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Sick of storing your Flexo inside the vacuum cleaner bag? This is the perfect solution, complete with dividers for keeping everything where it should be.
Suitable for the Builder and Inventor sets.
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Now, as I sit to write this review I do wonder how I can meet the minimum of 200 words writing about a plastic container?! We're going to give it a good shot!
I recently received one of these Flexo small heavy-duty plastic storage bins in my review parcel. I had previously been lucky enough to receive a free Flexo kit through a Say What giveaway and had gifted it to my partner's niece who absolutely loved it. So much in fact that her Mum was researching Flexo and where to buy it soon after as it gave her another challenge on top of the lego that she enjoys. When I saw that this storage container was up for review I thought it would be perfect to give her to store her pieces in when she had finished creating.
When I first got the box out of my parcel the first thing I noticed is that it is made of a very sturdy plastic. Some storage containers can be very flimsy and not stand up to the treatment kids can give them. I love all of the different spaces within it - especially the little extra shelf that fits on top of the top compartment. There is definitely plenty of little spaces to put all of the little things. The only suggestion that my partner's niece had for it was to have something in the lid where she could slip in the instruction book to keep with the set. That way, if she wants to make the intended animal from the kit she could. She thought then if she got others she could have a different storage box for each of them, and store them with their instructions too (I think she is a little organiser just like me!).
I am actually a little bit jealous of this container! I make handmade jewellery and have lots of little pieces around the place, and I think these containers would be perfect for this purpose too! And at only $4.95 they are far more worth it than many craft type containers on the market! I think it is a fantastic idea to have their own containers that suit their own product.
We were lucky to get to review the flexo Small Heavy-Duty Plastic Storage Bin along with the flexo and the domes. This worked perfect as we then had something to store all our flexo pieces in and keep it all tidy. This box comes with 6 large compartments some the middle one having a divided you can remove to make a larger compartment, ontop of two of the compartments is a orange container with another 5 mini compartments which I have found perfect for the different size tendons (4 compartments) and the tools in another small one.
I have filled on of the middle ones with the domes as it seemed to be one of the larger compartments to fit that many domes. Once the stingray is pulled apart will see what we put where but it seems to be able to fit everything even I haven't filled it all yet. The lid is easy to open and close with this orange tab at the end and the hinges seem solid aswell. I feel if the kids dropped it I wont have flexo all over the floor and running to beat the 1 and 2 year old to it.
The one thing that would be cool is a little draw, or a pocket on the lid or something to store the instructions that come in the kits, at the moment I have one on top of the compartments but I know more than 2 and the lid might not close well. But that is a minor set back. But I think if the kids get there way with more sets we might have to upgrade to a bigger box. The price is really good for a box and I'm very happy to pay that.
We received the Small Heavy-Duty Plastic Storage Bin alongside the crab Ocean Life kit and the Box of Domes. Now, how much can be said about a plastic container? Well quite a bit actually when this storage container is actually one of the best I have come across!
Let's start at the price point. Just a smidge under $5, and I was very impressed with how sturdy it is! Not any of this flimsy and easy to break plastic. High quality (proudly) made in New Zealand plastic all around with a very impressive clip to open and close the container. With its non-slip grip bubbles and slightly flicking out orange clip, it made it very easy to open, even with one hand when the other is occupied holding onto the little crab structure.
The compartments inside are great with 5/6 large sections (you can separate the largest compartment to make 2) and then a little lift out part with another 5 sections on that. Plenty of room for all the little pieces of crab building to help separate the different colours and shapes and make the constructing much easier.
I am very tempted to buy this brand of storage containers for my kids' other 'bits and pieces'! Not only can it hold the little pieces of Flexo building set so they aren't forced to spend a long time under the couch or in the vacuum, but it's also great for small important Lego pieces, beads for our crafting and the little sister (who is 3), also managed to take off with it for a little bit and was organising her LOL doll accessories in it! I would love another of this size to put in the car and add some first aid bits and pieces to after seeing how sturdy it really is.
I was a little perplexed however at the front, where it stated that the storage container was suited for 8 years and over, as opposed to the Ocean Life kit that is suited to ages 7 and over.
I will start by saying how surprised I am that the Flexo Small Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Bin is priced at only $4.95! That is amazing, Flexo you've outdone yourselves by providing a top quality product, at a reasonable price that is a dream come true for someone like me who is always attempting to put order into my son's Lego room (and all other odds and ends two little boys seem to accumulate). This is the perfect size for little lego people, hands, heads, torsos and all other bits that come off and more often than not end up in the vacuum cleaner. This is so easy to open, the dividers allow flexibility in how to use the spaces and with the lid going all the way back all the compartments are easy to get to. The box seals in a manner that when tipped over nothing falls out of the compartments they have been put into - that is important when you don't want the blue coloured blocks touching the red coloured blocks... which often occurs.
There are 6 compartments and a removable tray that has 5 compartments - which is proving perfect for many solutions in our household. The lid is clear so you can see exactly what you are looking for if you have a number of Flexo Storage Bins. I have a husband who has decided this is perfect for his fishing gear - if he wants to keep a small tackle box handy, he is filling this with the necessary lures, etc. so he can grab it and go when asked to head out on a moments notice. That is a happy place for the men in this house, a fishing rod and tackle - so I imagine we will have more than a few of these Flexo Storage Bins helping keep life organised.
This box is durable and appears like it will have a long life of use rather than being a disposable option. We are always trying to minimise plastic in our home but a storage box like this one, with so many benefits, will be long lasting and is well worth the price. We will be expanding our range of Flexo Storage boxes to see if the medium and large Flexo boxes can help us remain organised.
Flexo, you have amazed me again. We love Flexo building blocks in this house and the small heavy-duty plastic storage bin has become a must have of mine.
Flexo has many small parts as we have discovered and we needed to find something suitable to store these in. I saw the Flexo small heavy-duty plastic storage bin up for review and thought, well it is a Flexo product. I'm not sure what I was expecting from a plastic storage box but was interested to see if it was any different to other plastic storage boxes.
It arrived and on opening the box I saw inside the Flexo storage box. It definitely looks heavy-duty. I started exploring the box. It has the warnings on the top relating to the Flexo product which I thought was a good idea as if someone who does not know Flexo finds the box they will be aware that there are small parts. Also as always love the Proudly made in New Zealand. It also contains the Flexo name and details so you know how to get more when required.
This box has 6 main compartments and a removal tray with five small compartments that sits on top of two of the main compartments. One of the main compartments has a removal divider for larger items. The hingers seem strong and are along the shorter end with a orange opening clip at the other. It has a frosted/clear plastic top which I like as I can still see whats inside.
I loaded up the blocks that I thought that would test the box the most, the domes and tendons. I seperated the domes into colours in the smaller removable tray and placed the tendons in one of the larger compartments. Then I turned it upside down and gave it a good shake. This is what I would expect to be the least of what the kids will do to the box. It held everything perfectly. Not one tendon or dome was out of place. No more serching through a box to find that small block in that colour you want.
I love this box. It is perfect for the Flexo range. It will be a great addition to any set purchased and at $4.95 it is a life saver to stop those little bits getting everywhere. When I need more storage for our Flexo blocks I am going to purchase another one of the Flexo boxes..
I have a love-hate relationship with lego, I love that it helps my son express his creativity but it hurts like nothing on earth to stand on so when I saw the flexo ocean kits to review I was excited to try but a bit hesitant until I saw that I could also get a storage box so hopefully no bits to stand on.
I was happy to see that the box had divisions in it so that the different parts could easily be kept separate and not be a big jumble of parts so that my sons shouldn't lose interest in the kits too easily. I liked that the lid was a flip top kind of lid so it couldn't be separated from the box and get lost. It looks like a good strong plastic and the information on the sticker is good to know. It kind of reminds me of a tool box or a fishing box. Being New Zealand made is another bonus, great to support New Zealand businesses.
I have one suggestion, have somewhere to put the instructions as my son wanted to keep the instructions in case he wants to build the stingray again but he wants to be sure not to lose it so he has put it on top of the box under the lid but it would be great if there was somewhere to store the instructions for later use.
We received the small heavy-duty plastic storage container to review along with the Flexo stingray and a box of Flexo domes. The kids thought that it was just a normal storage container at first and then the oldest one spotted the Flexo label on top and then was quite excited that there was designated storage for the new Flexo. The orange latches are easy to open and close but feel secure once shut, I don't think if the container was dropped that it would pop open as it feels nice and sturdy.
The kids separated everything out in the different compartments and the removable container. The Flexo domes have been separated out due to colour, and there are spots for the spare parts and the two multitools. The container slots onto the bookcase nicely, and I like how the lid is see-through so you can see into the box easily. This would come in handy if your Flexo collection grew and you had a few containers, that way you don't need to open them all to see what is inside.
The bottom of the box says that it is number 5 recyclable, I'm not sure if my local recycling picks that up or not but as the box is so strong I don't think that this would be an issue anytime soon. There are also pictures of other uses for your container on the bottom which includes using for fishing as a tackle box, a toolbox and as a first aid kit so it does have many uses if you found somewhere else to store your Flexo or if you would prefer to use the cardboard box that it is packaged in.
I had never heard of Flexo before seeing the products on the KIWIreviews website, so was intrigued, and to see that Flexo even had storage bins was wonderful. Ever since I can remember I have always had a passion for storage (weird I know, and my home still has some clutter.) With three young children it is essential that I have containers to store their various toys, especially bricks, so they do not get spread around the house, only to end up in my vacuum cleaner bag. When I requested some Flexo to review, I thought it would be a clever idea to also request a storage bin, thankfully I was lucky enough to receive some Flexo and a bin.
When the storage bin arrived I was puzzled with how I was going to have much to write about, however, once I started inspecting the bin I found a few things to write about. Firstly I liked how sturdy the box felt, while not being very heavy, the hinges that hold the lid on are well made, and they seem like they will be resilient to the lid being opened numerous times. The main part of the bin is black plastic, with a clear plastic lid held on with hinges. To open the box you just pull the latch up, and to securely close the lid you pull the latch down until it clicks. This particular bin measures 15.6 x 22.8 x 5.8cm in size, and is deceivingly large inside. The inside consists of a large compartment in the centre, which includes a divider to make it into two smaller compartments if you wish. Above this section are two compartments with a short divider which only goes half way up, this is to allow for the separate orange tray which is removable. This tray consists of 5 smaller compartments (3 on top and 2 below,) we have chosen to store our various Flexo multi-tools in the two longer sections. At the bottom of the bin there are two more compartments, however these ones have the divider going all the way up, this has been chosen to store the Flexo domes in.
Overall I am very happy with the performance and design of this bin, this will be ideal for keeping the various tendons, bricks, and domes safely stored away, especially from younger family members.
I look forward to getting more Flexo products in the future so we can expand our collection, and subsequently purchase more of these storage bins.
My oh my what can I say while I thought I may not have much to say about a simple storage container I ended up having many thoughts on why this small flexo storage container was so great. What I soon discovered with flexo is there are lots and lots of tiny parts that can easily get left lying around after my 6 year old son Cai has had a building session with the flexo inventor set. I had no need to come up with a storage solution to keep everything all together because flexo had already come up with that for me!!
The tendons were my main concern for losing track of as some of them are absolutely teeny tiny, the removal orange top tray has all the seperate compartments to store each of the different sized tendons keeping them seperate with cordoned off compartments. This was my absolute favourite feature, when you are on a roll with an idea using the inventor system kit it is such a neccessity to have all the different sizes neatly in the right place for quick accessibility. As it lifts out you can take it out of the main storage box to a place more convenient for you while you are building which is also fantastic.
Underneath this top storage you also have seperated compartments which we found handy for dividing up the different coloured bricks, and some of the different shapes. There was enough space for us to also store our flexo multitools so everything is tucked away tidily in one place making pack up a breeze for my boy and also allows him to tidily take the flexo from the lounge back to his bedrrom when he has finished playing. Being a smaller sized box we also thought this would be a great transport box for if he wanted to take his flexo on a sleepover at his grandparents house, would easily go in his overnight box without risking losing pieces.
I love the security of the latch system on this storage container, I have a one year old daughter who could find the tiniest speck of fluff on the floor and at this stage everything goes in the mouth, as flexo pieces like lego are relatively small I have to ensure when my older children are playing with or storing the pieces she doesn't get hold of them. The storage container is great to have them all kept in one place but the latch is super secure and difficult for younger children to open themselves. She can find the container left lying around but even then she can't get to any of the pieces stored safely in side.
These are a great price for how convenient they are for storing your flexo pieces and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to start their flexo collection. I think we may need to also get the larger storage container as our collection grows as I found these smaller ones were just big enough to hold one of the inventor sets, but we weren't likely to be able to fit much else in it.
I was not looking forward to reviewing the storage bin so I deliberately left it till last in case I came up with some brilliant observation. After all, what can you really say about what is effectively an empty box with a lid? How creative can you get? The children agreed. They could not think of anything either.
Well, much to our surprise, this turned out to be one of the most useful toys they have ever had. In fact, I hesitate to call it a toy at all. It is like a miniature version of an adult's toolbox complete with "tradesman's" colours, sturdy construction, an interior that can be rearranged to suit the contents, and a price tag that is not going to blow anyone's budget. In short, it is the perfect accessory for the Flexo range.
When we first examined it, Mr Six asked why I had come home with the small one as it could not possibly fit all the new Flexo pieces. Again we were surprised. We managed to fit the parts for four different Flexo kits and still close the lid, and what is more, the pieces were all organised so they did not get mixed up. It is hard to imagine one adult and two children getting excited about a box, but that is exactly what happened.
The removable section was just right for the tendons; they could be kept separate from the larger pieces, and those tendons still attached to their membranes could be folded and stored in the cavity underneath. Larger pieces could be sorted by type and arranged in the roomier sections, and there was even enough space to tuck in a partially completed project. The middle section of the storage bin has a removable divider which can be taken out to make one big compartment or inserted to make two smaller sections. I ran into trouble with this as I was trying to insert it upside down - the flat edge goes to the top, not the bottom, but luckily Mr Nine put me right.
The children's mother had been watching the children organising their Flexo pieces in the box. She was delighted as she is always trying to get them to tidy up, and in her experience children are far more likely to put things away if they have a dedicated place for them. She also liked the labelling on the storage bin as it advises the appropriate age for children to start using it - according to this, it contains small parts so is best for children eight years and over. However, Miss Six is very safety conscious so neither her mother nor I would have any qualms about letting her use it. It does vary from child to child, but it is useful that this information is included for someone who might be buying for a child they do not know. And finally, my daughter was delighted to see that the container is recyclable so if it did happen to break it could be disposed of properly. Not that we are expecting it to break. It looks pretty durable to us!
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Cannabidiol or CBD oil is an ideal plant-based supplement that has incredible medicinal properties. To this date, researchers are continuing to discover more and more therapeutic benefits from consuming CBD Oil.
Its broad range of positive health impact includes pain relief and prevention of epileptic seizures. It is also widely being used now to generate calm and help cure anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
CBD Oil is also known to promote better sleep health and pave the way for better cardiovascular health through lower blood pressure.
But like any other supplement, CBD Oil also has its share of side effects.
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While CBD Oil is non-addictive and non-psychoactive, it still bears some risks of possible side effects for too much ingestion. These adverse health effects are nowhere near the side effects of using other plant-based supplements, and mainstream pharmaceutical drugs, but it can be unpleasant too.
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2. Gastro-Intestinal upset – Stomach upset is a common side effect of any medication. For instance, even the most common medicines can cause stomach pains when the user takes it on an empty stomach. If in case the stomach becomes upset during the initial intake, try to dial down the next dose and observe how the body reacts for at least seven days. Adjust dosing accordingly.
3. Dry Mouth can be a result of taking too much CBD. When the user feels thirsty all the time and thinks that his Mouth may have dried up, then he might have ingested way too much CBD. This can be remedied by lessening future intake until the body reacts as desired.
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5. Drowsiness is yet another unpleasant side effect of too much CBD oil in one's system. While a significant chunk of users utilizes CBD as a natural and plant-based sleep aid, not everyone would like to feel drowsy. Feeling dizzy or drowsy early on in the day impedes the daily tasks of a user. When drowsiness is felt and traced to too much CBD use, it is best to downscale on the dose. Observe if drowsiness can still be felt following the changes, and note it so that one could prevent it in the future.
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Armed with nothing more than his fists, Dinko "The Destroyer" Valev patrols his property and surrounding areas on the Bulgarian-Turkish border, chasing down Muslim border jumpers and performing citizen's arrests before notifying Bulgarian police to come and take away the illegals. Dinko has arrested over 20 invaders so far and hopes to arrest even more.
The police arrived about an hour and a half after Dinko notified them: "An hour and a half I am standing as a guard over them to keep them on the ground."
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Dinko Valev from the city of Yambol has caught 20+ migrants in the last few months while driving his ATV in the rural areas near the city. The latest and biggest group he faced yesterday.
The spot in near the border with Turkey. Dinko and his friend went to ride their ATVs, "Suddenly someone jumped out of the bushes in front of me, I did not know he was a migrant at first, I stopped and got off the ATV to see what's going on, he rushed me trying to take me down, possibly to steal the ATV. I punched him a couple of times and he went down, I kicked him 3 times for good measure and he started yelling some "allah-mallah. He was dressed with torn shoes, jacket, jeans and a backpack"
11 more men come out of the woods, plus 3 women and 1 child. All of them from Syria, by their own words. Dinko continues his story "all of the men coming out of the woods started rushing me aggressively, to fight, to crush, I fought the first 3 and put them on the ground bleeding, the others gave up after seeing that. One of them had a sharp object, maybe a screwdriver. I know English perfectly, I told them that if they do not lay on the ground immediately I will kill one of them"…. (reported asks him if they followed the order)… "of course they did, wouldn't you do it, if you knew you would die otherwise?"
All of the three groups he has caught so far were young men exclusively. "I chased one of them for 2 kilometers. The others gave up quickly, they were scrawny physically, but this one guy ran away, eventually falling into a big puddle, almost drowned himself. Those people are very aggressive, they have nothing to lose, they have left family and home behind, we are in serious danger to be wiped out if we let them in."
Border police spokeswoman Lora Lyubenova says the authorities welcome information from citizens about criminal activity – including illegal border crossings – but only the police have the authority to detain and arrest people.
Last year more than a million people used the "Western Balkan route" to enter the European Union though only 31,000 are known to have entered Bulgaria.
The Helsinki Committee has asked prosecutors to investigate Valev, pointing out that he bragged on national television about committing half a dozen crimes: assault and battery, making death threats, unlawful detention, inciting ethnic hatred and inciting ethnic violence.
Valev says he was acting in self-defense after a Syrian man tried to stab him.
Several other Syrian men then became aggressive, Valev says, so he then used force to subdue them as well.
When Valev was taken in for questioning by police, a crowd of protesters gathered outside shouting "Dinko is a hero!" and "We don't want migrants!"


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I know I said I would have a post up last night, but I was too engrossed in last week's True Blood to write. Besides I had to catch up before tomorrow's episode. I did write most of this review yesterday though. By the way, look for lots of reviews in the coming days as I try to catch up before the semester begins on 8/29. On to the main event...
Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel is subtitled "A Comic Drama." It is the follow up to the critically acclaimed Fun Home, which I reviewed here. This time instead of recounting her relationship with her father, Bechdel goes into the much more complicated relationship with her mother. (And of course, the title is a play on the children's classic of the same name where a bird searches for its mother.) And instead of a color pallet of blue, white and black, Bechdel uses red, white, and black. Here is an example of her style, storytelling technique, and the color pallet:
I need to say right now that, much like with Fun Home, I really like how Bechdel keeps the color pallet minimized. Even with only the 1 main color, she is able to draw emotionally engaging pictures. Also by choosing a different color for Are You My Mother? she distinguishes the books from each other, while also pairing them as single color works. This is a great example of the extra level of enjoyment a graphic novel can add for the reader. When we are looking at the very best graphic novelists, they are able to use their pictures to tell the story as much as the words.
In terms of the story, itself, it definitely seems to flow less naturally from Bechdel. In fact, she alludes to the fact that she feels she might be trying too hard to tell the story of her relationship with her mother. But that is sort of the point. In an attempt to gain a closer relationship with her mother, Bechdel recounts her many years of therapy and her own search into the history of psychoanalysis. She struggles to improve their relationship, and we struggle along with her.
This work has a feminist theme which may draw in some readers or repel others. For me it was something I noticed, but since she carries it throughout, I felt like it worked. It was not preachy, and since it is a brand of feminism from the lesbian point of view, I felt reading it was a learning opportunity for me to see the world from a different viewpoint.
Like in Fun Home, here Bechdel also jumps around in time as she tells the story. I think it is more than last time though. To frame each new chapter, she starts with a dream. Then, the chapter comes from her analysis of that dream. This means the story flows from past to present, to middle of the story to back to present very fluidly. Again, with the pictures there to guide you, it is easier to follow along. Seeing how old or young Bechdel or her mother look helps you to "place" each section of the story. Without pictures, this storytelling technique could be a disaster. Kudos to Bechdel for using the illustrations to her advantage in her storytelling technique.
In lesser hands this could have become a whining, why me? tome; but Bechdel's willingness to bare her soul and her actions from the honorable to the detestable in equal measure, make this a book worth a look.
If you are looking for a layered, and complex story about a mother-daughter relationship, Are You My Mother? is a good choice. Bechdel digs deep into her soul and combines her art, love of literature, and intense faith in psychoanalysis to tell this excruciatingly personal story.
Three Words That Describe This Book: mother-daughter relationships, layered, emotionally charged
Readalikes: Bechdel mentions many of her creative inspirations for this graphic novel over and over again. Specifically, readers may want to read some Virginia Woolf or psychotherapist Donald Winnicot. Personally, I am not a fan of either person, but I skimmed those parts and got the gist of everything. I understand the point she is trying to make. Some readers though, may really want to pursue their work in great detail.
For memoirs about complicated mother-daughter relationships, I would suggest The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Why Be Normal When You Can Be Happy? by Jeanette Winterson.
For more graphic novels, both fiction and nonfiction that are aimed at an adult audience, please consult this list I made. There is also this post where I linked to a graphic novel reading list for college students, but that list is not annotated.


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It's a familiar story: You rush to the airport, you fidget in a slow-moving security line, you sprint to the gate — only to discover that the flight is delayed. And no one is saying why or how long. Or worse, the flight has been canceled. DOT Department of Transportation is now considering new regulations that would require the major airlines to give the public prompt notice of delays, cancellations, and updates for domestic flights — although what "prompt" means, and how this information can best get to travelers are open questions.
This post will tell you more about what the problems have been, and what solutions DOT Department of Transportation is considering – and alert you to questions DOT particularly wants people to comment on.
In 2009, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), 10-11% of flights nationwide were more than 30 minutes late in departing or arriving. (These percentages vary a lot by airport and carrier. Check out the data.) When timely information about delays and cancellations isn't available, passengers can't make decisions about alternate travel plans, and people dropping off or picking up passengers make pointless trips to the airport or face long waits that could have been avoided.
Major US airlines would be required to promptly notify people of flight cancellations, or delays of 30 minutes or more on domestic flights. (These airlines account for about 90% of all domestic passengers. See the list.) If the flight was further delayed by 30 minutes or more, additional notice would have to be given.
DOT is currently thinking that "prompt" means "as soon as possible, but no later than 30 minutes after the carrier becomes aware or should have become aware of a change in the status of the flight." The airline would have to provide the information by all the means it generally uses to notify passengers — e.g., website, telephone notices, gate display screens and announcements. DOT Department of Transportation is not currently planning to require any new or additional forms of getting the information out.
For information methods controlled by someone else (e.g., general arrival/departure information boards at airports), the airlines' responsibility would be to get status updates to the appropriate person in charge within 30 minutes.
Is a 30-minute delay the right trigger for update requirements? How important is it for consumers to get information about shorter delays? Would having to provide such information unreasonably burden carriers? (Based on BTS data, the majority of domestic flights arrive or depart within 14 minutes of their scheduled time.)
Does requiring the updates within 30 minutes of when the information becomes available to the carrier give passengers enough lead time? Could carriers reasonably be expected to act faster?
Should DOT Department of Transportation specify the methods carriers have to use for updates, rather than leaving it up to each airline?
Should more flights be covered by the notification requirement? The current proposal would not apply to smaller US carriers, or to any international flights of either US or foreign carriers.
See what DOT Department of Transportation said on this issue: NPRM Section 10.
See the proposed rule text on this issue: Section 234.11.
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Hair flies when teenage Olivia Warren, who is totally bald due to a medical condition called alopecia, is convinced by her ex-beauty queen mother to enter a beauty pageant. This movie was filmed in Indiana.
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Infectious Hazard Management Recruitment 2018/2019 | Guidelines and How To Apply for the Infectious Hazard Management Recruitment.
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Officer
Ref Id: 1805331
Location: Abuja
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 12 months
Job Posting: Aug 27, 2018, 12:20:58 PM
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time
Objectives of the Programme
- The mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
Description of Duties
Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected. The incumbent will carry out the following duties:
- Make recommendations and give guidance on relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected as well as non-affected areas to prevent and/or control cause of excess morbidity and mortality.
- In close collaboration with other technical teams, provide technical assistance on vaccination, enhanced surveillance, infection control (including personal protection), enhanced sanitation and hygiene, increased provision of water and/or nutrients, prepositioning of drugs and medical supplies, vector control etc.
- Request the activation of technical experts' networks at global or regional level to characterize the pathogen and the disease in case of unknown infection.
- Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
- Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the national strategies and workplans pertaining to the prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential or infectious risks and the implementation of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards, interventions in high-risks groups and recommend measures for special attention, ensuring compliance with organization-wide IHM strategies.
- In close collaboration with the risk assessment, health information management and other teams from the Regional office and HQ, monitor the early prevention, detection, verification, assessment and investigation of any risks of outbreaks and the dissemination of data related to the occurrence of outbreaks.
- Adapt IHM global policies, concepts, tools and strategies and manage their implementation at the country level, for the prevention and, where feasible, elimination of diseases/epidemic risks. Work with the Ministry of Health, NCDC and Partners, to improve approaches and methods of controlling epidemics in different epidemiological situations.
- Conduct the periodic reporting of infectious hazards activities, support the information systems and the monitoring facilitating integration with the national health information systems, as required.
- Contribute to the surveillance and risk analysis of infectious diseases; participate in the rapid response teams responsible for the rapid investigation of alerts, field risk assessments and early detection and response.
- Ensure that risk communication messages are technically sound and socio-culturally appropriate to induce, engage and empower stakeholders in the prevention, mitigation and control of infectious hazards.
Required Qualifications
- Essential: First University degree in Medicine, Public Health or Health related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology or in infectious diseases.Advanced University Degree in public health or health related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Essential: At least 5 years working experience in planning, developing and implementing the control and prevention of infectious diseases programme including outbreak prevention and control, infectious hazard management and/or dangerous pathogens.
- Desirable: Working experience in related areas with WHO, other UN agencies or other recognizedinternational organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge of infectious diseases, particularly in infectious disease epidemiology, prevention or control, clinical management and significant practical application of this knowledge in an international context.
- Proven ability to coordinate with the government, manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.
- Ability to formulate clear comprehensive strategies and plans.
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- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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She pointed to a hill through the window. "The farthest point west is on the other side of that hill, and we can't see it from here. " Thóra and Kata stared at the hill as if hoping to see through it. Then Thóra nodded slowly. " Vigdís shrugged. Thóra continued, "As far as I recall, there were two plots of farmland owned by two brothers, but one of them died childless so the other one inherited it. Then he merged them into one. That would explain the question of access. Generally there's only one driveway up to each farm, not two.
Now she faced a problem, because there was no handle on it. Pulling her sleeve over her right hand, she opened the drawer by tugging it from underneath. It contained two books: the New Testament and a leather-bound diary with Birna's name on it. At last she had found something useful. Still using her sleeve, Thóra fished the book up out of the drawer. She flipped it open. Bingo. The pages were filled with neat handwriting. Thóra grinned, but then her smile vanished. She could hear noises in the corridor, just outside the door.
MY SOUL TO TAKE 39 He cleared his throat. "As I told you, the description could fit the architect Birna, but it's much too general to say for certain. " He stretched toward the window behind him. "Don't you find it hot in here? " Jónas was afraid that sweat would start pouring from his brow to complete the picture of a guilty man. The police officers exchanged a look. They seemed to be keeping their cool in spite of being clad in full regalia, black uniforms with gold braid. Ignoring the stifling heat in the room, they had not taken off their jackets.


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Expanding Supportive Recovery addresses the need to increase available 2nd stage supportive recovery facilities enabling men to pursue a drug free life while going to school or working within a structured environment. This campaign will result in another 10 bed quality, long-term recovery facility for Surrey and the province.
The need specifically for 2nd Stage Supportive Recovery arises due to the length of time required for recovery. Each person must find the combination of healing methods that works for them, but there is no magic pill. We know from our experience that the healing process is long, and requires patience and dedication. Any large breakthrough requires an integration in to the person's life, which can take years. The right recipe of inner work and environmental conditions must be in place.
Individuals progress through drug addiction treatment at various rates, so there is no predetermined length of treatment. However, research has shown unequivocally that good outcomes are contingent on adequate treatment length. Generally, for residential or outpatient treatment, participation for less than 90 days is of limited effectiveness, and treatment lasting significantly longer is recommended for maintaining positive outcomes. (National Institute of Health)
People can and do recover from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, especially when the right treatments, services and supports are available. These services can include early identification and intervention, peer support, mutual aid, outreach and engagement, harm reduction, specialized treatment, relapse prevention and continuing care - all of which are available through the Realistic Success Recovery Society.


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Kia Ora and welcome to Youthtown, your happy place!
Why stay at home when you can have more fun building experience and qualifications with new friends? Whether you're into creative, tech, sport, outdoors, adventure or just social activities, there's something for you.
And we're smoke, drug and alcohol free!
Select your local Youthtown to see what's on (and to book) these holidays or after school.
Activity Sessions at Youth Hubs :
Typically FREE thanks to funding, Youth Hubs are where all the action is, after school and holidays.
This is an opportunity to have a go at a wide range of activities alongside experienced Youth Coordinators. Plus it's so much more fun to learn/experience something when you're with others.
We make sure there's a mix of physical/outdoor adventure, creative arts and social/life skills, so in the morning you couldl be blo-carting and the afternoon you could be doing a mural, with more of the week to look forward to. (view generic flyer here)
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Workshops :
Typically FREE thanks to funding, Youthtown's workshops are about tapping into our networks of experts so that you can build specific skills and gain formal recognition on completion.
The content is designed for your age group to be relevant, interactive and fun, covering topics that aren't always taught in schools and you've told us are needed. Best of all, they can help you get closer to the job or further education you want in the near future.
Workshops like Financial literacy and Learner's licence will set you up for life. Other workshops like our creative or fitness ones give you the chance to immerse yourself in something you're really into, with like-minded new friends.
Volunteering on our programmes for 5-12's involves being treated as one of our staff, with all the training that goes with this. (view flyer here).
See what's on near you! (example Auckland flyer here and generic Workshops flyer here)
Camps and Tramps :
Typically FREE thanks to funding, Youthtown's Camps and Tramps are life-changing. They are run by staff that know how to ensure everyone has the best time, while unlocking your hidden potential.
Because we have access to the most amazing parts of New Zealand and we have our own lodge (central North Island), there are plenty of places to explore together.
The themes are : Snow, Adventure, Leadership, Squad, Sport, Enviro and include transport. Many on the snow/outdoor adventure camps have never seen snow before, but can snowboard by the end of the trip. Our South Island team make the most of their special access to DoC land. See one of their videos (here).
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Prince George & Princess Charlotte's First Christmas Card Together — Adorable Pic
OMG this is TOO CUTE! Prince George and Princess Charlotte look absolutely adorable in their very first Christmas card together, with parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, proudly looking on. Check out the Royal Family's holiday pic here!
Princess Charlotte is making her Christmas card debut! The newborn and her brother, Prince George, along with parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, look like the perfect family in their holiday card, released on Dec. 18. So cute!
Proud mama, Kate, flashes a huge smile while holding her six-month-old daughter on her lap, and Charlotte is SO obedient grinning for the camera. And George is turning into the sweetest little gentleman, wearing blue shorts and a sweater with collared shirt underneath, and flashing a huge, open-mouthed grin while standing next to his baby sis. The Duke of Cambridge can't help but give his family an adoring look while crouching down to be at the kids' level. We love it!
The setting for the photo is absolute perfection, with the sprawling yard and colorful trees as the perfect backdrop. And it's obvious that the pic was taken totally candidly, with the children's toy train on the ground, and Princess Charlotte's shoe on the ground after falling off her feet.
This is only the second official portrait of the family as a foursome, and it definitely looks like things are going splendidly at home with two kids under one roof. William and Kate loved the photo SO much, that even though it was originally for their own private use, they decided to make it public. And we're so glad they did! "The Duke and Duchess are hugely appreciative of all the warm messages they have received about their family this year and are very much looking forward to thier first Christmas as a family of four," a spokesperson for Kensington Palace said in a statement.
It's such an exciting time for these proud parents, as two-and-a-half-year-old George will begin nursery school starting in January. First, though, will come the holidays, which the family will spend at their country home, Anmer Hall, on Sandringham Estate. We can't wait to see more photos of these adorable kids!
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Allergan Korea said Tuesday that it has started re-marketing Ozurdex (ingredient: dexamethasone), a steroid eye implant for macular edema.
|Allergan's steroid eye implant for macular edema Ozurdex
The company had recalled a batch of its product after detecting a foreign substance in some products in October last year. Allergan completed all of its corrective and preventive measures to ensure that no relevant issues arise.
Allergan won local approval for Ozurdex in 2011.
With the relaunch, the company will be able to treat patients with macular edema, postinflammatory noninfectious uveitis, and diabetic macular edema after branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) or central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).
Also, Ozurdex became the only treatment to receive insurance benefits for macular edema and diabetic macular edema after BRVO from December last year.
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The 12-month study tested the dexamethasone intravitreal implant in 71 patients with macular edema following BRVO, who has had the disease for less than three months. In a week after the treatment, patients had 70 percent of the maximum treatment response (visual improvement and reduction of macular edema).
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8 Of The Weirdest Facts About Russia That Are Hard To Believe
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Russia is always a mystery for us. Here are some lesser known facts about Russia that will make us think.
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1 In an event named Bubble Baba, Russians use inflatable s3xdolls to swim down the Vuoska Rapids!
2 Their addiction to Vodka is famous. Some Russian school teachers are even paid in vodka, just because of their addiction to the holy water!
3 Russian likes it to be clean. They aren't allowed to drive a dirty car. It is a serious crime!
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4 The mayor of Megion, in western Siberia, banned 'making excuses' in the town. Someone please bring this ban in US too!
5 Russians get a day off every year on 12th September to go intimate with their mates. Moreover, there are special rewards for the ladies who deliver their baby after nine months. Insane!
6 In Russia, you are simply not allowed to talk about gay people to your children. Russians are so liberal!
7 Russians are known to drink 4.8 gallons of alcohol per year on an average. For a reference, the amount is just double of what doctors consider harmful for human consumption.
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What your dentists in Westland want you to know
You don't have to use tobacco products to have oral cancer. In fact, about 42,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancer this year, according to the American Dental Association. That's why oral cancer screening as part of your yearly dental examination is so important. Your dentists at Carey & Aylwood in Westland, MI, want to share the facts about oral cancer screening.
Oral cancer screening is a valuable tool to help detect oral cancer in its earliest stages. Diagnosis of tissue abnormalities and precancerous tissue at an early stage leads to earlier treatment and a better outcome for you. It's important to get treatment as early as possible because unfortunately, oral cancer has a five-year survival rate of only 64 percent.
Oral cancer screening is important, and it's also easy. During your regularly scheduled dental examination, your dentist will visually check your soft tissue including:
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Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his death was an aggressive form of esophageal cancer. This disease, which is related to oral cancer, may not get as much attention as some others. Yet Becker's name is the latest addition to the list of well-known people whose lives it has cut short—including actor Humphrey Bogart, writer Christopher Hitchens, and TV personality Richard Dawson.
As its name implies, esophageal cancer affects the esophagus: the long, hollow tube that joins the throat to the stomach. Solid and liquid foods taken into the mouth pass through this tube on their way through the digestive system. Worldwide, it is the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths.
Like oral cancer, esophageal cancer generally does not produce obvious symptoms in its early stages. As a result, by the time these diseases are discovered, both types of cancer are most often in their later stages, and often prove difficult to treat successfully. Another similarity is that dentists can play an important role in oral and esophageal cancer detection.
Many people see dentists more often than any other health care professionals—at recommended twice-yearly checkups, for example. During routine examinations, we check the mouth, tongue, neck and throat for possible signs of oral cancer. These may include lumps, swellings, discolorations, and other abnormalities—which, fortunately, are most often harmless. Other symptoms, including persistent coughing or hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and unexplained weight loss, are common to both oral and esophageal cancer. Chest pain, worsening heartburn or indigestion and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can also alert us to the possibility of esophageal cancer.
Cancer may be a scary subject—but early detection and treatment can offer many people the best possible outcome. If you have questions about oral or esophageal cancer, call our office or schedule a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine article "Oral Cancer."
Baseball legend Babe Ruth, President Ulysses S. Grant and George Harrison of the Beatles — these three notable people from different backgrounds and historical eras have a sad commonality — they all died from oral cancer. They are a reminder that regardless of one's wealth or fame, no one is immune from oral cancer and its deadly effects.
Like other cancers, oral cancer is characterized by abnormal cell growth capable of spreading into nearby tissue or other parts of the body. Although oral cancer accounts for less than 3% of all occurring cancers, it's among the most deadly: only 58% of oral cancer patients survive five years after treatment. This is mostly due to the difficulty of detecting oral cancer in its early stages; in fact, 30% of oral cancers have already spread (metastasized) when they're finally diagnosed.
Early detection through careful monitoring is the best strategy for defeating oral cancer. If you have a predisposing factor like a family history of oral cancer, then regular screenings during dental checkups are a must. During an exam we may be able to detect abnormalities (like unusual white spots on the gums or jaws) that may signal a cancer in a pre-cancerous or early stage. You also should be on the lookout for a persistent sore throat or hoarseness, lingering mouth pain, a painless lump in the mouth or on the neck, or ear pain on only one side.
There are also conditions or behaviors that may increase your risk for oral cancer, like using tobacco (both smoke and smokeless) or consuming alcohol. If you use tobacco you should consider quitting it altogether; you should consider cutting back on alcohol consumption if you're a moderate to heavy drinker. You should also avoid sexual behaviors that increase your chances of viral infection — research has found a link between oral cancer and the viral infection caused by the sexually-transmitted human papilloma virus (HPV 16).
Improving your nutrition can also reduce your cancer risk. A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables supplies the body with cancer-fighting nutrients, including antioxidants that protect cells from damage caused by carcinogens. Studies have shown this kind of diet consistently lowers the risk of oral and throat cancer, as well as cancers of the esophagus, breast, prostate, lung and colon.
If you would like more information on oral cancer, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Oral Cancer."