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Parents drop transgender bathroom suit after judge denies girls' right to 'visual bodily privacy'
PALATINE, Illinois, April 18, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) ― An Illinois parents' group has dropped its legal battle to keep males out of a school districts' female-only spaces.
According to the Chicago Herald Tribune, U.S. district judge Jorge Alonso approved the dismissal on Monday, ending the attempt of "Students and Parents for Privacy" to force Township High School District 211 to abandon its policy of allowing students who identify as "transgender" to choose to enter biologically opposite-sex washrooms and locker rooms.
At one point during the lawsuit, Alonso notoriously denied that teenage girls have the right not to be ogled while undressing. To students' arguments that they had a right to "bodily privacy that protects their partially or fully unclothed bodies," Alonso declared that the Supreme Court ruling on the matter referred to a right not to touched ― "physical bodily integrity" ― "not visual bodily privacy."
The Herald Tribune noted that a "transgender" student who has since graduated from high school is still suing District 211, "claiming its policies on locker room access were too restrictive."
A spokesman for District 211 confirmed that its policy would continue to support the choices of males who identify as girls over the modesty of females.
"The District will continue our practices of affirming and supporting the identity of our students with access to bathrooms and locker rooms" is how spokesman Tom Petersen phrased it.
Students and Parents for Privacy comprises 52 families, numbering 136 parents and students. It is not known why they have dropped their suit.
The ACLU of Illinois, who had represented transgender students against the females, insisted that transgender students do no harm by sharing locker rooms with members of the sex they identify with.
The District 211 battle began when a male who identifies as transgender filed a Civil Rights complaint in an attempt to be allowed to use the girls' locker room. Eventually, the Department of Education ruled that District 211 was in violation of Title IX, which forbids discrimination in schools based on sex. According to the Students and Parents for Privacy lawsuit, "The DOE threatened District 211 with the loss of $6 million of federal funding if it did not give a biologically male student ('Student A'), who perceives himself to be female, the right of entry to, and use of, the girls' locker rooms."
Some parents and students resisted the innovation.
According to Lexi Lonas, writing for the "College Fix" website, high school girls were surprised when the male who wished access to their locker room first appeared.
"The district changed the policy without telling parents or students, and girls found out 'when they walked into their restroom and came face-to-face with Student A,' the male student who identifies as female," Lonas wrote.
Student A was not entirely successful in hiding the realities of his sex from female users of female-only spaces.
"Before the girls' locker room was opened to Student A but after the restrooms were, a non-plaintiff girl 'who had been sexually assaulted previously' saw Student A's penis," Lonas reported.
In the lawsuit (available here), Students and Parents for Privacy stated that girls forced to share their female-only spaces with Student A suffered "embarrassment, humiliation, anxiety, fear, apprehension, stress, degradation, and loss of dignity" every day they went to school "because they [had] to use the locker room and restroom with a biological male."
"They are afraid of being seen by, and being forced to share intimate spaces with, a male while they are in various states of undress," the suit read, adding that the girls were also afraid they would "have to see a male in a state of undress."
The lawsuit continued: "The girls are afraid of having to attend to their most personal needs, especially during a time when their body is undergoing often embarrassing changes as they transition from childhood to adulthood, in a locker room or restroom with a male present."
The girls' comfort at school was greatly compromised as they ran around between classes trying to find an empty washroom or hurriedly undressed in their locker rooms. One girl chose to wear her gym clothes under her street clothes all day to ensure she would not be seen changing by Student A.
"These negative effects on the girls' access to educational opportunities, benefits, programs, and activities at their school are a direct result of DOE's adoption and enforcement of the legislative rule redefining the term 'sex' in Title IX to include gender identity, the Locker Room Agreement following from that rule, and District 211's Restroom Policy," the plaintiffs stated.


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By Eric Veeto Nyengani - Team Leader
|A life skills session with young people
Sparing some time to volunteer with YONECO is the best thing one may think of in life. This could help bring answers to some of the questions we usually have.
Different organizations work in the communities where we come from, but it becomes very difficult to understand the impact of the work they are doing to the lives of people. Now YONECO in partnership with ICS, has answers to these and so many other questions and worries.
Knowing all the personal challenges which people are facing in the society may compel a person not to think of volunteering because they may be thinking that they will not meet their targets in life.
Looking back to my school life, my teacher in primary school used to say that nothing is achieved without being sponsored financially, and because of this I thought that volunteering was a waste of time. This was the case as I was focusing on achieving my goals in life, volunteering is not financially supported. Little did I know that volunteering can also have a huge and long lasting impact in achieving my personal goals.
As a community member now, I am fully aware of various negative perceptions about Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and people to get accurate information to smash out these beliefs. Consequently; people, especially the youth, have so many unanswered questions and this also prevents them from finding ways of addressing various SRHR challenges in their communities.
People are constantly trying to understand so many things about SRHR. For instance; before the YONECO - ICS Programme, both old and young people were asking questions like;
· Where can I go and access SRH&R information in Nkhata Bay district
· What can I do if am being abused or my friend is being abused?
· If my first daughter has been impregnated due to unprotected sex where can I go to get help so that I can protect my second daughter from falling in the same trap?
· As someone who lives in a rural and remote village, do I also have freedoms and rights?
YONECO - ICS volunteers have assisted a lot to provide answers to all the questions that are present in the community. Furthermore, the Tithandizane Toll Free Helpline number (116) has been widely publicized so much that communities are now able to report cases of abuse and other issues they face.
Our efforts also saw an increase in the number of young people and parents who were visiting YONECO office in Nkhata Bay to seek SRHR information and counselling as well as some other l issues like the role of parents in the promotion of young people's sexual reproductive health.
I am very hopeful that the answers that have been given to these communities will have a positive and long lasting impact on their lives as we are all going towards achieving sustainable development.
As an individual, I also benefitted a lot during my placement as a volunteer in Nkhata Bay district. Before we commencement of our activities, I also had my own worries an questions like;
· Will I be able to stand in front of people to make a presentation and facilitate a session?
· How am I going to understand the organization's work in my community?;
· Where am I going to get the office and field?
|A life skills session with secondary school students in
These were some of the questions I had as an individual before I knew YONECO and ICS. My involvement in the ICS program responded to these personal questions which I had by providing answers. I managed to get responses for all the questions that I had.
I experienced this in my first three months as a volunteer when my knowledge was being sharpened and my understanding of situations also increased more than I expected.
However, challenges are always there that is life we just need to accept, being stressed at one point was one of the major challenges I faced in leading the team, coping up with emotions and stress was one of the life skills sessions we conducted in the second week of our placement. This topic contributed further to my understanding in a way that I learned useful management skills on how to deal with such situations.
This has contributed to my personal development in a way that I understand that without even a single Kwacha {money} one can still develop his/her career. As an active citizen now, I see that volunteering is very rewarding - not financially as most of us expect. The rewards of volunteering are far much greater than what money can buy. It is so gratifying to see how your contribution is changing people's lives while you are also building your own self in the process.
The development of our society depends on how everyone will utilize the answers they got to the questions they had. One thing I know for sure is that; answers have been provided for community members to move forward towards the right direction.

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With the year all but at an end (and the world apparently still in one piece), it's time to cast a critical eye over the last twelve months in gaming. It may seem a little egotistical for a small blog with perhaps a handful of transient readers to publish GOTY lists, but screw it – we're going to do it anyway. Because it's fun.
First of all, this piece will serve as an introduction to Mr Dan "The Marathon Man" Bushell, a good friend of mine who will hopefully be contributing to the blog a lot more in the coming year. Anyone who has watched my 'Unboxing The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy' video should already be somewhat familiar with him, and this list of his favourite games of the year should give you a better insight into the man and his gaming habits. I'll be publishing my list in a couple of days, and I encourage any readers to leave a comment and let us know if you agree or disagree, or even give us your list.
So, without further ado, I'll hand over to Mr Bushell to detail his games of the year:
So here we are, the end of the year, and it's time to reflect back on some of the gold the gaming industry has given to us in 2012. Unfortunately I don't have huge amounts of money with which to buy every title I wanted, so first off I'd like to mention a couple of games that I think would stand a chance at making my list had I been able to get my hands on them, both of which I managed to get my hands on when I went to this year's Eurogamer Expo at Earls Court.
FarCry 3
I only managed to get a fifteen minute demo of what looks to be a much improved game from FarCry 2. Straight off the bat, it gave the feeling of freedom and there appeared to be a lot to explore. It handled very well and felt like I knew the controls from the start – it's been a while, but they seemed to be much the same as the previous game. It was hard to get an overall impression from such a short demo, but it certainly gave me enough to want more – imagine playing a fifteen minute demo of, say, Skyrim – it couldn't hope to do any justice to how big the game really is, and this is the impression FarCry 3 gave me. It's a huge game this year and looks like it's doing very well for publisher Ubisoft.
Assassin's Creed III
I was also lucky enough to play the demo of AC3. I am a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series and am looking forward to spending some quality time with the new release. With a new character and new surroundings I hope this will give the series a bit of much-needed freshness – by the time I finished Revelations, it felt like I had already played it a couple of times before. This didn't stop me from loving the stealthy series, but I'm hoping that with a new start, Assassin's Creed 3 will have greater impact.
There's also a couple of other games that I am eager to play and add to my collection, most notably Borderlands 2 and The Last Story. In the case of Mistwalker's The Last Story (which, being a massive Final Fantasy fan, I really must get my hands on), this one came out fairly early in the year, but a combination of lack of funds or other games that I have had a higher craving for mean I am a bit behind the release schedule. Which leads me nicely onto my top five games of 2012. Strap yourself in, people!
Dan "The Marathon Man" Bushell's top five games of the year!
5: Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Truth be told, before release I was hoping this would not make my top five. I have something of a love/hate relationship with the CoD series, as recent releases haven't been that great. Don't get me wrong, they have all been well made games but they just haven't really done much for me. It never takes long before people start hacking the game and using lag switches, making the experience… well, not much of an experience at all.
Then Black Ops II arrived. I wasn't very excited about this sequel, but jumped on the band-wagon as I knew the majority of my online friends would be playing. Happily, Black Ops II is a very well-made game. I was honestly a little shocked when I first loaded up what I thought was just going to be another CoD. I was wrong! It plays extremely well, and the excellent maps help the game flow at a good pace. I have found myself lost, playing for hours at a time, and losing huge portions of the day. For this reason, it's propping up my top five.
4: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Ah, Final Fantasy, the famous game series that made me the gamer I am today. This of course is not a standard Final Fantasy game, but Theatrhythm gives you the joy of reliving all the greatest pieces of music (and some of the visuals!) that the main 'numbered series' titles have given us from the franchise's early days up to the recent Final Fantasy XIII. I have been a huge fan of all the music from over the series, and could not ignore this title. I have lost entire days on this game, playing songs to try and beat my previous score, or even just to hear some of the fantastic music featured on the cart. There's also a huge amount to unlock, from playing cards, to songs for the music player or even videos, so it's safe to say you get your money's worth with this beautifully-made game, and the hours you can spend on it can easily stretch into dozens.
3: Tales of Graces f
I mentioned above that Final Fantasy has had a massive influence on my gaming habits, so you've no doubt guessed that I'm a huge jRPG fan. Tales of Graces f, a PS3-exclusive title from Namco-Bandai, is my first experience with a Tales of game, and with the impact it had on me, I couldn't exclude it from my list. With solid characters that all are very different in personality, and an extremely fun combat system this game is a must for fans of the genre. It offers you laughs, tears and much, much more besides. I am already massively looking forward to next year's release of Tales Of Xillia.
2: Dishonored
Right from the announcement of this game all the way up to its release I was pretty much glued to it and it turns out my anticipation was well-rewarded. Dishonored offers so much, in gameplay terms – if, like me, you enjoy being sneaky and stealthy in a game then Arkane's latest is pure gold. With so many different options for making your way through the game, from liberating heads from bodies all over the shop, to not killing any one at all and sneaking through unseen, you're spoilt for choice in developing your own play-style. The story is as solid as the gameplay, and you can certainly get a lot out of Dishonored – I've already played through it twice and am now contemplating a third playthrough. Few games have grabbed me to the extent that I've restarted it as soon as the credits have rolled, and this is a good sign that, for me, Dishonored is one of the year's best games.
Aaaand, drum roll please…
1: Mass Effect 3
Yes, my game of the year is Mass Effect 3. Even with its controversial ending I don't think this game could have done much wrong. I do have to admit that it's not the strongest of the trilogy, but it's still an absolutely fantastic game. I was a bit late in coming to the Mass Effect games (I had never played any of them before this year) so playing them all for the first time one after the other, I felt I got the full emotional effect from the trilogy-closing Mass Effect 3. Like the previous two games in the trilogy it offers much in terms of gameplay, and the story has to be one of my favourites of all time, be it from games, books or film. There are so many moments that can choke you up in this game, and with the knowledge that everything is coming to an end, you realise even more how powerful the characters and their relationships are, and how amazingly-written the story is. For anyone who hasn't played the Mass Effect trilogy, I demand you to stop what you're doing and start it now! It's even easier now, as BioWare and EA have recently released a trilogy boxset for those that are a little behind the curve. Go get it!
So those are my top five games of 2012! It's been a great year for games, and next year is already looking to be a whopper. With titles like The Last of Us, Ni No Kuni, Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider reboot, a new Splinter Cell, Beyond: Two Souls and many more, next year's list may wind up being more of a challenge than this year's! Until then happy gaming!
Dan Bushell
Thanks Dan! I'll have my list up in a couple of days, and we'll be seeing more of Mr Bushell in the new year. Please feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you think of Dan's selections, and be sure to tell us what you've been playing this year.


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2018.02.20, Tuesday - szandi
Salty again BEST IN SHOW!
It is our great pride that SALTY - Born To Be Your Salt Dog at Twinan (SPARTACUS x TOFFEE) was awarded Best of Breed, Best of Group and BEST IN SHOW in England AGAIN! He is the first dog from Hungary from all breeds who could win BEST IN SHOW title on all-breeds show in England! We are absolutely very happy!!!!!! Gorgeous Salty go on like this!!
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Synagogue leaders ask for return of stolen Torah
MONTICELLO — Leaders of Monticello's Landfield Avenue Synagogue are hoping the congregation's stolen Torah will be found or returned by the thief who stole the sacred scroll sometime Friday night or Saturday morning.
The $35,000 Sefer Torah, a handwritten copy of the first five books of the bible, was found to be missing, along with $200 meant for charity from two offices, about 10 a.m. Saturday
Whoever broke in bypassed computers, including laptops, and left with the cash and the seemingly hard-to-sell scroll.
"I can't make peace with it," Ben-Zion Chanowitz, the synagogue's rabbi, said Tuesday about the Torah. "It's not a table and chairs or pieces of furniture that was stolen."
Chanowitz walked through the synagogue on Tuesday morning, tracing the steps that led to discovery that the Torah was missing Saturday morning.
There was his tossed office and the office of the synagogue's secretary, with money missing from both. He then walked to one of three Holy Arks used to store the Torah.
SOURCE and Read More:
- Leonard Sparks, Synagogue leaders ask for return of stolen Torah, recordonline.com
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Perfume (1st March 2019)
Cast: Omkar Dixit, Monalisa Bagal, Chinmay Mandlekar, Abhijit Chavan, Sayaji Shinde, Anil Nagarkar, Kamlesh Sawant, Bhagyashree Nhalve.
Director: Karan Tandale.
Music Director : Ajit Parab.
Producer : Dr. Hemant Dixit and Omkar Dixit.
Production Company: HR Film Dom.
Genre: Drama.
- Story 45% 45%
- Direction 40% 40%
- Performance 55% 55%
- Cinematography 50% 50%
- Music 40% 40%
Perfume is an upcoming Marathi movie scheduled to be released on 1 Mar, 2019. The movie is directed by Karan Tandale and will feature Monalisa Bagal, Abhijit Chavan, Omkar Dixit and Chinmay Mandlekar as lead characters.


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It is hardly surprising that the "right to be forgotten" has not sat well with the English speaking press. The first amendment has long protected the American press from most forms of censorship, while the British press subsists on the myth, if not the reality, of 300 years of press freedom.
Since the ruling several methods have subverted to undermine attempts to implement it, with some news outlets posting new articles pointing towards removed pages while others, including ourselves, teach you how to set up a proxy or make use of alternative search engines.
But since June web developer Afaq Tariq has been compiling redacted links on his website Hidden From Google. Unlike other attempts it serves as a direct confrontation with the ruling, though as Tariq lives in New Jersey he is allowed to hide behind the first amendment.
"This list is a way of archiving the actions of censorship on the internet," he said. "It is up to the reader to decide whether our liberties are being upheld or violated by the recent rulings by the EU."
The contradiction is that his list violates the alleged rights of those who wish to be forgotten under the European court's ruling. Tariq may be neutral philosophically, but his actions are not.
Aside from giving succour to those who campaign against censorship, Hidden from Google demonstrates another important point: the internet does not respect borders. Brussels may wish to protect data and reputations, but unless copyright infringement is at stake it is unlikely to go down the path of URL blocking, as several nations have done with the Pirate Bay.
In the best tradition of consensualist government the EU has created a rule that irritates some while failing utterly to placate others. It should censor properly or mind its own business.


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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
Total TimePrep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
Makes2 servings
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- Dash cayenne
- 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Add the sausage, broth, tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaf, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken and shrimp; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts1-1/4 cups: 386 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 986mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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I'm making this for dinner. I'm glad I started early, as it's been cooking for almost an hour & the "uncooked long grain rice" is still not done. Sure hope we can eat before bedtime!! I think the tomatoes (acid) is keeping the rice from becoming done.
Feb 15, 2014
I made this for four people so I just doubled the recipe. I added 1 tablespoon of McCormick's Cajun Seasoning. I felt that it did not call for enough spice. I also used low salt chicken broth and salt free diced tomatoes. I threw in 2 packages of Success Rice. The did not use Johnsonville smoked sausage, but used store brand sweet sausage instead. This was a big hit with everyone. I will most definitely make it again and again. It was not overly spicy and did not need any added salt.
Oct 16, 2009
This is a real keeper....very tasty. I did have to use more chicken broth (about another 1/2 cup) to get the rice cooked, and my husband would have liked a little more rice. Will definitely make again.


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Dr Mona Razavian
Subspecialties: Chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerulonephritis and kidney stones
Dr Mona Razavian is an experienced nephrologist with a special interest in the early detection of chronic kidney disease.
Dr Razavian graduated from her medical degree at the University of Sydney in 2000. She undertook her specialist training in nephrology at Concord and Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) hospitals in Sydney.
After completing research at The George Institute for Global Health into cardiovascular health in chronic kidney disease patients, Dr Razavian became particularly interested in early detection of the disease, and preventative measures to slow its progress and effects. Her other areas of clinical expertise include hypertension (high blood pressure), glomerulonephritis, kidney stones and dialysis.
Dr Razavian is a visiting consultant nephrologist at Macquarie University Hospital and sees outpatients at our clinic. She is also a staff specialist nephrologist at Concord Hospital and a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
Dr Razavian can admit patients to both Macquarie University Hospital and Concord Hospital if needed, and continues her affiliation with the RPA. This means patients who need dialysis or transplant can receive care conveniently and with greater continuity.
Additional languages spoken: Farsi
Dr Amanda Ying Wang
Subspecialties: Acute kidney injuries, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and dialysis
Consultant nephrologist Dr Amanda Wang is extensively involved in research into acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and dialysis.
Her work includes several clinical trials within the field of kidney health as a fellow of The Heart Foundation.
Dr Wang brings the latest treatments and evidence-based knowledge to patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetic kidney disease and glomerular disease, and patients needing dialysis.
After graduating from medicine in 1995, Dr Wang completed her specialist training at RPA and Concord hospitals.
She has a PhD from the University of Sydney and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in nephrology at The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney. As well as seeing patients at MQ Health she is a staff specialist nephrologist at Royal North Shore Hospital and a visiting medical officer at Ryde Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, Concord Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital.
Her other passion is training the next generation of doctors. She is a senior clinical lecturer at Macquarie University, the University of Sydney and University of New South Wales.
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Posts for: February, 2018
There have been a number of revolutionary developments in dental technology in the last few decades, from dental implants to tooth-colored fillings and Invisalign clear aligner trays. But sometimes classic treatments like crowns are the best option for repairing a chipped, cracked, or severely decayed tooth. Drs. Joseph and Nina Zeigler offer a number of cosmetic and restorative dental services in Saint Louis, MO, to help strengthen your teeth and improve your oral health.
Fortify Your Teeth with Dental Crowns in Saint Louis, MO
Crowns are one of the most effective dental restorations because they can be used to both replace a missing tooth, or strengthen a badly damaged or decayed tooth that might otherwise have to be extracted. When a cavity is too large to be repaired with a filling, a crown can restore function and cosmetic appearance, and protect as much of the remaining healthy tooth surface as possible.
How Dental Crowns Work
Dental crowns cover the damaged tooth to improve its function and aesthetic appearance. Crowns are custom designed for the best fit, so the dentist will design the crown to match the color and texture of your teeth for a natural finish. Once in place, a good dental crown is virtually impossible to distinguish from the rest of your teeth. With good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, crowns can last for a minimum of five to ten years, often longer.
What is a Dental Bridge?
If you are missing a tooth, a crown can be designed to fill in the gap. A dental bridge consists of the initial crown and two additional crowns on either side, which are placed over the teeth on either side of the missing tooth (also known as abutment teeth) to secure the crown in place.
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For more information, contact our office by calling (314) 872-7590 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph or Nina Zeigler today.
Transforming your smile with veneers, crowns or other restorations could be a life-changing decision. To help make that change a successful one, it's possible to fit you with a kind of temporary restoration that allows you to "try out" your new look and even make modifications before you receive the permanent one.
Referred to as a prototype or provisional restoration, it's different from other temporary, "one-size-fits-all" restorations that serve mainly a functional purpose until the permanent restoration is ready. By contrast, a provisional restoration is a customized "blueprint" of the final restoration so you can better communicate with your dentist to get what you want.
Provisional restorations are test runs — they help both patient and dentist evaluate three key areas critical to ultimate success:
Your Smile — with provisional restorations you can get input from others (and from what you see in the mirror) regarding tooth coloring and how it blends with other teeth, the attractiveness of the crown shapes, and whether the teeth appear proportional and balanced with the gums.
Your Facial Appearance — changing the look of teeth may also alter overall facial appearance. Do the new teeth fit well with the lips and other facial features? Do they change the smile line, and does it appear harmonious with the rest of the face?
Your Mouth Function — There's more to teeth, of course, than how they look. Teeth are essential for biting, chewing and speaking. So, can you perform these tasks comfortably with the provisional restoration?
While you're wearing the provisional restoration, we'll discuss these and other areas, what might look or work better, or if you feel we've hit the mark just right. We can then modify or verify our specifications with the dental lab creating the final restoration.
Of course, a provisional restoration will allow you to function normally like other temporary options. But their custom detail serves a higher purpose — to help us improve your future smile.
If you would like more information on customized temporary restorations, 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 "Concepts in Temporary Restorations."


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Twitter Username Shuffle | Follow-Up
Early this year I wrote an article titled, Twitter Username Shuffle, which touched on the trend of pop-up parody Twitter accounts during large scale, media-heavy events. I made the observation that because of the timeliness of the particular event, these types of accounts experience an influx of followers on Twitter.
The example provided was from the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games. The account, @sochiproblems, tweeted and retweeted photos and statements about the less-than-desired state of facilities. At the time of the article the account had 343,000 followers with 256 tweets.
Now that all the athletes and visitors have traveled home, what's a @sochiproblem account to do?
I was informed earlier today by a fellow Twitter user that the SochiProblem account has rebranded itself to @CanuckProblems. The account continues to tweet, now at 315 tweets, but has shifted its focus to Canadian-stereotype problems, including ice, snow, beavers, and desperate calls for Tim Hortons coffee. Although they have lost a number of followers, currently sitting at 239,000, the Twitter account lives on.
As for the original @SochiProblems account, the username has been released and snapped up by another Twitter user. Unfortunately, the account only has 1 tweet and 55 followers.
There's something to be said about leveraging a time-sensitive opportunity – especially on social media.


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Business Plan 2019-2023
Please see in full detail the new Business Plan for Cuckfield Parish Council.
Details of the proposed projects to be completed over the period of this Council's term, 2019-2023 are included.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Heynes, Parish Clerk on [email protected]
Councillors will be available to discuss the details included within the Business Plan at the following events:
Village Halls Week - there will be an open day at the Queen's Hall on Saturday 25th January 2020 where full details of the Business Plan will be on display, together with members of the Council available to discuss any items of interest.
Annual Parish Meeting - this is the annual meeting of the Parish Council and will be held on Thursday 19th March 2020 at the Queen's Hall from 7pm. Again, the Business Plan will be on display and all members of the Council will be present and available to discuss the proposed projects in more detail.


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Today I was seeing what I could make out of all the random stuff in my fridge, and thought I would post a basic breakfast I made for my awesome dog, Valentine. I cook clean, fresh foods for her to mix with her kibble whenever possible, or if we are away somewhere that only has crap dog food in the stores.
This super easy breakfast included:
- 1 Scoop Wellness kibble
- 1 small Fuji apple
- 1 egg
- 1/4 C carrot chips
- 1/4 C brown rice
- Sprinkle of cheddar cheese shreds
My version was the same minus the kibble (uhh), plus some carne asada and apple on the side. Two happy girls!
I strongly encourage all dog parents to read the labels on their kibble, and whenever possible mix with real foods. If you have been thinking of switching, but your pup gets a little stomach-upset changing food brands, ease them onto it with plain rice and boiled chicken (no seasoning).
NOTE: This is also great for dogs who have recently undergone any sickness or medical treatments that need to be eased back onto solid food or are acting picky, especially if it is out of character. My dog for example, turns into a spastic wilderbeast at feeding time, so I know if she is hesitant or mopey around food – these are super key hints she is not feeling well. Luckily she has been in excellent health and we have not had this at all since her first few months of life, or the time she ate a gigantic weed-oil cookie from a med clinic. That time she still ate her food though, was just falling over while doing it.
Doggy health and bodies respond to "packaged" foods the same way ours would, and so many "big" brand dog foods are essentially the same as eating McDonald's every day. You don't even want to know what "meal" is, chicken meal, beef meal, etc – Google it, if you do. Some great, healthy additions to your dog's diet that you probably already have at home include:
- chicken (plain) or lean beef (plain)
- salmon
- berries
- apples (see below)
- carrots, shredded or chopped – dog tummies can't break down the outer cell structure of some vegetables, and you may need to steam/chop them
- most veggies (see below)
- brown rice, in moderation
- boiled or scrambled egg
- some hard cheeses, in moderation
You will see a remarkable difference in their overall health and it will show first in their coat. Even if you happen to be cooking your own people meal, putting a side just a little to mix with your dog's meal will not go unappreciated!
For their safety though, remember these off-limits foods:
- NO Processed human foods! Our junk is just as toxic to them
- NO onion/garlic (so bizarre these are powdered flavorings on many cheap dog treats!)
- NO grapes/raisins
- NO mushrooms
- NO lunch meats/pressed meats
- NO avocado/skin/seed
- NO chocolate (if you didn't already know this from Family Guy!)
- NO yeast bread or yeast doughs
- NO alcohol or beer! some people find it funny to watch their pups lap up some spilled beer, but both ethanol and hops are toxic to dogs
- NO Sugar substitutes! (Xylitols, sugar alcohols, aspartame, any of those nasty sugar replacements)
- NO Coffee, tea, caffeine
- NO added salt
- NO apple seeds, peach pits, cherry pits, etc
- NO tomato, potato, or other veggie leaves/stems/vines
- Many condiments and seasonings, containing mustard seed, dehydrated garlic/onion, etc
- NO weed or weed edibles. This also seems super funny to some people, but I learned the hard way, a time that Valentine got into a super concentrated weed-oil cookie my roommate had at the old house. Ingesting THC, varying with your dog's size and weight, can be super dangerous as it slows their blood pressure and heart rate. Valentine had begun to have seizures and was in danger of her heart slowing to a stop. This was a devastating night that ended at 6AM the next day, in the Animal ER, with Valentine being fed aspirated charcoal, rounds of induced vomiting, and a huge $$$ ER bill for mom. PLEASE be careful with weed and weed edibles around your animals!
This list may seem long, but it's actually simple to remember that if it has a bunch of ingredients, alcohol, sweetener, or well, THC, it may not be a good idea. The list of good foods up top is an easier guide.
Be well, love yourself, your dog, and take care of your bodies!


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Deep Dive Specialty
The DEEP specialty allows divers to safely dive on deeper dive sites, to explore a wreck for example. By doing this speciality, divers learn the dangers and how to avoid risks during deep diving. It progresses their education into diving.
Minimum age: 15 years old
Be certified as Adventure diver
Development of the course:
- 4 training dives
- Theory in class
Duration of the course: 2 days
Price: see on the prices page
Price includes:
- Speciality book
- 4 dives
- Theory in class with the instructor
- PADI certification
- Instructor
Important: Students must have a medical certificate, signed by a doctor-specialised in hyperbaric medicine, stating that they are fit for scuba diving.


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What's the best thing to do when low back pain attacks? Do you use ice or heat? Should you lay in bed, or exercise? Sometimes it's hard to know. I've compiled the best low back pain self-help tips from 35 years of chiropractic practice -- there are some of the best!
The general rule of thumb is to apply ice and stay away from heat. That's because pain is usually associated with some degree of inflammation. Heat causes the blood vessels to dilate, causing more blood to the injured area, and worsening the inflammation. I think of it like throwing gas on a fire – not a very good way to put it out!
A much better practice is to use ice as quickly after the injury as possible. Ice causes constriction of the blood vessels, reduces inflammation and swelling, and reduces pain.
In fact, use of heat after an injury has been shown to prolong the healing time six-fold compared to use of ice.
It's hard to go wrong with use of ice following a back injury, EXCEPT if you give yourself frostbite! Please don't do that. You can prevent frostbite by not applying the ice directly to the skin and not applying it too long.
The best duration is 15 minutes per session, and an ever better approach is to apply it 15 minutes on followed by 15 minutes off over a full hour. The 15 minutes off allows the tissues to come back to room temperature and allows the blood vessels to return to normal caliper. When performed in an on-off-on-off-on sequence, the result is a type of pumping effect that pushes out the inflammatory fluids from your tissues and more strongly promotes healing.
As far as activity levels, when I first graduated from chiropractic school some 35 years ago, the common medical commendation was bed rest. Studies proved that to be a bad idea. Bed rest, especially prolonged bed rest promotes muscle wasting, loss of bone, and a host of other nasty health issues.
The best approach is "relative rest." In other words, take it easy but don't necessarily be a couch potato. Walk a bit, rest a bit, do what you can comfortably tolerate.
If every time you move a certain way you experience a sharp pain, that's your body telling you not to move that way. You want to emphasize body positions and body movement that you find helpful, nut hurtful. So it sitting hurts, don't sit. If bending over hurts, don't bend over.
To learn more low back pain self-help tips, one nice resource is here; otherwise, check out our education page on low back pain . . . and if we can help, we're always here.


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Scene Point Blank: I believe this is the first time Cloak/Dagger has played MACRoCk. What are your thoughts and expectations the event, as it is now completely cut off from the University?
Cloak/Dagger: We played Macrock the last year that they had it with Fucked Up, Cold World, and Government Warning; it was a good time. I think even that show was a lot different from the MACRoCk's they had before. I don't think that punk or core bands ever had their own show before that, they would just play in between other styles of bands. I think that even with it being cut off from the University it is going to be an awesome show considering the line up for the show we are playing. I think that with more funding they could have brought about some more diverse headlining bands but the line up for the core show looks perfect to me.
Scene Point Blank: What bands are you looking forward to seeing this year?
Cloak/Dagger: As always Double Negative, Government Warning, The Ladies, and Memorial. All of which are playing our show except for Memorial.
Scene Point Blank: What are you looking forward to besides the music this year?
Cloak/Dagger: I scored some good CD's and records from the Dischord table for $1 and ate some good cotton candy at the Banned In D. C. table last time. Really, I'm looking forward to the Richmond field trip and hanging out at the show.
Scene Point Blank: There's been a reoccurring joke that Richmond bands get snubbed at MACRoCk, although the line-up this year is full of them. How excited are you to play with all of the RVA bands, and how much of Richmond do you anticipate will relocate to Harrisonburg for the weekend?
Cloak/Dagger: I think that right now Richmond has a good amount of active touring bands that can't be ignored. It is definitely going to be a Richmond event to go to. I always love playing with every band on our show and am excited to see the best city ever represented so well at one show.
Scene Point Blank: What are the future plans for Cloak/Dagger? Any extensive touring or new releases planned?
Cloak/Dagger: The MACRoCk show will be the "Kamikazes" 7" release show for us which is a song off of our LP and an unreleased song as the b-side on Grave Mistake. At the end of April we are playing a weekend with Paint it Black up to Canada where we are touring for a few weeks. Our CD should be pressed sometime soon and available on vinyl through Grave Mistake! See you at the show.


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TOA Releases New Addition to BG Series, the BG-2480D
TOA Canada Corporation is proud to announce the release of the BG-2480D, a highly effect mixer amplifier for background music distribution and general announcements. Best in class for installations in restaurants, retail stores, bars, lounges, meeting rooms and similar mid-sized locations.
The BG-2480D was developed with the knowledge that a powerful and more efficient mixer amplifier is needed for our market. TOA listened to our customers and their requirements for the challenges they face in larger projects. The bigger wattage output contained in this BG mixer amplifier has the muscle to enhance the sound across the audio system in a controlled and balanced outburst while maintaining the clarity of the broadcast throughout the facility.
The BG-2480D is a lightweight and compact digital amplifier with high-efficiency amplifier output with an output of 480W @ 4Ω, 70V, 100V. The amplifier boasts 5 inputs and is equipped with a MOH output that permits 2 independent zones when used in conjunction with an optional power amplifier equipped with a line level analog audio input. "This product was designed with the idea of being flexible to adapt to real world conditions", said TOA Canada's Director Rico Lucia. "The BG-2480D will be the go to product when customers are working in a BGM environment".
With its various features, key output functions and its ability to connect seamlessly with other TOA products it is apparent that TOA Canada has a winning mixer amplifier in a very important customer market. Think about it; when people are out doing what they need to do, background music is all around us enhancing our customer experience.


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New converts
Nothing encourages a church like people becoming Christians.
John Benton, Editor
When genuine conversions are happening, the whole of church life seems to be reinvig-orated. Our worship becomes more passionate because we know God has been at work. Our fellowship is stimulated because the church is growing – new babies always bring a warm glow to a family. Our evangelism is given new momentum – we feel that the our outreach is making an impact. Christians moving into the area and joining is fine, but it is nothing like as good as seeing salvation.
My wife Ann was very much encouraged recently. Earlier in the year she had been asked to take three parenting evenings for a new church down towards the West Country. A friend had kindly acted as chauffeur on the long night drives. The meetings took place in Café Nero in the town and Ann said there was a real buzz of expectation about those evenings. Just a few weeks ago she received an email from the pastor there. He said that a couple, who had initially started coming on those evenings, had been converted and that he had just married them that day! Two lives had been turned around by God. The pastor's excitement was palpable.
Heaven and hell
I was taking the anniversary services for a church which God has blessed this year under its young pastor. It was easy to preach there because of the joy, unity and enthusiasm in the congregation. Two teenagers had recently come to Christ but also a 30-something woman. The touch of Christ upon her life was dramatic.
The pastor and his wife had gone out with her and her husband to a restaurant on the Saturday night. She had been deeply disturbed under the ministry of previous Sundays. Over the meal she summed up her position by saying something like: 'I am a good woman and I am going to heaven.' When the pastor said 'That's not enough,' it was like a bombshell. The next day, after a powerful gospel sermon, the woman came to the pastor with tears running down her cheeks, obviously afraid of going to hell. That night the pastor went to bed but was woken up at 4am with a deep conviction that God wanted him to pray for the woman – which he did. Later he was to find that it was around just that time that the sleepless woman had turned to Christ. It was a classic conversion, with conviction of sin under the preaching of the Word and subsequently finding forgiveness. No wonder the church was in good heart.
And new converts bring fresh joy to a church often through their startling insights. There is a man I know who was saved just a couple of years ago. He came to me in church and said: 'John, are you sure there's a heaven?' My worried reaction brought a twinkle to his eye. 'Because, since I've been converted,' he said, 'this seems like heaven already!'
As Paul writes to Timothy stationed in Ephesus, he insists that the first thing the church must prioritise is prayer (1 Timothy 2.1-4). That prayer must have a definite evangelistic concern because even Calvinists must come to grips with the fact that 'God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.' Those Christmas gospel opportunities are coming! Pray for new babes to be born. Only God can do this, not us. How about a daily prayer meeting through December?


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We are a family from Chatham and Basingstoke who would like to complete this challenge to raise money for a family member who has terminal cancer and had been given only months to live. She will be leaving a 3 year old disabled son.We would hopefully raise enough money to send them to Disney world.
This challenge took place on Tuesday, 30 May, 2017.
Record your time
The National Three Peaks Challenge takes in the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales, often in 24 hours.


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New foe this season, our Winter white, green, silver and burgundy festive floral arrangement in urn vase as available. Comprising snow queen hellebores or anemones, white quicksilver Euphorbia, white and red spray roses, Pieris, winter foliage and berries.
Available to order on line or please call our Showroom on 01483 277177 to place an order or if you require any further information.
Collection is available (GU68JJ) or we can offer free delivery to the following postcode areas: GU1, GU2, GU3, GU4, GU5, GU6, GU7, GU8, KT9, KT10, KT11, KT17, KT18, KT19, KT20, KT21, KT22, KT23, KT24, RH4, RH5, RH12, RH14. Please call or email us for a delivery charge outside these postcodes.
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Architecturally designed, custom-built NY Style home in suburban Adelaide.
The industrial New York loft-style exposed brick and concrete floors of the main living areas flow onto a large deck and deep, black-tiled plunge pool with two imposing gums towering over the home.
The home features a striking 150cm Smeg oven situated in the striking six-meter raw concrete bench with a windowed splash back looking over a narrow garden bed.
The five bedroomed home features a master suite furnished with a light feminine aesthetic to create a mature retreat.
Attention to detail is paramount; light switches have been tucked away to avoid spoiling the view of the collection of colourful, predominately original Australian art pieces.
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Spiritual Being trying to be human. There are days I fail miserably, not wanting to call it a test, better yet a chosen path. Myself being the creator, who has lost the script and periodically remembering bits and pieces, setting them in motion. Compiling some of my thoughts, events in my life – good or bad – according to who? in blogs and poetry.
I am the 4th of 11 children, the eldest daughter born of a french mother and ojibway father. I've been learning of my ojibway background in the past 10 years and proud of my heritage. I have seen both parents and an older brother pass over, but feel them near always.
Writing is my passion, blogging being an outlet, along with my poetry and one book, 2 more in the making. I have nothing published at this point, but love to share it all none the less.
Thank you for visiting my writing corner and I look forward to visiting yours.
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HM King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Kingdom of Sweden Hamad bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, on the occasion of the end of his mission.
HM the King praised the efforts of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar during his tenure which contributed to the consolidation of friendship between the two countries.
HE the Ambassador thanked HM the King for the care and attention he received from His Majesty and the Swedish Government throughout his tenure.
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The ride-hailing app, Grab, has announced plans to introduce a digital payment method with the Lippo Group. The Malaysian app sent out a statement saying that "Lippo Group will develop a universal payments platform", which Grab will then integrate with. The Lippo Group owns chains across Indonesia including department shops, supermarkets, cinemas and the ecommerce site Matahari Mall. Grab's statement also refers to these areas of the business as usable with Lippo's new payment app. Expected to be rolled out just before the end of the year, the payment platform is to be targeted at both companies' combined "50 million existing customers". Grab's main competitor in Indonesia is Go-Jek, which recently expanded its digital payment option called Go-Pay.


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Giving Guns as Gifts; Self-Defense Protocol; Super Owner; Shield EZ
Gun Talk Radio| 11.18.18 A - Tom talks with Johnny Dury about the best way to gift a gun, and a new gift card payment program at Dury's Gun Shop. Plus, the designation of "Gun Super-Owners" from anti-gun media, a report on the S&W M&P380 Shield EZ, a Sheriff refusing to enforce the law, and post-DGU (Defensive Gun Use) protocol.
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Farm Credit Illinois recently awarded a community improvement grant for $500 to the White County 4-H Federation. The club used the grant funds to build four new raised beds for the White County 4-H G.I.F.T. Garden, (Growing Illinois Food Together).
The Federation was one of 50 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to receive a community improvement grant. In 2019, Farm Credit Illinois has awarded a total of $25,000 in grant funds to clubs and chapters making tangible contributions in their communities by implementing an improvement project.
Summer classes began at the GIFT Garden and will continue each Tuesday in June and continue through August 6 starting at 9am until 11:00am. Any child age 5 and older can attend. Come and have some fun with us! 4-H is currently taking new members, if anyone is interested in joining a club call the Extension of ce at 618-382-2662 or attend the next club meeting of your choice! If you have special needs, just let the office know.
Also, if you are interested in 4-H workshops or would like to see what 4-H is doing throughout the year take a look at our Facebook page by searching "White County Illinois 4-H.". Be sure to "Like" our page so you don't miss anything happening in White County.


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About 2.94 million shares traded. General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) has declined 54.35% since April 10, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 15.25% the S&P500. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.90. The institutional investor held 122,227 shares of the major banks company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $3.61M, up from 92,976 at the end of the previous reported quarter. The company has market cap of $305.39 billion. For example, the stock performance on a yearly basis is estimated at, while in the last 365 days it has been 3.25%. About 23.30 million shares traded.
Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) has grabbed attention from the analysts when it experienced a change of -1.10% in the current trading session to trade at $30.15. BAC outperformed by 16.63% the S&P500. Ruggie Grp Incorporated holds 0.13% or 6,637 shares in its portfolio. Bronfman E.L. Rothschild L.P. grew its holdings in shares of Bank of America by 7.5% during the third quarter.
Analysts await Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) to report earnings on April, 17. EPS in next five year years is expected to touch 21.53% while EPS growth in past 5 year was 46.90% along with sales growth of 0.10% in the last five years. BAC's profit will be $6.03B for 12.74 P/E if the $0.59 EPS becomes a reality. The institutional investor held 23,950 shares of the computer manufacturing company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $4.05M, down from 29,500 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Bank of America Corporation (BAC) recently closed with fall of -0.89% to its 20-Day Simple Moving Average. Therefore 67% are positive. Barclays boosted their price target on Bank of America from $28.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 2nd. A 1 rating would signify a Strong Buy. The rating was downgraded by Wood on Monday, May 16 to "Market Perform". On Tuesday, December 5 Raymond James maintained Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) with "Buy" rating. On Thursday, July 27 the stock rating was maintained by Canaccord Genuity with "Buy".
Shareholders shook off last week's trade concerns to push United States stocks firmly back in the black on Monday, with technology stocks leading the charge higher. As per Friday, October 13, the company rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets. As per Monday, October 10, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. JP Morgan maintained Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) on Wednesday, November 1 with "Overweight" rating. The company was upgraded on Thursday, February 16 by Macquarie Research.
Victim in auto robbed at gunpoint; police arrest 2 suspects
Officers are looking for the suspect who robbed a Boost Mobile store employee at gunpoint during a robbery . Officers were called to Salt Lane auto park at 2.35pm today when a boy with a knife grabbed the victims bag.
Big Money Sentiment increased to 1.19 in 2017 Q4. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.57%.
A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of BAC. 162 funds amassed holdings and 585 increased holdings. If you are viewing this news story on another site, it was stolen and reposted in violation of United States & worldwide trademark & copyright legislation. Country Bankshares reported 0% of its portfolio in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC). The price earnings ratio (P/E) ratio helps investors analyze how much they should pay for a stock based on its current earnings. Buckhead Cap Mgmt Ltd Limited Liability Company holds 1.99% or 316,125 shares. Comm Retail Bank invested in 0.18% or 465,389 shares. Sumitomo Life Insurance Com holds 0.17% or 10,323 shares.
Apriem Advisors increased its stake in Bank Of America Corp (BAC) by 6.43% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Rockland holds 155,488 shares. LLC now owns 1,000,680 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $24,277,000 after purchasing an additional 20,967 shares during the period.
"When the second-largest bank in the USA takes concrete steps to prevent gun violence, it sends a clear message to the entire industry: It's time for every financial institution to do their part", said John Feinblatt, Everytown president, in a statement.
Harry Styles honors bombing victims at Manchester show
Harry Styles grew up just outside of Manchester and returned to the city to perform a show at the very same venue where the attack occurred.
British Columbia Management owns 4.99M shares. Bank of America Corporation (BAC) received interesting focus from Active Investors and it has been trading on front line as comparing to it past average volume.
If we look at the Volatility of Bank of America Corporation (BAC), Week Volatility is 2.43%, whereas Month Volatility is at 2.65%. The company was maintained on Friday, March 16 by Credit Suisse.
Bank of America stock opened at $30.48 on Wednesday. Its stake in Ipg Photonics Corp (NASDAQ:IPGP) was decreased by 148,830 shares to 12,355 shares valued at $2.65 million in 2017Q4, according to the filing.
Special CBI court issues warrants against Modi, Choksi in PNB scam
The court made a decision to hear arguments on the question of maintainability of the PIL an posted the case for April 23. The Supreme Court said it will hear Attorney General KK Venugopal and the petitioner on the maintainability of the plea.


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Since 1946, students throughout San Diego County have learned about science and connected with nature at 6th Grade Camp.
More than 12,000 students attend the weeklong program each year at Camp Cuyamaca, in the mountains east of San Diego. It's part of the San Diego County Office of Education's Outdoor Education unit.
It's a rite of passage for many in the county and the oldest outdoor education program in the state.
The hands-on lessons incorporate state science standards with lessons in biology, botany, geology, meteorology, astronomy, outdoor skills, and Native American lore. There are also plenty of crafts and activities, such as songs around the campfire, a talent show, archery, rock climbing, and hiking.
"Everything we do with them is hands-on," said Dustin Burns, an outdoor education specialist. "Kids keep that knowledge so much more by interacting and being able to touch things."
Camp Cuyamaca is split into three villages, each with a cabin for girls and one for boys. Most students come with their classroom teacher and stay for four nights.
For the week, students put phones and other electronics down to connect with nature through long hikes, reflection time, and encounters with wildlife.
The mission of the Outdoor Education program is to provide students with experiential learning programs that enhance awareness and scientific understanding of the natural world and their connection to it while building self-reliance, teamwork, and a sense of social responsibility.


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All UWin Account holders are required to change their password at least once every semester (every 120 days). Users whose passwords have expired, will not be allowed access to any systems using LDAP for authentication until they change their password.
You will be notified through e-mail when your password expiry date is approaching, starting with the first notification to be sent 30 days before your password expiration date. Subsequent reminders will be sent periodically closer to the expiration date:
This e-mails will come from the email@example.com address with a subject line "Warning: UWinID Password change required." See Files section on the right for a screen shot of a sample e-mail notification.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For security reasons, these e-mails will *not* include any links which would give them the appearance of a phishing message.
Starting at 30 days before your password expiration date, a waring message will be displayed on the login page urging you to change your password.
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Surge in sales for paper straws
Parsley in Time expands its range of sustainable, 'suck-proof', straws
Parsley in Time has expanded its selection of paper straws. Its new Monochrome range features a choice of straws, available in stylish black and white colourways. They can be purchased in both 200mm (8") and 114mm (4.5") lengths, with a manufacturer's regulation bore of 6mm, giving customers more choice for high quality, environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic straws.
Single-use plastic straws have hit the headlines as an environmental disaster. Parsley in Time has been at the forefront in bringing back paper alternatives to the hospitality market – with the proviso that they are up to the job. "A key issue is that the paper straws need to be robust," says Parsley in Time's marketing manager, Rob Blunderfield. "In the old days, they tended to buckle under the suck… We now offer a choice of paper straws that are all sustainably sourced, and suck-proof!"
The Monochrome paper straws are specially constructed to aid strength and longevity, and are environmentally friendly. "We hope by offering a real alternative to plastic we can encourage cafes, pubs, hotels and restaurants to only purchase recyclable options for their drinkers," says Rob.
The new range joins Parsley in Time's established choice of coloured paper straws, which are also sustainably sourced, recyclable and environmentally safe.
"Plastic pollution and wastage are at the forefront of some of the world's most pressing environmental issues, with plastic straws seen as symptomatic of the throwaway, careless, unstainable approach that has developed in contemporary culture," says Rob. "In the UK and USA it is estimated that 550 million straws are used on a daily basis."
He adds that shows like Blue Planet 2 have highlighted the issue. "Several organisations have created their own initiatives, such as Sky News's Ocean Rescue scheme, and the 'straw wars' project, which has seen some of the UK's largest catering names – including Wetherspoons and D&D London – abolish the use of plastic straws in their venues."
This is a situation that Rob feels will become more common, although some operators still want plastic – but even here, Parsley in Time has found a sustainable alterative. "For them we have been able to source recyclable PLA plastic straws." he says.
He adds, "Meanwhile, on the back of Blue Planet 2 and the like, sales of paper straws have gone from a standing start to flying off the shelves, which is great news for the environment."
The prices for the Monochrome straws are £5.73 per pack for the 200 (8") versions and £2.94 for the 114mm (4.5") ones. Both sizes are supplied in packs of 250 straws.


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On 25 May 2012 in the community of "The Glorious Cross" of Limete/Kinshasa (Congo), Brother VIMBU PHUATI Serge professed vows during the Eucharistic celebration at which Fr. Emery KIBAL, Vice-provincial of the SALV Vice-Province in Congo presided.
On Sunday, May 27, Bishop Edouard KISONGA, Auxiliary Bishop of Kinshasa, ordained two deacons: Frs. PHUATI VIMBU Serge and NATI AKOB'ATA Hugues (among 19 candidates, 8 deacons and 11 priests.)


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Midway's horror action game, The Suffering, has been released for free as an ad supported game. I played the game when it came out on the Xbox back in 2004, and I remember walking away really impressed. The design of the game is great, with solid horror and action elements. Overall, its one of the better horror games of the last couple of years. If you never checked it out before, now is a great time.
The player controls Torque, a man who has been sent to the fictional Abbott State Penitentiary on Carnate Island, Maryland. Torque has been convicted and sentenced to death for murdering his wife and two children, although he claims to have blacked out at the time this happened and cannot remember anything. The night Torque arrives, there is a powerful earthquake, which releases an army of monsters upon the facility. Torque's cell door breaks and he is freed from his captivity. Starting with little more than a shiv, Torque traverses the prison in an attempt to escape Carnate Island alive.
The game was well received by critics and fans, and has sold over 1.5 million copies.
You can download The Suffering here.


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Fiorella and her party left the Georgetown Palace Theater's production of Rock of Ages between acts. The auditorium was too warm, the music was too loud, and the show was too frenetic, disjointed, and stupid. It was even worse than Tarzen of the Apes, a depth Fio never thought could be reached.
It was obvious that a lot of work had gone into the production. Choreographer Jessee Smart had her dancers doing deep plies every time they turned around, and everyone was singing his heart out. The band was great, especially the guitarist. But the show itself was more silly than funny and more trashy than cool. The characters were weak stereotypes--the guy trying to make it in show biz, the girl trying to make it in showbiz, the oafish star, the pompous 1930's villain with the German (?) accent, who was trying to shut down the rock club.
Maybe Fiorella's review of the show was affected by the fact that she and her party were seated nearer to the stage than usual, or that she was pretty much engaged with job and family during the show's time period and thus missed all the clever references everyone else was picking upon. But the audience reaction was not overwhelming--except for the front row and a line-up of older women behind Fiorella who cackled like demented hens.
Whatever, Fio was, like Queen Victoria, not impressed.
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The panels are making good electricity (12.5 kWh) now that the sun shines so much more than during the 100 year flood. I met so many people having to repair their homes from the rain. Too bad the solar panels can't soak up the water for us.
Last night, some of my friends asked me about my solar again. Everyone is happy for me and maybe they will join the band wagon someday. Here is the graph from December 25th and a solar app that is free for iPhones, iPods, and iPads.
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Mexico: In a City of Killings, Silence Is Golden
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In a City of Killings, Silence Is Golden
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is a battleground in a drug cartel turf war. But talking about the crimes can be deadly, especially for journalists.
By Héctor Tobar
Times Staff Writer
April 23, 2006
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico Here, it's better not to know.
Information can be poison in this border city. Hard-boiled police reporters would rather you didn't tell them the names of certain criminals. When there's a shootout downtown, even the most ambitious radio reporter will not necessarily rush to the scene.
So it went the day last month that four undercover federal police officers were ambushed and killed in thick lunch-hour traffic on the city's busiest street. The offices of several newspapers and radio stations were just blocks away but the news broke 700 miles to the south, on the Mexico City wire services.
"I don't mention groups, I don't mention names . I don't want to know anything," said a newspaper editor here and member of the Assn. of Journalists of Nuevo Laredo. His paper will publish only the barest facts of the crime wave sweeping the city.
"It's not fear, it's being prudent," he explained. Three journalists have been killed here in the last year. "We're not going to try to be the hero of the movie."
The war between the so-called Gulf and Sinaloa drug cartels has been blamed by Mexican federal officials for more than 230 killings in the city in the last 16 months. The journalists who ordinarily would report on such violence have been silenced by cartel operatives who kidnap reporters and repeatedly phone in threats to newsrooms.
Violence and intimidation have created a culture of silence in this city of 500,000 people. Municipal officials rarely comment publicly on the killings. Law enforcement authorities seem powerless. And people here are hard-pressed to remember the last time anyone was arrested or prosecuted for such sensational crimes as the killing of more than a dozen police officers.
"When a crime is committed there should be an investigation, an accused, a punishment," says Carlos Galvan, the owner of two newspapers here. "As long as those things don't happen, speculation eats up [the reputation of] the victim."
Indeed, rumor and mythology are filling the information vacuum in Nuevo Laredo.
Ask why so many people have died here, and there's a good chance you'll be told that the dead have only themselves to blame. The vox populi has it that no "good" or "innocent" person is ever killed in Nuevo Laredo.
"They must have been involved in something," a taxi driver said just a block from the site where the four police officers were killed.
The refrain is reminiscent of dictatorships in other Latin American nations, such as Argentina, where for years people were taken away by soldiers and police officers and "disappeared" without explanation.
Told that the dead were police officers, the taxi driver responded, "The police are all corrupt."
Another popular saying here draws on the Mexican myth that killers are fated to forever drag around the remains of their victims: "Only the person who carries the sack of bones knows why they were killed," people say.
Newspaper and radio reporters here say they would like to tell the full story of the killings. The names of certain drug kingpins circulate among journalists and in other border towns, but have never been printed. Facts might help dispel the myths, they say, as well as the aura of omnipotence that surrounds the cartels. But facts can get reporters killed.
"Some fortunate people who have not been touched directly by the violence can give themselves the luxury of thinking that honest people are not affected," said one journalist who, like many other people interviewed for this article, spoke on condition of not being named. "That's not true."
The cartels are a shadowy but ubiquitous presence. Longtime residents fear their wealth, their armaments and their apparent infiltration of institutions, such as the police force.
"Here, everyone knows who is a narco and who works for them," said one Nuevo Laredo resident, a university student.
"The important thing is not to get mixed up with them and keep a normal life. I even know some narco juniors," the student said, using a term for the young assassins from well-off families recruited to the cartels. "They're very obvious. They show up with the armored pick-up trucks, with guards and all that."
More than 60 people have been killed in the city this year.
The pictures of the dead run in the local newspapers alongside screaming headlines such as "A Rain of Bullets!" Some papers routinely run stark pictures of open-eyed corpses torn up by high-caliber bullets. But rarely will a local newspaper, or a local official, explain why a person was killed or who the killer might be.
Are all the dead drug dealers, or connected with them, as many say?
When a police officer is killed, is it in retaliation for a police raid, or because the officer was mixed up with criminals?
When a journalist is killed or attacked, is it because he or she "offended the sensibilities" (a common Nuevo Laredo euphemism) of one of the drug bands by revealing something about its operations? Or was it because the journalist was working for a cartel and was killed by its rival?
Last year, Tamaulipas Gov. Eugenio Hernandez Flores told residents: "The people of Tamaulipas who behave themselves have nothing to fear" because those being victimized in the wave of violence "are in some way involved with organized crime."
Even people who were close to the victims wonder whether they can ever know why their friends and relatives were killed.
A Nuevo Laredo resident who described himself as a childhood friend of Alejandro Dominguez, a police chief assassinated last year, wonders out loud what his friend might have done to get himself killed.
"You have to go to the root of things. Why did it happen?" says the man, a Nuevo Laredo entrepreneur who asked not to be named. "What did he have in his past? What was his way of living before?"
Dominguez had worked in the attorney general's office.
"He was in law enforcement," the friend said. "And when you're in that job, whether you like it or not, you have to get involved with bad people."
The assassination of Dominguez shook Nuevo Laredo and garnered international headlines. He had been head of the Nuevo Laredo police force for just a few hours when he was gunned down.
"It hits you hard. You know that person, you are with that person, you listen to his dreams and aspirations," the friend said. Still, like many residents here, he was concerned that the killing had been blown out of proportion. He seemed to be angry with his old friend for getting assassinated in such a scandalous way.
"If he hadn't been killed in an hour, it wouldn't have had such an impact on Nuevo Laredo," he said.
Key facts about the drug war are unknown to the general public. For example, it's never been reported here that criminal gangs have threatened local radio stations and newspaper reporters to keep them from reporting on shootings.
Nor has it been reported locally that the narcos have kidnapped journalists. And one Nuevo Laredo reporter told the Mexico City magazine Proceso in February that none who have been kidnapped and sometimes tortured by the drug bands will file an official complaint.
"Because if there's anyone here who knows that the federal, the state and especially the municipal authorities cannot be trusted, it's precisely us," the journalist said.
The mayor of Nuevo Laredo rejected requests for an interview for this article, as did police officials.
To escape the pervasive sense of danger, many residents, including some journalists, seek out facts that suggest that violence is something that happens to others.
At radio station 95.7 FM, news director Marco Antonio Espinoza disagrees with those who say his colleague Ramiro Tellez was killed because he was a journalist.
"The problem did not occur because of journalism," Espinoza said. Tellez really wasn't a journalist, Espinoza said. "He'd come in here in the morning and do the weather report. Then he would leave."
Tellez, who was killed March 10, worked as director of the city's emergency and police communications system. Sources speculated that Tellez may have been killed because the city had recently installed a communications system that made it difficult for criminals to monitor police radio transmissions.
"We stay away from police stories," Espinoza said. "It was the other job that caused his problem."
The newspaper El Mañana decided to "self-censor" its coverage after editor Roberto Mora Garcia was slain outside his home in 2004. Nevertheless, on Feb. 6, the newspaper's offices were attacked and a reporter seriously wounded by men wielding assault rifles and hand grenades.
Sources in Nuevo Laredo's journalism community offered several theories about the reason. Maybe it was because of the Proceso article that had come out a day earlier. Maybe it was because El Mañana had recently participated in a journalism symposium with out-of-towners. Or maybe it was because of a certain story that mentioned the sighting of a cartel hit man.
"Who was responsible?" El Mañana asked in an editorial after the February attack. "We don't know. It could have been anybody. They are ghosts.
"Many times we in the media are attacked in order to blame a rival group, so that a crackdown by the authorities on that rival group will follow.
"It's the new method of doing terrorism."
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Battlemass 2 is a turn based military combat strategy game played out on a map with hexagonal tiles. Its similar to Civilization without all of the management frills. This is strictly one on one, you against a computer in single player or online against another player. The object is simple, destroy your enemy's base while defending your own. Every turn consists of three phases. The first phase is combat where you move your units around and attack the other player. The second phase has you harvesting for resources as a currency and the final phase is where you can build more units at the base. On the surface it might sound shallow, but the combat gets pretty deep. Good enough to satisfy intermediate players and accessible enough for new ones.
The hexagonal land tiles are raised and lowered, so your unit won't be able to travel down or up a tile that is too tall or short. The mining for resources is what really adds a new level of depth for the game. Each harvester that you build has a turn to click on a surrounding tile. That tile is then reduced in height and you get an extra resource to build more units.. There are special tiles with some sort of crystal on them that give a second resource for that turn. By reducing the height of the land, you can make strategic gaps that become uncrossable by land units. The harvesters can be destroyed and they'll have to be if you want to choke off your enemy's funds. Your home base can also act like a harvester. Before you know it, the land will be completely warped and changed around these harvesters.
Harvesters need to be bought and permanently placed within range of your area. Every harvester that's active increases your territory. Your territories can overlap with your enemy. Their harvesters can be placed in your area. It just makes things more interesting with both harvesters deforming the land. Tiles underneath of harvesters or around bases cannot be reduced in height or it would probably make the game impossible.
There are only seven unit types (including the harvester), but that feels like all that's needed. Each type has health, damage, range and movement. Weaker units are of course cheaper to buy. Weaker is a relative term. Three ant tanks do more damage than a rain maker cannon. Three cost just as much as one, the ants move three tiles and the rain maker drives one. The real difference is the ants have a range of one tile while the rain maker is two to three tiles. For the same price, both can decimate an opposing unit. When moving units you can land them on the crystals to destroy them in order to deny your enemy from harvesting them. Its not a real game changer, but its there.
If the enemy has made an insurmountable trench, there is a single air carrier unit that when sharing a tile with a land unit, it can carry them and then drop them off later. The carriers are weak in health and dame, but they are the quickest unit and they have a two tile range. This all justifies their high price tag. If one of these carriers goes down while air lifting a unit, they're both gone.
When a unit is built, you place it directly around your base, so you can only build six combat units in a turn. This is good and bad. You can have so many resources on larger maps that you won't know what to do with them all. So will your enemy. The intelligence of the computer is pretty good. Its no push over, but there are no difficulty settings. Every game is still completely different, mostly because of randomly generated maps. You can fiddle with some generator settings before the map is made.
Graphics wise, Battlemass 2 is designed to look like you're playing on a game board with figurines. That's part of its charm. Even while they're supposed to be toys, they still move, fire guns and explode into fragments. You can zoom in and out of the game map to get close or far to the action. The music is very fitting and some tunes are relaxing while others get the blood pumping. Its relaxing to sit and play, before you start overwhelming the opposition and overtake them. I get a sense of joy finally beating an opponent, even if on the small maps it still takes about an hour. The only problem is there is no save. If you quit you lose, which makes sense for a multiplayer game. The single player could use a save function, but I understand its not catering to the solo experience. I just can't find a match online.
Its a fun game to play, I just wish there was more to it. Even if every game is different, its still the same time after time. No scenarios, no other objectives, no new units. Everything is unlocked from the start. The only progression is how many harvesters you have compared to your rival. There really needs to be scenarios, different units and objectives, but I understand this is like a game of chess with different mechanics.
Another hiccup that I have is in the combat phase of your turn. Each unit can attack and move. You can either click on units or use the left and right buttons to go to the next or previous unit. The problem I have is several times I end up looking at the same piece, because it hasn't moved and I don't want them to or it has moved and its waiting to fire with nothing to shoot at. I'd prefer a do nothing or finish unit's turn. There's no easy way to look at the map to see everyone's health. Instead I can click on each piece to take a look. The final issue that I have is the camera smoothing. When the camera pans anywhere, it will slowly come to a stop. Even if it looks like its done, no its still moving.
These issues are easy to overlook with a game so fun. The true test is seeing if the servers get filled and there are enough people to play against. Perhaps even have ranked matches. Its fun to play a game or two, but without a campaign, I don't think that I'll be sticking around to play it.


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Faces of Resilience: Veronica Kennedy, the Parent
Veronica Kennedy remembers exactly where she was when she found out Matthew Shepard had been murdered. Then just 18, Kennedy was living with her parents while she attended Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. She had come home between classes to eat lunch and furiously type up a paper she'd waited until the last minute to start writing. Her family had a television in the basement, and when she looked up, she saw Shepard's face. He was killed in October 1998 by two men, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, who beat him and left him tied to a fence to die.
Kennedy, who was just entering her freshman year when Shepard was a senior, is still reluctant to discuss his death. She describes the horror of seeing him become a national symbol of anti-gay hate crimes as the "end of innocence."
"I didn't talk about it for a long time, but what I did do was become very vocal as an advocate," she says. "I came out."
"Love that baby regardless of how he turns out," he told her.
"It's as ludicrous as me saying I'm going to change my kid from straight to gay," Kennedy says. "If Elias comes to me one day and says, 'Mom, I'm straight,' what am I going to do—send him off to try and make him gay? How goofy does that sound?"
Her experience as both a mother and a teenage friend of Matthew Shepard has given her a unique voice with which to advocate against orientation change. The only cisgender female member of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, she frequents gay bars in the metro area in gothic nun regalia to advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. But Kennedy says her role in the drag activist troupe has evolved: She often broaches the subject of conversion therapy with the people she meets, many of whom are survivors.One interaction sticks out to her. When she was five months pregnant, Kennedy rode with her fellow sisters in the 2015 Pride parade, the punishing humidity of summer in D.C. compounded by the group's signature costumery. As they prepared to board the float, a drag queen approached her and noticed she was expecting. "Love that baby regardless of how he turns out," he told her. "I am who I am right now because I had to stand up for myself and my parents wouldn't."
The two never spoke again after that day, and Kennedy will probably never know exactly what that stranger went through. But having witnessed the brutal cost of homophobia, she told the drag queen exactly what she would one day tell her son. "You are fantastic and you are beautiful," she said. "You are perfection, sweetheart."