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Li, Mu (2014) Wanderers between cultural boundaries: exploring the individual expressions of Chineseness in Newfoundland. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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With less than 2000 members, the Chinese community(-ies) of Newfoundland and Labrador represents the province‘s largest ―visible minority. The Chinese have had a commercial presence since 1895 but their cultural impact has been less visible. My doctoral dissertation examines the Chinese community(-ies) of Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing especially on the St. John‘s area. It traces the experiences of the largest ―visible minority‖ of the youngest province of Canada. Through historical description, fieldwork observation and interpersonal interviews, it documents contemporary Chinese traditions in Newfoundland and explores how individual Chinese Newfoundlanders who may be different from each other in terms of birthplace, language, occupation, socioeconomic class, immigration time and other social and cultural aspects, perceive and present their personal versions of Chineseness. My research challenges the stereotypical notion of the homogeneous Chinese community in Newfoundland and draws attention to the intra-group differences which is highlighted through individuals‘ folkloric practices such as foodways, festival celebrations and cultural performance to comprehensively present how the image of "Chinese in Newfoundland" is established and developed.
|Item Type:||Thesis (Doctoral (PhD))|
|Additional Information:||Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-347).|
|Department(s):||Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of > Folklore|
|Geographic Location:||Newfoundland and Labrador|
|Library of Congress Subject Heading:||Chinese--Newfoundland and Labrador--History; Chinese Canadians--Newfoundland and Labrador--Ethnic identity; Chinese--Newfoundland and Labrador--Anniversaries, etc.; Chinese--Newfoundland and Labrador--Social life and customs; Chinese--Food--Newfoundland and Labrador|
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There was a special delivery for some Year Six pupils at Gaywood’s Howard Junior School in the form of end-of-year gifts.
Staff donned fancy dress to spread some cheer to those not at school this term. Teacher Ashley Kirwan said: “We thought that by delivering the presents in costume it would bring them some cheer and create some final memories for their time at primary school.”
Jack Curl dressed as a chicken and Faye Short was school mascot Howie.
“The pupils were both shocked and pleased to see us with comments they were missing teachers and other pupils.
“They also said they really appreciated the gifts. Parents also said they were grateful for us visiting and enjoyed the costumes.
“It is our idea of bringing back fun and laughter in difficult times to the children that really need it – those moving to a different stage in their education. It is our unique way of saying farewell and wishing them all the best for their future,” he said.


Hey Lamacq! Radio 6 does the Sholay Shuffle
On Thursday 11th October, Steve Lamacq and his BBC6 music team will be descending on the Crucible to present a live show with a special performance from Sheffield’s very own Hey Sholay.
As part of Octoberfest, listeners can expect a spectacular roundtable show, with the likes of Tony Christie, Richard Bacon and Jarvis Cocker giving their two cents on the finest new releases.
Steve ‘’Lammo’’ Lamacq promises a Hey Sholay extravaganza with the band performing a stripped back acoustic track live on air followed by a live set at The Harley as part of his ‘Going Deaf For A Living’. The exclusive set will form part of the band’s autumn tour promoting the mini album ((O)) released last month on Fierce Panda Records.
Hey Sholay told Exposed they are thrilled about being asked to play and said: "To us, Lamacq is like Moses, parting the panned stereo like a sound wave Red Sea, leading those who are weary and down beaten forward, and away from the dark presence of radio monotony…"
The live set at The Harley is on Thursday 11th October, doors 7:30pm, Hey Sholay will be performing at 10:00pm. Standing tickets cost £3 and can be purchased here.


The noise is your throttle body, mine does it too. Unplug the large black wiring harness connector and plug it back in, the sound will go away until you start the car next time.
I should mention unplugging the harness while it's on will throw 2 codes. Just clear them.
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Discover how to entertain the whole family whilst staying at a holiday cottage in Croyde for your family holiday, from surfing to coasteering we have handpicked our favourite things to do in Croyde. Croyde may be known now for the surfing conditions that helped to recently name North Devon a national surfing reserve, but there are a number of things to do in Croyde for those that are not surfing expert.
You cannot visit Croyde without at least going down to the beach, although not the largest beach it is very popular amongst surfers and water sport enthusiasts. If you don’t know how to surf and want to learn there are a number of surf schools in the area who are happy to teach all abilities how to stand up on a board and enjoy the waves. The lifeguard team at Croyde will keep you safe, so you can relax and enjoy exactly what makes the area so popular.
The South West coastal path can be accessed across the North Devon coastline and a number of stunning scenic walks cover the area around Croyde, these are recognisable by the wooden sign posts that guide you through fields and over farmland as you discover beautiful trails and sea views across the stunning South West countryside.
The coastal rock formation makes for beautiful scenes and amazing walks but the most spine tingling, exhilarating water sport you can do in Croyde may just be coasteering. Jump from rocks into the water as the tide moves in and out, scream for joy and laugh as your friends leap from rock tops. A number of businesses offer their expertise in coasteering making sure you jump only in safe areas and when the tide is correct.
Although the closest riding stables are a short drive away at Mullacott on the outskirts of Ilfracombe, there are a number of great bridal ways across the countryside between Braunton, Croyde and Woolacombe with stunning views looking out over Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe beach, you can even see Westward Ho! if you climb to the top of the hill.
Nestled in the centre of the village on the area outside the village hall you will find a vibrant collection of local stalls selling a beautiful collection of locally produced goods from artwork to clothing. It's an opportunity to see the local community open its soul and showcase the natural beauty of the people of Croyde.
On a warm summer's evening you will often find the locals meeting at the skatepark around the back of the village hall. As natural as the love of surfing is, skateboarding also stays close to the locals heart and although not the largest of skate parks in North Devon it is a great place to hone your skills.

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The Happiness Handbook
Read to Me!
Gold Deposits of the Atikokan Area.
Tales of famous heroes
Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 8712, To Authorize the Long-Term Chartering of Tankers for the Department of Defense
Memoir of the life and writing of John Gordon, ... late lecturer on anatomy and physiology in Edinburgh
United Kingdom economy
Algebraic topology via differential geometry
The impact of the terms of trade on economic development in the periphery, 1870-1939
Two schools on Main Street
review of the doctrine of the Eucharist with four charges to the clergy of Middlesex connected with the same subject
History of the service of the Third Ohio veteran volunteer cavalry in the war for the preservation of the Union from 1861-1865.
twin grizzlies of Admiralty island
Political culture and participation in rural China
BANCA POPOLARE DI NOVARA SCRL
Mother of mercy
Studies in the eighteenth century
Application and theory of cascade control with practical implementation of the level control system.
attitude of Tennesseans toward the Union, 1847-1861.
Washington State energy code enforcement study
Robustness of the point-line method for monitoring basal cover
Going to the sources
Proceedings of the 19th Annual International Conference on Systems Documentation : communicating in the new millennium : October 21-24, 2001, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
The China story.
Measurement uncertainty within the uniform engine test programme
Queensborough at 50
Lectures on Archbishop Laud together with a bibliography of Laudian literature and the Laudian Exhibition catalogue
Leo, July 23-August 22
bibliography of the Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.
Relations between the United States and foreign powers. Message from the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 9th ultimo, transmitting a communication from the Secretary of State on that subject.
Ceramic-metal systems bibliography and abstracts, with subject and author indices.
Taking the Land
Four queens of the West
Wage drift, fringe benefits and manpower distribution
Centenary of the Catholic Church in Zimbabwe, 1879-1979.
Scientists and engineers
To Ephraim Farmers creditors & correspondents
Fountainhead (Part 2, Tapes 14-24 of 24 tape set)
Alternative approaches to educating young children
A study of the impact of OS:IS implementation on the post-secondary system in Ontario
Managing Your Personal Finances
Educational trends in the Caribbean
On the edge of the primeval forest
Perspectives on organizations.
South Africa, a study in conflict
The confidential clerk.
Bulk shielding facility quarterly report
Websters third new international dictionary of the English language, unabridged. edited by Philip Babcock Gove
The New York Times Forever Sunday Crosswords
Practical pointers in wet collodion operating.
God at His Best
Library automation in Sweden
Study guide for Sifron la-student (ʼalef, bet)
Statement respecting the Earl of Selkirks settlement upon the Red River, in North America
The Covent-Garden tragedy
Recommendations for the lighting of roads for motorized traffic.
Western College for Women, 1853-1953.
Living the ethics and morality of Islam
Basic securities law.
Students handbook of American literature
A Slide Atlas of Ultrasound in Human Reproduction (The Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series Slides Sets)
Myth and Legend in Early Greek Art.
Summary of data indicating gain or loss of streamflow across outcrops of Paleozoic formations in northeastern Wyoming, 1974-91
Mechanics of style
New active English
Pictures and drawings (Illustrations).
Neutron capture therapy
Services for under fives from ethnic minority communities
Second EPA Fine Particle Scrubber Symposium
Culture through coins
Meditations and contemplations.
Going down on Chelsea Reach.
Careers in pictures.
fully illustrated sales and reference listing of 19th century printed ephemera.
Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2183, the Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act of 1997
temple & A priest to the temple.
Poverty reduction in Pakistan
history of Saltoun and the Fletcher family
Communal dialects in Baghdad.
Intercity passenger rail
Gusher of Lies
African - American Experience, Volume 1 And Major Problems In African - American History, Volume 1
Language use, language acquisition and language history
Making a New Nation (California Vistas, Teachers Edition, Vol. 2)
woman is dead
Drawing and sketching secrets
Medical reform : a letter to the Right Hon. Viscount Melbourne with the outlines of a Bill for regulating the practice of surgeon-apothecaries and chemists and druggists ... and a plan for suppressing uneducated practitioners ...
Empirical corporate finance
barons of behaviour
Transcript of hearing, Joint Committee on Headwaters Forest and Ecosystem Management Planning
Now you see it and other essays on design
Veins of humor.
Whole-rock and trace-element analyses of some alumina-rich gneiss and schist from the Blue Ridge, North Carolina and Georgia
history of Kensington, New Hampshire
The ominious eye
I will need words
Tests for colour-blindness
A practical guide to enterprise architecture
verses of a violinist.
survey of parents views about the statutory assessment process in one outer London borough.
GUIDE for parents with children in care.
The History of Charles Jones, the footman
Questions & answers.
Quintessence--the alternative spaces residency program, the City Beautiful Council of Dayton, Ohio, the Wright State University, Department of Art.
Twelve French poets, 1820-1900
Two American impressionists
P.L. 94-171 redistricting data from the year 2000 census
Rolls-Royce & Bentley.
The edible woman
Scott Foresman Science
Mining (America at Work)
Unlocking the past: the 1901 Census online
Love, morals and the feminists.
Ordination of Women and the Maleness of Christ
Edith Key Haines cook book.
The Dragons Scales
Mirror of New Reformation
arts of Thailand

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Opus EHR Partners with Aroris to Revolutionize Behavioral Health Practices with Efficient Contract Negotiation and Payer Management Solutions
Opus EHR, a leading innovative behavioral health solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Aroris, a contract negotiation company, to provide cutting-edge technology solutions that help behavioral health practitioners save time and money while managing payer relationships more effectively. The partnership aims to equip both current and prospective clients with all the necessary tools and features to grow and scale their practice, optimizing profitability from their business efforts.
Aroris digitizes all contracts and fee schedules, centralizes all payer details in one place, helps clients manage payer contracts, ensures no necessary negotiation goes overlooked, and actively negotiates with payers on behalf of behavioral healthcare organizations. “We help leverage data and proven negotiation methods to deliver maximum results, freeing up valuable time and resources for practitioners to focus on patient care and practice growth,” said the President of Aroris, Brett Spark.
Opus EHR is thrilled to partner with Aroris, a trusted contract negotiation, and payer management leader. “We are committed to providing our clients with the most efficient and innovative solutions available in the market today. We focused on Aroris as a partner because of their outcomes with their clients. The testimony from their clients was overwhelming in the results Aroris provided, and we wanted to be a part of that! This partnership is a testament to that commitment," said Opus EHR CEO Trey Wilson.
“Through this partnership, our current and potential clients can access Aroris's industry-leading contract negotiation and payer management solutions, helping behavioral health practices navigate complex reimbursement systems, understand payers better, and maximize their revenue potential,” says Wilson.
“Clients can ensure to get paid accurately and on time, to increase revenue while freeing up valuable time and resources to focus on client care," Spark adds. “Aroris's platform allows clients to make data-driven decisions, increase revenue, and build meaningful relationships with payers by providing real-time insights into payer trends.”
"We are excited to partner with Aroris to bring their proven solutions to the behavioral health market. With these solutions, our clients can optimize their revenue potential by leveraging their technology and expertise to build stronger relationships with payers. This platform is designed to simplify the complex contract negotiation and payer management process, freeing up valuable resources to focus on what matters- improving client outcomes," Spark added.
Opus EHR and Aroris are committed to empowering behavioral health practices to achieve their full potential by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that simplify operations and drive growth. The two companies joined this partnership to transform the behavioral health industry. Watch their on-demand webinar recording here: https://www.opusehr.com/contracts-negotiation-recording
About Opus EHR
Opus EHR is a complete clinical solution that empowers clinicians to customize, measure, and assess processes to provide efficient client treatment - designed explicitly for SUD, addiction treatment, and behavioral health inpatient and outpatient centers.
With everything in one secure, HIPAA-compliant environment, we help you customize treatment workflow and optimize your clinical and operational processes, including intake, admissions, and documentation. Providing a solution for facilities to increase efficiency and quality of care in a complex and ever-changing healthcare environment. Where your clinical team will have greater control over data that matters to improve patient satisfaction and organizational efficiency, Opus supports treatment centers by connecting client admissions, workflow processes, clinical operations, and billing services. Centralization results in more time with your patients and less on your systems, leading to higher profits for your organization. As a result, the care team stays in sync to achieve higher reimbursements and better outcomes. For more information, visit www.opusehr.com
Aroris tech platform digitizes contracts and fee schedules, analyzes rates, and has built-in tracking and notifications to eliminate human error—one centralized place to keep all your current payer details. Aroris manages the practice’s payer contracts, ensuring we get to the negotiation table never to miss a necessary negotiation. Aroris actively negotiates with payers on behalf of healthcare organizations, using our data and proven methods for maximum results. The platform, paired with Aroris’s ability to negotiate on the provider's behalf, increases profitability for healthcare organizations. Learn more on www.arorishealth.com

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This post is written with gratitude for Lomi. They’re a team of innovators designing waste out of the human experience, and I’m honored to brag about them. ~Marisa, ed.
Have you ever tried to eat the thick, main stem of broccoli—either raw or cooked?
Yeah, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it.
There’s just something about it that’s quite literally tough to swallow. Following fellow zero waste folks on Instagram has only solidified this opinion of mine that the stem leftover from cutting your own broccoli crowns is, well, yuck.
But I’ll tell you what’s been a gamechanger in my life in some unexpected ways: I got a Lomi countertop composting machine from Pela (makers of those gorgeous compostable phone cases). It turns food scraps into nutrient-rich dirt or soil within hours. (If ya wanna know more about that, I wrote about it here)
Now, you’d think I’d just toss my chunked-up broccoli skeleton into the Lomi to be consumed transformed into nutrient rich dirt to be sent back to where it came from. But that’s not what I did. Nope!
Living a lower waste lifestyle means caring about more than “waste” in the traditional sense. It also means being conscious about not wasting electricity or water and taking care of devices like Lomi (though it is, by no means, tender or fragile) so that they last as long as they can and avoid returning to landfills before their time.
In addition to all that, I hold a firm belief that food was meant to nourish our bodies, not to be placed in the garbage because we have picky tastebuds. I mean, look at our ancestors. You think they had the privilege to get choosey about which parts of the plant or animal they ate? My point, precisely.
So, with Lomi serving as the guardian angel of food scraps and staring me down with its little light-up button eye, I felt compelled to challenge myself to put as little into my countertop composter as possible and to take as much time as possible filling it up (specifically, beyond a week).
How was I gonna do that with massive chunks of the less tasty bits of food topping my Lomi faster than I could say, “leftovers?” What’s a gal to do with both a broccoli and a cauliflower skeleton post de-crowning if not toss them in the spiffy kitchen composter that I might deem an eco-conscious apartment-dweller’s dream?
Whelp, we make food-scrap fritters, broth, and popsicles.
Here are 3 recipes that Lomi has inspired me to make so far:
Bring on the broccoli stems, scrape up the veg scraps, and corral those used coffee grounds. We’re about to tasty with your would-be trashed or Lomi-fied foods.
Zero-Waste Lazy-(Wo)Man’s Broc-Cauli Stem Fritters.
Makes: 6 fritters
Serves: 2 people
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
1 stem/core of a large head of cauliflower, shredded
1.5 tablespoon flour (I used garbanzo)
1.5 tablespoon butter
4 oz. cheese, shredded (I used a Cabot cheddar)
Salt, pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder to season generously
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir until well mixed. The mixture should look more matte than shiny, and should create a good, slightly sticky clump that balls well (and leaves residue) in the hands.
2. Melt the butter in a large, flat-bottom pan
3. Create small plum-sized balls in the palm of your hand, or in a scoop
4. Place them, one at a time, in the pan, flattening them until just above a quarter of an inch thickness.
5. Cook on medium-high heat until the edges of the fritters begin to turn a medium to dark golden brown and will slide in the pan when it’s shaken vigorously across the burner (as if to flip a pancake—but without the flipping). Flip carefully to brown the opposite side, being sure to cook through thoroughly.
6. Check that the second side is a medium to dark golden brown, remove from the pan, and place on a flat plate to cool momentarily.
I’d like to note that I am not the kind of home cook that usually measures things. But I’d estimate about ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper, a teaspoon of garlic, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
Zero-Waste Veggie Broth.
Makes: various ounces
Cook time: 30+ minutes
Everyhing but the kitchen sink (and probably cauliflower, broccoli, or brussels sprouts trimmings since they can make your broth bitter).
When I say everything, I mean that you can use the skins, stems, tops, and bottoms of onions, carrots, and herbs, and just about anything you desire.
2 tablespoons EVOO
Salt & pepper to taste
Any additional seasonings you might wanna add in there
1. Toss all the scraps into a bag and freeze the contents for up to 6 months, adding scraps as you cook meals.
2. When your bag is full, pull out a deep pot and pace 2 tablespoons of olive oil into its bottom. Drop in your scraps, sprinkle a moderate coating of salt over the veggies’ surface and give it a stir, cooking down the veg until the onion starts to soften and the contents begin to become dragrant.
3. Cover with water and bring to a boil, stirring the contents a few times. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 30 minutes or more. (Tip: The longer you cook, the more flavor your draw our of the veg.
4. Strain the solids over a large bowl to gather the broth when you feel it’s cooked to your taste. If you place it in a Mason jar, you can keep the broth for up to four days before making something with it. Or, if you’d like, you can freeze it in cubes or freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Use it to make delicious soups, gravies, or even some flavorful sauces for drizzling on fancier dishes.
Coffee Bean & Coco-cicles.
Makes: 2 cups liquid
Servings: 6 popsicles
Cook time: 15+ minutes
1.5 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
.5 cup half & half
.5 cup milk
.5c used coffee grounds
1 teaspoon salt
1 generous pinch cayenne pepper
1. Melt coconut oil over medium high heat in a small pot. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coffee grounds, stirring until melted into smooth but slightly gritty paste.
2. Slowly pour in the milk and stir until the consistency is a smooth liquid with no chunks of chocolate, only the coffee grounds floating. Now you’ve got cocoa or drinking chocolate. The liquid should be medium-dark.
3. Bring the cocoa mixture to a low boil. Add the salt and cayenne, stirring into the mixture for another minute.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for about 4 minutes to help release the coffee flavor left in the grounds before pouring into popsicle molds.
5. Freeze overnight, and when ready to indulge, make sure to run the molds under warm water for a few seconds before attempting to extract the popsicle so that it comes out easily.
If you’re a texture eater, this might not be your favorite recipe due to the presence of the grounds in the treat, but since you’re already chewing the popsicle, the grit is actually reduced and quite pleasant. Kind of like the chunks of crumbly cookie in cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream.
I dare you to get creative with your food scraps. Having trouble with creativity? Check out these other recipes and food waste tips from Lomi. If that fails to inspire, just imagine Mother Nature breathing down your neck as you chop your fruits and veggies; something’s bound to come to mind.
And then, if you’re just simply not a creative chef, look into a Lomi, and rest assured that you’re reducing your waste footprint just a bit more by contributing nutritious earth to the planet with every fill of the bucket.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST TREATMENT?
To ensure that you are prepared for your first appointment, please make sure you have a list of all current medications. If you wish to DIRECT BILL your insurance company, please ensure you have an ACTIVE prescription from your medical doctor and your insurance member information.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST SESSION?
During your first appointment, we will sit down together and go over your health history. Please be aware that the initial massage may be 10-15 minutes shorter than your following massages as we will need the first 10-15 minutes to fill out and go over your health history and then I would follow this with a brief explanation for your informed consent. After the consent, I may do an assessment to find out further information regarding any pain or restricted range of motion. Following the assessment we can begin the massage for the remainder of the booked time.
CAN I USE MY INSURANCE BENEFITS AT YOUR CLINIC?
Yes! Benefits can be used toward massage treatment. Cupping and hot stones are not covered by insurance.
If you wish for Level Massage Therapy to direct bill your insurance company on your behalf, please make sure you bring a medical prescription to your first appointment and your insurance card or information.
WHAT IS CUPPING THERAPY?
Cupping is beneficial for many reasons. When the suction cups are applied, this draws blood to the area. The marks left behind are from adhesions that were there before and are stagnant fluid (toxins, blood, lymph) drawn to the surface. Drawing “fresh” blood to the area helps to flush out these adhesions and stagnant fluid. When these are drawn to the surface, your body is able to flush them out more effectively than if they stayed deep in the muscle tissue. Cupping is the opposite of a bruise and as a bruise is a compression trauma, breaking capillaries, cupping marks are from loosening and lifting the connective tissues.
Here are some example of what Cupping Therapy can be beneficial for:
🔅Improving athletic performance
🔅Improving immune function
🔅Treatment and relief from respiratory issues
🔅Weight loss and Gastrointestinal health.
HOW LONG WILL THE MARKS LAST AFTER A CUPPING THERAPY TREATMENT?
This varies depending on a variety of things, including: the amount of toxins brought to the surface, the amount of water the client drinks daily, the level of activity of the client etc.
Generally speaking the marks last on average between 4 - 10 days. The more water you drink and the more active you are, the faster your body can flush out the marks.

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UPDATE: Alachua County Woman Sentenced for Grand Theft and Organized Fraud
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Attorney General Pam Bondi's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit announced the sentencing of Janet E. Williams, 51, from Alachua County, for grand theft and organized fraud. On Dec. 4, 2017, pursuant to a plea agreement, the Honorable Mark Moseley, Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit sentenced Williams to 30 days in jail and five years of probation. In addition to standard fines and court costs, Williams is also ordered to pay more than $8,000 in restitution.
- Date:December 6, 2017
- Agency:Florida Attorney General
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Safer Buckinghamshire Plan 2020-2023
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
The Safer Buckinghamshire Plan sets the framework for how the Community Safety Partnership of the unitary Buckinghamshire Council will pursue its goal of making Buckinghamshire as safe as possible.
It lists 5 priorities for the coming three years:
- Helping communities to become more resilient.
- Protecting vulnerable adults and children.
- Addressing the impact of drugs, alcohol and poor mental health.
- Tackling domestic violence and abuse.
- Dealing with offending.
Those who have participated in Chiltern Community Forum over the past 3 years will be familiar with these themes, and the work done by the Chiltern District Council’s Community Safety partnership and Thames Valley Police, alongside other agencies. Chiltern Community Forum was set up to help connect residents with this work, in particular as carried out by Neighbourhood Policing.
The Buckinghamshire Community Safety Partnership is the same thing, working on a wider scale. It is overseen by The Safer Buckinghamshire Board. The document below explains its legal obligations, the concerns highlighted by a county-wide survey in January 2020, and its strategies for dealing with the priorities set out above.
How Neighbourhood Policing Priorities will be set
Methodology for future surveys and setting Neighbourhood Policing Priorities is starting to take shape, we believe as follows:
- The surveys, kept alive in Chiltern by the Forum during 2020, will revert to Buckinghamshire’s Community Safety team, and will become countywide.
- Community Boards will lead on publicising and distributing surveys, backed by Buckinghamshire’s communications infrastructure.
- The results will then be analysed by Community Board area and considered by the Community Boards.
- For Chiltern & South Bucks Local Policing Area, Neighbourhood Policing Priorities will be set by a group comprising the seven Chairs of the CB’s or their delegates.
Taking the surveys countywide means that it will comprise a wider set of different communities with their specific issues. Bringing the results back to the individual Community Boards, or groups of Community Boards, will help focus on local issues and solutions. We still hope that the work of Chiltern Community Forum, adapted to new circumstances, can continue to play a useful role – watch this space!
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Friday, August 7th, 2020
WHY it is important to report crime and concerns: we can do more to help focus Policing support and attention on our own locality, and even help in the fight against broader crime. Read More...
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
Social media – web content – promotion – community boards. Just some of the creative and interesting opportunities for volunteers to help the work of the Forum. Could it be you? Read More...
Monday, June 14th, 2021
A guide to Nitrous Oxide abuse, published by Buckinghamshire Council Community Safety team in its latest Community Safety Newsletter. Read More...
Monday, June 14th, 2021
We welcome Chief Inspector Rachel Patterson in her new role as Deputy Commander, Chiltern & South Buckinghamshire Local Policing Area (LPA) Read More...
Monday, June 7th, 2021
Packed edition of Buckinghamshire Community Safety newsletter. Anti-social behaviour, Scams, Nitrous Oxide, Neighbourhood Watch and much more! Read More...
Friday, May 28th, 2021
Rental e-scooters are being trialled in nearby towns, so why are privately-owned scooters on allowed on the roads? Guidance on the rules around e-Scooters Read More...
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
Advice on preventing catalytic converter theft, and a video showing removal of a catalytic conveter in less than a minute. Read More...


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Godannar - Complete Collection (Thinpak) (DVD 1-7 of 7)
Title: Godannar - Complete Collection (Thinpak)
Volume: DVD 1-7 / 7
Running time: 100
Distributor: ADV Films
Release date: 2007-07-10
Suggested retail price: $69.98
Age rating: 13+
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Five years ago, as the Mimetic Beasts laid waste to Japan, Dannar Pilot Go saved young Anna Aoi's life. Now, as they prepare to march down the aisle, a new Beast appears and Go is summoned into battle once more. But he's not going alone if his blushing bride to be can help it!
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At the maintenance fair “Underhåll” in Gothenburg from March 11th to 15th, Norwegian company El-Watch and Swedish company Kompauto are teaming up for the first time to offer wireless IoT sensors to the 10,000 visitors expected at the fair. There are high expectations for both the fair and the collaboration, and both parties are clear that the time is more than ready for the industry to exploit the significant opportunities presented by data-driven decisions related to monitoring and maintenance.
“Plug & Play”
Kompauto Nordic is a well established company in supplying high-quality measuring instruments to the Scandinavian process industry. They specialize in providing solutions for flow, pressure, and level measurement of compressed air, gas and liquids, ensuring the customers have the data they need to optimize their operations. Additionally, Kompauto offer complete efficiency packages for compressed air systems, helping customers to reduce costs and energy consumption.
We’re excited to announce the addition of the revolutionary Neuron sensor series to our portfolio from El-Watch,says Business Developer Jonas Lindgren in Kompauto.
These innovative sensors utilize cutting-edge communication technology to deliver fast and easy installation of wireless communication of process data in demanding industrial environments.Jonas Lindgren, Kompauto
Kompauto expects that offering application engineers expertise to help customers choose the correct measuring method, together with a “Plug & Play” Neuron data transmission solution, will give great customer value.
Neuron sensors – a perfect fit for Kompauto
Kompauto claims that Neuron sensors will be ideal for their existing customer base.
Neuron’s versatility and performance cater to various applications across our customer’s processes, aligning perfectly with the needs of our existing customer base. The system also seamlessly integrate with our existing product range, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for all measurement needs,Lindgren says, and continues:
We have great expactations for this cooperation. We anticipate significant growth in both sales of our existing product range as customers leverage the enhanced capabilities offered by Neuron sensors, and standalone sales of Neuron sensors themselves due to their innovative technology and attractive value proposition.Jonas Lindgren, Kompauto
Getting on board
In the fall of 2023, Tom Eskil Grande from El-Watch was contacted by the Swedish company. Kompauto had been recommended El-Watch’s solutions by one of their customers who wanted to use this wireless sensor system. After a presentation of the Neuron solution, the Swedish team was fully onboard, and it became quickly apparent that a partnership was a sensible path forward.
For Kompauto, there’s a nice upside as a partner to be able to offer Neuron sensors to digitalize their existing products, in addition to offering them as a standalone solution that provides added value for customers in need of IoT sensors,says Grande.
The chemistry between our companies was there from the first second, and it quickly became clear to me that the two companies shared the same desires for the future path. We’ve gotten to know a great team with strong expertise. The company covers large parts of the Swedish market, has an office in Norway, and also works towards Denmark. This aligns very well with our geographical focus,says Tom Eskil Grande.
Jonas Lindgren has no doubts Kompauto’s end customers will benefit from this cooperation.
Neuron sensors will help customers optimization of process efficiency thru reduced costs and improved outputs. They will certainly gain new and valuable insights to make data-driven decisions,says Lindgren, eager to get started with a new product in his toolbox.


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The tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in December have brought widespread attention to the issue of children's mental health.
On today's show, Megan interviews Dr. Harold Koplewicz, Founding President of the Child Mind Institute, the only nonprofit dedicated to this very cause. Established in 2009, Child Mind Institute has made great strides on an issue that still holds so much public stigma.
Dr. Koplewicz shares his philosophy that, to make progress on this complicated issue, the conversation has to spread far and wide involving everyone from corporate partners to celebrities and everyone in between.
Tune in now for this special episode.


On Nov. 4, 2015, the United States Air Force planned to launch an experimental rocket for small satellites from the Pacific Missile Range Facility off Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. The launch didn’t according to plan.
For this mission, the Air Force was testing out the Super Strypi rocket. The rocket used a rail to help with the liftoff at 9:45 p.m. local time in Hawaii (early Nov. 4 EST).
Super Strypi left the ground, but the rocket quickly spun out of control. When it crashed, it destroyed all of the tiny satellites riding aboard the rocket. The cause? Likely a problem with the first stage motor.
The mission lost 13 tiny satellites known as cubesats. Cubesat are a popular option for space missions, because they are small and cheap, and they often operate in swarms. After failing to launch this batch of cubesats, the Super Strypi program never recovered from its failure, and the Air Force never tried launching another one.


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It is no coincidence that Berlin has been chosen to host the Berlin International University of Applied Sciences campus. Berlin is one of the most innovative and exciting cities in contemporary Europe, as well as the city that is most attractive and in demand specifically for university students. Students at Berlin International will have the opportunity to learn about German culture, politics, history, and daily life while getting to know their new home easily with the help of many internationally oriented businesses and services throughout the city.
Additionally, life in Berlin is made easy for the students at Berlin International thanks to the opportunity to book a place in one of the university's student apartments. Berlin is a city of science and research. More than 200,000 people from all over the world work, study, and do research at more than 30 universities and 60 research institutions throughout Berlin. Excellent university and state libraries as well as museums provide a stimulating intellectual atmosphere.
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences maintains partnerships with many universities and scientific institutions in Berlin and organises joint activities for our students. The special atmosphere and charm of Berlin are a result of its very distinct urban character. It is the largest and most lively urban centre in Germany – a hub of government, business, and culture – and at the same time, it is Germany's greenest city, with two large rivers, hundreds of parks, and large forests that offer great opportunities to spend time outdoors.
The city boasts more than 170 museums, many theatres, and three state operas. Throughout the year, festivals of music, theatre, and cinema take place in Berlin. In addition, the city has become known all over the world for its young lifestyle, night life, cafés, and bars.

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Of course a post apocalypse scene is a great way to put your photoshop skills to the test. You have the ability to really go nuts in editing the image. Reason enough for me to start a post apocalypse project.
You might say that my Swordgirl project would also fit the post apocalypse description and I think that project was a nice stepping stone for this project.
I will be adding images in the project from time to time so please come and check this page at a later moment.
The first image in the series is called “Serenity”. Set in an abandoned street (in Rotterdam actually) a girl is resting against a tree.
The second image in this series is called “Bio Hazard” with model Wendy roaming the abandoned streets of New York.

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Kochi: President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the ongoing third edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale here Thursday for a first-hand experience of the contemporary art exhibition in the country.
The President will also inaugurate a seminar on 'Importance of Sustainable Culture Building' at Cabral Yard on the occasion.
During his maiden presidential visit to the Biennale, Mukherjee will tour the Aspinwall House venues of the art event in Fort Kochi.
In view of security concerns, both Aspinwall House and Cabral Yard will be closed for the day, but other Biennale venues will remain open and there will be free entry on that day, a KMB release said.
Governor P Sathasivam and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will address the gathering, while Minister for Tourism Kadakampally Surendran will deliver the welcome address at the function.
Kochi Corporation Mayor Soumini Jain, MP Prof K V Thomas, MLA K J Maxi and Kerala Tourism Principal Secretary Venu V will be present during the programme.
Renowned poet Ashok Vajpeyi, Biennale co-founder and artist Riyas Komu besides acclaimed Malayalam poet K Satchidanandan will be the panelists at the seminar to be moderated by Prof M V Narayanan.


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The anchor chain is a vital component of every boat, and it must be maintained in good shape. However, without the correct instruments, determining the quality of the anchor chain might be difficult. In this essay, we will show you a basic yet effective method for measuring maritime anchor chains.
Marine anchor chains are important parts of a ship's anchor system. The anchor chain is made up of several links, each with a hefty and a little end. When the enormous heavy end is dragged across the seafloor, it knots with the small end, immobilizing the ship. Marine anchor chains are available in a variety of sizes and types to suit a variety of uses.
To determine the length of marine anchor chain needed, first measure the circumference of your buoy with a piece of string or a ruler. Then increase that figure by 3.14 to get inches. This is the nominal diameter (ND) of your chain.
The next step is to ascertain the type of marine anchor chain you have. Rode, wire, and hydraulic systems are the three types.
Individual links ride on an axle at one end and are maintained in place by springs at the other end in rode systems. They are lightweight but can become tangled if not properly cared for.
Similar to how electrical wires function on your home TV set, wired systems use coiled wire at one end and either a spring or weights at the other. These systems are more reliable, but they can be more difficult to unravel in an emergency.
When pressure is applied to one side of a hydraulic system, it expands swiftly on both sides and grips anything it touches strongly, even in seawater. They are the most dependable, but they are also the most expensive.
The main line used to secure a vessel to the seafloor is marine anchor chain. It should be a sturdy and dependable line that can withstand a lot of strain. The length of the chain is usually measured in nautical miles (nm) or kilometers (km). A maritime anchor chain's standard length is 1/8 nm.
To measure the marine anchor chain, first determine how long it will be required. It is beneficial to have a basic understanding of chain size and weight in order to establish the appropriate length. Find a towering item on shore or near your anchoring to use as a reference point for calculating distance. Take precise measurements from the reference point to the ends of the chain. For example, if you require a 3/8 nm chain, measure 2 nm on one end and 1 nm on the other. Finally, add these lengths together to get the overall chain length.
If your marine anchor chain is shorter than the minimum length recommended, you can either shorten it yourself or purchase a new one. If the chain is too short and cannot be shortened, it must be replaced.
A maritime anchor chain should have a minimum length of 8 feet. If the chain is even shorter, it will not be able to support the weight of the boat in rough seas.
When changing a marine anchor chain, make sure it is of equal or greater strength than the old one. When measuring your anchor chain, remember to include both the link and shackle lengths.
You can cut the marine anchor chain to the desired length if it is too lengthy. You must also ensure that the chain's knots are tight; otherwise, the chain may grow slack and pose complications while anchoring.
What Kinds of Marine Anchor Chains Are There?
There are several varieties of marine anchor chains that you may meet when sailing. This post will go over the many categories and how to correctly measure them.
The bowline anchor chain is the first type of anchor chain. This is made up of two small sections of chain that are fastened around the boat's bow. When tightened, it becomes a fortress in the ground.
The stern line anchor chain is another form of anchor chain. This is similar to the bowline anchor chain, except it has a longer length linking the boat's bow and stern. It also produces a grip in the ground when pulled tight.
A rodeo or dragline anchor chain is the third form of anchor chain. This is one long piece of chain that can be dragged through the water to establish a hold in any location you like. It's especially useful if you need to stop quickly in shallow water or if your propeller won't fit between other items on shore.
You will need to know the length, width, and weight of marine anchor chains in order to accurately measure them. Use an accurate ruler and measurement tape (or scale) to accomplish this. Make sure to account for any slack in the chains so that they don't strain too hard when tightened into your vessel's anchors!
When selecting a marine anchor chain, consider the size and weight of the vessel, as well as the type of anchor to be used. The chain should also be selected based on the type of seabed being moored to.
In general, there are three types of marine anchors: weight-carrying anchors like spars or chains; clinching (or holding) anchors that use weight and a spring-loaded claw to grip the seabed; and drifting or kedge anchors that are attached to a buoy or other floating object by a long cable.
When it comes to using different types of seafloor, each form of anchor has advantages and disadvantages. A weight-carrying anchor, for example, is more suited for dragging an anchor from one location to another than for permanently anchoring it, whereas clinching anchors are better suited for anchoring in soft mud and rocks.
The sort of anchor you require will be determined by the size and weight of your vessel, as well as the character of the seabed. A decent rule of thumb is to select the smallest anchor that will still keep your vessel in place.
Always measure a marine anchor chain from the bow end (the end closest to the water) down to the heel end (the end farthest from the water). Because most chain links have some stretch, this method ensures that you get a correct reading.
When selecting a maritime anchor chain, it is also vital to consider the rope's properties. Chain made of synthetic materials is typically more robust than natural materials, but both varieties are prone to stretching and kinking. If your anchor chain will be used in tough situations, it is best to purchase one with a waterproof coating.
Finally, make certain that the marine anchor chain you select is appropriate for the sort of seafloor you intend to anchor upon. If you're anchoring on a rocky seabed, for example, you'll need a heavier chain than if you're anchoring on sand or mud.
If you're looking for a new marine anchor chain, it can be difficult to determine how much to spend. Fortunately, we've included this advice on how to measure marine anchor chains so that you can buy the right amount and avoid any complications down the road. Please go through this guide before making your order to avoid receiving a faulty or too-small anchor chain!


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An Evans man was arrested Saturday after deputies were told he assaulted his 15-year-old daughter and her teenage friends, then fled.
Michael Lamar Mitchell, 35, of Hillside Drive, was charged with aggravated assault, simple battery-family violence, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of marijuana, Schedule II and Schedule IV drugs, driving under the influence, fleeing and attempting to elude officers, failure to stop or yield and reckless driving.
Someone called authorities to the Martinez home of Mitchell's girlfriend on Colonial Court after 10 p.m. Mitchell's 15-year-old daughter told deputies that the couple was arguing and her father became angry when she asked why he was packing up his personal belongings, according to a Columbia County Sheriff's Office incident report. The daughter said Mitchell pushed her on the ground, held her down and hit her in the lower back. When he got up, she called friends for help.
Her friend overheard the commotion and ran into the room. The friend said Mitchell stood up and tried to hit her, but she ran out of the room.
Mitchell's daughter said she contacted several of her friends, who came to the house. They saw Mitchell push a 16-year-old boy to the ground, pull out a firearm and fire a round into the ground, according to the report. The group tried to restrain Mitchell until authorities arrived, but he fought back and they moved away from him.
The group told deputies that Mitchell then grabbed a 19-year-old boy, held the gun to his head demanding that everyone back away or he'd shoot the teen, according to the report. He then released the teen, got in his car and tried to leave.
When a deputy arrived, Mitchell tried to leave and led the deputy on a short chase. He wrecked the car and was arrested.
He was being held in the Columbia County Detention Center Monday without bond, according to jail records.

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Ambode, Wike preach love, friendship, peace
Governors Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos) and Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (Rivers) have urged Nigerians to use this year’s Christmas to promote love, friendship, peace and reconciliation.
Ambode, in his Christmas message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, said the season symbolises love, care and compassion for persons, especially the weak, vulnerable and less-privileged.
According to him, his message to everyone at this period is to put a smile on the face of persons who may not necessarily be able to pay them back.
“Christmas is a season that explains the depth of God’s love for mankind and exemplary sacrifice that we should emulate in our relationship with our neighbours irrespective of status and creed.
“This season is another opportunity to increase our acts of kindness and touch the less privileged in our society.
“Therefore, this Christmas means so much more than just mere merriment. It is a veritable avenue to extend love to the less-privileged who are disadvantaged in several ways.
“In this special season therefore, I urge you all to spread love and be our brother’s keeper. Let us reach out to those who struggle to provide for their families. Let us put smiles on the faces of the weak and vulnerable. This is the real essence of Christmas,” Ambode said.
He said the last 12 months brought about different challenging situations which combined to make both residents and the state stronger, just as he expressed optimism that Lagos would get even better in the New Year.
“Our hope is based on our unshaken faith in the grace of God, the solid foundation which we have laid in terms of infrastructure development and renewal.
“It is also based on the policies and programmes which we have put in place to positively impact on the social and economic well being of our people,” he said.
Ambode commended residents for the peaceful atmosphere the state had enjoyed over the years and urged them to emulate Jesus Christ and embrace peace and continue to pray for continued peace in the state.
“We shall continue to pray for continued peace in Lagos; we shall continue to pray for increased prosperity of our people.
“We shall not relent in our prayers for Lagos to continue in its path of accelerated and unprecedented growth and we shall look forward to more of your prayers, now, in the New Year and beyond.
“Our government appreciates the spirit of tolerance and cooperation which has provided the enabling environment for growth and development in Lagos State.
In a Christmas Message, Wike said the season exemplifies love, advising that Nigerians should always love one another.
He urged Rivers people to use this year’s Christmas to erect platforms of love, peace and reconciliation for the greater development of the state.
The governor advised Rivers people to pray for the state to enjoy greater peace for the state government to consolidate on her developmental programmes that have made the state first amongst equals.
He assured the people of the state that he would remain focused in his delivery of pro-people projects and programmes to improve their standard of living. .


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Former Artiste Manager for Shatta Wale, Lawrence Hanson; popularly known as Bulldog, took to his Facebook page to commend President John Dramani Mahama on his leadership and pledged both his respect and vote to the current President.
Under your leadership, entertainment in Ghana is booming… U have my respect and vote, your Excellency John Dramani Mahama… #grateful #thywillbedone #killdemwithlove #sikanhyira
More public figures have been expressing their political affiliations and opinions more openly since the latter part of last year. From John Dumelo who has always been a staunch supporter of the ruling government having campaigned for the NDC to Leila Djansi who recently expressed her disappointment in the ruling government and her regret about voting for them in the last general elections.
Let’s see who else comes out to pledge their allegiance or condemn a political party or candidate.


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Tension and fear have mounted in Ise Isua Akoko area of Ondo State following the killing of a police inspector simply identified as Lasisi, by gunmen.
The deceased who was attached to Isua Divisional Police Station was shot dead along Ise-Isua Road while on an official assignment.
He was said to be on surveillance on the road because of kidnappers and armed robbers. The police sergeant who accompanied the late inspector narrowly escaped the criminals’ bullets.
Eyes Of Lagos learnt that his gun was taken away by the assailants.
The divisional police officer (DPO) for Isua Akoko, Olowoyo Akinbode, could not be reached yesterday for the confirmation of the incident, but the corpse of the police officer has been deposited at Ipe Akoko General Hospital mortuary.


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The media plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the national vision, Media, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said.
In her speech to mark World Radio Day in Zimbabwe, Minister Mutsvangwa said the country’s National Development Strategy One must be unpacked in a way that is palatable to the ordinary person.
“Media has an important role to inform the nation to ensure the success of our national vision. The National Development Strategy needs to be unpacked to the nation in way that is palatable to the men and women in the street. We need a national buy-in by citizens if they are going to meaningfully contribute to national development.
“Beyond informing the nation on what each of us can contribute, media also plays a watchdog role holding government to account for its promises to the nation whilst at the same time scanning the environment to give alerts to threats that can derail our national effort. I thus throw the challenge to our media to play its role in gearing the nation towards our collective aspirations,” said the minister.
Minister Mutsvangwa said the Vision 2030 which was espoused by President Emmerson Mnangagwa aims at making Zimbabwe an upper middle-income society by 2030, with the Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP, 2019-2020), the five-year National Development Strategy (NDS-1, 2021-2025) and the National Development Strategy (NDS-2, 2026-2030) as its roadmaps.
She said the media also plays vital roles of projecting a good national image to make Zimbabwe competitive, as well as educating and entertaining the nation.
“The media needs to be conscious that the quest for national development is part of the wider continental vision as encapsulated in the Agenda 2063 as well is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is thus the role of our media to reveal the linkages, the opportunities and challenges that present themselves to the nation from these noble goals.”
Minister Mutsvangwa said the Second Republic under the visionary leadership of President Mnangagwa is cognizant of the important role that media plays in making Zimbabwe a better country and has committed to creating an enabling environment for the media.
“This is coming by way of streamlining and improving corporate governance in the sector as well as implementing the Zimbabwe Digitalization project which seeks to modernize media platforms for the efficient and quality dissemination of information and programmes. In an environment of competing national priorities, the Zimdigital project is slowly but surely progressing well given the circumstances,” she said.
She mentioned the media reforms that have been undertaken by the Second Republic in order to align the sector with the law.
“Further to the progress the country is making in improving media platforms, the Second Republic is implementing media reforms to align media laws to the Constitution as well as transform the sector to match international best practices with regard to viability, diversity and plurality. The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) was repealed following wide-ranging consultations with stakeholders and citizens at large. The Freedom of Information bill is now an Act whilst the Zimbabwe Media Commission and the Protection of Personal Information bills at advanced stages of enactment.
“The Broadcasting Services Act is also going to be amended to address the concerns of the sector meanwhile a media policy is being worked on. The nation is beginning to enjoy the fruits of these efforts as we have seen more players being licenced in the print and broadcasting sectors albeit at a pace dictated by the progress that we are making in improving capacity of the platforms.”
The World Radio Day 2021 celebrations were held under the theme, ‘New World, New Radio’, as well as three global themes; evolution, innovation and connection. The theme speaks to the imperative that has been placed on radio given the critical role it plays in society in an environment in which communication is being revolutionized by developments in technology.


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Bob Dylan in “Hearts of Fire”
Bob Dylan in “Hearts of Fire” If you’re looking for a DVD of Dylan’s last major acting role, spare the effort. It’s never been released on any post-VHS format, and we can only presume that Dylan took out a second mortgage on his Malibu compound just to buy and bury this musical drama, which was released overseas in 1987 and eventually went direct-to-video in America three years later. It didn’t help that the misbegotten project had a name director, Richard Marquand (Return of the Jedi) and even bigger-name screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas (Basic Instinct). Or that Dylan contributed three new recordings for the soundtrack—which (surprise) only ever came out on vinyl. Dylan doesn’t get the girl, played by the long-forgotten pop singer Fiona, as he ends up playing third wheel and losing her to the hetero charms of Rupert Everett, whom he punches out at one point.

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Peninsula Council authorizes purchase of police SUV
At the March 10 meeting, Peninsula Village Council authorized Mayor Doug Mayer to enter into a lease for a new vehicle for the police department.
Last month, Village Council approved other details relating to the purchase, specifying they were planning to buy a new Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Lebanon Ford at a cost of $23,000 after trade-in. Terms of the agreement indicate the village expects the trade-in of a 2010 Chevrolet Impala with 130,000 miles on it to be worth $2,200.
The SUV purchase is a change for the village, whose law enforcement officers all previously drove the Impalas, according to Police Chief Joe Varga.
Also at the meeting, Council approved changes to the pay scale for police officers, with auxiliary officers now earning $12.50 hourly and part-time officers earning $13 hourly, according to Fiscal Officer John Stiegel.
In other action, Council approved the purchase of police ammunition for a little more than $2,000, noted Stiegel.
In other business, Council adopted the village’s permanent budget for 2014. Stiegel said this year’s budget is slightly more than last year, as it will collect more in income tax following the passage of an increase at the polls last fall, upping collection from 1 percent to 2 percent. The income tax increase will bring in an additional $180,000 per year to finance the general municipal operations, village officials have said.
The increase in income tax collection is offset by continued reductions in state revenue, said Stiegel.
Peninsula Village Council’s next meeting is set for April 14 at 7 p.m. in the second-floor Council room of Peninsula Village Hall, located at the corner of state Route 303 and Akron-Peninsula Road.
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I’ve been searching the forum for this but dont’ even know the correct search terms.
But what I would like to do is:
- I have a board that is painted in a dark color.
- I want to temporarily adhere some sort of thin material to it.
- I want the GlowForge to engrave the wood and the material at the same time.
- Then I want to use white spray paint to paint the engraved areas allowing the adhesive material to act as a stencil.
- Then I want to remove the adhesive material after the paint dries.
Final result would be that the engraved area is white while the rest of the piece is dark. I’m wanting it to be this way because I would like the white area to be engraved.
Thank you to anyone that can tell me if there is such a material that has an easy to remove adhesive.


Stranger Things knows how to pull off a finale. The Netflix series, which dropped seven episodes of its fourth season a month ago and is releasing its final two today, is always at its best when it goes big. When the ‘80s throwback series is able to pull off emotional, character-centric beats and marry them to epic, cinematic moments, it manages to reach point of peak entertainment. Stranger Things doesn’t manage this all the time, and some of its ambitious fourth season is shakier than ever, but the two-episode finale brings home the show’s raw, blast-your-face-off power yet again.
To describe what happens across the four hours of Stranger Things season 4 volume 2 would take more page space than I have: the movie-length episodes are jam-packed with so many mythology downloads, relationship shifts, and plans gone awry that they may as well be a season unto themselves. Initially, I thought a break so late in the season would thwart the show’s suspense, giving fans time to correctly speculate about every possible moment the final two episodes have to offer. But for once, the Duffer brothers zigged when fans expected them to zag, delivering an ending that subverts some of the tried and true tropes the show loves to return to while giving others a heavier, darker spin.
Volume 2 picks up pretty much exactly where the last episodes left off, with Nancy (Natalia Dyer) subject to Vecna’s grim vision and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) newly aware of the monster’s very human origin story. Meanwhile, the California crew attempts to get a line on El’s whereabouts, while the Hawkins squad arms themselves for a standoff in the Upside Down. In Russia, Hopper (David Harbour) and Joyce (Winona Ryder) reunite, only to realize there are still obstacles keeping them from their loved ones back home.
Despite an ever-growing cast of characters that now includes more than a dozen core members, the new season continues to suffer occasionally from slack editing that makes some scenes feel like wasted time. The show’s oversized runtime should allow every character an adequate amount of development, yet the camera still finds itself fixed on dud side characters like smuggler Yuri (Nikola Djuricko), or dramatic rehashes of old news from Dr. Brenner (Matthew Modine). Meanwhile, much-loved characters like high school basketball star-in-the-making Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and closeted, artistic Will (Noah Schnapp) get somewhat rushed resolutions for plots that seemed poised to deepen their identities but never did. The show also suffers from a few glaring instances of truly corny writing, especially when it indulges in cheap callbacks.
Still, a surprising amount of these last two episodes work like a charm. The show doesn’t buckle under the weight of the sky-high expectations it’s set up for itself. Instead, it meets them with the all-in attitude a major series only gets when it’s entering its endgame. The Duffer brothers pull a few punches in these last hours, but there’s also a palpable and frightening sense of risk for each main character for the first time in the show’s history. The show puts its apparently massive visual effects budget to good use, creating memorable set pieces and propulsive cross-cut action sequences.
Stranger Things has become so huge and so familiar by now that, for better or worse, it has its own unwritten rules: its grandest moments almost always include declarations of love, poignant sacrifices, and aesthetically striking hero moments. This season continues that trend, but it also makes some utterly unpredictable moves. Four seasons in, Stranger Things is finally breaking out of its Spielbergian mold, into uncharted territory. Even the music has matured: obvious radio hits are now replaced by songs with more personality, with the new episode’s excellent needle drops ranging from Metallica to James Taylor.
In its best and purest moments, it’s also reaching emotional heights it never has before. Brown, McLaughlin, and series newcomer Joseph Quinn all put in fantastic work in scenes that ask a lot of them, but Sadie Sink is the season’s obvious standout as Max. The cool tomboy’s tough exterior once covered up her hard home life, but now, in the wake of her brother’s death, it also masks the open wound that is her heart. Earlier in the season, the episode “Dear Billy” touched on the raw nerve of her grief and guilt with an indelible scene that saw her face down Vecna with the power of Kate Bush. The season continues to center her in its home stretch, deepening the metaphorical associations between Vecna and mental illness in a way that’s incredibly resonant.
More than anything else, the final chapters of Stranger Things season four chart an unprecedented course for a series that isn’t always known for its originality. Despite some familiar weak spots, these four hours are creative, thrilling, emotional, and all-around entertaining.
Stranger Things season 4, volume 2 is currently streaming on Netflix.


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they warned me that the edges might not be perfect
This depends on how they plan on enlarging the print for cutting. If they keep the ratio to fit the height of 4", then .6667" will be cut at the max width (.33" from the left and .33" from the right). This may be a problem depending on how the design was made. This will most likely be an issue if your design has a border that is a different color than the background.
Can an oval designed for a 3 x 5 space fit exactly in a 4 x 6 oval when enlarged for printing?
No, the ratio is not the same. Enlarging and keeping the ratio of a 3x5 to 6" wide gives a height of 3.6". If they enlarge the print to be 4x6 then the graphic will be distorted vertically by .4".
but i am worried about the text being skewed
If they distort the ratio to fit the graphic into the 4x6 design space, then that is a personal preference if that is a problem.
The red outline & text shows the graphic stretched to fit 4x6. The black outline and text shows the graphic enlarged to 6" wide but keeps the aspect ratio and has a height of 3.6".
Should i trust the printer?
You can ask how the graphic will be effected by the enlargement and maybe they will give you a proof/electronic proof but we don't know the printer, what the design looks like or how they're planning to print the design so I cannot give advise for this.
In the end, if you have some time and this is an expensive project, I would wait for the designer to fix the graphic for the new dimensions.

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Return of the annual Greek play!Posted: February 3, 2013
* It’s been a few years since they did a Greek drama at Jericho Arts Centre. In the interim, we found a few others to attend, one at UBC, one out of Commercial somewhere. But then the plays dried up completely and we went without.
But! They’re back, at Jericho, and just in time for Valentine’s Day (as, weirdly, they all seem to be). Last night S and I saw Euripides’ Hecuba – a bit of an early Valentine, sure, but babysitters are harder to find than ever, it seems. Looking forward to B being old enough to sit on himself for an evening.
In any case, the play was very well done, very accessible (which is the trick with Greek drama), and had a few creative touches that made it unique and interesting. Ghostly echoes and repetitions added some real sorrow and creepiness to Polydorus’s ghost (and I loved the way his ghost took his body’s place under the shroud). Eerie music added to the choral sections; Scott thought they were too witchy, but I thought it was a good thing.
Anyway, glad to have the dramas back, and I hope this means they’re making it an annual thing again.
* This afternoon we broke out one of the board games we got for Saturnalia – a cooperative game called Zombicide. Supposedly B isn’t old enough to play, but he did very well at keeping track of the rules and not getting too freaked out by all the zombies, although the latter took a few turns and some experience. Honestly, it took a while for me to get used to them too; my first inclination was to hide. But you can’t hide, because the monsters just keep accumulating.
It claims a one-hour play time, but it took us a couple hours anyway. Maybe because we’re new at this and we had to talk a lot of hypotheticals through before we could act. Also, we had one particular opportunity to use a Molotov cocktail that we didn’t take, and one of our characters died later at the hands of that very mob (after some other, unanticipated bad luck).
The game is good fun if you love zombies! I have been protesting for years that I don’t really love zombies, except maybe ironically, but I think I need to just come out and admit that I do. Of course, they’re ubiquitous now; there’s some zombie zeitgeist happening. I’ve read a variety of theories – zombies as dehumanized “other”, zombies as e-mail (no, really: there’s always more) – but the one that resonates with me the most is that zombies represent the ceaseless stream of disaster, violence, and catastrophe we hear about on the news, the relentlessness of war and impending environmental calamity. We fight because we have to, insofar as we can, but it just keeps coming.
Relentless is the word. On that level, the game’s kind of intense, but at the end of the day we get to put the little figurines back in their boxes and pack them away.


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Let us not forget dear yogis that long before we were practicing in the yoga studios that can now be found on every corner, the ancients were paying homage to Lord Shiva, the First Guru or Adi Guru and the first Yogi. Another thing Lord Shiva was known for? His dedication to cannabis and all the benefits the herb provided.
According to the Times of India, out of the realization that Lord Shiva found “he became ecstatic and danced all over the mountain or sat absolutely still. He was constantly into bouts of stillness and bouts of mad dancing. All the gods who saw him saw something was happening to him that they themselves did not know. They felt, ‘we are missing out on something.’ When they finally got him to teach the method, Shiva expounded various types of yoga depending on the level of preparedness of the person who was sitting in front of him.”
Is there a place for cannabis use in yoga? While some say yes and some say no, it’s safe to say the original yogi himself was dedicated to the herb. With the recreational and medical use of cannabis sweeping quickly across the nation there are many yoga studios cropping up that are combining their practice with the use of cannabis. “420 Yoga” studios are gaining in popularity and with regulations of marijuana now being lifted many are beginning to embrace what many speculate Lord Shiva was doing all along.
While every yogi obviously isn’t smoking cannabis, there are those that contend it helps them attain a better connection with their minds and bodies. Not only can consuming cannabis before practice help with this mind/body connection, but it can also one relax to a point where they can let their body surrender to what yoga is there to offer. And as personal as the practice of yoga is, for those that use cannabis it can be something that ultimately helps them reach the state of being yoga is intended for.
According to one Colorado yoga instructor who occasionally uses cannabis in her personal practice, “there are times when I do smoke that I really feel I can stretch deeper into my poses and a higher state of consciousness. And while I wouldn’t want to always be ‘high’ during my practice, there are times when I feel it is really beneficial for what I’m trying to achieve.” Another California-based yoga instructor states that “in addition to the body and breath connection, marijuana can simply help you relax and feel less pain.”
While there is without a doubt merit in these statements, there are also those that argue that marijuana holds no place whatsoever in yoga. Their assertions hold regard that the point of yoga is to purify the mind and body rather than intoxicating it. But if the intoxicating effects of cannabis can help one to achieve the state of liberation yoga is there is extend to those that practice, why not realize that it is something that can help some ultimately realize its benefits?
Perhaps removing the stigma surrounding cannabis would allow those against it to realize that it is truly beneficial to many in helping achieve awareness of breath and focus, two things that are commonly associated with both yoga and the use of cannabis. When it comes down to it, yoga is a highly personal practice and integrating marijuana with yoga should also come down to one’s own respective decision. Blending the two together has the potential to ultimately help one find freedom the untamed mind and unite with their “highest” self. Is that not the point we’re trying to achieve with our practice in the first place?


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The 42nd annual Harvest Fair is a two day event on the Newton Center Green. Admission is free.
Kiddie amusement rides and face painting are on both Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. On Sunday come to the Craft Show, Green Expo, Free Pumpkin Decorating and fabulous entertainment.
This year, there are two entertainment stages! The dance stage on Langley Road will feature performances by Giroux Brothers, Joanne Langione Dance Studio, Suzuki School of Newton, Creative Steps Dance Studio, DEAFinitely and Dance’n Feet. The band stage is located at the Beacon Street end of the Newton Center parking lot, and showcases seven terrific local bands: Delmore; The Conservatory at Highlands; Big Chief; YMCA Center for Creative Arts; Loose Change; Atoms & Energy and Tommy and the Cables.
The favorites at Harvest Fair on Sunday are still there…free pumpkin decorating sponsored by Wegman’s, kiddie amusement rides, the 150 different craft and business booths selling everything from hand-made beautiful jewelry, clothing to imaginative gifts, and the Green Expo, sponsored by Green Newton, with exhibitors offering solutions for reducing your carbon footprint. As always, gotta have great food and they do!
Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540 for more information.
October 14th and 15th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm


July 16 2014
urfrider Foundation delivered powerful closing remarks in the Surfrider Foundation v. Martins Beach I and II LLC case in San Mateo Superior Court today. The crux of the case is to require the property owner, billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, to obtain a Coastal Development permit under the Coastal Act,…
July 15 2014
The DC City Council just passed the Sustainable DC Omnibus Act of 2013, including a ban on EPS foam. The DC Chapter & others supported the bill but they had to fight last minute industry efforts to weaken it. They used a unique website and Twitter. http://banthefoam.org/
July 09 2014
The Delaware Chapter was able to reach peak summer crowds this past holiday weekend. The News Journal ran a front page story on the proposed Rehoboth Beach ocean outfall. The Chapter is opposing the outfall and instead advocating for water recycling options over dumping the treated freshwater out to sea.
July 08 2014
The NYC Chapter has been using Face Petitions to advance a bill for a 10 cent fee on disposable bags. Pictures of faces, a message on a sign about the campaign, and a few key hashtags and handles is all it takes.
July 07 2014
The Marin County Chapter has been sharing their volunteer water quality data with local officials and the media as plans are made to increase recreational access to a chronically polluted bay & wetland area and the County struggles to remediate aging and failing sewer infrastructure.
July 01 2014
The ocean victories of June, World Oceans Month, are pushing into July. A law goes into effect today and enables the California Coastal Commission to assess fines against landowners wrongfully blocking public beach access. California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins successfully pushed this legislation through as part of the state budget…
June 25 2014
As part of an enduring bipartisan effort and after years of advocacy by the environmental community, Congress passed the Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) and Hypoxia Research Control Amendment Act of 2014. This bill directs NOAA to research and devise a response plan to the potentially toxic blooms.
June 24 2014
The 1st film gave an intro to why polluted runoff is bad. Now get started with removing your turf grass through sheet mulching - featuring Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Gardens Program Coordinator!
June 18 2014
This week Secretary of State John Kerry convened the State Department’s first “Our Ocean” conference to focus on domestic and international ocean protection issues that took bold action right from the start.
June 17 2014
The Obama Administration is beginning development of an offshore oil and gas leasing plan for 2017 - 2022. A public comment period is now open until August 15th.
June 12 2014
Congress has passed an updated Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) which authorizes coastal restoration and engineering projects. Surfrider chapters worked hard to improve the final version of the bill.
June 11 2014
A bill to protect the right of a homeowner to plant climate-appropriate landscaping just got a step closer to the governor's desk. Surfrider initiated a sign-on letter, signed by 10 enviro non-profits, in support of the bill.
June 10 2014
A California state agency is launching 7 short films on how to prevent runoff from landscapes and hard surfaces. The objective is essentially Ocean Friendly Gardens!
June 09 2014
This spring, Ken Campbell, hailing from the South Sound Surfrider Chapter, undertook a 150-mile journey around the Puget Sound to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the ocean. His entire journey was made aboard a kayak he crafted by hand from discarded single-use plastic bottles.
June 03 2014
Surfrider is pleased to release the 2013 Blue Water Task Force Annual Report. The Blue Water Task Force is our volunteer-run water testing program that Chapters are implementing to protect their local waves, beaches and coastal ecosystems.
June 03 2014
The Port Orford BWTF in Oregon is a collaborative effort between the Curry County Surfrider Chapter, the Redfish Rocks Community Team the local School District, providing citizen-science opportunities in and around the Red Rocks Marine Reserve.
June 03 2014
During the summer of 2013, the Eastern Long Island Chapter began water quality testing at some of the most popular swimming and surfing beaches on Long Island, extending the BWTF's presence on the East Coast. The Chapter is using this new water testing program to raise public awareness of local…
June 03 2014
The San Luis Obispo SLO BWTF began 2013 as a small water testing program with two volunteers who conducted weekly sampling at two sites. Throughout the year, the Chapter’s BWTF Coordinator built a team of dedicated water samplers and testers that are out monitoring eleven sites on a weekly basis.


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Individuals hospitalized with severe COVID-19 are more likely to develop venous thromboembolism—a potentially life-threatening condition—than those hospitalized with influenza, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, evaluates the absolute risk of hospitalized deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism events within 90 days after admission.
“Our research found this association both before and during vaccine availability, showing that the risk was not stemming from vaccination,” says Vincent Lo Re III, an associate professor of infectious diseases and epidemiology and the study’s first author. “And that’s particularly important because individuals say they do not want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination because of clotting risks. COVID-19 itself is the true risk of these dangerous clots, not the vaccines.”
Venous thromboembolism, which is comprised of both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, begins when a blood clot forms in a vein deep within the body, often the leg or pelvic region. The condition is dangerous because the clot can block blood circulation. During arterial thromboembolism, a clot causes a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part which in turn can lead to tissue damage, heart attack, or stroke.
Although COVID-19 is primarily considered a respiratory illness, some evidence suggests the virus may also induce excessive blood clotting, or hypercoagulability, in the body, but early studies on the topic were smaller and inconclusive.
This Penn study was the largest yet to tackle the issue, comprising of over 90,000 total patients. Among people hospitalized with influenza, the 90-day absolute risk of developing venous thromboembolism was 5.3%. For those hospitalized with COVID-19, the 90-day risk was 9.5% before vaccine availability and 10.9% after COVID-19 vaccines became available. The 90-day risk of arterial thromboembolism was 14.4 percent in patients hospitalized with influenza compared with 15.8 percent in those with COVID-19 before vaccine availability and 16.3 percent during vaccine availability.
Lo Re and colleagues said one potential explanation for the increased risk may be the coronavirus’s ability to infect endothelial cells, which can incite inflammation and abnormalities in the coagulation process. However, the research team says more research is needed to confirm the association and investigate potential causes and possible mechanisms behind the blood conditions.
With collaboration from colleagues in Canada and Europe, the Penn researchers plan on examining COVID-19-related thrombotic cases outside the hospital setting and via an international meta-analysis.
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Types of Fiber and Their Benefits
|CATEGORY||TYPES||What it Does||Dietary Sources|
|Soluble Fiber||Beta-Glucan, Gum, Mucilage, Pectin, Some Hemicelluloses||
Forms a gel-like substance in the intestines that protects against diarrhea.
Promotes satiety and controls insulin activity for healthy blood sugar levels.
Helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and serum levels in the blood.
|Acacia gum, acai, apples, beans, brussel sprouts, flax seed, legumes, marshmallow root, oat bran, psyllium, pumpkin, resistant starch, slippery elm, wheat dextrin|
|Insoluble Fiber||Cellulose, Some Hemicellulose, Lignin, Some Pectins||
Helps retain water within the colon, bulking up the stool.
Eases constipation by encouraging the passage of waste.
Supports a healthy heart.
|Beets, bell peppers, cabbage, fenugreek, lettuce, raspberries, rice bran, turnips, wheat bran|
|Prebiotic Plant Fiber (Subcategory of Soluble Fiber)||FOS, Fructan, GOS, Gum, Inulin, Oligofructose||
Stimulates healthy probiotic bacteria growth in the intestines. May help improve mineral absorption.
Promotes regularity, and soothes symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders.
May help in the treatment of various colon diseases.
|A. pullulans, artichokes, agave, bananas, burdock root, chicory root, garlic, jicama, leeks, prune powder, onions, root vegetables, wild yams|
|Immune-supporting Fibers||Arabinogalactan (soluble), Pectin (some soluble, some insoluble)||
Helps keep pathogens out of the intestinal tract and strengthens the immune response.
Slows the passage of food through the GI tract.
|Apple pectin, apricots, beans, berries, carrots, citrus fruit, grapes, peaches|