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Pregnant women are considered to be at increased risk of complications from the influenza virus and influenza-associated death. The Department of Health and Health Protection Agency recommend vaccination against influenza in this group; at any stage of pregnancy
Why should I have this vaccine when I am pregnant?
Am I still immune if I had the flu last year?
Which vaccine is recommended in pregnancy in the UK?
What protection does the seasonal flu jab give me and my baby?
I have heard the vaccine causes premature birth?
What do we know about the safety of the seasonal flu vaccine in pregnancy?
Is Thiomersal used in the vaccine?
If a pregnant woman goes to her GP and is told they don't need to be vaccinated what do they do then?
The vulnerability of pregnant women to the effects of influenza infection was made clear during the recent H1N1 'swine flu' pandemic in 2009, caused by the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus.
Studies from the US have shown that pregnant women are four times as likely to develop serious illness and they are four to five times more likely to be admitted to hospital with the A(H1N1)pdm09 virus than the general population. The risk increases in the third trimester of pregnancy; the last six months.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 7-10% of all hospitalised patients with the A(H1N1)pdm09 virus were pregnant women and they were more likely to need intensive care when compared with the general population.
In light of the evidence from the 2009 pandemic, pregnant women were added to the 'at risk' group for who the seasonal influenza vaccine is recommended.
Although the pandemic is over, the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus is likely to be one of the main influenza strains circulating in the 2012/13 winter season and is likely to circulate globally in years to come.
The seasonal influenza vaccine for 2012/13 contains three flu strains one of which is the A(H1N1)pdm09 virus and this is the recommended vaccine for pregnant women.
The flu virus is constantly changing and each year the World Health Organisation makes recommendations about the strains to be included in influenza vaccines for the forthcoming winter. The seasonal flu vaccine for 2012/13 contains parts of A(H1N1)pdm09 virus and two other flu viruses that are predicted to be circulating.
The seasonal influenza vaccine for 2012/13 is licensed for use in pregnancy. It contains vaccine against three flu strains an influenza A/H3N2, A/H1N1 and an influenza B virus. The vaccine is grown in eggs, and contains inactivated virus. It does not contain live virus and cannot cause flu. It does not contain an adjuvant – a chemical designed to produce a greater immune response.
The seasonal flu vaccine generates a protective antibody response in your body to the three influenza viruses that are likely to be circulating this winter. The protection conferred by the vaccine is not 100% so there is still a small risk of catching flu and you should not ignore the signs and symptoms of influenza even if you have been vaccinated. If you do become infected with influenza the vaccine will protect you from the more severe forms of illness and death.
Influenza vaccination during pregnancy also provides passive immunity against influenza, through the transfer of maternal antibodies across the placenta, to infants in the first few months of life following birth (Benowitz et al, 2010; Eick et al, 2010).
No, the vaccine is safe, however, influenza infection can increase the risk of premature birth, which is why the Department of Health recommends all pregnant women should get vaccinated. One recently published study has shown that that influenza vaccination reduced the likelihood of prematurity and smaller infant size at birth associated with influenza infection (Omer et al, 2011).
The seasonal flu vaccination has been recommended in pregnancy for several years in many countries and has been shown to be safe in all stages of pregnancy (Tamma et al, 2009), including the first trimester (Sheffield et al, 2012).
Studies, and experience from other types of vaccines - both with and without adjuvants - have not raised concerns with the use of these vaccines during pregnancy.
Thiomersal has been used in vaccines as a preservative to reduce bacterial contamination. In 2004, EMEA concluded that the studies showed no association between vaccination with thiomersal containing vaccines and specific neuro-developmental disorders.
Another more recent study has shown no association between neuropsychological functioning at age 7-10 years and exposure to thiomersal during the antenatal and neonatal periods, and the first seven months of life (Thomson et al, 2007).
While expert scientific advice is clear that thiomersal-containing vaccines do not present a risk to pregnant women or their babies, the only flu vaccine that contains any thiomersal is Fluvirin; even then it only contains traces of thiomersal that are left over from the manufacturing process.
The seasonal flu vaccine is freely available to all pregnant women and should be routinely offered by GPs to any pregnant women unless they have already recently received the seasonal vaccine.
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Thompson WW Price C Goodson B et al (2007) Early thiomersal exposure and neuropsychological outcomes at 7 to 10 years. N Eng J Med 2007; 357:1281-1292.
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CHICAGO — Outgoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says critics of his broken Spanish should just "get a life."
Bloomberg, noting his continuing work on perfecting his facility with the second most-spoken language in the world, told a talk radio host, "You know, I'm going to get there; I don't have any doubts about that. And these people that make fun of me, you know, what do I care? You know, you wonder, why don't they just get a life?"
I hate to think of Bloomberg letting his critics upset him over, of all things, Spanish pronunciations. Honestly, he's got enough haters that any number of them complain about anything he does.
Maybe it's because I live far away from New York and the ramifications of Bloomberg's creative public policies, but I've always liked the guy.
And I happen to love his syntactically bizarre, monotone, yet earnestly delivered Spanish. Sure, his effort inspires some head-shaking, but you have to appreciate his technical accuracy.
Until Bloomberg's latest comments, I always thought that the parody Twitter account @ElBloombito, written by the devastatingly funny Rachel Figueroa-Levin, came off as a brilliant bit of fan homage. Perhaps it reads that way if you admire Bloomberg's sincere linguistic attempts. But Figueroa-Levin told a reporter that she isn't a fan of Bloomberg and considers him an ultra-rich egotist.
Frankly, I can't imagine how anyone — especially those with the experience of having to see their own close ones struggle with the harsh difficulties of the English language — could blast the mayor for not being perfectly fluent.
(And just imagine what would hit the fan if people made fun of a prominent Latino's accented English. The fallout would be apocalyptic.)
Maybe it's because bilingual people who have true fluency in two languages from always being immersed in both don't understand how terribly difficult it is to learn a new language — much less speak it publicly, opening oneself to ridicule.

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Writer Maggie May Ethridge recently wrote a beautiful post about her young daughter, Lola, that swallowed my heart. It reminded me of the almost unbearable tenderness I felt when my daughter was growing up. There were times I'd just be watching her — sleeping, tending to her toys, excited over some adventure or story — and my eyes would unexpectedly fill up. Her joy was mine to share, and her pain was mine doubly. (I'm convinced that those with strong mothering instincts feel the nicks and bruises of their child's life more acutely sometimes than their child does).
The unbearable tenderness of loving a child does not end when we lose them. Heather Spohr recently lost her baby daughter, Madeline, and wrote an incredibly moving story about finding Maddie's handprint on a door after her death.
Danny & Kendall Miller lost one of their twins, Oliver, in birth, and have been on an emotional and physical rollercoaster watching their son, Charlie, fight for his life.
One of my readers, Marcie, recently wrote to me about the death of her son, David, in a drunk driving incident fifteen years ago. Time has not lessened their sense of loss.
There is no experience that approaches the grief of losing children to death, but others still mourn children lost to drugs, alcohol, or other problems that found no resolution. They hang onto hopes, even when scant, that one day the children they spent years loving will return. It's a hope that those who have buried children can only wish they had.
There are children being mourned who are fully alive, but unrecognizable. Children — once loved, doted upon, worried over, and nurtured — who have been lost to cults and religions, controlling partners, social climbs, and sweeping changes in character.
The instinct to protect does not end with either death or distance, but often turns into a desire to possess some heroic superpower that can somehow undo tragedy and put the shattered pieces back into order.
The pain that was once acutely felt over nicks and bruises becomes a fierce and long-armed emotion that seethes doubly over every story of child abuse and neglect — and that spontaneously cries over strollers in the mall, or the sight of a parent and child walking hand-in-hand.
The unbearable tenderness never goes away, not in death or painful separation. It pulls, it aches, it cries — and it calls for just one more day, one more moment of warm breath and perfect love.
There are no profound lessons in death or abandonment. There's no gained wisdom, or sterling epiphanies, except what we have really known all along. Love is everything, love is life, love is precious, and never really dies.
Lola sleeps safely, her blond hair tousled, her head falling upon her arm. Madeline lives on in the memories of thousands of people whose lives she touched. Charlie gave his dad the gift of good vital signs on Fathers Day. David's parents grieve differently on the anniversary of his death, but come together to laugh over warm memories.
Tonight, there are children being tucked in, children being mourned, and children who have been lost. And there is unbearable tenderness and infinite love, everywhere.


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PLAISTOW – The Plaistow Library will be closed in observation of Veterans Day, on Mon., November 12. We are open on November 10 and will be showing our monthly family film that day instead of Nov 17. Ask at the library for this month's movie. Popcorn and drink are provided by the library.
The library is proud to announce that former teen page Ms. Amanda Plante is the winner of a New England-wide Teen Writing Contest, sponsored by local authors Berry & Croft. Ms. Plante is interviewed this week on Berry & Croft's local access show Scrybes airing on Channel 23, and www.facebook.com/berryandcroft. Plante is also allowing the library to display her novella "The Brine Man" during the first two weeks of November, for patrons to flip through or read. Come by the front desk to look at the winning book!
Card-Making with Lorraine and Colleen is scheduled Thurs., November 8, from 6:30-8:30 pm. We will make two each of four Holiday designs for a total of eight cards, for a materials fee of $15.00. Please preregister at www.plaistowlibrary.com since class size is limited. This is an adult-level class. Bring papercraft adhesive and scissors.
The library's annual Vendor Fair will be held Sat., November 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Companies such as Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Avon, Lia Sophia, and Flags on the Go along with about ten others will be stationed in the library selling their wares. The Friends of the Library at Plaistow (FLAP!) are looking for volunteers to help that day as well as to join the group and assist with the Friends' fundraising efforts. Visit the Friends tab on our website for more information.
The library's annual Scholastic Book Fair will also begin November 17 in the children's area, during the Vendor Fair.
Cribbage meets Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 p.m.—come to the library to sharpen your cribbage skills and socialize! Snacks and drinks will be provided by Plaistow Recreation and the library.
Are you an artist who would like to display art at the library? Reserve a month this fall to hang your art by calling the library. Or if you have a collection to share in our glass display cases, let us know.
Join us for LEGO/WII Fridays to build with our large LEGOs collection or challenge yourself to a game of Wii. Preschool children meet 1:00-2:30 p.m., School-aged children 3:00-4:30 p.m.
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In thinking about the possibility of Xavier Henry going to the NBA, one of the most frequent comments is the potential for a lockout after next season. What hasn't been discussed is how the lockout might affect our current roster and recruiting for 2010 and 2011. How does a hypothetical lockout affect the KU roster?
If the owners and the players association do not come to a collective bargaining agreement, we possibly could see a lockout with no 2012 NBA season. Assuming that Xavier goes to the NBA, here's our 2010-2011 roster:
Elijah Johnson (So.)
Tyshawn Taylor (Jr.)
- Royce Woolridge (Fr.)
Tyrel Reed (Sr.)
Brady Morningstar (Sr.)
Mario Little (RS Sr.)
Travis Releford (RS So.)
Marcus Morris (Jr.)
Markieff Morris (Jr.)
- Thomas Robinson (So.)
- Jeff Withey (So.)
Obviously, there is a chance that we sign a player like Josh Selby or Doron Lamb. Signing either of those players would be terrific, for this reason alone: With an NBA lockout, they wouldn't be one-and-done. There's a caveat that they could leave to play in Europe, but personally, I think it's more likely they stay and play for a second year at KU.
Given that Selby signs (most people think that's the most likely option), let's consider our 2011-2012 lineup:
- Tyshawn Taylor (Sr.)
- Josh Selby (So.)
- Elijah Johnson (Jr.)
- Royce Woolridge (So.)
- Travis Releford (RS Jr.)
- Marcus Morris (Sr.)
- Markieff Morris (Sr.)
- Thomas Robinson (Jr.)
- Jeff Withey (Jr.)
Obviously, this does not benefit Kansas exclusively. A sophomore Harrison Barnes will help Carolina much more than he would his freshman year. If anyone stays at Kentucky for their sophomore year, they'll be far more valuable playing as juniors (if their still eligible and if Calipari still has his job). But Kansas would be looking at two seniors and two juniors in the post and a top three guards of Senior-Junior-Sophomore, with a sophomore Royce Woolridge and a RS junior Releford backing them up.
So my question is this: do players like Selby or Lamb play two years in the face of a lockout, waiting for a new collective bargaining agreement? Or do they play one year in college on the chance the lockout doesn't happen? And do players like the Morri leave after next year to play overseas, making some money before coming back for the draft? Or come back for what could be a truly glorious senior season? And finally, what recruit in 2011, except for possibly a small forward/swing guard even considers KU with this much depth at almost every position?


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I'm going to be flying into Chicago for a game and need some advice. I plan on landing in Chicago around 9 or so on the morning of the game I'll be attending, which gives me roughly three hours to get from the airport to the hotel to Wrigley (I'd like to arrive to Wrigley about an hour before gametime). Now here's where I need help. I'm not too picky about the hotel. All I ask is that it's somewhat cheap (~150) and has a bar/restaurant in it. I don't care if it's near O'Hare, or if it's in the city. As long as it fits those two criteria, well, and isn't a dump, as well as fits into the time requirements (has to be near an El stop), I'm fine with it.
With all that said, there are about 5 billion hotels in Chicago and while looking for a good one I quickly become overwhelmed. Can anyone help me out and recommend a hotel or three? Again, I'm open to something near O'Hare, something near Wrigley, or even something that will have me flying into Midway and then hopping the El towards somewhere decent. Thanks in advance!


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My family and I selected this lake house as our destination for three days because it looked beautiful in the photos. But when the 6 of us arrived we were all so surprised by what we found. This house was perfect, large, lovely view, and great location. My husband, daughter, and I are Puerto Ricans, living in the continental U.S. and we wanted to come to Utuado for the countryside and to visit the rest of the island that is more mountain than beach. We expected to do lots of fishing, kayaking, and horse back riding. But after the first night at the lake house we were practically "trapped". We had a great meal on the deck under the house (perfect place for hosting for some friends), and after that, the days that followed were spent the same way. We simply stayed in the house, enjoying the view. Our time there, although not busy, was very much enjoyed. To anyone who plans on visiting Puerto Rico this lake house is an amazing opportunity to explore the countryside of our beautiful island. Have an adventure or relax upstairs this home will surely help you have memorable time.
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I depended on the reviews for my choice in booking this house, so our family wanted to do the same! This was so much better than an all inclusive resort..it just gave us so much more in the culture and life in Puerto Rico. The house is nice, and the accomodations are more than adequate. BUT the big draw is the outdoor kitchen and the beautiful surroundings. We cooked outside most nights and even for breakfast. I used this site for many tips on where to go, what to do..so I feel it important to give the same information. Here goes: Carabali is very easy to find from the San Juan airport. We did have problems with the gate and getting in because it was very late. Hector rectified this quickly though and the rest of our stay was without a hiccup. We ate in Luquillo at the kiosokos, this is fun and should be experienced but the souvenir shopping is limited. The cleaner restaurants are numbers 1-33 or so. After that, the health codes don't seem to be met. But there is something for everyone there. The beach behind them was not one we enjoyed, it stank from dumpsters and had a lot of trash. There is a beach in Luquillo that is VERY nice and just a few more minutes up the road. We also visited Fajardo and went to the Seven Seas beach there. It was fun to see the locals and how they enjoyed a beach day. Carabali has the horse rides and we enjoyed these. The food in the restaurant there is good but a little pricey. Drinks are great. The kids ziplined up the road from the house at a place called El Yunke, they LOVED it and learned a lot about the rainforest. We went to Old San Juan one day. Take the ferry over to the Bacardi Factory, there is a restaurant right as you get off of the ferry that is very good too. Rich's up the hill by the Wyndham resort had a beautiful view and was the best meal we had in PR. We shopped at Amigo's for groceries (don't bother with Wal-Mart, it doesn't have produce or fresh meat) . The kids couldn't get enough of the outdoor sound system, pool and just being outside at the house. We went on an East Islander snorkeling cruise to Culebra, this was the highlight of the trip and is worth every penny. Culebra is breathtaking. Hector and Carmen were helpful with everything and very quick to respond with questions. We also went to Las Playlas in Luquillo for the natural slides, it was FUN beautiful amazing, and cheap! The house is perfect for all these activities, very central location! Teens loved it, adults too!


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Now here's an idea you don't see every day. The St. Louis Rams may have blundered by trading away the chance to draft Robert Griffin III.
Football Nation contributor Justin Bonnema proposes that very thought today when he wrote:
"What [the Rams] have done is trade themselves into the six overall pick, just above mid-round mayhem. They've successfully secured a spot in the draft's dark matter, an area where success and failure violently collide while "what could have been" runs the ball down your throat and into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the powers that be look up at the pick that was theirs for the taking and say to themselves 'that was my guy.'
"To them we say, enjoy your unemployment."
Chalk that up as more testimony that the Washington Redskins did not over-spend to trade up into St. Louis' second overall spot to pick RG3. Reread Bonnema's comment for another reason why.
"They've successfully secured a spot in the draft's dark matter, an area where success and failure violently collide…."
Washington's favorable sixth overall pick was not high enough by itself to make the Redskins a 2013 contender. That does not make it a bad spot. Julio Jones, Russell Okung, Andre Smith, Vernon Gholston, LaRon Landry and Vernon Davis were drafted sixth. Their teams have yet to win a Super Bowl since drafting them.
I'm not familiar with citizen journalist Bonnema, but your citizen journalists here at Hog Heaven have posited for five years that quarterback is not the Redskins' most critical need. Yet, I've been giddy as a schoolgirl at the prospect of Griffin rocking the burgundy and gold. That's because I have accepted, finally and begrudgingly, that the NFL really is a quarterback-centric league.
Professional leagues are adept at delivering the style of play their fans pay to see. MLB looked the other way as their players juiced themselves for more home runs. The NBA serves great individual performance to the exclusion of teamwork and defense, even though it means that the inmates run the asylum.
The NFL reengineered the game via rules on passing to favor quarterback playmakers. No other playmaker position will do. If the league wanted receiver playmakers, Arizona would be everybody's favorite team. If they wanted running back playmakers, we would all cheer for Jacksonville, or Chicago. Both have excellent rushers.
In the Age of Madden, the quarterback is the glamour guy more than at any time in the history of football. Is there anyone who dot not play quarterback when they play Madden? EA Sports may have as much influence as the Rules Committee on how football is played.
That's why Mike Holmgren had to explain to his paying customers why he did not offer enough, soon enough to outbid the Redskins for the Rams' spot. Holmgren cited a personal relationship between Jeff Fisher and Mike Shanahan for the reason he lost the bid, as if Holmgren did not have an equally strong relationship to make the deal.
Now comes the question whether the Rams messed up by accepting Washington's offer. That's just too funny considering the Rams need more and better talent and the Draft picks to get them.
Bonnema points out that Sam Bradford is on the Rams roster and the salary cap hit to move him would be prohibitive. He thinks that Griffin is a better prospect than Bradford. That may be true, but it's a harsh judgment on Bradford who would be helped more by stability at offensive coordinator.
This a cautionary tale for Redskins fans whose expectations have reached RG3 hysteria. Griffin may be Washington's best Draft pick in a decade. He's not Merlin the magician. Like Bradford, he needs better supporting talent than the Redskins now have to lead a title run. The Shanaplan may be to move down for more picks in next year's Draft to offset what Washington traded away this year.
Griffin is also a rookie. Even if he starts from game one, the big payoff on him won't come until the 2014 season, or maybe as soon as '13 if he's really good.
The Redskins still have work to do.


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Turlock High's 2013 baseball team is officially in the record books. With back to back wins over Atwater High-a 7-5 victory on Wednesday and a 10-2 victory on Friday- the Bulldogs (17-1 overall, 8-0 CCC) broke the 16 game consecutive win streak that was set two years ago.
The hunt for the Central California Conference girls soccer title just got interesting as the top three teams-Golden Valley, Pitman, and Turlock High- are now separated by the slightest of margins. After starting the season with three consecutive losses, the reigning CCC champion Bulldogs have climbed back into contention by winning five or their last six games.
Pride freshman Matt Carrigg pitched five shutout innings, allowed only two hits, walked one and struck out three of 18 batters faced, en route to a wild 6-5 victory over Merced on Friday.
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Pitman High is number one in the Central California Conference standings with one half of the regular season complete. The Pride maintained their top position on Monday with a 2-0 victory over Buhach Colony High as they braved winds as high as 45 miles per hour.
Two weeks ago Turlock High dropped its first match of the season against Merced High, 5-4. Though the loss was a shock to the Bulldogs' system, it was an understandable outcome considering two key players were missing from the lineup.
In late February Turlock High began its season of baseball by losing a one run game to Lincoln High. After shaking off the initial disappointment, the Bulldogs responded with an Atch Pedretti Tournament Championship and a perfect 6-0 start to their Central California Conference season-parts of the sum of a current 15 game win streak.
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Denair High struggled through the first two days of this year's Art McRae Ceres Tournament, losing a close 4-1 game to Rio Vista High on Monday and dropping Tuesday's game against Orestimba High, 14-1.
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International Cross Section Estimates of Demand for Use in the GTAP Model
AbstractThe making of projections often requires an economy-wide perspective, and the estimation of consumer demands at the international level. In this paper, an implicit, directly additive demand system (AIDADS) is estimated using cross-country data on consumer expenditures from the International Comparison Program (ICP), and then from Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) data. The two data sets are found to produce results that are quite consistent despite their differing origins, and the fact that the former is based on consumer goods that embody wholesale/retail margins, while margin demands are treated separately in GTAP. Given the similarity of the results, the estimation based on GTAP data is favored because it is readily matched to input-output based production and trade data, and provides valuable new information concerning how aggregate margin expenditures are related to per capita income.
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The merger talks between Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd could be back on the menu. The two PSUs discussed the issue at a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday as part of a plan to revive the company's profitability.
The two telecom companies have been exploring possibility of a merger for the past two years, but issues related to management, employee compensation and holding structure had put the deal on a backburner.
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But now with both BSNL and MTNL losing their market share to private players, there is pressure on them to perform. While BSNL does not have access to most lucrative markets of Delhi and Mumbai, MTNL does not have presence in other parts of the country. Synergising their operations could put them in a better position to take on the intense competition in the mobile segment.
In a bid to get BSNL to work more efficiently, the Government is also looking to get the company listed on the stock exchanges. Though the Government had given its nod for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) over a year back, the employees union are against the proposal. The BSNL management has been asked to negotiate with the employees union and move ahead on the plan.
Issues related to BSNL's 93 million line mobile equipment tender was also discussed.
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Since September 1995, all students initiating a baccalaureate program at the University of Maine have been required to meet certain general education requirements. Additional general requirements may be imposed by individual colleges, and each academic major imposes requirements specific to that area. Science: Students are required to complete two courses in the physical or biological sciences. This may be accomplished in two ways:
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How to Select an Immigration Attorney
Last Friday was a depressing day for me. A businessman and his daughter visited me in my office. When I asked how they had learned about our law firm, they said a lot of flattering things about how "famous" we were and about our "great" website. However, when I analyzed their case, it quickly became apparent to me that nothing could be done to help them. It was too late. The man's I-140 (EB1-3) which was submitted in April 2001 had been denied, and his former attorney had advised them not to appeal, but to have the employer file a new I-140. The new I-140 was also denied as were their I-485s. Since the man's L-1 status had long since expired, his whole family had been placed under removal proceedings.His present lawyer had advised him to have his employer submit a 3rd I-140 on his behalf and for him and his family to file new I-485s on the basis that he was eligible for adjustment of status under section 245(i).Suddenly, I became the bearer of bad news: "Sir, you are ineligible for benefits under section 245(i). Your initial I-140 was denied because the INS concluded that you were not an executive or manager, that the foreign and domestic companies were unrelated and that you were not being paid at the proferred wage. Furthermore, your employer did not appeal the I-140 denial. So, what is your argument that the I-140 meets the 'approvable when filed' standard for section 245(i) eligibility?"Yet, both his previous and present attorneys were in agreement that he was covered under section 245(i). I told him that I disagreed, and therefore, could not take his case. He and his daughter left my office disappointed.Every potential client that I saw on Friday had a similar story, and it was too late to repair any of their damaged cases. In my opinion, each of them will have their cases denied by an Immigration Judge. What's more, they will pay other attorneys many thousands of dollars only to lose their cases, appeal them to the BIA, and then lose again. Eventually, these unfortunate people will be ordered to either leave the United States "voluntarily" or face deportation.COULD THESE RESULTS HAVE BEEN AVOIDED?Absolutely!Section 245(i) has been on the books for over 15 years. All immigration attorneys should be able to properly analyze the facts of a case, and advise a client whether his I-140 complies with the "approvable when filed" standard under section 245(i).But how is a person supposed to know whether an immigration attorney is giving him good advice? In fact, how does a person go about selecting a good immigration attorney to represent him?There are over 11,000 members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Some are excellent attorneys, others are so-so, and more than a few are absolutely terrible. All immigration attorneys are not created equal. How is an immigrant, untrained in the intricacies of the law, supposed to select a competent attorney?I have prepared a free video entitled "Ten Rules for Selecting an Immigration Attorney". Take a few minutes and watch this video at
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Hi all, I've been away from PdC for a long time, but when I saw this lecture pop up, I thought some of you in the NW might be interested.
Amerikanuak! Basques in the High Desert: http://www.nwcentral.org/amerikanuak-basques-high-desert?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
It is a lecture about Basque immigrant culture in Bend. It isn't about cycling, but perhaps there is a hidden secret to Chris Horner's career in it? Anyway, it is free and at the McMenamin's St. Francis School in Bend on January 31.


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Way back Wednesday- we are going to post the entire Mugen AT Civic Group A parts catalog. We think you'll be amazed at the depth of the parts Mugen made available. You could literally build a turn key competitive Group A Civic from this catalog.
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The Mugen Group A Civic leads the way. The Group A series was hotly contested by Honda and Toyota with Honda typically having the upper hand...
Mugen Group A Civic engine parts. Forged Mugen pistons with special material connecting rods. There were a few iterations of the connecting rods through the years- some beautifully polished. The Mugen oil pan was a work of art! It strengthened the block and added oil capacity and helped eliminate windage resulting a a 5 hp gain all by itself. The Mugen 30/50 cams were very easy on the valvetrain and had a very sophisticated profile to work with the PGM-FI system.
Part 2 of the Mugen Group A Civic engine parts list- smaller diameter pulleys and the adjustable PGM-Fi ECU and controller. The Mugen hard rubber engine mounts were sold for both race and street cars and made a great improvement! Keeping the engine and engine oil cool was very important- anything over 225 degrees oil temp caused the engine to loose HP.....
Because FIA Group A rules state you must use the factory upper exhaust manifold, considerable time was spent developing the secondary to make the most power. Chromoly lightweight flywheel and AP racing clutch.
One of the big advantages Mugen had over the competition in Group A was a wide range of alternative gear ratios and final drives. With this gearing you could always keep the engine in it's fairly narrow power band. The Mugen Limited slip has been a mainstay of all Honda competition cars all the way back to 1973....
Moving on to the Mugen Group A Civic suspension parts. Here's where things get really interesting. Mugen Showa dampers and upper camber plates, and the really trick front reinforced knuckles designed to be used with an adjustable sleeve that gave even greater camber adjustment. All the different front torsion bar diameters made it easy to dial in the handling to suit the track.
Here we have the quick ratio Mugen steering box (RHD) and 21mm front sway bar. The Mugen rear trailing arms were made specifically to help keep the correct suspension geometry. Mugen made three rear springs rates available, However most opted for an even higher rate linear spring. The Mugen Group A rear axle with adjustable Panhard rod. The Mugen internal sway bars really worked well and we sold quite a few to street and race enthusiasts. Check out those Mugen 15" wheels......!!!! We have covered how Mugen made the AT Civic go and handle, so how did they make it stop? 4 piston AP calipers and full floating front brake rotors, single master cylinder and rear disc conversion with all the needed brake lines. Here's the Mugen brake proportioning assembly and yes- the FIA required a hand brake..... The Mugen Group A fuel system. A custom ATL 90 liter fuel cell with pump and swirl tank. Don't forget the Mugen gauge cluster with 10K tach. And Mugen SW-36 steering wheel to grab onto! Lastly the Mugen aluminum FIA roll cage..... Add up all those Mugen parts with a few hundred hours of labor and this will be you!
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John Hinrichs really likes his Honda CR-Z. Apparently he also really likes Mugen.
For his fourth major Mugen modification on his CR-Z, John opted for a set of Mugen 17x7 GP wheels in Gunmetal. As with his other mods, John worked directly with King Motorsports President and CEO, Scott Zellner. Scott: "The color of the Gunmetal GP's are a perfect compliment to the Black CR-Z." John is equally happy with his purchase, "I love the way these wheels look!" After each upgrade, John usually sends a picture and a note, or stops by to show us the results, as he did recently with after the GP wheels were installed.
John's other Mugen mods are the Mugen 5-Way Sport Suspension, Mugen Carbon-Fiber Air Intake and Mugen Cat-Back Exhaust.
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** We just got this note and review from John Hinrichs - Thanks John! **
This afternoon I was able to take my CR-Z out for its first fun drive since I picked it up from KMS. I've driven 30 minutes home, eaten dinner, made myself comfortable on my couch and there is still a big goofy grin on my face. As much as i love the car itself, I have to give credit for this persistent smile to the Mugen suspension and exhaust you installed.The factory suspension on the CR-Z was skewed to the comfort side. Nice for running up and down the interstate, but when it came to corners the car would roll to the outside before it set into the turn. With the Mugen system the car just turns in. Before I set off, I set all four shocks to 5 (full hard). On the way to my choice bit of road, an area of backroads just south of Friess Lake, I rode over miles of lumpy concrete highways, chewed up blacktop side roads, and more than a few potholes. The Mugen suspension let me know exactly what kind of surface I was on, but it was never harsh or abrupt. The roads I set out to drive are not the newest. A patched, narrow, blacktop ring of roads that wind around and over the wooded hills of the area -- including a beautifully tight little switchback (which is a rare thing in southeastern Wisconsin). The car just devoured it, staying flat and collected throughout. Even in places where the corners were pieced together and uneven, the tires were held down tight, following the rough pavement without any hint of the skittishness that comes with a tire bouncing over the bumps I knew were there. After driving the 7 mile loop once in each direction, I pulled over to set the shocks to full soft. Five minutes later I was driving the loop for a third time just to listen to my car. The stock exhaust note isn't non-existent, and the Mugen system isn't overly loud (I don't get complaints from the neighbors when I get called out to work at 2am like i do with my CRX), it just dials up the bass a couple notches. In the last few weeks of commuting it has never been intrusive or droning. I didn't even have to adjust the volume on the stereo. But on these roads, full throttle from 4k to 6k RPM, the sound echoing off the trees was incredible. It makes me want to find a tunnel just to listen.Oh, and in regular highway driving I'm up 2 MPG since the new exhaust was installed. Win/win.Thanks for everything,John Hinrichs
Tags: mugen, cr-z, performance, handling, suspension, exhaust, honda
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Review and announcement by Scott Zellner, President & CEO of King Motorsports and SCCA Road Racing Champion:
In stock form, Honda's new CR-Z is both under-dampened and softly sprung. This combination really masks the sporting characteristics of the CR-Z.
The Mugen 5-Way Adjustable Suspension Kit was designed with both street and occasional track use in mind. The result is a more controlled ride with much less lean, dive and squat. Each damper adjustment changes both the compression and rebound calibrations so you can tailor the suspension for any driving environment.
The average ride height reduction is 1" front and rear for an aggressive stance, lower center of gravity, and better aerodynamics. This kit comes pre-assembled which makes installation quick and easy.
This kit is without a doubt the best handling upgrade you can make to your new CR-Z.
King Motorsports is proud to be the sole provider of these Mugen CR-Z suspension kits in North America. They will be in-house and ready to ship the first week of November.
Follow us on Twitter (@KingMotorsports) or Facebook to be the first to know!
In the meantime, be sure to download our exclusive Mugen/King CR-Z wallpapers.
Tags: mugen, cr-z, honda, 5-way, suspension, scott zellner
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Watch Now – Video of Adoption Forum
December 5, 2011 by Carolyn Simon
If you didn't get a chance to tune into the livestream of the HRC Family Project's Adoption Forum, you can now watch an archive video of the event.Continue Reading ►
Count Me In Howard and Prince George's Counties!
December 2, 2011 by David Contreras Turley
Marylanders for Marriage Equality held its Count Me In Campaign Celebration in Price George's and Howard counties this week.Continue Reading ►
HRC Asks to Meet with ABC Over New Comedy
December 2, 2011 by Dan Rafter
HRC is asking to meet with ABC executives to discuss its midseason comedy "Work It," featuring two men who dress as women to secure employment.Continue Reading ►
Moving in Minnesota!
December 2, 2011 by Guest contributor
In Minnesota, two significant events moved the LGBT community forward this week!Continue Reading ►
Documentary Film Campaign Works to Oppose Marriage Equality Ban in NC
December 2, 2011 by Carolyn Simon
In just five months, North Carolina voters will go to the polls to decide the fate of a discriminatory amendment that would not only ban same-sex marriage in the state, it would also prohibit domestic partnerships and civil unions and strip domestic partner benefits already recognized in counties and municipalities across the state.Continue Reading ►
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2 new Facebook business page features you must take advantage of!
Facebook is probably just as famous for it's ever-changing options and features as it is for connecting old schoolmates and ushering a whole new world of social media marketing. This time, though, there's plenty to be excited about the latest Facebook business page changes if you are using Facebook pages to get your name out there (and you really should).
A few of the changes are just cosmetic, like the new photo showcase up top and the navigation menu that has moved to left, in the same position as on standard Facebook pages. However, where the new style Facebook business pages have really come into their own is the way they let you interact with your audience, both on your own page and on third-party pages as well. Here are two of the changes that we absolutely love:
1. Comment on your business page as yourself
When people come to your Facebook business page, they would probably much rather interact with a human being than with a 'faceless' company. It looks like Facebook have finally taken notice of this, and you can now comment on your business page in your own name. You will have to activate this feature before you can use it. Don't worry, it's just a quick flick of a switch!
Go to your Facebook business page settings and you will see a checkbox that says "Always comment and post on your page as YOUR BUSINESS PAGE NAME even when using Facebook as YOUR PERSONAL NAME." Simply uncheck this setting, save changes, and you're done!
Once you set this up, you will find a new option on your business page that lets you use Facebook in the name of your business page again. You can also switch identities between your page and personal accounts by clicking on the 'Account' tab on the top-right of Facebook.
This brings us to the other new feature that we think is absolutely awesome:
2. Comment on other business pages as your business page
Yes, as the heading says, you can now comment on other business pages in the name of your own page, and not just using your personal account. If you are in the B2B market, like we are, this opens up tremendous opportunities for your company to reach out and interact with your clients (and their clients) on their own Facebook page.
Another great way to use this new feature is to comment and interact on the Facebook business pages of other businesses that are related to yours. For example if you have a hotel business page, you would post comments on pages of local restaurants, golf courses, and other events and entertainment venues. Also encourage these other companies to do the same on your page, to spread the love (and potential clients) around.
There is only one downside to this feature that we can see: it can be used for evil, to hijack a competitor's page with your comments. It goes without saying that this is terrible form and does you no favours, so don't!
To use this feature, you need to enable the 'Commenting on your business page as yourself' feature and then select the 'Use Facebook as your page' option, as we described above. If you are the admin of several pages, you get to choose which page you want to interact as. And finally, you will also have to 'Like' the business page that you want to comment on before you can do so.
These two features open up lots of amazing opportunities for you to spread the name of your business around on Facebook. Remember to always be gracious and courteous in your interactions, even when other people are not. Your potential clients will be forming an opinion of you based on what you say and do.
While we're very excited about these new features, we don't blame you if you feel that whenever you think you're getting the hang of Facebook, they come along and change the rules of the game. Facebook offers you plenty of information about their business pages in the Pages Guide, Resource Center and in the Help Center.
And if you're feeling a little overwhelmed about how to make the most of your Facebook pages, or if you'd rather spend more time running your business, just contact us at Sorted Sites and we'll be delighted to help you out!


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If you are a local job seeker and love the outdoors, the Rockford Park District is looking for you.
Their Environmental Recreation and Education department held an Employment Open House at the Atwood Center on Thursday. They want to hire up to 20 new instructors for ages 5 and up. All positions require leading tours and programs, and most importantly, a passion for teaching kids.
E.R.E. Manager Becky Lambert says the perfect candidate, "likes the outdoors, likes kids and is someone willing to share their passion for the outdoors or natural environments with those kids."
If you would like to apply, or want to learn about other job opportunities in the Rockford Park District, visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.
You can also apply in person at the Park District Webbs Norman Center office. The address is 401 S. Main Street in Rockford. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Have fun and help our Center too! As an important step in revitalizing and reorganizing our volunteer program, we are holding a volunteer fair (modeled after job fairs) where you can learn about and sign up for volunteer activities that support the functioning of the Center. In addition to telling you about what we need, we will have a table called "What's Your Inspiration?" where you can tell us about talents and inspiration you have that we haven't included but you want to offer.
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Note: I'm Xposting this for HeadKickLegend.com Writer James Dalgarno. After Ninja's retirement, we felt it was as good a time as any to reflect on one his most classic fights. Come over to HeadKickLegend and read my exclusive interviews with Jorge Santiago and Mark "Fight Shark" Miller.
It's time again for Classic K-1 Fights! Every week I will write about a classic Kickboxing or JMMA fight as well as post a video for readers to watch. The goal is to make people aware of the great fights and fighters that make these sports so enjoyable. This week we pay homage to the career of Murilo "Ninja" Rua, who announced his retirement earlier this week. Without further delay, I present Murilo Rua vs. Dan Henderson from Pride 17.
Earlier this week, Murilo "Ninja" Rua announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after losing a bout to Tom Watson at BAMMA 6. This brought to an end the sometimes tumultuous, but always exciting career of the "original" Rua, elder brother to the more famed Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. That being said, many forget that before Shogun's time Murilo was a highly touted fighter who was seen as the future of Pride's middleweight division. While not statistically the most successful fighter (Ninja's career record is 20-12-1), Rua was always entertaining, utilizing his expertise in both Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to score 8 career knockouts and 10 submission victories.
Murilo Rua was signed to Pride Fighting Championships in 2001, after going undefeated through his first six professional fights. In his debut at Pride 16, Ninja continued his winning ways by knocking out Daijiro Matsui with a signature Chute Boxe soccer kick. This impressive display convinced the powers that be that Ninja was ready for a step up in competition; and that's exactly what they gave him when they matched him up against Dan Henderson at Pride 17. Hendo was on quite a tear of his own, losing only once in his first 12 fights while racking up championships in both the UFC and Rings. Whoever won was going to be further thrust into the spotlight by Pride, putting them firmly near the top of their division.
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After reading MtHammers post on AP's predictions for the 2011 season (great post, IO recommend it if you haven't read it yet) I thought I'd make some 2012 season predictions of my own. These are going to be some pretty bold predictions, but I will stand behind them for the next full year! Going into this, I am assuming that Dwayne Bowe and Brandon Carr remain on the roster, and Kyle Orton will be the Quarterback. It's fairly unlikely that that may not even happen, but let's just go along with it! Here we go!
1) Dwayne Bowe will break his career TD Record with over 15 TD's-
Bowe is the Chiefs best receiver and will be going into 2012, and he is due to have another huge year. With good Quarterback play, he earned himself a trip to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii with 15 touchdowns and a boatload of yards. So, with good QB play from Kyle Orton, Bowe will have another huge year, and break his career touchdown record, of 15, and show why he deserves the money he will be payed.
2) Eric Berry will get an invite to the 2012 Pro Bowl-
Eric Berry, the Chiefs starting Strong Safety had a great rookie year, but went down with a season ending injury on week 1 of the 2011 season. I'm predicting that Berry will bounce back very strong with his true, breakout season, and earn himself a trip to the Pro Bowl. And if I may add, this will just be the beginning of a terrific, memorable career for Eric Berry.
3) Jamaal Charles Will be the AFC Rushing leader in yards-
Like Berry, Charles went down also with an ACL injury on week 2 of the 2011 season. The year before, Charles won the FedEx Ground Player of The Year award, and earned himself the title of one of the best RB's in the NFL. He won't be slept on because of his injury, but it won't matter. Jamaal Charles will lead the AFC in rushing yards.
4) The Chiefs Will Be the AFC Champions-
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Although the Chiefs had season ending injuries to our starting QB, RB, SS, and TE, the Chiefs still held a 7-9 record, just one game away from winning the embarresing, AFC West, With a fairly healthy roster, a good Free Agency, Draft, and a fresh start Head Coach, the Chiefs will win the AFc West, by a good amount. I have the Broncos and Raiders both struggling, and the Chargers having a good year, but n ot as good as the Chiefs. The Chiefs WILL be the 2012 AFC West Champions, and that is the truth!
5) Kendrick Lewis will emerge as a top tier starting safety in the NFL-
This prediction will depend on certain peoples opinions on Kendrick Lewis by the end of next season, but I see him having a great season, and emerging as a top tier starting safety. This past season, Lewis was consistently good, but I think he will be consistently much better.
6) Jonathan Baldwin will improve to a good, physical WR-
When I say a "good" Receiver, I mean good, not great. I see Baldwin having a good year, let's say 60 receptions, 700 yards? I think he will develop into a great WR, but not next year. He's going to be a late bloomer. He'll still give the Chiefs a good triple duo at the Wideout position, but he'll still have some room to improve.
7) Tyson Jackson's Production Will Decline, and will only share time at the position-
When the Chiefs drafted Tyson Jackson with the no. 3 overall pick in the 2008 draft, he was supposed to make an immediate impact. Although he has been slowly, and not surely, improving, to me it has not been enough. He had a decent year in 2011, but I see his production going on the decline next year. Allen Bailey, the chiefs 2nd year DE will then share time with Jackson, and eventually take his starting job. I hate to say this, because I always had a soft spot for Tyson, but I think next year may be his last year as a Chief.
8) Kyle Orton Will Look Like The Answer For The Chiefs-
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Kyle Orton may not be a Chief next year, and although I'd rather be predicting something about Peyton Manning, I don't think that'd be too realistic. Orton had a very convincing last (first for him!) 3 games as a Chief, going 2-1 and defeating the then, undefeated Green Bay Packers. With Charles back, giving him a good running game, and having time to connect with his receivers, Orton will look like the answer as the Chiefs QB after the 2012-2013 season.
9) The Chiefs Will Finish the 2012-2013 With an 11-5 Record-
My prediction, is that the Chiefs will Struggle on the Road in the regular season, but Still finish with an AFC West Championship, and an 11-5 record. That is definitely a plus, considering the Chiefs got blown out way too much in 2011, and were only 7-9 at the end. An 11-5 record won't earn KC a Playoff Bye, but a Playoff Berth will be alright for me! And that's what I can see happening.
10) The Kansas City Chiefs Will Win Their First Playoff Game in 18 Years!-
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Yes! We Win a playoff Game! Yes!!!!! I have the Chiefs finishing at 11-5. I can see the Chiefs playing in the Wild Card weekend round of the Playoffs, and then winning 2 games, and going to the AFC Championship. It'd be way too much of a longshot to say we'd make it to a Super Bowl in the Blink of an eye, but Let's not go that far. I think 2012, will be the start of something real nice for Kansas City, and the fans too. The season will definitely be a good one if we make it this far, or even win a playoff game, and I can see it happening.
Some of these are true long shots, but I truly believe in every single one of these predictions I just made. You should Comment with your thoughts, and your own predictions! Go Chiefs!


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DBHDS Press Releases
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2009
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General Assembly Passes Bill to Change Name of DMHMRSASRichmond – The General Assembly has passed legislation to change the name of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). With the passage of SB 1117 and HB 2300, patroned by Senator Ticer and Delegate Caputo, respectively, and with signature from the Governor, the change will be effective July 1, 2009.
"I want to thank Senator Ticer and Delegate Caputo for putting forth legislation that was well-vetted by our many system stakeholders and broadly supported by legislators," said DMHMRSAS Commissioner James Reinhard, M.D. "Not only is the new name less cumbersome, but it more broadly reflects the department's mission and is flexible enough for the department to grow into other service areas, like autism. In addition, the new name moves away from the stigma associated with the term 'retardation'."
During the 2008 Session, the General Assembly passed a bill to replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disabilities" throughout the entire Code of Virginia. The bill was brought forward by The Arc of Northern Virginia and passed with a reenactment clause that required the 2009 General Assembly to vote on and pass the bill again. Afterwards, it was determined that replacing the term throughout the entire Code would jeopardize federal funding for programs that at this time must contain the words "mental retardation." The 2009 bill only changes DMHMRSAS' name as a first, though significant, step to updating the Code language.
Last summer, DMHRMSAS conducted surveys for staff and stakeholders to submit opinions on options for the department's new name. The nearly 1,500 responses reflected support for renaming DMHRMSAS the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). The cost of the name change will be absorbed by the department.
Available to citizens statewide, Virginia's public mental health, intellectual disability and substance abuse services system is comprised of 40 community services boards (CSBs) and 16 state facilities. DMHMRSAS seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with a mental illness, intellectual disability or a substance-use disorder.
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