Actually this is part one of a series of small tutorials showing how to
create a realistic knotted net in 3D. In this tutorial we will create
the first knot.
(You can also get all files of this tutorial for free - scroll down to the end of the article to find out how)
Things You Will Need
- 3ds max or any other 3d software which supports splines and extruding a shape along a spline
- some experience with your 3D software
Step 1In the left viewport create a spline consisting of 12 vertexes(or verteces :D - my spell checker insists on "vertexes") as shown in the image. As you see we are creating a loop. We need more points to the right of the loop as we'll actually run that end of the spline through the loop.
Now select all vertexes, right-click in the viewport and choose "Smooth" to smooth out the edges.
Step 2Select vertexes 7-12 and in top-view move them a bit to the left.
Step 3This step is probably the trickiest. We'll rearrange vertexes 8 to 12 as if the right end of the spline is running through the loop. I hope the image of the spline with added thickness helps (we'll add volume to the spline in the next step).
If you still have problems with this step grab a piece of rope or a cord and tie the knot for real.
Step 4With the spline selected go to the Modify panel and in the Rendering-rollout choose "Enable in Viewport". The "Radial" option should be selected by default. Change the thickness as you like. The rest can be left to default for now.
Step 5Select all vertexes except for both end-vertexes. Select the scale tool(R-key), (make sure that the pivot is in the center of the selection!) and scale the knot down. Feels almost like you are actually tightening a knot, doesn't it? :)
Step 6If you just want a simple knot you can skip ahead to the next step.
Here we'll create one more "piece of rope" running through the knot. This will enable us to create a whole net in the next phase of this tutorial.
OK, select the spline and on the Modify-panel go to the Geometry rollout, there click on the Create Line button. In the Top view create a straight line perpendicular to the original one. It should be made of three vertexes (both ends and the one in the middle right where the knot is). You'll probably have to move the new line around a bit to get it inside the knot as shown in the image. Also select the newly created vertexes, right-click and choose "Smooth".
Step 7Now we'll adjust the shape of the knot. Again select all vertexes of the knot (leaving the end-points unselected) and scale down to tighten the knot. Most likely you'll also have to move vertexes around to eliminate any spaces inside the knot or any overlapping of the rope.
It can be hard to select the vertexes. Switching to wireframe mode (F3) or X-ray mode (alt+X) helps a lot here.
Step 8Almost there.
Now adjust the four endpoints. They should be roughly at the same distance from the knot. No need for super precision, just use the grid as a guide. Also bring all four in one plane(in other words at the same height. The easiest way to do so is to select all four and then in the Perspective view scale only on the Z-axes.
Step 9Taddaaaa! Get all files of the tutorial for free (you will have to register to turbosquid though. Sorry, wish there was a way around this :) )
Got to part two where we'll start creating a net based on the knot created in this tutorial:


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Biblical Hebrew has many different words for “anger.” While Rabbeinu Efrayim counts only eight such words, Rabbi Avraham Bedersi HaPenini counts ten, and Rabbi Shlomo of Urbino manages to find fifteen! In this essay we will unpack the list of words for “anger” and show how they are not all truly synonymous. As we will see in this essay, some of the words in question refer to different points on the wide spectrum that spans from “annoyed” to “incensed,” while others hone in on the object of one’s wrathful outrage. Still, some words emphasize the effects of one’s ire, while other words focus on the cause of one’s temper. All in all, we will see that exploring the etymologies and polysemous usages of these words will shed light on the nuanced differences between the various words for “anger” in our list.
1. Ka’as (I Shmuel 1:6, Iyov 6:2) — This is the most common and generic word for “anger.” Rabbeinu Efrayim explains that this word is a metathesis of the Hebrew word eches (“poison”), because anger puts a sort of poison in a person’s heart. The Malbim writes thatka'as refers to specifically to a form of anger that remains pent up in one's heart but is never brought out in the open through action.In summation, we close with Rabbi Shlomo Pappenheim (1740-1814), who ranks seven different words for “anger” in terms of how intensely angry one becomes: The simplest form of anger is called ka’as. If one’s anger reaches a point where his body starts shaking because of his fury, this is called za’am. When one’s anger causes his body to start heating up, this is called cheimah, and when one’s anger brings his blood to a boil, this is called charon. When a person’s fury has reached the boiling point and is even visible on his facial expression, this is called charon-af (because he exhales hot air through his nose). When one becomes so rabidly angry that a sort of white foam forms around his lips, this is called ketzef. When a person becomes so angry that his body puffs up and becomes distended, this is called evrah (because this engorgement resembles a pregnant woman’s swelling).
2. Cheimah (Isa. 27:4, Esther 7:10) — Rabbeinu Efrayim relates this word to the Hebrew word cham (“hot”), as an angry person gets “heated up” (or, “gas-lighted” in contemporary terms). Rabbi Bedersi supports this position by noting that we find the verb “burning” in regard to cheimah (Esther 1:12). He also notes that all the different terms for “anger” in the Bible only apply to human anger, except for the word cheimah, which is used also to denote an animal’s anger (Deut. 32:33, Ps. 140:4, 58:5). The Malbim specifies that cheimah is a form of “anger” that is held in one’s heart for a long time, even without committing any specific acts of rage.
3. Charon (Yechezkel 7:12, Zech. 10:3) — Rabbeinu Efrayim relates this word to the Hebrew word chor (“hole”), as the heat of one’s burning anger pierces through one’s body. Rabbi Bedersi explains that charon denotes a greater wrath than cheimah because cheimah just means “hot,” while charon means “burnt” (see Yechezkel 24:10). Rabbi Shlomo Pappenheim (1740-1814) departs from this trend, instead explaining charon as related to nechirim (“nostrils”), in reference to the angry person’s heightened exhaling of hot air. Fascinatingly, Peirush HaRokeach explains that the word charon on its own means “upset,” while charon-af refers to “anger.”4. Rogez (Iyov 3:17, II Kings 19:27) — In some places in the Bible the word rogez refers to “shaking,” while in other places it refers to “fear.” Rabbeinu Efrayim explains the connection to “anger,” in that an angry person’s entire body is aroused by his anger, just like shaking and fear can consume an individual’s entire person.Rabbi Bedersi clarifies that rogez is not always associated with “anger,” as sometimes it refers to “shaking” out of fear rather than out of anger. Peirush HaRokeach writes that rogez implies a form of “anger” whereby a person who was previously tranquil suddenly bursts into anger. The Malbim similarly writes that rogez refers to a sort of anger which harries the angry person and does not allow him respite to live in tranquility. Interestingly, the Yiddish term b’rogez, in reference to two people who are in a fight, is derived from this Hebrew word.
5. Evrah (Ps. 78:49, Deut. 3:26) — Rabbeinu Efrayim relates this word to the Hebrew word oveir (“pass” / “violate”), because anger causes a person to violate his own expectations of himself, as well as his Creator’s. Likewise, Malbim explains that through evrah the angry person goes beyond the apparent boundaries or limitations of his own anger to pour his wrath even on those who did not act against him. Peirush HaRokeach explains that evrah is related to the word me’uberet (“pregnant”), but the connection to “anger” remains unclear. Perhaps he means that the angry person’s body swells up like a bloated pregnant lady, or perhaps the angry person’s wrath remains with him for a long time like a pregnant woman is with child for nine months.
6. Za'am (Jer. 15:17, Zech. 1:12) — Rabbeinu Efrayim relates this word to the root ZAYIN-AYIN (“shaking,” “moving”), because when a person is especially angry, he violently trembles and shakes, which also causes him to emit sweat (zei’ah, another word derived from this root). Ibn Janach and Rabbi Bedersi explain za’am as “anger” that stems from disgust or contempt of another. The Malbim explains that this word does not primarily refer to "anger." Rather, its literal meaning is "to curse." As the Malbim explains, in the context of anger za'am refers to one of the effects of rage, in that the angry person will curse at the object of his anger as long as he remains angry. Finally, the Vilna Gaon explains that za'am refers to “suppressed anger” that one holds back from showing outwardly.7. Za'af ( Michah 7:9, II Chron 26:19) — Rabbi Pappenehim understands this root as a portmanteau of the two roots ZAYIN-AYIN (“shaking,” “moving”) and ALEPH-PEH (“face”), in reference to a level of anger that brings about a furious facial twitch.
8. Ketzef (Num. 17:11, Zech. 1:2) — This word refers to a very intense form of “anger,” whereby the angry person has reached a certain boiling point. In fact, Ibn Ezra (to Esther 1:12) and Radak (Sefer HaShorashim, entry ketzef) note that the word ketzef also refers to the “bubbles” that arise from boiling water (Hoshea 10:7), and the Aramaic word for “boiling” — ritcha — is also used in Rabbinic Hebrew as a synonym for “anger” (see Berachot 7a, Rosh Hashanah 32b, and Sanhedrin 48b). Peirush HaRokeach (to Ex. 16:20) adds that this type of anger is also visible through the sweat on the angry person’s face, just like bubbles in boiling water come up to the surface and are plainly visible. Eitz Yosef (to Eicha Rabbah 2:3) writes that ketzef is the most extreme and dangerous form of “anger,” associating that word with the archangel Gabriel (who represents9. Ashan (II Shmuel 22:9, Ps. 18:9, 80:5, Deut. 29:19) — This word literally means “smoke.” Radak explains that this is a borrowed term that came to mean “anger” because smoke is a byproduct of a burning fire, while different words for “anger” can metaphorically be related to “boiling,” “heat” and “fire” (as we saw above).
G-d’s Trait of Justice). On the other hand, Rabbeinu Efrayim seems to relate ketzef to the scum/froth that floats atop water, an allusion to the invariably unimportant thing that set off the angry person’s fury. The Malbim explains ketzef as anger that is manifest outwardly, yet was coolly formulated by one’s intellect and mental reflections (as opposed to a fit of emotional rage). This type of anger can even be a response to something that the object of one’s anger did against somebody else, rather than just to the angry person himself. In Modern Hebrew, katzefet refers to “whipped cream.”
10. Af (Ex. 34:6, Deut. 6:15) — Besides meaning “anger,” in other contexts this word means “nose” and/or “face.” Rabbeinu Efrayim understands this word to relate to “anger” because the angry person’s nose emits proverbial “smoke” that exemplifies his wrath. The Malbim similarly writes that af refers to anger that is physically "visible" on the face of the angry person (i.e., through his facial countenance, disposition, or other expressions). The fact that the angry person is incensed is “in your face.” Af typically comes about through one's emotion, not one's intellect, and this type of anger can sometimes be roused spontaneously. The Vilna Gaon offers three ways of differentiating between af and cheimah: First, af implies the beginning stages of “anger,” while cheimah implies an anger that has already blown up into something more developed. Second, af refers to anger in thought, while cheimah implies anger in actions. Third, cheimah implies a more exclusive anger reserved for just one’s enemies and those who seek to harm him, while af implies a more expansive anger that applies even to those who simply do not follow one’s wishes.
11. Anaf (Deut. 1:37, Isa. 12:1, Ps. 2:12) — Rabbeinu Efrayim explains that this word is actually the same as af, except that it has an extra NUN. Radak writes the exact opposite, arguing that the root of af (“nose,” “anger”) is really ALEPH-NUN-PEH, but sometimes the NUN disappears. Peirush HaRokeach explains anaf as anger that spurs one into taking immediate revenge or retribution against another. The Bible lists a bird known as an anafah (Lev. 11:19, Duet. 14:18) as non-kosher, and the Talmud (Chullin 63a) explains that this refers to a specific type of “angry bird” (dayah ragzanit). As an aside, Rabbi Pappenheim traces the word anaf to the biliteral root NUN-PEH (“movement”), explaining that this refers to when one’s body starts twitching and convulsing out of sheer anger.
12. Panim (Yirmiyahu 3:12, Gen. 32:21) — This word literally means “face” in most contexts, but is borrowed to mean “anger,” because often times one’s emotional state can be readily seen on one’s face, especially when it comes to anger.13. Na'atz (Num. 14:11, 14:23, 16:30) — Rabbi Pappenheim traces the root of na’atz to the monoliteral root represented by the letter TZADI (“goes out”). Accordingly, this term refers to the fact that a person can only tolerate something that he holds in contempt for a limited amount of time until his annoyance develops into an outwardly expressed “anger.” The Malbim takes the opposite approach, explaining that na’atz refers to a sort of anger that leads to one’s rejecting and pushing away another as though he were “disgusting.”
14. Atzvut (I Kings 1:6, Isa. 63:10, Ps. 78:40) — In many cases this word means “upset” or “disappointed,” which are negative feelings that can lead to “anger,” but are not identical to the concept of “anger.” Rabbi Avraham Maimuni cites his father Maimonides as explaining that the difference between charon and atzvut is that the former arouses one’s thirst for vengeance and revenge, while the latter does not. In other cases, atzvut came to mean “sadness/melancholy,” which is a slightly different concept.
15. Ra'am (Yechezkel 27:35, I Shmuel 1:6) — This word also means “noise” or “roar” (for examples, see Ps. 77:19, 81:8, Iyov 26:14, 39:25). This is because the angrier a person is, the more likely he or she will verbally lash out at others by yelling at them. Rashi (to Ex. 15:24, Yechezkel 27:35) connects the Mishnaic Hebrew (Bava Meztia 4:6, 6:1) term taromet (often mispronounced as taarumot), which means “complaint” or “grievance,” to the same root as ra’am, because both are verbal expressions of dissatisfaction.
16. Shetzef (Isa. 54:8) — This word appears only once in the Bible and its meaning is not completely clear. Because of this it makes sense that shetzef does not make it to Rabbi Shlomo of Urbino’s list of fifteen Hebrew words for “anger.” In the one place that this word appears in the Bible, it is paired with the word ketzef (“anger”). According to Menachem and Rabbeinu Tam, just as ketzef means “anger,” so too does shetzef mean “anger.” However, Targum Yonatan (there), Donash, Ibn Janach, Rabbi Yosef Kimchi, and Radak all argue that shetzef means “a little bit of.” (Rashi to Isa. 54:8 cites both of these possibilities.) Donash also suggests that shetzef means the same thing as rega (“a fleeting moment”). Peirush HaRokeach similarly interprets shetzef as an expression of “speed,” probably recalling the fact that when people “blow their fuse,” they act in haste.

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San Antonio church leader indicted on sex charge
Updated 5:02 pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2014
SAN ANTONIO -- A Guadalupe County grand jury has indicted a San Antonio church leader on a charge of prohibited sexual conduct.
Rodney Lee Carter, 40, of Seguin, was arrested in January and indicted June 5, according to the Guadalupe County district attorney's office.
Carter is accused of having a sex with a female family member last year in Seguin and other locations in Guadalupe County, said Det. Franklin Thomas of the Seguin Police Department.
"There's some indication that it occurred on an ongoing basis," Thomas said.
Another family member reported the incidents to police in November.
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Thomas said Carter served in a leadership role for a San Antonio church, but could not confirm the position or the church.
The website for the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church in the 900 block of North Elmendorf Street lists a Rev. Rodney L. Carter as the pastor. A message to the church's main office was not returned Wednesday afternoon.
Carter was released from the Guadalupe County Jail in January after posting a $75,000 bond.


Covid-19 continues to threaten Hong Kong. Legislative Councillor Wilson Or met with Deputy Director Ricky Yeung of the Housing Department (HD) alongside many DAB District Councillors and District officers on February 25th and proposed a series of anti-epidemic measures in public housing estates. We also urged the Housing Authority (HA) to provide financial relief for eligible business tenants. The measures are as follows:
1. Strengthen cleaning and disinfecting work in public housing estates
Provide clear guidelines for property management companies to enhance the environmental hygiene of the housing estates and estate shopping centres. The government should allocate additional resources for cleansing and security contractors in public housing estates to procure anti-epidemic supplies, especially masks, protective clothing and antiseptic products.
2. Further reduce rent for business tenants
Due to the continuing negative impact of the coronavirus on the business environment, the HA should reduce rent for business tenants for at least another 3 months until June to help them navigate this difficult period.
3. Reduce rent for car parks
The virus outbreak has also affected the transportation industry. The HA should reduce rents by half for car parks to relieve the pressure on tenants.
Media Inquiries: DAB Legislative Councilor Wilson Or (9266 1035)


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Are you dreaming about your own garden but worried it might be difficult because you live in the city? You don’t have to wait until you get to country to get started growing a garden! With urban gardening becoming more and more popular, there are plenty of ways to grow some of your own food, even if your city flat is super small. Here are some creative vertical garden ideas to grow your own food!
Gardening doesn’t have to be reserved for the countryside! In recent years, more and more city folks are starting to set up their own gardens. Considering everything that is going on in the world, lots of people are worried about the quality of fruits and veggies. But, many of us feel that organically grown vegetables are still pretty expensive and thus inaccessible. The lockdowns and supply chain disruption last year due to Covid-19 have additionally changed our relation towards the idea of having a garden. People started feeling that they could have more greens at their disposal. The best way to stay healthy is to eat healthily, and there is nothing more beneficial than freshly grown goods.
Even City Dwellers Can Grow Their Own Fresh Veggies
However, many people with a newly discovered desire for gardening may be perplexed about ways to grow their garden in small city apartments. We are happy to inform you that there is a solution to your problems! Have you ever heard about a vertical garden for vegetables?
Vertical gardens are a truly wonderful alternative for everyone living in the city or if you are dealing with limited space. Many of us have the experience of growing veggies in pots. However, we usually realize that this takes too much space – the vertical garden at home, fortunately, doesn’t.
When you are a beginner gardener, something like a vertical garden can sound confusing. There must be a myriad of questions running through your mind – where to put the plants, what kind of veggies to go for, etc. We have had a chance to talk with experts from Homemakerguide, who provided us with all the necessary information for us to answer all your questions.
What Is Vertical Garden?
So, we have already touched on how does vertical garden work, and now we are going to explain it in more detail. A vertical garden has a lot of names – living green wall, live wall, moss wall, etc. In all honesty, it is not difficult to understand vertical garden ideas just after hearing the name. This way of gardening is the opposite of a standard horizontal garden. Many vertical garden systems can be installed both indoors and outdoors.
Benefits of Growing a Vertical Garden
Some people are wondering why they became so popular and are curious about what are vertical garden plants? Well, we have already answered the first question. One of the main reasons is that it enables people living in small apartments to enjoy organic gardening. It requires less work, and you are less likely to deal with weeds in comparison with a traditional garden.
Plants to Grow in a Vertical Garden
Regarding the second question, we can tell you that there are various ornamental and edible plants that thrive in this type of garden.
Plants to Grow in a Vertical Tower System
- Arugula and other greens
Plants to Grow Vertically in Pots or Small Raised Beds
- Pole Beans
- Winter Squash, including pumpkins
Learn how you can grow bumper crop of vegetables even in a small raised bed (+ how to build your own DIY Cedar Raised Bed!)
Watering a Vertical Garden System
Now we are going to discuss how to water vertical garden. The essential thing when it comes to watering is time. You need to be prepared to invest a lot of time into planning and arranging the process; after that, everything is pretty straightforward. You can do it manually or create a drip irrigation system. With manual watering, you can control everything for each plant, but it takes more time. In case you opt for an automated system, you need to pay attention to how much water you are using and decide on the frequency of watering.
Hanging Vertical Garden
An excellent option, especially for beginners who are just learning how to vertical garden, is to hang it. It is pretty easy because you don’t even need to use standard pots but create a pocket wall. It allows for a lot of space for the veggies to grow. Pocket walls are also super simple to clean and store after the season is finished. Besides, some of them are self-watering, so you won’t even have to worry about that. If you are not comfortable with making beds, keep in mind that there are many good vertical garden pots ideas.
Wooden Vertical Veggie Beds Ideas
Many think that this is easy with tomatoes, squashes, and so on. But what is the best vertical garden system for vegetables that don’t grow like this? Well, in this case, you can make vertical beds or, in other words, shelves. You can put all beds vertically on the wall in a manner that will allow for all plants to receive an equal amount of light. The best ones are those with some type of slats – this will enable air to circulate properly, and water will easily reach each plant. A vertical garden with lights looks even better.
Using Pipes for Vertical Garden
Believe it or not, but some people use PVC pipes to make a vertical garden. Some are a bit concerned about it because they think that this is not the best material to grow food. In many cases, they do have a point, but it is vital to know that some pipes are perfectly safe. To know which one is, you should check for recycling numbers and avoid the pipes labeled with 3, 6, and 7. If you find a type of food-safe plastic and want to use it to make a vertical garden, check this Instructables Living guide.
Vertical Garden on a Mash Fence
This is probably one of the most common vertical garden ideas. If you want to know how to grow vertical garden this way, the trick is to plant the veggies in the pots that you will attach to the fence afterward. It is ideal for vines, beans, and tomatoes. People who live in houses with a small yard like to do this because it doesn’t occupy a lot of space. Thus, they can enjoy healthy garlic and other veggies, improving the appearance of the fence at the same time.
Vertical Garden on a Remade Ladder
This concept is a bit similar to the one with wooden beds. The main difference is that the ladder occupies less space, requires less work, and it is pretty easy to water this garden. If you use an old ladder, you will see how impressed your friends will be.
Vertical Garden in Plastic Bottles
Everyone has plastic bottles. Instead of throwing them and contributing to the unnecessary garbage accumulation, we will tell you how to make vertical garden with plastic bottles. It is pretty simple, and all that you need is a bit of time and some creativity. For example, you can create a garden that looks like a wine cellar, with bottles on the wall. You can also make a net with a bunch of colorful threads and use it to attach bottles with plants to the wall.
Even if you have plenty of space to grow a garden, there are many reasons why you should still grow a vertical garden! Homesteaders of America conference speaker, Melissa K. Norris will show you how!
Having a garden in urban areas is beneficial in many regards. It improves the appearance of your apartment and neighborhood, cleans the air, and provides you with healthy vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, it is proven that gardening reduces stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression. As you can see, there are plenty of ways of growing a beautiful garden, even if your city apartment is small. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You need only some time and creativity to make your dream come true!
Have you tried about vertical gardening before? What do you think about it?

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2019 ISAKOS Biennial Congress ePoster #1017
Higher Activity Level Is Associated with Better Meniscus Repair Results
David C. Flanigan, MD, Columbus, OH UNITED STATES
Sarah Poland, BS, Columbus, OH UNITED STATES
Joshua Everhart, MD, MPH, Columbus, OH UNITED STATES
Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, Columbus, OH UNITED STATES
Robert A. Magnussen, MD, MPH, Columbus, OH UNITED STATES
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, UNITED STATES
FDA Status Not Applicable
Meniscal repair failure risk and patient reported outcomes do not differ substantially between older or younger patients of similar activity level.
To determine whether patient age group (40 years or older versus under 40 years) and pre-injury activity level are independently predictive of meniscus repair failure risk and patient-reported outcomes at mean 5-years follow-up.
225 patients (n=61 age = 40 years; n=164 age <40; 11% sedentary, 64% recreational athletes, 26% competitive athletes; 72% of athletes in cutting-pivoting sports) who underwent meniscus repair were assessed for meniscus repair failure and patient-reported knee function at mean 5.4 years follow-up (SD 2.8). Knee symptoms were assessed with the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective (IKDC-S) scores, and post-operative activity scores were assessed with the Marx Activity score. The independent effects of patient age and activity level on meniscus repair failure risk and patient-reported outcomes were determined by multivariate modeling with adjustment for body mass index, sex, ACL status, tear pattern, chondral status, and number of implants utilized at the time of surgery.
Meniscus repair failure risk was 20% overall and was not associated with age (p=0.41) or participation in recreational (p=0.31) or competitive (p=0.16) sports relative to a sedentary lifestyle. IKDC-S scores were not associated with age (p=0.12), but were lower among sedentary patients (adjusted mean 59.6 SE 4.9) compared to recreational (78.9 SE 2.5; p=0.007) or competitive athletes (79.2 SE 3.8; p=0.02). KOOS-ADL scores were higher among patients under age 40 years (mean 90.3, SE 1.4) compared to patients =40 (mean 82.7, SE 2.7; p=0.01) but not KOOS-pain, KOOS-sport, or KOOS-QOL (p>0.05). Sedentary status was independently associated with lower KOOS scores for all subscores (p<0.05).
Meniscal repair failure risk and patient reported outcomes do not differ substantially between older or younger patients of similar activity level. Sedentary patients regardless of age have worse self-reported subjective outcomes compared to active patients following meniscus repair.


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Sin City Las Vegas has been known for it’s tourism, gambling, and bright lights. You know the saying…”What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Well as of lately, Sin City has turned into “Win City”. The Defending Champions Las Vegas Aces, Founded in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Utah Starzz before the league’s inaugural 1997 season. Then moved to San Antonio, Texas before the 2003 season and became the San Antonio Silver Stars, later shortened to the San Antonio Stars in 2014.
The team relocated to Las Vegas before the 2018 season and won 2 conference titles and a WNBA championship. And the way things are looking, they will repeat this year.
And of course a huge congratulations to our Las Vegas Golden Knights for bringing home the Stanley Cup. beating the Florida Panthers 4 games to 1. This is the eighth time these two teams have met this season. Overall , The Florida Panthers have a record of 4-5-1 versus the Golden Knights . Jack Eichel has 27 goals and 39 assist prior to the final game. Jonathan Marchessault has also been a great contributor to the team with eight goals and six assist to help the Knights get to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Unfortunately the Golden Knights’ incredible season had ended with a 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Washington Capitals in 2017-18.
Earning their way back to the Stanley cup finals this season, The Golden Knights have added another championship to the Vegas Valley. So the saying “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” has a whole new meaning. No longer will Las Vegas be known as Sin City. With the Las Vegas Aces And The Las Vegas Golden Knights, we are now considered Win City!
According to sportingnews.com “The exact parade route for the Golden Knights has not been revealed, however it’s expected to follow the same path as the Aces.”
If we could only get the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Las Vegas a championship… That looks like that may take a few more seasons.

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What tomorrows AU jobs data means for the AUDUSD
Tony Sycamore June 17, 2020 10:55 AM
After the recent setback, global equity markets were able to build on Mondays upside reversal as U.S. retail sales data completely blew away expectations overnight. The retail control group (ex-autos, gasoline, and building materials) increased by 11% in May, to ABOVE pre-COVID levels supported by a 25% jump in online spending.
Also supported by estimates from economists that about 75% of those made unemployed in the U.S, are currently receiving bigger pay checks from government support programs than they were receiving whilst working. All in all, the prospects of a V-shaped recovery seems to be back on track in the U.S.
Tomorrow sees the release of Australian jobs data for May data at 11.30 am Sydney time, that should help reassure a similar V-shaped scenario will play out in Australia in the coming months.
While a modest fall of 60,000 jobs is expected in May following on from the loss of 600,000 jobs in April the labour market is then expected to recover, until the next big test coming from the conclusion of the Jobkeeper program at the end of September.
In terms of what this means for the AUDUSD, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s minutes for the June meeting released yesterday contained the observation.
”Movements of the Australian dollar over the course of this year had been closely correlated with global equity prices”.
We could not have summed up the AUDUSD’s recent behaviour better ourselves. Furthermore we don’t think the AUDUSD currently has the capacity to break too far in either direction without first receiving a fresh directional lead from global equities.
From a technical point of view, after a 15c rally from its March low, the AUDUSD is taking a well-deserved breather, and is anticipated to spend more time trading sideways, consolidating between .7050c on the topside and .6680c on the downside.
Should evidence of a base in the AUDUSD form near the .6680c support area, (bullish daily reversal candle) our bias is to be a buyer in anticipation of a retest of the recent .7064 high. Keeping in mind that should the AUDUSD experience a sustained break below .6680, it would signal a deeper pullback is underway towards .6400c.
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- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, 2006
- B.Sc. Agriculture, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, 2003
- Research Associate & PhD candidate
- 2001-2006: Humboldt University Berlin, Germany, Agricultural Economics
- 2005/2006: Consulting Assistant, Ofxam e.V., Berlin, Germany
Topic of dissertation
Linking smallholder farmers to high-value markets: opportunities and institutional challenges
The production and marketing of high-value agricultural commodities – such as fruits, vegetables, and livestock products – has been an important source of cash income for small-scale farmers in the northern mountainous regions of Thailand. However, against the background of recent free trade agreements and market liberalization, there is increasing national and international competition, partly leading to significant price decreases. Given structural disadvantages of farmers in northern Thailand, it will be very difficult for them to achieve and maintain a competitive position in markets for undifferentiated high-value products. Therefore, product differentiation – in terms of health attributes (e.g., low-pesticide residues, free from diseases and pathogens), taste (e.g., indigenous livestock breeds), time (e.g., offseason production), or processing characteristics (e.g., packaging, drying, canning) – could be a promising alternative.
Assess the success of smallholder farmers in northern Thailand in regard to their participation in differentiated fruit and vegetable markets and under different institutional arrangements.
- determinants for the participation of different actors in the various agreements
- impacts of a certain agreement on small farmers
- determinants for the organisation of a certain agreement
Assess how effective and efficient existing institutional mechanisms are for preserving product differentiation throughout the supply chain in Thailand.
- variety of institutional mechanisms in form of standards, labels and other
- distinctions between the different mechanisms
- determinants for a certain mechanism
Field research takes place in the Mae Sa Watershed in Northern Thailand.
- Quantitative interviews with farmers in 9 villages with respect to current land-use systems and institutional arrangements between farmers and traders
- Qualitative interviews with traders and other key informants to assess the institutional setting
- Analysis of household characteristics in regard to integration in high value markets and analysis of income effects of different markets using different econometric approaches
- Analysis of institutional arrangements and farmers behaviour with conjoint analysis
- Qualitative Analysis of semi-structured interviews
- March – July 2006
Agricultural and Socio Economics
Inter-/National Agricultural Trade
Timetable: August 2006 - July 2009
Begin: August 2006
- Schipmann, Ch. (2006): Value chains for a better integration of smallholers to trade – the case of chilli pepper in Ghana, MSc. Thesis, Berlin
- University of Hohenheim, October 2006, “Value chains for a better integration to trade – the case of chilli in Ghana”, Poster at the Tropentag
Back to Homepage of the Chair: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/42360.html

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“Objectives: Satisfactory bonding of orthodontic attachments to amalgam is a challenge for orthodontists. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the shear bond strength of stainless steel orthodontic click here brackets to silver amalgam treated with sandblasting and Er,Cr:YSGG laser.
Study Design: Fifty-four amalgam discs were prepared, polished and divided into three groups: In group 1 (the control group) the premolar brackets were bonded using Panavia F resin cement without any surface treatment; in groups 2 and 3, the specimens were subjected to sandblasting and Er,Cr:YSGG laser
respectively, before bracket bonding.
After immersing in distilled water at 37 degrees C for 24 hours, all the specimens were tested for shear bond strength. Bond failure sites were evaluated under a stereomicroscope. Data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and a post hoc Tukey test.
Results: The highest and lowest shear bond strength values were recorded in the laser and control groups, respectively. There were significant differences in mean shear bond strength values between the laser and the other two groups (p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences between the sandblast and https://www.selleckchem.com/products/AZD1480.html control groups (p=0.5).
Conclusions: Amalgam surface treatment with Er,Cr:YSGG laser increased shear bond strength of stainless steel orthodontic brackets.”
“The modular concept of cerebellar connections has been advocated in the lifetime work of Jan Voogd. In this concept, a cerebellar GF120918 solubility dmso module is defined as the conglomerate of one or multiple and non-adjacent, parasagittally arranged zones of Purkinje cells, their specific projection
to a well-defined region of the cerebellar nuclei, and the climbing fiber input to these zones by a well-defined region of the inferior olivary complex. The modular organization of these olivo-cortico-nuclear connections is further exemplified by matching reciprocal connections between inferior olive and cerebellar nuclei. Because the different regions of the cerebellar nuclei show highly specific output patterns, cerebellar modules have been suggested to constitute functional entities. This idea is strengthened by the observation that anatomically defined modules adhere to the distribution of chemical markers in the cerebellar cortex suggesting that modules not only differ in their input and output relations but also may differ in operational capabilities. Here, I will briefly review some recent data on the establishment of cerebellar modules in rats. Furthermore, some evidence will be shown suggesting that the other main afferent system (i.e., mossy fibers), at least to some extent, also adheres to the modular organization.


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Health Insurance Tips for Unemployed
We all have felt the effects of today’s tough economy in some way or another. Whether you lost your job or you know someone who has, one of the most pressing concerns aside from finding employment is maintaining previous benefits for you or your family. A study published in the Journal of Demography last year found that job loss has adverse effects on one’s health and that even those who were subsequently reemployed faced a higher risk of developing new health conditions. Factor that into the current unemployment in the US, and it is evident that a significant segment of the population is facing both unemployment and health problems. The takeaway message here is that you are not alone. If it is your first time shopping for an individual plan, the number of health plan options, terms, carriers, and premiums can seem overwhelming. It is where insure.com can help with some useful tips:
Those who lost jobs (did not quit) may be eligible for an insurance subsidy
A form of “continuation coverage,” COBRA is a federal law that can extend insurance for you and your family past the point at which you would otherwise lose coverage. Benefits could last anywhere from 18 to 36 months.
If you recently lost employer-provided health insurance, you could be eligible for a 65% decrease of your COBRA premium for up to 15 months. Learn more about COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance under ARRA.
Those unemployed after May 31, 2010, are disqualified from benefits
But try not to lapse in coverage! This gap could work against you when applying for insurance plans in the future (especially if one or more family members have pre-existing conditions).
Contact an insurance broker for help in finding an affordable plan
If you don’t qualify for COBRA or other aid, don’t worry. Cobra is often more expensive than individual health insurance, particularly for the young, who currently face an especially high unemployment rate. So, whether you qualify for COBRA, don’t qualify, or find it too expensive, you should check prices of individual plans on insure.com.
Consider choosing a high deductible health plan, which tends to be much cheaper because some cover a variety of preventative care options that are available before you meet the first deductible.
(Ex) Using insure.com, a male (age 38) living in California can buy a high deductible health plan for a premium of just $69.00/month!
Research eligibility for government-sponsored plans
Medicaid: a program operated by each state to provide health insurance for people with limited incomes, including families, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
CHIP: Children’s Health Insurance Program provides low-cost insurance coverage for children in families who earn too much to meet the requirement for Medicaid, but not enough to buy insurance independently. Eligibility and rules vary by state, so check to see if your family is eligible.
If you’re under 26, you can get coverage under your parent’s policy
The Affordable Care Act changed the law so that children, who would have previously grown out of their parent’s employer-provided coverage, can now stay covered until age 26. This goes into effect beginning September 2010.
Distribute one family plan into individual plans
Better than a whole family without any coverage, you can try splitting coverage into individual plans for each member. The downside is that you may have to pay higher deductibles and copays, as well as lower claim limits.
If you are denied, consider a high-risk pool plan
Carriers in most states can deny you, charge higher premiums, or limit coverage if you have a preexisting condition. However, check with the State Department of Health Insurance if you live in one of the few states that are “guaranteed issue,” meaning insurers cannot deny you due to a health condition.
PCIP: Starting this summer, if you have been uninsured for 6 months and have a preexisting condition, you may be able to get insured under the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan until 2014, when health insurance carriers can no longer deny anyone with a preexisting condition. Use this map to see how PCIP works in your state.


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Here is a 5-Pack of NFL value plays for Week 13 to help build your Sunday bank, featuring Chip Kelly’s reeling Eagles visiting a Patriots team coming off its first loss at 4:25 ET.
Well, 12 weeks of this 2015 NFL season are now in the books and the New England Patriots finally suffered their first loss as they were defeated in Denver 30-24 in overtime on Sunday Night Football. That leaves the Carolina Panthers as the only remaining undefeated team at 11-0 as they prepare to visit New Orleans on Sunday. And speaking of Sunday, here we are back again with another weekly 5-pack of Sunday NFL picks.
Week 13 began with probably the most memorable NFL game of 2015 on Thursday Night Football, when sportsbooks around the world were shaken up by a Hail Mary touchdown pass by Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers on the game’s final play to beat the Detroit Lions 27-23. Millions of dollars swung hands on that play with the public being the beneficiary, as it made winners of the popular Packers -2½ and the ‘over’ of 46!
The sportsbooks now look to get their money back on Sunday, although hopefully it will not be at our expense. As it turns out, we have just one side in our 5-Pack this week, although it is an underdog in keeping with our naturally contrarian nature. The rest of our card is made up of four totals, uncharacteristically composed of just one ‘under’ and three ‘overs’. And as has become our custom in recent years, all of these NFL odds come from Pinnacle Sports.
Sunday, December 6th
Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills ‘over’ 41½ (-108) (1:00 ET): It may seem strange to back an ‘over’ in a game between two teams that rely heavily on defense, but we are doing it right here. Yes, we understand that the Texans have allowed a total of 35 points in the last four games with all four of those contests resulting in straight up and ATS wins and the New York Jets scoring the only two touchdowns Houston allowed over the four games. Furthermore the Texans held those four opponents to just 59.3 rushing yards per game. With that being said, the Bills may do a better job offensively than the last four Texans’ opponents even if LeSean McCoy and the other running backs hit the Houston brick wall, because the Bills have a mobile quarterback in Tyrod Taylor and a big play wide receiver in Sammy Watkins. As long as Watkins is healthy, and he is as of now for a change, Buffalo will always be capable of scoring a touchdown on any given play, and with this being a bigger game for the Bills than it is for Houston in terms of the playoff race, do not be surprised if you see some new offensive wrinkles for Buffalo. Meanwhile the Texans have their own home run hitter in DeAndre Hopkins and quarterback Brian Hoyer has quietly been very solid since separating himself from the since-released Ryan Mallet in what was a competition for the starting job. And the Buffalo defense is actually underachieving, especially while ranking just 23rd in the NFL in passing defense at 254.1 yards per game.
Baltimore Ravens +3½ (-104) over Miami Dolphins (1:00 ET): Our only side play of the week is on a Baltimore team coming off of a dramatic Monday Night Football win over the Browns in Cleveland, winning the game by returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown on the final play when a made field goal would have meant a Ravens loss and a basic miss would have meant overtime. But even prior to that drama, the underdog Ravens played well despite losing starting quarterback Joe Flacco and starting running back Justin Forsett to season-ending injuries the previous week after also losing then leading receiver Steve Smith, Sr. for the season earlier in the year. Javorius Allen has performed well all year when given his opportunity rushing for 304 yards on 4.0 yards per carry, first while spelling Forsett several times per game and then after stepping in as the starter last week. Meanwhile, Matt Schaub filled in ably for Flacco despite his two interceptions, completing 20-of-34 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns vs. the Browns, while Kamar Aiken has continued his resurgence at wide receiver since Smith went down. Thus the Ravens continue to fight hard despite their 4-7 record as six of the seven losses have been by six points or less and the seventh was by only eight points at Arizona. The same cannot be said about the favored Dolphins here, who are an identical 4-7 but have had games where they appeared to be just going through the motions waiting for the season to end, such as falling behind the Jets 35-7 last week before a couple of cosmetic scores resulted in the 38-20 final.
Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams ‘under’ 43 (-105) (1:00 ET): This is a revenge spot for the 9-2 Cardinals with one of their two losses coming to the Rams back home in Phoenix for their only home loss of the year. St. Louis has since fallen off the map though as it has lost four straight games with Nick Foles losing his starting quarterback job to Case Keenum along the way. However, Keenum suffered a concussion vs. the Cincinnati Bengals last week, so Foles entered the game and promptly threw three interceptions without a touchdown pass! Foles is now forced to start this week with Keenum not yet cleared, so expect heavy doses of prized rookie running back Todd Gurley in an attempt to not expose Foles again. Gurley looked every bit like a future superstar while rushing for at least 128 yards in each of his first four starts, but he has now gone four straight games without reaching 100 yards including a season-low 19 rushing yards last week with defenses knowing he is the St. Louis offense. Do not look for an uptick in the St. Louis scoring output this week either as Foles is simply not good enough to keep defenses honest. The Cardinals may not live up to their NFL-leading 32.3-point scoring average here either though as they are banged up at both wide receiver and running back, and it showed in a lackluster 19-13 win over the lowly 49ers last week. Besides, St. Louis does play very good defense allowing only 20.9 points and 341.0 total yards per game.
Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ‘over’ 46 (-107) (1:00 ET): There was once a time this season when the Falcons were 5-0, while the Buccaneers were once 1-3. Now, the winner of this game will take sole possession of second place of the NFC South as the Falcons have lost five of their last six games to fall to 6-5 and the Buccaneers have improved to 5-6 and would own the tiebreaker with a win here as it would complete a season sweep following a 23-20 upset win at Atlanta in overtime on November 1st! While we are not sure who will win this rematch in Tampa, we do expect each team to score its fair share of points. The Falcons get running back Devonta Freeman back for this game as he has cleared his concussion protocol after missing the 20-10 home loss to Minnesota last week, and the offense looked so much better and had balance when he was healthy as he has rushed for 764 yards on 4.6 yards per carry with nine rushing touchdowns this year while also adding 225 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions. But while the Falcons figure to perk up offensively with Freeman back, the Buccaneers have already perked up offensively while averaging 397.3 total yards the last three games, thanks to a rejuvenated running back in Doug Martin being second in the NFL with his 1038 rushing yards, which has taken pressure off of Jameis Winston while allowing the rookie quarterback to improve every game.
Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots ‘over’ 49 (-105) (4:25 ET): The Patriots are coming off of their first loss of the season. The Patriots and Tom Brady in particular do not like losing and usually bounce back in emphatic fashion. The Philadelphia defense has allowed exactly 45 points in each of the last two games. Get the picture? With that being said, we have no interest in giving double-digits in the NFL, but we do see these team going ‘over’ this total with the Patriots possibly approaching it themselves. We get that New England is banged up, but it looks like wide receiver Danny Amendola should be back for this game and while Scott Chandler is no Rob Gronkowski, he is a good receiving tight end with plenty of NFL experience. Besides, the Philadelphia defense could make even a mediocre offense look good the way it is playing right now, never mind being forced to face Brady when he is in an ornery mood. The Eagles do get some good news too in that the offense is getting healthier with quarterback Sam Bradford, tight end Zach Ertz and wide receiver Nelson Agholor all expected to be back this week and there is even a chance that offensive tackle Jason Peters could make his return too from his leg injury. No, all that is probably not enough to pull an upset but it should lead to Philadelphia also contributing to this ‘over’.

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Newbury & Crookham Golf Club
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Available FacilitiesClubhouse, Banquet Facilities
A real gem of a course with a great layout
This course was a real surprise, and i simply don't know why I have never played it before. Every hole has the golfer interested and is challenging. The par 3 holes are simply superb and a real challenge. The par 3 17th has a real links feel to it, with a tight shot into a small green. The welcome was friendly and we had a nice meal in the club house post round. All in all, this course was in great condition and it length at just under 6,000 yards gives the average golfer a real chance of a decent round. We will be back!
Friendly challenging scenic course
Very warm welcome ,booked a 3 ball on a special Deal and acccomodated a 4 th player at same cost, course In great condition for time of year ,greens been spiked and a little slow but nice to putt on, this course is a joy to play lots of variety and you wont been dissapointed .
Usually like this course and arranged a four ball to go play based on my recommendation .... course looked good from the first tee and we were away, then disaster!
The pro shop or at any time during booking failed to mention the greens were being hollow cored and on top of that very heavily sanded, couldn't hit putts hard enough in some spots and then less sanded areas ran flying by, nightmare to play, even to the point that one our four didnt want to play the course anymore and left after 9 holes.......
Extremely disappointed that this wasn't mentioned at all and then when we finished the pro shop wasnt even open to go have a word. What a let down, a course I usually enjoy but will think twice before playing again now.
One of the best courses in the region
The course is up their with the best courses in the region I'd even put it up their with Goring and Streetley. The Fairways were excellent throughout felt like Carpet and the greens were also excellent. The staff were happy to let us pretty much tee off when ever due to it being mainly a members course an don't really have set tee times. Everyone out on the course was friendly throughout also.
Greens And tee boxes where in excellent condition staff where very friendly will definitely play again
We booked a four ball via Tee-Off times. The tee time was 12.12. When we arrived we were told that the course was closed for a ladies competition until 12.15. Nobody believed that we has a 12.12 booking until I actually produced the booking confirmation. Despite the competition being cleared well in advance of 12.12 we eventually teed off (thanks to officialdom gone mad) at about 12.30.
Course was excellent, greens fast. The problem is attitude..
Great course and facilities. Some members let it down
Course is great. It makes up for it’s lack of yards with some tough holes, the 8th In particular is a challenging par4.
Staff in the pro shop are among the best I’ve dealt with.
The only thing that lets the course down is the attitude of the older members. I have played this course 100+ times. I can’t remember a round where I haven’t heard an stupid half wit comment aimed at one or more of our group. We are all aged between 25-40 so not juniors and 3 of us are ex members. If it wasn’t for these people I would definitely re-join this club. As it is I will keep my membership else where and return as the course is too good to not play it.
Course 5 stars
Pro shop 5 star
Club house 4 star
Members no stars!
A great course
Without question... Newbury & Crookham has become one of my favourite courses. Great mix of holes. Condition was amazing considering all the rubbish weather... so massive credit to the Greenkeepers. What more can l say?... other than “I’ll be back!”
Had a fantastic round at Newbury and Crookham. Played the course back to front (started on 10th, finished on 9th) which was a bit strange to start with. Great variety of holes. Only downside was having some rude comment from members of the course about our abilities.
Great course with good variety and friendly staff and members
Mature course with interesting variety of holes in very good condition for beginning of November.
Played midweek early afternoon in 2 ball starting from 10th, with other 2 ball ahead and behind, and able to play at a good pace.
Staff and members friendly.
We will play here again.
A little gem of a test for the average handicapper. Big hitters should murder this course so how come they don't!
A great set of Par 3's is the reason. 5 of them with memorable definition and high Stoke indexes. Not a long course but it has a few ups and downs and a couple of testing drives to the fairway off the white tees for average drivers of the ball.
The Par 3 9th and 17th are brilliant holes whilst the easy, driveable, par 4 12th (s.i. 17) is not easy at all!
Current free keeper has improved the greens no end and fairway definition is very good. Only drawback can be lack of sand in bunkers after periods of rain but this is irrelavent if you miss them altogether!
Good value golf, clubhouse and close to the M4 if travelling, this is a lovely parkland course to visit.
Great track - just go and visit it !!
Always enjoy playing this course - really good set up and condition and always super friendly towards visitors right from pro shop to bar staff and geeen keepers.
Great value for money
Well laid out course with good variety of holes.
Played as a four-ball in August. Definitely not a straight-up/straight-down course with a good mix of holes with some raised tees and greens.
Course was in good condition despite recent hollow-tining.
Would recommend this course if you're after a change from the course(s) you're used to playing. Not too many visitiors resulting in course not being too busy.
Friendly club and a fantastic course - great value for money
I would highly recommend playing here . The staff were friendly as were the members we came across and the course was in good nick too.
Thank you all for your kind hospitality.
The course has no holes the same
I found the pro in shop excellent + golf course looked
after fairways were cut correctly + greens were also
excellent. The course is a good test and will play
again due to the welcome and course
Nice oldy worldy course
On old fashioned club who is accepting change and welcomes guests course is in pristine condition and the staff are very helpful (we somehow managed to book via the app a tee time in the middle of a woman's open comp)!and they sorted us out . Not sure all the members like the change as some could have been friendlier and questioned what we were doing pointing out we couldn't play as there was a comp on even though the pro had just suggested we start on the 10th to solve the double booking - but to be fair this happens at many clubs even if you are a member so we just laughed it off as we walked to the 10th to start.

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Florida Toughens Ethics Restrictions
On May 25, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills – HB 7001 and HB 7003 – which achieve final implementation of amendments to the Florida State Constitution, first, by extending the period during which certain Florida government officials are prohibited from lobbying to six years after the conclusion of government service, and second, by restricting lobbying by these officials during their terms in office. The restrictions implemented by these bills become effective on December 31, 2022.
Florida House Bill 7001 implements a new Section 8(f) of Article II of the Florida State Constitution. Amendment of the Florida Constitution to include this new section was accomplished through approval of a ballot measure by nearly 80% of voters in November 2018. New Section 8(f) of Article II provides that a Florida “public officer” shall not:
- “[L]obby for compensation on issues of policy, appropriations, or procurement before the federal government, the legislature, any state government body or agency, or any political subdivision of this state, during his or her term of office”; or
- “[L]obby for compensation on issues of policy, appropriations, or procurement for a period of six years after vacation of public position.. . .”
The current (until year-end) post-employment “lobbying ban” period for Florida state legislators and elected officials is two years. “Public officer” as used in this new Section 8(f) of Article II means:
a statewide elected officer, a member of the legislature, a county commissioner, a county officer pursuant to Article VIII or county charter, a school board member, a superintendent of schools, an elected municipal officer, an elected special district officer in a special district with ad valorem taxing authority, or a person serving as a secretary, an executive director, or other agency head of a department of the executive branch of state government.
Florida House Bill 7003 implements a new Section 13(b) of Article V of the Florida State Constitution prohibiting former members of the Florida judiciary from “lobby[ing] for compensation on issues of policy, appropriations, or procurement before the legislative or executive branches of state government for a period of six years after he or she vacates his or her judicial position.” This amendment to Article V was accomplished through the same November 2018 ballot measure that amended Article II, as discussed above.
Both HB 7001 and 7003 contain detailed definitions of “lobby” and other key terms and set out exceptions to the relevant restrictions. The bills signed into law by Gov. DeSantis also impose a scheme of penalties for violations of the constitutionally imposed restrictions. These penalties may include: public censure; a civil penalty of up to $10,000; and forfeiture of any pecuniary benefit received through violative conduct.


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The Brooklyn-based painter Keltie Ferris is known for her spray-painted, layered, and pixelated abstract paintings. She recently shifted away from this style to focus on her body prints, which are currently on view at Mitchell-Innes & Nash in an exhibition titled M\A\R\C\H.
In these works she literally covers herself in oil and pigment and lies on top of a human-sized sheet of paper. Depending on the print, the designs either obscure or highlight the artist’s gender. “I’ve always been looking for some sort of extremely indexical ‘I am here’ mark to put into my paintings,” she said.
Ferris and I discussed her work in M\A\R\C\H and how she used her body not only as a tool, but to political effect by building an army of bodies.
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Samuel Jablon: How did you decide to make body prints?
Keltie Ferris: I’ve always been looking for some sort of extremely indexical “I am here” mark to put into my paintings. Something literal, like a fingerprint. I tried several times to do it in my actual painting but found it either cheesy or unsatisfying. I first tried to be more committed to making body prints after I saw the Jasper Johns Grey show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art almost 10 years ago. And then again when I saw a David Hammons piece at MoMA PS1 years later.
SJ: Has the process of covering yourself in oil and pigment changed how you approach painting?
KF: That’s a great question; I’m not sure I know the answer to it. Covering myself with oil and literally prostrating myself to my work — it feels sacrificial. And it feels humbling to put my myself and my body at the mercy of what my work demands. I don’t think I can put it into words, but I am certain that this is affecting my work on canvas somehow or will in time, in some subterranean way.
SJ: Do you find that your use of color changes between the body prints and paintings?
KF: The body prints are as colorful as humanly possible, even more full of color than my paintings usually are.
SJ: What I noticed in this series of body prints was that the ones with your head appear to be more vulnerable while the headless works seem aggressive, like you’re about to duel. Could you talk about the difference between the two?
KF: I’ve aimed to select works for the show that have a range of attitudes. And yes, the headless torsos usually have this Elvis stance that is somehow a natural by-product of my body on paper. It does have this forwardness. And without the specificity of my face, they have more of a general modular quality — like an army of the every woman or every man. Whereas the ones with my face, I think, are more specifically me or more specifically someone. Also, they have a sideways movement, because my nose is boney and thus in the way of a good frontal print. So they seem like they are heading sideways or back, which implies something more defensive or under scrutiny.
SJ: The body prints seem to be more direct. Through your body placement and use of colors, each print captures an emotion, from the vulnerable to the assertive. Do you think they are more direct or politicized than your paintings?
KF: I’m immersing my body in the body prints — there’s nothing more direct than that. I’m using my body as a tool — there are no intermediaries such as brushes. So yeah, I’m in it, and it’s direct.
SJ: The title of the exhibition is M\A\R\C\H. Is there a covert or overt connection to the women’s marches that have been popping up all over the world?
KF: Oh, very overt.
SJ: What is the significance of the title?
KF: Well, armies march. And so do protesters. Modular bodies moving in grids, in formation, showing their power or maybe their resistance to power — that’s a march. And M\A\R\C\H further pictorializes this idea. Of course I was thinking of the current political horror we are all enduring, and the terror that this is what protofascism looks like in the US.
SJ: Could you talk about the importance of taking this stance with your work?
KF: I want the work to be reflective of myself as a being in general, as well as a political actor. I wanted it to refer to the accumulation of those individuals as well — my multiple selves together, imagined armies of citizens. Therefore I hung the show to emphasize the seriality of prints. The show is packed — it is not underhung.
Keltie Ferris: M\A\R\C\H continues at Mitchell-Innes & Nash (1018 Madison Avenue, Upper East Side, Manhattan) through May 6.
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Mining and forest industries
By 1980, most of the jobs in Quebec were in the tertiary sector (services). This sector drove the main engine of the Quebec economy. Times were difficult for the mining and forestry industries that were part of the primary (resource extraction) and secondary (processing resources). Like most jobs in these sectors, jobs were far from major centers, and it became difficult for Quebec regions to keep their economies going.
In 1980, mining no longer played a major role in the Quebec economy. Only a few regions produced mineral resources such as iron on the North Shore and copper, zinc and gold in Abitibi. As the Quebec mining industry exported more and more of its resources, it became more and more dependent on the world markets and the demands of other countries. The global context of the 1960s and 1970s resulted meant that the metals mined in Quebec were less in demand. For example, it was discovered that asbestos was dangerous for the health of miners and users. This greatly affected Quebec’s asbestos mining sector because asbestos was hardly used anymore.
Forest industries also turned to exporting, this sector also experienced difficulties. First, the mechanization of the industry after World War II resulted in the loss of many jobs even if production was increasing. The pulp and paper and wood products sector were doing well but faced stiff competition from the United States. Despite this, the industry still employed many people, especially in more remote regions.

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- Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie Odinga on Monday, December 4, prevented NASA strategist David Ndii's wife from spending night in a police cell
- Winnie arrived at Diani Police station and demanded for the release of Ndii's wife , Mwende Gatabaki
- Mwende had refused to go back to her hotel room demanding that the police tell her where her husband had been taken by Flying Squad officer.
- Instead, police threatened to lock her up inside a cell, only to change tune upon arrival of Winnie
NASA strategist David Ndii's wife Mwende Gatabaki has disclosed that opposition leader Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie Odinga saved her from being locked up in a police cell when she demanded to know where her husband had been taken.
While recounting her ordeal to journalists on Monday, December 4, following the dramatic arrest of her husband the previous day, Gatabaki claimed that officers at Diani Police Station threatened to throw her behind bars if she was not going to stop asking questions.
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"I was detained for sometimes, then Winnie Odinga came and started talking to the officers. She asked them what was going on. And at that point I noticed they also changed a bit. The idea of throwing me into the cell changed," she said.
According to Gatabaki, she and her family had traveled to Kwale to attend a nephew's wedding and also for a holiday.
The family was staying at Leopard Beach Hotel from where a group of seven officers from the Flying Squad police unit picked up her husband. When Gatabaki inquired where they were taking him, they told her Diani Police Station.
However, when Gatabaki visited the mentioned police station, she was met with a rude shock.The officers told her that her husband was not there and they didn't know about his arrest. But she was not going to leave without seeing her husband.
"They said they didn't know where my husband was. I insisted on seeing him. I said I was not going to leave the room until they show me where my husband was. They then threatened to lock me in a cell, and I told them to go ahead," Gatabaki recalled.
As the back and forth unfolded between Gatabaki and the cops, Winnie arrived at the station.
"When Winnie Odinga came and started talking to them and asked them what was going on, I noticed a change of tune. The idea of throwing me into the cell changed.And a few minutes later we were released and told to go back to the hotel until further notice," Gatabaki said.
Tuko.co.ke has since gathered that Ndii was taken to DCI Headquarters in Nairobi where he is reportedly being questioned over alleged incitement.
David Ndii to lead NASA people's assembly committee - On Tuko TV


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The new ads target candidates on a variety of issues, ranging from from veterans' care, against Rep. Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeVulnerable GOP senators praise Kaine GOP Sen. Flake offers Trump rare praise Booker denounces ‘lock her up' chants MORE in Arizona, to opposition to the auto bailout, against Richard Mourdock in Indiana, to women's health matters, against Linda McMahon in Connecticut.
Most of the ads are issue-based, but the one running in North Dakota features voters touting Democrat Heidi HeitkampHeidi HeitkampFeds weigh minimum train crew sizes Senate Dems push Obama for more Iran transparency Emerging technology-based consensus may help clear the air MORE's character while questioning GOP Rep. Rick Berg's. "Heidi's just a good old North Dakota girl," one woman says, while later, another says that "Rick has sold out to the Washington crowd."
House Majority PAC (HMP), which is working to regain the Democratic majority in the House, jumped into Indiana's 2nd district with an ad that targets Jackie Walorski on women's issues. The ad charges that her positions on women's healthcare amount to "a betrayal."
The group is also running new ads against Rep. Dan Lungren in California's 7th district, Rep. Mike Coffman in Colorado's 6th district and Rep. Dan BenishekDan BenishekTea Party class reassesses record Michigan Republican to retire The Republicans who voted to withdraw from ISIS war MORE in Michigan's 1st district. All three ads are the PAC's second foray into those races.
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Tourists planning trips to Aegean Sea destinations affected by a 6.7-magnitude earthquake are wondering whether it is safe to go ahead with their holidays.
British tour operators were busy trying to find out if resorts were damaged and if customers currently in Kos and other hotspots needed to be flown home early.
A number of UK tourists have told how they were waiting for more information from their hotels or tour companies after camping outside overnight.
Within hours, hundreds of tourists were gathered outside the airport in Kos looking to catch flights home.
Which tourist areas have been affected by the earthquake?
The quake struck south of the Turkish city of Bodrum and east of the Greek island of Kos, killing at least two people and leaving more than 120 injured.
The magnitude was measured at 6.7 on the Richter scale.
Numerous aftershocks were weaker but were still felt throughout the region.
How bad was the damage in tourist areas?
The worst-hit area appeared to be Kos Town, where two tourists - one from Sweden and one from Turkey - were killed at a bar which partially collapsed.
The tremor damaged churches, an old mosque, and the port's 14th century castle, along with old buildings in the town.
British tourists reported damage at resorts, including cracks in walls, floors and pools, and items being knocked over as buildings swayed.
In nearby Turkey, the quake caused cracks on walls of some buildings in the resort of Bodrum, flooded the lower floors of seafront hotels and restaurants and sent moored boats crashing towards the shore.
Flooding caused by a small tsunami was also reported.
Have any flights to holiday destinations been disrupted?
The natural disaster disrupted flights and ferry services, although flights are now operating as scheduled.
Kos' airport closed briefly, resulting in some cancellations and delays.
The quake struck on a day when air traffic controllers are dealing with the busiest day in UK aviation history, as thousands of families head off on their summer holidays.
However, Kos' airport doesn't list any flights to or from the UK on Friday. Bodrum's airport lists one easyJet flight from London, followed by a return flight.
An eastJet spokeswoman said the flight departed from London as scheduled, and three flights to Kos and seven to Bodrum over the weekend are scheduled to operate.
She added “Our schedule to and from Turkey and the Greek Islands is not affected and will operate as planned."
A British Airways spokeswoman said: "We fly to the Kos from Heathrow every Saturday during the summer, and our flights are operating normally."
Are resorts still open?
There have been no reports of major damage or closures at any resorts or hotels.
British tourist Stephen Palmer told Mirror Online that staff were busy doing repairs to cracked walls and a damaged pool at the hotel were his family is staying in Kos.
They were forced to spent the night outside but were allowed to return later in the morning, and it appeared their holiday would continue as normal.
A BA spokeswoman said of its customers: "The welfare of our customers is always our priority, and we've been in contact with BA Holiday guests staying in the Greek resort to confirm they are safe and well.
What should I do if I am already in the region or travelling to it?
In the aftermath, holidaymakers were advised to check with their airline, ferry company or tour operator for updates to services.
The Foreign Office advised Brits in the affected areas to follow the advice of local authorities and tour operators.
A spokesman added: "We are speaking to the Turkish and Greek authorities following an earthquake off the coast of Bodrum and near the island of Kos.
"Any British people in the areas affected should follow the instructions of local authorities."
Abta said: "Holidaymakers in resort and those due to travel should contact their travel company for the latest updates.
"Holidaymakers in the areas affected are advised to follow the advice of the Foreign Office, local authorities and their travel provider.
"Customers imminently due to travel to this region will be contacted by their tour operator, should it be necessary to discuss changes to their holiday arrangements."
What are tour operators doing to help?
British tour operators were checking in with their local representatives to find out if there was any damage to resorts and what assistance customers would require.
Abta said: "Abta members are working hard to support customers and staff in resort and they have not reported any casualties or injuries affecting UK holidaymakers.
"Tour operators are working alongside the local authorities to assess the damage, and will make arrangements to move customers should structural damage be found to their accommodation."
A spokeswoman for Thomson and First Choice said: "Following the earthquake which was felt in the Kos, Marmaris and Bodrum areas overnight, we are working closely with our teams in resort and the authorities to provide assistance to those affected.
"We can confirm that only a handful of TUI UK customers have suffered some minor injuries.
"We have no flights scheduled for Friday to these resorts, but flights are due to operate as normal on Saturday.
"We are working closely with our teams in resort and the authorities to provide assistance to those affected."
A spokeswoman for Jet2 said: "Our teams are working hard to support customers and staff and we will provide an update when we have further information."
A Thomas Cook spokeswoman said: “Our teams in the resort areas affected by the earthquake and in our customer centres are supporting customers currently on holiday in the region.
"We have no reports of any injuries and there is little impact on our hotels.
"Any customers who are on holiday with us and who have concerns should speak to our teams on the ground or call us on +44 161 774 2966.
"Any customers who are due to travel to the affected areas in the coming days should check our website for updates or call us on 01733 224 536."


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Nutrition 21, LLC Announces The Presentation Of Proteomic Results Of A Nitrosigine® Clinical Study At The Renowned Experimental Biology 2015 Annual Meeting
NUTRITION 21, LLC ANNOUNCES THE PRESENTATION OF PROTEOMIC RESULTS OF A NITROSIGINE® CLINICAL STUDY AT THE RENOWNED EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 2015 ANNUAL MEETING
PURCHASE, N.Y. March 30, 2015 – Nutrition 21, LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of JDS Therapeutics, LLC, is proud to announce the presentation of new clinical study results supporting the efficacy of Nitrosigine® bonded arginine silicate (ASI), titled, “Arginine Silicate Supplementation Decreases Markers of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Dysfunction and Increases Markers of Vasodilation and Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adult Males.” The study will be presented today to scientists and other professionals at the acclaimed Experimental Biology 2015 annual meeting and the abstract will be published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal (FASEB). The demonstrated connections between Nitrosigine® bonded arginine silicate supplementation and various protein levels contributes to the understanding of the ingredient’s mechanism of action.
Read the full press release here – Results Of A Nitrosigine® Clinical Study
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It is the story of a little boy named Joseph, his mother, his father and his Zaida. Joseph loves a blanket made by his Zaida (Grandpa). The story begins when Joseph is a toddler and slowly over the years his blanket grows old and worn, so he takes it to his Zaida to fix. He cuts and sews and finally turns it into a jacket for Joseph. Over the course of the play the coat turns into vest, a tie, a handkerchief, and finally a button.
The mice from the classic storybook come to life through puppetry. They are performed beautifully and very well. Traditional music is used in the play such as songs sung at celebrations. The set was wonderful and full!. It was used extremely well by the actors.
“Something from Nothing” was sweet, playful and funny! It was definitely the best play of the Fringe and I think that everyone should see it!


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Naam Miso Hot Sauce - 350ml
Naam Miso Hot Sauce (350ml)Lots of fresh jalapeño, added to the already rich, vegan, savoury gravy.....boom, there goes those taste buds! Burgers, fries, veggies, noodles, rice and proteins - watch out, here comes the Miso Gravy Hot Sauce!
Ingredients: water, vegetable oil, miso paste (soybeans, rice, salt, water), cider vinegar, organic crystallized cane juice, jalapeno peppers, tapioca starch, garlic, spices, guar gum, xanthan gum.
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Doing well by doing good: a recipe for sustain-ability
Author: Billy Pringle
Standard prosthetic limbs made from virgin materials can cost thousands of dollars. A team of young Australians is aiming to reduce those costs and contribute to sustainable resource use at the same time.
Re:Purpose For Good is a small, Sydney based start-up with big plans: to create 3D printed robotic prosthetics from recycled plastics and e-waste. For the 1 in 1000 Australians who suffer from limb loss, having access to comfortable, functional prosthetics can be difficult and expensive,
“There’s a ‘one size fits all’ design and this makes it really difficult to customise prosthetics to a user”, according to a member of the Re:Purpose For Good team.
“Obviously everyone is different and their needs are different, so usually more invasive surgery is required to make prosthetics fit the person”.
By using a 3D model Re:Purpose For Good are able to make customisations on the computer at low cost, moulding the prosthesis to the needs of the user, not the other way around.
Not only is the team working to make prosthetics more comfortable and affordable, they’re also addressing the environmental impact of plastic waste, making their project a world first.
“These plastic recycling machines exist, and 3D printing exists, and 3D printed prosthetics exist. But this will be the first design to use all three systems together”.
The project will work by first using 3D modelling to create blueprints for the mould, automation, programming and electronics. Next, waste plastic such as PET (from drink bottles) and ABS (found in computer keyboards) is shredded into pellets by a machine. A second machine washes the pellets, which are then turned into filament (the building material for 3D printing) by a third machine. Finally, a 3D printer turns the filament into a prosthetic that is combined with upcycled electronics to create responsive robotic limbs.
Re:Purpose For Good has already won the People’s Choice Award at Pitch@Palace and raised over $10,000 on crowd-funding platform Chuffed, garnering a lot of interest or the project. The team says that once they have run their pilot project and measured its impact, they hope to make their system open source and free so that it can help people all around the world.
- Check out Re:Purpose For Good’s Chuffed campaign and encourage friends and coworkers to do the same.
- Recycle plastic containers in your household recycling. If you’re not sure what can and cannot be recycled, or how to prepare different packaging for recycling, check out RecyclingNearYou.
- When you’re at the beach or in the bush, take 3 to reduce litter and recover resources
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