The government declared yesterday that the country’s debt-ridden economy was on the road to recovery following Thursday’s approval in Parliament of radical pension and labor reforms despite protests by thousands of workers who staged the sixth general strike this year. «This extricates us from a dead end and from the risk we faced of being unable to pay out pensions in the coming years,» government spokesman Giorgos Petalotis told Skai’s «Proti Grammi» program in the morning. Despite concerns earlier in the week that several deputies from ruling PASOK would vote against specific articles of the draft bill, the voting progressed without hiccups. The plan was approved in principle late on Wednesday after Prime Minister George Papandreou reportedly appealed to Socialist deputies to show solidarity. The bill’s individual provisions were approved on Thursday as workers protested outside Parliament. Late Thursday night the entire package was approved by a vote of 157 in favor and 134 against. Another three MPs abstained and six were absent. Labor and Social Insurance Minister Andreas Loverdos had revised some of the provisions in the original bill to overcome objections by several PASOK deputies. Protest rallies against the reforms, organized by the country’s two main labor unions on Thursday, drew around 12,000 people – a small turnout compared to previous demonstrations. The strike paralyzed public services and transport as thousands walked off their jobs to protest the reforms, which cut pension payments and raise retirement ages. There was only one report of violence, which involved a 29-year-old protester who was attacked by youths that mistook him for an undercover officer, police said. Tensions escalated briefly outside Parliament in the early afternoon when a group of masked youths squared up against riot police officers but the former quickly retreated. Despite Thursday’s muted response to unionists’ rallying calls, civil servants’ union ADEDY yesterday called a fresh strike for next Thursday, starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until the end of the working day, to protest additional legislative provisions affecting the pensions of civil servants, due to be voted on in Parliament then. The pension and labor reforms are part of a bundle of austerity measures the government has pledged to push through in exchange for a 110-billion-euro rescue package from its European Union partners and the International Monetary Fund.


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On Thursdays Morning Joe on MSNBC, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) had an interview abruptly ended by co-host Mika Brzezinski when he declined to answer a question about how he thought Muslims in his state felt about America. The questioned asked by co-host Joe Scarborough, in reference a statement Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump made on CNN a night earlier claiming he thought Islam hated us and was at war with the West.
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“MSNBCs Brzezinski Cuts Off Interview With FL Gov Scott for Not Answering Question About Muslims Hating America”
FWIW, Scott’s been discussed as a possible VP candidate. Not sure I know why, but he’s done good things for us here in FL, IMO.
Stupid question. He can’t speak for them. There is no answer....That’s why he cut away...Idiot
“Stupid Question” is Mika’s Middle name(s)
I agree with what you said.
I would be surprised if he was on trump’s ticket. Some say he is eyeing Nelson’s seat in 2018.
On the same show Mika said Hillary’s “honesty negatives” were an issue fabricated by the Republicans. Mika’s problem is she’s nice enough, but she’s just not very bright.
Scarborough keeps misquoting Trump, he didn’t say “all Muslims hate America,” he said “Islam hates us (America).” A lot of people have concluded that there are fundamental inconsistencies between “Islam”, i.e. Sharia law, and “America”, i.e. our Constitution and way of life. That can be an absolute fact without it also being true that every single last Muslim actually hates America.
That was one cranky television show today from start to finish. Generally it’s been good since can’t watch Fox anymore. But today, the whole group needed to just go back to bed.
That made me crazy too. If some of these self appointed experts would read the Koran, it would be painfully obvious that Islam does indeed hate all infidels & the Koran mandates their killing.
Also, her facial tics, sighs, grimaces, gesticulations, etc., point to possible Tourette's Syndrome.
I always saw Mika as a light weight. If it wasnt for her father she would not be hosting a program. Fact is there is a muslim problem throughout the world and we have to study it to find out the root causes. In the mean time we must be careful about who we bring into to this country and not endanger the American people. Joe and Mika should discuss this issue between themselves and not rely on a politician to answer and then attempt to embarrass them by cuting them off. Joe and Mika have no class.
The only thing she needs are tampon earrings!
I can think of the why not. Three letters: HCA.
“Fact is there is a muslim problem throughout the world and we have to study it to find out the root causes..”
We know the “root cause.” It’s Islam.
She is a “Brez-nazi” her family stock is all about empowering anyone who hates the Jews and western civilization, just ask her Iran (Named after Arayan) enabling Papa....
Mika Brzezinski is your typical egotistical, self-important, so-called “tv journalist”. Her disrespect for Florida’s governor merits a good punch in the teeth.
Mika’s problem is that her father has been a longtime, hardworking stooge for the muslims
and she is placed where she is to do more of the same.
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SOUTH BEND -- There's a new pool of aid in St. Joseph County for people age 60 and older who face trouble paying their winter heating bills. And unlike a few aid programs, the recipients don't have to wait until they receive a warning that they're about to lose their utility because their payment is late. Pat Hancock, who is screening people for the new aid, said she has known seniors to sacrifice food and medications to pay their utilities -- and to avoid even receiving the shut-off warning. The new help is available now at the nonprofit Family & Children's Center Counseling and Development Services. Hancock is director of financial assistance there. This is the same agency that distributes Winter Warmth aid from Northern Indiana Public Service Co. The aid will fill in the gaps that other programs cannot, she said. A total of $50,000 is being provided via a grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. And that grant originates from the Foundation's Robert P. and Clara I. Milton Fund, which focuses on issues of senior housing. The foundation has been monitoring the local utility aid programs since Hurricane Katrina sent fuel prices into an upward spiral, said Chris Nanni, the foundation's vice president of programs. "We realize this grant does not address the underlying cause of the issue," Nanni said. "We realize the scope of it." But he does hope it reaches "vulnerable" seniors who may forgo the help they need. "They'll cut their budget in other ways but not the utilities," Ingrid Simmons said of some needy seniors. "They'll not eat really well, or they won't take medications." She coordinates the separate Energy Assistance Program, which uses state and federal dollars at REAL Services and which doesn't require that recipients have a shut-off notice. Simmons welcomes the new aid because it covers seniors whose income is up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, while her program goes up to only 150 percent of that level. "Because the utility bills are so high, we cannot cover the need out there," she added. The Energy Assistance Program can give only a one-time, limited amount of aid, which is determined by state guidelines.


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This smartphone manufacturer is already a huge group: it is Nio, a Chinese manufacturer of electric cars. They have just announced a high-end smartphone with a physical action button capable of controlling your electric car.
The convergence between automotive and mobile technologies took a new step today with the announcement of the first smartphone from Nio, one of the best-known electric car brands in China. Dubbed the Nio Phone, this smartphone is not just another high-end Android smartphone; it marks a considerable step forward in the integration of electric vehicles and personal mobility.
Technical characteristics: more than just a smartphone
The Nio Phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology and not one, but three cameras of 50 megapixels each. The telephoto lens is announced at 2.8x. This last point brings the Nio Phone closer to competitors such as the Oppo Find X6 in terms of camera features. The smartphone also comes with a robust 5,200 mAh battery, 12-16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. The screen is 6.81 inches diagonal, 2K definition, 120 Hz with a curved profile.
For fans of fast charging, the Nio Phone doesn’t disappoint either. It supports 66 watts of wired charging and 50 watts of wireless charging, ensuring you’ll never be far from a fast charge whether you’re at home or in your car.
What really sets the Nio Phone apart is its dedicated button allowing you to control your Nio electric vehicle with no less than 30 different functions. Not only can you start your car, but you can also manage the battery charge, adjust internal settings, and even locate your vehicle in a crowded parking lot. It’s an unprecedented integration that paves the way for a completely integrated user experience, making the smartphone a natural extension of your electric car. However, note that the new iPhone 15 Pro will be able to do the same thanks to the action button associated with shortcuts.
The model Performance would cost around 845 euros, the Flagship around 897 euros and theEPedition swould be around 975 euros. For the moment, Nio intends to market its smartphone only to Nio customers.
Who is Nio?
For those unfamiliar with the brand, Nio is one of the best-known electric vehicle makers in China, and it’s rapidly expanding internationally. It was founded in 2014 and quickly gained notoriety thanks to its high-end electric car models and innovative technologies, particularly in the areas of battery life and autonomous driving. Nio also announced its intention to arrive in Europe.

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By Sangmi Cha
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea kicked off a special two-week coronavirus prevention period on Thursday after the country's daily infection tallies mounted ahead of highly competitive annual college entrance exams.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 343 new coronavirus cases by Wednesday midnight, bringing the country's total infections to 29,654, with 498 deaths.
The daily tally has topped 200 for five consecutive days and surpassed 300 on Wednesday for the first time since August after a large outbreak at a church political rally.
Rising case numbers have fuelled worries among students and parents ahead of the annual college entrance exam, which plays a decisive role in education and career prospects.
Almost 500,000 high school seniors will sit for this year's exam on Dec. 3, the education ministry told Reuters.
The ministry called on all high schools nationwide to return to online classes a week prior to the exam and said it will temporarily disclose names of any cram schools and study cafes that experience infections during the period.
There are no reported cases of high school seniors with COVID-19 in the capital Seoul, and 153 of the total 230 high schools in the city are already holding online classes ahead of the exam, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education told Reuters.
The ministry has secured 120 hospital beds in 29 medical facilities for students with COVID-19 ahead of exam day.
For students in quarantine, including those who had contacted COVID-19 patients, the ministry has secured at least 113 test centres and 754 individual test rooms, enough to accommodate 3,800.
The ministry said it will not disclose the exact number of high school seniors with coronavirus to prevent fear among the test-takers.
Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said South Korea stands at a critical crossroads of another massive outbreak.
"We should pull together in prevention measures to help our kids focus on the college entrance exam in a safe environment," Park told a meeting.
Starting Thursday, public gatherings of 100 people or more will be banned, religious services and sporting events will be limited to 30% of capacity, and high-risk facilities including clubs and karaoke bars must widen distance among guests.
(Reporting by Sangmi Cha; Editing by Lincoln Feast and Barbara Lewis.)


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(UPDATE: June 2 @ 2:00 pm) City Park has been a popular place for a stroll for well over a century, and now its getting an upgrade.
Crews and equipment were busy tearing up sections of the existing pathway, Thursday, and pouring a new wider path in it's place.
When the project was announced it came with a $2.1-million price tag.
The brick pathway that winds between Hot and Cold Sands Beach is giving way to a new concrete promenade.
There are plans to eventually include what the city has described as a Pier and Gathering circle where the path turns the corner.
New lighting and furniture will be also added.
Another key part of the project is shoreline stabilization work to help mitigate the perennial problem of beach erosion.
The last time the park saw a major improvement was when the new washrooms were built by Cold Sands Beach in 2010.
(Original story: Feb 1, 2021)
People love Kelowna's City Park, but it's been a while since it's been shown much love, so that's about to change.
"It's 115 years old," points out Andrew Gibbs, the senior planner at the city. "Like all things that are old, and that are still used, we need to refurbish them and keep them updated."
The brick paving stones that comprise the current walkway are increasingly difficult to maintain. They tend to buckle and bend the path as the root systems from nearby trees push from below, so that's one of the first orders of business.
The idea is to take that out," said Gibbs, "and build a new path, wider and smoother. We'll build it out of concrete and it'll last a lot longer. And it will be more accessible and we'll find a new route for that through the park."
That means the pathway will take people further away from the water, in places, as they make their way along. "Parts is going to fall to the existing alignment, and other areas it's going to come back in a little bit in from the waterfront," he acknowledged.
Gibbs said the long-term vision for the park is not just to move people through, but to give them a reason to stay. So the city has plans for the point where hot sands beach ends and cold sands beach begins.
"At that point," he said, "there's an opportunity to have a type of pier or overlook structure built on piles over the water so people can get over the water and get a great view of the lake."
Another part of the project is protecting the beach itself, which is always fighting a battle with erosion. "We'll be using rocks and logs and plantings," said Gibbs. "To stabilize the shoreline and keep that erosion or slow it down and help it to encourage sand accumulation rather than sand just being stripped away."
Construction is expected to begin after Labour Day on the pathways and anti-erosion efforts, but work on the envisioned pier will come later.
That work will require grant funding and permit approvals, so it's not expected to start until 2022 or 2023. But Gibbs said it will be worth the wait.
"We're really looking forward to it," he said. "It will be a great addition to the park for sure."
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The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has approached chief justice of Bombay High Court (HC), requesting him to take cognisance of the alleged scam in pothole-filling work by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The party has urged chief justice Mohit Shah to take note of the alleged fraud worth Rs25 crore in the pothole repair work carried out by civic contractors during monsoon.
The HC had in July taken suo moto cognizance of the pathetic condition of roads and instructed the BMC to improve them. The corporation had assured the court it would take adequate measures to repair roads.
The Raj Thackeray-led party has now claimed there were discrepancies in the treatment of around 3,000 potholes, sizes of which were fudged by contractors to prepare escalated bills.
The BMC categorises sizes of potholes as R1 (1-20mm in size), R2 (20mm-40mm), R3 (40mm-60mm) and R4 (60mm and above).
Rates for filling pits are dependent of size of the potholes treated. The BMC spends around Rs1,800 to treat a ‘R1’ category pothole while filling a ‘R4’ crater costs around Rs2,300.
“According to the pothole-tracking system used by the BMC, the municipal engineers are supposed to specify the exact sizes of the craters to be filled. But they didn’t. And contractors were overpaid,” said Sandeep Deshpande, MNS’s group leader.
Deshpande said now it is up to the HC to either take suo moto cognisance of the matter or relate the same to the July case. “We are waiting for HC’s response. If it doesn’t take notice of the matter, we may file a separate case to expose the official-contractor nexus,” he said.


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Clove is a pungent warm spice with an intense flavor and aroma. On the tongue, you’ll detect sweetness, bitterness, and drying the mouth, with a noticeable amount of heat. Similar warm spices include nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice.
Cloves are renowned spice for their uniquely warm, sweet taste to the dishes. Its distinct sweet and spicy aroma lends dishes and pastries a unique flavor. Cloves are the immature unopened flower buds of a tropical tree. When fresh, they are pink, dried, they turn to a rust-brown colour. They resemble small nails, with a tapered stem. The large end of the clove is the four-pointed flower bud. Whole Clove is the best to buy than the powdered, flavor quickly deteriorates. Often used to enhance the flavour of meats, curries, biriyani, sweets etc.
Whole or ground cloves are used to flavor sauces, soups and rice dishes, notably a number of traditional Indian dishes, and it’s one of the components of garam masala. We have to remove the whole cloves either before serving or picked out of the dish; Even when cooked, whole cloves have a very hard, woody texture that would be unpleasant to bite into. We can often pair cloves with cinnamon or nutmeg, but in general, it’s a good idea to use cloves sparingly.
Clove plant description and cultivation
A Clove tree reaching heights of up to 14m (45 ft.). Small crimson flowers grow in triple clusters at the ends of branches. The fruit is a purple drupe. Cloves grow in the tropics and best near the sea. Rainfall must be at least sixty inches per year and a dry season is needed for harvesting and curing. The clove clusters are picked by hand before the buds open and dried on palm mats.
We have to store cloves in an airtight container, preferably in a cool and dark place. Whole cloves will retain their potency longer than ground cloves, remaining fresh for about 24 months compared with three months for ground cloves.
Cloves are best bought whole. As a powder flavour quickly deteriorates. Being extremely hard, it is difficult to grind cloves with a mortar and pestle so an electric grinder such as a coffee grinder is recommended. Store in an airtight container out of direct light.
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The bold exterior and the new masculine stance set the Second-Generation Creta apart from the other SUV on the road. On the other hand, the Jeep Compass is a perfect blend of athletic styling and sweeping curves. Take a look at this article to see how we pit two fiercely competing SUV's, the Jeep Compass against its rival in the next-gen avatar, the Hyundai Creta.
2020 Hyundai Creta vs Jeep Compass: Price in India
2020 Hyundai Creta vs Jeep Compass: Engine Specifications
The 2020 New-Gen Hyundai Creta is offered with three BS6 compliant engine options, borrowed from the Kia Seltos. The petrol variants are powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5 litre MPi engine which delivers 115 bhp power and 144 Nm torque. It is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, while a CVT gearbox is offered as optional. The diesel variants source power from a 1.5 litre turbocharged U2 CRDi engine which belts out 115 bhp power and 250 Nm peak torque. It can be availed with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. There is also the high-performance 1.4 litre Kappa T-GDi engine that churns out 140 bhp of power output with 242 Nm torque and comes mated to a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.
While the Jeep Compass is powered by a BS6 compliant 2.0-litre Multijet II diesel engine that churns out 173 bhp power and 350 Nm torque mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.
2020 Hyundai Creta vs Jeep Compass: Exterior Updates
The All-New Creta SUV adorns Hyundai's next-generation 'Sensuous Sportiness' design language. On the exterior front, it features trio beam LED headlamps along with crescent glow LED DRLs, giving it a futuristic look. The signature cascading grille imparts a more premium and bold look to the SUV. Other highlighted features include new fog lamps and bumper design. Riding on newly-designed dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, the rear end boasts of restyled LED tail-lamp cluster.
In the case of the Jeep Compass, it features dazzling headlamps along with distinctive LED DRLs. The headlamps combine perfectly with the signature seven-slot grille, offering a look that effortlessly stands out. The SUV gets the 17-inch alloy wheels.
2020 Hyundai Creta vs Jeep Compass: Interior Updates
2020 Hyundai Creta offers a plethora of interior features. The cabin is finished in a plush dual-tone black and greige leatherette upholstery. It features D-cut steering wheel, blue ambient lighting, 2 step rear seat reclining, in-built air purifier, 17.78cm digital instrument cluster, and a 26.03cm HD infotainment system with BlueLink, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. The BlueLink tech offers 50+ connectivity features while coming with a 3 years complimentary subscription (available on top-end only) and a warranty package that can be extended for up to five years of coverage.
The ski-grey interiors of the Jeep Compass give it a premium appeal. Other highlighted features include an 8.4-inch UConnect touchscreen infotainment system integrated with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, customizable 8.89 cm graphic information cluster, six speakers, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Eliminate headlight glare in the rear view mirror with the Electrochromic Auto-Dimming interior rear view mirror. The SUV is also equipped with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat along with a 4-way power lumbar system, setting a new benchmark in comfort.
2020 Hyundai Creta vs Jeep Compass: Safety features
The All-New Generation Hyundai Creta boasts of a strong body structure with AHSS thus ensuring a secure drive for you and your family. It also offers VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), Hill Assist Control, rear parking camera, rear disc brakes, burglar alarm, emergency stop signal, and seat belt pre-tensioner with load limiter.
In the case of Jeep Compass, its safety above all. Apart from a strong body structure, the SUV comes equipped with advanced chassis control including Four-channel Anti-lock Brakes, full-function Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, Panic Brake Assist, Hydraulic Boost Failure Compensation, and Electronic Roll Mitigation.
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Scientists have suggested that, with a little willpower, it takes roughly 30 days for a person to form a new habit. This really interested me, since I love trying new things, and I love challenges. I also believe it is very important to constantly develop your person. So, this is why I have chosen to take on 12 different challenges this year. Each month, I will commit to a new challenge which I will do for 30 days straight. Each week I will post my progress.
This year has been one of the best years of my life. Why? It’s because I spent half of it traveling the world. This year, I went through a transformation that I could have never anticipated. Although I have done a lot of world exploration in the years previous, 2011 and some of 2010 was the longest I have hopscotched the globe and expanded my mind on an entire new level.
The internet is a crazy place and if you aren’t careful, you can definetly get lost in cyber space. It takes time to find websites that you can rely on to give you the best travel advice. However, when it comes to finding a great hostel/guesthouse online, I know I can rely on….
Budget backpacking isn’t just about South East Asia or South America. Those looking a little closer to home can get their culture fix and pit their wits in some challenging environments, while also enjoying some of the most stunning scenery anywhere in the world. Central Europe has been a favourite amongst backpackers for a number of years due to good value accommodation, cheap cost of living and some very diverse cultures.
While I was living in Rishikesh, India for a couple of months, I met a yoga teacher from Canada who spends half of the year teaching in Canada and the other half teaching in India and Thailand. She introduced me to both acro yoga and Passport to Prana. Now some of you may know what acro yoga is but what is this Passport to Prana?

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Donald Trump at a short presser before going into a fundraiser tonight in Norwood, MA is asked ---
why he keeps attacking Jeb Bush???
Trump says, when this whole thing started, I thought he (Bush) was going to be the primary competition. But now Jeb is fading away.
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A new Hong Kong study showed that those who received Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine had 10 times the amount of antibodies than those who had China's Sinovac.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) research, based on a study of 1,442 health care workers, was published in Lancet Microbe Thursday. Researchers said antibodies are not the only measure of a vaccine's success at fighting a particular disease. But they warned that "the difference in concentrations of neutralizing antibodies identified in our study could translate into substantial differences in vaccine effectiveness."
Those who received Sinovac had "similar or lower" levels of antibodies to those seen in patients who caught and successfully fought off the disease.
The study adds to the growing body of evidence that vaccines using pioneering mRNA technology – such as Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna – offer better protection against the coronavirus and its variants than those developed by more traditional methods such as using inactivated virus parts.
However, traditional vaccines are cheaper to produce and less complicated to transport and store, making them a vital tool for fighting the pandemic in less wealthy countries.
Epidemiologist Ben Cowling, one of the report's authors, said people should still get vaccinated with Sinovac if there was no other option because some protection was always better than none. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good," he told Agence France-Presse (AFP). "It is clearly better to go and get vaccinated with an inactivated vaccine than to wait and not get vaccinated," he added.
"Many, many lives have been saved by the inactivated vaccine," he explained.
The researchers said their data suggested "alternative strategies" such as earlier booster shots might be needed to increase protection for those who have received Sinovac. Cowling said when to give booster shots would be the next phase of their ongoing studies.
"The priority would be boosters for people who received Sinovac while boosters for people who initially received Pfizer-BioNTech might not be so urgent," he said.
Hong Kong has been a world leader in studying coronaviruses ever since a SARS outbreak that began in southern China swept through the city in 2003. The city currently offers both German-made Pfizer-BioNTech shots and Sinovac.
Despite ample supplies, takeup has been slow, with only 28% of the city's 7.5 million residents fully vaccinated with two shots. So far, some 2.6 million Pfizer-BioNTech doses have been administered compared to 1.8 million Sinovac shots.
The rollout has been caught up in Hong Kong's febrile politics, as China cracks down on dissent in the city in response to huge and often violent democracy protests that began two years ago.
At the start of the vaccination campaign Hong Kong's pro-Beijing leaders very visibly, and near-unanimously, opted for Sinovac. One doctor's clinic that recommended Pfizer-BioNTech over Sinovac was removed from the city's vaccination program.
Many of the city's leading epidemiologists have gone with Pfizer-BioNTech and said publicly that it is their preferred shot.
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The kids are finished with school and it’s a great time of year to plan an adventure in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
Here are 25 special events to check out this June in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
1. Lebanese Festival
St. Elias Church - June 1-3
Roanoke has a vibrant Lebanese community that has played a major role in the city’s history. The Lebanese culture is celebrated every year at the annual Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Church, with three days of delicious food, authentic music, and performances.
2. Troutville Trail Days
Troutville Town Park - June 1-3
With its designation as an official A.T. Trail Town, Troutville is the perfect spot for the annual Troutville Trail Days outdoor festival that celebrates the Appalachian Trail and welcomes thru-hikers who are making their way through the region during this time of year. The festival includes live music, kids activities, and guided trail hikes.
3. Everclear, Marcy Playground & Local H
Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges - June 2
It will be an awesome night of iconic 90s alt-rock music as the Summerland Tour 2018 includes a stop at Dr Pepper Park in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. The concert features Everclear, Marcy Playground, and Local H.
4. Franklin County JAKES Event
Waid Recreation Area - June 2
JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship, and this free event in Franklin County is a great way to introduce your kids to a variety of outdoor activities like archery, fishing, canoeing, turkey calling, and more.
5. Botetourt County Fishing Carnival
Town of Buchanan - June 2
Bring the family along for a Blue Ridge Day in the Town of Buchanan at the annual Fishing Carnival. Kids 15 & under will have the opportunity to participate in fishing contests, trout fishing, and casting a line in the beautiful James River.
6. Sidewalk Art Show
Taubman Museum of Art - June 2-3
This year is the 60th annual Sidewalk Art Show, which has become one of the Commonwealth’s premier art events. Organized by the Taubman Museum of Art, this year’s show will include nearly 140 artists from around the country, plus the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic exhibits in the museum.
7. Pickin’ in the Park
Longwood Park - June 8
Spend a Friday night relaxing in Longwood Park in Downtown Salem as you enjoy some of the best local bluegrass music in the area! The schedule includes performances by Blue Connection, Hanging Rock Ramblers, The New Habit Band, and Wound Tight.
8. A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jefferson Center - June 9
Be transported to the fairy woodland as the Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents the classic Shakespeare story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The ballet is a company of professionals and student members who perform and tour throughout the year.
9. Virginia Beer & Wine Festival
Daleville Town Center - June 9
Get your tickets now for the popular Virginia Beer & Wine Festival at the Daleville Town Center. Breweries and wineries throughout Virginia will be on-hand for the event, including many local options from Virginia’s Blue Ridge!
10. Explore Park’s Artisan Saturdays
Explore Park - June 9
There are so many exciting things happening at Explore Park in Roanoke County! In addition to the recent opening of a new disc golf course and the development of campgrounds that will be opening soon, this summer also features the return of the Artisan Saturdays series. It’s a free event that showcases local artisans and various forms of unique crafts.
11. A Franklin County Moonshine Murder Mystery
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center - June 9 & 23
Discover what makes Franklin County the Moonshine Capital of the World with this special murder mystery experience. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is partnering with Franklin County Distilleries to present this interactive comedic murder mystery dinner where participants will be divided into feuding families. The event will be held June 9 & 23 and reservations are recommended.
12. Mountains of Music Homecoming
Chateau Morrisette Winery - June 10
Take part in The Crooked Road’s Mountains of Music Homecoming with this special concert at Chateau Morrisette Winery on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The free show will feature live music by the Whitetop Mountain Band, plus the beautiful views and great wine you can always enjoy at Chateau Morrisette.
13. Lyrics on the Lake Songwriters Festival
Smith Mountain Lake - June 13-17
The Lyrics on the Lake Songwriters Festival returns to Smith Mountain Lake for the sixth year! More than 35 writers will perform at 12 venues around the lake, showcasing the writers behind many of country music’s biggest hits and performing artists.
14. The Hip Abduction
5 Points Music Sanctuary - June 15
If you’re a fan of music festivals and the bands that regularly play the festival circuit, head to the 5 Points Music Sanctuary on June 15 for a concert by The Hip Abduction. The Florida-based group is known for its blend of indie and synthetic pop sounds.
15. Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days
Franklin County Recreation Park - June 15-17
The Antique Farm Days festival is a celebration of the region’s agricultural heritage and culture. It’s quite a scene as visitors will see tractor parades, lawn mower pulls, chainsaw competitions, rock crushing, and many other unique exhibits and activities.
16. Big Lick Burger Fest & Summer Jam
Elmwood Park - June 16
Chow down on some delicious burgers and enjoy a full evening of live music in Elmwood Park at Big Lick Burger Fest. Presented by Big Lick Entertainment, this year’s music lineup is headlined by Corey Smith.
17. Black Jacket Symphony
Berglund Center - June 16
The Black Jacket Symphony always presents an amazing concert experience with the way they recreate classic albums in a live performance setting. In this Berglund Center show, the symphony will be featuring the Hotel California album by The Eagles.
Booker T. Washington National Monument - June 16
June 16 is an iconic day in American history, as it marks the date in 1865 of the Emancipation Proclamation and the freedom of nearly four million enslaved people. The Booker T. Washington National Monument celebrates the anniversary with gospel concerts, living history tours, and assorted children’s activities.
19. Jamey Johnson
Salem Civic Center - June 22
Country music superstar Jamey Johnson makes his way to Virginia’s Blue Ridge for a concert at the Salem Civic Center on Friday, June 22! Johnson is a platinum selling artist with multiple Song of the Year awards from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association.
20. Star City Motor Madness
Williamson Road & Downtown Roanoke - June 22-23
More than 400 vehicles will be on display for Star City Motor Madness - one of the biggest automotive shows in the Mid-Atlantic. The Friday night portion of the event includes the opportunity to cruise Roanoke’s historic Williamson Road, and many of the cars and trucks will line the streets of Downtown Roanoke on Saturday.
21. Floyd Fandango
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 170.5 - June 22-24
It’s a festive 3-day experience at the 6th annual Floyd Fandango! Located on the same festival grounds as FloydFest, Floyd Fandango also celebrates live music, great food and drinks, and outdoor adventures with an outstanding lineup of bands, trail races, and vendors.
22. Lavender Festival
Beliveau Estate Winery - June 23-24
Beliveau Estate Winery presents its 10th annual Lavender Festival, which has been expanded to a two-day festival this year! There will be wine tastings, lavender-inspired foods and other products, live music, and a gorgeous setting.
Town of Buchanan - June 28 - July 7
Can you believe this year is the 65th annual Buchanan Community Carnival?! It’s a great scene for family & friends in the charming town setting with a variety of rides and games, plus the delicious Carnival burgers, fries, and funnel cakes.
24. Art Gone Wild
Mill Mountain Zoo - June 29
For kids who have a love of animals and a love of creating art, this event at the Mill Mountain Zoo is perfect for them! Art Gone Wild is a 2-hour class where children will use animals at the zoo as the inspiration to create paintings, 3-dimensional works, and other artistic mediums to come up with special pieces.
25. CVC Roanoke Riverfest
Wasena & Smith Parks - June 30
Put your nautical skills to the test at the 4th annual Roanoke Riverfest! The free event includes the Recycled Regatta as well as The Great Roanoke Duck Race as we celebrate the Roanoke River. The event is organized by the Clean Valley Council, which works to support stormwater education, litter prevention, recycling, and other ways we can help protect natural resources like the Roanoke River.
You can also check us out on Social Media and tag us in your posts by using the #BlueRidgeDay hashtag.


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The U.S. Department of Education has implemented temporary changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules that make it easier for federal student loan borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for forgiveness. These changes end on October 31, 2022. After this date, normal PSLF rules will apply.
Millions of government and private, non-profit employees have federal student loans and may now be eligible for loan forgiveness or additional credit toward forgiveness under these time-limited PSLF changes.
This Wednesday, August 24th, The U.S. Department of Education is hosting The White House Public Service Loan Forgiveness Day of Action informational session for Federal/State/Local/Tribal Governments' employees. Learn more to see if you are eligible for this program.
What's changed under the limited
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver?
- You can receive credit for periods of repayment made on Direct, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), or Perkins Loans.
- Past payments under any plan count for non-consolidation loans through Oct. 31, 2022.
- Past payments made on loans before consolidation count, even if on the wrong repayment plan.
- Past payments that were made late or for less than the amount due count for non-consolidation loans through Oct. 31, 2022.
- Past payments made on loans before consolidation count, even if paid late, or for less than the amount due.
- When you apply for forgiveness and/or when you receive forgiveness, you don't need to still be employed by a qualifying employer.
I encourage you to join The White House Public Service Loan Forgiveness Day of Action informational session this Wednesday to learn how this program can benefit you.

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Watch Albany Pro Musica!
Check out Albany Pro Musica’s YouTube channel!
David Griggs-Janower previews our March 2013 concert
APM performs Carson Cooman’s “Love Came Down At Christmas” December 2012
David Griggs-Janower previews our December 2012 Christmas concerts
David Griggs-Janower previews our October 2012 concert
A slideshow of our 2012 Music In The Barn fundraiser
Albany Pro Musica rehearses Dona Nobis Pacem, June 2012
Albany Pro Musica rehearses Carmina Burana, April 2012
Some video, filmed by a parent, of our Feb. 2012 High School Choralfest
Albany Pro Musica sings Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna” January 2012
A wonderful montage of our Behold The Star concert, December 2011
Albany Pro Musica sings Mendelssohn’s “There Shall A Star From Jacob Come Forth” at the Carondelet Chapel, Latham, December 2011
Albany Pro Musica sings Glenn McClure’s “Santo” during rehearsal at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Albany, November 2011
David Griggs-Janower conducts Orff’s Praelusio from Catulli Carmina at Albany Pro Musica’s 2011-2012 season opener at The Arthur Zankel Music Center, Saratoga Springs NY
Albany Pro Musica rehearses the “Tuba Mirum” section of the Berlioz Requiem on May 3rd, 2011

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To the editor:
As Sen. Durbin rails against businesses who are deserting America to avoid high taxes, one can only think about who has driven them to such a drastic measure. The ruling political class in Illinois, indeed America, has branded certain companies as unpatriotic and deserters for their decision to relocate due to the crushing weight of ever-increasing corporate taxes.
It's curious that Sen. Durbin doesn't also attack Speaker Madigan and his law firm, which is in the business of helping big business customers and downtown building owners to avoid the crush of high taxes. Gov. Quinn has launched a smear ad condemning his gubernatorial opponent of not paying his fair share but never mentions Speaker Madigan and his law firm and the millions of tax dollars avoided by his clients.
It seems to me that it's time to invert the current political bunch ... nah, let's just go in the opposite direction.

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A glut of luxury listings in Los Angeles — particularly spec homes and particularly in the Bird Streets — has lingered on the market, forcing numerous sellers to deeply discount their original and often “aspirational” asking prices.
But Farzin Aghaipour, a tech executive and developer of a spec home on Bird Streets, believes.
Aghaipour — through an LLC — listed his newly-built 17,000-square-foot estate at 9268 Robin Drive for $42.5 million, according to Redfin. The vice president of cobrowsing company Samesurf — bought the property for $5.6 million in 2013, records show. He demolished the existing home then built a two-story contemporary structure designed by Swiss and L.A.-based XTEN Architecture. It was completed this year.
Branden Williams of Hilton and Hyland and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency have the listing. The home has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and includes “stones that were curated across the globe,” according to the listing. It includes a chef’s kitchen, home gym, infinity pool, private spa, screening room and wine cellar.
Just last month, tech guru Lynda Weinman, sold her 12,530-square-foot Bird Street mansion at a deep discount.
The sale price of $16.5 million, was far below what the $27 million she paid for it two years ago.


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Last day, when performing 2690 Covid-19 tests, 34 new cases of the disease were registered in Latvia, according to the data compiled by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC).
This is the highest number of patients registered in one day since April 3, when 35 infected people were diagnosed.
The information available to the SPKC shows that 24 patients are contact persons, 19 of whom are employees of one company. Eight patients have returned from abroad, including Russia, Turkey and the United States. The conditions of infection are being clarified for two more people. The epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
The SPKC found that the company where Covid-19 was found to be operating in the food sector.
So far, a total of 299,085 Covid-19 examinations have been performed in Latvia, 1,560 persons have become ill and 1,248 have recovered, but 36 have died.
Data from the National Health Service show that there are no inpatients with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. In total, ten patients are treated in hospitals, all of whom have a moderate course of the disease. To date, 216 patients have been discharged from the hospital, including both healthy and deceased.
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Each slaughter of innocents seems to get more appalling. A high school. A college campus. A movie theater. People meeting their congresswoman. A shopping mall in Oregon, just this Tuesday. On Friday, an elementary school classroom.
People will want to know about the killer in Newtown, Conn. His background and his supposed motives. Did he show signs of violence? But what actually matters are the children. What are their names? What did they dream of becoming? Did they enjoy finger painting? Or tee ball?
All that is now torn away. There is no crime greater than violence against children, no sorrow greater than that of a parent who has lost a child, especially in this horrible way. Our hearts are broken for those parents who found out their children — little more than babies, really — were wounded or killed, and for those who agonized for hours before taking their traumatized children home.
President Obama said he had talked to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut and promised him the full resources of the federal government to investigate the killer and give succor to his victims. We have no doubt Mr. Obama will help in any way he can, for now, but what about addressing the problem of guns gone completely out of control, a problem that comes up each time a shooter opens fire on a roomful of people but then disappears again?
The assault weapons ban enacted under President Clinton was deficient and has expired. Mr. Obama talked about the need for “common sense” gun control after the movie theater slaughter in Aurora, Colo., and he hinted during the campaign that he might support a new assault weapons ban, presumably if someone else introduced it.
Republicans will never do that, because they are mired in an ideology that opposes any gun control. After each tragedy, including this one, some people litter the Internet with grotesque suggestions that it would be better if everyone (kindergarten teachers?) were armed. Far too many Democrats also live in fear of the gun lobby and will not support an assault weapons ban, or a ban on high-capacity bullet clips, or any one of a half-dozen other sensible ideas.
Mr. Obama said Friday that “we have been through this too many times” and that “we’re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics.”
When will that day come? It did not come after the 1999 Columbine shooting, or the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, or the murders in Aurora last summer.
The more that we hear about gun control and nothing happens, the less we can believe it will ever come. Certainly, it will not unless Mr. Obama and Congressional leaders show the courage to make it happen.


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The wrong frame could totally ruin your art works concept. Framing plays a major role in how others will view your work and also will determine how much your pieces are worth.
Getting the right frame can do a lot for your paintings as well as your business. Choosing the right frame is certainly not easy and requires a certain level of skill. There are so many styles, colors, materials and sizes of frame to choose from so how do you know you have the right one?
Choosing the right game – main factors you should consider
What type of medium is it painted in?
A painting is placed on a frame for practical as well as aesthetic reasons. For instance, traditionally, pastels and watercolors paintings are placed behind a mount card or mat that has an aperture to reveal the painting to the audience. This framing is topped up with a glass cover to make it classier.
This rule applies to most dry media. It accounts for great practicality because of the delicate nature of drawing and watercolor paper. This type of framing will give your painting more protection from elements that could ruin it.
The glass is meant to protect charcoal or pastel paintings and the mount sis essential in keeping the painting from touching the glass causing it to smudge.
Acrylic and oil paintings on the other hand are more robust in nature when compared to the two. The canvas board surface and nature of the paint once it dries down is so good that there is no need for glass and protective mount.
There is no reason these two paints should not be put behind a mounted frame and glass especially when it is done on plain paper. This is a great measure to take when displaying your painting because you need to protect the art pieces from prying hands that might potentially ruin it for you.
Pictures with mounts tend to need thinner frames otherwise the frame will overpower the entire peace of art. mount cards already do a great job when it comes to framing the image, the frame could be considered another layer of protection to the painting.
Is the artwork better without a frame?
For most works or canvases produced on a thick board, you will not need a frame to help the painting stand. Some canvasses are attached to or wrapped around a wooden support frame to help the artist get a grasp of where they should paint.
If you wish, you could easily display the painting without the frame, especially when the colors on the edge of the painting make it stand out on its own. For instance, traditional landscape images look good even without a mount and glass frame.
Traditionally, most artists preferred thick frames for their paintings because it gives a more classical look. Heavy gilt frames therefore, make the art look a little bit more extra and will not fit into the modern house appeal. Generally, a slim frame is more modern and has a higher chance of selling faster.


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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~
Today I’d like to share with you a product suite that I totally fell in love with… the Delightfully Detailed suite by Stampin’ Up! It contains a “bundle” of a stamp set with really cool sayings and sweet font and a coordinating punch!
That’s not all … it has the most awesome Laser Cut specialty paper you will fall in love with!! How do I know, because I did!! Here is a simple card I created using the laser cut paper and the Delightfully Detailed Note Cards and Envelopes.
I used the Tombo Glue and sponge dauber to gently add adhesive on the back and then adhered it to the note card. The greeting and envelope was stamped with the coordinating stamp set “Detailed with Love”. I used the punch to round the corners on my strip of paper and then punched it with the cute little decor side.
Stampin’ Up!’s Delightfully Details Suite is great for all levels of crafters! They have built in coordination that are perfect for memory keeping, card making, gift tags, or embellishing any kind of project. Watch the video below for a better feel of this entire product suite …
I think this suite is stunning and so easy to create with. I can’t wait to add the Memories and More card pack to add to my collection!! I’d love to hear what you think … feel free to share your thoughts below.
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Polyamory is the practice of multiple romantic relationships with a desire for a variety of partners. This practice requires that each partner give their consent and give their approval prior to the relationship. The Quad, Vee, Triad, and Throuple are the most common types of polyamorous relationships. If you are in doubt about whether polyamorous relationships are right for you, read on to learn more about each of these types.
What is a Quad polyamorous relationship? Simply put, it’s a polyamorous relationship involving four people. Two of the individuals in the relationship are heterosexual, while the other two are bisexual or even asexual. These four individuals are then connected by a common goal or interest. When two of them are not compatible, a third person is paired up with each of them. This form of polyamory is also known as a double-quad.
A Quad is a type of relationship in which there are four people involved in a relationship. These couples may be married or not, and they may have a variety of relationships. One type of quad is the swinging style, which emphasizes single sexual partners. But when the four people are in a quad, they’re in the same relationship as each other, and communication is key for a successful relationship. If one partner is a primary partner, the other two may be considered a secondary partner.
Polyamory is a type of relationship in which two people are romantically involved with more than one person. It allows for smaller relationship structures that still provide intimacy and respect. The Vee polyamorous relationship is a good example of this type of relationship. It involves three people, who are in different romantic relationships, but who remain close. These relationships are often described as “triads.”
Some people engage in parallel polyamory, in which two people date each other separately and then form a vee. These two people may even end up becoming close friends. In a polyamorous relationship, there may be boundaries between partners, such as when the partner is involved in a relationship with another person. Oftentimes, people in polyamorous relationships are comfortable with the level of intimacy and can set boundaries based on their comfort level.
The dynamics of a triad polyamorous relationship are unique to each partner, though they share many common traits. Each partner must be aware of their level of attention and commitment to the others in the relationship. This type of relationship requires ongoing consent and communication between the partners. If the partners are not clear about the rules, they may not be willing to make important decisions. As with all relationships, triads need mutual understanding and respect to be successful.
A triad polyamorous relationship is an open three-person relationship. All three partners consent to being open to other people. Each partner’s love for the other two doesn’t diminish their love for each other. The third person in a triad is referred to as the “hinge” and is a third partner involved in hookups. A polyamorous relationship should allow each partner to experience sexual autonomy, and the relationship should remain open and honest.
Considering moving from a monogamous relationship to a polyamorous one? If you are, the transition process can be challenging. If you are unsure about how to go about it, you can consider a vulnerable and kind approach. Before you discuss it with your partner, set aside a date when both of you can be fully present. You can also set up check-ins every other month or bi-weekly to avoid awkwardness.
A polyamorous relationship can have several partners, sometimes referred to as a throuple. The primary partner is the one who lives together and has more power in the relationship. The other person is called a secondary or tertiary partner, or a non-primary partner. In a common example, two people in a polyamorous relationship live together and have children together. They prioritize each other over the other partner.
If you are in a polyamorous relationship, you should know the difference between cheating and infidelity. Cheating is often characterized as having sexual relations outside the bounds of the relationship. Polyamorists break the boundaries and lie to conceal their activities. Inconsistent boundaries and infidelity can leave you vulnerable to being exploited. A polyamorous partner must treat their metamours with courtesy and respect.
As a result, emotional boundaries within polyamory can appear to be blurred. Although some polyamorous relationships allow partners to fall in love with other people, others are hierarchical. In these types of relationships, both partners have the power to veto romantic relationships in order to protect each other emotionally and avoid conflicts. This may be helpful if the partners are aware of their feelings and are able to communicate with one another.

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Ong is a leading educator and researcher in biomedical engineering who has trained and mentored several generations of engineers in the design of innovative medical devices. He was the founder of the undergraduate program in biomedical engineering at UTSA and was the first chair of the department of biomedical engineering, now the department of biomedical engineering and chemical engineering. He was also co-director of the joint graduate program in biomedical engineering offered by UTSA and UT Health San Antonio.
Ong has secured total funding of over $ 40 million to support its UTSA research programs. He is recognized for his innovations in medical devices using biomaterials and holds nine US patents (three utility patents and six provisional patents) as well as four international utility patents. One of the latter is licensed to an American medical device company.
His most important patent, “Double Layer Bone Shaped Scaffoldingâ(US8916228B2), describes a methodology to meet a critical need to save injured limbs of wounded soldiers on the battlefield by preparing and using new double-layered bone-shaped scaffolds. Previous clinical processes have used cadaver bone as implants, treatments that have been associated with serious complications including infections, poor fit, and limited availability of cadaver bone. Ong focused his research on the design and manufacture of synthetic fillers for large bone defects, which reduced the complications associated with cadaver bone. Its solution provides tailor-made fillers that reduce the risk of infection and disease transmission to recipients. This innovation has resulted in better recovery after surgery and improved quality of life for military patients and their families.
Ong also co-founded GenOsteo Inc, a start-up that has developed and marketed medical products to help military personnel who have suffered traumatic injuries. The impact of Ong’s contributions is particularly significant for San Antonio, a city with a large military community.
Ong received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, and his master’s and doctorate. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has co-authored 160 peer-reviewed publications, one textbook, one edited book, 16 additional book chapters, and over 284 abstracts. In addition, he has participated in over 50 guest and lead presentations at national and international conferences and meetings.
Ong is a member of three professional societies: the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the Biomedical Engineering Society, and the International Union of Societies for the Science and Engineering of Biomaterials. He is also deputy editor-in-chief of Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part B and is a past president of the Implantology Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research.
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Do you want to learn how to interpret infrared thermal images?
Thermal cameras are a great way to analyze a house for energy loss and water leaks, but you have to know how to interpret the imagery.
In this guide, I will go over...
- Manipulating the environment so water lights up like a christmas tree
- Understanding the color spectrum of thermal images
- Finding missing or inadequate insulation
Let's get started with this guide!
Thermal imagery is a great way to see what is going on in your home that the human eye cannot see. With an infrared camera, you can spot missing insulation, water leaks, air infiltration, stud locations, electrical hot spots, and more.
As home inspectors, we are almost always looking for just two things: water leaks and missing insulation.
And when you are interpreting thermal images, it is important to understand that it isn't x-ray vision...
Read Also: What Are The Best Thermal Imaging Cameras?
Thermal Imagery Shows Surface Temperature
With an infrared camera, you aren't looking through walls. You are actually looking at the surface temperatures, and the thermal picture is a visual map of different temperatures on the surface.
If you took a laser temperature meter, and pointed it at the different colors associated with the thermal image, each color will correspond with a particular temperature.
Warmer surface temperatures will be in the red or yellow color range. And cooler surface temperatures will be in the blue or purple color range.
When I am inspecting the interior of a house, water leaks or moisture will almost always be cooler than the surrounding material and will show up as blue.
However, if I am inspecting a flat roof on a hot day, and the sun just went down, then water will show up as red or orange. You have to think logically about the color differences. The long and the short of it is this: cool areas are blue and warm areas are red.
You must also understand that water has one of the highest thermal capacities out of any substance. This means that water will take the longest to change temperature.
As an example, about 70% of the human body is water, so when you take a thermal image of yourself, you will light up like a christmas tree. In fact, water emits about 2-3 times more infrared radiation than wood, concrete, insulation or drywall.
In contrast, air, insulation, or drywall can quickly change temperature. And this is why changing the environmental temperature can make water leaks stick out like a sore thumb.
Read Also: How To Use A Moisture Meter On Drywall?
Roof Leak From A Home Inspection
A couple years ago I was doing an inspection on a home where there was a water leak in a bedroom closet, and the owner wanted me to find the source.
So I went up on the roof with my thermal camera, not long after the sunrise, and I pointed the thermal camera to an area of metal roof flashing.
The problematic roof area had two long metal flashings that came together into a roof valley with one large metal flashing. As soon as I took the infrared picture, I knew this area was the problem, because the thermal image made the water stick out like a sore thumb, and showed up as a blue color.
Overnight, the roof cooled, but as soon as the sun rose, it quickly warmed up the asphalt shingles, but the water remained a cool blue. Again, water has one of the highest thermal capacities of any material, and always takes the longest to warm up (or cool down).
The owner was very grateful that I finally found the source of the roof leak.
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Why Change The Enviromental Temperature?
The most important thing to understand is that to see anything, you must create a temperature difference or thermal gradiance.
Let's say you are looking for a water leak in a thermal image. But if the water in the wall has attained equilibrium or the same temperature as the rest of the room, then you won't be able to 'see' anything.
This phenomenon is called thermal blindness. Since the water is the same temperature as the wall, the thermal image will all be the same color.
There are really just a handful of ways of manipulating temperature. The easiest way is either to turn the HVAC thermostat up or down ten degrees.
If you are inspecting the exterior of a house, then the best thing to do is take infrared images just after sunrise, or just after sunset. If you just wait for sunset or sunrise, it is equivalent to turning the HVAC up or down ten degrees. You also need to be careful of taking thermal images on a windy day because that can bring the total surface temperature down and create thermal blindness.
How To Find Missing Insulation?
As a home inspector, sometimes the owner asks me to find areas of missing insulation (or wet insulation).
If it is hot outside, then all I have to do is lower the HVAC temperature by about 10 degrees. This creates a thermal gradiance with the exterior, so any areas of missing insulation should light up as reddish/yellow areas in the thermal imagery.
In the picture below, you can clearly see that there is no insulation around the rim joist. The rim joist is at the top of the basement/foundation walls, and these gaps in-between the floor joists are frequently missing insulation or have inadequate insulation.
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Whipped Coconut Body Butter is part of our Simply Homemade gift series
The December days are flying by. Christmas packages are arriving in the mail and the presents are starting to gather under the tree. Everything is bright and glorious and full.
It’s getting harder to find time to make gifts now that the days are short and swift. If you’re still trying to pull off some homemade magic for the loved ones on your list, you know how important it is to keep things simple.
Today’s Simply Homemade project is perfect for that. It requires just two ingredients and less than five minutes of your time (and most of that time you can be doing something else, like wrapping presents or sipping cocoa).
The result of your minimal efforts is a luscious gift perfect for the cold, dry days of winter. It’s something I use every day to keep my skin from shriveling up like a prune here in the desert. I call it Whipped Coconut Body Butter infused with Peppermint.
Sounds like a mouthful, right? Don’t worry–I promise it will be easier than eating just one Christmas cookie.
Before we get started, let’s talk about the main ingredient in this gift: unrefined coconut oil. You might have some in your house right now. I hope you do. It is amazing stuff.
I use unrefined coconut oil for just about everything. I cook with it, bake with it, eat it raw, put it on my hair and skin, and even use it as a sunscreen.
As a skin moisturizer, unrefined coconut oil is unparalleled. Coconut oil is antifungal, antibacterial, and so full of antioxidants, it actually fights the free radicals that damage your skin. The oil soaks right into the skin on a cellular level, and all those antioxidants go to work protecting and even restoring the skin. I don’t know about you, but my skin isn’t getting any younger, and it could use a little restoration now and again.
All of that and unrefined coconut oil has no artificial colors or scents. It’s perfectly safe for babies and adults, not a bit harmful to the environment, and won’t even stain your clothes. Sounds fabulous, right?
The only problem is, coconut oil is a solid unless temperatures get about 76 degrees. I don’t know about you, but I don’t keep my house that warm in the winter. That means my coconut oil has an unfortunate tendency to turn rock hard whenever the temperature falls.
Chiseling coconut oil out of a container is not one of my favorite things.
That’s where this tutorial comes in. I have a very easy solution to the coconut-chipping dilemma: we whip it. Now, I know you thought I call this stuff “Whipped” Coconut Body Butter because it sounds fancy.
We really need to whip it. Aerating the coconut oil keeps it soft and supple when the temperatures dip. You don’t even need a tutorial for this (I mean, you kind of get the idea when I say we need to whip it) but since we’re here….
Whipped Coconut Body Butter with Peppermint
Peppermint Essential Oil, about 20 drops
Self-Explanatory Instructions You Really Don’t Need
Scoop (or chip) the coconut oil into a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. I did not even measure. We all know what one cup looks like, right?
Whip the coconut oil. It will turn fluffy and glossy, and soft peaks will form when you lift the whisk out of the bowl. This is good. The more air you can incorporate into the coconut oil, the softer it will stay.
I let my mixer run for a good five minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally to make sure no little coconut oil bits were escaping.
When it has just about doubled in volume, add the peppermint essential oil.* I added about 20 drops to my coconut oil to get the scent and potency I wanted, but you can adjust according to your tastes. Just be aware that the peppermint scent will develop a bit as the mixture cures.
Whip the coconut oil just long enough to blend in the oils, and you’re done! Carefully scoop the coconut oil into pretty little Mason jars for giving, being careful not to compact the oil too much (remember, we want to keep those air bubbles fat and happy).
To use: Apply Whipped Coconut Body Butter like you would any other moisturizer. It’s great to put on right out of the shower or before bed. I also rub it into my hair and scalp before a shower as a per-conditioner, or to the ends of my hair as an after-shower treatment.
Allow the coconut oil to absorb and continue on with your regular Christmastime festivities!
A Word About Peppermint Essential Oil
*You can find peppermint essential oil at just about any health store or in the health section of many grocery stores. It is a fabulous oil to have on hand for home remedies (nothing treats a headache better). I added it to the Whipped Coconut Body Butter not only because it smells Christmas-y, but because peppermint essential oil increases circulation, restores tired feet and legs after too much shopping, soothes achy joints, treats heartburn and stomach yuckiness from eating too many Christmas goodies, and even helps to fight the colds that could ruin Christmas morning.
All around, it’s great stuff.
Just know this: if you’re serious about using peppermint, or any other essential oil, be sure to educate yourself and purchase the highest-quality oil you can. Quality oils do not necessarily cost any more than the stuff you can pick up at any store, but they are created using techniques that ensure the highest potency, so it’s worth doing some homework. I purchase my oils at Rocky Mountain Oils but there are many great companies to choose from.
Now, Back to the Body Butter
While you were reading about peppermint oil, I put a jar of Whipped Coconut Body Butter under the tree. That’s another gift, done.
Tomorrow’s Simply Homemade gift will involve fabric, scissors, and thread. Can’t sew? Don’t worry! You’ve totally got this.
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Earthquake strikes southern California
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southern California in the Chino Hills area (San Bernardino County) near Los Angeles California, east of Highway 142. It occurred at about 11:42 a.m. (PDT), and lasted approximately one minute.
The USGS preliminary report states the earthquake's epicenter was located near a golf course in an upscale community 3 km (2 miles) southwest from Chino Hills, or 47 km (29 miles) east-southeast of Los Angeles( ). It was centered about 7.6 miles below the surface. The shaking is reported to have been felt as far as away as San Diego and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fire officials have said that there have been no reports of injuries, deaths or damages, but the USGS states that damage could be moderate. Public safety officials are asking people who live in the area to inspect their homes for gas and water leaks, as well as to contact older or disabled relatives to check their safety. Officials advise evacuating homes if leaking gas can be detected.
As many as thirty-four aftershocks registering a magnitude 3.8 and lower have been recorded since the initial earthquake. The earthquake originally registered a 5.8, but was later reduced to a 5.4 by the USGS.
CBS Television showed images of the recording of the TV Show "Judge Judy", which was interrupted by the earthquake, the results of which were caught by the camera crew.
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