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There are many factors to personal finance that single parents have to grapple with on a daily basis. Perhaps the most expensive (and no doubt one of the most important) is housing. When you are a single parent, this can often mean only one income coming in — which presents financial difficulties on its own.
Finding affordable housing can be a pain point that affects your day-to-day experience. An article written by NPR contributor Pam Fessler explains how low-income individuals, and single mothers especially, are consistently on the edge of eviction.
Following the story of Meagen Limes, Fessler writes, “Limes is among the hundreds of thousands of Americans who face eviction because they simply can’t afford their rent.” A study by the Pew Research Center shows that American families face a growing rent burden.
According to the study, the rising demand for rental properties has fueled a rapid increase in rental market prices that has outpaced many household incomes. This has 38% of renters nationally spending 30% or more of their pre-taxed income on housing, leaving little money for other bills and almost no room for dealing with an unexpected expense.
According to the Harvard Research Center’s 2015 housing report, this is due (in part) to stagnating wages and a lack of affordable housing for renters and homeowners — situations that overwhelmingly affect single parents.
There are a number of financial resources available for single parents. Below, we highlight how single mothers, single fathers, and other single-parent families can access housing-specific resources to help them best find affordable housing that meets their individual needs.
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Subsidized housing is a government-sponsored program that aims to assist with housing costs for low-income individuals in the United States. These can include direct housing subsidies, non-profit housing, public housing, rent supplements, and co-op housing.
Government-subsidized housing is necessary, in part due to the private housing market becoming more and more competitive. As this process happens, an increasing number of low-income or single parents are spending an exorbitant amount of their monthly income on rent, or are unable to find housing at all.
Subsidized housing offers individuals, especially low-income or otherwise marginalized single-parent families, the opportunity to find affordable housing situations.
Privately Owned Subsidized Housing
Privately owned subsidized housing is made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In essence, landlords across the U.S. receive funding that allows them to rent apartments in privately-owned buildings to tenants at reduced rent prices. The U.S. HUD website has an online database full of privately owned subsidized housing that is updated daily.
When applying for subsidized housing, it’s important to understand that HUD develops its income limits based on the area that you live in — meaning that income limits are based on the specific city you live in, the median family income in your area, and fair market rent estimates for your area. Be sure to check out the HUD income limits table to see if you qualify for your area.
Public housing was established to provide safe, stable housing for eligible low-income individuals, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. These houses can come in a number of sizes and types. According to the latest data available from HUD, there are approximately 1.2 million public housing units.
These units are limited to low-income families and individuals. Your eligibility is determined by:
- Your annual gross income;
- Your status as either a senior citizen, a person with a disability, or a family unit;
- Your citizenship or eligible immigration status.
Should you qualify, the government facility managing the particular housing unit you are applying to live in will check your references and previous housing patterns to determine that you will be a positive addition to the project’s environment.
If you are interested in applying for public housing, reach out to your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Section 8 housing is a government-based program that aims to help very-low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals as well as parents of disabled children find safe, accessible, and affordable housing in the private market.
The difference between Section 8 housing and government-subsidized housing is that the applicant is free to choose any housing that meets the program’s requirements, and applicants are not limited to units located in housing projects.
These vouchers are administered locally by PHAs that receive federal funds from HUD. An individual or family who is issued one of these vouchers is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit where the owner of the property agrees to rent under the Section 8 program. These units must meet minimum standards of health and safety.
Once the agreement has been reached, a housing subsidy is paid to the landlord by a PHA on behalf of the family who is planning on renting the home. From there, the family pays the difference between the rent charged by the landlord and the amount that is subsidized by the government.
If the PHA determines that your family is eligible, your name will be placed on a waiting list until your voucher arrives.
Section 8 Eligibility Requirements
Section 8 housing choice voucher eligibility requirements are as follows:
- The government provides 75% of its vouchers to families that earn less than 30% of the median income in that respective area;
- The recipient’s total income cannot exceed 50% of the median income in that respective area;
- Eligibility varies depending on your income as well as the size of your family (dependents vs. income).
If you are interested in applying for a voucher, contact your local PHA.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
If you’re a single parent experiencing homelessness, a Continuum of Care (CoC) program might be worth looking into. The CoC is a planning body that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and individuals.
Typically, they provide funding that allows state and local governments to quickly re-house homeless individuals and families to further prevent trauma and dislocation.
According to HUD, the program offers grants for:
- New construction;
- Acquisition, rehabilitation, or leasing of buildings to provide transitional or permanent housing;
- Rental assistance;
- Payment of operating costs;
- Supportive services;
- Re-housing services;
- Payment of administrative costs;
- Technical assistance.
The long-term goal of these programs is to assist families and individuals (including unaccompanied youth) to help them find stable housing. There are a number of CoC program eligibility requirements, but eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations;
- State and local governments;
- Instrumentalities of local governments;
- Public housing agencies.
The following criteria should also be noted:
- The CoC will designate eligible applicants to apply for HUD grant funds;
- The Continuum’s designation requires applicants to apply individually, or apply as a “Collaborative Applicant” if there is more than one applicant.
You can find additional information surrounding this program on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) website.
USDA Rural Development Housing Assistance
This program offers a variety of services that aim to build or improve housing and community facilities in rural areas of the United States. According to their website, they offer “loans, grants, and loan guarantees” for:
- Single- and multi-family housing;
- Child-care centers;
- Fire and police stations;
- Nursing homes;
- First-responder vehicles and equipment;
- Housing for farm laborers.
If you live in a rural part of the United States, this program may be worth looking into. Eligibility requirements vary depending on your income, property, and family, but you can check this using the USDA income and property eligibility tool on their site.
State-Sponsored Housing Programs
As previously mentioned, there are a number of state-specific resources aimed at helping low-income, single-parent, or otherwise marginalized communities. If you are ineligible for federal government resources, you might find a state-specific resource that is more appropriate for accommodating you and your needs.
State-sponsored housing is similar to government-subsidized housing, but it is facilitated at the state level. This potentially eliminates the need to move to a new state. You can find additional program-specific information on the HUD website.
Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance
Emergency shelter and housing assistance programs vary greatly depending on the state you live in. However, there are a number of government resources available that can direct you to the options that you have in your specific state.
We’ve listed some of the most prominent federal government resources that apply to single and/or low-income parents below:
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rental assistance;
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development state-specific resource guide;
- Benefits.gov housing benefits page;
- Benefits.gov state-specific resource guide;
There are also a number of smaller organizations that offer families the resources necessary to help them find emergency shelter and housing assistance. If you’re having a hard time finding state-specific information — or finding information about your specific circumstances — try visiting the HUD homepage.
Women’s shelters are a temporary place of refuge where women and women with children can turn to when leaving situations that are less than ideal in their home life. Typically, these shelters are places where women can expect to safely escape from domestic and intimate partner violence.
Though typical nomenclature describes them as “women’s shelters,” in many states, they are a location where people of any gender who are at risk can find refuge.
These shelters are particularly important as women, and others who are at risk, decide how to take the next steps and transition back into situations where they are no longer being threatened with domestic or intimate partner violence. Many of these institutions offer a variety of services including counseling and legal guidance, which aid in helping these women move forward.
Typically, you can expect to have space in a safe and private location. You should not have to pay fees or rent in these specific shelters. Many offer free transportation to the shelter. You should expect food, clothing, and toiletries to be provided as well as proper sleeping arrangements. Most shelters have laundry facilities that you will have access to.
Before entering a safe housing program, you’ll likely meet with an advocate to determine if the particular program has enough space or is a good fit for you. If this is not the case, the caseworker will work to help you find another safe place to go, if you so choose.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to access help through a women’s or domestic violence shelter, there are a number of resources available to you, though they vary by state. Check to see if any of the following shelters or housing resources exist in your area:
There are more resources and organizations available that single parents should take advantage of. Although these options may not be available to just single parents, they are useful resources to become aware of — some include:
- Habitat for Humanity: This is a global nonprofit housing organization that helps families in need build their own homes while offering an affordable mortgage;
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): In the case of a disaster, FEMA offers financial help for families. They offer temporary housing, housing replacement, and home repair funding;
- Mercy Housing: This charity organization offers low-cost housing for seniors, single mothers, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families. It can be found in most states;
- Catholic Charities USA: This organization offers help with utility bills regardless of your background/story. The amount of funding varies depending on the state;
- The National Coalition for the Homeless: This organization is a national network that is dedicated to meeting the immediate needs of those dealing with homelessness. They offer legal help, short-term housing, emergency funding, and a number of other offerings for individuals who are facing eviction, or are currently homeless;
- GreenPath Financial Wellness: This is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals get out of debt, manage their money, and make smart housing decisions through free counseling;
- Personal finance apps: Knowing how to manage your finances can help you get rid of unnecessary spending, allowing you to allocate additional funding into housing costs. Technology is changing personal finance, so it is important to understand the different personal finance apps readily available at your fingertips.
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If your teenager has a weight problem, it will not normally just go away and a youngster may need help sooner rather than later; this is something that needs to be dealt with if they are to avoid health problems in the future. Self respect is an important aspect of any person's character, as this is generally formed during their adolescent years it is easy to see how problems can arise. Education should be seen as the way forward, but there are more training camps sprouting out, for teen weight loss purposes.
Weight problems can be severe, effecting the mental and physical health problems, and these weight problems can live in their memories through their lives. It is a known fact that being overweight is the cause of many health conditions, some of which are mentioned below:
*Late onset diabetes
Learning how a teen weight loss program will help avoid these conditions. Mentally, the repercussions are probably more obvious because who doesn't remember an overweight child at school that got saddled with some of those awful nicknames like fatty, piggy, porky and tubby plus many more that were even less courteous.
Sometimes, no matter how successful is the teen in losing weight, those humiliating names will always surface when there is a school reunions. And for some teens, their parents are most likely to be overweight. And obesity is rapidly becoming a global problem, especially among young people and some health companies have become successful at selling these weight loss products for both adults and teens, and sadly, not all of them worked.
The idea is lose body fat by applying correct dietary habits thus ensuring this excess fat stays off if continued good health is the goal for a teen weight loss program The first thing a parent should be aware of is the tendency to overreact and if this happens the child will pickup on your concern because becoming overweight did not happen overnight; likewise the problem is not going to go away overnight either. If you are concerned about your child then learn about the subject of teen weight loss; Other than carrying out some research of their own on the subject, a concerned parent needs to seek medical advice, preferably someone who specializes in teen weight loss;
It is important not to rush into a teen weight loss program that requires massive weight loss without strict supervision as they can be more dangerous than the excess weight. A lot of crash diet programs that involves starving as one of the methods can be detrimental to their body as well as the possible chance of causing other health problems. Take a look, in particular, at reference material on 'fat loss' because if your teen can lose the fat, weight loss will be a much safer automatic sequence.

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LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Major League Baseball has asked a bankruptcy judge to order the sale of the Dodgers.
The league believes that McCourt is trying to leverage the team and it’s television rights to retain control once the team emerges from bankruptcy.
The Dodgers are currently trying to get court approval for an auction of the team’s television rights.
In the filing, MLB said the Dodgers are McCourt’s only source of income and they fear if the television rights were sold, he would divert the funds from the team for his personal use.
“The sale proposed in the media rights motion is dead on arrival,” the league said.
MLB must approve all broadcast deals and it says it will never do so with McCourt as team owner.
The league further states, “the only path to further emergence is through a sale of the Dodgers.”
Fox currently owns the exclusive rights to broadcast Dodger baseball.
A hearing has been set for Oct. 12.

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Extraversion predicts heavy drinking in college students
The self-regulation of arousal has been hypothesized to play a key role\nin the etiology of substance abuse (Miller & Brown, 1991; Tarter,\nAlterman & Edwards, 1985). Specific drugs may be used in a\nself-medicating fashion in an attempt to modulate extremes of, or\ndysregulated arousal (Petrie, 1967). The personality attribute of\nintroversion-extraversion is one promising dimension to be explored in\nthis regard. According to Eysenck's (Eysenck, 1967) theory, introverts\ntypically show higher levels of cortical arousal than extraverts. Thus,\nintroverts seek a reduction of their arousal levels, whereas extraverts\nseek increased arousal. Because alcohol is a depressant, introverts\nmight be predicted to use this type of drug more than extraverts do (cf.\nPetrie, 1967). Tarnai and Young (1983) reported that patients in two\nalcoholism treatment centers tested as more introverted and\nnon-alcoholics as more extraverted. Studies with college students, on\nthe other hand, have linked frequent drinking (Moos, Moos & Kulik,\n1976; Orford, Waller & Pete, 1974) and subsequent alcoholism (Loper,\nKammeier & Hoffman, 1973) to extraverted personality traits. Still\nothers have pointed to personality diversity among alcoholics\n(MacAndrew, 1980; Nerviano, 1976).\nNegative emotionality is a type of arousal that appears to be\nparticularly important in the etiology and course of substance abuse.\nThe tension reduction hypothesis first proposed by Conger (1951), linked\nalcohol use to the relief of stress and tension. Although evidence is at\nbest mixed on alcohol as a stress reducer,individuals who `believe' that\nalcohol relieves stress may drink more heavily (Harris & Fennell,\n1988). Problem drinking is associated with elevated rates of certain\nanxiety disorders (Kushner, Sher & Beitman, 1990) suggesting that\nalcohol may be used as a self-medication for negative emotions, a view\nconsistent with college students' perceived causes of drug-use among\ntheir peers (Muncer, Epro, Sidorowicz & Campbell, 1992). Others have\nlinked heavy drinking to trait anxiousness (Welte, 1985).\nSimilarly, research has linked drinking and anger. Drinking may serve as\na means of releasing anger (Jenni & Wollersheim, 1979; Lang, Goeckner,\nAdesso & Marlatt, 1975). Interpersonal conflict and anger are\nfrequently reported as precipitants of relapse (Marlatt gr Gordon,\n1985). Acts of violence are often committed under the influence of\nsubstances such as alcohol (Johnson & Belfer, 1995; Pernanen, 1976),\nand drunk driving offenders have been found to be more aggressive and\ndangerous drivers even when not intoxicated (Ross, 1984). Drug use has\nbeen linked to angry temperament (Jacobs, Neufeld, Sayers &\nSpielberger, 1988), consistent with stated reasons for drinking among\narrested juveniles (Segal, Cromer, Hobfoll & Wasserman, 1982). In\ncollege students, alcohol problems have been linked to trait anger as\nwell as trait anxiousness (Brooks, Walfish, Stenmark & Canger, 1981).\nThe present study focused on the relationship between drinking and these\nthree arousal-relevant personality characteristics:\nintroversion-extraversion, anxiousness, and trait anger. The purpose of\nthe study was to determine the extent to which these traits, when\nmeasured simultaneously, could predict college students' drinking\npatterns. Gender differences in these relationships were also examined.

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Thank you, Mira, for tonight, and for joining me in this project. It’s an honor to be here with you. May the Tzaddik rest in peace.
This is one of those “there but for the grace…” Kaddishim.
Yesterday’s Kaddish for Amy Winehouse had no music. I thought it fitting—when a musician dies, the music is gone.
All that potential down the drain… A kaddish for Amy Winehouse.
I recorded tonight’s Kaddish between acts of La Traviata. . I was recording with iTalk on my iPhone, which has no input level controls, so I had to play pianissimo to minimize the distortion from high input levels.
Thought I’d better get this in before it isn’t April any more. I think next year, the whole month of April’s posts should be in poetry. I’d be pretty proud if I could manage it. This poem I stumbled on searching through my replacement computer after the crash of my favorite but unreliable old one, […]
Since Mira and I first met in person several weeks ago, we’ve been planning to start doing Kaddish recordings together occasionally—to start emphasizing the “two-part harmony” of our project title. We released our first collaborative recording last night in daily kaddish: for all the foster children who don’t quite make it.
Candy Pants was my dad’s hunting dog, retired to California, endured four dogs’ worth of veterinary crises, and healed me—not exactly in that order.
My ordeal was long ago and I’m fine. For far too many others, this story is today, this story is now, and this story is how they will die.
Music sits alongside religion as an opiate for the masses, and when music joins religion, it’s a truly powerful drug—one that scares the crap out of me sometimes.

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Exhibits on display now include the interactive exhibit Sesame Street Presents: The Body, as well as the Michigan in the Civil War exhibit. For families there is also Wisner's Whizbang Emporium, a gallery designed for young people and "the young at heart" to play together, according to Sloan. The emporium has toys from the past and children can play, shopping for food and preparing meals. Board games and books are also available.
The Sloan Museum is located at 1221 East Kearsley Street in Flint. For more information call 810-237-3450 or visit the museum website.
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The global electromagnetic weapons market size reached USD 429.7 Million in 2020 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 21.1% during the forecast period. Steady global electromagnetic weapons market revenue growth can be attributed to key factors such as inclusion of electromagnetic weapons in military arsenals, increased investment in advanced electromagnetic weapon research and development, and rising emphasis on development of smaller electromagnetic weapons for deployment in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). High-power microwave weapons can aid in disabling electronics. Increasing investments to develop electromagnetic weapons for military applications and rapid development of high-power microwave weapons, particularly to counter the danger posed by enemy UAVs, and other more advanced electromagnetic energy technologies is expected to continue to drive market growth going ahead. Such weapons will be rapidly integrated with military systems including naval vessels, airborne mobile vehicles, as well as satellites.
Better system stability is an important consideration for any government when choosing an electromagnetic weapon. Advanced hardware components are used to collect and distribute capabilities across different defensive systems, such as military vehicles. Different types of electromagnetic weapons are positioned in key areas to improve detection capabilities and enhance security. Border conflicts and regional threats have led to countries investing in more advanced weapons to enhance border security. This is also resulting in increasing R&D in advanced electromagnetic weapons technologies, and this is opening up lucrative opportunities for companies catering to the defense sector.
However, limitation on anti-personnel high-powered microwave weapons and challenges in developing military-grade electromagnetic weapon systems are some key factors expected to hamper revenue growth of the global electromagnetic weapons market to a certain extent over the forecast period. Electromagnetic weapons have not been officially specified by international standards, and are therefore not presently on the list of any multilateral agency. Nonetheless, electromagnetic weapons are subject to a number of regulatory frameworks. Many electromagnetic weapons are defined as non-lethal, with proponents distinguishing these from lethal weapons.
Based on product, the global electromagnetic weapons market is segmented into lethal weapons and non-lethal weapons. Lethal weapons segment is further sub-segmented as electromagnetic bombs, rail guns, and electromagnetic pulse. Non-lethal weapons segment is sub-segmented as pulsed energy projectile. Lethal weapons segment is expected to account for largest revenue share during the forecast period. Increasing investments in research and development is a key factor expected to drive growth of this segment. In addition, increasing testing and deployment of lethal electromagnetic weapons and increasing deployment of rail guns for naval application is expected to drive growth of this segment in the near future. Railguns are weaponized linear motor devices that employ electromagnetic force to propel high-velocity projectiles. Such projectile does not generally include explosives, but depend on high speed, weight, and kinetic energy to cause damage.
Based on technology, the global electromagnetic weapons market is segmented into High Laser-Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) and Particle Beam Weapons (PBW). Particle Beam Weapons segment is expected to account for largest revenue share during the forecast period. A particle-beam weapon damages the target by destroying its atomic and molecule structure with a high-energy flow of atomic and subatomic particles. A particle-beam weapon is a form of directed-energy weapon that uses particles with minuscule mass to direct energy in a specific and focused direction. However, the power needed to produce a particle beam of such power could be quite significantly high.
On the basis of application, the global electromagnetic weapons market is segmented into military and homeland security. Military segment is further sub-segmented as military base protection, anti-ballistic missile defence, anti-satellite missile defence, border protection, tactical air and missile defence, maritime protection, battlefield air interdiction, close air support, and others. Homeland security segment is sub-segmented as critical infrastructure protection, airport protection, and others. Military segment is expected to register significantly robust revenue growth rate in the global market over the forecast period. Growth of this segment is attributed to rising demand for more highly sophisticated technologies and capabilities in lethal weaponry from military forces in countries across the globe.
Electromagnetic weapons market in North America is expected to account for larger revenue share among other regional markets during the forecast period as a result of rising spending by governments in the region in electromagnetic weapons technology The US and Canadian defence departments are involved in the development of highly sophisticated electromagnetic weapon systems including high energy lasers as well as high-power microwaves, which is expected to continue to support revenue growth of the North America market.
Asia Pacific market is expected to register a significantly robust revenue growth rate during the forecast period. Demand for electromagnetic weapons has been rising steadily in recent times from countries such as China, Japan, India, and South Korea as a result of rapid economic growth and rising security concerns, as well as escalating border conflicts and related concerns in countries in the region.
The global electromagnetic weapons market is fairly fragmented, with a number of large and medium-sized market players accounting for majority market revenue. Major players are deploying various strategies, entering into mergers & acquisitions, strategic agreements & contracts, developing, testing, and introducing more effective electromagnetic weapons. Some major players included in the global electromagnetic weapons market report are:
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For the purpose of this report, Emergen Research has segmented global electromagnetic weapons market on the basis of product, platform, technology, application, and region:
The global electromagnetic weapons market revenue is expected to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.1% during the forecast period.
The global electromagnetic weapons market size was USD 429.7 Million in 2020.
Increasing use of electromagnetic weapons in military activities and rising investment in advanced electromagnetic weapon research and development are key factors driving growth of the global electromagnetic weapons market.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundations announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the armed robbery of Pawn Way Pawn Shop on East Cone Boulevard Wednesday evening, according to an ATF news release.
ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000, which will be matched by the NSSF for a total reward of up to $10,000.
Investigators say the suspects got away with a stockpile of firearms.
“Anytime we have a federal firearm license dealers burglarized or robbed, we always go in and investigate it,” said Gerod King, of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Police teamed up with the ATF to work to track down the suspects as well as the stolen guns.
“We’re looking for the initial crime, who did it and all the potential guns, where they may end up,” King said.
He said their main concern is these firearms landing in even more criminal hands and being used to commit more crimes.
“No law-abiding citizen is going to buy a gun from a convicted felon or a criminal that stole it from a licensed dealer,” King said.
Authorities are asking people who live and shop in this area to keep their eyes and ears open.


- Sat Apr 14 9:58 PM
Jurgen Klopp admits he does not know how severe the injury is that was sustained by Dejan Lovren during Liverpool's win over Bournemouth.
- Sat Apr 14 9:42 PM
Jurgen Klopp says he does not yet know the extent of an injury suffered by the Croatia international defender during a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth
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Jurgen Klopp has resisted the urge to rotate his squad, with just one change made to the side which saw off Manchester City in the Champions League
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ROBERTO FIRMINO is suffering from a neck injury ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Bournemouth, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.
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The Brazilian scored the winner against Man City this week.
- Fri Apr 13 12:52 PM
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that Ragnar Klavan and Nathaniel Clyne
are ruled out of Liverpool's meeting with Bournemouth on Saturday due to injury.
|Hugely disappointing. We didn't get going in the first half and were very wasteful in possession which was unlike us,
I'm really pleased to get him in,
said Howe. He's a player of real potential and undoubted ability so I'm really excited to work with him and see what he can bring to the team.
We've seen enough to suggest he could be outstanding at this level,
said Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe. He is technically very good, has huge potential and will fit our philosophy in terms of how we want to play.
For me that's the only way we can go now,
Howe told BBC Radio Solent.


Asus’s ROG laptops are known for being hulking behemoths whose aggressive looks are matched only by their horsepower. The ROG line covered most gamers' needs, but the ultra high-end and thin and light segments were lacking. Asus is looking to fill the gaps with the GX700 and GX701, two massive laptops featuring a water-cooled dock, and the GL502, a thin and light laptop.
Asus released glimpses of the GX700 and GX701 during IFA and ROG Unleashed, but the water-cooled systems’ details were finally revealed today. The GX700 and GX701 feature an Intel Core i7-6820HK and a desktop Nvidia GTX 980, both of which are overclockable.
All of this overclocking potential means more heat, and the GX700 and GX701 are cooled by an external cooling module. The cooling system features a custom-sealing valve that pumps coolant through the laptop, passing the system’s hottest components. The coolant returns to the cooling module, where its heat is expelled by two 92mm radiators. Although the GX700 and GX701 are powerful systems by themselves, Asus said that they receive up to 500W of heat dissipation while attached to the cooling module, giving them a roughly 20% increase in performance and a 30% decrease in thermals for the CPU and GPU, respectively.
|Header Cell - Column 0||GX700VO-VS74K|
|Processor||Intel Quad Core i7-6820HK 2.7GHz (Turbo up to 3.6GHz)|
|Operating System||Windows 10 64-bit|
|Memory||64GB DDR4 2800MHz|
|Display||17.3" FHD 1980 x 1080 with in-plane switching technology and G-SYNC|
|Graphics||NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 8GB GDDR5|
|Storage||2 x 512GB RAID 0 PCIE3x4 NVMe SSD|
|Card Reader||2-in-1 Card Reader|
|Camera||1280x720 HD Webcam|
|Networking||Intel 8260 2x2 802.11acBuilt-in Bluetooth™ V4.1|
|I/O||Combo Audio JackThunderbolt 3.0/USB 3.1 Type-C3 x USB 3.0Mini DisplayPortHDMI 2.0AC Adapter Plug|
|Audio||Dual 2W 22mm speakers3W 31mm subwoofer|
|Battery||93Wh 6-cell Lithium-Ion|
|Power Adapter||Output : 19.5V DC, 9.5A, 180W19.5V DC, 16.9A, 330WInput : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal|
|Dimensions||16.89 x 12.16 x 1.3-1.37 inch (WxDxH)|
|Weight||GX700/701: 8.6lbsDock: 10.14lbs|
Strix Marks The Spot: Thin and Light ROG Strix GL502
Asus marks the first laptop entry into its Strix line with the ROG Strix GL502, a thin and light system. Although it shares the same ROG essence as its larger counterparts, the GL502 eschews the bold angles and large size for a sleeker aesthetic. The GL502 weighs in at just under 5 lbs and is less than an inch thick.
The Asus ROG GX700 and GX701 will be available starting in late June. The Asus ROG Strix GL502 is available now at select retailers.
|Header Cell - Column 0||GL502VY-DS71||GL502VT-DS74|
|Processor||Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz (Turbo up to 3.5GHz)||Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz (Turbo up to 3.5GHz)|
|Operating System||Windows 10 64-bit||Windows 10 64-bit|
|Memory||Up to 16GB DDR4 2133 MHz||16GB DDR4 2133 MHz|
|Display||15.6" FHD 1980 x 1080 with in-plane switching technology (G-SYNC on certain models)||15.6" FHD 1980 x 1080 with in-plane switching technology|
|Graphics||Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 8GB GDDR5||NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M 6GB GDDR5|
|Storage||Up to 256GB M.2 SATA3 SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD||1TB 7200RPM + 128GB M.2 SATA3 SSD|
|Card Reader||2-in-1 Card Reader||2-in-1 Card Reader|
|Camera||1280x720 HD Webcam||1280x720 HD Webcam|
|Networking||Intel 8260 2x2 802.11acBuilt-in Bluetooth™ V4.1||Intel 8260 2x2 802.11acBuilt-in Bluetooth™ V4.1|
|I/O||Combo Audio JackUSB-C Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)3 x USB 3.0Mini DisplayPortHDMIAC Adapter Plug||Combo Audio JackUSB-C Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)3 x USB 3.0Mini DisplayPortHDMIAC Adapter Plug|
|Audio||Dual 2W 18mm speakers||Dual 2W 18mm speakers|
|Battery||64Wh 4-cell Lithium-Ion||64Wh 4-cell Lithium-Ion|
|Power Adapter||Output : 19.5V DC, 9.23A, 180WInput : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal||Output : 19.5V DC, 9.23A, 180WInput : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal|
|Dimensions||15.35 x 10.47 x 0.92 inch (WxDxH)||15.35 x 10.47 x 0.92 inch (WxDxH)|
|Weight||4.85 lbs||4.85 lbs|
Alexander Quejado is an Associate Contributing Writer for Tom’s Hardware and Tom’s IT Pro. Follow Alexander Quejado on Twitter.
For some reason the mobile versions of the desktop card were offered with 8GB instead of the normal 4GB.
Have to agree that this launch has interesting timing if the mobile GTX 1080 is arriving soon.
I don't understand why every time there is an article on gaming laptops, someone always says buy a desktop instead. While I agree this is a beast of weight and size, it helps companies push the design to get this stuff smaller and be innovative. And there is a market for it, since I have purchased gaming laptops for he last 5 years, and update them every 2 years. It works well.
Agreed. Not everybody has the space for even a small ITX gaming pc. Plus, these big gaming laptops are great if you are traveling and still want desktop performance and screen size.
I'm sorry, but the laptop plus the massive water cooling unit is bigger than my Mini ITX build.
The cooling unit is only for when docked to a GPU. So when you don't need mobility.
I can actually see a specific use case for big gaming laptops:
People who move often while still having the desire to play games.
Like those who who are studying and only return home for the weekends or changing placed often for work-related reasons.
And while a big-a** gaming might be more expensive than a desktop system, it is still cheaper than multiple comparable desktop systems on all the places they will play games.


|Datasheet||Download TDA8042 datasheet
Preliminary specification File under Integrated Circuits, IC02 1997 Feb 25
FEATURES One chip Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) compliant demodulator and concatenated Viterbi/Reed-Solomon decoder with de-interleaver and de-randomizer 3.3 V supply voltage (up 5 V allowed) Internal clock divider On-chip crystal oscillator QPSK/BPSK demodulator: Interpolator to handle variable symbol rates without an external anti-aliasing filter On-chip Automatic Gain Control (AGC) of the analog input I and Q baseband signals or tuner AGC control Two on-chip matched A/D converters (7 bits) Square-Root Raised-Cosine Nyquist filter with programmable roll-off factor High maximum symbol frequency: 32 Msymbols/s Can be used at low channel Es/No (Symbol energy-to-noise ratio) Internal carrier recovery, clock recovery and AGC loops with programmable loop filters Two carrier recovery loops enabling phase tracking of the incoming symbols Different modulation schemes: Quarter Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) and Bi-phase Shift Keying (BPSK) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/R) estimation External indication of demodulator lock Viterbi decoder: Rate 1/2 convolutional code based Constraint length = 7 with = 171oct and 133oct Supported puncturing code rates: and bit inputs for `soft decision' for both I and Q Truncation length: 144 Automatic synchronization Channel BER (Bit Error Rate) estimation External indication of Viterbi sync lock Differential decoding supported Reed Solomon (RS) decoder: = 8) Reed Solomon code
Automatic (I2C-bus configurable) synchronization of bytes, transport packets and frames Internal convolutional de-interleaving = 12; using internal memory) De-randomizer based on Pseudo Random Binary Sequence (PRBS) External indication of RS decoder sync lock External indication of uncorrectable errors (transport error indicator is set) Indication of the number of lost blocks Indication of the number of corrected blocks/bytes I2C-bus interface: I2C-bus interface initializes and monitors the demodulator and Forward Error Correction (FEC) decoder with stand-by mode; when I2C-bus is used, default mode is defined 4 bits I/O expander for flexible access to and from the I2C-bus Package: PLCC84 Boundary scan test. APPLICATIONS Demodulation and error correction for digital satellite TV.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION This document specifies a DVB compliant demodulator and error correction decoder IC for reception of QPSK and BPSK modulated signals for satellite applications. The SDD (Satellite Demodulator and Decoder) can handle variable symbol rates without adapting the analog filters within the tuner. Typical applications for this device are: Single-cast: one QPSK/BPSK modulated signal in a single channel Multi-cast: two or more QPSK/BPSK modulated signals in a single channel Simul-cast: QPSK/BPSK modulated signal together with a Frequency Modulated (FM) signal in a single channel. The SDD requires the two I and Q analog quadrature demodulated baseband signals as an input and provides 8-bit wide MPEG2 transport packet data at the output. The output of the SDD can be directly connected to the descrambler (SAA7206) or the demultiplexer (SAA7205). QUICK REFERENCE DATA SYMBOL VDDA VDDD IDD fclk rs IL Ptot Tstg Tamb Tj S/N Notes 1. This implementation was measured in a laboratory environment. 2. These values are specified for a symbol rate of 27.5 MSymbols/s. ORDERING INFORMATION TYPE NUMBER TDA8043K 1997 Feb 25 PACKAGE NAME PLCC84 DESCRIPTION plastic leaded chip carrier; 84 leads 3 PARAMETER analog supply voltage digital supply voltage supply current clock frequency symbol rate implementation loss Nyquist roll-off (programmable) total power dissipation storage temperature operating ambient temperature operating junction temperature signal-to-noise ratio for locking the SDD (QPSK) Tamb = 70°C Tamb = 70°C; note 2 note 2 VDD 3.3 V; note 2 CONDITIONS(1) MIN. tbf TYP.
The output can also be used to monitor internal data, for example I/Q after demodulation, data after Viterbi decoding and data after de-interleaving. The SDD requires a single clock frequency which is independent to the received symbol rate as long as the clock frequency is slightly higher than twice the highest symbol frequency. This makes it possible to use a clock signal which already exists within the complete system. All loops to recover the data from the received symbols are internal. No external loop components are required. Loop parameters for the clock and carrier recovery can be controlled by I2C-bus. The SDD can be controlled and monitored An I2C-bus default mode is specified which makes it possible to use the device with a minimum of software control. A 4-bit bidirectional I/O expander and an interrupt line is available. By sending an interrupt signal, the SDD can inform the microcontroller if there is incoming data on its ports without having to communicate via the I2C-bus.
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SBA presents the projects to rediscover a balance between city and nature.
Yesterday in Tirana, Stefano Boeri Architetti has presented to the press and to the audience – live on the national broadcasting networks – a vision for the future of Tirana.
The General Local Plan wanted by the Government and the Municipality, edited by SBA and UNLAB, prefigures a kaleidoscopic metropolis that includes natural and rural landscapes, public spaces and central areas in a city which regenerates itself and densifies without occupying soil anymore.
13 main projects, among which the new World Park at the end of Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit, 25 new schools open 24/7 every day of the year and a orbital forest with a natural oasis, will bring Tirana in the future of the big global metropolis.
The Fresco of Tirana in 2030, presented yesterday by Stefano Boeri and Francesca Cesa Bianchi, has been completed by a Charter that collects 10 rules to govern the urban transformation and an Atlas of the main projects.
At the presentation has taken part the architect Stefano Boeri, the Mayor Erion Veliaj, the Deputy Mayor Arbjan Mazniku, the architect Joni Baboci, the architect Francesca Cesa Bianchi, the architect Andreas Faoro and the architect Maria Chiara Pastore.

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Almost everyone in this country believes in an equal opportunity for everyone. Yet why do so many resist an equal opportunity for everyone to receive health care?
Prairie Village Know Common Core
You are probably just beginning to hear about Common Core State Standards.
A recent Gallup Poll suggests 62 percent of parents know nothing about it.
Unfortunately, a lot of misinformation is being spread about Common Core State Standards to score political points and/or scare parents.
Here then are verifiable facts about Common Core:
The goal is college and workforce readiness for all students.
The effort to develop the standards was led by states, not the federal government.
It’s not a curriculum. It doesn’t tell teachers how to teach.
Better, fairer and more accurate assessment tools are being developed to measure the higher Common Core skills. It urges changes in learning for English language arts and mathematics.
It creates consistent learning goals for all students, regardless of where they live or go to school.
It’s benchmarked against academic standards from the world’s top-performing countries.
More than 70 percent of parents who have read the standards support them. More than 77 percent of teachers support the standards.
The standards are endorsed by the U.S. military and the National Chamber of Commerce.
Students are not asked to learn more but to go deeper into fewer core concepts, focusing on the most important topics.
Common Core focuses on 21st century skills — the things students will actually be required to know and do to be successful.
To read them for yourself and learn who actually supports the standards, visit corestandards.org.
Liberty KCI blunder
The revelation that Southwest Airlines hasn’t even been consulted about whether it wants a change at Kansas City International Airport and whether Southwest would financially support it is appalling (11-14, A1, “KCI plan’s costs worry Southwest”). The carrier that moves 51 percent of all passengers through KCI isn’t even asked for an opinion.
But our city officials have told us for nearly a year that the new $1.2 billion terminal is wanted by the airlines and indeed would largely be paid for by the airlines. Who forgot to call Southwest?
Mayor Sly James convened a task force to study the concept of bulldozing the airport that nearly everyone loves for something that only bureaucrats and construction interests favor. The task force must have forgotten to call Southwest, too. But task-force members intend to interview Southwest “sometime this winter” before they make their final recommendation in April.
It doesn’t matter that the three most recent cities to remodel their airports have seen reductions in travel volume. Remember the millions of dollars we spent remodeling KCI a few years ago?
It’s obvious that city officials and certain interests made this decision for us long ago. After all, government always knows best.
Kevin F. Clune
Kansas City New party problem
A Star reader (11-12, Letters) said this country needs a new political party, one that hits a happy medium. It would be called the Big Moderate Party.
Excuse me. Wouldn’t that be the BM Party?
We already have too much of that.
Overland Park Pope’s embrace
It saddened me to read that basic human values such as empathy, love and mutual respect for mankind are treated as if they were just a political ideology (11-10, A11, “Some feel left out of pope’s embrace”). Why should an extraordinary man such as Pope Francis have his “prayer card” thrown away because of encouraging support for inclusionary love instead of exclusionary political views?
I ask myself, if instead of feeling left out of humanistic philosophy, why not join with him because we are more human than otherwise? I invite us to reflect upon what is more basic and lasting: the values we are born with, those of being human, or the ones added later to our humanity, such as political ideology and wealth that are transitory in nature.
We should be cautious not to confuse being left out with leaving ourselves out by abandoning transcending human values.
Walter F. Ricci, M.D.
Overland Park Thanks to reStart
How refreshing and hopeful to read the front-page Nov. 14 article, “New start for KC’s homeless,” on reStart’s program to change the way Kansas City is helping the homeless.
I did not understand how putting people on the street during the daytime was helping them overcome their situations. Evie Craig and her staff are to be complimented on helping overcome the problems that cause homelessness. What a blessing this can be to help people who are unable to overcome this tragic situation.
I applaud you, Evie, and your innovative ideas. My hope is that this will truly work and help solve this ongoing problem that has increased with the economic situation in America.
My own opinion is that the lack of jobs and affordable housing in safe neighborhoods are the main causes of homelessness. I believe that any of us could become homeless through the loss of a job, medical problems and expenses, family problems, etc.
It is not just substance abuse and laziness that cause homelessness. These people need compassion and help. Thank you reStart.
Overland Park Government’s girth
I’m still trying to get people and the Congress to focus rather than fume.
The Star and some readers regularly blame tea party Republicans for all of the country’s ills. They follow the blame game of President Barack Obama, focusing on pet projects they support rather than any attempt to consider funding.
The country decries government graft and waste but demonizes the only group in Washington focused on ending misleading and mismanaged projects sponsored by an overspending government.
You can’t have a never-ending line of annual trillion-dollar deficit spending and not eventually come up insolvent. Then what do you do for all of the high-minded platforms you’ve supported when the country is bankrupt?
There is a big difference between being unconcerned about the benefits of government programs and recognizing that they’re not only impractical but unfundable.
Kansas City Global-warming facts
In a world where 95 percent of climate scientists not only believe that global warming is a reality, but also that it is man-made, it does a serious disservice to us all to make it into a joke.
We’re all on the same spinning planet with a thin layer of atmosphere on it. It’s a fragile and volatile situation.
If people do any research, they’d see a rise in global temperatures the likes of which hasn’t been seen for millions of years. That research might lead more people to see the overwhelming and alarming melting of the polar ice caps.
The frequency and severity of severe storms also raise serious concerns.
This isn’t George Bush’s fault, but he, too, snickered at the real science.
When it comes to world issues, I’m going to turn to people who’ve spent their entire lives studying it, not a handful of those who stand to benefit from preserving the status quo.

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Lasserre, Jean B. 1997. A Farkas lemma Without A Standard Closure Condition. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, Vol. 35, Issue. 1, p. 265.
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Frenk, Hans Roos, Kees Terlaky, Tamás and Zhang, Shuzhong 2000. High Performance Optimization. Vol. 33, Issue. , p. 157.
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To support next generation computing, communication, and sensing needs, Sandia researchers have successfully developed a silicon photonics platform that leverages the semiconductor and nanotechnology capabilities of Sandia’s Microsystems and Engineering Sciences Applications (MESA) complex to create optical components for multiple applications.
As integrated circuit chips now incorporate over a billion transistors, and single boards provide multi-teraflop (1012) computing capacity, the bandwidth and energy required to communicate data within and between integrated circuits are becoming a primary performance bottleneck. Silicon photonics offers a potential breakthrough in optical interconnection performance, not only for supercomputer applications, but also for data communication and other applications. With promising results, Sandia researchers are actively exploring technology applications from cryogenic temperatures to high radiation environments. Silicon photonics also provides advantages beyond traditional digital applications. For RF systems that are computationally intensive and require high frequency operation, silicon photonics may be used for analog signal processing with power saving and frequency agility.
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Enjoy an evening of music along the Silk Road. From Greece to India and everywhere in between, the Raindrop Ensemble plays and sings songs from many cultures and religions of the east. The diverse group sings in 10 different languages with its members who are natives of many countries including the USA, Latin America, and Europe. The repertoire includes classical, art music and folk songs from the twelfth century to the twentieth.
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The restaurant directly faces the ocean. We went there for lunch and enjoyed the wine, salad, fish tacos and coffee. The view was great.
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We had to search hard to find this place again, but then found out that Island Lava Java had moved in the past year. The thing we remembered the most about them were their HUGE cinnamon rolls which we enjoyed three years ago. They now...More
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Forever Young Festival returns on July 14-16 on the luxurious grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, Kildare.
London rockers Squeeze have been announced as the final headliner of Forever Young Festival 2023 today, joining Bananarama and Erasure's Andy Bell.
The British band have been active for over 40 years; formed by Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford, Harri Kakoulli, Paul Gunn and a certain Jools Holland in 1974. Harbouring numerous different line ups, the band have ploughed their way through the late 70s, 80s and into the 21st century, still playing to a devoted fanbase. They supported Madness at Dublin's 3Arena last year, as a matter of fact.
Initially naming themselves Captain Trundlow’s Sky Company, Gunn was replaced by Gilson Lavis and released their debut EP, Packet Of Three, in 1976. Although the label they were initially signed to went bust soon after, they were picked up by A&M off the back of the EP and began recording their debut album soon after.
In the UK, their singles "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", and "Labelled with Love" were top-ten chart hits. Though not as commercially successful in the US, Squeeze had Billboard Top 100 hits with "Tempted", "Black Coffee in Bed", and "Hourglass".
2010 saw Squeeze release a brand new album, Spot The Difference. This was followed by Cradle To The Grave in 2015, which debuted at No.12 in the UK, their highest ever chart position on the album chart. Their 2017 release, The Knowledge, also found favour, peaking at No.25.
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford now play with five other supporting members, including Stephen Large and Simon Hanson, who joined the reformed band in 2007. Following Covid restrictions, Squeeze resumed touring in 2021, now with over 45 years of material to draw from.
2023’s Forever Young Festival, where the 80s come alive, will take place on July 14-16 at Kildare’s beautiful Palmerstown House Estate and showcases some of the greatest artists of the 1980s.
Each year, attendees bring their camping chairs, reunite their old gangs, and feel forever young over the weekend, watching over 30 iconic original bands from the late ‘70s to the early ‘90s”. This year includes Billy Ocean, ABC, Tony Hadley, Go West, Soul II Soul, and many more. These artists are at their peak, with most celebrating 4 decades or more in the business, and sound better than ever.
“Bananarama put on a brilliant show last year, we wouldn’t normally have an artist from the previous year back this quickly, but it’s a special occasion, a worldwide 40th- anniversary tour!” says Festival Organiser Dr Sharon Alston smiles, speaking from her home in Rathdowney, Co. Laois. "So many people wrote to us after 2022 and said, ‘We’ve got to have Bananarama back!’. With Neville Staple from Fun Boy 3 joining us, it will be extra special."
The Forever Young Festival exploded onto the scene in 2019, winning awards for ‘Best Medium-Sized Festival’ and ‘Best Line-up’ in its first year of operation. Post lockdown, in July 2022, attendees relished the opportunity to finally get out and party in the sun.

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Raccoons aren’t just avid tree climbers, they also enjoy a swim in your local lake, pond, river, creek, or pool. They seem to be surprisingly good at navigating their way into even the wettest places on the North American continent.
Most raccoons are surprisingly good swimmers and can often be found in or near water. Raccoons will swim across lakes and rivers to access food, or to escape from potential predators. They are known to stay in water for up to several hours.
The body of the ‘trash panda’ might not be the most optimal for aquatic conditions, but the mammals are highly adaptable and versatile. Water is an essential part of a raccoon’s life, so being able to swim definitely helps them navigate through their natural habitat.
How Good Are Raccoons At Swimming?
Raccoons easily adapt to their environment and are very good at swimming. A raccoon is able to swim for 3 to 8 hours with an average speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), but can swim as fast as 15 mph (25 km/h) to escape predators.
Raccoons like to swim, mainly because they often interact with it through their natural behavior. A raccoon will usually wash its food before eating to gather sensory information. You will always find them near a body of water. Sometimes they will even catch a fish and call it dinner.
Not only do they need access to water to feed themselves, but the ability to swim also gives them an advantage over their natural competitors. Raccoons have many predators, and some of them won’t even dare to come near the water.
At the same time, a lake or river will provide the raccoon with the necessary means of escape from predatory birds, cats, or coyotes. They are pretty skilled at holding their breath, and that can definitely save their lives under certain circumstances.
Do Raccoons Dive Underwater?
Raccoons will dive underwater to escape predators or catch food as deep as 5 feet (1.5 meters). A raccoon can hold its breath underwater for up to 15 minutes, which makes it an excellent diver for a land mammal.
The thick fur of the raccoon will help keep it afloat, so to dive underwater a raccoon will force its head under the surface to catch prey.
It is not a secret that raccoons are seen as pests by humans. Getting rid of a ‘trash panda’ by drowning one is not only cruel, but also ineffective. Since a raccoon has the ability to dive for prolonged periods of time, they are likely to remain conscious and survive an attempted drowning, which makes it a highly cruel extermination procedure.
Do Raccoons Like To Swim?
While raccoons are primarily land mammals, they do like to swim in shallow parts of lakes and rivers. Generally, a raccoon will not like to swim in deeper bodies of water. Since they are nocturnal animals, they prefer to swim at night.
It is not uncommon for these animals to end up in a backyard pool. They don’t end up there for their enjoyment, but rather to ‘wash’ their food. Raccoons are known to submerge their food in water before consuming it to gather sensory information about it.
So if you ever find a ‘trash panda’ in your own swimming pool, don’t panic. It can be dangerous to use a pool after these critters have swum in it. So make sure to deal with this situation in the proper manner.
How To Deal With A Raccoon In Your Pool
Since raccoons are naturally attracted to water, it can easily happen that they will end up in your private backyard pool. While this might seem cute at first, there are some inherent dangers related to this. The most obvious problem is the contamination of pool water.
Both raccoons and house cats have a habit of hiding their feces, and will use a pool as a public toilet.
Physically fishing any swimming animals out of the pool isn’t necessarily problematic. As mentioned earlier, a raccoon isn’t that great at diving. They won’t be able to swim faster than humans can run. A simple pool skimmer is enough to guide the animal to the pool exit.
Pool Water Contamination
A bigger problem is dealing with raccoon poop. Feces that end up in the pool water can be highly dangerous to human health, and even adding chlorine to the pool water won’t be able to avoid that.
Pool feces will often contain the eggs of the worm baylisascaris procyonis, also known as the ‘raccoon roundworm’. While infections in humans are rare, an infection could cause permanent severe brain damage, or even death.
If you notice any floating droppings after a ‘trash panda’ took a swim in your pool, there are a few things a responsible pool owner should do:
- Start by scooping out the feces with a pool skimmer;
- Completely remove the pool filter. Use plastic gloves, never touch the contaminated filter. Make sure to wash your hands with soap immediately afterward and make sure to double-bag dirty filter;
- Backwash the pool filter thoroughly;
- After cleaning, replace the pool filter with a new one.
Pool owners that are dealing with this problem should contact their local pest control company. A professional is able and knowledgeable to humanely get rid of the raccoons for you. It is likely that they need to be relocated, as setting raccoon traps is not permitted by law in most US states.
As a preventive measure, always make sure to cover your pool at night to avoid it from happening again. Having a raccoon in your pool can be harmful to your health, as well as that of the people around you. No matter how fond the raccoons are of swimming in it.


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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed Republicans for the violence and murders within the city, citing an alleged fact that 60% of all guns come from out of state.
The state she mentions the most is Indiana.
But, if her contention is correct, why don’t they have increased gun violence in Indiana?
It also fails to address how those guns went from other states to Chicago.
Were they able to purchase the guns there or were they stolen and sold in Chicago?
The truth is that criminals will always be able to get guns illegally, but Democrats never address that, they concentrate on grabbing guns from law-abiding citizens, leaving them defenseless and unable to defend themselves.
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed Republicans for gun violence in her city Monday night, telling Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to “keep our name out of your mouth,” and posting a chart that claimed 60% of guns recovered in Chicago come from out of state.
“60% of illegal firearms recovered in Chicago come from outside IL—mostly from states dominated by coward Republicans like you who refuse to enact commonsense gun legislation,” Lightfoot said. “Keep our name out of your mouth.”
60% of illegal firearms recovered in Chicago come from outside IL—mostly from states dominated by coward Republicans like you who refuse to enact commonsense gun legislation. Keep our name out of your mouth. https://t.co/yVM4JHL3xypic.twitter.com/pr613A3dpf
Lightfoot’s comments came after Cruz pointed out that Illinois’ strict gun control legislation has not prevented carnage in Chicago, which is one of the most violent cities in the country.
Chicago has not had a Republican mayor since the early 1930s.
In the wake of Texas’ second mass shooting in the last month, liberal politicians across the country have renewed their calls for gun control, with former Texas Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke promoting a mandatory gun buyback program and selling t-shirts that say America’s gun laws are “f-cked up.”


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Michelle Russell hopes that as a result of last Monday’s landmark decision by the Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson allowing Commonwealth citizens to vote in the next general election that she will be added to the voters list in time to vote in the upcoming elections.
Russell, a Jamaican lawyer who has lived and worked in Barbados for the past 15 years, said while she believed progress was made with the decision, she was left with mixed feelings. “I was disappointed that we only got a declaratory order, since such orders have no coercive effect and only state what the law is. I can only hope that now that the court has ruled on the law that the Electoral Office will comply”.
Russell said after the ruling, which cemented their right to vote in the next General Election, she and colleague Sharon Edgecombe Miller from Montserrat, went to the Electoral & Boundaries Commission (EBC) to register.
Russell said: “We were able to fill out the form to apply to have our names added to the voters list. This represents progress as the other claimant in the matter, Mrs Shireene Ann Mathlin-Tulloch, had attempted to do so before the court action and was not even given the opportunity to fill out the form . . . . After we filled out the form we were told that someone will call us.”
“Since the ruling has been publicised I have been contacted by other Commonwealth citizens about the matter and many of them have also taken the step of visiting the Electoral Office to register to be added to the voters list. This is a step in the right direction as in previous years many Commonwealth citizens were denied the opportunity to register unless they were permanent residents, citizens or had immigrant status,” she added.
Russell explained that during the 2008 elections, after attending political meetings with Sharon, they both decided they wanted to vote.
That’s when she called the EBC to find out if her name was on the voters’ list. Russell said she was then told that her name was not on the list and that the list had already been finalised so that she could not be added. At the time both women felt they had waited too late and decided they would look forward to the next election.
When the next General Election rolled around in 2013, Russell called the electoral office.
This time she was told that she was not allowed to vote as the holder of the status of Caricom Skilled National. “I then reviewed the Representation of the People Act Cap 12 and noted that section 7 allowed Commonwealth citizens 18 years and older who resided in Barbados for 3 years or more to be eligible to be registered to vote.
“I called back the Electoral Office and quoted the legislation but was nonetheless advised that I could not be added to the voters list. As a skilled Caricom national, you can live and work indefinitely in any of the Caricom Islands who are party to the treaty. This is why I have never applied for citizenship.
By this time both women had sought out attorney at law Wilfred Abrahams indicating that there were a number of Caricom nationals in Barbados who wanted to participate in voting but were being turned away.
Determined this would not happen this time around, Russell started the process early knowing that elections would be coming around soon.
“In late October 2017, I called the Electoral Office and was advised that it was their policy that only persons with immigrant status, permanent residence or citizenship would be allowed to vote. Again I quoted Section 7 of the legislation which set out that Commonwealth citizens who resided in Barbados for three years or more were eligible to be added to the voters list. I was told I would have to write to the Chairman.
“Thereafter we learned that Mrs Shireene Mathlin Tulloch had filed an action in the courts after being denied her right to register to vote. Sharon and I joined in the action and we sought various orders from the court on behalf of all Commonwealth Citizens who had been denied the right to be registered to vote contrary to Barbados law.” (CM)

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