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Can CBD Help with Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract, this condition can cause pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and even malnutrition. Despite ongoing research and countless treatment options, many patients struggle to find relief from the symptoms of Crohn’s disease. However, there is growing interest in the potential benefits of CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, in managing the symptoms of this debilitating condition. In this article, we will explore the current state of research on CBD and its effects on Crohn’s disease.
Understanding Crohn’s Disease
Before delving into the potential benefits of CBD, it is essential to understand the nature of Crohn’s disease. It is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the digestive tract, leading to inflammation. This chronic inflammation can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and reduced appetite.
While the exact cause of Crohn’s disease remains unknown, several factors, including genetics, environmental triggers, and an overactive immune system, are believed to contribute to its development. The condition primarily affects young adults, with most cases diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35. Despite extensive research, there is no known cure for Crohn’s disease. Treatment aims to manage symptoms and minimize inflammation to prevent flare-ups.
The Potential of CBD in Crohn’s Disease
CBD, one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis, has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential therapeutic effects. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound responsible for the “high” associated with cannabis use, CBD does not produce intoxicating effects. This makes it an attractive option for patients seeking the potential benefits of cannabis without the mind-altering side effects.
Research on CBD and Crohn’s disease is still limited, but emerging studies suggest that CBD may offer potential benefits for managing symptoms and reducing inflammation. A 2018 review published in the European Journal of Pain found that CBD could improve symptoms associated with various types of inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s disease. The study suggested that CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties could help mitigate gut inflammation and reduce discomfort.
Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation revealed that CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, including inflammation. The researchers found that CBD reduced gut inflammation and prevented the development of intestinal damage in mice with colitis, a condition similar to Crohn’s disease.
Although the existing evidence is promising, it is important to note that most studies on CBD and inflammatory bowel diseases have been conducted on animals or in vitro. Therefore, more research, particularly clinical trials involving human subjects, is needed to draw definitive conclusions regarding CBD’s effectiveness in managing symptoms of Crohn’s disease.
Real-Life Experiences and Testimonials
While scientific research is crucial, it is equally important to consider the experiences of individuals living with Crohn’s disease who have incorporated CBD into their treatment regimens. Real-life anecdotes can provide valuable insights and shed light on the potential benefits of CBD for managing symptoms.
Samantha, a 29-year-old Crohn’s disease patient, shared her experience with CBD: “I’ve been living with Crohn’s disease for over a decade, and it has been incredibly challenging. A friend suggested trying CBD, and I decided to give it a shot. To my surprise, CBD oil helped alleviate my abdominal pain and reduced the frequency of my flare-ups. It doesn’t work miracles, but it has made a noticeable difference in my quality of life.”
While Samantha’s story offers a glimpse into the potential benefits of CBD, it is important to recognize that individual experiences may vary. CBD may not work for everyone, and its effects may depend on various factors such as dosage, frequency of use, and the severity of the disease.
Safety and Side Effects
One of the advantages of CBD is its relatively low risk of side effects compared to many conventional medications used to manage Crohn’s disease. Common medications such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants often carry significant risks and can cause side effects ranging from weight gain to an increased susceptibility to infections. CBD, on the other hand, is generally well-tolerated, with only mild side effects reported in some cases.
The most commonly reported side effects of CBD include fatigue, changes in appetite, and diarrhea. However, it is crucial to note that CBD can interact with certain medications. Therefore, it is imperative for individuals with Crohn’s disease to consult with their healthcare provider before incorporating CBD into their treatment plan.
While research on CBD and Crohn’s disease is still in its early stages, the available evidence and real-life experiences offer hope for individuals living with this debilitating condition. CBD shows promise in reducing inflammation, managing symptoms, and improving overall quality of life.
It is important to approach CBD as a potential complementary therapy rather than a cure-all solution. Further research, particularly clinical trials involving human subjects, is needed to establish the optimal dosage, potential therapeutic applications, and long-term safety of CBD in managing Crohn’s disease.
Before considering CBD as a treatment option, individuals with Crohn’s disease should consult with their healthcare provider to ensure it is safe and appropriate. With ongoing research and a growing interest in CBD, the future holds promise for those living with Crohn’s disease, providing potential relief and improved quality of life.

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Health News in Brief: Helping kids in homes where alcohol abuse is the norm
Growing up in a family dogged by alcohol problems can have serious consequences for the rest of your life – as well as blighting your childhood. However, many people are hesitant to intervene if they are worried about a child living in such a family.
Copenhagen Municipality wants to break this taboo and together with Alkohol & Samfund, the helpline TUBA and a number of other organisations, has launched a new campaign entitled ‘Grib Ind – når barndommen er fuld af alkohol’ (Intervene – when childhood is overwhelmed by alcohol).
Figures reveal that children with parents who have alcohol problems are 2.5 times more likely to be hospitalised in a psychiatric ward, twice as likely to try to commit suicide and around eight times as likely to experience domestic violence than those who don’t.
A helping hand
“I hope we can get more adults to stretch out a helping hand to these children. A childhood blighted by alcohol abuse is not a happy childhood,” said Copenhagen’s outgoing deputy mayor for health and care, Ninna Thomsen.
Since 2016 the municipality has concentrated on family-orientated alcohol counselling. At the same time, a new treatment system has been started for families with children up to the age of five or with a new-born on the way.
Blood pressure medicine cancer risk, say researchers
Danish researchers from the University of Southern Denmark led by Anton Pottegård have demonstrated a connection between the use of diuretic medicines containing hydrochlorothiazide and skin cancer. Medicaments containing the ingredient are often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build-up, and it is estimated that around 250,000 Danes use them. Previously, they were in the spotlight for increasing the risk of cancer of the lip. The new research indicates it is the hydrochlorothiazide that is responsible for the increased cancer risk. Other medicines prescribed for high blood pressure not containing this don’t seem to have the same cancer risk. The study, which was based on 80,000 cases of skin cancer in Denmark, showed that the risk for developing skin cancer was up to seven times greater for users of medicaments containing hydrochlorothiazide than for similar drugs without it.
Old bottle, new wine
Sufferers from multiple sclerosis may well be receiving treatment with glatiramer acetate, a drug that has been used for at least 20 years. A team including researchers from Aarhus University have recently discovered that it has a hitherto-unknown effect on multi-resistant bacteria. Laboratory tests have shown that the medicament is able to kill half the pseudomonas bactieria in samples taken from patients with cystic fibrosis who are often plagued by the bacteria in their lungs. This discovery could turn out to be extremely significant. According to a survey commissioned by the UK government, resistant bacteria are expected to be responsible for more deaths than cancer worldwide by 2050.
Grow your own – and more!
Despite the misgivings of the Danish medical association Lægeforeningen, a four-year trial period with prescribed medicinal cannabis has been given the go-ahead to start on January 1. Doctors in a number of other countries have been able to prescribe the drug since the 1980s. Danish firms see great potential in growing the plant, reports TV2 Nyheder. One of those is Stig Gamborg, who owns an estate in Djursland in the eastern part of Jutland. Gamborg dreams of becoming the biggest producer in Europe, and his firm Danish Cannabis expects to be able to grow enough for around 65,000 customers. Even though the drug is only being trialled, he has invested 100 million kroner in the project.


American pop singer who is best recognized for having been one of the founding members of the pop group Village People. He is known for having represented the Native American in the group and for his work with several international charity organizations including the Native American College Fund and several AIDS foundations.
He won a scholarship at the age of 16 to study dance with the Ballet de Puerto Rico. He started his career as a nightclub dancer and one night while dancing at the New York discotheque The Anvil, he was discovered by French producer Jacques Morali. His first successful hit came in 1977 when he recorded the song "San Francisco".
He is also known for having been a member of the Board of Directors for the organizations Sixuvus Ltd as well as the Advisory Board of the Native American Music Association.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His mother was a dancer for the Copacabana during the 1940's and 1950's.


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In 1932, New York City, top reporter Lorena “Hick” Hickok starts each day with a front page byline—and finishes it swigging bourbon and planning her next big scoop. But an assignment to cover FDR’s campaign—and write a feature on his wife, Eleanor—turns Hick’s hard-won independent life on its ear. Soon her work, and the secret entanglement with the new first lady, will take her from New York and Washington to Scotts Run, West Virginia, where impoverished coal miners’ families wait in fear that the New Deal’s promised hope will pass them by. Together, Eleanor and Hick imagine how the new town of Arthurdale could change the fate of hundreds of lives. But doing what is right does not come cheap, and Hick will pay in ways she never could have imagined.
About the Author
Kelly O'Connor McNees is the critically acclaimed author of The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott, In Need of a Good Wife, and The Island of Doves. She lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter.
The combination of sympathetic yet flawed characters, rich atmospheric details about Depression-era America, and lyrical writing make this one a winner. McNees (The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott) has written an engaging, richly detailed historical romance about a once overlooked love story now receiving renewed attention. Highly recommended for readers of Theresa Fowler’s Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald or Paula McLain’s The Paris Wife.
McNees has given Hick a genuine voice both sympathetic and sad. This is a damaged woman in an unequal love story with the foregone conclusion that Hick’s longing will not be matched by her preoccupied lover. McNees’ convincing tale illuminates a difficult time for Americans and a woman following her heart, no matter the cost, in a world that had no place for a person like her.
Kelly O'Connor McNees's compassion for her characters and their exceptional situation make for a compelling tale. I ached for Hick, and rooted for her, and am so glad to see her getting her due.
Letters between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena ‘Hick’ Hickok inspire McNees’s rich exploration of their secret relationship. A moving and intimate glimpse of Hick and Roosevelt.
Fascinating to read from the very start. Undiscovered Country is one of those books that will stay with me. The writing is beautiful and the characters really came to life. This is a book that I warmly recommend to people that love to read biographical fiction!
A quiet, elegant, meaningful look at an affair that affected American history.
The adept historical novelist Kelly O’Connor McNees chronicles this daring relationship from Lorena Hickok’s point of view. McNees’s more politically detailed fiction has Hick’s ultimate solitude, and her disappointment, at its heart. McNees takes us through the women’s headiest romantic period . . . celebrat[ing] an Eleanor Roosevelt who is warm and affectionate.
Kelly O’Connor McNees writes so richly of women’s lives and struggles. Undiscovered Country is a tender story of strength and self-discovery.
— Eleanor Brown, New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters

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Reloop BeatMix 7.1
Reloop BeatMix is a controller add-on for the VirtualDJ program.
VirtualDub 1.4 was compiled with support to read ASF files.
Karaoke 5 is a K5, MIDI, KAR, KFN, MP3, WMA, MP3+CDG, WMA+CDG, CD+G, VS (Virtual Score) and VIDEO ( MP4, FLV,.
DJUCED 40° is a cross-platform DJ application that allows you to mix, control and enhance your audio tracks as well as to record your music.
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SupRip lets you detect text within subtitles as used by HD-DVD and Bluray movies.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On Nov. 8, Multnomah County voters will decide if gender-specific pronouns like she, he, his or hers should be removed from the county charter.
Measure 26-230, which was put forward to voters by county commissioners per the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee’s recommendation, will seek to replace these “gender-binary” pronouns with non-gender-specific titles like “the sheriff” or “chair of the board.”
If approved, the change would impact fewer than 10 sentences in the Multnomah County Charter. The measure would also follow similar changes made to county code in 2019.
“In 2019, Multnomah County updated its county code to include a statement that the code is gender inclusive and to replace gender-binary pronouns with gender-neutral pronouns,” the ballot measure states. “Similar changes have not yet been made to the charter.”
No arguments were submitted for or against the measure for the 2022 Oregon general election Voters Pamphlet. However, the local social welfare organization Basic Rights Oregon, which fights for equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians, told KOIN 6 News that it endorses the measure.
“We’re proud to endorse Measure 26-230,” Basic Rights Oregon stated. “It’s a simple way to make Multnomah County’s government more inclusive for all residents, and it recognizes the truth that nonbinary and gender-expansive people call Multnomah County home. County charters should be accurate, clear, and accessible, and replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terms will help achieve those goals.”

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Marina Bay Sands Seeking 1,500 More Rooms
Monday, 24 March 2014 01:59
Las Vegas Sands has asked the government of Singapore to increase its land allotment at Marina Bay Sands so it can add 1,500 more hotel rooms to the resort.
“We need more rooms,” said Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson said, who traveled to the city-state to make the company’s pitch in person. “We are running at 100% occupancy. On a bad day it’s 98%. No other hotel in the world runs like this except some in Vegas.”
Marina Bay Sands opened in the spring of 2010 at a cost of US$6 billion and is the largest hotel in Singapore with 2,563 rooms. LVS reported US$360 million in room revenue at the resort last year, an increase year on year of 11%. Average daily rate was $396 on 98.6% occupancy. The occupancy rate citywide was 86.3%.
LVS said the land allotment also will allow the company to add more MICE space, which it says will enhance government plans to further develop the downtown waterfront area where MBS is located with pedestrian walkways, performance spaces, a museum, restaurants and one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels.
MBS currently houses about 1.2 million square feet of meeting and convention space along with two Broadway-style theaters.

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NICK EICHER, HOST: It’s Monday morning, and a new work week for The World and Everything in It. Today is the 14th of January, 2019. Good morning to you. I’m Nick Eicher.
MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Well, the final tally is in for our end-of-year giving drive. And although we’d set a goal of 10,000, we did pull up a little short.
Now, you did hit more than 61 percent of the participation goal we’d set. And several hundred of you contributed into January and those gifts continue to come in, and we’re so grateful.
EICHER: You may remember, we stressed a participation goal and not a dollar goal. We emphasized a gift of any amount and we were trusting God that He would supply our needs.
And here’s what I want you to know, to take away from this drive: God met our needs in December in the 6,100 gifts you gave! We are essentially ON TRACK to hit budget.
We have plans to grow, and that’s going to have to await more resources to do that. But we’re essentially on budget, and I don’t want to understate the importance of that.
REICHARD: We did add resources to strengthen this program and our other efforts at WORLD this year—and the year-end drive did yield some impressive increases year-over-year. Your WORLD Mover participation increased 15.7 percent this year. That’s a solid increase. In dollars, you gave 12.3 percent more this year than last.
EICHER: We owe you a debt of gratitude, and our pledge to keep working hard to deliver this program to you every single day. So thanks very much!
REICHARD: Yes, so, so thankful.
Well, I’ve got a full load on the Legal Docket today and need to report on a couple of Supreme Court rulings. Both of these were unanimous rulings.
First, arbitration. The question was when two parties sign an arbitration agreement, and there’s a dispute as to whether something is subject to arbitration in the first place, who decides? The arbitrator or a judge?
Under applicable law, if parties agreed to let an arbitrator decide that threshold question, then the arbitrator can decide it. No need for a court to step in. Doesn’t matter whether one party believes the request to arbitrate is groundless.
EICHER: The second ruling makes clear that lawyer fees in court for social security cases are capped at 25 percent. That cap does not apply to work a lawyer does before the Social Security Administration.
OK, Mary. You warned us over the holidays that you were going to fly through some cases to catch up with December arguments. And I see here in the docket you weren’t kidding around. Four arguments today?
REICHARD: Ambitious, I know. Here goes:
Case one (Carpenter v Murphy): the rights of Native Americans.
Now, this is a recurring theme at the Supreme Court from previous years—and this year. This term alone the court has taken on questions of tax burdens on tribes and hunting rights.
This third dispute started in 1999 with a brutal murder on a dirt road in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. Patrick Murphy killed his girlfriend’s former lover in a drunken and jealous rage. The state court sentenced Murphy to death for killing the man. But the key to remember is this is a state court sentence. That part’s important.
EICHER: Yes, important because Murphy argues his case should have been tried in federal court. A law passed in 1885 called the Major Crimes Act says murder prosecutions by Native Americans in “Indian country” have to be prosecuted in the federal courts.
Both Murphy and his victim were members of the Muskogee Creek Nation. The murder took place within the boundaries of the reservation laid out under a treaty back in 1866.
REICHARD: But what exactly is “Indian country” in this day and age?
Congress passed no law explicitly to abolish the Creek reservation in Oklahoma.
Or, in legal terms, “disestablish” it.
But the state argued that’s not necessary. Evidence shows it has been disestablished.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor pushed back. Have a listen to the exchange between Justice Sotomayor and the state’s lawyer Lisa Blatt.
SOTOMAYOR: Exactly when did it do this? What’s the exact date?
BLATT: I mean, our position is it was done by statehood. Our position is more fundamentally that we don’t have to give you a state, a date—
SOTOMAYOR: But at statehood, the tribe was still in existence. Shortly thereafter, Congress says it’s not going to disemember it. And tribal members still owned property. They were getting property, and it was only after that that the government began to — it wasn’t even that it took the land away from the Indians; that through trickery and deceit, they were permitted to sell off their lands, but I’m trying to figure out exactly when.
BLATT: Sure. So again we don’t have to give you a date. Rome did not fall in a day. We know it fell by 476, but it was sacked several times before that.
Or, as the Native American news source Indian Country Today termed it: “bureaucratic genocide, bit by bit.”
Here’s a bit of history. In the first half of the 19th Century, the federal government forced the Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Seminole tribes, among others, to move to Oklahoma. They had to leave what’s now mostly Georgia and Alabama. Thousands died from exposure, disease, and starvation in that series of forced migrations. These migrations we know as The Trail of Tears.
Today, the Muscogee Creek Nation is headquartered in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. More than 86,000 people are citizens.
The Tenth Circuit appeals court reaffirmed the nation’s status as a reservation in 2017. Unless the Supreme Court overturns it, this means the Creek Nation retains jurisdiction over tribal citizens.
And now back to the case: That means Patrick Murphy gets a new trial. Remember, he’s on death row.
This is consequential.
Murphy’s lawyer countered the state’s warning that thousands of criminals will demand new trials and other sky-will-fall scenarios, should the High Court affirm the reservation exists.
Two tools of the law are in conflict here: law and history.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh was well aware of that as he questioned Murphy’s lawyer Ian Gershengorn.
KAVANAUGH: The historical practice for a century has been against you. And stability is a critical value in judicial decision-making, and we would be departing from that and creating a great deal of turmoil. And so why shouldn’t the historical practice, the contemporaneous understanding, the 100 years, all the practical implications say leave well enough alone here?
A bit later, Gershengorn answered him: look to the words of Congress.
GERSHENGORN: It was land set aside for the use and residents of the tribe. Congress repeatedly referred to it as a reservation. It’s noted in our brief. In the 1866 treaty, the Creek reservation. In the 1866 Cherokee treaty, the Creek reservation. In the 1873 statute, authorizes the secretary to negotiate a cession of the Creek reservation. Congress chose precisely the words that don’t disestablish when it acted.
The Department of Justice sided with Oklahoma in this case. Both emphasize that ruling in favor of Murphy jeopardizes the state’s authority over half the state.
If the High Court upholds the court below, it isn’t as though half of Oklahoma goes away. It’ll mean members of the tribe will have tribal courts and federal courts handling cases, and perhaps other tweaks to the overall governance of the tribe and the state.
OK, how’m I doing on time? That one needed lots of background.
The rest of these, I’ll sprint.
Case two: Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission. This one’s a fraud case. The question is whether an investment banker who knowingly emailed misrepresentations to investors is guilty of all parts of a certain SEC rule.
Francis Lorenzo didn’t create the fraudulent statements, and his boss directed him to send them—and he did. But does that make him guilty of being part of a fraudulent scheme?
Now listen for this: Lorenzo’s lawyer is going to run into a bit of a buzzsaw. And it’s not complicated to figure out why: When a guy is a crook as far as other parts of a law, it’s really tough to get a lot of sympathy when that same guy tries splitting hairs. You’ll hear an exchange beginning with Justice Elena Kagan and Lorenzo’s lawyer Robert Heim.
KAGAN: He fit within that language. He engaged in an act that operated as a fraud.
HEIM: Well, Justice Kagan, our view is that you can’t take that language in a vacuum. You have to consider in the context of the statutory framework that Congress has put into place for it.
But Justice Stephen Breyer, as he so often does, calls attention to the backdrop.
BREYER: I thought he sent his email around to people and said this company, which he knew was worthless from their filing, has $10 million in assets, which he knew wasn’t true, and also had $43 million other to back it up, which he knew wasn’t true.
And his defense was, well, ‘I only sent it because my boss told me …’ And so, fine, then he’s not the maker. But it seems pretty bad … . Maybe he didn’t make the statement, but he was sure a big deal participant.
HEIM: Yes, Justice Breyer. And—and to be clear, Mr. Lorenzo acknowledged in the record at the trial that he made a mistake.
A “mistake?” Isn’t that when you inadvertently write down “3” when you heard “4?” I think Heim makes a mistake here and I don’t think that’s going to convince at least five justices to hand Lorenzo a win.
But I’ve been wrong before!
Case three: Taxes, government employees, and fair treatment.
James Dawson mostly worked as a U.S. Marshal. His state of West Virginia exempts certain state and local employees such as firefighters from paying state taxes on their retirement income. But the state does tax Dawson’s federal U.S. marshal retirement. He says that’s not fair.
Crucially, he says West Virginia is violating federal law. Listen here as his lawyer, Lawrence Rosenberg, cites the Chief Justice from 1819 John Marshall for another reason:
ROSENBERG: In McCulloch v. Maryland, the court said that, in general, we don’t want to be micromanaging all the details of state taxation.
SCOTUSblog pointed out that case is far better known for something else: the line, “the power to tax is the power to destroy.”
This idea seemed to resonate with the justices. Pity West Virginia state solicitor general Lindsay See. She faced a bench of resolute-looking faces. Have a listen to Justice Breyer.
BREYER: But what you say is, let’s look at the state plan here and let’s look at the federal plan. So you’re saying they’re the same people. They do the same thing. Is there discrimination? And you just seem to me to say: No, but the other side says, hey, they get a tax break and we don’t. Now that sounds like discrimination. I mean, it may be justified, or whatever it is. But the question is, is there discrimination? How do you explain that?
West Virginia’s lawyer tried to get the justices to look beyond who signs the check and instead parse job duties.
If Dawson wins, which I think he will, I think you can expect claims galore from other retired federal employees in West Virginia.
Case four, final case: If you sue an employer for lost wages and you win, should the employer also pay employment taxes on the award?
Michael Loos worked for BNSF Railway until 2012, when his boss fired him, citing absenteeism. Well, Loos suffered an injury on the job and that’s what kept him at home. Loos sued and a jury awarded him $30,000 in lost wages and $11,000 for medical expenses.
The company wants to offset that $30,000 in lost wages by the amount Loos would owe in taxes.
Listen to this exchange, starting with Justice Neil Gorsuch followed by an unusually blunt lawyer for the company, Lisa Blatt. (You heard her earlier in the Native American case.)
GORSUCH: I think of it as the compensation that an - an employer voluntarily gives the employee. So not just the hourly wage, but the sick time, the vacation time might be included as part of the package, for the services when you are present, I include that payment. I think of a judgment of a court for negligence get — awarded involuntarily against the employer’s consent as something very different. What’s wrong with that?
BLATT: Okay. I don’t want to call it simplistic, but I do think it’s wrong.
GORSUCH: Go ahead.
BLATT: Okay. Here’s why. I mean, there’s absolutely nothing in the statute that makes anything that you said relevant. It just has to be a payment for services rendered.
The Railway points to risk that its retirement system might fail if the court rules against it.
The lawyer for Loos hinted at a nefarious motive on the part of the company: the railway wants to save some money with labels here. If injured workers settle out of court, the settlement money can be called “pain and suffering” money and not “lost wages” money. And then the company could avoid paying employment taxes.
I didn’t hear any clear majority leaning either direction on this one.
And that’s this week’s really fast Legal Docket!

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What’s Next in Clinical TMS Study for PTSD, MDD
In a recently-published commentary, researchers discussed the growing interest in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD), and what it brings in patient symptoms.
Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Cognition in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Children
In cerebral palsy (CP) cognitive development is one of the major problems seen which hamper the mental development and deprive the child to achieve normal development to survive the normal quality of life.
Brain Stimulation May Improve Cognitive Functioning Faster and More Efficiently
Working memory is the amount of information you can hold and manipulate in the mind at one time and is something that brain training activities designed for the elderly revolve around.
Transcranial Brain Stimulation May Improve Cognition and Memory
A key concept in demonstrating improvement of the working memory system is task transfer – if working memory has been improved, then that improvement should be evident...
The Impact Of Early Visual Cortex Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation On Visual Working Memory Precision And Guess Rate
Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated that activity patterns in early visual areas predict stimulus properties actively maintained in visual working memory.
Can’t Conquer Depression? How Magnets Can Help
Most people with depression feel better with treatment. But about 30 percent can’t seem to shake off their depression. This is especially true if you respond poorly — or don’t respond at all — to antidepressants.
tDCS-induced Modulation of GABA Levels and Resting-State Functional Connectivity in Older Adults
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) modulates human behavior, neuronal patterns and metabolite concentrations, with exciting potential for neurorehabilitation.
Efficacy of theta burst stimulation (TBS) for major depression: An exploratory meta-analysis of randomized and sham-controlled trials
Theta burst stimulation (TBS) has been proposed as a novel treatment for major depression (MD). However, randomized and sham-controlled trials (RCTs) published to date have yielded heterogeneous clinical results and we have thus carried out the present systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis of RCTs to evaluate this issue.
Evaluation of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant major depression and the impact of anxiety symptoms on outcome
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in patients with treatment-resistant major depression and to explore the relationship between the outcome and comorbid anxiety symptoms.
High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Improves Functional Recovery by Enhancing Neurogenesis and Activating BDNF/TrkB Signaling in Ischemic Rats
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has rapidly become an attractive therapeutic approach for stroke. However, the mechanisms underlying this remain elusive. This study aimed to investigate whether high-frequency rTMS improves functional recovery mediated by enhanced neurogenesis and activation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)/tropomyosin-related kinase B (TrkB) pathway and to compare the effect of conventional 20 Hz rTMS and intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on ischemic rats. Rats after rTMS were sacrificed seven and 14 days after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO), following evaluation of neurological function.


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CAROLYN THOMPSON, MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER
Buffalo, NY (AP) —White shooters accused of slaughtering 10 blacks in a Buffalo supermarket date back to November to staging a live-streaming attack on African Americans, shooting from a car. After practicing, I moved from home to the scout for hours in March. Leave the store according to a detailed diary entry that looks like he posted online.
The diary keeper posted a hand-painted map of the grocery store and a tally of the number of blacks counted there, how the black guards in the supermarket confronted him that day and what he was doing. He talked about what he asked. A black guard was among the dead in a Saturday rampage.
A diary taken from the chat platform Discord came to light two days after 18-year-old Payton Gendron allegedly fired with an AR-15-style rifle at the Tops Friendly Market. According to officials, he wore a bulletproof vest and used a helmet camera to livestream the bloodbath over the internet.
He surrendered in a supermarket and was charged with murder over the weekend. He pleaded not guilty and was imprisoned under suicide surveillance. Federal authorities are considering accusing hate crimes.
A copy of the online material was shared with the Associated Press by Mark Andre Argentina, a researcher at the International Center for Radicalization and Political Violence Studies based in London.
The diary record seems to have been posted publicly before the attack. Prior to that, it was unclear if the entry was widely visible. Experts said it was possible, but it was unlikely that the diary was modified by anyone other than the author.
Stephen Belongia, Buffalo’s top FBI agent, called Gendron’s discord on Monday, citing a post on body armor and guns that investigators abused federal authorities last month. He said he was watching the activity of. Belongia did not reveal the details of the call that the AP got.
But apparently in a post by Gendron on April 17, he urged readers to kill the FBI and investigators at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
A message asking for comment was left to Gendron’s lawyer. No one answered the door of his family’s house.
Violence spread sadness and anger in Buffalo and beyond.
Former Buffalo Fire Department Director Garnell Whitfield Jr., who lost his 86-year-old mother Ruth Whitfield in a shooting, how can the country allow the country to repeat the history of racist killings? Asked.
“We’re not just hurt. We’re angry,” Whitfield said in a press conference with civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and others. “We treat people politely and even love our enemies.”
“And you expect us to repeat this over and over again — forgive and forget over and over again,” he continued. “The people we choose and trust in our offices in this country are doing our best not to protect us or consider us equal.”
Victims also included men buying cakes for their grandchildren. A church butler who helps people go home with groceries. And supermarket guards.
The online diary details a March 8 reconnaissance visit to Buffalo, about 200 miles (320 km) from Gendron’s home in Conklin, NY.
Buffalo police commissioner Joseph Gramagria said at a news conference that there was information that Gendron was in Buffalo in March, but Gramagria refused to make further statements.
The Commissioner said many investigators are working to obtain and review Gendron’s online posts.
“There are many societies that are being seen, verified, and captured,” Gramagria said. “Some of them need warrants that need to be offered on various social media platforms.”
The diary author said he talked about checking targets, including Tops Friendly Markets, where security guards asked him what he was doing after his second visit of the day. He made excuses for data collection and left shortly — he wrote, “a close call.”
According to a 180-page document allegedly written by Gendron, the attack was aimed at terrorizing and leaving the country for all non-white and non-Christians. Federal officials said they were working to confirm the authenticity of the document.
Gendron was temporarily under the watchful eye of the authorities last spring when state police were called to high school for reports of a threatening remark by a 17-year-old boy at the time.
FBI agent Belongia said Gendron answered questions about future plans and said he wanted to commit murder-suicide.
A December discord post revealed by Gendron gave the answer to a question about retirement in an economics class, saying that he had to spend “one of the worst nights of my life” at the hospital. Said.
Gramagria said Gendron is no longer in contact with law enforcement agencies after being hospitalized for a day and a half after being evaluated for mental health. In a phone call with Belongia, Gramagria said at the time that state police “did everything within the limits of the law.”
It was unclear whether authorities were able to invoke New York’s “danger signal” regulations. This allows law enforcement agencies, school officials, and families to ask the court to order the seizure of guns from people who are considered dangerous.
Federal law prohibits people from owning guns if a judge finds that they have a “mental deficiency” or is detained in a mental hospital. Evaluation alone does not trigger a ban.
At the White House, President Joe Biden, who planned a visit to Buffalo on Tuesday, paid tribute to one of the victims, a security guard, and retired police officer Aaron Salter.
The salter repeatedly fired at the attacker, hitting an armored vest at least once before being shot and killed. Biden said Salter “saved his life in an attempt to save others.”
Officials said three were injured, in addition to the ten blacks killed. One is black and two are white.
Geneta Everhart said his son, Zaire Goodman, an employee of the supermarket, was helping shoppers outside when he saw a man get out of the car with military equipment and point his gun at him. Then the bullet hit Goodman on the neck.
“Mom! Mom, come here now, come here now! Shot!” He told his mother on the phone. Goodman, 20, was discharged on Monday and was on track, his mother said.
In a livestream video of an attack spreading online, Gendron trained a white man wandering behind a checkout counter with a weapon, but said, “I’m sorry!” I didn’t shoot. Screenshots claiming to be from the broadcast appear to show racist terms against blacks scribbled on his rifle.
This story was modified to show that Whitfield, not his father, was a former Buffalo Fire Department Chief.
Associated Press reporter Robert Bumstead in Buffalo; Michael Hill in Conklin; Dave Collins in Hartford, Connecticut. And Karen Matthews, Aaron Morrison, and Jennifer Peltz of New York contributed to this report. Tucker and Balsamo reported from Washington, and Sisak reported from New York.
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After having a lunch break at the market of Karima, we walk along the train tracks alongside the river Nile. We have heard that there are small boats crossing the river, and the possibility to visit Nuri like that. It sounds interesting, and we find a rare traveller who is looking for the same boats. People do point us further upstream, but when we see some small boats on the river bank, no one is around, and on the other side, we do not see anyone either. We decide to take the minibus after all. When asking around at the bus stand in Karima, we are told that the minivan which is almost full can drop us off at the pyramids, but when we arrive after a half hour drive, it turns out to that Nuri is the other way and we have to catch yet another minivan. When we finally arrive in Nuri, it is a short walk to the pyramids. We are still early, and the ancient structures are still baking in the sun. We take a break at the foot of one of them. Two guys come to us, separately, to ask for tickets, and as in El Kurru, it turns out we had to buy it before arriving at the museum. We manage to convince the guys that we are staying with someone working at the museum and that we will pay later. One of them lingers around for a while, before disappearing behind one of the pyramids. Other than these two men, we do not see anyone else at the site, which adds to the feeling of desolation of the place.
When the sun is finally lower and the light more friendly, we start a discovery walk around the pyramids. The shadows on the eastern side are getting longer, and seeing the pyramids from various angles gives us the full picture. On the other side of the pyramids, we see a small village, and we walk back towards the sun side of the big monumental structures. We are at the edge of the desert; the pyramids are slowly being claimed by the sand. You can actually climb to the top of some lower ones over sand dunes that have formed over time. The biggest pyramid here houses the remains of Taharqa, the 7th century king and one of the most remarkable Kushite kings, and a ruler over the largest extent the Nubian empire ever knew. His pyramid was the first to be built here, and it meant a move from the royal cemetery we had seen earlier that day at El Kurru.
The pyramids are all rough ruins of the polished structures they must have been once upon a long time ago. No smooth surface like the pyramids at Jebel Barkal. Even the large blocks of stone with which the pyramids have been built have not been respected, and some of them have been removed to be used in much more recent, and down-to-earth, buildings in the neighbourhood. But the state of decay of these pyramids is precisely their attraction. Towards the Nile in the west, there are much smaller pyramids which are even more ruined: here, the queens were buried. When the moment comes to leave, we start walking back, looking at the pyramids again, before walking to the small roundabout where a minivan fills up quickly.
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This week is the last of the 7 Haftarot of Consolation before Rosh Hashanah. A reminder that Rambam Sephardi selihot are at 5:50am at the Elstree Shteible; 7:00am on Sunday followed by Hatarat Nedarim. For our full list of Rosh Hashanah 5777 service times, please click here.
Parshat Nitsabim is the 8th in the Book of Deuteronomy spanning chapters 29:9-30:20. It is always read on the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah.
Summary: Moshe reminded Bnei Yisrael they ‘stood today before G-d’ as a nation, from the exalted princes to their lowliest class, established as a divinely-chosen people. Their decision to follow G-d’s Will would affect them and successive generations.
Violation of the expected Code of Conduct, in particular, worshipping idolatry, would unleash a torrent of curses, including Exile from their homeland. Even those secretly planning the private worship of idolatry would be separated out for punishment.
Eventually, nations from afar would wonder in dismay at the devastation, asking ‘what caused this great destruction?’ They’d be told, because the people worshipped other gods they were cast out to foreign lands.
‘Hidden things would be known to G-d; while the revealed would remain an everlasting calling upon Bnei Yisrael to fulfil the Torah’. (Deut 29:28)
Chapter 30 describes the process of return in slow stages, once the people reflected on their misfortune and began seeking G-d again. G-d too would ‘return them’; first, they’d be gathered from exile and restored to their land. They’d be able again in their hearts to worship the Almighty; the curses would be levelled against their enemies instead.
When they resumed performing G-d’s commands in the land, they’d be blessed with good harvests and prolific flocks; leading to a return ‘with their whole heart and soul’.
Moshe reminded the people the Torah wasn’t beyond reach in Heaven or distant beyond the Seas, but in their mouths and hearts. They’d been given a choice between Life & Good and Death & Evil. Choosing to worship G-d would result in blessings; choosing to worship false deities would lead to their destruction.
‘Choose life so you and your offspring shall live. To love, cleave and hearken to the Almighty’s voice, this is your life and the length of your days, to dwell in the land that was promised to your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.’ (Deut 30:20)
Comment: Recited together with VaYelekh except during leap years, Nitsabim repeats the challenge to Bnei Yisael to accept their new covenant with G-d, listed in Parshat Ki Tabo. It contains a final warning from Moshe to Bnei Yisrael that their choice would be as grave as choosing between Life & Death.
Rabbi David Fohrman explained exquisitely that the process of Teshuvah described in Chapter 30 is a ‘dance of rejuvenation’ between the Jewish people and G-d. By their own volition, and trapped in a terrible cycle of curses, an exhausted and exiled Jewish people realise they can only survive by returning to the G-d of their forefathers.
But once they begin the first mental and emotional steps to return, their efforts are aided immensely by Divine benevolence. The more we want to return to G-d, the more our path is made easier. It begins with rational thought, is enhanced emotionally by the small successes we experience, and blossoms into a fully active return of ‘heart and soul’.
For those of us too numb to begin recognising how disconnected we are, the first step is in acknowledging the barriers and mentally willing them to be removed. Though it may seem an impossible task, those who have tried to change just one small issue in their lives have found enormous spiritual support awaiting them.
With Rosh Hashanah less than 4 days away, isn’t it worth the effort to spend a small amount of time in reflection? What do we have to lose?


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Milton Glaser (1929-2020) was a graphic designer from the United States. He was born and raised in New York, where he was active professionally.
He studied at the Cooper Union in New York.
The colourful posters of designer-illustrator Milton Glaser epitomise an era for the Woodstock generation. His psychedelic ‘American Sixties style’ was a synthesis of various influences ranging from Surrealism to Islamic painting. His ongoing interest in new subjects and techniques has kept his work fresh and ever-changing over the years.
Glaser co-founded Push Pin Studios in New York in 1954 and remained one of its main driving forces throughout the 1960s, along with Seymour Chwast. During that time, he created images that became extremely popular, such as ‘the Dylan poster,’ which was intended as an inclosure for one of Bob Dylan’s albums. Flowers frequently appeared in his work as a symbol of life and love; another recurring motif was his use of heavily decorated novelty alphabets with names like ‘Baby Fat’ and ‘Baby Teeth.’ Glaser’s artistic imagery appeared in various graphic forms, including book jackets, posters, and record covers.
A celebration of his popularity came in 1973 with the publication of the extensive, glossy collection of works, Milton Glaser: Graphic Design (Overlook Press, New York, 1973). Glaser was the first graphic designer to be profiled in this way, and thus the trend of graphic design coffee-table books began.
The 1970s saw the rise of prestigious one-person shows (MoMA, Pompidou Centre in Paris). It also resulted in a decrease in his involvement in Push Pin. As time passed, he expanded into new graphic areas such as corporate identities and interiors. He was responsible for one of the most iconic motifs, ‘I ❤ NY,’ which has been pirated and produced in countless variations.
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Airbnb may have been founded on the premise of renting out spare sofa or bed space as a cheap alternative to hotels, but the company has moved upmarket in a big way, and is about to take that up another notch. The company is in the late stages of acquiring Luxury Retreats, an Airbnb-style service that focuses on high-end homes, for a price believed to be around $200 million, our sources say.
The potential deal for Luxury Retreats was first reported by Bloomberg, at a price of under $300 million.
Airbnb, one source notes, “is deeply interested in the company because of their extremely talented team with deep experience in the luxury segment. Their capability in the luxury is unrivalled and complimentary to the capabilities at Airbnb.” Homes on the platform include a villa owned by Francis Ford-Coppola in Puglia, Italy; and Richard Branson’s Necker Island.
This would fit in with Airbnb’s wider remit, too, to continue diversifying its user base and income, potentially ahead of a public listing. The company has now raised close to $3 billion and last summer filed to raise $850 million at a $30 billion valuation.
We have another clue that points to the deal: in addition to our other sourcing, when I emailed Joe Poulin, the CEO and co-founder of Luxury Retreats, to see if he could tell me anything, I received a reply directly from an Airbnb spokesperson — who I had not contacted yet.
He provided the following comment: “We are always looking to provide our community with access to new and different options, but we have no announcements to make.”
Luxury Retreats — based out of Montreal, Canada — has raised $16 million in funding. As we noted when we covered their last round in 2015, of $11 million, the company had been already profitable for years.
The company has tapped into an explosion of interest in the Airbnb-style of finding and renting homes, which has touched even the high end of the market.
“The sharing economy has exploded in popularity and we see a big opportunity in delivering predictability and consistency to our guests,” Poulin told me at the time of the funding.
Others in the same market include OneFineStay, which was recently acquired by AccorHotels for $170M; Index- and GV-backed Secret Escapes, a membership flash sales site for luxury holidays; and HomeAway has its own sub-brand, the similarly named Luxury Rentals.
Luxury Retreats is a bit different from these because of its attention to vetting sites — or “curation” as Poulin calls it — and generally making the walls of its sharing sandbox just that much higher. This is also consistent with how Airbnb has been trying to develop attention to the quality of its service.
“You can’t just load a property and go,” said Poulin. “Our peel off is that we have a little more control. It’s not fully peer to peer because we certify all properties. There is a need for driving business on the high end. Luxury is not sold, it’s delivered.”
The company works on a 20 percent commission “and in some instances a bit more,” depending on the needs of their high-end clientele. That works out to be not much more than the aggregate commission Airbnb and others makes when a property is listed there. Airbnb charges five percent or so to the homeowner, and then a further six – 12 percent on the guest side, and that’s before cleaning fees.
This is in addition to a deal in the works at Airbnb, for crowdfunding platform Tilt, for north of $50 million.
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Bohemian vs. Scandinavian Furniture Style: A Clash of Creativity and Minimalism
When it comes to decorating your living space, your choice of furniture can significantly impact the overall ambiance and style. Two popular and contrasting design aesthetics that have captured the hearts of interior enthusiasts worldwide are Bohemian and Scandinavian styles. Both styles have their unique characteristics and charm, and choosing between them can be a delightful dilemma like this minimal custom furniture range.
In this article, we'll take a deep dive into the Bohemian and Scandinavian furniture styles, exploring their origins, key elements, and how to make the right choice for your home.
Bohemian Style: The Eclectic Expression
Originating from the unconventional lifestyle of the Bohemian artists in the 19th century, the Bohemian style is all about embracing a free-spirited and eclectic approach to interior design. Bohemian furniture is a melting pot of colors, patterns, and textures, reflecting the vibrant and artistic nature of this style.
Color Palette: Bohemian interiors are known for their bold and vibrant color schemes. Deep reds, vibrant blues, earthy greens, and rich purples come together to create a visually stimulating environment.
Patterns and Textures: The Bohemian style is a paradise for pattern lovers. You'll find a mix of geometric, floral, and ethnic patterns on furniture and textiles. Layering various textures, such as silk, velvet, and Moroccan rugs, adds depth and warmth to the space.
Eclectic Furnishings: Bohemian furniture is characterized by its diversity. Expect to see a variety of vintage and handcrafted pieces, including intricate wooden tables, exotic lamps, and plush sofas draped in colorful throws and cushions.
Personal Touch: Bohemian décor often incorporates personal mementos, travel souvenirs, and artwork, creating a space that tells a unique story and feels deeply personal.
Scandinavian Style: The Essence of Simplicity
In stark contrast to the Bohemian style, Scandinavian design is known for its simplicity, minimalism, and functionality. Emerging in the early 20th century, Scandinavian furniture embodies the Nordic spirit of embracing the beauty of simplicity.
Neutral Color Palette: Scandinavian interiors are characterized by a muted color palette dominated by whites, soft grays, and pale blues. This creates a sense of airiness and light in the space.
Clean Lines and Functional Design: Scandinavian furniture prioritizes functionality without compromising on aesthetics. Expect to find clean, straight lines and pieces that are designed with practicality in mind.
Natural Materials: Wood is a star player in Scandinavian design. Furniture pieces like these minimal bookshelves are often crafted from light woods like pine, birch, and ash, adding warmth and a connection to nature to the space.
Minimalistic Decor: Clutter is the enemy of Scandinavian design. Furnishings are kept to a minimum, and decorative items are thoughtfully chosen to maintain a clutter-free environment.
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Selecting between these two captivating styles ultimately boils down to your personal preferences and the atmosphere you want to create in your home. Here are some considerations to help you make the right choice:
Personality: If you're a free spirit who loves vibrant colors and embraces a more maximalist approach to design, Bohemian might be your go-to style. However, if you prefer simplicity, cleanliness, and functionality, Scandinavian design may suit you better.
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He may forever be linked with Manhattan, but Woody Allen also feels some amore for Rome. The filmmaker’s To Rome With Love is the closing night film for the inaugural Italian Contemporary Film Festival.
It will be the Canadian premiere for the film, which features a star-studded cast including Canadian actress Ellen Page, Alec Baldwin, Roberto Benigni, Penélope Cruz, Judy Davis and Jesse Eisenberg. Cast member Monica Nappo, who plays Sofia, will be at the screening.
The film festival takes place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox from June 26 to July 1 and features a wide array of Italian films.


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As a reminder, fees are due at the end of the registration period for the sport you are registering for. If you have not paid fees for the current sports season you will not be allowed to register for the next available sports season until those fees have been paid. We want every child to have the opportunity to play sports at our parish so if for some reason you are unable to make the payment please contact us as soon as possible.
The April Athletic Association Meeting Will Be Held
Tuesday April 15th , 7:00 PM
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Neon Meta Exchange (NEX) is an upcoming ICO on the NEO platform. It was announced in October 2017. Developed by City of Zion, it offers a platform for the creation of payment solutions and decentralised exchanges on NEO. NEX is built on a new protocol developed within the NEO ecosystem. It will have a reference exchange application for easier integration with the exchanges and payment services that developers build.
The NEX token sale is expected to take place in April 2018 though no specific date has been confirmed as yet. Before the token sale begins, two lotteries will be conducted among all registered users. This is in order to select participants for the token sale.
The token sale will feature two rounds of sales for fairer distribution. Round 1 of the token sale will take place in April 2018 and last approximately 1 day. If all of the NEX tokens are not sold after the first round, the second round will be open to the original lottery winners. Round 2 will last for 2 additional days or until all of the NEX tokens are sold. Round 1 has a maximum contribution of $1,000 per person and round 2 has a maximum contribution of $9,000 per person.
It will be open-sourced and have an MIT license. This legal framework has been developed by the NEO Council. It will allow the running of ICOs that are legally compliant. The max supply is 50 million with the ICO sale amount being 25 million. The price for both rounds will be $1 per 1 NEX.
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Toyer Grear et al v. Comcast Corporation
||Toyer Grear and Joycelyn Harris
||December 4, 2014
||US District Court for the Northern District of California
||Jeffrey S. White
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Wahconah Regional High School
• Inspired by global demonstrations for change, two students created a local forum.
Berkshire Eagle 08/22/2012, Page B05
By Jenn Smith
Berkshire Eagle Staff
DALTON — Eleven months ago, people of all ages across the nation rallied behind the Occupy movement, the popular push to get politicians, bankers and other powers-that-be to rethink and develop ways to create more equitable economics and sustainable communities.
Inspired by the movement, Chris Darroch, now a rising senior at Wahconah Regional High School, created the Students Committee for Change, or SCC, an online Facebook forum last fall.
The site is still active and now hosts 155 members.
“ The Occupy stuff died down, but we’ve stayed kind of active,” Darroch told The Eagle on Tuesday.
This past year, Darroch and his classmates have held online discussions ranging from the Protect IP Act and Stop Online Piracy Act to water bottle recycling to issues with class schedules.
As Shivaram Muruga, a rising senior and SCC founding member, the discussions have been about “ really anything that affects students.”
“Right now, the price of college and health care are also big concerns,” Muruga said.
In addition, they’ve hosted a forum where seniors were able to pose questions about government and policies directly to state Rep. Paul Mark. They also held a televised debate among students about what the U. S. government should do about war and troops in the Middle East.
Back in April, some SCC members attended a Berkshire Chamber of Commerce forum with Mark and House Speaker Robert DeLeo.
“I think it’s great that they want to get involved and it’s amazing to me that they’re actually taking an interest [in political issues],” said Mark.
“Some of the students might be 18, others aren’t yet. But when they’re ready to vote, they’ll be able to make an informed decision,” he said.
Mark said that of all his constituents, he really hears from students. He said a student group in nearby Greenfield hosts an annual Franklin County Legislative Forum for Youth — something Mark said he’d support if students here were interested in organizing it. Heading into a new school year and their last year of high school, Darroch and Muruga said they’ll continue to host the Students Committee for Change and address issues brought up, including the November elections. They’ll also be looking to develop their own futures: Darroch is looking for colleges where he can study political science, while Muruga is interested in becoming a physician.
“I think students today see a lot of people complaining, but they don’t see a lot of people doing anything about it,” said Darroch.
“ The biggest problem is keeping people interested. Students have a lot on their minds like sports, working, school. We’re trying to remind them that some of these other issues are really important too,” he said.


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I loved the triptych of houses made by lovely Jo Firth Young, Designer for Paper Artsy, and thought I would use up some of the sheets of Chatsworth transferred onto canvas I had left, together with some canvas arches I had had in my stash for ages which I thought would work great for houses, with some more Chatsworth transferred onto them. I used Paper Artsy script tissue as the base of my canvas with some stencilling. At the bottom I used Darcy's grasses stamp and I found to add depth it works well if you turn it upside down and just use the bottom part along the edge for some stumpy grass. For the doors and chimney I have used some Thorndon Hall canvas, with painted buttons. The flowers on the far ends are made as per my blog post here.
I am entering this into the September challenge here.


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Shaving is dangerous because the cat’s skin is so thin from age and/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat’s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.
Now that we’ve established cat matting can’t be brushed out, sprayed out or washed out, what options are available? The two ways of safely removing mats are either combing them out fully or shaving them out with professional pet clippers.
Cat Depression After Shaving. As robust as their independent personalities seem to be, our furry little friends do not like change. Having a haircut or a trim can leave them feeling a little invaded, especially if they don’t take kindly to the grooming process and/or find it traumatic.
Cat groomers go above and beyond your regular brushing session. They tackle matted fur and knots and provide a trim to long-haired pets who need more maintenance. For example, some groomers will shave a cat’s fur to ½ length (if that’s what the customer wants.)
Mats in cat fur are not only unsightly, but they are also painful to your cat. They can lead to skin irritation and infection if they’re not removed.
In some unfortunate situations, cats can have traumatic experiences with their groomers. If your cat is showing trauma responses like hiding or losing appetite since they’ve gotten home from their appointment, this could be the case.
Dry Skin & Matted Fur
However, many cat owners absolutely swear by using olive oil topically on cats. Not to combat dry skin, but to remove pesky matted fur! To do this, use a syringe (the non-needle kind) to apply olive oil to the base of the matt as close to the skin as possible, gently rub it in, and then—poof!
Generally, a shaved healthy cat should start to grow some fluff back after a couple of weeks. Short-haired cats will have their hair back within 2 months, while long-haired cats may have to wait as long as 6 months before their coat is fully regrown.
One of the ways that animals, including cats, maintain their body temperature is through their fur. While a cat that’s been shaved may be cooler in the summer, it’s possible they can actually become overheated or too cold if they lose their ability to thermoregulate.
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This is due to the mats constantly pulling and tugging on kitty’s skin as it moves, walks and rolls around. But once the mats are often, sensation can rush back to your cat’s skin causing them to be more sensitive and even for them to cause wounds to develop days later.
The national average cost of cat grooming is $50, with most pet owners spending between $30 and $70.Cat Grooming Cost.
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As mentioned above, the lion cut is most useful for the long-haired cats, and not really required on the shorter haired. As the cat ages, and gets to be considered old, the lion cut can become more dangerous. Depending on the age and fragility of the cat, some will not be able to tolerate this type of groom.
You only need to shave off the mats. As soon as you see fur that looks untangled enough that you could comb through it, stop shaving. This will keep you from accidentally injuring your cat with the clippers. Once you’ve shaved off the worst of the matting, stop and attempt to comb out your cat’s coat again.
The main cause for matted cat fur is down to a change in your cat’s grooming habits. The bristles on their tongue usually comb the hair and prevent it from getting tangled, while simultaneously removing any dirt. Grooming also helps to move oils along the strands of hair to keep it moisturized and healthy.
When a cat sheds their undercoat, the fur can become caught in the top coat. If a cat’s fur becomes dirty or oily, it can also become entwined and matted. Matting can also occur in places on the cat’s body that involves a lot of movement such as between the legs, under the chest, and around the collar.
Shaving can be a drastic change for felines. They might feel violated and vulnerable, leading to episodes of depression. They might feel relieved after the removal of a mat, or afraid and sensitive, especially if their skin becomes irritated.
Cats that are groomed regularly find the process much less stressful and are happier after their groom is complete.
Overstimulation and session length
Cats can become irritated with the grooming process if the sessions are always long and include tedious work picking out matted areas from their fur. Mats in the fur can be painful which can easily cause your cat to dislike grooming sessions.
If the mats are only affecting your cat’s fur, a professional groomer can remove them either by combing or by shaving them off with electric clippers. If the mats are affecting the skin as well, veterinary care may be needed to remove them and care for any inflammation and irritation of the skin.
If your cat has been clipped and the hair is failing to grow back, it may be due to a hormonal deficiency or imbalance. In order to diagnose this, blood samples are necessary to measure concentrations of various hormones.
Even though a cat doesn’t need to be shaved or trimmed, you certainly can trim or shave your cat’s coat if you so desire. Contrary to what you may have heard, shaving a cat is not cruel as long as it’s done by a professional and the cat is not unnecessarily upset or stressed by the process.
If you trim a cat’s whiskers, it often will become disoriented and have trouble moving around. A lost whisker will eventually grow back, but the cat will miss even one. Cutting the whiskers is akin to lopping off the ends of our fingers.

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The Criminal Investigation/Detective Bureau coordinates all Megan’s Law registration and investigation. This law was passed after the murder and sexual assault of a child. This happened in July 1994 in Hamilton Township in New Jersey and the law requiring persons convicted of sexual predator behavior to be registered and the public to be notified of offender’s locations. Public notifications are dependent on threat level assessments.
As a result of Megan's death, the longstanding legal requirement prohibiting law enforcement from advising the public of serious and high-risk sex offenders living in a community was brought to national attention. On May 17, 1996, President Clinton signed the Federal "Megan's Law" (H.R. 2137) which "required the release of relevant information to protect the public from sexually violent offenders".
Versions of "Megan's Law" were passed in New Jersey and other states. In all 50 states, a paroled sex offender must register his residency with local authorities, and all but five states require some form of notification when a convicted sex offender moves into a neighborhood.
The law takes different forms in different states.
Under Megan's Law, convicted sex offenders in New Jersey are required to register with their local police department. Prosecutors review the original offense, prison record, and determine whether the offender has a job or other community ties to evaluate potential risk.
The requirement of community notification and its scope hinge upon the risk of re-offense, which, in turn, defines the "tier" or category in which the offender is placed.
The three risk categories are:
- LOW ~ No public notification required, but all law enforcement agencies likely to encounter the offender must be notified as well as the victim(s) and their family.
- MODERATE ~ Requires limited notification such as schools (public and private), or other places where children gather; as well as the victim(s) and their family. It also requires notification to organizations in the community, including religious and youth organizations likely to encounter the offender.
- MAXIMUM ~ Requires public notification, including posting information on bulletin boards at police stations, or public community gathering places. In addition members of the public likely to encounter the person registered (i.e. individuals residing within a half-mile radius of the offender's domicile) should also be notified.
Equipped with the descriptions and whereabouts of high-risk sex-offenders, communities are better able to protect their children.


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I’m trapped, nearly out of time.
I have to think.
But I can’t trust my judgment. Perceptions blurred, memories distorted and incomplete. No sleep for thirty-six hours, a punch behind the ear with the butt of a Glock, and a sickening tumble down the embankment of one of L.A.’s ubiquitous freeways have taken their toll. I landed in a drainage basin beneath an overpass, where a crawl of sixty meters through a nearby culvert saved my life. The tunnel led to the other side of the expressway. From there I hot-wired an ancient Datsun pickup, abandoned
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“Keeps the Cold War hot with the intrigues of … a slate of characters who are seldom what they seem…. Swift, sharp character descriptions and atmospheric evocations of gray, melancholy Moscow and the seedier streets of Los Angeles add style and color to a delectably complicated plot.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This action-packed thriller grips readers from the opening moment”—The Midwest Book Review
“Brent Ghelfi's Volk is back in The Venona Cable, lethal as ever, this time plunging headlong into the heart of L.A. to follow a trail rooted in the closing years of World War II. This is Volk—damaged, intense, perversely moral—at his compelling best.”—Erik Larson, author of Thunderstruck and The Devil in the White City
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KPO Radio, San Francisco
Inspecting A Tube For The
Big 50 KW KPO Transmitter
In this photo, dated December 15, 1936, A. H. Saxton, NBC Western Division Engineer, explains the workings of one of the KPO transmitter tubes to Alice Tyler of the NBC Plant Department. The water-cooled final amplifier tubes were rated for 100 KW, and cost $1,600 each in 1933! This tube was kept on display at the NBC studios at 111 Sutter Street in San Francisco.
All articles copyright © 1997-2006 by John F. Schneider. All rights reserved.
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As the 2012 legislative session came to a close the Senate, House and governor worked to find common ground on several issues. I would like to point out two bills that received overwhelming bipartisan support.
After a letter to the editor, "Don't isolate autistic," was printed last week, State Rep. Kathy Lohmer called the Review to clarify that the bill referenced, HF 2252, made it into the Health and Human Services Omnibus bill that was signed into law.
With high school graduation rapidly approaching, parents need to be reminded that it is a crime to provide minors with alcohol or a place to drink alcohol. Though some teens drink without experiencing any lasting consequences, the activity is extremely risky.
The St. Paul Public Library will be offering a "Read Down" for kids, teens, and families May 15 through June 15. Kids, teens, and adults reading with kids will be able to read fines and fees off of their library cards.


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