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September 18, 1935
Dudley Nourse, the South African cricketer, who returns home with his colleagues on Friday, may come back to England to take up a career as a football and cricket professional. Liverpool F.C., who already have several South Africans on their books, would like Nourse, who is a centre half, to sign for them. Mr. George Patterson, the Liverpool secretary, told a reporter to-day: “We have extended an invitation to Nourse to play for us. He has promised to consider the matter when he reaches home.”
His cricket future in this country is rather indefinite. It has been reported that Surrey have invited him to qualify for them, but Mr. H. D. G. Leveson-Gower, president of Surrey County Cricket Club, to-day stated that he had no knowledge of such invitation.
Mr. A. F. Davey, secretary of the Surrey Club, made an emphatic denial of reported invitation to Nourse. In an interview to-day he said: “It is absolutely incorrect. It has never thought of, let alone discussed by us in any way. It was a great surprise to me when I heard of it to-day. I know nothing whatsoever about it nor does anyone else connected with the club.” (Nottingham Evening Post: September 18, 1935)
He never signed for LFC.
Follow up article: http://kjellhanssen.com/2012/07/19/no-deal-for-nourse/


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A Brilliant Restorative Imaging Approach for Different Blood Structure ClassificationsAuthor(s): Alruwaili Madallah
Blood may be a crucial body liquid and can be instrumental in distinguishing different neurotic conditions. These days, a part of individuals are enduring from COVID-19 and each nation has its own possess constrained testing capacity. Subsequently, a framework is required to assist specialists analyze a patient’s blood structure counting COVID-19. Subsequently, in this paper, we extricated and chosen blood highlights by proposing a modern highlight extraction and determination strategy named Stepwise Direct Discriminant Examination (SWLDA). SWLDA emphasizes on picking kept highlights from blood structure pictures and observing its course based on inversion esteem such as fractional F esteem. SWLDA begins with picking an proportionality comprising the sole finest X variable and after that puts in exertion to include more independently, giving the circumstances are satisfactory. The method of including and picking is based on F esteem to decide which variable would be entered. At that point, the picked or the default F-to-enter esteem is compared with the highest portion.

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So what do you guys use to create an UV map? I have no idea really how to do it and applying textures directly to the faces always end up shitty looking for me any tips?
every traditional modeling app have a built in UV unwrappersome are better than other but they give you a 2D layout of what your texture should sit on.matching UV's to texture is really bad and people don't do that anymore unless its for product design that have a really specific layout.i think that knowledge in raster graphics will benefit you greatly before you paint. also things like classical art (light and shadow, color theory,anatomy) is functional to texturing.hit up youtube and watch the basics
>>568272ok cool I unwrapped it and I see the map I just gotta figure out how to get a texture there. Is it only certain files like psd that will work? what is a goot way to make your own uv maps without photoshop.
>>568273>ok cool I unwrapped it and I see the map I just gotta figure out how to get a texture theredon't you use maya or blender? if you use something like wings3d or old modeling software it most likely won't have texture paint option.people don't really make textures in PS anymore. they just paint it in programs like substance painter and quixel.if you want get to know the basics i suggest you smart with maya,blender,3ds or bodypaint, 3Dcoat can be cool too.
>>568272>matching UV's to texture is really bad and people don't do that anymoreWhy not? I just watched some tutorials on how to make grass blades, and they manually reposition polygons on top of the image of a grass. Is there a better way to do that? Every tutorial did it like this.
>>568279in this case its fine since making leaf texture is hard
>>568274I am using Maya it just seems like every time I try and upload a file for texture it doesn't show up in the 4ic editor and the tutorials I watched they used psd. For some reason.
>>568291i am not using maya, post this question + pic in questions thread
>>568271UV Layout is a bitch to get the hang of, but gives you 100% control of layout, shape and seams, or close to it.I use Zbrush's UV Master for simpler shit.
>>568273>what is a goot way to make your own uv maps without photoshop.Gimp, lol.

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We travelled up to North Devon Hospital for my second chemotherapy treatment on the Tuesday 27 October. The journey was accompanied by low cloud, rain and dismal skies. The roads were fairly
swishing with water, severe in places, but we made reasonable time and I took a ticket at the blood clinic on arrival. On seeing the nurse, she advised, that when you need to have a blood test, that
it is advantageous to drink plenty of fluids beforehand, as this will plump up the veins and make the procedure much easier for the patient and nurse.
I saw my oncologist, and gave him the printed list of my last experiences of the side effects of the chemotherapy treatment. It is useful to do this and he always puts the copy within my notes. He expects paperwork from me! I make comments on anything which may help him treat me and also it may help other patients in the long term.
My blood tests were good and the bilirubin level, which had shot through the roof when I was affected by the jaundice and had led to the discovery of tumours returning, this time wrapping themselves around the bile duct in the inner liver, was now at a mere level of 16. The highest level taken in August when I was very poorly with jaundice was 247.
Well, on being so impressed with this low and normal result, I have to say to the oncologist, “I told you I was fit, I told you I was tough”. He just smiles at me!
I told him that that although I had taken the anti-nausea pills that I was constantly feeling sick, and because of this I had no appetite. I was struggling to eat and that the very smell of food was pretty awful. I said I had been very constipated and that is a real problem for me as constipation can cause much pain and discomfort in the rectum. I had primary rectal cancer, which had also travelled to secondary organs, the liver and lungs, in July 2009 and my cancer was very advanced at Stage 4, after consulting with my GP for ten and a half months with the symptoms of bowl cancer. The primary tumour was located in the part of the digestive system known as the sigmoid colon. It is the part which is positioned at the very end of the large bowel and acts as the link between the large bowel and the rectum which is the holding or storage compartment for waste faeces or stools and gases to be expelled, which are then evacuated through the anus.
The oncologist in our previous discussions, explained that the sigmoid colon is the sort of “brain” and decision-maker of evacuation of faeces or poo or stools and gases from the bottom. When the sigmoid colon has been altered by surgery and made much smaller, it loses the ability on how to function in the normal manner, hence many episodes of diarrhoea or constipation and flatulence can be the norm, instead of a steady and normal bowel habit. I deal with this normally by diet adaptations, using differing amounts of fibrous natural foods, with plenty of fluids in between. So of course the problem intensifies when medication is necessary for the patient, which has such side effects as constipation or diarrhoea. The oncologist advised eating more roughage such as Albran and prunes, which I have eaten all my life. The oncologist commented that all anti-nausea treatments will cause constipation as they have the effect of paralysing the gut!
I had heard of another kind of anti-sickness aid, the wrist band which can be worn for travel sickness, and also is said to help with morning sickness and chemotherapy related nausea. I tracked one down in Boots at Bodmin, after trawling every chemist and health shop in Launceston. You`d have thought I was searching for a golden goose egg! You can also buy them on the internet, wrist bands, but not golden goose eggs!
The wrist bang is a simple elasticated material band, which has a plastic “bead” inset, which has to be worn at a specific pressure point on the inner wrist. So I told the oncologist that I would give this a trial for the next 2 weeks, and not use the anti-nausea pills. The result of which was that the wrist band worked to a certain extent but was not wholly successfully, as I still did not have much appetite and had a constant dull headache also, which I had experienced before, in the prior treatment. The advantage was that I had no constipation at all, which was marvellous.
The liver function is now normal, so the oncologist increased the capecitabine treatment, taken in pill form, to a higher dose. I pulled a face at him! But I still do as he says!
At that treatment session I had fair discomfort in the arm where the oxaliplatin was introduced by drip infusion, in fact it was hypersensitive for a good week afterwards, and the nurse gave me a soft cotton sleeve for my arm, which she said would help protect it. She also advised to keep as warm as possible as this would really help with the pain in my arm, which it did thankfully.
Oxaliplatin is a very potent and viscous treatment, but it can be one of the highest forms of the successful treatment in shrinking tumours. As I explained, I had this oxaliplatin treatment with capicetabine at the very beginning of diagnosis in July 2009 and it has stood me in good stead. I have the oxaliplatin treatment and then the avastin. The oxaliplatin takes one and a half hours to infuse and the avastin half an hour. It was getting quite late when I had completed the oxaliplatin infusion. It was about four thirty and we had arrived at the hospital at ten that morning. I wasn`t feeling well at all and very tired. The nurse suggested trying to run the avastin through at a greater speed, so that we could leave a little sooner, but that was soon stopped as I had a bad reaction to the increased speed. I felt very woozy and weak, and so continued on the normal rate of infusion.
Boy was I glad to arrive home that night, I went straight upstairs into a warm bedroom and crawled into bed, and Phil bought me a big mug of warm milk and a hot water bottle, and I slept soundly until the next morning.
To be truthful, I had a lousy two weeks and spent most of it in bed, only venturing into the living room in the evening to keep Phil company, and try to eat some small amount of food for tea.
So when we saw the oncologist this week, on Tuesday the 12 October, I had experienced such a bad time and was feeling so weak because of nausea and not eating properly, I had it in my mind to ask if I could take a week off treatment, so as to recover my strength.
He read my side effects/comments list for the week and suggested that it was the oxaliplatin which was causing the nausea and constant headaches. He suggested that I drop the oxaliplatin for this week, but carry on with the avastin and capicetabine pills. The oncologist commented that he had thrown every treatment he could think of, at me, and I know he has my best interests at heart, so one has to continue with faith, hope and courage! He commented that he was certain that I would be able to cope with these two well, and he said he knew I was strong enough to complete the treatments, as I have always done before. So I agreed to continue with the treatment as he had specified.
Without the oxaliplatin infusion, we were still at the hospital all day, from ten in the morning, arriving home at four thirty.
All drip fed chemotherapy treatments have to be made specifically to personal requirements and it is only prepared once the patient is in the chemotherapy centre and it has been agreed that treatment will proceed. The drugs are prepared under strict, sterile conditions and with extreme care. They are extremely expensive and have to be used within a certain timescale. I was in much better shape when we left the hospital, this time, with no sore arm or feeling woozy.
So far, so good! Half way through the treatment!


At a glance
Combining the versatility of seven full-sized seats, a luxuriously appointed cabin and all-wheel-drive capability, underpinned by class-leading levels of safety and driver-assistance technology, the GL-Class is the last word go-anywhere versatility. The standard-bearer of the Mercedes-Benz SUV line-up that includes the GLA, G and M Classes,the GL-Class range comprises the GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport and the GL 63 AMG.
Muscular BlueTEC six-cylinder diesel power
Beneath the ML 350 BlueTEC’s bonnet is a powerful 2,987cc V6 diesel that generates 258 hp at 3,600 rpm and 620 Nm of torque at 1,600-2,400 rpm, which powers the ML 350 BlueTEC to 62 mph in just 7.9 seconds and onto a 137 mph top speed, while returning combined economy and CO2 emission figures of 36.2 mpg and 209 g/km. It drives both axles through 4MATIC intelligent electronic all-wheel drive and seven-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission, complete with ECO start/stop.
The BlueTEC system injects AdBlue®, an aqueous urea solution, into the exhaust gas stream. This chemical reaction releases ammonia, which converts up to 80 per cent of the harmful nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gases into harmless nitrogen and water.
Generous Standard Equipment
Sumptuous levels of standard specification include 21-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels; 19-inch sports brakes with perforated front discs and brake calliper covers with ‘Mercedes-Benz’ lettering; Easy-Pack powered tailgate; AirMATIC air suspension; AMG bodystyling; aluminium finish running boards with rubber studs and LED illumination; electric glass sunroof; Intelligent Light System; Parktronic with Active Park Assist; COMAND Online with Media Interface; automatic climate control; Electrically folding and raising third row rear seats, and Audio 20 radio/CD with Becker® Map Pilot navigation system
The GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport is fitted with an intelligent electronic four-wheel-drive 4MATIC system, backed up by ESP®, 4ETS Four-Wheel Electronic Traction System and ASR control systems. The 4MATIC system features a 45:55 torque split between the front and rear axles and a multi-disc limited-slip centre differential, which can shift torque 70:30 between the axles as road conditions dictate. The vehicles off-road ability is enhanced by its Downhill Speed Regulation system that operates up to 11 mph. A button-activated off-road function modifies the mapping of the engine, transmission and safety systems for more demanding off-road work.
The GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport features seven full-sized seats in a 2-3-2 arrangement. Both second and third row seats fold into the loadbay floor; the second row is split one-third-two-thirds, while the third row is split in half for excellent load-carrying versatility. There’s a maximum load length of 2.0-meters, while luggage capacity varies from 295 litres with all seats in place, to 2,300 litres will all rear seats folded flat.
Dimensions and weights
The GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport has a length x width x height of 5,141 x 2,141 x 1,850 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,075 mm. It weighs 2,455 kg, and can pull a 3,250 kg braked trailer, or a trailer of 750 kg unbraked.


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Description: Autobiography of David Dahlberg written for a high school English class assignment. His work covers his ancestral and family histories as well as his life from his birth up to 1944.
Date: November 8, 1944
Creator: Dahlberg, David
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

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We predict a sell-out! Lidl has launched a new range of incredible pool inflatables just in time for the summer holidays, and you don't need to splash out to get one. The kitsch designs – including flamingos, watermelons and unicorns – all cost just £6.99 each, a steal compared to other similar inflatables on the high street.
The fun accessories have become a holiday essential for Instagram-worthy pool snaps, with Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon and Emily Ratajkowski among the stars who couldn't resist posing for fun social media posts with their own colourful inflatables over the past couple of years. Who can forget Taylor's photo on an inflatable swan with then-boyfriend Calvin Harris in 2015?
Lidl is launching a range of novelty pool inflatables
And with designs including ice cream cones, pineapples and pizza slices available in Lidl from 15 June, you can join them on your own summer break. But you'll have to get in quick, as these bargain inflatables are only available while stocks last, and it's going to be hard to resist snapping them all up!
MORE: There's an inflatable unicorn island in Asia - and we can't deal
Lidl isn't the only retailer to get involved in the novelty pool accessories trend; Primark has also launched a selection of inflatable lilos and swim rings in the shape of seashells, gumball machines and doughnuts, all priced at £10 or less. And the budget store has gone one step further with its blow-up bounty by offering inflatable cup holders - because obviously we need our cocktails to float, too. Choose from an adorable burger bun or unicorn design, for a tiny £1 each, to keep your summer drink safe.
The kitsch inflatables cost £6.99 each
But the ultimate destination for fans of the kitsch inflatables has to be the Philippines, where a floating unicorn island has been created with inflatable slides, towers, bridges, 'human launchers' and more. Inflatable Island claims to be the biggest floating playground in Asia, and for 2018 it has created a new Unicorn Island section, complete with larger-than-life unicorns and rainbows – an Instagrammers paradise.
STORY: Primark launches summer pool inflatables

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William F. Buckley, RIP
We note with great sorrow the passing of the great William F. Buckley, Jr. All conservatives–indeed all Americans–have many reasons to be grateful for this happy warrior and graceful writer, who stood so forcefully for the permanent things of human existence. Those of us who follow in his footsteps will forever be indebted to him.
The relationship between the University Bookman and WFB goes back many years, almost to the beginning of American conservatism when Buckley asked Russell Kirk to contribute a column for his budding publication to be called National Review. And for many years, National Review graciously included Kirk’s quarterly Bookman with NR. We cherish our long relationship with NR, and the man who made it possible.
On behalf of the staff and advisory board of the Bookman, our condolences go out to the Buckley family. May he rest in peace.
Posted: March 3, 2008
The ... conservative is concerned, first of all, for the regeneration of spirit and character—with the perennial problem of the inner order of the soul, the restoration of the ethical understanding, and the religious sanction upon which any life worth living is founded. This is conservatism at its highest.
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Beef Sirloin with Caramelised Shallots, Parmesan Mash Potato and crispy carrots.
Measurement / Ingredient
200g Beef Sirloin
60ml Balsamic Vinegar
15ml Cooking Oil
2 White Onion (quartered)
60g Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
1 Carrot (large)
2 Star Aniseed
10ml Black Pepper
1 Rosemary Sprig
I chose the dish as it was inspired by my parents. In high school and college I would have friends and family over for dinners, lunches and cook outs.. This dish represents the support and love I’ve gotten and its one I’d serve to my loved ones and friends as a sign of appreciation. Its a harty south African dish full of flavour that has been prepared with love and gratitude.
- - Julienne white onions and sauté in a pan with 20g of butter until soft for 2-3 minutes.
- - Add balsamic vinegar and simmer for 1 minute with star aniseed.
- - Add 40g sugar into the shallots and cook for a further 1 minute.
- - Preheat over to 160 degrees.
- - Wash and peel carrots; using a slicer, slice thin sheets of the carrot.
- - In a saucepan, add 5g butter, honey and carrot and cook until carrots are coated.
- - Remove form saucepan and place onto a baking sheet.
- - Bake or grill the carrots at 160 degrees until crispy.
- - Peel potatoes and add to pot with salt and bring to boil (10 minutes).
- - Drain off the potatoes and pass through sieve into a bowl.
- - Add butter, and salt for taste. Add the cream and parmesan cheese.
- Beef Sirloin:
- - Season the beef sirloin with salt and pepper and cooking oil and set aside.
- - Place a griddle pan on medium heat.
- - Place the beef on the griddle pan for 2-3 minutes on each side till medium rare.
- - Rest the sirloin and begin assembling the dish.
Kleine Zalze Cellar selection Pinotage 2015 - This is a very elegant expression of Pinotage. On the bouquet there are notes of ripe, red fruit with floral tones and hints of lavender. The flavours follow through on the palate which also has a firm yet elegant tannin structure that will allow the wine to mature well over the next 5-8 years. This wine is delightful on its own but can be successfully paired with hot curry dishes or wintery stews.
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Wrexham 1-0 Boreham Wood
We don't have any away games to show you against Boreham Wood, as we don't film matches at their location.
But, Wrexham are unbeaten at Meadow Park winning our two previous encounters there 0-1.
In fact, Wrexham won both return games at My Racecourse as well. 2-1 last season and this weeks flackback from March 2016 by 1-0.
The difference between the sides on the day was Connor Jennings from the spot.
The penalty came from a good move by the reds resulting in Kayden Jackson being brought down.
Jennings calmly side footed the ball past James Russell after missing his previous penalty to give Wrexham all three points.
Wrexham: Taylor, Carrington, Smith, Heslop, Newton, Hudson, Evans (Beck 82'), Moke (York 64'), Fowler (Fyfield 65'), Jackson, Jennings
Substitutes (not used): O'Reilly, Briscoe
Boreham Wood: Russell, Devera, Doe (Nunn 46'), C Clifford, Woodards, Stephens, Shakes, Sam-Yorke (Lucas 70'), Haynes (B Clifford 60'), Howell, Kamdjo
Substitutes (not used): Morias, Connors

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Report supports N.C. as center for 'green' jobs, governor says
Posted June 16, 2009 7:50 a.m. EDT
Updated June 16, 2009 10:18 a.m. EDT
Raleigh, N.C. — According to a new Pew Center report, North Carolina is ready to capitalize on Gov. Beverly Perdue’s green energy plan, including her proposals to make green energy jobs a cornerstone of the state's economy.
The report, “The Clean Energy Economy: Repowering jobs, businesses and investments across America,” released last week, lists N.C. as among the top dozen states in growing “clean energy economy jobs.”
The report tracked clean energy economy job growth from 1998 through 2007, during which time the state saw clean energy economy jobs grow by 15.3 percent, while the overall job growth rate in the state was 6.4 percent.
In 2007, more than 1,700 clean energy businesses in North Carolina accounted for 17,000 jobs. From 2006 through 2008, more than $82.5 million in venture capital was invested in the state's clean energy economy jobs.
“I’ve said before, and I will say again: Green is gold for North Carolina,” Perdue said in a statement. “To get green right, we must build on our strengths that attract green companies – a well-trained, educated workforce; existing relationships between businesses and research institutions; and a strong link between energy policy and economic development.”
Perdue’s green energy plan includes the use of $18 million in federal recovery funds to create an Energy Investment Revolving Loan Fund. The fund will provide low- and no-interest loans, up to $1 million, to finance energy-saving projects.
She also proposes another $10 million to expand the state’s Green Business Fund to provide support to new, emerging and expanding green economy businesses.
Additionally, Gov. Perdue’s plan relocates the State Energy Office and state weatherization program to the Department of Commerce and reinvigorates the Energy Policy Council.


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Established in Bangkok, Thailand in 2011, Monera Design specializes in creative fashion jewelry design and manufacturing. Our jewelry pieces are a celebration of stainless steel, leather, CZ, crystal and other elements to create exciting jewelry for both men and women.
We are a made to order jewelry service, catering to brands, chain stores, wholesalers and distributors. With a customer-driven focus, we offer versatility through a wide range of jewelry designs you can choose from. If your business requires customized jewelry designs, our team of professional designers have the talent and experience to design bespoke jewelry for you.


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“30 Rock” fans know the phrase well: Shut it down.
Nearly all of the characters have used it at some point during the TV show’s multi season run. And now it’s echoed in real life as the federal government has gone into shutdown mode. This week we take a look at how the shutdown has affecting mid-Missouri.
A miscalculation by Brookside apartments is costing some Columbia residents up to $35 per week. The Downtown Leadership Council hosted a public forum Tuesday to discuss parking issues in Columbia. One full time downtown worker says he has to pay for parking daily now because Brookside residents are taking up all the free spots. Council members say Brookside estimated 25 percent of their residents would bring cars to Columbia.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to cut $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and some Missouri social welfare advocates are concerned about the impact of the cut on rural Missourians. SNAP, formerly food stamps, was already expected to receive a fund cut this November.
It’s about that time of year when hog farmers begin the annual process of pumping a year’s worth of manure out of the pits under their barns. The nutrient-rich slurry will fertilize cropland. But there’s an ongoing problem in these pits: a mysterious foam that sometimes forms on the manure. As Harvest Public Media’s Amy Mayer explains, no one quite understands why gases get trapped in the pits, but the foam has been causing explosions. That’s right; this is a story about exploding manure pits.
Columbia City Council members approved stricter requirements for a controversial potential housing development near Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. KBIA’s Kate Grumke reports dozens of residents spoke up about their concerns at Monday’s meeting.
A new report from the US Department of Agriculture has found that through voluntary conservation measures, farmers reduced the amount of nitrogen that washes off their fields into Mississippi River watershed waterways by 21 percent. That's good news for water treatment plants that spend millions of dollars each year to remove farm chemicals from drinking water supplies. Harvest Public Media’s Abbie Fentress Swanson takes a look at the particular challenge posed by the nitrogen in fertilizer, which has been running into Midwest streams at concerning levels this summer.
A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that Missouri is in the top ten states when it comes to using cost-benefit analysis of taxpayer money.
Cost-benefit programs analyze the cost of public programs and the benefits they provide taxpayers. In short, it’s the study of how much bang taxpayers are getting for their buck. And it can be a very effective tool when drafting new laws or policy.


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Fenna drink this bday 40 real quick
White people love haunted houses
I get it I’m a good listener, whatever, but I get tired of listening to everyone.
Especially when no one can even listen to me.
I need people in my life that will want to just be there’s like just listen, or just be there. Don’t just take, and take from me.
I attract toxic people.
I’m tryna become a loner tbh
how dare this younger generation enjoy casual hookups and temporary dating…back in my day we got married to our first crushes when we were 18 and ended up unhappy by the time we were 40

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Reusable Mason Jar Bottles Bags. Check The Details To Know More
Premium Materials - These reusable mason jar bottles zipper bags are made of high-quality PE material, the chalkboard label is made of PVC material, and the collapsible funnel is made of silicone. They are very safe, durable, leak-proof, eco-friendly, odorless, non-toxic, reusable, and washable, so you can use them for a long time.
Keep Food Fresh & Leak-Proof - The zip-lock food storage bag has a Mason jar bottle appearance with a sealed zipper locker design that is both beautiful and functional. It can keep food fresh and clean for a longer period of time by protecting it from moisture, dust, and spoilage.
Lightweight & Portable - 40pcs snack zipper bags come in four different sizes to meet your various needs. They are very lightweight and suitable for kitchen cabinet refrigerator storage to save space. Coffee beans, tea, candy, fruit snacks, biscuits, pretzel rods, cereal, sandwiches, seasonings, beef jerky, and other items can be stored in this container. It is also very easy to transport when you need to go out for travel, work, picnics, camping, and so on.
Custom Labels and Funnels Bonus - These reusable food sandwich storage pouch organizer set thoughtfully include a retractable silicone funnel and 4 sheets of 32 chalkboard stickers, which you can use to more easily put in coffee beans, soybeans, and other small items. This custom record label is also useful for recording the name and shelf life of the food, which can remind you of the status of the food and help you avoid problems.


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Galeazzo Alessi (* 1512 in Perugia; 30. December 1572 ebenda) was an Italian architect influenced by the Roman High Renaissance, which meant that he combined lush architecture (arcades, loggias, staircases, vestibules and others) with landscape and thus became a pioneer of the Italian Baroque. He was probably a pupil of Gian Battista Caporali.
Alessi was enthusiastic about the architecture of antiquity. He copied the style, which helped him to fame all over Europe.
In Rome, where he studied from 1536 to 1542, he met Michelangelo Buonarroti, whose work influenced his style from then on.
From 1542 to 1544 he built the Paolina-Rocca fortress in Perugia, then Via Nuova and the church of S. Maria del Popolo.
From 1548 Alessi was a Genoese resident. One of his main works there is the new construction of the harbour with a guardhouse (1550), the Strada Nuova (today Via Garibaldi) with some of the most beautiful palaces of Genoa, also suburban villas with interesting staircases, and colonnades on slopes, as well as numerous churches. The main work among them is the church of Santa Maria Assunta dei Carignano, begun in 1552. Other examples of his art are Palazzi (Palazzo Municipale) and churches in Milan, some parts (church and monastery) of the Escorial in Madrid and numerous churches and buildings in Sicily, Flanders and Germany.
The young Rubens was so fascinated by his works that he made a series of drawings based on them, which were published in 1622 under the title Palazzi di Genova.
Alessi also designed the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Assisi) in Assisi, one of the largest churches of Christianity (1568).

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KPMG celebrates Pride Season 2020
We might not be celebrating in the same place this year, but we are still celebrating through our people. With Pride parades and festivals cancelled across the UK, the spirit, energy, and message of Pride remains. Let’s take a look at some of the virtual events and activities planned across KPMG.
Virtual Pride Parade - a ten-minute virtual session open to the whole firm to dial in to visibly acknowledge and celebrate Pride 2020.
Sexuality and Gender Identity in the Emerging Workforce (KPMG & Stonewall) - as part of Pride celebrations and our Fairness in Focus series, this webinar is a collaboration between our Inclusion, Diversity and Social Equality Team, Stonewall and the KPMG Breathe and Families Networks. This includes issues related to gender, sexuality and biological sex, to raise awareness and understanding.
Pride and Prejudice: a panel with John Amaechi (African & Caribbean Network + Breathe) - an all-black, all-LGBT+ panel share their stories and experiences, alongside guest panellist John Amaechi, OBE. This event will be the first in a series, targeted at those who wish to challenge themselves to learn to be active and effective allies. John is a psychologist, best-selling author, consultant and is regarded as one of the world's most high-profile gay athletes. He sits on KPMG's Inclusive Leadership Board, and is guiding and building upon KPMG UK's Black Lives Matter Action Plan.
Breathe Network - is KPMG's award-winning LGBT+ network that focuses on promoting inclusion, diversity and social equality in the workplace. We welcome a new co-Chair – Sally Drew, Consulting Services, Technology Enablement, Senior Manager.
"Having experienced first-hand the devastating effects of inequality and discrimination, I've been active in the LGBT+ community for 20 years with the goal of driving reform and equality in the workplace," said Sally. "I'm excited for the opportunity to co-Chair our Breathe network and work with our members to promote LGBT+ inclusion and diversity across our firm."
Proud of who we are, in all our difference.


CHRISTINA QUARTER NET SLIPS
NEW YORK — Marisa Christina Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings dipped 0.2 percent to $3.21 million from $3.22 million a year ago. Earnings per share were flat at 38 cents.
Sales were up 8.5 percent to $25.5 million from $23.5 million.
The figures do not include Adrienne Vittadini, which Marisa Christina acquired in January.
Analysts see the Vittadini operation, which has been losing sales for several years, adding approximately $34 million to Marisa Christina’s volume this year, including another $2.5 million in licensing royalties.
Despite the unusually difficult holiday selling season, Marisa Christina for the quarter was able to maintain its gross margins of 40 percent despite the unusually difficult holiday selling season, Michael Lerner, chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
“Quarterly revenue growth of 9 percent reflected slight softness in certain reorders and the limiting of shipments to certain customers due to credit-worthiness,” Lerner added.
For the full year, earnings rose 24.3 percent to $10.1 million, or $1.20 a share from $8.2 million, or $1.16, which included an extraordinary charge of $292,000 for early debt retirement.
Sales increased 13.8 percent to $86.7 million from $76.2 million.
Lerner noted these gains came in a year “characterized by soft apparel sales and lackluster consumer interest.”
Looking ahead, Lerner said Marisa Christina is “very optimistic about the future, especially in light of our recent acquisition of Adrienne Vittadini Inc.”
— Fairchild News Service


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Hollywood is aiming for another big year. According to Hollywood.com, a website covering the film industry, 2012 might have broken the box office earnings record and 2013 might break the US$11 billion mark for the first time ever.
So, how are they going to do it? What are the big films of 2013?
As always, two common types of films will be coming out this year: sequels and superheroes. Some films will even be both. Iron Man gets a third film May 3 and Thor (the one of Avengers fame) is back to battle dark elves Nov. 8. Both have new directors but the same cast with some additions. Both will contain lots of loud action, some clever writing, nods to their comic book origins and a simple plot. Man of Steel reboots the Superman franchise with director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) at the helm.
Nerds and sci-fi action fans will rejoice with Star Trek Into Darkness arriving May 17 with the enterprising J.J. Abrams again at the helm. Captain Kirk and crew will take on a new enemy played by rising star Benedict Cumberbatch.
Cumberbatch also battles Bilbo Baggins as the voice of a dragon in the second of three films based on one book. While The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Dec. 13) may seem more like part of a miniseries, it will still be bright, flashy and popular with a huge audience. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will see another book-based franchise return on Nov. 22. Both films are the middle film in a trilogy, so it’d be good to review the first parts in advance.
The Fast and the Furious will get a sixth piece May 24, bringing back most of the cast of the last five as well as director Justin Lin. This has become a consistent movie series, with car-based action, bright colours and smashing metal every two years. Die Hard will do the same with its fifth part on Feb. 14.
Sequel Anchorman: The Legend Continues (Dec. 20) arrives nearly 10 years after the original. With cult status and big names involved it will hopefully live up to expectations. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (Oct. 4) is in a similar situation, with survivors of 2005’s Sin City venturing back out into the black and white city.
World War Z (June 13) gives Brad Pitt a chance at zombies this time. Warm Bodies (Feb. 1) takes a different tack on zombies and could be a sleeper hit with a relatively low-key cast but charming concept. R.I.P.D. (July 19) includes a few undead creatures and pairs Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds, which could lead to more humour than expected. All three are based on previously published work.
Big projects are rarely based on completely original stories, but there are a couple. Zero Dark Thirty (Jan. 11) will be good, period. Director Kathryn Bigelow had a critically acclaimed hit with 2008’s The Hurt Locker and she’s tackling similar material. Expect a lot of James Franco in 2013, as he’s starring in Wizard of Oz prequel Oz: The Great and Powerful (March 8). More importantly, though, is the comedy This is the End (June 14). It will feature Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill and close to a dozen other comedic actors all working off of a script and direction from Rogen and his writing partner from Superbad and Pineapple Express. Finally, another comedy is taking on the apocalypse; The World’s End (Oct. 25) reunites writer/actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost with director Edgar Wright. This team was behind British hits Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.
A pair of action films based on apocalypses will get a huge amount of advertising. Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion (April 19) and After Earth (June 3) will give Will Smith and son Jaden Smith some more screen time together.
A few others to keep an eye out for: Leonardo DiCaprio-led The Great Gatsby (May 12), Charlie Sheen playing a crazy guy in A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (Feb. 8), the remake of Korean action hit Oldboy (Oct. 11) and Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim (July 12).


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(CNN) – Members of the Joplin, Missouri, mosque destroyed by a suspicious fire are sad and shaken, but resolute in their plans to stay in the area, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
"This is a very close-knit community," Kimberly Kester said on CNN's "Early Start." "I think we feel secure and nobody's going to move away because of this action."
A fire that broke out early Monday destroyed the worship house of the Islamic Society of Joplin, a small mosque serving about 50 families in the southwest Missouri city.
The mosque's community is no stranger to attacks, Kester said.
"We've had our mailbox destroyed. Our sign was burned. The sign has been shot with guns. People would sometimes drive by and yell at us," she said.
On July 4, a surveillance camera caught a man throwing some sort of incendiary device onto the building. The resulting fire damaged part of the roof.
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Monday's fire burned the mosque to the ground. Carl Junction Fire Chief Bill Dunn said the structure was a complete loss.
Federal agents are investigating Monday's fire, FBI spokeswoman Bridget Patton told CNN.
"If it is determined that the fire was deliberately set or intentionally set, then we will investigate it to the full extent possible," Patton said.
The FBI, in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has issued a $15,000 reward for information in the July incident.
iReport: Joplin Mosque Tragedy
In Monday's fire, which has not yet been officially labeled arson, the Council on American-Islamic Relations has offered a $10,000 reward for information.
Kester declined to say if mosque members believe the same person is behind all of the attacks. She said they're confident investigators will get to the bottom of what happened, even though the mosque's security cameras were destroyed in the fire. She said police have always taken previous complaints very seriously.
"Right now we don't want to jump to any conclusions and we don't want to lay blame on anyone," Kester said. "We're putting our trust in the police force and the firefighters, the investigators, that they will find this person."
The fire, which happened during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, has been unsettling for mosque members, Fauzia Iqbal told CNN affiliate KYTV.
It's frightening, Iqbal said, and "there is a lot of shock and disbelief... because we don't expect this kind of behavior from our fellow citizens."
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Among other things, St. Philips Episcopal Church in Joplin has offered to open its doors to the mosque's members so they have someplace to pray, KYTV reported.
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Prayer changes things
Actually, atheism is wonderful for children and all people!
Atheists have strong minds and are good at helping weak-minded people work through their struggles with other people or the imaginary forces or obstacles that men have made up. Atheists encourage people to take responsibility for their actions within society instead of having their misdeeds excused and often hidden within their religion (comforting their weak minds, but simultaneously disserving society).
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Prayer does not; you are such a LIAR. You have NO proof it changes anything! A great example of prayer proven not to work is the Christians in jail because prayer didn't work and their children died. For example: Susan Grady, who relied on prayer to heal her son. Nine-year-old Aaron Grady died and Susan Grady was arrested.
An article in the Journal of Pediatrics examined the deaths of 172 children from families who relied upon faith healing from 1975 to 1995. They concluded that four out of five ill children, who died under the care of faith healers or being left to prayer only, would most likely have survived if they had received medical care.
The statistical studies from the nineteenth century and the three CCU studies on prayer are quite consistent with the fact that humanity is wasting a huge amount of time on a procedure that simply doesn’t work. Nonetheless, faith in prayer is so pervasive and deeply rooted, you can be sure believers will continue to devise future studies in a desperate effort to confirm their beliefs! ,
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Joe Smith had his Moroni. (As does M. Romney)
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Mohammed had his Gabriel (this "tin-kerbell" got around).
Jesus and his family had/has Michael, Gabriel, and Satan, the latter being a modern day demon of the demented. (As does BO and his family)
The Abraham-Moses myths had their Angel of Death and other "no-namers" to do their dirty work or other assorted duties.
Contemporary biblical and religious scholars have relegated these "pretty wingie/horn-blowing thingies" to the myth pile. We should do the same to include deleting all references to them in our religious operating manuals. Doing this will eliminate the prophet/profit/prophecy status of these founders and put them where they belong as simple humans just like the rest of us.
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Behind Ghana's colourful Kente cloth
Ghana is a land of vibrant colours, and they all have an interesting story to tell in its wonderful Kente cloth. Words Eugene Yiga. Photography Chris Court. Styling Louise Marshall.
Red. Yellow. Green. If you look at maps of African countries, these three colours appear over and over again.
But what do they mean? “Each colour is there for a reason,” our Ghana tour guide Elvis Wallace-Bruce explains of the colours, which are all represented in the Ghanaian flag, designed by Theodosia Salome Okoh and first adopted in 1957.
“The red represents the blood we shed in our struggle for independence, the gold represents the wealth from our industrial minerals, the green represents the rainforests and grasslands, and the five-pointed black star is the symbol of our people and African emancipation.”
It’s much the same with the multicoloured Kente cloth, the most famous among various types of fabric produced by Ghana’s diverse ethnic groups.
The word itself comes from the Akan for ‘basket’ and the cloth originates from the Ashanti Kingdom, which dates back to the 17th century.
Popular folklore has it that the first cloth was made by two friends who, while on a hunting trip, were mesmerised by a spider spinning a web.
When they got home to their village of Bonwire, they decided to do something similar and the rest is history.
Fast-forward to the present and Bonwire is still the most famous place for weaving Kente cloth in Ghana, where it is now also woven by women as well as men, who were the traditional artisans.
The earliest Kente cloth was made from the black and white fibres of a raffia tree.
The Ashanti King was impressed but he believed that the fabric would be even more beautiful if it included different colours.
The raffia tree could only produce black and white threads so the weavers had to get creative when it came to adding different shades.
One of them decided to use the seeds and bark from local trees.
After shaving off the bark and grinding the seeds, weavers would mix this all together and create dyes of yellow, green, and red.
That’s how these three colours became the traditional ones used in Kente cloth. Over time more colours were added, but each still has a specific meaning (see over the page for a guide to each colours’ traditional interpretations).
Initially, the Kente cloth was only meant to be donned by chiefs and kings, who would wear it to grand festivals. But even as time passed and more people embraced the fabric, it was typically worn for sacred and ceremonial events, much like Western cultures use tuxedos and evening gowns.
And even as Kente cloth has spread across West Africa, and the rest of the world, its status remains high.
Increasingly made from rayon and cotton, it’s common to see people wearing Kente in Ghana on a day-to-day basis; not just as clothing but also as bags, sandals and hats.
But while the fabric has infused new trends, many of the original patterns are still a strong feature.
Where to get your fashion fix
With a heritage dating back more than 170 years, Vlisco is one of Africa’s oldest fashion companies. Since 1846, it’s produced thousands of different fabrics.
More recently, and in line with the belief that each fabric tells a different story, it’s documenting the tales online at vlisco.com.
One of Vlisco’s most popular brands in the mid- to high-end market is Woodin.
With more than 30 years of trading and retail stores spread over eight African countries, it’s making a mark across the continent and beyond.
As one of the first brands to offer a contemporary and wholly African fashion range for savvy individuals, Woodin sells limited edition fabrics, ready-to-wear outfits, and fashionable accessories.
It believes in constantly evolving, with unique designs arriving in store every few weeks.
It’s about embracing new patterns and styles in order to define a new African fashion identity.
Besides these two, there are several places where you can buy Kente in Ghana, including markets like AACD African Market, Makola, and Keneshie in the capital of Accra.
But when buying Kente cloth, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the real deal.
Authentic fabrics are 100 per cent hand-woven, which means the thread will be consistent on both sides; imitation cloth is printed so the opposite side may show a different colour or none at all.
It’s also important to realise that when shopping at markets, whatever price you’re quoted is just a guide.
Start by presenting a counter offer that is a third or even a half of what the vendor states.
Then you can negotiate back and forth until you reach a happy agreement somewhere in the middle.
The effort will be well worth it.
Kente colours and meanings
Gold – Royalty, wealth, high status, glory and spiritual purity.
Silver – Serenity, purity, joy; associated with the moon.
Grey – Healing and cleansing rituals.
Black – Maturation and intensified spiritual energy.
White – Purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions.
Yellow – Preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility and beauty.
Red – Political and spiritual moods; bloodshed; sacrificial rites and death.
Pink – Associated with the female essence of life; a mild, gentle aspect of red.
Purple – Associated with feminine aspects of life; usually worn by women.
Maroon – The colour of Mother Earth; associated with healing.
Green – Vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth and spiritual renewal.
Blue – Peacefulness, harmony and love.
Going to Ghana
What you need
Visitors to Ghana must get a visa from a Ghanaian embassy or high commission. The application process takes around two weeks.
You also need to produce a yellow fever vaccination certificate and take the necessary precautions for malaria.
Where to stay
To book a room or suite at the Labadi Beach Hotel, call +233 30 277 3029 or go to legacyhotels.co.za/en/hotels/labadi
Where to go
There are many places in Accra that are full of stories, including a restaurant in an airplane, a theatre that looks like a ship, and a presidential home that looks like a hut.
Indeed, it seems like every street (especially the roundabouts) has a story behind its name. But if you’re looking for one of the best stories, go to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
This site honours the man who was elected as the country’s first ever president in 1960, who promoted the idea of Pan-Africanism, and helped create the Non-Aligned Movement.
“We face neither East nor West,” he once said.
“We face forward.”
And, as is evident from his pointing statue, it’s a clear sign that Ghana’s definitely heading in the right direction!


With the simple placement engine in HA seemingly nobbled in vSphere 7 with the Ha advanced options to enforce affinity rules not working anymore, this places more emphasis on the vCLS appliances being available to take up the VM placement activities when VMs are being recovered, following host failures.
We find that when starting up a system from cold, there is a high probability that hosts are started in some of sort sequence based on their physical layout.
So for example... If your datacentre has several cabinets of hosts, and let's say these hosts are compute sleds in a set of chassis in each cabinet. Now suppose that there are a couple of clusters that for redundancy are also evenly spread across those cabinets.
The system is cold and someone powers the system up start at one end and powering on hosts from top to bottom in each cabinet.
The vCLS appliances are going to start up on the first three hosts available in each cluster, and therefore in our hypothetical datacentre, all the vCLS are likely to be in the first cabinet and within the first couple of compute chassis.
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There are few options to manage the placement of vCLS appliances. There is an implied anti-affinity rule between them, so they should at least be on separate hosts. There is also the vCLS VM anti-affinity policy feature, will allows users to keep them away from critical work loads. What I feel is missing though, is a way to perhaps label hosts with tags that could relate to their physical location and define some sort of vCLS placement policy that would ensure vCLS appliances are not gathered together in too close a physical proximity to one and other.
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When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated last summer that the number of people diagnosed with Lyme disease each year was 300,000 — 10 times as high as the official counts — the agency must have expected headlines, and it got them. The alarmingly high figure justified assertions by patient advocacy groups that the 30,000 cases reported annually were just the tip of the iceberg.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by black-legged ticks. Infection results in fever, headache, fatigue and, in many cases, a distinctive oval rash called an erythema migrans. Untreated, Lyme may advance to painful complications of the joints and nervous system. The disease is concentrated in the Northeast and upper Midwest, and in parts of the Pacific Northwest. The CDC is notified of cases by doctors, laboratories and local health departments.
Despite the new numbers, epidemiologist Paul Mead, in charge of the agency’s Lyme program, challenges the idea that there’s been a “whopping surge” in Lyme disease. The CDC has long known that “the physician may not fill out the form, or the lab doesn’t submit its form properly,” says Mead. But only now do researchers have the evidence to back up the claim.
To get more accurate numbers, the CDC team conducted three overlapping surveys. In one, they examined medical insurance claims for 22 million people over six years. In the second, they checked the records of seven major commercial labs that run blood tests for Lyme. And in the third, they polled representative Americans by telephone, asking if they’d been diagnosed.
If the actual number of new cases each year is around 300,000, it’s “a tremendous public health problem,” says Mead. Although the incidence did not jump tenfold overnight, the problem has grown steadily worse in the 30 years since the disease was identified. “Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise,” says Mead, “and we’re having a hard time figuring out what to do about them.”
Lyme Disease’s Newfound Cousin
In January, tick-borne disease expert Peter Krause of Yale University and colleagues reported a new Lyme-like disease in the United States. After discovering the first human cases in Russia in 2011, Krause now thinks the disease — still too new to be named — could exist wherever hard-bodied ticks transmit Lyme.
The bacterial culprit, Borrelia miyamotoi, enters a person’s bloodstream via tick bite and elicits flulike symptoms similar to Lyme disease, but with a relapsing fever instead of the telltale bulls-eye rash. The fever develops as a person’s immune system designs and cranks out an antibody specific to the bacteria. But B. miyamotoi keeps changing outer-surface proteins, and the fever returns each time the immune system has to scramble to make a new antibody.
Although B. miyamotoi is less common than Lyme, it could turn out to be more insidious in one sense: While the Lyme bacteria die along with its host tick, B. miyamotoi is transmitted from a female tick to her eggs. Thus, the relapsing fever can be spread not only by adult and nymphal (adolescent) ticks, but also by the bite of newborn larvae.
Reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, Krause says the cyclic and nonspecific symptoms of B. miyamotoi are problematic for doctors trying to identify the disease and for patients seeking treatment. But he expects diagnostic tests now in development will be widely available in a matter of months. — Breanna Draxler
Scourge of Powassan
In August, a teenager in the Hudson Valley region of New York died from tick-borne Powassan virus, according to preliminary findings. The precise cause of death was encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
In research published just a month earlier, Richard Ostfeld of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and colleagues reported that the Powassan virus inhabits up to 6 percent of black-legged ticks in the region.
In terms of cases, “Powassan is dwarfed by Lyme disease,” says Ostfeld, “but the severity is so much greater. Your risk of dying is at least 10 percent. Your risk of being permanently disabled is 50 percent. And the tick can transmit the virus in 15 minutes. The good news is that it’s extremely rare.” — Jeff Wheelwright
For more on Lyme disease, check out Discover's special report here »
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Date:Saturday June 28 2008
Blackpool's record on the opening day of the season down the years has been awful. There have been 2-0 defeats at Doncaster and Bristol City, a 5-0 thumping at QPR and a 3-1 home reverse against Chesterfield to name but a few.
But last season Pool bucked the trend of defeats with a fine 1-0 success at Leicester. Those three points turned out to be absolutely crucial at the end of the season as the Foxes were relegated. But what lies in store this August?
In our latest poll you've been voting on when our first win of the new season will arrive. And 58% of you are confident that Pool will win on the opening day for the second year running.
Gary Johnson's Bristol City visit Bloomfield Road in what looks to be a tough test for the Tangerines. A play-off hangover after losing to Hull at Wembley could give Pool the edge in this tricky start.
30% of you reckon the trip to Macclesfield in the Carling Cup will provide Pool with a first win of the season. And 4% of voters think we will have to wait until August 23rd and the visit of Sheffield United to secure a first victory.
Last season Pool made an excellent start to the season, winning three and drawing one of their first five games in all competitions. But that was on the back of the perfect ten and play-off glory. That momentum will not be with us come this August making this year's start an even sterner test.
In our latest poll we ask you how much Pool will miss Wes Hoolahan following the Irishman's move to Norwich City.
Date:Saturday June 28 2008
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Norwegian web browser provider Opera Ltd. OPRA, -2.09% priced its initial public offering on Friday at $12 a share, the high end of its $10 to $12 price range. The company sold 9.6 million American Depositary Shares, representing two of its ordinary shares, to raise $115.2 million. Shares will start trading later Friday on Nasdaq, under the ticker symbol "OPRA." China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are joint bookrunners on the deal with Carnegie AS acting as co-manager.
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Headland Apartment 7 sits in the former Headland Hotel just half a mile from Coverack village.The property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and can sleep up to two people. The apartment has an open plan living space with kitchen and dining area at the sea-facing side of the room. Outside, there is a large balcony overlooking the coast. Headland Apartment 7 is ideal for couples who want to explore Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula and relax with sea views from most rooms.
Over one floor. One king-size double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dryer available in shared laundry,TV, DVD, WiFi, Shared payphone. Fuel and power inc in rent. Bed linen and towels inc in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Sorry, no pets. Sorry, no smoking. Beach 5 minutes walk, pub 15 mins walk, shop 1 mile.
Coverack is a small fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula, a few miles from the Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly point on mainland Britain. Coverack is a beautiful and picturesque place to escape the main tourist routes and offers a beach in the sheltered bay, which is ideal for swimming, windsurfing and kayaking, as well as shops, a Post Office, pub and restaurants.
Cornwall is a region full of history, culture and unique identity. So unique in fact that Cornwall has its very own language (Kernowek), flag (St Piran's Banner) and national anthem (Trelawney). In 2014 the UK government officially recognised the fine people of Cornwall as a national minority group, meaning that Cornish heritage and traditions now join the Irish, Scottish and Welsh as a protected Celtic group.
Cornwall is proudly known as the stunning setting of the popular BBC television series 'Poldark', starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. Cornwall is also proud of its famous Cornish Pasty, but has another pastry dish to offer you, the Stargazy Pie! If you don't mind a few pilchards looking at you whilst you eat, then the Stargazy Pie is the pie for you. After a pasty or a pie, or both, you might fancy a pint and Cornwall has a great choice of locally produced beers to satisfy your thirst. Try an ale from the St Austell Brewery, Skinner's Brewery or the Rebel Brewing Company to name but a few of the fine ale producers in the region. Please remember to always drink responsibly.
Here are just a couple of the great Cornish attractions you could visit:
We hope you enjoy your break in Cornwall!


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The Bodhisattva Vol. 2: The Bodhisattva and The Golem
Vol. 2: The Bodhisattva and The Golem
Welcome to the land of Silvara, where dragons soar the skies, castles float in the air, and deadly trolls attack wary travelers. Among these marvels, Jess Breeze is haunted by a dream. A dream of a young man, named Luc, running for his life. Jess embarks on a quest to find Luc, and along the way meets, and falls for, Kyrie Rivers, a Bodhisattva who escorts people to the afterlife. Jess and Kyrie head to Zexen, where Kyrie must team up with other Bodhisattvas to complete her mission. But all is not what is seems when Jess spies Luc in the town, or does she?
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Objective: Demonstrating clinical benefit of higher doses of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma is frequently problematic owing to their relatively flat dose-response curve in this condition. In this study we compared the efficacy and safety of a fourfold difference in the dose of ciclesonide-ciclesonide 320 microg twice daily (CIC640) versus ciclesonide 160 microg once daily (CIC160)-in patients with severe persistent asthma.
Methods: Patients with bronchial asthma (6 months) were included in this randomized, double-blind study. After receiving fluticasone propionate 250 microg twice daily during run-in, patients were randomized to CIC160 (n=339) or CIC640 (n=341) for 12 weeks. Primary endpoints were time to first asthma exacerbation and forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV(1)). Secondary endpoints included other lung function variables, asthma symptom scores and rescue medication use (RMU).
Results: Asthma exacerbations occurred in 12.7% of patients receiving CIC160 and 6.7% receiving CIC640. CIC640 was superior for time to first exacerbation (p=0.0050, one-sided). FEV(1) increased significantly with CIC160 and CIC640 (least squares mean+/-SE of mean: 269+/-31 and 332+/-31 mL, respectively; p<0.0001), with no significant difference between groups. Change in % predicted FEV(1) and morning peak expiratory flow (PEF) were significantly higher with CIC640 (p<0.05). Asthma symptom score sums and RMU decreased in both groups; CIC640 was statistically superior (p=0.0108 and 0.0005, respectively). No unexpected adverse events were reported in either group and the majority of the events reported were mild or moderate in intensity. No significant changes in serum cortisol were observed from the baseline to the study end. Small decreases in creatinine-adjusted 24h urine cortisol levels from baseline were seen in both the treatment groups, which, due to the large patient numbers, were statistically significant (p<0.05); however, no dose-response effect was seen and the difference between groups was not significant (p=0.7892).
Conclusion: CIC640 was superior to CIC160 for time to first exacerbation, % predicted FEV1, morning PEF, asthma symptom score sum and RMU in patients with severe asthma; both doses had similar tolerability profiles and no significant changes in serum cortisol were seen in either treatment group.


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Connemara has a lot of unspoilt natural attractions for you to enjoy. The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the perfect 4 star accommodation to discover many of of Connemara's hidden attractions, villages and town. Some of these must see attractions include:
Inishbofin is a small island 7 miles off the coast of Galway. There is plenty to do and see here including the Heritage Museum, Bird Watching, Diving, and Traditional Irish Music sessions.
Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland's oldest Benedictine Abbeys. The Grounds are one of Irelands must see historical sites with Victorian Walled Gardens, the Abbey, a Gothic church and a craft and retail shop.
This small restored cottage was once used as a summer residence and summer school for pupils by the leader of the 1916 rising Patrick Pearse ( 1879- 1916). This beautiful cottage stands overlooking breathtaking lakes and mountains of Connemara
The village of Roundstone lies on the western arm of Bertraghboy bay in Connemara County Galway. The village is beautifully set on one of the most spectacular coastal drives in Europe overlooking the Atlantic at the foot of Errisbeg Mountain


Anybody know who this dude is? He came through a parking lot I was in tonight and the thing had a lopey idle and a few stickers on the window for some performance parts. Another guy with me said he'd seen a similar car lay down 350rwhp on the dyno at colvins previously. Same guy? If so, thats a pretty impressive sleeper.
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Vampire Hunter D is a Japanese novel series written by Hideyuki Kikuchi, with illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano, best known for being the primary artist on the first six Final Fantasy titles. The stories focus on a quiet yet powerful dhampir named D who works as a mercenary vampire hunter in the year 12090 AD, and the chatty magical symbiote who lives in his left hand. Its unique setting and style has inspired a number of adaptations, including audio dramas, a manga, and an upcoming American comic series and animated series. Although the books only began releasing in English in 2005, the animated movies gained cult popularity in the West in the 90s/00s due to TV and film festival rotation, as well as being marketed as animation for adults in a time before that was popular.
Vampire Hunter D is a survival horror game released in 1999 for the original PlayStation. While much of the games systems, progression and overall feel can be compared to the early Resident Evil games, Vampire Hunter D has a greater focus on action, replacing REs guns with swords and magic spells and adding new movement options such as jumping and strafing to the mix. These changes dont all benefit the feel and occasionally make playing the game harder, but I appreciate what this game does to set itself apart.
The story of Vampire Hunter D (PS1) is loosely based on the events of the then-upcoming movie Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, which itself was based on the third novel in the series, Demon Deathchase. It even includes some animation and art assets from the movie, though the voice cast does not return. Within the story, D has been hired to save a young woman who was kidnapped by a vampire named Meier Link, or give her a peaceful end if shes already been turned. He enters Chaythe Castle where Meier Link has locked himself away, and now its time for him to fight through demons and avoid rival bounty hunters on his way to complete his job.
Im the mercenary ChorpSaway and I will be in the drivers seat for this mission. Im a fairly new fan of the series, but I really liked watching Bloodlust and wanted to explore this alternate take on it. Joining me are TheJayOfSpade, FutureFriend and Taoc from the Barbarois, who know nothing of the series and who I have hired to help me out by making jokes. Together were going to save a young woman and continue to push the eventual extinction of all vampires.
I will be completing the game with the best ending, but also showing the alternate scenes and endings in order to cover the entire contents of the game.
Youre free to talk about the content of Bloodlust or Demon Deathchase, since theyre largely different versions of the same general story, though I ask that you put spoiler tags on ending details until we get there. That said, Id like to keep the discussion more focused on the game than the movie or book. Its cool to talk about the differences but I dont want the entire thread to just be about other media.
A symbiote living inside of Ds left hand. A wise-cracking counterpart to his quiet host, he possesses a number of powerful abilities including harnessing and sensing magical energy, healing, and psychometry. Left Hand also provides a lot of knowledge and insight that D otherwise wouldnt due to his reserved nature.
Countess Carmilla Elizabeth Bathory
The now-deceased owner of the Castle of Chaythe and one of the highest-ranking members of the vampire nobility. During her life she was known as the Bloody Countess due to her cruel treatment of humans. Eventually, Carmillas insatiable bloodlust and vanity forced the King of the Vampires to kill her in her sleep and seal her soul away.
Baron Meier Link
A vampire noble, known as Mayerling in the novel. He is known as a skilled warrior, and one of the few vampires who refuses to terrorize humans. However, he is now being hunted for kidnapping a young human woman from her village.
A vampire hunter and member of the Marcus Brothers. The youngest of the famous group of vampire hunters, shes no less capable than any of her brothers. Leila is a skilled mechanic and marksman, but tends to act on impulse and put herself at the forefront of danger.
A vampire hunter and member of the Marcus Brothers. A giant of a man, he uses a large hexagonal staff to fight. He may not be the brightest in his family, but Nolt has plenty of heart.
A vampire hunter and member of the Marcus Brothers. The oldest of his siblings and the leader of the group, Borgoff is a jovial man who takes his work very seriously. He wields a crossbow and has an incredible ability to always hit his mark.
A vampire hunter and member of the Marcus Brothers. Swift and nimble, Kyle is generally more cautious than the rest of his family. He uses dual crescent blades to slice through his enemies.
A vampire hunter and member of the Marcus Brothers. A frail and gentle man, Grove assists his family using psychic projection, which allows him the ability to fly and attack using magical energy. Although he is impervious to damage via his projected form, this power is activated by inducing a seizure, which takes a heavy toll on his weak body.
One of Meier Link's bodyguards and a mutant from the town of Barbarois. A wily character, Benge can create illusory traps and travel through shadows in order to sneak up on his enemies. His goofy personality is unappreciated by his allies, but his skills in assassination are unmatched amongst the Barbarois.
The daughter of the village elder who was kidnapped by Meier Link. Despite her predicament, Charlotte seems unwilling to leave the castle with D or the Marcus brothers. Although weak in comparison to the rest of the castle's inhabitants, she's steadfast and strong in regards to herself and her feelings.
One of Meier Link's bodyguards and a mutant from the town of Barbarois. A loud and boisterous werewolf, Machira relies on his brute strength in order to get things done. Once he finds his mark, he will not stop until he's eviscerated them.


It's a good thing Joe Girardi didn't have any big decisions to make this spring, because he certainly is taking his time about making the small ones.
The manager still hasn't decided which of the three young right-handers -- Adam Warren, David Phelps or D.J. Mitchell-- willmake the squad as the long man out of the bullpen, nor has he decided whether he will add Clay Rapada as a second lefty reliever to go along with Boone Logan.
In fact, both Mitchell and Phelps are in St. Lucie for today's game with the Mets, and are expected to pitch so th emanager can get one more look. Warren will probably throw in tomorrow's spring finale against the Mets in Tampa, as well.
After all, the final roster does not have to be submitted until 5 p.m. Wednesday.
"They're all really close,'' Girardi said. "That's a tough decision we have to make.''
Thank goodness it's the only one.


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U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement today regarding President Obama's request for Congressional authorization of military force in Syria:
"I am deeply skeptical of American military involvement in Syria. After ignoring his own "red line' in recent days, President Obama again outlined no clear strategy or objective today should we take military action.
"The American people deserve to have their voices heard regarding whether the United States takes military action in this volatile region and I look forward to hearing the thoughts of Hoosiers as well as the analysis of our intelligence community, and the strategy of this Administration in the coming days."


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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in Manhattan, New York City on March 25, 1911 was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city, and one of the deadliest in U.S. history. The fire caused the deaths of 146 garment workers – 123 women and 23 men – who died from the fire, smoke inhalation, or falling or jumping to their deaths. Most of the victims were recent Jewish and Italian immigrant women aged 16 to 23; of the victims whose ages are known, the oldest victim was Providenza Panno at 43, and the youngest were 14-year-olds Kate Leone and ""Sara"" Rosaria Maltese.Because the owners had locked the doors to the stairwells and exits, a common practice used to prevent workers from taking unauthorized breaks and pilferage, many of the workers who could not escape the burning building jumped from the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors to the streets below. The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and helped spur the growth of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), which fought for better working conditions for sweatshop workers.The factory was located in the Asch Building, at 23–29 Washington Place in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, now known as the Brown Building and part of New York University. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark and a New York City landmark.


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City Girls had the crowd going crazy at Rolling Loud Miami 2023. Their entire performance was fire and the audience was rapping all the lyrics right along with Yung Miami & JT. Check out the City Girls performance at Rolling Loud Miami 2023 below.
Ya’ll know Caresha don’t play about “her man, her man, her man.” And it looks like Diddy doesn’t play about her either. As she is set to be featured on the Moguls latest single, ‘Gotta Move On Remix’. Diddy went live and cryptically announced the Remix while having the song play in the background. He […]
The City Girls are officially up +1000 points after this latest flex! Rapper, Yung Miami took to Instagram to post picture of a White Maybach truck wrapped in a big red bow with the caption “Thank You Papi”. And for those of you unfamiliar. “Papi” is the nickname Caresha gave Diddy. So it’s safe to […]
Female Rappers have officially taken over my playlist. As multiple artist have released remix’s to some of the Summers biggest anthems. And the feature list is full of Female GOATS! Starting off with Veteran Nicki Minaj, who just dropped the Remix to ‘Super Freaky Girl’. This song features JT, Katie Got Bandz, BIA, Akbar V, […]
Diddy and Yung Miami are back trending as a new Video is circulating of the pair getting very CLOSE on stage. So it looks like during a performance with the City Girls you can hear the DJ ask the Crowd who is Yung Miami’s Papi? Which is a reference to a Sign Yung Miami was […]
Spill the tea sis! JT from the City Girls dished in a recent IG Live that rapper Lil Yachty cheated on her while she was in prison. Yikes, Yachty you gots to be more careful. Don’t Miss The Latest In Entertainment, News, and More! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Text “iPower” to […]
The City Girls will be dropping new music very soon. According to Quality Control Music CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas, a new project is set to release in 90 days. This announcement comes just a week after JT was release jail. Are you ready for new City Girls music?
The infamous half of the popular female rap duo City Girls, JT, has been released from federal custody. Group member Yung Miami took to Instagram to announce the good news, and JT's first song appropriately titled "First Day Out."


Salem Communications is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network®, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives™, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network™, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing™, a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. The company owns and operates approximately 100 radio stations, including stations in 23 of the top 25 markets.
Salem Music Network, the country's primary provider of Christian music radio formats, delivers one of the nation's strongest growing music genres to over 260 North American markets. From Today's Christian Music to Singing News Radio to The Word in Praise, we offer a variety of full-time formats, all designed to help you tap into the increasingly large, Christian radio audience.
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ON THE SHENANDOAH RIVER, STRASBURG, Va (WUSA9) -- A lot of people in our area were horrified by the nasty algae bloom that cut off water supplies in Toledo, Ohio earlier this month.
It's no where near as bad, but algae has also plagued our historic Shenandoah River for years.
The Shenandoah Riverkeeper is now promising to sue the Environmental Protection Agency to force a cleanup.
The Clean Water Act's designed to make all our rivers fishable and swimmable. But environmentalists say huge summer blooms of algae in the Shenandoah River are making it tougher and tougher for people to enjoy it. "The algae is gross!" says Alexis Doman, 7, after wading in.
Mats of algae float on the surface. Long stands stream through the water. And locals say this year is actually much better than most. "In past summers, it's been so bad that there is really no point in fishing," says Thomas Bennett, before launching his kayak into the river for an afternoon of fly-fishing.
The EPA says programs to protect Chesapeake Bay are already cutting the flow of nutrients into the river. And it's studying right now whether it needs to do more.
But the Shenandoah Riverkeeper says the EPA is moving way too slowly. And it's filed a notice of intent to sue to force the agency to act "We're suing the EPA because they're failing to recognize it's a serious problem," says Alan Lehman.
If you go to Harpers Ferry, at the confluence of the two rivers, you can see the algae laden waters of the Shenandoah flow into the cleaner waters of the Potomac -- a river that everyone agrees needs cleaning up too.
Just as in Toledo, experts suspect it's manure and fertilizer from farm fields and other sources that's feeding the algae. Buffer zones and fencing to keep cattle out of the river could help. "Virginia has stepped up to cover all those financial constraints. So all we need now is cooperation from farmers," says Lehman.
Some farmers say they're already doing a lot. The lawsuit may force them to do even more.


Reimagining Planning is a monthly series of public webinars that focuses on the edge of innovation in urban planning and policy. Traditionally Urban Planning has had a long legacy of harming communities of color, developing and implementing racist policies, and destruction of the built environment. This series openly critiques this current iteration of urban planning in the hopes of proposing new theories, strategies, and concepts that help us arrive at an iteration of the field where we all belong. We are interested in helping foster meaningful conversations among urban planners hungry for more and to engage with new audiences that have always been curious about urban planning but may not know what exactly do urban planners do.
Webinar 1: State of The Practice, April 4 at 11am PT
To kick off the webinar series we invite speakers to a symposium to discuss the current iteration of the Urban Planning field. Presenters will be asked to name the pitfalls of the current iteration of the field, identify frameworks or practices that have been successful in achieving more equitable community-led planning processes, and share hopes/forecasts for a more equitable iteration of the planning field.


Coronavirus Reopening Process in Question
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit close to home now. Today the judiciary released a statement none of us wanted to see – an employee at the El Paso County Courthouse has tested positive for Coronavirus. Given the resurgence of cases nationwide, and in Colorado, with 20/20 hindsight it seems inevitable that any public place, regardless of precautions, is completely safe.
Were You in Court?
First, the affected courtrooms & dates:
- Division 15 criminal docket on 7/27/2020
- Division 19 4-hour proceeding on 7/29/2020
If you were in one of the above-referenced divisions, you are asked to contact the court administrator at 04Administration@judicial.state.co.us for details and contact tracing. And to start 14 days quarantine.
Covid-19 Courthouse Plan Working – Until Now
As we have detailed over the past several months, the 4th Judicial District (comprising El Paso & Teller Counties) has been gradually reopening for business. This process has been measured, and seemed to be working – most family law hearings, for example, are being conducted via video conference or telephone, while only a very few “emergency” type situations have necessitated in-person hearings. And now that the Colorado Court of Appeals has upheld the legality of WebEx video hearings in family law cases, we can practice law safely without concern that the judgment may be overturned for lack of a live hearing.
(For example, last week I had my first fully-contested in-person hearing at the courthouse, but have had plenty of contested cases since the Coronavirus pandemic struck).
Note – it’s almost certainly unfair to in any way link this positive Covid result to courthouse operations – it sounds like just one employee (so far), which is more consistent with a person being exposed at the grocery store or barber shop. I’m no doctor, but exposure at the courthouse would typically imply multiple positives traceable to there, not just one. However, no doubt there will be some intense testing at the courthouse to make sure nothing has spread.
Courthouse Back to Limited Emergency Services
Presumably the press release will be followed-up with more specifics from Chief Judge Bain, but the 4th Judicial District has retrenched. But from the information provided, the result of this Coronavirus positive is that the El Paso Courthouse is closed to in-person hearings for two weeks, other than limited emergency operations.
For the emergency services related to family law include:
- Protection Orders (AKA “restraining orders”)
- Motions to Restrict Parenting Time
- Abduction Prevention Measures
Other hearings will likely continue (contact the individual division for details), but will be back to being conducted via telephone, or Zoom/Webex. More information is available on the El Paso County Courts website.
New Chief Judge Coronavirus Operations Order
ADDENDUM 8/4/2020. Chief Judge Bain has issued a new Chief Judge Order 20-26, to implement the above. It is applicable for the El Paso County Courthouse only (i.e. not Teller County), and is in effect from Monday August 3 through Friday August 14, 2020. The order does not really contain any additional details beyond what was reported above, and what has been contained in the prior Chief Judge Orders issued each month since the Covid-19 pandemic first started affecting Courthouse operations back in March. Key points:
- Courthouse closed to all but the emergency services listed above (for family law).
- Judges have discretion to do the emergency proceedings in-person or via telephone/video conference.
- Efilings accepted in all cases, paper filings at the Courthouse only for emergency services.
- Masks mandatory when in courthouse.
Covid-19 Shows System is Working
OK, that may be an odd thing to say – after all, Coronavirus is no laughing matter, and cutting back services can hardly be deemed a “success”. Or can it? Positive Covid-19 tests are inevitable, at least until the virus disappears or can be controlled by a vaccine. As businesses and schools reopen, we will, unfortunately, be receiving more notices like the one from the judiciary – it’s what contact tracing is all about. Life goes on during the pandemic, but when Coronavirus flares up, we take precautions, and do contact tracing – as is being done now.
Moreover, like the rest of the country, Colorado’s courts have had a crash course in remote participation over the past 4 months, and have performed admirably (NOTE – this is a personal observation, not sucking up, since the chances of anyone at the courthouse actually reading this are slim).
The paradigm for a contested hearing has changed completely. We’ve gone from an occasional witness being heard telephonically to large-scale remote participation by all concerned, and the system works. The wheels of justice continue to turn. Remote hearings are not perfect – they have occasional glitches, and because they are more cumbersome, they take longer than in-person hearings.
But with each passing day, the courts are applying lessons learned, and getting better at the “new normal”. And once the Covid-19 pandemic is a distant memory, I would not be at all surprised if there was some positive lasting effect – offering parties, and even lawyers on occasion, more flexibility to appear remotely.
In the meantime, our best wishes to the courthouse employee, and fingers crossed the virus has not spread further in the courthouse. Note you can always see our continually-updated blog post for the updates on how Coronavirus is affecting courthouse operations in the 4th Judicial District.
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