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Feedback based balance control requires the integration of visual, proprioceptive and vestibular input to detect the body’s movement within the environment. When the accuracy of sensory signals is compromised, the system reorganizes the relative contributions through a process of sensory recalibration, for upright postural stability to be maintained. Whereas this process has been studied extensively in standing using the Sensory Organization Test (SOT), less is known about these processes in more dynamic tasks such as locomotion. In the present study, ten healthy young adults performed the six conditions of the traditional SOT to quantify standing postural control when exposed to sensory conflict. The same subjects performed these six conditions using a novel experimental paradigm, the Locomotor SOT (LSOT), to study dynamic postural control during walking under similar types of sensory conflict. To quantify postural control during walking, the net Center of Pressure sway variability was used. This corresponds to the Performance Index of the center of pressure trajectory, which is used to quantify postural control during standing. Our results indicate that dynamic balance control during locomotion in healthy individuals is affected by the systematic manipulation of multisensory inputs. The sway variability patterns observed during locomotion reflect similar balance performance with standing posture, indicating that similar feedback processes may be involved. However, the contribution of visual input is significantly increased during locomotion, compared to standing in similar sensory conflict conditions. The increased visual gain in the LSOT conditions reflects the importance of visual input for the control of locomotion. Since balance perturbations tend to occur in dynamic tasks and in response to environmental constraints not present during the SOT, the LSOT may provide additional information for clinical evaluation on healthy and deficient sensory processing.
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
Chien, Jung Hung; Eikema, Diderik Jan Anthony; Mukherjee, Mukul; and Stergiou, Nikolaos, "Locomotor Sensory Organization Test: A Novel Paradigm for the Assessment of Sensory Contributions in Gait" (2014). Journal Articles. 71.

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Human dispossession and human enhancement
Robert, Jason Scott
American Journal of Bioethics 2005 May-June; 5(3): 27-29
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If you’re new to these here parts, every Monday I like to do what I call Medieval Monday. I highlight a specific term from the medieval ages, and expand on the definition of that term and describe its appearance. If there is something you would like to see featured in a Medieval Monday, hop into the comments and say so.
The trebuchet is what we’ll be taking a closer look at this week.
I’m sure if you’ve ever watched any high fantasy movie, chances are you’ve seen a trebuchet. They are one of the most popular siege engines to portray in cinema. And why not? They’re like giant slings of ass-kicking doom!
Trebuchets are basically a type of catapult which make use of a counterweight to hurl a projectile over great distances. Projectiles were placed into a sling, then a trigger (the counterweight) was released. This would cause the sling and beam (the sling would be attached to the beam) to swing around. The projectile would then hurl from the pouch and wreak damage upon its intended target.
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Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) in Diagnostics of Childhood Tuberculosis (TB)
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
In children, it remains quite difficult even in developed countries, to prove a diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB). New means for diagnosis of this disease are currently being researched. One candidate test is Lipoarabinomannan ELISA from Urine, which has shown good sensitivity of up to 80% in adults.
Our study aims to evaluate this test in the diagnosis of children with TB.
|Study Design:||Time Perspective: Prospective|
|Official Title:||Evaluation of Urine Lipoarabinomannan ELISA In Diagnostics of Childhood Tuberculosis|
|Study Start Date:||August 2007|
|Estimated Study Completion Date:||August 2008|
Among candidate new diagnostics for TB, a test for mycobacterial Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) excretion in urine has shown promising results in one Tanzanian study: The sensitivity for detecting TB culture-positive patients was 80.3%. Of 103 healthy volunteers, only one gave a false positive result (Boehme, 2005).
Until now, there are only data concerning this test for diagnosis of adult disease. For evaluation of routine use in children in countries like Malawi, we are starting a prospective study. Children 0-14 years of age with suspected TB will be investigated using TB culture as the gold standard. In sputum samples, microscopy will be done. Simultaneously, LAM Elisa from the patient´s urine will be done.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00512330
|Contact: Norbert Heinrich, MD||0049 179 firstname.lastname@example.org|
|Contact: John Chimphamba, Clinical Officer||00265 9394287|
|Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hospital||Recruiting|
|Kapiri/Mchinji, Mchinji, Malawi|
|Principal Investigator: John Chimphamba, Clinical Officer|
|Study Chair:||Norbert Heinrich, MD||University of Bonn|
|Principal Investigator:||John Chimphamba, Clinical Officer||Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hospital, Kapiri|
|Study Chair:||Andreas Mueller, PD Dr med.||University of Bonn|

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There are two distinct and very different sides to central Saigon. (Only Government officials and a few people in Hanoi seem to call the city by its official name: Ho Chi Minh City). The old colonial centre is the glitziest and most westernised place we’ve seen in Vietnam, with wide boulevards, an imposing cathedral, opera house and other grand French-built buildings, interspersed with shopping centres and trendy restaurants. At times, strolling amongst the designer boutiques and smart hotels we could have imagined ourselves in Knightsbridge rather than South East Asia if it hadn’t been for the constant torrent of motorbikes on the roads and the 30 degree sunshine.
In smart, modern Saigon there’s no sign of the ancestor worship that we saw further north – where all houses had shrines prominently displayed, and shop owners burned incense and made offerings every night outside their premises. Life is much more hidden from view here than it was elsewhere in the country, with fewer street traders and street-side cafes, and swanky wine bars rather than road-side fresh beer.
This side of the city reflects Saigon’s long-held position as the economic powerhouse of the country. French colonialism was established much earlier in Saigon than elsewhere in the country, and the history of the city and its surrounds have been heavily influenced by foreign trade and engagement, in contrast to the more isolationist North. Also, unlike the North, it has only been Communist only since 1975, and with economic liberalisation starting less than 15 years later, the city was well placed to take advantage and re-establish its thriving economy.
Just a 20 minute walk away though, in the area now dominated by backpacker cafes and tour agencies is a much more familiar Vietnam which, while certainly shabbier than the colonial area was also – to our eyes – much more appealing. Here, amongst the narrow, labyrinthine alleyways we found small cafes, tailors, laundrettes and other “mom and pop” businesses operating out of the front room (complete with ancestral shrine), and living quarters above.
Steve and Janet left us in Saigon after a fantastic two weeks. We are so glad and grateful that both sets of our parents have joined us for parts of our journey, and have loved seeing them and being able to share some of this year with them.
The “American” War seems much more prevalent in Saigon than elsewhere, perhaps because it was here that the Americans and other foreign forces were stationed, with museums dedicated to the war, and war-memorabilia (pens and knick-knacks fashioned from old bullets, flak jackets, and zippo lighters bearing US Army insignia) on sale at market stalls. The War Remnants Museum was one of the more interesting we’ve been to, containing harrowing accounts and photographs. Although an understandably one-sided presentation of the conflict, the museum succeeded in making plain some of the horrors inflicted upon the country and the civilian population.
A particularly poignant section of the museum focused on the damage caused by Agent Orange – the chemical sprayed from the air by the US Army in order to reveal Communist supply lines and deny cover to potential ambushers. Almost 80 million litres were sprayed over 2.6 million hectares, leaving much of Central Vietnam deforested and contaminated. Yet the impacts were not just environmental or immediate: people who lived or fought in affected areas have since given birth to tens of thousands of children born with serious birth defects, often without eyes, limbs or organs, or with oversized heads or serious mental disabilities. We subsequently learnt that shockingly, while compensation has belatedly been paid to US servicemen whose families have been affected, no compensation has yet been paid to any Vietnamese victims.
As the other museums we’ve visited, it was disappointing to see no reference in Saigon made to the Vietnamese who served in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN, the army of South Vietnam). Instead, as elsewhere, the museum presented the “official history” that the North saved the South from its imperialist masters, and gives the impression that the ARVN was entirely made up of foreigners. In fact, throughout the war, there were more than twice as many South Vietnamese fighting as Americans, Koreans, New Zealanders, and Australians combined. After the war, tens of thousands of them fled the country, while many of those who remained were placed in “re-education camps,” and they – and their children – allegedly continue to face discrimination from the ruling Communist Party.
While in Saigon we also visited the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible 250 kilometre network just 60 kilometres outside Saigon that formed a key site of resistance against first the French and then the Americans. The tunnels served not just as escape routes and ambush points for the guerrilla fighters, but also as dwellings for up to 10,000 people, with additional rooms for use as small factories, kitchens and classrooms. The original tunnels were tiny, designed to be too narrow for Westerners to enter and must have been extremely claustrophobic. For the benefit of tourists, several sections have now been enlarged, so we could take turns squeezing ourselves into the earth and crawling along sections of the network. After hearing more about the horrors inflicted during the War, we were somewhat surprised to be offered the opportunity to have a go firing M16 and AK47 assault rifles. While we found this slightly distasteful and gave the opportunity a miss it was clear that for many of our fellow tourists this was the highlight of the trip.
We’ve spent a very peaceful final few days in Vietnam exploring visiting a small part of the enormous Mekong Delta. In contrast to so many of the places we’ve seen, the Mekong feels incredibly lush and fertile, with bright green paddy fields, and wooded areas of bananas and palms separated by large rivers and countless small waterways. Yesterday we spent the morning on the water, setting off while it was still dark to watch the sunrise over the river before visiting a couple of floating markets where enormous quantities of vegetables and fruit were traded between boats (which advertised their wares by tying them to the tops of tall bamboo canes). Other small boats sold meat or served as small floating cafes serving cooked noodles and other snacks.
In the afternoon we hired rickety bikes and cycled through tiny lanes alongside some of the narrow canals, over wobbly bridges and past small villages. It was a landscape both beautiful and tranquil yet as elsewhere marred by constant littering in the waterways and alongside them. With heavy traffic on the main roads and large scale construction going on across the Delta we worry about the environmental damage being wrought on the area by this rapid change and the long-term impact it will have on the area and its inhabitants. Tomorrow, after a fascinating and very enjoyable four weeks, we’ll leave Vietnam, travelling by boat further up the Mekong to Cambodia.

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When temperatures begin to drop, certain critters tend to head straight for our homes and businesses. Have you had this problem? If so - you are not alone! With an abundance of places for critters to hide out and make a home for themselves, it can be difficult to detect them and remove them. Let's take a look at ten common pests that may be hiding in your Des Moines home throughout the cooler months.
1. German Cockroaches
The German cockroach is an indoor species that is commonly found in your home or business throughout the winter months. They prefer areas that have a lot of moisture, such as kitchens or bathrooms. They are most active at night when they are looking for food and water, and during the day they are hiding within your walls in cracks or crevices.
Characteristics of German Cockroaches:
- Brown in color
- 5/8 inches in length
- two black stripes behind their head
As the weather cools down it is common to find pests such as spiders in your home or business spiders are typically found in areas such as basements, attics, closets or crawlspaces.
Characteristics of Spiders:
- Light to dark brown
- Eight legs
- 1/4 - 1/2 inches
- No antenna
One of the most common critters to find in your Des Moines home during the winter are mice. They may seem little and cute at first until you realize they are making your home theirs as well. Not only can they infest your home quickly, but they are also a major health hazard. The most common time for mice to come out is at night, since they are nocturnal. They eat people food, fit through holes as small as ¼ inches and can even jump as high as a foot.
Characteristics of Mice:
- 2-3 inches in length
- Weighing less than 1 ounce
- Grey or light brown in color
- Small head, black eyes, large ears
Another common pest homeowners tend to find in their attics or basements throughout the winter are bats. Through the cooler months, bats are looking for a warm and safe place to nest. Some ways you know bats have entered your home and are living inside are fecal droppings, brown or black stains by entry points such as windows and scratching noises.
Characteristics of Bats:
- Brown,black or tan in color
- Largest bats have a wingspan of five feet and weigh 2.2 pounds
- Smallest bats have a wingspan of 6 inches and weigh .07 ounces
Though raccoons are more commonly found in your home or business throughout the spring, the winter months are also a time for them to appear as well. Raccoons enjoy hiding in your attics or chimneys.
Characteristics of Raccoons:
- Gray and black in color
- 24 to 38 inches
- 4 to 23 pounds
6. Firewood Pests
We all know how amazing it can be in the winter to have our wood burning fireplace going and creating a cozy and comfortable space in our homes. until that wood brings in an abundance of unwanted winter pests. These pests may include ants, termites, beetles and more.
How to Keep Firewood Pests Out:
- Keep firewood at least three feet from your home or business
- Store firewood off the ground
- Stack firewood away from any trees
- Never keep firewood indoors
7. Bed Bugs
Over the years, bed bugs have become more and more prevalent in American homes, especially throughout the winter. Bed bugs are most often brought into homes from items such as furniture and clothing from traveling, etc. As a homeowner, it is crucial to thoroughly check items you buy on Amazon, Craigslist, Ebay, or even local places such as Goodwill.
Characteristics of Bed Bugs:
- 1/8 inches long
- Oval bodies
- Sometimes mistaken for ticks
Along with mice, rats are also common pests homeowners tend to find throughout the winter months. The most common rats people discover in Iowa are the Norway rats. Like mice, rats bring with them various diseases and cause damage to your home.
Characteristics of Norway Rats:
- Brown fur
- 16 inches long
- 7 to 18 ounces
- Small ears
9. Carpenter Ants
Finding carpenter ants in your home or business throughout the year is never a good sign, especially through the cooler months. For a typical homeowner it is okay to see a few carpenter ants here and there in your home during the summer, however, if you find them in the winter you could be in trouble. Carpenter ants can be very destructive to your home and tend to create colonies quickly.
Characteristics of Carpenter Ants:
- Dark bodies
- Narrow waists
- Elbowed antennas
- Front wings longer than back wings
10. Cluster Fly
For many homeowners, it is not uncommon to find a few flies in your home or business throughout the spring, summer and fall. But in the winter? If you begin to see flies around your Des Moines home they are most likely cluster flies. These specific pests are seeking shelter through the cooler months, and your attic, basement or walls are the perfect place to nest.
Characteristics of Cluster Flies:
- Black/silvery black
- Overlapped wings
- Slow moving/sluggish
- Grouped/clustered by windows or attics
Take Back Control of Your Des Moines Home in the Winter Time!
Whether we like to admit it or not, pesky critters like to make their way into our homes or businesses at all times of the year, especially during the winter season. Have you seen or heard any of these ten pests in your home recently? Have no fear- take care of the problem with Preferred Pest Control! As the leading Des Moines pest control, we can take care of the problem in no time. Schedule an appointment online or call us at (515) 276-7277 today!


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Maize launches new home buyer incentive
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The city of Maize has a new incentive program for home buyers.
The city’s Housing Grant Program, which was approved Monday by the Maize City Council, will provide annual grants for up to 10 years to anyone who purchases a newly constructed home in the city. The grants would be based on the value of the home.
Here’s a portion of the city’s news release:
MAIZE — The City of Maize has initiated a Housing Grant Program that will provide compensation to the owner of record for new single-family homes located within the city limits. Maize wants to encourage builders and new homebuyers to participate in the City’s pursuit of a quality living environment for all. The City of Maize is a safe, friendly, and progressive community with an exceptional public school system. A number of quality housing developments are located in Maize with single home pricing from $125,000 to $750,000 and beyond.
On August 15, 2011, the Maize City Council approved the 2011/2012 Housing Grant Program. The application period for the grant is from August 15, 2011, through December 31, 2012. New homebuilders and buyers are eligible for the grant if a certificate of occupancy is in effect during this period. The Council is providing this leadership and fiscal stability in an effort to partner with our builders and new homebuyers. The amount of the guaranteed 10-year annual grant payment is predicated on the value of the new home. ... Grant applications are now available and will continue thru December 2012.
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Jeremy Corbyn has taken an overwhelming lead in the Labour party's leadership race after the final hustings held last night, according to an unofficial poll of viewers using Sky Pulse.
Sky News said that about 80.7% of those polled immediately after the debate showed that Corbyn won the hustings, with Liz Kendall only managing 8.5%, Yvette Cooper with 6.1% and Andy Burnham emerging last with 4.7%.
Corbyn, the broadcaster which hosted the debate said, seemed to gain momentum during the hustings. Before the debate started, a poll using Sky Pulse indicated that 66.5% of those polled believed Corbyn would outperform the other candidates.
The Independent seemed to agree with the poll, saying: "The left-winger went into this debate as the front-runner and by the reaction of the audience he came out as winner - with very little sign, as the other candidates claim, that his support is beginning to wane."
The paper said that the three candidates "fail to land the blows" in the final televised hustings. More than 10,000 people used the Sky Pulse tool during the final Labour party leadership debate which saw the four candidates discuss views on various issues. The new Labour leader will be announced on 12 September.
Sky News said that anyone could participate in the poll as long as they provided their age, political affiliation and gender. The broadcaster said that the information provided however was not verified.
It said that two-thirds of Sky Pulse voters felt that Corbyn had the best answer on how to deal with the refugee crisis, with the remaining three - Cooper, Burnham and Kendall, evenly split on about 12%.
A total of 81% of those polled also agreed with Corbyn's stance on tackling Islamic State or Isis.
Sky News' political correspondent Sophy Ridge said: "Unscientific, we have to stress, but it did seem that whenever Jeremy Corbyn was talking, people were clicking more favourably on the Pulse."
The broadcaster said that Burnham scored positively when he admitted that the Labour party had drifted away from voters and warned that the party "needed to face up to this."
The Independent said that the shadow health secretary started the Labour race as a favourite but has "undeniably, underperformed." It attributed this to him trying to "be all things to all people: the union candidate who was pro-business; the authentic Northerner who could appeal to swing Labour voters in the South, and the man who would stop all the Tory cuts while balancing the books."
Only 30% of those polled agreed with Kendall that it was time for the party to have a female leader.
The Independent says that Kendall is going to come out last in the leadership campaign, noting that even her own supporters "are not pretending otherwise."
On Cooper, the Independent said that although she seems to have emerged as the most credible alternative to Corbyn, she "does not have a natural constituency either on the right or left of the party.
"If she wins it will be as the compromise candidate who attracts the most second preferences," the paper said.


Dr. Cabbar Veysel BAYSAL was born at 1969, in Ceyhan ADANA TURKEY . Dr Baysal has got BScEE degree in 1990 from Electrical & Electronics Eng. Department and MScEE degree in 1993 from Graduate School of Middle East Technical University Ankara Turkey. His MSc thesis is about Sensorimotor Control of Robot Hand Grasp.He had PhD in Electrical and Electronics Eng. from graduate school of Cukurova University in 2006. His PhD thesis is about Design and Implementation of A Hybrid Intelligent Control System for Optimal Preshaping of a Robot Hand . Since 2007, He has worked as Assistant Prof.Dr. in Electrical & Electronics Eng. Departments of Erciyes University and Mersin University, in Turkey. In addition to his academic works , He has 16 Years of Engineering & Management experience at industry in both national and multi-national companies. He had designed and implemented 3 complete plant scale automation projects including DCS , SCADA and PLCs, two in Turkey and one in Ukraine . He had also designed and implemented projects in Electrical Power Systems. While he has worked in academia, he has also served as consultant for industrial projects. He involved in Robotics Lab of UC3M in Sept 2009, as Visiting Professor. His current interest are about Cognitive Robotics and Bio-Inspired Robotics as well as Computationally Intelligent Structures. He has been working in Robot Hand Grasp Synthesis and High Level Control of Dexterous Manipulation. He has been member of IEEE and IEEE-RAS since 1993 and member of Turkish Chamber of Electrical Engineers since 1990.


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Getting a grip on hand function: Researchers discover spinal cord circuit that controls our ability to grasp
Dalhousie neurosurgeon and scientist Dr. Rob Brownstone and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Tuan Bui have identified the spinal cord circuit that controls the hand's ability to grasp. This breakthrough finding opens the door to the possibility of restoring hand function with treatments that target this spinal cord circuit. The world's leading neuroscience journal, Neuron, will publish the researchers' finding online at 12 noon EST on Wednesday, April 10.
Drs. Brownstone and Bui have found that a group of neurons in the spinal cord—called dI3 interneurons—assess information from sensory neurons in the hands in order to send appropriate signals to motor neurons in the spinal cord, and hence to the muscles, to control the hands' grip. If this circuit is disrupted—as in spinal cord injuries and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease—a person will be unable to hold onto objects or unable to let them go.
Our ability to control our hands and pick up objects using the right amount of force depends on the tightly regulated transmission of signals among neural circuits in the hands, spinal cord and brain. How we regulate this force has not been known until this discovery by Drs. Brownstone and Bui.
"This spinal cord circuit allows us to subtly and unconsciously adjust our grasp so we apply the right amount of force to whatever we're holding. This mechanism is disrupted in spinal cord injuries, which can completely eliminate the ability to grasp, and in neurodegenerative diseases, which can lead to an uncontrollable reflexive grasp so that people grab and can't let go of whatever they touch" says Dr. Brownstone.
Spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases affecting the brain and/or spinal cord can all impair hand function, with devastating effects on independence and ability to function in daily life. People with quadriplegia ranked hand function #1, when asked in a 2004 survey which function they would most want to recover if they could. They rated hand function well above trunk stability, walking, sexual function, bladder and bowel control, and normal sensation.
Drs. Brownstone and Bui were testing a spinal cord circuit they believed played a role in walking when they discovered it controls the hand grasp instead. This observation occurred around the same time that Dr. Brownstone met a patient in his neurosurgery clinic who was unable to control her grasp. When she took his hand, she was unable to let go—he had to peel away her fingers to release his hand. He and Dr. Bui were struck by the implications of their observations and embarked on a series of experiments, with collaborators at Columbia University in New York City, to validate the finding.


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CIT Corporate Office and Headquarters address
CIT Group Inc. is a financial holding company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Pasadena, CA. The company’s name is an abbreviation of an early corporate name, Commercial Investment Trust. It provides financing and leasing capital to customers in over 30 industries. CIT also operates CIT Bank. The company is ranked 550th on the Fortune 1000 list of the largest American companies and is on the list of largest banks in the United States. CIT filed for bankruptcy protection on November 1, 2009, and with the consent of its bondholders, emerged from bankruptcy 38 days later, on December 10, 2009. The details of CIT corporate office and headquarters address will help you to know more about CIT service.
CIT Headquarters Corporate Address
Below is the headquarters address of CIT corporate office
888 E. Walnut Street
CIT Corporate Address
11 West 42nd Street.
You can address any correspondence to the CIT headquarters to:
CIT Headquarters Phone Number
The CIT corporate office phone number is 973-740-5000.
For customer services, you can call: 800-248-3240-My-CIT and for sales support, call: 888-204-0799.
CIT Corporate office email
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CIT customer service number: 800-248-3240
How to contact or complain to CIT Corporate?
CIT Customer Service team is available on 800-248-3240 and 626-859-5491. Lines are open 7 days a week from 24 hours So you can submit your complaint easily.
Here is the list of CIT Executive Team and Board of Director.
- Ellen R. Alemany – Chairwoman & CEO
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RAMESWARAM: Film star Kamal Haasan today cancelled his proposed visit to an elementary school in Rameshwaram where former president APJ Abdul Kalam studied after education authorities denied him permission.
Mr Haasan, who began his political journey from Rameshwaram this morning ahead of launch of his party in Madurai later tonight, had planned to address the students of the school at 8 AM.
However, the Mandapam Assistant Elementary Education Officer denied permission on the ground that if Politicians were allowed to talk to the school children, it would create confusion among the students, official sources said.
Besides, the Hindu Munnani leaders objected to the proposed visit of the actor to the government school.
Ramanathapuram District Hindu Munnani Secretary Ramamurhty had in a letter to the District Collector urged him not to permit Mr Haasan to visit the school.
The actor, however, seemed unperturbed by the denial of permission to visit the school.
“There was no politics in the school visit… They can stop me from going to school but not from learning,” he said later.

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text: I’ve been guiding with Black Feather since 2009. Over the past several years, I have enjoyed rivers in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, and Québec. Some of my favorite rivers are the Nahanni, Mountain and Coppermine. Every trip presents the opportunity for new experiences! Every Black Feather trip brings together people of varying backgrounds and perspectives. It’s a wonderful way to meet new interesting people while exploring Canada’s beauty. In 2014 I finished my Bachelor of Science at Dalhousie University, with a major in general Biology.


The Leistritz L23NG Proportioning Systems produce extinguishing foam in Fire Fighting plants, by mixing foam concentrate with water. The operation is self-powered as it uses the energy from the available water in pressure.
The speed of the water motor is proportional to the water flow Qw. The flow of AFFF concentrate Qf driven by the foam concentrate injection pump is proportional to the speed, thus to the water flow.
By acting on the 3-way valve it is possible either to actually inject the foam concentrate into the water flow (normal functioning), or to let the foam concentrate recirculate in its tank (simulated functioning). The required percentage of the foam concentrate in the foam solution is obtained with a proper selection of the unit capacities of both hydraulic motor and injection pump.
Traditionally a liquid displacement system is used, the water coming from the water line is used to pressurise the foam in the tank and to inject it in the water line.This solution has four major critical points:
- The system has to be calibrated
- It is sensitive to the changes of water pressure and foam viscosity.
- It cannot be tested without consuming foam
- As the foam tank is pressurised cannot be easily refilled.
Furthermore, these traditional systems cannot easily handle highly-viscous foams like alcohol resistant foams, which are applied when the fire comes from fuels. The L23NG Leistritz solution uses a combination of two screw pumps.
The Leistritz solution
The water motor and the injection pump are both derived from the Leistritz screw pumps, respectively from the series L2NG and L3MF. The two pumps, together with the 3-way valve, the injection piping and the non-return valve, are assembled on a common base plate and are fully interconnected.
The advantage with the Leistritz L23NG is that it can solve the critical points of the traditional solution, in particular:
- The system is intrinsically calibrated - the required percentage of the foam concentrate in the foam solution is obtained with a proper selection of the unit capacities of both hydraulic motor and injection pump.
- It is insensitive to the changes of water pressure and foam viscosity.
- As the foam tank is connected to the water line with a 3-way valve, setting it to recirculation is possible in order to test the system only with water (without consuming foam).
- The foam tank is atmospheric and therefore easily refillable.
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Dyraaba Central, Australians love their burgers, and with so many great places to get them, it can be tough to know where to start. Here are five of the most common questions about burgers and where to find the best ones in Dyraaba Central, Australia.
1. What are the best burgers in Dyraaba Central, Australia?
There are a lot of great burgers in Dyraaba Central, Australia, and it really depends on what you’re looking for. Some of the best burgers can be found at independent restaurants and cafes, while others are from fast food chains.
2. What’s the difference between a burger and a hamburger?
A burger is made with a beef patty, while a hamburger is made with a pork patty.
3. What are the best toppings for a burger?
Again, this depends on what you’re looking for. Some people prefer simple burgers with just a cheese and bacon, while others like to have a variety of toppings, including vegetables, sauces and relishes.
4. Can I get a veggie burger?
Yes, there are many places that offer vegan and vegetarian burgers.
5. Where can I find the best burgers near me in Dyraaba Central, Australia?
You can find a great burger almost anywhere in Dyraaba Central, Australia, but to get the best selection, you’ll need to do a bit of research. Try searching online for “the best burgers in Dyraaba Central, Australia” or “burger joints near me”.
Satisfy Your Burger Cravings: Explore the Top 15 Burger Joints in Dyraaba Central, Australia!
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|Byron Fresh Cafe||+61266857810||7 Jonson St, Byron Bay New South Wales 2481, Australia|
|Main Street Burger Bar||+61266808832||18 Jonson St, Byron Bay New South Wales 2481, Australia|
|Eddie’s Grubhouse||+61755992177||171 Griffith St, Coolangatta New South Wales 4225, Australia|
|Mac’s Homestyle Takeaways||+61266856809||26 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay New South Wales 2481, Australia|
|Japonaise Kitchen||+61266855124||Shop2, 25-27 Lowson St, Byron Bay New South Wales 2481, Australia|
|Grill’d – Robina||+61755759994||Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina Queensland 4226, Australia|
|Big Chief Flame Grill Burgers||+61755361088||18 Griffith St, Shop 3, Coolangatta Queensland 4225, Australia|
|Mudgeeraba Seafoods||+61755251166||51 Railway St, Shop 2, Mudgeeraba Queensland 4213, Australia|
|BayGer||+61266857157||8 Lawson St, Byron Bay New South Wales 2481, Australia|
|Burleigh Heads Fishmongers||+61755352927||9 James St, Burleigh Heads Queensland 4220, Australia|
|Freewave||+6166877129||Shop 3, 62 Ballina St, Lennox Head New South Wales 2478, Australia|
|Three Blue Ducks||+61261908966||11 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay New South Wales 2481, Australia|
|Burgster||+614420401201||Shops 2 & 3, 4 – 10 Phillipine Pde, Palm Beach Queensland 4221, Australia|
|Ze Pickle||+61756591091||37 Connor St, Burleigh Heads Queensland 4220, Australia|
|Riverview Restaurant & Bar||+61266868084||35 Fawcett St, Ballina New South Wales 2478, Australia|

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Heather Hayes is a Master’s Level, Licensed Counselor, Board Registered Interventionist (CIP), founder of Heather R. Hayes & Associates and Certified ARISE Interventionist.
Holly Ryan is a Master’s level social worker and Certified Addiction Professional. She received her Master’s degree from Barry University and has practiced in the state of Florida for over ten years.
Kacy joins Heather R. Hayes & Associates with over twelve years of experience in clinical practice, community engagement, and crisis intervention.
Susan joins Heather R. Hayes and Associates as a Clinical Coordinator with over 20 years experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
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Kevin Anderson's brief tenure as Maryland's athletic director has been anything but smooth sailing so far.
A 2-10 season for the Terrapins' football team under first-year coach Randy Edsall -- on the heels of a nine-win campaign before the departure of Ralph Friedgen -- has played a big part in creating an uncertain future for the athletic department. Anderson acknowledges that in an interview with the Baltimore Sun's Don Markus, but he believes in the direction Edsall is taking the Terrapins.
"The high school coaches around here have received him [Edsall] very well and a young man like [Stefon] Diggs and some of these other people, if their parents and these kids thought he wasn't a good coach or a good person, they had a lot of other options," Anderson said. "They have to believe in what we're trying to do and what we're trying to establish.
"We still have some challenges. I would be foolish to sit up here and tell you that it was going to be easy, but at the end of the day, we will have success here and we will have success at the highest level ... Randy has a great track record at making sure both academically as well as athletically that his teams have been competitive. That's the other thing that I looked at and that's why I believe that we'll be successful as we continue to go down this path."
Maryland's men's basketball team went just 6-10 in ACC play this past season under first-year coach Mark Turgeon, but whatever negativity surrounds the program pales in comparison to the attention engulfing Edsall and the football team.
Anderson believes a big part in the difference in perception was that former basketball coach Gary Williams endorsed the hiring of Turgeon after retiring. Anderson tells Markus that it hurts him to see some of the attacks on Edsall -- who has had 13 players with remaining eligibility leave the program since season's end, and 25 since he was hired -- but he will push forward if things don't improve much for the football team this fall.
"Then we're just going to have alternative plans to get through that, and make things happen the way they will, " Anderson said. "Eventually it will happen. If it doesn't, some other people that I report to will have to answer that question as well. I know I have the support of the president, the chancellor. They see what we're trying to do. I think they feel confident that we're going to get it done. I believe our vision and what we want for the institution is the right thing. At some point in time, I've seen it happen with other people, if they don't believe that, wherever the cards fall, they'll fall. But I can go to sleep at night knowing we're doing the right thing."


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In the wake of rising H3N2 and COVID cases across the state, the Karnataka government called a high-level meeting on Monday and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, health minister K Sudhakar said that the government has decided to mandate all health staff to wear masks while they are working in the facilities.
He further asked people to avoid unnecessary gatherings including children, people above 65 years of age who have comorbidities and pregnant women. He earlier said that the Centre’s guidelines in this regard will be adhered to.
Sudhakar said, “We’ve also advised children, people above 65 years of age who have comorbidities and pregnant women to take preventive measures and avoid the unnecessary crowd and undertake hygiene protocols.”
He said that 26 persons have tested positive for the H3N2 variant in the state, and among these two cases are reported from Bengaluru, IANS reported. “The children below the age of 15 years face more danger from the H3N2 variant. It also infects persons above the age of 60 years,” he stated.
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“It’s not alarming as such, still, we thought we should meet with the expert’s committee and take stock of the situation…We have decided to mandate all health staff to wear masks while they are working in the facilities,” he further said, Times Now reported.
A persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever, running through India for the past two-three months is due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) experts have said.
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Yuen Lecture Series: Burning the House Down – A 2020 Election Eve-Reality Check
Thu. Oct 29, 2020
7:30 — 8:30 AM CDT
The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex will host a discussion between CEG Director William Howell and Professor Terry M. Moe of Stanford University regarding their new book, Presidents, Populism and the Crisis of Democracy, which focuses on what needs to happen in America if democracy is to be preserved. They will not only discuss the need for the U.S. to accept the crisis for what it is, they’ll also delve into how it came about and what its current trajectory is likely to be. Professors Howell and Moe will explore what can be done to diffuse the populist threat through targeted reforms and policies. Will Donald Trump and populism continue to threaten democracy if elected in 2020 or will Joe Biden bring normalcy back to the presidency and keep our democratic house from burning to the ground.
Professor William G. Howell - Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics, Harris School of Public Policy, The University of Chicago
Professor Terry M. Moe - William Bennett Munro Professor in Political Science- Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution- Professor, by courtesy, of Education, Stanford University
For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/2FDkLjO.
A recording of the event is available below:


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Bishop Richard Moth has called on government to redouble its efforts on prison reform following today’s report from the Ministry of Justice stating that suicides in prisons across England and Wales reached their highest ever number last year.
Describing the 119 self-inflicted deaths, 37,784 self-harm incidents and 25,049 assault incidents as shocking and unacceptable, Bishop Moth said staff shortages and overcrowding were major contributing factors. Last year thousands of staff walked out in protest over health and safety concerns and a number of jails underwent serious disturbances.
Bishop Moth said:
“Today’s statistics on suicide and self-harm in prison are shocking. Each death represents a tragedy for the person themselves, their family and the prison staff who try to help. Allowing our prisons to get to this stage is unacceptable. Overcrowding and staff shortages are a major contributing factor. This needs to be addressed urgently. We have to ensure proper and necessary care is available to those with mental health issues in our prison system.
“Dostoevsky wrote that the degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons. It is the responsibility of all of us to tackle this situation. We call again on the government to move as quickly as possible on its reform agenda for our prisons. Meanwhile, through our dedicated chaplains and volunteers the Church will continue to support vulnerable prisoners by working with the government and those responsible for the running of our prisons.”

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ASE Test Preparation
I-CAR training programs prepare collision repair professionals for ASE certification tests. To help participants better prepare for the ASE-certification tests, I-CAR has identified programs for each of the collision tests. A properly-trained automotive professional that has also completed the appropriate ASE certification(s) provides the credentials that give the vehicle owner confidence that their vehicle can be properly repaired.
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|Trim And Hardware||TRM01|
|Refinishing Equipment And VOC Regulations||REF01|
|Surface Preparation And Masking||REF02|
|Color Theory, Application, Tinting, And Blending||REF03|
Cosmetic Straightening Steel STS01 Bolted-On Part Replacement EXT01 Movable Glass GLA01 Plastic Welding Repair PLA01 Plastic Adhesive Repair PLA02 Steel GMA (MIG) Welding WCS01 Welded And Adhesively Bonded Panel Replacement EXT02
Frontal Impact Analysis DAM02 Steel GMA (MIG) Welding WCS01 Stationary Glass GLA02 Measuring MEA01 Structural Straightening Steel SSS01 Steel Unibody Front And Rear Rails, Floors, And Front Structure SPS01 Steel Unibody A-, B-, C-, D-Pillars, And Rocker Panels SPS02 Steel Full-Frame Sectioning SPS03
Electrical Circuits And DVOM Usage ELE01 Air Conditioning AIR01 Heating And Cooling Systems HEA01 Suspension Systems STE02 Rack And Pinion And Parallelogram Steering Systems STE03 Wheel Alignment And Diagnostic Angles STE04 Restraints RES01 Anti-Lock Brakes And Traction Control Systems ABR01
Fundamentals Of Collision Repair FCR01 Vehicle Identification, Estimating Systems, And Terminology DAM01 Frontal Impact Analysis DAM02 Mechanical Systems Analysis DAM03 Restraints, Interior, Glass, Side And Rear Impact Analysis DAM04 Trim And Hardware TRM01 Restraints RES01
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These seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites are absolute must-see destinations for travelers looking to step back in time with a historical tour to Peru. Some showcase the tremendous power of ancient South American empires, while others tell a story of Peru’s history as it was introduced to the modern western world. Step into a living history lesson when you include a stop at any of these sites during your trip to Peru!
– Visit Machu Picchu For Bucket List Worthy Excursion
Perched on a mountain top several thousand meters above sea level is Machu Picchu, the extraordinary ancient citadel constructed centuries ago by the Incan people. Throughout the entirety of South America, there are few historical sites as iconic as this one. Travelers come from around the globe to trek the mountain and explore this multi-purpose city that once offered sanctuary for leaders of the Inca empire.
This fascinating citadel was one of the first Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognized for its artistic and architectural importance, as well as the historic legacy attached. While this site was built and used by the Inca civilization, it was abandoned in the 16th century and remained unknown to the outside world until 1911. Visiting Machu Picchu is an essential part of any historical tour to Peru, whether you want to take a peaceful train ride to the city or hike the Inca trail.
Atop this “old mountain” (Machu Picchu’s literal translation from the indigenous Quechua language!), there are several can’t-miss sites that an expert guide will teach you about during your tour. Visit the Sun Gate for a breathtaking view of the entire citadel. Get a look at the lesser-known Inca Bridge, used by the empire as both a tool for communication and defense against enemies. Trek to Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu’s neighboring mountain that looks over the entire city and beyond into the Sacred Valley.
– Wander the Prehistoric Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
Peur’s 13th and most recently recognized UNESCO Heritage Site is the Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex which showcases how early human civilization was developed. Hidden in the mountainous desert region of the Casma Valley, this site has stood since 250 BC. It is a truly awe-inspiring site, as you learn what our human ancestors were capable of all those centuries ago.
The large hilltop complex may appear simple at first glance, but visitors will quickly realize they are seeing one of the early calendars used to track time and dates. While many civilizations developed their own methods of keeping dates, this calendar is unique in its ability to tell the entire solar cycle, rather than focusing on one single astronomical point.
Whoever used the towers at Chankillo to track time would have had an exact date like we do, give or take a one or two days difference. Anyone visiting Peru who appreciates the evolution of humanity, science, and technology should seize the opportunity to explore this one-of-a-kind destination!
– Discover The First American City: The Sacred City of Caral
Deep in the Central Andes lies the city of Caral, one of the oldest city centers in the Americas. This city is over 5,000 years old, dating back to the Late Archaic Period when human civilizations really started to develop across the Western hemisphere. Many archeologists and historians credit Caral-Supe as the first official city in the New World! Including this stop on your historical tour to Peru would be a phenomenal way to step back in time and explore the earliest traces of organized social systems.
Pyramidal structures and circular courts carved into stone make up a complex city, thoughtfully constructed with political and religious purposes. Record keeping devices known as quipu have been unearthed here, and although no living person knows how to read the hidden messages of this long-forgotten system, it signifies that important work was being done in Caral. This city is an exemplary destination for any traveler who wants to dive into the past head first and see where the social world of the Americas took off.
– Walk the Ancient Andean Road System: Qhapaq Ñan
A successful empire can only survive with solid communication, something the Incan people were able to master in the two centuries they ruled South America. Today, travelers can follow the Qhapaq Ñan which means “main road” in Quechua. Learn about America’s largest road network from the 15th century and how the Incan empire used it to maintain their rule in South America.
Also called the Inca Trail, this road once cut across 60,000 kilometers of the Americas (that’s 37,282 miles!), stretching across Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. Qhapaq Ñan was used to maintain social and political control of the vast land. Every state operation took place on this road, whether it involved trade or communication, army transport, or ideological development.
While the Inca empire no longer rules over Peru, visitors can hike this trail and discover the history that has seeped into the ground beneath their feet. If you want to take your time, the classic 4-day trek is one of the most rewarding excursions nature and history lovers can take. But if you’d prefer a less strenuous experience, one-day hiking options to Machu Picchu are a great way to see the Inca trail without dedicating too much time here.
– Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
Before the rule of the Incas expanded across all of Peru, there was a smaller civilization known as the Chimu civilization or the kingdom of Chimor. Chan Chan was the capital city for this kingdom, the largest city from pre-Columbian times that still stands today. Historians have studied the intricate design of this fortress and concluded that the Chimu people upheld a strict social-political strategy, reflected even in the architecture.
This UNESCO Heritage Site is one of Peru’s lesser-known destinations, one that offers a unique perspective of history. Walking through the Tschudi citadel of Chan Chan shows how complex and advanced this society was. Imagining the silver and gold that once decorated the simple mud structures makes the experience even more magical. While this city was stripped of its riches over time, it still stands as a memorial to the Chimu kingdom. Explore the citadel on your vacation to Peru when visiting Trujillo or greater northern Peru. This is a fantastic site to discover something completely new from the rich history of South America.
– Explore the City of Cusco During Your Historical Tour to Peru
Developed under Inca rule, the city of Cusco stands as a beautiful collage where ancient history and modern culture merge into one stunning portrait. This complex metropolis used to provide great support to the Inca Empire in the 15th century. Today, it stands as a proud symbol of Peruvian history and success.
Nestled in the heart of the Andes, the city of Cusco is a spectacular destination to explore during your historical tour of Peru. It has been well-preserved despite the transitions of power throughout the last several centuries, so you can still see original monuments and temples overlapping with more modern structures. Out of all the UNESCO Heritage Sites, you can explore in Peru, this city is one of the most lively. Here, you can study important landmarks like Plaza del Armas, Cusco’s historic city center that stands as a symbol of the intricate history of Peru.
Tour the Cathedral and Basilica to learn how religion influenced the city’s development. Or, taste what life is like for the locals when you go shopping at the iconic San Pedro Market! Adventurous eaters curious about local cuisine will love spending a day with the vendors learning about Peruvian gastronomy.
– Step Into an Ancient Paradise at Río Abiseo National Park
One of the most unique historic destinations you can explore is the Rio Abiseo National Park in the tropical Northern Andes of Peru. At first glance, this may appear to be just a natural reserve with overwhelming amounts of unique flora and fauna. But, take a closer look! As you hike through the park and trek across Andean grasslands, you will discover archaeological sites that have stood for at least eight millennia.
The remaining traces of human life were discovered here to show us what life looked like during the ceramic period as early as 6,000 BC. The occupation of Río Abiseo lasted for thousands of years until South America was modernized and the sites were abandoned. However, visiting this park allows travelers to explore a lush part of Peru submerged in a remarkable, timeless oasis, while also learning about the earliest American settlers.
Imagining what daily routines looked like from these green mountain tops is unbelievable, a true one-of-a-kind chance to disconnect from our everyday routine and reflect on the history of our human ancestors.
Peru offers a wondrous escape into the past for travelers who are passionate about history and cultural evolution. Seeing the stories from the history books come to life is an amazing opportunity! If you’re ready to plan your historical tour to Peru, talk to a Kuoda travel expert and we will help organize the best adventure.
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Qualcomm Wireless Reach and Project RAY are collaborating with Israel’s Central Library for the Blind, Visually Impaired and Handicapped to build a system that enables people with visual impairments to use RAY devices to easily download and read audio-books, magazines, newspapers and other audio assets from the library. Learn more in this case study.
Partnering with Microsoft and the Lagos State Electric Board, Schneider Electric is helping meet critical energy needs and transforming lives in Nigeria by providing sustainable solar power to over 200 schools and health clinics. Learn more in a short video.
Learn in this video from Cisco how 10-year-old Peyton Walton used video conferencing to continue attending class during cancer treatments, helping her to stay connected with her school while she fought to become cancer-free.
Developed markets and emerging markets alike are facing healthcare challenges in Asia Pacific, especially the lack of quick, efficient access to quality healthcare. Watch in this video how Microsoft and partners are working to enable healthcare organizations to integrate virtual health into their existing care models.
Watch this video to learn how Qualcomm Wireless Reach is bringing wireless technology to underserved areas in India. The goal is to educate frontline healthcare workers, increase access to quality healthcare and economically empower women entrepreneurs with microfinance loans.


Arc System Works just followed up the reveal of the Nintendo Switch with a press release of its own, announcing two games for the console.
not with those controls, lol
With what controls? Joycons in the adapter make a full controller, and they have a pro controller plus a fight stick, seems like you'll have plenty of control options, wtf are you going on about,lol
the lack of d-pad makes it unplayable. The buttons under the left stick are not Directional pads. buying a full on stick for a fighting game sounds like a paywall to me, also not worth it when there aren't many fighting games coming for the system, thats based on the previous 2 consoles.
Agree with Dante, the lack of a dpad will make these games incredibly difficult to play. I guess you can use a pro controller or arcade stick though, so it's not completely awful.
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Ibrahim was a steam frigate built for the Egyptian Navy, and launched on November 30, 1868 at La Seyne. The ship was fully rigged and had an iron hull. At the time Egypt had also ordered several armored ironclads, the Nijmi Shevket class and the Lutfi Djelil class each of two ships. Although intended for the Egyptian Navy, these ironclads were delivered to the Ottoman Navy in 1869. In this period Egypt was nominally a province of the Ottoman Empire but was run autonomously (with increasing influence of French and British interests culminating in a British takeover in 1882). Egypt was apparently allowed to keep the large frigate Ibrahim, which with the smaller frigate Mehemet Ali and one corvette the Sakka formed the Egyptian steam navy until 1890, when the Ibrahim was scrapped and the other two ships had their machinery removed to become stationary guard ships at Alexandria and Port Said. Egypt also had a large iron yacht, the Mahroussa which survives in rebuilt form to the present day.


Chromium metal is used to prepare ferrous and nonferrous alloys with high
purity specifications to confer oxidation and corrosion resistance.
Chromium-containing steels are used in general engineering, architectural
panels and fasteners, pollution control equipment, chemical equipment,
cryogenic uses, hospital equipment, domestic equipment, automotive parts,
engine components and food processing. Chromium alloys are used in a large
variety of applications, including jet engine parts, nuclear plants,
high-temperature reaction vessels, chemical industry equipment, high
temperature-resistant equipments, coinage, desalinization plants, ships'
propellers, acid-resistant equipment, cutting tools and implants. Occupational
exposure to airborne dusts containing chromium metal may occur during
production, welding, cutting and grinding of chromium alloys.
The Health Council of the Netherlands has reviewed metallic chromium. This
report is part of a series, in which the Health Council evaluates the effects
of substances on carcinogenicity and genotoxicity, at request of the Minister
of Social Affairs and Employment. It mainly concerns substances to which man
can be occupationally exposed.
At request of the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, the Health Council
of the Netherlands evaluates and judges the carcinogenic properties of
substances to which workers are occupationally exposed. The evaluation is
performed by the Subcommittee on Classifying Carcinogenic Substances of the
Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety of the Health Council.
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March 26, 2020
2017 was a heck of a year for SIG Sauer. During the shooting industry’s big trade show, SIG announced it had won the Army’s Modular Handgun System contract with a version of the P320 only slightly different from its commercial model. And at the same show, SIG debuted two new eagerly anticipated versions of the P320: the X-Five and the V-TAC.
The subject of this review, the P320 X-Five, is of a dedicated competition pistol, but it’s unlike other X-Fives.
Previous SIG X-Fives were built on P226 or P220 frames, and while the new P320 X-Five was designed, like the rest, from the ground up to be a dedicated competition pistol, it offers new features that will make their way into other P320 models. SIG didn’t just take a factory 320 and put fancy sights on it and call it a “competition model.” People who knew exactly what a competition pistol needs completely revamped the platform.
Let me start with the frame. This pistol features SIG’s X-Frame. The standard P320 has a nearly vertical grip angle, and while it works, it isn’t ideal. The X-Frame has been recontoured to feature more of an angle, similar to what you might find on a 1911.
It isn’t just the increased angle of the X-grip that is important. It is also the undercut below the triggerguard and at the rear of the frame (which has a nice beavertail). Between the two, your hand will sit about an eighth of an inch higher on this gun than on a standard P320. That may not sound like much, but it does make a difference. It means less felt recoil and less muzzle rise.
What texturing there is on the frame is nicely aggressive, but there is a lot of smooth surface on the grip in-between the textured areas, and the smooth areas are raised above the textured ones. The ambidextrous slide release and reversible magazine release are of standard P320 design and work well.
At the bottom of the X-Five’s frame, you will see a nice, steel magwell. It is easily removable via a single screw at the rear of the grip. Inside the frame at the rear, you will also find a weight that is easily removable once you pop out the trigger chassis.
P320s with the X-Frame use the same magazine bodies as other P320s, and four — four! — 21-rounders are supplied with the gun. If you want to use older magazines with the new frame on the 320, you’ll need to do a little filing on the base pads because the frame contour is different now. All new P320 magazines going forward will have the new base pad found on the P320 X-Five, and they will work with standard or X-Five frames.
However, even the new 17-round magazines won’t lock into the X-Five because of the magazine well. They do fit with a little filing on the front of the base pad, but most competition shooters running flush magazines in this gun — those competing in divisions where magazine capacity is limited or magwells are not permitted — are going to be removing the magazine well anyway.
The X-Five sports a straight trigger with a flat face that breaks at 90 degrees. Designed with input from well-known SIG customizer GrayGuns, this trigger bar offers increased leverage, so the trigger pull will average about 5 pounds, as opposed to the 7-pound trigger you find on standard P320s. Trigger pull on my sample was 5 pounds exactly.
The original full-size P320 has a 4.7-inch barrel. With the X-Five, the barrel has been stretched to an even 5 inches and given a target crown. The extra barrel length will give you a little extra velocity if you’re worried about your ammo making minimum Power Factor, and the extra slide length gives you a longer sight radius to help your accuracy. In a match, every little bit helps.
Every veteran competition shooter has learned that more reciprocating weight equals more felt recoil and muzzle rise, which is why you’ll see cutouts on the top of the X-Five’s slide. As a result, while it is .3-inch longer than a standard P320 and sports bigger/heavier sights, you’ll find the slide actually weighs the same. The X-Five with internal frame weight, magwell and empty magazine in place tips the scales at 351/2 ounces, which is 6 ounces more than a standard P320 — but none of that weight is in the slide.
Let’s talk about the sights. Most manufacturers’ “competition pistols” hardly live up to the name, and the sights are where they often fall short. The P320 X-Five features Dawson Precision sights. Dawson Precision is a name familiar to competition shooters, and these sights are near perfect: a tall post front with a green fiber-optic insert and a serrated plain black fully adjustable rear.
The rear sight is mounted to a removable plate. Take it off and you can mount a mini red dot on your slide. Of course, SIG recommends its Romeo1. The only hiccup here is that to remove the plate, you have to remove the striker assembly and extractor parts from the slide because the extractor spring blocks access to one of the retaining screws. However, the disassembly is amazingly simple and takes only a few seconds.
The slide features serrations front and back that are angled to match the grip. The slide is actually stainless steel with a Nitron coating. The silver barrel looks really nice through the lightening holes cut into the top of the slide. Sure, performance is important, but looks count, too. While everyone has different tastes, to my eyes, the P320 X-Five is an attractive pistol.
The barrel does not feature the same locking block profile as a standard P320 barrel, and it’s the tightest fitted of any pistol barrel I’ve seen outside a custom 1911. If you just ease the slide forward, it won’t go into battery because the barrel fit is so tight; you have to let it slam home. And the reward for that tightness is excellent accuracy.
With that barrel fit in mind, I checked with Phil Strader, SIG’s polymer pistol product manager, wondering where on the spectrum between custom and production the X-Five lies. He told me that the P320 X-Five is a pure assembly line production gun. “The only tweaking that is typically needed is a slight hone for tight barrel/slide fits, and that’s done on the line as needed,” he said.
Strader had a hand in making the P320 X-Five what it is, so his background is worth mentioning. Not only is he a former police officer, gun store owner and professional shooter, sponsored over the years by the likes of Smith & Wesson and Remington, but he was the president of the U.S. Practical Shooting Association. The military would refer to him as a “subject matter expert,” so I am not surprised the P320 X-Five lives up to expectations.
The P320 X-Five doesn’t have the lowest bore of pistols you’ll find in the action sports, but neither does it have the highest. Why is this important? The higher the bore off the hand, the more muzzle rise you get in a pistol, slowing down follow-up shots, which are critical when the difference between winning and losing a match is measured in hundredths of a second. Considering SIG’s shooting team captain, Max Michel, has set a Steel Challenge speed record shooting a P320, the design has already been proven fast enough to win.
I tested this pistol with various factory ammo as well as my competition load, a 147-grain Hornady full metal jacket over 3.3 grains of Titegroup and a Winchester Small Pistol primer using old mixed brass. At 892 feet per second (fps), it produces a Power Factor of 131. In addition to accuracy testing, I stuck the gun in my bag and attended a few USPSA matches.
Whenever I attend a local match with a test gun, the guys I shoot with, who have known me for years, always ask, “So what do you really think?” After shooting the P320 X-Five in practice and at several USPSA matches in Production and Limited divisions, I think it’s as close to perfect as you can get for an out-of-the-box USPSA Production Division gun, and it’s a great choice for any other USPSA/IDPA division for which it qualifies.
All pistols handicap the shooter in some way, and the trick is to find the pistol that handicaps you least. From the factory, this pistol is low handicap — with terrific sights, excellent accuracy, impeccable reliability and a serviceable trigger pull. The SIG P320 X-Five will allow anyone who has the skill and puts in the practice to attain B class — if not A class — in USPSA.
To make this pistol perfect for anyone at the higher skill levels requires only a little work. First, a trigger job to get the pull below 5 pounds. Second, a lighter recoil spring, somewhere around 13 pounds, will reduce muzzle bounce. This would require a new recoil spring rod, so at that point you might as well swap out the factory piece with a heavier steel model to put a little recoil-reducing weight near the muzzle. Third, the gun has too many smooth spots for my taste, so I’d put some stippling on it.
I have seen the P320 X-Five in the hands of several shooters at local USPSA matches. I talked to those shooters, and they all really liked the gun. In that, we are in agreement. When I first began competing, I would have killed for a pistol like this. SIG Sauer has a winner on its hands.
SIG P320 X-Five Specs
- Type: Striker-fired, semiautomatic
- Cartridge: 9mm
- Capacity: 21+1 rds.
- Barrel: 5 in.
- OAL/Height/Width: 8.5/6.5/1.2 in.
- Weight: 35.5 oz.
- Construction: Polymer-frame, stainless steel slide with black Nitron coating
- Sights: Dawson Precision post w/ fiber-optic insert (front), fully adjustable notch (rear) (removable for red dot)
- Trigger: 5 lbs. (measured)
- Safety: Striker drop
- Price: $1,005
- Manufacturer: SIG Sauer, sigsauer.com
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Meet David Mildon, a Blue Badge tourist guide with a difference, he’s also a professional actor and playwright.
Our London’s Autumn Season guide for the city’s museums and galleries, when talking about London’s culture he notes its openness, “I think that London really belongs to everyone, and I think that the museums and galleries do’.
David’s passion for London is evident during his guided tours in French and English, and he often visits one particular cultural hotspot.
“I take people who don’t like museums to the V&A”, he says.
“Every room is different, there’s something for everyone.” This season, the former winner of Guide of the Year, is most looking forward to Dalí / Duchamp at the Royal Academy.
Enter the competition for your chance to win a trip to London and explore the city with David, enter now at http://www.visitlondon.com/offers-and-competitions/competition/45861247?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=YOVILMUS-LAS2017-David-Mildon-US
With thanks to the following partners who provided footage and made this film possible:
Design Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, The Tate Modern, Barbican, Royal Museums Greenwich, British Museum, Horniman Museum, Dennis Sevres House, Tate Britain.


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Into the Woods is Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s much-loved musical retelling of classic fairy tales, and Pangdemonium’s production positively crackles with wit and intelligence.
The story begins like a snarky pantomime—intertwining Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and other fairy tales into a single story about wish fulfilment. The protagonists are a Baker and his Wife, who are told by a Witch that they will not be able to have a child unless they go into the woods and procure several iconic artefacts for her, namely:
“One: the cow as white as milk,
Two: the cape as red as blood,
Three: the hair as yellow as corn,
Four: the slipper as pure as gold.”
It’s a jolly romp with winking asides about the ridiculous aspects of these hoary old stories, with many laugh-out-loud moments.
The second half, however, questions the wisdom of encouraging kids to wish for, well, fairy tale endings. The various characters learn that, in real life, stories rarely conclude with a simple “And they all lived happily ever after”. Life is a continuum, and complications and unintended consequences can lead to endings that are more grim than Grimm.
Into the Woods is NOT an easy work to mount—especially for the actor-singers—and it is impressive how Pangdemonium’s stellar cast pulls it off.
They say witches are the villains in stories, but is that the case for Into The Woods?
Standouts are Mina Ellen Kaye as the ruthless yet sympathetic Witch, Benjamin Chow as the Baker, Nathania Ong as Cinderella (if Chow and Ong’s emotionally conflicted powerhouse rendition of ‘No One Is Alone’ does not make you tear up, you have a heart of stone), and Andrew Marko’s distinctive, husky singing voice in his performance as Jack.
Musical theatre buffs in Singapore are currently enjoying an embarrassment of riches—with shows opening almost every weekend. What is especially noteworthy is how local productions have stepped up their game, offering authentic performances that are impressive in their own right. Like Sing’Theatre’s recent Cabaret, the current crop of shows features talents that can hold their own against official touring casts and sometimes even the flagship productions themselves.
Can you spy Andy Yew’s Milky White the Cow? Definitely a quirky character not to be missed!
Pangdemonium’s Into the Woods seems much more enjoyable than the celeb-packed 2014 Disney movie adaptation, and dare we say, even the original Broadway production with Bernadette Peters. We attribute this to director Tracie Pang’s many clever decisions, like staging the rescue of Little Red Riding Hood from the Big Bad Wolf from behind a scrim, like some wayang kulit scene. However, the most genius choice has to be making Milky White the Cow (played by Andy Yew) an actual character instead of a prop or puppet. Yew’s hilarious performance even threatened at points to upstage the human characters, and was definitely a hit with the kids in the audience.
Into The Woods is an exceptional work, combining gags and zingers with cerebral and moving observations about life, set to exceptionally beautiful and intricate music. It should also be watched on stage for the full effect, and Pangdemonium’s excellent cast and musicians provide the perfect reason and opportunity for the whole family to do so. During the curtain call, artistic director Adrian Pang (who also plays the Narrator), said seats were nearly sold out—so if you want to see Into the Woods, better buy tickets—chop-chop!
Fall down the rabbit hole and Into The Woods from now till 12 November 2023 at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade. Tickets are priced from $35.
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Step-by-Step Guide: How and Why to Crop American Bully Ears
American Bullies are one of the most popular dog breeds today, yet many owners may not know how or why to crop their ears. Ear cropping is a procedure done on puppies, where a portion of their ear is surgically removed and shaped to stand erect.
Ear cropping has become a controversial topic, with various animal welfare groups claiming that it serves no purpose other than aesthetics. However, there are several valid reasons for ear cropping beyond improving appearance.
Reasons to Crop American Bully Ears:
1. Medical Conditions: Cropping can help prevent recurring ear infections in certain dogs by allowing air circulation between the inner and outer parts of the ear.
2. Protection: The bullies’ ears are thick and heavy and make them an easy target for other dogs during fights or playtime; cropped ears reduce this risk significantly.
3. Hygiene: Dirty ears attract different types of parasites like ticks & mites which can cause infection; cropped ears make regular cleaning easier.
Whether due to aesthetic preference or functional necessity, here’s our step-by-step guide on how to crop your American Bully’s ears:
Step One: Find a Reputable Veterinarian
To ensure that your puppy receives quality care before, during, and after the procedure, choose a veterinarian who is both licensed and experienced in performing ear crops on American Bullies specifically. Do research online or ask recommendations from local pet owners who have used professional services previously.
Step Two: Schedule Appointment as Early as Possible
The best time to perform an ear crop surgery is when puppies are between 7-12 weeks old. This window period closes shortly after as their cartilage begins hardening making the process more difficult – starting early will also give them ample time to recover properly.
Step Three: Vet Visit & Pre-Operative Checkup
Before Surgery, your veterinarian will conduct a complete physical exam assessment of the general health status of your puppy which includes testing for any underlying medical conditions that may predispose them to complications during surgery. They will also make a detailed plan for the procedure according to your preference.
Step Four: Anesthesia
Anesthesia is required for this operation, so the puppy’s breathing and heart rate will be monitored continuously by an experienced veterinary technician.
Step Five: The Actual Operation
Once the puppy is under anesthesia, the ear cropping surgeon will then make vertical incisions in both ears, shaping them in accordance with your preference or breed standard. After this, The incisions are then stitched together and wrapped using medical gauze; pain medication is administered to reduce post-operative discomfort.
Step Six: Post-Operative Care & Recovery
After surgery it’s important you follow proper aftercare instructions provided by your veterinarian like cleaning operations spots regularly with disinfectants and checking for signs of infections. Your pet should be rested comfortably in a warm space as they recover within 7-14 days.
Remember, Ear Cropping requires meticulous planning, on-time execution & dedicated post-operative care to ensure complete recovery of your furry friend. Whether it’s protection from harm or purely style preference – Ear-cropping can be a valuable decision provided due diligence and research are done before booking an appointment.
Common Questions Answered: The Why Crop American Bully Ears FAQ
The American Bully breed has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, especially among dog lovers who seek a loyal and protective companion. However, there are some differences between the American Bully and other breeds that one might notice at first glance – namely, their cropped ears. Here are some common questions answered about why American bully dogs have their ears cropped.
What is ear cropping?
Ear cropping is a surgical procedure in which part of the ear is removed to achieve a specific shape or appearance. The practice of cropping a dog’s ears dates back to ancient times when dogs were bred for hunting and protection. Cropping was believed to protect the dog from injuries during combat or follow-ups through thick underbrush while hunting. Today, however, ear cropping is primarily done for aesthetic purposes.
Why do American Bullies get their ears cropped?
American Bully dogs are usually bred with an intimidating look that primarily comes from having their ears cropped short. It’s not just about appearances; breeders often believe that this type of crop enhances the dog’s hearing ability by improving sound localization (the ability to pinpoint where sounds are coming from).
Is ear cropping harmful to dogs?
There’s no denying that any surgery carries risks, but with proper care before and after the procedure, complication rates can be minimized significantly. Ear cropping should always be performed by qualified veterinarians with expertise in cosmetic surgery techniques like removing small parts of earflaps without harming vital blood vessels or nerves.
Is ear cropping legal?
Ear cropping practices vary from country-to-country and depends on local animal welfare regulations: While more than 20 European countries ban tail docking and many prohibit simple cosmetic procedures such as declawing cats, ear-cropping remains legal within some countries under certain circumstances.
How long does it take for a dog’s ears to heal after being cropped?
Usually takes two weeks until the stitches dissolve and up to six months until you see how well they’re healing.
Do breeders crop ears or do new owners?
In most cases, ear cropping is done by the breeder. However, some breeders leave the decision up to the new owner whether they want their pup’s ears cropped or not.
Is it possible to have an American Bully without cropped ears?
Yes, it is possible to find American Bullies with natural ears. However, the cropped look has become so tied to the breed‘s aesthetics and overall look that many don’t recognize them without their signature cropped ears. Plus, cropped ear puppies may be more desirable for showing or breeding purposes.
Are there any alternative options for getting the appearance of cropped ears?
Some dog owners may choose not to put their pets through surgery but still want that “cropped ear“ appearance. There are no perfect alternatives, but taping can help shape your dog’s ears in a similar way as cropping does – although this won’t affect hearing abilities like cropping can reportedly enhance.
While ear-cropping remains a controversial topic in animal welfare communities worldwide, it’s important to understand why some breeds are bred as such – and respect individual choices and responsible practices regarding pet ownership while bearing in mind our ethical beliefs about animal cruelty prevention measures. Ultimately, both breeders and new owners must carefully consider all factors before making any decisions about ear-cropping or other cosmetic procedures on companion animals.
Proponents’ Perspective: Top 5 Facts Supporting Ear Cropping in American Bullies
Ear cropping is a controversial topic in the dog breeding community. While some people argue that it’s an unnecessary and painful procedure, others believe that ear cropping has several benefits for specific breeds, specifically American Bullies. Here are the top five facts supporting ear cropping in American Bullies:
1) Aesthetics: The most obvious benefit of ear cropping in American Bully dogs is their enhanced appearance. Ear cropping can make a significant difference in how a dog looks and can give them a more aggressive and alert look, which is highly preferred in competitions such as shows or sports.
2) Health Benefits: Many supporters of ear cropping believe that it makes their dogs less prone to infections and injuries. Dogs with erect ears have less risk of developing infections like otitis externa, whereas dogs with floppy ears are more likely to experience problems such as hematoma where blood pools within the pinna (earflap). In addition, protective measures are done during the surgery like antiseptic dressings until complete healing happens leading to reduced risks.
3) Protection: Another advantage of cropped ears is the additional layer of protection they provide for your dog‘s hearing abilities while inflicting any attack-related damage on an opponent’s bites while engaged in high competition activities
4) Easier training: Because Cropping also helps communication between owner and dog by allowing better visibility towards facial expressions resulting in faster learning abilities or command acknowledgement plus easier leash holding or collaring techniques leading to greater control over the animal
5) Breed specific requirements – Ear-cropping among American Bully lines has been going on for years now because it enhances characteristics desired among this breed making them stand out amongst other types.This process makes crossing one line with another smoother for breeders without compromising the individual qualities required thus leaving room for adaptability between different bloodlines
In conclusion, While there may be those who disagree about whether ear cropping should be performed on animals at all, many people still believe that it yields many benefits for specific breeds, such as American Bullies. While ear cropping may not be deemed necessary to keep your dog healthy, if done by a trained professional with proper care, its advantages can speak for themselves.
Opponents’ Perspective: Top 5 Reasons Against Why Crop American Bully Ears
When it comes to crop American Bully ears, there are mixed opinions on whether this practice should be allowed or not. While some breeders and fanciers argue that it’s necessary for health and aesthetics reasons, opponents of ear cropping strongly disagree. Here are the top 5 reasons why many people believe crop American Bully ears is unnecessary and even inhumane.
1) It’s Painful
Ear cropping involves cutting off a portion of the dog’s ears which can cause significant pain, discomfort and distress to the animal. Many vets also consider it an unnecessary surgical procedure that carries potential risks, including infection, blood loss and anesthesia-related complications.
2) It Can Affect Communication
The ears of a dog play an important role in communicating with humans and other animals. By cropping their ears, you are interfering with their ability to express themselves through body language.
3) No Health Benefits
Contrary to popular belief, there are no proven health benefits associated with crop American Bully ears. The argument that cropped ears make American Bullies less susceptible to infections or prevent ear canal infections is not backed up by scientific evidence.
4) It’s Inconsistent With Animal Welfare
As we learn more about animal welfare issues gradually every day, it’s becoming clear that we must treat our pets ethically while limiting any actions that may cause them harm. Ear-cropping falls short when held against these standards since it causes undue suffering without actually improving quality of life for dogs significantly.
5) Dogs Have Rights Too
Cropping an American Bully’s ears takes away the rights your pup has regarding what should physiologically be preserved or left alone. We wouldn’t accept someone doing something potentially harmful without reason like removing our outer body parts just because they think it looks better – why would we subject dogs to this kind of treatment?
While there are many who argue for ear cropping, animal welfare and compassion demand that we respect the integrity of every dog’s body. Ear trimming is no longer considered an acceptable practice in some countries, so it’s time for us to question whether or not this should continue in America with American Bullies as well!
Ear Cropping Alternatives for American Bullies: What You Need to Know
As an American Bully owner, it’s natural that you may be considering ear cropping as a way to enhance your dog’s appearance. Ear cropping is essentially a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves cutting some or all of the ear flaps (pinnae) and reshaping them. For many years, this surgical process has been used to give American Bullies a more resilient and intimidating look. However, it is important to note that ear cropping is considered controversial and often viewed as unnecessary by many animal welfare organizations.
There are various reasons why vets recommend against ear cropping for dogs such as pain, risks of complications during surgery, chances of infection during healing and legal restrictions in some countries. On top of these considerations exists another vital reason: not every dog looks good with cropped ears!
The good news is that there are several safe alternatives available for owners looking to breed their American Bullies without resorting to ear-cropping surgery. Here are some of the most popular choices:
1. Natural Ears: One simple solution would be opting against getting your American Bully’s ears cropped at all! Embrace how beautiful your pup already is with his/her uncropped ears; chances are that they will remain healthy throughout the pup’s early years.
2. Tape Crops: Tape crops assume taping techniques have been utilized on floppy ears when the dog was still a puppy while allowing their ears settle into an upright position naturally over time. This method can range between 2-6 months stretching dependent upon the level of success desired.
3. Cosmetic Implants for Ears: This alternative involves placing implants under certain parts of your American Bully’s pinnae which results in altering its shape without high-risk surgery or post-operative medications posing any danger.
4. Artificial Ears: In cases where a pet owner does opt-in for medical or purely aesthetic motives but decides not to go through with traditional ear-cropping procedures, artificial ears are a better solution. These custom-designed synthetic ears aid in putting up the ear to achieve an upright position similar to the look that is frequently accomplished with cropping.
As you can see, there are numerous options available for American Bully owners who don’t want to resort to ear-cropping surgery. Remember, aesthetically modifying your dog’s ears isn’t essential; it is also important to consider their well being and comfort as well. Ultimately, what matters most is how our pets make us feel rather than how they appear physically!
The Importance of Consulting a Veterinarian Before Choosing to Crop Your American Bully’s Ears
Ear cropping has become a polarizing topic amongst American Bully owners, breeders and enthusiasts. While some see it as necessary in order to maintain the aesthetic appearance of their dog, others argue that it’s a cruel and unnecessary procedure that can cause both physical and psychological harm to the animal.
The American Bully is a powerful and muscular dog breed. Their striking appearance is greatly attributed to their large, wedge-shaped heads and cropped ears. Cropping involves surgically removing part of the ear’s cartilage before reshaping what remains into an upright position. It’s a painful process that requires meticulous aftercare in order to prevent infection.
However, many questions arise regarding whether or not it is advisable for owners to crop their bully’s ears or not. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) opposes ear cropping for purposes apart from medical issues since they consider these procedures as elective surgeries that provide no significant benefits aside from aesthetics.
It’s important to remember that an American Bully’s health should always come first before personal preferences; therefore you should seek advice from professional veterinarians who understand these breeds’ unique features before making any such decision.
Before choosing to crop your dog‘s ears, consulting with your veterinarian is highly recommended. Your veterinarian will assess the potential risks involved with the procedure which include but are not limited to complications during surgery like excessive bleeding, infections, anesthesia reactions postoperative pain management), and expected recovery times.
Additionally, certain breeds like Pit Bulls require special care after this procedure due among other reasons major stress experienced. Counseling by a licensed behavior specialist subsequent to surgery may be necessary depending on your dog’s condition since popping or scratching his/her ear might tear up stitches thus causing severe injuries leading to more severe consequences such as complete loss of hearing capacity over time.
There are also legal implications when it comes to cropping dogs’ ears. In several states within the United States for instance California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania have passed legislation outlawing the practice unless specifically for medical reasons. This means that any individual caught cropping a dog’s ears can face both civil and criminal charges.
In conclusion, while an American Bully’s cropped ears have become almost a signature feature of the breed, it’s important to put the animal’s health and wellbeing before aesthetics. This can only be achieved when professionals get involved right from the early stages of considering weighing whether or not these procedures are necessary. A thorough consultation with your veterinarian should always be done to discuss each dog individually as well as weigh other considerations such as impacts on its behavior leading up to making an informed decision.

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