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LIEBERMAN FEELING THE COLD IN CONNECTICUT…. As the debate over health care reform in the Senate grew more intense in November and December, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) took on a very high profile. He was involved in high-level talks; he hosted several press briefings; and appeared on several national news programs. Lieberman's constituents in Connecticut had a great opportunity to see exactly what their senator was up to.
And it appears they weren't at all impressed.
Sen. Joseph Lieberman's (I-Conn.) role in upending health care negotiations is costing him dearly at home.
A new poll by Public Policy Polling has the Independent senator losing support in his home state, not just among Democrats but among independents and even Republicans as well.
More than 80 percent (81 percent) of Democrats now say they disapprove of the job Lieberman is doing with only 14 percent approving. Among Republicans, 48 percent disapprove of the senator with just 39 approving. And among independents, 61 percent disapprove of Lieberman's antics with just 32 percent approving.
"It all adds up to a 25% approval rating with 67% of his constituents giving him bad marks," the study concludes. "Barack Obama's approval rating with Connecticut Republicans is higher than Lieberman's with the state's Democrats."
It's tempting to think the Independent senator would at least have made some gains with conservative voters, who might have been pleased to see Lieberman take the lead in killing the public option. But that's the most interesting thing about the poll — he managed to lose support with every ideological and partisan group.
By negotiating in bad faith, delaying the process needlessly, ignoring his previous commitments, and removing popular provisions from the legislation, Lieberman managed to annoy everyone at the same time.
The senator won't be up for re-election until 2012, and he probably can't drop much lower than a 25% approval rating. But Lieberman had a chance to shine in the spotlight, and prove just what kind of senator he really is. Connecticut didn't like what it saw.


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The fight to stop Keystone XL is far from over.
President Obama may have delayed his decision on the pipeline, but Republicans have redoubled their efforts, and could be dangerously close to forcing its approval.
House Republicans said Friday that they are planning to push a bill to force a decision on the pipeline and strip the President's authority to make that decision. Worse, they will attach this poison pill to the President's payroll-tax and unemployment benefit extension package — considered a must-pass piece of legislation that contains crucial help for our long-term unemployed.
Tell Leaders Reid and Pelosi: No back room deals on Keystone XL!

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Understanding and predicting viscous, elastic, plastic flows
Laboratoire Jean Kuntzmann, UMR 5524 Université J. Fourier - Grenoble I and CNRS, BP 53, F-38041, Grenoble cedex 09, France
2 Laboratoire de Spectrométrie Physique, UMR 5588 Université J. Fourier - Grenoble I and CNRS, BP 87, F-38402, Martin d'Hères cedex, France
3 Institut de Physique de Rennes, UMR 6251 Université Rennes 1 and CNRS, Campus Beaulieu, Bâtiment 11A, F-35042, Rennes cedex, France
4 Physics of Geological Processes, University of Oslo, Sem Selands vei 24, NO-0316, Oslo, Norway
5 BDD, Institut Curie, CNRS UMR 3215 and INSERM U 934, 26 rue d'Ulm, F-75248, Paris cedex 05, France
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Accepted: 30 November 2010
Published online: 7 January 2011
Foams, gels, emulsions, polymer solutions, pastes and even cell assemblies display both liquid and solid mechanical properties. On a local scale, such "soft glassy" systems are disordered assemblies of deformable rearranging units, the complexity of which gives rise to their striking flow behaviour. On a global scale, experiments show that their mechanical behaviour depends on the orientation of their elastic deformation with respect to the flow direction, thus requiring a description by tensorial equations for continuous materials. However, due to their strong non-linearities, the numerous candidate models have not yet been solved in a general multi-dimensional geometry to provide stringent tests of their validity. We compute the first solutions of a continuous model for a discriminant benchmark, namely the flow around an obstacle. We compare it with experiments of a foam flow and find an excellent agreement with the spatial distribution of all important features: we accurately predict the experimental fields of velocity, elastic deformation, and plastic deformation rate in terms of magnitude, direction, and anisotropy. We analyse the role of each parameter, and demonstrate that the yield strain is the main dimensionless parameter required to characterize the materials. We evidence the dominant effect of elasticity, which explains why the stress does not depend simply on the shear rate. Our results demonstrate that the behaviour of soft glassy materials cannot be reduced to an intermediate between that of a solid and that of a liquid: the viscous, the elastic and the plastic contributions to the flow, as well as their couplings, must be treated simultaneously. Our approach opens the way to the realistic multi-dimensional prediction of complex flows encountered in geophysical, industrial and biological applications, and to the understanding of the link between structure and rheology of soft glassy systems.
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As far as most Democrats are concerned, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is one of their least favorite world leaders. Though not all of them go so far as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who scorns him as a "reactionary racist." But even those who consider themselves pro-Israel stalwarts draw the line at expressing support for Netanyahu.
Their allies in the media and the foreign policy establishment agree. Most pundits and so-called Middle East "experts" believe the Likud Party leader and his policies to be the principal obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. Many American Jews also deprecate him as a foe of liberal values whose refusal to compromise and alleged corruption is a threat to Israeli democracy.
But in the wake of the historic agreement reached last week between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to begin negotiations to normalize relations between the two countries, it's time for Netanyahu's detractors to acknowledge a truth they'd rather deny or ignore. Far from being a hard-liner or an obstacle to peace, Netanyahu is the most skillful and successful diplomat in Israel's history.
Few would dispute that as the longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history, Netanyahu is a master politician whose ability to stay on top is nothing short of remarkable.
It's also true that despite his truculent reputation, Netanyahu has been the most cautious of Israeli prime ministers when it comes to the use of military force. Unlike virtually all of his predecessors, he has been reluctant to use the Israel Defense Forces in all-out campaigns to silence attacks in the south, from Hamas-run Gaza, or in the north, from Hezbollah. Indeed, domestic critics from the left and the right have often criticized him for being too soft on terror, rather than being the warmonger depicted in the international press.
But the greatest misnomer about Netanyahu is the claim that his bluster is isolating his country.
Israel gets a vastly disproportionate share of international media attention compared to its small geographic size. But the most under-reported story in the Middle East, and perhaps the world, in the last decade has been Netanyahu's unbroken string of diplomatic successes.
Throughout the last 11 years, during which he has served as Israel's leader (he also served an earlier three-year term as prime minister from 1996 to 1999), both enemies of Israel's existence and those who claim to be its friends have consistently bashed Netanyahu. Nevertheless, during that time, he achieved wonders in establishing ties with third-world countries, as well as Eastern European nations, that were once committed to liberalizing relations with the Jewish state.
Few expected Netanyahu would be welcomed in African capitals, or that he would establish close ties with India and Eastern Europe, when he returned to power in 2009. It has been on Netanyahu's watch that Israel has achieved the unthinkable. He turned the ice-cold peace with Egypt into a close alliance. Even more astonishing has been his success in establishing de facto relations with Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, that were once vociferous opponents of Israel's existence.
Yet by making the leap—with the Trump administration's assistance—from under-the-table economic and security cooperation to full-on normalization with the UAE (with others perhaps following soon), Netanyahu has demonstrated the sort of diplomatic skill that marks him as among the most able statesmen of the era.
This is not something most Democrats—or even the majority of American Jews, who are politically liberal and identify with Netanyahu's domestic opponents—find easy to accept.
Netanyahu clashed repeatedly with President Barack Obama despite his willingness to negotiate with the Palestinians. But his insistence on stating the fact that the "land for peace" formula has been tried and proven a failure because of Palestinian intransigence and repeated rejections of peace offers is deeply irritating to those who prefer their illusions about peace over the harsh on-the-ground realities of the Middle East.
His 2015 address to a joint meeting of Congress, during which he attempted to convince the House and Senate to oppose Obama's disastrous nuclear deal with Iran, still rankles many Democrats. The prime minister has also made no secret of his closeness with President Donald Trump, who has reciprocated by being the most pro-Israel president ever to sit in the White House.
But what his American critics really can't stand is that it is Netanyahu whose ability to leverage Israel's economic and military power has broken down resistance to the Jewish state among states like the UAE.
He has had help in achieving this diplomatic miracle.
Thanks in part to rampant anti-Semitism, Israel remains unpopular in Arab and Muslim countries. But the leaders of most Arab states understand now that the Palestinians are never going to make peace, either under their current leaders or under any possible successors. They are no longer interested in giving them a blank check to continue a futile century-old war on Zionism and veto a rapprochement with Israel that is in their best interests. If their former allies have abandoned them, it is because Palestinians have shown themselves unwilling to recognize the legitimacy of a Jewish state, no matter where its borders might be drawn.
Obama's campaign to appease Iran also pushed many Arab governments into Israel's arms. The Gulf states are even more fearful than the Israelis of Tehran's quest for regional hegemony and a nuclear weapon, which Obama's deal made more rather than less likely in the long run. With Obama beginning, and Trump continuing, a policy in which the United States is pulling back from the region, the Sunni Gulf states look to Israel as a strategic ally against Iran, as well as a trading partner.
In the hands of a less adroit leader, this opportunity might have been squandered. But Netanyahu carefully nurtured the openings with the Arabs, and it is now likely that eventually most states in the region not allied with or controlled by Iran will have open relations with Israel. Indications are that other Gulf states like Bahrain and Oman may soon follow the UAE. Morocco, which has had fairly close ties with Israel for many years, is also likely to upgrade to full diplomatic relations.
Netanyahu has his faults. After 11 years in power, many Israelis are tired of him; his arrogant ease with power has led to corruption charges, which, though legally insubstantial, demonstrate the case for term limits.
But the claim that he is an opponent of Israeli democracy is absurd. Such accusations stem mainly from the fact that his liberal opponents, who largely control the country's media and judicial establishment, are frustrated by his winning democratic elections.
Democrats may look forward to a possible Biden administration that will return to the Obama policy of seeking more "daylight" between the two allies and cling to illusions about saving Israel from itself. But should he be elected president, Biden would be wise to work with Netanyahu, rather than against him, to achieve regional stability.
Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief of JNS.org and a columnist for the New York Post. Follow him on Twitter at: @jonathans_tobin.
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.


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Michael B. Jordan has been left "heartbroken" by Stan Lee's death. The Black Panther actor paid tribute to the comic book legend – who died aged 95 on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 – and praised him for "changing the face of entertainment" with his Marvel creations.
He said: "[I'm] heartbroken, honestly. "[He was] 95 years old, he lived a full life. He made an impact on so many different people literally changed the face of entertainment in so many different ways."
Lee famously had a cameo in almost every Marvel movie made and Jordan will always feel "honored" to have been in Black Panther, one of the final films he was involved in.
He added to "Entertainment Tonight," "He showed people how to dream how to escape the problems that they have and their current situations.
"[He was] so creative, so fun, It's incredible. I feel honored to be apart of one of the last films, he got a chance to be a part of. "For him to kind of see that come full circle was awesome and something I'll cherish with me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace,
Stan Lee. We lost a really really good one."
Jordan's tribute follows on from a number already paid by stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Chris Evans, who plays Captain America in his own line of movies, as well as in the Avengers ensemble movies, wrote on Twitter: "There will never be another Stan Lee. For decades he provided both young and old with adventure, escape comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship, and joy. He exuded love and kindness and will
leave an indelible mark on so, so, so many lives. Excelsior!! (sic)"
And Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds simply posted: "Damn… RIP Stan.
Thanks for everything. (sic)"
Jamie Chung, who voiced the character of Go Go in Disney animated movie Big Hero 6 – which was loosely based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, and featured a cameo role from Stan as comic book fan Fred's dad – also tweeted: "RIP Stan Lee. True legend. He spoke up against injustices through his stories; where good
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"Iron Fist" actress Rosario Dawson said: "Overwhelmed with love and
gratitude for the late, great hero, Stan Lee. Rest In Paradise. Thank you for your imagination, creativity, tenacity, inspiration, and love!!! (sic)"


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I signed up to sing Mozart's Requiem at the Oculus downtown at 7pm, but I'm feeling lazy. I will probably make myself go because I'll feel depressed if I don't and I will feel great if I do. It's part of a yearly festival called Make Music.
They've been shutting Bleecker Street off to traffic the past few weekends and musicians have been performing while the street is clear.


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Closure of FirstEnergy plants, Three Mile Island, would reverse emissions benefits gained over the last 25 years
The announced closure of four nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania will have severe environmental and economic impacts, according to a new report released today by The Brattle Group.
Specifically, these closures would likely result in an increase of over twenty million metric tons of CO2 emissions, tens of thousands of tons of incremental air pollutants, and significantly higher electricity costs to consumers. It would also put hundreds of millions in GDP and thousands of jobs at risk for residents across Ohio, Pennsylvania and the broader region.
"As this report makes clear, policymakers should take note of the critical environmental and economic contributions of our nation's nuclear plants, especially where their continued operation is threatened," noted Brattle principals and study authors Dean Murphy and Mark Berkman.
"Any discussion of Pennsylvania's and Ohio's energy futures must recognize the significant environmental and economic risks associated with allowing these four plants to close. The impending closures indicate a significant concession in their clean energy commitments."
The report, based on prior studies of the impacts of nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania, estimates that the combined impact of closing the Beaver Valley Power Station (PA), Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (OH), Perry Nuclear Generating Station (OH) and Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (PA) will include:
- Increase annual CO2 emissions by over 20 million metric tons, equivalent to 4.5 million cars on the roads and potential social costs of over $900 million per year;
- Increase annual emissions of harmful air pollutants such as SO2, NOX and particulate matter by tens of thousands of tons, with potential social costs of $170 million per year;
- Increase annual electricity costs by as much as $400 million annually for Ohio residents and $285 million for Pennsylvanians;
- Put more than 3,000 direct jobs at risk, as well as thousands of additional secondary jobs;
- Eliminate tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenues.
The increase in CO2 and several harmful air pollutants due to these closures will be a major setback to the region's efforts to reduce emissions. In 2017, these four nuclear plants provided one and a half times as much zero-emission energy as the wind and solar resources across the entire PJM region.
"Thousands of lost jobs, major hits to local tax revenues, higher electricity costs for consumers, and more harmful pollutants – any lawmaker should take steps to avoid such a situation," said Nuclear Matters Advocacy Council Member and former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH).
PJM is the largest electricity market in North America, covering all or part of 13 states including Ohio and Pennsylvania, and spanning from Illinois to New Jersey and Virginia.
The loss of these plants would quickly reverse the environmental benefits of all the PJM wind and solar resources developed in the region over the past 25 years – benefits which were supported with billions of dollars of customer and taxpayer investment through renewable energy credits and federal tax credits.
"It is imperative that we act to prevent the closures of these four nuclear plants which contribute needed diversity to Ohio and Pennsylvania's overall energy supply and provide residents a dependable power source in extreme weather situations," said Gregg.
"Following Vermont Yankee's shuttering in New England, we saw devastating effects. The loss of tax revenues forced local officials to make major budget concessions to the detriment of their residents, including cutting their municipal budget by 20 percent, drastically reducing police services and raising their property taxes by 20 percent.
Gregg adds that in the year following the closure, carbon emissions increased by 2.5 per cent due to nuclear energy being replaced by emission producing sources.
"It would be nothing short of irresponsible to allow the people of Ohio and Pennsylvania to share a similar fate," he said.
Additional findings regarding the impact of these closures from the Brattle report include:
- An electricity price increase of up to $2.43/MWh and $1.77/MWh for Ohio and Pennsylvania residents, respectively (not accounting for any financial support the plants might need to continue operating);
- Another 15 years, at the current renewable growth rate, for the region to return to the level of zero-emissions generation in 2017.
"If these plants close, the livelihoods of thousands of Ohio and Pennsylvania residents will disappear. The over 3,000 highly skilled individuals directly employed by these sites will leave to seek employment at other facilities still operating around the country," said Lonnie Stephenson, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
"In total, thousands of jobs that directly or indirectly rely on the nuclear industry in this region will be lost. Positions at nuclear plants are good, well-paying jobs for hardworking residents, and without them the fabric of these communities will be torn apart," said Gregg.


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HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software that helps heavy civil businesses streamline their operations, announces the company was named to Construction Executive's inaugural list of The Top Construction Technology Firms™. The selection was based on how these businesses continually innovate to make construction the transparent and collaborative enterprise it deserves to be.
"HCSS appears on Construction Executive's list of The Top Construction Technology Firms™ in over 50 percent of the categories, which is a huge testament to our broad offering of powerful solutions that help construction firms embrace digital processes, gain access to information from anywhere, and grow their business," said Steve McGough, President & CFO, HCSS. "Clients say that having the ability to share data between apps or while out in the field saves time and money, helping them to do more work at a lower cost."
Construction Executive divided the list of top firms into twenty-one solution segments. HCSS won in eleven of the categories for the following solutions:
- Drones and Surveying – HCSS Aerial
- Estimating and Takeoff – HCSS HeavyBid
- Project Management, Collaboration, and Scheduling – HCSS HeavyJob
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Now in its 19th year of publication, Construction Executive is the leading trade magazine about the business of construction. In its September 2021 issue, CE published a comprehensive list of The Top Construction Technology Firms™, featuring an analysis accompanied by an article in which leading technology experts discuss their construction clients' most pressing business concerns. CE developed The Top Construction Technology Firms™ list by asking hundreds of firms that provide technology and software solutions for the construction industry to complete a nomination form. The information collected included: 1) the firm's product offerings specific to the AEC Industry; 2) the user profile for each product (type and size of the firm for which the product is recommended); 3) how each product is sold (by seat, user, license, project, etc.); and 4) the number of active users within the past twelve months (by individual users and/or companies). There was no fee to participate and not every firm that completed the nomination form made this curated list. After carefully scrutinizing the data collected, CE developed its 2021 Top Construction Technology Firms list.
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Nickie Hayden: Sanctuary
A solo exhibition by the artist Nickie Hayden, a member of our Associate Gallery Artist (AGA) group at the Olivier Cornet Gallery.
Online Launch of the exhibition: Sunday 8 November in our 3D Virtual Space (which will be activated then). A special online event, including poetry reading, will take place the following week, details to be announced soon.
Availability of the show: Tuesdays to Sundays at the gallery from 1st December 2020 (or as soon as Covid Level 5 measures have been lifted). The show is also available in our 3D Virtual Space from 8 November onwards. Images of the work are also available on the exhibition's page, see link at the end of this announcement.
The exhibition will run at the gallery until 13 December.
Nickie Hayden's solo show features a series of new oil paintings, an installation and a haiku wheel. See the artist's statement below for more details. The exhibition also includes a series of limited-edition screen-prints by Catherine Ann Cullen, Theo Dorgan, Rachael Hegarty, Paula Meehan and Peter Money. The paper is Somerset, satin soft white, 300 mgs, acid free. Editioned by the artist Robert Russell in a limited edition of 20 each, numbered and signed by their authors. Priced at 50 Euro each (unframed), this is a great opportunity to acquire a poem by some of Ireland's foremost poets. Please note the proceeds from the sale of Peter Money's poem (on which the exhibition is based) will go to immigrants poets in need of support.
"My work brings together various elements within an exhibition space, creating a linked series of works using different media that invites the audience to interact and respond on an emotional level. I often invite other artists to respond and contribute elements to the exhibition that will further develop the narrative.
This exhibition and installation is a response to a poem written by the American poet Peter Money, who was taught by Allen Ginsberg. I was introduced to Money while working towards a previous exhibition that was run in the James Joyce Centre. In Peter Money's work, I found an echo of something that I was very familiar with. The poem I am responding to is called 'To The Lady in Pink Standing On Top The Bridge'. This poem describes a girl wearing a pink dress on Brooklyn Bridge. It looks as though she may jump from the bridge, and there is a person in a taxi watching this unfold. It is up to the reader to decide whether the girl decides to jump or not, and this forms the basis of the idea for my exhibition. In my interpretation she does not jump, and so the pink dress represents her sanctuary. It is this sanctuary, nourishment and inner strength that I have represented in this new body of work.
There are several elements to this project. I have made a pink tent to echo the girl's pink dress. The tent shape is geometric and strong, representing a safer and sturdier place for inner strength to evolve. The tent walls are made from Perspex filled with pink sea salt crystals, allowing the light to filter through. Crystals are known to represent grounding and strength and have a magical feel about them. I have attached collected poems within the tent on translucent paper that are in turn effected by the light. My aim is for this to feel incredibly peaceful to the audience.
Poets Theo Dorgan, Rachael Hegarty, Catherine Ann Cullen and Paula Meehan have contributed poems for this that connect with the idea of sanctuary, and I have worked with the Saol Project, a woman's group in Dublin's inner city, and they have written and contributed Haiku to the project.
Another part of the project is a Haiku wheel, an element that I have previously used in other projects. I have enlisted the help of Haiku expert Toyomi Iwawaki-Riebel, a lecturer of Japanese Studies at the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg. She has collected Haiku from poets and philosophers from all over the world. These collected Haiku have also been inspired by Money's poem and they introduce a different perspective to the project."
– Nickie Hayden
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Lower Great Southern Regional Coordination of Weedy Wattle Control 2016-2018
Weedy wattles in the Lower Great Southern Region are having a devastating impact on many areas of natural vegetation. Control of these weeds is a challenge faced by local government, state government departments, farming properties, businesses and residents. Intermittent, sporadic and uncoordinated control has lead to inefficient use of resources with limited outcomes.
In this project Green Skills will take on the coordination of control activities, so all stakeholders work together to protect our native vegetation and move towards control of these invasive species. The focus will be primarily on Acacia longifolia, but will also address other weedy Acacia species.
Biodiversity is the key value for this project. Acacia longifolia is a large tree and rapidly becomes a monoculture in this region. It also increases the nitrogen level in the soil enough to prevent the regeneration of indigenous species. Without its natural constraints, it grows to be a larger tree and sets more seed in the Great Southern area than it does around Sydney. It is currently doubling its spread in the Albany area every five years (John Moore, eBioSys survey for South Coast NRM 2010). As it is spread by birds, it is disseminated widely and can infest high value conservation areas repeatedly from a considerable distance.
The Albany hinterland, including Porongurup National Park, Torndirrup National Park, Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve and Mount Manypeaks Reserve, supports a diverse range of endemic flora and fauna species, many of which are threatened by feral animals and loss of habitat by weed incursion. As Manypeaks and Two Peoples Bay reserves are currently free of Acacia longifolia, it is essential to control populations of wattle in the vicinity.
The intended outcome of this project is to have a strong network of stakeholders, both private and public, who maintain the partnerships leading towards effective control of these woody weeds. The mapping will have ongoing benefits for all stakeholders to guide continued treatment, and monitor past work. An expectation of the project would be to have twenty 'champions' throughout the region, to continue treatment work in their local communities.
This project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government's State NRM program.


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What next Kejriwal? AAP mulls strategy as 21 MLAs disqualified
What happened
- Pranab Mukherjee rejects AAP\'s amendment to Office of Profit law
- This lads to the disqualification of 21 AAP MLAs working as parliamentary secretaries
What this means for AAP
- Disqualification of 21 MLAs could mean by-election in six months\' time
- AAP might however move court to contest this decision
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Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on
Mondaysuffered a major setback after President Praanab Mukherjee declined to give his nod to an amendment to the Office of Profit law.
The President's disapproval of the amendment has put a question mark on the fate of 21 AAP MLAs who had been appointed parliamentary secretaries by the Delhi government.
The President has sent a letter rejecting the amendment and it seems the Delhi government is likely to move court to oppose the move.
The law clearly states that holding a profit of office is in clear violation of the Constitution.
Meanwhile, the letter has been sent to the Delhi government's law department which is contemplating its next move.
AAP lashes out
Soon after the President's disapproval was made public, social media was flooded with reactions on the contentious issue.
Kejriwal lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said "किसी MLA को एक पैसा नहीं दिया, कोई ��--ाड़ी, बं��--ला- कुछ नहीं दिया। सब MLA फ़्री में काम कर रहे थे। मोदी जी कहते- सब घर बैठो, कोई काम नहीं करे��--ा" ( Didn't give money, vehicle, house to any MLA. All MLAs are working and Modiji says everybody to sit at home and don't do any work).
He went on to add that Modi doesn't work and will not let anybody else work before heading off for an emergency party meeting.
Congress leader Ajay Maken was quick to respond and tweeted: "Bill to provide car, office and amenities to 21 AAP MLAs was not only ethically but also procedurally wrong. Thus bill rejected. We welcome it!"
Among the 21 MLAs who had been appointed parliamentary secretaries for the smooth functioning of the government are Praveen Kumar, Sharad Kumar, Madan Lal, Charan Goel, Sarita Singh, Naresh Yadav, Rajesh Gupta, Alka Lamba, Adarsh Shastri, and Jarnail Singh.
What this means for Congress, BJP
Meanwhile, experts state that once the President rejects the Bill, these MLAs stand disqualified forcing by-elections in Delhi.
The prospects of by-elections has Congress and BJP smelling blood, especially the Congress that failed to open its account in the 2015 Assembly elections.
Even the BJP seems excited with the prospect considering that it only has three MLAs in the 70-member assembly and now will get the opportunity to present itself as a credible opposition.
"It is a moral defeat for Kejriwal and the AAP. It is a fall out of the party's dishonesty, anarchist mindset and undemocratic endeavour to keep its flock together by rewarding MLAs," said Vijender Gupta, BJP leader and leader of Opposition in the assembly.
Both national parties are hoping that AAP looses some seats and they can add those to their kitty.
Game of seats
On 13 March, 2015, Delhi chief minister passed an order appointing 21 party MLAs as parliamentary secretaries. These legislators were administered oath by the chief minister's office the same day.
At present, AAP has 67 seats out of 70 and ever since this controversy became public, AAP has been saying that no remuneration was paid and hence it doesn't fall under office of profit category.
Soon after, the Rashtriya Mukti Morcha (RMM) filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court challenging the government's decision.
Calling it a gross violation of Article 239 AA of the Constitution as well as the laws governing the manner in which the Delhi government is run, the petition sought disqualification of these MLAs. The next date of hearing has been set for 13 July.
The Delhi government had passed the controversial bill meant to exclude parliamentary secretaries from the office of profit in 2015 and wanted a retrospective exemption.
In such a scenario, the bill just needed an approval from the President which didn't happen.
A petition was also filed with the President who referred it to the Election Commission (EC) which is still pending.
The EC is yet to take a final call on the disqualification issue and the MLAs in question have been sent a notice to which they have responded.
Reportedly, the MLAs earlier responded to the notices sent by the EC after RMM lawyer Prashant Patel complained to the President and the poll panel.
History repeats itself?
Interestingly, in 2006, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on charges of office of profit had to resign after the Opposition claimed that since she was heading the the National Advisory Council (NAC), she was holding Office of Profit.
Amid these allegations, the Congress president resigned from NAC as well as Lok Sabha MP from Rae Bareli.
Back then, Congress led UPA government was dwelling upon bringing an ordinance to save the Congress president, but the opposition sensed the government's strategy and attacked the UPA.
Sensing trouble Sonia resigned forcing a by-election which she eventually won.
Would Arvind Kejriwal also follow Mrs Gandhi's footsteps and ask his MLAs to step down? Or would he take matters to the court which in all probability could go against him? We will have to wait and watch.
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Car repairs are, to say the least, everyone's least favorite thing. Nobody wants to spend on unexpected car repair bills… or even expected ones for that matter. If you've been seeing your local shop a lot lately, you may be wondering if maybe it's time to upgrade. If that's on your mind, I only have one question for you – how much are you spending per month on your car?
The average new car payment, according to Experian, was $554/month in the first quarter of 2019. Now, that number is a bit tricky to calculate – two people rarely pay the same amount for the same vehicle due to things like loan length, credit scores, and initial MSRP of the vehicle, but even so, it's a lot. You can expect that number to increase by about 1-2% every year, too.
So, take all the bills you've had in the last 12 months from your auto shop of choice. Add it up, divide by 12. Did you spend more or less on average than $554/month? If so, it's highly likely keeping your current wheels is the cost-efficient thing to do.
Of course, there's also non-money costs. Seeing a shop costs you your time and your energy. What may be money affordable may not be time affordable. Something to consider when debating car shopping.
Ultimately, what's "right" is different for everyone, but I hope this helps make the decision easier.


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A new study is so fascinating that we immediately wondered how it would apply to words. You, of course, are our greatest resource for insight. After you read about the experiment, help us think about how word meanings change depending on what else is going on around you.
Researchers at the Crossmodal Research Laboratory are investigating how our different senses impact each other, and they recently conducted a trial to learn how sound affects taste.
(What is this sensory confusion technically called? Synesthesia. Read more about the peculiar sensations here.)
The test subjects were given pieces of toffee. First, when they ate the toffee, low-pitched music played in headphones. Then, they ate another piece of the same toffee while high-pitched tones played. The first bite tasted more savory to the participants, and the second bite tasted sweeter.
Sounds can cue other sensory responses. As eminent psychologist Ivan Pavlov proved a century ago, bodily responses can be triggered by certain cues, what he called the "conditioned reflex". In his pivotal experiment, he proved that if you play a bell before a dog eats, the dog will associate the sound of a bell with food. In the future, if you play a bell and do not show the dog food, the dog will salivate as if food were present.
In the study with the toffee, it is unclear if the reaction is innate, or if we somehow learn to associate high-pitched sounds with sweet tastes. The study was conducted with the chefs from The Fat Duck, a famous high-end restaurant in London. What if a restaurant played lower pitched music during the main course and higher pitched music during dessert? Could that impact our dining experience?
What do we call words that mimic how they sound? Learn about a silent bag of chips that proved the rule here.
Do you think high-pitched tones make you think of sweeter flavors? Do smells, music, or other sensations affect how you understand what you read or hear? Let us know and share examples from your life!


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El Cielo Está Lleno de Luz: J. Larry Nance
The New Mexico landscape is astounding. Had Henry David Thoreau traveled first to New Mexico, it would have never occurred to him to even consider writing about politics. New Mexico is Emerson's "Nature" written larger than Ralph Waldo could ever imagine. New Mexico is color, light, heat, cold, replete with eternal themes that bombard the senses. New Mexico is El Cielo Está Lleno de Luz.


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At Willis Family Dentistry
Dr. Willis practices conservative dentistry in West Mobile and Loyd Lane, and will always attempt to save your tooth with restorative treatment before recommending an extraction. However, sometimes extracting a severely damaged or infected tooth is the best option to preserve your smile and protect your teeth. We provide gentle, informative care, and offer sedation to keep you comfortable during the extraction process.
Basic Extractions
During a basic extraction, Dr. Willis will clean your mouth and numb the area surrounding your damaged tooth. Then, he will loosen the tooth in its socket and gently extract it using professional-grade tools. To finish the procedure, the area is cleaned and sutured shut. A tooth extraction typically takes a few days to heal, and at Willis Family Dentistry we offer restorative options to replace extracted teeth once your gums recover from the procedure.
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Wisdom teeth are our final set of molars, and they usually erupt during a patient's late teens and early twenties. The majority of adults have their wisdom teeth removed because they often grow in improperly and can cause complications. Most people do not have enough room in their mouths for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, which can lead to impacted wisdom teeth or overcrowding. In some cases, these conditions can even cause tooth infections. If you or your child have erupting wisdom teeth, call us today to schedule an appointment to determine whether extraction is necessary.
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The most common reason for a tooth extraction is problematic wisdom teeth. If wisdom teeth (or third molars) are growing in improperly, an extraction may be necessary to ensure that the rest of your teeth are not negatively impacted by the growth. In other cases, an extraction may be recommended if a tooth is seriously damaged due to an oral injury, or if an infection is too severe to treat with a root canal. Extractions are also required to prepare for full-arch dentures, and for some orthodontic treatments.
Extractions at Willis Family Dentistry
Whether you suspect your wisdom teeth are growing in improperly, or you believe you may need a tooth extraction for any other reason, Dr. Willis is here to help with compassionate, gentle care. At your consultation, he will conduct a comprehensive oral exam and help you understand if extraction is the right option for you. Contact us now at (251) 660-1514 to schedule your appointment, or stop by our office at 6217 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609.


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Col. John Eidsmoe of the Foundation for Moral Law discusses the recent nationwide rioting and the president's powers to use force against such. He also discusses recent decisions by the Supreme Court and the concepts of the Grand Jury and double jeopardy contained in the Fifth Amendment.
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I've always had the mentally of when life knocks you down you get back up again. I don't know if that's because from the moment I arrived in this world I had to fight to be here. I had to fight for my life. I had to fight to be alive. I was born a fighter.
But these last few weeks I've got a bit over all of that. Over the fight. Having a chronic illness with no cure only treatments is a constant mental battle of falling down & building yourself back up. And I've fallen at the moment. I think it's because I'm coming to up one year on dialysis next week. That's over 100 times on the machine. If I being totally honestly with myself I thought I would have a kidney by now. All the doctors keep saying "oh yes your young, with your blood time it will be a short weight time". Well I have to say it doesn't feel like a short time. It feels like eternity.
I've stopped waiting for my phone to ring. I think I'm now at the point where I think it will never ring. I'm also at the point where I know I shouldn't whinge as there are many people worse off than me. I'm still alive. I can still do so many things; just not the way I want to do them. Just not on my terms. And I get so cranky & brutally tired. That's the hardest part; that I don't get to be the mother I want to be. But again I get to be a mother. So I'm very grateful.
I think the greatest gift I will ever give my children is showing them that no matter what your circumstances, no matter what life throws in your way you can always build yourself back up.
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I had wanted to try Lovage in Bakewell ever since it opened about seven months ago. I finally got to go for lunch last week. I took my Mum for a festive treat. Here's what I thought…
The background
Lovage by Lee Smith is an exciting addition to the Peak District's food scene. Chef Owner Lee Smith was a regional finalist in the 2019 series of Great British Menu. Smith was previously Head Chef at Michelin-starred Samphire in Jersey. He has also worked at the legendary Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Originally from Mansfield, Smith returned to the East Midlands to open his own restaurant. In less than a year, Lovage has earnt a spot in the prestigious Michelin Guide.
Housed in an historic building, in Bakewell town centre, Lovage successfully marries country casual with a stylish, refined elegance. Exposed beams and a beautiful parquet floor are offset by contemporary light fittings. Chic dried flowers and grasses compliment a colour palette of neutrals and deep forest green.
The menu at Lovage Bakewell
Lovage offers a set lunch menu of two courses for £29 or three courses for £34. I was delighted to learn that this can be mixed and matched between the two menus. It was also good to see a sommelier's suggestion of a wine pairing for each course of the set menu. Sadly we were both driving and so didn't partake in any wine on this occasion but I will definitely arrange a chauffeur next time!
The a la carte menu features four choices on each course. Starters range from £12 to £14, main courses from £20 for a vegetarian dish or £27 to £30 for the meat options and then desserts were typically £11 or £15 for an English cheese plate. There is also a tasting menu available in the evening.
Our experience at Lovage Bakewell
The older I get, the more I prefer a daytime jaunt with an early finish to get home and settled (I fully appreciate what an old dear this makes me seem. Believe me, I am here to embrace it!). Dining out at lunch also makes fine dining more accessible rather than reserving it for a special occasion.
We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at ease to enjoy the experience.
Prior to the starters we were served freshly baked granary bread. This was served with homemade butter, enriched with a local rapeseed oil. Both were excellent. Also accompanying was a 'snack' of a little tartlet filled with caramelised onion topped with cream cheese and truffle.
Whilst I think the set menu offers great value, there are only two choices on each course. Neither of the starters set my heart alight so I opted for an a la carte starter of beetroot, burrata, black garlic, sorrel and pine nuts. This was exceptionally well presented with deep jewel tones of beetroot and little pools of savoury black garlic. I enjoyed this dish but wished the beetroot hadn't been quite so pickled.
My Mum ordered the soup from the set menu. This was a celeriac and truffle soup, beautifully garnished with hazelnut, celery and apple. A perfect choice on a wintery day! Mum commented on the depth of flavour and the pleasingly "zingy bits".
Both of our main courses were from the set menu. I opted for the vegetarian dish of roast cauliflower served with the most delicious cauliflower puree, pistachio and pine nut butter, sea vegetables and chicory. I really enjoyed this. The cauliflower was moreish-ly buttery and off set with the piquant sea vegetable and peppery chicory. I loved the texture of the pine nuts.
My Mum ordered the chalk stream trout served with Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish. This was dressed at the table with the most vividly coloured watercress sauce. Both of the dishes were gluten free.
At this point we were both pleasantly full, so decided not to order dessert but just to proceed with coffee and petit fours. This proved to be an excellent decision on this occasion as we were served a very generously sized mince pie. This consisted of a really fresh, citrussy mincemeat encased in the most beautifully flaky pastry. There was also a delectable white chocolate fudge, served in edible rice paper.
Something I really rated at Lovage was the service. Attentive, professional but unfailing friendly. All three of the female staff were absolutely lovely and really took the time to personalise our experience.
Overall, I absolutely loved Lovage Bakewell. Not only was the food a real treat but the general vibe was spot on. I loved the décor and the service. It's not at all pretentious – but still does things 'properly'.
I went accidentally vegetarian on this occasion. I'm already looking forward to a return visit when I plan on exploring the wine list and the meat!
Go for:
Well executed fine dining in a contemporary, understated setting with immaculate service.
Lovage is situated in Bakewell town centre, DE45 1DS. There are several car parks within short walking distance. These will get busy at peak tourist times so do factor in time to park. We parked in the market place which is pay and display.
Two courses (all from the set menu, apart from one a la carte starter), a large bottle of mineral water and two coffees and petit fours came to £72, excluding tip.
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Clary sage essential oil 12 easy recipes
Clary sage is a wonderful, versatile oil, with so many different uses. I've created 12 easy recipes, using Clary sage essential oil. Click on each, to go straight to the recipe or read on to find out more about this amazing oil.
Anti-inflammatory facial massage oil
Sensitive skin facial massage oil
Hair treatment for greasy hair
Massage oil for painful joints
Cold compress for painful joints or joint inflammation
Bath oil blend for painful joints
Massage oil for tired/sore muscle spasms
Warm compress for muscle spasms
Uplifting anti-depressant massage oil
Relaxing sedating anti-anxiety massage oil
Clary sage diffuser blends
Uplifting & antidepressant diffuser blend
Calming, soothing & sedating diffuser blend
Headaches & migraine relief diffuser blend
Immune system boost diffuser blend
Clary sage essential oil
Clary sage essential oil has many therapeutic actions, which means it has a great many benefits for the body and mind. Here we are going to look at more closely at Clary sage essential oil. Each essential oil has a variety of properties, or therapeutic actions. The therapeutic actions of Clary sage are;
- Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation
- Antispasmodic – calms and slow muscle spasms
- Antiviral – reduces or prevents virus
- Relaxing – has a general relaxing effect on the body or particular area
- Rubeifacient – warms the area of application, increases blood circulation
- Sedative – has a sedating and calming effect on the body and mind
- Uplifting – helps positive thinking and lifts the emotions
Clary sage is the essential oil taken from the leaves and flowers of the sage herb. It is widely grown and cultivated in places such as England, Russia, Morocco, France, Italy and Spain.
It is quite a different plant to the more well-known sage herb that we are familiar with, that we use in many daily cooking dishes. Their chemical components are different, meaning they will have quite different effects on the body and mind.
(This article contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
What other essential oils does clary sage blend well with?
The oil's aroma is a definite herby smell; I liken it to a lighter version of tea tree, with a hint of citrus.
Due to its herby fragrance Clary sage blends well with many other different oils to create super therapeutic blends and wonderful aromas.
- Juniper
- Geranium
- Sandalwood
- Cedarwood
- Jasmine
- Orange
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
- Lemongrass
Clary sage essential oil for the skin
Clary sage is good at reducing inflammation on the skin, so good for sensitive skin conditions, as well as issues such as acne and boils. It also helps with excess oil on the skin and hair. You can use clary sage for the skin in the following ways;
- Blending with an oil for facial massage
- Add to a facial product to apply directly on inflammation
- Add to shampoo or conditioner
Anti-inflammatory facial massage oil
- 10ml Rosehip oil
- 2 drops clary sage
- 2 drops bergamot
Massage a small amount in to the skin, daily, preferably in the evening, to reduce irritated skin conditions. Rosehip is a great carrier oil as it also has anti-inflammatory properties, while being packed with essential Vitamin E. For further information and techniques on blending, read here.
Sensitive skin facial massage oil
- 10ml sea buckthorn oil
- 2 drops clary sage
- 2 drops chamomile
Sea buckthorn oil is ideal for sensitive skins, due to its calming and soothing properties. Use a small amount daily to soothe sensitised skin.
Hair growth treatment
- 10ml Argan oil
- 2 drops clary sage
- 2 drops rosemary
Argan oil is known to give hair strength and shine. Use this oil, before you wash and condition your hair. Leave it on as a hair mask for longer if required.
Hair treatment for greasy hair
- 10ml Argan oil
- 2 drops clary sage
- 2 drops lemon
Use this oil to massage into dry roots before washing your hair.
Clary sage essential oil for bones
Clary sage is good for easing the pain of painful joints so would be ideal blended with other analgesic oils to massage into affected areas. Clary sage is also effective at treating back pain. Use Clary Sage in any of the following ways for bones;
- Blend with a massage oil for massaging the affected area
- Cold compress
- Blend a bath oil
Massage oil for painful joints
- 50ml Sweet almond oil
- 8 drops clary sage
- 8 drops chamomile
- 8 drops pine
Simply blend the oils together in an amber tinted pump bottle, and massage a small amount into the affected area as needed.
Cold compress for painful joints & joint inflammation
Soft cloths, cold water, clary sage, rosemary & lemon
Mix 10 drops of each of the essential oils into some cold water. Immerse the soft cloths into the water, wring out and apply on the affected area. These soft muslin cloths are ideal to use for compresses.
Bath oil blend for painful joints
- 25ml soybean oil
- 25ml sweet almond oil
- 8 drops clary sage
- 6 drops black pepper
- 8 drops lemon
Mix the carrier oils together with the essential oils in a tinted amber pump bottle, and massage a small amount into the affected area as needed. For long term joint pain or problems, this oil can be used daily.
Clary essential oils for muscles
Due to its antispasmodic properties clary sage is very good at relaxing muscles, reduced muscle spasms and relieving muscle fatigue – ideal for the sports person!
- Blend with a massage oil for massaging the affected area
- Warm compress
Massage oil for tired & sore muscles/muscle spasms
- 50ml sweet almond oil
- 8 drops clary sage
- 8 drops basil
- 8 drops lavender
Blend the oils together in an amber tinted bottle with pump and massage into the affected areas as needed. Alternatively use this as an all over massage oil/moisturiser, if you workout daily.
Warm compress for muscle spasms
Soft cloths, warm water, clary sage, basil, lavender,
Mix 8 drops of each oil into some warm water, immerse the cloths to soak, wring out and apply to the affected area for as long as needed. These soft cloths are ideal for compresses.
Clary sage essential oil for hormones
An excellent oil for hormonal issues especially during menopause while relieving the pain and symptoms of PMT. It is particularly useful for helping with hot flushes. It is useful to use for those that have very irregular or scanty periods. Clary sage must not be used during pregnancy.
- Warm compress
- Massage oil
Warm compress for PMT
Soft cloths, warm water, clary sage, chamomile & mandarin
Mix 8 drops of each oil in some warm water. Immerse the cloths in the water and apply to the abdomen. Leave as long as necessary or replenish with more water. These soft muslin cloths are ideal for compresses.
Hormonal balance massage oil
- 50ml sweet almond oil
- 8 drops clary sage
- 8 drops bergamot
- 8 drops geranium
Simply mix the carrier oil with the essential oils in an amber tinted bottle and use to massage into the skin regularly to help regulate hormones.
Clary sage essential oil for anxiety & depression
Clary sage is great at uplifting the mood and promoting feelings of well-being and euphoria, making it a great oil for depression or low mood. In contrast, it is soothing for anxiety and panic attacks, tension and stress. Its sedating and relaxing properties, allow these issues to be soothed and relaxed. Clary sage is also effective at treating headaches and migraines. It is a good oil for fortifying a person after illness or during convalescing.
- Burn in a diffuser
- Blend with an oil for massage
- Cool compress
Uplifting/anti-depressant massage oil
- 50ml sweet almond oil
- 8 drops clary sage
- 8 drops grapefruit
- 8 drops lavender
Mix the oils together in an amber, tinted bottle, and use daily, or whenever needed. This oil can be used as an all over body oil, or a smaller amount mixed with your normal body lotion.
Relaxing/sedating/anti-anxiety massage oil
- 50ml sweet almond oil
- 8 drops clary sage
- 8 drops sandalwood
- 8 drops mandarin
A lovely soothing oil, best applied at night to get the benefits from its relaxing properties. Blend the oils together in an amber, tinted bottle.
Clary sage for the immune system
Clary sage strengthens the immune system making it a useful oil for the weak, elderly or convalescing. An ideal way of benefitting from clary sage for the immune system is to use a diffuser or burner and inhale the aromas. See below for a specific diffuser blend.
Clary sage Diffuser blend recipes
Uplifting/antidepressant blend – Clary sage, Orange, Lemon
Calming, soothing, sedating blend – Clary sage, Lavender, Marjoram
Headaches/migraine blend – Clary sage, Chamomile, Lavender
Immune system blend #1 – Clary sage, Melissa, Lemon
Immune system blend #2 – Clary sage, Bergamot, Rosemary
Precautions of clary sage essential oil
Clary sage should not be used during pregnancy. If pregnant, please consult your doctor with regards the use of the other oils mentioned in this article.
It should also be avoided before or after consuming alcohol, as the oil increases the effect of alcohol.
If ever in any doubt of the use of any of the essential oils, please consult your local practitioner or contact me for a proper consultation, or contact your doctor for advise.
As mentioned before, using essential oils to relieve stomach issues, should be a temporary measure. If you are suffering long-term or sudden changes in stomach/bowel condition. Please consult your doctor.
|About the Author
Alison Angold is a fully qualified (certified) beauty therapist, massage therapist, and aromatherapist from the UK. She has over 25 years of experience in this industry and has worked in a variety of beauty salons, spa's as well as running her own successful beauty and massage business. Her career has allowed her to treat many, many clients, with skincare concerns, medical conditions, and a whole variety of other ailments and issues, which has enabled her to work closely with essential oils, prescribing specific blends for these clients to help with these conditions. Her qualifications in the use of essential oils and aromatherapy, allow her to share this knowledge with others, in a safe, reliable way.


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To learn more about starting out in the VLN, there is a wealth of material in the Getting started on the VLN group. So join this space and set your notifications (Account) for updates. Here clusters will find support for:
Building a profile, finding people, Joining and creating groups, setting up your dashboard, notifications and permissions.
Below is a simple 'how to' movie to show ICT PD clusters how to create a profile and set up a group. This will need to be ready, so that you can upload your reflective summary into VLN the for the June milestone report.
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The Proof Is In The Paint
Our unique formula provides a self-healing galvanic film that is impossible for others to match. The ZRC difference is made possible by ZRC's high zinc content (95% by weight in the dried film) of "ultra-pure" zinc dust (ASTM D520 Type III) and proprietary, non-encapsulating binder. Here's why ZRC and GALVILITE are superior.
How does ZRC work?
"Ultra pure" Zinc dust is integrated with our trade secret organic binder. This binder allows the zinc particles to remain in contact with each other so that the ZRC is anodic to the base metal, thereby imparting true galvanic action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ZRC?
ZRC is the brand of the highest quality zinc-rich coatings on the market containing 95% "ultra-pure" zinc dust by weight in the dried film. They bond to clean iron, steel, or aluminum to provide maximum protection against rust and rust creepage through "galvanic action". The ZRC product lines consist of ZRC®, GALVILITE®, ZRC®221, and ZERO VOC ZRC. ZRC Worldwide has been registered to the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001 Series Standards for Quality.
What are the major uses for ZRC's zinc-rich coatings?
ZRC is widely used to prevent rust and rust creepage in place of hot-dip galvanizing, as well as the following major uses:
High-performance base coat for a variety of topcoats
Repair of damaged hot-dip galvanizing, Galvalume®, and zinc metalizing
Regalvanizing worn hot-dip galvanizing, Galvalume®, and zinc metalizing
Repair of weldments on galvanized material
Repair of damaged inorganic zinc coatings.
How does ZRC work?
"Ultra pure" Zinc dust is integrated with our trade secret organic binder. This binder allows the zinc particles to remain in contact with each other so that the ZRC is anodic to the base metal, thereby imparting true galvanic action.
Is ZRC a paint?
No. Although ZRC is commonly applied like a paint (brush, roller, aerosol, compressor type or airless sprayer) it is unlike any type of paint because it provides galvanic action and will not allow any rust creepage. Please refer to our "Guide to spray application of ZRC" if you plan to spray ZRC. Paint (any sort of paint) gives only skin-type protection. If this skin is broken, it not only rusts at the break but also allows rust to creep under the film.
Is ZRC equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing?
Yes. Based upon the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. original (Dated 9/3/58) and continuing yearly re-examination Component Testing Program (#58c2975), ZRC is recognized as an equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing. To our knowledge, ZRC is the only cold galvanizing compound to be considered a recognized component under the Component Program of U.L., Inc.
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Where can I buy ZRC?
ZRC products are non-hazardous for ground transportation, so they can be shipped by UPS as well as a common carrier, factory direct or through our worldwide network of authorized distributors. No minimum order requirements for factory direct shipments paid by MasterCard, Visa, American Express, COD or Prepaid orders and strive to ship within 48 hours of receipt of order. Call our Customer Service Department 1-800-831-3275 or send an email request for your nearest ZRC distributor. Because it works! It is the only cold galvanizing compound on the market that is ISO 9001 registered, U.L. approved and recognized as an equivalent to hot-dip galvanizing. Its low VOC levels are accepted in all 50 states and it is non-hazardous for ground transportation. If you are considering a different brand, check the technical data, specifically the salt-fog corrosion tests, to determine how it compares to ZRC. We think that when it comes to protecting your metals, it makes sense to use the very best.
In most coating jobs, labor is the most expensive element. So, use your labor wisely by applying the maximum protection possible - ZRC and GALVILITE cold galvanizing compound.
What specifications does ZRC meet?
ZRC meets and exceeds Fed. Spec. DOD-P-21035a, The Department of Defense galvanizing repair spec.
ZRC meets and exceeds military specification Mil-P-26915a, the USAF zinc-dust spec.
ZRC may be used under military specification Mil-P-26433 for tower protection - temperate & arctic.
ZRC passed the Preece Test ASTM Des. A239 for hot-dip galvanizing.
ZRC passes 3,000 hours of salt spray testing without failure (ASTM-B117-73).
ZRC resists intermittent dry-heat temperatures up to 750 ° F.
ZRC meets and exceeds Canadian Government Spec. 1-GP-181a for hot-dip repair.
ZRC meets and exceeds ASTM Des. A-780 (standard practice for repair of damaged hot-dip galvanized coatings).
ZRC compound is authorized for food contact under Federal Regulation 21 CFR 175.390 for use as a coating on bulk re-usable containers intended for storing, handling and transporting food.
ZRC compound is recognized under the component program of Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. MH7035, and is retested by U.L. every year.
ZRC compound is chemically accepted by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It may be used in processing or storage areas for meat or poultry food products prepared under federal inspection.
ZRC meets and exceeds SSPC-Paint 20 ( Specification for zinc-rich primers)
ZRC meets and exceeds SSPC-Paint 29 ( Specification for zinc dust sacrificial primer, performance-based.)
ZRC meets and exceeds the requirements of Specification ISO 8179-2, Zinc-Rich Paints
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Quotes from Our Customers
It's no secret we're the industry-leading solution that lasts. Here's what our customers have to say.
Because of my experience in the field with this product, I always recommend ZRC in corrosive applications. I've used ZRC to regalvanize radar towers and catwalk gratings for the Navy at the base in Winter Harbor, Maine. I also used it on metal roofs and on salt water cookers at a canning company. In all cases, it has provided five years or more of rust-free protection.
Of all the painting systems I have used to protect ironwork in the past ten years, ZRC topcoated with epoxy works the best — even in highly corrosive, humid environments.
The main advantage of ZRC was that it allowed us to provide galvanized protection on site without delays to the project. Another important factor in specifying ZRC is its true cathodic action. With the volume of heavy traffic passing through the transit shed doors, it is likely they will be scratched. ZRC should provide zinc protection even when the doors are scratched to bare metal.


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Analytical Chemistry
- ECTS credits10
- Teaching semesterSpring
- Course codeKJEM250
- Number of semesters1
- LanguageNorwegian
- Resources
Main content
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Teaching semester
Spring (limited capacity).
Objectives and Content
The course give an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic compounds in common sample matrices like air, water, solid materials and biological tissues. Different steps in the analytical process will be treated, such as sampling, sample preparation, chemical and instrumental analysis, quality assurance, and evaluation and reporting of analytical results. The students will work with both natural and prepared samples in the laboratory course.
Learning Outcomes
The student
- can explain the principles of the most common methodologies in quantitative chemical analysis
- can give examples of applications of the most methodologies in quantitative chemical analysis
- can explain the most common sources of analytical error and propose measures to avoid them
- can apply written procedures to perform accurate quantitative measurements at the laboratory
The student
- can calculate analytical results based on common principles of quantification
- can assess the quality of the result of an analysis
- can apply written procedures to perform precise quantitative measurements in a laboratory
General competence
The student
- can plan and perform precise work in a laboratory
- has knowledge of basic statistical methods
Required Previous Knowledge
KJEM110, KJEM131, or equivalent
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
K241: 10stp, FARM250: 10stp
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- In order to obtain approval of the mandatory activities, and therefore gain access to the final exam, one must submit mandatory assignments of a satisfactory standard within the set deadlines. mandatory assignments should be your own work.
- Serious violations of the HSE rules will lead to a loss of the right to compete the laboratory course.
- It is not possible to use more than 3 attempts (semesters) to complete the laboratory course.
Forms of Assessment
Digital Written examination (4 hours).
Examination Support Material
Basic non-programmable calculator in accordance with faculty regulations
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.
Course Coordinator
Contact information for the course coordinator is available at «Mitt UiB», alternatively contact the student advisor.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Department of Chemistry are administratively responsible for the course.
Exam information
For written exams, please note that the start time may change from 09:00 to 15:00 or vice versa until 14 days prior to the exam.
Type of assessment: Written examination
- Date
- 12.06.2023, 09:00
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Withdrawal deadline
- 29.05.2023
- Examination system
- Inspera
- Digital exam
- Location
- Solheimsgt. 18 (Administrasjonsbygget), SOL 2. etg.


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There are still a few weekends of summer vacation left before school starts, and hungry North Carolinians are in luck — the state has a bevy of delicious destinations from the mountains to the coast. This is the first in a new Eater Carolina series that focuses on some lesser-visited destinations, all within two to three hours from either the Charlotte region or the Triangle. From a day-trip to a weekend stay, each location offers something unique, different, and most importantly, tasty.
Fayetteville is known for many things — almost being the capital of North Carolina, the home of Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world, and an undeserved reputation for being a bit seedy. What most people don't know about Fayetteville is that it could easily rank towards the top of a list of the most diverse restaurant scenes in the state. At just an hour and a half from the Triangle, Fayetteville offers a myriad of options for hungry visitors from downtown eateries to craft breweries, and spread among the strip malls surrounding the city center are some of the most diverse restaurants in North Carolina.
Any visit to Fayetteville should start with Eater Carolina's map of must-visit Fay restaurants. Visitors can quite literally eat around the world here, starting with breakfast at a German bakery, lunch at a classic Southern barbecue joint, and dinner at a hidden Thai-Laotian gem. A day trip can be extended to an overnight stay at a historic bed & breakfast, a must for those who truly want to do a deep dive into the city's culinary scene.
A Fayetteville morning can start with breakfast and coffee at The Coffee Scene, a local institution on Morganton Road that recently opened a second location downtown in the recently renovated historic Prince Charles Hotel building. MaryBill's Cafe and Elbow Room in the Eutaw North Shopping Center serves affordable breakfast platters and sandwiches starting at 7 a.m. Kinlaw's Welcome Grill, the down-home restaurant sister to the butcher and country store of the same name just down the road, offers a menu of breakfast meats and sides for a choose-your-own breakfast adventure.
No trip to Fayetteville would be complete without visiting Dirtbag Ales Brewery, a great afternoon outing for lunch and a beer or two. This Black and veteran-owned brewery offers award-winning beers in a massive complex complete with outdoor seating for hundreds, a playground, and a dog park. Napkins serves up crowd-pleasing burgers and sandwiches, and the Sunday farmers market attracts vendors from across the region as well as numerous food trucks.
For dinner the Downtown Fayetteville Cool Spring District has restaurant options for everyone. Both Antonella's and Pierro's offer classic Italian cuisine, while Huske Hardware House and Gaston Brewing have the pub grub and craft beer crowd covered. Circa 1800 serves craft cocktails paired with internationally-influenced dishes perfect for sharing. Thursdays during home games for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers minor league baseball team at Segra Stadium are "Thirsty Thursdays", with cheap beer and classic stadium food.
And end-of-the-day dinner can also be found in one of the many strip malls surrounding the downtown core. At first glance it might seem like only generic chain restaurants, but a closer inspection reveals a variety of cuisines that makes Epcot's World Showcase look like a sad mall food court. Cliffdale Square (5945 Cliffdale Road) has four different cuisines in one spot (German, Indian, Puerto Rican, Japanese), with a Turkish/Indian grocery store just across the street. There's Afghan Kabob a short drive up the road from Gusto Napoletano, a Neapolitan pizzeria that received authentication from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. East Asian cuisine (Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese) can be found around almost any corner, and lovers of Lebanese-influenced Middle Eastern cuisine head to Pharaoh's Village.
What to Do
There's more to Fayetteville than just good food. Check out the Airborne & Special Operations Museum at the northwest corner of downtown for a peek into the city's storied military history. Kids and adults alike will love the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens on the banks of the Cape Fear River — if the walk around the gardens works up an appetite there is the Garden Cafe which serves salads and sandwiches that can be enjoyed on the expansive patio overlooking the main garden.
Downtown Fayetteville often has public art installations, which when combined with a little shopping at some of the boutiques lining Hay Street (Turner Lane and Hummingbird Candle Co. are two local favorites) make for a great afternoon. Relax after shopping with a glass of wine or two at the Wine Cafe. At the center of town lies the Historic Market House, a Fayetteville icon with a controversial past as a location where slaves were once sold.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love Carvers Creek State Park, the newest state park in North Carolina and centered on the historic Long Valley Farm, a retreat for members of the Rockefeller family. Adventures on the water can be had by getting in touch with Spring Lake Outpost, which operates near-daily kayak and canoe trips in the region. The Visit Fayetteville website has plenty of additional suggestions for activities and sightseeing.
Make It An Overnight
Turning a day trip to Fayetteville into an overnight stay is easy — with its location alongside I-95 there are plenty of brand name hotel chains to choose from. Travelers looking to stay a bit closer to downtown and have a more boutique experience might opt for The MacPherson House, a restored 1920 mansion in the Haymount neighborhood just a few blocks from the center of town. Owners Katy and Michael Stevick have transformed the house into a cozy five room bed and breakfast complete with an on-site yoga studio.
On the Horizon
Fayetteville might be overlooked in terms of a vacation destination, but all of the city's activities extensive dining options can be accessed with just a short drive from the Triangle. Rumor has it an elevated farm-to-table restaurant is on the horizon for downtown, and there are plans to convert an old gas station into the Haymount Truck Stop, a food truck hub, complete with outdoor seating and bar.


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Zombie Castaways is a sophisticated city-planning simulator, made in a curious and unusual setting. This genre was popular on all gaming platforms for a long time. Such projects have become a favorite pastime for those users who don't have enough free time. The product in question stands out against the background of other farm-like games due to unique theme selected here. Here you play not as a smiling farmer, but as a real zombie, who with all his might wants to become a normal person again. By the way, if you are interested in the zombie theme, you can play Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare. For fans of economic simulators, we recommend Hotel Empire Tycoon.
Overall Info
|127 Mb
|MOD Info
|Unlimited Money
|Requires Android
Zombie Castaways has 10 million downloads on Google Play. Find out why users like the game so much from our review.
Develop your own zombie farm with unusual plants
Your epic adventure in Zombie Castaways begins on one small island where you need to earn your first capital and build a boat for travel. We should note right away that over the five years of the project's existence the number of islands has grown to several dozen. Each piece of land is a unique location where you can find a variety of plants and rare vegetable crops. Unlock dozens of different types of plants during the walkthrough and make your farm the most fertile.
Build epic buildings on your island
Zombie Castaways uses quite interesting mechanics to construct buildings. You place only the foundation of the building on the map, and then fill it with various resources. The most interesting thing is that the resources here can be very different. Both wood, stone and shells with horseshoes are used. You can find such rarities in treasure chests, but you can also ask your friends who also spend time in Zombie Castaways.
Hire unique zombie helpers to equip your farm
Hardworking zombies can help you on your journey. In total, you can find five types of zombie artisans here: lumberjacks, stonecutters, anglers, treasure hunters and cooks. Artisans hide in different parts of the island, so you need to clear the area to find new helpers. Gather your own squad of top-notch zombie workers who will help you cook, clear the area for buildings, fish, harvest and much more. The revived dead may not differ in intelligence, but they are hardworking, as you can see for yourself.
Help your hero become human again and find love
The plot of Zombie Castaways begins with a simple and unremarkable zombie falling in love with a beautiful girl. Naturally, there can be no love between a man and a zombie, so the main character decides to go to uninhabited islands to find Zombium. This is a magic potion that can turn bloodthirsty monsters into people. The whole purpose of your gameplay comes down to traveling to the islands previously inhabited by an ancient civilization with secret magical knowledge. Eventually you will reach the cherished elixir and could find your happiness by becoming a human.
Graphics and Sound
Funny characters in Zombie Castaways, cartoony, colorful graphics and entertaining gameplay won't leave any gamer indifferent. Moreover, the perky and funny soundtrack allows the player to plunge headlong into the history of the hapless zombie and his farm.
Mod Description
Zombie Castaways is free to play, although there is place for donations for which you can buy in-game currency. However, you have the opportunity to download our mod and get access to unlimited money in order to equip your island the way you want it, and not the way money allows.
Mod Testing
Based on the results of checking the unlimited money feature in Zombie Castaways, our team concludes that everything stated is true. Mod works safely and without any complaints. We have repeatedly tested the game by antivirus, so you won't have any problems using it. The money appears on the gamer account immediately after installation.
Gameplay Tips
The gameplay, despite the genre is quite mobile and captivating from the first seconds thanks to gifts and contests. By the way, right after the first launch you find a daily roulette. This is a great way to get free gold or useful prizes in the form of collectibles, rare seeds, fertilizers or consumables. Zombie Castaways also has established bonuses, as they increase every day. You just have to log in regularly in order to achieve the highest reward.
At the bottom of the screen, you can find some sections: gifts, collections, recipes, tasks and new. You receive gifts not only daily, there are also gifts for reaching new levels, completed challenges, time spent, etc., so check this section more often. Collections are special items that you can find on islands or when clearing territories. Having collected their full set, which usually consists of 4-10 units, you can pick up the provided reward.
Recipes is a separate huge section in Zombie Castaways, where you have access to different dishes and teas based on different ingredients. Depending on the level, you are able to open more and more complex manuals and cook with their help. The section conveniently highlights the ingredients required for creation. As for the tasks, everything is very simple here, as you choose the quest you like. It can be anything, starting from harvesting and ending with the construction of a new structure. Complete it and then hand it over for a reward.
Over time, you discover a new island covered with ice. Then you find another one. Thus, the gameplay is not limited to one albeit large location – you have to keep an eye on many islands and try to bring them to prosperity.
Our Summary
Zombie Castaways is a great, colorful game with a colorful design and economic component. It is perfect for spending time in it as needed. Both adults and children can enjoy the game.
How to install Zombie Castaways Mod?
We made everything to ease downloading process for every visitor of our website. However, if you download modded game from third party sources for a first time, the following how-to-do guide can be useful for you:
- Press download APK button to start download process.
- After its completion, open your file manager and select the necessary file zombie-castaways-technifiser.com.apk.
- In case of installing APK file for the first time, your device may ask you several permissions. In order to allow installation process you have to open device settings and switch on "Allow from this source" tab.
- After the game installation completion, it becomes available for playing!
Don't forget to delete the original version of Zombie Castaways before installing our modified version to prevent errors during installation process.