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Koch sustained a cut forehead against Man United on Sunday and was later taken off due to the effects of concussion.
The Leeds player was eventually taken off after returning to the pitch with his head bandaged.
A joint action plan on brain health has been published by English football's governing bodies.
New Zealand haven't lost in Paris since 1973.
Austria goalscorer Christoph Baumgartner stayed on the pitch while visibly struggling tonight.
The neurologist who recommended Sexton be stood down from rugby in 2014 today said he regretted suggesting the out-half has suffered 30 concussions.
The former Tottenham defender has revealed long-lasting effects of a concussion sustained in the 2019 Champions League semi-final against Ajax.
Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney details her recent HIA return, reflects on the Six Nations so far and looks to England.
Clare captain Laurie Ryan and former Galway star Cormac Bane share their scary experiences with concussion.
Smith has not been given the all-clear to play by Cricket Australia doctors after being hit on the head at Lord's.
Cormac Bane suffered two 'serious and prolonged' concussion injuries over the past two years.
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The Australian international has announced his retirement at the age of 32.
The fullback hasn't played since November.
Roscommon U20 star Conor Shanagher has had to call it a day after six concussions.
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7 Christ has accepted you. So accept one another in order to bring praise to God. 8 I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews. He teaches us that God is true. He shows us that God will keep the promises he made to the founders of our nation. 9 Jesus became a servant of the Jews. He did this so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercy. It is written, "I will praise you among the Gentiles. I will sing the praises of your name." (2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49) 10 Again it says, "You Gentiles, be full of joy. Be joyful together with God's people." (Deuteronomy 32:43) 11 And again it says, "All you Gentiles, praise the Lord. Let all the nations sing praises to him." (Psalm 117:1) 12 And Isaiah says, "The Root of Jesse will grow up quickly. He will rule over the nations. The Gentiles will put their hope in him." (Isaiah 11:10) 13 May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.
Accept one another, just as Jesus accepted you. So that God would be praised. It's a pretty clear and simple message. Jesus came as a Jew to fulfil the prophecies spoken of him, the Messiah. But he also came, died and rose again for the gentiles. For all people. Anyone who believes in their heart and confesses with their mouths that Jesus is Lord, will be saved.
So this message remains the same today for us today. The good news of new life in Jesus is for everyone. And we who believe are to be the messengers. So let's endeavour to accept (what does it mean to accept? My definition is to love, to welcome in and to be hospitable and inclusive) everyone and take opportunities to share with everyone, so that they may know the message and have new life too.
And what if they don't accept us or our message? I believe it's clear that we are to keep accepting and loving so that God's name will be praised. That his people reflect his character – he does not reject – whilst someone is on earth his offer of acceptance remains unchanged.
Jesus help me never to presume that someone is not interested in you because of their race, culture, intellect, past behaviour or anything else. Help me to love, accept and to reach out to all people, and to share your message of good news and hope.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a once-daily oral fixed-dose medication, called Qtern, combining 5 mg of the DPP-4 inhibitor saxagliptin (Onglyza, AstraZeneca) and 10 mg of the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin (Forxiga/Farxiga, AstraZeneca) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults, according to a news release from AstraZeneca.
Qtern is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type-2 diabetes who have inadequate control with dapagliflozin (10 mg) or who are already treated with dapagliflozin and saxagliptin.
The FDA had earlier rejected approval of Qtern at the end of 2015, stating that more clinical data were required before it could approve the combination.
The US agency did, however, approve a combination of the DPP-4 inhibitor linagliptin (Tradjenta) and SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin (Jardiance), known as Glyxambi, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim/Eli Lilly in February 2015.
And the European Medicines Agency recommended Qtern for approval for use in adults with type 2 diabetes in May 2016.
SGLT2 inhibitors help patients achieve improved glycemic control by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the blood and enabling its removal via the urine; in trials, they have demonstrated reductions in HbA1c and have also been shown to reduce weight and blood pressure. DPP-4 inhibitors reduce blood glucose as measured by HbA1c.
Both drug classes, however, have also been associated with undesirable side effects.
Most recently, a European Medicines Agency (EMA) panel said a warning stating that the SGLT2 inhibitors may increase the risk for lower-limb amputation should be included in the prescribing information for all drugs in this class.
And last June the FDA strengthened warnings for dapagliflozin, along with another SGLT2 inhibitor, canagliflozin (Invokana, Janssen) related to acute kidney injury. SGLT2 inhibitors have also rarely been linked with diabetic ketoacidosis, said to affect one in 1000 patients — the EMA has updated the labels of such products to indicate this risk, as has the FDA. And drugs in this class are also known to increase the risk of genital mycotic infections.
And saxagliptin has a warning on the US label cautioning that it may increase the risk for heart failure, particularly in patients who already have cardiovascular or kidney disease, based on findings from the Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus–Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 53 (SAVOR-TIMI 53).
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Ever since the 2013 Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning, at an ungodly hour in Los Angeles, most of the nominated actors and actresses have either released carefully worded reactions to the press or begun personally giving their reactions to the press in select interviews. For most nominees, the reactions are boilerplate remarks about being "so honored," "so thankful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association," "so happy for my co-stars," etc. Thankfully, though, there have been a few actors who have offered some genuinely original commentary on their newfound nominations. Among them:
The Most Intimate: Silver Linings Playbookstar Bradley Cooper, who was so giddy during a* *New York Times phone interview conducted from his bed that he did a Daniel Day-Lewis impression and did not rule out a reprisal of the Silver Linings Playbookdance sequence at the Golden Globes.
The Most Profane:_Game Change_actress Sarah Paulson, who said she "cried like a little bitch, baby!" when she heard about her nomination. "The HFPA were the first people to ever recognize me for Studio 60 and I feel very honored to be seen by them."
The Funniest:New Girl's Max Greenfield, who outlined his morning for The Hollywood Reporter: "I got the phone call at 5:30 in the morning, and now the house is awake—including my daughter, who is never up this early. She has demanded Dora The Explorer, so that is happening. . . . This is amazing, though. There was an email going around when it happened with my manager and my agent and a bunch of people, and my only response was, 'Does this mean I'm as good of an actor as [fellow nominee] Ed Harris?'" The Most Mandy Patinkin–Revering:_Homeland_executive producer Alex Gansa said, "Today is about Mandy [Patinkin] for me. . . . His performance is so understated, and I think sometimes it just flies by because people don't realize what he's doing and how he's doing it."
But our award for __Most Original Golden Globes Nomination Reaction__goes to Jeff Daniels, who in a departure from nearly every entertainment-industry-awards nominee in history, admitted to The Hollywood Reporter that he purposefully woke up before dawn to watch the announcements live. (Rather than, say, "totally forgetting that it was happening today and waking up to 20 voicemails/emails/text messages.") "It's this combination of you want it, so it's a relief and then it's 'Oh wow,'" he said.
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Founding families are in unique positions of power and control that enable them to expropriate wealth from minority shareholders. However, recent research suggests that in large publicly trade companies, firms with founding family presence outperform those with more dispersed ownership structures. This raises the question of who monitors the family and alleviates these shareholder-shareholder conflicts. Using the Standard and Poor's 500 firms from 1992 to 1999, we document significant corporate governance differences between family and non-family firms. We find that the salient element in limiting family opportunism in US firms is the relative influence of independent and family directors. Overall, rather than focusing on divergences in family ownership and control as reported in East Asian firms, investors in US firms appear to focus on the presence of independent monitors to counterbalance family influence.
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The beginning of the end for Sid started on October 12, 1978, when girlfriend Nancy Spungeon was mysteriously found dead from a stab wound in room 100 of the Chelsea Hotel.
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The story begins in Baiyang City, Hebei Province, China, in 2056. The advance in technology enables humans to enter their own brains for exploration. Inside the human brain, scientists have discovered a "brain universe" even more complicated than the actual universe. Meanwhile, a seemingly ordinary bus accident has involved people from multiple forces. During the investigation, unexpected incidents happen one after another. The crisis behind this unusual accident goes beyond everyone's imagination. While exploring where the limits are, humans fail to realize that once again, they are standing on the crossroads of evolution. This is the beginning of an eventful and historic era.


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The AAAA Auction Committee retains the right to amend any and all of the below rules as needed and without notice.
Auction Rules
General Rules:
1. The Auction Staff of AAAA will determine the order in which items will be auctioned.
2. Priority stickers may be purchased for $2 and will increase by $1 at a time interval determined by the auction chairperson. Bags with priority stickers will be brought up for auction before any non-priority bags. Exceptions can, rarely, be made for donation items or to better improve the flow of the auction.
3. The AAAA Auction is for freshwater fish and inverts, aquatic plants, and live aquaria food only.
4. AAAA prefers cash transactions for best flow at the payment tables. However we can accept cash, credit or debit cards, and checks as payment for auction items. Out of state checks will require pre-approval by the auction staff.
5. Any decisions regarding exceptions to the auction rules are made at the sole discretion of the Auction Chairperson.
6. All decisions by the Auction Chairperson are final.
7. Violations of any of these rules can result in you being asked to leave the auction, being barred from further auctions, or being removed from the association roles.
8. AAAA claims no responsibility for any item entered in the auction or any personal injury that might occur during the auction or on the auction site. The auction committee, AAAA, and the auction site shall not be held liable for any accidents, theft, or losses that occur during the course of the auction. AAAA, its auction staff or committee, nor the venue where the auction is being held will be responsible for the security of your items once purchased. Buyers should ensure that they are able to take proper care of livestock and have transportation arrangements for larger items.
Buyer's Rules:
1. Any person wishing to bid on an item in the auction or purchase from the buy-it-now tables is required to register and obtain a bidder's number. Both members and non-members are allowed to register for the auction.
2. Bids will only be accepted by holding your bidder placard up with your bidder's number visible. This allows for quicker recognition of bids and improved flow for the auction.
3. Bid increments will be set at the auctioneers discretion. Only full dollar amount bids are accepted. Minimum bids are $2.
4. All purchases must be paid for before any item leaves the room in which the auction is held.
5. Bidding on an item is a contract to buy. Do not bid if you do not intend to pay. All Sales Are Final.
6. Auction items may be inspected prior to the auction and during designated breaks. Once you take possession of the item it is your responsibility. All items are sold "as is, where is" with all faults, known and unknown. Please inspect any items you are interested in thoroughly to your satisfaction before purchasing anything. Once the auctioneer announces an item sold, ownership immediately transfers to the winning bidder. Sellers give no guarantee or warranty on anything in the auction. AAAA is not responsible for diseased/dead fish or faulty equipment.
7. You may check out at the payment tables at any time. However, it can take several minutes for items to be available in the system immediately after an item has been auctioned.
Seller's Rules:
1. Any person wishing to sell items must complete all registration documents and agree to the terms of the auction to get a seller/bidder number. Use this link to pre-register your items if you can to minimize the morning traffic jam at the registration table
2. All bags must be labeled with the seller's number and bag number as well as the scientific and common names, sex (if known), and number of specimens in the bag. For example, Seller 239 would label their 5th item as:
6 Male Red Mickey Mouse Platys
Xiphophorus maculatus
3. Items must be fully registered BEFORE they are placed on the viewing tables.
4. Items cannot be removed from the auction once they have been placed on the viewing tables until they have been auctioned off without the express permission of the Auction Chair.
5. Sellers will have a $1 bag fee taken off the sale price of any item going through the main auction. i.e. A bag that sells from a non-member for $5 will net the seller $2.40 which is 60% of $4 which is the $5 sale price minus the $1 bag fee. This fee does not apply to Buy-it-Now items.
6. The seller will receive the following split for their items sold.
a. Member: 70% of the sale price after the $1 bag fee
b. Non-Member: 60% of the sale price after the $1 bag fee
7. Sellers are not permitted to credit purchases against sales.
8. Sellers are allowed 7 bags per species to enter into the auction. (See Question 5 in the FAQ for information on exemptions)
9. Live items must be properly bagged and of suitable size to maintain water quality throughout the duration of the auction. Proper fish bags must be used. Ziploc bags may be used for dry items or plants, but not for fish. Fish in Ziploc bags will be removed from the auction. Very large fish must be in a bucket, not a bag. Fish must be bagged with ample air and water (about 1/3 water, 2/3 air). Do not overcrowd your fish. Multiple bags may be joined together as one item if necessary. See article here(link) about proper bagging techniques.
10. AAAA may re-bag items as necessary and will charge sellers a $1.00 re-bagging fee which will be taken off the price received for the item.
11. The Auction Chairperson has the right to remove any item from the auction that is incorrectly bagged, appears sick, diseased, or deceased, or is otherwise deemed unsellable.
12. The Auction Chairperson has the right to combine bags of the same species from the same seller into a single lot at their discretion.
13. All unsold items that remain unclaimed at the end of the auction will become the property of AAAA and as such will be combined into lots and auctioned off as a donation.
14. No seller payments will be given on the day of the auction. The AAAA treasurer will mail checks out in a timely fashion after the auction. Ensure that your registration information (name, address, telephone number, e-mail address) is correct. Although every effort will be made to ensure timely payments, AAAA is not responsible for delays due to incorrect seller information.
15. Any lots offered for donations should be presented to the Auction Chairman, Donations Chairman, or given to the representative at the Membership Information Table. They will be labeled 999 for general donations or vendors can receive a unique donation number for tracking purposes.
16. Species on the Federal or State restricted species lists will not be permitted for sale.
Buy-it-now Rules:
1. Aquatic Plants and Live Foods will be sold at the buy-it-now tables.
2. Minimum price for the buy-it-now tables is $1. Prices must always be in whole dollar increments.
3. Buyers can take the item as well as the sales slip to the Buy-it-Now volunteer at anytime to have their purchase recorded.
4. The Auction Chairperson will designate a time, normally 5pm, in which the buy-it-now tables will be closed. This time will be posted and will also be announced by the auctioneer.
5. The seller must pick up items not sold by the designated closing time or they will be considered donations to the club and sold as such.
6. Items sold on the buy-it-now tables cannot be moved to the main auction except by the Auction Chairman.
7. Sellers may lower the price of an item at any time by taking their sales slip to the buy-it-now volunteer to update and initial the new price. However, the seller may not remove any items from the buy-it-now tables until closing time without express permission from the Auction Chairperson.
Q1: How do I get a buyer/bidder or seller number?
A1: Register online before the event at this link or at the computers at the registration table during the event.
Q2: Can I set a minimum bid for auction items?
A2: There are no per item minimum bids in the auction at this time. Minimum bids are set buy the auction chairman or auctioneer; sellers cannot set their own minimums for their items. However, if you wish to bid your item to a suitable sell price you may, but do so at your own risk. You will still have to pay for the item when checking out if no one outbids you.
Q3: Are there any special terms to be used when labeling bags?
A3: All information listed in the Seller's Rules #2 above is required. Any special requirements for the fish/plants can also be included on the label. In addition the following terms should be, but are not required to be used:
Pair: 1 Male and 1 Female
Mated/Proven Pair: Male and Female pair that have successfully produced fry together.
Trio: 1 male and 2 females
Reverse Trio: 1 female and 2 males
Colony: Mix of males and females of any ratio. However, bag must include at least 1 of each sex.
Adult: Sexually mature
Juvenile: Not yet sexually mature
Fry: Under 2 months old
Q4: Why did my bags of fish get sold as 1 item?
A4: The Auction Chairperson has the right to combine bags of fish into a single lot when the number of fish per bag are low or number of bags submitted to high.
Q5: Why am I restricted on the number of bags I can bring to the auction?
A5: Large quantities of the same fish can depress the price of the fish for yourself as well as other sellers. In addition it can cause a poor flow to the auction making for a less entertaining event. If you have a fish that you feel you could sell more than 7 lots of without depressing the market you can email the Auction Chairperson at firstname.lastname@example.com to ask for an exemption.
Q6: What should I do when I get the fish home?
A6: Please remember to properly acclimate your fish and plants when you get home. It is strongly recommend that all new fish be quarantined for a minimum of 2 weeks in a separate aquarium before introduction into any community or established aquarium. Please, be a responsible aquarist; never release any fish or aquatic plants into the wild.


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Mairaj & The Family + Dj Mad Max
May 31, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - June 1, 2019 @ 2:00 am
'Mairaj & The Family' bring a tasty fusion of Reggae, Latin, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Gypsy, Soul and Rock. On a mission to bring honesty, morality and unity through music. Students of life, bringin loving vibes.. Big up the FAM!!
After, DJ MadMax represents Love Carnival & JukeBox Baloo parties in London and specializes in a wide range of dance music such as tropical bass, tribal beats, future bass, dnb and ragga… Coming from a background of soundsystem culture, he soon found the connection with ragga and jungle and incorporated these influences into his sets.
A DJ that has always been driven by bass heavy music, Max's performances highlight the depth of his music collection, with good vocal skills and the ability to switch genres at any
moment, not to mention having a bunch of killer dubplates at the ready.


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Óga (Hailey Sandoz & Joseph Carmichael with Friends) Fingerprints selected CD Reviews
Rick Huff's Best of the West CD Review pg 35
Óga's Review By Rick Huff
"Fingerprints" is a wonderfully sophisticated Gypsy Swing album ...They Take Jazz, Swing, & Scottish/Irish reels to new fields. It is listening and dancing joy from stem to stern..."
In Memorium, Chuck Bloom, Editor of The Ceili Magazine
Óga CD Release Concert & CD Review, By Chuck Bloom
Óga's CD Review: Fingerprints, by editor, Chuck Bloom.
Óga's CD Release Performance Review
Óga's CD Release Performance Review, by Chuck Bloom
Photos of Óga's CD Release Party by Phil Wirth, The Ceili's photgrapher


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While many women agree that pregnancy is among the most amazing and rewarding times in life, it's not easy. Pregnancy can be both physically draining and emotionally taxing. And, if your pregnancy is unplanned, there are added layers of complexity and challenges. You can do it though, and knowing where to turn for help makes the road a whole lot easier.
Not every option is right for every woman, but we all need to talk to someone. Here are a few options to consider…
Talk to Your Parents
You may be surprised just how understanding and supportive your parents can be when you talk to them about an unplanned pregnancy. Go into the conversation with your thoughts organized and certain you are indeed pregnant. Think through the pros and cons of your options and present your plan. Your parents will certainly have questions, and may not immediately agree with your plan. Be prepared to provide thoughtful answers and seriously consider their advice.
Discuss with the Baby's Father
Being in a committed, loving relationship with the baby's father makes this much easier. If that's not the case for you, you should still make the father aware of the pregnancy, unless you feel that doing so could put you or your baby in an unsafe position. Again, you should confirm you're pregnant before initiating the conversation. From there, just be calm, honest and straightforward. He will almost certainly have opinions about the best path for you to take. Hopefully, he will choose to stand by you and start a family, but ultimately your baby's future is in your hands.
Reach Out to Friends
A trusted friend or two can be absolutely invaluable during this time. In some instances, it can be easier to share your hopes, fears and needs with a friend than with anyone else. When it comes to talking with a friend about your unplanned pregnancy, the right friend is a great listener. They should allow you to talk without judgment, and be willing to offer opinions when asked for. You may have a lot of competing ideas and priorities in your mind, and a good friend can help you sort through them.
Contact Sira
It often helps to talk with someone compassionate enough to care and offer guidance, but removed enough from the situation to not carry their personal history with you into the conversation. At Sira, our peer counselors have been where you are, and have talked to hundreds of young women facing similar doubts, fears and questions. They will talk with you one-to-one about your pregnancy options, answer any questions you have, and can even connect you with community resources.
To talk with one of Sira's peer counselors, or to confirm your suspected pregnancy with a free medical pregnancy test, call us today at 352-377-4947.


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(CelebrityAccess) — EDM supergroup Swedish House Mafia has revealed more of their upcoming itinerary with the addition of four festival plays.
The group is lined up to perform at the Tinderbox Festival on June 29th; the Stavernfestival on July 7th; the Frequency Festival on August 16th; and Creamfields on August 25th.
The festival appearances are in addition to a string of previously announced performances in Tele2 Arena in Stockholm from May 2nd-5th, and a performance in at Foro Sol in Mexico City on May 18th.
Additionally, the group's website includes what appears to be a countdown clock, hinting at a big revelation in the wings.
Consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, Swedish House Mafia were one of the hottest groups in modern EDM when they announced plans to part ways in 2012, making their final appearance at the Ultra Music Fest in Miami in early 2013.
Since then, Agnello has charted his own course, while Axwell and Ingrosso continued to perform as a duo until the reformed for a surprise closing set at this year's Ultra Music Fest in Miami.


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NQ Arbuckle
Toronto, Ontario
NQ Arbuckle is an alternative country band who formed in 2002. Consisting of Montreal-born Neville Quinlan (the NQ of the band's name), Mark Kesper, Peter Kesper, John Dinsmore and Jason Sniderman. Before playing bass for NQ Arbuckle, John Dinsmore was a celebrated bullfighter. Originally a solo project for Quinlan, his debut album, Hanging the Battle-Scarred Pinata, was recorded in Vancouver. NQ Arbuckle has twice been nominated for a Juno Award in the category Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Group. The 2009 album "Let's Just Stay Here" featured Carolyn Mark. - Wikipedia
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As dog parents of multiple dogs, you welcome all those sloppy kisses, cold, wet noses, and wagging tails that fill your home with love and joy—there's never a dull moment in a multi-dog household. But with multiple dogs come a few challenges, too; among them, keeping your home clean, fresh-smelling, and relatively free of dog hair which requires regular grooming, vacuuming, and cleaning.
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After all, the stereotypical "smelly dog" is not just a myth; dogs do indeed have a unique, pungent canine aroma that is amplified after a swim or a walk in the rain. And, of course, a little of whatever your dogs walk or roll through outside like mud puddles, garbage, poop, and animal carcasses make their way inside onto your floors, rugs, furniture, and maybe your bed, despite wiping down multiple paws in the mudroom. Not to mention all the dog hair (depending on the breed) that magically sticks to anything your dogs touch or rest upon, from your clothing to soft furnishings.
Nevertheless, you can enjoy having multiple dogs as well as a pristine home by following some guidelines designed for keeping a multi-dog household clean as a whistle.
Why do dogs smell bad?
When establishing a cleaning protocol for a multi-dog household, it helps to understand the reasons that dogs smell and knowing the difference between normal and abnormal odor. Dogs have a natural doggy smell, but if the odor is particularly strong and offensive, it could be a medical condition like Frito feet. Consider these common health issues, which can be treated, thus eliminating one potential source of odor in your home:
- Anal glands need to be expressed or treated
- Skin allergies (caused by food or something in the environment)
- Yeast infections (in folds of skin, inside ears)
- Scaling and flaky skin can be signs of seborrhea caused by hormonal changes; allergies; bacteria, fungus, or parasite infections; poor diet; obesity; and temperature and humidity changes.
- Bladder infections or urinary incontinence
- Bad breath and dental problems
Keep in mind that healthy dogs carry a signature scent that is just part of the species' makeup; dogs simply smell like dogs or the stinky treasures they discover on their travels. Consequently, when you have a multi-dog household, you have to clean more dirt and grime and nose prints from windows, and also reduce and eliminate more doggy odor than in a one-dog domain, particularly if you have puppies or senior dogs who may have accidents.
Essential tools for dog cleanliness
You can have a clean home when you have multiple dogs as long as you have some basic tools and pet-friendly cleaning products for the job, such as:
- Washing machine and dryer
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Broom and dustpan
- Dusters
- Enzymatic cleaners for carpets, upholstery, hard floors
- Enzymatic laundry detergent
- Enzymatic urine odor-and-stain removal sprays
- Natural cleaners and deodorizers like baking soda and apple cider vinegar
- Dog grooming aids including combs, brushes, slickers, dog shampoo, and conditioner
Groom dogs regularly
Comb and brush your dogs often. The more hair you can remove by grooming, the less dog hair to go around your home.
Bathe your dogs on a schedule that is appropriate for the breed and hair type. Whether your dog's hair is curly, long, coarse, or thick can determine how dirty your dog gets. If you're not sure, check with your vet for an appropriate bath schedule. Some dogs only need a good brushing to keep clean while others need a bath every month to stay fresh-smelling and clean.
Wash rugs and bedding
Provide enough washable pet beds/blankets for each dog and wash once weekly. Avoid broadloom carpeting and rugs that are prone to stain and absorb dog odors.
Alternatively, choose washable rugs such as Ruggables, a two-part rug system, that includes a top rug layer that can be tossed into the washing machine at least once a week to stay clean and fresh. Also, many indoor/outdoor rugs can be hosed down outside and dried in the sun.
Clean up any accidents or messes immediately on soft furnishings. Launder bedding often if your dogs relax and/or nap on your beds.
Keeping a clean home
Flooring like hardwood has cracks and crevices that trap food particles and tend to absorb odor as well. Opt for non-porous flooring such as engineered hardwood, laminate, porcelain, ceramic, or vinyl. Every day, sweep dried mud and dirt from your entryway or mudroom. A daily mop-up of hard flooring keeps dirt and food debris under control; thoroughly wash floors a couple of times a week.
Dust and vacuum upholstery, floors, and carpets as often as possible to stay on top of dog hair tumbleweeds and dog hair accumulation on furniture. As dogs move about the house, door trims can get grimy from the oil in their coats so wiping down both sides of doorways every couple of days is a good idea.
- Best Friends: Smelly Dog - Why Does My Dog Stink
- Chicago Tribune: What Are Enzymatic Cleaners and Why Is Everyone With Pets Talking About Them
- American Kennel Club Pet Insurance: 5 Reasons Why Your Dog Smells So Bad and What to Do About It.
- Best Friends: Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
- American Kennel Club: Why Dogs Roll in Smelly Stuff
- Rocco and Roxie: Professional Strength Stain and Odor Eliminator
- Ruggable: Machine Washable Rugs


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A kindhearted Queens man who was sucker-punched after his cellphone was stolen is clinging to life and breathing through a tube, distraught relatives said on Wednesday.
Mohammad Alam, 72, a Bangladeshi immigrant who has spent the last 15 years caring for his blind wife, remains in critical condition at Elmhurst Hospital — and the two teens accused of attacking him are now sitting behind bars.
"He's still on life support," said Alam's cousin Faisel Hassan. "The doctors will know more in five to seven days. It's still very early to tell."
Alam was talking on his phone outside MIM Wireless on Hillside Ave. near 167th St. in Jamaica Hills around 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 when a teen ran by him and snatched the cell from his hand.
As Alam took off, trying to chase the thief, another teenager who was standing nearby broadsided him across the side of his face.
The brutal blow sent Alam head-first into the concrete sidewalk, police said.
The harrowing attack was caught on video, which police released in their search for suspects.
Horrified witnesses tried to grab the pugilistic punk, but he managed to break free and run away before cops could arrive.
Medics rushed Alam to Elmhurst, where he has remained since, fighting for his life.
Doctors told investigators that Alam suffered severe brain damage and that his outlook is grim.
A photo given to the Daily News shows Alam lying in a hospital bed, unconscious and breathing with the help of a respirator.
A series of tubes can be seen snaking up and down his arms.
On Monday, police identified and arrested the two teens they believe are responsible for the attack.
Shyquan Kimble and Jaleel Steele, both 16 and from Queens, were charged with robbery and assault.
A Queens Criminal Court judge ordered the pair held without bail following a brief court appearance on Tuesday.
The criminal charges will most likely be upgraded if Alam dies, a law enforcement source said.
Before attacking Alam, Kimble and Steele and two other teens were seen going into several wireless stores on Hillside Ave. asking about different cellphones.
Investigators believe they were looking for an unattended cellphone they could steal.
When that didn't work, they targeted Alam, a police source said.
The Daily News Flash
Alam moved to the U.S. from Bangladesh about four years ago, Hassan said.
He didn't work because he cared full time for his wife — a former surgeon who went blind following eye surgery 15 years ago.
"He's been taking care of her ever since," his cousin, who works as a cab driver, told The News.
Back home in Bangladesh, Alam worked as a construction contractor.
He was also politically active, working for his country's liberation from Pakistan in 1971.
Bangladesh became a sovereign nation a year later.
"He helped organize protests," Hassan said. "He's a very good person."


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Jenkins, Stephen P. ORCID: 0000-0002-8305-9774 (2010) The British Household Panel Survey and its income data. ISER working paper (2010-33). Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, Colchester, UK.Full text not available from this repository.
This paper provides a self-contained introduction to the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS), concentrating on aspects relevant to analysis of the distribution of household income. I discuss BHPS design features and how data on net household income are derived. The BHPS net household income definition is modelled on that used in Britain�s official personal income distribution statistics (Households Below Average Income, HBAI). I show that cross-sectional BHPS distributions track corresponding HBAI ones relatively well over time.
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Former Aspen man faces felonies in Rolex thefts
The Aspen Times
A 30-year-old former Aspen-area man is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 worth of Rolex watches from a downtown business and bilking a local couple who thought he was a financial adviser out of $60,000, according to court documents.
Jared Mastroianni is charged with two counts of theft and one count of forgery.
The cases occurred in December and January, and law enforcement — with the help of the FBI — have been looking for him and trying to get him back to Aspen for the past 10 months, said Deputy District Attorney Anne Norrdin.
She asked the judge to set a $60,000 bond for Mastroianni's two cases.
However, Mastroianni's attorney, Arnold Mordkin, said his client returned to Aspen to face the charges of his own volition, and that he can afford to travel between Arkansas and Aspen for court. He also said Mastroianni founded and runs a nonprofit in Arkansas that provides benefits to veterans who don't have any.
District Court Judge Gail Nichols on Tuesday ordered Mastroianni to post a combined $15,000 bond in the two cases and allowed him to continue living in Arkansas and travel back to Aspen for court while the cases are adjudicated.
In the Rolex case, Mastroianni established a relationship with the owner of Meridian Jewelers, 525 E. Cooper Ave., by purchasing two Rolex watches in August 2014 for $58,344 with a credit card, according to an arrest warrant filed in court. Then in December, he bought three more Rolexes for an unspecified amount with a check that later cleared his bank, the warrant states.
The owner told police that "he developed a level of trust with Mastroianni because of these two significant sales," the warrant states. Mastroianni also asked the owner if he bought used Rolexes. The owner said he didn't but recommended a broker he knew in Houston, according to the warrant.
In January, when Mastroianni told the owner he wanted to buy eight Rolexes to give to his "top employees," the owner arranged the sale and accepted a check from him for $266,440, the warrant states. The owner only gave Mastroianni five of the watches, however, because Mastroianni told him he'd pick up the other three later.
The day after the purchase he learned the check bounced. The Meridian owner also received a phone call that day from the Houston broker saying he'd just received five brand new Rolex watches from Mastroianni, which they determined were the same ones he'd just bought in Aspen, the warrant states.
Mastroianni told the owner in Aspen that he'd wire the money, but never did, the warrant states. He also said he'd meet him to return the watches but never did. The value of the five watches is $196,250, the warrant states.
An Aspen police officer called Mastroianni but never got a response. He then went to Mastroianni's Aspen address Jan. 19 and saw "many boxes in front of the house" in the driveway, the warrant states.
In the other case against him, an Aspen area couple reported that they'd given Mastroianni $60,000 to invest because he said he was a "financial advisor," according to another arrest warrant. He allegedly said he worked for a company called "Strategic Point," the warrant states.
However, not long after they gave Mastroianni the money Dec. 1, they became suspicious that he wasn't who he said he was and had no affiliation to the company, the warrant states. A company employee later confirmed there was no account in the couple's name at the firm, the warrant states.
Mastroianni then referred them to his business associate, "Oren Lipstean." The couple recorded the conversation with Lipstean, who on the phone sounded to both the couple and the Pitkin County sheriff's deputy who looked into the case like Mastroianni's voice run through a voice synthesizer, according to the warrant.
Mastroianni later told the couple he'd return their money by check but never did, the warrant states. He then sent his "assistant" to meet them at the Aspen Business Center with a check that later was determined to be a forgery, according to the warrant.
The couple never received their money back, the warrant states.


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"Dangers of an Overheated China"
Tyler Cowen:
Dangers of an Overheated China, by Tyler Cowen, Commentary, NY Times: ...Several hundred million Chinese peasants have moved from the countryside to the cities over the last 30 years... To help make this work, the Chinese government has subsidized its exporters by pegging the renminbi at an unnaturally low rate to the dollar...; additional subsidies have included direct credit allocation and preferential treatment for coastal enterprises.
These aren't the recommended policies you would find in a basic economics text, but it's hard to argue with success. ... Those same subsidies, however, have spurred excess capacity... China has been building factories and production capacity in virtually every sector of its economy... Automobiles, steel, semiconductors, cement, aluminum and real estate all show signs of too much capacity. ...
Regional officials have an incentive to prop up local enterprises and production statistics... Chinese fiscal and credit policies are geared toward jobs and political stability, and thus the authorities shy away from revealing which projects are most troubled or should be canceled.
Put all of this together and there is a very real possibility of trouble. ... What will the consequences be ... if and when the Chinese economic miracle encounters a major stumble? A lot of Chinese business ventures will stop being profitable, and layoffs and unrest will most likely rise. The Chinese government may crack down further on dissent. The Chinese public may wonder whether its future lies with capitalism after all, and foreign investors in China will become more nervous.
In economic terms, the prices of Chinese exports will probably fall, as overextended businesses compete to justify their capital investments... American businesses will find it harder to compete with Chinese companies, and there will be deflationary pressures in both countries. And ... the Chinese ... may have less to lend to the United States government. ... The United States will face higher borrowing costs, and its fiscal position may very quickly become unsustainable.
That's not so much a prediction as a very possible contingency, and we should be prepared for it. For now, we should avoid two big mistakes. The first would be to assume that just because borrowing costs are now low, we can postpone fiscal responsibility and keep running up the tab — with the aid of Chinese lending, of course. The history of financial crises shows that turning points can come swiftly...
The second mistake would be to demand too many concessions from the Chinese. What we see in the numbers today are a growing China... Yet there's a real chance that, soon enough, Chinese economic weakness will be a bigger problem than was Chinese economic strength.
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Rimini Protokoll is Helgard Haug, Stefan Kaegi and Daniel Wetzel. Together, they have been dramatising social progress and questioning it since 2000: What will life look like in 2048 after digital erosion? Are humanoid robots going to soon replace us? Rimini Protokoll addresses all this in their latest work, "Uncanny Valley", which offers a disturbing look at our reality. The piece features a humanoid robot in the person of writer Thomas Melle, who sits on stage speaking to the audience in his own voice. An eerie encounter? Perhaps. But in the future, most likely a reality. We spoke about this and more with Stefan Kaegi (the real one).
CCB Magazine: Hi Stefan, you've been addressing complex social issues on stage for years, often relying on amateur actors and subject matter experts. This time a humanoid robot is performing, a symbol of digital progress. How is it working with a robot? Are you "friends"?
Stefan: Of course. And at first it wasn't that easy to create it at all. We really wanted to emulate Thomas Melle's physiognomy; every facial expression, every gesture was to be modelled exactly according to his own. To do so, we had to create a silicone impression of Melle's head, the real one, which gave it its shape. This was followed by meticulous programming work in order to make his facial expressions – lips, eyes, and eyelashes – appear as authentic as possible. After each performance, the robot had to be packaged away carefully again. I think I've never worried about a performer as much as Melle 2, as we refer to him.
I think I've never felt more unnerved by a performer than I did by Melle 2. And at first it wasn't that easy to create it at all. We really wanted to emulate Thomas Melle's physiognomy; every facial expression, every gesture was to be modelled exactly according to his own
CCB Magazine:Thomas Melle wrote the piece himself, he suffers from a manicdepressive illness, which he addressed in his 2016 book, "Die Welt im Rücken". And he said that thanks to the robot, he could regain a sense of control – you can then simply send the robot to the next meeting or to the stage without being physically present yourself. Will we have to get used to humanoid robots in our everyday life in the future?
Stefan:I believe so. People are already experimenting with using these robots in professions such as nursing, and initial experiments with them, for example in Japan, have shown that it works. Japan in particular is considered a showpiece of New Robotics in the working world. This is due to the fact that fears of surveillance and uncontrollability are much lesser prevalent there than here. Many Japanese even expect these technologies to enrich their lives in the future. Not least of all, this has to do with positive portrayals in manga and popular culture, which means that the Japanese have less fear of contact with humanoid machines. The demographic change, which is even more serious than in Germany, makes the use of robots almost necessary. According to forecasts, of Japan's 127 million people, 28.1 per cent are older than 65 years of age – and this number will decline to 88 million by 2065. Rural regions are threatened with abandonment, loneliness and a shortage of labour. Robots are seen as an aid in Japan, even in areas such as elderly care, where work is 'human'. In Germany, people are far more cautious. But also here research results show that we accept robots in our everyday life, if they have social abilities, if we consider them to be human beings. This is where our piece "Uncanny Valley" comes in. Cause if we're in the realm of the Uncanny Valley, robots scare us.
CCB Magazine:Can you explain the term "Uncanny Valley"?
Stefan:The term "Uncanny Valley" originally comes from the Japanese robotics researcher Masahiro Mori from the 1970s. At that time, Mori realised that humanoid robots were particularly scary when they looked almost, but not entirely, like us.For example, if they only reproduce us, say, to 70 per cent, then we don't perceive them as humanlike and may or may not find them sympathetic. But if they are not quite similar to us in certain respects, maybe only just a bit less than 100 per cent, then we perceive them as zombies – then this is what is referred to as Uncanny Valley.
Humanoid robots could become commonplace in the future. In countries like Japan, they already are. And here, too, we won't just find them in retirement homes. Humanlike dolls are also increasingly becoming part of our sex lives
CCB Magazine:The attempts to replace humans with mechanical things are not new. Even in preChristian times, the Greeks invented simple automata that could perform activities without direct human intervention. This is how the first waterpowered clock was made in 270 BC. Robots have been around in industrial settings since the 1960s, although in 1927 the movie "Metropolis", the first human machine hit the big screen. Is your piece a critique of the robotisation of society or should we look forward to it?
Stefan:On the one hand, it is a criticism of the circum stances. Yes. Because we have become technical beings for a while now and are literally helpless when our smartphone fails. That's why our theatre always addresses interface problems – we try to mirror society, and the audience experiences the reality it needs. On the other hand, humanoids will become part of daily routine in the future. And not only in retirement homes. Humanlike dolls are also increasingly becoming part of our sex lives. There are already the first robot brothels.
CCB Magazine:The aim of your pieces is to reach the audience emotionally and confront it with reality. How did the audience react to Melle 2? Was it disturbed?
Stefan:Some people actually thought it was a human being playing a robot and not the other way round. They thought, "damn, he's good." Our intention was not to pretend that it was not a robot on stage; that would have been silly. The back of the head is therefore open. Nevertheless, for some, the presentation seemed deceptively genuine. His authenticity evokes empathy among the audience: a certain glow in the eyes, a certain angle around the lips. It brings him closer to the audience and they cannot resist the sympathy for him, even though they know that it's a robot.
Some people actually believed that Melle 2 is a human who plays a robot and not the other way around. They seemed to be thinking to themselves, "damn, he's good!"
CCB Magazine:Rimini Protokoll has long been concerned with technical and digital progress and its implications for us. In your piece "Staat" ("State"), you posed the question as to how digital development will change our lives by 2048. Now it's the humanoid robot Melle 2. We are currently experiencing a strong digital penetration in our lives and everyday work. What does that mean for the performing arts?
Stefan:Theatre basically has the chance, as live art, to very closely examine the present, to stage coexistence in the present time. And since a large part of our efforts, creativity and debates in the postindustrial age have to do with the question of how we want to live together, theatre is the art of the age – an art that doesn't isolate us from each other, but draws us out from behind our screens. It's up to us not to let this being together degenerate into an end in itself, but to use this social space to critically question the complex issues of our time. Of course, this also includes socioeconomic interrelationships of power, which seem to leave less and less leeway for policymakers (or politics in general). Theatre will continue to outsmart reality in the future.
CCB Magazine:Last question: Can machines become friends and if so, how many can do so?
Stefan:Maybe they can, but in a way that would be very sad, too. For my part, at least, I'm very happy with my human friends. And they won't be replaced by any machines in the future.
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Jan-Lennard Struff backed Novak Djokovic's idea to start a fund to support lower-ranked players amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Djokovic revealed earlier this month he had spoken to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal about a relief fund that would see up to $4.5million distributed to lower-ranked players with the ATP Tour suspended until at least July 13.
Struff, world number 34, backed the plan and said it was important that ATP Player Council president Djokovic had led the way.
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