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A Very Musical Family
I am not a journalist. And, even if I do fancy myself a writer, I sometimes wonder whether I am any good at it. I have interviewed people before and written content for many a publication, but when I was asked if I could interview Tony and Morgan Visconti for 1985, I confess I was bit nervous. Both are incredibly accomplished artists and, while Tony is responsible for some of the tunes that have most certainly defined a whole generation, having produced David Bowie, T. Rex, Iggy Pop, Tom Paxton and many more over the course of more than forty years in the business, Morgan grew up around all the people you and I would have wanted to meet and, nonetheless, has developed his own voice, alongside his very successful music company and his passion for photography. What do you ask someone you want to know everything about?
We met at Human, Morgan's music production company, in his suite, right across from his dad's. They say it's nice to be seating so close to each other as they like collaborating. Not bad for a family with an Italian last name, I thought.
Wikipedia says Tony was playing an instrument by the age of five. I wanted to know why, even if the question was stupid.
"My parents were both musical, amateurs, but very musical. My mother sang to me from the minute I was born. She'd sing me Italian songs. I heard music in the kitchen, all day long and, then, as soon as I was old enough to pick up a guitar… I started trying to play a guitar at five years old, but it was too big so they bought me a ukulele. And I learned ukulele in one day.
My dad is a singer and an accordion player and he plays the harmonica. He taught me. They bought me a little book and I learned it in one day."
From there to the guitar, is that a natural transition?
"It took me a few years, I had to grow up." I wonder how heavy a guitar is and can't help but picture a little kid and a giant guitar. Tony then tells me about the excellent music programs in New York City schools in those years, "in the 50s, when I grew up" and about private music lessons, a great guitar teacher and parents who "believed in me and I owe them everything."
I turn to Morgan. How about you? Growing up with a father like that, was that the same for you, did you pick up an instrument as a kid?
"Both my parents are musical," he refers to mother Mary Hopkin, who is also a singer. "There was always a lot going on in the house, we had a recording studio in the house for as long as I remember. The first instrument I remember touching was a Minimoog." I hesitate for a moment, I have no idea what that is. "It's a synthesizer," they answer in unison. "The sound of the seventies, I mean, everyone put Minimoog on their records" is what Morgan says.
Of course I turn to Wikipedia to see what a Minimoog looks like and what one finds is that it's called that because it was invented by Robert Moog and Bill Hemsath. Moog's name is hyperlinked and I can't help my curiosity. He is a pioneer in electronic music and, among other moog-named synthesizers and a line of pedals that he called Moogerfooger. People in music. They know how to have fun.
It's one thing to be interested in some form of art as a side project and it's another thing to pursue it as a career. When did you know?
"It happened immediately to both of us. I couldn't get him to go to college. He said 'I know what I want to do'. The same thing happened to me, around fifteen I was working as a musician, working weekends playing weddings and things like that." Tony said he'd play anywhere he could work, as it was fun and easy to get work.
"When I was about sixteen I went into the recording studio for the first time. Accompanying musicians, making records. This Russian woman came to me to play the guitar and I was playing all these Russian songs on the guitar… all kinds of crazy gigs. There was no reason to go for higher education, I was already doing what I wanted to do."
I tell him in Brazil if you don't have a degree and you are arrested, you don't get your own cell in jail, you stay with other people. Or at least that was the anecdote I was always told by my parents. I now wonder if this is true.
How did it happen, the shift from musician to producer?
Tony has produced over four hundred records thus far in his career.
"I was in the studio all the time in those years and I watched how everyone did their jobs, how the engineers did their work… Producers came to me late… I always knew there was someone who was really annoying in the recording studio, who would tell me how to tune my bass and all that stuff and I didn't like that person. That was the producer. I liked the engineer, everyone else looked like they were having fun and they were active, except for this 'boss' in the studio, who wasn't doing anything. So I went on to become a songwriter and I got a publishing deal and after about a year my publisher says to me, he says 'you know, I don't like your songs much, but I like your demos, I like your recordings.' After he said that I thought I was fired, but then he said 'I like your demos and I want you to become the house record producer' and then I was hired in the same breath. And that was a big turning point in my life. I am a better songwriter than he said, but it kind of made me think maybe there was a better way to do this and I had a better talent. I always was a musician, I thought, 'if I learn producing I could come back in the studio and record my own songs' but that never happened until much later. So I ended up working for other people."
Funny thing, I think to myself. Tony used to talk about the producer as that 'boss in the studio', but when he became that boss, he saw himself working for other people. I wonder how many people he has produced and worked for and with who really do understand how much he was giving them for using his time to make their music and not his and whether his son, who is a musician, makes his own music and has recently launched a new single, but has also spent a good part of his own life so far making music for others, sees that parallel in their paths.
"Shortly after that is when I went to England and met David Bowie and Marc Bolan from T. Rex and I was working with them and making them sound great and I thought 'this is a great job' and I never looked back after that."
You took the time to learn the instruments, you worked in your songwriting craft and then you went to make other people's creative work sound better. You must be very detached to be able to do that.
"Well I see it as one big job. When you become a record producer you must know, you should know all the other jobs. I know a lot of producers don't, but I felt that that was the top of the mountain of all these jobs that I do. The one thing I didn't know, I wasn't a very good technician. I heard all the Beatles records in the mid-sixties and I thought, 'I want to make records that sound like this, they don't sound like live recordings, they sound magical, they have all these special sounds on them, I can't pick up my guitar and make those sounds, there's something else I need.' And that was the engineering part. Luckily, I got a job in England working for a great record producer – he means Denny Cordell – who took me under his wing and he taught me the technical side of musical producing." Tony called that a fair tradeoff. Knowing all the jobs in the studio gave him the confidence to tell everyone else what to do, as he knows exactly what he's saying. "It's very important that you have the vocabulary and the knowledge."
Morgan reminds him that he does indeed play every now and then and matter-of-factly Tony tells us how he was working on a record with David Bowie not long ago and Bowie asked him to play the tambourine and do some backup vocals. "And then I said, sure." I mean, wouldn't anyone if Bowie asked?
I turn to Morgan. You went into commercial music production; you are a partner at Human but also a musician. What's the split now and how did this happen?
"Well, when I came to NY – Morgan was born and grew up in England – I had the same ambitions as Tony did. I wanted to be in a band, I wanted to be a rock star. By accident someone got in touch with me who owned a commercial production studio and at the time I wasn't making any money doing anything else so I took the bait. And I've been doing it for twenty-two years now. Only very recently I've put efforts back into my own music."
"Because I am always writing my own music for Human but it's for a purpose, it's for a commercial, it's for someone else's agenda."
We discuss the fact that, whether you are producing for a commercial – there is a story, there is a mood, there is a brand – or for an artist – there also is a story, there also is a mood and, definitely, there is a brand – roles are very similar. I ask Morgan about his song "Could You", the track used for Dove's Self Esteem campaign.
"That campaign, two years ago, was very stimulating as far as getting myself out of this chair and writing more songs for myself. I was very happy with the way it went. They took the song as I wrote it and really didn't tamper with it too much, which rarely ever happens in our business, you know that."
Oh, yes, I do.
"So it went on air very pure, just the way I imagined it so I thought 'I'd love to do more of this stuff' and just write music for myself."
There is one question I can't help but ask. DJs. Morgan likes the idea of DJs.
"I actually made sure I met some DJs to remix my single. It was suggested that I do that by my PR guy. And it was a really cool experience. Because they DJ, but they also create. They just happen to have the letters DJ in front of their name. I don't know why they do, as they are artists in their own right. And they are able to take a song like mine and reshape it completely from top to bottom. But they huge barks for showing up and spinning other people's records."
It's always fun to take those "universal truths" – professional musicians won't appreciate DJs, won't very much like all these pop singers and so on – and debunk them.
"'All the single ladies' is one of my all time singles by Beyoncé and I used to listen to it over and over again, because she sings great, but somebody in her team is a jazz person and they put these beautiful chords underneath it and every time I heard it I'd go 'wow', because I like music that I can't figure out how they did it. Most of the time I know how the sausage was made, I know what they put inside. But, with that record it just blew my mind." Tony even remembers the video where the little baby is dancing to it.
We talk about the creative process in music. I am really curious about that. Tony is excited to go into it.
"There's all sorts of ways to create and I think the best way is always collaborative. I often wonder how Beethoven and Mozart did it. They sat all alone and they just wrote out all this stuff… it must've been a different, difficult thing. All I know is that, since I was young man was that the best music was when I was working and playing with others and we get the bounce off from each other. Sometimes it hurts when they don't like your ideas. But I learned a long time ago: an idea is just an idea; it's not you. You can change an idea like you change your clothes and once you get over that, working with other people is a lot of fun. You create something that the sum is greater than the people. You might have fought for it, you might have laughed, you might have lost your mind, but in the end it's a great work of art."
Ok, you had at me "an idea is just an idea". Being in a room with people who know a lot about something and have put all that knowledge to work is humbling. Add to that the fact that what they do is music and the impact music can have on people and you have me wanting to transcribe every last bit I got from them. I won't. Instead, I will tell you to go get the two albums by T. Rex Tony Visconti remixed and remastered – a lot in collaboration with Morgan. I've been listening nonstop.
Photography by Vicente Muñoz

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New report: GM crops increase pesticide use and fail to alleviate poverty
BRUSSELS (BELGIUM), KUALA LUMPUR (MALAYSIA), LAGOS (NIGERIA),January 13th, – Genetically Modified (GM) crops have led to a massive increase in pesticide use and have failed to increase yields or tackle world hunger and poverty, a new report by Friends of the Earth reveals today.
The report coincides with the annual release of biotech industry figures on GM crop cultivation around the world. Friends of the Earth International's GMO coordinator in Nigeria, Nnimmo Bassey said: "GM crops have failed to deliver the long-promised benefits of the biotech industry. Instead, increased pesticide use caused by these crops threatens the environment and communities around the world.""The biotech industry tells Africans that we need GM crops to tackle the food needs of our population. But the majority of GM crops are used to feed animals in rich countries, to produce damaging agrofuels, and don't even yield more than conventional crops."
Helen Holder, European GMO campaign coordinator said: "It is now clearer than ever that the EU is right to take a precautionary approach to genetically modified crops. GM crops are not the solution to the urgent environmental and economic challenges facing farmers both in Europe and in developing countries. More and more evidence is showing that around the world green farming methods are providing real solutions whilst boosting local economies and creating jobs."
Friends of the Earth International's report "Who Benefits from GM crops?" 2008 finds that:
The adoption of GM crops has led to a significant increase in pesticide use
Government studies show a 15-fold increase in the use of the herbicide RoundUp (glyphosate) in the United States and an almost 80 per cent increase in Brazil [3]. This is resulting in increasing numbers of glyphosate-resistant weeds around the world, leading to higher production costs for farmers as well as concerns about the environmental impact [4].
The US also reports increasing use of more toxic pesticides, including one banned in Europe:
- The increase in glyphosate is no longer displacing other herbicides in the US. From 2002 to 2006 the use of 2,4,D (a component of agent orange) on soybeans more than doubled
- The use of atrazine (banned in the EU due to links to health problems) on corn increased by 12 per cent in the US from 2002 to 2005.
GM crops do not tackle hunger or poverty
- The vast majority of GM crops commercialised so far are destined for animal feed for the meat and livestock markets in rich industrialised nations rather than for feeding the poor. GM crops, as part of the intensive farming model, contribute to small farmers losing their land and livelihoods and do not alleviate poverty. [5]
- Industry often claims that genetically modified cotton (Bt cotton) has boosted overall cotton yields thus contributing to poverty alleviation for farmers. However, close examination of these claims shows that favourable weather conditions, a shift to irrigation and the introduction of improved seed that is not genetically modified explain the improved yield. Also, in several countries, farmers who paid a premium for Bt cotton seed ended up spending as much on chemical insecticides as farmers growing conventional cotton.
Overall, GM crops do not yield more than other crops
• Even the US Department of Agriculture admits that no GM crop on the market has been modified to increase yields. The main factors influencing crop yield are weather, irrigation and fertilizers, soil quality and farmers' management skills [6].
GMOs continue to fail in Europe
• Less than 2% of the total maize grown in the EU is genetically modified [7] and five EU countries have now banned Monsanto's maize because of growing evidence of its negative environmental impact. A review of biotechnology in the European Union in 2007 confirmed that the GM crop sector is not performing well. On the other hand, green farming methods such as organic farming are creating more jobs, boosting rural economies and are safer for the environment [8].
A Question & Answer document focused on showing that GM crops do not help meet the Millennium Development Goals of halving hunger and poverty by 2015 is available here
The full report in English is available online at
Nnimmo Bassey, Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Tel: +234 8037274395 (mobile) or +234 52602680 (office)
Nizam Mahshar, Friends of the Earth Malaysia, Tel: +60 194777755
Helen Holder, Friends of the Earth Europe in Brussels:
+32 474 857 638 or +32 2 542 01 82
Karen Nansen, Friends of the Earth Uruguay, Tel: +598 99 524 003
[1] The executive summary of the report is available online at http://www.foei.org/publications/pdfs/gmcrops2008execsummary.pdf
The executive summary of the report is available IN SPANISH online at:
The executive summary of the report is available IN FRENCH online at:
[2] The new report launch coincides with the annual release of the "Global Status of Commercialized Biotech" report of the industry-sponsored International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) which promotes GM crops as beneficial for the environment and a key solution to hunger and poverty. The GM crops industry continues to misleadingly claim that GM crops reduce pesticide use and play a role in tackling poverty and hunger.
[3] Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that from 1994 to 2005 Monsanto's Roundup Ready crops have driven a more than 15-fold increase in the use of glyphosate. In 2006 alone, glyphosate use on soybeans jumped 28 per cent from 2005 to reach almost 100 million pounds (approx 44 million kg).
Last year, a study by a Brazilian governmental agency found that the use of glyphosate increased 79,6 per cent from 2000 to 2005, much faster than the expansion in area planted to RR soya.
[4] Worldwide 58 reports of glyphosate-resistant weeds have been identified, infesting an estimated 3,251 sites covering 1 million hectares. Experts agree this is caused by continuous planting of RR crops and over-reliance on glyphosate. In Argentina in 2007 a glyphosate-resistant weed called Johnson Grass had infested over 120,000 ha. It is estimated that 25 million litres of herbicides other than glyphosate will be needed to tackle this weed, increasing production costs of between $160 to 950 million per year.
[5] In South Africa, since the adoption of Bt cotton, the number of small cotton farmers have plummeted from 3229 in 2001/02 to just 853 in 2006/07.
In India, GM cotton is failing to address problems like increased costs of seeds and inputs leading to spiralling farmer debts and 942 documented farmer suicides in 2007 alone (to October).
Numerous conflicts between big landowners and local communities have been reported, including the shooting of a peasant farmer in Brazil by militia linked with Syngenta In Paraguay, soya expansion is associated with increasing rural poverty. 90% of soya grown is GM and up to 40% of people in rural areas living below the poverty line.
[6] Monstanto's Roundup Ready Soybeans - the most widely planted GM crop in the world – do not produce higher yields than conventional soya. In fact many studies have found on average 5-10% per cent lower yields than highly similar conventional varieties.
Insect resistant Bt cotton does not have higher yields than conventional cotton:
- In the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, and Australia overall cotton yields have remained constant.
- In India and China, the yield increase is mainly due to weather conditions and production factors not related to GM technology. For example in China, the province with the highest cotton production and the highest average yield (Xinjiang), grows mostly conventional cotton, not GM Bt varieties.
[7] Only one GM crop is gown in the European Union, Monsanto's Bt maize (MON810) that is genetically modified to produce a "built-in" insecticide. The biotech industry announced a 77% increase in the surface area of GM crops being grown in the EU in 2007 which brings the overall surface area from less than 1% to just under 2%.


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Despite self-governing, Inuit still suffer social and health problems
GREENLAND: Greenland Inuit experience the same health and social problems as other colonised indigenous peoples, shows new research. But there are signs of improvement.
The Greenlandic Inuit, Australian Aboriginals, the Mayans of Central America, the Igorot of Asia, and the Swedish Sami, are among the 370 million indigenous peoples in the world, according to the UN.
They all look different to one another, and have a different history and traditions, but all of them have at some point been deprived of influence over their country by a foreign power.
Many of the 5,000 different indigenous groups around the world are fighting for the right to self-determination in their own region. And some are casting a long, envious look at Greenland's home rule.
"Other indigenous peoples--including Inuit in Canada and Alaska--think that the autonomy that we have in Greenland, is highly sought after," says Birger Poppel, who studies the social and living conditions in the Arctic at the University of Greenland (Ilisimatursarfik), Nuuk.
Native people have their own problems
ScienceNordic.com is in Greenland in May to cover research in and about the Arctic.
We'll be covering everything from social conditions, mineral extraction, biodiversity, education, archaeology, and climate.
See our full list of "Science in Greenland" articles, which will be updated throughout May.
Even though Greenland has home rule, the Inuit community still suffer many of the same health and social problems as other remote indigenous people around the world.
These are the conclusions of a study, recently published in the medical journal The Lancet.
The study is the first to compare the health and social conditions of 28 groups of indigenous people with 'non-indigenous' people.
And it does not make for encouraging reading.
Indigenous people represent five percent of the world population, and 15 per cent of the world's poor.
89 per cent of Greenland's population are indigenous
Indigenous people come from a range of different cultures, and are hard to define as a single group.
According to the UN, indigenous people are defined by the following criteria:
they have been subjected to discrimination and/or marginalization
they have a special relationship to the land where their ancestors lived
they live within these territorial areas
they have a special culture
they have their own language
They discovered that when compared to non-indigenous people, indigenous communities have a lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, an increased number of newborns with abnormal birth weight, more women who die in childbirth, more obese adults and children, a lower level of education, and worse economic conditions.
Signs of improvement in Greenland
Peter Bjerregaard is a professor at the State Institute for Public Health in Denmark, and the University of Greenland. He has previously published a report on Greenland's social conditions, health, and life style and contributed data to the new research.
Despite the fact that Inuit in Greenland struggle with many problems common to other indigenous groups, there are signs that the situation is improving in Greenland, he says.
"In Greenland, we're well on the way and things are improving in a range of areas. Greenlanders have home rule and a health system that they are responsible for themselves," says Bjerregaard.
"But it's a long process to come up to the level of Denmark. And it's not something you can do in five to ten years," he says.
Too few educated Greenlanders
One of the reasons behind the worrying figures is Greenland's history, says Poppel.
"Many positive things came out of the ambition to make Greenland a modern country and a welfare state society after colonisation in the 1950s. Among these are health. But we've also made lots of mistakes, which we can still see traces of," says Poppel.
Greenland became a part of Denmark in 1953, after which many Danes emigrated to help establish the welfare state society.
"But it happened so quickly that there was no time to think about it properly," says Poppel.
One of his criticisms, is that Denmark did not adequately provide for the education of Greenlanders, who were not particularly interested either.
History of colonisation results in social trauma
According to Poppel, Greenland's colonial past and the rapid changes introduced have left many Greenlanders suffering from a kind of social trauma, which develops when a group of people feel isolated from the decision making process in their society.
"Greenlanders watched from side line as Danes came in and established the public administration. Inuit communities felt powerless, which contributed to social trauma. We still see the consequences of that," says Poppel.
Professor Jens Dahl agrees. Dahl studies human rights at the Danish Institute for Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and was recently elected to the UN's Permanent Forum of Indigenous People.
The colonisation and the process of de-colonisation that took place after the Second World War has left its mark on many indigenous people right across the world, says Dahl.
"It's reflected in, for example, an enormously high suicide rate--not only among Inuit in Greenland and the rest of the Arctic, but also among the indigenous people of North and South America, for example" he says.
Greenland's development admired by others
But despite Greenland's post-colonial problems they are in many ways, much better off than other indigenous groups.
"The way that Greenland obtained Home Rule can't simply be copied elsewhere in the world, but it is often seen as a kind of model because it's worked well for Greenlanders--especially economically," says Dahl.
Greenland has developed since it adopted home rule in 1979 and later expanded its powers of self-government in 2009, he says.
"It has led to a self-assurance in the Greenlandic population," he says. "We can see that Greenland's politicians negotiate solutions with Denmark as an equal negotiating partner," says Dahl.
Read the Danish version of this article on Videnskab.dk
Translated by: Catherine Jex
Scientific links
- "Indigenous and tribal peoples' health (The Lancet–Lowitja Institute Global Collaboration): a population study", The Lancet (2016), doi: 10.1016


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Police are appealing for information after a man filmed his friend who did a poo and a wee on the roof of a car.
Now the victim has found CCTV which shows that after the gross poo incident the same two men climbed on a flat roof outside his daughter's bedroom.
Kirk Petrakis, who runs the Cockington horse and carriage company in Torquay, said: "The flat roof is beside a huge drop. I don't think they were very drunk. The most worrying thing is that they seemed to be filming up on the roof. What were they doing up there?"
The family were in shock after their distressed children were woken by the men out on the roof.
They were even more shocked the next morning to discover the human turd on top of the car and damage to the dented roof will cost insurers £2,000.
WARNING: This CCTV shows the man defecating on a car roof
"The family are better today," he said. "We are trying to do some nice, positive things with my daughter to get things back to normal before she goes back to school.
A Devon and Cornwall police spokesman said: "An incident of criminal damage to a car on Upton Hill on Sunday 1 September has been reported and is being investigated by police.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CR/079275/19."
Kirk, of K&H Carriages, said they only bought the Honda Jazz car a month ago. He explained: "We heard a noise out in the street and then we thought my seven-year-old daughter was having a nightmare at first.
"She said somebody was standing on the roof outside her bedroom and we thought she meant the flat roof - we looked out and couldn't see anything.
"Then in the morning we found this huge human poo on the roof of our car.
"My wife cleaned it off and then I played the CCTV back and you can see what they did clearly. He stands up and pees on the car as well. He did everything! I was just speechless.
"We have given the footage to the police. I want an apology. I want them to be named. I want them to pay for the work to get our new car fixed.
"I have been to several car bod repair places today to see if I can get it fixed without having to make an insurance claim - but they all say the roof will cost about £2,000.
"But the worst thing is I can't stop how this has upset my kids. We didn't tell the younger one who is only six, but they talk to each other and now both of them are
"The world is changing - they are grown men and they are laughing and filming the whole thing. I want the police to have tougher powers."


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Street style: Blue layered menswear, Amsterdam
Nicely style look …I also like the small details like the accessories that really finished the look. The red sneakers wouldn't be my first choice but hey it kinda works for him.
Street style: Retro ish style, Amsterdam
Great style, great personality.
Street style: Look of an artist, Amsterdam
Street style: Dress over pants, New York
Dress over pants …a look that instantly stands out and mostly in a good way. She did a nice job finishing it with that suitable leather jacket and hat.
Street style: Red & blue menswear, New York
During my visit in New York I noticed that a lot of menswear I spotted on the streets did not have any real colour in it. Mostly they wore grey or black/ white. So when I saw this guy wearing red and blue (and that yellow phone cover) I took a quick snap.
Street style: Scarfs & coats on the streets again, Amsterdam
I'm afraid it's over with those warm summer days ….I also need to grab my jacket out the my closet before hitting the streets. I'm curious what the street style will be lik these upcoming months.
Street style: Blue & grey menswear, Amsterdam
A nice male look doesn't have to be complex, colorful or layered …sometimes a simple outfit is all you need.


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When I was still a classroom teacher, September was the most stressful month of my year. Since becoming a public librarian and only sometime classroom teacher, September is actually my first chance to catch my breath. It's also the month where I get to take vacation! This year my husband and I did a Western United States road trip, hitting Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Palm Springs, La Jolla, and Los Angeles with stops in Red Rock Canyon, Joshua Tree, and San Diego for good measure. It was great to see another part of the country and since I was unable to completely take off my librarian hat, we experienced quite a few bookish things!
My favorite literary experience was visiting The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles. It's housed in a 22,000 sqft, three story converted office building in the infamous Skid Row neighborhood of LA. It's definitely the largest bookstore I've ever visited, but also the most eclectic. They sell new, used, and rare items with special focus on graphic novels, science fiction, and fantasy. Where The Last Bookstore really shines, though, is in their displays. They capitalize on the 2016 impulse to take and share photos of everything, luring people into their stacks with outlandish book sculptures and a book labyrinth on the second floor. The horror section is housed inside the building's former vault – Stephen King and Clive Barker take up shelf-space where confidential documents and daily money bags were once stored. It's truly a magnificent bookstore…with one exception. Posted near every comfy chair and every highly polished table are strongly worded signs reminding customers that The Last Bookstore is NOT a library and that they're only welcome to sit and read for an hour before they *could* be asked to leave by staff. I found this incredibly off putting and my negative feelings were reinforced when I was asked to leave immediately after making my purchases. (Something else caught my eye right after I handed over my cash, but I was told that I needed to exit the building instead of inspecting it further, and, possibly, making an additional purchase!) They reasoned that it helped cut down on theft, which I can appreciate, but it made me feel like lingering to take photos was more encouraged than taking the time to decide what books to buy!
My most confusing literary experience came about inadvertently when I tried to find a bathroom in Palm Springs, CA. After striking out in multiple stores and cafes, I had a ray of hope when I saw the familiar blue library reader sign just under a traffic light. We followed the arrows and found ourselves walking though the doors of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library. At first it looked like a library – there was an information desk, a bank of public computers, and a handful of tables and chairs perfect for lingering over a book or homework. We turned left and made our way past the computers only to be stopped by a security guard. No problem, we retraced our steps and turned right at the information desk, only to be stopped by a second security guard. That single room (with a handful of conference rooms just out of sight) was the entirety of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library! No books, no magazines, no children's area, no librarians, and, most urgently, no public bathrooms! Later on I visited their website in the hope that maybe I missed some hidden door that would have taken me to the books, but no, this branch is book free except for some historical documents relating to the Palm Springs Historical Society. This is especially confusing because although they do host book groups, the members have to either buy the books or visit another library to get the books for the discussions!
I'd like to think that the movement away from leisurely book browsing (whether it's on shelves or in a chair!) is unique to California or the West Coast, but I'm afraid it isn't. Books just take up too much space that can be used for other purposes. And while I contribute to this problem (my phone was filled with eBooks and eAudio from Overdrive and Hoopla for this very trip!) I do hope that there will always be places for readers to hide away and turn physical pages, whether they are in bookstores or libraries.


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Installer Technician – Atlanta Georgia
Position Description
This is an Entry Level position of Installer Technician – ON THE JOB TRAINING for the right candidate – In this role you will install and service cameras, access control, radios, equipment & systems (IoT technology hardware & wireless networking software) in and on building structures and on utility poles utilizing a bucket truck.
We provide training for Reliable, smart, hardworking, long-term career-oriented people that has the abilities and qualities listed below. Prior IP Camera, Access Control & VMS experience a plus but NOT required. Advancement to a higher Tier Technician is the next transition path with a path to management available.
Job Responsibilities
- Equipment Installation, Service and Troubleshooting. Preparing and installing cable pathways and spaces. This includes installing systems and system components, cable drops; establish pathways and install cable support systems and electrical conduit raceways, j-hooks and various hardware; terminate & manage cables; mount cameras and hardware; mount rack mount servers and network switches; configure networks; install wireless radios and wireless hardware; fastening hardware to various surfaces, hammer drilling, assembling electronic components.
- Manage assigned tickets in our Ticket Management Software, compiling detailed notes, pictures and documentation.
- Performing field & bench verification & testing, performing field & remote service diagnostics & resolving technical service Issues.
- Troubleshooting and isolating problems at both a local and global level.
- Repairing and maintaining electronic security system equipment.
- Able to clearly identify and communicate project concerns to management, perform red lines and job updates.
- Competitive Salary based on Experience
- Paid Training & Industry Certifications
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, Paid Training and Certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Must pass pre-employment background check and Drug Screening. Subject to random drug screening
- Be mechanical with good hand eye coordination, able to work effectively with various hand tools and possess an eagerness to learn and advance in roles and pay and the ability to learn a trade are the main requirements!
- This position dispatches from Kennesaw, Georgia and requires some statewide overnight travel with transportation, lodging & $65 per diem (Meals & Incidentals-M&IE) provided for service calls as needed. – No Long Travel projects, only short trip weekday travel as required.
- Candidate must possess very strong communication and organizational skills, is self-motivated with a very strong work ethic. Must always present yourself in a clean and professional manner, with a primary focus on customer satisfaction, quality and safety. Must be reliable, on time and efficient and work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Must be committed to excellence and generate a high quality of work.
- Have good computer skills and desire to learn IT networking.
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must provide a Motor Vehicle Report in accordance with our policy. Must pass Criminal Background and Drug Screening.
- Work near moving mechanical parts, on Ladders, Bucket Trucks and Aerial Lifts, and all types of ladders, and in Outdoor Weather Conditions.
- Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
- Must wear a hard hat and safety glasses at all times while on the job site.
- Must wear OSHA approved boot length pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by seven (7) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Full-Time Mon-Fri Hours vary between 6am-6pm. Some weekday travel.
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Gov't denies talks with Öcalan or PKK heads, vows more military operations
AA PhotoA senior official has denied claims that the government is conducting secret talks with the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, or any other PKK leaders, saying operations against PKK militants in east and southeast Turkey will continue.
"Meetings with the organization [PKK] or İmralı are out of question," Deputy Prime Minister Yalçın Akdoğan told state-run Anadolu Agency on Jan 20. İmralı is the name of the island in which Öcalan is serving life sentence and is often used to refer to Öcalan.
Accusing media groups close to the PKK of "disinformation and manipulation," Akdoğan said the government's "main paradigm has not changed in the fight against terror."
"Our government continues to embrace our people. Our services and investments continue. The reform process is ongoing. We should provide public order for the security of our people's life and property. That is how we defeat the terrorist organization's plans through our security policies. Beyond that, there are no talks with İmralı," he said.
The PKK's aim of intensifying clashes in urban centers in southeastern Turkey is to impose its own hegemony by force of arms, Akdoğan also said. He claimed that the reason why the operations in response were taking so long was the "sensitivity of security forces in keeping civilians unharmed."
Relocation of Hakkari and Şırnak
Meanwhile, Akdoğan denied that the government's recent decision to relocate the provincial centers of Hakkari and Şırnak are part of intensified security policies, saying it was instead part of Ankara's plan to lend more support to the development of these cities.
In line with this, he underlined the need for economic development of the region in the aftermath of operations as locals have suffered much "due to the terrorist organization's oppression."
Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş also emphasized recently that the relocation had been planned long ago, adding that a coordination group under his leadership with the participation of eight ministers has been established in order to facilitate "rehabilitation work."
Kurtulmuş denied claims that people living in these areas will be relocated to other cities.
"There is no such a project to move Kurds from one city to another. Our Kurdish brothers are everywhere in Turkey. No city or region belongs solely to Kurds; our Kurdish brothers live in all 81 provinces of Turkey," he said.


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NAME : Mr. Kongkit Yingchaloenkitkhajorn
Present Position : Lecturer
Bachelor of Engineering Program in Civil Engineering
College of Industrial Technology and Management
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
EMAIL : email@example.com
- M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering, Chulalonkorn University, Thailand (2013)
- B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand (2008)
Research Interests
- Constitutive modelling; Creep model
- Finite Element Method; Plastic Limit Analysis
- Bangkok Soft Clay Parameters for Analysis and Design
Academic performance
International Journals, Conferences and Proceedings
- Yingchaloenkitkhajorn K. and Ukritchon B., (2013), "Finite element analysis of tunnel face stability in Bangkok subsoil" Proceeding of the 6th ASEAN Civil Engineering Conference (ACEC), Bangkok, November 21-22.
- Yingchaloenkitkhajorn K. and Ukritchon B., (2012), "Three-Dimensional Undrained Tunnel Face Stability in Clay" Proceeding of the 25th KKCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering, Korea, October 22-24, pp. 290-293.
National Journals, Conferences and Proceedings
- Yingchaloenkitkhajorn K. and Ukritchon B., (2013), "Three-Dimensional Tunnel Face Stability in Clay whose shear strength increases linearly with depth" Proceeding of the 18th National Convention on Civil Engineering, May 8-10, The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand, pp. GTE43-50 (in Thai),Professor Dr. Chai Muktabhant Foundation AWARD 2013.
- Matanang M, Yingchaloenkitkhajorn K., Jaruma A., and Teerawattanasuk C., (2008), "Software in pocket personal computer for building inspection" Proceeding of IRPUS 6/2008, Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok, Thailand. (in Thai), IRPUS AWARD 2008.


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Most of the drivers like to drive the vehicle rashly because of which they have to face many issues but still they want to drive recklessly because they think that it is the best way by using which they can drive. There are many drivers in Loudoun country who involves in reckless driving because of which they usually get Loudoun country speeding ticket. Most of the drivers get this ticket because they don't know that what is speeding ticket and why they have to keep an eye on speedometer while driving in Loudon country.
Speeding ticket
When it comes to speeding ticket then this fact needs to be understood that only those drivers get it who breaks some law. A traffic ticket or speeding ticket is a notice which has been issued by the law enforcement official to a person who has been violating the traffic law. There are some rules which are defined by a state. Every person who is living in the state has to abide by them because it is the responsibility of every citizen to keep focused on the laws and make sure not to violate any rule. When it comes to Loudon country then it can be seen that they have very strict rules regarding traffic which makes it very important for the person to not violate any rule and always keep an eye on the speed while driving so that there will not be any kind of issue faced by the person.
How to avoid?
One of the best ways which help a person in getting rid of Loudoun county speeding ticket is to follow some tips so that they don't have to face any kind of issue regarding driving or speeding ticket. One of the best ways which can be used by a person is to follow the rules and try to keep an eye on the speedometer so that when they are driving they don't have to face any kind of issue. Another way is to read about the rules of traffic and follow them while driving on the road. Avoid reckless driving to make sure that the person is not facing any kind of issue. In fact, it can say that the key to avoiding any issue regarding speeding ticket and avoiding it, a person needs to stay focused on the driving and avoid reckless driving so that they don't have to face any problem.
Therefore, this fact needs to be kept in mind that a person should follow all of the rules of the state in which he is living. Every state or country has some rules. When it comes to London then this fact needs to be understood that they have strict rules regarding traffic. A person needs to avoid the reckless driving for the sake of getting rid of Loudoun county speeding ticket. Abide by all the rules of traffic so that you won't have to face any kind of issue. It is one of the best ways which can be used while driving in Loudon.


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This past week, MouseInfo was invited to roll our D20 and check out ONWARD at the El Capitan Theatre! Aside from the Dolby VisionTM Laser Projection & Dolby Atmos® Sound Technology presentation of the film, there's a few other extras in store if you decide to see the film at the El Capitan Theatre!
This is an extremely limited engagement – so be sure to drop in before March 22 to see what your local cinema will absolutely not be able to offer with about the same price of admission!
Before the Movie
Aside from the flawless presentation of the film, you can expect a few exclusive extras during the limited-time engagement:
Medley of Disney Songs performed on the El Capitan's famous organ, performed most nights by house organist Rob Richards!
Live Appearances on stage by Ian and Barley before the movie.
Take your photo with Guinevere, Barley Lightfoot's groovy and noble steed, parked right on Hollywood Boulevard before you enter the theatre. (Disneybounding optional).
More to See
Inside the lobby, there are is another photo opportunity, with Ian and Barley themselves!
As always, you can get your hands on a variety of snacks at the concessions stand. A collectible speed pack combo is available for purchase.
My friend bought me the Guinevere mug, which we proudly posed with and was a big hit with other fans at the theatre. The mug is sold at Disney Stores and on Shop Disney, including the Disney Store next door to the El Capitan.
See it for Yourself
Tickets available at The El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 (1-800-347-6396).
- Daily showtimes are 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. daily.
Showtimes and dates are subject to change.
ONWARD is playing at the El Capitan Theatre now through March 22.


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What is Prevacid (lansoprazole)?
Prevacid (lansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which blocks the production of acid by the stomach used to treat conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome that are caused by stomach acid.
Prevacid, like other proton-pump inhibitors, blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal. Prevacid is available over-the-counter (OTC).
Drug interactions of Prevacid include other drugs whose absorption may be affected by stomach acidity. Prevacid and other PPIs that reduce stomach acid also reduce the absorption and concentration in blood of ketoconazole and increase the absorption and concentration in blood of digoxin. This may lead to reduced effectiveness of ketoconazole or increased digoxin toxicity, respectively.
Prevacid may increase blood levels of methotrexate and tacrolimus.
Proton pump inhibitors may also increase the action of warfarin, increasing the risk of bleeding.
Use of Prevacid in pregnant women has not been adequately evaluated. Prevacid has not been studied in nursing women. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of Prevacid?
What are the common side effects of Prevacid?
Common side effects of Prevacid include
- diarrhea,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- constipation,
- rash,
- headaches,
- dizziness,
- nervousness,
- abnormal heartbeat,
- muscle pain,
- weakness,
- leg cramps, and
- water retention.
What are the serious side effects of Prevacid?
Serious side effects of Prevacid include
- increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection;
- increased risk of osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine with high doses and long-term use (1 year or longer);
- reduced absorption of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin);
- low levels of magnesium (hypomagnesemia) with long-term use; and
- increased risk of heart attacks with long-term use.
What drugs interact with Prevacid?
Tables 2 and 3 include drugs with clinically important drug interactions and interaction with diagnostics when administered concomitantly with Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab and instructions for preventing or managing them.
Consult the labeling of concomitantly used drugs to obtain further information about interactions with PPIs.
Table 2. Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting Drugs Co-Administered with Prevacid orPrevacid SoluTab and Interactions with Diagnostics
|Clinical Impact:
|The effect of PPIs on antiretroviral drugs is variable. The clinical importance and the mechanisms behind these interactions are not always known.
Rilpivirine-containing products: Concomitant use with Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab is contraindicated. See prescribing information.
Atazanavir: See prescribing information for atazanavir for dosing information.
Nelfinavir: Avoid concomitant use with Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab. See prescribing information for nelfinavir.
Saquinavir:See the prescribing information for saquinavir and monitor for potential saquinavir toxicities.
Other antiretrovirals: See prescribing information.
|Clinical Impact:
|Increased INR and prothrombin time in patients receiving PPIs and warfarin concomitantly. Increases in INR and prothrombin time may lead to abnormal bleeding and even death.
|Monitor INR and prothrombin time. Dose adjustment of warfarin may be needed to maintain target INR range. See prescribing information for warfarin.
|Clinical Impact:
|Concomitant use of PPIs with methotrexate (primarily at high dose) may elevate and prolong serum concentrations of methotrexate and/or its metabolite hydroxymethotrexate, possibly leading to methotrexate toxicities. No formal drug interaction studies of high-dose methotrexate with PPIs have been conducted.
|A temporary withdrawal of Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab may be considered in some patients receiving high-dose methotrexate.
|Clinical Impact:
|Potential for increased exposure of digoxin.
|Monitor digoxin concentrations. Dose adjustment of digoxin may be needed to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations. See prescribing information for digoxin.
|Clinical Impact:
|Increased clearance of theophylline.
|Individual patients may require additional titration of their theophylline dosage when Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab is started or stopped to ensure clinically effective blood concentrations.
|Drugs Dependent on Gastric pH for Absorption (e.g., iron salts, erlotinib, dasatinib, nilotinib,mycophenolate mofetil, ketoconazole/itraconazole)
|Clinical Impact:
|Lansoprazole can reduce the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on reducing intragastric acidity.
Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF): Co-administration of PPIs in healthy subjects and in transplant patients receiving MMF has been reported to reduce the exposure to the active metabolite, mycophenolic acid (MPA), possibly due to a decrease in MMF solubility at an increased gastric pH. The clinical relevance of reduced MPA exposure on organ rejection has not been established in transplant patients receiving Prevacid and MMF.
Use Prevacid and Prevacid SoluTab with caution in transplant patients receiving MMF. See the prescribing information for other drugs dependent on gastric pH for absorption.
|Combination Therapy with Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin
|Clinical Impact:
|Concomitant administration of clarithromycin with other drugs can lead to serious adverse reactions, including potentially fatal arrhythmias, and are contraindicated. Amoxicillin also has drug interactions.
|Clinical Impact:
|Potentially increased exposure of tacrolimus, especially in transplant patients who are intermediate or poor metabolizers of CYP2C19.
|Monitor tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations. Dose adjustment of tacrolimus may be needed to maintain therapeutic drug concentrations. See prescribing information for tacrolimus.
|Interactions with Investigations of Neuroendocrine Tumors
|Clinical Impact:
|CgA levels increase secondary to PPI-induced decreases in gastric acidity. The increased CgA level may cause false positive results in diagnostic investigations for neuroendocrine tumors.
|Temporarily stop Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab treatment at least 14 days before assessing CgA levels and consider repeating the test if initial CgA levels are high. If serial tests are performed (e.g., for monitoring), the same commercial laboratory should be used for testing, as reference ranges between tests may vary.
|Interaction with Secretin Stimulation Test
|Clinical Impact:
|Hyper-response in gastrin secretion in response to secretin stimulation test, falsely suggesting gastrinoma.
|Temporarily stop Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab treatment at least 28 days before assessing to allow gastrin levels to return to baseline.
|False Positive Urine Tests for THC
|Clinical Impact:
|There have been reports of false positive urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving PPIs.
|An alternative confirmatory method should be considered to verify positive results.
Table 3. Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab When Co-Administered with Other Drugs
|CYP2C19 OR CYP3A4 Inducers
|Clinical Impact:
|Decreased exposure of lansoprazole when used concomitantly with strong inducers.
|St John's Wort, rifampin: Avoid concomitant use with Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab.
Ritonavir-containing products: See prescribing information.
|CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 Inhibitors
|Clinical Impact:
|Increased exposure of lansoprazole is expected when used concomitantly with strong inhibitors.
|Voriconazole: See prescribing information.
|Clinical Impact:
|Decreased and delayed absorption of lansoprazole.
|Take Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab at least 30 minutes prior to sucralfate.
Prevacid side effects list for healthcare professionals
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling:
- Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea
- Bone Fracture
- Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency
- Hypomagnesemia
Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
Worldwide, over 10,000 patients have been treated with Prevacid in Phase 2 or Phase 3 clinical trials involving various dosages and durations of treatment. In general, Prevacid treatment has been well-tolerated in both short-term and long-term trials.
The following adverse reactions were reported by the treating physician to have a possible or probable relationship to drug in 1% or more of Prevacid-treated patients and occurred at a greater rate in Prevacid-treated patients than placebo-treated patients in Table 1.
Table 1. Incidence of Possibly or Probably Treatment-Related Adverse Reactions in Short-Term, Placebo-Controlled Prevacid Studies
|Body System/
Adverse Reaction
|Body as a Whole
|Abdominal Pain
|Digestive System
Headache was also seen at greater than 1% incidence but was more common on placebo. The incidence of diarrhea was similar between patients who received placebo and patients who received 15 and 30 mg of Prevacid, but higher in the patients who received 60 mg of Prevacid (2.9, 1.4, 4.2, and 7.4%, respectively).
The most commonly reported possibly or probably treatment-related adverse event during maintenance therapy was diarrhea.
In the risk reduction study of Prevacid for NSAID-associated gastric ulcers, the incidence of diarrhea for patients treated with Prevacid, misoprostol, and placebo was 5, 22, and 3%, respectively.
Another study for the same indication, where patients took either a COX-2 inhibitor or lansoprazole and naproxen, demonstrated that the safety profile was similar to the prior study. Additional reactions from this study not previously observed in other clinical trials with Prevacid included
- contusion,
- duodenitis,
- epigastric discomfort,
- esophageal disorder,
- fatigue,
- hunger,
- hiatal hernia,
- hoarseness,
- impaired gastric emptying,
- metaplasia, and
- renal impairment.
Additional adverse experiences occurring in less than 1% of patients or subjects who received Prevacid in domestic trials are shown below:
Body as a Whole – abdomen enlarged, allergic reaction, asthenia, back pain, candidiasis, carcinoma, chest pain (not otherwise specified), chills, edema, fever, flu syndrome, halitosis, infection (not otherwise specified), malaise, neck pain, neck rigidity, pain, pelvic pain
Cardiovascular System – angina, arrhythmia, bradycardia, cerebrovascular accident/cerebral infarction, hypertension/hypotension, migraine, myocardial infarction, palpitations, shock (circulatory failure), syncope, tachycardia, vasodilation
Digestive System – abnormal stools, anorexia, bezoar, cardiospasm, cholelithiasis, colitis, dry mouth, dyspepsia, dysphagia, enteritis, eructation, esophageal stenosis, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, fecal discoloration, flatulence, gastric nodules/fundic gland polyps, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal anomaly, gastrointestinal disorder, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, glossitis, gum hemorrhage, hematemesis, increased appetite, increased salivation, melena, mouth ulceration, nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea, gastrointestinal moniliasis, rectal disorder, rectal hemorrhage, stomatitis, tenesmus, thirst, tongue disorder, ulcerative colitis, ulcerative stomatitis
Endocrine System – diabetes mellitus, goiter, hypothyroidism
Hemic and Lymphatic System – anemia, hemolysis, lymphadenopathy
Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders – avitaminosis, gout, dehydration, hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, peripheral edema, weight gain/loss
Musculoskeletal System – arthralgia, arthritis, bone disorder, joint disorder, leg cramps, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, myasthenia, ptosis, synovitis
Nervous System – abnormal dreams, agitation, amnesia, anxiety, apathy, confusion, convulsion, dementia, depersonalization, depression, diplopia, dizziness, emotional lability, hallucinations, hemiplegia, hostility aggravated, hyperkinesia, hypertonia, hypesthesia, insomnia, libido decreased/increased, nervousness, neurosis, paresthesia, sleep disorder, somnolence, thinking abnormality, tremor, vertigo
Respiratory System – asthma, bronchitis, cough increased, dyspnea, epistaxis, hemoptysis, hiccup, laryngeal neoplasia, lung fibrosis, pharyngitis, pleural disorder, pneumonia, respiratory disorder, upper respiratory inflammation/infection, rhinitis, sinusitis, stridor
Skin and Appendages – acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, dry skin, fixed eruption, hair disorder, maculopapular rash, nail disorder, pruritus, rash, skin carcinoma, skin disorder, sweating, urticaria
Special Senses – abnormal vision, amblyopia, blepharitis, blurred vision, cataract, conjunctivitis, deafness, dry eyes, ear/eye disorder, eye pain, glaucoma, otitis media, parosmia, photophobia, retinal degeneration/disorder, taste loss, taste perversion, tinnitus, visual field defect
Urogenital System – abnormal menses, breast enlargement, breast pain, breast tenderness, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, gynecomastia, impotence, kidney calculus, kidney pain, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, menstrual disorder, penis disorder, polyuria, testis disorder, urethral pain, urinary frequency, urinary retention, urinary tract infection, urinary urgency, urination impaired, vaginitis
Postmarketing Experience
Additional adverse experiences have been reported since Prevacid and Prevacid SoluTab have been marketed. The majority of these cases are foreign-sourced and a relationship to Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab has not been established. Because these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. These events are listed below by COSTART body system.
Body as a Whole – anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus;
Digestive System – hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, vomiting;
Hemic and Lymphatic System – agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura;
Infections and Infestations – Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea;
Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders – hypomagnesemia; Musculoskeletal System – bone fracture, myositis;
Skin and Appendages – severe dermatologic reactions including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (some fatal), cutaneous lupus erythematosus;
Special Senses – speech disorder;
Urogenital System – interstitial nephritis, urinary retention.
Combination Therapy With Amoxicillin And Clarithromycin
In clinical trials using combination therapy with Prevacid plus amoxicillin and clarithromycin, and Prevacid plus amoxicillin, no adverse reactions peculiar to these drug combinations were observed. Adverse reactions that have occurred have been limited to those that had been previously reported with Prevacid, amoxicillin, or clarithromycin.
Triple Therapy
The most frequently reported adverse reactions for patients who received triple therapy for 14 days were diarrhea (7%), headache (6%), and taste perversion (5%). There were no statistically significant differences in the frequency of reported adverse reactions between the 10 and 14 day triple therapy regimens. No treatment-emergent adverse reactions were observed at significantly higher rates with triple therapy than with any dual therapy regimen.
Dual Therapy
Prevacid/amoxicillin The most frequently reported adverse reactions for patients who received Prevacid three times daily plus amoxicillin three times daily dual therapy were diarrhea (8%) and headache (7%). No treatment-emergent adverse reactions were observed at significantly higher rates with Prevacid three times daily plus amoxicillin three times daily dual therapy than with Prevacid alone.
For information about adverse reactions with antibacterial agents (amoxicillin and clarithromycin) indicated in combination with Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab, refer to the Adverse Reactions section of their prescribing information.
Laboratory Values
The following changes in laboratory parameters in patients who received Prevacid were reported as adverse reactions:
- Abnormal liver function tests,
- increased SGOT (AST),
- increased SGPT (ALT),
- increased creatinine,
- increased alkaline phosphatase,
- increased globulins,
- increased GGTP,
- increased/decreased/abnormal WBC,
- abnormal AG ratio,
- abnormal RBC,
- bilirubinemia,
- blood potassium increased,
- blood urea increased,
- crystal urine present,
- eosinophilia,
- hemoglobin decreased,
- hyperlipemia,
- increased/decreased electrolytes,
- increased/decreased cholesterol,
- increased glucocorticoids,
- increased LDH,
- increased/decreased/abnormal platelets,
- increased gastrin levels and
- positive fecal occult blood.
Urine abnormalities such as albuminuria, glycosuria, and hematuria were also reported. Additional isolated laboratory abnormalities were reported.
In the placebo-controlled studies, when SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) were evaluated, 0.4% (4/978) and 0.4% (11/2677) patients, who received placebo and Prevacid, respectively, had enzyme elevations greater than three times the upper limit of normal range at the final treatment visit. None of these patients who received Prevacid reported jaundice at any time during the study.
In clinical trials using combination therapy with Prevacid plus amoxicillin and clarithromycin, and Prevacid plus amoxicillin, no increased laboratory abnormalities particular to these drug combinations were observed.
For information about laboratory value changes with antibacterial agents (amoxicillin and clarithromycin) indicated in combination with Prevacid or Prevacid SoluTab, refer to the Adverse Reactions section of their prescribing information.
Prevacid (lansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which blocks the production of acid by the stomach used to treat conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome that are caused by stomach acid. Common side effects of Prevacid include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, rash, headaches, dizziness, nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps, and water retention. Use of Prevacid in pregnant women has not been adequately evaluated. Prevacid has not been studied in nursing women. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
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Most people have experienced some sort of pain or discomfort following a large meal or a particular food that didn't quite agree with their stomach. Acid reflux symptoms can happen without a specific underlying condition.
Crohn's Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are diseases that cause inflammation of part of or the entire digestive tract (GI). Crohn's affects the entire GI tract (from the mouth to the anus), while ulcerative colitis or ulcerative colitis only affects the large and small intestine and ilium. Researchers do not know the exact cause of either disease. About 20% of people with Crohn's disease also have a family member with the disease. Researchers believe that certain factors may play a role in causing UC. Both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are a type of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis both have similar symptoms and signs, for example, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, episodic and/or persistent diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and cramping, rectal bleeding, bloody stools, joint pain and soreness, eye redness, or pain. Symptoms unique to Crohn's disease include anemia and skin changes. Symptoms of unique to ulcerative colitis include certain rashes, and an urgency to defecate (have a bowel movement). Doctors diagnose both diseases with similar tests and procedures. While there is no cure for either disease, doctors and other health care professionals can help you treat disease flares, and manage your Crohn's or ulcerative colitis with medication, diet, nutritional supplements, and/or surgery.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Ulcers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are prescribed medications for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Examples of NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and more. One common side effect of NSAIDs is peptic ulcer (ulcers of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum). Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and patient safety information should be reviewed prior to taking NSAIDs.
GERD: Is the Damage Reversible?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is caused by the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). LES is a group of muscles that act as a valve to prevent the acidic contents of the stomach from refluxing into the esophagus.
What Is the Life Expectancy of Someone With Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the inner lining of the large intestine (large bowel) leading to erosion and ulcers. It is a lifelong illness with no specific cause or cure.
GERD (Acid Reflux) in Infants and Children
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the upward movement of stomach content, including acid, into the esophagus and sometimes into or out of the mouth. Common symptoms of GERD in children include colic, feeding problems, poor growth, frequent vomiting or coughing, heartburn, regurgitation, recurrent wheezing, pneumonia, choking, or gagging. Treatment may involve elevating the child's bed, keeping the child upright after eating, limiting foods that seem to make the reflux worse, encouraging your child to exercise, and serving several small meals a day.
Is Ulcerative Colitis Curable?
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the inner lining of the large intestine (large bowel or colon) leading to erosion and ulcers. It is also associated with various manifestations outside of the colon, such as inflammation of the eyes, joints, skin, and lungs. Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong illness with no specific cause or cure. Patients have repeated cycles of flare-ups and disappearance of the disease.
What Are the Causes of Mouth Ulcers?
Mouth ulcers are also called canker sores, aphthous ulcers, and are a form of mouth sores. They are small, round ulcers that may be red, yellow, or gray. They occur in lining of the oral cavity (mucous membrane), usually on the inner surface of the lips and cheeks. The causes of mouth ulcers can be traumatic, environmental, systemic disease, or medication. Quite often, mouth ulcers are triggered by an underlying medical condition.
What Are the Best Foods To Eat If You Have GERD?
What is GERD, and how can you manage it? Learn more about this condition and how making diet and lifestyle changes can play an important role in treatment.
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the inner lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small bowel (duodenum). Peptic ulcers cause symptoms like heartburn, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and other symptoms. Ulcers are treated with lifestyle modification and medications.
What Causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder in which acid reflux occurs at least two times a week for several weeks. Acid reflux is a condition in which the acidic stomach contents leak back in the food pipe (esophagus) and cause heartburn.
How Serious Is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a lifelong disease with constant periods of flare-ups and remissions (periods without symptoms, which may last for weeks or years). Presently, there is no permanent medical cure for it, but there are various medications that can provide symptomatic relief, reduce inflammation and manage flare-ups.
Treatment & Diagnosis
- GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease FAQs
- Ulcerative Colitis FAQs
- Ulcers: What Causes Ulcers?
- GERD Surgery - No Good?
- GERD: Questions To Ask Your Doctor About GERD (Heartburn)
- GERD Surgery Doesn't Prevent Cancer
- Ulcers May Be Caused By Your Cat
- IBS, GERD, Hepatitis C: Doctors Dialogue
- GERD: Types of antacids for GERD?
- GERD: Safe GERD medications for pregnancy?
- GERD Acid reflux during pregnancy?
- GERD: Relief from GERD?
- GERD Symptoms improve with weight loss?
- Why is acid reflux GERD worse at night time?
- GERD Symptoms After Exercise?
- Bad breath from GERD?
- GERD Best treatment for Barrett Esophagus?
- GERD How long can you take Prilosec safely?
- GERD: Any substitute for Propulsid in treating GERD
- GERD: Use of Propulsid GERD
- What Is the Relationship Between GERD and Scleroderma?
- Can H. Pylori Ulcer Pain Continue After Treatment?
- Does Aspirin Make Ulcers Worse?
- Does Stress Cause Ulcerative Colitis?
- Does IBS Cause Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis?
- What Are Foods to Avoid With GERD?
- Does Stress Cause Ulcers?
- Bleeding Ulcer Symptoms and Causes
Medications & Supplements
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Professional side effects and drug interactions sections courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


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Patio doors act as receivers for visitors and colleagues. Like how the saying goes, whatever is on the outside reflects whatever is on the inside. A good patio door will always reflect how well your office, home, or other place looks.
5 Best-Selling Patio Doors with Blinds Between the Glass
You may need a modern and unique patio door; this means that it may need something that will hide your internal things or offer privacy. So the patio door should have blinds between the glass to provide you with privacy.
You may be wondering how you will get the best patio door with blinds between the glass. Therefore, we have researched and come up with the best patio doors with blinds between the glass to suit your interest.
Have a look.
Table of Contents
Reviews of 5 Top Rated Patio Doors with Blinds Between the Glass
1. Top Bright Patio Door with Blinds
Top Bright patio door with blinds is a product of the Top bright company. The company has firms in Germany and China. It has a top-grade aluminum section in 6063-T5. The aluminum on the top bright patio door with blinds can either be a thermal break or non-thermal break and is 2.0 millimeters thick.
Top bright patio door with blinds has a surface treatment of anodizing, electrophoresis, powder coating, PVDF in any color to meet the requirements of a different kind of exterior building design.
It comes in different glass designs like a tampered and a Low-E glass that you can choose from or impresses you. The blinds between the glass are remote-controlled build-in, and others are manual, giving you many options to choose from.
This top bright product is soundproof, heat insulation, and damp proof.
When purchasing this product, it has good packaging and comes with after-sales service like online technical support.
It has a modern design, swing opening style, and comes with five years of product warranty.
You can use this unique patio door with blinds between the glass in a hotel, at the home, office door, and many more places.
2. Masonite Patio Door
The Masonite patio door is a product of the Masonite store. It has built-in blinds and a sealed inside tempered safety glass, and the slides offer protection from dust and damage to the glass.
The high-definition steel door features decorative panel profiles that offer the ultimate security to your children and pets. You can lower and raise the blinds for privacy and an internal grill that makes it easy to clean.
The door unit has a complete system with all necessary assembling components like jamps, brickmould, weather stripping, sill, and hinges for easy installation. A triple-pane glass acts as an energy-saving and safety component. It has a high-quality performance polyurethane foam insulation core that is best for energy saving. On the door, a reinforced steel lock plate applied to the latch side jamp provides extra security.
It is the best recommendation to trim steel or fiberglass exterior doors, but common manufacturer trimming limitations are at least three-in off the bottom to two-in off the top.
Masonite patio door has all trimming voids warranty and is best for commercial and residential use.
3. ThermaStar Patio Door
ThermaStar patio door is a product of the Pella store. The door has a roller system on the sliding panel that provides a smooth operation and blinds between the glass to give you privacy when you need it.
This Pella product provides a competitive price and easy-care door solution at all times. The frames are enhanced vinyl formula products, which undergo a performance test for excellent weathering, durability, and color retention. All these features provide the door with a quality look that will be durable.
It has a multipoint locking system that helps increase security and provides weathertight seals. The interlocking panels and the dual weathership system enhance a tight seal for your patio door.
The door comes in different shapes, colors, and grille options that will suit your interest.
ThermaStar patio door comes already assembled and ready to install. During installation, just follow the instructions in the manual for easy and faster installation.
It has a limited lifetime warranty making it one of the best warranties in the business. The door is white and has a sliding opening door design.
4. Benchmark Patio Door
Therma-Tru is the main producer of the benchmark patio door with blinds between the glass. It is a French door type making it have a French design. The door has a lockset bore, insulating core type, left-hand inswing, and a product from fiberglass.
Benchmark patio door with blinds between the glass includes weatherstrippings, brickmould, and dual-pane glass insulation. It is white and has an exterior color or finish. The best thing about this benchmark patio door is that it will not warp, split, dent, or even rust when you install it.
It has a simple while modern style for a smooth surface that makes it easy to blend with the style of your room, office, or anywhere you want to install it. The Benchmark patio door is ready to install with frames, and no assembling is required before installation.
It has a limited lifetime warranty, and the company offers after-sales customer support.
5. ReliaBilt Patio Door
ReliaBilt patio door is a product of the ReliaBilt company. The door has a standard lock with a key. An exterior nailing fin door frame feature is for new construction installations that are easy to remove and replace applications.
A warm-edge insulated glass system with about seven to eight inches of tempered glass provides a resistance platform for condensation and boosts efficiency. The interlocking panels are best for air filtration to give your room fresh air to breathe.
It is available in different sizes, up to a three-paneled, and various colors that will blend well with your house, office, or exteriors.
The blinds are sealed between the glass panes, have easy access tilt, and raise operators to control light and privacy. Blinds do not need dusting and are safe for pets and your kids.
All Reliabilt patio doors come pre-assembled from the factory and are a product of the United States of America. The company can extend the delivery time during promotional periods.
Buying Guide
You should always consider key things when going for the best patio door with blinds between the glass. Here are some of the unique things you must look out for in a patio door.
1. Blinds Between the Glass
There are many patio doors, but the main focus should always be on blinds between the glass. That is the main factor always to consider when going for the patio door.
2. Design
The best design is a modern design. Modern design blends perfectly with any kind of room style, making it look ideal.
3. Patio Door Opening Style
The door opening style is best when it is a sliding style. Sliding styles are unique and offer a wide area for door opening and flexible opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
On occasions like this, it is better to go through the warranty guidelines. Replacement or repair of patio doors is best done with the company. In case the period of warranty is not yet through, then you will get compensated.
Yes, patio doors with blinds between the glass come in different colors that can blend well with your house, office, or any place you want to install.
The best door with a blind between the glass highly depends on your taste and preferences. The above patio doors are the best out of the research done.
There are patio doors that come separately from the blinds. They are not, but we recommend always go with those that come together with the blinds; they will save you time for assembling.
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text: joshmarsilio Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I have never been able to start my own room/server. My internet is xfinity hotspot, which i log into through a web browser, i have no modem or router of my own, and i am probably "piggybacking" off of someone else's equiptment which i have no access to. I have tried turning my firewall off completely and making up random 5 digit numbers for a port, but these things do not work. Is it even possible for me to host my own server while using this "hot spot" internet??? By the way i have read about "opening ports" and i either don't understand how to do this or i need access to my router which i have non of. Link to comment


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Yesterday, the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts met with UNICEF to discuss the support required to ensure that disaster-affected children will now be able to resume studies for the start of the school year.
"We are grateful for the support provided by UNICEF. The opening of our schools in Tropical Cyclone Yasa affected areas is an important step in the recovery process as children rely on their daily routines for a sense of security. Going back to school will help them overcome the emotional trauma and devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. We are working with UNICEF and other partners to ensure our schools are ready for Term one of 2021," said the Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, Hon. Rosy Akbar.
Education supplies and technical support are being provided by UNICEF to the Ministry as part of the Government of Fiji's efforts to strengthen the country's Tropical Cyclone Yasa response, and safe continuation of learning.
The supplies include temporary learning classrooms, school-in-a-boxes that consist of stationery, teacher and classroom materials, student backpacks, as well as early childhood development and recreation kits, and water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies. UNICEF will support the Ministry with additional supplies and assistance as needed. These supplies will be used to ensure that children are equipped with the resources they need to learn and grow. UNICEF will also provide training to teachers on psychosocial support for children.
"We thank the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts for their leadership, and our partners including the Australian Government and WFP for quickly delivering our education supplies from Brisbane to Fiji," said UNICEF Pacific Deputy Representative, Vathinee Jitjaturunt. "We need to continue our collective work to provide children with the opportunity to be able to return to normalcy as soon as possible."
Many of the children affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa in Fiji are located in remote communities. UNICEF and the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts are working closely together to ensure that these education supplies reach all children affected so that they can resume their studies from the beginning of the 2021 school year.


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You're a local interspace staff and want to integrate with another Interspace campaign in another country.
For example, you are a staff of Interspace Thailand and you want to bring a campaign from Malaysia to Thailand system then Thailand publisher can affiliate and promote in their site.
When you do this integration that means you're affiliating with Malaysia campaign as a Big publisher in Malaysia interspace (Big publisher name: Thailand Interspace).
Our system will create a campaign base on the campaign from MY interspace system to Thailand Interspace system, we call them "campaign integrated from ACCESSTRADE in other countries".
The publishers in the Thailand Interspace will affiliate with integrated campaign in Thailand system.
How to create a click link from the integrated campaign?
We are having some existing campaigns this so I would like to introduce how to create click link only.
I assume that TH staff already know well about the business operation.
- You already created a campaign in the TH system that will use for integration with MY campaign.
- Edit and set campaign with correct information:
1. Under [Merchant Campaign] choose [Merchant Campaign List]
2. Put target campaign no into [Campaign No] text area.
3. Click [Setting] arrow
4. Click [edit]
5. Scroll down to bottom, check to the [is a campaign integrated from ACCESSTRADE in other countries]
6. Choose the correct target country that you integrated with in [Integrated country code]
7. Fill in text the correct campaign number of MY that you want to integrate with
- Setting custom link rule:
1. Under [Merchant Campaign] choose [Merchant Campaign List]
2. Put target campaign no into [Campaign No] text area.
3. Click [Setting] arrow and click [Banners]
4. Go to the banner page then click search to show list banner options.
5. Open the [Custom Link] menu if it is enable then enable it first.
6. Click [Rules setting]
7. Edit the link rule like this:
Add 3rd party tracking URL: is to MY click link https://click.accesstra.de/adv.php?rk=00yyyyyyyyy001&url=
[&url=] should be appended in the last of the MY click link.
How to get MY click link?
-> Log in to MY publisher dashboard by your TH Interspace publisher account in MY system.
Add LP URL parameters: Is optional.
Enter URL encoding time(s) should be set to 2.
I Get click url?
In the case of don't want to customize target landing page URL then there is no difference with the normal campaign when getting click URL of the integrated campaign from the publisher dashboard or Istools dashboard.
the format click id will be depended on the country domain
for TH example: https://click.accesstrade.in.th/adv.php?rk=00xxxxxxxxx1
II Customize the target merchant landing page:
- TH click link: https://click.accesstrade.in.th/adv.php?rk=00xxxxxxxxx1 that you get from istools.
- MY click link redirects from TH click server: https://click.accesstra.de/adv.php?rk=00yyyyyyyyy001&clickid={clickid}
- Target Merchant landing page: https://lazada.com?subid={clickid}
1. URL encode [Target Merchant landing page] one time:
https://lazada.com?subid={clickid} -> https%3A%2F%2Flazada.com%3Fsubid%3D%7Bclickid%7D
2. Set target landing page for My click link by adding [url] param:
Final MY click link: https://click.accesstra.de/adv.php?rk=00yyyyyyyyy001&clickid={clickid}&url=https%3A%2F%2Flazada.com%3Fsubid%3D%7Bclickid%7D
3. Final to integrate with TH click link you need to encode [Final MY click link] one time before adding [url] param to [TH click link].
Encoded [Final MY click link] = https%3A%2F%2Fclick.accesstra.de%2Fadv.php%3Frk%3D00yyyyyyyyy001%26clickid%3D%7Bclickid%7D%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Flazada.com%253Fsubid%253D%257Bclickid%257D
Then the final click link for TH will be: [TH click link]&url=Encoded [Final MY click link]


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London Blue Topaz Ring (Ring 6.5)
London Blue Topaz Ring (Ring 6.5)
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Regular price $111.00 USD
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Sterling Silver London Blue Topaz Ring Size 6.5
Healing Properties: May help aid digestion and combat eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia. May also help relax and protect the nerves.
Spiritual Properties: May help bring truth and wisdom and promote truth and forgiveness. It may also help soothe, recharge and heal your energies. It may also help increase communication.
This is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.


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On Thursday, Feb. 28 the Landlord-Tenant Relations Council (LTRC) held a meeting open to the public in the Student Union Building at SUNY New Paltz in order to improve relations and settle disputes between landlords and tenants.
The event was held at 7 p.m. and organized by the LTRC, the offices of Student Activities and Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz and the non-partisan student organization, Democracy Matters. The LTRC advises, counsels, mediates disputes and aims to improve relations between landlords and tenants in the Village of New Paltz. The LTRC decided to hold their February meeting on the campus to teach current student tenants and future student tenants about their rights and responsibilities as tenants.
The LTRC is made up of seven members, three tenant representatives, three landlord representatives and one impartial member.
At the event, the LTRC presented an overview of the rights and responsibilities of tenants, dispute prevention strategies and what to do when a dispute occurs.
The LTRC Chair Robin Ward said that the biggest issue the LTRC comes across the most is landlords not returning the tenant's security deposit or only returning a portion of the deposit without proper documentation of the damages.
"This is especially challenging for student renters, as many of them come to New Paltz from great distances and have already returned home by the time they realize their money has been withheld; it's not easy to take a landlord to local small claims court if the former tenant is already back in another country," Ward said. "The recently updated local law about security deposits provides very specific guidelines about when security deposits must be returned."
According to local village law, if a landlord wrongfully withholds all or a portion of the security deposit after the 21-day due date within a tenant moving out, a court may award the tenant up to triple the amount of the portion of the security deposit that was withheld.
"The town is now currently considering the same law so that it is on the books before tenants move out after the spring semester," said Deputy Major KT Tobin.
A fourth-year anthropology major and tenant of the New Paltz Village who would like to remain anonymous, described her issues with renting. She has issues with communicating with her landlord in regards to the "24-hour" rule, meaning that her landlord does not give notice coming in and giving tours of her house at least 24-hours beforehand, and instead she is notified the day of the tour.
In addition, her lease states someone is supposed to plow her driveway, however, she said her driveway has not been plowed in weeks and this is very difficult for her now because she sprained her ankle and is currently on crutches.
"It's just that for the money we're spending to live off campus, there isn't much care being put back into the house," she said. "I do love having privacy and my own room, but our landlords don't give us any respect."
After the February meeting, the LTRC decided to hold every other meeting at the SUNY New Paltz campus and they meet on the fourth Thursday of every month. Their next meeting at village hall will be held on March 28 and the April 25 meeting will take place on campus.


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- Car Shipping Heraklion
- Cost & Time Examples For Shipping A Car To Heraklion
- Vehicles For Visitors
- Regulations For New Citizens
- Required Documents
- Inspections
- Other Services
Car Shipping Heraklion
Heraklion is the largest city and administrative center of the island of Crete in the country of Greece. While commuting in it is fairly easy, you might want consider importing your own car for further convenience.
Shipping your car from the USA would definitely not be easy as there is the port of Piraeus which is the largest passenger port in Europe. Transporting your car is fairly easy but there is still a lot of tedious paperwork which needs to be filed and filled out. This is why it's advisable to hire international shipping agent like the A-1 Auto Transport service as they have over two decades of professional experience which is definitely going to help you a lot.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Heraklion
|Estimated Time
|New York, NY to (New York port)
to Heraklion
|5+34 days
|Los Angeles to (California port)
to Heraklion
|5+46 days
|Heraklion to (California port)
to Las Vegas, NV
|5+46 days
|Heraklion to (California port)
to Portland, OR
|6+46 days
|Seattle, WA to (California port)
to Heraklion
|6+46 days
|Heraklion to (New York port)
to Columbus, OH
|5+34 days
|Heraklion to (New York port)
to Charlotte, NC
|6+34 days
|Atlanta, GA to (New York port)
to Heraklion
|6+34 days
|Heraklion to (California port)
to Denver, CO
|7+46 days
|Heraklion to (New York port)
to Houston, TX
|7+34 days
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
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Vehicles for Visitors.
Those who want to stand in the city for an extended amount of time can bring in cars and motorcycles and other vehicles for free for the first 6 months. You won't be able to sell it or give it to someone else. You need to show the tags of your particular license plates, an up-to-date registration as well as proof of insurance when entering the country. You need to apply for temporary tags if they expire while you are there.
Regulations for new citizens.
Those who want to move permanently would have to pay import duty unless the car is a part of the household items. You are going to have to show residency permit when entering the city and you can apply for it at the Consulate of Greece in the USA, if you are married to a Greek, have a permanent job in Greece or you are of Greek descent. Other factors include:
- Car must be bought 6 months before the import.
- New cars are subjected to VAT and fees for registration for both new and used cars.
- Those who bring in vehicles duty-free can't sell it for a year unless they pay the duties.
Required Documents.
- Rent receipt or property tax.
- W-2 form.
- Proof of past employment.
- Utility bills.
- Valid and expired passports.
- Working permit or residence visa.
- Insurance.
You have to show your AFM card in order to get the vehicle in Heraklion. This card is also necessary for paying your taxes or opening bank accounts and you should apply for it as soon as you are in the city.
There is a general, noise and emissions inspections before you can drive it. Once you are through you have to apply for license plates and registrations. If you want to understand more about the process you should consider contacting us at A1 Auto Transport Company today.