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The Los Angeles Modern Quilt Guild is hosting Jacquie Gering for a Zoom workshop on Saturday, August 29th at 9:00 AM. The cost is $60.00 per person. The class begins at 9:00 AM, breaks at noon for lunch, resumes at 12:30 and goes for another three hours. As is Jacquie's way, there is always time at the end to have all your questions answered.
This will be a hands-on workshop. Participants will be expected to have their sewing machines in good working order, with their walking foot installed. Jacquie expects all participants to have her book "Walk 2.0 More Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot" for reference during the class. Jacquie has a small amount of Limited Edition copies available. They are in a boxed slipcase, have a unique cover, are hand numbered, signed and have special content. She also has the regular edition. You can order from her directly mailto: firstname.lastname@example.com. The book is also available on Amazon.
There are currently 13 spots available. Priority goes to LAMQG members, after which the spots will open up to non-members. Contact Marjory or Maureen at: email@example.com to sign up and pay.
Once payment is received, Betty, email@example.com, will email you supply list. In August, closer to the date, you will receive the Zoom invitation.


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Sparrow School (previously Aucklandparkse Laerskool) was originally built in 1923. As an NGO Sparrow is a small independent school that caters primarily, but not exclusively, to special needs children many of whom come from children's homes and disadvantaged backgrounds.
By focusing on a small group of children twice a week, The Link programme provides one-on-one assistance to children who respond readily to the care and attention they receive.
The school is easily accessible, situated in a suburban area and offers secure access and parking in the school grounds.
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New Jade is actually a form of serpentine that is good for finding inner peace, is good for balancing mood swings and is excellent for meditation.
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After tirelessly climbing the ranks of her Chicago-based interior design firm, Lane Kelley is about to land her dream promotion when devastating news about her brother draws her back home—a quaint tourist town full of memories she'd just as soon forget. With her cell phone and laptop always within reach, Lane aims to check on her brother while staying focused on work—something her eclectic family doesn't understand.
Ryan Brooks never expected to settle down in Harbor Pointe, Michigan, but after his final tour of duty, it was the only place that felt like home. Now knee-deep in a renovation project that could boost tourism for the struggling town, he is thrilled to see Lane, the girl he secretly once loved, even if the circumstances of her homecoming aren't ideal.
Their reunion gets off to a rocky start, however, when Ryan can't find a trace of the girl he once knew in the woman she is today. As he slowly chips away at the walls Lane has built, secrets from his past collide with a terrible truth even he is reluctant to believe. Facing a crossroads that could define his future with Lane and jeopardize his relationship with the surrogate family he's found in the Kelleys, Ryan hopes Lane can see that maybe what really matters has been right in front of her all along—if only she'd just look up.
GENRE: Inspirational Contemporary Romance
PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers
RELEASE DATE: July 4, 2017
"What if who she was really had been enough all along?"
This book.
It purse whomped ME in the best possible way.
A heroine who is so attached to her work, to her dreams, that she's more stressed about missing her deadline than she is about the family emergency that called her away. A heroine who deals with body image issues, anxiety issues, and may need to be surgically separated from her smart phone.
Oh my goodness, y'all. I related to Lane on so many levels.
And then there's Ryan Brooks. Can we just say yum-my?!? I got to meet Brooks through the Book Boyfriends panel at #CFRR2017 before I met him on the page. He lived up to all my swoonilicious expectations and then some! Strong in character as well as physically, Brooks is a flirt and a gentleman all at the same time. And his kisses!!!!
"I don't want to mess this up," he said, both hands on her face now, his eyes searching hers. "But I've wanted to kiss you since I was sixteen."
(Did I mention he rides a motorcycle?)
Pardon me while I melt into a little Book Boyfriend puddle all over again.
Besides being a hit-you-in-all-the-feels romance, Just Look Up has a timely and important message for all of us. The rat race clamors for us to do more, be more, and achieve more. And somewhere along the way, we've forgotten to look up and to be still. We've also forgotten the power of forgiveness, trading it for our perceived right to be right. We've missed the point that forgiveness doesn't make it alright – it makes us alright.
Everything she'd been searching for – a family, a place to belong, the promise of true, unconditional love – it had been there all along. But she'd never looked up long enough to see it.
Bottom Line: Just Look Up by Courtney Walsh is poignant and sincere, with just the right amount of flirting and faith. Ryan Brooks is the perfect book boyfriend, and you'll find yourself grinning like a lovesick teenager whenever he's on the page. Lane is a heroine who could be your sister, your best friend, your coworker … even you yourself. Together, they team up with a colorful cast of supporting characters to tell a sweet story of family, forgiveness, and restoration. This one will be lingering in my heart for a while!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.)
My Rating: 5 stars / Love it!
KissingBook Level: 4 / Keep that fan handy!
Courtney Walsh is the author of Paper Hearts, Change of Heart, and the Sweethaven series. Her debut novel, A Sweethaven Summer, was a New York Times and USA Today e-book bestseller and a Carol Award finalist in the debut author category. In addition, she has written two craft books and several full-length musicals. Courtney lives with her husband and three children in Illinois, where she is also an artist, theater director, and playwright.
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What about you? Are you more like Lane (permanently attached to your smart phone) or Ryan (still own a flip phone)?


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Easy Mango Shrimp Salad (video)
Delicious seafood salad! This mango shrimp salad with homemade avocado dressing has to be one of my all-time favorites! Made with juicy shrimp, mango chunks, cucumber, tomatoes and romaine lettuce. There's something so special and incredibly delicious about the flavor combination of this super easy salad! It's refreshing and crunchy and sweet and creamy all at the same time. The best shrimp salad recipe!
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Ingredients for Mango Shrimp Salad
You'll love the juicy and flavorful shrimp in this salad. The shrimp is tossed with garlic and a bit of smoked paprika for a light hint of smokiness in the dish. They're then seared in olive oil and seasoned with a bit of cilantro for a fresh flavor twist. The shrimp is served over of crunchy romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, shallots and chunks of sweet mango! The mangos are my favorite addition to this shrimp salad. I love the sweet mango combined with the creamy avocado and juicy shrimp. The flavors remind of the tropics! This seafood recipe is bound to become a family favorite!
Cooking the Shrimp
Preparing the shrimp for this fruity seafood salad is a breeze! Here's how it's done:
- Toss shrimp together with olive oil and season with black pepper, smoked paprika and a few pinches of salt.
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add the shrimp.
- Cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and chopped cilantro. Toss together and cook for a few more minutes until shrimp are done; do not overcook shrimp!
Homemade Avocado Dressing
This salad is dressed with the best homemade creamy avocado dressing. I love this dressing as a dipping sauce, too! It's made with loads of avocado, of course; cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and bit of garlic to add a zesty kick. It's made easily in a food processor. Bottle up any remaining dressing and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
More Recipes!
Enjoyed this mango shrimp salad? Check out some of my other recipes you're sure to enjoy!
- Easy Salmon Salad – with cucumbers, avocado and poached egg, topped with juicy salmon!
- Chimichurri Shrimp Pasta– juicy shrimp with avocado chimichurri pasta! So zesty and delicious!
- Spinach Chicken Salad – one of my favorites! Juicy chicken with avocado, cheese and pears!
- Fig & Steak Salad – California-style salad with grilled rib eye steak and sweet figs!
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Easy Mango Shrimp Salad (video)
For Avocado Dressing:
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 4 small garlic cloves
- juice from 1 lime
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, smoked paprika, salt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
For Salad:
- 8 to 10 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large mango, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- Prepare the salad dressing: place avocado, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice and salt into food processor/blender and puree into a thick paste. If salad dressing is too thick for your liking, thin out with more lime juice or more olive oil. Place into a bowl or dispenser bottle and set aside.
- Prepare all the salad toppings and keep refrigerated until ready to assemble salad.
- For the shrimp: toss shrimp together with olive oil and season with black pepper, smoked paprika and a few pinches of salt. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and chopped cilantro. Toss together and cook for a few more minutes until shrimp are done; do not overcook shrimp!
- To assemble salad: spread Romaine lettuce onto plate, followed by chopped mango, tomatoes, cucumber and shallot rings. Add garlic shrimp and top with salad dressing. Serve immediately or keep all ingredients refrigerated until ready to serve.
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Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline: June 23, 2020
May 29, 2020
FEMA has approved more than $1.14 million in disaster grants for 295 Tennessee homeowners and renters to help recover and rebuild after the April 12-13 tornadoes. The registration deadline is approaching soon, so if you reside in Bradley or Hamilton County and have sustained uninsured / underinsured losses, register with FEMA by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov and Select "Apply Online" or call 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY) 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT.
Click here to download this PDF DR 4541 TN Private Sector Advisory.
Recovery Update DR 4541 TN
• As hurricane season begins June 1, make sure your family is ready. Make a plan (www.ready.gov/plan). Know how you'll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that's familiar and easy to find. Consider these questions:
- How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
- What is my shelter plan?
- What is my evacuation route?
- What is my family/household communication plan?
- Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?
• Homeowners and renters in Bradley and Hamilton counties with uninsured losses from the April 12-13 tornadoes have until June 23, 2020 to apply for federal disaster assistance.
• You can register with FEMA in several ways:
- By visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Downloading the FEMA App for smartphones
- Calling 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY). Multilingual operators are available. The toll-free numbers are open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT.
After you register
• After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may appear to come from unidentified numbers and make sure that FEMA has your current contact information. FEMA may call to obtain more information for your application or to conduct a remote home inspection in order to be able to continue processing your application.
• Applicants for FEMA assistance will receive a letter from FEMA by mail or email. It is important to read it carefully as it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide to you and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. You may need to submit additional information for FEMA to continue to process your application.
- Examples of missing documentation may include proof of insurance coverage, settlement of insurance claims, proof of identity, proof of occupancy, proof of ownership, or proof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster.
- If you have questions about the letter, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY).
• FEMA disaster grants are not taxable income. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or other federal welfare and entitlement programs.
If you have questions about FEMA assistance:
• You can register, check the status of your application, ask questions about your determination letter and obtain other information by calling the Helpline at 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY).
• Survivors are also strongly encouraged to set up a disaster account with FEMA online.
- Go to DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Select "Apply Online" and follow instructions. You will be asked for your Zip Code and connected to Tennessee disaster assistance.
- A PIN will be sent to the email address on file. You can then log into your account.
- Documents can be uploaded in the Upload Center.
As of May 27, 2020:
▪ FEMA has approved more than $1.14 million in disaster grants for 295 Tennessee homeowners and renters who sustained uninsured or underinsured losses from the storms. That total includes:
- More than $881,536 in housing grants to assist people in rebuilding or repairing their homes and to provide the means for a safe place to stay while they consider their long-term housing options.
- More than $260,597 in grants for Other Needs Assistance to survivors.
▪ SBA has approved more than $3.62 million in disaster loans to businesses and households.
FEMA Public Assistance (PA)
• Bradley, Campbell, Hamilton, Marion, Monroe, Polk, Scott, Unicoi and Washington Counties are eligible for Public Assistance to reimburse disaster-related expenses and the repair or rebuilding of critical infrastructure. The State of Tennessee, local governments and certain private nonprofits can request funding through FEMA's Public Assistance grant program to help pay for debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or rebuilding of roads, bridges, water-control facilities, buildings, equipment, utilities, parks and recreation facilities.
• The federal cost share for reimbursed expenses is not less than 75 percent.
• Volunteers and community members should contact their local government for guidance on debris removal processes.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
Business owners, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters may be eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help recover from losses not covered by insurance, grants or other services.
•Applicants can apply for a low-interest disaster loan online using SBA's secure website at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.
•Survivors can get more information by calling a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center/Business Recovery Center (VDLOC/BRC) at 571-422-1925, 571-422-6016 or 404-909-1535. Or they may email firstname.lastname@example.com.
•After you apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, you may be referred to SBA. If you are referred to SBA, you should complete an SBA disaster loan application. If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA loan. But failure to return the application will disqualify you from other possible FEMA assistance, such as disaster-related car repairs, clothing, household items and other expenses.
The State of Tennessee lists a variety of resources for survivors, including:
• Tennessee Crisis Phone Line: Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) to speak with a trained mentalhealth professional 24 hours a day if you are experiencing a mental health emergency. You can also text TN to 741741.
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Workers whose employment in Hamilton and Bradley counties was impacted by the tornadoes can apply online for DUA through www.Jobs4TN.gov. They can also call 844-432-0969 to apply by phone.
• Volunteer: If you live in Tennessee and want to volunteer to help tornado survivors, please visit the Tennessee Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (TN VOAD), https://tnvoad.shutterfly.com/. If you'd like to volunteer and live outside of Tennessee, please visit the national site for the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, https://www.nvoad.org/
• Avoiding Scams: There is increased risk for scams and fraud after a disaster. Watch out for people asking for upfront fees to help you claim services, benefits or get loans. To report any illegal activity, call 615-741-4737 or go to www.tn.gov/consumer.
• Report Misconduct: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance licenses many of the professionals who play a role in rebuilding, including contractors, home inspectors and insurance agents. To file a complaint, visit www.tn.gov/commerce.
• Free Legal Assistance: A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of the tornadoes at 844-HELP4TN (844-435-7486). Callers should say they are seeking tornado-related legal assistance. Survivors can also go online to ask questions of volunteer attorneys through Tennessee Free Legal Answers service: https://tn.freelegalanswers.org/
• Hiring Contractors: Before hiring a professional such as a contractor, consumers should first verify that the individual is properly licensed to work in Tennessee by visiting www.verify.tn.gov to conduct a license check. Keep a record of your property damage and any repairs made to your property. If you are dealing with a company or person who promises to remove debris from your property, ask them to list the services they will provide in writing. The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractorscan be reached at 615-741-8307 or online at www.tn.gov/commerce.
For more information on Tennessee recovery, visit the FEMA disaster web page, https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4541 and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency website, https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tema.html.


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ABOUT PROJECT The Black and Tan packaging concepts were designed to align aesthetically with the company's Heritage selection but with a more playful, tongue-in-cheek appeal. Leveraging the original Black and Tan name, we developed "Be right Black & Tan" to drive our new creative approach.
The Brand Book… The Brand Book… As part of the overall House 2 Homee brand development project, Dedica was tasked with building out a comprehensive visual identity system for the brand which took the form of a brand book. The book is used as a guide for any future creative driven brand decisions.


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Gibson, Bulls hammer Nets, 95-78 on Christmas Day
NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) -- Taj Gibson scored 20 points off the bench and the Chicago Bulls took over the game in the third quarter on their way to defeating the Brooklyn Nets 95-78 on Christmas Day.
Chicago (11-16) were playing without several key players, but used that as a motivation, as Jimmy Butler scored 15 points, Carlos Boozer had 14 points and six rebounds and Mike Dunleavy, 13 points and seven boards in the victory for the visitors.
Deron Williams scored 18 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets (9-19), while Mirza Teletovic added 17 and Joe Johnson, 12.
Reggie Evans pulled down 13 rebounds in the defeat for Brooklyn, who was losing its fourth in a row.
Chicago went on a 23-6 run to end the third quarter on their way to sealing the victory, as the disappointing home supporters booed their own team inside the Barclays Center as head coach Jason Kidd sat with his head in his hands.
Kidd sat most of his starters, including Deron Williams and Kevin Garnett for some of the third quarter and to start the fourth quarter after not liking the way they were playing and wanted the reserves to bring a better energy to the game.
That decision, however, backfired, as when Williams left the court during the third quarter the Nets were only down by nine points, but the Bulls lift the intensity to increase it to as many as 21 points with him on the bench.
Chicago only led by three-points, 41-38 at half-time.
The Bulls played without Luol Deng (Achilles) and star guard Derrick Rose, who is sidelined for with a right knee injury, while the Nets were missing center Brook Lopez, who is out with a broken right foot.
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Great game. I totally enjoyed this one. Way to go Gibson. Bulls all the way!!
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Something Kylie had to remind a fan who commented on an old photo of Kylie, saying she preferred her when she was 'skinny'.
Fan account @kyliesnapchat posted a photo of Kylie from 2017 at an event, which prompted a fan to comment: "wow she's so skinny here." Another fan replied, "she was better".
Thankfully, Kylie stepped in, in a comment captured by Instagram account @commentsbycelebs.
"I birthed a baby," Kylie reminded her judgemental fans.
The old photo was from a red carpet appearance for the grand opening of the Sugar Factory store in Las Vegas. Kylie wore a tight bandage dress, and admittedly looked so young!
Kylie gave birth to Stormi in February the following year.
Kylie has shown off her curves ever since she grew them, and has been proud of the way she looks (as she should).
Claps all round for the young mum standing up for herself!


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For most of us, off-road travel requires electrical power for an ever-increasing number of electrical devices.
There's the fridge-freezer, of course. But also, a laptop (or two), GPS receiver, two-way radios, air compressors, air pump (for mattresses), power tools, and such.
Power consumption isn't an issue while the engine is running: The alternator keeps the battery charged up. However, if you plan to stay in camp for several days, a constant drain on the battery can leave you unable to start the vehicle or run devices. A solar power system keeps the deep cycle battery charged up. Keep in mind, a typical lead acid battery discharged too low can shorten its life. Thus it is better to keep it charged up.
Important components of a solar panel charging system
Let's look at the components of a typical solar charging system. While this topic can be very technical, I won't go too deep. Even so, you will develop a solid understanding and feel comfortable buying the necessary components. Check out the internet if you need more on this topic.
The solar arrangement discussed here is designed to charge a deep cycle battery.
Solar panel: There are two types of solar technology, monocrystalline and polycrystalline. Mono panels look black while poly cells have a bluish color. Mono panels are 15 -20% more efficient. Therefore, their footprint is slightly smaller for the same wattage. Either style should last for at least 25 years if properly cared for. Check the size and weight difference to see if mono or poly makes a difference for your application.
Solar panels come framed or foldable. Framed panels weigh more and take up more space when stored. The foldable style is easier to store, but may not be as durable. How you plan to use a solar panel will influence which format is better for you.
A typical 100-watt mono framed panel is about 21 inches by 46 inches and weighs around 35 pounds. A 100-watt foldable can be folded to about 21 inches by 21 inches and weighs just under 8 pounds.
Brands to consider
Ramsond https://www.ramsond.com/solar-products
Powerwerx https://powerwerx.com/bioenno-bsp-120-watt-solar-panel,
Renogy https://www.renogy.com/eclipse-100-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
I have purchased panels from Ramsond and Renogy. Each has a 25-year warranty on the rated power output. All four companies are reputable brands. I tend to rely on Powerwerx for accessories, wire and connectors.
Controller: A 100-watt solar panel produces energy at a higher voltage than batteries can handle. A controller is required to regulate this energy and keeps the battery from over charging.
Controllers perform this using one of two processes, PWM (pulse width modulation) or MPPT (maximum power point tracking). You don't need to know the science behind these processes. Either type will work well for your application. MPPT controllers, which are more expensive, tend to squeeze more power out but are only worthwhile if you have two or more panels. I have been very happy with the inexpensive PWM controllers. I recommend you buy two controllers. The second one is a backup and can also be fitted to provide you flexibility to charge stray batteries (like your buddy's car battery).
A PWM controller costs $20 to $30, while an MPPT unit runs $80 to $100.
Connectors: Solar panels use MC4 connectors. Remember to buy a bag of MC4 connectors with the other gear. You will need at least one pair (male and female) to connect to the panel. Once you have that connection, I recommend you use Anderson power poles for your other connections, unless you need the water tight protection the MC4 affords. MC4 connections are a bit more difficult to work with. Some foldable panels assume you will not need the watertight properties and are being supplied with other types of connectors.
Additional items to buy include an extension cord at least 30 feet long, a stand for the solar panel, and wire to connect the controller to the battery. Install the controller in your vehicle and wired directly to the battery. This allows for convenient connections between the solar panel and the controller.
Positioning the solar panel
This chart has influenced how I think about deploying a solar panel. It provides the average results for four strategies for deploying the panel. It also shows the difference between winter, spring/fall and summer sun.
- Straight up – meaning the panel is lying flat.
- Perfect tracking – constant rotation and elevation to face the sun.
- Repositioning the panel every two hours to face into the sun and adjust the elevation.
- Placing the panel in the ideal location for noon and leaving it there all day.
How you position the solar panel determines its effectiveness. Reviewing the options above:
- Mount on top of the vehicle. I don't recommend this, because the panel will take up valuable cargo space unless you have a Hummer. Plus, the vehicle would always have to be parked in a sunny spot. That could be challenging in a wooded area. Also, parking in the sun warms the interior of the vehicle, causing the refrigerator to work harder (among other issues).
- The second option entails a surface mount and repositioning every two hours. Place the panel on the ground (or other surface) at the proper azimuth and elevation. Reposition the panel's azimuth and elevation every two hours to maximize the energy collection. Ideal if you plan to be in camp all day.
- If you'll be away all day, say on a hike, position the panel so that it will be in direct sunlight at noon. That way it will receive pretty good exposure from late morning into early afternoon.
- Attach the solar panel to a rotator. The panel automatically tracks the sun throughout the day. This is the most effective process but entails the added cost, weight, and space of the rotator.
You'll note that options 2, 3 and 4 allow you to park the car in the shade. Remember to pack an extension cord. Fit the extension cord with Anderson power poles for easy connect and disconnect. Use it to connect the solar panel to the controller, which is kept in the vehicle attached to the battery.
My recommendation for a solar panel charging system
To help you get started, I recommend a framed or foldable 100-watt mono panel with a PWM controller. Add in the MC4 connectors and an extension cord, and you're looking at something under $200 for the package. Of course, if you don't own a deep cycle battery, you'll need to buy that too.
Armed with the information from this article, you can now design your own solar charging station. And start enjoying the benefits that solar power offers for an outdoor adventure.
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Did you miss the previous articles?
Since you might have a lot of time on your hands, I expanded the list this month.
- 2020-04-15 Great Time to Catch Up on Projects
- 2020-04-06 COVID-19 Won't Conquer Us
- 2020-03-23 Don't Be A Fool, Stop For Fuel!
- 2020-02-26 What's The Name Of Your 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle?
- 2020-01-21 Tough Love
- 2019-12-12 6 Nifty Gifts for the Outdoors Person in Your Life
- 2019-11-14 Inspect Your Vehicle " 100 Times+
- 2019-10-13 Are You Keyed UP?
- 2019-09-22 Where is Your Winch Controller?
- 2019-08-30 Be a Guest-Focused Trail Leader
- 2019-07-24 Items That Don't Belong on a 4WD Trip
- 2019-06-14 Refresh Your First-Aid Kit
- 2019-05-20 Ham Radio Use Off-Road
- 2019-04-25 Four Wheeling Fears
- 2019-03-21 Safeguard Gear, Food from Varmints, Vagrants and Weather
- 2019-02-13 Do You Have a Tire Failure Strategy?
- 2019-01-16 How to Make Great Beef Jerky
Some Upcoming Events (click on the link for details)
We have cancelled everything for the last half of March and all of April and May. We are playing it by ear as to when we can resume clinics and events. Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area has advised us that they will be shut down beyond our planned date for a June class using the park.
If you are interested in a class or event sign up on the waiting list if it shows out of stock or email us to express interest. We will let you know when we are able to hold the event.
Tool Storage
Did you get around to cleaning, sorting and fixing your vehicle? How about your workbench?
If , as a result, you discovered that you need a better solution for the tools you carry off-road, we have a tool bag/ tool roll solution. It is very reasonably priced and on sale now.
and buy the black bag to put the whole works into.
San Rafael Swell Off Road Guide Book & Companion Map $38.50
We have been selling quite a few of this guide book. There are only 6 left. I assume everyone is planning to get out of town as soon as the Stay in Place orders are relaxed.
If you want to order:
At almost 300 pages, San Rafael Swell Off Road: A Trail Guide to 42 Destinations for Automobiles, 4WD Trucks & ATVs is a guide to the in the San Rafael Swell area of Emery County. The desert area is ringed by small towns like Price, Green River and Castle Dale.
Every chapter includes helpful advice for novice or experienced explorers of the area, such as, Easy dirt road for high clearance automobile, although four-wheel drive is recommended to several sandy sections along the road. according to Ed Helmick the author.
the San Rafael Swell area of south-central Utah. This is an area that provides approximately 2,000 square miles of fantastic scenery, fascinating history, and fun off-road adventures. The only paved roads in the San Rafael Swell are Interstate 70, which bisects the Swell in an east-west direction for 67 miles, and a spur of I-70 called the Moore Cutoff. The major difference between off-roading in the Moab area and the Swell area is fewer people, and the area is more remote in regard to the distances to small towns with services. Utah towns that ring the Swell are: Price, Green River, Hanksville, Cainsville, Emery, Castle Dale, Huntington, and Cleveland.
The companion map, the National Geographic San Rafael Swell (#712) comes as a package deal with your book order.
I hope to see you on the trails!
Tom Severin, President Badlands Off Road Adventures, Inc.
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The highest quality standards are the key to the long-term satisfaction of our customers, partners and suppliers. We are happy to announce that we have passed an external re-certification audit according to QM ISO 9001: 2015 and have extended our ISO certification to March 2024.
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Brigham Young University's Multicultural Student Services will sponsor several events during February in celebration of Black History Month. The activities will highlight the theme, "Where Do We Go from Here?"
Friday, Feb. 20
• BYU's Multicultural Student Services will host "Music Night and Poetry Jam: a Celebration of African-American Music" from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are $3 with a student ID and $4 without.
Thursday, Feb. 26
• Judge Shauna Graves-Robertson, the first African-American woman appointed to the Salt Lake County District Court, will address the theme of Black History Month at 11 a.m. in 3228 WSC.
Saturday, Feb. 28
• BYU's Multicultural Student Services will host an African-American Children's Fair, where African-American history and culture will be presented in a fun, interactive way. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WSC Ballroom. The event is focused on families with African-American children, but all are invited to attend.
For more information about Black History Month activities, contact Anthony Bates at (801) 422-4739, or visit multicultural.byu.edu.
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- California sued gaming giant Activision Blizzard on Tuesday, alleging a "frat boy" culture.
- A state agency said female staff were constantly sexually harassed and paid less for their work.
- Activision Blizzard said the suit included "distorted" and "false" claims.
California's fair employment agency filed a lawsuit against gaming giant Activision Blizzard on Tuesday, accusing the Call of Duty publisher of a "pervasive frat boy" in which female employees were routinely harassed.
In one alleged incident, a "newly promoted male supervisor delegated his responsibilities to his now female subordinates in favor of playing Call of Duty," the filing said.
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued Activision Blizzard and two subsidiaries — Activision Publishing and World of Warcraft creator Blizzard Entertainment — after a two-year investigation into working conditions for female staff, Bloomberg Law first reported.
DFEH said in Tuesday's filing to the Los Angeles Supreme Court that women at the company were discriminated against, subjected to "constant sexual harassment," groped, paid less for "substantially similar work," and retaliated against by company HR when they complained.
"Unsurprisingly, [the] Defendants' 'frat boy' culture is a breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women," the lawsuit said.
A spokesperson for Activision Blizzard said in a statement that "the picture the DFEH paints is not the Blizzard workplace of today."
"The DFEH includes distorted, and in many cases false, descriptions of Blizzard's past. We have been extremely cooperative with the DFEH throughout their investigation, including providing them with extensive data and ample documentation, but they refused to inform us what issues they perceived," the statement said.
"We value diversity and strive to foster a workplace that offers inclusivity for everyone. There is no place in our company or industry, or any industry, for sexual misconduct or harassment of any kind," the spokesperson said.
"We take every allegation seriously and investigate all claims. In cases related to misconduct, action was taken to address the issue."
The lawsuit detailed claims that some male workers engaged in "cube crawls" where they would "drink copious amounts of alcohol" and move between cubicles in the office, often behaving inappropriately towards their female coworkers.
Some male workers made sexual advances to female employees on the World of Warcraft team, and also made derogatory comments about rape, the lawsuit claimed.
The agency said in the filing that one female Activision Blizzard worker died by suicide during a business trip. A male coworker she had previously had a sexual relationship with was also on the trip, the suit said. Police found that the male supervisor had brought a butt plug and lubricant on the trip, DFEH said.
Another employee said the woman had suffered sexual harassment at work before her death, DFEH said.
It is not clear when the trip happened. An Activision Blizzard spokesperson said in a statement to Insider that the employee's suicide had "no bearing whatsoever on this case."
The lawsuit alleged that Activision Blizzard's female workers — which it said makes up around 20% of its workforce — were also promoted more slowly, while women in executive roles earned "less salary, incentive pay, and total compensation than their male peers," citing Activision Blizzard's own records with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
DFEH said that it filed the suit on grounds of unequal pay, sex discrimination, unlawful sexual harassment, retaliation, and for failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The agency said it was suing in the public interest and for Activision Blizzard's female employees.
The agency is seeking compensation and punitive damages, and unpaid and lost wages for female workers, among other demands, although did not specify how much.


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Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of milk producers Wednesday staged a demonstration and poured milk on the streets here protesting against state government's alleged apathy towards them.
The producers under the banner of 'Odisha Milk Farmers' Association' demanded a minimum support price (MSP) of at least Rs 30 per litre of milk, inclusion of milk and milk products in midday meal (MDM) and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) programmes, interest-free loan for milk farmers and animal feed at Rs 15 per kg.
The agitating dairy farmers also held a rally from Master Canteen Square to PMG Square during which they poured milk on the street.
In a memorandum submitted to the Governor, Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister, they said that the condition of eight lakh milk farmers across the state was very bad and they were distressed as the cost of production was higher than what they got from Omfed (Odisha Milk Federation).
Though the state government has made provision of crop loan at 1 per cent interest, the dairy loan is given at 12 per cent, he said.
Besides, the secretaries and testers at 5,049 primary milk co-operative societies do not get minimum wages fixed by the state government, he said.
They said while Omfed purchased milk at an average price of Rs 24 to 26 per litre from farmers, the consumers got it at Rs 40 per litre.
The Association also said that about 14 per cent of the state's population depends on milk economy for their livelihood.
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Developing Asia is facing a serious infrastructure shortfall. Currently, the region invests about $881 billion in infrastructure annually. But to keep pace with growing populations and developed economies around the globe, the region will need to increase that investment to $1.7 trillion per year.1 Currently, developing economies get 70 percent of infrastructure funding from government budgets, 20 percent from private players, and 10 percent from multilateral development banks (MDBs). This mix differs significantly from that of developed economies, where just 40 percent of infrastructure is funded by governments, with the private sector and MDBs contributing 55 and 5 percent, respectively.2 Mobilizing private capital, then, represents an untapped opportunity to bridge the funding gap in developing Asia.
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an international financial institution (IFI) comprising 86 member countries, was set up three years ago to help address this challenge. Mobilizing private capital is one of the AIIB's thematic areas of focus, in addition to building sustainable infrastructure and enhancing cross-border connectivity. To date, AIIB has provided more than $4.5 billion of financing for projects across Asia and beyond.
Looking to the future of major infrastructure projects in Asia, we see institutional investors as an important and largely untapped source of vast amounts of private sector funds. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that as of 2013, the funds managed by institutional investors in OECD countries amounted to nearly $100 trillion.3 However, institutional investors' current allocation to emerging-market infrastructure assets is insignificant compared with the potential. Despite historically low interest rates and an unprecedented low yield in developed markets—a result of the post–global financial crisis environment—these investors still tend to see investments in developing markets as too risky. Such investors are accustomed to the low but certain return of investments such as government bonds. But in fact, infrastructure assets—even those in developing markets—should be appealing to these investors for a number of reasons. And a handful of financial products can help appeal to these critical investors and work toward solving the Asian investment gap.
The lure of infrastructure assets for institutional investors
Infrastructure assets have several characteristics that make them well-suited to institutional investors' needs.
First, infrastructure projects by nature are long-term investments: once an infrastructure project is completed, it lasts decades, providing a steady revenue stream. In this way, they match the long-dated exposure of pension payouts and insurance policies that have traditionally appealed to institutional investors.
Second, infrastructure investments tend to be less volatile because project revenues are defined by a long-term contract provided by the government, which sees infrastructure as critical to economic growth. Governments prioritize these revenue payments, which can provide institutional investors peace of mind.
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Finally, in many cases, these contracts from governments offer returns that exceed inflation. As such, these contracts can be attractive to institutional investors who, for example, may need to count on a certain level of return to meet pension payments.
Barriers to investment
So why don't more institutional investors finance major infrastructure projects in emerging markets? Several factors currently limit institutional investors' and other private sector actors' investments in infrastructure across the globe. These factors are compounded in emerging markets, which have a higher baseline level of risk than other economies.
The j-curve of infrastructure assets
The profit profile of infrastructure assets exhibits a "j-curve." This means that investors must endure several years of absorbing investment funds before operations begin and cash flows are generated. In emerging markets, because of project delays and other common complications, the j-curve is even deeper—meaning it takes more years of spending before investors start to see returns. This profile is not attractive for those needing to demonstrate a more immediate, if modest, return from the start of an investment.
Transactional costs
Large, complex infrastructure projects in emerging markets often require unique financing structures and processes to make the projects bankable. For instance, project leaders often have to bring in specialists from outside the country because of skills shortages, or they might need to jump through excess bureaucratic hurdles. These factors increase the costs of completing deals and can drive away investors with limited resources, time, and expertise, who may find it difficult to assess projects when standards are fragmented and markets undeveloped.
Lack of tradability
Investments in infrastructure assets are usually not easily tradable. Investment structures and revenue contracts are often bespoke and have a degree of opaqueness that could deter would-be investors. The lack of a ready secondary market to sell and refinance infrastructure investments can make it difficult for investors to shift their portfolios.
By their very nature, infrastructure benefits can be harder to monetize or turn into cash flows for investors, as social returns are often greater than the benefits to individual paying users. For instance, a rural road network connecting villages may have greater economic benefits for the region than the sum of benefits to individual road users.
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Financial products to mobilize private capital
Our research and discussions with investors and those seeking investment revealed the kinds of financial products that could correct for these barriers and the overall risk profile of emerging-market infrastructure projects, ultimately helping to direct more private capital to these investments across developing Asia.
Long-term loans and financing
Infrastructure assets need long, large loans—and providing the entirety of that amount can be daunting to any single investor. To mitigate this risk, IFIs can offer long-term loans for part of the project and allow private sector actors to make short-term investments for the remainder. These arrangements help investors overcome the j-curve because revenue streams from the infrastructure assets can be allocated to investors when they need returns while the IFIs wait out the investment.
Bundling assets
One way to decrease the overall risk of an infrastructure investment in this environment and therefore appeal to institutional investors is to securitize operational infrastructure assets through bundling. For example, infrastructure assets with different risk profiles could be bundled together so that the resulting financial asset carries less risk. Then institutional investors can invest in the bundle, which has an overall lower risk profile than some of its individual components.
As mentioned above, the lack of a secondary market or tradability for infrastructure assets can dissuade institutional investors from investing in the asset in the first place. IFIs can reduce the risk of investors' capital being tied up in infrastructure by buying those assets off of investors—in other words, refinancing the infrastructure assets. Such refinancing frees up funds for investment in new brownfield or greenfield projects.
Public-private partnerships and guarantees
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) usually involve a nongovernment entity agreeing to finance, build, and operate an infrastructure asset, such as a power plant, in return for the government promising a stream of payments for a set amount of time. Offering guarantees or viability gap financing is another way to make investing in infrastructure assets more palatable. In this case, if the infrastructure provider—for instance, a rail operating company—was unable to make its loan repayments to lenders, the guarantor would pay out instead, thus ensuring the investors receive their returns.
Of course, these products alone won't solve Asia's financing challenges. However, these solutions are a requirement to overcoming obstacles to private capital investment in Asian infrastructure and are steps on the path to support the standardization that would allow infrastructure in Asia to emerge as an asset class.
Closing the infrastructure financing gap will require all players, including IFIs, national governments, and private sector specialists, to work together. It is only through acknowledging the need for collaboration and supporting the free flow of knowledge that we can hope to make a difference in meeting Asia's infrastructure requirements, thereby creating a better tomorrow for billions of people.


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I spent the day making both raspberry and strawberry preserve for saturdays market. The smell of strawberry preserve filling the house made me reach for a bowl to whip up a batch of scones to carry that gorgeous preserve.
I decided today to make lemon to compliment the fresh strawberry preserve. The basic scone recipe ( without the lemon) is our family recipe which won us many an award in cookery competitions when we were kids. Fast and simple ,but delicious.
Lemon Scones
1lb flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4oz butter or margarine
2 T sugar
2 eggs beaten with enough milk to make 1/2 pt of liquid
zest of one lemon
Put dry ingredients in a bowl. Rub in the butter or margarine. Mix in lemon zest. Add 4/5 of the liquid and mix well, if the mixture is too dry add a bit more liquid or if wet add a bit of flour. Dont overhandle the dough or the scones will be tough . Either roll out or flatten the dough by hand (1inch or less) cut into shapes (we just cut it into squares as you can see) put on lightly floured baking tray .Brush with the remaining egg and milk mixture. Bake 8-10 mins at 200 degrees.
spread with butter and jam yum!
I must say we all really like the lemon flavour in these scones it went with the strawberry perfectly. We didnt even wait for the strawberry preserve to set .We ate it hot out of the jar slathered on the hot fresh scones.
To make cinnamon and orange scones add 1 tsp ground cinnamon to the above recipe ,substitute orange zest for lemon and add the juice of the orange to the mixture. We had these last week and they were so good.Nice and warming for the autumn.
For savory scones use the above recipe without lemon or sugar . You can leave them as is or add herbs or grated cheese. These are especially excellent with soups.
I was ably assisted in the making of these by Athene and Tess our current wwoofer.


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Honors Projects
A positive classroom climate and community should be achieved in every classroom (Frisby, 2020, pgs. 199-200). This sense of community is especially sparse in the field of mathematics education. According to the High School Athletics Participation Survey (2019) the number of high schoolers participating in sports continues to rise. Sport ideologies could offer a bridge to connect mathematics classrooms and establish community in ways a pure educational perspective has not been able to. The purpose of this analysis is to shed light on an alternate perspective of mathematics education and incorporate sport philosophies to foster community building by establishing rapport, reducing anxiety, and normalizing failure in the mathematics classroom.
Integrated Mathematics Education
First Advisor
Dr. Gabriel Matney
First Advisor Department
School of Teaching and Learning
Second Advisor
Bryan Gattozzi
Second Advisor Department
Publication Date
Spring 4-26-2021
Repository Citation
Lawson, Benjamin, "Using Sports to Develop Community in the Mathematics Classroom" (2021). Honors Projects. 573.


text: News Latest news Devon Air Amble takes supporters on tour through charity history Devon Air Ambulance is celebrating 30 years of service this year, and supporters are signing up to undertake a 'virtual' tour of beautiful Devon to uncover a little of the charity's history – and future - through storytelling milestones. Between 1 August and 30 September 2022, supporters are undertaking the Devon Air Amble simply by adding the steps they take during the day to a route-tracking app. The aim is to accumulate enough steps to make their way around the 165-mile route across Devon – that's an average of around 3 miles a day. Fundraisers can travel from point-to-point along the virtual route to meet their steps quota however they wish over the 2-months. Fundraisers can enjoy the great outdoors and perhaps even discover some of the locations described in the virtual walk from the moors to the shores, while the money they raise through sponsorship will help to keep the crews responding to patients in time-critical situations in communities across the county. Your support helps to serve a community When every second counts, getting the specialist skills of the Devon Air Ambulance Critical Care Doctors and Paramedics to the scene is paramount. Thanks to kind and generous supporters, Devon's two emergency helicopters and Critical Care Cars enable expert critical care to be delivered to patients wherever they may be. Devon is a huge county with two epic coastlines, hundreds of villages, and acres of rural wilderness, but this diverse geography can occasionally make getting to patients challenging. Sometimes patients in need of urgent critical care in very rural or remote locations cannot be reached quickly by road so the Devon Air Ambulance crew is tasked to respond by air. If a patient is airlifted, the aircraft doesn't just fly to the nearest hospital, it will fly to the hospital which can best cater for each patient's specific needs. The charity's two Critical Care Cars operate when poor weather or essential maintenance prevents the aircraft from flying. These two emergency vehicles are adapted to contain all the same life-saving equipment as you would find on board the air ambulance and are fitted with emergency blue lights and sirens for rapid response. Sometimes Devon Air Ambulance specialist paramedics or a doctor might arrive at the scene either by helicopter or Critical Care Car, then following a full assessment and treatment of the patient, they might accompany them to hospital in a land ambulance so they can closely monitor them and continue to give the necessary specialist care along the journey. Jo Rigby, Fundraising Manager at Devon Air Ambulance says: By taking part in our virtual tour – or Devon Air 'Amble' - across the county and adding up the steps you take every day, you'll not only uncover some interesting facts about of our charity's history, but you and those who kindly sponsor you to complete the challenge, will also be helping to raise lifesaving funds to keep our crews responding to patients who need our urgent help. Sign up before 1 August Manage Cookie Preferences


text: If you want a personal ceremony mixed with religion and perfection, Pastor April is the officiant for you! Even if you want something different, thats what makes her even more amazing. Her ceremonies are geared to what you want as a couple. We met her at a showcase we went to, but also were recommended to her from past brides as well. Hands down best decision for an officiant! We met with April to discuss the type of ceremony we wanted and we added such personal sentiments that no one has ever seen in a ceremony. We incorporated our guests, our loved ones passed, we also incorporated our two children since our marriage was a joining of everything and everyone dear to us. I gained a new son (stepson) and she made a part of the ceremony strictly for him. So many people have raved about how amazing the ceremony was and how it wasn't like anything they have ever been to. Our guests all around had tears in their eyes and told us they couldn't believe how geared to us the ceremony was. We did a lovely ring blessing that included our moms and a sand ceremony that incorporated myself, my new husband and our 2 children. She was amazing from the 1st meeting to even reaching out the day after our wedding and everything in between. She's ones of the best decisions you can make for you wedding day hands down!!!


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The results of a month-long consultation, market analysis and engagement showed support for the move, with Japan a major producer but a negligible importer of LME registered copper cathode brands.
The price to be discontinued is: MB-CU-0385 – copper grade A cathode premium, cif Japan, $ per tonne, which is priced once a month.
The premium will be assessed for the final time on Tuesday December 29, after which it will be discontinued.
For more information or to become a data submitter to Fastmarkets' copper premiums, please contact Archie Hunter by email at: email@example.com. Please add the subject heading 'FAO: Archie Hunter, re: Japan copper premiums.'
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Singer Rahul Vaidya who created buzz inside the Bigg Boss 14 house reached the top two in the grand finale but lost to Rubina Dilaik. The singer was in news for his marriage proposal to actress Disha Parmar that he made from inside the show on her birthday last year. On Valentine's Special episode, Disha entered the house and accepted Rahul's proposal in front of the world. While many congratulated the couple, a certain section on the internet called this Rahul's 'PR strategy' and 'fake romance'.
Talking about the same, Rahul said, "No comments at all. I think people pursue things in the way they are. I will never fake my most special emotions for votes or strategy. That's not how I play. I believe in winning with dignity and losing with grace."
Meanwhile, Rahul's mother Geeta Sawant earlier revealed that the families are planning a June wedding. She said that preparations are in full swing.
Disha cheered for Rahul in the finale episode and joined the singer at his surprise party. The couple created buzz on the internet as their photos from the finale went viral. Soon after, their pictures were everywhere and fans could not keep calm. While several fans asked the couple to marry each other ASAP, others complimented the 'perfect jodi'.
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It was announced that Regian Eersel would be defending his lightweight kickboxing title against Mustapha Haida this month. That match appears to have fallen through but the Dutch fighter is hoping he won't have to wait too long to get back in the ring again.
"I don't have goals or plans, I just hope I can fight. Two, three, four times, maybe five or six, the more fights, the better."
After winning three ONE Super Series bouts out of three in 2019, including two title fights against Nieky Holzken, he did not get to compete at all in 2020. It was the longest the former Lion Fight 160lbs champion had gone without a fight but he never stopped training,
"Before this, the longest time I had not fought for was ten months, so it wasn't completely new to me, but it was a long time. I was a little disappointed I didn't get to fight but it's out of my head now. What could I do? I just kept on training. That was easy for me, the motivation is always there. It doesn't matter if there is a pandemic, no events, anything, I will keep training!"
Ready for anyone
He trained for a fight with Haida but it sounds like it is not happening. There are a couple of other fighters who Eersel is interested in facing,
"There is nobody, in particular, I want to fight. I would be happy with anybody. After the last year, I just want to fight. I have prepared for Mustapha Haida, so I can face him. Nieky, I have beaten two times already. John Wayne Parr is a good fighter, a veteran. I have a lot of respect for him, but he is not the biggest challenge for me."
He would also be interested in switching from kickboxing to MMA. Eersel says he has already started studying the ground game,
"I am still training in BJJ, and I have plans to do mixed martial arts. I've started training for it already, but when I have a fight booked, I focus on kickboxing only. Once out of training for a fight, I pick it back up again. I think I could fight in mixed martial arts within two years, I just have to get my ground game up, and then I will be good to go."
Patient approach
Many of the kickboxers on the ONE Super Series roster fought in the K-1 Max tournaments, like Holzken. Eersel is part of a younger generation and didn't arrive with such a big name but has established himself as one of the top stand up fighters on the roster.
His fights with Holzken were both fun for the fans. They will be wondering when Eersel will be defending his belt again and the Dutch fighter admits he is in exactly the same situation,
"Have patience. That is the only thing I can say. I don't want to wait too long, either!"


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There are others to remember:
And there are those we should remember but perhaps do not:
So many memories!
Now today, we hear that two people have be shot in Michigan. Apparently this is some sort of protest or anger at 'pro-life' demonstrators, albeit the story is not fully told yet. At least one of the killings was at a demonstration site. So it continues. More indecent, obscene violence all in the name of what? God? Freedom? Rights?
One wonders that God does not finally get tired of us all.
On another web site, the news of the Michigan killings was reported rather straight forwardly. The comments are interesting. I noted not one word from the commenters (includes at least one ordained Episcopal "orthodox" clergy) of sympathy for the dead or prayer. But, in advance, an assumed silence or lack of condemnation of these murders is attacked. Already a deacon(!) knows that no one who is 'pro choice' will condemn the killings because the victim is 'pro life.'
In a word the reaction is pathetic.
Well here is one reluctantly pro choice blogger who condemns the shootings without knowing if the murderer was attacking 'pro choice' protest or not. If he was that is no excuse and he should still face the force of the law. One cannot achieve peace by creating martyrs and it is simply evil to try.
What is man that You are mindful of him Oh Lord? Indeed.


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This office chair is designed with a high back, and well padded waterfall seat, upholstered in leather to keep you comfortable as you work. Features such as the adjustable seat height, tilt, and mattress spring technology make the chair really flexible for use. No more discomfort as you work; simply set it to suit your needs. It rests on caster wheels and its black finish makes a bold statement in your office. Dimensions: 26.37" x 27.55" x 41.33".


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Global Citizenship@ISB
Our Commitment
At International School Basel, we believe that to understand, appreciate and respect the culture of others, we must first understand, appreciate and respect our own.
In alignment with the International Baccalaureate® Programmes, ISB is committed to helping students discover, appreciate and celebrate the intersection of culture, as a representation of their own identity and the identity of others.
As we learn about the wider world, exploring our identities will help us understand our place within it, be kind and compassionate, build resilience and take responsible action towards ourselves, the betterment of society and the environment.
Global Citizen@ISB
"We are Inquirers;
We are Risk Takers;
We are Caring;
We are Principled."
— ISB Students
Community Expectations
Since we are all learners, we believe it is the responsibility of all members of our school community to support the commitment of International School Basel to global citizenship, thus the reference to the IB Learner Profile.
The foundations for this commitment are expanded in ISB's Guiding Statements and Learning@ISB. They are fully aligned with the ISB Mission. This document was developed in 2021 by a committee representing staff from different divisions and reviewed by leadership. A focus group of students provided further insight and informed this version. Global Citizenship is an evolving theme at ISB and therefore the commitments and expected behaviours stated here will be reviewed as we evolve as a school.


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Fast & Furious 7 is set to begin shooting this summer, a rapid production turnaround that had been thought to have ruled out Dwayne Johnson thanks to scheduling issues.
However, producer Neal Moritz has been talking about the upcoming project, and has asserted that Johnson will be involved, claiming "The Rock will be a part of it."
"Yes, we are gonna film this summer," he revealed. "We have been talking about it for quite a while, because while we're making any of the Fast movies we're always talking about what could happen in future Fast films.
"[ James Wan is ] a terrific, terrific director," he continued. "He's done everything you could do in the genre he's been working in, and as he said to me the other day, everything he has trained [ for ] has been so he could take the next step up into something like Fast & Furious ."
You could almost be forgiven for forgetting that Fast & Furious 6 hasn't even been released yet! Co-starring Johnson, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, the next film opens in the UK on 17 May 2013.


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The Atlanta Falcons waived seven year veteran Ricardo Allen yesterday. Allen played safety for the Falcons and recorded 340 tackles and 11 interceptions in his career.
Allen took to Instagram to write a goodbye note yesterday.
In his note Allen says "Even though our record didn't always show it, in my soul I know that we are winners."
Allen further stats that "one day I want to be an offensive coordinator, so when I retire from playing in like 10 years @atlantafalcons Imma need my job back!"
Allen played in 12 games with the Falcons in 2020 and posted 25 tackles and two interceptions. He signed a three year contract in 2018 with $10.9 million guaranteed according to Spotrac. His release adds another $2.125 million in dead cap space from his $5.5 million signing bonus in 2018, but should take about $4 million off the salary cap for the 2021 season.


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Under certain circumstances, documents simply signed through the course of business may be considered contracts. Purchase orders, receipts, sales agreements and others are contracts when they are held to be legally binding. Understanding your end of the bargain is important for such agreements, since there may be legal consequences as with any other contract. Accountability for contracts should be anticipated as much as possible.
How Can I Ensure a Contract is Good?
Obviously, reading anything before you sign it is the first step. But as you read it, pay careful attention to the terms of an agreement that outline your responsibilities and duties. However, documents can often be too lengthy for a worthwhile read, or so commonplace that reading each one is not practical. If so, there are still other ways you can effectively review it. Attorney in Rio Bravo, Texas can review any contract before you sign it, whether it is a negotiated agreement or a standard form signed during routine business. For Attorney, the process of a contract review is to ensure that the written documents match the legal intent of their clients.
What if I Don't Understand a Contract in Texas?
A written contract is the expression of an agreement between two parties; it is not the agreement itself. Regardless of any confusing contract language, you are legally bound only according to both parties' understanding of the contract. If you do not understand a contract, you may want to look for an outside source in Rio Bravo to review and explain it. It is unwise to rely on the other party's representation of what is contained in the contract. Some specific fields, such as finance, pose specific demands that can be time consuming to fulfill. But no matter how complicated the negotiations, the objective of a contract is to give the intent of the parties legal effect under Texas law.


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Yesterday, the U.S. Labor Department filed a lawsuit against food manufacturer Lone Star Western Beef as well as owner John M. Bachman after an employee was allegedly fired for calling 911.
In July 2014, a worker severed part of his thumb at the beef jerky manufacturing plant. A co-worker acted quickly, helping apply pressure to the wound and calling 911 on her cellphone. But, before responders could answer, Bachman, the owner, ordered the co-worker to hang up the phone. And two days later, she was fired.
Instead of calling an ambulance, Bachman grabbed the thumb, and had a company supervisor drive the employee to an urgent care clinic. The injured worker was then transferred to a hospital, where doctors couldn't reattach his thumb.
According to the co-worker, Bachman, on top of stifling efforts to call 911, also failed to clean the area where the incident happened. So, later that day, she brought up her concerns not only about the accident and cleanup, but also about the lack of protective equipment, as well as her attempt to call 911 with a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector.
After she was fired, the co-worker called OSHA and filed a complaint alleging that she was terminated in retaliation for engaging in an activity protected under Occupational Safety and Health Act. The agency's investigation found that the company violated the act's anti-discrimination provision.
According to OSHA regional administrator Richard Mendelson, Lone Star punished an employee for seeking emergency medical care for a seriously injured co-worker, and showing basic human decency.
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Whenever we buy an automobile, we think umpteen times about the choice which we are about to make. People who are first time buyers of a car sometimes prefer to buy a used car rather than buying a new one. When you have decided to buy a used car it should be thoroughly checked in prior. It is considered to be a good investment to buy a used car rather than a new one. The new car's value depreciates more when compared to the used car's value. There are various parameters to be considered while buying a car. used cars in denver offers lot of options to choose from different varieties of cars. These cars must be inspected in a proper manner before taking a final decision.
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When we plan to buy a pre-owned vehicle there are different parameters to be taken into account before purchasing the vehicle. Used cars in denver enlists those parameters in a checklist manner as it is comfortable for a buyer. It is important as most people think about getting a good deal at that moment but we should be considering the fact how much the cost of maintenance would be for the vehicle. When you inspect the vehicle in the supervision of an expert then we can avoid unnecessary repair costs in future. A proper car inspection begins from checking its exteriors. Windshield is the first area which is the victim in many accidents. There should not be any cracks over windshield. Proper inspection must be done in this area as one crack in this area would lead to the complete replacement of the windshield. You cannot fix a crack or a scratch on a windshield. You need to replace the complete windshield which costs you a lot. The exteriors of the car should be devoid of dents, scratches and dings. In addition to that check whether the exterior paint is in proper shape on the exteriors and the same colour should appear all through the exteriors of the car. The next parts to be inspected are headlights of the vehicle. Mainly they have to be checked so that they should not yellow in colour. These enlisted parameters look like cosmetic flaws but cost a heavy amount when you go to repairs. Many pre-owned car buyers ignore such facts and they end up in recurring huge costs of maintenance. It is a pain to invest on repairs of the car after paying a huge amount for it to the previous owner.


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Despite encouraging progress in several areas, the natural world is suffering badly and getting worse, and is in urgent need for transformative changes to ensure human wellbeing and saving the planet, the United Nations warned in a major report.
The Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 (GBO-5) by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), comes at a time COVID-19 pandemic challenges people to rethink their relationship with nature. It comes at a time when people consider the profound consequences to their own wellbeing and survival that can result from continued biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystems.
The GBO-5 a final report card on progress against the 20 global biodiversity targets agreed in 2010 with a 2020 deadline, and offers lessons learned and best practices for getting on track.
Rate of biodiversity loss was unprecedented in human history
CBD Executive Secretary Elizabeth Maruma Mrema said that the report underline that 'humanity stands at a crossroads with regard to the legacy we wish to leave to future generations'. Noting that the rate of biodiversity loss was unprecedented in human history, Mrema said "earth's living systems as a whole are being compromised. And the more humanity exploits nature in unsustainable ways and undermines its contributions to people, the more we undermine our own wellbeing, security and prosperity."
With respect to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, set in 2010, the analysis based on the 6th set of national reports to the CBD and the latest scientific findings shows that seven of 60 "elements" — success criteria — within the 20 targets have been achieved and 38 show progress. In the case of 13 elements, no progress was made, or a move away from the target was indicated, and for two elements the level of progress is unknown. The report concludes that, overall, of the 20 targets, six of them (9, 11, 16, 17, 19 and 20) were partially achieved by the 2020 deadline.
Meanwhile UNEP director Inger Andersen said that conserving, restoring and using biodiversity fairly and sustainably should be encouraged. "If we do not, biodiversity will continue to buckle under the weight of land- and sea-use change, overexploitation, climate change, pollution and invasive alien species. This will further damage human health, economies and societies – with particularly detrimental effects on indigenous peoples and local communities," she said.
"If we build on what has already been achieved, and place biodiversity at the heart of all our policies and decisions – including in COVID-19 recovery packages – we can ensure a better future for our societies and the planet." The UNEP director said.
The GBO5 report has also included several exemplary national actions and programmes that had added to the well being of the Nature. It pointed out that deforestation rates continued to fall, eradication of invasive alien species from islands was increasing and awareness of biodiversity appeared to be increasing.
Shift from business as usual
The report has called for a shift away from "business as usual" across a range of human activities. It outlines eight transitions that recognize the value of biodiversity, the need to restore the ecosystems on which all human activity depends, and the urgency of reducing the negative impacts of such activity:
- The land and forests transition: conserving intact ecosystems, restoring ecosystems, combatting and reversing degradation, and employing landscape level spatial planning to avoid, reduce and mitigate land-use change
- The sustainable agriculture transition: redesigning agricultural systems through agroecological and other innovative approaches to enhance productivity while minimizing negative impacts on biodiversity
- The sustainable food systems transition: enabling sustainable and healthy diets with a greater emphasis on a diversity of foods, mostly plant-based, and more moderate consumption of meat and fish, as well as dramatic cuts in the waste involved in food supply and consumption
- The sustainable fisheries and oceans transition: protecting and restoring marine and coastal ecosystems, rebuilding fisheries and managing aquaculture and other uses of the oceans to ensure sustainability, and to enhance food security and livelihoods
- The cities and infrastructure transition: deploying "green infrastructure" and making space for nature within built landscapes to improve the health and quality of life for citizens and to reduce the environmental footprint of cities and infrastructure
- The sustainable freshwater transition: an integrated approach guaranteeing the water flows required by nature and people, improving water quality, protecting critical habitats, controlling invasive species and safeguarding connectivity to allow the recovery of freshwater systems from mountains to coasts
- The sustainable climate action transition: employing nature-based solutions, alongside a rapid phase-out of fossil fuel use, to reduce the scale and impacts of climate change, while providing positive benefits for biodiversity and other sustainable development goals
- The biodiversity-inclusive One Health transition: managing ecosystems, including agricultural and urban ecosystems, as well as the use of wildlife, through an integrated approach, to promote healthy ecosystems and healthy people.


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Reported time to onset of neurological adverse drug reactions among different age and gender groups using metoclopramide: an analysis of the global database Vigibase(R).
アブストラクト PURPOSE:Despite FDA and EMA warnings of long-term use, little is known regarding the time to onset (TTO) of neurological adverse drug reactions (ADR) for metoclopramide. The aims of this study were, first, to evaluate whether neurological ADRs are more commonly reported for metoclopramide than for other medications, and second, to describe how time to onset of neurological ADRs differs by age and gender.METHODS:All ADR reports with metoclopramide as the suspected/interacting drug were extracted from the WHOs Global ADR database Vigibase(R) between 1967 and May 2016. Cox proportional hazards models were fit using TTO of neurological ADRs as the outcome and age, gender, and type of ADR as predictors. Proportional Reporting Ratios (PRRs) for neurological ADRs were compared across age and gender. Lawyer reports were excluded in the analysis.RESULTS:Over 47,000 ADR reports with metoclopramide were identified. Over one third (35.6%) of the reports came from lawyers. The majority of ADRs in general and neurological ADRs in specific occurred within the first 5 days of metoclopramide use (median 1 day). TTO increased with age. Neurological ADRs were reported two to four times as frequently for metoclopramide than for other drugs, with the highest PRRs observed in children (PRR = 4.24 for girls and 4.60 for boys).CONCLUSIONS:Most adverse drug reactions occur within the first 5 days of treatment with metoclopramide. Patients requiring use of metoclopramide should be carefully monitored for neurological ADRs during the first days of treatment.ジャーナル名 European journal of clinical pharmacology 投稿日 2018/1/1 投稿者 Svendsen, Kristian; Wood, Mollie; Olsson, Erika; Nordeng, Hedvig 組織名 Hospital Pharmacy of Tromso, Sykehusapotek Nord HF, Norway, Postboks 6147;Langnes, 9291, Tromso, Norway. firstname.lastname@example.com.;Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Research Group, Department of Pharmacy,;School of Pharmacy & PharmaTox Strategic Initiative, Faculty of Mathematics and;Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.;Department of Child Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway. Pubmed リンク https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29290074/ -


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I have 3 DIP switch packages with 8 switches each, and not enough inputs on my microcontroller. This article (you have to download the pdf to see the schematic) gives an example of what I want to do.
In the comments section, many people say the circuit won't work. I disagree; It looks like those commentators missed the fact that one of the lines is drawn as an 8 pin bus, and the fact that unused RA pins will be set as high impedance inputs. Still, I wanted to get a second opinion from the experts here!
Edit: After reading the many good answers to this question it seems my initial impression was wrong. This circuit will only work for momentary push buttons, not dip switches.


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Leeds-based Blueclaw Media has added two more travel clients after being appointed to handle global SEO and content marketing activity for Royal Caribbean International and Leisure Pass Group.
Royal Caribbean is one of the world's biggest cruise companies, operating six of the seven biggest passenger ships in the world. This year the company will launch the biggest cruise ship in history, Symphony of the Seas.
Leisure Pass Group is the world's biggest provider of tourist passes, offering customers entry to major global attractions across Europe, the US and the Middle East.
Blueclaw will play a key role in expanding the global audience of the two brands, driving website traffic and authority, boosting organic search performance, and increasing conversions.
Louis Johnson, SVP of Global Marketing at Leisure Pass Group, said: "Myself and the team at Leisure Pass Group are very excited to start working with Blueclaw on our global SEO strategy.
"Throughout the tender process, we were impressed with the professionalism and deep SEO knowledge of the Blueclaw team. The agency's approach to SEO in producing engaging content pieces backed by high-quality PR is spot-on best practice."
Mario Bounas, Director of Marketing at Royal Caribbean International said: "We are looking forward to harnessing Blueclaw's expertise in creating engaging content and delivering SEO, CRO and UX strategies that will make us stand out"
Blueclaw founder and CEO Fergus Clawson added: "We are thrilled to be appointed by two brands of such stature and are looking forward to creating compelling strategies that help to further expand their already dominant market presence."
"Our in-house experts are always looking for new ways to increase client ROI, and the opportunity to work with two brands with a truly global presence in a thriving sector will enable us to implement our award-winning tactics and deliver tangible results."


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Healthy Choices For Festivals
Healthy Choices For Festival-Goers This Summer
One of the best parts about summer is the ongoing festivals, fairs, and town block parties that allow you to soak up the nice weather with your closest friends and family. It is undeniable that these types of get-togethers always seem to have the TASTIEST treats on Earth. Although those deep fried, buttery dripping snacks seem so appealing to the eye and mind, it isn't the best choice for our bodies and even our wallets. In most cases, fair-food is tremendously high in calories and generally way overpriced. Fairs are a great family activity for the summer months, so I am not discouraging you to attend, however, I will give you some tips in order to keep calorie intakes at a healthy level along with saving a few extra dollars on the side.
- The Pre-Meal
Before you and the family depart for the nearest festival, enjoy a normal dinner/lunch you would eat on a regular day. By doing so, your body will be filled with a ton of energy for walking around and helping your belly resist those greasy temptations. Also, this is a much cheaper option; as a feeding a whole family at a summer event like these can cost you anywhere from 50-100 dollars.
You may be wondering how water can help you resist snacking all day at the fair. Staying hydrated is one of the oldest tricks in the book to keeping your appetite down. Not only is water an essential ingredient for almost all the organs in our body, but it can suppress those hunger temptations even longer.
- Choose Your Snacks Wisely
Although fairs are usually filled with unhealthy options, it doesn't mean that all options are bad. Observe all the possible food options and locate the healthiest ones. Many fairs and festivals are notorious for involving local farmer's markets. With that said, dive into the greatness of some fresh fruits and vegetables they may have to offer.
Like I said earlier, spending time with loved ones at fairs this summer is a great opportunity to enjoy the weather, so don't hesitate to appreciate what they have to offer. However, don't neglect some of the things could have a negative impact on your health and wallets. It really can be easy to have a great time this summer while resisting those crazy food temptations, trust me, it can be done.
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Repairs Universe demonstrates how to replace the LCD screen on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 phone. First, remove the SIM card, the battery and the back cover of the phone. Run a safe pry tool between the gap in the phone and the small back cover to remove the cover. Use a T-6 screwdriver, remove the six screws from the back of the phone. Then, pull up to remove the back layer from the phone. Flip the phone over and remove the front layer. Release the four clips with a safe pry tool and release the front cover from the phone. Next, release the pop connector ribbon from the motherboard with the pry tool. Pop up the antenna tool with the pry tool and move it to the side. Gently lift the motherboard from the phone. Remove the pop connector on the left ribbon with the pry tool. Then, turn the phone over and left up the LCD screen with the pry tool which is held together with glue. You can now replace the screen on your phone.
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COVID-19 Research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
In the past few months, Bascom Palmer's scientific and clinical researchers have begun studying the impact of COVID-19 on optical tissues. "We have submitted nine proposals to various funding sources as of mid-June," said BELINDA QUINTA, director of sponsored research programs.
While COVID-19 has been found in ocular tissues and tears, the transmission process and impact on the eye remain unclear. For instance, the coronavirus could enter through the conjunctiva as a primary infection, or have incubated in the lungs before spreading to other organs and tissues, including the eye. SANDER R. DUBOVY, M.D., professor of ophthalmology and pathology, and the Victor T. Curtin Chair in Ophthalmology, is studying COVID-19 in postmortem eyes with a grant from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and The Eye Bank Association of America.
Dr. Sander Dubovy "We have gone into the field, taking biosafety precautions, to collect eyes from individuals who died of COVID," said Dubovy, who is examining those samples, along with post-mortem corneal tissues, with DARLENE MILLER, D.H.SC., research professor of ophthalmology, and scientific director of the Ocular Microbiology Laboratory, and RICHARD LEE, M.D., PH.D., associate professor of ophthalmology.
Dr. Darlene Miller "We have been studying the samples through both histomorphology and molecular diagnostics to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the eye," Dubovy said. "Currently, the Florida Lions Eye Bank at Bascom Palmer is testing all post-mortem donors to ensure that no tissues that are COVID-positive would be used for corneal transplantation." ALFONSO SABATER, M.D., PH.D., assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology, is also studying those post-mortem tissue samples. "We want to see if viral particles are present in different structures," he said. "We are also quantifying some inflammatory markers." Another Bascom Palmer researcher, VALERY I. SHESTOPALOV, PH.D., professor of ophthalmology, has applied for a grant to study the eye's response to a COVID-19 infection that triggers a severe inflammatory reaction called a cytokine storm, which can damage the lungs and other organs.
Dr. Valery ShestopalovA similar inflammatory reaction, on a much smaller level, can occur in the eye due to high intraocular pressure or ischemia (lack of blood). "Mechanical stress and lack of oxygen can trigger neuroinflammation," said Shestopalov, who was senior author of a 2019 study, "Inflammasome Activation Induces Pyroptosis in the Retina Exposed to Ocular Hypertension Injury" in Frontiers of Molecular Neuroscience.
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Medical school, postgraduate training, continuing medical education . . . in common with most other doctors, I have been learning throughout my career. I sometimes, perhaps rather pompously, consider myself to be an expert, or at least a specialist.
Medical school, postgraduate training, continuing medical education . . . in common with most other doctors, I have been learning throughout my career. I sometimes, perhaps rather pompously, consider myself to be an expert, or at least a specialist. Yet now it appears that I need guidance on almost every aspect of my professional life as a radiologist.
We are inundated with advice on how to perform our role. Guidance and protocols emanate from a variety of sources and cover an ever-increasing variety of topics. What to image and what not to image; which imaging modality for what indication; what sequences to employ for which anatomical sites and clinical conditions. We even receive advice on what data to record.
I am beginning to sound like a reactionary old fart. Surely, I cannot be against the development of best practices and the dissemination of information that will ensure such practices benefit patients worldwide?
Well, no, not exactly. But consider the environment in which these guidelines are developed. A group of eminent specialists is drawn together to consider a selected topic. It is likely to be six weeks before the group even has its initial meeting.
The aims of guideline development are discussed and agreed, and a literature search strategy is approved. Delay before agreement? Possibly another six weeks.
The literature is collected, collated, and circulated to the relevant specialists for their opinion. A Delphi process may even be employed to ensure scientific rigor. Delay: 12 weeks?
The detailed guidance is drafted and circulated to all group members. Comments are sent, received, and incorporated into the final draft, which is again circulated. Careful indexing, referencing, and copyediting are undertaken. Twelve weeks to complete these steps?
Electronic publishing means that the document should now be available. In practice, most doctors will become aware of the publication only when the hard copy arrives, perhaps six weeks later.
At best, the process has taken nearly a year, and it can often take longer. The result? An abstracted literature review, delivered in glossy format and accompanied by expert opinion, appears at least a year after the most recent article referenced in it was published.
The effect that such documents have on practitioners is complex. Do I stop thinking about the care of my patients if I have a guideline to follow? Do I stop reading the literature if a comprehensive overview will be published in a few months' time? Do I need to remember what I learned at medical school in the 1960s? Do I need to be a medical practitioner if all the difficult decisions are made by the clever people who produce these guidance documents?
Don't get me wrong, I do believe that guidelines can help improve healthcare services. But they can also promote laziness, suppress intellectual challenge, and lead us to ignore the individuality of different patients and their expectations and needs.
We have, for example, introduced a protocol for the investigation of suspected deep vein thrombosis. This condition is no longer managed by a doctor because the pathway is clearly defined. Try explaining to the nurse managing the process that the patient does not need a follow-up venous ultrasound to detect the
pro-pagating clot because I have already diagnosed a ruptured Baker's cyst. This tries my limited patience sorely.
All guidelines are eventually ignored. The updating process is resource-intensive, and many guidelines, sadly, rapidly become outdated. Is this the best we can hope for, that guidelines have a limited shelf life and that you will still have to read original articles?
There are exceptions, of course. Do you remember receiving guidance regarding the investigation of low back pain? When I began in radiology, we received clear advice that a lumbar spine x-ray was of no value for acute or chronic low back pain in the absence of suspicious clinical findings. Yet how many lumbar spine x-rays have I seen over the last 30 years?
Now we have another report that says imaging in cases of acute and chronic low back pain is of no value in the absence of red flags. The only difference is the modality, this time MRI.
Someone needs to tell primary care physicians that they are supposed to read guidelines, not use them to wallpaper the toilet. Or maybe they are thinking for themselves and recognize that a little bit of imaging can do you good.
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