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Your lovely lovely pets. Kittens and Cats, Hamsters and Rats, puppies and doggies, we love them all. But they're not as proper as us humans when it comes to hygiene. Some of your animals tract bacteria carrying dirt into the house and spread it all around your carpets, upholstery, and floors. Sometimes they leave little hidden urinated or feces related accidents for your delight and leave carpets with a nice pet stain.
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After the base of the stain is cleaned, there may still be some bacterium left behind, even if it is hard to see. You need to properly clean these spots or these particles can be distributed throughout your home and travel through the air where your family may breathe it in. They can also leave behind a funky odor that definitely changes the tune of your home. Don't let your animal filth control your home, you decide your environment.
If you catch pet urine on the carpet when it's still fresh, you have a better opportunity of preventing it from staining. Use the dabbing technique with a lot of paper towels on the carpet, couch cushions, or area rug, and then place newspaper on the area. If you can put newspaper underneath the soiled area, do that too. Use cold water to rinse away any other stains and dab it til dry.
If the stain has already settled in, this is when it's best to call us, your friendly Petaluma cleaners. We use a odor neutralizer and stain removing equipment to extract and neutralize the area where the stain was. Using cleaning equipment and our water based cleaners, we are able to completely eliminate the area of the pet stains and make the area look better than before the pets stained it.
Just the same way carpets and upholstery will be quite stained if we urinated or dropped our feces on them, pet pee and poop are tough to get out if not cleaned immediately after occurring. Blankets, bedding, clothing, and upholstery covering can be cleaned with the help of your washer and dryer if it's an item that is washable. Use baking soda and more detergent than usual when placing pet stained items in the washer or dryer.
As a cat owner, my furniture pieces are occasionally the victim of tough-to-remove stains. Luckily, there haven't been any "oh no the cat peed in my bed" episodes (yet), but it's good to have a fail-safe stain removal method, right? Just in case? Whatever type of pet you have – dog, cat, ferret, etc. – I guarantee you there will be some sort of mess that causes a stain. They are, in fact, animals. As animals, they don't usually understand the concept of "this couch is brand new and I really would like you to not puke on it".
I definitely speak from experience on that one. But enough about that traumatic experience: here are some ways to clean up pet stains, should you ever encounter them.
What do you do about cat pee? And what about dog pee?
From what I've seen, a good way to treat that nasty cat pee stain is with an enzymatic cleaner. Because the uric acid crystals in a cat's urine bond to whatever surface they touch after the urine dries, it's hard to remove all traces of it. The cat can smell these leftovers, too, and will be encouraged to pee in that spot again. Even if your cat doesn't pee there again, you'll still be able to smell that faint cat urine odor IF the crystals haven't been broken down. Enzyme cleaners are great at doing this and at physically removing the appearance of stains. They need to be left on the spot for 15 minutes, however, or they won't break down the crystals.
If your cat pees on a mattress or a pillow, blot the spot with a bunch of paper towels and pour the cleaner on and around it, letting it soak into the area. Once it's done, squeeze out as much extra solution as you can and blot the extra up. Let the mattress or cushion dry by putting it near a fan, or if possible, in the sun for a while.
Dog accidents are pretty similar. After soaking as much as you can up, you can get rid of a stain (and the smell!) by mixing white vinegar and water, and spraying it onto the stain with a spray bottle. Wait for it to dry, and then add baking soda. Finally, mix hydrogen peroxide and some dish detergent together, pour it onto the baking soda-covered spot, and mix in with your fingers (use gloves). Hopefully the baking soda will take care of the smell.
What about puke or poop?
All I can say about this one is make sure you clean it up as soon as possible. The longer it stays there, the more you have to worry about staining. Enzyme-based stain removers are a good bet for these kinds of stains too, and once again, they need to be left on the spot to fully work. If the stain is still there, repeat treatments until it isn't any more. Don't rub the area with paper towel when trying to get rid of the vomit or poop, because that can work the stain deeper into the couch, carpet, pillow, etc. And again, make sure if you don't use an enzymatic cleaner that you neutralize the smell some other way (i.e. with baking soda, or vinegar). For whatever reason, pets love to make messes where they've done it before, and their noses can detect those faint scents even when we can't anymore.
With these tips, you'll be an expert at dealing with pet messes in no time. I'm not sure that's really something to brag about, but hey, it's better than having stubborn stains of…well, a less than savory nature, isn't it?


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One of the advantages of living in an apartment close to public transportation is not needing a car in order to get around. As an added bonus, the apartments are located in an area that is pedestrian-friendly too. The tree-lined streets make this community a charming place to live. Don't skimp on safety. Features like a gated entrance help to ease any safety concerns.
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Sustainable Sushi in San Fran
IT reader and cookbook writer Pat Tanumihardja sent us a note singing the praises of San Francisco's sustainable sushi scene, so we asked her to share the details from her recent visit…
Eat seasonal! Buy organic! You're preaching to the choir in San Francisco, where sustainable cuisine is no longer a buzzword but the word on the dining scene. Now there's a new trend in town—sustainable sushi.
What is sustainable sushi anyway and why should we care? It's prepared with seafood coming from sources, caught or farmed, that can exist long-term without compromising the health of fish populations, habitats or the ecosystem. Unfortunately, the most beloved sushi items in the United States—long-line tuna, farmed salmon, farmed freshwater eel (unagi), farmed imported shrimp, and farmed Japanese amberjack tuna (hamachi)—aren't sustainable.
So what's an eco-conscious sushi lover to do? Enter Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar. The forward-thinking restaurant opened last April in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco and touts itself as the world's pioneer in serving sustainable sushi. I recently paid a visit to explore my options.
The postage-stamp-sized restaurant sat about a dozen customers at handcrafted bamboo tables. Once our order was taken, the first dish arrived quickly. The kampachi tataki comprised lightly seared slices of Hawaiian almaco jack (a type of amberjack) served with avocado slices, jalapeños and dribbled with a spicy ponzu sauce. The 49er roll came next, comprising the rose-peach flesh of arctic char—an ocean-friendly substitute for farmed Atlantic salmon, and just as tasty— served with tobiko (flying-fish roe), avocado, and lemon slices. Then the tataki roll arrived. Draped with Technicolor flaps of almaco jack, skipjack, local albacore, and hand-line yellowfin (maguro), the roll was finished off with generous sprinklings of masago, each artful pile different from the next – wasabi, soy, yuzu, and traditional masago.
Two nigiri specials quickly followed—wild Alaskan salmon sprinkled with sea salt and farmed hotate, milky-white Hokkaido scallops that melted like butter in my mouth (these are now a regular menu item).
The kicker had to be the extinguisher roll. After the flaming mound of rum-soaked salt crystals on the plate were extinguished, we bit into spicy amberjack (sustainable, of course) rolled into vinegary rice and topped with chunks of avocado, blobs of spicy mayonnaise, and a shower of habañero tobiko.
I was curious to see frozen imported fish on Tataki's menu, so I asked Casson Trenor, Tataki's sustainability advisor and director of business development at FishWise. He acknowledges that eating local is an integral part of sustainability, but says it isn't the only consideration. At this point, the local supply of sustainable fish just can't keep up with the restaurant's needs. Ultimately, supporting a sustainable source on the other side of the world is a better option than supporting a local source that is not sustainable. It influences the market. As the market shifts, more people closer to home are adopting better practices. Tataki's suppliers will continue to evolve accordingly.
In fact, there are rumblings that similar restaurants in Portland, Oregon and Washington State are opening up, and many restaurants like London sushi chain Moshi Moshi have removed the endangered bluefin tuna (of toro or tuna belly fame) from its menus.
At the end of our meal, I didn't miss the farmed salmon or unagi one bit. The seafood was fresh, the preparations innovative, and the prices reasonable. Being an eco-conscious sushi connoisseur was easier than I thought!
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar: 2815 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115; +1 415 931 1182
Photo: Pat Tanumihardja
For more about the magnificent wild bluefin tuna and why it matters, read National Geographic Magazine's cover story on global fisheries from April 2007. See also the "Guide to Ocean Friendly Seafood" from the Blue Ocean Institute, which tells you what's endangered and what's not.

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INTERVIEW: Egypt's antiquities minister speaks on the search for Nefertiti in Tutankhamun's tomb
Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Eldamaty tells Ahram Online his expectations and plans regarding Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves' theory on the location of Nefertiti's crypt
Nevine El-Aref , Nevine El-Aref , Friday 2 Oct 2015
The tomb of King Tut is displayed in a glass case at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. (Photo: AP)
Tutankhamun's treasures may have originally belonged to his stepmother
PHOTO GALLERY: Expedition in Valley of the Kings hunts for Nefertiti's resting place
INTERVIEW: Nicholas Reeves '60% sure' ahead of Nefertiti announcement
Egyptian minister believes hidden chamber may not contain Queen Nefertiti
Anticipation grows at possibility of Tutankhamun tomb's hidden chambers
Tutankhamun's tomb off the tourist track starting October
Ahram Online spoke with Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Eldamaty regarding an upcoming radar scan of Tutankhamun's tomb to determine if Queen Nefertiti is buried in a hidden chamber.
The theory that Nefertiti may be buried in Tutankhamun's tomb was introduced by Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves.
Ahram Online (AO): What is your opinion about Reeves' theory, and could it be true?
Minister: It is a respectable scientific theory that could prove right or wrong, and when examining the west and north walls of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, I realised that all the evidence that Reeves mentioned regarding the existence of hidden chambers is true.
I also noticed an area on a wall where the type of stone used was different than that in other walls. It is covered in painted plaster with the purpose of hiding something.
I am 75 percent certain we will find chambers behind both walls, but not one containing Nefertiti.
If the theory proves true and we locate Nefertiti's resting place, we would be facing a discovery that would overshadow the uncovering of the golden king himself. This would be the most important discovery of the 21st century.
However, if we find the tomb of another royal member or an extension of Tutankhamun's tomb, the discovery would be on par with the original discovery of the king's tomb in the 20th century.
(AO): Why do you think Nefertiti is not in theburial chamber?
Minister: First, because Nefertiti cannot by any means be buried in the Valley of the Kings, since she, along with her husband Akhenaten, abandoned the Amun cult for the god Aten, and Thebes is the city of Amun.
Second, I am totally against Reeves' theory that the scene on the north wall shows Tutankhamun performing the "opening of the mouth" ritual on Nefertiti's mummy, when the inscriptions clearly state that the ritual is being performed by Ay on Tutankhamun.
Reeves based his interpretation of this scene on the facial features of the people depicted, which is not sufficient as the artists of the 18th dynasty were commissioned to do several murals, which would account for the facial similarities.
(AO): If it is not Nefertiti's burial chamber, to whom could this tomb belong?
Minister: The hidden chamber could be for another woman like one of Tutankahmun's sisters or his mother Kiya.
It could also belong to Queen Meritaten, the wife of King Smenkare,who succeeded Akhenaten and resumed the worshipping of the god Amun.
Smenkare was buried in tomb number KV55, located in front of Tutankhamun's tomb, so it is likely that Meritaten could be buried in the tomb in front of her husband.
(AO): Why did you examine the royal tombs of kings connected to Tutankahmun, and what did you find?
Minister: We examined the tombs of Horemhab, Ay, Amenhotep II and KV55.
In Horemhab's tomb, we found that the wall at the far side, which is similar to the north wall in Tutankhamun's burial chamber, hides behind it an extension of the tomb which was previously closed and painted over.
In Amenhotep II's tomb, we realised that the king's burial chamber is located at the left side of the tomb, which follows the usual ancient Egyptian plan for kings' tombs. But in Tutankhamun's tomb, the plan is different, as the burial chamber is found at the right side of the tomb, which is a design made only for queens' tombs.
In Ay's tomb, we examined the magical niches and found that they are located in their usual position in the middle of the walls of the burial chamber, but in Tutankhamun' case they are not found in this location.
All the evidence we found in the tombs we visited indicates that Tutankhamun's burial chamber is different than its counterparts in the Valley of the Kings.
This difference shows that this burial chamber was extended and closed quickly in antiquity to bury King Tutankhamun, who died suddenly. As for the tomb itself, I see that it was eventually used for Tutankhamun, but was not originally constructed for him.
Hence, one or more chambers or even a corridor that leads to another tomb may be found hidden in Tutankhamun's burial chamber.
(AO): What does the ministry intend on doing before the beginning of the radar scan?
Minister: In the upcoming period, a master plan is to be submitted to the Permanent Committee to have its approval on using several non-invasive radar devices from Egypt, Japan and other countries in order to have more than one test.
I will carry out our own radar research in cooperation with the scientific team in order to reach a result, which is to be compared with the Japanese radar test to take place at the end of November after receiving security clearance.
(AO): What if the radar indicates there is nothing behind the walls?
Minister: That would be a discovery in itself. We are following the evidence we notice in the tomb until we uncover the real truth.
(AO): What is your response to Reeves' claim that Tutankhamun's funerary mask and 80 percent of his burial treasure belonged originally to Nefertiti?
Minister: I cannot respond to this because the mask and the treasure bear inscriptions and cartouches of the name of Tutankhamun, so they certainly belonged to him.
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Inside information, Lehto Group Plc: Discounts on the sales prices and one-off items weakened Lehto's profits more than expected. The actualized sales strengthen the cash flow.
Lehto Group Plc: Lehto sells another of its factory buildings in Oulainen
Lehto Group Plc: Year 2022 net sales and operating profit lower than expected earlier
Lehto Group Plc: Dates for Lehto Group's financial calendar for the year 2023
Lehto Group Plc: The members of Shareholders' Nomination Committee have been appointed
Lehto Group Plc: Lehto books losses on projects on 2021 financial statements, operating loss EUR -24 million
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28 January 2022, at 8.00 a.m. (EET)
Preparation of Lehto's 2021 financial statements is still ongoing but according to the unaudited 2021 accounts net sales declined by 20% to approximately EUR 435 million and operating loss from continuing operations was approximately EUR -24 million.
The reason behind the operating loss was especially significant losses from six business premises projects. These projects caused loss of EUR -24 million in year 2021. Two of the projects are complete renovation projects (approximately EUR -10 million), two hotel projects (approximately EUR -4 million), one office building project (approximately EUR -8 million) and one industrial building project (approximately EUR -2). Losses are due to defects in project preparation, problems and delays in construction phase, fixed sales prices agreed in early phase and increased construction material costs. Lehto has already in 2019 decided to withdraw from complete renovation business and the commitments on two projects in question have been made already in 2017-2019.
The whole Business Premises Service Area has approximately EUR -29 million negative effect on Lehto's 2021 operating result. Regardless of the increased material costs profit development on Housing Service Area was positive and better than budgeted.
Lehto has taken operational actions to improve project risk management on Business Premises Service Area. Implementation of the actions is ongoing by the new head of the Service Area who started his duty in the beginning of year 2022. The company is paying a specific attention on the selection of the projects and their fit on company's resources and strategy. The company is also planning structural and operational changes to reduce the cost level.
Lehto will report Swedish operations as discontinued operations in 2021 financial statements. Loss from discontinuing operations was approximately EUR -7 million. The loss consists of losses in operative business, costs of closing down the business and impairment of deferred tax assets and capitalized R&D costs. The close down of the Swedish business does not have a significant effect on cash flow.
The cash reserves at the end of year 2021 were EUR 32.8 million and interest-bearing debt without IFRS 16 lease liabilities was EUR 45.8 million. EUR 25.0 million of the debt is related to syndicated RCF-credit limit agreement that is valid until December 31, 2022. According to the agreement, some of the debt will be paid back before the end of the contractual period and part of the debt will fall due at the end of the agreement. The agreement includes both partial collateral and financial covenants on EBITDA, interest-bearing net debt, net gearing and other covenants. The creditors have granted a waiver to temporarily exceed the covenant levels set in the original agreement. Lehto is having negotiations on refinancing the debt.
Outlook published in January-September business review report on 4 November 2021 was:
Lehto estimates that net sales in 2021 will be approximately 20% lower than in the previous year (EUR 544.7 in 2020) and that the operating result will be negative.
The main factors behind the declined outlook are some loss-making business premises projects and their delayed execution, rising prices of the building materials and their weak availability, and delays in the starts of new projects.
The main risks to the development of net sales and the operating result in 2021 concern the availability and rising prices of building materials and the completion of certain business premises projects according to the planned schedule and planned costs.
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Thousands of people across Russia joined the protest on Sunday against the government's plans to raise the retirement age, despite President Vladimir Putin's recent promises to soften unpopular measures.
About 9,000 people gathered about a mile and a half from the Kremlin, according to White Counter, an NGO that counts participants at rallies. Moscow police put the numbers at 6,000.
A separate gathering in the city, organised by the Just Russia party, attracted a further 1,500 people protesting against the pension reforms, Moscow police said.
In his address on Wednesday, Putin watered down the original draft pension reform legislation, introduced by the government on 14 June, which opinion polls showed was opposed by 90% of Russians and which has provoked a string of protests in recent weeks.
Polls by the Levada Centre show Putin's personal approval rating has fallen around 10 percentage points since the pension reforms were proposed, although it still stands at around 70%.
Putin offered to cut the proposed retirement age for women to 60, from a retirement age of 63 first proposed by the government. Russian women currently retire at 55. Putin said that the proposal to raise the pension age for men from 60 to 65 would remain unchanged.
In St Petersburg, the Fontanka newspaper said that around 1,500 people gathered to protest, while the Interfax news agency said 1,200 joined a protest in Novosibirsk and 250 in Vladivostok.
In Yekaterinburg in the Ural mountains, around 450 people took part in a demonstration entitled the 'Regiment of Shame', during which protesters held portraits of politicians who have voiced their support for pension reform, local newspaper Nasha Gazeta said.
In Russia's south, there were protests in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, Astrakhan, Rostov-on-Don and in the capitals of the Caucasus republics of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria, according to Interfax.
People also took to the streets in the town of Simferopol in Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, Interfax added.


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All cities have a heart. That heart is not just a place, but a story, a community, and one that is sometimes hidden. In Providence, that heart is called El Corazón.
This month presents a chance to peek inside this lesser known side of the city. Este Es Mi Barrio is a series of resident-led community walking tours that take participants on an adventure straight to the corazón (heart) of two of the city's barrios (neighborhoods) that are significant to the Latino community on the South Side and on the West Side. Learn about the first bodega on Broad Street, established by Josefina Rosario in 1960 as Fefa's Market. Step into Sanchez Market for a Country Club Frambuesa. Dine at La Gran Parada, the first Puerto Rican restaurant to open in RI, or enjoy fresh besitos de cocó at Carmita's Puerto Rican bakery on Cranston Street while hearing stories from local residents, who share their perspective on what makes those neighborhoods so special today, and how they have changed over time.
They say to understand you must walk a mile in another's shoes, and while Providence may be small, it's global. A walk here, and you can go more than just a mile – you can traverse the world.
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B.C. expands immunization team to help smooth rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say they've added a senior official to the province's immunization response team to help with the program as it gets more complex.
Dr. Penny Ballem will be the executive lead and work with the health minister and other officials to ensure the province is ready for community immunization when the vaccine supply is more readily available in April.
So far, 63,430 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in B.C. and officials say work is underway to align the available supply with a person's level of risk.
The province is reporting 519 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths.
The total number of infections in B.C. stood at 59,072 on Wednesday with 1,031 fatalities.
Another 51,893 people have recovered from the virus.
What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. for Jan. 20
THE LATEST: As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 465 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths. There are currently 4,331 active cases of the coronavirus in B.C. 329 people are in hospital, with 70 in the ICU. 92,369 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in B.C. There are no new health-care facility outbreaks. The number of cases linked to the Big White Mountain community cluster has grown by 28. B.C. health officials confirmed 465 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and said 12 more people had died of the disease. In a written statement, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix put the number of hospitalized patients at 329 people, 70 of whom are in intensive care. A total of 1,090 people in B.C. have lost their lives due to COVID-19 since the pandemic began. B.C. recorded no new outbreaks in health-care facilities. Interior Health also confirmed there are now 28 additional cases of COVID-19 linked to the Big White Mountain community cluster — bringing the total to 203 since the cluster was declared. Of the 28 new cases, 22 reside and work at Big White. B.C.'s current health restrictions are in effect until at least Feb. 5 at midnight. The current orders include a ban on gatherings with people outside of one's immediate household. Henry said in a news conference on Monday that if B.C.'s case count continues to trend downward, there is a possibility some restrictions could be lifted by the Family Day weekend in mid-February. A non-existent flu season Health officials in B.C. have not detected a single case of influenza circulating in the community since flu season began, continuing an "exceptional" nationwide trend. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) confirmed the non-existent seasonal flu numbers to CBC News on Monday. "It's still a big goose egg in terms of influenza detection provincially. It's really quite exceptional how low the influenza activity is," said Dr. Danuta Skowronski, the lead for influenza and emerging respiratory virus monitoring at the BCCDC. B.C. 'prepared' for vaccine delays The federal government on Friday announced Pfizer is temporarily reducing shipments of its vaccine in order to expand manufacturing capacity at a facility in Belgium. The move means there will be fewer shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccing coming to Canada until at least March. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he's still confident the country is on track to vaccinate every Canadian who wants a shot by September. Henry called the delay a "setback" that will temporarily slow the province's delivery of the vaccine to at-risk people. But she said the province is working to ensure the highest number of people are immunized. READ MORE: What's happening elsewhere in Canada As of 9 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Canada had reported 719,465 cases of COVID-19, and 18,266 total deaths. A total of 71,055 cases are considered active. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Common symptoms include: Fever. Cough. Tiredness. Shortness of breath. Loss of taste or smell. Headache. But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia. What should I do if I feel sick? Use the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's COVID-19 self-assessment tool. Testing is recommended for anyone with symptoms of cold or flu, even if they're mild. People with severe difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, difficulty waking up or other extreme symptoms should call 911. What can I do to protect myself? Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Keep them clean. Keep your distance from people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Wear a mask in indoor public spaces. More detailed information on the outbreak is available on the federal government's website.
Almost every hospital over its occupancy target, despite only 1 hospitalized COVID-19 patient
Almost every hospital in New Brunswick is either over its target occupancy rate for the orange level of COVID-19 recovery, or very close to it, figures from the two regional health authorities show. This is with only one COVID-19 patient in the province hospitalized, as of Tuesday. Horizon Health Network and Vitalité Health Network did not respond to a request from CBC News for red-level occupancy rate targets, but five of the 15 hospitals are operating at overcapacity for any phase, with one as high as 150 per cent. The Moncton region, Zone 1, Saint John region, Zone 2, and Fredericton region, Zone 3, have all been bumped back to the more restrictive red level from orange, as of midnight Tuesday. Premier Blaine Higgs announced the decision Tuesday afternoon, after one more death and 31 new cases of the respiratory disease were confirmed in New Brunswick, pushing the total active cases to 316. "We're simply not making enough progress with the current measures that are in place," Higgs said during the COVID-19 news briefing. "We know there are more cases in these zones that exist but have not yet tested positive. And we cannot take the risk of potentially overwhelming our hospitals." "We don't want to be too late in reacting and look back and say, 'Only if.'" Even a small number of new admissions can have a ripple effect throughout our health-care system. - Geri Geldart, Horizon Health Network The Horizon hospitals in the three largest cities in these zones all have inpatient occupancy rates hovering around the orange-level target of between 85 per cent and 90 per cent. The Moncton Hospital is at 87 per cent capacity, the Saint John Regional Hospital, 96 per cent, and the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, 92 per cent. "Even a small number of new admissions can have a ripple effect throughout our health-care system, as we continue to balance high inpatient occupancy rates with limitations on staffing resources," Geri Geldart, vice-president clinical, said in an emailed statement prior to the announcement to move the three zones to red. "Our priority is to ensure as many surgeries as possible can continue while also preserving ICU and other beds in the event of a COVID-related surge." Horizon closely monitors its inpatient occupancy rates daily and makes decisions surrounding patient discharge on a case-by-case basis to ensure it has capacity in each hospital to admit any COVID-positive patients, she said. Vitalité's Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital Centre in Moncton is operating at nearly 94 per cent capacity, as of Monday afternoon. Its orange-level target is 80 per cent. Vitalité president and CEO Dr. France Desrosiers was unavailable Tuesday for an interview. The Edmundston region, Zone 4, has been at the red level since midnight Sunday. One of its hospitals is over its orange-level target occupancy, while the other two are close behind, according to figures provided by Vitalité on Monday. The Grand Falls General Hospital is at 90 per cent capacity. The target for the 20-bed hospital is 85 per cent. Edmundston Regional Hospital, which has 169 beds, is operating at 69 per cent, just below its 70 per cent target. Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Joseph de Saint-Quentin is not far from reaching its 85 per cent target either. The six-bed facility is currently operating at 83 per cent. That's down from 100 per cent on Friday. Vitalité spokesperson Thomas Lizotte did not respond to a request for comment about what might explain the high occupancy rates, given the sole hospitalized COVID-19 patient in the province, who is in a Horizon hospital, whether the rates are unusual, or what steps are being taken to ensure the hospitals will be able to admit future COVID patients. Daily discussions 'around the risks' Public Health is having daily discussions with both regional health authorities "around their capacity, around the risks," Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province's chief medical officer of health, told CBC News. The health-care system's ability to respond to COVID-19 patients is one of the triggers considered for moving to another phase of recovery. "We are looking at the ages of the people that are diagnosed with COVID-19 every day and projecting, you know, whether or not they would need hospitalization," Russell said. If the government hadn't acted "swiftly and decisively" to roll Zones 1, 2 and 3 back to red on Tuesday, Russell predicted the province would "soon see dozens, perhaps even hundreds of new cases every day." "We would see a flood of gravely ill patients that would inundate our hospitals and overwhelm our doctors, nurses and paramedics. We would see more deaths and disruptions and sorrow," Russell said. "We need to continue to protect our health-care system and our health-care workers, not only to provide care in the health-care system, but to be there to vaccinate our population. We need to continue to protect our most vulnerable and we need to protect our social determinants of health." Russell said a combined total of 76 health-care workers are off work from Horizon and Vitalité either because they tested positive for COVID-19 or they're isolating as a precaution. This has also had an impact on some services, she said. The Vitalité Health Network said more than 100 of its surgeries were cancelled between Jan. 4 and Jan. 14, including 55 in the Moncton region, two in the Edmundston region, 35 in the Campbellton region and 14 in the Bathurst region. The Horizon Health Network had 37 surgeries cancelled last week alone. Those include 26 in the Moncton region, eight in the Saint John region, two in the Fredericton region, and one in the Miramichi region. 5 over 100 per cent Of Vitalité's other hospitals, Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, in Zone 1, has the highest occupancy rate at 150 per cent. Its orange target is 85 per cent. The three other overcapacity hospitals are all in the Bathurst region, Zone 6. They include: Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus RHSJT in Caraquet: 133.3 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 85 per cent. Lamèque Hospital, 116.7 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 85 per cent. Tracadie Hospital,101.7 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 85 per cent. Horizon also had an overcapacity hospital: Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville, Zone 3, 102 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 85 to 90 per cent The overall hospital occupancy rate for Vitalité is 82.5 per cent, said Lizotte. "We're aiming [for] 80 per cent," he said in an email. The other Vitalité hospitals include: Campbellton Regional Hospital, Zone 5, 74.6 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 60 per cent. Chaleur Regional Hospital, Zone 6, 62.1 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 70 per cent. The remaining Horizon hospital is: Miramichi Regional Hospital, Zone 7, 87 per cent capacity, target orange-level occupancy 85 to 90 per cent. "During the very early stages of the pandemic, Horizon was able to successfully discharge a number of alternate level of care (ALC) patients to more appropriate care settings — such as a nursing home or adult residential facility — to build additional capacity within our hospitals," said Geldart. Compared to other jurisdictions, New Brunswick has also been "relatively successful in limiting the spread of COVID-19," she said. Because of this, Horizon hospitals have not had to care for large numbers of COVID positive patients at a single time. "It's important to note, however, this situation can change at any time, and because of this we remain on high alert," Geldart said.
Newfoundland tourism operators looking for assurances of plan post-pandemic
Planning is important in this province's tourism industry, and with only a short window to make things happen, operators must be ready and on schedule to welcome visitors at peak times during the tourism season. That was disrupted last summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the province was cut off to outside visitors. The importance of having a plan heading into the 2021 season is paramount as the tourism sector stares down the barrel of a second season limited by the pandemic. "It is important that the plan is being worked on," said Hare Bay Adventures owner Duane Collins, who is also with the Shore Tourism Association. "I think it is important that it is relayed to the industry broadly … and then it lets us communicate that to our guests and to the companies we work with." The pre-election announcement of a tourism action group was a welcome one for operators across the province and seen as a good start, Collins said. On Jan. 15, the government announced the 14-member Premier's Advisory Council on Tourism. The government pledged to spend $1.12 million over three years to support Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador as it prepares the tourism and hospitality sector for a post-pandemic recovery. That money is coming through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement. That means the industry wasn't overlooked at the time, but there is still a question of how the group will look or operate in the wake of the election on Feb. 13. "I want to hear about a plan on how we open the province back up," said Collins. "Not saying any particular date, because that is beyond our control, frankly." For Collins, clarity and transparency will be important as that plan continues to evolve. There must also be an effort to work with the industry, he said. Janet Davis had conversations last summer with plenty of people who had never before been to her home of New-Wes-Valley. The owner of Norton's Cove Studio and Café in the Brookfield part of the community, Davis found those conversations usually included a line about having little knowledge of her part of the province. "The staycation has been really good for my business," Davis said of what brought those people to her door. As the election campaign begins to ramp up, how the next provincial government is going to help tourism operators in the future is at the top of a lot of operators' minds. For some, like Davis, want to continue to push people to explore their province as they did last summer through the Stay Home Year 2020 campaign. "Keep promoting our own," said Davis. "It's great to have your own people supporting you. "We have to keep promoting our own people." Deborah Bourden says the number of people who will explore their own province next summer is just a fraction of what is needed to keep the tourism sector going. There also must be an effort to maintain the tourism department's current pot for marketing initiatives, she says. That means having the next government maintain the current level of funding being put into marketing initiatives, both locally and abroad. "We don't want to see any less in marketing," said Bourden, who is the co-owner of the Anchor Inn Hotel & Suites in Twillingate. If things start to open back up to national and international travel next fall, then a part of the tourism plan will need to look at how best to get those people into the province, she says. "We have to be prepared so we can come out of the gate strong next year this time," said Bourden. "We have to be thinking about what we need, and we need to be prepared for that." Nicholas Mercer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Central Voice


Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Pirates' left-hander Jonathan Sanchez has been suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Cardinals' first baseman Allen Craig last night.
Sanchez has already appealed the suspension and is eligible to pitch tonight, though keeping him away from a mound may be the best strategy for the Pirates if they want to win baseball games.
Sanchez failed to retire a batter in his start last night. He served up back-to-back homers to Matt Carpenter and Carlos Beltran and a single to Matt Holliday before he threw near the head of Craig and was ejected by home plate umpire Tim Timmons. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle came out to argue the decision and was also given the heave-ho. You can watch video of the incident here.
Sanchez has allowed 16 runs on 21 hits and five walks over just 11 1/3 innings of work this season. The 30-year-old has an eye-popping 8.76 ERA in 19 starts dating back to the start of last season.


When it comes to links, answers to questions such as, Who should I link to? How many links should I allow on a page? What anchor text should I use? Will the links cause a penalty?, and so on, often create dilemmas for webmasters.
These are valid questions to ask yourself before building external links on your home page and building external links on inner pages of your site. This is because there are quite a number of risks associated with linking to a third-party site. When you plan for internal linking, however, you can relax; you are free from any risk. Matt Cutts (previously a senior engineer at Google) stated this in a video about internal linking having no negative effects on site rankings back in 2013.
External links are those links where your site links to a third-party website on a different domain.
There are two sub-types of these links, inbound and outbound links. Inbound links represent links coming in from other websites, and outbound links which are those linking out to other websites.
Inbound links are the most difficult to achieve, while outbound links are completely under your control.
Internal links are also completely under your control – this is where you link pages within your own domain or sub-domain. There are inbound and outbound sub-types in internal linking too, but since it is all within the same domain there is no point in classifying them.
Examples of internal links can be found at the top of this blog post where I have linked the following anchor texts internally: building external links on your home page and building external links on inner pages_. Meanwhile, the anchor text _internal linking having no negative effects on site rankings links externally.
Do not underestimate the power of internal linking. Your site acquires link juice from internal linking in the same manner that you receive link juice from external sites via linking. For instance, generally the home page of a site is the one that has maximum link juice and page authority. When you point a link from the home page to an inner page, a part of the home page's link juice flows into the inner page, giving it greater authority, and making it more likely to show in SERPs.
You can read more about the flow of link juice in our SEO Guide to Link Juice. You can also learn more about the mathematical side in this article by SearchEngineWatch.com entitled Internal Linking to Promote Keyword Clusters.
This may be the single most important role of internal linking, because it is user-oriented.
If you watch the Matt Cutts video I've linked to above and read between the lines where he comments on whether too many internal links can harm the site's ranking: "_typically not, but it's not a hard no", _we can gather that the goal is to keep your pages and links relevant to the user. As long as your aim of internal linking is to properly guide your site visitor on the website, you are risk free.
Navigation is necessity on a website, and it is done via internal linking.
Among all these internal linking opportunities, great importance should be placed on links found in the body text. These links are good for navigation, and they are seen as more significant than other types of links in the eyes of search engine crawlers because they are typically placed there for the interest of the reader. The other types of links are primarily for navigation and must be structured properly. If there is disconnect within the internal linking structure (broken links, duplicate links or error pages) the flow of link juice is interrupted. It can also affect the indexing of internal pages on the site, as pages with no links pointing in (known as orphaned pages) may not be found by crawlers.
For further reading, I recommend this post that explains how to plan your internal linking structure for on-site optimization.
Since internal linking is 100 percent under your control, it is easier to manage the anchor-text keywords you target. Link to pages with long-tail keywords, like I have done throughout most of this post.
Track popular keywords that bring traffic to your website via Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and use these keywords as anchor text for internal links to further optimize the pages for your targeted keywords.
There may be several causes for high bounce rates on any given site. A good internal linking structure is one way of reducing the bounce rate on your site. If you have engaged your audience with great content on your page, they will likely also follow the links you recommend for further reading. This will increase the length of stay on your site (when the links are internal). A lower bounce rate sends a positive signal to search robots about the quality and user-friendliness of your site.
There is no reason to nofollow your internal links as the link juice is being shared within your own domain.
Watch this Matt Cutts video for more information on not using rel="nofollow" on internal links.
I do not know how well these work. They may indeed make things easier but automation will never give you the high-quality navigation that you can achieve manually. For this reason I would not recommend them.
If you are not able to link some of your inner pages via your content's body text you can use related-post linking or popular-post linking sections on every page of your site.
If your site is on WordPress, here is a useful article listing Related-Post WordPress Plugins for Beginners.
Make sure that all the links within your site point to pages that are relevant to the topic on the parent page (where your internal link initiates). Relevancy is important both from SEO and usability points of view when it comes to internal linking.
There is a wealth of information about your internal links on Google Search Console. You can see the number of internal links on a particular page by going to Google Search Console> Search Traffic> Internal Links. _You can also determine what the most linked-to web pages are on your site and link these to newer, relevant pages that need some link juice. To access this information go to _Google Search Console> Search Traffic> Links to Your Site.
We would love to hear suggestions and comments on what type of internal linking strategy you have on your site: How often do you check and update your internal links? Do you link to internal pages manually or use automated online tools to do so? Have you noticed higher SERP rankings of your internal pages after updating your internal links?


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Special Issue on: "Realigning the Innovation-Entrepreneurship Interface"
True entrepreneurship is the essence of economic development, but it cannot exist without innovation. Innovation plays an important role in creating an environment for sustainable entrepreneurship. Both concepts foster interactions between academia and industry for sharing of ideas and experiences and for developing new technology in order to ensure skills and value transfer to the end-users.
While this blend between entrepreneurship and innovation is achievable at both the corporate enterprise and the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) levels, there are some indications that the cocktail has become poisonous and too dangerous for consumption. This is largely based on the recent practices of enterprises' stifling innovation at the altar of entrepreneurship and vice versa. The question now is whether the definition of entrepreneurship can be complete without reference to innovation and vice versa.
The aim of this special issue is to provide a common platform for researchers, scholars and practitioners to address those issues relating to perceived gaps between innovation and entrepreneurship. Manuscripts based on entrepreneurship, innovation and/or a mixture of both concepts are particularly suitable for this issue, so are the comparative studies conducted in developing and/or emerging countries.


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Eagan, Minnesota
Title: Eagan, Minnesota
Subject: Mike Maguire, Northwest Airlines, List of colleges and universities in Minnesota, Muskegon Lumberjacks, Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey
City of Eagan
The 1914 Town Hall near the Police Station
Location of the city of Eagan
within Dakota County, Minnesota
Patrick Eagan
Mike Maguire
33.43 sq mi (86.58 km2)
• Estimate (2013)[3]
2,063.2/sq mi (796.6/km2)
• Demonym
Eaganite
www.ci.eagan.mn.us
Eagan is a city south of Saint Paul in Dakota County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. Eagan and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis–St. Paul, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. The population of Eagan was 64,206 at the 2010 census and currently ranks as Minnesota's 11th largest city.[5]
Originally a rural Irish farming community and "Onion Capital of the United States",[6] Eagan became the eighth largest Minnesota city in the 2000 Census. The largest growth in Eagan took place following the relocation and expansion of Highway 77 along with the construction of the new six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) over the Minnesota River in 1980 and also the completion of the final Interstate 35E freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110 in Mendota Heights to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville in the mid-1980s. Its northern border is primarily along Interstate 494. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs primarily along Minnesota State Highway 3. The western border runs primarily along the South bank of Minnesota River. Currently the fourth largest suburb in the metro area, Eagan is predominantly a commuter town of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul.[7] The city's influence in the region grew when the companies Northwest Airlines (now Delta Air Lines) and Thomson West (now Thomson Reuters) established their headquarters. In 2012, Eagan was ranked as the fourteenth best place in the United States to live by Money Magazine.[8]
5.1 Top employers
6 Notability
6.1 Notable people
7.1 Colleges and universities
7.2 Primary and secondary schools
7.2.1 Public schools
7.2.1.1 High schools
7.2.1.2 Middle schools
7.2.1.3 Elementary schools
7.2.2 Private schools
7.3 Public libraries
8 Gallery of images
Eagan was named for Patrick Eagan who was the first chairman of the town board of supervisors. Patrick Eagan tamed a 220-acre (0.89 km2) parcel of land near the present-day town hall. Eagan (born 1811) and his wife Margaret Twohy (born 1816), emigrated from Tipperary, Ireland to Troy, New York where they married in 1843. They arrived in Mendota around 1853-1854, before settling in the Eagan area.[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.43 square miles (86.58 km2), of which 31.12 square miles (80.60 km2) is land and 2.31 square miles (5.98 km2) is water.[1]
Interstate Highway 35E, Interstate Highway 494, Minnesota Highways 13, 55, 77, and 149 are six of the main routes in Eagan.
The Eagan Core Greenway is an ongoing-project to preserve Eagan's environmentally-sensitive green space, with particular emphasis on Patrick Eagan Park and a two-mile (3 km) greenway connecting the park with Lebanon Hills Regional Park.[10]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 64,206 people, 25,249 households, and 16,884 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,063.2 inhabitants per square mile (796.6/km2). There were 26,414 housing units at an average density of 848.8 per square mile (327.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% White, 5.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 7.9% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.
There were 25,249 households of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 63,557 people, 23,773 households, and 16,427 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,967.6 people per square mile (759.3/km²). There were 24,390 housing units at an average density of 755.1 per square mile (291.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.03% White, 3.41% African American, 0.26% Native American, 5.31% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.
There were 23,773 households out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
According to the 2000 census, median household income was $67,388.[13] Males had a median income of $52,029 versus $35,641 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,167. About 1.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
Eagan's municipal government is a Type A Statutory City, which provides for a council size of 5 members, one of whom is the mayor. Eagan's Mayor since 2007 has been Mike Maguire (3rd term as Mayor, council member since 2003, seat up again in 2018).
The Council members are:
Paul Bakken (4th non-consecutive term, 1997 and since 2007, seat up again in 2018)
Gary Hansen (3rd term, since 2009 special election, seat up again in 2018)
Cyndee Fields (4th term, since 2001 seat up again in 2016)
Meg Tilley (4th term, since 2001, seat up again in 2016)
In general, city government is non-partisan. Candidates need not be (and usually aren't) selected or endorsed by political parties, and no such endorsement appears on the ballot by state law. All five council seats including the mayor are elected at-large in a general election every four years. Terms are staggered with two council members being elected one election cycle, while the remaining two seats and the mayor are elected two years later. The non-mayoral seats are elected in pairs giving voters the chance to vote for up to two candidates on the same question. If necessary, races are narrowed down during a primary election.
As a part of Dakota County, Eagan's northern and western precincts (1-7, 9-12) join with regions northward to form the Third District on the County Commission. It has been represented by former Eagan Mayor Thomas Egan since 2005. The southern and eastern portions of the city (precincts 8, 13-17) are joined by regions south and east to form the Fourth District of the County Commission which has been represented by Nancy Schouweiler since 1999. County commissioners serve four-year terms.
Eagan is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, and has been represented by John Kline (R) since 2003.
Since redistricting last occurred in 2012, Eagan straddles two Minnesota State Senate districts. Sixteen out of seventeen Eagan precincts are joined with five precincts in neighboring Burnsville to form Senate District 51. District 51 is currently represented by Senator Jim Carlson (DFL). Eagan's northern-most precinct is a part of Senate District 52, represented by Senator James Metzen (DFL), who was first elected to the State House in 1974.
In the Minnesota House of Representatives, each Senate District is divided into an "A" and a "B" side. The western half of District 51 makes up House District 51A, which is represented by Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL). The eastern half of District 51 makes up House District 51B, which is currently represented by Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL). Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL) represents precinct one as part of House District 52B.
Eagan is home to Minnesota's 38th and former Governor Tim Pawlenty (R), 2003–2011, who previously represented Eagan in the Minnesota House, and on the city council. Former mayor Patricia Anderson (R) also served as the 17th State Auditor from 2003-2007.
Recently there have been two city questions that have gone to the ballot for city residents to vote for. In 2008, the citizens voted 53% to 47% to allow for private development of a defunct golf course instead of having the City purchase the land for future public development or open space. In 2004 and in 2007, voters were presented with plans drafted by an established Charter Commission calling for the city to scrap its current governing structure as a statutory city and adopt a new home-rule city charter. The measure failed 80% to 20% in 2004 and 91% to 9% in 2007. The Charter Commission was dissolved on June 18, 2008.
Eagan lies in Minnesota's First Judicial District.
Northwest Airlines headquarters in Eagan
Mesaba Airlines (closed December 26, 2011),[14][15] Regional Elite Airline Services,[16] Universal Cooperatives and Buffets, Inc. are headquartered in Eagan.[17]
Northwest Airlines had its headquarters in Eagan.[18][19] After Northwest merged with Delta, the Northwest headquarters was disestablished. Todd Klingel, president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said that losing Northwest, a Fortune 500 company, would be "certainly a blow." He added, "But it's been expected for so long. Let's get on with it. The key is what can we do to minimize the loss to Minnesota."[20] Northwest Airlines employed around 1,830 people at the time of its merger with Delta.[21][22]
Eagan is home to businesses such as the legal publisher West, (part of Thomson Reuters[23] (7,350 employees), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (3,900 employees) and Coca-Cola's Midwest bottling facility (900 employees).[13] The sparsely populated northern portions of the city, being convenient to freeways and MSP Airport, are also home to a number of warehouses and distribution centers including Minnesota's largest UPS hub with 1400 employees.[13]
According to Eagan's 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[24] the top employers in the city are:
1 Thomson Reuters (formerly West) 7,700
2 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota 3,250
3 United States Postal Service 2,000 (estimated)
4 Ecolab 1,500
5 United Parcel Service 1,400
6 Coca-Cola Refreshments 800
7 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 700
8 Prime Therapeutics 650
9 Argosy University 425
10 Dart Transit 410
Eagan was also infamously visited by the "20th hijacker" of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Zacarias Moussaoui, prior to the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Moussaoui attempted to complete flight training school, but was ultimately refused service by local resident Tim Nelson.
Mary Anderson, former First Lady of Minnesota and District Judge
Doron Jensen, founder of Timber Lodge Steakhouse
Tim Pawlenty, former Governor of Minnesota
Mike Schneider, professional poker player
Eagan is served by three school districts: Independent School District 191, Independent School District 196, & Independent School District 197. Some students, however, choose to attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.[25]
Burnsville High School (191)†
Eagan High School (196)
Eastview High School (196)†
Henry Sibley High School (197)†
School of Environmental Studies (196)†
Blackhawk Middle School (196)
Dakota Hills Middle School (196)
Falcon Ridge Middle School (196)†
Friendly Hills Middle School (197)†
Metcalf Junior High School (191)†
Deerwood Elementary School (196)
Glacier Hills Elementary School (196)
Northview Elementary School (196)
Oak Ridge Elementary School (196)
Pilot Knob Elementary School (197)
Pinewood Community School (196)
Rahn Elementary School (191)
Red Pine Elementary School (196)
Rosemount Elementary School (196)
Sioux Trail Elementary School† (191)
Thomas Lake Elementary School (196)
William Byrne Elementary School† (191) (in Burnsville, Minnesota)
Woodland Elementary School (196)
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
† Denotes schools located outside of Eagan with attendance boundaries that cover part of the city.
Faithful Shepard Catholic School
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
Trinity at River Ridge
Wescott Library
The Dakota County Library operates the Wescott Library in Eagan.[26] The library houses the headquarters of Dakota County Library.[27][28]
Modern City Hall Building
Cascade Bay
Civic Arena
H. Timothy ("Tim") Vakoc – former associate pastor of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, in Eagan, and the first U.S. military chaplain to die from wounds received in the Iraq War.
Nicholas David, American Soul singer and 3rd place finalist on NBC's The Voice.
^ Eagan Real Estate and Community Information. Dakotacountyproperties.com (2011-06-06). Retrieved on 2013-08-16.
^ Best Places to Live 2012 - Top 100: 1-25 – Money Magazine. Money.cnn.com (2012-08-20). Retrieved on 2013-08-16.
^ a b c [1]
^ Fargo, ND. Inforum (2011-10-22). Retrieved on 2013-08-16.
^ "General Office." Mesaba Airlines. Retrieved on May 19, 2009. "Mesaba Airlines 1000 Blue Gentian Rd. Suite 200 Eagan, Minnesota 55121"
^ "Important Notice from Regional Elite Airline Services About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare." Regional Elite Airline Services. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "1000 Blue Gentian Rd, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55121]"
^ "Whadja Think?" Buffets. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.
^ "NWA pilots threaten to oppose merger." Minnesota Public Radio. April 14, 2008. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.
^ "creditapp.pdf." Northwest Airlines. Retrieved on May 18, 2009.
^ Chapman, Dan. "In Minnesota, opposition, resignation to merger." Cox News Service at Atlanta Journal Constitution. Wednesday April 16, 2008. Retrieved on September 16, 2009.
^ "Eagan, Minnesota at a Glance." City of Eagan. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.
^ "General Office." Mesaba Airlines. Retrieved on May 19, 2009.
^ Shibboleth Authentication Request. Proquest.umi.com.ezproxy.lib.uwm.edu. Retrieved on 2013-08-16.
^ City of Eagan CAFR
^ "Wescott Library (Eagan)." Dakota County Library. Retrieved on October 3, 2010.
^ "Departments." County of Dakota. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "Library Administration & Support Services Administrative Offices Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Rd Eagan MN 55123-1029"
^ "Library Administration & Support Services." County of Dakota. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "Library Administration & Support Services Ken Behringer, Director Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Rd Eagan MN 55123-1029."
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Q: How can we identify if a method belongs to an abstract class or an interface? How can we identify whether a particular method belongs to an abstract class or an interface? Is there any way to identify it or not?

A: The only valid answer on this question should be:
You do not want to know that. If you need to know that, there is something wrong with your classes design.
But nevertheless you can do it via reflection for interfaces at least.
Be careful with your first try, because this will return false, even if it is declared in an interface of the class. (See example below)
TestImpl.class.getMethod("test").getDeclaringClass().isInterface(); // false

You will need to do more reflection magic to get the correct result like this:
public class ReflectionTest {

interface Test {
    void test();
}

class TestImpl implements Test {

    @Override
    public void test() {
    }

}

private static boolean isInterfaceMethod(Class clazz, String methodName) throws NoSuchMethodException, SecurityException {
    for (Class interfaze : clazz.getMethod(methodName).getDeclaringClass().getInterfaces()) {
        for (Method method : interfaze.getMethods()) {
            if (method.getName().equals(methodName)) {
                return true;
            }
        }
    }

    return false;
}

public static void main(String[] args) throws NoSuchMethodException, SecurityException {
        System.out.println(isInterfaceMethod(TestImpl.class, "test")); // true
    }
}

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SPOT offers Pet Microchipping for only $18.
What is Microchipping and what are the benefits?
It is a permanent method of identification.
It is fairly painless for your pet. The microchip is small and is injected with a needle similar to that of a vaccination.
There is a less chance that someone will steal your pet and get away with it.
Microchips help identify your pet. If your pet is lost and ends up at an animal shelter, your pet can be easily identified and returned to you.
Identification information can be easily updated since the information is kept on a database, it is a simple matter to update your contact information whenever you move or change phone numbers.
There have been numerous cases where collars and tags have been lost, but because of microchipping animals have been returned to their owners from ten miles to across the country.
Registered microchips give lost pets the best chance of returning home. The statistics indicate that missing pets rarely make it home.
Only about 22 percent of lost dogs that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families. However, the return-to-owner rate for microchipped dogs was over 52 percent (a 238 percent increase!).
Less than 2 percent of lost cats that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families. The return-to-owner rate for microchipped cats was dramatically higher at over 38 percent (more than 2000 percent better!).
Enter the pet microchip — a simple, elegant product of our high-tech age. No bigger than a grain of rice and less costly than a month's supply of pet food, a pet microchip and enrollment in a pet recovery database brings lost pets home and provides peace of mind that your beloved companion will never wander unknown.
Veterinarians encourage microchipping. And with good reason – microchipping substantially increases the likelihood of a pet returning home by offering secure, reliable, unique and permanent identification.


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The Half-hour Hitbox: May 2014
Well, it's not been a busy month of videogame-based blogging, and there are reasons for that. It's not for a lack of content or even potential content; I'm continuing to play games, as you'll still see below. It's just been harder to concentrate on putting my thoughts together. Distractions, decisions, determined dates dancing in the distance. Yes, I love alliteration–why do you ask? You could blame dayjobbery stress, but there's more to this story than that. Unfortunately, I'm not sure when I'll get to tell it. I hope you'll continue to stick by me, even if content on Grinding Down is more sporadic than usual.
On the flippy-flip side, I've at least been making a dent in my goal to draw a comic for every videogame that I beat this year. Just follow the tag, and let me know what you think of 'em.
I finally bit the bullet on this one, seeing as the Game of the Year version for PS3 was only $20 and came with a whale buttload of extra content. Alas, I've not been able to play too much, only getting past the first mission after the prologue part. Dishonored is certainly a game of options; however, I've found the stealth elements very hard to grasp, and was spotted almost instantly in the first mission, which threw off my whole plan. Then I got spotted a few more times trying to sneak in and out of some buildings, grrr. I ended up murdering more guards than I ever planned to, which does bother me. I do like the Blink power, but I might just have to give in and focus on a more aggressive approach than slinking in the shadows.
The Valley Rule
Created by Ryan Carag and Bill Kiley in a single weekend for Ludum Dare 29, The Valley Rule is an extremely impressive puzzle platformer in the same vein as Fez minus all the world turning, and I didn't even have to get very far into it to be able to say that confidently. The story is simple, but enough: you play as a young red-haired girl stuck "beneath the surface" and trying to find a way up. A giant door blocks your path, and you need to collect four Tri-force-shaped crystals to open it. I was only able to gather one before ending up in room that required you to climb up the wall to the right, but not in a traditional manner, and I eventually gave up and fell into the milky water of death below. I highly recommend you check it out regardless of my lackluster wall-climbing skills.
Last month, there was a strange flash sale on the PlayStation Network, offering a bunch of PS1 games for only a dollar each. And some other good deals. But my eyes saw only what they wanted. Naturally, I jumped on this and grabbed a good amount of PS1 goodies, as well as Tokyo Jungle, which I promise to check out one of these dang days. Anyways, I've never actually played anything more than a demo for Spyro the Dragon, and so I was genuinely excited to check in on a franchise that I had missed out on, and with its first impression too. In short, you're a tiny dragon out collecting gems and freeing big dragons from being turned into statues. There's little story and a lot of gems to collect, and it's kid-friendly fun, even if the PS1-era camera rears its ugly head from time to time.
Sid Meier's Civilization V
I bought Civ V–that's what all the cool kids call it, right?–in some Steam sale many moons ago. I even installed it at some point. But I only finally got around to playing a match this month. It's much more detailed and engaging than that other Civilization thing I played on the Xbox 360, but after two hours and change, I still hadn't won. Or lost. Or done altogether poorly or great. Just destroyed some barbarians and built some wonders. I played as Germany, and just did a lot of researching and army-building. This kind of game might all just move too slow for my liking, when you really break it down. I did save my progress so at least I can pop back into the match later, but I might have to be more aggressive to see it to its end.
Made for the most recent Global Game Jam, Iris is described as a "puzzle platformer with a special twist on how to view things." Basically, you control a tiny red-headed girl with the A and D keys moving her left and right, and W for a little hop. Your mouse controls a ball of light that, when placed on top of the world, show an alternative take on things. That toothy monster is now a friendly bunny, safe for you to walk past, so long as the iris light remains on top of it. The game itself is quite short, but packs a good punch, and I could definitely see this mechanic evolving, becoming something more than just a special twist.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Again, for those that don't remember, I'll play any LOTR-related videogame. No, really, I will. Here is proof; heck, I even bought Aragorn's Quest a second time for the Nintendo DS to see if it was any different from the PlayStation 2 version. Spoilers: it's not. Well, I don't even have the case/manual for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, as I bought it at GameStop some time ago, and it only came in those yellow sleeves. Interestingly enough, the game starts terribly slow and mundane, but I really enjoyed running around Hobbiton doing small tasks for friends and putting everything in order for Bag End before it is off to Rivendell for Frodo Baggins. Alas, there's a badly done "sneak past the Black Riders" part that currently has me roadblock. The game is supposed to be an action hack-n-slash, but I've yet to hit a single thing with Frodo's stick. Hmm.
Transistor is the big game of the month, for sure. I just wish I had more time to devote to it, and, unfortunately, unlike Bastion, it is not captivating me enough to want to just sacrifice everything else around me for it. I mean, I really love the art style and atmosphere, but the story is unclear–only about an hour or so in, but c'mon, I should at least have a coherent idea of why Red is doing this or that other than just videogame–and the combat, fun in some parts, is difficult and overwhelming. I've been scared to experiment too much with the different nodes and functions. Also, whenever I reach the beach area where you can participate in tests and challenges, the game crashes to desktop. I'm secretly waiting on a patch to hopefully fix this.
The Half-hour Hitbox is a new monthly feature for Grinding Down, covering a handful of videogames that I've only gotten to play for less than an hour so far. My hopes in doing this is to remind myself that I played a wee bit of these games at one time or another, and I should hop back into them, if I liked that first bite.
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When the words show its fragility we discover the doubts that remain secret in thought.
and in this women's dialogue that we consider it happens that we coincide with this.
– but … are you listening to me?
Darkness surrounds all of us, but as the wise stumble on a wall, the ignorant remains calm in the center of the room.
for the emotions generated with the body.
certainty of the doubt. We do not know that to do … we will Keep on dancing.


Paul Collingwood marked his England record 171st one-day international cap with his fifth hundred, an unbeaten 105, and Jonathan Trott, his partner in a 162-run stand, added 87.
The consequence was a seven-wicket win with four overs to spare at Centurion on Sunday, leaving Strauss to reflect on the qualities of two in-form players.
Collingwood described his 'perfect and proud' day – and Strauss underlined the well-deserved achievement.
'Whenever there is a player with his temperament, they are always dangerous,' he said.
'They always like the difficult situations – and Colly's played a lot of his best innings for England when our backs have been against the wall.
'Trotty's form on this tour has been exceptional,' added Strauss.
'We had no worries about him opening the batting – he's done it a lot for Warwickshire and is a quality player all round. He's a very determined character – there's no doubt about that.
'He loves batting, genuinely loves it – and allied to that, he's got a very solid technique which is well-suited to the international game.
Collingwood himself confirmed England's previous ODI record cap-holder Alec Stewart has been in touch with congratulations.
'He sent two bottles of bubbly – I drunk them last night,' he joked.
South Africa captain Graeme Smith knows his team are up against it to battle back into this five-match series against opponents who have now beaten them in six successive ODIs.
The absence of the injured Jacques Kallis – officially replaced by Herschelle Gibbs – has hardly helped. But Smith remains optimistic.
As for Kallis' injury, Smith acknowledges its significance.
'It's very big,' he said. 'There's a gap of experience around our group at the moment that needs to be filled.
'When you lose a guy that's played 280-plus one-day internationals and is a world-class all-rounder, it does make life a little bit more difficult.


...so today I'm showing you what my solution was.
I did a bit more reading about overwintering Musa basjoo in colder climates after writing yesterday's post, and although I've always mulched over the pseudostems I've never covered them to protect them from rain or snow. Keeping them dry apparently helps in preventing rot, so I thought I'd give that a try this year.
Knowing that the mulch material (leaves in this case) needed to be dry of course, and since the forecast for yesterday afternoon called for rain, I got out there at lunch and raked!
I collected them in the fencing that will eventually be placed around the bananas, and covered over them with a sheet of plastic.
This was what I was hoping to avoid -- the temporary storage of these leaves until they mulch the bananas -- but it ended up being inevitable.
Until the winds started and blew the cover off that is.
...so the leaves are still nice and dry. Whew!
...so there's no compelling reason for me to keep them around anymore. I might as well just chop them down, mulch and cover them, and start getting accustomed to their absence for the winter.
Funny how Nature ends up making some decisions for us, isn't it?
Love the before and after shot - great visual! We got that same wind/rain combo - it was intense!
Sigh. I was hoping to see a photo of your bananas decorated with Christmas ornaments!


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Huawei officially introduces the Mate 10 Pro to the US market
AndroidGuys News Team
While we are still looking to see what LG and Samsung have in store for 2018, Huawei has officially made its US entrance at CES 2018. Huawei took to the stage during one of the biggest events of the year to announce that the Huawei Mate 10 Pro will be coming to the US.
The Mate 10 Pro was originally introduced to global markets back in October of last year, but the company was waiting for CES to officially bring the device to the US. This move is extremely similar to the schedule that Huawei followed with the Huawei Mate 9 lineup, which arrived in the US after CES 2017.
When it comes to the specs, the Mate 10 Pro features a 6-inch OLED display, which features a "FullView" resolution of 2160 x 1080. Powering the device is Huawei's own Kirin 970 chipset which has been coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
As for the cameras, Huawei has included a standard 8MP selfie camera which features an aperture of f/2.0. Moving to the rear, we have a dual camera setup with a primary 16MP sensor and a secondary 20MP Monochrome sensor, both of which have an aperture of f/1.6.
Finally, the Mate 10 Pro features an amazing 4,000mAh battery equipped with Huawei's SuperCharge quick charge technology. The device also is IP67 water and dust resistant, and comes with Android 8.0 Oreo along with Huawei's EMUI software overlay.
Unfortunately, the company was expected to make partnership announcements with the likes of AT&T and Verizon, but AT&T has reportedly backed out of those plans and Verizon is expected to do the same. While Huawei will continue to attempt to create partnerships with US carriers, the company will offer the Mate 10 Pro, unlocked, through these retailers:
Microsoft (really?)
Pricing for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro will start at $799, with pre-orders beginning on February 4th. The device will officially become available on February 17th, and Huawei is also offering a $150 gift card with each purchase.
For those who are willing to drop a bit more cash, Huawei will bring the Mate 10 Porsche Design to the US market on February 18th. This device is a special edition model and will be priced at just $1,225.
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Where can I buy an unlocked phone?


Ski racing is a very expensive sport, especially in these harsh economic times. It also requires lots of hard work, work that I am 100% willing to put in by working hard at my grades (I have been all 4.0's since 8th grade), training my mind and body, working out (I lift weights 5 days a week), being responsible, going to bed early, etc... And if I don't put effort into skiing then consequentially, my parents won't pay for it. The only way I was able to train as much as I did at Mt. Hood this summer was by my Dad being the camp cook at four of the five camps I attended! After all the camps I was at I cleaned the dorm house before the next camp arrived. That made them either free or cheap and I didn't take it for granted; I put my all into every day up on the hill and I sure hope the coaches noticed that because I don't take them for granted.
Next year, I move into FIS (Federation of International Skiing) which makes skis, boots, travel, and entry fees twice as expensive.
Ski racing is a team sport and without the team, the athlete will go nowhere. Besides my parents, the other HUGE player in my team is the FVSEF (Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation), that is the non-profit organization that makes the race team on Whitefish Mountain possible, Thank you FVSEF!!!