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There exists a very seductive delusion that once we cool (or heat) the planet to the proper temperature that the majority of our ecological ills will be over. This is a dangerous self-dectption. "Climate change" per se is not the problem. Temperature fluctuations (increases) reflect underlying carnage caused to nature by excessive human activity.
Once "global warming" has been defeated, and temperatures have been restored to "normal" levels, it will be clearly evident that nothing has been solved. Environmental deterioration will continue its ugly descent. Here is a small itemization of conditions that will not be addressed by a "normal climate":
+ Concrete. The manufacture and overuse of concrete represents perhaps the leading edge of ecological destruction. Endless earth surfaces are being ripped apart and mined to obtain the literal mountains of sand used in concrete manufacture. The manufacture of the cement component is energy intensive and releases voluminous harmful by-products into the air and water. The impervious surfaces created all over the world by indiscriminate use of concrete are entombing the planet in sterile death.
+ Plastic. The ubiquity and environmental chaos of plastic has been endlessly documented and need not be addressed here. The point is that once temperatures (climate change) have been restored, all of the environmental repercussions of plastic will remain behind.
+ Habitat destruction. The sine qua non of understanding what is happening to the livability of planet Earth is to recognize that the very land itself, the soil, the surface, the natural face of land itself, continues to be devoured by "growth". The surface of the Earth is going under, taking with it all of the wonderful aspects of a living breathing natural world, sucking it into an ecological black hole.
The New Green Deal and climate change soldiers are well intentioned, but will not contribute meaningfully to the discussion until they discard the illusion that temperature change is the problem. Every time you hear the term climate change, substitute the word growth. This is what the climate change advocates are trying to say, but are unable to articulate. Humans have taken population growth and habitat disturbance to the very edge; there is no where left to go. The Earth suffers terribly from the loss of natural "recharge" areas. China's Belt and Road Initiative is exactly what is not needed and represents the worst in human thinking. It is an ecological dagger into the heart of the few remaining precious acres on Earth.


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Requesting Grandparent Visitation in Iowa
It can be heartbreaking for a grandparent who is denied access to their grandchildren by their child or their child's spouse. While grandparents do have legal rights to visitation in Iowa, there are hurdles in the way. Learn what the state mandates regarding grandparent visitation.
Iowa Laws Regarding Grandparents' Visitation Rights
In Iowa, grandparents can only petition for visitation if the grandchild's parent, who was their child, is deceased. Even then, grandparents must show that visitation is in the child's best interests and prove they have a relationship with the grandchild. If the child's remaining parent does not feel the grandparents should visit, the burden of proof is on the grandparents to convince the court that the parent is unfit or their judgment is too impaired to make decisions in the child's best interest in this matter. The grandparents may be held legally liable for court costs if the judge rules against them.
It is not easy to obtain grandparent visitation. Iowa's laws are very strict, and they favor the living parent. However, you can successfully obtain visitation if you are able to prove the parent is unfit and that it is in the child's best interests to enjoy visits with their grandparents.
How a Judge Decides Whether to Grant Grandparents Visitation Rights
Once you sue to obtain visitation rights, you will need to present a clear and compelling case for your rights in court. To prove the relationship counts as substantial, it helps if you can show that you have supported the grandchild financially for six or more months, been the primary caretaker for the child for at least six months, or that the grandchild has had frequent contact (including overnight stays) for at least a year.
The court may ask the child for their preferences in this matter. The court may also consider how far away you live from the remaining parent, your health and safety, your background including any criminal charges, the child's health and safety, and related concerns.
The court presumes that the parent's decision was valid. Thus, the grandparent who wants visitation rights must prove that the parent is unfit or too impaired to make this decision. For instance, a parent who neglected or abused the child could be found unfit, as could a parent who suffered a mental illness.
Given that the burden of proof is on you as the grandparent to convince the court that visitations are in the child's best interests, it's important to have an attorney on your side. A family law attorney can speak with you about your relationship with your grandchild, discuss your concerns about their remaining parents, and put together a strong case to convince the court that you deserve to visit with the child.
Learn more about the types of Family Law Daniel Willems practices.
Note: This site provides information about the law stated in general terms. Do not regard the content of this site as legal advice.

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Play-off games and Fulham don't seem to mix very well, do they? It was frustrating tonight at Pride Park. Derby did not in any way out-play us, but they did what they needed to do in order to have a slender advantage ahead of the second leg tie at Craven Cottage in a few days' time. Once again Fulham dominated possession but only forced Derby keeper Scott Carson into a handful of saves while Kevin McDonald came the closest to scoring when his thunderous effort crashed off the cross bar.
I see a lot of negativity online, and to be frankly honest, it surprises me. This was not a repeat of last weekend's dreadful display at Birmingham. While the first half was was disappointing, it wasn't the horrendous performance that many would have you believe. It was a soft goal to concede as Matt Target, who rarely puts a foot wrong, was weak when Cameron Jerome was powerful. The second half, on the other hand, was attack v defence with Fulham throwing as much as possible forward. We were very unfortunate not to score, and I highly doubt that Derby will keep us out for another 90, especially not at Craven Cottage.
There are things that I am disappointed in, mainly when it comes to Tom Cairney. His light jogs backwards when he lost the ball is really my second of three criticisms of tonight, the first being how we conceded the goal as I have already covered. Cairney needs to find the intensity that has been an important part of our play for the past two seasons. He has the ability to be our heartbeat, but he has to want it.
My only other criticism is the short corners. Don't get me wrong, I can understand why we did that for some of them as we rarely score from corners so it perhaps seemed like a better way to get the ball into the box, but every time in the second half was a bit much. Derby have a lot of big, powerful defenders and midfielders, so perhaps Slav thought that they would win every ball in there straight from a corner, but when it wasn't working, I don't get why we kept going with it. Other than that, however, I am feeling positive. It's one-nil at half time, a score line that can be overturned.
I'm frustrated at the negativity going around though. In an incredible season, people have been gushing over Fulham yet two bad results and suddenly the bottom has fallen out of some people's world. The team has given us something special this year, so let's not destroy them when things aren't going our way.
This is a rally call. Think about what has gone on this season. Think about the times when we have played beautiful football and the times when we have had to dig deep to get results. Think of the last-minute goals of Norwood and Mitrovic, and the wonder tackles of Tim Ream to ensure we got over the line. Take all the emotion and put it into something positive and then get to the Cottage on Monday night and get the boys over the line.
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Now it is such a bizarrely impossible coincidence that anything so mind-bogglingly useful could have evolved purely by chance that some thinkers have chosen to see it as a final and clinching proof of the nonexistence of God. The argument goes something like this:
"I refuse to prove that I exist," says God, "for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing."
"But," say Man, "the Babel fish is a dead giveaway, isn't it? It could not have evolved by chance. It proves you exist, and so therefore, by your own arguments, you don't."
"Oh dear," says God, "I hadn't though of that" and promply vanishes in a puff of logic.
- The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy


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S&P SMALLCAP 600 Index (^SML) Seasonal Chart
The above chart represents the seasonality for the S&P SMALLCAP 600 Index (^SML) for the past 14 years.
- Date range: January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2009
- Type: Index – US
- Symbol: .SML, ^SML
S&P SMALLCAP 600 Index (^SML) Seasonality
Analysis has revealed that with a buy date of October 25 and a sell date of September 14, investors have benefited from a total return of 206.67% over the last 10 years. This scenario has shown positive results in 8 of those periods.
Conversely, the best return over the maximum number of positive periods reveals a buy date of November 21 and a sell date of June 4, producing a total return over the same 10-year range of 167.15% with positive results in 10 of those periods.
**Results shown are compounded
How to Invest
- iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Index (ETF) (Public, NYSE:IJR) – Info – iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Index Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the United States equity market, and consists of stocks that have a market capitalization between $300 million and $2 billion (which may fluctuate depending on the overall level of the equity markets). The Index serves as the underlying index for the S&P 600/Citigroup Growth and Value Index series. The component stocks are weighted according to the total float-adjusted market value of their outstanding shares. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Fund's investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors. Expense Ratio: 0.20%


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Susmita Nag, head of marketing at windows and doors major Fenesta, discusses how marketing leaders should evolve so they can respond to pandemic implications.
This interview is a part of Sourcing Hardware's #MarketingLeadershipSeries, wherein the editors check-in on select Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) from the Building Products and Home Improvement (BPHI) industry, to understand how they are reimagining the marketing domain in these unprecedented times.
In your view, how is the marketing domain evolving in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic?
Well, it is difficult to view the post-Covid-19 scenario right now, because of the uncertainty that prevails. In the ongoing situation however, marketing has become more sensitive, cautious and focused in terms of brand communication and media usage. And there is no template because the circumstancesare so dynamic. Marketing strategy has evolved and is revolving around the new normal. Execution too has seen a lot of new initiatives, usage of new media, and different levels of urgency altogether.
What should be the CMO's role in value creation for theorganisation?
I believe that brand empathy is the ultimate and most valuable asset that a CMO can create and achieve for the organisation in such unprecedented times. Brand empathy comes not only with communication and engagement; it is also an outcome of interactions at different levels and various touch points. Embedding the 'consumer first' culture in the thought process, and being sensitive to mindset, need and the situation from customers' point of view should become a priority for every CMO, and everyone else in the organisation.
How can CMOs maximise impact of their marketing initiatives for driving business outcomes?
As marketing leaders, we aim to maximise and create an impactful outcome for all our marketing activities. That's the starting point. And to achieve that we needto be clear about our objectives and goals. At the same time, I think that one must analyse the existing resources and limitations before drawing up strategies. Clarity is vital, ambiguity is the largest barrier.
Do marketing leaders need to work more closely now with their Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), to deliver higher return on investment (RoI)?
It is not about working closely with CFOs. CMOs anyways need to be handy with the financials of their company. Anything and everything has to have an ROI, both tangible and intangible. The ratio may vary and could dependon many factors. But the fact remains that one has to work with a shared business objective without undermining the reality. Ultimately the business should thrive, and everyone in the organisation needs to be an active contributor.
How can marketing create lasting engagement and memorable experiences for customers and end-users?
Well, these are in the wishlist of every brand manager and the answers are there in textbooks. But I have a different view on this. I think that creating the 'most loved brand', and ensuring a memorable experience all through for consumers, is not something that can be achieved only by the marketing, sales, CRM, or any other department. Lasting engagement should be like a vision for the organisation, so clearly defined that it becomes part of the culture and everyone across verticals and levels lives it day in and day out.
What are the key considerations while creating narratives in marketing communication?
Inspire, aspire, and build empathy. The three magical words. Everything else will fall in place.
What trends are you observing in the digital marketing domain?
My sense is that the place has become crowded and cluttered with anything and everything. As usual, the key is to have solid and sticky content. If as a brand you continue to do the regular stuff, it will irritate more than attract or arrest. We have seen this happen with movies which premiered on over-the-top (OTT) platforms and bombed. Just by changing the medium you cannot guarantee success till you have the content that moves audiences using that platform. Earlier you used to fight with brands spread over 10 pages of a newspaper or a couple of billboards. Now, you are competing with content coming in every minute, and with no shelf life. So, challenges are much more than the opportunity.


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Before the pandemic stopped our country and our court system, the legal divorce process took many months to a year (or more depending on financials and custody issues) to be finalized. Now, I can only imagine how hard and frustrating this must be for you to wonder when it's all going to be over with. And the waiting to plan while not knowing how things are going to be worked out. So many unknowns, what is a person to do?
In most states, not during a pandemic, it takes about 60 days to finalize a divorce, without children; six months to a year with children.
I remember how scared and frustrated when I was in those final months of the divorce process. I was being told one thing but every time I was sent papers to look over, they said something totally different. My lawyer was telling me to trust the process or nothing at all––she would disappear and not return my emails for what seemed like weeks.
How was I supposed to trust this person who barely knew me, never met my children, didn't seem to understand all of the covert dynamics at play, and who seemed to believe everything out of the mouth of my soon-to-be ex-husband and his lawyer. They had proven that they were liars, but she just wanted to believe that they wouldn't lie.
"He has to tell the truth!," she would say. I knew better! The lying had gone on for so long, even in legal matters in the past, that was not going to stop now.
In the end, I'm happy to say everything was worked out. But not because I trusted this people (my lawyer, his lawyer, or him) with my livelihood. I had to trust myself and push for what I would need to survive after divorce.
Reasons why your divorce may be taking so long.
- Your lawyer, his lawyer, and the judge have a lot of cases they're working on all at the same. Most family law attorneys and judges have a stack they are working on. So as much as they want you to feel like you are a priority, you are not. You are just another case file. This is why it's so important to advocate for yourself during this time because most times your lawyer (and the judge) is just trying to clear this case file from their desk. The outcome has no effect on them! They easily move on once they've finalized that case.
- Waiting on the discovery. This is where both of you turn in as many proofs of property and/or income so that marital assets can be equally divided. If one or both parties refuses to submit all needed papers or turn in false information this could hold things up while you keep asking or have to force the issue.
- No agreement. When there is not an agreement on the final judgment of divorce (when you or he is contesting anything at all) then it takes time to go back and forth between your lawyers and you and your spouse. And this time is money; each lawyer charging for the time to talk to his lawyer and then talk to you. This is why it is best to try to come to a resolution between yourself and your husband, if at all possible so you can save yourself having to talk through your lawyers. But I know, this is not always possible, especially if you're divorcing a narcissist.
- Everyone is at the mercy of the county clerk's office and/or the judge to sign. You may have to wait for the paperwork to be submitted and processed by the court in order to get any financial support and the final divorce completed. This usually only takes a few days but garnishing wages can take many months.
Patience and firmness against the opposition is key to getting through this time, while pushing to get things accomplished.
What do I do while I wait for my divorce to be finalized.
I've been writing about divorce and coaching women since 2015. I've talked to a lot of women in the last six years and most of them want to know, "When will my divorce be finalized?" That is a question that no one but God can answer. I don't have that answer and neither does your lawyer. We can guesstimate but no one can give you a definite answer.
The effective date of your divorce will be the date that the judge signs the final judgment and enters it with the country clerk.
In the meantime, here are some things you can do while you wait.
- Make sure you have told your lawyer all the things that you'll need on the final judgment of divorce. You will want to make sure the final decree states everything that you agree with, divides the marital assists fairly, and clarifies in detail how everything is going to go once the divorce is final. If you know your ex-husband will not follow the court order unless forced, have what will happen if he doesn't clearly laid out in the paperwork, so that you don't have to take him back to court. Or if you do, he is in clear violation of the order for not following it.
- After all the discovery details have been provided, keep yourself busy. Make a list of all the things you want or need to do after the divorce is final. What things can you check off that list now? How can you start planning and preparing for your future after divorce? Can you start organizing and/or preparing to downsize (as most women do)? What do you have planned for your new beginnings after divorce? What healing books can you read (check out my resources page)?
- Find a support group or individual counselor to walk with you through this restoration journey. Begin your divorce healing while you're still married once you have all the legal aspects taken care of and you can devote more time to your healing journey. Start to journal your feelings and emotions. Spend more time in prayer while holding onto God's promises (even for divorced women). And trust you're still loved and forgive for your divorce. No need for second thoughts!
You got this, Sister! You will get through this time and everything will be finalized in its perfect time.
God's Perfect Timing
At the end of my divorce, and during all that frustration, I wondering this very same thing. But I've learned something that often share with and see happening in the lives of the ladies that I coach. Women want everything to be completed and finalized in a quick hurry so when there is a hold up, they too are frustrated. I now know that those delays needed to happen for everything to be worked out exactly how it needed to be worked out.
When we push for the outcome we want, in our own timing, things could be missed or forgotten. But when we put our faith in the Lord to work things out for our benefit, even if that means things are delayed just a little bit longer, the future is so much better. God really does want the very best for you. Trust Him during this time that you can't see everything that He is working out behind the scenes on your behalf (or for your children).
God keeps His promises… to give you a hope and a future.
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,' says the Lord, 'plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. – Jeremiah 29:11 AMP
How long have you been waiting? What are you doing to keep yourself busy and stress-free while you wait?
Divorced ladies: How long did your divorce take to be finalized? Was this pre-pandemic or after? Any advice for others while they wait?
May God bless your divorce and healing journey,


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ABB has launched its N-series general purpose motors to provide a high level of energy efficiency, reliability and safety in applications where a highly customized motor is not needed. Based on ABB's broad experience of different industries and applications, the motors use cost-effective pre-packaged designs to meet the same high quality standards as all ABB motors but with lead times that are several weeks shorter.
"With our N-series we are offering 'ABB experience off the shelf' to customers who need general purpose motors in the 50 to 8,000 kW power range," says Johan Karlsson, Strategic Sales and Marketing Manager for ABB's large motors. "Pre-engineered platforms and pre-packaged designs help to keep costs and delivery times down, and we provide online tools to fast-track the order-to-delivery process."
"Our design team applied their know-how to create standardized designs that offer high quality and are easy to source and buy. Solutions like this help our customers to lower their total cost of ownership and get the most out of their assets," Karlsson adds.
N-series motors currently include three product families: the well-proven high voltage rib cooled and modular induction motors, and a new range of slip-ring motors. Even in their basic configuration the N-series motors satisfy most common requirements in many industries. To address specific needs, qualified customers and partners can use the MachSize tool to select a number of pre-engineered option packages.
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If you want to reach your Marketing at an A level, then you have to build a strong website. But which CMS will do that? And what is a CMS?
Why does your company need a CMS?
Content Management System is a material to command, publish and produce the content of your website. If you want a living organism more than a stable website then say hello to your new CMS.
The most important thing on CMS is to create new data and new information for your website without doing anything.
But why bother?
Now, with CMS you put old marketing in the trash. Plus, you need a lot of money. Now, every company has its website. Ok. But what CMS do exactly? Most companies use it to entice new leads. Because of its user-friendly application, you can build strong relationships with your customers. But the thing is this? Which one do you choose?
HubSpot CMS vs WordPress in Web Development
Both of them function for web development. Nonetheless, they are different in pricing and performance. WordPress started in 2003. It is an open CMS, used for blogging. WordPress allows the user (both on the free and paid version) to create content and manage. Approximately 450M sites use WordPress.
HubSpot was a marketing company in 2006. It includes CRM, e-mail marketing, and analytical tools. It has also many marketing tools. It is used mostly by big sites.
Which are the differences?
- Easy to use. Both of them are easy to use.
- Easiness and speed of development. HubSpot has all the features to work and satisfy the client but WordPress needs plugins, so you need developer skills to continue.
- As said above, WordPress has many plugins so every time you need to watch out for updates. On the contrary, HubSpot has everything to work properly like firewall, VPN and SSL(Secure Socket Layer), IDS(Intrusion Detection System), DDoS(Distributed Denial of Service) 24\7 security and danger monitoring.
- WordPress does not provide support except for users. HubSpot provides professional support for business users(e-mail, chat, phone).
- WordPress has no indigenous operation, but you can reinforce it with plugins. To use it to its full potential, you have to buy the premium version. HubSpot has SEO tools, so you don't have to download other plugins.
- Analytical and data gathering. For one more time, WordPress needs plugins to work and analyze data. HubSpot has them from the very beginning.
- Additional functions. WordPress has many operations but they are hidden. You do not know what is best for you. HubSpot has many plugins such as
- Content search
- Memberships
- Multi-language websites
- Developer Sandbox
- E-mail subscription
- Customer Relationship Management system
- Content Delivery Network
- E-mail marketing
- Live chat
8.Costs. One of them is free. WordPress costs 250 dollars per month. with Hubspot, you work with professionals from the start.
When to use WordPress?
If you are at the very beginning then this is for you. As your business expands, you will need additional tools to bring prosperity.
When to use HubSpot?
HubSpot has everything you need to enhance your company. Either you are at the beginning or you have aspirations for something big, this is the number one choice.
Migrating the website from WordPress to HubSpot.
Many firms start their sites with WordPress. Though, when they grow, you have to ameliorate your tools and pass them to HubSpot. Luckily this can happen since October 2020. Firms with WordPress reach a point that nothing can be done more. Here is that HubSpot comes. Professionals are here to help you go to the stars.
HubSpot or WordPress?
WordPress for beginners and HubSpot for professionals who want to expand their websites.
That means that if you want to go next level send us a message and we will send you the best HubSpot developers. If you are in an early stage, we can recommend you WordPress too.


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Why is it 6 months day and 6 months night on the pole? We all must have heard about this question many times, but many of us may not know the answer to this question very well. Let us understand why this happens.
We all know that the Earth is round and tilted 23½° on its axis. The Earth revolves around the Sun in a fixed orbit and the Earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours. Earth is divided into continents and oceans. Also, two poles are found on the earth.
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Where is the pole located?
Two poles are found on earth. North pole in the north and south pole in the south. The north pole is called the Arctic circle and the South pole is called the Antarctic circle. The Arctic Circle is 66 ½ ° North Latitude while the Antarctic Circle is 66 ½ ° Southern Latitude.
At the North Pole, the Sun rises around 22 March. At this time the North Pole of the Earth is on the Sun's horizon, when the Earth rotates due to its axis, only the North Pole would receive the Sun's light. At this time, the South Pole is opposite to the Sun, so the sunlight cannot reach here. Therefore, there is a 6 month day at the North Pole because sunlight exists here until 6 months.
On 23 September, the South Pole comes in front of the Sun and the Sun rises here for 6 months. At this time the North Pole is completely opposite to the Sun. In this way, the South Pole gets sunlight for 6 months. In contrast, the North Pole has a night for 6 months.
There are 6 months of day and 6 months of the night on the pole and there is snow all year round, there is also a lack of basic facilities for people, so life is very difficult here, so there is a very small population here. It is colder than that because the North Pole is located in the middle of the ocean at sea level. At the North Pole, there is a 2-3 meter pearl layer of frozen ice on the sea while the thickness of the ice layer at the south pole is 1-2 meters.
The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean while the South Pole is in the Antarctic continent. Many countries have established their scientific research centers in the Antarctic continent. Antarctica has been recorded as the coldest place in the world. It is also called a snow desert.


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Limited outdoor dining will be back on the menu for most counties when the statewide two-week "freeze" period expires on Dec. 2, according to a new county-by-county system for coronavirus restrictions and safety protocols Oregon Governor Kate Brown unveiled at a press conference Wednesday.
This new framework, essentially a modified version of the governor's phased approach to reopening this summer, will loosen restrictions for at least 15 Oregon counties that aren't experiencing the kind of surge in Covid-19 seen in other regions — while leaving the strictest boundaries on 21 counties — including Clackamas.
With Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations at an all-time high in her state, Governor Brown urged Oregonians to keep their Thanksgiving gatherings small and use precautions to protect themselves and loved ones from the spread of the virus.
"Unfortunately, now more than ever is the time we must double down on our efforts to stop Covid from spreading," Governor Brown said. "Our situation is extremely dire. Our hospitals are stretched thin, and people are dying."
The state reported 8,687 new cases during the week ending Sunday, Nov. 22 — a 34% increase over the previous record-high week. Weekly hospitalizations from Covid-19 rose to 366, a 26% increase and the highest yet reported in the pandemic.
There were also 61 reported Covid-related deaths, nearly doubling the previous week's total of 31.
On Monday, following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, state health officials will look at coronavirus data by county and assign a risk level to each: extreme risk, high risk, moderate risk and lower risk.
Each level will have corresponding health and safety measures to follow. The state will reassess county risk levels weekly, but the measures will not change until a county has spent at least two weeks at a new risk level.
"The hard reality is this there is no normal while the virus rages unchecked and the touchpoints of daily life," Patrick Allen, director of the Oregon Health Authority, said Wednesday. "Going shopping, having dinner out with your friends, working out could make you sick."
Safety protocols at the "extreme risk" level mirror many of the restrictions Clackamas County saw — briefly — during the governor's "two-week pause" that actually lasted only a couple of days before the "freeze" set in.
Social and at-home gatherings with people from outside your household will be limited to a maximum of six people, with a recommended limit of two households. Restaurants and bars will be limited to a maximum of 50 people for outdoor dining only, with only six allowed per table. Take-out is strongly encouraged.
According to state epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger, "outdoor dining" does not include a fully enclosed tent, which he said would carry as high a risk of infection as dining indoors. A covered dining area would be permitted but should be open on at least three sides.
"If you need to go out, the option for limited outdoor seating is available," Dr. Sidelinger said. "But know that it doesn't come without risk. We assessed [that risk] versus the benefits to our emotional state, our mental health, and the economy."
Gyms and other indoor recreation and entertainment establishments will remain closed in "extreme risk" areas, though such activities can resume outdoors, with a maximum limit of 50 people.
Retail stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and indoor and outdoor shopping centers and malls will be limited to a maximum of 50% of capacity, with curbside pick-up encouraged.
Faith institutions, funeral homes, mortuaries, and cemeteries will be limited to a maximum of 25% of capacity or 100 people indoors (whichever is smaller), or 150 people outdoors.
Personal services businesses will be allowed to continue to operate with health and safety measures in place. Long-term care facilities can allow limited outdoor visitation, following established health and safety protocols.
In a separate release Wednesday, Clackamas County officials said they plan to comply with the new risk-driven approach to reducing the spread of Covid-19.
As of Wednesday, Nov. 25, a total of 5,574 Clackamas County residents have contracted Covid-19 this year; 77 have died from the disease. County health officials warn the recent large weekly increases in new presumed cases is alarming.
"Last week – in just one week – we hit 811 cases," after averaging only 200 per week in October, according to Clackamas County Public Health Director Philip Mason-Joyner. "We have more than tripled our number of county residents infected with Covid-19 in just a few weeks."
State health officials said that until Covid-19 vaccines are widely available, health and safety precautions will remain in place so that schools, businesses, and communities can reopen, and stay open.
OHA expects to receive a limited supply of vaccines as early as next month, which will be reserved for health care workers and the most vulnerable Oregonians.
"There is no healthy economy while Covid-19 circulates widely," said Allen, the OHA director. "A majority of Oregonians are very or somewhat worried about catching COVID-19. Even before the freeze, most Oregonians reported cutting back on public activities. A healthy community is necessary for a healthy economy."
On Wednesday, Dr. David Zonies, the associate chief medical officer for Oregon Health & Science University, said OHSU has seen Covid-19 hospitalizations rise "substantially" this month.
Dr. Zonies said he has had some intensive care patients tell him they didn't believe Covid-19 was real or didn't think it was "that bad."
"Every time, without failure, they say 'I really wish I had taken it more seriously,'" he said.
He urged Oregonians to stay home for the holidays this year, as the state and nation endures an unprecedented and worrying surge in new cases, and hospitals like OHSU are already creeping toward capacity.
"I want to ask for your sacrifice to make sure that we're able to provide the care for people that need it," Dr. Zonies said. "Please hold out just a little longer. … Please be a patriot."


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Character is destiny. To some extent, one cannot change character. I am not here to berate those who take dance seriously. For them, if a dance goes wrong, they frown. They are angry, frustrated. They are where they are not supposed to be -- and they are not happy.
But for me, some of the most side splitting moments of my life occur when a dance goes wrong.
Dont get me wrong. I love to get a dance right. I dont mean that I want a dance to go wrong -- but what I see when a dance does go wrong makes me laugh uncontrollably. I hold my sides -- I am convulsed with laughter, I am literally paralyzed, rooted to the spot as I watch the bewildered faces around me.
Exactly what is it that I see? I see people befuddled, looking utterly lost. These are people who love to dance. They are, for the most part & in most situations, good dancers, but at this moment, in this dance, they are wandering around aimlessly, or rooted to the spot like a deer caught in headlights.
This just happened in a dance -- and the foremost image in my mind is of this tall man, moving slowly, cautiously, with a bemused look on his face, bewildered. He was not angry, not unhappy, just utterly bewildered.
I also see the well meaning, funny little woman, scurrying to the place she thinks she ought to be.
I hardly ever laugh uncontrollably. No joke makes me laugh uncontrollably. Yes, I may guffaw, I may laugh -- but uncontrollable laughter, deep purging, healing laughter, happens seldom, very-very seldom in my life.
But it happened in three dances in the last hour. The dances were fiendishly difficult.
There were line inversions where bottom man & top lady must invert the line of three -- and then immediately four people change places on the diagonal, and then the middles cross while the ends change places, and then a different foursome change places on a different diagonal -- and it is always different people in different positions crossing, changing, inverting.
You can see how this is almost guaranteed to go wrong: you need to remember whether you are one of the four that this time through the dance must cross on the diagonal, or cross straight across, or, since you are at the top (or is it bottom?) of the line, it is you who must lead the inversion.
So people were heading for the middle when they should have been crossing at the ends -- or crossing at the ends when they should have Sometimes five people were doing what four people should have been doing & one person was left all alone at one end, frozen, gazing at the scrum in the middle, not knowing where he or she should be.
I was convulsed with laughter -- convulsed is the only correct word. How often, in life, are you convulsed in laughter? -- and of course, being convulsed, I was clogging up the middle, causing further confusion.
Laughter is the best medicine. Countless studies have shown that endorphins course through your system, heal all parts of your body, when you laugh hard. But how can I make myself laugh hard?
When a dance goes wrong and bewildered people are wandering around trying to do the right thing, their faces blank, or registering utter confusion -- if you take it the right way -- you laugh, you laugh hard, you hold your sides because your entire body is convulsed.
I love that -- I cant create that -- but I love it when it happens -- and in the past ten years of my life I cant think of any situation, other than a dance gone wrong, when that has happened.
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Advice For Obtaining The Healthiest Teeth And Gums Possible
Advice For Obtaining The Healthiest Teeth And Gums Possible
If you want to be the pinnacle of good oral hygiene, you must be willing to work for it. The following article offers many tips on oral care. The health of your teeth is very important for lots of aspects of your life, so do your best to take care of your mouth. Read on for some useful tips and advice.
When you brush your teeth it should take at least two minutes. This gives you enough time to get into all the crevices in your teeth. To avoid plaque, ensure you have adequate time in your daily routine for brushing your teeth.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of brushing, be sure to keep the toothbrush at the correct angle. The brush should be held at a 45 degree from the gum line. This angle allows the brush to reach up into the areas between the gum line and the teeth. Plaque tends to accumulate in these areas, and using the proper angle can help minimize this.
It is important that you go to the dentist to have your teeth cleaned every six months. Having a professional cleaning helps to get rid of tarter build up and polishes your teeth so that they look their best. It can also help to spot cavities that might be hiding where you can't see them.
If you notice that you are having some problems with your teeth, such as pain or chipping, you'll want to go to the dentist immediately. You can damage your teeth even more if you put off the dentist appointment. You should go see your dentist right away instead of waiting for your problem to get worse.
If you have anxiety about going to the dentist you are not alone. Many people fear the trip to the dentist, but there really is no reason to be nervous. All of the staff is highly trained and usually do their best to make sure you are comfortable, whether you are in for a simple cleaning or a complicated oral surgery.
Saliva plays an important part in keeping your mouth clean. If your mouth always feel dry, you need to hydrate more regularly and use antibacterial rinses to make up for the lack of saliva. If you take any medication, look up a list of side effects to find out if your medication could be causing your mouth to be dry.
Regularly scheduled visits to a dentist are imperative. Scheduling routine exams every six months will help to keep your teeth healthy, and catch problems before they can become serious. You will save money by doing this in the long term.
Using mouthwash on a daily basis is a great way to maintain a healthy mouth. Mouthwash will help pervent periodontal disease. It kills bacteria in your mouth and improves your overall mouth health. Another benefit to using mouthwash is that it will keep your breath fresh. Even if you have a beautiful smile, having bad breath will reduce your smiles' positive impact.
Healthy gums and teeth make gorgeous smiles! If you utilize the advice that was shared in this article, you can improve your oral care habits and have teeth that are healthy and strong. The effort may be frustrating right now, but you will be thankful you took such good care of your teeth later in life.


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Sophomores race and leap to D III championship
Ian McDonald, '17, and Dana Lee, '17, participated in the National Championship meet on March 14th
May 22, 2015
Two Washington and Lee athletes, Ian McDonald '17 and Dana Lee '17, earned All-America honors at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. McDonald fin- ished second in the mile, and Lee took eighth in the long jump.
"It's hard to go into a race and not want to win," McDonald said when asked about his attitude before his race.
McDonald explained that beforehand, his main goals were to make finals and to "get in position to win." He achieved this, as he had the fastest times in prelims.
When preparing for a big race, McDonald said he tries to remain relaxed and do his normal warm up.
"I just try to think of it as another race," McDonald said. "Freaking out doesn't help you run faster."
McDonald said he believes his coaches have helped him become faster and he attributes much of his success to his assistant coach, Brandon Spalding.
"I've got a fantastic coach," McDonald said. "Spalding's done a good job of building strength and tapering for the right time. Looking at how much further I've gotten since high school – most of it has been him."
When asked if he has role model, Mc- Donald quickly answered Matt Elliott, a full-time kindergarten teacher, who placed fourth in the mile at the USATF Indoor Championships.
"For him to balance both is impressive," McDonald said. "You can tell the passion he has for what he does, and that's really admirable. That's something I'd like to come as close to as possible."
Like McDonald, Dana Lee also said she had a specific goal for this year's champi- onships.
"The main thing I wanted was to not place 9th like I did last year," Lee said. "It's not about the honor, but about being with the top eight. I wanted to improve on my experiences last year and have fun."
Lee unfortunately suffered an injury ear- lier in the season, but she said she was de- termined to overcome this obstacle.
"It was a mental setback knowing that I couldn't compete in two of the earlier meets," Lee said. "I was kind of worried up until the week of Nationals. By then though, I thought 'I'm just going to go for it'."
Lee said that her strength originates from her determination and motivation to perform her very best.
"[I] definitely have the drive to do my best," Lee said. "I'm not okay with doing a mediocre performance. I want to go for the top mark and be my best at every meet."
In addition to her self-motivation, Lee said she also draws strength and support from her teammates.
"I love the team atmosphere," she said. "We already have a very strong team relationship."
Both McDonald and Lee said they are looking forward to the start of the outdoor season. Both the men's and the women's teams will travel to Bridgewater College next weekend to compete in the Jopson Invite.


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One of the more noticeable changes on campus this year is in the cafeteria.
Students now have more healthy options such as fish tacos and vegetable casseroles. There's even a "Tofu Day" on Tuesdays and kale dishes on Thursdays.
The new menu is better for students, said Jane Bass, a manager for ABL Management Group, which operates the University's cafeteria.
"I've been here a few years, and every year, it seems like we have more overweight and obese students in our institution," Ms. Bass said. "I feel as if our healthier menu, with more tofu and vegetable casseroles, will help the students have a broader choice of healthy foods to eat. I notice that a lot of our students have high blood pressure, asthma and other various deficiencies that can be prevented, or tamed, with a healthier selection of foods from us as a company."
As Dr. Damon Tweedy noted in at a lecture and discussion last month at the Prezell Robinson Library, African-Americans are more likely than other citizens to suffer from a host of medical conditions. He said this is due a variety of factors including diet and access to health care.
But the changes are getting a mixed reaction from students. Devion Newkirk, a junior, thinks the healthier menu was a great idea. "You can't just eat meat all the time, and expect to be healthy," Newkirk said. "I personally only eat fish and vegetables so I actually love the new menu."
But many share the opinion of Quante Williams. "It's disgusting," the sophomore Media and Communications major said. "We are college students, so of course our money already isn't where it needs to be, but you find a majority of students going out to eat with what little money they do have, because the café has been serving a lot of things that we just don't eat."
For now, ABL is giving students time to get used to the changes.
"All you have to do is give it a try," said Elnora Sanders, who has been with ABL for more than 10 years. "You notice a lot of students don't mess with the vegetable platters, but if they give it one chance, it might change their life, because it changed mine," she stated. Sanders said she has lost 10 pounds since the beginning of the school year from eating the healthier menu.
"At the end of the day, you have to try new stuff, because in the long run, it'll help you live longer," Bass stated.
The changes are not that drastic, Sanders said. "We still serve everything we used to sell, it's just a broader menu to choose from now," she said.
One thing ABL did not stop serving is fried chicken, but they moved the day from Thursday to Wednesday.
Williams is not a big fan of the new menu yet. "I just sit back and wait for 'Fried Chicken Wednesday," he said.
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Tampa, Florida – July 22, 2021 – Thomas Financial, one of the nation's leading providers of insurance solutions and wealth management to affluent individuals and high-growth companies, today announced the appointment of Leslie Darrigo as a Principal and equity partner in the firm.
Leslie joined Thomas Financial in 1984 and quickly assumed roles of increasing responsibility. In 1995, she became the Manager of Underwriting and Client Services. In 1999, she was elevated to the Director of Underwriting, where she utilizes relationships with carrier chief underwriters, medical staff, and reinsurance organizations to provide clients with an underwriting advocacy partnership.
In 2017, Leslie was promoted to Director of Operations, and her responsibilities increased to include Case Design, Client Service, and Administration. As Thomas Financial expanded into Wealth Management, Group Benefits, and Retirement Plans, she took on additional executive responsibilities as the Chief Operating Officer. She now oversees all facets of business operations, including the coordination between departments, the flow of business, process improvement, strategic planning, and training.
"Leslie is one of the main reasons that Thomas Financial has cultivated a reputation for legendary client service," said Thomas Financial CEO Lauren Thomas Compton. "She is a collaborative, hands-on leader, with exceptional product and estate planning knowledge. Her contribution to the firm is immeasurable."
"Thomas Financial has been my second family since I joined as a receptionist after graduation," said Leslie Darrigo. "Early on, Rick Thomas told me to smile before answering the phone, and the clients will feel we appreciate them. I guess it worked because I'm still working with many of those same clients today. Thomas Financial has always been a place where you can get out as much as you put in. I'll always be grateful for the opportunity."
At Thomas Financial, Leslie oversaw the underwriting process for over $5 billion of life insurance and facilitated the accumulation of $485 million in assets under management.
Leslie is a graduate of the University of South Florida. She earned her CLU® designation from the American College and maintains her FINRA Series 6 securities license and Florida 2-15 life and health insurance license. In addition to serving as Chief Operating Officer, Leslie is the Director of Underwriting and the firm's Compliance Officer.
A Tampa native, Leslie is married with two children and a newborn grandchild.


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I have quite a few things to talk about today, after a seemingly long hiatus from writing posts. Frankly, with Nor'easter XXIV around the corner, there's still a lot of work to do to get our game client up and running. The good news though, is that we keep making progress.
One of the biggest items that I tackled over the past couple of weeks was the port of our Canvas graphics tools from Ruby/Cairo to Javascript. As I had suspected when I wrote about Javascript frameworks and the number of source code files that were involved with some of them, the number of Javascript files has bloomed through the course of this port. The JSCanvas support has added 12, not including the test harness itself.
As one might expect, writing a wargame using HTML5/&c will be image intensive. Maps, charts, tables, markers and the units themselves all require imagery. A wargame with 1000+ counters, even small ones like 100×100 pixels, will require 1000+ network connections to download them. Will they be cached? Sure, but that initial download will be a killer.
What if the JS code could build the image graphics based on a single XML file manifest? The system could simply download (or read in a cached version of) the manifest and, boom!, 1000+ graphic images could be generated in game. Better yet, if the unit isn't being used yet, such as a late game reinforcement, it doesn't have to be generated at all until needed.
Well, I can now say that the concept works, as the test chit in the image above shows. While JSCanvas isn't fully ported, 95% of it is and that is good enough for now. In fact, Ruby/Canvas needs a bit of tuning as well, but that work can wait, too. We have a game client to build.
Catching Up to the Past
As the WebClient gains steam over the next couple of weeks, I find myself having to catch up to past milestones in the past projects. The TClient application, written in Swift as a macOS native application, had reached the point where users could login and gain an authentication token. The initial JRubyFX application had a map and stackable counters and "snap regions" where units would snap to the center of the hexes on the map. With all of the recent JS foundation work in place now, I can finally get back to the fun stuff of building the actual application.
Next on the WebClient docket over the next development sprint:
- User Experience
- User Authentication
- User Dashboard and Game Management
- Game Start, Invitation Management, Game Load
- Game Play
- Map Controls & Piece Management
- Game State Communications
Ambitious? Of course, except that these concepts have been floating around in my head since the JRubyFX prototype work from 18 months ago. And, I still have all of that sweet prototype code that I can use from past milestones. The languages may change, but the concepts don't.
Playtest Preparation
Meanwhile, Paul has been hard at work going through all of the rules, charts and updated concepts based on notes and user stories taken from our last playtest. He's using our new XML-based system and it seems to be working quite well. It has already improved our ability to do documentation reviews as the content itself is in XML, which, being a text-based markup language, allows us to use the built-in source code comparison tools that BitBucket has. We no longer need to rely on using the document application's tools and navigate our way around the document to do reviews. Any differences are already highlighted and our source code control system acts as our document management system. It's not wysiwyg-friendly, but we gain more than we lose from doing it this way.
Steel & Steam and Other Games
I know I've mentioned it before, but non-TOCS games have been pushed to the back burner. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that I don't think about them; I'm constantly writing notes down for the future. But having lots of good ideas without publishing a finished product is a tried and true way to kill a company. We have to finish something and TOCS will be that initial product. The other projects aren't dead, just dormant.
Outside the Mill
While I don't usually mention any of my non-BrickMill activities, I want to crow a bit about the release of New England Simulations' Jaws of Victory game. Not only is this a great game, but I contributed quite a bit to it. This is the 3rd published game where I have a playtest credit, but it is the first game where I also have an editing and proofing credit as well. This is the first published game where I was involved from the start to the finish and I'm very happy with how it turned out.


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At the age of thirteen Jake got his first magic lesson and since then he has been obsessed with honing his craft and performing for people wherever the venue. Before he was even twenty he had brought his magic to thousands of people all across the country. You may have seen him onstage at The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas or even on NBC television alongside America's Got Talent finalist Jon Dorenbos. His wholesome style of magic is a delight for families who need a fun addition to their party or just a relaxing night out.
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TIA, The word pagan meaning a rustic was Roman army slang for a civilian. To call a Buddhist a pagan means that you are calling him or her a rustic and, what is more important, a person who does not engage in warfare. In fact you are paying all Buddhists a compliment by calling them pagans! T.D.
Dear TIA, Your site, with other Traditional sites, are always both inspirations and aggravations to me. Inspirations in the accounts of the glories of the Catholic past (and future) in the lives and teaching of the Saints and of its society and culture. Aggravations in the telling of the shenanigans, both in word and deed, of the Novus Ordo (a term I prefer because the soul and substance, indeed, the purpose and existence, of the Church, or "church" is determined and expressed in the Mass). For that reason, I always try to prepare to pray the Rosary by reading TIA and other such sites. Today, in reading the meditation on the life of St. Louis, I followed the link to the article on "The Symbol of the Sword in Today's Defense of the Church", which prompted a very brief observation and a question, both of which I would like to share with you for your correction and comments. First, the observation: In the illustration of The Father shown in the article on the sword, He is pictured, as traditionally, as an old man with white hair and beard. Modernists, those "promoters" of tolerance and understanding, often (always?) ridicule this image as childish anthropomorphism, and use it to justify their accusations that God is just a human construct and not a Self-Revealed Entity. However, if they were honest scholars, they would - for the sake of tolerance and understanding - spend the time and effort to learn the most basic principles of Christian iconography, both Eastern and Western. Then they would know that the white hair and beard are not intended to be literal depictions of Him, but rather, to express His infinite Wisdom and role as The Father. (It would not surprise me to find out that many of them do know this, but ignore it because it does not fit their strategy and purpose.) Now, the question: Has anyone connected with TIA studied the symbolism of regalia, particularly that connected with coronations, and its relationship to Catholic Faith and Culture? I suspect such a study would be of most enlightening and enjoyable. Would it be possible for TIA to post such studies in the future? As always, my prayers and kindest thoughts go with you. Novus Ordo delenda esto [the new Mass must be destroyed], J.M. TIA responds: Dear Mr. J.M., Thank you for your high consideration and deep support. They are a much appreciated reward for the work we do. We are taking your interesting suggestion into account, and will be looking for a study on the regalia used in the coronation of sovereigns. When we will find a complete explanation on the topic, we will inform our readers. Above, the Emperor, a crown closed by an arch, meets the King of France, an open crown. Below first row, the crown, orb and scepter of the Holy Roman German Empire. Second row, the hand of justice and the scepter of the Kings of France Without any pretension of being an exhaustive answer, here are some elementary points of symbolism that may help your research. The crown and the scepter represent the royal or imperial power. They symbolize the sovereign power in the temporal sphere, that is to say, the legitimate King - after his coronation - becomes the highest authority in the civil order of his country. When the crown is open on the top, as is the crown of a King, it represents that his sovereign power still has the temporal authority of the Emperor over him. When the crown is closed, as that of the Emperor, it symbolizes that no temporal authority exists above his. The orb or globe symbolizes that the body over which the sovereign exerts his power is an ensemble closed upon itself. It is a perfect society, that is, it is a self-sufficient society having in itself all the necessary means to attain its proper end. Since this end should be directed to the glory of God, normally atop the orb there is a richly elaborated Cross. The hand of justice symbolizes sovereign's power to make laws and exercise justice. It translates practically as the right to rule, enforce the law, judge and apply sentences. The sword symbolizes the right and duty to defend the kingdom against its external and internal enemies, as well as to defend the Catholic Faith against heresies. The ceremony of coronation is conducted by the Catholic Church so that the sovereign may realize that all power comes from God; and even though the temporal sphere of a kingdom is a perfect society, it must rely on another perfect society, which is the Church. The latter should inspire and orient the former in all things that concern the eternal salvation of souls and the glory and exaltation of the Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. These are some elementary points we pass on to you until we find more scholarly information. Cordially, TIA correspondence desk
Dear TIA, I found the comments of Dr. Marian Horvat on the "The Nature of True Friendship" very edifying. It was a very clear exposition on the subject and I look forward to her further thoughts on this subject. In my own schooldays and in Catholic schools and institutions up to the 1960s, "particular friendships" were discouraged and indeed forbidden. As Children of Mary we were warned that such friendships might cause cliques to be formed and in any case, we must preserve as much of our hearts as possible for love of God. To assist us, our places in class were changed occasionally throughout the term, and even in the dormitory we were relocated to different beds a couple of times each year. In the Industrial School [where I worked] there was very close supervision to ensure cliques or factions were not formed and on a number of occasions, girls who were deemed to be "close" were separated by being sent to different institutions. In retrospect I imagine the nuns, in their wisdom, were only too aware of the potential danger of close relationships to the morals of girls of teenage years. Generally in those days, there was a discreet and modest distance kept even between "friends." I believe there is far too much familiarity today among young people who seem to hug and embrace at even the hint of "friendship." This has I believe, much to do with the "democratization of manners" which is not a good thing. Yours faithfully C.M.


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Whenever I try and download and install an app, it will say "waiting" and then say "installing" the waiting part is Fine but when it gets to the installing part it's like my iPad freezes and it won't work ( the app) and so I end up having to turn off my iPad and turning it back on or else the app would be stuck there. Is my iPad broken ? Does and anyone else have thus problem ? Does anyone know how to fix it?


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Fitting Process
One of the distinct advantages in shopping at many running specialty stores is the ability to have a shoe fit to your specific needs. At Run Hub Northwest we believe this is a critical part of the service we provide for customers. We begin each shoe fitting by taking a 3D foot scan of the customer. We view this foot scan with the customer and interpret how the foot data might help us choose the right shoe. We then have them walk or run on our treadmill while recording their gait. Together with the customer we look at the video recording and analyze their gait, explaining to them what type of shoe may work best for them. There are no fees for these services and you do not need to sign up for them ahead of time.
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Run Hub uses an Aetrex Albert scanner in our shop to take a 3D foot scan of each customer. With 18 digital cameras and 960 infrared LEDs, Albert provides a complete and interactive look at an individual's feet. This quick scan provides us detailed data on the shape and size of the customer's feet, including length, width, arch height and instep height. The scan also provides us with a 3-dimensional model and a pressure map of each foot. We use this to capture the unique dimensions of each customer's feet and to help us better choose the right shoe for that person. This is a free service.
The scanner also allows us to order 3D printed custom insoles for customers if they choose.
The Gait Analysis
We have collaborated with the Bowerman Sports Science Center and Tensegrity Physical Therapy to design a process to analyze the gait and foot strike of each customer. We ask customers to walk or run on a treadmill while recording the motion with 120 fps slow motion video. We may do this several times with various shoes or even barefoot. In the process we allow the customer to view their gait and foot strike while we explain what we see and then properly fit the customer in the correct type of shoe. While this is not a fool-proof process, it does improve the chance of finding a shoe that works really well for each customer. There is no fee for this service.


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Piet Hein Eek launched the army bean bag chair during Dutch Design Week in 2015. He purchases the army tent fabric at auctions, where the American army retreating from Europe offered its material. The beanbags made from very solid American army fabric have now been sent all over the world. Suitable for outdoor or indoor use. Please note that each Bag Chair is unique due recycled nature of the fabric.
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Be Calm
Be Calm
BeCalm is a project of the Timeless Textiles' Wednesday Makers group – a community- minded group of committed stitchers and fibre artists.
Over 12mths in 2017-2018 the group has designed and stitched weighted blankets and large toys for the children who attend 'First Chance' pre-school. The First Chance Early Childhood Intervention program supports children, aged 0-9 years old living with a disability (including developmental delay or those at risk of developmental delay), and also offers support to their families.
The Wednesday Makers Group have created colourful weighted toys and blankets because of the beneficial effects of these for children with autism and sensory issues. Parents and teachers have observed the calming effects of weighted blankets and toys. Research programs have shown the benefit of the science behind these weighted items – Deep Touch Pressure (DTP). This is the term for the feeling of gentle, distributed weight on the body. While such items are available commercially, the Wednesday group have designed forty weighted items with First Chance pre-schoolers in mind.
On Wednesday 28 March 2018 10.30am at Timeless Textiles, Rhonda Porter, co-ordinator of BeCalm and the Wednesday Makers Group officially donated the weighted blankets and toys to the director of First Chance, Darleen Taylor.
BeCalm has been supported by Making Your Place Program, Newcastle City Council.


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Leading with purpose
If led in a meaningful way, our research shows that employees report 24% lower levels of severe stress, 19% higher levels of innovation and 12% higher productivity
Your direct leader is the primary source of meaning – and of why you might quit.
Since the dawn of Human Resource Management, we have tried to quantify great leadership primarily as we have tried to quantify financial KPIs; as output, results and commercial achievements.
While this management theory has inarguably been exemplary in making leaders deliver on short-term output, it has proven an unsustainable way of leading humans to a greater sense of meaning while doing so. If led in a meaningful way, our research shows that employees report 24% lower levels of severe stress, 19% higher levels of innovation and 12% higher productivity.
As an alternative for making high performance compatible with sensible leadership, we have created a tool with and for leaders to assess how each single leader carry her- or himself and behaves in regard to meaningfulness and the company-specific virtues.
Because what gets measured, gets done. And we can see in our data, that virtuous leadership is not in opposition to delivering results. In fact, it is the best leading indicator of above-average performance – on morality as well as on financial KPIs.
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text: Already showcased in the women's edition, we now bring you official images of the men's version of the Nike Dunk High "Panda." Opting for a clean and simple appearance, this Nike Dunk High features a full smooth leather construction on the upper with White serving as the base hue and Black placed all on the overlays. More Black is then placed on the Swooshes, the Nike branding on the tongues, and the rubber outsoles. For a subtle pop of color we see Total Orange hit the Nike branding on the insoles. Current reports have the Nike Dunk High "Panda" releasing online and at select retailers on January 27th for $115.- via KicksonFire.com


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Back to School: Getting Life Safety Systems Ready
by Stephen Cieslukowski, President | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog Posts, News | 0 comments
Going back to school looks more normal this year as we start to put COVID behind us. After months of online or hybrid learning, most schools are gearing up for all in-person classes. Teachers are preparing lesson plans, facilities teams are on-site, parents and kids are shopping for school supplies, and after-school activities and sporting events are ramping up.
Not to be overlooked in back-to-school preparations are the life safety, fire and security systems that have been closed off or dormant for over a year. Getting systems up to code is required. Now's the time to have them inspected, repaired as needed, and certified before students, faculty and staff fill the hallways and classrooms.
Systems Checklist
After such a long stretch of downtime, there's a lot to inspect, repair and certify in your life safety, fire and security systems. I put together a list to guide you through the process.
Emergency Safety Plans
- Is your plan up to date?
- Do you have the right people responsible during all shifts and are they trained?
- Are there additional areas of consideration to add to your safety plan to best protect all people and buildings?
Staff Training
- Is your current staff fully trained to handle an emergency?
- Do they know how to effectively use fire extinguishers?
- What training is needed for new hires?
Hand Sanitation Stations
It's likely the stations will remain a must-have wall fixture for the foreseeable future. They should be conveniently placed throughout school buildings with instructions posted for student and staff use. Brothers Fire & Security is partnering with Everest Microbial Defense to offer 24 Hour Defense™ Hand Purifier. One application safely kills 99.99% of germs on hands and prevents re-contamination for up to 24 hours.
Security Cameras
Test your cameras and equipment to make sure they are:
- In good working order.
- Covering the right areas.
- Connected to monitoring service with the coverage needed, including parking lots, hallways, entrances, administration offices, gymnasiums and outdoor areas.
Access Control Panels
- Only current staff should have access.
- Check hours and days of operation, including school holidays.
Fire Extinguishers
Inspections, maintenance or replacement should be completed as needed and extinguishers tagged.
Kitchen Hoods
It's been a long time since lunchrooms were open. Have hoods been cleaned, inspected and certified?
Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems
Are they due for inspections or maintenance?
Data Cabling
Evaluate your IT system to make sure you're getting the best out of your cabling.
Emergency Lights (eLights)
Take a walk through all the buildings to see what lighting needs to be inspected, tested, repaired as needed, and certified.
Life Safety Made Simple
The Do It Yourself (DIY) trend is rapidly growing, including in schools. To assist our clients, we are creating online courses on our Life Safety Made Simple platform to address the DIY trend. We provide industry best practices and train employees with certification for life safety systems. Courses meet OSHA compliance requirements for staff without travel, can lower training costs, and increase successful compliance ratios.
I encourage you to consider adding these courses to your employee training and teacher in-service schedules. After all, we're never too old to learn, right?
- How to Effectively Use Fire Extinguishers
- How to Build An Effective Safety Plan
- Know Your Life Safety Equipment
- Emergency Lights: Inspections & Certification
As you head back to the classroom this fall, Brothers Fire & Security can help with all your fire and security systems' inspections, maintenance and certifications. Our mission is all about Life Safety Made Simple and we're here when you need us. Call us at 800-607-2767.
About Brothers Fire & Security
As one of the premier providers of fire and security solutions in the Upper Midwest, Brothers Fire & Security strives to build long-term, value-added relationships. We work with business owners and property management companies, as well as all types of public institutions to solve fire and security needs. By taking advantage of our integrated bundled services, many of our clients find that they can save 25-30% on their safety services, annual inspections and more. From a single location to franchises throughout the region and the country, our integrated approach saves our clients valuable time, money, and stress. We provide fire protection systems, security systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, 24-7 monitoring, fire extinguishers, card access and kitchen hoods. We also provide our Online Academy: Life Safety — Made Simple with eLearning courses designed to help you get and keep your staff trained and your business fire and security code compliant.
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Think of ayurvedic massage and it brings the vision of aromatic ambiance and soothing aromatic oils. Right? If you are a massage lover and are looking for a step-up from Swedish massages you might not only find an ayurvedic massage more pleasing to the senses, but you will be awed by its benefits. The massage soothes muscles and has a deep impact on the body and mind. It works by channelizing your emotions and energies. So, if you are feeling bogged down by modern day stress scenarios and need a getaway into mental serenity, here is your thing.
What is Ayurvedic Massage?
Ayurvedic massage targets the Chakras and energy points of the body, and transforms the energies to more positive and relaxed ones. Though muscles aren't rubbed a lot like in other massages. Ayurvedic massage works wonders by locating and targeting specific points on the body. Even metal tools and tuning forks are used for best results.
An Ayurvedic massage uses essential oils to enhance the relaxing experience. A few examples are geranium rose, ylang yLang, cedarwood, sandalwood, rose, sweet orange, and lavender. So, dive deeper in the well of relaxation and know the different kinds of Ayurvedic massages. It will help you pick the most blissful one for you.
Types of Ayurvedic Massage
Warm oil is forced down from 'Kindi' which is a kind of special vessel positioned just a few inches above the body. This has a soothing effect and treats those with conditions like the stiffness of the body, paralysis monoplegia, fractures, paraplegia, paralysis, and hemiplegia.
This one heightens the relaxing process. It is a combination of medicated oil and pressure massage. This treatment is done using small cotton blouses which contain special rice called Njavara. Soaked in cow's milk and herbal paste, it fosters the beauty of the skin and revitalizes the spirit.
Shirodhara using a 'dhara' or stream of medicated and fortified oil makes a massage worth relishing. Shirodhara uses a continuously flowing stream. It does away with any mental fatigue and is known to amplify or increase the clarity of thought. It also increases the focus of the mind. If you are experiencing a headache, this one is for you.
Abhigyanam is targeted towards any specific medical condition of the patient. An appropriate and specific medicated oil set at the right temperature is applied at the specific points using the right pressure. This releases pains and toxins and stimulates energies. This gift of Ayurveda is a boon for patients suffering from illnesses. To know about the History of the mighty contributor, you may like it here: History of Ayurveda: Evolution, Resurgence, and Rise to Fame.
Udvartana as a treatment is used to raise the energy of the body by enhancing blood circulation and releasing the toxins from the body. Using a herbal paste or powders, it cures people with conditions of excess weight and obesity and heals Kapha dosha. The message is done in the direction opposite to the growth of hair letting the body breakdown the adipose tissue.
Garshana massage is a peculiar massage where no powder or oil is used. Instead, the body is simulated with the help of raw silk gloves smoothed with a lubricant with right and targeted movements. Such a treatment serves to release toxins while detoxifying and stimulating the lymphatic system.
The Final Words
It is important for our body to experience the right energies and get rid of any stress. Ayurvedic massage is a highly effective way of pampering yourself and taking a step towards a healthier life. Other than massage, one should also try introducing Ayurvedic herbs to their daily routine as a preventive measure to stay away from health conditions. Here's an article to give An Insight Into Miraculous Ayurvedic Plants.


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Furry Adult Squirrel Costume
- Bodysuit w/ Attached Mitts
- Headpiece
- Pair of Foot Covers
- Nut Accessory
Small Moments,
Monster Memories
Follow us @funcostumes and tag us with #yesfuncostumes to be featured here.
Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
Medium | Chest | 44" | 112cm |
Medium | Sleeve Length | 25" | 64cm |
Medium | Torso | 36" | 91cm |
Medium | Jumpsuit Length | 60" | 152cm |
Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
Large | Chest | 48" | 122cm |
Large | Sleeve Length | 25" | 64cm |
Large | Torso | 37" | 94cm |
Large | Jumpsuit Length | 62" | 157cm |
Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
X-Large | Chest | 52" | 132cm |
X-Large | Sleeve Length | 25" | 64cm |
X-Large | Torso | 38" | 97cm |
X-Large | Jumpsuit Length | 62" | 157cm |
- 100% polyester faux fur
- Mittens attached to the sleeves at wrists; can fold back to allow use of hands
- White tail attached at back
- Headpiece has ears on top, Hook and Loop fastener under chin
- Brown polyfoam acorn can be stuffed w/ tissue to hold shape
- Gray fur jumpsuit has back zipper, white belly
- Foot covers have stretch knit ankle band and enclosed foot bed
If you've ever taken a casual stroll through the park, you've probably noticed the chittering and scampering of cute little squirrels everywhere you roam. But, have you ever stopped and wondered what these fluffy-tailed rodents are actually up to? Are they preparing for the winter by stocking up on acorns or are they just spazzing out for the fun of it? Dressing up in our exclusive Squirrel Costume is the perfect way to learn about the secret lives of squirrels, while also looking pretty darn adorable!
People assume squirrels fling themselves from trees and dart out in front of cars, because their brains are literally the size of acorns but we don't buy it. These spastic little critters must have more on their schedule than just eating dinner and gathering more food to eat later on. Don't they play games, or gossip about other squirrels?
Maybe that's why they are always chasing each other around trees, like it's a big game of tag. And surely they must tease and play pranks on the neighborhood pets, otherwise why else would dogs and cats get so worked up and chase after them? These are all squirrel-speculations we WILL get to the bottom of!
A Made by Us deisgn, the faux-fur covered jumpsuit features an attached poofy tail and mitts, and a full-length zipper, which fully seals the costume. Cute ears on the matching hood and a fluffy tail attached to the back finishes this squirrelly look. If you're able to resist the urge to dart into a bush, many people will come up to you and compliment you on your costume.
When you're wearing our mischievously cuddly costume, what silly antics will you get into? There's no telling, but you're certainly in for a nutty time! Team up with a whole squirrel group!
We believe that costumes have the power to create some of life's best moments. That's why we started Made by Us. This diverse selection of costumes and accessories are all artfully designed and expertly crafted by our talented team of artists, designers, and developers.
Each project begins with a passion for true quality–embroidered patches, faux fur cut with care, and hand-selected fabrics that are as durable as they are comfortable. Those are just a few examples of how much craft and creativity we put into each and every product. Just for you.
No matter how much time it takes, our goal has always remained the same–to create products that inspire your life's best moments–the big, the small, the funny, the spooky, and the sweet. The moments we all cherish. That's Made by Us.
- Not as AdvertisedBy Anonymous | October 22, 2016
I purchased this costume based on the picture and description advertised on this website. I'm literally writing this review on the day that I was going to wear the costume. I purchased it about a week ago and requested express shipping to get it by Friday (today is Saturday). I received the costume on time BUT a couple things were off. The foot covers are missing but that was my fault for overlooking that issue in the product description. FOOT COVERS ARE NOT INCLUDED! They could have edited the picture to reflect that but then again, if you're able to read, you would know that the costume does not come with the foot covers. I was willing to work with what I had. The thing that made this costume stand out for me was the puffy tail. In the picture, it shows it's elevated on it's own and it is advertised as such: "White stuffed tail held up by clear cord from zipper pull". I figured that it was upright with the help of a wire inside of it. It is not. It is basically attached to the top back of the costume by a very thin gray thread, not a clear cord. It looks very cheap. The tail is hollow so it's flat. It looks more like a beaver's tail than a puffy squirrel tail. The acorn accessory is advertised as being stuffed by tissue to hold it's form. It is not. It is FLAT as well. The costume is not advertised accurately in both description and in the picture. I will no longer purchase from this website as I do not trust the products that they carry. This was my first and will be my last time. There's nothing better than to go to an actual store to see, feel and try-on a costume. You avoid the hassle of returns, 18% stocking fee and track shipping. I pretty much threw away about $30 down the drain with the fees associated with returning this item plus the express shipping I paid to get this on time. I now have to improvise and make something up to wear for my Halloween party tonight. The costume is very cute in the picture but it is nothing like that once you receive it. Even with the product description, the costume is off.Was this review helpful to you?Monster Responds...I'm so sorry to hear that you weren't happy with the costume! I would urge you to reach out to Customer Service who can help get you a free return label for the item, and they can work with you regarding the re-stocking fees as well. Hopefully we hear from you soon! - A super fun costume!By Current Customer | November 4, 2023
Height 5'10" | Weight 180 | Size LargeThis is a super fun costume! I was expecting a large to be a little baggy on me, but with pants and t-shirt underneath it was comfortably snug. The only thing to plan for is the tail has hardly any stuffing in it, and I mean virtually none. The tail will not look like it does in the photo right out of our package, I cut a little hole in one of the seams and stuffed the tail with balled up newspaper then sewed it back up and the tail fluffed up great.Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.Was this review helpful to you? - Two StarsBy Anonymous | November 1, 2021
Was this review helpful to you? - Five StarsBy AW | October 21, 2019
Was this review helpful to you? - Great CostumeBy Anonymous | November 1, 2016
Before I purchased this costume I read every single review. I expected the tail to be flat, acorn to be flat, no shoe covers, tail not to stay up by zipper.... almost all these things were true but I was prepared. I was surprised that I DID receive shoe covers and they worked out great. They were the same material as costume and covered shoes well (I am a size 7 in Womens shoes). The tail was not very full but I had purchased some fake snow (looks like pillow fluff) and stuff tail then sewed back together. I also stuffed the acorn which was similar to a pop up hollow cloth acorn - did not need to sew it as it was held together by velcro. Both looked great afterwards. And for the tail - I cut the fishing line that was attached to zipper and just sewed the tail to the back of the costume. Pretty easy if you are handy - probably took me a total of 10-15 minutes. Overall - costume was great quality, super soft and really will fit many different sizes. It fit my husband 6'1, 230lb and it also fit me 5'4, 175lb. Would buy again!Was this review helpful to you?


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Some Will Never Know Zine recently sat down with NEW MORALITY to talk about their new album.
It was a pain in the ass to get it out. Since the last record the core of the band all moved to different cities and during the past years everybody was caught up finishing college or just had other stuff going on. For every tour we did we always had at least one fill in, so the little time we had to rehearse was spent on learning someone else the songs. That being said, it's our best stuff so far. We would not have done another record if we wouldn't have the idea this record would be better than our earlier work. And there is even some inspiration left to write some more, so we're gonna try to record a new EP later this year.
Go here to read the full interview.


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President Barack Obama has invited Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy to sit in First Lady Michelle Obama's box during the State of the Union address Tuesday evening.
According to the White House, those invited to sit in the First Lady's box "represent the progress we have made since the President first delivered this speech seven years ago – from the brink of a second Great Depression and two costly wars to an economy that is growing and renewed American leadership abroad."
"The guests personify President Obama's time in office and most importantly, they represent who we are as Americans: inclusive and compassionate, innovative and courageous," the announcement from the White House said.
Last fall, according to the Quinnipiac University survey, Malloy's approval rating had plummeted to 32%, the "lowest score for any governor in the nine states surveyed" in 2015.
With the state's Democrat-led legislature and fully Democrat congressional delegation, the Hartford Courant – which had endorsed Malloy in his re-election bid in 2014 – referred to Connecticut as "an incubator for progressive policies."
The White House, in fact, touts Malloy's pursuit of "many of the progressive priorities that the President laid out to make America stronger."
The announcement of Malloy's invitation to Obama's final State of the Union address continues:
From his criminal justice reforms, including a "Second Chance Society" initiative that emphasizes successfully reintegrating individuals with nonviolent offenses into society, to common-sense gun safety laws following the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, Gov. Malloy has balanced important social reforms with strong economic priorities: Connecticut led America as the first state in the country to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 and pass legislation guaranteeing paid sick leave. Gov. Malloy also oversaw the successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act, driving down the state's uninsured rate to historic lows and delivered the best job growth since the 1990s…
Despite advancing liberal social justice policies – such as Medicaid expansion for Obamacare, one of the nation's strictest gun control laws, transgender bathrooms, and driver's licenses for illegal immigrants – the Quinnipiac poll showed what the Hartford Courant referred to in October as "a stunning rebuke" of Malloy by Democrats, Republicans, and independents for raising taxes and mismanaging the state's budget.
"Gov. Dannel Malloy's job approval rating has plummeted to 32 percent, close to the historic 24 percent low hit by disgraced former Gov. John Rowland in January 2004, and Gov. Malloy is not in the middle of a corruption scandal," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D. "Malloy is getting hammered on the critical pocketbook issues, taxes, the budget and the economy and jobs."
"Only 36 percent of voters are satisfied with the way things are going in the state, one of the lowest scores since Quinnipiac University started asking this question in 1997," he added.
The poll shows Connecticut voters sharply disapprove of Malloy, 58-32 percent, with 4-1 negative scores for his management of taxes and the state's finances.
Only 58% of Democrats in the state approve of Malloy, while 86% of Republicans and 61% of independents disapprove. Men disapprove of the Governor at 62% and women at 55%.
A full 75% of Connecticut voters give Malloy a "not so good" or "poor" rating on the state's economy, with only 5% of voters finding Malloy's policies have helped them.
A Gallup poll in 2014 found Connecticut had dropped to dead last place in the nation in job creation, as workers reported the worst climate for hiring. CNBC also ranked the state among the five worst states for business in 2014.
In an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, Bloomberg News found that Connecticut is one of the states people are fleeing the most.
The downward poll numbers and trends for Connecticut under Malloy, however, are mirroring those for Obama.
As Breitbart News reported last week, a new poll from FoxNews finds Obama preparing to leave office with every poll finding his approval rating underwater.
Breitbart News reports:
In this latest Fox poll, 61 percent of voters say they are unhappy with the direction of the country. Only 38 percent say they are largely satisfied. This is consistent with most other recent polls. A CNN/ORC poll last week found that 75 percent of Americans were "dissatisfied" with the governing of the country, with 69 percent at least "somewhat angry" about the situation.
Only 23 percent of Americans describe the economy as "good" or "excellent" in the Fox poll. More than three-out-of-four Americans, 76 percent, describe the economy as "fair" or "poor." Just 27 percent say America is strong and confident today.
"This isn't simply the weariness of voters with a President entering his eighth and final year, but a growing sense that he has failed on every major issue and leaves office with America weaker than when he arrived," the report states.


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Mustapha Usman, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member who was declared winner of the House of Representatives 2019 election for Yola South/Yola North/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State has just been sacked by the Supreme Court.
The court judgement delivered by upheld an appeal court judgement.
The Supreme Court held that it was found that Usman forged his credentials, he also did not participate in the National Youth Service Corps scheme.
In a another development, the Supreme Court has dismissed an appealed filed by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Samuel Nnaemeke Anyanwu against the emergence of Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha as the party's candidate for the last governorship election.
A five-man panel of the court, in a unanimous judgment on Tuesday morning, upheld the earlier concurrent judgments of the trial court and the Court of Appeal, Owerri in favour of Ihedioha on the grounds that Anyannwu did not prove his case.
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Researchers now have access to a device that enables reliable, leak-free custom development of protein gels for electrophoresis.
Developed for simplicity and with an intuitive design, Thermo Fisher Scientific's SureCast Gel Handcast System is designed to help save time, money and samples.
While precast gels for the separation of proteins are popular among researchers, hand casting polyacrylamide gels continues to be the favoured method used by labs around the world.
But leakage and the loss of precious samples can be recurring issues.
The SureCast Gel Handcast System features ultra-durable glass plates, which are more than three-times thicker and up to 20-times more durable than many other plates on the market, Thermo Fisher Scientific claims.
A single-motion, load-and-lock system also creates a securely-sealed assembly for confident protein gel casting.
"Through our continued commitment to innovation, we are bringing to our customers this latest addition to our high-quality protein electrophoresis product portfolio," said Joydeep Goswami, vice president and general manager of protein and cell analysis for Thermo Fisher.
"For those who prefer to pour their own gels, the SureCast System provides a rapid, reliable and hassle-free way that no other comparable product in the market currently allows."