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The EN Rating scale is a scientific test to determine the warmth of a sleeping bag. The test produces a Lower rating (for male sleepers) and a Comfort rating (for female sleepers). Both are listed in the features table on the product page.
A unisex sleeping bag with a Lower limit of 14ºF means a man should be comfortable down to air temperatures of 14ºF. The same bag will also have a Comfort limit, in the realm of 27°F, so a woman would be comfortable down to an air temperature of 27ºF. These ratings require a sleeping mat with an R-Value appropriate for expected ground temperatures – without this, the sleeping bag itself is unlikely to keep the sleeper warm enough.
A variety of factors impact sleeping bag warmth - the above temperatures are merely guidelines, not guarantees. It's important to think of a sleeping bag, an appropriately insulating sleeping pad and a liner as a sleep system. For example - if you plan on sleeping in nighttime air temperatures of 27ºF / -3°C, choose a bag with a gender-appropriate rating of 23°F / -5°C, plus a sleeping mat with an R-Value of 2.5 to 3, and consider a Reactor thermal liner.
This aptly named sleeping bag and down blanket is the traveller's best friend. Whether you are on a summer bike tour, or a hut trip, or couch surfing, or simply stuck at an airport or ferry terminal, the Traveller unpacks from an almost impossibly small compression sack to reveal a rectangular sleeping bag which can also unzip to form a blanket.
Two different fill weights of 750+ loft RDS-certified ULTRA DRY Down are available: both models feature a drawcord foot box which cinches tight for warmth or opens for ventilation.
Lighter than some sleeping bag liners and just as compact, find out why the Traveller is the ideal companion on the road HERE
Tech specs
Best UseUltralight Backpacking
Comes WithWater-resistant Ultra-Sil Compression Sack and Storage Cube
InsulationUltra-Dry Down 750+ Loft
Shell FabricUltralight 15D Nylon Shell
Zip OptionsFull length zipper, bag can be coupled. Drawcord foot box. Unzip fully to use as blanket.
Traveller I (10°C) Regular | Traveller I (10°C) Long | Traveller II (-1°C) Regular | Traveller II (-1°C) Long |
This ultralight fabric composes the exterior and interior of the Ember quilts and the Traveller bags, and just the interior of the Spark series bags. While this fabric is light, it's quite durable and ensures easy packing and care for your bag or quilt.
The second highest-lofting down used in any of Sea to Summit's sleeping bags or quilts. 750+ Fill Power indicates that one ounce (30g) of down will re-expand to over 750 cubic inches after compression. Higher loft means that less down can be used to achieve the same temperature rating – important for performance sleeping bags. The loft and down quality/composition are independently tested by the International Down and Feather Laboratory (IDFL) – a copy of the certification is supplied with every Sea to Summit sleeping bag. The down is responsibly sourced and RDS certified and treated with our non-PFC Ultra-Dry Down™ treatment.
100% of the down used in our sleeping bags and quilts is independently certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). The RDS certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. The purchase of RDS certified products demonstrates demand for better animal welfare practices in the down and feather supply chain. Sea to Summit is certified to the RDS. To learn more about RDS visit
Down and synthetic bags identified with our zip coupling symbol use a 65 inch #5 YKK full-length zip which allows a unisex left-handed and women's specific right-handed bag to pair together. Designed to pair side by side, each person sleeps in their own bag enabling each of you to take advantage of your bag's unique insulation zones, hood and footbox features - perfect for cozy adventures for two. Bags with full-length #5 YKK zips on both sides can also be coupled together with other pairing bags.
Sea to Summit hydrophobic down and DWR finishes are Non-PFC.
UltraDry Down:
The down is RDS-certified responsibly sourced. The non-PFC Ultra-Dry Down™ hydrophobic treatment means it absorbs less water than untreated down and dries much more quickly. Ultra-Dry Down does not affect the loft or lifespan of the down, or its breathability. The treatment will last through at least 20 washings
Non-PFC DWR Shell fabric:
Despite being incredibly lightweight, the 10 Denier UL Nylon is down-proof and surprisingly durable. A non-PFC DWR finish helps the shell to shed external moisture. This fabric is part of the secret to making the Spark and Flame Down Sleeping Bags and the Ember Quilt Series some of the lightest, most packable sleep system products available today.
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Frequently Asked questions
Be used in cooler temperatures?
Only with the addition of a Reactor Thermal Liner. The Traveller -1°C paired with a Reactor would take this down to a couple of degrees below freezing. Realistically we recommend one of our cold weather sleeping bags for colder conditions.
Zip to another Traveller?
Yes. All Travellers have left zippers; to couple two together simply turn one of the two inside out.
Be used as a sleeping bag liner?
Yes. You could use the Traveller -1°C, or even the 10°C to boost the performance of a bag for cold-weather use. Adding one of these to a -6°C bag might make more sense than buying a -12°C bag for occasional winter use.


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The "Storietalentuose" series was developed by the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d'Art to introduce young people to the beauty of the artistic crafts that have made Italian craftsmanship famous in the world, and encourage them to embrace a career in this field.
"The secret of silk" is dedicated to the craft of sericulture and silk weaving, with special emphasis on the outstanding tradition of Como's silk industry – to this day one of the major in the world – which represents the strong identity of the town and its culture.
Lodovica Cima, a well-known author of children's books, wrote the original and fascinating story that develops in the ancient, fascinating tradition of textile manufacturing and introduces young readers to the most precious of yarns: silk. Colourful artwork by renowned illustrator Anna Forlati enriches and gives shape to the narrative, creating a timeless atmosphere.
"The secret of silk" tells the story of two children, Ettore and his sister Annina, who work respectively as a weaver and as a drafter in a silk mill. One day, Annina discovers that Ettore has woven a secret message into the design of a silk shawl. It is a love message for Rosa, as sparkling as her golden plait. The secret will be uncovered by a kind-hearted Marchioness, and the precious fabric will change the lives of the young protagonists.

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Earlier this week I fielded a question from Michele from Florida. She wondered if she should get crowns or veneers for her severely tetracycline-stained teeth. I asked her some questions about the fees and the dentist she was talking about. Here is her reply, and my response to that reply:
Dr. Hall
Thanks for your input. The cosmetic dentist is Dr. A (name withheld to help preserve Michele's identity). He wants to charge me $42,000 for a full mouth of veneers (two teeth require crowns due to damage). The other dentist wants $26,000 for crowns. My budget cannot go over $30,000. Also, I forgot to mention that I grind my teeth at night and wear an appliance. I've read that veneers don't stand up to grinding as well as crowns.
My response:
I know the cosmetic dentist you went to, and he is really good. He would give you a stunning smile. I'm not surprised that his fees are high—he is worth it.
About your grinding (also called bruxism). If you wear your nightguard, you should have no problem with your veneers. If you grind your teeth, you are actually at higher risk with crowns because then you don't just chip off the edge—you break off the entire tooth. I had several patients who had to deal with that and you end up with implants later in life. Once you break off a front tooth at the gumline, if you're a grinder, there isn't a whole lot you can do with it. You see, with a crown you grind off a full millimeter of the tooth, all the way around. So if you have an upper lateral incisor that is 5 or 6 millimeters in diameter (let's say 5.5 mm) at the gumline, then you grind down 1 mm all the way around, you now have 3.5 mm diameter. So you used to have a cross-sectional area of 95 square mm – now you have 38 square mm. So you now have 40 % of the strength left, when you're talking about resistance to breaking off at the gumline. People who grind break these teeth off when they've been prepared for crowns. The lower teeth are even worse. You actually cut the strength of lower incisors down to about 1/4th of their original strength.
Here are a couple of options I would suggest:
1. Do just the upper with Dr. A and do Kör Whitening on the lower. That way you get a stunning smile and cut the cost about in half. Kör, if you use it for long enough, will have a significant effect on the tetracycline stains and lighten them enough to be acceptable as lower teeth. Then at some later point, if you feel you need to improve the result even further, you could do the lower. I had a couple of cases of tetracycline stain that I treated where we did just the uppers and didn't do anything to the lower. With most people, the lowers don't show as much, especially if you are younger. And even when they do show, they are kind of in the shadows.
2. Check out Dr. B. He is in your city. I know him also, and he also does beautiful work and his fees might be within your budget. His work isn't at the level of Dr. A, but it's good. Call and find out what he charges per tooth for porcelain veneers. If that doesn't work, you could find someone else that you could drive to see. I'm confident you could find someone who could do beautiful porcelain veneers and stay within your budget. Even if you needed to fly somewhere, if the fees were $15,000 less, it would be worth it.
The interesting thing about the costs of cosmetic dentistry is that really the fees are pretty comparable for a good general dentist and a good cosmetic dentist (with the exception of exceptional artists like Dr. A).
Dr. Hall
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.


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Dr Miraj-ul-Islam Zia: Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Peshawar, Peshawar
Dr Muhammad Tahir: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
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Development, Islamic, Finance, Electronic, Commerce.
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Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique: Ph.D Scholar, School of Islamic Banking & Finance, International Institute of Islamic Economics, International Islamic University, Islamabad
The Islamic economic system is purely based on such an ethical system in which contracts and matters between individuals and groups have been defined in a way that the rights, duties and obligations of every human beings are protected. On the one hand, Islam has given orders related to sales, transa Read More
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Dr Abd-ur-Rahman Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Ponch, Rawalakot , Kashmir
This Article outlines the efforts of different religious schools of thoughts which were very actively involved for Islamic Legislation in Pakistan from emergence of Pakistan to till now. A critical review was undertaken to logically document the available secondary level information on the topic whi Read More
Islamic, Pakistan, Legislation, Council, Scholars
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Dr Tahir Siddique: Assistant Professor, Dawah Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad
Dr Muhammad Fayyaz: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic and Religious Studies, Hazara University, Mansehra
In the present age, the media and the means of communication have so advanced that a person died fifty years ago, if resurrected in this world, will be embarrassed with this horrible change. The whole world has become a small village in which cultures have been so intermingled that the stronger one Read More
Dialogue, Ideology, Quran, Global, Communication
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Juma Khan: Ph.D Research Scholar, Seerat Studies, University of Peshawar
Dr Qibla Ayaz: Chairman, Council of Islmaic Ideology, Pakistan
Al-Qaeda is an institutionalized organization which was championed by Osama Bin Ladin and is currently lead by Ayman Mohammed Rabie al-Zawahiri. It has its own guidelines regarding friendship, war, and reconciliation for Ahle-Kitab and non-Muslims. They viewed that the 9/11 attacks it orchestrated, Read More
Imams, Muslims, legal, Development, Innocent
07 - 01
Anwar-ul-llah: Ph.D Scholar, Department of Islamic Studies and Research, University of Science and Technology, Banu
Dr Irfan-ul-llah: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies and Research, University of Science and Technology, Banu
Abu Ja'far Ibn Jarir al-Tabari was the master of all Islamic knowledge. He was the author of many books. But Tarikh al-Umam wa al-Muluk and Jami'al-Bayan fi Tafsir al-Quran became the cause of his fame. These two books became the sources for upcoming authors. Incident of the past is the subject Read More
Quran, Tabari, History, Prophets, Bible, Impact.
07 - 01
Dr Muhammad Ikram-ul-llah: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic & Religious Studies, University of Haripur
Dr Junaid Akbar: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic & Religious Studies, University of Haripur
Judaism is a Semitic religion the followers of which claim that its teachings are in line to the nature. Islam also is a Semitic religion the followers of which proclaim the same . In both these religions, injunctions regarding the transfer of the estate of deceased can be found which are referred t Read More
Religion, Inheritance, Judaism, Islam, Nature
07 - 01
Rizwan Younas: Lecturer, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat
Prof. Dr. Hamayun Abbas: Dean Faculty of Islamic & Oriental Learning and Chairman Department of Islamic and Arabic Studies, Govt Collage University, Faisalabad
Shari'ah (Islamic law) is free from any kind of conflict among legal evidences (Adill'ah) to establish a harmonized and just society in this world. In the sources of Shari'ah, contradiction is found due to certian limitations on the part of jurists as a human being. To meet the issues of contradic Read More
Jurists, Legal, Contradiction, Conflicts, Reconciliation.
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Chowdry Noor Ahmad Khan Dhadhy: Ph.D Research Scholar, NUML University, Islamabad
Prof.Dr.Ali Asghar Chishty: Chairman Department of Seerah and Hadith, AIOU, Islamabad
Bank is an organization which provides facilities for acceptance of deposits and provision of loans. The banks were based on usury business and this business is as old as human civilization on this planet. This study was planned to document the process through which the banking system evolved over d Read More
Bank, Islamic, Muslims, Modern, History
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Abd-ul-Wahab Jan Al-Azhari: Assistant Professor, International Islamic University, Islamabad
Dr Fazl-ur-Rahman: Assistant Professor, Department of Shariah and Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad
In this article the method of Fuqaha (who have deductive approach and mainly attributed to the Hanfis) and Mutakalemeen (theoretical approach adopted by the Shafi School and the Mutakllimun) has been enunciated along with characteristic of both methods and distinguished from each other. Furthermore, Read More
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Niaz Badshah: Ph.D Scholar, Department of Arabic Literature, Islamia Collage University, Peshawar
Dr Fazl-ul-llah: Professor, Department of Arabic Literature, International Islamic University, Islamabad
Arab writers and poets had a great knowledge of Elim-ul Badeea (علم البديع), before Islam. Elm-ul-Badeea (علم البديع) can be found extensively both in their poetry and prose. With the advent of Islam and the revelation of Quran (a literal Miracle of Allah Al-Mighty), rhetoric has r Read More
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Dr Shah Junaid Ahmad Hashimi: Associate Professor, Deptt of Usool-e-Deen, International Islamic University, Islamabd
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Ihsan-ul-llah Chishty: Ph.D Scholar, Department of Shariah and Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad
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Dr Kowsar Arshad: Assistant Professor, Department of Arabic Literature, NUML University, Islamabad
Dr Abdullah Muhammad Bilal: Lecturer, Department of Arabic Literature, NUML University, Islamabad
Lot of scholars had an amnesia interest in "Al-Shanfray" to the extent that it was called " The Arab Lameeyah " as it got a privilege from all other Al- Lameeyah poems in the Arabic literature and got higher linguistic value from literature point of view in all what it had described. No do Read More
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Muhammad Khaqan yaz: A/P Govt. Degree College for Boys, Athmuqam, District Neelam, A.J.K
Dr.Muhammad Sultan Shah: Chairperson, Arabic & Islamic Studies, GC University Lahore
Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Prophet of Islam was sent by Allah Almighty with an unblemished character and sublime moral authority. He was protected from every misconduct and indecency that could damage his reputation. Not only he but his all ancestors were protected from Read More
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Usman Quddus: Ph.D. scholar International Islamic University Islamabad
Judicial immunity, available to superior judiciary in Pakistan constitutionally, has been more than often abused in Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the Superior Judiciary through rendering decisions which are beyond the mandate of constitution and law. The aim of this paper is to critically examine Read More
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Dr. Karim Dad: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Faisal Mahmood: Ph.D. scholar, Department of Islamic Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
The human society is composed of male and female. The bond of these two is called Nikah in Islamic law. Exercising nikah is a source of physical and spiritual comfort. It has numerous social and financial advantages too. Sometimes a person necessitates having more than one wife, which is called Poly Read More
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Khalil ur Rahman: Assistant Professor in Sociology, Department of Sociology, Hazara University, Mansehra
Abid Ali: Ph.D. Scholar Department of Sociology, University of Peshawar
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Dr Sajid Hussain: Lecturer in the Department of Political Science Hazara University Mansehra
Dr Muhammad Ayaz Khan: HoD Political Science Hazara University Mansehra
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Dr Muhammad Atif Aslam Rao: Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi, Karachi
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Grey Matter Art continues its popular line of Marvel Studios Concept Art Prints with this banger of a poster for Captain America: The Winter Soldier by VP and Creative Director of Visual Development at Marvel Studios, Ryan Meinerding! As GMA explained, "Over the years, Ryan has continued to amaze us with his design concepts and has become an integral part of forming the look and feel of the MCU. The Winter Soldier has become hands down one of our favorite Super-Hero films and the artwork sums up the third act very well as it showcases our hero with a heavy conscience and antagonist together in a heated battle."
Captain America: The Winter Soldier by Ryan Meinerding is a 24"x14" hand numbered fine art giclee. The Regular Edition is limited to 150 pieces and will retail for $50, while the Metallic Variant is limited to 150 pieces and will retail for $65. Collectors can also purchase a matching number set of both prints for $105. These Marvel Studios giclee prints will go on sale at 1pm ET on Thursday, August 12th, at GreyMatterArt.com.


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Rhonda joined LMFM in 2022. Rhonda is responsible for fund accounting, financial reporting, and overseeing compliance requirements for LMFM and separately managed accounts. Prior to LMFM, Rhonda was a senior accounting manager for joint ventures, acquisitions, and dispositions at Weingarten Realty. Rhonda graduated Cum Laude from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a B.S. in Accounting.
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The BLACK SEA CRUISE Project aims to analyse the state of play and environmental and socio-economic potential for novel small-scale cruising/yachting models, in order to support, through a final set of recommendations, the sustainable development of the activity in the Black Sea region.
The Black Sea has many assets able to attract maritime tourism and consists of a large number of smaller ports able to receive small vessels (e.g. less than 100 m) with very few exceptions. The Project builds on the notion that cross-border cooperation will enable better coordination and coherence between policy frameworks and operational capacities, in order to support the growth potential of the cruise sector in the Black Sea basin.
Through six local workshops in the target countries and other concrete activities, the Project will engage in structured dialogue with a target group of local and regional stakeholders (i.e. policy makers, universities and naval/maritime academies, associations of ports, business operators of cruise companies, ferries and yachts, tourism associations) to explore concrete business opportunities in the region and to identify funding avenues and support actions for promoting such models.
It will run for 24 months, under the coordination of the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) in cooperation with eight local and regional partners, SML, CLIMAZUL, the "Ovidius" University of Constanta, the Sochi State University (2021), the Burgas Free University, the Odessa Maritime Academy, the Batumi State Maritime Academy and the Karadeniz Technical University.
Project Duration
January 2021 – December 2022
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Activities and Deliverables
The Project is co-funded by the European Commission under Grant Contract ENI/2020/421-957, coordinated by the BSEC PERMIS.


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A suicide car bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into the gates of a NATO base and airport in the northeastern Afghan city of Jalalabad Monday, killing nine people and wounding 12 others.
The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying it was the latest act of revenge for the burning of Qurans at the Bagram Air Base north of Kabul.
The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen, joined Afghan President Hamid Karzai in condemning the bombing in Nangarhar province. Mr. Karzai called the attack "inhuman and unIslamic." No NATO troops were among the casualties.
This attack followed six days of deadly protests over the handling of Islam's holy books. Close to 40 people, including four U.S. military personnel, have died in nearly a week of protests since the incident.
In other news Monday, the United Nations announced it is pulling its international staff from an office in northern Kunduz province after it came under attack from protesters on Saturday.
The U.N. said the staff will be relocated within Afghanistan and that additional arrangements and measures will be put in place to "ensure the office can continue to operate in safety."
Also Monday, the Taliban claimed an Afghan cook working on their behalf poisoned the food at a NATO base in eastern Afghanistan. A NATO spokesman said traces of bleach were found in food at a dining facility, but it was unclear if the food was tainted intentionally. The spokesman said no one got sick.
The U.S. Embassy has been in lockdown since the violent demonstrations erupted last week. It has warned of a "heightened" threat to Americans in Afghanistan.
On Sunday, the U.S. ambassador to Kabul, Ryan Crocker, told CNN that tensions are running very high, but that Washington should not withdraw troops ahead of schedule. Under an international agreement, foreign combat forces are to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014.
Observers say the deteriorating security situation also could add pressure on NATO allies in Europe to accelerate plans to leave Afghanistan. The bloody and expensive war is already deeply unpopular.
The Afghan defense and interior ministers have postponed scheduled trips to the United States this week so they can remain in Afghanistan to monitor the situation.


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"When the FUN stops, stop" is a responsible gambling campaign, launched by the UK's biggest betting brands - Coral, William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power.
The operators committed to using responsible gambling messages across their marketing, including TV and online ads.
The campaign started in 2015, so by 2020 it has already been valid for 5 years and some relevant statistical studies of its effectiveness. One of these was an experiment held by academics at the University of Warwick in 2019.
Surprising findings were published - warnings about the dangers of gambling do not affect the behavior of players in any way and do not reduce the number of bets made by players.
There were 506 Premier League soccer fans, who took part in the experiment. The participants were given a sequence of nine £0.10 bonuses, and were asked to gamble these.
The results were unexpected and paradoxical. When a warning label was shown, participants decided to bet on 41.3% of trials, compared to 37.8% when no warning label was shown.
Although the difference between the 2 figures isn't statistically significant, it's obvious that the "when the FUN stops, stop" gambling warning label did not achieve the purpose of promoting more responsible gambling behavior.
People's behavior is difficult to predict, and research methods can also be flawed. We decided to guess why the players might not have responded to the slogan - and share these possible reasons with you.
People often do not read information written in small print or when something more interesting grabs their attention. In the slogan, the word "FUN" stands out from the rest of the words.
So for someone who was wholly involved in making the bet, the meaning of the whole phrase could simply go unnoticed.
As mentioned above, only 506 players took part in the experiment. According to the 2018 UK Gambling Commission report, there were 36.6 million online (remote) gambling customer accounts.
Recent statistics shows that 47% of Brits have gambled in some way in the last 4 weeks. A half-thousand group may not be fully representative, accordingly.
The research didn't take into account other popular gambling activities, such as the National Lottery with as many as 30% of Brits regularly taking part in it.
Sports betting ranks fourth in popularity, yielding to other lotteries and scratchcards. In terms of popularity, betting is similar to bingo games, although it surpasses them for a little.
Perhaps, investigating a player's behavior on some of these examples as well would have changed the result.
The more you bet, the more you risk and the more nervous you will be, right? Even more so if you bet your own earned money and not the money that you got for free.
Facing the emotional stress, a person perceives external incentives, such as ads or messages, differently. Perhaps, if the players were given a large amount (recall, they received £0.10 at a time) or - offered to pay their own money while increasing the rates to an uncomfortable amount - this could change the result.
Anyway, in advertising, you never know what will work and what will not. The more experiments are carried out, the topic will get the best results in the end.
Gambling industry When the fun stops slogan does not work
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MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Injection medications can save the vision of older people with macular degeneration, but the ongoing regimen is taxing. Now a preliminary study raises the possibility that some patients can safely be "weaned off" the treatment.
Researchers found that of just over 100 patients they treated with the eye injections, nearly one-third were able to "pause" the therapy within the first year. And of those followed for at least two years, most did not need to restart.
Experts stressed that the findings are early and do not identify which patients might safely take a treatment break, or possibly even stop.
"Weaning is an interesting concept," said Dr. Emily Chew of the National Eye Institute (NEI) in Bethesda, Md., which helped fund the research.
But at the moment, she said, it is not a standard practice, and one of the big questions is: How do you "pick" patients who can stop treatment without endangering their vision?
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, according to the NEI. The disease damages the macula, a part of the eye's retina that is responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision.
In the most serious form, called "wet" AMD, new blood vessels form in the back of the eye, leaking blood and other fluids, and scarring the macula. Not long ago, Chew said, patients with the condition would suffer rapid vision loss.
But in 2006, the first anti-VEGF medication was approved to treat wet AMD. VEGF, which stands for vascular endothelial growth factor, is a protein that promotes new blood vessel growth. Blocking it in the eye can stabilize wet AMD in most people, and improve vision in some.
"We are very lucky to have these drugs," Chew said. "This is a highly successful therapy."
The problem, though, is the burden of regular trips to the eye doctor, indefinitely.
"It's difficult not only for patients, but for the family members who have to take them to their appointments," said Dr. Akrit Sodhi, lead researcher on the new study.
Trials of anti-VEGF drugs used a treatment frequency of every one to two months. But in the real world, where practicality and costs come up, doctors try different tactics, according to Sodhi, an associate professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
That includes a "treat and extend" approach: Patients who respond particularly well to the injections have their treatment interval gradually extended.
The question, Sodhi said, is whether some patients can ultimately be weaned off treatment.
For the current study — published online Jan. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation — Sodhi's team reviewed records from 106 patients treated between 2013 and 2020.
Overall, 31% successfully paused anti-VEGF injections within the first year — meaning their eyes showed no fluid buildup or worsening vision for at least 30 weeks off treatment. A handful of other patients were weaned off during year two.
Twenty-two patients were successfully weaned off treatment and followed for at least two years. Of that group, 73% remained treatment-free at the end of year two.
What's clear is that there is no one-size-fits-all regimen for all patients, according to Dr. Rahul Khurana, a clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
"This disease is chronic, variable and unpredictable," said Khurana, who was not involved in the study.
After initial trials using monthly injections, doctors learned that that was likely "over-treating" patients and the intervals could be extended, he said.
But whether some can ultimately stop remains an open question, Khurana said. The risk of suspending treatment is that any recurrence of new blood vessel growth could cause vision loss that is not always recovered, he noted.
If researchers can find objective markers that predict patients' likelihood of responding especially well to anti-VEGF injections, that would help. And Sodhi's team found that patients successfully weaned off treatment differed from other patients in their levels of certain proteins in their eye fluids.
Sodhi said more research is needed to see whether any of those proteins can predict treatment responses. As for treatment pauses, he said, no recommendations can be made until larger studies test the concept.
Both Chew and Khurana said there are other ways, both available and under study, to ease patients' treatment burden.
Last year, U.S. regulators approved Susvimo, a version of the anti-VEGF drug Lucentis that is delivered via a tiny implant in the eye. It requires only two visits a year for refills.
And, Chew said, studies are testing whether giving AMD patients equipment for home monitoring can reduce the need for office visits.
More information
The National Eye Institute has more on age-related macular degeneration.
SOURCES: Akrit Sodhi, MD, PhD, associate professor, ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore; Emily Chew, MD, director, division of epidemiology and clinical applications, National Eye Institute, Bethesda, Md.; Rahul Khurana, MD, clinical spokesman, American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco; Journal of Clinical Investigation, Jan. 18, 2022, online
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Is there an actual link on PBS to individual book discussion? I'm asking because this forum topic is "hidden gems" and I wasn't sure my post is appropriate here but I really wanted to join a book discussion on this particular book. Anyone else interested? I was left on the fence at the end of this book. |
I think this forum is where people can talk about individual books. I've seen other book topics here, anyway. :-) I don't usually like books like that, with sad, mentally ill people and tragedy and waste, but I thought the author told the story SO WELL! You felt the neglect and sorrow, but she still managed to be so fair to her parents, and to try to bring out the few good things she got from them. What did you feel on the fence about? I'm curious. |
My mother just finished this book and thought it awsome. I can't wait to read it. It is enroute as we speak. Make sure there are no spoilers. :) |
Read it for my book club! Thought is was great!!! She was recently on a rerun of Oprah telling her story. She claims to be successful and doing well, but after growing up like that she must be a bit unstable...I would be!! |
I said it seemed to be written without emotion but I realize (after reading some interviews with her) that she did write it from a child's perspective - just straightforward. What I'm on the fence about is how (as a socialized adult) you may believe it was simply a negligent parent family life. But if you read it with childlike wonder it reads a carefree life with the work all have to do (hunting and gathering) Also what I found to be nice was how she portrayed the relationship with her siblings - they just supported and obviously loved each other; they were forced to obviously, since their parents were so absent (physically or mentally); and I'm guessing they fought but not like siblings that actually need to rely on their parents :) ....I've read several interviews with her and a couple of them do address what I was thinking...She doesn't recommend it as a parenting style but she does say her family was close - Her parents didn't concern themselves with the trappings of modern society and the children almost seemed to benefit from that - although perhaps the insane-genius and intelligent genes they inherited kept them "sane". In another interview she states that (at least her father) seemed to believe in the "wild animal" way of raising children. I wonder how her brother is as a parent. I believe her younger sister snapped because she didn't remember the slight advantages of adventure the other ones had and was only ever in WV during her formative years. I also wonder if her parents almost set up their chidren as an experiment in living like that to see what kind of adults they would turn into; her father certainly seems to have been the type to start a project like that and walk away from it. If he (or she) were already crazy / hippie / back to nature / eschew modern life types before they had their children then why did they have such a normal (obviously from the photograph) wedding? - I'd like her mother to write a book :) - AND it's obvious why her mom never sold TX property or otherwise tried to acquire money for the family; she knew (as her husbands wife) the he would drink or gamble it away; and although he has died, that training won't leave her. |
I was very disturbed at the end, and felt that the mother needed smacked upside the head. Just my .02. |
I liked the book, and while I think it was *good* I wasn't enthralled with it like some others seem to have been. |
A friend just told me today that he recently read an article about this book.
It said that her family, and several people who were part of her life or knew her, were angry that she had grossly exagerated how bad her life was. I haven't read the book so I can't comment but since I saw this posting I thought I'd add my 2 cents.
I just finished reading this book. I could not put it down. I stayed up last night and finished it around 2:00 in the morning. I have never seen the author speak. It is told with little emotion but I wonder if she got that from her mother. While their life was hard before WV it at least was also fun at times. After they moved to WV it was just painfully sad. The whole thing kind of reminded me of one of those extreme families on Wife Swap or Trading Spouses. The parents were both obviously very smart and did have some good thoughts. Too bad the father became an alcoholic. The mother obviously had some mental issues and the father seems to have come from an abusive and horrible childhood and was fighting inner demons. I'm happy that the author has been successful. I hope she is happy. Too bad about the younger sister. She did never get to experience the better parts out west and she never seemed to have the tight bond with the other 3, maybe because of the age difference. Parts of this book will stay with me forever. Last Edited on: 10/17/07 2:24 PM ET - Total times edited: 1 |


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- Fitbit is stepping up its game in the clinical space with new health apps and clock faces to help users manage wellness and conditions like diabetes and certain cancers.
- The apps also provide new opportunities for clinical researchers, health plans and employers to support users as they go about their daily activities, according to the firm.
- The wearables giant said it is currently working with more than 18,000 developers to create content for Fitbit products.
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Among the new apps and clock faces are:
- Dexcom, a diabetes management app
- Diplomat Pharmacy, providing medication management and prescription reminders for cancer patients
- Fitabase data collection platform to advance clinical research
- Limeade, an employee engagement app that offers tips on well-being
- Go365 by Humana, a wellness and rewards program
- One Drop, which provides blood glucose data from a digital platform
- Sickweather, providing forecasts on disease outbreaks in the user's locale
Evidence that remote patient monitoring devices actually improve health outcomes has been mixed. A study in the journal Digital Medicine found RPM had no significant effect on six reported outcomes: body mass index, weight, waist circumference, body fat percentage, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. It showed more benefit when tied to healthy behavior models and personalized coaching.
The new tools complement existing apps in the Fitbit Gallery, such as Air Index, Blood Donor, Pill Tracker and Water Logged.
Fitbit has been moving in a more clinical direction from its origins as a fitness tracker. The company recently teamed up with Google to push patient-generated data into health records.
According to officials, the partnership will combine Google Cloud's Healthcare API with Fitbit's recently acquired Twine Health platform to connect user data and individual health records so doctors can tailor care to patients' needs. As part of the effort, Fitbit will migrate to Google's Cloud platform, enabling it to do more population health analysis.
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From Greg Brady of AM640 in Toronto:
Andreas Lilja offered $1m/1yr in Detroit. For those who haven't forgiven his gift OT goal to Selanne in Game 5/07WCF, offer is 996,000 high.
Ah yes, thanks for bringing that up.
Anyways, as far as whether or not Lilja will accept that offer, it will depend on what interest he generates on the open market. Lilja has made it known that he would prefer a better deal and an opportunity where he has a chance to crack the top four, but there's no telling whether or not a team that brings both of those things will express interest in him. The Wings would like to bring Lilja back to add depth to their defense, but as the offer shows, they aren't going to give him a ton of money to return.


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Chapters 2 and 3 of You Can Change contained some significant "Aha moments" for me. And I almost missed them. On first reading, I ploughed quickly through these "theoretical" chapters in an effort to get to the "meat" of the book; the bit where it tells you what to do.
I'm glad I went back for a closer look. The questions raised in these chapters, and indeed the answers that are offered, are not anything new for most Christians. Many of us would readily tick the box that says, 'I am saved by Christ alone, through faith alone', while trying to conquer sin under our own steam and for our own glory. We can take the most fundamental of truths for granted and forget to ponder their implications not just for our salvation, but for our sanctification (or transformation, as Chester likes to call it). We are quick to 'move on' from the basics, and in doing so, unwittingly make things harder for ourselves.
Often we don't even know we're doing it. I certainly didn't. But as Chester pinpoints what are so often our real motives for change, and teases out the end point of such thinking, I find myself cut to the heart.
"Trying to impress God, others or ourselves puts us at the centre of our change project. It makes change all about my looking good. It is done for my glory." (p. 29)
"When we try to prove ourselves by our good works, we're saying, in effect, that the cross wasn't enough." (p. 32)And as he identifies the ways I try to change, or the solutions I offer to others, I realise I am again relying on my own strength.
"It's not just that trying to live by laws and disciplines is useless: it's a backwards step. It's a step back into slavery, which ends up undermining grace and hope."(p. 49)Ouch.
But then as he fleshes out what flows from truly grasping Christ's death for us, it is like a soothing balm for the wound he has just inflicted. How much greater is what Christ can offer compared to what I can do for myself? If each and every sin we struggle with has already been pardoned, then the goal-posts have been moved. We are no longer fighting a losing battle every time we face temptation; after all, the battle has been won.
So why do we change? No longer are we in a desperate scramble to save ourselves or to keep up appearances. We change because we have been saved, and because we are growing into what we already are; a child of the Father, a bride of the Son, and the home of the Holy Spirit.
And how will we change? Not with self-imposed rules and discipline, but with repentance and faith. We can know that change is God's work in us, and that through the Spirit, change is not only possible, but inevitable.
In the midst of all this came my two Aha moments:
1) Always ask "why". I so often feel inadequate when someone comes to me struggling with a particular sin, because I never have anything concrete to offer them. I long to give them the answers to their problem and fool-proof strategies to avoid temptation. I can only imagine how much more profound and meaningful those conversations could be if I was slower to talk strategy and more willing to talk motives.
2) Do I really expect change? Or do I talk about change, while deep down believing that sin will always win out in the end? Do I surround myself with so many strategies and guidelines in my own efforts to conquer sin that I forget Christ's achievement in conquering sin for me?
Perhaps my Aha moments are not that significant for you. Perhaps something else in these chapters has made you pause and see things in a new light. It'd be great to hear what has made you say "Aha!" How has being reminded of the 'basics' helped you think about your motives and methods for change in your change project?


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Thymol Encapsulated into HP-β-Cyclodextrin as an Alternative to Synthetic Fungicides to Induce Lemon Resistance Against Sour Rot Decay
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Geotrichum citri-aurantii
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Consumers demand the use of eco-friendly fungicides to treat fruit and vegetables and
governmental authorities have unauthorized the application of chemical antifungals for the efficient
control of sour rot. In the present research, the microwave irradiation (MW) method was used to
encapsulate thymol into 2-hydroxylpropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) and the effect of these HPβ-CD on controlling sour rot in citrus fruit, caused by Geotrichum citri-aurantii, was evaluated.
Amounts of 25 and 50 mM of HP-β-CD-thymol were used, and compared with propiconazole, to
control the decay of inoculated lemon fruit. The treatments were performed in curative and
preventive experiments. The incidence and severity of Geotrichum citri-aurantii in 25 and 50 mM HPβ-CD-thymol-treated fruit were reduced in both experiments. The preventive 50 mM HP-β-CDthymol treatment showed the best effect, reducing the sour rot, respiration rate and fruit weight loss
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Wesley Annan, DT
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
(6-foot-4, 290 lbs.)
A much-needed defensive tackle, Annan should be the future at the position. Annan has good size and is a high-motor player. He can seriously hit people, and at his size, it looks like it hurts. He needs to work on playing lower to the ground — he tends to come up out of his stance too quickly — but it will be interesting to see what he can do when he gets the right coaching. He never gives up on plays, which is fantastic to see out of a defensive tackle; Annan finishes plays while staying in his gap.
JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR
Inman, SC
(6-foot-3, 210 lbs.)
Arcega-Whiteside is one of the most underrated of Stanford's recruits, if not nationally. He has all the tools to be a size-speed receiver in the mold of Devon Cajuste (6-foot-4, 239 pounds). He is very agile, especially for his size, and has smooth hands. At the high school level, he relied on his size too much and does not high-point the ball perfectly, but he makes up for it in his change-of-direction ability. He catches the ball with soft hands and at full extension and not with his body which is exactly what you like to see from a big receiver.
Jake Bailey, K/P
Solana Beach, CA
(6-foot-2, 185 lbs.)
No film here, but it's telling that Stanford offered him a scholarship early on. He has very good size for a punter or kicker, and was the fifth or sixth-rated punter depending on whom you ask. It's definitely a position of need and he may be asked to contribute right away.
Mustafa Branch, ILB
Bellevue, WA
(5-foot-11, 220 lbs.)
Branch played both fullback and linebacker in high school and he flies around on the field. Although he's a bit undersized, he reminds me of current 49er Chris Borland. He's quick in run support as well as in coverage, but he is susceptible to being victimized by great tight ends, and needs to wrap up a bit more. But Branch hits hard and is fun to watch.
Frank Buncom IV, CB
San Diego, CA
(6-foot-2, 188 lbs.)
One of the other elite Stanford recruits, Buncom is the grandson of former San Diego Chargers linebacker Frank Buncom Jr. Buncom IV is a textbook modern shutdown corner, who can play on an island and have an immediate impact at the collegiate level. Like Richard Sherman, he has long arms and can play as a press corner or off the line. He looks smooth in coverage, fluid in almost all his motions, and doesn't panic. He needs to work on his tackling ability at the next level, but he is very close to the complete package. Don't be surprised to see this guy playing next year.
Brian Chaffin, C
Harrisburg, NC
(6-foot-2, 285 lbs.)
Chaffin loves contact and is a very quick guard or center at the next level — perfect for the Stanford power trap. He's a little undersized but makes up for it with great leverage and driving power. He's good at hitting and finishing blocks — you don't see a lot of defenders with the ability to disengage from him. One thing for him to improve on is his ability to get off of his first block and then get to the second level.
Jack Dreyer, OT
San Mateo, CA
(6-foot-8, 296 lbs.)
Dreyer is a prototypical size for an OT and has room on his frame to grow. He needs to develop his lateral quickness, especially in pass protection, to be complete at the next level. However, he shows great driving ability on his blocks and excellent extension, meaning he can pop defenders and block the second level well.
Ben Edwards, S
Jacksonville, FL
(6-feet, 200 lbs.)
If you only watch the film of one recruit, then Ben Edwards is your man. He shows shades of Brian Dawkins, who is almost exactly the same size as Edwards. Edwards straight up murders people. If you were going across the middle, you would not want to meet him there. Seriously, just go check out his highlight reel and you'll come back with a grimace on your face. On top of laying lumber, Edwards also shows very good ball skills and quick reactions on both tipped balls and play action.
Jordan Fox, OLB
Plainfield, NJ
(6-foot-2, 218 lbs.)
Reminiscent of James Vaughters, the explosive Fox has the size and acceleration you like to see in an outside linebacker. He can struggle in coverage, especially while backpedaling, and needs to get better at disengaging blockers. That said, he is an excellent tackler and a very good pass rusher.
Houston Heimuli, FB
Woods Cross, UT
(5-foot-11, 230 lbs.)
Heimuli carried the ball a lot for a fullback in high school and will be asked to do that less at the next level. He does a good job of lining people up and getting to his blocks quickly. He runs a little bit too upright as a ball-carrier, but he's tough to bring down.
Trenton Irwin, WR
Valencia, CA
(6-foot-2, 185 lbs.)
The consensus jewel of Stanford's recruiting class, Irwin has drawn comparisons to Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent. Although he lacks the speed or stature of some of the other elite receivers in this year's class, he has a reputation for catching everything around him. He made some of the best cornerbacks of the 2015 class look helpless, using his body order to create a bubble more effectively than almost any receiver out there, letting his sure hands take over. While he lacks the ability to run past the most athletic defensive backs, he has great change of direction and has the toughness and fearlessness to go after any ball, anywhere.
Dylan Jackson, DE
Maryville, TN
(6-foot-6, 250 lbs.)
Stolen from the University of Tennessee, Jackson is another underrated recruit. He is superb at the point of attack and makes tackles through blockers, often between double-teams. He will have to bulk up to play in the interior, but he has a lot of room to work with on his tall frame. He needs to work on getting low and leveraging his strength, but is reminiscent of Henry Anderson.
Bryce Love, RB
Wake Forest, NC
(5-foot-10, 180 lbs.)
Love will step onto the practice field as one of the fastest players on the team, with a 4.3 40-yard dash. He is also listed as an all-purpose back (three-down back), looks like he can shoulder the load of pass-protection and is more than competent out of the backfield as a pass-catcher. The big knock against Love is his size, which is arguable. He has been one of the most inconsistently rated players, partially stemming from the fact that he ran in a triple-option offense. He shows great acceleration, solid lateral movement and does a very good job of planting his foot and getting upfield. The big test will be his transition to a pro-style offense and getting yards after contact.
Austin Maihen, OG
Dove Canyon, CA
(6-foot-5, 285 lbs.)
Head coach David Shaw and his staff were able to get Maihen to flip from Washington State to Stanford, and they got a very good one at the tackle position. Maihen is one of the more polished recruits: He shows great footwork, especially in pass protection, which can be a rare skill. He also gets low on his blocks. His only shortcoming that immediately jumped out was his sometimes-lackluster explosiveness once he was engaged, not driving his defenders as much as you might like to see. As far as complaints go, that's not much of one.
Quenton Meeks, CB
San Diego, CA
(6-foot-2, 190 lbs.)
Meeks is one of the other studs picked up on the final day of recruitment; the more you watch him, the more you like what he has to offer. He is an athlete in the truest sense of the word: He started at wideout and corner for his high school, on top of returning punts and kickoffs. The first thing that stood out is his physicality. His play resembles NFL-bound Alex Carter. Meeks is able to jam people at the line and stop opposing receivers dead, taking them out of the play. He is also just as good on the offensive side of the ball: Quick and with very good hands, he may even end up being the next great Stanford two-way player. Meeks is also clearly a heady player; it's not very often you can watch a guy visibly get under his opponents' skin on film. He needs to work on his off-coverage (zone and non-jamming); he can be a bit stiff in his backpedal and can second-guess himself in coverage sometimes, but Stanford is getting a very good player in Meeks.
Gabe Reid, OLB
American Fork, UT
(6-foot-2, 235 lbs.)
Reid has a great first three steps, and if he sniffs out a play, he's probably going to get there. He is a high-motor player who has really good acceleration. He uses a low center of gravity to stay balanced and his reaction speed is impressive. He does struggle occasionally in disengaging blockers, especially if he encounters contact in his first steps, but that rarely happens. He could be used as an interior lineman or as an outside linebacker, as he appears to have the speed to play linebacker.
Justin Reid, S
Prairieville, LA
(6-foot-1, 196 lbs.)
Yes, he is the brother of that Reid, former LSU Tiger and current 49er Eric Reid. And like Ben Edwards, Stanford's other recruit at safety, Reid's film is fun to watch. The Cardinal stole Reid from LSU on National Signing Day, and don't let the stars fool you — Reid got underrated for his size and a perceived lack of speed. Reid's closing speed and instincts might be the best of any in his class and he is a sure tackler, hard hitter and comes with great ball skills. Reid is a great all-around product who shows the savvy of a veteran player, baiting opposing quarterbacks into bad throws and flying around or through running backs and offensive tackles on blitzes. Stanford needed future talent at safety and it got a great one in the 11th hour.
Cameron Scarlett, RB
Portland, OR
(6-foot-1, 215 lbs.)
Scarlett is a powerful back and adept as a wide receiver as well. His running style reminds me of Tyler Gaffney. Scarlett shows excellent body control and change of direction, especially for his size. He has all the tools to be the next Stanford bell cow at running back. There is not a highlight reel that struck me as more college-ready than Scarlett's and he may contribute right away, given the need for a short-yardage back. Just don't be surprised if he does more than get the one or two he needs.
Casey Toohill, OLB
San Diego, CA
(6-foot-4, 235 lbs.)
Toohill is reminiscent of former Stanford linebacker Chase Thomas; he's not the fastest on tape, but he is very good at diagnosing plays. He's obviously very strong and doesn't even need better leverage in many cases to get off of his blocks. His sideline-to-sideline speed is very good and his pursuit, which might be the best part of his game, pairs well with his tackling ability.
Jay Tyler, WR
Gretna, LA
(5-foot-8, 165 lbs.)
The only film of Tyler available was as a quarterback, but due to his size and lack of arm strength, he will most likely find a home as a slot receiver. Tyler is very quick and is able to use his athleticism to make plays in a spread offense as a quarterback. He shows the ability to make quick reads as well, indicating a high football IQ.
Reagan Williams, FB
Jackson, OH
(6-foot-3, 235 lbs.)
Once Jim Harbaugh landed at Michigan, he tried to poach Williams from Stanford. After watching Williams play, he undoubtedly seems to me like a Harbaugh-esque man. A powerful and vicious blocker, Williams does not shy away from contact. He can line up at multiple positions as well — he projects as a fullback, but don't be surprised to see him as an H-back, tight end or linebacker.
Nick Wilson, OG
Milton, GA
(6-foot-3, 286 lbs.)
One of the more sought-after guards in the class of 2015, the quick-footed Wilson looks like a Stanford lineman. He excels at pulling from his interior spot, plays mean and finishes blocks. He's the perfect OG for Stanford's power run offense that utilizes linemen moving in space to create holes. Wilson also looks as though he has room to grow, which is a frightening prospect for any opponent, but especially opposing outside linebackers.
Contact Nicholas Radoff at nradoff 'at' stanford.edu, Jordan Wallach at jwallach 'at' stanford.edu and Do-Hyoung Park at dpark027 'at' stanford.edu.
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A new kind of watercraft is available here in East Tennessee just in time for summer!
John Marquis explains, "A hydrobike is basically a bicycle on a pontoon. It's like a bicycle on land with some key differences. No balance required and no helmet. And you don't have to worry about traffic."
John Marquis at Norris Paddling Adventures rents the pedal powered hydrobikes at the Norris Dam Marina. "They have not been available for long but they are already getting a good response" he says.
Cheryl and Wayne Henker, visiting from Illinois, tried out the hydrobikes.
"It was very relaxing. I loved it. I told my husband we should buy one of these. Except we don't live near water," said Cheryl. "So peaceful. We got out here really early so there was nobody out. It's quiet, very peaceful and relaxing, I loved it," she said of the experience.
John went on to say, "This is basically designed as a platform for family fun and recreation on the water."
Amber Boone demonstrated how easy they are to use. "You can step on and step off of the side with ease, so I don't see any balance challenges."
"I could do it so I think anybody could," said Cheryl.
Hydrobikers can pedal slow or pedal fast, which really gets the heart pumping.
"You can do as little as 60% and go five to six miles per hour and if you really want a great physical exercise workout you can punch it up to full power at probably 10 miles an hour," says John.
Cheryl said, "You definitely get your heart rate up so it's really good exercise, but it's not difficult to do. It's not hard on your knees or anything."
Amber's usual exercise of choice is yoga. She agrees hydrobiking is a good cardio workout.
"You get your heart rate up and you get sweaty so you get a good workout," she said. " I think you feel it in your quads, your hamstrings, your legs, your core. You have to activate your core. So I think it's an overall good body workout."
John says, "For your upper body just actually holding on to the handlebar itself will give you a good core upper body workout."
He just started a class called Hydro Spin.
"I took the idea of people spinning inside a gym and we're going to kind of expand that a little bit and we're going to do spinning on the water," he said. "We have a little basic course set up and we go through a basic warm up. We stretch a little bit. High intensity paddling. And then we do a leisure kind of tour on the back side."
He's offering the Hydro Spin classes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. $15 for a 30 minute class.
The classes do have an advantage over a typical class in a gym.
"After you exercise if you really want to cool down you have this beautiful lake you can just jump in and go take a swim," concludes John.
Rent by the hour starting at $25 for the first hour. All day rental is $95.
Norris Paddling Adventures
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: BRTX), a life sciences company focused on stem cell-based therapies, today announced that a member of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board and its Clinical Director of Regenerative Disc/Spine Program, Wayne J. Olan, MD, has received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Achievement from the Chicago Medical School ("CMS"). The award is bestowed upon CMS alumni who have made a significant impact in the field of medicine and whose efforts have brought distinction to the Chicago Medical School. Dr. Olan's achievements will be celebrated at the CMS Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 5, 2019 as part of the CMS Reunion Weekend in Chicago.
Dr. Olan has been a member of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board since 2014 and its Disc Advisory Committee since its creation in early 2019. He has also served as Clinical Director of the Company's Regenerative Disc/Spine Program since 2018 and provides expertise and direction regarding regenerative medical technologies, autologous solutions for degenerative disorders, and minimally invasive treatment of spinal disorders, which substantially support the Company's Disc/Spine program and specifically, its lead product candidate, BRTX-100. Dr. Olan is extensively published and lectures globally on these subjects and others and is also involved in the development of many devices and technology in these areas.
Dr. Olan is board-certified in radiology and currently serves as the Director of Interventional and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Co-Director of the Endovascular Stroke Program and an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He serves as a consulting physician to the National Institutes of Health and the United States Congress and is a member of the White House Medical Unit.
"We congratulate Dr. Olan on this outstanding achievement and his contributions to our disc program. He is a member of an advisory board comprised of accomplished and globally recognized persons who help direct the Company's efforts in the cell therapy space," said Mark Weinreb, CEO of BioRestorative.
About BioRestorative Therapies, Inc.
BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. (www.biorestorative.com) develops therapeutic products using cell and tissue protocols, primarily involving adult stem cells. Our two core programs, as described below, relate to the treatment of disc/spine disease and metabolic disorders:
• Disc/Spine Program (brtxDISC™): Our lead cell therapy candidate, BRTX-100, is a product formulated from autologous (or a person's own) cultured mesenchymal stem cells collected from the patient's bone marrow. We intend that the product will be used for the non-surgical treatment of painful lumbosacral disc disorders. The BRTX-100 production process utilizes proprietary technology and involves collecting a patient's bone marrow, isolating and culturing stem cells from the bone marrow and cryopreserving the cells. In an outpatient procedure, BRTX-100 is to be injected by a physician into the patient's damaged disc. The treatment is intended for patients whose pain has not been alleviated by non-invasive procedures and who potentially face the prospect of surgery. We have received authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to commence a Phase 2 clinical trial using BRTX-100 to treat persistent lower back pain due to painful degenerative discs.
• Metabolic Program (ThermoStem®): We are developing a cell-based therapy to target obesity and metabolic disorders using brown adipose (fat) derived stem cells to generate brown adipose tissue ("BAT"). BAT is intended to mimic naturally occurring brown adipose depots that regulate metabolic homeostasis in humans. Initial preclinical research indicates that increased amounts of brown fat in the body may be responsible for additional caloric burning as well as reduced glucose and lipid levels. Researchers have found that people with higher levels of brown fat may have a reduced risk for obesity and diabetes.
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One of the most common breeds of dogs in the world is the Pomeranian. And why not? Its small in size easy going and does not require a lot of fussing unlike some other breeds. The Pomeranian also called a Pom pom or even simply Pom is a breed of the Spitz type. It is said to have originated in Central Europe, in the Pomerania region, which now comes as a part of northern Poland and east of Germany, hence giving it the name. Its size is so small, that it is classified as a toy dog, although its ancestors, i.e. the Spitz were much larger, specifically the German Spitz. In fact, it often goes by the name of 'dwarf Spitz', in some countries.
The very size makes it absolutely adorable to have and to hold. Its popularity can be credited to the large number of royal owners this breed has had for the past few centuries, as early as the 18th century. Also the fact that since celebrities these days have made owning a small dog so fashionable, everyone wants to be in trend, and a Pomeranian fits the bill perfectly. In fact the size of the breed reduced by about 50% during Queen Victoria's lifetime alone. What is interesting is the breed seems to have a fairly good lifespan for its size, about 12 to 16 years. The breed is considered among the top 15 most popular breeds in the USA and simultaneously its popularity is growing worldwide.
These compact dogs weigh about 1.9 to 3.5 kgs and tend to have an abundant textured coat, set high and flat, yet as fluffy as ever. They have a unique ruff on the neck and a fringe of fur on their hindquarters. The earliest known Pomeranians were mostly if not exclusively white, brown or black. But after Queen Victoria adopted a small red Pomeranian, this color too gained prominence. With time, a large variety of colors were seen in the breed. Some solid, others were a blend or a combination of various colors. The most common colors are white, orange, cream and black. Other colors include tan, spotted, brindle, blue and sable. Merle is a distinct color recently developed, which gives a mottled effect. Although there are certain colors considered unacceptable according to some breeding standards. The eyes, nose and paw pads also can be uniquely colored as a consequence of breeding. Pomeranians have the largest variety of colors compared to any other breed.
Because of their thick double coat, breeders recommend daily grooming in order to maintain its quality and since it is fairly easy. Special care needs to be taken during the shedding season of their undercoats, which happens about twice a year, when the coat tends to knot and tangle easily. The undercoat is usually softer, while the outer is long, straight and just a tad harsh. To maintain the gloss and softness, its better if the fur is trimmed every 1-2 months. What makes Pomeranians particularly loved by kids is that they are a very friendly breed. They love to play. They are inherently lively, and this energy more than makes up for their relatively small size.
They also make decent guard dogs, considering they are highly prone to barking at any new stimuli. This alertness makes them susceptible to any change in their environment. They are aware about everything around them, often excessively defensive about their territory. Their intelligence ensures a good response to training, which is aided by their extrovert nature. But at the same time they are well known for their ability to get what they want from their owners. They love to be the centre of everyone's attention, which comes off as aggression and dominance. If not trained well, they tend to bark excessively, which makes them unadvisable for the elderly. Toys come in handy when you need them to be alone.
One advantage of their lightweight build is that this breed is not known to have hip dysplasia as commonly as other breeds do. With good nutrition and sufficient exercise this dog lives a sturdy, healthy life. Most of the ailments are a result of insufficient care and grooming, such as regular cleaning of their ears, teeth and eyes. It's advisable to feed them dry food, as early tooth loss is a common problem. On an average a pom breed is about 1-3 puppies per litter, among the smallest compared to other breeds. Some other common ailments are related to bones and muscles, such as patella and slip disc. This is painful in the initial stages, but it later subsides. Respiratory problems such as tracheal collapse are another commonly found ailment amongst Pomeranians. Most common symptom of which is coughing that worsens by hot weather, excitement or exercise. Testicular disease, ie, cryporchidism is treatable by surgery. But the most common disease involves complete or partial hair loss and hyperpigmentation.
A Pomeranian is well-suited as a companion for everyone. Its loving nature makes it an ideal lap dog. Pomeranians are often used as therapy dogs. In fact their adorable appearance alone can make them extremely popular, as recently witnessed in case of Boo, that became an internet sensation, based solely on its cuteness.


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Mixed Media: 'Dylan Thomas' & 'Dick Gaughan'
Dylan Thomas 60th anniversary of his death
On 9 November it is the 60th anniversary of the death of the 'Welsh bard' Dylan Thomas, famous for his prose poem Under Milk Wood, and poems such as Do not go gentle into that good night and And Death shall have no dominion.
In 1934 Thomas wrote 'I take my stand with any revolutionary body that asserts it to be the right of all men to share, equally and impartially, every production from man and from the sources of production at man's disposal, for only through such an essentially revolutionary body can there be the possibility of a communal art'.
In 1933 Thomas had met 'communist grocer' Bert Trick in Swansea who became his mentor. Thomas visited Bert's grocer's shop in Brynmill which Thomas recalled in Return Journey: 'Bert Trick in the kitchen threatened the annihilation of the ruling classes over sandwiches, jelly and blancmange'. In 1933 Thomas writes of 'an outgrown and decaying system in which light is being turned into darkness by the capitalists and industrialists' and that capitalism because it 'seeks only profit for the few is not an efficient mechanism for satisfying the needs of the many'.
Thomas wrote that 'society to adjust itself has to break itself; society has grown up rotten with its capitalist child, and only revolutionary socialism can clean it up'. Later he writes 'If it can be forced home on the consciousness of the people that the present economic system is ethically bad, the seed has been planted that may in time grow into a fine revolutionary flower'. He saw society 'composed of financial careerists and a proletarian army of dispossessed. Out of the negation of the negation must rise the new synthesis'.
During the Second World War Thomas made films for the Ministry of Information such as A City Re-born which looks at Coventry and he says about war-time production that it 'makes you think what a hell of a lot they can produce if it's for use and not for sale'.
After the war Thomas wrote two film screenplays; The Doctor and the Devils based on the body-snatchers Burke and Hare in which he portrays the class nature of society and Rebecca's Daughters based on the toll gate riots in Wales in 1843 in which he says governments only bring in reforms when they are 'afraid of a revolution'.
In 1952 on tour in America Thomas gave free poetry readings for the Socialist Party of the USA. He died in the Chelsea Hotel in New York City sixty years ago this month.
Dick Gaughan: Exmouth Arms, London
Dick Gaughan, the singer-songwriter recently played at The Cellar Upstairs folk club at the Exmouth Arms, Euston in London. Gaughan, of Irish descent was brought up in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels; the Scots and Irish in the port of Leith near Edinburgh.
Gaughan began his recording career in 1972 in the Scots-Irish celtic band, The Boys of the Lough, played with Brian McNeill, fiddle player with The Battlefield Band, recorded a tribute album to Ewan MacColl, recorded a tribute album with Bert Jansch to Woody Guthrie, duetted with Billy Bragg on The Red Flag on the album The Internationale, and worked with 7:84, the 'left wing agit prop' theatre group.
Gaughan interspersed his set with anecdotes of his life in music and slices of Scottish radical, nationalist and Irish socialist history. He tells the audience that somebody said he was an 'unreconstructed socialist'. His website lists Karl Marx, Lenin, John Lennon and Groucho Marx as influences, and he supports the Morning Star newspaper. His song Ballad of '84 describes the 1984-85 Miners Strike and salutes Miners leaders Arthur Scargill, Peter Heathfield, and Mick McGahey.
Gaughan performed The Yew Tree by Brian McNeill which describes the 1513 battle of Flodden, and also Calvinist John Knox. He performed Now Westlin Winds by the Scots bard Robert Burns and another Brian McNeill song No Gods (and Precious Few Heroes) which describes the defeat at Culloden. The song Thomas Muir of Huntershill by Adam McNaughton is about the Scots political radical Thomas Muir, supporter of the French Revolution, friend of Tom Paine, and who in 1794 was sentenced to 14 years transportation to Australia for high treason.
Gaughan performed the elegiac Song for Ireland by Phil & June Colclough, and then speaks of the James Connolly, 'Big Jim' Larkin and the 1913 Dublin Lock-Out which involved 25,000 workers and lasted five months. Connolly was a Scot of Irish descent like Gaughan, for a while a socialist in the Scottish Socialist Federation and later the Socialist Labour Party. Stephen Coleman wrote that Connolly's impossibilist ideas (socialism is impossible until the working class understands what socialism means) were an influence, among others, upon Jack Fitzgerald, a founding member of the SPGB in 1904. Connolly later abandoned this socialism and took up Irish nationalism and the armed struggle in the 1916 Easter Rising for which he was executed by the British.
Gaughan concluded his set with Geronimo's Cadillac by Michael Martin Murphey which describes how Indian land was taken by the White Man and the Indian people given capitalism in return.
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While it's no longer a novelty for Americans, the Hulu.com website is a great distraction for me on my trips to the U.S. Who can resist an opportunity to watch free on-demand episodes of Newhart and Lou Grant. Certainly not I.
Last night's Hulu adventure was my first watching of the movie Ishtar. I'm a devoted Warren Beatty fan, and so this was long overdue.
Many words have been spilled over the years about Ishtar and I've little to add other than there's no doubt that the script is flaky and the acting variably brilliant and foggy. But, even with those challenges, it's still an entertaining and sometimes bitingly funny picture.
Tonight's movie was the contemporary film Ghost Writer starring Ewan McGregor, Olivia Williams and Pierce Brosnan and directed by Roman Polanski.
I drove an hour to the west and into Vermont to the Latchis Theatre in Brattleboro for this – I'd been wanting to see a movie there for years and years.
I was not disappointed: it's a beautifully shot, tautly-directed political thriller. McGregor and Williams in particular are great, and the setting – northern Germany standing in for Martha's Vineyard – and the (constantly raining) weather were perfect backgrounds for the swirling plot.


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For many litigants, their trial is the one and only time they will ever step foot inside a courtroom. They are anxious, nervous, and maybe upset about having to be there. These feelings are normal. Nevertheless, proper courtroom decorum can make a difference in the outcome. Remember these points:
1. Dress and groom yourself appropriately. Judges and their staff are entitled to respect and that starts with the first impression you make by stepping foot in the courtroom dressed nicely and making a good appearance.
2. Behave well. This means being courteous and attentive, following the courtroom rules established by the judge. This also means not overreacting to things said in the courtroom. Let your lawyer do the arguing. Try to refrain from shaking your head or showing displeasure with statements by opposing counsel, witnesses, or the judge.
3. Be yourself. Avoid devices like false indignation and crocodile tears. Judges and juries don't like them and your attempt to manipulate their emotions may have the opposite effect.
4. The rules apply everywhere, not just in the courtroom. Bad behavior in the elevator, parking lot, restroom, or hallway is likely to be observed by someone involved in your trial, whether it be a juror, courtroom deputy, clerk or someone else. Assume you are being observed wherever you go and comport yourself with the utmost respect and poise.
Good luck!


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A subsidised air route between Manchester and Cardiff airports could be launched to help people from North Wales reach the Welsh capital more quickly.
The long travel times between north and south Wales is an issue for many people in the region - with road and rail routes taking up to four hours.
There is already a subsidised air service from Anglesey to the capital but this is not convenient for those living in north east Wales.
Now the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport Ken Skates has revealed that the Welsh Government is working with the European Commission and UK Government on a number of new aviation Public Service Obligations (PSOs) routes.
One of those subsidised routes being considered is Cardiff to Manchester.
EU member states may impose PSOs on air routes which are vital for the economic and social development of the region in order to maintain appropriate air services.
Mr Skates will also tender for an operator to continue and expand the Anglesey to Cardiff operation, with hopes for bigger planes and potentially more routes from the island.
The Cabinet Secretary states: "Developing new air links will open up options for better connecting Wales' economy with other transport and economic centres across the UK, so helping investment and business."
He added: "An operator who wins the right to a PSO secures exclusivity and the security of a four year term of operation.
"PSO routes are also exempt from Air Passenger Duty (APD), meaning that return journeys on new domestic PSO routes will benefit from the removal of £26 of tax imposed by the UK Government."
He added: "I would like to explore with the market whether offering a 4 year period of exclusivity, along with the benefits of Air Passenger Duty exemption from which PSOs benefit, will be sufficient incentive. The new routes will be procured through public tender.
"Transport for Wales will be leading the procurement process and I hope services will commence in spring 2019."
On the Anglesey service, he added: "The service now needs to be offered to the market again, and I aim that the tender will launch in June, securing a long term operator by the end of the year.
"My officials will be looking to secure a reliable, experienced, established operator who shares our ambition to grow and develop the route.
"In turn, this will support our ambition to progress to a larger aircraft, eventually looking to offer new air services from North Wales; increasing onward connectivity for the whole region."
Clwyd West AM Darren Millar has welcomed news that flights between Cardiff and Manchester are being explored.
Mr Millar has been calling for air links between Cardiff airport and airports in the north west of England for some years given the extra convenience that this would give for people in north east Wales over the current north south air link from Anglesey.
Darren said: "I am very pleased to hear that this route is one of those being considered.
"The current air link between North and South Wales is inconvenient for many people in North Wales to access.
"A route between Cardiff and Manchester airports would make travelling to South Wales much more accessible for many and will open up business opportunities between South Wales and the north west of England.
"I very much hope that a new service will be established and look forward to seeing the benefits that it will bring."
The full list of routes being considered by Welsh Government officials are:
Cardiff-Leeds Bradford
Cardiff-Glasgow (double daily return compared with the single daily return currently
commercially offered)
Cardiff-Aberdeen (direct return compared with the indirect currently commercially
Cardiff-London (important in the light of the recent commercial failure of this route)


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The Wolverine & Rogue Fanfiction Archive
Loki and Jubes. Wow. What an idea. I'd like to read about how that came about, but I want to cover my eyes and peak through them while I'm doing it!
Excellent! Loved the crossover. The build up to the smut was really sweet too, made my heart melt!
Really enjoyable!
P.s...I'm really curious about the stolen Porsche/bridal limo idea now. Haha, can't get it out of my head. Would love you to get inspired to write that one!
Hot, and really sweet too. Nice work, I'd love to see you write the other idea you too! I live in hope ;)
Author's Response: Hi, just wanted to say thanks for the review. It's always lovely to receive feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.
So much fun! HOT too :D very happy to see you write one of these, I miss your rogan! Xxx
Author's Response: Hey, thanks for the review. Have to admit, I haven't been in the mood for Rogan for a while, but I did enjoy writing this. And I'm glad you enjoyed too.
Aw, this was great! I had never thought of the pairing of Loki and Jubes, but it is perfect...perfect and terrifying!
Author's Response: Hey hun, glad you liked it. As for Loki and Jubes, yeah I think they're perfect for each other but also scary. Had a lot of fun working out what their courtship looked like though. It gave poor Logan his first grey hairs, just to witness it, lol.


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To be honest, This Writer had not expected it, but some people are claiming that Sunak's Budget is heralding a general election next year.
And my first response was:
Good! We'll be able to get rid of Keir Starmer.
Wait – what? Shouldn't I be hoping to get rid of Boris Johnson?
Sure. But Starmer represents a more long-term threat to the UK.
You see, Tories do what Tories do. But by turning Labour into Tory-lite (or more accurately Tory-Hard-Right), Starmer is deliberately ending any chance for a better future, for millions of people who are being plunged into poverty by Johnson and Sunak.
Think about all the socialist policies that you support:
How are you going to get any of them if Boris Johnson or Keir Starmer is running the UK? You won't.
Water re-nationalisation may become a test case now. The companies running water services in England are run by the national governments of eight foreign countries who have chosen to dump raw sewage into our waterways rather than progressively update the Victorian sewerage system from the time they took over the system – as the terms of the sale demanded.
The government now says the public would have to pay for improvements. If that happens, shouldn't the water companies come back into public ownership? After all, we're still paying for everything.
We need leaders who will campaign for the changes – and the services we want. Some are saying that Labour's Socialist Campaign Group should step up.
Here's Here's thought: if @socialistcam refuse to start a new and much needed party then maybe they should do @Keir_Starmer's job and oppose the tories.
You know, go in the media & change their narrative propose an alternative.
See how the public react.
— Mxv02 (@Mxv021) October 27, 2021
But they're too scared of being expelled from the party by the Starmtroopers in the Governance and Legal Unit.
So where's the Opposition going to come from?
A recent local election saw Labour lose a seat – and come a distant third – to an Independent candidate.
They're usually Tories in disguise but wouldn't it be welcome if we had socialists standing independently and winning elections?
Who's up for it?
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Get in the Christmas spirit with this fantastic tinsel decoration!
The decoration has a ready to hang coated ribbon and would look great on a wall, door, above the fire place or near the entrance to welcome festive guests to your home.
Can be re-used year after year and is ideal for decorating your home, office, school, classroom or community centre.
The festive colours and cute characters are sure to spread a little Christmas cheer this season.
Size: W40 x H48 x D4cm