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(Week of August 19, 2013) Americans are certainly reevaluating U.S. relations with Egypt in the wake of the military ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and the government crackdown on protestors supporting his return. In the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, Americans are critical of President Obama’s handling of the situation and are worried that the violence in Egypt will spread to other countries in the Middle East.
During the Arab Spring two years ago, just after the ouster of long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak, Americans were more hopeful about the possibility of a stable democracy developing in Egypt. They were more hopeful about that possibility for Egypt than they were for some other countries in the region. Still, a quarter or more back then felt that Egypt would never become a stable democracy. Today, even more think that. 37% say Egypt will never be a stable democracy, up 11 points since March, 2011.
Just over four in ten Americans, including a majority of those under 30, are still hopeful of Egypt eventually becoming a stable democracy. However, older Americans are far more skeptical about Egypt's future.
The increased skepticism about a democratic Egypt has made the public a bit more willing to tolerate dictatorships, at least for now – and as long as they are friendly to the United States. By 37% to 25%, Americans say the country should support a non-democratic government that is a steady ally of the U.S. over a democratically-elected government, whatever its feeling about the U.S. During the Arab Spring, slightly more wanted the U.S. government to favor democratically-elected regimes.
Back in 2011, 58% believed that Egypt was an ally or was at least friendly to the United States. Just as they believed two years ago, many Americans are concerned that the United States has given too much support to Egypt. Then, 28% thought the United States had given Egypt too much support. Even more, 35%, say that now. Only 6% believe the United States should have given Egypt more support.
Given these concerns and the belief shared by many that the long-term outcome may not be a good one, there is criticism of the President’s handling of the situation. President Obama fares poorly when the public is asked how he has handled things. Two years ago, more approved than disapproved of the way President Obama had responded to the situation in Egypt, but that has since turned around. Now more disapprove than approve.
What may even be worse for the President is that many do not think he has any plan for handling the situation in Egypt. Just 12% say he has a clear plan for U.S. strategy there. Most think he does not. Even those who call themselves Democrats are not sure – more say he does not have a clear plan than think he does.
While Egypt is creating problems for the President, he does at least have one out: nearly half the public say he has little or no responsibility for what is going on in Egypt now. A quarter of Republicans, who usually are happy to criticize this President, agree that he has little blame. 14% of Americans (and 29% of Republicans), however, give President Obama most of the responsibility for the Egyptian crisis.

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Good Times at Rose City Comic ConI was excited to go to the Rose City Comic Con this year! I had one main goal; to meet Ethan Nicolle and get my Axe Cop books signed. To start we got our badges and waited in line to enter. Amazingly, in a plain room with no cordons, the staff aligned everyone waiting in a snake pattern and when the doors opened, everyone continued in a nice, orderly fashion. It’s great when humanity works together. Once inside, we roamed the booths looking for the objective, and after a bit of searching, we found the table labeled Ethan Nicolle. But he wasn’t there yet. So we went and looked around some more. The most fun I had was looking at the cosplay artists. There was some really costumes! Eventually we got back around and Ethan Nicolle was at his table. But while I waited for him to be free I met Keith Tucker, an artist for Pinky and the Brain, one of my favorite childhood cartoons. He was fun to talk to. When Ethan was available I introduced myself, and said talked out the podcast he was on (Nobody’s Listening) back in the day. I got my books signed. I also for a limited edition sketch book and he asked what I wanted as a sketch. I thought about it for a bit and then asked for a Unisquid! Achievement unlocked! It was fun to walk around and see the sights and merchandise, and the beautiful artwork. I got my books signed and a unique sketch. Much fun. I’ll be going next year.
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Julius Nyang'oro, a former chairman of the school's Department of African and Afro-American Studies, is accused of receiving $12,000 for a lecture course while holding no classes.
After an initial hearing Tuesday, attorney Bill Thomas said Nyang'oro would plead not guilty. He says it was an "unfortunate decision" to charge Nyang'oro.
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Hello, I am a 50 yr old woman with mac and alpha one. Had it for four years, and have been taking antibodics for 3 yrs. I also have a prolastin c infusion for alpha one. Last week I started coughing up blood… Just wondering if that is normal for MAI
I have bronchiectasis. My the last two weeks I have been coughing up red blood. Not tingles but quarter size pieces. This has happened a few times before but not on a regular basis. I have a call in to Mayo and am waiting to hear back. Has anyone else has this happen to them?
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Hi @marciefincher, I moved your message and all the replies you got to this previous discussion about coughing up blood to bring everyone together. 🙂
Hi, Marciefincher. I, too, have coughed up blood several times. I went to the ER in January due it being "more than 2 tablespoons". I was told by my pulmonologist to go to ER if more than 2 tablespoons. I was in the hospital 3 days while they monitored me. The hospital was really on top of things. Once I was out and saw my doctors, my pulmonologist told me, ok, we've got a regiment in place now. He told me the next time it's a lot, wait to see if it stops. If it doesn't seem to be stopping, head to the ER and now the hospital knows who I am and what to do. He told me normally, it does stop on it's own, if not, then they have to go in and seal up those pesky capillaries. But if you've never coughed up anything before, I think you should go see your doctor, and like so many of us, get a plan . Don't be afraid. Best wishes, @marciefincher ! Toni
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@winnfincher I get allergies also, coughing brings it on for me to.
Interesting. I guess the allergies tend to irritate the bronchi even more, hence, cough up blood and bring about more coughing. Thanks!
I've also coughed up blood a couple of times. Most recently, just before Christmas. It just seems to bubble up. I hadn't been coughing excessively prior to it happening. Although I know it is a symptom of Bronchiectasis, it's still a scary thing when it happens, and, I still get very nervous! I went to my Dr. the next day just so he can check my lungs and so he's aware of when it happens.
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@marciefincher I've coughed up about 2-3 TBS blood twice over the past 3 years (a combination of red blood and clots). The first time, I went to the ER and that, eventually, led (after about 1 ½ yrs) to the diagnosis of bronchiectasis and MAC. I cough in the mornings, but don’t really have any other symptoms and don’t take any antibiotics. I exercise/walk 2-3 miles daily. I've been investigating whether coughing up blood may actually be a good thing in MAC. In my reading of MAC articles, I found one called "Retrospective study of the predictors of mortality and radiographic deterioration in 782 patients with nodular/brochiectatic MAC lung disease" by Gochi et al. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26246077 ) From the article, very few people seemed to die of MAC-related issues. The women with bloody sputum fared the best. I'm trying to find out why.
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@marciefincher Hi, I coughed up blood before. It was liquid blood mixed with pieces. It came on very suddenly and I had no other symptoms except coughing and excess mucus due to allergies. I went to the ER because the quantity of blood was substantial. They kept me there overnight (I went in the evening) and the blood kept coming out throughout the night, soaking up a number of paper towels. It subsided by early next morning and completely stopped by midday. It sure was terrifying to see huge amount of blood coming out every time I coughed. I was subsequently diagnosed with bronchiectasis and MAC. That was 5+ years ago and it has not returned since. That was the only time it's happened to me so far.
@ling123, Ling!!! So happy to hear from you! How are you??!
Not good at all ! I have a message in to the Jax Pulmonologist at Mayo. I feel like I was run over by a bus. I have a lot of mucus and I am coughing up blood as well. No temperature. My body is sore and achy, I am drained. This started around mid Feb.
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Step #1: A mother-friendly hospital, birth center, or home birth service offers all birthing mothers:
- Unrestricted access to the birth companions of her choice, including fathers, partners, children, family members, and friends;
- Unrestricted access to continuous emotional and physical support from a skilled woman-for example a doula, or labor-support professional;
- Access to professional midwifery care.
In order for mothers to feel satisfied with their birth they need to walk away from a birth feeling emotionally satisfied. That is what they will remember. When her feet were cold, when she was hungry, when someone made a rude comment, who held her hand... reasons why she needed someone. Those are the principles that build a beautiful birth story. If a women is supported in her educated birth choices and allowed the freedom to explore her birth, then fear is replaced with comfort and confidence.
Every mother is different requiring unique and tailored support. Most of today's care revolves around a standard time frame or outcome a birth should have to be "healthy" or satisfying. This cannot be the case with women who are individual in health and needs. Women are different and should be valued as such. There are many women who only want their husband present at their side. Some women want their whole family. More and more women are hiring doulas to stand behind them and encourage their birth. This is a right we have and should be respected. When supportive people can nurture a mother in the way SHE needs to be nurtured her birth becomes empowering to her self.
A birth place should have access to midwives. Midwives are trained to care for a mother and her birth experience, not just her "birth". Midwives offer mothers a priceless abundance of understanding. When a mother is understood... her birth experience with thrive!
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It is an honor to be a part of the community vaadhoo beach maldives as we continue to build this beautiful beachfront community. We have one goal – to make a better place for our families and our community. We want to make this a place where everyone can enjoy visiting, shopping, dining, and playing.
We are so excited about the future of vaadhoo beach maldives. It’s easy to get lost in the details and focus on the things we like to do, but those things are what makes vaadhoo a great place to raise a family. We couldn’t be doing our work better if we tried.
If you’re a maldivian, you can visit vaadhoo beach maldives and enjoy the beach. It’s located right on the coast of Maldives. You can walk from the beach to the center of the city. There’s a small park with a waterfall and a swimming pool. There are also a couple of restaurants and a lot of shops. It’s a great place to visit for those who want to enjoy the outdoors.
Vaadhoo is a beach resort for Maldivians. There are many activities and it is a very relaxing place to visit. You can also enjoy a variety of entertainment at the beach including a couple of water sports. It is also one of the best places to go to for people who want to spend their vacation in paradise.
When you visit the beach of Vaadhoo, you will notice that there is a different vibe compared to the rest of Maldives. The people here are a bit more laid-back and have a more relaxed atmosphere. This is because they have much less stress in life. For example, they don’t work and have lots of free time to relax and enjoy themselves. The beach resort is called Vaadhoo Beach which is a popular tourist destination.
It’s a bit different from any of the other beaches in the Maldives, but this is one of the reasons why we’ve been able to improve our beach-promotion-to-beach-lovers attitude by choosing a beach in Vaadhoo, rather than just a pool-side beach.
Vaadhoo Beach is probably the most famous beach in the Maldives. It is also the most beautiful beach in the Maldives and has a very relaxing atmosphere. This is because the beach resort is called Vaadhoo Beach which is a popular tourist destination.
With all that being said, the resort has a lot to offer, and it is very quiet and serene. It is possible to get away from it all by staying in a villa. We’ve all had those days where you’re on the beach and you just want to get home. You probably don’t want that to happen because a few days later you’ve got a bunch of people screaming at you from the other end of the beach, or maybe you just want to go to sleep.
There are two ways to get out of the villa: you can go on a motorcycle or get on a train. Either way, youll need to be able to change places with your head above the water. It is also possible to go on a train to a resort or a town. By getting in the beach and walking up to the resort youll also get to know the locals so youll know what youre there for.
Theres two other ways to get out. One is to go back into the villa and change into your regular clothes. You can also use the toilet and sink in the bathroom. The second way to get out is to go back into the villa and go to bed. Theres also a way to get back into the villa and change back into your regular clothes, but this way is not recommended. Theres also a way to get out but it takes a lot longer.

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“America is already bankrupt. Our payments on our obligations—our unfunded liabilities—exceed our income as far as the eye can see. No amount of obtainable growth or tax revenue will be enough.” U. S. Senator Tom A. Coburn, M.D.
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Review By W. James Antle III – The Washington Times, May 21, 2012, p. 30
Most politicians prefer platitudes and happy talk. Think “The fundamentals of the economy are strong,” “Prosperity is around the corner” and President Obama’s ill-fated “recovery summer.” Sen. Tom Coburn, a Republican from Oklahoma, is different.
“America is already bankrupt,” he declares bluntly early on in his new book. “Our payments on our obligations — our unfunded liabilities — exceed our income as far as the eye can see,” Mr. Coburn continues. “No amount of obtainable growth or tax revenue will be enough.”
In “The Debt Bomb: A Bold Plan to Stop Washington From Bankrupting America,” Mr. Coburn agrees with Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels that red ink is the country’s new red menace He argues that without a comprehensive agenda to reduce federal spending, the burgeoning debt crisis will hollow the country from within and tank the economy.
To go with his dire diagnosis of the problem, Mr. Coburn presents some solutions. But first he explains his view of how we got here. One problem is ignoring the Constitution: “The problems we face today are the consequences of policies enacted in the 1930s that put Congress in the business of doing things outside of its enumerated powers,” he declares.
What of Mr. Obama’s view of how the national debt got out of control? In a speech last year, the president asserted that everything was just fine with budget surpluses until “the money was spent on trillions of dollars in new tax cuts, while two wars and an expensive prescription drug program were simply added to our nation’s credit card.”
Mr. Obama didn’t exactly clamor for the reversal of any of those policies, except the portion of the tax cuts going to the highest-income earners.
But the implication was clear that it was all George W Bush’s fault Mr Coburn acknowledges that the “compassionate conservative” administration was “[i]n many respects … a fiscal disaster.”
“He refused to rein in excessive spending and failed to veto Republican appropriations bills loaded with earmarks,” Mr. Coburn says of the previous president. “He also made no serious effort to pay for the wars m Iraq and Afghan-istan by cutting spending”
But the senator contends the war spendmg is dwarfed by the long-term unfunded liabilities of Social Security and Medicare and that letting the tax cuts lapse would further damage a fragile economy. Mr. Coburn blasts the Obama administration stimulus as “too big to succeed.” He lambastes the political class and laments what one chapter title describes as the “dying Constitution.” He recalls his own brushes with bridges to nowhere and entitled appropriators. But the meat of the book is Mr. Coburn’s suggestions for “defusing the debt bomb.” He calls for an end to duplicative federal spending, noting the existence of 80 economic development programs, 82 teacher training initiatives and more than 100 surface transportation programs.
Mr. Coburn argues for entitlement reforms that recognize that the programs face “unsustainable demographics and unsustainable benefits.”
He outlines several proposals to curb Medicare spending through consumer-driven competition, including both House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s plan and his own collaboration with Sen. Joe Lieberman.
He calls for a combination of means testing, retirement age increases and formula adjustments to fix Social Security.
In addition to tackling entitlements, Mr. Coburn would repeal and replace Obamacare. He further argues that it is possible to achieve Ronald Reagan’s peace through strength while streamlining the Pentagon budget. “Politicians love to ask for more defense spending,” he writes, “yet the fact is, America’s defenses have been decaying for decades despite increasing budgets.” The senator points out that even though spending has grown, combat forces have decreased: “We are spending more to get less.”
Most of “The Debt Bomb” will be uncontroversial to conservatives. But Mr. Coburn does endorse the basic framework of the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles Commission, a deficit reduction panel on which the senator served, calling for savings along these lines: “$3 trillion from entitlements, $3 trillion from discretionary and other accounts, $1 trillion in defense, $1 trillion in ending some spending in the tax code, and about $1 trillion through avoiding interest costs ”
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NEW YORK: US fund investors stampeded into bonds and world stocks during the latest week, ignoring warning signs about stretched prices, according to the Investment Company Institute (ICI).
During the week, nearly $17 billion poured into equities — the most in any week since June. Bonds took in even more cash — at $19 billion, the most on records that date to 2013, according to the trade group.
The rush of cash into rising markets shows the resiliency of bonds, at least in terms of demand from investors, but also highlights people’s more ambivalent relationship with stocks.
Equities just a week earlier recorded a $21 billion withdrawal.
While they won much of that back during the most recent week, 80 percent of that money moved into products that focus on stocks abroad, not in the United States.
Domestic stock funds attracted just $3.4 billion, ICI said.
“Many investors decided that it made sense to take profits,” Kristina Hooper — Invesco Ltd’s global market strategist — said, referring to the prior week.
“By the next week, it was almost as if investors had done a 180 and were pouring money into equities. The whole time we’ve seen fixed income remain popular.”
Demand for bonds has endured yield spikes over the last two months that pushed long-dated Treasuries’ prices down sharply and led billionaire bond veteran Bill Gross of Janus Henderson Group plc to declare a bear market in bonds.
The two-year Treasury yield is at its highest levels in nearly a decade, breaching the two-percent mark. The 10-year is near 2.6 percent, up from 2.1 percent in September.
Investors responded to that threat by pouring $15.8 billion into taxable bonds — the most in any week since June 2015 — and another $3.2 billion into municipal bonds, the most on records dating to 2013, according to the ICI.
The data covers mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based in the US.
“There may not be a lot of difference between stocks and Treasuries in terms of valuation,” said Hooper. “We want to be very vigilant because there’s vulnerability in stretched valuations.”


I have 1997 SL1 Idle problem that started last night, I was teaching my wife to dive my Saturn wich is a manual, in doing that she made a few really hard stops and killing the motor. Now when I drive it the engine has a high idle, I do know that saturns take a little time to come down in rpm but this is really abnormal. If for example I'm driving down the road in 3rd or 4th gear at 2200 rpm and I either take it out of gear or push the clutch in (with my foot off the gas pedal), the engine will rev to like 3k rpm it raises in rpm and stays there for a like 5-10 secs and then slowly goes down a little, if I'm coming to a stop it will eventuall settle down to the normal 8-900 rpm at idle but it takes it about 20-30 secs, it never used to do this, it usually took a few secs to get to idle but never like this. And it never increased in rpm when pushing the clutch in with my foot off gas. If I have the engine parked and running at idle and I rev the engine up it immediatly goes back down to idle like it should, its only when I start to let the clutch out or in gear and driving that it starts to react this way, the motor wants to rev higher for some reason. ANy help is appreeciated. I checked for engine codes and there are none.
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Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment
Why do drug abusers live in denial?
"Denial is a common characteristic of many people struggling with substance abuse. It involves refusing to accept the reality of their addiction and its damaging consequences. There are several reasons why this denial occurs:
Fear: Admitting a problem means confronting the reality of addiction, including the perceived pain of withdrawal, the work of recovery, and potential stigma. Fear of these challenges can drive a person to deny their problem.
Guilt and Shame: Addiction often brings feelings of guilt and shame. Denial serves as a defense mechanism to avoid these difficult emotions.
Cognitive Impairment: Substance abuse can physically alter brain function, impairing judgment, memory, and self-awareness, making it harder for individuals to recognize or admit they have a problem.
Perception of Normality: If substance use is a daily occurrence, it can seem normal to the person doing it. They may think everyone else is doing the same or that their usage is acceptable or controlled.
Rationalization and Minimization: Individuals with substance use disorders often rationalize their behavior ("I only use on weekends") or minimize the consequences ("I still have my job, so it's not a problem").
Avoidance of Responsibility: Acknowledging the addiction implies a responsibility to change. Denial helps avoid this responsibility.
Can I go cold turkey to stop abusing opioids?
While going "cold turkey," or suddenly stopping the use of opioids, might seem like a fast way to begin recovery, it's generally not recommended due to the severity of withdrawal symptoms and potential health risks.
Opioid withdrawal can be intensely uncomfortable and, in some cases, hazardous. Symptoms can include severe cravings, restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, and involuntary leg movements. In severe cases, withdrawal can lead to serious dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.
Furthermore, abruptly stopping opioid use can significantly increase the risk of relapse. The discomfort of withdrawal symptoms may make it more difficult to stay abstinent, and an individual may be tempted to use again just to relieve these symptoms. If a person relapses and takes the same dose they were previously accustomed to, the risk of overdose is high because the body's tolerance to the substance has decreased.
For these reasons, opioid withdrawal should ideally be managed under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which includes medications like methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), and naltrexone, can be used to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. These medications work by acting on the same brain receptors targeted by opioids, but they do so in a safer manner that helps to manage withdrawal and reduce the risk of relapse.
In addition to MAT, counseling and behavioral therapies are typically part of a comprehensive treatment program for opioid use disorder. These approaches can help individuals develop the skills and strategies needed to maintain recovery in the long term.
Why do people abuse addictive substances?
People may abuse addictive substances for a variety of reasons, often involving a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Here are some common reasons:
Biological Factors: Certain individuals may be genetically predisposed to addiction. This could involve inherited traits that affect the way substances interact with their brain or influence their susceptibility to mental health disorders, which can increase the risk of substance abuse.
Psychological Factors: Many people turn to addictive substances as a way to cope with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Substance use may provide temporary relief from these conditions, though in the long term it often exacerbates them.
Social Factors: Peer pressure, especially among young people, can lead to substance abuse. If an individual is in an environment where drug or alcohol use is common, they may feel compelled to partake in order to fit in.
Environmental Factors: Stressful or traumatic environments can increase the risk of substance abuse. This can include living in poverty, experiencing abuse or neglect, or being exposed to violence.
Curiosity and Experimentation: Particularly among adolescents and young adults, the desire to try new experiences can lead to substance use.
Self-Medication: Some people use substances to self-medicate physical pain. For example, the opioid crisis has been fueled in part by individuals who initially used prescription opioids to manage pain and then developed an addiction.
Escapism: People may use substances to escape their reality, numb emotional pain, or simply to feel good. Addictive substances often provide a temporary sense of euphoria or relaxation, which can be enticing.
Co-occurring Disorders: Individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders are at a significantly higher risk of substance use disorders. This is because these individuals might use substances as a form of self-medication.


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One out of 5 U.S. adults take aspirin on a daily basis. With this in mind, scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) set out to study “aspirin resistance” and discovered that resistance to low-dose aspirin therapy is not all that common. Experts say this calls into question the common practice of using blood and urine screens to test for aspirin resistance.
According to The New York Times, the study was partially funded by aspirin manufacturer Bayer and the results of the study were recently published in the journal Circulation. Aspirin has been used for years for its benefits in the prevention of heart disease. For people who have suffered a heart attack, taking low-dose aspirin can help reduce the possibly of a second heart attack by approximately one fifth.
Previous prevention studies have found that, for patients who have never had a heart attack, taking low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of having a heart attack about the same amount as the risk of causing the person´s stomach to bleed.
“The incidence of true aspirin resistance is vanishingly small, and the idea of testing for it is seriously undermined by this study,” commented Dr. Garret FitzGerald, director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at UPenn, in an article on Philly.com.
In the study, the researchers looked for patients who had a genetic resistance to aspirin. They examined 400 healthy volunteers who considered themselves to be truly resistant to the advantages of using aspirin due to their consistently weak anti-clotting ability. They also looked at two tests that were thought to diagnose a patient´s aspirin resistance. One screening technique was a blood test and another was an FDA-approved urine test that looks for an indirect marker of platelet stickiness.
The scientists did not find “aspirin resistance,” but they did discover people who had “pseudoresistance” based on aspirin´s ability to possibly protect the stomach. As such, neither screening test was supported in the study.
“When we looked for aspirin resistance using the platelet test, it detected it in about one-third of our volunteers,” explained Dr. Tilo Grosser, a research assistant professor of Pharmacology at UPenn, in a prepared statement. “But, when we looked a second time at the incidence of aspirin resistance in the volunteers, the one-third that we measured who was now resistant was mostly different people. Nobody had a stable pattern of resistance that was specific to coated aspirin.”
The team of investigators also decided to compare the result of coated aspirin along with regular uncoated aspirin in a volunteer subgroup. They found that the coating slowed down the absorption compared to the uncoated aspirin, which caused a false view of aspirin resistance for people who were taking the coated aspirin. Coated aspirin is more expensive than the cheap, generic version of uncoated aspirin, but the coated aspirin did not prove to decrease the possibly of serious stomach bleeds as compared to uncoated aspirin.
“These studies question the value of coated, low-dose aspirin,” remarked FitzGerald, an expert on blood clotting, in the statement. “This product adds cost to treatment, without any clear benefit. Indeed, it may lead to the false diagnosis of aspirin resistance and the failure to provide patients with an effective therapy. Our results also call into question the value of using office tests to look for such resistance.”
Others have contested the results of the study.
“Obviously, this study was in healthy volunteers, so it’s a bit difficult to make a direct translation to patients with a stroke or cardiac event,” said Brian Bartolomeo, market development manager for Accumetrics, the company that makes the blood tests.


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\n\nHypothesis:\n\nOne or more novel papillomaviruses cause equine genital SCC and its associated premalignant lesions.\n\nMethods:\n\nDNA was extracted from samples of equine genital SCC and performed rolling circle amplification, in order to identify
closed circular DNA viral genomes within the samples. The amplified DNA was subcloned and sequenced and the DNA sequence compared to that of other papillomavirus genomes. Using PCR primers developed from these genomic DNA sequences, studies were then carried out in order to identify the Citarinostat purchase frequency at which the viral DNA could be identified in equine genital cancer samples from horses in both the UK, Australia and Austria. Finally, in situ hybridisation using specific find protocol probes developed from this DNA sequence were used to confirm the presence of the viral RNA sequences in the neoplastic cells in these lesions.\n\nResults:\n\nThe full length genome of a novel papillomavirus species was characterised from the equine genital SCC tissue and termed Equus caballus papillomavirus-2 (EcPV-2). Viral DNA and RNA was identified in the genital tumour samples, but not in the adjacent histologically normal tissue. EcPV-2 DNA could not be identified in equine ocular or nasal carcinomas or within the scrotal skin or in most smegma samples obtained from tumour-free horses. Sequencing of amplicons,
generated from the archived equine genital tumours, identified variations within E1 and E6 on DNA and predicted protein level.\n\nConclusions:\n\nA novel papillomavirus, EcPV-2, is likely to play a causal role in the pathogenesis of equine genital epithelial tumours.\n\nPotential relevance:\n\nIdentification of a papillomavirus causal for genital carcinomas in horses may lead to development of a vaccine that could be used to prevent this serious disease in horses. This would be analogous to man, where vaccination against oncogenic papillomavirus species is currently being used to help prevent cervical cancer.”
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900 deaths every year in Burkina Faso. In this country, serological screening for hepatitis B and C viruses is only carried out systematically among blood donors. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and genotypes of HCV among blood donors using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR, respectively. Materials and methods. Serum samples were screened for antibodies to HCV using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ARCHITECT-i1000SR-ABBOTT). All the reactive samples for HCV antibodies were re-tested using a second enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Bio-Rad, Marries la Coquette, France) for confirmation. RNA was detected in all the reactive samples for antibodies to HCV. HCV RNA positive samples were genotyped using the HCV Real-TM Genotype kit (Sacace Biotechnologies, Italy). Results.

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Planned obsolescence is a term that we are hearing a lot about in recent years and if you don't quite understand it fully, it all boils down to companies deliberately designing devices that will become obsolete in a shorter amount of time than they could potentially last. This could happen via the initial design or in the case of smartphones, via software updates that bring performance down.
But is this planned obsolescence thing something real or is it a conspiracy theory?
The truth is that nobody except for the top people in the biggest companies in the world know this, so we can only speculate. There are plenty of speculators saying that moves like the death of removable batteries in phones, the lack of microSD card support for expandable storage and software updates that slow down rather than improving the performance of the phone are clear examples of it. Others will argue that those were moves that improved the design of modern phones, while removable cards could sometimes fail.
Whatever it is, we want to hear your thoughts on this: is planned obsolescence real? And what are your arguments that this is indeed happening? Or is it something that's completely made up in your opinion?


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Vacaville planning commissioners provided feedback on proposed improvements to the Markham/Brown neighborhood, which included more safety features on the Rocky Hill Trail, at Tuesday’s meeting.
Planning technician Saul Uribe said a strategic action plan has been developed for the area, which includes an emphasis on improvements to Trower Park, a new building on city-owned property on Brown Street, and improvements to the existing Rocky Hill Trail as well as opportunities for expansion. The City Council has authorized the Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Housing Services departments to apply for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) grants.
If the SPP grant funding is not approved, the council directed staff to pursue funding from other grants, Measure M and/or the Community Block Development Grant.
Uribe said Markham/Brown is the highest-density neighborhood in Vacaville with a larger concentration of apartments and high-density housing than other parts of the city. He also said the median household income is less than $50,000 a year, making it one of the lower-income neighborhoods in the city.
Additionally, Uribe said the residents of Markham/Brown are very engaged in the community and have asked the city for specific improvements.
“Staff believes that with some improvements and some connection improvements between the three sites, that could really benefit this neighborhood,” he said.
Planning technician Maya Amichai went over the specific requests for each site. Staff have conducted surveys on which amenities residents would like to see at Trower Park, and the most popular have included covered group picnic areas, a splash pad, enhanced tot lot with additional play elements, skateboard elements and a flat grass turf area.
Amichai said a master plan is being developed for the Brown Street site, which would include a multipurpose building to house the Housing Services Department as well as community offices and shared meeting spaces. The building would be located next to the William J. Carroll Government Center. The grant, if approved, would fund an outdoor recreation portion of the facility.
“Since it is a new recreation amenity in a low-income area lacking in parks, it’s a good candidate for the SPP grant,” she said.
Amichai said the Rocky Hill Trail is now paved and receives a lot of foot traffic but lacks amenities such as lighting, drainage, shade and trash cans. In 2019, the city worked with University of California, Davis architecture students on a master plan that included those amenities as well as drinking fountains, benches and trail beautification.
The Planning Department considered applying for SPP funding for the Rocky Hill Trail, Amichai said, but since it does not qualify as a new park, she said the city would need to look into alternate funding sources.
Finally, the city is considering paths to connect the three project sites to improve safety.
Commissioner Doug Beaumont felt that dog waste stations should be included along trash cans in the first phase of the Rocky Hill improvements, rather than the last phase as it was in the master plan. Chair Robert Macaulay agreed.
“When I”m walking in the Browns Valley area, I’m more likely to see dog waste along the side of the trail than I am to see a wrapper or anything else,” he said.
Vice Chair Michael Fortney asked about the significance of the name Trower Park and if it was possible to rename it. Uribe said he was unaware of the history behind the name but would ask the Parks and Recreation Department about it.
“It seems like this would fit right into making this the neighborhood park is to allow (the residents) some input into the naming of that park,” Fortney said.
Commissioner Jan Aldrich said she was concerned about the cleanliness of drinking fountains and suggested having a station for people to fill their own beverage containers.
“I’m thinking that perhaps somewhere where you can fill your own water bottles rather than drinking from a drinking fountain would be more appropriate, especially in this day and age,” she said.
Commissioner Alan Johnson asked what other elements were being incorporated to address safety. Uribe said it was a work in progress but lighting on the Rocky Hill Trail was a big part of it.
“The community has been very clear in some of their past comments that one of the main things they would want to see is lighting,” he said.
Commissioner Ralph Lightfoot suggested having signage at the entrance to the trail as well as solar lighting with timers. He also praised the public’s recommendation of a “skate element” for Trower Park, especially given the popularity of the skate park near Three Oaks Community Center.
“Having another skate element on the opposite side of town would be good,” he said.
In a public comment, Santiago Serrato said he liked the ideas being suggested and also recommended asking the city for funding rather than relying solely on grants.
“This is our taxpayers’ money,” he said. “The city has to take some of its fund from whatever department and apply it to some of these parks, not just in our neighborhood but around the city.”
In other business, the commission held discussions on the Downtown Specific Plan as well as reducing the city’s Vehicle Miles Traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.


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LAGUNA WOODS – The United Mutual board of directors has voted unanimously to continue barring one of its own – Director Mike Curtis – from closed session meetings for at least the next three months.
The board has barred Curtis from closed session meetings since February 2009 after he released information regarding PCM – the retirement community’s management company – and an employee incentive plan. Curtis has said the information he presented was not confidential.
The United board released this statement following its decision: “The unanimous decision was made during a closed session meeting of the board by all board members present, and the reasons for this decision are not available to the public.”
Board President Gail McNulty said the board will consider reinstating Curtis three months from now.
Curtis said he received a letter in March from the mutual’s legal counsel telling him the board would vote again on keeping him out of closed session meetings.
Curtis said the letter states the board banned him from closed session based on his willingness to disclose confidential information and his continuing public insults toward fellow board members.
Curtis also was banned last year from the second floor of the Laguna Woods Village Community Center, where PCM offices are located. At the time, PCM told Curtis in a memo from LWV legal affairs manager Cris Robinson that decision was made “in the interest of providing a work atmosphere that is conducive to the efficient flow of business on the second floor.”
“Over the past nine months, there have been multiple incidences where your behavior toward PCM staff has been perceived as threatening and has interfered with individuals’ ability to perform their jobs. This has been particularly true with female PCM staff members. These individuals have expressed that due to your behavior, they feel threatened when in the same physical space with you. As a result… staff has been informed that they are not to interact directly with you.”
Despite the board’s actions, Curtis said Monday he has no intention of changing his behavior.
“I’m going to be doing the same old thing I’ve been doing, which is to be Mike Curtis and to point out what I think is right and wrong,” he said.
CORRECTION Laguna Woods Village legal affairs manager is Cris Robinson. An earlier version of this story contained an error.
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Jacob’s work focuses on altered perceptions of place, culture, and identity built on the assimilation and homogenization of indigenous peoples. This work reexamines varied documentations of Native Americans through printing processes that hold on to stereotypical ideas and how they have affected the culture of the native people. Using bookforms and prints as a symbol of western knowledge and the linear mind, Jacob deploys them as a vehicle to challenge new perceptions of Native Americans


text: My needle work is rusty, it’s been years since I made a stitch by hand, but hopefully you can see the bicycle taking the shape. If you’re not familiar with my work, it is a real wall plaster. The 3D texture is tangible, the fingers love it. I have been thinking about this plaster+embroidery effect since I travelled to Belarus this summer where I saw some of the most beautiful ethnic embroidery work. So, here you go… I’m making the first step towards it. 😊 I hope you like the idea.

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the City of Cincinnati may offer a property tax abatement to a company that is considering building or renovating a commercial facility. The size of an abatement varies between projects and depends upon the taxable value of
the improvements that are made to a property.How does a LEED CRA work?
How does a CRA work?
Suppose an investor enters into an agreement with the City to invest $1 million to renovate a commercial property. In this case, the abatement is for 75% of the new value for a 12-year term.
|Market value of new investment||$1 million|
|Assessed value of investment||$350,000|
|Commercial property tax rate||0.086338791|
|Property tax on new investment||$30,218|
The maximum abatement, net of a payment to the school district, is 75% of the new taxable value. The maximum term on a renovation project is 12 years; for new construction it is 15 years.
- Projects that result in at least $40,000 in investment.
- Projects that result in net, new job creation.
- The investor must demonstrate that the incentive is a major factor in its decision to expand or locate in Cincinnati.
- The City also offers abatements for investors that achieve a minimum of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.
- The project cannot begin prior to the execution of the CRA agreement.
The State of Ohio charges a $750 application fee and an annual fee of one percent
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When Microsoft decided to announce the big Sun Valley update to Windows 10 as “Windows 11”, a new operating system, it took many of us by surprise. Windows 10 may not be a perfect operating system, but it is still a good operating system compared to Windows 8 or even Windows 11.
As part of its efforts to create a modern-looking operating system, Microsoft has recreated the taskbar experience. Windows 11 looks like Windows 10 with some interface tweaks, but the taskbar is one element that has changed dramatically.
If you’ve already upgraded to Windows 11, you probably know that Microsoft has stopped supporting many features. This includes the ability to drag and drop apps to the taskbar or easily create shortcuts of your most used apps by dragging them to the Windows 11 taskbar.
Drag-and-drop support is set to land in preview builds in a few weeks, but won’t come to the public version of Windows 11 until later in 2022.
After the update, you can open files in another app by simply dragging the file to the taskbar, similar to how the feature currently works in Windows 10.
As you can see from the screenshot above, you can also easily pin shortcuts to the taskbar in the next update.
Other than drag and drop, Windows 11 also doesn’t allow you to easily resize the taskbar. This could change with the next big update. Microsoft is working on a new “overflow menu,” which will make it easier to find running apps when you have too many apps open and allow users to easily resize the taskbar.
The concept of the overflow menu is not very clear at this time, but we understand that this change could also bring back support for a resizable taskbar in the future.
The Windows 11 taskbar cannot be adjusted using the Settings app, but users can modify the registry and make the taskbar larger or smaller. While the registry hack works, in some cases it can lead to user interface issues. For example, taskbar buttons such as WiFi or Bluetooth may not line up with the rest of the app icons.
With Sun Valley 2 (version 22H2), it looks like Microsoft will make a new change that will improve the app list overflow experience and address alignment issues with the taskbar, so you can easily resize it.
It’s unclear if the company will add a switch to Settings to make the process much simpler for people who aren’t tech-savvy.
The third big change would be better support for multi-monitor setups. According to the official release notes of the preview builds, you will be able to display the clock and date on the taskbar of other monitors.
Also, Microsoft will be adding a new weather panel to the taskbar and this particular change could be implemented outside of Sun Valley 2.
For the inexperienced, Microsoft plans to release the Sun Valley 2 update in the fall of this year, possibly in October.


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A chapter on air quality is being added to the workbook for the Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices (SWP) as California wine grape growers continue to support social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Joe Browde, IPM program manager for the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), outlined the new chapter to growers and others at a recent Central California Winegrowers gathering in Madera.
The addition will deal with ozone and nonparticulate matter, greenhouse gases, and other issues that impact air quality.
“We want to develop the practices that will show regulators we are able to do a good job in mitigating these issues. This industry is a shining example of what can be done,” he said, adding that demonstration vineyards, workshops, and field evaluations will be presented for growers.
Hopefully, he added, the project also will be valuable in facilitating cost-sharing and incentive programs for conservation practices.
The 13 existing chapters of the 490-page document cover topics including viticulture, management of soil, water and pests, ecosystem management, and energy efficiency.
A special feature is an integrated scientific measurement system to track the industry's progress in adopting the guidelines.
The SWP code's mission is to perpetuate sustainability of the state's vineyards and production of world class wines, while advocating responsible farming with environmental awareness and the best science available.
SWA was formed in 2003 by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and the Wine Institute.
“We try to balance practices that are environmentally sound, economically feasible and socially equitable with what you do in your vineyards,” said Browde. The industry's sustainability lies where the three overlap.
While the three principles provide a general direction for practices, they must be readily translated into everyday operations. That's why the various chapters offer guidance in the development of practices leading to their voluntary implementation by growers.
Participants use it as a voluntary self-assessment tool — not a how-to manual, a set of mandatory rules, or a rating system that can be used to judge individual operations. Individual information is confidential.
Writing of the workbook began in 2001, and it took 18-months to develop the chapters, Browde said. Some 1,250 growers and vintners submitted their practices, and more than 110 workshops have been held.
Once participants submit information on their practices, such as use of predatory mites or raptors, for example, and it is compiled, each receives a copy. “This enables us to capture a snapshot of what the California wine industry is doing,” Browde said.
Practices are displayed by averages for regions and statewide to provide a comparison for growers. In the case of predatory mites and raptors, it can help growers learn how to make those practices pay off in vineyards.
“It's not a perfect tool, but it's a wonderful quantitative system,” he said. “Then we can zero in on sources, learn where the education is needed, work with the experts in Cooperative Extension, and deliver the information where it is needed.”
Funded by grants
The effort is supported by grants, currently including $150,000 for IPM projects from the American Farmland Trust, $60,000 for ecosystem management from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and $475,000 for air and water quality from the Natural Resource Conservation Service.
Browde said his project seeks to collaborate with grower groups and vintners to continue to improve sustainability practices.
Another subject covered at the Madera meeting was hang time, a center of controversy between growers and vintners.
Broadly defined, hang time amounts to leaving the grapes on the vine for a period of time after customary Brix levels are reached, the intention being to allow further ripening to achieve certain more-desirable flavors. Many wineries are specifying harvest at higher Brix levels.
Growers argue the practice is risky, since the grapes are exposed to fungal infections generated by wet weather conditions in the fall. Further, growers say if the fruit is left on the vine too long the sugar-to-acid ratio can become unbalanced.
More importantly, the longer the grapes remain on the vine, the less they weigh when harvested and the less the growers are paid for them.
Growers also point out the optimum Brix levels for different varieties and locations have yet to be determined though research.
Turlock viticulture consultant Stan Grant was engaged by CAWG to review research literature on hang time and extended ripening. He said he could find no published reports directly related to those subjects.
On yield loss, however, Grant said various field observations over many years and several locations show a wide range of reductions in weight of fruit beyond 23 degrees Brix according to location, variety, and weather conditions. “There's a wide range and a lot of factors in it, so it is really hard to say.”
Water loss from desiccated berries, he added, does cause a substantial loss in tonnage.
Grant said many questions for additional research remain, including, in part, the relationship between the degree of over-ripening and fruit weight, environmental conditions during extended ripening, and berry size and water status at ripening.
For the moment, he said, CAWG is supporting local field studies in Central Coast, North Coast, Northern Interior, Sierra foothill, and Southern San Joaquin districts to shed some light on the effects of hang time on yield and on quality of fruit and wines.
Grant offered three essentials for high quality wine grapes, regardless of location: a balance between fruit and foliage, fruit exposure to dappled or intermittent sunlight for development of color, and moderate water stress shortly after fruit set.

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According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Younes has finally responded to the lawsuit brought by a man named Bennett Sipes.
Bennett is suing Bennett, Drake, and Odell Beckham Jr. over an alleged assault that went down at Delilah nightclub on March 24, 2018.
In newly filed documents, Younes denies all allegations of wrongdoing. Younes claims he was using self-defense during the incident. He alleges “his use of force was to prevent a threatened battery, in that a reasonable person would find such force necessary circumstances.”
He argues that he was assisting someone else he thought Bennett was assaulting. Younes accuses Bennett of “twice battered this answering defendant, while heavily intoxicated, before any warnings were even issued.”
Kourtney Kardashian’s boyfriend is asking the court to dismiss all claims against him.
In the lawsuit, Bennett accuses Younes along with members of Drake and Odell’s entourages of beating him assaulting him inside the club. He was at the club to visit his girlfriend, Sommer Ray, who was in the VIP section talking to Drake, OBJ and Younes.
Bennett says when he approached his girlfriend, an argument started between him and the three men. He claims when he went to leave the VIP area, he “witnessed Defendant Drake signaling to his private security a hand gesture of ‘throat slash,’ after he pointed at Plaintiff. Plaintiff understood this to be some type of physical threat towards himself.”
He proceeded to the bathroom but claims Younes and members of Drake and Odell’s entourage proceeded to “push, shove, kick and repeatedly punch Plaintiff in the face and body.”
Drake and Odell have denied all wrongdoing in the case. Drake pointed to the footage saying it showed Kourtney’s ex fighting NOT him. The rapper recently asked the court to move the trial date due to his work commitments.
The case is ongoing.


South Australia to mandate use of Australian steel after local steelmaker axes jobs
25 November 2015
The South Australian Government will mandate the use of Australian standard steel in all future government projects in a bid to arrest the flagging fortunes of local steelmaker Arrium.
Last week the company announced 250 job cuts at its Whyalla steelworks and said it needed to find an extra $40 million in cost savings to continue operating.
Arrium blamed a global glut of cheap steel for putting its Whyalla OneSteel operations under pressure.
The local industry has raised concerns about dodgy welding, rust and poorly built steel structures being imported into Australia.
Announcing the new policy on a tour of the Whyalla steelworks, SA Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis said it would give the local steel industry a competitive advantage against lower quality imports.
"The steel industry is at risk because of the import of cheaper products from countries with lower quality standards and labour costs," he said.
"This State Government will not stand back and allow uncompetitive pressures to crush a strategic industry that has provided decades of jobs and prosperity for South Australians."
Mr Koutsantonis also announced the creation of a Steel Taskforce to be chaired by businessman Bruce Carter.
It will receive $4.3 million funding over the next four years, including $320,000 to establish a third-party audit to ensure State Government projects adhered to the new mandate.
The money will also be spent helping local steel fabricators to meet national compliance requirements.
"Mr Carter and the taskforce will partner with the Office of the Industry Advocate to design initiatives that ensure steelmakers and fabricators can compete fairly for local contracts," Mr Koutsantonis said.
"We have listened to the industry and our hope is that state and federal governments follow South Australia's lead and implement a similar mandate on the use of Australian standard steel."


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Client: Leicester City Football Club
Hoping to maintain a position as one of the Premier League’s top ten sides, Leicester City FC has a new training ground set around a main signature steel-framed building that houses an air-conditioned full-size indoor artificial pitch.
Designed to blend into the surrounding landscape, this spectacular domed structure also houses a media centre including a press conference room, broadcast facilities and hospitality space.
The steel-framed building is set within a gently sloping earth embankment that blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
The dome offers clear spans of 74m, which was achieved by using a series of 13 arched steel trusses, set at approximately 9.3m centres, supporting a box section steel diagrid and a series of intermediate arched rafters set at 4.65m centres.
The arches are approximately 3.6m-deep at mid-span, reducing to 1.9m at the eaves. They are restrained laterally by a steel diagrid on the bottom boom constructed of 300mm x 300mm box sections. The intermediate arches rafters are supported off the diagrid and propped up on circular hollow section struts.
“The main challenge from a steel detailing, design and fabrication point of view was meeting the architectural intent of a seamless diagrid on the bottom booms of the main trusses,” says BHC Drawing Office Manager Stephen Kelly.
“This was achieved via hidden connections and large, single pin connections to join the trusses.”
Steel columns on either side of the hall provide support to the roof structure and sit approximately 2m inside of the stability-giving reinforced concrete retaining walls. This permitted the steelwork to be erected before the concrete retaining walls and made allowances for construction and erection tolerances between the steel trusses and concrete walls.
Once erected, the trusses were tied to the retaining wall structure, and a backfill operation took place to create the slopes on both sides of the building. The arched roof of the indoor structure features an overhang of up to 12.5m deep at each gable with a series of UC section cantilever rafters supporting the overhang.
The site also features a three-storey S-shaped training centre to accommodate the first team and academy squads. The main structure is a steel frame supporting 130mm-thick composite reinforced concrete slabs cast on profiled steel decking.
This structure is also said to respond to the site’s topography, as it incorporates two gentle curves along its 200m length. Constructed on a slope, it has three floors along the southern elevation and two on the northern side.
Other steel-framed buildings onsite include a two-storey sports turf academy and a 499-seat grandstand for a junior pitch.
The judges say, this new indoor training pitch covered with 13 primary arched steel trusses, braced by a striking steel diagrid, showed how using all the structural elements to prop the secondary arches avoided the need for these to also be trusses. The design was changed to a full steel frame saving valuable programme time and resulting in an efficient and economic solution.


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Wilson’s Chad Nicefield and Matt Puhy Play ‘Would You Rather?’
It’s always a good time when Wilson come to town, and when they stopped in New York City while on tour in support of their new album Right to Rise, we had the opportunity to chat with band members Chad Nicefield and Matt Puhy. It was all laughs as they played a fun game of ‘Would You Rather?,' sharing their opinions being late for shows, messing up onstage, musicians they would have lunch with as well as whether they would marry Ozzy Osbourne or Lemmy Kilmister. Check out our game of ‘Would You Rather?’ below with Wilson’s Chad Nicefield and Matt Puhy:
Would you rather be really late for the show or mess up onstage?
Chad Nicefield: F--- up onstage.
Matt Puhy: Late for a show.
CN: For me, messing up onstage only involves the people that are on the stage. Your brothers are bummed out at you but you’re able to fix that up and mistakes happen. Being late for a show, it f---- up everybody, the opening band, the headlining band, the people working at the venue, it’s bigger than just you. Now go sound like an a—hole…
MP: Whatever, f--- everybody else! I don’t give a s--- about you! [Laughs] You know you are your own worst critic and I don’t know it always bums me out when stuff like that happens. When I’ve gone to shows and see stuff like that I feel bad for them. I’d love every show to be as close to perfect as it can be. We’ve been late to shows plenty of times and have still made things work.
CN: That’s not true…well we have been late to shows. Has it been an easy situation? No. Everybody else is cool with it but I definitely know myself, in general, I’m an a—hole when it comes to lateness. I work at a music venue I know how tense it can be and I know what everyone is saying in the room when you show up late to a show. Bands get blacklisted, I don’t book bands, especially opening bands unless they have some traumatic situation – if they’re part of a touring package and they’re late and they cause me to open up doors late and patrons have to stay outside in the rain or my crew had to do something different. You’re an adult you can get there in time just do it.
Would you rather be in the studio or on tour?
MP: S--- that’s not fair. I really like being in the studio. I enjoy the repetition and really delving into every last note and making sure it’s perfect. When you’re touring you get one shot but then there’s the social aspect and being out with fun bands, getting to travel and the great shows we play, you can’t get that feeling anywhere else. That’s an impossible question to answer and that’s as much as you’re going to get out of me.
CN: [Laughs] It’s a catch 22 there because there’s something selfish about wanting to be in the studio, you’re feeding the part of you that you thrive on. Playing a show, you’re part of a bigger wheel that’s grinding and that’s a really cool experience to be a part of. Both of those things even out for me.
Would you rather have a massive bank account or a massive fanbase?
CN: …or a massive penis. I would rather have a massive fanbase.
MP: Definitely fans, we already have in our minds that we’re going to be broke for the rest of our lives anyway so…[Laughs]
Would you rather tour with a band you didn’t respect or tour with a band that didn’t respect you?
CN: I would rather tour with a band that didn’t respect me, it comes down to, if you don’t respect me I still have the ability to do what I need to do. I don’t need your respect. If I’m on the road with someone that I don’t respect it’s going to affect what I’m doing. I’m not going to let the outside influence affect what I’m here to do but I know if I don’t respect someone then I’m wasting my energy.
MP: I’d like to go with option three and go out with a band where there’s mutual respect there. I have to agree with Chad but yeah I like my option better.
Would you rather have lunch with a music icon who is living or dead? (Who would it be and why?)
CN: The obvious one would be Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters but I think I get it, you’re the best dude ever and you’re cool. The Toadies were my absolute first loves and I still love them. [I'd like] to meet [Toadies frontman] Vaden Todd Lewis. I’ve always wanted him to play “Possum Kingdom” at my wedding if I ever got married. I should get this dude to f---in’ agree to this! I don’t know what it is about him but I wouldn’t be able to sing the way I sing and I also think he’d be able to tell me a lot about the music industry can chew you up and spit you out.
MP: Lemmy because we wouldn’t actually go to lunch we’d just go to a f---in’ bar, go to the Rainbow Room and play video poker. Yeah I would like to meet Dave Grohl and/or Taylor Hawkins, fellow drummers and all that stuff. I would like to hear some stories from Lemmy’s past
Would you rather have an accordion for legs or a large round belly that swings to the beat of music?
MP: Accordion for legs bigtime! Why not?
CN: I go with accordion for legs as well plus I can at least see my d--- still. In fact I’d probably be able to get a lot closer to it. [Laughs] The options are endless!
Would you rather marry Ozzy or Lemmy?
MP: You already know, I’m going to go with Lemmy.
CN: I’m going to go with Ozzy because I think the sex would be a little crazier, I just feel with Ozzy he might…no they’re both not getting’ boners anymore. I don’t know.
MP: I would honestly hope and believe that Lemmy is still bangin’ it out.
CN: I mean I grew up listening to Black Sabbath so I had a love affair with Black Sabbath before I had a love affair with Motorhead because of my dad. I would definitely marry Ozzy. Plus he would be would be really complacent and easy, look at Sharon, I could just run game on him all day long,
MP: I feel like Lemmy would appreciate me more. There’s just something about him. He parties hard.
Our thanks to and Chad Nicefield and Matt Puhy of Wilson for the interview. Order their new album 'Right to Rise' via iTunes.
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The present study was designed to investigate acute toxicity of dimethoate on juvenile Cyprinus carpio var. communis. Fishes weighing 10 ± 2 gms were selected and mortality data was statistically evaluated by Finney's Probit Method. The 96-hour LC50 value for Cyprinus carpio was found as 1.1 ppm in static bioassay system. Mean values of physicochemical parameters of aquarium waters determined during bioassay depicted slight variation indicating that the mortality in aquarium fishes occurred due to pesticide exposure and not suffocation. Lab. temperature ranged from 12 to 13°C; water temperature ranged from 11 to 12°C; dissolved oxygen ranged from 3.90 to 4.56 mg/L; pH ranged from 6.90 to 7.05; total dissolved solids ranged from 2.66 to 3.0 × 103 mg/L, while CO2 remained at a constant value of 2.0 mg/L. The fishes elicited various behavioural responses such as uncoordinated movements, convulsions, excessive mucus secretion, and imbalanced swimming which ended in a collapse to the bottom of the aquarium. Prior to death, the clinical signs like scale erosion, pale body colour, and hemorrhagic patches over the body were noticed which became more vivid up to the termination of experiments. Results of the study indicate potential toxicity of dimethoate in fingerlings of common carp for which the natural waterbodies must be continuously monitored to reduce its impact across food chains.
Qayoom, I., Shah, F. A., Mukhtar, M., Balkhi, M. H., Bhat, F. A., & Bhat, B. A. (2016). Dimethoate Induced Behavioural Changes in Juveniles of Cyprinus carpio var. communis under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir, India. Scientific World Journal, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4726126


Murder Trial Gets Under Way
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RALEIGH — Opening statements began Monday morning in a murder trial for a crime that occurred 18 months ago.
Leroy and Cindy Mann are accused of robbing Janet Noble Houser, then throwing her off the Falls Lake Bridge in northern Wake County.
Convictions could mean the death penalty.


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CALIFORNIA ADOPTS STRICTEST METHANE RULE IN THE NATION
California officials on Thursday night March 23rd passed what is considered the nation’s strictest rule aimed at curbing emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the measure on a unanimous vote at a meeting in Riverside.
TRUMP REPEAL OF CLIMATE RULES MEANS U.S. PARIS TARGET NOW OUT OF REACH
Whether the U.S. meets its emissions-reduction commitments under the Paris climate accord is pivotal to the success of the global agreement, but the Trump administration's policies have all but ensured the U.S. will fall far short. One recent analysis says the country will miss its target by more than 1 billion metric tons.
STATE DEPARTMENT APPROVES KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE
Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon on Friday signed a presidential permit for the controversial project ahead of a Monday deadline for evaluating it. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the former CEO of Exxon Mobil, had recused himself from the process. The president is expected to make an announcement on the decision later Friday morning.
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During World War II, war photography was far less common than photojournalism today. Nonetheless, for the sake of both propaganda and documentation, there were photographs taken that give today's viewers an immediate sense of the war effort in America.
'Railroad Women' is a war photography series that was captured by Office of War Information photographer Jack Delano in April, 1943. The women in the series were actual workers for the Chicago & North Western Railroad roundhouse in Clinton, Iowa. Though perhaps initially designed as part of the propaganda effort, the series seems more firmly grounded in the realities of war and work; far from glamorous, the women are tough, strong, and serious.
Modern viewers can draw a parallel between the railroad women in this series and the difficulties that face women in today's workplace.

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Monday, November 16, 2015
Today's Kindle Freebies: November 16, 2015
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TODAY'S FREE BOOKS
Blood Family: Bad Boy Paranormal Romantic Suspense by Charlotte Raine: Liam Westfield has spent most of his vampire life trying to avoid his father’s biker gang. When his father is killed, Liam must take over the Blood Lust Brothers and find out who killed is father. His brother, conspires to overtake the gang while his fathers killer looks to strike again.
Fever by Melissa Pearl: When Ella starts at her new college in Chicago, she never expects her morning shower song to be interrupted by a luscious male voice from over the wall. Her solo is turned into a duet that has her questioning everything about her current life and relationship.
Murder in the South of France by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: When her sister dies, copywriter Maggie Newberry flies to the south of France to find the little niece no family member knew to be alive. With some luck she meets handsome sexy Frenchman Laurent Dernier, a man willing to aid her in the search. But her sister’s murderer is still on the loose and looking for another victim…
Where Wolves Talk by D. L. Lewis: Pass through a mysterious door and enter a world filled with animals, monsters, magic, peril, and adventure. Don’t be fooled by the cute cat: this is not a children’s book; it’s a multilayered, thought-provoking fantasy.
Crystal Magic by Madeline Freeman: When tragedy forces Kristyl to move in with her aunt Jodi, she tries to have a fresh start. But a girl at school wants to prove Kristyl is a witch. When illness threatens Jodi’s life, Kristyl is willing to do whatever it takes to cure her. Witches could save her, but is dealing in magic worth the risk?
Deadly Straits by R.E. McDermott: Meet Tom Dugan, part-time spook turned CIA scapegoat. Wrongly accused of terrorism and forced to betray his best friend, things look bleak for Dugan — until he turns the tables.
Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame: Lucy London is a socially awkward genius who must learn about passion and experience emotions to avoid losing her grant. Jensen Walker is her neighbor and the one person she finds remotely attractive. When Lucy and Jensen start making chemistry of their own, she must decide between logging her passions or submitting to them?
Seduce Me If You Dare: Alpha Billionaire Romance by L.N. Pearl: Hot billionaires usually don’t love. They have sex, then its on to the next. And that’s what sexy Asher has been doing all his life. However, a life changing accident brings him to look for the perfect wife. The problem is, he just slept with his matchmaker and he’s falling for her. But Lila has been hurt before and she has one rule: she’ll never get married. Ever.
Hot Kisses: 10 Sexy, Steamy, and Sensual Romances by Alice Ward (Multy Author Box Set): A collection of stand alone stories and series starters with those sexy men and sassy leads you love to read. This page turning collection is sure to have your heart racing, at the very least…
Tsura: A World War II Romance by Heather Anastasiu: WWII Romania: Young gypsy Tsura must part with her lover, Andrei, to wed the grandson of the man whose hidden them in his basement. Can she find love with the man she has so unexpectedly been married to?
Christmas in the Park by Laura Lockington: Sarah is set on beginning her own business. Right away she begins selling treats from the local coffee shop. That’s how she meets David, the owner. With her free time, she decides its also time for a puppy. But, without training know-how, she relies on Nick to help her with her new pet. She already has too much on her plate, and so many choices left to make.
Grumpy Old Wizards by John O’Riley: Fifty years after the Disaster changed the world as she knew it, Josephine lives in a society where magic is commonplace — but her advanced skills are especially rare. When a shadowy figure leaves a brutal crime scene in his wake, Josephine must catch the culprit before his powers surpass her own.
Forager (Forager – A Dystopian Trilogy Book 1) by Peter R Stone: The drudgery of Ethan’s life is shattered when he rescues a mysterious Japanese girl from Skel savages while foraging in the post-apocalyptic ruins of 2122AD Melbourne. When he takes the girl back to Newhome, she bend’s the town’s strict laws in her attempts to get to know him.


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Nameless is a top celebrity who is celebrated in Kenya today. People love him as much as they love his music. The guy has stayed relevant maintaining his thousands of fans who can’t get enough of him.
He is doing well in the entertainment industry and has managed to make time for his family. However, Nameless once pissed off his friend Mr Lenny after he stole something from him.
This is what happened. Mr Lenny who went away from doing music recently came back with the Randaranda song which he did with Visita.
However, people know him from his hit song Leo from back in the day. Lenny started music through a friend called Kiama and formed a group together. While hustling, the two boys called themselves Nameless (they are the original owners of the name).
They finally got a chance for an interview on Capital FM. before they could release their first song. While on the interview, the radio station asked upcoming artistes to compete.
David Mathenge won the competition but he did not have a stage name. So he told the host that he was nameless, and that’s how the name stuck. Lenny and his friend now became nameless since their stage name had been taken. Later, the two buried the hatchet and became best of friends.


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TNT Farming Solutions’, TNT Hi-Energy Fish stimulates the soil’s ecosystem with micro and macro organisms that plants thrive on.
Since 2005, our 100% salmon formula has been helping hobby and commercial growers yield larger crops and become environmentally friendly and sustainable. The use of HEF (High Energy Fish) organic soil amendments will help cut back on the need for chemicals over time, rebuilding and rejuvenating your soil. The high VFA content creates lightning-like energy that will likely enhance the delivery of nutrients creating larger root balls and plants, as well as superior biofilm development. All of these have the potential to assist in drought resistance, yield increases, and healthier crops.
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When a small amount of HEF is included with soil or plant additives, the utilization efficiency increases which can eventually result in in-furrow or foliar additive reductions while maintaining increased yields and crop quality.
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The liquefied bones of the fish provide a rich source of calcium to the plant and are readily available without overwhelming the soil and compromising soil chemistry. HEF 2-3-0 and 2-0-0 contain a specific source of calcium that is naturally, precisely bound to phosphorous in such a way that the soil organisms and plants have complete access to both the calcium and phosphorus.
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By processing the whole fish, the oil content of the fish is made available for plant uptake through the fermentation process. That process reduces the raw fish oils to fatty acids which are readily usable energy essential for healthy growth. Available forms of fatty acids include propionic acid, butyric acid, lactic acid, and acetic acid. These fatty acids are used as energy: to stimulate hormone production, by bacteria in the soil to stimulate root growth, to stimulation more fruit and grain in crops, and in the production of soil antibiotics and for cellular respiration.