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The facts described in the urgent appeal are illustrative of a pattern of widespread and systematic use of torture and ill-treatment against Palestinian detainees, including residents of the Gaza Strip, held in Israeli custody. This widespread practice, in violation of the absolute prohibition on torture and ill-treatment under international law, is emboldened by Israel's flawed legal and judicial system, which enables rather than deters the use of torture and ill-treatment, through systemically failing to hold perpetrators to legal account. For example, of the 19 complaints of torture and ill treatment submitted to the competent investigative authorities from these organizations urgent appeal, just three fact-finding investigations were opened, and two of these have been closed without charges filed. To date, not one indictment has been issued, and no progress has been observed in the “pending” cases. It must be noted that this is astonishingly unremarkable: after the submission of at least 1,100 complaints to the Inspector for Interrogee Complaints since 2001, the agency only very recently opened its first criminal investigation.
Since the start of its military occupation in 1967, Israel has used imprisonment of members of the Palestinian community as a political tool to repress and maintain control over Palestinian society, in particular individuals engaged in resisting the occupation. A documented pattern of widespread and systematic use of torture and ill-treatment against Palestinian detainees held in Israeli custody, including residents of the Gaza Strip, has persisted. The practice of torture and ill-treatment is emboldened by Israel's flawed legal and judicial system, which shields accused torture perpetrators and accordingly allows for impunity to be the status quo.
Israel's illegal closure of the occupied Gaza Strip, with severe restrictions on freedom of movement for its Palestinian residents, entail a range of human rights violations that includes engaging the international law prohibition on cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and in particularly grave cases, the right to life. This is particularly documented in the denial or excessive delay in granting exit permits for Palestinians to access necessary and specialised medical care not available in Gaza. A joint press release by Al Mezan and other NGOs in February 2018 provides a striking update on the issue. It highlights the World Health Organization’s (WHO) grave finding that 54 patients, including 11 women and three children, died in 2017 after their permit requests to exit Gaza for medical care were delayed or rejected by the Israeli authorities.
In December 2017, the Israeli High Court of Justice upheld the decision of Israel's Attorney General not to open a criminal investigation into the cases of International Security Agency personnel who tortured a Palestinian man, Asad Abu Ghosh. The ruling amounts to a refusal of the Court to recognize some of the practices used by Israeli State agents as torture, despite their consideration as such under international law.
- To encourage international oversight, such as country visits and inquiries by international mechanisms, including the UN CAT and UN Special Procedures, in order to investigate alleged torture and ill-treatment practices.

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When, two years ago, Steve Carell left The Office—a show that had already been on for seven years and had already wrapped up its main romantic plot—many viewers followed. It was hard to escape the feeling that the show had lost its momentum. But with the sitcom entering the home stretch—its final episode airs on May 16—some of those fans have been returning to see how it all ends for the employees of Dunder Mifflin.
Jim and Pam: Had another kid, Philip. Pam’s maternity-leave replacement tried to seduce Jim, unsuccessfully. Jim started an athlete-management company (Athlead) with some of his college friends; it’s based in Philadelphia, so he split time there and and in in Scranton. This arrangement caused a strain in the Halpert family, especially since Jim was mistaken in his belief that Pam wants to eventually move the whole family to Philly. (Classic Jim: this is the same impulsiveness that led him to buy a house without asking her, except with a less-happy ending.) Roy gets married. Jim and Pam ended up in marriage counseling, with Jim deciding that Pam is more important than his job and agreeing to spend more time in Scranton. Jam ‘shippers should also watch the penultimate Office episode, if only to catch an incredible clip of the best Jim and Pam moments—the kind of thing you get if you type “best Jim and Pam moments” into YouTube, except supposedly made by the documentary crew—and the big reveal of the card that Jim took from the teapot before Pam could open it, all the way back in Season 2.
Dwight and Angela: Angela married State Senator Robert Lipton and had a son, also named Philip. Dwight believed that Angela’s child was his, despite her insistence that Philip is a Lipton, not a Shrute. Angela still harbored love for Dwight, and briefly acted on it. We met Dwight’s wacky family out on his farm and he began to date the daughter of a neighboring farmer (Esther). When the documentary was about to air, she had to tell Senator Lipton that she knew about his affairs (see below) and that she hooked up with Dwight. They got a happy ending, however, as Dwight became a black belt and was finally promoted to regional manager. He also announced his love to Angela—after a heart-to-heart with Jim that echoed the Michael-Jim chat in which Michael advised Jim to go out on a limb for love—after which she told him that Philip is, as he suspected, really his son. Dwight asked Angela, not Esther, to marry him. She said yes!
Andy: Was named manager by Robert California, who ran Dunder Mifflin while it was owned by Sabre. We discovered that his brother (played by Josh Groban) is the favorite son in his family. He had a new girlfriend after Erin, to whom he almost proposed, but ended up back with Erin. Got fired by Robert California and rehired, as regional manager, by David Wallace. Learned that his father had lost all the family money; acting on an impulse, he took a sailing trip (without Erin…see below) before their boat had to be sold. Eventually, his chronic absence from work got him fired—but not before he could (misguidedly) quit to pursue his dream of being an actor.
Oscar: Discovered that Senator Lipton is gay and began an affair with him—but wasn’t the Senator’s only paramour. Ended up allied with Angela, even taking her in when the Senator went public about his sexuality and divorced her (for one of his other lovers).
Darryl: Fell for warehouse worker Val (who was originally in a relationship with someone else and then was pursued by Gabe). Got promoted and then joined Jim at his new business in Philly. Last we saw of him, he left Scranton to work in Philadelphia full-time.
Erin: Briefly moved to Florida until Andy came to get her back. They got back together for a while. Left Andy for Pete (see below).
Pete and Clark: New guys! Pete is supposed to be mini-Jim. He ended up dating Erin. Clark, mini Dwight, was briefly farmed out as a love slave for Jan, former Dunder Mifflin exec, who is now the paper buyer for the Scranton White Pages.
Nellie: Another newbie! Joined the cast as the special-projects manager at Sabre, Dunder Mifflin’s erstwhile parent company, but ended up working in Scranton, briefly replacing Andy while he was in Florida fetching Erin back. Although she was initially a pest, it turned out that she’s fun and cooky.
David Wallace: Became a millionaire after selling an invention and ended up buying Dunder Mifflin from Sabre.
Ryan and Kelly: Kelly dated a pediatrician (a much better match for her than Ryan), and moved away from Scranton. Ryan followed her.
Stanley: During a business trip to Florida, revealed his laid-back alter-ego “Florida Stanley.” Had several affairs.
Kevin: Successfully—and improbably—kept the secret of Oscar’s affair with Angela’s husband.
Meredith: Shaved her head when the whole office got lice from Pam and her kids.
Toby: Became obsessed with his role as a juror on the Scranton Strangler case.
Phyllis: Ate drug-laced cupcakes made by Todd Packer.
The documentary crew: There was a moment where it looked like Pam might have an affair with Brian the sound guy, who was there for her while Jim was in Philadelphia, but when it became clear—from a trailer for The Office: An American Workplace on PBS—that the Dunder Mifflin staff was being filmed even when they didn’t know it, relations between the crew and staff fell apart.

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Christmas Eve, we all get to open one present.
Per his request, we made sure Mikko got a toy!
book exchange we did with our NPN buddies!
Just need to highlight Alrik's fashion sense.
and his fedora. Of course.
The boys got in some Play-Doh time!
Our good camera lens died (again!!) at this point.
So Christmas was handled with our point-and-shoot and was a wee bit blurry.
After the boys went to bed, I got to play Santa and put the presents around the tree.
Christmas morning in matching jammies (and reindeer baby leg warmers, natch!), "opening" the Star Wars Angry Birds app Mikko had been coveting.
How times have changed since I was a kid!
Oh, you couldn't tell what it is? How could that be?
the blue Power Ranger from the '90s! Of course.
Overalls, blue stripy shirt, and gold wire-rimmed round large glasses.
Mikko had been confident they would. I was shocked.
I thought they made him look like the homicidal caretaker in a horror movie.
A none-too-shabby second place: Sam's gift to me!
(He also got me a lovely necklace and another cuff later!
My mom's top-secret dip … mmmm!
needs tweaking, but it was fun to try!) with roasted apple.
Mikko's five and a half, and Alrik's 19 months. Hard to believe how fast this year has gone — but it's been a wonderful one!
You'll also love photos of Dentist Visits over at Natural Parents Network. Our visits have been rather traumatic (sigh), but it's an interesting topic to see visually!
1. Natural Parents Network ~ Dentist Visit ~ Linky!
19. Home of OHM w Linky!
21. Happy New Year, w/Linky!
Great pics. I am so glad the holidays are over. We had a great time, but I am so ready to get back to the normal routine.
Gorgeous tree! And gorgeous family, too (of course)!
I love Alrik's fashion sense!
I am laughing at your comment on the Power Ranger alter ego outfit. Lovely bracelet.
Looks like you had a lovely time! Happy New Year!
Mikko's present turned out so great! And I LOVE Alrik's outfit. Adorable!
Looks like you've had a wonderful CHristmas!
Glad you had a lovely Christmas! Happy New Year!

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Going "double Irish" and using tax havens allow firms to avoid huge tax bills, but the net is slowly being tightened on these activities.
One of Apple's Irish tax loopholes is soon to close, as an arrangement allowing the tech giant to keep $40bn from taxation will soon become illegal.
A number of companies have been able to use Irish subsidiaries to keep tax rates to a minimum. In the iPhone maker's case, rather than paying over 30 percent on U.S. home soil, the use of Irish loopholes allowed the company to pay only several percent in tax on profits -- while having no tax residence in any country.
However, on Tuesday, the Irish government said it planned to make it illegal for a company to have no tax domicile. While this may indicate the narrowing patience of lawmakers in relation to companies including Amazon, Starbucks and Apple who use these techniques to avoid hefty tax bills, companies will still be able to nominate low-rate countries as their tax residence -- such as Bermuda, which requires no tax to be paid.
"Let me be crystal clear. Ireland wants to be part of the solution to this global tax challenge, not part of the problem."
In May, Apple CEO Tim Cook testified in front of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee in order to explain the iPad and iPhone maker's tax arrangements. Congress found that Apple created a complex web of subsidiaries worldwide in order to dodge hefty tax bills -- blaming Ireland for allowing the firm to create the "holy grail of tax avoidance."
In response, Ireland's EU affairs minister Eamon Gilmore said that he and his country did not want "to be the whipping boy for some misunderstanding in a hearing in the U.S. congress."
Google, Microsoft, Starbucks and Apple say they follow tax rules in every country where they operate. While true, tax evasion is often possible for large firms due to the difference in taxation laws in various countries.

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I believe we posted this on the old forum...but just finished a lil work on it. Written by our friend from Indie Music Works, Brian Futch.
Thank you Brian for allowing us to cover such a powerful tune.
Crib-errific! Your tone is definitely yours bro.
Full Crib wrote: I believe we posted this on the old forum...but just finished a lil work on it. Written by our friend from Indie Music Works, Brian Futch.
As always I'm shocked for the amazing playing and recording quality. Such a power tones, such a power riffin'.


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The Law Offices of Gaccione & Pomaco, P.C.
One of the largest firms in this area outside of Newark, we take pride in the fact that our lawyers are able to meet the diverse, general practice needs of our communities while still offering clients the experience, legal knowledge and proven ability to obtain desired results.
For the hands-on, client-dedicated service you deserve - contact Gaccione & Pomaco, P.C. today.
No attorney or law firm can do everything without help.
And although our firm does offer some unique areas of experience, knowledge and capabilities with regard to the Lemon law, elder law, zoning and planning, and workers' compensation - we also recognize our limitations and seek appropriate help to strengthen our cases, enhance presentations before the court, and provide depth of knowledge wherever necessary.
In our over thirty years of practice, we've received countless referrals from new and returning clients. We believe that earning the trust of our clients and a commitment to excellence are the best form of advertising. It worked for us back in 1972 and it still works for us today.
Whether you've suffered a serious personal injury as the result of a car accident, or own a small business and have suddenly found yourself faced with the prospect of construction litigation, the legal system's impersonal nature and complicated structure can be intimidating.
At Gaccione & Pomaco, P.C., we do not believe the attorney-client relationship is simply a business transaction. In fact, we believe that because clients often entrust us with some of the most intimate and important details of their personal and financial lives, we should treat them in the same way we would want our own family members to be treated. It is simply a matter of respect.
Our uncompromising commitment to personalized service also demands that we take the time and make the time to get to know our clients, to understand how they have been or will be impacted by the legal issue that's brought them to see us, and to invest ourselves personally in working to achieve the results they need. We emphasize one-to-one attorney-client interaction and honest, open communication that keeps clients informed and involved at all stages of your case.
Our attorneys have been making the law work for people, families and businesses in northeastern New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Make the law work for you.
Call our Belleville offices today or contact us online to learn more about your rights. Free consultations in personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
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Topic – Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
The question wants us to write in detail about the strengths as well as limitations of deontological ethics.
Introduction– write a few lines about deontological ethics- its approach and key proponents.
Discuss in points, the strengths of the deontological ethics.e.g emphasises the value of every human being; provides ‘certainty’ of behaviour/ action; deals with intentions and motives; Kantian duty-based ethics says that some things should never be done, no matter what good consequences they produce. This seems to reflect the way some human beings think; Rossian duty-based ethics modified this to allow various duties to be balanced, which, it could be argued, is an even better fit to the way we think etc.
Discuss in points the limitations of the deontological ethics. E.g Duty-based ethics sets absolute rules. The only way of dealing with cases that don’t seem to fit is to build a list of exceptions to the rule; allows acts that make the world a less good place because duty-based ethics is not interested in the results it can lead to courses of action that produce a reduction in the overall happiness of the world; Duty-based ethics doesn’t deal well with the cases where duties are in conflict.

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Joint pain can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks or exercise. However, regular movement is necessary to keep the joints healthy. Yoga, an ancient practice, may be the ideal exercise to prevent and treat the modern epidemic of joint pain. It’s gentle and low-impact, and it promotes circulation, strengthens the muscles around the joints, increases flexibility, and improves bone health. Keep reading to learn how yoga can help you keep your joints healthy, mobile, and pain free.
One of the best ways to explore the outdoors and get a bit of exercise is by getting on your bike and enjoying the benefits of cycling. So saddle up and read our advice to pedal you on.
You can ride a bicycle almost anywhere, at any time of the year, and without spending a fortune. Many people are intimidated by certain sports due to the high level of skill required, or perhaps because they can’t commit to team sports due to time pressures. Most of us know how to cycle and once you have learnt you don’t forget. All you need is a bike, a half hour here or there, and a bit of confidence.
Steady cycling burns approximately 300 calories per hour. If you cycle for 30 minutes every day you can burn 11 pounds of fat in a year. Since it helps build muscle, cycling will also boost your metabolic rate long after you’ve hopped off the saddle.
Cycling gradually improves general muscle-function, with little risk of over-exercise or strain. Regular cycling strengthens leg muscles and is great for the mobility of hip and knee joints. You will begin to see an improvement in the muscle tone of your legs, thighs, bum and hips.

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text: This category contain different types and design of Silver Christmas Gifts: snowman Christmas pendant, Santa Claus Christmas pendant, holy-places-water, coin-star and more. All Christmas Gifts are made from high quality sterling silver by Israeli artiest. Great gifts for your friends and family.

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SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) reported a nine percent increase in earnings during the first six months of 2018, boosted by the double digit growth of its property and retail units amid flattish results from the banking business.
In a statement issued Thursday, the Sy-led conglomerate said net income climbed to P18.1 billion in the first half, higher than the P16.6 billion it posted in the same period a year ago. This driven by a 12% uptick in revenues to P204.9 billion, against P183.2 billion in the first half of 2017.
“We are encouraged by the results of the first half, driven by the strong performance of retail and property, particularly the residential business. Our results show the strength of the economy and consumer sentiment but we remain vigilant about inflationary pressures. We are optimistic that consumption will remain resilient,” SM President Frederic DyBuncio said in a statement.
SM’s property business accounted for bulk of its consolidated profit at 45%, followed by banks at 33% and retail at 22%.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) generated P16.6 billion in consolidated net income during the first semester, higher by 16% year-on-year. Revenues also accelerated by 15% to P49.8 billion.
The property giant benefited from higher mall revenues and same-store growth. Rentals, cinema and event ticket sales and amusement revenues, contributed P28.7 billion to total revenues, 12% higher from the same period a year ago.
The residential arm of SMPH expanded its revenues to 23% to P17.1 billion for the period, as it saw strong sales from the projects it launched from 2015 to 2017. Reservation sales went up by a fourth to P34.5 billion.
Both of SM’s banking units, BDO Unibank, Inc. and China Banking Corp. reported flat growth during the six-month period.
BDO’s net income stood at P13.1 billion, 1.5% lower year-on-year due to the lower non-interest gains and bigger operating costs. The listed lender noted that without the impact of the implementation of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards on the investment portfolio of BDO Life as well as the expansion of One Network Bank, its net income would have picked up by 13%.
China Bank’s net income was unchanged at P3.6 billion as of end-June, amid a 15% increase in recurring income to P13.3 billion due to the growth of its core businesses.
Meanwhile, SM’s retail unit saw its net income grow by 10% to P5.7 billion, on the back of a 10% increase in total sales to P145 billion.
The company operated a total of 2,149 stores at the end of the six-month period, consisting of 61 The SM Stores, 1,304 specialty stores, 55 SM Supermarkets, 49 SM Hypermarkets, 190 Savemore stores, 49 WalterMart stores, and 441 Alfamart stores. The specialty stores alone generated P37.3 billion in the first half, 17% higher year-on-year, fueled by the expansion of new formats such as Miniso.
Sought for comment, Timson Securities, Inc. Trader Jervin S. De Celis said the company is on track in terms of income growth.
“By the end of 2018, SM’s year-on-year earnings growth is estimated to reach 15.60% higher than last year’s annual growth rate… This year, estimates on the full year net income for SM is at P38 billion and I think the ‘ber’ months will help the company reach this,” Mr. De Celis said in a mobile message, referring to the upcoming holiday season.
Philstocks Financial, Inc. Research Associated Piper Chaucer Tan meanwhile said SMIC’s results were below expectations of a double-digit growth.
“Given the scope of SM and exposure to various industries, the prevalent culprit would be inflation, which affects consumer spending and cost on the part of SM. But we believe that the second half can regain or bounce back as ‘ber’ months are approaching and given that during those months consumer spending increases,” Mr. Tan said in a separate message.
Shares in SM dropped 0.41% or P4 to close at P960 each at the stock exchange on Thursday.


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Joker’s Partner-in-crime gets an expression pack of her own!
Note: We were given this BtAS Harley Quinn Expression Pack to review for the site. Our opinion is our own and does not reflect the opinion of the maker, or DC Comics in any way. This set was provided to us by the great crew over at DC Collectibles.
DC Collectibles have been making action figures and vehicles from the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series. In the last year, DC Collectibles started releasing expression packs for the very popular characters from the series.
They’ve done Batman and Joker and now Harley has one. I must admit I haven’t seen the show in years but I do remember it very fondly. This pack is based on her appearance in the Animated Series rather than the New Adventures series. This is her iconic look as this was where she made her first appearance and is undoubtedly one of DC Comics most well-known characters.
Harley Quinn comes in the same style packaging that Joker and Batman did with the figure and all her accessories clear to see in the window, with the Batman Animated Series logo on the back of the inside of the packaging. The top of the packaging has the Batman Animated Series written on the top. On one of the sides there’s the Animated Series logo and on the back, there’s information on what this expression pack contains as well as an advert for the Joker one.
As I’m a big fan of the TV-series I have to say DC Collectibles knocked it out of the park with the sculpt of Harley Quinn and all her accessories. Everything looks like it ripped straight out of the television show. The work done by Irene Matar can’t be understated. The sculpts on the alternate heads are sublime, there’s so much life and emotion expressed in those sculpts. I really dig them, and the sculpts of her babies are fantastic as well!
Harley Quinn herself looks fantastic in her classic costume with the sculpted collar and cuffs to her outfit.
The paint job on the figure and all her accessories are amazing. There’s not much in the way of paint bleeding, scuffs or chips, It’s all fantastic. All her accessories are painted very well and saw no paint rub when I had Harley Quinn hold her various accessories.
The paint on all seven of her masked heads is fantastic. In every part of it and they all look very clean. What I really love though is the slight blue hue to her makeup on the masked heads. The unmasked head is fantastic as well.
The only paint chipping you’ll see is when you swap out the hands as the pegs are quite small, but that’s really only a very minor gripe with this fantastic set.
For the most part, the articulation is absolutely fantastic on Harley Quinn. She has a ball jointed head, ball jointed shoulders and elbows, swivel hinge hands, hinge and swivel hips, single jointed knees and swivel feet.
The figures articulation is very smooth aside from her ankle articulation. Because her feet are on swivels she can’t really stand all that well in certain poses which is a bit limiting. Though I can completely understand why they’ve gone with this design is because she has interchangeable feet.
Her articulation doesn’t hinder her holding some of her accessories in certain ways, She can hold the weapons and the jester cane very well.
Even her hyenas have articulation!. They have ball jointed heads, ball jointed tails, and swivel legs! that’s something I don’t expect many toy companies to pack in articulated accessories. They are fantastic as the articulation wasn’t really required but DC Collectibles went the extra mile with them!
As this is an Expressions pack you would expect Harley Quinn to come with accessories and she comes with plenty.
Angry, Scheming, Sad, Worried, Smile, Shocked, Smoochie and Harley Quinnzel head.
Six interchangeable hands: open, gripping and fists.
In all honesty, I haven’t seen the series in a while so I don’t recognize all the accessories. The heads are very easy to change over as they just pop off her ball jointed neck. The roller skates just pop on to the pegs on her feet once you remove her normal feet, I should add the wheels don’t move on them, they are just sculpted.
The fish head fits Harley Quinn really well, you just have to remove the head to put it on. But I did have some trouble posing her with it on, but if you use a stand it’ll look fantastic. I really like the eyes in the head it shows Harley is not too pleased having to wear a joke fish head.
The utility belt is very easy to slip on and off and the weapon attachment parts work very well and don’t slip off too easily. The Dynamic stand works very well and is a must-have for this set. I honestly can’t think of anything else that can be included with this set to make it any better. The sculpt and paint on all of her accessories are very accurate to the show and I could not be happier with them.
Overall I am really really impressed with this set. I only have one minor gripe with it, the limited ankle articulation. Though I can understand why they did that. Everything else about this figure is absolutely perfect. The sculpt, paint and accessories are amazing. Of course growing up watching the show, makes this set hit that nostalgic sweet spot. Never did I think we’ll be getting figures like these 2o-some years after the show aired.
I really do love this set as it’s absolutely fantastic and nearly flawless and I would love to get more of these expression packs and I hope some new ones in the pipeline.
This is an excellent set with a fantastic figure and some amazing accessories. Despite the minor gripe with her ankle articulation, this is a brilliant set! Highly recommended.


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The Toyota Mirai will be showcased at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention in Sydney next month.
Unveiled for the first time last year, the Mirai is already on sale in Japan and will soon launch in North America and Europe.
Australia will be one of the first countries outside these regions to experience the Mirai – the company’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
While in Australia, government representatives and other key stakeholders in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne will get the chance to experience the vehicle, while the public will also be able to get up close with the futuristic model.
Toyota Australia president Dave Buttner says the company is excited to showcase the technology Down Under, but insists the relevant infrastructure is required before the Mirai can be considered for our market.
“Toyota pioneered the mass production of hybrid technology and we truly believe fuel cell vehicles will play a key role in Toyota's global future,” Buttner said.
“It’s clear that Australians are searching for more eco-friendly options. Fuel cell vehicles emit only water and can offer the same convenience of petrol-powered cars. However, before we can introduce these vehicles to Australia we need to have relevant infrastructure such as refuelling stations, which will take time.
The Toyota Mirai teams a 113kW/335Nm electric motor with a hydrogen fuel cell system and a nickel metal hydride battery pack. Toyota says the fuel cell system is more efficient than an internal combustion engine, allowing for a cruising range of 550 kilometres (based to European tests). Refuelling the hydrogen tank takes approximately three minutes.
The Mirai is a large car, measuring 4.89m long, 1.82m wide and 1.54m tall, and weighing in at 1850kg.
Sales started in Japan late last year for 7.24 million yen ($87,300).
The Mirai will appear at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney that runs from October 11-14.
It's not the first time we've seen hydrogen-powered vehicles in Australia.
In 2011, a fleet of Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell vehicles covered more than 5300km travelling from Sydney to Perth to demonstrate the technology.
Earlier this year, Hyundai Australia introduced the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to be permanently based here, the ix35 Fuel Cell.

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text: Mia doesn’t know what to do. Girlfriend of the school’s football star she discovers he’s not as nice as he makes out. However, it would be social disaster for her if she ditched him. The other boy in her life is Ryder, the school hottie, but his reputation precedes him and he is always sarcastic to her so she tries to steer clear of him. Things come to a head when her boyfriend tries to take it a step too far and she says no. Ryder intervenes and everything changes for Mia. I really liked the way the author got inside both Mia and Ryder’s heads to show how they reacted to the most horrible thing a girl can go through. The whole story seemed so real and the characters were three dimensional and appeared to be very caring of each other. This book is brilliant. If I had a teenage daughter I would insist she read it. It’s a story which shows how a teenager can be brave in the face of adversity. Totally deserves a 5 star rating.

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The Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s (COS) expert working group on driving and vision standards provided recommendations on the visual acuity and visual field needed for safe driving in Canada.
These recommendations are published in Section 12: Vision of the Canadian Medical Association Driver’s Guide, 8th edition.
COS’s Vision Standards for Driving Committee revisited the vision section of the guide in April 2012 and indicated no changes were required at this time.
When a patient is visually impaired, the physician should inform the patient of the nature and extent of the visual defect and, if required, report the problem to the appropriate authorities.
When minor visual defects are not accompanied by cognitive defects or neglect, most drivers are capable of compensating for partial defects. For example, most people adapt to the loss of an eye in a period of several months.
Recent studies indicate that experienced drivers can compensate for a loss of visual acuity if they are in familiar surroundings and they limit their speed. In these circumstances, functional assessments are indicated.
Section 12 presents information about the recommended visual acuity and visual field needed for safe driving (section 12.2). Actual standards for these functions are set by provincial or territorial licensing authorities and may vary among jurisdictions as well as varying from the recommendations in Section 12, which are based on expert opinion.
Section 12 also presents information about other important visual functions that should be taken into consideration in determining fitness to drive (section 12.3) and recommendations for exceptional cases that require individual assessment (section 12.4).
It also provides further detail on recommended testing procedures (addendum 1), a list of medical conditions with increased risk for vision problems and a discussion of the use of vision aids in driving (addendum 2).
Visual acuity: For private drivers, corrected vision less than 20/50 (6/15) with both eyes open and examined together; for commercial drivers, refer to visual acuity standards.
Visual field: For private drivers, field less than 120° along the horizontal meridian and 15° continuous above and below fixation, with both eyes open and examined together; for commercial drivers, refer to visual field standards.
Diplopia within the central 40° of the visual field (i.e., 20° to the left, right, above and below fixation).
Recent functional change from binocular to monocular vision, including temporary patching of an eye.
*A patient with any of these problems should be advised not to drive until the medical condition is evaluated and treated.


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Santa Cruz Inner Harbor Dredging Project | Sea Engineering, Inc.
In the fall of 2005 SEI designed and conducted its inner Santa Cruz Harbor dredge monitoring program. The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor was permitted to dredge mixed sand (40%) and mud (60%) sediment from the upper harbor into the surf-zone at a local beach. This fine-grained dredging event challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “80/20 guideline” which states that dredged (non-toxic) sediment released into the surf-zone should contain at least 80% sand. SEI’s goal was to determine if sedimentary changes occurred on the beaches and in nearshore benthic habitats of the Santa Cruz Bight during the dredging period. A variety of data were collected to monitor the experimental dredging event and natural conditions in the Santa Cruz Bight including local stream flow, wave and current data, beach and offshore sediment sampling, pre- and post-dredging multibeam surveys and benthic habitat mapping. The results show that local wave and current energy are effectively transporting not only silt and clay sediment away from the SCH, but sand-sized material as well.

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An exceptionally accessible book+audio course for beginning-level learners of Greek, helping them gain practical communication skills.
Learn helpful Arabic vocabulary without being intimidated by its non-Roman script! Your desire to learn Arabic may be twarted by its script; how will you pick up the language if you can't understand its characters? Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners overcomes this obstacle by providing an accessible, entertaining program that will reinforce vocabulary as well as help you create basic structures. Each of the eight topics develop your communication skills in key areas, and your progress will be reinforced by tests and puzzles. The accompanying 55-minute audio CD contains all the key words and phrases for you to listen to and repeat. It also features entertaining listening activities and games for additional reinforcement. Two-color layout and photographs throughout to illustrate key vocabulary. Proven approach combines games, puzzles, flashcards, and audio to aid language. Clear explanations of how basic phrases are used for practical communication. Audio CD/MP3s for correct pronunciation provides speaking and listening practice and audio games; detachable flashcards allow language reinforcement. Topics include: What is your name?; Where are you from?; What is this?; Where is it?; What's it like?;How do I get there?;Who's this?; What do you do?


text: Questions of 'Why?' lead us to believe that thinking is all there is & we forget the beauty of Love. Tony Samara offers a challenge! Will you accept it?


text: Naoto Sunohara was born in Nagano in 1996 and later moved to Yamagata.　Focusing on mountains as a subject, he seeks a new form and role for painting by resonating (remixing) the rhythms he experienced through mountain climbing (field work).　He is currently enrolled at the Japanese Painting program at the Tohoku University of Art and Design Graduate School of Arts.


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Beaney brought his expertise to the high school level and helped the Bulldogs complete a dazzling turnaround this winter.
Beaney served as the men’s hockey coach at the University of Southern Maine for nearly three decades, then took over the Portland/Deering program for the 2015-16 season. After going 5-13 and missing the playoffs in his first year, Beaney got the most out of a determined bunch this winter, leading Portland/Deering to 10 regular season wins. Portland/Deering got to host a home playoff game for the first time in nearly a decade and it proved to one for the ages, a last-second, come-from-behind win over Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle. Portland/Deering then gave Falmouth a scare in the semifinals on the big stage of the Colisee in Lewiston before falling short.
Goodman entered the season with a team almost completely devoid of varsity experience and while the Lions took some lumps, he managed to lead them deep into the playoffs again.
Goodman, who is also the longtime golf coach at Deering, won 100 games and three Class A state titles in his first five seasons at McAuley, but everything was different this year. For starters, the school changed its name and due to injuries, graduation and other departures, the Lions were as raw as any team in the state’s biggest conference. MGA struggled early, then rode a stellar defense to a turnaround which was capped by a stunning come-from-behind victory over rival Deering. Several young players came of age as the season progressed and the Lions earned the No. 4 seed for the Class AA South playoffs. MGA then downed Sanford in the quarterfinals to get to the semifinals for the eighth straight year before losing to eventual repeat state champion Gorham.

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PHAWorks® is a specialized tool for conducting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies, such as HAZOP and What If studies. The software is designed to allow you to start conducting studies straight out of the box, leading you through each step of data entry. Within minutes, you can start documenting your PHA studies more quickly and efficiently while keeping the team focused on the task at hand. PHAWorks® will not get in the way of conducting the study. It is a tool designed to help, not hinder, the performance of the study.
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Modern housing styles demand for property enclosure which may class and sophistication to their place. Basic types of barriers and simple-looking ones are actually a thing of the past. A certain home might include varied styles ultimate enclosures to serve different needs. True enough; a fencing contractor would obviously have a complex outline of the entire scheme when accumulated the visual impact for the property enclosure, along a problem style and material composition.
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The fundamental concept that fence contractors deal with may be the purpose of such barriers. The sort of bordering must satisfy the standards of various design elements. This implies that the borders need to be highlighted with the usage of style that matches the lines and surface of environmental surroundings. These should give quality toning to the sorts. The white picket types in the past are the best examples of sympathetic type of hue. This worked with just about any money! That includes the ornamental plants, flowers and the entire house. It goes well with an eco-friendly backyard and provides a free, radiant vibe for any location it is taken.
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In the winter of 2018-2019, Corendon Airlines Europe continues its flight operations from Hurghada with 2 aircrafts. In 2019, three new B737-800’s will join the fleet and as from May 2019 our aircrafts and our crew will also be based in Heraklion, Tel Aviv, Rhodos and Cologne.
In the light of this growth we are looking for experienced Captains to be based in Tel Aviv (Israel).
The company conversion trainings will start on 18th February 2019 and 25th March 2019.
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There have been some really good poker movies ("Rounders") released over the past 10-15 years, as well as some really bad ones (practically any poker movie released after the "boom" of 2003-04).
Hollywood is taking another shot at the world of poker, as New Regency and Stone Village Pictures are teaming up on "Runner Runner".
The film, which is set to start shooting soon, will start Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake and Anthony Mackie.
The film's script was written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who also wrote the script for "Rounders".
"Timberlake stars as a Princeton student who is cheated out of his tuition money playing online poker. He flies to Costa Rica hoping to reclaim his losses from the site's billionaire owner (Affleck) and ends up becoming the corrupt CEO's right-hand man."
"Mackie is in talks to play an FBI agent who has spent years trying to bring down Affleck's character and sees Timberlake as the key to his investigation.
Pic co-stars "Project X" thesp Oliver Cooper, who will play an Ivy League computer nerd who works for Affleck's site."
Given the fact that Koppelman and Levien wrote the script for "Runner Runner", there is a strong chance that the movie will actually be decent.


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Sunday, November 29 marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), landmark legislation that ensures all students with a disability are provided with a free, quality public education. NEA has long supported IDEA. It is a civil rights law by nature that has opened access to millions of children who otherwise might not receive the support programs and services they need to be successful. It continues to hold great promise for millions more.
Today, dedicated educators in our nation’s public schools are educating millions of children with disabilities. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of children and youth ages 3–21 receiving special education services was 6.4 million, or about 13 percent of all public school students, in 2012–13. Some 35 percent of students receiving special education services had specific learning disabilities.
“As a nation, we have come a long way in the past 40 years when it comes to understanding and educating children with disabilities. The law opened the doors to more opportunities for millions of children to learn and play alongside their general education peers. Today, we remain firmly committed to the promise of IDEA to make sure all students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate public education regardless of background of ZIP code.
“Although we have come a long way, we still have a long way to go. A key area that still needs attention is for Congress to fulfill the promise it made in 1975 to fund 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure to offset the costs of providing educational services to students with disabilities. Congress has never come close to that mark, and is currently at just 16 percent of the share, forcing states and local communities to make up the difference.


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Rocklin is just one of many neighborhoods in Sacramento that are worth exploring, and, you will want your own ride to check out all there is to do here. Local buses, while affordable, may not drive you to right where you need to go. Ride hailing, like Uber or Lyft, is convenient, but you may be surprised by how many cities they don't serve. Additionally, the cost of going from here to there can start to add up.
If you want the easiest way to get around town at an affordable rate, then you have found the right place. We work with the most dependable companies in the business. Hertz has over 100 years of car rental experience and a fleet including several of the most popular in the business, like Kia and Ford. With Hertz's storied history and thousands of locations globally, you know you'll be in some great hands.
How do I get a Rocklin Hertz rental car at a great rate?
What should I have with me when I pick up my car rental in Rocklin?
What kind of Hertz rental car should I get for my trip to Rocklin?
The majority of countries require driver's insurance. You may be able to purchase additional insurance through Hertz, if you think your insurance won't cover your rental during your trip. Otherwise, as a United States citizen, you can also add on Collision Damage Coverage with CarRentals.com at checkout. Most credit card issuers (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) will provide some coverage. But many of them have restrictions, such as not covering larger vehicles like trucks or SUVs. Be sure to call and find out what kind of coverage is offered before you head to Sacramento.
Hertz, like several other rental car companies, requires a deposit when you make your reservation. The amount can vary greatly based on the size of the car. Furthermore, be sure there is enough on your credit card to make the deposit.
At CarRentals.com, we suggest a full to full policy. You should receive your car with a full tank, and you will want to return it with a full tank. To avoid any added expenses, fill up your tank before returning the vehicle to Hertz.
Many suppliers offer unlimited miles, but you need to make sure it's part of your bundle that you are purchasing. It's useful to know how much you want to drive so you can plan your trip in advance. Although most rental car suppliers offer unlimited mileage, if it isn't part of your package, you could face additional cost. You may need to get unlimited miles if you're planning to find out what else is in Sacramento.
Once you've explored Rocklin, you'll be happy that you have your own set of wheels. If you like to get on the links when you are on vacation, then you have come to the right place. There are two golf courses in Sacramento. Want to work on your drives? Check out Whitney Oaks Golf Club or Sunset Whitney Country Club. California has lots of things to do for tourists and locals alike. You may just have to get into your car rental and see what is else is out there.
With everything there is to do in Sacramento, having the keys to your own auto lets you explore at your own pace. When you are ready to explore more of the United States, you can drive when you want, without having to spend time waiting for the bus or signal for a taxicab.
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On January 3, 1877, the body of Catherine Labouré was laid to rest in the crypt of the chapel at Reuilly. Her remains were interred there until the time of her beatification.
On March 21, 1933, Catherine's tomb was opened and her body was exhumed. The witness to this event included representatives from the Archdiocese of Paris, theDaughters of Charity, the Congregation of the Mission, and medical experts. To everyone's great astonishment, when the coffin was opened, the body of Sister Catherine was found to be incorrupt.
After a detailed examination, the body was taken to the mother house of theDaughters of Charity in Paris. A large group of Vincentians and Daughters of Charity were on hand for this solemn and prayerful occasion.
"It is infinitely more important that you endeavor to keep Catherine's spirit rather than just watch over her remains. I believe that you now have among you the "the saint of humility"".
A detailed medical examination of Sister Catherine's exhumed remains concluded: "The body is in perfect state of preservation, and its joints are still supple."
After the celebration of the beatification on May 28, 1933, the body of Sister Catherine was placed under the renovated altar honoring the "Virgin of the Globe."
Thus, countless pilgrims have been able to gather close to her as they pray for her intercession, and that of the Blessed Virgin.
Sister Catherine Labouré has been canonized by Pope Pius XII on July 27, 1947.


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Make a statement and spin into cocktail hour with our circular wristlet clutch. Handmade from silver plated metal work and crystal detailing, the Simi Sparkle is the ultimate glittering party piece. You won't need any other adornment.
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Some lawmakers are worried that too few Americans know that the analog TVs they have been using for years could become big cathode-ray paperweights after Feb. 18, 2009, when broadcasters shut off their analog signals.
During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Thursday examining the government-mandated transition to digital TV, lawmakers aired their views that too little was being done to get the message to Americans.
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., fretted over the "high potential for a train wreck" as she and other lawmakers questioned National Telecommunications & Information Administration director John Kneuer and FCC Consumer Bureau chief Cathy Seidel.
"Far too few of these consumers know that the transition from current analog television technology to digital television, or DTV, is under way," said committee chairman Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii.
Kneuer defended the government's actions, telling the committee it's up to the broadcast industry to let people know what's going on.
"It's not only their own responsibility, it's in their own interest," Kneuer said.
According to a 2005 report by the Government Accountability Office, 21 million households — about 19% of the nation — rely on an antenna rather than cable or satellite to receive television signals. The poor, elderly and minorities typically depend on the over-the-air signal more than the well-to-do.
"These consumers will be confused, frustrated and angry that this important information and entertainment source in their home is no longer operational, through no fault of their own," testified Nelda Barnett, a member of the board of the directors of the 39 million-member AARP.
A poll released in January by the Association for Public Television Stations indicated 61% of respondents had "no idea" the digital transition was going to take place.
When completed, the digital TV transition will give people the ability to receive movie quality, high-definition pictures and CD-quality sound as well as the ability to receive several channels where they now receive one.
While that's generally considered laudable, it also will make obsolete most TVs that use an antenna to get a broadcast signal — unless viewers get a converter box.
Under an NTIA plan, Uncle Sam will make available to each household two coupons worth $40 each that can be used to buy two converter boxes. Congress has set aside $1.5 billion to pay for the coupon program.
Initially, $990 million will be used to pay for coupons and to cover administrative costs, capped at $110 million. An additional $510 million might be allocated, but those coupons are reserved for households that have only over-the-air television. The government earmarked $5 million for public education.
National Association of Broadcasters spokesman Dennis Wharton said television stations are pushing to get the word out.
"Our very business is at stake here," he said.
Stations will begin airing public service announcements worth "tens of millions of dollars" in December, he said.
"Broadcasters will do our dead-level best to educate Americans on this," Wharton promised.


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Drawn with a light touch and a love of detail, this interactive comic tells the moving story of 14-year-old Janette: how she becomes anorexic but manages to recover from her illness with therapeutic help and the support of her family and friends.
In 11 episodes with lively illustrations we accompany Janette on the way to finding her own identity.
This striking comic is supplemented by additional information in the form of articles, podcasts and interactive tests which have been developed in cooperation with prestigious experts.
With an attractive modern design and presented in a sensitive way, this interactive comic adopts an objective approach, providing an analysis and explanation of the subject of anorexia, which is often still taboo, and makes a significant contribution to its prevention.
A graphic novel worth watching.
This interactive comic shows how fast an eating disorder can develop with adolescents. Very informative and exciting!
A project of the Interactive Media Foundation gGmbH, produced by Filmtank GmbH. This project has been made possible by Ingvild Goetz Philanthropy.


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Oil paintings, candelabra, a dragonfly tiffany lamp. Every inch of the studio: pots of geraniums, blue stoneware dishes in an armoire, found their way into the poems I wrote. My subjects: life, death. Love and loss. The natural world.
Castanea bearing catkin flowers. Large edible nuts enclosed in a spiny fruit. The well was circled with wild mint and yellow buttercups. My kitchen filled with aroma of baked apples. Mother's orange-red, cast-iron soup pot. On this June morning: hum of downtown traffic. Squawking gulls: white plumage with a mantle of grey or black. The omnivorous crow.
Shrill playtime of children on the swings. My husband and our children come to my bedroom at night in my dreams: tall grasses are stiff and dry. Trees, leafless. Limestone slab roofs. Love letters bundled together with frayed ribbons. Divorced, I gradually simplified my life. Trivial things do not concern me anymore.
Edited to the bare bones. Frugal diet: spinach, yoghurt, carrots. A nomad's life: one room furnished simply. I lost the desire to acquire more things. There are no beds in my room. No pictures of anyone on my walls. Some think it poverty to be surrounded by so few things. "Where do you sleep?" they ask.
The studio's apple green walls. A hooked rug by my daughter. Two earthen jugs. Handcrafted and blue-painted dresser. Oak table. Stained cherrywood chest. A small closet stuffed with forty years of clothing. Layer on layer of beauty: a world you wanted to inhabit. A red chair on the balcony. Rooftop garden. A granddaughter digging roses.
Ilona Martonfi is a poet, creative-writing teacher, editor, and founder, producer, and host of both The Yellow Door and Visual Arts Centre Poetry and Prose Readings. Ilona's poems have appeared in Vallum, Carve, Arcade, Soliloquies, Helios, Montreal Serai, Fire with Water, and Sun Through the Blinds: Haiku Today. She was a finalist in the 2007 Quebec Writing Competition and was subsequently published in In Other Words: New English Writing from Quebec (Véhicule Press, 2008). Ilona's forthcoming book of poems, called Blue Poppy, will be published by Coracle Press.


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Become a member of Contact Nature, an organization that lives where you live.
Contact Nature is a non-profit organization with a mission to highlight the natural and wildlife environment of the Rivière-à-Mars corridor. Our five divisions – Rivière-à-Mars, the Bec-Scie Outdoor Centre, the ice fishing villages at La Baie, Okwari adventures and the campground Au jardin de mon père – offer both educational and tourist-oriented outdoor activities. We invite you to join a growing number of citizens of Saguenay and support the organization by purchasing a membership to Contact Nature at a cost of $ 20.
To become a member, download the form. Complete it and email it to info@riviereamars.com.
What do we do with your contribution?
Funds raised through membership fees are reinvested in the protection of the richness of the river. These contributions give back to the community and allow us to fulfill our mission. We are proud to enabling people here to enjoy nature so close to the town La Baie.
This year we have introduced benefits for members wishing to become involved as a guard, guide or patroller. As a volunteer member, you will get free fishing days or a winter cross-country ski or snowshoe pass in exchange for your time.
* Note that the number of guards, guides and patrollers will be predetermined by the board of directors and a schedule will be established to ensure consistency within our services.
For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 418 697-5458 or by email at info@riviereamars.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Contact Nature team!

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The latest statistics from the CDC show 'heroin use has increased across the US among men and women, most age groups, and all income levels.' This is in part attributed to the increase in people addicted to opioid pain killers battling chronic pain. Examples of opioid pain killers are vicodin, oxycontin, and percocet.
Statistics from the CDC show that Medical Doctors prescribed 259 million prescriptions for opioid pain killers in 2012, enough so that each American adult could have a bottle. This trend of Medical Doctors treating chronic pain needs to stop. Deaths from accidental poisoning (mainly due to prescription pain medication) has already become the #1 cause of accidental deaths, surpassing auto accidents.
Can Chiropractic Be The Solution?
Yes. Absolutely. Chiropractic has a long history of providing patients pain relief, increased function, and better health with a safety profile far superior to prescription drugs. If you hare battling chronic pain, it is time to call your local chiropractor before you put yourself at risk for following the cycle of prescription pain medication.


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The American Red Cross is teaming up with the Boston Bruins and Boston Bruins Foundation to help stop the urgent need for blood donations with a special blood drive Sunday, January 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BFit First Responder Challenge.
During the blood drive, presenting donors are encouraged to show their support for hundreds of first responders from all over Massachusetts competing in the unique obstacle course through the TD Garden. The First Responder Challenge raises money for The Hundred Club Inc., a charity that supports the families of police officers and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty.
Presenting donors will also receive free parking in the TD Garden garage, a chance to win Boston Bruins memorabilia, and a $5 DD Card from Dunkin’ Donuts.
This blood drive comes as the Red Cross faces a winter blood shortage. Winter storms this month have forced many blood drives to cancel causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. Blood donations are urgently needed now so patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they need. Right now, blood products are being distributed to hospitals as fast as they are coming in.
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, from a computer or mobile device.
To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.


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Joe Fee of Fee Brothers will lead off a series of educational seminars at Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett next month.
Joe and Ellen Fee are the fourth generation to own the Rochester business, which was founded in 1864 and sells more than 100 products.
On Feb. 12, Joe Fee will demonstrate some of the products, which include bitters, cocktail mixers, cordial syrups, brines and botanical waters.
The next seminar, on Feb. 26, will explain the history of brandy, with explanations of cognac, armagnac and pisco. On March 26, chef Brud Holland will lead "Cooking With Spirits."
"Classic Cocktails" will be the topic of the April 23 seminar. Local mixologists will make Manhattans, Old-Fashioneds, Martinis and Sidecars.
The last seminar of the series, on May 28, will be a panel discussion on the similarities and differences between making spirits, beer and wine. It will feature Thomas Earl McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distilling, Joe Altman from Ryan William Vineyard on Seneca Lake and Brent Wojnowski of Wagner Valley Brewing Co., also on Seneca Lake.
All classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the distillery, 4676 state Route 414, Burdett, Schuyler County.
The cost for each is $35 per person and includes class materials, samples and a light dinner.
To sign up, call the distillery at (607) 546-5510 or go to http://fingerlakesdistilling.com/finger-lakes-distilling-winter-seminar-series-2014.
Classes are limited to 40 people.
Laura Nichols is a staff writer for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.


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Scientists at Sweden-based Lund University, together with colleagues from the University of Amsterdam, have examined how long-term drought impacts countless numbers of crucial bacteria concealed in the soil beneath people’s feet. The study results demonstrate that such extreme weather conditions establish the way soils react to climate change in the future.
The study shows that compared to other microbes, microorganisms that have been exposed to long-term drought find it easier to recover when moisture increases again in the soil.
Our results show that the historical climate will affect how microorganisms respond and contribute to climate change in the future. Bacteria adapted to drought could slow the rate of carbon loss from soils.
Lettice Hicks, Biologist, Lund University.
In this analysis, Hicks and her colleagues studied the soil that had been subjected to long-term drought—that is, 18 years of experimental summer drought in this case. Their objective was to analyze how the microbes cope and recover from such climatic conditions.
In moist soil, the bacteria are normally active and break down organic materials. This process offers key nutrients to plants, and while some part of the carbon from organic matter is preserved in the soil as bacterial tissue, another part is discharged into the air in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2).
However, at the time of drought, the bacteria no longer grow and stop performing their essential task in the ecosystem. Once the soil regains moisture after the rainfall, the bacteria become active again. This leads to a sudden increase in emissions of CO2 into the air; however, as the bacteria recover very rapidly, the proportion of carbon released from the soil reduces.
The carbon balance is affected, as the growth of bacteria keeps carbon in the soil. These findings suggest that microbial communities can adapt to changing climatic conditions, and this might slow the rate of carbon loss from soils.

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Small, yet very mobile. On and off with one simple click.
IQ2 technology. Very good and homogenous lighting of the road. Fits to handlebars 25,4-31,8mm. Surrounding soft component offers shock protection.
Battery-powered rear light. High output LED. Very bright, large beam angle. Charged via micro USB port (cable included).
Fits all seat posts. 53 mm tall, 31 mm wide. Weight (incl. battery and mount): 35 g.


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I just had landscaping done and the company's name is Tidy Garden Landscape Services, were on a hill so they had to put some posts, cements,and then put a wall and rock so we can walk all the way to our house and they put in plants so that the posts will be stable.
I really like them, they're very good as far as when you call them, they'll be here, once they started, it won't take them long to finish it, they were here for three days and the third they, they finished it all up, its very nice. For what she did, it was great, we can walk around the house. The guy put the posts but she helped them.


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J.J. McCracken (born 1972 Mifflin, PA) lives and works in Washington, DC.
McCracken creates sculptures, performances and immersive installations focused on free speech, social justice and resource equity.
McCracken’s recent work,The Mouth of the Scold (2016), was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery for the "IDENTIFY: Performance Art as Portraiture" series. Subsequent to the performance, McCracken’s sculpture, The Dunlevy Medallion, was exhibited in the Gallery’s Great Hall.
J.J. McCracken received her M.F.A. from The George Washington University (2005) and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2012). Her numerous awards include a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award and two Puffin Foundation grants.


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Following Dirty Den's spectacular departure from EastEnders, Leslie Grantham appeared in a commercial. Lying in a sud-filled bath, Grantham asked if there was life after soap. He wore a nervous smile, a smell of desperation to his nonchalance. That's because, even as recently as the mid-80s, leaving a soap opera was a risky business. For every Nick Berry, there'd be an Anita Dobson or a Leslie Grantham.
Now, the post-soap path to glory seems more assured. On Thursday, Patsy Palmer makes her post-EastEnders debut in McCready & Daughter, a one-off detective drama written by Robert Jones, co-creator of award-winning BBC2 series, The Cops.
Palmer plays the wayward daughter of a down-at-heel private eye (Lorcan Cranitch from Ballykissangel), gumshoeing his way round the crisp packets of Kilburn. She makes an explosive entrance, setting fire to her landlady's flat. In a bizarre continuation of the EastEnders storyline on which she left, Palmer escapes her old life by going to college (though her new character, Clare, has none of the enthusiasm for the project, the animus that fired Bianca on to a better life).
Palmer is a fantastically good actress, as her sustained wail of pain in EastEnders testified. And there can be little doubt that the BBC will use her fame to promote what could otherwise be just another bog-standard detective drama. A trick previously pulled off with another ex-Ender, Michelle Collins, in Real Women.
Palmer's co-star, Cranitch, has his own soap demons to live down, graduating from Ballykissangel (or Cosykissangel as unkind critics dubbed it). BallyK took a darker turn with the arrival of Cranitch, who played a married man with a permanently furrowed brow, weighed down by a doomed affair. Cranitch is burnt into my memory from an earlier role, brilliantly playing a weak, corruptible and just-this-side-of-psychotic detective in Cracker.
Coincidentally, Robert Jones originally devised the part of McCready for another actor: Tony Doyle, who played alongside Cranitch in BallyK, and who died suddenly at the beginning of production. The baton was passed to Cranitch - not an obvious choice for lead, but all the more interesting for that.
Together, Cranitch and Palmer make a formidable double-act. There's a bruised quality to both performances which, sadly, the script doesn't take full advantage of. Not least because it leans uncomfortably towards comedy when it could have gone darker.
Nowadays it seems inconceivable that there are any permutations of the detective double-act left to try out: Man/Man; Woman/Woman; Man/Woman; Man/Dog; Woman/ Cat; Man/Car; Dead Man/Live Man; Mystic/Hippie, and spoofs of all of the above.
McCready & Daughter concentrates on the domestic complexities of the modern family: resoldering broken relationships; making peace with the ex; scratching a living from a business that happens to be a room above a shop in Kilburn, not a dot.com co in London's overly trendy Clerkenwell district.
It's a paradox that writers of middle-brow dramas, detective or otherwise, have taken over the role once played by soap operas. Namely, that of reflecting a kind of truth about minor as well as tectonic shifts in British society.
Soaps, meanwhile, have become antechambers to a bigger, more serious acting career. Once, they were a job for life. Now they're just a staging post, the next thing you do after leaving the Anna Scher School. This social fluidity probably makes modern soaps a reflection of the breakdown in traditional class barriers - but then again, maybe not.
For popular drama, the tackling of uncomfortable subject matter is really no more than a return to the early 1960s, when police procedurals like Z Cars tackled taboo areas like child abuse, divorce and domestic violence. Modern drama isn't afraid to confront such subjects - on the contrary, it often relishes in confronting them. But the great temptation now is to avoid tackling the low-key and humdrum, the inherent drama of simply surviving, which is the great strength of a series like McCready & Daughter.
In a couple of weeks' time, Ross Kemp makes his ITV debut in a legal drama. The departure of Grant Mitchell from EastEnders was kept ambiguous in order to leave Kemp with a window, should he wish to return. The only hitch is that he doesn't look he'll need it.
While so-called boomerang characters like Sam (played by Danniella Westbrook) return each year like a bad smell, an actor of the stature and popularity of Kemp can take his pick of roles. Who knows, in 20 years' time, a writer may even devise a comedic reunion of Grant and Sharon à la Bobby and Sheila in The Royle Family. But I doubt it. He'll probably be in Hollywood, remaking The Rock with Guy Ritchie.


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Not all of us can afford an expensive new car, but we still take pride in our wheels. If you do want to make your car look newer and cooler – and who doesn’t – then there are some things you can do that are surprisingly cheap.
Let’s have a look at the top cheap upgrades that can make your car feel newer.
A very quick and cheap method of sprucing up the interior of your vehicle is to replace the floor mats. These take a lot of wear during their lifetime, so are bound to begin to look a bit tired.
You can find many different types of floor mats for cars – some very smart indeed – and for a few dollars, have that part of the interior looking showroom fresh again.


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