text:
You know the saying, "Repeat the lie, and it will eventually become the truth." So it is with Leftists and ignorant Mexicans on immigration. They want Americans to believe that millions of illegal Mexicans adds to the fabric of the United States.
I rather like our indigenous Americans of Mexican descent. They have done a fantastic job representing, and have certainly improved America. So have the many Mexicans who have come to America legally.
As an American (who happens to be black), I will speak on behalf of a lot of other Americans of all ethnicities, including those of Mexican descent: we will NEVER buy into the notion of illegal immigration being good for America!
Vincente Fox said that America and Mexico need to be "good neighbors." Let's look at the relationship.
Does America send millions of our citizens into Mexico illegally, draining their economy? Do we send non-Spanish-speaking citizens to slow down their education system? Are we scheming to get money on Mexico's welfare system (do they even have one), and then send our money home? Are Americans flooding the hospital waiting rooms, crippling healthcare with no remorse.
No, no, no, and NO! Because there aren't enough Americans (illegal or otherwise) living in Mexico to throw a good house party.
America have given Mexico billions of dollars, and we are the bulk of their legal economy. We've built huge manufacturing plants (Maquilladores) on the border, and have major companies moving there all the time. If it weren't for American companies, Mexico would be devastated economically. And it doesn't end there.
Sad to say, but America is the bulk of Mexico's illegal economy. Drugs from Mexico to the US account for a huge piece of Mexico's GDP.
With all the money and jobs America has provided to Mexico, the country remains a 3rd-World armpit. Exactly how much more can we do for those who apparently are unwilling to help themselves. Mexico should be embarrassed that so many of its citizens are fleeing the country. What a condemnation.
Mexicans and the Liberals who pathetically support their nonsense on illegals can plant their lips on my big black buttocks, as I'm done listening to them.


text:
Game Review: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, 11/5/2011, 12 PM
Score: Buckeyes 34, Indiana 20, Attendance: 105,195
Weather: Fifty-five degrees and sunny; Price: $80 (Face $75) via Stub Hub, Parking $5
"Gotta have a plan." by Tree
The Site:
The Buckeyes play at the Horseshoe. It is a classic venue loaded with traditions. Ohio State has a long and storied history. I assumed a game with a perennial Big Ten doormat like Indiana would be an easy ticket to get. I should have known better. I was monitoring ticket prices on Stub Hub and prices kept constant. I ended up buying my ticket at $80, which was $5 over face value. I still felt like I had panicked and overpaid until I got to the stadium and saw the crowds. I might have gotten a better price but not a closer seat. At least the little pregame ticket planning paid off; the place was packed and scalpers were making a killing. My seat was corner end zone, seven rows up. Those seats are not the best but not the worst. I often end up in that area so I am used to it.
I, unfortunately, came right at kickoff so I missed the famous dotting of "i" when the band spells "Ohio." I was pretty disappointed that I didn't witness such a signature tradition but sometimes that is the price to pay when it is your first time at a stadium. I also came up empty on the tailgating but I am sure it is popular. During the game, the fans have a great cheer, "O H" then a pause followed by "I O". It is infectious and resonates through the stadium the entire game. I also got to join in on the "Hang on Sloopy" sing-a-long. As I was leaving the stadium after the game, the campus bars were already jumping. I wished that I had planned my return trip better because it looked like it was going to be a good time at The Ohio University that night.
Undoubtedly, attending an OSU game should be on the list of any serious college football fan. I would suggest that this one warrants extensive planning and a full weekend commitment to get the entire experience.
The Logistics:
There are a number of lots outside of campus that provide shuttles to the game. I took advantage of that, parking in a office building lot since the designated lots were already full. The office lot had plenty of signs declaring it as a tow away zone for unapproved vehicles, but I figured I was safe on a Saturday. The shuttle cost $5 and dropped me right off at the stadium. The only issue was that the shuttle ticket had the name of a different lot, "Fairgrounds". I made sure to put my lot's name in my phone. After the game there was one line for all the lots that broke into separate lines right before the shuttles. Since there was a discrepancy between my actual lot and the lot on my shuttle ticket, I specifically asked the guy at the shuttles which bus I should take. He said sarcastically that the lot on the ticket matches your lot. I tried to tell him my ticket was different than the lot, but that only made him look at me like I was a complete moron. Again he pointed me to the Fairgrounds shuttle. At that point, I figured the buses must make a loop, hitting both lots.
So I got on the shuttle and sure enough, it ended up at the Fairgrounds lot. I asked the driver if he's heading to another lot. Of course, he wasn't. He was heading back to the stadium where I could catch the correct bus. So as we were heading back, I was getting nervous that I am going to miss the last bus as traffic was really bad on campus. The bus driver kindly dropped me off, and I made a frantic run through campus, just managing to catch my bus. A stressful end to what was otherwise a great day.
The Game:
With Indiana coming in with only one win, I figured this game to be a good old fashioned beating. The Hoosiers had different ideas. They stormed out to a ten point lead, before the Buckeyes ripped off an 81 yard touchdown run. The game was tied at 13-13 at the half. Ohio State went ahead by seven in the second half. Indiana would not quit and nearly tied the game up until they threw an interception deep in the 4th quarter. A couple of minutes later, OSU salted away the win with another touchdown.
Personal Notes:
I got on the back of the shuttle bus and not shortly afterward I struck up a conversation with some Buckeye fans. They were particularly friendly. So much so that one insisted I feel her breast. In my single days, I wouldn't have required much prodding, but my married policy is the same as any proper gentleman's club – "No Touching." However, she kept at it and her friends then added more pressure. I like to bond with the locals, but this was going a bit far. Finally, she just took my hand it put it on her breast. I could immediately tell that was where she was smuggling a bag of booze. They all laughed at my look of relief. Clearly, they had a plan to stretch their buzz as long as possible.
When I learned that they were ER nurses out to blow off some steam, I knew they would have some great stories. These front-line medical professionals did not disappoint. My favorite tale centered on the patient who came in with a vibrator stuck completely inside where the sun doesn't shine. The worst or funniest part, depending on your point of view, was that it was still running. The nurses told me that was the tip of the iceberg in terms those types of extractions. I am not an expert on such things and to this day, I struggle with how something would actually get stuck there. It's not unlike the old internet yarn about the gerbil felching experiment gone horrible wrong. I can comprehend a wayward hamster but not completely losing a joy stick. If I was going to sodomize myself with an appliance, I would surely perform a job safety assessment prior to the act as to avoid an unpleasant and embarrassing trip to the ER. Apparently, whether it is going to a new stadium or testing sexual mores, a little bit of planning goes a long way.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
What You Need to Know:
- Ah, Studio Ghibli. Who doesn't love the masterpiece movies they've produced? Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke... The list of famous films pumped out by these creators goes on and on. But some of their animations seem to remain unheard of by many Japanese fans.
- So, which Ghibli films have the most Japanese people not seen? To find out, My Navi surveyed 402 students, 201 guys and 201 girls, between January 22 and 28.
- What were the results? And have you seen these Ghibli works? Let us know in the comments!
Top 10 - Top 6
10. The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) / 31.3%
9. Tales from Earthsea (2006) / 37.8%
8. Only Yesterday (1991) / 38.8%
7. The Wind Rises (2013) / 41.3%
6. From Up on Poppy Hill (2011) / 48.0%
Top 5 - Top 1
5. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Okina is a bamboo cutter in ancient rural Japan. One day in the forest, he finds a tiny baby in the folds of a bamboo shoot. He brings the creature home to his wife Ounaa and they decide to keep her and raise her as a princess. She is clearly not of this world. Kaguya grows at an unnatural rate, soon maturing into an uncommonly beautiful young woman. Since Okina has now also found a cache of gold and treasure in the forest, every suitor wants Kaguya. But this is not a fairy tale of courtship and marriage.
(Source: Toronto International Film Festival)
4. When Marnie Was There (2014)
Anna, a young girl living in Sapporo, is having trouble with her classmates. Due to asthma attacks, a doctor suggests that Anna move somewhere more relaxing. After moving to the countryside to her family, separated from her mother, she spends her time walking around the area and sketching. She finds herself drawn to a seemingly abandoned house across the water, which can only be walked to during low tide. It is there that she meets Marnie.
Although she finds Marnie to be the first kid her age that she gets along with, there is something mysterious about her—Marnie even tells Anna to keep her a secret from the town. Anna has trouble remembering things, and even blacks out. How are these things related to Marnie? Just who is this strange girl?
(Source: MAL)
3. Panda! Go Panda! (1972)
Panda Kopanda (Panda! Go Panda!) is a 30 minute movie made in 1972. Miyazaki created the original idea, the script, the layouts, and did key animation, and Takahata directed the film. The story is about a little girl, Mimiko, who was left alone while her Grandma was away. A 1973 sequel, Panda Kopanda: Amefuri Saakasu no Maki (Panda! Go Panda! & the Rainy-day Circus), continues the story and was made by the same people who made the first movie. The literal translation of the title Panda Kopanda is "Panda, Baby Panda", but it`s been released in North America as Panda Go Panda.
(Source: AniDB)
Why didn't you watch it?
"I kind of want to watch it, but I've never had the chance."
"It's an old film so I'd never heard of it."
"It wasn't in our DVD library at home."
2. My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Join in the adventures of the quirky Yamada family—from the hilarious to the touching brilliantly presented in a unique, visually striking comic strip style. Takashi Yamada and his wacky wife Matsuko, who has no talent for housework, navigate their way through the ups and downs of work, marriage and family life with a sharp-tongued grandmother who lives with them, a teenage son who wishes he had cooler parents, and a pesky daughter whose loud voice is unusual for someone so small. Even the family dog has issues!
(Source: Disney)
Why didn't you watch it?
"It looks boring, and it was never shown on TV."
"I don't go out of my way to watch boring movies."
"It's so old."
1. The Ocean Waves (1993)
Ocean Waves is a high school love story set in Kochi, Japan. Morisaki Taku and Matsuno Yutaka are best friends when a girl from Tokyo named Muto Rikako transfers to their school. Excluding herself from group activities, she's eventually labeled a snob. Matsuno has a crush on Rikako, so it's no surprise that he gets a little jealous when Morisaki and Rikako start spending more time together. The rumors around school get worse, but Morisaki still insists there is nothing between him and Rikako.
(Source: ANN)
Why didn't you watch it?
"I didn't even know a Ghibli film like this existed."
"Never heard of it."
"I'd heard of it but didn't know it was Ghibli."
Source: My Navi
[ad_dfp position="bottom1" unit_pc1="true" unit_pc2="true" unit_sp1="true" class="mt40"]


text:
Sarah Jessica Parker Takes her Girls to School
Sarah Jessica Parker was photographed taking her daughters Tabitha & Loretta to school on Monday morning (Oct. 26).
The Sex and the City star was dressed in a grey knit sweater, matching jeans and black booties. She held the hands of both her daughter's while crossing a street.
Parker recently reflected upon her iconic character Carrie Bradshaw and if she and her are similar.
"I think in many ways I'm like Carrie because I would much prefer to be interviewing you, for instance. I'm very curious about other people, and that's why I like the subway. Because I can just watch people. And that's why I like cities. And I love this city, and I have a fondness that is kind of hard to explain to people, so I can relate to that," she told Buzzfeed, adding, "I think there's not a lot about Carrie that is actually similar to my life. Our choices have been so radically different. There are certain kinds of pillars that fundamentally are different," she continued. "I like clothing, but I don't have anywhere near a fevered relationship that she does."
In other news, Parker is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her popular fragrance, Lovely.
Image Credit: Fame/Flynet


text:
Humanitarian Impulses?
Authors: Anthony F. C. Wallace, Robert V. Remini,
A Summary By:
History 2111
Summer 2011
A summary comparison of views regarding the Indian Removal Act of 1830, Was it an act of humanitarianism intended to help and save the Native American culture from the white settlers, as Robert V. Remini has argued? Or was his intent to destroy the tribal culture and to get rid of the Native Americans, as Anthony F.C Wallace has argued?
Robert V. Remini argues that Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830 was socially motivated by humanitarian impulses, and that Jackson's actions where driven by the desire to save the culture and populace of the Native Americans from white settlers into Indian territories. Robert V. Remini points out that Andrew Jackson believed that the only way for Indians to be "protected from certain annihilation" (pg3) was to remove the Native Americans from their land, to expel the Indians from their ancient lands. To a majority of the Americans the Indians were inferior to them and that their culture was "a throw back to a darker age" (pg2). Mr. Remini strongly believed that that President Jackson was only trying to protect the Indians from this mentality and by moving the Indians to the west of the Mississippi this would protect them from the white man. Although the policy of removal was first suggested by President Jefferson as the alternative to the Native Americans, Mr. Remini explains how President Jackson had no hesitation in the belief that this was the right course of action. President Jackson would proposed to the Indians that by moving west he would arranged for the exchange of land in the west for the land in the east, that the Indians that moved to the west would be given land titles and would be compensated for their land. President Jackson insisted that the Indians would not be forced to move, that some could stay if the understood and obeyed


text:
Characteristics of the latest mobile phones:
Size and format
Functions and options
using the information in the chart, write an article to your school magazine in which you expose the characteristics of modern cell phones. Below are prompts to help you write your article:
Introduction: Talk about the evolution of cellular phones and their importance in modern-day life.
Body paragraph one: Expose facts about modern cell phones' size and outward qualities. You may start paragraph like this:
"In terms of size, cell phones have become..."
Body paragraph two: Enumerate the different options modern cell phones offer to people. You may start your paragraph this way:
"As for options and functions cell phones offer, we can mention..."
Conclusion: Conclude your article by recapitulating the importance of cell phones. You may start like this:
"Having said that, I maintain that cell phones..."


text:
Please know our utmost priority is to keep everyone safe and healthy. In light of the pandemic, our clinic has adopted the following policies.
1. If you are sick, stay home.
2. Patients are required to wash their hands prior to coming to clinic. The bathroom codes for the 6th floor are: Unisex 895, Men 895, Women 142.
3. Patients are required to have their temperature taken at the beginning of the appointment. If patients have an elevated temperature, then they may not stay for their treatment. No appointment fee will be charged in this situation.
3. Patients are required to wear a mask at all times.
4. Patients are strongly encouraged to wear loose fitting clothing and layers. This will allow the practitioner to access treatment areas more easily.
5. The practitioner will be wearing a face mask and/or face shield at all times of the interaction.
6. Linens will be on a hiatus. Treatment room will be disinfected between each patient.
7. Appointment times are lengthened to ensure no overlap between patients in the waiting room.


text:
VBMS - Plough Beach Skid Structural Design
Project description:
For a beaching operation the HD3 Plough of VBMS is pulled backwards towards the beach. To support the plough, a beach skid needed to be designed and fabricated. The beach skid exists of the following main specifications:
- Main dimensions: approximately 10m Length x 1.9m Width.
- Weight approximately: 3.5 tons.
- 1 towing point with a SWL of 90 tons.
- 2 shafts to connect with the plough share.
- Hydraulic system to retract the 2 shafts.
Our sister company, Offshore Independents, performed the structural engineering support:
- A conceptual design of the skid was supplied to Offshore Independents which formed the basis of the analysis.
- The skid design was analysed in ANSYS and further refined into a detailed design.
- According to AISC ASD 9th Edition and ISO EN 10025 regulations.


text:
DIY Backpack Center
As many of you are aware, we bought our first 'OUR' home in August. Even as it was being built, my head was going crazy with a million ideas of what I would add, how I would make it unique and our own, things to make it work best for our family. My First New Home Remodel Project: DIY Backpack Center.
The reason I picked this as my first project was 1. The designated spot for backpacks until this was my bedroom…..no thanks! And 2……This Big. Huge. Empty Wall
Ya, not exactly the prettiest spot – but oh the potential!!! So the brainstorming, measuring, Pinterest-surfin', measuring and sketching drafts (plus more measuring) began. And continued….seriously, like a little notebook later and I finally had the plans/measurements I wanted. Then it was off to Home Depot!
- Sides, Bottom, Middle, and under Shelf: 5 thick pieces of molding
- Shelf: a REALLY long board, plus two support ends.
- Decoration/kid separators: Three 1″ thick plain boards
- 4 double clothing hooks
- 4 frames
- White paint/primer
- Black paint & diamond art kits
- LOTS of nails – make sure they're the right kind! (not too long/wide). I used ones that were specifically for Molding pieces
Biggest piece of advice = Measure, measure measure!!! Every little thing, measure it!
Step 1: Paint the frames, if necessary. If you'd like, paint your boards now, too.
I was set on having black frames, but fell in love with the design of these light blue ones, so I painted them black myself.
Step 2: Cut your boards.
See 'Notes 3' below. I don't have a nice wood saw, but I bought this little saw/guide pack for less than $15 and it did a wonderful job!
Steps 3 – 5: Put on the bottom board. Then the two side boards. Then the top board. YES – in that order!
Again, MEASURE so you know this spot is really where you want it!
Yes, that's my hubby being AMAZINGLY helpful – thanks hun!
Steps 6 & 7: Add the three divider/separator pieces. Then the middle board.
The middle board is where you'll put the hangers, so try to put a nail through at least a few studs with this board. Also – see how the outlet is really close to one of the pieces – this is one reason measuring is so important! If I hadn't double checked, we could have really been screwed with that outlet!
Step 8: Add the shelf and supporting pieces.
We made sure the supporting pieces were in studs, then also nailed from the top of the shelf down into the board below it to help it be more secure. We still can't put much weight on the shelf, to be safe, but it's at least secure enough for light stuff or just for show.
Make sure you used enough nails.
I used white paint for my boards/center, and did them all at the same time after it was built.
Add the hooks, again MEASURING 😀
And you're done!!!
One of the reasons ours took us so long was that I didn't plan properly from the beginning, so we ended up making about 5 different trips to Home Depot for supplies – they were so patient with us! Other than that, though, it was actually amazingly fast!
I really am glad we used the frames so each kid would have a dry erase board – we can write notes, important reminders for school, or whatever. So excited!
What do you guys think of my first big project? I absolutely LOVE my backpack center, and realized that I really enjoy home remodeling projects, too! So stay tuned….many more fun remodel projects to come!!!
Notes: Yes, I'm sure you can paint the frames last, or in the middle. I just chose to do them first.
Notes 2: Going back, I would have gotten 4 cute-designed corner pieces for my corners instead of just having the boards meet.
Notes 3: You know how they say measure twice, cut once? Measure LOTS and you still may have to cut multiple times….so be careful and pay extra close attention.
Notes 4: USE A LEVELOR to check that everything is straight/level.
Notes 5: Use a stud-finder so you can make sure at least some of your boards go into a stud, helping secure your center better.
This content may contain affiliate links. We earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. We may earn money, free services or complementary products from the companies mentioned in this post. All opinions are ours alone…
The following two tabs change content below.
Kelly Dedeaux
Latest posts by Kelly Dedeaux (see all)
- Natural Laxatives for Kids: Gentle Constipation Relief - August 31, 2023
- Boost Milk Supply with Tasty Lactation Smoothie Recipes - August 24, 2023
- The Top 5 Foods to Eat While Breastfeeding - August 23, 2023


text:
March 16, 2016
Category: Painting and Metallizing - Published by: Maxime Ampleman
In Canada, metallizing procedures must follow the CAN/CSA-G189 (2003) Sprayed metal coatings for atmospheric corrosion protection. Canam-Bridges also follows a worldwide specification for the application of thermal sprayed coatings – Specification for the application of thermal spray coatings NACE 12/AWS 2.23M/ SSPC – CS 23.00. Canam-Bridges uses 99.9 % pure zinc wire manufactured per ASTM B833, which covers zinc and zinc alloy wire used to deposit zinc coatings by metallizing for corrosion protection.
Tomorrow: Do metallized coatings perform well in high strength bolted connections?
For more information, view our video on metallizing and visit the Painting and Metallizing section of our website.
For any questions regarding this post, contact us.
No comments yet.


text:
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 14, 2020) – Destination Sturgeon Bay been in contact with City and State officials on the status of late spring events and corresponding public safety. After weeks of discussion and research, we have made the executive decision to postpone the 2020 Fine Art Fair to August 22-23, 2020. This year's event will be hosted at a new location as well in downtown Sturgeon Bay at Martin Park and the surrounding 3rd Avenue area.
In addition, we have also extended our artist application due date to Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Any artist interested in applying, should visit SturgeonBay.net or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
We hope that by postponing this much anticipated event, we'll give residents and guests something to look forward to as we plan for the 2020 season.


text:
It was by playing the PC game Richard Scarry's How Things Work in Busytown in the nineties, as a child, that I learned about the fulfillment of labor. Visually enraptured by the images on my father's desktop computer, I recklessly internalized capitalist logics.
For example, labor must be witnessed for it to count. For example, labor is activity. For example, labor simultaneously serves industrial and emotional needs.
In Busytown, labor is constantly at work and play: Busytown is a utopia of happy workers. Immediately I wanted to become a worker, one of them. The idea was so appealing. I saw how much fun millers and trash collectors and doctors had in their own essentialized ways and how these economies nevertheless supported one another.
That was the seductive appeal of becoming a worker: collective participation in joy.
The happiest workers were, I thought, the tiny green anthropomorphic bugs who showed up in the bakery, at the road construction site, in the factories. They performed boring, necessary tasks. They had unreal squeaky voices. Though basically interns, they also signalled the quality of your work, and this is how, over time, I discovered that while being a good worker was fun being bad at working was always more fun—and what's the point of working if it's not for fun?


text:
What is Juice WRLD's official Soundcloud account?
This image appears in the gallery:
8 Facts You Need To Know About 'Lucid Dreams' Singer Juice WRLD
6. What is Juice WRLD's official Soundcloud account?
Juice WRLD is truly an artist of the "Soundcloud generation" and often uploads new music to his official account. The 'Lucid Dreams' singer can be found under the username "uiceheidd". Currently, his entire catalogue is uploaded for fans to enjoy. Picture: Instagram


text:
Sean Bieri contributed this comic on page 4 of the first issue of Fanastic Four. The comic will be on display Wednesday at Green Brain Comics' Headspace Gallery. 13210 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.
DEARBORN — Fifty years ago a new world was created. Ushered into existence by creators Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, the Marvel Universe was born with the first issue of Fantastic Four in November 1961.
To pay tribute to this comic book, and its lasting impact on popular culture, Green Brain Comics co-owner and Headspace Gallery curator Dan Merritt assigned 26 different artists a page each of the landmark issue's entire contents — the cover and 25 interior story pages. Each artist was asked to bring his or her own style to the page while staying loyal to the original content and intent of the overall issue.
The results of this tribute will be on display in Green Brain Comics' Headspace Gallery starting on Wednesday with an opening reception from 7 to 10 p.m. The exhibit will be shown through December 31.
Many local artists will be featured, including contributions from Dave Acosta, John Nagridge, James Anderson and Sean Bieri.
Admission to the reception is free; however, donations will be accepted for the nonprofit arts and literacy advocacy group Kids Read Comics.
Headspace Gallery is inside Green Brain Comics, 13210 Michigan Ave. For more information go to the website http://www.greenbrain.biz or call (313) 582-9444.


text:
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The need to recognize women as having equal worth as men and allow them to fully exercise their human rights is increasingly urgent due to the "resurgence of divisions in today's world," a top Vatican official told the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva.
"An increased fragmentation of social relations in our multicultural societies, with spontaneous acts and words of racism and xenophobia, social and racial discrimination, and political exploitation of differences, is evident in everyday experiences," said Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Vatican observer to U.N. agencies in Geneva.
During a Sept. 25 speech regarding the impact of racial discrimination and intolerance on the human rights of women, the archbishop explained that women are "too often undervalued" and vulnerable to discrimination, not only when they are part of an ethnic, religious or linguistic minority, but for simply being women.
He said that women provide "an irreplaceable value in political, economic and social life," and he emphasized the need to eliminate any form of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance toward women.
He told the council that recognizing the equal dignity and fundamental rights of all people is not enough. Legislation should be coupled with education — at school and in homes — for shaping minds and forming consciences that recognize differences as a richness and reject all forms of racism, he said.
He also called on government agencies, the media and others to avoid stereotyping minorities, saying they "must join the rest of society in upholding human dignity."
"To overcome the moral bankruptcy of prejudice, it is essential to put in place a real solidarity at the social, national and international level, founded on the recognition of everyone as having equal human worth," the archbishop said.
Join the CatholicPhilly.com family
CatholicPhilly.com works to strengthen the connections between people, families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia region, and the world in which we live.
By your donation in any amount, you and hundreds of other people become part of our mission to inform, form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month.
Here is how you can help:
- A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods.
- A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution.
- A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith.
- A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily.
Won't you consider making a gift today?
Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can ― a single gift of $40, $50, $100, or more, or a monthly donation. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Thank you in advance!
Make your donation by credit card here:
Or make your donation by check:
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PREVIOUS: Cardinal Ouellet denounces 'alarmist' interpretations of 'Amoris Laetitia'
NEXT: Cardinals lead re-consecration of Canada to Mary


text:
Condominium Insurance
As a condo owner, you're in a unique situation. You have both individual and common insurance needs.
Individually, you need to protect your personal property, and you also need protection from liabilities and additional assessment fees. With your fellow condo owners, you share certain responsibilities, such as building upkeep, as well as common liability.
If a guest or family member is injured on your stairs, would you be able to pay the medical expenses? If lightning causes damage to the exterior portions of your condominium building, will your association carry enough insurance to repair everything? If a storm causes your condo to be uninhabitable, are you prepared to pay for the additional living expenses?
Assured Insurance Services can help you find the right balance between the protection you need both as an individual property owner and as a fellow condo owner.
Contact Us


text:
12 Dic How-to Create an Article About Yourself
Writing is really a tedious task. Writing a novel without any readers is similar to going without destination. It is not like writing articles or an article. Thus a Composition for a genre can not be strictly labeled also. It's always less hard to do a little editing than original writing !" They're a sneakily strong creating and promotion tool. That is valid even within the quality of the authorship. This really is actually the quality of your own writing. Essay is believed into a significant component formal instruction of pupils in a number of the states like usa. Documents are significant element of instructional curriculum at any specified degree of schooling.
Tell whatever you know below to us.
British composing may be challenging if your writer WOn't make the most of the different English language writing sources which are reachable to assist them. Summarizing might be the 2nd most vital step there's in writing a novel your reader might wish to examine. You must follow a program influenced by the sort of book you're composing. Always utilize a very good writing program. In this means, you are going to create increased uniformity in your writing. Convincing writing essay writer service can become a bit of the task, particularly for novices. At the begin of your own writing, perhaps not within the centre. All the best by signifies of your authorship. The skill of powerful writing is just not so simple initially.


text:
On 28 May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, fondly known as Veer Sarvarkar, on his 133 birth anniversary.
PM Modi tweeted: "Bharat Ma ke saput aur anek logon ke prernasrot Veer Savarkar ki janam jayanti par unhain shat shat naman". (I salute Veer Savarkar, a true son of Mother India and an inspiration for many people, on his birth anniversary).
भारत मां के सपूत और अनेकों लोगों के प्रेरणास्रोत वीर सावरकर की जन्म जयंती पर उन्हें शत् शत् नमन।— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2016
Sarvarkar, also known as Swatantraveer Savarkar, was born on 28 May, 1883.
He was educated in Pune and London before he dove headfirst into the freedom struggle. Sarvarkar was Hindu nationalist and is credited with having coined the term Hindutva.
In 1910, he was arrested for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. He was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and was released in 1921.
He died in Mumbai on 26 February, 1966, aged 82.


text:
What does a Financial Advisor do?
A financial advisor is a specialist who provides his clients with financial advice and helps them achieve their goals in life. These advisors conduct analysis and research, which is the method of achieving life goals through proper financial management. Life goals can include owning a home, investing for the education of kids, retirement planning or estate planning. A big part of their role is to make customers feel relaxed and make them feel confident about their financial stature. Advisors also have to keep up with the latest business events and have to provide their customers with impartial advice.
As the role of such advisors comes with numerous profitable and professional growth opportunities, one can become a financial advisor, sub-broker or an IIFL partner to create a fruitful advisory and financial management business. All you have to do is sign up with IIFL as a partner.
What is IIFL Partner Program?
India Infoline Sub Broker Franchise is the fastest growing business model in the financial sector and one of the best if one wants to become a partner or financial advisor. IIFL's all-around environment ensures that advisors have a hassle-free experience and smooth business execution. The sub-broker IIFL model enables you to leverage the strong brand name of IIFL and establish your own business on it. State-of-the-art technology and world-class research make sure that you have the best investment ideas. IIFL is known to offer the highest brokerage share, which maximises your profits. Click on the button to learn more about how to become a sub-broker with IIFL.
Break free from a stereotypical career, Fire up the entrepreneur in you
When you get onboard with IIFL as a partner, you become your own boss with unlimited possibilities of earning. IIFL partners experience the feeling of fulfilment through working with clients to set meaningful goals, empowering them to define financial success on their own terms, and helping them achieve what's most important.
How to become an IIFL Partner?
Becoming a Partner / Financial Advisor with IIFL does not require complex qualifications and skills. If you have experience in the financial segment and a client base that you can start with, then you are good to go! To become an advisor with IIFL, you need to have a few basic documents and experience in the financial background. IIFL makes sure that the process you follow when you partner with us to become a partner is smooth and hassle-free. All you have to do is submit your details in the form at the top of the page. An IIFL representative will call you and take the procedure ahead to let you follow the sub-broker IIFL model and become a partner.
Benefits of Being an IIFL Partner/Sub-Broker
When you partner with us, it brings numerous growth opportunities as the professional potential is substantial. The IIFL partner works with clients to ensure they achieve their financial goals and live burden-free lives. Partner with us to become a financial advisor and realise the following benefits that IIFL provides to its financial advisors.
High revenue sharing model
IIFL offers up to 70% brokerage share to its partners when they create a partnership with IIFL, which is the highest in the industry.
Personal assistance
IIFL provides its advisors with the personal assistance that helps in managing your business.
Personalized branding
The advisors get access to personalised, shareable content that they can use to pitch to clients.
Investor awareness
IIFL hosts a lot of investor awareness programmes and seminars to make sure the clients of the advisors are up to date with market trends.
Cutting-edge technology platform
IIFL offers seamless business and transactions with state-of-the-art technology to assist advisors when they partner with us.
Risk management systems
IIFL's robust back office and risk management system ensure the safety of your transactions.
Who Can Become a
Partner with IIFL?
When you partner with us through the sub-broker IIFL model to become a financial advisor, you get the best benefits available in the financial industry. You can become a financial advisor if you are:
Millennials or Centennials
Become an entrepreneur and start your own company. Work from anywhere, anytime. All you have to do is partner with us.
Existing IFAs
The gate to a better future - TARAKKI KARO
Make use of your network when you create a partnership with IIFL Finance to be an advisor:
Shuruwat aapse.
Why Become a Partner with IIFL?
Becoming an IIFL Franchise involves a lot of benefits. You can start your own business leveraging the strong brand name of IIFL. There are multiple business models to choose from. No matter if you choose to become a sub-broker franchise, an advisor or a mutual funds advisor at IIFL offers the best in segment offerings that maximise profits.
You can learn with IIFL and make sure that you are up to date with market tactics and knowledge to maximise your and your client's returns. Becoming a partner with IIFL has abundant benefits! So, what are you waiting for? Partner with us today, become a financial partner and start your professional journey with immense growth opportunities.
When clients succeed,
we succeed
Focusing on clients is how we've become a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals and businesses.
15000+ Business Partners
40 Lac+ Customers
500+ Investor Seminars in a Year
What Financial Influencers
Are Saying!
In the world of the financial industry, IIFL, i.e. India Infoline, has placed itself in a good book and its success story is always in talk within the broker's world.
IIFL is often considered the pioneer of developing research products and known for its trading platforms packed with novel technology.
India Infoline Franchise or IIFL Franchise is one of the Pan India renowned stock broking franchise that everyone wants to be a part of..
IIFL has earned a special place in the market as a brand among other major market players. It matches the industry benchmark when it comes to the revenue that it shares with its..
Even with sub-broker business, they are one of the highest paying companies and coupled with this is the fact that their investment requirements are quite reasonable & affordable
India Infoline's Business Partnership Models has been growing steadily since it was introduced in 2003. The company has asset management, advisory products, and a credit line as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: You can visit the IIFL partner platform and follow the listed below steps:
- Sign up with your details and enter your PAN number.
- Complete registration payment.
- Verify your email address
- Submit required documents for KYC
- Upload an IPV video
- eSign the IIFL partner agreement
Ans: IIFL offers 70% brokerage on the transaction amount of the clients, the highest in the financial industry.
Ans: Yes, IIFL has a library of videos to provide training and lets you learn about financial planning, wealth creation, and mutual funds.


text:
Among all the areas of competition policy, state aid control is the branch that witnessed most changes in the past decade. In 2012, the European Commission acknowledged the need for reform by publishing a Communication on EU state aid modernization. The 2012 Communication proposed two main streams of action. On the one hand, it refers to focusing the enforcement on cases with the biggest impact on the internal market and on the other, to streamlining the rules.
In this article, published by the Global Competition Review (GCR), Dr. Adina Claici and Elisa Pau, aim at addressing both issues identified in the Communication; the rules and the enforcement, with a focus on the use of economics in state aid.
An extract from GCR's State Aid Know-how 2019. The whole publication is available here.Download


text:
Emma Roberts Instagrammed THIS photo with Lea Michele and Becca Tobin at the Kohl's "New Gifts At Every Turn" Holiday Pop-Up Opening Event.
Emma's blazer is the JW Jason Wu Tuxedo Jacket. Buy it HERE.
Her pants are the JW Jason Wu Menswear Pants. Buy them HERE.
Her bag is the The Row Double Circle Bag. Buy it HERE and HERE.
Her shoes are the Nine West Thalita Pointed Toe Dress Pumps. Buy them HERE and HERE.
Lea is wearing a JW Jason Wu Illusion Mesh Midi Dress and Journee Collection Ike Akle Strap High-Heels.
Becca is wearing Nine West Fitted City Blazer and Madison Cropped Kick Flare Pants and Nine West Elilah Women's Strappy High Heels.
#EmmaRoberts #LeaMichele #BeccaTobin #KohlsHolidayEvent #Kohls #TheRow #JWJasonWu #JasonWu #blazer #womenssuit #womensblazer #womenstuxedo #NineWest


text:
We invite you to run or walk with us on Sunday, September 30, 2018 for the CIBC Run for the Cure in Vancouver.
With 1 in 8 Canadian women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, your support matters more than ever.
So, whether it's your first time or you've participated for years, we look forward to having you join us and more than 85,000 Canadians in the largest, single-day, volunteer-led event dedicated to changing the future of breast cancer!
Each year, tens of thousands of Canadians participate in the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure and help to raise funds for important breast cancer research, education, and advocacy initiatives. Your support throughout the years has helped Canadian Cancer Society fund research that is changing the face of breast cancer and helping them create a future without it!


text:
By Abby Williams
The Colorado College student farm is a 1.5-acre plot of land tucked behind the Stewart House, sandwiched between Wood Avenue and the Tiger Trail. Full disclaimer: I love this space. It's home to a wildly overgrown patch of herbs and unruly wildflowers, baby deer, bee boxes, a garden shed full of Wendell Berry books and saved seeds, and a few times I have seen an exceptionally large garter snake—the atmosphere is almost Edenic.
The CC farm was started in 2014 by a group of students with the vision of "serv[ing] the Colorado Springs community by providing access to fresh, local, organic food both on campus and off", (CC student farm Facebook page). The summers of 2015 to 2018, the farm was maintained by CC student farm interns (I was an intern in 2017). At one point, it was functional, producing enough food to host a vegetable stand at South Hall for students and to sell at the Colorado Springs farmer's market. However, maintaining a productive farm on the Colorado Front Range is challenging. By the time I became an intern, the soil was tired, sandy, and stripped of the necessary nitrogen, the weeds were deeply rooted and unrelenting, and the bees had left their boxes. Perhaps most frustrating, the quickly growing baby deer ate almost all the produce — and it's very difficult to be mad at baby deer.
We didn't grow enough to regularly supply Bon Appetit, which proved problematic because they funded our internship. They didn't need the extra farm vegetables, but they like to advertise ultra-local produce. So, we had to renegotiate.
We tried to amend and replenish the soil, rework the space into a permaculture model, get better deer repellent, utilize more of the open space, and weed more — but, to be honest, three summer interns could not provide enough person-power or time to make it into what it once was. The job was fun and beautiful but also frustrating and incredibly tiring. I wasn't present for the next summer's CC farm season, but I understand the 2018 interns faced a similar predicament.
This past summer, there were no summer interns. The grass is waist-high and the beds are overgrown—the CC Student Farm link on the CC Sustainability webpage now reads, "coming soon." But the space is still beautiful and full of potential! It is now just a wilder, more untamed version of its past self. It is in its Britney 2008 phase, but I have faith it can bounce back.
My suggestion is to give the space to the community. In the hands of community members, there would be no student intern turnover and burnout, and the farm would not lapse into overgrowth between summers. Maybe Colorado Springs Food Rescue could effectively use the space in their expansion. Or maybe there is a community member who is passionate about urban farming who would want to take on the project. Either of these options would be better than the land idling in the hands of Colorado College. The produce could go to food banks, schools, or farm-shares — not to the advertising campaign of Bon Appetit.
This solution points to a larger conversation about Colorado College engagement with the Colorado Springs community — a subject that can be difficult. Colorado College has a tendency to procure Colorado Springs land/institutions, then re-invite the community back to participate. Examples of recent CC acquisitions include the houses south of Dale Street, the Fine Arts Center, and tragically, the Wooglin's block for hockey rink purposes. While I don't think this is always a "bad" thing, I do think it creates an institutional "top-down" power dynamic, where CC delineates how the community can engage in their spaces. This did not work for the CC farm — there was not enough sustained CC student engagement and not enough agency for Colorado Springs community members to engage effectively.
However, if the paradigm were flipped and the community were to be in control of the farm — or if it were turned over to a community organization such as Colorado Springs Food Rescue — CC students could still choose to participate as members of the community alongside other Colorado Springs residents. This would shift focus away from CC student exceptionalism and rebalance the farm into a truly collaborative and community-based space.


text:
They say a picture tells a thousand words. Whether you're an aspiring amateur snapper with a passion for wildlife or a professional paparazzo looking for that perfect photographic moment, Jaci's Lodges' photographic safaris guarantee an encounter with some of the most sought-after wildlife subjects. And it's not just adults who can join in the fun, but young people can also take part in these photographic excursions thanks to Jaci's Lodges' children's photographic safaris.
The photographic workshops and safaris for children are unique to Jaci's Lodges and are hosted by well known photographer, Andrew Aveley.
The aim is to have fun while learning basic photographic skills from Andrew, with a strong focus on creativity with no rules.
Having never been on safari before, a recent guest, 11-year-old Finlay McDonald from Scotland, was keen to learn how to properly capture some exciting wildlife moments with his new camera.
So that morning, instead of going out with the rest of his group, Finlay got to head out with Andrew in their own private vehicle to experience a one-on-one photography session with him!
Finlay describes Andrew as "an enthusiastic teacher with the patience of a saint!"
Andrew went through the basics of wildlife photography with Finlay, talking him through some of the more important aspects of photographing animals in their natural habitat.
"The thing he said that he thought was the most important was composition. Let the animal walk into the frame." – Finlay MacDonald
They were lucky enough to see wild dogs as one of their first animal sightings, and Finlay managed to capture some great shots thanks to Andrew's professional advice. They also saw two lions taking a power nap next to the leftovers of their breakfast feast; an unfortunate buffalo; tall and elegant giraffes; a warthog; and a guinea fowl in tree. What a fun morning!
Finlay enjoyed his first session so much that he asked Andrew if he would take him out a second time, but in the evening instead.
The following evening Andrew took Finlay and his family out on a drive and taught them about night photography, guiding them through some of the technicalities that a photographer must prepare for when photographing at night. For example, what to set the ISO to and how to adapt the camera to the artificial light created by the vehicle's spotlight.
Again they were very lucky with their sightings – they saw a brown hyena with the remnants of a zebra in its mouth, a herd of elephants out on an evening stroll with their newly born calf, and two lions that had just killed a wildebeest. Seeing the lions was especially exciting as they had tried to track them down earlier that evening but when they saw Jenna, their amazing guide, they ran away. "I had a brilliant time with Andrew and extremely enjoyed my stay at Jaci's Lodges!" – Finlay MacDonald, age 11


text:
Every organization has disaster preparedness plans for one-day and one-week events like fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes, but how do those plans come into play during a pandemic like COVID-19 when there isn't an end date in sight? Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to discuss this and more is April Taylor, Senior Director of Improvement and Project Management at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Published May 13, 2020


text:
Psalm 6 – Trusting God
I have been very blessed in my life. Though I have experienced trials, right now my life is pretty good. There are people in the world, even in my own country, who are currently experiencing trials beyond what I can imagine.
Still there are days when I feel a bit of melancholy come over me. Sometimes it is because of thinking of those who are worse off than I am. Sometimes it is because I grieve over those who don't know the Lord. Sometimes it is because I wonder if I am living my life as God wants me to. Am I missing out on something great that He has in store because of my own stubbornness?
On days like that I turn to the Psalms, and I want to share one with you all today.
Psalm 6
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.
1 O Lord, don't rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your rage.
2 Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak.
Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.
3 I am sick at heart.
How long, O Lord, until you restore me?
4 Return, O Lord, and rescue me.
Save me because of your unfailing love.
5 For the dead do not remember you.
Who can praise you from the grave?
6 I am worn out from sobbing.
All night I flood my bed with weeping,
drenching it with my tears.
7 My vision is blurred by grief;
my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.
8 Go away, all you who do evil,
for the Lord has heard my weeping.
9 The Lord has heard my plea;
the Lord will answer my prayer.
10 May all my enemies be disgraced and terrified.
May they suddenly turn back in shame.
This Psalm talks of enemies, but sometimes I think the worst enemy is within. My own doubt and sinful nature, my own weakness are my worst enemy. Unless I turn them over to God and trust that "The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer."
6 Responses
Thank you, Linda.
I love the Psalms ( Psalm 139 is my personal favorite). It seems that there's a Psalm for whatever issue I have to face. Some days I have no words but His words speak the very things I cannot say.
Thanks for this reminder. The Lord is indeed compassionate and merciful. I am truly thankful.
God bless you
Ann, I'm glad you enjoyed this post. When I am at a loss for words to post, the Psalms are where I turn. My favorite is Psalm 116 (I actually posted once about "My Favorite Psalm" on why it is my favorite). I sometimes feel like it's a cop out to just post just a Psalm, but the response is always positive. His Word truly does not return void. Peace, Linda
Ann, My favorite Psalm post is here. Thank you for your encouragement! 🙂 Peace, Linda
I love how you found relief within the Psalms. And from turning to God and trusting He will answer. What a beautiful example you set for us as we go through our own times of doubt and weakness. So thankful for His faithfulness and mercy each day! God bless you, friend!
Deb, I don't know where I would be without the Psalms and the example they give us of how to cry out to God in our need. And how to praise Him no matter what the circumstances. I am also thankful for His faithfulness and mercy each day, and for your always encouraging comments. Peace, Linda


text:
A Life of J. C. Beaglehole: New Zealand Scholar
The Journals of Captain James Cook on His Voyages of Discovery: The Voyage of the Endeavour 1768–1771, edited by J.C. Beaglehole. Reprinted with addenda and corrigenda.
'The British Commonwealth of Nations', in New Cambridge Modern History, vol.12 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1968), pp.373–402. Revised text.
'Our Music Through the Years', Theme, no.13 (October 1968), pp.14–15. Text of an address to the annual meeting of the Chamber Music Federation of New Zealand.


text:
- No negative carryover
- Sub-affiliation available
- Multiple payment methods
- Low minimum payment threshold
- Lifetime commission unavailable
Carnaval Casino Affiliates is the official casino affiliate program responsible for the marketing of Casino Carnaval. This is an online casino where members can enjoy games from the likes of Microgaming, NetEnt, Betsoft and NextGen Gaming. The casino can be reached instantly through a web browser or members can use their mobile casino. They are licensed under the laws of Curacao.
Commission details
Affiliates who enrol in the program will be placed on the standard net revenue sharing plan. Under this scheme affiliates can earn a percentage share of their referred players total net revenue which is generated at the casino every month.
The exact amount of commission affiliates will be able to refer can be found using the affiliates website.
The program is also favourable as there is no negative carryover. This is great for affiliates as it means any negative earnings they incur during any calendar month will be wiped clean at the start of a new month.
Affiliates can also top up their earnings every month with the sub-affiliation commission plan. This is paid at a fixed rate and affiliates will earn commission for all direct referrals they send to the program.
Payment details
Commission is calculated monthly and is usually paid around the 10th of every month. Affiliates can also choose from multiple payment methods which include Neteller, Skrill, PayPal and Bank Wire Transfer.
Commission is paid in Euros or US dollars and there is a minimum payment threshold of $150 for e-wallet payments. Payments being made by bank wire need to be at least $500. There are also no withdrawal limits.
Carnaval Casino Affiliates utilizes the Proprietary software. Affiliates will have complete access to detailed statistical reports with just one click. They'll also be able to monitor the amount of revenue they earn in real-time.


text:
What researchers do — and don't — know about monkeypox
Researchers said better surveillance is needed to learn whether the virus is endemic but undetected in other nearby countries.
New outbreaks of monkeypox — which now include over 1,000 cases across 29 countries — are leading to fears that the virus will continue spreading in regions with no previous infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that travelers take more precautions than normal to avoid infection. Though the agency said risk to the public is low, it recommended avoiding contact with people who are sick or have lesions as well as wild animals that may carry the disease. It said those traveling to places reporting a significant number of cases, those who work with animals and men who have sex with men are at higher risk of infection.
The new spread prompted researchers from around the world to discuss how to move forward. Here's what is known about the virus.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a virus that spreads from some animals — suspected to be rodents and primates — to humans, researchers said. It's often recognized by lesions on the skin and can cause other symptoms, including fever and swollen glands.
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are concerned because of the virus's recent spread outside the few countries where it is endemic.
The CDC reported nearly 900 cases in Europe and 30 cases in the U.S.
Maria Van Kerkhove, who leads emerging diseases and zoonoses teams at the WHO, said last week it is likely that widespread human-to-human transmission has been going on for several weeks — if not months. "We need rapid action," she said.
Where is it endemic?
The virus has been found in west and central Africa for decades — including in Benin, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Researchers said better surveillance is needed to learn if the virus is endemic but undetected in other nearby countries.
Some endemic countries like Nigeria have seen an increase in cases in recent years, with researchers pointing to waning immunity against smallpox and climate change — causing more contact with animals — as likely causes of the increase.
How does it spread?
At this point, experts believe that prolonged skin-to-skin contact is key to transmission — and note that monkeypox doesn't spread nearly as quickly or easily as Covid-19 or other airborne viruses.
Is it deadly?
There are two monkeypox virus groups, called clades: the West African clade is a milder form of the virus, while the Central African clade causes more severe disease and is thought to be more transmissible, according to the WHO. The geographical division between the two clades has been in Cameroon, the only country to have had both clades.
Outside of endemic countries, no deaths have been reported from monkeypox to date. The West African clade, which is responsible for the current outbreak outside of endemic countries, has a mortality rate of under 3 percent. The mortality rate for the Central Africa clade could be higher, estimated at between 1 and 10 percent of cases. But the WHO warned that these figures are based on infections among a younger population in African countries, compared to the West.
What vaccines exist for monkeypox?
There are several vaccines that could protect against monkeypox — though some were originally designed for smallpox.
The FDA in 2007 approved Emergent's one-dose ACAM2000 vaccine against smallpox and in 2019 Bavarian Nordic's two-dose Jynneos vaccine to prevent smallpox and monkeypox in adults. But ACAM2000 can cause severe side effects, such as heart or brain inflammation, blindness and fetal deaths, according to the FDA, so the vaccine's use is limited.
As for Jynneos, Bavarian Nordic requested the FDA approve it only for smallpox, but the agency approved it for monkeypox, too, because the two viruses belong to the same family and vaccines for one offer cross-protection, said Marion Gruber, vice president for public health and regulatory science at IAVI, a nonprofit research organization.
Though the U.S. and other countries have large stockpiles of smallpox vaccines, their side effects and other risks have made newer vaccines — in relatively short supply now — much preferred to the hundreds of millions of older doses in stockpiles.
Will I need to get a vaccine for monkeypox?
Probably not. Though shots are key tools in stopping the spread of the disease, WHO officials have said only those who have been exposed or are at a high risk of being exposed should be vaccinated.
What treatments are available?
There are a few antiviral options for monkeypox, researchers said.
Tecovirimat is a strong candidate, they said, though it needs to be given early, less than six days after exposure, according to existing trials. The drug has shown to be safe, though it cannot be taken alongside some medications, and has been authorized in the EU for smallpox and monkeypox. The FDA authorized the drug for smallpox. Researchers, however, worry about the risk of viruses becoming resistant to the drug in the future.
Brincidofovir is another candidate, though it does not have approval in the EU. It has FDA approval for smallpox under the animal rule, which allows drugs to be approved with data from animal studies when human trials are deemed unethical.
What do we still not know?
It's not known which animals carry and spread the virus. Researchers will also shift their attention to understanding the reasons for the unpredicted transmission and new hotspots.
Even some basic characteristics of monkeypox — which treatments work best, how the virus spreads and how severe the disease can become — require more research.


text:
The SLR-1000 is a portable LED worklight with a powerful 1000 lumen output. Its folding 180° kick stand contains a useful hanging hook and integral magnets. An IPX5 waterproof rating ensures water protection and its additional 300 lumen torch provides a useful spot beam. The SLR-1000 has three dim settings to extend its run time.
- Power COB LED
- Type C USB rechargeable
- Additional top torch
- Magnetic base
- Lumens: 1000
- Run Time: 4-84 Hours
- IP Rating: IPX5
- Weight: 320g
- Width: 55mm
- Beam Distance: 40m
- Battery: 5200mAh Li-ion
- Height: 48mm
- Length: 130mm


text:
Analysts expect the global auto market to grow by 9% in 2021.* But COVID-19 is fueling supply chain disruptions and unplanned downtime, making it difficult for manufacturers to meet demand.
You can boost productivity by choosing the right metal finishing solution—and Bales can help. We fuse science and craftsmanship to deliver exceptional results for automotive manufacturers worldwide.
Since 1978, we've been protecting metal surfaces in ways others don't dare. From headlights to engine covers, your automotive components will benefit from our legacy of customer satisfaction, integrity, and innovation.
Automotive manufacturers need to maximize productivity. Boost yours with Bales' Hard Chrome and proprietary NICKLON™ and Diamond E.N.™ coatings, ideal for preventing wear and sticking in automotive components. Use our combined plating and polishing services to achieve your finishing specs.
Thanks to superior abrasion resistance, Hard Chrome is a reliable and durable coating for automotive applications. It's also non-magnetic and mimics the finish of base materials.
Bales' proprietary NICKLON™ coating combines Electroless Nickel and PTFE, making it a go-to solution for automotive applications. Protect against wear and corrosion while achieving optimal lubricity and release.
Electroless Nickel combines with nano-sized diamond particles to form Bales' proprietary Diamond E.N.™ coating. With a low coefficient of friction, Diamond E.N.™ can take on your wear and release issues all at once. It's also a faster, more cost-efficient alternative to Hard Chrome.
Facing a sudden problem that's causing downtime or threatening the quality of your parts? Consult a Bales application expert—quickly and virtually from your shop.
Are you facing corrosion, abrasion, or friction issues? Use our Coating Comparison Tool to quickly compare surface finishes and find the best solution for your needs.
Chat live online with a Bales application expert Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT.
Send Bales an email, and an application expert will reply within one business day.
Book a phone call, video chat, or in-person appointment with a Bales application expert.


text:
Address: 601 S Garfield Ave Ste B, Traverse City, MI 49686
Email: email@example.com
Registered Representatives of J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. whose identities and associations with Fortitude Wealth Planners LLC are disclosed on this site, may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions for which they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. No information provided on this site is intended to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any security, nor shall any security be offered or sold to any person, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase, or sale would be unlawful under securities laws of such jurisdictions. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned may be available in every state.
Securities offered through J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. (JWC) Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. (JWCA Fortitude Wealth Planners, LLC and JWC/JWCA are unaffiliated entities.
© 2022 Fortitude Wealth Planners, LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
One weekend of men's college hockey in November is complete, and we're starting to get a clearer picture of which teams will stick around the top 10 all season long and which ones will not.
Last week, my Power 10 led off with four straight Minnesota schools. Crazy, right? This week, Michigan jumps into the middle of that. I don't see the Wolverines moving far from the spot they're in this week.
Let's dive into the rankings.
1. St. Cloud State (8-2) | Prev: 1
There is no reason to move St. Cloud State from No. 1. The Huskies took care of business against Colorado College this weekend, earning a 3-2 win on Friday and a 4-1 win Saturday. Forwards Micah Miller and Jami Krannila registered two-goal weekends. Krannila's second was the biggest of the weekend, coming in overtime on Friday.
Goaltender David Hrenak continued his strong play, stopping 55 of 58 shots. Hrenak earned NCHC goaltender of the month honors for October.
This Huskies squad continues to look strong. Next up is a series with No. 9 Omaha.
2. Michigan (8-2) | Prev: 5
After a couple weeks in my dog house (if that's what you want to call being outside of the top three), Michigan is back, right near the top of my rankings.
The Wolverines pulverized Michigan State, 7-2, on Friday night at a rowdy Yost Ice Arena. Saturday saw Michigan take an early 3-0 lead and hold on, as the Spartans scored one goal in the second and one in the third to make it 3-2. That's how it ended.
A LOOK BACK: Here are the 5 biggest takeaways from October
It's no secret that when the Wolverines are on, they're on. They just need to figure out how to do that consistently. That will come with time.
Next up is a weekend series at Penn State.
3. Minnesota State (7-3) | Prev: 2
The Mavericks were upset by Ferris State Friday night, losing 2-1. They rebounded well, however, taking the Bulldogs down, 5-1, the following night.
This is a good team. An occasional loss to a divisional opponent isn't cause for concern. The four-goal win the next game makes that true. With Dryden McKay in net, this team will be a Frozen Four favorite all season.
Next up is a set with Bowling Green.
4. Minnesota Duluth (6-2) | Prev: 3
There are two reasons why the Bulldogs fell a spot in my rankings. The first is Michigan did more than enough to leapfrog the fray between spots No. 5 and No. 2. The second is that the Bulldogs lost the first of a two-game set with No. 10 Western Michigan.
As we've come to learn, there's no shame in losing to Western Michigan – it has proven itself to be a very good team. Minnesota Duluth took the Broncos down convincingly the following night, 3-0. Goaltender Ryan Fanti put up a 35-save shutout in the win. He was spectacular.
The Bulldogs will stay home this weekend for a matchup with Colorado College.
5. Minnesota (6-4) | Prev: 4
The Golden Gophers fell one spot after a weekend split with Wisconsin. The Badgers got the best of them in overtime, 4-3, on Friday, but Minnesota came back hard the following night, winning 4-1.
Even in the loss, senior forward Sammy Walker had one of the nicest goals of the season, scoring from his knees. Yes, he completed an entire trip across the net from his knees.
Oh you know, just Sammy Walker doing Sammy Walker things. 🤷 pic.twitter.com/uQubMakrMG— Minnesota Men's Hockey (@GopherHockey) November 6, 2021
Up next is a weekend set with an Ohio State team that is rolling and could find itself on next week's Power 10 with a win or two against this Minnesota squad.
Since the Buckeyes aren't on this week's Power 10, allow me to tell you they swept No. 16 Penn State last weekend and have won six of seven. Their upcoming series with the Gophers will be a great measuring stick.
6. Quinnipiac (7-1-2) | Prev: 6
The Bobcats didn't move from last week after taking care of business last weekend with a 3-0 win over Yale and a 1-0 win over Brown – two solid ECAC wins.
First-year goaltender Yaniv Perets faced few shots over the two matchups. The Bobcats only gave up 12 shots per game. Defensively, they continue to be one of the best teams in the country if not the best.
A LOOK AHEAD: Here are the 7 storylines to watch in November
Quinnipiac is averaging the lowest goals-against average (1.20) in the country. That outstanding stat comes from the Bobcats allowing an absurdly low amount of shots – only 174 in 10 games. That ranks third in the nation among teams with at least seven games played.
Next weekend brings a home set against a very good Arizona State team, which is actually one of my five matchups to watch in November. This will be a classic battle of a great offense against a stout defense.
7. Western Michigan (6-2) | Prev: 7
After the Broncos beat then-No. 1 Michigan, 5-2, and then lost to the Wolverines in OT the next game, I was unsure of where to put them. Was that win a fluke? Was it just one good weekend? These questions dominated my brain as I put that Power 10 together two weeks ago. Ultimately, I ranked them at No. 6, while that week's USCHO poll had them at No. 13.
Turns out I was just ahead of everybody else because Western Michigan is legit. In a home series with No. 4 Minnesota Duluth, the Broncos won Game 1, 4-3, and lost Game 2, 3-0. The second game doesn't look as great, but the Broncos did more than just hold their own against one of the top teams in the country. That's enough to keep them in the No. 7 spot.
The schedule doesn't get much easier, as Western Michigan heads to Colorado this weekend for a two-game set with Denver.
8. UMass (6-2) | Prev: NR
The reigning national champions needed a great weekend against No. 7 Providence, and that's exactly what they got, edging the Friars, 1-0, in Game 1 and crushing them in Providence, 5-1, in Game 2.
The second win got head coach Greg Carvel to 100 in his career at UMass. To do that in just six years is pretty impressive.
Offensively, things looked great for the Minutemen. They're getting scoring from all over the lineup, most notably from freshman defender Scott Morrow, who has three goals in his last three games. Two of those were game-winners.
But even more encouraging is how they shut Providence down defensively on the weekend. Fifth-year goalie Matt Murray was sensational, earning a 28-save shutout Friday night, and stopping 41 of 42 shots Saturday.
Next up is a home-and-home with Boston University this weekend.
9. North Dakota (6-3) | Prev: NR
The Fighting Hawks suffered a crushing 6-4 loss to Penn State on Oct. 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game. That defeat knocked them out of the Power 10.
But North Dakota rejoins my Power 10 after a hard-fought sweep of No. 11 Denver. The first game was a 3-1 win; the second was 4-1. It was quite the set of rebound performances for the Fighting Hawks.
MUST-WATCH: Here are the 5 men's college hockey matchups you can't miss in November
North Dakota stifled Denver's offense in both games, limiting it to just two goals on 45 shots. Part of that came from goalie Zach Driscoll's stellar play in net, while a lot of it came from North Dakota's play in its own end.
Up next is an NCHC set with Miami (OH).
10. Harvard (4-0) | Prev: 10
In its first big test of the season, Harvard edged out No. 15 Cornell Friday night, 3-2, despite being heavily out-shot, 38-22. Sophomore forward Sean Farrell registered two goals to help get the Crimson past the Big Red.
Laferriere with 4⃣! First Harvard player to do it since Ryan Donato (Feb. 10, 2017 vs. Union). @espn #GoCrimson— Harvard Men's Hockey (@HarvardMHockey) November 7, 2021
WATCH: https://t.co/jwEvIqtyUM pic.twitter.com/iwC7KhwiMR
The next night saw Harvard take down Colgate, 5-1. The Crimson was backed by sophomore forward Alex Laferriere, who potted four (4!) goals in the win. As I detailed in last week's Power 10, Harvard had crazy stats after just two games. That continues this week, with three players – Henry Thrun, Nick Abruzzese and Farrell – all averaging two or more points per game. I know, I know – it's only been four games. But those are still encouraging signs from a team with a ton of potential.
Harvard plays Northeastern Monday night and then visits Clarkson and St. Lawrence this coming weekend. All three will be really good tests.


text:
Joel T. Sanders
This, Too, Must Slip Into The Past
Updated: Mar 13, 2021
This morning, I had a "time stands still" moment, seated at a table in front of a coffee shop in San Juan.
Wanting to blanket out the chatter of a man seated next to me on a business call so that I could focus on my book, I put in my earbuds and opened YouTube Music on my iPhone. I chose a song that takes me back to summer 2019.
That summer, Angelika and I started the habit of turning off all screens as the sun set, ending our days with open windows, candles, music, and soft conversation. We would lay in bed, embracing one another, oftentimes for an hour or more.
It was one such evening when I first heard "Remember This Summer," by Sensitize. I lay in bed embracing my Love, fully present, grateful for life and especially for her—for us—for everything.
That night, this music brought that rare glimpse of eternity—appreciation for all that is past and the eternal slipping of now into it.
This morning I bathed in that same joy; both reflecting upon that summer evening and also being fully present to the moment I was in; the music and my soul entering oneness in the sunlight where there is no delineation between past or present, because there really is no time at all.
In that moment, as time stood still, a young man flew out of the coffee shop and into the loving embrace of two dear friends, whom he hadn't seen in some time...perhaps years. For a long moment, the three of them embraced, smiling ear to ear, pausing to look into one another's eyes, and embracing again.
This. This is life.
Me, a stranger, smiling...taking it all in, knowing that this, too, must slip into the past.


text:
We raise and treat our food source animals horribly. Overfishing is a real issue. Global warming due to animal agriculture is a big problem. Alternative protein products are escalating at an incredible speed. But their success must not let us forget about the real problem that is industrialized animal agriculture or factory farming.
Technology is creeping into how we look at meat and its alternatives. Consumers are ripe and eager to dig into this new form of food. Similar to how margarine was the latest thing 50 years ago, our ability to create new food styles has given our economy and food system options we once thought were unthinkable.
The idea of possibly eating a plant-based hamburger, one that tastes just like a real hamburger, which is made of pea or soy protein or possibly cow cells, would have struck as fantasy 30 years ago. Heck, even 10 years ago! Change is afoot and this new world, where even Burger King and Tim Hortons now offer these meat alternatives which have altered the way we once defined meat.
But with this advancement, so were cuts to quality of life for the animals. Feed was changed. Environments were compromised. All in the name of profit. Soon small run family farms went out of business, as they were left to be swallowed up by large corporations. Think Tyson or Purdue.
Throughout this transformation we eventually lost sight of our ability to understand that what we were doing was wrong. Chickens shouldn't be kept in cages the size of a piece of paper. Cows shouldn't be eating corn. North Carolina shouldn't have tailing ponds the size of swimming pools.
As per The Guardian:
"They fill massive lagoons with [waste] and they take that lagoon stuff and spray it over fields," he told Pod Save America, recalling a trip to North Carolina late last year. "I watched it mist off of the property of these massive pig farms into black communities. And these African American communities are like, 'We're prisoners in our own home.' The biggest company down there [Smithfield] is a Chinese-owned company, and so they've poisoned black communities, land value is down, abhorrent …This corporation is outsourcing its pain, its costs, on to poor black people in North Carolina."
We've created an agricultural disaster, and in doing so, all we've come up with is chemically formulated alternatives that we hope will replicate the very food we've essentially destroyed.
The idea of a cell-based steak sounds appealing in that it causes zero animal suffering. Why did it take us replicating a steak to realize that factory farming was awful? Is this how we solve our problems?
The reality of this situation is that companies such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods will continue to grow. Their products have become popular substitutes for those looking to eat less meat or no meat altogether. This, in theory, is a good thing.
Cell-based meat isn't available just yet, but it soon will be. How it will affect the overall industry is yet to be determined.
In the end, however, none of these options changes who we are. We still raise and treat our food source animals horribly. Overfishing is a real issue. Global warming due to animal agriculture is a big problem.


text:
Wyndham Collection Deborah Double Bathroom Vanity in White, Carrara Cultured Marble Countertop, Undermount Square Sinks, Brushed Gold Trim, Optional 24 Inch Mirrors/Medicine Cabinets
Write a review
| Ask a question
Sale Sale
Original price $2,818.00
Original price $2,478.00 - Original price $3,941.00
Original price $2,818.00
Current price $1,840.00
$1,616.00 - $2,397.00
Current price $1,840.00
+ FREE Shipping
Questions? Call us! 1-866-511-2284
A contemporary classic if ever there was one, the gorgeous Deborah vanity series is truly a winning combination of authentic English charm, warm practicality and a touch of the modern. The answer to your bathroom remodel quest is made simple with the Deborah collection, which is crafted for uncompromising function as well as form. Add this beautifully-designed piece to your bathroom today.
- Constructed of environmentally friendly, zero emissions plywood, engineered to prevent warping and last a lifetime
- Multi-stage wood preparation, sanding, and finishing process
- Highly water-resistant low V.O.C. sealed finish
- Beautiful transitional styling that complements any bathroom
- Practical Floor-Standing Design
- Minimal assembly required
- Deep Dovetailed drawer(s)
- Fully extending undermount soft-close drawer slide(s)
- Concealed soft-close door hinges
- Carrara Cultured Marble counter includes 3" backsplash and reversible side-splash
- Backsplash comes in two pieces (Cut from one single piece due to high probability of breakage)
- Countertop with porcelain undermount square sinks is drilled for single-hole faucet mounts
- Faucets not included
- Optional matching 24" mirrors or 24" medicine cabinet
- Metal exterior hardware with brushed gold finish
- Four functional doors
- Six functional drawers
- Plenty of storage and counter space
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
- Quality Guarantee
Shipping & Delivery:
Your order will ship within 1-2 business days. Transit/Arrival times are expected to arrive within 5-7 business days (depending on location).
60"W x 22"D x 35"H
72"W x 22"D x 35"H
80"W x 22"D x 35"H
Medicine Cabinet


text: In today's increasingly crowded marketplace, it is more vital than ever that your company has its own unique image that stands out. One that compels customers to want to do business with you. At Impact Visual Communications, our mission is to help your clients attain high visibility in a competitive marketplace. We inspire, we create, we achieve, we lead. We are award-winning experts in our fields delivering excellence in all we do. With consistent and brilliant results, we make a difference in our community and beyond. Impact Visual Communications. Empowering your company to make its own significant impact.


text:
Platforms and Learning Opportunities
Ethical Culture is a humanist religious and educational movement inspired by the ideal that creating a more humane society is our prime undertaking. The task of the Education committee is to lay the groundwork for living according to that ideal.
Sunday Platforms
We offer Sunday morning platform programs on diverse topics and celebrating annual traditions and the cycles of nature. The heart of our topic platforms is a talk in which our Leader, Hugh Taft-Morales, or guest speakers discuss their work and its relation to our shared community ethical concerns.
Hugh Taft-Morales has spoken on topics from morals to manners, racial justice to environmental justice, art to philosophy. Some of our guest speakers include ex-policewoman Maria Sliwa describes her worldwide efforts against modern-day slavery; former Mayor Michael Nutter answers questions after his talk on ethics in city government; and philosopher Gary Francione defends his views on animal rights.
These talks contribute to our understanding of the surrounding culture, addressing such topics as social justice, geopolitical events, as well as more personal issues such as how we 'position' ourselves in an often unethical, unjust world. They inspire us to think about how to work for change. There's also a wonderful musical presentation, and some singing, and an opportunity for a member to stand and talk about his/her ethical journey, or share personal concerns. Afterward there's the Coffee Hour, where we socialize, and then a period of time devoted to a discussing points raised by the speaker. These are especially enlightening, because they round off points which may have not been covered fully during the platform address.
Our celebrations of annual traditions and the cycles of nature during the course of the year may include a Fall Equinox Celebration, a Humanist Thanksgiving, a Winter Solstice Celebration, Memorial Sunday, and a Spring Equinox Celebration.
Learning opportunities
The other way we do it is through learning opportunities. Our Leader, Hugh Taft-Morales, offers excellent classes and discussion groups, listed separately. Our members also facilitate such opportunities. Please see our monthly calendar to keep abreast.


text:
I've Made a Professional Move
7 April 2015
I've made a professional move to 1st Advantage Mortgage, a Draper and Kramer company, that specializes in full-service mortgage banking and has been helping people with their real estate needs since 1893. They're a time-tested partner to help us take advantage of today's market.
Please update your records with my new contact information. I'm grateful for your continued business, and I look forward to providing you with even better service and value through 1st Advantage Mortgage.


text:
Wisconsin has a diverse native flora that includes wild fruit trees native to the state. Choosing varieties
that grow naturally within the state for home gardens and landscapes ensures the trees will grow and
flourish. Given the diversity of fruiting trees available, it isn't hard to choose one or several for
landscaping, collecting fruit or the beauty of spring blossoms.
Growing Fruit Trees In Wisconsin
Growing fruit trees in Wisconsin is not without challenges, but the reward of an abundant crop of healthy,
mouthwatering fruit makes it worthwhile for many gardeners.
Fruit trees need a lot of care in order to grow and produce well. If the weather does not cooperate, this task
can prove impossible. In Wisconsin the optimal fruit tree growing zone is along the southern tier of the
counties, going up along the shore of Lake Michigan, and then up along Door Country. The optimal zone
is also the one which stretches along the southeastern shore of Lake Superior. In all these areas the lake
alleviates the worst effects of the hard winter temperature.
Why Native Fruit Trees?
Restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity. By creating a native plant garden, each patch
of habitat becomes part of a collective effort to nurture and sustain the living landscape for birds and other
Native plants are those that occur naturally in a region in which they evolved. They are the ecological basis
upon which life depends, including birds and people. Without them and the insects that co-evolved with them,
local birds cannot survive.
Here are 7 Wisconsin native fruit trees that not only support native pollinators but also provide edible
fruit for you! Be sure to click on the tree name to get more details.
Native Berry Shrubs are great too! Whether they're on your cereal or in jams, jellies and pies, berries are a
favorite sweet treat. Read more: Wisconsin Native Berry Shrubs
Further Information
Wisconsin Native Violets
Wisconsin Edible Berry Shrubs
Dandelion Recipes
Edible Plants In Your Garden
Beautiful Flowering Shrubs


text:
- Poster presentation
- Open Access
- Published:
Good outcomes of pregnancy in two cases of women treated with omalizumab due to the severe asthma
Clinical and Translational Allergy volume 3, Article number: P25 (2013)
2202 Accesses
The prevalence of asthma during pregnancy is estimated on 4%. Uncontrolled, severe asthma is a risk for both a mother and an unborn child. Therefore, optimization of asthma treatment during pregnancy is vital in achieving good outcomes. Physicians and their patients may have some doubts about safety of anti-asthmatic medications, especially if drugs are new. Omalizumab is a humanized recombinant anti-IgE monoclonal antibody recommended for the treatment of chronic severe IgE-mediated asthma. Clinical and observational studies confirmed its effectiveness in improving asthma control, reducing severe exacerbations and improving quality of life. The safety data concerning pregnancy come from the experimental studies on animals and they show no teratogenic effect. We present case reports of two women who became pregnant during the treatment with omalizumab. Both with very severe asthma treated chronically with all available medication including systemic steroids (first – 20 mg prednisolone/day, second – 40 mg prednisolone/day). Both started their regular treatment with omalizumab in 2007 and have significant improvement (withdrawal of oral steroids or significant reduction of their dose, better asthma control) . First, 32-year old woman became pregnant in 2010 and gave birth in Oct 2010 - it was her 3rd pregnancy, and 3rd labor , second 31-year old – also became pregnant in 2010 and gave birth in Jan 2011 - it was her 5th pregnancy and 2nd labor. Both had complications during previous pregnancies and labors and decided to continue therapy with omalizumab. First woman, besides omalizumab, was treated with high doses of ICS and LABA, second - high doses of ICS, LABA and 5 mg prednisone/day. The pregnancies proceeded without asthma exacerbations and other complications. First woman delivered healthy girl (Apgar 9, weight 3200 g, length 56 cm) in 40 week of pregnancy by caesarean section due to the narrow pelvis, second - health boy (Apgar 9, weight 3800 g, length 56 cm) in 40 week by caesarean section due to the aggravating obstetrical history. In both cases treatment with omalizumab did not affect pregnancies and newborns.
Rights and permissions
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
About this article
Cite this article
Kuprys-Lipinska, I., Kuna, P. Good outcomes of pregnancy in two cases of women treated with omalizumab due to the severe asthma. Clin Transl Allergy 3 (Suppl 1), P25 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-7022-3-S1-P25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-7022-3-S1-P25
- Asthma
- Caesarean Section
- Severe Asthma
- Asthma Control
- Asthma Exacerbation


text:
Every Boss will automatically counterattack (aka. Retaliate) after some time. This is because of a specific value that is called "Revenge Value".
No matter how hard you lock the 'Lingering Will' boss into a combo, he will eventually counterattack out of nowhere. This counterattack can actually be calculated, which makes it very easy to dodge.
Every attack you do raises his Revenge Value. After going above a specific Value, he will automatically retaliate.
A good rule of thumb: Every normal attack you do raises this value by 1, a Guard Break (stabbing thrust) finisher will raise it by 3 and the Explosion finisher (The magic balls around you) raises this value by 6.
An Example: Data Roxas has a Revenge Value of 9.375. This means: If you do a 3 hit combo (2 normal attacks and a Finisher) with a Guard Break finish at the end, he will not counterattack. His Revenge Value is currently at 5/9.3, which means he is still 'vulnerable' and you are still in your attack-rotation. If you do your second finisher, an Explosion, then it will be at 11/9.3 and he will counterattack, ending your attack-rotation.
Now, let's equip 2 Combo Plus' abilities. This raises the default combo hits to 4 (instead of 2). The Revenge Value, after 4 hits and a Guard Break finisher at the end, is now at 7/9.3 instead of 5/9.3. This means that, even though we did 2 more normal hits, we still didn't make him counterattack. We did more damage in nearly the same time and without doing anything special. Because no matter if we equip the Combo Plus'es or not, he will counterattack after the Explosion Finisher. The whole fight is over more quickly and there is barely any change in strategy, even though you hit him an extra 2 times and dealt a lot more damage than before. This Optimization was possible by looking at the Revenge Value (or by simply testing it out).
Visit My Combo Plus article if you want to see the damage comparison and .gif of the Combo Plus Roxas fight mentioned above.
The Revenge Value is only available if the enemy is in an 'exhausted state'. Attacking an enemy while he currently attacks will most of the time not raise the value. As a rule of thumb: Revenge Value only exists and raises if the enemy staggers from your attack.
BUT: The attack that you reflect onto your enemy to make him stagger and weak (which makes him vulnerable) sometimes already adds a specific value to the Revenge Value. Example: The Lighning-Cannonball that the Lingering Will shoots. His revenge value will start at 4 and not 0 if you reflect it back to him and he gets sent flying. This only works if the attack that you reflect knocks the enemy out of his combo and makes him vulnerable to your attacks. This won't work if you simply use the spell "Reflect" to reflect his attacks back at him. Example: Reflecting the "Dash Attack" of Lingering Will won't add any Revenge Value, because he still attacks afterwards. Reflecting the Energy Ball he shoots with Guard back into him will knock him into the air and make him vulnerable against your attacks, that's why the Energy Ball raises his Revenge Value.
You should never raise the Revenge Value over the edge while attacking a boss close up. Most of the time they will instantly counterattack you, and dodging out of a normal combo hit is near impossible. Try to exceed the Revenge Value with a Combo Finisher, because then your enemy will be further away from you and you can easily dodge his attacks this way.
There are also specific attacks that do NOT add Revenge Value. These attacks can be used to deal a lot of damage to an enemy without them counterattacking. One of these abilities is "Ars Arcanum", which is available while in Limit Form. Only the last triangle hit of this ability adds Revenge Value, every other hit does not. This means: Instead of doing a normal combo and him counterattacking, you could do: Ars Arcanum, a single hit to keep him staggered, another Ars Arcanum and then a normal combo with a Finisher. This will add around the same Revenge Value as a normal combo.
Another ability that doesn't add Revenge Value is Final Form Firaga. Using Firaga while in Final Form doesn't add any Revenge Value, only the Firaga-Finisher does. This means that, if you want to do a LOT of damage in a short amount of time, use Final Form Firaga. For extra damage equip Axel's Fire Keyblade in the Final Form Keyblade slot.
EDIT: These 2 Strategies mentioned above (Final Form Firaga and Ars Arcanum) work 100% in the PS2 version of KH2FM. I tested them against Lingering Will in the PS4 version, and I had some errors and sudden counterattacks here and there, so it seems like they tried to fix it in the newer versions. They still work most of the time though.
Lingering Will has a Revenge Value of 25, Most Data fights have 9.375, and most other bosses have around 12.5. I don't know every value of every boss or every ability, so please use the internet for an exact research.