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The exhibits below are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. Each exhibit also provides some context for the outlook, relative to the historical data. Forecasts are derived from Moody's Analytics.
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Employment growth continued its streak of 95 consecutive months as of August. The economy added 208,000 jobs in June, and preliminary estimates of employment increases were 147,000 for July and 201,000 for August.
The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.9% in August. The broader U-6 measure of unemployment dropped to 7.4% in August, its lowest rate since April 2001. The U-6 includes total unemployed, persons marginally attached to the workforce, and persons employed part-time for economic reasons.
Moody's forecast for employment growth is 1.9% for 2018 and 1.6% in 2019. The forecasted decline in 2019 corresponds to projected slowing of real GDP growth in 2019 and 2020 and reduced slack in labor markets. Employment growth depends on the rate of job attainment by two different labor force groups: people who are unemployed and people not currently in the labor force who want a job. Since August 2017, people in the former category decreased by 12.5%, while those in the latter decreased by 5.4%.
With tightening labor markets, average weekly wage growth is projected to increase to 3.6% in 2018 and 4.5% in 2019. Moody's projections for 2018 and 2019 have been revised slightly but are similar to the 3.9% and 4.7% reported in second quarter's Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB).
In a prior edition of the QEB, we discussed reasons why wage growth to date remains below prerecession levels despite the long economic expansion and low unemployment. We suggested that in today's strong labor market, higher wage growth for continuously employed workers may be partially masked by new workers entering jobs at lower wages. But the Atlanta Fed's wage growth tracker reported 3.5% wage growth for continuously employed workers in August 2018. The newest reported wage growth is comparable to wage growth in 2017 and below projected wage growth in 2018 for all workers, so changing workforce composition does not solve the wage growth puzzle.
Medical inflation as measured by the Personal Health Care (PHC) deflator has accelerated since 2015. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services forecasts that trend to continue, with the PHC increasing 1.4% in 2017, 2.2% in 2018, and 2.4% in 2019.
Because the PHC is updated annually, we supplement the forecast of medical inflation with historical and projected changes in the healthcare component of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE-HC) price index. The PHC and PCE-HC are strongly correlated, which makes the PCE-HC a useful indicator for the PHC.
Moody's Analytics projects the PCE-HC to increase 1.9% in 2018 and 2.8% in 2019, as shown by the white dots in the figure above. Moody's projections for 2018 and 2019 have been revised downward from 2.6% and 3.1% as reported in last quarter's QEB.
The yield curve continues to flatten since our second quarter report. The 2-year Treasury rate increased by 29 basis points to 2.81% at the end of the third quarter, while the 10-year Treasury rate increased by 20 basis points to 3.05%.
The Federal Reserve Board has raised the federal funds rate by a quarter point three times this year, most recently on September 26, and is expected to raise it once more before the end of 2018. Raising the federal funds rate pushes up short-term interest rates.
In addition, reductions in the Federal Reserve's bond portfolio and increases in planned borrowing by the US Treasury will put upward pressure on interest rates across the maturity spectrum. The Federal Reserve System Open Market Account has reduced its holdings by $228.4 billion since the beginning of the year, of which $151.9 billion was Treasury notes and bonds. The US Treasury plans to borrow $329 billion during the third quarter of 2018, a jump of $56 billion from its April estimate.
Moody's Analytics forecasts the 2-year and 10-year Treasury rates to rise to 3.1% and 3.4% by June 2019.
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reviewed by Ken Klingenmeier
Indiana Repertory Theatre continues their 2017-18 season with Lorraine Hansberry's masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun. The play opened to high praise on Broadway in 1959 and went on to win the New York Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Play of the Year. The IRT production represents the fourth opportunity for Timothy Douglas to direct the iconic play.
The story concerns the Younger family, struggling in the depths of a segregated world, hoping and dreaming for better, happier lives. Every one of the adult family members has a dream that would lift them out of their circumstance – but the times seem to be against them, with civil rights mechanisms having barely started. The expectation of a life insurance windfall seems to complicate matters, but eventually leads to the possibility of a more promising future as the family takes hold of their fates. As the play shows us – idealism is part of life, and dreams are necessary.
Presented on Scenic Designer Tony Cisek's highly detailed rendering of the Younger family's Chicago tenement apartment, the show is offered by a first-rate team of actors lead by veteran actress Kim Staunton's portrayal of the matriarchal Lena Younger. Ms. Stauton recreates the role from her LA appearance in the production directed by Phylicia Rashad. Her powerful portrayal on the IRT stage is full of nuance and meaning, showing us how a loving, strong, experienced woman handles the doubts and dreams of her fluid family.
Chiké Johnson takes the role of Lena's fancifully ambitious son, Walter Lee Younger. Johnson gives an impressive performance, riding his character's emotional roller coaster with an astute understanding of his turmoil as he makes flawed choices in hopes of securing a better life for his family. Dorcas Sowunmi carries the weight of Walter's wife Ruth's disappointments and hopefulness with aplomb, while Stori Ayers shines as his younger sister, Beneatha – full of new ideas and a far more hopeful outlook for the world.
Elisha Lawson and Jordan Bellow handle well the roles of Beneatha's boyfriends Joseph Asagai, and George Murchison, and D. Alexander is solid as the disappointed business partner, Bobo. Lex Lumpkin does a noteworthy job as Ruth's young grandson Travis, and Paul Tavianini completes the cast as Karl Lindner.
Kara Harmon's costumes and Peter Maradudin's light design add greatly to the realism that director Douglas has overseen here.
Bottomline: This script provides an American classic story-line – with a look at a part of our troubled history that is not completely resolved. While the performance I saw seemed to get off track a bit emotionally in the second act, the compelling result of the experience as a whole cannot be denied. There were many moments of strength and truth. This is a moving and important piece of drama; the ideas Ms. Hansberry has laid out in her play are powerful reminders of what we have left to do.
A Raisin in the Sun will continue its run at Indiana Repertory Theatre through February 3rd. For specific information on dates, show times, and ticket orders, visit IRT's website at http://www.irtlive.com/.
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Pandas are lovely, gentle giants who are in terrible need of our assistance. Giant pandas have been on the threatened list since 1990, with poaching and habitat loss being the leading threats to their population's survival.
Giant pandas are bears which are native to China, where they are regarded as a national treasure. Panda belongs to the Bears' family. Pandas usually live in the bamboo forest of China, but poaching and loss of natural habitat pushed pandas to the brink of extinction. With just 1,000 giant pandas remaining in the world
However, Giant pandas may be innocently contributing to their place on the list of endangered species. Female pandas can mate only 2 or 3 days annually, and some males do not know how to do the deed. Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, a pair of pandas who stay together at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. have not naturally conceived in 13 years.
The giant panda is a conservation-reliant threatened species. A 2007 report reveals 239 pandas existing in captivity inside China and other 27 outside the country. As of December 2014, 49 giant pandas survive in captivity outside China; they live in 18 zoos in 13 different nations.
Wild population estimates differ; one estimate indicates that there are approximately 1,590 individuals surviving in the wild, whereas the 2006 study through DNA analysis approximated that this figure could be as high as 2,000-3,000.
Some reports also indicate that the number of giant pandas living in the wild is on the rise. In March 2015, Mongabay revealed the wild giant panda population amplified by 268, or 16.8 percent, totaling to 1,864 individuals. Nonetheless, the IUCN doesn't believe there is sufficient certainty yet to reclassify the species from vulnerable to endangered.
Though the dragon has usually served as a national emblem of China, internationally the giant panda always appears at least as commonly. As such, it's becoming largely used within China in international contexts, for instance as one of the 5 Fuwa mascots of the Beijing Olympics.
Giant pandas are known to reach sexual maturity between the ages of 4 and 8 and may be reproductive till age 20. The mating season occurs between March and May when the female goes into estrus that lasts for 2 or 3 days and only happens annually.
During mating, the female is in a crouching, and head-down position as the preferred male mounts her from behind. Also, copulation time is very short, ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, but the male may mount her frequently to make sure successful fertilization is achieved. The gestation period ranges between 95 and 160 days.
Giant pandas give birth to twins in approximately half of the pregnancies. In case twins are born, often just one survives in the wild. The mother will choose the stronger of the cubs, and the weaker will eventually die. The mother is believed to be unable to produce sufficient milk for the 2 cubs since she doesn't store fat. The father has no part in assisting in raising the cub.
When someone mentions giant pandas, we think of beautiful black and white bamboo-eating bears. They are gorgeous and have several fans throughout the world. But do you actually know about this wonderful animal?
Below are 15 fun and interesting facts which will encourage you to assist in saving this magnificent animal from going extinct.
Interesting Panda Facts
1. Bamboo represents 99% of the panda's diet. Panda spends 14 to 16 hours a day on eating.
2. Panda is a symbol of peace in China. During the battles in the ancient, Chinese would raise special flags with panda if they needed to call a truce or to end a battle. Also, Panda is a symbol of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), an international agency which works on the safeguarding of endangered animals.
3. Pandas have 7 times larger teeth than humans. Large teeth enable chewing of bamboo.
4. Females ovulate once in a year and take just a couple of days to give birth to a cub. After mating is over, the female will chase their male from her territory.
5. Pandas are always solitary animals (live on their own). They demand a huge portion of the forest only for themselves because they do not have sufficient energy to compete with other pandas for territory, food, and mates.
6. Pandas, young elephants, hippos, and koalas eat the feces of their mothers.
7. Pandas can poop nearly 40 times a day.
8. In the wild, the lifespan of giant pandas is about 20 years. In captivity, the panda may live for almost 25 to 30 years.
9. The giant pandas spend nearly 55 percent of their life collecting, preparing and eating bamboo.
10. Currently, when a baby Panda is born, it is shipped by FedEx to China to assist in enlarging the gene pool.
11. Researchers often wear giant panda costumes to carry out their close quarter research.
12. Pandas are often born in August because the mating months of panda are March to May, and their gestation is 3-5 months.
13. Giant pandas have high visibility at night since they belong to the same class as cats.
14. A panda fur costs between 60,000 US dollars and 100,000 US dollars on the illegal trade market.
15. A group of pandas is known as an "embarrassment."
15 Interesting facts about Giant Pandas: Global Animal!
Pandas are lovely, gentle giants who are in terrible need of our assistance. Giant pandas have been on the threatened list since 1990, with poaching and habitat loss being the leading threats to their population's survival.


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Suppliers of Assistive Technology are available in most states and territories of Australia. These dealers support technologies that are sourced from around the world, predominantly the United States of America and the United Kingdom. An increasing number of devices and software are sourced from other countries as well, including products designed and assembled in Australia.
These dealers support their Assistive Technologies products with advice, technical support and warranties. In the event of product failure they can repair, replace or guide consumers as to the best resolution. Consumers have improved protection by purchasing from reputable local suppliers who pride themselves on product knowledge and application of their technologies.
The predominant suppliers in Australia of Assistive Technology include specialist dealers:
Spectronics are an established company, now based in Underwood, Queensland.
Products include assistive and mainstream software, computer access options, Alphasmarts, switch adapters and interfaces, switches, communication systems, mounting systems, low vision aids, powered mobility controls, environmental controls, music as well as books and resources.
NovitaTech Regency Park is the technology division of Novita Children's Services Inc. located in Regency Park, South Australia.
Products include software, computer access options, switch adapters and interfaces, switches, communication systems, mounting systems, low vision aids, powered mobility controls, environmental controls, music as well as books and resources.
Technability (NSW)
Technability are based in Allambie Heights New South Wales and are a division of The Spastic Centre, NSW.
Products include communication, computer access, switches, software, environmental control units, mounting systems and resources.
Quantum Technology
Quantum Technology Pty Ltd has their head office in Rydalmere NSW, with their Southern Office in Cheltenham, Victoria.
Products include Wynn and Jaws software, portable and desktop magnification units, the SARA scanner, computer magnification software (e.g. MAGic, Bigshot, Zoomtext), computer talking software (e.g. Connect Outloud, Open book), low vision training software, Braille writers and embossers, notetakers and braille displays and screen readers as well as the full range of Freedom Scientific products.
Pacific Vision
Pacific Vision Equipment & Services Pty Ltd has their head office in Northcote, Victoria.
Pacific Vision specialises in Low Vision Equipment.
Products include portable and desktop magnification closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV's) from Freedom Scientific and Low Vision Industries, computer magnification and Screen Reader software (MAGic, Zoomtext and Dolphin), ZoomText large print keyboards, Hand held electronic Magnifiers, Portable mobile OCR Reader from KNFB Reading Technologies, Emprint Braille and colour printer embosser, Talks or Mobile Speaks software for mobile phone use.
HumanWare head office is based in Australia in Baulkham Hills, NSW.
Products include auto readers, video magnifiers, digital notebook players, note takers, hand held computers, Braille displays, GPS trackers as well as partner products including the ScannaR scanner, Duxbury Braille translator, Reading Pen magnifier, Kurweil 1000 and 3000, ZoomText and Window Eyes software and DecTALK Express speech synthesizer.
Optek Systems
Optek Systems is based in NSW.
Products include closed circuit TV magnifiers (CCTV), low vision magnifiers, print and scanning systems, braille displays and embossers, braille music translation and playback software, braille graphics, braille translation software, computer reading software (e.g. JAWS and outSPOKEN), and alternative keyboards.
Pentronics is located at Emu Plains in Sydney's West.
Pentronics is the service agent for products manufactured by Alva, Baum, Braillo, Enhanced Vision, Index Braille, Parrot, Telesensory and Vision Technology Inc. Pentronics is the author of Toccata Braille Music Translator and PictureBraille tactile graphic creation software.
Products include CCTV magnification systems, music and graphics translation software, magnification devices and software, braille embossers, braille display and reading machines as well as PictureBraille software.
Technical Solutions (Vic)
Technical Solutions is situated in Sylvan, Victoria.
Products include Environmental Control Units (ECU), switches, communication aids, computer access devices, switches, switch mounting systems, intercoms, pagers and telephone access.
Zygo (Vic)
ZYGO Australia is based in South Melbourne, Victoria.
Products include Macaw 5, Talara, lightWRITER, Polyana, PolyTABLET, Parakeet 5, adVOCate, Optimist 3 speech generating devices as well as communications systems, modified and onscreen keyboards, communication, literacy and education software, mounting systems, page turners, environmental control units, switches, head pointers and laser pointers.
Battery Powered Computers
Battery Powered Computers is based in Taree, NSW.
Products include Dana, Neo, AlphaSmart 3000, DreamWriter, Psion, QuickPad, Calcuscribe, Laser PC as well as Greygum software.
Voice Perfect Systems
Voice Perfect Systems is based in St Kilda, Melbourne and specialise in voice dictation technologies.
Products include speech recognition software (e.g. Dragon Naturally Speaking and ViaVoice), microphones, hand held recorders.
Education Software Suppliers
In recent years, the growth in the area of Assistive Technologies has been particularly evident in the education area – in mainstream (i.e. regular) classrooms, as well as in special education schools and centres. The cross over between standard or conventional software and devices and Assistive Technologies has witnessed products that are less specialised and that cater to a much wider audience and therefore a more general and diverse application.
These provide opportunities for all users to creatively and productively use technologies to become more independent. Students have increased access to more flexible solutions that meet their specific needs. Students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties are able to be included in more regular writing, study and research activities. Suppliers of mainstream products have therefore been included as they also stock technologies that provide a range of software and devices that support a range of learning, study, research and leisure needs.
Contact on Web
Edsoft (Blackburn, VIC)
1300 337 638
1300 733 821
New Horizons (Armidale
1800 023 069
1800 808 656
East West Computers (Sunbury, VIC)
8682 9945
03 9017 8931
Streetwise (VIC)
9818 2100
03 9819 3902
Scholastic (NSW)
4328 3555
02 4328 2205
Compu.Ed (Western Australia)
9322 7709
08 9322 7005
Softwaretime (NSW)
1800 655887
1800 600 456
Greygum Software (Queensland)
3352 4940
07 3352 4950
DataWorks (VIC)
9764 8344
03 9763 2089


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On walks, teach your dog that he can walk calmly past people and dogs without meeting them. To do this, distract your dog with special treats, like chicken, cheese or hot dogs, before he begins to bark. (Soft, very tasty treats work best). Show your dog the treats by holding them in front of his nose, and encourage him to nibble at them while he's walking past a person or dog who would normally cause him to bark. Some dogs do best if you ask them to sit as people or dogs pass. Other dogs prefer to keep moving. Make sure you praise and reward your dog with treats anytime he chooses not to bark.
Correct your dog when they bark by giving them a stern look, making a loud, sharp sound, or physically touching your dog to distract them. Keep correcting if the dog starts barking again and do this consistently and repeatedly until they stop.
In the photo above, Beck is about to bark. He barked to get Finney to chase him. Right after this photo was snapped, I intervened and stopped Finney from barking. Beck is an action guy and he then barked to get Finn going again. In this instance, I called them to me and gave them both a minute to chillax and regroup.
First of all, let me talk about my childhood. Do not worry, I am not going off at a tangent here. Nor am I writing this while stretched out on a psychiatrist's chair. When I was little – say 4 years old – happily playing with my Lego in the living room, if someone came knocking at the door I would not go and answer it. After all, I am only little. Plus, as a child growing up in the 70s in the UK, we had Public Information films on TV that were (it seems) designed to scare the living Beejeezus out of us. I remember all too vividly one that advised people to put the metal chain on the door before opening it, in case there was an axe-wielding maniac on the other side (I kid you not – and why is it always an axe?)
Excessive barking is often the result of pent-up energy. If this is the case, the solution is simple: release that energy in more productive ways. Does your dog receive a daily walk? Can you make the walk more challenging with a bicycle, a backpack, or by walking on an incline? Can you provide more mental challenges, such as herding, agility training, or simple obedience games? There are many, many ways to increase the challenges in your dog's life. Find one that you enjoy that your dog can participate in safely.
Don't allow problems to go on and on. The longer a dog does something, the more ingrained it becomes. Barking can give dogs an adrenaline rush, which makes the barking pleasant. And allowing a dog to bark in certain situations, such as when the mailman arrives, can eventually make a dog aggressive in those situations. What if your dog gets out one day as the mail is being delivered? Deal with barking problems as quickly as possible.
Dogs bark because they are dogs, they bark to alert to danger or for attention. Many bark for food. They bark because they are happy, fearful, sad, anxious, frustrated, going deaf, scared or hurt. They howl at the sirens. Some howl at the moon. Some dogs bark to hear themselves bark and many bark because they are under stimulated and bored. There are so many reasons a dog could be barking. There are even dogs who bark because the sky is blue. Some dogs bark more than others. I am sure by now you get the idea. Dogs bark for lots of reasons. To help your dog, it really helps to get to the root of why your dog is barking and what they are barking it, and most importantly, what you may be doing to contribute.
If your dog barks at things he sees out the window or front door, block the view. Close the blinds or curtains on the windows. If he can see out windows near the front door, Aga suggests covering them with darkening film you can buy from an auto parts store or even temporarily taping up some bubble wrap to block the view. If possible, confine the dog in a part of the house that doesn't have windows or doors.
Once he stops barking, call him to you, praise him, and fulfill his request, as long as it's reasonable. However, if he is barking for food, do not reward him with food, treats, chews etc. This will simply reinforce begging and instead of barking, he will switch to pawing at you or some other attention getting behavior.
At DoodyCalls, we spend a lot of time with our dogs. In fact, our dog Rusty—who looks a whole lot like our mascot Doodle—sleeps right next to me at night. Although hard to wake up in the morning, once he's up he says hello with a good morning kiss and quickly gets ready to go to work.
Even since spring came by and I started working outside, he barks constantly. He barks when he's outside, when he's in the house, when I'm asleep. At first I thought that's because he wasn't getting enough attention but even when I play with him he barks. I can't do anything without him constantly driving me insane.
Barking can be a nuisance both for you and your neighbours. It can also be a sign that your dog is bored or anxious. There are a number of solutions for barking dogs that avoid the use of punishing anti-bark collars and will help you to achieve peace.
Not when you have a law in your county that states if your dog interrupts the quiet of even one other person it is barking too much. And, yes, the law where I live is just that vague. I am having this problem with someone who lives 4 houses away and is in her house most of the time and cannot possibly hear my dogs bark, as they really do not bark to the level of "problem barking". In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, dogs are not allowed to bark at all apparently.
The solution in this case is really simple. All that you have to do is block the window view. This does not mean that you want to stop light from coming into your home. It just means that you have to find creative ways to stop the dog from seeing what is there. That will stop the triggers and he will no longer bark. It is normal for dogs to bark at other animals and what is naturally perceived as prey. Does your dog often look out the window? Does he randomly start barking and you have no idea why? It might be because he saw something that got him really excited.
Now I should point out that this barking is NOT "naughty behavior" as many people think, nor has it anything to do with boredom which is why using a shock collar to try to stop this behavior is such a cruel idea. Let me explain.
This type of barking is a form of expression which often developed through positive reinforcement from the owner. If your dog barks to let you know he needs to go relieve himself, this is usually a good thing. When he barks because he wants your dinner or to play or go for a walk, this is less positive.
Pheromone-based treatment: (helpful for fear barkers and separation distress barkers) plug-in diffusers that mimic the "calming chemicals" given off by female dogs can help to soothe dogs that bark due to stress. While you might not see a dramatic shift in behavior – keep in mind that pheromones are different from prescribed medications – the diffusers are an easy and affordable way to take the edge off a stressful situation.
I should add here that many years ago (when I was pretty new to dog training) I used to think that barking could all be sorted out with the same approach. Now I'm a few years older and wiser (hee hee), and I can see the error of my ways.
Here is a YouTube video of a trainer using a clicker to teach 'speak'. A clicker is a noise that you pair with treats, so when you are training, your dog knows he is on the right track. You can also train this skill without a clicker and just treats.
The secret to stopping the behavior is therefore to never give in. The worst thing that can be done is giving in some days and resisting others. This puts the dog on a "variable schedule". What this means is that if the dog barks and gets fed one day and not the next day, the behavior of barking only puts more roots because it works in the same way as "playing the lottery". People get hooked on playing the lottery because of the variability of it. Slot machines are based on this principle.
I love my dogs but I do admit their behaviour problems are extremely frustrating, especially when I myself feel like I can't work with them one at a time because the other doesn't like to be left out. I didn't plan on the third dog (originally was just gonna keep the brothers until they passed on, then start afresh with a 'clean slate') but my sister and mum rescued the pup from someone who wasn't particularly good to him. He came to us really thin and has since filled out nicely, and because I love dogs, rehoming him isn't an option anymore (though my fears of a pup learning the brothers hiccups were realised as he's started becoming more vocal x_x).
The goal is to get your dog used to whatever it is that's causing the barking. For example, if your dog barks at people outside the window then sit with him as he looks out the window. When someone approaches pull out the treats, tell him "quiet," and wait for your dog to stop barking. When he does, praise him and give him a treat. Gradually increase the time he must be quiet before giving a treat. The goal here is to get your dog to associate the stimulus with positivity (rather than barking).
Before you call the trainer though, based on the situation are in, there are some pretty simple things that you can try. The fact that the dog barks too loud or too often may be a sign that he wants you to understand something. It is really important that you do all that you can to identify the cause.
The easiest and quickest way to quiet down a territorial/alarm/defense barker is to manage their environment. By blocking your dog's sight line to potential barking triggers, you can stop the uncontrollable barking.
Does your dog bark for attention? Don't give him any! None at all – even stern reprimands count as attention. He has no idea what "quiet" means; yelling "quiet!" will only make it worse. He'll think you're joining in the barking game. Reward him with your attention when he's calm and not barking. Teach a cue for being quiet. It's a good trick to have in your dog's bag for when he's out with you and barking isn't welcome.
One of the main benefits of the human-canine partnership is a dog's natural ability to alert. You could say the talent for barking and guarding earned that first furry friend a place by the fire with our ancestors.
If your dog most often barks territorially in your car, teach him to ride in a crate while in the car. Riding in a crate will restrict your dog's view and reduce his motivation to bark. If crating your dog in your car isn't feasible, try having your dog wear a head halter in the car instead. (Important note: For safety reasons, only let your dog wear the halter when you can supervise him.)
(Now if you are thinking "Well that won't work with our little Rover, he NEVER gives up", then there are a lot of other tips and tricks which will convince even the most stubborn barking dogs that it's best to be quiet, which I've added at the end.)


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Dear CUA LIS community members,
The Department of Library and Information Science is pleased to provide information about our preparations for our 2016 accreditation review by the American Library Association's Committee on Accreditation (COA).
CUA LIS's draft Plan for the Program Presentation is available for your review at http://lis.cua.edu/res/docs/PlanForTheProgramPresentation-Draft-2015-03-09.pdf. This Plan describes the process we will follow as we prepare for our regularly-scheduled comprehensive accreditation review in spring 2016. Please provide your comments, feedback and input on our Plan by March 22, 2015 at http://goo.gl/forms/pGXV6FwL5g. We will use your feedback as we prepare the Plan for submission to the COA on April 5, 2015.
For more information about our accreditation-related activities, visit our accreditation web page at http://lis.cua.edu/about/accreditation2016/index.cfm.
On behalf of the LIS Department and its constituents, thank you for your participation.
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Situated in an enviable location, your hot air balloon flight over Kirkby Lonsdale will take in a variety of breathtaking views. From the verdant density of Bowland Forest to the rugged splendour of the Yorkshire Dales, the vistas cannot fail to impress. Add into the visual mix, the Lake District, the River Lune and the shimmering coast and you have an impossibly beautiful hot air ballooning adventure.
So take to the skies for an experience like no other and let the breeze be your guide and you drift effortlessly over the Cumbrian countryside and the views beyond.
Flexible bookings, champagne toasts, the option to assist them in inflating and deflating the balloon and a luxury gift voucher are just a few reasons to consider Virgin. And the best bit? Despite being a large company, each flight is intimate and made to feel special just for you…
The pretty and quaint village of Kirkby Lonsdale is a charming location to get away from it all for a spot of R&R. With a good choice of accommodation and a variety of places to wine and dine, your stay here will be stress free and relaxing.
Following your hot air balloon flight you might want to explore a few of the local attractions, such The Enchanted Chocolate Mine, where they dig for brown gold! Maybe try your hand at pottery, or walk the streets and browse the intriguing and unusual wares on offer in the local shops. We think Kirkby Lonsdale will surprise you no end!
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• A 60 minute flight over Cumbria
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• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate (signed by Sir Richard Branson)
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you'll treasure forever
Your Kirkby Lonsdale launch site will be communicated to you in good time so you know exactly where the pilot has chosen. There is a main site near to Kirkby Lonsdale and there are a number of back up sites that can be used to get you aloft!
You can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will finish.
Your unforgettable balloon ride will start with a full safety briefing, after which you you can help the team with the the inflating of the balloon if you wish – or kick back, soak up the atmosphere and let others do the hard work. But when it's time, there is no escaping the collective excitement as the burners fire up and the balloon starts to prepare itself for taking you up, up and away on a ballooning adventure over Cumbria and the Lake District!
As you drift gently over Kirkby Lonsdale and the Cumbria countryside there will be ample opportunity to take photographs from this unique vantage point. During your flight you are free to discuss how the balloon works with the pilot, who will also be pointing out the many points of interest that drift below you or rest gently on the horizon.
No two flights are the same, and as such any number of towns, villages and important landmarks could come into view – all of which create talking points for years to come.
After an unforgettable hour ballooning your pilot will begin your decent towards a gentle landing. Once back on the ground, and should you wish, you can help in packing away the envelope (that's the official name for the fabric canopy).
With the balloon all packed away, you will be transferred back to your launch site where you can sip on the fine stuff and raise a toast to an unforgettable adventure hot air ballooning over Cumbria.


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THE ECHO's Santa Dash phone lines have been ringing red hot since we revealed a Liverpool legend would be taking part.
Kenny Dalglish - widely regarded as the best player ever to take the hallowed Anfield turf - will be swop-ping football boots for running shoes on December 5.
The famous number seven red shirt will be replaced by a Father Christmas costume for the 3.5mile run around the city streets.
And Kopites are keen to join the ranks of the runners alongside their hero. There are still plenty of places available at the starting line, but they are going fast.
The EHCO's Sunrise Fund will be the main beneficiary of Liverpool's first ever Santa Dash. This year, we are helping the Marina Dalglish Appeal to build a cancer treat-ment centre at University Hospital, Aintree.
Marina battled back from breast cancer with the help of expert treatment at the hospital.
Now she and her husband - with help from ever-generous ECHO readers - are hoping to repay Aintree hospital staff for their dedication.
Kenny said: "The care of the doctors and the nurses is second to none.
"What we want to do is improve the facilities to match the quality of the care."
The specialist cancer treatment centre is set for the fifth floor of the old maternity block at Aintree hospital.
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How do the Kalash Fare in the Present Climate of Unrest?
The Kalash remained relatively undisturbed until September 2009 when Athanassios Lerounis -a Greek charity worker and resident in the Kalash Valleys- was kidnapped by a group of Taliban-style militants from across the Afghan border. As well as kidnapping Athanassios the militants killed the policeman who was guarding him and badly beat a Kalash teacher who was with Athanassios at the time. Thankfully, due to the combined action of the Kalash, Nuristanis in the Kalash Valleys and the Pakistani authorities Athanassios was released in April 2010. However, the kidnapping and even more so, the tragic death of the policeman who had tried to defend Athanassios has demonstrated that the Kalash are not safe from the wave of militant Taliban-style Islam sweeping across the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan.
That being said it is important not to compare Chitral, the region in which the Kalash Valleys are to be found with other areas in the NWFP, especially Swat and Dir, which lie to the south of Chitral. The Pakistani army and police have complete control over Chitral and there has been no fighting or bombing in the region -although there has been conflict along the Chitral's borders-. This stability is primarily due to the fact that Chitral is a religiously complex and diverse region where the ideas propagated by the Taliban have indifferent purchase . Although Chitral is 60% Sunni (the same creed as the Taliban) it is 40% Ismaili (a branch of Shiaism which is abhorrent to the Taliban).
In the Kalash Valleys most families are part Muslim, part Kalash. Everyone in the valleys agrees that the most important thing is for Kalash and Muslim to respect each other and to cooperate with each other. By and large Kalash, Kalash who have converted to Islam and non Kalash Muslim neighbours maintain good relations.
Chitral's isolation also protects it from insurgency, it is separated from the rest of the province by several massive mountain ranges, which are often impassable in winter. Taking Chitral's geographical isolation and the relatively anti-Taliban nature of its population it is extremely unlikely that the region will be overrun by Taliban-style militants. However, it is possible that Chitral could become the scene for further kidnappings and maybe even bombings.


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David Stickney Discusses Supreme Court Decision in Janus and its Impact on Securities Fraud Suits
July 8, 2011
BLB&G partner David Stickney was a featured speaker for the ALI-ABA online course entitled, "Supreme Court in Janus Limits Securities Fraud Suits," which was held on July 8, 2011. Representing the plaintiffs' perspective, Mr. Stickney joined other legal counsel from the defense bar to explore the Janus opinion and its implications for those who transact in securities subject to U.S. securities laws.
Mr. Stickney has successfully prosecuted numerous high-profile matters such as In re McKesson Securities Litigation, which settled before trial for a total of $1.023 billion, the largest settlement amount in history for any securities class action within the Ninth Circuit. He is currently representing investors and individuals who were harmed by the fraudulent practices that ultimately led to the subprime mortgage collapse, in a variety of actions against mortgage lenders, investment banks, and other participants. Mr. Stickney was recognized in 2008, 2009 and 2010 as a San Diego Super Lawyer and in the Corporate Counsel edition of Super Lawyers. He was also named as a "Rising Star" in Benchmark: Litigation Directory of America's Lead Litigation Firms and Attorneys, one of only 40 attorneys selected to this list in California.


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Founder of site is Serbian Amateur Radio Union – ARDF Work Group
ARDF (Amateur Radio Direction Finding) is part of Amateur-radio hobby. It developed, expanded through time, and now it is regulated as both sport and engineering activity. ARDF is very good combination of sports and engineering. Through technical abbilities amateur-radio is showing his abbilities, technique and resourcefullnes, and through his sports abbilities his fitness condition. The high level of fitness condition that is necessary for ARDF competitor led a number of countries and amateur radio associations to call amateur radio direction finding sport discipline.


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Life On A Actual California Dairy Farm
Equally, the fertilizing impact of CO2 will assist agriculture in places like Montana and the Dakotas, but a lot of the states along the Mississippi River will probably be slammed. Launched final yr, this system was supported in its preliminary part by the Asian Development Bank and the Thailand-based Southeast Asian Ministers of Training Group Secretariat. The seeds used in the vegetable production activities were offered by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry-Economic Gardens in Los Baños.
Man is without doubt one of the outstanding final hyperlinks within the meals chain. Changes have occurred to the food chain and the ecosystem as a complete that man has to come up with some types of adaptation in tropical rainforests. On this case the type of adaptation is more or less cultural than the opposite forms of adaptation. In that human beings used tradition as a form of adaptation in the tropical rainforests. This permits human beings to continue to reside and reproduce.
If it appears gross to you as a vegan, that's since you're vegan. You aren't going to convince the world that meat is gross for ethical or disgusting reasons within a decade or two, but you can assist dramatically reduce the number of animals slaughtered day by day by encouraging improvement into these emerging applied sciences, particularly biotech and nanotech.
Underneath the umbrella of the DOST- Community Empowerment by way of Science and Expertise venture Effective Translation of Science and Know-how Intervention for Agricultural Productivity: The Case of Rice and Mango in Pulilan, Bulacan", PhilSCAT director Emmanuel Sicat who offered technical companies, requested for hybrid rice seeds from DA RFU III Andrew Villacorta last 12 months.
This e-book is focused at those who want to develop mushrooms for business reasons, even on a small scale. The creator Paul Stamets, a mycologist with over 20 years of experience, has many books, awards, and patents, and is considered the main authority in the US on mycology.
Thirdly and eventually, the adoption of agriculture probably inspired a profound and long lasting inequality between the sexes. The transition from nomadism to settlement noticed women freed from the accountability of transporting their infants, but on the similar time the pressure on them to produce more humans grew, due to the need for extra labour; extra pregnancies inevitably resulted in critical drains on their health. Fairly often in primitive agricultural societies right now, where livestock is not obtainable, it's the women that turn out to be the beasts of burden. One such place is New Guinea, the place girls are sometimes observed staggering beneath a huge load of vegetables or wooden, whereas the bodily stronger men typically walk round empty handed or with mild loads.


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Poker all' Italiana is a variation of 5 card draw, Jacks or better to open.
During "Orientation", we will review the rules of the game and each player will receive 30 chits. Participants will be assigned to tables with a maximum of 6 players per table and then two practice hands will be conducted.
"Play Begins!". Play will be conducted for a specified period of time. During the Play Period, tables may be consolidated and players reassigned at the discretion of game Monitors, in order to facilitate competition.
When the Play Time has expired, the participant with the most chits will be "Crowned" Il Campione . (Ties will be decided by cutting for "High Card"). Il Campione will receive a gift certificate for two for an overnight stay at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles La., along a round of golf for two! Second place finisher will receive a $50.00 gift card from the Grotto Restaurant on Westheimer. Third place finishers will win a delicious bottle of Red Italian Wine
Italian Poker, as we play it is a derivative of "Five Card Draw; Jacks or Better to Open". However, fewer cards are used; for example, if the number of players are 6 then the lowest card in the deck is Five and only 40 cards are used. Aces can either be high or low.
The highest to lowest hand is listed below:
- Straight Flush(Scala Reale)
- Four of a kind (Poker)
- Flush (Colore)
- Full House (Full)
- Straight (Scala)
- Three of a Kind (Tris)
- Two Pair (Doppia Coppia)
- Pair (Copia)
- High Card (Carta piu alta)
Another significant variation is that the suits are ranked from High to Low as follows:
- Hearts (Cuori)
- Diamonds (Quadri)
- Clubs (Fiori)
- Spades (Picche)


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Credit: Elon Musk's Instangram photo reveals progress of The Boring Company LAX project
The Boring Company through its founder Elon Musk has published a photo showing a 152 meters tunnel, right under the city of Los Angeles. The image that was uploaded on his Instagram account this Saturday reveals one among other numerous tunnel projects underway beneath the city and beyond.
The billionaire says his traffic-busting tunnel will be 17 miles long within a year or so – that is starting from the opening point in LAX.
While the Boring Company and Musk are anticipating for a huge network of underground tunnel roads, all their resources and focus is currently under Los Angeles. However, Elon puts it clear that he's going further to establish the network even beyond borders, as long as an area is earthquake free.
So far, he personally spends 2% of his time in this project, citing it's still a hobby. That can be true bearing the fact that he also has other companies to run -these are the likes of SpaceX, PayPal, Telsa, Solar City and Deep Mind among others. Well, maybe tunneling could later become his full-time gig -that is if he's to reach the goal of an underground network of roads.
"I plan to have cars rushed through tunnels at a speed of 125 mph, in pods," Elon Musk says. Being a completely traffic-free network of electrical routes the tunnel way will significantly reduce the time required to move around the city. As later tweeted, Musk predicts the tunnel will be two miles long by January 2018.
"It's 500 ft so far, give it another three or four months and it should be 2 miles in a years' time," those were the words of the iconic entrepreneur in a separate interview. In approximation -the 405 N-S corridors could stretch to 101 from LAX, referring to two famous California's busy highways, to the airport.
By comparison, journeying between the above points at 125 mph with NIL traffic in the tunnel would take less than eight minutes, while traveling the same speed with the current history of LAX traffic will take more than 45 minutes.
Musk shared his frustration on Twitter way back in December 2016 that resulted from the traffic he was in. He said, "Traffic is driving me nuts. I need to start digging as soon as I have built a strong boring machine."
Not just a tweet, he was seriously serious and as result, he founded TBC (The Boring Company) on 17 December 2016. TBC has since set up headquarters in California, Hawthorne, and the United States. Steve Davis, a respected engineer at TBC, is the project leader at LAX.
By February 2017, the company had begun digging a 4.6m-deep x 9m- wide x 15m- long test trench on the SpaceX office premises in Hawthorne CA. Ideally, nothing much was required to kick-start as permits were not required.
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To clear the airways, permits are a must have for such projects in many countries, only that in this case TBC was allowed to carry on their first project because the premise was theirs. However, there is less need for infrastructure when it comes to tunneling, making it very easy to begin. As long as the boring machine is available, work can begin, anytime!
According to SpaceX and Tesla Inc board members, tunnels are built for electric vehicles. This means the corridors don't have to be massive or complex – thus the cost should likewise be low. Sure, most people don't see that point, as in, tunneling sounds expensive to most of "us," but not to technology.
Jurvetson explained that, if you only envision electric cars in your tunnels, air handling for carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide wouldn't be a concern. You could have scrubbers coupled with a few simple accessories to make everything collapse to a small tunnel size.
Other great minds in the field of innovation seem to support this idea, especially those in the ministry of roads, transport, and traffic management. They are calling for a combined effort in further research and dialogues with the concerned stakeholders like Elon Musk, and the like-minded, to factor out how the dream of underground travel would be established faster.
With the current age where innovation is getting access to all fields, it is highly anticipated that underground road networks will be the order of life by the year 2090, worldwide.
Back to Elon; does his dream of underground EV network really make sense to you? Let's hear your comment below!
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text: Hi all, I thought I'd share our road experience from this past weekend. I feel like we encountered some of the inherently "worst" stuff about Teslas (and electric cars) during the trip, but it wasn't too bad so I thought I'd share and let everyone judge for themselves. The road trip wasn't anything too crazy, we took a weekend trip from the New Hampshire border to New York City (just under 250 miles). Normally this wouldn't be anything special, but 1) we have a 75D with ~225 miles at full charge, 2) The trip included 7 people and lots of baggage, which I feared would impact range, and 3) it was between 9 and 19 degrees F during the weekend, which obviously impacts range a lot as well. So we went on our way, with the first supercharger about 120 miles away. My average speed was about 70mph and range was very poor, we got to the supercharger with about 25 miles left. It was a bit scary to watch, but in practical terms didn't affect the trip at all. We charged up enough to make it to the next one, then arrived in NYC with about 135 miles left. We did our vacation thing and left Sunday where there was about 120 left after the phantom drain due to cold. Same deal with the range. The first supercharger went fine, but 12 miles before we got to the second charger, a tire got flat and I had to pull into a rest stop. Luckily we were driving right past the rest stop and pulled in. I was pretty scared at this point because it was 12 miles from the charger, we had 40 miles left, it was ~15 degrees, we needed a tire, and 7 people were just sitting around anxiously. But surprisingly it wasn't too bad. I called the Tesla road service, and they sent someone with a spare tire. Since the network isn't too established in the Northeast yet they said, it took the guy an hour and a half to get to us, but he changed it in a few minutes and we were on our way. For whatever reason, the car's range decreased from 40 miles to 29 miles in that hour and a half. We were all out of the car in the rest stop plaza and the car was off, but they were pinging the car remotely so maybe that took up some charge. Nevertheless, I got to the charger with about 14 miles of range left and we charged up and went home. There was a lot of anxious feelings, but in practicality this was like any other trip except there was an extra hour and a half added on. At all chargers, we didn't have to wait any longer than what we naturally would have anyway. So I feel like we dealt with the range-in-cold issue, range in general with lots of people issue, and the lack of spare tire/service network issue, and all things considered it wasn't too bad Apart from being more mentally aware of projected range etc, and having to sit in a rest stop for a bit, there wasn't much else different from normal. And with an effective range of about 140 per charge, I don't envision much of a worse scenario. Rest at peace Tesla community!


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Michelle Hall, activities assistant at Alameda Oaks Nursing Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, received Life Care Centers of America's Gulf States Region Whatever It Takes And Then Some Award on Aug. 16, 2017, for her dedication to customer service.
Executives from Life Care awarded Hall a $1,000 cash prize during an awards ceremony at the company's headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee....
After a stay in the hospital, Mary Parmer was experiencing edema, a swelling because of extra fluid in the body's tissues, in her legs.
The edema made Parmer unable to walk and hampered her ability to take care of herself. She came to Alameda Oaks Nursing Center in Corpus Christi on March 30, 2017, for rehabilitation....
Marlena Johnson, certified nursing assistant at Alameda Oaks Nursing Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, noticed that a resident was losing weight and stepped in to assist. Johnson inquired into what the resident liked to eat and found out she likes strawberry Nutri-Grain bars. Johnson makes sure that these snacks are available for the resident when she feels like munching.
Osteo and rheumatoid arthritis had taken a toll on Patricia "Rene" Smith, to the point where she could no longer walk, stand up, sit down, bathe herself or get out of bed on her own. Therapy made a world of difference for her.
On June 17, 2016, Smith came to Alameda Oaks Nursing Center in Corpus Christi for physical and occupational therapies in hopes they could help her get back to her normal life.


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The other red wasps species known as the Polistes perplexus favours building their nests in more sheltered and natural places such as a hollow in a tree or an outside wooden structure. Red wasps feed on plant nectar that can be very sweet. They may also hang around homes and restaurants that sell sweet foods and maybe sweetmeats. Red wasps also prey on the likes of caterpillars that they feed to their larva inside their nest.
Red Wasps do Sting People,
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Anarchist Quinoa Salad: Red & Black Quinoa made with Spanish flavors, for the Anarchists of the Spanish Revolution.
(I still haven't figured out "perfect" quinoa. It's always to wet. I want perfect little quinoa curls, well separated and defined)
This dish is best made ahead and marinated, so plan for that.
1 1/2 cups red quinoa
1 1/2 cups black quinoa
1 1/2 cups plain quinoa (or more red/black quinoa)
20 cloves garlic, chopped
9 cups water
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp agave nectar
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and diced
1/2 cup sliced Spanish olives
(1 cup fresh or frozen pomegranate seeds)
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, loosely chopped
Heat a pot on the stove. Add the quinoa and garlic, and stir over medium heat until the quinoa smells toasty and begins to make a 'popping' sound. Pour cold water into the pan, stir, and drain (this helps the quinoa taste un-bitter). Add the toasted garlic/quinoa to the rice cooker with the 9 cups water and salt.
While the quinoa is cooking, mix the spices, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir in the artichoke hearts and olives and set aside.
When the quinoa is done cooking but still warm, stir in the veggies/dressing and fluff up. Refrigerate quinoa overnight or at least several hours. Close to serving time, stir in the parsley.


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Ben Nicholls is probably best known as the virtuosic double bassist from the Seth Lakeman band. However, he is also an excellent concertina player with a powerful singing voice, skills which came to the fore when he joined the line-up for The Full English band, taking the lead on a fantastic rendition of the nautical ballad Rounding the Horn.
His new project, Kings of the South Seas, explores ballads associated with the late 18th and early 19th century British whaling expeditions, performed by a new collective of musicians with Ben at the helm. The combination of concertina, electric guitar and drums paired with these tales of such a brutal point in history results in a truly unique and gripping work of music.
To celebrate the release of this exciting project, we're offering you the chance to win a copy of the new cd ahead of the launch show at Cecil Sharp House on Tuesday 18 November. Simply answer the question below and fill in your contact details to enter the competition.
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Are we addicted to food? I often wonder why I make certain food choices and I've seen addictions in many forms within my community. Michael Moss was a keynote speaker at Trinity University to bring awareness from his intense investigation on the Food Industry. He wrote Salt Sugar Fat which is my next read after seeing his knowledge and insight on the topic. I want to highlight some key interesting elements I learned.
The rise of processed foods begin after World War II when moms went to work. The TV began marketing campaigns selling convenience and government subsidies allowed cheap, affordable foods to be manufactured. Junk food is delicious, very convenient and we can agree not good to indulge in. What most don't realize is there is math and extensive science behind making food irresistible and profitable. The right amount of sugar is referred to as the Blisspoint, the exact amount of salt is the "Flavor Burst", and when fat is just right it creates the perfect "mouth feel". Unheard of terms like "Moreish" used to describe possible improvements, Sensory Specific Satiety to determine declining appetite and re-generated ones, Vanishing Calorie Density is when your mind tells you "its ok eat more" and Flavor Enhancers mask certain flavors. These are all used to determine the calculated science behind the billion dollar brands. Now there are three pillars that Michael talks about to bring light to the problems created and these are the same pillars we Nutrition professionals want to limit.
The first pillar Salt enhances flavor, masks others, adds crunchiness and delays spoilage. The problem is that salt directly increase blood pressure to which we have a huge problem with hypertension in this nation. Interesting fact about salt is that Roman soldiers were paid wages in salt hence the phrase "you aren't worth your salt". Just my observation but because salt was such a high commodity it was readily available and still dominates the food industry as a cheap ingredient. The second pillar Sugar has many uses as a delicious ingredient but has been on trial since the 70's. The problem has never been about salt or sugar but the copious amounts in everything we eat which creates health epidemics like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tooth decay, etc. The third pillar is Fat which has many uses for its "ooey-gooey feeling". The problem is the type of fat we get in our diet and the food industries rely heavily on saturated fat from animals.
So with obesity and related diseases sweeping the nation these Food Giants are claiming a measure of responsibility. They have done campaigns like Kraft's Anit-obesity campaign and Campbell's Reduced Salt Campaign. It is evident the Food Industry will create what our food dollar demands so being mindful of the choices we get to make certainly moves the dial on what is manufactured. Lets support the healthier options their making to show them we care about what we put into our bodies. For our food industry partners please consider making a healthier menu option for those striding to make better choices. Stay tuned as we continue to look for ways to inform you, inspire you and ensure you are living Truly Well.
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The study followed patients over taking 600 mg Aspirin over 2 years, and observed no immediate effect relating to cancer benefits. However a follow up 5 years later showed a significant difference – a reduction of 63% in new cancer developments compared to the Placebo group.
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Marouane Fellaini is out of Manchester United's EFL Cup clash with Manchester City after picking up a knee injury against Chelsea, reports say.
The Belgian midfielder was taken off at half-time against The Blues following a horror tackle from David Luiz.
The Brazilian raised his boot high and went straight through Fellaini's knee, which has caused serious swelling.
Jose Mourinho fears the 28-year-old could be out for several weeks, although the full extent of the damage won't be known until the swelling goes down, according to The Mirror.
Once the swelling is reduced, Fellaini can undergo a scan and United will have further answers.
While the loss of the midfielder is a blow, United have been handed a major boost as Kevin De Bruyne was ruled out of the Manchester derby.
The attacking midfielder suffered a calf injury during City's 1-1 draw with Southampton.
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Bisada tense after death of lynching accused, force deployed
Heavy police force was deployed at Uttar Pradesh's Bisada village after a 22-year-old man, an accused in the Dadri lynching case, died in a Delhi hospital due to suspected case of dengue or chikungunya.india Updated: Oct 05, 2016 12:32 IST
Heavy police force was deployed at Uttar Pradesh's Bisada village after a 22-year-old man, an accused in the Dadri lynching case, died in a Delhi hospital due to suspected case of dengue or chikungunya.
Ravin Sisodia's family alleged foul play and threatened they will stage a stir accusing jail authorities of beating their son, who was in jail for the last one year.
The police, however, said he was unwell since the past 4-5 days and was admitted to the district hospital in Noida on Monday. He was referred to Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital after his condition deteriorated.
Police said they have deployed force from four police stations as a precautionary measure. All schools and shops in the village have also been shut.
"We are keeping an eye on the situation. We have received information about the death of one of the accused, reasons of which will be ascertained in the postmortem report," Abhishek Yadav, superintendent of police (rural), Gautam Budh Nagar, said.
On Wednesday morning, the crowd burnt an effigy of UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. People from nearby villages have also joined the protest and demanded the arrest of the jailor of the jail where Ravin was lodged.
"We don't believe the claims of police that he died of some disease. There should be an inquiry into his death," Ranveer Sisodia, Ravin's father, said.
Ravin's body will be brought to the village in the afternoon after the postmortem is conducted at a Delhi hospital.
Doctors at the LNJP hospital said Ravin was referred to them at around midday on Tuesday and that he died of kidney and respiratory failure.
"He came to the hospital in very bad condition. He had a chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled diabetes. He presented with respiratory infection and fever, " LNJP's medical director Dr JC Passey said.
Samples of his blood have been sent for tests and reports are awaited.
Ravin and 17 other men, including three juveniles, were arrested last year for allegedly lynching Mohammad Ikhlaq, 55, and grievously injuring his son Danish over allegations of slaughtering a cow and storing its meat for consumption.
Charges were yet to be framed against Ravin and other accused in a fast track court.
"We will plan out a strategy in a panchayat today. We want the safety of all the men who are lodged in jail so at least they can face trial," Sanjay Rana, former BJP member and father of one of the accused, said.
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In the very near future I will (fingers crossed) be announcing the end of some very hard work and the beginning of my first self-published children's picture book. Although I am aware that this is not the end of the hard work, as marketing your book can be tough.
The book is aimed at anyone with connections to Jersey, Channel Islands, the book contains illustrations to go with a very classic Christmas rhyme. It can also be used as an early reader and counting book.
How good is that, reading, counting and singing all in one book!
The self-published route is a huge learning curve. Here are just a few of the things you have to consider and decide upon:
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And not every publisher/printer uses the same terminology. Although I have been quite a bag of nerves over making all these decisions it has also been quite empowering.
I have already shown some examples of the artwork in previous posts:
And here are some works in progress:
I love line drawings and use the ink pen for all the outlines.
This is a screenshot of my work on ART RAGE digital art software using a wacom tablet. Another new skill this year. I will hopefully also be putting the finishing touches to the e-book version.
So watch this space and soon I will be able to share with you the finished product.
PS: And if you know anyone with Jersey connections (as in old Jersey), I would be grateful if you could pass on this news. 🙂
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While CPI(M) is soft-peddling on corruption charges against Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani in the bar licence issue, CPI, the second leading ally in the Left Democratic Front, going alone demanding the minister's resignation.
On November 12, the CPI would hold a march to the state secretariat, demanding the resignation of Mani. The party also wanted judicial probe into the allegation that Mani, leader of Kerala Congress (M), took a bribe of Rs 1 crore to renew bar licence.
On Wednesday, CPI (M) had decided to confine its role in demanding investigation by a special team of Kerala police. The party did not favour either the CBI probe or a judicial probe. CPI (M) soft approach towards Mani had drawn criticism from various quarters. Despite demanding probe by a special police team, CPI (M) had not planned any open protest against Mani.
On Thursday, CPI state secretary Pannian Raveendran said there is an impression among the people that LDF has taken a soft approach towards Mani expecting to forge an alliance with his party. "The Left silence has embarrassed the people. The special police probe would not yield result as that Congress government can even reject even such a probe report," said Raveendran.
He said there was no question of forging any alliance with Mani to capture power in Kerala. We hope all the Left parties would go for a concerted agitation demanding Mani's resignation, said Raveendran.


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The season of giving has arrived and consumers everywhere are trying to come up with the perfect gift ideas for friends, family, coworkers and gift exchanges. When it comes to gifts, we typically think of brightly colored packages, ribbons, bows and decorative paper. Material gifts and tangible items are often a big part of the holidays. However, the perfect gift might be something nonmaterial this year.
Giving the gift of an experience is becoming even more popular. Memories can last a lifetime. Take a moment to think of the recipients you have on this year's list. What are their interests? What are they passionate about? What have they always wanted to do or try but have never done? Are they interested in fitness, beauty, museums, art or adventure?
An abundance of local businesses and services in our area provide exceptional gifts and stocking stuffers.
A salon or spa, such as Rumors Salon & Spa in Pasadena or Image Creators in Severna Park, might offer makeup application, makeup lessons, massages, facials, and waxing and hair services. Makeup lessons could be the perfect gift for the teenage girls on your list, or you could pamper a loved one with a day at the spa.
Give music lessons with a gift card to Music & Arts in the Park Plaza shopping center. With an abundant selection of instruments, sheet music, books and other essential items, Music & Arts is sure to excite any new or seasoned musician. Lessons include guitar, piano, violin, drums, flute, voice and more. Tempee Warmack offers private guitar lessons, from beginner to advanced, at his Pasadena studio. When students commit to a month of weekly lessons, Warmack does offer one free class. More information can be found at www.tempeewarmack.com.
Toby's Dinner Theatre offers gift cards that can be used for any of its shows. Individual tickets to specific shows can also be purchased as gifts for adults or children. Current and upcoming shows include "The Little Mermaid," "Gypsy" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."
Bowling is a great group activity. Severna Park Lanes, located at 840 Ritchie Highway, offers gift cards available in store. Those can be used for traditional tenpin, duckpin or galaxy bowling.
For those with an adventurous spirit, consider purchasing a gift card to EscapeTime, located at 487 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. Gift cards are available in store or online at www.escapetimemd.com. Enjoy any of the themed escape rooms, including the Hangover Vegas Suite, Arabian Nights, Area 51 or the newly opened Ghost Ship.
Parents and grandparents are often the most difficult when it comes to gift-giving. They have given so much, so what can we give back? Preserve precious memories or brighten the home with services offered through Side Street Framers. Services include photo restoration, custom framing, media transfers and full-service installations. Commission a service yourself or purchase a gift card in store or online at www.sidestreetframers.com.
You can never go wrong with a gift that is given with thought and care. The memories made through nonmaterial gifts and experiences will have your loved ones feeling warm and appreciated all year long.
Here Are Some Experiences That Would Make Great Gifts:
Icon Beauty Lounge
50 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie
Rumors Salon & Spa
26 Magothy Beach Road, Pasadena
Image Creators
568 Ritchie Highway, Suite F, Severna Park
Guitar Lessons with Tempee Warmack
487 Ritchie Highway, Suite 102, Severna Park
Severna Park Lanes
840 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
1195 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Suite 6, Arnold
Toby's Dinner Theatre
5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia
Misty Clean
2608 Mountain Road, Suite 6, Pasadena
Rams Head On Stage
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The Importance of Cannabis Job Training
Cannabis is also known as marijuana. This is for the benefit of the readers of this article who might not be knowing the only name which is either cannabis or marijuana. There are a lot of benefits which are associated with cannabis job training chances. One thing you should understand is that the cannabis industry is an equal opportunity employer just like any other company … Continue reading The Importance of Cannabis Job Training


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In February of 2003, there was a massive blizzard in New York City. Michael Slatky and Jim Moscater were trapped in an apartment in Queens that day, and SOUNDPHONICS was born.
Tense, muffled synths merge with broken beats and desolate tape loops for a wallop of aural discomfort. Best enjoyed late at night, lying on the couch, waiting for forces beyond your control to force you beyond your control.
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