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Wales Office/Prospect Cymru
Landore Court/Llys Landore
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Arriving by public transport
The nearest mainline rail station is Cardiff Central, which is a 10-15 minute walk from the office. Exit Cardiff Central Station, cross Central Square, turn right into Duke Street then left into St Mary Street; cross St Mary Street, enter the Royal Arcade, continue straight to exit, cross road into the St Davids 2 shopping centre, continue straight to exit on far side. Exit into Bridge Street, turn left into Charles Street, arrive at Prospect Wales office on right.
There are no convenient bus routes from Cardiff Central to the office.
It's possible to catch a local train to Cardiff Queen Street station, which is closer to our office - less than 5 minutes' walk: turn right at station exit, left at junction into pedestrianised shopping area, left again into Charles Street, our office is 2/3rds way down on the left.
There are on-street bike racks at the junction into the shopping area at the Queen Street Station end - just outside Sainsbury's.
There is plenty of parking available in the surrounding areas with car parks in John Lewis, St David’s Centre and the Capitol Centre. Additionally there is disabled parking available on Charles Street however please note these spaces are limited.


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THE MOSAICS OF NORMAN SICILY.
A study of the development of mosaics in Sicily during the years when the island was under Norman control. Discusses mosaics in many of the major monuments, including Cefalu, the Palatine Chapel, Martorana and others. Also includes discussions of iconography and the development of style. All with endnotes. List of illustrations; preface by the author. Index of names, iconographical index and general index. 120 black and white plates. Slight scuffing at edges of spine. Bookplate on front pastedown.
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Genes hold DNA that are responsible for giving instructions in the production of proteins.Mutations in genes may cause failure in the working of proteins leading to a condition called genetic disorder.These disorders may be inherited form parents or may occur at any point of lifetime.Genetic disorder may result in the addition or reduction in the number of chromosomes.
The four groups of genetic disorders are Single gene disorders, chromosome abnormalities, mitochondrial disorders, and multifactorial disorders. The four main ways of inheriting an altered gene are autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant and X-linked recessive. Genetic disorders may or may not be heritable. In non-heritable genetic disorders defects may be due to mutations in the DNA.
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Packrafting tips and tricks in the KANU SPORT magazine of the DKV, May 2023
In the May issue of the DKV magazine KANU SPORT Sebastian shared his tips and tricks about packrafting with the readers under the motto "First backpack, then canoe, then adventure!
Extract from the report:
"Packrafts turn the blue parts of topo maps into trekking trails. Whether it's the small river on your doorstep or the vast lake in northern Scandinavia, wherever there's water, you can make it part of the trail with a packraft (subject to safety and personal skill). Incomparable is the fascination to have everything with you in a backpack, not only to look at the water on beautiful shores, but after a short time to sit in a boat on the vastness of the water."
Packrafting in "Welt der Wunder" supplement, summer 2022
In the supplement "The best outdoor trends 2022" of the magazine "Welt der Wunder", issue 6/2022, among other things the topic Packrafting was presented. Here we were allowed to contribute a photo of our Packrafting Erlebnistage Nahe (In German)
Our whitewater packrafting training Soča in OutdoorWelten magazine, May 2022
For the May 2022 issue of OutdoorWelten magazine, Cora wrote a personal account of her participation in the Whitewater Packrafting training Soča.
Extract from the article:
"So in the following days in the packraft we get to know not only various whitewater sections of Soča and Koritnica between Trenta and Kobarid, but also many small trails, suspension bridges and parts of the famous Alpe Adria Trail. Experience nature and landscape up close, that's the order of the day here. Our days start relaxed with breakfast in the camp, backpack packing, a common daily briefing in the morning. And then off we go into a day full of waves, action and adventure, full of amazement at the beautiful sections and the impressive landscape of the Julian Alps in which we move."
Report about our first whitewater course in the foothills of the Alps in early summer 2020, published in the KANU SPORT magazine of the DKV, March 2022
For the March edition of the magazine KANU SPORT, Sebastian has dared to look back on an extraordinary early summer 2020 and describes how here from a spontaneous idea in the face of closed borders our white water packrafting courses in the foothills of the Alps were born.
Extract from the report:
"Had it not been for the fact that before the Land Water Adventures tour, in that year 2020, special in all respects, the old boundaries suddenly became real boundaries again, we would never have sought the paths we found spontaneously 'freestyle', with paddles in our backpacks. What would we have missed!"
Expedition in die Heimat: Das Naheland" in October 2021
In the German film "Expedition in die Heimat: Das Naheland" of SWR television, host Anna Lena Dörr lets Sebastian show her the Nahe valley from the packraft and enjoys the autumnal panorama below the Rotenfels.
Freizeitmagazin LEO (Die Rheinpfalz) in July 2021
In the Freizeitmagazin LEO, a supplement of the daily newspaper "Die Rheinpfalz", a report about our Packrafting Erlebnistage Nahe (In German) appeared on July 1, 2021.
"Leisurely river passages alternate with splashier sections. At the end of the day's tour, the boat is packed into the backpack and it's back to the starting point on foot. The challenges in the river and also the hiking routes are just as doable by beginners as by parents with children."
Report on our Hunsrück tours in the KANU SPORT magazine of the DKV, November 2020
In the magazine KANU Sport, the magazine of the German Canoe Federation, Sebastian was allowed to report about our very first Hunsrück tour in the issue 11/2020.
Extract from the report:
"At idyllic little "parking bays" between old, over-mossy willows directly on the shore we moored our boats and proceeded to survey the site and discuss the line. It did not take long and one after the other "plunged" down. What followed was pleasure cruising with some minor blocking, swells and occasional drifting until we were hungry enough for an extended lunch break. A small spruce shelter welcomed us comfortably at our mooring. A while passed until everyone was peeled out of the dry suits, all equipment was stowed away and a steaming pot stood in front of each of us - various variations of pasta - handed to us by clearing skies and the odd ray of sunshine. Yey!"
Bonner General Anzeiger in August 2020
Our Packrafting Erlebnistage Nahe (In German) were the topic of the weekend supplement "Boulevard" of the Bonner General Anzeiger on August 22, 2020.
Journalist Martin Wein accompanied our guide Johannes and a group of participants on a beautiful summer weekend on the Nahe and tried out the fascination of packrafting.
Excerpts from the text:
"On a summer Saturday at the Nahe-Alsenz-Eck campground, Johannes distributes rolled-up boats, pack sacks, paddles and life jackets to a couple from Frankfurt, a father with his sons Luca and Linus from Zweibrücken, two people from Bonn and a single man from Siegen. Water bottles, sandwiches and sunscreen stuffed into the backpack - and off they go on foot for an hour upriver.
We're off onto the water - or straight into it. Getting in is a bit tricky. Let yourself fall in like a wet sack," advises Johannes. If you bob around, you'll end up in the river. You'll float downstream much more elegantly."
Interview with Susanne and Sebastian in the EuroNatur Foundation Magazine, April 2019
Since 2018 Land Water Adventures has supported the project Save the blue heart of the EuroNatur Foundation for the Conservation of Wild River Landscapes (more information in Blog). At the beginning of 2019, the foundation's magazine asked Susanne, contact person for nature conservation, and Sebastian, founder and owner of LWA, in detail what our view of nature conservation is and why we care about these river landscapes.
The interview has been published in EuroNatur magazine 01/2019 (PDF only available in german, online version also available in english).
Excerpts from the interview:
Why do you support the „Save the Blue Heart of Europe“ campaign?
Blech: As water sports and nature enthusiasts, a dam boom of course alarms us. Most of our rivers in Central Europe have been converted into transport routes or electric power sources. Dammed and fragmented, many have lost their wildness and much of their ecological quality. The question is: Don’t we have alternatives today?
What's it like paddling an untamed river?
Schmidt: What attracts me to natural rivers is how unpredictable they are. It’s an incredible feeling to ride on a river which is new practically every day because it has changed with the water level. New sandbanks have formed or whirlpools have rearranged the stones. The diversity of animals is tremendous. You simply feel that the river is alive. All this conveys a feeling of wilderness and freedom.
Portrait about the founder aired in “SWR Persönlich” in October 2017
The German TV Channel “SWR” followed Sebastian to Kaiserslautern and to the autumnally Nahe Valley to search for historical paths to find out more about the foundation and origin of Land Water Adventures.
Please visit the online version of the TV report.
Online Magazine “Zeit Online” in September 2017
"Sebastian Schmidt takes his costumers on several tours to places far away from civilization and brings them to their limits. For this, he gave up his permanent job as a doctor of mathematics..."
Video-Report of the TV Channel SWR (Landesschau) in August 2017
On unusual sparkling waves for August, we brought weather reporter Markus Bundt, along on a packraft, to one of the most beautiful parts of the Nahe.
Please visit the online version of the TV report.
KANU-Magazine in December 2016
"The valley of Soca is a paradise for watersport athletes. The Koritnica-Run in a packraft proves that you do not essentially need a kayak.
True to the motto “pump it, pack it, run it” it was an exciting run with international participation – even from Japan…”
You can read the complete article in the KANU-Magazine 06/17 or online
“Kajak-Magazin” in October 2016
In spring of 2016, freelance journalist and researcher Susanne Blech accompanied us on one of our Hunsrück trips.
She wrote a 6-page report, which was published in the Kajak Magazine 06/2016.
Here are two excerpts:
“The sun is about to go down as the six exhausted packrafters arrive at the remote Schmidtburg close to Kirn. [...] In the middle of the ruins of a once stately fortress, they set up camp in the twilight.
The first day of the spring tour through the wild Hunsrück is coming to an end…”
“Together, they fought their way through the “jungle”, slept in the ruins of a castle with the sound of falling raindrops, sweat on a part of the Soonwaldsteig and finally surfed on the high water waves of the Nahe. Sebastian’s self-conception of leading the tour, but also leaving everyone’s freedom, is well received….”
You can read the complete article in the Kajak Magazine 06/2017.
Report of the SWR in September 2016
In late summer, the German TV channel SWR with its series “Fahr mal hin” (“Go for a Ride”) was with us in a packraft on the Nahe.
Outdoor Magazine in April 2016
In this area is our Packrafting Expedition Laponia.
Excerpt of the report:
“…but as the clouds dispersed in the evening, the sun floods on the Rappadalen and gave us a panoramic view to the mountain top. We finally understood why this National Park is so famous. Steep mountains with inaccessible valleys, and in-between the river Rappaädnö winds itself through a green delta.”
“On day 20 of our tour, the thought flaring up for the first time, that we might not make it."
“ We are paddling between the skerries, an archipelago made up of a number of islands, blocking our view to the horizon. Slowly we recognize. Did we…”
You can read the complete 5 page long article in the Outdoor Magazine 04/2016.
SWR1 – Radio Interview in the Hunsrück in April 2016
SWR1 Radio visited us on the shore of the Nahe, on preparation day of one of our Hunsrück trips in spring 2016 and interview Sebastian right on the water.
Newspaper “Rheinpfalz” in October 2015
The “Rheinpfalz” writes a profile about the history and idea of Land Water Adventures.
Newspaper “Kirner Zeitung” in April 2015
After a courtesy visit to the city of Kirn on one of your Hunsrück trips, the Kirner Zeitung writes about Land Water Adventures.
KANU Magazine edition 01/2015
The Kajak teacher Andreas Schultz writes in the KANU Magazine about his escapade on a packraft in Soca! Since then, the trip is in our regular tour schedule.
“Die Wildnis” (the wilderness) edition 02/2014
The magazine “Die Wildnis” of the international union of wilderness guides writes about the first Hunsrück crossing. Since then this is our Hunsrück Tour.

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares traded -3.35% lower at $11.25 on Wall Street last session.
In accordance with the data, 23 analysts cover Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). The consensus rating among analysts is ‘Hold’. As we calculate the median target price by taking the range between a high of $22.00 and a low of $10.00, we find $13.00. Given the previous closing price of $11.64, this indicates a potential upside of 11.68 percent. F stock price is now -6.77% away from the 50-day moving average and -10.97% away from the 200-day moving average. The market capitalization of the company currently stands at $45.78B.
25-cent Stock Takes $11T Commodities Sector Digital
One brilliantly-run technology firm has successfully partnered with some of the largest players in the industry to bring a first-of-its-kind digital solution to the global commodities supply chain sector. Best of all, this upstart technology firm is currently trading undiscovered — below 25-cents per share — so very, very few investors know about it yet! For investors… it's an early-stage opportunity in a company that's bringing the US$11T global commodities sector straight into the 21st century.
All the details are in the FREE online report you can get here.
It has been rated a hold by 10 analysts and a buy by 6. Brokers who have rated the stock have averaged $13.72 as their price target over the next twelve months.
With the price target of $13, Barclays recently initiated with Equal Weight rating for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)., while ‘Deutsche Bank’ rates the stock as ‘Sell’.
In other news, FARLEY JR JAMES D, President and CEO sold 79,921 shares of the company’s stock on Mar 03. The stock was sold for $1,027,840 at an average price of $12.86. Upon completion of the transaction, the President and CEO now directly owns 1,638,667 shares in the company, valued at $18.44 million. An SEC document containing details of the transaction can be found on the SEC’s website. On Mar 03, Vice President, CFO Lawler John T. sold 29,821 shares of the business’s stock. A total of $389,623 was realized by selling the stock at an average price of $13.07. This leaves the insider owning 443,683 shares of the company worth $4.99 million. Insiders disposed of 3,936,537 shares of company stock worth roughly $44.29 million over the past 1 year. A total of 0.18% of the company’s stock is owned by insiders.
There have been several recent changes in the stakes of large investors in F stock. A new stake in Ford Motor Company shares was purchased by TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP during the first quarter worth $305,182,000. TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP invested $237,041,000 in shares of F during the first quarter. In the first quarter, JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC acquired a new stake in Ford Motor Company valued at approximately $119,349,000. GREENHAVEN ASSOCIATES INC acquired a new stake in F for approximately $62,736,000. WORLDQUANT MILLENNIUM ADVISORS LLC purchased a new stake in F valued at around $24,956,000 in the second quarter. In total, there are 2,074 active investors with 52.90% ownership of the company’s stock.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) opened at $11.55 on Tuesday. During the past 12 months, Ford Motor Company has had a low of $10.10 and a high of $15.88. As of last week, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29, a current ratio of 1.20, and a quick ratio of 1.00. The fifty day moving average price for F is $12.03 and a two-hundred day moving average price translates $13.06 for the stock.
The latest earnings results from Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was released for Mar, 2023. According to the Auto Manufacturers Company, earnings per share came in at $0.63, beating analysts’ expectations of $0.41 by 0.22. This compares to -$0.78 EPS in the same period last year. The net profit margin was 1.70% and return on equity was 6.70% for F. The company reported revenue of $41.47 billion for the quarter, compared to $34.48 billion a year earlier. Comparatively to last year’s same quarter, the company’s quarterly revenue rose 20.3 percent. For the current quarter, analysts expect F to generate $39.83B in revenue.
Moreover, the firm recently paid out its quarterly dividend on 06/01/2023. Investors who held shares on 04/26/2023 were paid a $0.15 dividend. On an annualized basis, this represents a $0.60 dividend and a 5.33% percent yield. There was an ex-dividend date of 04/25/2023 for this dividend. In terms of dividend payout ratio, F is presently at 76.10%.
Ford Motor Company(F) Company Profile
Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. It also engages in vehicle-related financing and leasing activities to and through automotive dealers. In addition, the company provides retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles; and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail and commercial customers, such as leasing companies, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers. Further, it offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory; and loans to dealers to finance working capital and enhance dealership facilities, purchase dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle programs. The company was incorporated in 1903 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
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I have so been looking forward to sharing with you this beautiful coastal Cape Elizabeth, Maine maternity session for weeks! I travel so often for my clients who live around the country, so whenever I have the opportunity to photograph a local family on the coast of Maine where I live, it is such a wonderful treat! Chelsey and Andrew are expecting their first baby, or rather, I should say, ‘were’, because beautiful baby Anna is already here and I will be sharing their newborn portraits here on the blog soon as well! They drove down the coast from their home in Augusta to have their maternity portraits photographed on the rocky ocean coast- one of my favorite locations- as part of their custom Motherhood Collective.
Chelsey wore a Tiffany Rose dress, that she said was much like her second choice of wedding dress style she had looked at, so it was meaningful to her to be able to wear it to celebrate soon becoming a family of three. I love knowing such thought and detail was included in the planning, since I strongly encourage the mothers I photograph to think about these portraits in the hands of their great grand children. After photographing both their maternity and newborn portrait sessions the past couple months, I have gotten to know Chelsey and Andrew, and I was so grateful to have worked with such kind hearts.
Years ago, I stopped trying to be the photographer for everyone. I fully resolved that I would stop striving to fit everyone’s needs, and instead be the very best photographer for those who were my clients. As we were walking along the cliffs to the next portrait location during this shoot, Chelsey was explaining how they found my work through a family member sharing my Instagram with her, and that she had been looking for the right photographer for this incredibly special season of becoming parents. My eyes welled up with tears, when she looked at me and said, “At first we were hesitant because you were a greater investment than the other photographers we had looked at. But we also knew that it was because you were the very best.” Cue the thankful tears to be able to do a job I love so much, and the honor of working with such wonderful, wonderful families that make it all worth it.
I photographed their maternity portraits with both digital and medium format black and white film, and today I am sharing with you some of my favorites from their collection!
Hair & Makeup by Jessica Candage.
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Tiffany Farley frequently travels for maternity, newborn, and family portrait sessions and has clients from Bar Harbor to San Francisco. To find out details regarding her upcoming travel dates to a city near you including Southern Connecticut, Rye New York, Charleston, Annapolis Maryland, Acadia National Park- or to book a custom travel session, please contact for more information.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) is a popular meme coin that was well known to cause serious controversies in the crypto space last year after showing a series of bullish trends that could be linked to Elon Musk’s positive influence on the coin. Currently, DOGE is selling at a price that is nothing compared to its all-time highs, and this has been a major concern for DOGE holders, considering the fact that DOGE’s all-time high sales skyrocketed by a staggering 18,150% to reach the $0.73 price mark.
DOGE price fluctuation and volatility have led to massive token sell-offs among crypto investors. Amidst the massive sell-off episodes, TAMA and IMPT coin holders seem unperturbed as they continue to hold on to their tokens which are set to become major hits in the crypto market.
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Dogecoin maximum and minimum price predictions, as obtained from crypto experts and analysts, are contained in the table below.
With a market cap of $8,503,091,735, DOGE tokens In the past 24 hours have witnessed a market price low of 3.06%. Last week oversaw DOGE tokens enjoyed an upward trend that saw it rise by 2.7%. The fluctuation pattern displayed above has a lot to say about the tokens’ volatility and unpredictable market trends.
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Impt.io is rapidly growing with an impressive presale that is attracting more users to the platform
Impt.io is one of the latest cryptocurrencies that is unique with its idea of becoming a green cryptocurrency that hopes to offset carbon footprints. This is a move that seeks to help the planet get rid of poisonous greenhouse gases. IMPT, the platform’s native token, is the key to all the features of the Impt.io platform. With IMPT tokens, you can make payments on the Impt.io carbon marketplace, unlock advanced features of the platform, and receive discounts on paid fees.
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From the predictions and market trends of Dogecoin, the token has not lived up to expectations, having failed to capitalize on the fame it was enjoying as a result of Elon Musk’s influence. On the other hand, Tamadoge and Impt.io are both doing well enough to be regarded as potential investment options for both long and short-term investment options.
Tamadoge and Impt.io have continued to show strong indications of becoming the next big projects that will ever grace the crypto world. Getting into any of these projects ahead of other cryptocurrency projects like Dogecoin will be a decision you will always remember because of its tremendous profit returns.


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Doctors in Scotland are using ultrasound to help patients with severe bone fractures, and finding it speeds recovery time by more than one-third. The ultrasonic pulses induce cell vibration, which doctors say stimulates bone regeneration and healing.
A Texas company has received FDA clearance for a new kind of medical device aimed at reducing incision-site infections that result from surgical procedures. But rather than battling microorganisms with pharmaceutical cocktails or some kind of post-surgical treatment, Nimbic Systems’ Air Barrier System (ABS) keeps surgical sites free of bacteria and other bugs by creating a cocoon of purified air around the incision site for the duration of the surgery.
Raw sewage is apparently a gold mine for virologists in search of new quarry — it contains thousands of previously unknown virus species, according to a new study. Hopefully this unique finding will justify the nasty task of sifting through sewage for science.
The holy grail of prosthetics research is and has been a kind of “Luke Skywalker hand” interface--prosthetics that respond to stimulus from the brain and function just as the original appendage it is replacing. But ideally the prosthetic wouldn’t just respond to stimulus from the brain--it would also provide sensory stimulus to the brain. It would have a sense of touch. And in a paper published today in Nature, we see the groundwork for just such a breed of prostheses.
Potentially big stem cell news out of the New York Stem Cell Foundation Laboratory today in Nature, though in our experience it's always good to temper one's expectations when it comes to these sorts of things. After all, we've thought we cracked the code on embryonic stem cell cloning technology more than once, only to find this kind of biology is much more difficult and complex than originally thought.
The tedious, carpal-tunnel-inducing pipette work of cell biologists may soon be relegated to robots, thanks to a new cell factory developed in Germany. This could free humans to perform new studies and ask new questions, as automated equipment takes over the time-consuming task of growing, feeding and observing cells in the lab.
Despite how easy they make it look on TV dramas, determining time of death for a body requires a lot of difficult guesswork (unless someone is there when the person passes, of course). A range of environmental factors and other mitigating circumstances make any declaration of time of death an estimation at best.
[UPDATE 6 p.m.] Immune cells that protect us from the dangers of this microbe planet are behind this year’s Nobel Prize in medicine. Two of the three winners discovered receptor proteins that can recognize microbial invaders, activating the innate immune response. The third discovered dendritic cells, which serve as surveillance cells and can switch on the body's adaptive immune response.
The day when doctors can patch up the human brain with electronics, cyborg-style, hasn’t dawned just yet. But if the rats at Tel Aviv University are any indication, that day may not be so very far away. Researchers there have developed a synthetic cerebellum that has restored lost brain function in rats, demonstrating that artificial brain analogs can potentially replace parts of the brain that aren’t functioning properly. Paging officer Alex Murphy.
Pain must be the bane of many a doctor's existence. It's a major symptom and indicator of many illnesses, but doctors have to rely on humans to describe and rate it, and humans are a distinctly unreliable source of information. What's a "7" on the pain scale for someone might be a "4" for another. What's a "pulsing" pain for someone might be a "pounding" for someone else. At Stanford, some doctors are figuring out the first steps to objectively measure pain, finally putting that all to rest.


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Last of the 1940's movies watched recently.
Humphrey Bogart visits a hotel in Key Largo, Florida, to pay his respects to the father and widow of
an army buddy. A group of gangsters have taken residence at the hotel where various tense
situations arise and an approaching hurricane complicates matters.
Loved Bogart and Lauren Bacall as usual. Most of the other acting was pretty hammy
especially that of Edward G Robinson as the head villain of the piece.
Three Godfathers 1948
Three cattle rustlers on the run from a sheriff and his posse come across a covered wagon
in the middle of the desert and a woman who is about to give birth. Before she dies, the
woman entrusts the care of the newborn baby to the three "godfathers".
Very touching movie with a few humourous moments. John Wayne plays John Wayne but I don't
have a problem with that.
Adams Rib 1949
Husband and wife, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, are opposing lawyers in a court case
concerning a woman who has shot her unfaithful husband. Plenty of laughs here. Judy Holliday
as the ditsy defendant is hilarious. Tracy and Hepburn are perfect together as always.
And then I watched "The Third Man" (1949). Wow. For the first time in this rewatch, my regard for a film has increased significantly with a recent viewing. In my younger days, I regrettably couldn't really appreciate why this was such a well respected film. Maturity has brought greater understanding of just how good it is. One of those films where every moment in every scene is significant.
Holly Martens (Joseph Cotten) is invited to post-war Vienna by his old friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles) who has promised him a job. When Martens arrives, he finds that Harry has allegedly been killed in an accident. Through the local police, he discovers that Harry was involved in a variety of unsavoury black market activities. Martens sets out to discover the truth about Harry's life and "death". Great plot, atmospheric lighting, unusual but perfect score ( one musical instrument - the zither), fascinating characters, lots of running around in dark alleys and sewers - loved all of it.


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By GREG BLUESTEIN, Associated Press Writer
A man known as "The Timeshare Spammer" said Thursday he will plead guilty to one count of violating anti-spam laws, marking one of the first prosecutions using the federal statute.
Peter Moshou, 37, of Auburndale, Fla., could face up to three years in prison for violating a federal anti-spam law. Prosecutors say Moshou sent millions of unsolicited commercial e-mails using Atlanta-based EarthLink's network.
The messages, sent throughout 2004 and 2005, were about brokerage services for people interested in selling their timeshares.
EarthLink filed a civil lawsuit against Moshou in January after the company detected a massive influx of spam in its system and later handed its investigation over to federal prosecutors.
On Thursday, as Moshou awaited a first hearing with U.S. Magistrate Gerrilyn Brill, he did not seem like a man who could face prison time and a fine of up to $350,000 for sending the spam e-mails. Wearing a striped shirt and tennis shoes, Moshou idly chatted with prosecutors about spam attempts, laughing as one joked about spamming ploys.
But when the court hearing began, no one on either side of the counsel table was laughing; Magistrate Brill spoke frankly and said 'some of you think it is a joke, I do not think it is funny at all.'
"Internet spam is more than just an annoyance," said U.S. Attorney David Nahmias. "It is criminal."
EarthLink says the e-mails falsify "from" addresses, use deceptive subject lines, fail to identify the sender and fail to provide an electronic unsubscribe option, among other violations.
Those requirements are part of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003. Spammers who violate the rules face possible prison time and criminal fines of up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for an organization.
Moshou's case is among the first prosecutions using the federal law, said Larry Slovensky, EarthLink's assistant general counsel.
The first criminal conviction under the federal law was believed to be in September 2004, when Nicholas Tombros, of Marina del Rey, Calif., pleaded guilty of using unprotected wireless networks to send more than 100 unsolicited adult-themed e-mails from his car.
Moshou's case marks the second high-profile prosecution EarthLink has helped secure. After the Internet service provider in 2003 won a $16.4 million judgment against Howard Carmack, the so-called Buffalo Spammer, the company turned its evidence over to New York prosecutors.
In May 2004, Carmack was sentenced to up to seven years in prison for sending 850 million junk e-mails through accounts he opened with stolen identities.
Moshou was expected to enter his guilty plea at 4 p.m. Thursday before U.S. District Judge Richard Story.
Copyright 2005 The Associated Press.
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Platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy after complete resection has become a standard treatment for patients with stage II to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer; however, not all patients exhibit survival benefits. Therefore, the development of predictive biomarkers for selecting a subgroup of patients who may show improved survival after these treatments is important. Among the 42 proteins identified here using a proteomics analysis that were recognized by autoantibodies in pretreated sera from patients with lung adenocarcinoma who received platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy, the tumor necrosis factor-receptor-associated protein 1 (TRAP1) was detected in patients with a short disease-free survival. TRAP1 expression was immunohistochemically analyzed in 64 patients with completely resected stage II and IIIA lung adenocarcinoma treated with platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy. TRAP1 expression was significantly associated with higher p-TNM stage (P = 0.005) and lymph node metastasis (P = 0.017). Moreover, TRAP1 expression was significantly correlated with a shorter disease-free survival (P = 0.028). Furthermore, TRAP1-siRNA-treated LC-2/ad cells derived from lung adenocarcinoma exhibited significantly reduced proliferation and increased sensitivity to cisplatin. These results suggest that TRAP1 expression is a valuable biomarker for predicting the poor survival of platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with resected lung adenocarcinoma.
Serum NFL levels predict progression of motor impairment and reduction in putamen dopamine transporter binding ratios in de novo Parkinson’s disease: An 8-year longitudinal study.
March 1, 2021
Identifying gaps in patient access to diabetic screening eye examinations in Ontario: a provincially representative cross-sectional study.
November 26, 2020
PAIN CATASTROPHIZING, OPIOID MISUSE, OPIOID USE, AND OPIOID DOSE IN PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.
February 15, 2021
- ASCO – Lung CancerASCO.20 Virtual Scientific Program, held May 29 - 31, brought professionals from all over the world together to hear the brightest minds in oncology present state-of-the-art treatment modalities and new therapies.
- AACR-2020The American Association for Cancer Research is the world's oldest and largest professional association related to cancer research.
- ACC 2020The American College of Cardiology decided to cancel ACC.20/WCC due to COVID-19, which was scheduled to take place March 28-30 in Chicago. However, ACC.20/WCC Virtual Meeting continues to release cutting edge science and practice changing updates for cardiovascular professionals on demand and free through June 2020.
- ASCO 2019The 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting, taking place May 31-June 4 in Chicago, will bring together more than 32,000 oncology professionals from across the globe. The theme of this year’s conference is Caring for Every Patient, Learning From Every Patient.

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Well I must say I was a little disappointed when I heard that the government had decided to take a step back from their hurried ultimatum that they had given the vendors who are a blight to site in the CBD of the “sunshine city”. I had all sorts of potential headlines that I thought would have been in the papers today, all the theories that would have also been swirling about. Alas the story seems to have died down. The claim is that they are going to give the vendors more time. I am not sure what the vendors need more time for.
Funnily I read in another newspaper that the places that they wanted to send the vendors to don’t even have toilets there. So it seems like it was a rushed job that the government were trying to do. So for the next few weeks we shall continue on with our city pavements being covered with everything from vegetables, clothes down to chicken intestines apparently.
Again I am not being heartless. Sure they need to do something to survive, and the real question is what has forced them to take up this form of employment in the streets, but they gotta go. I would never take someone from outside of Zimbabwe through the capital city… Not for a few years

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How to Enjoy a Casino
Casinos are fun, upbeat places that offer a variety of games and amenities. The music is loud and the atmosphere is energetic as people mingle over drinks, try their luck at poker or roulette, and watch stage shows. The majority of casinos in the world offer top-notch hotels, spas, and restaurants.
A casino is simply a place that houses gambling activities. It can be a stand alone facility or it can be part of a hotel, cruise ship, or other vacation destination. Some casinos offer a wide range of games, including table games, slots, and video poker. Others offer live entertainment, such as concerts and comedy.
Most casino games have odds that favor the house. While some games like blackjack have an element of skill, the house always has a small edge. Players can mitigate this by avoiding bets with the worst odds and learning basic strategy. Some casinos even offer a service called card counting, which shifts the house edge to give players a 1-2% advantage.
To maximize your enjoyment at a casino, you need to know how much money you can afford to spend and set clear goals. You should also consider if you want to play games that require more skill, such as blackjack or poker. While a visit to a casino is a good way to relax and socialize with friends, it is important to stay within your budget. In addition, you should never gamble with money that you can’t afford to lose.

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The Grey Oaks is a newer neighborhood in Pelham, Alabama. The neighborhood is conveniently located off county road 11 between i-65 and why 280. The neighborhood has street lights. The neighborhood also has a community pool that opened this summer which includes a pavilion and restrooms on site.
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Charleston Residents: A Victim of Our Own Success?
Aug 3, 2015
Is the current real estate boom a bust for local business owners? Through the contacts I am fortunate to have through Lowcountry Local First with the business community I hear numerous stories of absentee landlords who are unresponsive to tenant needs and business owners battling escalating rental rates. With so many developers speculating on property and looking for investors only those tenants that have national recognition and robust financial statements have an opportunity to open up shop.
Charleston has been ranked #1 city in the US, by Conde Nast Traveler for four consecutive years, and Travel & Leisure two consecutive years, creating not only an influx of tourists but also a flood of capital buying up prime real estate in the holy city. Locals who once owned property in our historic and neighboring areas are now willingly selling out to the highest bidder. What happens when the people who live here are not the ones who own property and lease that property to area businesses? Well, we get things like a Walgreens on the most visible corner of the city; we have suffering businesses like the ones at the James Island Shopping Center who are losing business due to the construction of the Harris Teeter; and long standing businesses who can no longer afford the cost of business in the #1 city in the US.
Sure, it’s a free market, it’s what capitalism is all about, but what is the aftermath of all this success? Will we be left with a city where local business owners have no opportunities to take part in our external success? We are building an extraction economy where money is flowing out of Charleston to wealthy individuals and venture capitalists who are investing in a space, not a place and leave in their wake the local businesses that create the charm and provide the hospitality the city is known for.
It’s time for us to get creative in order to make sure that local businesses continue to breathe life into our city. Formula Store Restrictions in Elliotborough or the Upper Peninsula would prevent an influx of chain stores; we could develop a Community Land Trust, much like we do for affordable housing but instead use it for affordable commercial purchasing; in Minneapolis they started an investment co-op that lets communities own and develop their commercial spaces ensuring that local businesses always have a place in their community. Additionally the city could buy property that is then only leased to those who live here.
These efforts are not charitable acts; this is smart economic development. When we consider that these businesses put 3 times as much money back into our community as their national competitors, keep our community unique and serve the needs of it’s residents, it just makes sense. This is the type of innovation that our city needs, so that we don’t become a victim of our own success.


However, the big news is that Hamas has officially shown itself to be a major political force, winning control of an estimated 28 city councils, including the three biggest towns -- Qalqiliya, Rafah, and Beit Lahiya.
Mahmud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas leader in Gaza, told a news conference in Gaza City on Friday that the militant group is looking to July's vital Palestinian parliamentary elections with confidence.
"Hamas is enjoying massive support from the popular level and others in the Arabic and Islamic world as a liberating movement, as representing true Islam, as representing the style and regime of reforming and reconciliation. So we are not afraid of any result," al-Zahar said.
There is still some uncertainty about the results, which are set to be officially announced on Sunday.
In the remaining communities, neither side won a clear majority, with independents or smaller factions getting the most votes. And both Hamas and Fatah are disputing some results.
Hamas says it actually won in 34 communities, with its candidates in some towns running as independents for fear they would be targeted by Israel.
"Because of the bad security situation," al-Zahar said, "many of the Palestinian [candidates] from this faction and that, especially from Hamas, described themselves as independent in order to bypass the security aggression against them."
The local elections are seen as the final test for moderate President Mahmud Abbas before the parliamentary elections, in which Hamas candidates will run for the first time.
Abbas has been seeking to persuade Hamas to give up violence and transform itself into a political party. He is concerned that the increasingly powerful militant group can set back his peace efforts with Israel.
Unlike Fatah, which seeks a two-state solution and peace talks, Hamas is pledged to Israel's destruction and opposes negotiations with the Jewish state.
More than 400,000 Palestinians were eligible to vote. Turnout reached 80 percent in Gaza and 70 percent in the West Bank.
In a sign of the militants' strength, even in areas with large Arab Christian populations, Hamas won five of the seven seats allotted to Muslims in the town of Bethlehem, which has a total of 15 seats.
With the late Yasser Arafat out of the picture, Hamas is capitalizing on a new openness among Palestinians, who are now criticizing the Fatah party Arafat headed for corruption, nepotism, and inefficiency.
Abbas, Arafat's successor, could pay the price, despite efforts to clean up the government and its security forces.
Hamas has broad support, having for years run welfare programs for the poor. Many see the militant group as poised to take advantage of voter disaffection with Fatah.


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Finding a place like the Coptic Quarter in a city like Cairo is undeniably surprising. The Copts are the Egyptians who follow the Christian religion.
Therefore, finding this neighborhood in a city where Muslim mosques predominate is undoubtedly a peculiar fact.
The majority of Coptic Christians in Egypt live in this curious neighborhood and it is a neighborhood, practically isolated from the rest of the city, with narrow cobbled streets with numerous street stalls selling books, jewelry and paintings.
What to see in the Coptic Quarter
To enter the Coptic quarter there are two entrances. The main one is where all the tourist groups enter and can make a visit to the neighborhood lose its charm.
But there is another less crowded and that is the one that is recommended to visit the neighborhood without stress.
The neighborhood enclosure has different churches where the Coptic rite is followed and you also have the Coptic museum. The main points of interest in the Coptic quarter are the following:
- Hanging Church. It is the most famous neighborhood church and is also the oldest Christian church in the city. It is also known as Iglesia de Santa María and dates back to the 4th century. It receives the name of “hanging” since you have to climb a staircase to access it and it is raised above the ground. Its 13 interior pillars stand out, representing Jesus and his apostles. It can be visited every day from dawn to 4:00 p.m., with free admission.
- Church of Saint Sergius. It was built in the 5th century in a cave where the Holy Family is said to have taken refuge during their flight to Egypt. Its Corinthian capitals stand out and everything is built of marble and wood. And above all, the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge fleeing from King Herod stands out. You can visit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Church of Santa Barbara. It contains the relics of a girl tortured and murdered in the 11th century, Saint Barbara, for refusing to marry the man her father had chosen. It is open for your visit from 8am to 4pm.
- Saint George Monastery. It is known as Deir-Al-Banat and dates back to around the 7th century when it was built on the old fortress of Babylon. Keep the chains of Saint George for which not only Christians but also Muslims have devotion. You can also visit from 8am to 4pm.
- Coptic Museum. It is located in what was the garden of the old fortress of Babylon and inside it can be seen, in addition to different Coptic pieces and objects, the famous Nag Hammadi Manuscripts, dating from the 3rd or 4th century. The museum can be visited from 9am to 5pm and the entrance fee is 80LE.
How to get to the Coptic Quarter
To get to the Coptic Quarter it is possible to use the metro. The closest stop is Mar Girgis. But taking into account the little use for the tourist of the metro in Cairo, because it does not reach almost any tourist place or hotels, and the inconveniences that entails using it, it is best to go by taxi, as to almost anywhere in Cairo..


Providing universal access for people in public and commercial spaces can be a challenge, but is an essential consideration for architects, builders & building managers/owners. The wheelchair lift (also known as a platform lift or vertical platform lift) is a versatile solution that provides accessibility with a diverse range of options. LiftDesign have a selection of platform lift solutions that rise to the design challenges faced by any building designer.
The Benefits of a Wheelchair Platform Lift
Accessibility for all is essential with any space that the public must use. Platform Lifts are designed for wheelchair use and provide an extremely practical and cost-effective solution. There are a number of reason why a platform lift is the ideal wheelchair access solution:
A platform lift is designed to carry the additional weight of a wheelchair but are still energy-efficient with comparatively low energy consumption.
Effective Use of Space
The spatial footprint of a platform lift is small compared to standard passenger lifts. Existing stair-based access points can be modified to incorporate an open- platform lift. Lifts can be specified for either indoor or outdoor environment usage.
When recommending a lift for wheelchair access, LiftDesign will ensure that all safety standards are met. As well as being compliant with Australian Building Codes and Disability Standards LiftDesign wheelchair lifts meet AS1735, BCA E3.6 & AS1428.1-2009 standards for safety & accessibility.
In meeting safety & design standards it is important that aesthetics have not been compromised. With such a wide range of options available, lifts can be designed to have a low-visual impact or become a feature. Open platform or enclosed / cabin solutions are available with a wide range of finishing options.
Simplicity and ease-of-use should also remain essential requirements in Platform lifts where simple controls as well as Smart technology solutions are available.
Considerations & Challenges when choosing a Wheelchair Platform Lift for Commercial or Public Buildings
A wheelchair lift needs to be in a visible space that provides sufficient access for all. An open platform lift has a relatively small spatial footprint and will often feature in the main access area of a building, along-side or sometimes incorporated into existing steps. Access space must be provided for the lift user as well as allowing for overflow space to ensure the movement of others is unimpeded.
A cabin or enclosed lift solution may be preferable and usually these will be situated in proximity to the public access point, but not necessarily incorporated into it. In such a situation, the lift should be highly visible and the aim should be to ensure the lift is situated in a way that access is as convenient as possible.
Doors, Entry & Exit considerations
Platform lifts provide great flexibility when it comes to providing the best solution. A preference would be where the lift has opposing entry & exit points providing a straight-through solution where the wheelchair need not turn.
Sometime this may not be possible and exit & entryways may exist adjacent to each other in a 90 degree configuration. Platforms lift can allow for this configuration ensuring sufficient turning space is available while ensuring that safety standards are not compromised.
When considering the right door for a wheelchair lift, allowance must be made for the wider door access. Consideration must be given to the best type of door and when applicable, any potentially greater liftshaft dimensions. 900mm is the minimum recommendation for landing doors and the shaft needs to accommodate this. Automatic doors are almost always the preferred option, and alternatives should only be considered where an automatic door is not feasible.
Types of Wheelchair Platform Lifts
Open Platform Lifts
An open, or sometimes called “non-enclosed” platform lift are designed to move the lift passenger vertically on a guarded platform. These lifts are ideal for moving small distances, usually where there is only a small change in floor level. They will often be used as an alternative to providing a ramp and in comparison can save considerable space.
LiftDesign recommend the following Open Platform Lifts for Wheelchair use:
Enclosed Platform Lift
An enclosed platform lift takes what is essentially an open-platform lift and encloses in a structure as the lift travels between floors. This provides added safety and increases the range of the lift typically to two to three floors. Often they can go higher but over greater distances, a higher-speed solution may be preferable such as a Cabin Platform Lift.
The LiftDesign A4 Primo is the recommended lift for those situations when an Enclosed Platform lift is required.
Cabin Platform Lift
A Cabin lift is an enclosed cabin structure that exists within an enclosed shaft. They are usually able to travel typically up to five floors and operate similar to a passenger lift with automatic doors and controls. Modern solutions can include Smart technology for operation which can provide both greater access to controls as an alternative to traditional control systems, but also through advanced technology provide greater automation further simplifying the lift operation.
Not all cabin lifts are going to be suitable for meeting accessibility requirements in commercial or public building use. LiftDesign recommend the following as ideal Cabin Platform Lift solutions :
LiftDesign have a deep understanding of the benefits of platform lifts and the design & accessibility considerations involved. With extensive knowledge obtained through years of research and development LiftDesign are confident in the range of Platform Lifts that we recommend.
LiftDesign works closely with architects, project managers as well as builders to ensure that the lifts we recommend are the right solution, all the while, placing absolute importance on safety and standards compliance.
Note: If you are looking for a lift that provides suitable wheelchair access for your home, then LiftDesign also have a range of options in our Residential lift range and would be happy to talk to you about your need


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Feeding seven billion hungry humans is no easy task – especially when crop-killing insects are competing for first dibs on agriculture. Deadly chemical pesticides have been the go-to fix for the conventional agricultural industry, but new research suggests that biopesticides made from fungi, insects, or other plants could be a safer, more planet-friendly alternative. One particular variety of biopesticide, a mushroom derivative called “Green Muscle”, has been used to ward off locust invasions in Africa, preventing famine for thousands.
The development of biopesticides is yet another form of biomimicry – the practice of emulating nature’s solutions to complex biological problems. Many plants have developed unique defense mechanisms for preventing pest attacks, and as FastCo Exist points out, biopesticides attempt to redirect the sophisticated strategies species have evolved over millions of years to protect crops in the field.
Green Muscle is made by suspending spores of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae suspended in mineral oils. When a pest, such as the locust, start munching on the treated crops, the fungi turn the tables. After ingestion, the fungi grow inside the locust, producing a toxin that saps their strength, making them easy prey for birds and lizards.
Although most biopesticides are only slightly more expensive than their chemical counterparts, any price increase is likely to be avoided by cash-strapped farmers. Encouragingly, the US Department of Agriculture is working on a new cost-cutting approach to formulating pest-killing fungi. The approach, dubbed “liquid culture fermentation,” offers several benefits, including lower material costs and increased yields of certain forms of insect-killing fungi, including Isaria or Metarhizium. The fermentation can use less expensive sources such as soybean flour or cottonseed meal at 30 to 50 cents a pound to produce the fungus, explains FastCo Exist.
This development is promising, since safety so often takes a backseat to profit margins in the world of commercial agriculture. Although biopesticides have been around for nearly a decade, researchers say that reducing their cost is the key to widespread adoption.
Via FastCo Exist

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The Environment Bureau has commenced a three-month public consultation on the Air Quality Objectives (AQOs) Review. In light of this, Clean Air Network (CAN) and the AQO Review Concern Group commissioned the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (formerly the Public Opinion Programme of the University of Hong Kong) to conduct a phone survey on the Government’s AQO proposal.
Most interviewees (73%) are unsatisfied with the government proposal to relax the “allowable exceedances” from 9 times to 35 times for PM2.5 daily average level, although they also acknowledge the proposed level is tightened up progressively. More than half (59%) interviewees reject the selective scope of the review on tightening AQOs of PM2.5 and SO2 only.
The Concern Group hereby condemns the Government for avoiding true public consultation on the most controversial issue. “The non-negotiable proposal to allow more exceedances of the new PM2.5 limit not only shows a blatant disregard for people’s expectations but also shows a wilful neglect for the well-documented adverse public health impacts of such a move, as raised by academics and air science professionals,” said Patrick Fung, the Concern Group Representative.
“The people have made their opinion loud and clear. Given the health risks associated with air pollution, the Government’s conservative approach and the half-truths of its public consultation document are absolutely unacceptable,” said Fung.
The Concern Group urges the Government to immediately revoke the proposal to relax the number of allowable exceedances and to amend the AQOs in accordance with WHO Air Quality Guidelines, in line with its own guidelines on prioritising public health.
The comments were summarized as below:
1. Misguide and Seceive: “35 Exceedances” and Public Health
2. A Failure to Listen
3. Lacking Ambition: Practicability Over Everything
4. EU is no “Role Model”
5. Painting the Wrong Picture: “Apples and Oranges” Comparison with EU
Overall, the Concern Group is appalled by the lack of flexibility and investment demonstrated by the Government. An inordinate amount of time has been channelled into a single exhaustive model, which has become the benchmark for all subsequent decisions; and while the model no doubt offers an accurate scenario based on its inputs and assumptions, it is just one set of assumptions, and inflexible to the subsequent will of the people. As our survey shows, the model’s conclusion – 35 exceedances for PM2.5 – is rejected by the vast majority of the population. While it is too late for this five-year review, the Government may consider investing more in future AQO Reviews, such that faster computer modelling and a more flexible approach can be adopted.


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Tabletop RPGs, Worldbuild, Storytelling, Hiking, Music, Dancing, Clean Software Patterns
Lord of the Rings (literally all of them), Abhorsen, Wheel of Time, basically everything by Brandon Sanderson, the various Proto-European mythologies, and a whole lot more.
J.R.R. Tolkein, Brandon Sanderson, Garth Nix, Terry Pratchet.
Legend of Zelda (from N64 on up), Dark Souls 1 and 3, The Banner Saga, Dead Cells, Salt and Sanctuary

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Last night, Christy Carlson Romano and tons more of your favorite Disney Channel Original Movie actors attended the 100th DCOM Celebration at the Adventures In Babysitting premiere in California. But before hitting the red carpet, the Kim Possible, Even Stevens, and Cadet Kelly star announced that she's pregnant!
The 32-year-old actress and her husband Brendan Rooney, who have been married for three years now, posed for the cutest pics together on the red carpet after announcing that they are expecting a little girl this winter.
Christy told People that her due date is actually December 25 – Christmas Day!
"I am flabbergasted at the serendipity of having a baby on Christmas. It’s our favorite holiday!" she said. "What a gift we’ll have this year. Feeling so blessed and grateful … and a little nauseous."
Are you excited for Christy? Leave her your congratulatory messages in the comments section below.


On Sunday 11 November 2012 the new composition article 7 [seven ways to climb a mountain] for bass clarinet and electronic sounds is premiered during November Music. Fie Schouten performs the work in three recitals at 12:30, 14:30 and 17:00, in the Lutherse Kerk, Den Bosch. The three recitals each last one hour. Also on the program are works by Theo Loevendie and Karlheinz Stockhausen.
Location: November Music, Kunstmuziekroute: Lutherse Kerk, Verwersstraat 49, Den Bosch.
Performers: Fie Schouten (bass clarinet)
Publisher: Deuss Music
New composition commissioned by Fie Schouten with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten


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- 1-3 grams of cannabis leaves in 250 ml of water
Pour through a sieve cannabis boiling water and let steep for two minutes. According to your taste add sugar and honey.
CAUTION: Do not expose med temperatures above 46 ° C (higher temperatures destroys most enzymes and vitamins and honey will become artificial sweetener).
Tea is mentally practically inactive because of cannabinoids in water dissolve only the absolute minimum.
If you want to have more medicinal effects of tea (it becomes active and psychic), add a tea spoon of butter and gently cook for about 15 minutes.
Spoon the mixture into 1 cup / pour hot water / 1min. scald and then decant / drink 3 times a day

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A two-hour walking tour… $10-20 sliding scale donation requested to benefit Shaping San Francisco
Saturday, September 22: Meet at New Montgomery and Market, SW corner 12:00 pm
Join a walk starting at the Palace Hotel with its surprising tales of 19th century wealth and vice, traverse the buried histories of Redevelopment and Yerba Buena, the Philippines-US War, and much more! Find out how the ecology of place dictated travel and the plans — up to present day — to shape the transit corridors and public uses here. Alleys, overpasses, hidden gardens, forgotten parks, and more… Tour ends at King and 3rd Streets.


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Diane R. (Munger, MI)
The Tenth Song
This is a must read...Everyone can find themselves in this page turning book. How life can turn upside down in a blink of an eye. But to find a path through the upset and have sadness once again find a way to truth and the end result is finding oneself. It is written so you can actually feel like you are there experiencing the action. Mother and daughter connect and love finds a way. It is amazing how the end actually connects to the beginning after many trails & tribulation. The mystery and suspension of the story is what makes this a page turner. Male and female readers will connect to this story.
Jane D. (Boulder, CO)
The roller coaster coasts to an end.
I loved most of the book. It even made me examine my own life and choices. I liked the aspects of Jewish culture and the suspense. When the action shifted to Israel, however, I lost the sense of the individual characters; the group acting and thinking as a single being seemed unrealistic. The ending seemed rushed with everything being tied up into a nice little package. Such horrible events rarely have such perfect endings. The ending disappointed me.
Shirley L. (Norco, LA)
The Tenth Song Sings
I had enjoyed "The Saturday Wife" and was disappointed in the slow start of this book. The characters seemed all soooo perfect. However, hanging in paid off. The characters grew and matured from their initial positions. The discussion of the impact of rote, formalized organized religion versus a more spiritual community of alive, purpose seeking individuals was quote worthy. The relationships of the family members rang true. All characters were multi-dimensional and interesting. Another home run for Naomi Ragan.
Jane N. (Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey)
The Tenth Song
Every now and again a book comes along that captures the reader's soul and mind and this is the book. Naomi Ragen's book speaks of a current event, the attempted destruction of a family, and offer resolution by way of timeless human truths. This book is a joy at every level that I can think of. Ms Ragen engages the reader with the characters in a way that touches the readers soul. It is easy to see why she is so popular in Israel. I know that I will be reading more of her books.
Debra V. (Kenosha, WI)
The Tenth Song
Well written, inspiring read about life-changing events for a wealthy, ambitious Jewish family. Very spiritual.
Carol Rosen (Pompton Lakes, NJ)
Major Topic in a Minor Key
The Tenth Song grabbed my interest at the start, began to build toward the middle, only to leave me feeling let down well before the end.
The seemingly perfect life of an upper class Jewish family suddenly turns a dark corner to bring about an examination of what is most important in life.
The story presents an age old question about material worth and social status within the context of a modern day set of circumstances.
Fast paced theme with potential turned way too slow for my taste due to superficial characters, and no sense of wonder for what was going to happen next.
Lauren T. (Orlando, FL)
The Tenth Song by Naomi Ragen
At the beginning of "The Tenth Song" I thought it was just going to be another formulaic story about an upper middle class Jewish family and their relationships in today's changing world. That is what this book is to some degree, but it is also much more. Here you will find unexpected choices and reactions along with an unusual but satisfying ending. As usual, Naomi Ragen's books are well worth the read.

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The Michael Thomas injury saga took another disappointing turn for the New Orleans Saints receiver Thursday when the team announced it was placing him on injured reserve in a move that likely will end his season.
Thomas suffered a toe injury in a Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The initial medical guidance led the Saints and Thomas to believe that he’d be able to rehabilitate the injury and return to the lineup, but the situation did not play out that way.
“We had a plan in place, we followed what the doctors thought would be the best plan for him,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said. “Obviously the toe did not respond exactly how we were hoping. I think everybody — from our medical people, from Mike Thomas — everybody tried extremely hard to rehab the toe thinking that we would be able to get him back.”
Thomas will have surgery on what Allen described as a “dislocated second toe.” Allen added that he does not anticipate Thomas will be able to return to the team this year.
It was the latest blow in what has been a brutal couple of years for the Saints receiver.
Thomas injured his ankle in the 2020 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and though he returned later in the season, he was clearly not the same player. In seven games, Thomas caught 40 passes for 438 yards that season.
He then missed the entire 2021 season after having complications in his recovery from that same ankle injury. Thomas tried to rehabilitate the injury and come back for the 2021 season without needing surgery, but ultimately opted for the season-ending surgery last November.
Thomas appeared motivated to vault his name back into the conversation for the NFL’s top wideouts this season. He enjoyed a strong training camp, then caught three touchdown passes in his first two games of the season.
Unfortunately for both Thomas and the Saints, the injury he suffered in the third game of his comeback tour was not one he was able to bounce back from.
“He’s disappointed, because he put a ton into this to try to get himself back,” Allen said. “He’s been an outstanding teammate. He’s worked extremely hard to rehab it. There’s just some things that you don’t have any control over, and this is one of those things.”
Thomas was on a Hall of Fame trajectory early in his career. He averaged 117 catches and 1,378 yards receiving in his first four seasons after New Orleans selected him in the second round of the 2016 draft.
He signed a mammoth five-year, $96 million contract with the Saints before the 2019 season — at the time, the richest deal ever signed by a wide receiver — and he followed that up by turning in one of the best seasons ever by an NFL receiver.
The Associated Press named Thomas its 2019 NFL Offensive Player of the Year after he shattered the league’s single-season receptions mark, finishing with 149 receptions for 1,725 yards.
Since that high point, Thomas has managed to play in only 12 of the Saints’ next 43 games (including the 2020 postseason).
“Ever since I’ve been here and seen him in this building, he does everything he can to make sure that he can put himself in the best possible situation,” said quarterback Andy Dalton, who has never had an opportunity to throw to Thomas in a live-game scenario. “It’s unfortunate throughout the last couple years he’s had the injuries that he’s had; sometimes it just happens that way. But he’s a guy that will do anything in his power to try to get back.”
The Saints should be a little more prepared this year to weather Thomas’ absence.
Rookie receiver Chris Olave has been sensational in his first seven games, posting team-high totals in receptions (37) and receiving yards (547).
The Saints also could benefit from the return of veteran Jarvis Landry, who was back at practice Thursday after missing the last four games with an ankle injury.
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Notts County have been knocked back in their attempt to sign Kyle Bennett on loan.
The Magpies made an enquiry about the 23-year-old winger’s availability earlier this month - only to be rebuffed.
Bennett is unlikely to be allowed to leave Rovers over the next few weeks, following Harry Forrester’s latest injury setback.
“No one will be going out at the minute,” said boss Paul Dickov.
“There was an enquiry a few weeks ago for Kyle from Notts County. We spoke to Kyle about it.
“I’ve got to give Kyle a lot of credit because he’s really knuckled down, worked hard and showed us that he wants to stay at this club. That’s the reason why he’s been back in the squad and on the bench.
“The group that we’ve got here has an attitude that is top class,” he added.
“I cannot speak highly enough for those who aren’t in the team or have been left out.
“The attitude they show in training and the backing they give to the players who are, that’s the spirit we want in this camp.”
Bennett has made just one substitute appearance this season, in the opening day defeat to Blackpool.
Billy Paynter also recently rejected the opportunity to join another League One club on loan, preferring to remain at Rovers and fight for his place.


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Before you even heard of Al Gore, Bill McKibben’s 1989 book, The End of Nature, sounded the alarm on global warming. But now that he’s called attention to the coming apocalypse, his latest will probably prove less influential: An ardent and pixilated work, Deep Economy has some compelling scenes but won’t convert anyone who doesn’t already compost. McKibben’s big idea is that we would be happier, healthier, and just plain better if we rejected Wall Street’s obsession with growth and found more of our food, energy, and even entertainment near our homes. That call for more modest living hinges on an argument that local economies sustain personal relationships and pollute less. McKibben’s avatars of virtue are small farmers: He finds Vermont farmers who reject the American deities of “fast, cheap, and easy” and always have time to chat. A liberal’s liberal, McKibben dislikes all the right things: corporate agriculture, urban sprawl, processed food, McMansions, and Wal-Mart. Who could expect otherwise from a man who writes for the New York Review of Books and eats local root vegetables? But every occasional NPR listener has heard this before. Which isn’t to say that self-sufficiency—even Deep Economy’s self-sufficiency lite—isn’t a satisfying subject. Well-run farms are tight systems where little gets wasted, and McKibben reports approvingly on several that survive as businesses. So the neighbors eat fresh meat and vegetables, but the farms are also an alternative to pesticide-saturated cornfields and industrial pig abattoirs disgorging lakes of shit. Apparently small farms flourish even in Detroit. So why aren’t they more popular? Well, they’re less profitable and need to charge more. Bless him, McKibben doesn’t think businesses should give up profit—just gratuitous profit. Public companies can’t even listen to that argument, but he finds some plucky examples, usually clustered around liberal oases like Portland, Ore., and Burlington, Vt. He admits, though, that such efforts will do little against the vast agricultural-industrial complex. If localism takes root, transnationals will co-opt the idea—see Wal-Mart’s happy hike into organic produce, shipped great distances by inorganic vehicles—rather than watch consumers hold on to their money. Likewise, McKibben loves a successful community-owned department store in Wyoming, but he can’t demonstrate that it’s more than a curiosity. Deep Economy also looks at similar efforts overseas, and McKibben makes a crucial argument that local economies can enrich the Third World without exerting a dangerous toll on the planet. He’s encouraged by Havana’s community gardens and has an optimistic take on the Indian state of Kerala, but as elsewhere, his examples are poignant but unconvincing shock troops in the localism revolution. Microbrew-drinking, vegan-dissing McKibben strains to plant himself in the straight-talkin’ American mainstream, but he usually appears naive about the corporations he seeks to undermine and ignores the power of their brands. He won’t win converts because he can’t (or won’t) understand that some people find managing a Target more stimulating than raising beets. And his smugness occasionally grates. “The good taste was satisfaction,” he writes of locally grown food. “I was part of something that made sense to me—a community. I felt grounded, connected.” If there’s a better man in America, I’ll wash his feet, but talk like this will have even sympathetic wage slaves grasping for the remote.


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Wondering where to eat the best pizza it in NYC? Check out our epic New York Pizza Guide that spans the boroughs. We ate at dozens of New York City pizza shops in our quest for New York’s best pizza and share our 27 favorites in the guide.
Planning a trip to eat your way through New York City? Read the following articles for food travel inspiration.
We drove around the country with a noble mission to find, eat and photograph the best donuts in America. Thousands of miles and even more calories later, we accomplished our sugar-infused mission. Read on to discover our favorite American donuts plus a few bonus picks.
We’ve eaten a lot of fried chicken around the world. Check out our picks for the best fried chicken in the United States plus seven more countries.
Traveling for food is both our business and our passion. Discover 22 ‘foodie cities’ that have wowed us with their vibrant food cultures plus 12 additional cities at the top of our list for future food trips.
Are you wondering what to eat in New York City during your first trip to the Big Apple? Read on to discover ten must-eat New York food favorites that you simply should not miss during your Gotham adventure.
The NYC Dumpling Festival provides a culinary journey from Asia to Europe via South America. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.


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Arts education advocacy has had an exciting few weeks in Washington! Several times this month leaders in Congress expressed concern and raised questions about the future of arts education with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Secretary Duncan has appeared before several Congressional committees to speak about education funding and federal reform efforts. We need to build on this momentum by raising these concerns in the broader public forum, like your local newspapers.
The questions to Secretary Duncan come at a critical time for arts education: The president’s budget proposal calls for the federal arts education program to be consolidated with non-arts-specific education programs; Secretary Duncan has introduced a “blueprint” for reauthorizing education policy and has released new federal grants to spur reforms. However, all around the country, including in North Carolina, we see arts education being challenged, reduced, and in many cases, being dropped from local school budgets.
In the past few weeks on Capitol Hill:
House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt, based on questions posed by arts education leaders in his congressional district, asked Secretary Duncan about whether the arts were being put on the “backburner.”
Senate Education Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) said that, “Not every kid’s brain is wired for math and science and engineering…some are more artistic, more creative, in music and in the arts…” and questioned Secretary Duncan about how arts education will be supported within the White House’s new education “blueprint.”
House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-WI) during the Secretary’s testimony on his FY 2011 budget request brought up his personal interest in music and how providing the arts in schools can help keep students who might drop out otherwise engaged.
Secretary Arne Duncan responded each time that he has consistently heard about the “narrowing of the curriculum” during his trips around the country and how that the Administration is committed to strengthening arts education opportunities in the future.
Americans for the Arts is preparing a major effort this year to support arts education in upcoming education reform initiatives and funding. As part of our outreach timeline, we ask that you take action now by taking two minutes to visit our E-Advocacy Center and send a customizable letter to your local news outlets supporting arts education both in your community and at the federal level.
Next on the calendar is National Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC on April 13, where we will be calling on arts education advocates from around the country to contact their members of Congress on these very same issues.
Help us continue this important work by becoming an official member of the Arts Action Fund. If you are not already a member play your part by joining the Arts Action Fund today — it’s free and simple.


Rural Funding Forum slated for tomorrow in Canton rescheduled to Dec. 19
CANTON – The North Country Rural Funding Forum originally slated for Dec. 5 has been rescheduled for Dec. 19.
The Canton Small Business Development Center is hosting the forum at SUNY Canton with U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S.D.A. Rural Development.Representatives and program specialists will be on hand to share information about available programs, as well as discuss application details and deadlines.
This is an opportunity for community members, business owners, economic development organizations, and lenders to be part of the discussion and share input as these agencies and staffs travel the state to listen, learn and assist the North Country going forward into 2019.
The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Room 212-214, Miller Campus Center.
The schedule: 10:30 a.m. registration/networking; 10:35 a.m. opening remarks; 10:40 a.m. SBA program briefing with Q & A; 11 a.m. USDA program briefing with Q & A; 11:25 a.m. SBDC program briefing with Q & A; 11:45 a.m. closing remarks; noon adjourn.
Register today for this free event by email to [email protected] or call the Canton SBDC at 315-386-7312 to register by phone.
There is no cost to attend this event.


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K-Pop is the trend!! K-pop, or Korean popular music as it is more commonly known, has been around since the 1990s, but its appeal was primarily limited to South Korea and Japan. Here, we’ll see the 10 Richest K-Pop Idols. K-pop has become extremely popular all around the world in recent years. Although breaking through in the K-pop scene is an easy task, several artists have achieved outstanding success in the cutthroat business. Many people have been astounded by their talents. We now have music, K-pop idols, and a few extraordinarily successful young people thanks to it.
Many stories of struggling K-pop hopefuls who never join a group or put out an album exist. However, they will have the opportunity to earn a lot of money if they manage to rank among the wealthiest K-pop idols. K-pop entertainment businesses are profitable and have begun to go public. As they move beyond the music industry and into the entertainment sector, K-pop artists have begun to invest their money. So, now without any further ado, let’s see the top 10 richest K-Pop idols. Continue to read.
1. Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori is a South Korean musician and television presenter who was born in Cheongwon on May 10, 1979. Lee Hyori, who made her debut with the girl group Fin. K. L is reportedly one of the top-paid female singers in the K-pop sector. She currently stars in Hyori’s Homestay, a popular Netflix series, and her net worth is thought to be between $30 and $40 million. She is one of the seasoned vocalists who have transformed K-Pop.
2. Rain (Jung Ji Hoon)
Rain is a musician, actor, dancer, singer, and composer. You’ll be acquainted that his stage name, “Rain,” is actually the Hangul character “Bi” and that his real name is Jung Ji-Hoon. His first big break occurred in 2002 when he debuted his solo album and made an appearance on a South Korean program. He has performed on numerous world tours and appeared in both American and Korean movies. Rain founded his own business, RAIN COMPANY, in 2015.
She, one of Korea’s finest female actors, is the spouse of Rain. They currently own a $42 million building in Cheongdam called Rain Avenue. The structure houses the office for his entertainment company. Their residence is worth $5 million.
Also Read: What is The Meaning of Visual in Kpop?
3. Kim Jae-joong
The salary, endorsements, investments, assets, and influence of numerous K-pop idols were extensively covered in the media back in June. What did they discover? Kim Jaejoong was deemed to be the wealthiest idol out of all those evaluated. Jae Joong, also known as Kim Jae Joong, is a South Korean actor, director, singer, and songwriter. In 2003, Kim Jae-joong served as the boy band TVXQ’s lead vocalist. He founded JYJ in 2011 with two other ex-members after the group split in 2010.
The singer eventually transitioned to acting and made appearances in various K-dramas. Kim Jae-joong is apparently the wealthiest K-pop idol in Korea right now, with a net worth estimated at $100 million. He is also referred to just as J-Jun.
4. Choi Siwon
Super Junior member Choi Siwon first gained notoriety as a singer, actor, and businessman. He then made film appearances and portrayed the main character in Korean dramas. He is a member of Super Junior, which from 2007 to 2017 had numerous #1 albums in Korea. He reportedly has a net worth of $55 million, as reported by the media. Siwon was chosen in 2015 to serve as the South Korea Committee for UNICEF’s special representative.
5. T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun)
Rapper, singer, and lyricist T.O.P performs with the K-Pop group Big Bang. In 2010, he released the number-one-charting album GD & TOP in Korea. These days, TOP has become more and more active as a record producer and actor. More than 50 songs bear his name. He is also a passionate art collector. Before signing with the record company YG Entertainment, he performed as an underground rapper.
In 2006, he made his debut as the lead rapper for the boy band Big Bang. T.O.P has appeared in numerous TV advertisements, and it’s said that he costs at least $500,000 for a six-month endorsement deal and $1 million for a one-year deal. He is the owner of a villa that is worth more than $2.5 million.
The youngest member of the BTS band is Jungkook, also known as Jeon Jung-kook. In fact, Jungkook has frequently been chosen as one of the most famous celebrities in both China and South Korea, making him perhaps the band’s most popular member. He is so influential that he has earned the moniker “Sold Out King”; after he announced that he used Downy fabric softener, the product sold out. He is thought to be worth $20 million.
7. Choi Si-won
Choi Si-won, better known as Siwon, began performing in Korean TV dramas when he was studying to be a singer. He joined the boy band Super Junior as one of the group’s 12 members, which launched his music career. In 2015’s Dragon Blade, he appeared alongside Jackie Chan, John Cusack, and Adrien Brody. He has also had a highly successful career in Asian films. His net worth is reportedly $50 million.
8. Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung, a former member of Girl’s Generation, has established her Blanc & Eclare brand, which has more than 60 outlets worldwide, as a fashion star. She went on to have a very lucrative acting career. She also received the Hote Trend Artists of Korea Award and the Asian Fashion Icon Award. She has provided endorsements for Korean contact lenses, cosmetics, and makeup. The estimated net worth of Jessica Jung is $35 million.
Taeyeon is an actress, singer, and TV personality. As a member of SNSD, she established a name for herself. She has recorded numerous songs for films, TV shows, and advertisements. She served as the Nature Republic’s spokesmodel in the past and now represents Banila Co. In addition, Jeju Samdasoo, Kakao Games, Paris Baguette, Hyundai, and Singha are other endorsements. She recently purchased her parents a condo that is worth more than $1 million.
10. Kwon Ji-Young (G-Dragon)
Rapper, songwriter, producer, model, and pioneer of fashion, G-Dragon, aka Kwon Ji-Yong, is also a fashionista. He wrote several of the group’s popular songs and is a member of Big Bang. Each of his albums has sold a tonne of copies and received widespread media coverage. He also received a number of awards in recognition of his remarkable performance. He was named the most powerful man in Forbes Asia magazine. His total wealth is $60 million.
Thus, these were the top 10 richest K-Pop Idols. Keep streaming!!
Also Read: Who is Jonghyun In Kpop? Meet The Idol

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Bankruptcy – the word all by itself sounds intimidating. Most folks who find themselves in a place of bankruptcy did not have that laid out in their life’s blueprint. But, it happens. It happens for Ohio residents who have always paid their bills and suddenly get circumstances dumped in their laps, completely out of their control; it also happens for those who have always had difficulty staying on top of their debts.
Either way it comes, though, bankruptcy can intimidate even the savviest financiers. How is someone to choose which type of bankruptcy to file and how the process should start?
FindLaw offers some insight for those who are wondering. Chapter 13 is one of several options, and it is a good idea for debtors to make this choice when they want to keep their homes. It is not always possible to stop foreclosure, as much is dependent on circumstances and previous bankruptcy history. However, some debtors may find they can “permanently stop a foreclosure” when they file for Chapter 13.
Another reason FindLaw says debtors may want to choose this option is to devise a plan to repay their debt: “In Chapter 13, the debtor will make monthly payments in a three or five-year plan to the bankruptcy trustee for the distribution to creditors.”
The American Bar Association adds that debtors may also keep their vehicles when they file for Chapter 13 rather than another bankruptcy plan. Of course, this is dependent on debtors making all necessary payments for amounts they still owe.
Debtors who file Chapter 13 bankruptcy usually have three years to repay their debts.