The side effects of corticosteroids include pigmentation and breakdown of the skin, small and widened blood vessels on the skin, as well as bacterial and fungal infections.
If you never leave your house without a generous layering of foundation blush and eye makeup, it’s time now to reconsider your beauty routine. The widespread misuse of skin creams and lotions that contain steroids in India is harmful and out of control, warns a Gujarat-based dermatologist. Corticosteroids, also known as steroids, are anti-inflammatory medicines used for a range of conditions. However, these can lead to substantial and permanent damage, especially on thin skin, such as on the face and groin.
Side effects include pigmentation and breakdown of the skin, small and widened blood vessels on the skin, as well as bacterial and fungal infections. Misuse can lead to resistance of infections that can make these difficult to diagnose and treat. “Indian doctors are witnessing a pandemic of adverse effects induced by topical corticosteroids,” consultant dermatologist Shyam Verma said in an article published in the journal The BMJ, formerly the British Medical Journal.
Doctors say there is a pandemic of adverse effects induced by topical corticosteroids in India which needs to be addressed urgently.
A study of 2,926 dermatology patients in 2013 showed that 433 (14.8%) were using topical steroids and 392 (90.5%) had harmful effects, Verma pointed out. “The public, as well as doctors of all specialties, need to be informed and educated about safe use of topical corticosteroids,” he said.
As required by law in India, strong steroids can be sold only with a registered medical practitioner’s prescription. However, topical steroids are exempt and can be purchased over the counter. “This needs urgent revision,” he said. Another problem that leads to the inappropriate use of topical steroids is that too few specialist dermatologists are available.
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The majority of India’s some 8,500 dermatologists are based in cities, while most of India’s population are dispersed in villages, Verma said. “So many patients seek treatment for skin disease from primary care providers, including thousands of ayurvedic and homeopathic practitioners and unqualified charlatans,” he explained.
“Although it is illegal, they may prescribe topical corticosteroids with little or no knowledge of dermatology,” Verma said, adding that many pharmacists “sell steroid creams without a prescription, ignoring the box warnings.”


Tonight, Cleveland’s AEW Dynamite will feature the big title unification match between AEW World Champion CM Punk and Interim AEW World Champion Jon Moxley. The game was originally announced for the September 4 All Out pay-per-view during last week’s Dynamite, but on that same show, the game was moved to tonight.
A new report from Fightful Select notes that Moxley was in favor of moving the match. A source indicated that Moxley came up with the idea, even pitching the move, and then AEW officials agreed.
It was also noted by the same source that “In the end Punk agreed.”Read:Ana de Armas says once she got into costume as Marilyn Monroe she felt the icon
There was talk a few days ago that AEW had an idea to increase ticket sales and boost tonight’s show in Cleveland.
There’s no word yet on creative plans emerging from tonight’s champion-versus-champion match, but it was reported last week that the decision to move the match was not the original plan and that “multiple plans” were for All Out. changed. It was also reported that despite the game’s relocation to Dynamite tonight, Punk vs. Moxley was still being discussed as the All Out main event, but that plan has not been confirmed.
Stay informed WrestlingHeadlines.com for more and be sure to join us for live Dynamite coverage at 8pm ET.
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PVM will be opening for The OG's, Beyonce's original all-female band.
Doors: 7PM // Showtime: 8PM
Secret Location: TBA
SoFar Sounds: Features some of the hottest and most exciting bands in the city and beyond. 'Founded in 2010 and based… all over the place. Sofar is an expanding network of artists and music lovers. Join us in creating a better way to discover live music.'
The location of the venue is released a few days before the show. Sign up and join the movement of rediscovering live music in the most unusual of places.
22-24 Clinton Street, Boston MA 02109
HEAR NOW LIVE! presents:
Natalie Joly- Musician
The Franklin Underground
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21+ to enter | Doors at 7:30PM | $10adv./$12dos.
Park at 75 State Street Garage only (not the lot next to Hard Rock Cafe) and get $3 off.
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PVM is traveling up north to play at Bayside Bowl. A eccentric music venue hosting musical acts with a side bowling.
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street NY NY 10002
Join PVM at Rockwood Music Hall they will be playing a night of all original music.

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Emirates logs one of its busiest summers, carrying over 14 million passengers. Dubai remains popular among travelers, with two million customers visiting during summer
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Dubai: Emirates has experienced one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers between June and August with seat load factors consistently exceeding 80 per cent across its global network.
Booking trends indicate sustained demand for international travel, especially to Dubai.
This affirmed that Dubai is a now year-round destination for tourists from around the world, greatly benefiting from the ‘revenge travel’ in the post-pandemic period. The city recorded 8.55 million international visitors in the first six months of 2023, surpassing its pre-Covid numbers of 8.36 figures while hotel occupancy reaching nearly full during festivals.
Thanks to various indoor sports, cultural and other entertainment activities across malls, Dubai is one of the top cities in the world for tourists to explore during the summer. A survey released by Germany’s global hotel and accommodation search platform Trivago in June ranked Dubai third destination where the US travellers will be heading to this summer, after Honolulu and Tokyo.
Importantly, more than 35 per cent of people flying to Dubai were families, staying an average of over two weeks to enjoy and experience the city’s sites and attractions, the world’s largest international carrier said.
“Travel demand across our network has been strong and resilient despite rising cost-of-living pressures in many markets. It shows the value that people place on travel – whether for work, play, study, or visiting loved ones; and how essential international air connectivity is to communities,” said Adnan Kazim, chief commercial officer at Emirates airline.
Overall, the Dubai-based carrier on Wednesday revealed that it carried more than 14 million passengers with an average load factor surpassing 80 per cent between June and August across its entire route network.
From June to August, Emirates operated nearly 50,000 flights to and from 140 cities.
The airline is projecting another spike in demand for travel to Dubai as the city runs a packed calendar of global conferences, world-class sporting events and more.
Going forward, Emirates’ said its booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network.
Later this year, Dubai will also host COP28 which will see heads of state of various countries, senior industry executives and media personnel from across the globe flocking to the city to attend the high-profile event, giving a fillip to local travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.
“We’re happy to see strong customer preference for our product in all cabin classes, especially in our premium cabins. Emirates will continue to ensure we are delivering the best value for money to our customers, by investing in our products, services, and in operating an efficient global network,” said Kazim.


Western Canada is getting absolutely hammered by wildfires right now. At the moment, there are at least 182 reported wildfires burning in British Columbia, as these shocking satellite images make painfully clear.
"Aggressively priced" at just over $2.1 million: the awesomely retro Enchanted Forest, located in an actual old-growth forest in British Columbia. The owners, who built up the park in the 1950s and 60s, are retiring ... which means this is your chance to take over (pet dragon included).
Victoria, British Columbia experienced a tiny earthquake this afternoon. It poses no threat, but its location within a dense seismograph network and proximity to population centers make it an ideal case study for comparing measured and perceived shaking.
A shallow magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit offshore of Vancouver Island, British Columbia on Wednesday night. That’s larger than the Christchurch earthquake and was felt hundreds of kilometers away in Vancouver, yet no damage or injuries were reported. Why? Location, location, location.


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A pair of perverted neighbours swapped indecent images of children after discovering they had the same deviant desires.
David Croudass and Shaun McCabe both had child abuse images on their devices when police examined them and had passed some between themselves.
The dirty duo, from Gateshead, admitted a series of offences at Newcastle Crown Court, including making and distributing the pictures and videos.
Michael Bunch, prosecuting, said officers first went to Croudass' home in September last year.
He told the court: "Police attended Croudass' address after information was received he was sharing indecent images from that location.
"When interviewed later that day he said he had a limited number of images but received them from McCabe."
On Croudass' iphone, he had 35 of the most serious, category A, images, four category B and 60 category C. There was also an extreme pornographic image.
On a computer hard drive, he had six category A images and 24 category C images, some of which had been sent to him by McCabe.
The age of the children depicted in Croudass' possession were five to 13 years.
Mr Bunch said: "Also identified were messages on the Kik platform, all of a highly sexualised nature which displayed a graphic interest in underage girls.
"He distributed indecent images during the conversations. He shared more than 40 images."
Croudass had distributed indecent images to other people as well as McCabe.
McCabe had four category C images and had distributed one of them.
Mr Bunch said: "They were both searching for indecent images including of penetration."
Croudass, 40, of Wolseley Close, Teams, Gateshead, pleaded guilty to making indecent images, six counts of distributing indecent images and possessing extreme pornography.
He was sentenced to 28 months in prison and will have to sign the sex offenders register for ten years, will be barred from working with children or vulnerable adults and will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order.
McCabe, 61, of Leeming Gardens, Gateshead, admitted two counts of making indecent images and one of distributing them.
He got 20 weeks suspended for 18 months and most complete a sex offenders treatment programme and will have to register as a sex offender and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for seven years. He will also be barred from working with children and vulnerable adults.
Tony Cornberg, for Croudass, said he was "drunk and selfish" at the time and has sought help through the Stop It Now scheme, which has taught him "techniques for distraction and control of temptations" in relation to his illegal sexual urges and alcohol.
He added: "He says he can't believe he went on to explore this material and went on to distribute it."
The court heard when McCabe's home was searched he was mentally unwell and admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
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Two Liberal MNAs, namely Pierre Marsan and Danielle St-Armand, have announced their plans of not seeking re-election in the upcoming general election. Mr. Marsan has been a longtime Liberal MNA for the West Island riding of Robert Baldwin, and Mr. St-Armand currently represents Trois-Rivières. Both MNAs made the announcement public on Monday.
In addition to that, the former union leader and star Charbonneau commission witness, Ken Pereira, revealed to have declined an offer to run from the Coalition Avenir Québec. CAQ MNA Jacques Duchesneau is believed to have tried to convince Pereira but failed. Quebec’s Premier, Pauline Marois, is believed to send Quebecers to the polls in April which leaves space for an election call to be sometime next week. 65-year-old Marsan is currently acting as opposition critic for adult education. He received harsh criticism for writing a letter to a West Island Jewish association that tend to solicit political donations in September. Consequently, Marsan apologized in the National Assembly and Liberal leader Philippe Couillard called the letter unacceptable.

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For Cartier, the Panther has been a true, recurring design theme since Louis Cartier designed the company’s first watch with the “Leopard” theme in 1914. Inspired by a painting commissioned by him entitled “Dame à la panthère”, the painting depicts a woman dressed in elegant clothes with a panther beneath her feet. At the turn of the nineteenth century, Cartier Panther Replica Watches are a popular symbol of women’s power and elegance.
Swiss Cartier Watches Sale engraved black panther studded with 270 diamonds, black spots and emerald eyes. The 42.75mm case features 314 diamonds set with 11 diamonds on a black background. Black crocodile leather strap with a double adjustable folding clasp, inlaid with 43 diamonds, 18k white gold. Cartier Panthèreset Colibri includes manual winding movement Caliber 9915 MC, with a three-day power reserve.
Cartier Panthère Mysterieuse embodies two iconic Cartier elements – leopard and mysterious movement, which hands hung between two sapphire crystals, driven by invisible movement, so his hands seem to float in the air. The panther on this watch beats around the bezel and seems to be tracking the dial. She carved with 18k gold, inlaid 533 diamonds. Two pear-shaped emeralds form the eyes, the spots are black paint. The 40mm case features eight diamonds, 37 diamonds set in the crown, and 43 diamonds in the buckle on the black alligator strap – all cut. The case is 8.50mm thick. Luxury Cartier Replica Watches with manual winding movement Caliber 9981 MC, with 158 components. It runs at 4Hz and has a power reserve of 48 hours.
Enamel and the ancient granulation art traditionally made with gold balls. In this case, the enamel balls are attached to the dial, forming a black head. Because the dial is handmade, each one is slightly different. 42 mm case is 18K gold, inlaid with 124 diamonds. Crown set with a sapphire gem. 18k yellow gold buckle with 43 diamonds. Ballon Bleu de Cartier particles include the Auto Caliber 049 MC with a dark blue strap to match the dial’s background.
Cartier PanthèreMysterieuse pendant Copy Watches is a unique work, belong to the high jewelry category. Made of white gold, it features onyx, onyx and obsidian dials, and over 17 carats of diamonds. The Cartier PanthèreMysterieuse pendant includes the Caliber 9981 MC, a hand-wound movement, a mysterious movement that moves between sapphire crystals. Case and chain in 18k white gold with 1,256 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 16.25 carats. A total of five triangular diamonds a total of 1.25 kt, a 0.05 kt rectangular cut diamonds. The eye is studded with pear-shaped emeralds.

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Congressman Collins Challenges IRS Commissioner
Washington, D.C. – Today, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, testified before the House Judiciary Committee on his misconduct during the Congressional investigation of IRS targeting of conservative groups. Congressman Collins cosponsored a House Resolution to impeach Commissioner Koskinen in April. Congressman Collins previously questioned Commissioner Koskinen three times when he appeared before the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Collins again had an opportunity to question Koskinen at today’s hearing. He issued the following statement:
“Today’s hearing told us more of the same. It's no wonder the American people don't trust the IRS. Commissioner Koskinen continued to stonewall and parse words rather than providing true answers to taxpayers. In response to one of my questions, the Commissioner admitted the IRS still hasn't fully replied to a subpoena from 2013. Commissioner Koskinen has misled Congress and the American people, failed to provide documents, and done little to restore accountability to the agency. Its past time Commissioner Koskinen is held responsible for his actions. American taxpayers deserve better."


Sanford Stein writes on Forbes about Allbirds, an innovative and sustainable footwear brand.
- Allbirds has committed to becoming the world’s most sustainable shoe.
- By using innovative design and natural products, such as sugar cane and tree pulp, Allbirds has created a product that is comfortable to wear and eco-friendly.
- Private sector leadership, as seen with Allbirds, is providing solutions that reduce emissions and improve environmental health.
Read the full article here.
The views and opinions expressed are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of C3.


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Although healthier snacking has been trending in the food and beverage industry for several years, the sector still faces the barriers of taste and scalability when it comes to taking on conventional snacks.
Singapore-based fruit and vegetable snack firm Hey! Chips believes that the solution to this is to not just create products that can compete on taste, but also have less dependence on flavourings.
“Ultra-processed snacks are generally made with ingredients that are not commonly found in a household kitchen, or foods with very little whole food content in it - these tend to have very low nutritional value, and many studies have associated these with chronic illnesses from cancer to obesity,” Hey! Chips Founder Emily Chu told FoodNavigator-Asia.
“Governments worldwide have been trying to improve the quality of these products for the benefit of public health, [which has accordingly led to] an increased focus on clean label and clean ingredients – this it essentially the use of minimum ingredients to make the products.
“One aspect of this includes the removal of additives such as flavourings e.g. salted egg or barbecue, which are usually artificial – our innovation is focused on the fact that choosing the right types of fruits and vegetables means they can stand on their own as a snack, without the use of these funky flavourings.
“An added advantage of [not depending on these] flavourings is that the snacks thus become easier to be accepted into the different cultures and diets internationally – and this makes it more scalable as a business.”
The firm uses whole ingredients such as whole pieces of broccoli, slices of onions and entire cherry tomatoes to make its snacks, with mainly oil and salt as the only flavour enhancers.
“Many snacks today are using grains as the main ingredient, particularly rice or wheat flours, as these will add volume and mass, but on their own these actually are not naturally flavourful like fruits and vegetables,” she said.
“That is why many of [these ultra-processed snacks] will depend on seasonings to achieve that good taste – but although these production strategies have benefits in terms of cost reduction, the nutritional value is certainly lower and usually high in carbohydrates, fats and sodium.
“Some other so-called healthier snacking firms may also look to use fruits and vegetables as a base, but still add seasoning or even sugar syrup to make up for the weight or mask the usage of inferior produce – and this again is less than healthy for consumption.”
Clean label and plant-based
Moving forward, Chu believes that the two key mega trends that will guide the healthier snacking industry in APAC are clean label and plant-based, both of which Hey! Chips is already tapping on.
“I think that consumers are more informed and are getting more educated about food labels, so there is more pushback against long lists of ingredients and industrial food additives in this region,” she said.
“The other major trend here will be plant-based – and although most snacks in the market are largely plant-based, sometimes ingredients like honey, milk, butter, gelatine are still used.
“In the past, manufacturers wouldn’t think too much about these being used in small quantities – but with the plant-based movement growing, more and more brands are realising the need to address the plant-based and vegan market.”

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A MAIGRET CHRISTMAS by Georges Simenon (Penguin £9.99)
A MAIGRET CHRISTMAS
by Georges Simenon (Penguin £9.99)
Despite Madame Maigret’s best efforts to persuade her husband to take a break, Christmas is business as usual for the Chief Inspector.
In a nearby apartment block, a little girl tells of an unexpected visit by Father Christmas, who leaves her with a precious doll and a bizarre memory of his searching for something under the floorboards.
Holding to this slender thread, Maigret unravels a web of marital deceit and deception that has the ever-amicable Madame Maigret welcoming a young child into their household.
There are two more heart-tugging stories in this collection. Though neither has Maigret as the central character, his understanding of human frailties and sympathy for the underdog shine through on every page.
MURDER ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Edited by Cecily Gayford (Profile £7.99)
MURDER ON CHRISTMAS EVE edited by Cecily Gayford (Profile £7.99)
If short-story writing is one of the trickiest art forms, compiling a short-story anthology runs a close second.
The challenge is finding authors of comparable talent who sit easily alongside each other without overlapping in style or content.
But with Cecily Gayford in charge, we are on safe ground.
Each of her top-notch writers, ranging from Ian Rankin in a playful mood to the darkly reflective Val McDermid, brings a distinctive and imaginative edge to Christmas crime.
One of the lesser-known contributors, Marjorie Bowen, whose work has dropped out of fashion, proves herself to be well up to standard.
The opening story, in which Ellis Peters introduces us to a feline detective, sets the idiosyncratic tone for a satisfying respite from the forthcoming festivities.
DATE WITH MALICE
by Julia Chapman (Pan £7.99)
DATE WITH MALICE by Julia Chapman (Pan £7.99)
While the residents of a retirement home feel under threat from a mysterious caller, out on the Yorkshire Dales a prize ram has gone missing, presumed stolen. It is not much to show for an aspiring private detective, but Samson O’Brien, a former policeman with a controversial past, is ready to take whatever is offered.
Sharing an office with a dating agency run by the ever-helpful, but over-enthusiastic, Delilah, the scene is set for a cleverly plotted Christmas adventure among sturdy farming folk who don’t take kindly to strangers until they prove their worth.
This second in The Dales Detective Series has Chapman well into her stride. With her eye for detail, we feel the chill of a Yorkshire deep mid-winter, while taking comfort from the warmth of a close-knit community.

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The girls of “Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family at 8 p.m.) are one step closer to finding out the identity of “A” on this week’s episode titled “Bite Your Tongue.” Spencer is onto a new lead from Ali’s diary. Hanna’s love of crime novels leads her back to Ali’s grave, where she finds something shocking with Aria and Emily.
The final five compete in a spring triathlon on the latest “The Biggest Loser” (NBC at 8). The event involves a half-mile swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a three-mile run. Three finalists remain after the weigh-in.
STATE OF THE UNION: Broadcasting across 10 channels and counting, President Obama will address the nation tonight in his fifth “State of the Union” (ABC, C-SPAN, CBS, CNN, Fox, Fox News, Fox Business Network, MSNBC, NBC, PBS at 9). A number of news networks have a few hours dedicated to the expected 90-minute speech with CNN enlisting the help of Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper, and Fox News reporting on the event with Bret Baier, anchor of “Special Report.”
RETURNING SHOW: In the second season opener, “Dangerous Grounds” (Travel at 9) opens with Todd facing major danger in Guerrero, Mexico, as he tries to save a deal with a New York City chef by getting his hands on a rumored wine-like coffee.
SERIES PREMIERE: The spirit of the infamous gangster Al Capone still lives on in the form of this drama-filled, lasagna-loving dysfunctional family as they run the family restaurant “Capone’s Restaurant & Pizzeria” on “The Capones” (Reelz at 10). With a notorious family tree and personalities surrounding him, the docu-series’ star, Dom Capone, runs his unkempt crew with an iron fist at the Capone mansion.
Kim introduces a new, quirky wannabe pageant queen to the other girls on “Kim of Queens” (Lifetime at 10) in an effort to motivate them, but the mom has difficulty giving control of her daughter over to Kim.
Actor Eric Stonestreet joins the “Late Show With David Letterman” (CBS at 11:35), with musical guest Bastille.
Comedian Wanda Sykes and actor Thomas Haden Church stop by “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” (NBC at 11:35), with music from Dwight Yoakam.
Actress Anna Faris is on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC at 11:35), with a musical performance from Mötley Crüe.


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What do you want from the Green New Deal: A town hall meeting for Cuyahoga County
Start: Thursday, March 21, 2019• 7:00 PM
The concept of a Green New Deal is being advanced in Congress as a way to respond to the interrelated crises of climate change and economic inequality. While the general goals are clear, the specifics of a Green New Deal program still need to be worked out. And that means it’s an exciting time for citizens to help define what the program should do and how it could support local jobs and rebuild communities.
This educational town hall meeting is an opportunity for citizens to propose ideas about what they want in the Green New Deal. Results will be shared with local Congressional representatives.
Amalgamated Transit Union - Cleveland, American Indian Movement of Ohio, Cleveland Global Shapers, Cleveland Jobs with Justice, Cleveland Peace Action, Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus, Faith Communities for a Sustainable Future (FaCT) Ohio, Fractracker Alliance, Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, Policy Matters Ohio, Northeast Ohio Group of the Ohio Chapter Sierra Club, Sunshine Movement


Here are the current top mattresses of 2022. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
In 2022, you can be overwhelmed by the amount of mattress brands available.
The below brands have been the top mattresses of 2022 thus far.
Remember, these are not listed in any particular order.
So, if you’re searching for the best mattress available, you can’t go wrong with any of the following brands. If you’re wanting to purchase a mattress online, any of the brands listed below would be a great choice.
- Many individuals claim, that Puffy Mattress is without a doubt, one of the most comfortable mattresses available. Many suggest that the Puffy is like sleeping on a cloud.
- Many with back pain claim to have relief, due to Puffy’s Adaptive Flexible Cloud Technology.
- Every Puffy mattress comes with a 101 night sleep trial, as well as a lifetime warranty.
- Puffy is made from the highest quality materials, and are made to order. Most mattresses ship out 2 days after your initial order.
- The top layer of Puffy is CertiPUR-US Certified, and is made of Cooling Cloud Relief Foam. The Cooling Cloud Relief foam layer is responsible for making you feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. The bottom layer is comprised of a Firm Core Support Foam, which is similarly CertiPUR-US Certified. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- Another terrific mattress choice, is the ever popular DreamCloud mattress.
- Dreamcloud has great contour and bounce, thanks to its natural latex coat.
- Some of the best features of the Dreamcloud mattress, is its use of flax yarns and cashmere blends; along with stitched handles across the sides.
- Comes with a 365 night sleep trial, compared to 100 nights for most brands.
- New pocket coil technology permits the manufacturing price to be cheaper, and the savings are passed directly to the client. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- Purple Mattress is one of the most well known mattress companies worldwide.
- The Purple mattress is made from hyper-elastic polymer, which differs from many other mattresses, usually made from memory foam.
- Purple has a very different feel than any other mattress brand.
- Sleeps cool through the night and has a really responsive motion transfer.
- Purples’ first layer is made of a hyper-elastic polymer gel grid, and its’ bottom layer is constructed of polyurethane foam. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- The Signature is Nolah’s flagship product. It is soft and supportive at the same time, thanks to the brands proprietary AirFoam and high density poly foam.
- Nolah’s Signature 12 has two firmness levels, depending on which way it’s flipped; Medium-soft on one side and Medium-firm on the other.
- Fantastic mattress for couples due to its great motion transfer.
- Nolah offers free shipping, and a 120 night sleep trial for their mattresses. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- Sweetnight offers a full line of mattresses and pillows, both. Most of their products are made up of gel memory foam.
- The company sells on Amazon, which is a convenient option for people who prefer to shop there. However, the company does not have a full range of sizes available for all of its beds.
- Sweetnight has been voted Best Budget mattress, and has a mattress for everyone, with 5 models to choose from.
- Every Sweetnight purchase comes with free shipping, and includes a 100 night sleep trial.
- Available in both memory foam and hybrid.You can purchase Sweetnight in a hybrid or memory foam model. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- Voted Best Memory Foam Mattress, Nectar Sleep is one of the world’s fastest-growing sleep companies.
- Having optimal levels of firmness, coolness, breathability, and comfort with their mattresses, Nectar Sleep guarantees ideal sleep.
- An all foam bed in a box, Nectar contains multiple layers of high-quality memory foam.
- If you are a light or average weight individual looking pressure relief, comfort and support, Nectar is a great choice; especially for back sleepers.
- Every Nectar mattress comes with a full year to try it out, as well as a Forever warranty. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- Awara offers both innerspring support, along with a comfort system in their luxury hybrid mattress.
- Awara Mattress pairs a 4-inch layer of natural, Rainforest Alliance-certified Dunlop latex with a 9-inch support core of pocketed coils in their latex hybrid.
- The latex is certified by the Rainforest Alliance, meaning it meets criteria on economic, social, and environmental sustainability and impact.
- It is also certified by GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard), which indicates that the latex is organic. The plush Euro top cover is composed of New Zealand wool and organic cotton. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
- The Saatva offers everything a side sleeper could ask for, without sacrificing the decadence of a luxury brand, with its Saatva Classic mattress.Saatva Classic mattress offers all the features side sleepers need without sacrificing the decadence of a luxury brand.
- It’s completely customizable you can choose between 3 different firmness levels, heights, and sizes and is made with high-quality, eco-friendly materials.
- Saatva also provides at home setup, and removal of your old mattress at no charge.
- Every Saatva comes with a 180 night sleep trial and free shipping.
- The Idle Hybrid is flippable, offering 2 firmness levels, Medium and Firm.
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- The Botanical Bliss is sold in two firmness options: Medium and Firm. It is made from organic materials, including an organic cotton cover, a layer of organic New Zealand wool, and multiple layers of organic Dunlop latex.
- The Botanical Bliss promotes spinal health, is 100% latex and is actually recommended by chiropractors and orthopedic specialists.
- This mattress is great for those who would like to sleep cool, as well as have more bounce in their mattress.
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Comfort and support are two of the biggest aspects when looking to buy a new mattress.
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Stress points are a huge factor when it comes to restless sleep.
Memory foam mattresses are a great option for being both supportive and comfortable. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
Should You Choose Firm or Soft?
This is much like when we speak on comfort and support.
A new mattress should never be either too soft, or too firm.
A mattress should be as neutral as it can be, to ensure both your body and spine stay in a neutral position.
A mattress that is too firm can not only restrict blood flow, but can also cause pinched nerves.
Have you ever woken with your body feeling like pins and needles? If so, there’s a great chance your mattress is too firm.
If your mattress is too soft, you chance having a sagging effect, much like a hammock.
This is going to cause back pain, because your spine isn’t properly aligned.
Hopefully now you understand why we want a mattress to be as close to neutral as possible.
You’re looking a mattress that’s soft in the right spots, but not too soft overall.
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One of the most commonly missed over attributes of a mattress is the breathability or fever neutrality of the mattress material.
Possibly the most effective attribute of memory foam mattresses now, is their capacity to be able to conform to your body.
With that being said, once the layers of a memory foam mattress start to diminish, it can create ‘the oven result’.
Basically meaning the mattress catches and holds your body heat.
The good news is, with advanced technology, most mattress brands have a way to prevent this.
Mattress companies want their design to sleep cool, but also provide warmth where it should, and also provide breathability.
Just like with anything, some brands are better at this than their competition. Idle Sleep Uncomfortable Idle Gel Foam Mattress Review 2021
To no surprise, when looking a high quality mattress, most of them come with a nice price tag also.
It’s a big investment to make, so when you purchase one, it’s vital to find a mattress that will certainly last you for years.
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The New American Farce
A few years ago, I read a story called “Chez Lambert” in The Best American Short Stories and laughed until I was nearly doubled over in pain. It was written by one Jonathan Franzen, frequent contributer to the New Yorker, Harpers Magazine, and other highly visible literary journals, such as The Paris Review. A story at once both tragic and comic, it provided a glimpse into the lives of an old couple living in St. Jude, a Midwestern town named after the patron saint of hopeless causes, but Franzen portrayed them in a way that was neither sentimental nor caustic. The contributor’s notes in the back of the book said that this “story” was going to be chapter two in a book Mr. Franzen was writing called The Corrections. I looked forward to its release, unaware that it would take several years.
It was well worth the wait. The Corrections, Franzen’s third novel, was hailed by Fortune Magazine as “the novel of the year.” The Philadelphia Inquirer calls it a “huge, ambitious, powerful, funny, imaginative yet realistic novel.” Interestingly enough, when The Corrections was finally released in September 2001, just two months before it won the National Book award, the story “Chez Lambert”, which had gotten me hooked, appeared as the foreword to the book. I was reminded of Ralph Ellison’s “Battle Royal”, part of the now classic Invisible Man.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux has clearly fired up the publicity machine with this one. Mr. Franzen has his own website, www.jonathanfranzen.com, that comes replete with study guides, reviews, and blurbs from the A-list of the review world. His book, clearly his seminal work, was praised early-on by literary heavyweights like Don DeLillo, David Foster Wallace, Pat Conroy, and Michael Cunningham (several of whom are now friends of Franzen), which got the ball rolling. The book exploded into national consciousness when it became the subject of a literary scandal involving Franzen’s comments about Oprah Winfrey, one of the most powerful women in the entertainment industry and certainly an influential figure in literary circles.
Upon learning that his book was picked by Oprah’s book club, Franzen wondered aloud whether her readers could appreciate serious literature, which is a little absurd given that her picks have also included Andre Dubus III, Toni Morrison, Jane Hamilton, and Joyce Carol Oates. He also objected to her demand of placing the big “O” on the cover, which he saw as a visible and invasive form of corporate identity, which, of course, it is. (Consider also, how the book section on her website is labeled “Oprah’s books”). Book publishers love Oprah, however, because it is this visible “O” that draws readers in droves to purchase books. In Mr. Franzen’s case, FSG struck a deal with Franzen and Oprah in which some copies of the book would be printed without the “O” and some with. Interestingly enough, the first printing of the book had pages 430 and 431 reversed, and came with an errata slip that identified this mistake. This, coupled with the fact that it does not have Oprah’s stamp on it, has made this early edition relatively valuable. I’ve seen copies on eBay, a popular online auction service, going for $65.00—not bad for a new book.
One can understand Franzen’s position. He doesn’t own a TV, doesn’t watch TV, and his image of Oprah was probably fueled by the jokes made about her over the years, jokes that have more relevance to the Jerry Springers and Maury Povichs of the world. It took him nine years to write this book, and he didn’t want it compromised by an unsavory association with daytime television. Franzen has since thanked Winfrey, according to the The Atlanta Journal, “for her enthusiasm and advocacy,” and all is well again with the world.
Despite the scandals, publishing hype and other attention-getting maneuvers, this book is not for everyone. And here, too, Franzen’s argument becomes clearer. This book is about a dysfunctional family, their dysfunctional lives apart from their families, dysfunctional career choices, and general dysfunctional behavior (detect a pattern here?). It is a veritable cornucopia of dysfunction, and because Franzen skewers American culture through the lens of one American family, the book has the potential to alienate large segments of the reading public, particularly, or at least in my experience, an older reading public.
The Corrections centers around the Lambert family. Enid and Alfred Lambert have two sons, Gary and Chip, and a daughter, Denise. The general plot of the novel is simple enough—Enid Lambert is trying to get the entire family together for one last Christmas in St. Jude. But with her husband suffering from Parkinson’s and dementia, children scattered across the face of the globe, and her own quirky mannerisms, we begin to see how unlikely it is that this holiday get-together can be accomplished. Yes, this is an absurd plot, but it is absurd in the way that some kitsch is fascinating—it makes us want to know more about the characters. And this is where the novel succeeds, grandly.
Franzen uses each character to reveal truths about the intersection of social and personal histories. For example, Chip Lambert is the intellectual wunderkind of the family and early-on we see him after he has been fired from a cushy liberal arts college tenure-track job for having a sordid sexual affair with a female student. He is in New York at this point, writing a screenplay and polishing an opening monologue that is so dense with critical theory that no one wants to read it. To top it off, his girlfriend, an assistant to a producer he wants desperately to impress, is offended by all the references to breasts. She chooses to leave him on the day his aging parents stop by to visit, and after he stops by the office to look for her there, he is introduced to her husband, Gitanas, a diplomat from Lithuania. While there, Chip notices that her young son is scribbling on a manuscript that looks suspiciously like his. Gitanas, who has been tortured by the Russian army, hires Chip to setup a website to defraud American investors. Because Chip is critical of American business, and a desperate out-of-work writer to boot, he is perfect for the job. The fact that he’d been sleeping with Gitanas’s wife turns out to be a non-factor, though it makes Chip crazy at first. He owes his sister $25,000, and sees this as a quick and interesting way to make enough money to pay her back. After a few months, though, the country collapses and Chip is robbed by the “police”. As disheartening as this might be, Chip gains some insight into why his manuscript does not work. It needs to be a farce. He realizes that he has been taking his subject too seriously, and that in order for audiences to identify with it, it should have an element of hilarity.
It is at this point that I realized Franzen was using this realization of Chip’s as a vehicle for his own text. The Corrections is more than a satire. It is more than a story. It is a new kind of American farce. It is a book that challenges a reader’s suspension of disbelief. A huge, sweeping work, we are given histories of each family member’s current life, their lives growing up, and cultural and historical factors that continue to shape them as human beings. We are given their little epiphanies, their struggles, joys, sorrows—but in settings and situations that are often quite hilarious.
This book is the real deal, easily one of the ten best books I’ve read. With the exception of Don DeLillo’s Underworld, Russell Banks’s Cloudsplitter, and Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible, I can think of no other work that even comes close to the magnitude of Franzen’s new book. Years from now, critics will look back and see that this book, his third, is his seminal work, and surely everything he writes, from this point forward, will be compared to this book. As Stewart O’Nan from the Atlantic Monthly writes, “[Franzen] reminds us of the timelessness of human folly.”
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Research Group Website: https://labs.chem.ucsb.edu/butler/alison/
My research interests are in bioinorganic chemistry, metallobiochemistry and chemical biology, with an emphasis on elucidating roles of metal ions in catalytic activities of metalloenzymes, and discovering molecules and processes by which microbes acquire the transition metals needed to grow. Our research focus is primarily targeted in three research directions.
1) Discovery of new Siderophores and Biosynthetic Investigations. We are taking advantage of genomics to predict and discover new siderophores and to investigate their attendant biosynthetic pathways. We use bioinformatics predictions to discover new acylated siderophores and to elucidate biosynthetic pathways of these new siderophores, such as the amphi-enterobactins. We also use bioinformatics to reveal the molecular tailoring mechanisms that bacteria use to vary the structures of siderophores after their secretion. Our focus is on bacteria found in diverse environmental niches, as well as bacteria in the mammalian microbiome.
2) Developing biomimics of naturally occurring wet adhesive systems. We are exploring adhesive properties of certain catechol siderophores to mica as well as various metal oxide surfaces. We are also interested in whether bacteria use adhesive properties of these compounds to sample and promote surface colonization.
3) Microbial and bio-mimetic disassembly of lignin. We are investigating oxidative disassembly approaches of lignin to release aromatic breakout fragments. Fungal and bacterial microbes employ suites of metalloproteins which often release diffusible oxidants that attack lignin and cellulosic biomass. Some of these enzymes are related to the vanadium bromoperoxidases we have investigated extensively from marine organism. Our investigations employ both direct studies of the peroxidase enzymes, as well as small metal complexes that are functional biomimics of the enzyme.

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If you don't like a little spice in your life, then stop reading this now. I mean it, STOP!
Ok then, for those adventurous eaters, this is a recipe that is sure to make your eyes tear just a bit. With a double kick, these pork chops make for a hearty dinner in a short amount of time. The stuffing inside the cherry pepper, paired with the pepper jack cheese makes for an overdose of flavor. For the real daredevils, when sautéeing them, cook them in the oil from the pepper jar.
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The Conservative Conference Diary: Why the Tories won't be calling the cops
David Cameron paid tribute in his conference speech to the volunteers who made a success of the Olympics, to Theresa May for securing the extradition of Abu Hamza, and to the troops serving in Afghanistan, for whom he led a long-standing ovation – but not once did he utter the word "police". Those who contributed so much to the success of the Olympics, and who lost two female colleagues in brutal circumstances only three weeks ago, were not granted even a passing mention.
Ian Edwards, chairman of the West Midlands Police Federation, said: "It's indicative of how the Coalition Government views the police, unfortunately. We invited David Cameron to come and have a curry with us while he was here, but he never replied. We also invited Boris. At least his office replied, to say it did not fit in with his schedule. Apart from that, we've heard nothing from any of the Coalition MPs." Perhaps, in fairness to the Tories, they were put off by a very large poster they had to walk past on their way to their conference every day. Paid for by the police federations of West Midlands, Warwickshire and West Mercia, it carried the caption: "Say hello to Dave. Goodbye to your police service."
All of this is fuel to the speculation that Andrew Mitchell's days as Chief Whip are numbered.
One of the most vivid images in the Cameron speech was this one – "There are young people who work hard year after year but are still living at home. They sit in their childhood bedroom, looking out of the window dreaming of a place of their own. …" Vivid, but unoriginal. It was lifted from the speech that the vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan delivered to the Republican National Convention in August. He said: "College graduates should not have to live out their twenties in their childhood bedrooms staring up at fading Obama posters and wondering when they can move out and get going with life."
In search of friends
So the party conference season ends. Next year, Labour goes to Brighton, where there are no Labour MPs, the Tories to Manchester, where there are no Tory MPs, and the Lib Dems will go to Glasgow, where there are no Lib Dem MPs . In the election year, the Tories will go to Liverpool. No one can accuse any of them of hiding in the heartlands.
Boris or Dave? Here's an off-the-cuff report
Phil Pinder, who ran the conference stall where novelty cuff links were on sale, reports that he shifted all 15 pairs of the "I Love Dave" cuff links, while the "I Love Boris" were proving so popular that he made an extra 10, and sold 22 out of a total of 25.
"So Boris won, but Dave sold out," he observed. Which pretty much encapsulates what the Tory right is thinking.
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21st Annual Bike to Work Day 2014, Thursday, May 8, 7 - 9 am, Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th St at Broadway
While the rest of the region will be celebrating the 20th, Oakland will be ringing in the 21st annual Bike-to-Work Day pancake breakfast at Oakland City Hall. A joint effort of the City and Bike East Bay (formerly the East Bay Bicycle Coalition), Oakland's City Hall "energizer station" is one of the biggest in the Bay Area. Featuring:
- Pancake and coffee breakfast courtesy Rotisserie Deli, Cross Burgers, and Whole Foods Market
- All-day valet bike parking by the Bike East Bay
- Tabling displays by organizations, agencies, and businesses highlighting bike-focused projects, programs, and/or wares
- Free bike safety checks by staff from The Spoke Cyclery and Manifesto Bicycles
- Day passes to Club One Oakland
- A goody bag full of schwag including Bike Bucks, 15% discounts on parts & accessories at some of Oakland's awesome and generous bike shops
- Tunes by DJ Crimson
- A raffle with lots of valuable prizes, including a Torker T29 bicycle from Tip Top Bike Shop!
Energizer Stations for Bike to Work Day
For 2014's Bike to Work Day, over 300 Energizer Stations will be located along local bike commute routes in all nine Bay Area counties to provide free beverages, snacks, and good cheer to bicyclists. The Oakland Public Library will host an Energizer Station at BART's Lake Merritt Station and the Bike Library will be at City Hall's Energizer Station. For locations of Energizer Stations throughout the region to help plan your Bike to Work commute, visit the websiteyoucanbikethere.com/energizer. See you in the bike lane!
Bike to Work Day On the Ferry, May 8, 7 am , Water Street and Clay Street
Participate in this great event that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work...a healthy and safe alternative to driving. Bring your bike on the Oakland Ferry and receive complimentary beverage at the Jack London Square "energizer station".


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- Little can be done by cultural means to prevent infections when conditions are suitable. Plants may sometimes 'grow through' the problem, with new leaves being unaffected when growing conditions change so that they are less conducive for the diseases
- If the attack is very unsightly, consider trimming to remove affected leaves and encourage new growth. However, avoid heavy pruning as this will stress the plants and may aggravate the problem
- Feeding may be helpful, although laurel is usually robust enough not to require it
The fungicides tebuconazole (Provanto Fungus Fighter Concentrate), tebuconazole with trifloxystrobin (Provanto Fungus Fighter Plus, Toprose Fungus Control & Protect), and triticonazole (Scotts Fungus Clear Ultra and Scotts Fungus Clear Ultra Gun) are approved for the control of powdery mildews on ornamental plants. Tebuconazole with trifloxystrobin also carries a recommendation for control of 'leaf spots' of ornamentals, and may have some activity against the fungal leaf spot diseases of laurels. It is unlikely to have activity against bacterial leaf spot.
The following products contain a combination of both insecticide and fungicide, enabling the control of both insect pests and disease: myclobutanil containing cypermethrin (Westland Resolva Rose 3 in 1, Doff Rose Shield Bug & Fungus Killer, Scotts Roseclear Ultra Gun 2, Vitax Rosegarde) and triticonazole containing acetamiprid (Scotts Roseclear Ultra and Scotts Roseclear Ultra Gun).When a proprietary product contains an insecticide as well as a fungicide it would be preferable to use an alternative product if pests are not a problem on the plants treated.
SB Plant Invigorator, Resolva Natural Power Bug and Mildew Control, RHS Bug and Mildew Control, Ecofective Bug & Mildew Control and the Ecofective ‘Defender’ range contain a blend of surfactants and nutrients and can be used on any edible or ornamental plants, with no harvest interval. They have a physical mode of action and may be used against powdery mildews, as well as a range of pests such as whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects and psyllids.
Inclusion of a product does not indicate a recommendation or endorsement by RHS Gardening Advice. It is a list of products currently available to the home gardener.
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Once upon a time in the bustling city of Metropolis, an architect named Oliver lived. He was a thin man, so gaunt and fragile that the mere sight of him could send a shiver down one’s spine. His figure was like a wisp of smoke and seemed to defy the laws of substance. Although he had a good earning and respectable job there was something that bothered him a lot, his dreams that were so impossible to be fulfilled in this fast-moving world. And because of this, he gave most of his time to his work. For numerous he had designed grand skyscrapers that reached the gate of heaven from the head of land, and this led him to many prestigious awards and honours. Despite all this, he was leading a very monotonous and boring life.
On one fateful day, when he strolled down the deserted labyrinthine streets thinking intensely about nothing and carrying his body forcefully, he came across an old shop on one of the strangest corners of the street. This was not a usual shop with a fancy name, boards, paints and location. His absent-minded body took him into the shop. He didn’t want to go, but it was the curiosity of his subconscious mind that led him to the shop. When he entered the shop he saw bookshelves that were made of oak wood. The shelves lost their shine but not their magnificence and strength, standing still like a wall. There were about 50 bookshelves in the shop. While he was trying to digest what he is looking at, he heard an old shaking voice of a woman. He turned towards his left following the source of the voice, he saw an old woman coming towards him with a pleasing smile. “How may I help you? ” asked the lady. This old woman was in her sixties wearing an old shirt and a full-length skirt. Her face, etched with a myriad of wrinkles and lines, told stories of a life richly lived not by money but by memories. Her joyous and happy tone mesmerised Oliver. Like ancient jewels, her eyes shimmered with depth that seemed to transcend the present moment. While Oliver was staring absently at her she asked again “How may I assist you? ” but this time her question broke the temporal hypnosis of Olvier. And with complete nervousness, he said “Actually I was just passing by and saw…… ” Before he could complete the old lady said, “Welcome to our book store we have numerous books, please have a look and select the book you want”. Something happened and Oliver decided to go through each shelf even though he was not a person who read books.
While he was walking into the store, he came across numerous genres of books like novels, history, fiction, poetry, novel, science, and so on. Apart from the genre it had some of the old books and comics whose publication was stopped a very long time ago. And while wandering through hundreds of books he came across a thick diary-like book. It was a leather-bound journal that caught the attention of his eyes. And when he took the book and opened it, he found handwritten stories that revealed the secret dreams and desires of its previous owner. And when he went through that book he got so much curious to read the content in the book. He got so impressed that he decided to buy it. He went to that lady and asked to buy it.
When he came back to his house he dived into the journey of literature and sailed into the ocean of dreams and words of its previous owners. The story of these dreams brought a whole new perspective towards the thought process of Oliver. He was so relaxed and enlightened by reading this book. The book contained all dreams and desires that were achieved and failed. Romanticism, happiness, and success gave him a positive point of view which was balanced by some sorrows of failure. But the failures were not the reason to demotivate the reader but to motivate him to run towards his/her dream. After completing the reading of his book, he returned to his desk, not with a dull face but with eyes that were screaming joy and motivation. And then he made very beautiful designs and changed the whole look of the city.
Positivity and motivation lie in the inner soul, sometimes we just need a reason to trigger this. Here, the book played the role of trigger for Oliver and motivated him to establish his dreams and desires.


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CAA USA announces the hiring of industry veteran, Bill Silver as the vice president of sales for CAA USA. Bill will oversee the sales of Command Arms Accessories (CAA) products into the US marketplace.
Bill Silver has spent two decades within the firearms industry working in a variety of capacities from national sales manager of a distribution house with east and west coast locations, to, most recently, as vice president of commercial sales at Sig Sauer®.
As a sales professional, Bill has initiated successful sales programs that have increased company revenue significantly. His knowledge of the marketplace and reputation with industry colleagues has ensured a profitable path for the companies he has represented.
“Bill’s ability to drive sales is well known and respected within the shooting sports and law enforcement communities,” Thomas McCrossin, CEO of CAA USA said. “CAA USA is very proud to have such a professional leading the sales charge into 2015 and beyond.”
“Different applications require different accessories,” Bill Silver, vice president of sales of CAA USA added. “CAA USA recognizes this and has offerings to satisfy all shooters from professional operators to responsible citizens. The quality and value are readily apparent. I know that Command Arms Accessories products will soon become a staple in shops across our industry.”
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March 25, 2012
Mookaite gem stones are for sale from C&I International of Elmhurst, New York, during the Saucon Valley Lions Club's Lehigh Valley Gem and Mineral & Jewelry Show at the Saucon Valley High School gym on Sunday.
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Judge Carmel Agius – President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (UNIRMCT) has written a moving message in the guest book at Kigali Genocide Memorial – resting place to more than 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Judge Agius is in Rwanda for a working visit. This morning, he visited the Genocide Memorial and reiterated a “Never Again” call.
“Very moving. Never again. Genocide is more than bad,” Judge Agius wrote.
This is judge Agius first visit to Rwanda – months after he was appointed President of the UNIRMCT.
He replaced controversial American Judge Theodor Meron. Meron had in many occasions become a thorn in the survivors’ feet, especially when he released several genocide futigitives – irrespective of the heinous crimes on their head – the recent one being Aloys Simba.
On April 7, Rwandans will start 100 days of Commemoration of the Genocide against Tutsi that claimed over 1 million victims.
Later today, Judge Agius is expected to address the media at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in the capital Kigali.
UNIRMCT is a replacement system for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) which was closed down so that Genocide cases are transferred to Rwanda.


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The following are the latest scores for the Craig BCA Pool League following the 10th week of play. League nights are at 5 p.m. Sundays and at 6 p.m. Mondays at The Popular Bar:
Sunday night 8-ball
(Team, total score)
Motley Cue, 1663
Out 4 Blood, 1542
Jean’s Angels, 1522
HD Ballbusters, 1520
Crazy B’s, 1502
Monday night 8-ball
Good Guys, 1748
Up Against Walls, 1706
No Excueses, 1614
Over 60’s, 1597
Lifeguard training classes start Dec. 7
Registration is open for Craig Parks and Recreation’s lifeguard training classes.
The sessions are open to all adults and teenagers ages 15 to 50 who are interested in getting certified as a lifeguard.
Participants will be able to work during parks and recreation’s many aquatic activities over the winter.
The fee for classes is $75 and the deadline to register is Dec. 7.
Parks and rec will host a precourse swim test on this date from 7 to 8 p.m. at the swimming pool of Moffat County High School, 900 Finley Lane. Classes will run through Christmas break.
For more information, call Sylvia Griffiths at 826-2017.
Peewee hockey loses pair to Grand Valley
The Craig Peewee hockey team lost two games against Grand Valley on Sunday morning at the Moffat County Ice Arena.
The first game saw a score of 10-0, with the second ending 9-1. Breck Henderson scored Craig’s only goal with an assist from Riley Allen.
The Peewee team, consisting of 11- and 12-year-olds, is 0-4 for the season, losing two games against Ashley Valley on Nov. 6. The team’s next scheduled games are against Durango and Telluride on Dec. 11 at Durango’s Chapman Hill.
The Bantam team, for 13- and 14-year-olds, is 0-2, falling 3-1 and 3-2 against Ashley Valley on Nov. 7. The teams will meet again Dec. 18 in Craig.
The Squirts team, for ages 10 and under, is 0-1-1, ending their Nov. 6 games against Ashley Valley 4-4 and 7-3. The team will play a double-header against Grand Valley at home Dec. 5.


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