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To the editor:
Chancellor Martin’s decision to rule against the Educational Savings Account (ESA) Act is a win for Williamson County Schools. The unconstitutional ESA program, which would allow students in Davidson and Shelby counties to use a state-funded voucher to leave a public school to attend a private school on the taxpayers’ dime, applies to only two counties, but it would have painful effects for Williamson County schools by diverting funds from public schools to private schools.
For now, Williamson County taxpayers don’t have to worry about their tax dollars supporting private schools elsewhere in Tennessee. Governor Lee’s promise to appeal the decision, however, highlights an urgent need for Williamson County: an advocate for public schools.
As a proud public school alumna, teacher and FSSD parent, I know the transformative power of public education. Williamson County public schools are some of the best in the state and, indeed, the country. Williamson County students deserve an elected leader who will honor their hard work by protecting the public schools that give them the tools to attend the best universities in the world. I am running to be that advocate as District 63 representative in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
As State Representative for District 63, I will work to protect our public schools by opposing any further voucher programs, influence by special interests and unnecessary government overreach. Students, teachers and families in public schools must know their state leaders will protect our most valuable assets: students and schools.


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VENICE (AP) — Roderick MacKay had to get government approval to leave Australia, spent two weeks in preventive coronavirus quarantine in Rome and will be locked up in a hotel back in Australia for another two weeks upon his return.
But the 33-year-old director says it’s a small price to pay to get his first feature film,“The Furnace,” to the Venice Film Festival — especially after it took six years to make.
“The Furnace” explores a forgotten aspect of the 19th century west Australian gold rush, when Muslim and Sikh camel handlers from India, Afghanistan and Persia — Iran's former name — were brought in by the British colonizers to help open up the Outback, many essentially working as indentured laborers.
“The Furnace” follows the story of a young Afghan cameleer played by Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek, who is led astray from his friendship with local Aboriginal people by a shifty gold prospector.
“It’s shining a light on a little known chapter of our history and representing community groups who have not really been represented in Australia’s history,” MacKay told The Associated Press. “And so I think on the basis of that, that was really the thing that compelled me to come here and do my bit to represent the film.”
That was no easy feat given the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown of MacKay’s hometown of Perth, in western Australia, as well as Italy’s restrictions on travelers coming from outside Europe.
MacKay had to get federal government approval to leave the country, and successfully made the case that “The Furnace” was the only Australian official selection at Venice, where it is screening in the Horizons section for new talent.
“It turns out, we’re kind of representing the country,” he said. “So luckily, or thankfully, they considered that to be a worthy enough cause.”
Upon arrival in Italy, MacKay quarantined at a Rome apartment for two weeks, people-watching from the rooftop terrace, preparing for the festival and watching movies, including Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” to “get in the vibe, in the zone” of Rome.
Now at Venice, he is overwhelmed: MacKay had only previously made two short films before “The Furnace,” which he conceived of when researching the western Australian gold rush in 2014.
“It’s taken me six years to get this project off the ground. So a month in quarantine, really in the scheme of things, is kind of a small blip in the time that I’ve taken from my life to realize this project,” he said.
After Venice, he retraces his steps back to Perth, where a government-appointed hotel quarantine awaits him.
“Not ideal, but we understand that it’s necessary in these times,” he said. “And hey, perhaps it’ll be a nice sort of two-week window to just process everything that we’ve been up to here in this extraordinary time.”
The festival, the first major in-person cinema showcase after COVID-19 locked down the film industry, wraps up on Sept. 12. In addition to the Horizons competition, 18 films are competing for the Golden Lion in the main selection.

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Attack On Titan Manga Vs Anime: With each of the variations of Attack on Titan coming to an finish, followers have on a regular basis to match and distinction the 2 sides of the identical story. For the manga, followers nonetheless discuss how darkish and bittersweet the ending was. Even some debates in regards to the anime’s ending proceed to play out. However, it might be onerous to guage which certainly one of these is the higher model. Well, we depart that as much as you to determine. Each fan has their private choice. What we are able to do is lay out all the main variations between the 2 and allow you to determine the winner. So, listed below are all the main variations and similarities between Attack on Titan manga and anime.
Armin’s Character Arc
Naturally, whereas creating an anime, makers have to remember the constraints of a twenty-minute episode. In such a case, many key moments from Armin’s arc needed to be lower off from the anime. In the manga, Armin is as essential of a personality as Mikasa. Many of the acts which are pulled off by Mikasa within the anime have been truly Armin’s within the manga. Thus, to tone down his character, the makers substituted him with Levi or Mikasa, or Eren himself.
Attack On Titan Manga Vs Anime: Ymir’s Past
Lady Ymir’s previous was of key significance within the story. This is as a result of he was the one character who had skilled life past the Walls. In the manga, the character narrates his previous a lot later within the story. Thus, largely of the story, followers have been left with out solutions in regards to the lives of people that have been become titans. In distinction, the writing of the anime determined to uncover this early on. Fans imagine that this was finished with the intention to justify Ymir’s love for Historia.
The Three Leads
As against fashionable perception, anime is just not the correct adaptation of the supply manga. Characters and story arcs must be twisted with the intention to match the favored anime character norms. An analogous factor occurred to the three leads, Eren, Mikasa, and Armin. All three characters have slight variations within the decisions they make within the story. While Eren is much more refined within the manga, he’s extra aggressive within the anime.
In the primary episode itself, Attack on Titan anime units the darkish tone of the story with Carla’s dying. However, for the followers who haven’t learn the manga, they might be shocked to know that Eren’s mom’s dying was extra graphic and prolonged within the manga. In the scene illustrated by Hajime Isayama, the Titan first crushes the woman in his fist. As blood got here out of the openings, he chewed her to dying. The anime model determined to tone it down for the primary episode.
As talked about above, there have been related instances when makers have opted to tone down the motion sequences. Similar to the case of Carla’s dying, a whole lot of motion sequences have been lower brief by excluding the bloodshed and genocides. Because of the televised nature of anime, a whole lot of graphic scenes couldn’t make it to tv. Even after getting stamped as a darkish present, there’s a lot that the showrunners skipped for the animated model.
Attack On Titan Manga Vs Anime: Character Portrayals
Quite a lot of characters, excluding the three leads, have been altered from the supply materials for the sake of anime stereotypes. Like the character of Levi was extra pleasant and amicable as in comparison with the one which was portrayed within the anime. As all stereotyped ‘perfect characters’ go, Levi was additionally showcased as the intense commander who didn’t imagine in cracking jokes or laughing over one’s troubles. Such adjustments have been seen in lots of characters, together with Annie, Historia, and even the titans.
The Eren Vs. Annie Fight
The Eren Vs. Annie Fight is among the most talked-about variations within the Attack On Titan Manga Vs. Anime debate. This is as a result of the whole path of the battle was modified within the anime. In the unique battle, Eren was by no means actually the stronger one. Instead, it was Annie who thrashed him all by means of the battle. Also, Eren was helped by the survey corps to take care of her and crystallize her ultimately.
The Character of the Priests
Much to the detest of the viewers, the orthodox clergymen make their approach into the story fairly early within the story. The individuals who imagine that the wall is sacred and holy made it to the screens within the first episode itself. However, the manga waited for fairly a while earlier than introducing this fanatic ingredient within the story. Moreover, their character was twisted to the next tone to set a precedent within the anime.
It is kind of pure for anime to chop brief on scenes, dialogues, and motion sequences to suit the story in numbered episodes. Attack on Titan is an enormous manga story. As in comparison with the manga, it has extra components. There have been many panels that didn’t make it to the unique draft of the storyline. Thus, if somebody is hoping to get easter eggs from a storyline, then studying the manga can be a greater possibility.
The Attack on Titan manga continues to get thrashed for its alternative of conclusion. The bittersweet ending was not solely darkish, however it additionally left behind some critical questions. The character arcs didn’t make sense after all of the build-up that led to the ultimate quantity. On prime of this, the most important disappointment was the conclusion of Eren’s character arc. Was he the villain? Was he the hero of the story? Some questions are left for the anime to a greater reply.
The Training Session
This has extra to do with the chronology of the anime than with the adjustments. In the manga, after the primary titan assault, Eren and his associates go to the army faculty earlier than becoming a member of the Survey Corps. However, the anime tilts this story by taking them straight to the coaching grounds. And the story of his previous was narrated by means of the flashback sequences, one after the opposite. Some followers did assume this was a intelligent approach of telling two tales on the identical time.
The followers who’ve learn the manga know that the battle with the Female Titan was nothing like the way it was depicted within the anime. At the time when Titan Eren fought the monster, he took her down together with his primary assaults. However, within the anime, Eren turns right into a berserk, inflicting his physique to warmth up with fireplace. It was later defined Eren’s Berserk mode was a results of his rage. But with the manga logic, this addition didn’t make a lot sense.
These have been all the massive variations between the Attack on Titan manga and anime. But it can’t be denied that each variations of the identical story are classics on their very own. Even so, which model is your private favourite. In the Attack On Titan Manga Vs Anime debate, which one would you select? Let us know within the remark field beneath. For extra such thrilling listicles, control this house.

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Assisted living center closing in Traverse City, cites need for staff
Traverse City – An assisted living center is closing in Traverse City, highlighting the demand for workers in the field and the scramble to find new housing for people suddenly facing uncertainty.
Northern Star Assisted Living, a 65-bed facility, might be turned into a hotel, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported.
The owners said having enough people to work has been a challenge.
“It’s unfortunate that the need is there, but it’s staffing for the need, getting people available to work, is the most difficult part,” said Ron Clous, a partner and member of the Grand Traverse County Commission.
Northern Star administrator Amber Phillips said staff were finding new housing for 46 residents, which was harder than finding new jobs.
“I got a lot of calls from people wanting to hire our staff,” Phillips said. “They interviewed them right here in the building and everyone who wants them has jobs.”
She said she’s “really afraid” there won’t be enough places to take care of the vulnerable and elderly in the region in the years ahead.
Most Northern Star residents have moved to Cadillac, Lake City, Kalkaska or out of state, Phillips said.
Ross Cox, 33, is staying in the Traverse City area.
“It’s a hard change, a hard transition,” said Cox, who uses a walker and wheelchair. “People already down on their luck now have such a short time to try to find somewhere to go, somewhere to move their entire life.”


In view of the Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) recent string of poor electoral showings, one would expect members who care about the state of the party to jump at the chance for a frank discussion with party leaders on how to stop the bleeding.
President Ma Ying-jeou’s (馬英九) dinner for KMT lawmakers on Monday night provided such a chance, giving the lawmakers a rare opportunity to deliver pan-blue supporters’ grievances in person to Ma, who doubles as KMT chairman.
It looked set to be an interesting evening, with a number of legislators saying they would seize the opportunity, but instead turned into a rather bland affair, with lawmakers backing down at the request of KMT Legislator Hsu Yao-chang (徐耀昌).
“I told [them] that we were likely to get ulcers if we talked about serious issues while eating and they all agreed. We can find a better time to offer suggestions,” Hsu told reporters after the dinner.
In the end, Ma may have been the only one to go home that night with an ulcer. The president spent the evening touting his planned economic cooperation framework agreement (ECFA) with Beijing and asking lawmakers to promote it. Legislators also offered some comments on the US beef protocol and the swine flu vaccination program, but skirted the party’s election woes.
A number of KMT lawmakers told the press yesterday that Hsu’s comment had caught them off guard, adding that they did not want to ignore his suggestion “out of respect” for their colleague.
Rather than blaming Hsu, KMT lawmakers who purport to have the public’s grievances in mind should not be so easily dissuaded from voicing criticism.
One would hope that lawmakers who are more than willing to launch a volley of criticism on talk shows would have the guts to challenge Ma to his face. Are we to believe that, out of the kindness of their hearts, legislators wanted to spare Ma from public embarrassment because they feared he might not take criticism very well in a public setting?
Regardless, KMT lawmakers failed their supporters by “playing nice” at the dinner, letting Ma off the hook and ignoring the anxiety among pan-blue supporters over the party’s condition.
Indeed, a glance at the news clip of Monday’s dinner showed everyone smiling and drinking — one might have mistaken it as a feast celebrating an election victory rather than a wake for a string of embarrassing election results.
As for Ma, if he is sincere about seeking the reasons behind the KMT’s poor electoral showing, as he has said, he should have dismissed Hsu’s suggestion and invited those present to fire away on what he and his government have done wrong.
Ma’s approval ratings have tumbled in opinion polls across media outlets, suggesting that a large percentage of the public is questioning his competence and crisis management skills.
But no one can help a government that won’t help itself by opening the door to public opinion — and public dissatisfaction. The Ma administration gains nothing by surrounding itself with pliable voices who don’t dare challenge it in person.
In 1955, US general Benjamin Davis Jr, then-commander of the US’ 13th Air Force, drew a maritime demarcation line in the middle of the Taiwan Strait, known as the median line. Under pressure from the US, Taiwan and China entered into a tacit agreement not to cross the line. On July 9, 1999, then-president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝) described cross-strait relations as a “special state-to-state” relationship. In response, Beijing dispatched People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft into the Taiwan Strait, crossing the median line for the first time since 1955. The PLA has begun to regularly traverse the line. On Sept. 18 and 19, it
Midday in Manhattan on Wednesday, September 16, was sunny and mild. Even with the pandemic’s “social distancing” it was a perfect day for “al fresco” dining with linen tablecloths and sidewalk potted palms outside one of New York City’s elegant restaurants. Two members of the press, outfitted with digital SLR cameras and voice recorders, were dispatched by The Associated Press to cover a rare outdoor diplomatic meeting on one of these New York streets. American diplomat Kelly Craft, Chief of the United States Mission to the United Nations, lunched in the open air with Taiwan’s ambassador-ranked representative in New York, James
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi (王毅) recently declared that aggression and expansionism have never been in the Chinese nation’s “genes.” It is almost astonishing that he managed to say it with a straight face. Aggression and expansionism obviously are not genetic traits, but they have defined Chinese President Xi Jinping’s (習近平) tenure. Xi, who in some ways has taken up the expansionist mantle of Mao Zedong (毛澤東), is attempting to implement a modern version of the tributary system that Chinese emperors used to establish authority over vassal states: submit to the emperor, and reap the benefits of peace and
Unlike its previous practice of disclosing the latest activities of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in a press release, the Ministry of National Defense has in the past few weeks followed the model of the Japanese Ministry of Defense. When carrying out surveillance and reconnaissance of the nation’s waters and airspace, it has posted real-time military activity updates on its Chinese-language Web site, explaining with text and graphs the responses and measures taken by the nation’s armed forces. The disclosed information on PLA activities show that the military is capable of maintaining regional security and safeguarding a free and open


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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a total of 5,377.125kilogramms of drugs impounded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos in 2018, representing over 400percent increase.
It will be recalled that in 2017, the agency impounded drugs 1,266.400 kilogramms of drugs; however the number quadrupled in 2018 as a result of the significant increase in the number of tramadol seized at the Lagos airport.
Top destinations of drug couriers arrested include Nigeria, South Africa, Indonesia, Dr Congo, India, Mozambique, Dubai and Saudi Arabia, amongst others.
Ahmadu Garba, the MMIA Commandant told journalists at the airport that the agency was able to record such tremendous increase as a result of the trainings acquired by the officials of NDLEA to identify suspects, corporation of airlines and significant increase in the number of tramadol seized at the airport.
“We were able to make this huge success in 2018 as a result of the cooperation of foreign airlines. Every year, we look at the airlines with the highest number of people that are arrested and liaise with them on how to address issue of drug trafficking.
“30.14 percent of the suspected drug couriers arrested during the year were coming into Nigeria and the remaining 69.89 percent were destined to different countries of the world with 13.70 percent of them going to South Africa, which has the highest numbers,” Garba said.
He explained that out of the total number of 5,377.125 kilogramms seized by the agency, 5002.900 were tramadol, representing 93.04 percent.
He said other drugs seized include cocaine, heroin, cannabis sativa, methamphetamine, ephedrine, psychotropic substance and dummy, adding that 25 people were convicted.
He further explained that during the period under review, seventy-nine males and one female, making a total of 80 Nigerians were deported for drug-related offences as against 139 deported in 2017, showing a decrease of 42.45percent.
“Most of the drug deportees came from South Africa 30.00 percent, Thailand 23.75 percent, United States of America (USA) 12.50 percent and Ethiopia 10 percent,” Garba said.
However, Garba said drug couriers have continued to deploy new tactics in packaging the drugs to avoid suspicion by officials at the airport.
The illegal mode of taking these drugs out of the country include the use of false bottom, electronics, stocking inside food stuff and most recently the usage of starched cloths.
The drug couriers starch the cloths together with the drugs and if they are successful, they are able to detach the drugs from the starched cloths after processing them.


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It’s a New Year and top-producing Orange County realtor Cheryl Marquis is not wasting any time finding fabulous new homes for her Orange County buyers! You probably read our blog post from the end of last year (if not, you can read it here), which shared that Cheryl and The Marquis Group listed and sold SEVENTEEN homes in Orange County, much to the excitement of her clients, the sellers. In a few instances, such as with this gorgeous Irvine Cove gem, Cheryl represented both the seller and the buyer.
In her most recent transaction, Cheryl brought her long-time clients to the ultra-exclusive community of Cyprus Shore. There are a handful of these beautiful ocean front neighborhoods in South Orange County, and Cyprus Shore satisfies even the most-discerning eye. Cyprus Shore is San Clemente’s premiere ocean front gated community. With approximately 123 custom luxury homes ranging in size from approximately 1,900 to 4,300 square feet, it is elegant Orange County living defined. With private beach access that overlooks world-famous Trestles, Cyprus Shore is a safe, close-knit playground for children of all ages! The Community Pool, Spa, Tennis Courts, and Tropical Park Setting contribute to this idyllic setting.
Cheryl viewed the Cyprus Shore property her clients ended up buying months before they decided to purchase their dream home. Familiar with her long-time clients needs and preferences, she knew immediately that this was the home for them. While it took a little longer for her clients to make this big decision (they still loved the home in Laguna Niguel that she had found for them in years before!), they later told her that they, too, knew this gorgeous beach house had to be theirs the moment they laid eyes on it.
Cheryl works closely with her clients, both buyers and sellers, to understand their expectations and preferences. As a home owner in Orange County herself, she understands that buying and or selling a home is often the biggest decision a family or individual has to make and, along with the help of her experienced team, guides her clients through the process.
Cheryl Marquis has been an active and successful real estate agent in South Orange County, California for more than 25 years. As a TOP PRODUCER in her company, Cheryl has received the specific accreditation of a Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyers Agent (ABR) and is a member of the Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate, a select network of the world’s leading luxury home agents. Cheryl is a member of C.A.R. (California Association of Realtors), N.A.R. (National Association of Realtors) and O.C.A.R. (Orange County Association of Realtors). To talk to Cheryl about buying or selling a home in Orange County, call her at 949.683.1501 or visit her online at www.CherylSellsOC.com

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The Education of the Disadvantaged: A 20-Year Review.
Ornstein, Allan C.
Educational Research, v24 n3 p197-211 Jun 1982
Discusses the increasing concern with the need to study the problems of the poor, particularly Blacks, to remedy their plight. Reviews the research of many who have studied the culturally and educationally disadvantaged. (JOW)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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By Tom Lamia
There is an existential threat to our continued existence on this planet. It is obvious, well defined, and inexorable—slowly grinding a path to our oblivion as a species. I speak, of course of the climate crisis. Our victimhood comes not from any failure to recognize our plight, but from a series of premature assumptions about our ability to stop, avoid or deflect this threat.
The learning process thus far has been discontinuous, even scattershot. From time to time and place to place, dire environmental threats have led to effective remedial action. In the great majority of cases, however, the action taken has been effective only as to the specific threatening event; dams built to avoid drought and control floods; aqueducts constructed to bring plentiful mountain water to urban lowland population centers. But the need for action is limited by the threat, and seldom are resources deployed against low contingency threats. This pattern seems to apply even when the low contingency threat is existential.
Humans innately avoid facing up to a cataclysmic disaster with no known fix. To acknowledge the possibility of an earth-destroying event is different from dealing with it in advance when the resources needed are immense and the time allowed is indeterminable or debatable. It is the dilemma presented to the child who may have a treat now or two treats later.
Additionally, the climate crisis has many connections and joints. Some of its components can be confronted and put aside while action on others is deferred. This feature can give a false notion of being able to deal with the whole by successfully dealing with one or more parts.
Then there is the problem of lack of a precedent for something truly cataclysmic. Not having an example of historic, grand scale disaster leaves doubters a solid argument for doing nothing.
To use an overused example: the dinosaurs are no longer with us (and we were not among them when they were) as a result of a single cataclysmic event. Such an immediately destructive event causes paths to be blocked and futures to be changed, sometimes forever. We now have a crisis of planetary proportions that has slowly engulfed our future. This crisis requires a global solution that seems unlikely to come.
It is a slow motion crisis not for lack of warning signs, but for lack of fear of its consequences. To date those have been local and manageable. That, of course, was not true for the dinosaurs; their fate was decided when the earth that had produced and nurtured them met with an immediate, destructive extraterrestrial force. Our present situation has been thought different because we have the knowledge and tools to deal with what we see as happening slowly. Our confidence has come, perhaps, from past success in controlling harmful environmental conditions. Pandemics, life threatening air quality, weather disasters and myriad forms of self-destructive behavior have all somehow been controlled before humanity succumbed. There have been past existential crises; some were worldwide and environmental, but all were met and defeated. As each crisis passed a belief in our capacity for meeting the next one was strengthened.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. My earliest memories are those of sun, surf and clear skies, with Santa Monica Bay on one side and mountains behind. What was not residential or low impact industrial was pasture or farmland. The LA population hovered around one million; in a rough balance between its pollutants and the capacity of its ambient air to absorb them without shocking effect. By the mid ‘50s the population had doubled and the indelible curse of air polluting smog surged and threatened the good life. Through my college years there seemed no defense against smog and no hiding of its effect on our city. Excuses were made—according to 15th Century Spanish explorers native tribes referred to the area as “the valley of the smokes;” hence natural and harmless. The cause of that smoke was, of course, the environmental prison created by mountains to the east and gentle prevailing onshore winds pushing air into a trapped mass being turned to photochemical smog by California sunshine.
In 1943, Los Angeles County created a “Smoke and Fumes Commission” to study the problem. It grew worse, threatening everyday life. Newspapers hired air quality experts from industry and academia to diagnose and deal with it before the California Dream turned sour. The LA County “Air Pollution Control District” was created in 1947. Still the problem grew worse. The APCD determined that smog was not caused by a single factor: industrial emissions of many kinds were identified as causes, as were backyard incinerators, trash burning, lumber mills, and outdoor burning of all kinds. Major study efforts were made to find a solution. Oil companies and industry groups opposed restrictions on their activities. The alarms were sounded up the scale of government and soon legislation was enacted at local, state and federal levels and at each level incremental progress was made until the Clean Air Act became federal law in 1963 followed in 1970 by the National Environmental Policy Act creating the EPA. The effect of these and other federal and state laws was a system of regulation that gradually gained the upper hand over smog and other air polluting conditions in the country. California was granted power to do more than federal law required, in recognition of its special vulnerability.
Years passed. In 1964 I returned to LA as a lawyer and parachuted into the problem with minimal effect. Automobile emissions as the prime cause were still over the horizon. Finger in the dike measures were being taken (my law firm battled the APCD over a rule that would have shut down a natural gas pipeline from Texas during a part of the year). None of this cured smog but a lot of learning was occurring. Gradually California and the EPA promulgated rules requiring catalytic converters and escalating minimum mileage requirements in new cars. Success had been achieved against long odds and the air cleared over southern California.
The climate crisis was not gone, for as we know all too well today it is a hydra-headed monster. The presence of carbon-based pollutants in the atmosphere is a function of population and technology (both the technology that increases carbon output and that which can reduce it). The earth’s atmosphere is a limited resource with a limited capacity for absorbing carbon without damage to its role as the blanket for human existence. A belief in the Gaia hypothesis (earth as a self-healing organism) is a slim reed for survival in a carbon-saturated atmosphere.
The very real achievements of government, academia and private industry led to a general belief in the 1990s that air pollution and its harmful global warming consequences, could be controlled by government regulation. Today that belief is gone. Developing weather conditions linked to the superheating effects of carbon in the atmosphere and a partisan political divide halted progress. What had been a common productive effort by Republicans and Democrats has died, a victim of the culture wars says Paul Krugman writing in the Times. Another untimely and illogical stopping point is upon us. Progress will resume because it must, but a penalty will be paid. Our political impasse gives free rein to the continuing crisis as global warming conditions continue during our time out. We could get lucky, of course, as we did when the discovery of a growing hole in the earth’s ozone layer fifty years ago was quickly attributed to chlorofluorocarbons in spray-on products. Bans were imposed, the hole was plugged (but not eliminated) and a false confidence created.
Now we see new phenomena coming at the planet (and its occupants) that carry destructive threats: pandemics, deforestation, and severe weather conditions. All these are booming along, as the steps needed to stop them are not taken. We are acting in slow motion, but the crisis is not.


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Volatile game has plenty of betting action
As I’ve pointed out before, the popularity of Omaha has grown exponentially in the past few years, and more and more poker tournaments are adding Omaha events, both high and high-low, to their roster.
The popularity is understandable. Because you’re dealt four hole cards instead of the two you get in Texas Hold’em, you have six times as many five-card combinations to make a hand than you do with Texas Hold’em.
The result is a lot more high-end hands, such as straights, flushes and full houses – rarely will a simple pair take down a pot as it does in Texas Hold’em.
Because there are a lot more possibilities on the flop, it is common to find a lot more players staying in the hand, which increases the chip count and makes for bigger pots.
Perhaps, the best Omaha game is high-low, especially for beginners because the split pots make it harder to bust out early – you can grind along, taking half a pot here and there, while you wait for the chance to "scoop" a pot, that is, win both the high and low pots.
In the high-low version, the pot is split between the best hand and the lowest hand (8 high or lower), that is, if someone can make a low hand.
Thus aces become more important in Omaha, because of the possibility of making a high and/or a low hand.
Just like in Texas Hold’em, your starting hand is important and often times it’s essential to determining whether you’re going to play or fold.
For now, let’s concentrate on the best starting hands, and a few hands you want no part of.
The absolutely best starting hand in Omaha high-low is ace, ace, 2, 3, double suited; that is, the aces’ suit matches the other cards’ suit.
This hand opens up the possibility of the highest four of a kind, full house, two "nut" flushes and the lowest possible hand – ace, 2, 3, 4, 5 which is called a "wheel." Remember, straights and flushes don’t count against you in making your low hand.
Also, because the hand contains two aces, it limits the possibility of your opponents having aces, increasing your chances for hitting the low hand.
Obviously, this "perfect storm" of cards doesn’t materialize that often. And getting it doesn’t guarantee you’ll win anything. But the probabilities are in your favor if these cards align themselves in your pocket.
Hands that come close are very good, as well. Ace-2 and ace-3 with good connector cards (ones that will complete a straight), or aces with high cards (10 through king), preferably suited, are also good starting hands.
As far as the worst starting hands, those with middle cards, unsuited, fall into that category. Generally, the reasoning is that, if you make a low hand, it probably won’t be the lowest, and your straights and flushes will also be susceptible to a higher-ranked hand.
Based on math models, the absolutely worst starting hand is 5, 6, 7, 8, unsuited. Of course, this hand can win with the right flop, but the odds are stacked heavily against it.
Next week, we’ll take a look at how to handle the flop, where the possibilities increase five-fold over the range of hands that come with the Texas Hold’em flop.

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Some history of the Great Western Inn on Allcock Street at Deritend in Birmingham in the County of Warwickshire
Standing a few metres from the Bordesley Viaduct, the Great Western Inn was located on the corner of Allcock Street and Hack Street. The railway line was to form part of the Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway but was abandoned when the company was acquired by the Great Western Railway. The structure has been something of a white elephant for nearly 200 years.
Here the Great Western Inn can be seen on the corner of Hack Street, a thoroughfare formerly known as William Street. This used to connect with Lower Trinity Street but that part of the street has been lost. The road bends around under the railway arches but that used to be called Penn Street. The name of the pub also changed slightly over the years. When it first opened it was known as the Great Western House.
In the above photograph it would appear to be father and son stood outside the entrance to the bar of the Great Western Inn. The snug was accessed by an entrance on Hack Street. There were two more entrances fronting Allcock Street, one for the outdoor and one possibly for the smoke room.
The Great Western Inn is clearly marked on the corner of William Street, later Hack Street. Just along the street was the Allcock Street Board School, which opened for boys, girls and infants in 1875. The school was enlarged in 1887 and 1898. There was some reorganisation in 1933, the school being divided into two departments for junior mixed and infant children. However, the Infants Department was closed three years later. Attendance figures declined and the Junior Mixed Department was also closed in 1939, the remaining pupils being moved to the school in Floodgate Street School. Following World War Two the Allcock Street building was used by Saint Anne's R.C. School and Saint Michael's R.C. Secondary School.
"An enquiry was held at the General Hospital, touching the death of Henry Bate, blacksmith, Allcock Street. Deceased, who was 44
years of age, had lived apart from his wife for some time in consequence of his intemperate habits. On the 22nd ult. he was at the Great Western Inn, Allcock
Street, in company with John Devoy, to whom he said "Jack, let's have a bit of a jig." He laid hold of Devoy, and in turning round they fell to
the floor. Deceased was unable to rise again, having broken his right leg. He was at once taken to the hospital, while he died on the 20th instant. Mr. Hawkins, house
surgeon, said that soon after the deceased reached the hospital symptoms of delirium tremens appeared, from which he ultimately died. Verdict "Accidental
"Inquests In Birmingham"
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Real People is the fourth studio album by American R&B band Chic, released on Atlantic Records in 1980. It includes the singles "Rebels Are We" (US R&B Pop "Real People" ( R&B, Pop), and "26" (issued only in the UK). The album was one of four written and produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers in 1980, the other three being Sister Sledge's Love Somebody Today, Sheila and B. Devotion's King of the World, and Diana Ross' multi-platinum selling album Diana.
In the early '80s, Chic's influence on other artists was hard to miss. It was ironic and quite amusing to hear some members of the "Death to Disco!" brigade blaring Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" on their car stereos during the summer of 1980, for that funk-rock ditty was obviously based on "Good Times
Consumer Guide Album. Chic: Real People As on Sister Sledge's follow-up, Rodgers & Edwards have run out of sure shots-no "Good Times" here. But Risque was more than "Good Times," and this beats Risque. Jumpy, scintillating rhythms fuse with elegantly abrasive textures for a funk that's not light but sharp. Plus postchic words that go with the attention-grabbing heat and invention of Nile Rodgers's postrock guitar.
Listen free to Chic – Real People (Open Up, Real People and more). Real People is the fourth studio album by American band Chic, released on Atlantic Records in 1980. It includes the singles "Rebels Are We" (US R&B Pop July 1980) and "Real People" ( R&B, Pop)
Tracklist: 1. Open Up, 2. Real People, 3. I Loved You More, 4. I Got Protection, 5. Rebels Are We, 6. Chip Off The Old Block, 7. 26, 8. You Can’t Do It Alone. More albums from Chic: C’est Chic by Chic. An Evening With Chic by Chic. A Night In Amsterdam by Chic. Tongue In Chic by Chic. View all albums . Real People.
Real People is the fourth studio album by American R&B band Chic, released on Atlantic Records in 1980. It includes the singles "Rebels Are We" (US R&B Pop July 1980) and "Real People" ( R&B, Pop).
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Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1996 with accounting experience dating back to 1986 with News International in London. Prior to that he came from a farming background near Tikitiki, East Cape with a 1980 Diploma in Agriculture from Lincoln University! However he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce at Auckland University in 1995. I started out life as a Shepherd, became a Farm manager. After a few years overseas, went back to university (Auckland) for a change of career. Now residing on Waiheke for the last 15 or more years. Our two sons mostly grew up here and now I enjoy giving back to Waiheke.
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Performing arts has always been at the centre of Kashmir’s life with polynesian dance as her first artistic expression at the age of six years old. From there Kashmir went onto studying dance and drama after school. Victoria University is Wellington is where she fell in love with theatre in a new light! It became a medium for communicating hope, values and love into the community. Kashmir went on to tour an annual puppet show around Indonesian schools, educating children about plastic and sustainability. 4 years later Kashmir now spends her time on Waiheke, helping our community theatre to grow and blossom! She loves working in the theatre as she gets to help people discover their potential and guides them to create the best possible show or event.
Alisha grew up on Waiheke and has been involved with Artworks since a very young age, performing in Kaleidoscope productions. Since discovering her love of performing back then, she continued to pursue performing arts. She gained a Bachelor of Performing and Screen arts from Unitec in 2009 and since then has worked in the industry here in NZ and also a short stint in the UK. She's been involved with Red Leap Theatre, Short & Sweet festival, 48hour film festival, TV production work, Art in the Dark festival and numerous Basement theatre shows. She now teaches drama to children on the Island and continues to be a professional DJ. You may spot her on the odd TV commercial. She is extremely grateful to be involved in the growth of this incredible creative space and is excited to see it thrive!
Jemma’s career started organising complex travel itineraries for Air New Zealand's elite high-flyers. On the side was a leader of the Social Club, organising cabaret and burlesque-themed Christmas parties. This lead her naturally into Event Management with Wild On Waiheke, organising corporate and private events to include travel, dining, team-building and entertainment experiences since 2014. Outside of work, you could find Jemma on or behind the stage assisting local music events & shows at Artworks Theatre. What started as a hobby soon became a strong passion and since 2018 she has been a part of the Theatre's team in varying roles from Bar to General management. Jemma loves helping provide a platform for local and professional artists to express themselves and their work ranging from comedy, plays, concerts and festivals, whilst taking the audiences along for the journey. "Artworks Theatre is a treat to the local and wider Community providing quality entertainment for everyone involved!"
Samuel Downes trained as an actor and theatre technician at Hagley Theatre Company in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2003-2004 and continued his training at Toi Whakaari Performance and Technology Course in Wellington, 2005, plus MAINZ in 2011 and The NZ Film School in 2012. Sam's job descriptions in Professional and Community theatres over more than a decade in Wellington, Christchurch, a New Zealand tour and more recently Waiheke, have ranged from light and sound design, rigging and operating lights and sound to set construction, technical assistance and backstage work, bar and hospitality, and as an actor. In 2007 Sam relocated to Waiheke and since 2017 has been House Technician at Artworks Theatre.
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This has been a week full of far too much bad news, so long time friend of Hot Air Andrew Malcolm rides to the rescue with something a bit more positive. Newly minted Senator Tim Scott was selected to deliver the GOP’s weekly address this morning, and he chose to use his time to deliver a message of hope in the wake of the Boston attacks.
Hi, I’m Tim Scott, Senator from South Carolina.
This week, on Patriot’s Day, a day that celebrates the beginning of our country’s journey toward freedom, a horrific tragedy occurred.
The Boston Marathon bombing has left us all with a heavy heart and we pray for the victims and their families. (Scroll down for full video of these remarks.)
However, while the perpetrators of this act of terror hoped that they could shake the confidence of a city, they have instead only strengthened the resolve of our nation.
This became apparent immediately as first responders ran towards unknown dangers.
These amazing Americans, some of whom charged through fences and barricades, put their own lives on the line to help others.
We are so thankful for these women and men, who on a daily basis sacrifice for our nation—they are our friends, our family, our neighbors.
Join me in praying for them and the victims of this tragedy, the victims’ families and their support systems.
To those who would attack America or our citizens, let me say this—there is no corner on Earth, no hiding place in America that will keep us from finding you.
The leaders of this country will do everything in our power to bring justice for the families and the communities impacted.
Our freedom is our most precious possession—any effort to take it away will only strengthen our determination.
Because the greatness of America is not seen during times of prosperity, but is crystallized by how we respond to challenges.
We will stand strong. We will stand united. And we will stand together for Boston.
Thank you and God bless America.
Becoming more and more impressed with this guy. Not much more to add to this, except to say that real leadership requires not only intelligence, force of will and the ability to do the right thing, but also the ability to inspire those who elected you and help maintain the spirit of the nation. This was a very good address and I’m glad Senator Scott was given the opportunity to deliver it.


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I'm wondering if they'll leave the precinct and go private investigations? Funded by Castle?
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Makes me think of the J.D. Robb books. Eve Dallas insists on being called "Sir" as well. I don't feel strongly about it one way or the other..I guess I am a bit used to it from reading the books and figured one of the writers must read them too
I have a new love for On Demand. I have watched it 4 times already and I am sure I will watch again.
I don't think her resignation will stand. The whole show is around the precinct more or less. Who the heck is the bad guy though??? Nathan Fillian is so cute!
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I thought that might be what they would do, but I've changed my mind. Gates didn't accept her resignation, and Kate might re-think it.
Girl we agree on most everything!!!
Oh yeah. You planning to watch the NCIS finale tomorrow?
Of course. I still can't figure out if JLC is good or bad but I *love* her with Gibbs!
Loved the episode!
Love NF! The way he wears every subtle nuance of emotion on his face...priceless! Can't wait for next season!
The scene in Kate's apartment--when he revealed what he did--blew me away. And you're so right about the play of emotions on his face.
I own the first 3 seasons on DVD, so I was thinking of filling my Mondays at 10 with going back and watching from the first episode. Should be fun, going back and seeing how things have changed.
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I know! I'm trying not to rush away my summer, but boy I can't wait to see what happens next.
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Question: With no Castle appearance at Comic-Con next week, do you think you can give us some scoop to ease our disappointment? Been dying to know something about Season 5! Perhaps the season premiere title? Pretty please! Cheryl
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Brendan Alper banked on people finding more commonality across the things they despise than the items they love. Their timing didn’t hurt, either.
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Whenever did you think of the concept? Ended up being it before last year’s election?
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And so the Trump/Clinton election didn’t play into this?
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Just how effective can this be?
Alper has some investors behind him, but to date the app that is freen’t introduced income. It’s hard to say just how money that is much software could sooner or later generate, he said. The emphasis by having a brand new software like this might be “on having the users first and foremost” and fretting about monetizing later on.
How come you believe the Hater application is striking this kind of chord with individuals?
Alper features the first rise in popularity of his application to a wide range of things, but stated numerous users have found dating success they hate. along with it because people are “more truthful concerning the things” individuals can quickly lie by what they love, like working out or experiencing the arts, but “if you truly hate one thing, you almost certainly suggest it deeply down,” he stated. The connections being discovered through the software are “really pretty much empathy by the end of the afternoon,” he said, with individuals finding typical ground around associated with one another’s discomfort. Rather than learning after three times that the boyfriend or gf hates specific things, possibly jeopardizing the connection, “a lot of the is away from the way in which” before the very first date, he stated.
Did you would imagine it could be this popular?
Alper stated he and their group had envisioned “some kind of viral spread,” but a market that is dating’s “notoriously saturated” is difficult to split into. “I don’t think we quite thought it could fully grasp this response,” he said.
How exactly does Hater work?
An individual who downloads the application is offered different choices, such as for instance a specific prospect, meals or clothes design, consequently they are then because of the choice to swipe directly to enjoy it, left to dislike it, up to like it, or down seriously to hate it. Because they keep swiping, the industry of possible times narrows. They are able to begin finding prospective times whenever they like in the act.
Exactly what are a number of the success tales you’ve heard?
Alper stated he heard from two users whom came across one another regarding the software and bonded over their mutual hate associated with the Super Bowl, of most things. They learned through their interactions they additionally both liked a specific food, queso. The two proceeded a effective date and are organizing more dates, he stated.
Can you ever utilize the app your self?
Alper stated he currently includes a gf, so he does not require the application, but he stated he and their significant other hate a number of the things that are same. A few of the things they hate consist of “repetition, monotony, and having absolutely nothing to do.”
Inform us regarding the family members and Rhode Island
Alper stated their moms and dads, Clifford and Sue Alper, still reside in Oak Hill, where he was raised. He lived in Oak Hill from the time he had been born in 1987 until going away to Concord Academy for boarding college in twelfth grade. After graduating from Brown University, he relocated to ny. Alper stated he still comes back home usually and really loves “wandering around Rhode Island.” He stated he enjoys likely to neighborhood restaurants and finding possibilities to express himself in imaginative means.


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Vijay Mallya, the fugitive liquor baron and former boss of Kingfisher Airlines on Friday said that his returning back to India completely depends on the judge's decision and refused to comment further outside a cricket stadium.
The Indian businessman, who is facing extradition case on charges of bank fraud, was caught on camera while leaving the Oval cricket ground in England. It was the first day of last Test match between India and England in South London’s Kennington.
On being asked about when he will return to India, an anxious Mallya told ANI, "That’s for the judge to decide. I am not giving any media interview at a cricket game".
Meanwhile, a special court in Mumbai on Monday granted Mallya three-week time to file his reply on the Enforcement Directorate's application, seeking to declare him a fugitive economic offender under the new Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018.
The businessman will now have to file the reply by September 24 and after that, the court will decide the future course of hearing on the ED’s plea.
The 62-year-old businessman, who is currently residing in the UK is a wanted in India for defaulting loans of state-run banks worth around 9,000 crore and reportedly fled the country on March 2, 2016, the very day when banks moved the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT).
The Indian government is leaving no stone unturned for Mallya's extradition ahead of Lok Sabha elections in 2019.


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Thats what i love about this kind of tutorials: simple yet very effective. 80+ Vectors, Stock Photos & PSD files. The symbols below were created using the Text Tool and the MetDemo font with a Font Size of 16 px. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. Press OK. Rename the layer “black background” and lock the layer. Pan Down . In the Move section, set the Horizontal to 63 px, make sure the Vertical is set to 0 px, set number of copies to 6, and check the Preview box to confirm that the keys appear as below. (If you need to access the Move options again to copy the fourth key, the Horizontal is 9.5 px.). To delete them, select the pieces, click the Edit menu, and click ‘Delete ’. With the black key selected, access the Move options by double clicking the Selection Tool in the Toolbox (circled in red below). Our goal is to help you work faster in Excel. When you are done reading this article, you will be be able to make a fish using keyboard symbols. Auto is the default selection for Draw Lines. Draw a black rectangle for the keyboard background Begin with drawing the […] Try to do …. select the outline again. Drawing a rectangle and square shape Once your canvas is ready, activate the Rectangle Select Tool by clicking it on the toolbox. A computer keyboard is an input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system by pressing buttons, or keys. Draw the leftmost key. My most popular tutorial on, Sign up below to get the latest news plus, Illustrator Tutorial: Drawing a Piano Keyboard, Illustrator Tip #14: Pasting Smart Objects in Photoshop, Illustrator Tip #15: Converging Points Together Using Average Function, Illustrator Tutorial: Swimming Pool Water Reflections, Illustrator Tutorial: Create a Coffee Cup, I Was Able to Lose T h i r t y P o u n d s in Only a Month, 30 Best Wedding Fonts for Invitation Cards. Select the Rectangle Tool and set the fill to white and stroke to black (1 px) as shown in the Toolbox below. Drag the outline to a blank space on the screen. Ctrl+V . ... Peacock is the national bird of india and its one of the most colourful and stunning birds in the world. however the sound of the keys doen’t work!! Maybe you could space it out better? As you can imagine plankton is going to be a very easy tutorial. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide! Free for commercial use High Quality Images I'm the founder of Vector Diary. Click copy, and three keys will be positioned as shown below. Multiple sizes and related images are all free on Clker.com. Download 3,300+ Royalty Free Piano Outline Vector Images. Because the other layers are locked, you will only select the black keys. Keyboard Coloring Page Keyboard Coloring Page Key Coloring Page Key. Computer Keyboard Normal Keys Layout. Type the symbols and notes of your choosing. Opens the Outline Pen dialog box. Hi. Press OK. With the white rectangle selected, go to the Transform Panel and position the lower left corner to X: 16 px and Y: 16 px, as shown below. Position the strip above the keys to cover the rounded edges at the top. Shift+Insert . Press OK. With the black rectangle selected, go to the Transform Panel and position the lower left corner at X: 0 px and Y: 0 px, as shown below. You may have clip art or images to use. Hi, good post. I was wondering if you ever thought of changing the structure of your blog? Rename the layer “white keys”. Thanks for the help dude. Duplicate the fourth black key to create the fifth black key. Select the Rectangle Tool and set the fill to black and stroke to none as shown in the Toolbox below. Begin with drawing the main background of the keyboard. My tune is from one of my Phantom of the Opera favorites, simplified and spread out to fill the space above the keys. Paste . You can use keyboard symbols to create objects such as animals or people. All the extra parts leftover should be deleted. Click copy, and five keys will be positioned as shown below. See more ideas about keyboard symbols, funny text messages, emoji texts. With no objects selected, Select the Rectangle Tool and set the fill to black and stroke to none as shown in the Toolbox below. Pan Down . With the fifth black key selected, repeat the Move from the last step by pressing Cmd+D (Mac) or Ctrl+D (PC). Not sure when i’ll need to draw a keyboard specifically, but this def taught me some nice tips about the Transform effect! Check Out my latest and updated video tutorial on "How to Draw Anime Lineart with a PC Mouse - Photoshop CS6 Brush Setup Tutorial". Keyboard Outline With Rounded Keys Vectors PNG vector illustration graphic art design format. Decorate your text, with beautiful text flower symbols.Of course, emoji flowers have zero fragrance, but people mostly use them as a symbol of love and caring anyway. Great job though. In traditional evaluation, goals reflect the mission of the library. Sad plankton love heart meme classic mug. Press OK. With the rectangle selected, select from the menu Object, Path, Split into Grid. Pan Right . This is like the fourth tutorial i made so i’m learning illustrator ha ha ha, nice one, but i was thinking on one of those yamaha pianos. Still selected, Ungroup the letters with the shortcut Sh+Cmd+G (Mac) or Sh+Ctrl+G (PC), or access from the menu with Object, Ungroup. A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading. … Type a … Set the top center position to X: 25.5 px and Y: 62 px. Press OK. 2. Click once on the artboard and define a rectangle 5 px wide by 30 px height. Keep up the good work, oooooooooooooooooooooh coooooooooooool that’s awsome, So fun and easy to follow, thanks for sharing Sheryl . This keypad also doubles as a cursor keypad; the Num Lock key determines its behavior. It's not the same, but at least you don't have to destroy any living plants in the process. Create an outline Type a line or paragraph of text, and then press Enter. Set the Horizontal position to 9.5 px and make sure the Vertical is 0 px. Now the illustration is ready for the final touches of adding notes and musical elements. Select the Rectangle Tool, set the fill to none and choose a neutral color of choice for the stroke with the stroke size set to 0.5 px. Or you can simply press the R key on the keyboard. 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Certain regions in the United States are characterized by a higher prevalence of obesity, which suggests that a person’s socioeconomic, physical, and social environments can affect opportunities for healthy behaviors that might prevent excess weight gain. But what happens when people move from one neighborhood to another? A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that people who moved to more socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods gained additional weight.
Researchers used data from the Dallas Heart Survey (DHS), a probability-based sample of over 3,000 Dallas County residents aged 18-65 years. The study began between 2000 and 2002 and a seven-year follow-up was conducted between 2007 and 2009, at which time 1,835 participants completed a detailed survey, anthropometric measures, and laboratory testing. Each participant was linked to Dallas County census block groups, and a Neighborhood Deprivation Index (NDI) was calculated for each block group.
The NDI score was based on 21 variables from the 2000 U.S. Census to determine the socioeconomic status (SES) of each block group. Higher values of the NDI indicate a higher level of deprivation. Participants were asked 18 survey questions regarding their perception of the neighborhood to assess perceived neighborhood violence, physical environment, and social cohesion.
According to lead investigator Tiffany M. Powell-Wiley, MD, MPH, Division of Intramural Research, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, “Longitudinal studies specifically examining the relationship between neighborhood SES change and obesity as a cardiovascular risk factor are rare and have had methodologic limitations.
This study sheds important light on the impact that changes in neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation by moving can have on weight change and subsequent obesity.”
Among people who relocated, 263 participants moved to a higher-NDI neighborhood, 586 to a lower-NDI neighborhood, 47 participants moved but had no NDI change, and 939 participants remained in the same neighborhood. Those who moved to higher-NDI areas gained more weight compared to those who remained at the same NDI or moved to lower NDI (0.64 kg per 1-unit NDI increase).
The study also showed that among those who moved to higher-NDI neighborhoods, the impact of NDI change on weight gain increased for those who lived in a new neighborhood for more than four years, with a mean additional weight gain per 1-unit NDI increase of 0.85 kg.
The researchers concluded that “this study identifies exposure to higher-deprivation neighborhoods with moving as a risk factor for weight gain, and suggests a potential source of disparities that can be addressed through focused community-based public health initiatives. More broadly, addressing neighborhood deprivation as a risk factor for obesity and obesity-related cardiovascular disease requires consideration of public policy that can address sources of deprivation.”
Angela J. Beck
Elsevier Health Sciences
American Journal of Preventive Medicine


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