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*There really hasn't been anything exciting in terms of photography happening with me at the moment. I haven't really been out and about taking photos, mostly because Dean and I have been very busy with 'life'. This Saturday is our engagement party, and between family events (not very interesting) and getting ready for the party, we've been flat out.
Recently (last week) Black Friday happened, and then this week Cyber Monday. As a result, I ended up buying a bit more than we needed on Amazon. As part of this endeavour, I have purchased a studio backdrop, studio lights and light stands with umbrellas. From those, only the stands with umbrellas have not arrived. I have put together the studio backdrop and the lights (although no bulbs at the moment) and it's pretty great.
I will take the opportunity of the engagement party and set up the backdrop with my small camera (D3300) and a light (on another regular tripod) and allow people to take remote (control) photos of themselves against the black backdrop. Something like what celebrities do at events (except this won't have the event name and sponsors in the background). It will the first time I use my new stuff. I am very excited about it and will post the results online (with people's permission).
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Thinking of getting your first tattoo? Bishop's Tattoo has some advice to think about
Tattoos have become a big part of modern day culture, with their popularity rising as a way to express yourself. And Halifax has a considerable tattoo businesses and talent to help get you started.
Tattoos, however, shouldn't be jumped into without thought. So we asked Mike Bishop, a local tattoo artist out of Bishop's Tattoo in Dartmouth, his thoughts on what a person should consider before getting inked. Here are a few pointers.
#1. Research your artist: Halifax has many shops that offer a wide variety of tattoo styles, some offering specific styles such as American traditional, Japanese or more. And every tattoo artist may have a specific style appealing to what you want, or if you aren't sure what exactly your first tattoo will be, gathering information about what's available can help you narrow down your options. Tattoo artists should generally have a portfolio available for viewing. This can be online, in person at the shop, or both.
Find out if a specific artist catches your eye, and then look into reviews and really get to know who may be putting your ink in. And many artists will offer free consultations, so make sure you go in and do your research if you plan on moving ahead.
#2. Location, location, location! Where do you want your first tattoo? And keep in mind, some artists may be reluctant to put tattoos in places that are still less desirable for a first tattoo. Neck, face, and hand tattoos are areas where some artists may refuse to work on, otherwisse, consider long term consequences of where your tattoo will be visible by others. And also, some areas are very painful to have tattooed, such as on the ribs. If you haven't had tattoos before, this can cause an immediate shock and make your experience very unpleasant.
#3. Size and Type: Another few things to consider when planning on your first tattoo is to consider a reasonable sized tattoo. Can it be finished in one sitting or will it require several sittings? And some tattoos to consider avoiding would be very personal tattoos, such as a young couple in love wanting each others names. Not that this is always a bad thing, but remember, although tattoo removal can be available, it is expensive and painful. If down the road you decide that your first tattoo was a mistake, which hindsight is always 20/20, you may be in a difficult situation.
#4. Price: Most tattoo shops have set prices for certain types of tattoos and hourly rates for other types of tattoos. Consider that while researching your type of tattoo for your first bit of ink.
#5. Health and Aftercare: This is a big one, and should be included as part of your research into a specific artist or shop. Many factors have to be considered before getting a tattoo, and an easily overlooked subject is health. For example, shops use a variety of products during and after the whole tattooing process. From the gloves the artist uses to the bandages and lotions used afterwards, it can be easy to forget that allergies to certain substances can cause a very real and very painful reaction. Specifically, latex allergies which can be found in the gloves used to the bandages used afterwards. Also, certain types of low end medicated lotions which can cause reaction in the subject. If you have any type of allergy it is important to bring this up during your consultation with the artist. In many cases, a tattoo shop may have variety in the gear they use which will make your first experience more of a pleasant one and less of a nightmare. And following the advice of the tattoo artist afterwards is important to the healing process and overall end result of the new ink.
Other health issues should be addressed if needed, including disclosing any medications that may cause thin blood, skin conditions that may cause extreme pain and/ or difficulty to work on, and any other conditions that should be disclosed to your artist (or vice versa).
#6. Some other stuff: A few other pointers that Mike wanted to mention are as follows. For one, many tattoo artists do not enjoy tattooing on the impaired. Drugs and alcohol can have many different affects on subjects, including thinner blood and twitchy or hyper activity. This can cause a bad experience for both the artist and the subject and may likely end in a poorly executed tattoo. And speaking of which, everyone tolerates tattoos differently. Know that you will be sitting for a period of time having various needle types buzzing your skin, so be prepared mentally to sit still and allow the artist to apply a smooth and appealing tattoo. If you find yourself having issues during the application process, make sure you communicate with your artist. Your tattoo artist wants to apply the best work he or she can do, and that requires a steady hand and a steady subject.
A tattoo can be a fun and interesting way to express yourself, but they certainly aren't for everyone. It really is an important decision and going in knowing what to expect is important. Your chosen artist should be able to provide a clean and knowledgeable experience and answer any question you may have. If in doubt, hold off. You have your whole life to make such an important decision with your tattoo.
A tattoo artist also has the right to refuse service, or deny applying certain types of tattoos. They have a reputation that will follow them through their career, and if an artist is uncomfortable with a certain type of job, age or sobriety of a client, they will let you know.
Mike Bishop has been tattooing in the Halifax area for over 10 years. His contact info is:
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"Martin Harris's Consultations with Scholars," Church History Topics
"Martin Harris's Consultations with Scholars"
Martin Harris's Consultations with Scholars
In February 1828, Martin Harris traveled to New York City with a transcription of some of the characters from the Book of Mormon plates, intending to show them to scholars at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States.1 Harris recounted the story of this trip many times during his life, often to interviewers who wanted to know about his early experiences in the Church. Charles Anthon, one of the professors Harris met, also left accounts of his meeting with Harris, corroborating that the meeting did indeed take place. But disagreements between these historical accounts leave some questions about the trip unanswered.
Harris's Motivation
For example, the sources point to several possible motivations for the trip. Some accounts suggest the Lord had commanded Harris to make the trip, while others point to Joseph Smith or Harris himself as the instigator.2 Harris may have hoped the endorsement of scholars would satisfy his wife Lucy, who had grown skeptical of the translation project, or help him feel more secure himself before finally deciding to help finance the translation. Other sources imply Harris hoped to seek the advice of scholars on how to approach the translation itself.
The Scholars Consulted
At the time of Martin Harris's trip, neither Joseph Smith nor Harris appear to have known much about the language on the plates. According to Joseph's later account, the angel who delivered the plates to him indicated it was an ancient American record. Rather than seeking a scholar with a knowledge of Egyptian (Joseph only later learned that the language on the plates was called "reformed Egyptian"), it is possible that Harris sought the advice of scholars with expertise in American antiquities.3
When Harris was en route to New York City, he stopped in Albany, New York, to visit Luther Bradish, a well-traveled man with family and personal connections in Palmyra. Harris evidently sought Bradish's opinion about whom to visit regarding the translation. He then pressed on to New York City to meet with Samuel L. Mitchill, a linguist and leading scholar of ancient American culture.4 Harris also visited Charles Anthon, a young professor of grammar and linguistics at Columbia College in New York City. Anthon was trained in Greek and Latin but also had been collecting American Indian stories for publication and was eager to inspect the document Harris brought to him.5
Meeting with Charles Anthon
According to Harris, Charles Anthon examined the characters and prepared a signed statement declaring them authentic, but tore up the statement when he learned how Joseph Smith had acquired the plates. Anthon suggested Harris bring him the actual plates, but Harris refused, adding that part of the plates were sealed. Anthon replied, "I cannot read a sealed book." In later statements, Anthon denied having authenticated the characters and insisted he had merely counseled Harris not to invest in the translation and publication. He also indicated that Harris showed him only the copied characters while Harris, in some of his accounts, suggested he also brought a sample of Joseph Smith's translation of the ancient writing.
Outcome of the Trip
Regardless of what happened during Harris's meeting with Anthon, Harris came away more convinced than before that the plates and characters were authentic, and he willingly invested his time and energy into supporting Joseph Smith. He and Joseph later spoke of the visit to Anthon as a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy (also mentioned in the Book of Mormon itself) of "a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed" (Isaiah 29:11).
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After four years as a staple for streetwear in Five Points, Station will close its doors permanently at its Welton location at the end of January. In the meantime, the team will redirect their efforts online — focusing on their first full range of t-shirts, hoodies, pants, outerwear and accessories and searching for a new Denver location. In true Station style, they are going out with a bang in the form of a pop-up called "You Can't Come" Saturday night starting at 8 p.m at their Welton Street location. As part of the event, they will release new products, including some ready-to-wear pieces from their Denver Fashion Week (DFW) Fall '18 collection. They will also release a limited edition skate deck in collaboration with 7Twenty Boardshop.
READ: Station in Five Points is a Treasure Trove for '90s Vintage
"We started Station with the hopes of selling some t-shirts but we quickly realized that there was far more to it than that," said owner Mars Conte. "It was about building a space for creatives, artists, outcasts and like-minded people to be able to come together and grow their network and build lifelong relationships and friendships all the while doing so in a place that embodies everything that we all live and breath as 'the culture.' Station became all of that and more. My hope is that Saturday will be a celebration of that, and will be a culmination of the past four years and all the amazing people that have been a part of it."
While it was a tough decision, Conte decided to close because of rising rent costs, however, he will always be grateful for the years they spent in Five Points and the opportunities the building owner provided.
"Our landlord is an African-American man who was born in Five Points and lives in Five Points. He cares for that area more than most and we are eternally grateful to him for taking in a couple of kids who wanted to open a shop and giving us a chance. We will forever love Five Points and feel blessed to have shared a very small part in its legacy." explained Conte.
As for what's next for the Station team, they will introduce a brand new line in collaboration with local artist, Caleb Hahne for the opening night of DFW Spring '19, as well as keep ThriftCon going. They also plan to expand their reach to other parts of the country with new pop-ups and collaborations while they scout out a new brick and mortar space in Denver, which Conte believes will always be their home.
Station is located at 2735 Welton St, Denver. The boutique will stay open through the end of January with a liquidation sale to raise money for relocation efforts.


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*An artist's impression of the Meira building at Shannon Free Zone.
MeiraGTx have announced they are to undergo a multi-million euro expansion in Shannon which will create up to 100 jobs in Co Clare.
Shannon has been selected by the bio-pharmacy comapny as the site of its second current good manufacturing practices, or cGMP viral vector manufacturing facility and cGMP plasmid production facility. The facilities will be designed for the manufacture of commercial-grade gene therapies in a fully integrated manner supported by MeiraGTx's global quality assurance organisation.
Located in the Shannon Free Zone, the plasmid production facility is expected to be operating by the end of this year while the viral vector manufacturing facility is scheduled to be ready by the latter months of 2021. The facility comprising 8,300m2 in two separate buildings will be used for the manufacture of MeiraGTx viral vectors for gene therapies and the plasmid DNA that is one of the starting materials in viral vector production.
Highly skilled bio-pharma jobs will be created in the Mid-West as a result. Positions include bio-process scientists, engineers and technicians for manufacturing, engineering, technical and quality roles. Up to 100 jobs will be made available as Meira set up in Shannon.
A spokesperson for MeiraGTx detailed that the Irish facilities will provide additional flexibility as well as further large-scale capacity for clinical and commercial supply of its gene therapy product candidates from pre-clinical stages through clinical trials and potential commercialisation.
In its second quarterly 2020 financial results published on Thursday, MeiraGTx said the investment in Shannon is part of the company's expansion of its "pipeline of potential gene therapy products". The company said it is looking forward to "working with the local community in Shannon" as it establishes its manufacturing facility.
IDA Ireland along with the Irish Government were involved in the selection of Shannon as the site for the clinical-stage gene therapy company's expansion. Speaking on Thursday, Executive Director with the IDA, Mary Buckley outlined, "this investment is an emergent area within Biopharma, and strongly endorses the Midwest and Ireland's reputation as a key location for the next generation of biopharmaceutical manufacture".
Construction of the facilities is currently ongoing and are being developed by Shannon Commercial Properties. When completed, it will mark the delivery of almost 1 million sq ft of new or refurbished office, aviation and industrial commercial property facilities at the Free Zone since the formation of Shannon Group in 2014.
Chairperson of Shannon Group, Rose Hynes believed the decision of Meira to located in Shannon validated the decision by Shannon Group to commence this development programme in the Shannon Free Zone and comes on top of investments by Jaguar Land Rover, Edwards Lifesciences, Engine Lease Finance and GE Sensing.
Deputy Joe Carey (FG) acknowledged the announcement as "a fantastic boost" for the local economy and maintained it was a "major shot in the arm" for Shannon and the Mid-West. He commented, "It is also a massive vote of confidence in the area from an innovative international bio-pharma company that clearly sees the long-term benefits and potential of investing in Shannon and the Mid-West. This jobs announcement underlines the crucial importance of Shannon Airport in providing global connectivity to Clare and the region".
This development was timely, Cathal Crowe TD (FF) felt. "It is great to see jobs announcements again after all of the doom and gloom in recent months. It's wonderful to know that a company of this calibre has given Shannon its seal of approval and bolstered the already hugely impressive pharma sector here. I'm also delighted to see that the IDA is continuing to work hard to give this region a boost and look forward to further engaging with them going forward to ensure we get our fair share of new jobs and investment".


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Most definitely there are health risks when performing cunnilingus. Despite the somewhat reduced possibilities of infection you're still making direct contact with another person's bodily fluids and that's how STDs get spread. I said "reduced possibilties of infection" simply because using the mout brings into play your saliva, mucus and enzymes used to break down your food but also guard against infection. Still if you have any lesions within your mouth; even from recently brushing your teeth, you can be infected by diseases ranging from chlomedia (not sure of spelling) to herpes to the AIDS virus especially if you have lesion to lesion contact. So it's vital you either use serious protection or that you and your future partner take some qulaity time to have yourselves both checked out by a doctor before engaging in any intimacies. Best advice for cunnilingus... know your partner before going down on her.. no one-night-stands.
No for HIV transmission.. HIV is a prtein which is deaminated and destroyed by saliva and by stomach enzymes if ingested. If the receiver has a cut in the mouth it is bleeding outwards, therefore the virus does not enter the blood stream.
1) "Cunnilingus is a safe sex act compared to other forms of sex but it is not risk free by any means. If the lady who's receiving oral sex has a sexually transmitted disease then it can be passed on if you have unhealthy gums, or mouth ulcers etc. Herpes can come in both genital and oral forms. The risk of transferring a virus is heightened if the receiver is menstruating. To reduce the risk you could try covering the genitals with a dental dam (which now come in a variety of different flavours) or non-microwavable cling film (It has to be non microwavable so that there are no holes in it). Using these products are a precaution and not a necessity. It depends on the individual and how well you know each other. It is thought that Bacterial Vaginosis may be related to oral sex but more research is needed on this before any conclusions can be made. The instances of HIV being passed on in this way are rare but it could happen in theory. Always wait a while after brushing your teeth before having oral sex in case you irritate your gums while brushing." Source and further information: http://www.lgf.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/sexual-health-2/women-s-sexual-health/oral-sex-cunnilingus/ 2) "Like most sexual behaviours these activities can carry increased risks of sexually transmitted and other pathogenic diseases. The Centers for Disease Control reported there is little data available regarding the risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases between women. However they noted pathogens such as metronidazole-resistant trichomoniasis, genotype-concordant HIV, human papilloma virus (HPV, which has been linked to nearly all cases of cervical cancer) and syphilis can be spread through sexual contact between women. While the rates of these pathologies is unknown, one study showed 30% of lesbians and bisexual women had medical histories with sexually transmitted diseases. This does not mean sexually active lesbians are exposed to higher health risks than the general population. Health Canada noted "the prevalence of all types of HPV (cancer and non-cancer-causing) in different groups of Canadian women ranges from 20%–33%" and an American university study found 60% of sexually active females were infected with HPV at some time within a three year period." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesbian_sexual_practices
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WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., paused his legislative duties to help ATF agents that cleaned up messes and debris scattered around the U.S. Capitol Building from riots that happened Wednesday afternoon.
Pictures from the Associated Press show the congressman working with the agents who were tasked with cleaning up what rioters did to a sacred place for Americans and lawmakers.
"I love this building, tonight more than ever," Kim said hours before he helped the agents. "I have just heard that the Capitol is finally secure and I hope we can get back to work tonight to certify our nation's vote and protect our constitution."
Other than debris, personal items from aides and members of Congress were also collected, according to information from the Associated Press photos.
Kim, a former U.S. diplomat, has served New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in Washington since being elected in 2018.
The 38-year-old worked for the State Department before he was in Congress, serving as a civilian to multiple U.S. generals. He also served on President Barack Obama's United States National Security Council.
Four people are dead, 52 were arrested and 14 DC Police officers have been injured amid pro-Trump riots surrounding the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, according to initial information released by MPD. Those numbers are expected to rise.
Insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol grounds at around 2 p.m., breaking into the building around 2:45 p.m. They made it as far as the House Chambers where just minutes before the U.S. Congress was beginning to certify the electoral college results.
A woman was shot and killed inside the Capitol as Trump supporters tried to break into the House Chamber.
D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser and Acting Police Chief Robert Contee III said that as the rioters tried to gain access to the House Chamber after breaking into the Capitol, a Capitol Police officer fired one shot, striking a woman. She was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The other three deaths -- one woman and two men -- were medical emergencies that were not firearm-related, DC Police said. No other information was released by DC police on these deaths.
RELATED: 52 arrested, 4 dead, 14 DC police officers injured amid pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol
RELATED: Congressman accuses US Capitol Police of being 'complicit' in rioters entering Capitol Building
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Many people with hypersomnias need to nap in their cars occasionally. If you're feeling sleepy while driving, it is a good idea to pull over and decide how best to proceed. Can you get a ride from family, friends or a rideshare/taxi? Are you due for your medication, in which case you could safely drive again once it kicks in? Or is a nap your best option? (Note that it is important to discuss any sleepiness while driving with your doctor, so they can help optimize your treatment plan and help assess your fitness to drive.) Or you may not be driving at all but just need a private/quiet/etc. space for a nap and have no better alternative. If you need to nap in your car, you will have to decide where to park and how to protect yourself while you sleep.
Another consideration is the risk of someone seeing you and calling the police. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine whether someone sleeping in a car is napping, inebriated, in medical distress or homeless and living in a vehicle. If an observer calls the police, the officers will wake you and assess the situation. This can be a terrifying experience and occasionally lead to serious legal consequences.
While there will always be some risks to napping in your car, knowing the relevant laws and implementing strategies for setting up a sleeping area in your car will help you to avoid problems. Continuing to drive while extremely sleepy is very risky. Knowing when and how to nap in your car is important to help protect you and others from the significant harm of a car accident.
Is It Legal?
In the U.S., laws on sleeping in a car vary by state. In addition, some municipalities have passed laws specific to sleeping in a car that are stricter than state law. The best way to determine the law in your area is to do an Internet search on "(your state/province name) law on sleeping in a car". If you are in a major city, it is also a good idea to search on "(city name) law on sleeping in a car".
Some states do allow sleeping in a rest area. There may be restrictions on overnight stays. Look for posted signs stating whether sleeping is prohibited or restricted to certain times.
There are a number of national chain businesses that allow trucks, RVs, and cars to park overnight, including Walmart, Cabela's, Cracker Barrel, Lowe's, and Home Depot. It is best to check ahead of time by calling and asking the manager if it is ok to sleep in your vehicle on their site. This 2020 CNN article explains that the number of store sites allowing overnight RV parking has declined in recent years for some of these businesses.
If a rest area with lenient state laws or one of the businesses mentioned above is not available, you are taking a chance pulling over to sleep anywhere else. Parking on the side of a busy road is very dangerous and should be avoided. Experienced car travelers recommend church parking lots, casino parking lots and quiet residential streets as the best places to sleep without being bothered. If you select one of these options, always be aware that you and your car will be on either public or privately-owned land and subject to a visit by authorities.
- Boondocker's Bible: Where Can I Park Overnight?
How to Minimize Risk in an Encounter With Police/Security and Passersby
If you know you will be sleeping in a car in a specific place for a certain time, you may want to let the local authorities know in advance. For example, if you nap in your car during lunch hour at work, let the security guards know you're all right and to keep an eye out for your safety. If you are at an event with a security presence (like campus security at a college graduation, or parking attendants at a state fair) and intend to take a car nap, give them a heads up and your plate number.
- Windshield sun reflectors, tinted windows or window shades can all be used to keep passersby from viewing the interior of the car. As an added benefit, these tools may help with light and temperature control.
- Make a sign to keep in the car that an observer will see if they notice you sleeping. Either a rearview mirror tag or dashboard sign with the words "Napping" or "Napping for driving safety" will let passersby and police know that you are not inebriated or in medical distress. If you have a handicapped placard, hang it up. The signs probably won't stop the police from waking you, but it may reduce their suspicion that you are breaking vagrancy or DUI laws.
- A small pillow and sleeping mask will not only make your nap more comfortable, but they also immediately communicate to passersby and police that you are intentionally napping and not in distress or inebriated. Napping in a passenger seat also communicates that the nap is intentional and that you haven't fallen asleep at the wheel. Some of these visual cues may look a little corny, but they can help reduce the tension of police officers as they approach an unknown vehicle and driver.
- Lock the car doors so the police (or anyone else) cannot touch you or enter the car.
- If you are awakened by the police, try to remember to keep your hands visible by placing them on the steering wheel or dashboard. If the officer requests ID, tell them it's on the seat beside you and ask if you may reach for it. If the officer asks why you're sleeping, you do not need to disclose your medical condition. You can simply say that you are napping for driving safety.
For a more detailed discussion on your rights when you are pulled over or approached by police while in a car, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) provides advice and information on their website. Drivesafeonline also provides some helpful advice. If you believe that you are at high risk of encountering the police while napping in your car, knowing your rights and how to react during the encounter may help you avoid serious legal consequences.
Is It Safe to Run the Heat or Air Conditioning?
It is true that thousands of people (including taxi and long-haul truck drivers) sit or sleep in cars for hours every day with the engine idling so that the heat or air conditioning system can keep the interior air comfortable. It is also true that every year some people die from carbon monoxide generated by their vehicle. Carbon monoxide is a clear, odorless gas produced by internal combustion engines. Under certain circumstances, it can accumulate imperceptibly within the vehicle, leading to suffocation and death. Recent, accurate data specifically on accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in vehicles is not available, but sporadic news stories confirm that even with modern vehicle technology, on rare occasions people are poisoned by their car.
With a little pre-planning, you may be able to sleep comfortably in your car without running the HVAC system. In cold weather, blankets or a sleeping bag may provide enough warmth. In hot weather, you may need to crack open your windows, but it is only safe to do so if you are not idling the vehicle.
If it is too hot or cold for these methods to work, you will have to run your HVAC system in order to sleep. While the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from an idling gas vehicle can never be zero, there are concrete steps you can take to greatly reduce the risk:
- The type of vehicle matters. Electric vehicles typically have zero carbon monoxide emissions. Although hybrid vehicles may emit carbon monoxide when they use their gas engines, it is usually at much lower levels than all gas vehicles, and hybrids usually do not emit when idling. For hybrid vehicles, it may be prudent to confirm your particular vehicle's carbon monoxide output during idling.
- Check your car's exhaust system before you take a trip to make sure it's working properly. Have it inspected annually to make sure no exhaust is leaving the system and leaking into the car cabin. An emissions test is critical to ensuring that the carbon monoxide concentration is being reduced to proper levels before exiting the exhaust system. Holes in the floor or trunk of the vehicle must be repaired so the passenger cabin is protected from exhaust.
- Choose a parking spot with maximum airflow around the car to allow exhaust to dissipate. Avoid garages or enclosed spaces; choose open-air lots instead. The idea is for the exhaust to blow away from the car instead of getting pulled into the cabin by the heat or air conditioning system.
- Make sure the exhaust pipes are not blocked by snow or mud.
- Do not sleep or ride in a truck bed or under a canopy, because it is not sealed from exhaust like the cabin. Do not sleep with open windows or hatches with the vehicle idling, which allows the exhaust a direct path into the cabin.
- Keep a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your car. Since you can't see or smell carbon monoxide, a detector is a great way to ensure that levels in your car are safe.
For more information on the topic of carbon monoxide poisoning in vehicles, we recommend this article by Jeremy Laukkonen at Lifewire.com.
Because most idling vehicles generate pollution, some states and municipalities have passed anti-idling legislation that determines how many minutes drivers may idle their engines in specific locations. These laws and enforcement activities target primarily trucks, buses and commercial vehicles, but a few laws include passenger vehicles. For more information, read this article by Amy Leibrock at SustainableAmerica.org.
In summary, choose the safest location, let people know you are there if possible, and give every indication that you are napping.
Vetted by Our Medical Advisory Board. Revised 2/2023.


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The most consistent feedback we received from our readers was wanting more details on how our betting models work. While we do not believe complexity is required to have a great betting model, contextualizing data is critical. In baseball, the context of an event is hugely important. Imagine this sequence of events:
With two outs and the bases empty, 1) Mike Trout hits a homerun. 2) Anthony Rendon follows him with a walk. 3) Justin Upton, batting fifth, strikes out, stranding Rendon on first to end the inning. The Angels score one run and leave one base.
If Rendon was batting before Trout and the same three events occurred (Rendon walk, Trout HR, Upton K) the Angels would have scored an additional run. Would this make Trout's homerun any more impressive? We would argue no.
In our MLB model, we prefer to assess performance using context-neutral statistics. Baseball analyst Mike Gimbel was one of the first to analyze baseball performance using Run Production Average (RPATM) in the mid 90s, but the concepts still hold considerable merit.
The beauty of modeling MLB is that most of the game can be broken down into a series of interactions between a pitcher and hitter in which there are only a finite number of outcomes: strikeout, groundout, walk, double, homerun, etc. From a pitcher's perspective, these outcomes range from great (strikeout) to terrible (homerun). After we assign a value in terms of expected run contribution to each outcome, we can begin to assess player performance.
To assess performance more accurately, we need to contextualize performance for a multitude of factors such as their opponent and what stadium they're playing at. Hitting a homerun off of Gerrit Cole with the wind blowing in at Yankee Stadium is more impressive than hitting a homerun off of a Double-A call-up at Coors Field. We contextualize performance by using a mixed-effects regression model. To put simply, a mixed-effects regression model allows us to breakdown an event such as hitting a homerun into a multitude of contributing variables. We solve for how much weight to put on each of these variables by minimizing the error in our model predictions.
Once we feel that we have reasonably assessed historical player performance using this model, we forecast future performance using, among other factors, player aging curves, as players over time tend to improve, then regress depending on age. The value of each player is then consistently updated with new data as the season progresses.
Now that we have a prediction of player performance measured by run contributions, forecasting how many runs we expect each team to score is not much more difficult than adding up the run contributions for a given lineup facing a given pitcher(s). To translate this number into a betting price to compare against the markets, converting expected runs into a win probability involves sampling from an estimated distribution of the number of runs scored by each team, which closely resembles a negative binomial distribution.
Lastly - and importantly - understanding how great a model is requires an understanding of its limitations. Models are only so useful and cannot possibly capture every element that affects win probability. While we are confident in our models, we always regress our win probability to the probability implied by market odds before we make any assessment of expected value, and whether or not to bet on a particular game. Once we regress to the market and identify the bets with the most value, we send them to you and spend the remaining time up until the first pitch line shopping across several books to make sure we're getting the best price.
We try our best to publish as many bets we place ahead of time as possible, and the bets we managed to share with our readers represented nearly 80% of our total MLB trading volume in 2020. Using this model, we published 122 bet recommendations to our readers last year, wagering $939,815 on these games to win $13,973. With a starting bankroll of $300,000, this represented a portfolio ROI of 4.7% and a trading ROI of 1.5%. While we would have liked better results, given the shortened season and added uncertainty from COVID-19, we believe coming out with any profits was an achievement in itself, and we are excited for what is in store for 2021.
Stay tuned next week when we will share what improvements we have made to our models for the upcoming 2021 MLB season.


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Carrying home our quarry after
another garage sale expedition.
My mom did not disappoint. On her first walkthrough of the house, she went through every room with a measuring tape and was throwing out suggestions like gunfire: "You should add some shelves here -- add a long pillow to the window-sill -- find a longer table for the dining room -- this room would look good with a nice taupe rug -- maybe we could find a Chaise sofa for this room? --" ...and so on. Before we ever left the house, she had measured out the sizes for each ideal object.
Our search began in earnest yesterday, as we woke up early to hit the Winston-Salem garage sale circuit. After we found something we wanted, we would initiate our patented "bad cop, worse cop" routine. My mom would make an insulting offer, and then the sellor would make a counter-offer, and then my mom would look to me, where I would be pulling off my best "I don't know if I even want this piece of crap anyway" look, at which point the sellor would come down to about my mom's price. Here are a couple near-verbatim conversations:
Mom: "Would you take $250 for the armoire?" [which showed a sticker price of 395]This was the typical story for big-sticker items, but my mom's haggling was unflagging. If something cost 50 cents, she would ask for 25. Here was another conversation:
Sellor: "The wood alone is worth the asking price!"
Mom: (Looks at me.)
Me: (Face says "uggh, what an ugly piece of trash.")
Sellor: "Okay, how about $265?"
Mom: "How about $260?"
Sellor: "Fine!"
Mom: "Would you take 50 cents for the coat hooks?" [A set of three which was offered for a buck.]In the end, we still paid the woman 50 cents anyway. With our bargaining powers combined, it just isn't even fair..
Sellor: "Surely you have a dollar."
Mom: (Looks at me.)
Me: (Face says "uggh, these hooks disgust me.")
Sellor: "I think we could do fifty cents."
Me: (Face says "This is 50 cents that could be better spent on used toilet paper")
Sellor: "Just take them for free if you like!"


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This study introduces a method that selects equipment, so as to reach the required unavailability level, by carrying out an optimization analysis which considers the reliability data and cost of the equipment. A more practical optimization problem has been formulated using the objective function based on the discrete function and constraints. For the cooling system of a jacketed reactor, an optimization analysis was performed on equipment that have different failure rates depending on their costs in order to reach the target unavailability level required by the system. The integer programming was used for this optimization analysis. When the method developed through this study is used, cost can be reduced and the target level of the system unavailability can be reached by selecting proper equipment for chemical plants through the optimization analysis. This is more cost efficient than the former method of selection, which does not perform any economical analysis thus leading to the usage of overly expensive equipment with low failure rates.
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|Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries
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|Published - 2003 Sept
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Food Science
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Management Science and Operations Research
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general information
current whereabouts
April 1978
Stockholm, Sweden
July 2001
Electrical Engineering with specialization in Telecommunications and Networks Engineering, with courses in management, economy and business at KTH (Royal Institute of Technology), Stockholm - Sweden
Sept 1999
June 2001
Master's Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at ESTP (Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie - institution of french engineering in civil engineering and construction industry), Paris - France
Curriculum : [academic year 4] [academic year 5]
1996 - 1999
Preparation for selective engineering school entrance examinations in maths, physics chemistry and scientifically orientated subjects at Lycée Faidherbe, Lille - France
June 1996
Baccalauréat S (with honours) French equivalent of GCE A levels in Applied Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Sainte Thérèse School, Avesnes-sur-Helpe - France.
work experience
3rd May 2000
15th Sept 2000
Trainee for a consulting engineering company Assistant of MM. LANGE and Weissferdt, designing and planning using AutoCAD for private and for the construction of the extension of BSN glass pack in Rinteln, participation in producing a public invitation to tender for the extension of Bodenfeld public school. LANGE & Ingenieure Weissferdt & Ingenieure , Uslar Holzminden, Germany
Nov 1999
June 2001
Méca Club ETP: development of a prototype car consuming the less possible petrol for the SHELL Eco-marathon, classed 51st with the special price of innovation for using new materials (honeycomp for the chassis).
[see pictures of the vehicule]
language skills
mother tongue
fluent (written/spoken)
good (written/spoken)
good (written/spoken)
computing skills
GNU/Linux, Windows
Java (standalone, applet, servlets, ANT), UNIX shell scripting (bash), versioning systems (cvs, svn, arch), AutoCAD, MATLAB, PHP
2-3 June, 2004
Opportunistic Multihop Communication using Mobile Platforms for Very Sparce Infrastructures, Proceedings of the Affordable Wireless Services and Infrastructure, 2nd Annual Workshop, Sigtuna, Sweden.
May 2003
Transmitter diversity in CDMA systems, Wireless Networks project
M. Gómez, V. Hag, J. Lainé and F. Willame, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
homepage - downloads | paper - pdf | presentation - pdf
interests and hobbies
swimming, climbing, skiing, parachutism
saxophone (11 years) and clarinet (4 years) in orchestra


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Friday, June 29, 2012
If you have a gun collection, your estate plan may be missing the mark if it fails to include a specially drafted gun trust. The typical estate plan provides for tax saving strategies, probate avoidance and beneficiary designation of various assets. However, some assets pose additional issues that must be carefully addressed to avoid unintended consequences in the future. Firearms, in particular, are regulated under federal and state laws and demand careful attention from your estate planning attorney.
Your gun collection may include weapons used for sport, self-defense or investment purposes. America's long history with firearms means your collection may include family heirlooms that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Unlike simple bank account, real property or vehicle ownership changes, transfers of many firearms and accessories are restricted and subject to very specific requirements. For example, under Title II of the National Firearms Act (NFA), the transfer of short-barreled shotguns and rifles, silencers, automatic weapons and certain other "destructive devices" require the approval of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) and a federal tax stamp. To keep your gun collection in your family, you must ensure that all transfers comply with the National Firearms Act, as well as state laws where you and your beneficiaries reside.
So how do you ensure your firearms seamlessly transfer to your loved ones after you pass on?
By establishing a revocable living "gun trust," which holds only your firearm collection, you can retain ownership and control of your collection during your lifetime while providing for the disposition of your guns to your intended beneficiaries. During your lifetime, you remain the trustee and beneficiary of the gun trust, and appoint a successor trustee and lifetime and remainder beneficiaries. Because the trust is revocable, you are free to make changes or revoke it at any time.
As with most living trusts, a gun trust enables you to provide detailed instructions regarding the disposition of your assets upon your death. But given the unique challenges associated with transferring firearm ownership, your gun trust is most valuable in helping expedite the transfer of a firearm that is restricted under the National Firearms Act. If you use a gun trust to own and transfer Title II firearms, you are not required to obtain the approval of your local CLEO; the transfer application may be sent directly to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
NFA-restricted firearms are not permitted to be transported or handled by any other individual unless the registered owner is present – which can present a problem if the registered owner is deceased. However, when owned by a properly drafted gun trust, these weapons may be legally possessed by the trustee, and any beneficiary may use the firearm under the authority of, or in the presence of, the trustee. This greatly simplifies and expedites the transfer, and saves your beneficiaries from any unintended violations of the National Firearms Act – which can result in steep fines, prison, and forfeiture of all rights to possess or own firearms in the future.
Gun dealers often make trust forms available, but these boilerplate documents typically fail to specifically address the ownership of firearms. A properly drafted gun trust will include guidance or limitations for the successor trustee, to ensure he or she does not inadvertently commit a felony when owning, using or transferring the weapons.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Your family-owned business is not just one of your most significant assets, it is also your legacy. Both must be protected by implementing a transition plan to arrange for transfer to your children or other loved ones upon your retirement or death.
More than 70 percent of family businesses do not survive the transition to the next generation. Ensuring your family does not fall victim to the same fate requires a unique combination of proper estate and tax planning, business acumen and common-sense communication with those closest to you. Below are some steps you can take today to make sure your family business continues from generation to generation.
You've worked very hard over your lifetime to build your family-owned enterprise. However, you should resist the temptation to retain total control of your business well into your golden years. There comes a time to retire and focus your priorities on ensuring a smooth transition that preserves your legacy – and your investment – for generations to come.
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FAIRFAX, VA., USA – 16 February 2022 – TEOCO, the leading provider of analytics, assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 Communication Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Software Synergy, Inc (SSI).
Established in 1990, SSI provides automated, intelligent network-wide routing and optimization solutions for the planning and management of CSP networks. The acquisition will bring SSI's highly configurable Universal Routing Solution (URS) under the TEOCO brand, complementing TEOCO's existing business analytics product suite. The move will expand TEOCO's presence in North America, augmenting TEOCO's routing portfolio with SSI's advanced Toll-Free routing optimization solution. This solution utilizes intelligent algorithms and analytics to enable CSPs to manage the Toll-Free routing lifecycle process with greater precision and control for maximum savings and operational efficiency.
"For more than 30 years we have supported and managed the infrastructure of CSPs and we are excited to combine our knowledge, expertise and intellectual property with that of TEOCO's to deepen the company's value proposition," said Kevin Oxley, President and CTO of SSI.
SSI currently supports several CSPs and it is the scalability of URS that enables deployments at some of the largest CSPs in North America as well as those with smaller footprints.
"As we look to strengthen TEOCO's presence in the North American market, we are proud of our strategic acquisition of SSI to enhance our routing solutions portfolio," said Atul Jain, Founder & CEO, TEOCO. "I'm pleased to welcome the SSI team members, customers and partners to TEOCO and we look forward to serving them."
About TEOCO
TEOCO is a leading provider of analytics, assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide. Our solutions enable the digital transformation of CSPs while enhancing their network QoS, improving their customer experience and reducing their operational costs.
Through advanced analytics, TEOCO products provide actionable and measurable insights into network and customer behavior. This includes the optimization, effective monetization, and delivery of new and existing services, such as 5G.
Our commitment to network flexibility and agility makes TEOCO the obvious choice for CSPs looking to maximize the revenue potential of 5G investments and capitalize on new opportunities tied to the emerging Internet of Things (IoT). For more information please visit: www.teoco.com


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Public School 76
Parent Resources
Parent Coordinator
The Parent Coordinator is a member of the school staff working under supervision of school leadership. The Parent Coordinator partners with and supports the work of the school parent/teacher association, school leadership team, community groups and parent advisory councils, all to ensure the best environment for our students.
Cecilia Crawford
Parent Coordinator
SAPIS Specialist
Our Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist provides support for parents and students who are at risk for substance abuse and risky behaviors, as well as students and parents in crisis. They promote positive social and emotional behaviors amongst all members of our community for the betterment of your child.
A. Dow
Public School 76 Uniform Policy
Electronic & Mobile Device Policy
Change of Address & Telephone Forms
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I-Ready is a computer based program that helps students to complete lessons according to where they are in math and English. Each student has a login and is welcomed to do lessons at home. If you do not have your child's login, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
JupiterEd is our grading program (for 4th through 8th grade) that helps you keep up with grades, attendances, and scholarly behavior on the weekly basis. This is also the way that you can contact your child's teachers. Below is a link to JupiterEd. If you do not have your scholar's Oasis number or school I.D. number please contact the school as soon as possible.
Classroom Dojo is our grading program for (Pre-K through 3rd) grade that helps you keep up with grades, attendance, and scholarly behavior on a weekly basis. This is also a way that you can contact your child's teachers. If you have any questions about Dojo, please contact our school as soon as possible. Below is a link to Classroom Dojo.
Kinvo is our computer based attendance program designed to help keep track of what time your child is headed into class. If you have any questions on how to sign up, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.


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We offer professional pet sitting and dog walking services throughout Miami-Dade, including the Coral Gables, Brickell, Downtown Miami, Shenandoah, Coconut Grove, South Miami, Pinecrest, High Pines, Kendall, Ponce Davis, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay areas.
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We love our time with our Brickellista pets! There is so much to see (and sniff) in Brickell. Pups can socialize at Brickell Key Park and the Promenade, and Bayfront Park. Your dogs can enjoy breathtaking views (and scents) of Downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, and the Port of Miami. This is a family and pedestrian-friendly environment, perfect for lazy strolls, fun runs, and space for playing catch. Just be sure to pick up after your pooches and you'll fit right in!
Our pet sitters and dog walkers living in and serving Downtown Miami know firsthand how cool and pet-friendly those neighborhoods are. Our pet sitters have strutted their stuff with plenty of pups around Downtown's world-class restaurants, parks, and museums! There's so much for pet parents and their pups to do here. Visit Margaret Pace Park with your pooch, buy them some bling and treats at Animal Crackers, or share a lunch date with them at AllDay coffee bar! Read more.
Coral Gables is called the City Beautiful with good reason. Coral Gables is a pedestrian and dog-friendly city (the shade from those grand trees is indispensable come summer!) covered in stately oak trees and parks. The homes are beautiful, the restaurants are delicious and dog-friendly, and there are so many activities for a dog and their owners. We love walking dogs in Coral Gables! Read more.
Did you know Shenandoah was one of the first neighborhoods in the city of Miami outside of Downtown Miami? Shenandoah is also one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Miami, a city that's already very inclusive of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. It's central to all of our other favorite neighborhoods, like Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Downtown Miami, and is very walkable, with coffee shops, restaurants, a school, a library, and Shenandoah Park is dog friendly as long as pups are on leashes!
Coconut Grove from a dog's perspective is paradise! If you're hungry or thirsty and want the first-rate company of your dog in Coconut Grove, you are in for a huge treat. Coconut Grove seems to have the highest concentration of dog-friendly restaurants in all of Miami-Dade County. And after indulging in food & drink in the uber dog-friendly Coconut Grove restaurants, you and your furry friend would really benefit from a nice walk! The shaded Grove is perfect for your pup's sensitive paw pads, and there are plenty of green spaces made just for them (Kennedy Park & Blanche Park) and The Barnacle Historic State Park is dog-friendly, as well! We also sponsor many dog-friendly events in this bohemian neighborhood. Read more!
Owners Flavia and Frankie grew up in South Miami, so this city is near and dear to their hearts! They are members of the Rotary Club of South Miami, and Equipaws Pet Services hosts doggy pack walks every first Sunday of the month out of downtown South Miami! Plenty of restaurants allow for doggy dates outdoors, there are many dog-related businesses (hello, iconic Dog from Ipanema!) and there are many beautiful places to walk your dogs throughout the city's lush streets to boot. South Miami also has its own Dog Park, where small and large dogs can run off leash. Historic Old Cutler Road runs through the City of Pleasant Living, where families and their pups can go for strolls under the shade. Read more.


text: Alex Jones interviews Sean Stone, son of Oliver Stone, and probes young director for info on Illuminati a la Stanley Kubrick. Stone reveals Obama answers directly to Queen, discusses Islamic Jinn and their attraction to Queen's crown as well as director's acceptance of Islam, confirms reality of Eyes Wide Shut sex parties with Crystal Skulls, mind control and idol worship. You want to see entire interview: hyperlinks here: part 2 and part 3. It's out there but good stuff! These are belief systems of elite, regardless of how incredible they sound as Alex points out. It doesn't matter what we believe.


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Best 18 Gallon Trash Can with Motion Sensor Review
The best touchless trash cans provide a hands-free experience wherein your hands stay clean and, effortlessly hygienic. The NINESTARS 18 Gallon Trash Can with Motion Sensor are another great addition in smart technology making sure your hands won't come in direct contact with germs.
This NINESTARS Touchless Dual Compartment Trash Can is the best option for those people who are looking for a two-in-one trash can. Nothing comes more convenient to utilize than this kitchen trashcan. With the touchless design, it makes utilizing the product simple, especially if you have your hands full.
NINESTARS Touchless 18 Gallon Trash Can Overview
- 2 year warranty
- Infrared motion sensor
- Advanced technology
- Touch-free motion sensor
- Removable ring liner
2 Year warranty
They have a hassle free warranty process with their dedicated customer service line and at no additional charges for your defective parts. Unlike most trash cans on the market, this high-quality trash recycler can withstand fingerprints well.
More than this, this 18 Gallon Trash Can with Motion Sensor is created with the seal, prohibiting germ and odor from spreading in your space, too. It's ideal for any household or workplace that requires a separate bag for recyclables or a different category of waste.
Infrared motion sensor
The 18 gallon waste and recycle bin features two purposes. And both of these purposes are essential for the health of each of us including our family members.
The water-resistant infrared motion sensor prohibits moisture or any accidental spills from damaging the receptacle. Plus finger-print resistant stainless steel base assists in keeping the bin spotless.
The trash can also seal odor inside by absorbing it and the ring liner offers support by preventing accidental falls.
Advanced technology
The delay sensing technology preserves battery life and prohibits any unnecessary opening from pets, children, or walking by and it also features a quiet closing function for longevity of the product life.
The lid is automatic and extremely user friendly. It opens immediately when your hand is within six inches above the sensor.
Battery changing is effortless since the battery compartment is located in the lid of the trash container. The AmazonBasics D Cell 1.5 Volt Everyday Alkaline Batteries with the NINESTARS NSTB-10-30 Extra Strong White Trash Bag w/Drawstring Closure works great with the receptacle.
Touch-free motion sensor
The NINESTARS 18 Gallon Trash Can with Motion Sensor requires 4 "D" batteries, however this is not included.
It has one side dedicated to trash and the other for your recyclables fitted with a motion sensor so you do not have to touch the lid of the DZT-70 trash can.
It immediately opens its top cover once it senses a hand or litter within approximately 10 inches and 130-degree angle from the infrared sensor and the cap will proceed to close three seconds after your hand moves away.
Removable ring liner
The removable ring liner holds the trash bag sturdy in place and prohibits bags from overhanging for a neat and clean appearance.
It's essential to note that there's nothing separating one side of the container from the other below the liner rings.
This dual hands-free trash can be a plus if you're going to load each side unevenly as there's no hard divider to restrict the volume in each bag. On the other hand, if you put a sharp object in the "recycling" side, it's liable to puncture both trash bags.
- Finger-print resistant stainless steel base
- Delay sensing technology
- Removable ring liner
- Seals odor in and eliminate cross-contamination of germs
- Motion sensor may not last long
The NINESTARS Trash Can/Recycler is meant for both recycling and waste disposal requirements. If you want a product that can perform multiple functions at once, then the NINESTARS 18 Gallon Trash Can with Motion Sensor may be the best selection for you.


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Studium Generale | Science Slam | Research meets Poetry
|Fr 31-01-2020 20:30 - 22:30
|Usva Theatre, Groningen
PhD candidates share their passion for research during a poetry slam. These young researchers speed-date a poet and transform their research topic into a short poem. This can be a rhyming dialogue, a rap or a spoken word poem. The audience decides who wins and the winner awaits eternal glory. More Information
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The Flagstaff City Council hasn't yet taken action on a local minimum wage law despite sharp division on the issue.
The Arizona Daily Sun reports that the council on Tuesday heard more than two and a half hours of commentary on the effects of Proposition 414, which set the city's minimum wage at $15 an hour.
Mayor Coral Evans says the city's leaders understand "the level of fear that's coming from all sides of the issue."
A group called Elevate Flagstaff has turned in a petition to amend local law in favor of keeping Flagstaff minimum wage at the state minimum. The petition is expected to take two or three weeks to process.
Other city residents say they're grateful for a wage increase that helps them support their families.


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This intelligent digital irrigation controller is not only a nice aid to the efficient using of water, but also can improve the efficiency of automatic watering. Besides, it will help you decrease the labor cost and auto timing watering flower and plants even no one in home that brings much convenience for you. It also has many other advantages: easy to install and operate, practical to use, low power consumption etc. In a word, it's really a perfect watering tool for micro sprinkler and drip irrigation in the garden, yard and balcony.
We all know that air is an indispensable part of our lives. The quality of air is affecting our body and mind, but the air is colorless and tasteless,we can't measure it with the eyes. At this time, we need an air tester to help us monitor the air quality.
The moisture meter is used to measure the moisture content of corn, wheat, rice, bean, etc. It's portable and convenient for use. With LCD backlight display, users can read the digits clearly.
This high-precision digital anemometer can help you measure Air Velocity (wind speed) whether you're flying RC planes, drones, wings, helicopters. It's very useful and widely used in hiking, sailing, drone pilot, ventilation system, etc.
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'Bellary Naga' - fast-paced likeable entertainer (Kannada Film Review)
Film: 'Bellary Naga'; Cast: Vishnuvardhan, Shobharaj, Rajesh, Avinash, Ramesh Bhat, Chitra Shenoy, Lakshmi Hegde, Bank Suresh and Karibasavayya; Director: Dinesh Babu; Music Director: L.N. Shashtri; Producer: K. Manju; Camera: P.K.H. Doss; Rating: ***
Film: 'Bellary Naga'; Cast: Vishnuvardhan, Shobharaj, Rajesh, Avinash, Ramesh Bhat, Chitra Shenoy, Lakshmi Hegde, Bank Suresh and Karibasavayya; Director: Dinesh Babu; Music Director: L.N. Shashtri; Producer: K. Manju; Camera: P.K.H. Doss; Rating: ***
After doing family-oriented dramas for the past five years, Vishnuvardhan has taken a U-turn by doing this entertaining film 'Bellary Naga'.
A remake of Malayalam blockbuster 'Raja Manickam', the film has an engaging storyline and showcases Vishnu's brilliance as an actor.
The actor has a knack for picking the right subjects from non-Kannada movies and remaking them in Kannada. Of his 198 films, 30 are remakes and one can say that he has selected the best.
Some of his successful remaakes are 'Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege' ('Chithram'), 'Aaptha Mithra' ('Manichithra Thaal'), 'Suryavamsha' ('Suryavamsham'), 'Yajamaana' ('Vaanaththai Pole'), 'Nee Baredha Kaadhambari' ('Pyaar Juktha Nahin'), 'Sirivantha ('Aa Naluguru') and 'Krishna Nee Begane Baaro' ('Souten').
Director Dinesh Babu has ensured a faster pace by making certain changes in the original script. He has also picked the ight artists to play important roles. And the way he handles the first 10 to 15 minutes of the film needs to be appreciated.
There are many things that appeal to the audience in the film. First, it runs at a brisk pace. Secondly, the splendid performance of Vishnuvardhan in the title role. His dialogue delivery is another high point and one should also appreciate Keshava Audithya and Joshi for writing dialogues with the right punch.
The story revolves around Naga, a buffallo dealer in Bellary, who is getting along well with his friends. As a young boy Naga had run away from his home and started living in Bellary. Later he becomes a big businessman.
Naga's stepfather Vishwanatha Gowda feels that his son Raju Gowda and daughter won't be able to take care of his estate therefore writes a will and gives all responsibilties to his second wife's son Naga for the next 25 years.
An enraged Raja wants to kill Naga and seeks help from another notorious rowdy Reddy.
Vishnu makes efforts to get deep into the skin of the character. Even at the age of 59 he has shown remarkable agility in fight sequences.
Well-known television actor Rajesh is also commendable in a negative role and stands up to the veteran actor.
Babu has extracted the best performances from the other artists as well. Chitra Shenoy, Shobharaj, Avinash, Ramesh Bhat, Bank Suresh, Karibasavayya have done a good job in the film.
L.N. Shashtri proves his mettle as a composer who has not been used properly by the Kannada film industry. He has scored background music. Needless to add anything about camera work as Babu always ensures high-class technical work in all his films.
'Bellary Naga' is a breezy, likeable entertainer. Despite its loudness, the film will be a treat for the class audience because of Vishnu's rocking performance.


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How to Get Rid of Brain Fog
Are you plagued by brain fog? If so, you're not alone. Brain fog can affect everyone and you can do something about it. It is possible to change a few things. Here are some tips:
Chronic stress can cause brain fog and interfere with your ability to think clearly. Stress is a common affliction affecting people of all ages and from all walks of life. In fact, 70% of Americans suffer from some form of physical stress each year, and the biggest culprits are work and money. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with increased pressure in our society, has only increased the overall burden of stress on our society.
This problem can be solved by getting more sleep. Brain fog can be caused by insufficient sleep. Sleep is essential for brain functioning. Aim for 7 to 9 hours sleep each night. Try to avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine a few hours before bedtime. Keep all electronics out of your bedroom, and get to bed and wake up at the same time every day. If you continue to struggle with brain fog, consult your doctor.
Anxiety is another common reason for brain fog. Anxiety can affect our ability to think clearly. A thought clouding our ability to concentrate can be caused by anxiety, frustration and hopelessness. In addition to stress, some physical conditions like menopause or thyroid problems can cause brain fog. High levels of estrogen can cause brain fog. Stress can also lead to problems sleeping and with hormone balance. Brain fog is also a possibility for those who have undergone COVID.
Lack of sleep
Sleep deprivation has been linked to cognitive disorders like chronic fatigue syndrome and brain fog. Although it doesn't necessarily affect memory, chronic fatigue can lead to brain fog and other problems. This issue of the Harvard Health Letter offers free advice on healthy lifestyle habits, new developments in preventative medicine, and tips on reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol. Also, you'll learn more about the latest research on the effects of stress on your health.
Brain fog is often caused by depression. Treatment for this condition usually includes prescribed medication as well as various therapies. Sleeping enough at night is a key part of treatment for depression. Insomnia robs your brain of time to regenerate, which has adverse effects on your brain function. This can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being. Lack of sleep causes brain fog, so if you're experiencing depression, seek help immediately.
You must get enough rest to increase cognitive flexibility and sharpness. The brain needs specific nutrients to function optimally. The nutrients are vitamins, amino acids and essential fatty acid. Complex carbohydrates also count. Your brain can perform better if you eat a diet high in vegetables and healthy fats. If you're still experiencing brain fog after implementing these lifestyle changes, consult your doctor for treatment options.
Attention is not paid
Brain fog can cause a loss of focus and attention. It can be difficult to focus on work and completing your daily tasks, especially if you're experiencing this problem at the workplace. While there is no immediate cure for lack of attention, you can improve your focus and cognition by doing a few simple things. Listed below are some tips to improve your focus and concentration.
Brain fog can be caused by COVID, a medical condition. This can also be due to inflammation, or other reasons. Consult a doctor if you feel your brain may not be functioning to its best. Brain fog is common among many different types of people, and can interfere with the ability to complete daily tasks. Your doctor may perform tests to check for inflammation markers and vitamin deficiencies. Your doctor may ask questions about how you feel and what your mental health is.
Brain fog can also be caused by autoimmune diseases, brain injury, or certain medications. Some of these can contribute to lack of attention, and a doctor can help you decide which treatment is best for you. You can also treat the condition with lifestyle changes. Your doctor can help you determine if your medication is affecting your ability to focus.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
If you're not getting enough vitamin B12 in your diet, you may experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, tingling in the hands and feet, and lightheadedness. It is possible to feel depressed or unable to concentrate, as well as feeling like you don't know yourself. You may also notice that you get mouth sores, which can indicate anaemia or other emergencies.
If you don't get enough vitamin B12, you may be suffering from pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia occurs when the intestines don't absorb enough B12 from food, resulting in low red blood cells and brain damage. Doctors may prescribe large doses of B12 from food or regular injections to treat the condition. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be lacking in B12. The U.S. labs report levels of "normal" as being 450 pg/mL.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a range of symptoms including pale skin and mouth sores. A rapid heartbeat and beefy tongue could also be symptoms. These symptoms are not common for all B12 deficient people. They tend to come on gradually and don't always happen at once. To determine how severe the problem is, a doctor may run an examination.
You should ensure that your daily intake of vitamin B12 is sufficient for vegetarians. Vitamin B12 is essential to maintain healthy brain and nerve cells. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce without. It's therefore important to consume a wide variety of animal products that include this vital nutrient. Getting enough vitamin B12 may help you feel better.
Cancer treatments
A medical oncologist has discovered the connection between cancer and brain fog. One result is "Chemo brain," which she invented. Many patients with breast cancer complained about memory and concentration issues. They believed their treatments caused the problem. This is often not true. Here are some cancer treatments for brain fog. (Skip to the end of the article to learn more about some of the possible treatments for brain fog.)
Brain fog can be caused by many cancer treatments. You might experience problems with memory or thinking even after your treatment is over. If you're concerned that this problem is interfering with your daily activities, talk to your doctor about cognitive rehab. The doctor will be able to determine what is causing your brain fog, and recommend the best treatment. Talking to your doctor is the best way to start.
Several cancer treatments may cause cognitive problems, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Some suffer mild cognitive difficulties after receiving chemotherapy while others have more serious problems. However, the condition may also be caused by the cancer's treatment, or by other factors such as inadequate nutrition, poor sleep, anxiety and depression. Brain fog symptoms may become worse over time. Patients can find a variety of treatments that help them cope with symptoms of cancer.
One of the causes of brain fog is multi-tasking. According to a recent study conducted by Stanford University, people who multi-task often have difficulty organizing their thoughts, filtering out irrelevant information, and switching between tasks. These symptoms suggest that multi-tasking can reduce your efficiency and performance. Although it's unclear why you feel this way about multitasking, it could have serious consequences for your mental or physical health.
One way to prevent brain fog is to stop multi-tasking. This can result in a cluttered mind and a lowered sense of well-being. Studies have shown that people who frequently multitask are more likely to experience cognitive impairment than those who don't. Researchers believed that multitasking caused cognitive impairment only temporarily. However, the new study suggests that multi-tasking affects the same parts of the brain as people who focus better.
Multitasking is not only convenient, but it can also be detrimental to your brain. The way to fix this is to stop multi-tasking and focus on one task at a time. If you're a multi-tasker, you should turn off your phone notifications and instead focus on a task that you're working on. If you're unable to focus, consider using a time chunking method.


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NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced Credit Union Loan Source (CULS) will drive a rich digital payments experience for consumers through ACI Speedpay. With the ACI solution, the company has seen an 89 percent increase in the adoption of interactive voice response (IVR) payments, and ACI's mobile wallet feature has achieved 30 percent growth since launch.
Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, CULS is an indirect auto finance company with a dealer network spanning 14 states. Due to rapid portfolio growth, CULS looked to modernize its digital presence with a centralized way for customers to make payments and provide a unified experience across channels. With ACI Speedpay, CULS's customers now have a single online portal to manage and pay their bills. In addition, as more consumers have come to expect mobile payment options for bills, ACI's mobile wallet feature has provided a convenient choice for mobile billing and payment, including alerts and confirmations and the ability to display e-statements.
"By streamlining bill payments for our customers, we saw call center call volume drop by 15 percent almost immediately. With ACI Speedpay, our customers can make multiple payments, store payment information, see payment history and check balance and payoff information, all from a single portal," said RuthAnn Riggs, Chief Operating Officer, Credit Union Loan Source. "The mobile wallet feature has also been advantageous for customers who prefer to pay bills through their smartphone, and the e-statements have resulted in significant cost savings – we've seen paperless adoption rates go from 2 percent to 18 percent, and this continues to climb month over month."
"Consumers are spending more time than ever on their mobile devices, and meeting them where they are — on mobile — is crucial for businesses," said Sanjay Gupta, executive vice president, ACI Worldwide. "With ACI Speedpay's mobile wallet option, CULS is benefiting from faster payments as well as increased engagement with customers. In addition, ACI Speedpay is helping take the pressure off the company's call center by reducing inbound call volume amid the pandemic."
ACI Speedpay is an integrated suite of bill presentment and payment services that empowers the success of thousands of clients. The solution is proven to raise consumer satisfaction by 25 percent by offering easy ways to view and pay bills. The solution's mobile wallet billing and payment capability improves consumer experience while reducing costs.
About ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide powers digital payments for more than 6,000 organizations around the world. More than 1,000 of the largest financial institutions and intermediaries, as well as thousands of global merchants, rely on ACI to execute $14 trillion each day in payments and securities. In addition, myriad organizations utilize our bill presentment and payment services. Through our comprehensive suite of software solutions delivered on customers' premises, through the public cloud or through ACI's private cloud, we provide real-time payment capabilities and enable the industry's most complete omni-channel payments experience.
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ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payments, Inc., ACI Pay, Speedpay and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties' trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.


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Adam Eidinger
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"Adam Eidinger initiated the Mintwood Media Collective in May of 2000. He has worked for dozens of groups and businesses to generate media coverage and train communication staff. Adam is currently working on behalf of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps to promote their sourcing of Fair Trade and organic olive oil from Israeli and Palestinian farmers. While at Rabinowitz, he played a central role in promoting press coverage of the Tibetan Freedom Rally outside the U.S. Capitol, the largest rally for human rights in China and Tibet ever held on American soil. Adam was lead media coordinator for the World Bank and IMF protests in April 2000 which where featured in every American news magazine and newspaper as well on national and local television." [1]
He used to be married to Alexis Baden-Mayer.
"After graduation, Eidinger moved to Israel for a short period, then returned home and wound up at Rabinowitz Communications, a public-relations outfit with close ties to the Clinton administration. Eidinger helped plan the Dalai Lama's trip to the United States and went to Croatia on behalf of George Soros's Open Society Institute, which was fighting that government's crackdown on independent journalists. Eidinger was a natural, said Steve Rabinowitz, the firm's founder.
"In early 2000, Rabinowitz fired his young apprentice. The firm encouraged its employees to do pro bono work, and Eidinger began helping groups protesting the International Monetary Fund. Some of Rabinowitz's paying clients had ties to the IMF, and he told Eidinger to find another cause. He didn't, and Rabinowitz let him go. It was the right decision, Rabinowitz said, but one that still pains him." [1]
He chairs the D.C. Cannabis Campaign and co-owned the head shop Capitol Hemp until police closed it down.
- Director, Fair Trade Resource Network