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China’s massive rural to urban migration has significant repercussions for millions of children who are left behind. Much of previous studies focus on education and physical health issues. In this paper, using a most recent survey of 5th grade students in Shaanxi province in western China, we examine how parental migration affects children’s mental health. Our key aim is to investigator the impact of parental migration on children’s depression and identify possible mediation variables. Our results reveal that students from migrant households exhibit higher probability of mental health issues. In addition, we tested mediation hypothesis using two variables: parenting practice and quality of parent-child communication. Parenting practice is shown to be one key mediating variable in affecting children’s mental health.
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A quick read for Nutrition Month. Do you understand the influence of the food industry? Are you aware that the food industry funded research is 5x more likely to conclude that there is no association between sugar sweetened beverages and obesity than systematic reviews without conflicts of interest.
When laws are passed and delayed for the benefit of the food industry it sends a strong message to the public. Is the government is inadequately responding to the health problems our population faces because corporate profit is more important?
I don’t think that labelling calories of food items will solve the health crisis we’re facing but … I do think that labelling calories can help consumers make better decisions about their food based on increased knowledge for the times that they do choose to eat out.
Past FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg has said “Americans eat and drink about one-third of their calories away from home and people today expect clear information about the products they consume … Making calorie information available on chain restaurant menus and vending machines is an important step for public health that will help consumers make informed choices for themselves and their families.”
Marion Nestle, Big food, food lobby and industry involvement in policy development.
His nutrition pet peeve is that there is a misconception that there is a scientific debate about sodium. There is a consensus of health organizations from around the world about sodium, there is no debate. Healthy food creates healthy employees who are more productive.
He mentioned the Minister of Agriculture helping to develop food policies to promote healthy living and he states that much of the misinformation spread about nutrition is by the food industry pushing out contradictory information to confuse people.
What if you could get a single message out to the general public about food or health- What would it be?
I would say that Canadians should understand that currently to date the government has been responding to the needs of the food industry, not to the public’s interest in obtaining healthy foods and that needs to change.
Cheryl is a Registered Dietitian who wanted to share her expert opinion on the excessive amounts of sugar in juice cleanses and why she loves pasta so much.
How can juice cleanses be helpful? They overload the body with excessive amounts of sugar while depriving it of protein and fat.
We took a moment to talk about the barriers to healthy eating and weight management. Her opinion was that part of the problem is related to sleep, time and stress management.

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YouTube CEO Recommends Governments Pass Laws To Control Online Speech
The CEO of Google-owned YouTube, Susan Wojcicki, recently urged governments around the world to pass new laws aimed at canceling speech, especially on the web, that is deemed “harmful.” Wojcicki discussed her path to “more control over online speech,” which seemingly includes passing laws that have no regard for the First Amendment.
“Our recommendation, if governments want to have more control over online speech is to pass laws to have that be very cleanly and clearly defined so that we can implement it,” Wojcicki said during an interview with the Hamburg-based broadcaster TIDETVhamburg.
Wojcicki was asked about how the platform manages to wade through numerous rules and regulations around the globe given the online nature of its content.
“We work around the globe, and you’re right, certainly there are many different laws and many different jurisdictions, and we…enforce the laws of the various jurisdictions around speech or what’s considered safe or not safe,” Wojcicki said.
The YouTube CEO talked about the company’s ‘misinformation’ position and explained that their choice to censor those who do not fall into mainstream thought will remain more “controversial” until governments can step in and criminalize their ability to speak freely.
What has been the controversial part is when there is content that would be deemed as harmful but yet is not illegal. An example of that, for example, would be COVID.
I’m not aware of there being laws by governments saying around COVID in terms of not being able to debate the efficacy of masks or where the virus came from or the right treatment or proposal but yet there was a lot of pressure and concern about us distributing misinformation that went against what was the standard and accepted medical knowledge.
And so this category of harmful but…legal has been, I think, where most of the discussion has been.Transcript Source
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You can eat shit and die!
Go and jump in the lake, susan! You’re just like the rest of your comrades from fb, tweeter etc… YOU’LL END UP WITH NOTHING, like the rest of them!
Now it seems as though “Big Tech” is trying to shut us up so they can have more control. What they don’t realize is that before the internet there were other ways to disseminate information almost instantaneously across the country and around the world. The People will NOT be silenced!

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20 April 2010
A cancer research specialist from the University of the West of England, Bristol is one of a panel of international experts who have had a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology today that gives new global guidelines for testing regimes for breast cancer patients. The guidelines relate to cancer patients with oestrogen and progesterone receptor (ER/PgR) positive breast tumours. This approximates to around 70% of the 42,000 new cases of breast cancer occurring each year in the UK.
The international expert panel was convened by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the College of American Pathologists to conduct a systematic review of the literature in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario to develop comprehensive evidence based recommendations for optimal ER/PgR testing performance.
Dr Anthony Rhodes from UWE explains, “Not all treatments will be effective on all women who have breast cancer. There are some important tests that need to be carried out to ascertain what treatments will work. Inaccuracies in results on some occasions have led to erroneous results and emphasize the importance of standardising each stage of the testing process so that patients are given the most appropriate treatments.
“About three years ago international guidelines relating to Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 (HER2) hit the headlines (Journal of Clinical Oncology 2007; 25: 118-45). I was on the panel that determined these guidelines and it is this and previous experience that has led to my involvement in the new set of recommendations that will have an even greater impact in terms of the numbers of patients with ER/PgR positive tumours. It is known that Herceptin is an effective treatment in approximately 25% of patients who show positive results for HER2 and these guidelines had considerable impact globally in helping to standardize the clinical tests that predict the likely response to Herceptin therapy.
“However, a lot more breast tumours (around 70%) are driven by oestrogen which acts as a powerful growth stimulant when it binds to receptors in the tumour cells. The new guidelines relate to the most appropriate testing regimes for oestrogen receptors and progesterone receptors for predicting response to therapies such as tamoxifen. The new guidelines include recommendations for standardised tests for specimen handling, proper use of controls, and interpretive and reporting criteria.
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After starting 50 years ago in 1973, KISS performed their last show in Los Angeles for what they are calling their End of the Road World Tour.
Although there was no posted support band on the bill, Paul Stanley’s 29-year-old son Evan kicked the night off with his new band, Amber Wild.
For KISS, it will be the end of touring, but for Amber Wild, it was just beginning as Paul Stanley has passed the torch to his son.
Amber Wild had a very eclectic mix of music; from “Lover,” that sounded like classic Led Zeppelin, to “Breakout,” which had more of a pop punk feel to it.
One thing that definitely stood out was his guitar skills, which should come as no surprise since he had one of the best teachers in the world. As KISS retires, I look forward to great things ahead for Evan Stanley and Amber Wild.
The anticipation of KISS performing was building as a video appeared, showing the band walking to the stage from the dressing rooms at The Hollywood Bowl.
The announcer then yelled with excitement, “Los Angeles – you wanted the best; you got the best. The hottest band in the world… KIIISSSSS!” A large stage banner fell to the floor as the band dropped out of the sky onto their elevated platforms onstage, jamming to “Detroit Rock City” with fire and pyrotechnics blasting.
Up next was the KISS classic “Shout It Out Loud” with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley switching off on vocals. “War Machine” followed and featured Simmons on vocals and a very cool, interactive visual show of fire-breathing dragons coordinated with an actual fire show on stage.
“I Love It Loud” had Simmons getting the crowd to sing along to the chorus while he paced the stage with a sword on fire.
Stanley got on the mic and said, “Some of you were not born in 1983, but you know the song and you know what it’s about, so you can sing it,” as he introduced their mega-hit song, “Lick It Up.”
One of my favorite moments came with “God of Thunder.” Simmons set the tone for a spooky scene as he laughed and blood flowed out of his mouth along with his all-too-familiar and unforgettable tongue.
Simmons was then hoisted up on the platform as bolts of lightning raced across the screen in the background.
After the song was over, Stanley let the audience know this would be the last time KISS played in Los Angeles and gave an impassioned speech. He said, “Once upon a time, I used to see bands and they thought they were doing me a favor. I said I’m going to get up on the stage and show them the way we wanted to perform and then became the band we never saw. So, for one last time, I want to come out here and be with you.” Then a zip-line took him across the venue, to a platform in the middle of the Bowl, as he sang and played guitar to “Love Gun.” What a memorable scene!
KISS wrapped up their set with their classics “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” and “Black Diamond.”
The crowd would not let them go out like that though and of course asked for more. KISS came back out for an encore, starting with the love ballad “Beth.” Sung by drummer Eric Singer, the song prompted the crowd to light up the sky with their cell phones and lighters.
KISS ended the show with “Rock and Roll All Nite,” having the crowd sing along while confetti and laser lights surrounded the fans.
Stanley closed out the night, saying, “People, we love you. Good bye!” The flames and fireworks blasted from the stage and shot above the backdrop of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.
After Los Angeles, the tour takes KISS through Canada to the East Coast, ending it all with two nights at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Thank you for the 50 years! Your fans will never forget you!


April 21 (UPI) -- Police in New York came to the rescue of a red-tailed hawk that ended up stranded on a highway median with an injured wing.
The New York Police Department tweeted video Monday showing a masked officer working to carefully grab the hawk and place it into an animal carrier in the middle of a busy highway.
Police took the raptor to the Wild Bird Fund, where officials said it is being treated for a fractured wing.
"Rex is a juvenile red-tailed hawk who got into trouble and fractured a bone in his left wing. Our rehabbers not only splinted his wing, but they thoughtfully gave him a stylish matching splint wrap," the organization tweeted.


Forget about the FIFA World Cup! The big event is happening right now: after two very successful warm up events, the We’ve Got Balls tournament – in association with ‘My Charitable Life’ – is going global with the first football World Cup for the snowboard industry. Teams from every snowboarding nation will be led by riders whose love of football is only matched by their talent on a snowboard. Nicolas Mueller, Iker Fernandez, Romain De Marchi, Anne-Flore Marxer, Freddi Kalbermatten, Morgan Lefaucheur, Dimitri Biau, Margot Rozies, Xavier Marcou, Gogo Gossner are just a few of the riders leading their nations into battle. A classic format of group – with 7-a-side teams – and knockout stages held over the course of this week will decide not only the title but also the Golden Boot award on this coming Friday. After the final, the winning team will donate a €1000 to the charity of their choice.
Switzerland, France, Spain, Austria, England, and Locals have started battling this morning, with I have to say, a disappointing start for my side – France, who lost against a very determined English team, with shinguards and tape everywhere. We knew then why they came for… Dirty tacles and an efficient kick and rush tactic put an end to the dreams of Grand Slam for Les Bleus. Damn it! I thought offside was applying for God sake! I know, bias has never been a predominant quality in football reporting, has it? But never mind, as I came off the pitch to tell you the story, France was leading 2-1 against Spain. From what we could see, Austria looked pretty strong as well, with a very impressive Gogo in the goal.
Next round is on Wednesday, and the Finals and ceremony will take place Friday. So more to come soon.
Allez les Fucking Bleus!
Les Bleus against Spain. Look at this elegance on the pitch!
Switzerland’s Romain De Marchi giving his tactical recommandations.
Gogo, the magic Austrian goalie.


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Derby History Quiz
In 2008, she was inducted into the Derby Hall of Fame.
Jane DeForest Shelton (1843-1914) was one of six children of Edward Nelson Shelton and Mary Jane DeForest. Edward Shelton is better known because the city of Shelton is named for him. Click here to learn more about his story.
Jane grew up in Derby and lived in the famous Shelton family mansion - "Graystone" built by her father and now the site of the Irving School. She was very social and entertained often at Greystone. She was also independent and wealthy. However she chose a career as a journalist, historian and author rather than a life of leisure. Like Fanny Osborne Kellogg and Ann Stephens, she was a woman far ahead of her time.
She wrote articles for the "Magazine of American History" in New York and earned quite a reputation as both a local and national historian. She also wrote for "Harper's Monthly Magazine."
However, it was her description of the family's roots in the Huntington area of Shelton which served as the basis for her most famous work - The Salt-Box House: 18th-century Life in a New England Hill Town published in 1900. The story is an account of the Shelton family, of Derby, and of neighboring towns up to the early nineteenth century. She used family papers owned by the family as the basis for her beloved and historically accurate account of life through the colonial period of American History. It still makes great reading today, and you can find a copy at the Derby Public Library!
Our thanks to Joan Driscoll for suggesting this quiz
and providing most of the information and to the Shelton Historical Society
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Correct answers were received from: Frank from St. Pete,
Paul C. Varsanik Jr., Jane Papale, Eileen Krugel, David Neustaedter, Robert
Hyder, Mayor Marc J. Garofalo, Joe Laskowski, Mary Lou Boroski, Millie from
Ansonia, C.F.Douglass, Paul Comkowycz, Gary Lungarini, Marsha Pettingill,
Cyndi Poppa, Henry Wajdowicz, Gene Wajdowicz, Dave Petz, Normand Audet, and

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I remember that moment so vividly.
My heart was pounding and my palms were sweating. I knew it would be wrong, but I wanted to fit in—to blend in and to be like everyone else.
I was 14, a freshman at the local public school in my hometown. I was sitting in drama class when it came my turn to read an excerpt from a play.
The lines I had been assigned to recite took God’s name in vain.
It wasn’t long and drawn out, but I knew the three words I was expected to speak were sin.
In that moment, I had a decision to make—either I was going to identify with God or was I going to curse Him.
I chose to curse God. I chose to care about what the people around me were thinking instead of what the Creator of the world thought of me.
But the reality is I had been taking God’s name in vain before I even spoke the words.
One dictionary definition of the word vain is “producing no result; useless,” and some of the synonyms for this word are “ineffective,” “fruitless” and “unproductive.”
We can take God’s name in vain with our lives. I was.
I was calling myself a Christian, which means “little Christ,” but I was trying to look like the world. I didn’t want people to know that I was different.
As far as God was concerned, my Christian life was producing no results. It was fruitless and unproductive. It was in vain.
Jesus says, “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” (Matthew 7:20) We can call ourselves Christians, but our lives can testify of a different story.
I didn’t consciously realize it, but I was denying Christ by trying to be like the world. I wasn’t living for the kingdom of Heaven, but I was living for myself.
I wanted to be accepted. I wanted to be liked.
I wanted the benefits of being a Christian—like having the Holy Spirit and going to Heaven, but I didn’t want to count the cost.
I was taking God’s name in vain with my life. Are you?
Are we choosing not to speak up? Would we rather be known as cool or hip instead of a follower of Christ?
It is easy to pray a prayer. It is easy to post a Bible verse on a Facebook status or claim “Child of the King” on an Instagram bio.
But when it comes down to the day-to-day conversations, who are we identifying with?
Sometimes our lives can quietly slip away from God. We can stop reading our Bibles consistently and not devote any time to prayer.
We can forget our Creator in the silence of our hearts as we passively yet actively allow our hearts to walk away from Jesus. Over time, our actions will begin to look more and more like the world as our outside lives will begin to shout the silent decay of our inner being.
Gospel conversations will become scarce. God’s Word will seem dull and lifeless.
The dreams of this earthly life—the fame and fortune: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life—will become more and more attractive.
And in the blink of an eye, we could be standing before God looking back on your life—a life that is empty, useless and vain.
As Christians, we should be different. The world won’t accept us, because it didn’t accept Jesus.
“If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.” (John 15:19)
Identifying with Christ comes with a cost. But the gain outweighs the pain and persecution. As Christians, we must be ready to give an answer, and we can expect the world to laugh.
We are not of this world. Our home is in Heaven. So let’s stop trying to fit in. Let’s stop trying to be liked by the people who hate our Savior.
Let’s claim Christ with our words and actions every day. Let’s not live an empty and unproductive Christian life. Jesus gave His all for us, and we should give our all to Him.
Let’s stop taking God’s name in vain with our lives.

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Aloha from the Mainland
The challenge has been offered. I took the challenge. See you in Maui, September 19, 2010 for the 40th running of the Maui marathon.
I better start training now, it seems like I will need to get acclimated to the hot and humid weather in Maui, by running outside all summer long here. The weather channel said September is the height of summer in Maui, and Wunderground weather history for the past 5 years said highs of 95F and 95%-100% humidity.

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Minnesota Leads A Number Of States Eyeing Cannabis Reform This YearJanuary 17, 2023
As cannabis legalization becomes a reality in more states, the political possibilities continue to broaden in others where the issue would have been dead on arrival just a few years ago. Recreational cannabis has now made such progress on both coasts that the focus now must turn inward to the Midwest and South, where the opinions of lawmakers have been slower to change. A number of these states are now on the cusp of reform, either due to changing winds in state capitol buildings or pressure from voters.
Perhaps the most promising state looking to enact legalization this year is Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz has been vocal in his support of the issue and recently circulated an email urging supporters to sign a petition supporting cannabis reform. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor party now controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor’s office, simplifying a bill’s path to signing. Legislators are already at work on the matter and unveiled a revised legalization bill in recent days.
That bill is by and large consistent with standard legalization legislation–in addition to establishing a regulatory framework it would promote social equity and expunge cannabis criminal records–but also includes some provisions specific to the state. Most notably, it adds a license category for businesses to sell “lower-potency edible products,” an accommodation for last year’s legislation that legalized THC in food and drink. Licensees of this type would be permitted to offer on-site consumption if they have a liquor license, which would make Minnesota a first-in-the-nation test case for allowing mixed spaces where both alcohol and cannabis can be bought and consumed together.
Elsewhere, Hawaii is ripe for change. New governor Josh Green has pledged to sign legalization legislation that reaches his desk, saying in a debate last fall, “I think that people already have moved past that culturally as a concern.” Representative Jeanné Kapela will lead the charge and plans to file legislation. “We now have a roadmap for legalizing recreational cannabis in our islands,” she said. “Legalizing cannabis is not just a matter of money, it is a matter of moralities. Agricultural and business practices would be based on sustainable and indigenous cultivation methods, ensuring that cannabis operations uplift the needs of U.S. residents, the needs of Hawaii’s people, not the profits of multi-state corporations.”
A state with somewhat longer odds toward legalization is Ohio. A proposal that was intended for last fall’s ballot has found a second life in the new legislative session. The proposal, from the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, was dropped from the ballot as part of a lawsuit settlement but it has now been introduced to the state’s General Assembly by state Secretary of State Frank LaRose. It faces strong opposition from both state legislators and Ohio governor Mike DeWine, but they have few good options for defeating the proposal: either they enact it as law or it reverts back to voters to decide on the ballot. A majority of Ohio residents support legalizing cannabis, according to a Siena poll from the fall, with 81% of residents age 35-49 in favor.—Danny SullivanSubscribe to Shanken News Daily’s Email Newsletter, delivered to your inbox each morning. You will also receive the Cannabis edition as part of your subscription.
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Respuesta a "Internal hard drive disk not recognized"The difference in yours and mine is that mine has never bend dropped I was simply plugging and unplugging the hard drive for various reasons such as upgrading to another one and test another one. Yours was physically dropped which can lead to other complications.
Respuesta a "Internal hard drive disk not recognized"This is what worked for me i first reset the SMC by unplugging the macbook from the power adapter and i held down Shift/CTRL/OPTION/ AND THE POWER BUTTON DOWN for 10 seconds simultaneously, then let them go at the same time. (Nothing visual will happen) Then I plugged in the power cable and reset the PRAM by pressing the power button and immediately after pressing the power button hold down the command/option/ p/r keys untill you hear the second chime and let go. Worked for me!!!!!!!!!!! I am back in the RACE Update (05/24/2017): Note: i had previously replaced the new cable and nothing worked, I performed the tape hack and nothing worked, ( I understood the logic but it still made no since for an impeccable machine that just all of a sudden stopped recognizing the brand new SSHD that would boot externally via is caddy.....you know?) The last thing I had done was connected my macbook to my big screen tv via mini display port to display port/hdmi/dvi adapter by gigaware. Maybe that messed up my settings or...


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Co Armagh man attacked neighbour’s fence with hammer in early hours
A County Armagh man who damaged his neighbour’s fence with a hammer in the early hours of the morning has been...
Markethill/ 2 months ago
New association set up for Glenanne ‘to bring back a sense of community’ to area
A new community group has been launched with the aim of driving growth and regeneration into the Glenanne area. The Glenanne...
Markethill/ 12 months ago
Rare opportunity to acquire piece of local history as Glenanne Parish Hall to be auctioned off
A fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a piece of local history has just entered the property market with the Glenanne...
Markethill/ 1 year ago
Dream for new public parkland at Glenanne beauty spot becomes a reality
Saturday, May 21 marked the official opening day of ‘The Glen’ at Glenanne, a labour of love by the local development...
Road closures to kick in as major £410,000 improvement scheme to start at Glenanne
A £410,000 road improvements scheme – to include patching, resurfacing and drainage works – will start at Mowhan Road, Glenanne, on...
Markethill High School in tribute to ‘very popular and much-loved’ Megan following sudden passing
A County Armagh high school has paid a glowing tribute to a hugely popular and much-loved student following her sudden passing...
Portadown/ 2 years ago
Portadown man who crashed into fence ‘underestimated’ damage caused before leaving scene
A Portadown man who damaged fencing after spinning 180 degrees has been handed five penalty points. The 29-year-old’s solicitor told court...
Banbridge/ 2 years ago
In pictures: Taghnevan, Lurgan, Glenanne and Dromore play parks all officially opened
Taghnevan, Lurgan, Glenanne and Dromore play parks have all been officially opened following major capital works in recent months. While Taghnevan...
Glen in Glenanne ‘really shaping up to be a great attraction’
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is set to submit an expression of interest in a funding scheme that could...
Hopes for community trail development and car park at ‘Glen’ in Glenanne
The ‘Glen’ in Glenanne could be in line for a major transformation with hopes high that a community trail will be...
Three men were arrested in connection with discovery of cannabis factory in Glenanne
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in the Markethill area. Following a proactive policing operation...
One month of weekday road closures for major Glenanne improvements scheme
A £213,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme to include drainage improvements and 40m of new footway provision on the Mowhan Road, Glenanne will...

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No one is qualified to judge another. We don’t have all the facts, we don’t know motives, and because we have our own prejudices and worldviews, it’s impossible to be objective. The only one who has all the information is God. He alone is qualified to judge.
The word grace is a short, simple word. But understanding the biblical depth and meaning of grace can take a lifetime of study and application. It's almost a shame that a word describing suppleness of movement or a short, quick prayer before a meal is the same word we use to describe God's unfathomable love for sinners. Nevertheless, it is grace that moves Him to offer us the free gift of salvation and forgiveness.
Grace is what compelled the Apostle Paul to write of a mystery never understood before (1 Corinthians 2:7-13). Grace is also what allows us to relax into another's accepting embrace as he or she gives us the freedom to discover our unique journey laid out by God. So relax as we journey together down the path toward freedom and the wonderment of the surpassing riches of God's grace!
Unless dealt with appropriately, conflicts lead to permanent breakdowns in our relationships that time alone cannot heal. If we wish to cultivate healthy relationships, especially with our children, reconciliation is essential. But…how?
Comparison can be lethal. What others drive, or wear, or how others look is no one’s business but theirs. Living in harmony means letting others be—and cutting each other some slack.
Perspective is a wonderful thing. It helps us when we look at the familiar and with fresh perspective see something we’ve never noticed before. It changes our thoughts and our behaviour.
Allowing grace to flow freely means we let others be. You look different? We let you look different. You don’t dress like others? That’s fine, dress like you want to. That’s what grace is all about. Here are some traps we can fall into if we’re not careful.
Grace is a foreign concept to us because the world doesn’t operate based on grace. It trends towards criticism and judgment. Grace says, “I forgive you...I accept you as you are...I value you.”
Have you ever seen a dog reach the end of his leash? Once he does he comes straight to a halt. We all reach the end of our own figurative leashes with each other and with God at one point or another. The good news is God will always forgive us and always extend His grace to us, no matter what. We just need to accept it. Now shouldn’t we do the same with others?
Grace is undeserved. You can’t earn it, it’s free, and you can never pay God back. All you have to do is admit your need and receive God’s grace. That’s how a gift works—you simply accept it.
First John 1:9 says “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to will forgive us our sins....” Forgiveness is what the cross was all about.
If we hope to get parenting right, we must know and follow the vital truths and principles God has recorded for us in His Word. The best parenting starts with discovering who your child is. Amazingly, in the process you may also discover yourself!


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"MUSTANG" - THE FILM CAST
CANNES FESTIVAL 2015
The actresses and the director from the film "Mustang" wore Chanel at the Palais des Festivals on May 20th. As the first film by Deniz Gammze Ergüven, which was presented as part of the Directors' Fortnight section, "Mustang" tells the story of five teenage sisters forced to wrestle their country's established traditions.
Film released in France on June 17th
Photo: Chanel / Olivier Borde

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CNN will not get away with Syrian boy video — Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswomanWorld June 28, 3:12
WADA move shows trust in Russia’s anti-doping measures — ministerSport June 28, 1:02
US disciplinary procedure against jailed Russian businessman Bout delayed — attorneyWorld June 27, 23:16
FIFA report on Russia’s 2018 World Cup bidding proves legitimacy of its win — deputy PMSport June 27, 21:08
FIFA report on Russia’s 2018 bidding dismisses Western media allegations — LOC chiefSport June 27, 19:53
Encrypting ransomware Petya attacks computers worldwide — Kaspersky LabBusiness & Economy June 27, 19:23
Kremlin says its computers not affected by hacker attackRussian Politics & Diplomacy June 27, 18:55
Security experts urge Putin, Trump to overcome disagreementsWorld June 27, 18:51
Jury to deliver verdict on Nemtsov murder case on June 28Society & Culture June 27, 18:42
MOSCOW, December 16. /TASS/. The Kremlin has denied media reports that Iran’s Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani had allegedly paid a visit to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
"No," said the presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, answering a TASS question if the meeting had actually taken place.
Earlier, Iran’s news agency FARS citing unidentified sources said that Soleimani and Putin discussed, in particular, the situation in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon at their talks held in Russia earlier in December.


With elections around the corner, a few students of New Delhi visited the state offices of BJP and Congress in New Delhi’s and kept forward their demands for a clean and green Delhi.
The students Aman Sharma, Aditya Dubey, Aman Banka, and Amrendra Singh had four main demands: Ban on single-use plastics, bringing in an Electric Vehicles Policy, revive the Yamuna and afforestation.
“Climate Change is a big issue and until and unless these things become an election issue, I don’t think we will see leaps and bounds happening,” said Aman Sharma, youth climate activist.
Another student Amrendra Singh, who visited the party offices said, “Students are demanding clean environment. We want to tell them that it’s a basic dire need.”
The students met BJP Spokesperson Harish Khurana who promised that all the four demands will be included in the BJP manifesto. “
In addition to this, they also spoke about the air pollution crisis and solutions to the ghazipur landfill.
“Bejing was the most polluted city in the world. If it can reduce its pollution, why can’t we? Public transport has to be in place and vehicular emission needs to be reduced.


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The Harry Potter series is loved by millions of people around the world. Each story reaches into people’s hearts and souls creating lifetime fans. The Harry Potter movies are now brought to life with the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. It is one of the most amazing Harry Potter events you will ever experience! I have seen the movies dozens of times but there is nothing like having the score played live giving a new appreciation for each scene.
My boys and I have attended two Harry Potter Concerts at NJPAC: Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix. For each concert, the orchestra was set on the stage under a large screen on which the movie was played. Each show was broken down into 2 Acts with a short intermission in the middle. The shows were about 3 hours in total. Prior to the show beginning, guests can enjoy fun trivia questions to test even the biggest Harry Potter fan.
NJPAC offers an incredible show that all Harry Potter fans will LOVE. It is not just a show, however, it is an experience. The Harry Potter Film Concert Series goes beyond a typical concert or movie, it is a magical event that will make you understand the Harry Potter series in an entirely new way!
5 Reasons You MUST SEE the Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Magical Photo Ops
Before the show, Harry Potter fans of all ages can enjoy a FREE photo booth. Each show offers a slightly different experience but it is always a fun time. Harry Potter fans can use props and take pictures in front of a themed backdrop. The picture is then emailed to you so you can remember the experience forever. Guests are invited to dress up for the show so this is a perfect opportunity to capture your Harry Potter spirit.
Harry Potter Treats and Souvenirs
In addition to photo opportunities, guests can also enjoy delicious themed food selections like chocolate frogs, mystical punch, candy wands and more. The treats are an additional fee but totally worth every penny! Guests can also purchase Harry Potter souvenirs like house scarves, shirts, wands and more.
If you love music and want to learn more about the creative process, I highly recommend getting the program as it goes into great detail about the making of each breathtaking score. The program is not only a wonderful souvenir, but also a great learning tool. Kids and parents can read together and learn all about how the scores were created and how many people were needed to make each masterpiece. The program also includes pictures from the movies which are always fun to look at.
Develop a New Appreciation for Scores
When you watch a movie in the theatre or at home, you listen to the music in the background but I don’t believe you really “hear” it. By experiencing the score live, audience members gain a new appreciation for scores and their important role in setting the tone for a film. The live music allows Harry Potter fans to hear each instrument and appreciate how they worked together perfectly to bring the story to life.
Inspires Young Musicians
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series inspires young musicians to be a part of something amazing. Whether it is to be a member of an orchestra, sing for a chorus or help create a movie score, kids are inspired to delve into the world of music! My boys asked so many questions about the instruments during the show. Now that my older son is playing the trumpet, he is asking what Harry Potter songs he can play.
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to NJPAC on October 26 at 2pm and 7:30pm with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This is my favorite book and movie in the series. It really delves into the mind of Professor Snape and takes the story in another direction. You can purchase tickets to see this magical show by visiting the NJPAC website.
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The goalkeeper suffered an injury blow during the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Everton and had to be replaced by David Ospina.
With two days until the clash at Wembley, Wenger admits Cech is unlikely to fully recover in time.
Danny Welbeck and Naco Montreal, though, are both set to be available, with the latter having been substituted against Everton too due to illness.
“We should have a similar squad to Everton,” Wenger said. “Maybe Welbeck will be back.
“We are not sure with Cech, he has not practised. I don’t know if he should be available.
“Nacho Monreal should be alright.”


At 22 meters in diameter, the hole sucks in water from the dam to prevent flooding at a rate of 1, cubic meters per second when it reaches capacity, according to Atlas Obscura. The water is carried through a large concrete pipe and emptied about meters away. The hole has been cordoned off for safety reasons since when a woman was pulled in and drowned.
A glory hole also spelled gloryhole and glory-hole is a hole in a wall, or other partition, often between public lavatory cubicles or adult video arcade booths and lounges, for people to engage in sexual activity or observe the person in the next cubicle while one or both parties masturbate. Glory holes are especially associated with gay male culture, and anal or oral sex,   but may also be used by bisexual or heterosexual men, or by men who do not identify as gay, bisexual, or heterosexual. The partition maintains anonymity.
The moment a lone duck was sucked into a ft-deep drain at a reservoir in northern California — and reportedly survived — has been captured on video. It looked like a rag doll — like it was dead. Mr Fowler said the drenched bird — which he believes was actually a cormorant — shook off the water and flew towards a safe spot on the creek.
Glory Hole Doughnuts on Gerrard. Just like its original shop in Parkdalethis iteration is frying up the same addictive, inventive doughnuts the brand has become known for citywide. Those who consider themselves doughut experts will probably recognize a Glory Hole creation as soon as they bite into one: a cold fermentation process that includes using scrap dough gives these rings an extra fluffy, sticky quality. Given the success of the Parkdale shop, the menu here is exactly the same.
There's been a lot of news coverage of Lake Berryessa during the last few days now that the Glory Hole has spilled again for the second time in three years. The photos and videos taken by the Lake Berryessa News Drone have amazed, and frightened, people who have never seen the Glory Hole in action before. Inevitably the question is raised about the danger of the structure.
It's basically a big drain like you would have in your sink. For obvious reasons, swimming near the glory hole is both prohibited and stupid. There are buoys strung across the lake to discourage boaters and swimmers from approaching the glory hole and the dam.
Glory Hole Waterfall Trail is a 1. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Top definition. Gloryhole unknown. Glory Hole Etiquette The process is very simple but there are still a few things you need to know.
Some say it looks like a toilet being flushed; in more generous interpretations, it is a beautiful inverted fountain. In a rare occurrence, the water level in the Lake Berryessa reservoir, 75 miles north of San Francisco, has risen so much that it is pouring into a ft-deep circular pipe constructed in its corner. The 72ft diameter pipe, known as Morning Glory Spillway, or simply Glory Hole, takes in water like a drain, once the reservoir is filled over capacity, and shoots it into a creek below the Monticello Dam.
As described in the video below, the so-called "glory hole" is a pipeline used to drain the reservoir of water when it's too full — which is exactly what happened following recent atmospheric rivers of heavy rains. Have you got the next incredible photo? If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty that is the North Bay, and that show off your unique talents.


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Rajesh Daniel is SUMERNET's Coordinator component for communications. He joined SEI Asia in August 2013 as communications coordinator. He is a writer, researcher and filmmaker with more than 15 years of experience working on issues of natural resources governance in Southeast Asia and the Mekong Region.
His special areas of interest include resource governance especially local forest management, knowledge systems, upland livelihoods and Mekong ecosystems.
He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, newspapers and magazines and co-edited several books and book chapters on environmental and governance issues. His last two co-edited books are: "Governing the Mekong: Engaging in the Politics of Knowledge" (January 2013) and "Climate Risks, Regional Integration and Sustainability in the Mekong Region" (June 2014).
He has also done scripting and camera in producing several films on the ecology-livelihood connections in Asia and the Mekong region including documentary features "Saving the Chindwin's Biodiversity" (2019) and "The Mekong: Grounds of Plenty" (2013).
The collapse of the Xepian-Xe Nam hydropower dam in Sanamxay district of Attapeu Province, Lao PDR on July 23 is a major tragedy that took the lives of at least 34 Laotians, with at least 100 more still missing and thousands displaced. The question is: wa
A booklet of policy briefings written by SUMERNET research partners from the research and policy engagement work is now out. The booklet provides policy recommendations for key sustainable development issues in the Mekong Region. It is a product of the co
This report seeks to address a major research gap by adopting an intersectionality approach to better understand the different climate risks, vulnerabilities, adaptation and resilience among people of different ages and different genders.
SEI organized a biodiversity assessment training workshop on 15-16 August 2018. The participants included government organizations, academics and civil society. The aim of the workshop was to build the capacity of participants using tools such as QGIS and
SEI will hold a biodiversity training and media workshop for Myanmar in Monywa from 15-17 August 2018. The workshop is co-organized by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Myanmar Environment Institute (MEI).
“Living with Floods in a Mobile Southeast Asia" Panel Discussion and Book Launch: 18 December 2017, 16:15-17:30 at the Auditorium on the 13th Floor of the Faculty of Political Science Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
A "Knowledge Exchange Workshop" between the Chindwin and Mekong River Basins will bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society and the media to share knowledge and good practices on biodiversity assessment and protection in the Chindwin River B
SEI is rated as the world’s most influential think tank on environmental policy issues in the University of Pennsylvania’s 2016 Global Go To Think Tanks Index, billed as the “premier database and measure of world think tanks”.
Chindwin Perspectives, a short film, provides views on environmental issues of the people living in the Chindwin River Basin in Myanmar. The video is produced by the Chindwin Futures programme of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia Centre, Bang
The SUMERNET research team working on REDD+ found that technical inputs needed for strategy development are lacking.
The research team studying wetlands in Vietnam and Cambodia provide a glimpse of their research methods and their project activities through blogs and short videos.
The research team on “Rice Straw (RS) co-benefits” focused on experiments to assess technology options for Rice Straw (RS) derived fuel-cookstove systems in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.
A research consortium of institutions from Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand is engaging with multiple stakeholders to identify barriers to and opportunities for the implementation of REDD+ national strategies.
Stories of change from the Mekong Region: Photos exhibit and the project partners at SUMERNET 10th Anniversary meeting, Bangkok, 26 January 2016.
Policy briefings on issues of local participation in environmental assessment for infrastructure and development projects in the Mekong Region were produced in collaboration with the Mekong Partnership for the Environment (MPE) and SEI (Asia).
At the recently concluded "2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy" held in Bangkok, SUMERNET talked to Prof. Lu Xing, Institute of Southeast Asia Studies, Yunnan University to obtain his insights into the working of the Lancang-Mekong Coopera
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, a long-time friend and supporter of SEI and SUMERNET, has been appointed today as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Thailand.
The governments in the Mekong Region need to urgently embark on clean energy pathways if they want to achieve environmental sustainability. The critical issue of how the Mekong Region can embark on changes to energy systems and lifestyles was discussed by
Climate change is resulting in severe negative impacts on many food-producing areas of the Mekong Region, posing risks of food insecurity. Starting on 8 August, SEI and the UNEP 10-Year Framework of Programmes (10YFP) Sustainable Food Systems Programme a
The workshop on gender and social equity to be held on 24 August in Bangkok will help SUMERNET partners develop a new gender and social equity research agenda for future SUMERNET projects.
Communicating for Influence: Policy and Media Writeshop during 24-25 August 2016 will bring together SUMERNET and other researchers, policymakers and media to help researchers improve their writing and outreach skills to have influence and impact outside
Inspiring stories of change from the Mekong Region will be highlighted at the tenth anniversary celebrations of the Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) in Bangkok.
The Mekong Region went through an unusually long and intense dry spell in 2015 attributed partly to the El Niño effect. Prominent water experts and policy advisors will explore the urgent issue of drought in the Mekong Region in the upcoming SUMERNET Annu
In Asia and globally, the water-energy-food nexus has received growing attention from policy makers, researchers, and practitioners. Whilst the nexus as a concept seems to be gaining momentum among experts, it is also subject to scrutiny. These two short
In Cambodia and Lao PDR, rubber and cash crop plantations have expanded into farmlands posing difficulties for local people, and in particular, women farmers. In Cambodia’s northeastern province of Rattanakiri, farmers practice rotational cultivation that
A short film on the Ayeyarwady Futures program (AF) provides the various perspectives of the people and institutions involved in the AF program including Myanmar government officials, researchers, academics and civil society representatives as well as co
In December 2014, SUMERNET selected a total of seven research projects for receiving research grants supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Lower Mekong Public Policy Initiative (LMPPI).
SUMERNET researchers are joining a number of prominent policy makers and researchers in the Asia-Pacific region to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Asia Centre’s founding.
Two major climate adaptation issues relating to the Mekong Region – coastal delta vulnerability and urban resilience – were among the topics highlighted at the 4th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum in Kuala Lumpur (1-3 October), one of the bigg
Forest resources with common pool characteristics face new and complex challenges in sustainable management, was the message that emerged from the SEI-SUMERNET roundtable on “Forest Commons in a Rapidly Changing Mekong”.
Through collaboration between the SUMERNET and Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), an introductory training on “Environmental Economics” was held in Ho Chi Minh City, 19 – 29 August 2013.
SUMERNET has published an edited compilation of empirical case studies titled "Climate Risks, Regional Integration, and Sustainability in the Mekong Region". This book brings together multi-country studies, each of which included significant engagement wi
In a two-day regional workshop organized by Development Cooperation Section, the Embassy of Sweden, development practitioners and researchers explored potential linkages between environmental sustainability with a human rights based approach. The key take
SUMERNET’s latest research development workshop in partnership with CDKN was held in Bangkok from 23-24 June at the Secretariat office, the Stockholm Environment Institute – Asia Center (SEI Asia).
SUMERNET Annual Meeting and Policy Forum 2011 has been rescheduled due to Bangkok's Floods.
SUMERNET featured on the BBC website.
SEI-Asia and the Danish Institute for International Studies co-host a seminar on new development financiers, civil society and climate change in the Mekong.
SEI Asia is hosting two three-day sessions to support co-authors of a major book on livelihoods, ecosystem services and the challenges of regional integration, forthcoming in 2013.
What are the latest approaches for mainstreaming community-based adaptation into international, national and local planning and processes? IIED’s 7th Annual Community Based Adaptation Conference (CBA7) aims to provide the latest thinking from climate scie
Policy makers, practitioners and analysts including local government agencies and SUMERNET researchers shared their perspectives on research and policy on sustainable agriculture and forestry in the Mekong during the “SUMERNET Policy Forum” and Mekong Env
SUMERNET is proud to announce the launch of our redesigned website to coincide with our new phase of work on addressing water insecurity in the Mekong Region.
Interview with Dr. Hoanh, Chair of SUMERNET's Steering Committee (SC), about our new phase on "water insecuity"
SUMERNET interviewed the MRC’s Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer, Dr Anoulak Kittikhoun, for his views about the MRC’s role in the Mekong River Basin and how to improve transboundary dialogue and cooperation in the future.
SUMERNET partner Dr Sangam Shreshta promotion to full professor at AIT
A short film where researchers explain their work on "water insecurity".
SUMERNET is holding its first capacity building webinar for researchers in the shortlisted joint action proposal teams
SUMERNET announces a call for Expression of Interest for its rapid response grants. Funding support will not exceed US$ 42,000 per research grant for 6-12 months research.
Given the present Covid-19 crisis and the need to understand its impacts on water insecurity, SUMERNET has launched two calls for rapid response/emerging research grants for reducing water insecurities for the poor, marginalized and socially vulnerable gr
Episode 1 features Dr. Sudarat Tuntivivat on including conflict sensitivity in research
Call for Submissions: Blogs on Covid-19 and water insecurity in the Mekong Region
SUMERNET partners’ meeting highlighted the regional network’s work in reducing water insecurities for the marginalized.d.
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Recently, two of our SUMERNET partners Dr Louis Lebel and Dr Carl Middleton were recognized for their consistent academic excellence.
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For World Water Day, we highlight our seven short films focusing on climate risks and water insecurity in the Mekong Region
Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) is providing eight grants worth up to US$2,800 to selected journalists in the Mekong Region for environmental reporting.
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New York mainstays Interpol made their Red Rocks debut this past Wednesday under chilly and frigid conditions. The band has maintained staying power over the years with their unique sound often compared to the likes of Joy Division and the post-punk revival era of the 2000’s. With a new EP on the horizon the band extended into their vast catalog to play a mix of old and new classics. Their latest album Marauder gives us the customary sound we have come to adore from the band, not changing the recipe to their early success. Opening with “Pioneer To The Falls” the band settled in for a night in which temperatures dipped into the low 30’s. Crowd favorites included early hits such as “C’mere”, “PDA”, and “NYC”. We did get a glimpse of their upcoming EP A Fine Mess with the single under the same name. The four piece group maintained a rather low-key attitude, but still reveled in awe of the majestic venue. It’s hard to believe that this was the first time the band had played here. Here’s hoping that we get to see them again soon. The night played out like a mini indie festival as Sunflower Bean, Japanese Breakfast and Car Seat Headrest all played terrific sets even during the downpour that has become customary for late April and early May shows Red Rocks.
SETLIST: Pioneer To The Falls | C’mere | If You Really Love Nothing | Public Pervert | PDA | Complications | Say Hello To The Angels | NYC | Take You On A Cruise | The Rover | Rest My Chemistry | Evil | Fine Mess | Leif Erikson | All The Rage Back Home | The New | Slow Hands | ENCORE: Obstacle 1
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- This weekend Atlus has confirmed that Persona 4 Arena will indeed be the first PS3 region-locked video game for the PlayStation 3 entertainment system.
Up until now, all games (not Blu-ray movies) have been region-free on the PS3, however, the Atlus representative stated to EGM
that "Persona 4 Arena will be region-locked in all territories on both PS3 and 360."
Sony developers have been able to region-lock PlayStation 3 games since PS3 Firmware update 3.30, although publishers didn't utilize the option until the PS3 3.50+ SDK.
From Atlus Staffer lol, forums
to quote: "Sorry for the delayed confirmation, but yes, the PS3 version game will be region-locked. I certainly can't offer details as to why, but there might be an official response at some point.
To reiterate, our version of the game works for the North and South America regions. Also keep in mind that both the NA and JP versions have both English and Japanese text/voice options, making them nearly identical. I'm unsure of what the case will be for the EU version."
To quote from the official Press Release: Friends of...


BENGALURU (Reuters) - Gold prices fell on Friday and were headed for a fifth straight weekly decline, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week.
Spot gold was down 0.3 percent at $1,167.11 an ounce by 0245 GMT, and was set for a weekly decline of about 0.8 percent.
U.S. gold futures shed 0.2 percent to $1,169.60 per ounce.
"Because of a stronger dollar and prospects of another rate hike, gold prices are hovering around these levels," said Barnabas Gan, an analyst at OCBC Bank in Singapore.
"$1,150 is a quite strong support. If there persists strong growth prospects into 2017 due to higher oil prices ... gold prices may trend lower towards the end of the year."
The dollar held large gains against the yen and euro early on Friday.
"We see gold resuming its downtrend, especially heading into next week's Fed meeting," INTL FCStone analyst Edward Meir said in a note.
"Although a rate increase is very much discounted, we suspect the markets will still be rather nervous about policy wording and on any hint the Fed could give about future rate increases."
The Fed is expected to hike rates at its policy meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Interest rates futures, implied traders saw a 98 percent chance the Fed would raise interest rates by a quarter point next week, and about a 50 percent chance it would raise rates by at least another quarter point by June 2017, according to CME Group's FedWatch program.
Expectations of further U.S. interest rate increases lower demand for the non-interest-paying bullion.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell from a five-month high last week, pointing to labour strength that underscores the economy's sustained momentum and reinforcing the case for a Federal Reserve rate increase.
Rising bond yields and a flight to stock markets have also dampened the appeal of gold.
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday in line with their European counterparts after the European Central Bank prolonged its bond purchase programme, as expected, but stunned traders by scaling back on the amount of bonds it will buy each month.
Asian shares flatlined on Friday but were on track for robust weekly gains.
Holdings of the SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, fell 0.34 percent to 860.71 tonnes on Thursday. SPDR holdings have fallen nearly 9 percent since November and are on track for a fifth straight week of losses.
Elsewhere, silver was down 0.4 percent at $16.94 an ounce and platinum fell 0.9 percent at $930.10.
Palladium slipped 0.2 percent to $734, after reaching its lowest since Nov. 18 in the previous session.
(Reporting by Swati Verma and Nallur Sethuraman in Bengaluru; Editing by Joseph Radford and Richard Pullin)


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Managing Taxes During Retirement: An Ongoing Concern
During the “accumulation” phase, the decision of where to invest your money is somewhat automated.Making contributions to 401(k) plans, Roth IRAs and personal brokerage or mutual fund accounts is pretty straight forward and can remain on auto pilot for years.
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Why is this decision an important one?To answer this question, it is important to understand how distributions from various types of accounts are taxed.Consider the tax treatment from each of the following types of accounts:
IRAs and 401(k) Plans (qualified accounts).Withdrawals from qualified retirement plans are considered “taxable” income and are generally taxed to individuals (at their tax rate) on a dollar for dollar basis.
Personal accounts (non-qualified accounts).Personal accounts can be established at brokerage firms, mutual fund companies and banks.Income, interest and capital gains generated in these accounts are taxable in the year they are earned or realized.If a stock or mutual fund is sold, the gain on the sale is a capital gain and is generally taxed at capital gains rates.Investment losses realized in personal accounts can be used to offset gains and up to $3,000 of taxable income.Taxes are paid as income is earned or realized, not as they are distributed.
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Long-acting bronchodilator use after hospitalization for COPD: an observational study of health insurance claims data
Christine L Baker,1 Kelly H Zou,1 Jun Su2
1Pfizer Inc., New York, NY, USA; 2Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ridgefield, CT, USA
Background: Treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with long-acting bronchodilator (LABD) medications is recommended by the 2014 Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines. The primary objective of this study was to examine LABD prescription fills after a COPD-related hospitalization.
Methods: This retrospective observational study used claims from Truven Health MarketScan® Commercial and Medicare Supplemental databases. Patients (age ≥40, commercial; age ≥65, Medicare supplemental) had a first hospitalization with a primary COPD diagnosis between April 1, 2009 and June 30, 2011 (index hospitalization) and were continuously enrolled for 1 year before and 9 months after hospitalization. Patients were categorized according to pre-index and/or post-index pharmacy claims.
Results: A total of 27,738 patients had an index hospitalization and met inclusion/exclusion criteria. Of those, 19,783 patients had COPD as a primary or secondary diagnosis during the year before index hospitalization and were included in the analysis. Approximately one quarter of the patients (26.32%) did not fill a prescription for an LABD or short-acting bronchodilator both 90 days before and 90 days after hospitalization. During the 90-day pre-index period, 40.57% of patients filled an LABD (with or without a short-acting bronchodilator) prescription. Over half of the patients (56.88%) filled an LABD prescription at some point during the 180-day post-index period, but, of those, a significantly greater proportion of patients filled an LABD prescription in the 1- to 90-day post-index period than in the 91- to 180-day post-index period (51.27% versus 43.66%; P<0.0001).
Conclusion: A significant proportion of COPD patients in this study did not fill an LABD prescription before hospitalization for COPD. Moreover, hospitalization did not appear to greatly impact LABD initiation. Lastly, patients who did not fill an LABD prescription within the first 90 days posthospitalization were not likely to fill an LABD prescription later. Taken together, the results of this study suggest that many patients with COPD are undertreated.
Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, non-interventional, retrospective, short-acting bronchodilator
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