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Linden Labs Tackles Ad Farm Problem
In a post on the Second Life Blog by Jack Linden, Linden Labs has said using content, particularly advertising, to deliberately and negatively affect another resident's view on the mainland to sell a parcel for an unreasonable price, will be deemed unacceptable and dealt with as a violation of our community standards. They said to report it as you would any other Terms of Service or Community Standards violations, so that the governance team can take the appropriate action.
It will obviously be difficult for us to define exactly where example A is an abuse issue as compared to example B where it is not - but the intention is to be as consistent as we possibly can and to remove the content as it is reported to us. Also, please keep in mind that this post only applies to Mainland; it does not impact private estates or islands where the owner is able to manage their land themselves.
So to recap:
Advertising on small parcels is fine, we are not outlawing the use of small parcels for this purpose.
Using content, particularly advertising, to deliberately and negatively affect another resident's view so as to sell a parcel for an unreasonable price, will be deemed unacceptable and dealt with as a violation of our community standards. Source: Mainland and the Ad Farm Problem
So go get started!
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Lindens Department of Public Works
Linden Labs today announced they are creating a Department of Public Works, the LDPW, to create and fix content on Linden Land to improve the experience of all residents who live or visit the mainland. They are going to staff it with 10 builders, scripters and artists who have been referred to them and have time to actually do the work. They did not mention who or how they were referred to start with, but did say that they will look into how they could invite others to apply. They also did not mention if the workers were going to get reimbursed for their work or not.
What will we work on? Good question; basically, we will consider anything and everything that we feel will make the mainland more attractive, fun, engaging and interesting for new or existing residents. Initially, we're looking at extending the city area which is very popular, so that will involve some new built up areas to the west of Barcola (joined via bridges to preserve existing water views). We'll also be looking at new park areas, Linden folly builds, beautifying existing Linden land, better gathering places and seeding new mainland with themed builds. Some of the content may find its way into the Library in your inventories.
In addition, there will be other work ongoing as part of this program that will include repairing terrain, and yes - finally completing the missing coastline on the southern continent. Source: The Linden Department of Public Works
I went and visited Barcola for the first time, I'll admit, I don't think I've been on the mainland to often, at least I haven't been seeking it out, other than looking at the roads on the map, and whatever sims I've visited that are on the mainland. Jack Linden answered some comments in this comment on the blog post and said that they were looking into doing something about the ad farms and they probably won't be working on the roads yet, as they would prefer to use some form of none prim road and not impose of those residents already living there if they didn't have to.
This is the area they will start building onto.
Barcola already has a little city park.
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Can I Get Some More Prims, Please?
Anybody who owns land, rents land, etc, knows you always need more prims, you almost never have enough for what you really want, so you usually end up doing without, or with less attractive items than what you REALLY wanted. The latest knowledge base article covers just this situation.
Knowledge Base Article of the Week time means I get to make a Mel Brooks reference for no reason! Or almost no reason. This week's article should provide some much-needed context: How can I get more prims on my land? (click on the link to view the article directly, after providing your Second Life login or guest credentials) Astute readers will be able to guess at the article's subject matter, but what you may not know is that it also discusses the Object Bonus setting for Private Regions. Now you do! Source: Knowledge Base Article of the Week #13: Spaceprims II — The Search For More Prims
The kb article covers owning more than one parcel in a region and combining them in one parcel, etc, the other method is by using the object bonus.
If you are the owner or Estate Manager of a Private Region, you can set a global Object Bonus for all parcels in the Region. You may want to do this if you plan on building heavily in small parcels while leaving large areas of your Region empty. Source: How can I get more prims on my land?
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Intro to Searching for Real Estate in SL
What: OpenMLS Real Estate Academy: Intro to Searching for Real Estate in SL
When: Nov 1, 2007 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Thursday), and Nov 1, 2007 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Thursday)
Where: Sede di Marte Second Life
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Description: This introductory course is for new Second Life residents who are just starting our looking and searching for parcels to rent, buy, or flip for residential, commercial, or mixed properties.
Instructor: Neo Prinz, OpenMLS Founder and CTO
In RL: Corey Leong is the leading technology educator, expert programmer, and visionary in the Real Estate Industry to date. He is a member of the Real Estate Educators Association and National Association of Real Estate Editors. He has spoken at the Inman Connect and ARELLO's Annual Conferences. He is the founder of the Real Estate Metaverse Conference which is the first virtual world real estate conference ever held bi-annually in Second Life.
Please join the OpenMLS Real Estate Academy Group in SL for course announcements.
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Learn how to buy and sell land
Here is a class to help you avoid the same mistake I made buying land in Second Life.
What: NCI Class: Land Ownership 2 - Advanced
When: Oct 14, 2007 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Sunday)
Where: Caledon Highlands Second Life
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Description: NCI Class: Land Ownership 2 - ADVANCED Instructor: Nancy Villotta Location: NCI Caledon (Caledon Highlands) Great Hall When: Sunday, 7pm to 8pm, 1 hour
Pre-requisite: Landownership 1 - Basics
Learn how to buy and sell land with Shippou Oud, an experienced SL land dealer. This class covers pricing, terraforming, mainland versus islands, land auctions, "rare" land, and how to maximize the value of a plot of land for sale. Learn what to look for and what to avoid!
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Should You Buy Land in Second Life?
I recently purchased a nice plot of land in Kidoko West, owned by Doeko Cassidy of slnn.com fame, when I bought it, I thought I was getting a pretty good deal, the person I knew had purchased it for 65,000 lindens and was selling it to me for 40,000 lindens because she was buying some other land. I figured I could hang there for awhile and then flip it and make a few lindens, whatever, I considered it an experiment, so it didn't really matter. I had no idea at the time what I was getting into exactly, so hopefully this post will help some of you in Second Life, as it has been a learning experience for me.
Wouldn't you know it though, this wasn't even a month after the gambling shutdown, before the whole Ginko Financials thing happened, so, land prices dropped some and there was more and more land available, further dropping prices. As a matter of fact, the price of land has been dropping all year long, this month so far the average price per meter is 6.4813, at this time, last month it was 7.0839 per meter, in June it averaged 8.5869, in May 9.1649, in March it was 10.63 a meter, in February it was 11.29, and in January of this year it was 12.20 lindens per meter. The price is almost half of what it used to be, so, I guess right now it is a buyers market. The total number of residents with land for sale in January was 2,849 residents selling 12,894 parcels totaling 8,313,696 square meters for sale. This month there are 7,444 residents with land for sale, about triple January's numbers, selling 44,881 parcels, little over triple January's numbers, totaling 29,964,256 square meters for sale, or almost four times January's numbers.
But, should you buy land, or should you just rent it? Going by those numbers, you should probably wait until the prices bottom out before you consider buying. What exactly is the advantage to buying a parcel of land from someone who owns the Island, or sim? If anyone has any, please leave a comment, because, right now, all I know are reasons not to buy land.
What is the advantage of renting over buying land? Well, the main thing to me is you can't get screwed out of your investment, because you don't have that big payment up front when you just rent it, if you get kicked out for some reason. As an example, in my case, I paid 40,000 lindens for the land, thinking I could sell it and make a little when I did, but I still had to pay 2,128 lindens a week for the tier fees, which is more than I was paying in rent for the place I was already "living in". Now, I had a lot more prims available on the land that I "purchased", but, all I used them for was stuff I didn't need, but that is one plus for buying. Using Kidoko West as an example, the covenant states that when the timer hits 0, they can reclaim your land and are then free to resell it or rent it.
When I first bought it, I asked if the tier fees were monthly, the lady I bought it from said yes, so, it was surprising to me when the fees came due again a few days after buying it. I even waited a few days because I im'ed Doeko to see what the deal was, so the very first week I was a few days late because I was thinking I shouldn't have to pay them yet. I received no response from Doeko, and everyday I received this message that said I was late pay to avoid eviction, so, I ended up figuring it out after reading the covenant again, it said the fees were weekly, so I went ahead and paid them, and started thinking about whether I should get rid of it or not, as it was going to cost me more than my current rent, when I thought it would be cheaper and eventually pay itself off. Again, this part is my fault, I did not read the covenant thoroughly, there must've been some confusion between the seller and I on the tier fee's, and I did not have the proper knowledge going in to know exactly what to check and what my rights were.
At this point, I was a few days late, and saw no ill affects other than the daily message about it being late, in fact, I saw several different plots that had been expired for two weeks, and others that I have talked to said the same thing, and I kind of figured I would get some kind of final notice before they actually reclaimed it. Nope.
So here I am holding my virtual dick in my hand with no recourse, I just loose the $180 some dollars, or $40,000 some odd thousand lindens I paid for it. Legal, yes, good business? I wouldn't think so, if you truly want to pay the monthly tier fees, you would think they would want to keep on getting their weekly payments from users such as my self. Ethical? I don't think so, I asked to get the land back or for some kind of refund, there are no refunds, you should've paid Doeko said, I still can, but it is already listed for sale again, which is probably the whole point. This sim has probably paid for itself many times, I just wonder how many times some of these plots have been reclaimed and sold by them. Certainly isn't a very neighborly practice, like they claim they are in the covenant.
If you want to live in Kidoko West, or anything owned by Doeko Cassidy, I recommend you rent and avoid all the chances of losing your "investment".
For everyone that will say this is just sour grapes and I should've known exactly how this stuff works, you are right, I am just trying to prevent other people from doing the same thing and hopefully, helping you save your lindens.
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Breach Report
In today's digital business environment, the need for enhanced cyber security is essential. However, many companies continue to struggle with resilience, often experiencing breaches that lead to everything from compliance issues, to lost and stolen data and, ultimately, to brand damage and revenue loss. And though it is easy to read about these breaches, the causes and potential solutions are rarely identified.
It is for these reasons that Calian has created the Breach Report. Each month, we spotlight a particular type of company, the breach it has experienced, and what it could have done to mitigate risk against the specific type of cyber attack—all to create better insight for the general public and to educate people on proper cyber security best practices.
In this month's report, we spotlight one of the largest breaches in modern history: the release of an unsecured database belonging to an unknown organization that has now exposed the details of 80 million+ American households. The breadth of the breach represents a total of 50% of all US households, the 24GB of data includes everything from home addresses, names, dates of birth, and more.

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June 26, 2019
A Brampton woman is celebrating a big group lotto win.
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10 January 2002
Q5 Alison Halford:
Will the Minister make a statement on the Osborn report and its implications for Wales? (OAQ14797)
Edwina Hart:
I published the executive summary of the Osborn report on 26 November 2001. It identifies that all parts of the public sector have begun preparing their asset management plans. Many will be substantially completed by April 2002, but more work will certainly be needed in health and local government. That work is now underway and in my budget statement last November I announced an additional £1 million for local authorities in 2002-03 to help with this work.
Alison Halford: Flintshire County Council has been subject to several critical reports from various authorities. Such reports embraced internal audit, leisure and environment. The latest is on housing maintenance, which has received a worrying zero rating. The council has always maintained that these reports are inaccurate and unfair. Do you believe that the Osborn report will assist in resolving such differences of opinion, thus allowing the public to judge fairly the performance of its local authority?
Edwina Hart: I have had positive discussions with Flintshire County Council and its leader on all aspects about how the authority is managed and the implications of these reports. I am pleased with developments in Flintshire and the strong line its leader has taken on staffing and the needs of the authority. I hope that the asset management plans outlined in Osborn will assist not only Flintshire but also other local authorities.
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Edwina Hart: Jane Hutt and I have already had a series of meetings concerning the NHS property asset management in its estate and the general asset management issues. We will continue to develop policy in this area. We have a common agenda and we do not want to see any waste. We want to allocate all available moneys to front-line services.


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|March 23, 2018
There's no doubt that your 20's is a very important stage of your life. There's a nervous but exciting sensation about becoming an adult, moving out of home, and being financially independent. Whether or not you began a career, a university degree, or spent time traveling overseas and gaining life experience, your 20's is a valuable decade from both a personal and financial point of view. Whichever path you choose, the one constant that will always remain in your life is money.
The fact of the matter is, the sooner you start saving money and creating wealth, the better your financial condition will be in the years to come. Regardless of whether you want to get married, start a family, or purchase a house, there are certain financial goals that every individual in their 20's should strive to reach to secure a better a future. In this blog, we'll be taking a closer look at these objectives and how you can start establishing healthy financial habits.
Put together a budget
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Remove your debts
Regardless if you've travelled abroad or have student loan debts, the faster you repay these debts, the better. Interest compounds with time, so repaying your debts by cutting down spendings or working a 2nd job could save you thousands of dollars in only a number of years. These savings can then be invested in a high-interest term deposit as an example, which will place you in a far better financial position than only making the minimum monthly repayments on your debts.
Create an emergency fund
Life rarely works out the way you planned, so it is essential to be prepared for any sudden changes that might be required. You could find yourself out of a job, or in an unfortunate incident that stops you from working, so having an emergency fund will be able to give you a bit of breathing space when you need it the most. Financial experts advise that all folks should have a devoted emergency fund that is capable of supporting their living expenses for three to six months.
Be insured
Insurance protects you financially from any detrimental consequences, for instance income insurance in case you lose your job, medical insurance for unanticipated medical expenses, and vehicle insurance in case your car is stolen. Even though it's not necessarily advisable to get every kind of insurance available, it's undeniably a wise idea to evaluate your individual circumstances to see which is best suited to you. For instance, medical insurance is strongly recommended for everybody due to the inflated costs of uninsured medical treatment. Without insurance, an unexpected incident may lead to significant damage to your financial situation.
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The Fed is playing catch up, and as inflation and rates rise, asset prices will revert to previous norms.
Year after year, the stock market has roared ahead, driven by the Federal Reserve's excessively easy monetary policy. The result is a fragile financial situation—and potentially a steep drop somewhere up ahead.
To deal with the Great Recession, the Fed cut interest rates to a historic low. The short-term federal-funds rate hit 0.15% in January 2009 and stayed there until the end of 2015. In a strategy aimed at reducing long-term rates, the Fed under then-Chairman Ben Bernanke promised to keep short-term rates close to zero...
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Director: Brad Keller
Writers: Chris Peirson, William Peirson
Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Sean Young, Ben Browder, Dedee Pfeiffer, Giancarlo Esposito, Mark Hanson...
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): R
Runtime: 110 min (98 min DVD version)
Genres: Thriller/Drama
Reviewed by Larry Jung
The story is about Addison Terrill's desperate search (played by C. Thomas Howell) to find his wife's murderer. The killer left a message scrawled on the bedroom wall above the body: "We're even now." Terrill cannot convince the local police to arrest Sonny Bruton, a criminal who vowed to get even with Terrill. When Terrill was District Attorney, he prosecuted Sonny Bruton. The crime scene has the signature of Sonny: strangulation, tying the wife on the bed, and the taking of a trophy. The only missing element is that the wife was not raped. The police think this is a setup by Terrill who is the real killer. To prove his innocence, he must somehow find Sonny. During his search, Terrill discovers he can trust no one. There are layers of deception he must peel away before the final brutal truth.
The movie opens with a seduction sequence that I found somewhat gratuitous. Then it plods along establishing the character of Terrill's wife Becky (played by Sean Young) and the not-so-happy marriage. The writing and acting are not convincing enough for me to have much sympathy for them. In particular, I am disappointed with Howell's performance as the good guy with the selfish socialite wife.
C. Thomas Howell performance is wooden and unconvincing as the high powered lawyer. I keep seeing Howell as the serial killer George Foyet in the Criminal Minds TV series. Howell mastered the character of Foyet to such an extent that with just a glance the audience gets a glimpse of the demonic chaos in the killer's soul. Howell's performance as Addison Terrill in no way matchs his performance as George Foyet.
Despite the convoluted plot (with lots of red herrings), there is a lack of suspense. The scenes are predictable. The character of the damaged ex-cop Vargas (played by Giancario Esposito) follows the genre stereotype. So do the lowlifes and hookers. Nothing exciting or new is done with the story and characters. Don't get me wrong, a genre murder mystery with the usual suspects and basic plot can be entertaining if well done. I think the movie relies too much on Addison Terrill's final revelation of the truth at the expense of good characterizations and a stronger storyline.
Audiences today, seven years after A KILLER WITHIN was released, will find nothing new or suspenseful they have not seen a dozen times over (and at times done better) on TV on such shows as Criminal Minds, CSI, and Bones.
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Best-selling teen author Cathy Cassidy paid a visit to an Eastleigh school this Thursday to promote two of her new books.
She spoke to a group of pupils at Thornden School about her new books Fortune Cookie and Looking Glass Girl, alongside providing literary advice and inspiration to any budding young writers.
Twice winner of the prestigious "Queen of Teen" Award, Cathy tours the UK extensively to meet young readers in schools. She said to Eastleigh News:
"It's fantastic to actually meet the kids who read my books. It's only from going into schools that you really see the point of what you're doing; It's all about connecting with children".
Cathy is equally passionate about the importance of local libraries; and is supporting the Speak Up for Libraries lobby of parliament on Friday.
"I'm a real huge advocate of libraries
"When our Government are desperately trying to boost literacy and get children reading, I think they are sitting on the biggest treasure they could possibly have".
Prior to being one of the UK's top selling children's authors, Cathy also worked as fiction editor of renowned magazine Jackie, and as the agony aunt for teen publication, Shout. "Considering I'd spent my teens bombarding Jackie magazine with short stories, so getting a job there was very ironic!".
Cathy Cassidy's new books Fortune Cookie and Looking Glass Girl are published in paperback by Puffin on 4 February 2016.


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Rebel Yell Small Batch Rye Whiskey is a Straight Rye Whiskey bottled at 45% abv. The mashbill is rye grain, corn and malt (around 85% rye). The rye component lends a spicy rye flavor with enough backbone to stand up to classic cocktails. As a Straight Rye Whiskey, Rebel Yell Small Batch Reserve Rye Whiskey has to be aged for a minimum of 2 years. This is distilled and aged for 24 months in barrel in Indiana prior to bottling in St Louis, Missouri. So it is a pretty well traveled spirit! Only produced in limited quantities.
Rebel Yell can trace its history back to 1849 when the Rebel yell recipe was created, along with many other famous bourbons, at the famous Stitzel-Weller distillery. The W L Weller family were the first distillers to produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey using wheat instead of rye in the mash bill. The distillery managed to survive prohibition and Rebel Yell was first registered as a brand in 1936.
The "Rebel Yell" was a war cry used by Confederate soldiers to instill fear while engaged in battle during the American Civil War. It was also used as a chant of victory or a moral booster, General "Stonewall" Jackson was once quoted as saying "that's the most beautiful sound in the world". I can't help thinking of Billy Idol!


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Have a look to the full video of our journey in Peru here !
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- Cell Biology. a specialized part of a cell having some specific function; a cell organ.
- a structural and functional unit, such as a mitochondrion, in a cell or unicellular organism
n.1909, from Modern Latin organella, a diminutive from Latin organum "instrument," in Medieval Latin "organ of the body" (see organ). n.
- A differentiated structure within a cell, such as a mitochondrion, vacuole, or microsome, that performs a specific function.organoid
- A structure or part that is enclosed within its own membrane inside a cell and has a particular function. Organelles are found only in eukaryotic cells and are absent from the cells of prokaryotes such as bacteria. The nucleus, the mitochondrion, the chloroplast, the Golgi apparatus, the lysosome, and the endoplasmic reticulum are all examples of organelles. Some organelles, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, have their own genome (genetic material) separate from that found in the nucleus of the cell. Such organelles are thought to have their evolutionary origin in symbiotic bacteria or other organisms that have become a permanent part of the cell.
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Photos: Luke Barnett
Having moved from The Gallery to the other end of Broad Street, Scott and Tara opened their new
premises on 1st December, 2011
The new shop will be called "Trug". Whilst still being a florist, it will also stock some unusual and stylish
items: ideal for presents or for just treating yourself. Mr Parsley has been great, and allowed us in early
to prepare the shop which we know you will love.
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My wife is really into our garden boxes. Born with black thumbs, she's been trying desperately to migrate her thumb-color to a more greenish variety.
I'd say she's well out of brown and into yellow.
This has involved all sorts of study and trial and error, researching which kinds of plants play nice with one another, elaborately planning out the location of said plants, and having planter boxes made out of recycled pallets and filled with 'special' dirt. (We have no official composter box or bin, getting one is on the 'ye-old to-do list' but that hasn't stopped us from stockpiling YEARS of lawn clippings and jack-o-lantern corpses.)
She's experimented with normal seeds, heirloom seeds, and even pre-sprouted plants; seedlings I think they're called? I call them cheating…I guess as long as they still have the word 'seed' in them they count as growing them 'from the seed'. This has then led to the pre-cutting of existing root systems into multiple quadrants…which has led to some very thriving plants and to some very dead plants.
She's also gotten into adding all sorts of household things to the soil, the fibrous leftovers from juicing, the coffee grounds, the greenish water that is left in the pot after steaming vegetables…pretty much, I don't throw away anything anymore without finding out if we are supposed to either ziplock it for later (juicing, brewing, brothing, etc.) or put in the garden.
In-all, there is little that has been out of bounds when it has come to my wife's quest to eventually be an old hunched woman puttering around in her garden.
This year, the most fascinating (and disturbing) thing she's begun to do is sprinkle this fungi stuff into the dirt to 'help the plants talk to one another'.
I guess in some Gaia-worshiping eco-movie way, the plants of the world are all talking to one another via this fungi, and learn from one another about insect attacks, nutrients, and even sometimes they decide, by some indecipherable democratic process, which few plants should sacrifice themselves to invading insects for the survival of the many.
I'm not making this up.
ME: (whispering) "What are you doing?"
WIFE: "I'm sprinkling the seedlings with the fungi…"
ME: (whispering) "…can they hear us right now?"
WIFE: "It doesn't work like that."
ME: (still whispering) "…yes but HOW do you KNOW they can't hear us?…"
WIFE: "Stop whispering."
I am concerned that she will eventually sprinkle some of that fungi on our morning yogurt and we will unwillingly be plunged into the social fabric of plant life. Of course this would be only after SHE was inadvertently infected, a thoughtless wipe of the nose during a special fungi sprinkling time, etc.
And then, after much discussion with her new leafy tribe, it will be decided that all of the 'large, rootless bi-bods' should be brought into the circle as well. She will have no option but to comply.
Later, should we be called upon to sacrifice ourselves, well…
PLANTS: "Your bodies are large and calorie-rich."
WIFE: "Yes."
PLANTS: "Your sacrifice would ensure the survival of many."
WIFE: "We must think of the greater good."
PLANTS: "Your sacrifice will be remembered."
*All conversations between myself, my wife, and our garden are entirely fictional. However the fungi and talking plant facts are real.
So my wife knows a lot of stuff. And as a result, a lot of people depend on my wife for information and advice. And as a result of that, she sometimes acts like a personal Google…or Siri maybe…for a lot of people. Like mainly for when they have medical or diet issues and want to know what their alternative medicine alternatives are…


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The White House is honoring two Vermont women as Champions for Change this week. One is being lauded for her work as a Rotarian while the other for advancing innovations in renewable energy.
Jan Blittersdorf is president of NRG Systems, a Hinesburg company she and her husband started that makes measurement equipment for the renewable energy industry. White House officials say Blittersdorf deserves recognition because she's doubled the size of her company's workforce and extended its reach to 150 countries.
Rutland's Carolyn Crowley Meub will be honored by White House officials Friday for her work leading the nonprofit Pure Water for the World. Meub took what had been a small Rotary Club project and turned it into an international charity that has brought clean water and sanitation to thousands in Honduras and Haiti.
Crowley Meub said she was truly humbled. "But I know that when I'm there tomorrow I'm on the shoulders of many people that got me to this position from my Rutland Club – the Rutland South Rotary Club, to Rotarians to the people who supported Pure Water. So I'm there really as the embodiment of many, many people. But I'm very very excited", Meub said.
Each week, the White House honors Americans in various fields who are working to strengthen their communities.
VIDEO: Senior adviser to President Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett explains the Champions for Change project


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Qualifying for a second homeSecond home qualification
And Lucy is buying an apartment for 150,000 pounds. During the five -year possession time it was their only home. But not everyone is fully conscious that it''s completely legitimate and available to everyone with more than one home (not just MPs!). With more than one home, a single individual can select which is their primary home for CGT use.
She has an apartment in London where she has lived for two years. They decide to keep their London shallow and enjoy frequent London weekend. Either real estate is considered their primary domicile and Bella can select which is their primary domicile for taxation purpose. Even though she will spend most of her working life in the charge of changing jobs in charge of changing jobs in charge of changing jobs in charge of changing jobs in charge of changing jobs in charge of changing jobs in charge of changing jobs in charge of the home.
If a person has more than one real estate that is considered the principal place of abode within the meaning of the CGT Indemnity, the person has the option to choose which real estate to treat as his principal place of abode for CGT use. Until 31 March 2014, John has time to designate a plot of land as the principal place of dwelling for CGT use.
Every case when a plot of land is included in the inventory or a plot of land is no longer used as a domicile, the watch begins to run with a new registration deadline. However, a new appointment should be made within two years of the date of the amendment. He has an apartment in Milton Keynes which he bought in 2006 and where he used to live as his home.
Until 1 May 2011, he had time to designate a plot of land as his principal place of abode for CGT use. He nominated the London apartment as his principal place of residency in January 2011. It has until 10 July 2013 time to designate a principal place of abode for CGT use. December 2011 he decided to resell the apartment of Milton Keynes.
New nominations begin as the residency portfolios have evolved and he has until December 2013 to make a new appointment. As soon as a good is registered as the principal place of abode, the registration is no longer carved in brick and a person can turn the good over to make the best use of the release.
It means that a single individual can modify the properties that are the primary residency for CGT purpose after registration. It offers great versatility to shred and modify which real estate is the primary home. Since the last 36 moths of title to a real estate which at a given time resided only or mainly in Switzerland are excluded from the CGT, a notification of amendment may be given when a sales is forthcoming in order to enjoy relief from the last derogation.
They decide to resell the apartment in Birmingham. In order to take full advantage of the recent freedom of possession, she draws attention to the fact that she distinguishes her principal domicile from the Devon home. In order to derive the greatest possible benefits from liberation from the end times, the variations are dated back two years. While this is often the home where the person is spending the most amount of his or her life, it is not necessarily the case.
If, for example, someone works during the working day and spends the days of the day in a townhouse, the primary home may be the house elsewhere. Rented land cannot be a registered principal place of abode. For example, if a real estate was the primary domicile before renting, there may be a possibility of reducing the burden in order to cut the profit.
Definitive relief will also be available. Tip: Obtaining the nominee for the Hauptwohnrecht can help saving a great deal of taxes.


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Photographer David Waldorf has traveled to a trailer park in California in order to document the situation of the people living there, courtesy of the "Trailer Park" photo project.
Living in a trailer park is not the "dream life" that people crave for due to numerous reasons. However, trailer parks are communities and people are doing their best to make this work, while plenty of them are trying to do something to provide a better life for their children.
People living in these areas sometimes feel like they have been forgotten. Photographer David Waldorf is aiming to prove that this is not true, so he has traveled to Sonoma, California in order to find out more about the families living there and to report back to the outside world.
The artist's project is called "Trailer Park" and it is filled with intimate portraits which capture the sadness in the eyes of the Sonoma residents.
The sad portraits of people living in a trailer park
Some portraits can be described as "strange" by the viewers. What is certain is that David Waldorf's "Trailer Park" photo project is striking, offering scenes that look like they have been captured on the set of a drama/thriller movie.
These portraits have captured the real feelings of the people. Eyes do not lie and David Waldorf has done a great job in showing that life in a trailer park is taking its toll on its inhabitants.
Several subjects are standing proud and have agreed to have their portrait taken outside their trailer. However, there are some people who have decided to pose within the limits of their trailer, while others have only agreed to peer through the windows while their family members were posing for the photographer.
All the expressions on these people's faces are daunting as well as proof of Waldorf's artistic excellence.
About photographer David Waldorf
David Waldorf has been a photographer for more than 20 years. He is a world-renowned artist who has been featured in numerous magazines, publications, and websites.
Among the important newspapers and magazines featuring his photos we can find TIME, Forbes, New York Times, and Wired. His work has received praises from photographers and critics alike – all of them being duly-deserved.
One of the most iconic photos consist of a shot of the World Trade Center, which has appeared on TIME's cover in 2002. TIME's "While America Slept" is also one of the best-selling issues of the magazine.
More information as well as photos can be found at the photographer's personal website.


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I was watching music videos on VH1 this morning while my kid was getting ready for school and was feeling young and chipper until I sat through videos by New Kids on the Block and Gavin Rossdale.
Back in the late 80's while in my first 2 years of college I was working at a grade school supervising the before and after school programs. In 1989 all the kids were obsessed with the New Kids. Their faces were on every lunch box, backpack etc. Horrible really. Then in the mid 90's with the British Invasion of bands like Oasis and Bush (Gavin Rossdale's former band) it was all about hard partying Brit musicians. I saw Bush back in 1995 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago and they were topping the charts with their album Sixteen Stone. So this morning I sat through new videos by New Kids and the now solo Gavin Rossdale (more famously known as Mr. Gwen Stefani) and seriously aged about a decade in 5 minutes. Rossdale is probably in his early 40's and the New Kids are in their late 30's and these once teen crushes are now nearly middle aged men! Funny that their videos are still aimed at young females with the New Kids video showing them in expensive suits picking up women half their age in a bar and Rossdale's video features him half naked through most of it either in a shower or a pool (I'm not complaining).
After closing my gaping mouth I turned off the TV and went upstairs to rub some anti wrinkle cream on my face.
Enjoy some vintage New Kids on the Block with their video for Hanging Tough.
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Thailand has many spots for spending vacation. In this country there are friendly people, delicious cuisines, diverse culture and many places of interest. Expenditure for this vacation is not much. The beaches are marvelous and the mountains are large and give a beautiful landscape. Coral reefs are a paradise for divers. The people who visit the country have many historical places to visit. There are many ancient caves to be explored. The modern cities also help them to hand around. There are many islands which are undiscovered in Thailand. Ko Lipe Island In the Andaman Sea, towards the province called Satun, there is an island called Ko Lipe. This island is in the Tarutao national marine park. There is an attractive coral reef for the divers. The beach has white sand. The food is cheap which is served by the friendly locals. The Electricity is cut after midnight. It is better to go in the season when there are not much tourists. Ko Tarutao Island The main island of Tarutao national park is the Ko Tarutao. Here there is the park head quarter. Building of resorts, hotels and bars are completely restricted here. There is a small canteen and a store where local things are sold. The place to stay is very cheap and the visitors will surely enjoy the vacation. Ko Chang Island An island called Ko Chang is near the Cambodian border. This island is quite large. Many visitors go here to enjoy the holidays. There are coral reefs, white sand beaches, wildlife, mountains, nightlife and waterfalls here. This is the most desired island by the visitors. There are many places which have less people and thus the quietness can be enjoyed. Phang Nga Island Surin National Park is away from Phang Nga province. Sports lovers have many things to do here. Diving, fishing and hiking are enjoyed here. There is no much development in the island. It is actually inhabited by some families of Sea Gypsies. These islands can only be visited through organized tour groups. Similan Island Nine granite islands together form the Similan Island. There are best beaches here. The island is recovered to its earlier beauty. The people who visit this island have to follow many rules. Only snacks prepared by the national park have to be used. Pollution is completely avoided here. Ko Mak Island There is another best undiscovered island called the Ko Mak. This is a place which is not much frequented by people. There are about ten thousand palm trees here. One temple is also located here. The three villages here are inhabited by fishermen community. There is a lot of rubber plantation. Beaches are almost uninhabited. This island gives a lot of relaxing feeling and soothes the mind. Visit to These Islands Is Mesmerizing There are many other beaches also which can be added to the above list. All the islands are special in their own way. These beaches are almost undiscovered by many people of the world. The people visiting these beaches are lesser compared to the beaches all around the world. The peace in the beach, blue ocean water and pure air are the assets of these beaches. It is worth spending vacation in these tropical islands.
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Rural ICT courses and trainings commenced its implementation during the 8th Malaysia Plan (RMK8) to conduct trainings and courses for the rural community. The programme was implemented at the Medan Infodesa (MID) in collaboration with the Departments/Agencies under the Ministry.
The rural ICT training aims to:
- Provide exposure and knowledge enhancement on information and communication technology (ICT) to the rural community.
- Increase the usage and mastery as well as computer literacy among rural community leaders
- Provide suitable skills to the rural community in producing skilled ICT entrepreneurs and communities as well as to be able to utilise the skills to improve their socio-economic level.
The courses implemented are divided into 2 categories which are Rural Computer Literacy (LKD) and Special Skills Training (LKK). The courses implemented are as follows:
- Rural Computer Literacy Course (LKD)
- Windows 2000/Windows XP or the latest version
- MS Office 2000/Office XP or the latest version (Basic & Advanced)
- Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Special Skills Training
- Computer maintenance and repair
- Website development
- Video editing
- Multimedia presentation
- Computer network
Among the target groups for the rural ICT course and training implementation include:
- MID village community leaders/JKKK.
- Gerakan Daya Wawasan (GDW) Village Community leaders/JKKK.
- Non-GDW community leaders.
- Village community including the youth who have completed school, adults, women and single mothers as well as the elderly.
- Youths who have completed school, with the ability and highly interested in ICT skill courses.
- MID village, GDW village and non-GDW residents near the relevant district MID.


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Defining Behavior: How to Appropriately Create an Operational Definition
Feb. 13, 2020
Creating Operational Definitions
Defining behavior is essential to effective instruction. Being able to define behavior helps make the learning process more likely to be successful.
What is Behavior?
Behavior is generally considered what someone does. Behavior includes what the person does that is observable and measurable. It is common to define behavior by identifying what actions the person has displayed or what actions the teacher decides that the individual should begin to display.
Behavior is typically not defined by talking about the reason behind the behavior. Behavior is not defined by identifying a person's motivation, thoughts, or feelings for doing something.
Room for Private Events in Addressing Behavior
On a side note, there is some room in a therapeutic or educational setting to address what can be referred to as "private events" which are related to what happens within a person's body or mind.
However, for the purposes of defining behavior, we want to be careful about how we discuss private events and how we define this part of the human experience, as well.
Importance of Defining Behaviors
According to Bicard, Bicard, and the IRIS Center, defining behavior is important for many reasons including the following:
It makes it easier to collect data about the learner either by observing them or asking someone else to report on the learner's behavior. When and how often a behavior occurs is more accurately documented when the behavior has been defined. By defining behavior, you can optimize the available services and supports. Defining behavior helps the teacher to focus on the interactions between the environment and the learner rather than allowing for blame to be placed on something else such as an opinion or judgment about a potential innate flaw in the learner. When behavior is defined, it is easier to get others to help the learner work toward goals as the other teacher can better understand what is expected. Defining behavior allows for better intervention design. Monitoring progress and identifying true and meaningful change can be accomplished when behavior has been defined. Writing intervention plans, completing functional behavior assessments, and communicating with others are all supported when behavior has been properly defined.
Parts of a Behavioral Definition
Observable and Measurable
To define behavior, an objective and measurable phrase is developed.
When defining behaviors, it is important to make sure that you define the behavior in observable terms. For instance, a parent who is trying to help their child "be more respectful" should not define the target behavior as "My child will be more respectful," because the term respectful is not observable (until you further define what respectful means).
A better definition would be "My child will say 'yes mom' and begin completing the task within 30 seconds of being asked when I ask him to clean up his room."
An operational definition is improved when measurable terms are used. This refers to identifying how the behavior should be measured. For instance, are you measuring how often a behavior happens in the course of a day?
Measurable terms include the dimension of the behavior to be evaluated. Examples include:
frequency – how many times the behavior occurred rate – how many times in a given period the behavior occurred duration – how long the behavior occurred latency – how long between the initial SD (instruction or trigger) and the behavior magnitude – the intensity of the behavior
Identify a Replacement Behavior
It is highly recommended that when you identify and define a behavior that you (or another significant individual) would like to see less of in the learner, that you also identify and define a replacement behavior.
Be Clear and Concise
A behavior that is appropriately defined should be clear and concise. It should be observable and measurable. Multiple people should be able to observe and measure the same thing.
Try to make your definition as specific as you can. This allows you to help the learner make progress more easily. When goals are too large or too broad, it can be more difficult for you (or someone else) to monitor the behavior and also makes it more challenging for the learner to make consistent progress.
State the Behavior in Positive Terms
The behavior should also be defined in positive terms. This means that the behavior should be defined by stating what should happen rather than simply stating what should NOT happen.
Example of Defining Behavior
Here is an example of one approach to defining behaviors given by Bicard, Bicard, and the IRIS Center:
Target behavior – The student does not pay attention in class. Operational definition of the target behavior – The student looks around the room, looks at his desk, or looks at another student. Replacement behavior – The student will pay attention in class. Operational definition of the replacement behavior – The student will sit in his seat and makes eye contact with the teacher while verbally responding to the teacher's questions.
More Tips for Defining Behaviors and Creating Operational Definitions
There are a few different approaches to defining behaviors. The above example is just one possible way of defining behaviors.
Permanent Products
Another way of defining behaviors could be to identify what the product is of the target behavior. For instance, instead of actually observing the behavior, a permanent product of the behavior refers to what happens as a result of the behavior. An example of this is that "a child will complete one full math worksheet" or "the child will complete the chore of taking care of the clean dishes."
Visualize the Behavior
When you are defining a behavior or creating an operational definition, you should visualize what the behavior looks like. Do not insert your opinion or use subjective words such as "the student is rude" or "the student is being defiant."
Creating Operational Definitions: Defining Behaviors to Help Learners Succeed
Defining behaviors can be a complex task, but if you take the tips described in this article you can become more familiar with the benefits of defining behaviors as well as how to create operational definitions that will ultimately help the teacher teach and help the learner learn.
Bicard, S. C, Bicard, D. F.,& the IRIS Center. (2012). Defining behavior. Retrieved on [month day, year,] from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/case_studies/ ICS-015.pdf
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Settlement Cove Redcliffe
We all know summer in Queensland is hot! So, if you're looking for a different destination to cool off, why not try Settlement Cove at Redcliffe. It's perfect for all members of the family, with shallow water for the toddlers, and a graduated depth for the older kids.
A hidden treasure
Redcliffe has long had a reputation for family-friendly events, with the Redcliffe Festival of Sales and Kitefest always popular choices for families. Did you know that Redcliffe is also home to one of Brisbane's best free beachside lagoons?
Tucked away at the base of the cliffs on the Redcliffe foreshore, Settlement Cove is a popular space for cooling off on a hot day. Catering for the youngest members of the family, there is a designated toddler space which is partially fenced and shaded. With their inquisitive nature, toddlers can check out the mushrooms and climb on the bugs that sprinkle and spray water into the shallow pool. The water depth is perfect for toddlers to wade in and splash about and it has a smooth concrete surface. Mimicking the larger lagoon, it is edged with fibreglass rocks which are great for climbing and balancing on.
The lagoon of Settlement Cove
Surrounded by rocky outcrops and palm trees, overlooking beautiful Moreton Bay, the larger lagoon is a great space for all the family. It has shallow coves suitable for toddlers, with a graduated depth for all ages. In the middle of the lagoon is a rocky island, which children seem to be drawn to.
Challenging one another to see if they can swim to the island, and climbing the rocks is very popular. The pool surface is pebblecrete and the maximum depth is 1.8 meters.
Redcliffe Lagoon on dusk
Designed with the community in mind, there are BBQs, sheltered tables and chairs and shade sails dotted about. At dusk, the lighting comes on. It makes for the perfect place to host family gatherings, children's parties or simply to meet up with friends for the day. It is suggested that larger groups contact the council, so they can allow for extra lifeguards to be on duty. Bookings cannot be taken.
Settlement Cove playground
Adjacent to the lagoon is a reasonably sized playground which is shaded by the mature trees with a sand base. There are slides, balancing bridges, swings, sand play, climbing walls and a large climbing structure shaped like a jellyfish. Along the seafront is a pathway which extends to Woody Point to the south, and Scarborough Beach to the north.
Local Tips for Settlement Cover
- On a hot day the lagoon can be quite busy, therefore shade is at a premium.
- There are shade sails and solid shelters with table and chairs.
- The area surrounding the pools are astro-turf and concrete. If bringing portable shade shelters, consider lifeguards may ask you to dismantle or move such structures should they block the view of the water or cause inconvenience for other users.
- Settlement Cove is a smoke-free and alcohol-free zone. Glass items are not permitted.
- Dogs may only pass through the area.
How to find the cove
The car park entrance is located off the round-a-bout on the corner of Anzac Avenue and Marine and Redcliffe Parades. From there is it a 250-metre flat walk along a concrete path. Street parking can also be found along Redcliffe Parade, however, it is closed for markets on Sunday mornings. Access to the lagoon from Redcliffe Parade is via stairs or a ramp. During the summer months, the car park fills quickly.
Entry to the water is via a gradual slope, stairs with hand rails or a ramp with hand rails. There is a wheelchair available for loan, however, a carer must be available to assist.
When are the lifeguards on duty?
Qualified lifeguards are on duty from 7:00am until 6:00pm seven days per week. On Boxing Day, New Years Day, Australia Day and the summer school holidays lifeguards will be on duty until 8:00pm.
The Facts
- Large lagoon for all ages – wheelchair accessible
- Designated toddler splash zone – partially shaded
- Wheelchair available for use
- Qualified lifeguards on duty during specified times
- 4 BBQs
- Toilets and showers
- Picnic shelters
- Shade Sails
- Astroturf and concrete surroundings
- Kids playground
- Shared zone bikeway from Woody Point to Scarborough
Redcliffe and Settlement Cove
Settlement Cove is located on Redcliffe Parade and one of the many family-friendly areas on the Redcliffe peninsular. There are numerous parks and playgrounds along the foreshore, most of them have BBQs, fantastic playgrounds and access to the water. Our personal favourite is Scarborough with its recently installed jumping pillow, however below is a list of the most notable in the area.
Pelican Park on the Hornibrook Esplanade at Clontarf Suttons Beach Playground on Marine Parade at Redcliffe Crockatt Park on Oxley Avenue at Woody Point Scarborough Beach Park on Landsborough Avenue at Scarborough


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On the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union 51.9% to 48.1%, a movement coined as Brexit. One major concern noted by farmers in the UK is the loss of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a policy in which farmers received subsidies from the EU towards their income. Farmers have noted that this income was widely used to increase the productivity on their farms as well as to support their livelihoods. A loss of these subsidies from the EU means an almost 50 – 60% reduction in the income of farming families and businesses in the UK. With an expected date of departure from the EU on the 29th of March 2019, there has been uncertainty from farmers about what their future and livelihoods will hold post-Brexit. This departure from the EU is a chance for the UK to reform the Agricultural Bill and bring back ownership and authority to those who make the UK's food – UK farmers. Brexit is also an opportunity for the production, distribution, and consumption of better food for its communities by promoting small-scale farmers and agroecological farming practices. La Via Campesina, an international movement consisting of small-scale farmers and agricultural workers, defines food sovereignty as the people's, Countries, or State Union's right to define their agricultural and food policies by prioritising small-scale agriculture while also protecting the environment.
How Did the UK Get Here?
A post-Brexit research into the opinion of UK farmers found that those who voted to leave the EU were deeply dissatisfied with the bureaucratic processes of the EU government as well as the feeling of a loss of control and ownership over their livelihoods. One of the main concerns farmers brought up in the research was food sovereignty, specifically, the lack of say of what they can and cannot produce on their land. One farmer's opinion on the issue of sovereignty speaks to the ideology of much of the 'Leave' community in the UK, "Britain should be governed by politicians elected by British people." Farmers have also expressed frustration with the periodic decrease of their share of the EU budget, which was often coupled with more rules and regulations enforced by the EU. On the 23rd of June 2016, by voting to leave, UK farmers said goodbye to the European Union in the belief that UK agriculture will thrive and no longer be constrained by EU membership.
Uneven Balance of Trade & Dependence on the European Union
Until its departure from the European Union, the United Kingdom will have received an estimated 27 billion Euros from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The main objectives of CAP were to increase productivity through specialised technology, to stabilise the food markets in the EU, and to provide reasonably priced foods for human consumption. UK farmers received these European subsidies through CAP Basic Payment Schemes and the Rural Development funding programmes. It has been reported that the UK government will be unlikely to match the subsidy amounts given by the European Union, and this reduction in farming income will significantly impact UK farmers until the government can come up with another viable solution.
One-third of the UK's food is imported from its most significant trading partner – the EU. In 2015, 53% of the UK's imports of goods and services were from the EU. In recent decades the UK's rate of exports has declined, and its imports from other nations have increased, and as seen in Figure 1, the United Kingdom currently depends heavily on global markets.
Figure 1: Imports and Exports between the UK and EU and non-EU countries
Food Sovereignty: Agroecology and Small-Scale Farming as the Next Generation
Now is the greatest opportunity for the UK to support their local producers in providing healthy, nutritious, and good quality food to feed their communities by using agroecology and small-scale farming practices. Agroecology is the sustainable farming practice in which small-scale farmers use the available organisms in nature to improve the soil quality which in turn improves the quality of food for consumption. Agroecological farming differs from the current high-intensive farming practices (that uses more technology and degrades the land) by instead working with the natural landscape.
One might question if agroecological techniques and small-scale farming can produce enough food to feed the UK population compared to large industrial farms? First, it must be addressed that large farms with machinery does not equate to more food production. Research has shown that small-scale farmers produce equal, if not more, food yield compared to industrial farming. Notably, current large industrial farms produce one type of food crop (also known as monocropping), typically corn or wheat, at high yields, but small-scale farmers produce a variety of foods crops, at higher yields, on the land.
Agroecological farming is the better route to achieve food sovereignty in the UK than large-scale industrial farming. Agroecology and small-scale farming has been proven to be more energy efficient, safer and works harmoniously with the natural environment, has higher land productivity, and is resilient to shocks that may occur in the market (price volatility) or environment. Food sovereignty has been shown to significantly reduce the reliability on the unstable global markets, reduce landscape degradation, cease exacerbating climate change, and be resilient to high food pricing. By reforming the current Agricultural Bill to promote food sovereignty through small-scale farmers and agroecological techniques, the UK will be able to provide better quality food, increase food availability, preserve the landscape, reduce climate change, strengthen the domestic market, and for farmers: regain their self-identity as producers.


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Holding our nerve - neuroprotection
To stop MS, we need to protect nerves
When we talk about 'neuroprotection', we're talking about ways of protecting the brain from damage, by keeping nerve cells happy and healthy.
We used to think that nerve cells were only injured in MS when their protective myelin coating was attacked by the immune system. But we now know that nerve damage still happens even when the immune attacks have stopped.
We already have treatments that target the immune system in MS, and we're trying to find treatments to repair myelin. But to really stop MS, we also need to protect nerves from damage.
Neuroprotective treatments have the potential to help everyone with MS. But they'll probably benefit people with progressive MS the most, because neuroprotection is most important when the immune system isn't the main problem.
Tackling energy, debris and transport
To protect nerves and keep them alive, we need to understand more about what makes them vulnerable to damage in the first place.
One way is to make sure that nerve cells can generate the energy they need to work properly. If nerves don't have enough energy they die. In MS, the energy system in cells doesn't work properly, so we need to work out what goes wrong and how to fix it.
The environment around nerves is important too. When myelin is damaged, debris can build up and cause inflammation. We need to clear up this debris so nerves have a safe environment and enough space for myelin repair.
In MS, the system that nerves use to transport important molecules to where they're needed can go wrong. Finding out how to stop these traffic jams could also restore some function
Neuroprotection trials are underway
There are many different aspects of neuroprotection to work on, but we're already having success in clinical trials.
The MS-STAT1 trial tested whether simvastatin, commonly used to lower cholesterol, could reduce the loss of nerve cells. We found that simvastatin was able to reduce brain shrinkage. This suggests it can protect nerves and has the potential to slow or stop disability progression.
We're excited to now be running the definitive trial to confirm these encouraging results. The MS-STAT2 trial started recruiting last year and we're looking for over 1000 people with secondary progressive MS to take part. Over 600 people are already taking part - but we need more! Please visit the STAT2 website to find out more.
We won't have the results for a few years, but if it's successful, simvastatin could become the first neuroprotective treatment for MS.
The next research breakthrough is in reach
Your donation will help stop MS.
£30could process one blood sample, giving researchers crucial information about genes and the immune system.
£50could pay for an hour on a microscope, so scientists can study cells and tissue in greater detail and improve their understanding of the biology of MS.
£100could pay for half an hour of MRI use, so researchers can monitor the success of clinical trials and understand MS in more detail.
Every penny you give really does take us a step closer to stopping MS. Your donation will make a difference.
£10a month could pay for lab equipment like microscope slides to study the building blocks of MS
£20a month could pay for lab equipment like petri dishes to grow bacteria important for studying genetics
£30a month could process a blood sample to help us understand what causes MS, so we can stop it in its tracks
Your regular donation means we can keep funding world class MS research with confidence. Together we will stop MS.


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Are you feeling autumnal? Has the new season hit you yet? If you're already putting the thick duvet on the bed and adding blankets to the sofa, this interior styling post is for you! Here's how to get that cosy autumnal feeling in your own home, taking inspiration from Irish, Danish and American interiors…Read More


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When Shinsuke Takahashi moved from California to the Dallas area in late 2012, he was disappointed that there weren't any Japanese ramen noodle restaurants here.
Fast forward five years. "Now there are more than 20," Takahashi told The Dallas Morning News about the now popular Japanese gourmet dish once known as a cheap staple for college students.
Economic development leaders in North Texas jokingly cite that as one of Takahashi's legacies as he turns over the CEO post at NEC Corporation of America in Irving to take on a new role representing the company in the nation's capital.
Those same leaders are quick to add that Takahashi's arrival played a key role in attracting some 80 Japanese firms to Dallas-Fort Worth.
"Shin was instrumental in our conversations with Toyota, Kubota and OKI Data," said Sarah Carabias-Rush, vice president at the Dallas Regional Chamber, where her mandate is to recruit international firms to the region. The three Japanese corporations all moved their North American headquarters to D-FW in the last year.
Sure, North Texas' skilled talent pool and the Lone Star State's business-friendly reputation are important in corporate recruitment. But, the way Takahashi saw it, families figure prominently in most big Japanese corporate moves.
Being an expat himself, Takahashi understands the fears and concerns of Japanese executives who are typically in the U.S. for three to five years.
"Foreign assignment is a tough thing, particularly for a family member. Families are not prepared for the language, different culture, and that's huge," Takahashi said. "And once families have a difficult time to adjust, that has a huge impact on business execution."
Those concerns came into play when Toyota was looking at the region for its North America headquarters. Several weeks before the announcement was made, a senior human resources executive met with Takahashi, wanting to make sure that Japanese expat families would feel at home in D-FW.
"They were moving from the Los Angeles area, which has a large Japanese population," Takahashi said. The Toyota executive specifically wanted to make sure that children would be able to keep up with the Japanese education system, especially since most families would return to Japan in a few years.
When Takahashi told the executive about a Japanese-language supplementary school run by the Dallas Japanese Association, he wanted assurance that the school could accommodate all the new children the automaker's relocation would bring.
Much like schools, economic development recruiters also realized that Japanese grocery stores and restaurants would be necessary to make expat families to feel at home.
"We can joke about it, but it really is important," said Carabaias-Rush of the regional chamber. "It is an important piece of the puzzle."
After the Toyota relocation, Takahashi flagged New York and southern California as fertile grounds for North Texas to target. And he helped organize events in those markets to make sure senior Japanese executives were aware of D-FW as a desirable relocation city.
Those efforts seem to be paying off, according to chamber officials. Japanese firms with local operations now total 190. And with popular Japanese supermarket chain Mitsuwa opening stores in Plano, the region is even more attractive to Japanese firms now.
As for Takahashi, it's time for his own relocation to Washington, D.C. After leading NEC's North American headquarters for close to five years, he will now be its chairman and head the firm's government relations unit. Masahiro Ikeno, who managed NEC's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is taking over as the CEO and president for U.S. operations.
"Big shoes to fill," said Dale Petroskey, the regional chamber's CEO.


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Isnt it interesting how much a seemingly simple project take on a looong life of its own. Guess Im lucky thats never happened to me. 🙄🤪
Glad to hear youre healing and back in action!
Regarding the six volt starter in a 12 volt system; back in my days at a VW shop in the mid-70s, one of our customers ran his six volt starter set up like you described and I dont recall any problems. Im looking forward to reading more about this project.
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