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It was supposed to be a regular working day for workers from an electrical company, but one employee did not return home alive that day.
The reason for this fatality is that earlier the previous day, the electrical power company had installed the meter in the wrong house. This means that the workers were unaware that power had been applied to a house intended to be free of electricity.
In a similar story, an electrical engineer went to work like any other day but went home seriously injured after falling from a height due to a high voltage shock. As part of the procedure, the engineer locked the equipment before he started the repair, but the control switch malfunctioned and accidentally re-energized the equipment.
These incidents are totally avoidable. The first one could have been prevented through an efficient implementation of lockout tagout procedures. However, the second story goes beyond applying lockout measures; the incident could have been avoided by verifying or trying out the equipment before performing repair.
This article discusses the concept of lock out tag out try out, or LOTOTO, and why it is crucial for ensuring optimum safety in the workplace.
Most people in the industry are familiar with lockout tagout (LOTO) but not with lock out/tag out/try out (LOTOTO). Like lockout tagout, LOTOTO protects workers by preventing accidental energizing and unauthorized reactivation of equipment, machines, and other stored energy sources while service, maintenance or repair is being done. The difference is that LOTOTO emphasizes the importance of testing controls and equipment before performing any task.
Understanding the difference between lockout, tagout, and tryout will provide a better perspective on how LOTOTO works.
In a lockout, a device specifically used for energy control procedures is placed on the energy isolating device, such as a valve, switch, or circuit breaker in accordance with a specific procedure. The primary purpose of a lockout, as noted by OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard, is to ensure that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device has been removed.
Tag out refers to the labeling process that should always be done after a lockout procedure. In practice, a tag is placed on an energy isolating device alongside the lockout devices in accordance with a specific lock out tag out procedure.
According to OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard, the primary purpose of a tagout is to indicate that the equipment, machine, or energy sources being controlled may not be operated until both lockout and tagout devices have been removed. Tags also provide vital information such as the lockout procedures being done on the equipment, the LOTO device owner, and the issues being solved.
The tryout or verification step involves testing controls and attempting to operate the equipment after applying a LOTO procedure. OSHA's lockout tagout toolbox talk noted that this procedure tests if the machinery and equipment has been properly locked out.
Going back to the story of the electrical engineer who suffered serious injuries due to a high voltage shock, if a tryout procedure had been done before the engineer performed a task, injuries could've been avoided.
Companies often forget that verifying isolation is just as crucial as the lockout procedure itself. LOTO procedures prevent accidental re-energization and unauthorized reactivation of stored energy sources, equipment, or machine. However, in cases where, like in the story, a control switch malfunctioned, applying a LOTO procedure may not be enough to achieve optimum safety.
If a locked out energy isolating device malfunctions, the equipment could accidentally start up, leading to serious injuries or even fatalities. For this reason, testing isolation devices and equipment before any task is performed is essential for safety.
This step identifies if there are any faults with the isolation point and if it is safe to continue performing any task with the equipment, machine, or energy source. Such a step can help the employee be more confident about his safety while performing service or maintenance.
Companies need to establish a clear lock out tag out try out policy which includes job titles with specific roles and responsibilities. The LOTOTO policy should be a zero-tolerance policy because lives are on the line with every failed adherence. It should also be supported by management and implemented by appropriate department employees.
As stated by OSHA, employers need to train their workers to make sure that they know, understand, and follow the provisions of the hazardous energy control procedures or lockout tagout procedures. Establishing a LOTOTO program, therefore, should also be accompanied by the necessary training to ensure that authorized employees understand and follow the requirements of the procedure, especially when it comes to the tryout or verification step.
Effective training should be delivered by an authorized instructor who would be able to detail the process for locking out and isolating equipment. The instructor should be able to train employees in the whole process of lockout, tagout, and tryout.
Basically, implementing LOTOTO in the workplace means emphasizing the importance of the tryout step. Companies should update and upgrade their LOTO program by adding the tryout procedure.
The concept of LOTOTO may sound new to some, but leading organizations are now adopting this upgraded safety procedure. Due to serious incidents caused by failure to check or test that all isolations and lockouts were performed properly, industries have started to invest in upgrading their LOTO program by including the "tryout" procedure.
The tryout or verification procedure may be the most important step to ensure workers are working on equipment, machine, or energy source in a safe and energy-free state. Help your employees go home safely today. Lock, tag, and try!


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Global Key Command
This Trait adds an action that applies a key command to other pieces, similar to the Global Key Command component of a Map Window. Global Key Commands are the main avenue by which Pieces can prompt action by other Pieces. As such, they are very powerful, but they do come at the price of some performance lag, as each time one is issued Vassal must generally check it against every piece on the board.


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Freeview TVs have been blocked from ITV Hub this week
ITV Hub is blocking dozens of Freeview Play-powered TVs in a dramatic shake-up that will see some users lose access to this service. Devices affected by the changes include those made by firms such as Panasonic and Hisense along with some popular set-top boxes produced by Humax. Some Samsung TVs, which don't actually have access to Freeview Play, are also losing the option to tune into ITV Hub.
It's been confirmed that the popular app – which lets viewers tune into live programming and watch catch-up shows along with movies on-demand – will stop working due to a new big update that's being released. According to ITV, this new software provides "more content, better picture quality, and content protection" for the Hub app but is incompatible with some older Freeview devices.
It's also worth noting that some Freesat boxes are also affected by the new release.
The easiest way to know if your device is impacted by this change is by watching out for a pop-up message to appear on your screen warning you about the loss of support for ITV Hub.
Express.co.uk has also found the full list of TVs and set-top boxes that are affected by the ITV Hub change which we have published below.
Freeview introduce their new Play streaming service in 2021
Freeview TVs losing access to ITV Hub
Hisense – Smart TVs released between 2016 and 2018
TCL 6586 6 Series – Smart TVs released from 2018
Avtex – TVs and devices launched in 2016 and earlier.
CTVE – TVs and devices released in 2013 and earlier.
Samsung TVs – Models released before 2015 with Orsay (Linux) OS
Samsung TV – Models released in 2015 using Tizen OS 2.3
Humax FVP-4000T – Released between 2015 and 2016
Humax FVP-5000T – Released in 2017
Panasonic TV – 2015 C range models, 2016 D range models and 2018 F HD range models
Sharp – UMC 2017 amd UMC 2018
TCL 6586 6 Series released in 2018
Some Freeview TVs have been blocked from accessing ITV Hub
ITV Hub lets you watch live programming and catch up with on demand content
Freesat boxes losing access to ITV Hub
Humax boxes released between 2012 and 2018 – Hb1000s, Hb1100s, Hdr1000s, Hdr1010s, Hdr1100s
If you own one of these affected devices and want to continue watching ITV Hub you have a few options.
You can simply purchase a streaming dongle such as an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast or Roku device to continue using ITV Hub on your Freeview TV.
Right now Amazon has slashed the prices of its Fire TV devices ahead of the next Prime Day sales, with these streaming sticks currently available from as low as £19.99.
This is for the Fire TV Stick Lite which usually costs £29.99 a month.
Some Humax devices are also losing access to ITV Hub
Purchasing one of these streaming devices should also help future-proof you and ensure you have access to what ITV have planned next.
Soon ITV Hub is being replaced by the broadcaster's new ITVX service which is launching in November.
ITV has big plans for this app, hoping it will become a "leader" in the UK streaming space and they have a bold vision to help achieve this aim.
Unlike other apps from terrestrial channels such as BBC iPlayer and All 4, ITV will be shaking up how they broadcast some new shows which will arrive first on ITVX, and then on traditional TV months later.
ITV Hub is being replaced by a new streaming app later this year
New exclusive shows will be available to watch on ITVX each week, including the upcoming Spy Among Friends.
ITVX will also replace ITV Hub as the place you can watch live ITV programming – which will include the Love Island Final and the 2022 World Cup – on your internet-enabled device.
Besides all this ITVX will offer a wealth of on-demand content, with around 15,000 hours worth of content to watch at launch – which is 9,000 hours more than ITV Hub.
Boxsets of ITV shows Brits know and love will be available to watch on-demand along with an updated library of Hollywood blockbuster movies, as well as US boxsets, anime shows and more.
ITVX will be available to watch entirely for free via an ad-supported plan but there will also be a paid-for membership which throws in a BritBox subscription as well.


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Lay The Foundation For Anxiety Relief While Working
Do you tend to get super busy during your workday and put eating lunch off a few hours longer than you should? If your constitution tends toward anxiety and excessive worry, in general, then eating irregularly is the last thing you wanna do. When it comes to laying the foundation for being calm, centered, and grounded throughout your workday, there are a few things you need to focus on. 1- Eat healthy, real food without preservatives. If you're eating tons of processed foods,
Feel Off Balance? Align With Reiki!
Do you feel like you have a good life, but it's just not up to par for where you want to be? Reiki can be that catalyst for opening you towards living more aligned to your True Self, and your desires. So your next question might be, what is Reiki? Reiki is energy healing or energy balancing. It is not massage, but like massage moves the energy in the body for stress to be released, Reiki moves the energy in your aura and meridians. This opens you to the opportunity of maintai
Your Health Is Your Messenger
Do you ever get tired for no apparent reason or sick out of nowhere? I swear, our bodies are amazing barometers for making balance when you're not listening. Recently my body gave me a reality check. I'm normally a very high energy, driven person, and I never watch TV. So I'm go-go going like this like normal, taking clients, writing content, organizing… And then all of a sudden I just started getting really tired. I was thinking what is wrong with me?! All I want to do is la
Stay Grounded and Calm, Even When Your Loved One Is Not
Do you wish you were better at staying centered, calm, and balanced even when your loved ones are completely out of control and chaotic? Actually, especially when your loved ones are completely out of control and chaotic, LOL. This is when you're grounded awesomeness is most needed, but the reality is that you get tripped up way more than you would like to admit. I understand you completely! The ones that trip me up the most often are my young teenagers. If you have these as


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BYU coach Heather Olmstead joined us for the start of this week's episode while on the team bus driving to Salt Lake City. The No. 4 Cougars play at San Diego on Tuesday. And then Julie Darty Dennis, whose Mississippi State Bulldogs continue to reach new heights — including being ranked for the first time this week — joined the panel.
Salima Rockwell, Jenny Hazelwood, Emily Ehman, and I had plenty to kick around after 18 NCAA Tournament bids were claimed this past weekend and there were some epic battles around the country, not the least of which was Wisconsin at Minnesota:
Salima is the former national-team player who was an assistant at Penn State and Texas and now is a TV analyst calling volleyball matches on the Big Ten Network, ESPN, and more.
Jenny, an ESPN analyst, is the former Mississippi State coach, and her club, Infinity in Jackson, Mississippi, is setting new girls club-volleyball standards in the Southeast.
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Do you spend the night at the hotel?
There is always a risk of forgetting your cell phone when leaving!
Considering the price of iPhones and other smartphones, it hurts the wallet to lose your phone …
In the best case scenario you have to come back to the hotel to get it back, and in the worst case you lose it permanently …
Luckily, there is a great way to never forget your phone in the hotel room again.
The trick is to hang your car keys over the charger of your laptop so you don't forget it. Look :
How to do
1. Put your cell phone to charge.
2. Pass the car keys through the charger wire.
3. When leaving the hotel, you will necessarily remember to take the car keys and you will see your phone at the same time.
And now, thanks to this genius trick, no more forgetting your mobile at the hotel 🙂
Easy, fast and efficient, isn't it?
It's still better than having to buy back a smartphone or waste time trying to get it back.
Obviously, this trick also works when you are at home or at work and you don't want to forget your phone when you leave.
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General Rules are as follows;
- Any Engine of a capacity between .15cu to .25 cu
- Must use a muffler, no Tuned Pipes, std mufflers only;
- Wingspan between 800mm to 1200 mm
- Radio control of Aileron, Elevator as a minimum.
- 4 oz Fuel Tanks
- Min weight 2lb
- All aircraft will be hand launched.
- Standard Servos only, no mini's, ball bearings are ok as long as they are of a
standard size (really looking to avert the use of high cost mini servos')
- Ply / Balsa / Foam construction only, use of composites for cowlings is ok,
but no composite fuselages or wings (This is focused at cost saving)
- Exceptions to the rules are permissible upon the agreement of 75% of the
- Streamers are 14 meters long, with the first 4 meters being sting and the
remaining 10 meters being crepe paper.
The general combat format would be;
- 10 min competition of between 2 - 4 competitors;
- Person with the highest number of "kills" (read cuts of the
streamer) is the winner;
- The designated "Combat Zone" will be the "Box" of airspace
on the northern side of the runway, any combat that encroaches into the runway
area will bring disqualification of the offending aircraft. (This is to ensure
we keep the aircraft well away from the pilots, pits and any spectators)
- All pilots will fly from the "Flight Line"
- A competition Judge will be appointed for each competition, this person will
score kills per aircraft. They will also keep time and advise of the start and
completion of the combat period.
- Each Pilot will be issued a "Combat Number" this number is to be
displayed on the wing of the aircraft to aid identification for
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Waves of Fiction is excited to be a part of the blog tour for the new release, Subject to Change by Alessandra Thomas!
Subject to Change by Alessandra Thomas
Published June 25th 2013
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble
About the book:Joey made her dad a deathbed promise that she would become a doctor, and dedicate herself to fighting the very cancer that took his life. There's just one problem -three years into her pre-med classes, she's struggling to stay on top of the curve, let alone prove she's dazzling enough to earn a spot in an Ivy League medical school. In a Hail Mary move, she throws a basic Business 101 class into her semester schedule, banking on a perfect score to boost her GPA.
That is, until she's paired for a final project with Hawk, the bartending, motorbike-riding, gorgeously bedheaded loser who falls asleep in class and communicates in one-word sentences.
Hawk does whatever he wants, whenever he wants, which sets Joey on edge – in every possible way. As they get to know each other, her urge to scream at him is curbed only by her fantasies of tearing his clothes off. Soon those fantasies become reality, and Joey realizes Hawk makes her feel more fully herself than any of the rich boys her mother and sorority sisters approve of.
But the promise to her father hangs over her head, and the harder Joey tries to succeed in her chosen career, the faster everything falls into a hopeless tailspin of bad grades, broken promises and guilt. It doesn't help to have Hawk sitting like a devil on her shoulder, insisting she should be free to live however she wants to live - like he does.
The only thing Joey knows is that her neatly organized life is crushing her - and Hawk's bad attitude might be the only thing that can save her.
My ThoughtsSubject to Change was a pleasant surprise and that was before I realized it was a second book in a series. I didn't read Alessandra Thomas's first novel, but I'd like to safely say that her books are complete enough to stand on their own, which I truly enjoy. The characters are fully developed, the story-line is cohesive, and there's no annoying cliffhanger that would have you kicking the wall in frustration. Thomas does a great job of building a complete novel with all the right elements to keep you entertained.
In Subject to Change, we get to meet Joey who is in her senior year of college struggling through her pre-med courses. She decides to take a business class to alleviate the pressure on her GPA and gain her some leverage into med school. When Joey learns that the class involves a team project, all hopes of getting an easy A suddenly diminish. She's paired with Hawk who can't seem to make the project meetings and is constantly late or missing from class. As she begins to learn more about her project partner and his challenges, she soon realizes that her own academic goals are not that solid either. Joey and Hawk inevitably discover not only an attraction for each other, but a daunting realization that their future might need to be redefined in more ways than one.
As with most New Adult literature, I have to admit how much I like the more mature concepts and considerations that find their way into these story-lines. Most often, these novels introduce characters that are grappling with some heavy issues, while at the same time trying to define their path and future. Subject to Change is no exception, where the story includes two likable characters that have a lot to consider when it comes to defining who they will become.
I feel that despite Joey and Hawk's constant stops and starts, they made a decent pair. Hawk was a bit more likable than Joey, but I must confess that I understood her extreme academic drive and commitment to her goals. I remember going through the exact same thing when I was in college. Grades and grad school were the most important thing to me and I remember facing obstacles with the same vengeance Joey did, so I sort of felt a connection with this character.
Overall Alessandra Thomas has a clear grasp of what concepts resonate best in New Adult. She's able to share a realistic story with a cast of relatable characters. I'll be sure to keep my eye out for more of her novels. I enjoyed it.
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Alessandra Thomas is a New Adult writer who swears she was in her twenties yesterday. Since she's not, she spends her time looking back on her college years fondly, and writing sexy stories about guys and girls falling in love and really living life for the first time. When she's not writing, you can find her with a spoonful of ice cream in one hand and the newest New Adult release in the other.


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Where We Play
Not Quite Vegas offers free Texas Hold'em every day.
For a list of each venue by day of the week, please see our When We Play page. Scroll down the page to see the complete Venue List for Brevard County and Indian River County.
Public welcome! East side of US 1 just north of Aurora Road. Now non-smoking venue on Tuesday as well as Wednesday for poker!!
1609 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955
2668 Aurora Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 formerly Red White & Brews
5410 Murrell Rd #101, Rockledge, FL 32955 The Village Center at Viera Boulevard
West side of South Patrick Drive, 1 mile south of Pineda Causeway. Non-smoking venue
218 State Road A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Located at Shore Lanes Bowling Alley on Dairy Road, just north of Palm Bay Road. Non-smoking venue.
Shopping Center, NW corner of Aurora and Wickham Roads. Smoking venue
Shopping Center, SW corner of Port Malabar Boulevard and Babcock Street. Smoking venue
3695 Murrell Rd, Rockledge, FL 32955 New location!
Downtown Cocoa Village 502 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
4365 Grissom Pkwy, Cocoa, FL 32926
650 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Just off of 192 in Melbourne, right next to Target. 157 Dayton Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32904
Satellite Beach Moose Lodge on S Patrick Drive
2440 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904 NW corner of Minton and Milwaukee
E side of US1 south of Suntree Blvd
1851 Palm Bay Rd NE #6, Palm Bay, FL 32905
3780 Curtis Blvd, Port St John, FL 32927
Shopping Center, north side of Malabar Road, just west of I-95. NON-smoking venue
925 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953 In the Emerald Plaza SMOKING VENUE
South Patrick Shopping Center 220, Florida A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Cocoa Village 916 Florida Ave Suite D, Cocoa, FL 32922
East side of A1A, just North of Pineda Causeway Open to EVERYONE; Military service Not required! First and Third Wednesdays of each month!!
830 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
1220 W New Haven Ave #150, Melbourne, FL 32904
Public welcome! Just north of Sebastian Boulevard, 4 blocks west of US 1.
9606 Trade Center Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958
490 US Hwy 1 Sebastian, FL 32958
South Vero Square plaza 826 S U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962
8400 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32976
171 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian, FL 32958
730 S Fleming St, Sebastian, FL 32958 in the Chessers Gap Plaza
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Gatekeeper of kuldhara and marina full story: An 82-year-old man recounted the story of his first love.
This was in the 1970s, he said, at a time when he hadn't yet become the gatekeeper of the abandoned town. He met Marina in Jaisalmer and during her five-day trip, he taught her how to ride a camel.
"For both of us, it was love at first sight. Throughout the trip, we couldn't take our eyes off each other," the gatekeeper recalled.
Before she left for Australia, Marina confessed her feelings and said "I love you" to the man who had fallen for her at first sight. Though the gatekeeper was left tongue-tied after hearing Marina's confession, he says she understood his silence. The two continued to stay in touch after she flew back to Australia.
Later, when she invited him to Australia, the ecstatic man took a loan of Rs 30,000 and, without informing his family, flew to Melbourne, where he stayed for three months. These three months together he described as "magical", but things got complicated when Marina asked him to get married and settle with her in Australia.
He wasn't ready to leave India, she wasn't ready to settle down in India. They parted ways.
"She cried a lot the day I left, but I had to let her go," the gatekeeper recounted.
Back home, he married under family pressure and took up a job as the gatekeeper of Kuldhara. "But quite often, I'd find myself thinking about Marina – 'Would she have gotten married?', 'Will I ever see her again?' but I never had the courage to write to her," he said.
"As time passed, memories faded," he said. His sons grew up and moved out, and two years ago, his wife died.
"And here I was, an 82 year old man, gatekeeping India's haunted village."
But just when he thought life couldn't surprise him anymore, it did. A month ago, he received a letter from Marina. "After 50 years, she found me!" he says.
The gatekeeper of Kuldhara says that he and Marina have been calling each other every day and that she's planning to visit India soon. "She told me that she'd never gotten married," he says. "I don't know what the future holds, but knowing that my first love is back in my life and talks to me everyday is a feeling I can't explain.
"The Facebook post documenting the gatekeeper's story has struck a chord with thousands of readers. It has racked up more than 18,000 reactions and 1,200 comments – many from people asking for a follow-up post. "Tuning in from Australia. Please do a follow up on this story! I can understand not wanting to leave your incredibly rich culture and the home you love, Sir.
Wishing you and Marina happiness in these golden years," wrote one person in the comments section. "What a beautiful story! I want to know what happens next … when Marina comes to India? Please keep us informed – we all need to hear about this love story!" another said.
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Forever SkiesFar From Home
Forever Skies is a first-person action survival game. Return to Earth destroyed by an ecological disaster, fly a high-tech airship, expand, rebuild and repair it. Scavenge resources to survive, face the dangers of the surface as you will hunt for viral pathogens to cure a mysterious illness.
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Ooma was founded in 2003 and focuses on small to medium-sized businesses. Their cloud-based VoIP platform can be set up in less than 20 minutes.
Over three dozen features included
There are two basic business phone plans with Ooma, Office and Office Pro. Both come with over 35 user-friendly features, like extension dialing, forwarded calls during device outages, call flip, SMS messaging, and many more. The Pro tier adds some of today's more advanced features: video conferencing, desktop app, call recording, voicemail transcription and caller info match, plus higher usage limits for call park, extension monitoring, and audio conference room participants. Both plans are affordably priced: you'll pay $19.95 per month per user with Ooma Office and $25.95 per month per user for Ooma Office Pro.
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If you're looking for more advanced capabilities, like API integrations, customized call center flows, SIP trunking and so forth, Ooma offers Enterprise Solutions. These business phone systems are custom-designed to meet your company's unique needs, and you'll need to schedule a consultation to even get an inkling of what your monthly or annual costs would be. You can get that process started by selecting the Enterprise option in the Business Phone dropdown at the top of the page.
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However, we're not entirely sure Ooma is keeping pace with the times. Not only did we find several typos and strangely-worded phrases on their website, but also their Awards section seems to have petered out in 2016. That gives the impression that Ooma was a go-to service a decade or so ago, but not so much anymore. There's also a heavy emphasis on desk phones throughout their business phone system descriptions and quote process; most small businesses today are looking for quick, seamless integration with the mobile phones they already have. Ooma can do that, but you might not know it if you just glanced at their site.
Customer service hassles
Beyond that, Ooma's reputation is definitely not on par with our higher-rated providers of business phone services. Despite having an "A+" and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, Ooma's BBB listing had over 100 complaints and negative reviews in the year leading up to this review. Our biggest concern stems from client comments about Ooma's requirement that service be cancelled strictly by phone, but attempts to do exactly that result in endless wait times and unexplainably-disconnected calls - effectively leaving small businesses with no way of getting out of the service. Other customers describe problems getting Ooma to release their business phone numbers when trying to port their service to a new provider, having to change their credit card number to get Ooma to stop billing them for services they're no longer receiving, and other significant issues.
Lowest-ranked option for business phone systems
Ooma has business phone systems that won't cost an arm and a leg - but their service is inconsistent at best. Some business owners love what they've gotten here, but others call the Ooma experience a nightmare, unreliable, and even fraudulent. You've got other inexpensive options for decent business phone coverage among the higher-rated platforms in our evaluation.
To answer that question, you first need to decide what exactly you need your system to accomplish. Is it just the basics, like having a separate number for business calls and being able to route them to different employees? Or are you looking for something fully-featured, with the ability to handle video conferencing and file sharing, integrate with apps you're already using, and extend your reach globally?
No matter what type of phone system your business needs, you've got options! Even if you're a solo entrepreneur, there's a provider for you. If you're wondering whether it's going to be a huge investment to set up your business phones, that depends on how you look at it.
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Hornets vs. Rockets Spread Prediction
The Rockets won their eighth consecutive game on Sunday by beating the Mavericks, but Dallas gave Houston everything it had. Will the Rockets have an easier time on Monday night dispatching the Hornets when they go for their ninth straight win?
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According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook BetNow.eu, the Rockets are 8-point favorites to beat the Hornets. The total, meanwhile, sits at 224 points and as of this writing, 68% of the public betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Rockets to cover the point spread.
Charlotte Hornets Fantasy Spin
Kemba Walker made 11-of-22 from the field for 25 points during a 131-114 loss to the Bucks on Saturday, adding three rebounds, four assists, one block and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes. He was in another mini-slump coming into this one, making just 16-of-57 (28.0%) over his previous three games. Walker continues to run into this dips in efficiency, and it's made it even worse because of his career-high 30.2 usage rate. He has a very high nightly upside, but all his missed shots has pulled him down for nine-cat value this season.
Houston Rockets Fantasy Spin
James Harden (right wrist) got into foul trouble on Sunday, finishing with 20 points on 7-of-25 shooting, five rebounds, four assists, three 3-pointers and one block in 34 minutes. Harden had an X-ray after Friday's game but the results were negative, and it doesn't sound as though he needed an MRI. His wrist was wrapped tonight and when asked what else he could do to protect it, he said, "Just try to not fall on it ... Keep icing it, keep getting treatment on it. But when you keep falling on it, it keeps aggravating it and it keeps getting worse." He draws a ton of contact and gets to the line more often than any player in the league, of course, so owners can only hope he manages to avoid any spills.
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The Hornets are 3-12 against the spread in their last 15 road games versus a team with a winning home record.
The Rockets are 21-44-2 against the spread in their last 67 games versus a team with a losing record.
The Hornets are just 1-7-2 against the spread in their last 10 games in Houston and are 0-2-2 against the number in their last four games versus the Rockets overall. The favorite has also covered in 18 of the previous 27 meetings between these two teams with four pushes. While Houston struggled in Dallas last night, I can't back the Hornets. They're winless at the betting window in their last four games overall, are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven road games and are 18-37-4 ATS in their last 59 road games when facing a team with a winning record.
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VIJAYAWADA: The Kanaka Durga Temple will be open 22 hours a day from 1 am to 11 pm during the 12-day Krishna Pushkaram, according to the temple's executive officer, A Surya Kumari. Elaborate preparations for the 24 lakh devotees expected are being made by the temple authorities for providing them darshan.
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The EO said Nayee Brahmins will be assisting pilgrims at Durga, Bhavani, Punnami Ghats. Arundel Satram, the present tonsure hall will be closed during the Pushkarams. Idols and temple replicas have been placed at the Railway station, RTC bus stand, Polkampadu and Sitanagaram for the convenience of pilgrims. Annadanam will be offered to 25,000 pilgrims everyday in the temporary sheds developed on Arjun street, she said.
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Gov. Doug Ducey offered those words of caution, as well as asking — but not mandating —that Arizonans "mask up," during a press conference Thursday.
But despite his request for residents to stay home, he said the state continues to plan for children in the classroom for the 2020-21 school year. He said his office is working with district superintendents and principals on "maximum flexibility," because not every child succeeds in a distance-learning environment.
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Los Angeles (Knewz) — A gang member with a lengthy rap sheet in Houston will spend decades in prison for dealing drugs.
At age 33, Marquese Scott – a.k.a. "Fatboi," a member of the 59 Piru street gang in Houston - has a lengthy criminal history. That played a large part in the stiff federal prison term he recently received.
Scott was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison, or 17-and-a-half-years, as well as three years of subsequent supervised release for trying to sell large quantities of methamphetamine and ecstasy.
Among the items he showcased in photographs sent to potential buyers were so-called "K-packs," gallon-sized plastic baggies containing 1,000 ecstasy pills, according to prosecutors.
When the Houston office of the Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant, Scott and co-defendant Nicole Olajide, also 33, were found to be busy packaging ecstasy into K-packs. Law enforcement authorities recovered a total of around four kilograms of the pills, according to prosecutors.
Scott pleaded guilty in February of 2019 to possession with intent to distribute MDMA, more commonly known as ecstasy. Olajide pled guilty separately and was sentenced to 21 months in jail, a tenth of what Scott received, for her role in the scheme.
At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen noted Scott's extensive criminal history, according to prosecutors. The 59 Piru member has been tagged for theft, multiple convictions of robbery, carjacking, drug possession, aggravated assault of a child, failing to register as a sex offender, harassment of a public servant and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Scott was also recently convicted of dangerous conduct after he got into a fight with Olajide and her mother, when he allegedly threatened to kill them both and slashed their vehicle tires. There were letters presented from the women claiming it was his co-defendant's fault that this had happened, but evidently, the judge did not concur.


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Portable single port 23-gauge vitrectomy in postoperative endophthalmitis
Authors Höhn F, Kretz F, Sheth S, Natarajan S, Singh P, Koch F, Koss M
Received 20 January 2015
Accepted for publication 24 March 2015
Published 13 August 2015 Volume 2015:9 Pages 1457—1461
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S81262
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Dr Scott Fraser
Fabian Höhn,1,* Florian TA Kretz,2,* Saumil Sheth,3 S Natarajan,3 Pankaj Singh,4 Frank H Koch,4 Michael J Koss2,5
1Helios Klinikum Pforzheim, Pforzheim, Germany; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital of the Ruprecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany; 3Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India; 4Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital of the Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; 5Department of Ophthalmology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
*These authors contributed equally to this work
Aim: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Intrector® for treating postoperative endophthalmitis.
Materials and methods: In a retrospective multicenter study, patients who received a single port 23-gauge core pars plana vitrectomy and isovolumetric injection of vancomycin, ceftazidime, and dexamethasone/amphotericin B using the Intrector® for postoperative endophthalmitis of intermediate severity (grade II or III vitreous inflammation and best-corrected visual acuity between hand movements and 0.3 logMAR [logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution]) were evaluated. Improvement in visual acuity, resolution of intraocular inflammation, the need for additional surgical procedures, and the development of complications were evaluated at a 1-month follow-up examination.
Results: Fifteen patients (mean age 55.6±7.2 years) underwent treatment with the Intrector®. The mean vitreous volume aspirated was 0.78±0.22 mL. The vitreous samples indicated positive microorganism culture results in six of the 15 cases, but the samples were positive when analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction in all cases (15/15). The mean best-corrected visual acuity improved significantly (P=0.01) from 0.88±0.29 (logMAR) to 0.32±0.28. Each patient demonstrated at least three lines of visual improvement. No additional medical or surgical interventions were required, and the complete resolution of intraocular inflammation was noted in all patients at the 1-month follow-up examination. No procedure-related complications were observed.
Conclusion: The Intrector® may be a safe and effective treatment option for infectious postoperative endophthalmitis. Larger studies comparing the outcomes of the Intrector® to the traditional treatments for postoperative endophthalmitis need to be conducted before its role in the treatment of postoperative endophthalmitis can be properly defined.
Keywords: Intrector®, postoperative endophthalmitis, 23-gauge vitrectomy
The Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS) recommends either a vitreous biopsy with a concomitant injection of intravitreal antibiotics or a three-port pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with intravitreal antibiotics for the treatment of acute postoperative infectious endophthalmitis following cataract surgery.1 PPV offers better outcomes in more severe cases (visual acuity worse than hand movements at 1 meter) compared with the tap and inject procedure. However, eyes with a pre-existing severely compromised view of the retina, adherent vitreous and fragile retina may also be more prone to other sight-threatening complications inherent to a PPV, such as developing retinal breaks and detachments. For less severe cases with visual acuity of hand movements at 1 meter or better, the tap and inject procedure often completely resolves the intraocular inflammation without the need for further intervention. Additionally, this procedure is less extensive and may be less complication-prone. Occasionally, patients receive either another tap and inject procedure or a PPV if they fail to respond to the initial treatment. The patients who fail to respond to the initial tap and inject procedure typically have very poor visual outcomes.2 One could attempt to identify and target the sub-group of patients that has intermediate severity endophthalmitis with a procedure that is more effective than tap and inject but less elaborate and complication-prone, such as PPV.
The Intrector® (Insight Instruments Inc., Stuart, FL, USA) is a 23-gauge single port, portable vitrector (Figure 1).3 The Intrector® cuts and aspirates vitreous in a quantity equal to that of the drug being infused, thereby enabling large quantities (>0.2 mL) of intravitreal therapeutic agents to be safely delivered without causing sight-threatening rises in intraocular pressure (IOP). This feature may be useful when multiple synergistic therapeutic agents must be delivered simultaneously without compromising their preferred dosages as in the treatment of infectious endophthalmitis, severe occult neovascular membranes,4 refractory vein occlusions, and diffuse diabetic macular edemas. Other reported uses for the Intrector® include pneumatic retinopexy, removal of uncomplicated vitreous media opacities, and vitreous aspiration for diagnostic purposes.3,5 This pilot study evaluates the safety and efficacy of vitreous biopsy, core vitrectomy, and intravitreal antibiotic injection using the Intrector® to determine whether the Intrector® could have a potential role in the treatment of intermediate severity postoperative endophthalmitis, possibly in an in-office setting.
Figure 1 Technical specifications of the Intrector® (Insight Instruments Inc., Stuart, FL, USA).
Materials and methods
The leading institutional review board (University of Heidelberg) approved this retrospective, non-randomized study analysis of patients presenting in three different centers with intermediate severity postoperative endophthalmitis (defined in the inclusion criteria). Informed consent was obtained from each subject in accordance with the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki.
Inclusion criteria
- Patients were diagnosed with infectious, postoperative endophthalmitis within less than 12 weeks following cataract surgery.
- The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ranged between hand movements at 1 meter and 20/80 on the Snellen's or 0.6 on the logMAR (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution) chart.
- The vitreous inflammation was grade II or grade III according to the Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature Working Group.6
Exclusion criteria
- Exudative retinal detachment as observed on B-scan ultrasonography.
- Age less than 18 years old.
- BCVA and vitreous inflammation that was unable to be properly graded because of an intense anterior segment inflammatory response.
- Presence of a relative afferent papillary defect.
- The patient had undergone previous vitreous biopsy or vitrectomy for any indication.
- The patient had a history of an ocular disease that could interfere with the BCVA or inflammatory grading such as uveitis or macular disease.
Study subjects underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination on initial presentation. The Snellen BCVA was converted to the logMAR values developed by Ferris et al.7 The logMAR values of BCVA of hand movements close to the face was assigned +3.0 logMAR, and the BCVA of hand movements less than 1 meter or counting fingers close to face was assigned +2.0 logMAR, according to the methods published by Holladay.8 IOP was measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. Grading of the posterior segment inflammation was performed using the slit lamp and indirect ophthalmoscopy. B-scan ultrasonography was performed on all study eyes regardless of media clarity. At the completion of the examination, study patients were taken to the procedure room for treatment with the Intrector®.
Before surgery, a conjunctival smear with a cotton swab was performed. After applying 5% povidone-iodine to the periocular skin and the conjunctiva for 3 minutes, the patient was draped and a lid speculum was applied. An oblique bi-planar 23-gauge transconjunctival sclerotomy was made 3.5 mm from the superotemporal limbus. A core vitrectomy was performed at a constant rate of 360 cuts per minute, and a vitreous sample was aspirated and collected without dilution of the sample with balanced salt solution (BSS) or drugs. There were two independent cannulas within the probe for aspiration and infusion, which were controlled by an assistant next to the surgeon. The surgeon used one hand to hold the Intrector® and the other to visualize the tip in the vitreous cavity using the indirect ophthalmoscope with a hand-held +20 diopter lens (Figure 2). For all patients, the procedure consisted of three different sequences: 1) undiluted core vitreous sampling without BSS infusion. 2) A thorough vitrectomy in the core vitreous with isovolumic BSS infusion. 3) The infusion with antibiotics alone. Patients presenting with endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of cataract surgery had vancomycin (1 mg/0.1 mL), ceftazidime (2.25 mg/0.1 mL), and dexamethasone (0.4 mg/0.1 mL) infused intravitreally through the Intrector®. Patients presenting with endophthalmitis beyond 6 weeks had vancomycin (1 mg/0.1 mL), ceftazidime (2.25 mg/0.1 mL) and amphotericin B (5–10 μg/0.1 mL) infused intravitreally through the Intrector®. The Intrector® was then withdrawn, and gentle pressure was placed over the sclerotomy site with a cotton tip applicator. Vicryl suture 8-0 was available for any persistent sclerotomy wound leaks.
Post-Intrector® treatment follow-up
Patients were given topical antibiotic/steroid/cycloplegic medications and systemic oral ciprofloxacin (500 mg twice daily for 7 days) following treatment with the Intrector®. The vitreous sample was analyzed by smear, culture, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for bacterial and fungal pathogens.9,10 PCR was performed in the local microbiology department using a real-time set-up to determine the infectious organism.
Patients were examined each day following treatment with the Intrector® until clinical improvement was readily apparent. The need for further intervention was based on the clinical appearance 48 hours following treatment with the Intrector®. BCVA, IOP, and intraocular inflammation were assessed during each follow-up examination.
Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (RTVue, Optovue Inc., CA, USA or Spectralis, Heidelberg Engineering, Germany) was performed on all subjects at the 1-month follow-up appointment.
Statistical analysis was performed applying the Wilcoxon matched pairs test for non-parametric before and after comparisons within one group (BiAS® Version 8.2 for Windows®; Epsilon-Verlag, Darmstadt, Deutschland).
Fifteen study eyes underwent Intrector® treatment for postoperative (initial uneventful cataract surgery) endophthalmitis (eight females and seven males, 55.6±7.2 years). There were nine patients (six females, three males) who presented within 6 weeks of cataract surgery (median 12.4 days, range from 5 to 33 days), whereas six patients qualified for beyond 6 weeks after cataract surgery (median 43.2 days, range from 36 to 49 days). A total of 60% (9/15) of these patients had grade II vitritis, and 40% (6/15) had grade III vitritis.
All samples generated positive PCR results (100%; 15/15), which confirmed the earlier positive culture growth in six cases (40%; 6/15; Table 1).
Table 1 Microorganism isolation profile of endophthalmitis cases
The mean volume of the collected vitreous samples was 0.78±0.22 (mean ± standard deviation [SD]) mL (range: 0.5–1 mL) before the assistant had to infuse the eye with BSS and antibiotics. The mean IOP was 14.4±5.4 (mean ± SD) mmHg (range: 8–21 mmHg) on the first post-procedure day. At 1 month, the BCVA improved significantly (P=0.01) from logMAR 0.88±0.29 (mean ± SD) to 0.32±0.28. All cases demonstrated improvement by at least three lines on the logMAR chart.
No cases of hypotony requiring sclerotomy suturing were noted in the post-Intrector® treatment period, and no significant procedure-related complications were observed at 1-month follow-up.
The theoretical advantages offered by the Intrector® in the treatment of infectious endophthalmitis include increased microorganism yields for culture by higher volume collection of vitreous sample and improved visual outcomes with faster visual rehabilitation due to the more effective clearing of infective/inflammatory material compared with the vitreous tap and inject method, as observed in the vitreous tap group of the EVS.
The EVS demonstrated positive cultures in 69.3% of cases, whereas only 40% of the cases in this study had positive cultures.11
It is important to state, however, that our study included cases with intermediate severity endophthalmitis only, which has a lower culture positive rate by itself. Positive cultures ranged from 38% to 53.9% in other postoperative endophthalmitis studies.11,12 However, our study did show a 100% microorganism yield by PCR. A study by Varghese et al in 70 eyes with postoperative endophthalmitis gave a much better yield by PCR (49 eyes for bacteria and eleven eyes for fungi) compared with culture (35 eyes for bacteria and three eyes for fungi) with its analysis of samples from three-port PPVs.14 The volume of vitreous aspirate, obtained using our monoport aspiration technique ranged from 0.5 to 1 mL and takes approximately 3 to 10 minutes. This volume was sufficient for culture and PCR testing without the need for additional specimen dilution in all cases. Eighty percent of cases in our study had a BCVA of 20/40 or better at 1-month follow-up with a single procedure. The EVS reported a BCVA of 20/40 or better in 53% of cases at the 9-month follow-up. The number of cases included in our study and our follow-up rate limit the outcomes of this study. It is thus impossible to confirm or dismiss these theoretical advantages of the Intrector®, and our results can hardly be compared with the EVS findings.
Due to all of the surgical advantages of monoport vitrectomy, such as immediate care, short duration of the procedure and the mobility of therapy, the Intrector® does introduce the potential for intra-procedural (eg, loss of cataract parts during complicated cataract surgery) and posttreatment complications (like intermediate endophthalmitis in this study).3,15
Similar to retinal photocoagulation in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treatment, the different dexterity is challenging and presents a learning curve. In severe endophthalmitis treatment, retinal breaks may form during the core vitrectomy if vitreous is pulled along or into the instrument during its insertion or in the posttreatment period if vitreous adheres to the sclerotomy site. Iatrogenic retinal breaks caused during the core vitrectomy can be difficult to detect and need to be fixed using the Intrector® by combining this treatment with cryocoagulation. The concept of a monoport vitrectomy is not intended to replace a three-port PPV approach, which is doubtlessly the better option for treating severe immediate postoperative endophthalmitis associated with retinal detachments because it can provide better visualization and surgical control. Treatment with the Intrector® has the advantage of offering a portable, office-based core vitrectomy method for various indications. It is thus suitable for the clinical situation in which a three-port PPV is just too extensive. It is unknown whether the single sclerotomy site of the Intrector® reduces the risk of vitreous adherence to the wound or wound leakage compared with a three-port PPV in endophthalmitis treatment. None of these complications were observed in our study. Moreover, the single 23-gauge port with a bi-planar entry does not necessitate opening the conjunctiva or a suture for its closure in most cases. The intrectomy causes minor conjunctival or scleral trauma and leaves the tissues virgin enough for any further ocular intervention.
In conclusion, the Intrector® was found to be safe and effective in our small case series, and it may offer a viable alternative to the tap and inject procedure for post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis of intermediate severity in terms of microorganism yield, resolution of intraocular inflammation, and BCVA improvement with a single procedure at 1-month follow-up. A larger comparative study is needed to more specifically define the role and feasibility of the Intrector® in the treatment of postoperative endophthalmitis.
We acknowledge financial support by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg within the funding program Open Access Publishing.
MJ Koss and FH Koch receive reimbursement for travel expenses from Insight Instruments Inc., Stuart, FL, USA. The remaining authors have no conflicts of interest in this work.
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When it comes to Horror Movies, "Insidious" never has disappointed viewers. Instead, it has scared the hell out of the spectators. Insidious first came into the big screen back then in 2010, and it became a huge hit. Insidious has been airing for the last ten years, and it shows no indication of resting the dead for a more extended period. The spine-tingling and heart-thumping supernatural scenes will freeze you down to your spines.
The Insidious was initially released on 31st March 2011, following the Insidious Chapter 2 released on 13th September 2013. The Next Season Insidious Chapter 3 was released on 5th June 2015, and the current last season Insidious The Last Key, was released on 5th January 2018. The Insidious Chapter 5 has already been renewed, and it will premiere very soon.
Insidious Movie Compilation
Insidious An American-Canadian horror supernatural film directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. Chapter 1 starred Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and Barbara Hershey in the lead roles. It has an IMDB rating of 6.8/ 10 and has received 66% of Rotten Tomatoes. Chapter 1 revolves around a couple, Josh and Renai. They move to their new house in a motive to start fresh. But their son Dalton unexpectedly falls into a comatose state. As a result, strange and Paranormal Activities start to occur in their house.
Insidious Chapter 2 is directed by James Wan alongside Leigh Whannell. It has been indexed with an IMDB rating of 6.6/10 and has received 39% of Rotten Tomatoes. It stars Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey, Ty Simpkins, and Lin Shaye in their respective roles.
The story moves forward to twenty-five years where Josh Lambert and his family, including his wife and three children, shifted to Josh's mother's house in the hope to get rid of the trauma. Rose is still under questioning about Elise's death. They again face the same supernatural and horrific paranormal activities when they relocated to the new house and settled.
Insidious Chapter 3 has a change in its direction head where the writer of Insidious turns into the director. Leigh Whannell directs the movie. It has an IMDB rating of 6.1/10 and has received 58% of Rotten Tomatoes. Dermot Mulroney and Stefanie Scot were in the lead roles alongside Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, and Lin Shaye in their repeating roles from the previous chapters. The story revolves around a young woman Quinn who desperately searches for her mother to contact her. In search of help, she moves to a powerful psychic. However, things turn in an opposite manner when Quinn gets possessed by an evil spirit who constantly hurts her.
Insidious, The Last Key has been directed by Adam Robitel and has been written by Leigh Whannell. It has received an IMDB rating of 5.7/10 and got 33% of Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Lin Shaye, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Spencer Locke, Caitlin Gerard, and Bruce Davison in their respective roles.
The story revolves around the constant nightmares of Elise Rainier, who is a psychologist by profession. She constantly gets nightmares and is haunted by her childhood memories, which compelled her to move back to her childhood home. She along with her entire family face the evil spirits and fight with them. The evil spirit has only one motive of possessing and terrorizing individuals.
When Would Insidious Chapter 5 Get Released?
According to Blumhouse's Jason Blum, Insidious Season 5 will premiere somewhere around 2022. As none of the crew or cast members shared any information about the official release date nor gave any hint, it's getting difficult for us to make a speculation.
However, the perfect time for the release of Insidious Season 5 will be Halloween Party Month. Still, the only problem is none of the previous Chapters of Insidious has been released in October. They got released either in January or September or March or June. Since the production never follows a regular schedule and releases films in random months, it becomes more complex and hectic.
However, it will be safe if we go by Blum's prophecy as amidst pandemic the production might take one more year minimum. Thus, we can expect Insidious Chapter 5 to premiere around mid-2022 or at the end of 2022.
Until then, you may enjoy watching the previous seasons on Netflix.
Insidious Chapter 5 Teaser Trailer Released
As of now, if we go by Jason Blum's speculation the movie is yet to come next year, we have to wait a little longer. Amidst the COVID pandemic, the production might take one more year minimum. We can expect Insidious Chapter 5 to premiere somewhere around mid-2022 or at the end of 2022. We can expect the official teaser trailer to be released by August to November 2022.
Who All Would Return in Insidious Chapter 5?
Presently, only two characters have been confirmed, and they are Patrick Wilson and Ty Simpkins playing the role of father-son duo Jason Lambert and Dalton Lambert, respectively. Another most seen character throughout the Insidious Movie Sequels is Elise Rainier, played by Lin Shaye. Though Elise Rainier Character died long back in Insidious Chapter 1, her presence is still embraced, and we can also see her in the previous chapter Insidious The Last Key. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson may also make a comeback playing the role of Specs and Tucker, respectively.
Expected Storyline of Insidious Chapter 5
Insidious Camp keeps track of all new details regarding Insidious Chapter 5, and they hinted that Chapter 5 would be a straight sequel of Insidious Chapter 2. Chapter 2 ended with Lambert and his family getting hypnotized to forget all the presence of demonic residents. The New Movie Might Show a leap of 10 years were Jason Lambert and Dalton Lambert, the father-son duo handling past experiences and trauma and simultaneously living their present life after the aftermath of some severe evil events.
While the filmmakers didn't confirm anything about the plot, Patrik Wilson hinted that Chapter 5 would mainly play a pivotal role in Dalton's character. It will show Dalton being a grown-up, going to college, and trying to fit in the environment. From this statement, it can be speculated that Dalton might have a love interest, and we can see some romance and love blossoming between them. However, one thing remains unchanged, and that is the family theme maintained throughout the saga.
This was Everything We Know About Insidious Chapter 5. If in case we missed something, do let us know in the comments section below.


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Iron Ranger was originally built for iron miners in the 1930s. In the decades since, it has grown indispensable for owners from all walks of life thanks to its iconic style and longevity.
The six-inch boot's signature feature is a leather toe cap that is as distinctive as it is durable. Thanks to leather insoles and a cork midsole that form to feet, each pair develops a personalized fit and custom comfort over time.
As any proper shoe, these boots are built with a Goodyear welt and feature signature Puritan triple-stitch construction. Speed hooks provide precision lacing and a visual hit of hardware. The Iron Ranger is anchored with a Vibram® 430 Mini-lug outsole.
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The Red Wing Beckman is named after the companies founder: Charles Beckman, a German immigrant who founded the Red Wing Shoe Company in 1905. When Mr. Beckman was walking the unpaved and mudddy streets of Red Wing, MN he needed a solid and sturdy boot that could be polished to match his status as a business succeed entrepreneur.
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Sonic Youth Live Archive
Since the lockdown began, Steve Shelley, the drummer and archivist for the disbanded New York alt-rock trailblazers Sonic Youth, has uploaded to Bandcamp more than twenty live concerts from the group's thirty-year history, with new entries appearing regularly. It's a feast, drawing from the band's entire studio repertoire—and, in some cases, bettering it. "Live in Los Angeles 1998" renders the material from the autumnal "A Thousand Leaves" with vivid authority, and "Live in Irvine 1990" does much the same with that year's "Goo," transforming the band's poppiest songs into gleefully bent arena rock. And "Live at City Gardens 1987" features a rare treat: "Expressway to Yr. Skull," typically a barn-burning climax, gets perfectly cast as a mid-set exclamation mark.— Michaelangelo Matos


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Stopping and Reversing Heart Disease
Everyone knows someone who has died from cardiovascular disease.
Heart disease is the #1 cause of premature death. High blood pressure alone kills more people worldwide than all infectious diseases combined.
Very few organizations work in cardiovascular health, and fewer yet work across prevention and treatment. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done—with limited political attention and global health funding. Resolve to Save Lives fills this gap.
By advancing three strategies, we can save 100 million lives over 30 years.
- Increase the number of individuals with high blood pressure who have it effectively managed from 14% today to 50%
- Reduce the amount of sodium that people consume by 30%
- Eliminate artificial trans fat from the global food supply
To read more about these strategies, and the technical tools to implement them, visit LINKScommunity.org
How to save 100 million lives
The majority of deaths from cardiovascular disease are in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), so that's where we focus most of our attention. Our primary objectives are to control hypertension, reduce sodium intake and eliminate trans fat.
Objective 1
Improve control of hypertension (high blood pressure) from 14% to 50%. Only about 1 in 7 people (14%) in the world has their blood pressure under control. There are simple, proven solutions to improve this for as little as $1 per person each year. More...
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Reduce global dietary sodium intake by 30%. Cutting back on salt is proven to significantly reduce one's risk of heart disease. Too much salt often leads to high blood pressure, which causes more than 2 million deaths each year. More...
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Eliminate artificial trans fat from the global food supply. More than 40 countries have eliminated trans fat from the global food supply. However, 3.8 billion people still live without any policies protecting them from this artificial substance. Eliminating trans fat will save 17 million lives over the next three decades. More...
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We work closely with technical partners, governments and civil society to help countries improve the heart health of their people. We fund and develop customized hypertension and nutrition programs with local partners, and advise on global prevention strategies and policies.
Read more about our work in hypertension control, sodium reduction and trans fat elimination.
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In September 2017, Dr Tom Frieden and Michael Bloomberg authored Saving an additional 100 million lives in The Lancet, which outlined the broad goals that laid the foundation for our work.
In June of 2019, Circulation published "Three Public Health Interventions Could Save 94 Million Lives in 25 Years Global Impact Assessment Analysis", demonstrating the life-saving potential of cardiovascular disease prevention on a global scale.


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Discussion in 'Travel Tips & Advice' started by Anonymous, Jun 12, 2002.
Do you know if and where it's possible rent a bike for a week in Prague in August. Thanks
Hi Claudia,
I don´t know where and if it is possible to rent a bike in Prague but I cannot recommend you to go cycling in Prague. Traffic is terrible and going by bike would mean risking your life. Maybe it makes more sense in the case you´re staying outside of Prague. Inside of Prague, it is more useful to use the public transfer system.
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The Story: Don't eat the fruit in the garden, Eden,, It wasn't in God's natural plan., You were only a rib,, And look at what you did,, To Adam, the father of Man.
The Story: You smell like goat, I'll see you in hell
The Story: All the b***h had said, all been washed in black
The Story: And my blunt is my ho now
The Story: At home, drawing pictures, Of mounds of tots, With ham on top
Not me, but my little sister on hearing the Shrek karaoke scene of the movie.
For some reason it reminds me of kiddie bikes with stabilizers...
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Instant Guide to Fix QuickBooks Error 108 With Easy Methods
QuickBooks Error 108 is related to the bank that appears when you connect your bank details or card and receive a message from the bank side to respond over it. When you open your online banking panel, you find the notification related to exclusive offers, new service guidelines, or quick changes in the banking site. In this post, we will find out the reasons for the QuickBooks Error code 108 and the solutions to fix it.
Causes of QuickBooks Intuit Error 108
QB Error 108 can take place due to various reasons. Some of the possible causes are below:
- Improper logged in with the online bank account
- Entering an incorrect username or password is another reason behind it.
- Any issue with the internet connectivity can cause interference between the network server and the program.
- Bult elimination of downloaded transactions can result in Error 108.
Indications of QuickBooks Bank Error 108
You can encounter the following changes when this QuickBooks Banking Error 108 takes place-
- When this error happens, you will see QuickBooks error message code 108 on your screen.
- You will be unable to continue with the work on the QBD application.
- The QB program window crashes due to the occurrence of this error.
- QuickBooks freezes for a few seconds frequently.
- Slow performance of the system.
The above instances can help you to recognize that QB bank error has arrived. Now let's know the troubleshooting methods to fix it.
Solutions for QuickBooks Error 108
QuickBooks Desktop Error 108 is related to banking, and users should fix it on time. There are multiple ways to rectify it that are listed below:
Solution 1: Check the Notifications from your Bank
- Sign in to your net banking account using your username and password from a browser.
- Check if there are any notifications from the net banking account that require urgent action.
- Clear the notifications.
- Sign out from your account and open QB Online.
- Now, sign in to your QBO account and click Banking.
- Go to Update from the Banking tab.
Now check if the issue is solved. In case the same error continues and you are still noticing the error code 108 on your screen, follow the next troubleshooting solution.
Solution 2: Turn off pop-up blockers
- Firstly, turn off all the pop-up blockers on your workstation.
- Also, check that the pop-up blocker is off in your antivirus program.
- Next, you need to erase your browser's cookies and caches.
- Restart the browser.
- Hold the ctrl key and log in to your online bank's website.
- Then, log in to QB Online and verify if Error 108 is solved or not yet. If the error code is still troubling, move to the third method.
Solution 3: Get the Latest Released Updates of QuickBooks
Sometimes, the error can display up due to using an outdated version of the QB software. Getting the latest available QuickBooks updates can fix the problem.
- Start with logging in to your system as a windows administrator.
- Check the QuickBooks is up to date to the latest version or an outdated version is running on the computer.
- Update QuickBooks if it is not updated.
- Set your firewall settings suitable so that all the file records can be accessible.
- Review that your Internet security settings are configured well.
- Lastly, see the error status that it is fixed. If you notice the error message emerging on the screen, then follow the next solution.
Solution 4: Log in to your bank website
- Log in to your online bank account using the bank's website.
- You can get KB details in the downloaded statements.
- Then, enable and start the pop-up blocker by pressing the Ctrl key.
Solution 5: Check your Firewall Set Up
- Again power up your PC as an administrator.
- Check that you are utilizing the latest version of the Firewall or it is up to date.
- Check your Firewall settings are not preventing the software from accessing the QuickBooks company file.
- Also, verify the internet safety settings are suitably set.
Solution 6: Run the system file checker
- Click the Start menu > type command in the search area.
- To run the cmd tool as an admin, hold both Ctrl and Shift keys and then hit Enter.
- On getting a permission box, click Yes.
- After that, a black window will arrive with a blinking cursor.
- Then, type SFC/scannow and press Enter.
- The System File Checker will begin scanning the Error 108 in QuickBooks and other issues.
- The tool will automatically resolve the issue after identifying the root cause of the problem.
Solution 7: Install the Recent Windows updates
If the above-described solutions don't work, you will have to get the newly released updates of your existing windows system.
- Click the Start button and type update in the search block.
- After that, you will get a Windows Update page on the screen.
- At last, click on Install Updates if there are any updates possible.
We have described all the possible solutions to get rid of QuickBooks Error 108 manually. Also, we hope your issue has been solved till now. In case you're still struggling with this error, we suggest you speak to our QuickBooks Support team by dialing a toll-free number +1(800) 314-0226. They will guide you by recognizing the root cause behind the issue and provide the best-fit solution to fix the glitch with surety.


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Google sends anti-regulation propaganda to small businesses using Google Maps:
Google is quietly enlisting the help of small businesses to help protect the nearly $2 trillion company from antitrust regulations. In response to Congressional bills like the "Ending Platform Monopolies Act," which would ban platform owners from favoring their own services over the competition, Google is telling small business owners that these bills would hurt their ability to find customers online and that they should contact their congressperson about the issue.
We've seen Google do political action before, usually in the form of headline-grabbing blog posts from CEO Sundar Pichai defending the latest product-bundling scheme. The strategy here seems new, though; rather than writing a public blog post, Google is quietly targeting users who have registered business listings on Google Maps. These users report receiving unsolicited emails and an "action item" in the Google Business Profile UI that both link to Google's new anti-antitrust site.
"I'll be amazed if Google gets broken up."
So would I it is amazing what a little money will buy you and how little it actually takes when it comes to the parasite politicians selling out for that cash. Though this new action will be clearly seen as an abuse of their monopoly position and could be a nail in the coffin that finally gets them done for it. I am not hopeful but it seems the mood is changing towards big tech and their abuses it just might get done this time, nah who am I kidding the almighty dollar will prevail as it always does with them scummy bastard politicians. The link below I found on a query seeking how much Microsoft spent to get rid of their problem a pathetic 1.5 million that is how cheap them political whores are.
https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2013/01/learning-from-microsofts-mistakes-g/ [opensecrets.org]
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My name is Rita Valente and I'm a 25-year-old Portuguese woman with a passion for fashion, lifestyle, and content creation. I have a bachelor's degree in foreign languages, literature, and culture (more specifically Spanish and English). I've always had a passion for writing and reading, especially in English so it was only natural for me to enroll in this degree. I see this blog not only as a place where I can write about things I love but also a place where I can practice my second language.
I first created this blog back in 2014 when I was 17 years old. Before that, I had another blog called Rita's Clothes (cringeworthy, I know) which was focused solely on fashion-related content. I first decided to create my own blog after an afternoon of binge-reading my favorite blogs and thinking "If they can do this, why can't I?". Fast-forward7 years and I couldn't be happier that I decided to go for it.
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Rock Run 8k- 2016 edition
The 8k is an interesting distance to race. Maybe one of these years I'll learn to race it right! This was my second year to run the Rock Run 8k (4.97 miles) and while I did set a "PR" by a whopping 6 seconds I know I have some work to do.
Friday night Anna had a softball game that didn't start until 8. We got home around 9:45 and it seemed to take everyone a little while to wind down. Waking the kids up at 5:30 on a Saturday morning was as fun as it sounds. The race started at 7:30 so we needed to be on the road by 5:45.
The Rock Run 8k is the 9th race on the Arkansas Grand Prix schedule. Proceeds benefit the Easter Seals of Arkansas which provides numerous services for those with disabilities in Arkansas. I love supporting local races like this, especially when it benefits kids. There were quite a few of the recipients at the finish line cheering on all the runners. This made the finish really special!
The Race
My pace plan was to run between 6:00-6:10. Having run a 15k in February at a 6:14 average I thought shooting for a 6:10 would be somewhat doable. Unfortunately, my fitness level is still not back to where it was at my peak- the Little Rock Marathon in March. I love marathons but they require a few weeks of recovery and running Hogeye in April set things back even more. After a few weeks of easy running I'm back into training mode now so hopefully I can get it back within the next couple of weeks!
Splits: 6:06, 6:24, 6:26, 6:21, 6:10. Basically I got way off track for the middle miles. I don't know why but I never felt great or in the zone. I was just trying to get through it from the beginning which is never a good race feeling. Fortunately, I was able to pull it back together towards the end.
Official Time: 31:18. 1st Female. Official Results can be found here.
Once I grabbed some water I headed back to find my kids who were also running the 8k. My daughter is the oldest and I knew I'd see her first. She had looked strong when I saw her at the turnaround and I hoped she was having a good race. She looked strong and focused when I saw her heading towards the finish. She ended up finishing at 40:21.
Once I found my son I turned to run back with him. He had a little over a half mile to go. We just stayed nice and steady and finished together. He ended with a 47:02.
Our team ended up winning the race which was great considering we were missing a few of our regular runners. Thankfully we have some strong junior high runners!
Post Race
About 24 hours after the race my quads became pretty sore and this lasted almost 48 hours. DOMS! I guess I pushed harder than I thought. It had also been 5 weeks since my last race so this was the hardest my body had worked in a while. Time to get back into race shape! The next Arkansas Grand Prix race is not for another month so hopefully I can get in a few good weeks of training before then!
Coming Up Next
I'm so excited about the next post! It's actually an interview featuring a mom I love to race. Stay tuned… 🙂