trends, and this won’t stop: so what Facebook is doing, and other social giants as well, is try to figure out what else we’re supposed to do with all that functionality.
Aside from mobile purchases, Facebook understands that social communication requires constant growth and evolution. The company may be gearing towards streamlining services and privacy between the sender and receiver, much like WhatsApp has managed to do with a simple and straightforward setup. Even as Facebook creates more capabilities, they still have to offer users a simple individual app experience that works within the larger Facebook umbrella.
Other social media companies may choose to capitalise on that particular trend by working on simplicity, mobile access and brevity. As marketers already understand, these days the reader accesses social posts on a much smaller device, and they have to adjust, so they make shorter posts. This push towards handheld social communication could also send consumers into a more dynamic and interactive mindset, something marketers could use to their advantage by coming up with more gamified experiences. Whatever direction the social giants concentrate on, the services will have to be even more streamlined, and privacy will always be an issue.


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Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) entered a pact with Britain’s National Health System (NHS) to support patients with a high risk of a heart attack in the UK with its late-stage drug – Inclisiran. The company will administer the drug to the large population, who are suffering from atherosclerosis, in the UK after conducting a clinical trial and on receiving the approval for use. Patients with atherosclerosis develop plaque inside the arteries and expect to develop health problems such as stroke, heart attack, or even death.
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Inclisiran prevents the production of bad cholesterol – LDL by targeting the protein – PCSK9. It is administered to the patients, who are unable to reduce cholesterol using traditional medicines, in addition to statins.
Vas Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer of Novartis, said Inclisiran will open a new chapter in the treatment of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. He further said deals like this help the company to expedite access timelines. It will also help the company to make improvements in the optimization and efficiency of manufacturing. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is responsible for 46 times the deaths.
Inclisiran challenges Praluent
Novartis has obtained Inclisiran through the takeover of The Medicines Company in a deal valued at $9.7 billion. Inclisiran challenges Praluent of Regeneron’s and Sanofi’s and Repatha of Amgen’s. The company will complete the filing for Inclisiran, which is a small interfering RNA drug, with the European regulators in Q1 2020. Inclisiran is expected for use in 2021. Novartis already filed approval in the US.
Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary of the UK, said the deal with Novartis shows the confidence in the life sciences sector and benefits patients with atherosclerosis. He further said he is committed to helping NHS in reaching the full potential. Innovative collaborations like this will help the patients to benefit from new therapies.
Increases prices of prescription medicines in the US
Novartis, Allegan Plc, and Merck & Co Inc have increased the prices of over 100 prescription drugs on Friday. According to 3 Axis Advisors, a healthcare research firm, now a total of 445 drugs in the US will cost more in 2020. Novartis, the Swiss drugmaker, has increased the prices on 30 drugs that include Gilenya, and Cosentyx.

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The Perfect Party Cake recipe is one that I had flagged in my copy of Baking from My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan; it was one of the first recipes in this book that I made a “must make” note for. I know a lot of October babies, and this cake sounded like the perfect dessert […]
I felt like making a cake so I leafed through one of Dorie Greenspan’s cookbooks. I didn’t have to look very hard because the cover of BAKING From My Home to Yours was staring at me. Well, it was actually the cover photo that was staring at me: a gorgeous layered cake that was just […]
This recipe for Midnight Crackles is one that I found in BAKING From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan. This is a chocolate cookie with a kick (thanks to some unexpected spices)! This smells and tastes like it should be a cookie that should be baked for the holidays.
I made these Cocoa Almond Meringues after seeing a picture of the ones in Dorie’s book, Baking From My Home to Yours. Her pictures featured these crinkled meringues that I could just taste in my mind, if that makes any sense. I had all of the ingredients anyway, so I figured I should make some […]
I felt like taking a short break from Baking Chez Moi, so I started going through Baking: From My Home To Yours. I came across the recipe for Snicker Squares and immediately started drooling. It might have been the mention of dulce de leche or it might have been the candied peanuts. Either way, both […]
Another day, another recipe. Today was a chocolate chip cookie kind of day, so I turned to Dorie Greenspan’s book, “Baking From My Home to Yours.” In it, she has a recipe called “My Best Chocolate Chip Cookies” which included a large photo of magnificent looking chocolate chip cookies. I was hoping my cookies would […]
I saw the recipe for these World Peace Cookies all over the internet and had to try them for myself. This recipe is the work of Pierre Herme and Dorie Greenspan. They know how to make a serious cookie! Dorie wrote in her book, Baking From My Home To Yours, “When I included these in Paris […]