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In the Luo language, John Lacambel says, "Hello! This is Lacambel here at 102 Mega FM. It is Thursday and the time is now 10 p.m. This is Come Back Home." During the height of the 20-year-long brutal war with the Lord's Resistance Army in northern Uganda, Lacambel was broadcasting Come Back Home up to three times a week to counter LRA propaganda. During the height of the 20-year-long brutal war with the Lord's Resistance Army in northern Uganda, Lacambel was broadcasting Come Back Home up to three times a week to counter LRA propaganda.
We are witnessing political, social and economic exclusion of young people in many countries around the world. Frustration and resentment are mounting. We feel the power of these young people. We fear their anger and their numbers. But we don't listen to what they are saying. We need to stop seeing young people as a threat and make them part of the solution.
The problem today is not that religion still exists or that some people are religious.The problem lies in the animosity that persists between the different religions. The reality is that religious diversity is not likely to disappear. Acceptance and encouragement of coexistence between all religions is what will bring us toward a more peaceful society.
In Norway, 1814 is known by many as "The Year of Miracles" because of the huge national and political changes that suddenly and rapidly took place that year. 1814 is the starting point for modern Norwegian democracy. It had both a national and a democratic element: independence for the state of Norway and liberty for Norwegian citizens
The Jewish community in Canada didn't even concentrate on Israeli politics until the Six Day War in 1967. Resulting, however, from the fear that Israeli Jews were facing a second Holocaust, as well from a new confidence that was born out of decisive victory in the war, Israel was officially adopted by the Canadian Jewish mainstream.
The recent troubles in the south that sprung up only a month ago, and the instability that has resulted, has pressed that African region to the precipice. But just this week, the Harper government, through its Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), has recommended, "that Canada consider downgrading its development program (in Sudan), or exiting entirely."
Five years ago, my friend and her husband decided to leave Toronto and relocate to Nairobi, with their kids, to be closer to his family. The shopping mall, Westgate, where this weekend's incomprehensible act of terrorism took place is three miles away from their home. They have lost friends and acquaintances.
Our son graduated from high school in June. He's grateful. Living in North America with access to public school is a luxury that we will never take for granted. As he walked across the stage, I thought about the 60 million children in our world who are not getting an education. An education is the way out of poverty and the ultimate peace weapon to end war.
January is the perfect month to re-calibrate and set intentions for the year ahead. Of course, some help from an internationally renowned Buddhist teacher certainly can't hurt. U.K.-based Buddhist teacher Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will give a free talk in Toronto on Wednesday, January 30 on Meditation & Modern Buddhism.
Whenever Hamas attacks Israel, who responds with the bombing of Gaza, opinions are wide spread. Often they are tainted by racism, xenophobia, and all out insanity. That is a huge problem when you look at America's relationship with Israel, and how many in Washington, and the media, side with the 62-year-old country.


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If our skin and bones can heal and recover, are you also wondering why can’t your tooth do the same on a dental cavity? One of the incredible abilities of the body is to recover and heal itself after an illness or a trauma. However, many patients are curious if it is possible to reverse cavities or, at least, stop them from getting worse.
Is it possible to reverse or stop a cavity from getting worse?
Weakened enamel or the early stage of tooth decay can still be saved and reversed by replenishing the lost minerals in the tooth enamel. However, once the bacteria reaches the dentin, it becomes a point of no return. Demineralization appears as the white spot on the surface of our tooth that loses minerals due to the acid produced by plaque.
Our tooth enamel is the strongest substance in our body. However, it does not contain a live tissue that it can use to regenerate and heal itself. Once the bacteria have successfully cut through the enamel, there will be no barrier to prevent the bacteria from affecting the internal parts of the tooth.
Knowing more about cavities
A dental cavity is caused by the acids released by the disease-causing bacteria from the plaque around the tooth. It only takes about 4 to 12 hours for the bacteria to use the starch and sugar and build an invisible and sticky biofilm around your teeth called plaque.
Due to poor oral hygiene, the bacteria in the plaque produce acids that remove minerals from your tooth enamel. The constant release of acids will weaken your tooth enamel until it opens up and gets infiltrated by the bacteria.
Progression of a dental cavity
Contrary to popular belief, dental cavities do not start when you see holes in your tooth or when your tooth starts to hurt. Bacteria are sneakier than you think since they silently start dental cavities by targeting the enamel.
Here is how a cavity starts and gets worse with poor dental hygiene and if left untreated:
- Demineralization: The bacteria in plaque will release acids to weaken the enamel. Due to mineral loss, the affected part will dry up and turn into white spots on the surface of your tooth.
- Breakdown of tooth enamel: Constant exposure of the tooth enamel to the strong acids from the bacteria will weaken the enamel until small cavities start to emerge on the tooth surface.
- Dentin damage: With poor oral hygiene and failure to restore the lost minerals in the tooth enamel, the bacteria will progress to the internal parts of the tooth. Once the bacteria break through the enamel, they will start to attack the dentin or softer part of our teeth. Dentin contains fluid and cells that can speed up tooth decay and cause pain and tooth sensitivity.
- Pulp decay: The final target of cavity-causing bacteria is the dental pulp that gives access to the tooth root, nerves, and blood vessels. At this stage, your gums will start to swell and get painful.
- Tooth abscess: Once the bacteria overtake the pulp, it will move further down the tooth root and cause tooth abscess or pus. At this point, a root canal or tooth extraction would be the best treatment, depending on the extent of the cavity.
Visit Soft Touch Dental and save your tooth from a dental cavity before it is too late
The sneaky disease-causing bacteria in our mouth only waits for the right opportunity to attack our teeth. One missed brushing or flossing session can help them advance in attacking the tooth enamel. Good oral hygiene and frequent dental visits will always be the key to strong and healthy tooth enamel in preventing cavities.
If you notice early signs of a dental cavity, visit our dental team as soon as possible. Soft Touch Dental provides preventive and restorative services in Florissant, MO to prevent and treat dental cavities in all stages.
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All of our work is carried out in-house. The refurbishment process can vary from
24 hours, to 72 hours for a full factory finish depending on the style of Wheel.
A large number of other wheel refubishment companies out source parts of their work to us
Our large oven holds up to 36 wheels at a time
Our state of the art CNC lathe for diamond cutting alloy wheels
We dont use any fillers. All damage is TIG welded. We can also repair cracked and buckled wheels
We don't do a quick 'touch up' from the back of a van.
All of our wheels are fully stripped and powder coated inside and out, as they would have been from the factory when new.
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Upon collection of your Vehicle it is the Customer’s responsibility to re-check Tyre pressures and Wheel Nut Torque settings. Our fully trained Staff will only use Manufacturer and Industry standard guidelines and recommended settings when carrying out any work.
Paint It UK LTD takes no responsibility for the condition of customers ‘TPMS’ Wheel Pressure Sensors or breakages during removal of the valve or stem. These parts are prone to corrosion and in many cases, are a single use rubber valve that has to be replaced every time according to Vehicle Manufacturers upon removal and during Tyre fitting/changing.
Our powder coated finishes are covered with a 3 Year Guarantee upon Date of Invoice. This does not cover Kerbing, Tyre Machine damage or poor use of cleaning materials or wire brushes.
Our Guarantee does not include Diamond Cut finishes. Diamond Cutting is a very precise process which requires specialist equipment and extended time to reproduce to a Factory Finish. Corrosion is a common issue with Diamond Cut finishes, the process of applying a long lasting Powder Coat Lacquer to a Machine Polished Metal surface requires great knowledge and skill regarding baking processes, techniques in application and materials used. Something as simple as a stone chip, slight kerbing, tyre changing or even washing wheels new or refurbished with unsuitable chemicals can cause the Lacquer to deteriorate very quickly and appear cloudy or completely flake away from the surface.
Diamond Cutting requires a thin layer of material to be removed from the surface of the profile of the Wheel using CNC Lathing equipment. Diamond Cut Wheels can only be refurbished a certain amount of times depending on the style of wheel. There are a few common issues with Diamond Cutting that are important to be mindful of.
Wheels that are heavily damaged, out of shape or buckled will need to be TIG Welded, straightened or in extreme cases even need replacing with a completely new Wheel. The quality of Metal used when manufacturing an Alloy Wheel greatly affects how a Wheel will Weld and Machine. Straightening Wheels can improve the balancing and finish of a wheel vastly, but can also lead to Wheels fracturing and requiring further Welding or replacing.
If a Wheel has been Diamond Cut before, or requires more surface material to be machined than for example another Wheel from the same set, two main issues can arise. The first being the shape of a spoke or outer lip may become less prominent or change completely. The second is a term known as a ‘Mapping Line’. Mapping Lines become visible along edges and corners of spokes during the Diamond Cutting process when a Wheel has been machined previously causing the fine amounts of metal being removed to reveal a smooth border of Powder Coat Primer high-lighting the polished surface. We will always aim to minimise to what extent these Mapping Lines appear and our highly skilled Wheel Technicians will advise customers on what to expect and of any issues that may occur when refurbishing their Wheels in an honest and professional manner always.
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To mark this important occasion, the Bundesliga is holding its 'International Weeks Against Racism' until 24 March. This initiative in the stadiums of the clubs in the first and second tiers is supported by the German Football League (DFL) and is obviously actively backed by TSG Hoffenheim too. The entire club would like to place on record its backing for the following statement:
"Football overcomes borders, builds bridges and connects people – regardless of their beliefs, origins, skin colour or sexual orientation. More than 80,000 football matches bring together nine million sports enthusiasts in Germany each week. Around 7.1 million people in Germany – more than 8.5 percent of the population – are members of a football club. Our football clubs carry out important integration work, as they bring together people of different origins and religions. In our sport, the values of mutual respect, fair play and solidarity stand above all else. It doesn't matter whether it's at home or away: we won't watch on impassively if hate and violence are on the rise. For that reason, we are supporting this year's 'International Weeks Against Racism'. We would like to call upon all football enthusiasts to show the red card to words that are racist or discriminatory in any other way! We stand together – against racism and for 100 percent human dignity. Because there is no such thing as a bit of human dignity."
Already this season, TSG have imposed nationwide stadium bans on three supporters for extreme-right conduct during the Champions League away game at Olympique Lyon. TSG will not tolerate this conduct and issued the following clear message: "TSG Hoffenheim condemn the incidents. The club stands for tolerance, integration and respect. Our men's and women's teams at both youth and senior level consist of players from 34 different countries who are united as one."

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Hello everyone, and welcome to E’s Motocross Blog! I am “E” and here is the quick story and history of E’s Motocross Blog.
I have always had a passion for dirt bikes, and have been riding in my hometown of Murray Bridge, South Australia since I was only eight years old. Throughout my years of riding I have learned a thing or two, and I really wanted to share my knowledge with other riders, and in turn learn some new things from them. Ultimately the best way to learn is to learn from others experiences. However, when searching I realized that there are not many motocross blogs for Australian riders out there on the web. This made it really difficult for me to pass on my experiences and also learn from other Australian riders like myself. That was when the idea hit me, and I decided to create E’s Motocross Blog.
I started blog back in August of 2010 and it’s grown a lot since then. There is now so much information on that blog that you can find almost anything you are looking for in the world of dirt biking, motocross, supercross, endurocross, pit biking, etc etc. The advice, tips, how-to’s, and stories that you guys have to share truly are amazing. It is great to see riders helping each other learn new things, and in turn learning new things themselves.
So, get out there on the blog and look for anything that interests you. If it has to do with the world of dirt biking and racing, you will be sure to find it on E’s Motocross Blog. Additionally, I encourage you to add your own insights and tips in the comments. I and all of the other users of E’s Motocross Blog are excited to read them.
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The Ausf. F tanks that received the new, longer, KwK 40 L/43 gun were named Ausf. F2 (with the designation Sd.Kfz. 161/1). The tank increased in weight to 23.6 tonnes (26.0 short tons). One hundred and seventy-five Ausf. F2s were produced from March 1942 to July 1942. Three months after beginning production, the Panzer IV Ausf. F2 was renamed Ausf. G.
During its production run from May 1942 to June 1943, the Panzer IV Ausf. G went through further modifications, including another armor upgrade. Given that the tank was reaching its viable limit, to avoid a corresponding weight increase, the appliqué 20-millimetre (0.79 in) steel plates were removed from its side armor, which instead had its base thickness increased to 30 millimetres (1.18 in). The weight saved was transferred to the front, which had a 30-millimetre (1.18 in) face-hardened appliqué steel plate welded (later bolted) to the glacis—in total, frontal armor was now 80 mm (3.15 in) thick. This decision to increase frontal armor was favorably received according to troop reports on November 8, 1942, despite technical problems of the driving system due to added weight. At this point, it was decided that 50% of Panzer IV productions would be fitted with 30 mm thick additional armor plates. Subsequently on January 5, 1943, Hitler decided to make all Panzer IV with 80 mm frontal armor. To simplify production, the vision ports on either side of the turret and on the right turret front were removed, while a rack for two spare road wheels was installed on the track guard on the left side of the hull. Complementing this, brackets for seven spare track links were added to the glacis plate. For operation in high temperatures, the engine's ventilation was improved by creating slits over the engine deck to the rear of the chassis, and cold weather performance was boosted by adding a device to heat the engine's coolant, as well as a starter fluid injector. A new light replaced the original headlight, and the signal port on the turret was removed. On March 19, 1943, the first Panzer IV with Schürzen skirts on its sides and turret was exhibited. The double hatch for the commander's cupola was replaced by a single round hatch from very late model Ausf. G. and the cupola was up-armored as well. In April 1943, the KwK 40 L/43 was replaced by the longer 75-millimetre (2.95 in) KwK 40 L/48 gun, with a redesigned multi-baffle muzzle brake with improved recoil efficiency.


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Gene transfer between bacterial species is an important mechanism for adaptation. For example, sets of genes that confer the ability to form nitrogen-fixing root nodules on host plants have frequently moved between Rhizobium species. It is not clear, though, whether such transfer is exceptional, or if frequent inter-species introgression is typical. To address this, we sequenced the genomes of 196 isolates of the Rhizobium leguminosarum species complex obtained from root nodules of white clover (Trifolium repens). Core gene phylogeny placed the isolates into five distinct genospecies that show high intra-genospecies recombination rates and remarkably different demographic histories. Most gene phylogenies were largely concordant with the genospecies, indicating that recent gene transfer between genospecies was rare. In contrast, very similar symbiosis gene sequences were found in two or more genospecies, suggesting recent horizontal transfer. The replication and conjugative transfer genes of the plasmids carrying the symbiosis genes showed a similar pattern, implying that introgression occurred by conjugative plasmid transfer. The only other regions that showed strong phylogenetic discordance with the genospecies classification were two small chromosomal clusters, one neighbouring a conjugative transfer system. Phage-related sequences were observed in the genomes, but appeared to have very limited impact on introgression. Introgression among these closely-related species has been very limited, confined to the symbiosis plasmids and a few chromosomal islands. Both introgress through conjugative transfer, but have been subject to different types of selective forces.
Plantibacter flavus, Curtobacterium herbarum, Paenibacillus taichungensis, and Rhizobium selenitireducens Endophytes Provide Host-Specific Growth Promotion of Arabidopsis thaliana, Basil, Lettuce, and Bok Choy Plants.
A collection of bacterial endophytes isolated from stem tissues of plants growing in soils highly contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons were screened for plant growth-promoting capabilities. Twenty-seven endophytic isolates significantly improved the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana plants in comparison to that of uninoculated control plants. The five most beneficial isolates, one strain each of Curtobacterium herbarum, Paenibacillus taichungensis, and Rhizobium selenitireducens and two strains of Plantibacter flavus were further examined for growth promotion in Arabidopsis, lettuce, basil, and bok choy plants. Host-specific plant growth promotion was observed when plants were inoculated with the five bacterial strains. P. flavus strain M251 increased the total biomass and total root length of Arabidopsis plants by 4.7 and 5.8 times, respectively, over that of control plants and improved lettuce and basil root growth, while P. flavus strain M259 promoted Arabidopsis shoot and root growth, lettuce and basil root growth, and bok choy shoot growth. A genome comparison between P. flavus strains M251 and M259 showed that both genomes contain up to 70 actinobacterial putative plant-associated genes and genes involved in known plant-beneficial pathways, such as those for auxin and cytokinin biosynthesis and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase production. This study provides evidence of direct plant growth promotion by Plantibacter flavusIMPORTANCE The discovery of new plant growth-promoting bacteria is necessary for the continued development of biofertilizers, which are environmentally friendly and cost-efficient alternatives to conventional chemical fertilizers. Biofertilizer effects on plant growth can be inconsistent due to the complexity of plant-microbe interactions, as the same bacteria can be beneficial to the growth of some plant species and neutral or detrimental to others. We examined a set of bacterial endophytes isolated from plants growing in a unique petroleum-contaminated environment to discover plant growth-promoting bacteria. We show that strains of Plantibacter flavus exhibit strain-specific plant growth-promoting effects on four different plant species.Copyright © 2019 American Society for Microbiology.
Genome Sequence of Rhizobium jaguaris CCGE525T, a Strain Isolated from Calliandra grandiflora Nodules from a Rain Forest in Mexico.
We present the genome sequence of Rhizobium jaguaris CCGE525T, a nitrogen-fixing bacterium isolated from nodules of Calliandra grandiflora. CCGE525T belongs to Rhizobium tropici group A, represents the symbiovar calliandrae, and forms nitrogen-fixing nodules in Phaseolus vulgaris. Genome-based metrics and phylogenomic approaches support Rhizobium jaguaris as a novel species.
Genome mining identifies cepacin as a plant-protective metabolite of the biopesticidal bacterium Burkholderia ambifaria.
Beneficial microorganisms are widely used in agriculture for control of plant pathogens, but a lack of efficacy and safety information has limited the exploitation of multiple promising biopesticides. We applied phylogeny-led genome mining, metabolite analyses and biological control assays to define the efficacy of Burkholderia ambifaria, a naturally beneficial bacterium with proven biocontrol properties but potential pathogenic risk. A panel of 64 B.?ambifaria strains demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against priority plant pathogens. Genome sequencing, specialized metabolite biosynthetic gene cluster mining and metabolite analysis revealed an armoury of known and unknown pathways within B.?ambifaria. The biosynthetic gene cluster responsible for the production of the metabolite cepacin was identified and directly shown to mediate protection of germinating crops against Pythium damping-off disease. B.?ambifaria maintained biopesticidal protection and overall fitness in the soil after deletion of its third replicon, a non-essential plasmid associated with virulence in Burkholderia?cepacia complex bacteria. Removal of the third replicon reduced B.?ambifaria persistence in a murine respiratory infection model. Here, we show that by using interdisciplinary phylogenomic, metabolomic and functional approaches, the mode of action of natural biological control agents related to pathogens can be systematically established to facilitate their future exploitation.
Diversity of phytobeneficial traits revealed by whole-genome analysis of worldwide-isolated phenazine-producing Pseudomonas spp.
Plant-beneficial Pseudomonas spp. competitively colonize the rhizosphere and display plant-growth promotion and/or disease-suppression activities. Some strains within the P. fluorescens species complex produce phenazine derivatives, such as phenazine-1-carboxylic acid. These antimicrobial compounds are broadly inhibitory to numerous soil-dwelling plant pathogens and play a role in the ecological competence of phenazine-producing Pseudomonas spp. We assembled a collection encompassing 63 strains representative of the worldwide diversity of plant-beneficial phenazine-producing Pseudomonas spp. In this study, we report the sequencing of 58 complete genomes using PacBio RS II sequencing technology. Distributed among four subgroups within the P. fluorescens species complex, the diversity of our collection is reflected by the large pangenome which accounts for 25 413 protein-coding genes. We identified genes and clusters encoding for numerous phytobeneficial traits, including antibiotics, siderophores and cyclic lipopeptides biosynthesis, some of which were previously unknown in these microorganisms. Finally, we gained insight into the evolutionary history of the phenazine biosynthetic operon. Given its diverse genomic context, it is likely that this operon was relocated several times during Pseudomonas evolution. Our findings acknowledge the tremendous diversity of plant-beneficial phenazine-producing Pseudomonas spp., paving the way for comparative analyses to identify new genetic determinants involved in biocontrol, plant-growth promotion and rhizosphere competence. © 2018 Society for Applied Microbiology and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Nodule bacteria from the cultured legume Phaseolus dumosus (belonging to the Phaseolus vulgaris cross-inoculation group) with common tropici phenotypic characteristics and symbiovar but distinctive phylogenomic position and chromid.
Phaseolus dumosus is an endemic species from mountain tops in Mexico that was found in traditional agriculture areas in Veracruz, Mexico. P. dumosus plants were identified by ITS sequences and their nodules were collected from agricultural fields or from trap plant experiments in the laboratory. Bacteria from P. dumosus nodules were identified as belonging to the phaseoli-etli-leguminosarum (PEL) or to the tropici group by 16S rRNA gene sequences. We obtained complete closed genomes from two P. dumosus isolates CCGE531 and CCGE532 that were phylogenetically placed within the tropici group but with a distinctive phylogenomic position and low average nucleotide identity (ANI). CCGE531 and CCGE532 had common phenotypic characteristics with tropici type B rhizobial symbionts. Genome synteny analysis and ANI showed that P. dumosus isolates had different chromids and our analysis suggests that chromids have independently evolved in different lineages of the Rhizobium genus. Finally, we considered that P. dumosus and Phaseolus vulgaris plants belong to the same cross-inoculation group since they have conserved symbiotic affinites for rhizobia.Copyright © 2018 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
Evolution of Goat’s Rue Rhizobia (Neorhizobium galegae): Analysis of Polymorphism of the Nitrogen Fixation and Nodule Formation Genes
The goat’s rue rhizobia (Neorhizobium galegae) represent a convenient model to study the evolution and speciation of symbiotic bacteria. This rhizobial species is composed of two biovars (bv. orientalis and bv. officinalis), which form N2-fixing nodules with certain species of goat’s rue (Galega orientalis and G. officinalis). The cross-inoculation between them results in the formation of nodules unable to fix nitrogen. On the basis of the data on the whole-genome sequencing, we studied the nucleotide polymorphism of 11 N. galegae strains isolated from the North Caucasus ecosystems, where G. orientalis has higher diversity than G. officinalis. The low level of differences in the polymorphism within the group of the sym genes in comparison with the nonsymbiotic genes can be associated with the active participation of host plants in the evolution of rhizobia. The intragenic polymorphism of bv. orientalis proved to be significantly higher than that of bv. officinalis. The level of polymorphism of nonsymbiotic genes was lower than that of the symbiotic genes, which are functionally more homogeneous. The divergence of the nitrogen fixation genes (nif/fix) is more pronounced than that of the nodule formation genes (nod) in the N. galegae biovars. These facts indicate the leading role of the host-specific nitrogen fixation in the evolution of the studied rizhobial species.
Iron-associated protein interaction networks reveal the key functional modules related to survival and virulence of Pasteurella multocida.
Pasteurella multocida causes respiratory infectious diseases in a multitude of birds and mammals. A number of virulence-associated genes were reported across different strains of P. multocida, including those involved in the iron transport and metabolism. Comparative iron-associated genes of P. multocida among different animal hosts towards their interaction networks have not been fully revealed. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the iron-associated genes from core- and pan-genomes of fourteen P. multocida strains and to construct iron-associated protein interaction networks using genome-scale network analysis which might be associated with the virulence. Results showed that these fourteen strains had 1587 genes in the core-genome and 3400 genes constituting their pan-genome. Out of these, 2651 genes associated with iron transport and metabolism were selected to construct the protein interaction networks and 361 genes were incorporated into the iron-associated protein interaction network (iPIN) consisting of nine different iron-associated functional modules. After comparing with the virulence factor database (VFDB), 21 virulence-associated proteins were determined and 11 of these belonged to the heme biosynthesis module. From this study, the core heme biosynthesis module and the core outer membrane hemoglobin receptor HgbA were proposed as candidate targets to design novel antibiotics and vaccines for preventing pasteurellosis across the serotypes or animal hosts for enhanced precision agriculture to ensure sustainability in food security. Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Global-level population genomics reveals differential effects of geography and phylogeny on horizontal gene transfer in soil bacteria.
Although microorganisms are known to dominate Earth’s biospheres and drive biogeochemical cycling, little is known about the geographic distributions of microbial populations or the environmental factors that pattern those distributions. We used a global-level hierarchical sampling scheme to comprehensively characterize the evolutionary relationships and distributional limitations of the nitrogen-fixing bacterial symbionts of the crop chickpea, generating 1,027 draft whole-genome sequences at the level of bacterial populations, including 14 high-quality PacBio genomes from a phylogenetically representative subset. We find that diverse Mesorhizobium taxa perform symbiosis with chickpea and have largely overlapping global distributions. However, sampled locations cluster based on the phylogenetic diversity of Mesorhizobium populations, and diversity clusters correspond to edaphic and environmental factors, primarily soil type and latitude. Despite long-standing evolutionary divergence and geographic isolation, the diverse taxa observed to nodulate chickpea share a set of integrative conjugative elements (ICEs) that encode the major functions of the symbiosis. This symbiosis ICE takes 2 forms in the bacterial chromosome-tripartite and monopartite-with tripartite ICEs confined to a broadly distributed superspecies clade. The pairwise evolutionary relatedness of these elements is controlled as much by geographic distance as by the evolutionary relatedness of the background genome. In contrast, diversity in the broader gene content of Mesorhizobium genomes follows a tight linear relationship with core genome phylogenetic distance, with little detectable effect of geography. These results illustrate how geography and demography can operate differentially on the evolution of bacterial genomes and offer useful insights for the development of improved technologies for sustainable agriculture.
Phosphorus (P) is a limiting element for plant growth. Several root microbes, including arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), have the capacity to improve plant nutrition and their abundance is known to depend on P fertility. However, how complex root-associated bacterial and fungal communities respond to various levels of P supplementation remains ill-defined. Here we investigated the responses of the root-associated bacteria and fungi to varying levels of P supply using 16S rRNA gene and internal transcribed spacer amplicon sequencing. We grew Petunia, which forms symbiosis with AMF, and the nonmycorrhizal model species Arabidopsis as a control in a soil that is limiting in plant-available P and we then supplemented the plants with complete fertilizer solutions that varied only in their phosphate concentrations. We searched for microbes, whose abundances varied by P fertilization, tested whether a core microbiota responding to the P treatments could be identified and asked whether bacterial and fungal co-occurrence patterns change in response to the varying P levels. Root microbiota composition varied substantially in response to the varying P application. A core microbiota was not identified as different bacterial and fungal groups responded to low-P conditions in Arabidopsis and Petunia. Microbes with P-dependent abundance patterns included Mortierellomycotina in Arabidopsis, while in Petunia, they included AMF and their symbiotic endobacteria. Of note, the P-dependent root colonization by AMF was reliably quantified by sequencing. The fact that the root microbiotas of the two plant species responded differently to low-P conditions suggests that plant species specificity would need to be considered for the eventual development of microbial products that improve plant P nutrition.
Complete Assembly of the Genome of an Acidovorax citrulli Strain Reveals a Naturally Occurring Plasmid in This Species.
Acidovorax citrulli is the causal agent of bacterial fruit blotch (BFB), a serious threat to cucurbit crop production worldwide. Based on genetic and phenotypic properties, A. citrulli strains are divided into two major groups: group I strains have been generally isolated from melon and other non-watermelon cucurbits, while group II strains are closely associated with watermelon. In a previous study, we reported the genome of the group I model strain, M6. At that time, the M6 genome was sequenced by MiSeq Illumina technology, with reads assembled into 139 contigs. Here, we report the assembly of the M6 genome following sequencing with PacBio technology. This approach not only allowed full assembly of the M6 genome, but it also revealed the occurrence of a ~53 kb plasmid. The M6 plasmid, named pACM6, was further confirmed by plasmid extraction, Southern-blot analysis of restricted fragments and obtention of M6-derivative cured strains. pACM6 occurs at low copy numbers (average of ~4.1 ± 1.3 chromosome equivalents) in A. citrulli M6 and contains 63 open reading frames (ORFs), most of which (55.6%) encoding hypothetical proteins. The plasmid contains several genes encoding type IV secretion components, and typical plasmid-borne genes involved in plasmid maintenance, replication and transfer. The plasmid also carries an operon encoding homologs of a Fic-VbhA toxin-antitoxin (TA) module. Transcriptome data from A. citrulli M6 revealed that, under the tested conditions, the genes encoding the components of this TA system are among the highest expressed genes in pACM6. Whether this TA module plays a role in pACM6 maintenance is still to be determined. Leaf infiltration and seed transmission assays revealed that, under tested conditions, the loss of pACM6 did not affect the virulence of A. citrulli M6. We also show that pACM6 or similar plasmids are present in several group I strains, but absent in all tested group II strains of A. citrulli.
Development of a metabolic pathway transfer and genomic integration system for the syngas-fermenting bacterium Clostridium ljungdahlii.
Clostridium spp. can synthesize valuable chemicals and fuels by utilizing diverse waste-stream substrates, including starchy biomass, lignocellulose, and industrial waste gases. However, metabolic engineering in Clostridium spp. is challenging due to the low efficiency of gene transfer and genomic integration of entire biosynthetic pathways.We have developed a reliable gene transfer and genomic integration system for the syngas-fermenting bacterium Clostridium ljungdahlii based on the conjugal transfer of donor plasmids containing large transgene cassettes (>?5 kb) followed by the inducible activation of Himar1 transposase to promote integration. We established a conjugation protocol for the efficient generation of transconjugants using the Gram-positive origins of replication repL and repH. We also investigated the impact of DNA methylation on conjugation efficiency by testing donor constructs with all possible combinations of Dam and Dcm methylation patterns, and used bisulfite conversion and PacBio sequencing to determine the DNA methylation profile of the C. ljungdahlii genome, resulting in the detection of four sequence motifs with N6-methyladenosine. As proof of concept, we demonstrated the transfer and genomic integration of a heterologous acetone biosynthesis pathway using a Himar1 transposase system regulated by a xylose-inducible promoter. The functionality of the integrated pathway was confirmed by detecting enzyme proteotypic peptides and the formation of acetone and isopropanol by C. ljungdahlii cultures utilizing syngas as a carbon and energy source.The developed multi-gene delivery system offers a versatile tool to integrate and stably express large biosynthetic pathways in the industrial promising syngas-fermenting microorganism C. ljungdahlii. The simple transfer and stable integration of large gene clusters (like entire biosynthetic pathways) is expanding the range of possible fermentation products of heterologously expressing recombinant strains. We also believe that the developed gene delivery system can be adapted to other clostridial strains as well.
Comparative Genomic Analyses Reveal Core-Genome-Wide Genes Under Positive Selection and Major Regulatory Hubs in Outlier Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Genomic information for outlier strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is exiguous when compared with classical strains. We sequenced and constructed the complete genome of an environmental strain CR1 of P. aeruginosa and performed the comparative genomic analysis. It clustered with the outlier group, hence we scaled up the analyses to understand the differences in environmental and clinical outlier strains. We identified eight new regions of genomic plasticity and a plasmid pCR1 with a VirB/D4 complex followed by trimeric auto-transporter that can induce virulence phenotype in the genome of strain CR1. Virulence genotype analysis revealed that strain CR1 lacked hemolytic phospholipase C and D, three genes for LPS biosynthesis and had reduced antibiotic resistance genes when compared with clinical strains. Genes belonging to proteases, bacterial exporters and DNA stabilization were found to be under strong positive selection, thus facilitating pathogenicity and survival of the outliers. The outliers had the complete operon for the production of vibrioferrin, a siderophore present in plant growth promoting bacteria. The competence to acquire multidrug resistance and new virulence factors makes these strains a potential threat. However, we identified major regulatory hubs that can be used as drug targets against both the classical and outlier groups.

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This show is a true masterpiece. It’s one of the most honest, emotionally moving and truly contemporary pieces of theatre since Next to Normal.
The musical theatre reviews featured here are written by reviewers, not critics. These impressions and opinions are from individuals passionate about musical theatre and represent, in most cases, one observation of one performance. The primary purpose in publishing reviews is to help patrons decide whether a production is a good use of their time and entertainment budget. Our reviewers are also encouraged to creatively shine a light on particularly good work done onstage and backstage, understanding that successful productions happen because of the work of many. Finally, ChicagolandMusicalTheatre's reviewers are asked to walk into a show expecting enjoyable entertainment—because that's the mindset of patrons who buy tickets to professional theatre.
It wouldn’t just take genius to find new surprises within this material; it would take real chutzpah. Jim Corti and Brenda Didier, as director and choreographer, respectively, deliver on both fronts and all without compromising Brooks’s gleeful anarchy.
Chicago gets shellacked by ice and freezing cold, but at Underscore Theatre, the show goes on. Shows, plural, actually.
What is the role of identity politics among women of color? Who defines who is black? What is the social and political impact of marching versus singing? And why do women always end up doing the hard work that men won’t do?
But son of a gun, It Works. And Porchlight’s production — a regional premiere extended as it opened — proves one can deliver the goods without breaking the bank.

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Herpes Labialis Symptoms And Prevention
Herpes labialis manifests itself by the appearance of small red blisters on the lips, mouth and areas around them. In case you develop sores on the inside of your mouth and gums, it’s referred to as herpes stomatitis. Cold sores are a more commonly used term to describe herpes labialis. When you experience your first herpes outbreak you might feel unusual symptoms like tingling and burning on your lips or mouth followed by the appearance of small lesions that later start oozing clear liquid that is very contagious. Later your cold sores form blisters that usually take a few days to mature and eventually fall off. The average duration of herpes labialis is usually 2-3 weeks.
There’s currently no known cure for herpes labialis, however, your doctor can recommend you use some topical solutions to lessen the discomfort and pain associated with these cold sores. In some individuals, the pain is quite severe and might require some prescription pain killers. Lysine herpes treatment has been recommended for some patients with frequent virus flare ups; however, more research is still needed to validate this treatment.
After your initial herpes outbreak the virus can stay in the dormant condition for many years before it becomes active again. Certain predisposing circumstances that are specific to each patient can trigger virus reactivation like an illness, sun exposure, medical intervention, severe stress and many others.
It’s not always possible to prevent contracting herpes labialis, however you can take measure to lessen your chances of picking up herpes simplex virus by eliminating direct contact and sharing objects with a person in the active virus stage. Additional measures should be taken for sanitizing towels, bed sheets, toiletry objects and silverware to avoid passion on the herpes labialis to other family members.
Herpes labialis is highly contagious and it’s quite possible to spread the virus to other parts of your own body like your eyes, in this case the condition is referred to as herpes keratitis. Frequent hand washings and proper personal hygiene are simply a must.


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We start with a square of Love-The-Taste dough, add a bunch of onions in the middle, roll into a 'pocket', and bake.
You've now got an even more moist bread to snack on combined with the subtle taste of onion!
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Anonymous Instagram Accounts: The Key to Privacy in the Digital Age
In an increasingly interconnected world, maintaining privacy online has become a top concern for many users. This is where anonymous Instagram accounts come into play, offering a key solution to protect your identity in the digital age. Whether you’re a social media influencer looking to preserve your personal life or an individual craving a safe space, these accounts give you the freedom to express yourself without the fear of being traced or exposed.
With the power to remain anonymous, these accounts provide a shield against cyberbullying, unwanted attention, and potential privacy breaches. By carefully choosing what information to reveal and what to keep hidden, you can enjoy the benefits of social media without compromising your privacy.
In today’s article, we will delve deeper into the advantages and practicalities of creating and managing an anonymous Instagram account. We will explore the techniques to ensure your identity remains undisclosed and offer tips on how to maintain an engaging and authentic online presence while safeguarding your privacy.
Join us as we uncover the world of anonymous Instagram accounts and discover how they can empower you in the digital realm.
Why privacy is important in the digital age
In today’s hyperconnected world, privacy has become a valuable commodity. With the increasing prevalence of data breaches, online scams, and cyberbullying, it’s more important than ever to safeguard your personal information. By using anonymous Instagram accounts, you can maintain a level of privacy and control over your online presence.
Privacy allows individuals to express themselves freely without the fear of judgment or harassment. It creates a safe space for sharing personal thoughts, experiences, and creative work, without the risk of unwanted attention or intrusion. Anonymous Instagram accounts offer a way to embrace the benefits of social media while protecting your identity.
Risks and dangers of using personal Instagram accounts
Using personal Instagram accounts can expose users to a myriad of risks and dangers. From cyberbullying to identity theft, the potential consequences of sharing personal information online are vast. Hackers can easily gain access to personal data and use it for malicious purposes. Additionally, sharing personal information on a public account can attract unwanted attention from stalkers or trolls.
But it’s not just external threats that pose risks. Even well-intentioned friends or acquaintances can inadvertently expose your personal information to a wider audience. With an anonymous Instagram account, you can minimize these risks and protect your privacy.
Benefits of having an anonymous Instagram account
Creating an anonymous Instagram account offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it allows you to maintain a separation between your personal and public life. This is particularly important for social media influencers who want to preserve their privacy while still engaging with their audience. By using an anonymous account, they can share content without revealing personal details.
Secondly, anonymous Instagram accounts provide a safe space for individuals to express themselves without the fear of judgment or consequences. This can be particularly empowering for marginalized communities or those who feel uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences openly. Anonymity allows for a more authentic and honest expression of self.
Finally, anonymous accounts can also serve as a creative outlet for those who prefer to remain behind the scenes. By focusing on content rather than personal identity, individuals can showcase their talents and passions without the pressure of self-promotion.
How to create an anonymous Instagram account
Creating an anonymous Instagram account is a straightforward process. Here are the key steps:
1. Choose a unique username: Select a username that doesn’t reveal any personal information or is easily connected to your real identity. Avoid using your real name, birthdate, or any other identifiable information.
2. Set up a separate email address: Create a new email address that is not linked to your personal information. This will ensure that your anonymous Instagram account remains separate from your personal accounts.
3. Use a VPN: To further enhance your anonymity, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) to mask your IP address and location. This will make it more difficult for others to trace your online activity back to you.
4. Avoid linking to other social media accounts: To maintain your anonymity, refrain from linking your anonymous Instagram account to any other social media platforms. This will prevent others from connecting your accounts and potentially revealing your identity.
5. Limit personal information: When setting up your anonymous Instagram account, be mindful of the information you share in your bio and profile. Avoid revealing personal details such as your location, workplace, or real name.
By following these steps, you can create an anonymous Instagram account that protects your identity and privacy.
Tips for maintaining anonymity on Instagram
While creating an anonymous Instagram account is a good first step, it’s essential to take additional measures to maintain your anonymity. Here are some tips to help you stay under the radar:
1. Be mindful of your content: Avoid posting photos or videos that reveal identifying information such as your face, location, or personal belongings. Use generic or stock images instead.
2. Monitor your followers: Regularly review your followers and remove anyone who seems suspicious or unfamiliar. This will help prevent unwanted attention and potential privacy breaches.
3. Use a content strategy: Develop a content strategy that focuses on your interests or a specific niche. By creating content that is not connected to your personal life, you can maintain your anonymity while still engaging with your audience.
4. Engage selectively: Be cautious when interacting with other Instagram users. Avoid engaging in conversations or activities that may reveal personal information or compromise your anonymity.
5. Regularly update your security settings: Familiarize yourself with the privacy settings and features offered by Instagram. Regularly update your settings to maximize your privacy and security.
By implementing these tips, you can enjoy the benefits of an anonymous Instagram account while safeguarding your identity.
Privacy settings and features on Instagram
Instagram offers several privacy settings and features to help you protect your anonymity and privacy. These include:
1. Private account: By setting your Instagram account to private, you can control who can see your posts and follow you. Only approved followers will be able to access your content.
2. Story settings: Instagram allows you to customize who can view your stories. You can choose to share your stories with all followers, a select group of followers, or hide them from specific individuals.
3. Comment filters: Instagram provides the option to filter comments based on specific keywords or phrases. This can help you prevent unwanted or abusive comments on your posts.
4. Two-factor authentication: Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your Instagram account. This will require a verification code in addition to your password when logging in.
By utilizing these privacy settings and features, you can enhance your anonymity and protect your personal information on Instagram.
Anonymous Instagram account success stories
Many individuals and influencers have successfully leveraged anonymous Instagram accounts to protect their privacy and foster meaningful connections. Here are a few success stories:
1. @ArtfulAnon: This anonymous Instagram account showcases the artwork of an artist who prefers to remain unidentified. By focusing solely on the artwork, the account has gained a substantial following and recognition within the art community.
2. @RecoveryJourney: This anonymous account documents one individual’s journey through recovery from addiction. By remaining anonymous, the account creator feels safe sharing personal experiences and offering support to others facing similar challenges.
3. @TravelMystery: This travel-focused account features stunning photographs from around the world. By keeping the account anonymous, the creator can share their love for travel without revealing personal details or attracting unwanted attention.
These success stories highlight the power of anonymous Instagram accounts in allowing individuals to express themselves freely while maintaining their privacy.
Resources for further information on anonymous Instagram accounts
For those interested in learning more about anonymous Instagram accounts, here are some resources to explore:
1. [The Complete Guide to Creating an Anonymous Instagram Account](https://www.example.com): This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions on creating and managing an anonymous Instagram account.
2. [Mastering Instagram Privacy: Tips and Tricks for Protecting Your Identity](https://www.example.com): This article offers valuable insights into Instagram’s privacy features and how to use them effectively.
3. [The Benefits of Anonymous Social Media Accounts](https://www.example.com): This blog post explores the advantages of using anonymous social media accounts and how they can empower users.
By exploring these resources, you can gain a deeper understanding of anonymous Instagram accounts and their potential impact on your online privacy.
In an era where privacy is increasingly threatened, anonymous Instagram accounts offer a valuable solution to protect your identity and personal information. By carefully managing what you reveal and utilizing privacy settings and features, you can enjoy the benefits of social media without compromising your privacy.
Whether you’re a social media influencer looking to preserve your personal life or an individual craving a safe space, anonymous Instagram accounts empower you to express yourself freely and authentically. By embracing anonymity, you can navigate the digital realm with confidence, knowing that your privacy remains intact.
So, take the leap and create your own anonymous Instagram account today. Discover the freedom, creativity, and empowerment that comes with maintaining privacy in the digital age.


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Know your coverage and risk.
A general policy will generally not cover claims for flood damage, and this type of insurance is often only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
If your commercial property is in a high-risk flood area and you have a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, then you are required to purchase a flood insurance policy. However, the NFIP reports that one-third of all annual claims paid are for policies in low-risk communities. Because new land development can increase flood risk by changing natural runoff patterns, it is a good idea to purchase flood insurance even if you are not near a large body of water.
Who should buy NFIP coverage?
There are two main flood hazard level standards and several sub-categories that the NFIP uses to categorize a company’s risk for flooding and to determine premiums.
- Moderate-to-low-risk buildings, which are in zones B, C and X. These areas are outside of the one percent annual chance floodplain, areas of less than one percent annual chance of sheet-flow flooding where average depths are less than one foot, areas of less than one percent annual chance stream flooding where the contributing drainage area is less than one square mile or areas protected by levees.
- High-risk buildings, which are in zones A and V.
- Zone A buildings are within a certain floodplain distance from a river, lake or stream.
- Zone V buildings are within a certain distance from the coast and exposed to natural disasters associated with the ocean.
What are the associated costs?
Flood insurance premiums are based on several factors, which could raise or lower the amount your company would have to pay. These factors include the following:
- Building’s age, height, and occupancy
- Your company’s location within the building
- The location of the lowest floor in relation to the elevation requirement on the flood map (only applicable to newer buildings)
- The deductible you choose and the amount of building and contents coverage
If you are located in a low-risk area, you are eligible for the Preferred Risk Policy, which would cover your building as well as its contents for just a few hundred dollars a year. Even though federal disaster assistance is available to flood victims, it is usually in the form of a loan that must be paid back with interest.
What Does Flood Insurance Cover?
Standard property insurance does not cover damages from flooding. A separate flood policy is needed to cover losses to your property caused by flooding, which provides coverage for things such as:
- Structural damage
- Furnace, water heater and air conditioner
- Flood debris clean up
- Floor surfaces (carpeting and tile)
According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), flooding is the nation’s most common natural disaster. 30% of flood claims are filed by people living in moderate- to low-risk areas.
There are two types of commercial building flood insurance coverage, and you can opt to buy one or both.
- Commercial Contents covers inventory, merchandise, machinery and any other contents your business has up to a certain amount.
- Commercial Building covers your company’s building and contents up to a certain amount each. If your company does not own the building, NFIP will cover a percentage of improvements you made to the space.
- In addition to these two types of building coverage, the NFIP will also cover debris removal during the cleanup process. Also, if your business takes steps to protect against or prevent flood damage, you may be eligible for lower rates. For more information on how to protect against the risk of flood damage to your business, go to www.fema.gov/information-property-owners.
In general, a policy does not take effect until 30 days after you purchase flood insurance.
- National Flood Insurance Program - www.floodsmart.gov
- Federal Emergency Management Agency - www.fema.gov
- FEMA's Flood Insurance Information - www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program

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The last twenty years have seen the rapid acquisition of large plots of land in the global south by national and international elites, often referred to as land grabbing. Land grabbing can be defined as the control of land – whether through ownership, lease, concession, contracts, quotas, or general power – for purposes of speculation, extraction, resource control or commodification. (Ecoruralis 2016)
Land grabbing is a violation of human rights by threatening access to food and livelihoods. The new land proprietors often favor profitable export of their crops or minerals over feeding the hungry. Peasant farmers lose access to their land and thus their income and nutrition. The environmental health of the land is compromised as industrial forms of agriculture are implemented.
CIDSE is supporting the resistance of land grabbing in Africa, by connecting church actors with social movements and organising spaces for exchange. In 2015, CIDSE contributed to the organisation of a Pan-African Conference on Land Grabbing and Just Governance in Kenya, which brought together church and non-church actors to exchange knowledge and strategies on land grabbing, resulting in the establishment of a permanent platform called “Our land is our life” for these purposes. A similar conference was organised again in 2017 in Abidjan. The reflection and discussion on land grabbing from the perspective of Laudato Si’ and Catholic Church social teachings that began at the conference in Abidjan was then concretized in a paper on the theology of land grabbing to facilitate the opening of a concrete dialogue on land issues with church actors.
CIDSE member organisations have worked in the Amazon for decades and see in this part of the world a clear […]
The Pan Amazon region has been historically conceived as a space that must be occupied, controlled and integrated according to […]
Towards the end of business as usual? An Analysis by Louise Pigeolet, Volunteer at Entraide et Fraternité December 2018 (available […]
Two years after the adoption of the French law on the duty of vigilance, French companies are publishing their first […]


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Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1965.
Legislation and business development counsel, various trade associations, 1966-1971;
Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Bankers Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1972-1975;
principal organizer, founding director, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana State Bank Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1975-1981;
Chairman of the Board, Indiana Bankers Credit Corporation, Minneapolis, 1980-1982;
president, Indiana Bancservices Exch., Minneapolis, 1981-1982;
founding director, president, Chief Executive Officer, chairman of the executive committee, Indiana Bankers Bank Florida, Orlando, 1982-1994;
chairman, treasurer, Busch & Company Resource Strategies, Inc., since 1994. Chairman Bankers Bank Council. Founding director, president Bankers' Bancorp of Florida, 1989-1994.
Principal organizer, founding Executive officer bankers bank movement. Publication Pine Hills Press, since 1995. Florida representative Apartment Home Equity Program, Inc., since 1994.
Executive vice president Svejda and Company Inc., since 1997.
Married Bertina Nancy Lee Helgeson, July 9, 1966. Children: Maria Renee, Lavinia Christine, Owen Martin, Mark Allen, Amineh Adrienne.


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This choice simulates the comfort of texting a good friend . Betterhelp Labib Chr…who quickly understands.
You can head to the calendar and schedule a live chat session with your counselor if you do not like waiting hours for a response.
” Making a note of your ideas is a beneficial workout for all kinds of circumstances,” Imrie says. “If you seem like your ideas are crowded or foggy, boiling them down into a few sentences can help bring a lot of clarity and understanding.”
For those who prefer overcoming issues out loud, it’s possible to arrange an hour-long telephone call with your counselor.
The system does not share your personal contact number with the therapist and whatever is done through the app.
Live video session
If you’re someone who enjoys face-to-face discussion, you can also arrange a video session with your counselor. Simply visit at your consultation time and your counselor will trigger you to start the video chat.
Anyhow, as it happens, I am somewhat tweaked in the head– so well played, Facebook algorithms. From the age of about 13 onwards, I have actually struggled with higher-than-seems-normal levels of stress and anxiety, and while I’ve mainly concerned terms with being tense and a bit doomy, I definitely would not mind being less so. I have actually had counselling before, and it does assist. Could e-counselling not just re-hinge my mind, but do so without me having to put trousers on and leave the house?
And pulling back from my own (relatively subtle) concerns for a moment, could e-counselling be the answer to the mental health concerns escalating among under-30s? With cuts to psychological health services truly starting to bite, digitised therapy could be just the ticket for young people who currently filter nearly every aspect of their lives– friends, work, sex, entertainment– through a screen.
Not everybody is completely persuaded that moving mental health care online is the method forward. “For me, what operate in treatment is when you fulfill somebody face-to-face, in the same space,” says London-based psychotherapist Sandra Tapie. “You learn more about not just what it resembles to talk with the individual, however how it feels to be in a space with them. Using Skype is the next best thing: it’s ‘sufficient’, but it does not develop the closeness, the intimacy, that really gets individuals to open and check out things.”
” I’ve carried out some research study into Skype counselling,” says London-based psychotherapist Dr Aaron Balick, “and it’s not the ‘practical equivalent’ of traditional counselling; it’s just not quite the same thing. It’s really essential that people who participate in it know that it’s a different experience from remaining in the space with somebody, speaking face-to-face.”
” In regards to ease of access, it’s an excellent start and certainly better than nothing. It’ll ideally lead them to ultimately appearing in the room. However, if you’re dealing with relationship problems, accessory issues, or much deeper problems, it’s better to be in the room with someone. Skype and the internet uses a range from your counsellor that might not be practical.”
In cases of mild depression, the NHS is now directing some clients towards online programmes rather than face-to-face counselling, a phenomenon that worries Dr Balick.
” My fear is that it’s occurring a growing number of for economic reasons, rather than since it’s what’s best for people. If it’s presented just to save cash and there aren’t crucial questions being asked about these services, that’s bad. However then, I’m always very sceptical of people who are either really really professional or really really against online mental health care. It’s a case of asking the right concerns.”
I signed up for four very different online mental health services– ranging in cost from totally free to , 100 a month– and ran my stress and anxieties through them all, at the same time, for a week. Here’s what I discovered.
Does BetterHelp use licensed therapists?
What I’m doing here is evaluating my experience of using each psychological health service, rather than its effectiveness – because even the most wizard-like therapist isn’t going to ‘cure’ you in just one week. Okay, cool – let’s mental health!
How does it work?
As seen on FB (by me, anyway), United States business is the business leviathan of the e-counselling game. They claim to have 500 licensed counsellors working for them, each with at least three years of experience.
After filling out a questionnaire to determine what specific flavour of psychological you are, you’re paired with a counsellor, who you can mercilessly swap for a various one at any time. (I got Dr. Laura Dabney, from Virginia). You then begin an immediate messaged therapy session that both you and your counsellor can drop in and out of, and which could, in theory, go on and on until among you eventually passed away.
What does it cost?
You get a free seven-day trial – just like a totally free Netflix or Amazon Prime trial, except with method more concerns about what your childhood resembled. After that, it costs from , 24.50 a week for unlimited message-based counselling and one ‘free’ phone session with your counsellor each month. Yeah, I don’t get how it’s totally free either, however whatever.
How much is BetterHelp monthly?
Filtering that through immediate messaging may be useful if you discover the concept of baring your soul to a complete stranger a bit awks. You will not get the very same connection similar to face-to-face counselling, however the semi-anonymity may make it much easier to open up if you have actually been drinking 2 bottles of rum and dancing around in your dead nan’s wedding dress every night.
She first established the scale of my stress and anxiety, what triggers it– social circumstances, fulfilling individuals for the first time– and then dived headlong into my fractious childhood (divorced moms and dads, stretched familial n edit messages before sending them suggests you’re not likely to blurt out something vulnerable and revealing in the heat of the moment. So extensive moments of realisation may be tough to come by if you can’t get an unwinded flow going.
Who do I think it might it be good for?
Anyone with a low-end mental health issue who’s cool with getting counselled in a very internet-y, 2016-y way. If you’re living under the blackest, bleakest cloud imaginable and require major attention (and perhaps some medications), probably isn’t for you

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Lori Hernandez [26 years old] is a Professional Ballet Dancer Freelance Ballet Dancer at Freelance, self-employed, And a Social Media Star. She is famous for her Ballet dancing skills in the United States Of America & all over globally through the internet (Instagram/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube).
Lori Hernandez Ballet Dancer Bio
Famous ballet dancer Lori Hernandez was born in Chula Vista, California, United States 1998. Her ethnicity indicates White | Spanish, but her zodiac sign was not found.
She began her training with the San Diego Academy of Ballet and has performed multiple principal roles in ballets including Swan Lake, Paquita, and Sleeping Beauty, to name a few. Professionally, she performed with Ballet Arizona and Oklahoma City Ballet.
She is currently a freelance ballet dancer. Outside of the studio, she pursues a vegan lifestyle and genuinely enjoys donating her time to animals.
Lori Hernandez Parents & Siblings: This part will discuss ballet dancer Lori’s parents and siblings. She has shared pictures on her Instagram profile from time to time with her parents as dancers and at various events.
Here we see her father and grandmother in some of her pictures. Although they did not share their names in the coming days if they share their names will be attached to this section.
Lori Hernandez Education & Training Details:
- National University Virtual High School
- San Diego Academy Of Ballet
- Director Of Administration
- Ballet Instructor
- Administrative Assistant
- Freelance, self-employed
- Southbay Dance Academy
- Seven Traveling
- Simply Essential Now
- Oklahoma City Ballet
- Ballet Arizona
Lori Hernandez Ballet Age, Height, Body Info
How old is Lori Hernandez Reginald Guillaume & what are her height, weight, and body measurements? Look at the Below.
|Lori Hernandez Age Age 2024
|26 years old
|45Kg (99 Ibs)
|5 Feet 5 Inch (1.67 M)
|32-24-33 In (approximately)
Lori Hernandez Husband | Dating
What is the name of Lori’s Husband or boyfriend? Since she is now an internet celebrity, her fan followers want to know about it. However, she does not provide accurate information anywhere about Husband | Dating.
Although her dance partner is seen at various times, nowhere does she mention her boyfriend. And since we don’t have enough evidence, we can’t say that she is married or in a relationship. So her relationship status is single.
Lori Hernandez Net Worth
The exact net worth of Lori Hernandez Net Worth, a ballet dancer & internet celebrity, remains unknown. Nonetheless, her Net Worth increased when she used & published her content on the internet. She earns from her ballet trainer, show, sponsorship, and donation. Now Her financial condition is stable & growing day by day.
Despite her skills in the field, she has made significant achievements, and if she maintains her dedication, to guitar playing she will her $1 Million by next year.
|$100,000 – $500,000 (approximately)
|Source Of Income
|Ballet Dance Program, Sponsorship, Donation
Social Profile Details
Instagram – She has been using Instagram since April 2012. Her Instagram username is @lifeof.lori, her profile was not Verified, and where she has 38.9K followers.
Facebook – Not found.
TikTok – Her TikTok username is (@lifeof.lori), non-verified. Currently, she has over 1.1M Followers and 81M Likes.
YouTube – As well as on YouTube (@Life.of.lori.), her profile is not verified, and she has 29.9K subscribers ‧ 348 videos on her YouTube channel.
Lori Hernandez Ballet Dancer Bio | Facts
American-born Lori Hernandez’s Wikipedia profile was not found. We present her info like Wikipedia.
|Ballet Dancer Lori Hernandez Biography
|26 years old
|Date of Birth
|02 November 1987
|Chula Vista, California, United States
|White | Spanish
|Family and Relatives
|Affairs and Marital Status
|Favorites Things and Like & Dislike
|Contact Address (Direct)
Lori Hernandez Career
Lori Hernandez is a ballet dancer from the United States. She started serious ballet training at San Diego Academy of Ballet when she was just 10, learning a lot from Sylvia Tchernychev. She danced big roles at Kearny Mesa and even competed across the country at the Youth American Grand Prix for five years.
When she turned 16, Lori went to an online high school so she could practice ballet for up to eight hours a day. She thought it was worth it.
At 18, she joined Ballet Arizona in Phoenix as an apprentice, but sadly, she got hurt dancing after four months and had to go back home. After getting better, she apprenticed at Oklahoma City Ballet for two years.
She’s thankful to her family for supporting her during tough times away from dancing. Many of her dancer friends didn’t have it as good.
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Lori’s hoping to get back on stage in 2021. While she didn’t go hungry or homeless living with her parents and getting some help, she had to get creative to keep in shape. She made her bedroom into a dance studio, buying a pole and flooring from Home Depot to practice every day.
She even danced in ‘The Nutcracker’ as an Oklahoma City Ballet Apprentice. Her ballet skills are getting noticed more and more, not just in America but worldwide. She’s performing at different events and stages, and it looks like her career is heading towards big success.
Q. Who is Lori Hernandez?
- He is a professional Ballet dancer and social media star.
Q. Where was Lori Hernandez born and where does she currently live?
- She was born & raised in Chula Vista, California, United States, and currently lives there.
Q. What is Lori Hernandez’s age?
- As of 2024, her age is 26 years old.
Q. What is Lori Hernandez’s zodiac sign?
- His zodiac sign is under review.
Q. Who is Lori Hernandez’s husband?
- She is currently single.
Q. How rich is Ballet dancer Lori Hernandez?
- His net worth is $100,000 – $500,000 (approximately).
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Orient racing watches have a lot to offer, but they do things a little differently than dress watches do. Because they’re more modern in design and often draw inspiration from cars, racing watches have the basic features Orient is known for, but with more creativity in the design.
The best example of this is the power reserve indicator, a convenient feature that most Orient watches have. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this popular feature and what it looks like on racing watches like the Orient CFTAB004B:
- What is a power reserve indicator?
- Why do I need it?
- What does it look like?
What is a power reserve indicator?
A power reserve indicator is a unique feature that a mechanical watch can have. In an automatic watch (which is a self-winding mechanical watch), the movement of the wrist is what winds the mainspring, and ultimately powers the watch.
A power reserve indicator, as the name suggests, is a function on the dial that lets the wearer know how much power is left before the watch will stop running. Many Orient watches, like the Orient CFTAB004B, have a 40-hour power reserve indicator, so you can easily see if your watch is fully wound or not, and you’ll know exactly how many hours of stored energy it has left.
Why do I need it?
Is a power reserve indicator a completely vital feature for a mechanical watch to have? No. Is it really, really convenient and helpful? Yes.
If you didn’t have a fuel gauge in your car, you wouldn’t know when to refuel until it was too late. Essentially, a power reserve indicator is like your watch’s fuel gauge, letting you know when it needs to be refueled.
If your watch doesn’t seem to be functioning properly, and you notice that the power reserve indicator is close to 0, you can conclude that it might just need to be powered by the movement of your wrist. Without a power reserve indicator, you would have no way of knowing that a lack of stored energy was the cause of your watch’s malfunction. Your power reserve indicator can save you a potentially expensive trip to a watch expert.
What does it look like?
A power reserve indicator can have many forms. In simple dress watches like the CFDAC004W, the power reserve indicator is a small, elegant looking feature in the upper-middle section of the dial, near the 12 o’clock position.
But we know that a power reserve indicator is similar in function to the fuel gauge in your car. We also know that racing watches are often inspired by the design of sporty race cars. So what better way to show off a watch’s power reserve indicator on a racing watch by making it resemble the fuel gauge on your dashboard?
That’s exactly what sporty models like the Orient CFTAB004B and the Orient CEZ05003B do. The power reserve indicator is more than just a convenient function on these watches, it’s also a modern and unique design element.
Do you like the way that the power reserve indicators in Orient racing watches are built into their sporty design, or do you prefer the simplicity of an executive watch with a smaller, more understated feature? Share your thoughts below.


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- Edinburgh is 3% more expensive than Washington
- Cappuccino (regular) on average £2.30 in Edinburgh and £2.21 in Washington
- Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course on average £50.00 in Edinburgh and £42.65 in Washington
- 1 Pair of Nike Shoes on average £60.00 in Edinburgh and £48.74 in Washington
- Imported Beer (0.33 litre draught) on average £3.25 in Edinburgh and £3.66 in Washington


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Saturday, January 9, 2010
High Line/Kick Line
My sis Eileen came to town and we are the two that love to do all sorts of things when we get together. The weather prevented us from a lot, but we still managed the Highline and then took a matinee in a the Joyce to see the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
We got "cheap and speedy" seats and delighted in being in this shared experience with each other and the audience. It is always collective good fun to go to a public venue to see a performance I think. (I swear I saw Natalie Portman there. )
I think we are both dancers at heart and seeing these physically fit bodies whirling on stage was both depressing and suicide-inducing. I mean both inspiring and exhilarating.


London, UK (PRWEB UK) 26 September 2013
This week, health ministers from 11 Southeast Asian countries have pledged to make preventing and controlling high blood pressure in the region by 2025 a high priority, India.com reported September 11th. According to the article, “Health ministers from 11 Southeast Asian countries pledge to contain hypertension,” the ministers adopted the “New Delhi Declaration on High Blood Pressure” at the 31st meeting of WHO Southeast Asian region in India. WHO Director General Margaret Chan commented, “The public health challenge is to get more people routinely tested early to enable proper management of high blood pressure through lifestyle change or medication.” (http://health.india.com/news/health-ministers-from-11-southeast-asian-countries-pledge-to-contain-hypertension/)
Yourwellness Magazine decided to take this “challenge” on board, and outlined ways to handle hypertension. Yourwellness Magazine explained, “Many people today are very likely to conduct their day-to-day business unaware that they are suffering from hypertension – a condition in which extreme stress attacks the body’s systems and can make you feel as though, you’re literally carrying “a great weight.” Fortunately, managing and easing the discomfort of hypertension is a relatively straight-forward process.” (http://www.yourwellness.com/2012/12/handling-hypertension/#sthash.aWHZ6p3W.dpuf)
Yourwellness Magazine gave its readers three main ways to handle hypertension:
1. Diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables and natural foods, and cut down on fatty foods.
2. Weight management through exercise. Regular activity helps to lower blood pressure as well as weight, which, as a consequence heightens cardiovascular health. More effective blood circulation will also help to minimise the onset of diseases that are associated with hypertension, as well as reducing the effects of the condition itself.
3. Physical therapies. Massages are effective in relieving symptoms as they help to alleviate stress levels and make blood pressure levels lower by the vigorous manipulation of muscles, as well as allowing the body to function in a more efficient manner.
To find out more, visit the gateway to living well at http://www.yourwellness.com.


Honda Element 2006-2011 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Reset
Easy to follow procedure on how to reset/relearn the TPMS service maintenance indicator warning light on Honda Element for the year 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
No special tools are required to perform this relearn procedure. A properly formatted TPMS scan tool can be used for an alternate method.
Sensor Relearn Procedure without a properly formatted TPMS scan tool:
Sensor Relearn Procedure without a scan tool
1. Ensure tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire placard.
2. Drive vehicle for at least 15 minutes above 30mph in order for system to learn new sensor IDs.
Sensor Relearn Procedure with a properly formatted TPMS scan tool:
1. Starting with the LF tire, use the scan tool to scan each sensor in the following order: LF, RF, RR, LR & full size spare (if equipped).
2. Turn ignition to the ON position.
3. Connect scan tool to OBDII port and upload sensor IDs.
4. Turn ignition to the OFF position and unplug the scan tool.
5. To turn off the flashing TPMS light, with the engine running, scan each sensor again and drive the vehicle for 10 minutes above 30mph.
About Honda Element
The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and marketed in North America over a single generation for model years 2003-2011 — noted for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its boxy, flexible interior layout.
Manufactured in East Liberty, Ohio, the Element used a modified second generation CR-V platform with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. By late 2010, shortly before its discontinuation, production had totaled approximately 325,000. (Source Wiki)