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Listen to Internet Radio stations across the world
Do you like to listen to radio but are bored with your local stations? Sure you could order satellite radio and pay a monthly fee for it. However you could also check out the nRadio iPhone app and listen to radio stations from places like USA, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Iceland, and many many more.
User Interface and Functionality
When the app loads you see a screen with a scroller of radio stations at the top and a play button in the middle. To play a radio stations you just scroll to the station you want and tap the play button. When i first loaded the app I had a bunch of radio stations from another country in the scroller. I tapped the settings buttons and there’s a list of radio stations. You can load radio stations from different countries by selecting the country you want from the side scroller of little flag icons on the settings screen. Users can also add radio stations to the list manually by adding in the radio station name and URL. You can change the screen background and a also few other settings from the settings page.
The app itself works pretty well but I did come across many stations that wouldn’t play when I selected them from the scroller. However there were plenty of stations that did work so I’m thinking that those that didn’t either had an old url or they were off the air.
In my opinion anyone looking for an inexpensive internet radio app should definitely check out the nRadio app and see what they think. Besides the obvious internet radio stations the app also features things like an alarm clock even if the app is running in the background, warning when switching from wifi to data to prevent over usage of data, optional mph, temperature, and date display, and most important NO ADS!


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Background: Barley contains abundant soluble beta-glucan fibers, which have established health benefits. In addition, the health benefits conferred by the gut bacteria have attracted considerable interest. However, few studies have focused on the barley consumption and gut bacteria of the Japanese population. In this study, we aimed to identify the relationship between the barley consumption and gut bacteria composition of the Japanese population. Methods: In total, 236 participants were recruited in Japan, and 94 participants with no complications of diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia were selected for the study. We analyzed fecal samples from the participants, their medical check-up results, and responses to questionnaires about dietary habits. The participants were grouped according to their median barley consumption. Then, we assessed the relative abundance of 50 genera. Characteristic bacteria were evaluated for their relationship with barley consumption by multiple regression analysis, adjusted for disease and dietary habits, in all participants. We also analyzed the networks and clustering of the 20 selected genera. Results: According to the comparison between barley groups, Bifidobacterium, Butyricicoccus, Collinsella, Ruminococcus 2, and Dialister were characteristic candidate bacterias of the group that consumed large amounts of barley (P < 0.05). The relationship between barley consumption and Bifidobacterium remained after adjusting for disease and dietary habits, and that of Butyricicoccus remained after adjusting for disease. Furthermore, network and cluster analyses revealed that barley consumption was directly correlated with Bifidobacterium and Butyricicoccus. Conclusions: Barley consumption generates changes in the intestinal bacteria of the Japanese population. We found that Bifidobacterium and Butyricicoccus abundance was positively associated with barley consumption.
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- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Situated in cosmopolitan Main Beach, Xanadu Main Beach Resort is the perfect location for your Gold Coast holiday.
Xanadu Main Beach Resort offers fully self-contained apartments with the option of, one and two bedroom ocean-view apartments and two bedroom ocean-view superior apartments. All are air-conditioned and boast fabulous ocean views! They also have several low floor, two bedroom garden apartments.
The beachfront locality is complemented by the resort's onsite facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and spa, outdoor swimming pool and spa, gymnasium, tennis courts, air-hockey and foosball tables, library and much more for all to enjoy. Relax at the resort or enjoy all that Main Beach and the Gold Coast have to offer.
Xanadu Main Beach Resort is the ideal location for couples and families who want to holiday close to the action and excitement without the noise and stress of the tourist strip.
Exterior refurb - May to November 2019. They are excited to announce the commencement of an exterior re-paint and modernization of the two Xanadu towers and a joining common areas. The fresh new colors and styling will be modern with a contemporary coastal feel. East Tower June - September, North September - November.
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Out-Law News 5 min. read
17 Nov 2023, 4:05 pm
The UK government’s response to two post-Brexit consultations on reforming holiday pay leaves the door open for more reforms in the future, according to two legal experts.
The first consultation response, concerning how holiday entitlements for part-year and irregular hours workers should be calculated, comes after a major Supreme Court ruling earlier this year. The decision means that workers who are only employed during some weeks of the year, but who have a contract which lasts for the full year, are entitled to a full year’s statutory holiday entitlement – 5.6 weeks per annum. The Supreme Court dismissed arguments that employers should be able to reduce part-year workers’ holiday entitlement on a pro-rata basis to account for weeks they have not worked.
Following the ruling, the government published draft legislation to introduce an accrual method to calculate holiday entitlement for irregular hour workers and part-year workers, including agency workers. The proposed method would calculate entitlement at 12.07% of hours worked in a pay period – whether that is weekly, fortnightly or monthly for each employer – meaning that holidays are only accrued for time actually worked in a holiday year.
Stuart Neilson, employment law expert at Pinsent Masons, said: “Many employers used this percentage accrual method before the Supreme Court decision and continued to do so even after it. It seemed unfair to effectively give part-year and irregular hour workers a windfall of annual leave for time not worked in a year. This is a move which will be welcomed by employers and employer organisations such as the REC.”
The draft legislation also introduces rolled-up holiday pay for irregular hours workers and part-year workers – a system where a worker receives an additional amount or enhancement with every payslip to cover their holiday pay, as opposed to receiving holiday pay only when they take annual leave. Neilson said: “Although unlawful under EU law due to the risk of disincentivising the taking of leave, many employers also retained this long-standing practice as an efficient method of aligning holiday pay with pay actually received in a timely way. Employers will welcome the removal of legal risk around rolled-up holiday pay systems for irregular hours workers and part-year workers”.
Anthony Convery, employment law expert at Pinsent Masons, added: “Some employers pay a form of rolled up holiday pay for regular hours workers to factor in certain variable payments where needed. Employers do this either by applying a percentage uplift to overtime payments when overtime is worked or doing a ‘year-end’ reconciliation. This is not strictly compliant but should be capable of being offset if someone brings a claim as long as it is shown clearly on payslips. Although the draft legislation only introduces a legal framework for rolled-up holiday pay for irregular hours workers and part-year workers, the new legislation does not change the position in relation to rolled up holiday pay for regular hours workers.”
The draft legislation also restates EU case law in relation to carry over of annual leave when a worker is unable to take their leave due to being on maternity or family-related leave, such as maternity or paternity leave, or sick leave. Neilson said: “Many employers will already incorporate this practice into holiday policies but an express statutory entitlement makes clear the position will not change after Brexit.”
Of potentially greater impact are three new statutory carry forward entitlements. A worker can carry forward leave untaken in a leave year or that has been taken but not paid if their employer fails to: recognise a worker’s right to annual leave or to payment for that leave; give the worker a reasonable opportunity to take the leave or encourage them to do so; or inform the worker that any leave not taken by the end of the leave year, which cannot be carried forward, will be lost. Convery said “Employers will need to build procedures into holiday pay systems to ensure that leave is not inadvertently carried forward. Although these principles are taken from EU law, workers are likely to have a greater awareness of these entitlements now they are codified as express statutory rights”.
A second consultation considered introducing a single pot of statutory annual leave at a single rate of holiday pay, rather than the existing separate EU and UK leave entitlements of four weeks and 1.6 weeks respectively. “Currently, EU leave needs to be paid at normal pay, which can include elements of variable remuneration such as bonuses and commission, while UK leave can be paid at basic pay excluding these variable payments for some workers. This adds complexity for employers and employees when calculating holiday entitlements,” Neilson said.
However, the government has rejected a proposal to create a single pot of statutory annual leave at a single rate of holiday pay. This would have replaced the two existing leave entitlements which have different minimum rates of holiday pay. Neilson said: “Many employers will be relieved that this change will not be introduced at this time. Although it would have simplified holiday pay calculations, many employers already pay all annual leave at a single rate based on normal remuneration.”
He added: “Other employers, which do pay different rates for the different leave entitlements, may not have wanted to absorb the increased costs that would likely have been associated with a single holiday pay rate. However, such employers will also have to take care to comply with a recent UK Supreme Court decision which favoured a composite approach to these ‘pots' of leave.”
Where rolled up holiday pay is introduced for irregular hour workers and part-year workers, however, the draft legislation applies a single rate of pay based on a worker’s total earnings in a pay period.
The draft legislation clarifies what should be included in normal remuneration for the purposes of EU leave to codify case law on this issue. This will include: payments, including commission payments, intrinsically linked to the performance of tasks which a worker is contractually obliged to carry out; payments for professional or personal status relating to length of service, seniority or professional qualifications; and payments, such as overtime payments, which have been regularly paid to a worker in the 52 weeks preceding the calculation.
Neilson said that employers will need to assess how this expression of normal remuneration fits with existing practices. “Employers may also need to consider whether any change to reflect the legislation will result in changes to terms and conditions, especially if a more generous outcome is achieved by existing employer practices as compared to the new legislation.”
Convery added: “The draft legislation leaves unanswered the question of what is regular within the 52-week reference period and this is likely to result in case law.”
The government has also addressed the effect of the pre-Brexit CJEU decision that held that EU member states must require employers to set up a system to measure the duration of time worked each day by each worker. This had the potential to have a significant impact regarding employers' record keeping obligations in relation to working time and went beyond the UK obligation. The draft legislation requires employers to keep adequate records. An employer need not record each worker’s daily working hours if the employer is able to demonstrate compliance with record keeping obligations without doing so.
“It is likely that some employers did adjust their working time record keeping practices to comply with the CJEU decision, and that could have been costly and administratively burdensome. Such employers will need to decide whether to continue record keeping to this higher standard or introduce a more proportionate system which is still effective to monitor and demonstrate compliance with working time requirements. Maintaining high standards of record keeping will be particularly important in sectors where working time compliance, including rest breaks, represents a health and safety risk,” Neilson said.
Convery added: “The consultation says that the government will assess the impact of the reforms and this will allow it to consider more fundamental reforms to the rate of holiday pay. As employers adapt to the changes in the draft legislation, further reform is certainly a possibility.”
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In this guide, we will explore a feature called Studio Sound that can help you eliminate unwanted background noise from your recordings. We'll walk you through the steps to apply studio sound and share tips for adjusting its settings to achieve the best results.
Studio sound is a feature that allows you to cancel out background noise from audio recordings. It's a simple tool that can make a significant difference in the quality of your videos and podcasts.
1. Inside your project, identify the layer with the background noise you want to eliminate.
2. Click on the specific layer to select it.
3. In the property menu, look for the audio effects section and locate the Studio Sound toggle.
4. Click on the toggle to apply Studio Sound to the selected layer.
When applying studio sound for the first time, a notification will indicate that the processing is taking place. Depending on the duration of the video or audio file, this processing can take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes.
- Studio sound applies to the entire audio file, even if the selected layer is divided into different scenes.
- You can use the range tool to select specific portions of the audio for further adjustments.
The range tool allows you to select and manipulate specific portions of your audio file. You can use it to identify and mute out unwanted background noise.
- Studio sound comes with a default intensity level of 100%.
- Adjust the intensity to suit your recording environment and microphone setup.
- Experiment with different intensity levels to find the perfect setting for your specific recording conditions.
- Higher intensity levels may cause voice clipping, robotic sound, or tone removal.
- Lower the intensity level and listen to the audio to identify the optimal setting for your setup.
- Based on the microphone and recording environment, you may need to experiment to find the ideal intensity level.
Studio sound is a powerful tool for minimizing background noises like traffic, air conditioners, and barking dogs. However, it may not completely salvage severely poor audio quality.
Studio Sound is not a substitute for maintaining a suitable recording environment. It works best when used in conjunction with good recording practices i.e. a quiet room!
Studio Sound is a valuable feature for creators looking to improve the audio quality of their videos. By following the simple steps outlined in this article and experimenting with intensity levels, you can effectively reduce unwanted background noise and enhance the overall sound of your recordings.
To learn more about applying studio sound to your videos, check out the tutorial on Descript Mastery Youtube:

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Discover the universe of the Dean Rodney Singers and enter seven dimensions you never knew existed, featuring unique characters, superhero robots and smoking Samurais.
Combining cutting edge techniques in music, video and film, this parallel world has been brought to life by a global band made up of 72 artists from seven countries.
The installation gives you the chance to meet the band, make your own music remixes and dance videos and get right inside Dean's head.
Produced by leading creative arts company Heart n Soul.
This exhibition includes a recorded audio description of the piece for blind and visually impaired visitors

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In the realm of sports, where agility meets strategy, few games encapsulate the essence of finesse and precision like badminton. It is more than just a sport; it’s a dynamic dance where players strive for net dominance, a symphony of swift movements, strategic prowess, and unparalleled skill. In this article, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of badminton, exploring the art of crafting victory in the exhilarating arena of the shuttlecock.
At the heart of this dynamic dance is the net, a mere five feet and one inch in height, yet a formidable barrier that separates opponents and sets the stage for a relentless exchange of skill and strategy. The shuttlecock, a feathered projectile with a cork base, becomes the focal point of the game as players engage in a thrilling dance to control its trajectory and secure net dominance.
The badminton court itself is a meticulously marked space, divided into halves by the net. It becomes a canvas upon which the players paint their strategic moves and showcase their agility. The rectangular battleground is not just a stage; it’s a dynamic arena where victory is crafted through a combination of precise technique and mental acuity.
As the game commences, the shuttlecock takes flight, its trajectory guided by the deft strokes of the players’ rackets. The net looms large as players strive to control the shuttlecock’s flight, aiming to send it gracefully over the net and into the opponent’s territory. The dynamic dance begins, a rhythmic exchange of shots where every movement is calculated, and every stroke is a step towards net dominance.
One of the defining features of badminton is its incredible pace. The shuttlecock, when struck with precision, can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour, requiring players to possess not only lightning-fast reflexes but also an acute sense of timing. The net, in this context, becomes both a barrier and an opportunity. A well-executed net shot, a delicate tumble over the net, can catch opponents off guard, setting the stage for a strategic advantage.
Crafting net dominance involves more than just hitting the shuttlecock over the net. It requires a keen understanding of the opponent’s playing style, an ability to anticipate their moves, and the agility to respond with finesse. The net becomes a strategic focal point, a zone where players engage in a tactical dance to outwit their opponents and secure points.
The net game in badminton is a delicate balance between aggression and finesse. The net kill, a powerful and precise shot executed close to the net, is a weapon wielded by players seeking to dominate the forecourt. It’s a move that demands not just power but also a surgeon’s precision, as players aim to place the shuttlecock in positions where opponents cannot return it.
On the flip side, the net lift, a controlled shot that sends the shuttlecock high and deep into the opponent’s court, is a defensive maneuver aimed at thwarting aggressive plays. The net lift is a crucial element of the dynamic dance, allowing players to reset the tempo of the rally and regain control.
The net also becomes a psychological battleground. A deceptive net shot, executed with finesse to give the impression of a net lift before gently tumbling over, can leave opponents flat-footed. It’s a mind game where players strive to anticipate each other’s moves, disguising their intentions to gain a split-second advantage. Net dominance is not just about physical prowess; it’s about outsmarting the opponent in the intricate chess match played at the net.
Doubles badminton adds another layer to the dynamic dance of net dominance. The court expands, and the net becomes a shared territory where partners coordinate their movements seamlessly. The strategic interplay at the net in doubles is a spectacle of teamwork, communication, and synchronized movements. Crafting victory in the doubles arena requires not only individual skill but also an understanding of the partner’s strengths and a shared strategy for net dominance.
As players engage in the dynamic dance of badminton, stamina becomes a crucial factor. Rallies can be long and demanding, requiring sustained focus and physical endurance. The net game, with its quick exchanges and rapid movements, puts players through a relentless test of their fitness. Crafting victory in badminton is not just about dominating the net in isolated moments but about maintaining that dominance throughout the entirety of the match.
Beyond the technical aspects, the beauty of badminton lies in its aesthetic appeal. The shuttlecock moves gracefully through the air, and players, with their nimble footwork and precise strokes, create a visual symphony on the court. The dynamic dance of badminton is a fusion of athleticism and artistry, where players express themselves through the fluidity of their movements and the finesse of their shots.
Professional badminton tournaments, such as the prestigious All England Open and the BWF World Championships, become stages where net dominance is showcased at its highest level. The world’s top players bring their A-game to these tournaments, each match a spectacle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. The dynamic dance unfolds on the grandest stages, captivating audiences with its intensity and grace.
In conclusion, badminton is more than a sport; it’s a dynamic dance where net dominance is the key to crafting victory. The net becomes the focal point of strategic exchanges, a zone where players engage in a thrilling dance to outmaneuver and outsmart their opponents. The delicate balance between power and finesse, the psychological battles at the net, and the synchronized movements in doubles – all contribute to the captivating symphony of badminton. In the end, victory is not just about hitting the shuttlecock over the net; it’s about mastering the dynamic dance and emerging as the craftsman of net dominance.


On Wednesday January 24th 2024, the Manchester Hip Hop Archive launches its Hip Hop Academy! Manchester’s first-ever year round Hip Hop culture platform for young creatives, supported by the Manchester Youth & Play Fund, situated at Central Library, St Peters Square, M2 5PD.
Running throughout 2024 and 2025, weekly sessions have been specially created by industry pioneers, covering all elements from Rapping, DJing, Production through to, Graffiti, Breakin, & Fashion! Aimed at helping young people to learn new skills, meet new friends, and understand the philosophy, values, and community which built Hip Hop in our city!
Harnessing Hip Hop heritage through collection inspired workshops, delivered with suppport of pioneers, providing tips, advice, and knowledge exchange, young creative talent and entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to learn the hustle, and whats next to be realising a career in the creative industries
Kicking-off with the very first in our series of Hip Hop arts and music courses, MHHA, has 10 places for emerging Hip Hop MC’s, producers, content creators, and music business minds, aged 13-17 yrs, to get involved in exploring and understanding the local Rap music scene, and building from this to create and shape unique products to be shared to audiences through Unity Radio and our partner platforms. .
Using resources at Archives+, get ready to learn about Manchester sound and styles from across the decades, exploring DIY production, marketing campaigns, networking, and promotional strategies, uncovering all the gems needed to take a career from the street corners through to industry recognition.
To apply to this programme, simply email email@example.com by Monday January 22 2024, along with a few lines about your urban music listening tastes and telling us a little about your creativity and why you think this is the course for you!? We look forward to hearing from you!!


text: Orchidelirium is a hothouse hybrid of fact and fiction, research and hypothesis, scent and sex. The name of the flower itself is derived from the Greek word ā "ņorchisā" meaning testis. Through their resemblance to human and animal sexual organs, orchids were thought to stimulate lust. In fact, it was long believed that the flowers sprang from the spilled semen of mating animals. For the Victorian Alice O'Keefe, who established one of America's great collections of orchids (before venturing into flora introduction), the delirium leads to environmental disaster. For Frances O'Keefe, the hothouse her ancestry built and which she fiercely protects, will once again fill with the flower of legend—and orchidelirium.

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Fort Liard residents call for election
Community meeting puts heat on band council
by Ralph Plath
FORT LIARD (Mar 20/97) - A group of Fort Liard residents voiced its concerns about the band council at a recent community meeting.
More than 30 residents showed up for the meeting along with Deh Cho Grand Chief Gerry Antoine (left). Residents complained that there was only a chief and two councillors, which isn't enough members to make a quorum.
"How can they pass any decisions?" said meeting organizer Elizabeth Bertrand.
Residents also said the band council hasn't held a public meeting since March 14 of last year.
One person repeatedly said it felt like the community didn't have any leadership because an election was supposed to have been called last fall.
A councillor did attend the meeting but Bertrand said many of the residents' questions couldn't be answered.
Bertrand was told by Chief Harry Deneron that residents who have concerns can talk with him or the councillors at the band office at any time.
"But with so many concerns, one person at a time going to the band office cannot resolve all the community concerns," Bertrand said.
Bertrand said there is a lack of communication within the community and residents are asking for an election of the chief and councillors.
Bertrand and other residents are currently seeking election rules and regulations from the Deh Cho district tri-council.
Chief Harry Deneron couldn't be reached for comment at press time.

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Rachel Brookes-BentYoung Cast
Romeo and Juliet Young Cast
Wales Millennium Centre (Cardiff)
Why do you want to be in this show?
The opportunity to be able to perform on stage with a professional company whose work is so exciting and refreshing is what pushed me to audition for New Adventures. Ballet has always been my love but contemporary dance has become my dream so to be able to combine the two and be part of that creative process is something I couldn't miss.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I've always wanted to experience just one day in the life of a monkey!
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Deruta Galletto Red 22X9″ Long Oval Serving Platter
This ceramic platter, an ideal size and shape for serving fish, was hand-painted by the artists of Labor Deruta in the traditional fashion. Galletto is a modified version of a pattern that came out of the Umbrian town of Orvieto in the 13th century. In the 19th century, centuries after Deruta had become the center of Umbrian ceramics, a rooster was added to the pattern and the leaves were also modernized. As well as being a lovely addition to the pattern, the rooster is said to bring good fortune to the home.
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McCrory & Dalton: Participate in All-Inclusive 2012 NC Governor's Debate at UNCC
With only weeks to go before the election, not one Governor’s debate has included all the ballot-qualified candidates for the office of Governor. So far, all of the debates have excluded the libertarian candidate, Barbara Howe. In response, several organizations have teamed together to put on an additional Governor’s Debate inviting all ballot-qualified candidates to participate in mid to late October. We need your help to urge Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton to participate in this important all-inclusive debate.
The people of North Carolina deserve to have the opportunity to learn about all of their choices for Governor and to see how the candidates react to questions about important policy issues in North Carolina. The current debate setup that purposefully excludes a legitimate ballot-qualified candidate for the office of Governor, put on largely by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters and a few other organizations, is not sufficient to provide this important role of civic organizations and the media to help foster understanding of the candidates. The current debates prevent the people of North Carolina from having an equal opportunity to know about their third option for Governor of North Carolina.
Free the Vote North Carolina, along with the Young Americans for Liberty of Charlotte, the UNCC College Republicans, Carolina Liberty PAC, NC Campaign for Liberty , the Libertarian Party of Mecklenburg County and the national Free & Equal Elections Foundation will be hosting the 2012 North Carolina Governor’s Debate at UNC Charlotte in mid to late October. So far, Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Barbara Howe has confirmed her participation in the debate. Now, we only await confirmation from Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton that they will also participate in the debate.
We need your help to send a message to their campaigns urging them to participate in the debate and to support every North Carolinians right to know who the candidates for Governor are, instead of allowing the media to pick the candidates for them.
- Pat McCrory
- Walter Dalton
I just signed the following petition addressed to: Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton.
I am writing you to urge you to participate in the all-inclusive 2012 North Carolina Governor’s Debate at UNC Charlotte in October.
So far, all of the scheduled debates have excluded a legitimate ballot qualified candidate for the office of Governor in North Carolina, the Libertarian candidate. As a citizen of North Carolina, I would urge you to participate in the upcoming debate that will allow the citizens of North Carolina to hear from all of the ballot-qualified candidates on the same stage, unlike the other debates, and provide them with the means to make a more informed decision in November.
I hope that you will attend this debate and show the people of North Carolina that you understand and believe in an election process that is free and open, and that allows the people of our great state to have the most information possible about those who propose to lead our state.
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Labour's Harrow Council has voted in favour of the 2017 proposals which will see 1,000 new homes and a new civic centre being built at no cost to the tax payer.
The decision was made after a new panel of Harrow residents came together with the council to discuss the ideas put forward.
A new Civic Centre would be built on the site of the Peel House car park in Wealdstone and work on the project could be completed by 2019.
It would be around a fifth of the size of the current centre and will create more land to build new homes.
Of the 1,000 houses, 400 of them are to be affordable, built as part of an investment into the community to create jobs and new opportunities.
Harrow Council leader David Perry said: “Now the real work can start to building a better Harrow together, for today, and for future generations.
"Over the past few years the council has evolved and the Civic Centre is no longer suited to our needs.
“We are creating the places and the opportunities that our communities deserve, a thriving, modern and vibrant borough that makes Harrow a home to be proud of."
Transformation for Wealdstone
Their aim is for the regeneration to be the catalyst for a transformation in Wealdstone, which will see new schools, community centres, public spaces and opportunities for new businesses be created.
Council chief executive Michael Lockwood said: "This project will genuinely build a better Harrow for residents.
"It is right that Wealdstone should be our destination, there is no place more fitting for us to see our future.
"Moving our office will inject millions into the Wealdstone economy."
He added: “45 years ago, Harrow Council built the civic centre in a very different environment.
"Today faced with cuts we need to evolve and change.
"We have already become more agile as an organisation and this building will be a reflection of this change."
The council have urged residents to come forward and join the new panel which meet weekly and have their say on Harrow and Wealdstone town centres.
The council looked into a variety of regeneration options, including renting or buying existing offices or building homes and offices on other sites around the borough, but all considerations were rejected due to cost or efficiency.


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2009 five CD karaoke collection. Love Karaoke features 100 romantic classics for CD+Graphics. Includes songs such as 'Take a Bow', 'Cry Me a River', 'We Belong Together', 'Sexual Healing', 'It Must Be Love', 'Rainy Night in Georgia' and 'Wishing on a Star' as well as X-Factor favorites like 'And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going', 'No Matter What' and the charity single 'You Are Not Alone'. DMG 100.
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27 Oct Tips to Implement & Increase Nutrition for COVID-19 Positive Residents
During this difficult time, it is important that we keep our residents’ nutrition at the top of our lists. If you have a resident that is COVID-19 positive, it may be difficult to provide nutrition the way we normally do. COVID-19 positive residents may be too exhausted to eat, eat less of their meals, or truly not enjoy the taste – this can affect their intake & nutrition! There are a lot of negative factors around COVID-19, especially now, some of the states are opening up to visit and surveys by the way, but a lot of these patients don’t understand COVID-19 and the staff don’t understand it either and it causes a great amount of anxiety. Send that referral to social services so she can work with the physician and that patient owns the increased activity. Staying busy, et cetera. Here are ways to still provide fully nutritional meals to our COVID-19 positive residents:
- Make some of our puree foods and also soup foods of the day with our leftover chicken, pieces of beef, etc. daily. After the trayline, instead of throwing out one chicken breast, we can freeze it, we can puree it, we can add it to the soup for those COVID-19 residents’ benefit.
- Save leftovers from the day before to offer alternatives for our residents. Everyone likes choices, even someone that may not be eating that well, it may improve the content of their meals in their cohort intake. If you give them the option to choose, everyone wants choices in life.
- Create a high-calorie high-value, nutritionally dense snack rotation.
- Alter your menus to get the very, very best retention on foods for hot and cold.
- Use to-go unit trays
- Use aesthetic appeal, color, temperatures, and shapes at meals, especially in isolation trays, try to put your mind on how you would accept the tray and make sure you would be one you would want to eat
At any point, if a resident cannot eat COVID-19 positive or not and is losing weight, for example, maybe they’re on the ventilator and their throat is so sore that they can’t swallow. You immediately need to refer that to SD/RD/etc. to get them involved. If any point a resident that cannot eat is losing weight and develops a pressure ulcer, you need to reach out to your RDN immediately or DTR. We are there for you, we all have cell phone numbers and we can be contacted electronically as well by email. As we’re going through this COVID experience, has the resident lost weight? Can they feed themselves or do they need help? If they do, help them, recommend that they be seeing an OT or ST to assist them in meeting their nutritional needs, individual plans of care should be based on the resident and what they need and what they want. For more information on providing nutrition to residents that are COVID-19 positive, check out our webinar Keeping You, Your Clients, and Staff Healthy While Delivering Safe, High-Quality Food and Dining Services.

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Today’s high efficiency furnaces include energy saving features which work great but confuse some consumers.
Traditional 80% efficient gas furnaces are very simple – they kick ON when temperature falls a degree or two below set point and then turn OFF when temperature rises a degree or so over set point. The furnace operates at one speed and is either ON or OFF. Room temperature follows a sine wave fluctuation around set point.
Modern furnaces utilize variable speed technology and more sophisticated controls which operate very differently. An informed consumer will want to know:
- Run times are much longer. It may be counter intuitive but operating a furnace at low speeds for long periods of time is more efficient than shorter on / off bursts. No need to worry if a furnace seems to “always be running” during cold weather snaps.
- Discharge air may seem “cooler” than with traditional furnaces. Once again, variable capacity furnaces throttle back heat output to steadily maintain set point.
- Energy code dictates furnace capacity. Bigger is not better. Energy codes have evolved and Seattle heating design parameters call for indoor temperature capability of 72 ˚F at an assumed minimum outdoor temperature of 24 ˚F. In the event of sustained outdoor temperature below design, properly sized systems (as per code) may have difficulty maintaining design indoor temperatures. Most years outdoor temperatures are not extreme and comfort is not an issue. In some instances outdoor temperatures below design are experienced and systems strain to keep up. A slightly upsized system will provide better comfort at extreme conditions but has somewhat higher initial purchase and operating cost.
- Modern furnaces are designed to EFFICIENTLY maintain temperature – not necessarily QUICKLY heat up a cold house – especially under very cold conditions. Gradually “ramping up” heat is more efficient than immediate full capacity operation.
- Variable speed furnaces maintain temperature very close to set point. Sine wave fluctuation of temperature is nearly eliminated – providing increased comfort. Some consumers accustomed to the “overheating” aspect of single speed furnaces may want to increase set point a degree or two to maintain desired comfort. Keep in mind all furnaces operate to maintain temperature at thermostat location. Temperatures may vary somewhat throughout the home depending on heat loss by room and duct work configuration / capacity.
- High efficiency furnaces discharge water (condensate). It is important to keep condensate line free of obstructions and protected from freezing. Do not reposition condensate lines to avoid loss of slope. A “leak” due to failed condensate pump, blocked line, etc is usually easily repaired by a professional.
- Wi-Fi capability is increasingly popular. Manufacturers offer slick Apps which allow consumers to monitor and control heating systems from any smart device. Professional installation is recommended to ensure compatibility and correct wiring. Generic thermostats sold at retail locations are typically lower quality, functionality and cost than manufacturer models designed to be compatible with their specific system.


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Serving Those in Need
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry is gearing up for YorkGiving: Thanksgiving Edition. This year, we anticipate distributing approximately 1,600 Thanksgiving meals to families in need in York County. Meals include a turkey and all the trimmings for a complete Thanksgiving meal. The goal is that families can prepare and serve the meal at home, spending time with family and friends.
The YorkGiving meal distribution will take place on Saturday, November 18th at the York Expo Center - Memorial Hall West.
Every client who registers to pick up their Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, November 18th will receive a postcard in the mail. This postcard is your voucher and must be brought with you on pickup day.
Please call 717-714-1921 with any questions OR to cancel your meal.
Want to organize an event to benefit the food pantry? Let us know how we can partner to support the community through the food pantry!
Making a Difference in York
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry operates one of the largest food pantries in York County. Our pantry is unique in our area in that we are the only pantry to distribute food five nights a week. There are typically more than 850 families each month who use our services and it seems our numbers grow each year.

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Queerbaiting - exploitation or a sign of progress?
Ariana Grande stands accused of manipulating her gay fans by suggesting in one of her songs that she may be bisexual. So what is so-called queerbaiting?
Grande's new song, a collaboration with friend Victoria Monét called Monopoly, claimed the number one spot on the iTunes chart 24 hours after its release.
But a particular lyric, in which Grande sings of liking "women and men" has added scrutiny to the customary buzz that now follows the American singer.
Some fans have celebrated it as an expression of bisexuality. Others, however, have levelled charges of queerbaiting, which is the practice of using hints of sexual ambiguity to tease an audience.
"Queerbaiting isn't new but it's implications are as powerful as ever", said Julia Himberg, professor of film and media studies at Arizona State University and author of the book The New Gay for Pay: The Sexual Politics of American Television Production.
Prof Himberg and other experts on queerbaiting say it was born out of fandom in the early 2010s.
Devotees of shows like Supernatural and The 100 - both from the CW television network - and BBC's Sherlock took to Tumblr and other social platforms to debate the apparent subtext of LGBT relationships between characters.
"They're falsely leading us on," says Eve Ng, professor of media and women and gender studies at Ohio University. "Viewers feel misled... making us think you're actually going to deliver a satisfying narrative but it doesn't turn out."
The accusation is that these plots are a calculated strategy.
"This is about also targeting multiple audience demographics where you're not offending a conservative audience and you're also signalling to an LGBTQ audience that you want them as well", says Professor Himberg.
In the case of Grande, who has earned a reputation as an advocate for gay rights, her veiled references to same-sex relationships - both in Monopoly and a recent music video where she signals a kiss with a female actor - are not paired with any explicit confirmation of their meaning.
"Our identities have been used over and over again in popular culture to establish an edgy identity", says Prof Himberg. It's offensive when someone seems to be playing with it, she adds.
"There's this sense of - don't tease us, don't use us," she adds. "It can easily feel like a cheap marketing tool."
The principal concern is that gay culture is being commodified, says the professor - used as a tactic to sell records and expand viewership among those seeking a wider representation of LGBT people in the media. But it's a tease to grab attention and has no substance.
But others see in the very existence of queerbaiting an improvement in the media representation of gay relationships.
"It's only because LGBTQ representation has improved that people would accuse producers of queerbaiting," says Prof Ng.
"It's progress. Ten to fifteen years ago, the majority of female fans would have been super psyched if an artist like Grande or someone of her stature said something like that."
It's why sexually ambiguous artists of the past managed to dodge some of this intense scrutiny.
The sexuality of David Bowie, Elton John and Madonna was not examined to the same degree, says Prof Himberg.
"LGBTQ audiences were hungry for representation and those stars provided it. We live in a different moment today."
Queerbaiting is contextual, says Prof Ng, who believes the current frustration is born from a "mismatch" between what viewers expect in gay and lesbian representation and what pop culture is actually providing. Now that people are getting used to increased representation, they want more respectful and meaningful depictions.
Grande is not the first singer to be accused of baiting gay audiences. British singer Rita Ora faced a backlash last year for her song Girls, which described sexual relationships between women.
Ora quickly responded to this criticism, posting an apology to Twitter in which she came out as bisexual.
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Her statement, particularly the disclosure of her own sexuality, provided a powerful rebuttal to the notion of queerbaiting.
"We can't demand that anyone express their sexual orientation or gender identity in any particular way", says Sarah McBride, national spokeswoman for the Human Rights Committee. "I think that is an overriding fact."
Following the release of Monopoly, Grande herself addressed public calls demanding she label her sexual identity.
"I haven't before and still don't feel the need to now," she said.
But while advocates of equality agree that expressions of sexuality should not be policed, the modern aversion to labels can also pose problems.
"In some ways that can feel like an erasure of LGBTQ identities", says Professor Ng. "People fought for the right to call themselves lesbian and gay,"
And the modern proclivity toward fluidity can allow producers and performing artists to capitalise on the popularity of gay and lesbian identities, while sidestepping most of the discrimination and abuse levelled at these communities.
Perhaps most of all, the queerbaiting debate underscores the significance of media representation in defining and understanding LGBT identities.
"The baseline is that representation is critical," says Ms McBride. "For a young queer person… seeing themselves reflected on stage or in music or in movies, that can be not just life changing but also life saving."
And the discussion provoked by songs like Grande's may improve the quality of that representation, she says.
"Art that can inspire and empower and comfort. Art that can educate... that's powerful."


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I took a longer detour than normal after reading book 4 of the Anne of Green Gables series, but we made it back after 14 other books.
I’ll still be reading other books in between books 6-8, but I promise to not make those breaks quite as long.
Continue reading “Book Nook: Anne’s House of Dreams – L.M. Montgomery”
For those who are unfamiliar with my previous reviews of books 1-3 in the Anne of Green Gables series, here are the basics:
Book 1 – 5 stars (such a wonderful book)
Book 2 – 3 stars (well written, but unnecessary)
Book 3 – 4 stars (great book, but not up to book 1’s standard)
Continue reading “Book Nook: Anne of Windy Poplars – L.M. Montgomery”
And we’re back with more of Anne with an E.
Be aware that all 3 books I’m going to be talking about have the title Anne of (somewhere). So, after the first reference of each book, I’m just going to refer to each as whatever place Anne is “of” in that particular book title.
Continue reading “Book Nook: Anne of the Island – L.M. Montgomery”
I read Anne of Green Gables last month, and it turned into a quick favorite. My wife let me know there were 8 total books in the series, but I’m not really the type of person to read every book in a series consecutively. After finishing one book in a series, I enjoy reading something else for a while before sitting down to the next book in the series.
Some might say that ruins the experience, but it’s how I like to read books. Maybe someday I’ll stick with a series from start to finish without taking breaks, but it is not this day (which reminds me, I still have to read The Return of the King).
Continue reading “Book Nook: Anne of Avonlea – L.M. Montgomery”


Other than a few grainy images, like the paparazzi shots of Obama shirtless in Hawaii, almost every picture we see coming from the first family has a photo-shoot finish. That's on purpose.
The LA Times points out that the glimpses into the Obamas' everyday life are not spontaneous. It's all strategic.
Think of it as Operation Access Hollywood — the Obamas figure that if they willingly give the public a peek inside their world, they'll get popularity and privacy in return.
Releasing exclusive and "private" photos diminishes the value of a paparazzi shot, and lets the Obamas manage their image. And if the Obamas grant exclusive interviews to gossip magazines, outlets will avoid publishing unauthorized images, lest they be cut off!
While critics might think the president is exploiting his family for popularity, I can't argue with the plan if it helps keep Sasha and Malia's lives free from too much disruption. And like I said — the pics are cute, people!
To see some more well-coordinated pics of the Obamas, read more.


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Project Runway’s fifth and last season on Bravo will feature familiar faces and a significant newcomer among the biggest sponsors of the design competition.
The top-rated show on the NBC Universal cable outlet — scheduled to shift to Lifetime for season six in November — has American Express as a new sponsor. Amex will underwrite an online “aftershow” for card holders called “Watch What Happens: After The Sew Live,” hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen.
The Runway sponsorship news from Bravo and show producer The Weinstein Co. is scheduled to be announced July 14, along with the new cast of 16 competing designers — just two days before the new season starts.
Bluefly.com, L’Oréal Paris, automaker Saturn and TRESemmé are also “top sponsors,” and sewing machine maker Brother International returns as an integrated sponsor.
As always, their products are well integrated into the show, and the deals include on-screen and online exposure.
Elle magazine returns as a backer, and editor at large Nina Garcia continues as a judge.
Bluefly.com will give the winning designer a venue to sell his or her creations and again host the “Bluefly.com Accessory Wall” in the designers’ workroom. A new wrinkle: Bluefly will sponsor “B-Hive Viewing Parties,” where fans can submit pictures from their viewing parties to Bravotv.com for the chance to win the Ultimate Viewing Party attended by a past Runway designer.
L’Oréal Paris is back for a fifth year and will again provide a makeup room in each episode for the models’ reveal. It also sponsors mobile-phone content and a sweepstakes for a trip to New York for the season finale.
Saturn will offer the winning designer a 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid, as well as host a new on-screen vignette series featuring past Runway contestants designing an outfit inspired by the vehicle. A microsite and a sweepstakes are involved.
TRESemmé Professional Hair Care offers the winner $100,000 to start his or her own collection. TRESemmé will step up its online presence, sponsoring a weekly online challenge on Bravo’s site, and starts a new campaign this year featuring last year’s winning designer, Christian Siriano.
On air, supermodel Heidi Klum, menswear designer Michael Kors and Liz Claiborne’s Tim Gunn also will return.
In April, NBCU sued The Weinstein Co. after the company cut a reported $150 million deal to move the show to Lifetime. Last month, a court hearing in the case was rescheduled to July 17.
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Research Publications for Philippa J (Pip) Wallace
Welcome to the University of Waikato research publications search. This database includes all research publications produced by the University from 1998.
Search our Staff Profiles to contact our current staff members.
van Gool, E., Campbell, M., Wallace, P., & Hewitt, C. L. (2021). Marine Debris on New Zealand Beaches - Baseline Data to Evaluate Regional Variances. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9. doi:10.3389/fenvs.2021.700415
Hanna, C., & Wallace, P. (2021). Planning the urban foodscape: Policy and regulation of urban agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand. Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal Of Social Sciences Online. doi:10.1080/1177083X.2021.1996403
Wallace, P., & Holman, J. (2019). Aeroconservation – challenges for law and policy. Environmental and Planning Law Journal, 36(6), 692-714. Retrieved from https://www.waikato.ac.nz/fass/about/staff/pwallace
Wallace, P., & Holman, J. (2019). The state of well-being - A search for meaning in the New Zealand Regulatory Environment. New Zealand Journal of Environmental Law, 23, 1-30.
Özkundakci, D., Wallace, P., Jones, H. F. E., Hunt, S., & Giles, H. (2018). Building a reliable evidence base: Legal challenges in environmental decision-making call for a more rigorous adoption of best practices in environmental modelling. Environmental Science and Policy, 88, 52-62. doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2018.06.018
White, I., & Wallace, P. (2018). Why don’t we get the things we say we want? Uncovering the hidden logics of public reason, calculative rationality, and decision support tools. In The Australia and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools Conference. Conference held Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://anzaps.net/
Wallace, P., & White, I. (2018). Research Briefing: Revealing the impact of predictive models as decision support tools in environmental planning.
Wallace, P. (2018). Spatial protection for wildlife — issues in law and planning. In National Sanctuaries of New Zealand Workshop, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Wallace, P., Martin, R., & White, I. (2018). Keeping pace with technology: drones, disturbance and policy deficiency. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 61(7), 1271-1288. doi:10.1080/09640568.2017.1353957
Wallace, P. J. (2018). Corridors of Passage; legal opportunities and policy tools to plan and provide for connectivity. In Society for Conservation Biology 5th Oceania Congress (SCBO). Conference held at Wellington, New Zealand.


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If you’d like to download the one page pdf of the book club discussion questions please CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Book Club Questions for BODIE
- Have you ever had a recurring dream or one that could be considered psychic in some way? Did you ever investigate or try to interpret one of your dreams?
- Do you have an opinion regarding reincarnation? Did this book influence your belief?
- Today, the Bodie Bowl is still mined via open pit excavation. How do you feel about these mining practices and their impact on the environment
- Was the Old West a harder life for men or for women, generally? Why?
- How does the author portray women of the west and do you agree with her depiction?
- Did you connect with any characters? Who is your favorite and why?
- What surprises, if any, did the book hold for you?
- Were there any decisions the characters made that you would have done differently?
- Does this book remind you of any other books or movies you have seen?
- Did this story evoke any strong emotions from you? Which one(s)?
- If the author were to write a spin-off sequel, which character would you most like to see continued?
- What was your favorite scene from this book and why?
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What is temporomandibular disorder?
Temporomandibular (TMD) disorder, also known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves. It’s usually caused by inflammation or injury to the temporomandibular joint, which connects the skull to the jawbone.
Anything from a tooth or jaw injury, teeth misalignment, teeth grinding, stress, bad posture, and even gum chewing can cause this condition. Women ages 18-44 have increased risk of developing the syndrome. People who are genetically predisposed to pain sensitivity and an increased stress response are also more susceptible.


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The delicious cake is hand-delivered by our delivery boy in a good quality cardboard box.
Candle and knife will be delivered as per the availability.
Each Cake Design and Icing of cake may vary from the image shown here since each of our chef has his/her own way of baking and designing a cake.
Store cake in a refrigerator.
Consume the cake within 24 hours.
Welcome to Cake Creation, the finest bakery in town where we create the most delicious and visually stunning desserts. We specialize in creating a wide range of desserts, but our most popular dessert is our delectable Chocolate Cake.
Our Chocolate Cake is the epitome of indulgence, with a moist and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. We use only the finest quality ingredients to create this masterpiece, including premium cocoa powder, rich dark chocolate, and fresh cream. The result is a cake that is not too sweet, but has a deep and intense chocolate flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover.
At Cake Creation, we believe that a dessert should not only be delicious but also visually stunning. Our Chocolate Cake is beautifully decorated with delicate chocolate shavings, edible flowers, and other decorative elements that add to the overall presentation and taste of the cake.
Our Chocolate Cake comes in a range of sizes to suit your needs, from small 6-inch cakes that serve 6 to 8 people, to large 10-inch cakes that serve 16 to 20 people. We also offer customization options, so you can choose the design that best suits your occasion.
Our Chocolate Cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings to corporate events. We take great pride in ensuring that every cake we make is of the highest quality, and we go above and beyond to ensure that our customers are happy with their order.
We understand that ordering a cake can be a stressful experience, which is why we offer a range of delivery options, including same-day delivery in some areas, so you can enjoy our delicious cakes whenever you want. Our delivery team is highly professional and will ensure that your cake arrives in perfect condition.
At Cake Creation, we take sustainability seriously. We use eco-friendly packaging materials and strive to reduce our carbon footprint in every way possible. When you order from us, you can feel good knowing that you are supporting a bakery that cares about the environment.
In addition to our Chocolate Cake, we offer a wide range of desserts that are sure to delight your taste buds. From classic cakes like Black Forest and Red Velvet to unique creations like Salted Caramel and Raspberry Pistachio, we have something for everyone. We also offer cupcakes, cookies, and pastries, so you can indulge in your favorite treats anytime.
Our bakers are highly skilled and experienced, and they take great care in preparing and decorating each cake to ensure that it is of the highest quality. We believe that our customers deserve nothing but the best, and we strive to exceed their expectations with every order.
At Cake Creation, we understand that every customer is unique, and we take pride in our ability to tailor our desserts to meet the individual needs of each customer. Whether you have a specific design in mind or a special dietary requirement, we will work with you to create the perfect cake for your occasion.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a delicious and visually stunning Chocolate Cake, look no further than Cake Creation. With our commitment to using only the finest quality ingredients, our dedication to creating visually stunning desserts, and our range of customization options, we are confident that we can create the perfect cake for you. Order now and experience the magic of Cake Creation.

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FIRST REPORT AND BIOGEOGRAPHIC SIGNIFICANCE OF AN EXTREMELY LARGE GLADIUS OF TUSOTEUTHIS LONGA LOGAN (COLEOIDEA, TEUTHIDA) FROM THE PEMBINA MEMBER OF THE PIERRE FORMATION (CAMPANIAN) IN NORTH DAKOTA
The Pembina Member of the Pierre Formation (Campanian) is exposed at the Pembina Gorge site in a Pembina Escarpment road cut west of Walhalla,
Cavalier County, northeastern North Dakota. At this site the Pembina Member, the basal member of the Pierre Formation, rests on the Niobrara Formation. Numerous bentonite layers occur at the base of the Pembina Member which is otherwise a black carbonaceous shale. These bentonites have been determined to be equivalent to the Ardmore bentonite succession and thus provide an age of about 80 Ma for the member. This member is equivalent to the Sharon Springs Member of the Pierre Formation in South Dakota and the Pembina Member of the Pierre Shale in Manitoba, Canada. Gypsum encrusted and impregnated skeletal parts of several vertebrate taxa including mosasaurs (Plioplatecarpus, mosasaur indet.), fish (Enchodus, Xiphactinus, Stratodus), plesiosaurs?, and birds (Hesperornis regalis) are common in the bottom, bentonitic, part of the Pembina Member at this site. Invertebrate fossils are sparse in the Pembina Member; however, an extremely large gladius of the coleoid cephalopod, Tusoteuthis longa Logan, 1898 has been recovered. Although first described from the Niobrara Formation of Kansas, this species has also been reported from the Pembina Member of the Pierre Shale in Manitoba. This is the first report of Tusoteuthis longa from North Dakota and confirms its presence in the basal part of the Pierre Formation in the United States. The North Dakota specimen is extremely well preserved although the distal tip of the rhachis is missing. It is about 30% larger (length of the gladius is 1700 mm and greatest width of the posterior expansion of the gladius is 460 mm) than the largest Manitoba specimen. This specimen provides additional information about the extreme size that the giant Pierre Sea squid could attain. The North Dakota fossil exhibits no signs of predation as noted on other Tusoteuthis specimens.


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Family Policy Alliance® applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and Little Sisters of the Poor. Both cases dealt with the freedom of religious institutions to follow their convictions, and in both cases the Court dealt strong rulings in support of religious freedom. The two cases asked can courts interfere with the employment decisions of religious institutions and can the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) force religious employers to cover contraceptives in their health plans? In both cases, the answer was a resounding “no.”
Here are our takeaways.
- Religious institutions, such as faith-based schools, are protected from court interference in their employment decisions.
Our Lady of Guadalupe centered around a Catholic school that simply made an employment decision about one of its teachers – and got sued for it. The case asked whether the First Amendment prevents courts from interfering in situations like the one faced by the Catholic school. Yesterday, the Court took a stand on the side of freedom for religious institutions.
Courts have often recognized the freedom churches have when they make employment decisions, particularly about those positions that include teaching or more public aspects to them. It’s a concept known as the “ministerial exception,” that ensures religious institutions are free from court interference in their constitutionally protected operations. As yesterday’s majority opinion described the exception:
“Without that power, a wayward minister’s preaching, teaching, and counseling could contradict the church’s tenets and lead the congregation away from the faith. The ministerial exception was recognized to preserve a church’s independent authority in such matters.”
Yesterday the Court extended that exception to apply when a religious institution makes employment decisions about staff who may not be labeled as “ministers” but who are otherwise involved in teaching or sharing the faith. In the case of the Catholic school, it affirms their freedom to make employment decisions about their teachers, who are vital to sharing the faith in the school’s ministry.
The Court explained the importance of this ruling as it relates to schools:
“When a school with a religious mission entrusts a teacher with the responsibility of educating and forming students in the faith, judicial intervention into disputes between the school and the teacher threatens the school’s independence in a way that the First Amendment does not allow.”
This is a major win for the First Amendment freedoms of religious institutions!
- The government can’t force employers to cover contraception on their health plans when they have a religious or moral objection to it.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are an order of nuns, who take a vow of chastity, who serve the elderly poor, and who believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all human life. Under Obamacare, the nuns would have been forced to pay for contraceptives in deep violation of their beliefs. When faced with the decision to pay a steep fine or compromise their beliefs, the nuns sued over the Obamacare regulations. The Court ruled in their favor twice and required the Obama administration to find a solution that recognized the nuns’ religious beliefs. The Obama administration failed to do so.
When President Trump came to office, his administration quickly used a regulation to temporarily solve the problem the Little Sisters faced under Obamacare. However, some left-leaning leaders couldn’t let the nuns have any peace, and tried to block the Trump Administration’s regulation.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court hopefully settled the nun’s case once and for all by affirming the Trump administration’s regulation protecting religious freedom for the Little Sisters. Because of yesterday’s ruling, people will not be forced to pay for contraception against their moral or religious convictions.
Once again, it’s a huge win for Constitutionally-protected religious freedom. And it affirms that President Trump is thoroughly pro-American. After all, America ceases to be America without religious freedom – and the Trump administration understands that.
After mixed news from the Court the last few weeks, we are grateful for the good news yesterday!

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Today, there are more than 500 medicines in development for numerous, wide-ranging neurological disorders, including chronic pain, MS, Alzheimer's and ALS.
Chronic pain. Alzheimer’s disease. Multiple Sclerosis. Brain tumors.
These are some of the most well-known and prevalent diseases afflicting the more than 100 million Americans who are impacted by a neurological disorder. Additionally, many more rare conditions exist, experienced by just a small number of patients. Together, they add up to more than 1,000 neurological disorders that affect nearly a third of the U.S. population.
Moreover, these numbers will likely grow. According to a recent study, the cost and incidence of neurological disorders is expected to increase as the population age 65 and over is projected to nearly double by 2050. Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and other disorders of the brain affect one in six people around the world, driving a demand for innovative solutions. Now, it is more important than ever to find new treatments that both modify and prevent neurological disease.
Yet there is hope on the horizon. Innovation is resulting in a rapid pace of medical breakthroughs and scientific advancements. Today, biopharmaceutical research companies are developing 537 medicines for numerous, wide-ranging neurological disorders.
“Just as cancer has progressed from being a death sentence to often being treatable and in some cases curable, the next few decades will see far more effective treatments for a variety of neurological diseases,” says Doug Williamson, chief medical officer and vice president of U.S. drug development at Lundbeck.
Examples of innovative treatments in development include:
- A medicine is in development for the prevention of migraine headaches, which binds to and inhibits the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). CGRP is expressed in the nervous system, where it plays a role in controlling the dilation of blood vessels and the transmission of neuropathic pain signals.
- Several medicines in development for Alzheimer’s are disease-modifying treatments that may stop or slow down the progression by targeting one or more of the changes in the brain associated with the condition.
- A medicine in development for multiple sclerosis targets a protein that is involved in the repair of myelin, the protective sheath covering nerve fibers. The medicine could support the growth of myelin and restore nerve communication in multiple sclerosis patients.
Scientists are uncovering more about how the nervous system works at the molecular and genetic levels, and many of these medicines in development represent a growing understanding of the underlying mechanisms of neurological disorders. Of the 537 medicines in development, 76 are for the treatment of chronic pain, which affects more than 25 million Americans. Ninety-five are for the treatment brain tumors, 92 for Alzheimer’s disease, 46 for Parkinson’s disease, 36 for epilepsy and 27 are for headache and migraine. Other medicines are directed at multiple sclerosis, genetic disorders, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
“The fact is there is no one answer for every patient, so we’re continually working to connect the right treatment at the right time to the right patient to help transform the lives of people living with severe diseases,” says Jeff Wren, executive vice president and head of the neurology patient value unit at UCB.
Learn more about the more than 500 medicines in development for numerous, wide-ranging neurological disorders.


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Bowling Green is One Step Closer to Starting Needle Exchange Program
The leader of Bowling Green-based health group says a needle exchange for intravenous drug users is the best way to fight the state’s addiction problems.
Dennis Chaney, director of the Barren River District Health Department, is applauding the Bowling Green city commission’s decision Tuesday to approve a needle exchange program.
The exchange must now be approved by Warren County Fiscal Court. It has already been authorized by the Warren County Board of Health.
Chaney said he understands those who feel a needle exchange will enable drug users.
But he thinks it’s the best way to break down barriers and start the healing process.
“The opportunity is for those folks who would participate in the program, the responsibility is for us to try to develop a relationship with those folks just like what you may have and you may enjoy with your primary care physician,” Chaney said.
The needle exchange program would allow participants to get tested for H-I-V, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Addicts could also learn about resources to help them.
Chaney said the Barren River District Health Department has wanted to implement a needle exchange in Bowling Green ever since state lawmakers passed a bill year allowing local municipalities to approve such programs.
Chaney says the effort will allow Bowling Green to “get dirty needles out of the environment to protect all of us. Get clean needles into the hands of those injection drug users so they’re minimizing their risk or their temptation to share."


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"It's very important for the seniors," sophomore defensive tackle Dan Williams said recently. "This is their last game, and we want to send them out on a good note."
Eight seniors will make their final career starts for Tennessee this morning (11 a.m. EST kickoff). They are quarterback Erik Ainge, tight end Brad Cottam, H-back Chris Brown, defensive ends Xavier Mitchell and Antonio Reynolds, defensive tackle J.T. Mapu, linebacker Ryan Karl and safety Jonathan Hefney.
There are some good players in that group but no one who is even remotely irreplaceable. Tennessee's talent level should be better next fall than it was this fall, so the immediate future is brighter than the immediate past. Williams believes a strong showing today could provide a kick-start for next fall.
"We want to start off next season right," he said.
That task would be a lot simpler if three starters – leading receiver Lucas Taylor, second-leading tackler Rico McCoy and 6-6, 290-pound defensive tackle Demonte Bolden – weren't sidelined by academic problems.
Bolden's absence puts pressure on Williams to pick up some of the slack. Complicating matters is the fact Wisconsin's offensive line is one of the biggest, strongest and most physical the Vols have faced.
"They have a big offensive line," Williams noted. "They average like 6-6 and 320, so I know I have to stay low, find the ball and stay in my gap. They kind of remind me of LSU because they're a very physical team."
Williams, Mapu, Mitchell and Reynolds must get some pressure on Badger quarterback Tyler Donovan. Otherwise, he'll spend today as he spent 12 regular-season Saturdays, tossing strikes to 6-4, 245-pound tight end Tyler Beckum (73 catches, 1000 yards). Tennessee recruited Beckum when he was a senior at Oak Creek (Wisc.) High School three years ago but came away with teammate Raymond Henderson instead.
"They have a big-time tight end," Williams said.
And Tennessee – minus three key starters – has a big-time challenge.


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With the Senior Team is set to kickoff their 2017 season this Sunday, we speak with new recruit Josh Marchbanks to find out about more about him and how he has settled into the team.
Who is your favourite NFL & College team and player?
"I don't really care too much for the NFL but I like Oakland, Seattle, Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami. I mostly follow for fantasy football. College team, die hard Oregon State Beavers! Home town team. I also follow the Miami Hurricanes closely as well as Washington Huskies. Favourite NFL player ever would be Maurice Jones-Drew who has now retired."
If you could compare your own playing style to any NFL star, who would it be and why?
"I don't compare myself to NFL players, they are that 1% elite athlete so it doesn't make sense to me. But I like watching highlights of Mike Vick, Sean Taylor, Ed Reed, and Randy Moss. 'The U' part 2 on 30/30 gets me going."
You have played in Brazil most recently, how did you find the language barrier?
"Brazil was very hard for me as far as language went. I started at QB, we were 3-1 with the 2nd highest scoring offense at that point but I couldn't call audibles or communicate simple changes in the huddle so I switched to OLB/S which worked out better. Easy to see the plays before they develop over there."
What is your favourite memory from your Football career so far?
"3 favourite memories. Playing in the ICFL vs RMFL game in Salt Lake City Utah. Taking a few ICFL guys and playing against the central Oregon blizzard team in Idaho. Winning the LIFFA championship last year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil."
There has been quite a few rookies on board at the Cowboys this season, how do you find training up guys who are completely new to the sport compared to back home where the sport is so much more mainstream?
"Brazil and Ireland have a lot of new guys. One thing in common is the physical part. Outside of the US it seems people don't have that killer instinct to smack someone. They don't like the physical part of the game. But I prefer working with the new guys, they seem more eager to learn, most of them absorb the information and I like teaching."
Obviously in Craigavon the weather quite a lot different to Brazil, do you think overcoming the conditions will be a factor when playing here?
"HUGE difference. Brazil you are playing in 90-95F weather with a mid-day kick off. Fields are dry, ground is hard, you have to force water down 2-3 days before game day. Here, it is hard to get warm, field is always wet, slick, gripping the ball is hard when throwing, WRs dropping balls, fumbles. Weather will be difficult to play in for sure."
We have a lot of rookies this season, what advice would you give to the new guys that have just came on board?
"Get involved and stay involved. You won't get on the field very much so when you do, make a statement. Light someone up, throw a key block, get an INT, and score a TD. Coach can't sit a hitter or playmaker. STAY POSITIVE."
The Cowboys will take on the Westmeath Minotaurs this Sunday at Mullingar RFC, kickoff scheduled for 2pm. There are a limited amount of seats left on the bus, if you want to come and support the 'Boys, drop us a message here or on Facebook.
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For those of you as disgusted as I am with GOP leaders, consider the ramifications of sitting out the midterms. Should Nancy Pelosi regain the Speakership, well, in six words, they'll be coming for your guns. That's a guarantee.
They will be coming for anyone who expresses dissent against their Marxist policies, but before they do, they'll be coming for your guns.
If Democrats regain control of the House, rest assured that your Second Amendment rights will be eviscerated as they very nearly did following the mass shooting by the lunatic in Sandy Hook. Dianne Feinstein -- the loathsome and brazen crook from California -- had her gun ban bill in place, just waiting for a nice, bloody tragedy to exploit.
These are some truly frightening portents.
• Democrats are openly calling for the arrest of Sen. Ted Cruz "for sedition". Never mind the Constitution explicitly grants the power of the purse to Congress, not the President. Never mind that James Madison himself described that the House could, in fact, shut down any program it wanted to. Never mind all that: the Constitution doesn't matter to these hard left sixties retreads. They don't want any political opposition. They want you gone. They want you silent, or in prison, or dead (what do you think Obamacare is really about?).
• MSNBC plainly calls lawful dissent "sedition", presumably punishable by death.
• Democrat Congressman Steve Cohen (TN) labels conservatives "domestic enemies", alluding to presidential actions to secure the country from the Tea Party, veterans, and Constitutional conservatives.
• A public MoveOn.org petition calls for the arrests of Republicans in Congress by the Holder DOJ.
These are some dangerous times, my friends.
Matt Bevin over Mitch McConnell, for example). But I'm not sitting anything out in 2014.
I'm not going AWOL, even with the feckless boobs running the GOP, because they're the last line of defense. Let the RINOs form a third party. The grassroots can and will succeed by avoiding the GOP, the NRSC, the NRCC, and other establishment entities, instead working through independent groups like the Senate Conservatives Fund, FreedomWorks, and Americans For Prosperity.
I urge you to do the same next November and to marshal all the conservatives you can. If you aren't motivated to continue electing conservatives like Ted Cruz... if you aren't pumped up to save your Second Amendment rights and preserve the last vestiges of the Constitution... if you aren't interested in staying on the political battlefield in 2014, well, then don't be surprised when they do come for your guns.
Hat tip: BadBlue News.
I could not agree more. Staying at home in 2014 makes us run a great risk of handing the House back to Nancy Pelosi. That's not an option, as far as I am concerned.
Obama and his henchmen, Reid and Pelosi, have ripped up and thrown the Constitution into the trash! These people are anathema to the victims of this unlawful administration!
they call the ar15 an assault weapon...
like they call the tea party a domestic enemy...
...because they are afraid these things will be used against them for the things they are doing to us...
...rightfully so as that is as it should be...
...they have gone too far...
..and the things they fear because it threatens their illegitimate power to rule over us...
...will be used because with the power they abuse they have made peaceful redress impossible...
It won't matter. The battle is already lost. Even if they lose in 2014, they will eventually win an election and all you say will come to pass, just a little later than expected.
To fight an idea, you need an idea.
If the Republicans want my vote, then they will nominate people I want to vote for. If not, I will vote libertarian, or another third party. I have made a commitment to myself to never vote for the "lesser of two evils" again.
Here here Bard!
Principles and reason are everything.
I'm with you on voting my conscious.
Even it does not lead to a win, because in the larger picture it becomes a winning strategy if a plurality vote so.
I suspect we will be kept from voting our way out of this tyranny by any means possible, including the use of the monopoly of violence against we who resist, monopoly of force the state has afforded themselves on our dime and the sweat of our brows.
Up their arses!
The moment each one of us one at a time deny these tyrants recognition of legitimacy, it is the moment they become the very thing they have become, illegitimate.
It's just the next level of political bigotry from a party with a long history of racial bigotry. Political bigotry is just racial bigotry -- replace blacks with conservative and you get all the basics of political bigotry. Conservative are too stupid to take care of themselves, etc. etc.
The RINO LOSERship never challenges the left's political bigotry because conservatives are a threat to the LOSERship's power. Makes it easy for them if they just sit on the sidelines and let the Ocrats (with their Ocare, and Oconomy) do most of the heavy lifting fighting the new GOP.
The Dems are becoming more and more brazen about their successes with voter fraud, too. That GOP congressmen, like Rubio, McPain, L'il Miss Lindsay, among far too many, are helping the Dems increase their voter theft with illegal aliens is thoroughly unconscionable and a disgrace.
As a constitutional conservative, sitting out an election, in my view, is simply not an option.
I've read here where several mentioned they would vote their conscience and not GOP...
Personally, I think the GOP is dead.... but I also believe (and history has proven this countless times) that when people "vote their conscience" or choose not to vote "the lesser of two evils" - what happens is the party NO ONE wants to win.... wins.
We MUST stand together and even if it means voting the "lesser of two evils" we must vote that way to avoid splitting a conservative vote and allowing the opponent (democrats in this instance) to win..... as their "vote" will not be split. The dead will vote in their favor... as they have in the past.
If you do not vote in 2014 or vote your conscience - we WILL lose... our freedom and our Nation.
"Personally, I think the GOP is dead.... but I also believe (and history has proven this countless times) that when people "vote their conscience" or choose not to vote "the lesser of two evils" - what happens is the party NO ONE wants to win.... wins."
Is this not how we all got into this mess in the first place?
I believe this voting the lesser of two evils is become strategy we are suckers for.
We fall into this trap every election.
How are principled moral candidates going to find it worthy to run if they see a plurality of suckers voting for what they represent as the viable alternative, never mind winning?
There is now no difference between parties. It is time to do the distasteful and scary things, loose upfront but WIN in the long run.
Andrew Brietbart said culture is upstream of politics.
Change your thinking you change culture, you change the world.
It really works.
America was created on such principles and reason.
I've been voting for the lesser of the evils since I cast a ballot for John Anderson. No more. The difference between Dems and RINOs is simply how quickly either will take us to Socialism. If we're going there, I'd just as soon we did it now so we can start the inevitable revolution.
I concur. I do not see what argument you make to a godless, immoral people to stop living off of others. Thus I do not see how "politics as normal" gets us out of this situation. Thus logically this stops when enough of us go Galt and call it quits. Passive resistance Homesteading, shadow economy, etc. Eventually not working will be a crime. When the money stops, this stops. Not before. No farm subsidies and no EBT. Then you will see real conversations.
I will continue to vote as that is my civic duty. However I will vote for those that best represent my approach which is Christ and the Constitution.
God Bless you all, and please, please prepare for when the music stops.
I am not sitting out, if you don't vote you can't beyatch.
We are not even done with 2013 but already professing our 2014 votes?? I think most of what is going on is venting...much needed but venting nonetheless. I also think we all know by now, much can change in very little time. My advice?? Look at each of these 'challenges' as battles yes...but don't keep drawing lines in the sand so tightly that you box yourself in (must be a favorite 'reverse psychology' tactic of theirs), until you are no longer able to win the war. ;)
A great revolutionary once said:
"How do you eat an elephant?" is an old question, and the old answer is "One bite at a time."
Andrew Breitbart said 'culture is upstream of politics' ...
..."it’s not selling out, it’s infiltrating and influencing."-Sarah Palin
A plurality of people have immense power.
A plurality and it's sovereign will are always pertinent to the time it finds itself in.
It is this and the natural inherent sovereignty that the plurality possesses is legitimate and it's legitimacy is a feature of it's power.
This power is the greatest threat that exists to the tyranny breathing down our throats.
When we begin to grasp how much power we naturally posses by dint of our primal rights and freedoms, the tyrants are finished.
The tyrants only hold power over us if we believe they are legitimate.
It is but a fig leaf that hides the naked truth they are, tyrants.
Unworthy of our acknowledgement.
The wise time to vote your conscience is during the primary, not the general election.
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Grocery Rebate Payments 2024: We kindly ask that you read this article through to the conclusion in order to be informed about Grocery Rebate Payments. Who and when will receive the 2024 grocery rebate payment?
Grocery Rebate Payments 2024
In order to offset the higher grocery prices that Canadians are now paying due to inflation, the government of Canada introduced the Grocery Rebate Payment program. When it was unveiled with the Budget 2023, it assisted 11 million eligible Canadians in receiving inflation relief.
The government of Canada has announced that families with low to moderate earnings will be eligible for the rebate. The check or direct transfer is being delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will be paid once a year, as the government has declared that it would only be made once.
So, if you’re a Canadian struggling to keep up with the rates of food inflation that keep rising, stick with us through this piece. You could gain from this program in the future since you will receive your GST/HST credit as well as a Grocery Rebate payment in 2024.
What is the Grocery Rebate Plan?
According to the Food Price Report 2023 for Canada, grocery costs may increase by up to 7% in the near future. This suggests that a four-person Canadian family will spend more than $15,000 on food per year. Because low-income Canadian families will be disproportionately affected by this hike, the government developed the Grocery Rebate scheme in the summer of 2023.
The federal government helps Canadians with lower incomes who are finding it difficult to keep up with rising food prices by providing a one-time payment known as the Grocery Rebate. According to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the proposal is meant to help individuals who are “hardest hit by rising food prices.” To find out if the rebate amount has been credited to your account, you must log into your CRA account.
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- Article Name: Grocery Rebate Payment
- Country: Canada
- Regulators: Canada Revenue Agency
- Purpose: To help cope with rising food inflation
- Rebate Payment Date 2024: Expected in July 2024
- Rebate Amount Range: $225-$628
- CRA Official website: https://www.canada.ca/
Grocery Rebate Payment Amount
The payment amount for 2024 will be based on your financial situation as of February 2024 and your adjusted family net income as of 2022. It will also take into account if you are married and if you have kids.
Usually, the rebate is designed to provide the following benefits:
- For couples with no kids: $306
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- For couples and individuals with two kids: $467
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- Individuals with no kids: $234
- For seniors: $255
It is important to remember that you will receive a reduction in payments if the net income on your tax return is greater than $39,826. Generally speaking, the amount of your February 2023 GST/HST credit will be doubled by the grocery rebate.
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Similar to other government programs, the Grocery Rebate payout is subject to certain qualifying conditions. in order to guarantee that only the nation’s eligible and in need citizens receive the benefits.
We have included a list of some significant qualifying conditions here.
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- The Grocery Rebate is contingent upon your tax return, therefore filing is required in order to be eligible.
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The CRA will automatically determine your eligibility and credit your account with the benefit amount if you meet this requirement. The payment will be processed similarly to how your GST/HST credit was processed.
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The Grocery Rebate will be included in the next regularly scheduled GST/HST credit payment, which is slated for next year. This supplementary payment is intended to assist Canadian families and individuals with modest to low incomes. We anticipate that the Grocery Rebate will be paid on July 5, 2024, as it was in 2023.
You can get the Grocery Rebate without having to fill out an application. The qualified recipients will automatically receive the one-time payment provided their income tax and benefit return for 2022 has been filed. This is expected as the rebate for 2023 was granted based on returns from 2021.
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Huge congratulations are in order.
Model Emily Ratajkowski has announced that she has tied the knot with relatively unknown actor Sebastian Bear-McClard.
The 26-year-old confirmed the news in a series of Instagram posts on Friday.
The couple are thought to have wed at City Hall in New York City, accompanied by friends, according to TMZ.
In a series of photos on Instagram stories after the ceremony, she said:
“Soooo…I have a surprise.
“I got married today.”
One of the photos shows just kissing her cheek while the couple hold hands, showing off both of their simple gold bands.
Meanwhile, the groom is also sporting two other rings: one that says Em, the other saying Rata.
She later added a black-and-white photo of the two of them embracing, which she captioned: “ny”.


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It is the only one capable of predicting the mental health status of each patient on the spot.The solution helps healthcare staff to detect and monitor neurological and mental illnesses in early stages, through speech analysis, identifying vocal biomarkers and with an accuracy of 93%.
The solution is based on a preventive and non-invasive AI platform for the early detection of cognitive impairment, which is automated through speech analysis. This will enable screening of patients for referral to specialist/treatment, improving and optimising the service from the point of view of the patient, the professional and the hospital manager.
It is a 60-second speech analysis test, in which the algorithms will detect if there are memory problems and understand how we store and retrieve knowledge.
After a few minutes, they will send the results (via email or API), through a report that shows the state of mental and neurological health, if it is Excellent, Good or Altered, as well as other relevant characteristics of our mental state.


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The Minack Theatre
Known as Cornwall’s theatre under the stars the Minack theatre is unique and world famous and photographs can never do the Minack justice, to experience the magic of this special place, you must visit for yourself.
Built into the side of a cliff overlooking one of the most stunning beaches and coastlines in Cornwall, The Minack Theatre was the inspiration and life’s work of one remarkable woman, Rowena Cade who started building the Minack in 1931.
Open all year The Minack Theatre and coastal rockery sub tropical gardens are located approximately 45 minutes drive from Mullion Cove Hotel on the Land’s End Peninsula and a great place to visit for a relaxing coffee, or light meal while taking in one of the most spectacular and breathtaking views in all of Cornwall.
In addition The Minack offers a wonderful programme of open air performances for which we strongly recommend that you book in advance.
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