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The Sediment Tableware by OS & OOS for Umbra Shift was inspired by building materials used in construction, which contain porcelain beads for strength. Made from stoneware, each hand made piece is partially glazed to create unique reflections. Different colors and sizes relate to one another so they can stack, nest, and cover each other.
Dishwasher and Microwave safe.
This is a set of two sediment cups in black. Lids are also part of this collection and perfect for keeping your coffee and tea warm. Lids sold separately here and Large Sediment Bowls sold here.


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In the past few weeks, we began research into the history and current state of Hazelwood and got to meet some of the community members. Under our assigned topic "Strong Men: A Galvanizing Force Within the Community", we focused on understanding the overall community of Hazelwood, the characteristics community members value in each other and leaders, and who some of these male role models are.
Last Wednesday, we had some in-depth conversations with two Hazelwood women, Terri and Pamela. From these interviews, we saw some recurring themes about and within the community.
Some things both women said:
- Hazelwood used to be a safe neighborhood where everyone looked out for each other
- Kids used to play outside all the time (during these women's childhoods)
- Hazelwood YMCA was a good community center
- Parents try to keep their kids off the streets by occupying them with afterschool activities (Krunk, Crossover, Fusion, etc.)
- Important to keep kids out of trouble
Highlights from individuals:
Terri (51)—
- Works for Joy, one of the administrators at the Center of Life (COL)
- Works for food service at Fusion, after school tutoring and academic support program
- Describes Fusion as providing "discipline… keeps kids from acting out"
- Her children were involved in Krunk and CoL photography
- There used to be more businesses in the community (Giant Eagle, movie theaters, meat shops, etc)
- Describes the role of CoL's Childcare program as "just to talk. It's not up to us to make them better"
- Anecdotally, she had a lifelong friendship with her doctor that saw her through her cancer treatment, both were a part of the Hazelwood community.
- Core values of Hazelwood include respect (self and others) and family (connectedness)
- "Hazelwood used to be a community (defined by togetherness), now it's just a neighborhood."
- Need for more family oriented programs
- Get back to being in unity
- Need for more family oriented programs
- Parents need to be involved in kids lives and know what's going on
- Bring back to knowing each other and being accountable for each other
On the topic of strong men within the community, our interviewees mentioned a few important community members:
Pastor Tim ( "PT" )—
- The first name out of everyone's mouth, to the point where we had to ask "other than pastor Tim…"
- Pastor Tim is to some extent a cultural successor of the YMCA
- He is willing to approach kids and talk about their futures… addressing them directly in a way that others won't
- He's willing to go out of his way (physically and emotionally) to help those around him
- (From Terri) Son learned values from Pastor Tim from hearing him speak, would come home and preach to his teddy bears.
- One of the men involved with running the YMCA… The Holbrook family was known within the community for organizing the Y and bringing the community together.
Donnie Stevens—
- Also involved with YMCA, ran programs to teach kids sports
- "Brought the kids places and gave them things to do"
Maurice Cole—
- Athletic coordinator at Crossover, after school sports/tutoring program
- Works with Minedeo ( the nearby elementary school )
Additionally, it's worth noting that both of our interviewees had trouble coming up with names, and the people who did mention were people they looked up to during their childhood.
Going forward, what do we know?
Why does there need to be strong men within the community?
- Organize events and activities for kids and rest of community
- Provide a listening ear and guidance for children with only one parent
- Act as role models and resources for youth and community members to rely on
By providing these resources and making themselves available to the community (especially the youth), they act as a community center point.
Once established as a community leader, these men can connect community members with each other and create a network of support.
In the past, men who were part of the community and provided services to one another, didn't see themselves as galvanizing, life-changing individuals. Rather, they saw it as giving back to the community that they themselves benefited from as well. For instance, Pamela's Husband taught local children at the pool how to swim for free on the basis that these were the children of his friends and neighbors.
Our next steps are to interview Maurice Cole, a part of the Crossover program, and find more information about Donnie Stevens.

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Watch the Wisconsin Sports Awards Here
RSVP or Questions: Caleigh Fisher: [email protected]
The Wheels Up Blue Carpet opens at 5pm. Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served from 5-7, and the show will begin at 7 and wrap at 8:30pm CT.
The Wisconsin Sports Awards recommends "smart business" attire; this typically means a jacket for men and business or cocktail attire for women. Feel free to watch the video below to get a sense of the fashion at the event in years' past.
Invited guests, nominees, sponsors and presenters will receive a personal link to reserve their ticket. All guests must present a ticket to gain entrance to the event; tickets will be mobile-friendly and can be simply shown on your phone, or printed if you prefer. When reserving your tickets, you will need to enter a name and email for each ticket, but you can transfer them if needed – when you receive your tickets via email, there will be a link to transfer your tickets, which you can do up to an hour before the event begins.
All nominees are invited to attend the Wisconsin Sports Awards with a guest, who may join them in the VIP seating area in the front of the room, with the exception of high school nominees. Nominees who are in high school are able to bring two guests, though only the nominee will sit in the VIP seating in the front of the room; their guests will be free to snag any of the open seats in the general seating area.
We're excited to share that the Wisconsin Sports Awards will once again be streamed live on Facebook. So make sure grandma and grandpa know how to get to Facebook and encourage your friends and family throughout the country to watch live and share in the excitement on social media #WSA #WisconsinSportsAwards
Valet will be available at the entrance to the Wheels Up Blue Carpet as you arrive to the event at the corner of W. Juneau Avenue and N. 5th Street.
Our partner hotels will be announced shortly; please check back for more information.
Thank you for your interest in covering the Wisconsin Sports Awards! Members of the media are invited to attend the Wheels Up Blue Carpet, but must apply for a credential for all attendees. Photography and video are not permitted inside the event. GKB will once again make highlights from the night available post-show on an ftp site. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Dillinger at [email protected]


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Congratulations to Cherie Jacobs & Matthew Beekman. This couple exchangd their rings to forever be bound in marriage on May 24th 2016 at Pine Manor by Rev Pam at 4 o'clock pm. This sweet couple had an elopement package with no guest.
Their elopement package included a personalized ceremony and oath of marriage as well as a ceremony keepsake and a certificate of commitment. Her dress was an off white color that complimented her beautifully. The couple brought all of their own flowers. All of the photos were taken by Rev. Pam on this special occasion. And the couple ordered a special beverage station with both warm drinks as well as access to plenty of water due to the unpredictable nature of Chicago's weather. They had acess to a sound system and a customized set-list to make their private night something to truly remember. To view A Chicago elopement package for just the two of you, check This website out: http://www.chicagoweddingpackages.com/elopement-packages-chicago.html


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Jetex is a world leader in our industry, and Luxivair SBD is proud to support their continued growth into the U.S. and other markets through this integral co-branding partnership.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA, February 15, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Luxivair SBD and Jetex Flight Support have entered into a strategic partnership to provide global customers a first-class experience into Southern California. Jetex customers entering the United States through Luxivair SBD will experience the quality they are accustomed to receiving at any one of Jetex's operations established in over thirty countries around the world. This partnership expands Jetex's global offerings - the first of its kind in the United States. The announcement was made at the National Business Aviation Association Schedulers and Dispatchers conference in Long Beach last week.
Jetex customers entering Southern California will be greeted by Luxivair SBD's 12,000 sq ft two-story terminal featuring a spacious glass-enclosed atrium lobby, and offers ramp-side vehicle access, a pilots lounge, snooze room, flight-planning room, conference facilities and crew cars. Guests also have access to an extensive range of concierge services, a complimentary snack bar, a luxurious movie theatre, and an outdoor lounge area complete with a stunning panoramic view of the airport and the San Bernardino Mountains.
Passengers will also benefit from on-site U.S. Customs at Luxivair SBD, helping international flights avoid some of Southern California's most congested airspace at LAX or Van Nuys. The FBO is located in the greater LA Basin, approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles and boasts convenient access to many of Southern California's top attractions, most of which are located within a one-hour drive from the Airport.
"Jetex customers will delight in the unexpected when they land at Luxivair SBD," says FBO Manager, Ms. Wendy Bechtel. "From our first-class amenities to our dedicated concierge and ground support crew, every detail will be attended to with class and efficiency."
"Jetex is a world leader in our industry, and Luxivair SBD is proud to support their continued growth into the U.S. and other markets through this integral co-branding partnership - a relationship we are confident will seamlessly complement the incredible Jetex customer service experience," said Mike Burrows Executive Director of Luxivair SBD and SBD International Airport.
A global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional FBOs, aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to an elite clientele including owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel.
Jetex CEO and President Adel Mardini said "The Luxivair SBD Terminal is a truly outstanding facility, and fully in keeping with the exceptional standards of luxury the Jetex name has become synonymous with. It is a logical choice for us to partner with Luxivair SBD to launch our first FBO service in North America, which joins our state-of-the-art operations center in Miami to provide coast-to-coast presence. This is set to be the first of many openings, as we continue to develop our network both within the United States and on a global scale."
About Luxivair SBD: Catering to the private aircraft community, Luxivair SBD at San Bernardino International Airport, 60 miles east of Los Angeles, offers a unique and elegant experience for all pilots and travelers -- with an impressive collection of best-in-class facilities and personal services designed to answer your every need. As Southern California's premier FBO, Luxivair SBD offers a thriving business complex designed to support the complete needs of corporate and private aviation with a full range of services needed to keep their aircraft operating at peak performance. To learn more visit https://www.luxivairsbd.com.
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India is a land of spectacular natural bounties including rich forests, vast desert covers, snow clad mountains and relaxing riversides. However, waterfalls are perhaps the most fascinating ones.
If you too wish to see water gushing from incredible heights into the valleys, this list of top six waterfalls in India is all you need.
Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
Aside from the magnificent beaches, Goa is blessed with the famous Dudhsagar Falls which literally means sea of milk – perhaps because of the white foam created by the waterfall as it cascades into the lake. With an altitude of 1017 feet, it is amongst the largest falls in India and looks absolutely marvellous as it takes a trip down the hills. The best time to visit the falls is during the monsoon season when the waterfall is in full flow and is a sight to behold.
Jog Falls, Karnataka
The second highest plunge waterfall in India, the majestic Jog Falls is located on the Sharavathi River and has a height of 253 metres. Surrounded by lush green forests, these falls are incredibly beautiful to look at and make for an ideal spot for swimming enthusiasts. The falls also mark the border between the India states of Goa and Karnataka and present an even more beautiful view during the monsoons when the intensity of the fall heightens.
Shivanasamudra Falls, Karnataka
Formed by the Kaveri River in Karnataka, Shivanasamudra Falls is best known for its sheer volume. With its two branches – the eastern and the western – and surrounded by forested hills and lush green valleys, the falls is truly a terrific gift of nature and attracts travellers from across the globe. Offering a 98 metre drop and possessing an impressive girth of over 300 meters, visiting the falls is reckoned as one of the best experiences in Karnataka.
Bhagsunag Falls, Himachal Pradesh
One of the best natural treasures in McLeod Ganj, Bhagsunag Falls with their cascading waterfalls is an absolute marvel to look at. With their true blend of rocks, flora and water body, the falls make for a perfect adventure spot in Himachal Pradesh, a north Indian state. Apart from the adventure, this site also makes for a key destination among Hindu pilgrims for its well-known Bhagsunath Temple. It may not be the biggest fall in India but its matchless beauty is a feast to the eyes and can leave you spellbound.
Athirappilly Falls, Kerala
Known as the gem of Thrissur district and the "Niagara Falls of India", Athirappilly Falls is the largest waterfall of Kerala and is located on the Chalakudy River and adds an extra treat to the state's incredible beauty. It is an 80-foot high waterfall with a width of 330 feet and cascades through lush green trees, small villages and winding roads.
Iruppu Falls, Karnataka
One of the most beautiful spots in the Coorg district of Karnataka, Iruppu Falls is a scenic waterfall cascading along the Brahmagiri Mountain Range. Descending from river Lakshmana Tirtha, the falls is also known as Lakshmana Tirtha falls and takes you to the Brahmagiri peak through a forest trail. Additionally, this place is best known for the famous Rameshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that attracts Hindu pilgrims from all across the globe and holds the biggest crowd during the festival of Shivratri.


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Press Release for Ground Breaking
May 23, 2017
After 32 years of abandonment, the former Central Junior High School in Chambersburg begins a $10,000,000 transformation. Upon completion the project will provide a mix of market rate apartments, commercial space, and learning areas located in a series of newly detached buildings with development of on-site parking. Constructed in 1909/1930 AD and occupying a key city block location in the downtown commercial HUB zone, McKissick Properties, the Harrisburg based developer for the project, anticipates the completion of the three phase project by the end of July 2018.
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the site at half past two in the afternoon (2:30 pm EST) on June 9th, 2017 (06/09/2017). Celebrations will take place on the corner of Queen and Third Streets, with project announcements and guest speakers kicking off the event and a ceremonial start of Phase I to follow at the site.
Project overview:
Phase I (construction from June 9, 2017 through September 2017) – 42,000 SF of Environmental clean-up, selective salvage, & bulk building demolition. Upon completion of this phase, the concealed facade of the original 1909 High School will be revealed to the community for the first time in 87 years.
Phase II (construction from September 2017 through May 2018) – 39,000 SF (upon completion) will be known as the "Rose Rent Lofts", a sustainable Green Globes rated residential community created from the adaptive reuse conversion of the original 1909 High School, into market rate housing with a total of 27 units (1,2 & 3 Bedrooms, ranging from 680 to 2,200 SF). On site community and maker spaces, as well as secure parking will be available for residents. This phase of the privately financed project is utilizing historic tax credits and is being funded with assistance of the Chambersburg Area Development Corporation and the Franklin County Area Development Corporation.
Phase III (construction projected from November 2017 through July 2018) – 52,000 SF (upon completion) will be known as "Work and Learn at Central" and involves conversion of the former main 1930 structure located on US Route 30 east. After reconstruction this newly free standing building containing the former auditorium and gymnasium will offer a variety of build-to-suit office suites, and education facilities with available footprints from 1,000 SF to 8,000 SF along with onsite creative maker areas. As with phase II it is also being developed via the support of several federal tax credit programs.
About McKissick Properties:
As part of the McKissick Family of companies, McKissick Properties was founded on the principles that design should always strengthen a community. As the development arm, McKissick Properties plans to focus on sustainability, adaptive reuse and historic preservation, which have all been the founding principles since McKissick Associates Architects was founded in 1999.
Vern McKissick, III, AIA is a LEED certified, award winning, nationally recognized architect with offices in Harrisburg, PA, Hollidaysburg, PA, Baltimore, MD, Reston, VA and Winston-Salem, NC.


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We all need something to help keep odors at bay, whether in your house, your car, or out on the town. PureAyre is one that I have recently had the opportunity to try out.
First off, let me tell you a little bit about PureAyre. It is what is called a food grade odor eliminator. What this basically means is that it is completely safe to ingest. So you don't have to worry about spraying it near your baby or your pets. It is safe.
One thing that I always worry about with odor eliminators is that most of them don't actually get rid of the odor. They just cover it up with another scent. That isn't true about PureAyre. There is a very light scent to it, but it doesn't over power. It doesn't mask the odor. It actually gets rid of it.
I received two bottles. One is a 14 oz. spray bottle with a trigger spray. This is nice when you need to spray large areas, such as carpet, sofa, or mattress. The other bottle is a small 4 oz. pump spray. This one is the perfect size to slip neatly into the diaper bag or large purse.
And if you are going green, its great to know that it is environmentally safe and cruelty free!
In fact, I slipped the small one into my bag before I headed off to visit my sister Brenda. She has cats and their litter box usually stinks up the place. A few squirts of this spray and I couldn't even tell that the litter box was there.
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Francis Poulenc
Francis Poulenc was a French composer and pianist who wrote music in many genres, with art songs, operas, ballets, orchestral pieces and chamber music all represented among his works. His best-known operas are Dialogue des Carmélites (1957) and Gloria (1959). For the most part a musical autodidact, Poulenc was born to parents who steered him away from a career in music, but after their death the pianist Ricardo Viñes became his mentor. Through the influence of Erik Satie, he became a member of the group Les Six. The light-sounding ironic and satirical pieces that typified the early part of his career were, from the second half of the 1930s, replaced by a shift toward religious works.
- Dialogues des Carmélites (Dialogues of the Carmelites)
- Libretto after the drama of Georges Bernanos


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AS CUALA prepare for the biggest match in the club history – an All-Ireland semi-final that they go into as hot favourites, according to the bookies – the Dalkey club are trying their hardest to see the contest as "just another game".
Having never taken a Leinster title before their win over Kilkenny's O'Loughlin Gaels late last year, Cuala face fairytale Derry outfit Slaughtneil for a place in the Paddy's Day decider.
The small-town Ulster club already scored a stunning against-the-odds win over Marino side St Vincent's in the football semi-final two weeks ago.
"We've had very good preparation, we've tried to treat it just like we would any other game," selector Tadhg Murphy told GazetteSport of Cuala's build up.
"We've just been following our process. You can't account for everything that might happen on the day, so you just have to do what you usually do, work on your systems.
"We're at full strength, and we've been very thorough looking into Slaughtneil, as I'm sure they have been with us. We're not about to take anything for granted."
That's been the philosophy for Cuala for much of their run, with Murphy pointing out that their progress has been a struggle from the early days, despite the club's consistent improvement over the last few years as they reach highs surpassing their late 80s/early 90s heydays.
"Some of the toughest games we had to play to get here came while we were still in Dublin.
"But we learnt our lesson when we lost [the Leinster final] to Oulart The Ballagh in 2015. We just didn't turn up that day, and we got beaten. There's no easy game, but at this stage you have to focus fully on them all.
"We won't pay too much attention to what happened with Vincent's a couple of weeks ago. It's another code. But, obviously, we're aware that a lot of their players were involved in that game, being dual code.
"The club have been everywhere, there's been a lot of coverage, which is understandable because what they've done is incredible. We're expecting them to be very fit. It'll go absolutely down to the wire."
Cuala have been followed passionately by a band of young 'ultras' throughout the campaign, and Murphy says the club are grateful for the community support that's rallied around the run.
"We're not sure exactly how many will travel themselves," he said of Saturday's journey up north, "but we have a couple of coaches going up on the day. The community side of things has been fantastic, it's a real family affair."
The Dalkey side face their date with destiny at Armagh's Athletic Grounds at 3pm on Saturday. Tickets are available from the club shop for €10 between 9.15am and 1pm until Friday.
Date with destiny
AS CUALA prepare for the biggest match in the club history – an All-Ireland semi-final that they go into as hot favourites, according to the bookies – the Dalkey club are trying their hardest to see the contest as "just another game".


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If given one word to describe this game, that is what I would use. Loading up this game is like stepping into a watercolour painting, in a room filled with poets.
The question you'd most likely be asking at this point is; "would that really be my kind of thing?" It's not really a major selling feature for most people. But, even though this game at it's core is an artpiece, it is wrapped in extremely good gameplay.
You play a young Austrian girl called Aurora, who awakens in a strange world touched by darkness, in 1895. You'll explore the vivid landscapes, interact with the colourful characters, and slowly transform from a naive young girl into a bold warrior. This is aided by soon finding a sword.
And you'll need that sword, because there are always enemies lurking. These encounters is where this game really shines. It's a pseudo-real-time-turn-based-strategy combat, where each thing is represented on a time bar. When you near the end, you're in a "Cast" zone, where you choose your attack/defense. These have different speeds; higher powered attacks will take longer to complete. If you hit something that's in this zone before they hit you (or vice versa), then they will be interrupted and sent back along the timeline. I cannot express how deeply satisfying it is to overtake an enemy by the smallest margin and send it back. There is an edge-of-your-seat level to this that I was immensely addicted to.
Enemies can be tough, and attack in packs, so you know you shouldn't be alone. You'll find controllable companions along the way, who will join your party. Each of them are experts in certain types of combat; you'll find a jester which helps with healing/reviving, and a wizard that deals great elemental damage, to name just two. However, you can only battle using two at a time, but switching mid-battle is possible.
You'll also have a small luminous droplet following you, which when controlled by the mouse, can aid in many ways, such as blinding enemies to slow them, or heal your party members.
My best advice is to play this on expert initially, unless you want to easily win each battle. I did have to dial it bask to casual after a while, though.
Aurora also soon gets the ability to fly, which greatly helps with the exploring aspect. And explore you will; there are chests and goodies everywhere for you to pick up, most importantly the Oculi. These gems, when assigned to your party members, give certain attack and defense buffs which can be critical for particular enemy types. They are also craftable, opening even more types of buffs. The sheer amount of combinations means you'll spend a lot of time here.
The story is charming, with lots of humour sprinkled throughout. And although the dialogue is spoken entirely in verse, I find it refreshing.


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IFRA as the most prestigious International Franchise, License & Business Concept Expo & Conference
in Indonesia which endorsed by Indonesia Franchise Association (AFI). Established since 2002, not
only shows the sustainable achievement, IFRA also help the franchise industry to grow rapidly
through the years. IFRA will encourage the business player to develop and expand their brand into
the global network.
The outstanding success of 2018 edition confirms the stronger forte and popularity of Indonesian Franchise industry in the market and has set the stage for an even bigger show in July 2019. IFRA is now recognized as a must-attend Franchise, License & Business Concept Expo & Conference in Indonesia.
Being a flagship event for the Indonesia's franchise industry, IFRA is Indonesia's stage to the world, strongly supported by the industry and government to facilitate franchise trade from Indonesia globally, by connecting Indonesia's franchise industry to thousands of local and foreign buyers across the globe.
Over the years, Dyandra Promosindo has generated an impressive track records of events nationwide. We make sure not only deliver our annual expo, but also offering our interesting programs as follows; International Franchise Conference, Business Matching, Business Presentation, IFRApreneur Business Concept Competition, IFRA Franchise Award.


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Link collections
From Moped Wiki
We're not the only ones to compile links of moped related web pages.
Link Collection Sites
- It dubs itself "the world's biggest moped link site". Alphabetically listed and separately listing all of the Moped Webring, this is a great launch pad for moped information gathering.
- A very good moped resource that links to over 100 mixed language moped sites.
- The DMOZ page of moped sites.
- Your guide to your first moped or scooter.
http://www.wemoto.com/links/index.php3 :a link site about motorcycles and mopeds that you can put your moped club on that was found on msn search


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Twoppics, the stories behind the hottest topics on Twitter.
If you're a pop music fan, get ready: today American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert world premièred his new song on Ryan Seacrest's radio show. "For Your Entertainment" is the first single off his debut album, set to hit shelves November 23rd. @adamlambert tweets Hope you're gonna wanna blast it while you're gettin ready for Halloween!! Then at the club!!! But wait, there's more. Britney's sexy song "3" has inspired an even sexier video, which premiered today. @Adrian88 tweets #britney3premiere Well Britney looks smokin hot in it. Hot outfits but where is the dancing? Britney come on! Good vid though. Pop music is your hot twoppic of the moment.
The hot twoppic of the day is Happy Halloween!! Although the holiday is offiicially tomorrow, twitter users are posting costume pictures and party ideas. Another idea for Halloween fun? See the runaway horror hit "Paranormal Activity." The movie is still in the top trending topics on Twitter, and in the Halloween spirit of scaring yourself silly, it is expected to be #1 at the box office this weekend.
The hot twoppic of the week is Twitter Lists. We first told you about the new feature yesterday, and now Tweeps are starting to react . @CoCoChanele tweets I don't have the patience to go through everyone I'm following and create lists. Seems too time consuming. Am I doing it wrong or something? But @sinndustries tweets Still messing with lists, it does make it easier to check out follower's timelines.
This is @TheKateMalloy and those are your hot @twoppics, on FOX News Radio.


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Officials and religious scholars in the Gulf states have repeatedly banned the teaching of the theory of evolution because of its association with atheism. In Saudi Arabia, not only religious, but also science textbooks by the Ministry of Education promote an account of life's creation by God. Determann argues that, despite official prohibition, research on biological evolution has flourished, due in large part to the development of academic and professional networks.
This book traces these networks through the history of various branches of biology, including botany, conservation research, ornithology and palaeontology. Typical of rentier societies, some of the scientific networks in this region consist of vertical patron-client relationships. For example, those in power who are interested in wildlife conservation have been known to offer patronage to biologists working on desert ecology. However, just as important are the horizontal links between scientists both within the Gulf region and beyond.
Through interviews with biologists working in the Gulf monarchies, and through analysis of their publications, Determann identifies how researchers support the theory of evolution in an environment shaped by official challenges. By asking what has enabled these scientists to incorporate the theory into their work, Determann offers a new perspective on science in the Middle East. He argues that we should look at the Arab world as an area both interconnected with global science and fully integrated into pioneering scientific and technological advances.
In a review by Dr. Daniel Stolz, Department of History, Northwestern University, Stolz highlighted the relevance and potential impact of Determann's book when he observed that, "The efforts of Arab Gulf states to create 'knowledge economies' by investing their resource wealth in universities and scientific institutions are a controversial and rapidly changing aspect of the contemporary Middle East. By tracing half a century of biological research in these states, Determann sheds new light on the challenges that these efforts face, as well as on the surprising resources – not only oil – that have contributed to the growth of scientific networks in this region. By situating Gulf biology in relation to the activities of oil companies, princes, and publishers, in addition to botanists, ecologists, and conservationists, Determann shows how life science in the Gulf has been deeply transnational, yet also particular to the unique and understudied environment in which it occurs."
"Researching Biology and Evolution in the Gulf States: Networks of Science in the Middle East," was published by I B Tauris, 2015. Determann is currently working on his third book " The Arab World's Final Frontier: Transnational Space Science."


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USS Knox (FF-1052)
USS Knox (DE-1052/FF-1052) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escorts/frigates in the United States Navy. She served from 1969 to 1992 and was sunk as a target in 2007.
USS Knox (FF-1052)
|Commodore Dudley Wright Knox
|22 July 1964
|Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle, Washington
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|5 October 1965
|19 November 1966
|Sponsored by:
|Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, granddaughter of Commodore Knox
|28 March 1969
|12 April 1969
|14 February 1992
|As frigate (FF), 30 June 1975
|11 January 1995
|Sunk as target, 7 August 2007
|General characteristics
|Class and type:
|Knox-class frigate
|3020 tons standard, 4163 tons full
|47 ft (14 m)
|24.75 ft (7.54 m)
|over 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)
|4,500 nmi (8,300 km; 5,200 mi)
|13 officers, 211 men
|Sensors and
processing systems:
|Electronic warfare
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|AN/SLQ-32 Electronics Warfare System
|Aircraft carried:
|1 DASH drone helicopter, later 1 SH-2 LAMPS I helicopter
Design and description
The Knox-class design was derived from the Brooke-class frigate modified to extend range and without a long-range missile system. The ships had an overall length of 438 feet (133.5 m), a beam of 47 feet (14.3 m) and a draft of 25 feet (7.6 m). They displaced 4,066 long tons (4,131 t) at full load. Their crew consisted of 13 officers and 211 enlisted men.[1]
The ships were equipped with one Westinghouse geared steam turbine that drove the single propeller shaft. The turbine was designed to produce 35,000 shaft horsepower (26,000 kW), using steam provided by 2 C-E boilers, to reach the designed speed of 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph). The Knox class had a range of 4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) at a speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph).[2]
The Knox-class ships were armed with a 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun forward and a single 3"/50 caliber gun aft. They mounted an eight-round ASROC launcher between the 5-inch (127 mm) gun and the bridge. Close-range anti-submarine defense was provided by two twin 12.75-inch (324 mm) Mk 32 torpedo tubes. The ships were equipped with a torpedo-carrying DASH drone helicopter; its telescoping hangar and landing pad were positioned amidships aft of the mack. Beginning in the 1970s, the DASH was replaced by a SH-2 Seasprite LAMPS I helicopter and the hangar and landing deck were accordingly enlarged. Most ships also had the 3-inch (76 mm) gun replaced by an eight-cell BPDMS missile launcher in the early 1970s.[3]
Construction and career
Knox was named for Commodore Dudley Wright Knox and was the second US Navy ship named USS Knox. She was laid down 5 October 1965, by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle, Washington; launched 19 November 1966; sponsored by Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, granddaughter of Commodore Knox; and was commissioned on 12 April 1969 with Commander William A. Lamm in command.
Knox performed search and rescue operations and provided evacuation, blockade, and surveillance support, when necessary, for the Pacific Fleet. In April 1975 Knox participated in Operation Eagle Pull, the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.[4] Knox was redesignated a frigate on 30 June 1975 as FF-1052.
Decommissioned on 14 February 1992, Knox was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 11 January 1995. NAVSEA temporarily placed Knox on the donation hold list but removed her from the list around 2003. Knox was sunk as a target off Guam during an exercise on 7 August 2007.
Awards, citations and campaign ribbons
|Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (with two bronze service stars)
|Navy Expeditionary Medal
|National Defense Service Medal (with one bronze service star)
|Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (with one bronze service star)
|Vietnam Service Medal (with one bronze service star)
|Humanitarian Service Ribbon
|Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
|Vietnam Campaign Medal
Reference : USS Knox on NavSource.org
- Friedman, pp. 357–60, 425
- Gardiner, Chumley & Budzbon, p. 598
- Friedman, pp. 360–61; Gardiner, Chumley & Budzbon, p. 598
- By Sea, Air and Land: An Illustrated History of the U.S. Navy and the war in Southeast Asia Chapter 5: The Final Curtain, 1973–1975
- Friedman, Norman (1982). U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-733-X.
- Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen & Budzbon, Przemysław (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947-1995. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-132-7.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to USS Knox (FF-1052).


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As a noodle chain spanning the continents, the beef noodles here are fantastic. Here you can grab a quick bite to eat and the service is fast and efficient and you can expect a no-fuss meal. However, the dishes such as ramen with miso soup and appetizers such as fried chicken karaage are tasty. Despite the fast service, you may have to wait to be seated, given the restaurant's popularity but then again, the best things do come to those who wait.
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At first this concept was something that I used to validate my experiences around food. I finally realized that eating according to a meal plan or avoiding certain foods wasn't something my body did well, it rebelled and for a long time I felt like a failure, that I was the problem. Then I came across the term Diet Culture. I brushed it off, i assumed anti diet meant anti health, but boy was i wrong.
Diet culture is this strict set of ideals and habits that are reinforced by our society. These ideals are often only accessible to those with privilege and completely invalidates anyone who doesn't fit into the societies idea of health. I don't fit into these ideals and since I started looking into diet culture, I quickly realised I'm not the only one that feels like this, that diet culture hasn't stolen joy and life from so many and my beliefs around health and what I do were causing harm.
As a health professional, the goal was always to help people, to reduce and minimise harm. This feeling has always been at the core of me. But when I started working in health. I thought that meal plans, strict rules and rough love were the way to do that with other and myself.
Fast forward six months and I came across Christy Harrison, when I started to learn about diet culture and how harmful societies view of health was, I was overcome with grief and guilt. Christy defined diet culture as "A system of beliefs that worships thinness and equates it to health and moral virtue…promotes weight loss as a means of attaining higher status…demonises certain ways of eating while elevating others…oppresses people who don't match up with its supposed picture of "health"… [which damages] both mental and physical health."
I couldn't believe what I had done to people and myself. I pulled myself out of that job, shut down my own business and refused to take any work that didn't align with the HAES and non- diet principals. I through myself head first into the research and started listening to peoples stories around their bodies and health. I wasn't alone, majority of people felt like their body had failed them and they were trapped with a body that hated them. I refuse to be part of the reason someone hates their body.
The non-diet approach makes sense, my mind felt clear, weight always felt like such a reductive view of health, but I did what I was told and had a weight centric practise, even as someone in a larger body, but the non-diet approach made sense to me, finally a movement that encouraged health behaviours as a way to assess health rather than weight, it became clear to me, there was waaaaay more to health than how much someone's weighed and so now I practice that way.
Simply put, I abide by the non-diet approach because I care about people and I know better now. When you know better, you do better.
The abundance of research that backs the non-diet approach is staggering (we will cover more about this soon, but be sure to look at the Messy Health Instagram to learn more), but there was something bigger that solidified this change in practice, my body finally felt understood and peaceful. I knew the non-diet approach was the best way forward because throwing out the rule book and focusing on healthy behaviours changed me, my health and my body. I didn't lose weight, but I recovered from an eating disorder, all indicators of health had improved, less painful monthly cycle, less stress, increased mental health, had more variation in my diet and started to love the fuck out of myself and told anyone, any system that encourages me otherwise to fuck off.


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Mediaevum by Gumphof is a Pinot Bianco Sudtirol with an agile and crystalline character, fruit of vines perched on calcareous and rocky soils south of the Isarco Valley. From the glass emerge notes of wild flowers, white fruit and wild herbs. On the palate it is tense, sapid, mineral and refreshing
Data sheet
- Product
- Weissburgunder Mediaevum Gumphof
- Denominazione
- Vintage
- 2019
- Tipology
- Vino bianco
- Provenance
- Italia
- Production area
- Trentino Alto Adige
- Production area (municipality)
- Valle Isarco
- Grape variety
- 100% Pinot white
- System of cultivation
- Pergola
- Bottles produced annually
- 4.000
- Aging of wine
- In stainless steel tanks
- Bottle
- 0,75 l.
- Color
- Straw yellow
- Perfume
- Expressive and floral, with nuances of white fruit, many wild flowers and wild herbs
- Flavor
- Fresh, tasty, lean and mineral, with a taut, clear and crystalline profile
L' azienda agricola Gumphof è situata sui pendii scoscesi all' inizio della Valle d' Isarco ad un' altitudine fra i 350-550 metri. Sui cinque ettari di vigneti Markus Prackwieser produce le varietà di Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, Schiava e Pinot Nero.
All' età di 28 anni ha iniziato a vinificare la sua uva nella propria azienda. Da allora i vini del vigneto Gumphof suscitano entusiasmo a livello nazionale e internazionale. Soprattutto i vini Praesulis - il nome deriva dal vicino Castello di Presule - trovano sempre più ammiratori.
Interview with Markus Prackwieser
Towards the end of the nineties you and your father, Johann Prackwieser started to produce your own wine label. What were your motivations?
The main reason was my passion for wine. I did no longer only want to be involved in viticulture but wanted to make wine. Combining the growing and production of wine is very challenging, even more so in the vertiginous vineyards here at the Gumphof. If you are so closely involved in the growing of the vinegrapes as I am, you bear the finished product constantly in mind and I wanted to make the wine exactly the way I imagined it to be. I needed to be independent and free to take my decisions and reach my goals, therefore it was just natural to accept the difficult circumstances given by the steepness of the vineyards and realize my dream.
My wines reward me for all the extra work which however has always been a sorce of motivation and a further challenge to me. When it comes to wine passion and professionalism go together and it does not stop raising my interest and enthusiasm.
How would you describe your priorities?
I want to produce authentic wine, wine I can identify with 100%. It is essential to me to get a more in-depth look at the science behind making wine and to update my knowledge to improve my skills. I love to face the challenges and the whole of this flows into my wine. Focusing on the study of the natural circumstances in the vineyards and learning how to involve them in order to support the natural equilibrium, helps to guard nature and makes sure the wine preserves its innate vitality.
What are your plans for the future?
I want to be loyal to my ideals and maintain the balance between tradition and innovation. It is my aim to offer my clients a distinctive, stimulating wine that expresses the place and people who brought it forth. I am always open for new things, keep on updating and developing my abilities, yet I do not wish to expand the winery's structures too much to avoid losing overall view. The Gumphof essentially is a family business and so I am fully aware of all the measurements and operations which have to be taken and carried out. It is my commitment to put in action and answer to all my decisions personally in order to fully identify with my work and wine.


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Many people who might be looking for pillow cases are bed and breakfast, hotel, motel or resort owners or manages. These individuals are in charge of many beds in their establishments, and all of them will need at least several different pillow cases.
Others who will need the best pillow cases are homeowners. Homeowners also want to have quality cases for their pillows. For this reason, the best color of cases to choose is white, and buyers should always choose wholesale purchasing. Those who purchase wholesale white pillow cases are making the best style and comfort decisions for their beds and establishments. It doesn't matter if their establishment is a home or apartment or a hotel or bed and breakfast.
Why White Pillow Cases Are the Best
Many people may wonder why getting white pillow cases over colored or patterned pillow cases is the best choice.
1. White can be bleached
For one thing, white can be bleached unlike other colors. So when they get really dirty, there's no fear of staining being a problem.
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After the surprisingly excellent How to Train Your Dragon, Dreamworks Animation scores another winner with Rise of the Guardians. Though it may not reach quite the soaring heights of Dragon, it still has thrilling action and mind-bogglingly great animation.
Imagine that Santa Claus is a tough, tattooed, Russian-accented guy called North (Alec Baldwin). In his shop, the ding-a-ling elves are admittedly useless, so all the actual toy-making is done by a crew of grunting yetis (YES). The Man on the Moon (huh?) informs North that trouble is a-brewing. See, the Boogeyman, named Pitch (Jude Law), has resurfaced and is threatening the innocence and imagination of the world's children. It is up to North to gather his team of Guardians to beat the Boogeyman and keep the world from turning into a place of darkness and fear.
The Guardians of childhood include the wisecracking, boomerang-wielding Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), the cherub-like golden swirl the Sandman (speechless, yet adorably expressive), and the charming and kind Tooth Fairy (Ilsa Fisher, pulling the Token Girl card). The Man on the Moon informs them that they will need the help of a new Guardian, and thus the wild card Jack Frost (Chris Pine) is recruited.
Jack is a loner, and a bit of an animated hottie (judging from the cooing in the audience and on comment boards online). Kids don't really "believe" in him... he's just kind of there to cause trouble, and more importantly, snow days (wee!). The Guardians know that Jack will somehow fit with their group, but Jack and the others don't quite yet know how. In the meantime, Pitch is wreaking havoc and filling the children's heads with nightmares.
So the premise, I admit, is pretty bizarre. You have a couple Christian icons (Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny), mixing with the Tooth Fairy, the Man on the Moon, the Sandman, and Jack Frost—all of whom are not exactly on the same mythical status as, say, Santa. In fact, for about 15 minutes, I couldn't actually figure out who the cute "Sandy" was supposed to be.
But once you get beyond the mushy mythology of who the Guardians are, the story proves to be a lot of fun. I liked the idea that the Tooth Fairy keeps children's teeth as treasures, because they are precious keys to everyone's childhood memories. I loved this wacky version of Santa's workshop with the grunting, sasquatch-like workers. And Jack Frost proved to be a fun and relatable lead character (despite his odd man-voice in a teen body). Though in the film as in real (?) life, the Boogeyman is pretty scary (and may scare the smallest tots), this fast-paced adventure with its cleverly original premise should definitely keep viewers of all ages entertained.


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There have been two frustratingly paradoxical truths about the impeachment of President Trump since the process began. The first is that impeachment is necessary. The second is that it will almost certainly end in failure.
That failure was preordained by the results of the 2018 midterm elections: Republicans retained control of the Senate — and, barring some unimaginable major development, will use their majority to defeat any articles of impeachment forwarded from the Democrat-led House of Representatives. "The political reality is difficult," a senior Democrat told The Washington Post this week.
Given this fact, you can understand why some Democrats want to make impeachment a fast and narrowly-focused affair — something to get over with quickly so we can all move on. But taking a narrow approach is wrong. Despite the likelihood of failure, impeachment really is necessary, and the president's wrongdoing is widespread. There are three reasons why the House's impeachment should be of equal breadth.
The first is to shame the "Always Trumpers" of the Congress. Trump has demonstrated a willingness to sell out his country and fellow citizens for personal and political advantage, starting with "Russia, if you're listening" and continuing through "I would like you to do us a favor." And that doesn't count transgressions like profiting from his office, or paying a porn star hush money to keep quiet during the 2016 campaign. At some point the politicians who support him will be judged against the truth of Trump's misdeeds and found wanting. That may happen in the political arena. It may wait for the history books. But Republican denials of presidential wrongdoing — like Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) parroting of Russian propaganda, and this week's impeachment report by a House GOP member exonerating Trump — are not built to last. Either way, senators who vote to acquit Trump on impeachment charges will find their reputations and their legacies stained. Taking a broad approach to impeachment forces those senators to own their complicity in Trumpism to the greatest possible extent.
The second reason is that Trump is running for re-election, and the impeachment process is — if nothing else — an excellent way for Democrats to make the case to voters that he lacks the character to occupy the Oval Office. The president is a habitual line-crosser, and his misdeeds in Ukraine are not a one-off. This president lies and cheats on a regular basis, and the House impeachment effort should reflect Trump's sustained lawlessness — if only so voters have a clear picture of his misdeeds.
"One crime of these sorts is enough, but when you have a pattern, it is even stronger," Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) told the Post. That is true in a court of law; it should also be true in political arena.
The third reason? Those aforementioned history books. While Democrats are understandably focused on the here-and-now consequences of their decisions, the truth is that the audience for impeachment includes historians, lawyers, and politicians of future decades who will be looking to this era for guidance and precedent when they inevitably have to face the possibility of their own impeachment process. What Democrats decide matters now, yes, but those decisions could reverberate for decades to come. Democrats talk a lot about "the arc of history" — if they believe their rhetoric, they owe history a relatively complete account of the president's official sins.
Alas, it appears House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) might prefer to take the fast and narrow path of impeachment — if only to help out moderate congressional Democrats running in districts where Trump remains popular. In September, she reportedly agreed to that approach in a private meeting with members of the House Judiciary Committee, and her previous avoidance of impeachment, before the Ukraine scandal broke, was reportedly rooted in her desire to protect moderates. "I think she wants to keep us as unified as possible," the unidentified senior Democrat told the Post.
But the likely failure of the impeachment process to remove Trump from office doesn't mean the process itself is misguided. Democrats have come this far knowing that ultimate defeat is likely — they might as well make the biggest, boldest, and best case against Trump they possibly can.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
That's A Whole Lotte Miles From Home, Kennys
Just because he's no longer a Minnesota Twin doesn't mean I've stopped collecting Kennys Vargas cards. His first 2019 card comes from the 1st Version (series 1) of BBM, the official trading card of the NPB. Vargas is wearing Jackie Robinson's #42 for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
If you want to see more of this set - check out the post on Japanese Baseball Cards I will be keeping an eye out to see if there are any parallels to be had of this card- and if he's in the separate Chiba Lotte Marines team set...
I also picked a few new to me parallels from 2015 recently. This one is the Camo Refractor from Panini Prizm, numbered to 199.
Ooh, Die-Cut Shiny refractor-y nonsense from Donruss/Panini Elite, numbered to 81. There are more than enough versions of this card that I am certain to never complete the rainbow and accidentally buy the same version many times.
And finally, this card is from Bowman and numbered to just 5 copies! The never ending quest to find all of the various Vargas parallels will continue no matter where he's playing!
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I collected several rows from Tucson Arizona and I was about to trade some of my rows I didn't want with a few of my friends from Texas. One friend of mine from Albuquerque New Mexico said she was gifted a free pattern she would never use, and wanted to know if I wanted it. OF Course! Who doesn't like free!
I was hooked!
I hope you enjoy some photos I captured as I put together my quilt.
|This water batik is the fabric I decided to use throughout the rest of the quilt. I tried to use it in every row.
|Loved doing the flowers for this row. They are 3D, not stitched down anywhere except for around the cactus blades.
|The Water Wheel is now considered my favorite block. Can you see where I goofed?
|I didn't like the row's use of the bunny at all, made cactus plates instead... My first curved stitching.
|Quilt As You Go by Rows...
Thanks to the quilt shops:
1) "Meep! Meep!" ~ SW Decoratives and Kokopelli Quilting Co. – Albuquerque, NM
2) Three Fish ~ Cabbage Rose – Fort Worth, TX
3) "Rain Dance" ~ The Quilter's Market – Tucson, AZ
4) "Monsoon Blooms" ~ The Quilt Basket – Tucson, AZ
5) "The Gila River" ~ Aunt Judy's Attic – Silver City, NM
6) "It Blooms!" ~ Cactus Quilt Shop – Tucson, AZ
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Pregnancy and labor can be stressful on its own, but did you know there could be serious, lifelong risks due to medical malpractice? A substantial number of children born with cerebral palsy contract the injury because of incidences of medical malpractice. If you believe someone you know is suffering from cerebral palsy because of medical malpractice, you may have a case. Medical malpractice is defined as a situation where a healthcare professional acts carelessly or with negligence. Keep reading to learn more about cerebral palsy so you can decide if it is worth consulting with an attorney.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition which results from brain damage during the birth process. Individuals with cerebral palsy may experience diminished motor skills, physical impairment, and may have special needs. While there are varying degrees of severity for individuals with this condition, cerebral palsy can make life much more difficult for an individual.
The Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is caused by lack of oxygen or pressure to the brain. Doctors who do not practice due diligence during the birthing process could cause a child to be born with this incurable condition. It is important for all healthcare professionals to consider the factors and risks for each individual pregnancy. Prolonged, difficult labors have a higher likelihood of a birth defect occurring so it is important for doctors to make the right decisions which will lead to the most successful outcome possible. For example, if a doctor is not careful with the umbilical cord, the baby may not be able to get the oxygen it needs and this could lead to a condition like cerebral palsy.
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Contact our attorneys if you believe that you have proof that the condition could have been prevented and was a direct result of medical malpractice. You can prove medical malpractice if the doctor did not perform a necessary c-section, a prolapsed umbilical cord was ignored, or the doctor failed to notice an infection or fever in the mother or unborn child.


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The Suffolk Oxygen Therapy Centre (also trading as the Suffolk MS Therapy Centre) has been operating for over 35 years and was one of the first of its kind specifically designed to offer Oxygen Therapy to people with Multiple Sclerosis. Over the year the charity has grown to support people living with many other conditions – and now undertakes more than 3,000 therapy sessions per year. With three barometric chambers we are able to seat up to 15 people at a time.
Located in Great Blakenham just outside Ipswich, in Suffolk, we are a charity and member of the National Federation of MS Therapy Centres. The centre is staffed by fully trained operators and supported by volunteers. We pride ourselves on our friendly and relaxed environment and the positive company we keep here at the centre.
In 2018/19, the charity has made a number of alterations to its existing building which has allowed it to start developing a complementary therapy service and provided the centre with the room for power-assisted exercise chairs. These services will launch from February 2020.
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The Negro Renaissance, a period of extraordinary activity on the part of Black artists and extraordinary receptivity on the part of the white public, reached a peak in the twenties. Among the writers who contributed to the movement were Claude Mckay, "Harlem Shadows", 1922; Jean Toomer, "Cane", 1923; Alain Locke, The New Negro, 1925; Langston Hughes, "The Weary Blues", 1926 Countee Cullen, "Color", 1925.


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The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization established to promote better health outcomes for all Nigerians through creation of strong and sustainable health systems. The organization evolved from Columbia University's International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) in 2011 and has continued to support family-focused, comprehensive high-quality, HIV/AIDS care and treatment activities in Nigeria.The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Laboratory Services AssociateCode: LAB-03Location: AbujaUnit: Laboratory ServicesJob DescriptionThe jobholder will assist in the design, planning and implementation of laboratory services and laboratory related activities.S/he will Compile, analyze and monitor trends on the functionality and optimization of all Molecular and Clinical laboratory services as well as laboratory related activitiesWill support the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive action respectively.S/he will assist in the evaluation of laboratory methods and procedures; and conduct of periodic laboratory system assessment and review of activities.Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Integrated Sample Referral Network and an efficient biosafety and infection control program across all supported healthcare facilities and communities.Assist in the development and adaptation of required guidelines/standards for related laboratory services. The job holder is also responsible for the functionality of all laboratory information systems and linkage to EMR.Responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring system to assure an efficient documentation of lab documents and records.Prepare progress reports of laboratory activities, lab program implementation and lab quality issues.


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Channel Stocks: Who's Up And Who's Down
Stock markets were on an upward trajectory through much of 2017 with only intermittent pullbacks. For the year the Dow Jones Index was up a healthy 25.08 percent while the Nasdaq was up an impressive 28.24 percent.
So how did publicly held solution provider companies fare? Seventeen of the companies on our channel watch list recorded stock price increases in the year, most by double-digit percentages, while 10 recorded stock price declines – several by hefty double-digit percentages.
Here's a look at who was up and who was down in 2017, starting with companies with the biggest gains in share price, based on stock closing prices on Dec. 30, 2016, and Dec. 29, 2017.


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Many debt collection situations reach a point where the creditor begins to consider taking partial payments or setting up a payment plan. While this is not an ideal situation, sometimes it is a better option than not getting any payment at all.
If your collection attempt has reached the point where you are entertaining the idea of negotiating a partial payment or payment plan with your debtor, you will want to make sure that you get the best deal possible. For that reason, it pays to have a good understanding of the negotiation process.
Here are 20 tips for improving the outcome of your debt collection negotiations:
1. View Every Interaction as a Negotiation
The first way to improve your negotiation technique is to view every single interaction you have with a debtor as a negotiation. This way, by the time the debtor realizes that a negotiation is taking place, you will already have the upper hand.
2. Start with a Reminder
One of the best ways to start off a negotiation is to remind the debtor about the details of the debt. Every once in a while, you might catch someone who honestly forgot about a debt. It is also possible that a debtor has cleaned up their act and a simple reminder is all they needed to make a payment.
Even when these lucky situations don't occur, you will still be starting the negotiation out on the right foot by reminding the debtor that they owe you for products or services that have already been delivered.
3. Have Accurate Information
One of the easiest ways to appear strong in a negotiation is to have a strong grasp on the facts of the situation. Take a few minutes before speaking with the debtor to refresh yourself on the details of the case.
4. Do Your Research
In addition to knowing the facts about the case, doing a little research online might help you find some sort of leverage that can be used in a negotiation. For example, it would be hard for a debtor to tell you that they are broke if you see their new car on Facebook.
5. Stay Polite & Professional
The best way to get the most cooperation out of a debt recovery negotiation always involves staying as polite and professional as possible. Remember that the goal of the negotiation is to get the debtor to pay you as much as they possibly can, so staying polite and professional is your best bet.
6. Remain Calm
Debt collection is a frustrating part of doing business. There is a good chance that your debtor will attempt to make excuses for not paying you. When this happens, you can't let yourself get aggravated or upset. Remain calm and look for a solution.
7. Approach Negotiations as Equals
Regardless of how you truly feel about the person you are negotiating with, treating them as if they are inferior will only push them to spite you. It won't push them to pay you. Treating someone as an equal will make them far more likely to want to work with you.
8. Be Realistic
There is a good chance that your debtor simply doesn't have the ability to make a payment. You have to be realistic about what you expect to get from them. You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip!
9. Send a Clear Message
Make sure that you clearly state your expectations to the debtor. Don't sugar coat the situation. Spell out your debt collection terms very specifically.
10. Have a Concrete Minimum
As part of your preparation for the negotiation, you should have a solid idea of the type of deal you would be willing to accept.
11. Find Out the Reason
What is the reason that this invoice collection situation got so out of control? Sometimes, if you simply ask a debtor what went wrong you will find out that it is only a temporary problem or that help is on the way.
12. Ask For Comments
After clearly stating your intentions, simply asking for comments is a great way to gauge how receptive the debtor is to a potential deal. Ask them to comment on what they think would be an acceptable solution.
13. Require a Counter-Offer
After you hear their comments on the situation, ask them to make an offer or counter an offer that you have already made.
14. Don't Counter Immediately
Whatever offer or counter-offer the debtor makes, you should never accept or counter it immediately. Take a moment to process the offer and analyze all of the working parts.
15. Ask For a Good Faith Gesture
Whether you reach an agreement or not, ask for the debtor to make some sort of gesture of good faith. This could be a partial payment, or offering some form of collateral on the amount owed.
16. Don't Force the Issue
There is a good chance that the debtor is simply not capable of making payments at this time. If that is the case, don't burn any bridges that you might regret later.
17. Confirm the Deal in Writing
If you do reach an agreement with the debtor, make sure you write down all of the details and have both parties sign that they understand and agree.
18. Clearly Explain the Ramifications
Make sure that you clearly state exactly what you will do if the debtor fails to live up to your agreement.
19. Remember Follow-Up Letters
Whatever the deal is, you should send a series of follow-up letters to make sure that the agreement stays on track.
20. Hold Them to Your Deal
Make sure to hold up your end of the deal. If you threaten legal action on a certain date, you must file on that exact date. Any delay will make you appear weak.


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