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Alan Beattie reported on Friday at the Financial Times Online that, “Brazil said on Thursday that it would suspend sanctions on US imports in retaliation for illegal American cotton subsidies, temporarily defusing one of the most contentious disputes in international trade.
“The deal will extend until 2012 a holding arrangement in which the US pays Brazilian farmers $147.3m a year and promises to cut subsidies in future. In return, Brazil will hold off imposing blocks on imports or ignoring patents and copyrights, which it is entitled to do after a World Trade Organisation panel declared the US cotton support programme illegal.
DTN Political Correspondent Jerry Hagstrom reported on Friday (link requires subscription) that, “As USDA officials and crop insurance executives prepared to meet in Kansas City Friday to discuss USDA’s final offer of a new crop insurance contract, Agriculture Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Jim Miller and Rep. Jerry Moran sparred Thursday over whether CBO will credit the farm bill baseline with $2 billion the Obama administration intends to repurpose from crop insurance to other programs.
(FarmPolicy.com Note: At an April 21 House Ag Committee hearing, Sec. Vilsack indicated in a response to a question regarding crop insurance and the baseline that, “As it relates to the baseline, just simply let me say that our hope is that we can work with the chairman and others on this committee and conserve and preserve these savings so that you all have the flexibility to do what you need to do as you begin to address the 2012 Farm Bill and Rural Development Bill with as much flexibility as you possibly need.” (Unofficial Farmpolicy.com transcript, at page 27)).
William Neuman reported on Friday at The New York Times Online that, “The Obama administration proposed new rules on Friday seeking to increase competition and rein in potentially unfair practices by large meatpackers and poultry processors. The move is aimed at helping small livestock and poultry farmers survive in an industry dominated by corporate giants.
“The rules could give farmers and ranchers new leverage in suing meat companies that they believe have treated them unfairly. They would end practices among cattle and hog buyers that may lower prices paid to farmers and feedlot owners. And they would set new protections for poultry farmers, who often must go deeply into debt to build the chicken houses needed to win contracts from processors.
The Times article noted that, “The regulatory move comes as the Agriculture and Justice Departments have been holding a series of public workshops to discuss allegations of anticompetitive behavior in agriculture.
Friday’s article added that, “Groups representing the meat industry criticized the proposed rules.
The AP reported on Friday that, “Perhaps the most significant provision in the new rules is one that makes it easier for farmers to file suits under the Packers and Stockyards Act, said Peter Carstensen, a law professor at the University of Wisconsin who has studied agriculture competition law for decades.
“Farmers who now sue under the act must show a company has not only harmed them but that it has hurt competition in the overall meat industry, Carstensen said.
Bob Keefe reported on Friday at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that, “The rules could have a significant impact on farmers in Georgia — the nation’s biggest poultry producer — and potentially affect how much consumers pay for chicken in the future.
The AJC article noted too that, “The proposed rule changes also raised a red flag at the Senate Agriculture Committee, where Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia is the ranking member.
Reuters news reported on Friday that, “Small-farm groups applauded the proposed rule. ‘As long as the companies can arbitrarily cut off deliveries of birds to contract growers or cancel growers’ contracts at any time, we will always be at the mercy of the companies’ whims,’ said Mike Weaver, president of the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias.
In other livestock related Farm Bill issues, Lyndsey Layton reported in yesterday’s Washington Post that, “Under the Obama administration and the 2008 farm bill passed by Congress, the USDA is shifting attention to small and mid-size farms, encouraging organic and sustainable agriculture, and investing in projects to bring locally grown meat and produce to consumers.
“The agency is promoting small meat producers in part by funding and approving more mobile slaughter units, staffing each one with a federal inspector, educating farmers and USDA employees about the units, and setting clear guidelines for farmers who want to build one. In December, the department set up a toll-free help line dedicated to small producers.
Alexandra Zavis reported on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times Online that, “With concern growing in Sacramento about the millions of Californians struggling to get sufficient nutrition, advocates for the poor had hoped for progress this year on recommendations to improve access to federal food stamps.
Tom Zeller Jr. reported on Friday at The New York Times Online that, “[P]ower generated by burning wood, plants and other organic material, which makes up 50 percent of all renewable energy produced in the United States, according to federal statistics, is facing increased scrutiny and opposition.
“That, critics say, is because it is not as climate-friendly as once thought, and the pollution it causes in the short run may outweigh its long-term benefits.
Mr. Zeller noted that, “Biomass proponents say it is a simple and proved renewable technology based on natural cycles. They acknowledge that burning wood and other organic matter releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere just as coal does, but point out that trees and plants also absorb the gas. If done carefully, and without overharvesting, they say, the damage to the climate can be offset.
“But opponents say achieving that sort of balance is almost impossible, and carbon-absorbing forests will ultimately be destroyed to feed a voracious biomass industry fueled inappropriately by clean-energy subsidies. They also argue that, like any incinerating operation, biomass plants generate all sorts of other pollution, including particulate matter. State and federal regulators are now puzzling over these arguments.
Erik Eckolm reported on Friday at The New York Times Online that, “The Obama administration has opened a broad campaign of enforcement against farmers who employ children and underpay workers, hiring hundreds of investigators and raising fines for labor and wage violators.
“But to make deep inroads, Congress would first have to change the law. A proposal to ban the hiring of 12- and 13-year-olds, cap working hours by 14- and 15-year-olds and keep teenagers out of hazardous jobs is gaining support in Congress. Some 91 representatives have co-sponsored the Care Act, put forth by Lucille Roybal-Allard, Democrat of California.
And Robert Rodriguez reported on Saturday at the Fresno Bee Online that, “Overtime pay after eight hours is the law for wage earners across California — except for those who do some of the hardest work, harvesting fruit and vegetables in the state’s fields and orchards.
“Now Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, is trying to change that.
Jonathan Weisman reported on Friday at the Washington Wire Blog (The Wall Street Journal) that, “President Barack Obama’s meeting next Wednesday with senators to get energy legislation back on track will likely include discussing a climate change component that caps carbon emissions only from electric utilities, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said today in an interview.
Mr. Weisman added that, “Sen. Lamar Alexander (R, Tenn.), who has expressed some support for controlling utility carbon emissions, coupled with expanded nuclear power, is also expected to attend, along with Sens. Kerry, Lieberman, Jeff Bingaman (D, N.M.) and Richard Lugar (R, Ind.).
“‘The president’s view is for inviting a wide range of people who have ideas.’ Emanuel said.
Ben Geman reported yesterday at The Hill’s Energy Blog that, “Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said Sunday that he sees 20 swing votes in play for including greenhouse gas limits in energy legislation that the White House and Senate Democratic leaders hope to advance this summer.
“Lieberman, appearing on CNN’s ‘State of the Union,’ [transcript] said there are 50 senators that want to put a price on emitting carbon, 30 against it and 20 members who are undecided.
“Murkowski instead touted bipartisan energy legislation that the Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved a year ago. It contains a suite of provisions to boost energy efficiency and alternative energy development but lacks carbon provisions,” The Hill update said.
The New York Times editorial board noted in today’s paper that, “To anyone watching the oil spew into the Gulf of Mexico, the argument for curbing this country’s appetite for fossil fuels could not be clearer. President Obama was right last week when he called on America to unify behind a ‘national mission’ to find alternative energy sources, sharply reduce its dependence on oil and cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
Scott Kilman repoted in today’s Wall Street Journal that, “Two years after the global food crisis peaked, grain shortages are turning into surpluses that could create their own problems.
“Some traders and economists are speculating that if the U.S. and world economies don’t heat up soon, surpluses could turn into price-depressing gluts. While cheap grain is good news for consumers and livestock producers, excessive supplies increase a government’s cost for farm subsidies and tend to ignite trade fights between the big farming powers.
The Journal article stated that, “With world grain production this year expected to exceed demand for a third consecutive year, many grain traders and farm economists are beginning to debate the prospects for two starkly different outlooks.

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Alan Beattie reported on Friday at the Financial Times Online that , “ Brazil said on Thursday that it would suspend sanctions on US imports in retaliation for illegal American cotton subsidies , temporarily defusing one of the most contentious disputes in international trade .
 “ The deal will extend until 2012 a holding arrangement in which the US pays Brazilian farmers $ 147.3 m a year and promises to cut subsidies in future . In return , Brazil will hold off imposing blocks on imports or ignoring patents and copyrights , which it is entitled to do after a World Trade Organisation panel declared the US cotton support programme illegal .
 DTN Political Correspondent Jerry Hagstrom reported on Friday ( link requires subscription ) that , “ As USDA officials and crop insurance executives prepared to meet in Kansas City Friday to discuss USDA ’s final offer of a new crop insurance contract , Agriculture Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Jim Miller and Rep. Jerry Moran sparred Thursday over whether CBO will credit the farm bill baseline with $ 2 billion the Obama administration intends to repurpose from crop insurance to other programs .
 ( FarmPolicy.com Note : At an April 21 House Ag Committee hearing , Sec . Vilsack indicated in a response to a question regarding crop insurance and the baseline that , “ As it relates to the baseline , just simply let me say that our hope is that we can work with the chairman and others on this committee and conserve and preserve these savings so that you all have the flexibility to do what you need to do as you begin to address the 2012 Farm Bill and Rural Development Bill with as much flexibility as you possibly need . ” ( Unofficial Farmpolicy.com transcript , at page 27 ) ) .
 William Neuman reported on Friday at The New York Times Online that , “ The Obama administration proposed new rules on Friday seeking to increase competition and rein in potentially unfair practices by large meatpackers and poultry processors . The move is aimed at helping small livestock and poultry farmers survive in an industry dominated by corporate giants .
 “ The rules could give farmers and ranchers new leverage in suing meat companies that they believe have treated them unfairly . They would end practices among cattle and hog buyers that may lower prices paid to farmers and feedlot owners . And they would set new protections for poultry farmers , who often must go deeply into debt to build the chicken houses needed to win contracts from processors .
 The Times article noted that , “ The regulatory move comes as the Agriculture and Justice Departments have been holding a series of public workshops to discuss allegations of anticompetitive behavior in agriculture .
 Friday ’s article added that , “ Groups representing the meat industry criticized the proposed rules .
 The AP reported on Friday that , “ Perhaps the most significant provision in the new rules is one that makes it easier for farmers to file suits under the Packers and Stockyards Act , said Peter Carstensen , a law professor at the University of Wisconsin who has studied agriculture competition law for decades .
 “ Farmers who now sue under the act must show a company has not only harmed them but that it has hurt competition in the overall meat industry , Carstensen said .
 Bob Keefe reported on Friday at the Atlanta Journal - Constitution that , “ The rules could have a significant impact on farmers in Georgia — the nation ’s biggest poultry producer — and potentially affect how much consumers pay for chicken in the future .
 The AJC article noted too that , “ The proposed rule changes also raised a red flag at the Senate Agriculture Committee , where Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia is the ranking member .
 Reuters news reported on Friday that , “ Small - farm groups applauded the proposed rule . ‘ As long as the companies can arbitrarily cut off deliveries of birds to contract growers or cancel growers ’ contracts at any time , we will always be at the mercy of the companies ’ whims , ’ said Mike Weaver , president of the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias .
 In other livestock related Farm Bill issues , Lyndsey Layton reported in yesterday ’s Washington Post that , “ Under the Obama administration and the 2008 farm bill passed by Congress , the USDA is shifting attention to small and mid - size farms , encouraging organic and sustainable agriculture , and investing in projects to bring locally grown meat and produce to consumers .
 “ The agency is promoting small meat producers in part by funding and approving more mobile slaughter units , staffing each one with a federal inspector , educating farmers and USDA employees about the units , and setting clear guidelines for farmers who want to build one . In December , the department set up a toll - free help line dedicated to small producers .
 Alexandra Zavis reported on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times Online that , “ With concern growing in Sacramento about the millions of Californians struggling to get sufficient nutrition , advocates for the poor had hoped for progress this year on recommendations to improve access to federal food stamps .
 Tom Zeller Jr. reported on Friday at The New York Times Online that , “ [ P]ower generated by burning wood , plants and other organic material , which makes up 50 percent of all renewable energy produced in the United States , according to federal statistics , is facing increased scrutiny and opposition .
 “ That , critics say , is because it is not as climate - friendly as once thought , and the pollution it causes in the short run may outweigh its long - term benefits .
 Mr. Zeller noted that , “ Biomass proponents say it is a simple and proved renewable technology based on natural cycles . They acknowledge that burning wood and other organic matter releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere just as coal does , but point out that trees and plants also absorb the gas . If done carefully , and without overharvesting , they say , the damage to the climate can be offset .
 “ But opponents say achieving that sort of balance is almost impossible , and carbon - absorbing forests will ultimately be destroyed to feed a voracious biomass industry fueled inappropriately by clean - energy subsidies . They also argue that , like any incinerating operation , biomass plants generate all sorts of other pollution , including particulate matter . State and federal regulators are now puzzling over these arguments .
 Erik Eckolm reported on Friday at The New York Times Online that , “ The Obama administration has opened a broad campaign of enforcement against farmers who employ children and underpay workers , hiring hundreds of investigators and raising fines for labor and wage violators .
 “ But to make deep inroads , Congress would first have to change the law . A proposal to ban the hiring of 12- and 13 - year - olds , cap working hours by 14- and 15 - year - olds and keep teenagers out of hazardous jobs is gaining support in Congress . Some 91 representatives have co - sponsored the Care Act , put forth by Lucille Roybal - Allard , Democrat of California .
 And Robert Rodriguez reported on Saturday at the Fresno Bee Online that , “ Overtime pay after eight hours is the law for wage earners across California — except for those who do some of the hardest work , harvesting fruit and vegetables in the state ’s fields and orchards .
 “ Now Sen. Dean Florez , D - Shafter , is trying to change that .
 Jonathan Weisman reported on Friday at the Washington Wire Blog ( The Wall Street Journal ) that , “ President Barack Obama ’s meeting next Wednesday with senators to get energy legislation back on track will likely include discussing a climate change component that caps carbon emissions only from electric utilities , White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said today in an interview .
 Mr. Weisman added that , “ Sen. Lamar Alexander ( R , Tenn. ) , who has expressed some support for controlling utility carbon emissions , coupled with expanded nuclear power , is also expected to attend , along with Sens . Kerry , Lieberman , Jeff Bingaman ( D , N.M. ) and Richard Lugar ( R , Ind. ) .
 “ ‘ The president ’s view is for inviting a wide range of people who have ideas . ’ Emanuel said .
 Ben Geman reported yesterday at The Hill ’s Energy Blog that , “ Sen. Joe Lieberman ( I - Conn. ) said Sunday that he sees 20 swing votes in play for including greenhouse gas limits in energy legislation that the White House and Senate Democratic leaders hope to advance this summer .
 “ Lieberman , appearing on CNN ’s ‘ State of the Union , ’ [ transcript ] said there are 50 senators that want to put a price on emitting carbon , 30 against it and 20 members who are undecided .
 “ Murkowski instead touted bipartisan energy legislation that the Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved a year ago . It contains a suite of provisions to boost energy efficiency and alternative energy development but lacks carbon provisions , ” The Hill update said .
 The New York Times editorial board noted in today ’s paper that , “ To anyone watching the oil spew into the Gulf of Mexico , the argument for curbing this country ’s appetite for fossil fuels could not be clearer . President Obama was right last week when he called on America to unify behind a ‘ national mission ’ to find alternative energy sources , sharply reduce its dependence on oil and cut its greenhouse gas emissions .
 Scott Kilman repoted in today ’s Wall Street Journal that , “ Two years after the global food crisis peaked , grain shortages are turning into surpluses that could create their own problems .
 “ Some traders and economists are speculating that if the U.S. and world economies do n’t heat up soon , surpluses could turn into price - depressing gluts . While cheap grain is good news for consumers and livestock producers , excessive supplies increase a government ’s cost for farm subsidies and tend to ignite trade fights between the big farming powers .
 The Journal article stated that , “ With world grain production this year expected to exceed demand for a third consecutive year , many grain traders and farm economists are beginning to debate the prospects for two starkly different outlooks .


text: Abstract: In a recent contribution [Phys. Rev. B 81, 165104 (2010)] fermionic Projected Entangled-Pair States (PEPS) were used to approximate the ground state of free and interacting spinless fermion models, as well as the $t$-$J$ model. This paper revisits these three models in the presence of an additional next-nearest hopping amplitude in the Hamiltonian. First we explain how to account for next-nearest neighbor Hamiltonian terms in the context of fermionic PEPS algorithms based on simulating time evolution. Then we present benchmark calculations for the three models of fermions, and compare our results against analytical, mean-field, and variational Monte Carlo results, respectively. Consistent with previous computations restricted to nearest-neighbor Hamiltonians, we systematically obtain more accurate (or better converged) results for gapped phases than for gapless ones.

tokenized: Abstract : In a recent contribution [ Phys . Rev. B 81 , 165104 ( 2010 ) ] fermionic Projected Entangled - Pair States ( PEPS ) were used to approximate the ground state of free and interacting spinless fermion models , as well as the $ t$-$J$ model . This paper revisits these three models in the presence of an additional next - nearest hopping amplitude in the Hamiltonian . First we explain how to account for next - nearest neighbor Hamiltonian terms in the context of fermionic PEPS algorithms based on simulating time evolution . Then we present benchmark calculations for the three models of fermions , and compare our results against analytical , mean - field , and variational Monte Carlo results , respectively . Consistent with previous computations restricted to nearest - neighbor Hamiltonians , we systematically obtain more accurate ( or better converged ) results for gapped phases than for gapless ones .


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I'd like to see it return. I've been speaking to the team about it. Will investigate this as I don;t believe Brawl has been implemented since the infinitization update.
remember that "Robocraft Royale" map you devs have sitting around someplace?

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I 'd like to see it return . I 've been speaking to the team about it . Will investigate this as I don;t believe Brawl has been implemented since the infinitization update .
 remember that " Robocraft Royale " map you devs have sitting around someplace ?


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What is it, what does it do? – A VPN is often described a secure tunnel for your online traffic. It encrypts your transmissions and protects data, your passwords and things like usernames. Vital if you are serious about protecting your stuff!
You can install a VPN on pretty much any device capable of accessing the Internet, your laptop, desktop, tablet and smartphone for example.
Sounds complicated! – It really isn’t, there are a host of providers out there, with easy to follow applications and installation wizards. My personal favourite is Express VPN other options are of course available!
How much does it cost? – The cost varies, my own experience is that the more you pay the greater options and functionality you have. I would recommend you do not use free services, ask yourself, why would anyone offer to take care of your data for free?
Why would you use it? – If you value your security and privacy this really is a no brainer. It’s particularly useful if you have to access public WiFi as it stops the snoopers and cyber criminals.
If you use the Web to find information you can also appear to be in another country. This is particularly useful if you wish to avoid EU-GDPR restrictions and ‘Right to be Forgotten’ issues which apply within the European Union. In other words you might find more information if you are on a non European IP address.
Holiday abroad and want to watch BBC iPlayer or similar services? You can use a VPN to get access. Although increasingly service providers are recognising VPN servers and blocking them.

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What is it , what does it do ? – A VPN is often described a secure tunnel for your online traffic . It encrypts your transmissions and protects data , your passwords and things like usernames . Vital if you are serious about protecting your stuff !
 You can install a VPN on pretty much any device capable of accessing the Internet , your laptop , desktop , tablet and smartphone for example .
 Sounds complicated ! – It really is n’t , there are a host of providers out there , with easy to follow applications and installation wizards . My personal favourite is Express VPN other options are of course available !
 How much does it cost ? – The cost varies , my own experience is that the more you pay the greater options and functionality you have . I would recommend you do not use free services , ask yourself , why would anyone offer to take care of your data for free ?
 Why would you use it ? – If you value your security and privacy this really is a no brainer . It ’s particularly useful if you have to access public WiFi as it stops the snoopers and cyber criminals .
 If you use the Web to find information you can also appear to be in another country . This is particularly useful if you wish to avoid EU - GDPR restrictions and ‘ Right to be Forgotten ’ issues which apply within the European Union . In other words you might find more information if you are on a non European IP address .
 Holiday abroad and want to watch BBC iPlayer or similar services ? You can use a VPN to get access . Although increasingly service providers are recognising VPN servers and blocking them .


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Over time, she revealed the depth of her guilt and sadness and I realized that it was going to take her a long time to heal.One night, we sat down with a bottle of wine and I naively said, "Please, don't feel guilty".Having social references in common may sound like a small thing but it can be surprisingly important.At e Harmony, we know that shared values and personality traits are the things that really matter when it comes to being compatible long-term but interests do play a part.They were looking for the words or phrases that could best predict, for example, whether someone was male or female, which explains why many of the results are pretty stereotypical (i.e.
Health and ageing won’t be a pressing concern for many younger men dating older women but, if you’re looking for a long-term relationship, they’re good to be aware of.She may be just looking for a fling with someone carefree who isn’t looking for something serious. But if you’re looking for something a little more serious, make this clear from the outset.It’s best to be honest and avoid heartbreak further down the line.If your intentions for dating older women are genuine, you won’t have a problem.
She’ll appreciate you for who you really are and be honest with you.
The Different Ways Men And Women Talk On Facebook Popular.

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Over time , she revealed the depth of her guilt and sadness and I realized that it was going to take her a long time to heal . One night , we sat down with a bottle of wine and I naively said , " Please , do n't feel guilty" . Having social references in common may sound like a small thing but it can be surprisingly important . At e Harmony , we know that shared values and personality traits are the things that really matter when it comes to being compatible long - term but interests do play a part . They were looking for the words or phrases that could best predict , for example , whether someone was male or female , which explains why many of the results are pretty stereotypical ( i.e.
 Health and ageing wo n’t be a pressing concern for many younger men dating older women but , if you ’re looking for a long - term relationship , they ’re good to be aware of . She may be just looking for a fling with someone carefree who is n’t looking for something serious . But if you ’re looking for something a little more serious , make this clear from the outset . It ’s best to be honest and avoid heartbreak further down the line . If your intentions for dating older women are genuine , you wo n’t have a problem .
 She ’ll appreciate you for who you really are and be honest with you .
 The Different Ways Men And Women Talk On Facebook Popular .


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It’s a continuation of a trend they have seen over the last several years.
“It’s been almost three years of nothing but above normal temperatures for the most part,” Zierden told the Bradenton Herald in a phone inteview Monday.
He noted that the last 21 consecutive months have all been warmer than what is considered normal.
Tampa is one of the weather stations showing a record warm ranking, according to a second tweet from Zierden.
According to the Florida Climate Center, the average temperature in Tampa during November was 72.1 degrees, three degrees warmer than normal.
Most of the state exhibited a similar, warmer-than-normal trend.
“All of that is consistent with what other parts of the world have seen and what we expect with climate change, and so I would certainly think climate change has its fingerprints on the recent trend of above-normal temperatures,” Zierden said.
In Manatee County, there were nine record-setting high temperatures through November, according to NCEI daily weather records. Six days through November tied for record- high temperatures.
However, Zierden cautioned, just because the average temperatures have been warmer doesn’t mean Florida won’t see cold snaps this winter.
Across the country, it’s been an above-average year for temperatures, the report from the National Centers for Environmental Information shows.
The year-to-date U.S. average temperature, 56.4 degrees, was the third warmest on record. That’s 2.61 degrees above the 20th century average, according to the NCEI.
The warmest year on record for the U.S. was 2012, when the average temperature through November was 57.04 degrees, NCEI archives show.
Spectrum Bay News 9 Meteorologist Josh Linker said average temperatures will likely remain above average at least through Christmas, but just by a couple of degrees each day. Temperatures, however, return to average for the last few days of the year.
Linker said December is currently averaging less than 1 degree above normal, due in part to a recent week of cooler weather.

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It ’s a continuation of a trend they have seen over the last several years .
 “ It ’s been almost three years of nothing but above normal temperatures for the most part , ” Zierden told the Bradenton Herald in a phone inteview Monday .
 He noted that the last 21 consecutive months have all been warmer than what is considered normal .
 Tampa is one of the weather stations showing a record warm ranking , according to a second tweet from Zierden .
 According to the Florida Climate Center , the average temperature in Tampa during November was 72.1 degrees , three degrees warmer than normal .
 Most of the state exhibited a similar , warmer - than - normal trend .
 “ All of that is consistent with what other parts of the world have seen and what we expect with climate change , and so I would certainly think climate change has its fingerprints on the recent trend of above - normal temperatures , ” Zierden said .
 In Manatee County , there were nine record - setting high temperatures through November , according to NCEI daily weather records . Six days through November tied for record- high temperatures .
 However , Zierden cautioned , just because the average temperatures have been warmer does n’t mean Florida wo n’t see cold snaps this winter .
 Across the country , it ’s been an above - average year for temperatures , the report from the National Centers for Environmental Information shows .
 The year - to - date U.S. average temperature , 56.4 degrees , was the third warmest on record . That ’s 2.61 degrees above the 20th century average , according to the NCEI .
 The warmest year on record for the U.S. was 2012 , when the average temperature through November was 57.04 degrees , NCEI archives show .
 Spectrum Bay News 9 Meteorologist Josh Linker said average temperatures will likely remain above average at least through Christmas , but just by a couple of degrees each day . Temperatures , however , return to average for the last few days of the year .
 Linker said December is currently averaging less than 1 degree above normal , due in part to a recent week of cooler weather .


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The first South African surrogate babies - triplets at that - were born on 1 October 1987. The surrogate in this case was the 48-year-old mother of a young woman, who was unable to carry a child to term after removal of her uterus. The future of surrogate motherhood is still uncertain in most countries as very few legislatures have addressed the issue directly. Legal precedents are limited and common law principles do not provide adequate answers to the problems surrounding surrogate motherhood. For the purpose of this article, the de jure situation of surrogate motherhood in the United States of America, Britain and Australia will be examined as either their legislatures, or their courts, or both, have been active in this field.
The draft convention on the hotelkeeper's contract: an exercise in the unification of private law?
In spite of the fact that the Draft Convention on the Hotelkeeper's Contract is only a draft which has not yet been adopted by an international diplomatic conference, the period 1986-1988 has been earmarked for its adoption. After that, it will only be a matter of time before the Final Convention is adopted. South Africa will then have to decide whether or not to adopt the Convention as part of its law. In order to take the correct decision, the contents of the Draft ought by then to have been studied in order to determine whether they are compatible with South African law on this point and, if there are any deviations, whether these are fatal from a South African legal perspective. This modus operandi is consistent with state practice. States evaluate treaties and other international instruments by comparing them to related aspects in their own national systems. If this study in compatibility proves to be in their interest, they will accept these treaties as law either with some clearly indicated reservations or unreservedly. This article is a study on the compatibility between the Draft Convention and the South African law on this point.
The role of legal education in a changed South African society is going to be both important and multifaceted. The ingenuity of legal educators (and that of the legal profession as a whole) will be required to devise the fundamental restructuring of administrative units that change will entail. The burden shall be to actively challenge the notion that legal education is, or should be, aimed at producing persons destined solely for legal practice. The consequent increase in the demand for a legal education will place a great strain on the resources available to legal educators. The traditional mode of providing a legal education, may need re-examination, with perhaps a greater emphasis on distance teaching of law. Even in relation to our role as trainers of students destined for legal practice, we shall need to devise new approaches to legal education that will result in the production of well-rounded educated persons. Whatever the outcome, the experience of Papua New Guinea suggests that the resultant law reforming activity needs to be sustained.
The purpose of this article is to elucidate the meaning of the concept of "permanent sovereignty over wealth and natural resources" as formulated by the UN General Assembly resolutions. From the point of view of public international law, it is of interest to ascertain the legal status and effect of this concept. An attempt will be made to answer the question whether the concept of "permanent sovereignty over wealth and natural resources" means anything more than a reference to the sovereign state's right of nationalisation or expropriation of foreign property rights located within its territorial jurisdiction.
Today, the area of drugs and drug product liability is a complex, ever changing synthesis of medicine and the law. Drugs are now recognised as inherently dangerous with potential for causing harm. The majority of today's prescription drugs hardly existed twenty years ago. In this age of chemotherapy, masses of the population are vaccinated or innoculated against diseases, and few, if any, individuals, do not at some time or another make use of medical prescriptions. It is then only to be expected that courts will at one time or another be flooded with cases of alleged injuries suffered from the use of such drugs. Such an avalanche of litigation did occur in the United States of America, but did not materialise in Commonwealth jurisdictions.There appears to be no legal obligation on medical practitioners to report any adverse drug reactions, and the data on reported incidents must be considered incomplete. A number of reasons may be advanced for this lack of reporting.
Of the legal systems of the former three High Commission Territories in Southern Africa, that of Lesotho lies in between that of Swaziland with its strict dualism and that of Botswana which, though still dualist, shows overt signs of developing into a unified system. Of the three countries, Lesotho has by far the most involved set of internal conflict rules which, unlike the position in Botswana and Swaziland, have, for the most part, been formulated by the superior courts. On the other hand, of the three countries Lesotho has progressed farthest in the direction of a unified court structure. This is of the greatest importance as history elsewhere has shown that a unified judiciary leads towards unification of law. However, unification is not something which should, or indeed could, be forced upon the public. It is a long-term endeavour which depends for its successful outcome upon a carefully planned law reform programme which seeks community participation and support.
How customary is African customary law?

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The first South African surrogate babies - triplets at that - were born on 1 October 1987 . The surrogate in this case was the 48 - year - old mother of a young woman , who was unable to carry a child to term after removal of her uterus . The future of surrogate motherhood is still uncertain in most countries as very few legislatures have addressed the issue directly . Legal precedents are limited and common law principles do not provide adequate answers to the problems surrounding surrogate motherhood . For the purpose of this article , the de jure situation of surrogate motherhood in the United States of America , Britain and Australia will be examined as either their legislatures , or their courts , or both , have been active in this field .
 The draft convention on the hotelkeeper's contract : an exercise in the unification of private law ?
 In spite of the fact that the Draft Convention on the Hotelkeeper's Contract is only a draft which has not yet been adopted by an international diplomatic conference , the period 1986 - 1988 has been earmarked for its adoption . After that , it will only be a matter of time before the Final Convention is adopted . South Africa will then have to decide whether or not to adopt the Convention as part of its law . In order to take the correct decision , the contents of the Draft ought by then to have been studied in order to determine whether they are compatible with South African law on this point and , if there are any deviations , whether these are fatal from a South African legal perspective . This modus operandi is consistent with state practice . States evaluate treaties and other international instruments by comparing them to related aspects in their own national systems . If this study in compatibility proves to be in their interest , they will accept these treaties as law either with some clearly indicated reservations or unreservedly . This article is a study on the compatibility between the Draft Convention and the South African law on this point .
 The role of legal education in a changed South African society is going to be both important and multifaceted . The ingenuity of legal educators ( and that of the legal profession as a whole ) will be required to devise the fundamental restructuring of administrative units that change will entail . The burden shall be to actively challenge the notion that legal education is , or should be , aimed at producing persons destined solely for legal practice . The consequent increase in the demand for a legal education will place a great strain on the resources available to legal educators . The traditional mode of providing a legal education , may need re - examination , with perhaps a greater emphasis on distance teaching of law . Even in relation to our role as trainers of students destined for legal practice , we shall need to devise new approaches to legal education that will result in the production of well - rounded educated persons . Whatever the outcome , the experience of Papua New Guinea suggests that the resultant law reforming activity needs to be sustained .
 The purpose of this article is to elucidate the meaning of the concept of " permanent sovereignty over wealth and natural resources " as formulated by the UN General Assembly resolutions . From the point of view of public international law , it is of interest to ascertain the legal status and effect of this concept . An attempt will be made to answer the question whether the concept of " permanent sovereignty over wealth and natural resources " means anything more than a reference to the sovereign state's right of nationalisation or expropriation of foreign property rights located within its territorial jurisdiction .
 Today , the area of drugs and drug product liability is a complex , ever changing synthesis of medicine and the law . Drugs are now recognised as inherently dangerous with potential for causing harm . The majority of today's prescription drugs hardly existed twenty years ago . In this age of chemotherapy , masses of the population are vaccinated or innoculated against diseases , and few , if any , individuals , do not at some time or another make use of medical prescriptions . It is then only to be expected that courts will at one time or another be flooded with cases of alleged injuries suffered from the use of such drugs . Such an avalanche of litigation did occur in the United States of America , but did not materialise in Commonwealth jurisdictions . There appears to be no legal obligation on medical practitioners to report any adverse drug reactions , and the data on reported incidents must be considered incomplete . A number of reasons may be advanced for this lack of reporting .
 Of the legal systems of the former three High Commission Territories in Southern Africa , that of Lesotho lies in between that of Swaziland with its strict dualism and that of Botswana which , though still dualist , shows overt signs of developing into a unified system . Of the three countries , Lesotho has by far the most involved set of internal conflict rules which , unlike the position in Botswana and Swaziland , have , for the most part , been formulated by the superior courts . On the other hand , of the three countries Lesotho has progressed farthest in the direction of a unified court structure . This is of the greatest importance as history elsewhere has shown that a unified judiciary leads towards unification of law . However , unification is not something which should , or indeed could , be forced upon the public . It is a long - term endeavour which depends for its successful outcome upon a carefully planned law reform programme which seeks community participation and support .
 How customary is African customary law ?


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Doris and her late husband Buddy Williams co-founded Merrifield Garden Center in the spring of 1971 with their good friends and neighbors, Bob and Billie Jean Warhurst. Over the years, Doris has literally done it all, helping customers, purchasing products for the store, designing the store layout and even stocking the shelves.
Today you’ll find Doris doing exactly what she’s been doing since 1971: Coaching our team on delivering great customer service and teaching the time-honored values that make Merrifield Garden Center the company that it is today. She also continues to work closely with vendors to select quality products to bring into the garden center. In her free time, Doris enjoys spending time with family and her horses on her farm in Waterford, Virginia.

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Doris and her late husband Buddy Williams co - founded Merrifield Garden Center in the spring of 1971 with their good friends and neighbors , Bob and Billie Jean Warhurst . Over the years , Doris has literally done it all , helping customers , purchasing products for the store , designing the store layout and even stocking the shelves .
 Today you ’ll find Doris doing exactly what she ’s been doing since 1971 : Coaching our team on delivering great customer service and teaching the time - honored values that make Merrifield Garden Center the company that it is today . She also continues to work closely with vendors to select quality products to bring into the garden center . In her free time , Doris enjoys spending time with family and her horses on her farm in Waterford , Virginia .


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Headboards come with matching pipping and buttoning as standard. We can also work with a customer’s own fabric so get in touch through our bespoke option if you’d like to discuss this.
Bespoke: We work closely with local joiners to produce our headboards frames so we are more than happy to discuss bespoke commissions, we can help to design headboard shapes or advice on colour combinations as well as working to your own specific dimensions. Feel free to get in touch through the bespoke section of our website.

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Headboards come with matching pipping and buttoning as standard . We can also work with a customer ’s own fabric so get in touch through our bespoke option if you ’d like to discuss this .
 Bespoke : We work closely with local joiners to produce our headboards frames so we are more than happy to discuss bespoke commissions , we can help to design headboard shapes or advice on colour combinations as well as working to your own specific dimensions . Feel free to get in touch through the bespoke section of our website .


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Bryan and Sue both grew up in Detroit Lakes and attended Concordia College in Moorhead. They began dating not long after they started working together at Fair Hills Resort. Sue earned a teaching degree and Bryan was a plumber, but they decided to pursue the hospitality industry. They became managers of a hotel in Grand Marais. After a year, they realized resorting was what they really wanted to do. They fell in love with Eagle Nest Lodge on Lake Cut Foot Sioux, purchasing it in 1994.
Eagle Nest Lodge was established in 1924 and has had multiple owners. The resort now boasts 14 log cabins, many of which have been remodeled or built in the Harris’ 24 years as owners. Bryan and Sue also own Eagle Nest Log Homes, which provides the milled logs for new cabins. The couple incorporates many small touches for their guests, from a weekly ice cream social to writing “good morning” notes on birch bark tied to the Sunday paper. They host weddings, receptions, graduation parties, retreats and family reunions.
Both Sue and Bryan are active in their communities and church. Bryan has served on the board of directors for the Minnesota Resort & Campground Association for many years and was president in 2014.

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Bryan and Sue both grew up in Detroit Lakes and attended Concordia College in Moorhead . They began dating not long after they started working together at Fair Hills Resort . Sue earned a teaching degree and Bryan was a plumber , but they decided to pursue the hospitality industry . They became managers of a hotel in Grand Marais . After a year , they realized resorting was what they really wanted to do . They fell in love with Eagle Nest Lodge on Lake Cut Foot Sioux , purchasing it in 1994 .
 Eagle Nest Lodge was established in 1924 and has had multiple owners . The resort now boasts 14 log cabins , many of which have been remodeled or built in the Harris ’ 24 years as owners . Bryan and Sue also own Eagle Nest Log Homes , which provides the milled logs for new cabins . The couple incorporates many small touches for their guests , from a weekly ice cream social to writing “ good morning ” notes on birch bark tied to the Sunday paper . They host weddings , receptions , graduation parties , retreats and family reunions .
 Both Sue and Bryan are active in their communities and church . Bryan has served on the board of directors for the Minnesota Resort & Campground Association for many years and was president in 2014 .


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Just a few of the new washi tape designs in stock!
Have you been bitten by the washi tape bug? We certainly have and can't help ourselves from stocking the Shoppe with lots of colors and patterns of washi tape.
So, what is washi tape? Washi tape has its origins in Japan and refers to tapes made from Japanese rice paper. Over the past few years the term has expanded to include decorative paper tape that comes in a wide variety of manufacturers, widths, colors and patterns.
So , what can you do with washi tape? Washi tape can be used in a variety of ways - from the simple envelope embellishment on a birthday card to a friend to more complex mixed media projects.
Above are just a couple of the pins that we have on our "Wonderful Washi" Pinterest Board. Click here for more inspiration.
Mona Lisa made with solid color washi tape (displayed at CHA 2016 by Little B).
At CHA this past January, Little B displayed a wide assortment of solid colored paper tape. What a great way to do paper mosaic crafts, especially with kids. By using paper tape it eliminates the need for messy glue. Check out our Paper Mosaic Pinterest Board for more inspiration. Once you are inspired, stop by P&P to pick up some supplies. We just got a ton of colors of the solid tape in stock and it's priced at only $2 a roll. Plus, don't forget to share with us what creative project you made!

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Just a few of the new washi tape designs in stock !
 Have you been bitten by the washi tape bug ? We certainly have and ca n't help ourselves from stocking the Shoppe with lots of colors and patterns of washi tape .
 So , what is washi tape ? Washi tape has its origins in Japan and refers to tapes made from Japanese rice paper . Over the past few years the term has expanded to include decorative paper tape that comes in a wide variety of manufacturers , widths , colors and patterns .
 So , what can you do with washi tape ? Washi tape can be used in a variety of ways - from the simple envelope embellishment on a birthday card to a friend to more complex mixed media projects .
 Above are just a couple of the pins that we have on our " Wonderful Washi " Pinterest Board . Click here for more inspiration .
 Mona Lisa made with solid color washi tape ( displayed at CHA 2016 by Little B ) .
 At CHA this past January , Little B displayed a wide assortment of solid colored paper tape . What a great way to do paper mosaic crafts , especially with kids . By using paper tape it eliminates the need for messy glue . Check out our Paper Mosaic Pinterest Board for more inspiration . Once you are inspired , stop by P&P to pick up some supplies . We just got a ton of colors of the solid tape in stock and it 's priced at only $ 2 a roll . Plus , do n't forget to share with us what creative project you made !


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Glossopharyngeal breathing (GPB) is a technique useful in patients with a reduced vital capacity owing to respiratory muscle paralysis, for example following poliomyelitis or in tetraplegic. It is a trick movement that was first described by Dail (1951) when patients with poliomyelitis were observed to be gulping air into their lungs. It was this gulping action that gave the technique the name 'frog breathing'.
Glossopharyngeal breathing is a form of positive pressure ventilation produced by the patient's voluntary muscles where boluses of air are forced into the lungs. Paralyzed patients dependent on a mechanical ventilator may be able to use GPB continuously, other than during sleep, to substitute the mechanical ventilation. The most common use of GPB is in patients who are able to breathe spontaneously but whose power to cough and clear secretions is inadequate. The technique may enable these patients to shout to attract attention and it may help to maintain or improve lung and chest wall compliance (Dail et al 1955).
To breathe in, a series of pumping strokes is produced by action of the lips, tongue, soft palate, pharynx and larynx. Air is held in the chest by the larynx which acts as a valve as the mouth is opened for the next gulp. Before starting to teach a patient glossopharyngeal breathing it is helpful for him to inflate his chest using an intermittent positive pressure ventilator with a mouthpiece. He can practice holding the breath while removing the mouthpiece and avoiding escape of air through the larynx or nose. The most important step in learning GPB is the up and down movement of the cricoid cartilage while keeping the jaw still. The patient can practice by watching the movement in a mirror and feeling the cartilage with his fingers.
This sequence should be practised slowly at first and then gradually speeded up until the movement flows. A leak of air may occur through the nose and, until it is prevented by the soft palate, a nose dip may be required.
The next stage is to take a maximum breath in and, while holding this breath, to add several glossopharyngeal gulps, to augment the vital capacity. When correct, the patient will feel his chest filling with air, and the physiotherapist can test the 'GPB vital capacity' by putting a mouthpiece attached to the expiratory limb of a Wright's respirometer in the patient's mouth before he exhales.
The respirometer can be used to measure the volume per gulp; the patient will require less effort and reach his maximum capacity more quickly if he develops a bigger volume per gulp. A study by Kelleher & Parida (1957) reported a group of patients in whom the average volume per gulp varied from 25-120 ml, and when teaching GPB an attempt should be made to achieve at least 60 ml per gulp. When used for clearance of secretions, 10-20 gulps may be required to obtain a maximal vital capacity, but if GPB is being used continuously as a substitute for normal tidal breathing approximately 6-8 gulps may be taken before breathing out.
Glossopharyngeal breathing would normally be taught with the patient in a comfortable sitting position, but when mastered should be practiced in positions useful for the patient to clear his bronchial secretions. After filling his chest to capacity he signals to the physiotherapist who compresses his chest as he lets the air out The patient may have sufficient muscle power to apply compression himself or carers can be taught to give assistance.
GPB is learnt easily by some patients, but others need time and patience to acquire this skill and must be motivated to practise frequently during the learning period. It is a valuable technique to consider when treating tetraplegic or poliomyelitis patients with a vital capacity of less man 2 litres. Instruction can begin when the patient has reached a stable condition, but it is inappropriate in the acute phase or during an acute chest infection. When successfully learnt it is invaluable during a period of chest infection to assist in the clearance of secretions. For a patient with a chest infection nursed in a 'tank' ventilator ('iron lung'), assisted coughing (Higgens 1966) may be more effective if the patient uses GPB to augment the inspiratory volume received from the ventilator before chest compression is applied.
It is possible to teach Glossopharyngeal breathing to patients with an uncuffed tracheostomy tube, provided there is an effective seal round the tube to avoid air leaks.
Glossopharyngeal breathing should not be attempted in patients with neuromuscular disorders affecting swallowing, and, in patients with a progressive disorder, intermittent positive pressure breathing ( I P P B ) may be more appropriate than GPB. The technique is contraindicated in patients with airflow obstruction or pulmonary disease.
François Maltais "Glossopharyngeal-Breathing", American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 184, No. 3 (2011), pp. 381.
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care. GPB.
Clarence W. Dail. “GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL-BREATHING” BY PARALYZED PATIENTS. Calif Med. Sep 1951; 75(3): 217–218.

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Glossopharyngeal breathing ( GPB ) is a technique useful in patients with a reduced vital capacity owing to respiratory muscle paralysis , for example following poliomyelitis or in tetraplegic . It is a trick movement that was first described by Dail ( 1951 ) when patients with poliomyelitis were observed to be gulping air into their lungs . It was this gulping action that gave the technique the name ' frog breathing ' .
 Glossopharyngeal breathing is a form of positive pressure ventilation produced by the patient 's voluntary muscles where boluses of air are forced into the lungs . Paralyzed patients dependent on a mechanical ventilator may be able to use GPB continuously , other than during sleep , to substitute the mechanical ventilation . The most common use of GPB is in patients who are able to breathe spontaneously but whose power to cough and clear secretions is inadequate . The technique may enable these patients to shout to attract attention and it may help to maintain or improve lung and chest wall compliance ( Dail et al 1955 ) .
 To breathe in , a series of pumping strokes is produced by action of the lips , tongue , soft palate , pharynx and larynx . Air is held in the chest by the larynx which acts as a valve as the mouth is opened for the next gulp . Before starting to teach a patient glossopharyngeal breathing it is helpful for him to inflate his chest using an intermittent positive pressure ventilator with a mouthpiece . He can practice holding the breath while removing the mouthpiece and avoiding escape of air through the larynx or nose . The most important step in learning GPB is the up and down movement of the cricoid cartilage while keeping the jaw still . The patient can practice by watching the movement in a mirror and feeling the cartilage with his fingers .
 This sequence should be practised slowly at first and then gradually speeded up until the movement flows . A leak of air may occur through the nose and , until it is prevented by the soft palate , a nose dip may be required .
 The next stage is to take a maximum breath in and , while holding this breath , to add several glossopharyngeal gulps , to augment the vital capacity . When correct , the patient will feel his chest filling with air , and the physiotherapist can test the ' GPB vital capacity ' by putting a mouthpiece attached to the expiratory limb of a Wright 's respirometer in the patient 's mouth before he exhales .
 The respirometer can be used to measure the volume per gulp ; the patient will require less effort and reach his maximum capacity more quickly if he develops a bigger volume per gulp . A study by Kelleher & Parida ( 1957 ) reported a group of patients in whom the average volume per gulp varied from 25 - 120 ml , and when teaching GPB an attempt should be made to achieve at least 60 ml per gulp . When used for clearance of secretions , 10 - 20 gulps may be required to obtain a maximal vital capacity , but if GPB is being used continuously as a substitute for normal tidal breathing approximately 6 - 8 gulps may be taken before breathing out .
 Glossopharyngeal breathing would normally be taught with the patient in a comfortable sitting position , but when mastered should be practiced in positions useful for the patient to clear his bronchial secretions . After filling his chest to capacity he signals to the physiotherapist who compresses his chest as he lets the air out The patient may have sufficient muscle power to apply compression himself or carers can be taught to give assistance .
 GPB is learnt easily by some patients , but others need time and patience to acquire this skill and must be motivated to practise frequently during the learning period . It is a valuable technique to consider when treating tetraplegic or poliomyelitis patients with a vital capacity of less man 2 litres . Instruction can begin when the patient has reached a stable condition , but it is inappropriate in the acute phase or during an acute chest infection . When successfully learnt it is invaluable during a period of chest infection to assist in the clearance of secretions . For a patient with a chest infection nursed in a ' tank ' ventilator ( ' iron lung ' ) , assisted coughing ( Higgens 1966 ) may be more effective if the patient uses GPB to augment the inspiratory volume received from the ventilator before chest compression is applied .
 It is possible to teach Glossopharyngeal breathing to patients with an uncuffed tracheostomy tube , provided there is an effective seal round the tube to avoid air leaks .
 Glossopharyngeal breathing should not be attempted in patients with neuromuscular disorders affecting swallowing , and , in patients with a progressive disorder , intermittent positive pressure breathing ( I P P B ) may be more appropriate than GPB . The technique is contraindicated in patients with airflow obstruction or pulmonary disease .
 François Maltais " Glossopharyngeal - Breathing " , American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , Vol . 184 , No . 3 ( 2011 ) , pp . 381 .
 Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care . GPB .
 Clarence W. Dail . “ GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL - BREATHING ” BY PARALYZED PATIENTS . Calif Med . Sep 1951 ; 75(3 ): 217–218 .


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Things I liked: Great for sighting in & target practice!
What others should know: Get these in bulk & save even more!
Things I liked: Great product. Use it with my GAmo P25, and my John Wayne colt replica. No complaints. They shoot great with this pellet.

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Things I liked : Great for sighting in & target practice !
 What others should know : Get these in bulk & save even more !
 Things I liked : Great product . Use it with my GAmo P25 , and my John Wayne colt replica . No complaints . They shoot great with this pellet .