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YouTube removes Myanmar army channels as UN meets on coup crisis
YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating guidelines, it announced, as demonstrators defied growing violence by security forces and staged more anti-coup protests ahead of a special UN Security Council meeting on the country’s political crisis.
YouTube said it is watching for any further content that might violate its rules. It earlier pulled dozens of channels as part of an investigation into content uploaded in a co-ordinated influence campaign.
The decision by YouTube to remove Myawaddy Media, MRTV, WD Online Broadcasting, MWD Variety and MWD Myanmar followed Facebook’s earlier announcement that it had removed all Myanmar military-linked pages from its site and from Instagram, which it owns.
The escalation of violence by security forces has put pressure on the world community to act to restrain the junta, which seized power on February 1 by ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Large protests against military rule have occurred daily in many cities and towns, and security forces escalated their crackdown this week with greater use of lethal force and mass arrests.
At least 18 protesters were shot dead on Sunday and 38 on Wednesday, according to the UN Human Rights Office.
More than 1,000 people have been arrested, the independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners said.
Protests continued in the country’s biggest cities, Yangon and Mandalay, and elsewhere on Friday, and were again met with force by police. Gunfire was heard in some areas, and 26-year-old Zaw Myo was shot dead in Mandalay while he and other residents tried to protect a march by a group of engineers.
Many cases of targeted brutality have been captured in photos and videos that have circulated on social media. Videos have showed security forces shooting people at point-blank range and chasing and savagely beating demonstrators.
The US called the images appalling, the UN human rights chief said it was time to “end the military’s stranglehold over democracy in Myanmar”, and the world body’s independent expert on human rights in the country, Tom Andrews, urged Security Council members to watch the videos before their closed-door consultations on Friday.
While many abuses are committed by police, there is greater concern about military forces being deployed in cities across the country who are notorious for decades of brutal counter-insurgency tactics and human rights abuses.
In Yangon, members of the army’s 77th Light Infantry Division have been deployed during anti-coup protests. The 77th was also deployed in Yangon in 2007 to suppress anti-junta protests, firing on protesters and ramming them with trucks, witnesses told Human Rights Watch.
The 99th Light Infantry Division has also been deployed, including in Mandalay. It is infamous for counter-insurgency campaigns against ethnic minorities across the country, including spearheading the response that led to a brutal crackdown that caused more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee from Rakhine state to Bangladesh.
It also has been accused of war crimes in Shan state, another ethnic minority area, in 2016 and early 2017.
Any kind of co-ordinated action at the UN will be difficult since two permanent members of the Security Council, China and Russia, are likely to veto it.
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Deaf actor Lou Ferrigno is more than just a reality television show contestant on the 2012 Celebrity Apprentice series. The one-time Mr. Universe title holder was actually the original actor that played the angry version of Dr. David Banner — The Incredible Hulk. The comic book based television series was featured on TV during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Hulk was the original green celebrity every little boy or tomboy girl from Gen X fancied themselves being when they got scared or mad. Sun spots our butts… that guy got mad and turned green whenever he should have and wreaked havoc on everybody who needed to have a can of whoop-ass opened on them for acting jerky!
Lou Ferrigno, a former Mr. Universe and the actor who played the super hero monster the Incredible Hulk is a contestant on season 5 of Celebrity Apprentice. As a star celeb suffering from hearing impairment, he is a big supporter of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But before you go thinking he is all fluffy and sweet like actress Marlee Matlin (another deaf celebrity who appeared on an earlier season), keep in mind his background and personal history.
In 1975, his attempt to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in body building competitions became the subject of much interest internationally, and Lou was the man most boys wanted to be.
Testosterone this guy had (and still has from the looks of him), abundantly.
In spite of Ferrigno’s unwavering celebrity support of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, he’s made a unexpected choice with regard to which charity he will be playing for as a humanitarian. Ferrigno is competing for the $250,000 prize money Donald Trump‘s Celebrity Apprentice game awards to help another one of his favorite charitable causes raise some dough: the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
As a green celebrity and famous humanitarian, Lou Ferrigno also has given his celebrity endorsement to non-profit organizations like The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in addition to Starkey and the MDA.
As for his more recent appearances in Hollywood, Lou Ferrigno was on hand as a presenter for a lifetime achievement award for comic book legend Stan Lee, who was the co-creator of such characters as Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and the Fantastic Four, said The Hollywood Reporter.
And while Ferrigno may no longer be a Mr. Universe (or a Hulk contender on film), there is little doubt that he’s lost any of his Incredible Hulk physique. The dude is big and intimidating… regularly defending himself as someone who might not know everything but loves to learn as he goes, is a hard worker, and (as he says), “always gives 110%”.
Seeing Lou end up in the board room so early on in the season made it obvious to viewers that he’s having problems with other members of his team. Adam Corolla does not have the patience to deal with Lou’s need to read lips while they are working and acted like he wanted Ferrigno off the show as a special needs player on the episode that aired March 4th, 2012. Project manager for the night George Takei — the actor from Star Trek — pulled Lou into the boardroom when the men’s team lost the challenge but fell on his sword after receiving constructive criticism from both he and Arsenio Hall (the second head on the chopping block).
Whether he has the economic know-how to compete in the business world remains to be seen, but this reporter wouldn’t want to be the one to tangle with that star celeb should he not make it and go into Hulk rage mode.
In other interesting celebrity news, Lou Ferrigno was a personal trainer for the recently deceased King of Pop, Michael Jackson. And Ferrigno had nothing but positive remarks to make about the star celeb, regarding the controversy surrounding his death. He contested reports from Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, and shocked personal choreographer Michael Ortega, contesting the health of the star celeb.
Website ContactMusic.com reported:
Around the same time Ortega reported Jackson’s deteriorating health, Ferrigno worked out with him for the last time – and he admits his final chat with the pop star left him with concerns about his friend’s state of mind.
Ferrigno recalls, “He said, ‘Take care of yourself,’ and when his fitness trainer said, ‘I’m going to see you next week?’ Michael just repeated, ‘Take care of yourself.'”
So, whatever Ferrigno’s ties to any number of star celebrities, he may not be well-known in the television and movie circles currently, but he’s far from inactive, and he’s hoping to win Celebrity Apprentice to prove that he still has what it takes to make an impact in Hollywood and in business. Now, fans of the show are all left wondering if when his face twists up and starts to twitch if he’ll eventually make that impact with his big green fist in someone’s forehead.
Please let it be Adam Corolla if that happens — and let those cameras be rolling. While we normally don’t advocate for random acts of violence here at GCN, you can’t help but root for the show’s bullies to get beat up by the special ed kid.
What do you think? Will Lou Ferrigno get bounced off the men’s team before the sexes even have a chance to mix? What were his strongest qualities as a competitor? What are his weaknesses he should have tried to fix? Let readers know your thoughts.


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Lessons Learned From Relentless: A Memoir By Yngwie J. Malmsteen
2. If Jimi Hendrix was the reason I picked up a guitar, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force is the reason I practiced guitar.
Albums From The Milk Crate: Disturbing The Peace
In ancient times when music was considered a tangible possession, music lovers placed their prized vinyl albums in wooden or plastic milk crates.

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Jami Sorrento was our June Daring Cooks hostess and she chose to challenge us to celebrate the humble spud by making a delicious and healthy potato salad. The Daring Cooks Potato Salad Challenge was sponsored by the nice people at the United States Potato Board, who awarded prizes to the top 3 most creative and healthy potato salads. A medium-size (5.3 ounce) potato has 110 calories, no fat, no cholesterol, no sodium and includes nearly half your daily value of vitamin C and has more potassium than a banana!
I prepared 3 kinds of potato salad, and I think they could be considered healthy because I don't load them with a lot of dressing or salt.
Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad
24 ounces fingerling potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1 inch-thick pieces
1 clove garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 ounces diced pancetta
3 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or white balsamic
3 tablespoons apricot jam
sea salt to taste
2 fresh apricot, unpeeled and diced
fresh snow pea shoots, watercress, or baby spinach
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic clove, and salt. Roast in a 400°F oven until lightly browned, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove garlic after 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are roasting, cook pancetta in a skillet until brownish; transfer into a small bowl and set aside; remove all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat in the skillet. Stir fry the shallots in the same skillet until soft. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, half a teaspoon of sea salt, and jam. Remove peel and mash the garlic and add to the vinegar mixture together with the shallots.
- Toss the still warm potatoes and pancetta in the vinegar dressing, taste, and adjust seasoning. Leave for 30 minutes at room temperature or 2 hours in the refrigerator if preferred chilled.
- Gently toss in diced apricot and pea shoots just before serving.
Potato Salad with Miso Dressing
1 pound small potatoes, unpeeled and sliced thin
1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
water to cover potatoes
a bowl of ice water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 tablespoons light- colored miso paste
½ cup chopped nori (dried seaweed)
1 tablespoon chopped scallions (white part only)
- Place water and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium pan. Add the potatoes, let come to a boil and cook potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Using a wire scoop or sieve, scoop out the potatoes and plunge into the ice water; leave in ice water to cool completely for 1 minute. Drain well.
- Mix lemon juice, oil, miso, nori, and scallions. Add potatoes and gently toss. Serve immediately or chill for 1 hour, if preferred.
Potato Salad with Boiled Egg
¼ cup Champagne wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup Kraft® mayonnaise with olive oil
1 hard boiled egg
slivers of hard boiled egg white and crumbled boiled egg yolk for garnish
- Boil unpeeled potatoes until tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Cool slightly then peel off the skin. Cut crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices. Place in a shallow container. Drizzle all over with vinegar and sprinkle with salt. Toss gently and leave for a few minutes to cool to room temperature.
- Separate the yolk from the white. Finely chop the egg white and add to the cooled potatoes. Mash the egg yolk with a fork and blend with the mayonnaise and mustard.
- Gently mix dressing and potato mixture. Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately topped with slivers of egg white and crumbled egg yolk.

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Storm weary Vt. gearing up for possible Sandy hit
Public safety commissioner encourages preparation
Federal prosecutors say a Florida woman is facing charges she smuggled firearms to Canada by transferring them to a Canadian co-conspirator in a library that straddles the border between Vermont and Quebec.
Prosecutors say 46-year-old Annette Wexler of Gibsonton, Fla., was indicted Thursday by a grand jury sitting in Burlington.
She's charged with making false statements to firearms dealers in Florida, illegally exporting the guns to Canada and dealing firearms without a license.
Prosecutors say that between July 2010 and April 2011 Wexler bought the guns from licensed dealers in Florida. She's accused of transferring them to a Canadian co-conspirator at the Haskell Free Library, which sits on the border between Derby Line, Vt., and Stanstead, Quebec.
Wexler's lawyer did not return a call seeking comment.

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UFC Fight Night 124 - Preview
That was the collective response of St. Louis MMA fans when it was announced in November that UFC would be making its first-ever trip to the city.
UFC Fight Night 124 takes place Sunday, January 14th at Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis. The card will air on FS1 with early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. The UFC made its Missouri debut in April in Kansas City.
Though the main event is still up in the air, among the fights slated for the card, legend Vitor Belfort (26-13) takes on Uriah Hall (13-8) in a middleweight fight that is being reported by multiple sources to be Belfort's retirement bout.
Among the highlights on the card, Paige VanZant (7-3) makes her move to the new UFC's women's flyweight division to fight Jessica-Rose Clark (8-4). A fight that has fans bookmarking it as their Fight of the Night, "The Korean Superboy," Dooho Choi (14-2) takes on Jeremy Stephens (26-14) at featherweight.
Two bouts that have local flavor include Farmington's Alex White taking on James Krause at lightweight.
White went 1-1 in 2017 and is coming off a second-round TKO of Mitch Clarke at UFC 215. White began his career as a featherweight but has found the transition to lightweight a success.
White cut his teeth on the local scene, making his pro debut in 2010. During his pre-UFC run, he fought for Cage Championships, Fight Hard, and Rumble Time, going 8-0 before signing with the UFC in July of 2014. White has gone 3-3 during his UFC run.
Krause, who made a recent switch from welterweight to lightweight, is currently on a three-fight winning streak, with wins over Tom Gallicchio, Shane Campbell, and Daron Cruickshank.
Michael Johnson will test drive a new weight class in his hometown. "The Menace" is dropping down to featherweight and take on Darren Elkins.
Johnson (17-12) has lost two straight and is coming off a second-round TKO loss to Justin Gaethje at the TUF 25 Finale in July. The St. Louis native lost four of five at lightweight, including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Nate Diaz. The 31-year-old Johnson has wins over Dustin Poirier, UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson, and Edson Barboza on his record.
Johnson was a three-sport varsity athlete (football, wrestling, and volleyball) at Marquette High School and received a scholarship to play football at Central Methodist University, but transferred after one year to Meramec Community College where he was one of the top NJCAA wrestlers in the country. Johnson started his mixed martial arts training at The Springfield Fight Club. In 2008, at the age of 21, he began fighting professionally, and he fought 12 times in two years
The 33-year-old Elkins (23-5) is a winner of five straight and is coming off a split decision win over Dennis Bermudez at UFC on FOX 25 in July.
Also on the UFC Fight Night 124 card, Missourian Zak Cummings, who fought and won on the Kansas City card, faces UFC stalwart Thiago Alves in a welterweight clash.
Cleveland Native Jessica Eye will make the trip to St. Louis to face Kalindra Faria in a highly anticipated women's bout. Eye has been on the shelf since September of 2016 when she lost a split decision to Bethe Correia.
For tickets to the event visit the Scottrade Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.
The latest UFC Fight Night 124 card includes:
Dooho Choi vs. Jeremy Stephens
Vitor Belfort vs. Uriah Hall
Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Paige VanZant
Jessica Eye vs. Kalindra Faria
Darren Elkins vs. Michael Johnson
Thiago Alves vs. Zak Cummings
James Krause vs. Alex White
Matt Frevola vs. Marco Polo Reyes
J.J. Aldrich vs. Danielle Taylor
Irene Aldana vs. Talita Bernardo
Guido Cannetti vs. Kyung Ho Kang
Michael Santiago vs. Mads Burnell
UFC Fight Night 124
Sunday, January 14th
Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO


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So we know that PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) can be used to fight signs of aging and promote healing in skin, but did you know that PRP can be used to stimulate hair growth?
PRP uses your own blood platelets to stimulate hair growth and thicken your existing hair. As with the VAMPIRE FACELIFT, a small amount of blood is drawn and then separated. The Platelet Rich Plasma is extracted and injected into areas where hair is thinning.
Each treatment is quick, with no downtime. Results can be seen in just a matter of weeks, depending on the individual, and severity of hair loss. Amanda has seen impressive results with her PRP for Hair Loss patients. These photos speak for themselves and leave little room for questioning the efficacy of PRP for Hair Loss.
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Help your business succeed here NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Gregg Bishop (pictured) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President…
Help your business succeed here JPMorgan Chase today announced a $1 million investment to help Black and Hispanic women-led startups thrive from Harlem to Hollis.
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Durham police investigating 16-year-old found dead in car outside Duke hospital
A 16-year-old boy was found dead in a car outside Duke University Hospital early Tuesday, Durham police said.
Police said they are investigating the death as a homicide. It appears to be the city’s 21st homicide of the year, according to Police Department statistics.
Officers responding at about 12:30 a.m. found Duwayne Clay Jr. of Durham dead from an “apparent gunshot wound,” police said in a news release.
The teenager was shot at another location in Durham, Duke spokesman Mike Schoenfeld said in an email Tuesday morning.
A driver in a stolen car drove the boy to the front of the emergency department access road and then ran from the car, Schoenfeld said.
Clay was a student at Southern School of Engineering and Sustainability, but he withdrew in November, according to a Durham Public Schools spokesperson. A reporter stopped by the 16-year-old’s home Tuesday, but a man there said the family didn’t want to comment.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 919-560-4440 or CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.
There were 17 homicides in Durham as of May 18, according to the Durham Police Department website. That was up from 11 during the same period in 2018 and seven during the same period in 2017.
Three more people were killed last week, according to department news releases.
All told, reported violent crime — aggravated assault, robbery, forcible rape and homicide — was up 16.75 percent in Durham as of May 18, compared to the same period last year.
Efforts to reach Police Chief C.J. Davis for comment after last week’s three homicides were unsuccessful. On Tuesday, a police spokesman said Davis was unavailable for an interview.

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Knife attack victim Ben Selby holds charity drive for the homeless
THE victim of a vicious knife attack has been helping homeless people on the streets of Bournemouth with the support of charity Turn Your Back UK.
Ben Selby, 30, needed 50 stitches after being slashed from his eye to his chin by a clubber who pulled out a knife on the dance floor of V Club in Bournemouth town centre this year.
He organised the homeless charity drive on December 4 along with his friend Jody Hall as Ben had experience of sleeping rough after leaving prison at the age of 19. They joined forces with knife crime charity Turn Your Back UK which was founded by Jane Ormerod whose son, Nicholas, was stabbed to death in Boscombe last year.
Ben said: “We are targeting the homeless because I know how tough it is to sleep rough, especially at this time of the year.
“When I came out of prison I was homeless for a few days and had nowhere to go. If you are a young, healthy man with no drug or alcohol addiction then you receive no support.”
The group handed out food, blankets and clothes to homeless people near the pier, through the town centre and around Horseshoe Common.
Jane even donated some of Nicholas’ clothes to help the homeless charity drive.
She said: “I went along and supported the boys and we met some very interesting people. Ben has been really instrumental with our charity because as a victim he can attend awareness events and speak about his experiences.”
Ben and Jody also filmed the homeless drive as they are producing a documentary for their company Ego Video Productions.
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Unsuitable wind farm layout design influences wind energy conversion efficiency as well as wind farm noise radiation. In the past, more attentions were paid on high energy efficiency wind farm design, but little progress was achieved on noise constrained wind farm optimization. The present work aims at developing a numerical optimization framework that combines the modelling of wind farm wake and wind farm noise with the annual energy production in an optimization algorithm. Firstly, a wind turbine wake model is implemented in the optimization framework to obtain the detailed flow field of a wind farm. Secondly, the noise radiation around a wind farm is simulated with an advanced method based on solving the parabolic wave equation. Thirdly, the annual energy production of a wind farm is calculated with respect to a prescribed wind speed probability distribution. Finally, wind farm layout optimization is carried out with a cost model built on the levelised cost of energy and an efficient iterative approach. According to the results, the developed optimization framework is capable of seeking a trade-off between maximum energy yield and minimum negative environmental effect.


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Treat Your Partner to a Romantic Night Out at One of These 9 Restaurants in Tampa
Celebrating an anniversary or birthday? Take your partner to one of these romantic restaurants in Tampa!
Whether you are just starting to date someone new or you have been going out with your partners for years, it’s always fun to get out of the house once in a while and enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant. Tampa boasts a wide selection of romantic restaurants that are perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with your beloved partner. From rustic cafes to upscale bars, there are plenty of options for you and your better half to try out. Check out our top 9 picks of the most romantic restaurants in Tampa now!
Does your partner love trying out new restaurants and bars? Then they’ll love GiftYa’s collection of virtual gift cards! GiftYa offers a wide selection of gift cards to the top restaurants and bars in Tampa. Within seconds, you can text your loved one a gift card for a restaurant they’ve always wanted to try. Or, if your partner is a creature of habit, you can send them a card to their favorite restaurant! If you want to add a special touch to the card, you can also add a custom message for them. It’s that simple.
Chic, modern restaurant that pays homage to Native American culture
1810 N Highland Ave | Tampa | ulele.com
Want to treat your partner to a delicious dinner with a view? Take them to Ulele! Inside the restaurant, you’ll be surrounded by stunning paintings and a gorgeous view of the water that will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a relaxing resort.
Ulele, pronounced “you-lay-lee,” celebrates the local land and waters by sourcing many of its ingredients from Florida. All of the craft beers are even made on-site at the Ulele Spring Brewery. The restaurant also pays tribute to the Native Americans that inhabited the land, including princess Ulele, through its unique menu. The menu is comprised of unique foods with Native American and multicultural influences that are all prepared on a barbacoa grill. From start to finish, you are sure to have a great time here!
“What a complete dining experience! Ulele gets our praise for tasty food, expert service, and outstanding location. The Gonzmarts have struck gold yet again. We eat here on a Wednesday evening for my partner's birthday. For that, we received a decadent, homemade box of chocolate truffles as a gift for celebrating at Ulele!” - Yelp Review
2. The Rusty Pelican
Seafood restaurant that offers a romantic waterfront dining experience
2425 N Rocky Point Dr | Town N Country | therustypelicantampa.com
If you want to enjoy a great meal near the water, we recommend hitting up The Rusty Pelican. Voted Best Waterfront Dining by Tampa A-List in 2014, The Rusty Pelican will immediately transport you and your partner to a tropical paradise. The restaurant’s palm trees, market lights, ocean view, and a grand piano all come together to make it the perfect spot for a romantic date.
Do you and your partner have varying tastes? The Rusty Pelican boasts an extensive menu that caters to a variety of different preferences. The dishes are a little pricey, but The Rusty Pelican offers a great Happy Hour menu Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Whether you stop by for a full dinner or just drinks, you are sure to have an enjoyable time with your partner here!
“I would give 10 stars if I could! The food and service are outstanding along with the beautiful views of Tampa Bay! The property has recently had a fresh update where the ballrooms and dining rooms are bright and inviting.” - Yelp Review
3. Bern’s Steakhouse
Upscale steakhouse located in the SoHo neighborhood
Share a mouthwatering Baked Alaska with your partner. Image courtesy of Yelp.
1208 S Howard Ave | SoHo | bernssteakhouse.com
Located in the SoHo area, Bern’s Steakhouse offers a romantic, high-class experience for couples. Inside its elegant dining room, you will be treated to some of the finest steaks in Tampa. All of the prime steaks are cut to order while the vegetables are grown locally on the restaurant’s private farm. The restaurant also boasts a massive wine collection and an internationally-renowned dessert room. So you can expect to be treated well here.
Before you go, it’s important to note that the dress code for Bern’s Steakhouse is business casual to semi-formal. Many guests can actually be spotted in formal wear. So it you’re planning a special occasion, you’ll want to have Bern’s Steakhouse at the top of your list.
“This restaurant is truly an experience from start to finish. You have to make a reservation about 3 months in advance, but it is worth the wait! Our waiter was phenomenal and gave great recommendations. The food from appetizers to dessert was some of the best food I've ever had in my life!” - Yelp Review
4. Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club
Prohibition-era themed speakeasy that will transport you back to the 1920’s
2109 Bayshore Blvd | SoHo | cirostampa.com
Want to try something exciting and different? Travel back to the Prohibition-era with your loved one at Ciro’s Speakeasy and Supper Club! Like all speakeasies back in the day, Ciro’s requires a special password to enter. In order to receive the password, you need to call the restaurant ahead of time.
The bar’s main attraction is its extensive drink menu. From alluring elixirs to classic wines, Ciro’s has something for everyone. Savory plates like the Beef Tartare and Chicken and Waffles are also available to accompany your drinks. If you have enough room for dessert at the end, we recommend splitting the Raspberry Brulee. Yum!
“Such a fun and exciting experience! A hidden gem in the south Tampa area. We loved our handful of cocktails, oysters, duck fries, and cookies! I absolutely can not wait to come back!” - Yelp Review
5. Oystercatchers at the Grand Hyatt
Upscale restaurant that offers stunning views of the nearby bay
2900 Bayport Dr | Tampa | hyatt.com
Oystercatchers is another great spot for enjoying an intimate date with your partner. Located just minutes from the beach, this waterfront restaurant is perfect for your next romantic night out. Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? The restaurant’s secluded location is also great for couples looking for a little privacy.
On the menu, you’ll find fresh seafood dishes such as the Pecan Wood Grilled Swordfish and Whole Maine Lobster. A Raw Bar featuring oysters, tuna poke, shrimp, and seafood towers is also available and perfect for sharing with your better half. Craving a refreshing cocktail? Oystercatchers has an extensive drink menu filled with cocktails, beer, and wine.
“Beautiful restaurant with a nice water backdrop. I got baked and my husband got raw oysters as starters, both very good. For mains hubby got lobster Mac and cheese that he couldn't stop raving about!” - Yelp Review
6. Columbia Restaurant
Florida’s oldest and largest Spanish restaurant
2117 E 7th Ave | Ybor City | columbiarestaurant.com
Craving some savory and authentic Spanish cuisine? Reserve a table at Columbia Restaurant! What started as a small corner cafe quickly turned into one of the biggest Spanish restaurants in Tampa. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous artwork and old photos detailing the restaurant’s meteoric rise. You may even forget that you’re in Tampa!
On the menu, you’ll find delicious meals like the Palomilla and Roast Pork. Tapas such as the Champinones Rellenos and Empanadas de Picadillo are also great for sharing with your partner. And, of course, don’t forget to order a cocktail or family wine to go along with your meal! You’ll be surprised at how fast time goes by in this lively and vibrant restaurant.
“A must visit in Tampa! We learned that Columbia is the largest Spanish restaurant in the US and the oldest restaurant in Florida. The place is massive - there are so many rooms and each of them has their own unique charm.” - Yelp Review
7. Ocean Prime
Award-winning restaurant located inside the International Plaza shopping center
2205 N Westshore Blvd | International | ocean-prime.com
Ocean Prime is a popular chain restaurant with locations all around the country. While chains don’t always have the best reputation, Ocean Prime consistently provides top-tier service and delicious food at every location. The Tampa branch is no exception. This waterfront restaurant was voted “Best Piano Bar” and “Outdoor Scene” by Tampa Bay Metro and one of the “Best Seafood Restaurants in the Bay Area’ by Creative Loafing.
Due to its location near Raymond James Stadium and George Steinbrenner Field, Ocean Prime is a popular destination for dining before or after sporting events. But if you’re hoping to avoid large crowds and a long wait, it’s best to reserve a table when there aren’t any games. That said, you’ll find an impressive seafood and steak menu as well as a great selection of cocktails to go alongside your meal. Enjoy!
“We chose this place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary & we couldn't have been happier! As soon as we walked in & gave our reservation name, we were handed two chilled glasses of champagne! How nice!” - Yelp Review
Popular chophouse specializing in Southern cuisine
1910 N Ola Ave | Tampa | steelbach.com
Southern-inspired cuisine and fresh seafood await you and your partner at Steelbach. This charming restaurant will make you feel right at home with rustic touches and friendly service staff.
One of its main draws is its beef, which is aged for 4-7 weeks before being trimmed, cut to order, and cooked over a 1000 degree Florida oak-fired grill. If steak isn’t your thing, you still have plenty of options to choose from. Along with its extensive brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, Steelbach also has a full drink menu filled with cocktails, whiskey, beer, and wine. Want some dessert? Split some Oreo Cheesecake or Lime Pie before calling it a night!
“The outside seating area, as well as the inside, is absolutely beautiful! You're actually able to see the kitchen when seated inside which I thought was pretty cool. The staff and everyone we interacted with including our waiter were all very pleasant and gave us suggestions and explained items on the menu.” - Yelp Review
9. Meat Market
Upscale steakhouse located in Hyde Park
1606 W Snow Ave | Hyde Park | meatmarket.net
Last, but certainly not least, on the list is the Meat Market. If you love steaks, you need to add Meat Market to your restaurant bucket list. This modern steakhouse is a meat lover’s paradise. Zagat even named it one of the 14 Hottest Steakhouses in South Florida.
From the BBQ Meatloaf Burger to the Wagyu Filet Mignon, Meat Market’s famous plates are sure to delight and satisfy you. Feeling a little thirsty? Meat Market offers tons of creative cocktails like the Fig Old Fashioned and Tangerine Dream.
“If I could give them 6 stars I would. We had already sat outside at a previous visit and they were so professional and helpful to try and get us inside the bar area so we could experience inside. Such a well trained, professional staff.” - Yelp Review
Tampa is one of the most exciting cities in the country. Whenever you want to treat your partner to a romantic night out, you can easily find a fun, top-rated restaurant that they will love. What restaurant do you want to visit next? Let us know!
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Many different kinds of parties exist which is selected on the basis of the likings of the kids who are going to join the party. It is therefore required to ensure that we are aware of the things which kids would love to explore at the party. This will help us in making the party most engaging for these kids. Further, it will increase the number of kids which are joining the party.
When the likings of the kids are known, the theme of the party is identified by the likings of the kids. It will help in organizing the party and its events in a successful manner. This will help in ensuring that kids love to explore the activities which are going on at the party. Even the engagement obtained from the kid’s side will result in lesser efforts required to manage different kids.
Importance of the entertainer to be hired for children’s party
There are many different varieties of events organized at the party. All these events are primarily intended to ensure that kids remain engaged with the events and contribute to the best of their ability to these events and activities. It will help them in ensuring that the party is having the maximum engagement and creativity for the kids.
It will also help in making the kids creative which they will be showing at the party. Even they will be getting a platform where they can showcase their creativity to the available audience. This will result in kids liking to be creative as they are getting a platform to showcase that which will ultimately result in kids loving to explore newer and creative arts.
Entertainers are the prime source for managing the party. Without hiring the entertainer, complete responsibility of managing the party will come over the organizer of the party. As a result, should take proper care before the entertainer is hire for children party, as they are the prime means which can bring out the creativity from the kids at the party.
Role of entertainers hired for children’s party
Numbers of different activities are organized at the party. It is required that we take proper means by which these activities prove to be engaging in nature. Yet without proper experience, we might not be able to manage them in a proper sense. As a result, one should consider hiring the entertainer who is trained enough in managing different kinds of parties in an effective manner.
They will ensure that all the activities at the party are moving smoothly without any kind of intervention. Even they ensure that kids are engaging with the content delivered at the party and is not feeling boredom. It helps the audience to remain engaged with the content which is delivered at the party.
Thus, we can say that entertainers are important for any of the party for ensuring that the kids at the party remain creative. They even make the kids contribute to the creative activities which are going on at the party in order to bring out the creativity from each of the kid who has joined the party.


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May is Mental Health Month and we have a lot to share with you!
Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.
This past two years presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. The good news is that there are tools and resources available that can support the well-being of individuals and communities.
Now, more than ever, we need to combat the stigma surrounding mental health concerns. That’s why this Mental Health Month, Mental Health Association in Indian River County is highlighting #BackToBasics, because no matter how heavy and hard the world feels --and maybe especially because the world feels quite challenging right now -- focusing on our mental health much remain a priority.
Creating a world where everyone can get the mental health care they need and where everyone can thrive is imperative -- and within our reach. We have already seen once-unthinkable leaps and bounds in how our society addresses mental health, and this toolkit empowers us to push the conversation -- and the real, tangible resources for people who them -- forward.
It’s important to remember that working on your mental health and finding tools that help you thrive takes time. Change won’t happen overnight. Instead, by focusing on small changes, you can move through the stressors of the past year and develop long-term strategies to support yourself on an ongoing basis.
A great starting point for anyone who is ready to start prioritizing their mental health is to take a mental health screening here. It’s a quick, free, and confidential way for someone to assess their mental health and begin finding hope and healing.
Ultimately, during this month of May, Mental Health Association in Indian River County wants to remind everyone that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is possible. By developing your own methods to get #BackToBasics, it is possible to find balance between life’s ups and downs and continue to cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic.


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League City Solar Power Services
Affordable, Eco-Friendly Solar Energy in Texas
These days, many families are deciding to go solar. Doing so contributes to reducing pollution, and it can help you financially. It can increase the value of the home while reducing your energy costs. Even with solar power’s benefits, the transition can be difficult. It is a major upgrade to the home, changing many of the foundational aspects of how it operates. When you decide to make the switch, you need a trusted restoration team that can do the job right. You need Alpha 1 Restorations.
Alpha 1 Restorations is a qualified team of specialists who can handle your solar energy needs in League City. Call us today at (281) 853-8634 to discuss your options.
Why Go Solar?
- Save money (most homeowners save between 20%-40% 0n their electric costs monthly and ten of thousands dollars over the course of 25 years)
- Save the planet by switching to solar (the average home reduced their carbon footprint an average of 5 tons of Carbon Dioxide)
- Protect your family during a disaster! Being displaced because you don't have power during a storm is bad enough, now imagine you and your family having to find a place to stay during a global pandemic!
- Immediate equity in your home.
- Houses with Solar sell 20% faster than home with out.
- Reduce stress on electrical grid during peak usage.
- Receive credit for generating electricity that gets put back into the grid.
Why Alpha 1 Solar?
- We offer 1.49 % financing
- No money out of pocket
- Interactive virtual presentation designed by our engineering team to fit your home's exact needs
- We partnered with Titan Solar, a 2 billion dollar a year and growing company
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Solar Power for Every Budget
At Alpha 1 Restorations, we believe that solar energy should be available to everyone who wants it. You don’t need to be wealthy to install a new system and reap its benefits. We strive to stay affordable and competitive with our pricing, and we can offer you financing as low as 1.49 percent. This allows you to use your energy savings to pay for your new system over time.

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Chinese Bitcoin Futures Platform Holds iPhone Award Contest, Formal Online Trading Soon
Chinese language bitcoin futures trading platform BTC-q.com announced yesterday that it is giving away an iPhone 6 Plus in a bitcoin recharging competition.
The prize will be based on the number of bitcoins recharged on Thursday, 23 October, with contest ending midnight 24 Oct. The winner will receive an iPhone 6 Plus. In addition, users that are achieve 2nd to 10th place will get 10,000 points for dividents in the brokerage system.
BTC-q bitcoin futures trading platform began its first round of beta testing on 20 September 2014. A second beta testing round started on 14 October 2014. The platform will open formal online trading in the near future.
The BTC-q platform provides one times leverage long futures trading, fifty times bitcoin transaction leverage, instant transfer of trading earnings, and six months plus dealing contracts.
BTC-q is an operation of London-registered Bit Technology Group Co. Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of China-based Zhengzhou Bit Technology Co. Ltd. The London company was registered in May 2014 with the number 09038141 and Wang Mingchao as director, according to the UK’s Open Company site. Zhengzhou Bit Technology is based in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.

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Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General in urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls.
A bipartisan coalition of more than fifty attorneys general came together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology that would protect consumers from illegal robocalls.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and “scams.” She urges the FCC in a tweet to monitor companies acting in bad faith to spam families, facilitate fraud and evade detection.
The avalanche of robocalls is detrimental to our daily lives and is often used to perpetrate scams. I urge the FCC to monitor companies that act in bad faith to spam families, facilitate fraud, and evade detection. Read more here: https://t.co/AYmV5pXNLP pic.twitter.com/1OZ98WTdaZ
– Lynn Fitch (@LynnFitchAG) August 9, 2021
“The avalanche of robocalls is detrimental to our daily lives and is often used to perpetrate scams. The TRACED Act, and the STIR / SHAKEN technology it required, are designed to end illegal robocalls and phishing that bad actors use to harm consumers, ”Fitch said. “I urge the FCC to monitor companies that act in bad faith to spam families, facilitate fraud, and evade detection.”
STIR / SHAKEN technology is an essential tool to help consumers feel confident about who is on the other end of the line when they choose to answer a call.
New evidence indicates that a subset of these smaller voice service providers are responsible for a high volume of illegal robocall traffic, and use extension to continue routing calls that STIR / SHAKEN will help reduce or eliminate.
Large voice service providers were required to implement STIR / SHAKEN by June 30, 2021; But small businesses, with 100,000 subscribers or less, received a two-year extension from the FCC. In their comment letter, AG Fitch and the other 50 Attorneys General ask the FCC to advance the deadline for the implementation of this anti-spoofing technology.
In their comment letter sent today, the fifty attorneys general write that while this is not a “silver bullet to end robocalls,” the STIR / SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework will dramatically reduce the mistrust they experience. consumers when they read their caller ID for incoming calls. calls.
“In addition, we support the Commission’s proposed rule that reduces the extension of the timeframe for STIR / SHAKEN implementation from two years to one year, if not earlier, for those small voice service providers that regularly benefit from originating and routing. of illegal and spoofed information. robocalls that instill fear and harm our nation’s consumers, ”the comment letter states.
A copy of the Attorney General’s comments is available. here.


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Cervical spondylosis is a medical term used to refer to age-related ‘wear and tear’ that can affect bones and tissues in the neck.
The most common symptoms of cervical spondylosis are
- pain radiating from the arms
- loss of feeling in your hands and legs
- loss of co-ordination and difficulty walking
However, many people with cervical spondylosis experience no noticeable symptoms.
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Treating cervical spondylosis
In most cases the symptoms of cervical spondylosis can be relieved using a combination of:
- medication, such as
- exercise, such as swimming and walking
- self-care techniques such as supporting your neck with a firm pillow at night
In a small number of cases surgery may be required to remove or repair a damaged section of the cervical spine (see below).
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What causes cervical spondylosis?
As people get older the effects of aging can wear down bones and tissues that make up the spine. For example, the discs of the spine can dry out and shrink and the ligaments can stiffen.
This ‘wear and tear’ can then result in some degree of cervical spondylosis.
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Who is affected
Cervical spondylosis is a very common condition. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 adults will have some degree of cervical spondylosis by the time they are 60 (but many will not have any noticeable symptoms).
The outlook for most cases of cervical spondylosis is generally good. Most cases respond well to treatment after a few weeks. Though it can be common for symptoms to reoccur later.
In around 1 in 10 cases a person can go on to develop long-term (chronic) neck pain.
The most common symptoms of cervical spondylosis are
Occasional headaches may also occur, which usually start at the back of the head, just above the neck, and travel over the top to the forehead.
Pain usually comes and goes, with flare-ups followed by symptom-free periods.
Around 1 in 10 people develop long-lasting (chronic) pain.
Other, more severe, symptoms usually only occur if:
- a slipped disc or other bone pinches or irritates a nearby nerve (known as cervical radiculopathy)
- the spinal canal (bones that surround and protect the nerves) becomes narrower, compressing the spinal cord inside (known as cervical myelopathy)
These problems are described in more detail below.
The most common symptom of cervical radiculopathy is a sharp pain that ‘travels’ down one of your arms. (This pain is also known as brachialgia).
You may also experience some numbness or
Cervical myelopathy occurs when severe cervical spondylosis causes narrowing of the spinal canal (also known as stenosis) and compression of the spinal cord.
When the spinal cord is compressed, it interferes with the signals that travel between your brain and the rest of your body. Symptoms can include:
- a lack of co-ordination, for example you may find tasks such as buttoning a shirt increasingly difficult
- heaviness or weakness in your arms or legs
- problems walking
- less commonly,
If you think you are experiencing symptoms of cervical myelopathy you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
Left untreated, cervical myelopathy can lead to permanent spinal cord damage and long-term disability.
To better understand the causes of cervical spondylosis, it is useful to know more about the structure of your spine.
The spine is made up of:
- vertebrae: ridge-shaped sections of bone that make up the structure of the spine (spinal column) and protect the nerves
- discs: discs of tissue that have a tough, flexible outer shell and a softer inside that is the consistency of toothpaste. They lie in between the vertebrae, cushioning and supporting them
- spinal cord: the main bundle of nerves carrying messages up and down your spine, between the brain and the rest of the body
- nerve roots: the beginning sections of the nerves that come out of the spinal cord, exiting through 'key holes' all the way down the spine
As you get older, the discs tend to dry out and become susceptible to tears. Your body will also try to compensate for the wearing of the joints by producing small lumps of extra bone to better support your neck and stiffen the spine. These lumps of extra bone are known as bone spurs or osteophytes.
Osteophytes can cause the spine to become too rigid, leading to stiffness and neck pain. The changes in bone structure can also squash nearby nerves and the spinal cord. This tends to be more common in older people.
A slipped disc, also called a prolapsed or herniated disc, occurs when one of the discs of the spine is ruptured (splits) and the soft inside spills out.
If this soft material presses against a nerve in the neck, it can cause severe pain radiating to the arm (cervical radiculopathy), and can occasionally result in compression of the spinal cord (cervical myelopathy).
Slipped discs are generally seen in younger people and is not as common as the process of osteophyte formation described above.
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Cervical spondylosis is usually suspected if there are typical symptoms of neck pain and stiffness.
It will also be considered as a cause of radiating arm pain, problems with use of the hands or difficulty walking.
Various tests, described below, can be used to rule out other conditions and confirm the diagnosis.
Cervical spondylosis can limit the range of movement in your neck. You will be asked to rotate your head from side to side and tilt your head towards your shoulders.
Your doctor may also test reflexes in your hands and feet and check you have full sensation in all your limbs. Problems with your reflexes or a lack of sensation could indicate nerve damage caused by narrowing of your spinal cord (cervical myelopathy).
You may be referred for an
Further testing may be required if cervical myelopathy is suspected or your symptoms are severe and fail to respond to conventional treatments.
Details of some of the tests you may have are described below.
An MRI scan can be useful in detecting underlying damage to the nerves.
CT scans can provide a much more detailed scan of your bones compared to an X-ray.
A CT scan is now usually only performed if you are unable to have a MRI scan for medical reasons; for example if you have a pacemaker.
Treatment for symptoms due to cervical spondylosis aims to relieve pain and prevent permanent damage to your nerves.
If one NSAID fails to help with pain you should try an alternative.
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If your pain is more severe, your doctor may prescribe a mild opiate painkiller called codeine. This is often taken in combination with NSAIDs or paracetamol.
A common side effect of taking codeine is
Codeine may be unsuitable for a number of people, especially if taken for long periods of time. Your doctor will be able to advise whether it is safe for you to take codeine.
It is generally not recommended for people who have breathing problems (such as asthma) or head injuries, particularly those that increase the pressure in the skull.
If you experience spasms, when your neck muscles suddenly tighten uncontrollably, your doctor may prescribe a short course of a muscle relaxant such as diazepam.
Muscle relaxants are sedatives that can make you feel drowsy and dizzy. If you have been prescribed diazepam, do not drive. Also, do not drink alcohol as the medication can exaggerate its effects.
Muscle relaxants should not be taken continuously for longer than a week to 10 days at a time.
If pain persists for more than a month and has not responded to the above painkillers, your doctor may prescribe a medicine called amitriptyline.
Amitriptyline was originally designed to treat depression, but doctors have found that a small dose is also useful in treating nerve pain. You may experience some side effects when taking amitriptyline, including:
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- difficulty urinating
Do not drive if amitriptyline makes you drowsy. Amitriptyline should not be taken by people with a history of heart disease.
Gabapentin (or a similar medication called pregabalin) may also be prescribed by your doctor for helping radiating arm pain or pins and needles caused by nerve root irritation. This medicine is otherwise used as an anti-epileptic drug.
Some people may experience side effects that disappear when they stop the medication, such as a skin rash or unsteadiness. Gabapentin needs to be taken regularly for at least two weeks before any benefit is judged.
Injection of a painkiller
If your radiating arm pain is particularly severe and not settling, there may be an option of a 'transforaminal nerve root injection', where steroid medication is injected into the neck where the nerves exit the spine. This may temporarily decrease inflammation of the nerve root and reduce pain.
Side effects include headache, temporary numbness in the area and, in rare cases, spinal cord injury (limb paralysis).
Your doctor would have to refer you to a pain clinic if you wished to explore this option.
Exercise and lifestyle changes
You could consider:
- doing low-impact aerobic exercises such as swimming or walking
- using one firm pillow at night to reduce strain on your neck
- correcting your posture when standing and sitting
The long-term use of a neck brace or collar is not recommended as it can make your symptoms worse. Do not wear a brace for more than a week, unless your doctor specifically advises you to.
Surgery is usually only recommended in the treatment of cervical spondylosis if:
- there is clear evidence that a nerve is being pinched by a slipped disk or bone (cervical radiculopathy), or your spinal cord is being compressed (cervical myelopathy)
- there is underlying damage to your nervous system likely to worsen if surgery is not performed
Surgery may also be recommended if you have persistent pain that fails to respond to other treatments.
It's important to stress that surgery often does not lead to a complete cure of symptoms. It may only be able to prevent symptoms from getting worse.
The type of surgery used will depend on the underlying cause of your pain or nerve damage. Surgical techniques that may be used include:
- Anterior cervical discectomy – This is used when a slipped disc or osteophyte (lump of extra bone) is pressing on a nerve. The surgeon will make an incision in the front of your neck and remove the problem disc or piece of bone. This procedure results in a fusion across the disc joint. Some surgeons will insert a bone substitute to encourage fusion and occasionally put a metal plate across the disc if there is slippage of one vertebra on the one beneath.
- Cervical laminectomy – The surgeon will make an incision (small cut) in the back of your neck and remove pieces of bone contributing to compression of your spinal cord. A similar approach is known as a laminoplasty in which bones are spread open to widen the space, but not removed
- Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement – This relatively new surgical technique involves removing a worn disc in the spine and replacing it with an artificial disc. The results of this technique have been promising, but as it is still new, there is no evidence about how well it works in the long term or whether there will be any complications.
Most people can leave hospital within three to four days, but it can take up to eight weeks before you can resume normal activates. This may have an impact on your employment, depending on the type of work that you do.
Many people are recommended to return to work on a part-time basis at first. So you should discuss the situation with your employer prior to surgery.
Complications of surgery
Like all surgical procedures, surgery on the cervical spine carries some risk of complications, including:
- rare complications associated with general anaesthetic, such as heart attack, blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism](/health-library/conditions/pulmonary-embolism)) or a severe allergic reaction ([anaphylaxis)
- some mild difficulties with swallowing (
- hoarse voice – this is a rare complication but when it does occur it can be permanent
- infection of your wound after surgery, which is not usually serious and can be treated with antibiotics (deeper spinal infection is more serious but very rare)
- damage to nerves, which occurs in rare cases – this can result in persistent feelings of numbness and
If it is decided you could benefit from surgery, your consultant will discuss the specific risks and benefits related to your situation.

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REI Co-op electrifies the trails with DRT e3.1 eMTB
Seattle-based outdoor retailer REI has revealed the first in-house electric mountain bike under its Co-op Cycles brand. Essentially a motor-packing version of its DRT 3.1 mountain bike, the eMTB taps into Bosch power, comes with full squish and is available in five frame sizes.
"Experiencing the thrill of the ride on an e-bike is exhilarating, and we are pleased to introduce an all-around, high-performance, eMTB option for our customers," said VP of REI Co-op Brands, Isabelle Portilla. "We know ebikes help more people get out and ride or get back into riding. This bike’s selection of high-end components and pedal power, combined with REI’s included maintenance support, offers tremendous value to riders so they can focus on having a blast on the trails."
The DRT e3.1 features a Bosch Performance Line CX mid-drive motor for 85 Nm (62.6 lb.ft) of torque and Class 1 pedal-assist up to 20 mph (32 km/h). This is matched to a PowerTube 625 battery that can be removed from the downtube for indoor top-ups, but REI doesn't mention how long riders can expect to tear up trails before needing to find a wall outlet.
There's a SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed gearset for ride flexibility, while the combination on a RockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air suspension fork with 140 mm of travel and a RockShox Deluxe Select Plus RT rear shock should help absorb some of the bumps.
The aluminum frame is offered in five sizes, there's a riser handlebar on an aluminum stem, and a dropper seatpost can be whipped out of the way when tackling technical sections. The eMTB rolls on either 27.5- or 29-inch double-wall alloy rims (depending on frame size) wrapped in 2.6-inch-wide Kenda Nevegal ebike tires. Four-piston Tektro hydraulic disc brakes provide stopping power.
The DRT e3.1 eMTB tips the scales at 55 lb (25 kg) and is able to support rider/cargo weight of up to 300 lb (136 kg). It's priced at US$4,999, and is available to co-op members only until the end of October – after which it will go on general sale. REI promises coast-to-coast support to customers, including free fixes for flats, a 20% discount on shop services and 12 months of free adjustments (or 2 years for members).
Product page: Co-op DRT e3.1


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Microsoft founder Bill Gates initiated the Breakthrough Energy Coalition, an international group of nearly 30 titans of industry who will invest in... ...http://www.cxotoday.com/story/bill-gates-biz-titans-drive-clean-energy-tech/
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The event will take place along with India's move to launch an International Solar Alliance of more than 100 sunshine-rich nations. Business... ...http://www.tehelka.com/2015/11/bill-gates-mukesh-ambani-ratan-tata-form-group-to-supply-solar-free-power/
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'Room is a book to read in one sitting. When it's over you look up: the world looks the same but you are somehow different and that feeling lingers for days' Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife
Jack is five. He lives in a single, locked room with his Ma.
'Startlingly original and moving . . . as utterly compelling as The Lovely Bones' Scotsman 'A triumph' Daily Telegraph 'Heart-burstingly, gut-wrenchingly compassionate' Daily Mail 'This book will break your heart' Irish Times 'Affecting and uplifting' Evening Standard 'Absorbing, truthful and beautiful' Observer

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Before donating to a charity, New Jerseyans might want to review the organization’s financials. The state Division of Consumer Affairs wants to make it easy to do so; they’ve released an app that runs on iPhones and iPads that can check out the 26,000 charities that the state has in its database, which allows them to solicit funds in New Jersey.
The app will be updated weekly. The division also has a charity registration hotline, where it’s possible to obtain information: 973-504-6215. The database is also available through the web at the division’s website.
Eric T. Kanefsky, acting director of the division, said in a written statement that the Better Business Bureau’s standard for charity accountability recommends charities should give at least 65 percent of their expenses toward program activities and no more than 35 percent toward fundraising.
Many charities spend far less than that on fundraising. The Community Foundation of NJ, for instance, which is the founder and provider of services and leadership for NJ Spotlight, spends barely more than 1 percent on fundraising activities.
To download the free charity lookup app, go to the Apple App store. Users can also find it by visiting the Apple App store on their mobile device and searching for “New Jersey Charity Search.” Although only available for Apple products, the division says it will be expanding the app to other devices.


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The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm is a fantasy novel by American writers Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, the twelfth book in the series The Wheel of Time. It was incomplete when Jordan died on September 16, 2007, from cardiac amyloidosis. His widow Harriet McDougal and his publisher Tom Doherty chose Sanderson to continue the book.
Jordan originally intended to finish the series in a single volume titled A Memory of Light. However, when Sanderson began writing the book, it became clear that a single volume would be too large to print. The expected final book was split into three volumes: The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, and A Memory of Light. The books would be published a year apart with the first volume, The Gathering Storm, published on October 27, 2009; a week earlier than originally announced. Upon its release, it immediately rose to the No. 1 position on The New York Times hardcover fiction Best Seller list, making it the fifth consecutive Wheel of Time book to achieve this feat.
The three books will together encompass what can be considered Jordan's final vision of the series. In the foreword, Sanderson states that they can be thought of as "the three volumes of A Memory of Light or as the final three books of The Wheel of Time. Both are correct." He also comments on the differing writing style, suggesting that it could be compared to different film directors directing the same script. The Gathering Storm consists of a prologue, 50 chapters, and an epilogue.
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part of the series:
The Wheel of Time
series ordinal: 12
original title: The Gathering Storm
date of publication: 2009
genre: high fantasy, fantasy literature, novel
narrative location: The Wheel of Time universe
characters: Rand al'Thor
follows: Knife of Dreams
followed by: Towers of Midnight

domain: entertainment


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When police opened a blue makeshift shed on a rural, mid-north NSW property, they found a derelict scene.
There was a bed and mattress raised at a 45-degree angle, with soiled sheets on one side.
There was a small desk and paint tins in the corner.
There was a window, with no flyscreen, looking through to a dog kennel that shared the hovel of shipping containers with its other inhabitant - an eight-year-old boy.
“I felt like an animal,” the boy would later scrawl on a piece of paper in his juvenile handwriting. “I thought that I would be kept there forever.”
There was no ventilation, no food or water, and ant powder was scattered around the room – a box he was made to help build.
The child would be locked in there daily, denied sustenance and a place to go to the toilet.
He was bashed for urinating in the corner, or for defecating into a tin.
He was let out to do chores, and made to hold bricks in front of him for not completing them.
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The man responsible, now 30, was on April 27 imprisoned for a maximum of 6½ years, with a non-parole period of four years.
He pleaded guilty to the sophisticated cultivation, to which he exposed children, and to falsely imprisoning the boy, depriving him of necessities, and to repeatedly assaulting him.
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The property looked as though it was under construction: a single-storey house surrounded by scattered shipping containers.
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Police found a sawn-off rifle, batons and capsicum spray in the bunker, along with nunchaku, flick knives and swords in the house.
Amid sickening circumstances, the man conjured a joke for his discoverers: “Wish you could have come like two months later, at least I would have got some bud out of it.”
When the boy was freed from his 2.4m by 2m enclosure he was thin and filthy. He had dirty dressings on his ankles, and weeping sores.
He had bruises, abrasions and scabs, calluses, a broken front tooth, and a small burn on his hand. His bones lacked density, his muscles had no bulk.
As if to allay their disgust, the man told police, “I haven’t not being feeding him.”
The first container he was caged in was yellow and smaller than the blue one he was found in.
He was being separated for "inappropriately" touching another boy.
In the smaller container was a blanket but no bed, food, and limited water. He was in there for close to a week.
The child developed sores on his feet from wearing shoes that were too big and being made to carry concrete blocks.
Instead of being taken to the doctor he was taken out of school so as not to arouse suspicion from authorities.
Records show the boy hadn’t attended school since October 30, 2015.
On November 10, police went to the property over concerns for him. He showed officers the scratches on his arms and told them he’d fallen over.
They grew suspicious about what was going on, and applied for a search warrant. Concerned there would be more visits, the man and his overseer, who ran the farm through a regime of fear, moved the boy to the larger container. Perversely, the man said he regularly kicked and slapped the boy out of mercy, so the overseer wouldn’t belt the child harder.
He kicked the boy for taking the rubbish out, he hit him with a cane, slammed his head into the container, and punched him in the leg, leaving him unable to walk.
The other adults involved in the scheme claimed the overseer subjected them all to violence.
That man was eventually sentenced to six years and four months in prison, with a non-parole period of four years and five months, for cultivating the commercial crop to which he exposed children, false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and numerous weapons convictions.
The child’s mother, who told police she didn’t agree with keeping him in the shed, received three years and eight months, with a non-parole period of two years and five months, for false imprisonment, failing to provide necessities for her son, and cultivating cannabis.
She will soon be eligible for parole.
Her brother was sentenced to two years and seven months, with a minimum period of just under two years.
Another woman, who was not at the property when it was raided, was jailed for two years and one month, with a minimum term of a year and five months for weapons and cultivating convictions. Her term has since expired.
When police swooped, the children were whisked into care.
The boy was medically examined a month later, his doctor noticing a “remarkably different” child.
He looked nourished, and had put on 4 kilograms.
But it was the brewing psychological damage that had clinicians worried.
“It was terrible being in the shipping container. I felt sad and lonely … I felt very scared. Now sometimes it’s like everything in my mind is dead,” he wrote almost two years after his release, in a victim impact statement to District Court judge Leonie Flannery.
She would use this statement in jailing the captor.
He would habitually use drugs such as ice on the property, and continued to abuse them in custody.
Judge Flannery said the man – also the victim of a traumatic upbringing – had gained little insight into the nightmare he’d created.
“The psychological and emotional harm [the boy] suffered was immeasurable,” she said.


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- The transition to working from home can be more difficult for adults with dyslexia.
- Many public misconceptions about dyslexia persist, even among educators. It doesn’t look back at the letters.
- Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among adults with dyslexia who were not identified and received appropriate education in childhood.
- Workplace accommodations for adults with dyslexia may include a variety of assistive technologies.
Adults with undiagnosed dyslexia may experience a variety of difficulties with reading, writing, or spelling. While many have learned how to make amends over the years, the COVID-19 pandemic and the sudden shift to working remotely from home are finally asking for help.
“During COVID, we’re getting a lot of calls from adults who are suddenly hitting a wall,” said Marci Peterson, MD, BCET, a board-certified educational therapist and dyslexia specialist and author of the new book, Guidelines for Adults with Dyslexia, told VigorTip. “The career parameters they chose and excelled at changed from face-to-face conversations to emails. The workload became overwhelming.”
If you find yourself agreeing with the above and want some answers, keep reading. You will learn about adult dyslexia and the treatments and tools that can help you.
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a common learning disability that involves problems with reading, writing or spelling. It’s also called “dyslexia” because it affects areas of the brain that are necessary for language production, pronunciation, and associating sounds with letters.
Estimates of the prevalence of dyslexia vary widely, ranging from about 5%–20%. That means there are tens of millions of people in America.
Peterson points out that the definition of dyslexia applies to any age. “It starts with difficulties with listening and correct pronunciation, and then moves on to reading words and spelling difficulties.” In adults, it’s usually written communication that is most in need of help.
public misconceptions about dyslexia
In 2017, a large US study Frontiers in Psychology The survey of laypeople and educators found that not only do many laypeople incorrectly believe that “a common sign of dyslexia is seeing letters backwards,” but more than half of educators believe it.
During the pandemic, psychologists at Northeastern University in Boston took a deeper look and found that these public misconceptions about dyslexia stem not only from “naive ignorance of the science of reading,” but also from “false assumptions about how the brain works.” “.Their research, now published in the journal PLoS Onedetailing three experiments they conducted on adults who had not taken any previous advanced course in linguistics; most also reported that they had not taken any previous advanced course in biology.
Identifying current misconceptions about dyslexia is an important part of the conversation. To ensure that today’s generation of children with dyslexia receive timely and appropriate interventions, “it is critical that the public — parents, educators and legislators — understand dyslexia and its symptoms,” the authors wrote.
what dyslexia is not
- Look back at letters or jump on the page
- low IQ
- vision problems
- Lack of motivation or desire to learn
Reading research shows that people with dyslexia can learn successfully with appropriate teaching methods.
Symptoms of Dyslexia in Adults
Difficulties with reading and spelling can be the main symptoms of dyslexia in children, but for adults who have spent years finding ways to compensate for these deficits, the situation is a little more complicated.
“As a child, I was diagnosed with ‘learning differences,’ and the diagnosis was ‘he’s slow,'” children’s book author and illustrator Trevor Romain told VigorTip. “I found that visual learning was the only way I could complete my studies, so I drew and used visuals to help me remember information.”
It wasn’t until his 20s—after seeing an ophthalmologist and a psychologist—that Roman was diagnosed with dyslexia.
“I don’t think I was very smart before that,” he said. “The diagnosis gave me something that was frustrating and gave me an idea of what was really going on.”
Common signs of previously undiagnosed dyslexia in adults
- Remember struggles with reading and spelling at school
- Avoid reading for entertainment or reading aloud because of extreme fatigue
- Feeling very insecure about reading to your child or helping with homework
- Difficulty taking meeting notes and managing time
- Speaking vocabulary is smaller than listening vocabulary
- Difficulty remembering names, but remembering faces
- Says, misuses, or mispronounces words without realizing it
- May have good memories of events experienced or not remembered at all
- Difficulty remembering verbal or multi-step instructions
- Succeed in situations and occupations that rely on verbal communication and relationship building
- Lack of self-confidence; may suffer from depression and anxiety
A study of adults with dyslexia Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy It was found that anger and resentment toward their childhood teachers still grabbed their attention as adults — along with memories of injustice at the hands of the education system. Much of this anger is due to their lack of diagnosis, which means they have had an undiagnosed learning disability for years.
“For the first time we’re seeing people in their 30s who are considered dyslexic at a young age, but a lot still depends on where you live in the U.S.,” Peterson said. “We know that high levels of anxiety and depression occur when someone feels very poor about themselves and their abilities. If the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia is considered a health problem in the U.S. healthcare system, then more People can get the help they need.”
Roman said it was helpful to talk about the situation with his psychotherapist wife.
“As an adult, a lot of this comes down to self-esteem,” he said. “If you think you can’t compete in a career you love, you’re actually going to be very frustrated.”
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How Is Dyslexia Diagnosed in Adults?
There is no single test that can diagnose dyslexia. A true diagnosis is only valid when performed one-on-one by a qualified and trained professional, such as a licensed psychologist or neurologist.
Dyslexia Screening Test
The Dyslexia Screening Test is a good starting point and will provide you with an estimate of your risk of developing dyslexia and/or your risk of developing dyslexia based on your family history.
For example, the Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a self-report screening tool designed to measure the risk of dyslexia in adults. ARHQ asks adults about their own reading history and current reading habits to estimate their possible risk of dyslexia.
Depending on the results, screening may recommend a comprehensive in-person (or virtual) assessment by a trained professional.
Adult Dyslexia Assessment
“Assessment of adults may include tests of visual and auditory perception, discrimination, and memory,” Peterson said, adding that while intelligence testing is not required, “for intelligent adults who have difficulty reading, This could be a strong validation.”
However, finding providers with experience evaluating adults with dyslexia can be a challenge.A small study in a journal Dyslexia Shows that some psychologists have no confidence in their ability to assess adults because of “lack of experience base and training and tools for appropriate norms” – exposing the lack of international guidelines to support psychologists in identifying adults with dyslexia.
Peterson agrees that the process for adults isn’t well-defined, but recommends looking for someone with a solid understanding of dyslexia and a broad understanding of language development and other disabilities.
“The professional does not need to administer the test, but they must be qualified to interpret the test results,” she said. “When evaluating adults, I look at how they process visual and auditory information because they can usually read.”
The International Dyslexia Association and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction each offer state-based directories of professionals who provide services and treatment for people with learning differences.
Treatment of Dyslexia in Adults
There is no “cure” for dyslexia. By now, you may be wondering how to treat dyslexia in people who actually know how to read. What are the strategies for adults who have learned how to compensate?
It’s never too late to get help.According to the journal’s research, reading skills can continue to grow and develop into adolescence and adulthood Language, speech and hearing services in schools. Further research has consistently shown that students with dyslexia learn best using instructional methods specifically designed to fit their thinking and learning styles, including multi-sensory and project-based approaches.
When an adult comes to her for therapy, Peterson first asks what they want and customizes the therapy from there. “If they were in law school, I’d say, ‘Let’s get you housing.’ If they needed help with business writing, I’d say, ‘Let’s get you a writing coach who understands dyslexia.'” ”
Assistive technology is anything that can help people with disabilities solve challenges so they can learn, improve, and function better in their environment. While most people might associate it with a school setting, much of the technology out there applies to the workplace and home.
- Audiobooks: Text-free human or computer voice narration is widely available through companies such as Audible. You can also check with your local library.
- Electronic text and text-to-speech (TTS): These software, applications or devices allow you to see and hear digital or electronic text at the same time. Students with dyslexia are eligible for a free membership to Bookshare. You might also want to buy a flatbed scanner, like the Fujitsu SnapScan s100i, for digitizing all types of text into speech for a computer to read aloud.
- Graphic organizers: Graphic organizers often include templates to provide structure and tips for those who don’t know what to write or how to get started. These tools can help you brainstorm and organize your thoughts visually in a web format in preparation for writing.
- Smartpen: Smartpen combines a camera and a voice recorder so you can take notes with minimal writing—rather than focusing on listening and processing information in the moment. For example, Livescribe’s smartpen syncs notes and audio to your Evernote account, where you can replay, organize, search, and share your notes. These pens can save hours of audio and are compatible with PCs and Macs, as well as a variety of smartphones.
- Speech-to-Text: Speech recognition tool that converts speech dictation to text, making writing easier.
“Finding the tools that work for you can play a role in managing dyslexia in adulthood,” Roman said. “My spelling was terrible, but the word processor helped me. I’ve also been fortunate to have great editors throughout my career.”
In her book, Peterson devotes an entire section to the ADA and how to talk to your employer. “This has pros and cons, but now, a lot of [employers] Really saw the value of cognitive diversity in the workplace,” she said.
Most employers (and schools) are willing to work with people requesting accommodation within reason. These may include some of the assistive technologies mentioned earlier, such as speech-to-text or text-to-speech program access.
Many, like Roman, have embraced dyslexia as part of their adult identities. It’s never too late to seek help and support.
what does this mean to you
Having an undiagnosed learning disability can mean you’ve experienced years of associated mental health consequences — some triggered by the pandemic. If you find yourself struggling with reading, writing, or spelling as an adult and want to know if you have dyslexia, answers and treatment are available. Finding the right assistive technology for you can make a big difference.
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