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Ethiopians have flocked to the polls to take part in long-delayed general elections affected by conflict and famine in the northern Tigray region.
According to Press TV, Monday’s vote is the first national elections since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, 44, rose to power in 2018.
Abiy said last week the vote would be the “first attempt at free and fair elections” in the country.
He promised the people to hold the most competitive national elections in the African country’s political history.
The elections have been cited as the best example of Abiy’s commitment to democracy after decades of repressive rule in the country.
“This election is different,” said Milyon Gebregziabher, a 45-year-old travel agent voting in Addis Ababa.
“There are a number of parties to choose from. In the past there was just one, we did not have the luxury of choice,” he noted.
The newly-formed Prosperity Party led by Abiy is the front-runner in the elections.
Abiy, a Nobel Peace laureate who freed political prisoners and allowed those who had been in exile to return, ended a decades-long conflict with neighboring Eritrea before sending troops near the Eritrean border to confront the dissident leadership of Tigray late last year.
Tigray’s war veterans had been a dominant political and military force influencing Ethiopian politics before Abiy took the helm and deposed them.
Meanwhile, observers say problems arising from the famine amid the ongoing conflict in Tigray, coupled by the failure to hold elections on schedule in around one-fifth of the country’s constituencies, indicate that the elections might be fundamentally flawed.
Results of the general elections could have an impact beyond Ethiopia’s borders.
The Horn of Africa country is a regional heavyweight in a restive region of the world, providing peacekeepers to Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.
Ethiopia is also one of the world’s largest frontier markets.
In related news, the UN rights chief voiced alarm at the continued reports of “serious violations” committed in the Tigray region.


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UNMISS supports new peace institutions with development of policies to deliver peace and unity
Achieving peace, unity and stability is high on the agenda in South Sudan and its states across the country. To help succeed in reaching this vital but elusive goal, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting a newly established ministry to develop a policy document to guide such efforts.
“Tranquility in Central Equatoria State, home to our capital, is key, because we have people from all of the country’s 64 ethnic groups living here,” commented Sarah Nene Redento, Deputy Governor of the state, at a two-day forum organized in Juba, adding an appeal to groups who are yet to sign the revitalized peace agreement to do so.
In the lead of developing a comprehensive policy framework on how to go about spreading messages on peace and unity are the new Ministry of Peacebuilding and the Commission for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation. The peace deal stipulates that these two bodies will coordinate and oversee activities to end intercommunal violence, carry out research and gather facts about conflict-prone areas and offer capacity building to citizens affected.
Zekia Musa, representing people with disabilities in Central Equatoria State, is convinced that the new policy document is an important step forward.
“To the best of my understanding, if we use this document correctly as a tool to move forward towards peaceful coexistence, we will also see a reduction of the number of citizens with special needs,” he said, reiterating that intercommunal violence has been responsible for seriously injuring many people.
Youth, women’s groups, faith-based and civil society organizations were also represented at the policy-producing stakeholders’ forum, as were human rights activists.
“Durable peace is the crucial bedrock for moving everything forward. With it, you can construct roads, have electricity, farm, invest in development, constitute the parliament and work on reforming and improving the judicial system. Without it, none of that is possible,” said Civil Affairs Officer Victor Fasama, representing the UN peacekeeping mission.
Mr. Fasama stressed the need to make comprehensive information about what is happening on the ground easily accessible by means of creating a computerized system where conflict zones in the state are mapped.
“With this in place, you go online to a map of the state, click on a particular location and get immediate and updated information about what challenges that area is currently dealing with, who are the entities responsible for dealing with the situation and what progress is being made,” he said.
Many policy inputs were made at the forum, including the establishment of peace clubs at schools and universities, promoting dialogue between feuding communities, broadcasting peace messages on radio and TV and the training of psychosocial counselors who can help traumatized citizens move on with their lives.
The next step towards finalizing the policy document is to consult with and receive inputs from local communities. A proposed document will then be presented to the state’s legislative assembly for final approval.

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Population of 5,891,199
Located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras
The traumatic events, civil war and Marxism of 1979-1998 have divided politicians, communities, churches and families; and the society remains deeply divided, impoverished and dysfunctional. Hurricane Mitch traumatized the nation with massive destruction in 1998. Natural disasters, the massive upheavals of war and tyranny have shocked many unbelievers into a living faith.

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On January 22, 1973 the Supreme Court of the United States held that women had a right to terminate their pregnancies. The case was Roe v Wade and no other Supreme Court case has had such a dramatic impact on the lives of women in this country.
Prior to that case, most states banned abortion. Of course, those states could not ban the desire of a woman to obtain an abortion. For hundreds, if not thousands of years, women faced with an unwanted pregnancy have always at least considered abortion and some obtained them. That meant that many women each year were procuring illegal abortions.
The world of illegal abortion was always a world of whispers. A woman would “get in trouble” and, if she felt there was absolutely no way that she could have the baby, she would quietly start talking to anyone she could trust. In every major city, there always seemed to be a least one doctor who would be willing to do the abortion, but these “abortionists” usually performed these illegal procedures in the shadows, in dirty “back alleys” with unsterilized instruments, no counseling, no sophisticated anesthesia, and no follow up exams. The result was hundreds and hundreds of women each year died on the operating tables or wound up in the emergency room of the local hospital with their “miscarriage.”
Incredibly, some women who could not find the abortionist wound up performing an abortion on themselves. The bloody coat hanger became a (harsh but real) symbol of the pro-choice movement because so many women used them to self-abort. Others concocted medical potions that they hoped would kill the fetus in utero.
There have been many books and movies about the world of illegal abortion. John Irving’s “The Cider House Rules” is a good one and the movie “If These Walls Could Talk” contained an excellent segment on a woman seeking an illegal abortion.
Ultimately, some more enlightened states like Colorado, California and New York passed laws legalizing abortion. Clinics were quickly opened and they were barraged with patients. Women from all over the world, yes, the world flew into those states to procure a legal (and safer) abortion. Clinic owners talk about sending out buses or limousines to the airport to transport the dozens of women who had flown in to get an abortion.
Then, everything changed on January 22nd. The Court said abortion was legal in all of the states with some caveats – and the floodgates opened up. Suddenly, all across the country doctors, feminists and others started opening up clinics. The rest is a long story, but the story is a celebration to women’s health. Today, abortion is one of the safest and most common surgical procedures performed on women.
- DIY Abortions on the Rise Among Low-Income Women (womensrights.change.org)
- Cuccinelli tries yet another anti-abortion approach (dailykos.com)
- SC’s Governor and VA’s Attorney General: For The Children (redstate.com)
- Virginia Uses Pretense of Public Health to Shut Down Abortion Providers (womensrights.change.org)
- Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli’s Ruling Makes Abortions Safer (politics.usnews.com)
- Alaska Restricts Abortion Rights With Parental Notification Law (womensrights.change.org)
- Nebraska’s controversial abortion law faces uphill battle (salon.com)
- “Mad Men” Gets Abortion Right (alternet.org)


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Queen of Penny Pinching is a guide that might just change your life, the way you think, and the way you live! It is a simple, step-by-step manual that will teach you how to create a new budget, how to downsize and declutter your whole life, and how to find a spiritual path and become part of the solution to environmental and worldly problems. This book has hundreds of tips, tricks, and shared wisdom on how to live a rich and fulfilling life on very little. You will learn how to get rid of debt, how to build savings, and thrive on very little money. If you are a one-income household or want to be, this is the perfect book to support your way of life. It is written clearly so everyone can understand it, do the work, and make the changes. It is written with humor and filled with great advice for living a stress-free and joyful life. Get excited about creating your new life!
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Kate Singh is a new author that writes books from her personally experiences and success. Her books are devoted to those who want to make big life changes to experience joy and fulfillment. Put The Plug In The Jug is her first published book and her next book, Queen Of Penny Pinching, will be out by 2016. There are many more books on the way!
Kate Singh currently lives in California with a her large brood consisting of two adorable boys, two spoiled dogs, a cat who thinks she’s running the place and a very patient and devoted husband.

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West Bengal flooded after heavy rains; Met department says downpour may continue
Incessant heavy rains in Gangetic West Bengal has led to flooding of several low lying areas, even as the Met department warned of similar weather till Tuesday
Kolkata: Incessant heavy rains in Gangetic West Bengal has led to flooding of several low lying areas, even as the Met department warned of similar weather till Tuesday.
"Heavy to very heavy rain occurred in several parts of Gangetic West Bengal since yesterday and is likely to continue till Tuesday," West Bengal Irrigation minister Rajiv Banerjee told PTI here on Sunday.
Stating that some rivers are flowing above danger level, the minister said the Irrigation department is monitoring embankments of rivers round the clock.
"Rivers Silabati in West Midnapore, Darakeswar in Bankura and Dwaraka in Birbhum are flowing above danger level, while some other rivers are also in spate owing to the heavy rains," Banerjee said.
The Met department has warned of heavy to very rains at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal, with extremely heavy rain at isolated places over East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas, Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia and West Burdwan districts till Tuesday.
The Met department has warned of rough seas along the West Bengal coast and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea.
In sub-Himalayan West Bengal, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Malda, North and South Dinajpur districts for the next two days, the Met department said.
The metropolis, where some low-lying areas got waterlogged, recorded 60.5 mm rainfall in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Sunday, the Met department said.
Bankura recorded the state's highest rainfall at 274 mm during the same period, while Digha recorded 104 mm and Burdwan received 72.6 mm of rains.
The mela, akin to the Kumbh Mela held at Haridwar and Prayag among other places, which is slated to attract several lakhs of people could transform into a 'hot source of transmission of the coronavirus'
Narendra Modi unveils new campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute built at Rs 530 crore in Kolkata
According to a statement by the PMO, the second campus of CNCI has been constructed in sync with the prime minister's 'vision to expand and upgrade the health facilities in all parts of the country'
As per IMD, cold to severe cold day conditions are likely to be seen in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the next three days, whereas cold day conditions shall be witnessed in some parts of North Madhya Pradesh in the coming two days


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Malocclusion, or misaligned teeth, is a common condition that affects some of our patients. Malocclusions can vary in severity and type, such as crowding, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Recent advancements in the field of orthodontics allow dentists to offer corrective and permanent procedures that can ensure a healthy and vibrant smile.
When it comes to your complete oral health, SmilePerfectors always has your best interests at heart. Consult with one of our experienced dental professionals to determine if an orthodontic procedure is appropriate for you.
We at SmilePerfectors offer a convenient variety of orthodontic services in Tysons Corner and other locations to suit your individual needs. During your consultation, our team will examine your teeth and offer the best available treatment options. If a condition is discovered on time, the procedure to realign the teeth can be simple. In more severe cases, however, it may be necessary for our team to refer a patient to a qualified and trusted orthodontic specialist in Tysons Corner or other locations.
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Only an orthodontist or a skilled dentist can determine whether or not you need orthodontics. Based on a complete evaluation of your mouth, including taking impressions of your teeth and X-rays of your jaws, we will be able to ascertain whether or not you need orthodontics. In case you need orthodontics, our dentists will develop a suitable treatment plan for you.
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1,052,745. Air cushion vehicles. WESTLAND AIRCRAFT Ltd. June 12, 1963 [June 19, 1962], No. 23452/62. Heading B7K. An air cushion vehicle having a hollow flexible skirt is characterized in that the portion of the hollow flexible skirting surrounding the rear or stern portion of said vehicle is arranged to provide a generally vertical split substantially on the longitudinal centre line such that the individual mating parts of said hollow skirting are able to flex rearwardly when striking obstructions during forward motion of said vehicle. The rear part of the skirting surrounding the vehicle 1 (Fig. 1, not shown) is formed in two parts 2, 3 each formed with folded walls 4, 5 which, at the folds 6, abut at 8 and each form ducts 9 for curtain air. They are reinforced by panels 10, 11 and 12 and the two parts may be joined by straps or elastic ties. A central stability keel may extend rearwardly to seal the gap 8. Ballast weights could be attached to the bottom of the skirt in addition to or in place of the strap or elastic tensioning devices.


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Genetic modification of crops has led to reduced effectiveness of herbicides and pesticides, transfer of genes to species that are not targeted, and has caused harm to important organisms.It has also caused allergies to most people in different parts of the world and raised economic concerns.
It increases the levels of the allergy causing proteins that found in the plant.
This clearly tells that what we are eating is not natural and pure anymore.
The studies have shown that these engineered foods in animals shows the valid results of immunosuppression.
Genetically modified food is made by applying different genetic engineering technologies to raise the best in fruits, crops and vegetables etc.
Although this methodology would seem beneficial but it is actually against the natural and normal breeding because GM involves interbreeding among different species and that is not natural or normal. S 5% of the children and 2% adults get affected by GM food because they may get allergies or high toxicity, decreased nutritional value and also antibiotic resistance.
Over time it has affected people from different parts of the world resulting into allergies, infections and even new kind of diseases. Even though genetically engineered food products are being used worldwide but their safety has not been verified yet.
According to the article, “the FDA has already concluded that genetic engineering was possible cause of 37 deaths and 1,500 disabling illnesses caused by consumption of the dietary supplement L-tryptophan”(Mendelson,153).
Secondly, the GE foods are the biggest risk of the allergic reactions in the Americans.
Genetically modified foods are completely different from the modern agriculture foods.
The genetically engineered food involves artificially manipulating the seed, or food animal, at the cellular level.

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Brandan Schieppati recently spoke with the Orange County Register about Bleeding Through’s nomination at the 2012 Orange County Music Awards in which they’re up for “Best Metal” against their friends in Avenged Sevenfold and both bands’ success in the Orange County music scene.
Schieppati says it wasn’t as easy as people think for the band to break into the scene at the turn of the millennium. There weren’t social networking sites, nor much ability to release music via the Internet. Bands like A7X, Atreyu, Thrice, Throwdown, Eighteen Visions and Death by Stereo struggled to get shows and exposure.
“I love what we all accomplished back then because we really made something,” he says. “We put O.C. on the map for heavy music, and now the music scene here is very good. Shows are always good, whether it’s local bands or touring acts, and everyone gets received well – it’s refreshing for bands from other places to come here because they know Orange County is one of those places that’s very awesome to play.
“I like to think that I’ve had something to do with that and that all of these bands had something to do with that. The only thing I’m concerned about is that people thought it was easy for us. It wasn’t. It’s like, ‘Oh, Avenged Sevenfold, they’re millionaires, and it must have been so easy.’ No, no, it took a lot of hard work. There wasn’t MySpace, there wasn’t Facebook. Back then it was ‘hey, let’s get on the phone and talk to a promoter and book a show in a basement, and then go play and not get paid.’”

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Mt. Zion is located south-east of Decatur. From Decatur take Rt. 36 and
turn south onto Rt. 121 to reach Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion Boundary Information
To determine if an address is in the Mt. Zion School District (helps determine Tuition students) follow the instructions below:
- Call the Supervisor of Assessments office and ask for a Parcel ID#.424-1364 (if address is out of Decatur township, most are); 428-3479 (if address is in Decatur township)
- Then, call the Macon County Treasurers office (424-1426) and give Parcel ID# and ask for the School district.
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Map of Mt. Zion Schools & Outdoor Athletic Facilities
Mt. Zion High School, Football Field, Track, and Fieldhouse
Mt. Zion High School Tennis Courts
Mt. Zion Intermediate, Junior High, and Soccer Fields
McGaughey Grade School and Mt. Zion Softball Diamonds.
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Louis Joseph De Vletter
Son of Johannes Simon de Vletter and Georgina de Vletter (nee Diesel), of 25, Kellner St., Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa.
“The remains of the late Gunner Louis Joseph de Vletter were accorded a military funeral on Monday afternoon. After being discharged from the British army, Gunner da Vletter came out to New Zealand, and did home service in the dominion. Developing some complaint, he was admitted to the Dunedin Hospital, where he died on Saturday. Gunner do Vletter served during the war in German West Africa. A party of returned soldiers acted as pall-bearers and also as a firing party at the grave at the Anderson's Bay Cemetery. The Rev. R. Scott Allan officiated at the grave. Captain Myers represented the military authorities.” [Otago Witness, Issue 3374, 13 November 1918, Page 36]
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17+ Sketch Afternoon Tea London Pictures. For those new to the traditions of high tea, it's quite the social (and fashion) gathering. Sketch afternoon tea might be home the cutest tea room in the world!
Served in the glade room of the super trendy mayfair restaurant, this enchanting new menu is a tea lover's dream. Checked off my bucket list. Few experiences are as quintessentially british as indulging in a pot of tea, a warm scone slathered with clotted cream and a.
David shrigley's striking pink gallery room with its infamous collection of dusty pink velvet chairs is crying.
Looking for a truly unique experience while in london? Quirky afternoon tea for two in the gallery at sketch. Afternoon tea at the pinkest spot in london: Includes reviews of both the classic afternoon tea and caviar afternoon tea.

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If there’s anything I love in this life, it’s a cheese board. And this is an especially gorgeous one, the “National Map of Cheeses,” hailing from School House Pub in Austin, Texas. Fancy fromage, local fruit marmalade, Texas honey, whole grain mustard, and fresh herbs. What’s not to LOVE?! This shot even got picked up off my original Instagram and featured on a cheese board Instagram (lol what, yes, there really is such a thing) so apparently I’m not the only one who thinks this is one gorgeous piece of work.
Why not follow up last week’s pizza porn with yet more pizza porn? This pie hails from Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. in – you guessed it – Austin, Texas. And yeah, this isn’t the first time I’ve blogged about fried egg on pizza, but hear me out.
This bad boy was served in the middle of a sunny beer garden, fresh from the oven, topped with fresh basil, portobello mushrooms, goat ricotta, caramelized onions, and the most perfect fried egg you’ve ever seen, complete with velvety liquid yolk. It’s best enjoyed with a cold craft brew (may I suggest ABGB’s Day Trip Pale Ale). After seeing/tasting this beauty, why would you ever NOT order a fried egg on your pizza?
We stumbled upon this photo on Facebook and it literally changed our lives. According to the creator, Darius Williams of Darius Cooks, “Collard green and cornbread cake. That’s mashed potato frosting. With gravy. And fried chicken sprinkles.” SAY WHAT. Darius is coming out with a cookbook soon, and if it’s full of food porn-y treasures like this cornbread cake, we are investing in multiple copies. Stat.
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2017-12-21 | Buying a tenanted apartment in Berlin: Part 2
Buying a tenanted apartment in Berlin: Part 2
Buying a tenanted apartment as an investment
More and more people are looking towards Berlin as a place to invest in property. The city is lively and vibrant and growing in popularity for both creative and business professionals. The city’s vitality and relative affordability is offering many new opportunities and real estate investment is at the top of the list.
A popular form of property investment these days is the purchase of a tenanted apartment with the aim to rent out. In Berlin, buying a tenanted apartment is a relatively stable investment both because of the high desirability of the city as well as the rules and regulations around property, which provide a systematic and steady environment. What new investors need to be well aware of is the importance that German laws put on the tenant themselves. Berlin is a rental city, and the tenants are well protected, so knowing the rights of the buyer and the rights of the tenant is pivotal when taking that step to buy a tenanted apartment.
Advantages to buying a tenanted apartment in Berlin
Tenanted apartments tend to be around 30% cheaper than the average purchase price of a comparable untenanted apartment due to the rules and regulations, which a buyer will need to follow. Looking at tenanted apartments also offers a wider variety of choice, and a better possibility to find the right property in the neighborhoods that the buyer is most interested in. Each neighborhood in the city offers a uniqueness, and understanding the quirks and pros and cons of the areas will help a buyer make an informed and well-rounded decision on the current and potential value of the property as well as possible future tenants. Also because the rental yield tends to be lower, a buy-to-let mortgage is often more reasonable as well, making it easier to become a property owner.
Rental Yield and Possibilities
Rental yields from tenanted apartments sit around 2-3%, but they can go up to 4-5%. The rules around tenanted apartments favor the tenant, so it’s important for buyers to read the contracts thoroughly and understand what they can and cannot do. Firstly, rent cannot be raised immediately after purchase of an apartment certain. Rent can be made if certain renovations are made which elevate the value of an apartment. If legitimate renovations such as improved bathrooms, windows, flooring, and energy efficiency are made, then the rent can go up, but it can never exceed the current “mietspreisspiegel” or rental index, which provides information on average property rents based throughout different districts. The “mietspreisspeigel” is a guideline for tenants and landlords and an important tool for adjusting rents depending on area and condition/amenities of the apartment.
While rent can be raised to a certain amount if renovations are made, it’s still pivotal for a buyer to read and understand the contract of the current tenant. Different contracts protect the tenants rights for different periods of time, so knowing when the contract was sign will help a buyer plan for the future. For example, if a property was divided into apartments, a tenant is protected under the agreement of the contract for 10 years after the signing of the contract.
Protection of tenants in Berlin
Berlin also has clauses, which require the tenant to be offered the right to purchase a property first. It is rarely the case that a tenant will purchase the property, but, legally, the offer must be made. As was mentioned, Berlin protects its tenants well, but this is a positive element as it provides a better social climate and better trust and communication between property owner and tenant. In general tenants in Berlin also take good care of their homes as well. Strong communication is one of the best policies when it comes to purchasing a tenanted apartment in Berlin, because tenants are more likely to cooperate if given information in a timely manner. Once a purchase is made, and a good flow of information and communication is set up between landlord and tenant, the systematic element of the rules kick in, and the investment has the advantage of staying predictable and relatively stable.

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By Dr. Cory Couillard, Dominican Today health contributor
Yet another study has linked type 2 diabetes to an increased risk of developing breast and colon cancer. But until now, no research has shown diabetics to have a higher risk of dying from these cancers as well.
The Dutch study, “A meta-analysis on breast and colorectal cancer in diabetic patients: Higher incidences and mortality rates,” was recently presented at the 2013 European Cancer Congress.
Researchers analysed 20 scientific studies consisting of more than 1.9 million people between 2007 and 2012. They found diabetics to have a 23 per cent higher risk of developing breast cancer and a soaring 38 per cent risk of dying from it.
Moreover, diabetics had a 26 per cent higher risk of colon cancer and a 30 per cent risk of dying from that malignancy when compared to non-diabetics.
"The evidence is getting quite strong that there is an association between diabetes and cancer," said Kirstin De Bruijn, lead researcher at Erasmus University Medical Centre.
"Cancer patients who are obese and diabetic are an already more vulnerable group of individuals when it comes to surgery, as they have an increased risk of developing complications both during and after surgery.
"Worldwide, the numbers of obese and subsequent diabetic patients are still increasing and it is a cause for concern that these individuals are at a higher risk of developing cancer and dying from it.
"It is extremely important that prevention campaigns on obesity and diabetes are intensified and that they also focus on children, to prevent them from becoming obese and developing cancer later in life," De Bruijn concluded.
A person with diabetes should be able to lead an active, healthy life and reduce the risk of complications with proper self-care. Genetics may play a minor role in developing cancer, diabetes and obesity, but these conditions are largely due to an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), “physical activity is one of the main pillars in the prevention of diabetes. Increased physical activity is important in maintaining weight loss and is linked to reduced blood pressure, reduced resting heart rate, increased insulin sensitivity, improved body composition and psychological well-being.”
Aerobic exercise is the best form of exercise for the diabetic patient. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days of the week.
Smoking can promote the development of diabetes by at least 30 per cent. Smoking is also one of the leading causes of cancer and premature death.
Unhealthy diets, especially the excessive consumption of energy, saturated fat, trans fat, salt and sugar could cause at least 40 per cent of all deaths from diabetes.
To prevent or reverse diabetes – reduce sugar intake, eliminate processed food items, reduce portion size and increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.
The classic symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, hunger, frequent urination, excessive fatigue, blurred vision and pain or numbness in the feet or hands.
Unexplained darkened areas of skin are one of the few signs suggesting one is at risk of diabetes. Common areas that are affected include the neck, armpits, elbows, knees and knuckles.
Other symptoms can include bladder, kidney or other infections that occur more frequent or heal slowly. It is also common for men to experience erectile dysfunction.
If you present with any of these signs and symptoms, consult a health care professional immediately.
Dr Cory Couillard is an international health columnist that works in collaboration with the World Health Organization's goals of disease prevention and control. Views do not necessarily reflect endorsement.
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There won’t be a lot of repeat All-Americans on offense next season.
Arizona running back Ka’Deem Carey announced Monday that he’ll give up his remaining eligibility and enter the NFL Draft, joining every other draft-eligible member of the first-team offense, as chosen by the Associated Press, in choosing the professional ranks over a return to the collegiate life. That leaves only Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and kicker Roberto Aguayo as potential repeat members of the team.
Carey ran for 1,716 yards in 11 games during his final season with the Wildcats, finishing third in the country in rushing behind fellow All-Americans Andre Williams and Jordan Lynch, and scored 18 touchdowns on offense overall. Carey put up 1,929 rushing yards and 24 total touchdowns in 13 games as a sophomore.
Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports reported earlier this month that Carey received a second-round grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board and he’s likely be one of the first, if not the first, running backs off the board when the draft gets underway in May.
The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft is Wednesday.

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Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) – International Committee for Underwater Cultural Heritage (ICUCH) Conference 2023: 14-15 September
The 2023 joint AIMA-ICUCH Conference is being held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The conference is being held in person but is also open to online attendance.
The 2023 conference theme is Connected by water with sub themes of ratification of the UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and the archaeology and management of underwater cultural heritage. This theme and the sub themes were selected because they link to Australia progressing its consideration of ratification of the UNESCO 2001 Convention and pick up a key principle of the Convention regarding promotion of information exchange and shared heritage management.
This year’s conference is an opportunity to celebrate 40 years of Australia’s national Underwater Cultural Heritage Program and to reflect on the outcomes and achievements over that period. The conference is also an opportunity to promote and encourage broader regional uptake of the UNESCO 2001 Convention in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asian Region. https://www.aima-underwater.org.au/app/events/events/view?event=5988


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The solution architect role is critical to the effective governance of a technical online eCommerce and other Commercial solution design and ensures compliance with enterprise architecture frameworks. Ensure solutions designs can be and are integrated with other applications in use at our client and the wider group. The Solution Architect role is to maintain the integrity of our clients IT enterprise architecture with technical solutions by way of governance and change management, and to provide strategic technology guidance for future developments.
Ability to design and enforce best practice in design of an eCommerce solution landscape based on technology foundations. Keeping up to date with technology to achieve & maintain a leading position within the automotive retail market. This role will allow the individual to develop and provide input to and deliver the strategy for all IT Infrastructure systems as it embarks on a significant period of growth and utilisation of advanced technology solutions. This role is a key member of the IT technical team and enables involvement in presentations and meetings with Senior management positions.
- Act as main solutions Subject Matter Expert for physical and application design for new IT Business Applications relating to the Drive online sales platform and associated systems.
- Be proficient in leading designs of systems for projects, including integration to SAP, Finance, Configurators, and other associated IT applications, plus BAU and business planned upgrades.
- Where required, work as part of a wider design or change control group to approve new application requirements.
- Support enabling technology aspects of the Business Road map as directed by the IT Business Partner and Project Manager.
- Support the end-to-end delivery of systems into business as usual operations including training and service acceptance criteria.
- Support other Marketing, Sales and Service IT application projects where required.
- Provide input and deliver the Strategy (including upgrade roadmap) for all IT Infrastructure systems
- Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the business organization
- Support IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
- Act as an advocate for the organization's IT vision via regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, department heads, and end users.
- Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
- Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments.
- Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
- Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define systems requirements for new technology implementations.
- Ensure IT Infrastructure Systems operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
- Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
- Define and communicate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT Infrastructure systems.
- Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and continuity plan.
- Prioritise and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
- The Solution Architect Role is expected to develop, design and implement technical and procedural documentation standards for the IT Infrastructure Team.
- Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.
- Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT Infrastructure Server systems organisation.
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It's our great pleasure to welcome back Australian artist Elypsis, whose brand new single, "Poison," once again showcases his deft compositional talents in the deep-progressive house niche. Fans of the genre may recall his wonderful debut EP, "Open Road," which arrived on our imprint earlier this year. This time around, he introduces fellow Australian musician Mandy Reign, who lends her songwriting and vocal gifts as a featured collaborator. Also along for the ride: beloved veteran contributor Gregory Esayan presents his first brand new offering to our label since his acclaimed artist album, "Pilgrim's Diary," via a characteristically emotive and introspective interpretation.
Elypsis and Mandy Reign's original mix of "Poison" is a soulful, deep house ballad, which explores the darker side of love. There's a melancholic atmosphere to the composition, which Mandy's plaintive lyrics, such as "what are you doing to me? / your love is like poison," reinforce throughout the song. Elypsis offers a buoyant, yet gentle swing to the groove, which allows the listener to fully embrace the weight of Mandy's words and "release" its implicit pain through dance.
Gregory Esayan's long-awaited return to our imprint -- his first brand new contribution of 2017 -- is more of a 'rework,' in that he closely emulates the original vocal arrangement and overall mood, while adding a bit more rhythmic energy, as well as subtle atmospheric effects (for additional texture). Fans of Esayan's past work will recognize a few poignant artist signatures in the breakdown, including a variety of other-worldly, trance-influenced background synths.
Noctural is an amazing album by the always amazing The Midnight. Although I prefer the first five tracks to the last two, this was something that I have been meaning to collect. Only one more of the main releases to go :)
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How do the other bowls pick their particpants? - wdonbrown on 6/27/12 at 4:25 pmI'm confused how the rest of the bowls work.
Playoff seems clear: after regular/conference championship games, committee picks top 4. None of these 4 play in any of the 'regular' bowl games.
I guess the next best from their conf:
SEC/Big12 in new Dallas game,
BIG and Pac12 in Rose
Need 4 Bama Game 11/03/12 - wdonbrown on 6/27/12 at 12:04 pm4 of us can make one game a year...travel from all over. Let me know if you have some that you can't use and what price. Thanks.
Why #10 Tweets Ended - wdonbrown on 6/4/12 at 10:46 pmdoes anyone know why tweets from Russell Shepard
@LSUShep10 have ended? He was great guy to follow but i haven't seen any tweets since early May....

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Sally finds the perfect dress for her but she can't afford it and tries to persuade her best friend, Vicky, to lend her the money. But Vicky is too preoccupied with packing and trying to get out of town to listen.
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Shining the shoes of a walk-in customer, a shiner discovers his client’s dark secret.
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“Three Kings” deals with a dysfunctional family struggling to cope with the news that one of their own is rapidly disintegrating from Dementia. “Three Kings” shows the human side of an imperfect family as they go through denial, resistance, disbelief, anger, laughter and finally acceptance of her fate. All of this is wrapped within an Italian American Christmas Eve with the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
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When a feisty woman is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she resolves to reach a family milestone only to be sidetracked by a chance meeting with a stranger who nearly kills her.
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Friends so long you don't have a choice.
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The reward areas in their brains are also “when they scent their owners, they glow. The release of oxytocin, commonly known as the “love hormone,” occurs when your eyes come together with your dog’s “hugging hormone This body of studies demonstrates that you are the only element needed to make your dog happier.
Why do dogs usually seem so content?
Many animal behaviorists have recently come to the conclusion that dogs frequently align their emotions with those of their owners. What evidence supports this supposition? It turns out that we have really scanned the brains of dogs when they were exposed to their owners’ scent. When this occurred, the researchers discovered that activity in the areas related to happiness and value judgment increased!
Your dog’s behavior is actually quite similar to how you react when you see a relative or other close person. Your dog nearly worships you and may even be picturing your return before you get home.
Dogs have been domesticated from the beginning of time. There is a ton of proof that prehistoric people used wolves and other wild dogs huge help them catch animals to feed their group. Given that dogs could withstand the cold, this was especially advantageous during the winter. As time went on, it seems that people started to select particular breeds of dogs that exhibited the traits they desired to develop. These included traits like faster speeds, broader frames, and thicker or thinner hair. These wild dogs were the original breeding stock for all contemporary dog breeds that exist today.
The fact that dogs perceive us as belonging to a conventional pack hierarchy is another factor in why they are always so delighted to see us. Face licking is one of the reasons why scientists have seen this. In the wild, this is how wolves and other wild dogs have always customarily greeted one another.
If you raised your dog from a puppy, that’s a third factor contributing to your unadulterated enjoyment. If it happens when they are young, dogs imprint on their owners considerably more intensely. When this occurs, you effectively become your dog’s parent in his eyes. This respect for experience is also evident in wolf groups, according to researchers. The older, past-breeding members of the pack are kept secure and encircled, and frequently their hunting is done for them.
Why do dogs enjoy being around people?
Dogs and people have lived side by side for countless years. In fact, some experts think that the co-evolution of people and dogs was one of the factors that made it possible for the ancestors of modern humans to live and prosper.
However, even though we know a lot more about our canine friends than “Ugg” the Caveman, their mental processes remain a mystery. Why do dogs stick close to people? Canines love us? or imagine that we are their parents? Do they realize we’re not canines? We’ll examine what is known about the relationship between humans and dogs as well as how canines think.
How did Dogs become Dogs?
There are some things humans have been able to figure out, despite the fact that nobody is certain of how or when dogs became domesticated. A human and his dog were interred together for the first time between 10,000 and 12,000 years ago. Nobody knows how that friendship came to be.
As for how dogs evolved, we can only speculate. Studies on wolves and silver foxes have demonstrated that taming alone cannot produce the pleasant behavior that we associate with dogs. Even a litter of hand-raised wolves still has a natural anxiety of meeting new people. It doesn’t seem conceivable that the first dogs were domesticated wolf pups because their pups aren’t tame. Given that wolves have always been generally despised and demonized throughout history, this is highly unlikely. They eat a lot as well. You must keep in mind that these were folks who had not yet learned about farming. It seems quite out of character for them to have spent time, effort, and valuable food raising wolf cubs on the off chance that they may be beneficial.
Actually, according to the state of science, wolves domesticated themselves. Only the friendliest wolves would have had the nerve to approach a human camp. They were less likely to be ejected if they were friendlier. Due of their proximity, these wolves probably had access to more food, which allowed them to reproduce. effectively choose people who are sociable and kind. To domesticate a silver fur fox, it takes roughly 40 generations of selective breeding of the friendliest individuals. Without intentional breeding from humans, it probably took 100 generations or more in the “wild.” But over time, wolves started to resemble dogs more and more.
What do Dogs think of Humans?
In contrast to wolves and other wild creatures, dogs are drawn to people by nature. Brian Hare’s experiments revealed that domestication makes animals notice what humans are doing as well as what people are attempting to communicate. Unlike dogs, wolves do not respond as quickly to human movements like pointing. While tamed silver foxes appear to grasp that everything we do has a purpose and pay close attention, wild silver foxes raised for the fur trade are too afraid of us to notice what we do with our hands. Similar to this, socialized wolves and dogs were given an impossible task to complete in a research. Dogs turned to humans for help when they realized they couldn’t solve the problem, but wolves didn’t, despite their excellent socialization. This shows that, unlike wolves raised as dogs, dogs look to people for guidance.
Do Dogs think we are Dogs?
I believe we may be sure that dogs are aware that we are not animals. After all, their incredible noses can detect the distinction. Additionally, O’Hare’s research demonstrated that dogs are inherently friendlier toward humans than they are toward other dogs; they approach with tails wagging in excitement and frequently pick the human over another dog. However, we are unsure of what dogs “think” about us. Are we only “the strange upright people with food,” “pleasant to be around,” or “safety”?
If dogs believe us are their parents, some people want to know. It is unquestionably true that, like children, scared dogs frequently seek the advice of their owners. This idea falls apart because, in my opinion, dogs would be able to detect the fact that they are not of the same species as humans.
Do Dogs Love Us?
Dogs are meant to love humans unconditionally, but is this really the case? Unfortunately, it’s difficult to say whether dogs even understand what love is. The good news is that research has shown that when dogs connect with people, their levels of oxytocin—also known as the “love hormone”—increase. phew! Another team of researchers trained canines to remain motionless within an MRI scanner before exposing them to the smells of other dogs, strange humans, and their owners. Additionally, each dog displayed an activation response in the Caudate Nucleus, also known as the “reward center,” when they scented their owners. No other perfume produced the same response for them. That provides further more proof that they might genuinely care about us.
But once science reaches that point, we must draw our own conclusions. I like to believe that even though our dogs are aware that we are not actual dogs, they still adore us.
Do dogs ever feel content?
How can you tell if your dog is content? Perhaps it’s the way they greet you when you get home, or the way they speed about the room. If you’re anything like me, you probably just have a gut feeling that your dog is content but are unsure of how to express it.
Dogs have feelings that are comparable to ours, but they lack the ability to communicate such feelings. Body language, conduct, and even physical well-being are ways they express their emotions. And, believe it or not, there are particular behaviors that denote contentment in dogs.
Continue reading to find out how to recognize your dog’s happiness and how dogs display emotions.
How do dogs perceive people?
Dogs view the world differently than humans do, which is something owners need to be aware of if they want to better understand their canine companions. The structure of the eye is where the differences first appear. Because we are familiar with the structure of a dog’s retina, we can fairly accurately predict what they see.
The retina is the part of the eye that is sensitive to light. The location of this structure is inside the eyeball, toward the back. Rods and cones, two different types of light-sensitive cells, are found in the retina. While rods can see in low light and detect motion, cones give color perception and detailed sight. Dogs can see well in the dark thanks to their rod-dominated retinas. Dogs have higher motion visibility than humans do, in addition to having stronger night vision. However, dogs do not see color the same way that people do since their retinas only have a concentration of cones that is roughly one-tenth that of humans.
Dogs have color blind human vision. There are many types of color blindness, contrary to popular belief, which holds that someone who is red- or green-color blind cannot see any color. Most people have trichromatic vision (three-color variations). Dichromatic people are those who are red/green colorblind (two color variations). Retinas in dogs can discriminate between two hues. Yellow and blue-violet are these colors. Dogs are able to distinguish between various grayscales. Dogs cannot distinguish between the colors red, yellow, orange, and green.
Dogs don’t just rely on color; they also take into account smell, texture, brightness, and position. For instance, seeing-eye dogs may not be able to tell the difference between a green or red stoplight; instead, they focus on the brightness and location of the light. This signals to the dog when it is safe to cross the street, coupled with the movement and sounds of vehicles.
The field of vision and depth perception of a dog are determined by how its eyes are placed. Eyes are typically found on the sides of the heads of prey species. The animals’ field of vision is widened as a result, enabling them to spot approaching predators. Humans and dogs are predator animals, and both have close-set eyes. Human eyes are positioned straight ahead, however canine eyes are often positioned at a 20-degree angle depending on the breed. Because of the increased field of view, the dog’s peripheral vision is also increased by this angle.
The amount of binocular vision is compromised by increased peripheral vision. The overlap of each eye’s field of vision is where binocular vision occurs. Depth perception requires binocular vision. Dogs’ wider-set eyes have less binocular vision and overlap than human eyes (thus less depth perception). Dogs can best detect depth when they are looking directly ahead. This is not ideal because their nose frequently gets in the way. Binocular vision is essential to the survival of predators. Jumping, leaping, capturing, and many other essential predatory behaviors are made easier by binocular vision.
Dogs also have inferior visual acuity than humans, in addition to having less binocular vision. A person with 20/20 vision is said to have flawless vision. This indicates that at a distance of 20 feet, we can recognize letters or objects. Normally, dogs have 20/75 eyesight. This implies that they need to be 20 feet away from an object in order to see it, as well as a person who is 75 feet away. Some breeds have sharper eyesight. Because they are bred for excellent vision, labradors—who are frequently employed as seeing-eye dogs—might have vision that is closer to 20/20.
Don’t expect your dog to know you if you’re standing across the field from her or him in silence. When you perform a unique move for yourself, he will recognize you. He (she) may also detect your presence thanks to his/her keen hearing and/or sense of smell. Dogs see moving objects considerably better than stationary objects because their retinas include a lot more rods. The crucial feature of canine eyesight has been identified as motion sensitivity. Dog behavior often revolves around appropriateness and stance. Your dog notices even the smallest adjustments to your posture. Due to this reality, dog owners must alter their training methods. We advise employing a broad sweeping hand and arm motion to cue your dog if you want them to carry out an activity based on a silent cue.
When a dog loses their sight, owners frequently question if their quality of life has declined to the point where they are unhappy. Humans adapt well to blindness, and they rely on their sight far more than dogs do. As long as they are comfortable, blind dogs have happy lives. The pet’s habitat may need to be modified by the owner. Fencing the yard, going on walks while wearing a leash, and not placing strange objects in the dog’s customary paths are a few of these modifications. It goes without saying that most blind dogs struggle to climb stairs. The majority of people are unaware that blind dogs exist when they are in their natural surroundings.
Canines adore their owners?
Even when there are no genuine risks, dogs frequently want to protect the people they care about, thus some dogs display their affection for their owners by keeping them “safe” while they eat or unwind.
“Guarding actions are frequently a sign that your dog believes you are a part of its pack. While you dine, a guard dog may sit next to the table with its back to you or, if you are seated nearby, may stand directly in front of another dog “Szydlowski added.
Szydlowski cautioned that most vets would advise against this kind of guarding behavior since it can cause dogs to become extremely territorial or to exhibit behavioral problems.
Do dogs believe we are canines?
Let’s not abandon you here, then. Do dogs believe that people are canines? The short answer is no. They undoubtedly wish we would occasionally enjoy the dog park with them and roll about in the mud with them. Beyond that, it’s doubtful that they perceive us as tall, hairless doggos with a supply of dog treats.
But what’s really intriguing is how dogs recognize our differences from them. So, cuddle up with your pet as we study how dogs perceive their four-legged friends.
Your dog needs to understand the distinction between dogs and people much like Snoop Dogg does between Bay Area hip-hop and East Coast hip-hop.
Do dogs truly adore humans?
In the 30,000 years that people and dogs have coexisted, dogs have only grown in popularity and adoration as pets. Today, approximately 50% of American families have dogs.
Dogs certainly act as though they love us back, as seen by the way they beat their tails, jump onto our laps, and grab our pillows. Can we ever be certain, though, given dogs can’t tell us what’s going on inside their furry heads?
In reality, absolutely. We are beginning to have a clearer understanding of what is going on within the canine cranium as a result of recent advancements in brain imaging technologies.
Yes, that’s correct—scientists are investigating dog brains. And the study’ findings are good news for all dog owners: Dogs not only appear to love us back, but they also regard us as members of their family. In terms of affection, protection, and everything in between, it appears that dogs depend more on people than they do their own species.
The most recent neuroimaging study on olfactory processing in the canine brain provides the most conclusive proof that dogs are utterly committed to people. Emory University animal cognition researchers trained canines to remain still in an MRI machine while they measured canine neural responses to both familiar and unfamiliar canine and human odors. Dogs use their noses to navigate the world, so studying how they process smell might reveal a lot about how they behave in social situations.
The caudate nucleus, known as the brain’s “reward center,” was discovered to be activated by the smell of dog owners. Dogs actually gave the scent of people the highest priority among all other scents to take in.
These findings are consistent with other canine neuroimaging studies. Canine brain activity in response to various human and canine sounds, such as voices, barks, and the meaningful grunts and sighs both species generate, was examined by researchers at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest. Our understanding of what transpires inside canine brains when humans make noise was lacking prior to this investigation.
The study found a number of unexpected results, including striking parallels between how human and canine brains absorb emotionally charged vocal sounds. Researchers discovered that both animals’ auditory cortexes are particularly activated by pleasant noises. This similarity highlights the special, effective communication system that underlies the link between humans and dogs.
In other words, dogs are biologically designed to notice minor changes in human mood, despite the fact that they only appear to do so.
The most modern neuroscience is supported by behavioral studies. Dogs engage with their human caretakers in a similar fashion to how children do with their parents, claims Andics. Just like disturbed children rush to their parents, dogs will run to their owners when they are terrified or anxious. Contrary to most domesticated animals, cats and horses will flee when they are frightened.
Dogs are the only non-primate animal that direct its gaze directly at a person. Andics and other researchers made this discovery approximately ten years ago while researching the domestication of wolves, which they hypothesized would also exhibit this feature. To raise wolves like dogs was their goal. This is a characteristic of dogs and humans only. Dogs look people in the eye, but not their actual dog parents.
Dogs need their owners significantly more than other types of pets do, according to Andics.
Scientists have also viewed the relationship between dogs and people from the other side. It turns out that dogs feel very strongly about people. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital examined how the brain reacts to images of dogs and kids in a study that was published in PLOS One in October. Women who have owned pets and children for at least two years were study participants. Brain areas linked to emotion, reward, affiliation, visual processing, and social interaction were active in response to both types of photographs. In essence, we are equally happy with our furry and (usually) non-furry family members.
Dog lovers have made a few prominent mistakes when reading dogs’ facial expressions, such as supposing that the frequently observed hangdog look denotes guilt, an emotion that, according to the majority of behavior specialists, calls for a complex sense of self that dogs undoubtedly lack.
However, just as with family, our gut feelings about how dogs behave are frequently accurate.
According to Laurie Santos, the director of Yale’s Canine Cognition Center, “sometimes our intuition about what’s going on inside dogs’ heads is dead-right.” According to studies, dogs are asking for our assistance, which is distinct from even their closest cousins, wolves.
A dog’s glum expression may not always be indicative of a specific want or concern. But we can take comfort in the knowledge that our pets love us just as much—if not more—than we had hoped. They view us as family even though they aren’t actual children. How about us? They will always remain our infants, I suppose.

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The health implications of working long hours have been revealed in a major study. It was found that those who work longer hours are more at risk of stroke, and the longer they work, the higher the risk.
The study is the largest carried out on the issue and took place across three continents. Led by scientists at University College London, it was found that those who work 55 hours plus a week, had a 33% increased risk of stroke compared to those who work an average 35-40 hour week. Working longer hours was also found to increase risk of coronary disease by 13%.
The findings have been published in the Lancet medical journal. Researchers pointed out that the results of the study cannot state that long working hours causes stroke, just that there is a link and that this link gets stronger the more hours are worked.
“Sudden death from overwork is often caused by stroke and is believed to result from a repetitive triggering of the stress...