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Recipe by Louise
"This recipe was given to me by my friend Gloria 15 years ago. I have used it ever since then. No other dressing will serve the purpose, according to my adult son."
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1 (7.5 ounce) package
dry cornbread mix
green bell pepper, chopped
ground black pepper
chopped fresh parsley
Very good recipe. Thanks for sharing. The only change I made was to use an 8" skillet of cornbread (in the South we don't use cornbread mix lol) I think it needs just a slight bit of tweaking to be perfect. #1--is mushy, so I think the cooking temp should be brought up to at least 350° & possibly reduce the broth by 1/2 - 1 cup; #2--needs a bit more sage flavor, next time I will either increase sage by 1 tsp or use sage flavored sausage. (p.s..for those leaving out the green bell pepper, you are missing out on some great flavor, just chop it really fine & you will not know it is there)
Update: I remade this recipe; I decreased the chicken broth to 3 cups, upped the sage to 1 tablespoon, used sage sausage, & upped the cooking temp to 350. IMHO those changes have made the dressing perfect (& now 5 star rated).
this was not good at all, it tasted too much like stovetop stuffing, which none of us like. i don't know what y'all call good, but this wasn't it. sorry, but i will most definately keep searching...
I made this recipe using Mrs. Cubbison's seasoned bread crumbs, one pkg. cornbread and one pkg. regular, and chopping up a left over loaf of day old french bread. I also used mushrooms and no green bell pepper(I didn't have one). I left in all the seasonings the recipe called for,even though the bread crumbs were seasoned(the only thing I reduced was the salt). Needless to say, everyone raved and had seconds and thirds. There were six of us and there wasn't much left afterwards. This is just a good old fashioned, can't go wrong, please everybody, kind of a recipe. I will be making this every year.
Well, THIS is Gloria!! I cannot believe my recipe it in here but I'm proud it is! I do believe you need to cook the cornbread in a skillet first! That would be better! Thanks. Louise and I have been friends since the 8th grade!
This turned out great! I did use a little less broth; about a 1/2 cup less. The flavor was wonderful. A keeper!
This is wonderful! It is super moist and very easy. It does take some prep time, but well worth it. I have made this twice this season already and everyone wants the recipe. They ate every bite at my company holiday party! Hint: I used 2 boxes of Jiffy cornbread and the second time I made it, I reduced the white bread to about 10 slices. This will feed 15 people easily.
This was enjoyed by all on Thanksgiving!! The only thing I would leave out next time would be the green pepper. I like green peppers but I never used it in dressing before and I thought it did not taste well with the other ingredients. I added 1-lb of mushrooms and used italian sausage.
This was my first time making a real "holiday" dressing. It was wonderful.I changed some of the spice proportions because a needed to make enough for 20 servings. I added spices to the cornbread to cut down on the sweetness, and also added more spices to the dressing itself. This is a real keeper. Will use this as my "go to" dressing recipe from now on.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat: 185
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Hello Georgetown! We left Kota Aur and it was only a short drive to Georgetown. Once again, like in Melaka, I knew I would like this place. Georgetown is a very walkable place – and the taxis were pretty reasonable too.
Where am I staying?
Red Rock Hotel is a 10 minute cab ride from the heart of the action, or a 20 minute walk. The hotel was equipped with a pool and the rooms were pretty basic.
- Grubbiness factor: low, but the room had a ‘threadbare’ quality about it – like everything was falling apart
- Bed: 6/10. Bed was comfy, however the air conditioning was exceptionally loud – and it needed to stay on as Georgetown is a hot and humid place. It was like being on a plane.
- Shower: 8/10. Nice and powerful.
What did I eat?
Breakfasts were essentially more fruit and these cereal bars I picked up from the supermarket whooo! No fried rice!! No pic either. As it was so hot I couldn’t do lunch – I would have a cereal bar and just drink loads of water. I also had another cendol for ‘lunch’ which to be honest wasn’t as nice as the first one.
Dinner one night was at Red Garden, essentially a food court specialising in seafood. Everyone was in ‘food paradise’ as expected apart from me. There wasn’t much for me to eat. I had a seaweed salad (out of a packet methinks) and some spring rolls. I was still so hungry that I ordered a mango sticky rice. It was all ok, nothing special to be honest.
But all was not lost! What did I find? By accident? A WESTERN VEGAN RESTAURANT!!! Wholey Wonder. Now you know me – food wise I try and go local but a month of non stop veggies and rice and tofu just left me craving something completely different – or stuff I have back home. So I popped in to check out the menu and ordered a smoothie. Cacao, almond milk, blueberries, chia seeds!!! The manager was this lovely bloke who gave me then heads up on where to buy stuff I was craving – like the aforementioned chia seeds – I was a happy banana.
So while the gang went to another food court for dinner (I wasn’t going to join them again to eat, well, nothing), I went back to Wholey Wonder. Another smoothie (green this time), a roasted vegetable pizza (with this amazing nut/nutritional yeast Parmesan) and dessert too! This stunning berry cheesecake slice, followed by an almond milk cappuccino. Oh Mama! All this food was so so so full of flavour, so tasty and so so nourishing. I loved this place. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
What did I do?
We drove around Georgetown, checking out the buildings and listening to our lovely tour guide about how Georgetown has changed over the years. We also checked out a few temples, the most notable being the temple of the Goddess of Mercy, or Kuan Yin. I loved this place. Very impressive and blingy, but very calming and sedate. There was a prayer tree where you could get ribbons with pre printed messages for virtually anything – love, money, power.. you basically write your name (or the person you’re dedicating the wish to), pray, make a donation and hang it on the wooden ‘wishing tree’. Aaah. The things we do!
There are a number of jetties by the sea, they were built by the Chinese when they first came here, and most of the jetties at named after prominent Chinese families – whose descendants still live there. I went to the Chew Jetty – and loved it. Full of character, you could look into people’s houses, chat to the locals, buy souvenirs, food, everything and anything. It was lovely just to walk up and down and watch the world go by – and the view at the end was lovely – with a cool breeze too. Bonus! There are also Tao temples dotted around, on and at the start of the jerry. These photos are of temple at the start. It was also so cool – you can go there and get your fate predicted (think Tarot sticks), and apparently there is a resident shaman/sorcerer to sort out everyone’s problems – he wasn’t there when we visited. 😦
I also spent a lot of time walking around, checking out the malls (meh), walking around Little (South) India, and the amazing street art. There were also quirky little shops, selling souvenirs (the only interesting thing that wasn’t same same but different were these notebooks with pics of the street art – I bought a few). Every local I came across – Malay, Chinese or Indian was super friendly and always up for a conversation. I spent half my time chatting there – and I loved it!
Finally – I went to the local Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) on Jalan Gurdwara. This was a tip from one of the locals I meet along my way. I was expecting a tiny little temple but when I got there, it was lovely and big. I really really loved going there – I had the place all to myself and I spent enough time giving thanks for all the amazing experiences I am going through and wonderful people I am meeting through my travels. Simple, humble Gratitude. Thank you!!! And thank you for Wholey Wonder – I stumbled across it on the way back from the temple. Whoo!
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I did it this time. Yesterday, D was checking when his cell phone service expires and I decided to check mine as well. It turns out I missed my payment and my number has been disconnected.
So I got on the phone and 3 numbers and 2 people and 1 hr later, I get an answer.
Yes, your number has been cancelled and you will have to pay a $50 reconnection fee and there is no guarantee that my old number will still be available. OK.
The fellow I spoke with gave me another option. He said that I could get a new phone for $75 which would include a time card valued at $50. Interesting. He also went on to say that because my phone is 6 years old, the battery is probably not charging well anymore etc. etc.
Well, my phone is still fully charged since August '09 and I really like my phone. The thought of having yet another phone doesn't make sense to me as I do not even recall the last time I actually used my cell phone. It is there for car emergencies and is never turned on.
I have a pay as you go service which means I buy time cards -- usually the cheapest one -- 30 mins for $15 with a 1 month expiry date. I have 120 days after the time card expires before they cancel my number. So, what I've been doing for the last 6 yrs is putting in time cards around the 120 day mark.
That was supposed to have been last Friday.
So now I get to re-evaluate the whole cell phone idea in my mind. Because I don't drive often now, it may not be as big an issue to just go without. D still has his phone and we have a world phone (for travelling, whose time never expires) that I'm sure can be used in an emergency.
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Danny Boyle (born 20.10.1956)
Danny Boyle is an Oscar-winning British film director. He launched his career with the film Trainspotting, an adaptation of an Irvine Welsh novel and in 2009, won the Best Director Academy Award for his work on Slumdog Millionaire.
Childhood: Danny Boyle was born in Radcliffe, Lancashire and his family was Irish Catholic. At the age of 14, Boyle asked to transfer from his regular school to a seminary but it has been reported that his priest warned him against joining the priesthood.
When he had completed his education at Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton, Danny Boyle attended Bangor University, where he dated the actress Frances Barber.
Theatrical Career: Danny Boyle started working in the theatre with the Joint Stock Theatre Company. He later worked as Artistic Director for the Royal Court Theatre from 1982-5, progressing to the role of Deputy Director from 1985-7. Among his notable productions throughout his time at Royal Court were versions of Saved by Edward Bond and The Genius by Howard Brenton. Danny Boyle has also directed a number of productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Television Career: Danny Boyle started working in television in 1980 in Northern Ireland. He landed a job producing TV films such as Alan Clarke's Elephant. He later became a director on shows such as Not Even God Is Wise Enough, Inspector Morse and Mr. Wroe's Virgins.
In 2001, Danny Boyle took a break from film-making to direct two TV movies, Vacuuming Completely Nude In Paradise and Strumpet.
Film Career: Danny Boyle's feature film debut came in 1994 with Shallow Grave. The film starred Ewan McGregor, Keith Allen and Christopher Ecclestone and became a cult success. This was followed by the hugely successful Trainspotting, released in 1996. The film starred Ewan McGregor, Ewan Bremner and Kelly McDonald and, helped by a soundtrack featuring Iggy Pop, Blur and Primal Scream, became a global hit.
Spurred on by the success of the film, Boyle sought a studio deal in Hollywood. He turned down an offer to direct the fourth film in the Alien series and instead opted to make the film A Life Less Ordinary - starring Cameron Diaz - with British funding.
Returning to novel adaptations, Boyle filmed a version of The Beach by Alex Garland, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film was a moderate success, though the production team were heavily criticised for allegedly altering the natural landscape of the filming location, Ko Phi Phi Leh in Thailand.
Garland and Boyle went on to work together again, this time on the horror film 28 Days Later. The film starred Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris and spawned a sequel, 28 Weeks Later, though Boyle did not direct the follow-up.
In 2004, Danny Boyle directed Millions.
In 2007, Sunshine was released and marked another of Boyle's adaptations of an Alex Garland novel. The film was directed by Danny Boyle and starred Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne and Cliff Curtis.
2008 saw Boyle direct Slumdog Millionaire, which earned him his first Oscar. The film is set in Mumbai and focuses on a central character, played by Dev Patel who competes in the Indian version of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?
Steve Jobs stars Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogan and Jeff Daniels.
Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs, the biopic on the late Apple founder, has been announced as closing this year’s BFI London Film Festival on October 18th. It will mark the third time a feature of Boyle’s has closed the annual festival, with Slumdog Millionaire receiving the honour in 2008 and 127 Hours in 2010.
Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs.
The October 18th screening will mark the film's European premiere, while on October 3rd it will premiere at the New York Film Festival before opening in the US on October 10th. The film is based on Walter Isaacson’s best-selling biography on the Apple founder, Steve, and was written by Aaron Sorkin.
Continue reading: Danny Boyle's 'Steve Jobs' Biopic To Close London Film Festival
Speaking at this year’s Edinburgh film festival, McGregor said he’d be willing to reprise his role as Renton in a follow up to the 1996 drama.
Ewan McGregor has said he would be up for revisiting the role of heroin addict Renton in a sequel to 1996’s Trainspotting, if director Danny Boyle was also on board. Speaking at the Edinburgh film festival, McGregor also revealed there’s no longer any bad blood between himself and the director after their much publicised falling out in the late 90s.
Ewan McGregor at the Edinburgh film festival
When asked if he’d now return for a Trainspotting sequel McGregor said he has changed his mind on the subject and would now say yes. “I would be up for it,” McGregor said. “I’ve said that to Danny. Everybody has talked about it and speculated about it, but I don’t if it’s happening yet. I’ve not seen a script and I don’t know if there is one. It’s been a long, long time.”
Steve Jobs was an entrepreneur from the day of his birth and became one of the biggest technology pioneers the world has ever seen. Without any prior knowledge of programming, engineering or, indeed, any technical/computing experience of any kind, he set out to launch a computer with bucket loads of promise - all with the help and expertise of his friend Steve Wozniak. Little did they know of the tumultuous times that lay ahead, of how the resulting business would shape and damage Jobs' social and family life, and indeed his health.
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Yes, another one.
Universal’s crack at a Steve Jobs movie may have taken a while to find its footing, but it’s finally come together. The trailer, starring Michael Fassbender, is now out and available on YouTube. So, let’s talk about it.
Michael Fassbender stars as Apple's Steve Jobs
Pros: directed by Danny Boyle, written by Aaron Sorkin and starring Fassbender, it will probably be a very different affair to the Ashton Kutcher flick of 2014. Cons: It features an inspiring voice over by the lead character.
October 9th release date for the Boyle / Sorkin collaboration, just in time for awards season.
The troubled Steve Jobs biopic has finally announced a theatrical release date of October 9th this year. Strangely enough, that’s exactly the kind of time that judges start to think about awards nominations…
Shooting for the film, which has been the centre of a great deal of speculation because of its lengthy gestation and uncertain funding, began last month in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Danny Boyle, the man behind cult favourites such as Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later, as well as the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012, is in the director’s chair.
Michael Fassbender will portray the Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in the forthcoming movie
Continue reading: Release Date For 'Steve Jobs' Movie Confirmed
After many ups and downs, the Steve Jobs biopic looks to finally be on track.
Things are finally moving forward for Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs biopic, with the final cast being confirmed and filming getting under way this week. As expected Michael Fassbender will play the Apple founder, while Seth Rogen will play his former partner Steve Wozniak.
It's official, Michael Fassbender will play Steve Jobs
The film’s full cast list was revealed today in a statement from Universal. Joining Fassbender and Rogen will be Kate Winslet as former Macintosh marketing executive Joanna Hoffman, Jeff Daniels as former Apple CEO John Sculley and Katherine Waterston as Jobs' ex-girlfriend, Chrisann Brennan.
Here he is, your new and imporved Steve Jobs star.
If you’ve seen that Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher, you might think we’ve all had enough for a lifetime. Aaron Sorkin would beg to disagree. The West Wing and Newsroom writing genius (no seriously, we should all bow down to the greatness of Aaron Sorkin) is planning another one. But wait, this one will be different, they promise! First off, this one has Sorkin, which is an advantage right off the bat. Also, Danny Boyle – he of Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire and FREAKING OLYMPIC GAMES fame has been attached to direct. How’s that for an ensemble team?
And that’s not even the best bit! Not that I’m trying to sell you on the project or anything (I totally am) but guess who’s starring in the thing? No no, seriously. Guess.
Christian. Freaking. Bale. Batman will now play Steve Jobs in the new biopic. Given that I could watch Bale just sit and read the phonebook, I might not be the best judge for this, but I am excited and you should be too.
Aaron Sorkin has confirmed that Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in his forthcoming movie, directed by Danny Boyle.
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has confirmed that Oscar-winner Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in a forthcoming biopic. Sorkin is working on an adaptation of Walter Isaacson's 2011 biography of Jobs, which Danny Boyle will direct. Leonardo DiCaprio was thought to be set for the lead, before passing to take a break from acting.
Speaking to Bloomberg Television's Emily Chang, Sorkin appeared to suggest that Bale was always the primary target, "We needed the best actor on the board in a certain age range and that's Chris Bale," he said, "He didn't have to audition. Well, there was a meeting."
Continue reading: Aaron Sorkin Confirms Bale for 'Jobs' Movie, "We Needed The Best Actor"
Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs after Leonardo DiCaprio decided to take a break from acting.
Christian Bale will play the late Apple founder Steve Jobs in Sony's forthcoming biopic, sources confirm. The project boasts a huge pedigree with Danny Boyle directing from a script by Aaron Sorkin, based on Walter Isaacson's biography.
Christian Bale is an Oscar winner who brings serious pedigree to the Jobs biopic
Sorkin has previously confirmed the movie will be divided into three long scenes, each taking place backstage before one of Apple's famous product launches. The first scene will focus on the launch of the Mac, while, interestingly, the second will follow Jobs as he unveils the NeXT - the cube like computer that he developed after leaving Apple and a machine used by Tim Berners-Lee to write the first web browser. The final section of the movie will focus on the iPod.
Continue reading: Christian Bale to Play Steve Jobs after Leonardo DiCaprio Passes
Danny Boyle and Leonardo DiCaprio may be teaming up once again to work on the Aaron Sorkin-scripted biopic about Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs.
Dream team Leonardo Dicaprio and Danny Boyle may be teaming up once again to work on the Aaron Sorkin-written biopic of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Gatsby actor Leonardo DiCaprio has previously worked with English film director Boyle on the 2000 film The Beach, so the pair are already well acquainted with one another and have proven successes in their back catalogue.
Danny Boyle will be picking up the Steve Jobs biopic now David Fincher is out
DiCaprio is said to be Boyle's top choice to play Jobs, the Apple co-founder who passed away in 2011 following complications from pancreatic cancer, which he had been suffering with for many years. There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming biopic, particularly since director David Fincher, who had been pegged to direct, passed on the role. Fincher was said to have been desperate to cast Oscar-winner Christian Bale in the role, a choice many fans had concurred with. Fincher dropped out of the project due to salary dispute and issues over creative control, and with him the possibility that Bale will don Jobs’ signature black polo neck and glasses.
Continue reading: Dream Team: Danny Boyle And Leonardo DiCaprio For Steve Jobs Biopic
The odds for Sony's Steve Jobs movie are out
It’s all going on. Sony have revealed plans to make a film surround the late Steve Jobs’ life; Leonardo Dicaprio is favourite to play the former CEO and Danny Boyle is leading the pack to direct with David Fincher following closely behind.
Leo doing a spot of shopping
Of course, every time DiCaprio is even linked with a role, the same question is asked: Will Leonardo finally win an Oscar for his role in ‘insert movie here’. And this time is no different.
Danny Boyle could direct Leonardo DiCaprio in the Steve Jobs biopic.
Danny Boyle is in talks to direct Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs movie, which could be a masterstroke given the script's original and unusual narrative. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Boyle will replace David Fincher on the high profile biopic, which plays out in only three scenes.
Danny Boyle Could Helm the Apple Movie
Boyle is perhaps the obvious choice to helm the project, though reports suggesting Leonardo Dicaprio could play the late Apple founder have raised eyebrows. Fincher originally left the project over his aggressive salary demands, though he also wanted Sony to nail down Christian Bale for the project. The studio did not comply, and speculation suggests they are eyeing Wolf of Wall Street star DiCaprio.
Continue reading: Danny Boyle Is Perfect for Steve Jobs Movie - But Leonardo DiCaprio?
Despite some compelling themes, Babylon seems to have missed its mark.
Danny Boyles name is enough to get people up and interested in a new project, so when his new TV series, Babylon – on Channel 4 – was announced, attention was fixed firmly on the police comedy-drama. But has he managed to make the grade with the critics?
The show centres on the concept of spin within the police force as one of the UK’s most controversial institutions tries to cover up – or at least spin – some pretty bad press. Bringing in Instagram’s PR maestro is the Metropolitan Police’s way of changing their public façade.
Continue reading: Babylon Hits Channel 4 - Has The Danny Boyle Comedy/Drama Impressed?
The Manchester United biopic is out now
Six of Manchester United's most famous player of the modern era - David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil and Gary Neville - star in their very own biopic, detailing the rise of one of the finest batch of homegrown players to emerge in Europe in recent years. Class of 92 chronicles the rise and rise of the six players, who guided Manchester United to glory in the 1990's and went on to influence a generation of would-be footballers.
Giggs, Butt, Becks, Phil Neville, Scholesy and Gary Neville star in the biopic
"There will be a few tears in there from my mum I'm sure," Beckham said on the red carpet for the film's premiere over the weekend (via Sky News). He continued, referring to the wider aspects covered in the documentary, "There was so much going on; there was Oasis, The Stone Roses, the Hacienda; all these great things that were going on in Manchester."
Continue reading: What Can We Find Out About Fergie's Fledglings In 'Class Of '92?'
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The condition of your teeth is directly related to the state of your general health. It is one of the most essential strategies to maintain your teeth in excellent condition and avoid additional difficulties. Tooth decay, also known as cavities, may be prevented by brushing and flossing regularly. Cavities that go untreated may result in the destruction of teeth as well as other, potentially more catastrophic concerns.
Because of this, it is helpful to be aware of the indications of a tooth cavity and to see a dentist in cardiff as soon as possible if you believe that you may have one. The following are some early indicators of cavities:
1. Sensitivity of the Teeth
What does it feel like to have a cavity? If you have a cavity, you will most likely suffer tooth sensitivity. Which may vary from minor to severe, depending on the severity of the cavity. It may feel as if a cavity suddenly sprang out of nowhere. Although sensitivity is one of the most typical symptoms associated with cavities.
2. Discomfort During Consumption of Food and Drink
When you consume or drink certain hot or cold foods or drinks, you may find that the sensitivity or discomfort that you have been experiencing as a result of a cavity or tooth decay is particularly obvious.
Even sugary meals and drinks have the potential to bring on tooth sensitivity that’s caused by cavities. Make an appointment with your dentist to determine whether or not the sensitivity in your teeth is the result of a cavity or another reason.
3. Ache Accompanied By Pressure
Even when you are not eating, if you have excruciating pain in your tooth while applying pressure or biting down. This might be an indication that you have a cavity or another dental problem.
Because you may only feel a little amount of discomfort. Or sometimes none at all, in the early stages of tooth decay, it can be difficult to identify the problem. On the other hand, if you do nothing, you can end up with a toothache that causes considerable pain in your teeth. It seems as if this agony is always there, regardless of whether you are eating, chatting, or doing nothing at all.
5. Teeth With Cavities Or Pits In Them
Are you curious about the appearance of a cavity? When a person has a cavity in their tooth, the area where the decay is taking place may seem like a very small hole in the tooth. If you look at your tooth and see that it has a little hole, dent, or pit in it, this can indicate that you have a cavity.
If you have any concerns about the state of your teeth health, you should make an appointment with a dentist in cardiff as soon as possible.
Discolouration of the teeth is yet another obvious symptom that a cavity may be present. If a tooth has a spot or stain on it that is brilliant white, brown, or black in colour. This might be another cavity symptom caused by decay. If you are worried about it, you should have it checked out by a dentist even if it could just be a natural stain.
When Should One See The Dentist?
Don’t put off going to the dentist if you see any of these warning signals; do so as soon as possible. The sooner you go to the dentist, the more probable it is that the necessary treatment will be less complicated and less intrusive.
It is recommended that the majority of individuals go to the dentist once every six months to have their teeth cleaned and checked for cavities. However, some people may need to see the dentist every three or four months. And the frequency of these appointments is determined by oral health risk factors such as whether or not you’ve ever had a cavity.
Teeth that are badly decayed may often be saved by having restorative therapy performed on them by a dentist. By using fluoride toothpaste and getting fluoride treatments from your dentist. You may help strengthen the enamel on your teeth, making them more resistant to cavities.
You also have the option of restoring your teeth with procedures such as fillings, pulp capping, and root canals. If the decay has not spread to the pulp or nerve of your tooth, you may just need a filling. Your dentist will likely remove the decay and then cover the hole with a resin composite or amalgam filling. If the decay has not spread, a filling may be sufficient.
However, if the rot has advanced to the pulp or the nerve, you will likely need a root canal or a pulp capping procedure. The latter procedure is carried out when the nerve has only been moderately infected. And if there is still a chance that the nerve may mend itself naturally.
If your tooth’s pulp is injured or if the nerve is moderately or severely infected or inflamed. Your dentist will conduct an examination to establish the severity of the nerve’s condition. And may recommend that you have a root canal procedure performed. The removal of teeth that have severe decay is another option. To know more about dentist in cardiff, schedule your free consultation today.
The Methods To Prevent Cavities
Calcium-rich foods and supplements should be consumed in large quantities for cavity prevention. Additionally, you should replace your toothbrush often and brush and floss consistently.
Even though a dental hygienist cardiff can apply sealants to your premolars and molars to protect them from acid and bacteria that cause cavities, you should still visit the dentist in cardiff every six months for cleanings and scaling and to make sure that any potential issues are found and treated as soon as possible. Your dentist may also suggest bitewing x-rays. So that they can examine your teeth and look for any signs of cavities.
Please do not be reluctant to give us a call at our dentist in cardiff. If you have any dental sensitivity, pain, discomfort, discolouration, or holes in your teeth. If you wait to have a cavity looked out, the procedure may be more intrusive and less likely to be effective. However, the sooner you get it checked out, the better. | <urn:uuid:e433947f-b0e2-4d1f-930e-b03f5503002a> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 5,899 |
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The following was released today by Oregon Citizens for a Sound Economy:
Today the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will begin enforcing 4(d) rules for salmon in the Pacific Northwest, threatening the rights of property owners throughout the region. These rules will apply the "take" prohibitions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to salmon populations listed as "threatened." Included in the 4(d) rules is a provision giving individuals and special interest groups the right to file lawsuits against property owners for alleged violations of the ESA.
Potential impacts of the new federal rules could include lost jobs, higher energy and water bills, higher costs for new homes, caps on residential and commercial water use, the destruction of dams that produce clean energy and are a vital source of power in the Pacific Northwest, limits on agricultural irrigation, and new government regulation of construction and transportation costs.
"The prohibitions in the 4(d) rules threaten basic property rights and turn the entire Pacific Northwest into a fief of the Fisheries Service," said Oregon CSE Director Russ Walker. "What's worse, NMFS has virtually guaranteed that extremists will try to shut down farms and businesses with a flood of frivolous lawsuits."
The 4(d) rules are not only onerous, but unnecessary. Populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest are surging to levels not seen in decades. However, NMFS refuses to count most of these fish because they do not meet the agency's misguided standards of biological purity. Walker noted, "If this bureaucracy would stop inventing reasons to ignore the millions of salmon returning to our rivers, there would be no justification for ESA listings at all."
"The only rule NMFS should be applying is just count every fish.
"Ignoring good science in order to pander to special interests is an unfortunate aspect of the Clinton-Gore legacy. A legacy we in the Pacific Northwest will have to live with."
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Chalk Streams across the Chilterns are springing back to life after one of the most severe droughts on record. After three consecutive years of low flows with long sections of most rivers dry, above average winter rainfall has helped them to start flowing again. In September 2019, at the height of the drought, almost two thirds of the total length of chalk stream habitat in the AONB was dry leading to widespread damage to chalk stream habitat and a number of fish rescues had to be carried out by the Environment Agency to relocate fish caught out by the receding waters. However, since the beginning of autumn, rainfall has been significantly above average and groundwater levels have begun to recover.
Over the winter recharge period (October to March) to date, rainfall has been 145% of average across the Chilterns. Helped by a wet September, effective rainfall – the proportion of the rain that falls which is available to recharge the aquifer (ie. the portion of total rainfall that soaks into the ground) – was 173% of the long-term average. With winter being much wetter than average so far, groundwater levels are currently rising quickly and the rivers are beginning to respond. The R. Misbourne has extended upstream as far as Missenden Abbey Park and the Chess has begun to flow through Chesham once more. Perhaps even more dramatically, both the Hughenden Stream and more recently, the Hamble Brook have both begun to flow again.
Further north in the Chilterns, the recovery of the rivers has been more muted. Whilst the Bulbourne has begun to flow through Berkhamsted, the Ver remains dry for over 9km of its length. Further north into the Lea catchment, December groundwater levels, though rising, remained below average for the time of year despite all the rain, showing just how far levels had fallen during the drought. Though the situation is rapidly improving, groundwater levels still have someway to go to get back to more normal levels for the time of year and ensure healthy chalk stream flows through the rest of the year and more rain is needed.
It is undoubtedly great to see many of the Chilterns rivers flowing more healthily again but it will take some time for them to recover ecologically. Some species will return very quickly, indeed some already have, but other species, particularly fish like brown trout & bullhead may take several years to make their way back into the headwaters, if at all. What it is clear is that the chances of full recovery rely on more resilient, reliable flows and more natural systems, free of impediments, such as weirs and culverts, to the movement of species.
High and increasing demand for water combined with the impacts of climate change and are having a negative impact on the health of these rivers. In the Chilterns we have the highest personal water use anywhere in the UK (173L per person per day) and one of the highest in Europe. The majority of water that we use is taken from the chalk aquifer that our precious rivers rely on for their flow. In many cases the water that we use never finds its way back to those rivers, leaving them depleted. Every litre of water less we use each day leaves a litre more in the aquifer to help our chalk streams flow.
In the longer term, as the population continues to grow and the impacts of climate change take greater effect, we must greatly reduce our reliance on the chalk aquifer for water so that the chalk streams, that contribute so much to the outstanding Chilterns landscape, can be restored to health for wildlife and for future generations to enjoy. | <urn:uuid:aa7d4e3c-b93f-4553-8033-52ac9dfb2870> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 3,579 |
MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC) was in 11 hedge funds’ portfolio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012. MRC has seen an increase in enthusiasm from smart money lately. There were 6 hedge funds in our database with MRC holdings at the end of the previous quarter.
If you’d ask most traders, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated investment tools of yesteryear. While there are greater than 8000 funds trading at present, we hone in on the elite of this club, about 450 funds. It is widely believed that this group has its hands on most of all hedge funds’ total capital, and by paying attention to their best investments, we have formulated a few investment strategies that have historically beaten Mr. Market. Our small-cap hedge fund strategy outperformed the S&P 500 index by 18 percentage points annually for a decade in our back tests, and since we’ve began to sharing our picks with our subscribers at the end of August 2012, we have outpaced the S&P 500 index by 24 percentage points in 7 months (see the details here).
Just as important, optimistic insider trading sentiment is a second way to parse down the stock market universe. There are lots of motivations for a bullish insider to get rid of shares of his or her company, but only one, very obvious reason why they would buy. Many empirical studies have demonstrated the market-beating potential of this strategy if “monkeys” understand where to look (learn more here).
Keeping this in mind, it’s important to take a look at the key action encompassing MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC).
How are hedge funds trading MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC)?
At the end of the fourth quarter, a total of 11 of the hedge funds we track were long in this stock, a change of 83% from the third quarter. With the smart money’s sentiment swirling, there exists a few noteworthy hedge fund managers who were boosting their stakes meaningfully.
According to our comprehensive database, Pennant Capital Management, managed by Alan Fournier, holds the most valuable position in MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC). Pennant Capital Management has a $194 million position in the stock, comprising 4.1% of its 13F portfolio. Sitting at the No. 2 spot is Select Equity Group, managed by Robert Joseph Caruso, which held a $177 million position; 0.1% of its 13F portfolio is allocated to the company. Other hedge funds that hold long positions include Phill Gross and Robert Atchinson’s Adage Capital Management, Ken Griffin’s Citadel Investment Group and Richard Driehaus’s Driehaus Capital.
As aggregate interest increased, key money managers were breaking ground themselves. Adage Capital Management, managed by Phill Gross and Robert Atchinson, initiated the largest position in MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC). Adage Capital Management had 29 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Jim Simons’s Renaissance Technologies also made a $5 million investment in the stock during the quarter. The following funds were also among the new MRC investors: John Overdeck and David Siegel’s Two Sigma Advisors, Paul Tudor Jones’s Tudor Investment Corp, and Steven Cohen’s SAC Capital Advisors.
What have insiders been doing with MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC)?
Insider buying is at its handiest when the primary stock in question has experienced transactions within the past 180 days. Over the last six-month time frame, MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC) has seen zero unique insiders buying, and 5 insider sales (see the details of insider trades here).
Let’s also take a look at hedge fund and insider activity in other stocks similar to MRC Global Inc (NYSE:MRC). These stocks are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK), RBC Bearings Incorporated (NASDAQ:ROLL), Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB), The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR), and Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT). All of these stocks are in the machine tools & accessories industry and their market caps are similar to MRC’s market cap.
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|Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK)||24||1||15|
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Bobby V is sending shock waves through fans with the surprise release of his brand new album Electrik.
The 38-year-old R&B crooner has remained consistent with his releases since going indie a decade ago and he continues to deliver with his seventh studio album.
Led by the single “Lil Bit” featuring Snoop Dogg, which saw the singer reunite with producer Tim Kelley of Tim & Bob, the project boasts 13 tracks. Snoop is the sole feature as Bobby handles the project staying true to his authentic R&B vibes.
With a mission to keep the genre thriving, Bobby says, “I refuse to let the beautiful craft of r&b music die.” As the album hit digital stores he thanked fans with a message on Instagram. “What a blessing to still be dropping albums after all these years!,” he wrote. “Everyday is like a dream regardless of the good & bad that comes with it!”
Electrik follows Bobby’s 2016 album and movie Hollywood Hearts. Stream his new LP below.
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Since becoming a Mother myself, I am forever grateful for these immense gifts the plants have in store for us. A lot of times, people relate essential oils to good smells only, but they are so SO very useful to have at home especially when you have little ones around. If you have heard about aromatherapy or essential oils but do not know what they really do and you use a little bit here and there, this one’s for you.
How come nobody told me before on how useful the essential oils are!
- Calm and Soothe
This is probably the most popular reason behind why a lot of parents use aromatherapy for babies. Used correctly, it is indeed very calming and helpful to soothe a baby. Essential oils like Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) are great for babies. I personally like to diffuse these oils especially after a long, stimulating day say, out in the mall or around a lot of people. Babies get so easily overstimulated after all!
- Coughs and Colds
It is inherent in us as parents, when we see our babies with their little noses all stuffy and having difficulty breathing properly, we always want to help alleviate their pains. Diffusing essential oils around sick babies is a useful way to help relieve the stuffy noses and of course, as per above, to help soothe them down. Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana) is my go-to for this! Diffuse for 15-30 minutes with your baby and switch it off after.
- Germ Killing
Another top reason why we use essential oils at home. When the husband or other family member is sick, I also use essential oils to keep germs at bay so the baby is protected! Some of these oils with certain chemical constituents that are so very useful to boost immunity and keep the germs at bay! We use essential oils to make sprays and hand sanitizers for this purpose.
- Reducing Allergies
This one is a common issue in a lot of households and a large part of it is attributed to the many harmful chemicals found in many household products. Babies with their tiny, tiny developing body systems may sometimes be too sensitive to these chemicals. It is inevitably difficult to avoid them fully but we try to keep our home as toxic free as possible with green cleaning. Essential oils play an important role in green cleaning. The house smells great and natural and you know you are well protected by these plants. How? Some of these oils help strengthen our respiratory system, opening up our breaths and reduce inflammation on our sinuses on top of keeping our utensils free of germs!
We don’t use essential oils for this but hydrosols! What are they you might ask? Hydrosols are the water soluble parts of plants from the distillation of essential oils! Gentle on babies and so very handy to have with you. I have used them on my baby especially during teething and it seemed to soothe him down.
Aromatherapy or the usage of essential oils is an immense help to us from Nature. It lies very close to my heart about the possibility of mis-using essential oils as it could be very harming to these babies.
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When the Drake Oil Well in Titusville, Pennsylvania began seeping crude oil 150 years ago, humanity allowed itself to become engulfed in the ecology of oil, according to a Penn State environmental historian. Now in the midst of an energy transition, the U.S. and the world need to keep moving forward toward alternative methods of power generation.
"American consumers must take stock and understand our dependency on oil in the context of how we got to this point," said Brian Black, associate professor of history and environmental studies, Penn State Altoona. "Just as a certain path of consumption led us to petroleum dependence, a path will lead us out of it. These paths, of course, are composed by the choices made by the American consumer."
In the late 1800s, oil was not a commodity. In fact, crude oil was a product looking for a purpose. While people did distill a little kerosene and use it in place of whale oil in lamps, one of the first commercial products produced was petroleum jelly -- Vaseline -- patented in 1872 and discovered when it accumulated in the equipment and workers found it softened their hands. It took Henry Ford and the mass production of automobiles to push the industry into complex processes like cracking, fractionation and distillation that now produce the gasoline, kerosene, Jet A, benzene and the myriad other products that derive from crude oil. This also opened up industry to other petroleum-based products including plastics, fabrics, coatings, medications, cosmetics and the entire world of petrochemicals that permeate modern life.
"Together, these uses composed a dependence so pervasive that it remade the ecology of human life," said Black. "This slow growth of petroleum products over the 20th century led to a centrality in American life that no resource had possessed for humans before. This occurred to the point that in the 21st century petroleum dictates decisions of national security and human security," he told attendees at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science today (Jan. 14) in Chicago.
Such a dependence on petroleum really contradicts the United States' founding principles. Black considers that it would be a telling exercise to imagine the reaction of the founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson or Benjamin Franklin perhaps, allowing the country's autonomy to become compromised by the necessity of a resource for which the nation was beholden to others.
"By declaring our dependence on oil, we can clearly view our history in a way that will allow us to better approach the problem of our energy future," said Black.
According to Black, history tells us that consumers never imagine the next energy source, that the transition from one source of energy to another is unforeseen and sometimes unguided and that in the past, governments have not been involved in these transitions.
"In the 21st century, it may be that governments need to be involved," said Black. "We see some of that in the way President Obama is approaching the nation's plans for future energy."
Regardless of who initiates the change, it is one that must take place if we are going to continue our way of life as it is with no major disturbances. From the beginning, it was known that crude oil was a finite resource and that eventually it would run out. It seems that only now does the American public understand this reality.
Black suggests that our energy transition may begin with a reevaluation of our uses for crude. One of the first things to go in a switch to alternative energy sources would be petroleum-powered transportation, according to Black. Burning derivatives of crude oil would have to stop because the commodity is too valuable for use as a feedstock in chemical processes.
"In the future, I think, people will look back at burning petroleum as a wasteful practice that demonstrated 20th-century Americans' lack of appreciation of petroleum's diverse applications," said Black. "That will likely seem jarring to the energy sensibilities of the 21st century.
"We have no definable way to say what energy transitions will take place or when a culture has to let go of everything that they know," said Black. "My argument is that we are in an era where we will reconsider some of our most basic ways of using and acquiring energy," said Black. "We have a culture now that is more open to these new ideas and concepts than ever before."
Despite lower gasoline prices, Black believes that the country and the world are ready to meet the challenges of a change away from oil. He is optimistic that Americans will take the knowledge they now have of how problematic oil dependency is to the country and make the decisions that will ensure our future security and freedom. By declaring our dependence on petroleum, Black argues that we will help to establish a more independent energy future. | <urn:uuid:3515cd53-a3b1-4b37-bd3b-9c2801237093> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 4,880 |
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THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF UTERO-GESTATION.
OSSA INNOMINATA-SACRUM-COCCYX-DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE MALE AND FEMALE PELVIS-DIAMETERS OF THE PELVIS-PELVIS BEFORE PUBERTY-AXES-INCLINATION.
THE Pelvis, as the frame-work which, in great measure, contains, supports, and protects, the complicated apparatus of the generative organs, first claims our attention; since an accurate knowledge of the form, size, and uses, of its different parts is indispensably necessary, not only to understand the situation of the viscera it contains, but also to form a correct view of the mechanism upon which the process of parturition depends.
This osseous canal or circular archway, consists essentially of three bones, the right and left os innominatum, which form the sides of the arch, with the sacrum between them, acting as a keystone, and supporting the whole weight of the trunk above.
Ossa innominata. The ossa innominata in early life consists of three distinct bones, the iliac or hip bones at the sides, the ischia or lower portion, upon which we sit, and the ossa pubis, which meet each other anteriorly to form the front part of the pelvis. In the adult these are consolidated into one bone, merely leaving irregular lines and ridges here and there to mark their previous existence.
These bones present several striking points of resemblance with those which belong to the upper extremities, viz. the scapula and clavicle; and in the early stages of development, this similarity is much more distinctly seen: it is remarkable, that although the ischia and ossa pubis are formed later than the ilia, yet they unite with each other much sooner than with the ilia, so that the two consolidated bones bear the same relation to 'the ilium, which is separated from them, that the clavicle does to the scapula: many other points of resemblance between the bones of the shoulder and pelvis might be noticed if necessary. (Meckel, Anat. vol. ii. p. 239.) The ossa innominata meet each other in front, forming the symphysis pubis, having layers of fibro-cartilage interposed between their extremities, and bound together by ligamentous fibres, constituting the ligamentum arcuatum, or annulare ossium pubis, and by which a more rounded appearance
is given to the pubic arch. They are united to the sacrum posteriorly, one on each side of it, forming the right and left sacro-iliac symphysis or synchondrosis; this differs in many respects from the symphysis pubis, the cartilaginous coverings of the opposing bones being much thinner, especially those of the ossa innominata; the surfaces are extremely uneven from the deep indentations which each bone presents at this part, locking, as it were, into each other, and thus contributing greatly to increase the firmness of the joint, which is also still farther strengthened by the support of powerful ligaments.
Between the ligamento and cartilaginous layers which cover the surfaces of the bones at the pubic and sacro-iliac symphyses, a minute collection of synovial fluid may be detected, like that found in the fibro-cartilages between the vertebræ; it serves to lubricate their surfaces, and separates them more or less, thereby increasing the thickness of the intervening cartilaginous structure; and separating also the edges of the bones, to a certain extent, more especially at the symphysis pubis. (Portal, Anat. Méd.) These lamina of intervening fibro-cartilage are thicker in the female than in the male, although of smaller extent; and this is still more remarkable during pregnancy, this ligamento-cartilaginous structure becoming now more cushiony and elastic, while in the latter months we can easily distinguish blood-vessels ramifying through it, which are branches of the pudic arteries and veins.
Sacrum. The sacrum, which forms the upper and posterior portion of the pelvis, contributes greatly to the general solidity of the whole bony circle. From its wedge-like shape, it is admirably adapted to support the entire weight of the trunk, and acts, as we have before observed, as a kind of keystone to the arch which is formed by the ossa innominata. It is of a triangular shape, being concave before and convex behind. In the fœtus it consists of five distinct pieces of bone, separated by intervening layers of cartilage, like the vertebræ of the spinal column, and from their resemblance to those bones they have been called false vertebræ. These cartilages, after a time, gradually disappear; bony matter is deposited in their place; so that by the period of puberty the five sacral vertebræ become united into one solid bone, although they may be distinguished, until an advanced period of life, by the ridges which their edges form.
The upper surface of the sacrum, having to sustain the whole weight of the spinal column, is broad and flat, and corresponds to the lower surface of the last lumbar vertebra. Its anterior surface forms with that of the other mentioned bone a considerable angle, which projects forwards and more or less downwards towards the symphysis pubis, and is called the promontory of the sacrum. Beneath this point, the sacrum takes a considerable sweep backwards as it descends, gradually advancing again forwards, as we approach its inferior extremity, forming an extensive concavity upon its anterior surface: this is termed the hollow of the sacrum.
Coccyx. The lower end is prolonged by a small bone, called Coccyx or os Coccygis, from its supposed resemblance to a cuckoo's beak. It usually consists of four, and sometimes (especially in women) of five portions; they are much smaller than the bones of the sacrum, and are very imperfect rudiments of vertebral formation; like these, they are at an early period little else than cartilage, and even when the bones are fully formed, | <urn:uuid:3771bbf6-ecd9-44f2-9614-71ae33dd0c9b> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 5,794 |
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By Austin Love
Council Project Manager
Crude oil tankers in Prince William Sound are using cleaner fuel than they were just a few years ago. New regulations, created by the International Maritime Organization, aim to improve air quality by limiting pollutants emitted from large ships. The regulations target three air pollutants produced by internal combustion engines and released in vessel exhaust: sulfur oxides, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides.
These pollutants can have a variety of negative impacts on the environment and human health. Sulfur and nitrogen can cause acidification in the environment leading to declines in species abundance and biodiversity of plants and fish. They can cause nutrient enrichment that can lead to excessive algae growth and fish kills in aquatic ecosystems. Human health impacts can include increased risk for lung disease, asthma, autism, and heart disease.
The new regulations mandate that ships use either cleaner fuels or new technologies, such as exhaust scrubbers, to reduce pollution from large marine vessels. The tankers in Prince William Sound are complying by burning fuel with low sulfur content. As of August 2012, ships had to burn fuel with a sulfur content of 1.0 percent or less if they were within the North American Emission Control Area, which extends approximately 200 miles offshore. As of January 1, 2015, vessels within the emission control area had to burn even cleaner fuels, meaning tanker fuel emissions in Prince William Sound now have a sulfur content of 0.1 percent or less. Comparatively, tankers in international waters, more than 200 miles offshore, are allowed to burn fuel with sulfur content up to 3.5 percent. The new low sulfur fuel is about 60 percent more costly than traditional fuels used to run ships, but using low sulfur fuels can significantly lower engine and fuel systems maintenance costs.
One caveat in the new regulations allows certain types of ships to burn higher sulfur fuel in Prince William Sound and coastal waters until 2020. This exception applies to ships that were built before 2011 and use steam boilers for propulsion power. Only one ship currently calling in Port Valdez, the SeaRiver Sierra, uses this type of propulsion. The Sierra could burn 3.5 percent sulfur fuel and be in compliance; however, the Sierra typically burns cleaner fuel while operating in the Sound, averaging 1.4 percent. This ship is expected to be replaced by a new ship, the SeaRiver Eagle Bay, by the end of 2015. The Eagle Bay will use 0.1 percent or less sulfur fuel while operating in Prince William Sound and coastal waters.
Burning the cleaner fuel will lead to significant pollution reductions in the region. Tankers burning cleaner fuels will likely reduce the amount of these pollutants released into Prince William Sound by hundreds of tons per year. Using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates, nitrogen oxides could be reduced from 340 to 300 tons per year, sulfur oxides from 300 to 11 tons per year, and particulate matter could be reduced from 70 to 9 tons per year. The council has commissioned a study that will more accurately quantify the reductions from tanker’s emissions resulting from the new regulations. Results of that study should be available in the fall of 2015. | <urn:uuid:d97171da-644b-4b13-bca9-aec7d4a40494> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 3,287 |
The poem begins and ends with meditation. He gave the core of his art collection consisting of 72 canvases and 4 bronzes. A limited architectural design competition was conducted to select an architect among three architectural firms that were invited to apply. This new pavilion allowed the museum to double the display surface currently dedicated to Canadian artists.
Humanity was indifferent to the suffering of others in ancient times when Icarus fell, it was indifferent at a later date when Christ was crucified, and it is also equally indifferent today.
And at least some amount of this indifference will be necessary for us to bear the sufferings. Senator Robert Mackaythe owner of the property, was convinced to sell the house for a good price. The generous gift engaged a keen interest in the public and, because of it, the donations multiplied.
This is the moral Auden has been able to draw from the painted scenery. The poem is unforgettable in its imagery. The thieves likewise have never been identified, although there is at least one informal suspect. Trained in the Beaux-Arts tradition, they proposed a building that catered to French taste of the time: The collections grew dramatically during the 19th century.
The museum was initially housed in the Jesuit church and began receiving the public inbefore being transferred to the new City Hall, where it was inaugurated in with a catalogue of paintings.
But so far as it happens to others, we cast the same look upon everything, like the sun that shines equally upon pain or pleasure. The collection increased from pictures in to "of the very highest merit" inin a museum now cited as "the most comprehensive in France after that of Paris".
It was first published inthough written by Auden during his winter sojourn in Brussels in Designed by architect Fred Lebensold the building backs directly onto the back of the Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion. The poem consists of two sections, the first a series of general statements and the second a specific application of those generalizations.
Auden composed after he visited that museum in Paris.
Soon there was a pressing need for a new building. Humanity was indifferent to the suffering of others in ancient times when Icarus fell, it was indifferent at Musee des beaux arts later date when Christ was crucified and it is also equally indifferent today.
They are much amazed to see a boy falling from the sky, and then only two white legs rising out of the sea. Auden His painting shows that he realized that while individuals suffer, the daily routine of life goes on as usual undisturbed.
Stewart, hence the name of the pavilion. And with ambitious works by Delvoye and Varini, 21st century art has now made its appearance in the museum. This included a large donation by businessman James Ross. During the following twenty years, the organization had an itinerant existence during which its shows and expositions were held in various Montreal venues.
The description in the middle is also in an ordinary language and rhythm. A third picture of Brueghel entitled Icarus brings out this indifference even more vividly. But life has to go on. Without any indifference at all, life would be unbearable.
The paintings fully bring out the indifference of humanity to individual suffering. The language is simple. Our grumbling will not correct human nature.
The ship sails on unconcerned. Disasters, tragedies and sufferings are a part of life; they happen any time. It was funded by contributions from governments and the members of the business community, notably the Desmarais family.This fine lyrical poem, Musee des Beaux Arts, is one of Auden's most celebrated short poems.
It was first published inthough written by Auden during his winter sojourn in Brussels in Auden begins the lyric by praising the painters of old, like Brueghel, who understood the nature of suffering and humanity’s indifference to it.
“Musée des Beaux Arts,” which is French for “museum of fine arts,” is a poem about the universal indifference to human misfortune.
Following a series of reflections on how inattentive.
Musee des Beaux Arts. W. H. Auden About suffering they were never wrong, The old Masters: how well they understood Its human position: how it takes place While someone else is eating or opening a window or just walking dully along; How, when the aged are reverently, passionately waiting For the miraculous birth, there always must be.
Musée des Beaux Arts by W.H. Auden. Musée des Beaux Arts Learning Guide by PhD students from Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley. Le Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal (MBAM), un musée humaniste, innovant et audacieux.
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The Peanuts gang was playing navy, and had fashioned sailor hats out of newspapers. One character asks another where the captain is. “Over there,” he says. “Which one is he?” the first one asks.
“He’s the one with the editorial page on his head.”
Remember the infrequent expression on Charlie Brown’s face when he was all warm inside? Like when he saw the little red-haired girl? That was my face when I read that strip.
We take a lot of flak in the opinion industry, as you might imagine. I’ve been called every name in the book. People have wished me ill. And I was once threatened by a caller who promised to show me “what a 57-year-old man can do.”
Nor is it much fun to publicly call out corrupt or tyrannical public officials. It can be quite unsettling. Trust me.
Moreover, it’s more than a little surreal to realize that when you get up in the morning, everyone in town is capable of having an opinion on what kind of day you had at work yesterday.
But in helping prepare today’s guide to the editorial page – we just thought it would be fun to do, and have been talking about doing it for years – I was reminded again of how very rewarding and meaningful this job is.
Conventional wisdom has it that editorials try to tell people what to think, or some such nonsense. We know better than that. The truth is, editorials serve many other functions.
They simply take note of important events, issues and people. They point out the good and bad in the community or the world at large, perhaps suggesting ways to change the bad. They praise or lament society’s angels and devils. They campaign for things and people. Sometimes they just try to be fun or entertaining. And, yes, they try to provoke thought and even action.
Persuasive writing has always been with us, but no country has the proud tradition of editorial writing that the United States does. It’s a privilege and a thrill being part of that long line of public champions.
We don’t just get brickbats, of course. Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t thank us or compliment us. I once had a man tell me my editorial inspired him to run for office. Another time, I was told that I changed a governor’s mind on an issue. A woman was moved to create a piece of art to go with another bit of our prose. Mostly, people seem to appreciate someone standing up for what they think is right in a tempest of wrong.
I’m often asked how one goes about writing editorials. The truth is, it’s a bit like tying a necktie: It’s nearly impossible to describe; you just do it. And, as with a necktie, you hope it doesn’t choke you.
Besides all the other things we aim for, we try to make our editorials compelling and, with any luck, well-worded. We are, first and foremost, writers who admire a well-turned phrase in others and pray to turn out an occasional one ourselves.
Kenneth Rystrom, in a book titled The Why Who and How of the Editorial Page, listed some of the top qualities of editorial writers – including a wide variety of interests; a background in, or knack for, reporting; solid writing skills; a commitment to justice and integrity; and “the ability to reason cogently.”
To that list I would add – at the very top – a heart for people and their predicaments. To me, it’s the most important qualification. You can pick the other stuff up along the way.
Editorial page work has changed me in many ways, but probably the most profound way is that it has required me to think things through – and to be willing to question basic, even long-held assumptions.
I’ve also had to learn how to argue issues without putting emotional stock in the outcome of the debate. I’ve noticed it’s difficult
for folks to engage in a passionate dispute over issues they feel strongly about without letting anger seep in.
It’s interesting, for example, that people who may not know who their state representative is seem to know how the universe was created.
I’ve come to the conclusion that dispassionate debate is not an innate skill for most of us, and therefore takes learning. I think schools should think about teaching argumentative skills to everyone, not just the debate squad.
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The Mediterranean Sea has been referred to as the “barometer of world politics.” This description is quite apt since it is often in the centre stage of conflict. The disputes unfolding in the Mediterranean littoral often prompt responses in the international centres of power – New York, London, Geneva, and lately, Brussels.
Three continents meet on the Mediterranean basin: Africa, Asia and Europe. Diverse political systems, socio-economic conditions and the three great monotheistic religions collide making this one of the most tense areas around the globe.
Security, Europe and the Mediterranean
Establishing security in the Mediterranean has always been a great challenge. Solutions may seem impossible and containment seems to be the only viable and pragmatic policy option.
In the 1970s, the then European Economic Community sought to strengthen ties with the Mediterranean region. Two littoral states, France and Italy, are founding members of the European Union. Moreover, events in the Mediterranean Sea would inevitably have a bearing on events in the EEC.
The Mediterranean is the major shipping route for oil originating in the Middle East.
Oil tanker routes in the Mediterranean
Moreover, former colonial links established different economic and personal interests in a number of non-EEC Mediterranean states.
Mediterranean countries were economically dependent on the EEC. An estimated 50% of their exports were destined to EEC countries. Stronger and lasting links were beneficial for both parties.
The end of the Cold War signified a change in policy and attitude. The fear of expansionary and belligerent Soviet Communism faded. The emerging democratic states of Eastern Europe expressed a willingness to open up their markets, strengthen the rule of law and engage with a wider European project.
More Mediterranean states joined the European Community, and later, the European Union. Greece joined in 1981, Spain in 1986 and Malta and Cyprus in 2004.
However, there is no sign that tension and conflict in the Mediterranean would ebb. Security threats evolve in nature and scope.
The Financial Crisis
The effects of the world-wide financial crisis and the subsequent Eurozone crisis have been acutely felt in the Mediterranean. Greece, Italy, Spain, and Cyprus had to implement substantial reforms and austerity measures to avoid defaulting from their international financial commitments.
These measures led to rising unemployment and widespread discontent. Political instability and popular protests which, in some cases, turned violent were reported in the capitals of various states. The crisis is changing the political, economic and social interface of a number of Mediterranean nations.
The political establishment in Italy was shaken by a strong protest vote which left the country in political deadlock for a number of weeks whilst Greece saw a rise in votes for the extreme right. The political class is often accused of forfeiting its economic sovereignty to the troika – the European Union, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund.
Tensions are rife and the long-term consequences are yet unknown. What is certain is that the wider European landscape will be changed by this crisis.
This map was created by Wall Str. market observer and journalist Barry Ritholtz, who specializes in political and economic analysis, advice and "tips"
The Mediterranean is located at the heart of a main migration route. Migrants leave Sub-Saharan Africa and proceed to North African ports. Lutterbeck (2009) estimates that between 100,000 and 120,000 migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean annually. This humanitarian phenomenon poses new policy challenges including “overburdened social welfare systems, rising crime rates and international terrorism.”
Organisations, such as FRONTEX, are largely perceived to be ineffective in bringing lasting solutions. Immigration is a problem rooted in the volatile countries of sub-Saharan Africa and the horn of Africa. Engagement with out-of-area players is a pre-requisite to this humanitarian, political and social challenge.
The Mediterranean is a major international seaway which permits the exchange of goods and services across different maritime borders. This geopolitical reality encouraged the establishment of thriving ports across the Mediterranean basin.
The exchange of goods and services is not without its challenges. Effective maritime policing is required to minimize potential terrorist movements, drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering and piracy.
The European Union and the Schengen Area provide frameworks which allow for the exchange of information and the enforcement of EU-wide arrest warrants. These links provide a scope for Europe-wide collaboration. Nonetheless, engaging with the southern shores of the Mediterranean is necessary to minimize any security weak links.
The Situation in North Africa
The events which unfolded in North Africa and the Arab World in 2011 present a challenge to policy makers. The media described these mass protests as an “Arab Spring.” Unfortunately, this label fails to highlight the different divisions and the motivations behind the protests in the individual countries.
Due to the historical and ideological difference, the events in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia need to be analysed on their own merits. Also worthy of analysis are the wave of protests in Algeria and the democratic reforms in Morocco over the past decade.
Nonetheless, there are some similarities shared by all countries. All countries are trying to come to terms with the reality and the challenge of a pluralist liberal democracy. To a varying degree, the threat of extremism may hinder or delay this process. Instability is still rife and regional partners are aware of the dangers this may pose.
Euromed survey on "Prospects of sustainable democracy" and "The EU in the Arab Spring"
Institutions and Dialogue
The situation in the Mediterranean may be best summed up in Heraclitus' aphorism: “ever newer waters flow on those who step into the same rivers.” The dynamics in the Northern and the Southern shores of the Mediterranean have always been in a state of flux.
There are a number of institutions which provide a platform for Mediterranean and European States to meet. Since 1995, the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership brings together 44 states to discuss a number of issues including long-term cooperation, security and stability, good governance, and cultural exchange.
The Euro-Med partnership is the antecedent of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM).
The UfM provides institutions which may promote dialogue in the region. These include a permanent secretariat, a Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, an assembly for local and regional authorities in the Euro-Mediterranean region and the Anna Lindh Foundation which promotes dialogue between cultures.
The European Union is a major regional player. The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) is a foreign policy framework which facilitates bilateral relations between the EU and 16 of its non-member neighbouring states. The ENP provides for closer political association, a level of economic integration and increased mobility.
These developments are positive. They indicate a willingness to embrace dialogue and provide a platform for the multiple regional partners. However, institutions are ineffective if they are not perceived to have the capabilities to meet challenges. Care must be taken to optimize the institutional architecture of such institutions and ensure effective delivery.
"The Union for the Mediterranean is a multilateral partnership with a view to increasing the potential for regional integration and cohesion among Euro-Mediterranean partners.
The Union for the Mediterranean is inspired by the shared political will to revitalize efforts to transform the Mediterranean into an area of peace, democracy, cooperation and prosperity."
At the 1975 Helsinki Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the late Maltese Prime Minister Dom Mintoff stated that security in the world depends on security in the Mediterranean.
Prof Guido de Marco, President-Emeritus of Malta, held similar views: “there can be no security in Europe unless there's security in the Mediterranean and there can be no security in the Mediterranean unless there is security in Europe.”
Thus, the Mediterranean dimension should be at the heart of debate and decision making.
The aforementioned challenges are not isolated regional issues; they are a cause for concern which could have wider implications.
De Marco, G. (2009)
Reflections on the Euro-Mediterranean Process, Mediterranean Perspective on International Relations: a Collection of Paper’s on the Occasion of MEDAC’s 20 th Anniversary (ed. Calleya S.), pp. 1 – 8
Lutterbeck, D. (2009)
Irregular migration and immigration control in the Mediterranean, Mediterranean Perspective on International Relations: a Collection of Paper’s on the Occasion of MEDAC’s 20
Tsoukalis, L. (1977)
The EEC and the Mediterranean: is ‘Global’ policy a misnomer?, International Affairs, 53 (3), pp. 422 – 438 th Anniversary (ed. Calleya S.), pp. 61 – 83 | <urn:uuid:4337e244-c4f3-408d-a289-2bec1466891f> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 9,190 |
Lake Ohrid (Macedonian: Охридско Езеро, Albanian: Liqeni i Ohrit), straddles the mountainous border between southwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species. The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979 and when, in 2010, NASA decided to name one of Titan's lakes after Lake Ohrid. In 2014, the Ohrid-Prespa Transboundary Reserve between Albania and Macedonia was added to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The towns situated at the lakeside are Pogradec in Albania, along with Ohrid and Struga in Macedonia. The lake is otherwise densely surrounded by settlements in the form of villages and resorts - in both basin countries.
Lake Ohrid is the deepest lake of the Balkans, with a maximum depth of 288 m (940 ft) and a mean depth of 155 m (508 ft). It covers an area of 358 km≤ (138 sq mi), containing an estimated 55.4 km≥ of water. It is 30.4 km long by 14.8 km wide at its maximum extent with a shoreline length of 87.53 km, shared between Macedonia (56.02 km) and Albania (31.51 km). The Ohrid Lake is divided between Republic of Macedonia and Albania. Of the total surface area, 248 km2 belongs to Republic of Macedonia and 110 km2 belongs to Albania.
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Once upon a time, skateboarding was every child’s dream before computers and smartphones took over the world. We all remember Tony Hawk games and the first steps into digital realms for sports. Skateboarding games became a genre within the gaming community and it is the most marketable extreme sport in the world.
Gaming changed the world and now even skateboarding can be done from the comforts of your couch. Skateboarding is about passion no matter where you do it – across your TV or going to the park with your friends. Today we are going to take a look at skateboarding games for the skateboarders at heart.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
Skateboarding became famous with the Tony Hawk series without a doubt. He might be 52 today but this guy changed the world. His last game is no different. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 got amazing feedback from critics and the game is available on PS4, Xbox, and PC. The game might be a remaster of the first Tony Hawk titles but it is extremely good. Players need to complete special objectives in order to advance in the game.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 sold more than 1 million copies in 2 weeks, shattering several records on the way. Try it! We promise that you will not regret buying this game if you enjoy skateboarding games and since it’s available on PS4, get your PlayStation Gift Cards now and start skating!
Maybe you are looking for more realistic gameplay, then we can offer you Skater XL. The game is not for everyone, it is definitely for real skateboarding fans. The game is considerably harder than Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 but once you get the hang of it, it becomes extremely fun.
Skater XL is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. Unfortunately, the game does not offer keyboard support. Skater XL is offering real locations and players are able to choose their skates from 30 different brands. This game is a skating simulation and not an arcade version.
If you are looking for a 2D skateboarding game you have to try OlliOlli. The game came out in 2014 but it became a classic and earned an award at the BAFTA Games Award for Sports. The game is available virtually anywhere: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.
As you can see time has passed but OlliOlli is still going strong even these days. The game is arcadey for sure but if you are a true skateboarding fan, this game will appeal to you. The controls are fairly easy but the obstacles are not. It is the right mixture of fun and hard gameplay. You will be playing this for hours!
Mike V: Skateboard Party
Well, not everyone plays games on computers and consoles. But if you are playing on your phone, Mike V: Skateboard Party is the one for you. The game is a combination of several themes, from free skateboarding to trying new tricks.
Players can customize their skaters and learn new tricks. Career mode is particularly fun and has more than 30 achievements for players to unlock. If you are on mobile, this game is extremely close to a real skateboarding experience, therefore we recommend you give it a try. The game is available on both Android and iOS.
Session is still in early access on Steam. However, the game is a pure skateboarding experience. It is available on Xbox and Windows. Session’s camera even has an interesting mode where you play from the perspective of a fisheye lens.
Many players have compared it to the Skate series, which is seen as a predecessor of Session. Mind you, the controls of the game can be a bit hard. The locations in the game are created with a 1:1 ratio and this gives it a distinct feel of realism. Session is definitely for players who want a pure skateboarding experience.
When we think about simulation games we need to consider VR games as well. Especially for skateboarding, VR offers something truly amazing. Currently there are not a lot of games that we can suggest but the upcoming VR Skater game does look very promising.
If you prefer a VR game this might be the one for you. The game does look very immersive and it does speak to those skateboarding vibes with their curated music playlist. The game is expected to be released at the end of 2020 for the Oculus Rift, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality and HTC Vive.
It might be 10 years old but Skate 3 is a timeless classic for the real skateboarding fans out there. The game is definitely one of EA’s gems. The fictional city was amazing! From NPCs to random locations, everywhere is available for you to skate. The park editor was exceptionally revolutionary for players.
EA stated that they designed the city from scratch for this game. It is currently available on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Skate 3 still has an active community and we have good news for the fans of the series, Skate 4 is coming soon as well!
Stickman Skate Battle
Another mobile game on our list. Just as the name suggests you will be controlling a stickman in this game. It is available on both Android and iOS. If you want to 1v1 your friends and show your skills then this game is for you.
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Maybe they seem less popular these days but skateboarding games definitely have a dedicated community. The games did change significantly over the last decade but now we have VR in our lives and it will definitely offer more ways for us to play our favorite games.
Skateboarding games combined with open-world elements are certainly intriguing. Many players are looking for that immersive experience and some games are offering this. We can see that there is a rise in popularity as well, classic series like Skate are returning and maybe we will have the second golden age of skateboarding games coming to us soon. | <urn:uuid:8de1cbac-ea8a-4c6e-a79a-7c1a5bba3c89> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 6,102 |
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It might be a lot to call director Steven Spielberg an enemy of Netflix, but it’s easy to see where his loyalties lie.
Last week, Spielberg appeared on stage at Apple’s big services event to throw his support behind that company’s upcoming Apple TV+ streaming service, which doesn’t involve Netflix. And Spielberg, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board, is said to be leading a push to disqualify Netflix original movies from Oscar consideration. One of Spielberg’s arguments is that since Netflix is a streaming TV company, its movies should be up for TV’s Emmy Awards, and not Oscars.
But Netflix might have quietly found an ally for its cause.
According to the entertainment industry publication Variety, the United States Department of Justice has warned the motion picture Academy that the rule changes it is considering could be in violation of federal antitrust regulations. Variety said it obtained a copy of a letter the DOJ sent to the Academy that outlined the Justice Department’s issues with the Academy’s possible Oscar qualification changes.
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Spielberg began his efforts to shut Netflix out of Oscar consideration after Netflix’s performance at this year’s Academy Awards. Netflix’s film “Roma” was up for the Best Picture award, and won Oscars for Best Foreign Language film, Best Cinematography, and Best Director for Alfonso Curaon. | <urn:uuid:e8354858-e5d0-4fef-b979-addf736ef4c7> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,710 |
This lesson plan focuses on the issue of combating throwaway culture by giving tax breaks to people who decide to repair their broken possessions instead of throwing them out. It is based on an actual initiative of the Swedish government and is based on the article published by The Guardian and the video issued by World Economic Forum. I would recommend it for B2/C1 students, especially adults. The lesson takes around an hour to complete and it comes with a worksheet for the students and an answer key for the teacher. Continue Reading …
In this post, I am sharing my 10 favourite YouTube channels where I look for videos to use in my lessons or to recommend to my students. The channels listed below are suitable for teenage and adult learners, levels intermediate and higher. Continue Reading …
In this updated lesson, students learn about modifying gradable and non-gradable adjectives, are introduced to 2 useful self-study tools, and discuss the significance of the colours in our lives. The class was designed with B2-C1 students in mind and takes around 60 minutes to complete.
This lesson plan looks at the relationship between fashion and politics and engages students in the discussion about our perception of public figures based on their appearance. The lesson involves speaking practice, a vocabulary section, and comes with a fun video activity. It is suitable for levels B2 and up. It takes between 45 and 60 minutes to complete.
The aim of this activity is to involve the students in the process of revising the content of recent classes and producing prompts for a speaking assignment.
In this lesson students discuss the usefulness of various 2016 inventions. In the second stage of the lesson, students work with word formation exercises, modelled after Cambridge Advanced Use of English Part 3. The lesson is aimed at B2+ students, especially those who are planning to take the Cambridge Advanced exam. The class takes around 45 minutes to complete.
The aim of this activity is for the students to practice their listening and speaking skills. It is suitable for any level, groups of 2 and more students. It is best used to create interest in the lesson topic or to close the class.
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Sep. 24, 2010 Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists participated in a study with researchers from the University of Utah that could help find ways to improve shunt systems used to treat the neurological disorder hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," the leading cause of brain surgery for children in the United States. Researchers studied the shunt systems under a variety of conditions by creating a bioreactor that mimics the environment inside patients.
Hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain and is one of the most common birth defects, affecting approximately one in 500 children every year. Another 6,000 children annually develop hydrocephalus during the first two years of life. The pressure created by too much CSF can affect mental ability, balance, personality, and vision, result in headaches and seizures, and even lead to death.
"This paper is a very valuable contribution to the field of hydrocephalus research," said Pat McAllister, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Basic Hydrocephalus Research and Adjunct Professor of Physiology and Bioengineering at University of Utah School of Medicine. "Tragically, practically all patients with hydrocephalus are at risk for shunt malfunctions, which invariably produce more brain injury, and most of these patients must undergo multiple surgeries to remove obstructed catheters. These studies represent significant advancements in our attempts to prevent cells from blocking shunt catheters, and we look forward to continuing our work with Dr. Resau and his colleagues."
Hydrocephalus is typically treated by implanting shunt systems in the brain that can divert the flow of CSF to other areas of the body where it can be absorbed into the circulatory system. However, complications due to blockage occur in up to 61% of patients, and an estimated 50% of shunts need to be replaced within two years. University of Utah researcher Carolyn Harris, a Ph.D. candidate in bioengineering, designed the hydrocephalus shunt catheter bioreactor to study shunt systems under a variety of conditions to find ways to improve the treatment.
The bioreactor mimics the conditions inside the patient's body more closely than growing cells in a Petri dish. Cells suspended in fluid are pumped through tubing connected to catheters used in shunt systems, oriented both horizontally and vertically. Researchers can study and control factors such as flow rate, pressure changes, and pulsation frequency, which can vary from patient to patient, and determine how each affects cells' adhesion to the catheters.
VARI researchers provided imaging and flow cytometry to determine the number of cells that adhered to the catheters and the characteristics of those cells.
"This project grew out of a collaboration to see if we could develop a material that would resist the growth of cells," said VARI Distinguished Scientific Investigator Jim Resau, Ph.D., one of the authors of the study. "So actually our part was to image and quantify the effect of certain components to inhibit the build-up of scar-like cells. This approach could also be applied to other instruments inserted into the body, such as electrodes."
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- Carolyn A. Harris, James H. Resau, Eric A. Hudson, Richard A. West, Candice Moon, James P. McAllister II. Mechanical contributions to astrocyte adhesion using a novel in vitro model of catheter obstruction. Experimental Neurology, 2010; 222 (2): 204 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2009.12.027
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Despite billions of dollars in education cuts in recent years, California’s public schools reported only minor test score declines in 2012-13 and continue to show significant gains over the last 10 years.
Dean E. Vogel, a counselor and president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, made these points in a news release distributed to the media on Thursday:
“Overall, students held their ground and these test scores once again indicate that students and educators accomplished much amid a steady storm of state budget cuts and increasing class sizes. A loss of more than $20 billion and the layoff of more than 30,000 educators are eventually going to take their toll. Some schools have lost entire support systems in that counselors are gone and libraries have closed. We have some of the largest class sizes in the nation and rank near the bottom in per-pupil funding.
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Corvette Racing driver, Oliver Gavin, may be the man tasked with producing an official Nürburgring lap time with the 2019 C7 Corvette ZR1.
The racing driver posted to Facebook on Tuesday saying, “There’s something coming,” along with a photo of himself behind the wheel of a Corvette. What’s slightly confusing is the fact Gavin mentions the Corvette Z06 and not the Corvette ZR1 in his hashtagging. It very well could be a simple mix up. We’re not sure why Chevrolet would suddenly re-run the ‘Ring without its most powerful and track-honed Corvette, that being the ZR1.
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Corvette chief engineer, Tadge Juechter, also previously hinted he’d like to see a sub-7-minute time from the 755-horsepower Corvette ZR1.
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I like to think of myself as a seasoned traveller and OBVIOUSLY have all the hand luggage essentials packed in a bag ready to go at any time, right? So wrong. As queen of the last minute.com school of, well, everything, I tend to hurl things in last minute and then pray WH Smith and Boots will sell the things I have undoubtedly forgotten on the other side of security control.
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Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan’s new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact.
That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Despite high hopes of Tamil cinema’s superstar Rajinikanth that he would launch his promised political party before the year 2018 was out, it was not to be. He merely whetted his fans’ appetite by acknowledging the planned launch of three television channels, as if they were next in his promised line of preparations for direct entry into electoral politics.
The question is if the end-2018 announcement on the planned launch of TV channels should have taken Team Rajini a whole year, with not much physical preparations having been done thus far. Along with the declaration of intent on the TV channel front, social media has also been naming names for a possible ‘news’ head, but the stake-holders themselves have not said anything on this score.
To be fair, even while declaring his intention to enter direct politics on December 31, 2017, Rajinikanth very clearly said that his promised party would be launched only ahead of the state assembly polls of 2021. However, reacting to fan pressure and media queries, he later clarified that they would be prepared to face any election, anytime, with just six months of preparations.
Now, with the Lok Sabha polls due by mid-May, the conclusion is that the Rajinikanth party, whatever the name and standard, is not going to be in the fray. While the fans will stomach it all the same, they would be facing a quandary as to whom should they work for, from among the existing parties and alliances -- if only to sharpen their campaign skills.
The more immediate question is whom should they vote for, or should they vote at all, until the boss is ready with his party.
All this has led to another spurt of social media memes that Team Rajini is talking about TV channels now, only to boost fan interest ahead of his Pongal offering, Petta. Simultaneously, there have also been reports that Rajini is on to signing new films, as if in a feverish pitch, unknown for him over the past two-plus decades.
If Rajini was deliberate in giving long gaps between his films, it owed to the box office dynamics of the time. Those were the days (and not very long ago), when the success of a film was measured in terms of its longevity on first release, and the number of re-releases and the box-office collections in each of those re-runs.
Today, the dynamics has changed, as if overnight. In the Tamil film industry, possibly unknown to him, Rajini ushered it in himself with his Enthiran/Robot. That was when social media sold the film across the country and overseas. The first weekend collection replaced the 100-day run as the benchmark for measuring the success of a film.
This has also meant that fewer footfalls in cinema halls for the same film and same actor over an extended period. Larger the box office success over the short weekends, the ticket price too had to go up. This meant that the film-makers, distributors and exhibitors made money. The film star’s saleability and price also went up.
The alternative for a politically-ambitious star would then mean that he had to act in more films over short time-frames, so as to ensure that more people (read: voters) got to see his films more frequently than the super-stardom of a previous era had commanded.
There is again a hitch -- or, two. One, ‘weekend’ star films would still not come cheap for the film-goer. Rajinikanth’s latest offering, 2.0, a sequel to his Enthiran gate-crasher was a huge success, in technical details and box office terms. Yet, the box office dynamics also ensured that despite possibly being the best 3-D movie produced in the country, and also screened big-time overseas, 2.0 did not have a ‘big opening’ as comparable previous successes like the Baahubali sequels in Telugu, for instance.
Leave aside claims that Tamil film-star Vijay’s Sarkar did better business under some calculations, the fact was that Rajini’s 2.0 was mostly out of cinema halls across Tamil Nadu before the first month, or possibly the fortnight, was out. This meant that repeat audience of the kind yesteryear star-politicians like M G Ramachandran, or a failed contemporary in Vijayakanth had commanded, was not available to Rajinikanth and his generation, for no fault of theirs.
There are two types of voters who go in for star-politicians. One, who are the actors’ ardent fans, and two, those that become fans of a lesser kind through a repeat-viewing of his/her films. The former is bound by a fan’s inherent tastes and preferences. The latter owes to ‘repeat-viewing’, which means a longer run for films and cheaper ticket prices.
The last two are just not going to happen again in the foreseeable future. If there is a relatively long-run film in any language in the country, especially in high-cost Tamil cinema with its unstoppable pirated releases, they are those that are not competing for ‘big beginnings’ and weekend collections.
Pirates have not left out even biggies’ movies in Tamil, though not so in Hindi and other language segments in the country. Going by the name ‘Tamil Rockers’, a group of unidentifiable pirates have been hacking not only big-budget movies but also small and critically acclaimed movies, and breaking the back of the industry without care and conscience.
They purportedly claim that the piracy is a continuing warning to the industry, starting with the high-priced stars, to cut down on the cost, as it had made it near-impossible for the common film-goer to pay astronomically high ticket prices at cinema halls. However, despite condemning piracy, as is legitimate, film stars and the rest of the industry have not done anything to cut the production costs, starting with the ‘star price’.
Time used to be when films of yesteryear superstars in MGR and ‘Sivaji’ Ganesan used to run for 100 days, and compete in the number of ‘silver jubilee’ (25 weeks, 175 days) hits that either of them could give in a year, or say two or three. Before their time, Haridas, of actor M K Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Tamil cinema’s first superstar (with only 13 films), ran for 110 weeks, way back in 1944-46.
But from them all, only MGR and ‘Sivaji’ Ganesan entered politics in a big way, but with differentiated success rates, compared to their competing and mutually complementing film hits. Apart from the do-gooder image of theirs went well with the film-goer of the times (more so in the case of MGR), the long run for their films also made a substantial impact on the public image, and left a lasting image.
That way, in the case of Rajinikanth, and Kamalahaasan, his contemporary, competitor and political adversary, if the former too enters the political arena, their twentieth century movies had longer runs and left a lasting impact on the audience, as films, actors and personalities. In comparison, their new generation movies of the twenty-first century make bigger money but leave behind lesser impact on the personalities of the actors.
That ws not the case where their twentieth century filmi imprints are concerned.
That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, if they need to capitalise on their filmi impact from a previous career.
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Greetings fellow kinksters~ This is a follow-up post to yesterday’s “The anticipation” post. As I wrote, Sir is rather busy this week and has sent me some emails titled “Do not open until Tuesday”, “Do not open until Thursday”, etc., as he won’t be able to conduct our regularly scheduled phone calls. His email scheduled... Continue Reading →
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Hello, my fellow spankos! If you haven’t read Part 1, you might do that first: A Daddy Intervenes, Part 1 XOXO, nora Part Two Jack led his daughter into the house with a firm grip on her arm. Jenny’s tummy was doing flip flops, as her father’s threat about putting her over his knee was... Continue Reading →
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I’d say that I barely recognize her, but that would be a lie. She is the little that lives inside of me, who rarely makes an appearance. But boy did she make an appearance today! Bratty, full of sass and downright disobedience.
When Daddy entered the living room, he was greeted by the sight of three naughty young ladies, each in their respective corner. In his right hand he held the dreaded oak paddle, which he would soon use to ensure that none of these young ladies sat comfortably for the next few days. He took an armless chair from the dining room table and placed it in the center of the room.
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Navigant Research forecasts that global biofuels consumption in the road transportation sector will grow from more than 32.4 billion gallons per year (BGPY) in 2013 to more than 51.1 BGPY in 2022.
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Since forming back in 2011, Melbourne outfit SENTIA have crafted a unique sound for themselves in the realm of progressive rock.
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Building Effective Workplace Communication
Building Effective Workplace Communication
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Building Effective Workplace Communication
The world consists of a huge amount of information, especially in current times. This information needs to be imparted in some form so that it can be utilized in a useful manner. This exchange or imparting of information or knowledge is known as communication. Communication holds extreme importance for both humans and animals alike (Perera, 2015).
There are two major ways of communication; Verbal and Non-verbal. Verbal communication refers to the use of language, words, sounds, and clear expressions in order to express oneself. Both written and spoken conversation come under the umbrella of verbal communication (Modi, Chhatwal, Gupta, & Singh, 2016). On the other hand, the type of communication that makes use of expressions, gestures, postures, and body language to send and receive messages is known as non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication does not make use of words or sounds to carry on the communication process.
Communication garners even more important in the case of professional life, where the verbal and nonverbal communication is carried on at the workplace to pass on important messages. Effective communication at the workplace is imperative in a leadership role (Watson & Reissner, 2014). The following piece of writing will look into the factors that contribute towards building a positive and strong communication process at a workplace, especially at multinational organizations, and why these practices are necessary for the proper working of and at the workplace.
There is an old aphorism which says, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it." Exceptional communication skills separate a good leader from a poor one, and good leaders buil a excellent and progressive organization. Effective communication poses to be the key to good leadership. There are a number of ways to build a strong, workable, and effective workplace communication process (Angelo, 2014). Some of them have been elaborated as under:
Open Door Communication
The doors of communication in an organizations should always be open for everyone. The communication process should not be one-sided; rather it should flow from both the ends (Nazim, 2014). It should not be in a way that orders only flow from upward to downward direction, but the ideas should also flow from downward to upward direction and in parallel directions.
Create a Receptive Environment
The leadership at the organization should try to create a receptive environment instead of a tense and stressful environment. If the leaders try to maintain a stressful and intense environment at the workplace, it may demotivate the employees, and the message being shared may lose its actual meaning.
Usage of Appropriate Language
Use of language matters a lot in case of communication, especially verbal communication. So a leader should pay special heed to the language he or she is using (Deveugele, 2015). He should choose appropriate words according to the designation of the employee and the matter under discussion.
Using Simple Words
As already discussed, language plays a very crucial role in the communication process, so the organization should pay special attention that the language is kept as simple and as understandable as it can be. The simpler the language, more clear and understandable will be the message.
Usage of Body Language
Not only the words but body language also play an important role in the whole communication process. Thus a leader or manager at the organization should make use of appropriate gestures and expressions in order to make the message more meaningful and convincing (Zulch, 2014).
Always appreciate the input from your subordinates or lower staff, regardless of their position and designation. No matter how impractical their idea may be, always appreciate them for at least speaking up and communicating their ideas. This will encourage them and make them feel valued.
Importance of Effective Communication Practices
Effective communication holds extreme importance in the case of professional life, especially at the workplace (Austin & Pinkleton, 2015). Effective communication practices help a lot in building a positive environment at the workplace and encourage the employees to form efficient teams. Effective communication practices in an organization also encourage the employees to give maximum input, and thus, the culture of diversity and freedom of expression is encouraged (Jadhav, & Gupta, 2014). Moreover, these practices also encourage brainstorming, which results in the form of many new and unique ideas, which may prove to be very useful for the organization (Okoro, E., Washington, M. & Thomas, 2017).
Effective communication practices in a n organization also increase the level of job satisfaction in the employees as they feel heard and valued. An open and receptive communication process makes the employees feel that their opinion matters for the organization, and their voice is being heard, which boots up their confidence and motivation level. This motivation is both towards their job and the organization. This feeling not only keeps the employees motivated but also kept them committed to the organization for a longer period of time.
The Role of Vision and Mission in the development of Effective Communication
In the case of an organizational setup, the development of effective communication depends largerly upong many factors. As the organization is a big unit or body being run by a number of people, and not a single entity, hence, a single entity also does not control the processes being carried on in the organization. There are a number of factors that contribute in building or breaking up the systems of the organizations, in a positive or a negative manner. The factors play a vital role in strengthening or weakening the sytems of the organizations. One of the major systems that is effectd by this is communication systems.
What is a Vision Statement?
A dream explanation is utilized to depict the future condition of the association, i.e., what the association wants to move toward becoming later on. It is, in this way, a long haul objective gives guidance for the association. It likewise conveys the motivation behind the association to the workers and different partners and gives them the motivation to accomplish that reason.
What is a Mission Statement?
A statement of purpose depicts the present condition of an association and its essential objectives or targets. It gives point by point data about what the association does, how it does it, and who it does it for. In contrast to the vision explanation, it is present moment in nature. In any case, it is identified with the vision proclamation in that it plots the essential objectives that will accomplish the future the association wants (i.e, the vision).
Significance of Vision and Mission Statement in an Organization
Both the vision and statements of purpose assume a significant job in the association. The following is a glance at these jobs:
The vision and statements of purpose or mission statement characterize the reason for the association and impart a feeling of having a place and personality with the workers. This propels them to work more earnestly so as to make progress.
The mission statement goes about as a "North Star", where it gives the bearing that will be trailed by the association while the vision proclamation gives the objective (or the goal) to be come to by following this course.
The vision and statements of purpose help to appropriately adjust the assets of an association towards accomplishing an effective future.
The statement of purpose gives the association a reasonable and viable guide for deciding, while the vision explanation guarantees that all the choice made are appropriately lined up with what the association wants to accomplish.
The vision and statements of purpose give a point of convergence that adjusts everybody to the association, along these lines guaranteeing that everybody is moving in the direction of a solitary reason. This builds effectiveness and profitability in the association. The vision and statements of purpose are significant devices of key arranging, and therefore they help to shape the methodology that will be utilized by an association to accomplish the ideal future.
In a nutshell, it can be seen that effective communication at a workplace is vital for the propagation of a culture of diversity and corporation. There are a number of ways in which an effective and strong culture of communication can be developed at a workplace so that the flow of work runs smoothly and efficiently. The practices include keeping the doors of communication always open, giving respect to everyone, providing feedback, and encouraging the inflow of ideas. Effective workplace communication in an organization boosts up the confidence level of the employees and motivates them to work more passionately towards the organizational goals. Moreover, it makes them feel heard and valued, which makes the employees more committed to their job and the organization. The communication system in an organization is also heavily affected by the presence of a vision and mission statement. The crucial vision explanations are significant and they can best be depicted as a compass and goal of the association separately. In this way, every company or organization ought to grow clear vision and statements of purpose, as not doing so would resemble going on a voyage without knowing the course you are to pursue or the goal.
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Who is Gerri Willis? Age, Bio, Married, Net Worth, & Instagram
Quick Facts of Gerri Willis
|Full Name||Gerri Willis|
|Date of Birth||14 August, 1959|
|Birthplace||Spruce Pine, North Carolina, U.S.|
|Profession||Journalist and news anchor|
|Spouse||David Evans (1994 - present)|
|Education||Columbia Business School|
Gerri Willis is an American television news journalist and anchor. She is currently a personal finance reporter for Fox Business Network. Willis won the Excellence in Retirement Savings Reporting award in 2001.
How old is Gerri Willis?
Gerri Willis is currently 60 years old. She was born on August 14, 1959, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, U.S.
Willis spent her early years in North Carolina, with her parents and a younger brother. She graduated from Columbia Business School where she was a recipient of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship.
Gerri also attended Miami University located in Oxford, Ohio. There, she was the Business Manager of “The Miami Student,” the oldest college newspaper in America.
What is Gerri Willis’ net worth?
Gerri Willis has a net worth of $2 million, as per online sources. She joined Fox Business Network in March 2010 and currently assumes the position of anchor and personal finance reporter for the network.
Previously, Willis served as the personal finance editor for CNN Business News. She also hosted CNN’s weekly half-hour program called “Your Bottom Line” until her departure from CNN in February 2010.
Moreover, the 60-year-old worked as a senior financial correspondent at SmartMoney magazine. Gerri has authored two business books, “The Smart Money Guide to Real Estate Investing” and “Home Rich.”
Is Gerri Willis Married?
Gerri Willis is married to David Evans since June 11, 1994. Evans works as a researcher in the Gerson Lehrman Group. They have no children as of now and reside in Westchester County.
She is a breast cancer survivor. In January 2020, three years after successfully battling breast cancer, Gerri contracted the human papillomavirus. She announced her leave of absence on January 28 to undergo a hysterectomy after pre-cancer cells were discovered on her cervix.
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This course focuses on film as a mode of literary expression and developing a baseline knowledge of the techniques and devices of literature, selected films are viewed and discussed as works of literature. Only films which were created as films - that is, not based on books or works of drama - are considered. This is not a "film" course, and techniques relating to film are not studied. This course meets General Education Core Goal 7: Aesthetic Sensibility and the Arts.
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Listing for abstract view: USPTO application #, Title, Abstract excerpt,Patent Agent. Listing format for list view: USPTO National Class full category number, title of the patent application. 01/22/2015 > 1 patent applications in 1 patent subcategories.
20150025282 - Process to make 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene: Disclosed is a process for the synthesis of 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene (HCC-1230xa) using 1,1,3-trichloropropene (HCC-1240za) and/or 3,3,3-trichloropropene (HCC-1240zf) and Cl2 gas as the reactants, wherein the process takes place in a single reactor system. Before this invention, HCC-1230xa was made in a two-step process using HCC-1240za/HCC-1240zf and Cl2 gas, and the processing... Agent:01/15/2015 > 2 patent applications in 2 patent subcategories.
20150018586 - Method for producing mixture of fluoroalkyl iodides: (3) step 3 of transferring the second fraction, into a second reactor in which a metal catalyst is present and reacting the second fraction with tetrafluoroethylene in the second reactor to obtain a second reaction mixture containing a mixture of fluoroalkyl iodides represented by formula (I) wherein the degree of... Agent: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
20150018587 - Processes for isolating fluorinated products: Useful processes for isolating the fluorinated products formed by reaction with 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylphenylsulfur trifluoride (Fluolead) are disclosed. The processes comprise the conversion of the byproduct (formula I) to sulfinate ester (formula V), and to sulfonate eater (formula VI), and then to the water-soluble sulfonate salt (formula IV) in the presence of... Agent: Ube Industries, Ltd.01/08/2015 > 4 patent applications in 4 patent subcategories.
20150011803 - Method for purifying (e)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene: Provided is a purification method for efficiently reducing an undesirable organic compound or compound in (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and thereby obtaining (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene with high purity. The purification method of OF-1233E according to the present invention is characterized by bringing a composition containing OF-1233E and at least one organic compound selected from the... Agent: Central Glass Company, Limited
20150011804 - Process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene: The present invention relates, in part, an improved process for the production of certain hydrofluoroolefins, particularly 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf). In certain non-limiting embodiments, the invention relates to methods for improving process efficiency during the fluorination of 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrachloropropene, and/or 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane to 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene by separating and recycling unreacted HF, unreacted starting materials,... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.
20150011805 - Method for producing (e)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene: (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene composition into contact with a weak base and a method for producing (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene composition by distilling the (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene composition obtained by such a purification process. This makes it possible to efficiently produce OF-1233E by removing the hydrogen fluoride from the OF-1233E composition, without generating any new component difficult to... Agent:
20150011806 - Production method for 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene: A production method of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene according to the present invention includes reaction of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with hydrogen fluoride, characterized in that the concentrations of respective catalytic components in the 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane as the raw material is controlled to a predetermined level or less. By controlling the concentrations of the respective catalytic components... Agent: Central Glass Company, Limited01/01/2015 > 4 patent applications in 3 patent subcategories.
20150005536 - Process for the manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene: A method for forming 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) comprising providing a dehydrochlorination starting material having relatively low concentrations of 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf), especially and preferable less than about 8.0% when the dehydrochlorination reaction utilizes no substantial amount of catalyst or catalyst comprising austenitic nickel-based materials.... Agent: Honeywell International, Inc.
20150005537 - Process for producing 2, 3, 3, 3-tetrafluoropropene: To provide an economically advantageous process for producing industrially useful HFO-1234yf efficiently and in a sufficiently controlled state by one reaction involving thermal decomposition, by using readily available raw material. A process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene from a raw material composition containing chlorodifluoromethane and chloromethane, by a synthetic reaction involving thermal... Agent: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
20150005538 - Process for producing 2, 3, 3, 3-tetrafluoropropene and 1, 1-difluoroethylene: To provide an economically advantageous process for producing HFO-1234yf useful as a new refrigerant in sufficiently high yield by one reaction involving thermal decomposition. A process for producing HFO-1234yf and VdF from raw material containing R22, R40 and TFE, by a synthetic reaction involving thermal decomposition, which comprises (a) a... Agent: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
20150005539 - Process for the removal of contaminant from a hydrochlorofluoroolefin by extractive distillation: A method for removing a contaminant from a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (such as trans-1,1,1-trifluoro-3-chloro-2-propene (1233zd(E))) includes extracting a chlorofluorocarbon (such as trichlorofluoromethane (R11)) from a mixture comprising the hydrochlorofluoroolefin and the chlorofluorocarbon using extractive distillation in the presence of an extractive solvent comprising a chlorinated compound to form a purified hydrochlorofluoroolefin. This... Agent:Previous industry: Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
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These days, plenty of things in college athletics get the expensive treatment. Arenas, jerseys, weight rooms, athletic offices.
Kansas is adding another entity getting the star treatment: rules.
James Naismith’s original rules of basketball are getting a facility of their own. And it’s going to cost $18 million. This according to The Kansas City Star’s Blair Kerkoff.
The 31,000 square-foot facility, which will be known as the DeBruce Center, will be three stories and will be connected to the northeast corner of Allen Fieldhouse. The facility will also house meeting and dining facilities for students. Construction will begin later this year.
The rules were purchased by Kansas alum David Booth and his wife, Suzanne, at auction in December 2010, for $4.3 million.
The facility will be named for Paul DeBruce, CEO and founder of DeBruce Grain, Inc. He served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Federal Reserve in 2011 and 2012.
“Katherine and I are excited and lucky to be part of this new facility at KU,” DeBruce said in a statement issued by the university. “Our years on the Hill helped provide a foundation for each of us to be successful and give back to our community.”
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They'll call you up - and even send you mail - saying you owe some company money, but that they're willing to settle for a lesser amount if you pay up now. It's a scam.
Via Gary McGath, who was getting calls from them back in 2005.
I got the same thing from a different collections agency, saying I owed on an old Verizon phone # (an account I did once have). Same details as those Gary et al. are describing on the message boards you linked to. Good to have it confirmed that it's a scam!!!
You should never ever ever ever pay anything to a collection agency, even if you think you may owe it, until they provide verification of the debt and proof that you owe it. Once a verification request is made, a collector cannot proceed with collecting a debt until it proves that it is a valid debt. If they cannot verify it, they cannot proceed with collecting.
they keep calling me saying I owe sbc 160. and some odd cents , I have not had any accounts with sbc in over ten years. I paid my last and final bill with them and left in good standing. I am sooooo tired of these people calling my cell phone with this stuff.
If your account has been paid off and they continue to call, just tell them the statute of limitations has expired. For Texas, it is 4 years
I remembered the scam from a few years back when I got a similar letter but with a different format. Can't recall if it was CBCS specifically, but the "original creditor" was Sprint. I got pissed that there was no information as to what year this debt was supposedly not paid by me.
I recall researching this and learned that companies sell or sold their write-off lists to CBCS-type outfits. I had a Sprint account once, many years ago - maybe 15 years back. It may well be that they wrote me off for $89.71. I was admittedly in bad financial shape 15 years ago, but I really don't remember. I do know that I would never have qualified for my first home loan in '97 if there was ANYthing on my credit report left to take care of. I had to have everything closed/settled/paid before I got my loan approved.
Anyhow, what I figured happened was that Sprint probably wrote me off and then sold my name along with other write-offs. I seem to remember reading companies aren't allowed to do that anymore, but I may be wrong. Bottom line: I'm not about to waste my time calling or writing to "dispute the validity of the debt." My husband suggested writing "F-you" on the "Return this Portion With Your Payment" stub. I'm not going to waste the stamp.
So don't panic and whatever you do, don't fall for threats and call, write or send money or credit card information.
I ripped the letter up that I got in the mail..
I'm not paying them anything, they can kiss my back end! End of story.
I just recieved a letter stateing I owed AT&T Midwest $200.30, and I had 10 days to pay them. They only wanted 50% of bill, and they wanted my credit information wrote down my signiture and have all that mailed to them. Only after the payment would they send the credit information that I requested prior. I did nothing with account.
I feel like we have an STD running around.... I got it TOO!!! lol... AT&T Southwest... who knows, but they will need to come to my door and ask for it :-)
I have just received on of these bills in the mail. My instincts told me to look this company up online. And I found this site warning people of the scam. Thank you very much.
I just received a letter from CBCS in Columbus, OH and they stated that I owe Sprint a outstanding bill of $275 and they are willing to settle today at 50%. If I do not resolve within 15 days they will continue to contact me and I will not have the opportunity to pay the settlement amount at a later date.
I am currently a Sprint customer, so I contacted Sprint and Sprint states that they DO NOT use CBCS as one of their collectors and they are investigating with the proper authorities. Sprint states that they are receiving countless calls regarding this scam. DO NOT PAY AND DISREGARD THIS LETTER.
This company has sent me two letters already for an alleged debt with MCI. I never had an MCI account, and never left any unpaid bills either. This is a scam and nothing more.
And yes, it appears that they've pulled names and amounts from write-off files.
Several years ago, I had a former roommate call up all of our utilities (that I'd shut off when I moved out), saying she was me, and got them turned back on. I took her to small claims for the amounts of the bills. She didn't show and I won, but wasn't ever able to collect. I sent the court judgment to all the utility companies, and they all called or wrote and said they'd write it off.
So then four years later, I get a letter from the aforementioned "collection agency" in Ohio, for the amount of the Verizon bill that got written off, saying it was in collections. I ignored it.
Two more years later, I got a phone call from another vague no-name-only-initials collection agency, about the same Verizon bill. I figured it was a scam, but thought I'd see what happened if I explained that the bill had been written off and I could send them the court docs showing it was fraudulent activity. Guy interrupts me, starts yelling at me, says that I need to find a way to pay this bill immediately, and I better give him a credit card number right now. So then I'm like, dude, wtf, because I've had medical bills that went to legitimate collection agencies, and they were really polite and appropriate about letting me fax them stuff saying I was waiting for an accident settlement. So I asked if I could speak with his supervisor, and he starts screaming at me that I'm a person who doesn't pay my bills and talking to the supervisor isn't going to change that. Uh, yeah, sure, buddy. *click*
Got a message on my cell phone today from a rep to give them a call. The message did not say what it was about. I have not received one piece of mail and I have nothing outstanding.
Any advise on what to do about this?? Should I call and interrigate on what this is about or just ignore it???
Anyone with advise I would appriciate it very much.
Ignore it! Do NOT GIVE ANY INFO! KEEP SSN AND ANY FINANCIAL, ADDRESS, EMPLOYMENT INFO, CREDIT/DEBIT CARD INFO PRIVATE, i.e. CCONFIDENTIAL!!!
I too have received a message from CBCS, with no way to contact them. This was about a debt I had with Gas South. It was resolved over a year ago to the satisfaction of everyone involved. I would only hope a real human would call me about this, as I have 0 tolerance for bs from bogus agencies on a debt alreadt settled.
I worked as a debt collector for a company very similar to the one you're describing. These companies are not scamming you. Not in the literal sense at least.
Essentially, these companies have bought these debts second, third or fourth hand from other debt collectors who weren't able to collect on the accounts. While they're perfectly aware that some of them aren't valid, they're not attempting to scam you out of money randomly. Most likely if you have nothing to do with the account, it's because you have a similar name or somebody used your information to open an account in your name. Even though debts can only stick on your credit report for 7 years, they're fully allowed to continue attempting a collection for much longer.
The best thing to do is not to ignore the account. Instead, talk with the people and tell them you believe it's a fraudulent account and they will go ahead and help you clear up the mess.
In a lot of cases, you really do owe the debt and either don't remember it, or the "original" company was bought out by a larger company (such as Verizon.)
a person calling from a legitimate collection company would:
1) not let me talk to a supervisor
2) yell at me and tell me I'm a person who doesn't pay my bills
3) cut me off and start screaming at me when I explained that I have documentation that I'm not responsible for the debts?
Also, it wasn't a legitimate debt that got sold; Verizon had sent me a letter saying they'd written off the debt. I've had Verizon service in my own name since then. The debt this place was calling about had been dismissed YEARS AGO.
Like I said, I had medical bills that went to actual collection agencies while I waited for a settlement. I dealt with several actual collection agencies, and they were all professional and polite and were very helpful in doing things like faxing me a form to fill out and send to them along with the settlement information. Actual collection agencies have always been run like businesses, in my experience. This other place that called me was a scam.
They should not be doing that. That is just rude and not good business practices. I know laws have changed a lot when it comes to debt collection and I would recommend recording all phone calls you get from them. They are allowed and not allowed to do certain things and if caught trying to collect the debt illegally I would sue the pants off of them!
CBCS is a bogus company that is only out there to scam people, although I'm sure that some people are liable for some of the debts. More than likely you are not and they are trying to collect on charges that are false! They call me about 3-10 times a day about a debt for BellSouth Communications, a subsidiary of AT&T. The problem with this is I have never had any kind of service through BellSouth, no one in my family lives or has ever lived in their service area or had service through any company that is affiliated with them. So if they call you and threaten you to attempt to pay a debt, make sure that you have researched this debt and made sure that you do not owe anything. The best way to find this out is to contact the company that the debt is supposedly for and maybe you will have better luck with them getting off your case about BS.
Thanks for reading,
then why are they trying to collect a debt for a company that I have NEVER had a account with?
They send you letters about accounts overdue from 14 years ago with companies you have NEVER had service with. You call to investigate and when they answer, the response is "may I speak to *-----?" and my response was "I called you!"
"Can I have your social security number?"
No, you may not!
Fast forward, I was sent another letter for an "identity theft report" from CBCS. They want a copy of my birth certificate, driver's license, social security card, and a letter of dispute.
Are you kidding my? Do you think I am stupid?
Watch out everyone! It has SCAM written all over it!
Just got a collection letter from these people saying I owed 655.87 to Gas South. Problem is they spelled my name wrong. We live in the country and have either had propane in our own tank or electric only for the last 20 years. Never heard of Gas South or had service with them. Beware out there.
I dont know about all of you but having debt is not something i want or my children to have after i am gone. CBCS is NOT, i repeat NOT a scam. If you call your original "debt collector" they will still have on file the original date you owe your debt and who they passed it on to - ex a debt collection agency.
whoever the first guy was that said talk to the person who called, i highly suggest it! i spoke with a lady for 1 hour saying you are a scam i dont trust you and she had a supervisor call me. all the while i was calling the original "debt collector" and they told me that i did in fact owe that money and it was sent to CBCS, that is an legitimate agency. Also, i asked the lady why it wasnt on my credit report and some merchants dont want you as the customer to be reported! thank god for that!
my suggestion, just a suggestion, get a hold of the original debt collector, talk with them get as much info as you can, and pay your debt. it will only get worse and the 75 you started with will turn into 500.
...for this debt collection entity.
More and more astro-turfing every week....
This debt will not be haunting your children, so you can sleep at night.
Some people do owe debt, but there is a statute of limitation on collecting it. Most times, when you make a payment on it, you start the statute of limitations all over again. So, if you're trying to run away from the debt, making even a small payment can be a mistake.
I am not saying people shouldn't pay debts that they rightfully owe. But companies don't have an unlimited time to collect, either. That is why the credit report happens. That, along with people having judgments against them, is people's punishment, if you will. Companies don't even have an obligation of removing anything from your credit report-only to eventually update it to show it was paid. It will naturally "fall off" of your report after seven years. The statute of limitation for debt collection is -usually- shorter. They can still keep TRYING to collect the money, but you're no longer obligated to pay it. They can still sue you, but you have a case with the statute of limitations.
Collection companies buy old debt for pennies on the dollar, hence why they are willing to settle for less. CBCS may be a real company, but they are required by law to show that they have a valid claim for the debt collection. I am sure that not all of the mistakes are their fault. When they're buying debts for pennies on the dollar, I am sure a lot of misinformation gets in there, too. That being said, it's not exactly legitimizing to send a letter that says, "You owe some money. Please pay this."
So, lesson is: verify before you pay. Don't give out your vital information. Proceed with caution on all matters regarding your identity.
When you have medical bills and are expecting a hefty settlement, court records eventually become public. And yes, some of us have very accurate record keeping skills as to each account numbers, dates of service etc. We save cancelled checks and keep direct communication going with hospital billing as well as the collection agencies they use. Most collection agencies have poor organization due to so many accounts being held. Its all ridiculous. But, when I pay my bills directly to the hospital and fully cooperate with the hospital where all services are rendered, (after receiving a letter from a collection agency they have already contracted) where does the collection agency get their cut? Who pays the collections agency? Are you sure the hospital or establishment still honors their contract with the debt collector? After the numerous secreterial work the agency does, who pays them? And lot of us, just deal with the hospitals directly... And then one agency sells a previous debt (not recording it as being paid) to another agency, passing the buck... Its all a game. A disgusting one at that... Meanwhile, the hospital knows its paid, you have receipts showing your balance as zero, so you submit it to the 3 most significant credit reporting agencies, such as REQUIFAX etc. your credit isnt ruined, but somewhere out there someone working a minimum wage secreterial job decided not to enter your balance as zero in one of the debt collection computers...
I too was just today called by a "CBCS rep" saying I owe $1,777 to Verizon when I've never had anything to do with Verizon! They've obviously been doing this for quite a while because I pushed them for a lot of information and they had answers for everything I asked, i.e. gave me the tel# involved and the billing address, gave the the FTC web address to file a "fraud affadavit", and gave me a tel# for Verizon's "Fraud Dept." (which is a bogus #). I filed a formal police report and fraud report with Verizon, but I don't think anyone ever investigates these things. What a shame; I would love to see people like this slammed in jail where they belong. So YES, it is a major scam!
I actually owed Northeast Utilities money for the last month of service at an apartment that I lived in two years ago. CBCS called me repeatedly, sent me letters, and when I had the money, I finally paid.
The letters stopped. The phone calls stopped. Here it is about a year later. I just tried to get the electricity turned on at my new place, and Northeast Utilities claims that they never got paid. I told them that I paid CBCS. They told me that yes that was who they sold the debt to and they called CBCS for verification that the bill was paid. CBCS claims that they have no record of me paying this bill.
What do I do now????
Here is a link (below) with "proof" of their scam and I've included a recorded call I had with them where they ask me to send my social security number, bank statments, car insurance info, etc. This is from 2008. Long story short, there was another collection company in 2004 collecting on an account that wasn't mine. I filed a dispute with the credit bureau and info they claimed could not be verified so they deleted it off my credit report. Four years later CBCS sends me a letter for the exact same account this other collection agency had.
Never ignore a collection notice!!!
Google FDCPA and find a form letter to send to them requesting validation of the debt.
Send it certified mail receipt requested. Keep records of each phone call and keep each letter.
You have only 30 days from first receipt of contact to ask for validation.
Once they have your letter Law says they must stop ALL collection activities until they validate the debt, this includes notifying all credit agency’s that it is disputed.
Each call or letter after that is worth up to 1,000.00 to YOU! And cost of attorney fees.
Use these links to find out more!!! Keep records!! Record calls!! Keep letters and the envelope to show date mailed ( some companies back date letters) Stamp all letters with the date you actually received them ( this is a normal business record and is admissible evidence)
NEVER offer to pay anything or admit owing anything--if you do it may start the statute of limitations again (SOL)
Even if you owe the amount they may break the law enough so that you may collect more from them than they do from you!!!
I got a letter today, about a 2000 dispute that I had with Verizon Wireless; have sent the demand for payment (A 50% Reduction of the supposed amount due Verizon) along with supporting evidence that the Verizon claim is bogus, to the Consumer Fraud Unit of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. I don't expect the AG's office to take any action, but attaching my letter of complaint along with a response to CBCS may get them to back-off.
I just received a letter in the mail stating that I owed AT&T a debt. I called AT&T and they found nothing under my name that I owed them anything nor had a debt been sent to a collection agency. I know for a fact that I made the payment on time since I just wanted to transfer my service to another location. I currently have the service and current with payment that I supposidly have a debt on. I have no idea where they would have gotten this information from since nothing was ever sent to a collections or even close to being delinquent. This is a scam. If you are in doubt like I was call the company they think you owe and confirm with them.
Just got a phone call from CBCS stating I owed money for a 2003 Verizon wireless phone bill. The person asked a lot of questions which I refused to answer. A few days later a charge for 3350.00 from Macy in Columbus Ohio, showed up on my credit card bill. I canceled my card and my credit card company is investigating BEWARE.
CBCS corporate office (614) 222-5543
I just opened a collections bill from CBCS in Columbus Ohio, claiming I owe money to some medical service place I never heard of. I went on line to try and figure it out, and to see if legit. I found your info. and others and now feel I've been scammed too ! I don't even want to call the -------- like it says to on the paper if you don't call they will ASSUME you owe the debt. HA! Thanks for the info. I am putting it aside for now and most likely it will be filed in the circular bin.
CBCS picks up old "charge offs" from various businesses, companies, and even the State, these are bought for pennies on the dollar. They then attempt to collect them from you. This is not illegal, just SCUM.
first, I find it very interesting that the vast majority of these calls were for collecting Cell Phone bills, and the other few were for other utilities. Wonder if that means anything?
second, I have a feeling that any collection company will send a letter to anybody and everybody with a similar name and/or address to that of the person who really owes the debt.
third, there might be a REAL CBCS that is a legitimate company while the one everyone is hearing from is a phony. Or it could be that CBCS is a legit company that is breaking the law in many ways.
I get calls almost every day and I don't answer my phone unless it's someone I know (love caller ID!). They always say (VM recording) "this call is for (my name). If you are not (my name) hang up now. (pause) By staying on this call you acknowledge that you are (my name) **since it's a recording on my voice mail, how would they know if I hung up or "acknowledged" who I am?**. This is (name, different every time) from CBCS and this is an attempt to collect a debt. Please call us back at (one of several different 800/888/866 numbers)." It never says what debt it's for, and doesn't give me an address or location, and doesn't ask for anything from me (but then I've never called them back).
YES I owe a lot of bills and due to job loss and 2 hospital stays within 6 months of each other, I will be filing bankruptcy when I can save enough to pay the lawyer.
I've found the following info that people can use to write and/or call them if you want to pursue further (I have not yet verified this information but it implies at least that it's a real company, maybe):
CBCS, PO Box 1838, Columbus, Ohio, 43231.
physical location address is 250 E. Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
direct line number is 614-538-6100
Now, here is a question I wonder if anybody has any input on:
What do you do when a company refused to accept your certified mail, return receipt requested cease and desist letter? (If it had been a payment...????)
I looked this company up on the Internet and their home page says their mailing address is a PO Box in Emporia, KS. Which is it--Columbus, OH or Emporia, KS?
I live in Cleveland Ohio andthe call I got was for the first time yesterday. I didn't answer and was wondering who it was since it was in the same area code. The call came up as Bedford Ohio. And seeing all of these complaints makes me wonder because I've never had a cell phone or utility bill in my name ever not anywhere. I've also noticed that most of the people are saying utility companies in the south like bell south or gas south. So this does make me think this is a scam of some sort.
They began calling my house, days, nights, weekends, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. This is supposedly for a Verizon bill that I owed from 2005. I finally called back after many, many recordings and mentioned to them that I had no recollection of owing Verizon, and that I had a current Verizon account, both for my house phone and my computer DSL, and that had never been interrupted, so what is the bill I owe from 2005? I talked to the "supervisor" and asked him to please send me paperwork that shows me what my bill is for. He said he would mail it to me, and for me to look for a "plain envelop with no return address" on it, which I thought was strange. Also there is an account number on my collection notice and he couldn't even look something up on the computer?? I also requested that the phone calls stop (because I have a sick mother living with me) until I received the "plain envelop" and he agreed. However, I never received the "plain envelop" and the recorded phone calls are still streaming in like crazy.
All this led me to believe that CBCS could be a scam. If it is not a scam, then the fact that an organization can't provide you details of your alleged debt other than "it's a Verizon bill from 2005" is a poorly managed, dysfunctional business. Signed, Bitter in Baltimore
I get continuous calls from this CBCS company to my unlisted home number. Seems these are desperate people who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Unfortunately they picked the wrong person. Literally. First my number does not belong to Robert Rupp-they have been told this and refused to remove it from their list at least a dozen times before. They do not listen. Tonight they went as far as to leave Robert's account number and a message (which I have recorded) on my answering maching identifying the attempt to collect a debt, his name, and Account Number. That's a big no-no and is basis for a lawsuit under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. So Robert, if you are out there watching this site, reply on back. I happen to have 14 years of prior collection experience and they are not allowed to leave account numbers and personal non-public information at numbers they have not absolutely confirmed as belonging to you. Might be time to take them to the cleaners for a change? By the way, they know now and are probably sweating a little. I called on their "recorded" line and spoke with their nice rep who was more than a little sorry that he picked up my line after I informed him they could be subject to lawsuit for releasing your personal information to someone who does not have the right or authority to have it and that they did so on a recorded machine. Life is tough for everybody right now and places that train their employees to be ignorant and rude to people instead of trying to work with them to resolve an issue deserve to get it back now and then. Hope to hear from you!
if u have debts u should pay it thats why our country is so messed up dont blame the creditors blame ur self!
I call BS on all of it. If the original debtor "sells" the debt to a collection agency, they have "written it off" in their books. You no-longer owe them, if you try to pay them, they won't know how to accept it.The cannot re-open an accout to settle a debt that they already settled. They took the collection agencies money to settle the debt. The collection agency gets as much as they can to compensate for the money they spent for the information. It's that simple, the original debtor gets some money, rather than the nothing they got from you. The collection agency "leans on" and other-wise annoys you until you pay them...again "something" (usually a % of the original debt) If they end-up with more than they paid, it's profit to them. Then they re-invest that money into buying more debt.
You can ignore them forever.....You really don't owe them, they are just going to bully a certain percentage of people into paying becasue "they say" you owe them.
While I'm not saying that the original borrower is blameless in this....it is just as much the credit company's fault. They "allow" people to over-extend because it is profitable to them. You pay their inflated interest-rates for a certain period of time before it overwhelms you. They have already made their money....yet you still owe. They write it off (sell it to a collection agency) making more money, and they turn right around and lend to you again. It's called preditory lending. It is intended to keep you in debt...how exactly is that your fault?
Well I received something in the mail from these people saying that I owe a bill for something called Frontier?? I have no idea what frontier is??? I am unsure of what to do..I do not owe any bills out for the amount they sent me..they said if i pay now i get 40% off...anyone know if this is one of those scams or what?? I am also young so I KNOW its not just something I just forgot!!! and i have NO outstanding bills with anyone??? help please?!
Where have you been? The economy has tanked and there are a lot of people that have fallen on hard times. If a debt is owed and it can be paid then it will be. Regardless there is no excuse or reason for doing what they are doing. You do not call someone and cuss them, yell at them, and not give them any information. Then turn around and ask for their personal information. Alot of times people have the money to pay their bills but then the unexpected happens. I hope you never have to go through that. The statement you made makes me wonder if you are working for them, or if you are just ignorant. We are not blaming creditors for anything. We are saying that this company is a scam.
I got the letter, says i owe Mxenergy $851.83!!! Glad to know its a scam!
so i checked my online bank account info and it says I got 310$ withdrawn for CBCS, but I actually got called from the electric company i used saying i missed my final bills with that company (which i honestly forgot to pay) before i moved. The amount seemed like a bit much to me for being late (was about 2 months later after i canceled the account) But like i said, i got a legit call from the company that i used.
now im not sure what to do about this because everybody is saying CBCS is a scam, but the amount i owed my electric company is paid for but withdrawn by CBCS.
doesnt seem like its that big of deal to me because i actually owed money and now its paid for.
so i received a letter in the mail frm "CBCS" this wkend and they are saying that i owe $484 to centerpoint energy. im 21 yrs old and nvr once had a bill in my name. now i recently just got electrical service in my name for the first time EVER!!!! so how do i owe $484 to a service i nvr even had.. so can anyone tell me if they think this may be a scam?
I think the scam is believing other people's comments without doing your own research. So, the same company sent me information about an account I owned money on. It was over $500 for a medical bill. I remember not paying the bill a few years ago, so I knew it was true. I went to the company's website and requested information on the bill to make sure I was paying the right thing. The company sent me my medical bill and was ready to make a settlement. Me being who I am and knowing the truth about writeoffs, I told the company that I would pay the whole with within a week or two. I truly don't think it is a scam and the scam is believing other people. In you believing them, so credit stays jacked up, so they got one over on you.
Thanks for online forums with this information. I just got one for CBCS for the gas & electric company in my area. I knew it was a scam because mine are included with my rent. I tried to call them to mess with them but they got smart. The phone system is automated to collect your information. They ask for your phone number using the keys and last four digits of your social security number. Of course I didn't give any correct information but at the end of the message, they tell you they are closed and to call during normal business hours.
DON'T BE FOOLED!!!! JUST THROW IT OUT.
Me too. Got a letter today saying I owe Frontier (i'm assuming phone company with who I've never had service with) $166.94. The client account # includes an old phone number I had with Verizon--- it makes no sense at all.
Frontier is Verizon or the new name of the company that provides land line and internet service in certain areas.
I once worked for the CBCS located in Ohio. It is not a scam. I worked in the UHS department which handled delinquent medical accounts. Every account we call on comes straight from our clients. There are times (but not very often) where our clients send CBCS accounts that are already paid. These accounts can be put into dispute.
There is nothing more annoying than getting cussed out, threatened, and/or hung up on for being a messenger. In all honesty, the best way to deal with a debt collector is to remain calm. If you don't agree with a debt, tell the debt collector to send you an Itemized Statement and to put the account into dispute. However, just because you tell the debt collector you don't think you owe the debt does not mean they won't call you anymore. It just takes time and patience to get the problem solved.
i got a call from cbcs saying i owed a 59.00$ bill from last year! i already paid this and gave them verification from my bank. they continue to say "they dont have it" even though it was cashed by them more than 7 months ago!! SCAM!!
Fair Credit Reporting Act. The company is a scam because one has to be in contract with them to owe any money. By law a debtor is held to a contract.
Wrong: if you disagree with a debt collector send them a debt validation letter requesting proof of contract.
You worked for lying scammers. They probably do some legit collection work, because there's money in that too, but they are also con artists, trying to pick up money from people who lack the backbone to challenge them. Sorry you fell for it and believed they were fully legit, but don't expect the rest of us to.
I just received a letter from them saying I owe around $80 to a company I've never heard of. I googled the name and it's a company that does car loans. I don't own a car (best move I ever made) and I paid cash for my motorbike. The only time I ever borrowed money for a vehicle was about 10 years ago, from my credit union, and I paid it off within a few months when a business deal came thru. Even if my CU thought I still owed them $80, and for some reason was afraid to ask me for it directly, they could pull it from my savings account with them rather than splitting it with a refinancer and/or a collection agency. This "debt" that CBCS claims I owe is a lie.
And I think they know that.
Now you do too. (As if the people you talked to every day saying so wasn't enough.)
Really? Like no kidding? Every account you call on comes straight from "our" client? Then answer me this one Riddler, why is it that we have a dozen or more people here who state (including me) they have called the originial creditor and they have no knowledge of CBCS and have not sold the account to CBCS either. Why is it that I paid off a whopping $21 bill from an electric company (They didn't know about CBCS either) well over a year ago and here comes CBCS with a notice dated 3/8/12 telling me I owe $77.39? I told the little scum sucking ahole on the other end of the phone that it would be a cold day in hell before I paid them anything and if they so much as reported it to any of the credit bureaus I would be on them like white on rice. Yesterday I sent a premtive attack to both the Attorney General Ohio and the FTC. In today's economy I do not need CBCS playing with my credit and I will stomp those scum bags to the fullest extent of the law. You come on this forum and try to act all high and mighty? Shall we see how much CBCS has had to pay out in settlements for crossing the line? I know the Attorney General Ohio will be glad to provide with a little FOIA request. Kiss my ass.
We recently received a call from these people and requested an itemized statement about medical bills. When we received the statement, it showed the amount of cost on each item for the hospital visit and right next to it it showed the insurance adjustment, i.e. what the insurance paid for. For each item, the insurance showed everything was paid! The best part was, on these same invoices there was written in blue ink the amount that is owed. I'm sorry, but if the statment says you owe nothing and then you right in a number, I sure am not paying that. Thats fraud. Where did they come up with that number!?! Sounds like a scam to me and seems really shadey
I am so happy that I found this site! I just got something from CBCS in the mail saying that I owe X amount to AT&T (I haven't had an account with them in years). Frankly I'm not sure if I owe them anything but I was cautious when it said that I only owe half of my debt. I'm very weary of identity theft, etc. (who isn't?) and I didn't want to give yet another company my information. Thanks for all the comments - now I know that I can just shred this piece of paper.
I got a call last year from CBCS at my parent's residence over a supposed debt to BellSouth. I did fail to pay my DSL bill with them the last month at one of the residences I rented a few years prior. They sent me a bill with a "discounted" price for paying within 30 days. I sat on it for a couple of weeks while they started calling my cellphone in the morning, multiple times a day, all the way through the evening. I would occasionally answer and ask them to stop calling. The calls persisted. Within the initial 30 days, I sent a letter requesting documentation of the alleged debt. The phone calls stopped immediately and never started back again. It's almost a year later and they haven't tried to contact me again.
They are either a scam or they bought a number of zombie accounts. Either way, they seem to have difficulty proving any of the debt. My advice to anyone being pursued by CBCS is to first request, in writing, documentation of the alleged debt. Whatever you do, even if the debt they are collecting for is valid, do not blindly pay them. Make them earn their money. There's a good chance they can't provide the proof that is required to legally collect on a debt.
I was contacted by CBCS and was asking for someone completely different than me. I ask the guys name and he said " King Akpofure" Which means tribal leader. Does have a linkedin page and states a supervisor for CBCS and they have wrong info about people they are searching for. Be weary and he gave me the physical address as 230 East Town St, Columbus OH 43215. and phone number 877-405-4706. I have been getting a lot of these random calls lately and people just trying to get money from people. I know the economy is tough, but come on.
Collections Crash Course
The letters…the calls…dealing with collection agencies can be stressful. After all, it is their job to get you to pay up. But if you understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Act and learn a few negotiation tricks, you can take control of the situation.
Debt collection is a $15 billion dollar a year industry, and it’s growing fast. There are thousands of companies in the US that buy debts for pennies on the dollar and attempt to recover what is owed. Collections agencies buy past-due debts from cell phone companies, credit card companies, lenders, public libraries, video stores, gyms, cable companies, medical offices, and more. Then they contact the consumer who owes the debts and negotiate to have it paid back. Collectors can find out where borrowers live and work and can contact them by phone, mail, fax, or telegram. If you are a facing debt issues, click here for a confidential consultation
If have an overdue debt sent to a collections agency, you will be contacted by the collector and sent a letter explaining the situation. You should open and read this letter immediately, since you only have 30 days to dispute certain facts. If there are errors or if the letter is a mistake, you should notify the collector and related creditors right away to resolve the matter. You should keep notes about all of your communications with collectors as well as copies of all correspondence for future reference.
Impact on your credit
When your debt is sent to collections you will also see a new record appear on your credit report. This collection record will remain on your credit report for 7 years from the last 180-day late payment on the original account, whether or not you pay the debt back. In the event that your original account is also on your credit report, both account records will remain on your report for 7 years. This is also true if a new record appears when your debt is sold to a new collection agency. Review the information a collection agency posts on your credit report very carefully. It is fairly common for collectors to report incorrect facts to help with negotiations.
You have several rights under the Fair Debt Collection Act. You can request that a collector does not contact you anymore, or only contacts you by mail. Under this law, collectors cannot threaten you or pretend to be a credit bureau. They cannot purposely tell you that you owe more than you really do, use obscenities, or tell you that you are guilty of a crime. Read the full summary of these collection rights online.
What to do
Once you have verified that the debt is accurate and read your rights under the FDCA, you need to consider your options. In most situations, you should negotiate a deal, pay the collector, and work on rebuilding your credit. However, if you have other debts that are not in collections and need to paid, you should probably work on paying these debts first. Keep in mind that this collection record will remain on your credit report for 7 years, whether you pay or not. In most cases, it doesn’t make sense to pay the collection debt before you can afford to do so comfortably.
Negotiating a deal
When you decide to pay the collection debt, you should contact the collector to see if you can negotiate an agreement. Since collectors buy debt for pennies on the dollar, they are often open to negotiating a reduced settlement. Some collection agencies will also offer to take the record off your credit report if you pay the debt, although this is technically illegal. Have the collector send you the terms of your settlement in writing. You may need to use this letter if the debt resurfaces.
Because collection agencies buy such a wide variety of debts, debt collections are common occurrences. Medical collections are especially common because of policies that leave the consumer ultimately responsible for medical bills even if the insurance company was supposed to cover the expense. You should always pay a debt that is in danger of being sold to collections (even using a credit card or if the debt is incorrect) to prevent damage to your credit reports. You can continue your dispute after the debt has been paid. People also commonly end up with collection debts when their bills are sent to an incorrect or old address. Be sure to track your bills closely and file a change of address form with the post office when you move.
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation. Credit.com is here to help you get your finances back in order.
Just pull your own credit report and try and work things out with the original debtor yourself!
I already paid the debt, I took over the finances for my husband while he was away in the military. I had no idea until now that it was a false bill. Now we have the letter in the mail from the real collection agency. Is there any way I can get my money back? How can I call and dispute with them?
CBCS is still scamming people....I believe this is done in conjunction with some companies...Gas South was listed as as being owed an amt. just under $200. NOT TRUE...I owed ZERO! In fact I never had any statement from this company for this amount.
I spoke with a supervisor at Gas South, and she said -You must talk with CBCS only. (I refused to speak with this company - as I knew there had to be a mistake)
I found all of my records, called this supervisor back and THEN she responds, Oh, yes, I see your acct. was closed in good standing (mumbled)CLICK.
I think someone is tracking when people change their address and then figure that all of their records are packed, and they will just pay. But in this case, this was done in conjunction with a inside rep. who would be answering the calls. She "played" along claiming that I owed it, until I produced the documentation. I wonder how much she makes out of supporting this sham!!!!! This is just a form of stealing!!!!!
I got a weird debt collection letter from this company...and have been getting them for a while...saying that I owe a gas bill for a place where I haven't lived since May 2000. I was in school and am not sure if I had a balance on my account, but the statute of limitations of any possible debt is long expired anyway. I sent them a validation letter, but got back no proof of the debt...and what I got has no dates for the debt they say I owe. I'm going to check my credit report and, if anything is on it, I'm contacting the State Attorney General. They aren't getting a dime from me.
I also received a collection notice for a past-due cell phone account. But I never had a cell account with this company.
There is a PO box listed on the collection notice where I am supposed to send my MONEY. I called the phone number on the collection notice, but guess what, it was a non-working number.
I would like to wait around that PO box in Columbus, OH, to see what scummy person was planning to collect on us!
Anyone live in Columbus. Want to make a few dollars!?
i work for this company in columbus ohio it's not a scam it's a real company where people owe their debts
Is that why youre too chicken to use a real name?
Please. I spent years dealing with you ppl thru my LAWYER and have reported several harrasment cases as well as met personally with the District Attorney who agreed you people use unscrupulous methods are are opportunistic bottom feeders
Oh and yes, you agencies all have a nice little file there at the DA now.
* There is such thing as burden of proof
* there is such thing as cease and desist
*there is no excuse for calling people and when they answer speaking their name to fool them into answering when you have not identified yourself no LEGITIMATE business does that.
people.. see a lawyer te consult is free and for $100 they will hold off and ask for burden of COMPLETE proof which these companies cant get because the debt has been sold off so many times. Not only that but each time its resold each co will still try to collect. Dont fall for it.
run your cred report go see a lawyer the consult and the report is free.
Screw you people you can along with the sentiment of the other poor victims here kiss my lilly white arse!!!! Youre not gettin a dime!!!!
I've been paying these bastards $100 a month for what seems like an eternity now.... I'm about to cut this short right now....
If you dispute the debt, you can send them a letter.
If the company writes off the debt, that means it's no longer a current account, and now in collections.
If you already paid it, send a dispute letter with a copy of your proof of payment.
The BBB lists them with an A+ rating.
Anyone can post anything on the Internet, if you search any company, you can find bad stuff. Also, I can search any collection agency and find bad stuff.
I recommend taking a personal finance class and learning how to deal with credit and collection issues.
Thank you for your time.
614 388 9606 is their phone number. They just called me. It was shady from the get-go.
Hello all you out there .
Just to clarify some things CBCS in actuality a real collections agency and is not a scam. Collections Agents for this company go through training just like you at a job. All CBCS does is received debtors amounts from the client company ex. Columbia gas, Aep, Duke power etc... We have no power over who we call . If your name is in our system then you owe someone money . So quit disputing every call and pay the bill so you won't have to hear the phone ring. If your acct. Serv got shut off at 11-23-08 and the agency received it on 1-12-10 that's 2 years of a delinquent balance . They just want you to help your self because a strong credit score helps you set yourself up for success thats all it is .
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The value of criticism: an interview with Mark Shenton
10 April 2017
Mark Shenton is the lead theatre critic for The Stage. Kate Wyver sat down with him to ask for some advice
“So I told them: fuck you.”
We must value our own work if we are to expect others to do the same. This is the message Mark Shenton makes clear as he tells the story of being fired from the Sunday Express, after 11 years as their chief theatre critic, only to be emailed by The Huffington Post a day later, asking for free labour. The Huffington Post received the above response.
Shenton is emphatic that journalists should not give their work away for free. While he understands that most critics need to start writing for free in order to build experience and a following, and acknowledges that writing for a website such as A Younger Theatre or Exeunt is acceptable as they’re not commercial sites, he states, “If you write for free for a commercial publication you’re writing your own suicide note.” In those cases, money is being made. It's just not being made by you.
He is emphatic in where he places the blame for the state of arts journalism as he cites the example of The Huffington Post. A few years ago, founder Arianna Huffington sold the publication for more than $300 million, yet the site relies on free labour. “Perhaps it’s over anyway,” Shenton ponders on the future of journalism. “Perhaps there won’t be a job for you in 10 years time, but if there isn’t, it’s because of The Huffington Post. It’s a successful business that has built its business on not paying journalists. It has single-handedly killed journalism.”
Shenton’s words may not be the most reassuring or optimistic, but at least they are honest. For those who want to pursue criticism, he is still encouraging. He has come to NSDF for the first time, and although he can only stay for a few days (as he has to get back to London for the Olivier awards), he is generous with the little time he has, leading a workshop, seeing some of the shows and spending several hours with the team from Noises Off unpicking the difficulties of arts journalism.
He is incredibly supportive of the platform this festival provides: “It’s really important to help to nurture new talent, and to show people the range of possibilities on offer.” He sees the workshop programmes as the most valuable part of the festival, providing the chance to talk to and learn from industry professionals. “NSDF is not a place where you start, it’s a place where you grow.”
This applies to young critics, too. “It’s a great training ground.” Learning your way and forming your own tastes as a critic, he says, is “all about exposure to different types of art”.
When reviewing student theatre, the line between wanting to be analytical and truthful can be difficult to navigate, particularly when you’re not a show’s biggest fan. Shenton strives to “always travel hopefully”, but the nature of the job guarantees some disappointment. The critic’s responsibility to a reader is to not to let them waste their money, so honesty reigns. “You’ve got to be as constructive as you possibly can be.”
“The great cliche”, he says, “is if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. If I can, that’s what I prefer to do. But sometimes I’ve got an editor waiting for the review and I have to write it because there’s space to fill.” When dealing with a tricky show, he offers the reminder that a review is only one person’s truth. “It’s all subjective.” There is always a line to be drawn between truthful and offensive. “You have to go out there and be bold and make a statement. But our job isn’t to kill dreams.”
So what is our job? “Nowadays of course, everyone's a critic because of social media. There’s so much noise on the internet, so many voices shouting at each other.” This is why there’s such a need for experienced critics, he says. “We need somebody to rise above the noise.” Shenton makes a clear distinction between being authoritative and being right. “There’s no such thing as right or wrong in criticism. You’ll know my writing comes from a position of passion and hopefully some kind of authority, which is all a critic can do. You can only bring your passion and integrity and authority to it.”
One of the major topics of discussion at NSDF this year is diversity, or rather the lack of it. Shenton touches on this issue in criticism. “In this country we still do not have a single black or Asian critic in a major publication.” So how can we change this? “It’s the classic thing of if you build it they will come.” While ultimately a person appointed in the role of the critic “must be the best voice”, he suggests that papers need to make more of a conscious effort to invite in diverse voices. After all, if those voices aren’t nurtured, it only makes it harder for them to become those authoritative voices.
Shenton’s best advice for young critics, aside from not giving work away for free? “See as much as you can, and write. Write, write, write.”
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Students should be taught to keep their brain fit by doing several games such as chess, puzzles, Sudoku, and other mind-boosting games. A strong memory varies on the health and vitality of your brain. Our brain plays a massive part in what makes us ‘us,’ and keeping your brain in perfect condition can offer you that head starts towards success, specifically throughout your studies.
3. Try To Be A Good Listener
It is also a vital tip to boost grasping power for your learning. Learning is only possible if a student listens carefully, thinks wisely, and then reacts. Unless and until we listen carefully to what others are saying, we will not be able to understand it deeply. Hence in order to grasp things carefully and properly, it is advisable to listen to the same property, which will permit one to grasp it smoothly.
4. Read Out Loud
Students should be made to read the information out loud, as contrary to reading silently and acknowledge what they are saying. They should be taught to be creative by applying unique tones or by alternating their volume. Getting their ears into the act can boost their understanding and assist them to better recall information when they require it. Readout loud instead of simple learning; this is the best method to remember each and everything that you have learned for examination. Speak out loud at the time of study is to help you to memorize efficiently, and you can get a good score on the examination.
5. Do not Skip The Physical Exercise
When mental exercise is vital for brain health, that does not mean you never require to do physical exercise. Physical exercise assists your brain stay sharp. It enlarges oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Exercise also boosts the effects of helpful brain chemicals and reduces stress hormones.
6. Adopt A Critical-Thinking Mindset
In order to learn convincingly, students should be permitted to discuss every side of an argument. The practice of examining the facts and information to set up a conclusion must be developed in a student. Unbiased examination, rational, dubious, or assessment of factual evidence should be taught to students by doing it alongside them.
7. Eat Healthy To Boost your mind.
The energy level is vital to enhance the mind and remember things easily and speedily. So to support the energy level, it is requisite to eat a balanced diet and healthy food. It is necessary to eat healthy food that stimulates your energy level when performing mentally exhausting chores. Eat light because a large amount of food can cause tiredness, which is not suitable for examination.
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What goes on behind the scenes of an electronic water softener? Although the results may surprise you, they result from careful scientific investigation. What follows is an investigation into the workings and technology of your best electronic water softeners.
To soften hard water, electronic water softeners employ electromagnetic waves. Calcium and magnesium ions, among other minerals, contribute to the formation of hard water. Mineral deposits in pipes, discoloration of clothing and fixtures, and dry skin and hair are just a few of the issues that can arise from exposure to these minerals in the home.
To soften water electronically, a magnetic field is applied to the water. By altering the shape of the mineral particles, the magnetic field stops them from accumulating on hard surfaces. After treatment, the water is clean and soft enough to use in your home’s plumbing and appliances.
The study of the motion of electrically conducting fluids in magnetic fields forms the basis for the technology used in electronic water softeners. The electronic water softener uses a coil to generate the magnetic field surrounding the water supply line. An electronic control unit is wired to the ring to produce a magnetic field.
The electromagnetic waves alter the minerals in the water as the water moves through the magnetic field. The waves create a repulsion between the mineral particles, stopping them from sticking to one another and accumulating. After treatment, the water flowing into your pipes and fixtures is clean and soft.
There is no need for salt or other chemicals when using an electronic water softener. These systems are more eco-friendly than conventional water softening methods, which can adversely affect the natural environment.
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Additive manufacturing of materials using magnetic particles as feedstock has attracted tremendous attention during the past decade owing to its ability to tune both shape and magnetocrystalline anisotropy, which can significantly enhance the magnetic characteristics of materials. We demonstrate that the magnetic response of multilayered thin films of Gd5Si4 can be tailored by controlling the external magnetic field during inkjet printing. The external magnetic field aligns the magnetic particles along their magnetic easy axis, enhancing the magnetic anisotropy of the printed films. Our work demonstrates the ability to print thin magnetic films with a defined anisotropy in any chosen direction with the potential to approaching magnetic properties of corresponding single crystalline materials.
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A new survey of U.S. small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) show that 52% of the employees currently own or use a tablet.
SMBs employees aren't just using these tablets for work though. Almost half (47%) of the survey respondents said they use the devices for both work and personal matters. A similar trend is playing out in the enterprise where the so-called BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) movement has seen a growing number of employees use tablets and other personally-owned devices at work for both job and personal use.
The survey, by wireless and mobile market strategy firm iGR, shows that about a quarter (24%) of SMBs supply their employees with tablets as part of an official policy. While tablets are often positioned as augmenting laptops and PCs, 26% of the SMBs surveyed indicated their company would be buying fewer or far fewer laptops as a result of their tablet purchases in 2012.
"The enterprise arena in particular is one area in which tablets are anticipated to climb. There has been significant press generated by large corporations (e.g., Dupont, Wells Fargo, United Airlines, American Airlines, etc.) who are using tablet devices to improve, augment or replace existing business processes and practices," said Iain Gillott, president and founder of iGR. "But as our new research clearly shows, tablets are in wide use in small and medium sized businesses as well. Given that tablets are negatively impacting laptop purchases, this trend looks to continue."
The iGR survey of approximately 400 SMB employees found that the IT departments in these companies were most likely to oversee the purchase, management, maintenance and support of desktop computers (90%), and laptops and netbooks (89%). By comparison, approximately 55% of SMBs, many of which may not even have formal IT departments, managed and maintained tablet devices.
The most reported reason for purchasing additional tablets in 2012 was "substituting for laptops" (31.9%), followed by "workforce is increasing" (31%). But it's not all bad for laptop vendors -- a majority of companies with plans to buy tablets indicated their plans to buy laptops remained "about the same."
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As a rental property owner, it is essential for you to have a rental agreement in place when leasing your property to a company. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the lease, ensuring that both you and the company are on the same page and protected legally. In this article, we will discuss the crucial details that should be included in a rental agreement between an owner and a company.
1. Property Details
The rental agreement should include all the essential details about the rental property, such as the address, unit number, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. It should also specify whether the property is furnished or unfurnished.
2. Rental Payment
The rental agreement should also specify the rental amount and how it should be paid. For instance, the agreement could indicate the due date of rent payments, the preferred mode of payment, and any penalties for late payments.
3. Lease Term
The lease term is the duration of the lease, and it is critical to specify the start and end date of the lease in the agreement. This helps to avoid misunderstandings and disputes about the length of the lease.
4. Security Deposit
The rental agreement should also specify the amount of security deposit required and the conditions for its refund. It should also outline what constitutes damage beyond normal wear and tear and the procedure for deducting the cost of repairs from the security deposit.
5. Responsibilities of the Parties
The rental agreement should detail the responsibilities of both the owner and the company. It should specify who is responsible for maintaining the property, paying for utilities, and handling repairs and maintenance. In addition, if there are any regulations or restrictions regarding the use of the property, such as noise or parking rules, they should be outlined in the agreement.
6. Termination of the Lease
The rental agreement should specify the circumstances under which the lease can be terminated early by either party and the notice period required before termination. It should also indicate what happens to the security deposit in the event of early termination.
In conclusion, having a rental agreement between an owner and a company is crucial for protecting both parties` interests and ensuring a smooth tenancy. It is essential to consult with a lawyer or a professional experienced in rental agreements to ensure that the agreement is legally sound and covers all the necessary details. | <urn:uuid:172daa7d-403c-4be2-a750-800635311392> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,464 |
Driving economically: how to save fuel
Your car’s fuel economy is affected by more than just its engine. You, the driver, can make a big difference. Here’s how
Everyone’s a winner when you drive economically – you and your bank balance, and the planet and the people living on it.
Driving economically is the key. The fact is, any car will burn less fuel if it’s run and driven with one eye on the fuel gauge, so you don't have to fork out for an expensive hybrid or ultra-efficient diesel to achieve real savings.
Scrimping here is actually a false economy since a car that is in peak condition burns less fuel. A car with new spark plugs and a new air filter will run much more efficiently.
Under-inflated tyres cause a lot of drag that your engine has to overcome by burning more fuel. Check your car’s handbook for the correct inflation pressures and pump them up accordingly. Check them regularly, too. Not only will the car be more economical, it’ll also be quieter, handle better and be easier to steer.
Good aerodynamics (the way air travels over and around a car) are crucial to achieving good economy. A roof box or a roof rack are bad for a car’s aerodynamics since they interrupt the air flow and increase the surface area of the car, meaning the engine has to work harder to accelerate the vehicle and maintain a reasonable speed.
Only fit boxes and racks when you need them, and remove them the moment they’re no longer necessary.
Put your car on a diet
Weight is another key factor affecting fuel efficiency – one of the most significant after your car’s engine. Keeping a load of unnecessary weight in the car (such as sports equipment in the boot) can have a serious affect on your fuel use. Make sure you only ever take what you need for a trip, and take it out when you get back.
Switch off the engine
If you’re paused at traffic lights or a railway crossing, switch off your engine to save fuel. Many modern cars with so-called stop-start technology do this automatically when they sense you’ve come to a stop but you can do it yourself, and it won't cost you the price of a new car. Don’t do it too often though, as you could cause premature wear to the car’s battery and starter motor.
You’d be surprised just how much fuel you waste pulling away, accelerating and braking sharply. So, instead, drive smoothly by looking ahead and anticipating events such as a junction, traffic lights or a roundabout.
It may feel like you’re not making as much progress but in reality, you are. For example, by arriving at a roundabout in a controlled manner and in the right gear, you’ll be better placed to exploit an opportunity to continue on your way without stopping.
This is probably the easiest thing you can do to save fuel – especially on the motorway. Stick to the national speed limit (or lower) and you’ll find you use an awful lot less fuel than you would if you were cruising at 80mph, as even that extra 10mph demands a lot more work from the engine.
Use a higher gear
It’s fairly common for drivers to stay in a low gear for too long. This causes the engine rev higher and use more fuel. If the car you’re driving is petrol, try to change up at around 2,500rpm (or around 2,000rpm in a diesel). Don’t change up too soon, either, though, as this also forces the engine to work harder and use more fuel. Nearly every new car sold these days has a shift indicator light on the dashboard that tells you when it’s time to change gear.
Beware of power-hungry equipment
Certain pieces of kit in your car can seriously increase fuel consumption, so try to limit how much you use them. Air-conditioning, heated windscreens and demisters are the biggest culprits here, so try to avoid using them except when absolutely necessary. If it’s hot, it’s better to drive around with the windows open at low speeds, but you should close them and use the air-conditioning at higher speeds.
A coupe of don’ts…
Unless you have a very old car, coasting out of gear is no longer an effective way to save fuel. Try instead to coast to a stop in gear – dipping the clutch and going into neutral the last possible moment.
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Bloomfield, Morton W. "Personification-Metaphors." 14 (1980): 287-97.
Some images function like personifications but are veiled, and these are personification-metaphors. True personifications continue for an extended period in the text, while a personification-metaphor may only encompass one or two lines. Unlike Shakespeare and Milton, Chaucer did not use personification-metaphors often. The appendix provides a list of additional personification-metaphors in Keats.
Guthrie, Steven R. "Prosody and the Study of Chaucer: A Generative Reply to Halle-Keyser." 23 (1988): 30-49.
Chaucer wrote Troilus and Criseyde and other poems in a Romance iambic pentameter with strong French overtones, as opposed to Shakespeare who wrote in a Renaissance iambic pentameter. Chaucer's rhythms depend on his ability to put weak stresses where strong stresses should be and vice versa. Careful comparision of Chaucer to Shakespeare reveals that the two writers use significantly different variations of iambic pentameter. Examination of Machaut's lines reveals, however, a number of similarities to Chaucer. | <urn:uuid:e22a1624-398f-4661-9289-d3e2fd57c147> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,176 |
European Space Agency shows their weekly activity through the lens
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet arrived at the International Space Station last Saturday with Soyuz spacecraft commander Oleg Novitsky
and NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. This picture is the first he posted on social media, with the comment: “The International Space
Station is amazing: better than in my best dreams. I wish everybody could get the chance to come up here!”
The image was taken in the Space Station’s Cupola observatory, one of ESA’s contributions to the orbital outpost. Built in Italy, the
module features seven windows that are quadruple-glazed and shutters that can be closed for protection.
Although Thomas is only at the start of his six-month Proxima mission, he has already helped Station commander Shane Kimborough to
monitor the robotic arm unberthing the Cygnus supply vessel – the golden panels in the background of this picture are on that craft.
Cupola is used to monitor spacecraft arrivals and departures and to operate the 16 m-long arm. It also offers breathtaking views of our
The International Space Station Expedition 50 crew gather around the dining table in the Zvezda module for a Thanksgiving dinner.
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet (third from right) posted this image on social media, commenting: "The crew of Expedition 50 wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! And yes it’s turkey we’re eating, can’t you tell?".
Thomas arrived at the ISS on 19 November 2016 together with NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson (right, back) and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky (left).
They were welcomed on board by NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough (right, front) and Roscosmos cosmonauts Andrei Borisenko (second from left) and Sergei Ryzhikov (third from left).
Thomas' Proxima mission is the ninth long-duration mission for an ESA astronaut. It is named after the closest star to the Sun, continuing a tradition of naming missions with French astronauts after stars and constellations.
During Proxima, Thomas will perform around 50 scientific experiments for ESA and France’s space agency CNES as well as take part in many research activities for the other Station partners. The mission is part of ESA’s vision to use Earth-orbiting spacecraft as a place to live
and work for the benefit of European society while using the experience to prepare for future voyages of exploration further into the Solar System.
Paolo Nespoli's VITA mission name unveiled
ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli will be launched to the International Space Station next year for his third spaceflight. The name and logo for his mission were announced at an event in Rome, Italy, on 24 November 2016.
Vita stands for Vitality, Innovation, Technology and Ability and was chosen by Italy’s ASI space agency, which is providing the mission through a barter agreement with NASA.
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In one of my favourite Woody Allen films, “Love and Death” (a spoof on such Russian novels as War and Peace), the following dialogue takes place between Boris (played by Woody Allen) and his cousin Sonia (played by Diane Keaton):
Boris: “What if there is no God?”
Sonia: “Are you joking?”
Boris: “What if we’re just a bunch of absurd people running around with no rhyme or reason?”
Sonia: “But if there is no God, then life has no meaning! Why go on living? Why not just commit suicide?”
Boris: “Well let’s not get hysterical. I could be wrong. I’d hate to blow my brains out and then [gesturing upward] read in the papers they found something.”
As is often the case, Woody Allen reflects the assumptions of the common man. As well as reflecting here some of the nihilism and perplexity of his time, he also reflects the assumption that all truth is essentially scientific truth, and that truths about God, if they can be discovered, will be discovered scientifically. Like all scientific discoveries, it might be the case that “they” (the scientists) poking about in outer space (to which Boris was gesturing) finally “found something”. It reminds people of my vintage of the story that when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin returned from his quick journey in space he reported that he looked and did not see God while in space. (The authenticity of the quote is disputed, but that is another question. The atheistic propaganda version of what the cosmonaut said stuck.) Like Woody Allen, this view presupposes that God can be discovered through telescope, or microscope, or through scientific theorizing. It is true that they haven’t discovered anything yet. But hold on—maybe one day they will find something.
Actually, they already have found something. But not through scientific theorizing and laboratory experiment. God is not an inert substance to be stumbled upon, nor a rare breed to be discovered in the remote wilderness, like the creatures Darwin discovered in the Galapagos. Rather, all the initiative for contact between God and man lies with God, and He has said that He will only allow Himself to be found by those that seek Him with their whole heart (Jeremiah 29:13). It is therefore not surprising or disturbing that God was not discovered by scientific poking about beyond earth’s atmosphere. What would have been more disturbing to Christian theology would be if He had. But God has allowed Himself to be discovered by those seeking for truth. And long ago, they did “find something”.
Specifically, they found an empty tomb, with the grave clothes left behind and neatly folded up. Read all about it in the eye-witness document known as the Gospel of John: “Then Simon Peter came and, following John, went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself” (John 20:6-7). Eventually they would meet the Lord Himself, and see His wounds, and eat and drink with Him over a period of forty days (John 20:19, Acts 1:3). That is, proof for the existence of God/ the truth of the Christian Faith was found historically, not scientifically. This is because, as said above, God is not a thing which can be put under a microscope and examined, but a Person who can be met and loved. And in Christ He chose to enter human history as a flesh and blood person like the rest of us. After He did this on the first Christmas day, He grew to manhood, and did many other strange and miraculous things, including rising from the dead and leaving His grave-clothes behind, neatly folded up.
All of these things, occurring in history, are susceptible to historical verification, not scientific verification. To demand scientific proof for historical claims is not to demand rigorous proof. It is to confuse science with history, and prove oneself an incompetent scientist. One proves the truth of historical claims (such as whether or not Nelson won the Battle of Waterloo) through historical methods, such as the credible reports of eye-witnesses and other records. One proves the truth of scientific theorems (such as whether or not water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit) by repeated scientific experiment. Only an idiot would try to prove whether or not Nelson won the Battle of Waterloo in a lab. That is the work of an historian, not a scientist. The term “scientific proof” has come to be “conclusive proof”, but a moment’s reflection reveals the nonsense. “Scientific proof” can only be had when proving matters of science; whereas proving whether or not something occurred in the past—i.e. matters of history—requires not scientific proof, but historical arguments. And the presence of the empty tomb, and the testimony of the apostles, and the astonishing volte-face conversion of the persecutor Saul of Tarsus, and the countless experiences of Christians ever since—all constitute just such historical arguments. Nihilists should indeed refrain from blowing their brains out in a pique of nihilism. It looks like they found something after all. | <urn:uuid:e890cb28-3446-4359-a1e7-6e328abe0b85> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,059 |
The Boston Mayoral Race isn’t the only contest in town. The 2013 Boston Music Award Nominations were also announced Monday, November 4th, and Parlour Bells picked up a Video of the Year nomination for Bachelor Hours. (Get your vote on early and often here). Released and celebrated at Great Scott on June 28, 2013, Bachelor Hours was shot over two months in multiple locations around Boston. Gene Dante and Mary Widow are the romantic leads in a hallucinatory crime story involving a mysterious new designer drug and the shadowy cartel responsible for getting these “moon pills” into the streets. Check out the video here.
Voting ends December 2, 2013 at 11:59PM, and the big event takes place at the Liberty Hotel on December 8, 2013. Proceeds from the 26 year old Boston Music Awards event support Music Drives Us, a non-profit that provides funding for music education programs.
Jed Gottlieb of The Boston Herald declares that the video is “more freaky than the new Pixies,” and Michael Marotta of Vanyaland, who world premiered the video calls it “a moonlit look at nightlife culture and serves as a who’s-who around the Boston rock scene,” as it features a huge cast of extras. It’s for that reason that this nomination belongs to the following individuals who helped bring Bachelor Hours to life: Gene Dante, Mary Widow, Roger Metcalf, Douglas Sherman, Malik Haddadi, Kate Sweet, Neehmias Afonso, Meaghan Sinclair, Meghan Chiampa, Autumn Pincus, Andrew Wilson, Michael J. Epstein, Sophia Cacciola, Clark Sullivan, Katrina Galore, Michael Oliver, Leesa Coyne, Rick Kotowski, Richard Bouchard, Douglas Orey, Bridget Leahy, Emily Diggins, Janelle LaMarche, Kristen Scioli, John Langton, Elvis Collins, James Johnson, Phil Fleming, Peter Moore, Sarah Rabdau, Leah Principe, Adam Bouchard, Porcelain Dalya, and Darren McDonald, Trina’s Starlight Lounge, Radio, Anytime Limousine, Great Scott, Michael Marotta, Derek Kouyoumjian, Patrick Mussari, Garth McMurray and Charlotte Sweet. Thank you. | <urn:uuid:4e42083d-f17b-4515-875e-591f6929f009> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,993 |
Made righteous—by faith (1)
“He hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2Co 5:21
Here’s an amazing and life-changing truth. The God who made His sinless Son to “be sin” takes unrighteous people like us and makes them “righteous.” How does it happen? By works? No, by faith! “People are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners” (Ro 4:5 NLT). This righteousness isn’t about behaving the right way—it’s about believing the right way. You can’t become righteous in God’s eyes through human effort or keeping the law. You become righteous only through faith in Christ, and trusting in His finished work on the cross. You say, “But I feel so guilty when I sin.” And you should; it’s a good deterrent! But Christ took away all your sins; therefore He took away all your guilt. So what are you feeling? Inner conflict! Your regenerated spirit lives in your unregenerated body, and it reacts the same way your natural body reacts to something harmful. Sin feels foreign to the new you, and when you indulge in it, the pleasure is brief and the aftermath is bad. In essence, your spiritual boundaries have been violated, and your regenerated spirit is telling you that you can’t indulge in sin anymore. That’s not who you are! The old you could have indulged in sin and enjoyed it, but the new you can’t, because you are “a new creation in Christ” (See 2Co 5:17). So rejoice! Today God sees you as “righteous,” therefore you can approach Him at any time with complete confidence (See Eph 3:12). | <urn:uuid:02663f10-107d-4e79-9e4b-bc9cdceeb15a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,613 |
Artificial intelligence, voice control and virtual reality – this is the year that science fiction becomes fact
Words by Mr Jonathan Margolis, technology correspondent, Financial Times How To Spend It magazine
The goal of clever technologists is to seamlessly introduce gadgetry into everyday life that you never knew you needed but now can’t live without.
Some products have reached the point of near perfection. The mobile phone, for example, will be tweaked but there are no dramatic improvements expected in the foreseeable future. So what’s next?
The new wave of technological advancement is so futuristic it has been the stuff of wildly imaginative fantasy. This year, expect to encounter computers that can talk, robots that can learn, and virtual reality experiences that are incredibly immersive.
Here, MR PORTER predicts the (very near) future and rounds up the most important trends and cutting-edge technology that will literally change your world in the coming months. VR, IR, here you are.
- The conversational computer (GOOGLE HOME)
- Headphones to sound engineer your world (DOPPLER LABS HERE ONE)
- Fully immersive virtual reality (HTC VIVE)
- Social media for grown-ups (VERO)
- The intelligent robot (UBTECH ROBOTICS ALPHA 1S)
- The unlosable luggage (RADEN A28 CHECK)
- The fixed-wing drone (PARROT DISCO FPV) | <urn:uuid:db711eb5-e148-4550-ac6c-8606ec130f0c> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,329 |
A coalition of 40 organizations from across the political spectrum is calling for a congressional investigation into how the Pentagon used $1 billion in coronavirus relief funds.
In a letter to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, the groups also urged lawmakers to consider passing a new bill to suspend the Department of Defense’s (DOD) authority to use the funding.
“We believe the Pentagon’s decision-making with these funds, as recently reported, violates congressional intent at minimum, and represents a significant breach of trust with the taxpayers who fund the military’s budget and its emergency spending,” the organizations wrote in the letter, obtained by The Hill ahead of its public release.
The letter was organized by progressive group Win Without War, the right-leaning National Taxpayers Union and the Project on Government Oversight.
“We believe that the select subcommittee should investigate when, how, and why the Pentagon decided that it could use these specific CARES Act funds in contravention of Congressional intent,” the letter said. “Any findings should be shared with the public to the maximum extent practicable. We would also ask that the select subcommittee consider recommending a rescission of DoD’s budget authority for this $1 billion fund in order to ensure Congress’s constitutional spending authority is not being violated.”
A subcommittee spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the letter, which comes after a Washington Post report Tuesday detailed how the Pentagon has used most of a $1 billion fund allocated by the CARES Act on defense contractors rather than medical supplies.
The DOD awarded contracts for jet engine parts, body armor and dress uniforms, among other military equipment, which critics argue is in contravention of the CARES Act stipulation that the funds be used to “prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus.”
The Pentagon has defended itself, arguing the money was never intended to be restricted to medical supplies, that it kept Congress fully informed of its plans and that helping the defense industrial bases through the pandemic is an appropriate response to the COVID-19 crisis.
“As indicated by recent reporting, there appears to be a misunderstanding by some about what the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES” Act) did and did not do with respect to the Department of Defense,” chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a seven-paragraph statement Wednesday.
“The CARES Act did not limit — nor did it intend to limit in its language — the use of Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III to only medical resources,” he added. “As part of the efforts to mitigate economic damage, the act allowed monies to be spent to support individuals and industries that had been impacted by COVID. This is exactly what DOD has done.”
While the Post report provided new details on the exact contracts the Pentagon has awarded, the department notified Congress in late May it planned to use $688 million of the funding to shore up the defense industrial base. Several news outlets, including the Post, reported on the notification at the time.
Ellen Lord, under secretary of Defense for acquisition and sustainment, also testified before the House Armed Services Committee in June on plans to use funding on the defense industrial base (DIB).
Those disclosures prompted the House Appropriations Committee in July to write in a report accompanying the annual defense spending bill that “the committee’s expectation was that the department would address the need for PPE [personal protective equipment] industrial capacity rather than execute the funding for the DIB.”
Nonetheless, the Post report set off a new wave of outrage. On Tuesday, two House Democrats called for a congressional investigation into the issue.
“For the administration to choose to use funds Congress made available to fight COVID-19 on the wish lists of defense contractors, instead of first protecting troops and the general public from the spread of the coronavirus, is unconscionable and should be investigated fully and prosecuted if warranted,” Reps. Mark Pocan
In a separate statement Tuesday, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith
“With the safety and lives of our health care, first responder, and essential workforces at stake, the department must be held accountable to administer the funding in the way Congress intended,” Smith said.
In their letter Thursday, the organization highlighted ongoing national shortages of protective equipment such as N95 masks, gowns and gloves, arguing the Pentagon “spends more on military bands annually than it has spent on securing N95 masks.”
“It’s unconscionable that the department would prioritize defense contractor wishlists over the health and safety of the American people,” Mandy Smithberger, director of the Center for Defense Information at the Project On Government Oversight, said in a statement. “Congress was clear that it wanted the department to use its powers to address PPE shortages that continue to this day, and the department shirked its duties.” | <urn:uuid:daf3ea3d-465e-47be-9bcc-d2518bc28d20> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,147 |
It’s been an ongoing saga for the past few weeks.
Will the Buccaneers trade for one of the NFL’s best defensive players in Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis?
Well, the interest is there from the Buccaneers stand point. Bucs general manager Mark Dominik has had countless opportunities to deny interest in the star cornerback, but instead, has praised the value of the position.
“They’re really hard to find,” Dominik said of elite cornerbacks at the Owner’s meetings on Monday, “and that makes them an interesting commodity. We go into the draft every year and everybody thinks maybe that’s the guy, but there’s very few of them. When they come out, it’s pretty noticeable who they are.”
“That’s why so many corners go in the first round every year, because you’re trying to find that guy who can help you take away a portion of (the opposing) offense.”
The Bucs might ultimately have to decide if their 1st round selection this year is more valuable than a 4-time pro bowl cornerback and former defensive player of the year.
Apparently, that decision has not been finalized yet.
I received a phone call yesterday from a source on the Buccaneers side who said that unless the Jets lower their high demands, meaning to stop asking for a first round selection in 2013, a deal would likely never get done.
Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com heard similar rumblings from the Owner’s meetings in Phoenix, AZ.
The biggest takeaway from our first full day at the league meetings in Phoenix is that, with the Jets and Buccaneers taking strong opposing positions as to the trade value of one of the best defensive players in football, the Buccaneers are close to moving on. The belief is that the Jets want a package headlined by a first-round pick, and that the Buccaneers are willing to part with, at most, a 2014 first-round selection.
Florio went on to say that the Buccaneers could move on to “Plan B” which would be to sign former Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes to a contract, eliminating the Bucs from any future trade discussions with the Jets. Florio says the Buccaneers have been in contact with Grimes and are “talking.”
I have since found out that the Buccaneers are also showing a lot of interest in former Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Sources from both sides have said there is interest in each other. Munnerlyn confirmed this on his twitter account on Monday when a Bucs fan asked him if the Bucs had shown interest in him. Munnerlyn’s response was simply one word, “yes.”
There has been some debate recently of the cap hit that the Jets would take if Darrelle Revis is traded away before June 1st. This is another decision the Jets would have to make. If I were the Jets new general manager and I was looking to rebuild an organization run to the ground, I would much rather take the full cap hit in 2013 rather than spread the cap hit over 2013 and 2014, especially if Revis would have been off the books anyway in 2014 due to his contract expiring.
This is simply a fact of whether the Jets want any compensation for Revis or if they’re prepared to let him walk and get nothing in return. I have a hunch the cap hit for 2013 has little to do with a trade due to the Jets probably seeing themselves struggling in 2013 anyway.
If the Bucs do in fact pull out of trade discussions with the Jets for Darrelle Revis, the Jets would be left with the possibility of no trade partners and the realization that Revis might leave after his contract ends in 2014, leaving the Jets with nothing in return.
The pressure has now fallen squarely on new Jets general manager John Idzik. If the Jets hope to get anything for Revis, they must lower their demands now and get a trade finalized or they might find themselves without any compensation for one of the league’s best players.
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This comes as Harris County and surrounding hospitals started seeing more cases, more hospitalizations and fewer beds available.
According to the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council, or SETRAC, more than 28 percent of ICU beds are filled by COVID-19 patients.
"The growth of COVID-19 cases in our ICUs does not show any sign of slowing down," said SETRAC CEO Darrell Pile.
SETRAC said the beds that are available could fill up soon.
"The likelihood of that growth happening with just COVID-19 alone is quite high," said Pile.
Texas Children's has now stepped in to help. They are taking transfers from other hospitals to open up space for those hospitals.
The patients are both adults and children. If the adult transfer has COVID-19, they will be cared for in the Texas Children's Hospitals expanded special isolation unit.
"Having a hospital like Texas Children's Hospital make room for adult patients is tremendous. We are at a point with some hospitals where they were wondering where they would find more beds, and that situation is just going to worsen," said Pile.
The hospital released a statement to ABC13 Tuesday morning:
"Texas Children's is admitting adult patients. Texas Children's Hospital, our employees, medical staff and leadership team continue to carefully monitor the ongoing active transmission and increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the greater Houston area and across the State. We are committed to doing our part to assist the city as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Specifically, Texas Children's is committed to providing additional capacity through ICU and acute care beds across our hospital campuses to take on both pediatric and adult patients. We know COVID-19 has not gone away. We implore you to take responsible actions - practice appropriate social distancing, wear a mask or face covering anytime you leave your home, wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face."
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Canadian superstar Drake celebrated his 31st birthday in style. Going back to his roots, Drizzy brought in his new year with a mitzvah-themed celebration in Los Angeles. Kicking the night’s events off at the Catch LA rooftop, Drake was reported to have “arrived through the private entrance with a few close friends and family, as well as his father, who was decked out in a shiny blue blazer.” Moving things over to the nightclub Poppy, the “31 going on 13”-themed party was equipped with “Aubrey’s re-bar mitzvah” cups, pizza boxes with his picture on them, a basketball photobooth and an ice hockey dance floor.
Of course his A-list friends also came out to celebrate including Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Tobey Maguire, G-Eazy, Lamar Odom, Odell Beckham Jr. and Kelly Rowland. Check out the festivities below.
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Redd scores 27 as Bucks top Thunder 103-97 in OT
Redd appears to be awfully close after scoring six of his 27 points in overtime Saturday night to help the Bucks snap a four-game losing streak with a 103-97 victory over Oklahoma City.
"You know what, even though I don't think I'm basketball-ready yet ... I love the end of the game," said Redd. "I want to take the big shot always. I thrive on it."
Redd had scored only 14 points combined in the previous three games, and Milwaukee generally has played poorly when he has been on the court. He has missed 16 games with injury this season, and the Bucks are 4-11 when he plays and 9-7 when he doesn't.
"I'm getting used to playing basketball again. Period," Redd said. "Tonight was a good night. A good step for me."
The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Oklahoma City.
"We had a chance to win at the end, we just didn't make the plays down the stretch," Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said.
Kevin Durant had 31 points for Oklahoma City — the seventh consecutive game he's scored at least 30 — but only 10 after halftime.
"Nothing different from the first half," Durant said after being hounded by Milwaukee defensive specialist Luc Richard Mbah a Moute most of the game. "He's tough to try and score on."
Mbah a Moute made one of two free throws with 14.6 seconds left in the extra period to give Milwaukee a 101-97 lead.
Durant then missed a long jumper before Hakim Warrick made two free throws to close the scoring for the Bucks.
"I thought he was very good on him, but I didn't necessarily think he was bad on him in the first half when Durant had over 20," Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said of Mbah a Moute. "Luc had the freedom to just deny the ball from him and he did a nice job of that. He tried to deny him all over the floor and made it difficult."
Russell Westbrook had 17 points and 13 assists for the Thunder, the fourth consecutive game he has had double-digits in assists.
Andrew Bogut had 23 points and 15 rebounds for Milwaukee.
Skiles liked the way veteran point guard Luke Ridnour was playing, and went with him instead of rookie Brandon Jennings for most of the extra period.
The gamble paid off for Milwaukee.
Ridnour hit a 17-foot jumper to give the Bucks a 96-95 lead with 1:14 left. After Thabo Sefolosha missed a long jumper, Ridnour found Bogut for a hook shot to push Milwaukee to a 98-95 lead with 38 seconds to go.
Russell Westbrook hit a running jumper in the lane to pull Oklahoma City to 98-97 with 38 seconds left, but Ridnour used a Bogut pick to get around Westbrook and scored on a layup to make it 100-97 with 22 seconds to go.
"He's made so many big plays for us, and when I brought Brandon back in, I thought he looked a litle shaky out there so we elected to go back to Luke," Skiles said.
Neither team scored in the final 2:33 of regulation.
With the score tied at 88, Durant tried to back into Mbah a Moute, but the Bucks' forward swiped at the ball, dived to the floor and gained possession with 45 seconds to go.
Redd then missed a shot for Milwaukee, giving Oklahoma City a chance to win in regulation. Durant, though, was double teamed by Mbah a Moute and Warrick and launched a wild 3-point attempt that didn't come close, sending the game into overtime.
Milwaukee has lost eight games by three points or less, and the Bucks have said it has affected their psyche the past couple of weeks.
"You always think, the last possession, 'Durant please don't hit a buzzer beater,'" Bogut said. "We came out with focus not to lose at the buzzer like we have in the past. We've lost three or four this season and it's been pretty heartbreaking. I don't think we could have handled doing that again."
Durant scored 21 points in the first half to help Oklahoma City to a 49-48 lead at the break.
NOTES: The last time Redd went three consecutive regular-season games without scoring in double figures was a three-game span from Nov. 16-22, 2002, his third year in the league. ... The game began less than three hours after No. 8 Villanova defeated Marquette 74-72 at the Bradley Center in a Big East game. Arena workers removed the Marquette court and laid down the Bucks court in about one hour. | <urn:uuid:0b35220d-a556-405a-a174-a63911422742> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,194 |
Agility competitions are usually the most exciting part of a dog show. A test of the dog's speed and athleticism, handlers lead their pets through the obstacle courses that require the dogs to fly over high jumps, maneuver through tunnels, and weave in and out of cones.
While speed is an integral part of this race, one English Mastiff decided to take things at a slower pace. Meandering through the tunnel and seemingly dragging himself to hop over the hurdles, this guy sure isn't coming in first place. But he just might win an award for funniest act of the night.
Watch as his owner frantically tries to motivate him to pick up his feet-- and fails miserably.
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Don't let Trump get away with his bullying techniques: Letter
All bullies are cowards. They are plenty of other things too – bombastic, tough-talking, self-promoting, liars – but mostly they're just pathetic cowards.
Bullies use intimidation and insults as weapons. They surround themselves with mindless sycophants who are encouraged to commit violence for the bully's enjoyment. You know – "Punch them in the mouth," "Carry them out on a stretcher," "Throw them out in the cold – no coats."
Sound familiar? It should.
That Donald Trump is a bully is a fact. He's threatened and insulted Mexicans, federal judges, war heroes, Gold Star parents, veterans, Nato allies, major newspapers, journalists, Amazon, Harley-Davidson and on and on!
Bullies make mistakes when they pick on someone or something that cannot be bullied. Robert Mueller, decorated Marine officer, is not stopping his criminal investigation of Trump no matter the intimidation and conspiracy theories. The FBI, our intelligence agencies, investigative journalists, our NATO allies, will not be bullied. Trump's bullying of the children of asylum seekers is especially reprehensible. Trump ordered that older children be separated from their mothers, incarcerated in cages, while infants and toddlers were sent to special prisons for babies. Crying children were not paid actors (Fox News), nor were they sent to summer camp (Fox News again). They were just terrorized little children. Trump's youngest victims.
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