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Glendale—River Hills — The School Board named Shannon Kilton principal of Parkway School on July 30.
Kilton earned a bachelor of science in education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a master's degree in educational administration from National Lewis University.
Mary Dressel, administrative assistant to District Administrator Larry Smalley, said Kilton's last position in education was as principal of Decorah Elementary in West Bend. She left education in 2006 to devote time to a business in which she is a partner but missed education and decided to seek another job.
She will be paid $86,000 a year.
Haydee Smith, who was assistant principal at Glen Hills Middle School for the last three years, was named its principal as part of a re-organization. Smalley was half-time principal and half-time district administrator. Under the reorganization, he becomes full-time district administrator, Smith becomes principal and the assistant principal position was eliminated.
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I have a oil leak from my head gasket on my GSi. Mine is fitted with a catted C16SE engine. I have a modded E16SE head with a Piper cam and I'd like to fit it to the C16SE injection manifold and block etc.
The only problem I can see instanly is the E16SE has a mechanical EGR system on it which has a port built into the head, the C16SE does not. Now this can be welded up with no problems to over come this.
Are there any other differences that anyone else knows of? Im thinking along the lines on port shape on the inlet manifold (square/round type problem) not sure on spec with out stripping it.
The only reason was I bought a complete E16SE engine for my old GSi which was pre CAT.
My new GSi which is a late 93 with CAT has a C16SE engine in it. I can put the E16SE engine in my new Nova and it wont have to have a CAT test for the MOT as im using an older engine. Thing is the head gasket has sprung an oil leak and while ive got the head off i'd like to fit my E16SE head as its been ported etc to see if it boosts my power a bit as I wont be ready to fit the entire engine until next year, when Im planning to junk the injection and fit twin 40's.


How expensive is it to raise Atlantic
Atlantic Canada Regional Fact
Are parents in Atlantic Canada saving
- Thirty-four per cent of parents in Atlantic
Canada believe that it will cost more than $200,000 to raise a
child to the age of 18 (vs. 42% nationally), and 34% feel that it
will cost between $100,000 and $200,000 (vs. 31%
- When asked about costs to attend a Canadian
university, including living expenses, the majority of parents in
Atlantic Canada estimate that in 15 years it will cost between
$25,000 and $50,000 per year (65% vs. 63% nationally).
How many Atlantic Canadian parents have
- Nine out of ten parents in Atlantic Canada
say they aren’t saving enough:
- 9% say they are spending more money than
they earn (vs. 8% nationally).
- Nearly one-third are living paycheque to
paycheque with no savings (31% vs. 30% nationally).
- Almost half say they are able to save a
little each month but not enough (49% vs. 41%
- Only 4% say they are saving about 10% of
their earnings each month (vs. 13% nationally) and just 8% say they
are saving more than 10% (vs. 9% nationally).
About the TD Insurance Parents and
Finances survey From December 10-17, 2009, Vision Critical
- Angus Reid Public Opinion conducted the TD Insurance Parents and
Finances survey among 1,006 Canadian parents between the ages of 25
and 45 with children under 18. The margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
The results of the online survey have been statistically weighted
according to the most current education, gender and region census
data to ensure a representative sample. Discrepancies in or between
totals are due to rounding.
- Seventy-five per cent of parents say they
have life insurance, either through their workplace benefits
program or after purchasing a life insurance policy (vs. 79%
- The majority of parents in Atlantic Canada
who have life insurance do not believe their policy will leave
enough money to support their children to the age of 18 (61% vs.
- Parents in Atlantic Canada are the least
likely to have life insurance compared to parents in other regions
of the country. Twenty-five per cent say they do not have life
insurance (vs. 21% nationally).
- Of parents without life insurance, those in
Atlantic Canada are the most likely to feel they probably should
have it (61% vs. 56% nationally). They are also the most likely to
say they don’t have life insurance because they cannot
afford it (39% vs. 36% nationally).
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Paradigm Public Relations


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HealthGains & Wellness has made a name for itself over the past decade through its integrative approach to wellness. Although hormone replacement therapy is our bread and butter, it’s just one part of our program. Nutrition is another core component of the HealthGains mission.
Our dedicated medical staff will help identify which nutrition services are right for you. We offer an assortment of services including nutraceuticals, injectable supplements and a mobile Diet & Nutrition app. All of these have been designed to help you achieve your health goals, whether it’s to lose body fat or pack on some serious muscle.
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Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group announced Tuesday they have signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture charged with the development, production and commercialization of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases.
Under the terms of the agreement, Daimler will consolidate its current fuel cell activities in the joint venture and the Volvo Group will acquire 50 percent in the joint venture for the sum of approximately $554 million. The companies, two of the largest commercial truck manufacturers in the world, will be 50/50 partners in the joint venture, which will operate as an independent and autonomous entity. Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group will continue to be competitors in all other areas of business.
Daimler Truck AG Chairman Martin Daum calls the partnership “a milestone in bringing fuel cell powered trucks and buses onto our roads.” Daum says fuel cells are an important step in carbon-neutral transportation, and “a technology where Daimler has built up significant expertise through its Mercedes-Benz fuel cell unit over the last two decades.”
Both companies plan to offer heavy-duty vehicles with fuel cells for long-haul applications in the second half of the decade. In addition, other automotive and non-automotive use cases are also part of the new joint venture’s scope, the companies say.
“Electrification of road transport is a key element in delivering the so called Green Deal, a carbon neutral Europe and ultimately a carbon neutral world,” says Martin Lundstedt, Volvo Group president and CEO. “Using hydrogen as a carrier of green electricity to power electric trucks in long-haul operations is one important part of the puzzle, and a complement to battery electric vehicles and renewable fuels.”
The joint venture will include the operations in Nabern, Germany, headquarters of the Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell, with production facilities in Germany and Canada.
“Combining the Volvo Group and Daimler’s experience in this area to accelerate the rate of development is good both for our customers and for society as a whole,” Lundstedt adds. “By forming this joint venture, we are clearly showing that we believe in hydrogen fuel cells for commercial vehicles. But for this vision to become reality, other companies and institutions also need to support and contribute to this development, not least in order to establish the fuel infrastructure needed.”
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Valerie Capers On Piano Jazz
Valerie Capers is a pianist, composer and educator. The first blind graduate from the Juilliard School of Music, she is blessed with a diverse piano style that combines elements of Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, with some Chopin thrown in.
In this 1998 episode of Piano Jazz, Capers shows off her classical chops while soloing in "It Could Happen To You." Then, she and host Marian McPartland swing out in "Scrapple From The Apple."
Originally broadcast in the winter of 1998.
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This year's Fall Play at St. Mark's is "She Kills Monsters," a self-proclaimed "dramatic comedy" written by Vietnamese-American playwright and martial arts director Qui Nguyen. Performances will take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings—November 14-16—in the Putnam Family Arts Center's Black Box Theater.
The current St. Mark's production is directed by SM Theater Arts teacher Chris Kent and features a cast which includes Kian Sahani '20, Sydni Williams '22, Angela Li '19, Reily Scott '21, Will Lu '20, Anu Akibu '20, Bethany Batista '21, Illia Rebechar '20, Logan Matthews '22, Luke Lee '20, June Seong '19, Alexandra Chen '21, Rebecca Wu '22, and Reevie Fenstermacher '19.
Stage managers are Sierra Petties '20 and Felicity Keyzer-Pollard '22. Holden LeBlanc '22 is the sound operator. Aidan White '19 is responsible for the art design. The backstage crew includes Daniella Pozo '20, Ewan Leslie '22, Reina Wang '22, and Suha Choi '22.
The show is beautifully executed. Truly the "dramatic comedy" it claims to be, there are moments of both delightful humor and intense pathos. The cast is uniformly excellent and the production is first-rate. It tells a very different kind of story with a unique narrative style, and it is well worth seeing.
Seating is limited, so please contact Mr. Kent – email@example.com – if you'd like to come on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evenings, so you don't miss out. Performances start at 7:30 p.m.

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Family’s fears at ‘crazy fee’ for Anthony Martial
Anthony Martial, Manchester United’s new £58.8 million signing, admitted yesterday that his family were fearful about the pressure that will come with such a huge fee.
Facing the media for the first time, the 19-year-old striker also said that it was “quite crazy” to have become the most expensive teenager in world football.
United have agreed to pay Monaco £22 million up front for the France Under-21 striker, with a guaranteed £14.3 million spread over four years to follow and an additional £22.5 million in performance-related payments.
The cost of the deal caused shock waves in France, where Martial is regarded as one of the country’s most promising, albeit raw, talents, and the player admitted that his family had some misgivings over the size of

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The American tennis star Andy Roddick applauded the French Open organisers after they announced a massive 12.3 percent increase in prize money on Friday (May 12).
The total prize money assigned to the tournament is a record €49.6 million or about $54 million. An increase of over 12% compared to last year.
Most of the increase will come in the money allotted to players in the earlier rounds, with qualifiers and first-round losers pocketing significantly higher than they would have in 2022.
The former World number one believes that the benefits of increased reward money at Roland Garros was a welcome news, especially for players in the 90-105 ranking range.
Praising the organisers for the decision, the 40-year-old stated that he was "happy" to see such improvements in the sport.
"This is great news. You know, listen, it’s tough being in the 90-105 range on tour. And since the Challengers don’t offer much prize money, you have to motivate that level with a break in the top 104. And this is the payoff for being successful in those Challengers. So, props to Roland Garros, and happy to see it,” Roddick said in an interview.
Earlier, Novak Djokovic said that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay while also calling the latter a hot favourite for the upcoming French Open.
Alcaraz has won back-to-back tournaments in Barcelona and Madrid this year and became the world number one with a 6-4, 6-1 win over his fellow countrymen Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the ongoing Italian Open.
While talking about the favourites for the tournament, Djokovic wasn’t shy to mention his rival Nadal, who is unstoppable at Clay, but he couldn’t stop himself from calling Alcaraz one of the top contenders for the tournament as the youngster is in red-hot form.
“Of course, it depends on if Nadal is going to play in the French Open or not. But Alcaraz is one of the top favourites without any dilemma,” said the world number one.


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Elias Adjitiris was born in Smyrni in 1872 and was the son of a merchant. He was admitted in the Academy of fine Arts, Munich in 1893 and studied nature under Nikolaos Gysis.
His only surviving works are copies of famous artists such as Raffaello, Rembrant, Caulbach, Rieder etc. He exhibited these works at the large group exhibitions of Glaspalast.
Works in public collections: Koutlidis Collection, The National Gallery, Greece.
This work is after a painting of Gabriel von Max (1840-1915), the original in Neue Pinakothek in Munich.
Monkeys as Critics was presented by Gabriel von Max at the first Munich Annual Exhibition opened on 1st of July 1889.
Thirteen apes of varying shapes, sizes, and characters examine a painting visible to the viewer only by its golden frame. A label on the back of the canvas identifies the concealing image as Tristan and Isolde, and lists its selling price as 100,000 DM.
The work has been traditionally interpreted either as an expression of the artist's well-known fascination with Darwinian philosophy or as a satirical attack on art critics.
The painting was among the most cynical at the exhibition and ultimately the picture must be read as a satire on the jurors. A tremendous popular success at the exhibition, the work was ironically, awarded a second-class gold medal.


Expropriation BillCall for comments opened 10 December 2020 Share this page:
Submissions are now closed (since 28 February 2021)
The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure invites stakeholders and interested persons to submit written submissions on the Expropriation Bill [B23 - 2020].
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- Repeal the existing Expropriation Act 63 of 1975
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Southeastern Minnesota is characterized by an unusual type of geography called karst. It features rolling hills, hollows, caves, sinkholes, and dramatic bluffs and valleys.
These features, formed primarily of limestone, make the topography "porous" and make the area's water resources more challenging to protect. Contaminants can quickly find routes from the surface into groundwater. Petroleum and other chemicals leaking from underground storage tanks can quickly move into groundwater. Spilled manure can cause fish kills many miles from the release point. Chemicals used on the landscape can reappear at unexpected times and in unexpected locations.
Some features of karst geography:
- Subsurface drainage (lack of streams and other surface water) — When rainwater filters quickly into the soil, as in a karst landscape, water is not collected into streams and cannot cut valleys.
- Blind valleys terminate abruptly at a point where its stream sinks, or once sank, underground. Blind valleys are completely enclosed valleys that water cannot flow out of on the surface.
- Disappearing streams are surface streams that run into holes in the ground and partially or completely cease flowing on the surface
- Sinkholes are closed depressions caused by a collapse of soil or overlying formation above fractured or cavernous bedrock
- Springs — Any natural discharge of water from rock or soil onto the surface of the land or into a body of water. Disappearing streams may re-emerge at springs.
Protecting water in karst region
In karst landscapes, the distinction between groundwater and surface water is blurry. Groundwater may emerge as a spring, flow a short distance above ground, only to vanish in a disappearing stream, and perhaps re-emerge farther downstream again as surface water. This connection between groundwater and streams makes southeastern Minnesota home to many cold-water streams, where trout and other important species thrive. In addition, pollution affecting groundwater can quickly threaten a stream, and the animals and plants living there. And contaminated surface water can easily become groundwater pollution, and pose a health risk to those using it for drinking.
Another concern is the potential for carbonate bedrock beneath liquid storage basins to collapse, which has been reported in many states, including North Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. Municipal sewage lagoons have collapsed in three southeastern Minnesota communities (Altura, Bellechester, and Lewiston) since 1976. All three were built in similar hydrogeologic settings: shallow carbonate bedrock beneath a thin layer of sand or sandstone. Geologists theorize that the lagoons’ high leakage rates saturated the sandy material beneath with carbonate-poor water, which readily dissolved the underlying carbonate bedrock, or washed soil into preexisting solution cavities. The collapsed lagoons sent millions of gallons of wastewater into the aquifer.
Karst data and publications
Investigation to support watershed planning efforts in southeast Minnesota, specifically the geologic controls on nitrate transport in the region, including nitrate in groundwater that is the source of baseflow to streams. (Runkel, Anthony C., et al.; Minnesota Geological Survey, 2014)
This report and associated database summarize the results of various projects where MGS staff investigated the location and stratigraphic position of southeastern Minnesota springs. (Steenberg, Julia R; Runkel, Anthony C; Minnesota Geological Survey, 2018)
Information from nearly 400 groundwater traces in Minnesota, most conducted using fluorescent dyes
Cave explorations by Martin Larsen (Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District) shine a light on water quality and farming practices in southeastern Minnesota. (MN Conservation Volunteer article)
This white paper documents the state of the science for describing, understanding, and quantifying the relation of subsurface drainage (drain tiling) to groundwater resources. (Minnesota Ground Water Association, 2018)
Pollution prevention is the best strategy for protecting water quality in the karst region. Learn more through these technical resources:
- Siting manure storage areas in Minnesota's Karst Region - State requirements (wq-f8-13)
- Stormwater BMPs for Karst areas
- Minnesota Geological Survey
- Springs, Springsheds, and Karst (MN Dept. of Natural Resources)
- Groundwater Protection Rule (MN Dept. of Ag)
- Southeast Minnesota groundwater resources (MN Dept. of Ag)
- Minnesota Geospatial Commons: Karst and Spring Inventory and Bedrock Sensitivity Maps
- Minnesota Groundwater Association


Friends Bag of Books Sale to start Sept. 1
Although the spring book sale was cancelled, the Friends of Cary Library have announced the upcoming Bag of Books Sale will start Sept. 1.
Residents can stop by the library entrance at 1874 Massachusetts Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays for bags of gently used books, packed according to COVID-19 protocol.
Patrons can select sealed, category/genre-labelled bags of children’s fiction, nonfiction, young adult or adult fiction, mysteries, nonfiction and more. A surprise pre-bagged bundle of six to eight adult books or 10 children’s books is $5, occasionally $10 for things like art books. The sale is cash only, no change.
The Friends encourage browsers and buyers to observe social distancing and to wear a face covering. The Friends are also not accepting book donations at this time.


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MANILA, Philippines — Basketball star Marc Pingris spent Holy Week with his wife Danica Sotto and their children, enjoying a beach outing at Lingayen Beach.
In his Instagram stories, Marc shared photos of their family vacation in Pangasinan, his hometown.
This comes after Marc denied cheating allegations involving actress Kim Rodriguez. He clarified that there is no truth to the rumors circulating about him and Kim, emphasizing that they were simply together at a basketball event and another occasion where Kim was the muse of their team.
Kim also denied the allegations through her manager Ogie Diaz, stating that the viral photos showing her with Marc were misleading. She explained that she was on her way to Subic with friends when they stopped at a gasoline station where the photos were taken.
Moreover, Kim refuted the photo of her and Marc at the Sydney Opera House, explaining that she was with two friends on a vacation in Australia. She dismissed any speculation related to the photo, highlighting that it is common for tourists to take pictures at the Opera House in Sydney.

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Self-assembled nanostructures of zwitterionic octaphosphanatoporphyrin 1, of either nanoparticles or nanorods, depending on small changes in the pH, is demonstrated based on the J-aggregates. Porphyrin 1 self-assembled into nanosphere aggregates with a diameter of about 70-80 nm in the pH range 5-7, and nanorod aggregates were observed at pH 8.5. Hydrogen bonding, pi-pi stacking and hydrophilic interactions play important roles in the formation of this nanostructure morphology. Nanostructures were characterized by UV/Vis absorbance, fluorescence, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). This interesting pH dependent self-assembly phenomenon could provide a basis for development of novel biomaterials.


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The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 60% of cats are overweight or obese. In animals, fat starts to accumulate around internal organs before it’s visible from the outside. That means by the time you notice your cat is gaining weight, her health may already be negatively affected. A 10-pound cat only needs about 200 calories a day.
Being overweight or obese doesn’t just affect how your cat looks, it also increases her risk for many health problems including:
Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance
If your cat does become overweight or obese, talk with your veterinarian about ways to get your cat back to a healthy weight. This could include a change in diet or starting an exercise program. Your veterinarian can help you to find a solution that works for you and your cat.
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 59% of dogs are overweight or obese. In animals, fat starts to accumulate around internal organs before it’s visible from the outside. That means by the time you notice your dog has gained weight, his health may already be negatively affected.
Being overweight or obese doesn’t just affect how your dog looks, it also increases his risk for many health problems including:
Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance
If your dog does become overweight or obese, talk with your veterinarian about ways to get your pup back to a healthy weight. This could include a change in diet or starting an exercise program. Your veterinarian can help you find a solution that works best for you and your dog.
As adorable as dogs may look in Halloween costumes, it’s important to prioritize safety and comfort over style and cuteness. If you’re planning to dress up your dog for Halloween, here are some tips to keep in mind:
Make sure the costume fits properly and doesn’t interfere with your dog’s sight, hearing, breathing, or movement.
Avoid costumes with pieces that can be tripped over or chewed off.
Never leave your pet unsupervised while dressed up.
Don’t remove your dog’s collar or ID tag.
If your dog has a thick coat, choose a lightweight costume to prevent overheating.
Do a dress rehearsal before the big day. If after a few attempts, your pet rejects the costume, don’t force it.
As fun and festive as the holiday season may be, it can be a confusing and dangerous time for our pets. Decorations pose unique risks and that includes Christmas trees.
If your celebration includes setting up a tree, be sure to take precautions to keep pets safe. Here are 8 tree-trimming tips to keep in mind:
8 Ways to Pet-proof Your Christmas Tree
Opt for plastic or wooden ornaments instead of glass, which can break and cause injury.
Avoid using edible decorations to reduce temptation.
Toss out the tinsel — it can cause severe damage to your pet’s intestinal tract if ingested.
String lights and power cords can cause oral burns and electric shock if chewed. Hang them near the top of the tree or skip them altogether.
Anchor your tree to the wall or ceiling to prevent pets from knocking it over.
Sweep up pine needles, which can cause GI upset or a foreign body obstruction if too many are swallowed.
Cover up the tree stand to prevent pets from drinking the water, which can contain pesticides, fertilizer, or bacteria.
Don’t put wrapped gifts under the tree, especially if there’s food inside. Keep presents in a safe place until it’s time to open them.
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) is a highly contagious and usually fatal virus that affects both wild and domestic (“pet”) rabbits. The virus can be transmitted not only from rabbit to rabbit, but via food, bedding, or other contaminated materials.
A vaccination for the virus has existed for years in Europe and other parts of the world, but not in the United States. In October 2021, a new U.S.-developed vaccine received emergency authorization from the USDA. In preliminary studies, the vaccine proved highly effective in preventing disease with minimal side effects.
The vaccine series consists of the initial vaccine and a booster shot approximately 3 weeks after the initial dose. A rabbit is considered fully protected two weeks after the booster shot.


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Three injured in seperate accidents
Hannah R. Marlowe, 19, of 306 Court Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, was treated in Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison after she was hurt in a two-car crash in Warwick Township at 5:05 p.m. Thursday.
State troopers of the New Philadelphia post of the Ohio Highway Patrol said Marlowe was driving north on Edwards Ridge Road when she lost control of her 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. Troopers said Marlowe’s car went partially off the left side, then came back on the road and hit an oncoming 2011 Ford Mustang driven by Robert E. Justice, 59, of Mount Sterling. A passenger in the Mustang, Donzella Justice, 52, also of Mount Sterling, was treated in Aultman Hospital in Canton.
Marlowe was cited for failure to control and operating a vehicle while under the influence.
Doris J. Jenkins, 78, of 7044 Echo Lake Road NE, New Philadelphia, was treated in Union Hospital in Dover after she was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Goshen Township at 6:11 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers said Jenkins was driving east on Route 39 when she failed to slow for stopped traffic and drove off the right side of the road.
Jenkins’ 2002 Ford Escape hit a utility pole and a sign and overturned onto its left side. She was cited for failure to control.

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Found and discarded objects, 118 cm x 118cm (including: ex boyfriend's shirts, stained textiles, waste threads, electrical wire, trash bags...)
Nests are spaces of function and comfort. They are used to raise young, to court, to mate, to seek shelter - all things we affiliate with notions of 'home'. However, as queer individuals who are often refused by society, we have to craft our own spaces, communities and worlds. The work is a rumination on such processes of queer worldmaking and invites viewers to sit in the nest, take shelter and revel in the salvage. Although it is an inviting, soft, and brightly coloured textile work, the sculpture is only big enough for one person to sit in at a time. The physical awkwardness that the sculpture instills in the viewer furthers associations with notions of 'fitting' and not 'fitting in' - that both heteronormative and queer spaces can spaces can be hostile and unwelcoming at times, leading to feelings of discomfort and alienation.


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Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, with a wide range of variations. It can be very exciting and thrilling, as well as frustrating and disappointing when you aren’t winning. However, it’s important to remember why you started playing poker in the first place, and to stay the course even when the strategy you are using isn’t producing the results you want.
There are many mental benefits to playing poker, and it can help you become a better person in general. The game teaches you how to make decisions under pressure and how to remain calm in stressful situations. It also teaches you how to read other players and watch for tells, which are the small things that show what type of hand they are holding. For example, if a player fiddles with his or her chips or rings, this is usually a sign that they are nervous and have a strong hand.
It also teaches you how to calculate odds, which is a useful skill in any situation in life. Lastly, it improves your patience by forcing you to remain calm in tough situations. These are skills that you can apply in your everyday life and will serve you well as a businessperson, parent or otherwise.
The best way to learn how to play poker is to practice with a friend and take it slow. When you’re learning, try to only bet with money that you’re comfortable losing, and never put all of your chips in a single hand. This is not only good for your bankroll, but it’s also courteous to the other players at the table.
Poker can be a very social game, as you will often find yourself sitting around a table with people from all walks of life and backgrounds. This can be a great way to meet new people and expand your circle of friends. It can also be a fun and exciting way to spend time with old friends.
There are a few different ways to play poker, but the most common is to make a bet and then call or raise other players’ bets based on the strength of your own hand. It’s important to understand the rules of each game, as well as the betting structure. For example, the blind bet is usually much smaller than the ante, and the first player to act has the option to call or raise.
It’s also a good idea to study the different types of hands, and know what beats what. A royal flush beats a straight, three of a kind beats two pair, and five of a kind beats four of a kind. Knowing this can give you a huge advantage when it comes to reading other players at the table. Also, don’t be afraid to fold if you are not feeling confident about your hand. You can always play another hand later on if you want to increase your chances of winning!

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Composite Application Guidance for WPF and Silverlight v2.0 (PRISM) Released ...
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The warm weather is good outside your house, but when the hotness starts affecting your comfort inside the house, you might need to do something about it. Ultimately, a hot or warm house can result in the need for a cooling appliance to keep your home and yourself calm and relaxed.
Moreover, if you want to keep your comfort zone cool and airy, this might be the time to invest in a Window Fan. These fans are lighter on pockets and don’t make a lot of difference in the electricity bills.
Consequently, these window fans will not just efficiently regulate the ventilation of the rooms. But also require less energy consumption than an air conditioner or stand-up or tower pedestal fans.
Furthermore, these window fans are specifically designed to fit in your existing window frame without the need for any drilling or screwing. Also, it is easy to install it and remove it from the window when no longer needed.
The interesting part,
These window fans are constructed to the working mechanism that involves both front and back sides. Thus, they can throw the warm air outside of the window and bring the cooler air inside.
However, based on the weather conditions and other atmospheric aspects, it is challenging to invest in the correct product. Due to the availability of multiple window fans in Canada, it is confusing to identify the best one among all.
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To help our readers, we have tested some popular window fan brands to acknowledge their pros and cons. Plus, explain to you what properties to look for while purchasing a window fan for yourself.
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Things to consider before buying a window fan in Canada
The best guide is here for you on how you can buy the best window fan for your home while living in Canada.
You should see the mechanized vibration for extending the airflow area. The speed of the fan should be at least one.
The most important thing is that you can easily change the height of the fan, and accommodate it according to the way you are sitting. Don’t forget to see its wattage and velocity.
Top 4 Window Fans Canada
Here’s the list of the top 4 leading window fans to look for:
1. iPower 20 Inch Shutter Exhaust Fan with Reasonable Price
Our first pick is considered one of the best options for commercial areas and garages. This exhaust fan is powerful enough to instantly get rid of the moisture, dust, excess heat, and odors from busy and polluted areas.
Moreover, the iPower Shutter Exhaust Fan is packed with all assembling and accessories to start using it right away. Furthermore, the unit can easily be installed on walls or window openings without any hassle.
However, there’s only a need for an electrical hardwire during the installation process to keep it fit and tight in its place.
Apart from installation aspects, the iPower Shutter Exhaust Fan features gravity shutters with an automated mechanism. These shutters are capable of opening and closing simultaneously in order to maintain the cooling performance inside.
Moreover, the fan is incorporated with a 125W motor thermally protected and completely lubricated for long life and high performance. Furthermore, this window fan is equipped with a thermostat to optimize the cooling according to the requirement.
Plus, the blades and shutters of a fan are manufactured with rust-resistant aluminum that enhances the durability and efficiency of the unit. This makes the fan a suitable pick for ventilating the garage, greenhouse, or attic.
The iPower Shutter Exhaust Fan is an ideal pick for an isolated garage or greenhouse. However, it is necessary to fit incorrectly and remove protective films, etc., to avoid any discomfort or malfunctioning in the unit.
2. Bionaire Whole-House Triple Window Fan with Adjustable Thermostat
The renowned Bionaire window fan is popular among shoppers due to its impressive technology and highly efficient performance. It comprises 3 fans working that can be controlled independently with the control system.
Moreover, the Bionaire window fan Canada is equally beneficial for both indoors and outdoors. They are helpful for homes, air circulation in tight areas, and garages.
Furthermore, these window fans are constructed with 3 number of speeds and an adjustable thermostat to regulate the cooling requirements. They are amazingly efficient and can be installed both vertically or horizontally.
Among all the fantastic features, the Bionaire Whole-House Triple Window Fan can be easily installed with no hassle. It comes with a firm-fit locking technology to ensure the extender screen fitting, i.e. now you can fit it in your window without obstructing the outside view.
Furthermore, the fans are equipped with 40% enhanced air velocity, making them more powerful and robust. It offers a reversible airflow by manually moving the fan to the backside to inhale the fresh air from outside and exhale the warm inside air outside simultaneously.
The Bionaire Whole-House triple Window Fan with an adjustable thermostat is an amazing technology with incredible features and affordable rates.
Despite being lightweight, the fan is powerful enough to regulate air circulation effectively. With its powerful blades, it can efficiently deliver strong airflow in a defined area. However, the only thing that comes up is the noise issue which can be neglected as long as you get cool and fresh air.
3. Holmes Dual 8″ Blade Twin Window Fan with Manual Controls
Our third pick is something specifically designed by Holmes Dual Twin Window Fan to accommodate double-hung or slider windows effectively. We can consider them as the perfect window fan Canadian tires in today’s era.
Moreover, they have an adjustable extender screen and extender panel to secure the fan in large windows. Plus, they construct the extender tops with an aluminum lock to ensure the firm and stable positioning of the fan.
Furthermore, these window fans also contain an electrically independent reversible motor to allow better airflow, exhaust, and air circulation. With a manual controlling system, they have a 120AC outlet.
Regardless of the good or bad airflow outside the house, these Holmes Dual Blade Twin Window Fans are able to neutralize its effects with 3-speed settings and a manual thermostat to regulate the normal temperature inside.
Consequently, the motor of these window fans contains water-resistant material to ensure 100% efficiency on rainy days. You can easily enjoy a cooler rainy breeze and air while relaxing on your couch.
Moreover, if the fan doesn’t seem to be working properly, adjust the airflow slider by switching its direction for correct troubleshooting. The fan will start throwing a powerful airflow.
With a quiet and pretty amazing airflow, these operational Holmes Dual Blade Twin Window Fans are actually for sliding windows, ideally for bedrooms and living rooms.
Even though the fan doesn’t come with a remote control it is sometimes a hassle in the middle of the night. Apart from that, the fan possesses excellent efficiency and provides a refreshing feel in hot weather.
4. Holmes Dual Blade Digital Window Fan With Programmable Thermostat Control
Holmes digital window fan is perfect for keeping your home comfortable all year round. This dual-blade window fan from Holmes is designed to give optimal airflow in your home. In medium-sized rooms with two-speed settings and a programmable thermostat, you can maintain a comfortable temperature at a comfortable level at all times.
Moreover, this window fan is ready to use as soon as it is installed. You can install it on the window by extending the panels and reinforcing them.
The two-blade design creates a powerful breeze, while the programmable thermostat control allows you to set your ideal temperature. Additionally, you can set the fan to run for one, two, or four hours with the built-in timer. And with the quiet operation and energy-efficient design, this fan is perfect for any room in your home. The expandable side panels and adjustable extender help secure the fan into larger windows, while the water-resistant motors allow for use in rainy conditions. White is a clean, timeless finish that offers a clean, contemporary appearance.
Holmes twin-bladed digital fan gives you ultimate control over your comfort. Getting up every time to adjust the speed is a little uncomfortable. With its easy-to-use digital interface, you can set the fan to operate at your desired speed and temperature, making it the ideal way to keep your home cool and comfortable all summer.
Thanks to its dual-blade design, this fan also provides powerful air circulation to help keep your living space fresh and comfortable, making it a great choice for any home.
Practically, a window fan is the first thing that comes into our minds when the summer hits our doors. Every consumer starts looking for beneficial, pocket-friendly, and less energy-consuming options.
Though the style and power of these window fans can not beat the efficiency of air conditioners, to some extent, they can contribute to minimizing the effect of the hot climate.
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US - West Virginia governor Joe Manchin has set aside over US$700m for the ailing Teachers Retirement System, which currently has unfunded liabilities of more than $5bn.
As part of his 2007 budget, Manchin dedicated $384.5m on top of the originally scheduled debt payment of $333.9m, a move expected to save state taxpayers approximately $651m in interest payments during the next 29 years.
“In a responsible manner we have managed to significantly pay down our debts while also giving much needed multi-year increases to our teachers for the first time in 15 years,” said Manchin.
“While we are continuing to work with the legislature on taking these efforts further in the future, especially in the area of teacher recruitment, we believe that our actions this year have been a major step in the right direction.”
The average state employee/teacher PEIA premium is set increase $13 a month, while the teacher pay raise amounts to $1350 this year with additional increment increases over the next three years based upon years of experience.
Manchin said those increment increases were substantially important for teachers because, every teacher with at least 14 years of experience would now receive at least a $570 experience increment every year.
“This is West Virginia’s first comprehensive teacher pay package in more than 15 years and is focused on our teachers with experience and education whose knowledge we need to make our education system the best it can possibly be for our children so that they can be prepared for the jobs of the 21st Century,” he said.
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Police have released a photo of a second suspect who may be involved in the tazing of a security guard at a northwest Oklahoma City Target store.
On March 16, security stopped a man suspected of stealing Xbox games from the store on May near Northwest Expressway. While the guard's back was turned, the man's friend stunned the guard with a Taser. Both suspects then ran from the store.
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After weeks of speculation about a wide-ranging reshuffle that would present voters with the Conservative government’s 2024 election line-up, Rishi Sunak instead opted for a play-it-safe tweak of his top team.
The timing was weird – no one holds a reshuffle in August, even on the last day, unless their hand is forced, suggesting that Ben Wallace, whose resignation triggered Thursday’s minor shake-up, was impatient to leave the government.
Replacing Mr Wallace, a Boris Johnson stalwart whose popularity in the Conservative party made him virtually unsackable, with his own loyal lieutenant Grant Shapps as Defence Secretary, and promoting his former special adviser and close political ally Claire Coutinho to Energy and Net Zero, shows how little authority the Prime Minister has over the Tory party.
This is not to say Mr Shapps, who sat in Cabinet on the first day of the Conservative-led government in 2010, lacks experience, or that Ms Coutinho, the first from the 2019 intake to become a Cabinet minister, does not have the talent to run a ministerial department.
But a leader in a stronger position would have told Mr Wallace to wait a bit longer, until the start of the new term in Westminster, and triggered a full shake-up of the Cabinet where he could sack those who are not pulling their weight, promote those who are more qualified – Penny Mordaunt at Defence for example – without fearing they might overshadow him.
Instead, ministers will go into Tory conference in October unsure how long they will be in their current roles before an expected fuller reshuffle later this year.
Having Conservative ministers wandering round the Midland Hotel in Manchester in a holding pattern doesn’t exactly engender loyalty or enthusiasm to fight for a fifth term.
Conservative MPs are already quitting in their droves – the latest total is nearly 50 – leaving the Tory ranks low on morale to fight the next election.
Mr Sunak’s decision to tack to the right in the run-up to the election – watering down his net zero agenda and focus on policies on immigration and crime – has alienated more centrist Conservative MPs. Green Tories are hoping that Ms Coutinho’s appointment will restore some sense on green issues, but she is unlikely to have the freedom to be radical so close to the election.
Reshuffles, if executed well, can re-energise governments and boost prime ministers. Mr Sunak has to hope that he has the authority to conduct one of those before he goes to the country next year.


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I've mentioned a few times that I currently live with my parents. The reason for this is that I was laid off a while back, and it took me a while to find a new job. Due to that and a crippling amount of student loan debt, I have been unable to support myself financially. My parents have been kind enough to let me live with them while getting back on my feet. Now that I've accomplished the grand, seemingly impossible feats of rebuilding my credit, paying off a few things, and finding a good job, I'm ready to flee the nest for good. I've been trying desperately to put money back every month in an attempt to save a certain amount for a down payment on a house. Well, yesterday I received every single cent I was trying to save. It was completely out of the blue...and not a handout. It was money that I had earned, I just expected it to be a much smaller amount. I was so overwhelmed, and told my brother to bring me a blanket because I was in shock.
Good things are happening. I'm not used to good things happening...but I am so grateful. I had made my great declaration of 'seeing the light at the end of the tunnel' in yesterday's 2nd post before I received my check. That happy moment just drove home the need and desire to put this entire last year completely behind me. I've got too much to look forward to to be unhappy about it anymore. I am going to focus on all the good things that are happening, and look forward to the great things to come.


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This is our itinerary during Christmas and New Year. We are two families with 3 kids (age 5, 6 and 8). We have booked the activities in the itinerary (indicated as "Reserved") so we are all set with those. My questions are:
1. What can you recommend for each day after we are done with the main morning activity? It must be kid-friendly and kid-doable!
2. Is it worth visiting Tabacon Hot Springs?
3. Are there any must-eat restaurants that you can recommend?
4. Is my estimate of time required for driving correct? We have rented a SUV, and will be downloading a EZFind Costa Rica map.
Fly into San Jose, pick up car and drive to Hotel in Alajuela .
See Poás Volcano [45mins drive; reach before 10AM before clouds over the volcano]
See La Paz Waterfall gardens [20 mins drive]
Leave for Arenal (9 AM; 3-4 hrs drive)
Afternoon, go to Tabacon Hot Springs (Day Pass Entrance Only)
Sky Tram and Sky Walk (unguided) at Arenal Volcano National Park [Reserved]
Cano Negro boat tour [Reserved]
Drive and hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Leave for Monteverde (10 AM; 4-5 hrs drive)
Guided Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve [Reserved]
The Bat Jungle
Evening, see Ranario (Frog Pond)
Ziplining Canopy Tour [Reserved]
Hidden Valley Night Tour
Leave for Manuel Antonio (10 AM; 5-6 hrs drive)
Stop by Tarcoles river bridge to see the wild crocodiles
Horseback ride to forest and waterfalls [Reserved]
Relax and spend time at the Playa Espadilla public beach
Early morning guided hike to Manuel Antonio National Park [Reserved]
Spend rest of the day at a beach (#3) inside the park
Damas Estuary Boat Trip [Reserved]
Leave for Alajuela (10 AM; 3-4 hrs drive). Return car.
Fly out of Alajuela/San Jose
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Experts worry that the widening gap could ultimately derail the market's recovery
Southwest Florida housing is now less affordable than it was at the onset of the Great Recession — and experts see the problem worsening.
A robust housing recovery is primarily to blame, fanned by a recent surge in investor buying and pent-up demand from retirees.
But the region's job market also is a contributing factor, experts say, because wages have largely failed to keep pace with housing appreciation — leaving retail workers, teachers and single mothers, especially, dedicating a greater portion of their pay to housing.
At the same time, rising mortgage interest rates and apartment rents are climbing to decade highs and compounding the problem, experts note.
Economists fear that the widening affordability gap could ultimately derail the housing recovery because it is edging some young professionals and lower-income families out of the market. That, in turn, could chill the cycle of move-up buyers for years to come.
“The available housing stock is in a higher price range than it has been the last four or five years, and that's a ding on affordability,” said John Tuccillo, chief economist at the Florida Realtors trade group. “But median incomes also are down, and that's another ding on affordability.
“This is a real issue.”
Based on an index that measures median home prices against family wages, Southwest Florida is among a growing number of metro areas nationwide where housing has become considerably less affordable.
For the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area, 64.3 percent of new and existing homes sold from Jan. 1 to March 31 were affordable to families earning the region's median family income of $57,300, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Home Builders.
That Housing Opportunity Index is down from 67.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013, and 74.9 in the initial quarter of last year.
The index is a measure of housing affordability based on government household earnings estimates, homes sales collected from court records and mortgage financing conditions as reported for specific areas by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Southwest Florida's affordability index has steadily declined since late 2011, slipping to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2008, records show.
The slide occurred as median home prices in Southwest Florida rose to $165,000 last year. Median family incomes in the area, meanwhile, fell by $2,600 during the first three months of this year to $57,300 — their lowest level since late 2005.
In all, housing in 172 other cities nationwide is now considered more affordable than in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.
“Your first responders, your teachers and your police are now having a hard time finding housing in Sarasota,” said Rose Quint, assistant vice president of survey research for the National Association of Home Builders. “This is the pattern a lot of the metropolitan statistical areas have seen.”
Tougher to attain
Real estate in Southwest Florida remains more affordable than during the real estate bubble of the mid-2000s, with housing here only slightly less affordable than the national index average of 65.5 percent.
But if homeownership becomes even tougher to attain for middle-class families, it could cause a sharp drop in home sales, further increase apartment rents and even prompt job losses in sectors tied to housing, like construction, analysts warn.
The problem is especially acute in areas like Southwest Florida, where wages are traditionally tied to lower paying service industries such as tourism, health care, retail and agriculture.
As a result, working families are forced to compete with baby boomers who have migrated to Florida for retirement homes after waiting out the Great Recession, and investment giants like Wall Street's Blackstone Group that are buying foreclosures for rental conversions.
“This is the story of Sarasota and Manatee,” said Pat Neal, the head of Neal Communities, a prolific area homebuilder. “We had about five years of good affordability, and that door is about to close again.”
Although Neal strives to offer a mix of home price points, about 80 percent of his firm's houses are sold to empty nesters and active adults without children.
Neal's more modest homes, which are aimed at families and young professionals, have increased in price from roughly $106,900 in 2009 to about $160,000 today.
Neal also believes the area's affordability problem will get worse before it gets better, the result of stagnating wages and a continued rise in home prices.
So does Sarasota landlord Harvey Vengroff, whose portfolio of 1,000 lower-income rentals is full with a growing waiting list.
“Everyone needs a place to live, but the people who work for a living just can't afford it right now,” Vengroff said.

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Prototype Demonstration of Gamma Insensitive Centrifugally Tensioned Metastable Fluid Neutron / Alpha Detector
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Tensioned metastable fluid detectors are a novel detector concept with a wide array of potential uses. A particularly interesting application is as a real-time alpha and neutron detector that is also insensitive to gamma rays. This type of detector could have many uses for safeguards and nonproliferation including reprocessing facilities and border protection. For safeguards facilities, the detector could be used to perform online measurements of alpha-emitting nuclides such as uranium and plutonium in the reprocessing fluids. The online measurements could include dissolver tank fluids and products solution fluids where conventional detector use is infeasible. In this research, an initial characterization of one version of the tensioned metastable fluid detector (TMFD) was performed. A TMFD works by putting a fluid under negative pressure or tension. Once under tension, small amounts of energy can cause the tensioned molecules in the fluid to burst apart forming a visible bubble. The small amount of energy can come from nuclear particles such as alphas and neutrons. Another key concept of the TMFD is that the amount of energy needed to form a bubble is dependent on the negative pressure of the fluid. By varying the negative pressure, only particles of a desired energy or higher would form bubbles in the system allowing for a form of spectroscopy. The spectroscopy could be used, along with a volume measurement, to quantify the amount of uranium or plutonium in the reprocessing fluid. The initial characterization was performed using gamma, neutron, and alpha radiation. The gamma-ray tests were performed using an external 137Cs source next to the system. Several neutron tests were performed using an external 252Cf sourceincluding a test to verify compliance with the inverse square law and a test varying the pressure of the TMFD to test spectroscopy uses. Last, alpha-radiation tests were conducted using various amounts of depleted uranium dissolved in the working fluid of the detector. This study confirmed that the detector system is insensitive to low amounts of gamma-rays. It also confirmed that by varying the negative pressure in the detector, different energy neutrons could be detected. Last, the study confirmed that the detector could be used to detect alpha particles in real time but that additional work was needed on the design to ensure reliable results. The TMFD can be used to detect alpha particles and neutrons and is insensitive to gamma-rays. However, the current design of the system is a prototype and must be redesigned in order to be used in a reprocessing facility. Also, a lower negative pressure is needed for neutron detection compared to alpha detection. The pressure discrepancy would cause the detector to be unable to detect alpha particles in a large neutron radiation field making the detector unusable at the dissolver tank, but still usable for the reprocessing product lines.
Martin, John Francis (2015). Prototype Demonstration of Gamma Insensitive Centrifugally Tensioned Metastable Fluid Neutron / Alpha Detector. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from


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Retail News Breaks Archives
Costco raises profile of its pharmacies
August 28th, 2012
ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Few other pharmacies fill as clear a niche as those operated by Costco Wholesale Corp. “I think the single thing that most sets us apart is low price,” senior vice president of pharmacy Victor Curtis says.
For example, the warehouse club chain’s 436 pharmacies offer the Costco Member Prescription Program, which provides one of the industry’s few money-saving alternatives for patients without prescription drug coverage. Costco members without prescription drug benefits or with poor insurance coverage who enroll in the program pay even less for some prescriptions than what Costco members with insurance pay for the same drug or a therapeutically equivalent alternative.
Executives say the program is just one of several efforts over the past few years to raise the profile of Costco pharmacies.
One area where the company has focused much of its effort has been in providing adult vaccinations.
More than 300 Costco pharmacists — representing about 60% of the retailer’s clubs — have been certified as immunizers in 25 states across the country and provide patients with a wide variety of vaccinations that include two types of hepatitis, HPV, pneumonia, shingles and tetanus.
The company’s pharmacies also offer flu shots that are administered by a third party that executives say can provide the immunizations in a more efficient manner.
Curtis says that, going forward, Costco expects to increase the number of different vaccines it makes available to its patients as it looks to broaden its offering of clinical services.
“We have been focusing more on medication therapy management, disease state management and adherence programs,” he says. “All of these are growing at Costco, and now we are looking at how to provide these services to payers and help reduce their overall spend on health care.”
Like so many other community pharmacy operators, Costco continues to look for ways to give its pharmacists more time to counsel patients and provide services beyond just prescription filling.
For instance, Curtis says, Costco has three central fill facilities that handle 46% of all of the prescriptions it dispenses annually. The centers, in the areas of the country that have the highest concentrations of high-volume pharmacies, are all located west of the Rocky Mountains, he notes.
The next step in the centralization process, Curtis says, will be central processing, a step that will further reduce the need for pharmacists to spend their time behind the counter.
“I think it is really important that we find ways to shift more of the pharmacists’ time towards patient care,” he says. “Greater use of central fill and central processing of prescriptions will help us to do that.”
Providing more than prescription filling is nothing new for Costco. The company was one of the first community pharmacy chains to offer free health screenings for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and allergies, and it has continued to make these services a centerpiece of its pharmacy operation.
Last year the company added osteoporosis and healthy heart screenings to its list of clinical services when it held one-day screenings in 121 warehouse clubs in 36 states.
Curtis admits that while Costco cannot compete with community pharmacies in other trade classes on a convenience level, it is more than capable of competing on price. The company’s generics program, for instance, offers a 90-day supply of many drugs for $10 or less.
For Costco shoppers, the pharmacy has become a central feature in every warehouse club. All 436 Costco outlets in the United States have a pharmacy department, and the company generates an estimated $1.6 billion a year in prescription sales.
The popularity of the company’s pharmacies has helped it to attract more customers over the past few years. Costco reported earlier this year, for instance, that 2011 saw its members shop the company’s warehouse clubs 4% more often than they did in 2010, and spend about 5% more per trip.


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No simple fix for Delta
Conflict grows between Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water demands and endangered species
A team of researchers assigned with analyzing the environmental state of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta concluded there is no easy way to reconcile the growing conflict between endangered species and water demands.
The new study, released by the National Research Council, was conducted over two years by 17 scientists who found a multitude of reasons for the Delta’s decline rather than one single cause, according to The Sacramento Bee. The Delta, which is a source of water for 25 million Californians, has been strained by water diversions, pollution and invasive species. Since 2002, populations of nine native-fish species have decreased dramatically, prompting an unprecedented closure of commercial fishing.
“We’re trying to give our fellow citizens a wake-up call that water scarcity is not simply limited to drought situations, but is more or less a constant characteristic of the emerging water situation,” said Henry Vaux, one of the study’s co-authors.


Volvo mid-size loader updates deliver up to 25 percent greater fuel efficiency
Volvo Construction Equipment has expanded its H-Series 2.0 updates to its L60H and L70H wheel loaders, giving its mid-size lineup improved fuel efficiency and enhanced productivity features, including higher tipping loads and a new loader arm design.
"With the L60H and L70H joining the previously announced L90H 2.0, we have completed the H-Series 2.0 update for our mid-size wheel loaders," said Chris Connolly, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo Construction Equipment. "Now, operators can enjoy the latest innovations on all three machines, helping them to work more efficiently and productively."
Greater fuel efficiency
- Lock-up torque converter (L70H-L90H option): Lowers rpm and increases speed, resulting in faster cycles times and up to 25 percent improved fuel efficiency.
- Smart Control function: Ensures the correct torque in all situations, improving engine and hydraulic harmony, and helping to shorten cycle times and conserve fuel.
- Smooth Control function: Helps operators maintain a steady throttle position on uneven ground, resulting in a more even engine speed and smoother ride while saving fuel.
- Rim Pull Control function: Reduces wheel spin and slippage, thereby saving fuel, reducing tire wear and improving productivity while lowering total cost of ownership.
Other features on the H-Series 2.0 wheel loaders include:
- Tipping load: Increased by 1.7 percent for the L60H, 1.6 percent for the L70H and 3.4 percent for the L90H
- New loader arm design: Optimized design resulting in increased payload
- Slide-able cooler: Provides easier access to remove dirt and debris
- Larger hydraulic oil cooler: 50 percent larger cooling area improves the cooling capacity and lowers the hydraulic oil temperature
- Dump height: 3 inches higher for the L90H
- Electro-servo hydraulic controls: Features adjustable sensitivity and allows operators to shift quickly between linear and single-lever controls (available on L70H and L90H)
- Improved serviceability: Redesigned engine and transmission oil fill points for cleaner, faster adding of fluids
- External axle cooler option available starting December 2018 (L70H, L90H): Minimizes the risk of overheating and prolongs axle oil change interval
- Delayed engine shutdown option: Reduces engine wear by avoiding hot turbo shutdowns
The H-Series 2.0 wheel loaders are backed by the Volvo Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty, which covers the frame, articulation joint and loader arm for the life of the machine under the initial owner.
They also support, the Volvo telematics service that provides 24/7/365 machine monitoring and fleet utilization reporting directly from Volvo.
As one of the latest models in the R2-Series excavator lineup, the Bobcat® E88 delivers durability, performance and quality for more productivity. Technically speaking, it's a compact machine, but it brings big performance with its redesigned engine and optimized lift performance, plus undercarriage and counterweight improvements. All these enhancements make this excavator one of the highest-performing models in its size class. With impressive over-the-side lift capacity, you can dig with greater confidence over the side of the machine. Put it to the test against similar models from other manufacturers. You'll see that the E88 can outwork the competition.


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Mayor: Stop handing money to panhandlers
311 initiative now three months old
Panhandlers remain a common sight at busy intersections in Albuquerque, though Mayor Richard Berry says he's not discouraged.
"You're not going to end this overnight. This is an ongoing effort," he said.
Berry launched a new initiative about three months ago. He asked people to stop giving panhandlers money in an effort to get them the kind of help they really need.
New signs were posted in the city encouraging people to call 311 instead. There they could donate to local food banks or find out where to get food or shelter.
So far, Berry says about 1,700 people have called.
"And 92 percent of those people needed services -- they needed food, they needed shelter," he said.
As for donations, he says people have given close to $1,500. The mayor admits the numbers could be better, but says it's a start.
"I think we can end panhandling in Albuquerque, but it's going to take all of us working together to do that," he said.
He's asking people to give this initiative a try, and to stop handing your money out your car window.

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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
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On Friday, Day 80 of the oil spill, much of the Gulf of Mexico still looked bruised and battered, just as it did the week before, and the month before that. So for a different perspective, CNN went scuba diving.
A new CNN correspondent, Amber Lyon, and a new CNN contributor, Philippe Cousteau, wore hazardous-materials suits as they swam in the contaminated waters and tried to convey the grimy oil residue they were seeing. The murky live shots from underneath the sea made more than a few viewers chuckle, but they were memorable, and sometimes that’s the point.
Every long-running news story mints new television stars, even if it is sometimes awkward to acknowledge that personal success can be born of a tragic event. Perhaps it’s a show business twist on not letting a crisis “go to waste.”
Last month, Mr. Cousteau was named an (unpaid) contributor to CNN.com’s blog about the oil spill, and he has been appearing regularly on the cable channel’s news programming as well. A grandson of the explorer Jacques Cousteau, he runs a nonprofit conservation group, and CNN gives him a bigger megaphone.
Also last month, NBC and its cable channel MSNBC hired Jeff Corwin, perhaps best known as an Animal Planet host, to beef up its environmental coverage of the oil spill. His title is “wildlife and science expert.”
Some other correspondents are also well on their way to becoming household names because of their time — now measured in months — spent along the gulf. Matt Gutman, a radio reporter for ABC News, is suddenly a high-profile reporter on television too, having filed nearly two dozen reports for ABC’s flagship “World News” since mid-May, according to The Tyndall Report, which tracks the content of evening newscasts.
“He most definitely does not have a face for radio, as the saying goes,” said Andrew Tyndall, who compiles the report.
Lizzie O’Leary of Bloomberg Television, Mark Strassmann and Kelly Cobiella of CBS, and Steve Harrigan and Kris Gutierrez of Fox News are also among the stand-outs in the spill coverage, according to network executives. Mr. Strassmann, for instance, has filed about 38 reports for the “CBS Evening News” since the spill started, according to The Tyndall Report, almost as many as he filed in the previous 12 months combined.


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Pancreatic cancer develops and spreads much more slowly than scientists have thought, according to new research from Johns Hopkins investigators. The finding indicates that there is a potentially broad window for diagnosis and prevention of the disease.
"For the first time, we have a quantifiable estimate of the development of pancreatic cancer, and when it would be best to intervene," according to Christine Iacobuzio-Donahue, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of pathology and oncology at Hopkins' Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, "so there is potentially a very broad window for screening." Right now, however, she adds, "pretty much everybody is diagnosed after that window has closed."
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to detect in its early stages because there are frequently few symptoms and current imaging techniques are not specific for cancer.
Bert Vogelstein, M.D., professor and director of the Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics & Therapeutics at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, says the results show that "many pancreatic cancer cases have a long lag time before they are detected through conventional tests. This leaves room to develop new early, diagnostic tools and intervene with potentially curative surgery."
The Hopkins work, published in the October 28 issue of the journal Nature, suggests that it takes at least a decade for the first cancer-causing mutation that occurs in a cell in a pancreatic lesion to turn into a full-fledged cancer cell. At this point, the lesion is called "high-grade" and should be removed, much like polyps are removed from the colon.
After the first cancer cell appears, it takes an average of nearly seven years for that cell to turn into the billions that make up a cancerous tumor the size of a plum, after which at least one of the cells within the tumor has the potential and ability to spre
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Unvetted refugees are victimizing Americans and we suspect that many are committing crimes on a far greater scale here than the media reports.
We are calling on Congress to shut down the refugee resettlement program so it can be fixed and once again made safe for the American people.
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Unvetted Muslim refugees have no intention of ever becoming Americans or of respecting the US Constitution and Bill of Rights.
The man tackling an American teenager at a Donald Trump rally in this photograph has been identified by US Herald as a member of the Somali refugee community in Minnesota:
Likewise, CNN reported on June 2 that a Somali war criminal accused of murdering women and children was working as an airport security guard in Washington, D.C.:
Both came to America as "refugees" due to the complete lack of vetting by the UN High Commission on Refugees and also by the US federal government.
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The US refugee resettlement program is utterly broken and the only way to fix it is to shut it down completely and rebuild it from the ground up. The UN High Commission for Refugees does not vet the so-called refugees properly and our own law enforcement agencies admit that they cannot vet these people either. Those of us who are not afforded Secret Service protection are the ones who have to suffer because of these unvetted foreigners.
Let me give you two examples from just this week. A man identified as a Somali refugee traveled to San Jose where he committed acts of political violence against American citizens. This man was photographed jumping on top of cars and I am sure you saw the video of him chasing down and tackling an American teenage boy who had to run for his life. Why is a criminal who has no respect for the rights and privileges of Americans allowed to enter the country as a persecuted refugee?
Just a few days ago, CNN tracked down a man who has been identified as a Somali war criminal. The man is accused of burying women and children in mass graves, torturing political enemies, and genocide. He was working at Dulles International Airport as a security guard! This war criminal came to the United States two decades ago as a "refugee." I thought that refugees were supposed to be persecuted people themselves, not the persecutors! It is estimated that more than 1,000 Somali war criminals now live in the USA because they were allowed in as refugees. Why are people like this allowed in at all?
The refugee program is broken and this requires action on your part. The refugee program should be shut down immediately as a security threat to the American people. Unlike you, I do not have armed security to protect me and my family from unvetted refugees. But I do have my vote - and if you do not take action on this issue I will use my vote to ensure that someone who is willing to put America first and protect our own people is elected in your stead!
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