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After the detection of 40 asbestos-containing cargo consignments in the past months, unions have threatened boycotts and industrial action.
Dave Noonan, national secretary of Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) said that if importers will not abide by the asbestos ban, "we'll have no choice but to consider banning certain building products from certain countries on health and safety grounds until the minister is willing to take decisive action."
He continues, "If the government put as much effort into stopping asbestos at our borders as they do into stopping refugees, Australian workers would not be put at risk from this deadly substance."
Just recently, the Australian Border Force admitted thrice as high asbestos-positive cargo consignments in the recent 10 months compared to last financial year. ABF officials said that the increase in asbestos-positive cargo is due to intense effort of the authorities in detecting the hazardous material.
Another issue brought out is the failure of the border force to prosecute the Chinese company, Yuan which is the culprit in the asbestos scandal last year. The company admitted importing shipments that are contaminated with asbestos.
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On Friday, July 10, 2015, the New York Times broke the story on the Hoffman report on psychologists' complicity in torture. The Hoffman investigation was commissioned by the American Psychological Association (APA) regarding allegations the APA colluded with the U.S. government to allow psychologists to aid in the torture of military detainees.
Allegations had been raised back in October, 2014 by NYT reporter James Risen, who claimed the APA manipulated their ethics code in order to curry favor with the Department of Defense. At the time, the APA released a press release strongly denying any wrongdoing and, essentially, calling Risen a hack.
The Hoffman report substantiates Risen's claims however, detailing widespread problems within the APA related to ethics, transparency, sincerity and politics put before integrity.
In a press release following the Hoffman report, the APA seems keen to pass the blame to "a small group of APA representatives" whose actions were "previously unknown."
But, from the report, the collusion, to varying degrees appears to include many APA representatives, including in the ethics office, science directorate and among the executive offices. With such widespread involvement, how were such issues "previously unknown?"
Business As Usual?
It would be a mistake to conclude that a small group of rogues was at the center of these problems or that the torture collusion, as dramatic and horrific as it is, was a "one-off" for the APA. Rather, I argue that this tragic circumstance is just an extreme example of political business as usual for the APA for decades, particularly on matters of science policy.
As far back as 1996, O'Donohue and Dyslin pointed out that scientific policy statements by the APA often sacrificed objectivity and accuracy for political sound bites that appeared geared toward increasing the prestige and influence of the APA.
Why are we surprised that such a political culture led us to this?
Not much has changed since O'Donohue and Dyslin's critiques. Certainly in my own research area of media and video game violence, APA policy statements have been nonsensical rubbish, deceptively communicating to the scholarly community and general public a research field that simply doesn't exist in the way described.
Media research has always been messy and conflicted, but such conflicted outcomes don't give society clear answers and without clear answer,s there's no prestige and influence to be had for the APA and its members.
Policy statements by the APA in this realm have historically been derived by selecting only scholars arguing for causation to review their own work and declare it beyond further debate, a clear conflict of interest. Skeptical scholars have never once been involved in any APA process.
Unfortunately, with the APA's current task force on video game violence, the APA haven't learned their lesson or perhaps they learned the wrong lesson. Despite entreaties to comprise a task force of scholars with no prior investment in the issue, the current APA task force includes a majority of individuals who have taken public anti-game or anti-media stances in the past.
One is researcher who has attempted to link games to violence, two others signed an amicus brief supporting the regulation of violent games, one other signed a different statement following the Sandy Hook shooting linking media to violence and a fifth (out of seven members) has worked with the types of laboratory aggression measures often under criticism in video game research.
`Stacking' the Task Force
It seems clear that the APA wished to "stack" this task force with individuals whose votes were clear a priori, while being able to argue they avoided video game researchers (aside from one, incomprehensibly).
The formation of this task force was also non-transparent. This led 238 scholars to writing an open letter to the APA asking them to simply retire all their policy statements related to media effects and adopt a neutral stance.
Despite this letter being forwarded to the task force, Science Directorate and APA leadership back in 2013, the task force has made no effort to engage with this large body of scholars and learn of their concerns in the two years hence.
Further, multiple surveys now indicate that only a minority of scholars endorse the view that media violence contributes to societal violence (Bushman, Gollwitzer & Cruz, 2015; Ferguson, in press; Ferguson & Colwell, 2015; van Looy et al., 2013).
But the task force has made no attempt to understand this widespread skepticism of media effects from within the field itself.
The dubious development of this task force, appearing to "stack" the issue toward an outcome advantageous to the APA has echoes of the torture ethics issue as detailed by the Hoffman report.
During 2013 meetings held at the Institutes of Medicine in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, I witnessed firsthand how hungry the APA was to capitalize on the tragic violence (in fairness, they certainly weren't the only ones).
But it's difficult argue for relevance when a field is messy, conflicted, and increasingly undergoing a replication crisis. But given the lack of transparency in its development and progress, failure to connect with a large body of scholars and perceived biases, the current video game task force should be disbanded and the APA's policy statements on both video games and media more generally retired.
These issues on APA policy aren't remotely limited to media effects, but likely touch a wide range of the APA's policy actions in which cynical politics were masked in the language of science and human advocacy.
Opportunity for Reform
Corrupt practices on science policy as well as ethics have been the norm for the APA for too long. The Hoffman report provides a rare opportunity for true and radical reform of APA leadership and policy. Without a thorough approach, any hope for restoring the credibility of our field will be lost for years to come.
The Hoffman Report: The Investigation into the American Psychological Association (APA)


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Cheeky Pieces for the Lighthearted Fan
Often times we get caught up in the artistry of tattoos that we forget that, above all, tattoos are supposed to be fun! London based artist Dani Queipo's work is the absolute embodiment of this philosophy. With bright, bold colors and oftentimes quirky subject matter, Queipo's work is a traditional breath of fresh air.
With subjects including everything from teabags, to mythological creatures and even the twins from the Shining, Queipo's work is refreshingly lighthearted in an industry that often times forgets not to take everything so seriously. Whether it be a portrait of a crazy cat lady, or Steve Zissou, Queipo's bold color and jovial style is an absolute delight.
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Persons conducting animal experiments must provide regular reports about the number of laboratory animals used along with information about the experiments conducted.
Article 20a of the Animal Welfare Act (AniWA) requires the FSVO to publish information about the animal experiments completed. The researchers report the title, field of work, purpose of the experiment, number of animals used per species and severity of the constraint suffered by the animals involved. This information is published quarterly by the FSVO.
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Creating a Life to Love: Turning Evil Around
Events in Boston last week still seem surreal. They remind us that we live in the presence of EVIL all the time. So, what to do, to turn this around?
Literally……EVIL spelled backwards is LIVE.
What a reminder. That's exactly what we need to do. LIVE like we mean it. LIVE like never before.
If there is something you are waiting to say to someone….Say it NOW.
If there is something you have always wanted to do….Do it NOW.
If there is someone you need to forgive, including yourself….forgive them/yourself NOW.
That's what events like these remind us to do—-LIVE today, as if there was no tomorrow.
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Excellent point, Peggy.
After all the crazy events of last week,
I felt like I just wanted to stay home
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Sometimes Evil seems to be everywhere!
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- The dollar is trading softer today, seemingly in response to developments at the Fed
- The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates
- The US tax reform is expected to be unveiled today
- Czech National Bank is expected to hike rates 25 bp to 0.5%
The dollar is broadly lower against the majors in the wake of Fed developments. The Antipodeans are outperforming, while the yen and sterling are underperforming. EM currencies are mostly firmer. ZAR and PHP are outperforming, while CNY and INR are underperforming. MSCI Asia Pacific was up 0.2%, with the Nikkei rising 0.5%. MSCI EM is flat, with the Shanghai Composite falling 0.4%. Euro Stoxx 600 is down 0.1% near midday, while S&P futures are pointing to a lower open. The 10-year US yield is flat at 2.38%. Commodity prices are mixed, with WTI oil up 0.3%, copper down 0.7%, and gold up 0.1%.
The dollar is trading softer today, seemingly in response to developments at the Federal Reserve. Yet neither the FOMC decision nor the press reports suggesting that Governor Powell will be nominated (and easily approved) as Fed Chair came as a surprise. The Fed upgraded its economic assessment. The December Fed funds futures contract closed unchanged for the eighth consecutive session on Wednesday, implying an average effective Fed funds rate of 1.275%. We estimate that if a 25 bp hike were fully discounted, fair value is 1.295%.
There has been much speculation over the past several months who Trump will pick as the next Fed Chair. While many acknowledge the fine job Yellen has done in steering the Fed through the tapering, initial rate increases, and now the balance sheet reduction, there is a sense that political considerations simply do not favor her reappointment. Indications from Washington have persuaded most observers that Powell will likely get the nod, but the surprise may be that Taylor could still in be in the running to replace Fischer as Vice Chairman.
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates. A rate hike would put to rest the knock on Governor Carney of not delivering on a single rate hike despite his numerous threats. The reason that the BOE would raise rates is that inflation is projected to be above target for some time and the economy, while slowing, is near full-employment. There does not appear to be much spare capacity.
On the other hand, the reason why some would dissent for a rate hike (by perhaps one or both Deputy Governors) is that inflation is largely an echo from the past depreciation of sterling. It will soon drop out of the year-over-year measures. If the economy is already slowing, and household discretionary spending is being squeezed by inflation and miserly wage increase, a pro-cyclical monetary policy does not seem the best way to extend the expansion. Remember too, higher rates pass through to the households relatively quickly due to the widespread practice of floating rate mortgages.
A compromise may be a dovish hike, where Governor Carney makes clear his reservations and signals that this is not the beginning of a tightening cycle. He may emphasize the risks also speak to a cautious approach. Still, being able to engineer a dovish hike partly depends on luck and existing conditions. The best way to ensure a drop in sterling is not to hike rates, though a signal that a hike may still be delivered next month would likely limit the losses after the knee-jerk surprise.
Ahead of the BOE, the UK reported October service PMI. It was 50.8 vs. 48.5 expected, and comes after a stronger than expected manufacturing PMI yesterday.
The US tax reform is expected to be unveiled today. We remain struck by how fluid the issues seemed to up until the last moment. Even the one-day delay, while not material, makes for poor optics. The market will have a knee-jerk reaction to the headlines as markers are placed on expected winners and losers. Sharp moves are unwarranted, as it is very early on in the process. Health care reform also passed committee. The immediate reaction to initial proposals may create opportunities for investors looking for particular assets (either to buy or to sell).
Eurozone final October manufacturing PMI readings were reported. The headline reading was revised down a tick to 58.5. Looking at the country readings, Spain was 55.8 vs. 54.8 expected, Italy was 57.8 vs. 56.5 expected, France was 56.1 vs. 56.7 expected, and Germany was 60.6 vs. 60.5 expected. Germany also reported October employment data. Unemployment fell -11k vs. -10k expected, while the unemployment claims was steady at 5.6%.
Australia reported September trade data. A surplus of AUD1.75 bln was reported vs. AUD1.2 bln expected. September building approvals also surprised on the upside, rising 1.5% m/m vs. -1.0% expected. Still, the RBA is widely expected to remain on hold well into next year as the inflation outlook remains benign.
Czech National Bank is expected to hike rates 25 bp to 0.5%. It has been on hold since the initial 20 bp hike to 0.25% back in August. Since that move, EUR/CZK has fallen about 2%. The central bank's models suggest a 1% appreciation of the koruna is equivalent to a 25 bp hike. However, given the robustness of the economy, a 25 bp hike today is still warranted.


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K-pop group BTS just broke the world record for most Twitter engagements
BTS has gone and done it again.
K-pop group BTS has broken the world record for most Twitter engagements, according to a report by HuffPost.
The seven-piece boy band will enter next year's Guinness Book of Records for having an average of 252,200 retweets per tweet on Twitter to date, notes the report.
They've also scooped up the more specific title of having the most Twitter engagements for a music group.
The South Korean group has over 10 million fans on its main Twitter account, @bts_twt.
Congrats to @BTS_twt on a stellar performance at last night's @AMAs! 🌟#DYK? The South Korean band has succeeded in earning a spot in this year's #GWR2018 edition for having the world's most @Twitter engagements for a music group! 🎵🇰🇷 #BTSxAMAs https://t.co/8kRrByat80 pic.twitter.com/u9mXcPVWDP
— GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) November 20, 2017
BTS' closest runner-up was Harry Styles, who reportedly received an average of 165,473 retweets. The K-pop band's other official account @bts_love_myself, also drew in an average of 103,290.
According to Socialblade, BTS' Twitter engagement count has already risen to 255,111 at the time of publication.
Earlier this week, BTS became the first K-pop group to be invited to perform at the American Music Awards.
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New PEP office: Battery Park City's Parks Enforcement Patrol now has a command station at 212 North End Ave. to supplement the headquarters station at 21 West Thames St. The new office, which opened on July 1, is staffed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
There are about 35 PEP officers in Battery Park City, patrolling its 36 acres of parks and gardens. They are employees of the city's Dept. of Parks, but the Battery Park City Authority pays their salaries.
Though PEP officers are unarmed except for mace and batons, some of them, designated as "Peace Officers," are empowered to issue summonses and make arrests, if necessary. All PEP officers provide information and first aid, address park conditions, summon emergency medical services and respond to other emergencies.
Having a command station on the north side of Battery Park City will enhance response times. The new office, located in the Verdesian building, opens onto North End Avenue and Teardrop Park.
The PEP headquarters office on West Thames Street near the esplanade is staffed 24 hours a day. The telephone number is 212-417-3100.
South Cove repair work: Superstorm Sandy took a bite out of South Cove, which is now largely fenced in so that the damage can be repaired. The Battery Park City Authority has hired FGI Construction Group to replace electric feeder cables, conduits, electrical boxes and wiring, all of which were submerged by the storm surge. Sections of wood deck planking and wood rail have to be replaced. Some of the granite on the north end of the quay was loosened in the storm. The stones are being taken down, numbered and will be reinstalled.
The work is scheduled to be completed in early September. The cost of approximately $500,000 may be covered by FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) and by insurance. The B.P.C.A. has submitted claims to both.
B.B. King at Lowdown Blues Festival: The legendary B.B. King will perform on July 10 at the Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival to be held on the Brookfield Place Waterfront Plaza facing North Cove marina. Now 87 years old, B.B. King, who was born in a small cabin on a cotton plantation in Mississippi, has been repeatedly ranked as among the greatest guitarists of all time. He has received 15 Grammy Awards and was honored with a National Medal of the Arts. In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
He is known for his precise, vocal-like string bends and left hand vibrato, which have influenced thousands of other musicians. He still gives around 100 concerts a year.
He will be joined on the July 10 program by the James Hunter Six.
On July 11, the festival will feature the three-time Grammy Award-winning band, Los Lobos. Their music is an amalgamation of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music.
Also on the July 11 program, Los Lonely Boys will play "Texican rock 'n' roll." They have been nominated numerous times for Grammy Awards and have sold millions of records.
Both concerts begin at 6 p.m. and both are free.
Common Terns in South Cove: Despite their name, "Common Terns" are not all that common in Lower Manhattan. Two years ago, a nesting colony of them with about 35 pairs was sighted on a Governors Island pier. Now there are around 80 pairs on Governors Island. Two of them have migrated to South Cove, where they have been seen resting quietly between fishing expeditions on the Hudson River.
The small, dainty birds with long, pointed wings and a deeply forked tail lay their eggs on scrapes in sand or gravel. They abound along the beaches of New York City and Long Island, but have been threatened by habitat disturbances and pollution. In the last 40 years, the Common Tern population in North America has declined by more than 70 percent.
Common Terns migrate long distances. The South Cove and Governors Island terns are likely to have spent their winters along the coast of Central and South America, perhaps as far south as Argentina. They eat by plunge-diving for fish from heights of one to 18 feet. An interesting adaptation enables them to do this. They have red oil droplets in the cone cells of their retinas, enhancing their distance vision. Also, they can drink in flight, ingesting seawater and excreting the salt through a specialized gland in their bills.
All of this is packed into a tiny package. The adult birds are about a foot long, including their tails.
B.P.C. Cares raises money for Oklahoma: Many Battery Park City residents have not forgotten the people from all over the world who helped them after 9/11. With this memory still fresh, they founded Battery Park City Cares in September 2005 to raise money for disaster victims elsewhere.
On June 27, B.P.C. Cares organized a party at Miramar restaurant (facing South Cove) to help the Oklahoma tornado victims. The two-hour party netted around $700 to go to Oklahoma — possibly to one family that B.P.C. Cares will "adopt."
Other sponsors of that evening's fundraiser included Miramar restaurant, the Battery Park City Neighbors Network, T. Edward Wines, Le Pet Spa, AmsterDog, and MYNY Cookies.
Since 2005, B.P.C. Cares has sent bicycles to a village in Sri Lanka, contributed money to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and to Haiti after the earthquake that devastated the country in January 2010. Money was sent to help tsunami victims in Japan and to help educate girls in India.
B.P.C. Cares did have 501(c)(3) tax status, which is being renewed, according to Anthony Notaro, one of the organization's founders. He said that contributions are tax deductible.
Battery Park City block party: Battery Park City had its first block party in 2002 as the neighborhood struggled to pick up the pieces after 9/11. Anthony Notaro was there for the first one and is now organizing what will be B.P.C.'s 12th block party, scheduled for September. The first full committee meeting will be July 11 at 6:30 p.m. aboard the Manhattan Sailing Club's Arabella in North Cove marina. Anyone who wants to help with the block party is welcome to attend.
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Ten Tunes For Friday: 1994
Many enjoyed the focus on one era last Friday, so this week we put the magnifying lens on 1994. Without choosing one particular tour, here is a tasty sampling from the entire year. Enjoy another installment of Ten Tunes, and have a great weekend!
"Reba" 6.13.94 II
1994 and "Reba" go together like peanut butter and jelly, and this is but one of many outstanding versions.
"Peaches," "Bowie" 11.14.94 II
An imposing start to the second set in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
"Down With Disease > Have Mercy > Disease" 11.12.94 II
A classic sequence from Kent State University in Ohio.
"Tweezer" 6.29.94 II
A succinct yet heavy version during Phish's first visit to Walnut Creek.
"Stash > Catapult > Stash" 10.23.94 I
An improvisational beast from Gainesville during the band's Florida swing of October '94.
"2001 > Split Open and Melt" 7.9.94 II
A fierce beginning to Great Woods' final set of a two-night stand.
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The FINANCIAL -- The volume of lending by commercial banks (including loans to non-residents) in December 2018 increased by 480.3 million GEL or by 1.8 percent compared to the previous month (exchange rate effect excluded volume of lending increased by 2.1 percent) and constituted 26.6 billion GEL by January 1, 2019, National Bank of Georgia notes.
The volume of loans in the national currency increased by 159.3 million GEL (1.4 percent) and the volume of loans in foreign currency increased by 321.0 million GEL or by 2.2 percent in the same period (as a result of operations, or exchange rate effect excluded, above mentioned indicator increased by 2.6 percent).
By the end of December 2018, the total volume of national currency denominated loans issued by commercial banks amounted to 3.4 billion GEL (0.9 percent more compared to the previous month), and foreign currency denominated loans to resident legal entities constituted 8.1 billion GEL (2.4 percent more; exchange rate effect excluded volume of lending in the foreign currency increased by 2.9 percent).
During December 2018, the volume of lending to resident individuals increased by 1.6 percent or 223.5 million GEL, and constituted 14.2 billion GEL by January 1, 2019.
Larization ratio for total loans constituted 42.96 percent by January 1, 2019 and decreased by 0.18 percentage point (exchange rate effect excluded decreased by 0.29 percentage point), compared to December 1, 2018.


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If you ever heard my Go Getta intro with the Go Getta beat these are the producers that created it for me. Meet De-Capo Music Group. Made up of Darius aka Droyd and Noah aka I-Create these two Dynamic Duos are two producers who are on the go and are making moves.
Just recently I had Droyd on my show "The Go Getta Mix" and he shared some exclusive news that De-Capo Music group signed to JukeBox music under DarkChild. Although I was so happy to hear the news I was not surprise for these two hard working young men are truly talented. Graduates of Full Sail University (Look it up, great school for music) De-Capo Music Group are making moves and putting on for their city. Keep your eyes on these two for they are truly the Next to Blow!
Download The Song! http://limelinx.com/files/9325b53abcca08dfab3c1a869710263a
Check out their latest video"Friday Night Out" Feat. Bezz Believe!


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Outcomes Campaign Goes West
Community Development Experts Strengthen Case to Invest in Results
San Francisco – June 14, 2017 – The best hope for lasting progress against America's biggest social problems is for service providers and funders to align around what really works – and what it really costs – to advance healthy communities.
This was the unifying message on Tuesday, when Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed) opened the West Coast chapter of Invest in Results, a national dialogue around outcomes. Hundreds of experts from government, nonprofits, philanthropy, and finance are joining forces to shift the US social sector toward an outcomes orientation, in which funding is tied to the ability to demonstrate that high-quality services produce results against America's most severe problems in healthcare, education, housing, employment, and more.
"If you give a well-managed, strategically focused, and results-oriented nonprofit organization flexible, unrestricted dollars, good outcomes will follow," said Fred Ali, President and CEO, Weingart Foundation, at the event at the SF Fed. "The incessant focus on restricted programmatic funding has come at a huge cost to our sector. If you're doing it the right way, unrestricted funding allows you to look holistically at the organization rather than just a specific program."
SF Fed and NFF are helping the outcomes dialogue move forward in meetings, events, and workshops of all shapes and sizes across the country. A new book, What Matters: Investing in Results to Build Strong, Vibrant Communities, includes expert perspectives and examples detailing the social, cultural, and financial implications of orienting programs and funding around outcomes.
For example, outcomes-focused partnerships from California to Maine are joining public and private healthcare organizations with community-based nonprofits that provide human services. "Health and the economy benefit from our understanding that the social determinants of health, and the well-being and long-term prosperity of individuals, are fundamentally the same," said Tyler Norris, Chief Executive, Well Being Trust, another speaker at Tuesday's event. "We need to think about outcomes financing strategies for things that drive health, such as access to affordable housing and fresh foods. Through collaborative planning, communities can create this groundswell of change and serve as an example for others to aspire to."
One panel focused on Pay for Success (PFS) contracting, an early proving ground in the shift to outcomes. "At their core, PFS and other approaches to outcomes-based financing are about doing more for communities, not just innovation for innovation's sake," said panel moderator Jessica LaBarbera, Vice President, Strategic Innovation, NFF. "Work on PFS has ripple effects that help build much-needed 'outcomes muscle,' such as infrastructure improvements in government and service providers' capacities to measure results and expand programs that work."
"For us, it was important to create a relationship between government and service providers where incentives around outcomes are central. Instead of fee for service, we structured our Pay for Success contracts around true outcomes in order to improve service delivery to our most vulnerable clients," said Kavita Narayan, Deputy County Counsel, County of Santa Clara. "For our County, the drivers of the cultural shift toward outcomes have been all through the spectrum, from the leadership level and the CEO prioritizing an outcomes focus, to a number of County department heads working with their staff members to understand the importance of the shift and of working differently with our providers. It's been an organic shift."
"Through this book series and surrounding events, we are convening stakeholders across the community development industry – from governments, foundations, and impact investors, to many nonprofits providing critical services to Americans in need," said Ian Galloway, Director of the Center for Community Development Investments, SF Fed. "We all need to be more strategic about how we do our work. We need data to know what's working and empower service providers with evidence to sense and respond to changes on the ground. And we must continue to shift our industry away from programs, process, and compliance so we are all working toward outcomes."
Tuesday's speakers also included: Mark Gould, Vice President and COO, SF Fed; Nancy Andrews, President and CEO, Low Income Investment Fund; Jennifer Talansky, Managing Director, Knowledge & Impact, NFF; Antony Bugg-Levine, CEO, NFF; Fred Blackwell, CEO, The San Francisco Foundation; David Erickson, Director of Community Development, SF Fed; Sam Schaeffer, Executive Director and CEO, Center for Employment Opportunities; Carrie McKellogg, Chief Program Officer, The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund; Don Howard, President and CEO, The James Irvine Foundation; Louis Chicoine, Executive Director, Abode Services; Saidah Leatutufu, Economic Mobility Director, HOPE SF, Office of the Mayor of San Francisco; and Andrea Levere, President, Prosperity Now.
Visit investinresults.org to join the conversation.
About Nonprofit Finance Fund
NFF advances missions and social progress in underserved communities through financing, consulting, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing that empower leaders, organizations, and ideas. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), NFF has $250 million in assets under management and has provided $620 million in financing and access to additional capital in support of over $2.3 billion in projects for thousands of organizations nationwide. Visit nff.org to learn more about our work and follow us on twitter at @nff_news. Funding for the Invest in Results campaign is generously provided to NFF by Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Ford Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Omidyar Network, The Robin Hood Foundation, and The Rockefeller Foundation.
About the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed) promotes low inflation, full employment and financial stability and serves the Twelfth Federal Reserve District, which includes the nine western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington—plus American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The SF Fed's community development team works with a wide range of organizations to create economic opportunity for lower income Americans by developing and connecting best practices and emerging ideas with organizations positioned to make meaningful change in communities. Follow us on Twitter at @sffed.
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The Great Train Wreck Of 2015 – 2016 Is BeginningStock-Markets / Financial Markets 2015 Jul 09, 2015 - 06:50 PM GMT
Ninety seven years ago in Tennessee a train wreck killed 101 people. It was shocking, unexpected, and devastating.
In the year 2000 the Tech-Wreck was unexpected, the NASDAQ market crashed, and $Trillions of paper wealth disappeared. Most investors were shocked and their savings were devastated.
The housing market crash/financial crisis/train wreck of 2008 shocked most people, destroyed retirement plans, and caused $Trillions in paper wealth to disappear. Many global economies have not yet recovered.
Few people see the train coming that wrecks their financial lives…
Although everyone knows that markets, such as the NASDAQ in 2000, don't rally forever, most of us are shocked when the crash occurs. ("No one saw it coming.)
Although everyone should know that real estate prices do not rise forever, in 2006-07 most Americans believed that the real estate bubble would continue inflating. Politicians, realtors, and Wall Street continually reassured homeowners. ("No one saw it coming.")
BETWEEN DENIAL AND DELUSION LIES A THIN ZONE OF CLARITY. In that zone of clarity we realize that train wrecks occur, printing money only increases the wealth of the political and financial elite, our financial leaders have created bubbles in stocks, bonds, and currencies, bubbles always pop, AND BUBBLES DO NOT POP PAINLESSLY.
In 2015 most people realize that we can't get "something for nothing," but our actions often indicate otherwise. Examples are:
- We are currently struggling in a financial crisis largely caused by leverage and debt. The financial and political elite have assured us they will solve the crisis with more leverage and debt. Denial and delusion!
- The Federal Reserve and other central banks are "printing" dollars, euros, yen, and pounds and they have assured us that Quantitative Easing will help their economies. Denial and delusion!
- Central bank and government policies have reduced interest rates to zero or below, destroyed pension fund returns, boosted US student loan debt over $1Trillion, manufactured bond and stock market bubbles, exported much of western gold to Asia, pushed global debt over $200 Trillion, and they have assured us their policies are working. Denial and delusion!
- Politicians promise free food, housing, cell phones, income, and much more, and we should know better, but we still elect the politicians with the most convincing "free stuff" promises. Denial and delusion!
Another train wreck will occur. This is not pessimistic or cynical, just factual. The Tech-wreck of 2000 and the financial crisis-wreck of 2008 were not one-time isolated events. Nothing of substance has changed to prevent the next "train wreck" from crashing our stock and bond markets. Leverage has increased, debt is much larger, and people in the clarity zone hear rumbling ahead. We are rushing down the wrong track while living in a world of denial and delusion.
"Bubbles Never Pop Painlessly" from Michael Pento
"Our central bank has been deluding itself into believing it can easily escape from its nearly $4 Trillion expansion of the monetary base and 7 years of virtually free money. But that is a spurious belief. Bubbles never die slowly and always bring about dire consequences. The bigger the bubble the worse the backlash – and never before in the history of economics have central banks distorted market prices to this extent."
"Good on You, Alexis Tsipras" from David Stockman
"Late Friday night a solid blow was struck for sound money, free markets and limited government by a most unlikely force. Namely, the hard core statist and crypto-Marxist prime minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras. He has now set in motion a cascade of disruption that will shake the corrupt status quo to its very foundations."
"But what it means is that there is now doubt, confusion and fear in the gambling halls. The punters who have grown rich on the one-way trades enabled by the money printing central banks and their fiscal bailout adjutants are being suddenly struck by the realization that the game might not be rigged after all."
From Jim Sinclair:
"They will never learn, but why should they? These institutions are gambling with your money, not theirs. They win and they whack it up between themselves. They go wrong and you lose in the trillions. There is a potential for an uncontrolled nuclear financial reaction in this outrageous form of greed driven madness."
From Bill Holter and Jim Sinclair:
"My point is this, the only thing holding markets together is confidence… and the only thing keeping confidence from being shattered is the belief central bankers are and will provide a "free put" to all markets."
"… when trust evaporates, credit will cease entirely. Without credit, the world will stop spinning. Everything finance and many things real will be gone."
From Simon Black of Sovereign Man:
"And this financial disease is going to slay the patient. History is very clear on this point: debt kills. [Emphasis mine.]
Greece long ago reached the point of no return where they were borrowing money just to pay interest. Now it's time for brutal honesty; game over.
The best example of brutal honesty is across the pond in Puerto Rico – America's Greece. The governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, did not mince words when he described the island's prodigious debt:
'The debt is not payable. There is no other option. I would love to have an easier option. This is not politics, this is math.'"
THE GREAT TRAIN WRECK OF 2015 – 2016 IS BEGINNING. Between the delusion of "something for nothing," and the denial of believing that our financial world was fine yesterday so it must be great tomorrow, lies the clarity of realizing the financial well-being of several billion people is currently threatened. It was the same before the Tech-wreck of 2000 and the financial crisis of 2008. As it was in 2000, is now, and ever shall be …
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SARC provides multiple levels of support and assistance.
Be sure to always have the latest software release of PIAS or LOCOPIAS. This section contains the latest releases, as well as our software manuals and tutorials.
We may request you to download TeamViewer in order for us to offer you remote assistance. If so, please use the link below to start your support session.
If requested, please download the TeamViewer setup file to your computer and run it. Once the software has loaded, our technician will require your unique ID and password to connect to your machine.
Our contact details can be found by following the link below. Be sure to check out our FAQ for answers to common questions regarding our software and hardware.
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The Friendly Visiting & Telephone Security Check service includes social visits and telephone calls made by volunteers as a security check or just to say "Hello". The client and volunteers mutually agree upon the time and frequency of call or visits.
No fees for Friendly Visiting
Fees for our other services are listed in Service Fees
See Eligibility requirements for our services.
Answers to your Questions
1. Can I request the type of person who will be my Friendly Visitor?
While you can't pick the volunteer that you are matched to, you certainly have input. When you are matched with a volunteer, your location, hobbies, interests and the languages that you speak are considered. A best effort is made to match you to someone with similar interests, however if you do not get along or if you feel that the you are not benefiting from your visits, we will be receptive to your comments and try to match you with another volunteer.
2. Can I ask my Friendly visitor to help clean?
The friendly visiting program is a means of providing companionship by having someone come and partake in activities such as reading, crafts, going for a walk, sharing recipes, playing cards and listening to stories. While a volunteer is visiting, they may tidy up the mess from the activity they have participated in, but if housekeeping is required it is best to use some of our other programs. Please call for details.
3. Can we go out together, such as a visit to a park or the coffee shop?
Before you are accepted into the Friendly Visiting service, one of our case managers will complete an assessment. The Case Manager will determine if it is safe for a volunteer to take you for a walk. Our volunteers are wonderful people that have an interest in helping seniors, however they are not trained to lift or escort clients that are very frail. If the Case Manager determines that it safe for a volunteer to walk with a client to a store or park, then you are off and about!
4. How long are the visits?
We recommend that volunteers stay for one hour and come once a week. Sometimes a volunteer may be able to stay longer, however it is not expected of them.


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Hebrew Reduced Fat Beef Franks
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Hebrew National Franks are made from premium cuts of 100% Kosher beef from the front half of the cow. Our Reduced Fat Beef Franks have all of the great taste and quality that you've come to expect from Hebrew National Beef Franks, but with less fat than a regular hot dog. Made with no artificial flavors or colors, this classic dish delivers a comforting experience as a snack or for a meal, any day of the week, and is gluten free. Perfect for family BBQs, tailgates, and any summertime festivities—with 100 calories per serving; contains soy. Hebrew National Franks can be microwaved, heated via skillet, or grilled, and are ready in just minutes.
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Kodak EasyShare Z5010 Ultra Zoom Camera
Kodak Z5010
Kodak Easyshare Z5010 is a camera model in Kodak's Z series of digital cameras. The cameras in the Z-series are on the higher end of Kodak's line of cameras and combine performance and ultra zoom at a budget friendly price. If you are looking for a entry level camera under $100 look for cameras that fall under Kodak's C series check out the Kodak C1503. If you want to stick with the budget price tag but are looking for more featurs in a digital camera Kodak's M series will probably be best. Folks looking for a camera with lots of great in-camera features and ultra zoom will love the Kodak Z5010.
Features of the Kodak Easyshare Z5010
- 14 megapixel resolution. With this many megapixels youre sure to get sharp, crisp pictures everytime. An typically shot with no zoom applied can be blown up to 16x 11 size with no distortion in quality.
- 21x optical zoom. Take great shots from far away with this ultra zoom camera. 21x gets you closer to the action so you get awesome shots from afar.
- 3.0" LCD display. The LCD screen serves as your view finder, the display for menu options and of course you can instantly view thumbnails of your photos right after you snap a picture. The screen is big enough to easily focus your shots, navigate though the menu's options and to assess your pictures.
- Schneider-Kreuznach Varigon Wide-Angle Zoom Lens - The lens on the Z5010 is one of the best in the point and shoot ultra zoom arena.
- HD videos in AVI Format - the Kodak Easyshare Z5010 's record feature doesn't skimp on quality. Record HD quality videos in .avi format, one of the most widely recognized and acceptedvideo formats on the market.
- 18 scene modes - Multiple scene modes insure that there is an automatic setting for every occassion so you always have the optimal settings for every situtation. Scene modes included, snow, text, fireworks, nighttime and many more.
- Kodak Share Button - This in camera feature lets you tag which photos you want to share on your favorite social media sights in your photo album. When you plug your camera into your computer's USB port it automatically uploads those tagged photos to the sites that you've tagged.
- Automatic and Manual options - You can shoose to use pre-programmed automated settings or take full of everything from white balance, focus, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and more.
- On-camera editing - you can edit both picture and video right on your camera.
The Kodak Z5010 is a great camera at an affordable price. For just under $200 you can get your hand on this camera at most major retailers and many online outlets. This camera is a great buy for soccor moms or sports fans who might find themselves needing a big zoom camera to capture shots. The video mode allows users to create still shots from individual frames in the video. This too might also appeal to soccor moms and sports enthusiasts.
People who enjoy photographing nature will not only enjoy the ultra zoom on this camera but also the Panaroma feature that allows users to stitch together multiple shots into one panoramic photo. The best part about the panoramic feature is that it can be done completely on the camera without the assistance of computers or additional software.
Overall the Kodak Z5010 has features that will appeal to a variety of hobby and amature picture takers.


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Destinations such as the Fijian archipelago are tailor-made for cruising, allowing travelers to board a ship, unpack just once, and wake up each day with a new white-sand paradise underfoot. Set out with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, a one-ship line that has been operating in this part of the South Pacific for more than 20 years. The 130-passenger MV Reef Endeavour was recently refurbished, and the line uses three other vessels for day tours and dining.
The company offers 3- to 11-night itineraries that afford plenty of time on the beach and in the water, but with culturally enriching stops built in, too. These include visits to Fijian villages, schools, and churches, as well as opportunities to experience local traditions such as a tropical lovo feast and a kava ceremony.
Snorkeling: All guests are given loaner snorkel gear, handy for exploring Fiji's crystal-clear lagoons known for coral reefs teeming with colorful sea life; there's even a marine biologist on staff to add insight to snorkeling adventures.
Sampling Cultural Traditions: Guests get to dig into an island lovo feast (a traditional dinner cooked in an earthen oven) and sample the root-sourced kava drink in a special ceremony.
All-Inclusive Rates: Captain Cook's rates bundle in lots of extras, including guided excursions; use of snorkel gear, glass-bottom boats, and paddle boards; ground transfers to select hotels; onboard Wi-Fi; and even some babysitting (for kids ages 5 to 9).
Meeting Locals: You'll interact with Fijians during visits to villages and schools, but also get to know the ship's crew, a cheerful bunch of friendly locals.
Laid-Back Sun Worshipers: This is a casual beach vacation, anchored in soaking up sunshine, splashing about, and slurping tropical drinks; don't expect formality or too many diversions apart from sun and surf.
Landlubbers Needn't Apply: A Captain Cook vacation promises plenty of time to enjoy warm lagoons and powdery, palm-studded beaches; if that's not your speed, this isn't your trip.
Snug Standard Cabins: While the larger Tabua Suites are spacious and airy, standard cabins are on the snug size (measuring about 150 square feet) and lack balconies (they have porthole windows overlooking the deck).
Elissa Garay is a Brooklyn-based contributor to ShermansCruise who also writes for Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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CATTERICK: Geographical and Historical information from the year 1750.
"CATTERICK, a parish in the North Riding of Yorkshire, near Richmond, has a bridge over the Swale, and there is a sort of cataract near it, from which it seems to have derived its ancient name Caturracton, in Ptolomy, from whom it appears to have been a great city in the time of the Romans, one of whose highways crosses the r. here. On the banks of it, are foundations of great walls, like those of a castle, and a huge mount, with the appearance of 4 bulwarks, cast up, with great labour, to a vast height. The final destruction of this city was by the Danes."
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Mandates for incorporating gender perspectives in medium-term
and programme budgets in the United Nations
special session of the General Assembly to follow-up implementation
of the Platform for Action June 2000 (A/S-23/10/Rev.1)
"65. The realization and the achievement
of the goals of gender equality, development and peace need
to be supported by the allocation of necessary human, financial
and material resources for specific and targeted activities
to ensure gender equality at the local, national, regional and
international levels as well as by enhanced and increased international
cooperation. Explicit attention to these goals in the budgetary
processes at the national, regional and international levels
is essential."
"73 (b). Incorporate a gender perspective
into the design, development, adoption and execution of all
budgetary processes, as appropriate, in order to promote equitable,
effective and appropriate resource allocation and establish
adequate budgetary allocations to support gender equality and
development programmes that enhance women's empowerment and
develop the necessary analytical and methodological tools and
mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation;"
ECOSOC Resolution, July 1998 (E/Res/1998/26)
"13. Requests the governing bodies of the
United Nations funds and programmes to monitor the implementation
of gender mainstreaming in their programme of work, including
in the budgeting of their respective organizations."
General Assembly Resolution, December 1997 (A/Res/52/100)
"11. Requests all bodies that deal with
programme and budgetary matters, including the Committee for
Programme and Coordination, to ensure that all programmes, medium-term
plans and programme budgets visibly mainstream a gender perspective:
12. Invites other intergovernmental bodies, such as the governing
bodies of the United Nations funds and programmes, to monitor
the way in which the concerned agencies, funds and programmes
implement gender mainstreaming in their respective medium-term
plans and programme budgets, including at the field level."
Letter of the Secretary General, 13 October
a) to Heads of Departments, Programmes, Funds
and Regional Commissions "&I would like you to take a number
of steps:& c) Prepare medium-term plans and programme budgets
in such a manner that a gender perspective is apparent."
b) to Heads of Specialized Agencies "&Medium-term
plans and programme budgets also need to be prepared in such
a way as to ensure that a gender perspective is apparent."
ECOSOC Agreed Conclusions July 1997/2
"The Council encourages the General Assembly
to direct all of its committees and bodies and draw the attention
of other bodies of the United Nations system to the need to
mainstream a gender perspective systematically into all areas
of their work, in particular in such areas as macroeconomic
questions, operational activities for development, poverty eradication,
human rights, humanitarian assistance, budgeting, disarmament,
peace and security, and legal and political matters&" (p29).
" All bodies that deal with programme and
budgetary matters, including the Committee for Programme and
Coordination, should ensure that all programmes visibly mainstream
a gender perspective" (p29).
"United Nations funds and programmes and
specialized agencies should ensure that, on the basis of gender
analysis, gender concerns are addressed in all planning activities
when setting priorities, allocating resources and identifying
actions and activities." (p31).


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7th Annual BC Power Symposium
Organization: CI Energy Group
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|Event Date/Time: Jan 29, 2013
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The province's vital decisions on how to deal with the growth will have multifaceted impacts on the power sector, small and large industrial consumers, municipalities and many others. CI Energy Group's 7th Annual BC Power Symposium will equip you with the essential information you need to prepare for the province's evolving energy policy in efforts to cope with the growing power demands. Ensure you are resilient and well positioned to capitalize on the opportunities.
This conference will feature candid discussions, case studies and panels with top experts and key industry players, preparing you to tackle your most pressing issues:
- Learn how the province can best meet its growing electric demands while respecting it's clean energy mandate
- BC Hydro's Integrated Resource Plan – Get crucial information about power supply and infrastructure planning and learn how decisions made today will affect you in years to come
- Understand the status and scale of natural gas activities in the province and the challenges and opportunities that they create for the power sector
- Compare the issues, impacts and opportunities of the different options for powering BC's LNG terminals
- Determine how steps being taken to reconcile the needs of new and existing industrial consumers will impact your business
- Devise a plan to improve your operational efficiencies and reduce costs through strategic demand-side management initiatives
- Learn how Nelson Hydro achieved its 2-year DSM targets in just 3 months!
- Gain clarity on the short- and long-term power sector impacts of allowing gas-fired generation for the purpose of supplying the LNG industry – What will this mean for you?
Register today for the most comprehensive event of its kind. A must-attend for anyone looking to meet the key players in BC's power industry! Call 1-877-927-7936.


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Can anyone help with using VB/Sax to change PartType for parts/components on a schematic?
I have some code that attempts to update the PartType for certain parts on a schematic. I have an Excel spreadsheet that gives the new/updated PartType for particular parts (currently, based on the company part number attribute, but it could just as easily be based on PartType, or on schematic reference).
But, I am seeing some very strange behavious: sometimes, the wrong parts get their PartType changed.
So, for debugging, I modified the code so as to select just one component, and then to change its PartType. Depending on the part selected, this sometimes works. But sometimes changes the PartType for a compelely different (victim) component! However, the correct part is definately being selected. I proved this by adding a debugging attribute, after changing the PartType. And this debug attribute always gets added to the correct part, even when the PartType was changed on the wrong component.
Is changing the PartType of a component allowed? I.E, is part.PartType = "a part" allowable?
Key bits of code:
Set parts = ActiveDocument.Components
For Each part In parts
' code to select parts which I want to change
was_name = part.Name
If was_name = "R1" Then ' for debugging purposes, only try changing one part. Manually edit this to select different components
part.PartType = "10K_0402" ' the intention is to use a lookup table to define the new PartType depending on the part (or an attribute, e.g. company part number)
part.Attributes.Add "Debug", "debug - find me"
End If
Sometimes, e.g., for R1, this component did have its PartType successfully changed to "10K_0402", and also had the debug attribute added.
But sometimes, e.g. R14, instead of R14 being changed, a seemingly random different component was changed. However, the debug attribute was added to the correct component (R14).
Behaviour seems to be consistent when re-running the same change on the same schematic (I may have seen differences, but when being very careful to re-run under identiacl conditions, I get the same results). A schematic only needs very minor part differences to give different behaviour.
There seems no apparent connection between the selected component and the victim component, nor between their PartTypes.
Running the script a 2nd time, in theory, should have no further effect. But instead, all component that share the updated PartType ('10K_0402' in the above example) get their attributes reset to the default values (in my case, the only attrivute that changes is the "Fitted" atribute, and all parts of the given PartType revert back to being "Y").
(Running PADS VX.2.3, but had te same issues when ruuning PADS VX.1.1. Updating did not fix this issue.)


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Olympiacos too strong for Sheriff
Tuesday 18 August 2009
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FC Sheriff 0-2 Olympiacos FC
Second-half goals from Dudu and substitute Kostas Mitroglou were enough to give the Greek champions a firm grip on this play-off tie.
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Second-half goals from Dudu and substitute Kostas Mitroglou earned Olympiacos FC a 2-0 win at FC Sheriff and put them in firm command of their UEFA Champions League play-off round tie.
Away win
Dudu broke the deadlock with a blistering strike after an even first half where the hosts produced many of the best moments. However, after the Brazilian struck within a minute of the restart, Olympiacos began to dictate proceedings and Mitroglou's late effort confirmed them as worthy winners ahead of next week's decider in Greece.
Ketsbaia pledge
Olympiacos coach Temuri Ketsbaia had said on the eve of the tie that his team could not afford to lose "lose like last year" when the Greek champions missed out on the group stage to Ketsbaia's then side, Anorthosis Famagusta FC. Yet it was Sheriff who were marginally the better side in a cagey opening, though they only had two long-range shots from Amath Diedhiou to show for their early endeavour. The visitors gradually began to flex their muscles and after Enzo Maresca saw a drive blocked in the 24th minute, Diogo lost his marker only to head wide.
Growing threat
Olympiacos's growing threat did not dissuade Sheriff. They continued to make energetic bursts forward epitomised by their athletic right-back, Benjamin Balima. He had already cut inside once to crash in a wayward shot before he launched another dynamic foray into the visitors' half, Diedhiou just unable to turn in his dangerous cross from close range. At this stage the main threat from Ketsbaia's side was from set-pieces; Avraam Papadopoulos drove in a shot from a half-cleared corner, before another dead-ball situation led to the same player heading against the post.
Magic moment
With nothing to choose between the sides going into the break, it looked as if a moment of magic would be needed to separate them and a minute into the second half, Dudu produced it. The Brazilian playmaker picked up a loose ball in the middle of the pitch and unleashed a fierce, swerving effort which wrong-footed Namaşco. Back came Sheriff, with Constantin Arbănaş sending a shot just over almost straight away yet Olympiacos soon had them on the back foot again. Luciano Galletti hit the post from a free-kick, Dudu was foiled by a sprawling Namaşco and then substitute Leonardo dragged a shot across goal. However, another replacement – Mitroglou – was not so profligate, breaking clear with nine minutes remaining and after holding off a couple of challenges, finishing into the bottom corner. Aleksandr Erokhin missed a late chance for Sheriff, but they now face a huge task to revive their hopes of becoming the first Moldovan team to play group-stage football.


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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also called dry eye syndrome (DES) or keratitis sicca,[1] is an eye disease caused by eye dryness, which, in turn, is caused by either decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation. It is found in humans and some animals. KCS is the most common eye disease, affecting 5 - 6% of the population. Prevalence rises to 6 - 9.8% in postmenopausal women,[2] and as high as 34% in the elderly.[3][4] The phrase "keratoconjunctivitis sicca" is Latin, and its translation is "dry [inflammation] of the cornea and conjunctiva".
Typical symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis sicca are dryness, burning[5] and a sandy-gritty eye irritation that gets worse as the day goes on.[1] Symptoms may also be described as itchy,[5] scratchy,[6] stingy[5] or tired[5] eyes. Other symptoms are pain,[7] redness,[7] a pulling sensation,[5] and pressure behind the eye.[5] There may be a feeling that something,[5] such as a speck of dirt,[7] is in the eye. The resultant damage to the eye surface increases discomfort and sensitivity to bright light.[5] Both eyes usually are affected.[8]
There may also be a stringy discharge from the eyes.[7] Although it may seem strange, dry eye can cause the eyes to water.[7] This can happen because the eyes are irritated.[7] One may experience excessive tearing in the same way as one would if something got into the eye.[7] These reflex tears will not necessarily make the eyes feel better.[7] This is because they are the watery type that are produced in response to injury, irritation, or emotion.[7] They do not have the lubricating qualities necessary to prevent dry eye.[7]
Because blinking coats the eye with tears,[7] symptoms are worsened by activities in which the rate of blinking is reduced due to prolonged use of the eyes.[5] These activities include prolonged reading,[1] computer usage,[1][5][7] driving,[5] or watching television.[5][7] Symptoms increase in windy,[7] dusty[5][7] or smoky (including cigarette smoke[7]) areas,[1][5] in dry environments,[1][5] high altitudes including airplanes,[8] on days with low humidity,[5] and in areas where an air conditioner[7] (especially in a car[5]), fan,[5] heater,[5] or even a hair dryer[7] is being used. Symptoms reduce during cool, rainy, or foggy weather and in humid places, such as in the shower.[5]
Most people who have dry eyes experience mild irritation with no long-term effects.[7] However, if the condition is left untreated or becomes severe, it can produce complications that can cause eye damage,[7] resulting in impaired vision or (rarely[5]) in the loss of vision.[7]
Symptom assessment is a key component of dry eye diagnosis - to the extent that many believe dry eye syndrome to be a symptom-based disease. Several questionnaires have been developed to determine a score that would allow for dry eye diagnosis. The McMonnies & Ho dry eye questionnaire is often used in clinical studies of dry eyes.
Any abnormality of any one of the three layers of tears produces an unstable tear film, resulting in symptoms of keratitis sicca.[1]
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is usually due to inadequate tear production from lacrimal hyposecretion or to excessive tear evaporation.[1][5] The aqueous tear layer is affected, resulting in aqueous tear deficiency (ATD).[1] The lacrimal gland does not produce sufficient tears to keep the entire conjunctiva and cornea covered by a complete layer.[5] This usually occurs in people who are otherwise healthy. Increased age is associated with decreased tearing.[1] This is the most common type found in postmenopausal women.[5][9]
Causes include idiopathic, congenital alacrima, xerophthalmia, lacrimal gland ablation, and sensory denervation.[1] In rare cases, it may be a symptom of collagen vascular diseases, including Relapsing polychondritis,[10][11] rheumatoid arthritis,[5] granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.[1] Sjögren's syndrome[5] and other autoimmune diseases are associated with aqueous tear deficiency.[1] Drugs such as isotretinoin,[5] sedatives,[5][8] diuretics,[5] tricyclic antidepressants,[8] antihypertensives,[5] oral contraceptives,[1][5] antihistamines,[1][5][7] nasal decongestants,[7] beta-blockers,[1] phenothiazines,[1] atropine,[1] and pain relieving opiates such as morphine[8] can cause or worsen this condition. Infiltration of the lacrimal glands by sarcoidosis or tumors, or postradiation fibrosis of the lacrimal glands can also cause this condition.[1] Recent attention has been paid to the composition of tears in normal or dry eye individuals. Only a small fraction of the estimated 1543 proteins[12] in tears are differentially deficient or upregulated in dry eye, one of which is lacritin.[13] Topical lacritin promotes tearing in rabbit preclinical studies.[14] Also, topical treatment of eyes of dry eye mice (Aire knockout mouse model of dry eye) restored tearing, and suppressed both corneal staining and the size of inflammatory foci in lacrimal glands.[15]
Aging is one of the most common causes of dry eyes because tear production decreases with age.[7] Several classes of medications (both prescription and OTC) have been hypothesized as a major cause of dry eye, especially in the elderly. Particularly, cholinergic medications that also cause dry mouth are believed to promote dry eye.[16] Dry eye may also be caused by thermal or chemical burns, or (in epidemic cases) by adenoviruses. A number of studies have found that diabetics are at increased risk for the disease.[17][18]
About half of all people who wear contact lenses complain of dry eyes.[7] There are two potential connections between contact usage and dry eye. Traditionally, it was believed that soft contact lenses, which float on the tear film that covers the cornea, absorb the tears in the eyes.[7] However, it is also now known that contact usage damages corneal nerve sensitivity, which subsequently may lead to decreased lacrimal gland tear production and dry eye. The effect of contact on corneal nerve sensitivity is well established for hard contacts as well as soft and rigid gas permeable.[19][20][21] The connection between this loss in nerve sensitivity and tear production is the subject of current research.[22]
Dry eyes also occurs or gets worse after LASIK and other refractive surgeries, in which the corneal nerves are cut during the creation of a corneal flap.[7] The corneal nerves stimulate tear secretion.[7] Dry eyes caused by these procedures usually resolves after several months, but it can be permanent.[8] Persons who are thinking about refractive surgery should consider this.[7]
An eye injury or other problem with the eyes or eyelids, such as bulging eyes or a drooping eyelid can cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca.[6] Disorders of the eyelid can impair the complex blinking motion required to spread tears.[8] Eye injury or disease leading to Boehm Syndrome may be exacerbated by dry eyes.
Abnormalities of the lipid tear layer caused by blepharitis and rosacea, and abnormalities of the mucin tear layer caused by vitamin A deficiency, trachoma, diphtheric keratoconjunctivitis, mucocutaneous disorders and certain topical medications are causes of keratoconjunctivitis sicca.[1]
Persons with keratoconjunctivitis sicca have elevated levels of tear nerve growth factor (NGF).[1] It is possible that this ocular surface NGF plays an important role in ocular surface inflammation associated with dry eyes.[1]
Having dry eyes for a while can lead to tiny abrasions on the surface of the eyes.[6] In advanced cases, the epithelium undergoes pathologic changes, namely squamous metaplasia and loss of goblet cells.[1] Some severe cases result in thickening of the corneal surface,[5] corneal erosion,[1] punctate keratopathy,[1] epithelial defects,[1] corneal ulceration (sterile and infected),[1] corneal neovascularization,[1] corneal scarring,[1][5] corneal thinning,[1] and even corneal perforation.[1]
Dry eyes can usually be diagnosed by the symptoms alone.[5] Tests can determine both the quantity and the quality of the tears.[8] A slit lamp examination can be performed to diagnose dry eyes and to document any damage to the eye.[1][5]
A Schirmer's test can measure the amount of moisture bathing the eye.[5] This test is useful for determining the severity of the condition.[7] A five-minute Schirmer's test with and without anesthesia using a Whatman #41 filter paper 5 mm wide by 35 mm long is performed.[1] For this test, wetting under 5 mm with or without anesthesia is considered diagnostic for dry eyes.[1]
If the results for the Schirmer's test are abnormal, a Schirmer II test can be performed to measure reflex secretion.[1] In this test, the nasal mucosa is irritated with a cotton-tipped applicator, after which tear production is measured with a Whatman #41 filter paper.[1] For this test, wetting under 15 mm after five minutes is considered abnormal.[1]
A tear breakup time (TBUT) test measures the time it takes for tears to break up in the eye.[7] The tear breakup time can be determined after placing a drop of fluorescein in the cul-de-sac.[1]
A tear protein analysis test measures the lysozyme contained within tears.[1] In tears, lysozyme accounts for approximately 20 to 40 percent of total protein content.[1]
A lactoferrin analysis test provides good correlation with other tests.[1]
The presence of the recently described molecule Ap4A, naturally occurring in tears, is abnormally high in different states of ocular dryness. This molecule can be quantified biochemically simply by taking a tear sample with a plain Schirmer test. Utilizing this technique it is possible to determine the concentrations of Ap4A in the tears of patients and in such way diagnose objectively if the samples are indicative of dry eye.[23]
The Tear Osmolarity Test has been proposed as a test for dry eye disease.[24] Tear osmolarity may be a more sensitive method of diagnosing and grading the severity of dry eye compared to corneal and conjunctival staining, tear break-up time, Schirmer test, and meibomian gland grading.[25] TearLab (San Diego, CA) suggests that their Osmolarity System is the first objective and quantitative test for diagnosing and managing dry eye patients and involves a lab-on-a-chip test that requires 50 nl of tears. Others have recently questioned the utility of tear osmolarity in monitoring dry eye treatment.[13]
There is no way to prevent keratoconjunctivitis sicca.[26] Complications can be prevented by use of wetting and lubricating drops and ointments.[26]
A variety of approaches can be taken to treatment. These can be summarised as: avoidance of exacerbating factors, tear stimulation and supplementation, increasing tear retention, and eyelid cleansing and treatment of eye inflammation.[27]
Dry eyes can be exacerbated by smoky environments, dust and air conditioning and by our natural tendency to reduce our blink rate when concentrating. Purposefully blinking, especially during computer use and resting tired eyes are basic steps that can be taken to minimise discomfort.[27] Rubbing one's eyes can irritate them further, so should be avoided.[8] Conditions such as blepharitis can often co-exist and paying particular attention to cleaning the eyelids morning and night with mild soaps and warm compresses can improve both conditions.[27]
Dry, drafty environments and those with smoke and dust should be avoided.[5] This includes avoiding hair dryers, heaters, air conditioners or fans, especially when these devices are directed toward the eyes.[8] Wearing glasses or directing gaze downward, for example, by lowering computer screens can be helpful to protect the eyes when aggravating environmental factors cannot be avoided.[8] Using a humidifier,[5][6] especially in the winter,[6] can help by adding moisture to the dry indoor air.[8][27]
For mild and moderate cases, supplemental lubrication is the most important part of treatment.[1]
Application of artificial tears every few hours[5] can provide temporary relief.
None of the commercially available artificial tear preparations include essential tear components such as epidermal growth factor, hepatocyte growth factor, fibronectin, neurotrophic growth factor, and vitamin A—all of which have been shown to play important roles in the maintenance of a healthy ocular surface epithelial milieu. Autologous serum eye drops contain these essential factors. However, there is some controversy regarding the efficacy of this treatment. At least one study[28] has demonstrated that this modality is more effective than artificial tears in a randomized control study.
Lubricating tear ointments can be used during the day, but they generally are used at bedtime due to poor vision after application.[1] They contain white petrolatum, mineral oil, and similar lubricants.[1] They serve as a lubricant and an emollient.[1] Application requires pulling down the eyelid and applying a small amount (0.25 in) inside.[1] Depending on the severity of the condition, it may be applied from every hour to just at bedtime.[1] It should never be used with contact lenses.[1] Specially designed glasses that form a moisture chamber around the eye may be used to create additional humidity.[8]
Inflammation occurring in response to tears film hypertonicity can be suppressed by mild topical steroids or with topical immunosuppressants such as Restasis (ciclosporin).[29][30] Elevated levels of tear NGF can be decreased with 0.1% prednisolone.[1]
Consumption of dark fleshed fish containing dietary omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a decreased incidence of dry eyes syndrome in women.[31] This finding is consistent with postulated biological mechanisms.[31] Early experimental work on omega-3 has shown promising results when used in a topical application[32] or given orally.[33] A randomized, double-masked study published in 2013 to evaluate the effects of a triglyceride of DHA (Omega-3; Brudy Sec 1.5), showed significant results compared to other methods that are being used.[34]
Topical cyclosporin (topical cyclosporin A, tCSA) 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion is an immunosuppressant.[1] The drug decreases surface inflammation.[8] In a trial involving 1200 people, Restasis increased tear production in 15% of people, compared to 5% with placebo.[7]
It should not be used while wearing contact lenses,[1] during eye infections[7] or in people with a history of herpes virus infections.[8] Side effects include burning sensation (common),[7] redness, discharge, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, itching, stinging, and blurred vision.[1][7] Long term use of cyclosporin at high doses is associated with an increased risk of cancer.[35][36]
Cheaper generic alternatives are available in some countries.[37]
A scleral lens is a large contact lens that rests on the sclera and creates a liquid-filled vault over the cornea. In dry eye sufferers this lens bathes the cornea, reducing blurred vision caused by dry eye and providing relief from the dry eye pain caused by the sensitive nerves in that area. The lens also protects the surface of the eye from further damage due to lack of tears, and allows for healing of the eye surface. Scleral lenses used for dry eye are oxygen permeable, and are generally filled with sterile saline. Periodically other optical solutions or autologous serum drops drawn from the wearer's own blood may be added as prescribed. Current scleral lenses cannot be worn overnight and must be sanitized between uses.
Pre-manufactured scleral lenses for dry eye patients can be fitted from a set of available lenses by using a trial and error process, which lasts over the course of days, weeks, or months. Newer technology now also allows highly precise custom fitted scleral lenses to be manufactured and milled from scratch after taking a non-invasive 3D digital image of a patient's eye using devices such as an Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner. Digital images can also be manipulated to incorporate vision correction and wavefront guided optics,[38] allowing most dry eye patients to achieve some level of vision improvement, with some users achieving 20/15 or better vision.[39] Previously, clouding was a periodic complaint of scleral lens wearers. However, this problem has been reduced by better fitting techniques and improved supplemental eye drop choices. Many GP and Scleral lenses are also treated with a Plasma Lens treatment prior to fitting in order to increase long term wettability and comfort. Lenses can then be retreated periodically, such as on an annual basis. [40]
Moisture chambers are protective eyewear that partially seal an area around the eye in order to retain moisture. Moisture chambers come in the form of single patches, goggles, glasses, or overnight wraps. Often they are foam lined. Some opaque versions have an insert that can be moistened or warmed and worn overnight. Transparent moisture chambers with good seals often have a foggy appearance due to the moisture trapped inside, so they should not be used for activities such as driving.
There are methods that allow both natural and artificial tears to stay longer.[8]
In each eye, there are two puncta[41] — little openings that drain tears into the tear ducts.[7] There are methods to partially or completely close the tear ducts.[8] This blocks the flow of tears into the nose, and thus more tears are available to the eyes.[5] Drainage into either one or both puncta in each eye can be blocked.
Punctal plugs are inserted into the puncta to block tear drainage.[7] For people who have not found dry eye relief with drugs, punctal plugs may help.[7] They are reserved for people with moderate or severe dry eye when other medical treatment has not been adequate.[7]
If punctal plugs are effective, thermal[8] or electric[1] cauterization of puncti can be performed. In thermal cauterization, a local anesthetic is used, and then a hot wire is applied.[8] This shrinks the drainage area tissues and causes scarring, which closes the tear duct.[8]
In severe cases of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, tarsorrhaphy may be performed where the eyelids are partially sewn together. This reduces the palpebral fissure (eyelid separation), ideally leading to a reduction in tear evaporation.[5]
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca usually is a chronic problem.[8] Its prognosis shows considerable variance, depending upon the severity of the condition.[1] Most patients have mild-to-moderate cases, and can be treated symptomatically with lubricants.[1] This provides an adequate relief of symptoms.[1]
When dry eyes symptoms are severe, they can interfere with quality of life.[7] People sometimes feel their vision blurs with use,[5] or severe irritation[5] to the point that they have trouble keeping their eyes open[7] or they may not be able to work or drive.[7]
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is relatively common within the United States, especially so in older patients.[1] Specifically, the persons most likely to be affected by dry eyes are those aged 40 or older.[8] Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is estimated to affect 10% to 20% of adults, with 1 to 4 million aged 65 to 84 affected in the United States.[42]
While persons with autoimmune diseases have a high likelihood of having dry eyes, most persons with dry eyes do not have an autoimmune disease.[8] Instances of Sjögren syndrome and keratoconjunctivitis sicca associated with it are present much more commonly in women, with a ratio of 9:1.[1] In addition, milder forms of keratoconjunctivitis sicca also are more common in women.[1] This is partly because hormonal changes,[8] such as those that occur in pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause,[8] can decrease tear production.[7]
In areas of the world where malnutrition is common, vitamin A deficiency is a common cause.[26] This is rare in the United States.[26]
Racial predilections do not exist for this disease.[1]
Among other animals, keratoconjunctivitis sicca occurs in dogs, cats, and horses.[4]
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is common in dogs. Most cases are caused by a genetic predisposition, but chronic conjunctivitis, canine distemper, and drugs such as sulfasalazine and trimethoprim-sulfonamide also cause the disease.[43] Symptoms include eye redness, a yellow or greenish discharge, ulceration of the cornea, pigmented cornea, and blood vessels on the cornea. Diagnosis is made by measuring tear production with a Schirmer tear test. Less than 15 milliliters of tears produced in a minute is abnormal.[43]
Tear replacers are a mainstay of treatment, preferably containing methylcellulose or carboxymethyl cellulose.[43] Ciclosporin stimulates tear production and acts as a suppressant on the immune-mediated processes that cause the disease. Topical antibiotics and corticosteroids are sometimes used to treat secondary infections and inflammation. A surgery known as parotid duct transposition is used in some extreme cases where medical treatment has not helped. This redirects the duct from the parotid salivary gland to the eye. Saliva replaces the tears. Dogs suffering from cherry eye should have the condition corrected to help prevent this disease.
Commonly affected breeds include:
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is uncommon in cats. Most cases seem to be caused by chronic conjunctivitis, especially secondary to feline herpesvirus.[43] Diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment are similar to those for dogs.
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