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Researchers from University of Colorado School of Medicine-USA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine-USA and Stony Brook University-USA have in a new retrospective cohort study discovered that pediatric acute upper airway infection cases have increased exponentially during Omicron variant surge in the United States.
Physicians elsewhere around the globe that are experiencing the Omicron surge are also reporting of the same occurrences among children and it is important that both parents and teachers are aware of this.
Numerous reports of SARS-CoV-2 causing laryngotracheobronchitis (commonly known as croup) have been limited to small number of documented case series.
Preliminary published reports suggest the Omicron (B.1.1.529) strain of SARS-CoV-2 (the dominant circulating US strain since the week of 12/25/2021) replicates more efficiently in the conducting airways. This may increase the risk of a croup phenotype in children as they have smaller airway calibers.
The study findings were published on a preprint server and are currently being peer reviewed. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.01.27.22269865v1
SARS-CoV-2 positive UAI cases have increased as the Omicron variant has become dominant (Figure 1). During December 2021, we observed the largest monthly number thus far of hospitalized (N=32) and non-hospitalized (N=138) SARS-CoV-2 positive UAI cases. Of December 2021 hospitalizations, 2.5% (32/1302) had UAI.
Overall, the 1/13/2022 N3C data release contains 15,806 hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 positive children, of whom 1.5% (234/15,806) had UAI (Table 1). Compared to those without UAI, those with UAI were more likely to be male (59.8% versus 50.4%, p=0.003), younger (2.4 versus 10.1 years, p<0.001), white (54.7% versus 43.3%, p=0.02), and have asthma (15% versus 10%, p=0.02). Children with UAI experienced severe disease (invasive ventilation, vasopressors, ECMO, or mortality) more often compared to children without UAI (31.6% versus 13.5%, p<0.001).
Overall, pediatric acute UAI has increased during the Omicron variant surge. Nearly a third of affected children develop severe disease. This observed clinical phenotype of pediatric infection by the Omicron variant appears to confirm recent mechanistic reports.
A limitation of this analysis is that diagnosis codes will only be present for completed hospitalizations in N3C; children who are still hospitalized are not represented.
Although many children with acute UAI are managed as outpatients, those with severe croup and/or tracheitis are at risk of cardiac arrest from rapid-onset upper airway obstruction.
They may require therapies typically provided in intensive care units including frequent administration of nebulized racemic epinephrine, helium/oxygen mixtures, and intubation. While SARS-CoV-2 pediatric UAI rates are not overwhelmingly high, understanding this new clinical phenotype is important to health systems under severe strain.


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Maybe THIS is why she's suddenly resurfaced!
Apparently, that's all thanks to her own personal curating ability!!
The 27-year-old actress has been pulling a ton of outfits straight from
Sarah Jessica Parker might be busy filming her latest flick I Don't Know How She Does It, but she hasn’t abandoned her work with Halston.
Just this past Sunday, SJP promoted her collection at the ENK Fashion Coterie trade show at Pier 94 in NYC.
And as chief creative officer of the vintage label, Parker met with different buyers and shop owners to get the line out there.
Wonder if we'll see more celebs wearing Halston?
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ONE YEAR AGO TODAY, Hillary Clinton did not become President.
And if you dismiss Trump’s tweets and pronouncements as the Shiny Objects that they are intended to be for the Dems, media, and anti-Trumpers, he’s actually piling up a very good conservative “done” list; just dub him the Anti-Obama. And this is hillarious (see what I did there?; emphasis mine, reformatted):
Democrats Panicking Because The Trump Administration Is Not Panicking Over The Government Shutdown
What if they gave a shutdown and nobody gave a rat’s patootie? The prospect of that happening is dawning on Democrats and apparently they are terrified. The whole yawn-and-shrug emanating from the White House is causing panic among Democrats:
Veterans of past government shutdown standoffs looked on with a mix of horror and bemusement.
Obama administration officials who spoke to The Daily Beast said they were shocked at the apparent lack of seriousness with which lawmakers, and the Trump White House, appeared to be approaching the potential funding lapse. When they went through a shutdown in 2013—and when they prepped for one in 2011—the contingency planning took weeks. Each federal agency produced comprehensive plans for who would be identified as critical staff, who would be subjected to furlough, how reserve funds and operating fees would affect operations, and so on. These contingency plans weren’t just blueprints for life-in-the-wake of a shut down. They were lifelines, since offices had to operate with far fewer human and monetary resources.
As of late Thursday afternoon, however, numerous federal agencies appeared to have not submitted updated plans to the Office of Management and Budget. Of the nearly 130 agencies and offices that submit contingency plans, 66 of them had not publicly updated their proposals since 2015.
“I just cannot imagine working at an agency without an updated contingency plan, without the days and weeks we spent working through the worst case scenarios of funding and staffing,” said Melanie Newman, who worked at the Department of House and Urban Development and OMB under Obama. “It can only result in chaos.”
Yeah, and Trump wasn’t supposed to win either. As opposed to the Obama Admin whose main goal was Govt, more Govt, and then pile it on higher and deeper (and more expensive, more Nannyish, and intrusive), I’m thinking that Trump is believing that this is a completely made Democrat crisis that shouldn’t be wasted. You wanna know why?
“Non-essential personnel”. Go ahead and extrapolate and see where this goes – I’m thinking that this may well be the tipping point of the Administrative State. He’s already off-loading a lot of its regulations and people – this will just put it on a much steeper slope. Again, if you are non-essential, why are we forking up so much in taxes to pay you? That’s not being mean – that’s just a reality and it is about to bite a whole lot of folks.
There also should be teeth to this – if they end up coming back, no back pay just like if you were laid off in the private sector. Ain’t no one ever made me entirely whole as entire companies that I worked for got shut down; why should govt jobs be any different? I like this part:
What you see in this is really a metaphor for the entire eight years of the Obama administration. The conceit that having plans on paper meant that a) the plans were viable and b) that someone was actually reading and acting on the plans.


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Our clients will be able to find out during their tours in Kyrgyzstan that traditional drinks play a huge role in the life of the Kyrgyz people. And since ancient times it was an important factor for nomads who traveled through the mountains, valleys and steppes. And we want to say that these drinks are very nutritious and delicious. You will be able to enjoy healthy drinks made only from natural ingredients. And here we want to offer you drinks that are recommended to drink during tours in Kyrgyzstan on a rented car from our company.
This famous drink is made from mare's milk, and has played an important role in the life of the Kyrgyz people since ancient times. And about to get milk from mares, you need to milk them for about 1.5 hours. You can find out that these drinks have been drunk by nomads on pastures for a long time and stored in leather jugs or bags. Another well-known drink is kymyz, which secretes a large amount of vitamins.
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Maksym is made from cereals, wheat, flour and is usually fried in fat. You have the chance to explore how the drink is made, to witness the process of how the locals add water, salt and boil for a while, then let it cool for 10 hours. It is useful to eat jarma in a warm form, as it is very nutritious and useful. You can drink it when you are very thirsty or want to satisfy your hunger.
This delicious drink made from cow's milk is called ayran. You have a chance to explore that the drink is made from beneficial bacteria that have a positive effect on health. Guests of our country have a chance to explore on a rented Lexus LX470 car how it is heated and cooled and then fermented for about 8 hours. You can find out that this drink is used to quench your thirst.
If the guests are hungry, they can try it and forget about the hunger. Beef broth is used to make another famous drink called ak serke. This drink is usually prepared from 1 liter of broth and mixed with salt and 200 grams of buttermilk. After the drink is left in the heat.
Bozo is one of the most difficult to prepare drinks. And it is made only from natural ingredients like millet, rice, corn and wheat. During the tours in Kyrgyzstan, our clients of the company will be able to choose any drink and find out what it tastes like, what useful properties it has. We offer to rent a car for comfort on tours in Kyrgyzstan.
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A 32-year-old man has died of apparent gunshot wounds, Pine Bluff police said Thursday.
Police identified the slain Pine Bluff resident as Tyrice Graydon.
Sharrodrick Dunn, 36, also of Pine Bluff, has been booked into the Jefferson County jail on a charge of first-degree murder, police said.
Officers were sent to 202 Rhinehart Road on the city's north side about 2:45 p.m. Thursday on a call about a shooting, according to a news release from the Police Department. When the officers arrived, they found a man lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. The man was taken to Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, police said, but succumbed to his injuries.
An investigation into the homicide, the city's 24th this year, is ongoing, according to police.

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Proper identification of damage mechanisms is important when implementing the API Inspection Codes (API 510, API 570, API 653) and conducting Risk Based Inspection (RBI) per API 580 and API 581. When performing a fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment using API 579, the damage mechanisms need to be understood and need to be considered when evaluating the remaining life.
This program aims to improve safety, reliability, and minimize liability of fixed equipment by learning common damage mechanisms in the refining and petrochemical industry as covered in the latest release – 3rd edition API RP 571 (released in March 2020). The roles of the engineer and inspector in identifying affected materials and equipment, critical factors, appearance of damage, prevention and mitigation, inspection and monitoring will be covered to introduce the concepts of service-induced deterioration and failure modes.
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Indycar is all about keeping the fans happy, and to that end, they went far out of their way to help a tiny Scott Dixon fan know that he was O.K. after his intense crash at the Indianapolis 500.
Second-grader Lucy Heslin was distraught when she saw Dixon's crash, and, according to her mother, she immediately burst into tears. She was soon able to get her concern under control, and decided to write a letter showing her appreciation to Indycar for keeping her favorite driver safe.
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) June 21, 2017
That, alone, is enough to melt the heart of even the most callous racing fan, but Indycar took a step further and decided to arrange a special surprise for Heslin. Arni Sribhen with Indycar helped set up a few gifts for Heslin, culminating in a face-to-face meeting with Dixon himself, just to show that he is really O.K.

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1. Ilives reader. Several versions out there, google and get the latest.
2. Basic knowledge of plugins, where to find them etc, which you should have anyway if you're reading this.
Intro: This set of values I'm about to show you how to set will give you the result from the accompanying images, with varying colors and textures depending on your terrain and water mods, of course. You can achieve different results by tweaking the values once you get the hang of whats what.
For the record I am using Columbus Terrain Snowcapped and RVT Costal Mod 2009 with yellow sand, dark cyan offshore and emerald inshore.
You may want to make a quick backup copy of your terrain file to save you having to re-download it if we break something.
Step one: modifying Texture39 (beach).
Notice in the picture how the "before" image has ugly jagged edges in the sand at the point where it meets the grass. This happens where it blends with the water too, although it's not so evident in the image.
Here we are going to modify the way the beach sand texture blends in with the other textures, this will get rid of the pointy corners in the sand, where it mixes with the shallow water texture as well as with the grass.
a. Locate your terrain parameters file and open it with iLives reader. (This is the file you installed to change the look of your terrain. Mine is called CP_ColumbusPlayTerrainParameters.dat)
b. Click on exemplar analyser then click "tree" in the toolbar.
c. Now find the terrain exemplar called Texture39.
d. Set TextureBlendStrength to 12.
e. Copy paste this next line of numbers and paste it into all five TextureSpreadCurve values.
f. Open Simcity and check your progress.
I'd like to take a moment here to give credit and to thank Indiana Joe for teaching me how to do this part. However, to get the best possible values I had to do some tinkering around, and eventually ended up remembering how the normal
maxis terrain beach was decent enough. I copied the curve values from the SimCity_1.dat Texture39 exemplar and bam, done. Except for blend strength, which I doubled to 12.
Step two: Fixing the water in Terrain Properties.
So now that our sand is nice, we will work on the water.
(Note: these parameters I'm giving you will achieve a similar look to the images, to get your own look you'll have to play around with these values)
Notice how it runs right up against the edges of the beach and you can see the hard edged border of the water. The waves stop a bit before that edge so it looks ugly. Additionally we have a flat deep-sea color throughout. Blegh. Lets remedy.
Exit simcity and open your terrain parameters file as above, but this time find the exemplar called Terrain Properties, you'll notice this has many more entries. We are going to modify a few working down the list.
a. WaterDepthForMaxAlpha - 75
We want to be able to see the sand on the seafloor when the water is shallow to create a nice realistic shore, which will also allow us to see underwater cliffs near the shore, and any flora/props etc you may add.
b. WaterMinAlpha - 0x05
This controls the transparency of the water surface, note that this isnt a normal integer value so if you want to set this higher than 0x09 you need to check the asci table for your desired number. 1 to 9 are 0x0 to 0x09, after
that 10 is 0xa i think and all weird codes. I suggest to keep this low because this will get rid of that ugly hard edge of the water.
c. MaxNormalYForCliff - 0.77
Warning: This is basically the diagonal edges mod fix, most people keep it around 0.675, increasing this will increase the amount of "cliffs" or "rocks" that show, as well as other stuff, leave this as it is if you prefer, I
like it at 0.77 because it makes the shore rockier.
d. MinWaterDepthForDeepSeaBedTexture - 100
At this point, water will take on the darker hues, this value you can play around until you are satisfied, I like to see the clear seafloor until the sea gets really deep, so I keep this value above 75. In my experience, for
best effect it is usually better to have this value always be above your WaterDepthForMaxAlpha from substep A above.
e. MaxBeachWidth - 0x02
This is same as WaterMinAlpha in that its not an integer, so if you desire more than 9 check the asci table. That said, I keep this value below 4 most of the time, unless you need REALLY wide beaches.
f. MaxBeachAltitude - 8
Important: If you bring this below 8 with this setup of values I'm giving you you will get ugly green smudge stuff on rocks and grass that meet the water at a higher altitude, it seems to be related to the MaxNormalYForCliff. In fact you may still get it on some spots but they can be removed by a touch of terraforming. Please check back, I will update the article if I find a definitive fix for this.
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything that might happen to anything or anyone as a result of you following this tutorial, it is your responsibility to take due care to backup your files before attempting to modify them. Also, I did my best to accurately reflect the steps I took to reproduce the look from the image, but as I am a human being I am liable to error, so, if for any reason you follow these steps and it doesnt work, please post a reply and I will try to remedy.

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what format of memory card does this use? I'm not sure when canon went from CF cards to SD. Look for the SD logo on the camera. If it just says SD, which may be possible, the largest card it can accept is 2GB SDHC was announced in 2006, cnet reviewed your camera in 2009, so it may be compatible with SCHC cards which top out at 32 GB SDXC is anything 64 GB and up and was announced in 2009, so your camera probably doesn't support it.


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2 men arrested after indecent act in Winnipeg park
Suspects approached a woman and kids at playground near Varsity View Community Centre Wednesday
Winnipeg police have arrested two men after indecent acts were performed in front of three children and a woman at a playground near the Varsity View Community Centre in Charleswood Wednesday night.
Two men were sitting on a park bench and started talking to three kids on a play structure just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, police said.
The men soon got up and walked away, but before they got too far one of them dropped his pants and exposed himself to a 36-year-old woman and the three kids she was with, aged five, seven and nine years old.
The men then started performing sexual acts on each other.
Blatant act rare, concerning
An incident of this type is rare, Det. Sgt. Natalie Aitken said.
"These males made overt action to engage these children in conversation,” said Aitken. “You need to know that these indecent acts, which I know we cannot go into, but I can tell you they were serious in nature, were observed not only by the female but these very young children.”
The incident took place in a Charleswood park across the street from Ginette Snaith’s father's home.
“You know if they're willing to do that in front of a family, it's scary so I'm not letting my kid out of my sight,” she said.
Outrage has since spread through the neighbourhood.
“Whatever they did indecent, they should get a brain and get a life,” said Riley Whitford, who lives in the neighbourhood.
Investigators were especially concerned because the men’s actions were so blatant.
“I can tell you that this investigation that we're conducting right now we have some serious concerns with,” said Aitken.
Police had asked for help from the public identifying two suspects on Wednesday. By Wednesday evening, they announced on Twitter they had made two arrests in the case.


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With confidence built from friends and the success of the two previous hot sauces, “Just Damn Good” and “Chipotle Fever”, Scotty B ventured into uncharted water by creating a sauce that would attract those who did not see themselves as traditional spicy or hot sauce fans.
Scotty B sought to create a hot sauce that would be unique from every angle. This quest resulted in the use of red jalapenos instead of the more commonly known green jalapeno. Many of you may not know that there are both red and green Jalapenos. When the Green Jalapeno’s are allowed more time to mature they turn red. Along with changing color they also become sweeter in taste, hence the name “Sweet Jalapeno Heat”.
“Sweet Jalapeno Heat” was developed during what we like to call Scotty B’s creative and experimental stage. Originally Scotty B just wanted to create hot sauces for himself and his guests to enjoy. Well, his guests did enjoy and began clamoring for more of his gourmet sauces and suggested that he come up with additional flavors. To his delight and others, Sweet Jalapeno Heat became a favorite with just about everybody who tried it. With a sweet candy like intro and a savory spicy bite to finish, this hot sauce has become a popular and multiple award winning sweet & spicy sauce. Order this wonderful gourmet Sweet & Spicy sauce today and you too can enjoy this Gourmet delight.


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I found a little time to squeeze in some craft time (yippee!) I cannot believe how busy this summer has been. School will be starting in about a week and that means that Jakob will be going to 1st grade and Addy will be in preschool for a couple of days a week and my little sweetie pies aren't going to be needing this Grammie as much. On the positive side, I may get a little more time to clean house (ha!)
So... onto my card...
I made this to enter into the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #137
Word Art Wednesday #93 - Anything Goes
Lots of layers are including in this card. The designer paper (WeR Memory Keepers - Happy Campers) came from my Key Ingredient Kit from Taylored Expressions. The stamp set is MFT Chalkboard Greetings. I've used Bazzil card stock and Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Flower - Making Memories, Hemp Cording - Darice, Button - my stash, EK Success corner rounder.
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Since GFA does not take into account
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DCs on top of a mountain or in the middle of a sea. If you
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The results are available in
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shows detailed statistics on all the new sites that were created as the
result of the experiment.
- Distance Coverage by Demand
- shows detailed statistics on the distance to cover to
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- Demand Coverage by Distance
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- Run the experiment.
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The EPA now considers poor indoor air quality to be a top risk to public health.
Charles J. Gomer, an expert in radiation and photodynamic therapies, especially those used to treat cancer, says that the radiation cloud heading toward Los Angeles tomorrow is not dangerous. In fact, the radiation exposure we get from a dental x-ray or CT scan are far greater. Serene Branson reports.
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Each year in the United States exposure to indoor radon gas causes thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths. In fact, health officials have warned that radon is the second leading cause […]

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Water pollution is a result of human activities with the most significant sources being inadequate treatment of human waste itself or waste arising from industrial- or agricultural activities. Of emerging concern are the effects of pollution originated from use of pharmaceuticals, personal care products and products containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), heavy metals and other man-made substances. Many of the chemicals that are found in various waters today are proven harmful to living organisms and eco systems.
Unfortunately, modern society has already discharged huge amounts of these substances into nature and continues to do so. Until now it has proven to be a challenge to find efficient and economically viable water purification technologies to remove such hazardous pollutants from waste waters. Of course, the best solution is without any doubt to refrain from using hazardous substances in the first place but when we don’t, new technical solutions are required.
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Chinese Democracy Not Exactly Flying Off the Shelves
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AN URGENT appeal has been launched to find a teenager who has gone missing.
Tiegan has been missing from her home in Birmingham but it is thought she could be in Coventry.
Police believe she traveled to Coventry and then back to Birmingham but no-one has seen her since Wednesday.
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Out Of The Cold by Norah Mc Clintock
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Robyn is scared of Mr.Duffy, but when she and Ben find him frozen to death on the coldest day of the year. But, when she tries to dig deeper into why he died, she finds herself in some real danger...
About Nick, Robyn, Ben, And Mr.Duffy
Nick has left town unexpectedly, he just... disappered. To get her mind off Nick, Robyn volunteeres at the Drop-In Centre , where she gets unexpectedly injured. By a homeless old man, named Mr.Duffy. When she and Ben find Mr.Duffy dead on a bus bench Robyn can tell that he normally wouldn't of been out on the coldest day of the year she knows it mustent of been his own fault, but the answers she finds lead her into a little bit of danger...
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Every one of Norah McClintock's books are extremely well written. In the Robyn Hunter series, each mystery takes a different turn of events, usually causing Robyn some serious danger. These books are amazing, and there is probably nothing more to say other than that: Amazing.
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This book is for everyone who just loves mysteries, It also shows the importance of how at one time or another everyone was/is special to someone and we should always remember that.
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With the recent visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, as well as the passing of the CHIPS Act, the public and the media have more questions than ever regarding the semiconductor market. Contract manufacturers are very reliant on semiconductors produced in Taiwan.


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On September 23, 2015, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) stepped up his attacks on the National Labor Relations Board (“the Board”), accusing the Board of engaging in a coordinated effort with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) to change corporate liability laws. During a hearing, Senator Alexander referred to news reports claiming that OSHA officials began instructing their regional directors to use the same “joint employer” standard that the Board adopted in Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., 362 NLRB No. 186 (Aug. 27, 2015) one day before the Board released its ruling. Senator Alexander argued that OSHA has no business adopting the Board’s standards stating:
Since when did OSHA get in the business of trying to figure out if a franchisee and franchisor are joint employers or not? Why does OSHA care about that? Why isn’t OSHA interested in health and safety?
Senator Alexander recently introduced legislation to overturn the Board’s new “joint employer standard,” which he asserts “would make big businesses bigger and the middle class smaller by discouraging companies from franchising and contracting work to small businesses.” The proposed legislation, “Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act,” would amend the National Labor Relations Act’s definition of “employer” to restore it to the pre-Browning-Ferris status. Specifically, the proposed act provides:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, two or more employer may be considered joint employers for purposes of this Act only if each share and exercises control over essential terms and conditions of employment and such control over these matters is actual, direct, and immediate.
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CURE Childhood Cancer Association
CURE Childhood Cancer Association was formed in Rochester, NY in 1976 by a group of parents who lost their children to cancer. They wanted to provide support to parents going through the same experience, as well as raise money for cancer research. Today, CURE is the only organization in Rochester focused solely on meeting the emotional, social, financial, and educational needs of children diagnosed with cancer and chronic blood disorders.
“Your child has cancer." Families who hear those words live in a world transformed by disease. Daily life is filled with fear, confusion, stress, and emotion. No medical treatment can cure these afflictions. World-class medical care is available in the Rochester area, but patients and families need more than medical care to cope with chronic, life-threatening, and terminal childhood diseases. CURE is there to help and meet the very specific needs of families who are caring for a chronically ill child. In 1976, a group of Rochester parents who lost their children to cancer along with several doctors formed an organization called CURE Childhood Cancer Association. It was their belief that it was important that more help be provided to families of children that are diagnosed with cancer. They determined that during this time families’ needs included; Counseling, Understanding, Research and Education. Out of these beliefs CURE Childhood Cancer Association was born. CURE is a nationally recognized innovator in peer to peer support and for over 35 years, has been the forerunner in developing the concept of parent advocacy, long-term educational assistance and financial support. CURE encourages and assists children, young adults and their families in Rochester and the surrounding region to realistically face diagnosis and treatment, cope with their fears, and believe in the possibility of life after cancer. Today, CURE is the only organization in Rochester focused solely on meeting the emotional, social, financial and educational needs of children diagnosed with cancer and chronic blood disorders.
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February Free Community Meal
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This month’s menu is baked ziti, salad, applesauce, bread and dessert. We are in need of helpers to prepare, serve and clean up. We are especially in need of helpers for set-up from 2:30-4 p.m., as there is a lot to do.
We also need cooks for future meals. Start 2019 off right by signing up for this whole-church ministry! Thanks!
March Free Community Meal
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LAFAYETTE, LA – A major milestone in remembrance was reached this past weekend, as veterans of the Great KATC Comment War were formally remembered at services across all of Acadiana.
Acadiana has regularly remembered the brave men and women who have served in WW1, WW2, Vietnam and other high profile conflicts throughout the history of the United States. However the KATC Comment Wars have often been overlooked, and officials took steps to amend that this year by including them in remembrance services.
The sickening and brutal wars, which have been going on since around 2013 and continue to this day, has seen the reporting and banning of countless men and women. Some have been lucky enough to come back from these bans and return to the front line, but many have not had the privilege.
“The KATC comment section sees some of the most brutal conflicts on a daily basis”, said local parish official Mary Orozco, “We felt that it was only right to honor these fine folk who are involved in, and have been involved in this. This weekend, we honored them and thanked them for their service.”
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'Creaky' implant leads to lawsuit
Just over three years ago, Judy White decided she had to get her life back and replace one of her "worn out" hips.
But within weeks of surgery, the then 63-year-old from Bateman found her hip started creaking.
Ms White said it gradually became so bad she was not able to lift a pot plant, let alone pursue the property development ventures and sports she had hoped to take up again. "I didn't feel it was safe. It was always fragile," she said of the implant, which has since been replaced.
"Every step I took, it grated."
Ms White is among about 400 people nationwide, including 50 West Australians, who have joined a class action against orthopaedics manufacturer DePuy in a bid for damages over allegedly faulty hip implants.
The Federal Court lawsuit, launched yesterday by Shine Lawyers, also seeks punitive damages based on claims that DePuy, which is owned by medical giant Johnson & Johnson, continued to market two models of hip implants despite evidence the devices were causing harm.
Shine said many of those affected had further surgery.
DePuy, which could not be contacted for comment, recalled two versions of its ASR model artificial hip implant last year.
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A 5.3-magnitude earthquake has taken place in an area near the world's oldest lake in southern Siberia, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported.
According to the report, the tremor was recorded at 18:04 GMT, with the epicentre of the earthquake located 87 kilometres (54 miles) southwest of the city of Irkutsk at a depth of 2 kilometres (1 mile). There are no reports of any damages or victims due to the earthquake so far.
In the meantime, conflicting reports suggest the quake was 5.5 in magnitude. The USGS recorded the tremors 22.5 kilometres (14 miles) south of Kultuk, Irkutsk Oblast at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).
The Russian Emergency Service says the tremors were 5.9 in magnitude, with the epicentre located 15 kilometres from the city of Kultuk. Residents of the city have had to evacuate from their houses and the electricity has been shut off, according to reports. However, there are no victims or injured people, the reports say.
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Details for Animal Control Workers
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
- Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
- Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
- Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
- Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
- Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
- Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Education, training, experience
- Education - These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
- Training - Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Experience - Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Administration and Management -Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- English Language -Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Public Safety and Security -Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Law and Government -Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Clerical -Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Customer and Personal Service -Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


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A current student and an alumnus of The Jewish Theological Seminary have been named to the Jewish Week's prestigious "36 Under 36" list of young Jewish leaders.
Juan Mejía, a fifth-year rabbinical student, and Daniel Kestin, a graduate of the Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies of The Jewish Theological Seminary, join thirty-four others on the annual list devoted to highlighting thirty-six young innovators who are reshaping the landscape of Jewish life.
Mr. Mejía, who was born and raised in Colombia, will be graduating from The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary later this month. He is a crypto Jew (formerly known as a converso, a "secret" Jew of Spanish descent). Raised Catholic, he was on his way to becoming a monk when he learned of his Jewish heritage. Following his ordination, he hopes to relocate to the southwestern United States, where he can help the local anusim (descendants of crypto Jews), become leaders in new Jewish community organizations. He also hopes to build a yeshiva for this specific population.
In addition, he has just completed Siddur Kol Tuv Sefarad, a fully transliterated, translated, and commented Spanish-language siddur for Friday night synagogue services, written according to the traditions of Spanish Portuguese Jews. The siddur will be available online so that it will be globally accessible. The idea for the siddur came to him following requests from crypto Jewish communities in Latin America that were interested in returning to the faith of their forefathers but found the siddurim available to them were too expensive and often did not follow the Sephardic traditions of their ancestors.
"Juan Mejía's commitment to helping b'nai anusim return to Judaism has the ability to transform the way that all Jews think about Judaism and the future of the Jewish people," said Rabbi Mychal Springer, associate dean of The Rabbinical School.
Mr. Mejía and his wife and fellow graduating rabbinical student, Abby Jacobson, and their daughter currently live in New York City.
Daniel Kestin is the founder of Kestin Technology Solutions, a software architecture company. During the day, he designs complex software programs for his clients. In the evenings, he is chief technology officer of Hazon, where he has donated his expertise for the past eight years.
A nonprofit organization that seeks to increase health and sustainability in the Jewish community, Mr. Kestin built Hazon's website and then helped to transform it from its original basic operation to a complex site that can be accessed by many volunteers. As a member of the chevra kadisha (burial society) at B'nai Jeshurun in New York City, he has computerized its operations, thereby assisting its volunteers to perform the ultimate mitzvah in a timely fashion.
"Daniel exemplifies the List College mission of cultivating Jewish leaders through his commitment to innovation and enrichment for Jewish young adults," said Dr. Shuly Schwartz, dean of List College. "An outstanding board member, webmaster, and pro-bono chief technology officer for Hazon, Dan has also been one of the mainstays of the List College Young Alumni Division. He raises funds from fellow alumni for new initiatives and mentors current students and recent graduates. We are so proud of all that Dan has achieved in the years since graduation and look forward to his future contributions to the Jewish community."
Originally from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Mr. Kestin lives in New York with his wife, Elissa Meth.


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Having a constant metallic or bad taste in your mouth can be unpleasant and concerning. This condition is known as parageusia and it often leaves people wondering, “why does everything taste metallic?” If you find yourself dealing with a persistent metallic taste, know that you’re not alone. An estimated 15% of people experience taste disturbances like parageusia at some point. The good news is, there are ways to manage and cope with this annoying symptom in 2023.
Parageusia refers to a distorted sense of taste. With this condition, things don’t taste as they should. Food and drinks may have a metallic, bitter, or foul taste. Parageusia is also called dysgeusia. It’s different from ageusia, which is a complete lack of taste.
There are a few potential causes of parageusia:
Figuring out what’s causing parageusia is key to treating it. Consulting a doctor can help diagnose and address any underlying conditions contributing to the problem.
Coping with the constant metallic taste of parageusia day-to-day can be challenging. However, while working to treat any underlying medical causes, you can try various self-care strategies for temporary relief.
First, metal eating utensils may exacerbate the metallic taste when they touch your tongue or lips. Thus, switching to plastic utensils can help minimize this effect. Second, pay attention to which foods or drinks seem to make the unpleasant taste worse for you. For instance, coffee, soda, tomatoes, spices and meat are common triggers. Try limiting your intake of these items.
Instead, opt for milder, more bland food and beverage options to overwhelm your taste buds less. Examples include eggs, yogurt, oatmeal, applesauce, bananas and rice.
Additionally, drinking from metal bottles or cans exposes your mouth to metal. Use plastic cups or straws when possible to avoid this. Flavor enhancers like sweeteners, salt, citrus and extracts such as mint, vanilla or almond can temporarily mask the metallic taste somewhat. Chewing sugar-free gum boosts saliva flow, helping override the taste for a short time. Choose mint or fruit flavors.
Frequently brushing your teeth, tongue, gums and mouth roof also removes particles that may be altering your taste. Remember to rinse thoroughly afterwards. Staying well hydrated, particularly with water, prevents dry mouth which diminishes bad tastes. For smokers, quitting can also help curb cigarette-related metallic taste over time.
Lastly, eat a nutritious diet and take supplements if you have any nutritional deficiencies contributing to parageusia. With some creativity and commitment to self-care, you can manage this frustrating symptom day-to-day while pursuing long-term solutions.
If you’ve had a persistent metallic taste for over 2 weeks, it’s a good idea to visit your doctor. They can check for underlying problems and determine if any treatment is needed. Seek help right away if you also have:
These may indicate a more serious problem requiring medical treatment. Taste changes could point to illnesses like oral cancer, so don’t ignore them.
To fully resolve parageusia, you’ll need to treat the underlying cause. With your doctor’s help, you can take steps to get long-term relief:
With patience and perseverance, it’s often possible to successfully treat the causes of parageusia. If symptoms persist despite your best efforts, talk to your doctor about trying sensory nerve blockers or alpha lipoic acid. They can sometimes provide relief when other options fail. Don’t lose hope!
As you work to control your parageusia, adapting certain parts of your life can make coping easier:
While parageusia can be frustrating, adjusting your mindset and lifestyle can help you move forward. Supporting your overall wellbeing is also key.
Research on parageusia and other taste disorders continues to emerge. As scientists better understand how taste works, they move closer to targeted treatments. Novel rinses, gels, and therapies show promise for improving symptoms. And an expanding range of healthy, flavorful food options makes it easier to manage taste changes.
The future looks bright when it comes to overcoming altered taste. Each year brings progress and renewed hope. Patience, creativity, and self-care will help you navigate this condition in the meantime. With an optimistic outlook and the right guidance, you can find relief from parageusia. Focus on maintaining overall health, adapting your lifestyle, and staying up to date on the latest developments. This disturbing symptom does not have to define your life in 2023 and beyond.


text: Simcha Leiner's long awaited album Pichu Li, is hitting stores this Monday! Simcha Leiner has been a strong presence on the Jewish Music scene since the release of his hit single "Kol Berama" and is currently one of the most sought after singers at weddings worldwide. Produced by Yochi Briskman. The album will feature 10 songs written by Yitzy Waldner, Yochanan Shapiro, Yoily Dickman, Elimelech Blumstein, Yochanan Gordon, and Simcha himself. With arrangements by Yanky Briskman and Udi Damari.


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Faux Antiques Made to Order
Burn Compression Mask
A faux antique burn compression mask. Such masks were used on burn victims in order to keep their damaged skin in place during the long recovery process. Of course, we took some artistic license with this and made it look more like something you would find in the house of a backwoods cannibal clan rather than something that might actually have appeared in an 18th century hospital. Then again, one never knows.
This mask was made from stiff burlap, the kind used for antique chair seats. It was cut and stitched before being formed around a head cast with fabric hardener. The buckles, leather trim, and inside were then attached and then antiqued and distressed to give the mask a well-used, burn blood stained look.
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Shown on a mannequin prop head.
A piece made for as photographer in the U.K.


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See also Radio frequency interference.
U.S. patent law
An interference was a proceeding, conducted before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, to determine which of two or more parties was the first-to-invent commonly claimed subject matter. Derivation proceedings to determine the "first inventor to file" are what will be left of interference proceedings when traditional interferences are gone under the America Invents Act (AIA).
- Toolkit for Cybercrime Legislation, at 12.
- Air Force Supplement to the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, at 44.
- Report to the President: Realizing the Full Potential of Government-held Spectrum to Spur Economic Growth, at 143. See also FCC, "Interference" (full-text).
- MPEP 2300.01.


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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bill allowing guns to be taken from people who present a danger to themselves or others is on its way to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who is likely to veto it. The Democratically-controlled Senate voted 14-10 Monday for the bill, which would allow relatives or police to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms. Supporters argue the so-called “red-flag” measure is needed in a state where the suicide rate is rising faster than elsewhere and would be used only in cases of extreme risk. Opponents counter that the bill violates not only the right to own firearms, but also other constitutional guarantees.
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ACT Updates Freight Forecast for COVID-19 and Lower Commodities
MAR 16, 2020 - 6:45 am
ACT Research released the March installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report covering the truckload, intermodal, LTL and last mile sectors.
Tim Denoyer, ACT Research’s vice president and senior analyst, said, “There’s not much freight in a basketball game, and the outlook for capacity is tighter, as COVID-19 and financial volatility will likely further lower new equipment purchasing. Freight could be less affected than the overall economy in a service-side recession, the risk of which has risen. At this point, we expect a sharp but short decline in economic activity, but the situation continues to evolve quickly. With a likely inventory restock in the second half, among several tailwinds, there is a case for recovery in freight. And with capacity coming, we think the outlook for improving truckload rates is fairly resilient to COVID-19.”
On the data front, ACT highlights the first signs of the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. freight. The most recent weekly Class 1 rail data suggests COVID-19 effects washed onto North American shores in the last week of February. In the week ending February 29 (week 9), North American Class 1 intermodal volumes fell 12% year over year, 7ppts below an already weak 2020 year to date trend of -5% through eight weeks. Predictably because of proximity to China, the impact started on the U.S. Western railroads, BNSF and UP. With longer steaming times, ACT would expect the Eastern railroads to experience lower volumes shortly.
The monthly 56-page ACT Freight Forecast report provides three-year forecasts for volumes and contract rates for the truckload, less-than-truckload and intermodal segments of the transportation industry, and for the truckload spot market, the report forecasts the next 12 months. The Freight Forecast provides unmatched detail on the future of freight rates, helping companies across the supply chain plan their business with greater visibility and less uncertainty.
In the wake of COVID-19, everyone’s best laid plans were tossed into the fire. Survival mode kicked in, and the industry discovered quickly that becoming nimble was among the most crucial attributes for success. “Nimble” does not describe the state... read more
Equipment leasing and financing companies play a vital role in the U.S. economy by providing businesses of all sizes with much-needed financing options for acquisitions of equipment used in their business operations. As the COVID-19 pandemic has effectively shut down... read more


CuriosityStream explores The Living Universe
The SVOD has partnered on the $5-million co-pro, which will consist of a feature doc and television series chronicling the search for alien life.
CuriosityStream tweaks pricing plan for launch
The new SVOD service exploring science, tech and civilization debuts Wednesday without a 720p option, with 4K content coming later in 2015.
Discovery founder dives into high-budget web content
John Hendricks tells StreamDaily about his SVOD service CuriosityStream, which will feature original shows budgeted at $750K per episode.