Despite controlling Congress and White House, the Republican Party has once again failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ObamaCare remains the law of the land. But will it be enforced or funded? Perhaps the time has come for the people to write a prescription for healthcare. Any healthcare-finance reforms should ensure that healthcare becomes more affordable without forcing patients to accept lower quality of care. Healthcare reform should respect our constitutional system and allow states to develop local health standards, practices and regulations, rather than imposing a one size fits all federal scheme. Outlined below are some ways these objectives could be achieved.
2. Medical Autonomy. Patients should demand broader choice of care options and more autonomy. The world just watched the terminally ill infant, Charlie Gard, die in the UK. His parents wanted to have the child treated in the US and had the financial means to pay for an experimental treatment. The NHS officials and UK judges denied Charlie's parents the choice over their son's medical care. We should resist any moves to a more centralized healthcare system that would take away the autonomy of a patient or a parent.
3. Price Transparency. Healthcare providers should be required to provide greater price transparency for the available care options. An informed consumer who understands her medical choices and the costs for a menu of services will be a savvy consumer. By informing the consumer, we foster competition in the medical marketplace. This will foster competition and impose price discipline on providers.
Consumers should understand that medical providers also make financial decisions too. Healthcare providers do not have the same profit margins on all care programs. Left to their own devices, a medical provider may recommend a procedure that may not be medically necessary if the medical provider knows he or she will be paid for that procedure.
4. Access to Healthcare. Recent GOP proposals to repeal the ACA would eliminate a mandate for all individuals to buy health insurance. Critics claim that millions of patients would lose insurance and die. To be charitable, this is hyperbole. Repealing a legal requirement to buy insurance is not the same as denying insurance coverage. It is certainly not the same as refusing medical care.
Despite the partisan rhetoric, the public wants to ensure access to healthcare. Frankly, the public doesn't care much about the particulars of "insurance" or "healthcare finance". They just want to know they can get adequate medical care without facing bankruptcy. And, the public at large is compassionate enough that it wants the same for other families as well.
5. Transitioning From Employer Pay to Personal Pay. Because of bad economic policy decades ago, we have created a system in which most people get their insurance through their employer. In the past, the federal government enacted wage controls. To circumvent this law, employers offered incentive packages that included medical insurance. We are still suffering from the effects of that misguided wage law now.
Because medical insurance has been tied to a job, employees stand to lose coverage if they lose a job. The COBRA laws are intended to allow a former employee to pay for coverage while between jobs, but COBRA coverage is not a good long-term plan. As more people leave the workplace, tying insurance to employment has created problems for many. This "portability" issue becomes particularly problematic if a person with a pre-existing condition (e.g., a chronic disease) temporarily loses coverage for one reason or another. He or she may have tremendous difficulty re-obtaining affordable insurance coverage for that condition.
While individual plans are available, they are often high cost, since individuals lack the bargaining power of a large employer. If more medical consumers joined in private risk pools, however, they could collectively bargain for better terms. Federal law could support collective bargaining by fostering health insurance resembling mutual companies. Mutual companies are insurance companies where the policy holders are the shareholders. Policy holders will want to ensure that necessary medical services are covered because they may find themselves in the same boat. Policyholders also seek efficiencies and cost savings since they will benefit as shareholders. If premiums are invested wisely, the investment income will be passed along to the policyholders/shareholders.
6. Medical Insurance Should Be More Like Insurance . Insurance fundamentally is a hedge against risk. If you apply for life insurance, you will be interviewed about your lifestyle choices and be required to undergo a physical exam. Healthier individuals with less risky lifestyles will pay less than unhealthy individuals who choose to take greater risks. If you apply for auto insurance, your rates go up if you have multiple accidents. Why shouldn't medical insurance also factor in fitness and risk? The reason risk has not been a factor in health insurance premiums is that employees join employer plans under open enrollment.
One deleterious effect of eliminating risk from the insurance pricing model is that the medical consumer is not held accountable for their own behaviors. If consumers paid more for being overweight or using recreational drugs, they may choose to alter such behaviors. Ultimately, if consumers voluntarily behaved more responsibly, national healthcare costs in the aggregate would likely be reduced. So, if you have a healthy lifestyle that has lower risk of medical costs, you should pay lower premiums.
7. Healthcare, not Sick Care. Consumers need to re-imagine healthcare as wellness. By understanding medical choices and costs and reintroducing personal accountability into the insurance equation, individual consumers may start to manage their physical fitness better, rather than only seeing a doctor when they are ill. This extends not only to preventive care, but also healthier lifestyle choices in general.
8. A Two-Track System instead of Single-Payer. We live in a free society that celebrates diversity and choices. Yet, some people are pushing the concept of a single payer for healthcare. In other words, the federal government would pay for all medical care. Private pay and medical insurance would be illegal.
A single-payer system would look a little like the current Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. The government would pay the hospital for the medical expenditures. The patient would have limited choices and certainly not have the highest care available. Innovation would slow to a glacial pace. Patients promised care would have long lines and wait times. If the VA hospitals are any indicator, those wait times could be deadly. As the government imposes a one-size-fits-all medical system, medical autonomy would disappear because the available choices for care would necessarily be restricted. We should expand consumers' choices rather than eliminate them.
There is no reason that a free market in healthcare couldn't live side by side with an expanded federal payer system. There is no consensus for a healthcare solution. Allowing the free market and government systems to function side by side, we give more people what they want.


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The Chrysler V8 5.7L HEMI engine has appeared in two versions, the 2003-2008 pre-VVT version, followed by the 2009+ 5.7L VVT version which replaced it. Using either of those versions, the Arrington Forged and Stroker long blocks replace all of the moving parts with forged, high-performance upgrades. The result is suitable for high-boost applications (turbocharged or supercharged) or higher-power, higher-displacement custom setups.


On this episode of Add Water and Stir, Mimi and ABM take some time to reflect on the 18 episodes of the podcast they published in 2016. The show grew tremendously this year thanks to great listeners and great individuals who were willing to take time to share their stories and wisdom.
Shows included lots of truth telling about Mother's Day, parenting guilt, adoption disruption and self-care. New voices were welcomed to the show to discuss fatherhood, transracial adoption, LGBT families and how to find safe places for support online. ABM and Mimi also talk about one of their most powerful episodes of the year, Episode 50, Yield to Adoptee Voices, which included four adult African American adoptees discussing their life experiences. The ladies share few giggles along the way as they recall past Wind Down segments that discussed "Hall Passes" and schnacks. It was a great year.
Looking forward the Mimi and ABM provide a few recommendations and briefly discuss some future plans for Add Water and Stir. The show will resume episodes after the holidays!
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Fight For Survival in PUBG Mobile's Darkest Night Mode, Now Available
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Blockbuster mobile game drops new zombie game mode for free on App Store and Google Play Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation released the full version 0.12.0 content update today for PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE (PUBG MOBILE). As a key part of the update, players can dive into Darkest Night where they must stay alive until dawn, fighting off zombies. Spectator mode, updates to Survive Till Dawn gameplay and other tweaks are also part of the free update available on the App Store and Google Play. Darkest Night is an all-new game type where players must spend one night fending off waves of zombie enemies and fight to stay alive. Rather than parachuting in, players are placed randomly on the map to face zombie hordes during each of the three foggy nights. There is no single chicken dinner to earn this time and players may form an alliance to help each other to survive when necessary, unless the alliance decides turns on each other. In late 2018, Tencent Games, PUBG Corporation and Capcom joined forces to bring the items of Resident Evil 2 into PUBG MOBILE through the terrifying Survive Till Dawn mode. The 0.12.0 update revamps this mode by adding new weapons, jumping zombies, zombie dogs, gameplay fixes and ...
Zombotron Lands in Stores April 22
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The next generation of heart-pounding, run-n-gun games from Ant.Karlov launch for the first time on Steam, Kartridge, and Humble. Armor Games Studios is pumped to announce that Zombotron, the side-scrolling shooter from developer Ant Karlov, will be releasing on PC and Mac on April 22, 2019 for $14.99. Zombotron is a heart-pounding, run-n-gun shooter with a legacy dating back to the golden era of web games. You follow Blaze, a mercenary desperate for a job. In search of an easy payday, he follows a distress beacon to the surface of a dangerous planet and the remains of an ancient crash site. There he finds a mystery that will test his strength, his resolve, and every gun at his disposal. Zombotron features an arsenal of weapons and armor, vicious explosions, and enemies that hate each other as much as they hate you. Examining Zombotron's roots in the web game space unearths a legacy of excellence. As prime examples of the platform-shooter genre, the Zombotron franchise has always been synonymous with satisfying gunplay, feisty adversaries, and hilarious physics. Zombotron, Zombotron II, and Zombotron II: Time Machine have resulted in over 14 million plays worldwide, and are still climbing. ...
Three Gates Enters a New Agreement with Atari® for Asteroids®, Fatal Run and Submarine Commander®
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Three Gates AB has entered into a new license agreement with Atari®, one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, to develop new mobile games based on the classic Atari games Asteroids®, Fatal Run and Submarine Commander®. Three Gates is responsible for development and Atari will be the publisher of all three titles. "We are very pleased to deepen the relationship with Atari with two more classic titles. This is another step after Asteroids towards what we believe will be a long-term and successful collaboration with Atari," said Don Geyer, CEO of Three Gates. "The work that Three Gates has done so far with Asteroids is very promising and it's exciting to see what we can achieve together with these three titles," said Jean-Marcel Nicolai, COO, Atari. The companies will release more information about the new projects as they develop.F About Three Gates ABThree Gates AB is publicly listed game development company based on the island of Gotland, off the east coast of Sweden. Founded in 2011, Three Gates is a team of experienced professionals, all gathered in a unique location with an unwavering drive and one common goal – to make great games. The company currently has a number of mobile, ...
Down To Hell will Launch its Debut Episode on Steam, April 18th
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Hack'n'Slash Game is Infused with Heavy Metal Motifs Red Dev Studio, an up-and-coming game developer from Poland, had confirmed that their game Down To Hell will launch in Steam Early Access on April 18th. Down To Hell is 2D slasher game with challenging difficulty and unique style inspired by metal music. The game will go through Early Access period in episodic format: after the first episode premieres next Thursday, next episode is scheduled to come in 2-3 months release window. Down To Hell is a game with a heavy metal heart. It's inspired by the best elements of Metroidvania conventions, but it's also a 2D answer to the combo-heavy fight style of such games as Devil May Cry and brutal difficulty of Souslike genre. All of the experience is enhanced by the grim, but evocative art style, inspired covers of metal albums, the darkest of dark fantasy and classic references such as legendary manga Berserk. The dark atmosphere is punctuated by a truly metal soundtrack. Decapitated and KORONAL are onboard with their music, with more renown metal bands joining the score soon. The game will be published in episodic format on Steam, ...
Feather – Now Available on Nintendo Switch and PC
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Become a bird and fly around listening to the soothing soundtrack Feather, a serene game about the joy of flight is available now for $9.99 USD via the Nintendo eShop, Steam, Discord,Humble Store,itch.io Fly like a BirdFeather is a peaceful game about immersing yourself in a beautiful island. Become a bird, fly around and lose yourself in zen-like flow whilst listening to the soothing ambient soundtrack. With responsive and fluid flight controls to swoop, glide, backflip and roll your way around the island. Passive MultiplayerPassive cross play online multiplayer allows you to join a flock and discover the world with others. Relaxing Ambient GameplayNo enemies, no combat, no threats, just peaceful flight by yourself or with other birds. Explore a vast open world and find new songs which can be found around the surroundings. Each element of the island responds to your presence with a hum, tone and rhythm to connect you to the world. The game will feature English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional and ...
Conqueror's Blade Invites Warlords to Ride Beyond the City Gates on February 7
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Medieval MMO Announces New Testing Phase to Include Open World Features Monday, February 4, 2019 — Global publisher My.com and developer Booming Games are honored to be opening the gates of Conqueror's Blade for the game's first fully-featured Closed Beta Test. The city gates of the dedicated European and North American servers will soon unlock, allowing warlords to experience what it means to ride out and meet their enemies head-on in the massive world. Players can look forward to sharpening their preferred weapons and immersing themselves in the visceral action of intense medieval multiplayer battles, ahead of which Beta key and Founder pack owners can now experience the full medieval warfare experience for the first time. For a limited time, starting Feb. 7, the Closed Beta Test phase will introduce brand new and spectacular tutorial missions to Conqueror's Blade, preparing gamers for the hardship of feudal life beyond the city gates. Warlords will prioritize conquest by securing distant lands for their rich resources, occupying settlements, and building fortifications to protect them from rival players and Kingdoms. Players will seek to raise and maintain armies, thus experiencing the weight of command while marching epic armies across ...
Zeus' Battlegrounds Battle Royale Now Available in 7 Languages
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French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese are added to the Game GILBERT, Arizona – October 23, 2018 – Zeus' Battlegrounds now has more languages available so players who speak French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish or Portuguese can now play the game in their native tongues. Industry Games will also be launching additional servers in Europe and Oceania in the coming weeks. Zeus' Battlegrounds is a free-to-play melee-based 100 player Battle Royale game, currently available on Steam in Early Access. The game offers in-game cosmetic items for player character customization. The cosmetic items do not affect gameplay. The game also offers two season pass formats where players can progress through 50 levels of rewards. Season passes are priced at $9.99 for the standard tier and $19.99 for the premium tier. The premium tier season pass includes a 25 level boost and instantly grants a number of items to the player that can be achieved over the first half of the season. Players who do not participate in the season pass still have an opportunity to gain cosmetic items for playing and through in-game actions. Anyone interested in learning more should check out: www.zeusbattlegrounds.com or join the Discord at: https://discordapp.com/invite/olympus. Check out the ...
Players Can Get a FREE Season 0 Pass for Zeus' Battlegrounds Battle Royale on Saturday, October 20th
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Everyone that logs in between 8AM PDT and 8PM PDT can get the season pass for free! GILBERT, Arizona – October 19, 2018 – On Saturday, October 20th from 8AM PDT-8PM PDT, anyone that logs in to Zeus' Battlegrounds will be able to claim a free Season O Pass (a $9.99 value) for the game. The Season Pass features a number of cosmetic upgrades including armor sets and weapon skins, 800 Favor (in-game) currency, XP bonuses, Emotes and more. Here's a video explaining what comes in the season pass: Anyone who has purchased the Season 0 Pass before 8AM PDT on Saturday, October 20th, will automatically receive the Season 1 Pass when it is released. Zeus' Battlegrounds is a free-to-play melee-based 100 player Battle Royale game, currently available on Steam in Early Access. The game offers in-game cosmetic items for player character customization. The cosmetic items do not affect gameplay. The game also offers two season pass formats where players can progress through 50 levels of rewards. Season passes are priced at $9.99 for the standard tier and $19.99 for the premium tier. The premium tier season pass includes a 25 level boost and instantly grants a number ...
Zeus' Battlegrounds Free-to-Play Battle Royale to Enter Steam Early Access on Friday, September 28th
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Greek God-themed game will open for players worldwide and a launch week founder's item is revealed GILBERT, Arizona – September 27, 2018 – On Friday, September 28th at 10AM PDT, Zeus' Battlegrounds, a free-to-play melee-based 100 player Battle Royale game will launch on Steam in Early Access. The game has been in closed beta testing for months and is now ready to open up to a wider audience. Anyone who logs into the game in the first week will be prompted to claim an in-game founder's crown that once claimed, will be permanently attached to their account. The crown is not tradeable, so it will show other players that the crown-wearer was in the founding group of players for Zeus' Battlegrounds. Zeus' Battlegrounds offers in-game cosmetic items for player character customization. The cosmetic items do not affect gameplay. The game also offers two season pass formats where players can progress through 50 levels of rewards. Season passes are priced at $9.99 for the standard tier and $19.99 for the premium tier. The premium tier season pass includes a 25 level boost and instantly grants a number of items to the player that can be achieved over the first half of the season. Players who ...
Zeus' Battlegrounds Free-to-Play Melee Battle Royale Coming to PC and Consoles (PC Beta Sign-ups Now Open)
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Industry Games Announces New Title Aimed at Expanding the Battle Royale Genre to Mythology and Fantasy Fans GILBERT, Arizona – September 5, 2018 – Industry Games, a game development studio focused on games for core gamers, today announced Zeus' Battlegrounds is coming to PC, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One®. Zeus' Battlegrounds is a free-to-play, melee-based, 100+ player Battle Royale game set in the time of Olympus and the Greek Gods. The game offers solo and team play where you assume the role of a Demigod collecting Godlike Gear and Legendary Weapons to defeat all others and prove you are worthy of becoming a god! Check out the announcement trailer here: Players interested in helping test the game can register for Beta access at: https://www.zeusbattlegrounds.com. Industry Games will be conducting multiple tests in the coming weeks leading to an official launch. "With the massive audience of gamers that are fans of mythology and fantasy, we know there's interest in bringing the Battle Royale genre into a new realm," said Warren Weems, CEO of Industry Games. "Zeus' Battlegrounds lets you gear up and fight like a Demigod!" About Zeus' Battlegrounds Gear up and prepare for battle in the fight of your ...

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Students will enroll in HLTH SCI 4975 which accompanies the internship. This course is through Mizzou Online.
HLTH SCI 4975 is designed to provide students interested in careers in the health sciences with the opportunity to understand and learn how to develop important professional skills (i.e., competencies). Students will be involved in service learning or internship experiences that will provide opportunities for professional development. These activities will allow the student to practice skills (professional competencies) that are representative of attributes needed to perform successfully in a health sciences career or to be successful in a graduate program. Professional competencies include the global set of leadership skills that influence success in professional careers or graduate school. Thus, the goal with this capstone course is to help students learn how to develop professional competencies that will help them secure a job following graduation and transition from being a student to a professional or graduate student.
To find more information on your mandatory Health Sciences Internship, please go to your Canvas page and click on the Career Services, School of Health Professions Organization. From there, you can click on the Internships tab and find the Internship Step-By-Step. This walks you through everything that needs to be done prior to your internship.
To make an appointment with Senior Student Services Coordinator Emily Mahler, please visit MU Connect via Blackboard!


There are various different types of grills you can choose depending on which type of fuel you want to use: gas, wood, electric, charcoal, or wood pellets. Here, we will be talking about pellet grills specifically. They are becoming more and more popular because of the many advantages they provide.
For starters, the flavor of meat grilled on pellets are outstanding. Unlike other methods, you can also vary the taste by changing the type of pellets you use. You can even mix various types to create your trademark flavor. Don't believe us? Read on.
We distinguish three main types of pellets: premium, standard, and food-grade. Food grade pellets are the only variety that contains no additives and various artificial flavors, so it's important to remember to buy this kind. You will want to choose different flavors, though, depending on whether you will be grilling beef, fish, chicken, or vegetables. Some of the types you can choose from include Alder, Cherry, Apple, Herb, Maple, Oak, and Charwood. This is only a small portion of an ever-growing pallet of taste, so there is plenty of space for experimenting and finding your ideal flavor. This is simply one piece in the impressive puzzle that is pellet grilling.
Another plus to pellet grilling is the ease of use. Pellet grills are well- known for being user-friendly and have many features that other kinds miss. You can start it with one push of the button, so there is no need for lighter fluid or gas. You also won't need to worry about the outside temperature, which makes grilling so much easier, putting all the control in your hands. Pellet grills are also, in general, more versatile because of the various grilling options they provide. True, that makes them more expensive, but it's all well worth it in the end.
Here is the list of 12 best pellet grills that are currently available on the market.
We will start the list with the Lil' Tex Elite 22. With this model, the people from Traeger achieved their goal of making the ultimate wood pellet grill. This model offers six different functions in one grill. You can choose between various temperature settings to bake, roast, braise, grill, smoke, or BBQ your food to utter perfection.
The Lil' Tex Elite 22 has an integrated digital controller that keeps the temperature in the range of +/- 20° F, and is very easy to use. The temperature goes up to 450° F, which is clearly seen on the LED display. A simple on/off switch is used to start grilling.
The porcelain grates are easy to clean, and no meat will stick to them. This grill covers 418 square inches of space, which is enough to accommodate four whole chickens or 16 burgers. The pellet hopper capacity is 18 pounds. And advanced durability is achieved thanks to the solid steel construction and powder coat finish.
Here is how it all works. You will put your pellets into the hopper. The auger will pull just enough pellets into the firepot where they will be ignited by a hot rod. An induction fan kindles the fire. While the smoke and heat circulate through the barrel, all the excess grease will be removed and land on the drip tray.
Overall, this is an excellent pellet grill made to satisfy all of your culinary impulses. But beware. Once you try it, there is no going back.
=Here we have a truly amazing pellet grill that is also pretty affordable. It features great versatility as an ultimate 7-in-1 combo. Feel free to choose between the following options: baking, roasting, grilling, smoking, searing, and braising. This model features fan-forced convection cooking, which removes the need for a rotisserie. The ZPG-450A is a user-friendly pellet grill, with a large digital control board on which all of the options are presented with LED display.
Choose between temperatures ranging from 180 to 475° F and it will be controlled with utmost precision. The grill produces an optimal amount of smoke, which means you will be saving money in comparison with regular, less economical grills. This is a fairly large pellet grill, with a grilling area of 450 square inches. The hopper can take up to 20 pounds of pellets, which is more than enough for a day's work. A foldable working shelf and all-terrain wheels take care of portability and practicality. The cover and racks are completely rust proof and will last you a long time. Simply put, this is an amazing grill that will satisfy all of your cooking needs.
The Woodwind SG 24 is a high-end model that offers an absolutely monstrous cooking area of 811 square inches, which is enough to feed the whole block! The Woodwind utilizes Smart Smoke technology, so just stand aside and let it do all the work. As expected, this is a versatile 7-in-1 model, but what sets is apart from other pellet grills is the fact that it comes with a Sear Box. It reaches temperatures up to 900° F with no problem, giving you a crisp, caramelized finish.
Dual meat probes deliver you an accurate temperature, giving you more control. Thanks to the slide & grill technology, The Woodwind utilizes two completely different flavor profiles. You will be known as a grill-master in no time. The hopper capacity is 22 pounds, making it the largest on the list. For easier cleaning, the folks at Camp Chef have constructed an Ash Cleanout system that you won't find anywhere else. All of these features amount to one of the best pellet grills around.
The Lil' Tex Elite 34 is the bigger brother of the previous model. As expected, this model also offers 6-in-1 versatility so that you can bake, smoke, BBQ, roast, or grill your food to absolute deliciousness. Once your food is inside, the Digital Elite Controller will guarantee that the temperature doesn't fluctuate, so your food will always be grilled evenly. The temperature is set easily by turning a dial, and it can be easily read on the LED screen.
The Lil' Tex Elite 34 offers you 646 square inches of space, which is enough to grill six chickens or over 20 hamburgers! Traeger's hardwood pellets are recommended if you want pure wood flavor without any of the fillers or binding agents.
The grill can easily be moved thanks to the easy-glide wheels, which can also be locked. And after all the meals are done, you will spend little time cleaning your grill, thanks to the non-stick porcelain grill grates. This high-end model also offers excellent durability as it is constructed out of steel. All in all, it's another amazing pellet grill coming from Traeger and is ideal for big backyard parties. Your guests will be delighted.
The RT 340 Trailblazer is another premium pellet grill option made even more convenient with a push-button option. Precise monitoring of each cook is achieved with 2 built-in probes that plug into the Trailblazer. Its Wi-Fi technology means you can control your grill remotely. You can also use this model in your backyard or take it on a road-trip thanks to the lockable folding legs and easy-glide wheels. A stainless steel cooking chamber sets a high-quality cooking standard. You can choose between 6 grilling options: baking, smoking, searing, broiling, grilling, or roasting. Food can also be dehydrated.
An automatic shutdown feature is included to guarantee your safety in every possible situation. The grill also features a cool-down mode, which will lower the temperature from 500° to 200° F in 5-degree increments. The LO setting gives you the possibility to monitor two cooks at the same time. The Xtreme smoke setting will achieve maximum smoke output under 200° F. The steel cooking chamber also allows you to achieve temperatures above 500°. The grill cover and pad are made out of high-quality materials, making this yet another impressive pellet grill that is a serious contender for those of you with deeper pockets.
Next on the list, we have a second solid pellet grill from Z Grills. It features a digital control board on which you can set the grill to any temperature ranging from 180° F to 450° F. The temperature can oscillate +/- 20 ° F. The model is fueled 100% be wood pellets. On this versatile grill, you can bake, smoke, roast, barbecue, and braise your food. It can also function as an oven in which you can bake your bread. This model is also extremely durable, thanks to the fact that the body and lid are made of stainless steel.
It's very portable with four wheels, two of which have a brake. The hopper capacity is set to 20 pounds, which is more than enough. The dimensions of the grilling area are 19.2 x 26 inches and the warming/smoking rack 7 x 27.5, which amounts to a vast surface area of 700 square inches! It is easy to clean the grill, too, as it features an integrated spigot that will drain grease into a cup. If all of this is not enough, the folks at Z Grills also offer you a lifetime guarantee. If you are looking for a solid pellet grill, you should seriously consider this one.
What sets this model apart from all the others is the fact it features an exclusive ash cleanout system. You won't need to vacuum your grill after each use, as ash is stored in the firebox. This pellet grill also offers a large capacity pellet hopper. An easy start is achieved every time thanks to the auto-start ignition button.
A dual LED screen is included to show both food and internal cooking temperatures at all times. The smoker efficiency has also been improved thanks to the automatic auger. The dimensions are 19.5 x 22 inches of grilling area and 6 x 24 inches for the warming rack. In total. This amounts to 570 square inches of surface area. The Smoke Pro DLX 24 also has two wheels for easy portability. Overall, this is another good choice for you to consider.
If you are looking for the most versatile pellet grill, look no further. This is an 8-in-1 model that offers the following options: grill, bake, smoke, sear, roast, braise, char-grill, and barbeque. Cooking is based on the fan-forced convection, which eliminates your need for a rotisserie. It features a control board on which you can set any temperature in a range from 180° F to 475° F. The temperature is easily maintained with an automated feed system.
The hopper capacity is set to the industry standard of 20 pounds. That will last you for 20 hours of cooking. The total surface area is 700 square inches, of which the warming rack dimension is 187 square inches, so the grilling area amounts to 513 square inches.
It also has an oil collector for cleaning purposes. The grill is built out of stainless steel, which, of course, has high resistance to corrosion. This grill combines versatility with an affordable price, which makes it an excellent choice.
Traeger is the most featured brand on our list for a reason. They offer amazing quality, and this model is no exception. The Renegade Elite is a slick-looking, family-sized pellet grill. The temperature ranges from 180-450° F, making this a versatile 6-in-1 model. Your food will be grilled to perfection because the temperature oscillations are kept to a minimum (+/- 20° F).
This is the only model on our list that has a tool caddy rack. And thanks to this rack, you will never forget where you've put all of your grilling tools. Additionally, there is also a prep rack that makes the whole cooking process go by with ease. The 380 square inches of space is perfect for at-home cooking. The porcelain grill grates have a non-stick surface that is remarkably easy to clean. You'll also get a grease bucket, so there is no sticky business involved in cleaning. This is a solid model, and one to be kept in mind.
At first look, you can see that this pellet grill offers you a combination of versatility and practicality. It features an upgraded cart and wheels that can be locked for safety. With a total of 700 square inches, it is one of the larger grills on the market. The iron grids are coated with porcelain, which makes for incredibly easy cleaning. The exterior has a temperature resistant powder coat that is finished with a touch of blue-steel coloring.
This is also a durable grill because the surface is made out of cast-iron and includes an S-tier rack. the 72700S is ideal for groups of up to four people. The temperature ranges from 180° F to 500° F, which is quite enough for an 8-in-1 grill. The grill also features a flame broiler and digital control board. The 72700S shows us why the guys at Pit Boss Grills remain a main player in town.
Traeger strikes again with yet another entry on the list. The TFS60LZC is a premium pellet grill designed to satisfy all of your needs. Whether you like your food cooked fast or slow, this grill has you covered with six different modes. The temperature is kept in the range of +/- 20° F, which is good enough for grilling. All of this can be seen on LED display.
This is a super intuitive model that is very easy to use. It offers almost 600 square inches, which is enough to accommodate up to 20 burgers. The non-porcelain, 3-piece grate is icing on the cake and will save you a lot of cleaning time. The enclosed storage space is big enough to carry two full bags of pellets. The built-in shelves are extremely durable (made of steel) and will last you years, and mobility is made easier with caster-locking wheels. If you want to go all-out on a pellet grill, this model is what you need.
Last, but not least, we have the Smoke Pro Lux from Camp Chef. This is their largest and newest model, as well as the most durable. You are in full control of the cooking process thanks to the LED temperature readout that shows both internal food and cooking temperature. The food temperature is measured accurately, thanks to the stainless steel probe.
Cleaning this grill is very easy as it features the Ash Can Cleanout System. This is the largest pellet grill on the list, with a total surface area of 875 square inches! The grilling area is 19.5 x 34 inches, and and the smoking rack packs an additional 6 x 34 inches. So, you can make more than enough food for all of your family members. The hopper holds up to 18 pounds of pellets and the weight of the whole portable grill measures in at 180 pounds. This is a true grilling beast that will never let you down.


This is a fantastic start to the scholarship season!
* Boys and girls who show exceptional talent and promise in more than one area deserve particular recognition. Eastbourne College makes a special award, known as a Forbes Wastie Award (named after a distinguished and long-serving College Deputy Head), to pupils who are assessed as scholarship standard in more than one area. This award is made at the discretion of the Headmaster, to candidates who have excelled in at least two areas of scholarship. Mr Wastie himself was a renaissance man who excelled in a number of different fields.


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Q: How reliable is php function get_browser? I am trying to find a good way to detect a visitor OS, browser, etc.
I found the PHP function get_browser
And I see that function can detect Java, I though the function used the user agent for detection, and I don't see any mention to Java on my VMs ua with java installed.
How does the function knows?

A: It's as accurate as your browscap.ini file is. The file isn't bundled with PHP so it's up to you to keep it up-to-date. You can get it from http://browsers.garykeith.com/downloads.asp.
Notice: The values contained in the array are based on the "technical capabilities" of the browser and do not account for features that were disabled by the user (i.e. the user may have disabled JavaScript).

A: It is not reliable. It only tells you what the browser might support if it had the feature enabled.
Not to mention, the user agent can be spoofed.

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Cognition of emergency contraception: an assessment among WRA in a rural community of West Bengal
Aparajita Dasgupta, Nivedita Roychoudhury, Dipak Pal, Lina Bandyopadhyay, Sweta Suman, Munu Mohanta
Background: Emergency Contraception (EC) is an important option for women exposed to unprotected sex to prevent unintended pregnancy and induced abortion. EC has a potential to offer women an important option for fertility control. The objective of the study was to assess knowledge about Emergency Contraception among currently married women of reproductive age in a rural area of West Bengal.
Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted on 608 currently married women of reproductive age for 1 year from May 2017 to April 2018. Questionnaire was administered to women on knowledge of emergency contraception (EC). Data was analyzed in SPSS version 16.
Results: Among the study participants 66% had knowledge of emergency contraception. A small number (8.9%) of the total participants ever used EC to prevent pregnancy. Only 65.3% of them had correct knowledge regarding timing of EC. Effectiveness of post-coital pill was known to them while none of these women were aware of the existence of Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) insertion as an option for EC.
Conclusions: Marked lacunae were observed regarding knowledge and practice of emergency contraceptives among the WRA. Proper and correct knowledge on Emergency Contraception is of urgent need among all sexually active women especially in this country for population stabilization.
Emergency contraception, Knowledge, WRA, Rural area
Mir AS, Malik R, Emergency Contraceptive Pills. Exploring Knowledge and Attitude of Community Health Workers in a Muslim Country. North Am J Med Sci. 2010;2:359– 64.
Glasier A. Emergency Postcoital Contraception. N Engl J Med. 1997;337:1058-64.
Irfan F, Karim SI, Hashmi S, Ali S, Ali AS. Knowledge of emergency contraception among women of childbearing age at a teaching hospital of Karachi. J Pakistan Med Associates. 2009;59(4):237-40
NFHS-4 - District Level Household Survey Accessed on 31 August 2018.
Park K. 23rd edition. Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 2012: 518.
Mittal S. Emergency contraception-potential for women's health. Indian J Med Res. 2014;140(Suppl 1):45–52.
Kose V, Joshi S. Knowledge of Emergency Contraception among Married Women of Reproductive Age in A Rural – based Teaching Hospital of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. J South Asian Federation Obstetr Gynecol. 2012;4(2):106–9.
Singh V, Thakur P, Nayak PK, Agrawal S. Knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) of emergency contraceptive pills among women of reproductive age group attending AIIMS OPD Raipur (C.G.). Int J Adv Med. 2014;1(2):105–12.
Singh R, Nagulapally H, Shrivastava A. Knowledge Of Emergency Contraceptives Among Women Of Reproductive Age Group. Evolution Medical and Dental Science. 2016;5(34):1909 – 12
Verma A, Singh SV, Gupta VK, Garg S, Meena JK. Attitude, Practice and Need Assessment of Emergency Contraception among Women of Reproductive Age Group Delhi. J Young Pharmacists. 2015;7(4):320 -7.
Mishra M, Tripathi SS, Verma MK. Knowledge and attitude towards emergency contraception in females of urban area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Int J Reprod Contracep Obstetr Gynecol. 2017;6(1):210-14.


omgnyc: Spiritualized - "I'm Your Man"
Space-rock titans Spiritualized have been rather quiet since releasing one of my favorite albums of 2012, Sweet Heart Sweet Light, but today they've shared not one, but two new tracks off their upcoming album. "I'm Your Man" is the typical celestial song you've come to expect from the band and it hits home in all the right places. Its steady build follows the band's classic formula of Pierce's super-stretched, grandiose compositions before it bursts into a wonderful spiral of heady guitar solos that propel the track into the deepest cosmic venture. It's a solid reintroduction to a band still churning out beautiful songs, ones that reach the deepest corners of space.


The nature of the 2016 to 2017 vintage is reminiscent of the 2009 growing season, because the amount of accumulated warmth up until early new year was remarkably similar. January temperatures were similar to historical data for the area, in contrast, February and March were a fraction cooler. Those who risked all by waiting for the Indian Summer, were rewarded with tannin ripeness and the retention of the most beautiful fruit perfumes at relatively low sugar levels. The 2017 vintage highlighted the importance of best practice vineyard management, focusing on the basics of open and well solarised canopies, with balanced crop loads, so that the fruit could ripen at a reasonable pace.
The fruit is harvested at the coldest part of the day, cold crushed to press and skin contacted for 6 hours before gentle pressing. The juice is cold settled and racked to old French oak barriques for fermentation. When fermentation was complete, the wine was then aged on it's less with gentle battonage for 7 months before blending and bottling.
A medium weight and textural Chenin Blanc, grown on the Ironstone vineyard. The aromas are of almond, lemon curd and spiced pears. The palate starts with a soft entry of stone fruit and eastern spices then builds to a fresh, viscous mouthfeel laced with hints of creamy French oak, wuince and meringue. The finish is complex and lingering, with tones of apricot blossom and wheat husks.
New release, not yet entered.
Up to 8 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.
A medium weight and textural Chenin Blanc, grown on the Ironstone vineyard. The aromas are of almond, lemon curd and spiced pears. The palate starts with a soft entry of stone fruit and eastern spices then builds to a fresh, viscous mouthfeel laced with hints of creamy French oak, quince and meringue. The finish is complex and lingering, with tones of apricot blossom and wheat husks.


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Cienfuegos je najmanja kubanska provincija. Teren je pretežno ravničarski, ali postoji planina Sierra de Escambray. Osnova gospodarstva je uzgoj šećerne trske i proizvodnja šećera. Vrlo je popularno ronjenje i istraživanje podmorskih špilja. Glavni grad se također zove Cienfuegos (šp. stotinu vatri). Njegovo središte je pod zaštitom UNESCO-a.

U pokrajini Cienfuegos, blizu mjesta Juraguá, nalazi se nedovršena nuklearna elektrana Juraguá.

Kubanske pokrajine

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Set of two crystal champagne flutes with your own personalized name or message with optional heart. The perfect Mother's Day gift! 8.5 oz. Letters can be printed in red, gold or black. When you add the item to the cart, a form appears to write personalization for each glass.


This Interest Group will focus on data related issues of science applications associated with large scale source facilities, including: synchrotron x-ray sources, free-electron laser x-ray sources, reactor and spallation neutron sources, muon sources, large electron microscope, NMR and high-powered laser facilities, which are used typically for investigations into the structure of matter at micro or nano scale.
These facilities are characterised by a central facility providing access to scarce and specialised instruments which are typically beyond the means of single research groups, and are thus shared and used by many research teams to conduct experiments. These experiments come from a wide range of disciplines including chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, biology, metallurgy, engineering, materials science, palaeontology and archaeology. The user communities are rather heterogeneous, volatile and globally distributed. Issues to be tackled are hence bound to be global and interdisciplinary requiring a decent level of standardization and interoperability.
Congratulations! Your session application - Approaches to FAIR data publishing within Large-Scale Analytic Facilities - has been approved and will appear in the RDA Plenary 13 Programme. Please consider this your official notification of acceptance.
PaNSIG @ RDA plenary 13 in Philadelphia, US?
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Scientific Data Management for Photon and Neutron Facilities.
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This is "Dissolution", section 34.3 from the book The Legal Environment and Business Law: Master of Accountancy Edition (v. 1.0). For details on it (including licensing), click here.
As an alternative to dissolution, a corporation in financial trouble may look to federal bankruptcy law for relief. A corporation may use liquidation proceedings under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act or may be reorganized under Chapter 11 of the act. Both remedies are discussed in detail in Chapter 23 "Bankruptcy".


Gåte was not the first band to use Norwegian folk music in a pop or rock setting. The band Saft cooperated with the Norwegian ace fiddler Sigbjørn Bernhoft Osa already in 1973, and Folque followed up with a more integrated sound that combined Norwegian folk music with British folk and pop and rock elements. Their second album, Kjempene På Dovrefjell is a good example of this.
When Gåte released their debut album Jygri in 2002, it signaled a totally different sound than their predecessors. The folk elements were present in Sveinung Sundli's fiddle and sister Gunnhild's singing, but the rest of the band with guitarist Magnus Robot Børmark has a definitive harder sound that the bands before them. Together this gave Gåte their own unique sound which they also followed up on their second album, Iselilja in 2004.
The ten plus years before their comeback, two of the three front members of Gåte, Gunnhild has had a solo career, while Magnus have played with his band 22. Sveinung has been an entrepeneur, starting and running Storåsfestivalen and also a couple of music venues in Trondheim. But luckily the urge to play together was stronger, so last year the band decided to start up again, and they released an EP, Attersyn, before Christmas.
The concert at Rockefeller last night was sold out as soon as it was announced, and the venue was packed with Gåte's fans. I could only see the first four songs as a photograher, but I did like the sound of Gåte 2018. Their first songs were from their new EP, from Iselilja and from their excellent live album from 2006, Liva, which was recorded at the same stage, Rockefeller Music Hall.
This entry was posted in Concert and tagged folk, Gåte, Gunnhild Sundli, heavy rock, Magnus Robot Børmark, Rockefeller, Sveinung Sundli by Per Ole Hagen. Bookmark the permalink.


Victor Armony has published and lectured extensively in the field of identity, citizenship, and political discourse. He is the director of the Observatory of the Americas at the UQÀM (Université du Québec à Montréal). He currently holds the US-Canada Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Policy Studies at American University and the University of Texas at Austin.


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import java.util.regex.Matcher;

import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringUtils;

import edu.hm.hafner.analysis.FastRegexpLineParser;
import edu.hm.hafner.analysis.Issue;

/**
 * A parser for the ant javac compiler warnings.
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 * @author Ullrich Hafner
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public class AntJavacParser extends FastRegexpLineParser {
    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1737791073711198075L;

    private static final String ANT_JAVAC_WARNING_PATTERN = ANT_TASK + "\\s*(.*java):(\\d*):\\s*" +
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    public AntJavacParser() {
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What is the Importance of Installing Home Security Devices?
Don't underestimate the importance of home security devices. Although you won't appreciate its use all the time, little you do know that it saves your life in the subtlest ways.
Security devices help to secure your valuables. You may have spent a lot of time, effort, and money in investing in your valued things in your home. Through security devices, you are able to reduce the risk of losing your valued things. Unexpected circumstances that can happen in the home are fire, intruders, and natural disasters. If you have a security system installed in your home, you can avoid being involved in some of these.
Besides your valuables, your family is far more important. You couldn't bear seeing your child, spouse, or your parents in danger. Home security devices have different ways of securing your family — it could be used for medical emergency purposes, monitoring of what's going on around your house when you're at home or away, and also detection of carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, if you have a pet, these devices can also help you monitor them when you're away.
Through the improvement of technology, security devices are more efficient in providing security for your home. You can check on the latest devices at your local stores.
Safety Basement provides home security devices for your home. When you check on their site you will find different types of devices for different purposes. On their site, they have a 100% secure site, satisfaction is guaranteed, they have an A+ BBB rating, and it is a trusted source. Their store is located in New York, but you can also order online. You can also call them at 1 (877) 345-2336 and get their expert advice on what kind of security device will be best for you.


Body of Habit 7" + Visible Fissures 7"
Body of Habit 7" and Visible Fissures 7" - 8 songs total. Purchase includes both 7"s.
Includes unlimited streaming of Body of Habit / Visible Fissures EP via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Combined "Body Of Habit" and "Visible Fissures" 7"s both released on Vitriol Records.


Google Changing the Link Colors in Search Results?
Just recently Google is thinking of changing their link colors in their search results page to black instead of the traditional blue they had before. Google has been testing out different shades of blue for the links in the search results pages. There have been reports of this color testing in the Google Web Search Forums and reports on Twitter. Below is an example of both mobile and desktop Google search results with black links instead of the typical blue. There is still no word if this color change will be permanent.


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Health alerts and advisories
Candida auris case detected in Victoria
Health alert:
Dr Brett Sutton, Deputy Chief Health Officer (Communicable Disease)
Hospitals, Laboratories and General Practitioners
A Victorian man has been diagnosed with the uncommon fungal superbug Candida auris (also known as C. auris). This is the first known case of C. auris in Victoria.
C. auris is a fungus which can cause colonisation on the skin, or invasive infections (e.g. bloodstream or urine infections) and has caused outbreaks in many other countries, including England and the United States.
C. auris is of particular concern for the following reasons:
It causes serious infections
It is often resistant to anti-fungal medicines, and may be untreatable
It is becoming more common internationally
It is difficult to identify as it can be misidentified as other Candida species
It can spread readily in hospitals and nursing homes
The Department of Health and Human Services is working very closely with our health services and public health laboratories to take a 'search and destroy' approach to ensure it does not spread within health facilities or cause outbreaks.
Routine screening is taking place for patients who shared a ward with the affected patient.
It is important for laboratories and clinicians to be aware of the possibility of C. auris in high-risk patients.
Any confirmed cases of C. auris in patients should be notified to the Department of Health and Human Services immediately by telephone via 1300 651 160.
Any confirmed isolates C. auris should be forwarded to the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) for confirmatory and sensitivity testing.
A Victorian man has been diagnosed with C. auris. This is the first known case in Victoria. The infection was likely acquired during admission to a hospital in the United Kingdom.
C. auris is a major public health concern for the following reasons:
It causes serious infections. C. auris can cause bloodstream infections and even death, particularly in hospital and nursing home patients with serious medical problems. More than 1 in 3 patients with invasive C. auris infection (for example, an infection that affects the blood, heart, or brain) die.
It's often resistant to medicines. Antifungal medicines commonly used to treat Candida infections often don't work for Candida auris. Some C. auris infections have been resistant to all three types of antifungal medicines.
It's becoming more common. Although C. auris was just discovered in 2009, it has spread quickly and caused infections or facility outbreaks in more than a dozen countries.
It's difficult to identify. C. auris can be misidentified as other types of fungi unless specialized laboratory technology is used. This misidentification might lead to a patient getting the wrong treatment.
It can spread in hospitals and nursing homes. C. auris has caused outbreaks in healthcare facilities and can spread through contact with affected patients and contaminated surfaces or equipment. Good hand hygiene and cleaning in healthcare facilities is essential because C. auris can live on surfaces for several weeks.
The Department of Health and Human Services is working closely with the health care facility where the patient was admitted to screen any other patients who may have been in contact with the case on same ward.
People at highest risk of C. auris infection or colonisation include those with:
Recent overseas healthcare admissions (particularly the United Kingdom, United States, South Korea, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Kuwait, Colombia and Venezuela)
Recent antibiotic use (especially broad-spectrum antibiotics)
Recent surgery
Symptoms and transmission
Colonisation with C. auris is asymptomatic. Colonisation is generally on the skin, in the urine or around other indwelling devices (such as PEG tubes and central lines).
Invasive infection can present as sepsis, urinary tract infections, wound infections, ear infections or line infections. C. auris sepsis has a case fatality rate between 30% and 60%, similar to other invasive Candida infections. Most people with invasive infection have other co-morbidities.
C. auris is transmitted via person-to-person contact. C. auris is easily transmitted in health care and aged care settings. Transmission has been demonstrated to occur through medical equipment such as axillary thermometers. Outbreaks have occurred in more than a dozen countries since the organism was first discovered in 2009.
Clinicians and laboratories should be aware of the possibility of C. auris, especially in high-risk patients who have cultured non-albicans Candida species. Any confirmed isolates of C. auris should be forwarded to the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory for further confirmation and typing.
Laboratories unable to further speciate non-albicans Candida species isolates should consider forwarding these isolates from high-risk patients to the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory for further speciation, confirmation and typing. Further detailed guidance to laboratories will be developed as soon as possible. In the interim, US CDC provides robust guidance to laboratories.
Any confirmed cases (colonisation or infection) of C. auris in a patient should be notified to the Department of Health and Human Services immediately by telephone via 1300 651 160.
For further information for clinicians, health care facility staff, patients and visitors and regarding screening please visit:
Disease information and advice: Candida auris
GOV.UK infectious diseases
For more information please contact the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control section at the Department of Health and Human Services on 1300 651 160.
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Location: 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 Victoria, Australia
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Telephone Number:Tel. 1300 651 160 or Fax 1300 651 170
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Location: 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 || GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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Page last reviewed: 07 Aug 2018
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au:443/about/news-and-events/healthalerts/candida-auris-case-detected-in-victoria


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Sale is for Real Estate Only. First Floor offers large open floor plan previously used as SCOREBOARD Tavern. Small kitchen space and 2 half baths on main floor. Second floor could be renovated for apartment or additional revenue source. Large parking lot in rear of building.
The approximate monthly Principal & Interest payment for this property would be $205. This payment is based on a 30-year loan at a fixed rate of 4.12 % with a down payment of $2,490. Actual lender interest rates and loan programs may vary.


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Home International Lenny Kravitz amplifies F1 after-race concert excitement
Lenny Kravitz amplifies F1 after-race concert excitement
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American rock singer-songwriter.
SEPANG – The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is rocking the after-race concert at the 2015 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix with iconic rock musician Lenny Kravitz. SIC today announced the headline act for the concert taking place from 630pm to 1130pm at the Helipad in Sepang International Circuit, after the finale of the 2015 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, on 29 March 2015.
Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class into a 20-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk. Kravitz's talents as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist have resonated now through ten studio albums into a timeless catalog, which has sold over 38 million albums worldwide. He has won four consecutive GRAMMY Awards, setting a record for the most wins in the "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" category. Kravitz's latest albums include the 20th anniversary deluxe edition of his debut, Let Love Rule, and his critically acclaimed latest studio release Strut, which Rolling Stone Magazine named one of the top albums of 2014. Lenny Kravitz recently announced the second leg of his world tour in support of his new album, which will kick off March 14 in Tokyo, Japan at International Forum. The 2015 "STRUT" tour will take him throughout Asia, Australia, the U.S.A. and back again through Europe in the summer. Tickets and more information for the tour can be found at www.lennykravitz.com/tour
It was recently announced that Kravitz will perform at the Super Bowl together with Katy Perry on 1 February. The annual Super Bowl is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the United States – being the championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States. It is usually viewed by over 200 million people.
The F1 after-race concert, which will also feature local stars in addition to Kravitz's 70-minute main performance, is open to all F1 race ticket holders. Dato' Razlan Razali, CEO of Sepang International Circuit, said: "The after-race concert has seen tremendous excitement and interest in recent years. This year, for the first time ever, we wanted to make things even more thrilling and also thank all F1 ticket holders for their continuous support by opening the after-race concert to all spectators at no extra charge. In the past, only Grandstand ticket holders could see the concert for free while others had to pay an additional top-up fee. Now, you can see stars of the track and stage in action in the same day, for as low as only RM80.
The F1 tickets can be purchased:
• online at SIC's website
• at the Sepang International Circuit ticket booth on the Ground Floor of the Nu Sentral mall in the KL Sentral area
• from a ticket agent – just check the location from SIC's website – http://www.sepangcircuit.com/Ticketing-@-Overview.aspx
• by calling the SIC TICKET HOTLINE at 03-8778 2222
2015 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix
Sepang International Circuit (SIC)
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Theodore Roosevelt, Twenty-sixth President of the United States: A Typical ...
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never been dissipated, though they have never risen to the magnitude offensive in American eyes. The wealth and opportunity seem always to have been used with moderation, and a sense of fellowship with those allied members of the community from which it was drawn. Cornelius C. Roosevelt, son of John. was also a merchant, and was honored by election to the city legislature from that district which had always been regarded as the domain of the notables. He succeeded to office in the troubled times following the Revolution, and bore his full share in restoring the shattered fortunes of the city. He served as an alderman in those days when good government was the ruling motive; and he occupied the office from 1785 to 1801. A rather curious incident in the life of the family was that father and son occupied chairs in the selfsame chamber for two years; for James Roosevelt, also a merchant, and the grandfather of Theodore, had established a home just across the ward line, and became a member of the council in 1797. He held that place for two years, and was again elected in 1809. The family had advanced in importance in those years, for James J. Roosevelt, son of the
former, was an alderman in 1828-29-30, and was sent to the State Legislature in 1835, where he remained until the campaign year of General William Henry Harrison-1840. And after that he was elected to Congress from the district which had known him and his fathers for four generations.
His son was Theodore Roosevelt, one of the foremost citizens of New York. He was lawyer, judge and philanthropist, a man of strong character and sunny disposition, with a very sensible plan for the bringing up of boys and girls. He insisted on plenty of outdoor air, plenty of exercise, and such sports as developed them physically. He was a most patriotic man in the Civil War period, and in later years established the many newsboys' homes which have been so helpful to a class that needed judicious assist
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This was the father of President Roosevelt; and he was wise enough to send his children to the public schools, where they learned the lesson of mingling with their kind, and of taking the place to which comparative abilities entitled them. There were four children-two being boys. Elliott Roosevelt, the brother of
Theodore, was the stronger and more vigorous of the two. In the early years he was in large measure the guardian and champion of his brother; for though the latter was aggressive enough, he lacked the robust qualities which are so much needed in that democracy of youth, the playground. As the children grew older they were given educational advantages beyond the scope of former teaching, and learned in private institutions —among other things, somewhat of the responsibility that comes with position and wealth. It was by no means a supercilious arrogance that was ingrafted on the life of the lads. The old Dutch stock had advanced to a premium, even before the Civil War; but the spirit of this family was not so much for exclusiveness and hauteur as for sterling quality, and a constant preserving of relations with the world. They were members of the Dutch Reformed church, and all the children were brought up in strict conformity with its usages. They attended the services, and while the sermons are described as very long in those days of Theodore's youth, there was altogether too masterful a hand upon him and his fellows to permit their escaping.


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At first glance this Humboldt Park Valentine's "decoration" appears to convey some possible confusion about what holiday it is.
While feeding your Christmas tree to a goat in Chicago is not as possible as in Fariboult, MN, what is possible is recycling it responsibly through the City and the Chicago Park District between January 3 and 21.
As a professional chef, one of my skills is recipe writing. A restaurant needs standardized recipes in order to turn out consistent food day after day, but at home I am more of an assembler.
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Why Becoming a Dad Helped This Founder Run a Multimillion-Dollar Company
Rory Eakin is breaking down barriers for other entrepreneurs.
By Gabrielle Olya May 31, 2019 Become an Entrepreneur
Rory Eakin is the co-founder and COO of CircleUp, a San Francisco-based technology company harnessing the power of data to provide capital and resources to emerging consumer brands. An experienced investor and advisor, Eakin has supported entrepreneurs nearly all his career and previously served as director of investments at Humanity United.
Since its founding in 2012, CircleUp has been named a CB Insights Fintech 250, Top 5 Most Disruptive Company in Finance by CNBC, a Forbes Fintech 50 honoree and one of America's Best Entrepreneurial Companies by Entrepreneur magazine. The company counts Smarty Pants Vitamins and Barnana snacks among its clients and has raised $53 million in funding, according to CrunchBase.
Each week, GOBankingRates sets out to discover what makes the people behind top companies tick. We like to call this series "Best in Business" — and Eakin really is one of the best. He told us why it's so important to have teammates who challenge you, how being a parent shaped the way he built his company and ways that you can find (or build) your own dream job, too. Below, find our favorite moments from the story of how Eakin launched his business.
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He's an Entrepreneur Investing in Other Entrepreneurs
In previous jobs, I was heavily involved in social impact investing. I have always felt strongly about the positive benefits of providing capital at the right time to entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Entrepreneurs in the consumer industry face such a difficult road to funding because capital is much harder to access compared with early-stage tech investing. Our hope with CircleUp is to truly break down these barriers for entrepreneurs, and along the way develop a new model for scalable early-stage investing across many different industries and geographies.
Pushing into any new challenge always creates uncertainty and fear. With CircleUp, we were, of course, afraid of failure, but more for me was the fear of what I would find in myself. It is a constant challenge to who you are. How will you show up day in and day out over a period of years when facing constant challenges? Launching a company requires you are honest with yourself about some of the big questions around work ethic, leadership, and trust in yourself and in others. It is a very revealing practice.
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He Believes a Business Is Only as Good as the People Who Work There
I was struck (and still am) by how quickly ideas and processes are shaped by the team. From our very first hire, a fantastic colleague named Bryce, I saw how CircleUp would no longer be a static idea that Ryan [Caldbeck] and I had, but a living, evolving organization. That was the most surprising, and in the end, fulfilling part. It also underscores how people are the most important part of any organization. You have to surround yourself with teammates who will challenge your thinking and drive change every day.
On the flip side, it becomes much more complex when people are involved. The possibilities grow exponentially, but you need processes and structure to harness and capture that potential. This remains the hardest part of growing today.
When my co-founder Ryan and I started CircleUp, we were adamant about instilling a culture of learning — something I experienced in previous jobs and wanted to impart on CircleUp. We both believe strongly in testing ideas and assumptions, and we want everyone at CircleUp to feel empowered to take charge of an idea or test a new hypothesis. I get very proud at full team meetings when a new employee, from a different team and background, asks a pointed question of a senior leader. My hope is to create an environment where we are all engaged in growing the business and can respectfully challenge the points of others.
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His Company Shares a Birthday With Someone Very Special
My son plays an important role here, though he doesn't know it. He was born the same year, within a month, as when CircleUp launched. So the two have grown together. The patience, balance and perspective parenting has taught me has been a huge support and parallel to building CircleUp.
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He Gets His Advice From the Greats
I have always been drawn to a quote from Teddy Roosevelt: "The greatest gift life has to offer is the opportunity to work hard at work worth doing." I think it's meant more for professional than personal life, but it has resonated with me as a guideline to enrich both.
To me, success is harmony in your life — whatever that means to the person. For some, that is a balance heavily weighted toward [a] career at times, and family and friends or other pursuits at other times. But success means you are living a life that meets both your needs and desires and [the needs and desires of] those around you — so there is consistency, integrity and richness in how you show up in all of those worlds. I don't believe you can be successful if you feel torn to be someone different than you are to certain audiences, or don't have control over where you spend time.
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His Final Thoughts on Starting a Business
Whatever you think it will be, it is more — more challenging, more rewarding, more humbling. Building a company is a remarkable journey that tests you daily, but if you are at the right time and place in your career or life, then I would recommend it to anyone considering.
Click through to read more about what you should know before you start your own business.
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Gabrielle Olya
Gabrielle joined GOBankingRates in 2017 and brings with her a decade of experience in the journalism industry. Before joining the team, she was a staff writer-reporter for People Magazine and People.com. Her work has also appeared on E! Online, Us Weekly, Patch, Sweety High and Discover Los Angeles, and she has been featured on "Good Morning America" as a celebrity news expert.
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