THE ISRAELI DIPLOMAT, orator and polyglot, Abba Eban, is today memorialized in the truism that men and nations behave wisely only once they have exhausted all the other alternatives. In the case of Canada’s exhausted Indian Act policies, the alternatives to a wiser course have been many as well as durable, as we all know. Thus it is with surprise, and enthusiasm even, that the Assembly of First Nations is this week absorbing Canada’s late acceptance of the five “Conditions for the Success of First Nations Education,” enunciated in the AFN’s December 2013 unanimous resolution and enshrined in Finance Minister Flaherty’s 2014 budget. These conditions are as follows:
1. Respect and recognition of inherent rights and title, Treaty Rights and First Nations control of First Nations education jurisdiction.
2. Statutory guarantee of funding.
3. Funding to support First Nations education systems that are grounded in Indigenous languages and cultures
4. Mechanisms to ensure reciprocal accountability and no unilateral federal oversight or authority.
5. Ongoing meaningful dialogue and co-development of options
I mentioned Eban for another reason, having to do with symmetry. For he once observed of the Palestinians that they “never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity,” and indeed it’s well worth reflecting on this dark theme of opportunity foregone as we consider the divisive and acrimonious responses to the February 7 Harper-Atleo agreement-in-principle.
Verna Kirkness, a signatory of the 1972 National Indian Brotherhood report Indian Control of Indian Education, has recently recounted – in a book modishly titled Creating Space – the “ill-conceived plan” of the NIB to shed its leadership precisely at the moment the federal government had conceded the wisdom of the Brotherhood’s proposal of Indian parental responsibility and local control of Indian education. “To this day,” she writes:
I have no idea how we could all abandon ship at the same time. It was a disastrous move. The end result was that a new president was elected for the NIB. In time, the joint NIB-Cabinet committee was disbanded and the work of our joint working committee to revise the Indian Act was lost. I often wonder how different the policy of Indian Control of Indian Education would look today had the revision to the Indian Act been accomplished.
A mere three years prior to Indian Control of Indian Education and an abrupt federal change of course, Trudeau had introduced his White Paper, ruminating in public the extinguishment of treaties and the abolition of the Indian Department as native people were fully absorbed into the political, economic and cultural bloodstream of Canada. It took the non-violent but nonetheless resolute community occupation of the Blue Quill’s Indian Residential School to bring Jean Chrétien, then Minister of Indian Affairs, to the negotiating table – or as it was in this instance, the “Okay, enough already” table.
Thanks to this effort, by 1972 Blue Quill’s was the first native-administered school in Canada, thereby converting Indian Control of Indian Education from a book title to an active public policy principle. Other schools and educational systems would gradually follow, up to the present-day and often cited example of the Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey. The feds by the 1970s had come to an agreement-in-principle along the lines of the education model first advanced by native people in the numbered treaty negotiations, a century prior. But like so many things related to Indian policy, good words were followed by quarter measures and half-assing, as well as by the persistent under-resourcing which guaranteed the systemic deprivations of Indian residential schools. Seen in their proper historical context, the lost opportunities and exhausted alternatives of 1972 were already well long in the tooth, and are precisely one generation longer today as we comprehend them in the call-to-action known as Shannen’s Dream.
The points not to be missed here are that we must all take seriously the proposition that we are currently on a course toward failure and that something resembling political backbone and boldness must follow. On the government’s side, a federal bureaucracy that in fact has no education department and no education expertise must give up its historical fondness for micromanagement; meanwhile, on the First Nation’s side, the time has arrived to take both the concept and practice of self-control and self-determination to their logical conclusions. Let’s call it getting our collective Indian act together. The last week has at the very least brought both halves of this proposition into the realm of the potential, a good place for a beginning.
It is unusual to write about a piece of federal legislation, in this case the “First Nations Education Act,” when in fact no such legislation exists. Like the White Paper, the FNEA was a trial balloon, introduced in October 2013 under the title “A Proposal for a Bill.” This proposal was widely and emphatically rejected by First Nations individuals, and in its place the February 7 principles have been substituted. What exists as of Budget Day 2014 is not “an agreement” so much as agreement itself: agreement to proceed within a fixed fiscal framework and upon five established principles. The word historical is over-used, but it happens that the principles informing this agreement are precisely that, representing as they do the long-standing will and aspirations of native people going back generations.
The National Chief, Shawn Atleo, has characterized this agreement as “an enabling framework” – the beginning, rather than the culmination, of a discussion. “We now have a new approach,” he says, “based on the long-standing call by First Nations for First Nations control of First Nations education, respecting fully our rights and responsibilities, supported by the necessary funding to close the gap and support success for our students. This is first and foremost about our children.” As the native population within Canada soars, and as the measurables pertaining to Aboriginal quality of life stagnate, it has become more and more urgent to – as the proposal for a First Nations Education Act was titled – work together for First nations students. This agreement, and the federal budget framework into which it is embedded, is an opportunity to do just that – whatever one’s skepticism and mistrust may recommend to the contrary.
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The editorial ‘The Daily News’ in Vogue showcases moving day-time looks. Vogue US is known for their penchant for studio-shot editorials with jumping models, and it looks like ‘The Daily News’ fills that void for the November 2009 issue.
Supermodels Karlie Kloss and Lily Donaldson have a little spring in their step for famed fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. Meanwhile, stylist Marie-Amélie Sauvé dresses Kloss and Donaldson in city-friendly outfits from Donna Karan, Prada, Marni, Celine, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton and Chloe.
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Childnet International has produced a new guide to help users understand changes and important steps to take following Facebook’s announcement that they are beginning to roll out the new Graph Search feature in the UK. It’s essential to share this resource as widely as possible to help Facebook users prepare for changes and take action in order to keep their information private.
It includes 3 top tips to help people check what appears about them in a Graph Search: http://www.childnet.com/ufiles/Graph-Search-Privacy.pdf.
In particular, it is worth being aware that if someone is tagged in a photo and their privacy settings are set to ‘Public’, then this photo may appear to someone who is not friends if they searched for “Photos of name]”. This content would have been difficult for ‘non-friends’ to find previously, so it is really worth checking. Childnet explain the steps for checking this content in tip 2 in the guide.
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Rahman expertly fills a major scholarly gap by providing a detailed history of the Iraqi claim to Kuwait. He dates the origins of an autonomous Kuwait to 1752 and marshals an impressive array of contemporary sources, mostly British, to show that the sheikhdom retained its autonomy throughout the next one and a half centuries, until in 1899 it signed an agreement with the British government that placed Kuwait effectively under British protection. This arrangement, it bears stressing, was initiated by the Kuwaitis themselves due to their fear of Ottoman expansionism southward from Iraq.
Hardly had Iraq become an independent state when its leaders began the campaign to annex Kuwait. The first declaration about Kuwait as a "non-separable part" of Iraq was published in Baghdad by a government daily on May 16, 1933. Rahman analyzes a campaign that sometimes sought a border rectification and at other times aspired to take over the whole of Kuwait, then shows how it continued, with ups and downs, over six decades, culminating with the invasion of August 2, 1990. The author convincingly concludes that the ugly boundary dispute behind that invasion "had its roots in the beginning of the twentieth century when the Ottoman Empire extended its power" southward toward Kuwait. Regrettably, Rahman does not draw conclusions from his historical study about the future, but his long tale of territorial ambition will leave most readers worried that Iraq's long-standing irredentism lives on, despite the many costs of defeat and deprivation.

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InfluxData Announces InfluxDB Edge Data Replication
New features combine the power of the cloud with the precision of the IoT edge to optimize the processing of time series data
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InfluxData, makers of the leading time series platform InfluxDB, today announced Edge Data Replication, a new capability to centralize business information across widely distributed environments. Edge Data Replication enables developers to collect, store, and analyze high-precision time-series data in InfluxDB at the edge, while replicating some or all of that data to InfluxDB Cloud. With Edge Data Replication, InfluxData delivers both the breadth and simplicity of the platform, scaling time series data processing in a new way that embraces edge precision and power. from the cloud.
Modern applications are highly distributed across architectures and produce huge volumes of time series data at the edge. Effectively managing the data in these applications and associated assets is a time-consuming and resource-intensive process, and developers often don’t have the capabilities or budgets to manage hundreds or thousands of data pipelines. InfluxDB Edge Data Replication changes the way developers and operators process time-series data in distributed environments using a new Edge database configuration that durably queues and mirrors certain datasets in the cloud. The availability of Edge Data Replication marks a critical first step in InfluxData’s journey to solving key time series data integration and orchestration challenges for customers building distributed industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. ) in energy, manufacturing, aerospace and other high-tech industries. .
“Data has gravity, and much of it is created away from clouds and data centers. This pulls applications to the edge, where data is born and produces its greatest value. Unfortunately, most databases don’t recognize or respect these emerging hybrid edge-cloud environments,” said Rick Spencer, vice president of product, InfluxData. “Edge Data Replication sets a new benchmark for time series platforms by combining the power of the cloud with the precision of the edge – a best-of-both-worlds solution that is key to tomorrow’s distributed applications.
According to Gartner®, “Enterprises are now using machine learning models and edge computing to pre-process data rather than simply migrating data to the cloud. Rather than one-way archiving, early adopters perform multi-directional data synchronization between the edge, central data center, and public cloud. Two-way synchronization allows enterprises to take advantage of the elastic nature of the compute infrastructure found among cloud service providers. Additionally, with the upcoming expansion of edge computing, there will be a growing need for solutions that enable the flow of data between edge, storage, and public cloud providers. »*
Unlock centralized business insights with Edge Data Replication
InfluxData’s Edge Data Replication creates an intuitive new experience for developers building at the edge by allowing data from an InfluxDB instance to automatically replicate to InfluxDB Cloud with a simple configuration setting. By leveraging Edge Data Replication in tandem with the full power of the InfluxDB platform, including Flux, InfluxDB’s native data scripting language, users can:
- Integrate DataOps at the edge and in the cloud: Connect edge and cloud workloads to automatically mirror data from edge InfluxDB sources to InfluxDB Cloud instances in real time.
- Reduce cloud ingress and egress costs: Intelligently filter and aggregate data from InfluxDB at the edge before replicating it to InfluxDB Cloud. Downsampling data with Edge Data Replication enables faster processing and lower transfer costs.
- Transform data before transfer: Dynamically add context to edge data needed for cloud processing. Cloud processing may require additional dimensions for querying or feature engineering.
- Apply edge/cloud consistency: Withstand planned and unplanned outages in network connectivity by queuing data at the edge until it can be safely transferred to the cloud.
- Complete data workflow at the edge: Full support for edge applications by enabling data preprocessing near data sources.
“Loft Orbital’s mission is to provide space infrastructure as a service to give our customers rapid access to space,” said Caleb MacLachlan, software integration manager, Loft Orbital. “Our network edge extends to our spacecraft in low Earth orbit, requiring real-time access to highly distributed critical data. With Edge Data Replication, it is easier than ever for us to centralize our data from time series while ensuring we don’t lose data from edge storage locations.
“Each year, 10 times more IoT edge devices are deployed. Developers know that expectations for consistency, efficiency, and reliability are growing at a similar rate,” said Rick Spencer, InfluxData. “With this kind of scale, IoT developers need excellence in local operations, leveraging granular data for real-time insights and control, while having a centralized view of all edge operations, sometimes on an enormous scale. The combination of Edge Data Replication, InfluxDB at the Edge, and InfluxDB Cloud makes building such IoT applications not only possible, but also incredibly simple.
Edge Data Replication is immediately available to InfluxDB users. For more information on getting started, visit the InfluxData website.
* Gartner, “Market Guide for Hybrid Cloud Storage,” Julia Palmer, Raj Bala, May 3, 2021. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and the world and is used here with permission. All rights reserved.
InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform. We enable developers and organizations, such as Cisco, IBM, Siemens, and Tesla, to build real-time IoT, analytics, and cloud applications with time-stamped data. Our technology is specifically designed to handle the massive volumes of data produced by sensors, systems or applications that change over time. Easy to start and scale, InfluxDB gives developers time to focus on the features and functionality that give their applications a competitive edge. InfluxData is headquartered in San Francisco, with a workforce spread across the globe. For more information, visit www.influxdata.com.
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Overclocking your RAM is one of the best ways to give your computer a speed boost. It’s really easy to do, too. All you have to do is find your RAM’s XMP profile (usually located in your motherboard’s BIOS) and then set the frequency to a higher number. For example, your RAM might have a profile of 3200 MHz at a frequency of 1.4 volts.
What is overclocking ram and how does it work?
RAM (random access memory) is considered the most important hardware component in a computer, as it is used to store the data and program instructions that are currently being used. Overclocking is a term that refers to the process of modifying computer hardware components so that they operate outside of manufacturer specifications. A common example of overclocking RAM would be increasing its frequency so it would run more quickly than default factory settings.
Overclocking RAM can offer various benefits, including increased performance and responsiveness. However, there are some consequences involved with this process, such as increased power consumption and voltage levels which can negatively affect system stability.
Benefits of Overclocking Ram
Overclocking is the process of increasing the clock speed of an integrated circuit. This can be achieved in two different ways. One is by running the processor at a higher voltage, while the other one is by raising its frequency.
In using both methods, it’s easy to see that overclocking ram will provide you with better performance overall if you want to have a computer that runs faster. However, not every type of RAM will overclock under any condition.
Steps for overclocking your RAM
Overclocking your RAM is not for the faint of heart. It’s high risk and high reward.
If done incorrectly, you can cause some serious damage to your CPU, motherboard, or memory modules. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered with some tips on how to overclock your RAM safely and effectively.
Memory overclocking is a way of modifying a computer’s memory timings to alter the speed of the processor. This process can be done on most desktop PCs, laptops and some tablets.
There are four steps to overclocking your RAM:
– Open your BIOS by pressing “delete” when booting up the PC from your computer’s hard drive.
– Find your RAM frequency and max out all available RAM slots on the board.
– Save changes and restart the computer for settings to take effect
With this guide, you will be able to successfully overclock your memory without any problems.
Hopefully, this tutorial has helped you understand how to overclock your ram.


CATEGORIES Movie NewsGeorge Clooney is great. He's also a loyal friend. He just told the LA Times that -- in addition to the much-buzzed-about 'The Artist' -- one of his favorite movies of the year stars a good buddy of his. Could it be 'Drive,' featuring his 'Ides of March' co-star Ryan Gosling? (Sorry, Gos. You lose again.) Or 'Contagion,' with 'Ocean's 11' pal Matt Damon? Well, his other 2011 favorite does feature an 'Ocean's' castmate, but it's not Don Cheadle in the little-seen indie 'The Guard.' Give up?
"You know what [else] I just saw that I really liked," Clooney told the Times. "I thought I'd like it anyway because they're all friends of mine -- but I really liked 'Moneyball.' You know I'm still a baseball nut. It's really good. Brad [Pitt] is one of those actors that I think is always sort of underestimated ... and the truth is he's really good in that movie." Besides Pitt, the movie co-stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, who's also in 'The Ides of March,' and Jonah Hill.
And there you have it. But what's Pitt's favorite movie? He's got at least two Clooneys to choose from, but we're going to guess he'd go with Angelina Jolie's directorial debut 'In the Land of Blood and Honey.'
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by Mary Hogan
The book Pretty Face is probably one of the best books I have ever read. Hayley, a binge eater, spends a summer in Italy. While there, she becomes a whole new person, and finds a special love. This book teaches a very important lesson about accepting who you really are, looking beneath the surface, and living life to it’s fullest. For the readers that love a happy ending, this book is highly recommended.
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Fantagio addresses group ASTRO's future
Tae Hyun Kim, May 25, 2018, 3:37 p.m.
Fantagio Music, due to the recent news surrounding them, spoke up about their label group ASTRO's future to relieve the fans. Previously, with the ongoing issues with Fantagio, fans have been worried about ASTRO's future. To address this issue, they wrote on ASTRO's official fan cafe. On it, they first apologized for the recent issues and causing their fans anxiety regarding them. Fantagio Music will continue to make further investments in their artist who they believe are the owners of the label. ASTRO is preparing for their new upcoming album and solo concerts towards the end of the year. Fantagio Music appreciates the fans support and encouragement toward ASTRO and will continue to work hard to bring out the best songs and activities.
Keep an eye out for their comeback!

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On Tuesday evening in Albany, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and the New York State Senate will recognize Nancy Kirby, a longstanding advocate and leader for small businesses and entrepreneurship throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, as a 2023 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction.”
Kirby, a native of Elmira, has been an established regional business owner, mentor to numerous small businesses still operating throughout the region, and is the former Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of IncubatorWorks in Painted Post, a leading Southern Tier economic development agency focusing on small business entrepreneurship. She is currently the Town Supervisor in Caton, Steuben County, and also continues as an “Entrepreneur in Residence” at IncubatorWorks.
Kirby will represent O’Mara’s 58th Senate District as part of the Senate’s 25th Annual “Women of Distinction” celebration on Tuesday at the capital and join more than 60 other honorees representing state senatorial districts throughout New York. The 58th District covers all of Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, and Yates counties, and a part of Allegany County.
The Senate’s annual recognition program, which began in March to coincide with Women’s History Month, allows senators statewide to select one honoree from their respective legislative districts to be celebrated for their significant accomplishments, service, and contributions to the quality of life within and beyond their communities.
The 2023 “Women of Distinction” ceremony will be held in the Legislative Office Building.
O’Mara said, “Nancy Kirby stands tall in the arena of economic development and small business ownership throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. As a longtime small business owner herself and an early mentor to numerous small businesses still thriving throughout the region, Nancy’s deep belief in and lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship has made enduring contributions to the growth, strength, and vitality of local communities and local economies. I am proud to take this opportunity to pay tribute to her achievements, leadership, and unwavering vision, all of which represent the best of what the New York State Senate seeks to honor through our annual ‘Women of Distinction’ recognition. Her lifelong devotion has made an enormous difference. Nancy has been a lifeline and a foundation of support for countless success stories across this region. I am truly pleased this year, on behalf of the 58th Senate District, to be able to extend this well-deserved and well-earned tribute of appreciation and respect.”
Ashleigh Madison, Executive Director of IncubatorWorks, said, “As a natural-born leader, Nancy has always had a passion to inspire, educate, and support her community members while helping them thrive. Nancy’s knowledge, wisdom, and personality are well respected and liked by all. Throughout her many career roles, including being one of the first women in New York State to found and establish a CPA firm and as Executive Director of IncubatorWorks, Nancy has taught, coached, and mentored, impacting and quite literally helping to change the lives of so many. IncubatorWorks celebrates and congratulates Nancy on this well-deserved recognition.”
During her nine-year tenure as the Executive Director and CFO of IncubatorWorks, before her retirement last June, Kirby guided the emergence of this Southern Tier economic development agency into a regional leader in the growth of small business entrepreneurship. Under her direction, influence, and decades of experience as a financial professional, founder of her own accounting firm, and early mentor to small businesses still operating throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, IncubatorWorks developed an impressive array of resources to partner with local industry, academia, and other economic development agencies offering training and support for regional entrepreneurs, with a focus on serving diverse and underserved communities.
Kirby credits her own experience as a Contract CFO for clients of the local firm she founded and operated for 26 years, as well as her commitment to volunteerism and mentoring, for the qualities of collaboration, leadership, teamwork, and vision that define her lifelong work and her career at IncubatorWorks.
Reflecting on her years at IncubatorWorks, Kirby has said, “Working to support entrepreneurship, in the area I grew up in and had my own business for 26 years, has been a dream come true. Building on my experience as a Contract CFO for so many years in my CPA firm, along with my decades of volunteer experience and mentoring, has been very rewarding.”
A native of Elmira, Kirby has been deeply committed to her community in a variety of roles, including, in recent years, as a member of the Board of Directors for organizations such as Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York (CSSWFNY), Corning PRIDE, and the Southeast Steuben County Library.

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Justin Bieber PLEADS NOT GUILTY to Miami Beach report that he resisted arrest, was driving under the influence and driving with an expired license, reports TMZ. In Miami Beach, being arrested for a misdemeanor is equivalent to being charged.
Justin’s arraignment is scheduled for Valentine’s Day, but his lawyer, Mark Shapiro, has entered a written not guilty plea. Bieber will still be arraigned but is not required to be present in court. They could still add charges before the arraignment. Justin will be charged in Toronto with assaulting a limo driver. And he’s also being investigated for egging his neighbor’s house, and that could be filed as a felony.
WATCH Justin Bieber’s new ‘Confident’ music video above!
UPDATE: Bieber has been charged with CRIMINAL ASSAULT for allegedly attacking a limousine driver, not just ordering his entourage to attack him. Toronto cops wanted to talk to Justin but he didn’t come in for an interview, now he is being taken into custody. Justin will be booked for assault, given a citation and released on his own recognizance.


Technology is increasing so much every day it’s hard to keep up. Remember the old sci-fi movies where people would use retinal or fingerprint scanners to get access to secure locations? Well, today, this type of technology is available to almost anyone. You can use fingerprint scanners to unlock your phone. This type of technology is referred to as biometrics, and it’s only going to get more prevalent in our lives as it becomes more accessible and affordable. Many companies are even starting to use fingerprint scanners to log employee attendance. This is beneficial for companies for a variety of reasons that we’ll discuss below.
Accuracy and Accountability
Timeclocks that use punch cards or digital codes can have their flaws. People can sign in for one another. There are workarounds for employees to falsify the data. If there’s a will there’s a way, and employees have come up with some very interesting ways to fool timeclocks to make it seem like they are clocking in on time. With fingerprint scanners, there isn’t any way to fool the system. It’s either your fingerprint or it’s not, and you’re either on time or you’re not.
Overall, using fingerprint time clocks can help save time and money at the workplace. Hourly employees are responsible for signing in and signing out of their shifts, and payroll needs an accurate accounting of this. Timesheets can be forged. As we’ve already discussed, traditional time clocks can be tricked by one employee signing in another. Traditional time clocks can break or report inaccurately due to glitches. Fingerprint timeclocks give employers peace-of-mind knowing that when their employees sign in, they’re actually at work, the time of their arrival is recorded accurately, and there is little chance of error.
Acceptance of the System
Since cell phones and personal devices are now using fingerprint scanners regularly to confirm identity, people are very receptive to being fingerprinted. Before all this new technology, employees may have been guarded about their identities, but there’s quite a bit of acceptance today about biometric technology.
Low Cost and Maintenance
Biometric scanners such as fingerprint timeclocks are relatively affordable and require very little if any maintenance. Usually, they’re just simple wall-mounted devices that are easily programmable and keep track of sign-ins and sign-outs without any moving parts, simple firmware, and few if any required updates. You can even set all of this up on a tablet or even a smartphone, making sign-ins portable if so desired.
There are many types of fingerprint time clocks available, usually costing around $400 to $500. As mentioned, tablets can be used as well as phones, but the wall-mounted versions are easily the best and most affordable choice.
Biometric technology has come a long way, and new improvements are happening every day. Today, employees can have wet, dry, clean, or dirty fingers and still have no problem using biometric scanners. The technology has become this advanced. Systems today are very reliable and help ensure employees are getting to work on time.
If you aren’t using fingerprint time clocks at your place of work, today they are affordable and more reliable than ever before.
Our innovative biometric fingerprint reader for Time & Attendance applications, offers unparalleled performance using an advanced algorithm for reliability, precision and excellent matching speed. Want To Schedule Your Free 30 Day trial? Call (07) 3102 4988.


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Thomas Tuchel has made history as Chelsea manager, with the German tactician extending his unbeaten run away from home to 10 matches in a 1-0 win over West Ham.
The Blues made a change in the dugout back in January, with club legend Frank Lampard ushered through the exits as a former Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain boss was appointed in his place.
Tuchel has made the desired impact at Stamford Bridge, with the 47-year-old yet to come unstuck on the road during his time in English football.
How did he make history?
Chelsea made the short trip from west to east London on Saturday as they took in a derby date with their capital rivals.
There was plenty riding on that contest, with both sides in the mix for a top-four finish this season.
The Blues have cemented a standing inside the Champions League spots after seeing a solitary strike from Timo Werner settle a clash with the Hammers.
Chelsea's cause in that contest was aided late on when Fabian Balbuena was shown a red card for catching Ben Chiwell when clearing the ball - with VAR getting involved in another controversial call.
Who has Tuchel faced away from home?
West Ham are the 10th side that Tuchel has avoided defeat against on his travels at Chelsea.
His first trip out on the road came in a 1-0 win away at Tottenham, with that success followed by one at Sheffield United.
Premier League points have been picked up since then at Southampton, Liverpool, Leeds and Crystal Palace.
Barnsley have been seen off in the FA Cup, during a run to the final of that competition, while Atletico Madrid and Porto were overcome in reaching the Champions League semi-finals.
The bigger picture
Tuchel's team have been sweeping aside all before them away from home, with eight wins claimed during their 10-game run.
They have plundered 14 goals, conceded just three and secured seven clean sheets.
Tuchel has joined Claudio Ranieri in becoming only the second manager of a Premier League side to go 10 away games unbeaten at the start of a reign, but needs one more to match the 11 that a former Blues coach managed when taking charge at Leicester.
Chelsea will be staying on the road for their next outing, with the first leg of a heavyweight European showdown with Real Madrid set to be taken in on Tuesday.


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JACKSON, Miss. - In a nearly six-hour battle between two of the top teams in the nation, the No. 12 ranked Ole Miss men's tennis team fell behind 3-0 to No. 10 Mississippi State in the 16th annual Mississippi Cup at River Hills Club, then saved seven match points to make it interesting, before the Bulldogs closed it out with a three-set win at four for the 4-2 victory.
The loss gives State their second straight win in the Mississippi Cup and their fourth in a row overall. Ole Miss had won 26 straight in the series and 10 in a row in the Cup before State won the regular season meeting two years ago to begin the streak.
Four of the matches went three sets, and unfortunately for the Rebels, three of them went to State, including the clincher at No. 4, when Bulldog freshman Jordan Angus topped Rebel junior Johan Backstrom 4-6, 6-1, 6-3.
"It was a tough loss," associate head coach Toby Hansson said. "We felt like we had some chances in doubles, and then we didn't get the point. The No. 1 singles match could have gone either way, it just came down to a couple of points here or there. At No. 2 singles we had some chances in the third set, had a couple of games we could have actually won and didn't. We had game points that we lost, and that made the difference."
The match began with State taking the always important doubles point. After the two teams split the top two matches, State's Romain Bogaerts and Pedro Dumont edged Backstrom and Stefan Lindmark 8-6 at No. 3 for the point.
State went ahead 2-0 when senior Jonas Lutjen, ranked No. 5 in the nation, dropped his match to State's 81st-ranked Malte Stropp 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 at No. 2 singles.
Sophomore Nik Scholtz, ranked No. 33, fell to Bulldog freshman Bogaerts, ranked No. 25, in three sets in their third meeting of the year. Scholtz had won the first one, but Bogaerts won the second one in three sets. This time, it would go three as well, with Bogaerts breaking Scholtz in the 12th game of the third set to win the match 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 and put State ahead 3-0.
William Kallberg kept the Rebels' hopes alive by saving seven match points against James Chaudry at No. 3 singles, including four in the tiebreaker. Chaudry won the first set 6-3 and served for the second up 5-4. Kallberg broke and then held to go up 6-5. In the tiebreaker he saved four match points from down 6-2 and won it 10-8 to make it 3-1.
"Three was an incredible comeback, a very high level from both players," Hansson said. "Both No. 2 and 3 were played at a high level from both guys. William showed incredible fighting spirit, never giving up. He hung in there and kept his composure."
Lindmark, a freshman who had only played one set in the first two matches of the season, defeated Bulldog freshman Pedro Dumont at No. 5 singles 6-4, 6-3 to put Ole Miss within one before Angus clinched it.
"We had two or three games where we could have won and really made a move in the third set at four, and we didn't get them," Hansson said. "We were maybe a little tentative and tight. When Backy was down 1-5, he started playing a little looser and won a couple of games. Stefan was extremely solid for his first big match. He had great composure and I was very impressed. It's really fun to watch Stefan play."
When the match stopped, senior Adrian Forberg Skogeng was up 4-3 in the second and serving after having lost the first set 6-0 to MSU freshman Stefan Vinti.
The Rebels will now prepare for a match against Portland on Feb. 13 followed by the ITA National Team Indoor in Seattle, Wash., which begins Feb. 15.
"We have a quick turnaround. We have some things to work on, we're still improving on some things," Hansson said. "There are some areas we can get better. Hopefully we can use this opportunity to learn from it and get better and have a great tournament in Seattle."
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For people hoping to become parents, trying to conceive can be an extremely frustrating process. All kinds of products, from phone apps to fertility crystals claim to help. Ovulation trackers claim that they can pinpoint the days a person is likely to be most fertile and increase the likelihood of pregnancy. But do they really work?
There are two main indicators that your body is ovulating. The first is your temperature: if you’re ovulating, you will typically see your temperature rise between 0.4 degrees to 1 degree. Therefore, if your normal resting temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, your temperature when ovulating will likely be somewhere between 99 to 99.6 degrees.
The second indicator is the presence of a substance called the “luteinizing hormone” which is released into your bloodstream 24 to 48 hours before ovulation and can be detected in urine. An ovulation tracker is a device that uses temperature readings, urinalysis, or both to determine which days within a month you are most likely going to be able to conceive. A temperature-only based ovulation tracker works by analyzing your temperature each day after the first day of your period to determine what your typical temperature is and when you are likely ovulating based on a rise in your temperature. A tracker that analyzes urine requires the user to use dipsticks to get a sample of their urine and insert those sticks into the device, which can detect the presence of the luteinizing hormone.
Aaron Styer, an OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and co-medical director of a Boston-based fertility clinic, told Women’s Health magazine that trackers which analyze urine and temperature (or those that only use urinalysis) are more accurate than temperature-only trackers. First, not everyone’s body temperature rises when ovulating. Second, as a team of doctors detailed in a paper published in Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, there is a long list of factors that can cause your temperature to rise that have nothing to do with ovulation, including “alcohol, emotional or physical stress, sleep disturbance, change of room temperature, change of waking time, change of climate, and recent start or discontinuation of birth control pills”. Therefore, trackers that analyze urine are more likely to be accurate than those that only use temperature to predict ovulation.
In a review of various methods of ovulation trackers, the group of doctors who wrote the above-mentioned paper concluded that an ideal ovulation tracker would be noninvasive, inexpensive, easily available, precise in determining ovulation, and precise in determining fertility window. Unfortunately for users, the doctors found that none of the methods they reviewed met every feature. In other words, would-be parents are still waiting for the perfect ovulation tracker.
But some are better than others. Julia Malacoff, a writer in the process of trying to conceive, reviewed various ovulation trackers for Insider and ranked them by various metrics, including best overall and best budget tracker. She rated ClearBlue’s fertility monitor as “best overall” and many parents agree: 76% of users gave the device a five-star review on Amazon. But at $115, with test strips sold separately, its price makes it out of reach for many, and some parents found that their device didn’t give them accurate readings.
An important caveat with any review of an ovulation tracker is that it can be hard to determine whether the reviewer would have gotten pregnant without the tracker’s help or whether the tracker actually helped with the process. One woman in a Facebook group of parents who are doing IVF, noted that she “wasn’t a huge fan” of a certain tracker but also that her fertility issues “went way beyond ovulation tracking so it was never going to help”.
A subset of those trying to conceive will be unable to conceive without further medical interventions. Even taking that fact into account, the data is clear: a recent study of 844 people trying to conceive published in Journal of Women’s Health found that “for women using a home ovulation test with the connected app, the odds of becoming pregnant were twice those for women not using ovulation testing in the first cycle of use.” That significant difference suggests that ovulation trackers, even though they’re far from perfect, are a good tool to use for those who may be struggling to conceive.
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Popular interest and the evident importance of language as the principal means of communication between people, interests, creeds and nations have promoted linguistics, largely in this century, from an amateur study to a widespread academic discipline.
David Crystal shows here what the benefits, as well as the problems, are in studying language in a scientific way. He places modern linguistics in historical perspective and traces in the present century six ‘ages’ in its development, each with its dominant, and abiding, theme. His central chapter discusses, one by one, phonetics, phonology, morphology, ‘surface’ syntax, ‘deep’ syntax, and lastly semantics.
Professor Crystal’s book makes a novel and lively introduction to a significant subject which today concerns not only psychologists, sociologists and philosophers, but teachers, interpreters and even telephone companies.
Any list can only begin to convey the enormous diversity, complexity, and intrinsic fascination of the human faculty of language which is celebrated in The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Carefully developed to present an exceptionally wide range of information in a lively, readable and visually exciting way, it provides the general reader with a succinct, thematic account of language variety, history, structure, and behaviour. Above all it responds to the everyday questions that arise when, for example, teachers face multilingual classrooms, parents listen to their children beginning to talk or read, or professionals consider the practical applications of linguistic research. At the same time the encyclopedia reflects a deeper level of interest, arising out of the researcher’s attempt to find patterns and principles in what we observe; the neurolinguist’s study of the brain’s functions; the speech scientist’s investigation of speech and hearing mechanisms; or the linguist’s comparative study of the languages of the world, whether spoken by hundreds or by millions.
David Crystal’s departure from conventional alphabetical principles has meant that the major Parts of the encyclopedia are organized in the most logical and natural way and the text written throughout in his easy and accessible style. Nevertheless, the Glossary (of over 1000 terms), the Table of the world’s languages, and the substantial indexes included in the Appendices, as well as meticulous cross-referencing throughout the work, ensure that this will be an authoritative source of reference for all readers with an interest in language, languages, and language-related matters.
Crystal gives a whistle-stop overview of the texting phenomenon, doing the usual linguistic thing of saying, no, really, this new phenomenon isn’t destroying language/literacy/life as we know it. It turns out that, rather than an entire generation growing up without vowels, in fact only a minority of texters use “text speak”, and then only in texts, and not in their homework or academic essays.
He gives some historical background, and also some interesting examples of the same kind of “punning” (or possibly gr8ing) text speak occuring in other languages. Part of the problem is getting hold of a big enough corpus of data to do proper analysis; strangely people don’t want to turn over their text records to academics!
Despite only being 5 years old, this is already somewhat outdated, as it is pre smart-phone, assuming the texting is done with a numeric keypad. However, it’s a quick, light read, with some interesting observations.
The answers to all these questions lie deep in the history of our language. Foremost linguistics expert David Crystal unravels a story that begins with an obscure Germanic dialect and ends with a global language – via lazy medieval monks, French and Latin upstarts, American independence, Shakespeare and the Internet.
Armed with the history and the principles revealed within, the curious and confused alike can master the baffling complexities of English spelling – and understand why these peculiarities entered the language in the first place.
English spelling has a reputation for being difficult and arbitrary. Here, Crystal explains why it is the way it is, and attempts to show that such an understanding can make the task of spelling more straightforward, if not exactly easy.
He takes an historical perspective, starting with Latin-speaking 6th century scholars attempting to fit some of the weirder consonants (thorn, eth, yogh, and more), and multiple vowels, of Old English into the too-small Latin alphabet. They each had their own ideas, and multiple different styles got frozen in. Then there were pronunciation changes. Then there was the Great Vowel Shift. Then there were loan words from other languages. Then there were later scholars attempting to retrofit Latin spelling onto English. And so on.
With all that going on, it’s not surprising that the spelling seems a mess. But Crystal’s analysis shows up rather more regularities than might be apparent on a first look. Whether teaching this history would make learning to spell easier, I don’t know. But it certainly makes for a fascinating and informative read.
In this book, David Crystal explores the intriguing story of this verb over 26 chapters, each linked to a particular usage. Chapters explore, for instance, circumstantial be (‘how are you?’), numerical be (‘two and two is four’), quotative be (‘so I was, like, “wow”’). and ludic be (‘oh no he isn’t’). The discussion is accompanied by examples from a whole host of sources, literary and otherwise, such as Beowulf, Jane Austen, pantomime, and Star Wars, and further illustrated by cartoons including several from late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century issues of Punch. Full of fascinating nuggets of information, this book will appeal to a broad audience of language lovers and wordsmiths.


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Sitting here on Mark's deck in my pink fleece at 9:30 in the morning. The hummingbirds buzz around and fight for their territory around the feeders. "Flap" the resident deer eats clover, wandering across the meadow inside the fence.
Last night as I spread out my journals and books on the bed trying to decide what I wanted to do, a cool breeze blew through the open windows and the sound of the aspen leaves blowing was very magical. I could hear rolling thunder in the distance and it began to rain. My decision was made. I packed up my writings, turned off the lights and sat on the bed mesmerized by the sounds and smell of the rain until I fell asleep.
This morning some very loud birds and cows were my alarm clock. I was tired and wanted to sleep awhile longer, but it was kind of like my house in Texas in the winter -- with my windows wide open and the roosters down the hill continuously crowing. It's better to just get up than shut the windows to silence them.
Oh my gosh, it is just so green here. I am obsessed with the Texas drought and have been longing for someplace cool and wet and I am finally here. Anna and I were laughing at the fact that there seemed to be a stark line from when we crossed from the dry New Mexico high desert and bad roads to the smooth new roads and bright green vegetation of Colorado. I can't wrap my brain around how that is possible and I wonder if my mind was just playing tricks on me because I have such fond and loving memories of Colorado.
A bluebird lights on the deck rail. It is almost an unnatural shade of blue. If I was an artist and could mix the colors and capture this on canvass, you would look at it and think I was embellishing the tint. Bluebird sitting on the redwood deck, hummingbirds buzzing all around, greyish green sage, neon green grasses, sunflowers, white barked aspens with a backdrop of maroon mountains, snow capped and blanketed with gray storm clouds. As much as I want to capture this place in words, it's simply impossible. This is a place you have to see, hear and smell, all of which leave you breathless and with your heart skipping beats. I guess it is possible to be in love with a place.
You know how people view Texas? Well some people have absolutely no clue about New Mexico. I had someone ask me what other city was in New Mexico besides Santa Fe...'cuz she couldn't think of a single one. I was asked what kind of work I would do and the kind of home I would be living in "out there"...So I wrote a little story...
Santa Fe or Bust!!!
Yes, actually I've been doing the Craigslist thing, a bit casually since the move is a little way out still. Albuquerque is the next town over...45 minutes or so from Santa Fe. Yes, there is running water in parts of the state. The yurt that I'll be sharing with my sister and Charles has a rainwater collection system. Problem is, it doesn't rain in Santa Fe very often, it being a high dessert and all, so they've been shoveling snow into the tank and waiting for it to thaw to in order to brush teeth and stuff. They say though that the walk down to the river to rinse off is a nice way to get some exercise before work in the morning. The Fed Ex guy had a a hard time trying to find their place the other day when I shipped a couple of things out there. The yurts outside Santa Fe tend to look alike and they aren't well marked...my sister's is marked with a rather large flying pig on a pole near the door.
The good news is that my nephew Chase is moving out of the yurt in early May, so I'll have his side of the dome. He's promised to finish the labyrinth before he moves. They've warned me that we might not always have bread, because its the windy season and it's hard to keep the fire going at this time of year. They say they have a neighbor a little ways away that's Anasazi and is good at keeping his fire going...so they can go over there sometimes and bake the bread if they are desperate. Worse comes to worse, we'll make fry bread on the pit from time to time. Their friend also has a couple of goats, so sometimes we'll get milk and cabrito from him. And, of course, my sister has her friends that she's learned the "raw food" method of preparation and is really quite good at it. Being off the grid lends itself quite well to the raw life. I should send you pictures of the birthday cake she made Charles out of bulgar wheat and nopales. It was spectacular! It also lowered his cholesterol by 20 points in matter of days. Nopales are the miracle vegetable and are abundant at different times of the year up there. You know my sis has lost like 30 pounds since she's lived there for the past year and a half. She says it's because of the HCG and acro-yoga she does...but I think it's the food. She does make a mean kale smoothie that she serves with gin in martini glasses around the pit when her friends hike in to see her.
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By Ben Rosario
Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate was assured Wednesday by the Office of the Ombudsman that it was indeed investigating former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief and now Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in connection with the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) mess.
The Makabayan Bloc member received this assurance during his interpellation of House Appropriations Committee vice chairman and Zamboanga del Norte 1st District Rep. Romeo Jalosjos Jr., who defended the proposed budget of the Office of the Ombudsman.
Wednesday was the second day of the plenary deliberations on the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020.
According to Jalosjos, the Ombudsman is conducting a motu proprio probe on the BuCor in connection with the GCTA issue. This means that the investigation was voluntarily initiated by the body.
“So all officials, past and present, that may have been involved in this controversy are investigated criminally, is that confirmed?” Zarate asked the sponsor of the Ombudsman’s proposed budget, which in this case was Jalosjos.
“Yes, your honor,” the latter replied.
“Will the sponsor confirm that all Bureau directors from August 2014 up to the present, including dismissed director [Nicanor] Faeldon are among those being investigated?” Zarate asked, to which Jalosjos again gave an affirmative answer.
Zarate, a Senior Deputy Minority Leader, then hurled this follow up: “What about Senator Bato, who was also a previous director of the Bureau of Prisons?
“As mentioned, all present and past are now under investigation,” the sponsor said, speaking for the Ombudsman.
Republic Act (RA) 10592, which increases the GCTA or good behavior credits for prisoners, is under scrutiny after convicted rapist-killer former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez was nearly released last month supposedly due to the application of this law.
This outraged the public, especially since Sanchez had been sentenced to seven reclusion perpetua for the rape-slay of Eileen Sarmienta and the killing of her companion, Allan Gomez in 1993.
It was subsequently learned that nearly 2,000 inmates – including heinous crime criminals – were released by BuCor in recent years due to the erroneous application of the RA 10592.
Dela Rosa, before his victory in the Senate race last May, served as BuCor chief from April to October 2018. BuCor, which is under the Department of Justice (DOJ), supervises the country’s penal system.
Malacañang had earlier said Dela Rosa should be probed over the release of some 120 heinous crime convicts under his watch.


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If you think that online slots are the same as the countless fruit machines that you know from Las Vegas, then you are very wrong. Online slot games are very varied and offer a plethora of different themes and experiences that often come with licensed content from large blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. Narcos, Avengers or Gladiator are just a few of those big franchises.
But how do online slots work? Is it just like lining up 3 cherries in a row? Well, almost but not quite. There are many ways to chain up the symbols to get a win. In fact, there are so many different possible combinations, that you are much more likely to win some money playing online slots than you are with one of those old one-armed bandits. Let's answer some common questions about online casino slots:
All online slots have spinning reels. Depending on how those reels align, you can win money. Most slots have 5 reels, but there are some with only 3, 4 or even 7 reels. Each game can have different ways of how those reels need to align with the symbols in order for cash to be won. These combinations are called paylines. There can be as many as 100 pay lines per slot. This means that your "cherries" don't have to line up in a row. They can also show up in a zig zag pattern and still let you win. The one unifying rule, however, is that the line of consecutive symbols needs to start at the first reel and continue onward. In most games you will be able to decide with how many paylines you wish to play. The more coins you wager, the more lines are opened up for you.
This depends on the online slot that you choose to play in. First an foremost: Read the manual. Each game will have a menu button that allows you to read about the rules of the specific game. These rules will tell you everything you need to know about the paylines of the online slot, bonus symbols, scatter symbols and wilds. What all games have in common, however, are wilds. Wild symbols stand for substitutes of other symbols. So if, for example, you just spun 2 cherries and a wild symbol, then you have already won something. The wild symbol will substitute the 3rd cherry that you would have needed.
As in the previous question, the game's manual will tell you everything you need to know. The manual will also show you a paytable. This table shows you how much each symbol is worth and it will also tell you the value of these symbols in certain paylines. Since every game can have its own creative style, it is sometimes hard to tell which symbol is a wild, scatter or bonus round symbol. The paytable will also clarify this and label each symbol the game features. One thing to note is that each online slots game can have a different spread of payouts. Games with a very wide range of payout across symbols have a greater variance. This can lead to much higher wins, but also harsher losses. Games with less of a variance and a more balanced approach to payouts, are much safer, but also feature smaller wins in general.
This is different for each game. Again, check the paytable of the online slots game to determine how bonuses work. However, most of the time, it works like this: If, during your spin of the reels, at least 2 bonus symbols show up, you trigger a bonus round. Some games require also a third symbol to show up on the spin result. This varies from game to game. How the bonus round plays out and what needs to be done, is also explained in the game manual.
That is up to you and how safe you feel with your bankroll. Don't gamble above your means. However, note that some games pay out wins, bonuses and jackpots based on the amount of your bet. This can mean that sometimes the reward multiplier or jackpot payout is higher if you have played with the maximum possible bet per spin. Some paylines pay out more when you play with the maximum bet. Some paylines use a straight forward calculation, regardless of the amount of your bet. Check the paytable for more information.

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After Seth appeared on Howard Stern’s radio show and made some negative comments about the 20 year old, Justin took to Twitter to speak on the matter, and his response is impressively low key and diplomatic.
“Seth Rogan [SIC] sorry I didn’t bow down when I asked 2 meet u was probably a bit shy and didn’t want to be over the top but still. love ur movies,” the young artist wrote on Thursday (May 8), misspelling the actor’s last name on his journey to the high road.
The 32-year-old Pineapple Express actor started bad-mouthing the pop star on Twitter in January, after Justin was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Since the initial tweet and the follow-up Howard Stern interview, Seth has taken his public punditry on the road, recently sitting down with Matt Lauer and the Today Show.

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This office is open and friendly each time I come. They are welcoming to my children too. Dr. Rollins is always flexible and respects our choices about fluoride and using composite fillings.
We love her staff too!
I went to Dr. Rollins at the recommendation of many of my friends. I was very happy with the cleaning, but sorely disappointed to find she is still using amalgam fillings. I looked for a different dentist after my one time seeing her.3


Siemens Healthcare: Medical robots for revolutionary X-ray imagery
The ARTIS pheno from Siemens has brought a new robot-supported angiography system on to the market, replacing its successful predecessor, the Artis zeego. The robotic heart of the X-ray system is a KR QUANTEC with its KR C4 technology, which in recent years has been optimally adapted and expanded for clinical use by the KUKA Medical Robotics team.
The Siemens ARTIS pheno enables quick and precise X-ray investigations of blood vessels using a C-shaped X-ray arm which automatically moves across the patient. The region of the body on which the system is focusing can be imaged from virtually all directions without having to relocate the patient. If an examination has to be interrupted, a memory function within the system allows the position to be recreated exactly at a later point in time. This means results can be checked even during an ongoing intervention.
In the future, the ARTIS pheno will be used in operating rooms throughout the world for minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology and cardiology.


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As I follow protests in major cities, small cities, suburban areas, and throughout the world, I get the feeling that we as a people are finally beginning to get it. We finally won’t put up with racist police brutality, confederate statues, voter suppression, and implicit racism that permeates our society. Our country is in the midst of a movement towards more fairness and more equality.
Babies are not born racists. They learn racism from their families, peers, and people in their communities. If we can teach children to see and treat all people as equals from the beginning, we will go forward many steps towards equality.
Many of us who are parents are wondering how to best talk about racism with our children. Talking and understanding are two different things. We can gain greater understanding and empathy through conversation, literature, and film.
1. Watch the news together and discuss the protests and their implications. Even read and discuss news articles and editorials from trusted sources.
2. Do you or your children have friends of different races, religions, or ethnicity? If so, converse with them about their experiences that may have made them feel like outsiders. Is your family a minority race, religion, or ethnicity? You and your children can share your own experiences with others.
3. One of the reasons we at Tutoring For Success encourage reading for pleasure is to learn about life in different cultures and experience empathy for diverse characters. I recently came across an article that has an excellent list of books for various ages that explore the experiences of African Americans, Chinese Americans, American Indians, and other groups that have been marginalized: Children’s Books That Tackle Race and Ethnicity
4. Watch powerful movies like Selma, Harriott, Hidden Figures, Mississippi burning, and If Beale Street could Talk ( the latter for mature audiences).
5. Teach your children to take action. Write to your representatives about your concerns and stances. Talk about and practice inclusion. If someone makes a racist comment about any person or group, speak up.
We clearly have a long way to as a country to achieve equality. We can all do our share by working to gain a greater understanding of feeling marginalized, helping to change racist views, and taking a stance.
By Cheryl Gedzelman, President

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There was news from the past few days that milky beauty Tamannah is quite miffed with Omkar for using her name in all the promotional events of Raju Gari Gadhi 3. The film has benefited from these gossips and has taken a good start.
But the fact of the matter is that she is very happy that she came out of the project. The news is that Tamannah did not find her role interesting and did not have much screentime and the comedian have taken the limelight. In the narration things were good but later, she realized it. So, Tamannah is now very happy that as she did not have much to do, the right thing was to exit from the film.Follow @THEPANIPURI
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Alice Pearl Franklin
Alice Pearl Franklin, 88, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 14, 2014. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 16, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, at Mechanicsville Chapel.
posted 09.15.2014Phillip Ray White Jr.
Phillip Ray White Jr. of Deltaville went to be with his Heavenly Father suddenly Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was 53 years old. Funeral services will be held at Zoar Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 17.
posted 09.15.2014Emma Kidd
Mrs. Emma Kidd died on Wednesday September 10, 2014, at the age of 90, a native of Middlesex County. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 16, at Ivan M. Kimble Funeral Home, 1100 North 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151.
posted 09.15.2014Joseph S. Lockley
Joseph S. Lockley, 75, passed away September 5, 2014. He is survived by one sister, Ruby Briggs; one brother, Marvin Lockley; and a host of other relatives and friends.
posted 09.10.2014James A. Fellers Sr.
James Atlas Fellers Sr., 74, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 2. Prayers are much appreciated as the family gets through this time of loss.
posted 09.09.2014Victoria Matiani-Markov
Our beloved mother, Victoria Matiani-Markov, met our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 6, 2014, after losing her battle of cancer at the age of 73. Throughout her life, our mother was a successful business woman, owning four beauty salons and co-owning three restaurants, the latest one Angelos’ Colonial Pizza in Urbanna.


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|Synthesis and Polymerization of 1,3-Dienes Containing Functional Groups
Department of Materials Science and Technology Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan
Nippon Gomu Kyokaishi,(2007),80(2),46-51 General Review in Japanese
Synthesis and polymerization behavior of 1,3-butadiene derivatives containing dialkylamino-, cyano-, alkoxy-, alkoxysilyl-, dialkylphosphono-, dialkylamide- and alkoxycarbonyl-functions were reviewed.
Free-radical Polymerization, Anionic Polymerization, Microstructure, Butadiene

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Ishq Talpe was conceived by renowned Australian architect Bruce Fell-Smith in the 1990s, before undergoing an extensive renovation and upgrade under the guidance of award-winning Sri Lankan architect Philip Weeraratne. Today, this private five-suite luxury villa in Galle that sleeps up to 14 guests, is a vision of contemporary design, tropical simplicity and oceanic hues. This grand, ocean-facing home marries the indulgencies of a boutique hotel within the exclusive setting of a private villa. The villa’s love affair with the Indian Ocean is obvious, as views of this prized coastal setting are framed from living and dining areas, suites, and garden terraces. The menus celebrate fresh seafood – readily available in this coastal area – and private chefs form part of a large discerning team of managers, butlers, and attendants poised to make you feel at home. No expense has been spared in providing an elevated level of luxury and personalised service. Spend your days surfing, discovering colonial architecture, and cycling through palm-fringed villages using luxurious Ishq Talpe – your ‘home from home’ beachfront villa in Sri Lanka. Cool off in the private swimming pool or your jacuzzi and sip sundowners on the terrace before sharing a sensational meal amongst family and friends on the ocean-facing lawn. When the moment comes, retire to your stylish suite for a restful and indulgent sleep.
Our luxury villa in Galle offers the best of both worlds – an inspiring oceanfront setting along with easy access to Galle’s activities and attractions. At the villa, we can arrange instructors for sunrise and sunset yoga sessions and personal fitness training, and therapists for spa treatments. Our chefs also share their recipes in gourmet culinary demonstrations. Beyond the villa, you can fill your days with the ocean – surfing, snorkelling, diving, whale watching and chartering yachts for exploring the southern coast. On land, we can introduce you to lowland tea plantations, cinnamon estates, national parks and ancient temples, and to Galle’s rural hinterland on a hosted journey by bike and boat. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort cannot be missed – the atmospheric, centuries old streets are fun to navigate on foot, with historic buildings, boutiques, jewellery shops and cafés at every turn.


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Soprano and Baritone Soli and SATB Chorus
in memory of Abbie Mitchell and Langston Hughes
The text for this choral masterpiece is W.E.B Du Bois' “Credo” (1904), promoting racial justice, equality and harmony. The piano/vocal score was the original score prepared by the composer. This is not a piano reduction.


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Endcap signage and rendering produced for Mattel’s new brand of dolls called Enchantimals. This endcap box wrap display was created to leverage brand awareness and promote the new line of dolls in-store.
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Police in Rochester, N.Y., called for calm Sunday after a man acquitted in a 2015 triple homicide was shot and killed Saturday night.
Jalen Everett, 24, was shot while riding in a car northwest of downtown Rochester at approximately 8 p.m., and doctors pronounced him dead at a nearby hospital later that evening. Investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting and have not made any arrests as of Sunday evening.
Man acquitted in Rochester triple killing is shot dead
Rochester Police Chief La'Ron Singletary told reporters Sunday his officers had heard rumors of potential reprisals for Everett's death during the course of their investigation and urged residents to "let the Rochester Police Department focus on its job."
"We understand they are upset," Singletary said. "They have a right to be upset. Our job is to focus on the task at hand."
Everett was one of three men charged with connection with an Aug. 19, 2015 shooting, in which people in a car drove past a local Boys and Girls Club and opened fire on a crowd leaving a basketball game. Three people were killed and four others were wounded.
Jalen Everett was acquitted of taking part in a 2015 triple shooting outside a Boys and Girls Club in Rochester. (Rochester Police Department)
In November 2016, Everett was convicted of three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault in connection with the shooting, but that verdict was overturned when one of the jurors testified that another juror had spoken of evidence that was not introduced at Everett's trial and made racist remarks around the other jurors.
Relatives and friends gathered to remember Everett at a vigil near the site of Saturday's shooting.
“No matter how people felt about Jalen, no matter what his past, that was still someone’s son,” a cousin, Camille McIntyre, told Spectrum News Rochester. “Nobody deserves to be snatched out like this.”
A second suspect in the 2015 shooting, Johnny Blackshell Jr., was convicted and is serving life in prison. The third, Matthew Matthis, was acquitted.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A man who was suspected but ultimately acquitted in a triple killing in Rochester was himself shot and killed, and police warned the public not to jump to conclusions or retaliation as investigators searched Sunday for suspects in his death.
Jalen Everett was shot around 8 p.m. Saturday while riding in a car on Dewey Avenue near Magee Avenue. The 24-year-old was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police havent determined a motive for the shooting, which came over two years after Everett was acquitted in his second trial stemming from the triple killing outside the Rochester Boys and Girls Club in 2015.
On Sunday, Police Chief LaRon Singletary warned about rumors of reprisals and implored the public not to let Everetts death spiral into more violence.
“A lot of people are drawing comparisons” between his killing and the 2015 shootings, Singletary said at a news conference. “Until you hear it from us in regards to what the motive is, everything else is just pure speculation.”
Meanwhile, relatives and friends gathered to remember Everett at a vigil near the site of the shooting.
“No matter how people felt about Jalen, no matter what his past, that was still someones son,” a cousin, Camille McIntyre, told Spectrum News Rochester. “Nobody deserves to be snatched out like this.”
Everett was one of three men charged after a burst of gunfire killed three people and wounded multiple others in a crowd leaving a basketball game at the Boys and Girls Club. Prosecutors said the shots came from a vehicle in which Everett and the other two suspects were riding.
Everett was convicted of murder at his first trial, but a judge overturned the verdict after allegations of juror misconduct surfaced.
One other suspect, Johnny Blackshell Jr., was convicted and is serving life in prison. The third, Matthew Matthis, was acquitted.


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Pennsylvania Dutch Fresh Sausage with Sage
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1 lbboned pork shoulder (or) bulk sausage
1/8 tspground pepper (or) white pepper
1/8 tspsage, dried (i use fresh)
1/2 tspthyme, dried (i use fresh)
How to Make Pennsylvania Dutch Fresh Sausage with Sage
- If using Bulk Sausage, skip to step two (2).
Bone the pork, trimming out any gristle or connective tissue. Cut into 1-inch cubes and grind through the medium plate of your meat grinder.
- Combine the spices and beaten egg with the ground pork and mix well until well incorporated.
- Let sausage mixture sit for at least 20 minutes to allow the spices to bloom, then use as desired.
- You can keep the sausage in the fridge for up to two days however it doesn't freeze well raw. Once cooked, it will last well in the freezer.


Three police officers in Derry have been disciplined for arresting a couple on their wedding day, after wrongly suspecting they were involved in a sham marriage.
The Police Ombudsman had ruled that Neil McElwee from Strabane and his then pregnant Chinese fiance Yanan Sun, had been unlawfully arrested and detained by the police.
The police wrongly arrested the couple, moments before the ceremony at the Guildhall in Derry.
PSNI Inspector John Burrows said the police had acted in good faith, but sometimes they got things wrong.
The couple were taken to a police station, forced to dress in forensic clothing and separated.
They were held for five hours and only released when their solicitor got involved. They were then married the next day.
At the time of the incident, Neil McElwee said an apology from the police simply wasnt good enough.
A PSNI spokesperson today confirmed that as a result of a PONI investigation three police officers were disciplined.


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Benefits of reading and storytelling
- Promotes brain development and imagination
- Teaches your child about language and emotions
- Exposes children to new and different words which are not used regularly in everyday speech, thus promotes language comprehension
- Lays the foundations for literacy
- Fosters an early interest in reading before children reach school age
When and how to read to toddlers
- Having a regular reading time (especially before naps and bedtime) is helpful.
- Be guided by your child's interest in reading.
- You can have the child seated in your lap which helps them to feel safe and relaxed. Let your toddler help you turn pages and point at the illustrations.
- Don't expect your toddler to sit still while reading.
- Turn off the TV or music or any distractions so your child can focus.
- Read slowly and expressively. Puppets, props or fingerplays can be used while reading.
- Point to the pictures and talk about them. Ask questions and praise them for their response.
Choosing books for toddlers
- Toddlers like to do things on their own. Place a few books and let them choose. Praise their selection.
- It's OK if he chooses the same one over and over.
- Board books or cloth books are durable, and the pages don't get ripped off easily.
- Books with detailed illustrations (Picture books) are easier to be related to the text.
- Choose books-
- that have good rhyme, rhythm and repetition (poetry or songbooks) in which the child can clap, sing and dance along.
- featuring their favourite topics- like cars, fairies, animals, insects, pirates, machines, trains or trucks
- with lift-up flaps or pop-ups, with different textures to touch which keeps their hands busy
- that are educational with alphabets, shapes, sizes, colours and counting
- that uses humour and have a sense of fun
- that are homemade, scrapbooks, or photo albums full of known friends and relatives (try adding simple captions)
Reading is a great way for you to bond with your child and share time together.
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When visiting London the sheer expanse and splendor of it can seem a little dahaunting. It can be difficult to know where to go and what to do, especially if you have just a few days; it can take you that long to figure out the Tube! However with some of the top rated London tour guides at hand and this quick travel guide to London we will sort you out!
A good place to start is Westminster. As soon as you arise from the underground the sheer magnificence of the Houses of Parliament stand before you. With Big Ben looming over the River Thames and Parliament Square, you’ll be under no doubt you’ve arrived in London! You’re also a short walk away from 10 Downing Street and Horse Guards Parade where you will see British politics in action.
It’s easy to walk over to Charing Cross from Westminster, but if you arrive on the train you’ll find yourself right amongst it in Trafalgar Square. Overlooked by the National Gallery, which backs on to the National Portrait Gallery; take in some culture among one of London’s most historical landmarks. From Trafalgar Square you can also take a walk up the Pall Mall, the impressive driveway leading up to Buckingham Palace. Along here you could also stop off at The Royal Academy of the Arts and have a wander around the beautiful St James’ Park.
If a bit of retail therapy is in order you won’t need to go much farther than Oxford Circus. The station is not far from the famously stylish Carnaby Street where you’ll find high street names along with independent boutiques. Along Oxford Street, reach the famous Selfridges where you can peruse some of the more high-end goods on offer. This is also the stop for the ever-fashionable Soho, where you’ll find a plethora of traditional English pubs, trendy bars and deliciously diverse restaurants.
The perfect way to see the River Thames in all its glory is on foot and the best place to start is London Bridge. Before getting to the water’s edge find your way to the incredible Borough Market, a paradise of quality food and drink from all over the UK bordered by lovely pubs and coffee shops. Once at Southbank, it’s a fairly long but incredibly picturesque journey up the river towards Waterloo; the perfect way to spend an ambulatory day. Reaching the Millennium Bridge will take you to the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral while staying on the south side will take you to the impressive Tate Modern art gallery. All along the Southbank are lined up restaurants and bars for refreshments. Instead of concluding your tour here, any top rated London tour guide will further nudge you ahead to reach the National Theatre, the BFI cinema and Hayward Gallery displaying some of the most impressive modern architecture in Europe.
If you happen to be lucky enough to visit London on a sunny day (they do have them occasionally!) then the best thing to do is head to a park. You will be spoilt for choice of where to go with around 400 green spaces in the City of London alone and over 1,000 in Greater London. The 5 royal parks provide pleasant and historical surroundings but perhaps the best park in terms of expanse and views is Hampstead Heath. Situated on the Over ground line in North West London, this gorgeous park covers 790 acres. Perhaps its crowning glory is the stunning view of the London landscape from Parliament Hill. It’s the perfect location for a picnic, but if you fancy something a little more substantial there are plenty of pubs in the area providing great food and relaxing beer gardens; showing you exactly what Londoners love to do when the sun comes out!
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Cooking Time:8-10 hours on Low or 4-5 hours on High
Ingredients5 potatoes, white, peeled (optional)
1 pepper, green, sweet, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieced (optional)
1 onion, sliced, medium
1 lb. chicken, skinless, boneless, (breast halves or thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped (3 medium)
1 T. coriander, ground
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ginger, fresh, grated or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. turmeric, ground
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. chicken broth
2 T. cold water
4 tsp. cornstarch
For a wonderful Indian cuisine, you will want to make Slow Cooker Indian Curry Chicken, and enjoy the wonderful flavors of this delicious recipe.
- Combine potatoes, sweet pepper, and onion in a 3 1/2 to 6 quart Slow Cooker.
- Add Chicken.
- Combine tomatoes coriander, paprika, ginger, salt, turmeric crushed red pepper, cinnamon ad cloves in a separate bowl, and mix well. Stir in broth.
- Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables in the crock.
- Cover. Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.
- Combine until smooth; the water and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- If crocking on Low turn crock up to High, and slowly stir in the cornstarch mixture.
- Cover again. Cook on High for 15 – 20 minutes until thick and bubbly.
NOTE: Pictured without Potatoes and Green Pepper, but it does add to this recipe!
Optional: Can serve with Rice!