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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting more serious — and public — with their relationship by the day! Just last month, the duo made waves in Jamaica when they attended the wedding of Harry’s good friend, Tom Inskip, together. And now, it looks like there’s another wedding on the horizon for the pair! And while sadly, no, it isn’t their own, the wedding is for someone especially famous — Kate Middleton’s younger sister, Pippa! The famous Brit is saying “I Do” to her fiancé James Matthews on May 20, and Prince Harry’s invited. And according to Hello! Magazine, Meghan is almost certainly his date!
“Meghan has requested time off from 15 to 22 May,” a source told Hello! exclusively. “Though it won’t be confirmed until they figure out the filming schedule, the production team has been accommodating toward her vacation requests, so more than likely, she will get it.”
Meghan is currently an actress on the show Suits, which films in Toronto, Canada. Despite the distance between them, Harry and Megs have made long distance work. Most recently, Harry was seen arriving at Meghan’s Toronto home just days prior to Easter.
And as the couple’s romance heats up, so has the attention surrounding Meghan — so much so that security on-set has been increased. “A fence has been put up around base camp,” a Suits insider told Hello! “And whilst before it was really lax in terms of who could go on set and walk around, now it’s more going through the proper channels of checking in visitors and making sure everyone wears credentials.”
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Soon Meghan might even have to choose between her life in Canada and her life with Harry across the Atlantic. Harry recently revealed he’d been thinking more seriously about his future, explaining, “There come times when you think now is the time to settle down. Of course I would love to have kids right now...”
Do you think Meghan will be Harry’s date to Pippa’s wedding? Do you think they’ll have their own wedding soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!


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A federal judge ruled on October 1 that the Trump administration cannot release a report created by the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. Senior U.S. District Judge John D. Bates said in his ruling that the commission, which was ostensibly convened to study policing in America, “lacked the diversity necessary to address issues plaguing policing,” according to CBS News.
Bates ruled in favor of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF), which filed a lawsuit in April against both the policing commission and Attorney General William Barr for their involvement. LDF argued that the commission, which is solely made up of current and former law enforcement officials, was in violation of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). FACA requires "fairly balanced" membership on advisory committees, but LDF argued that the government stood in the way of the group joining the Commission and didn’t even allow it to formally apply for membership.
According to CBS:
None of the 18 commissioners appointed to "study a broad range of issues regarding law enforcement and the criminal justice system," and then make recommendations to the president through the report, have any background in "criminal defense, civil rights or community organization," Bates noted in his decision.
The judge also referred to the commission’s proceedings as "far from transparent" in his 45-page opinion. He continued:
Especially in 2020, when racial justice and civil rights issues involving law enforcement have erupted across the nation, one may legitimately question whether it is sound policy to have a group with little diversity of experience examine, behind closed doors, the sensitive issues facing law enforcement and the criminal justice system in America today.
Bates concluded that the government did not satisfy the obligations of "forming and conducting a commission in 2020 to examine the sensitive and important issues affecting American law enforcement and the communities they serve." The court thereby ordered that "Commission proceedings be halted—and no work product released—until the requirements of FACA are satisfied."
Shortly after Judge Bates announced his decision, Sherrilyn Ifill, LDF’s president and director-counsel, released a statement. “Any federal committee designed to make recommendations about law enforcement must include representation from people and communities impacted by police violence, civil rights organizations, the criminal defense bar and other stakeholders," she said.
Miriam Krinsky, founder and executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution, spoke to NPR about Judge Bates’s ruling and called it "a victory for all those who are working towards building a more fair and just criminal legal system—one grounded in racial equity and that promotes community safety and well-being."
"Sadly, at a time when trust in law enforcement is at an all-time low," she contined, "this commission represents nothing more than a sham proceeding designed to further a political agenda."


(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The asset-management industry has been struggling for a while, but one category continues to attract assets: ESG, which screens companies for environmental, social and corporate governance factors. Put another way, it seeks to identify companies that strive to do the right thing. ESG-driven assets have now reached $40 trillion globally, which seems to have accelerated during the pandemic.
This turns on its head Milton Friedman’s premise that companies should try to pursue profit above all else and in that pursuit will accomplish good as an externality. Though ESG promoters say that doing the right thing and making money go hand-in-hand, the current thinking says that making money through investments is incidental to doing good.
In recent years, ESG-related investments have consistently outperformed their counterparts. That, however, could be an accident — many ESG funds invest heavily in tech companies, and tech most likely is rallying for reasons that have nothing to do with ESG. Many ESG funds exclude fossil fuel investments, but fossil fuel investments could also be doing poorly for reasons that have nothing to do with ESG. Look closely, and it appears that ESG is just another old-fashioned stock market bubble.
ESG has become something of a self-fulfilling prophecy, driven entirely by liquidity and flows. Global ESG funds experienced inflows of $45.7 billion in the first quarter while the broader fund universe sustained outflows of $384.7 billion, according to Morningstar. The sheer magnitude of these flows can drive asset prices in different directions and create the appearance that ESG is working as a strategy.
What’s interesting is that ESG investing is having its intended effect — it is raising the cost of capital for “bad” companies and lowering it for good ones. If it continues, it just might result in the disappearance of the fossil fuel industry. As a libertarian, I can’t say I’m sad about this — this is a better, market-based way of doing it than any top-down edict. But it’s probably a short-lived phenomenon.
I think that ESG investing is in the early stages of a bubble — which means it probably has a few years to go before reaching sublimely ridiculous levels. Tech stocks just had a blow-off top, while Exxon Mobil just had its worst 30-day period in history. We are starting to see products that are almost comical in their attempts to avoid energy, like SPYX, the new S&P 500 ex-fossil fuels ETF, which combines the S&P 500 index with ESG. There’s a lot of hype and promotion, which usually crops up in bubbles.
One of the big criticisms of ESG is that the criteria for determining which companies are trying to do the right thing are overly broad and subjective. Each ESG rating agency has its own standards and weights for environmental, social and governance factors. It’s pretty alarming that billions of dollars are being allocated subjectively when everything else in the financial world is quantified.
Last year I wrote about the idea of constraints and that investment managers with constraints cannot be reasonably expected to outperform those without them. ESG managers are the constrained investors — they must exclude certain companies. The theory is that they must underperform over time. It hasn’t worked out that way yet, owing to the magnitude of the flows.
I believe that ESG is nothing but a passing investment fad, not unlike smart beta, the BRICs, structured products or any of the myriad market bubbles over the last 25 years, small and large. High-performing strategies attract sponsorship. When the high-performing strategy becomes a low-performing one, that sponsorship will disappear — and investors will go back to companies that care about making money again. In the midst of such a fad, it is tempting to believe that we’ve entered a new paradigm — but that is never the case. The stock market will do what the stock market does best — punish late entrants and reward intrepid contrarians.
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Ontario takes next steps to extend GO system
By Adam FreillConstruction Infrastructure
Early-stage contract for infrastructure planning of Bowmanville Extension awarded to Bowmanville Construction Partners.
Ontario is investing $730 million to extend the Lakeshore East GO line further into Durham Region, bringing two-way all-day GO train service to Bowmanville. With nearly 17,000 daily trips and 4.9 million annual boardings expected by 2041, the province says the Bowmanville Extension will connect more people to jobs and places while reducing travel times across the region.
Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP), a general partnership between Ledcor CMI Ltd. and Dragados Canada Inc., has been awarded an early-stage contract to advance infrastructure planning on the extension.
“This contract brings us one step closer to extending the Lakeshore East GO line further into Durham Region, bringing GO train service to the people of Bowmanville for the first time,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government is supporting the largest transit expansion in North America, reducing gridlock, cutting commute times and improving the movement of people and goods throughout the province.”
“As more people call Ontario home, our government is making sure communities have access to fast, frequent and reliable transit,” added Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “By expanding our transportation network, we’re fighting gridlock, driving economic growth and attracting more jobs and investments to our province.”
The early-stage infrastructure planning contract will support the nearly 20-kilometre extension project, which includes new tracks and signals, seven new bridges and at-grade crossing upgrades.
The Bowmanville Extension is part of a planned GO expansion program on the Lakeshore East Line that aims to provide 15-minute or better service, all day in both directions, between Oshawa GO and Union Station and peak weekday service every 30 minutes between Bowmanville and Union Station.
“This exciting milestone brings us closer to creating stronger connections between Durham Region and the Greater Golden Horseshoe,” stated Phil Verster, president and CEO of Metrolinx. “When complete, this project will reduce commute times between Bowmanville and Union Station by 15 minutes and provide increased network connectivity across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”
A virtual Public Information Centre is currently ongoing on the Bowmanville Extension Environmental Project Report (ERP) Addendum. Materials are available online for review and comment until June 21.


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If Jose Rizal U fails to make it to the Final Four round of the 92nd NCAA seniors basketball tourney, the Heavy Bombers will look back with regret on their loss to the Perpetual Altas.
JRU coach Vergel Meneses admitted poor decision making did the Heavy Bombers in when they absorbed a heart-breaking 80-89 setback to the Altas on Friday afternoon, dealing a big blow to their semifinals drive.
The Heavy Bombers appeared on the way to victory when they took a 64-57 lead off Teytey Teodoro’s triple with 1:25 left in regulation. But they suddenly broke down, allowing the Altas to score seven unanswered points to force the first extra five-minute period.
“We’re up by seven with more than a minute left. Uubusin na lang niyan ‘yung oras,” Meneses told FOX Sports at the players’ entrance at the back of The Arena in San Juan City. “If you made a mistake, pagbaba, defensive stop na lang (ang gagawin mo).”
Meneses also sounded critical of how Teodoro took a pair of hurried attempts in the closing seconds of regulation and in the first overtime that could have allowed JRU to escape with the victory.
“Poor decision making on the part of Teodoro. Doon nagsimula ‘yun,” he said. “We could have won in regulation and in the first overtime but we cannot make a defensive stop, we cannot get the rebound while they (Altas) are diving for the loose balls.”
The loss could be a bitter pill to swallow for Meneses since JRU dropped to 9-7, allowing fourth-running Mapua (9-5) to gain one full-game lead in what has been a tight race for a Final Four berth.
“Slim chance na ‘yan,” admitted Meneses, who’s on the verge of missing his second semis trip since assuming the JRU post in 2009.
“If nanalo kami ngayon, malaki pa tsansa. Kaso hindi. I don’t think Mapua will let this slip away. They’ve got a big chance and they are playing really well.”
It was JRU’s only second loss in the second round after dropping a 60-63 decision to Emilio Aguinaldo College last August 30, but Meneses considered their latest setback “the most painful.”
“Ito ‘yung pinakamasakit talaga. Okay lang ‘yun sa EAC kasi makita mo the whole game maganda ang nilaro ng EAC,” he said.
“Ito naman almost a won ballgame na. Sa akin hindi ko na palulusutin ‘yun. Patay na yan. Sayang lang talaga.”
Meneses also echoed the observation of his Perpetual Help counterpart Jimwell Gican that the Altas really wanted it more in the crunch.
“Totoo ‘yun,” he said. “Even though they were down by 7 points, andun pa rin sila. Maybe we got frustrated. Pero hindi ganun laruin ang basketball. We should have been smarter down the stretch.” – Jerome Lagunzad
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Pakistan considering withdrawing four officials from India
The development is being seen as a response to New Delhi expelling Islamabad's diplomat Mehmood Akhtar, who was accused of espionage.
Pakistan is considering withdrawing four of its officials from its High Commission office in India after New Delhi allegedly listed them as Inter-Services Intelligence personnel, Dawn reported. The development is being observed as a response to India expelling Islamabad's diplomat Mehmood Akhtar after declaring him "persona non-grata" (an unacceptable or unwelcome person) for espionage activities.
Pakistan had responded to the development by ordering Indian diplomat Surjeet Singh to leave the country. They had declared him persona non-grata, which India claimed was unjustified.
Islamabad's foreign office official said, "This is under consideration. A final decision would be taken shortly," the Pakistani daily reported. The Dawn report said India's listing of the Pakistani officials names has compromised their security. An unnamed official said the son of one of the listed officers had to be taken home from school after he was "ridiculed" by his classmates following the disclosure.
According to Dawn, Akhtar, now in Islamabad, said, “They [Indian officials] took me to a police station where I was forced to read out a written statement provided, which included the names of the four officers. I was told to state that they belonged to Pakistan’s intelligence services.”
The four officials on the list include commercial counsellor Syed Furrukh Habib and first secretaries Khadim Hussain, Mudassir Cheema and Shahid Iqbal. Akhtar also claimed that Indian officials threatened to inject him with a heart-attack inducing substance if he didn't comply with their orders.
Relations between India and Pakistan have worsened since the militant attack on the Army's camp in Kashmir's Uri sector on September 18.


Warning - this article contains details which may disturb some people.
A 19-year-old US man has been charged with luring a gay man via an online dating app and attempting to kill him with the intention of keeping various body parts as trophies and food.
On Thursday, Chance Seneca, from Louisiana, was charged with federal hate crime and kidnapping over what the US Department of Justice called, an "overarching scheme to kidnap and murder gay men whom he met online".
It's alleged Seneca kidnapped two men and attempted to kidnap another on June 19 and 20 last year, using dating app Grindr, an app for gay and bisexual men, to source his victims.
Seneca attempted to murder one of the men, 18-year-old Holden White.
According to CBS, an unsealed affidavit revealed police responded to a call from Seneca last June, finding White lying in a bathtub with strangulation marks on his neck and wrists slit to the bone.
Seneca told police he called them following the attack so that he could be put into a mental institute.
White, the victim of the attack, told CBS "everything" about the date "seemed fine." The pair had decided to meet up after talking on Grindr for about a month.
Seneca picked White up and took him to his house to play video games. After leaving the room to get something he came back and wrapped a cord around White's throat.
The next thing White remembers is waking up in a bathtub to Seneca "slicing open" his wrists.
White told CBS it was obvious he was targetted because he is gay.
"He went on an app designated for gay people. He chose to choose someone who is gay and very proud of his sexuality."
It's also been alleged Seneca intended to dismember his victims and save body parts as trophies, mementoes, and food.
CBS reports Seneca's Facebook page includes a picture of Jeffrey Dahlmer, perhaps revealing the serial killer as an inspiration. Dahmer was a US serial killer who famously murdered and dismembered 17 boys and men between 1978 and 1991. His murders involved cannibalism and necrophilia.
Seneca has been charged on six counts including, hate crime, kidnapping, firearm, and obstruction charges and is in custody. It's been alleged he possessed a firearm and tried to cover up the attempted murder by deleting any communication with White.


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Following is a summary of activities from the Tuskegee Police for Aug. 4-9, 2017. To contact the Tuskegee Police Department, call 727-0200. To report information to the Secret Witness Line, call 727-9865. Those calling the Secret Witness Line aren’t required to provide his or her name.
•9:55 a.m. — Theft of property on Southmont Drive.
•12:16 p.m. — Demarcus Johnson arrested on charges of domestic violence, harassment and no driver’s license.
•8:45 p.m. — James Jones arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.
•9:06 p.m. — Disorderly conduct on Ellington Drive.
•1 a.m. — Robbery and assault on Lake Street.
•11:33 a.m. — Criminal mischief on Gaillard Street.
•11:36 a.m. — Theft of property on Brown Street.
•5:20 a.m. — Harassment and menacing on East Martin Luther King (MLK) Highway.
•6:25 a.m. — Menacing on Sylvia Street.
•8:17 p.m. — Harassment on Davison Street
•10:10 p.m. — Domestic violence on Ramsey Street.
•11:53 p.m. —Unauthorized use of a vehicle and domestic violence on Heritage Hill.
•1:18 a.m. — Burglary and theft of property on 4th Avenue.
•8:59 a.m. — Unauthorized use of a vehicle on Foster Street.
•11:24 a.m. — Harassment and criminal mischief on Roberts Street.
•12:06 p.m. — Criminal mischief on Stacy Avenue.
•1:15 p.m. — Alfred Wilson arrested on a charge of harassment.
•4:40 p.m. — Harassment on Liverpool Lane.
•7:08 p.m. — Domestic violence on South Elm Street.
•8:17 p.m. — Harassment on Davison Street.
•7 a.m. — Samuel Woods arrested on charges of loitering (Failure to Appear/FTA), public intoxication (two counts) and assault (FTA).
•7:02 a.m. — Jimmie Johnson arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs and bail jumping.
•7:59 a.m. — Domestic violence on Lon Street.
•10:27 a.m. — Criminal mischief on Oduvai Boulevard.
•1 p.m. — Burglary and theft of property on Lakeshore Drive.
•5:25 p.m. —Property damage on L’Overture Circle.
•6:02 p.m. — Domestic violence on North Church Street.
•7:37 p.m. — Burglary and theft of property on Susie Street.
•8:59 p.m. — Domestic violence on North Church Street.
•3:44 a.m. — Burglary and theft of property on North Main Street.
•7:29 a.m. — Domestic violence on Pruitt Street.
•12:50 p.m. — Theft of property on Ethel Drive.
•3:22 p.m. — Criminal mischief on South Church Street.
•11:24 p.m. — Property damage on North Church Street.
•11:45 p.m. — Robert Smith arrested on a charge of public intoxication.

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Disciplinary Procedure guidance
Minor faults or shortcomings in behaviour should normally be dealt with informally by a committee member with a view to reaching agreement on the improvement required. Informal warnings should not form part of the formal disciplinary procedure and the formal procedure would not be followed before an informal warning is given. If, however, the problem persists or if the matter is more serious, action under the formal disciplinary procedure outlined in the constitution should normally be taken.
The disciplinary procedure is intended to provide a formal framework to deal with the situation where an individual’s conduct falls below acceptable standards and to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all members in such circumstances.
The procedure outlined is a good practice guide on how clubs should deal with disciplinary issues.
Invitation to a meeting
The committee should set out in writing to the member, the alleged conduct or other circumstances which have led them to contemplate formal action or dismissal and the member should be invited to a meeting to discuss the matter.
The meeting should take place before any action is taken (other than suspension, in the event of alleged gross misconduct or police investigation, to enable a full investigation to take place).
The meeting should not take place until
- the member has been informed of the basis for the grounds given in the original notice of formal action or dismissal and
- the member has had a reasonable opportunity to consider their response to such information.
At the meeting the committee should explain the complaint against the member concerned and go through the evidence that has been gathered.
The member must take all reasonable steps to attend the meeting.
After the meeting the member should be informed in writing of the committee’s decision and their right of appeal against such decision to the members at a general meeting if they are not satisfied with it.
If the member wishes to appeal they should inform the secretary in writing within the time frame stated in the decision notice.
The member should set out specific reasons for the appeal.
The Secretary should call an Extraordinary General meeting of the club to hear the appeal
The member must take all reasonable steps to attend the meeting.
The appeal general meeting may take place after the disciplinary action or dismissal takes effect.
After the appeal general meeting the member must be informed of the general meetings final decision.
At any meeting under the disciplinary procedure the member concerned should be given the right to be accompanied by another club member to act in a supporting capacity but such companion may not usually answer questions on behalf of the member subject to the procedure.
The member concerned also has the right to call witnesses or ask questions of any witnesses called by the committee
General principles for the operation of the disciplinary and dismissal procedure
- formal disciplinary action should not normally be taken until the matter has been investigated
- where an allegation of misconduct is made against a member, the member may be suspended from all club activities while an investigation is carried out
- the member should be informed that suspension is a neutral act, that it is not a disciplinary penalty and does not imply guilt
- the member should be advised of the allegations against them and have an opportunity to state their case before any formal disciplinary decision is made
- the member should be provided, where appropriate, with written copies of evidence and relevant witness statements in advance of a disciplinary meeting
- at every stage of the formal disciplinary procedure, the member will have a right to be accompanied at any disciplinary meeting by another club member
- a member should not be dismissed for a first breach of the rules, except in the case of gross misconduct, when the penalty will normally be immediate dismissal
- the member concerned will have the right to appeal against any formal disciplinary penalty
- although the disciplinary penalties which may be imposed under this procedure will normally be imposed in the order set out in the constitution, the procedure may be commenced at any stage if the seriousness of the members alleged misconduct justifies this
As part of any disciplinary procedure, where the committee considers it appropriate to do so, they may impose a disciplinary sanction, which is a penalty. These will generally take the form of some type of warning.
- Verbal warning notice
If conduct does not meet acceptable standards, a member may be given a formal verbal warning. This should set out the conduct problem, confirmation of improvement required and time scale for improvement to be made, together with the assistance to be provided to meet the objectives.
A record of the verbal warning will be kept but the warning will be disregarded after usually a six month period (the time frame is dependent on the committee’s decision) provided conduct has been satisfactory.
- Written warning
If the offence is more serious or if there is insufficient improvement after a verbal warning or if a further broadly similar offence occurs whilst a verbal warning remains in force, a written warning may be given. This will set out the nature of the conduct problem and confirmation of improvement required and time scale for improvement to be made, together with the assistance provided to meet the objectives.
The warning should also inform the member that should your conduct fail to improve or you commit any further disciplinary offence over the next twelve months, (the time frame is dependent on the committee) then you will be issued with a final written warning. The written warning will be kept on file, and the member should be informed after what time period it will be disregarded providing their conduct, attendance or performance has been satisfactory.
- Final written warning
If there is still insufficient improvement after a verbal and/or written warning has been issued or if the misconduct is sufficiently serious to warrant only one written warning, a final written warning will be given. This will provide details of the complaint, the improvement required and the timescale for the improvement.
It will also warn that a failure to improve or any further disciplinary offences over the next period (determined by the committee) may lead to dismissal or some other action short of dismissal. The final written warning will be kept on file and the member should be informed when the warning will be disregarded provided your conduct, attendance or performance has been satisfactory.
- Dismissal or other sanction
If there is still further misconduct or a failure to improve conduct the final stage in the procedure may be dismissal.
Examples of misconduct
Examples of misconduct which may lead to disciplinary action being taken include, but are not limited to:
- failure to comply with field safety rules
- breach of club policies and practices
Examples of gross misconduct
The club may consider some types of misconduct to be so serious that a disciplinary warning would be an insufficient penalty. Such offences are known as offences of gross misconduct.
Where the offence is one of gross misconduct the normal penalty will be dismissal without a prior warning being issued (summary dismissal). Dismissal for gross misconduct will not normally occur until a disciplinary meeting has taken place.
Matters which may justify summary dismissal include, but are not limited to:
- dishonesty, theft and fraud from the club or its members
- deception, for example making untrue statements in membership applications or falsifying expenses incurred on behalf of the club, etc.
- vandalism or sabotage of club equipment and property
- fighting, or seriously disruptive behaviour or offensive or abusive language
- serious misuse of computer, email and internet systems, including posting to club websites or emailing pornographic, offensive or obscene emails to members
- misuse of club financial or other confidential club information
- acts of bullying, harassment or discrimination
- model flying under the influence of drinks, illegal drugs or other intoxicants
- misconduct which may bring the club into disrepute
- serious breaches of the clubs policies, procedures and safety rules
- deliberate or serious damage to the clubs/landowners property or causing loss, damage or injury through serious negligence
any criminal offence carried out at the club site or during club meetings/events where such offence impacts or may impact upon the club


|Action||Promulgation of new regulation banning concealed firearms in executive branch agency offices|
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It is quite clear at this point that this proposed regulatory action is just another step to deny 2nd Amendment rights. The lawless don't care about your regulations. Just ask any law abiding citizen in Chicago. Why is the Governor trying to impose this regulation without a public hearing? Does he follow the "I have a pen and phone" mentality? I left Washington DC to get away with this kind of nonsense. What has happened to Virginia? Perhaps ties to previous administrations have clouded common sense thinking here in the Commonwealth. I personally can't wait for the next election.


Little things amount to much. Be it consistently cleaning or maintaining the drains, or letting the little clogs build up. In summer or winter, the drains haven’t been much of an issue, but monsoon brings a new set of problems along, and you surely have experienced them first-hand.
You have probably reached the stage where effectively using the sink is getting a bit difficult, and when you flush, it takes longer than it ought to. Maybe your problem is worse than this, or perhaps it’s building up to it. But it’s best to deal with it ASAP, wouldn’t you agree? Let’s get right to it.
Here are a few solutions you can look at to deal with a clogged sink or drain:
If you have a slow-running or a clogged drain/sink that seems like a minor issue, a plunger should do the job. It creates pressure that gets the clog moving. This allows the normal course of water to push it out of the way easily. Since plunging doesn’t involve any contact with the pipes themselves, chances of this option damaging your pipes in the process are close to none.
If plunging doesn’t work, the problem probably needs to be dealt with a little further. Drain snakes are easily available in the market, and you just need the right one to suit your requirement and you’re good to follow these steps-
Please note, since the snake comes in direct contact with the pipes, make sure you don’t have sensitive or old plumbing at home.
If inserting a plumber’s snake seems like a risky option, and your problem is more than what a plunger can solve, adding a cleaning agent like WD-40 is always a good idea.
The good part about using WD-40 is that it gets right under the build-up and muck, and breaks it down, which helps clear the drain. In addition, WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds, so even if there is internal rusting in the pipes, this should resolve that issue as well.
Your sink and drainage system will require constant maintenance during the rains. No matter how careful you are about what you put down your sink, a clogged drain is usually inevitable in this season. Nonetheless, preventative maintenance is a great idea, as is keeping the tools rust-free and ready for fixing the clogs ready. So pick the right option for you, equip yourself, and keep those drains unclogged.
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Dr Banks said: 'It has got an element of tongue-in-cheek
, but it is not patronising about women.'
``I feel the need to get to grips with the general public once again'', says the comic, typically tongue-in-cheek
HIGH POINT, N.C.-Lamp designers are taking a lighthearted approach to this market with some tongue-in-cheek
As a lifelong environmental and animal rights activist, I am compelled to point out that Bob Allan's letter of compassion for the starfish on your great tongue-in-cheek
green travel cover (Advice & Dissent, November/December 2002) is misdirected.
His penetrating, yet tongue-in-cheek
insights into the hidden meanings of our favorite television shows made him a popular fixture at the home of Classic TV.
government's approval for its project, but the dream of exploring space without working for the feds goes back long before that, from serious efforts to raise capital to quixotic projects like the Association of Autonomous Astronauts a tongue-in-cheek
effort in the '90s to create "a worldwide network of community-based groups dedicated to building their own spaceships" by the year 2000.
Farrelly has developed a successful formula--continuity of characters, an interesting supporting cast and a tongue-in-cheek
The County Tyrone chanteuse never missed an opportunity for some tongue-in-cheek
plugging of her new album.
The works are high-minded, if often tongue-in-cheek
. In The Simpsons and Philosophy, authors Gerald J.
With Last Wedding, he has made his most complex work to date, one that mixes humour, pain and down-and-dirty sex with tongue-in-cheek
lectures on Canadian literature, architecture and, believe it or not, a minimalist car chase, all of which serve to further his explorations of the ins and outs of coupledom.
Production of WalstonOne Communications, has been a consultant specializing in internet publishing since 1995.
From a Reuters on-line report datelined Toronto on a tongue-in-cheek
psychiatric study of the Winnie the Pooh characters that was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal: "Winnie himself could benefit from a low-dose stimulant to help him overcome attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as obsessive-compulsive tendencies that include repetitive counting and an insatiable lust for honey.
Noah, in his delicious tongue-in-cheek
posting on December 4, even succeeds in connecting the Saudi millionaire to Katharine Hepburn's endorsement of Harris Wofford's candidacy for the U.S.
I realize this was tongue-in-cheek
, but you could have added poles, plywood, and lightning rods.
One of the earliest specimens of science fiction in American literature, this tale describes a voyage to the moon, done with tongue-in-cheek


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The image is a screenshot from the USDA website “Food Desert Locator“. Go to the website for the interactive map, where each area is clickable to see the statistics.
A food desert is any area in the industrialised world where healthy, affordable food is difficult to obtain. It is prevalent in rural as well as urban areas and is most prevalent in low-socioeconomic minority communities, and is associated with a variety of diet-related health problems. Food deserts are also linked with supermarket shortage.

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Ingredients, two pounds of flour, a halfpenny worth of yeast, a pinch of salt, one pint of milk or water. Put the flour into a pan, with your fist hollow out a hole in the centre of the flour, place the yeast and salt at the bottom, then add the milk (which should be lukewarm), and with your clean hand gradually mix the whole well together, and work the dough perfectly smooth and elastic. The pan Containing the dough must then be covered over with a cloth, and in the winter must be placed on a stool in a corner near the fire, that it may rise, or increase in size to nearly double its original quantity. When the dough has risen in a satisfactory manner, which will take about an hour, dip your hand in some flour and work it, or rather knead it together, without allowing it to stick to your hands; divide it into about twelve equal parts; roll these with flour into balls, and as you turn them out of hand, drop them gently into a pot on the fire, half full of boilingwater; allow the water to boil up once as you drop each dumpling in separately, before you attempt to put in another, in order to prevent the DUMPLINGS from sticking together, as this accident would produce a very unsatisfactory result, and spoil your dinner. Yeast DUMPLINGS must not boil too fast, as then they might boil out of the pot. They will require about half-an-hour’s boiling to cook them; they must be eaten immediately, with a little butter or dripping, and salt or sugar.
Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5
by Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (Year 1928)

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Georgia Tech guard Kyle Sturdivant - a recent transfer from USC - is eligible to play immediately for the Yellow Jackets. The NCAA approved waiving his required year of residency head coach Josh Pastner announced on Monday. He will have three years of eligibility left.
“We’re excited to have Kyle in our program and thankful that the NCAA has allowed him the opportunity to play immediately,” Pastner said in a statement.
A native of Norcross (Ga.), Sturdivant entered the transfer portal following the tragic news of his father passing away suddenly in early February.
After spending some time with his family in Georgia, Sturdivant returned to Southern California in March to finish out the final week of the season. However, he did not play in the season finale against UCLA. The COVID-19 pandemic cut the postseason short before Sturdivant could return to game action with the Trojans.
In his lone season with the Trojans, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Sturdivant played 21 games with zero starts. He averaged 8.3 minutes per game, 2.0 points, and 1.2 this past season as USC's primary backup point guard.
According to 247Sports, Sturdivant was a 3-star prospect, the No. 14 point guard, and the No. 7 recruit out of Georgia in the 2019 class.
Sturdivant committed to Tech in April. With his early enrollment for summer session, Sturdivant has participated in offseason training with the Jackets. He will bolster a backcourt with the likes of Jose Alvarado, Mike Devoe and Bubba Parham.
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Tunnel below / Skyjacking above: deconstructing the border Exhibition Project AG: Lisa Glauer : Jan Lemitz : Alex Câmara : Margarita Garcia : Nina Lundström, Yann Colonna
Contributing Artists/Supporters: Liz Bachhuber : ERRE, Marcos Ramirez : Ricardo Dominguez : Yann Colonna : Yoav Admoni : Hillary Mushkin : Sofia Dona : Vienne Chan : Edith Kollath Rationale This exhibit addresses the idea of The Border, focusing on the flashpoints of conflict around the shifting barriers of Fortress Europe and the contested ‘line’ between North and South at the US/ Mexico border. Official narratives of economic disaster, the extension of war zones and division are remarkably similar despite the ocean between the ‘old world’ and the ‘new’. Challenging this hegemonic concept is a global endeavor that requires multiple perspectives, thus we are looking beyond the local urgencies of the situation in Berlin, Germany and Europe, to collaborate with artist/experts from the border between the US/Mexico; bringing them here to interrogate the Border’s intangible, tangible and physical impacts alongside artists working in Europe. Our strategy lies in creating a critical, fragmented and diverse coalition of artistic responses where artists, filmmakers and urbanists working under different Border conditions reflect on questions as: Can Border phenomena be examined as part of a larger neoliberal agenda implemented via a war of images, habituating the public to increasingly violent realities? Can transposing artistic strategies from their respective contexts to Berlin give the idea of ‘the Border’ subjective distance? By placing the idea of the Border onto an aseptic stage on which its ephemeral, material and corporeal aspects can be challenged or even subverted, we will ‘Tunnel’ underneath the surface polarities of North/South, Citizen/Migrant and East/West and disassemble the different layers of visibility and invisibility at play in essentialist constructions. Divided into 3 parts: Ephemeral manifestations such as technology and surveillance, Material production and the fabric of free trade and Corporeal impacts on landscapes and bodies, the exhibit seeks to reveal narratives that are usually left out of the white cube and ‘Skyjack’ the very idea of Border.
Key concepts Tunnel - The tunnel reflects the distinction between wanted and unwanted mobility and subversive ways around this distinction. In its function the tunnel seems to have been transformed from a coherent facilitator of passage and flow into its complete opposite, that of a fractured barrier. The emerging visual landscape is a synonym for the political, economical and technological apparatus organizing (European) political and economical space. At present, undocumented migrants, waiting in Calais to cross over to the UK, have made Calais one of the key sites within Europe where clandestine migration is made visible. Calais' geopolitical position has been relocated from the inner to the outer frontier of European space. Parallel unofficial tunnels honeycomb global borders, notably in the US/Mexico and Israel/Palestine, where they serve as clandestine routes for bodies and goods. The tunnel serves as a gateway, passage and herald of subterranean meanings that provide a leitmotif for artistic work around the Border. Ephemeral Manifestations - As discussed by Shamir (2005), globalization can be actually seen as “systemic processes of closure and containment," evidenced by the emergence of a “global mobility regime” based on a suspicion paradigm, where control and containment of social movements is done both within and across tangible borders. This scenario profits from (and fosters) perceived threats of crime, immigration, and terrorism, deploying “global risk-management strategies”. A tangible result of the tunneling of Border pathologies into the formerly ‘safe’ zones of the Western core is the emergence of what Graham (2011) has called “Military Urbanism”: the inclusion of military rationale and 'state of war' vocabulary against domestic populations, The “city's spaces and population (become) sources of targets and threats”, a technical apparatus has arisen in order to filter (and block) subjects according to perceived risk rankings. Material Production - Militarization maintains and expands economic privilege: as border checks and surveillance apparatus grow, it becomes increasingly clear that the ‘freedom of movement’ purportedly part of the panopticon of Western rights is more applicable to goods and products than people. One of the threads that crisscross this process is the relocation of production centers to the Borders, both of Europe and the US. Mushrooming factories in Eastern Europe and the maquiladora cities at the US Border operate far from the regulations of labor and consumer protections, producing masses of cheap goods at huge ecological and human cost. While many things, from flat screen TVs to furniture are assembled and produced at these centers, fabric is of particular interest as the clothing industry is global, its abuses well documented and it has a long history of being used in artistic responses. We understand the role of fabric in the context of a border as a metaphorical tool that allows to imagine and to narrate contestations of the border. Tracing the journey of fabric through artistic means serves to tunnel through the warp and weft of material production. Corporeal Impacts - It is also important to consider which human lives and bodies are made visible or invisible through exclusionary processes. At present, those who can afford to purchase privilege through ‘Global Entry’ and similar programs are permitted to avoid border procedures and are given special treatment, a circumstance that reveals contemporary devaluations of human value, as less privileged bodies are often considered mere ‘collateral damage’. The impact of the contemporary Border far outreaches the barriers where some bodies are allowed to pass and others not. The contaminants from the chemicals used to produce the goods also show up in the bodies of people and workers on all sides - as they bypass borders via contaminated water and air (Tijuana/San Diego).
Curatorial Concept Information collection and sharing is especially relevant for displaced, fleeing populations: geographical and social orientation provide not only a safe “where” to go but also “who” to go to. Escape routes, safe communication techniques and logistics strategies are usually shared throughout networked flashpoints. In the current scenario of complexity, with the increasingly impermeable and militarized national borders that constitute contemporary Europe, the cell phone becomes crucial in navigating in this unknown territory. The Map, once produced collaboratively in fabric, literally weaving together the collected information over long periods of time, and intrinsic to the strategy of tunneling below and weaving through obstacles, is now revived in a digital version, widely accessible. Rather than looking at borders as single, isolated phenomena we are conceptualizing borders and border regions as part of a decentralized network that produces knowledge to monitor and control movements and mobility as well as their representations in visual culture. Bearing that focus in mind we will host, parallel to the show, a series of talks with theorists/researchers, artists, and activists aiming to provide a discussion/reflection platform. This network/threads will be represented by a walking and drawing tour aiming to produce psychogeographies through mind-mapping Berlin’s urban under-belly collectively. Images and information produced and collected will be sent to the exhibition space and displayed in real time. As the database expands with the collection and mapping of experiences and knowledge, visitors can orient themselves and practice crossing barriers. This is premised on the idea that we must practice the circumventing and overcoming of information restrictions and constantly changing barriers that have a direct impact on all our lives.
Who we are Lisa Glauer taught public art at the MFA Program at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar 2009-2015, with projects in Sarajevo, Budapest, Athens, San Diego, Tijuana, Chicago. Education: BFA, Painting, SUNY, Purchase, MFA Painting/ MS Art History, Pratt Institute, New York, MA Art in Context, UdK, Berlin, PhD, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (summa cum laude). Founder/director of arttransponder.net Berlin. 2015, Out of b(O)rder, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar,Enjoy (Y)our State of Emergency, 2014, ngbk, 2013, AKW, Athens Biennial, DAAD resident artist USA/Mexico (UCSD): 2013, Department of Structural Engineering, (UCSD) 2012; 2011, Beyond Reproduction, Kunstraum Bethanien, Berlin; 2010; Re /Positioning: Critical Whiteness and Perspectives of Color, 2009, ngbk, Berlin, etc.
Based out of Düsseldorf, Jan Lemitz graduated from the MA in Research Architecture at Goldsmiths College in 2011. His work is informed by photographic practice, with a thematic focus on landscape and architecture. Most recently he was commissioned to participate to a research-led residency with FAbrica, Brighton and the Time and Place network.
Margarita Garcia has a BA, magna cum laude in Latin American History from Brown University, co- current studies at RISD, ICP and Parsons School of Design, NY. 2005, US Fulbright, South Pacific, founded an arts collective for indigenous youth. Rektorate Award, Bauhaus-Universität, 2011, MFA 2013. Thesis focused on (a)historical (re)insertions of missing and migrant presences in public spaces. Recently helped edit/coordinate Border Cities, a Bauhaus University publication on the US/ Mexican border.
Alexandra Camara is an architect and urban researcher specialising in migration and communication studies: her areas of interest include new media and its influences on the economic, political and social realms, the future of citizenship and the nation state, network theory, interactivity, public art and media art. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, her academic activities have taken her to Weimar, San Diego, Tijuana, Alexandria, and Istanbul. She is working on her Doctoral research at the Bauhaus -Universität Weimar on immigrant integration strategies in German cities.
Nina Lundström is a Swedish artist living in Weimar, Germany. She graduated from the Fine Arts Academy of Oslo in 1999. She mostly works with video and experimental drawing. Her focus is on how we directly live with the consequences of migration, in our languages, our relations. She has taught at the Bauhaus University and currently teaches at Erfurt University.


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Associations between modifiable health risk factors during middle age with disability and mortality in later life are critical to maximizing longevity while preserving function. Positive health effects of maintaining normal weight, routine exercise, and non-smoking are known for the short and intermediate term. We studied the effects of these risk factors into advanced age.
A cohort of 2,327 college alumnae ≥60 years was followed annually (1986–2005) by questionnaires addressing health risk factors, history, and Health Assessment Questionnaire disability (HAQ-DI). Mortality data were ascertained from the National Death Index. Low, medium, and high risk groups were created based upon the number (0, 1, ≥2) of health risk factors (overweight, smoking, inactivity) at baseline. Disability and mortality for each group were estimated from unadjusted data and regression analyses. Multivariable survival analyses estimated time to disability or death.
Medium and high-risk groups had higher disability than the low risk group throughout the study (p<0.001). Low-risk subjects had onset of moderate disability delayed 8.3 years compared with high-risk. Mortality rates were higher in the high risk group (384 versus 247 per 10,000 person-years). Multivariable survival analyses showed the number of risk factors to be associated with cumulative disability and increased mortality.
Seniors with fewer behavioral risk factors during middle age have lower disability and improved survival. These data document that the associations of lifestyle risk factors upon health continue into the ninth decade.
Improvement in health in the United States has resulted in greater longevity, raising concerns about increased frailty and disability in an increasingly aging population1,2. Potential consequences of increasing age-related disability include higher health costs and decreased quality of life. Alternatively, if reduction in health risks postpones disability to a greater degree than it extends life, health burdens of age may decrease3. We sought to examine the hypothesis that health gains associated with fewer health risks would continue through the ninth decade of life.
Behavioral risk factor reduction is a potentially cost-effective means to improve long-term health outcomes. Most studies have evaluated risk factors individually rather than as a summation4–7. Few have followed subjects into advanced age, essential for estimation of cumulative lifetime health.
In 1998, we reported our eight-year experience on the relationship of health-related risk factors to cumulative disability in a cohort of University of Pennsylvania alumni from 1939–1940. We found that fewer health-related risks (smoking, overweight, and inactivity) led to increased survival and decreased disability11. The relative improvements in death rates and disability incidence could not be reliably estimated given relatively few deaths and young age of 68 among survivors. Here, we examine the long-term associations of cumulative risk factors upon disability and mortality to an average age of 85 years with nearly 50% mortality.
In 1986, we initiated a longitudinal study of risk factors for progressive disability and mortality in a previously identified cohort of college alumni12, inviting individuals from University of Pennsylvania alumni records in 1939 and 1940. Respondents (n=2843) were followed annually with mailed self-administered questionnaires11.
Participants averaged 68-years of age at baseline and had completed at least two consecutive questionnaires between 1986–2005 (n=2,327). The observation period for each participant was time from baseline questionnaire through death, last completed questionnaire, or end of the observation period, December 2005.
Self-reported data were collected on demographics, physical function, and selected risk factors. We chose body mass index (BMI), cigarette smoking, and physical inactivity as modifiable risk factors frequently associated with impaired functional status and premature mortality13–15. Health risk factors were defined at initial survey: (1) being above or below a normal weight range (abnormal BMI), defined by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) guidelines16, as a BMI > 25 or < 18.5 kg/m2; (2) current cigarette smoking; and (3) inactivity, defined as absence of vigorous physical activity that works up a sweat (including jogging, cycling, brisk walking, swimming and other sports). Questionnaires captured data on the prevalence of comorbid conditions including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, cancer, depression, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurologic and gastrointestinal diseases. Subjects estimated walking pace using an ordinal scale: 1=casual or strolling (less than 2 mph); 2=average or normal (2 mph); 3=fairly briskly (3 mph); 4=brisk or striding (4 mph or faster).
Participants were placed into three risk groups based upon the number of baseline risk factors: low (no risk factors), medium (one risk factor), and high (≥ two risk factors). Primary outcomes were time to disability and death.
Disability was assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI), a validated measure widely used in clinical studies17,18. It assesses functional ability in eight categories: rising, dressing and grooming, hygiene, eating, walking, reach, grip, and routine household activities18. Each is scored from 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (unable to do) after accounting for assistive devices or help of another person. The disability index averages the individual category scores, yielding a score from 0 to 3. For reference, a HAQ–DI of 0.25 is roughly equivalent to mild disability in 1–2 functional categories; 0.5 to moderate disability in two categories. Disability scores of 0.75 to 1.0 are typical of subjects with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis19–21.
We examined three disability endpoints: (1) HAQ-DI for each calendar year of observation; (2) cumulative disability over the period of observation (sum of annual HAQ-DI scores); and (3) time to development of moderate disability (HAQ-DI=1).
Mortality data for all study participants through 2005 was ascertained using the National Death Index22.
Baseline characteristics were compared using means and proportions. Because some comorbidities are singular events (stroke, myocardial infarction) and may not be reported on subsequent questionnaires, baseline and cumulative prevalence was tabulated. Unadjusted mean baseline HAQ-DI scores were compared by study group. Similarly, annual and cumulative disability scores in low-risk subjects were compared to medium- and high-risk groups using Student t-tests. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to compare time to first HAQ-DI=1.0 (moderate disability) and mortality between groups. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard models were created for the development of moderate disability and time to death to control for variables known to affect outcomes (age, gender, baseline disability, walking pace23, and comorbidities). Time to moderate disability and to mortality was estimated both from the unadjusted data and from linear regression of all data points.
To understand the relative roles of each risk factor (overweight, smoking, and inactivity), we constructed multivariable Cox proportional hazard models using each separate risk factor as covariates. Given that higher baseline HAQ-DI scores are strongly correlated with both future disability and mortality24,25, we performed these analyses on the subset of participants with zero baseline disability (n=1,736, 75% of subjects). Models were adjusted for age, gender, walking pace, and comorbidities.
Population attributable risk (PAR) for mortality and for moderate disability (HAQ-DI=1) was calculated for each individual risk factor as well as for individuals with ≥ 1 risk factor. PAR were calculated separately for the entire cohort, subjects with baseline HAQ-DI=0, and for survivors with baseline HAQ-DI=0. Analyses were performed with SAS [Carey NC]; a two-sided test with p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. This study received IRB approval and all participants provided written informed consent.
At baseline, participants had a mean age of 68 years and were predominately Caucasian and male as expected from university alumnae in 1939–1940. Mean BMI was 24.7kg/m2; 41% (n=985) had a BMI>25kg/m2 and 1.3% (n=31) <18.5kg/m2. Eight percent (n=190) smoked; 52% (n=1,213) were inactive. Pair-wise correlations between overweight and inactivity were −0.07 (p=0.34) among smokers and −0.06 (p=0.006) among nonsmokers.
Risk groups were composed as follows: Low (n=605, 25.9%); Medium (n=1,073; 46.1%); High (n=649; 27.9%). Cohort characteristics by risk group at baseline and last follow-up are shown in Table 1. Risk groups were comparable in gender, ethnicity, baseline age and years of education.
By definition, low-risk participants met healthy BMI, smoking, and physical activity criteria at baseline. Medium-risk participants had a very low smoking rate (<5%); 41% had an abnormal BMI; and 55% did not exercise routinely. In contrast, 22% of high-risk subjects smoked, 89% had abnormal BMI, and only 3.5% exercised routinely. Walking pace was slower in the medium and high-risk groups when compared to the low-risk group. Baseline rates of hypertension, pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disorders, arthritis and diabetes were higher in the high-risk compared to low-risk group. Prevalence of comorbidities was similar between groups.
Baseline HAQ-DI scores were low for all groups, although medium- and high-risk groups had higher scores than the low-risk group. The majority (75%) of participants had no disability. By the last observation, risk factor differences between groups had attenuated; although all comparisons remained significantly different between risk groups. Walking pace decreased and cumulative prevalence of comorbidies increased for all groups. With the exception of higher rates of hypertension and diabetes among high-risk participants, the cumulative prevalence of comorbidies did not differ significantly between risk groups.
Participants were observed for an average of 15.6 years. Age of survivors in 2005 was similar for all groups (85 years). Last observed HAQ-DI scores were significantly lower for the low-risk group compared to medium- and high-risk groups. Forty-eight percent of all study participants had died by 2005. Although age at death was similar, mortality rates were nearly 50% higher for high- compared to low-risk participants (384 vs. 248 per 10,000 person-years, p<0.001). Approximately 1% of participants, excluding decedents, were lost to follow-up each year. Those participants were 6 months younger with similar lower baseline HAQ-DI Scores.
Figure 1 displays yearly HAQ-DI scores by risk group. Disability increased each year in all groups. Participants without risk factors had the lowest HAQ-DI at each time point, followed by those with one risk factor. Differences were most pronounced at the later time points.
Figure 2 shows the dose-response relationship among groups in cumulative disability when comparing all participants, survivors, survivors without baseline disability, and by gender. Differences are most pronounced when comparing high- to low-risk participants. Cumulative disability, a surrogate for total lifetime disability, contains a bias in favor of the high risk group because of the shorter period during which disability accumulates. Similar results were seen when average disability was compared. Decedents had the highest average disability scores at all time points.
We compared Kaplan-Meier curves for the time for each group to attain a HAQ-DI of 1.0 (moderate disability) and death. The median time to develop moderate disability was approximately 8.0 years longer in the low-risk than the high-risk group (log-rank test p<0.0001).
Cox proportional hazard models adjusted for age, sex, and baseline disability yielded nearly identical findings. Compared to low-risk, the high-risk group had nearly a two-fold increased risk for the development of moderate disability (HAQ-DI=1) (HR 1.91, 95%CI 1.50–2.42), while medium risk participants had a 60% increased risk (HR 1.61, 95%CI 1.29–2.01). Age (HR 1.11, 95%CI 1.08–1.13) and higher baseline disability (HR 49.5, 95%CI 37–66) were also associated with disability.
The unadjusted probability of survival was significantly higher for low- compared to medium-and high-risk groups (Figure 3). Curves separated early in the period of observation and continued to diverge over time. Sixty percent of the low-risk group was alive at 19 years compared to 53% and 43% in medium- and high-risk groups. The time to 20% mortality in each group was postponed by 3.6 years in low- versus high-risk participants; the postponement was 3.9 years to 40% mortality. Similar results were found when analyses were restricted to participants without baseline disability. Using survival analysis, medium- and high- risk participants had increased adjusted risks of mortality compared to low-risk (HR 1.18, 95%CI 1.01–1.37 and HR 1.47, 95%CI 1.25–1.73) although the differences were less marked compared with disability differences.
Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to examine the relative role of each individual risk factor (abnormal BMI, smoking, and inactivity) as well as baseline walking pace and individual comorbidities upon moderate disability and mortality. Because the baseline HAQ-DI is among the strongest predictors of future disability and mortality, these analyses were restricted to the subset of participants (n=1,736) with baseline HAQ-DI=0 (Table 3). Males had an increased hazard of death (HR 1.47, 95%CI 1.18–1.81) but a reduced risk of disability (HR 0.52,95%CI 0.40–0.68). Among the three risk factors, smoking was associated with a two-fold increased risk of moderate disability (HR 2.02, 95%CI 1.32–3.08) and an even higher risk of death (HR 2.32, 95%CI 1.83–2.94). Faster walking pace was associated with a decrease in both morbidity and mortality. The presence of hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular, pulmonary disease, stroke, or cancer at the baseline was associated with higher mortality; whereas only arthritis and stroke were associated with disability.
Since smoking as associated with the greatest risk for disability and mortality, we repeated the analysis on non-smokers (n=1,595). Neither having an abnormal BMI nor inactivity was significantly associated with disability or mortality in this smaller subset. Comorbid conditions and walking pace had similar effects upon disability and mortality in non-smokers.
Because of the possibility that death may be related to disability, and as such could present informational censoring over time26, we repeated multi-variable proportional hazards modeling for disability among the 960 survivors. The magnitude of hazard ratios for covariates including individual risk factors, walking pace, and comorbidities was not substantially different than when decedents were include in the analysis (data not shown).
Population attributable risk for mortality and for moderate disability (HAQ-DI=1) were calculated for each risk factor and for individuals with ≥ 1 lifestyle risk factor (Table 4). Excess risk was seen for all risk groups for both mortality and moderate disability. Similar to the survival analysis, the highest attributable risk was seen with smoking.
This longitudinal study of 2,327 college-educated older adults shows that maintaining normal weight, not smoking, and regular physical activity are persistently associated with slower development of disability and reduction in mortality. Results are consistent across different subgroups of the cohort: men, women, those with and without initial disability, decedents, and survivors; and across analytic methods. The differences among subjects with zero, one, and ≥ two risk factors appeared early and were constant or diverged further as participants approached an average age of 85. Results did not differ substantially with subgroup analyses. As individual behavioral risk factors, only smoking appeared to have a statistically significant association with both disability and mortality after controlling for the prevalence of comorbid conditions at enrollment. The postponement of mortality was 3.6 to 3.9 years, similar to the roughly four years expected from the Gompertz function for an increase of 50% in mortality rates27.
Our findings support previous studies of aging in older adults and provide a longitudinal context, a longer period of observation with extension into the ninth decade, essential for estimation of cumulative lifetime morbidity. Several studies have documented independent effects of lack of physical activity and weight above the normal range as risk factors for increased disability and mortality in older adults28–31. Although the role of cigarette smoking on increased mortality is well established, there are fewer data regarding cigarette smoking and physical disability7,32. A systematic review of behavioral determinants of healthy aging identified not-smoking, ongoing physical activity, and maintaining normal weight as key elements leading to improved outcomes in aging individuals33. Indeed, population-based studies of the United Kingdom found that smoking was directly attributable to 19% of all deaths and 12% of disability adjusted life years (DALY) lost34. Similarly, physical inactivity was found to be responsible for 3.1%35 and overweight contributed to 7.3%36 of morbidity and mortality in the UK. Because of differences in populations between studies, direct comparisons to results seen in this cohort (college-educated older adults) to the UK population is difficult, although results are similar with respect to smoking contributing to the highest risk for both death and disability.
Our study was not designed to address the mechanisms underlying associations between behavioral risk factors and disability and mortality. We can speculate that such mechanisms include accrual of comorbid conditions such as cardio-pulmonary disease and diabetes as described in other studies of similar populations34–36. Although our study did not find striking differences in the cumulative prevalence of comorbid conditions between risk groups as subjects entered advance old age, it is possible that the severity of these conditions, earlier age of onset, as well as differences in cardio-respiratory reserve explain our findings.
The strengths of this study include the large cohort followed annually for nearly two decades into their mid 80s. This cohort had little to no baseline disability in their seventh decade of life, allowing cumulative disability to be estimated.
Several limitations need to be considered. With the exception of death, data were acquired from self-report. However, we have documented in similar populations a strong correlation between HAQ-DI scores and observed performance37.
Loss to follow-up is to be expected in studies of long duration, but has the potential to introduce bias if living participants who are lost-to-follow up are substantially different from completers. We had a low rate of loss (<1% per year), but with slightly higher rates of drop-out among low-risk participants. Completers were similar, if not slightly older, than survivor lost-to-follow-up. Mortality data were ascertained irrespective of completer status.
We approached the issue of informational censoring of death in this study by several means. First, we analyzed determinants of death and disability separately among all participants. When analyzing disability outcomes, for which death may be associated with disability, cumulative disability among all participants and compared that to the subset of surviving participants. Similar approaches were employed when analyzing risk factors for the development of disability.
This study was initiated as a test of the Compression of Morbidity hypothesis3, where fewer health risks would postpone both morbidity and death, but morbidity more so than mortality. Data presented here are consistent with that hypothesis, with mortality postponed nearly four years and disability to the 0.3 level (the highest with complete data) postponed by 8.2 years. There are, however, several challenges in making direct comparisons of morbidity and mortality. Disability is a subset of morbidity and the degree to which it is a valid surrogate for morbidity might be challenged. Second, these data, even after two decades, only contain the first one-half of deaths and much of the morbidity will come after age 85. It may be speculated that differences between risk groups will narrow in the future, though at this point differences continue to diverge. Direct comparisons, therefore, should be made with caution.
Study of disability trajectories in the last months of life suggests little relation between specific disease diagnostic categories or counts of co-morbid diseases and disability levels, implying that population movement toward trajectories with later onset of disability, irrespective of diagnoses, could improve senior health38. Our findings that health risk factors in the seventh decade of life continue to predict disability and mortality in the eighth and ninth decades suggest that maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors may help compress morbidity far into the lifespan. This study provides support for health policy approaches that postpone morbidity through lifestyle risk reduction.
Funding Source: This study was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (AR43584)
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In Episode 11 of the “High Regard Show,” “Office Party Preachers,” we layout the Do’s and Don’ts of holiday office parties, Nikki breaks down how a vodka with two olives somehow equals dinner and a drink, and Tom explains the “milky” handshake you may one day receive from him (if you earn it).
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The ultimate guide to apartment living with pets: what to consider, how to prepare, and how to deal with common issues.
Pets can bring joy, companionship, and comfort to our lives, but they also come with responsibilities and challenges, especially if you live in an apartment. Apartment living with pets can be rewarding and fun, but it requires some planning, preparation, and problem-solving. In this guide, we will cover what to consider before getting a pet, how to prepare your apartment for your furry friend, and how to deal with some common issues that may arise.
What to consider before getting a pet
Before you decide to get a pet, there are some essential factors to consider, such as:
- Your lifestyle and budget: Pets need time, attention, and money. You must ensure you can provide them with adequate care, exercise, socialization, and veterinary services. Think about how much time you spend at home, how often you travel, and how much you can afford to spend on pet food, supplies, grooming, and medical bills.
- Your apartment size and layout: Some pets need more space than others. For example, large dogs may not be suitable for small apartments, while cats may prefer vertical rooms and hiding spots. You also need to consider the noise level of your pet and how it may affect your neighbors.
- Your apartment rules and regulations: Not all apartments allow pets or have the same pet policies. Before getting a pet, you must check with your landlord or property manager. Some flats may restrict the type, size, number, or breed of pets you can have. You may also need to pay a pet deposit or fee or get a pet agreement or insurance.
- Your local laws and regulations: Depending on where you live, rules and regulations may affect your pet ownership. For example, some cities may have leash laws, vaccination requirements, or breed-specific legislation. You need to research and comply with the laws and regulations in your area.
How to prepare your apartment for your pet
Once you have decided to get a pet and have chosen the right one for you and your apartment, you must prepare your apartment for your new roommate. Here are some tips on how to make your apartment more pet-friendly:
- Pet-proof your apartment: Pets are curious and playful by nature, but they may also get into trouble or harm themselves if they encounter something dangerous or toxic in your apartment. You must pet-proof your apartment by removing or securing any potential hazards, such as wires, cords, plants, medications, cleaning products, or small objects they could choke on or swallow.
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- Provide your pet with the essentials: You need some basic items to feel comfortable and happy in your apartment. These include food and water bowls, a bed or crate, toys and treats, a litter box or pee pads for cats or small dogs, a collar and leash, and a scratching post or mat for cats. You may also want extra items that can enrich your pet’s life, such as interactive toys, puzzle feeders, catnip, or calming sprays.
- Create a safe and cozy space for your pet: Your pet needs a space to relax and feel secure in your apartment. You can create a safe and comfy space for your pet by choosing a quiet and comfortable spot in your apartment that is away from drafts, direct sunlight, or loud noises. You can also add some blankets, cushions, or beds with your scent to make your pet feel more at home.
- Introduce your pet to your apartment gradually: Moving to a new place can be stressful and overwhelming. You can help them adjust by introducing them to your apartment gradually. Start by letting them explore one room at a time under your supervision. Give them plenty of praise and rewards for being calm and curious. Gradually expand their access to other rooms as they become more comfortable and confident.
How to deal with common issues
Even if you have prepared your apartment well for your pet, you may still encounter issues affecting your pet’s well-being or relationship with your neighbors. Here are some common problems that apartment dwellers with pets may face and how to deal with them:
- Boredom and loneliness: Pets can get bored and lonely if left alone for long periods in an apartment. This can lead to behavioral problems such as barking, chewing, scratching, or escaping. You can prevent boredom and loneliness by providing your pet with enough mental and physical stimulation. For example, you can play with them before and after you return home; leave them some toys or treats they can enjoy while you are away; hire a dog walker or cat sitter, or enroll them in a daycare or boarding facility.
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- Lack of exercise: Pets need regular exercise to stay healthy and happy. However, living in an apartment may limit their opportunities to exercise, especially if they don’t have access to a yard, park, or dog run. You can overcome this challenge by finding ways to exercise your pet indoors or outdoors. For example, you can play fetch, tug, or chase with them in your apartment; use a laser pointer, feather wand, or fishing pole toy to entice them to run and jump; or take them for walks, hikes, or bike rides outside.
- Noise complaints: Pets can make noise for various reasons, such as excitement, anxiety, boredom, or communication. However, excessive or inappropriate noise can disturb your neighbors and cause conflicts. You can reduce noise complaints by training your pet to be quiet on command, using positive reinforcement to reward them for being quiet, providing them with alternative ways to express themselves; or using noise-canceling devices such as white noise machines, fans, or music.
- Pet odors and stains: Pets can produce odors and stains that can affect the cleanliness and freshness of your apartment. You can prevent or remove pet odors and stains by grooming your pet regularly; cleaning their bedding, toys, and bowls frequently; scooping their litter box daily; wiping their paws and fur after they go outside; using enzyme-based cleaners or baking soda to eliminate odors and stains; or using air fresheners or candles to mask odors.
Apartment living with pets can be a wonderful experience if you plan ahead, prepare well, and solve problems effectively. By following this guide, you can ensure that you and your pet have a happy and harmonious life in your apartment.

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Authored By: Sameer Kakkar
Year of Publication: 2016
|Pages: 128||Binding: Paperback(PB)|
Category: Poetry, Fiction and Short Stories
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Sameer Kakkar is a bilingual poet who writes poetry in English and Hindustani, with a sense of destiny, hoping to inspire people in this journey called life.
A book compiling his Poetry Titled “Kabhi Yun Bhi Hota Hai” has been published. An audio CD of his Ghazals titled “BoondHoon Main” sung by renowned singers has been released. Hindustan Times has featured articles on his Poetry. He has participated in programs about poetry on All India Radio. His Ghazals have been aired on Zee TV. LokSabha TV has done feature on him and Universal Poetry He has been invited to judge Poetry writing contests for Delhi University. His latest literary works are “Full Moon Empty Arms” (English Poems) &“KhayaalJaaneyAnjaaney” (Poems in Hindustani).
Sameer Kakkar has founded Universal Poetry, which is an international platform that endeavors to encourage and foster the sharing of culture and literature between India and other countries. The vision of this non-profitable initiative of sharing intellectual thought through the medium of poetry, is to inspire and promote global perspectives on Peace and Friendship. The countries which have done poetry readings in collaboration with Universal Poetry, with Sameer Kakkar chairing the readings are-Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Romania, Russia, Hungary and Portugal.


A long-struggling school has been told it must ‘urgently improve’ after being rated ‘inadequate’ by the education watchdog.
Ofsted says the quality of education at St Mark’s CE Primary School in Stockport has ‘not been good enough’ for several years’, with various improvement plans failing to yield success.
A newly published inspection report states that governors hold an ‘overgenerous view’ of the Bredbury school’ – last rated ‘good’ in 2012 – and have failed to hold leaders to account for pupils’ progress.
The ‘inadequate’ rating indicates a further deterioration in standards since the school was told it ‘requires improvement’ back in 2017.
More positively, however, officials found that pupils ‘love books’, while leaders are proud of the ‘nurture and support’ they provide for children.
Headteacher Alison Whitehead said she was ‘disappointed’ with the report, but determined to get the school back on track with the support of the local authority.
And while some recent improvements were noted, officials warn these ‘do not outweigh the fact’ that far more needs to be done.
The report states: “Due to the decline in the quality of provision, the local authority has provided the school with the support and challenge needed to hasten the speed of improvement.
“However, this has not had enough impact. The inconsistencies in teaching and pupils’ achievement noted at the previous inspection continue to be a feature of this school.
“Furthermore, school leaders are too reliant on the external support provided by the local authority. The extensive support programme shows no sign of reducing in the near future.”
Inspectors found that some teachers had ‘weak subject knowledge’ meaning they were unable to spot – and then address – pupils’ misconceptions.
Behaviour was also raised as a concern with pupils’ conduct found to vary between classes ‘according to the quality of teaching’.
The report states: “When teachers are not vigilant, a significant minority of pupils tend to waste time. This slows their progress and, on occasions, that of others.
“As a result, some pupils reported that their learning is sometimes disrupted. However, this is less so than was previously the case.”
Officials also noted that the proportion of pupils persistently absent from school was above the national average – and not decreasing quickly enough.
Responding to the report, Mrs Whitehead said everyone at St Mark’s was ‘proud’ of the work they do to ensure children are ‘successful members of the school community’.
She continued: “It is disappointing therefore to receive this report and whilst it recognises areas that have improved it rightly sets out a challenging programme of improvement that the school needs to embark upon to ensure children’s progress further improves and is consistent across the school.
“The school leadership, governors and staff are determined to meet the areas of development identified by Ofsted and will work closely with the local authority who will put in place an extensive school and leadership support plan.“
The full report can be found on Ofsted’s website.


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The debut of the Peugeot 309 took place in 1985. The company introduced a 5-door hatchback with a galvanized body. Then the following gasoline engines were installed under the hood of the car: 1118 cm³ / 55 hp, 1294 cm³ / 64 hp, 1580 cm³ (80/75 hp).
A year later, the line of power units was replenished with a diesel engine of 1905 cm ³ / 65 hp. Models equipped with this power unit have low fuel consumption. In 1986, the 3-door hatchback and GTi versions with a 1905 cm³ / 130 hp petrol engine are produced.
The GTi version is truly a sports car. It has a perfect power steering, which is installed serially. Despite the fact that the car looks small, it is spacious enough inside. The rear seats can comfortably accommodate three passengers, and at the same time they will not feel a lack of free space - above the head and from the knees to the backs of the front seats is enough. The salon is also well equipped, and has a large glass area. Ergonomics driver's seat at a height. The seats are comfortable, fairly rigid, anatomically shaped and with lateral support.
The French specialists tried to make the landing in the backseat of the three-door version as easy as possible by using a special design of the front seats in the 309th, the cushion of which leans forward with the backrest. Thanks to this access to the rear seats is greatly simplified. The front panel of cars produced before 1990 is somewhat angular. The headlight and horn control is on one lever under the steering wheel.
Of the interesting features of the interior can be noted a special "skirt" on the gearshift lever, with the raising of which the rear gear is engaged, and the lever for the remote opening of the gas tank, located near the "parking brake." In addition, all versions of the GTI, and the other 3-door versions of the order were equipped with rear opening air vents. Pleasant instrument illumination ensures good readability of indicators at any time of the day. The spare wheel is traditional for most "French" is placed outside under the boot floor. In 1990, the model was upgraded. Eliminate some shortcomings that have emerged in the course of the release of the model.
External changes were minimal. Cars received only a new rear panel, trunk lid and rear optics, made in the style of the older "brother" - Peugeot 405. Presented a new range of engines. Petrol engines 1124 cm³ / 60 hp, 1360 cm³ (69/75 hp), 1580 cm³ (92/88 hp), 1905 cm³ (109/98 hp), 1905 cm³ ( 122/120 hp), 1905 cm ³ 16 cl.
Most Peugeot 309 are equipped with a 5-step "mechanics". Cars with 4-speed automatic and manual transmissions are very rare. The car has excellent stability and controllability, holds the road well and clearly obeys the helm even with active cornering. In most 309s, disc brakes are installed in front, and behind the rear are drum brakes. The “charged” versions of the GTI have disc brakes at the back. The luggage compartment does not hit the size, only 296 liters, but it can be increased by folding the rear seats. In addition, in cars until 1990, the trunk has a rather high side, through which it is inconvenient to drag heavy loads.
During the restyling, the French corrected this flaw. Economical fuel consumption, good dynamics, excellent handling, spacious interior, original appearance were appreciated by many Peugeot 309 owners.


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Sea Kayaking around Amazing Milos
Based on the Greek island of Milos, we organise guided trips every day from April through to the end of October and by appointment from November to March.
Our Kayaking Trips.....
Genuine Hospitality, Quality equipment
... and an amazing place to paddle
Sea Kayak Milos is owned by Rod Feldtmann and Petrinela Vikeli. Rod has been guiding trips on Milos since 2001. Petrinela runs the Guesthouse, welcoming guests, since 1978.
We provide quality sea kayaks, paddles and accessories for all our trips. All equipment is selected for its performance and safety features and maintained to the highest standard
Milos is located in the Aegean Sea
- approximately half way between Athens and Crete
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33rd Annual Symposium on the American Indian Focuses on Ideas, Contributions – April 11
TAHLEQUAH ┬û Indigenous Innovations: Celebrating the Centennial of an Idea, The Great State of Sequoyah & Other American Indian Contributions will be the theme of the 33rd Annual Symposium on the American Indian to be held April 13-16 at Northeastern State University (University Center -Tahlequah campus).
Conference topics will highlight the history, legacies, and impact of American Indian ideas, innovations, and contribution on tribal and nontribal populations of the United States. The three-day symposium agenda includes multimedia presentations, scholarly research, lectures, a native language seminar, teacher workshops, theater, cultural activities, arts and crafts, exhibitions, panel discussions, and other activities that give focus to historical topics and contemporary issues of American Indians. The symposium, which draws a national audience, is open to the public and free of charge.
For more information on events, college credit, or booth space, contact the NSU Center for Tribal Studies at 918-456-5511, ext. 4350.
This program was funded in part by the Oklahoma Humanities Council (OHC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).. Any views, findings, conclusionsm, or recommendations expressed in these sessions do not necessarily represent those of OHC or NEH.

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