The Leo Weekly from Louisville, Kentucky, published two recent reviews of independent comics, Flavor Girls and Absolution. And now that I think of it, the former example has some eyebrow raising details as much as the latter:
“Flavor Girls” is a fun, colorful journey about a wary chosen hero thrust into a world she could never imagine. Filled with dreamy landscapes, fun costumes, strange magic and a colorful cast of characters, it is a love letter to the magical girl genre. If you’re a fan of “Sailor Moon,” “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power,” or “Little Witch Academia,” then I recommend grabbing “Flavor Girls” #1 off the stands!
If they’re going to reference a poorly animated cartoon that was laced with political motivations, that’s no way to promote the book in focus, and enough to make one wonder if this graphic novel will also contain similar mistakes.
Now, let’s turn to the second review, of Absolution, written by Peter Milligan and illustrated by Mike Deodato:
In a not-so-distant future, Nina Ryan, an assassin, has been sentenced to death for her crimes. But she’s been given a choice: she can still do what she does and have it live-streamed to an audience of online judges, including celebrity commentators, and of course “the people,” including all that comes with that — trolls, bots, jerks, fans, etc. If she can get enough support, she receives absolution in the form of points and walks free. But, as we all know, the internet isn’t always a friendly place, and for every fan who loves her exploits and style, there are others who want more blood, more boobs, more personality, more violence, less violence, the list goes on and on.
This sounds like yet another ambiguous attack on pop culture fandom, online or off, without making any distinctions between what’s better or worse. And I firmly believe graphic, gory bloodletting is far worse than sex. That said, it’s a shame Milligan seems to be somebody who seems more interested in dragging fandoms into the whole mess, rather than make a clear argument whether violence is a healthy influence or not. This kind of storytelling is not doing the medium any good, and takes away entertainment value from the product in focus. Assuming that’s what Milligan and Deodato set out to do at all.
And if not, what good is it to create these kind of independent comics?
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Ayurveda Prajna: Bringing us back to Nature
By Lilamaya (Liliana Galvis) • February 23rd, 2012 • 6884 Views
Ayurveda is the science that indicates the appropriate and inappropriate, happy or sorrowful conditions of living, what is auspicious or inauspicious for longevity, as well as the measure of life itself. CHARAKA SAMHITA I.41
Ayurveda translates to “The Science of Life”, an ancient natural healing system of India, dating back approx. 5,000 years. A substantial portion of Ayurvedic wisdom has been lost in the midst of time and during a procession of mogul invasions during 1526 where much of the Ayurvedic physicians (Vaidyas) knowledge of the nature of health and disease were gloomily destroyed. This knowledge was cognized by the rishis or seers of truth during deep states of meditation. It was passed down through generations by chanting in the form of shlokas (verses).
Ayurveda is the sister science to Yoga. Originated as part of the Vedic Science, it is an ancient integral spiritual science that provides comprehensive understanding of how we came to be (the universe of matter, mind and consciousness). Vedic Sciences include: yoga, meditation, mantra and astrology (Jyotish), and Ayurveda has been set forth as its special branch for healing which recognizes the important role of the mind and emotions. Much of the foundations for maintaining health and curing disease are rooted in the adherence to natural rhythms and cycles of nature, utilizing a variety of natural means in order to bring harmony to physiology including: diet, herbs, spices, minerals, exercise, meditation, yoga, mental hygiene, sounds, smells and mechano-procedures to eliminate toxic substances from the body and mind.
According to Vedic rishis, life is nothing but a dance and interplay of 3 main forces derived by the 5 elements. These three forces are known as Doshas or biological humors: VATA (ether and space) PITTA (fire and water) KAPHA (water and earth). They are continually changing and interacting with one another and being propelled by the major energy life force called PRANA, aka: The Life force. Hidden in all energy is the working of a conscious will. Energy is will in action in the outer world orchestrating the primal cosmic law of order and balance.
By understanding these biological humors, not only can we can learn to balance and control the forces of life but also build health as the basis for rejuvenation of the mind and the transformation of consciousness. When out of balance, the doshas are the causative forces behind the disease process.
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Valuation : measuring and managing the value of companies / by Tim Koller, Marc Goedhart and David Wessels
By: Koller, Tim | McKinsey & Company.
Contributor(s): Goedhart, Marc | Wessels, David.Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2020Edition: 7th ed.Description: electronic resource.ISBN: 9781119612469.Subject(s): Companies | Valuations | Capital marketsOnline resources: Download as an eBook
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By Lansana Fofanah.
In his first nationwide meeting with the Fourth Estate in 2019, the Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust, (NASSIT) Mohamed Fouad Daboh has informed the press that the sum of Le, 431.3 Billion was collected as contribution income in 2018 by NASSIT.
Giving an overview of the previous year’s activities at the Headquarters of NASSIT at Walpole Street, Freetown on the 1st of February 1, 2019, Director Daboh said that current pensioners as at December 2018, NASSIT has 14,754 registered establishments with a total insured population of 215,049.
“As at December 2018, we have 25,175 pensioners (Retirement, Invalidity and Survivors) on our pension payroll and we have paid a total of Le, 148.5 Billion as pensions between January and December 2018”, he declared.
Mr. Daboh briefed the press on key successes and challenges since he took over in June 2018 and how he continues to strive to put the operations and benefits payment at the centre of their business as this was one main objective for which the establishment was created. He pointed out that the empowerment of inspectors with requisite trainings and skills constitutes a major role since they are key in achieving the objectives of NASSIT.
He said that after a nationwide verification exercise of all retirement pensioners, the Trust discovered that their pension payroll continues to increase as they now have over 17,000 Retirement Pensioners that they pay through the banks, but getting information about deceased pensioners has been another herculean task for the Trust. He said that NASSIT will now be paying pensioners in all the commercial banks in order to give them easy access to their pensions.
Mr. Daboh said that NASSIT is at an advance stage with a reputable firm, Gougi Construction Company for the construction of five blocks of student hostels with ancillary facilities on five university campuses which, if completed, will provide housing facilities for 2,160 students across the country.
Mr. Daboh said that the current active population in Sierra Leone is in the informal sector economy, but the design of NASSIT, has not been compatible with the operations of the informal sector. In addressing that challenge, he said NASSIT will be rolling out an attractive social security scheme that appropriately addresses the special needs of workers in that sector of the economy.
Dilating on meeting international standards, Mr. Daboh said that the ILO Convention 102 covers nine principal branches of social security; medical care, sickness, unemployment, old-age, employment injury, family maternity, invalidity and survivors benefits. But since NASSIT was established, only three out of the nine schemes have been covered and these are; old-age, invalidity and survivors benefits, but NASSIT will henceforth be collaborating with relevant stakeholders such as ILO, World Bank, MoHS, MLSS to design and implement a Social Health Insurance Scheme for Sierra Leone
He also said that the pronouncement made by President Julius Maada Bio to increase government pensions from Twenty Five Thousand Leones to Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones has now been into effect. He said that the establishments of Toll Free Lines of 811,812,813,814,815,816 and 817 from Africell and Orange have closed the communication gap between NASSIT and their valued customers.

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The reading public found in Ahab a kind of kindred spirit in his hopeless obsession and ultimate personal destruction. This spirit mirrored the excesses of both modern warfare and new social mores.
It is well known that Moby-Dick was a literary flop in the nineteenth century, and editions are limited to the first printing run that failed to sell out during Melville's lifetime, and the 1892 edition, also scarce. What saved Moby-Dick from the landfill of history, could be argued, was the industrial revolution of the post Civil War era. As society was given more and more free and leisure time, society filled that time with new and wonderful endeavors, first and foremost was education, schooling replaced milking the cows. Schooling begat financial success and when faced with financial success folks wanted to show that off in their home, so the bookshelves needed to be filled with rows of matching books.
Enter J. M. Dent, an English publisher, who in 1904 began to plan the Everyman's Library. In 1906 he published 152 titles, Moby - Dick was included in 1907. So there it sat for about ten more years still unread, but on a whole lot more shelves in a whole lot more homes than it would have, had Mr. Dent not needed to fill out his offerings... Moby Dick sat on library shelves waiting for the intersection of war, flappers and the Melville Revival.
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Automated Testing is a type of testing that is conducted automatically. Automated testing tools are capable of running tests, reporting outcomes and comparing results with earlier test runs all by itself.
The primary purpose of automated testing is to simplify as much of the testing effort as possible with a minimum set of scripts. Automated testing in only utilized once it is noted that the manual testing program is not meeting expectations but it is also not possible to bring in more human testers.
The benefit of automated testing is that test can be run at any time of the day and without a person or tester to run them. This saves on time and money, and is much more efficient. However, automating tests with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or open source software can be complicated, however, because they almost always require customization.


Bulgaria's Outgoing PM Downplays Budget Update Affair
There is nothing "spectacular" about whether the 2014 budget will be overhauled or not, Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski said on Wednesday.
"If [the motion] is approved, it will provide sense of calm to the next [caretaker government], if is not - they will have to adopt a more careful approach to expenditures and to control [them] in a more effective way," daily Sega quoted him as saying.
His comments come after prospects of approving amendments to the state budget for this year dwindled on Wednesday, with the main opposition party GERB declaring it would reject the move, just hours after it had thrown its support behind it in Parliament.
Oresharski's cabinet in resignation agreed in mid-June on a bill raising expenses in healthcare by BGN 225 M, increasing the projected current-account deficit and the cap of Bulgaria's public debt and also reducing the budget's income statement.
However, the Prime Minister, who submitted his resignation last week has repeatedly assured it is not of utmost necessity to change the fiscal framework.
Oresharski was Finance Minister in the 2005-2009 cabinet of the so-called "Three-Way Coalition" and was picked by the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) to head the last government due to his professional expertise, despite not being a member of the party.
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Londoners Book Trailer
The Brief :
once receiving the brief Me and Rosie set about dissecting and brainstormed an idea around our short story: Rinse the Rapper. As our story had a very unique spin, the character appeared to have a confliction of two pre-exhisting worlds. We decided to focus more on this and thought we could play with this issue visually as it was an unusual concept (Nerd Rapper)
After we brainstormed, we came up with the concept: Street vs nerd. we wanted to create the conflict between the two whilst still having a comedic element to it.
we set about researching existing trailers that were out there that had some sort of gang related narrative. This would help develop our idea further as we could start to think abut how visually we wanted to convey the narrative. My research included:
The Kenco Coffee bean advert
(the advert was focused around the conflict between the cartel and the life of a young boy being brought up in the favelas of Brazil/ mexico) i liked this advert because of the illustration/ animations scene at the end forming over the cartels face and body with a tattoo of a gun. i really liked how it was shot using a low angel to construct the perspective of the child and the hight variation creating the the metaphorical hierarchy that exists within the cartels and gangs. Majority of the shots including the cartels, were dark, and used mis en scenes to create a sinister atmosphere (atmospheric lighting) I found i wanted to add this atmosphere to our trailer as through the kenco advert the comparison with the use of light and dark contrasts highlighted the connotations associated with the ambient lighting of when the actor is in the bright happy life of working the coffee bean fields to the darker path of drug and cartel life behind bars.
iconic landscape provides a setting and grounding for the audience. If they can place the location they can associate with and feel more compelled.
Over the shoulder shots give audience a sense of perspective and tension but also provides the communication between actors
iconic battle scene - inspired us for the final scene of the two gangs (hard and nerd) coming together to fight.
Variation of shots of the two gangs create interesting depth and softens the feel. camera angles low (makes the audience feel intimidated) - the gangs have the power.
We found that a lot of the films we research had 'epic' final shots during action scenes. WE screen shot the best angles and frames that we liked and used them to help construct our narrative and storyboard.
We had a few issues with the story board, as we found we needed to move frames around to allow for the narrative to flow better. We chose to start our video with an action scene instead of an establishing shot to provide a hook for the audience. it would be a trailer on Youtube and we wanted it to be engaging as to stop the viewer from pressing the skip ad button. the first scene was of (rinse the rapper) running away from a gang of nerds in a dark tunnel towards the light. This foreshadowed the whole narrative as we constructed the concept of Rinse changing from a gang member to a nerd but remaining a rapper.
After constructing and creating our storyboard we created a script using a script software site called Celtex: we included all the locations (london bridge, south bank skate park, kings meadow playing ground and its tunnel)
Our script became more of a directors treatment as we didn't have any dialogue other than 'Rinse' running away screaming. we had planned to use music over the top. We had a rapper make us a 1 minute music piece to go with the video - collaboration with recording artist to produce a soundtrack for the videO
we also planned to collaborate with a film director for the video to help with shots and artistic direction.
we also planned to use multiple actors within the video
Once the completion of the narrative was made we set about hiring actors to play the roles we had created
We hired the actors and planned a shooting schedule, we planned to shoot over two days - 9am-5pm
we encounter a huge unforeseen situation. Our lead actor who was going to provide the rest of 'rinses mandem' created communication issues. We had agreed time and dates and two days before we had planned to shoot he said he was unavailable last minute. so we tried to rearrange the days however there were still issues. So me and rosie made a decision to scrap them. We were supposed to use his music aswell as we were going to get him to lip synch along to the track. we also decided that enough was enough and we were a week and a half away from our deadline. We had to scarp all the work we had previously done, however, this was mainly due to the fact we couldn't find any replace the actors.
we attempted to chop and change our preexisting storyboard and change our narrative with what we had, but it was like trying to make a square peg go into a round hole, it was not going to happen.
be both decided to cut our losses and completely start again. we went back to the drawing board and attempted to make 'a life raft at sea' and to put the fire out. we followed the Marcel Duchamp philosophy in starting from scratch completely instead of trying to make something fit.
we both decided to make an animation, as cartoon illustrations have a stigma with storytelling and books. It also meant we only had to rely on ourselves to complete it. However we still collaborated with a voice over artist for narration with the animations and images we produced.
I redrew a new story board, the original consisted of 4 pages and 22 frames. I them animated it to help create the timings to understand what movements we wanted to take place. it was invaluable as it helped us realise we wanted to fit in too much within 1 minute. so had to cut scenes.
Bringing it to life:
WE wanted to create the animation in the 2d flat design aesthetic. it provided a softer cartoon approach to animation that was fun and colourful and more engaging for the audience. And also helped to portray the narrative within the book we were trying to sell.
The initial mood board highlighted the key attributes we wanted to include in our animation: colour vibrancy, soft edges, clear vector shapes constructing the images and solid block colour. to create the illusion of shadows i found that you could still use a solid colour but just a shade darker than the colour in front.
I researched pre exhausting 2d flat design videos on youtube and vimeo. these were the three most influential videos:
These were the initial reference images to help create our own images. I found it was easier to construct the images with the relating images as we both understood what we needed create. By having the images it allowed us to put our own interpretations onto the designs:
With the reference images we constructed a list of what needed to be made. me and rosie split the tasks into two. By splitting the images between the two of us it meant that we would make them twice as fast. I suggested the idea of thinking outside the box and to play with the gender of the rapper. I reread the story and found there was no reference to rinses sex, so i flipped the idea on its head.
All the images i made in illustrator:
By making all the necessary images before we started animating made it so much easier to animate the final video as i had all the images like puzzle pieces and by having the story board i was able to 'slot' the neccessary image into its place. with more complex sequence the images needed to be able to be broken down. to animate each separate limb or moving part. in total i ended up using 106 layers within after effects not including pre composed segments.
when i was constructing the characters i knew i needed to be able to change their poses and positions.
With rinses character each componet needed to move thus making her in simple shape segments. by using the same colour i was able to group them together to create a seamless outcome. I then experimented with a variety of clothing ideas to develop her further.
By adding shadow sections it would add dimension to a 'flat' solid colour image making it appear 3D.
the Nerd was a much simpler construction as he didn't really need to move and had only one pose, however, i found in the final outcome, I should of made his arm move with the science beaker in his hand. to make his glasses i used two black circles and changed the opacity to create the illusion of glass. by making him in separate parts i could change the colours to correspond with clothing items, and i just needed to ad lines and circles to make seems and buttons.
After effects animating:
After reviewing the final full run of the video
here is a comparison of the first final video, i finished it a week early deliberately as to allow for final refinement to make it the best it could be.
I animated all the images to the collaboration of a narration voice over of a short summary both me and rosie wrote from the extract of the book . If i was to do the recording again i would make sure The actor would know not to speed up towards the end, and if we had more time we would have re recorded the narration and collaborated with someone on a sound design course to help with the editing of the final sound. to get a nice clean recording we had to improvise using my puffer coat to act as a sound booth. and again if we had time we would have recored the narration in a proper sound booth.
I faced multiple issues when animating. the first was, linking the imagery to the narration, as we originally planned 3 seconds for each frame (24 frames to begin in with) however, we found that the whole animation ran far to quickly; to resolve this issue we cut down both the script and frames to allow for the audience to actually digest the images they were watching (To be honest we could have cut the text down even more for it to sound paced and not rushed)
i also found that some frames lasted for 2 seconds and another would be for 6 due to the number of components/ amount of text being spoken. I also had an issue of trying to make freeze frames as when i would change the position key frame the image would not stop and would just transition into the shot. to overcome this i needed to place in multiple layers of the same image. another way i over came the issue was using pre compositions; i would compose a small animation (the book sliding into each other) and then place the composition into the video and then animated the composition further.
there was a different issue at one point, which was due to the re animation of placement due to wrong placement of frames, which highlighted how important it was to continuously refer back to both the brief and the storyboard. making sure we were portraying our story clearly and in the correct order.
However, after multiple tweeks and time refinement the outcome looked really good, as some frames were clearly stronger than others however the whole video worked as the style was strong throughout.
I found i also needed to edit the sound of the narration at certain points to put emphasis on specific words such as 'MC' and 'East' to emphasise the link between the narration and graphic. the tree key frames are where the sound stays the same, increases, then decreases to original volume.
For our website design we decided to place the video centre with illustrations behind the video relating to the video being played. this helped to 'set the scene' for the videos. we included a variety of layouts to display the variety of videos:
As our video was motion graphic base we included the illustrations that feature in the video as the background which alluded to the narrative of the advert. what went well was the composition and structure. we used the same type across the website as well as the video which helped to link the video. i found that the website was clear and to the point it sold the book and displayed the 80+ stories that featured in the book.


Question by : Does anyone know where I can find the piano music sheet for Ellie Goulding’s version of Your Song?
I have been trying to play the original Elton John version but I’ve found it too difficult. It sounds like Ellie Goulding’s version is just some chords which should be simple enough. Incidentally, does anyone know where I could find any simpler versions of Your Song at all?
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Have you tried www.virtualsheetmusic.com ?
I know a Music Shop in England which would get it in for you – you don’t say where you are living.
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Ever since I shared my Traditional Baked Egg Cake 老式鸡蛋糕 recipe, it was a hit and many of my readers have tried and succeeded. They love the soft and spongy texture of these cakes, fragrant and delicious.
I have received some requests asking for "other flavours baked egg cakes". Sharing here, the bicolour version. My son said the cocoa-vanilla flavour smells and taste even better, hope you'll love it too... ;)
Recipe adapted from here.
Ingredients: Yield 6-8 servings
2 Eggs 鸡蛋 2粒
70g Castor Sugar 细砂糖 70克
Pinch of Salt 盐 少许
70g Cake Flour 低粉 70克
1/2 tsp Baking Powder 发粉 1/2 小匙
1 tsp Vanilla Extract 香草精 1小匙
18g Oil 油 18克
1 tbsp Milk 牛奶 1汤匙
2 tsp Cocoa Powder 可可粉 2小匙
If you are sharing this recipe, kindly attach the link to this blog instead of screen capture/ copy & paste/ use in your blog and claimed as your recipe! Thank you. 如果您要分享此食谱，请联系这个部落格的相关链接。敬请不要复制或改篇为自己的食谱。谢谢！

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A cosmic alignment and a little bit of spacecraft gymnastics has provided a ground-breaking measurement that is helping solve the 65-year-old cosmic mystery of why the Sun’s atmosphere is so hot.
Solar Orbiter has made the first ever remote sensing observation of a magnetic phenomenon called a solar ‘switchback’, proving their origin in the solar surface and pointing to a mechanism that might help accelerate the solar wind.
Powerful flares, breathtaking views across the solar poles, and a curious solar ‘hedgehog’ are amongst the haul of spectacular images, movies and data returned by Solar Orbiter from its first close approach to the Sun. Although the analysis of the new dataset has only just started, it is already clear that the ESA-led mission is providing the most extraordinary insights into the Sun’s magnetic behaviour and the way this shapes space weather.
The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft is speeding towards its historic first close pass of the Sun. On 14 March, the spacecraft will pass the orbit of Mercury, the scorched inner planet of our Solar System, and on 26 March it will reach closest approach to the Sun.

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I know this is a subject of great personal interest to you, so I will do my best to keep you informed as the work is completed. The process is slow, but, as you say, uncovering history is like rebuilding a mountain from broken stones. I may be misquoting you, as usual. I hope you’ll grant me your customary indulgences, Old Friend.
We have uncovered this in the Hajj, the journal of one Imad Kel Tahan, which appears to date from the days of Faiz Zulfaqar Kel Keendem’s Pogrom of Witches. I have done my best, Grand Archivist, to keep the pages intact. The desert has done an excellent job of preserving it, but it is still old and fragile. Much of it has been lost, but hopefully, it will give us some valuable insights into the events of that time.
From Imad’s descriptions, I suspect that the earliest entries were written sometime in the late spring or early summer, but it is impossible to tell for sure. More research will be done, of course. I will have Initiates pay close attention as they reconstruct the journal. What we do believe, from corroborating evidence, is that the document is authentic, and that the author was, indeed, one of the Kaldi tasked with the purging of Halach.
I prattle on, as usual. Blame it on the wandering mind of an old man. I will send an Initiate with an update as soon as I can.
Your friend, always,
Sifal Tanzir Kel Nazari, Master Librarian of Massat
I have been granted my first assignment, and it shall be glorious!
The messenger arrived shortly after midmorning as I ran blade drills with some of the other recruits in the yard. I knew that, eventually, I would be sent out, but to receive a missive from the Vizier, herself! Honor beyond words.
Our meeting was brief, but I have been instructed to travel to Halach to track down a witch who calls itself Yasmine. I am sure that such a creature should be easy enough to track down, despite my brother’s claims of the Witches’ adeptness at concealment.
And speaking of my brother, he had his own mission, it turned out, to Halach, as well! The One Above must have been smiling on us today. He mentioned that Menefer was to travel with us, too. Also a fortunate thing. A three-day trek across the burning desert will be much less worrisome with a physician of her talent with us. I have not seen her yet, though. I heard a rumor that she had some fool of a patient to check on before we were able to leave. Problems with his foot, I think.
In any case, I take my leave to secure some mounts before we leave, since Tsul wishes to wait for Menefer to arrive. Perhaps Zaynab will be willing to lend me the camels, or at least the money to procure them myself?
Initiate’s Note: From some of Faiz’s personal writing, we suspect that the brother that Imad mentions was placed personally in charge of dealing with Halach’s Gifted. Other records show that there was, indeed, a doctor working either as, or closely associated with, the Kaldi during this period. Additionally, there was a fourth member of the Halach party, a former Ellinikan slave called Solano. It suspected that the Vizier took an interest in this person as well, judging by the journal of one of Sa’ida Kel Nazari’s servants, though the extent of that relationship remains unclear. It is more clear that one of the priests of Massat, Bishr Cortus Kel Keendem, was a friend or mentor to Solano. There are several instances in his letters and writings of conversations between these two.
It seems Imad’s journal has, perhaps, given us the last links we need to get a clear picture of what was happening in Massat during Sa’ida’s reign.

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Female gender was associated with a hazard ratio for five-year mortality of 1.46 (95% CI 1.04 to 2.03) in multivariate analysis of 195 female and 655 male liver recipients, reported Jennifer Lai, MD, of the University of California San Francisco.
Women were also at almost 40% higher risk for overall graft loss (HR 1.39, 95% CI 1.39 to 1.89), Lai said here at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
"Further studies are needed to evaluate modifiable donor factors and post-transplant therapies that influence [women's] outcomes," she told attendees at a plenary presentation.
She said previous studies were equivocal on whether gender affects survival and graft loss rates in HCV-infected liver transplant recipients.
Moreover, the earlier research included patients whose transplants occurred before the current system for allocating donor livers, based on Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores, was instituted earlier in the decade.
The study conducted by Lai and her colleagues included all adult liver transplant recipients with HCV-related liver disease at a network of four major centers from March 2002 to December 2007.
A co-diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma was not an exclusion, but patients with HIV or who were negative for HCV RNA after transplant were excluded, as were those whose grafts failed within a month of transplant.
Overall, with median follow-up of 3.1 years, 22% of transplant recipients had died and 25% had sustained graft loss.
Graft loss with recurrent HCV infection occurred in 10% of patients. Advanced recurrent disease was seen in 26%.
Lai said that women were at substantially increased risk for these latter outcomes -- a 44% increased chance of advanced recurrent HCV and 84% higher rates of graft loss associated with recurrent infection.
In addition to female gender, factors significantly associated with outcomes included:
- African-American race: HR for mortality 1.66 (95% CI 1.09 to 2.55); HR for graft loss 1.51 (95% CI 1.00 to 2.26)
- Post-transplant antiviral treatment: HR for mortality 0.57 (95% CI 0.40 to 0.80); HR for graft loss 0.70 (95% CI 0.51 to 0.95)
- Donor age, per year: HR for mortality 1.03 (95% CI 1.02 to 1.04); HR for graft loss 1.02 (95% CI 1.01 to 1.03)
Lai emphasized that these factors were adjusted for in the hazard ratios calculated for female gender.
She suggested several potential explanations for the higher risks that women appeared to run:
- Differential effects of aging in women compared with men
- Gender mismatch between donors and recipients -- these were more common with female versus male recipients in the study
- Renal impairment prior to transplant, also more likely to occur with women than men in the sample
Gregory Everson, MD, a hepatologist at the University of Colorado in Denver, who was not involved in the study, said he was not entirely surprised by the findings.
He said one of the first studies to examine the role of gender in liver transplant outcomes had also found a disadvantage for women. "This kind of confirms the finding," Everson said.
He added that, at this point, there wasn't a clear clinical implication. Everson agreed with Lai that more research is needed to identify the factors underlying the gender differences and how they might be alleviated either prior to or after transplantation.
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Lai had no potential conflicts of interest. Other co-authors reported relationships with Salix, Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Schering, Vertex, Roche, Siemens, Schering-Plough, SciClone, and Human Genome Sciences.
Everson reported relationships with Schering-Plough and Ortho Biotech.
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It was a new promotion and a new nickname Saturday night for former Strikeforce welterweight title challenger Woodley. Living up to “The Chosen One” moniker, Woodley thumped Jay Hieron in just 36 seconds, stopping the Xtreme Couture product by knockout. Woodley joined De Santis and Sherwood to talk about his first time out inside the Octagon, what it was like making the move from Strikeforce, and where this win will put him inside the UFC’s ranks at 170 pounds.
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Dubrovnik has withstood earthquakes and sieges. Its marble flagstones and rugged walls give this lovely city – Croatia’s most popular – a timeless feel.
But the seasons vary hugely in Dubrovnik. Choosing the best time to visit depends on your attitude to the weather and the crowds. High summer can mean festivals and sun, while winter can seem like you have the city to yourself. Here’s the best time to visit Dubrovnik.
What’s the weather like in Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik is in southern Dalmatia, near Croatia’s southern tip. The Adriatic offers swimming and water sports and gives this port city a maritime climate. Summers are warm and sunny, and winters are damp and fairly mild. It’s a compact place, with under 50,000 residents – making it significantly smaller than Split and Zadar further up the coast. That means the picturesque old town can get crowded, so plan your trip carefully.
Busy July and August are best for good weather and great festivals
In July and August (the high season), the sea is warm, and there’s an average of 11 hours of sunshine each day. Temperatures frequently exceed 95°F (35°C) as a constant stream of festivals – which focus on classical music, theater, folk and opera – arrive in town. Croatia’s many dance music festivals are further up the coast near Zadar, but buses and ferries make getting around a breeze.
This all means Dubrovnik gets busy, so arrange accommodations as early as possible. Overnight visitors are joined by cruise ship passengers several times a day, which can make the old town hectic. Things are quietest before 9.30am or after 3pm, and day trips and visits to nearby islands mean you won’t struggle to fill your day.
By August, the water is at its warmest, though you may need to look for longer to find a quiet spot – try hopping on a sea kayak or getting a boat to the car-free Elaphite Islands. Dubrovnik’s cultural blitz continues with concerts and theater (usually including 16th-century playwright Marin Držić’s exuberant comedies). The heat and high visitor numbers mean it’s not worth rushing – instead, go with the flow and soak up the atmosphere.
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7 June 2019 – by Jack Taylor
Team17 and Playtonic Games have announced Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, the second game in the Yooka-Laylee universe.
Announced ahead of next week's E3 expo, publisher Team17 and developer Playtonic Games have abbounced Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, a 2.5D follow-up to 2017's Yooka-Laylee.
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Florianopolis is the largest island in Brazil, providing a beautiful bike ride for you by island, visiting the most beautiful places of the region.
In this cycling vacation package we will visit the following places: The center of the city, south, east, and north of Florianopolis.
The island has a historic center and a sophisticated neighborhood in North Waterfront, where we will visit the public market and the old bridge Hercilio Luz, where we will see the spectacular lighting of the bridge.
Trip Duration: 4 days | 3 nights, ( beginning | End in Florianopolis)
Degree of difficulty: Medium
The trip value: R$1399,00
A representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to a comfortable hotel in Center of the Lagoon.
At 18H we will bike to Beira Mar Norte from Florianopolis to enjoy the nocturnal beauty of Florianopolis.
Total Distance: 25.9 MILES Total Ascent: 90m Physical Difficulties: Easy
On this day we will visit first the eastern part of the island, where we’ll enjoy the beautiful beach of Barra da Lagoa with a calm sea excellent choice for learning to surf. Then we will know the north of the island, visiting the dunes do Santinho and its beach considered the most beautiful in the North of the island. Soon after visiting Mozambique Beach, with crystal clear waters and with deep wells at the entrance of the sea, which is considered a good place to surf where the breaks 551.18 waves surfers.
Total Distance: 38.9 MILES Total Ascent: 170m Physical Difficulties: Average Day
In this day we will visit the most beautiful beaches of Florianopolis, which are located in the south of the island, a region where the nature predominates, with small urbanized beaches, many with old fishing villages that still preserve the history and the culture of the natives of the island. Many of these beaches which are characterized by their cold waters, the Armacao beach famous for its troubled sea, beach of Matadeiro Beach Ideal for surfers, Morro das Pedras where there is a retreat for priests, that the reach will have a lookout point with a spectacular view of beaches, a visual really lovely.
Total Distance: 28.9 MILES Total Ascent: 170 m Physical Difficulties: Easy

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The parent company of Bridgehampton-based BNB Bank is merging with Brooklyn-based parent of Dime Community Bank in a $489 million deal.
The two publicly traded firms, Bridge Bancorp and Dime Community Bancshares, announced the all-stock merger Wednesday.
The combined company will have more than $11 billion in assets, over $8 billion in total deposits and 66 branches spanning Montauk to Manhattan. The new company, which will be headquartered in Hauppauge, will operate under the Dime Community Bancshares name and BNB Bank will be rebranded as Dime Community Bank, according to a joint statement from the two firms. Certain branch locations on the East End will operate under the BNB Bank name for at least one year.
Dime will merge with and into Bridge, with Bridge as the surviving corporation, and Dime Community Bank will merge with and into BNB Bank, with BNB Bank as the surviving institution. Once the merger is approved by both Dime and Bridge shareholders, Dime shareholders will own about 52 percent and Bridge shareholders will own about 48 percent of the combined company.
Following the closing of the transaction, Dime shareholders will receive 0.6480 shares of Bridge common stock for each share of Dime common stock they own.
Kevin O’Connor, the current president and CEO of Bridge Bancorp, will become the CEO of the new company, while Stuart Lubow, the current president of Dime, will serve as president and COO of the company. The combined company will trade under the Dime ticker symbol DCOM on the Nasdaq stock market.
“This highly compelling combination will allow us to build on our complementary strengths and provide significant value for shareholders,” O’Connor said in the statement. “Dime has earned its strong reputation in the greater New York metropolitan market, and I’m thrilled to partner with them. Our enhanced branch footprint and increased capital base will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers. In addition, both companies have strong balance sheets and demonstrated histories of low loan losses through prior cycles, which give me confidence that we will be well-positioned to succeed in any environment.”
The merger is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, subject to closing conditions, regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of each company.


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By Lincoln Blumell
With the invention of the Oxyrhynchus Papyri simply over a century in the past a few vital texts at once with regards to historical Christianity have come to mild. whereas definite literary texts have bought huge recognition in scholarship by way of comparability the documentary proof when it comes to Christianity has got a ways much less realization and continues to be quite vague. to assist redress this imbalance, and to lend a few context to the Christian literary fabrics, this publication examines the extant Christian epistolary is still from Oxyrhynchus among the 3rd and 7th centuries CE. Drawing upon this specified corpus of facts, which until eventually this element hasn't ever been jointly nor systematically handled, this e-book breaks new flooring because it employs the letters to contemplate a variety of questions in relation to Christianity within the Oxyrhynchite. not just does this lucid research fill a void in scholarship, it additionally supplies a couple of insights that experience greater implications on Christianity in overdue antiquity.
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In his time, Robert Hallowell Gardiner III (1855–1924) was once the center and soul of the innovative Era’s circulate to set up cooperation between all Christian church buildings. Gardiner’s legacy this day is the area Council of church buildings. From his domestic at the Kennebec River and from the Maine city that bears his family’s identify, Gardiner carried on an intensive letter-writing crusade on behalf of the reunion of globally Christianity.
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Roger S. Bagnall (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009), 601–602, who disputes the date advanced by Gardner et al. 72 What this means for the purposes of this study is that for the most part letters will not be assigned a specific date, unless they include one, but will be dated either to a century or to a general window of about forty to fifty years. To help remedy the inherent problems of paleographic dating all letters will be dated as they appear in the HGV in order to ensure as much accuracy as possible since this database is updated regularly.
Chapter Three will look at the letters to see what they can reveal about issues concerning travel and epistolary networking. Letters are by their very nature travel documents since they specifically serve as a medium of communication between two (or more) locations and almost always reveal something about communication networks because they often contain data concerning why and how contact between various persons was made. On this front, specific attention will be given to elucidating what the letters reveal about Christian travel at Oxyrhynchus, why it was undertaken, where it was undertaken, and how it was undertaken.
Fragments include portions of 2 Cor 5:21, Acts of the Persian Martyrs and possibly a Homily. All fragments are dated to the fourth century. C. C. Lieu, Manichaeism in Mesopotamia and the Roman East (Leiden: Brill, 1994), 63–64. E. E. Cowley, “Hebrew and Aramaic Papyri,” JQR 16, no. 1 (1903): 1–4. Among the Hebrew remains are fragments of two letters, a portion of Mishnah Yoma, a penitential prayer, some poems (Piyyutim), a ˙ and colophon, as well as some fragments too mutilated to be securely identified.


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WASHINGTON -- A resolution that would label the slaughter of Armenians between 1915 and 1923 a "genocide" appears back on track after months of delay with a key House panel's decision to debate it next week.
A clear majority has signed on to the diplomatically controversial resolution that's being pushed hard by San Joaquin Valley lawmakers.
Though it's strongly opposed by the Bush administration -- which fears it would harm relations with Turkey -- the resolution seems certain to win the approval of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
"It's good news," Rep. George Radanovich, R-Mariposa, said Tuesday. "I think this will give my Armenian constituents some hope."
The congressional authors call their resolution the "affirmation of the United States record on the Armenian Genocide," and it has strictly symbolic value. It is not a law, it does not need Senate approval, and it does not need the president's signature.
It does send an electrifying message, and it antagonizes a key U.S. ally.
The resolution was written by lawmakers who represent large Armenian-American populations, including the 50,000-plus estimated to live in the San Joaquin Valley. The resolution declares that "overwhelming evidence" shows the Ottoman Empire killed 1.5 million Armenians between 1915 and 1923. The measure further notes that the term "genocide" itself was coined in 1944 with the Armenian events in mind.
President Reagan commemorated the Armenian genocide in 1981, but presidents generally have avoided using the term for fear of antagonizing Turkey.
"Turkey is an indispensable partner to our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, helping U.S. troops to combat terrorism and build security," Henry Kissinger and seven other former secretaries of state wrote House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in late September.
The Turkish government lobbies intensely against the resolution, employing several former high-ranking House members. Turkish officials insist the Armenian death count has been exaggerated, and officials say whatever tragedies ensued occurred during a complex, multifront war.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee's newly scheduled Oct. 10 session marks the first time since 2005 that the committee has considered the Armenian genocide issue. The resolution will then need approval by a majority of the House.
The resolution already has 226 co-sponsors, including Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and 22 other members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. In 2005, the committee -- with some different members -- approved a similar resolution by an overwhelming 40-7 margin. The hefty co-sponsorship list means the resolution is essentially guaranteed to pass in the 435-member House if it comes up for a vote.
Consequently, the key decision turns on whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agrees to let the resolution reach the House floor. In 2000, and again in 2005, House Republican leaders blocked a vote on a similar genocide resolution.
Pelosi is still playing her cards close to her chest, but resolution supporters generally believe the committee's decision to act foreshadows a green light to the House floor.
"I think this is a good sign from Speaker Pelosi," Radanovich said.
Bryan Ardouny, executive director of the Armenian Assembly of America, agreed that resolution supporters "start from a position of strength." The Armenian Assembly and like-minded organizations including the Armenian National Committee of America have spent months rallying grass-roots support for the resolution.
The chairman of the foreign affairs panel, Rep. Tom Lantos, D-San Mateo, co-sponsored an Armenian genocide resolution in 1984. By 2000, he had changed his mind and warned that "there is a long list of reasons why our NATO ally at this point should not be humiliated."
Lantos switched again in 2005, declaring that Turkey needed chastisement because it "ignored our interests" when it refused to allow the U.S. 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) to invade Iraq from the north in 2003. He has not yet indicated how he will vote this year, although some Armenian-American activists believe he remains sympathetic.
"He usually doesn't like to telegraph his feelings in advance," Lantos spokeswoman Lynne Weil said Tuesday.


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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- A Lyft driver says he was left bruised and bloodied after he was viciously attacked by a passenger in Riverside.
Ye Lu says the attack happened around 5:20 a.m. Aug. 1 when he picked up the passenger, identified by authorities as 23-year-old Michael Trunko.
Lu says Trunko wanted to load up the backseat with his DJ equipment, which Lu said he couldn't do. Lu explained to Trunko he could only bring whatever would fit inside the car's trunk.
In audio captured from Lu's dashcam, the passenger can be heard saying "If I can't use the backseat you're going to get fired."
Lu says that's when Trunko starts beating him and his car with a metal microphone stand and that he was hit in the head at least two or three times. He was able to escape the attack by driving away and called 911 for help.
"Someone attacked me!" Lu says to the dispatcher.
"I think I will die!" he says repeatedly on the phone, explaining that his head is bleeding.
Trunko was arrested a short time later by Jurupa Valley police at a Riverside bar and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center, according to booking information. He has bailed out and has a court date set for Dec. 20, when he will face felony robbery, assault and vandalism charges.
Lu told Eyewitness News he's been working as a ride-share driver for almost five years and never thought getting assaulted during a ride would happen to him.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Lu pay for his extensive medical bills and damage to his car.
Lu is also finding support online from gig worker advocate Torsten Kunert, who posted Lu's dashcam video to his YouTube channel Rideshare Professor.
"The companies are trying to figure out why drivers are leaving, because they're not spending any money on safety and they're not paying the drivers," Kunert said.


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Last week's selection of House Speaker Emmanuel Nuquay, a son of Margibi County, by Vice President Joseph N. Boakai as his running mate was greeted with mix-reactions by citizens of the county, with some looking at the good or evil associated with it.
A time-choked and nerve-racking selection of Nuquay, the first son of the ideally situated county after prolonged delay, disgorged concerns in many quarters as it also came as a shock because some had believed that the Unity Party standard-bearer would have picked his running mate from Nimba after his recent four-day visit to that county.
The Margibi District #5 representative outweighed other distinguished and equally tipped individuals including ex-President Pro Tempore Ghezhongar Findley, Rep. Matenokay Tingbah of Nimba, Senator Henry Yallah of Bong County to the post.
In a Bush Chicken interview a day after the announcement, some citizens welcomed the news, while others in the county see it unfavorable due to what they consider as the poor leadership Nuquay has provided in the county.
Daniel Johnson, a resident of Harbel, said Nuquay's selection is not something to boast about, indicating that the Speaker and other lawmakers from the county were responsible for many of the problems the people of Margibi face.
He made specific reference to scholarships for students were canceled under the leadership of Nuquay as chair of the Margibi County Legislative Caucus, and that most of the projects carried out during his tenure were either abandoned or never started.
"If Speaker James Emmanuel Nuquay succeeds on the ticket of the Unity Party as vice president of this country, the interest of the ordinary Liberian will be compromised due to his bad leadership style," Johnson feared.
He said he (Nuquay) and other lawmakers at the House of Representatives are responsible for the suffering of Liberians, though he has professed to be a grassroots leader.
A Margibian and civil society activist now based in the United States of America wrote on Facebook, calling on Margibians to resist the Boakai- Nuquay ticket during the presidential election.
Vandalark Patricks who suffered police brutality under this regime, said Nuquay and other majority lawmakers in the county had robbed the people of Margibi of their wealth for their personal gains.
"I am not surprised because birds of the same feather flock together," Patricks added.
He described the Unity Party vice standard bearer as another nightmare who had come in different form and must be rejected by Margibians, accusing Nuquay of using Margibi's county development funds in 2014 to support and finance the senatorial campaign of Margibi Senator Jim Tornolah.
Perhaps expected, Dekontee Sayway, head of the Brumskine Youth Movement, Margibi County, said God had ideally placed the two underperforming leaders on a ticket that would easily see them retire from the government comes October this year.
According to him, only Margibians who would support the presidential bid of the VP are those who had benefited immensely from the corrupt system of the Unity Party regime.
However, other residents in the county welcomed the decision of Boakai to have selected a son of Margibi who is respected in the county and Liberia at large.
Jasper Chea, a resident of Bondiway, Lower Margibi, said all Margibians should embrace Nuquay and Boakai for the good of the county.
Chea noted he could not wait to see Margibi, a county close to the Liberia's capital, produce her own vice president, and called on Margibians to put aside their differences and work together in the interest of development.
The same was John Tamba another resident of Margibi who frowned on Margibians that are criticizing the selection of Nuquay. He described those criticizing the selection of Nuquay as people who don't mean well in seeing the county move forward.
"The likes of Grand Bassa, Nimba, and Bong were all yearning to see a son of their soil being selected, but saw the contrary," he voiced and called on Margibians to see the Nuquay selection as an achievement for all citizens in the county and do away with the criticisms.
Others are hoping to see the sour relationship between Nuquay and Rep. Ben Fofana of Margibi's fourth district settled since they now belong to the same political party.
"If the people of the fourth district want to see development reach them, they must vote against the current lawmaker Ben Fofana," Nuquay is quoted as making the remarks.
The UP vice standard-bearer is said to have endorsed the representative bid of one Francis Cooper of the People's Unification Party, a party he helped established after severing ties with the ruling Unity Party.
Nuquay entered politics in 2005 and was elected representative of Margibi's fifth district, formerly the first district. He served as chairman of the Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for several years before becoming speaker in 2016.
He ascended to the position of speaker after former Speaker J. Alex Tyler resigned as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives to allow for investigations at the Supreme Court linking him to bribery in the Sable Mining saga.
Nuquay's acceptance to contest as vice running mate to Boakai means he will not be contesting for the third term in Margibi's fifth district. He had earlier been petitioned by his constituents to contest for the third term in the district.


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It seemed like everything I read or heard spoken about for a good portion of my day yesterday was about character. Not about being a character, but about having character. Many people can get a following based on their talents and abilities, but that does not make them worth following. Who you are when the choices are tough is what makes you who you really are and determines whether or not you are someone others should get behind.
I read this yesterday – “Leading with character is not about doing right to avoid consequences. Leaders worth following do the right thing because it is the right thing. Virtue is not a means to an end. It is the end.”
Powerful stuff to consider. Right and wrong are not determined by economic and organizational progress…they stand separate from both. It is when our public life and our private life match up that we keep our moral authority and we are worth following.

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Nelson Mandela, the respected South African anti-apartheid icon who spent 27 years in prison, led his country to equality and became its first black president, died on Thursday (December 5, 2013) at home at the age of 95. The world has definitely lost an inspirational and great man. President Obama has stated that his first political action was inspired by Nelson Mandela; he was an example of an honorable and respectable leader.
Though he was in power for only five years, Mandela was a symbol of enormous moral influence the world over – a representation of revolution, resistance and victory over cultural discrimination. He inspired a generation of protesters, left a lasting impression on world leaders and celebrities, won the Nobel Peace Prize and raised millions for charitable causes. Even after all the time he spent locked in a prison cell, he still continued to have faith in humanity. He had stated in Long Walk to Freedom that no one is born hating others because of the color of their skin, background or religion. People must learn how to hate, and if they can learn to hate then they can be taught to love; because love is natural to the human heart. This is unquestionably a public figure that has left his impression on people all around the world and had achieved more than expected from any man; he is finally at peace after living a long and fulfilled life.
Nelson Mandela’s family is no stranger to the public eye —its achievements and trials have been in movies, books and the news media for decades. His granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela, has recently released a book about her battles with drug addiction and cancer. The book was released in South Africa and is called When Hope Whispers. The book is about her family’s involvement in the fight against South Africa’s white minority government, her struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, the loss of two of her children and her fight against breast cancer. She has stated to the Associated Press in regards to being a Mandela that she has a social responsibility; that she can’t just run away from and instead she has decided to embrace it. She says that one of the things she learned from her grandparents is that you have the power in you to make a difference in someone else’s life regardless of your own challenges.
The book talks about Zoleka’s loss of two children; one from premature birth and the other from a car accident. She has stated that she hadn’t seen her daughter for 10 days at the time of the accident and it reminds her how she chose her addiction over her children and family. Now that she is sober, she is aware that it will not bring her daughter back but she wants to use her story to inspire and help others. I think that is absolutely remarkable when public figures use their voice to help others; especially the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela. She is very widely known and I find it inspiring that she is so honest in the media and with the public about her struggles with addiction and breast cancer. In my opinion, if sharing your story can help even just one person, then it is all worth it. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse or addiction, please call toll free 1-800-951-6135.


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It can be hard to find the right tooth whitening product.
If you are over 50 years old, you should use a mouthwash that contains no alcohol. The best mouthwash without alcohol that contains fluoride.Use it twice a day to get the best results.
Avoid drinking soda during the day. Sodas are chock full of sugar, so you should drink plenty of water instead of soda. Healthy teeth lead to improved overall health.
Cavities occur when your teeth’s enamel is weakened. Bacteria can weaken enamel and this results in cavities. Make sure you visit your dentist appointment every six months to prevent cavities. Your dentist will use x-ray your teeth; this allows for cavities forming.
Visit your dentist twice a year. When you get on a regular schedule, you’ll be able to keep a lot of bad issues from occurring. Your dentist can help you avoid gum disease, catch tooth decay early and remove built up plaque when you visit him regularly.
If you have bad breath and cotton mouth, your prescription medication might be the culprit. If your mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva, then discomfort and cavities can occur. Talk to your doctor so you can figure out whether or not your medication is causing your dry mouth and bad breath. If that is the case, you might be able to switch medications. If this isn’t the case, a dentist can help you with cotton mouth.
Brush multiple times a day to prevent cavities. If brushing your teeth after every single meal is just not possible, chew a piece of sugar-free chewing gum to help clean your teeth and fresh your breath.
A dental cleaner is a great way to promote dental health. These tiny disposable brushes are also used to keep braces clean. Stim-U-Dent and Oral-B both carry popular interdental brushes.
There are many great toothpastes out there specially formulated for people who experience sensitivity to extreme temperatures. If you have difficulty consuming hot or cold products, you will experience discomfort when eating or drinking hot and cold foods.
To keep your teeth and mouth cleaner, you should visit a dentist regularly.
Unless your dental situation demands a different schedule, visit your dentist two times a year. Regular dentist visits will help prevent serious dental issues in the future. Also, the more you visit your dentist, the better you will feel about them. This relationship will be important if you need extensive work done.
Flossing daily is a very important part of your dental care. Flossing correctly makes all the overall health of your mouth. Carefully insert the floss down near the gums between your teeth. Move the floss backwards and forward. Avoid flossing under your gums; focus on the gum line.
Whitening strips and regular brushing can help with teeth whitening. Read directions carefully and do not leave the strips on your teeth longer than you should.Don’t use them too often; this can damage your teeth.
Chipping teeth and pain should tell you to get to the dentist right away. When you try to avoid going to a dentist, more damage could be occurring. It will cost you less if you see the dentist about a problem when you first notice it rather than waiting to go when the problem gets worse.
Always look at the labels of the toothpaste you buy. It is imperative you select a toothpaste with some fluoride. Most toothpastes also contain chemicals or natural ingredients to clean and whiten your teeth. If these abrasives are hard on your gums, find a toothpaste which has smaller amounts of these abrasive ingredients.
Does tartar build up on your mouth? If this happens to you, you must use a toothpaste and a mouthwash that are specially formulated to deal with this problem. Go to your dentist regularly to have the tartar.
Dental hygiene is essential, even when you don’t have natural teeth. Always be sure and clean your dentures, the same way you would if they were real teeth. Also, a tongue scraper should be used to remove bacteria, the cause of bad breath.
It is crucial that you brush your teeth properly. Brush when you get up and then before going to sleep. Saliva can dry up when you sleep, and this helps to fend off cavity-causing bacteria.
Brush properly. Brush at least twice per day, morning and night. While you sleep, your bacteria fighting saliva dries up. You need to be brushing for two minutes or longer, and you need to brush at 45 degree angles.
Be honest in your thinking about oral irrigators. They are of great benefits if used along with brushing your teeth. They do not a replacement for teeth brushing. They also do not remove plaque from your teeth. Oral irrigators can get rid of bacteria.
Check your gum line to spot early symptoms of tooth decay. If not taken care of quickly, it could mean needing a root canal. Monitor this area so you can report any changes to your dentist if the problem persists or gets worse.
You should regularly brush and floss your teeth. However, the chances of you killing all the bacteria in your mouth through brushing and flossing is slim to none. To ensure you get your mouth completely clean, rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash after each brushing.
Avoid the popular misconception that says to brush teeth after eating a citrus fruit. Brushing shortly after eating acidic foods means you are brushing softened enamel. Instead of brushing, rinse out your mouth and chew some gum to clean your mouth.
This will make sure the beverage off your teeth. This will help protect your teeth from becoming stained. You can get large packages of straws quite cheaply at the grocery store or dollar store.
Smoking can cause a lot of problems with your gums and teeth. Even if you don’t notice it yet, smoking is taking a toll on your dental hygiene. Your smartest move would be to quit this habit as quickly as possible. Visit your doctor for some tips on how to quit.
If your child hasn’t been to the dentist before, or has never visited the dentist office before, try playing dentist with him or her. Pretend that they are the dentist and they’re the dentist. Count how many teeth with a toothbrush.When you complete this exercise, grab a stuffed toy to let your child practice being the dentist.
Visit your dentist every six months at least bi-annually. Regular dentist visits help to avoid problems before they get too serious. For example, if they find a tiny cavity, they could possibly paint it over, but if you do not catch it in time, you may need a filling.
Flossing picks are a great thing to keep on you so that you remember to floss more often. Flossing picks are essentially dental floss on a stick. They are very small and easy to conceal. A lot of people seem to think that these are a lot more simple to use instead of floss. Young children may especially benefit from this method.
Replace your manual toothbrush regularly. If you do use an electric toothbrush, frequent head rotation is important. Old bristles don’t work as well and can carry excessive bacteria. Most dentists will tell you that toothbrushes be replaced every two to three months.
Smoking needs to be avoided if you want perfect teeth. Quitting smoking impacts your overall health in general as well as your dental well-being. There are many resources available to help you quit.
Do the best that you can in practicing good oral care if you want a smile that you can be proud of. Regular brushing and flossing will help your teeth remain healthy. Keep your teeth healthy and strong with ample calcium and vitamin D.
These tables help eliminate plaque and show you where your flossing technique is. Using these products will help you greatly reduce plaque and prevent gingivitis.
There are certain snack foods that are beneficial to your teeth. Apples clean your teeth while you are eating them. Raw vegetables are the perfect snack. These types of foods help your teeth as you eat them.
Do not neglect to see your dentist regularly. Seeing a dentist regularly can help ensure your teeth are healthy. You will save a lot of money, time, and pain by going often enough so that small problems are caught early, before they start to be major issues.
These foods could damage partials and other types of dental work. Popcorn kernels can cause inflammation if they become trapped under your guns.
If you have gums that are inflamed and red, you may have a problem known as gingivitis. This is a disease that originates in your gums. The culprit is usually bad dental practices. Pay attention if you experience bleeding gums when brushing. If you believe that you may have gingivitis, see a dentist immediately.
Wear proper-fitting mouth guards when playing sports. A protective mouth guard is crucial to keeping your teeth and still enjoy what you’re doing. Football should never be played without a mouth guard.You need to know how to protect your teeth.
If your dentist makes you feel uncomfortable, you won’t want to visit them in the future. Remember that you’re the customer. This is why you are happy with how things turn out.
Lemon and vinegar are rumored to whiten teeth. The fact is that these acids are actually damaging. If you use vinegar or lemon juice, you may be damaging your enamel which will increase your chances of stains and cavities.
Avoid allowing your children to drink more than one or two drinks that have a lot of sugar each day. Tooth decay is not healthy and is often caused by having too much sugar. Chocolate milk and juice are common causes. These can cause a lot of their teeth.
Just about everyone longs for a bright, white smile that lights up a room. It’s hard to find the perfect product when there is so much out there. Ensure you utilize the great tips provided here.
Floss prior to brushing. It is important to keep the area between your teeth clean. If you don’t like flossing, there are special tools to facilitate it. They are hygienic and easily disposed of.


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Indore: The blanket ban on curtains, tinted glass or any other material blocking the view, by the Supreme Court (SC) is being violated by the city buses running in Indore. The city buses run by AiCTSL (Atal Indore City Transport Service Limited) are covered in vinyl advertisements.
Following the horrific Nirbhaya gang-rape case, SC in 2012, prohibited the use of black films of any visual light transmission (VLT) or any other material (such as curtains or mesh) upon safety glass, wind screens (whether front or rear) and side glass of all vehicles, irrespective of the percentage of visual light permitted or blocked, throughout the country.
Despite that, city buses in Indore have covered the rear wind screens with large flex banners featuring advertisements. There are about one lakh commuters regularly travelling in city buses, and around 40 per cent of them are women.
With such banners blocking the view, it poses a threat to women safety. “I regularly have to travel for about 15 to 20 kilometres to my college and it is not feasible to pay for an auto every day. I opt for city bus, but it is often scary if I don’t have my college friends along. The bus becomes a scary option in evening hours especially in winters, as the entire bus is dark and the rear window screen is covered completely,” Akshata Choudhary, a college student, said.
This is not just her dilemma, but a struggle for many young girls, who are travelling in the city bus. “We prefer using public transport, as we are studying social work and change should begin with us. Sadly, not even public transport buses are worried about women’s safety and ignoring the ban from SC,” Ankita Asrani, college student, said.
Rashly racing through traffic with no rear view
Have you seen rashly driven city buses recently? You are not alone and just the driver is not to blame. With the rear wind screen completely blocked, the driver only looks at where he has to go.
“I rode in the city bus twice recently as I had no other option, and it is likely a roller coaster ride. The bus races through the traffic without giving a second look around and of course, no idea about the person driving behind!” Disha Patni, an IT professional, said.
Quoting his experience, businessman Manish Giridari said, “It is scary to be behind a city bus, because it speeds and abruptly stops. This often causes a crash. I saw a recent one on Wednesday when a motorist fell from his bike, while the bus sped away as usual.”
Complaint raised, action awaited
Worried about women safety, RTI activist Sanjay Mishra raised the issue in Jansunvai. Failing to receive any desired actions, he even approached divisional commissioner Akash Tripathi explaining the issue.
Tripathi issued a letter demanding an answer on the issue from chief executive officer AiCTSL Sandeep Soni. Further, as per proceedings in Jansunvai, DIG (Deputy Inspector General of Police) has instructed the traffic department officers to get details. The instructions orders were given to Sanyogitaganj police station on Friday.


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