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I have end stage renal disease. My kidneys don't work. I'm on dialysis. Have been for 5 years, vegan for 1. Nothing to do with health. It's the 'Rights' thing to do. Thank you both so much.
Do a search on youtube for "Goaty Garth Gutted Gloriously !!!"😘
"carnivore is teh stoopid" lmao well argued, girth.
btw, that "muscle" you're gaining looks awfully jiggly. maybe it's just the camera angle, eh? 🤣🤣
Happy to have a respectful chat with any vegan who thinks they cause less pain and suffering and death to sentient beings than myself, as a meat eater.
52:13 Dr. Kim Williams talks about that quote on a Rich Roll podcast. He definitely said it!
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There's a statue of a Buddha in your room. Vegetarianism is your religion. You lost objectivity.
I've done a lot of research and it's pretty obvious that substantial meat intake is bad for our health, but I haven't really been able to determine if a 5% of calories coming from animal sources is good or bad. If anything fish seems protective in some studies, but so does algae in others.
❤ Dr. Garth Davis makes a lot of sense….I would love to hear more from him on his plant based diet….
Dr. Garth Davis is a hero! If people don't listen to all his knowledge and wisdom, no problem. He still saves them on the operation table 🙂
I'm not a vegan but I love listening to Dr. Davis talk. Definitely has learned me away from carnism.
What a great interview. Dr Davis seem a truly honest and humble man.
My favourite 10 seconds. We have a food industry who does not care about health, and a health industry who does not care about food. Absolutly invaluble
Dr Davis non viene a Milano per qualche seminario? sarebbe interessante 😊
I'm no expert. I'm only 1 week into keto-vore and I can't believe how "not terrible" I feel from eating bacon & eggs.
I walked away from ADHD meds , right away, that I couldn't function without for years. My ability to "adult" diminished over the years though I'm a "high performer" at work. I was accepting all these horrible possibilities for mental illness not too long ago. I've already been diagnosed with MDD and GAD. Anxiety would get so bad, I couldn't order my own food, at certain points in life.
Now anxiety is a non issue. Painful swelling in my legs has gone down by 90% and my socks aren't cutting into my ankles anymore.
This is the first week in decades that I didn't get wiped out by, at least, one major headache that cancels the rest of my day. I've just learned to eat Excedrine like candy and live with them, over the years.
GERD just doesn't exist anymore.
My ability to wake up easily, feel overall content, motivated, & focused is literally astounding.
I'm not too sure on the dairy yet. I want to handle it but I do get ⛽ immediately after heavy whipping cream in my coffee.
I had my 1st colonoscopy at 29 and was drinking miralax daily ever since that day, to stop the chronic constipation from ruining my entire life. So far, I've taken miralax once this past week.
My husband was raving about the changes he noticed in me, to my mom, only about 5 days into this. There's no way to call all these benefits "a placebo" effect when I wasn't even sold on it in the first place. I was just desperate to not feel like crap anymore.
Mentally and physically, I was deteriorating, fast. It all started with a juice fast and going raw til dinner. I couldn't imagine feeling so awful, bloated, swelled, in pain, etc from fruits and veggies. So no, everybody doesn't get better on a plant based diet. I thought I was going crazy.
I asked google if they can make you sick? (Cuz that's surely happening to me) and I went down the rabbit hole of oxalates, insoluble fiber, and carnivore stories.
I know every body is different. Mine just so happens to hate carbs and sugar (even tho my taste buds sure love them). Now, I'm terrified to ever go back to feeling like I did a week ago. How can this be "bad" or "unhealthy" if it's giving me so much relief in so many areas?
I don't know… but I'm surely sticking with it until I find more answers.
Doctor Barry and his wife Neisha are the opposite of the Carnovire picture painted here. They're not militant or anti veggies. They just call it the "proper human diet" because somehow, Neisha was able to conceive (after needing IVF), put Hashimotos into remission, and "cure" mental health issues. I don't know a single carnivore or Ketovore that doesn't have a long list of ailments that have been healed from dropping the carbs and sugars.
Still, I tend to stay away from anyone on the fringes that seems to have a militant, stank ass spirit surrounding their attitude. 🤷🏼♀
Hospitals, doctors offices and schools should be places where good nutrition is taught and provided not places that contribute to disease and obesity. It is crazy the hospitals are feeding people the very food that caused the heart disease, high blood pressure or cancer that they are treating. Every person in the hospital should receive some nutrition education before being released. Every doctor visit should be an opportunity to educate patients about how food choices impacts their health outcomes. The fact that doctors do not get nutrition training as part of their training makes no sense. Medicare and Medicaid should require nutrition education as part of patient care. Focus should be on food choices. Fasting should be investigated as a treatment for disease.
The general over all health of people has declined the last few decades.
Even children today have signs of artery disease. Fast foods and sugary drinks have long term consequences.
There is an obesity epidemic today where over 60% of the population is overweight or obese.
What is common today and "NORMAL" is not healthy. The average person today is not healthy and is taking medications.
Heart attacks were once only common in people over 65. Today people in their 40 are having heart attacks.
Add more plants and vegetables to your diet and less junk and overly processed foods. Being thin is a sign of good health. Being over weight or obese is a sign of bad health. Poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity are contributing to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health.
Lower stress, reduce obesity and more exercise are key to a healthy life.
Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world.
Fast food and sugary drinks are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity.
Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly.
Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices.
Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly.
Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer.
Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game.
A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility.
Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun.
Every city should be a bicycle city.
Speak up for bicycles in your community
People should find their own comfort zone in eating what is simply healthy for them! Yes we mustn't go overboard either way! And no matter what the choice don't forget to Pray!❤
This 'carnivore is dumb' argument is so convincing that I'm definitely going to give it a go 🙂
There are so many people falling victim to hearts issues of late, particularly young people. While many blame the shot, and there is some evidence to suggest an issue there, I am wondering if it's because so many are eating such meat heavy diets and have been since the pandemic started?
Why don't you make a comparison of anatomy between carnivores, herbivores animals and man?
It is so difficult in this day and age to figure out what is really good for us and especially what actually was. Every Dr. says something different, Vegan, Carnivore, Omnivore, Vegetarian…. etc. it almost drives me crazy, everyone says something different and talks bad about each other. I hope I find out someday what is good for me. So whar now, vegy, fruits, dairy, mear…. or maybe buggs..? witch study we can trust?`please answer..!
Great interview, the whole story of fibre.
How we change our micro biome ,ext . Would show the so misguided idea of carnivoure, will phase out once the truth about fibre goes viral!
I find the blanket statement that 'Carnivorism is Dumb' to be arrogant bordering on insulting. Has Dr. Davis addressed the traditional diet of the Inuit? How does one eat vegan when you live at the Arctic Circle? These people have survived without eating plants, in a harsh environment, and without the access to modern medicine, so there must be something to be said for eating animal foods. Am I missing something here? There must be more to the equation of human survival than 'just eating this' or 'just eating that'.
Meat and fat are a necessity. Going vegan always works in the beginning because you're eliminating the toxic foods like chips, fried food, etc
Wow! Do an interview with Dr.Shawn Baker, Dr Anthony Chaffe, Dr Georgia Ede, Dr Elizabeth Bright, Dr Bosworth, Dr Kiltz,, Dr Thomas Seyfried, Dr Ken Berry and the list of doctors goes on and on…who absolutely strongly recommend an animal based/carnivore diet to heal many many modern human illnesses. Better yet, bring them on to discuss this with this person.
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Watery eyes are a common issue for many. Allergies, infections, or reflexes can be the cause. Can RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, causes watery eyes?
We explore this question here. Plus, we look at relief methods for this symptom and offer advice on how to manage it.
Various factors influence watery eyes with RSV. It primarily affects the respiratory system, but can also affect eyes.
People with RSV may experience tearing or excessive eye watering. Inflammation and irritation caused by the virus can be to blame.
RSV mostly affects infants and young children. But, it can affect all ages.
If left untreated, watery eyes due to RSV may last a long time or get worse. This can lead to more discomfort and interfere with daily life.
Understanding RSV And Its Symptoms
RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common viral infection that affects the respiratory tract.
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, a runny nose, and breathing difficulty. Infants and young children are particularly at risk.
The virus spreads via tiny droplets in the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs. It can also live on surfaces, such as doorknobs and toys, for several hours.
After coming into contact with the virus, symptoms usually show up in a few days.
Besides the regular respiratory symptoms, RSV can also give you watery eyes. This can be bothersome, as it adds to the irritation of the nose and throat.
To ease the watery eyes, one can use over-the-counter eye drops designed for allergic conjunctivitis. Read and follow instructions before using any eye drops.
Causes Of Watery Eyes
Watery eyes can have various causes. These can be external or internal. Here are six that are quite common:
👉 Allergies – Pollen, dust, and pet dander can cause watery eyes.
👉 Dry Eye Syndrome – Surprisingly, inadequate tear production can make your eyes watery.
👉 Conjunctivitis – Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva which can cause tears.
👉 Eye Irritation – Smoke, wind, and other foreign particles can make eyes tear.
👉 Blocked Tear Ducts – If the tear ducts or puncta are blocked, it can lead to watery eyes.
👉 Infection – Sinusitis or viral conjunctivitis can create excess tearing.
Relief Methods For Watery Eyes
Watery eyes can be uncomfortable, but there are ways to help! Try these strategies:
👉 Warm compresses to help stimulate tear production and reduce eye irritation.
👉 Practice good hygiene and don't touch your eyes.
👉 Over the counter eye drops for temporary relief.
👉 Avoid allergens and irritants that trigger watery eyes.
If you need more help, it's a good idea to see an eye care professional.
You don't have to miss out on a clear vision; try these strategies today for quick relief!
Prevention Tips
To avoid watery eyes due to RSV, there are some simple tips to follow:
👉 Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap.
👉 Keep away from those with respiratory symptoms.
👉 Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
👉 Keep commonly touched surfaces clean.
👉 Ensure proper ventilation in enclosed spaces.
These tips help prevent watery eyes and reduce the spread of respiratory infections.
Also, try not to touch your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth. RSV can spread through mucous membranes if contaminated hands touch them.
By following these preventive steps, you can reduce the chances of getting RSV and its symptoms.
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Hand hygiene, social distancing, and proper respiratory etiquette are all important in stopping transmission and providing relief. Your eyes won't be watery anymore – just tears of joy!
Exploring the RSV-watery eyes link, we analyzed various aspects. Our conclusion? RSV can cause watery eyes! This means recognizing this symptom is key to diagnosing and treating it.
We found multiple methods that can relieve the discomfort of watery eyes. Eye drops, warm compresses, and staying away from triggers such as allergens or irritants help.
An interesting element we uncovered: watery eyes are common in infants and young kids with RSV, but may happen less in adults.
This might be due to immune responses or variations in how the virus affects different populations.
We consulted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more info.
According to them, RSV is a respiratory infection. It can cause mild symptoms such as a runny nose or cough, and more severe ones like pneumonia in vulnerable individuals.


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Mr. Alan Clark
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to amend the immigration rules following the imposition of a visa requirement on Argentinians.
Mr. Whitelaw
The 1967 visa abolition agreement with the Argentine Republic was suspended by that country on 8 April, and I announced the following morning that from noon all Argentine nationals wishing to enter the United Kingdom would need to obtain visas before travelling. I laid before Parliament the consequent statement of change in Immigration Rules yesterday.


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The Amanqi Edit is a Dubai-operated digital media platform and Instagram hub, curating the finest in contemporary Arab fashion, lifestyle and beauty. Beyond the online world, The Amanqi Edit curate global pop-ups showcasing the best emerging luxury Arab designers from the region, and their tenth edition is not one to miss.
Taking place in the eponymously luxurious Swiss city of Geneva, this August will see six designers exhibit their brands in a temporary pop-up store. The collaboration will be hosted by Geneva-based boutique Rush & Co and will be located in the elegant and multi-functional concept store HerStreet.
The handpicked ready-to-wear designers participating are: Zaid Farouki, W by Whyte and The Letter. They each celebrate contemporary fashion in their own way. Zaid Farouki champions the simple silhouette, his cool and modest designs are highly adaptable and come in various shades and flit between genders.
W by Whyte is the newest resort-label on the block. Chic and minimalist, the Dubai-based brand gives a fresh feel to contemporary womenswear tailoring. Finally, The Letter is the home of luxury leather jackets. With cool graphics emblazoned on bikers, designer Mohammed Rabi, who studied art in San Francisco, picks from Dubai's taste for style and 70s Americana culture.
Alongside the fashion brands will be a jewellery showcase to complete your ready-to-wear looks. The brands on show will be the incredible Marmari, Jwaher Jewels and usFuur. Marami is both a consultancy agency and showroom (in New York and Paris) for fine jewellery, bringing trendy deconstructed graphic shapes to the luxury stage, featuring campaigns of young Arab women. Jwaher Jewels is a more traditionally Arab brand creating the 18k gold wedding jewels your mother's been wanting you to wear.
usFuur is a particularly special brand with a cause, dedicated to supporting Syrian refugees. The brand is partnered with grassroots charity organisation Watanili, which receives a percentage from each sale to help support displaced Syrian communities in need. The jewellery itself is super cool, very contemporary and also sustainably made. Shipping internationally, it's fine jewellery with a fine purpose.
Although The Amanqi Edit focuses mainly on fashion and accessories, the platform will soon add to its beauty section, which will be seen in their next pop-up set to take place in their home of Dubai.
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53 kg US Open champion Felicity Taylor (photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com)
Ten champions were crowned Friday evening during the finals of the Senior Women's US Open. World medalists Jacarra Winchester and Kayla Miracle were among the stars on the raised mat. Winchester took on her Olympic Trials finals opponent Ronna Heaton. The 2019 World Champion, Winchester, took an early lead she would never relinquish. Her first score came just :29 seconds into the first period and she was never in danger. Winchester cruised to win the 55 kg weight class 8-1.
You may have turned away and missed Miracle's finals bout. She needed just :18 seconds to dispose of a tough challenger in Jennifer Page. The win gives Miracle three career US Open titles.
The first champion of the evening was another veteran Erin Golston. Golston put together a pair of techs, back-to-back, to get into the championship bout. While her finals contest with Nina Pham went the distance, Golston was not seriously threatened. Golston scored twice in the first period and once in the second period to take her second consecutive US Open title.
It only took until the second match of the finals to get the first big upset. Unseeded Felicity Taylor knocked off second-seeded Alyssa Lampe, a past world medalist. The bout started off slowly with Lampe getting the only point of the opening period due to a shot-clock violation. Lampe added to her lead in the second, but Taylor didn't flinch. She earned a takedown of her own followed by six consecutive leg laces for a stoppage via tech.
Two matches later, at 57 kg, Adriana Dorado Marin and Cameron Guerin engaged in a high-scoring affair that resulted in Dorado Marin getting her hand raised. Down 10-5 with under :20 remaining in the bout, Dorado Marin reeled off two scores (a two, followed by a four) to grab control of the match. A failed challenge resulted in another point, which made the final tally 12-10 in favor of the Army WCAP athlete, Dorado Marin.
Like the previous match, a first-time champion was crowned at 59 kg as Nanea Estrella took a surprisingly convincing win over the top seed, Xochitl Mota-Pettis. The dangerous Mota-Pettis was making a second-period charge, down only 5-2, and was pancaked to her back by Estrella for four points.
In one of the headline bouts of the evening, two of the top 65 kg women on the ladder did battle and the result lived up to its hype. With under :15 seconds left in the match and trailing 4-2, Emma Bruntil finished a clutch takedown to put her ahead of world bronze medalist Mallory Velte on criteria. They, along with Forrest Molinari, will be the key contenders for the world team slot at 65 kg.
Also needing late-match heroics to claim a title was Dymond Guilford at 76 kg. Guilford had a late takedown to push her ahead of close friend Precious Bell. The two have met frequently at notable tournaments such as this one. Due to an early four-pointer, Bell held criteria, while up 4-4 late in the second period. Unphased, Guilford secured the winning takedown with :37 seconds left in the match and prevented Bell from scoring.
There was no such drama at 72 kg as Skylar Grote cruised to a title with a 10-0 tech of Marlynne Deede. In Grote's two matches this tournament, she did not surrender a point. The win marks a milestone in Grote's career as she was a runner-up in each of the last two Opens.
It was a bittersweet first title at 68 kg for Sienna Ramirez, as her match was stopped in the opening :20 due to injury. Her opponent, Katerina Lange, was forced to default out. Ramirez just finished a storied career at Southern Oregon, where she became her school's first national champion.
Senior Women's Championship Final Results
50 kg - Erin Golston (NYAC) over Nina Pham (Texas WC) 6-0
53 kg - Felicity Taylor (McKendree Bearcat WC) over Alyssa Lampe (Sunkist Kids) 14-3
55 kg - Jacarra Winchester (TMWC) over Ronna Heaton (Sunkist Kids) 8-1
57 kg - Adriana Dorado Marin (Army WCAP) over Cameron Guerin (TMWC) 12-10
59 kg - Nanea Estrella (Spartan Combat) over Xochitl Mota-Pettis (Rise RTC) 9-3
62 kg - Kayla Miracle (Sunkist Kids) fall Jennifer Page (NLWC) :18
65 kg - Emma Bruntil (TMWC) dec Mallory Velte (TMWC) 4-4
68 kg - Sienna Ramirez (Southern Oregon RTC) injury default Katerina Lange (Twin Cities RTC)
72 kg - Skylar Grote (NYAC) over Marlynne Deede (Twin Cities RTC) 10-0
76 kg - Dymond Guilford over Precious Bell (TMWC) (TMWC) 6-4


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MM, Mine and Stan's song was Pat Boone's Love Letters in the Sand. The first summer that we were "walking out" we went to Scarborough for the day and we were writing messages to each other in the sand.
Awww music can be beautiful to listen too but sometimes painful . I play Smooth radio everyday, I may cry , I usually dance round house , my husband used to laugh at me. Xxx
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Oil prices climb as group asssess EU Russian ban
Led by OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, the OPEC+ energy alliance swiftly agreed in late March to raise its output targets for May.
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Oil producer group OPEC+ on Thursday agreed to rubber-stamp another small production increase for June, amid persistent concerns over weaker Chinese demand and shortly after the world's largest trading bloc outlined proposals for new sanctions against Russian crude.
The influential energy alliance of OPEC and non-OPEC partners decided to raise production targets by 432,000 barrels per day for next month, sticking to an existing strategy of gradually unwinding record supply cuts.
OPEC+ will hold its next meeting on June 2.
Led by OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, the group swiftly agreed in late March to raise its output targets for May.
"OPEC+ is unlikely to supply additional oil into the market to resolve any market tightness, as they are very happy with prices remaining above $100/bb," Ajay Parmar, senior oil market analyst at commodity intelligence service ICIS, said in a research note.
"Any substantial increase in additional supply from OPEC+ will threaten these high prices, and so instead, they are expected to continue with the slow claw-back of market share throughout 2022," Parmar said.
The group's latest meeting comes amid an unfolding supply crisis. The European Union on Wednesday announced plans to ban Russian oil imports within six months and refined products by the end of the year in its latest round of economic sanctions.
The bloc's proposed measures reflect the widespread anger at Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprovoked onslaught in Ukraine.
To be sure, Russia is the world's third-largest oil producer, behind the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and the world's largest exporter of crude to global markets. It is also a major producer and exporter of natural gas.
Oil prices jumped on the news Wednesday, adding to gains made since the Kremlin launched its invasion on Feb. 24.
International benchmark Brent crude futures traded at $111.82 during afternoon deals in London Thursday, up 1.5% for the session, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures stood at $109.22, around 1.4% higher.
Stephen Brennock, a senior analyst at PVM Oil Associates in London, said expectations are that OPEC+ will "remain unmoved" by the prospect of an increasing shortfall in Russian oil supplies even as several member states struggle to meet their production targets.
"The upshot is that the OPEC+ quota gap is set to widen. In other words, the oil group's compliance rate with production cuts is only going to increase," Brennock said in a research note.
"All of this has the makings of a greater than expected supply deficit over the coming months. The tightening supply backdrop bodes well for prices and should give oil bulls the upper hand, at the least in the short term," he added. "Simply put, there are currently more reasons to be bullish than bearish."


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NORTH HUDSON, N.Y. (WKBW) — The state's Department of Environmental Conservation says a man from East Aurora died while hiking in the Adirondacks last week.
According to a release from the DEC, rangers in the Ray Brook Dispatch center received a call around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, that a 41-year-old man at the Lillian Brook lean-to felt sick and was unable to walk in the Dix Mountain Wilderness Area.
Two rangers drove a six-wheeled ATV as far as they could, then continued on foot to the lean-to.
When they got there around 9:20 p.m., they found the hiker dead.
The rangers called in six more to assist with recovering his body but part of the trail was too hazardous and they requested a state police helicopter to transport the victim the rest of the way the next morning.
New York State Police and the DEC's Bureau of Environmental Crimes Investigation are investigating the incident. The Essex County Coroner is looking into what caused the man to die.
His identity has not yet been released.


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COVID-19 positivity higher in Hillsborough than neighboring counties, data shows
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida Department of Health officials say people who live in Hillsborough County have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. The latest data from the state shows Hillsborough has more new coronavirus cases and a higher infection rate than nearby counties.
Over the last month, new coronavirus cases and the percentage of people testing positive for the virus have been on the decline. It is a trend we are seeing statewide, as well an in our region. However, Hillsborough County's numbers are much higher.
"For the first time since last June, statewide we were below 5% on that weekly positivity rate, but Hillsborough County was at 7.5%, not below 5%, and that's the fifth-highest positivity in the state," said Dr. Jason Salemi, associate professor of epidemiology at USF's College of Public Health.
Hillsborough also has the highest percent positivity in the Tampa Bay area. The next closest is Manatee County at 6.1%, and Hillsborough more than doubles the 3.4% positivity in Pinellas County.
"Shows that compared to the state and our neighboring counties the risk for Hillsborough County residents is much higher, risk for being infected," said Hillsborough DOH Director Dr. Douglas Holt.
LINK: COVID-19 vaccine distribution information in Tampa Bay area counties
Health officials say Hillsborough has more community spread happening. However, the reason why is not simple. Some factors playing a role are testing trends, vaccination rates, the prevalence of variants, and population characteristics.
"I think the two most likely factors would be who's been vaccinated and more importantly who has not been vaccinated, and then the second thing is just circulation of the variants that are more transmissible," Salemi said.
What experts do know are the COVID shots are working. Yet, when you are out and about, do not assume most folks around you are fully vaccinated.
"When you're out in public, especially if you're unvaccinated, the likelihood of continuing to spread this virus to those and other vulnerable populations are still pretty high," said Salemi.
Hillsborough County Department of Health officials say almost every person admitted to the hospital for coronavirus right now has not been vaccinated.


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Completed Student Research Projects
Did you know that
- on federal highways, the peak hours on weekdays are much less extreme than in the past and the traffic volume is now more constant throughout the day?
- company mobility management should be specifically geared toward the work environment, since activities before and after work have little influence on the mode of transportation chosen to and from work?
- there is a direct correlation between transport choice and satisfaction with transport systems?
- a more comprehensive understanding of the urban mobility environment can be attained through a multifaceted approach involving the use of specific instruments (e.g., mobility barometers), application of transportation behavior surveys, and the extensive involvement of relevant stakeholders?
- mobility behavior can be specifically recorded and analyzed over a longer period of time with the aid of mobile devices (GPS tracking)?
- in a large proportion of the accidents caused by red light violations in the city of Dresden, the red light violations were unintentional?
- accidents resulting in serious personal injury on rural roundabouts are often due to the delayed recognition of the roundabout by drivers who then do not have the time to adapt their speed?
- clear separation between a sidewalk and a bike path leeds to increased passing speeds for cyclists?
- the perceived safety of pedestrians is most strongly influenced by the type of separation between pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and a clear structural separation is perceived to be the safest?
- at intersections in Dresden with direct left turns, more accidents involving cyclists occur than at intersections with indirect left turns?
- with current automated video surveillance, vehicles can be counted with up to 95% accuracy?
These are some examples of findings from student projects at our chair. For more information, please visit our overview of completed student research projects or have a look at the work of the chair.
An overview of the completed student projects of the Chairs SVT and VIP prior to 09/2015 can be found here.


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25 Bible Quotes on Faith for When You Can't See God's Next Steps for Your Life
There are a few phrases that irk me to no end. Truthfully, they ignite righteous anger in me because they're so hurtful. One of those phrases is, "You just need to have more faith." The implied meaning is that if I had more faith all my problems would magically go away. But that's just not true. The Bible is full of men and women of great faith who endured exceedingly difficult times. They are incredible examples of how we too can endure trials while growing in our faith. Let's look at some Bible quotes on faith and see if we can understand what it means to have faith when we can't see God's next steps for our lives.
First, we must understand what faith is. Hebrews 11:1 (ESV) tells us "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Webster's Dictionary 1828 explains, "Evangelical, justifying, or saving faith is the assent of the mind to the truth of divine revelation, on the authority of God's testimony… entire confidence or trust in God's character and declarations, and in the character and doctrines of Christ, with an unreserved surrender of the will to his guidance, and dependence on his merits for salvation. In other words, that firm belief of God's testimony, and of the truth of the gospel, which influences the will, and leads to an entire reliance on Christ for salvation."
Faith has to be in something or someone. For Christians, we place our faith in God. We not only believe in God, we rely on Him and place our faith in Him. We also believe what God has told us through His Word, the Bible, is true. So let's look at what He has to say about faith.
Bible Quotes about Faith in Hard Times
"And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God" 1 Corinthians 2:1-5.
"For we walk by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7.
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me" Galatians 2:20.
"Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith--that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead" Philippians 3:8-11.
"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority"Colossians 2:6-10.
"But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls"Hebrews 10:39.
"Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God" Hebrews 12:2.
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing" James 1:2-4.
"For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" 1 John 5:4-5.
Bible Verses about Faith and Trust
"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him" Hebrews 11:6.
"By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household" Hebrews 11:7.
"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going" Hebrews 11:8.
"By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised" Hebrews 11:11.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" Ephesians 2:8-9.
Bible Verses about Hope
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God"Romans 5:1-2.
"For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness" Galatians 5:5.
"We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ" 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3.
"And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises" Hebrews 6:11-12.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls" 1 Peter 1:3-9.
Bible Verses about Faith and Strength
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers" Luke 22:31-32.
"When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God" Acts 14:21-22.
"For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you--that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine" Romans 1:11-12.
"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith--that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God" Ephesians 3:14-19.
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" Ephesians 6:10-17.
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you" 1 Peter 5:8-10.
I pray these Bible quotes fill you with encouragement and hope. May God use them to strengthen and increase the faith He has given you. Not knowing the next steps in life can be scary, but when we place our faith in the Lord, we can trust that He will help us navigate the road ahead. We may be unsure of our future, but we can always be sure of Jesus. Moment by moment, He will help us walk by faith and take the next step forward.
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Passionate about helping people find joy for their journey, Josie Siler, a small-town Wisconsin girl, has big dreams. As an author and photographer, Josie shares God's gifts of beauty, hope, and adventure with people who are overwhelmed by life's circumstances, encouraging them to walk in the freedom and joy found in Jesus. Josie is the author of the award-winning picture book, Howie's Broken Hee-Haw, published by End Game Press. She's also a chronic illness warrior who believes every day is a gift that should be celebrated. When she's not writing or taking pictures, you'll find Josie looking for adventure, curled up with a good book, or cuddling her teddy bear dog Ruby Mae (a.k.a. The Scruffy Princess). Connect with Josie at JosieSiler.com.


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It can be an extremely dispiriting situation to find yourself in if you realize that you need legal representation but lack the funds to afford it. That does not mean that you have the funds to afford it but would prefer to spend money elsewhere. That also does not mean that you lack the funds to afford the attorney or type of representation that you would like ideally. Rather, I'm envisioning a situation where you lack completely the money to afford any type of representation on any level for your family law case. This can be a frustrating and disheartening situation, to say the least.
The attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan understand the type of position that you were in. Certainly, our attorneys represent people from across our community who find themselves in very different situations financially. While our office charges clients for representation we do so as affordably as possible bearing in mind the budgets of Texans and their families. We want to be able to serve as many people in our community as possible while maintaining a high degree of excellence in advocacy for our clients.
Fortunately, many publicly minded legal aid organizations can provide you with representation if you qualify. Most importantly, you need to be able to seek out these organizations. In today's blog post from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we are going to discuss why representation from an attorney can be important in your family law case and where you can obtain legal assistance in our community on a free or close to free basis.
Why is legal representation important in a family law case?
You may be operating under the assumption that you must hire an attorney for your family law case. This is not true. There is no requirement in the Texas family code that you need to hire an attorney to represent you in your case. However, there are two situations in which I certainly recommend people that they highly consider hiring an attorney for their case. While there are certainly several situations where you are case may benefit from representation these are two of the broader categories where you would stand to benefit from having a lawyer in your corner.
The first would be any situation in which you have minor children before the court. This could be the case both in a Divorce or child custody case. The reality of the situation when you have children before the court is that there are family and financial matters that are important for you now and in the future. As a result, you are putting a lot on the line in moving forward without an attorney. When it comes to your relationship with your children that is a leap of faith that you may not be willing to take. Representation from an attorney can be a tremendous advantage for you and your family.
The other situation where you may want to especially consider hiring an attorney to represent you is regarding a divorce where you do not have children but have property involved. Financial matters- such as the division of retirement benefits or the sale of the family home- can have profound impacts on your family for years to come. Since there are liability issues that come into being for selling a home or dividing a retirement account you may want to consider hiring someone to assist you in performing those steps.
However, I realize that these sorts of "recommendations" or different perspectives can be difficult to consider due to your financial circumstances. There may be several areas of your life where you would like to perform some sort of activity but are being held back due to your finances. Losing a job, having your hours reduced due to COVID, or even seeing your job outsourced beyond Texas could be reasons why you have lost income and have limited ability to hire an attorney for your family law case.
Another issue that I see people run into when they do not have legal representation is that you may have problems getting your case off the ground. By this, I mean that you could experience some delays in having your case filed with the appropriate family court. Believe it or not, one of the most expensive parts of a legal case is having your case sit with no movement for extended periods. This increases the likelihood that your case will be prolonged and that mistakes can be made during that time. This is something that you want to avoid if possible. Sometimes delays are inevitable. However, by hiring a family law attorney you know that your case will move along to the process as opposed to there being some questions of this where you to handle the case on your own.
What are the focuses of legal aid organizations?
Unfortunately, low-income persons typically have limited access to legal advice and counsel compared to others. In many cases, their ability to afford representation may not be much less than others. Perhaps the starkest difference between low-income in middle- or higher-income persons is simply access to information in the knowledge that representation is available to them. As a result, the quality representation in the experience of lower-income people in family court could be impacted by this.
However, I hope that free to access information on our blog can be a part of the process where we see lower-income Texans gaining a basic understanding of the law, their rights, and options available to them in terms of representation in Texas family cases. If you are facing down a family law case but believes that your options are limited in representation I want you to know that there are options for you to take advantage of, potentially. However, having information is the first place to go in being able to decide on who in what can help you and your family in a family law case.
Legal aid societies in Texas provide educational materials to you and your Co-parent to help you enhance your parenting skills. I have found that, especially in Child Protective Services cases, lower-income persons typically are the most impacted by legal cases like these due to their inability to Ford basic upkeep of their home, sufficient food in their refrigerator, and oftentimes a supervising parent at home. The informational material provided by legal aid societies can be eye-opening to low-income persons especially when it comes to raising children. There are ways to mitigate the factors of poverty or being low income when it comes to raising kids. However, having the educational material available to you is a vital part of being able to take advantage of those resources.
There are also various lawyer referral services available to you as a low-income tax. The Texas Rio Grande legal society, State Bar of Texas, and even the Houston Bar Association is our resources that can potentially help you to find an attorney in a reduced or no-cost scenario. Many attorneys will choose to represent clients on a pro bono basis each year. Pro bono means without fee to the client. If an attorney decides to take a case on this basis, he or she must provide the same service to you that he or she would to a paying client. There is no ethical way for him or her to take your case and not provide you with the same level of representation that he or she would any other client of theirs.
When you are just starting a family law case it can seem like the entire world is against you. That is more of a psychological hurdle or burden for you to clear. When it comes to learning about family law, having someone here in your specific circumstances and providing you with information is exactly what happens in consultation with a family law attorney. Legal aid organizations offer the ability for you to engage with practicing family law attorneys for consultations. In addition, the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan offer free of charge consultation six days a week in person at our two Houston area locations, over the phone, and via video. These consultations do not carry with them an expectation of the person meeting with us to hire our office. We will sit down with you for 30 minutes to discuss your case and go over the applicable laws. This may be the first time that you were learning the ins and outs of family law. Sometimes learning the basics can go a long way to helping you understand your rights.
You may have had some questions for some time regarding whatever situation your family is going through. These questions could have been ones where you have been considering filing for primary custody of your child, divorcing your spouse, or anything in between. Without access to information, you may have felt like it would be impossible for you to do so, however. You simply needed encouragement and belief in yourself to move forward with the case that can benefit you, your children, and your family as a whole.
Another important part of these consultations with family law attorneys is that you can begin to learn about strategy and devising a plan for your case. It doesn't matter what income Group A person belongs to. If that person goes into a family law case without a plan and without an intention to do something productive for their family, he or she will not succeed. As a result, it is especially important to learn about ways that attorneys approached divorce and child custody cases in terms of having a plan and being intentional. Setting specific goals for yourself, charting realistic benchmarks to reach those goals, and staying in communication with your attorney are always that these free of charge consultations can assist you and your family.
Legal aid hotlines and services can also provide you with parenting plans in assistance in learning how to manage stressful situations in your life. Having the tools to be able to survive a job loss, sickness in the family, stress at home and other issues can be of special importance. However, you will not find resources like this that are specifically tailored to your situation just anywhere. Rather, you need to know where you can reach out to get this information and how you can begin to prepare a case while also managing the day-to-day needs of your family.
When it comes to Texas family law there are opportunities for you to take advantage of when it comes to addressing legal problems without having to file a lawsuit. No matter what anyone says, there is no simple or easy family law case. There are always challenges associated with these cases and there are potential consequences of you filing a case. This should not dissuade you from filing a family law case, but it should give you some degree of food for thought in terms of helping you identify whether there are other means for you to achieve your goals in a family law setting.
The first way that I am thinking of that you may be able to address challenges in your life regarding family law relates to sending in demand letters to your Co-parent or ex-spouse. This can be especially important in a scenario where you believe your Co-parent or ex-spouse has violated the terms of your final decree of divorce or child custody order. Rather than immediately filing an enforcement case against him or her you can address the situation with him or her directly and give him or her opportunities and avenues to avoid the filing of a case. Simply sending a letter directly addressing the problem can do a lot of good in terms of avoiding a family law case.
I have run into situations as an attorney where the opposing party wasn't even aware of the violation that they had done regarding the court order. Simply bringing up the violation to your opposing party may be enough for him or her to address the problem directly with you. This works out better especially in a Co-parenting situation where you and your Co-parent will need to learn how to work together in your post-divorce or post-relationship life regarding raising your children.
Mediation is another way for you and your opposing party to potentially solve the issues in your life without having to go through the family courts. Consider a situation where you have included a prerequisite to mediate your case rather than go to trial or file a lawsuit in the event of a future dispute regarding prior court orders. This may be especially helpful OK if, for example, you believe that the amount of child supports your ex-spouse needs to pay should increase due to a change in their income. Rather than having to file a modification case, you may be able to attend mediation through your county at a reduced cost to all parties. This can help you achieve the goal of having your child support figure increased oil if not forcing you to necessarily go through an entire pay me lowercase to do so.
If you do need to end up filing a family law case working with legal aid organizations can help you to learn the ins and outs of filing a family case in Texas. This includes shafting a petition, filing the documents, serving notice of the lawsuit to your opposing party, and getting to your first hearing or mediation session. Simply knowing the path your case will take can be great for Peace of Mind and give you the confidence that you need to proceed with the case that can stand to benefit you and your family a great deal.
Additionally, working with legal aid organizations can put tuna position where you are much more comfortable going to court and representing yourself if necessary. Many times, you may be in a situation where it is not necessary or even Are certainly helped by you having an attorney you may find yourself in a position where it is not necessary. As a result, the legal aid organization can help you to identify whether you find yourself in that kind of position and what can be done through self-representation. All it takes to learn this type of potentially life-changing information is to seek out the resources that are available to you and then take advantage of them on your schedule.
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If you have any questions about the material contained in today's blog post, please do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Bryan Fagan. Our licensed family law attorneys offer free of charge consultations six days a week in person, over the phone, and via video. These consultations are a great way for you to learn more about the world of Texas family law as well as about how your family circumstances may be impacted by the filing of a divorce or child custody case.
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Summary : The story of 5 boys and girls living in the old street of "Junma Road". They went to the same high school and grew up together. Zhang Xiao Ran, a stubborn girl who lives on Junma Road, has four best friends: Zhu Cheng Hai, a poison-tongued academic genius who lives across the street; kind-hearted sunny girl Xiang Nan who could carry a bag of rice when she was just 6 years old; the handsome and quiet Zhou Rui who is Zhang Xiao Ran's cool nephew that's one year older than her; and Lin Tao, the happy pill that everyone loves.
Native Title : 当你年少时
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Genres : Comedy, Youth
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Jacques Bellange (attributed to) (vers 1575 Bassigny - 1616 Nancy)
1600 (circa)
Pen and brown ink, brown wash ; annotated "Cigoli" at the lower right corner, watermark ; 24.5 x 19 cm
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Paris, Galerie de Bayser (in 1990) ; Ile-de-France, private collection ; Paris, Artcurial, 14th November 2017 (Georges Lallemant).
The extremely free and voluntary graphic style of this drawing – in a remarkable state of conservation – requires the name of a master, and we propose the one of Bellange, rather than his contemporary Lallemant, less daring, more stiff, one would say today "uptight", whose horses look a bit like horses from a merry-go-round, which is certainly not the case here.
While Lallemant settled in Paris in 1601, Bellange became a painter at the court of Charles III of Lorraine in Nancy in 1603, one of the most refined courts in Europe. Between the end of the Wars of Religion (1598), on the French side, and the beginning of the Thirty Years' War (1618), on the German side, independent Lorraine knew a moment of relative peace and prosperity. Its art is related to the School of Fontainebleau as well as to the School of Prague and even to Tuscany, Charles III's daughter Christine of Lorraine having married the Grand Duke Ferdinand I of Medici (1589). Hence, perhaps, the ancient, but untenable, attribution to Cigoli.
This brilliant drawing was born in the atmosphere of festivities and tournaments of the Nancy court. The proud attitude of the horseman, the narrow head of the horse, can be found in a drawing in the Musée du Louvre, Edmond de Rothschild collection (no. 1611 DR), and in another in the Stockholm Nationalmuseum (no. NMH 81/1874:89). The "puffy" headdress, or coiffure, is also typical of Bellange.
As for the sharp and fine line of brown ink, less frequent than the vaporous washes with which Bellange is often associated, it recalls the Seated Woman, in profile in the Hermitage Museum (no. OP 16124).


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Over on Facebook former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich has a post outlining seven things we can expect to see pushed by Speaker Paul Ryan.
1. Reduce the top income-tax rate to 25 percent from 35 percent (a huge windfall to the rich at a time when the rich take home a larger share of total income that at any time since the 1920s).
2. Cut corporate taxes to 25 percent from 35 percent (a giant sop to corporations, the largest of which are already socking away $1.2 trillion in foreign tax shelters).
3. Make these cuts without adding the budget deficit by slashing spending on domestic programs like food stamps and education for poor districts (now, 18% of the nation's children are in poverty, and these cuts would only make things worse).
4. Also by turning Medicaid and other federal programs for the poor into block grants to the states, and let the states decide how to allocate them (in other words, give Republican state legislatures and governors slush funds to do with as they wish).
5. And turning Medicare into vouchers that don't keep up with increases in healthcare costs (which would in effect cut Medicare for the elderly).
6. Deal with rising Social Security costs by raising the retirement age for Social Security (making Social Security even more regressive, since the poor don't live nearly as long as the rich).
7. Finally, don't raise the minimum wage but let it continue to decline as inflation makes it irrelevant; instead, provide poor workers with a larger Earned Income Tax Credit (enlarging the EITC is a good idea, but we need a higher minimum as well).


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LONDON - (Satire News) - One longtime resident of London, Reginald F. McPatio, 67, said that he has never seen so much damn fire and so much damn smoke in his entire life.
He noted that watching the out-of-control English fires on the telly, was like watching the horrendous forest fires in California last summer, which burned millons of acres of land along with a river dam, an airport, and even an Indian reservation, which saw thousands of it's teepees burn as if they were made out of buckskin, which come to think of it, they are.
Meanwhile back in not-so-merry-olde England, thousands of firefighters from all over the United Kingdom and including Portugal, the Netherlands, Herzegovina, and Iceland (but not France - they pretty much just like to keep to their white flag selves) are fighting like hell to try and control mother nature.
But as one reporter with BuzzFuzz (England) noted, trying to stop a forest fire is like trying to stop Trump The Big Mac Muncher from eating Big Macs - it's pretty much damn near impossible.
Meanwhile the state of California is transporting over 900 of their very best experienced firefighters to help their British brothers (and sisters).


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Recently, Apple announced that it would introduce a CSAM photo scanning feature for iCloud photos. While it's good that Apple uses its influence and capabilities to try to stop such activity. Many believe that the system could be abused by the government for material unrelated to CSAM. Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac in an exclusive report that As early as 2019, Apple was seeking for CSAM.
There are also some who think that even though there is nothing to hide. It still feels like an invasion of privacy. It's worth noting, however, that this isn't the first rodeo to scan Apple's CSAM. Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac in an exclusive report that it was seeking scanning iCloud email for CSAM material at least in 2019 according to the claim.
According to an archive version of Apple's child safety site, it actually says, "We've built robust safeguards at every level of our software platform and across our supply chain. Apple employs image-matching technologies to detect and report child exploitation as part of this commitment. Our technology employs electronic signatures to identify potential child exploitation, similar to email spam filters.
As 9to5Mac notes, email hasn't encrypted, so Apple doesn't have much trouble scanning email as it passes through their servers. So if you are worry about this upcoming feature, you should know that Apple has done it to some extent.


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Uh oh…you know things are getting pretty testy on Reddit's "Am I the A**hole?" page when people are battling it out with their neighbors about what's going on in their yards…
And that brings us to today's story!
Check it out and we hope to hear from you in the comments about what you think of this situation.
AITA my new neighbors don't like my honeysuckle?
"I don't think I'm an A, but I am open to other Points Of View.
When my neighborhood was built, it pretty much ruined the natural flora and fauna. I'm no botanist, but existing farmland, trees cut down, all green gone, animals gone. The soil is useless hard clay. I h**e it, but It Is What It Is. Anyway.
My backyard is big, and I h**e lawns. I built a subsistence farm and converted front yard into clover. While the clover was not in direct violation of the HOA rules, it was frowned upon, by the concerned looks from neighbors and the cars slowing down by my house. I Don't Really Care. Everyone violates rules here.
To try to mitigate some of the damage done, I do everything I can to attract pollinators, especially bees and birds. I planted a whole ton of honeysuckle. From training and soil fortification, it has taken off. The smell and the vines, the hummingbirds and the bees, listening to them when they come around are heaven for me.
Dear Husband and I are respectful, introverted neighbors. We only socialize if our kids force us to.
Old neighbors didn't care. New neighbors (NNs) move in with two kids. About three months later, New Neighbor wife knocks at my door. She introduces herself and tells me all about her and her family (unsolicited, by the w). While talking, she looks at the honeysuckle draped over my porch.
New Neighbor wife, Out Of The Blue, "you know, New Neighbor husband could help your Dear Husband take all those vines down."
What The Fudge? Me: "Why?"
New Neighbor wife "because it's honeysuckle. Honeysuckle attracts bees."
Me: "yes ma'am. I planted it for that reason. And the hummingbirds." New Neighbor wife: "You want bees in your yard?"
Me: "Yes ma'am. And birds. They're important for fertilizing this area. I'm pretty proud of the progress."
Obviously everything I say from this point on is making her uncomfortable. But… my porch and my yard and she invited herself on it to talk to me like this.
New Neighbor wife: "Well, New Neighbor daughter is deathly allergic to bees. We have to travel everywhere with an Epi-pen. You have to stop attracting bees to your yard."
Me: "Ma'am, I am sorry to hear about New Neighbor daughter's situation, but no ma'am. The world is filled with bees, and wrecking the vegetation in my yard to possibly prevent bees from coming near here is futile." Yep really said that.
New Neighbor wife stated that if New Neighbor daughter gets stung she could die and it'll be my fault. New Neighbor wife tells me how having weeds in my lawn is unkempt and lazy and New Neighbor wife will be talking to the HOA to report me.
Me: "You'd best run on home fast before a bee starts chasing you." Dear Husband thinks I could have been nicer, but To Be Fair, he doesn't care about the clover or the honeysuckle. He does worry they could have a legal case against us should New Neighbor daughter get stung near our house. I have not talked to a lawyer, but surely I can't be sued for not harnessing bees?
No fence, per the HOA. Maybe "Beware of bees" signs at the edge of our yard? Slightly concerned that New Neighbor wife may 'help' us trim the honeysuckle (nowhere near New Neighbor wife's yard). Thank God I Work From Home and we have cameras all around. For What It's Worth, New Neighbor wife's house is about 300′ awayp.
Reddit, AITA?"
Check out what Reddit users said about this.
One reader said they're NTA and their neighbors sound ridiculous.
Another individual said they should be careful to check their HOA rules again to be clear about everything.
And this reader suggested they get a home surveillance system just in case…
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New recruits to the county's police department can receive a $20,000 bonus under the terms of an agreement between the county and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #35, officials announced.
In testimony before the Public Safety Committee of the County Council, Chief Marcus Jones said the department is currently short 129 sworn officers.
"This signing bonus is going to put us on a level playing field with competing jurisdictions for potential police officer candidates," Jones said in a press release. "Without these bonuses, we would be at a disadvantage."
The announcement comes as the department prepares for the next recruitment class scheduled to begin in June.
"By increasing the starting salaries for police officers, we have moved Montgomery County into a better recruiting position," said County Executive Marc Elrich in the release.
The bonus payments would be made in increments, starting with 10% of the total that would come after a new recruit's first day as a county employee.
The funding is coming from the savings accrued from personnel vacancies within the police department; the County Council would have to approve the program for the budgets for fiscal 2024 and beyond.
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Councilmember Sidney Katz, chair of the County's Public Safety Commission, sees the bonus program as an important step in enhancing the department's ability to recruit the complement of officers needed in Montgomery County effectively. https://t.co/nzeEcnM1Al
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A leading anti-abortion advocacy group is suing state insurance regulators in a case that could hobble a landmark Oregon law requiring insurance companies to cover abortion and contraceptives.
The Reproductive Health Equity Act, passed in 2017, requires every private insurer in the state to cover reproductive health services, including contraceptives, at no cost to patients. All but one insurer, Providence Health Plan, must also cover abortion services.
The law allows insurers to offer plans that don't include abortion or contraceptive coverage to religious employers, such as churches, that exist to instill religious values and primarily employ and serve people who share the employer's religious beliefs. Oregon Right to Life doesn't meet that definition of a religious employer, but it should be allowed an exemption, according to its 32-page complaint filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court in Eugene.
"As a pro-life advocate, ORTL seeks to have all that it says and does be consistent with its beliefs and pro-life message," the complaint said. "This applies to employee health insurance coverage. ORTL believes funding insurance coverage for abortion communicates a message contrary to its pro-life message."
The suit seeks a federal ruling ordering the state to make an exception for Oregon Right to Life, requiring any insurance company that provides a health plan to the organization to accommodate the organization's religious beliefs and not provide coverage for abortion or some kinds of contraception. The complaint also asks for a ruling blocking the state from enforcing its mandate on any insurer, and such a ruling could clear the way for other companies to block coverage for abortion and some contraception on health insurance plans.
As defendant, the lawsuit names the Department of Consumer and Business Services and its director, Andrew Stolfi. A department spokesman said the agency is reviewing the complaint with its attorneys at the Department of Justice.
Shawn Lindsay, a former Republican state representative who now serves on the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, is the Oregon-based attorney who filed the complaint on behalf of Oregon Right to Life. The conservative Bopp Law Firm, based in Indiana, serves as legal counsel for Oregon Right to Life and is seeking court approval to join the case despite its attorneys not being licensed to practice law in Oregon.
Oregon Right to Life specifically objects to four types of contraceptives: two "morning after" pills that are intended to serve as a fail-safe preventing the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus, and two types of intrauterine devices because the long-term internal contraceptive could prevent a fertilized egg from implanting if it's inserted up to five days after intercourse. The organization believes that life begins the moment an egg is fertilized, so blocking that egg from implanting in the uterus is the same as abortion, which it opposes.
That was the same objection at the heart of the 2014 U.S. Supreme Court case Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, a 5-4 decision from the court's conservative majority that allowed companies with a small group of owners to deny contraceptive coverage if the owners objected to including contraceptives in their firm's insurance plans because of their religious beliefs. The Obama administration responded to that ruling by requiring insurance companies to offer contraceptive coverage directly to employees without going through their employer-based plan.
The complaint indicates that Oregon Right to Life wants to change insurance companies. Its eight employees now receive company-sponsored health insurance through Providence Health Plan, the only insurer in the state that doesn't cover abortion services except in the case of a severe threat to the mother or if the fetus won't survive. Providence does, however, cover contraceptives, including the ones Oregon Right to Life considers deadly to a fetus.
"(Providence Health Plan) is not suitable because it covers abortifacient 'contraceptives' and abortion beyond imminent danger to the mother's life," the complaint said.
Oregon Right to Life also considers Providence Health Plan "not suitable" because Oregon Health & Science University isn't in-network and because it has had steeper rate hikes than other insurers, the complaint said. Employees also objected to other options, such as faith-based medical cost-sharing groups, as they want traditional health insurance.
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