Zanesville Consolidation Study Terminated
06/12/2007 - The APWU has been notified that a proposed consolidation that would have resulted in a mail-processing shift approximately 60 miles across central Ohio will not occur.
“After review, it has been determined that there are currently no significant opportunities to improve efficiency and/or service through consolidation of certain mail processing operations at the Zanesville OH Post Office into the Columbus, OH Processing and Distribution Center,” the Postal Service wrote to the APWU on June 7. “Therefore, no significant changes will be made at this time.”
Zanesville Postmaster Gary Haenisch told the Times Recorder newspaper that both he and the employees — roughly five dozen of whom could have been affected — were pleased with the study’s findings. “I think we do have a very efficient processing facility,” he said. The study there had been announced in November 2005.
Thirty-three AMP feasibility surveys have been terminated or placed on hold since April 2006.


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I made this homemade name alphabet cake for my son Zachary’s 1st birthday. I wanted something different from the giant #1 cake I’d done for his sister’s 1st birthday but that was still a “little” kid cake. Plus we wanted to keep the decorations relatively simple and weren’t really going with any particular character theme. I saw the blocks done for a baby shower cake (on this site – thank you for the inspiration) and I thought it would work well.
We were expecting about 50 guests so I baked an 11×13 cake- ½ yellow and ½ chocolate. I frosted the cake w/buttercream frosting. For the blocks I decided to use rice krispie treats. I made an 8×10 pan of those then using an actual letter block cut a square about the same size. I used 3 squares for each block and mushed & trimmed them until they were a good square shape. I frosted each of those w/white buttercream frosting on 5 sides and let set. I mixed up the 3 colors I planned to use. I started by doing the lines along the edges and then wrote a letter on each block on 5 sides. I let those firm up in the fridge and then I carefully transferred them onto the cake.
I decorated the edges of the homemade name alphabet cake & wrote “Happy Birthday” and it was done. I did do a trial run of one letter block a few days before to decide what size tip to use and how best to hold it. I ended up using a #4 tip I think for the edges and letters. I also traced the footprint of this and cut out 7 of them to get an idea of how to space/place them on the cake and figured that out using the empty cake pan. I knew once I put the blocks on it would be tough to move them so this was a big help to have done before.
I baked a batch of cupcakes to go with the cake just in case we ran out. I made one of them extra big and frosted that white on top & with a big “Z” and gave that to my son to smash & eat. Lots of compliments on the homemade name alphabet block cake and not too much left over.

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Molecular Simulation of Ion-Transport inside Chitosan Membranes
We have presented general ideas to develop a theoretical methodology, based on Molecular simulation and Einstein equation aimed to describe the mechanism and behavior of chitosan-membrane ion conductivity and to obtain its magnitude for different ionic species. Atomistic molecular modelling has been utilized to construct an ionic-conducting polymer electrolyte system consisting of poly(chitosan), H O 2 molecules, and + H O 3 , − OH , 2− 4 SO ions, inside of the simulation cell. The COMPASS force field was used. The simulation allows describing the mechanism of ionic conductivity along the polymer matrix. The theoretical results obtained are compared with previously-reported experimental data for chitosan membranes. The present methodology can be considered as a first step towards understanding these complex problems of technological interest.
P. VINCENZINI and V. BUSCAGLIA
E. López-Chàvez et al., "Molecular Simulation of Ion-Transport inside Chitosan Membranes", Advances in Science and Technology, Vol. 46, pp. 188-198, 2006

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Activision has taken aim at Call of Duty cheaters in a swathe of novel and often hilarious ways over the last few years, from cutting their parachutes so they splat onto the ground in Warzone to straight up taking their guns away. The latest tactic targets those who use illicit tools to activate aim assist while playing with a mouse and keyboard.
The Ricochet anti-cheat team says that when its security detection systems spot such players, the Call of Duty app will simply close itself. No clever trick like cloning another real player from elsewhere in the match. The game will just shut down. "Repeated use of these tools may lead to further account action," the Ricochet group wrote on X. In other words, Activision will likely suspend or permanently ban persistent offenders.
🛡 #Warzone #MW3 #MW2#TeamRICOCHET: Our security detection systems now target players using tools to activate aim assist while using a mouse and keyboard. The Call of Duty application will close if detected.
Repeated use of these tools may lead to further account action.
— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) January 16, 2024
As always, the idea behind this tactic is to level the playing field for everyone. Aim assist is a feature primarily designed for console or controller players to make up for the greater accuracy afforded by a mouse. While this most recent effort to frustrate bad actors won't solve all of Call of Duty's cheating problems (wallhacks still seem to be an issue), annoying cheaters into perhaps changing their habits continues to be a very funny strategy on Activision's part.

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The incident at the Lubrizol chemical plant in Rouen, France, is a powerful reminder that the most drastic safety measures are a must in explosive (Ex) environments.
Safety and health in the workplace, also known as occupational safety, is a fairly recent concept that can be traced back to the first industrial revolution when factory owners began to consider it as a labour-related issue. The Factory Acts of 1802, introduced out of concerns about the poor health of children working in textile mills, marks the beginning of health and safety regulation. Things have changed drastically since then and most countries around the world have enacted laws to protect their workforce, albeit with varying degrees of stringency.
Natural disasters strike at regular intervals on our planet. Every year natural disasters leave huge areas totally devastated. Many experts point the finger at climate change for the increased intensity of storms, flooding and drought that affect millions of people throughout the world.
In an interview with e-tech, IECEx Chair Prof Dr-Ing Thorsten Arnhold speaks about his lifelong involvement in the Ex sector and in IECEx.
I recently attended an international conference in Barcelona. The event was about safety solutions and, among other topics, it also dealt with hazardous areas. For me, as the IECEx Chair, there were many interesting conversations with end users, solution providers and certification bodies. It was very positive to see that the international acceptance and reputation of our System is continuously growing.
Every year sees its share of oil spills, gas leaks or industrial explosions that could have dire consequences for human beings as well as for the environment. They can be caused by the wrong or faulty equipment, poor maintenance and/or by poor operating procedures or mistakes.
Explosive (Ex) atmospheres – also termed hazardous areas/locations – which can be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts, are by no means restricted to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry sectors.
Natural disasters may lead to industrial accidents but man, through non observance of strict safety measures, is more often than not responsible for damages, injuries and fatalities.
Faced with a “What-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up” question, a kid will choose rather conventional careers such as policeman/woman, astronaut, teacher, football player, actor, or singer; models and TV stars are more recent additions to the list. It’s pretty certain that no kid has ever said “I want to be an expert in explosive atmospheres!”
In just six years, the IECEx international conferences have made their mark and have become must-attend events on the annual conference circuit for the Ex industry sector. After Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2014, Gdańsk, Poland, in 2015 and Shanghai, China, in 2017, the city of Split, in Croatia, will host the fifth IECEx International Conference on 23 April 2018, so make sure to save the date in your calendar!
The times when a degree was the ultimate stage in your educational development are long gone. And so are the jobs for life. People today are more likely to switch profession more than once in their lifetime. They may have to completely reinvent themselves to embrace a new career. Even when they stay in their specific domain, technological advances and the digital age in general requires adaptation and ongoing training to keep up with the fast pace of the 21st century.
Every year, the IEC pays tribute to people from its organization, for their distinguished work and commitment to improving the safety, compatibility and energy efficiency of electrical products and systems, with its Thomas Edison Award.
Natural and industrial or accidental disasters can take many forms and have devastating human and material consequences. Some may be prevented or their impact mitigated through forecast, others not. Rescuing victims and repairing damage are essential for a return to normal life. Standardization work by a number of IEC technical committees (TCs) and subcommittees (SCs) may help warn of impending disasters as well as aid in assessing, repairing and mitigating their consequences.
Year in, year out, the list of incidents happening in hazardous areas doesn’t seem to be diminishing. The oil and gas sector has had its share of fires and explosions, obviously, that have been widely reported both in the general media and in specialized trade publications. But it’s not alone. Mining is another sector where risks are high for a number of reasons, including leaks of poisonous gases, dust explosions, collapsing of mine stopes, flooding, or improper use/malfunction of mining equipment, e.g. safety lamps or electrical equipment. Not to mention sugar refineries and food processing plants, and any industry that operates, even partially, in potentially explosive atmospheres.
IECEx, the IEC System for Certification for Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres, chose to hold the 2017 IECEx International Conference in Shanghai, China, on 11-12 April 2017.
Natural and industrial or accidental disasters can take many forms and have devastating human and material consequences. Some may be forecast, others not, and there may be a range of significantly different outcomes. Standardization activities by a number of IEC technical committees (TCs) and subcommittees (SCs) may help warn of impending disasters as well as aid in assessing and mitigating their human and economic impact.
Explosions in a wide range of industrial or other installations can be caused by the wrong or faulty equipment, and/or by poor operating procedures or mistakes. Risks can be significantly reduced if equipment and systems that meet IEC Standards developed by IEC Technical Committee (TC) 31: Equipment for explosive environments, are used.
Some industry sectors are automatically associated with explosive (Ex) atmospheres – oil and gas, petrochemical plants, mining and in particular coal mining. Many others won’t necessarily come to mind although the risk of fire and explosion exists and needs to be heeded. Food processing, sugar refineries, grain handling and storage, printing, paper and textile industries, sawmills, woodworking areas or waste treatment operations are all potential hazardous areas. Not to mention gas stations or aircraft refuelling and hangars.
When the term electric vehicle (EV) comes up, it usually brings to mind electric cars and possibly buses or other means of urban transportation. Seldom do we see the mention of industrial vehicles, although they represent 60% of the global EV market. Even rarer is the mention of Ex-proof industrial EVs, which are increasingly used in hazardous areas, replacing diesel-powered vehicles.
The oil and gas industry sector has faced many challenges in recent years. The severe drop in oil prices has affected companies and economies throughout the world. In parallel, the need to for developed and developing countries to tackle climate change, introduce cleaner energy sources – renewables such as solar and wind, hydro – into the mix and become more energy efficient has seen some significant results when the Paris Agreement entered into force on 4 November 2016.
The interoperation between electrical and mechanical energies has existed for a long time. In standardization and conformity assessment, the need to provide a holistic solution to cover both is vital for industry and the community. While this may have been a given for most industries, the Ex sector has, for many years, focused exclusively on electrical equipment for its standardization and conformity assessment needs. This is no longer the case.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is increasingly used in locations that need constant monitoring – banks, casinos, airports, military installations or shopping malls, to name but a few. A great number of municipalities around the world have installed CCTV cameras in sensitive areas of their cities to deter criminality and monitor traffic. Many industry sectors resort to video surveillance in their manufacturing processes. And video cameras are playing a major role in the monitoring and management of explosive (Ex) areas.
Miners had learnt the hard way that their jobs were fraught with risks – fire damp, methane accumulation or suspended coal dust – when electric power was introduced. All it took to ignite methane for instance was a spark emitted by a lighting fixture or a motor. And the rapid growth of the oil and gas industry in the 20th century and the numerous accidents and explosions that occurred in oil drilling operations and refineries raised awareness of the dangers facing those working in this sector.
Batteries come in all forms and shapes and are probably the most common and widespread means of energy storage. From the AA or AAA type you buy at your local supermarket to the highly-sophisticated new generation of batteries used in smart portable devices, there are millions of products on offer. Not to forget electric vehicles (EVs). To increase their capacity and minimize their size, the batteries that power them are the focus of intense research and development throughout the world.
Contrary to preconceived ideas, hazardous areas are not the “privilege” of a few specific industry sectors. They can be found almost anywhere at any given time when certain conditions leading to the formation of an explosive atmosphere are met.
Do you realize that your local bakery may be a potentially hazardous location? In fact any area where flour, sugar, or any other type of powder is stored or processed is a potential risk area. Your kitchen as well, if you think of it, since you’re bound to regularly use a wide variety of ingredients in powder form.
Workers are increasingly mobile and a growing number of enterprises around the world provide their workforce with mobile devices such as tablets, phablets or smartphones. Moreover, many people favour tablets over laptops when traveling or doing field work. The Ex industry sector is no exception.
The dramatic incident at the Formosa Fun Coast, a water park in Taiwan, at the end of June was an extremely tragic but important reminder that dust explosions are real and that any activity that involves the use of powder or dust is potentially hazardous.
Anyone of us can be in close contact with Ex or explosive atmospheres. They are not restricted to oil refineries, offshore oil rigs, gas plants or mines. While many industries operate in potentially hazardous environments, risks are also present in transportation: gas station or aircraft refuelling zones fully qualify as Ex areas.
More than a century ago, the introduction of electrical apparatus for signalling and lighting in coal mines provoked many electrically-induced explosions of flammable gases and dust. Consequentially, specific types of protection were developed to prevent explosions by eliminating contact between an explosive atmosphere and an ignition source.
IECEx (IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres) has continued to grow in the past year. The IECEx International Conferences – in 2012 in the UAE (United Arab Emirates), and in 2014 in Malaysia – have contributed to increase awareness and visibility in the Middle East and Asia. The IECEx Certified Persons Scheme, launched in late 2010, has really taken off since 2013, benefitting from the support of several majors in the oil and gas industry.
In less than 20 years, the LED (light-emitting diode) technology has emerged as an increasingly popular light source. LED-based lighting solutions, first used in commercial and industrial environment, can now be found in all kinds of environments and applications. The new generation of LED lights is more efficient, less costly, lasts longer and can be fitted in any kind of lamp or luminaire available on the market.
Batteries are probably the most common and widespread means of energy storage. From the AA or AAA type you buy at your local supermarket to the highly sophisticated new generation of batteries used in EVs (electric vehicles) or by utilities, there are millions of products on offer.
AFSEC (African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission) and IECEx (IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres) are organizing an international seminar in Lumumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 7-8 September 2014. The event is organized in collaboration with AFREC (African Energy Commission) and OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle), and in partnership with the Katanga mining authorities and Moïse Katumbi Chapwe, the governor of the Katanga Province.
While many countries throughout the world are integrating renewable energy sources into their energy mix, they still rely heavily on fossil fuels. According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), as primary sources of electricity generation, oil, gas and coal together account for the lion’s share (67,4%) of the world’s supply (IEA 2010).
Wherever cereals are grown in large quantities it is common to see silos used to store grain. Not so common is the knowledge that in these silos, or with any of the food processing equipment likely to be found alongside them, the thin layer of dust resulting from the processing has the potential to make a farm go up in flames.
It is important that the people working in explosive areas are competent and have the most up-to-date knowledge. Not having this knowledge could have serious repercussions, including costing live
In explosive areas, seemingly small failures can have disastrous effects. To meet the world’s ever increasing demand for energy, the oil and gas industries have built larger and more complex installations for extraction, processing and distribution, requiring increasing levels of capital investment. To protect these investments and the people working in the installations, compliance with International Standards is paramount.
A BBC News item dated 30 December 1986 announced that more than 200 canaries still employed in UK mines were to be made gradually redundant throughout 1987. The article stated that “new electronic detectors will replace the birds because they are said to be cheaper in the long run and more effective in indicating the presence of pollutants in the air otherwise unnoticed by miners.”
Offshore oil platforms, refineries, shipyards, gas and oil tankers operate 24 hours a day. Most human activities may go at a reduced pace at night but the tanker will continue to trace its route across the ocean, the rig will continue to drill or pump oil, and refineries never stop refining crude oil. Night-shift crews need powerful and reliable lighting to be able to work when it is dark. Lighting fixtures, as with any other piece of equipment or device used in hazardous areas, have to be explosion-proof.
Oil and gas refining, chemical processing, coal mining, paper and textile manufacturing, grain handling and storage, sugar refining. These are very different industrial sectors that have one thing in common. They all have hazardous areas in which flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts present a fire or explosion hazard. The use of on-site electrical equipment just adds another spark to this dangerous mix. IECEx, the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres, is globally recognized as helping companies tame hazards in Ex (explosive) areas.
Potentially explosive environments are obvious terrains in which to choose to deploy robots. During the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, robotic submersibles were sent underwater to contain and ultimately cap the spill on the sea floor, where direct human intervention was impossible. But most robots used in Ex atmospheres don't operate in such difficult and extreme conditions.
China has seen huge economic changes in the past three decades. The state began to reform its economy at the end of the 1970s, shifting from a state-planned to a market economy. This move gave many industry sectors free rein to develop and grow, locally and internationally. Chinese industry is now a major player in the global market. China is also the country that has the world’s largest population.
Ex or explosive atmospheres are not restricted to oil refineries, offshore oil rigs, gas plants or mines. Many other industries also operate in potentially hazardous environments: sugar refineries, flour mills, grain silos and the paper and textile sectors, to name a few. Ex risks also exist in transportation.
Ron Sinclair, Managing Director of the private certification body Baseefa Ltd., was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the UK’s (United Kingdom’s) 2011 New Year’s Honours List for his services to Certification and Standards.


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Best Hotels in Mashhad
List of Hotels in Mashhad
Darvishi Hotel Luxury Residency
Almas Hotel 2 near The Haram
Ghasr Talaee Hotel a 5-Star Residency
Almas Novin Hotel a Very Stylish and Modern Place
Homa Hotel with Ease of Access to Metro Lines
Homa International Hotel in Mashhad is one of the largest five-star hotels in Mashhad. This hotel is built on 6 floors and has 135 rooms. This luxurious hotel has several sections, including the main building, villa section and apartments, which are equipped with the latest modern and up-to-date equipment. In 2016, this hotel was renovated and currently provides the best facilities to pilgrims. As one of the most accessible residencies in this city, Homa Hotel is close to Mashhad Metro.
Homa 1 Hotel Mashhad has several restaurants and dining halls, sauna and jacuzzi, massage parlor, shuttle service to the Imam Reza Holy Shrine, airport transportation service or airport reception, tennis court and many other facilities. This hotel is only 20 minutes away from the local shrine and 25 minutes away from Mashhad airport and railway station.
Pardisan Hotel a Good Residency with Less City Noise
As one of the top and best of Mashhad hotels, Pardisan Hotel has been awarded 5 stars and is located in the best weather area of Mashhad. This hotel is built in a green space and this has made it far from any air pollution and noise pollution. Pardisan Hotel was built in 1380 on five floors and includes 162 rooms and suites.
The types of rooms in Pardisan Hotel include a royal and luxury one-bed room, a royal twin-bed room and a luxury one-bedroom double room, a luxury double-bed room, a luxury three-bed room, a luxury and royal 4-person connecting room. The hotel has a wide view of the street, mountains and surrounding fields, but it does not have a view of the local shrine.
If you like to visit more laid back part of Iran, traveling to Kish Island would be a good idea. The Kish island has many nice beaches and good hotels that you can relax in there. Also, this island is very beautiful and you can do lots of water sports activities in there.

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DURHAM — University of New Hampshire hockey coach Dick Umile acknowledged Thursday that standout junior defenseman Blake Kessel is considering forgoing his senior year and turning pro.
Kessel, a first-team All-Hockey East player, was a sixth-round draft pick in 2007 of the New York Islanders, who own his rights. On a UNH team that’s already losing its top three scorers to graduation, Kessel ranked fourth on the team with 27 points (five goals, 22 assists).
A puck-moving defenseman with an offensive upside, Kessel is reportedly feeling pressure from the Islanders to leave college and begin his pro career in their system.
Umile, who supported the decision by former first-round pick James van Riemsdyk to leave school after his sophomore year two years ago, said he would favor Kessel returning for his senior season.
“I definitely think it would be great for him to come back,” said Umile, “and I don’t think he’s opposed to coming back.”
Umile said he has spoken to Kessel since UNH’s season ended with a loss to Notre Dame in the NCAA tournament’s Northeast Regional in Manchester on Sunday, and will speak with him more over the coming days.
“We don’t know (what he’s going to decide),” said Umile. “I think his plan right now … I don’t think he’s looking to run out the door.”
The Wildcats are losing two of their regular defensemen — Matt Campanale and Mike Beck — to graduation, but returning Brett Kostolansky, Damon Kipp and Connor Hardowa.
Kessel is the younger brother of Phil Kessel, who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs and began his NHL career with the Boston Bruins.


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Description - Mapping Terrorism Research by Magnus Ranstorp
Containing essays by an array of top international scholars, this new book provides a comprehensive analytical critique of the current state of research in the terrorism and counterterrorism studies field, what it has substantively achieved over the years and where it should be heading in the future. Offering an overall examination of research achievements and gaps in scholarly efforts towards understanding terrorism as a complex behavioural and social phenomenon, it also assesses various research approaches into counterterrorism studies, clearly identifying a pathway for prioritized future research agendas in the field. This future research agenda is further enhanced by the provision of an appendix containing 444 identified research topics developed by the United Nations Terrorism Prevention Branch. Mapping Terrorism Research builds a cohesive, interdisciplinary and high-quality research agenda in terrorism and counterterrorism for future generations of academic students, scholars as well as practitioners, and will appeal to students of terrorism studies, political science and international relations.
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This is book number 2 in the Battle Angel Alita Deluxe series.
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After more than a decade out of print, the original cyberpunk action classic returns in glorious 400-page hardcover deluxe editions, featuring an all-new translation, color pages, and new cover designs!
In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down and taking out those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity as she begins to revel in her own bloodlust?
About the Author
Regarded as one of the finest action illustrators in global comics, Yukito Kishiro is best-known for creating the cyberpunk manga Battle Angel Alita. When he was only 17, Kishiro was nominated for Japanese publisher Shogakukan's Best New Comic award. Creator of other popular manga titles, Kishiro is known for his strong characters, original settings, and intricate, lifelike artwork.

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Class – Expressions in Oil
Instructor – Barbara Perrotti
Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color by Kevin McPherson
Painting the Impressionist Landscape by Lois Griffel
Good exercise: Paint colored blocks in pure “crayon” colors in different lights.
Opposites vibrate next to each other.
Reflection of sky on water (foreground) Cools to warms
Keep your painting inviting you back
Stop before you’re finished
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- delivered 180 much-needed PPE kits to teachers and farmworkers throughout the South Dade community.
- met with ith City of Miami Commissioner Jeffrey Watson in regards to reinstating the Overtown Community Oversight Board. He agreed to introduce legislation in favor of reinstatement.
- completed an asset-map training and will begin creating a map of BIPOC-owned businesses, AAPI small businesses, public transportation infrastructure, and historical sites in South Dade.
- met with County Commissioner Keon Hardemon to discuss Overtown priorities and Commissioner Sally Heyman to discuss introducing legislation around phone call fee reform for the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department (which passed!)
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text: Claustrophobia is, for me personally, the scariest Slender game out so far. In Claustrophobia, you have to find ten keys and you are in some sort of a hedge maze. This is also the hardest Slender, because, unlike some of the others like Sanatorium and Mansion, there are no memorable spots in the whole maze. Except for a HUGE statue in the middle (at least I think it’s in the middle). The keys are EXTREMELY hard to find and in most cases, you have to turn around after you collect a key. So, unless you know Slender isn’t right behind you, don’t go collect a key you have just seen. Also, you spawn in a different spot EVERY TIME. So, you can’t remember where a key is in relation to where you spawn. Tobuscus and PewDiePie haven’t played this map yet, so I won’t include a video until they do.


I heard from a public health colleague this week, whose work and time are partly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that the CDC did not want to be acknowledged as a funding source in a research paper addressing gun violence. Apparently, CDC scientists have marching orders to be more concerned about unflattering facts about gun violence, than about gun violence itself. That’s ideology 1, epidemiology 0.
The score does not improve after that. In high-profile media coverage you have likely seen, we learned that the Trump Administration had, in an early indication of its ominous priorities, effectively issued gag orders to the USDA and the EPA. Apparently, we the people are to be kept uninformed not only about guns, but also about such matters of minor importance as our food supply, and the environment. And perhaps everything else, too, since the White House message to the press was: just keep your mouth shut.
The new normal, apparently, is to stand our ground- except where facts are concerned. We want no part of those.
Let’s be clear, silence where science ought to be is a grave threat to us all. Those of you who are avowed fans of science as I am need no convincing. To anyone else: well, there is no one else. Just about everyone is a fan of science, it’s just that some don’t realize it. Everyone using the Internet; everyone who has ever flown on a plane or driven across a suspension bridge; anyone who has ever gone out to enjoy the spectacle of a perfectly predicted eclipse or meteor shower…is a fan of science. So, too, is everyone who has ever thrown a light switch.
Apparently, the switch is being turned off in the White House to keep disquieting facts in the shadows. The EPA, for instance, told us about lead in the water in Flint, Michigan. In a world where the EPA is muzzled, we might still be in the dark about that. The USDA tells us about food-borne outbreaks, and recalls. Silence, in this case, aids and abets the designs of salmonella.
Admittedly, the conclusions of science can be inconvenient. The problems in Flint, for instance, began with a focus on cost cutting. Science pointed out that the brains of children were being mortgaged to pay for it. Does any parent, whatever your stock portfolio, think this is something we’d be better off not knowing?
And lead in Flint is just one entry in an infamous parade that puts profit ahead of public health. If recent concerns about BPA, or glyphosate, or dioxin fail to convince you, it’s time to see Erin Brockovich again.
We are all dependent on the unfettered work and the unmuzzled communication of the EPA, and USDA, and FDA, and CDC to make informed decisions about the risks around us. Unless you have a toxicology lab in your garage, or are conducting elaborate epidemiologic surveillance in your basement, you are very unlikely to learn about them on your own. Absent access to the work of agencies serving the public health, we’d be none the wiser, a few might well be richer, and the rest of us sicker without knowing why. Conspiracy theorists could blame it all on vaccines, or sunspots.
Good science is an enemy to no one, since it advances understanding and knowledge, and thus choice. Good science empowers us with options. In medicine, we speak of “informed consent,” because uninformed consent is oxymoronic. Censorship, of course, keeps us uninformed- or worse, misinformed. Ignorance is the ultimate form of repression.
Scientists are the first to acknowledge that the sounds of science are not always, immediately, perfectly in tune. It can take any number of revisions to get the lyrics and melody of truth just right. But this very process leads us robustly and reliably toward truth and understanding. This very process informs and empowers us, as reliably as the progress from Kitty Hawk to the moon and Mars and beyond; from Morse to Microsoft; from miasms to the microbiome; from van Leeuwenhoek to Hubble; from the iron lung to drug-eluting intracoronary stents and pharmacogenomics. Science reliably, robustly, relentlessly informs and empowers us.
In a world of science silenced at the whim of tyrants, the sun would still revolve around a flat earth. Polio would still menace every parent’s beloved child come spring. And the lead would still be flowing in Flint. We would know nothing about dioxin, or BPA, or hexavalent chromium. The first we would learn about the mass extinctions we are inducing would be the disappearance of the last remaining lion, and tiger, and bear. And our first clue about climate change would be the cooking of our own goose in it, to an irrefutable cinder.
I have a friend who told me he voted for Trump for one reason only: the Second Amendment. I have a question for him and others like him: what purpose can the Second Amendment possibly serve when the First Amendment is desecrated? When science is subordinated to silence, and the press to propaganda- only tyrants control the flow of information. However patriotic your intentions, you will be aiming your arms at all the wrong targets. It is the pernicious nature of propaganda in the service of tyranny that it can convert even true patriots into pawns. In the guise of pop-culture diversion, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, conveys this very point.
Science informs and empowers, and is the enemy only to those who have cause to fear truth and understanding. Silence where science ought to be- sciLence- serves the unscrupulous secrets that favor shadows, and the profits of few over the good of many. SciLence is a vividly clear danger to us all that is suddenly, alarmingly present.
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The Jets offense should have more success against the Raiders than they did last week against the Dolphins defense. The problem is the Raiders offense is better than what the Jets faced last week against Miami. Derek Carr has a big day and the Raiders cruise.
Raiders 35, Jets 20
Raiders TE Darren Waller vs. Jets safeties Marcus Maye and Ashtyn Davis
The Raiders have several weapons on offense who can create problems for the Jets, but the one who might give Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams the biggest headache is Waller. The 28-year-old tight end has been extremely productive this year. He has a team-high 64 catches for 542 yards and five touchdowns. With running back Josh Jacobs sidelined with a sprained ankle, expect Raiders coach Jon Gruden to throw the ball a lot in this one. Waller figures to get a lot of targets.
“He is excellent, he’s one of the top [tight ends] in the league right now,” Williams said. “He’s very productive, you can see the comfort that [Derek] Carr has and finding him and he’s playing very well.”
The Jets will surely attack Waller with a group effort, but it will largely fall on Maye and Davis, the Jets’ safety combination. Maye has had some good moments this year and is now the Jets’ only veteran in the secondary. Davis, the rookie third-round pick, became the starter last month and has been up and down. This will be a big test for him if he is matched up with Waller.
Another line look: The Jets will be rolling out their seventh different starting offensive line this week. Pat Elflein will make his second start at left guard with Alex Lewis now on the non-football injury list. George Fant is expected to return at right tackle after missing last week with ankle and knee injuries.
This has been a problem all season with players going in and out of the lineup. Coach Adam Gase said the bigger adjustment has been when players have gone out during games. This week they have been able to prepare with the five starters.
“I think that’s probably more frustrating than anything,” Gase said of making in-game changes. “At least if you had a week’s worth of practice and you know, ‘Hey, here’s my five guys going out there,’ you feel way more confident. When you’re going, ‘Here’s my five guys. All right, this guy just went out, he’s going here. OK, now that guy’s back, now this guy got hurt. So, you’ve got to shift him around,’ … that’s where it gets a little dicey.”
Another happy opponent: The Raiders arrive in New Jersey having lost their last two games, hurting their playoff chances. But the Jets are every scuffling team’s favorite opponent. The Jets have faced seven teams coming off a loss this season and were just what was needed to cure whatever ailed that team. The Raiders were smoked by the Falcons last week, 43-6, so they should show up at MetLife Stadium focused on getting back on track. The Jets can’t seem to get a mediocre opponent riding a winning streak that they might be able to catch napping.
Old man gore: The Jets continue to ride 37-year-old Frank Gore as a big part of their offense. Gore had 21 touches last week against the Dolphins. With rookie La’Mical Perine on IR, expect the Jets to continue to feature Gore, who did rip off some nice runs last week.
“He loves the game,” Jets offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said. “He’s as football smart a player as I’ve ever been around, including the quarterbacks that I’ve had an opportunity to coach. He knows when a run is called based on the front, how the linebackers are, where the ball should go. And so that’s why Frank can do what he can do at this age and he works tremendously hard.”
Oh Henry: The Jets did a lot of work on Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III before the draft this year. The Jets were in the market for a receiver but decided to take tackle Mekhi Becton in the first round before grabbing Denzel Mims in the second round.
The Raiders made Ruggs the first receiver drafted, taking him No. 12 overall. Ruggs has blazing speed and is averaging 18.4 yards per reception this year, but only has 17 catches for 312 yards and one touchdown.
With the Jets starting rookie cornerbacks Lamar Jackson and Bryce Hall, the Raiders will have opportunities to throw the ball down the field. Ruggs should get some shots.

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text: Although they’re actually triangles, the public plazas at the intersection of Broadway and the north-south avenues are all called squares. Perhaps the most famous of these is at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue: Times Square. Originally called Longacre Square, in 1904 the New York Times moved into the then newly erected Times Building and the plaza was officially renamed in its honor. However, less than ten years later, the Times moved west to a mid-block home at 229 West 43rd Street, leaving the old building mostly vacant. A hundred years after they moved into their first home in the area, the Times was again making plans to move, this time further even further west.

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Central Lakes Trust invests in region's youth in latest funding round
Local tamariki and rangatahi will benefit most from the recent November grant round of the Central Lakes Trust (CLT).
In a media release announcing how funds have been divvied up, grants manager Mat Begg says 15 out of 21 grants approved by the board have a focus on assisting the region's young people in one way or another.
From driving skills to work placement programmes, double glazing for the Teviot Valley Educare, to an anti-bullying programme; investment in local youth was at the forefront of this grants round, he says.
The Central Otago Principals Association (COPA) referral programme received renewed support for the next three years.
The programme, a CLT initiative dating back to 2006, channels funds into all of the five secondary schools in the region, providing additional resources for special education.
Mr Begg says “Each school uses the funds differently depending on the year group and their needs. But often it is used in the form of a teacher aide. While some students benefit directly, all students in the class gain from having additional support as this frees up the teacher.”
The programme's proved even more relevant as schools emerge from Covid-affected years.
Dunstan High School’s Nathan Love says “I would not hesitate to endorse that COPA funding is even more relevant in the current education environment than may have been the case since its inception in 2006. Certainly, over the past 16 years, hundreds of students have benefited from COPA funding but, without a doubt, in 2022 secondary schools are enrolling more year nine and ten students who struggle with their learning.”
Roxburgh Area School’s Tania Miller says “The funding is still extremely relevant in today’s environment. We have a significant number of students with very diverse learning needs. They do not qualify for Ministry funding but they still benefit hugely from one-on-one or small group assistance."
There's also funding this round for the Sticks 'n Stones anti bullying programme, which operates within the region to empower young people to prevent bullying, and build resilience.
The Otago Secondary Sports Association receive $5,000 towards the programme costs of a Central Otago-based events and competitions coordinator for the five high schools in the CLT area.
Funding was also approved to support the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, who every second year tour the primary schools of Central Lakes providing an interactive introduction to classical music and orchestral instruments.
“This is a really good experience to be able to bring to the regions - the tour is currently underway,” Mr Begg says.
Twenty-one grants in total were approved by the board at the last meeting of the calendar year, totalling almost $800,000 bringing the grants approved for the financial year ending March 31, 2023 to $7.95 million.

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Invesco Powershares’ European investor report finds smart beta usage increasing across Europe
The Invesco Powershares’ European investor research report for 2017 reveals that smart beta strategies are helping investors face the challenges of the investment market.
The report, entitled ‘Smart beta strategies: more bricks for portfolio building’, reports that challenges such as low yields, hard to find value and shorter time horizons are making it more and more difficult for professional investors to achieve their clients’ objectives.
Industry practitioners in six European markets were consulted – portfolio managers, Chief Investment Officers, fund selectors and fund analysts. The firm writes that only around one in five of the over 400 respondents, from the UK, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and France, do not yet use smart beta, adding that smart beta usage is increasing across Europe, and that strategies are becoming more sophisticated.
Mike Paul, Head of Invesco PowerShares EMEA, says: “The life of a professional investor is not getting any easier. Clients’ investment horizons are contracting, portfolio reviews are becoming more frequent and risk management is becoming as important as returns in an uncertain world. Smart beta is no panacea, but it does have the potential to help with major and emerging challenges such as low yields and finding value. Smart beta users are clearly recognising these benefits, not only increasing their allocations but becoming more sophisticated the longer they are invested.”
Key findings in the report include the fact that short-termism is on the rise, with more than three quarters of respondents experiencing pressure to deliver portfolios that perform strongly in a shorter time frame. Demand for monthly portfolio performance reviews is surging, too. Professional investors are increasingly turning to smart beta as an approach to achieving their clients’ investment objectives in this environment.
Low yields, the need to find value, and correlation of assets are the most significant challenges identified by professional investors, the survey found. The firm writes: “We are seeing increasing sophistication amongst smart beta users. As the length of their investment in smart beta increases, their knowledge is growing. They become more expert and take a more sophisticated approach to investing. There is a noticeable shift from traditional, asset-based allocation to more risk-based allocation as knowledge increases.”
The report also found that the decision to adopt smart beta strategies is primarily proactive, based on conviction and the desire for diversification. Both of these have been identified by almost half of all users. And, as users become more expert, the importance of conviction in decision-making rises while the desire to diversify becomes less significant.
The strategies that users are looking for are changing. Looking at retail professional investors, in particular, momentum, quality and multi-factor strategies are booming, with usage of these three strategies almost doubling from 2016 to 2017.
Although most users are still focussed on equity asset classes, there is growing interest for smart beta in the fixed-income area. The survey found that well over half of institutional investors would consider allocating to fixed-income smart beta strategies.
The report find that the outlook is positive and user satisfaction is extremely high. Some 97 per cent of users report that smart beta allocations are meeting or exceeding expectations, and three out of four plan to increase their allocations. Even more would recommend smart beta to colleagues.
The report concludes that although smart beta is growing, there is entrenched scepticism amongst non-users, over half of whom explain their reluctance as coming from a firm belief in active management. Future growth depends on education, communication and product development to address the challenges of smart beta and the concerns of non-users.


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Heading into the final weekend of the regular season, the Capitals have locked up home-ice advantage, the Metropolitan Division title and the President's Trophy.
But there are still two games left on the NHL regular-season schedule before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin next Wednesday.
On the road for the final time this season, the Capitals take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday afternoon. Like the Capitals, the Bruins too have locked up a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But unlike the Capitals, the Bruins still have seeding to play for.
But with top defenseman Torey Krug out with a lower-body injury, and top forward Brad Marchand serving the final game of his 2-game suspension, the Bruins will be severely shorthanded. The Capitals will be shorthanded as well, as both Brett Connolly and John Carlson will be out of the lineup.
What: Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins
Where: TD Garden. Boston, Mass.
When: 3:00 p.m. ET. (Capitals GameTime gets things started at 2:30 p.m. ET)
TV Channel: Capitals vs. Bruins will be broadcast on NBC.
Live Stream: You can watch the Capitals vs. Bruins game on NBC Sports' live stream page.
WHEN IS THE CAPITALS-BRUINS GAME?
The Capitals (54-18-8) take on the Boston Bruins (44-30-76) on Saturday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden.
WHAT CHANNEL IS THE CAPITALS-BRUINS GAME ON?
The Capitals-Bruins game will be broadcast on NBC at 3:00 p.m. Capitals GameTime gets things started at 2:30 p.m. ET with Capitals Extra recapping the all the action following the game. Both the pre and postgame shows will be on CSN. (CSN channel Finder)
WHERE CAN I STREAM THE CAPITALS-BRUINS GAME?
The Capitals vs. Bruins game is available to stream live through NBC Sports' live stream page and is available to authenticated NBC Sports subscribers on desktops, tablets, mobile devices and connected TVs anywhere in the United States.
WHAT ARE THE LINES FOR THE CAPITALS-BRUINS GAME?
Here are the projected lines for the Capitals based on Friday's practice.
Alex Ovechkin - Nicklas Backstrom - TJ Oshie
Marcus Johansson - Engeni Kuznetsov - Justin Williams
Paul Carey - Lars Eller - Andre Burakovsky
Daniel Winnik - Jay Beagle - Tom Wilson
Dmitry Orlov - Matt Niskanen
Brooks Orpik - Kevin Shattenkirk
Karl Alzner - Nate Schmidt
Philipp Grubauer starts with Braden Holtby as backup
Brett Connolly, John Carlson,
Frank Vatrano - Patrice Bergeron - David Backes
DrewStafford - David Krejci - David Pastrnak
Matt Beleskey - Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson - Sean Kuraly
Dominic Moore - Riley Nash - Tim Schaller
Zdeno Chara - Brandon Carlo
John-Michael Liles - Adam McQuaid
Colin Miller - Kevan Miller
Anton Khudobin starts, Tuukka Rask as backup
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Eradication of feudalism and capitalism would free millions
The PML-N (Pakistan Muslim league) leader and Chief Minister of the largest province, Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, continues to warn the ruling classes and rich of Pakistan of a possible backlash from the rural poor. He is talking about possible unrest from the poor affected by the floods if the government fails to provide relief and re-house for them. In a media interview, he said that if the affected rural population fails to be re-housed then it must be prepared to face angry and violent protests in Lahore and other cities. There are other politicians in the country who are issuing calls for revolution and rebellion against feudal lords and corrupt politicians. Serious capitalist commentators and intellectuals are also warning the ruling elite about possible unrest and violent protests and marches.
The more serious far-sighted sections of the ruling elite are worried about the situation and what the future holds. There are small scale protests and demonstrations already taking place in most of the flood affected areas. They can feel the growing anger and discontent of the poor masses. They are also blaming each other for this situation, which is becoming potentially more dangerous with every passing day. The situation was not very optimistic for the ruling elite before the floods. Now the floods have made the situation more complicated and explosive.
Nearly a month after floods that devastated twenty percent of the country and hit at least 20 million people, the spectre of social unrest and polarisation are stalking the nation. Torrential rains have had a catastrophic impact on people. The consequential economic losses could see the country default on an IMF loan and leave eight million people dependent on aid for survival. There is mounting anger against the government.
Flood survivors camping out in miserable conditions – up to ten million of them still without shelter- have staged angry protests against the government, shutting main highways and police were mobilised. Devastation of farm land and transport links mean that food prices rocketed, fanning frustration among the masses.
Besides inflation, people have suffered an electricity crisis for years, but now the floodwaters have forced power stations to close, exacerbating energy cuts and leaving entire communities without power.
Alienation towards the government has increased and, in the long run, can result in massive internal instability, widespread unrest and social disintegration, if a socialist alternative is not embrace by the working class and the poor. The reactionary pro-capitalist opposition could capitalize on this situation in the long-term. Reactionary religious extremists could benefit, if the working class movement fails to build an alternative platform of struggle. In the absence of a strong working class movement, the religious extremist forces can move to fill the political vacuum that already exists in society.
The government is already very weak and continues to hang by a thread. If the opposition parties decide to join the protests, the unrest and protests can be very powerful and can bring the government down. If the clashes between the protesters and government get out of control, the military could be compelled to move in to try and ‘pacify’ the protest movement. The Al-Qaeda-linked reactionary extremist groups and other Islamic extremist forces also can take advantage of the situation and make big gains. This all depends on the balance of forces at critical conjunctures. The role of the working class will be key and decisive.
The media has castigated the government response to the crisis in talk shows, scathing editorials and a series of damaging news reports. Private TV channels are constantly exposing the weaknesses and incapability of the government. So far, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) have yet to agitate en masse against the government. As the PML-N heads the provincial government in Punjab, one of the worst hit areas, some observers believe the mainstream opposition could also come unstuck over the disaster. In Muzafar Garh, one of the worst-affected districts of southern Punjab, officials openly admit it is beyond their capability to reach out to the 2.5 million local victims. People are blocking roads and highways, looting food trucks and protesting at not getting relief. The situation could easily get out of control, at some point, most likely when the reconstruction phase starts as the floods recede.
In Sindh province, where flooding has ravaged valuable rice and cotton crops and killed livestock, the adviser to the Chief Minister and renowned economist, Qaiser Bengali, acknowledged the dangers: “There is a great social risk. Food prices are really high, lots of crops have been destroyed and lots of cattle died, so if we do not pay attention to these issues, there will be huge demonstrations. Pakistan is so fragile that the government can be threatened as soon as there is social unrest. It is less a matter of the government than a matter of stability of the state”.
Concerns have been widely raised that in the long-term religious charities, which are exploiting the aid vacuum to provide welfare, could flourish in some areas and can increase their influence in the local communities. Qaisar Bengali stated: “People will say religious groups deliver, the state does not, and so the power of the mosque and of the religious schools will get stronger”.
Threat of rural discontent
The failure of Pakistan’s rulers to provide basic levels of services to its citizens has justifiably provoked widespread disillusionment and despondency. Besides the human suffering caused by this repeated failure to provide public welfare, the ongoing conflict with militant reactionary extremists has created a dangerous situation. The brewing discontent potentially provides the basis for further de-stablisation. The majority of the Pakistani population still lives in rural areas. There exist enormous widespread social inequalities in these areas.
Poverty in rural Pakistan is still strongly correlated with landlessness. Almost 70% of the rural population has no land, while a minuscule percentage of large landowners control a major proportion of cultivable land. This unequal land ownership persists across the country, despite the fact that agriculture is the most feasible livelihood for the rural poor, who lack education and other skills, resulting in little employment options within their localities. This situation explains why so many poor farmers agree to crop sharing agreements, whereby they give away half of their produce to a landowner, just for getting access to a piece of land.
Recent research indicates that land distribution patterns have been changing for the worse. Besides continued concentration of land in a few hands, there is a reduction in the total area given out to sharecroppers. The demand for capital-intensive cash crops and the growing influence of the multinational agricultural business interests may be factors behind this trend. It is, nonetheless, a cause of greater problems and stress for the rural poor. Many rural families are now making ends meet by livestock rearing, sending family members to find work in cities, or working as daily wage labourers for measly wages.
Two previous governments, led by General Ayub Khan and Zulifqar Ali Bhutto, in the 1960s and 1970s, respectively tried to undertake half-hearted land reforms and redistribution measures. Yet both these attempts had major weaknesses and lacked effective implementation. There was hardly any impact on redistribution of land holdings. After the judiciary decided against the need for land reforms back in the early 1980s, the motivation and justification for introducing further reforms dissipated.
Occupation of Military land
On the other hand, attempts to prohibit tenants’ evictions from property owned by landlords, or exacting free or bonded labour from the poor, have been sporadic. A poor farmer alone can hardly afford to take a stand against unjust treatment and exploitation by a feudal lord. The latter is backed by the local administration and police. Furthermore, the military and civil bureaucracy has not only developed a vested interest in preserving existing land ownership patterns. The military also came into direct conflict with poor tenant farmers working on the Okara Military Farms, some years ago. The dispute occurred when tenants resisted attempts to put in place new contract arrangements that would have increased profits for military farms but undermined their right to continue cultivating these lands. Thousands of tenant farmers put up stiff resistance against the might of military and forced them to retreat. These tenants are still occupying these lands after ten years. They are not paying any money to the military farms and continue to cultivate the lands. Their living standards have witnessed a significant rise in the last ten years. The rangers have similarly come into conflict with fishing communities residing along the coastal areas in Sindh. These conflicts have centred on the question of control of local lakes. The fishing communities are still fighting for their rights and refuse to give them up. Today the rural communities are not withdrawing from the struggle as they have in the past. Instead they are organizing fighting back.
Moreover, the governments’ continued inability to administer justice and provide other basic services like clean drinking water, sanitation, quality schooling and health facilities mean the standard of life in most rural areas is simply worsening. Improved irrigation, fertilizers, seed varieties and major subsidies for agricultural products have mostly benefited the rich instead of the poor and landless farmers. Bank lending has been made available mostly to big landlords and while micro-credit schemes are reaching out to the poor, they too charge high interest rates to the poorest of the poor who can not qualify to receive or pay back the loans.
Such realities should demonstrate why the poor and landless rural people may feel disaffected. Even the imperialist institutions like the World Bank admit that the continued concentration of land and power among a very small class of landowners is the cause of major social friction. But their proposed solutions are concerned with the use of market mechanisms and neo-liberal economic policies to induce growth through liberalizing agriculture sector, so as not to disrupt the global trade regime. A proposition that is not promising for the poor and landless.
The feared growth of conflict in southern Punjab, which has highly unequal land owner ship patterns, should be a major wake-up call for the policy makers. There is also evidence of the Taliban attempting to gain support by claiming to respond to the grievances of the rural poor by administering their style of justice in Swat valley. It does make strategic sense for reactionary religious extremists in Pakistan to exploit deep resentment among landless tenants toward wealthy landlords, to engineer a disguised and deformed class revolt on ‘religious basis’.
The social costs of failing to introduce reforms have often led to peasant uprisings and civil war on a local scale. Pakistan is now moving in that direction at an increasing pace. The floods have washed away the dreams of better life and prosperity.
Millions of peasants, agricultural workers and small farmers are suffering because the capitalist class in Pakistan failed to eradicate feudalism and big land holdings. No serious effort was made to abolish landlordism and carry through the progressive land reforms. Instead, respective military and civilian governments tried to strengthen the decaying feudal and tribal system. Eradication of feudalism and capitalism will free millions of people from the poverty trap, and the hunger and slavery which are the reality of life today.
Joint struggle of workers and peasants and the rural and urban poor is needed to overthrow the decaying capitalist and feudal system and to replace it with the only just system which is socialism. Socialism is a system which is based on the needs of the people and not on the profits of the big companies. Socialism works for the millions and not for the millionaires and super rich.
It is a system free of exploitation, repression and wars.
We call for:
End feudalism and big landlordism; introduce land reforms and equal distribution of land.
Compensation to all the affected without any discrimination on the basis of legal formalities – property rights etc.
No surveys and verifications through the corrupt state officials; all this work must be through locally-elected committees.
Provide free seeds, electricity, fertilizers and other utilities to poor farmers and peasants
Relief and rehabilitation through workers’ and peasants’ committees
Reduce the prices of vegetables, fruits and other food items.
For a workers’ and peasants’ government and a democratic socialist planned economy

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This National Park is nestled between Gary, Indiana and Michigan City Michigan spanning almost 20 miles across the southern shore of Lake Michigan on Indiana’s northernmost border. Nestle is probably not the word I should use to describe the relationship this 15,000 acre park has with its neighbors. It is hidden in urban sprawl that spans the southern edge of the Park. A residency there in 2006 had a profound effect on my relationships with the National Parks System, so much so that the images became part of another artist’s book: “INDU: Commensalists and Hand-me-downs.” INDU is the National Park’s acronym for the Park’s longer name, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. My work from this residency is featured on the Parks website (http://www.nps.gov/indu/supportyourpark/2006-Artist,-Tom-Virgin.htm) and in a U.S. Publication about AIR programs in all the National Parks (Drawing New Audiences, Expanding Interpretive Possibilities www.nps.gov/bicy/supportyourpark/upload/-0339415.pdf).
This installation was the product of an artist’s residency at the Glen Arbor Art Associaton in 2005 and ArtCenter South Florida in 2006. The work combined all the elements that eventually became the award winning artist’s book, “Right There” (Winner of the 2006 Florida Artist Book Prize).
It combined drawings, prints, an essay, objects and ephemera from the residency, as well as my childhood in Michigan. This window installation was the laboratory for “Right There.” I am grateful to Claire Bruekel for her support and encouragement with this installation. The piece with the yellow background was one of several other spin offs from this original. The extra pieces wound up in “Right There” or other installations.
This work came from an artist’s residency in a place very close to my heart, Glen Arbor. The Glen Arbor Art Association gave me two weeks in Glen Arbor, Glen Haven, Leeland, Empire, and of course… Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. I grew up in Michigan. This residency brought me back to my childhood. It also produced an installation at Art Center South Florida in the 800 Building’s Large Window Gallery and the 2006 Florida Artist Book Prize for “Right There.” This spot continues to generate images in my head, looking for a space to hold them.
All prints from this series are 16 inches x 20 inches, black on Japanese paper, in an edition of 20.
Thirty years of Florida living did not dim the memory of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Actually when I was a kid it was just plain Sleeping Bear Dunes, complete with Dune Rides in great big American Car dune buggies. A residency at Glen Arbor Art Association in 2005 gave me an opportunity to visit the area and recreate the the park and my childhood memories in this book. “Right There” was the Florida Artist Book Prize winner in 2006 and is now part of the collection at the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book.
This book is a tour through time and space, bouncing around the artist’s head, Glen Arbor/ Glen Haven, Michigan, and the early 1960’s. Much of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has remained unchanged. Memories however may have become better with the passage of time. The book’s covers are basswood, planed, sanded and tied together with leather thongs. The cover art is laser etched into the wood, front and back covers of each chapter. The papers used are Thai Unryu and Arches Cold Press Watercolor 300 and 140 lbs. The book was created in Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Pagemaker 7.0. The font used is Americana. “Right There” has seven chapters, and when closed creates a block approximately 10 inches wide, 12.5 inches tall, and 10 inches deep. A custom denim bag is included for transportation. Each chapter contains one woodcut print, one C-print, one digital scan, and one essay by the artist. The book is an edition of five. The photographs were taken at a residency at Glen Arbor Art Association/ Sleeping Bear Dunes in summer 2004. The toy images, woodcut prints, and book itself were produced in 2006. The essays are semi-accurate memories of the artist’s childhood growing up in Michigan during the 1960’s.


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2-fluoromethamphetamine / 2-FMA POWDER
2-FMA is officially known as 2-Fluoromethamphetamine, is a rare substance of the amphetamine class. Also, It has structural similarities with methamphetamine and is related to 2-FA, 3-FA, and 4-FMA. In addition, 2-FEA appears alongside other fluorinated amphetamines like 2-FA and 4-FA. Although 2-FMA has not been formally studied for a very long time on the same level as traditional amphetamines, it is becoming more popular on the research chemical market these days.
HOW TO USE 2-FMA POWDER?
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CHEMISTRY BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2-FMA
2-Fluoromethamphetamine is a synthetic molecule of the amphetamine class. Also, Molecules of the amphetamine class contain a methyl group bound to the terminal amine RN of the amphetamine core, a substitution it shares with methamphetamine. In addition, 2-FMA is closely related to methamphetamine and 2-fluoroamphetamine. Furthermore, 2-FMA hypothetically produces its stimulant effects through action at dopamine and norepinephrine receptors. Nevertheless, Very little research exists on 2-FMA therefore it’s strongly advised to use harm reduction practices if using this substance.
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CAS Number: 1780004-19-4
Molecular Formula: C10H14FN HCl
Formula Weight: 203.7
Formulation: A crystalline solid
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Shipping: Room Temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
Stability: ? 2 years
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Born: March 20,1977 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Spouse: Vikas Oberoi
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Biography: Gayatri Joshi was one of the finalists in the 1999 Femina Miss India and has been the face of a number of commercials. She has also acted in some music videos. Her claim to fame is having acted in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s film Swades opposite Shahrukh Khan. Although the movie was not a blockbuster, her performance as a simple and down-to-earth school teacher won the hearts of the audience. Swades is her only film release. She is married to Vikas Oberoi of Oberoi Constuction and has two kids.

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Brett Favre's last-second comebacks used to be the stuff of legend.
Now, they're punch lines.
The 39-year-old quarterback returned to the NFL yet again Tuesday, signing a one-year deal with Minnesota that in the minds of many elevates the Vikings to Super Bowl contenders. His decision came three weeks after he ended talk of a comeback with Minnesota on the eve of training camp, telling Minnesota coaches he planned to stay retired.
This is Favre's second un-retirement in 17 months, the first coming in a failed experiment with the New York Jets last season. According to various reports, the Vikings' deal will match the $12 million the Jets paid him.
Hours later, in his first practice, Favre showed some old Packers magic, completing eight of nine throws. And the one incompletion was the receiver's fault. Aside from a collision with Chester Taylor on a handoff, Favre looked completely comfortable and very capable -- though a tad grayer.
"The formations, protections and routes are the same" as they were with the Packers, Favre said. "Today I didn't miss a beat calling those plays."
He shouldn't have. Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was Favre's position coach for three seasons in Green Bay.
After practice, Coach Brad Childress continued his tradition of having the new guy tell the team his name, hometown and something unique about himself.
Said the soon-to-be-40-year-old Favre, "I'm Brett Favre from Hattiesburg, Miss. And I am the only guy on this team born in the '60s."
Favre attributed his indecision to his health, not wanting to go through another season like last year, when a torn biceps muscle affected his throwing ability. He said off-season surgery revealed he had a partially torn rotator cuff, but surgeon James Andrews told him he could play with it because of calcification around the tear.
"That scared me," Favre said. "To say I was reluctant would be an understatement."
The comeback was set in motion by a Monday phone call from Childress to Favre. It was the first time they had spoken since before training camp.
The Vikings flew him to St. Paul on Tuesday morning on a private plane. A few hundred people, maybe a hundred of them media members, swarmed Viking Drive as Favre arrived riding shotgun in Childress' black Cadillac Escalade.
Fans found their way to the ticket lines too. The Vikings, who last season needed an extension to sell enough tickets to avert a blackout for a playoff game, sold 2,000 season tickets and 6,000 single-game tickets after Favre signed, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
"We knew all along that this was a possibility," Jackson said. "You can't always believe what you hear, especially on TV."
Rosenfels, who came to the Vikings this off-season in a trade with Houston, said he wasn't happy about the development but understands it.
"It's something that wasn't a total shock," Rosenfels told reporters. "Obviously this has been three months in the ongoing sort of thing. So for me personally, this wasn't what I was hoping for. I tried to get traded here and got traded here."
Meanwhile, news of the signing rippled throughout the league. In Green Bay, where Favre carved out a Hall of Fame-worthy career, a former teammate joked he's looking forward to seeing him in the uniform of the enemy.
"I think he's a great quarterback, a great guy, a great leader," said Packers linebacker Nick Barnett, noting that "they didn't let us hit" Favre in practices with Green Bay. "Would I like to hit him? Hell, yeah, I'd like to hit him."
They will get their first chance Oct. 5 when the Packers visit Minnesota for a Monday night game. Favre will step on Lambeau Field in Vikings gear Nov. 1.
"The bottom line is it's football," Favre said. "Once you step into the huddle, I don't look at the helmets. I look at the faces."
In San Diego, linebacker Shawne Merriman echoed the feelings of many.
"I'm a Brett Favre fan, but I think enough is enough," Merriman said. "And not because of his ordeal. More because the [Vikings are] getting ready for the season, everything is focusing. He's so big, he causes such a distraction, that he forces other guys on the team to answer questions about him.
"It's Favre. It's almost like when he's coming in he's parting the Red Sea. So when he comes in, the whole organization is going to change."
And that's what the Vikings are hoping.
Farmer reported from Los Angeles. Pompei reported from Eden Prairie, Minn.


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We may not be fluent in Italian, but we do know a thing or two about pasta. The Boot's national dish has established a special place in our hearts, and its myriad of combinations — from sauces to garnishes to noodle type — has inspired many of our most memorable experiments in the kitchen. To us, al dente is not a preference — it's an art form.
Plus, we're sharing six of our favorite past winners, from light dinner to full-on food coma. Click ahead, and get your saucepan and strainer ready.


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Reduction mammoplasty and breast cancer screening. After one to two days, any tubes would be removed and you will usually be able to go home. Back Pain: Having such heavy large breasts caused me to have severe lower back pain. The operation takes between 90 minutes and 4 hours, depending on the extent of the breast reduction. Change the bandage every day. A fever.
Cosmetic procedures - Breast reduction (female) - NHS
Follow them carefully so you can heal properly. It's all about shape and proportion, and a skilled cosmetic surgeon can improve both using breast reduction techniques tailored to a patient's unique needs. A breast reduction removes excess breast tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and alleviate discomfort. You can make a Data Subject Request at any time. Video Gallery View Video Gallery.
However, this technique will only achieve optimal results in certain patients. You usually need to stay in hospital for one or two nights. While you may be permitted to shower a few days after surgery, you will probably need help getting dressed, as you will not have full range of motion in your chest and shoulders at first. But in time, some feeling may return. Queer Voices.
Rest when you feel tired. Gently placing ice packs on top of the bandages can help alleviate discomfort as well. Or follow your doctor's instructions for removing the tape. Sometimes doctors say it is okay to shower the day after surgery. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. This reshapes and lifts the breasts and reduces their size.


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Summer 2014 Programs
All the programs below require registration. Contact 708.926.7024 for registration or additional information.
"Paws for Reading" Summer Reading Signup
Add some fun to your summer—join the library’s adult summer reading program! Sign-up and receive a “goodie” bag, read three books and win a prize. If you choose three books that have a pawed animal, you’re eligible for our raffle. You can read library books that are in print, ebook, or audio. For those who would like to read books that feature a pawed animal, a list of suggested titles will be included in your sign-up bag. You can also submit photos of your pets for prizes! The program runs through August 2nd so be sure to Paws to Read this summer!
Dog Treats with Chef Kate Bradley
Saturday, June 14 at 2pm
Learn recipes for making homemade dog treats for your favorite pooch. In this class, we will review what dogs should eat, and what ingredients to avoid. You can get tickets for this program by signing up for the Adult and High School Summer Reading Program.
Registration is required for all programs. Contact the Information Desk at 708.926.7024.
Book Discussion Group
The Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. To register, please contact the Adult Services Department at 708.926.7024.
Books are available at the Patron Services Desk the month before the discussion.
(Please pick them up more than a week in advance; during the last week before the discussion, the books are returned to their home libraries. Thank you!)
(*Note: Group does not meet during January and the summer months.)
Society of Lifetime of Readers
Another reading club, the Society of Lifetime Readers, is open to all Library District residents aged 18 and above. No time restraints are placed on you; you can read at your own pace. Prizes are awarded for reading 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 books. Sign up at the Information Desk.


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SpeedFreaks is an organization that covers popular motorsport news and events while also hosting interviews and maintaining a lively podcast and social media presence! While this band of outgoing automotive enthusiasts continue to thrive and grow, they needed a new site design that could match their energy.
This new web design for SpeedFreaks was first created within the desktop software Sketch, presented using the online platform InVision, and then lastly built using The7 theme in WordPress.
The site colors were all chosen based upon the revised logo and imagery provided by the client. All colors were also carefully used in order to maintain ADA accessibility across the SpeedFreaks site! Special features of this site include the integration of SoundCloud as well as a live social media feed that utilizes the plugin known as Flow-Flow!


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Arequipe Milhojas is a delectable dessert that hails from Latin America, particularly popular in Colombia. This sweet treat consists of layers of crispy puff pastry, generously filled with arequipe, a rich and creamy caramel-like sauce made from sweetened condensed milk.
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 1/2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of sugar
a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup of arequipe or dulce de leche
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Cut the pastry dough into 3 strips along the folding marks. Place on a baking sheet and make a couple of holes in each dough with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool on a rack.
4. In a medium saucepan, place the milk and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
5. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the milk and cook, stirring frequently, for about 6 minutes or until thickened. Beat the yolks and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add vanilla extract and butter, and remove from heat.
7. Let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.


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