text: Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content + INTRODUCTION Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ The skin is an essential component of nonspecific immunity, protecting the host from potential pathogens in the environment. Breaches in this protective barrier thus represent a form of immunocompromise that predisposes the patient to infection. Bites and scratches from animals and humans allow the inoculation of microorganisms past the skin's protective barrier into deeper, susceptible host tissues. ++ Each year in the United States, millions of animal-bite wounds are sustained. The vast majority are inflicted by pet dogs and cats, which number >100 million; the annual incidence of dog and cat bites has been reported as 300 bites per 100,000 population. Other bite wounds are a consequence of encounters with animals in the wild or in occupational settings. While many of these wounds require minimal or no therapy, a significant number result in infection, which may be life-threatening. The microbiology of bite-wound infections in general reflects the oropharyngeal flora of the biting animal, although organisms from the soil, the skin of the animal and the victim, and the animal's feces may also be involved. + DOG BITES Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ In the United States, dogs bite >4.7 million people each year and are responsible for 80% of all animal-bite wounds, an estimated 15–20% of which become infected. Each year, 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites; of those injured, 386,000 require treatment in an emergency department, with >1000 emergency department visits each day and about a dozen deaths per year. Most dog bites are provoked and are inflicted by the victim's pet or by a dog known to the victim. These bites are frequently sustained during efforts to break up a dogfight. Children are more likely than adults to sustain canine bites, with the highest incidence of 6 bites/1000 population among boys 5–9 years old. Victims are more often male than female, and bites most often involve an upper extremity. Among children <4 years old, two-thirds of all these injuries involve the head or neck. Infection typically manifests 8–24 h after the bite as pain at the site of injury with cellulitis accompanied by purulent, sometimes foul-smelling discharge. Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis may develop if a canine tooth penetrates synovium or bone. Systemic manifestations (e.g., fever, lymphadenopathy, and lymphangitis) also may occur. The microbiology of dog-bite wound infections is usually mixed and includes β-hemolytic streptococci, Pasteurella species, Staphylococcus species (including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA]), Eikenella corrodens, and Capnocytophaga canimorsus. Many wounds also include anaerobic bacteria such as Actinomyces, Fusobacterium, Prevotella, and Porphyromonas species. ++ While most infections resulting from dog-bite injuries are localized to the area of injury, many of the microorganisms involved are capable of causing systemic infection, including bacteremia, meningitis, brain abscess, endocarditis, and chorioamnionitis. These infections are particularly likely in hosts with edema or compromised lymphatic drainage in the involved extremity (e.g., after a bite on the arm in a woman who has undergone mastectomy) and in patients who are immunocompromised by medication or disease (e.g., glucocorticoid use, systemic lupus erythematosus, acute leukemia, or hepatic cirrhosis). In addition, dog bites and scratches may result in systemic illnesses such as rabies (Chap. 105) and tetanus (Chap. 49). ++ Infection with C. canimorsus following dog-bite wounds may result in fulminant sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and renal failure, particularly in hosts who have impaired hepatic function, who have undergone splenectomy, or who are immunosuppressed. This thin gram-negative rod is difficult to culture on most solid media but grows in a variety of liquid media. The bacteria are occasionally seen within polymorphonuclear leukocytes on Wright-stained smears of peripheral blood from septic patients. Tularemia (Chap. 67) also has been reported to follow dog bites. + CAT BITES Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ Although less common than dog bites, cat bites and scratches result in infection in more than half of all cases. Because the cat's narrow, sharp canine teeth penetrate deeply into tissue, cat bites are more likely than dog bites to cause septic arthritis and osteomyelitis; the development of these conditions is particularly likely when punctures are located over or near a joint, especially in the hand. Women sustain cat bites more frequently than do men. These bites most often involve the hands and arms. Both bites and scratches from cats are prone to infection from organisms in the cat's oropharynx. Pasteurella multocida, a normal component of the feline oral flora, is a small gram-negative coccobacillus implicated in the majority of cat-bite wound infections. Like that of dog-bite wound infections, however, the microflora of cat-bite wound infections is usually mixed. Other microorganisms causing infection after cat bites are similar to those causing dog-bite wound infections. ++ The same risk factors for systemic infection following dog-bite wounds apply to cat-bite wounds. Pasteurella infections tend to advance rapidly, often within hours, causing severe inflammation accompanied by purulent drainage; Pasteurella may also be spread by respiratory droplets from animals, resulting in pneumonia or bacteremia. Like dog-bite wounds, cat-bite wounds may result in the transmission of rabies or in the development of tetanus. Infection with Bartonella henselae causes cat-scratch disease (Chap. 69) and is an important late consequence of cat bites and scratches. Tularemia (Chap. 67) also has been reported to follow cat bites. + OTHER ANIMAL BITES Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ Infections have been attributed to bites from many animal species. Often these bites are sustained as a consequence of occupational exposure (farmers, laboratory workers, veterinarians) or recreational exposure (hunters and trappers, wilderness campers, owners of exotic pets). Generally, the microflora of bite wounds reflects the oral flora of the biting animal. Most members of the cat family, including feral cats, harbor P. multocida. Bite wounds from aquatic animals such as alligators or piranhas may contain Aeromonas hydrophila. Venomous snakebites (Chap. 136) result in severe inflammatory responses and tissue necrosis—conditions that render these injuries prone to infection. The snake's oral flora includes many species of aerobes and anaerobes, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Proteus species, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Bacteroides fragilis, and Clostridium species. Bites from nonhuman primates are highly susceptible to infection with pathogens similar to those isolated from human bites (see below). Bites from Old World monkeys (Macaca) may also result in the transmission of B virus (Herpesvirus simiae, cercopithecine herpesvirus), a cause of serious infection of the human central nervous system. Bites of seals, walruses, and polar bears may cause a chronic suppurative infection known as seal finger, which is probably due to one or more species of Mycoplasma colonizing these animals. ++ Small rodents, including rats, mice, and gerbils, as well as animals that prey on rodents may transmit Streptobacillus moniliformis (a microaerophilic, pleomorphic gram-negative rod) or Spirillum minor (a spirochete); these organisms cause a clinical illness known as rat-bite fever. The vast majority of cases in the United States are streptobacillary, whereas Spirillum infection occurs mainly in Asia. ++ In the United States, the risk of rodent bites is usually greatest among laboratory workers or inhabitants of rodent-infested dwellings (particularly children). Rat-bite fever is distinguished from acute bite-wound infection by its typical manifestation after the initial wound has healed. Streptobacillary disease follows an incubation period of 3–10 days. Fever, chills, myalgias, headache, and severe migratory arthralgias are usually followed by a maculopapular rash, which characteristically involves the palms and soles and may become confluent or purpuric. Complications include endocarditis, myocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia, and abscesses in many organs. Haverhill fever is an S. moniliformis infection acquired from contaminated milk or drinking water and has similar manifestations. Streptobacillary rat-bite fever was frequently fatal in the preantibiotic era. The differential diagnosis includes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, leptospirosis, and secondary syphilis. The diagnosis is made by direct observation of the causative organisms in tissue or blood, by culture of the organisms on enriched media, or by serologic testing with specific agglutinins. ++ Spirillum infection (referred to in Japan as sodoku) causes pain and purple swelling at the site of the initial bite, with associated lymphangitis and regional lymphadenopathy, after an incubation period of 1–4 weeks. The systemic illness includes fever, chills, and headache. The original lesion may eventually progress to an eschar. The infection is diagnosed by direct visualization of the spirochetes in blood or tissue or by animal inoculation. ++ Finally, NO-1 (CDC nonoxidizer group 1) is a bacterium associated with dog- and cat-bite wounds. Infections in which NO-1 has been isolated have tended to manifest locally (i.e., as abscess and cellulitis). These infections have occurred in healthy persons with no underlying illness and in some instances have progressed from localized to systemic illnesses. The phenotypic characteristics of NO-1 are similar to those of asaccharolytic Acinetobacter species; i.e., NO-1 is oxidase-, indole-, and urease-negative. To date, all strains identified have been shown to be susceptible to aminoglycosides, β-lactam antibiotics, tetracyclines, quinolones, and sulfonamides. + HUMAN BITES Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ Human bites may be self-inflicted; may be sustained by medical personnel caring for patients; or may take place during fights, domestic abuse, or sexual activity. Human-bite wounds become infected more frequently (~10–15% of the time) than do bites inflicted by other animals. These infections reflect the diverse oral microflora of humans, which includes multiple species of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Common aerobic isolates include viridans streptococci, S. aureus, E. corrodens (which is particularly common in clenched-fist injury; see below), and Haemophilus influenzae. Anaerobic species, including Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella, Porphyromonas, and Peptostreptococcus species, are isolated from 50% of wound infections due to human bites; many of these isolates produce β-lactamases. The oral flora of hospitalized and debilitated patients often includes Enterobacteriaceae in addition to the usual organisms. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes simplex virus infection, syphilis, tuberculosis, actinomycosis, and tetanus have been reported to be transmitted by human bites; it is biologically possible to transmit HIV through human bites, although this event is quite unlikely. ++ Human bites are categorized as either occlusional injuries, which are inflicted by actual biting, or clenched-fist injuries, which are sustained when the fist of one individual strikes the teeth of another, causing traumatic laceration of the hand. For several reasons, clenched-fist injuries, which are sometimes referred to as "fight bite" and which are more common than occlusional injuries, result in particularly serious infections. The deep spaces of the hand, including the bones, joints, and tendons, are frequently inoculated with organisms in the course of such injuries. The clenched position of the fist during injury, followed by extension of the hand, may further promote the introduction of bacteria as contaminated tendons retract beneath the skin's surface. Moreover, medical attention is often sought only after frank infection develops. + APPROACH TO PATIENT Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ APPROACH TO THE PATIENT: Animal or Human Bites A careful history should be elicited, including the type of biting animal, the type of attack (provoked or unprovoked), and the amount of time elapsed since injury. Local and regional public-health authorities should be contacted to determine whether an individual species could be rabid and/or to locate and observe the biting animal when rabies prophylaxis may be indicated (Chap. 105). Suspicious human-bite wounds should provoke careful questioning regarding domestic or child abuse. Details on antibiotic allergies, immunosuppression, splenectomy, liver disease, mastectomy, and immunization history should be obtained. The wound should be inspected carefully for evidence of infection, including redness, exudate, and foul odor. The type of wound (puncture, laceration, or scratch); the depth of penetration; and the possible involvement of joints, tendons, nerves, and bones should be assessed. It is often useful to include a diagram or photograph of the wound in the medical record. In addition, a general physical examination should be conducted and should include an assessment of vital signs as well as an evaluation for evidence of lymphangitis, lymphadenopathy, dermatologic lesions, and functional limitations. Injuries to the hand warrant consultation with a hand surgeon for the assessment of tendon, nerve, and muscular damage. Radiographs should be obtained when bone may have been penetrated or a tooth fragment may be present. Culture and Gram's staining of all infected wounds are essential; anaerobic cultures should be undertaken if abscesses, devitalized tissue, or foul-smelling exudate is present. A small-tipped swab may be used to culture deep punctures or small lacerations. It is also reasonable to culture samples from apparently uninfected wounds due to bites inflicted by animals other than dogs and cats, since the microorganisms causing disease are less predictable in these cases. The white blood cell count should be determined and the blood cultured if systemic infection is suspected. +++ TREATMENT ++ TREATMENT Bite-Wound Infections WOUND MANAGEMENT Wound closure is controversial in bite injuries. Many authorities prefer not to attempt primary closure of wounds that are or may become infected, choosing instead to irrigate these wounds copiously, debride devitalized tissue, remove foreign bodies, and approximate the wound edges. Delayed primary closure may be undertaken after the risk of infection is over. Small uninfected wounds may be allowed to close by secondary intention. Puncture wounds due to cat bites should be left unsutured because of the high rate at which they become infected. Facial wounds are usually sutured after thorough cleaning and irrigation because of the importance of a good cosmetic result in this area and because anatomic factors such as an excellent blood supply and the absence of dependent edema lessen the risk of infection. ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY Established Infection Antibiotics should be administered for all established bite-wound infections and should be chosen in light of the most likely potential pathogens, as indicated by the biting species and by Gram's stain and culture results (Table 40-1). For dog and cat bites, antibiotics should be effective against S. aureus, Pasteurella species, C. canimorsus, streptococci, and oral anaerobes. For human bites, agents with activity against S. aureus, H. influenzae, and β-lactamase-positive oral anaerobes should be used. The combination of an extended-spectrum penicillin with a β-lactamase inhibitor (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, ticarcillin/clavulanic acid, ampicillin/sulbactam) appears to offer the most reliable coverage for these pathogens. Second-generation cephalosporins (cefuroxime, cefoxitin) also offer substantial coverage. The choice of antibiotics for penicillin-allergic patients (particularly those in whom immediate-type hypersensitivity makes the use of cephalosporins hazardous) is more difficult and is based primarily on in vitro sensitivity since data on clinical efficacy are inadequate. The combination of an antibiotic active against gram-positive cocci and anaerobes (such as clindamycin) with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or a fluoroquinolone, which is active against many of the other potential pathogens, would appear reasonable. In vitro data suggest that azithromycin alone provides coverage against most commonly isolated bite-wound pathogens. As MRSA becomes more common in the community and evidence of its transmission between humans and their animal contacts increases, empirical use of agents active against MRSA should be considered in high-risk situations while culture results are awaited. Antibiotics are generally given for 10–14 days, but the response to therapy must be carefully monitored. Failure to respond should prompt a consideration of diagnostic alternatives and surgical evaluation for possible drainage or debridement. Complications such as osteomyelitis or septic arthritis mandate a longer duration of therapy. Management of C. canimorsus sepsis requires a 2-week course of IV penicillin G (2 million units IV every 4 h) and supportive measures. Alternative agents for the treatment of C. canimorsus infection include cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. Serious infection with P. multocida (e.g., pneumonia, sepsis, or meningitis) also should be treated with IV penicillin G. Alternative agents include second- or third-generation cephalosporins or ciprofloxacin. Bites by venomous snakes (Chap. 136) may not require antibiotic treatment. Because it is often difficult to distinguish signs of infection from tissue damage caused by the envenomation, many authorities continue to recommend treatment directed against the snake's oral flora—i.e., the administration of broadly active agents such as ceftriaxone (1–2 g IV every 12–24 h) or ampicillin/sulbactam (1.5–3.0 g IV every 6 h). Seal finger appears to respond to doxycycline (100 mg twice daily for a duration guided by the response to therapy). Presumptive or Prophylactic Therapy The use of antibiotics for patients presenting early (within 8 h) after bite injury is controversial. Although symptomatic infection frequently will not yet have manifested at this point, many early wounds will harbor pathogens, and many will become infected. Studies of antibiotic prophylaxis for wound infections are limited and have often included only small numbers of cases in which various types of wounds have been managed according to various protocols. A meta-analysis of eight randomized trials of prophylactic antibiotics in patients with dog-bite wounds demonstrated a reduction in the rate of infection by 50% with prophylaxis. However, in the absence of sound clinical trials, many clinicians base the decision to treat bite wounds with empirical antibiotics on the species of the biting animal; the location, severity, and extent of the bite wound; and the existence of comorbid conditions in the host. All human- and monkey-bite wounds should be treated presumptively because of the high rate of infection. Most cat-bite wounds, particularly those involving the hand, should be treated. Other factors favoring treatment for bite wounds include severe injury, as in crush wounds; potential bone or joint involvement; involvement of the hands or genital region; host immunocompromise, including that due to liver disease or splenectomy; and prior mastectomy on the side of an involved upper extremity. When prophylactic antibiotics are administered, they are usually given for 3–5 days. Rabies and Tetanus Prophylaxis Rabies prophylaxis, consisting of both passive administration of rabies immune globulin (with as much of the dose as possible infiltrated into and around the wound) and active immunization with rabies vaccine, should be given in consultation with local and regional public health authorities for some animal bites and scratches as well as for certain nonbite exposures (Chap. 105). Rabies is endemic in a variety of animals, including dogs and cats in many areas of the world. Many local health authorities require the reporting of all animal bites. A tetanus booster immunization should be given if the patient has undergone primary immunization but has not received a booster dose in the past 5 years. Patients who have not previously completed primary immunization should be immunized and should also receive tetanus immune globulin. Elevation of the site of injury is an important adjunct to antimicrobial therapy. Immobilization of the infected area, especially the hand, also is beneficial. ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTABLE 40-1MANAGEMENT OF WOUND INFECTIONS FOLLOWING ANIMAL AND HUMAN BITESView Table||Download (.pdf) TABLE 40-1 MANAGEMENT OF WOUND INFECTIONS FOLLOWING ANIMAL AND HUMAN BITES BITING SPECIES COMMONLY ISOLATED PATHOGENS PREFERRED ANTIBIOTIC(S)a ALTERNATIVE IN PENICILLIN-ALLERGIC PATIENT PROPHYLAXIS ADVISED FOR EARLY UNINFECTED WOUNDS OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Dog Staphylococcus aureus, Pasteurella multocida, anaerobes, Capnocytophaga canimorsus Amoxicillin/clavulanate (250–500 mg PO tid) or ampicillin/sulbactam (1.5–3.0 g IV q6h) Clindamycin (150–300 mg PO qid) plus either TMP-SMX (1 DS tablet PO bid) or ciprofloxacin (500 mg PO bid) Sometimesb Consider rabies prophylaxis. Cat P. multocida, S. aureus, anaerobes Amoxicillin/clavulanate or ampicillin/sulbactam as above Clindamycin plus TMP-SMX as above or a fluoroquinolone Usually Consider rabies prophylaxis. Carefully evaluate for joint/bone penetration. Human, occlusional Viridans streptococci, S. aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, anaerobes Amoxicillin/clavulanate or ampicillin/sulbactam as above Erythromycin (500 mg PO qid) or a fluoroquinolone Always Human, clenched-fist As for occlusional, plus Eikenella corrodens Ampicillin/sulbactam as above or imipenem (500 mg q6h) Cefoxitinc Always Examine for tendon, nerve, or joint involvement. Monkey As for human bite As for human bite As for human bite Always For macaque monkeys, consider B virus prophylaxis with acyclovir. Snake Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp., Bacteroides fragilis, Clostridium spp. Ampicillin/sulbactam as above Clindamycin plus TMP-SMX as above or a fluoroquinolone Sometimes, especially with venomous snakes Administer antivenin for venomous snakebite. Rodent Streptobacillus moniliformis, Leptospira spp., P. multocida Penicillin VK (500 mg PO qid) Doxycycline (100 mg PO bid) Sometimes — aAntibiotic choices should be based on culture data when available. These suggestions for empirical therapy need to be tailored to individual circumstances and local conditions. IV regimens should be used for hospitalized patients. A single IV dose of antibiotics may be given to patients who will be discharged after initial management. bProphylactic antibiotics are suggested for severe or extensive wounds, facial wounds, and crush injuries; when bone or joint may be involved; and when comorbidity is present (see text). cMay be hazardous in patients with immediate-type hypersensitivity to penicillin. Abbreviations: DS, double-strength; TMP-SMX, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.


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The New York Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA. Read that again slowly.
Last night, Julius Randle had 40 points and 10 rebounds to lead New York to a 137-127 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks and extend their winning streak to eight games.
Before the game, however, Knicks superfan and porn star Sara Jay put on her most revealing outfit to ask fans a question about the team.
The Knicks have a 33-27 record that has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Randle is putting the team on his back while averaging 23.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.

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Background Daily mean concentration cannot fully address the hourly variations of air pollution within one day. As such, we proposed a new indicator, daily exceedance concentration hours (DECH), to explore the acute cardiovascular effects of ambient PM2.5 (particles with aerodynamic diameters less than 2.5 μm). The DECH in PM2.5 was defined as daily total concentration-hours > 25 μg/m3. Methods A generalized additive model with a quasi-Poisson link was applied to estimate the associations between day-to-day variation in PM2.5 DECH and day-to-day variation in cardiovascular mortality in six subtropical cities in Guangdong Province, China. Results The analysis revealed significant associations between PM2.5 DECHs and cardiovascular mortality. A 500 μg/m3 ∗ h increase in PM2.5 DECHs at lag03 was associated with an increase of 4.55% (95% confidence interval (CI): 3.59%, 5.52%) in cardiovascular mortality, 4.45% (95% CI: 2.81%, 6.12%) in ischemic cardiovascular mortality, 5.02% (95% CI: 3.41%, 6.65%) in cerebrovascular mortality, and 3.00% (95% CI: 1.13%, 4.90%) in acute myocardial infarction mortality. We further observed a greater mortality burden using PM2.5 DECHs than daily mean PM2.5 (6478 (95% CI: 5071, 7917) VS 5136 (95% CI: 3990, 6305)). Conclusion This study reveals that PM2.5 DECH is one important exposure indicator of ambient PM2.5 to measure its cardiovascular mortality effects in Pearl River Delta region; and that using daily mean concentration could under-estimate the mortality burden compared with this new indicator.
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Athens can harbor bank recap hope
The recent European Union summit may have surpassed expectations for the first time in a long time, warding off an immediate fissure in the eurozone and raising hopes of a crisis resolution in Spain, Italy and program countries in the medium-to-long term. Although Greece has reasons to rejoice, some local politicians and others may have jumped the gun in assuming a direct Greek bank recapitalization from European bailout funds, leading to a significant reduction in the public debt-to-GDP ratio.
Under the second economic adjustment program, Greece has been allocated 48 billion euros for the recapitalization and resolution of the local banking sector by its international creditors. The capital support will be provided by the Hellenic Financial Stability Facility (HFSF), which was established in the fall of 2010, to which the 48 billion euros will be directed. Another 2 billion euros or so is available from the first bailout program, bringing the total sum to 50 billion.
Following the completion of the biggest-ever sovereign debt restructuring (PSI+) last March, and continued delays in bank recap due to the political situation, the four major banks — namely National, Alpha, Eurobank EFG and Piraeus — received bridge capital of 18 billion euros in the form of EFSF (European Financial Stability Facility) bonds from the HFSF. The capital bridge aimed at covering bond losses related to PSI and boosting the banks? total capital adequacy ratio to the minimum 8 percent required for them to be able to resume borrowing from the European Central Bank (ECB).
According to the initial plan, the Greek banks will have to be recapitalized to cover bond writedowns and loan losses from BlackRock stress exercises, bringing their core Tier I capital adequacy ratio to a minimum 9 percent by sometime in September and to 10 percent by June 2013.
A number of analysts estimate that the capital shortfall from bond and loan losses under the distress scenario of the four large banks should not exceed 25 to 27 billion euros to raise core Tier I ratio to 10 percent. Even if one adds 10 billion euros in resolution and recapitalization needs for other banks, such as Hellenic Postbank and ATEbank, and rules out private shareholder participation, the sector?s total capital shortfall may not exceed 35-37 billion euros. Of course, the above calculations will become meaningless if Greece exits the euro or gets trapped in a prolonged depression, but let?s assume this will not be the case.
So, Greece may be able to count on some 15 billion euros or more unused funds from the bank recap scheme to finance other needs. One possibility is to fund the extension of the economic program for two years, meaning until end-2016, which is one of the goals of the new coalition government. Another possibility would be to use all or part of the residual amount to buy back the new Greek bonds at, hopefully, depressed price levels and subsequently cancel them to reduce the outstanding stock of public debt, and cut the debt-to-GDP ratio by 10 to 20 percentage points to render the Greek debt more sustainable.
Following the decisions taken at the EU summit last week, many Greek politicians and others think there is a great opportunity to have the bailout mechanisms EFSF/European Stability Mechanism (ESM) recapitalize the local banks directly and not through the HFSF. This means the public debt stock can be possibly cut by 48-50 billion euros or 23-25 percentage points of GDP. Their hopes are basically pinned on the following segment from the EU statement.
?The Eurogroup will examine the situation of the Irish financial sector with the view of further improving the sustainability of the well-performing adjustment program. Similar cases will be treated equally.?
With no intention of second-guessing anybody, we think the EU, which is eager to show that a program country can successfully access the markets, would like to reward Ireland for conforming to the terms of bailout program and facilitating its exit into the markets in the next 12 months or so by finding a way to recapitalize its banks retroactively.
Even so, it will be interesting to see how the EU will handle the capital injection of 20.7 billion euros by the country?s national pension fund to the AIB and Bank of Ireland, and the 30.7 billion-plus in promissory notes in the 64.4 billion-euro Irish bank recap, as Nomura pointed out in a report. Assuming full assumption of bank recapitalization by the European bailout mechanisms, Ireland would see its public debt-to-GDP drop by about 40 percentage points, improving drastically the sustainability of its debt.
On the other hand, Greece has not received good grades from the troika on the implementation of its economic adjustment program and is not likely to get a positive assessment anytime soon. So, it is rather unlikely the EU will approve the direct recapitalization of Greek banks from the EFSF/ESM.
Moreover, such a direct recap of any bank — Spanish, Irish or Greek — cannot happen before an EU centralized supervisor is up and running, as explicitly outlined in the EU statement. Most economists seem to reckon that it will take months before bank supervision at the European level is in place. In addition, the permanent bailout mechanism, ESM, which was supposed to be operational in early July, may not be ready following some delays in the ratification process. This means direct bank recap, even if it is approved, will have to wait for months.
All-in-all, the Greeks have every right to rejoice about the decisions taken at last week?s EU summit but less than others, like the Spanish and the Irish. This is so because direct bank recap is more likely to be used by the EU as a reward for program countries sticking to agreed-upon reforms and fiscal targets, and Greece cannot compete in that category. In addition, direct bank recap may take longer than many think, weakening its punch.


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How to make a hash of Suzuka: Goin' up & down at the Japanese GP
Drivers, fans and viewers were overjoyed to return to Suzuka for the first time in three years, so what went wrong? There's one overriding factor...
A series taken from the 164-page Motor Sport special Great Racing Cars, which is available to buy here
From the editor Damien Smith
How would you define a 'great' racing car? Race wins and championship titles are an obvious place to start – and admittedly, when we began the process of rounding up the 'voices' to fill this special magazine, published by the team behind Motor Sport, we had in mind the likes of the Lotus 72, Ferrari F2004, Porsche 917, Audi R10 and so on.
But as the interviews of familiar racing figures began, we realised greatness is often a very personal thing. Naturally, most – but not all – would pick cars they had experienced first-hand, as a driver, designer, engineer or team boss. And on occasion the cars that stood out in their minds as 'great' weren't necessarily so in the grand scheme of history. That's why you'll find a Minardi here among Formula 1 cars from Lotus, Williams and McLaren.
Unexpected? Certainly. Wrong? Not to the man who chose it.
As the interviews accumulated, our magazine took on a life of its own, full of personal anecdotes about the myriad cars that made careers. Some of those we spoke to, such as Mario Andretti and Dan Gurney, couldn't be tied to a single choice from multi-faceted lives at the wheel. Such heroes have earned the right to choose an F1, sports and Indycar, so we allowed them more than one bite.
Others refused to be confined by category. Hence the short 'Odd 'n Sods' chapter on cars that, by and large, are mere footnotes in lower divisions of racing lore.
Thus there is nothing definitive about the selection listed herein. Then again, there's no claim that this compilation offers the 'Greatest Racing Cars' of history. It's much more personal than that, much more quirky – and all the better for it.
AJ Foyt
Four-time Indy 500 winner, 1967 Le Mans winner, Daytona 500 and 24 Hours winner
I loved to run sprint cars on half-mile dirt tracks like Allentown, Pennsylvania and also Reading and Williams Grove in Pennsylvania, plus Terre Haute, Indiana. I think my favourite car was a sprint car I bought from Elmer George [and Mari Hulman George] in 1964. I took the Offy out and put a Chevrolet in it. It handled real well and really was unbeatable.
Jud Larson drove it at New Bremen (Ohio) and won the race. It was the day after I won Indy [in 64] and he said that if I won the 500, he was gonna drive the sprinter at New Bremen. I said no, and towed it over there to race it. I think Jud was there in Paul Leffler's sprint car and he got out and came over and said, 'I told you I was gonna drive it.' So I let him drive it and he won the race.
From the Motor Sport archive: an excerpt from Lunch with AJ Foyt (February 2015).
By the end of 1964 AJ had already scored the most USAC championship wins in history, at 28. But he was still racing in Sprint cars and even Midgets when he could fit them in – and an incident in a Sprint car race at Terre Haute briefly got him banned. "I was going around Johnny White and he put me in the fence. I told him: Quit flying up inside me to get me into trouble. Next race, at Williams Grove, I'm on the outside and he swerves in front of me, I get into the wall a little bit, so I wind up second. Afterwards I went over, he gave me some sauce, so I hit him." But AJ's licence was returned after fellow racer Roger McCluskey said in his evidence that AJ had manhandled White but hadn't actually hit him. "If he had," said McCluskey, "he'd have tore his head off."
AJ and White had made up their differences by the next race, at Terre Haute again, when AJ broke the track record in qualifying. "Johnny went out after me, wanted to beat my time, and flipped over the wall. He was paralysed from the neck down after that. They used to wheel him around to my pit so I could say 'Hi'." White died a few years later from his injuries.
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A furious Lewis Hamilton lambasted his team, as he once again fell behind George Russell in an outburst that revealed the close competition within Mercedes, writes Tony Dodgins
This column has very little to do with on-track behaviours or racing action, but matters of far more importance. At the end of the day, Formula 1 is a sport.…
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257 15th StreetPark Slope, Brooklyn
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Property Details
We offer custom pricing for any duration. Rates may vary upon exact move in and move out dates.
The rate for this home starts at $3,920* / mo. Please visit our website and enter your dates of stay to see up-to-date pricing for your specific booking.
*Price quoted is: (1) based on moving in the first day the unit becomes available, (2) applicable only if billed upfront; can be higher if billed in multiple payments, (3) exclusive of any taxes or utilities.
Brokers are welcome! We pay 5% commission on the rent.
Discover the best of Brooklyn, with this two-bedroom Park Slope apartment. It'll be easy to simply show up and start living in this elegantly Blueground furnished apartment with its fully-equipped kitchen, sophisticated living room, and our dedicated, on-the-ground support. (ID #NYC964)
Designed with you in mind
Thoughtfully designed with bespoke finishes, modern furnishings, and a fully-equipped kitchen, you'll enjoy that "I'm home" feeling with this Blueground apartment. Whether you're lounging in your stylish living room streaming the latest and greatest entertainment on the smart TV or premium wireless speaker, or getting some well-earned rest on the superior quality mattress with luxury linens, you'll fall in love with everything this Park Slope apartment has to offer.
Sleeping arrangements
King Bed, 70.8in/180cm
Queen Bed, 63in/160cm
Building amenities unique to this two-bedroom include an on-site:
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- Pets allowed
Arrival and ongoing support
The entire apartment is yours to enjoy! You'll either be personally greeted by a Blueground team member or given self check-in instructions.
Throughout your stay, you'll have access to our Client Experience team through the Blueground App. You can schedule additional cleanings, submit maintenance requests, and view our neighborhood recommendations with just a few taps.
We'll share all details upon confirmation of your stay.
Ideally Located
This furnished apartment is located in Park Slope, an upscale residential Brooklyn neighborhood that takes its name from sprawling Prospect Park. This family-friendly area has plenty to do and see. Both 5th and 7th Avenue are lined with boutiques, cafes, and restaurants catering to the brunch crowd. The park is also a major attraction, with a variety of places to picnic and play sports, as well as a dog beach and even a bandshell with live performances. Park Slope is served by the D, F, G, N, R and W lines of the New York City subway system.
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This Blueground apartment has flexible lease options, allowing you to book it for one month, a year, or more.
Pets are welcome, though weight limits and breed restrictions apply and may incur fees.
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Unit Testing in JavaScript: A Tutorial
By Neha Vaidya, Community Contributor - January 31, 2022
In the world of testing, checking a single functionality is quite different from testing a whole application end-to-end. While both are equally important, testing each functionality (also known as a unit) is necessary to ensure that every single function in the application performs as expected. This is where unit testing comes in.
Since JavaScript is a popular programming language used for the development of web applications, it becomes necessary to learn how one can perform unit testing in JavaScript. This article will explore how to perform these tests, where exactly these tests should run, and why.
What is a Unit Test?
A unit test verifies the behavior of a unit of software in the system. It verifies whether a small and isolated piece of the codebase called "unit" behaves as the developer intended.
Unit tests verify the smallest parts or components of an application by comparing their actual behavior with the expected behavior in complete isolation. Here, "complete isolation" means that, during unit testing, devs do not connect the application with external dependencies such as databases, the filesystem, or HTTP services. This allows unit tests to be fast and stable since they won't fail due to problems integrating with those external services.
Why Write Unit Tests?
Usually, developers write unit tests first, then write the software code. This approach is known as test-driven development (TDD). In TDD, the requirements are turned into specific test cases, then the software is improved to pass the new tests. In the case of unit tests, it allows for the modification of code without affecting the functionality of other units or the software in its entirety. This makes the job easier for developers as the bugs are easy to locate at this stage, which saves time and money.
Also, within unit test environments, the individual modules of a product become isolated from one another and have their own area of responsibility. In this scenario, tests are more reliable because they are run in a contained environment. The code too, because of said reliability, becomes reliable.
Along with the above facts, let's explore the various benefits of unit tests.
Benefits of Unit Tests:
- Unit tests help to find and fix bugs quickly and easily.
- Unit tests contribute to higher code quality.
- Unit tests contribute to better application architecture.
- Unit tests act as documentation.
The main advantage of unit tests is their laser-sharp focus. Since they test a single function, they give precise feedback. If a unit test fails, then in the vast majority of cases testers can be sure that the specific function being tested is the problem.
Unit tests are also known for their speed. Since they're fast, they're executed more often, making them a source of nearly constant valuable feedback.
Best Practices for creating Unit Tests
The following best practices should be followed when creating unit tests:
- Tests should be fast and simple which means developers need the test-cases to be run at a higher speed as it serves the purpose of unit testing. If they are slow, developers won't run the test cases as often as they should. Also, the simpler the unit test cases, the more accurate the test results.
- Test cases should not duplicate the implementation logic.
- Test cases should be deterministic – exhibit the same behavior as long as their code is unchanged. To keep tests deterministic, QAs must execute them on real browsers and devices, not emulators and simulators. Without being exposed to actual production environments (real, functional real devices), test results will be nowhere close to deterministic or accurate
- Adapt a powerful naming convention for the test cases
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Read More: Best Practices for Unit Testing
JavaScript Unit Testing
There are various frameworks that are helpful for unit testing in JavaScript. They are as follows:
- Mocha: A test framework running both in Node.js and in the browser. This framework makes asynchronous testing simple by running tests serially. Mocha tests run serially, allowing for flexible and accurate reporting while mapping uncaught exceptions to the correct test case.
- Jasmine: Jasmine is a popular JavaScript behavior-driven development framework for unit testing JavaScript applications. It provides utilities used to run automated tests for both synchronous and asynchronous code.
Read more: Top 5 Alternatives to Protractor
Writing a Test Case
Here, we'll be using the Jest tool and testing framework. This tool is one of the de-facto testing tools available, popular because of its ease of use and different testing functionalities. If you are not aware of Jest configuration, pause here, read this Jest Framework tutorial, and resume with the next steps.
Prerequisites for writing a test case:
Below are some of the libraries and packages required to be installed on the system in order to run Jest test scripts.
- NodeJS and Node Package Manager (npm): NodeJS can be installed using the npm manager or directly using the Windows Installer binary from the nodejs.org website here.
- Jest Configuration
- Suitable Browser Driver
Now, consider a simple implementation. Here, let's write a simple pseudo-code for a unit test case. Let's take a scenario wherein, you want to convert the word about-us from English to French in lowercase. The functionality below helps you do the same. Similarly, you can modify the code for multiple other languages as well.
const englishCode = "en-UK"; const frenchCode = "es-FS"; function getAboutUsLink(language){ switch (language.toLowerCase()){ case englishCode.toLowerCase(): return '/about-us'; case frenchCode.toLowerCase(): return '/-à propos de nous'; } return ''; } module.exports = getAboutUsLink;
Now, let's put it into the index.js file. Let's write tests in the same file, but as a good practice, it is better to write separate unit tests into a dedicated file.The common naming patterns include
{filename}.test.js and {filename}.spec.js. This example uses index.test.js:
const getAboutUsLink = require("./index"); test("Return about-us for english language", () => { expect(getAboutUsLink("en-UK")).toBe("/about-us"); });
Now import the function to be tested. Every test here is defined as an invocation of the test function. The first parameter is the name of the test.
In this case, we call the getAboutUsLink function with en-UK as the language parameter. We expect the result to be /about-us.
Now, invoke the Jest CLI globally and run the test:
npm i jest-cli -g Jest
If you get a configuration-related error, make sure you have your package.json file present. In case you don't, generate one using npm init.
Run Unit Test in Javascript on Real Devices
Your output goes like this:
PASS ./index.test.js √ Returns about-us for english language (4ms) console.log index.js:10 /about-us Test Suites: 1 passed, 1 total Tests: 1 passed, 1 total Snapshots: 0 total Time: 2.111s
That's how you write unit test cases using Javascript.
As far as possible, run tests on real browsers and devices to ensure that software is verified under real user conditions.
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Event aims to bring together 100 women to support local nonprofits
SAULT STE. MARIE — Dozens of women from across Chippewa County gather every year to bring awareness to and raise funds for their favorite nonprofit groups.
On May 5, in Sault Ste. Marie the 100+ Women With Heart organization will be holding its sixth annual event. At the end of the night, a local nonprofit group will receive the thousands of dollars in donations raised by local women.
The idea is that if 100 women come together and donate $100 each then they can raise $10,000 for any worthy cause.
By attending the event and with a $100 donation, attendees can nominate any nonprofit group of their choice. At the end of the night, three nominations will be chosen at random and the attendees will all vote on which group receives the collective donation.
"Each single person can't make that big of an impact," said Sabrina Neveu, volunteer organizer. "But when we all join together and unite it's kind of a fun evening of like-minded individuals getting together to give back to the community."
In previous years, the group has raised up to $6,500 for various groups such as the Soo Theatre Project, Families Against Narcotics Chippewa County, Diane Peppler Resource Center, Silent Hearts, and the Soo Locks Children's Museum.
While they have yet to reach their goal of 100 women and $10,000 in donations, the group hopes to reach and maintain their goal this year.
The idea for this fundraiser began when Nikki Dowd-Mckechnie, a local woman with a long history of volunteering and running nonprofit organizations, had the idea come to her in a dream.
"Volunteering has been a part of my life since probably elementary school when I used to take a bus to an animal shelter and volunteer there because I wasn't able to have animals at home," said Dowd-McKechnie. "I've ran nonprofits so I know how hard it is to fundraise for money. I went to bed one night, and I had a dream about a way to bring in money quickly and easily ... and when I woke up, I thought 'We can do this.' And so what I did is I formed a committee of like-minded philanthropic women, and we worked out the details and named it 100+ Women With Heart."
The event itself is for women and organized by women and each year is hosted by a different woman-owned business. Men who wish to make a donation can have a donation and nomination made for them on behalf of any woman.
Anyone who identifies as a woman can attend or become a member of the organization.
"If anyone identifies as a woman they are more than welcome to join and contribute," said Neveu. "We're supportive of any woman that would like to participate."
The event begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at 1668 Winery. The winner of the collected funds will be voted on and decided by 8 p.m.
This year, if any participants are worried about COVID-19 then donations and nominations can be dropped off without participation in the event itself.
For more information and updates leading to the event, visit the 100+ Women With Heart Facebook page.


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Maurice Ampaw, a popular Ghanaian veteran lawyer has said that making noise while having sex with your partner is an unknown crime that violates human rights.
Ampaw stressed that making noise during sex is against the law because it also qualifies as noise pollution.
EaglesForeSight gathered this in an interview with United showbiz Ampaw stressed that screaming during sexual intercourse with your partner shows a form of expressing satisfaction with each other, but in some times the action of screaming by one or both the couples is tantamount to noise making that disturbs public peace and should be stopped.
Read Also: I never had sex with Fani-Kayode for six years because he couldn't perform : ex-wife tells court
"We don't have sex and we are making a noise, you don't shout or scream because nuisance and everybody must have the right of peaceful enjoyment, Ampaw said.
Ampaw adviced that it is acceptable for either or both the couples to moan in a low tones when they have hit their sexual climax instead of making a wide noise and disturbing the peace of the non participants.


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Kate said UNKNOWN Nothing popped into my head this morning when I saw the word. Unknown conjures up (without looking at a dictionary): unfamiliar invisible without identity It was brought to my attention this week of a 23 yr old person who has no idea of who God is. God is unknown to this person…. [Read More]
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ImageMagick is a wonderful set of tools for manipulating images from the command line or through a program.
The default command-line program is available for Windows, Mac osX, and most Unixes. There are also libraries for most common languages including C, C++, Java, Perl, PHP, and Python.
Though at the moment it's still experimental and poorly documented (when documented at all), I've had success with the Imagick extension for PHP.
Command-Line Use
Obviously, all of this assumes that you have ImageMagick installed and available in your path. Also, since each function is its' own program, make sure that you don't have conflicting names, i.e. with "convert" which might be a name used by something else... And remember to take out the leading "> " that should be part of the prompt.
I've included example output with each command.
ALSO, note that all of these examples are with JPEG files. ImageMagick supports almost every common image file type.
Find dimensions of an image
> identify fileName.jpg fileName.jpg JPEG 453x604 453x604+0+0 DirectClass 8-bit 54.0645kb
Resize an Image by Percentage
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In recent days, the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in the cities of Kelbajar, Nakhichevan, Shusha and Tovuz have been set on fire by Armenian armed forces. By creating an artificial tension in the region, Armenia wants to provoke the Azerbaijani side and present it as an "aggressor" in the eyes of the international community.
Nikol Pashinyan, who was picked as the prime minister for the second time recently continues to delay the implementation of the "Tripartite Declaration" signed between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia on November 10, 2020, regarding the end of the Second Karabakh War.
Experts believe that the reason for Armenia's provocations in an issue that ended with the victory of Azerbaijan and is no longer a problem, is damaging the image of Russia, which has placed peacekeepers in the region.
Associate Professor Intigam Mamedov, Deputy Dean of Faculty of Political Science at Lomonosov Moscow State University, to whom we asked our questions on the subject, said that Armenia's violation of the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan was a negative but expected situation.
Mr. Intigam Mamedov, in your opinion, what are the aims of the Armenian Armed Forces' attempts to violate the ceasefire against Azerbaijan's military positions?
Violation of the ceasefire is a bit more complex than it seems and goes beyond the scope of foreign policy understanding. These actions pursue several aims:
First, in the spring of 2021, the Armenian parliament showed its distrust of Nikol Pashinyan. Early parliamentary elections were held in the country at the end of June this year. Pashinyan's party received 53.92 percent of the votes in the elections with 49.41 percent turnout. This stands for the active support of just over a quarter of the total electorate. However, it is still an indicator below the figures in the 2018 elections. Pashinyan cannot boast of political victories, neither external nor internal. In addition, a significant part of the Armenian population blames him for the consequences and victims of armed conflicts with Azerbaijan. Under these circumstances, the violation of the ceasefire with Azerbaijan on the border is an attempt to blame the enemy by diverting the public's attention from the internal problems to the "enemy" outside. However, it is clear that these violations are Armenia's own provocation.
Secondly, the tripartite declaration on the full ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia, signed on November 10, 2020, holds extremely disadvantageous provisions for the Armenian government. First, Armenia is leaving the occupied territories. Also, unlike Western countries with strong Armenian diasporas, the country's dependence on Russia, which plays a key role in the conflict, is getting stronger. Many may not admit it, but this addiction has always existed. Now neither the experts nor the citizens of Armenia and Azerbaijan should disagree on this issue.
Third, the compromise reached cannot guarantee the stability and security of Armenia 4 years after the withdrawal of the peacekeeping unit was planned. What is more interesting is that it is difficult to predict Russia's foreign policy in the region and the next 5 years of Russian-Armenian relations. The structuring of Russian foreign policy priorities will depend on how and when the change of power takes place in Russia.
In this sense, given the above conditions, destabilizing the status quo is more beneficial to Armenia than its preservation. It is important for Armenia to show that the mechanism set up to ensure regional security is not effective and to raise the possibility of reconsidering the terms of the tripartite declaration. Armenia has 4 more years for this.
What can you say about Russia's attitude in this situation?
To evaluate Russia's position correctly, we need to know whether the Russian side is aware of the planned provocation. If this is an uncoordinated action with Russia, of course, it discredits the peacekeeping troops' ability to control the situation. However, if the Russian side is aware of these provocations and is aware of the violation of the ceasefire, then this shows that it is part of the "big game", and we will soon witness new clashes. This possibility is highly unlikely though.
Another crucial point here is that the monitoring centre operating in the region has not made a clear statement about who initiated the ceasefire violation. This may mean that the centre is unable to do the necessary work or to be involved in political games, or both.
What kind of changes do you think these developments can lead to in the geopolitics of the region? What kind of policy can Azerbaijan adopt?
The Armenian state is an unstable political entity. We are facing a country that is experiencing a serious economic and political crisis. There is a division in the country among the general population as well as within the elite. However, all political forces without exception see Armenia's development as a satellite state under the control of a powerful country rather than its sovereignty. In this context, Azerbaijan's dialogue with Armenia at any level is not capable of producing beneficial results for both countries. If there are idealists in Azerbaijan who believe in the opposite, I think their number has decreased significantly now. All negotiations should be conducted with the participation of Russia and Turkey, who is the permanent partner of Azerbaijan, should also participate in the dialogue and all problems should be resolved with Moscow.
Moreover, these ceasefire violations cannot seriously change Azerbaijan's policy in the region. However, it is necessary to be prepared for attempts to destabilize the situation and artificially discredit established mechanisms for ensuring regional security. Improving the transparency of observatory data will help Armenia against spreading disinformation.
By: Ulviye FILIYEVA ERKEC
Opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of The Asia Today.


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Our Christmas wreaths are currently unavailable, but will be back in November 2023!
The Clementine is a vibrant design rich in colours and textures incorporating berries, dried fruits, peppercorns and dried flowers with fragrant festive foliage. This wreath is made to order by hand by our talented florists in our London Workshop.
Each wreath comes strung with string so it is ready to hang on your front door or on a hook in your home.
The wreath is available in 3 sizes: Small (40cm), Medium (50cm) and Large (65cm). The wreath pictured is a medium (50cm) size. Measurements are approximate.
Please understand that because of the nature of flowers and foliage we cannot guarantee that all ingredients will be available. If any components are unavailable on the day of making your wreath we reserve the right to choose appropriate substitutes which we feel are in-line with the design pictured.
If kept outdoors wreaths will last for 2-3 weeks. You can help to keep your wreath fresher for longer by keeping the moss base damp.
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Meet the new coach who One Knoxville SC thinks can take the soccer team pro
Knoxville's new pre-professional soccer team already has a name, logo and merchandise.
Now, it has a coach who the team believes can take One Knoxville SC to the professional level.
The club announced Thursday that Mark McKeever, who led the Des Moines Menace to a USL League 2 championship just last year, will take the helm as head coach for the inaugural season in 2022.
Knoxville's team will compete in this same league starting in May.
McKeever was named last season's coach of the year for USL League 2, a pre-professional league sponsored by the United Soccer League.
League 2 teams, typically comprised of high school and college players with professional potential, are not paid. However, Knoxville's size and population could allow the team to transition to the professional League 1.
"I am very excited to start this new journey with One Knoxville," McKeever said in a news release. "I am thankful to the Club for placing its trust in me to build this team and create an identity in League 2 as a stepping stone for our future."
The team plans to eventually host home games at the $74.5 million minor-league baseball park coming to the Old City. The multi-use stadium will primarily host the Tennessee Smokies, soon to be named the Knoxville Smokies, a Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
The stadium won't be ready until at least spring 2024.
Jayden Barrett:Former UT athlete helps young soccer stars have 'champion mentality'
Hired to 'make the jump' to pro status
While the soccer team is still in its infancy, its fan base already is growing.
One Knoxville SC sold out of 75 spots for a Thursday meet-and-greet at Alliance Brewing Company to celebrate the coaching announcement.
"Winning will always be a high priority for One Knox, starting with our inaugural season in 2022," team partner Drew McKenna said in the release. "In hiring Mark, we believe we have hired not only the best coach in League 2 but also the type of leader and manager who can make the jump to the professional ranks with us."
McKeever also is head coach of the men's soccer program at Young Harris College in Georgia, which he helped transition from the National Junior College Athletic Association to a Division II NCAA team.
The Young Harris team, which McKeever has coached since 2005, went undefeated last regular season and was the top-ranked team heading into the postseason. His Division II record currently sits at 143-29-11, according to the release.
Prior to joining the Des Monies Menace, McKeever spent four seasons with Mississippi Brilla FC of USL League 2.
When will the team have a stadium?
One Knoxville SC has big plans for January, according the team's Facebook, including an open tryout Jan. 29 and a schedule reveal. The team has not announced where home games will be played prior to the Old City stadium being completed.
Randy Boyd, owner of the Tennessee Smokies, has promised to bring at least $142 million in private money to build 630,000 square feet of restaurants, retail shops and residences around the stadium.
Boyd will donate land for the stadium to the City of Knoxville and Knox County.
For more information about the team and to shop One Knoxville SC merchandise, visit oneknoxsc.com.


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Algemeiner: Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday that the US is committed to reopening the Jerusalem consulate, a readout of the call published by Wafa, the PA's official news agency, claimed.
The top US diplomat also stressed that the Biden administration rejects settlement activity in the West Bank and settler violence against Palestinians, as well as home demolitions and evictions, the agency said.
"Secretary Blinken conveyed President Biden's greetings to President Abbas and his affirmation of the US commitment to the two-state solution and the importance of creating a political horizon," the Wafa recap read.
Abbas told Blinken of the importance of "ending the Israeli occupation of the land of the State of Palestine," while ticking off a list of other grievances against the Jewish state.
The PA president also stressed the need "to stop the unilateral Israeli practices that undermine the two-state solution." Read More Here …
Opinion: It's the same old story. Secular Jews have no interest in what their Scriptures say about the land of promise being strictly for the Jews. They have no idea that when Jesus Christ returns for 1000 years of peace, He will reign from the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem, and none of the enemies of God's people will be there. That matter will be settled in the 7 year tribulation.
It sounds so simple. Let the Edomites have a consulate in Jerusalem, even though it gives legitimacy to their claim to the Temple Mount where they now have 5 mosques. What's the harm? Must have been the same thinking when in 1967 after a miraculous victory of a rag-tag Israeli army over the heavily armed armies of Egypt, Syria and Jordan, Israeli secular General Moshe Dayan handed control of the Temple Mount to the Jordanian Waqf.
And it must have been the same thinking in 2005 as secular Prime Minister Ariel Sharon who decided to give the Gaza strip to Yasser Arafat and his henchmen in exchange for peace that didn't last even 24 hours. For his role in removing 8000 Jewish families from their homes, Sharon fell into a coma one year later and never recovered (Genesis 12:3).
"I will bless those who bless you,
And I will curse him who curses you;
And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
What secular Jews miss are hundreds of prophecies that have been in plain sight in their Scriptures for over 3500 years. Isaiah, who lived in approx. 750 BC and prophesied the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), asked this startling question:
"Why is Your apparel red,
And Your garments like one who treads in the winepress?" Isaiah 63:2
Who was Isaiah talking to and in what time frame would this prophecy be fulfilled?
For the answer, we back up to Isaiah's first question (63:1)
"Who is this who comes from Edom,
With dyed garments from Bozrah,
This One who is glorious in His apparel,
Traveling in the greatness of His strength?"
and the answer
"I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save."
Only one Person can save, the Lord Jesus Christ. He answers the prophet:
"I have trodden the winepress alone,
And from the peoples no one was with Me.
For I have trodden them in My anger,
And trampled them in My fury;
Their blood is sprinkled upon My garments,
And I have stained all My robes.
Notice where Jesus comes from, Edom, where God's enemies will be at His second coming (Revelation 19:13-16).
"He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:


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Whether you need a phone for business-related activities or your personal use, Motorola has got you covered. Known in the industry for their high-quality Android phones and many other products, Motorola is continuing to lead the mobile communications industry and keep up with trends as they come up.
Motorola has been running for more than half a century, and more recently, it has expanded and improved its mobile phone selection to meet a wide range of customers. They always ensure that all their phones have an Android operating system, and since this is the most popular OS in the world, they can serve all types of customers.
Apart from mobile phone collections like the e-series or g-series, you can also purchase a wide range of other tech and communication gadgets from Motorola. These include accessories and smart home products.
As Motorola has a wide range of products, Lenovo ensures that you can get all of them in one place. Our Motorola section features all kinds of mobile phones, accessories and software, and you can get them all at an affordable price.
Look out for great tech features and sleek phone designs with Motorola phones, and purchase them all at Lenovo.com. Let's take a closer look at Motorola mobile phones and what they have to offer.
Motorola and The Unique Mobile Phone Series
You can look out for all kinds of mobile phone series when you browse our Motorola section at Lenovo.com. From the Motorola Razr to some of their latest phones, they continue to expand their mobile phone series with all kinds of high-tech features that come at affordable prices.
Motorola offers high-quality phones with all kinds of great features, from their high-tech, clear-focus cameras to long-lasting battery life that can last up to two days. You can also expect sleek designs that come in different colours and many other features. At Lenovo, you can buy phones from the e-series, Razr and g-series.
moto e-series
The moto e-series is the budget-friendly mobile phone series from Motorola, known for offering more at a lesser price. These gorgeous phones come at incredibly affordable prices, so convenient that you might even be scared, but Motorola ensures that low prices don't mean low quality. Their phones offer all kinds of features for buyers to look out for.
The phones in the moto e-series come with long battery life, with the moto e7i has a battery life of 40 hours. Their cameras are also very impressive, and the moto e7 is more known for having a great camera that can light up your pictures on even the darkest nights.
With their wide screens and extensive built-in storage space, the e-series comes in handy for anyone who wants an excellent Android phone but with a tight budget. You can purchase the e7i and the e7 here at Lenovo at incredibly low prices and enjoy all their tech features.
moto g-series
Another amazing phone series from Motorola is the moto g-series, which comes with so many choices with and affordable pricing. If you're very picky with your mobile phone choices, there's no way you won't find what you're looking for in the moto g-series,
The g-series comes with all kinds of phones, each one standing out with its special features. While some offer you an immersive experience with large displays, others help you take ultra-wide-angle pictures with fantastic selfie-camera systems.
The phones in the collection include moto g100, moto G10, moto g50, moto g30, moto g9 Plus, moto 5g plus, moto g9 Play and moto g pro. With ratings above 4.5, you can expect very high-quality phones from the moto g-series. When you purchase these phones, you can expect brilliant and modern designs, and choose as many colours as you want.
Motorola Razr Series
If you're looking out for high-quality, especially in the area of internet connection and intelligent designs, the Motorola Razr series would not let you down. This Motorola Razr 5g flip phone features a pocket-ready size that allows for convenience and brilliance. The Razr stands out from other types of smartphones in the mobile communications industry, and one look at it would make you agree with this.
You can use the mobile phones in the Motorola Razr for a very long time without having to recharge them, while the OLED main display can fold in half seamlessly. The design is also well crafted by Motorola to match all kinds of tastes.
You can check out the Motorola Razr series and use these brilliant phones at an affordable price. The Razr series is more expensive than other phones from Motorola, but it's worth it. Lenovo.com features the Motorola Razr series, and you can purchase it right here.
High-Quality Experience from Motorola
The different Motorola series offers you an impressive performance, extensive battery life, brilliant designs and a low price to boot. Regardless of your budget, Motorola has a phone for you, and you'll enjoy using the E-Series, G-Series and the Razr.
Motorola is well-known as the company that formed the global mobile communications industry, and this isn't surprising since they have been existing for over 80 years. The first mobile phones and base stations in the world were created by Motorola. And, this doesn't mean that their phones are outdated or old-fashioned – they continue to keep up with the trends and invent new kinds of technology features for their mobile phone users to enjoy.
All smartphones from Motorola have the Android operating system, the most popular OS in the world. They have committed to offering their customers high-quality since the time they became pioneers in the mobile communications industry.
Motorola mobile phones are always fitted with the latest inventions and offer high quality to their customers. Enjoy great Android experiences and classic designs, all focused on improving the lives of their customers and changing the way customers use smartphones.
From the older series to the Motorola latest phones, you can look out for high quality whenever you purchase phones from Motorola. You can get only high quality and a wide range of benefits. Here are some of the reasons why you should go for Motorola.
Wide Selection of Mobile Phones at Lenovo
If you're going for Motorola phones, there's no shortage of choices to choose from when you purchase at Lenovo. From Razr to the e-series and g-series, Motorola's many smartphone series are always quite impressive, and luckily, you can enjoy them at Lenovo. Lenovo offers these products at only affordable prices, and the quality remains high through and through. When you purchase smartphone products at Lenovo.com, you can expect quick delivery and a great shopping experience.
All Kinds of Accessories and Tech Products
Motorola also comes to you with all kinds of accessories and technology products that would enhance your experience. Whether you want an enhanced sound or need some smart products to step up your home, you can purchase them from Motorola.
The accessories include the touch screen stylus pen, cases, wearables, charging, headphones and auto accessories. If you need smart home products, Motorola also has smart nursery products, modems and routers, security and surveillance products, home and office phones and outdoor products.
Without spending too much time exploring, you can buy accessories and software of all kinds from Lenovo.
Great Reputation and Many Years of Experience
With over 80 years in the mobile communications industry, it comes as no surprise that the Motorola phones have high quality. They have many years of experience, and it shows in the quality and designs of their products.
Motorola has an excellent reputation for offering all smartphone buyers top-quality. Anyone who knows smartphones know Motorola, especially for their budget-friendly products. The best thing about purchasing Motorola mobile phones is how they keep on reinventing their products and keep up with the trends. Their engineers are constantly thriving on invention and bringing up new ways to solve new problems.
More Value for Your Purchase
When you purchase Motorola mobile phones, you can look out for high value even with the low price. Their phones offer more value for your prices whenever you buy them. Although they come at a low price, this doesn't mean that the phones offer low quality.
The Motorola Android phones mean that anyone has access to a good phone regardless of their budget. Their phones come as low as $80 at Lenovo, and they are always packed with amazing features that you can look out for.
Shop Motorola at Lenovo.com
Enjoy a great shopping experience with the Motorola smartphones. When you buy phones from Lenovo, you can expect to enjoy low prices and high quality. Since Motorola already has great phones in its collection, Lenovo is thrilled and honoured to partner with such a highly reputable company that is globally renown in the mobile communications industry.
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Parasitic Wasps That Take Control of Their Spider Victims Discovered in Amazon Rainforest
Researchers have identified 15 new parasitic wasp species which can manipulate the behaviour of their hosts.
The wasps belong to the genus—or group of species—Acrotaphus which parasitize spiders. Previously, scientists only knew about 11 species in the genus. But a study published in the journal Zootaxa significantly increases that figure, casting new light on the diversity of these animals in the tropics.
The wasps were identified by a team of scientists from the Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku in Finland—which has been studying the diversity of tropical insects for two decades, uncovering numerous new species in the process—and colleagues from Brazilian institutions.
Females of this genus attack spiders in their webs, and temporarily paralyze them with their sting. The wasp then lays a single egg on the spider and eventually a larva hatches out.
This larva then proceeds to eat the spider before transforming into a pupa—an intermediate stage in the insects's lifecycle during which the larva becomes enclosed in a protective covering.
Intriguingly, Acrotaphus wasps can manipulate the behavior of their host spider. According to the scientists, the insect forces the spider to produce unusual webs before its death which help to protect the developing pupa. This kind of manipulation is rare in nature, the researchers say.
"We more than doubled the species number," one of the authors of the study, Ilari Sääksjärvi from the University of Turku, told Newsweek. "In the case of large-sized and colourful insects, it is quite a good result and, on the other hand, demonstrates that we still have loads of 'unknown worlds' on Earth."
"The species of the genus Acrotaphus are known to manipulate the web-building behaviour of the host species in complicated ways," Sääksjärvi said.
The wasps they found are native to the lowland forests of the Amazon and the cloud forests of the Andes in South America.
"We have been studying the Amazonian and Andean parasitoid wasps for years," Sääksjärvi said. "Most of the new species were found during our expeditions and field sampling programmes. Some of the species were found from the museum natural history collections."
Wasps belonging to the genus Acrotaphus are notable for their size—the largest can grow to lengths of several centimeters—as well as their striking coloration.
"The species of Acrotaphus are large and colorful in comparison with many other spider-attacking parasitoid wasps. This makes them especially interesting and conspicuous in the field," Sääksjärvi said.


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As we all know, pregnant Kim Kardashian does not play! And this time, she's bummed about missing National Doughnut Day; which, unfortunately for her, is the most important holiday in the history of the world. It's basically the reason holidays were invented. Because DOUGHNUTS. If there's one thing we Americans love, it's fried and frosted bread-cake. (That, and all other food.)
Well, don't worry, #PregnantKeeks. I ate enough for the three of us:
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Establishing a living trust is one way of safeguarding the wealth a person has earned and passing it to his or her heirs. The grantor - or person creating the trust - transfers the legal title of their property during their lifetime to a person or persons of their choice.
A living trust is a legal method by which probate and its attendant costs and delays are avoided. Living trusts need not be made public, unlike a will, and hence, the privacy of the grantor is maintained.
A living trust is useful should the grantor become incapacitated, in which case the appointed trustee continues to administer the estate. The grantor or grantors can themselves be trustees during their lifetime. In such a case they might appoint a secondary trustee in event of emergencies. The trust will comprise only the assets they own which they wish to transfer to the trust. These could be bank accounts, stocks and bonds, personal property, real estate or life insurance.
There are several implications to a living trust, so a professional opinion is advisable to know whether it is the most suitable model in an individual's particular circumstances. Furthermore a trust requires fairly exhaustive record keeping; duties that come with the trust.
A living trust has advantages of privacy, cost saving in avoiding probate, and an early distribution of assets.
However, a living trust is not exempt from payment of estate tax if due.
At time of death of the guarantor and closure of the trust, the trustee must first discharge all liabilities pending. These can be outstanding mortgage payments, other outstanding payments for items purchased, funeral and administrative expenses or attorney's fees. The balance will constitute the value of the estate. The trustee must also pay any personal pending taxes due form the trust.
The trustee must then establish whether the trust is liable to estate tax and remit that, if due, filing appropriate returns. Any unpaid taxes devolve on the trustee in his or her personal capacity.
The remaining assets can then be distributed according to the terms contained in the trust.
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Flourishing Relationships
My days are busy. There are times when I can't remember if I have consumed my lunch. Other times, I have difficulty remembering the complete list of all the "things" I did on a given day.
The ongoing conversation about race and diversity may be making some within our network of Christian schools uncomfortable. Perhaps you look at your school and do not "see" the need to push a conversation that does not seem to be relevant. Maybe your community is homogeneous in colour, ethnicity, church denomination, and even social economic standing. Of course you react with negativity towards the militant stands taken by some groups shared on your social media news feeds, and understandably you want no part of that kind of action. But if you are like me, you may wonder how these things could happen in the first place. What is the story behind the story? Books like The Colour of Compromise by Jemar Tisby, How to Fight Racism, Unconscious Bias in Schools by Tracey Benson, and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, are just a few ways that I am currently using to educate myself towards a deeper understanding of the racial issue. A few other key book titles are noted below, with thanks to Heidi Blockland, principal of Timothy Christian School in Williamsburg, Ontario for her recommendations. I have come to realize that for change to happen around me, change needs to begin within me.
Like me, you may feel unsettled as you reflect on the commands of scripture to bring hope and justice to the world in the name of Christ, and wonder how we are to do that from our safe and privileged vantage point. What does Love require that I do? Something I recently read gave me pause and challenged my complacency, provoking me to do some honest soul searching: "The church, God's main vehicle for sharing the Good News, is too often inept, self-absorbed, and divided. Though Jesus surely delights when His people walk in his ways of love, are there times He also weeps over us. Might He be saying about us, 'If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace!' (Luke 19:41-42)" (Life for Leaders – DePree Center)
By not gently yet deliberately pushing our school communities to grow in their understanding of the need for diversity, inclusion, and belonging, are we part of the "inept and self-absorbed" church? Those are labels I do not want. Instead, I want to be courageous, helping bring about change and understanding in my community even if the conversation is uncomfortable. As we learn and grow as leaders in regards to this issue, God will provide us with wisdom. Kouzes and Posner, in The Truth About Leadership, share that "What we have before us are some breathtaking opportunities disguised as insoluble problems. Sometimes leaders have to shake things up. Other times they just have to grab hold of the adversity that surrounds them. Whether the challenge comes from the inside or the outside, leaders make things happen. Leadership and challenge are simply inseparable." (p.94)
Let's remember, that as school leaders, we are charged with teaching the next generation, and so it is up to us to ensure they are more than "colour blind". We want them to be racially aware, racially respectful, and racially inclusive, and see diversity as a gift from God. Maybe that is where we begin.
Marianne Vangoor is the Leader in Residence at Edvance.
How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice by Jemar Tisby - a book with some practical action steps that can promote racial equity
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson - Stevenson outlines 4 things we need to do to begin to change our own thinking: change the narrative, do uncomfortable things, get close to brokenness, and stay hopeful
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo - a great book to read to start to contemplate our own biases and avoidance of talking about race. It gives some context to why this is such an uncomfortable situation and challenges the reader to start/continue this journey towards racial justice.
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson - this book helps the reader to understand the history of racism (particularly in the US) and see the legacy of what has happened


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Georgie A. Pearson
Wife of W. H. Dingler
Died April 19, 1913
Age 49 years
"She was a kind and affectionate wife.
fond Mother and a friend to all."
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Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted: July 8, 2022
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa's Most Wanted.
- Kelli Tame Mila, 31, is last known to be living in the area of Montgomery. Mila is wanted on charges of domestic violence and first-degree burglary.
- Bradley Edward Miller, 24, is last known to be living in the area of Turtle Bay Circle in Northport. Miller is wanted on charges of second-degree rape and traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act.
- Terrence Cortez Williams, 25, is last known to be living in the area of County Road 231 in Eutaw. Williams is wanted on charges of attempted murder and first-degree robbery.
If you have any information on these or others wanted by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, please call 205-464-8672 or visit tcsoal.org. You can also visit TCSO on Facebook here, or on Twitter here.


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These handmade porcelain candle holders are understated beauties made from porcelain with a pink gloss glaze. Delightfully delicate just like the famous French pastries flavoured with rum and vanilla. Use with our Tall Slim Candles or Celebration Candles. Wonderful for unique and magical cake decoration or minimal mantlepiece/shelf display.
- To fit our Slim or Birthday Candles
- Hand made in Lithuania
- Dimensions approx 3cm x 3cm, hole diameter 6mm.
- Listing is for candle holder only, candles available separately.
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VIDEO: George Kittle Had Beastly Long Catch While Being Facemasked
George Kittle had one of the plays of the NFL season in New Orleans today. He caught a 39-yard-pass from Jimmy Garoppolo, in which many of the yards were accumulated with Marcus Williams hanging on his facemask, to set up a game-winning field goal by Robbie Gould to cap a great 49ers drive in the final minute:
What a moment from Kittle. If the 49ers have a season of destiny, we can expect to see this clip again and again throughout the rest of our lives.


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