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This new Bill is based on the belief that true innovation is being stifled doctors’ fear of being sued, but Dr Martin Brunet argues otherwise
Slow and steady wins the race - that’s the warning that Dr Martin Brunet is giving Jeremy Hunt for his race to ‘put patients first’
‘It can only be a good thing for NICE to be more involved,’ says Dr Brunet - but he does have some suggestions as to how NICE can improve. Starting with consistent drug prices
At my estimate, four in five patients will refuse to comply with new QOF guidelines on statin prescribing when they understand the risks involved. How can the Government expect it to work?


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Would you like to learn how to maintain your balance just by cooking the right foods? We are very please to announce that we are now offering fun and interactive healthy cooking classes for private individuals and groups.
Ayurveda is natural medical system born in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda is a sanskrit word that can be translated as = knowledge of life. The knowledge or wisdom of Ayurveda teaches us that we should use the time we are given on this planet to experience life with awakened consciousness.
What this means is that we should live according to the heart rather than the mind. How can we achieve this? Well first we must consider our state of health and work hard to keep it in balance. Ayurveda puts nutrition and lifestyle as the most two important causes of health or disease.
Did you know that there are good and bad food combinations?
FOOD AS MEDECINE
Throughout the ages food has always been known as a main component for a healthy body and mind.
It is no surprise, since all that we are – our body and mind – is a direct result of the transformation of food through our digestion.
Understanding the nature of food, it’s qualities and how it impacts our own constitution is essential to maintain a healthy balance.
Food can also be used as a medicine, this is what Ayurveda teaches us and what we like to share with you!
Unfortunately over the years this wisdom of health through cooking has been forgotten or neglected for the benefit of quicker options. These options pushed by large corporation in the food industry for the sake of higher profit, did by no means contain the nutrients needs to maintain a healthy body and mind.
Did you know that each meal should include the 6 tastes?
Thanks to the science of Ayurveda, the wisdom fo health through food is today available to us. This is what we have the pleasure to share with you through fun and interactive cooking classes.
ABOUT THE COOKING CLASS
Healthy cooking classes are adapted to each guest’s needs and their unique constitution. A typical class will include:
- An introduction to Ayurveda and it’s key principles.
- We will then get our hands dirty and cook together a selection of breakfast, lunch, snacks and/or dinner dishes whilst learning Ayurvedic dietary rules and recommended habits.
- As we cook, guests will get to understand how they can save time and money with efficient planning.
- Finally we will taste the fruit of our hard work and discuss some easy home made natural remedies to prevent and heal basic medical conditions.
- A pre-questionaire will be sent to all guests to understand their personal needs and individual constitution.
For more information, please contact us. We are available for private cooking class and group cooking classes at your chosen location. In the mean time you can read our latest healthy ayurvedic recipes or leave us your email address to receive recipes straight into your inbox.
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So when Ivan said he was moving for players now, he was telling the truth. He’s been busier than Ryan Giggs over the past few days and it looks like the fruits of his efforts are coming together.
I don’t often throw names out there that I’ve heard because like I’ve said on numerous occasions, not many people actually get gossip unless it’s from outside the club. I guess the first thing to say before I get into this post is that when a club is serious about transfers there will be multiple targets so it’s very hard to be definitive.
What I can confirm is the talk about Samba and Cahill is very much true. What I can’t say is which one we’re going for, or if we’re actually looking to buy both of them. If we’re signing both, that would be a very bold statement of intent. That would leave us with 5 centre backs. Could that mean a move out of defence for Kozzer or Vermalen or could that mean a move for Vermalen to left back?
The likelihood is that we’re probably lining up both, then we’ll see what happens with price and make a decision from there. It’s a clever way of keeping your options open and regulating price. My case study for this approach is the Nasri transfer a few years ago. We were in talks with Ben Arfa at the time and it was very much 50/50 who we were going to sign. My gut feeling says that we’ll land Chris Samba but to be honest, I’d be pleased with either.
The other player who looks set to join us is Gervinho. The man with the worst haircut since Cesc joined us is poised to sign for us in £12million move from Lille. This guy is a real marmite player amongst those who’ve watched him, what can be said about him is that he’s a wide man and his tangible statistics were better than Eden Hazard’s last year. If he’s coming to us to play out wide, his 15 goals and 10 assists playing for a small club seem quite good. It’s interesting that there was a lot of debate yesterday about him replacing Bendtner. Is that as a winger, or as a front man?
The other player that there is a still a major interest is this Argentinian chappy. Apparently he’s been monitored quite extensively and he’s the business. I’m not sure why there has been a hold up on the deal, but rumour has it we’re still looking to buy up his talents. He’s quite tall, he has good technique and his signing feels reminiscent of Freddie Ljungberg. No one is quite sure what to expect… but we’re expecting good things!
The exits are looking good as well. We could see six players or more leaving and apparently, Squillaci is looking good for the chop. Arsene Wenger’s worst signing in defence? He easily rivals Stepanovs and Cygan. Eboue, Denilson, Bendtner, Almunia, Vela and Traore should follow suit. The only worry I have is about Samir Nasri. If that man goes, I believe there will be a marquee signing to replacing him.
If we make the above changes to the squad, we could still end the summer pretty cost neutral. We’ll be taking a lot of dross off the wage bill and we’ll definitely be able to bring in a lot of pound notes for their services. If we replace those players as above, we’re supplementing the first team with players who have fight and a massive point to prove. You’d have to say that if we make those moves, we wouldn’t be far off next season.
Spurs are going to be solely focused on the league next year, don’t expect them to be flying out their first team for the tin pot Europa League. Liverpool will be battling harder than ever to steal back their top 4 spot. Manchester City will be buying up everyone. Guus Hiddink at Chelsea could be armed with £150million. United have already started adding to the best team in the league. Inaction wasn’t an option for us this summer and like I said to much derision last year, be thankful we finished 4th and the players let the manager down in the way they did. He’s obviously very hurt by what happened and it looks like the message the fans sent him at the last game of the season may have landed in his mental inbox.
Oh, and on Jermain Defoe to Arsenal. No thanks. I can’t believe we’d even entertain it. He’s an English midget who has a private life to rival even the most sordid of reality TV stars. He’s a Spurs fans. He’s disruptive and he managed 4 goals last season. We don’t need him, we don’t want him (that’s personally anyway).
Geoff is back tomorow, I’m in Dublin. Enjoy… the man is an opinion hand grenade and rumour has it, he’s about to explode in tomorrows post!
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By JoAnn Snavely
We’ve all seen that photo, you know the one. The photo at the baseball field with the fence. This photo that has been used as the placeholder for any slideshow you’ve seen discussing the question: what is equity? Equity is a very important issue that needs to be addressed in the public school system and society in general. Especially in the COVID-19 crisis the country is facing, it is especially critical to balance equity with the resources available to give all students a chance for success.
EQUITY VS EQUALITY
When you hear the word “equity” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you answered “equality” don’t worry, so did I. Why do we associate the two words even though they are two very different things? Well, for starters, both words have the Latin root “equ” in the beginning of the word. This Latin root means equal, you see it with many different examples like equator, equanimity, adequate etc. Even though these words vary in meaning, that one root word brings them back to one common denominator- equal. This same concept applies when you compare equality vs. equity, they both mean equal in one way or another, but don’t be fooled they are two very different extremes in the mastery of equal resources.
Equality is giving everyone the same treatment and resources to succeed at whatever is being achieved, which sounds like a flawless plan right? Wrong, just because everyone has the resources to succeed and no one is getting special treatment doesn’t mean everyone can succeed– there will always be someone who will struggle to hit the mark of success. That is what equity works towards, equity focuses on taking equality and asking “how do we ensure EVERYONE succeeds?” Because even though you may have the same resources as the next student, it’s more important that you worry about whether or not every student will be able to achieve the same goal. When that question is being brought to light, then extra resources and extra help that some students may not need to succeed can’t be marked off because there will be others who can not succeed without the extra resources. This bridges a gap between equity and equality because is it fair that some are getting extra resources to succeed and others aren’t? Is it fair for others to not succeed because they can’t succeed because there isn’t enough resources? This leads to a vicious cycle of what’s right and wrong. However, at the end of the day it is more important that everyone is given the opportunity to succeed, even if it takes different resources to achieve it.
It’s no secret that everyone has different learning styles. So, just because I am a visual learner that doesn’t mean every other student learns that way and will succeed with resources tailored to visual learners. This works the same way as if a student was a physical learner, or an aural learner, any learning style has specific ways of learning and not every student can succeed with certain styles. So imagine all students are being taught the same information with a visual learning style, there would be students who would excel in their studies because their work is being tailored to their style, but those with different learning styles would ultimately fall behind because their learning style wouldn’t be recognised. This is when equality falls short in the classrooms. Even though all students are being taught the same things with the same methods, only certain students can excel with specific ways of learning. However, equity focuses on taking equality to the next level. Instead of just taking this idea of giving every student the exact same resources, it focuses on taking those students who will not succeed in their education because of learning disabilities, not being taught in a adequate way, or simply misunderstandings and giving them extra resources such as free tutors, extra help, or anything else to help those students succeed as well. This will help ensure that every student actually has everything they need to succeed in the classroom.
This is not the only factor that affects student success. There are many things that factor into how students’ educations are impacted. Some of these factors are socioeconomic status, mental health, and–now that school has turned online–that physical factor has been stripped from some students who need it the most and replaced by a visual barrier. This takes many of the strains of in-person learning and replaces them with network issues, technical issues, some students not having access to the technology necessary, and those physical learners having their learning style taken from them. This sets some students up to fail if not given that extra help they desperately need, and the school system has done a good job at trying to develop a system to help those students by providing them with all the necessary resources.
You can see this cycle forming already, that is because there will always be a student who struggles to get ahead and is left behind, but it is our job to give every student the resources to succeed. In this situation, equality simply is insufficient; thus, equity needs to be brought into play to ensure everyone’s success.

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Onkyo Demos Tablet with a 12.5-inch 4K Display at MWCby Anton Shilov on March 7, 2018 6:00 PM EST
Onkyo has demonstrated a prototype of a tablet featuring a 4K display as well as a premium audio sub-system at MWC. The Granbeat Hi-Res Tablet tablet is aimed primarily at multimedia enthusiasts who would like to have UHD resolution as well as advanced audio with them when traveling and do not care much about portability.
The Onkyo Granbeat DP-CTX1 resembles a miniature television with stereo speakers and if it was not for official positioning, I would have thought that Onkyo was demonstrating a small TV. Nonetheless, this is a tablet based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC (there is a report about usage of the SD835, but it could not be confirmed), featuring a 12.5-inch 4K UHD display and is running Android Oreo. The Granbeat DP-CTX1 will be equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage (expandable using microSD cards) when it becomes available later this year, but the prototype showcased at MWC only featured 16 GB of NAND flash.
In addition to the premium display, the Onkyo Granbeat DP-CTX1 features a first-class DTX: X Premium-badged audio sub-system comprised of four independent ODND (Onkyo Double-Molding Diaphragm) speakers with two ESS Sabre ES9018KDM DACs and two ESS Sabre 9601K amplifiers (the same DACs and amplifiers are used inside the Onkyo Granbeat DP-CMX1 smartphone). Finally, the Granbeat Hi-Res Tablet will support DTS Play-Fi technology to connect to appropriate audio equipment wirelessly.
Speaking of connectivity and audio/video equipment. Because of its positioning primarily as a multimedia solution for A/V enthusiasts, the Onkyo Granbeat DP-CTX1 will ship with a docking station that can be attached to other A/V equipment via an HDMI interface. The tablet also has a 3.5-mm and a 2.5-mm audio connector for headphones and other audio devices, as well as a USB Type-C header to connect to regular PCs and various peripherals.
It is noteworthy that the Onkyo Granbeat tablet is still a regular tablet with all functions that one comes to expect from this kind of devices. The tablet has imaging capabilities, so it can be used to capture photos or make video calls. Like other advanced tablets, the Granbeat DP-CTX1 features 802.11ac Wi-Fi as well as an integrated 4G/LTE modem (at least, on the prototype demonstrated at MWC).
Onkyo is not yet disclosing when it plans to release the Granbeat DP-CTX1 commercially and what price tag will it carry. Since the company is demonstrating the tablet as early as MWC, it is safe to assume that it will be launched this year. As for MSRP, the DP-CTX1 is an ultra-premium product with a unique display and an advanced audio sub-system, so do not expect it to be cheap.
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- ASUS Announces the NovaGo (TP370): A Snapdragon 835 based Windows 10 PC
- Apple Refreshes iPad Pro Lineup: A10X Fusion SoC for 10.5-inch, 12.9-inch Models
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HStewart - Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - linkAt $1500 they can have it, especially as Android / ARM cpu. Put a i7-8909g in this thing, and it maybe worth $1500. I would say anything above $800 is too much for it.
Just for comparison, I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 that cost me around $470 at BestBuy on sale, there is rumors next one (S4) could be 4K screen - they start about $600. So for a larger screen - I would say another $200.
Sttm - Thursday, March 8, 2018 - linkI could see myself buying a 4k HDR AMOLED tablet from Samsung for $500. Something with screen quality as good as their flagship phones, but 10 inches. A perfect device for magazines, comics, watching stuff away from a TV.
IP68 water proof it too, so I can shower with it. :)
duploxxx - Thursday, March 8, 2018 - linkadding a stupid intel in that box? no way.
its btw high def audio where you pay the premium if you understand audio requirements from onkyo...
HStewart - Thursday, March 8, 2018 - linkNo way I am going to purchase a 12 in screen with ARM processor - I can understand having ARM in $1500 TV screen for apps on the TV but not as a primary processor.
BurntMyBacon - Friday, March 9, 2018 - linkA high end ARM processor would be fine, as long as the price reflected it. A price of $1500 is 3X too high for an android device in my opinion. With the same processor (assuming 835) and an ARM version of Windows 10 and (limited) x86 emulation, it becomes a bit more appealing, so I might say it's 2X too high (give or take). Give me a low power x86 processor along with a full version of Windows 10 and it might justify a $1xxx price tag.
While the audio equipment certainly adds to the bill of materials and goes a long way towards creating a high dollar premium device, the android operating system does not match well with such a premium device. Android has largely been relegated to the low cost budget area of the tablet market. Sure, there are a few outliers playing at being a premium device, but lack of sales as well as lack of decent mid range options suggests that there isn't much of a market left. Perhaps people have decided that devices that expensive need to do more than just consume media. Sure Android does games, but many don't translate well to larger screens. Consequently, most people I've seen play on their phones, their consoles, or their PCs. Productivity ...
gigantor21 - Thursday, March 8, 2018 - linkI have an S3 tablet as well, and the $500 I paid is the absolute limit I will spend on an Android tablet, 4K or otherwise.
Samus - Friday, March 9, 2018 - linkThat's what I'm sayin'
Core CPU or bust, especially if its going to cost over a grand. Who cares about the $300 screen when it's running an SoC that will struggle to drive that resolution.
BurntMyBacon - Friday, March 9, 2018 - linkTo be fair, I don't think an 835 is going to struggle with media playback on a 4K screen. Of course, I would still hesitate to spend the kind of money people are speculating this will cost on an Android tablet. A core CPU (and perhaps Windows OS) would go a long way to justifying the likely price tag.
smartthanyou - Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - linkThat seems like a lot of expensive speaker hardware for something that would most likely be used with a good set of headphones. Doesn't make a lot of sense IMHO.
Diji1 - Friday, March 9, 2018 - linkYou don't stay in hotels much then.


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Season 17 in "PUBG Mobile" started last Jan. 19 and is anticipated to run for a couple of months. Within this period, developers are expected to roll out more content, including new weapons, a new map, and new events. Here are the things that we know so far about "PUBG Mobile" Season 17.
What's New In "PUBG Mobile" Season 17
The current season in the hit mobile shooter game is called Runic Power, which enables players to fight opponents using magic powers. The new season also introduced patch 1.2 into the game. The latest update rolled out the Runic Power mode on the classic Erangel map. Players in this mode have various runes that come with special abilities and perks. The current season also introduced a new weapon in "PUBG Mobile." The new FAMAS rifle is available now for players on the Livik map. It is perfect for close-range combats and ideas for small maps.
When Does Season 17 End
Based on the patch notes of update 1.2, Season 17 of "PUBG Mobile ends on Mar. 21. In other words, players have ample time to make their way to all 100 tiers of the RP 17 of the game. Achieving this unlocks the Guardian Armor Set. If players reach tier 60, they get the Resplendent Dawn ot the Deadly Sickle.
Aside from the Runic Power mode, which is currently live in the game, there are whispers that a new mode will arrive in the latter part of the season. Rumors have it that "PUBG Mobile" might launch the Power Armor mode. The mode will be available in Evoground starting Feb. 5.
In the Power Armor mode, players need to fight for three Power Armor sets on the Livik map. Collecting all three sets rewards players with the Dragon's Breath grenade.
Erangel is looking a bit different today  Ancient runes from another world have brought three special powers with them. Which rune will you choose to dominate the battlefield?  #RUNICPOWER #PUBGM1.2 Explore the update today! https://t.co/Ih2lXMaCCr pic.twitter.com/BgdkJV8zfc — PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) January 12, 2021
Other Upcoming "PUBG Mobile" Announcements
A new map is reportedly launching in "PUBG Mobile" on Jan. 22, according to a post on the official Instagram page of the game in Malaysia. The team will allegedly introduce the new map at 7:50 a.m. CT and the promotion will last for 30minutes. While no official confirmation about this new map was released, there are speculations that the newmap could be the Karakin map.
This rumored map is comparable to Livik in terms of size. It was introduced to the PC counterpart of the mobile title. The location is just a 2 x 2 kilometer area, approximately half the size of Sanhok. In this map, only 64 players can be accommodate, a departure from the standard 100-player maps of "PUBG Mobile."


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Pearl Lowe reveals her vintage style secrets
October 18, 2019
We spoke to interior designer Pearl Lowe at the launch of her new book to find out how we can add some Faded Glamour into our own homes.
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Interior designer Pearl Lowe is much celebrated for her signature style, combining carefully sourced decorative objects, vintage patterns, ornate fabrics and charming antiques . Her new book, Faded Glamour, explores some beautiful properties that encapsulate her design ethos, including her own stunning home in Frome, Somerset.
We caught up with her at the launch of the new book to find out about some of her own most treasured possessions, and how we can bring some Faded Glamour to our own lives.
Image: Amy Neunsinger © CICO Books
What does Faded Glamour mean to you?
From early on, I can remember reacting strongly to a house that has some age to it and a story to tell – they appeal to me in a massive way. I just love things that are imperfect and have a history. I love Parisian apartments when you walk in and there’s paint peeling off the walls and old broken mirrors – that kind of thing. I’m just mad about things that were once so glamorous, but now it’s just a bit worn and torn – a few people have referred to me in a similar way in my time!
The reason I created a book like this is because, at the moment, everyone’s talking about sustainability. But I don’t think people don’t think about the fact that actually, this style is sustainable. You have to really think about your carbon footprint at this point, and this furniture was made years and years ago – it’s being recycled and it’s fantastic. You don’t have to buy anything new.
Is there a piece in your own home that has particularly memorable story for you?
I always talk about a lamp, because I bought it in Paris at Clignancourt market. It had a sort of metal frame to it and my husband said that I couldn’t get it, because it was really heavy. But of course, I went up to the lady and asked how much it was. She said €80, so obviously I said I’d take it. The problem is that we were going back on the Eurostar! We had to find a taxi that would let us take it (with the window down and lamp sticking out) and then take it on the Eurostar. He had to carry it and didn’t talk to me the whole way. But it’s still in our front room and it is so beautiful. Whenever I look at it, it just reminds me of that trip.
Image: Amy Neunsinger © CICO Books
In your book, you tour some other inspiring homes, as well as your own. What appealed to you about these spaces?
There were two houses that really stand out to me, which are Alice Temperley’s and Marianne Cotterill’s. They sum up that Faded Glamour – you walk in and they take your breath away. They’re so beautiful and so clever. You just can’t help but wonder how they found each individual object – there are just so many things in each that you just wish you’d found yourself.
Any ideas for easy ways we can incorporate some Faded Glamour into our own homes?
I’m really into panelling at the moment. I think panelling can add so much and people don’t realise that it’s actually really easy to have put in. Once it’s done, you can just paint it and it can look like it’s old and been there forever. Look online for ideas of what sort of decorative styles they had at the time your home was built and try stick to that. It’s a lovely thing to bring in these styles and embrace the age of the property.
Are you inspired by vintage style? Tweet us @goodhomesmag or post a comment on our Facebook page, or share your home photos with us by tagging us on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our feed.

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These days a celebrity can’t pick his or her nose without a horde of paparazzi capturing the moment for posterity. So we’re always shocked when word comes that a star has actually pulled off a secret wedding. And Kate Hudson apparently did just that — but her mother, Goldie Hawn, spilled the beans.
In an interview with a U.K. magazine, the former “Laugh-In” star alluded to the fact that her look-alike daughter was already wed to Muse rocker Matt Bellamy, the father of her son Bingham. (Kate has another son, Ryder, from her first marriage to Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson.)
“My kids are fantastic with their children, they have an amazing parental ethic and I’m very proud of them for that,” Goldie declared. “When my daughter Kate married an English rock star it didn’t worry me; all that matters [is] that the relationship is a good one. What people do is not necessarily who they are.”
Gotta love a mother who shares her daughter’s personal business with the press! Congratulations on your not-so-secret marriage, Kate.
As rumors swirl that Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown is engaged to the guy who was raised as her brother, a new report claims that Whitney’s own on-off boyfriend Ray J is lost without her. According to Radar Online, his sister Brandy has persuaded him to seek professional help dealing with his grief.
“Ray J is obviously absolutely devastated by the loss of Whitney, who he says was the love of his life,” a source told the tabloid site.
“Even though a month has passed since she died, Ray still can’t believe that Whitney is gone. He has saved voice mail messages on his cellphone from her that he has been listening to. His sister Brandy has urged him to go to counseling to deal with this loss, and he has finally agreed.”
Whoa … we had no idea he and Whitney were that serious.
Comedienne Kristen Wiig is ready for a baby — regardless of whether new beau Fabrizio Moretti is down to be a dad, In Touch magazine reports.
The “Bridesmaids” star and the Strokes drummer have only been dating for a matter of months, but the tabloid claims that at 38, Kristen feels her biological clock ticking.
“She’s worried that she’s getting too old; she either has to start trying immediately or adopt,” a source confides. “She hasn’t broached the subject with Fab yet.”
“She wants her own kids badly, but adoption is an option,” adds the insider.
Look at it this way, Kristen: When you’re a female celebrity of a certain age, and the tabloid press starts making up stories that you’re baby-crazy, it means you’ve truly arrived in Hollywood. Just ask Jennifer Aniston!

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Britain ‘seen as haven for fraudsters’ as 1% of cases result in charges, say MPs
The ‘Inaction Fraud’ hotline was criticised by MPs.
Britain is a “haven” for fraudsters as less than 1% of reported cases result in charges, a damning report into the Government’s handling of the growing problem has said.
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee criticised the “slow progress” on tackling the estimated 3.8 million incidents of fraud and attempted frauds.
They said they were “deeply disappointed” with the progress being made by the Government as fraud accounts for 41% of all crimes committed in England and Wales.
“Many of the same issues remain and there is still no sign that Government has a grip on fraud or an adequate strategy to address it,” their report published on Friday said.
Estimates put the cost to individuals at £4.7 billion, while it cannot quantify the potential price to businesses, and it is the victims who are “left to pay the price”.
The Home Office’s approach was criticised as “sluggish” as the UK’s “immature” overseas criminal justice agencies fail to tackle international elements.
Deterrence is also being failed because less than 1% of around 900,000 frauds reported in England and Wales each year results in an offender being charged or prosecuted, the report said.
The committee accused the Action Fraud hotline of failing victims and said it has earned the nickname “Inaction Fraud”.
Police morale was being dented by investigations often lasting longer than the sentences being handed to criminals, it said.
“We are worried that for many people, reporting a fraud may be their only contact with the police, and negative experiences of reporting fraud risks undermining public trust in the police more generally,” the MPs said.
“The criminal justice system’s current approach to penalising and sentencing fraudsters is insufficient to prevent the UK being seen as a haven for fraudsters.”
Dame Meg Hillier, the Labour chair of the cross-party committee, said there is “just no sign that Government has a grip on fraud”.
“Given the pervasive and damaging effects of fraud on business, individuals and society, it is extremely poor performance that Government still isn’t even able to fully grasp the extent let alone reduce the prevalence or harms,” she said.
“Opportunities to prevent further harm are being missed and public trust in law enforcement is undermined.”
The Home Office responded: “This Government is absolutely committed to cracking down on fraud and we will shortly publish our fraud strategy which will establish a co-ordinated response from Government, law enforcement and the private sector to better protect the public and increase the disruption and prosecution of fraudsters.
“We have also committed £400 million over the next three years to bolster law enforcement’s response to fraud and economic crime.”
On Thursday, the Home Office announced its three-year plan to crack down on money laundering and economic crime but Labour urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to bring forward his fraud strategy.
Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry said: “It has been five months since Rishi Sunak stood in the House of Commons and promised that he would ‘shortly’ publish a new fraud strategy, with ‘a more unified and co-ordinated response across government and law enforcement’.
“Not only has that strategy failed to materialise, but as this report shows, the Government’s failings on fraud are now more stark than ever.
“We cannot let working people and pensioners continue being robbed of their hard-earned wages and savings by these gangs of parasites, while the Government sits on its hands and pretends there is no problem.”

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Have only had an account for a little while but my equity has gone steadily up and this has happened while BTC and the crypto markets have been generally flat. I think there is serious potential in portfolio optimization systems and Tradeium seems to be the leader.

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‘She was the virginous Madonna, I was the lustful whore': Amanda Knox reveals battle with 'made up version of her' while Meredith Kercher was ‘pitched as the ideal victim’ almost 14 years to the day since her flatmate's brutal murder
- Amanda Knox hit headlines when roommate Meredith Kercher was found dead
- She was discovered in room in house they shared in Italy on November 2, 2007
- Knox was convicted of her murder in 2009 but was released from jail in 2011
- She told Woman's Hour she had to face the world's 'made-up version of myself'
- The movie Stillwater was released this year - featuring Matt Damon - that was based on a fictionalized version of the events surrounding Ms Kercher's death
- Now a mother, Knox said the case was 'an incredible violation of my privacy' and she is facing 'an ongoing struggle' over how she is portrayed
Amanda Knox has said she faces an 'ongoing struggle' to live with the public's 'made up version of herself' - a decade after she was released from jail having been wrongly convicted in Italy of her British flatmate's murder.
It is almost 14 years to the day that 21-year-old student Meredith Kercher was raped and killed by Rudy Guede in a brutal attack in the apartment they shared in the Italian city of Perugia.
But as details of the case built up, attention quickly turned to Knox in what has been described as an attempt to build a narrative of her being a 'sexually voracious femme fatale' and of she and her then-boyfriend as prime suspects.
Media coverage dubbed the then 20-year-old US student as 'Foxy Knoxy', after a nickname she already had, and she was referred to at the time as a 'sex-mad American party girl' and an 'evil temptress'.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on Thursday, Knox said the story that captured global attention 'became a morality tale about female sexuality.'
'Meredith was pitched as this virginous Madonna character and I was portrayed as this sexually obsessed lustful uninhibited whore,' she told radio host Emma Barnett on Tuesday.
Knox was wrongly found guilty along with boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito and served four years in prison, but after an appeal was released in 2011 to return to the US.
After another trial reinstated her conviction, Italy's supreme court presided over another appeal that fully exonerated her in 2015, and pointed to glaring errors in the original investigation.
Amanda Knox has said she faces an 'ongoing struggle' to live with the public's 'made up version of herself' - a decade after she was released from jail over her British flatmate's murder
It is almost 14 years to the day that 21-year-old student Meredith Kercher was raped and killed in a brutal attack in the apartment they shared in the Italian city of Perugia
'I think that there was an incredible violation of my privacy. But also a capitalisation upon my identity that often had nothing to do with me,' she told Barnett.
'People vehemently stood for one side or the other and were unable… again there was the sense of confirmation bias you see what you want to see.'
Knox said she was speaking out about her ordeal after the release of Stillwater - a Hollywood movie based on a fictionalised version of the events surrounding the murder of Ms Kercher.
The American said that the movie portrayed her as being involved in the murder of Ms Kercher, despite her being exonerated.
'They used my name and my face to publicise the film that they then said was fictionalised so it shouldn’t reflect upon who I am or what the outcome of the case was.
'However, the Amanda Knox character in their film was treated as indirectly involved in the murder of her roommate whom she had a sexual affair with,' she said.
Pictured: Matt Damon (right) seen in the movie 'Stillwater' that is loosely based on the events surrounding Meredith Kercher
When asked by Barnett what she would say to actor Matt Damon, the lead in the movie, Knox said: ‘We should talk. We can have a conversation. I’m not going to judge you. Let’s recognise something real is happening here’.
Knox said the movie was, like the press, guilty of portraying her 'not really as a human being but as an idea of a person'.
'They (the press at the time of the case) were making Meredith into this perfectly invisible ideal victim to never name again,' Knox said. 'It’s fascinating to me the number of times Foxy Knoxy was in the headline, but Meredith was not.
'Just the idea of a sexually deviant violent woman was enough to get people so riled up that they didn’t care about the truth anymore.
'And that is an insane problem, and that is something that I don’t think has really really been addressed. How justice was thwarted because of our obsession with female deviancy and female sexuality.'
Speaking of how the case would have been viewed today - particularly after the MeToo movement, she said: 'It's interesting. I think that it would be… I would hope that people would have been more sceptical about that portrayal of events today.
Speaking BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Amanda Knox (pictured during the interview) said the media scrum following the conviction and later release made her lose control of her identity
'That said, I think that social media was already quite active at the time of my case and had a huge impact in how the case played out.
'And if anything it has become even more about tribalism, which is also a big problem where people vehemently stood for one side or the other and were unable… again there was the sense of confirmation bias you see what you want to see.'
'So I very much felt like as I was coming into the world I was in conversation constantly with a made-up version of myself that was in people's minds before they ever encountered me as a real person.
'And that's an ongoing problem for me.
'It's an ongoing struggle for me that has… it's not over.'
Knox spent four years in prison in Perugia for the murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, who was found dead in the house they shared in November 2007.
She was convicted in December 2009 and sentenced to 28 and a half years, but was acquitted in 2011 after an appeals court found that legal procedures had not been followed and there was no DNA tying her and then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito to the scene.
Speaking of how the case would have been viewed today, she said: ' It's interesting. I think that it would be… I would hope that people would have been more sceptical about that portrayal of events today'
Knox and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, 36, were convicted of Kercher's murder in 2009 before being acquitted, convicted again and then finally definitely cleared in 2015. Pictured: The former couple in 2007, shortly after Kercher's body was found
A local man, Rudy Guede, was convicted in a separate trial after his DNA was found on Kercher's body and in the room where she died. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2008, but was released in December 2020 and will spend the rest of his sentence doing community work.
Knox was tried again in absentia, convicted again, and then ultimately had the conviction overturned by Italy's highest court in 2015.
She now lives in Seattle with her poet and novelist husband Christopher Robinson, 39.
Knox recently revealed that she had given birth to a baby girl - but lied to listeners to her podcast by saying that she was still pregnant in a bid to avoid a media storm.
Amanda Knox now lives in Seattle with her poet and novelist husband Christopher Robinson, 39
The couple welcomed daughter Eureka Muse Knox-Robinson 'several months ago', she told The New York Times.
Yet Knox only announced that she was pregnant on August 4, in the first episode of her podcast, Labyrinths. By that point, she had likely already given birth - or was just about to.
Last month, Knox explained that she and Robinson, who married in 2020 in a time travel-themed wedding, wanted to keep their daughter's arrival a secret and so documented her pregnancy in their podcast, Labyrinths, but kept the birth secret.
'I'm still nervous about the paparazzi bounty on her head,' said Knox, speaking to the paper from their home on Vashon Island near Seattle, in Washington State.


Thanks (both) for the info. I noticed the brass shown in the photo was noticeably bulged out above the web area. I never have brass fail like that while fireforming 100's of 6mm AI & .257 R AI cases but have had no experience with the .22 Hornet other than to fire a few rounds out of some .22 H single shot survival rifle during training 57 years ago. PPU makes .22H brass. Hornady .17 H Hornet seems to be all sold out.
Lots of people make 17 H brass from 22 H. PPU is a good choice, anneal after forming and before first firing. The biggest issue picking brass is some 22 H is too small in the body, just above the Rim. Rahter than type it all out, read this. More info than you ever wanted on the subject. Forming 17 HH from 22 H.
The 22 Hornet case is not a loading friendly case. They seem to be to small in front of the rim and will split like the cases 243xb shows in his post. In 22 Hornet cases you have to be very careful inside chamfering the necks. I have had bullets to catch on the case mouth and make a BooBoo in the case, Wrinkle folds the neck and that junks the case.
Converted my .22 Hornet to .17 Hornady Hornet and had a similar problem while reforming my .22 Hornet brass
except my reformed brass separated just above the web. I eventually gave up and threw it all away.
Made many 19 Calhoons out of 22 Hornet with both Remington and Winchester brass. Like L. Sherm said, annealing is a must with either. I split necks on about a third on a batch that I got lazy on and didn't anneal. Lesson learned....


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Lebanon’s National Rugby team, known as the Cedars team, won over Serbia 96-4 last week and beat Russia 32-0 over the weekend, boosting their chances to quality for the 2013 Rugby World Cup. [DailyStar]
We have a lot of talented players in Lebanon and I am quite sure we can achieve decent results if we qualify to the World Cup.
I myself played Rugby for two years back when I was in AUB, and I had a lot of fun but it is tough and requires a lot of commitment, not to mention that injuries are quite often, which is why I stopped.
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Financial intermediation at the local level: lessons from Indonesia: part two: a theoretical perspective
Robinson, Marguerite S.
In this paper, the author refers to the success of the Bank Rakyat Indonesia, and explores the implications of the Indonesian approach to local finance for economic theories of local financial markets in developing countries.
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A 9-year-old Dallas boy has become the youngest person to die from injuries sustained during crowds at the Astroworld music festival in Houston.
Ezra Blount, of Dallas, died Sunday at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, family attorney Ben Crump said.
Ezra fell into a medically induced coma after being seriously injured in a crush by fans on November 5 during a performance of the festival. headliner, rapper Travis Scott.
He is the 10th person to join the festival to die for.
“Tonight the Blount family mourns the inexplicable loss of their precious little son,” Crump said in a press release Sunday night. “It shouldn’t have been the result of taking your sons to the concert, it should have been a joyous celebration.”
Ezra’s father, Treston Blount, described what happened in a post on the GoFundMe page he set up on November 5 to help Ezra pay for his medical expenses. He said Ezra was sitting on his shoulders when a wave of crowds crushed them. Blount said that your father was unconscious and when he regained consciousness, Ezra was missing. A frenzied search ensued until Ezra was eventually found seriously injured at the hospital.
The boy suffered severe damage to his brain, kidney, and liver after he was “kicked, stepped on, chewed on, and nearly crushed to death.” According to the lawsuit filed by his family Against Scott and the event’s organizer, Live Nation. The Blount family is seeking at least $1 million in damages.
The ages of the deceased ranged from 14 to 27. Nearly 300 people were treated at the festival area and 13 people were hospitalized.
Houston police and fire investigators They said they’re reviewing the surveillance video. Clips provided by concert promoter Live Nation, as well as dozens of people present at the show, were shared widely on social media. Investigators also planned to speak to Live Nation representatives, Scott, and those who attended the concert. Scott and event organizers now the focal point of a criminal investigation.
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Conjunction Issue #1 – ‘Waiting’
Submitted by: Nick Wood
conjunction is a place for ideas; preliminary or final.
It should be a home for impurities, errors and chaos.
It should be a celebration of exploration and deviance.
This issue contains work from 25 artists on the theme of ‘Waiting’ and a limited edition two-colour risographed poster all wrapped up in some nice tracing paper.

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MANASSAS, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - It’s down to the wire for some residents in Northern Virginia concerned that an asphalt plant could be coming to the neighborhood.
It would be the second asphalt plant in that area and lawmakers are reportedly going to vote on it all on Tuesday.
FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports the big concerns are having another asphalt plant so close to Mullen Elementary School, at least 1,100 homes, plus additional traffic, noise and pollution.
Sky Fox Drone flew above the already existing asphalt plant on Bethlehem Road in Manassas. It’s about three miles from Mullen Elementary School.
Some area residents say a 2nd plant would be built next to an existing plant, doubling the toxins, dust, noise and traffic.
We’re told the possible site for the second asphalt plant would back up to the play yard at Mullen Elementary School — that’s about 1,450 feet from the school.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors will reportedly vote on this in less than a week, on Tuesday.
“We have been communicating with community leadership and residents for some time, most recently going door to door to hear community concerns. We are also holding webinars to provide further opportunities for communication and listening. We are looking forward to being a part of this exceptional community,” said Shannon Moody, a spokesperson for Allan Myers.
The county could ultimately vote to move forward with all this on Tuesday which would pave the way for a special permit allowing a second asphalt plan to call this Manassas neighborhood home.


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It’s difficult to inspire others when you are in the depths of physical suffering. My newsletters and blogs have gone unwritten most of this year because I was reluctant to hint that my health had taken a “hit,” and because I always only allowed myself 24 hours to overcome any personal ailment. The experience of these past eight months has given me a new perspective on such expectations of myself– and that of my body. It’s been too difficult to put to paper what I’ve gone through, and what I am still going through, but the lessons are plenty and I am ready to share some of those now.
In 1991 I experienced radiation poisoning due to a second syringe of radioactive dye being injected in my arm for a gall bladder test.
I write about this with more explanation on my web site: Path2GoodHealth.com. Homeopathics saved my life then, and while the process of finding a physician who would give credence to my symptoms has been repeated, it was again the BodyScan that discovered the source of the ailment. I also give due credit, however, to one physician who was willing to research along with me to find a medication proven to give some relief to my condition. It is due to the radiation excess that my immune system was unable to resist the damages brought on this year. The injections 22 years ago created a suppressed immune system response, such as that of clients with Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, and many other diseases and conditions for which the immune system has turned on itself.
As difficult as it is to be concise here, the following are some lessons that I will briefly share:
- After doing all one must do to literally “survive,” it’s time to move out of the victim mentality to make further headway– in spite of what is still going on in your body.
- You may never have the answers to “Why me?” or “Why did this have to happen?” Don’t get hung up on finding out WHY.
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- Watch your WORDS. Saying you are having a bad day, or a bad week, exacerbates the negative energy. Find something good in each day. “I was able to sleep 4 hours…what a blessing!”
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- Attempt changes in your life that encourages your environment to be more stress free.
- Do things that you enjoy…being with family, grandchildren, painting, gardening, reading…that’s good medicine, too.
- In Chapter 4 of Please Dance at My Funeral; A Celebration of Life, I wrote about Letting Go, about “unpacking the baggage we carry of un-forgiveness, so that at any moment in our life it becomes our last, we have released thoughts and emotions at life’s end.” I thought I was going to wait a few years to deal with that. I find that illness is a time we should look at those loose ends and deal now with what is relevant. Some combination of suppressed emotions could just be a key to unlock some further healing.
- Make friends with your body and listen to it. We have become masters of our bodies, telling our body it must perform as if it had eight hours of sleep when it had five, or convincing our body that it can take that mucous and fever and put it on hold until the weekend because there is a conference that must be attended today and tomorrow. We have learned not to do what our body has been telling us to do. And then we wonder why….
- Being ill to the point of changing your life, is life changing. Your attitude changes. Your perception changes. What you really value in life changes. Why must we get to illness to live more simply? Why do we get to illness to eat what our body needs, to rest more, to be a little more ok about not being in control…of everything?
Please share this newsletter with someone you know who is going through their own healing issues. I’ve written these twelve paragraphs to share hope and encouragement.
- Share the Sweetness of the Day
- Hi from Australia: A Celebration of Life

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Good Morning Denizens of Adulteration,
I came upon this article and thought it quite telling. While this particular example of idiocy is poignant given the position of authority, but I think it typifies many lesser manifestations of ignorance. I give you the following:
A Sicilian judge ruled late last year that blogging, under Italian law, is the same as publishing an unregistered newspaper. In Italy, publishing an unregistered newspaper is a crime of “stampa clandestina,” and is punishable by large fines and/or jail. And so down went the first blogger. He was noticed because he wrote unkind things about the Italian government; a horrible legal precedent and basis for the ruling.
But by registering a blog, the blog would then be subject to all laws governing newspaper publishing which means the blogger could no longer freely write his or her thoughts and no longer a blog. Since the ruling, another blogger has been taken down. Apparently there are those in the Italian government who have decided to run with this opportunity.
The judge, not understanding a thing about the Internet, but still given authority over it, unintentionally with the stroke of a pen took down the right of free speech in Italy and empowered the government to gag its citizens. It’s just one more demonstration of the awesome power of ignorance.
Do our leaders have the wherewithal and enough information to know what they regulate? Perhaps…..
I think back to my hellish experience of court mandated therapy. I was forced to listen to constant psychobabble from women bent on torturing me for nothing more than revenge! What a sham–as it was clear no genuine desire to help confused drunks existed…we had to solve our own problems.
I’m sure this country is lousy with examples of management directing how and what should be done without an earthly idea about how to go about it! Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull’s “The Peter Principal” published in 1968 must be in paperback by now and would encourage the two or three of you reading this bloated goat to peruse it. Trust me; although it is written in a tongue n cheek style it’s nevertheless true and explains much about today’s posting.
Please don’t let the facts get in the way because after all “ignorance is indeed bliss!” It is so much easier to go headlong into our day confident we understand our little universe blinders in place without having to worry about being accurate. It has served me well over the years….. Perception is truth whether it’s based in fact or not so please keep it to yourself!
Obviously delving out stupidity isn’t limited to government or work as it can be found on multiple levels. A good illustration was found right here at ‘curmudgeon corner.’ For those of you new to the diatribe, curmudgeon corner is a clever euphemism for a bunch of old men (mostly) drinking heavily and expounding on things like cars, ‘this old house’ theories, and assorted insults subtle or a pie to the face. Bombastic best describes what occurs there.
Cush is a union truck driver and member of the Teamsters. I think he’s a good example of someone comfortable with their reality and perceived facts. I’m not sure how the topic came up, but he tried to convince me the City of Atlanta was as high in altitude as Denver! He read it somewhere (couldn’t come up with a reference) and was so sure about it he bet $20. I wanted to convince him he was dead wrong because taking his money on that bet would have been tantamount to stealing. In spite of my efforts to save him twenty bucks he wouldn’t hear of it and absolutely convinced of his facts. By the way Atlanta, GA is positioned upon this rock at 1,010 ft; a fair difference from a mile high.
While the above is not an important example, it still serves as warning that the world is filled with morons ready to convince you the earth is flat. For God’s sake pay attention!


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My Belly is Mine attended the protest yesterday evening outside the Irish Embassy in London. The protest was co-organized by Speaking of I.M.E.L.D.A. and Abortion Rights East London to demonstrate against the barbaric treatment at the hands of the Irish Government of the woman known as Migrant X, a non-Irish citizen who was pregnant as a consequence of rape. According to reports, the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, sought an abortion early this summer under a clause in the new Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act, saying that she was suicidal.
The case was referred to a panel of three experts — an obstetrician and two psychiatrists. The psychiatrists determined that Migrant X had suicidal thoughts, but the obstetrician overruled their decision by stating the pregnancy was viable. The unnamed woman, who is only 18, went on hunger strike and was eventually forced to give birth via a caesarean section.
My Belly is Mine attended in solidarity with the women of Ireland and performed alongside activists Speaking of I.M.E.L.D.A.
Speakers at the protest included: Jo Tacon from Abortion Rights East London, Mara Clarke from Abortion Support Network, Ann Rossiter from Speaking of I.M.E.L.D.A., Mairead Enright from Lawyers for Choice, and Cristina Ríos from My Belly is Mine. Cristina spoke of the cooperation between Irish and Spanish prochoice activists in London historically and at present. Indeed, there was a strong presence of Spanish women in the crowd, mostly from the Spanish Women’s Assembly.
My Belly is Mine has signed the statement by Reproductive Health Matters, calling on the Irish Government to repeal the 8th Amendment and to replace the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Act with a law that prioritises women’s health and rights.


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I am not sure what is going on with my van please HELP!
First started when I was driving I smelled to strong sweet odor. I pulled over, turned my van off and saw tons of coolant leaking under my van and the temp was at 210. I got it towed back to my place and had a mechanic come check it out. He checked it out and replaced the water pump but said I needed to get new radiator cap. I let the van sit overnight and this morning I replaced the cap. I drove it around the block and I noticed white smoke coming from under the hood. When I looked under the hood the smoke was around the radiator cap. I waited for it to cool down and took the cap off when I realized the fluid that was once there was no longer. I topped it off with coolant and let it run a little and it didn’t smoke and the temp was fine. I just drove it for no more than 10mins and it started smoking AGAIN, still not overheating.
Could it be I didn’t purchase the correct cap or is it the spilled coolant burning off or another issue?
I would check and make sure you didnt get a defective cap or the wrong cap.I would also make sure you get a stant cap they make good caps I have had issues with the cheaper caps in the past. If you still have problems were going to have to get a cooling system pressure tester. To pressure test the cooling system.
June, 12, 2012 AT 11:55 AM
Thanks! I bought a better cap and thought all was fine until my van just stopped working. Took it to the shop and turns out the mechanic put the water pump on wrong!
June, 12, 2012 AT 1:13 PM
Thats crazy I hope you went back and told the guy who you paid to put the water pump on that?Also glad to hear you got it fixed.
June, 13, 2012 AT 5:55 PM
While at the shop the mechanics said my MAP sensor needed to be replaced. NOW they are telling me I need to replace my fuel regulator due to fuel going where is shouldn t! He said this is something they couldn t have known until after the MAP sensor was replaced! Are they trying to pull a fast one or could this be true? Also they are telling me they cannot give me a warranty on the MAP sensor if I do not get the fuel regulator replaced because that can cause it to go bad any day!
June, 13, 2012 AT 6:03 PM
So did it run fine before the map sensor was replaced?Iam trying to figure out why they replaced the map sensor last I heard they replaced the water pump because it was miss installed. Also never heard of a fuel pressure regulator taking out a map sensor. If the pressure regulator was putting fuel where it wasnt supposed to that should effect the way it runs. Also how did they find a bad map sensor?A code and they diagnosed it?You never mentiined it was running bad.
June, 13, 2012 AT 6:12 PM
After I replaced the cap and went to drive my van (no more than an hour later) it started up but would cut right back off. I had it towed to a shop where they told me the previous mechanic put the water pump in wrong. They kept my van overnight and did a coolant pressure test and the dye head gasket test (passed both). At that time the mechanic noticed a hole in one of the vacuum "tubes" and that the MAP sensor nipple was broken; I am not sure if this was through a code or not. I gave them the go ahead to fix them and now they are telling me the fuel regulator is "putting fuel where it should not go".
June, 13, 2012 AT 6:28 PM
This one is hard to weed out two different people working on it. Then it starts running bad there is a bad map sensor which would cause it to run bad from the moment that nipple on the sensor broke. Then there just happens to be a fuel pressure regulator putting fuel where it shouldnt?Is this inside the intake manifold or outside the intake manifold?
June, 13, 2012 AT 6:39 PM
There is only one nipple on the map sensor and it inserts into the intake manifold so you would have to remove the map sensor to see it. That style fuel pressure regulator usually leaks externally or leaks fuel into the vaccuum nipple attached to it. How much do they want to replace the fuel pressure regulator?There really easy to change and can be gotten pretty reasonable.
June, 13, 2012 AT 6:40 PM
I was told that it is on the top right next to the throttle body and that the diaphragm is leaking forcing fuel into the vacuum. I am not sure if this is the answer to your question.
June, 13, 2012 AT 6:45 PM
They are charging $550 all together. $215.24 is for the fuel pressure regulator(parts and labor). They will not allow me to purchase the part and bring it in!


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Macy’s Inc. has decided to make its international debut in the Middle East.
The retail chain
Macy’s is partnering with Al Tayer Group LLC, a United Arab Emirates company, to open the spot at the Al Maryah Central, which is being developed by a joint venture between Gulf Capital and Related Companies.
Joining Macy’s and its 205,000-square-foot store will be Bloomingdale’s, whose 230,000-square-foot location at the mall will be its second international location. Previously, an Al Tayer-operated Bloomingdale’s location opened in Dubai in 2010, the company said.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s already sell their wares online in about 100 countries, but they are exploring expanding their physical presence abroad as well.
An expanded version of this report appears on WSJ.com


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What is GEMMOTHERAPY? What does GEMMOTHERAPY mean? GEMMOTHERAPY meaning & explanation (May 2019).
At first she became popular in France. Now she comes to us too. Gemmotherapy uses the vitality of young flowers and shoots.
Plant extracts that help better than strong painkillers? That sounds almost incredible. But the 46-year-old office clerk Nicola Stocker has experienced it. Gemmotherapy, a natural medicine related to homeopathy, healed the chronic inflammation of her facial nerve. "Previously, I could only survive my day with morphine patches, " says the woman from Frankfurt. "After taking a teaspoonful full of juniper blossoms every morning for two months, the pain eased. And after half a year, they stopped altogether. "" The special thing about gemmotherapy is that it uses the most valuable of the plant, namely the power of very young buds, shoots and shoots ", explains Dr. med. Sabine Fischer, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Natural Medicine in Kirchberg (Rhineland-Palatinate). "It's different from traditional herbal medicine, which uses many different plant parts such as fruits, leaves, seeds and roots."$config[ads_text] not found
Basic substances are fresh parts of plants
The name says it all: The Latin word "Gemma" means bud. The basic ingredients of the remedies are delicate, fresh parts of plants that are growing and flowering. These contain special enzymes, vitamins, vegetable proteins and growth hormones, which the plant later no longer has. They are needed only in the developmental phase to form many new cells in a relatively short time. In Gemmo preparations they act on our body cells - especially the plant hormones gibberellins and auxins. They become, so to speak, personal trainers in regenerating and healing.
The preparation of the funds is similar to that of homeopathy. After harvesting in spring, the plant parts are soaked in a glycerol-alcohol solution, filtered and then diluted 1:10. "Compared to many homeopathic remedies, however, gemmotherapy remedies have a high proportion of active ingredients, " explains Dr. med. Sabine Fischer. Therefore, they often help faster and more targeted. For acute symptoms such as PMS, headaches or digestive problems, you can try the non-prescription "Gemmos" yourself, because they have no side effects. Announces a migraine, the Gemmo preparation Rosa canina from the dog rose can prevent the outbreak. Rubus idaeus (raspberry) is effective against menstrual cramps and other regular symptoms, because it harmonizes the level of female hormones.
Drops or sprays
The application is also simple: it gives the means as a drop or as a spray. It is usually recommended to take them twice daily between meals or to spray under the tongue. But to be meticulous about certain times is not necessary. If you need to treat lengthy illnesses like Nicola Stocker's chronic pain, you should contact an experienced gemmotherapist. Experts are using the protein composition of the blood ("Functional Proteomics"), which underlies the suffering. This is how Gemmo agents can be put together in a targeted manner (addresses eg from the manufacturer Dr. Koll, see box page 76). In France, where gemmotherapy is already an integral part of naturopathy, it is valued as a supplement to homeopathy. Because with Gemmo means you have more opportunities to support the body in a natural way in self-healing.
Silver linden gives serenity
(Preparation name: Tilia tomentosa) Has a calming and relaxing effect on the central nervous system, elevates the mood. Dissolves fears, helps against nervousness and against melancholy thoughts. Also used for falling asleep and staying asleep.
Sequoia delays aging processes
(Preparation name: Sequoia gigantea). Lingering for mind and body. Keeps ligaments and tendons smoother. Strengthens the bones, so it is also suitable for concomitant therapy in osteoporosis.
Ash detoxifies the body in a gentle way
(Preparation name: Fraxinus excelsior) The most important kidney detoxifier in gemmotherapy. Has draining and blood purifying properties. It also affects joints, ligaments, bones and muscles, so it is also recommended for rheumatic diseases.
Dog Rose relieves migraines and strengthens the defense
(Preparation name: Rosa canina) Promotes immune defense, but also works against migraine. Especially effective in combination with black currant (Ribes nigrum).
Fig tree harmonizes the stomach and soul
(Preparation name: Ficus carica) Calms the nervous system, has an anxiolytic and antidepressant effect. Often used in psychosomatic and stress related disorders. Also suitable for the treatment of stomach pain and gastritis. Regulates appetite and harmonizes digestion.
Raspberry helps with PMS and menopausal symptoms
(Specimen Name: Rubus idaeus) Balances the female hormones, stimulates the ovaries. Helps in the absence or prolonged menstruation, including menopause. Solves cramps
Blackcurrant stops allergies
(Preparation name: Ribes nigrum) One of the most important remedies of gemmotherapy. Inhibits inflammation, acts like a vegetable cortisone. Suitable for allergies such as hay fever and allergic asthma


The Indian service sector lost momentum in April, with rates of new business and output growth both cooling to seven-month lows. Falling from 52 in March to 51 at the start of the 2019 financial year, the seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index pointed to the weakest upturn in output since last September. Moreover, the headline figure dipped below the average seen over 2018 (51.6). Growth was linked to greater bookings, improved facilities and effective marketing, though curbed by competitive pressures and the elections.
“That said, predictions that economic conditions will normalise after the elections underpinned optimism regarding the outlook and supported a stronger upturn in employment. At the same time, rates of inflation for input costs and output charges remained weak by historical standards,” as per Nikkei India Services PMI data.
With the growth of manufacturing production also softening to a seven-month low, the seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Composite PMI Output Index fell from 52.7 into 51.7 in April. The latest figure was indicative of a slight pace of expansion in an aggregate activity that was weaker than seen on average over the series history.
Input price inflation in India’s service economy moderated to the second-slowest rate recorded in almost two years. In fact, close to 98% of companies indicated unchanged cost burdens from March. Across the private sector, the latest increase in input prices was the least pronounced in close to two-and-a-half years.
Commenting on the Indian Services PMI survey data, Pollyanna De Lima, Principal Economist at IHS Markit, and author of the report, said, “Although the Indian private sector economy looks to be settling into a weaker growth phase, much of the slowdown was linked to disruptions arising from the elections and companies generally foresee improvements once a government is formed. “However, voting was not the only reason cited for the slowdown. In the service sector, competitive conditions and a shift towards online bookings among customers reportedly restricted new business gains and in turn growth of activity.”
On a more positive note, the labour market is showing resilience as companies hired extra staff at an accelerated pace. “Another key takeaway from the latest results is the lack of inflationary pressures in both the manufacturing and service sectors, which coupled with slower economic growth offers room for a further cut to the benchmark repurchase rate,” Pollyanna De Lima added.


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I can’t believe the day has finally arrived when I can tell you about what I’ve been working on for over a YEAR! For those of you who guessed I was working on a clothing line…. you were right! I was appointed Creative Director for ATTITUDE Jay Manuel, Sears Canada private label collection! I will be involved in all facets of the collection including product development, design, fit, in-store retail and marketing. In addition to women’s apparel, ATTITUDE Jay Manuel will also include shoes, bags and accessories. The entire line will be available in all Sears stores across Canada.
I’m super excited, nervous and grateful to welcome you to the world of ATTITUDE Jay Manuel.
My inaugural Fall/Winter 2011 Collection will be unveiled at LG Fashion Week in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. and new collections will be presented twice yearly.
The show will be streamed live on the web and I’ll post the link soon so you all can be a part of the fashion show and festivities! Within the next 12 months, I plan to bring the entire line to the US… I’ll keep you posted on where it will be retailed and when!
ATTITUDE Jay Manuel Fall/Winter 2011 Collection brings together modern interpretations of the sophisticated silhouette from the early 60s with the luxury and textures of the 70s. Designed for the stylish woman on the go, highlights of the collection include flattering shapes such as wide legged trousers, sleek pencil skirts, fashion-forward suiting that transitions from office to evening and seamed dresses for the fashion conscious. Versatility and impeccable tailoring are paramount; the fashionably current collection ranges in size from 0-18. The Fall/Winter 2011 color palette – inspired by Morocco – consists of slate, cognac, peacock, marine, raspberry and black, accented by stylized animal prints.
I’m thrilled to be working with Sears Canada to make fashion accessible for all women who love to be beautiful! Throughout my career I’ve traveled the world, working with designers and creative visionaries in the fashion business, learning the art of women’s design. A good fit and draping fabric was something I learned at an early age, as my grandfather was a respected tailor. The time is right to return home to Canada and bring all my worldly inspirations to a fashion line that empowers women.
I will be previewing the collection to the press in two weeks…. So stay tuned! Keep checking my blog and twitter @MrJayManuel for updates.


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In fairness, we, along with many of our readers, are mostly concerned with the pokies and exactly what’s happening with the latest releases from Aristocrat, Ainsworth and the other major names here in the country. However, the top land based venues such as those operated by Crown are interested not only in the pokies, but also table games and other casino essentials. To be honest, their enthusiasm is infectious and more and more players are taking to the tables for a little lower variance action and now those players don’t need to just settle for the standard game, as Crown is introducing a couple of great new variants to keep players entertained.
Changes to the standard rules of blackjack are often risky for land based establishments and often continue to be the choice of online casinos as opposed to their offline counterparts. The main reason for this is of course that the number of tables in any gaming room is limited, even when your casinos are as large as those belonging to Crown. Online casinos naturally don’t have this kind of limitation and so players that are looking to experiment generally head there.
However, one of the biggest changes in recent times is the introduction of Blackjack Plus, which was originally introduced at the Crown Melbourne three years ago. Now, it has peaked and outnumbers the more traditional form of blackjack by more than two to one in terms of the number of tables on offer at the venue.
Sadly, the game is actually better for the casino than the player, although this certainly explains why they were so keen to break the mould. The main rule change is actually an unusual one, as the dealer can stand on 22, which effectively counts as a draw against any other active hand. So, whether you’ve stood on seventeen or 21, you’ve basically pushed with the house. It’s better than losing by all means, but does increase the house odds by 2.3 percent. It doesn’t sound like much, but gets a lot bigger when you consider that the standard house edge on blackjack at Crown casinos is 0.56 percent.
Of far more interest to players rather than accountants is the introduction of Blackjack Supernova at the same venue. Progressive jackpots on blackjack are no longer solely available online and, through the use of side bets on the first two cards dealt, players can take a shot at three different progressive prizes – the minor, major and mystery jackpots. They certainly make the Blackjack Plus tables more attractive as these are the only tables that accept the side bets and players must place a minimum wager of $15 in order to be able to place the minimum $2.50 side bet. However, with the game adding to the variance, it might not totally appeal to blackjack purists, particularly those that rely on the relatively limited house advantage on standard blackjack.
We mentioned earlier in the feature that playing online has long been the best way to access a twist on standard blackjack and with the increase of the house edge, we’d dare say that this continues to be the case. If you head over to one of our featured Microgaming casinos, such as Royal Vegas, for example, you’ll encounter more versions of blackjack than you could ever imagine and the house edge is at least kept fair at all times.
One example of this is Atlantic City Blackjack, which is exclusive to Microgaming. It uses eight decks rather than the standard six, which does of course initially push the edge in the house’s favour once again. However, the addition of Late Surrender to the rules, whereby players can give up their hand in order to receive half their stake back at any time before the dealer’s cards are turned face up, offers another decision and element to the standard game that can make the difference between a winning and losing session.
For sheer quantity, Microgaming is the undisputed leader when it comes to online blackjack, and even their standard version is pretty solid to play too. That means that casinos like Royal Vegas and All Slots have everything you need in order to experience blackjack with a twist, without succumbing to the whims of a noticeably increased house edge!

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