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Teen used brass knuckles to suckerpunch a 12-year-old, gets sentenced
UPDATE: Central Arkansas Now reported that Millsaps was found guilty and sentenced to nine years. For clarity, this is the only source we were able to find this information on. If there's any updates, please notify us.
A 16-year-old named Kane Millsaps of Conway, Arkansas, used brass knuckles to play a "knockout game" and hit a 12-year-old boy from behind, knocking the boy out, damaging his face, and breaking his teeth in an unprovoked attack.
Millsaps defense team tried to state that the boy has a history of mental illness, but the State Hospital that Millsaps is deemed mentally fit to stand trial for his felony battery case.
Bad news for the suspect, but great news for the victim and family who seek justice. The 16-year-old faces 20-years in prison if found guilty and given the maximum sentence. The mother is concerned about her boy being 16-years-old, then coming out of prison at 36 and wondering what he's going to do with his life. I wonder what SHE'S been doing his entire life? Where's his father? What type of person attacks someone from behind like this and does it with a weapon.
His trial is in early May.
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Millsaps is charged charged as an adult with Felony First-Degree Battery and Misdemeanor Possession of an Instrument of Crime. These charges came after authorities were told of a YouTube video showing Millsaps hitting an unsuspecting 12-year-old boy while wearing brass knuckles.
In its report, the State Hospital stated Millsaps did not suffer from a mental disease and that he understood the criminality of the actions he is accused of.
Millsaps told doctors he recently earned his GED and that he attended an alternative school before being arrested, noting he was arrested for the first time at 12 years old.
The State Hospital said Millsaps did not have a mental defect but did have a conduct disorder as well as an unspecified alcohol and cannabis use disorder. The hospital also noted he had an intermittent explosive disorder, which is connected with explosive outbursts of anger and violence.
"When asked why he seems to be in so much trouble, he reported, 'I got real bad anger problems. I black out.' He said he has a 'real bad pride thing, think I got to prove myself,'" the report states.
Looks like he'll have plenty of chances to prove himself in prison. He's young and he can be changed, but he should serve a small sentence in prison so he learns how good he had it on the outside and doesn't ever do something that terrible again.
I wouldn't push for the maximum sentence because 20 years for a punch that the victim recovers from is not a fair sentence. When you have rapists like Brock Turner getting 6 months in jail for RAPE, then you can't have this boy getting 20 years for a punch. That doesn't make any sense whatsoever.
I don't believe he should get NO time, but the maximum for that felony is too much for the crime he committed. However, the fact that he used brass knuckles makes it worse because it shows clear intent to harm someone even more than a normal punch.
Give him a few years, rehabilitate the boy, and let's see if he turns it around. You can't give up on the kid, but he does require a punishment for his sick crime. I don't want him set free, but I don't think the maximum of 20 is fair.
If he messes up in prison, then keep adding the years on the sentence.
I would also charge the parents with neglect if it's found that they're terrible parents and do nothing for their child.
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The Senior Auction is an event that many high school students are aware of. Whether it is from hearing about the auction from other people participating in the event or from personally bidding for previous seniors, most students, if not all, are aware of the National Honor Society's (NHS) annual event.
The Senior Auction is essentially a "sale" of seniors and teachers that gives the opportunity for anyone in the student body to 'own' a senior for a day. All the proceeds from previous years have been used to fund different service-related activities for NHS, such as last year's 100,000 peso donation to the disaster relief fund following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan. This year, NHS aims to donate proceeds from this event to their newly formed service partner, Operation Smile, an organization that helps children get surgeries for cleft lip and other facial deformities.
Many students have different reactions to the upcoming event. Senior Sougata MItra, who is being auctioned in the event next week, expresses that the auction is a "very interesting way to raise money" as the event itself is extremely fun and so people "don't necessarily realize where the money actually goes". However, after people see and realize the benefits of the auction, "It is a very worthwhile experience." Sophomore Jeffrey Bui, who has seen the auction take place last year, agrees and expresses that it is not only "a great opportunity for seniors to interact with students from other grades", but also a charitable cause. Interestingly, senior Isabel Quah initially thought that it seemed like "a strange concept knowing that people were being auctioned off" but after seeing that it was for a good cause and the entertaining aspect of it, she changed her stance and thought that bidding for people is actually worth doing.
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The Taurus Judge has certainly been controversial, but it's also been extremely popular — so popular, in fact, that ammo manufacturers have been making customized loads specifically for it (well, it and the Smith & Wesson Governor). In this video, ShootingTheBull410 tests one of these custom-tailored Judge loads, the Lehigh Defense Maximum Expansion in .45 Colt. It's a weird-looking bullet that expands to massive dimensions, looking more like a ninja throwing star than a hollowpoint. If you like the idea of a bullet that expands to nearly two inches in diameter, check out the video.
ShootingTheBull410 on Lehigh Defense's .45 Colt Maximum Expansion Round
Goodness gracious me. For the first time, I'm actually toying with the idea of getting a Judge.
Same here. Holy crap, nothing says "court is adjourned" than that!
Judge, jury and executioner!
Lehigh makes some great bullets
I… I don't know what to say. Can you imagine being hit by THAT?
Bear ammo for sure. And it is a copper bullet so Kalifornia will embrace it.
I bet watermelon shots are messy.
Wouldn't you want more penetration?
I suspect penetration would improve if they used a polymer fill/point, like the Hornady NTX, among others.
to bad you cant use that non lead round in kali. it has to be shot out of the evil 5 shot revolver that is not on the kali approved handgun roster.
Kudos to them for thinking outside the box!
Here's my beef with specialized self defense loads:
They're expensive as sin. $42 for 12 shots? Are you kidding TTAG or what? You're supposed to regularly train with a self defense gun and the self defense load. Who's going to spend $336 for 96 shots of this to shoot every weekend when two boxes of 9×19 is about $30 or $40?
This load and the Judge pistol only work if you don't intend to train with the combination. And to me that's bad advice and even worse when implemented.
Sure you're supposed to train, and check (particularly with a semi-auto) to make sure your self defense load functions with the pistol you have. But as far as actually training with the LeHigh rounds? Bah – just pick a practice round with similar recoil and point of aim (and there are tons of Cowboy Action loads available that would work in the Judge) – for a fraction of the cost.
Do you practice only with Gold Dots or Cor-Bon? Or do you do like everyone else and just run White Box FMJ. If not, your ammo budget is sure a lot higher than mine – and most police departments.
I'm wondering if
a) there are any .45 rifles that will take this round?
b) if this can be done with .410 gauge-capable Taurus, how long
before a similar load is offered for a 12-gauge? For home
defense, this seems to be superior to 00 buck. Even against
Then consider putting Talon-type sharp edges on it.
One of those Rossi .45/.410 carbines?
Great point.
Next would be determining the ballistics and terminal performance at longer ranges.
This is getting scary.
I have that carbine. It's the Rossi circuit judge. And I want to know how the pedals fair in the longer carbine length barrel.
Most likely they will kind of "over expand" like they often do in the longer-barrel judges, meaning the protrusions will curl around facing backwards, looking more like a four-legged spider than a ninja star, but with a little more penetration. Still amazing, but a narrower wound channel. They expand perfectly from the short-barreled "public defender" judges, the model for which I suspect these rounds were designed.
I wondered how an H&R .45/.410 Survivor would handle it.
I would suspect it would work fine in that H&R Survivor…
How about in a lever gun? 16-20″ barrel?
BTW, I just checked out his video of a .45 ACP v .454 Casull into a gel block. Too much penetration, threw the gel around even more, and I have to ask, when is Lehigh going to produce this style bullet in .454? For Godzilla hunting…
45LC is interchangeable with 454C (in a 454C gun) so they kind of already have. They just need to make it shorter, hehe.
I'm thinking in terms of the powder load.
Yeah, I was just being silly. It would be great to see the velocities of the 454 without the over penetration you would get from it normally in a defensive situation.
Very impressive! I wonder if these would work out of a .460 Smith.
Y'know, it just might… at least, as far as overall bullet length goes. I measured a Maximum Expansion .45 Colt at 1.92″ total overall length. According to the SAAMI specs, a .460 S&W should measure at least 1.9″ long, so — maybe. I'd expect you'd have to ask Lehigh if they've tried it and if they warrant it to work from a .460.
We may actually talk about "knockdown" power in a pistol for reals
Good Lord above.
now that's terminate with extreme prejudice
I'm both highly entertained and horrified by this. . . and reexamining the judge (I typically make fun of them). I'm wondering if you could make a .444 cal version of this for loading on shortened .444 marlin brass for firing from lever guns designed from .444 marlin. This bullet is simply a game changer. I kept thinking that it's like firing a super massive broad head arrow from a handgun . . . just absolutely devastating!
That was my initial impression, this is a BROADHEAD flying at 900 FPS!!!
Buuuut…. the 9mm fanbois are telling us constantly that bullet diameter (initial or expanded) doesn't matter. You need to have umpty-ump rounds in your magazine and carry at least two or three backup magazines, because you never know when you're going to have to hose down a mob…
That snark aside, here's my pondering for the day:
With modern smokeless powders, there is a huge volume in a .45 Colt case that is left empty. The .45 Colt is one of the classic revolver cases where it is possible, with some modern powders, to nearly triple-charge the case.
So choose one of these powders, Put a regular, ie 850 fps, load of modern pistol powder in a .45 Colt case.
Now grab up one of these very long bullets and set it deep into the case – deep enough you can chamber this beast in a regular .45 Colt cylinder.
Just a thought for future experimentation.
Would seating a round that deeply in the case effect the pressure curve? It's been so long sinc I reloaded that I wouldn't even want to hazard a guess. I like .45 colt revolvers. Ruger single actions are about as close to being murphy proof as a handgun gets. And here in CA single actions are exempt from that stupid DOJ list.
Single-action revolvers are exempt from the DOJ roster.
(I'm sure that's what you meant; I just wanted to clarify.)
It might. Part of the issue is whether you crimp them. I'd go without crimping first and see if the mere friction of a non-crimped case is enough to hold the pill in place in the case.
But the more I've been sitting here, thinking about it, the more I think I'm going to try to get some of these pills and experiment, rather than just talk about it, because I'm reasonably sure that I could load the .45 Colt hot enough to achieve the magical 12″ of penetration. The wound channel on these things would be on par with a broadhead arrow, which would be highly efficient at causing rapid blood loss.
I like the .45 Colt as well. Smith made the 625 in .45LC, and while it's a hefty little piece to lug around (being an N-frame and all), they're accurate as anything you'd want and very controllable at up to 50 yards.
I was surprised to learn on pistol-forum recently that LE had been carrying 45LC revolvers as late as the 1980s. I'd previously thought of 45LC as a long obsolescent "heritage" round. Seems likely that the 625 N-frame was one of the guns of choice.
The .45LC has been the victim of lots of idiotic blather from gun-rag writers for the last couple of decades.
The truth is this:
1. Contrary to the gun-shop innuendo and gun-rag "expertise," .45LC brass isn't "weak." The reason why some .45LC brass lets go in some guns is that their chambers were cut with very generous sizes according to the history of the round, not the specification. When they were filled with BP, the chambers were sized rather, uh, "generously" to facilitate re-loading in the face of lots of BP residue.
With chambers cut to minimum SAAMI specs, you can load a .45LC round to be as hot as a .44 RemMag, no problem. There's that much room in the case. For S&W double-action guns, I'd strongly recommend not going that hot, but you could probably push a 250gr pill at 1,000 fps out of most double-action revolvers without a problem. A modern Ruger single-action in .45 Colt? Start experimenting, and prepare to be impressed. Just don't allow those loads to find their way into any other .45 Colt gun.
2. There are some very hefty bullets available for the .45LC, even up to 300 grains. Hollow point designs with huge cavities, and so on. Elmer Keith (among others) put a lot of experimentation on .45's because they used to be ubiquitous in the pre/post WWII era.
I really like the .45 Colt. The only downside of the .45 Colt is also a downside of the .45 ACP and some other old-and-true cartridges: In the face of modern smokeless propellants, it is entirely possible to double (or more) over-load a cartridge with modern powders. You can double charge either the .45 ACP or .45 Colt, nooooo problem. Chuck one of those into any quality handgun made for only the nominal pressure spec of the cartridge, and you're going to have problems. Same deal for the .45-70. You can load up the old venerable .45-70 to pressures that approach the results of a .458 WinMag – but only in something like a Ruger #1.
I was going to ask if the larger bullet (thinking mass) would increase pressures to dangerous levels, but then I realized we're only talking 220gr for these all-copper bullets.
It would be "interesting" to try such a thing from my Blackhawk. (Just saw jwm's reply.)
I wonder if a 45Colt case could be trimmed down to allow this to fit in a SA. There will still be plenty of space for powder. I am not sure how to account for the shortened case pressure-wise. Maybe start with a big(volumewise) powder like Trail Boss?
Hmmm. I have a Judge, a Blackhawk, and a press. This might be a redneck accident weekend.
Have you seen the Aguila SSS sniper sub-sonic rounds in .22LR? They're sort of like what you suggest — they use a 22 Short case, and make up all the extra distance with lead, so you end up with a weird mega-bullet sitting in a super-short case, but — the overall length is the same as a .22LR, they're made for and work in .22LR guns… check out the picture on Midway's site and you can see what I'm talking about. I think that's along the lines of what you're thinking of doing?
Aw, come on, Matt. Weirder than GLOCK-brand leather underpants?
That strange looking .22 was exactly what I was thinking. Seeing the concept made commercially leads me to think this would work. I now think that using a dense powder like 231 may be the best since it will still leave empty space in the shortened 45Colt case. Thus less chance of over pressure. Maybe a minimum charge of 231 and use a super strong Blackhawk or Redhawk instead of a SAA clone.
I would have a better chance of making ot through life with both my hands if I could just resist the temptation to tinker.
Those 60 grain subsonic loads are great shooters. But they are a tad "fragile" in my experience. All that bullet sticking out of the case means care has to be taken in handling them. It's a lead bullet and softer than these all copper bullets you're wanting to work with.
I"d say go for it. Use caution and let us know how it works.
This might be a good reason to bring back the .45 auto rim. Given what DG says, load these piggies into that and call it a day, this also eliminates the deep seating pressure worries, and the brass is easily made just trim .45 Colt or Schofield to .45acp lengths. This could be big.
i can tell someone is a 45 fanboy.
I like lower pressure rounds. They're easier on what is left of my hearing.
Therefore, I'm a .38 Special, .44 Special, .44 Russian, .45 ACP and .45 Colt fanboy.
Freddy Krueger bullets. Best I've heard today. Looks like someone took the blades out of a blender and shot them into that gel.
My wife loves the concept of the judge. I would have had to buy her one already exceptwe live in CA.
…yeah, after watching the video I went to the CA DOJ approved handgun site and the Judge is not listed…*8(
Get a gunsmith to modify it. As jwm pointed out above, single-action revolvers are exempt from the DOJ roster… if the gun is modified to work in SA only, the roster doesn't apply.
It's treated as a short-barreled shotgun, and for whatever reason, that whole family of guns has been targeted with prejudice by certain CA legislators.
That's weird, given that PC 17190 (old numbering) included in the definition of "shotgun" the phrase "to fire through a smooth bore" – and the Judge is rifled.
Oh… I guess it's PC 12020…
(c)(1)As used in this section, a "short-barreled shotgun" means any of the following:
(A)A firearm which is designed or redesigned to fire a fixed shotgun shell and having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length
Now I want to see what they do against soft body armor. I don't think they will penetrate but I bet they leave one heck of a bruise.
The beautiful thing is you can alternate with heavy solids….
But for real AP you need velocity + mass. You aren't punching through a level 3A plate with this, regardless.
I will be buying 2 boxes of these. 1 to shoot and 1 to guard like gold in case I ever find the Judge I lost in that horrible boating accident…..
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, especially the giddy "holy cow" reaction to the round's performance in gelatin.
I'd like to point out, though, that the test did not include any layers of heavy cloth over the entry surface. Many tests use 4 layers of heavy denim per the FBI test protocols. This may change the expansion and penetration characteristics considerably, or even prevent expansion altogether if the denim plugs the bullet cavity.
If that long, copper bullet doesn't expand I'll bet it'll penetrate til next week. I loved watching that gelatin jump.
When was the last time you heard of a bad guy with 3 pairs of Steve Urcal pants and a denim jacket covering center mass? LOL
Alphageek: "Many tests use 4 layers of heavy denim per the FBI test protocols. This may change the expansion and penetration characteristics considerably, or even prevent expansion altogether if the denim plugs the bullet cavity"
FYI, I got to the range yesterday testing a bunch of stuff, and I had some leftover gel so I put on 4 layers of IWBA-spec 16oz heavy denim and shot a Lehigh Maximum Expansion through it. Bullet expanded perfectly.
DHS order any?
Wow, love the comments. Thanks to Shootthebull410 for the video. The long bullet was designed to take advantage of the Judge's tight 1:12 twist which we assume was used to get a shot pattern out of the short barrel. This long of a bullet will not stabilize in the 45 Colt or other cartridges as they lack the tight barrel twist, but have no fear, the .45 Colt, .44 Special, and .44 Mag Maximum Expansion are coming soon.
Thought you might all get a kick out of the New Product Meeting minutes when this round was discussed. Please note, the New Product Meetings are conducted every time Mike opens his mouth when he is not eating a ham sandwich.
Mike – We should design a great bullet for the Judge.
Dave – That gun is silly.
Mike – I have two of them and Taurus sold like five million of them.
Dave – That means there are 295 million in the US like me that have not bought one and think they are silly.
Mike – Yeah, but think if we can sell every Judge owner just one round.
Dave – We should design a great bullet for the Taurus Judge.
Well I'm sold, I plan to buy a box. If it's as accurate out of my 2 inch barrel as Pdx1 .45 I will use this as carry.
I had concerns about accuracy, because it seemed to me that the long, long, long bullet, with that deep hollowpoint cavity, and the balance of center-of-pressure vs. center-of-gravity might lead to some aerodynamic instability. So I shot a bunch of them for patterning and was very pleasantly surprised — they're plenty accurate enough at self defense distances. My fears were totally allayed.
Heh. That's pretty amusing, but that's a great example of the way a business should be run.
I would love to see the concept applied to the 38 special on a 357 frame. You have an additional quarter inch of available space in the cylinder to lengthen the cartridge!
Again, this could warrant a return of some old cartridges. I seem to remember a .38 short that might just fill that bill.
My Judge may just have to go from "novelty" status to go-to bedside gun status… with a laser. 🙂
I'm thinking HERE COMES THE JUDGE!
The one thing that makes the judge not as accurate is the long cylinder space before the forcing cone. I bought some brass cases from Magtech in .410 shotgun. I plan to work up a propritory round that will fill the chamber. this should stabilize the bullet with less wobble.
$42 dollars for 9 rounds and $5 bucks for shipping…hell that's not even two cylinder loads worth and it gives only a few extra to practice. I would mostly be worried about civilian courts in the follow up law suit as they would jump on the round.
Your Honor, how was I supposed to know what kind of boolit was in the gun?
Does anyone else look at that long deep cavity in the tip and wonder what you could do with steel bbs,ball bearings,a nail,superglue and silicon
Will it work with the public defender Taurus revolver?


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Feature Article
Robert D. Murray, MD
Traditionally, nutritional risk has been defined by growth failure, with clinical intervention indicated when a child falls below the third to fifth percentile on growth charts. Although the velocity of linear growth and weight gain during the first years are unparalleled at any other time of life, this period is also unique for other reasons. Nutrition not only supports increased bone length, muscle mass, and tissue growth, but also continued development of several highly metabolic organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system, the cardiorespiratory system, the kidneys, and the central nervous system. Just as growth depends on consistent nutrients, so too does organ development, especially the brain. The undernourished child may exhibit compromised optimal development and future cognitive performance, irrespective of weight status. It is often challenging in early childhood to ensure that a child is receiving high-quality nutrition. Primary care clinicians are positioned to identify the child with potential nutritional risk and design an appropriate intervention that promotes optimal development. [Pediatr Ann. 2018;47(11):e465–e469.]
Nutritional well-being in early life is typically assessed by growth.1 Both overweight and underweight reflect an imbalance between a child's actual intake and the energy required to support ideal height and weight. Although obesity is an urgent focus worldwide, it is undernutrition that carries the greater morbidity and mortality in the immediate and long term.2 Globally, approximately 20 million children are severely undernourished, contributing to 45% of all child deaths.2 Being either overweight or underweight in early life increases the likelihood of future cardiometabolic disorders, but undernutrition also threatens neural development, cognition, and academic achievement.2,3 Undernutrition among children in the United States and other Western countries often goes unrecognized and untreated, even when malnutrition is moderate to severe (ie, below the third to fifth percentile, or a z score of −2 to −3 standard deviations [SD]).4–6 The malnourished population usually consists of children with acute or chronic illnesses; children with special health care needs involving physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional disorders; and children who are hospitalized.
A recent expert panel on malnutrition cited three cause-based categories of diminished growth velocity: (1) acute illness resulting in a loss of energy and some nutrients, (2) chronic illness with severe deficits in both energy and nutrients, and (3) no apparent illness, which the consensus panel attributed primarily to energy deficit.5 The third category is the most common but also the least likely to be recognized by the primary care clinician early in its course. If "risk" is exclusively tied to a child's height and weight, then undernutrition in the absence of growth faltering will not merit intervention. But this implies that children in the "normal" range (5th to 85th percentile, or a z score of −1 to +1 SD) do not have the potential for adverse outcomes. Even in the absence of weight loss or overt nutrient deficiency, nutrient depletion alone may incur lasting problems.
Although the velocity of linear growth and weight gain during the first years are unparalleled at any other time of life, the first years after birth are singularly unique for other reasons. Nutrition not only promotes increased bone length, muscle mass, and tissue growth, but also supports continued development of several highly metabolic organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system, the cardiorespiratory system, the kidneys, and the central nervous system.7 From birth, sensory and motor experiences generate new synapses at a rate of nearly 700 per second.8 As a result, brain volume doubles by 12 months and triples by 36 months, which alone accounts for up to 60% of the infant's extremely high basal metabolic rate, which is 2.5 times that of an adult.7
The developmental outcomes associated with undernutrition may be subtle and difficult to diagnose if they fail to elicit the overt clinical manifestations associated with moderate-to-severe growth failure (malnutrition or stunting, delayed wound healing, weakened immunity, infectious disease) or with overt nutritional deficiency states (iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin D-deficient rickets, zinc-deficiency perioral rash or diarrhea).6 Choline-deficiency symptoms such as fatigue, memory impairment, learning disabilities, and mood shifts are difficult to appreciate in young children, as are insufficiencies of docosahexaenoic acid, iodine, lutein, or precursors to neurotransmitters such as B vitamins, phenylalanine, tyrosine, or taurine.
Researchers have begun to look at the potential consequences of poor diet quality in infant and toddlers. A recent study correlated low diet-quality scores in early life with poor cognitive skills, behavioral issues, and low academic achievement later in childhood or adolescence.9 Parents with an authoritarian feeding style, those with developmentally inappropriate expectations, or those engaged in food fads or highly restrictive dietary patterns may undermine their child's dietary pattern.10 Children who are particularly selective eaters, as well as those who are neglected or food insecure, also may face neurodevelopmental consequences despite adequate corporal growth.6,11
Two populations of children often present to the primary care practitioner with a potential risk for undernutrition. The first group is comprised of infants and toddlers with medical histories that raise the likelihood of inadequate dietary intake (Table 1). Recurrent infections merit particular concern as well because the associated inflammatory cytokines can cause prolonged anorexia. Reestablishing growth with supplementation has been shown to restore appetite.12 Repeated antibiotic use can substantially alter the gut microbiome, which may affect satiety and metabolism.13 More than 20% of US children are food insecure and their poor nutritional status is often missed despite simple screening resources for clinical practice.14,15
Table 1:
Red Flags Indicating Potential Risk of Malnourishment or Growth Failure
The second group potentially at risk for undernutrition is comprised of highly selective eaters. Complaints about how and what their toddlers eat are reported by more than 50% of parents in some studies.16 The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children,17 using clear and specific questions, identified 10% to 15% of children as particularly selective eaters with a potential risk for inadequate nutrition. The terms "picky" or "fussy" eater may bias against clinical urgency, but the time between parental complaints about dietary intake and physician concerns about growth represents a prolonged period of poor diet quality (Figure 1).
Figure 1.
Continuum from parental concern to physician concern over malnourishment in early childhood feeding.
Highly selective eaters tend to share similar traits. Their duration of being breast-fed is short and their exposure to solid food begins early. Children who are selective eaters are suspicious of new flavors and textures. They show a low enjoyment of food, eat slowly, and prefer liquids. Their limited food preferences often result in nutrient inadequacy at a crucial developmental stage, even if they consume sufficient energy to sustain growth.15 Rigid, authoritarian parenting commonly results in parent-child stress at meal times. Parent-child dietary struggles often further increase the child's resistance. Conversely, parental acquiescence to child preferences often erodes diet quality. These types of behavioral issues take time to correct, compounding nutritional risk.18,19
Clinicians usually recognize growth failure when a child is 2 SD below z score, but they may not acknowledge the potential risk when a child has fallen only 1 SD below the mean (Figure 2). A child who has fallen into the 5th to 25th percentile area of weight-for-height merits close scrutiny.20 A brief diet history can reveal parental attitudes, expectations, approaches, and frustrations that often affect infant-toddler feeding.10,18–20 Children at risk for undernutrition who have an extremely restricted energy and/or nutrient intake or parents who espouse nonconventional diets, fads, or ideation should be asked to provide a thorough 3-day dietary record.19
Figure 2.
The z scores and corresponding percentiles indicating growth failure (−2 and −3 SD below the mean or below the third percentile) versus those at risk for growth failure (−1 SD below the mean, or the 2.3 to 15.9 percentile). From Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PR_and_NCE.gif), in the public domain; permission is not required.
If clinical assessment identifies a child at risk for undernutrition, then intervention is indicated. In the past, supplements such as oils, starches, and high-calorie foods or drinks were used to increase energy intake. More balanced energy and nutrient supplements were reserved for moderate-to-severe growth failure, and were delivered orally, parenterally, or via gastric drip.1 However, the need for dietary intervention to support brain development along with weight and height suggests that more balanced supplementation is indicated.
Alarcon et al.21 randomized a group of 3- to 5-year-old children (n = 92) who were between the 5th and 25th percentile for body mass index (BMI) to receive either dietary counseling alone or counseling plus a complete, balanced oral nutritional supplement (ONS; 40 kcal/kg/day) for 90 days. The study showed a significant improvement of weight-for-height in the ONS group at 60 days. At 90 days, there was no further increase, indicating that daily ONS did not cause obesity in this population.
A larger (n = 200) and longer (48 weeks) study was undertaken by Huynh et al.22 with 3- to 4-year-old Filipino children who were between the 5th and 25th percentile for BMI. As in the study by Alarcon et al.,21 the control group received three sessions of dietary counseling alone, whereas the treatment group received counseling plus ONS providing 450 kcal/day. The data showed significant improvement of energy intake and weight-for-height ratio by 8 weeks. Like the study by Alarcon et al.,21 the results showed no evidence of obesity in the treatment group, even over the course of 48 weeks. Comparing pre- and post-diet diversity scores, Huynh et al.23 showed no decrement in diet quality due to prolonged ONS.23 Surprisingly, their data also showed a gradual rise in mean height-for-age among the ONS group, which did not peak until after 40 weeks of ONS therapy.22,23 This finding suggests that study children had experienced a degree of height restriction due to energy and/or nutrient inadequacy, despite being above the third percentile cut-off for growth failure.
Although clinicians understand the role of hormones in growth plate physiology, nutrition also plays a critical role.24 Undernutrition, whether due to low energy, low vitamins and minerals, or poor-quality protein, affects both the endocrine (insulin-like growth factor 1, thyroid hormone, androgens and estrogens, and glucocorticoids) and the inflammatory (cytokines) system. The findings of Huynh et al.22,23 suggest that growth plate quiescence may occur in children at-risk for undernutrition but can be subclinical. The data further suggest that clinicians must be prepared to intervene long enough to restore not only weight, but also full linear growth. Even mild but persistent quiescence of the growth plate can result in permanent stunting.25,26
Early nutrition's influence on child development extends well beyond the first years.3 Between 1969 and 1977, researchers working on behalf of the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama, studied the importance of an oral protein/nutrient supplement on children with a high potential for undernutrition in rural Guatemala.27 Matched villages (n = 2 villages per group) were recruited for a group randomized trial comparing a protein/nutrient drink (119 kcal/180 mL, 10.3 g of protein, 15.3 g of carbohydrates, and 0.2 g of fats, plus iron, vitamins A and C, calcium, phosphorus, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin) with a carbohydrate drink (59 kcal/180 mL, 13.3 g of carbohydrates, no fat, no protein, and the same vitamin mineral supplementation). All pregnant women and children from birth to age 7 years were free to consume ad libitum the drink assigned to their village, which was available at multiple sites. Study results were surprising. In the ONS group, infant mortality fell by 66% and stunting by 45% compared to the group given only a carbohydrate drink. Maternal fat-free mass rose by 0.5 SD. In adolescence, children who were given the supplement showed greater height, weight, and fat-free mass, demonstrating a higher (0.7 SD) work capacity. More importantly, the study showed greatly improved cognitive performance and precortical executive function, which resulted in higher test scores and a concomitant increase in years of schooling completed.27
New research is changing the way pediatricians view the importance of nutrition's role in optimal infant and child development. More than simply fuel for growth, nutrition is vital for continued post-natal organ development, including the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system, and most importantly, the brain. Even before signs of growth faltering, undernutrition threatens optimal development. Using a simple approach (Table 2), the primary care clinician can assess the at-risk child, identify potential nutritional problems, and intervene effectively even before the child shows signs of overt growth failure. Primary care intervention is ideal when it uses balanced supplementation, supportive behavioral counseling, and close follow-up.
Table 2:
A Primary Care Approach to Parental Concerns about Child Nutrition
Infants born prematurely
Repeated infections
Difficulty advancing foods
Children who are hospitalized
Chronic disease states
Children with special needs
First months of life
Food insecurity
Single parent with inadequate social support
Plot growth: identify a fall of z score of greater than −1 SD for weight-for-height or BMI-for-age
Look for red flags in the medical history
Use the two-question screen for food insecurity
Do a verbal diet history and assess parent-child problems
Do a 3-day diet record of all foods and drinks (2 weekdays, 1 weekend day)
Consider referral to a dietitian for intensive dietary counseling
Intervene using a balanced oral energy and nutrient supplement
Ensure complete reestablishment of weight and height status
Observe the family closely
Robert D. Murray, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine; and is a Nutrition Consultant, Robert D. Murray MD Nutrition LLC.
Address correspondence to Robert D. Murray, MD, 1629 Berkshire Road, Columbus, OH 43221; email:
Grant: R. D. M. reports grants from the Cardinal Health Foundation.
Disclosure: Robert D. Murray reports personal fees from Abbott Nutrition Health Institute and from Abbott Nutrition during the conduct of the study; and personal fees from the Egg Nutrition Center, Cattleman's Beef Association, Dannon Co., Haas Avocado, Sabra Dipping Company, and American Dairy Association outside the submitted work.
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Red Arrows share amazing footage from Abu Dhabi as part of Middle East tour
The Red Arrows have released amazing footage showing their time in Abu Dhabi so far as part of their Middle East tour.
The Red Arrows' show in Abu Dhabi on November 24 began a weekend of speed and teamwork in the United Arab Emirates, with Abu Dhabi also hosting Formula One's deciding race.
The Red Arrows showed off their speed and skills with an array of manoeuvres and red and blue smoke.
The visit to Abu Dhabi on November 24 was part of the Red Arrows' two-month long overseas tour of the Middle East.
Take a look at their video from Abu Dhabi:
The team have so far visited:
- October 3: Karachi, Pakistan (Flypast)
- October 8: Hindon: Indian Air Force Day (Display)
- October 11: Dhaka, Bangladesh (Flypast)
- October 13: Singapore (Flypast)
- October 14: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Flypast with Typhoon aircraft)
- October 17: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Display)
- October 20: Da Nang, Vietnam (Overnight stop)
- October 23-25: Shanghai, China (Ground events)
- October 28-29: Hong Kong, China (Ground events)
- November 1-6 : Zhuhai airshow, China (Displays)
- November 11: Hua Hin, Thailand (Displays and flypasts)
- November 16: Hyderabad, India (Display)
- November 17: Bangalore, India (Flypast)
- November 20: Muscat, Oman (Display)
- November 23: Bahrain (Flypast)
- November 24: Abu Dhabi The Corniche, UAE (Display)
Dates that are left for their tour include:
- November 27: Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, UAE (Display or flypast)
- November 28: Kuwait (Flypast)
- December 1: RAF Scampton (Return home)
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Make no mistake; selecting the most influential Americans who are 50+ wasn't the easiest course of action to launch NiC with. But, as we looked over the landscape we realized that very few voices—very, very few voices—seemed to notice, let alone care, about arguably the most important and growing population in our country: Us.
Though it has almost become de rigueur for intelligent mature adults to complain about why ratings-obsessed television executives and movie studio honchos are so locked in on the 18-34 set and all but ignore the massive 50+ audience—after all, don't we have all the spending money?—we decided to try a different tact in shaking up the public discourse: We created NiC, a smart, sexy, informative, relevant destination where you, me and a heck of a lot of people just like us will determine what's important to us in the zeitgeist, though 18-34 year olds are certainly welcome.
Determining any list is always fraught with numerous conflicting obstacles—ratio of men to women, diversity, geographic concentration—but when you add our relentless determination to create the single-best, most-discussed and definitive ranked list of influential people 50+ in the US, well, let's just say the conversations around the NiC offices were rather spirited. And, yes, celebrities, politicians, sports figures and media personalities do make up the lion's share of the 50 because when a ranking is solely based on influence—what NiC considers real power—having a bold-faced name is a prerequisite. It just is.
So we've come up with 25 men and 25 women (and just a few bubblin' under) who by their sheer star power or their convention-defying renegade approach to life, have made—and continue to make—a significant impression on our collective psyche. And with that, NiC announces that the undeniable force for positivity otherwise known as Oprah Winfrey resoundingly takes the top spot on our inaugural list of most influential Americans 50+. I mean, how could she not? The very idea that an African-American woman born in 1950s Mississippi could unquestionably sit at No.1 on such an impossibly prestigious list truly boggles the mind in delicious ways. That same exciting incredulity will help fuel NiC as we move forward with much more groundbreaking (and unconventional) stories for you to digest and discuss.
I so look forward to our own spirited conversations about the 50 extraordinary Americans you're about to read about. Agree with the names on this list or not, one thing is certain, we'll be talking about them. And, well, isn't that the point?


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To tell the truth, the shop does have a dated feel to it. Apparently, it's now run by the 4th generation, so ordered pork porridge to try. The lady at the counter asked if I'd eat internal organs and I said yes, so they did a mixed parts pork porridge.
|pork porridge (small)
|small intestine, minced pork balls, sliced lean pork and liver
On first sip of the porridge, it tasted predominantly of soya sauce. It lacked flavour. The liver and lean meat were very overcooked. Fortunately, the small intestine was soft and tender. And the best tasting ingredient, was the minced meat balls. It has bits of salted vege (was it chye poh?) in it. Kind of something that ah ma (grandma) would make at home. Retro.
Somehow, this bowl of light tasting porridge kind of grew on me as I was eating it. Perhaps, it evoked a sense of nostalgia.
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For Release: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
DEC Encourages New Yorkers to Report Paddlefish Sightings in New York Waters
Native Fish Species Now Protected
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to report Paddlefish sightings in State waters. The Paddlefish is native to southwestern New York, but disappeared from the state over a century ago due to dams and pollution in the area and it is now protected. DEC began a stocking program in 1998 to restore this species to the Allegheny Reservoir and to Chautauqua Lake and Conewango Creek of the Jamestown area. Two of the fish species have been caught in the Jamestown area in the last two years. DEC is now asking for the public's help with the State's recovery efforts by reporting the following details of Paddlefish seen in this area:
- Location and date where seen, including the name of the water body in Western NY and a nearby landmark. Please share information if visiting Pennsylvania and within 20 miles of New York.
- How the fish was observed (caught by angling, seen swimming in the water, dead on shore, etc.) If the fish is deceased, saving and freezing the anterior 6" of the snout could allow biologists to determine the age or stocking history of the fish.
- Approximate length of the fish, and a photo if available.
To report a sighting please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 716-379-6374.
Visit these links to learn more:
Progress with Paddlefish Restoration Article (Link leaves DEC's website and opens a PDF, 1.28 MB)


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The Role Of A Court Of Protection Deputy
What is the Court of Protection?
A Court that makes decisions about financial (and welfare) matters when a person is incapable of making decisions for themselves and there is nobody else who can legally make decisions for them.
Why can't my next of kin make decisions for me?
The phrase 'next of kin' is common but has no legal status in relation to financial decisions. The only person able to manage your finances, if you lose the capacity to do so for yourself, is a Court of Protection Deputy or an Attorney acting under a registered Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney.
What is a Court of Protection Deputy?
This is a person appointed to make decisions on behalf of somebody who is unable to do so themselves because they lack mental capacity.
Who can be a Deputy?
Anyone can act as a Deputy (more than one if appropriate). It could be a family member or a friend. It can also be a professional person such as a lawyer. In complex cases, particularly those involving large awards of damages, the Court may prefer to appoint a professional Deputy.
If you don't know anybody that is able, suitable or willing to act as Deputy, a Partner of Wilson Browne could be appointed.
What's the difference between a Property and Affairs Deputy and a Health and Welfare Deputy?
A Property and Affairs Deputy can only make decisions about matters of a financial nature whereas a Health and Welfare Deputy can only make decisions about health and welfare issues; such as deciding where someone lives and the care and treatment they receive. The appointment of a Health and Welfare Deputy is unusual; it generally happens when all other options have been explored.
What is 'incapacity'?
The first step is for the Court to be satisfied that the person lacks capacity to make certain decisions for themselves and that those decisions must now be made for them. A Capacity Report must be prepared.
The person making the application usually completes the first part of the Capacity Report. It sets out what decisions need to be taken, such as investment of money and sale of property etc.
The report is then given to an appropriately qualified person such as a doctor who will assess the person's ability to make those decisions for themselves. The professional will then record their views in the second part of the report. If the professional agrees that the person is incapable of making the necessary decisions, the Court application can then proceed.
Will the Deputy have to show their fitness to act?
The Deputy must make a Declaration to the Court, that they will:
- Provide personal information. This includes their employment status and whether they have been convicted of a criminal offence.
- Provide details of their personal circumstances. This includes answering questions about being refused credit, having outstanding judgment debts and being bankrupt.
- Provide personal undertakings. These include agreeing to act with due care and diligence and not using their position to benefit personally. They must also maintain confidentiality, regularly visit the incapacitated person and keep accounts.
- Provide a personal statement setting out their reasons for wanting to act as Deputy.
- Make a declaration that all the information given is true.
This is just some of the information and commitment that the Court requires of the Deputy.
What powers will the Deputy have?
Only those which are set out in the Order appointing the Deputy or in any later Orders the Court makes. The powers will vary depending on the individual needs of the incapacitated person.
Does the Deputy have complete control over the person's affairs?
No, the Deputy must abide by the Court's Orders. They must also work within the rules set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Code of Practice that accompanies this Act.
How does the Judge decide whether a Deputy should be appointed?
Once the Court has issued the papers and the relevant people are notified of the application, all of the papers will be given to the Judge. If nobody has objected to the appointment, the Judge will consider all of the papers and if satisfied that a Deputy is needed, an Order will be made. The contents of the Oder will vary depending on the decisions and actions needed.
How long will it take?
Unless there are very urgent issues to address, it could take several months from the date on which the papers are issued to the Court before the Order appointing a
Deputy is made. If the matter is urgent from the outset, there is a special procedure that can be followed.
Are Deputies supervised?
Yes. The Court of Protection sets the level of supervision, which may range from none to 'close supervision'. The Public Guardian then supervises the Deputy. The Public Guardian can call on the Deputy to account for their actions at any time. The Deputy must also file an annual account showing how funds are cared for, the decisions they have made and the extent to which they have involved the incapacitated person in those decisions.
Are Deputies insured?
All Deputies must have a 'security' in place. The Court sets the level of the security and the usual way of arranging this, is through an insurance policy. The policy is renewable annually and the premium is paid from the funds, which the Deputy manages.
How long will the Deputy stay?
If a person lacking capacity regain that capacity, the Deputy can be discharged. Otherwise, their role will end upon death of either party or if the Deputy chooses to retire.
Can a Deputy sell a person's property?
If the property is in the sole name of the person, yes. If the property is a jointly owned property a separate application must be made to the Court for a new Trustee to be appointed. This usually has to be someone different to the Deputy. A solicitor from Wilson Browne could be appointed as a Trustee if there is nobody else willing or able to act. There are fewer legal requirements to meet if a solicitor is appointed rather than a lay person.
Can the Court of Protection make a Will for someone or let gifts be made from the funds?
Yes. In certain circumstances the Court can make what is known as a statutory Will or authorise gifts over and above those that the Deputy can make. These are however separate applications to the Deputyship application.


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This Dragon Garden Statue features a detailed design with a realistic stone finish. Place it in a flower bed or in a shrub border. The neutral color of the statue will provide a pleasing contrast to a colorful garden. Can also be used indoors. 8-3/4″W x 5-3/8″D x 3-3/4″H. Cold cast ceramic.You can't help but love its cute faces!
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Sciadopitys verticillata
All afternoon there has been a chirping of birds.
And the sun lies, warming and still, on the Western sides of puffed branches.
There is no wind,
Even the little twigs at the ends of the branches do not move,
And the needles of the pines are solid,
Bands of inarticulated blackness,
Against the blue-white sky.
-Amy Lowell
When is a pine not a pine? Sciadopitys verticillata the Japanese umbrella pine actually is not botanically a pine. It is not even classified within the pine family Pinaceae but rather is found in its own family, the Sciadopityaceae. Common name confusion aside this is a true "connoisseur's choice" conifer.
The distinctive lustrous bright green 3 to 5 inch-long needles are many times wider and thicker than pine needles. Upon close inspection each needle is really two needles fused together at the center. These needles are arranged around the stem in whorls of 10 to 30 radiating like the unopened ribs of a parasol. The growth habit is often a dense pyramid which holds its lower branches creating an effect that horticulturist Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930) termed an "unmistakable aristocrat of ancient lineage."
The Japanese umbrella pine has a history going back to the dinosaurs, with paleobotanists dating fossils to 230 million years ago. Native to the forests of southern Japan it was first described to Europeans by Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828) in his 1784 Flora Japonica. Half a century later the 1842 work by German-born Phillip Franz von Siebold (1796-1866) also titled Flora Japonica attracted the attention of notable American botanist Asa Gray (1810-1888, Lot 3904 Holly Path). Gray famously referred to Siebold's work in his research of plant geography that supported pre-publication Charles Darwin's (1809-1882) On the Origin of Species.
On your next visit to Mount Auburn look for our Japanese umbrella pines found growing opposite the administration office, on Lawn Avenue, Central Avenue, Willow Avenue, Story Road, and Meadow Road among other locations.
*This Horticulture Highlight was originally published in the December 2010 issue of the Friends of Mount Auburn electronic newsletter.
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Left a message on your answering service before I explored the website. Very impressive. The Mt. Auburn cemetery is a remarkable place. I visit several times a year in different seasons and when I am leaving I always comment on how lucky we are to have it and enjoy such a beautiful place. I was walking with some friends last weekend and we were really interested in some of the trees. We wrote down some names and did some research. Is there a map of where the different tree specimens are in the cemetery? We were interested in a few different types (himalayan pine is one). We found one of those pines, but were looking to see if there were other himalayan pines in the cemetery. Is there a map available that list the different trees and where they can be found?
We really enjoyed our visit and wanted to continue to come more often and enjoy the beauty. I applaude all the people who keep the cemetery looking so wonderful.
If you could let me know, I would really appreciate it.
I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.


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American Flyer fans have been waiting for this set to arrive for awhile and now it is finally on its way. The Defender Set is filled with many of the classic American Flyer action cars that bring the train to life.
American Flyer first produced the Defender Set in 1959. With its rocket, searchlight, operating boxcar and more, the action-packed set targeted young minds at the dawn of the space age. The set also marked the 50th Anniversary of American Flyer trains.
The new set captures the spirit and details of the original 1959 set quite well. Whether you grew up with the original and want to recapture your youth or you're ready to start the adventure for the first time, this set is sure to please.
Pulled by a C&O GP-7, the locomotive includes:
- Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
- Powerful maintenance-free motor
- Ringing bell
- Directional lighting including headlight and back-up light
- Interior cab light
- Front and rear operating couplers
- Metal frame
- Die-cast metal trucks
Rolling stock includes an operating rocket launcher car, Navy flatcar with two removable Jeeps, lighted searchlight car, merchandise boxcar with opening doors, and a lighted caboose. All cars feature die-cast metal trucks and operating couplers.
The set is scheduled to ship this August. Please see your Lionel dealers for availability.


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Our natural, hand-woven storage basket with matching lid is great for bathrooms, bedrooms and playrooms. Suitable for laundry, towels or toys - it has been woven for Boho Souk with a mixture of natural fibres in reed and wool.
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We always want you to feel great about your INARI VAPOR BRAND shopping experience. We handle returns and exchanges on a case-by-case scenario with the objective of making our customers satisfied with their purchase from us.
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We gladly accepts returns of unopened, unused, undamaged, or defective items purchased on our website for a refund or exchange within 10 days of original purchase.
For sanitary and safety purposes, we will not accept returns on the following items, opened or used, and therefore NON RETURNABLE.
If a non-defective item is opened and used, we will not accept it back under any circumstances and they are not subject to a refund. For unopened or unused items, we will accept the return with no restocking fees. For manufacturer defects on the original item, there will be no service fees. Please see return shipping cost below.
Return Shipping Costs
In regards to the cost of shipment for returns, customer are responsible for the costs to ship the items back to us. Once we receive the items and approve the return, we will bear the shipping costs for the replacement items or issue the payments of the product if it is for a refund. ALL SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
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Connected Cars Raise Privacy Concerns: DOT Secretary
The U.S. Department of Transportation is keeping a close eye on driver privacy as more automakers begin developing wireless connectivity in vehicles.
The DOT is looking closely at the technology and hoping that automakers find the right balance between keeping drivers safe without a breach of privacy. Many of the new infotainment systems feature wireless connectivity so that drivers can take advantage of entertainment apps, safety and location-based features. As a result, it raises concerns on how invasive that technology is when it comes to privacy.
SEE ALSO: Connected Car Tests in Michigan Extended by NHTSA
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has published a report that discovered inconsistencies on how automakers handle data from car owners. Recently, Ford's Jim Farley had to issue an apology for remarking that the American automaker knows "everyone who breaks the law," thanks to GPS data.
"The technology that's emerging raises questions, and we're going to be responsive to those questions," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx." But each technology is different, and each application of it is different, and we want to make sure that we're striking the right balance between helping folks be safe but also making sure that their expectations of privacy are also weighed carefully."
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Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, produced by Sidney Franklin, and written by Claudine West, George Froeschel, and Arthur Wimperis. Starring Ronald Colman and Greer Garson. MGM, 1942.
In Production: 04/27/42—07/08/42
Reshoots: Began July 23, 1942
Released: 12/17/42
Cost: $1,210,000
Domestic Earnings: $4,650,000
Foreign Earnings: $3,497,000
Total Earnings: $8,147,000
Total Profit: $4,384,000
Rent it on: iTunes / Amazon / Google Play
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Nashville Scene reports that Bobby Keys, one of the greatest saxophone players of all time, has passed away at the age of 70. He had been suffering from cirrhosis and passed away earlier today at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. The news was confirmed by Michael Webb, keyboardist for Bobby Keys and the Suffering Bastards (a great band name, by the way).
Originally from Texas, Keys is best known as the main saxophone player on tour and in the studio for The Rolling Stones since he appeared on "Live With Me" from the album Let It Bleed, in 1969. He was the man responsible for the sweet horn lines in many classic Stones songs, including "Brown Sugar," "Can't You Hear Me Knocking," and "Sweet Virginia." He also appeared on albums by John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Carly Simon, Joe Cocker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many others.
Here's a Spotify playlist of some of our favorite Bobby Keys tracks:
Most notoriously, Keys was caught on camera dropping a TV out of a hotel window with Keith Richards. The footage later surfaced in the bootleg documentary film Cocksucker Blues. Ah, the good ol' days.
Zumic's best wishes go out to the friends and family of Bobby Keys. Rest in peace.


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Is Your Home Under-Insulated? Part II
With winter in full swing, you need to ensure that your home is comfortable and that you're not over-paying for heating and cooling throughout the year. We explained four common signs that your home may be under-insulated in a previous post, so be sure to read through that information if you haven't yet read it. In today's post, we'll continue to explore that same topic and explain even mo…Read More


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Rural Living in Canada
Many people dream of living in a vast city such as Toronto or Vancouver when they think of Canada, however a growing number of people want to shed city life and become part of Canada's growing rural community.
Canada has a lot to offer when it comes to rural living: mountains, lakes, forests and even glaciers. According to the last census (2006) six million Canadian live in small towns or rural areas, which is just under 20% of the population.
There can be huge financial advantages to living outside major urban locations. Almost without exception rural houses are cheaper than their city counterparts. You might spend 0,000 on a small 800 sq ft apartment in a city with one bedroom and barely enough room to swing a cat. But, the same money might buy you a four or five bedroom property in an acre or two of land with 2-3,000 sq ft in


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Introducing the new TMC PE Uniform
The PE uniform has been professionally designed and will be custom made by Champion Teamwear in modern fabrics that are both durable and comfortable. The new uniform will reflect the high expectations of the College and our community. It is distinctive and practical, complimenting the formal school uniform and suiting the needs of active students. Items of the PE uniform will be available in both female and unisex fittings to respect the young adults attending our school.
From the dates listed, certain year levels will be required to wear the full new TMC PE Uniform:
2020 - All students in 2020 and onwards
To view the full range and read the specifics, please click on the link below.
New PE Uniform Information Letter
New students to TMC, to book a Uniform Fitting appointment, please follow the link below.
Uniform Fitting Appointments


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All About Chemical Peels
Smooth, tight, and youthful looking skin is something most people strive for. There are many different ways to achieve healthy looking and feeling skin, from facials to DIY masks, it is easy to find something that leaves your skin radiant. While DIY face masks and store-bought face washes can be handy and make subtle differences, there are ways to get results that are more…Read More


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3 Types of Dog Boarding: How To Determine Which One Is Best For Your Dog
Our pet overnight stays are a great option for when you are going out town for an extended period of time. We understand that leaving your dog at home is often not an option if you don't have someone to care for him or her. The advantages of dog boarding are well worthwhile, including a safe living environment and that they will receive the care and attention they need.
A Day In The Life
When your dog stays with us they are treated like part of the family. Our dog trainers and staff care for each and every one of the dogs that stay with us like they are their own. We understand that while you're away, you want to know that your dog is in safe and capable hands. With experienced and knowledgeable staff on the premises 24 hours, your dog will have constant attention and security you need for your peace of mind. You are able to bring your dog's own toys, bedding and food, so that they are more comfortable with their familiar belongings. We do not charge extra for feedings and medication.
Three Different Types of Boarding Options
If you are trying to determine which type of boarding to choose, take a look at these three options below.
Kennel Crates
If you have a dog that is timid or hasn't been socialized, a kennel may be the best option. Often, dogs that get anxiety from being around other dogs for longer periods of time are better off in a kennel. With this option your dog has the opportunity to play in our doggy day care all day or leave their kennel crate 3-4 times a day to play with his or her own personal pet handler.
Private Rooms
This option is good for dogs that do not do well in kennels. They will be able to play in the doggy day care all day and at night have a private room with their own personal bed or blankets.
Do you have a very social dog that gets lonely or anxious without company or attention? This option is good for dogs who enjoy being with other dogs throughout their stay. They will have all day in the doggy day care and sleep in a room with up to 5 other dogs.
How Do You Know If Dog Boarding Is Right For Your Dog?
We often receive a lot of questions about overnight stays. Take a look below at some frequently asked questions so you can learn more about whether or not this service is for you.
- How are the dogs separated? They are separated by age, temperament and the size.
- Will my dog need grooming after they stay? This depends on whom your dog is playing with and how much they're playing. We recommend that they go in for an exit bath at the end of their stay.
- Does my dog have to come in for a temperament test? Yes, they do.
- Why isn't the second dog free or half off? If you are admitting two dogs then we are taking care of two dogs not just one. We pay attention to each and every dog specifically.
What About Health Precautions?
We take the utmost precaution to ensure that all dogs accepted in our overnight boarding are healthy and up-to-date with any necessary shots and vaccines. This grants owners the peace of mind that your dog is in a safe environment with a decreased risk of getting sick. We require forms to be filled out before your dog stays with us to make sure that we are doing our best to keep our doggy day care a happy, comfortable and secure atmosphere.
We are happy to provide a safe and comfortable environment for your dog and hope you have a better understanding of how our overnight stays look. As always, we would happy to answer any questions you may have.


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We've trawled the programme to help you start planning your viewing schedule for the Durban International Film Festival.
Person: Wikus de Wet
Update: The Twenty Journey Publication: "Don't be a poes, be lekker"
The first compendium of stories, photos and paraphernalia from the Twenty Journey trip has been published as a sleek, soft-cover publication edited by Sarah-Claire Picton and designed by Hanno Van Zyl.
10 Ongoing Photography Projects We're Looking Back On and Forward To
Our final list as part of Photography Month is a forward looking one focused on long-term and ongoing photographic projects – some of them have just begun, others have spanned entire photographic careers and a few are now complete.
Highlights from the Twenty Journey | 7 Months, 24 000 Kilometres and 12 Terabytes of Photographs and Video Footage Later
We chat to Sipho Mpongo, Sean Metelerkamp and Wikus de Wet to find out how the Twenty Journey has shaped them and their perceptions of SA and its people.
Oh Wow! – An Animated Music Video, Animals in Knits and Found Objects Turned to Art.
Today we're watching a delightful animated music video directed by Sebastian Borckenhagen, looking at things that Ruann Coleman bent himself and listening to a (very) sneak preview of Desmond and the Tutus' upcoming album. ONE – The video for Miami Horror's new single Wild Motion (Set It Free), directed […]
Oh Wow! – The iThemba Tower, Illustrated Portraits and Offbeat Diptychs.
Today we're looking at some delightfully offbeat diptych photographs, an art installation in the making using 5000 recycled plastic bottles and a series of pen and watercolour portraits.
Young South Africa: Twenty Journey
As South Africa reaches 20 years of democracy, three young photographers will document their findings on a cross-country trip called the 'Twenty Journey'.
Young Creative South Africa 2014 | A Video Interview with 10 Local Creatives
It's National Youth Month and time for our annual Young South Africa Series. This year Velocity Afrika joined us to make our first ever Young SA video too!
Oh Wow! – A Public Art Exhibit, Illustrated Crest Designs and a Mural for Cape Town's First Art Bar.
The launch of ART54's public art displays, crest designs for real and fictional characters and a mural by Marna Hattingh for CT's new 'Blah Blah' bar.
Twenty Journey | 3 Photographers, 1 Campervan, 6 Months
As South Africa reaches two decades of democracy this year, three young photographers are embarking on a journey across the land to ask important questions and document their findings.


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These needles are the latest way to knit socks. Using 3 flexible 21cm circular needes brings a new feeling to sock knitting.
- Knit socks with only 3 needles
- Flexible, adapt to the ergonomics of the hand
- A new sock knit feeling. No tangling of the needles and less likelihood of stitches slipping off the needles as when using DPNs.
- Available in sizes 2.00mm up to 5.00mm
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Set of 5, 15cm long, polished bamboo double pointed needles (DPNs).
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Fasten this Stunning Turquoise and sterling silver necklace around your neck and your on your way to the Bold, Stylish look you've always wanted for yourself. Go ahead- Overall length 21". Rosita Kaamasee and Joe Tso
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I once heard that it is customary in France to eat before you go to a party… just incase. That's such a foreign concept for us and the countless couples we meet who prioritize delicious food and beverage offerings for their big day. What kind of party would it be without a gorgeous feast? And who wants their guests to go home hungry?
Selecting catering options should be fun, but making sure everyone is happy is not – ask any mother with picky eaters! Perhaps this is more of a Californian thing, but do your friends and family have a lot of dietary restrictions? Would your reception dinner be better served on a buffet, plated, or family style? What are some questions to ask your coordinator? What about alternative catering packages? Here are some tips, tricks, and strategies to making sure your guests will have happy memories of your banquet for a long time!
5. Don't be afraid to ask
A no brainer, but ask your guests to RSVP with dietary restrictions. If you have one guest with a mild nut allergy, usually your catering chef can leave a dish to the side without the allergen. If you notice a recurring theme, however, work with your wedding coordinator on what menu option would be tasty and accommodating for everyone. There are big differences between food preferences and allergies, and the more information you can give your caterers, the better. People who have severe or life-threatening allergies (latex, for example) are used to forewarning hosts; others may just be 'trying out' a new diet, and will be happy to throw it out the window for a special event. Do not be afraid to ask for clarification if you are unsure.
4. Write it down
A great way to increase the speed of service and make sure everyone gets what they requested is the use of table cards. Table cards with specific dietary requests should be discreet, but clearly marked with the guest's name, table number, and dietary restrictions (or meal choice). Using these, Coordinators can better communicate to the banquet team to give certain guests extra attention. For example, if a guest is vegetarian/vegan, put an image of a carrot on their table card. If there are tray passed hors d'oeuvres, offer those with special requests a color coded flower to wear so servers know not to offer them anything that might offend or harm!
3. Logistics
How to serve food is a big question when it comes to catering for a large group. What are the benefits of a buffet? Would you be happier with the elegance of plated meal, or communal family style? Be sure to ask your wedding coordinator to explain the pros and cons of each serving method so that you can make an informed decision.
2. What's the alternative?
The main reason we love stations as a catering style is that your guests have a greater variety of options. Stir fry stations or macaroni and cheese bars are becoming popular on the wedding circuit as they give guests a canvas on which to make their own entree. Mini pizzas with perhaps some toppings guests can add sound like fun! Taco and nacho stations have been popping up all over the place. What Californian doesn't love a good taco? Sushi stations and oyster bars are becoming popular in the wedding industry as well.
1. Love is all you need
This is your big day to celebrate love, and nothing brings people together more than breaking bread. As with everything wedding-related, planning is perfect, but there really should be no reason to stress on the day. As the bride, you've made every effort to make sure your guests are well catered for, so that on your big day you can sit back and enjoy. If you are happy, you can be sure that your loved ones are happy, too!
Offering two unique and breathtaking venues in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Kennolyn is a leader in the world of weddings, corporate retreats, and special events.
Kennolyn caterers have many years of experience working with all dietary restrictions and alternative catering options, and our professional wedding coordinators are there to make sure everything is top notch!
If you are interested in finding out more about Kennolyn for your special event, or to book a tour, feel free to contact us