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Teddy Bear Picnics
"If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic."
Well, technically, the teddy bears had their picnic yesterday on Teddy Bear Picnic Day (July 10). And I would guess at least one teddy bear attends a little girl's tea party every day. Teddy Bears keep secrets and never get grumpy, They've been part of children's lives for so long, we forget how they came to be. Once upon a time, bear cubs weren't considered proper playmates for children. Teddy Roosevelt changed all that.
TEDDY BEARS JOIN POPULAR CULTURE
Theodore Roosevelt, known as "Teddy" or "TR" was president from 1901-1909. He was the picture of rugged masculinity, known for his wilderness adventures. Teddy saw himself as a hard-working president, and he had a particularly dicey problem.
The United Mine Workers of America went out on strike in the spring of 1902. Relations between labor and management were less than cordial, and government generally sided with management. TR threatened the miners with federal troops if they didn't come to an agreement in time to prevent a coal shortage that winter. The two sides struck a deal in October.
The miners received a 10 per cent wage increase and shorter working hours – only nine instead of ten. Management received a higher price for coal and denied union recognition as a bargaining agent. The union proved it could improve working conditions; membership soared. TR proclaimed the agreement a victory for what he called a "Square Deal" benefitting both sides.
Back to the Bears
After all the tension, TR was ready for a vacation and accepted an invitation to hunt bears in the Mississippi swamps. It was a small expedition of trappers, horses, tents, supplies, 50 hunting dogs, journalists and Holt Collier, the guide and experienced bear hunter. The hunt was supposed to last 10 days, but failing to bag a bear during the first three days. TR became impatient, and possibly grumpy.
Collier and the dogs cornered an old, fat bear but wanted to save the kill for TR. Unfortunately the bear was holding his own against the dogs. Collier swung his rifle onto the bear's head and tied the wounded animal to a nearby tree so TR could take the kill.
TR refused to participate in such unsportsmanlike behavior, but ordered the bear killed to put it out of his misery. Clifford Berryman of the Washington Post drew a cartoon which became an instant hit and enhanced the president's reputation for fair play.
Teddy Bears are Born
Rose and Morris Michtom had a candy store in Brooklyn. After hearing the news of TR and the bear, Rose made a bear out of plush velvet and put it in the store window with a sign: "Teddy's Bear." People wanted to buy the bear. The Michtoms requested TR's permission to call the new toy a "Teddy Bear." It was an instant hit.
Do You Know the Song?
John Walter Brattan wrote the Teddy Bear March in 1907. But it wasn't until 1932 that Jimmy Kennedy wrote the lyrics familiar to so many children. The song became popular in the 1950s due to a television show called Teddy Bears' Picnic sponsored by Pet Ice Cream. Anne Murray recorded the song in 1977.
With all the devastation and chaos in our world, it's comforting to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with cuddly teddy bears.
Featured Image: An "Ironbridge Gold" teddy bear, made by Merrythought. By Dpaajones. Creative Commons Attribution. Wikimedia Commons.
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Teddy Roosevelt in Rough Rider Uniform. 1898. Public Domain. Wikimedia Commons.
Teddy Bear Cartoon by Clifford Berryman, Washington Post, 1902. Public Domain. Wikimedia Commons.
Teddy bear Named "Rory." By Tarquin at English Wikipedia. Creative Commons Attribution. Wikimedia Commons.
The Real Teddy Bear Story. Theodore Roosevelt Association.
Gilbert King. History of the Teddy Bear. Smithsonian.com. Dec 21, 2012.
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He is big and tall!
The model search is the result of a partnership between JCPenney, O'Neal as the retail chain's big and tall style ambassador, and model agency Wilhelmina Models. Since O'Neal released his clothing line, Shaquille O'Neal XLG, exclusively at JCPenney stores in 2018, Wilhelmina has been on the lookout for appropriate-sized models, but with mixed success.
Alongside being awarded contracts at Wilhelmina's "Titan" division of big and tall male models, one of the winners of the model search will be featured with O'Neal for the JCPenney fall ad campaign.
For Dallas men who feel this is their moment to become the next Big and Tall Gisele Bundchen, show up at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at JCPenney at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco to strut your stuff.
We had a chance to correspond with O'Neal by email, and he answered all our questions about what it takes to walk the runway in his line of clothes.
How hard was it for you to find clothes that fit you growing up? How did you get around those challenges?
We didn't have a lot growing up, so whenever we found something that fit, we stocked up. If I found a pair of jeans that fit, I would buy three pairs. When you have three pairs of jeans, you can pair them with different shirt combinations and make nine or more outfits.
Why do you think it's harder to find big and tall models?
My big and tall guys aren't getting the recognition they deserve! You don't see them in everyday campaigns, and it's time to change that with help from my friends at JCPenney and Wilhelmina. This is going to be the biggest, tallest, sexiest model search of all time.
What's the ideal type of person to represent Shaquille O'Neal XLG?
My Shaquille O'Neal XLG collection is for all big and tall guys. My whole life I've had trouble finding clothes that are long enough and fit just right ... and I know I'm not the only one. JCPenney and I are solving that problem with my tailored collection that offers pieces that are both wide enough and long enough.
Now I'm asking my big and tall guys who are confident and proud of who they are to come out for a chance to model alongside me in the upcoming JCPenney Big & Tall campaign featuring XLG.
What encouraging words would you have for a guy who maybe fits the size requirements, but is on the fence about coming to the model search?
My advice to all big and tall guys is to be proud and represent. Don't be afraid to stand out from the crowd!


Last weekend I had the good luck to be in Vancouver the same time as the big holiday-season doll meetup in Vancouver! I was only able to stop by for a couple of hours before running off to work, but it was so nice to see my Vancouver-based doll friends and meet some new ones too!
Unfortunately I left my brain in Toronto, and forgot to bring my doll carrier bag with me (*sigh*) so I had no dollies of my own with me, so I went around taking pictures of everyone else's dolls instead.
Maruneko brought his school classroom photo set and several of the Dollfie Dream girls were being conscientious students – though there may have been some texting in class!
There were a lot of dolls and I wasn't able to get everyone's name so please leave a comment in my Flickr set if I took a photo of your doll!
This little Pullip was so sweet, with her bunny hat!
I had a really nice time meeting everyone! It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon before I had to fly home. I hope all my Vancouver friends have a wonderful holiday season – and hopefully I'll see you soon in the new year!
Maqywhaq's little girl "hanging around" with Aki! ^__^" So cute!!
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So many beautiful dolls in the same place at the same time- I'm moving to Vancouver!
Oh, and the 'Blythe' is a Pullip doll!
Oops! -__-" Thanks, I fixed that!
There's a really huge BJD community in Vancouver – it's quite lovely whenever I get to pop in for their meets. I've been lurking in their FB group since summer of 2011 hoping that I'd be able to attend one of their big gatherings!!


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About Trisha
Trisha Green is a lawyer in Beasley Allen's Toxic Torts Section where she handles cases included in the national Roundup litigation.
Trisha is a native of Missouri but moved to Alabama to escape the snow. Her husband is also an attorney, and they met while working at the Public Defender's Office. They have one son. Trisha explained that their decision to move to Alabama was random, but she loves the state.
Before joining the firm, Trisha started out as a public defender and worked on criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder charges. She has also handled collections cases and workers' compensation cases, and was an Assistant Attorney General in the Governmental Affairs division of the Missouri Attorney General's Office.
Trisha is a member of the Alabama, Kentucky, and Missouri State Bars and the American Bar Association. She volunteers with the Georgia Innocence Project working on Alabama cases because Alabama does not have an Innocence Project chapter.
from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy with a minor in theology. During undergrad, Trisha worked as an ammunition inspector. She earned her law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law, graduating with honors for her pro bono/public interest work. While in law school, Trisha was Vice President of the Environmental Law Society and interned with a City Council member. She also studied abroad in Ireland.
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Rockhurst University (B.A., 2007)
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VSDC video editor pro is the feature rich video editor for all videos with different quality, formats etc.
thanks for the first giveaway of such a wonderful product.
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Please count me in, VSDC is a great editor, used the free version a lot, runs great on low-spec hardware, never crashed (or misperformed otherwise) once, even on XP!
Oh, I'd like to get the full version, because it supports wave form diplay and multi-point (instead of linear) editing of effect timelines.
I would love to win a copy of VSDC because I have a lot of videos that I need to edit. VSDC is one of the better Video editors out.
I want to win VSDC Video Editor Pro because this program has a great functionality and features, simple and intuitive interface that will allow you to create your videos for a variety of multimedia devices. Also included in the video editor is a DVD burning and slideshow creation utility.
I wish I could edit video's easily and that is often not that easy or good using freely available software, and VSDC Video Editor Pro would make life so much easier and give great results. Thanks for keeping the giveaway open and giving us all a chance.
I have used the free edition to VSDC and it works very well, I have videos that need converting, cropping and editing, I would really like to see what the Pro version has to offer.
Thanks @yashkhan for the giveaway!
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You searched Units For Rent In Pasig and we located 546 offers. Other areas where you may find rental opportunities include San Antonio (Quezon), Villa Susana (Pasig) or Tanza (Navotas). Umupa na ngayon!
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At the big Nordic Winner dogshow in Lilleström my championbitch SEU(U)CH Sunny Delight's Team Spirit "Thea" maneged to get the Cac and is now a new Norwegian Showchampion!
Also proud of my young boy Sunny Delight´s Open Heart "Quinn" who won intermediat class and ended up 2´nd Best male with Res-Cac & Res-Nordic Cac. Judge was breedspecialist Lene-Cathrine Rölles.


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My name is Juho Heinola and I'm a Visual Handyman based in Helsinki, Finland. Currently I'm spending a year in Tel Aviv, Israel.
I'm also a lead graphic and web designer at the Media House Tunnelma, drawing weekly comic for Aamulehti, the second biggest newspaper in Finland and studying at the School of art and design, Aalto university.
You can also find me at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Visual Handyman who isn't afraid of new and interesting opportunities and challenges. Being a quick learner drives me to be the best what ever I am doing. Fortuna fortis adjuvat – Lady Luck favours the brave.
2005 - Till present: Freelance graphic designer for various clients. Including : Nokia, Nanso, Aamulehti and Helsingin Sanomat.
Viiva magazine is a school project where students interview Finnish graphic designers and art directors. I designed the magazine's layout and identity including the cover. I also wrote and photographed one of the interviews. In this issue all of the interviewees were young successful "business men" in the field of graphic design.


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Are cigarettes illegal in Italy?
When did Italy ban smoking?
Where can you smoke in Italy?
What countries are cigarettes illegal?
How much are cigarettes in Italy?
Do Italian kids smoke?
How common is smoking in Italy?
How do you ask for cigarettes in Italy?
How much cash can I bring to Italy?
What country smokes the most?
Which country banned smoking indoors first?
Is smoking in balcony illegal India?
Can pubs sell cigarettes?
Where are the cheapest cigarettes in the world?
What are the most expensive cigarettes in the world?
Which country has the most expensive cigarettes?
Smoking in Italy has been banned in public places including bars, restaurants, discotheques and offices since 2005. 5% of bar and restaurant owners immediately introduced separate smoking rooms. …
Italy was the first country in the EU to pass a law backing an indoor ban on smoking in public places in 2003. Milan is now the first Italian city to introduce such an extensive outdoor ban, part of a package of measures to improve air quality and combat climate change.
Smoke Free Places
The law prohibits smoking in most enclosed places, including indoor workplaces and indoor public places. However, the law allows designated smoking rooms if the designated smoking rooms comply with strict technical standards.
Bhutan, a small Himalayan nation often called the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is the only country in the world that completely bans the sale and production of tobacco and tobacco products.
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Price Rankings by Country of Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) (Markets)
27. Italy 6.51 $
28. Austria 6.51 $
29. United Arab Emirates 5.99 $
30. Spain 5.92 $
In Italy, 37 percent of 14-16-year-olds said they had smoked in the past month – the highest rate of all 35 European countries surveyed, and well above the average of 21 percent. … Across the continent as a whole, teenage smoking was on the decline, and an average of 54 percent had never even lit a cigarette.
In 2019, there were 11.6 million cigarette smokers in Italy. Smoking was more common among males than among females and it was particularly habitual for men aged 25 to 44 years old. In 2017, most of the people who tried to quit smoking did not resort to any assistance.
You may be able to ask somebody to buy the cigarettes for you at the vending machine: "Sono turista e non ho la tessera sanitaria, mi può comprare un pacco di …, per favore" – Translated: I am a tourist and have no italian health card, can you buy me a pack of …
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Kiribati has the highest smoking rates in the world at 52.40%. As with many other countries, smoking is lower among women than it is among men. More than 200 people die in Kiribati each year from tobacco-related causes.
Ireland. Ireland was the first country in the world to introduce a total smoking ban in 2004. The initiative made smoking in enclosed workplaces illegal, punishable by a fine of up to 3,000 euros (£2,157). The ban has has led to copycat laws across the globe.
Yes. COTPA 2003 prohibits smoking in an open area and the balcony considers an open area. This prohibits smoke in the car too even you are alone. it's your own property i.e. private property no such laws are there for smoking on a balcony but there are laws for smoking in public areas.
Now the rules apply to everyone who sells tobacco products, including pubs and clubs. … For licensed premises, this will prevent cigarette packets and other tobacco products from being displayed behind the bar; instead, they must be kept out of sight of customers.
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2 Australia $16.08
3 Norway $15.17
4 New Zealand $15.05
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Cigarettes. Australia is the world's most expensive country in which to be a smoker, with one pack alone tearing a hole of more than US$25 in an Australian smoker's wallet. Australia's neighbor New Zealand is almost as pricey with a 20 pack of Malboros costing upwards of US$21.
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Once I found the home of my dreams, she was there through each process to provide me with her expertise and ensure my home buying experience was stress free. Anne was brilliant in assisting me with my offer and negotiating with the seller!
Unlike other Realtor's we have dealt with in the buying and selling of three houses, Anne did not try and play both sides. She did not try and convince us to accept a price we were unhappy with just to close the deal. She is the most honest and reputable Realtor we have met.
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That was some week. The busiest of the year so far and a shed load of companies reporting. Delighted that we were able to announce our partnership with Digital Look who are a giant of the industry and have a very exciting roadmap.
Once again we saw a sell off. This time due to the Italians. I woke up to the radio announcing that a comedian had got 25% of the vote. You've got to laugh! The markets did not like it and fell sharply, but as with recent attempts to sell off, bounced back and we are up on the week.
Somebody said to me that the resiliance is due to the income seekers and I think that could be true. Obviously with a product like DividendMax, you hope it is true, but really, with talk of negative interest rates, the search for yield has to continue.
Once again, this week demonstrated the strength of the dividend story with hardly any dividend cuts again and a lot of companies beating our estimates (again).
My highlight of the week was ITV which featured as my dividend of the week on the 8th January and did not disappoint by increasing the final dividend by 50% and declaring a special dividend of 4p per share. They actually fell on the day and we took the opportunity to add a lump to the trading portfolio at 117p. The market woke up on Thursday and they rose 5%.
Elsewhere, there are some incredible relatively unknown companies. I do not know it well, but RPS group increased their dividend for the 19th year in succession by 15%. That is big in compound growth terms at over 1400% and with dividend cover of 3x, it should happen again next year and probably beyond. St James's place increased by 33% for the third year running.
Bovis Homes and Persimmon demonstrated the recovery of the housebuilders. bovis increasing its dividend 80% and persimmon kicking off its massive return to shareholders explained in my dividend of the week of the 24th January.
GKN increased its final dividend by 20%, Dialight by 35%, Senior by 22%, Dechra by 15%, Elementis by 14%, jupiter by 13%, Bodycote by 13%. there was a massive increase by Howden Joinery and an old favourite of the Divi max trading portfolio, Man group actually beat our estimate of 8p and turned in 8.26p......dont forget they were in the seventies not too long ago.
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Out with the old: Coronavirus highlights why we need new names for aging
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Because ageist words have so easily slipped into the vernacular, they shape our attitudes toward older people.
By Caroline Cicero and Paul Nash | The Conversation
PUBLISHED: May 11, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. | UPDATED: May 11, 2020 at 12:43 p.m.
Although largely unnoticed by mainstream media, something significant has happened with the rise of COVID-19: the marginalization of older Americans. Scorn for elders is now on full display. Some blame them for the shelter-in-place guidelines. Some even say they should be offered up as a sacrifice for the good of the country.
But the coronavirus affects everyone. It's true that hospitalization and mortality rates increase with age, but a March report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows young adults take up more ICU beds than the very old. This may evolve as the pandemic ensues. However, it highlights the potential issues in ageist assumptions. So why portray only older adults as vulnerable?
This is hardly the first time they have been diminished. Geezer, hag, crotchety, over-the-hill, coffin dodger, grumpy old man — these are stock phrases used to describe older adults, even by older adults themselves. One example: Donald Trump, age 73, commenting on "Sleepy Joe" Biden, age 77.
There is a consequence. Words — positive, negative, supportive, dismissive — are powerful. They have tremendous impact. Our society no longer accepts the use of similarly degrading terms when identifying other demographic groups. Whether it's gender, sex, race, religion, ethnicity — when people verbally discriminate in these domains, social norms are breached. Invariably, there's a strong and loud response. Would we be so quick to victimize older adults if our language lifted them up rather than regularly put them down?
We don't think so. We are professors of gerontology at the University of Southern California. We ask anyone who considers themselves polite, socially aware and considerate of others to rethink the common, casual use of the stereotypical phrases that refer to age. Many people do value and respect the experience of older adults, of course; only by being aware of the implications of our word choices and behaviors can we start to adjust our prejudices.
Discriminating against our future selves
Aging is something we will all experience, if we're lucky. Yet ageism is arguably the last widely accepted form of social prejudice. Indeed, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes ageism may be more pervasive than sexism or racism. Research clearly shows negative attitudes about aging when you're older can damage your health and well-being, even impact your mortality.
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Aging is something we will all experience, if we're lucky. Yet ageism is arguably the last widely accepted form of social prejudice.
Whose lives are we cutting short? Our parents, grandparents, the aging co-worker? And what makes this particular prejudice so pernicious: everyone will be exposed to it as they go through life.
Ageism is ingrained into American society. Advertising bombards us with it: greeting cards and GIFs, some that we send to family and loved ones, use blatantly ageist images and language. Prime time and late night television seek cheap laughs with skits that emphasize frailty, confusion, and memory problems. Many theatrical movies do much the same ("Bad Grandpa" is one). The writers and performers, out to entertain young audiences, gain fame at the expense of "those unappealing others."
Because ageist words have so easily slipped into the vernacular, they shape our attitudes toward older people. This is reinforced every time we re-experience these attitudes in the media. Maybe when we're young or even middle-aged, we tend not to notice. But when our hair turns gray, when wrinkles appear deeper and eyesight noticeably deteriorates, we begin to understand. We start to notice the stereotypes. Now, the joke is on us.
Conforming to expectations
When we fully acknowledge our membership in the older population, we then take on the stereotypes associated with them. This is a double whammy. Putting the stereotypes on display reinforces them to the rest of society. It further cements the prevailing attitude. And it reinforces our own negative perceptions about aging, something we then eventually transfer to ourselves.
The anti-aging market makes billions by encouraging these stereotypes. We are told to mask age-related changes: hair dye, implants, Botox, topical creams, cosmetic surgery. When we buy these products and services, we feed a greedy business thriving on our insecurities.
So does it really matter? Do our negative references to older people do harm? Is it a big deal to assign value to an older person's appearance? Well, in a word, yes. Discriminatory attitudes drown workforce composition and opportunity for everyone. Those over 50 find it hardest to reenter the workforce, whether following a planned or unplanned exit. Those workers are also more likely to face discrimination, particularly with promotions. An uneven playing field is created; the older workforce is deskilled. This means older people will earn less, save less, and have less money for retirement.
Words can motivate change for good or bad. Our lexicon can push us in the wrong direction. When we say someone "looks good for their age," or register surprise that they're still working, we consider it a compliment. But why not say they simply look good? Or acknowledge their position in the workforce without acknowledging their age?
Language has a deep and profound impact, yet we use it flippantly. Stereotyped words promote ageism, prioritize youth, and prevent us from making the changes needed in our communities as we all advance in years. Aging is not an insult or fuel for laughter; it's an accomplishment worthy of words of praise. With lives and livelihoods at stake, let's stop the name calling.
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Tool, J. Cole, Stevie Nicks to headline Bonnaroo music fest
FILE - The Bonnaroo arch appears at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 16, 2019, in Manchester, Tenn. J. Cole, Tool and Stevie Nicks will headline this year's festival, which takes place in Manchester, Tenn. and is set to return June 16-19 after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic and weather. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —
J. Cole, Tool and Stevie Nicks will headline this year's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, which is set to return after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic and weather.
The lineup for the June 16-19 festival in Manchester, Tennessee, was released Tuesday and also includes The Chicks, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, 21 Savage, Machine Gun Kelly, Roddy Ricch, Flume and Illenium.
Last year's festival was set to go on with extra COVID-19 precautions in place for fans, but heavy rains from Hurricane Ida left the grounds unsafe for driving or camping. The festival takes place on a former farm in rural Tennessee about an hour southeast of Nashville. Tickets go on sale Thursday.
The 2020 festival was postponed to 2021 because of the pandemic.
Other artists on the lineup include Bleachers, Lord Huron, Disclosure, The War on Drugs, Billy Strings, Porter Robinson, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and Herbie Hancock.
Online: https://www.bonnaroo.com/
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It is with a heavy heart that I inform my readers that Vinny Garcia passed this morning. He was a gentle giant of a man who loved many thing and embraced the gift of being alive. The world is a much colder place without him. Vinny loved – Son, brother, friend, husband, father- his greatest joys were his wife Michelle and their 3 children, Gabe, Sofi and Oliver.
I know the family is still in financial crisis. Please, at this time of giving, consider making a donation to the family that Vinny left behind. Any and all will be accepted and appreciated. Thank you.


The more expensive the toilet roll, the better the quality?
Not necessarily, says the Consumer Council, which recently tested several popular brands of toilet rolls in the local market.
Based on its findings, Tempo, the premium brand priced at HK$4.2 per roll, has the same three-star rating as SureBuy, which sells for HK$2.2 each.
Andrex, the second most expensive brand at HK$4 per roll, also has the same rating as Tempo.
But, surprise, surprise, C&S, priced at only HK$2.7 each, garners the highest rating of four stars.
The council's widely-read monthly report may prompt many housewives to reconsider their preferences when it comes to toilet rolls. For indeed, why do you have to spend more for a brand when you can buy a better product at a cheaper price?
To be fair, Tempo is not really that popular for its toilet rolls, which have relatively thicker plies that may more easily block the drainage system.
The brand is more widely known for its portable hankies we use for everything from cleaning our eyeglasses to wiping our mouths, especially in eateries that don't offer napkins unless we specifically ask for them. They're around HK$2 to HK$3 per pack at convenience stores.
Consumer Council based its ratings on the toilet roll's size, net weight, number of sheets, tensile strength (when dry or wet), and bursting strength.
In a test on 25 samples, the consumer watchdog found no direct correlation between the product's net weight and price. There actually were wide variations among the samples in net weight, length, width and number of sheets.
It noted, with some displeasure, that almost half of the samples did not have such important product information. It also found that of the 13 samples with weight information, more than half (eight) weigh less than what is declared.
The Consumer Council reminds manufacturers and suppliers that they have the responsibility to disclose to consumers full and accurate information about their products, adding that it is the fundamental right of consumers to be so informed.
It also advises consumers to buy toilet rolls at pharmacies and household goods shops because prices there are more stable.
On the other hand, supermarkets offer a wider variety of brands and choices; they also offer lower prices for bulk purchases and during promotional sales.
Still, consumers who want to get the best quality and price must shop around and compare available products and brands.


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Taylor Veterans Museum
"A place to honor those who have served"
The Taylor Veterans Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Admission is free. For more information, call 734-374-8775 and leave a message. The museum features beautiful display cabinets that currently house 11 veterans' personal collections - which are on loan or have been donated to the museum - including a Medal of Honor Recipient. In the atrium of City Hall, a display case houses memorabilia honoring U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell, 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army. Former Congressman Dingell is currently the longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
If you or someone you know would like to showcase a service member's memorabilia in the museum, or serve as a volunteer host, please call 734-374-8775 or fax your request to 734-946-4636.
Museum Commissioners
Chairman Jack Myers
Secretary Stephanie Krueger
Treasurer Frank Canning Sr.
Commissioner Ronald Bentley
Commissioner Walter Howard
Commissioner Butch Ramik
Commissioner Evie Chateauvert
Commissioner Chris Verdun
Every year the Veterans Museum Commissioners and volunteers place flags at the grave sites of Taylor military veterans. Flags are placed in all three of the city-owned cemeteries. The placing of the flags occurs prior to Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and again in November for Veterans Day.
The Taylor Veterans Museum and its Commission were instituted by the Taylor City Council on May 5, 2009, and officially opened on May 16, 2009.
The museum features beautiful display cabinets that currently house 11 veterans personal collections - which are on loan or have been donated to the museum - including a Medal of Honor Recipient.
In the atrium of City Hall, a display case houses memorabilia honoring U.S. Representative John D. Dingell, 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army. Former Congressman Dingell is currently the longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Many other military-related items are on display in the museum throughout the year. Displays will change over time to honor new arrivals.
Donate / Volunteer
Take a little time out of your day to honor those who have served our great country and gave so much of themselves so that we all may have freedom.
The museum is funded entirely through donations. There are also a variety of items for sale inside the museum, such as baseball caps, T-shirts, sweatshirts and other items. If you wish to make a donation, please make your check payable to the Friends of the Taylor Veterans Museum and mail it to PO Box 564, Taylor, MI, 48180.
We are in the process of acquiring our non-profit status. There is a donation box located inside the museum for contributions. A receipt will be provided upon request.
With the support of Mayor Rick Sollars and the City Council, we will continue to preserve and honor the memories of all the veterans that are on display and all who have served in our armed forces from Taylor, Michigan.
City of Taylor Veterans Museum Commission meetings are at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The Friends of the Veterans Museum Committee meeting are held at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The meetings are held at City Hall. The Public is welcome to attend.
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Q: Finding the minimum radius of the pivoted disc Here is a question based on Simple Harmonic Motion that I tackled just now. However I think I am having an approach to tackle this but I am not sure about it.

Ouestion: A uniform disc of radius $R$ is pivoted about point $P$ such that it is free to oscillate in the vertical plane. Distance between the pivot and centre of disc $x$, such that the time period of oscillation is minimum.

So till yet I know that for a circular disc like this one, we have time period,
$$T=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{I}{\kappa}}$$
where $I$ is moment of inertia of the disc and $\kappa$ is the torsional constant.
So after substituting the values knowing that $\kappa=\frac{\tau}{\theta}$ and $I=mr^2$ I have,
$$T=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{mr^2\theta}{\tau}}$$
Now next to this I am thinking of finding the minima of this function so that I can get the least value of r. However I am still not sure that this will help me in anyway.
Also I want to know that if we can differentiate this function to get minimum value of $r$ then do we really need to substitute $\tau$ as $\tau=r\cdot F$.

A: If we write the equation of rotation about the pivoted point, then moment of inertia of the disk about the pivoted point $P$ dose not equal to the $\frac{1}{2}mR^2$, i.e. from the  parallel axis theorem the moment of inertia of the disk about point $P$ will be:
$$I_P=I_{cm}+mx^2=\frac{1}{2}mR^2+mx^2=\frac{1}{2}m(R^2+2x^2)$$
On the other hand,the torsional constant is:
$$\kappa=\frac{\tau}{\theta}=\frac{mgx\sin{\theta}}{\theta}\approx mgx$$
for small $\theta$. So we have the time period as follow:
$$T=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{I_P}{\kappa}}=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m(R^2+2x^2)}{2mgx}}=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{(R^2+2x^2)}{2gx}} \tag{1}$$
If your design parameter is $x$, for minimizing the period you must solve the necessary condition for extremum, i.e.:
$$\frac{\partial T}{\partial x}=0$$
and then checking the sufficient conditions for minima, i.e.:
$$\frac{\partial^2T}{\partial x^2}\geq0$$
in the extremum point.
But if your design parameter is $R$ and you want to find a radius that minimize the period, it's very clear from equation $(1)$ that the radius must be zero i.e. the all disk mass must be placed at the center of the disk (in this case you don't have a rigid body, you have a point mass).

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The Zinnia Patch: simply, beautifully, quiet.
Love the colors. Kelli - what kind of camera do you have? And what lense do you use? Did you do anything as far as editing to these or are they straight from the camera?
thanks Staci! I use a Nikon D300 with either my 50mm or a 200mm (I'm addicted to wide angle zoom:) Normally I like to play with colors and actions in photoshop but that's why I loved these so much- they are *nearly* sooc. I did basic levels and sharpening but the rest, the color, is just the result of being on the beach at the right time. You can't go wrong at sunset in manual mode- you have to go manual, the sun on the beach will trick your camera every time otherwise. You just got a Nikon right?? Hope you're having fun with it!


You will perhaps remember, that Mitja and I were feeling ill and a bit down with a cold last week. I don't know about you, but when we are ill, we will consume just about anything that we hope will make us feel better. But no matter what you do, colds do tend to run their course in a week or so anyway.
But, there is plenty you can do to prevent falling ill in the first place, like get enough sleep, live stress-free and eat healthy and nutrient-rich foods. And when you're under stress or when the seasons change, help your body fight by adding a bit more nutrients and vitamins.
So in an effort to help our immune system, we were advised to consume a mixture of ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.
Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory compound that increases the antioxidant capacity of our body. It can also help prevent or perhaps even treat cancer and has incredible benefits against depression. A healthy mind = a healthy body.
Ginger fights nausea and helps with digestion. A healthy gut = a healthy body. It also lowers blood sugars and improves heart disease risk.
Chili peppers boost circulation, thin the blood and help protect against strokes. They also provide pain relief and reduce inflammation, but most important while sick – help clear congestion and help you relax more easily. Rest is equally important!
Combine that with Vitamin C from the citrus and antioxidants from the honey and you have yourself a very beneficial drink right there.
And so we created this Yellow Glow Energizing Water, that is – might we add – refreshing and amazing and will hopefully help us stay healthy.
Now I am not saying this drink will heal your ills, but it may help preventing catching anything, what with the arrival of the influenza season soon.
This Energizing Water is made with just a couple of ingredients and it literally takes minutes to prepare.
In a jar, combine the water, ginger, turmeric, chili flakes, honey, and lime juice. Close lid and shake well to combine.
Pour drink into two glasses, add fresh mint (you can crush it a bit to release oils) and garnish with lemon slices. Serve.
Love the colors of these photos!


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NCN Funding schemes
Announcement of the OPUS 17 call for proposals
Scientific coordinators announce the OPUS 17 call for research projects in which researchers may act as principal investigators, regardless of their career stage and academic degree/ title. Under the call, funds may be awarded for remuneration of the research team, scholarship for under- and post-graduate students, purchase or manufacturing of research equipment and other costs crucial to the research project.
Proposals may be filed solely electronically via ZSUN/OSF, available at https://osf.opi.org.pl, in compliance with the proposal submission procedure.
The proposal submission deadline is 17 June 2019.
Please read the call documents provided in this announcement. The Council of the National Science Centre decides to allocate PLN 300,000,000 for research projects to be carried out under the OPUS 17 call for proposals.
The proposal form in ZSUN/OSF and guidelines for drafting proposals will be made available at a later date.
Eligible applicants
Proposals in the call may be submitted by any entity specified in the Act on the National Science Centre (NCN), namely:
1. universities;
2. federation of science and HE entities;
3. research institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences, operating pursuant to the Act on the Polish Academy of Sciences of 30 April 2010 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1475);
4. research institutes operating pursuant to the Act on Research Institutes of 30 April 2010 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 736);
5. international research institutes established pursuant to separate Acts, operating in the Republic of Poland;
5a. the Łukasiewicz Centre;
5b. Institute operating within the Łukasiewicz Research Network;
6. Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences;
7. other institutions involved in research independently on a continuous basis;
8. group of entities comprising at least two entities mentioned in sections 1-7 or at least one institution as such together with at least one company;
9. scientific and industrial centres within the meaning of the Act on Research Institutes (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 736);
10. research centres of the Polish Academy of Sciences within the meaning of the Act on the Polish Academy of Sciences of 30 April 2010;
11. scientific libraries;
12. companies operating as R&D centres within the meaning of the Act on Certain Forms of Support for Innovative Activity of 30 May 2008 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 141);
13. legal entity established with registered office in Poland;
14. natural persons and
15. company conducting research in another organisational form than laid down in sections 1-13.
Who may act as the principal investigator?
A person whose scientific achievements include at least one research paper published or accepted for publication may act as the principal investigator. In the case of research in the arts, the principal investigator should have at least one paper published or accepted for publication or at least one artistic achievement or achievement in research in art completed. Scientific achievements should cover the period of the last 10 years before the year of the proposal (as of 2009). In specific cases, the period can be extended (par. 7 (6) (a) of the . Resolution on the terms of the OPUS call for proposals).
Are there any restrictions on submitting proposals for research projects under the NCN calls?
Yes. Restrictions to submitting proposals are detailed in Chapter III of the Regulations on awarding funding for the implementation of research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects.
What is the thematic scope of the call?
Proposals may be submitted to the call covering basic research in any of 25 NCN panels within the core areas: HS – Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; ST – Physical Sciences and Engineering; NZ – Life Sciences. Proposals shall be reviewed within the panels (e.g. HS1, ST1, NZ1). The principal investigator shall select the panel. If an incorrect panel is selected, proposals may be rejected. Please note that new amended NCN panels applicable to the calls have been in place since 14 December 2018.
What is the project's duration?
In the call, research projects may be planned for a period of 12 months, 24 months or 36 months.
How should the project's budget be planned?
Preparation of a breakdown of costs for a research project is one of the major stages in project planning. Focus should be aimed at identifying the required resources and exact estimation of costs. A breakdown of costs must be justified versus the subject-matter and scope of research, based on realistic calculations and specifying the expenditures to be covered by the NCN (eligible expenses).
The terms of the call do not specify the total minimum or maximum amount of funds to be applied for.
Costs in the project will include direct costs and indirect costs.
Direct costs shall include:
full-time employment salary: funds may be acquired for full-time employment of the principal investigator or persons employed as post-doc(s);
additional salary that can be used to finance the remuneration for members of the research team and
remuneration and scholarships for under- and post-graduate students;
purchase or manufacturing of research equipment, instruments and software;
purchase of materials and small instruments;
outsourcing;
business trips, visits and consultations;
compensation for collective investigators and
other costs crucial to the project that are compliant with the catalogue of costs for research projects funded by the NCN.
Indirect costs may be a maximum of 40% of direct costs with the exception of the amount for the purchase or manufacturing of research equipment, instruments and software. During the project implementation, the host institution shall agree with the principal investigator the coverage of a minimum of 25% of the indirect costs.
When developing the breakdown of costs, it is necessary to comply with the regulations relating to the costs planned for the project, including the remuneration and scholarship budget specified in the catalogue of costs for research projects funded by the NCN.
If unjustified costs are planned, proposals may be rejected.
Are there any restrictions on the size of the research team?
The terms of the call do not specify the minimum or maximum number of members of the research team. However, the rationale for their involvement in the project shall be assessed by the expert team. The proposal shall detail the competencies and tasks to be performed by each member of the research team. Detailed information on the remuneration and scholarship budget is provided in the catalogue of costs for research projects funded by the NCN.
Please note that recipients of NCN scholarships or persons employed as post-docs in the project must be selected in an open call.
Can proposals in this call include application for state aid?
Yes, except where a natural person applies for funding. Detailed information can be found on the State aid page.
All documents concerning proposals for state aid shall be signed with a qualified electronic signature in the PAdES format.
What is the proposal evaluation procedure?
Proposals shall be subject to an eligibility check and merit based-evaluation.
Eligibility check shall be carried out by the coordinators. Only complete proposals that comply with all the requirements set out in the call announcement shall be accepted for merit-based evaluation.
Merit-based evaluations shall be performed in two stages.
At the first stage, proposals shall undergo a qualification check based on the data included in the proposal and attachments thereto, with the exception of the full project description. The qualification check shall consist in:
individual reviews drafted by two members of the expert team and
expert team's verdict at the first meeting consisting in discussing the individual reviews.
After the discussion on all proposals, a ranking long list of proposal approved for the second stage of evaluation shall be drafted.
At the second stage, proposals shall undergo specialist evaluation based on the data included in the proposal and attachments thereto, with the exception of the short project description. The specialist evaluation shall consist in:
individual reviews drafted by at least two external experts and
team's verdict delivered consisting in discussing the individual reviews.
After the discussion on all proposals, a ranking short list of proposal recommended for funding shall be drafted.
Additional information on the proposal evaluation procedure can be found in the Detailed procedure of evaluating proposals by expert teams.
PLEASE NOTE! The short and full project descriptions shall only be drawn up in English.
What is reviewed in the evaluation of proposals?
The evaluation of proposals shall focus in particular on:
compliance with the criterion of basic research;
quality of the research or project tasks to be performed;
innovative nature of the research problem addressed;
project's impact on the development of the scientific discipline;
research track record of the principal investigator, including publications in reputable academic journals;
evaluation of the results of research projects conducted by the principal investigator, funded by the NCN or from other sources;
evaluation of feasibility of the project's completion;
relevance of the planned costs to the subject and scope of research and
in addition, preparation of the proposal and compliance with other requirements set forth in the call announcement shall be reviewed.
Who performs the merit-based evaluation of proposals?
Evaluation of proposals shall be performed by the expert team. Experts are selected by the NCN Council from among outstanding Polish and foreign scientists, holding a minimum of a doctoral degree. Expert teams are established for each call edition. The composition of the expert team shall be subject to the number and subjects of proposals submitted to each panel.
Proposals shall be evaluated pursuant to the Criteria for evaluating proposals submitted under the OPUS call for proposals.
When and how will the results be announced?
The call results shall be announced on the NCN's website and communicated to the applicants by way of a decision by the NCN Director within 6 months of the deadline for submission of proposals, by December 2019 at the latest.
Where can additional information be found?
Read the Information for applicants available on the NCN's website.
Should you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail: informacja@ncn.gov.pl or by phone: +48 12 341 90 00.
Call schedule
Read our Call Schedule and Schedule of International Programs for 2019 and to follow news on our website: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/
If you plan to submit a proposal in the OPUS 17 call:
read all call documents included in the call announcement, in particular:
the Resolution on the terms of the OPUS call for proposals;
specimen proposal form, where you can find out about information and annexes needed to complete the electronic proposal form in ZSUN/OSF;
Regulations on awarding funding for the implementation of research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects;
read the proposal submission procedure;
decide how long the project is to be: 12, 24 or 36 months;
obtain data from the applicant that is required to complete the proposal and find out about the internal procedures that may affect the proposal and project performance (cost planned in the project, procedure for acquiring signature(s) or authorised representative(s) of the institution to confirm submission of the proposal);
draw up:
a summary of the research project as well as short and full project descriptions (in English);
projects' abstract for the general public (in Polish and in English);
when the proposal is submitted by a group of entities, draw up an Agreement on collaboration for the purposes of completion of the requested research project and
prepare acceptance letters from publishers confirming that the work has been accepted for publication (when the scientific achievements section includes papers accepted for publication that have not been published yet).
Before the proposal is submitted to the NCN:
check if all information in and annexes to the proposal are correct. The verification of the proposal for completeness in ZSUN/OSF by pressing the Sprawdź kompletność [Check completeness] button does not guarantee that all information has been entered correctly and that the required annexes have been attached.
disable the final version of the proposal to NCN;
download and sign the confirmation of submitting the proposal in the call– the principal investigator and authorised representative(s) of the entity and
attach the confirmation of submitting the proposal with a signature.
Once the proposal is completed and required annexes attached, the proposal shall be electronically submitted to the NCN via the ZSUN/OSF platform using the Wyślij do NCN [Send to NCN] button.
Once the call for proposals has been closed:
evaluation of proposals shall be carried out;
after each stage of evaluation, the funding decision by the NCN Director shall be announced;
if the proposal is qualified for funding, a Funding Agreement shall be entered into;
the project will be carried out pursuant to the Funding Agreement and Regulations on the implementation of research projects, fellowships and scholarships.
In the event of a breach of the call procedure or other formal infringements, the applicant may appeal against the decision of the NCN Director with the Committee of Appeals of the NCN Council. The appeal shall be lodged within 14 days of the effective delivery of the decision.
Call documentation
Resolution on the terms of the OPUS call for proposals
Regulations on awarding funding for the implementation of research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects
Regulations for awarding scholarships in the NCN-funded research projects
Costs in research projects funded by NCN
Proposal form template
Guidelines for completing the ethics issues section of the proposal
The Code of the National Science Centre on research integrity and applying for research funding
Proposal evaluation criteria
Expert Teams of the National Science Centre - formation and appointing
Code of ethics for experts of the National Science Centre
Detailed procedure of evaluating proposals by expert teams
Proposal submission procedure
Rules for delivering the NCN Director's decisions
Guidelines for lodging appeals against the NCN Director's decisions
Regulation on the implementation of inspection procedure at the registered office of the host institution
Guidelines for entities auditing the implementation of research projects funded by the National Science Centre


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Q: How to initialize a WebSocket Endpoint with constructor parameters I am using javax.websocket.* API right now but I don't know how to initialize an Endpoint with some constructor parameters after searching on the Internet.
ServerContainer container = WebSocketServerContainerInitializer.configureContext(context); //jetty
container.addEndpoint(MyWebSocketEndpoint.class);

I want pass through some parameters when initializing MyWebSocketEndpoint then I can use the parameter, say clientQueue, in my onOpen method doing something like:
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TTSI President and Co-founder Vic La Rosa spoke at the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Luncheon that focused on building small businesses and integrating environmentally friendly technologies to the industry.
Alex Cherin, Guest, Vic La Rosa, Maggie Movius, Guest
Vic La Rosa in discussion with Congresswoman Janice Hahn
Vic La Rosa's speech at the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Guest, Vic La Rosa, Janice Hahn, Guest
TTSI President Vic La Rosa and Congresswoman Janice Hahn
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View of the luncheon
The following excerpt from the Long Beach Press Telegram by Karen Robes Meeks:
Rep. Janice Hahn on Tuesday spoke about the role of small businesses in the economy and the need to raise awareness about the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
At the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's 2013 National Leaders Luncheon Series at the Westin, the San Pedro congresswoman said that small businesses are key to turning around an economy still recovering from the downturn, especially in Long Beach where the unemployment rate hovers around 11 percent, higher than the 7.9 percent national rate, Hahn said.
Hahn said she introduced a bill that would shorten loan applications to make it easier for small businesses to access capital.
Hahn also praised the PortTech Los Angeles "incubator" program that nurtures and promotes tech firms that can help those in the industry solve their environmental and regulatory issues.
Inspired by that 'great success story,' Hahn introduced a bill to create business incubators at every port in the country.
"We don't have to choose between good jobs and clean air; we can have both," she said. "Let's share what we know with other ports in the country to get businesses growing that can support our ports."
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Gregory Heuer, MD, PhD, is an attending neurosurgeon in the Division of Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Gregory Heuer was born and raised in Prior Lake, Minnesota. He studied Genetics and Cell Biology at the University of Minnesota and then received his MD and PhD from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Heuer completed his neurosurgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and his fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery.
Clinically, Dr. Heuer has a broad interest in all areas of pediatric neurosurgery, including surgery for brain and spine tumors, congenital spinal disorders, hydrocephalus and complex spinal deformity.
Dr. Heuer works closely with a team of neurologists in the Pediatric Regional Epilepsy Program to treat children with seizure disorders. Dr. Heuer collaborates with the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, aiming to improve outcomes of children suffering from conditions discovered before birth. These conditions include hydrocephalus, lipomyelomeingoceles, meningoceles, and myelomeningoceles.
Dr. Heuer has a particular interest and specialization in restoring function in children with neurologic disease. This includes peripheral nerve repair and regeneration for patients with tumors or traumatic injuries to the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses. Additionally, Dr. Heuer is interested in the application of functional neurosurgery, such as deep brain stimulation and baclofen pump placement, for patients with spasticity, movement disorders, and epilepsy.
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Heuer GG, Adzick NS, Sutton LN. Fetal myelomeningocele closure: technical considerations. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2015 Apr;37(3):166-71.
Lang SS, Goldberg E, Zarnow D, Johnson MP, Storm PB, Heuer GG. Prenatal diagnosis of hemimegalencephaly. World Neurosurg. 2014 Jul-Aug;82(1-2):241.e5-8.
Heuer GG, Storm PB. Head trauma. In: Mattei PA, editor. Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. 2nd edition. New York: Springer; 2011.
Heuer GG, Storm PB. Ventricular shunts for hydrocephalus. In: Mattei PA, editor. Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. 2nd edition. New York:Springer; 2011.
Jacob A, Heuer GG, Grady MS. Initial resuscitation, pre-hospital care, and emergency room care of traumatic brain injury. In: Winn HR, editor. Youmans Neurological Surgery. 6th edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company; 2011.
Heuer GG, Crino P. Malformations of cortical development. In: Winn HR, editor. Youmans Neurological Surgery. 6th edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company; 2011.
Heuer GG, Lawton M, Winn HR, LeRoux PD. Surgical approaches to intracranial aneurysms. In: Winn HR, editor. Youmans Neurological Surgery. 6th edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company; 2011.
Heuer GG, Storm PB. Non-communicating hydrocephalus: ventriculoperitoneal shunting. In: Jallo G, Kothbauer KF, Pradilla G, editors. Controversies in pediatric neurosurgery. 1st edition. New York: Thieme; 2010.
Heuer GG, Storm PB. Hemispherectomy. In: Baltuch GH, Vellemure JG, editors. Operative Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery. 1st edition. New York: Thieme; 2009.
Heuer GG, Bauman J, Storm PB, Baltuch GH. Invasive EEG studies: PEG, strip and grid implantation. In: Baltuch GH, Vellemure JG, editors. Operative Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery. 1st edition. New York: Thieme; 2009.
Heuer GG, Stiefel MF, LeRoux PD. Trauma flap/hemicraniectomy. In: Connolly ES, McKhann GM II, Huang J, Choudhri TF, editors. Operative Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery. 1st edition. New York: Thieme; 2009.


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Mediators in rape cases will also face jail term, as per a new ordinance
Amid growing demands for harsher laws for rapists, the ordinance, which the Cabinet has approved, increases sentences for rapists.
According to Law Minister Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe, with the new ordinance in place, the punishment for the rapists determined by the Muluki Criminal Act 2017 will be increased. Post File Photo
Published at : November 22, 2020
Updated at : November 23, 2020 08:27
A girl or a woman gets raped. Then the village elders try to mediate between the victim's and rapist's families, often against the will of the former. Such cases are common across the country.
But now, according to a new ordinance the Cabinet approved on Sunday, the mediators too will face jail terms.
"Those involved in mediating the incident through political power instead of allowing due legal process will now have to face punishment," said a minister on condition of anonymity.
The punishment ranges from six months to three years of jail term and a fine of Rs 30,000. Even those inciting mediation and putting pressure for out of court settlement for rape cases will have to face criminal charges.
It is worse for a mediator holding public office or a people's representative with their jail term increased by six more months if they are found guilty.
The new provision, according to the minister, was brought after many incidents of rape were found to have been mediated by the local traditional authorities including panchayats across the country.
The ordinance will also amend a number of laws including the Criminal Code-2017 to make the existing rape-related laws harsher at a time when there has been demands of capital punishment for rapists.
"Today's Cabinet meeting has decided to make the existing provisions of rape-related laws more stringent through an ordinance to amend some acts related to sexual violence," said Law Minister Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe.
The draft of the ordinance to amend sexual violence related provisions in three different laws—Senior Citizens Act 2006, Muluki Criminal Code 2017 and Muluki Criminal Procedure Act 2017— has been sent to the President's office for approval,
According to Tumbahangphe, with the new ordinance in place, the punishment for the rapists determined by the Muluki Criminal Act 2017 will be increased.
If the victim is between 14 and 16 years old, the jail term has been increased to 12-16 years from the existing 12-14 years. If the victim is between 16 and 18 years old, the rapist can get 10-14 years jail term instead of 10-12 years. Similarly, if the victim is above 18 years, the perpetrator will be sentenced to 10-12 years in jail instead of the previous provision of 7-10 years.
There are no changes in the sentences for those raping a child below the age of 14. As per the existing provisions, raping a child between 10 to 14 years will get 14-16 years of jail sentence while raping a child under 10 years will get 16-20 years jail term.
The ordinance also refuses to allow commuting the sentence of senior citizens who commit rape, according to Tumbahangphe.
Clause 12 of the Senior Citizens Act 2006 allows senior citizens to sentence of imprisonment commuted by 25 percent to 75 percent depending on their age groups. With the new ordinance in place this clause will be amended.
According to Minister Tumbahangphe the clause "woman or girl child" in Clause 221 of the Criminal Code 2017 has been replaced by "person" as both the male and female can be a victim of rape.


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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our everyday conversation and lives. It is used when talking about smart and autonomous cars, in digital personal assistants like Siri and Alexa, and in video games. When it comes to incorporating AI into business technology there are obvious applications like business data analytics or customer service products.
According to Brian Burke, chief of research at Gartner, AI is a mega-trend that the industry will continue to talk about for the next 20 years. Speaking at the 2018 Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, he said that AI is going to underlie pretty much everything that we do in technology.
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and making flowers. I had watched a video on how to make these flowers and I decided to try my hand at it.
The order of the flowers shows my progress. The only one I really like is the last one I made. I have another idea for making flowers and I'll try that tomorrow and post what I make. A link to this video is here so you can try some for yourself.
We started our day with a character breakfast at the Paradise Pier hotel ... Mickey's Surfs Up!
This was so much fun and we had plenty of time with the characters ... great interaction. Fun, fun, fun!
This was Jane's first time at a Disney theme park. Kay, Lori and I were all so excited to show her the "Disney adventure". I always love the first look down Main Street at the castle.
Now, to be honest, I'm used to Disney World and the huge, beautiful castle ... so I was a bit surprised at Disneyland's castle. I had to keep remembering that this is the "original" Disneyland and as I was a small child the castle did seem huge. However, we were at Disneyland and had the most beautiful weather and fun ahead of us!
We then went to Disneyland, walked over to California Adventure for a few hours, and then back to Disneyland. One of our absolute favorite rides was Toy Story Mania ... I wasn't surprised since that is one of my favorites at Disney World! The California Scream roller coaster has got to be one of my all time favorite roller coasters that I have ever been on. Lori and I had to ride that twice!
We finished the day with a great meal in Downtown Disney. I can honestly say we were as tired as can be and couldn't wait to relax back at our room.


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Origins of the "Novel"
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Wollstonecraft and Style
Posted on April 3, 2016 by mnm53290
Mary Wollstonecraft's style in Maria, The Wrongs of Woman, is interesting, as seen in the diction and sentence structure. The language is very formal, and it is as if the author is making a declaration to the audience about the particular situation and circumstances in which individuals of her gender have to undergo. It is interesting how the author discusses the difficulties that certain individuals have to undergo. It is similar to how Watts discusses novel writers. Ian Watts is concerned about the style and how writers describe the circumstances, of the form in which a novel occurs. Watts notes the ways in which novel writers describe the circumstances in which their characters undergo, is enough to shed light to readers about the struggles of the characters. For example, Watts notes, "Here, however, we are concerned with a much more limited conception with the extent to which the analogy with philosophical realism helps to isolate and define the distinctive narrative mode of the novel. This, is has been suggested, is the sum of literary techniques whereby the novel's imitation of human life follows the procedure adopted by philosophical realism in its attempt to ascertain and report the truth" (31). Hence, it is the ways in which novelists describe situations, or the literary techniques that the writers apply which brings the novel to life, or perhaps appears as if the situations are real. Therefore, style is important. Thus, is the way Wollstonecraft describes her characters experiences that is the reason we come to sympathize with her characters. Also, Watts states the importance of the character's names. For example, he adds "Characters in previous forms of literature, of course, were usually given proper names; but the kind of names actually used showed that the author was not trying to establish his characters as completely individualized entities. The precepts of classical and renaissance criticism agreed with the practice of their literature in preferring either historical names or type names. In either case, the names set the characters in the context of a larger body of expectations primarily formed from the past literature, rather than from the context of contemporary life." (18-19).
In the introduction, Moira Ferguson recognizes Wollstonecraft as having a "pivotal position in the history of humanist thought (9). She notes that Ferguson notes that individual of her gender in England in the eighteenth century, were denied or were placed in the situation were they had "No money was theirs by right…if they were heiress…and they married, their money automatically transformed to their husbands" (10). Ferguson even notes, "They were denied child custody," and these individuals were forbidden to separate from their husbands unless extreme circumstances occurred (10). Ferguson also notes that Maria's house servant, Jemima is an example of how "women from the lowest social class fared even worse" (10). She notes, "though the novel is incomplete, it is clearly articulated and offers a graphic picture of the wrongs done to women" (10). Ferguson adds, "In Maria she depicts in a fictional setting how the denial of all civil and political rights keeps every class of women from true fulfillment in their day-to-day existence" (10).
The diction or word choice that Wollstonecraft uses is interesting. She uses terms such as, "abodes of horror," "mansion of despair," and "scattered thoughts" (23). The sentence structure is complex as well, for example, the author writes, "Abodes of horror have frequently been described…conjured up by the magic spell of genius to harrow the soul, and absorb the wondering mind. But, formed of such stuff as dreams are made of, what were they to the mansion of despair, in one corner of which Maria sat, endeavoring to recall her scattered thoughts" (23). The diction, word choice, and the sentence structure are interesting. All these factors depict the complex situation in which Maria finds herself with "scattered thoughts" as fi she is pondering over some distressing thought.
Therefore, I agree with Watts that form plays a significant role in shaping a novel, in which case we are allowed to see through the powerful use of word choice the distressing situation of the characters in the novel
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The patron saint of winemakers is Saint Martin, and today (Nov 11th) is Saint Martin's Day. (Corks usually start being pulled on the 11th minute of the 11th hour, of this, the 11th day of the 11th month). A Roman cavalry officer, Saint Martin eventually became a monk and the bishop of Tours in the Loire Valley (France). After his death, his remains were kept in an abbey there until war caused the relics to be brought to Obédiencerie, a chapel in the monastery of Chablis. Today, Obédiencerie is within the old cellars of Domaine Laroche. In honor of today, we tasted Domaine Laroche's Grand Cru Chablis "Les Blanchots" 2012 ($105). A Grand Cru Chablis' signature is purity and its sleek line—like a runway model. This wine was perfect testament. (Saint Martin, btw, is also the patron saint of France and of geese).
Which of the following winegrowing countries is the first to see the sun each day?
New Zealand is located midway between the equator and the South Pole, about 1,000 miles from Australia to the northwest. Due to the islands' proximity to the International Date Line (IDL), New Zealand's vineyards are the first to see the sun every day. The IDL, which was established in 1884, runs from the North to the South Poles, zigzagging to avoid cutting two nations into two different calendar days.