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What topics will be discussed in the webinar?
You'll hear about all things digestive health from gut bacteria, how it affects our overall health and wellbeing and what on earth is this fibre and kombucha lark?
Plus some tips on how to look after your gut in lockdown and create new "gut" habits.
In just an hour you'll be "gutting to know":
- What exactly is the gut and where is the science at?
- Microbiome? Huh?
- Gut basics we can all switch into our lives.
- How to live that good gut life?
- Gut health and mental health – how they're linked?
- How does movement affect gut health?
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Volvo Dal 2019 Auto Elettriche Redesign, Specs, Price – The Volvo is a renowned automobile maker operating out of Sweden. The organization is recognized for high-class vehicle versions, for example, the XC60 that is a well-liked design within the vehicle marketplace these days. It is now almost 8-10 several years ever since the car was released on the market.
The Volvo XC60 experienced a great redesign 36 months back. The carmaker has launched programs of modernizing the auto because of its third technology which is launched to the 2018 calendar year design. You may still find the handful of specifics about its redesign characteristics. Nonetheless, several spy pictures have been considered of your prototype version experiencing screening within the roads of Amsterdam. The Volvo dal 2019 automobile elettriche is anticipated ahead with improved exterior and interior style. Customers need to assume amazing enhancements around the engine choices.
2019 Volvo Xc-60 – Functions And Design:
The Swedish automakers, nonetheless, appears to have fascinating programs for that auto regarding the exterior style is involved. Some examples are planning the chassis with a variety of great-durability metallic and light-weight aluminum resources to minimize the car's overall excess weight, for this reason, boosting the smooth performance and also fuel economy.
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Individuals want the vehicle to get into the SUV industry after this season or at the outset of the coming year. The present design applies to all around $42,000 for that foundation design. The principal rival may be the new Audi Q5 version.

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Welcome to the "Colorado Jack Chi Rescue" page here at Local Dog Rescues! Thanks for stopping by! If you are a first time visitor, then congratulations on your decision to adopt a dog! Your are about to improve (and potentially save!) the life of one lucky pup, as well as to immeasurable improve your own happiness! Every state page here on Local Dog Rescues contains a complete list of all the local rescue organizations that we have identified in each state. You will be able to see all their current contact information, as well as a link to their website, so you can check and see what dogs they currently have available for adoption. We provide all this information to help you identify ALL the available dogs for rescue near you, so you can find your perfect pup.
If this is your first time adopting a dog, we HIGHLY recommend checking out our awesome resource: The Complete Guide to Adopting the Perfect Dog. It is jam packed with awesome info that will help you on your adoption journey!
The Jack Chi is a cross between the Jack Russell Terrier and the Chihuahua. The Jack Chi is a small to medium sized dog that has a fun-loving and playful personality. They are an energetic and friendly breed that gets along well with everyone – including other dogs and children. Surprisingly, the Jack Chi is not a big barker and will not make a great watchdog. The Jack Chi loves to be around their family. They are intelligent but because they are part terrier, training can be difficult so early and consistent training is certainly necessary. The Jack Chis is an energetic breed that needs adequate exercise. They do have a strong prey drive and will need a securely fenced yard. The Jack Chi is a loving and sweet-tempered dog perfect for families.
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I initially posted this thread since the OP who posted on the original forums was late to the new forums and I, and many other Symmetra mains, wanted to get back to discussing this as soon as possible. I must apologize, I abandoned this thread when I took a huge break from Overwatch, and I didn't think about the side effects of that considering I was now in ownership of the primary source of Symmetra feedback.
I'm back now, and I will do my best to fix this thread up. I strongly encourage you all to resume discussing Symmetra!
Firstly, let's address the current Symmetra.
Her rework consists of many obvious shortcomings, I will list them all out now (Please tell me if I miss anything)
- m1 is nearly useless, and it's niche is a death wish since Symmetra needs to be too close for safety in order to barrier bust
- m1 has LOS visual issues in which her beam will come into contact with the enemy/barrier and not deal any damage regardless
- Symmetra has absolutely no tools to accomodate her m1's short effective range, being a squishy hero with no consistent mobility or means of defense
- Teleporter is popularly agreed upon by Sym mains to be too slow to start up to get a lot of use out of. Effectively giving Symmetra the same issue as her pre-rework (Awful slowness)
- Teleporter cannot be placed in spawn for reasons unknown. This was not listed in any patch notes, and is harmful to Sym's utility as spawn teleporters were a means to escape spawn camping
- Teleporter is extremely glitchy when trying to place on highgrounds/thin floors/railed platforms which often leads to Symmetra looking quite dumb as she tries to TP and get's dived for free
- Teleporter sometimes seemingly self-combusts for no apparent reason
- Sentry Turrets have an issue of latching onto walls when being thrown to a further surface. There is no way to tells where the turrets will end up unless used in a wide obstacle lacking space
- Photon Barrier Ultimate has arguably low/niche levels of value compared to Symmetra's previous ultimate(s), and yet it costs more to charge now than before
The rework has addressed a few of her issues, but as well has created a lot more for her. Her overall pickrate and winrate has declined since the rework went live and many Symmetra fans are concerned with the path she is currently taking.
- Symmetra received a buff in august to her primary fire increasing the range to 12 meters, but it still suffers from a 20 point tickrate making it deal laughable damage to armor, and extremely inconsistent damage to highly mobile enemies no matter how good your tracking
The current number 1 symmetra main according to Overbuff think's she is underutilized in the meta, but currently stats show she is doing poorly all around in comparison to other heroes


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By Connor Adams Sheets
The city has fined City Councilman John Liu's (D-Flushing) successful campaign for city comptroller more than $500,000 for illegally posting signs, according to the city Sanitation Department.
His campaign was issued 7,252 summonses, generating $543,900 in potential fines, for signs posted on light poles and along streets in ways that violate city law, Sanitation spokesman Keith Mellis said. The city levies a $75 fine for each illegally posted sign.
"It's defacing the property of the city," Mellis said.
Liu's campaign raised nearly $3.55 million during the 2009 election cycle in the race for comptroller, but spent more than $5.21 million, according to the city Board of Elections. The campaign would not speak to issues such as how it plans to pay for the tickets.
"We are reviewing the summonses, and we are taking steps to resolve them. That's all I can really tell you," said Liu's spokeswoman, Sharon Lee.
The mayoral candidates also received fines for illegally posting signs. Comptroller William Thompson, the Democratic contender, took the brunt, with $531,975 in potential fines for 8,665 violations resulting in 7,093 individual summonses, Mellis said.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's campaign, on the other hand, only received 70 tickets, or $5,250 in fines, down from the nearly $308,000 the campaign had to pay in sign-posting fines during the last mayoral campaign in 2005.
Reach reporter Connor Adams Sheets by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 718-229-0300, Ext. 138.
Note: This article has been updated since publication to correct an error. City Councilman-elect Mark Weprin was not fined for any signage violations.


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Winter is fast approaching. At this time of year, people are more susceptible to respiratory diseases . According to the Mayo Clinic, acute bronchitis is often the result of the common cold or other respiratory infection. In fact, acute bronchitis can become severe and potentially life-threatening although it may be mild. In this article, we will show what you can do to treat bronchitis at home.
1. Water. Dr. Ax reports that drinking one cup of water every two hours can help thin mucus and open up the airways.
2. Homemade vapor scrub. Another solution that can work wonders for bronchitis is the cooling effects of a steam rub. Simply, allow the mixture to set into storage containers before use. Get the full recipe.
3. Steam. Leaning on a steam pot treated with a few drops of eucalyptus or pine essential oil shows great results, Best Health Magazine recommends. This works because eucalyptus is an antibacterial that softens mucus in blocked airways, while pine oil is an expectorant and helps clear phlegm.
4. Cayenne pepper. Best Health Magazine says that chili and other spicy foods weaken mucus in the lungs and promote a healthy cough, which is necessary to clear all mucus from the bronchial tubes.
5. Oregano oil. Not just for pizza. Dr. Ax suggests oregano oil because it is anti-bacterial and supports bronchial health.
6. A mixture of ginger and cloves. Ginger is very well-known about its capacity to fight common cool . In another words, it can act as an anti-inflammatory immune booster. In this context, the following recipe containing ginger is also beneficial against bronchitis. Get this ginger tea recipe.
7. Garlic. It is a natural antiviral and antibiotic, but how should you eat garlic? Get the complete garlic recipe.
8. Honey. The soothing thick honey not only feels soothing in the throat, but it is also beneficial for the throat. To treat congestion and inflammation, add a teaspoon of honey to hot tea or hot lemon water.


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Vaccinations are an important part of caring for your dog as they prevent or reduce the severity of infectious diseases such as canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, and canine parvovirus, which can cause serious health consequences and even death.
Core and non-core vaccines
Core vaccines are those that all dogs should receive as these protect against potentially fatal diseases. The core vaccines for dogs are canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus and canine parvovirus [1, 2]. They are combined within a single vaccine commonly known in Australia as the C3 vaccine.
Non-core vaccines are those that are administered depending on the risk. This is based on an assessment of the dog's location, lifestyle, and risk of exposure to the infection [1, 2]. Therefore, it is important to ask your veterinarian about which vaccines are most appropriate for your dog. Non-core vaccines in Australia include those which provide protection against infections caused by canine parainfluenza virus, Bordetella bronchiseptica (these both contribute to kennel cough) and leptospirosis [1, 2]. The canine parainfluenza virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine (more commonly known together with the core vaccines as a C5 vaccine) is recommended for dogs who regularly come into contact with other dogs, such as on walks, at the park, day-care, puppy preschool, or boarding [3].
The leptospirosis vaccination is recommended for dogs who are in at-risk areas, have access to stagnant bodies of water, or have contact with livestock or rodents [1–3]. Leptospirosis is also a zoonotic disease, which means animals, including dogs, can pass the disease on to humans [3].
Australia is a rabies-free country and thus a rabies vaccine is not necessary for dogs remaining in Australia. If you are planning on taking your dog overseas, you will need to speak to your veterinarian about what vaccinations will be necessary for your dog to travel to and live in the destination country.
Puppy vaccinations
The first core vaccine should be given at 6-8 weeks of age, then a booster vaccine given every 2-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age. The final vaccination should not be given any earlier than 16 weeks of age [1, 2]. The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) provides an example vaccination schedule for a puppy to start at 8 weeks of age, where a 4-week interval between vaccinations would total three puppy vaccinations by 16 weeks of age [1, 2]. A booster vaccine is recommended at 6 months of age to ensure that a protective immune response develops in any dog that may not have responded to any of the first three vaccines [1, 2].
Puppies should have had all their routine puppy vaccinations before going to public places like the park, to reduce their risk of coming into contact with other dogs or an environment that could be a source of infectious disease. Check with your veterinarian when your puppy will be fully vaccinated, and can safely go to public places. Before your puppy is fully vaccinated you can take them out but you should carry them and limit their exposure to other dogs and areas where dogs might have been. The Australian Veterinary Association advises that puppy preschool properly conducted in a clean environment should not pose a risk to a puppy that is not yet fully vaccinated.
If your veterinarian has recommended the canine parainfluenza virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine, this is usually given as a single intranasal vaccine (dripped into the nostrils, with the dog's head held slightly back), with your puppy's second core C3 vaccine, and then annually [1, 2]. This vaccination can also be given by a needle under the skin (as a single injection mixed with the core vaccines) with the core C3 puppy vaccines in two separate doses, 4 weeks apart (usually with the 2nd and 3rd puppy vaccine), and then annually. Different veterinarians may use different protocols, so it is best to check with your veterinarian which vaccine they use.
If your veterinarian has recommended the leptospirosis vaccine, this is usually given with the core puppy vaccines in two separate doses, 4 weeks apart (usually with the 2nd and 3rd core C3 puppy vaccines), and then annually [1, 2].
The non-core vaccinations may be given at the same time as a core vaccination, to reduce veterinary visits or alone (for example, if your dog needs to go into boarding at short notice).
Puppies and dogs are not routinely vaccinated against tetanus because of the low occurrence of tetanus in dogs [1, 2]. However, some veterinarians may recommend your puppy or dog gets vaccinated against tetanus in certain situations. Puppies and dogs who engage in activities that could result in a deep penetrating wound may be at risk of contracting tetanus [4]. We recommend talking to your veterinarian about a tetanus vaccine for your dog if your dog or puppy lives or regularly goes near horses, farms, or bushland.
Adult dog vaccinations
Once your dog has completed all their core puppy vaccinations and the booster, your dog requires their core vaccination every 1-3 years [1, 2], depending on the duration of immunity provided by the vaccine your veterinarian uses – it is best to check with your veterinarian which vaccination they use. If your veterinarian has recommended any of the non-core vaccinations (canine parainfluenza virus, Bordetella bronchiseptica or leptospirosis), they are required annually [1, 2].
If you attain a dog of any age with an unknown vaccination history, you may need to ensure that the dog has a full initial course of vaccines like a puppy does to ensure adequate protection. It is best to speak to your veterinarian about this and also if you intend to relocate interstate or to a new country.
Your veterinarian will always do a health check before administering a vaccination to ensure your puppy or dog is healthy. The core vaccines used in dogs are very safe with a very low incidence of adverse reactions. The benefits of protection from serious infectious disease significantly outweigh the risks of developing an adverse reaction [1, 2]. If you have any concerns about adverse vaccine reactions or the health of your dog, it is best to speak to your veterinarian.
[1] Day M et al (2016) Guidelines for the vaccination of dogs and cats compiled by the Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 57:1-45.
[2] Ellis et al 2022 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 58(5):213-230.
[3] Johnson A (2014) Canine Infectious Disease. In Small Animal Pathology for Veterinary Technicians; John Wiley & Sons Inc.: Iowa; pp. 7-19
[4] Fawcett A & Irwin P (2014) Diagnosis and treatment of generalised tetanus in dogs. In Practice 36(10): 482-493.


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Under a cloudy sky, Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan greeted Westbury High School students and their parents on the first day of the school year.
But instead of navigating blue and grey painted halls that would normally be crowded with students, she and new Principal Jerri Nixon were busy handing out pre-packed meals to Westbury families in the parking lot.
As students across the district return to school virtually, HISD Nutrition Services is offering daily curbside pickup for breakfast and lunch meals at 86 strategically located schools, including Westbury.
"With learning virtually, we still worry about students' nutritional needs being met," Lathan said. "I am very thankful that we are able to host sites like this across the district. Our Nutrition Services staff is willing to do everything they need to do to make sure that our children do not go hungry."
The no-cost meals are available to any child from ages 1 to 18, with curbside pickup available at the 86 locations every school day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can pick up one breakfast and lunch meal per student per day. Parents must have proof of enrollment in any school district for children who are not in the car.
"It's very important because some parents cannot financially afford to feed their students," Nutrition Services Operations Manager Sheryl Hickman said as she helped hand out meals to cars waiting in line at Westbury. "This is a great way to relieve some of that financial stress for parents during this time."
For Principal Nixon, the curbside program is vital to the Westbury community, where many students depend on having a breakfast and a lunch provided to them.
"It's one of the ways we can help our families during these difficult times. We want everyone to have a good start to the year," said Nixon, who was named principal this year after serving five years as assistant principal at the school. "This is not the normal first day of school that anyone expected. But we are prepared. We're here to serve our kids."
For more information on student meals offered at digital learning centers and a complete list of curbside pickup locations and times, visit HoustonISD.org/StudentMeals.


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Clos des Chenes
Michael Schuster
Tasting: Volnay 1er Cru 2010
Both ripe and woody to smell; fairly full, and with a clear ripe fruit core here within a fresh acidity and a fine, firm tannin. Generous in flavour, ripe and ample, long across the palate in a fairly extractive style, but clear 1er Cru class here and good length too. Rich, generous, slightly muscular, long in aftertaste, and will need plenty of time to mellow and harmonise. Good quality, long term.
Steven Spurrier
Tasting: Volnay 1er Cru 2010
Very deep young colour with purple rim. Black cherry and black berry fruits on the nose, slightly exotic touch from ripeness and oak, rich and broad on the palate with very good ripeness of fruit. Not quite the length expected, but very good ripeness for the mid-term.
Sebastian Thomas
Tasting: Volnay 1er Cru 2010
Volatile, quite unpleasant fermentation aromas, confirmed on the palate, with hints of blackcurrant fruit. Tannins medium and quite present. Raw, lacks finesse, and wood noticeable on finish.
Wine name: Clos des Chenes
Wine classification: AC
Wine alcohol content: 13.5%
Wine is organic: 0
Wine colour: Red
Wine vintage: 2010
Price: £34.99
Wine style: Red, medium-bodied
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion: Vonlay 1er Cru


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Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that the MLB season could be in trouble after there was a coronavirus outbreak within the Miami Marlins organization.
"This could put it in danger," Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said. "I don't believe they need to stop, but we just need to follow this and see what happens with other teams on a day-by-day basis."
Fauci made his comments on ABC's "Good Morning America" before the news of the Marlins' latest test results.
"Major League Baseball — the players, the owners, the managers — have put a lot of effort into getting together and putting protocols that we feel would work," Fauci added. "It's very unfortunate what happened with the Miami (Marlins)."
Sportsgrid's Craig Mish first reported that the Marlins games were going to temporarily be on hold. Major League Baseball also released a statement on the issue.
The league announced that Marlins games would be postponed through Sunday. MLB also said that games between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees would be postponed as well. The Yankees would start a home-and-home series on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
"The health and safety protocols were designed with a challenging circumstance like the one facing the Marlins in mind. The response outlined in the joint MLB-MLBPA Operations Manual was triggered immediately upon learning of the cluster of positive cases, including contact tracing and the quarantining and testing of all of the identified close contacts. The Marlins' personnel who tested positive remain in isolation and are receiving care," MLB said in a statement.
"In over 6,400 tests conducted since Friday, July 24th, there have been no new positives of on-field personnel from any of the other 29 Clubs. This outcome is in line with encouraging overall data since the June 27th start of testing. Through last Thursday, July 23rd, 99 of the 32,640 samples – 0.3% – had been positive."
"The difficult circumstances of one Club reinforce the vital need to be diligent with the protocols in all ways, both on and off the field. We will continue to bolster our protocols and make any necessary adjustments. The realities of the virus still loom large, and we must operate with that in mind every day. We are confident that Clubs and players will act appropriately, for themselves and for others, and the data provides reason to believe that the protocols can work effectively."
At least four Marlins players tested positive for the coronavirus prior to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Marlins and Phillies played anyway but the positive tests at that time were just the tip of the iceberg.
On Monday, several additional players reportedly tested positive. The Marlins were forced to postpone games between the Baltimore Orioles because of it. The Phillies' series against the New York Yankees was also placed on hold.
On Tuesday, The Athletic reported that four more players tested positive, bringing the total number to 17 positive cases.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the situation on MLB Network on Monday.
"I don't put this in the nightmare category," he said. "We don't want any player to get exposed. It's not a positive thing, but I don't see it as a nightmare."
He continued: "We built the protocols to allow us to continue to play. That's why we have the expanded rosters. That's why we have the expanded pools of additional players. We think we can keep people safe and continue to play."
The growing number of cases could signal trouble for the Marlins, an issue Manfred said would have to be addressed when it actually happens.
"A team losing a number of players that rendered it completely non-competitive would be an issue that we would have to address and have to think about making a change -- whether that was shutting down the part of a season, the whole season, that depends on the circumstances," he said.
He continued, "The same thing with respect to league-wide. You get to a certain point league-wide where it does become a health threat and we certainly would shut down at that point."
So far, MLB owners reportedly have not discussed canceling the entire season.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.


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Cinema Popcorn Maker
This countertop popcorn machine lets you enjoy cinema-style popcorn at home. It pops 10 cups of hot, fresh popcorn using a kettle with a built-in stirring system that ensures even popping without burnt kernels. Unlike lesser models that require up to nine minutes of pre-heating before popping, this 500-watt popcorn maker is ready to use as soon as it's plugged in and produces fluffy aromatic popcorn in three minutes. Includes measuring cup for kernels, measuring spoon for oil, and a popcorn scoop. Kettle and door remove for easy cleaning.


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"Wake Up" by Inverge Studios (Anna Fabrés Martí, Javier Gerona, Ana Martínez Alemañ, Pablo Martínez, Vicente Quesada & Jorge Quesada), Alexey Anisimov & Carlos Estella.
"A normal person living in a not so normal country. Experience […] how your day to day actions and choices can change your own world and the world of the people around you."
I am amazed by "Wake Up". The sound design is on the point, the gameplay may be simple, but the experience itself is not: Get connected with rebels, feel the impact on you and your partner and try to not become hopeless about your life. The ending is absolutely wonderful. >>PLAY


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How-To — Brown Trout
How-To: High Water Brown Trout
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Reese Warren is an Actress and Singer.
Song: You Need To Calm Down: Taylor Swift
Artist: Taylor Swift & Justin Bieber
Book: Manga
Film: A Silent Voice
TV Show: Anime
How did you get your start in acting?
I started acting when I was 5 years old with my performing arts studio.
What was the casting process like for Ace & The Christmas Miracle (Coming Fall 2021)?
The casting process was a little different with Ace. The film was shooting near where I live and I had a few friends in the film. One of the parents of those friends called my mom and let her know they needed my part. I spoke with some people over the phone and was cast for the part. I met the rest of the cast and production team when I came to set to work.
What was a typical day on set like?
For Ace, it was fun! Typically a day on any set is fun. We check in, usually eat some breakfast and then get into wardrobe, hair and makeup. Once everything is ready, I go on set with my set teacher and we shoot the scene. Usually there are several different takes of the same scene with different angles and stuff so the director can get what he/she needs.
How did you prepare for the role?
I prepare for a role by memorizing my lines and then reading the character's traits so that I can then start to go over my lines how I believe the character would respond. I write down a lot of notes and become very aware of what is happening in each scene, even ones I am not in, so I can be sure my character reacts correctly in my scenes.
Tell us more about your music. What inspired you to start singing and releasing music?
My music is mostly about family, friends and what it's like to be someone my age in the world today. I like my music to have a positive message. I love to sing and have wanted to be a professional performer since I was 6 years old. Releasing music is the next step in my journey.
What's your new song about?
My new song, Good Life, is a celebration of the first day of summer with one's friends and family. It's a summer anthem song about having fun and enjoying life. After being quarantined for almost a year, a lot of us are really looking forward to hanging out with friends and enjoying being together outside in the summer sun.
Any advice you'd give to another Actor/Singer your age?
My best advice is to not give up. Also, you have to practice. One may be naturally talented, but if one does not put the work in, that talent is not going to be at its full potential. Work hard, be prepared, don't be late and treat everyone with respect.


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Hiawatha Music Festival begins their 40th annual celebration
MARQUETTE — A beloved local tradition is back for another year. The Hiawatha Music Festival officially kicked off Friday in Marquette.
Over the course of this three-day long event, thousands of people are expected to stop by. At the festival, you can find local artists selling their work, food, and of course live music for hours.
This is the 40th year the festival has occurred. It started out in an open field in Champion, and over time, found its way to Tourist Park in Marquette.
"People like myself, who maybe first came to Hiawatha in their 20's now have children that are 20, and they have children – I think it's really blossomed into something that's become like a reunion, or not just about traditional music, but a tradition for families to come and enjoy a weekend together," said Festival Information Coordinator, Bobby Glenn Brown.
Tickets are available every day of the event on location, and people of all ages are invited to participate.


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How To Work A Room Like A Networking Pro
The purpose of networking is to make connections with people who can help your career, business and life. Networking can be intimidating, but if you put in the effort upfront by doing some research and planning ahead of time, it doesn't have to be hard or awkward! In this article we'll explain how to work a room like a pro.
Do your research.
- Do your research.
- Research the event and the people you will be meeting. This can be as simple as Googling the event's website and looking at past events on their website, or contacting someone who has been to this type of networking event before (if possible). This will give you an idea of what kind of crowd to expect and what kinds of conversations might take place at such an event. It also helps with knowing who else will be there so that when they walk up to say hello, you know what they do for work!
- Figure out your goals and objectives for attending this particular networking opportunity: Are you looking for new clients? Looking for job opportunities? Or maybe just trying to expand connections within your industry? Whatever it may be, make sure these goals are clear in mind before entering any room full of people!
Create a plan.
You've heard it before, but planning is key to success. The more organized you are, the more efficient and effective your networking experience will be.
Planning allows you to focus on what's important and prioritize accordingly. It also helps prevent mistakes by ensuring that all bases are covered in advance of any event or conversation.
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Countless Swords Sorcerer ―― Chapter 142
PhantasmalMira 2341A month had passed since the war. As the New Year approaches, Ardis walks along the road of the royal capital with Rona at the request of a certain person.
Since then, there was no signs of reinvasion from the Empire, the Kingdom saved its neck barely. It seems like the civil situation in Empire has finally reached the ears of the Kingdom's government, calm has started to return to the capital.
「Hey Al. We aren't going to hunt today? 」
After seeing no one around, Rona asked in a soft voice.
「Yeah. We're going to meet someone today. 」
「What, boring. 」
「Didn't I said so when we went out? No need to follow me that is. 」
Ardis patted Rona's head who had lost his interest while walking. Rona showed a strange expression at Ardis's face that seemed different than usual.
「What happened? 」
「What? 」
「You don't look like you want to go. 」
Rona's worry peered into Ardis's face.
「I see. It was obvious huh. Well, I won't deny that I would rather not go. 」
「Isn't it fine to not go then? 」
「I would've done so normally but, there's a reason I must. 」
Fuu, Ardis sighed and patted Rona's head again.
Even Ardis looked a little sour. After all, he was heading to a noble's house.
On top of that, it was no normal noble. A noble among nobles, The house of a duke with royal blood.
「I shouldn't have owed a favor……」
Ardis started regretting deeply over asking for a favor from a certain person without many thoughts. Winding the clock back to a few days prior.
After selling the piece of information to Chezare, Ardis had a period without going out to hunt, nor accepting any request but only spent days in idle enjoying his peaceful afternoon naps.
It's about time he should visit the capital again. Ten days after he thought that, after stopping by his frequented inn 『Seseragi Inn』, Melir complained to Ardis.
「Mou! Ardis-san it was a trouble! 」
Ardis who had already been known as the 『Three Great Demons Subjugator』 now had a new name after the war as 『Countless Swords Sorcerer』.
As the information of Ardis frequently staying at 『Seseragi Inn』 a common knowledge, there're many people that are interested or wish to have a tie with him, and so, many people tried to look for him there.
「Well, sorry for that. 」
In any case, Seseragi Inn's final weapon (Melir's special menu) had sold ten times the volume, so it probably wasn't really bad. Though, it would be nothing but nightmares for those who ate it without any prior knowledge…….
「Anyway, there're many messages and letters that people left for Ardis-san. 」
Melir who said so went inside while Ardis sat on an empty seat and when she returned, it was with a mountain of notes and sealed letters dumped on him.
Though Ardis was reluctant, he still had to glance through them a little. After slowly verifying the sender's identity one after another, he categorized them into ones that he would read, and ones that he would just discard.
And among one. He found a message from someone he couldn't ignore.
『I will need you to return the favor now』
The sender's name is Moore. It was from the commander of the mercenary unit in the war. Those that wanted to hire him, form a party, or invitation to private army are all ignored.
Finally, there were only a few that Ardis had to reply no matter what. And among those was Moore's matter.
When Ardis left the frontline in the war, he had owed a 『Favor』 to the captain, Moore who was understanding of his reasons. If he needed Ardis to return the favor, then Ardis couldn't ignore it.
The favor that Ardis would come to know of after visiting Moore's mansion was something so troublesome that it made his face cringe.
「Ou, you're here. Sorry for the wait. 」
「Though I knew having a high rank for the army can live a good life, I didn't think it is such a good mansion. 」
「I have my salary as the captain, and also I have my fair share of earnings during my mercenary days. Though it's stupid, it won't look good if I haven't hired many. 」
I see, Ardis understood.
Many of the servants Ardis saw after entering the mansion had missing parts of their body or those that were limping. At the same time, from how their eyes shone, Ardis understood they were also once combatants. They're probably people that had been injured and can no longer fight.
They might be Moore's past comrades when he was a mercenary. The reason why he has such a big mansion might've been because of them too.
「I thought you will be here earlier though. 」
「Sorry. I wasn't around in the capital recently. I just received the message yesterday. 」
「I see. You're now a busy celebrity right. 」
Moore was smirking while poking fun at Ardis.
「Seriously. Too many invitations left and right only cause me headache. 」
「Is that so. Then what I have will be good――actually, something completely different from that. 」
「What is it? 」
「The reason why I called you here. Although you might be happy about it, it might also be something really troublesome. 」
Moore started talking about the reason why he called Ardis over with some prelude.
「Someone that was taking care of me had a favor, it's something difficult for me. So, I need your help to take care of that favor for me, that's the premise. 」
The story that had many turns made Ardis anxious. Even if one isn't a trained mercenary, a feeling like this are often right on the mark.
「What kind of favor is it? 」
Ardis who asked warily was replied with something akin to a curse from Moore.
「The role of instructing a Duke's daughter. 」
And few days after that, Ardis was moving his heavy feet heading for an upper-class mansion.
「Instructing? 」
「Yeah, instructing. 」
Rona tilted his head, not understanding.
「Not as a home tutor? 」
「They probably have other home tutors. After all, they're a duke family, I bet they have enough money and connections to make them flock over. 」
The request that Ardis received from Moore was to teach magic to the daughter of a duke family. It was a request that was for Moore originally, but he didn't have anyone to introduce as he didn't know any magicians.
And if teaching a duke's daughter, it must be someone whose identity is good enough that the duke can acknowledge. But there aren't many people who has a good background and can teach magic well in the capital too.
And those who fits those criteria are mostly already hired as an educator in the military or some other institution, there aren't any who still have time leftover to conduct private lesson.
Moore was troubled to no ends, it can be said that his connection to Ardis who is a mercenary that can use magic is his saving grace.
Although Ardis is a mercenary, he's a famed magician who had subjugated the 『Three Great Demons』 in the Kingdom. And also, his contribution in the recent war with the Empire was something no one wouldn't know. Now the rumors of his feats as 『Countless Swords Sorcerer』 are not lacking anywhere.
Of course, he's still a mercenary despite being famous. It will be the end if the duke or the daughter didn't want him as the instructor but, from how the fact that Moore knew the duke, it seems like the duke doesn't have prejudice towards mercenaries unlike normal nobles, as well as the daughter seems to be excited at the news of Ardis who was known as the Countless Swords Sorcerer instructing her too.
Ardis would be really happy if they rejected him outright then. Ardis wanted to grumble about it the whole day. But if the duke gave the approval, Ardis didn't have any reason to not accept it.
Since it was a favor to be returned to Moore, he couldn't be like the usual him to 「Who cares」.
「So depressing. 」
Ardis sighed along with a mutter. Ardis heard from Moore that the duke's daughter wants to learn 『Sword magic』 but, of course, how hard is it to learn is something Ardis knows best.
For the people of this world that has the common sense of requiring chanting to activate a magic, sword magic is probably――no, in the first place, they would find understanding the concept of 『Magic』 hard.
After all, even for Kyrill who is known as a rare prodigy in the academy had troubles understanding it. Sword magic isn't something that simple that can be learned with half assed determination.
「How should I convince them about it. 」
After his n-th time of sigh, Ardis had started patting Rona again.


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"Ooh, ah, that's how it always starts. But then later there's running and screaming."
– Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
Touchscreen wall. Interactive wall. Multi-touch control. The Minority Report experience. No matter what you call it, you can't overstate the WOW factor of touch-enabled video walls. Proper execution means starting at the root of the user experience.
Touch-Control Changes the User Experience
Let's use Angry Birds as the control variable for our user experience. With 500 million downloads and 400 billion birds shot, there's a strong chance you've played it. The concept is simple enough for a phone: touch your finger to the screen, drag a bird back, aim, release finger. Now imagine scaling this up across a 20′ x 6′ touchscreen video wall. Launching birds becomes a full-body experience requiring arm extensions and knee bending!
Let's trade out Angry Birds for a spreadsheet. Excel's user experience, designed around keyboard & mouse control, won't pair well with 20′ x 6′ touchscreen. Running back and forth like Vanna White is not the ideal workflow for Monday meetings. Everyday applications designed for touchscreens scale more easily to video walls over task-specific ones intended for desktops.
Plan it Out First
So, where does this leave us? Purpose-driven applications translate into better user experiences and should be researched and considered in early planning for a large touchscreen wall. Platforms like ThinkHub provide collaborative tool-sets great for meeting rooms. Taking things a step further, a group like SpinTouch can develop custom brand experiences for guest immersion. Having your team agree on the overall goal for interactive walls can set expectations and ensures ease of use for any user.
Technical concerns aside, addressing the user experience first can avoid a Jurassic Park level disaster. Matters regarding line of sight, scaling, and ergonomics are worth consultation by those with industry expertise. Don't put the cart before the horse. Know what your needs are before looking for a solution so the experts can better deliver on those needs with custom designs tailored just for you.


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By Ian G. Kennedy
Immerse yourself in the rich shades and textures of Tiziano Vecellio (c. 1490–1576), commonly known as Titian, and the figurehead of 16th-century Venetian painting. With his bold approach to form and startling, opulent colors, Titian worked with a number of prestigious commissions and left behind an astonishing repertoire of portraits, mythological scenes, altarpieces, and landscapes that remains one of the most important legacies of Renaissance art.
This dependable artist introduction traces Titian's complete career and its trailblazing influence on successive generations of artists, from Diego Velázquez to van Dyck. From the rippling sensuality of Venus of Urbino (c. 1538) to the airborne dynamism of Bacchus and Ariadne (1520–1523), all the major works are here, charting the artist's stylistic experimentation over time as well as his consistent and unique ability to work across genres and to bring a defining new level of emotional and spiritual aspect to his subjects.
Each book in Taschen's Basic Art series features a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance, a concise biography, and approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions.
Hardcover with jacket, 96 pages, approximately 100 illustrations with captions.
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Millions of square feet of video walls are being installed annually − and the market is enjoying double-digit growth. There are more options than ever when it comes to building large video walls for 24/7 control rooms. While some video walls must "wow" prospective viewers visually to catch their attention (i.e., advertising and digital signage), others focus on ergonomic design, functionality, serviceability, and critical data within a continually manned 24/7 decision-making environment (i.e., control room).
Only Tiled LCD, RPC (Rear Projection Cube) and LED (Direct View LED) are considered to be viable technologies for control rooms in critical infrastructure environments. These include utilities, traffic/transportation agencies, and security and surveillance centers, where having accurate, real-time data can mean the difference between life and death. Each video wall technology has its own strengths and weaknesses, so how do you determine which one is right for you?
The purchasing decision should be driven by the particular requirements of the application. That means resisting the temptation of a special sales offer, shiny new housing or initial brightness. The most important factors focus on image quality, reliability and other aspects that help you choose an option that performs consistently at optimum levels for the long term.
We believe that there are five key questions to consider when choosing a video wall for your 24/7 operation. We've rated these criteria with respect to the various video wall technologies on the market today: LCD, RPC and LED, indicating their suitability to critical infrastructure environments as follows:
GREEN – Optimal
YELLOW – Satisfactory
RED – Not Recommended
Color and brightness are of vital importance in control rooms and are critical factors in comparing displays. Most video walls provide plenty of brightness and great colors at the time of installation. But the real challenge lies in maintaining a constant image quality over the entire wall, and over time.
Here, we need to make a clear distinction between Barco products and many competing brands. Many manufacturers don't consider aging effects of their products. This means that the video wall will look great upon installation, but will grow worse over time. So let's first consider the general cases, and then elaborate on Barco's solutions.
LCD technology is popular in professional video wall applications, but also in consumer electronics. However, a television set aimed at consumers has totally different requirements than a control room display. First of all, the family TV does not play 24/7 (unless the family is particularly dysfunctional). Next to that, aging is not really an issue for a stand-alone TV set. If the brightness drops 10% and the colors shift slightly, nobody will notice. If the display is part of a video wall, however, it will not match the brightness and color settings of its neighbors anymore. The result is an unbalanced wall. This can be solved by regular time-consuming (and therefore costly) maintenance visits, which also require downtime. The same goes for projection, by the way.
Direct view LED video walls suffer less from aging effects, but here you have the challenge of batch compliance. Because LED tiles are produced in batch
Things to consider: Are the colors and brightness consistent across the wall? Do you need manual intervention to keep the wall balanced in respect to color and brightness? Will the display units still be equalized (internally consistent) five years from now? Or, even more fundamentally: is it even possible to balance these discrete image generators across an entire wall?
A display wall installed in a control room should be ergonomically friendly for the control room operators and supervisors. It is a well-known fact that the display wall should be designed for operator legibility − i.e., can he/she read the fonts?
Legibility is a function of the right combination of the desired pixel pitch plus the aggregate resolution required to display all applications across the wall. Users should also consider the screen viewing angle that enables the operator to maintain a consistent view of the display wall with limited [little or no] brightness drop-off. Proper screen selection and positioning the operator in front of the video wall will produce the most positive result.
Control rooms are built to provide situational awareness in order to facilitate fast and accurate decision-making, so uptime is of paramount importance. Failure of the video wall could lead not only to crises, but devastating financial and company image problems.
These factors are critical in developing the requirements for a 24/7 environment:
There is an inverse relationship between advances in video wall technology and the typical lifespan of the actual control room facility, i.e., video wall technology evolves much faster than the building housing the control room deteriorates. As a result of this dilemma, investment protection is often overlooked when evaluating the various video wall options.
In most cases, large screen visualization solutions have an average lifespan of eight years, but with the latest laser illuminated models, can extend to more than 11 years. But beyond the estimated lifespan, you should also consider the following factors:
Note: It is also very wise to invest in a display wall that has the ability to be upgraded over time to avoid costly re-construction work.
The cost of the video wall should be evaluated over the expected longevity of the control center – not the lifetime of a display unit. Most 24/7 control rooms typically have a lifespan of 20 years, so you should consider the total investment in the solution over this time period, factoring in total costs for procurement, operation, cooling and maintenance. Based on a lifespan of 8-11+ years for today's video walls, facilities will need to upgrade or procure an additional video wall at some point in the future.
Each of the video wall technologies require a different level of operating costs, which are driven by the following factors:
Of course there are many other factors you should consider when choosing a video wall technology. When taking the requirements of control rooms into account – and "testing" technology vs. those requirements − the most logical conclusion is that Rear Projection Cube (RPC) is the best overall solution.
The RGB Laser for 24/7 Control Rooms is THE ultimate video wall for critical infrastructure monitoring
If all of your needs point toward procuring a rear projection cube, then don't settle for anything less than Barco's RGB Laser for 24/7 Control Rooms display. Leveraging decades of experience in rear projection video wall technology, Barco evolved this solution to feature a laser light source, offering a quantum leap in performance, quality and ergonomics.


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About Me
- Eva Marie Everson
- Florida, United States
- Southern born, Southern reared. It's a quirky place and we are unique folk... These are my people and these are my stories.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday's Recipe of the Week
It's Wednesday! And that means another recipe from "Miss Betty's* handwritten recipe book dating back to the late 50s, early 60s.
Curried Rice
2 T butter
1/3 cup chopped onions
1 t salt
1/8 t black pepper
1 t curry powder
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 1/4 cup chicken stock
2 t lemon juice
Chopped parsley
Melt butter in a 2 qt. saucepan. Add chopped onions, cooking until tender and slightly yellow. Stir in salt, pepper and curry powder. Add rice. Slowly add chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn down to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat but leave lid on for at least 10 more minutes. Serve topped with chopped parsley and a generous sprinkling of paprika.
Miss Betty is the name so many called my mother, Betty Kicklighter Purvis, 1935-2010.
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Tonigh at 11 p.m. EDT on HBO, Amir Khan and Danny Garcia meet in a 140-pound title unification bout from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The show will go live two hours earlier than that on Sky Sports in the UK as well, with a bit of undercard action.
Bad Left Hook will be here with live round-by-round coverage of Khan vs Garcia, and probably at least part of the televised undercard bouts.
Khan (26-2, 18 KO) and Garcia (23-0, 14 KO) have had a fairly heated build-up to their bout, with both sides speaking confidently, and Garcia's father and trainer Angel Garcia trying to make things persona and get into the favored Brit's head.
It's definitely the biggest test of Garcia's career, as he comes off of solid wins over Kendall Holt and Erik Morales in his last two outings. Khan was originally scheduled to rematch Lamont Peterson on May 19, but Peterson failed a VADA drug test ahead of that date, and this became the new fight and date for Khan, who has not been in the ring since his controversial December loss to Peterson.
Featured on the undercard will be Fernando Guerrero, J'Leon Love, Jamie Kavanagh, and Phil Lo Greco. [ Undercard Preview ]


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October 12, 1985
The Santa Ana office of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee was bombed October 11, killing the center's director, Mr. Iskander (Alex) Odeh. The administration deeply deplores this tragic event and condemns in the strongest possible terms the criminal use of violence and terrorism to achieve political ends. To think even for a moment that there exists a justification for such heinous acts does grave injustice to the principles of political freedom upon which this country was founded.
The President extends his sincere condolences to Mr. Odeh's widow Norma and his three small daughters, as well as to other members of the family. The President has instructed that appropriate Federal authorities provide the fullest possible support to the local police investigation now underway.


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Among the tools you need to become a young entrepreneur, you need a marketing plan. You may not have even heard of marketing plans. But we promise: a solid marketing plan could be the difference between your enterprise doing fine versus your enterprise blowing up the scene.
A marketing plan doesn't have to be long, complicated, or confusing. We want to help you get your small business up and running. That means keeping it simple. Doing what you can. With a little bit of homework and research, your marketing plan can turn into your secret weapon to massive success.
Here's the bottom line: what will your customers care about? That's the message you need to figure out before you start marketing your business.
Your message should be based on the product or service you offer. The Kantner Foundation already knows you are a brilliant pre-med student with stellar A.P. scores who has come up with an exciting new way to help oncology nurses. But what does that have to do with your customers? How will your product or service make their lives better, easier, or more efficient?
When it comes to your message, brand consistency is important. Don't market your product as one thing and then change your mind and market it as another. The psychology of young entrepreneurship is that you aren't really selling a product. You're selling a solution. A way of life. A chance at happiness.
Customers don't shop logically. If that were the case no one would buy sports cars or brand-name clothes. People shop with their emotions. And the three major emotions you can aim for are:
- Happiness. Spread joy! Make people laugh! Give them a smile! Happiness is a universal desire. How will your product make customers happy? "Kids love my chair because it's exactly the right size, comfortable, and comes in their favorite colors!"
- Fear. Your customer has a very real problem. Something is wrong. Something could definitely go wrong. Thankfully, you are here to fix it and give your customer peace of mind. "I created this face mask after seeing my grandmother struggle to find one that was both secure and comfortable."
- Anger. Why does something always break? Why is it so hard to find a quality service? No one likes to be disappointed, especially for something they've just spent money on. Here you are to save the day and make life easier. "When you hire me to babysit, I'll bring a bag full of both outdoor and indoor games so they'll never be bored!"
The best marketing strategy in the world will fall flat if you aren't targeting customers. Do your classmates really care about your hearing aid recycling company? Do your neighbors need an app that tracks the number of texts a company sends to their clients?
An easy (and kinda fun) way to make sure your message hits the bullseye is to create a customer persona. The most successful young entrepreneurs know better than to cast their nets out as far and wide as possible. Narrow it down.
Instead of telling yourself that you're going to market your service to "health care workers," be more specific. Which sector of the health care system does your customer work in? How old are they and how long have they been working at this job? What is their biggest problem? How will you fix it? How will this improve their quality of life – not just at work, but overall?
Sell to a person, not a group. This way your marketing message will bring the right customers to your business. The right customers are more likely to buy your product, give you good reviews, and refer you to their peers.
The message is on-brand. You know your ideal customer like a best friend. Now what?
Get your message out there and in front of the eyeballs of your target audience. There's no point in advertising yourself in places where no one will see you. For example, older customers probably aren't going to subscribe to your TikTok channel. Younger audiences likely don't care about business cards.
The main types of marketing strategies are:
- Websites
- Social media
- Content (blogs, articles, etc.)
- Physical marketing (flyers, business cards, etc.)
As a young entrepreneur, we know you don't shy away from a little legwork and research. Knowing the best way to reach your potential customers will boost your sales significantly more than haphazardly posting on social media or handing out flyers.
Remember to make your marketing interactive. If social media is one of your marketing tools, respond to questions and comments. Keep your website and blog updated with fresh content as often as possible. Don't spam customers with emails, but don't neglect them, either.
By now you should have some idea of what you hope to get out of your marketing plan. If not, some possible goals include:
- Brand awareness
- Customer retention
- New customers
- New subscribers or followers
- Business partnerships
Having a goal is like knowing which direction to go. There may be several routes to your destination, but you still need to get there.
Marketing goals will be unique to each young entrepreneur. Your goal looks different than your friend's goal, and that's fine. Not everyone wants the same thing or has the same product (or service) to offer. What success looks like for you and your enterprise is entirely up to you. There's no right or wrong measure of success.
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Kink found in Bank of America deal
A deal between the city of Cairo and Bank of America to purchase the former bank building for use by the Georgia Department of Labor appears uncertain.
City Attorney Thomas L. Lehman briefed Cairo city councilmen Monday night concerning the ongoing negotiations with Bank of America attorneys to close on the purchase.
According to Lehman, language has been introduced in the sales contract that would require the city to close by July 31, 2011, regardless of whether or not a clearance letter from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division regarding environmental issues on the property has been issued or not.
The city had proposed dividing the property into north and south tracts and closing on the south tract, the site of a former gasoline station, once EPD gave clearance and issued a letter require no further action in environmental mitigation on the property.
"We never discussed anything any different, but I wanted to let you know that paragraph slid in there is the subject of controversy," Lehman told councilmen.
Lehman updated City Manager Chris Addleton late last week of the latest development and Addleton, who was absent Monday night, has had email correspondence with Bank of America officials.
"I don't know what their response is, but I think the city is sound in its decision not to take the property until the clearance letter has been issued. If no letter is issued, the city is stuck," Lehman said.
Mayor Richard VanLandingham agreed and he told the city council he favors exploring other options.
"The whole reason we are doing this is for the Labor Department and working to keep their office here in Cairo. There are other options we can look at. I don't think we should agree to something when it is not right. We can still take care of the Labor Department with other options if Bank of America does not cooperate, and right now Bank of America is not being reasonable," the mayor said.
The mayor said he was the first contact with Bank of America and he said bank officials were "happy" to have a buyer for the property. But now, he said, attorneys representing the bank are being "unreasonable."
Lehman said that bank attorneys have required three separate contracts. A 44-page contract covers the sale of the property; a 37-page contract is the lease allowing the bank to continue to operate the walk-up automatic teller machine on the southside of the building; and a 32-page contract is for the lease of a new drive-up ATM the bank is to erect on the southern end of the property.
Councilmen Lannis Thornton, Ernest Cloud and James H. (Jimmy) Douglas, the only councilmen present Monday night, backed the mayor and agreed the city should press for the separate closings and at the same time investigate other options.
City Clerk Carolyn Lee reported to the council that the Department of Labor has been notified of the delay and has agreed to postponing the start of the lease of the new facility until April 1, 2012. The effective date of the lease agreed to by the DOL and city earlier this year was to have been Nov. 1.
Based on the lease agreement, the DOL is prepared to pay the city a monthly rate of $4,751 to lease the Bank of America building.
The purchase price the city has agreed to pay for the former bank building is $150,00. However, the city is anticipating spending between $300,000 and $350,000 for the required renovations and alterations to the building to suit DOL requirements.
The city manager is anticipating 90 to 120 days to complete the renovations and expansion of the facility for use by the DOL.
In other business Monday night, the council:
Discussed sewer issues with Doug and Patti Spitler and Becky Teasley at 327 4th Ave. S.E. Spitler was seeking financial assistance from the city for the replacement of sewer pumps that are required to pump sewage to the city line. Mayor VanLandingham said the city could not offer assistance to one resident and not all others that depend on similar pumps. When the pump was first installed, at city expense, the pumps were guaranteed for two years, and Spitler acknowledged the first pump operated for five years before it quit.
Voted unanimously to cancel the Monday, Dec. 26, meeting due to the Christmas holiday. The council also voted to cancel the Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, meeting and authorized the city manager to reschedule it, if necessary.
Heard an update from Attorney Lehman regarding legal action taken by Elbert Walker against the city regarding the demolition of the former Chickasaw Club. Walker appealed the action taken in Cairo Municipal Court to Grady Superior Court and has now appealed to the Georgia Court of Appeals. Lehman said the appeal was not filed properly and he is preparing to file a motion to dismiss. "I should know more by the next meeting," Lehman said. The city demolished the dilapidated former night club through its nuisance abatement process.


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September was a month of physical and societal recovery after the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in the state of Texas. The southeastern regions of the state were the most heavily affected by the heavy rain events along with some areas in southcentral Texas. Hot summer conditions, non-uniform displacement of rain, and persisting drought also had notable climate impacts on society.
Special task forces in Texas continued search and rescue efforts for victims of intense flooding in the Texas Gulf Coast. Though Harvey's rains were no longer present in Texas, many roads in the Southeast flooded as the Brazos River filled beyond its banks. This river bank overflowing forced residents to remain stationary until help could arrive. Due to the large number of residents that had to be rescued, water rescues teams from Kansas sent units to assist in the process, saving over 4,000 structures and evacuating over 100 people. As of September 6, the death toll directly related to Harvey rose to 70 lives. Residents in South Texas were at risk to more possible damage due to a large scale frontal system that brought 4 inches to regions near Del Rio and Eagle Pass, with some isolated areas receiving nearly 10 inches.
Hurricane Harvey temporarily alleviated dry and hot summer conditions, but the state's climate soon recovered to warm temperatures. Hot temperatures returned to the state consistently beginning in the middle of the month. High temperatures began to creep up towards the upper 90s in San Angelo and the DFW region, a contrast to the idea that cooler temperatures had begun to set in and autumn was returning. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, a cold, snowy, and intense winter is expected for North Texas, relieving the area from the hot temperatures experienced this summer and early fall. This prediction is in stark contrast to that made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration which expects a relatively mild winter season.
Warm late-summer temperatures and lack of rain in West-Southwestern portions of the state allowed for the development of drought conditions that persisted in spite of the large amount of rain left by Hurricane Harvey. A dry fall is anticipated for the state which will lead to low production of spring bluebonnets. Areas such as the DFW through September 19 had not seen rain since August 27. Residents in San Marcos were placed under water conservation as drought rules required on September 16. The Texas Water Development Board reported that some regions were continuing recovery from Harvey's heavy rains while others experienced a growing drought due to an unseasonably dry September. 21 percent of the state has been designated some category of drought, up 8 percent from last week.


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Environmental stress, oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) polymorphism, and mental health following collective stress
We examined whether the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs53576 genotype buffers the combined impact of negative social environments (e.g., interpersonal conflict/constraint) and economic stress on post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and impaired daily functioning following collective stress (September 11th terrorist attacks). Saliva was collected by mail and used to genotype 704 respondents. Participants completed Web-based assessments of pre-9/11 mental health, acute stress 9-23 days after 9/11, the quality of social environments 1 year post-9/11, economic stress 18 months post-9/11, and PTS symptoms and impaired functioning 2 and 3 years post-9/11. Interactions between negative social environments and economic stress were examined separately based on OXTR rs53576 genotype (GG vs. any A allele). For individuals with an A allele, a negative social environment significantly increased PTS symptoms without regard to the level of economic stress experienced. However, for respondents with a GG genotype, negative social environments predicted elevated PTS symptoms only for those also experiencing high economic stress. Gender moderated associations between negative social environments, economic stress, and impaired functioning. The functioning of females was most affected by negative social environments regardless of genotype and economic stress, whereas the functioning of males was differentially susceptible to economic stress depending on OXTR genotype and negative social environments. These findings suggest that it is important to consider the combined impact of gender and ongoing stress in different domains as moderators of genetic vulnerability following collective stress.
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One of the best, and in some cases worst, things you can do in this webmaster game is selling your website. As far as I'm concerned, there is only 1 factor when it comes to selling a website you've built from the ground up: have you taken it as far as your skills & time allow you to?
If the answer is no and your site has potential for growth then it's probably not a good idea to sell.
If the answer is yes, it's time to take steps 3 & 4 👇
Unless you like the cash flow and don't plan on building more sites (which none of us do). You know damn well your head is full of new website ideas, your domain registrar is full of unused URLs, and your Semrush or Ahrefs keyword research history is a motley crew of business ideas.
General boredom
If you're anything like me, you get bored of sites quickly. Hell, right now I'm looking to start an(other) email software website.
And then you have the dip (and return)
The screenshot below is from a website that I ran for about a year before finding another idea and executing it.
It wasn't until around July 2020 that I had the idea of selling it, but looking at that unhealthy decay over the last 6 months would never be appealing to buyers.
It wasn't until a year later I pulled the trigger once I saw the resurgence of sales.
I simply wanted it gone. In hindsight January 2020 would have been prime time to sell, but who knew the 'vid would happen. Was anticipating a healthy continual uptrend.
And someone would want it. Wash the hands, done.


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Here's a list of five things to be considered while choosing an animation studio:
Portfolio – The most important thing you should consider is their portfolio. You have to ask yourself Is their work powerful enough so that it attracts the audience instantly? We understand that it is easy to get enticed by the show that animation studios set up on their website. You must avoid taking that as a total, convincing factor.
You must ask a professional studio to show you their work portfolio. A decent studio would have projects or portfolios they've handled in the past. These portfolios assist individuals with liking you to audit what all work has been handled by the experts with a reputable studio.
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Remember to check the testimonials as they play an important job. Verifying testimonials will assist you with making a decision whether to employ the company for your short animated video.
Reasonable Costs – A professional animation studio should charge a reasonable amount for the services they're serving their customers with. In the event that you run over a studio with unusually low prices, it is an indication of a warning for a non-professional studio that provides inferior quality videos.
The Story – An animated video should have the option to create a strong and a compelling bond between the brand and the watcher. Considering this, it is important for each character to be alive. You must pay attention to the details as you continue watching the samples. In case you're able to get the concealed message in the video, it shows the story was communicated in a legitimate way.
Contract – A reputable animation studio will require a contract that talks about specific terms for the undertaking. These terms include venture details, copyright issues, and payment terms.


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Mark is delighted and recommends "just getting it done" following his minimally invasive hip replacement with Dr Kristian Kley
Mark, an active and sporty 58-year-old had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his right hip.
Don't hesitate and get treated! My rationale is I lived with it and managed it for three years and it became a big feature of my daily life and it really inhibited me. It was interfering with my life. Time is precious so I advise people to get on with it, the quicker you fix it the better your life becomes
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Mark had been living with and managing pain and lack of mobility for three years which was inhibiting his enjoyment of life
He experienced a great deal of pain when walking, climbing stairs, getting on and off bikes/motor bikes and a general lack of mobility and flexibility. He had been struggling with his condition for three years doing exercise and having physiotherapy to deal with the symptoms.
He was already on a programme leading towards a hip replacement when he met Professor Adrian Wilson who he saw for advice on his knees and hips. Professor Wilson reviewed Mark's condition and gave Mark a more detailed and sophisticated diagnosis on his condition than he had previously received.
Professor Wilson also explained to Mark how he had recently had a hip replacement done by his friend and colleague Dr Kristian Kley and had made a full and complete recovery and was back operating on patients within four weeks of his joint replacement.
Mark was immediately reassured by Professor Wilson's experience and advice and decided to go ahead with a total hip replacement with Dr Kley, who uses pioneering new techniques for minimally invasive hip replacements. Mr Kley uses an OCM approach, which avoids hip dislocation, which can be a risk in conventional surgery. This approach also allows patients to make a much quicker recovery, which was of particular interest to Mark, a keen cyclist.
With this procedure, Mark expected a fast recovery, however it has exceeded his expectations as he explains: "My recovery has been much better than expected. I was walking the next morning following surgery, without crutches, albeit just for a few steps. This blew me away as I expected this to take a week. Now two weeks on I am walking with one crutch, limp free, and can walk around the house without crutches without a limp for a short period. I'm really pleased with the speed of my recovery and I hope to be on my bike within four weeks."
In terms of the pain Mark now experiences, he says: "The pain has been completely manageable throughout. I'm not really in pain at all and only if I jolt or catch it, but most of the time I am pain free."
Mark cannot speak highly enough of Dr Kley: "Kristian Kley is superb, very personable, very available. He has lots of time for you and he will call me from his mobile just to see how I am rather than having to wait for an appointment. This helps to build trust and we developed a relationship both pre and post op."
His advice for patients with similar problems is: "Don't hesitate and get treated! My rationale is I lived with it and managed it for three years and it became a big feature of my daily life and it really inhibited me. It was interfering with my life. Time is precious so I advise people to get on with it, the quicker you fix it the better your life becomes."
Dr Kley concludes: "Hip replacement patients can have an ongoing fear of their hip dislocating after surgery. The OCM approach I use is completely muscle sparing and in the cases I have performed, there has been a 0% incidence of hip dislocation."
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Friday PM update: Odell Beckham Jr. will return to the field this Sunday, per coach Kevin Stefanski. He will be needed with Farvis Landry on I.R.
Friday update: Odell Beckham Jr. is officially still a game time decision for Sunday, but reports are that he will suit up barring some unforeseen setback, per ESPN's Jake Trotter. With Beckham Jr. practicing in full this week, this appeared to be the likeliest outcome. He's still not guaranteed a full set of snaps, but he is a go.
Thursday Update: Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt told reporters that Beckham Jr. will be a game time decision for Sunday's game against Chicago, per Marla Ridenour. If he does play, however, OBJ could be a pitch count.
The Cleveland Browns are hurting at receiver with Jarvis Landry out for 3-4 weeks, but it looks like they might get Odell Beckham Jr. back in Week 3. Head coach Kevin Stefanski says that Beckham Jr. will be a "full go" at practice on Wednesday, per ESPN's Jake Trotter.
Stefanski wouldn't say if Beckham Jr. would be able to suit up on Sunday to face the Chicago Bears, but he's not ruling him out like he did last week. Beckham was ruled out early, but continued to get in limited practices as he prepared for his return from an ACL injury last season.
Beckham Jr. has been posting on social media as if this is the week he would return. With Landry going down and Beckham looking extremely close to a return, it seems inevitable, but we'll have to wait to see. A full practice designation for Wednesday would go a long way toward that becoming a reality.
Fantasy football implications
If OBJ can go in this game, we can't be certain he wouldn't be on a snap count, but with Landry out, I'd expect him to see plenty of work when he is in the game. That should make him a flex play this week if he can go.


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The Jacksonville Parks and Lake Committee spent a good portion of last night's meeting tossing around opinions for a bridge at the city's lake.
This isn't the first time committee members have brought up the bridge on West Lake Road.
During the last committee meeting, a long discussion resulted in a 3-2 vote in favor of taking plans to the council for further consideration. Due to safety concerns, the plans were held back.
The current city budget has $100,000 set aside for the bridge construction estimate, which was conducted by Benton & Associates.
Alderman Steve Warmowski says one concern was having enough room for a fire truck to operate properly in the case of an emergency.
"You don't need to take a fire truck down to the bridge if there is a bike accident or someone gets injured walking. The fire department has a policy where a pickup truck or similar vehicle can be used to go down there to turn around. Combines go down there to get in their fields. It is usable. You can turn around. The access issue is the same as any other emergency response at the lake," says Warmowski.
Footings from the dated bridge are still in place. Warmowski hopes to use this stretch of land for people to bike or walk.
"So you can walk the whole way now. If you have a city bike or mountain bike you can handle the road as it is now. As you get to the furthest south stretches of the road it is a grassy area. Right now, the majority of the people who go to the lake are those who fish or camp. There is only a small segment of the city who take advantage of probably the best recreational resource the community has. If we opened up this recreational bridge then you would have families that could go out there and have a mile segment of road with low or no traffic," says Warmowski.
Parks and Lakes Director Kelly Hall isn't opposed to the bridge, but feels the approaches on both sides need "considerable work."
"I think we should look at paths that lead to that area, so the bridge can be put in according to the timeline that we establish. We don't want it to just be a hangout and a party place. You would have a new bridge, right in the middle of the woods that leads to nowhere."
In Hall's opinion, a bike trail from the concession stand to Point 9 would serve the public better.
The next Parks and Lakes meeting was set for October 3rd at 6 p.m.


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Suicide Squad's Karen Fukuhara Cast as The Female in Amazon's 'The Boys'
Amazon continues evening the playing field between Butcher's "boys" and shady super-hero team The Seven with the casting of a female – but not just any female: we're talking The Female, super-powered assassin set to be played by Suicide Squad's Karen Fukuhara (Stray) in the streaming service's adaptation of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's comic book series The Boys. Created for series by Eric Kripke (Supernatural) and with Preacher's Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen attached, the series is set to be a co-production between Sony Pictures TV Studios, Amazon and Neal H. Moritz's Original Films.
Fukuhara's The Female is a young Asian assassin with blistering fighting skills who happens to have superpowers, and uses them for explosive evisceration. When Butcher find her, she's savage, doesn't speak and is a complete mystery. She later learns what it means to be human through her relationship with Frenchie.
The Boys also stars Jack Quaid (Rampage) as Hughie, Butcher's newest recruit who lost his girlfriend in a tragic incident with a super-hero; Laz Alonso (The Mysteries of Laura) as second-in-command Mother's Milk; Antony Starr (American Gothic) as Homelander, leader of the main superhero team, The Seven; Dominique McElligott (The Last Tycoon) as Queen Maeve, a member of The Seven; Jessie T. Usher (Survivor's Remorse) as The Seven member, A-Train, a superhero faster than a speeding train; Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl) as The Seven member The Deep, an aquatic hero; Nathan Mitchell (iZombie) as Black Noir, a masked superhero with fighting and Set martial arts skills; and Erin Moriarty (Jessica Jones) as Starlight/Annie, a young woman who can make lightning bolts flash from her eyes and dreams of being a "real superhero" like the famous Seven.
Here's an overview of the comic book series that was originally published from 2006-2012 from Wildstorm and Dynamite Entertainment:
This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the "supes" don't get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth – superpower! Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them – sometimes – need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys!