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Company Announcement: Micromega's Headline Earnings Per Share up 87% for Half Year
Africa|Business|Deltec Power Distributors|Health|Micromega Holdings Limited|MICROmega Securities|Power|Resources|Risk Management|Safety|Sebata Municipal Solutions|Sustainable|System|Systems|Technology|Turrito Networks|Africa|South Africa|Cent|Automotive|Cloud Computing Service|Information Technology|Maintenance|Product|Products|Service|Services|Solutions|Systems|Technology Businesses|Environmental|Greg Morris|Information Technology|MPLs
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MICROmega Holdings Limited half-year results to 30 June 2012 showed an 87% increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) to 25.72 cents compared to the same period last year.
· Headline earnings per share up 87% to 25.72 cents
· Attributable earnings per share up 106% to 30.32 cents per share
· Revenue up 7% to R385 million
· Net asset value per share up 9% to 337.82 cents
· Consolidation of our core businesses successfully achieved in 2011 and economic benefits now being realised
· NOSA remains demand driven
· Focus on information technology remains a priority
· Disposal of our last operating automotive business, Deltec Distributors
MICROmega CEO Greg Morris today announced “a pleasing set of results and continued earnings growth for the six months to June 2012. Our balance sheet continues to strengthen with the net asset value per share having increased by 9% to 337.82 cents. Operating margins have improved significantly over the period from 5% to 10%. This is primarily attributed to our exit from the automotive sector and our renewed focus on our traditional service based businesses. We have invested significantly in recent years to ensure we have both the capacity and competence to deliver sustained earnings growth. We are now seeing the benefit of this investment strategy”.
NOSA remains a demand driven business. Our ability to meet this demand is governed by our access to skills and resources. We have a continuous skills development and recruitment program in place but nevertheless, believe that it will take up to five years before we can fully deliver on even the current demand for our services. This is a direct reflection on the importance that the government and corporate South Africa are placing on occupational health and safety in the work place and bodes well for future earnings growth. South Africa is following a global trend towards best practice in this field and we see this as continuing due to the increasingly stringent application and enforcement of legislation both locally and abroad.
Our technology businesses are performing in line with our anticipated earnings forecast for this year. Our cloud computing service has received some promising traction in the first half of this year and we are optimistic that it will become an important contributor to earnings in the medium term. Our inter-dealer broking business and our human resource solutions business are both expected to achieve their forecast earnings for 2012. Both businesses have focused on expanding their services into the African continent and this should assist in achieving sustainable growth beyond this year.
The restructuring of the group to dispose of non-core businesses was completed with the sale of Deltec in the first half of this year. We now have a robust structure that incorporates a portfolio of businesses we can confidently build upon. Our strong cash position has been boosted by receipt of the proceeds from the sale of Deltec subsequent to the end of this reporting period.
MICROmega is as a holding company with interests in the following core businesses:
NOSA provides occupational health, safety and environmental risk management services and is the exclusive provider of both the NOSA Five Star Grading System and SAMTRAC. NOSA enjoyed a 102% growth in earnings for the six months under review. This growth was driven by increased market demand for occupational health, safety and environmental services and NOSA’s ability to meet this demand with their broad range of innovative products and services.
MECS Africa is a service orientated business that alleviates the considerable burden of manpower management by offering an integrated human resource solution to a diverse client base. MECS Africa’s interim growth of 48% is attributed to additional contracts secured. MICROmega Securities is an inter-dealer broker, providing a specialist intermediary broking service to commercial banks, investment banks, stock-brokers and other reputable trading entities in the wholesale financial markets. MICROmega Securities’ earnings increased by 25%. Earnings growth is directly related to market volatility and liquidity.
Sebata Municipal Solutions provides integrated technology solutions, enterprise management systems and multi-disciplinary professional services to municipalities, public entities, provincial government and the private sector. Sebata enjoyed a 15% growth in earnings in the six months under review. Sebata’s cloud computing division has converted 22 of their 190 municipality and metro clients over to their cloud computing technology solution in the first half of this year. It anticipated that we will continue to convert existing clients at the current conversion rate.
Turrito Networks is a converged communication provider delivering MPLS networks, hosting facilities, internet and cloud computing services to large corporates and the SMME market. Turrito is a leader in the field of application delivery through the cloud onto multiple devices. Our products are unique, and since the launch of our first product in January this year we have, through Sebata, secured twenty two public sector clients, and in addition a number of large multinational corporates. Furthermore we are currently performing proof of concept trials at a number of institutions and corporates in South Africa.
Deltec Power Distributors is a leading distributor of a wide variety of high quality imported maintenance-free batteries. In line with the group’s strategy to fully divest from the automotive sector, MICROmega disposed of its last operating automotive business, Deltec to the Hudaco Group effective 30 April 2012 for R41 500 000. The proceeds of the disposal will be reinvested into MICROmega’s core businesses.
“The group is robust in structure, clients are satisfied with service delivery and we have cohesion and a common strategy driving product development and underpinning market penetration” said Morris. “The second half of the year has traditionally delivered higher levels of growth than the first half. We expect no difference this year. We are already gaining some visibility into the next financial year and we are cautiously optimistic about our prospects for 2013”.
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Slick roadways have caused a number of accidents this morning, particularly in Lafayette Co.
In the 8 a.m. hour over 5 calls went out from 9-11 dispatch. The most pressing accident scenes included Route 224 at the wellington Bridge near Wellington, which was shut down and reported to be a sheet of ice by responding officers. Another accident was on 131, three miles south of Highway 24. The third accident reported was on Eastbound I-70 just east of Concordia.
The weather forecast calls for a mix of freezing rain and rain into Friday afternoon. Then falling temperatures in the evening will bring a rain and snow mix, with snow in the overnight hours. KMZU will keep you up to date.

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3-D Numerical Simulation of Direct Aluminum Extrusion and Die Deformation
W.A.Assaad, University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
H.J.M. Geijselaers, University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
J. Huétink, University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
Track: EXTRUSION/DIE, THEORETICAL - Modeling and Simulation
ABSTRACT --- The design of extrusion dies depends on the experience of the
designer. After the die has been manufactured, it is tested during an extrusion
process and machined several times until it works properly. Therefore, the die is
designed by a trial and error method which is an expensive process. In addition,
after several runs the die may deform. This may lead to an unacceptable product.
This paper focuses on 3-D simulation of a direct aluminum extrusion process.
The behavior of the billet and die is predicted. In the simulation an Eulerian
formulation is applied to simulate the flow of the material, rather than an
Updated Lagragian formulation with remeshing. Finally, the results will illustrate
how the die deforms and whether it deforms elastically or plastically and the
influence of die deformation on the extruded product dimensions.
© Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation). All rights reserved. No part of The Proceedings may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the ET Foundation.


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We had our first ER visit for Oliver last night. The past few nights Oliver has been screaming and holding his head whenever we lay him down for bed. He has been totally inconsolable - nothing seems to take the pain away or comfort him in any way. I tried to lay him down for his nap yesterday and he screamed once again for over an hour. So I left messages with our specialists and pediatrician, but I wasn't hopeful that I would hear back from anyone since it was Friday afternoon. Thankfully his doctor called back and I took him to see the pediatrician. She is the best and fit us in at the end of the day. She checked his ears, sinuses, etc and couldn't find the source of the pain. In the meantime, our metabolic doctor called and asked that I bring Oliver into the ER at Children's for a CT scan. There was a fear that he could be experiencing intracranial pressure, sometimes seen in kids with MPS. We came home, had a quick dinner, packed a small bag and off we went. The ER was filled and I thought we were going to be there for hours before we were even seen by a doctor. Thankfully our geneticist called ahead and as soon as I mentioned Oliver has a metabolic disorder they immediately took us back to a room. (Matt joked that we have a platinum card at Children's.) The doctors were perplexed and agreed that he needed to have a CT scan. There was no way Oliver was going to lay still for the scan. But they would not sedate him without an anesthesiologist present, due to the complications kids with MPS have with sedation and she was busy with an emergency for the next 6 hours. Fortunately I was able to get Oliver to fall asleep for about 10 minutes, just enough time for the CT scan to be completed. Our geneticist requested that the chief of neuroradiology review it. Everything looks normal, except for the enlarged ventricles common in Sanfilippo. So, we were sent home without an answer to his pain, but confident that there wasn't any swelling/pressure in the brain.
He had another rough night sleep last night, but did eventually fall asleep around 3 for a few hours. And he is currently napping without any screaming. We are hoping that whatever the cause it is gone and he will be pain free....and we can all sleep once again.
We will be back at Children's Tuesday for his T&A surgery. My parents are coming down tomorrow night to stay with Waverly while Matt is at work and I am at the hospital. It is such a simple surgery, but I still get very nervous about the sedation. Since this surgery requires intubation and Sanfilippo kids tend to have fatty pockets in their throat, our ENT is going to be very cautious. We have already spoken to the anesthesiologist and they are also aware of the additional risks. I am confident we are in good hands.
On a lighter note, we went to a wonderful kids shoe store called "Shoe Train" in Potomac MD today. Waverly needed a pair of sandals to wear with her orthotics and our physical therapist recommended this store. They were AMAZING!! They work with all kids, but they have a special desire to help kids with special needs. They stock all types of shoes to fit orthotics and they spent time with us to find the perfect fit for Wavey. I highly recommend them to all of my DC friends. It is well worth the drive. You will definitely be pleased with their selection and service.

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ATLANTA — The last of former president Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Fulton County, Ga., election interference case reached a bond agreement Tuesday after spending the weekend in jail.
Jail records showed that Floyd was still in custody after 5 p.m. Tuesday, and it was not clear when he would be released.
Unlike the other defendants in the case, Floyd did not initially retain a lawyer and did not contact the office of District Attorney Fani T. Willis to negotiate a bond agreement before surrendering at the county jail on Thursday. As a result, he was held in jail for five nights — until Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ordered a public defender to take up Floyd’s case to reach a bond agreement to get him out of jail.
Floyd live-streamed his surrender at the jail and was forced to halt the broadcast by law enforcement officers when he entered the building.
Floyd had already been evaluated by the Georgia Public Defender Counsel and was not taken on as a client — a sign that he may not have qualified financially for indigent defense services. McAfee wrote in his order that Floyd could be liable for reimbursement to the public defender’s office.
Since then, however, a lawyer in private practice, Todd Harding, has been substituted to represent Floyd. Two other firms, the Dominion Law Group and the Law Offices of Brandon A. Thomas are running crowdsourced online fundraisers for Floyd that so far have raised roughly $300,000. Neither responded to requests for comment.
Floyd, 39, also known as Willie Lewis Floyd III, is a little-known player who helped run Trump’s 2020 campaign outreach to Black voters. An online member profile and Q&A posted by the University Club of Washington in November 2021 describes him as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose assignments included jobs as a machine-gunner, combat marksmanship trainer and martial arts instructor.
Floyd was charged earlier this year with attacking an FBI agent working on the Justice Department’s parallel investigation of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Agents went to Floyd’s apartment in Rockville, Md., on Feb. 23 to serve a grand jury subpoena, according to an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The agents were delivering the subpoena as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of efforts by Trump and his supporters to undo the results of the 2020 election, according to two people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the investigation. The subpoena sought Floyd’s appearance before a federal grand jury in Washington.
The affidavit accuses Floyd of body-slamming an agent and hurling expletives at him and his colleague.
“WHO THE F--- DO YOU THINK YOU ARE,” Floyd allegedly screamed, standing “chest to chest” with an agent after knocking him backward with his body.
In Georgia, Floyd is charged with racketeering, conspiracy to solicit false statements and influencing witnesses. The charges stem from his alleged efforts alongside a professional publicist and a preacher to pressure a local election worker, Ruby Freeman, into falsely confessing to election crimes that she did not commit. Freeman was the target of repeated lies by Trump and his supporters in the days and weeks after the 2020 election. The former president mentioned her 18 times in a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Jan. 2, 2021, at one point calling her a “professional vote scammer and hustler.”
In 2019 and 2020, Floyd helped lead the Trump campaign’s Black Voices for Trump, seeking to bolster support for the then-president’s reelection bid. Floyd announced a run for Congress in Georgia in 2019 but dropped out of the race within weeks. An ad for his short-lived campaign included images of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) before showing footage of Floyd shooting a weapon.
Floyd’s bond agreement in Georgia came as a handful of other co-defendants filed motions to waive their scheduled arraignment hearings on Sept. 6.
Former Trump campaign attorneys Ray Smith and Sidney Powell, along with publicist Trevian Kutti, who is charged for her role in the alleged pressure campaign against Freeman, all entered written pleas of not guilty.
Powell and former Trump campaign attorney Kenneth Chesebro have also filed requests for a speedy trial in the Georgia case. Last week, McAfee set a trial date of Oct. 23 for Chesebro. On Tuesday, Willis and her team of prosecutors sought to clarify with McAfee whether the judge’s ruling on Chesebro’s trial schedule meant that he had formally severed his case from the other 18 defendants.
In a Tuesday motion, Willis reaffirmed that she wants to try all 19 people charged in the case together beginning on Oct. 23 and asked McAfee to set deadlines for attorneys to file notice if they seek to “sever” their clients’ cases from Chesebro’s.
“The state maintains its position that severance is improper at this juncture and that all defendants should be tried together, but at an absolute minimum, the court should set defendant Powell’s trial and that of any other defendant who may file a speedy trial demand on the same date as defendant Chesebro’s,” the motion signed by Willis and assistant district attorney Will Wooten read.

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Diane Pryor-Holland finds peace every time she sits at her sewing machine.
It's a nice feeling for a woman who felt her life unravel after her husband, police officer Richard Holland, died six years ago of kidney cancer linked to the toxic air he had inhaled in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
"When he passed, my world has never been the same," Pryor-Holland tearfully told us. "It's getting better now, but I miss my best friend."
Pryor-Holland says life only started to improve four years ago after meeting Bertha Merriweather and Dolores Weiner, two women who knew what she was going through. Merriweather lost her detective son Tommy to a 9/11-related cancer in 2013.
"It's very hard. It's very, very hard," she told us.
Weiner's brother Thomas died of a 9/11-related illness in 2003.
"We have an angel looking out for us now," Weiner said. "And believe me, he takes care of us."
The three instantly bonded. Across long phone conversations and lunches, tears eventually turned to laughter.
"The good thing is, we're good listeners for each other and we comfort each other," said Pryor-Holland.
They're now strong enough to comfort others. Two years ago, they formed H.O.P.S, which is short for "Helping Our Post-9/11 Survivors." The group's mission is to make a quilt for every NYPD family who has lost a loved one to a 9/11-related illness.
"Take it, wrap yourself in it, remember your loved one, remember us, that we're all a family," Weiner said.
Of the three, only Pryor-Holland sews. But they've enlisted volunteers to help. Recently, they held a quilting bee at police headquarters, where people gathered, sewed and presented to the grieving the ultimate gift of comfort.
Simone Fisher's father died of a 9/11-related cancer a decade ago.
"I thought it was a beautiful gesture," said Fisher. "And for them to think of something like that was very lovely."
"All the love," Merriweather said. "And the quilts are so beautiful. Do you believe that? You sit down and do a quilt in honor of somebody you don't even really know."
Pryor-Holland jokes Merriweather and Weiner will eventually learn to sew.
"Yes, yes," she said with a laugh.
The group has made 72 quilts so far, but they have many more to go. At least 156 officers have died of 9/11-related illnesses.
"As long as we're able, these quilts are going to be made because I know what it feels like to lose somebody you love," said Pryor-Holland.
Sewing, they say, to mend their lives, and the lives of others.
Michael is always for interesting people to profile. If you have an idea, please email him at email@example.com.


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Posted on: 11/22/2023
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National Music Centre Out Loud Gala
National Music Centre
When music speaks to you, it uses some colourful language.
Create a brand for the National Music Centre’s premier fundraising event—the Out Loud Gala.
For their first fundraising event, the National Music Centre wanted to create an experience that would enable guests to see music in a new way. To reflect this idea in the event brand and collateral, we created an identity that would literally bring this concept to life—we created art using only musical instruments.
To do this, we gathered a variety of instruments and used them to splatter, blow and shake paint on canvases to enable people to see music like never before. Each instrument created a pattern that captured its unique personality and tone. Drums had an energetic look, the violin was more somber and refined, and the trumpet had a soulful flow. Each unique piece of instrument art was used in invites, videos and event collateral to draw music enthusiasts from across the country to support the National Music Centre.

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However, American Test Kitchen (a source we really trust!) says they can withstand cooking times as low as 4 to 6 hours. While it’s still not an all-day recipe, it may be the perfect meal to throw in the slow cooker at lunchtime.
Can I slow cook chicken for 12 hours?
You can keep the slow cooker on low for 8 to 12 hours. We do not recommend leaving this recipe in the slow cooker for more than 8 hours, as this recipe can result in dryer chicken.
How long can I leave chicken in a slow cooker on low?
Cook chicken breasts 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours low. For best results, always cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts on low. We do not recommend cooking boneless chicken breasts on high, as checking them early will result in them becoming very dry.
Can you cook chicken on low for 8 hours?
Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through. Remove lid and allow chicken to cool for 10 minutes before shredding (so we don’t burn ourselves!) Using two forks, chop chicken in crock pot.
Can you slow cook chicken for too long?
Can I overcook chicken in the slow cooker? Yes, it can! If the meat is overcooked too long, it will become less juicy and tender and may dry out. The time recommended in my recipe is best for juicy results, but if you use chicken earlier in the recipe, I suggest checking sooner.
Is 12 hours too long in slow cooker?
Do not leave it “warm” during the day, as most appliances automatically shut off after about 20 hours on this setting. A general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum time you can leave food in the warm cooker.
Can I slow cook for 14 hours?
Most slow cooker recipes require 6-8 hours of slow heat. Leaving the appliance for several days is definitely not recommended. Hence the reason most cookers have a 24-hour programmable cycle. At the end of the 24 hours, the cooker will automatically shut off.
Can I leave my slow cooker on low overnight?
Because slow cookers are designed to be left to cook for long periods of time, the truth is that it is perfectly safe to leave your slow cooker out overnight for long periods of time if you are out of the house, or working all day, when following all instructions and manufacturer directions.
Can you crockpot chicken for 9 hours?
Yes!!! If you want to make very large quantities of shredded chicken, there are plenty of 6 quart crock pots to double this resumption. Doubt all ingredients. Cook on high for 5 hours, or lower for 9 hours.
How long should you slow cook chicken?
Cover crock pot and cook chicken breasts for 6 to 7 hours, or cover to high for 3 to 4 hours. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Use chicken in your favorite recipe. Great for shredding!
Can I leave a slow cooker on for 10 hours?
How long can a slow cooker keep? Depends on the model, so read the directions. Some can be left for up to 24 hours, but most recommend 8-12 hours.
Will chicken get more tender the longer you cook it?
Does chicken become more tender the longer it is cooked? Yes, the longer the chicken is cooked, the more tender it will become. However, if the chicken reaches 165°F, it may become rubbery if it continues to boil.
What temperature does chicken fall apart?
For connective tissue to break down, dark meat must be cooked to at least 170°F (76.7°C), but cooking to 175°F (79.4°C) is even better.
What can I cook in a crockpot for 10 hours?
20 Crockpot recipes that take 10+ hours to cook
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- Slow Cooker Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup.
What happens if you slow cook too long?
Overall, cooking too long can result in a sludgy or tough pot roast. If your slow cooker is a newer model, it may automatically switch to a warming environment so that food doesn’t overheat while you’re away.
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Can I leave chicken in slow cooker overnight?
Can I leave the chicken in the crock pot on low overnight? You can leave the crock pot on the low or warm setting overnight, but not on the high setting. Most slow cookers operate at 50-300 watts.
Can you overcook in a slow cooker?
Can I overcook something in my slow cooker? Slow cookers are specifically designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, it is possible to overcook something in a slow cooker for longer than if it is left on the wrong setting.
Can slow cookers cause food poisoning?
A woman warns against slow cooker food mistakes that gave her food poisoning. One woman found out the hard way that following a recipe does not always eliminate the risk of food poisoning.
Is it safe to cook chicken in a slow cooker?
Slow cooker food safety reminders. A study conducted by USDA FSIS shows that it is safe to cook large quantities of meat and poultry in slow cookers.
Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker?
Yes, you can put raw chicken in the slow cooker! Slow cookers and crock pots are designed to cook raw meat. The direct heat from the pot, the long cooking time, and the steam produced from the tightly covered container destroy bacteria and make slow cooking safe. Frozen chicken can even go in the slow cooker!
Can you cook chicken in slow cooker without liquid?
No additional liquid is needed. Because today’s chickens usually have added solution, there is little need to add liquid. At the end of the cooking time, the meat will be tender and practically fall off the bone.
Is it better to slow cook on low or high?
Is it better to cook on low or high? Cooking on low in a slow cooker is best for tenderizing foods and allowing flavors to develop, especially for meat stews and soups. Cooking on high is best for lean meats and vegetables. To exchange a recipe from the high setting to the low setting, double the cooking time.
Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low?
The difference between the two settings is not the higher temperature. It is the time it takes the slow cooker to reach the simmer point. According to Crock-Pot, on the high setting it takes about 3-4 hours; on the low it is 7-8. Imagine if your dinner is cooking on high all day while you are at work.
How do I cook chicken so it’s soft?
Add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil over high heat to remove any floating foam or scum. Adjust the heat so that the water boils very gently around the chicken. Simmer until chicken is very tender, about 30 minutes.
How do I cook chicken so it’s tender?
First, salt the chicken with a mixture of water and a few tablespoons of salt for about 20-30 minutes. This will increase the natural flavor and moisture of the chicken breasts and leave the meat very tender. This is one step that keeps the chicken from becoming dry or tough.
Why is my chicken tough and chewy?
Overcooking may play a role in the chicken’s tire-like texture. Leaving chicken in the pan, oven, or grill a little too long will quickly absorb moisture and leave the bird dry and rubbery. Without moisture, the protein fibers in chicken are resilient.
What is the lowest temperature to cook chicken?
The USDA white meat recommends cooking chicken and poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 165 f for at least 30 seconds.
Can you overcook chicken?
Throw the book of rules for cooking chicken out the window. We all know the golden rule of cooking chicken: cook the meat to a temperature of at least 165 f. Doing so leads to dry, leathery meat. And since it is destined to be even worse since undercooked, many of us overcompensate and pay the price.
What is the ideal temperature to cook chicken?
Poultry: The safe cooking temperature for all poultry products, including ground chicken and turkey meat, is kept at the same 165 ºF.
How long can chicken stay in crockpot on warm?
Can I leave my chicken in the crock pot on low overnight? Do not leave it “warm” for the duration of the trip. On average, it should be kept in a warm crockpot for no more than 2-4 hours, depending on the amount of food to be cooked. Following this, transfer the dish to the refrigerator.
Does meat get tender the longer it cooks?
The longer you cook the muscle, the more the protein will strengthen, fortify, and dry out. However, the longer you cook the connective tissue, the softer and more edible it becomes. Specifically, muscle tends to have its softest texture between 120° and 160°F.
Why is my slow cooked meat tough?
Why is meat still tough in the slow cooker? It is because you are not letting the collagen break down. Extend the cooking time, make sure there is enough liquid, and keep your eyes on the plate.
What foods should not go in a slow cooker?
10 Foods You Should Never Cook in a Slow Cooker
- Dairy Products. Adding milk, cream, cheese, sour cream, or yogurt to your slow cooker is binding.
- Couscous. It will only make it sludgy and completely unappetizing.
- Boneless chicken breast.
- Raw meat.
- Extra fat.
- Delicate vegetables.
What can you cook all day?
So you can really fix it and forget it.
- Crockpot Mississippi Beef Roast (low 8-10 hours)
- Crock Pot Whole Barbecue Chicken (low 8 hours) – country cooking.
- Crock Pot Steak Tacos (low 8-10 hours)
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice (low 7-8 hours) – South Plate.
- Crock Pot All Day Vegetable Soup (low 8-10 hours)
How long can you cook meat in a slow cooker?
How long can I leave meat in the slow cooker? Large roasts can be cooked at low temperature for 10 hours or more, braised meats for 8 hours, and chicken thighs for 6 hours. Tender cuts of meat should be cooked for less time than indicated in the recipe. When the meat is “fork” tender, the meal is done.
What temp is low on a slow cooker?
Generally, slow cooker low setting = 190 degrees Fahrenheit, high setting = 300 degrees Fahrenheit. When using a slow cooker, follow these guidelines Start with fresh or thawed meat, not frozen. Use chunks, not large cuts or roasts.
Should liquid cover meat in slow cooker?
The lid of the slow cooker is sealed so the liquid will not evaporate. If you are following a standard recipe, it is best to reduce the liquid by about one-third. It only covers the meat and vegetables.
Can you get sick from slow cooked meat?
Therefore, cooking too slowly at too low a temperature can unintentionally expose you to disease. For example, undercooked pork and beef can contain bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Welsh bacillus, all of which can cause food poisoning.
How long does raw chicken take in slow cooker?
Fresh raw chicken cooked on a low setting will usually cook in 4 to 6 hours, unless the slow cooker is overfilled with ingredients. The more sauce and less chicken in the pot, the less time required.
Why does chicken go dry in the slow cooker?
Browning helps the meat retain moisture while cooking in the slow cooker. Leaner cuts of meat will dry out a bit more in the slow cooker than fatty cuts . Sometimes you have to work hard to find the balance between “not too dry” and still healthy. Marinate the meat overnight before cooking.
How long does raw chicken take in slow cooker on high?
Bake chicken breast side up over high heat for 4-5 hours or low heat for 6-8 hours. Pierce the thickest part of the chicken breast and thigh with a knife to allow the juices to run clear.
Do you have to brown chicken before putting in slow cooker?
It is completely up to you. Although chicken is intended to be cooked slowly from raw, many people prefer to brown or char it first. This helps to lock in moisture, reduce cooking time, and improve the appearance of the finished dish. Keep in mind that chicken releases a lot of liquid during cooking.
Can I put frozen chicken in slow cooker?
Cooking Frozen Meat in a Slow Cooker Cooking frozen meat in a slow cooker is not recommended because it takes time for the meat to reach cooking temperature. This increases the possibility of food poisoning. It is always recommended to thaw meat in the refrigerator before cooking in the slow cooker.
Can you put chicken breast in slow cooker without liquid?
Do I need to add liquid? No, as long as the breast is in a single layer and in contact with the slow cooker.

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Starting Of Dragon Maid Series
Dragon Maid is the most popular animation series in Japan. It’s been long since Drago Maid had it’s first released. The popular animated series released back in 2017 produced by Kyoto Animation.
The animated series form it’s beginning in 2017 gained a huge fan following. No wonder seeing it’s immense popularity the maker after so long decided to come back with a season 2. And fans as well enthusiasts towards the release of the most adorable story.
Popularity Gained By Dragon Maid: Dragon Maid Season 2
The amazing story plot and the adorable characters of the series made it one of the most popular series not only in Japan but to the entire world. Yes, Dragon Maid from the beginning got acknowledgment from the global viewer.
Though the series is an animated one people from all the generations love this for the amazing and meaningful plot. Dragon Maid is not a usual animated series made especially for the children rather an engaging series made for all.
Speculations And Confirmation Related Dragon Maid Season 2
For three years now there were a lot of speculations around the show release. Rumors were spreading a lot about whether the show is going to release or not. Finally ending all the speculations the makers inform for a season 2 of Dragon Maid soon.
Though the makers not yet confirmed the release date or if they are in process. Reportedly the anime maker is busy with another project and going to start working on this asap.
Plot Of Dragon Maid Season 2
Dragon Maid season 2 will introduce new dragons who will create more chaos for human life. It will be interesting to see the blooming friendship between Kobayashi and Tohru. And how they’re living together draw attention to the other dragons around the world.
Coolkyousinnja wrote and illustrated Dragon Maid in 2017. The famous series adapted from the Manga novel series.
Possibility Of Dragon Maid Season 2 Release
Fans waiting eagerly for the 2nd season of Dragon Maid. Let’s wait for the official announcement till now and gear up for the popular animated series. Fans can hope for a season 2 by early next year.


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Green building finance, grants, incentives and investment programs
Galley Eco Capital is a boutique consultancy specializing in investment and finance programs for sustainable real estate investments. This includes sourcing incentives, grants and tax credits to support green investing. We offer management and strategy consulting to investors that helps them increase the value of their sustainability initiatives.
Many equity investors are herding towards companies associated with lower volatility cash flows, as they believe these to be a safer investment option.
Companies that don’t fit this description are much cheaper – and the gap has opened up to historically unusual levels. In a live CPD-accredited webcast, Alex Wright will explain what this means for you.
Fund Manager, Shalin Shah and Head of Credit Research, Martin Foden consider some of the factors distorting allocation within the credit universe and the opportunities they create for investors. They offer an insight into their actively managed, low turnover approach to managing credit portfolios.
The webinar will be delivered by Toby Vaughan, Lead Fund Manager for the Atlas Portfolios and Head of Fund Management for Santander Asset Management Global Multi-Asset Solutions Team. Toby will review the markets and look at how this has impacted the portfolios and investment decisions moving forwards.
Join Northern Trust investment experts who will discuss their perspectives on the state of the financial markets, potential timing of a Federal Reserve interest rate move and the implications for institutional investors.
In this webinar you'll hear from:
Carl Tannenbaum - Chief Economist
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Chris Doell, CFA - Managing Director, Client Solutions Group will host this webinar and lead the Q&A using viewer submitted questions.
Opportunities in emerging markets have changed over time. In this 30-minute webcast our global emerging market equities portfolio managers will discuss key themes relevant to emerging markets investing today.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Are traditional drivers of the Emerging Markets investment case such as population growth, rising consumer incomes and productivity enhancements still as relevant today as they were 20 years ago?
- Where are the opportunities to generate alpha in emerging markets today? What are the examples of market inefficiencies which prove that active fundamental based investing is relevant in the emerging markets?
- What are the implications on Emerging Markets of structurally slower growth in China?
- Does the future of EM still depend upon domestic consumption and services?

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Papa Murphy’s serves up a tasty menu of handmade "take ‘n’ bake" pizzas created using dough, cheeses, meats, and veggies that are freshly prepared every day (prices listed below are average; actual prices vary by location). After customers choose their pie, Papa Murphy's personable pizza fashioners will build the pizza in-store and then package it for customers to bake at home in the oven. Customers can select one of Papa Murphy's signature pizzas or customize their pie to a more specific taste, culling from the four sauces, three crusts, and more than 20 toppings available. Watch as Papa Murphy’s pizza professionals corral the ingredients of a signature pizza such as the cowboy ($14.99 for the 16” family size), complete with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and black olives. Or request a Chicago-style stuffed pizza ($16.99 for the family size), packed with onions, mozzarella, four kinds of meat, and one of the most efficient public-transit systems in America. Thin-crust fans can opt for an herb chicken Mediterranean deLITE ($11.99 for a large), smothered with feta cheese, olive oil, and spinach. And veggievores can avail themselves of Papa Murphy’s gourmet vegetarian option ($15.99 for the family size), which comes saturated with a creamy garlic sauce. Side your pizza with an order of cheesy bread ($3.99) or a two-liter soda ($2.09).
The husband-and-wife team behind So Italian brings the taste of home-cooked Italian dinners to the restaurant’s dining room, filling tables with piping hot pizzas, leaning towers of pasta, sub sandwiches, and bowls of soup. Vibrant marigold-hued walls hold framed mirrors that reflect piping hot calzones or preening stromboli adjusting its tie. Meals can be eaten outside, picked up, delivered to your doorstep, or catered for special events.
The same love for pizza and beer that fueled three college students in 1974 transformed their lives as they expanded their business from one rundown building in Atlanta to 100 Mellow Mushroom restaurants across 15 states today. Each eatery owes its individual style to each location's being locally owned and operated, much like impressionist painters owed their individual style to their number of ears. In the kitchens, chefs assemble grilled and deli-style hoagies and bake calzones and pizzas in stone hearths using dough made with natural spring water. Though many of the restaurant's dishes have remained on the menu since its inception, the culinary crew frequently devises new, often gluten-free, dishes to keep senior-ranking pepperonis from becoming too powerful. Servers pair dishes with their location's own set of local brews, which are poured from 16 craft-beer taps.
Bella Pizzeria spins its New York–style dough discs from more than 27 different topping options, including five types of cheese. Cast your vote for thin crust or deep dish by the slice ($2.85–$5), or gear up for heated fan-club presidential campaigns by sharing the spoils of a whole pizza ($11.99–$25.99). Bella Pizzeria's menu also furnishes plates with calzones ($5.79), subs ($5.89), and a selection of pastas ($5.89). Indulge in the cheese-swathed excellence of the ham, ricotta, and mozzarella calzone, a slab of baked ground-beef lasagna topped with homemade marinara sauce, or bask in the flat-screens' glowing athletic combat as the Bella sub's team of prosciutto, capicola, salami, ham, provolone, and veggie conquer your hunger.
Four minutes. That's about how long it takes the 1,000 degree ovens at Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza to perfectly crisp each pie’s house-made crust without overcooking the sauce or toppings. To reach this volcanic temperature, the ovens are powered by pure anthracite coal from Pennsylvania, which burns hotter and cleaner than wood or old rags while lending a distinctive flavor to the pies.
The chefs add to this flavor by making fresh sauce daily from batches of Italian plum tomatoes and a closely guarded blend of extra virgin olive oil and spices. Every batch of dough is made using filtered water, and none of the menus' pizzas or sandwiches—made with wraps and flatbreads baked in the same ovens—is ever cooked with a microwave or fryer. Before any pie gets hit with heat, the chefs add as many as 19 different toppings, including bacon, roasted garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Named for the late oil painter and hot-rod builder John Bueno, Johnny Bueno's Pizzeria fosters a sense of community with friendly service and homey Italian cuisine. Its pizzas and panini sandwiches feature homemade dough and sauces such as alfredo, pesto, and barbecue. The list of fresh toppings includes everything from mozzarella and pepperoni to italian sausage, chicken, and banana peppers. Johnny Bueno's welcomes patrons with more than just food—it also offers local art, live music, karaoke, video-game tournaments, and pizza-throwing contests.


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Her latest gambit to keep national attention is to turn down a third of her state's stimulus money. Of course, she wouldn't be Palin if she hadn't already lied about it, claiming at first she was refusing half the money, then being forced to acknowledge she was actually only refusing a third. Then this little nugget of joy:
The biggest single chunk of money Palin is turning down is about $170 million for education, including money that would go for programs to help economically disadvantaged and special needs students.
After this latest stunt, the legislature may over-rule her on a bunch of it.
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The draft program outline for MoodleMoot UK & Ireland 2017 is now available for viewing. Check out what's been scheduled for days 1, 2 and 3 of the conference, which will run from 10 - 12 April at Park Plaza Riverbank, London.
Early-bird registration for MoodleMoot UK & Ireland is now open and will be available until 27 February 2017. Registration options and inclusions can be viewed on our MoodleMoot website.
Moodle HQ is pleased to announce that the call for proposals for MoodleMoot UK & Ireland 2017 is now officially open. There is no specific theme for this MoodleMoot, hence all disciplinary areas and education levels are welcomed and encouraged.


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Respond to Review of Fiddlers Green
Review: This restaurant is my favorite on Washington island. Great veggie options: a Mediterranean plate, tomato basil sandwiches, and soups and salads all really fresh and amazing! Also fresh hand rolled avocado sushi and delicious beer and wines! The decor is so comfy and laid back. Live music most nights. The prices are great and just a fun spot.


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The Civil War Institute is pleased to announce the official 2020 “Books of the Conference”: Micheal J. Larson and John David Smith’s Dear Delia: The Civil War Letters of Captain Henry F. Young, Seventh Wisconsin Infantry (Wisconsin, 2019) and Timothy Roberts’ “This Infernal War”: The Civil War Letters of William and Jane Standard (Kent State, 2018). Authors John David Smith and Timothy Roberts will be discussing these new books in a special 2020 conference panel on soldier letters of the North’s rank and file. Conference attendees will have a chance to join the discussion in a focused Q&A session, and will have the opportunity to get copies of their books signed by both authors following the presentation. Order your copies today and a get a jump-start on the discussion!
Additional Information on the Books
Micheal J. Larson and John David Smith, editors, Dear Delia: The Civil War Letters of Captain Henry F. Young, Seventh Wisconsin Infantry (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019)
Dear Delia chronicles the story of Henry F. Young, an officer in the famed Iron Brigade, as told through 155 letters home. His insights, often poignant and powerful, enable readers to witness the Civil War as he did. Young covers innumerable details of military service—from the camaraderie, pettiness, and thievery he witnessed among the troops, to the brutality of internecine war.
Above all, Young’s communications highlight his unflagging patriotism—his fierce determination to preserve the Union no matter the cost. Candid, contemplative, thorough, and occasionally humorous, Young provides a clear window into everyday events as well as into war, society, and politics. Civil War enthusiasts will appreciate this correspondence, as it reveals the perspective of a young officer from America’s western heartland, a regional viewpoint generally omitted from Civil War–era documentary projects.
Timothy Roberts, editor, “This Infernal War”: The Civil War Letters of William and Jane Standard (Kent State University Press, 2018)
Among collections of letters written between American soldiers and their spouses, the Civil War correspondence of William and Jane Standard stands out for conveying the complexity of the motives and experiences of Union soldiers and their families. The Standards of Lewiston in Fulton County, Illinois, were antiwar Copperheads. Their attitudes toward Abraham Lincoln, “Black Republicans,” and especially African Americans are, frankly, troubling to modern readers. Scholars who argue that the bulk of Union soldiers left their families and went to war to champion republican government or to wipe out slavery will have to account for this couple’s rejection of the war’s ideals.
Yet the war changed them, in spite of themselves. Jane’s often bitter letters illuminate the alienation of women left alone and the impact on a small community of its men going to war. But she grew more independent in her husband’s absence. Enlisting in the 103rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment in October 1862, William participated in General Sherman’s Siege of Vicksburg, the Battles of Missionary Ridge and Atlanta, and the March to the Sea. At the war’s end he proudly marched in the Grand Review of the Armies in the national capital. Meanwhile, he expressed enthusiasm for stealing and foraging (a.k.a., “cramping”) and unhappiness with his service, complaints that fed Jane’s intermittent requests that he desert or be captured and paroled. William’s odyssey illustrates the Union military’s assimilation of resentful Northern men to support a long, grueling, and, after 1862, revolutionary war on the South.
The Standards’ antiwar opinions hearken to modern expressions of pacifism and condemnation of government. Jane’s and William’s opposition to the war helped sustain their commitment to and dependence on each other to survive it. Their letters reveal two strong-willed people in love, remaining hopeful, passionate, loyal, and even playful as they awaited their own reunion.

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The entire reading public has been entertained by the press statement of the APC in Akwa Ibom state demanding for the cancellation of the elections in Akwa Ibom state. This statement which is already dead on arrival posits that materials were not sent to Registration Area Centres (RAC) as the norm is. The question is, at what point did the APC become aware of this misnomer, assuming but not conceding that it occurred? What steps did they take to correct the anomaly? If the materials were not deposited at the RAC center how come their chieftains, Godswill Akpabio and Nsima Ekere were seen on national TV commending the timely delivery of materials and smooth conduct of the elections?
If materials were not deposited at the RAC in Essien Udim like other local government areas, where did Hon. Emmanuel Akpan and Nse Ntuen hijack materials for Essien Udim, which they kept at Semek water factory(belonging to Nsentip Akpabio)? Again, How come Anietie Okon Etim, a police orderly attached to Nsentip Akpabio who hijacked results at the collation centre, compromised it and wanted to bring it back, but was captured and beaten by voters?
Does the APC really want us to believe that they were aware that materials were at the homes of PDP people and they did not activate their manfriday AIG Kimo to raid, arrest and parade those in whose homes the materials were kept?
What the APC should do is to apologise to Akwa Ibom people for the militarization of our electoral process and the unprecedented harassment of our civil population. They should tender unreserved apologies to the family of Captain Iniobong Ekong who was abducted by the military on the petition by Senator Godswill Akpabio; to the people of Etim Ekpo who were chased away by Hon. Emmanuel Ekon using an Amoured Personnel Carrier and those harassed by DIG Ekpoudom; to the people of Abak who witnessed ballot box snatching by APC thugs and the shooting of a PDP faithful Ubong Umana by army personnel on the prompting of Hon. Uwem Udoma, without any lawful justification ; the people of unit 12 , ward 2 in Ibiono Ibom where Senator Ita Enang hijacked materials and diverted them to his house; to the people of itu local government area where Engr. Bassey Ekanem went on a hijacking tour of materials.
We had predicted that this post election cry will come, because rather than prepare for elections, the APC chieftains were more interested in the removal of the REC, the posting of police commissioners and importation of thugs.
Akwa Ibom people have replied in a resounding tone their rejection of those broom wielding ‘politipreneurs’ whose only desire is the crude exercise of brute power and the strategic conversion of public wealth to private resources. Their rejection was communicated through the ballot, at great cost to the citizenry who braved all the intimidation and harassment skillfully deployed by the APC.
The duty of the electoral umpire is the conduct of elections, counting and declaration of results, after which they become functus officio. The demand for the cancellation of results that have been collated,announced and winners declared not just impotent and banal but is made to the wrong institution.
We urge the public to discountenance the statement and treat it as a poor script even for a comic movie.
We await the official declaration of the results of Ikot Ekpene Federal constituency before we issue our official statement on the entire elections. But in the interim, we dedicate the victories in the 9 federal constituencies, two Senatorial Districts to God Almighty who has been our shield and our fortress. We appreciate Akwa Ibom people who stood firm in the discharge and defence of their franchise.
Comrade Ini Ememobong
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People’s Democratic Party
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Premier League Ultimate Day Highlights: Manchester Town got here again from two objectives down in the second one half of to overcome Aston Villa 3-2 in entrance of house supporters on the Etihad Stadium to be topped Premier League 2021-22 champions. Ilkay Gundogan, supervisor Pep Guardiola’s first signing for this membership, got here on as an alternative within the 68th minute and scored two necessary objectives, together with the winner to assist Town win their fourth league name in 5 years. It was once heartbreak over again for Liverpool, as they didn’t win the name via a solitary level, eking out a hard-fought 3-1 win over Wolves at house in Anfield at the ultimate day of the season. Town gained the name with 93 issues from 38 video games as Liverpool fell brief via one level. So, hopes of home treble finish for Liverpool however they are going to be proud of but every other nice season the place they gained the League Cup and FA Cup and gave their very best to battle Town teeth and nail for the Premier League name. Jurgen Klopp would now focal point at the upcoming Champions League ultimate towards Actual Madrid on Saturday.
Listed here are the Highlights from Manchester Town vs Aston Villa and Liverpool vs Wolves
10:28 PM:Liverpool win 3-1 towards Wolves they usually finish their season with 92 issues. Town win the name with 93 issues.
10:25 PM:MANCHESTER CITY ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Pep Guardiola is in tears, Manchester Town fanatics hurricane onto the pitch. Etihad erupts! The protecting champions had been trailing 0-2 in the second one half of, however the aspect controlled to dig deep and consequently, 3 objectives had been scored very quickly, and in spite of everything, Town wins 3-2 they usually safe the Premier League name.
10:20 PM:Liverpool take a 3-1 lead as Andy Robertson ratings for the Reds. On the other hand, Town are nonetheless forward towards Aston Villa and as issues stand at the moment, it will be Town who will move directly to win the name.
10:15 PM:Liverpool take a 2-1 lead towards Wolves!! Mohammed Salah the person for the Reds. Now Liverpool wishes Aston Villa to attain towards Town.
10:12 PM:From being 0-2 down, Town have now taken a 3-2 lead!! What a change at Etihad, 3 objectives for Town and now they’re frontrunners to win the Premier League name.
10:07 PM:IIkay Gundogan pegs one again for Town!! Scoreline at 1-2 in favour of Aston Villa towards Town. Liverpool are nonetheless looking for the winner towards Wolves.
10:00 PM:Manchester Town are 0-2 down towards Aston Villa. Liverpool simply wish to rating to win the name! If Liverpool rating, Town will wish to rating 3 to disclaim them the name. It was once Coutinho who scored for Aston Villa vs Town.
9:49 PM:Mohammed Salah is approaching for Liverpool, can he give you the much-needed push for the Reds? Salah is available in for Diogo Jota.
9:46 PM:The second one-half is underway. Manchester Town are nonetheless 0-1 in the back of whilst the scoreline between Liverpool and Wolves is degree at 1-1.
9:32 PM:It’s half-time.. Aston Villa lead Manchester Town 1-0 whilst the scoreline is degree at 1-1 between Liverpool and Wolves. In every other fits, Arsenal are main Everton 2-1, whilst Spurs are 2-0 forward towards Norwich Town. United are 0-1 in the back of towards Crystal Palace.Chelsea are main 1-0 towards Watford.
9:11 PM:If issues stay this manner until the tip, each Town and Liverpool can have 90 issues, however it will be Town who will stroll away with the name as they have got a greater purpose distinction.
9:07 PM:Anfield erupts as Manchester Town concede towards Aston Villa. Matty Money is the person who registers purpose towards Town.
8:54 PM:Sadio Mane ratings for Liverpool and the scoreline is degree at 1-1 towards Wolves. One thing to grin about for Jurgen Klopp and his aspect.
8:53 PM:At this time, the scoreline between Manchester Town and Aston Villa is degree and if issues stay this manner until the tip, it will be Town who will win Premier League as Liverpool proceed to be in the back of towards Wolves.
8:50 PM:Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also are combating it out for the remaining Champions League berth. As of now, Spurs have the merit afterDejan Kulusevski scored towards Norwich Town.
8:49 PM:Speaking concerning the sport between Chelsea and Watford, the Blues have controlled to take a lead thru Kai Havertz.
8:43 PM:Liverpool at the moment are beginning to get the hold of items, and the likelihood is that being created regularly, then again the equaliser is but to return.
8:32PM:Anti-climax for Liverpool because the hosts concede a purpose in simply the 3rd minute of the sport.Neto converts a perfectly handed move from Raul Jimenez and it’s Wolves who lead Liverpool at Anfield.
8:30 PM:The fits are underway.. All eyes on Liverpool vs Wolves and Manchester Town vs Aston Villa.
8:13 PM:The fits will kick-off at 8:30 PM IST and it will be fascinating to look how each Manchester Town and Liverpool method their fits. A name winner is simply 3 hours clear of taking house the coveted trophy.
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President Obama harshly criticized Ferguson, Missouri police on Friday, saying its practices of racial discrimination were “oppressive and abusive.” But the U.S. Justice Department report that accused the city’s police and court officials of persistent racial bias wasn’t enough to get rid of the police chief—at least not yet. “He’s still the chief,” Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III told the Associated Press, adding that his job was not to “just chop heads.”
Underlings, however, are starting to go. Racist emails discovered as part of the Justice Department probe led to the resignations of police officers Capt. Rick Henke and Sgt. William Mudd as well as the firing of the city’s top court clerk, Mary Ann Twitty, reports CNN. The three workers demonstrated “egregious racial bias,” said Knowles.
Tom Jackson may not be in the job of Ferguson police chief much longer though, as Attorney General Eric Holder raised the possibility that the federal government could end up dismantling the city’s police force if necessary to deal with the issues outlined in its investigation. “We are prepared to use all the powers that we have, all the power that we have, to ensure that the situation changes there. That means everything from working with them to coming up with an entirely new structure,” Holder said, according to the Washington Post. “If that’s what’s necessary, we’re prepared to do that,” he added, when asked whether the federal government could move to dismantle the police department.
Meanwhile, Obama gave his most extensive comments yet on the report and said Ferguson must now decide where it wants to go from here. “Are they going to enter into some sort of agreement with the Justice Department to fix what is clearly a broken and racially biased system?” Obama asked. The president also did not dispute the decision not to charge Darren Wilson for killing 18-year-old Michael Brown. “That was the decision that was made, and I have complete confidence and stand fully behind the decision that was made by the Justice Department on that issue,” Obama said, according to Reuters. Speaking at a town hall at South Carolina’s Benedict College, Obama explained the standard for a civil rights charge was very high, adding: “We may never know what happened.”

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President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda is ready to support Somalia as the troubled country nears an end to the transition period that will see a new parliament and president elected on August 20.
Friday, August 17, 2012
The President was on Wednesday meeting the UN special representative on Somalia, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga, at State House, Nakasero.
Ambassador Mahiga was briefing President Museveni on the situation in Somalia as the country nears the end to the transition period.
"The road to this has been bumpy with too many tasks to be accomplished. However, it is good for the region to know that Somalia is heading for a new government," he said, according to a press release from State House.
The UN-endorsed roadmap, if successful, will result in the formation of a new Somali government.
A conflict resolution committee comprised of 25 traditional clan elders will this week pick 275 members for the new parliament, who will choose a new president on August 20 (Monday).
According to a roadmap agreed by the country's main political groupings in September 2011, the TFG's term ends on August 20.
State House said Ambassador Mahiga hailed the role of AMISOM in Somalia and said it is well prepared and adequately deployed in Somalia in case of violence during the election of the president.
He said the election is going to be tough and competitive.
Mahiga hailed the president, speaker and various leaders in Somalia for working hard to prepare the people for the elections.
He also congratulated Uganda for attaining a Gold medal at the recently concluded Olympics in London.
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South African musical all-rounder, Stilo Magolide again proves an insane musical artistry as he commissions a brand new single he titles “31 Saturdays.”
Such is the fearsome and terrific campaign which Mr Party, Stilo Magolide has enjoyed that he plots to end the year on a high.
With several scorchers too numerous to mention in his comfort zone of the Hip Hop game, Stilo Magolide has been experimental with a fusion of sounds and delivery in recent times.
Heck, the “Yasho” hitmaker even did foray into the world of the Gqom genre this term as he featured on records such as “Thuso Phala (Remix),” “Dance Like Mandela” and “Vuvushka Baby Boy” off DJ Maphorisa’s recently released “Gqom Wave II” album.
One of such experiment is “31 Saturdays” as the “Shukumisa” mastermind journeys West; employing the Nigerian sound for a party banger.
What better way to kick things off this festive season that is finna be lit with the celebration, groove, jolly and grind?
Plus, Stilo Magolide enjoyed the production support of DJ Vitoto who produced “31 Saturdays” with the banging effect.
Doped-out rain of beats, superb instrumentals and the overall chant that would inspire the sick and slick dance moves.
“31 Saturdays” is nothing but an anthem that is set to dominate across the African continent especially with its blend of Afro beats.
Simply stream, download, then share your thoughts and opinion in the comments section below.

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The Chimes Tower on the campus of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College will ring 103 times at noon on August 6, 2021, in celebration and memory of artist and former faculty, Charles Banks Wilson, who was born on that day in 1918.
Wilson began teaching night classes at NEO in 1943, and later became Chair of the Art Department, which he established in 1946 and continued to oversee for sixteen years.
After Wilson passed away in 2013, NEO formally dedicated the Charles Banks Wilson Art and Cultural Education Center in Kah-Ne Hall to showcase the artist’s legacy for future generations.
The 15,000-square-foot building includes classrooms, art studio, computer lab, the American Indian Center for Excellence (AICE), and a gallery featuring Wilson’s paintings and drawings. The gallery is open during normal business hours and is free to the public.
Wilson’s life-size portraits of Will Rogers, Sequoyah, Jim Thorpe, and Robert Kerr hang in the Oklahoma State Capitol, and his murals depicting Oklahoma history encircle 110 feet of the capitol dome.
When Wilson was fifteen years old, he sketched Will Rogers backstage after a performance in Miami, Oklahoma, and later used those reference drawings to paint his famous Will Rogers portrait housed in the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.
In 2017, the Charles Banks Wilson estate gifted $1.1 million to NEO to support artists and art education. It is the largest individual gift in the college’s history. His generosity continues to benefit art students through scholarships and the purchase of equipment.
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The research of infectious diseases is centered around the laboratory of HIV and Hepatitis infections, which is part of the Department of Clinical Immunology. The laboratory has a very broad range of analyses of diseasemarkers of HIV and Hepatitis to support the diagnostic process. We collaborate with virus laboratories at the other Departments of Clinical Immunology in Denmark as well as a number of clinical groups, amongst them Professor Peer Brehm Christensens group at the Department of Infectious diseases, OUH. Research projects are mainly focused on the prevalence of hepatitis or other infectious diseases among different patient groups as well as blood donors in Denmark as well as optimization of currents methods.
Members of the teamDorte Kinggaard Holm, MSc, Ph.D.
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Prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed blood borne infections in a random cohort of 10000 Danish citizens
Hepatitis C among persons connected to Drug Treatment Centers - Test and treatment outcome

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Once upon a time, on a moonlit night, in a land where myths and legends danced beneath starry skies, a group of creators, deeply passionate about classic literature and the art of storytelling, embarked on a magical adventure: ARABIAN NIGHTS. FC Designs, a team of talented Spanish illustrators, has previously enchanted us with projects like […]
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In light of a national conversation on policing and race, UC San Francisco assembled a diverse panel to look at how it can create a safe campus environment for all by ensuring its policing and security protocols serve the community without discrimination, bias, or unnecessary use of force.
The UCSF Safety Task Force, which released its first report Nov. 13, has made nine recommendations on how UCSF can improve upon its policies and practices to ensure they are unbiased, just and fair-minded for all faculty, staff, learners, patients and visitors.
The recommendations are based on an initial review of data related to UCSF police and security personnel, current de-escalation methods to handle potentially disruptive situations, approaches to risk assessment in clinical settings and programs focused on mental health and well-being of the UCSF community.
“We’re not focusing on just reimagining the police. We’re trying to reimagine what it means to have an environment where people feel supported, safe, secure and welcomed. That’s the definition of safety,” said UCSF Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Dan Lowenstein, MD, who co-chaired the task force along with UCSF Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Outreach Renee Navarro, MD, PharmD.
The key recommendation in the new report, Lowenstein said, is moving toward taking a holistic view of all of the services at UCSF that contribute to people’s safety – wellness, mental health, de-escalation, security and policing.
As an institution that focuses on education, health care and research and employs nearly 30,000 faculty and staff, in addition to many more patients and visitors who come to campus, UCSF operates as a small city in its own right – including its own police force and security guards.
Dismantling Institutional Racism
Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, established the Safety Task Force in July “to ensure the safety and well-being of all who study, seek care and work at UCSF, as well as our surrounding communities.” In appointing the task force, Hawgood said, “Living up to our values of equity and inclusion for all communities require us to do the hard work. But, together, we can rise to the occasion and begin dismantling institutional racism.”
The Safety Task Force report is a critical component of the broader UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative, led by Vice Chancellor Navarro, to examine institutional and individual biases and take actions to dismantle system racism across UCSF’s mission areas of education, research and care delivery.
Navarro points out that everyone has a role to play in creating a safe and welcoming environment at UCSF.
“The history and persistence of racism, especially anti-Black racism, impacts our community and the work of this task force represents an essential element of the Chancellor’s anti-racism initiative. While this is a substantial step forward, we will continue to work across the campus and health system toward achieving an environment free of racism and discrimination. This ongoing work includes expanding unconscious bias training, addressing racism in our curriculum and enhancing recruitment and retention of faculty and staff using evidence-based practices to achieve equity.”
Rethinking Public Safety
The task force presented an opportunity for faculty and staff across UCSF to have a candid conversation about policing that allowed members to share their unique perspectives.
For instance, Roberto Ariel Vargas, MPH, associate director of UCSF’s Center for Community Engagement, said that while he shared with the group his own experiences doing work to reform policing in San Francisco and his “lived and professional experiences in low-income communities of color in San Francisco,” he learned from nurses and others on the task force that calls for defunding or abolishing the police won’t work for them.
“The nurses have called to our attention that they would feel unsafe without the option to be able to call the police or security to protect them from attacks from hostile patients,” Vargas said. “Regardless of where my sympathies lie, I understand the leaders must balance the needs of all of us.”
Lowenstein said the task force carefully discussed the notion of what it would mean for UCSF to not have its own police department, but there was a strong consensus that this would not be in the best interests of the UCSF community. The group felt the University’s officers were far more in tune with UCSF’s mission and values, and were therefore more appropriate and measured in their responses to the community’s needs than those charged with the responsibility of policing in densely populated, large urban cities.
But task force members did urge UCSF to rethink what it means to protect members of the community and the role of police and security personnel.
UCSF Police Department Chief Mike Denson
Mike Denson, chief of the UCSF Police Department, said he appreciated having the chance to hear the concerns, answer questions and educate task force members on the role of the police, and he appreciated the task force members’ “good, constructive ideas.”
One idea already under way is for UCSF to reimagine security officers as “public safety ambassadors.”
“They are the first face many people see as they come into a UCSF building,” Denson said. “We’re going to redo those positions. Many of the job duties will stay the same, but we’ll add some ambassador functions. We’re going to make these roles a little less authoritative.”
Another recommendation already being implemented is requiring all members of the UCSF community to wear their identification badges, and possibly use them for entry into buildings. This simple act, already in place to control the spread of the coronavirus on campus, would help eliminate the need for security personnel to question whether someone belongs in a campus building. A number of employees and students of color have reported being on the receiving end of suspicion, which felt like an example of racial profiling and biased treatment.
Improving Information Sharing
During the task force meetings, Denson and Capt. Eric Partika, both members of the task force, shared detailed information about the police department, including its budget, workforce demographics, annual report and crime statistics. But the task force learned that some incidents involving police and security personnel are not captured in the police department records, suggesting a need to improve data collection and reporting methods.
The call for improved reporting and processing of complaints and concerns also was recommended in the University of California Presidential Task Force on Universitywide Policing report. The UCSF Police Department has completed all of its work and the remaining issues to be addressed in that report are the responsibility of the UC Office of the President.
The task force’s report represents only the initial phase of its work. Chancellor Hawgood and his leadership team will review and approve the recommendations. The task force will next develop an implementation plan.
“This is just the beginning of important multi-racial inter-disciplinary and inter-professional conversations about structural racism,” Denise Davis, MD, professor of medicine, said in an email for this story.
Vargas echoed Davis’s point. “It’s taken the entire history of our institution to get to where we are in this moment, just like it’s taken the entire history of our country to get here,” he said. “Like our country, our institution won’t resolve our challenges quickly or easily.”


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Memorial Sloan Kettering’s bladder cancer disease management team aims to optimize the treatment of all patients with bladder and other urothelial cancers. We offer a coordinated approach to invasive disease that individually evaluates each patient to provide the best therapy and maximize chances of a long-term cure.
While the majority of patients with urothelial carcinoma have non-muscle-invasive disease, 25 percent present with or develop muscle-invasive tumors. For invasive bladder tumors, radical cystectomy involving removal of the bladder and reconstruction of the urinary system remains the treatment of choice in the United States.
However, once invasive, bladder tumor cells can metastasize to lymph nodes around the bladder or to other organs. Once this occurs, cure is difficult to achieve.
Positive Results with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Based on positive phase III trial results using preoperative drugs, the use of chemotherapy around the time of surgery has increased in recent years.
The INT-080 clinical trial, which compared three cycles of MVAC (methotrexate, vinblastine, adriamycin, and cisplatin) followed by radical cystectomy to surgery alone, showed a 25 percent reduction in the risk of death and a 14 percent absolute improvement in five-year survival in the group that received combination treatment. (1) A pathologic complete response (pT0N0) after chemotherapy was more common in the chemotherapy arm (38 percent versus 15 percent), and 85 percent of these patients were alive at five years. (2)
Results from the EORTC-30894 trial, which tested definitive radiotherapy against three cycles of CMV (cisplatin, methotrexate, vinblastine) as neoadjuvant therapy prior to cystectomy, indicated a 16 percent reduction in the risk of death (p = 0.037). This translates to a six percent increase in ten-year survival. (3)
In both studies, the toxicities of chemotherapy did not make surgery more difficult or increase the risk of postoperative complication.Back to top
Trials in Adjuvant Chemotherapy
In contrast to the neoadjuvant approach, adjuvant chemotherapy has not been definitively proven to improve cure rates. Most studies have closed early due to either poor accrual or early recurrence-free improvements that did not translate into overall survival improvements.
Three modern adjuvant studies testing gemcitabine/cisplatin-based regimens and/or MVAC closed early due to poor accrual.
One of the studies, conducted in Italy, enrolled cT2-4a N0-2 bladder cancer patients who received four cycles of gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy or observation after cystectomy. (4) Adjuvant chemotherapy demonstrated no benefit, and only 62 percent of patients were able to complete all the treatment cycles.
Another study (available only in abstract form) evaluating higher-risk patients (pT3-4 and/or node positive) treated with paclitaxel, gemcitabine, and cisplatin (PGC) or observation (5) also closed due to poor accrual, with only 142 of 340 subjects randomized. A marked improvement in survival favoring the chemotherapy arm was observed, leading to a 64 percent reduction in risk of death compared to observation. In this trial, 81 percent of patients received all four cycles of treatment. This small study is the only one to show an overall survival benefit with adjuvant chemotherapy.
Unfortunately, approximately 30 percent of patients who require postoperative chemotherapy experience complications related to surgery that prevent them from receiving treatment in a timely fashion. (6)Back to top
At Memorial Sloan Kettering
Based on the added challenges of completing chemotherapy after major surgery, as well as the known survival advantage of preoperative chemotherapy in bladder cancer, at Memorial Sloan Kettering we recommend neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy for individuals who present with invasive disease and are cisplatin candidates.
Gemcitabine and cisplatin (GC) doublet chemotherapy has been demonstrated to have similar levels of antitumor activity in the metastatic setting as both MVAC and PGC — and with lower toxicity. Retrospective data from 154 patients treated with neoadjuvant GC chemotherapy at our institution show similar rates of pathologic complete response, down-staging to non-muscle invasive cancer, and survival as those treated with MVAC chemotherapy. (7) GC chemotherapy is therefore considered a standard of care in this context as well.
We are currently testing a dose-intensified version of GC that has been shown to be safe and effective in the metastatic setting in a single-arm phase II study. The goal of this trial is to determine whether the proportion of patients with pathologic complete responses is higher than historically seen with standard-intensity regimens.
In addition, we are testing whether the addition of panitumumab (which binds the epidermal growth factor receptor) to gemcitabine and carboplatin in non-cisplatin-eligible patients leads to pathologic responses at cystectomy. EGFR overexpression is very common in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and targeting this pathway may yield additional clinical benefits.Back to top
Approach to Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Whether perioperative chemotherapy provides benefit to patients with upper tract (ureter and renal pelvis) urothelial carcinoma is unknown.
We are also testing GC neoadjuvant chemotherapy on a modified schedule for renal protection in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma to establish whether pathologic response rates to cisplatin-based chemotherapy observed in the bladder trials are also observed when upper tract tumors are treated.
This data will provide the basis for ongoing evaluation of neoadjuvant therapy for upper tract disease in the cooperative group setting.Back to top


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Veteran dub poet Chirikure Chirikure and vocalist mbira player Okay Machisa thrilled scores of people who attended the inaugural show launch of their 11 track album titled ‘Musoro’.
With mbira fusion tracks lauded with social commentary on issues affecting society particularly in the areas of culture and morality, Machena music is a fusion of African traditional rhythms blended from modern and mbira instruments to churn out what can best be described as Afro-contemporary music.
The title track Musoro genesis according to mbira player and lead vocalist Machisa is from his bid to influence behaviour change and to reiterate the role of aunt or uncle in a society.
‘Mhanda’,’Mwana Wokurera’ , ‘Masango’, ‘Hondo’, ‘Nyuchi’, ‘Zvawora’, ‘Shohwari’, ‘Rwizi’, and ‘Chipo’ are some of the tracks that make up the album.
The fusion of the traditional music instruments by a number of renowned artists and dub poet Chirikure keeps fans on the feet.
Certainly Musoro is an album well worth listening to judging by the reaction of fans who recently attended the inaugural show as they had an opportunity to witness first hand Machena belting out track after track with much pomp and fanfare.


Following an aggressive site redesign, ClubCorp recognized the need to measure the volume and nature of calls that were being driven from its website to individual club locations. Since the ClubCorp business model hinges on multiple revenue streams including memberships, weddings, and events, the company wanted to understand the volume of calls being directed to specific departments at each club location.
ClubCorp turned to DialogTech’s call tracking solution to create greater visibility between their website and inbound calls, assigning 750+ unique, local numbers to the various clubs and revenue centers on the company site. In addition to assigning a tracking number for each club’s main contact number, unique numbers were generated for each club’s private event director, membership director and other key stakeholders. To increase the value of the information captured by the call tracking solution, DialogTech provided custom reporting tools that were carefully matched to ClubCorp’s business needs and process requirements.
DialogTech’s call tracking solution has significantly improved ClubCorp’s ability to monitor the calls that are routed to specific clubs and departments by its online marketing investments.
Before implementing DialogTech’s call tracking solution, Club Corp had no way of measuring how many incoming calls were generated from ClubCorp.com. Now, it can track all incoming calls from the main lines, private event directors and membership directors. By improving their visibility to calls and conversions, ClubCorp has become better able to optimize online spend and to direct resources to the organization’s most heavily trafficked business units.
Call tracking continues to play an important role in ClubCorp’s online marketing program, serving up granular information about the interactions between the brand’s online assets and inbound call volumes.
ClubCorp is recognized as a world leader in private clubs. The ClubCorp brand owns or operates more than 150 golf courses, country clubs, private business and sports clubs, and resorts including: Firestone Country Club (Akron), Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Capital Club (Beijing) and Metropolitan Club (Chicago). From a customer perspective, ClubCorp’s focus is on creating exceptional experiences by fostering lasting bonds between members and clubs.