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Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation
The Nordic countries have ambitious climate goals towards 2050. These projects aim to promote green economic growth, sustainability and competitiveness
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The Nordic countries have committed themselves to ambitious climate goals towards 2050 in terms of developing energy efficient and low-carbon societies. To achieve these goals, we need extensive green transitions in all areas of the Nordic societies and economies. We need to promote green economic growth, sustainability and competitiveness both in the public and private sector.
The Nordic countries are home to excellent research and consistently rank among the best when it comes to innovation. This makes the region well-positioned to develop innovative solutions and policy advice to meet the opportunities and challenges of reaching the Nordic climate goals.
NordForsk, Nordic Innovation and Nordic Energy Research, the main financiers of cooperative research and innovation in the Nordic countries, have therefore together launched this research and innovation programme. The call received tremendous interest with 113 applications in total.
Due to the wide scope of the call, the reviewers have considered applications covering a very wide range: Solar energy, wind energy, bio-refining, efficient use of resources from food production, mining, low-carbon approaches to metallurgy, integrated and lean production methods, innovative ways to use biomass resources both for materials and societal changes to enable green growth and competitiveness in Nordic countries to name a few. We were unfortunately only able to support a fraction of all these high-quality projects.
The total budget for the programme is 78 MNOK.
See summaries of the six funded projects below.
High-value Products from Lignin
Using lignin as an alternate renewable material source.
Lignin is a side stream component that is available in large quantities from industrial wood refining processes. The objective of the project is to develop technologies to use lignin as an alternative renewable material source in selected high value applications, optimally aiming at reduced production costs while simultaneously improved material properties.
Various types of lignins will be studied as raw materials. In addition to chemical modifications, physical methods will be developed and applied to induce desired properties, such as surface superhydrophobicity. Three potential end uses are envisaged:
Multifunctional metal coatings: Lignin-containing metal coatings aim at protection against biofouling, water frictional resistance, corrosion and icing in demanding environments, such as marine applications.
Ultra-pure biogas: Regenerable adsorbent materials with high adsorption capacity and efficiency based on metal-lignin composites will enable the use of biogas e.g. for fuel cell power plants that have strict purity requirements.
Functional films: Biomedical applications require materials with anti-microbial, cell friendly, biodegradable and biocompatible properties that can be produced in film form. Similar materials can be used for edible food packages. Lignin will be studied as a functional component in such applications.
Despite of this wide range of studied applications, many of the them have similar material property requirements and thus a generic lignin modification study will be performed that serves the whole project.
Project lead: Tarja Tamminen, VTT, Finland
Orlando Rojas, Aalto University, Finland
Anders Feilberg Aarhus University, Denmark
Gunnar Henriksson, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
New Nordic Ways to Green Growth (NOWAGG)
Strengthening the foundation for technological green growth innovation policy.
How to upscale and finance innovative low-carbon and resource-efficient technologies is essential to green growth. Nordic countries are early adopters of novel environmental technologies, and as such serving as a unique laboratory.
This research project will improve the basic understanding needed for policy-making related to promote technological green growth innovations. New types of cooperation between private and public actors could be a key enabler. The project will aim to identify key bottlenecks and options for improvement in existing governance arrangements. The availability of venture capital is essential for investments in new technologies. Reducing risk will be illustrated by experiences from a range of case studies of recent Nordic environmental technologies.
Green growth may offer an opportunity for otherwise disadvantaged regions to revitalise their trades and industries by switching to more low-carbon bio-based resources, creating a potential for offering novel, high-value commodities.
The output from this project can be used in both the Nordic countries and globally to promote green growth. Experiences from Nordic countries are much needed for a timely de-carbonisation internationally.
Project lead: Mikael Skou Andersen, Aarhus University, Denmark
Annica Kronsell, Lund University, Sweden
Jon Birger Skjærseth, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway
Patrick Søderholm, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
Tuula Teräväinen-Litardo, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Where Does the Green Economy Grow? The Geography of Nordic Sustainability Transitions
Investigating the conditions for green growth.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to greening the growth path of an economy as this depends on place-based policy and institutional settings, level of development, resource endowments and particular environmental pressure points. This research proposal addresses the place-based, context-dependent nature of the shift to green growth in the Nordic countries by asking the question: where does the green economy grow? In addressing this question, we foreground the importance of innovation, new industry formation, and radical industry transformation.
The project is based on a mixed methods approach. Quantitative techniques will be applied to analyse the importance of human capital and technological specialisation for the greening of the economy. Qualitative case studies of Nordic regions will focus on the role of institutions and account for the diversity in Nordic regional green pathways.
Participating regions will benefit from a thorough analysis of current green growth processes and the opportunities for further greening. The project in particular seeks to engage pioneering green growth regions in the case study analysis, and a full work package in the project will be focusing on the possibilities for policy-learning between participating regions. An important element here will be to distinguish between those successful practices that can be transferred between regions, and those which are context dependent.
Project lead: Teis Hansen, Lund University, Sweden
Christian R. Østergaard Aalborg University, Denmark
Markku Sotarauta, University of Tampere, Finland
Antje Klitkou, NIFU, Norway
Håkon Finne, SINTEF, Norway
Anne Nygaard Tanner, Lund University, Sweden
CIRCit – Circular Economy Integration in the Nordic Industry for Enhanced Sustainability and Competitiveness
Exploring the Nordic circular economy potential.
Circular economy (CE) is a promising approach towards maximising value by increasing resource productivity, enhancing energy efficiency, lowering resource consumption and decreasing waste. By transitioning to CE, Nordic industry as a whole can pave the way for modern sustainability thinking and establish itself as benchmark in the field, whilst also enhancing its position in the highly competitive international market.
The CIRCit research project will develop science-based tools and approaches, in close collaboration with companies, with the aim of enabling Nordic industry to:
Understand the overall potential for CE implementation.
Investigate and conceptualise circular business models.
Develop circular products, services and solutions, based on multiple life cycles and energy efficiency.
Support the operation of circular products, services and solutions by introducing intelligent assets.
Close the loop of materials through remanufacturing, recycling and reuse.
The tools and approaches developed in CIRCit will be broadly disseminated within the Nordic industry to maximise impact and uptake. CIRCit will contribute to increased efficiency of production and a more effective use of natural resources and energy, leading to increased competitiveness, growth and job creation.
Project lead: Tim C. McAloone, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Denmark
Anna-Karin Jörnbrink, Swerea, Sweden
Pekka Abrahamson, NTNU, Norway
Sigurdur Kridtjansdottir, Innovation Center Iceland, Iceland
Carina Wiik, Federation of Technology Industries in Finland, Finland
Feather2Feed
Developing a way to use feather as an alternative source of feed.
The challenge addressed by the project is the implementation of improved circular bioeconomy in the global chicken industry. With an increasing world population and mean income, there is a growing demand for proteins from meat. Alternative sources for feed ingredients are needed, preferably derived from by-products from local sources using mild processing conditions. Feather waste, a globally abundant by-product-derived nutritional protein-rich feed source, is an excellent choice.
The final goal of Feather2Feed is to present a market ready technology, where a colourless feather hydrolysate of high digestibility and nutritional value, is ready for industrial scale production at the end of the project period. This is achieved by using a new and radical combination of technologies.
The project will represent a stellar example of collaboration between Nordic SMEs and a state/private research institution, with representation from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Since the technology in question has applications both in the Nordic countries and globally, given the size of the poultry industry and potential access to other protein rich side streams, the project will be a showcase of innovative Nordic technology solving a global waste problem and satisfying a need for improved protein rich animal feeds.
The added value on a practical basis will be the creation of employment and growth opportunities in the Nordic region related to the roll-out of the technology, but also across the globe as most growth opportunities will be export orientated.
Project leader:
Nofima, Norway
Low Temperature Plasma for Chemical Production
A new way to extract high-value chemicals from lignin.
The project will use low temperature plasma to utilise valuable chemicals from low value bio-based feeds. Lignin is a waste material from wood processes when cellulose and hemicellulose have been extracted. Lignin is a very large molecule that contains interesting chemical structures and aromatics.
The project consortium aims to develop a process, based on low temperature plasma that will be able to decompose lignin into valuable chemicals, which can enable a production of bio-based chemicals at a price level that is comparable to today's cost. The consortium will also focus on utilising possible waste from this process to produce synthesis gas (hydrogen and carbon monoxide) which also is a valuable feedstock for production of chemicals, and to examine if the technology can be used on black liquor.
The application is focusing on using a resource that is present in large quantities in the Nordic countries. If successful, the project may be able to increase the value string for companies operating in this region – forestry, paper mills, and chemical companies that will be able to produce competitive bio-based chemicals. The technologies involving bio-based chemicals have a strong foundation in these countries being in the forefront of the development of bio technologies replacing traditional feedstocks typically based on crude oil and other fossil fuels.
There is also a large export potential as lignin and bio-based chemicals is not solely related to the Nordic countries. There is a demand for these chemicals in other parts of the world and the demand is increasing as new technologies make it possible to develop alternative production routes.
University of Uppsala, Sweden
Haldor Topsøe, Denmark
Perstrop AB, Sweden
N2 Applied, Norway
The joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme
Sustainable Energy Systems 2050
Energy & Transport Programme
Top-level Research Initiative: Sustainable Biofuels
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I'm looking for a comprehensive list of all the books and seforim that would be sold at a Judaica store or a seforim store. I tried contacting a store but they didn't seem to have one. Does anyone have an idea of where I can get them?
This part is a stretch: but does anyone know of a way to know which ones sell more than others also?
Like if I'd want to open a Seforim store and I wanted to make sure I was stocked with the right books, and the right amount of the popular books. Can anyone please point me in the right direction?
Lehmanns have 12955 miscellaneous seforim and 1166 published by 'Oz VeHadar'. That doesn't count over 4000 in English.
I cannot help on popularity.
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Last month, disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar got a sentence of 40-175 years for abusing more than 140 girls and young women over the course of two decades.
The court heard searing testimony from many of his victims, but at least one was initially forced to remain silent.
Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney was bound by the terms of a non-disclosure agreement signed as part of financial settlement with USA Gymnastics that prevented her from publicly accusing Nassar of sexual abuse.
Just what are the limits of such agreements? And when used to conceal criminal behavior, are they even enforceable?
Wendy Netter Epstein, associate professor at DePaul University College of Law, says that the problem with using non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements in cases involving sexual harassment or abuse is that one party tends to have more bargaining power than the other.
"So the perception in a lot of these cases is that the 'choice' to have it be confidential is generally a choice that is made by the accused and not the accuser," Epstein said.
That would appear to have been the case when USA Gymnastics had Maroney sign a confidentiality agreement.
In the wake of the conviction of Larry Nassar and the numerous allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein, public opinion is shifting on the use of confidentiality agreements.
Epstein says that if you had asked lawyers six months ago if a non-disclosure agreement to cover up sexual harassment or abuse would be enforceable, many would have said yes. But in the wake of the conviction of Nassar and the numerous allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein, public opinion is shifting on the use of confidentiality agreements.
"There has been a significant turn of the tide in terms of public opinion that makes (lawyers) a lot less confident right now that a court that was actually faced with this question would find it to be enforceable," Epstein said.
She notes that one possibility is that states may opt to rein in the use of NDAs.
"This is a matter largely of state law. California, for example, has a statute that prohibits non-disclosure agreements when the facts of the claim could be charged in a criminal proceeding, things like a sexual felony offence or an act of childhood sexual abuse, something like that," she said.
But Epstein notes that sometimes it may be in the interest of both the accused and the accuser to keeps things under wraps.
Epstein joins Brandis Friedman to discuss the limits of non-disclosure agreements.
Feb. 12: After 20 years, Kevin Quinn is "no longer an employee of any of my political committees" given "inappropriate conduct," House Speaker Michael Madigan announced in a statement Monday.
Jan. 23: A controversial article about a sexual encounter: some say it was just a bad date. Others describe it as sexual assault. In the era of #MeToo, is there a gray area relating to sexual conduct and consent?
Jan. 4: "It's a struggle every day," a current Ford employee says. As Chicago Ford plants once again grapple with accusations of sexual harassment, we speak with two women about what it's like to work there.


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OUR TEAM & KEY OPINION LEADERS
Captain Vivek (Bonnie) Bhasin (Director) :A passionate practioner of Good Health.
Global Master Mariner - lived, worked, travelled through 115 countries, speaking five languages including Swedish and Spanish.Soft Skills and Etiquette expert, Fashionaista, Radio Presenter, Theatre artist, writer and poet. He loves the Hard Rock genre and looks for bands from across the planet. He believes in good clean healthy living and strives to make a difference to persons who have low levels of income
Vivek studied at Bishop Cotton School, Simla and is an active member in the Old Cottonians alumni.
Captain Sharat Bhasin (Director) :A passionate practioner of Good Health.
Global Master Mariner -travelled and worked through 75 countries, speaking three languages, A Master Chef, Sommelier, Sportsman in Tennis, Golf and Badminton. Sharat studied at Bishop Cotton School Simla, a keen observer of life, his mission is to bring the best prodcuts to Indian Dentists and every Indian when it comes to good oral hygiene.
Reji George: (General Manager)
A veteran in the Dental field who has 25 years of experience and knows every Senior Dentist who makes a real difference in India's changing scene.Reji hails from God's Own Country Kerala, the most literate state in India and has dedicated his life to improving the oral hygiene of Indians.
KEY OPINION LEADERS
Dr. Walter Devoto (Italy)
Born in Chiavari, graduated with honours in Dentistry and Dental Prothesis in 1991 at the University of Genoa. Dr. Devoto has worked as a teacher and demonstrator at the University of Genoa in the undergraduate courses of Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis, teaching Pedodoncy and Conservative Dentistry. From 2000-2004 he taught Reconstructive Dentistry in a course of Laser refinement at the same University.From 2005-2006 Lecturer at the University of Madrid, Master of Esthetic Dentistry. From 2005-2009 lecturer at the University of studies in Siena,
Course of Aesthetics and Restorative Dentistry, Professorship of Conservative Dentistry. At the moment he is Lecturer at the International University of Catalona, Barcelona, for a post graduate course in Aesthetic Dentistry,Visiting professor at the "Universitè de la Mediterranee, Marseille" in the course of Refinement of Aesthetic Reconstructive Dentistry. Dr. Devoto is particularly interested in the field of Conservative, Aesthetic Restoration and is the author and co-author of various publications in specialised international journals. As a speaker, he has participated in courses and conferences, both at a national and international level on the subject as well as being speaker, collaborator and demonstrator at most ofthe major European Universities. In addition, Dr. Devoto is the author of one of the chapters of "Le Guide Estetique" by A.Faucher and J.C. Paris, QDT 2003, France, " Odontoiatria Restaurativa", by A.I.C. Elsevier 2009, Italy, "Traumatologia oral" by A. Mendoza, Ergon 2013, Spain, "Endoprotetyka" by M. Zarow, Quintessence 2013, Poland, Co-author of "Layer" by J. Manauta & A. Salat, QDT 2011. Since 1996 he has been a member of the Academy of Operative Dentistry. He has also been an active member of the Italian Academy of Conservative Dentistry since 1998 and an active member of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry since 2002. Founder member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Founder member of Styleitaliano. As well as running his own private surgery in Sestri Levante (GE) and Portofino (GE), he collaborates with prestigious surgeries, specialising in Aesthetic Dentistry through out Europe.
Dr. Angelo Putignano (Italy)
After completing his M.D., Prof. Angelo Putignano received a postgraduate certificate for Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Ancona in Italy. Following this, he became the professor in Restorative Dentistry for Marche Polytechnic University's School of Dentistry. And concurrently, he is the head of the Operative Dentistry and Endodontics department, and Dean for the School of Dental Hygiene at Marche Polytechnic University.Being an active member of both the Italian Society of Operative Dentistry and the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Prof. Putignano has continued to demonstrate excellence within multiple fields of dentistry.
He is also the founding member of the Italian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Prof. Putignano has brought his knowledge to multiple publications, co-authoring such textbooks as Adhesive Dentistry: The Key to Success and Indirect Conservative Restoration of Posterior Teeth. When not lecturing on adhesive and aesthetic restorations or contributing to dental literature, he runs his own private practice limited to Restorative Dentistry in Ancona, Italy.
Dr. Jordi Manauta (Mexico)
Jordi Manauta was born in Mexico City, where he graduated cum laude. in dentistry from UNITEC (Universidad Tecnológica de México) and apprentice of Dr. Miguel Angel Tamés (Mexico) and Dr. Walter Devoto (Italy). He continued his postgraduate studies in Operative and Aesthetics Dentistry Master in UIC (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya) in Barcelona.He is visiting professor in the Siena and Marseille University. He has developed various materials and instruments for aesthetic dentistry and photography in collaboration with international companies.
He is the author of the book Layers (quintessence 2012). Scientific consultant for two European Journals. Author and co-author of many publications in international journals, he is frequently invited as a lecturer on these topics. He is dedicated to his private practice.
Dr. Ajay Juneja (Dubai)
Dr. Ajay Juneja completed his BDS in the year 1995. He then went on to do his MDS from the University of Mumbai which he then completed in the year 1998. From then on he worked as a Senior Resident at the Oral Health Sciences Center, PGIMER till 2001. He taught in a private college for a little more then a year. From 2002 he has been working as a Specialist Prosthodontist in Dubai.He completed a one years masters program at UCLA, USA in2011 and passed with top honors. He has been a winner of 6 awards in the past 4 year, winning each year in different categories of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry at the Middle East and North Africa Esthetic Dentistry(MENA) awards. He has lectured at various national and international conferences and is an opinion leader in the Middle East for some companies.
He currently works at the Dental Studio in Dubai, which is one of the Leading Dental Ceters of the World limiting his practice to restorative, implant and prosthetic dentistry.
Dr Vishal Gupta (Chandigarh)
Dr Vishal completed his graduation in dentistry from Govt. Dental College, Simla in 2001 and then went on to do his M.D.S from AIIMS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in 2004. He has a teaching experience of 12 years and his special fields of interest are Aesthetic dentistry, Orthodontics, Dental Photography, Direct and Indirect restorations and Implantology.He conducts Continuous Dental Education courses on various aspects of Ethetic dentistry with special emphasis on direct composite restorations under the aegis of "Demystifying Dentistry".
He is a certified Style Italiano Level I trainer on Direct Restorative Procedure and has earned a Green Badge from Restorative implant practise excellence, RIPE. for continuous clinical excellence. He has various clinical publications to his credit and has also made a contribution in a book. Besdies dentisty he is also active in sports and is a long distance runner having run various marathons and ultra-marathons. He mainatins a successful clincial practise in Panchkula (Haryana) India. He can be reached at vishaldental.world@gmail.com OR IndiaViking@gmail.com
Dr. Varsha Rao (Bombay)
Dr. Varsha Rao has been in clinical practice for more than16 years and had received extensive training in implant and aesthetic dentistry. She is passionate about restorative dentistry and speaks on the topic of simplifying composites in day to day practice.She has received post graduate certificates from NYU and the Stony brook university.She is a faculty in Aesthetic dentistry fellowship (Eduhub columbia University) and D.Y.Patil University and is the Key opinion leader for the direct restorative line for 3M India.
She is a level one Style Italiano certified trainer for direct restorative procedure. She has lectured all over India on various IDA and other platforms.

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EPD: Man took Xanax, crashes car with baby inside
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – An Evansville man was arrested after a crash with a baby in the car.
Two officers were sent to a single vehicle accident Friday.
Officials said a car hit the median on State Road 62 east of Governor Street.
Officers said they found 21 year old Christian Thomas behind the wheel slumped over and drooling, and that a person who witnessed the accident told dispatch they thought Thomas had seizure.
We're told there was a baby in the car at the time of the crash.
According to a report, Thomas admitted to taking Xanax earlier that day. He was taken to the hospital.
Police said the child was not injured and was released to the mother.
He was arrested for neglect of a dependent and operating a vehicle while under the influence. We're told Thomas did take a drug test and it was sent to the ISP State Lab to be tested.
(This story was originally published on August 10, 2019)
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Below are a selection of the most common frequently asked questions that may help answer your queries on property matters.
How do I get a property valuation?
Conveyancing is the 'act of transfer of title to property, from one person to another'. In essence it is the legal process of buying and selling property.
When should I instruct a solicitor?
It is important to find a solicitor you are happy with while you are in the process of seriously viewing properties, we can make recommendations if you are unsure of whom to approach. By doing this you can then instruct your solicitor as soon as your offer is accepted to then get the buying process underway.
Do I need to redecorate before I sell my home?
It is not essential to redecorate your property before placing it on the market however, if an area is in need of a lick of paint this will appeal to potential buyers.
How should I present my property for sale?
First impressions count, making the presentation of your property critical to a successful sale. Consider addressing any DIY jobs you have been meaning to get done, add a fresh coat of paint where necessary and try to declutter to make rooms appear larger.
The first thing to do id to find out how much your property is worth by obtaining an accurate valuation from Mackenzie Smith. Our experienced and friendly staff deliver accurate valuations every day across the region.
Instruct an estate agent; at Mackenzie Smith we can give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media to find your perfect buyer. When you instruct Mackenzie Smith to sell your property you will automatically benefit from our comprehensive marketing package including: exposure on our website and national property portals, full colour property details, inclusion in local property newspapers, emails to our vast database of potential buyers and features on our social network pages, blog and regular newsletter.
It is then a good idea to get mortgage advice if you need to finance the purchase of your new home.
You will also need to hire a conveyancing solicitor to deal with the legal transfer of property; at Mackenzie Smith we will be able to recommend a suitable solicitor for this purpose.
After conducting viewings of your property we will pass on the offers for your consideration, once you have accepted an offer we will send out acceptance letters, you will need to instruct your solicitor and mortgage company, who we will also liaise with and take your home off the market.
The solicitors will then to searches in preparation for exchange of contracts while the mortgage company with complete the application and conduct their valuation for mortgage loan purposes.
When you exchange contracts with the buyer you become legally committed to selling the property and they are legally committed to buying it from you.
On the set completion date you can all move into your new properties. Completion is when the property changes ownership, you accept payment, and hand over the keys. On the day of completion, the money is transferred and the deeds of the property are transferred between each side's solicitor/conveyancer. Your solicitor/conveyancer will also register the transfer of ownership with the Land Registry.
Although it is not compulsory it is good to look for estate agents who are regulated. At Mackenzie Smith we are pleased to be members of The Property Ombudsmen, The National Association of Estate Agents and The Association of Residential lettings Agents. As qualified professionals, we are pleased to follow their codes of conduct giving you peace of mind and reassurance.
What do I do if I have a complaint about an estate agent?
As members of regulatory bodies we have an effective complaints procedure in place.
Our aim is to offer excellent service, but we know sometimes things can go wrong. If you have any reason at all to complain, we will do our very best to put things right as soon as you get in touch.
Where that's not possible, we will make sure you have the contact details of the person dealing with your complaint.
No matter how you choose to tell us about your complaint, whether it is by phone, in branch, by email or in writing, we will give it our full attention and commitment to resolving it for you.
We will do everything we can to resolve your complaint as soon as we receive it.
Occasionally, for more complex issues, we need more time to investigate your concerns. If this is the case, we will send you an acknowledgement letter outlining the next steps and when you can expect to hear from us. We will keep you updated on the progress throughout our investigation.
Once all the details of the complaint have been investigated, (we may call you for further details) we will issue a 'final response' to your complaint.
The Property Ombudsman allow 15 working days for us to resolve complaints but we will aim to get your complaint resolved well before this deadline.
Mackenzie Smith is a member of the Property Ombudsman, who offer an independent review service. If you are not happy with the resolution we have proposed, you can ask the Property Ombudsman Service to look at your case.
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A chain is a used in reference to the process of buying or selling a house, it is a sequence of linked house purchases, each of which is dependent on the preceding and succeeding purchase.
What is The Property Ombudsman?
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme is designed to reach a resolution of unresolved disputes in full and final settlement. It provides consumers (who may be actual and potential buyers, sellers, landlords, leaseholders, lessees and tenants of property or have been otherwise involved by the actions of an agent) with free and independent redress of complaints relating to acts or omissions of Registered Firms in connection with the sale and/or purchase and/or letting and/or management of property in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The Property Ombudsmen, is a free, fair and independent service for buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords of property in the U.K.
What are the advantages of buying a new home?
New homes are well insulated and include double glazing as standard making them cheaper to run than older homes.
Depending on the point of construction, you can choose almost everything from the colour of the carpet to the type of worktop in the kitchen.
With no onward chain the moving process should be hassle free and for those opting for part-exchange deals there is even less to worry about.
New homes are safer and more secure than older homes. Fire safety is helped by the use of smoke alarms, fire doors, and fire retardant materials. New homes often include security locks, burglar alarms and security lighting as standard.
Most new homes come with a 10 year warranty by Zurich Municipal, the Premier Guarantee or the NHBC.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax charged on all purchases of houses, flats and other land and buildings in the UK over a certain price.
SDLT may also be due if you lease a property.
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What is the first step to selling my home?
If are considering selling your property, the first and most important step to take is to get an accurate valuation. Our experienced and friendly staff deliver accurate valuations every day, across the region. Please follow the link to request a valuation from your nearest office.
Why do I need an estate agent?
It is important to instruct an estate agent for a number of reasons, from having an effective platform from which to market and advertise your property, to benefitting from our expertise in the buying and selling process and effective communication with any possible chain.
Can people just show up at an Open House Event?
As with all our viewings and Open House Events please contact the relevant branch in advance of the viewing, this gives us the opportunity to answer any question you might have and confirm if the property is appropriate for you, and your suitability as a purchaser. We strive to confirm all viewings in advance, to ensure buyers are able to proceed to a property transaction and for the security and peace of mind of our homeowner clients. If a new applicant we have not arranged a time with arrives to look at the property we will ask some qualifying questions and if suitable confirm an available slot during the open day for their accompanied viewing. If we are fully booked we will need to schedule a viewing appointment at an alternative time suitable to the seller. If we are not satisfied the new applicant is a viable buyer they may not be allowed to view the property and further qualification of the applicant will follow.
Do I need to be at the Open House event?
We recommend that the owner of the property is not present during the Open House Event, this helps potential buyers remain objective when they look at the property and helps them picture themselves in the house. Another benefit is that a seller can't become attached or more friendly with one potential purchaser over another which could complicate the decision making process when offers are put forward. Giving your Estate Agent free run of the house also assists in running a smooth and professional Open House Event.
Should I worry about the security of my home?
All viewings are accompanied so there is little opportunity for any security risk, we do however recommend that the house is free from clutter and any small personal belongings of high value are kept in a secure place. Our staff pay careful attention to make sure doors and windows are secure prior to leaving the property and will ask viewers to extend courtesy to protect floors and surfaces.
Do I have to pay for a market appraisal?
No, our expert and friendly staff deliver accurate market appraisals to let you know how much your property is worth in the current market place, across the region free of charge.
How do I sell my land?
Talk to our Land Department, Mackenzie Smith Land Department has been selling land to both Private Clients and Companies covering the area of our office network and beyond for over 22 years. We take great pride in being one of the most experienced and respected Land Agents in the area.
How do I find out what my land is worth?
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Who will conduct viewings on my property?
Viewings will always be conducted by a member of Mackenzie Smith Staff.
If I accept an offer will my property be shown to any other buyers?
No, once an offer is accepted, your property is withdrawn from the market to allow for the legal process of purchase to begin.
On the completion date, which is mutually agreed by yourself and the buyer.
What is Capital Gains Tax and do I have to pay it?
Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the gain or profit you make when you sell, give away or otherwise dispose of something. It applies to assets that you own, such as shares or property. There's a tax-free allowance and some additional reliefs that may reduce your Capital Gains Tax bill. Sometimes you may have no tax to pay.
If you are selling a property that is your main home, you won't have to pay tax on it as long as you satisfy certain conditions. However, if you are selling a property that is not your main home, it is likely you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax.
You can find out more at the HM Revenue & Customs website.
Sold STC and Sold STCM Sold 'Subject to Contract' (STC) means that the homeowner has accepted an offer from a buyer but the paperwork is not yet complete. You can still enquire about a Sold STC property as the sale is not complete until the signed contracts are exchanged.
Why do I need to show my ID before I buy or sell a home?
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 and The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we are legally obliged to verify the identity of the Client through sight of legally recognized photographic identification (e.g. passport, photographic drivers licence) and documentary proof of address.
I want to let my property, where do I start?
Get professional advice from an ARLA agent (Association of Residential Letting Agents). They will advise on rental levels, demand for your property, your legal responsibilities as a landlord and the current legislation that you need to be aware of.
Do I need to tell my mortgage lender that I intend letting out my property?
Yes, as they may impose special conditions in the Tenancy Agreement.
This will depend on how much contact you would like with your tenant and therefore which level of service you need.
What are the additional set up costs?
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) This is a legal requirement and is valid for 10 years.
Do I need to have an electrical inspection?
We recommend a PAT test and a Periodic Electrical Inspection Report to ensure that you are compliant.
How do I know if my furniture complies?
If you are leaving furniture in the property, you must ensure that it complies to The Furniture and Furnishings Regulations. We can advise on this.
Who will conduct viewings on my property and when will they occur?
We will, at a time that will suit you and the prospective tenant.
What reference checks are made on a prospective tenant?
Employment, salary, previous landlord, and we will check to ensure the applicant has no CCJ's (County Court Judgements) against them and that there is no evidence of fraud or serious credit problems.
How much is the tenant's deposit and what happens to it?
Usually the equivalent to six weeks rent as a security deposit, which will be held by us as a 'stakeholder' and registered with the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme).
If you choose a Rent Collect or Fully Managed service we will organise for the tenant to set up a standing order to us on the rent due date. We will then transfer the money to your account minus our commission and any outgoings such as the cost of any repairs. You will receive a statement every month.
Can I protect myself in the event that the rent is not paid?
We can advise you of the insurance provided by the referencing company that will cover you in the event of non payment of rent.
You will need to give the tenant appropriate notice before you can enter the property.
Who will pay the utility bills?
The landlord is responsible while the property is vacant. The inventory clerk will read the utility meters at check-in. The tenant is responsible for all once they have moved in, unless otherwise stated in the tenancy agreement.
The landlord or letting agent gives the tenant notice that they will be visiting the property to check for any potential maintenance issue and to see if the property is being looked after as per the tenancy agreement.
What happens if my tenants want to leave at the end of the tenancy?
In advance, we will contact you both to renew the tenancy. If your tenants wish to vacate we will re market the property within the last two months of the tenancy to secure suitable new tenants. If your tenants wish to stay we will negotiate new terms and draft a new tenancy agreement for your approval and signature.
The TPO (The Property Ombudsman) is an independent body to which landlords can refer any complaint should the agent fail to address it to their satisfaction.
Am I liable to pay tax on my rental income?
All landlords could be liable to pay tax on their rental income. If you reside overseas we will need your exemption certificate from HMRC or we will have a legal obligation to deduct tax at source. Further advice can be found on the HMRC website.
Tenants Set Up fees are £450.00 inc. VAT per property, plus £120 inc VAT should you require a guarantor. Inventory fees are variable depending on the size of the property. For further information please click here.
I need a place to rent, what do I do first?
Prepare a budget. Write down what you spend each month to see how much is left for rent. Bear in mind that there will be a security deposit and inventory check-in charge to pay before you move in. To pass referencing, your salary will need to be 2.5 times the annual rent. So if the rent is £1,000pcm the referencing company will want to see a salary of £30,000 a year to enable them to pass you.
I have seen a property I am interested in, now what?
View the property. If you then want to proceed, email your interest to the agent. Confirm how soon you want to move in, how long you plan to be there and who will be living at the property including any pets. Mention what you do for a living and the reason you are renting, this information can then be passed to the landlord for their consideration. Once your offer has been accepted by the landlord we will ask you to transfer the initial set-up fee to our account and upon receipt we can start the referencing process. If you are looking to move quickly it might be worth contacting your nominated referees and advise them to respond promptly.
The landlord needs to be sure that you won't have any problems paying the rent on a monthly basis and that you will take good care of their property.
Referencing is nothing to worry about. You will be asked by our referencing company to complete an online application form, giving contact details of your employer and previous landlord (if applicable). Checks will be made to confirm your employment and salary, and further checks made to establish if there are any County Court Judgements, Insolvency or Bankruptcy. As part of the referencing process, and to comply with the Right to Rent legislation, we will need to take copies of your photo ID (usually your passport) and a copy of a utility/mobile phone bill from the last three months.
What if there is a problem with my reference?
There may be occasions where tenants don't pass referencing. This could be due to an insufficient salary or a temporary employment contract. This is not uncommon and there are still options for tenants in this position that are worth discussing with your agent.
A guarantor is usually a family member or guardian who agrees to be referenced in exactly the same way as you, who will then be added to the tenancy agreement and responsible for the rent should you fail to pay.
You have an obligation under the terms of the tenancy agreement to look after the property and return it in the same condition that it was in at the start of the tenancy (allowing for fair wear and tear). The deposit is held to ensure that any damages can be corrected at the end of the tenancy.
All deposits must now be registered with an approved Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme, which we do. We will hold the deposit as a 'stakeholder' throughout the tenancy. This means that no deductions can be made from your deposit without your agreement and if you don't agree to the proposed deductions you can refer the case to the TDS who will look at the evidence supplied and make a binding decision.
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract signed by you and the landlord. It sets out in detail what is required from both parties. If you are unclear about any of your responsibilities, it is essential that you get independent advice from the CAB or a solicitor.
What is an inventory check-in? Do I have to attend?
On the day that you move in to your new home you will be met by the inventory clerk who will go through the inventory with you (this is a comprehensive schedule of the condition of the property). It is very important that you attend the inventory check-in if possible as it is your chance to raise any issues that you have about the condition of the property. At the end of your tenancy you will have an inventory check-out and if there is something wrong at check-out that didn't appear on the check-in you might be charged. The inventory clerk will also read the gas and electricity meters and ask you to sign to confirm the accuracy of the report. Keys will then be handed over and you can move in to your new home.
Your landlord or letting agent will regularly schedule visits to the property to ensure maintenance issues are being attended to and that the property is being looked after in line with the tenancy agreement.
The landlord is responsible for maintaining the structure of the property and it is worth checking at the start of the tenancy who you should contact if repairs or maintenance is required. On occasion, this communication may come back to us.
Can I decorate or put pictures on the wall?
In most cases, a tenant can only decorate or make any changes to the property with the express permission of the landlord. We recommend that you always get permission in writing so that there is no confusion at the end of the tenancy.
What if I accidently cause damage to the property?
Accidents happen. Report it as soon as possible to your landlord or agent. You may be covered under your contents insurance depending on your policy. You will be expected to cover the cost of putting it right and it is best not to ignore it as it might get worse and will be deducted from your deposit at the end of the tenancy.
What if the landlord isn't keeping to their side of the agreement?
The first thing you should do is speak to your letting agent. The letting agent has a duty of care to you and may be able to help resolve issues depending on whether the property is fully managed or not. Alternatively, independent advice is available from The Citizens Advice Bureau.
Can a landlord enter the property?
Once you have moved in, and unless it is an emergency, your landlord must give you the required notice, as per the tenancy agreement, before entering the property.
Check your tenancy agreement. Most of our tenancy agreements contain a break clause allowing both landlord and tenant the option of giving two months' notice after the first four months. If the initial fixed term has expired you could be on what is called 'a periodic' tenancy and the notice period is different so it is best to check with your letting agent.
It is always your responsibility to pay the rent, but circumstances change. Contact your letting agent as soon as possible so they can advise your landlord. Don't try and ignore the situation and let arrears get out of hand. The sooner you contact the agent the sooner a plan of action can be put into place.


October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In solidarity with all the families who know this pain, I offer no advice but resources to help you connect with others on your healing journey, and to honor your lost child(ren) throughout the month. You are not alone.


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July 17, 2013 Music » Interviews
Acid Bath aftermath: Dax Riggs shakes off his psychic residue
By Chris Parker
'I started to get a little uncomfortable with being referred to as a "dead boy."'
Dax Riggs, Drug Flowers, Kiel Grove
Wednesday, July 24, 9 p.m.
Triple Nickel Tavern, 26 S. Wahsatch Ave.
Tickets: $10, 21-plus; 555nickel.com, 477-9555.
Ever since his early days fronting '90s sludge-metal band Acid Bath, Dax Riggs has felt a fire burning at the intersection of perfection and decadence. He's gone on to express that in a number of forms, from the blues-psyche band Age of Oblivion to the coed garage-blues duo Deadboy & the Elephantmen. But by 2007, Riggs had decided to go the solo route, signing to high-profile indie label Fat Possum.
"I believe if you say something over and over, then it starts to make it manifest itself," says the artist from his Lafayette, La., home. "That's one of the reasons why I changed to just my name. I started to get a little uncomfortable with being referred to as a 'dead boy' when I'm a man and I'm alive. I just believe stuff like that, over and over, does have psychic residue."
His three solo albums feel like the culmination of everything Riggs has done to date, combining bruising volume with expansive, churning arrangements. There's a gothic blooze air reflected in the music's earthy graveyard pall, which also creeps into his lyrical approach.
"I Hear Satan," for example, doesn't reveal itself until the final line, which fixes Riggs in the basement of the Pentagon. "Demon Tied to a Chair in My Brain" explores our bifurcated impulses à la Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, while on "High Monster," he climbs "down from my head to haunt the street where my fingers bled."
But while Riggs may traffic in morbid imagery, as often as not it's a vehicle for moving heady thoughts. Like Robyn Hitchcock (whom Riggs really digs), there's a surreal cast to the lyrics that masks some very human stories.
"They have a lot of symbolism," says Riggs of his songs. "It's like a secret magical language, where it's more about what it implies than exactly what it means."
Sonically, Riggs' solo albums are clearly his best work, blending disparate influences into things of thundering rumble and delicate beauty, especially on his last album, Say Goodnight to the World.
"I like things that are pretty, but not too pretty," says Riggs. "It needs to sound desperate." At the same time, he says, "I'm trying to make it seem natural and not 'Oh wow, this is jarring.' I feel like it's getting more soulful or soul-baring. They're gelling more, those different genres. Now it's more like a punk rock Leadbelly."
Riggs grew up in Louisiana but took off for Florida in the mid-'80s at the age of 13 to be in a thrash metal band, Corruption. They also worked as telemarketers, selling timeshares but mostly just making prank calls. "We were just hooligans, you know?" he laughs. "I was kind of a troubled kid at a young age. And it just seemed like what I needed to do."
The band never really went anywhere, but it was the leap that was important. Riggs has evolved into an intriguing artist simply because he's followed his own instincts and been committed to the art, commerce be damned.
"I had this giant trash bag of ideas and I just needed to get them to people's ears and see if any of this would resonate. As time unfolded I was like, wow, people are really connecting with this. I thought it was really just me, but it's not."
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Actualmente, a atenção é o objecto de estudo de várias disciplinas científicas empíricas e técnicas - como a psicologia cognitiva, as Neurociências, as Neurotecnologias ou a robótica - , especialmente nos domínios da percepção e da motricidade, mas também, mais recentemente, da cognição central executiva, da memória de trabalho, "mental imagery", da consciência e da partilha da atenção (joint attention), entre outros. Uma abordagem da atenção no âmbito da filosofia das ciências e, em especifico, da Filosofia da Tecnologia do Humano, ganha importância à medida que se conceptualiza a atenção humana, não como só um efeito secundário da análise da percepção visual ou da motricidade ocular, da sua fixação e dinâmica objectual ou de reconhecimento de objectos já preexistentes, mas sim como um fenômeno que participa na constituição spatio-temporal do objecto, na lógica diagramática, no horizonte subjetivo (temporal, encorporado e habitual) na aprendizagem e no desenvolvimento de uma epistemologia dinámica (Peirce) e da experiência em geral como técnica do humano (individual, social e cultural).
Este curso não aborda a criação de novos modelos de implantação da atenção em agentes artificiais. Baseia-se antes nas questão teóricas da atenção: "como é que através da atenção o novo entra na nossa experiência, no nosso conhecimento, raciocínio, experiência e imaginação?". Para lhe responder, propõe-se um curso de investigações filosóficas multifacetada sobre a atenção em 10 sessões.
Mole, Christopher, "Attention", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2013 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = <http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2013/entries/attention/>.
2 The unfinished project of a phenomenology of attention: the problem of attention in early Husserl Attention is in Husserl a theme of a long preoccupation, but fundamentally seen here as unresolved or finished. That is the reason why I will not expose Husserl´s different phases of developing attention at length and in exhaution in relation to Husserls topics of preocupation, but will rather look at the inicial early phase of Husserl´s early problematic and his explicit problematizing preoccupation with the theme of attention in the time of Göttingen.
3 Waldenfels dynamic account of a phenomenology of attention Waldenfels is localizing attention before a conceptually or cognitively interpenetrated act of recognition or perception or a modification of conscious acts. Already in Waldenfels introduction of his book on "Phänomenologie der Aufmerksamkeit"(2004) therefore programmatically announces that attention is in need of a proper language to give it the importance it deserves as being a primary or originary phenomenon by describing the characteristics of attentional double events, attentional movements that a dynamic account of attention presents.
4 Conceptual Personae of (Impossible) attention- notes on the attentional self The vertical and horizontal extension of attention and attentionality (Wehrle 2013) will be discussed. I will take another dimension into account: attention as a constitutive ground of the embodied self.
This part develops on the question why attention- a phenomenon long handed over to the experimental empirical mind sciences- recently became again a highly debated phenomenon in philosophy especially in phenomenology (and metaphysical and empirially informed philosophy of mind). A shift in focus will be persued from aesthetic attention in the topic of perception towards the attentional self that has to be considered in different modes for example in autoscopic experiences in which the attentional location might be experienced "outside" the somatic body.
5 Attention as a key concept to understand two reductionist shortcomings of aesthetic experience The initial question that will be dealt with is: why neither a strong naturalistic positioning (empirical neurobiology of attention) without a personalistic attentional self is sufficient to explain attention phenomena nor a orthodox strong philosophical transcendental concept of attention is sufficient and thus both a bottom-up and a top-down, transcendental empiricist approach towards attention and the attentional self in a joint venture of arm-chair philosophy and laboratory mindscience of attention should be pursued.
6 Metaphorological Variation of Attention While traditionally lacking a satisfying unified theory, Attention research in the cognitive sciences is in the grip of a multitude of incoherent heuristic and pre-theoretical metaphors and in the grip of reductive models (attention is only x (>information reduction< etc.). metaphor use in cognitive-scientific attention research can be seen as a symptom of the confusion of a scientific practical technical method- working with metaphors- with the phenomenon of attention itself. The existence of multiple attention metaphors could be also a signal for the preliminary heuristic status of the concept of attention itself in attention research in the interdisciplinary field of cognitive sciences. This then taken in a more radical fashion could lead to the next claim: Attention is a metaphor. This part will first introduce Blumenbergs methodological metaphorology as a pragmatics of metaphysics, a strategy in relation to foundational metaphors of science, in our case used in cognitive science research of attention.
7 On Attention Metaphors In this investigation concrete conceptual metaphors of attention used in cognitive sciences are analysed and discussed. We will analyse the relation of the phenomenon of attention and its metaphors (Filter, Spotlight, Spotlight in the brain; FINST; Peeking Chicken; Sphere; etc.). The aim of reflecting on conceptual metaphor is being (in a diagrammatic reasoning manner) open to correction, transformation and innovation of the types and categories that will be introduced here. This means being able to include the observation of new empirical findings and better theoretical argumentation/conceptualization of the (attention) phenomena in later stages of research. Can therefore a metaphorology become also a praxis of abduction (Peirce), introducing new ideas in attention research?
8 The relation of Attention Abduction, diagrammatic reasoning and distractive abstraction Can the analysis of attention contribute to clarify the intrinsic dilemma of abduction that Peirce researched on all his life? The concept of attention in Peirce and inside his idea of abstraction and diagrammatial reasoning will be exposed. Attention is conceptualized hereby in the classical double role of being an embodied natural capacity of living beings that is directed by attentional stimulus of the environment or out of inner-auto organizational necessity on the one hand and on the other in a second-order perspective is actively influencible by control, reasoning, conception, planning, social interaction. Could attention play also a role in >hypostatic abstraction< and highly abstract creative abduction in diagram experimentation?
Attention is seen hereby as well as a epistemic dynamic between focus and distraction, thus a distraction that abstracts: Becoming attentive sems impossible without a constitutive abstractive distraction.
9 Can we enhance attention? The enhancement of cognitive functions such as attention that is proposed in recent (neuro-) pharmacological (neuroenhancement) approaches -towards human beings, is often flawed with reductive concepts of the cognitive entity that is said to be "enhanced" such as equaling cognition with a human's or a "brains" internal "capacity" of "information organization" and respectively reducing attention to mechanical "information selecting" (see for example Sandberg 2011). A theoretical Neuroethical approach (Northoff 2013) applied to attention will be persued problematizing the difficulties between neurobiological facts and norms in pharmacological Neuroenhancement of attention. How are neuroenhancement of attention related to medical praxis, and how may one shift or expand the borders between treatment and enhancement in multiple domains, including for example pain treatment, schizophrenia, depression or Alzheimer disease in relation to "cosmetic neurology" (Chaterjee 2004; Chatterjee & Farah 2013), in off label use of (social) "attention" drugs, and "non-invasive" attentional virtual reality "interventions in the brain" (see: Blank 2013). Such performance/communication/channel "enhancements" of reductive cognitive functions on a shop floor level of information or brain functions (I) should be critically scrutinized from a perspective of a complex cognitive system approach of attention that we will look upon from the level of shared/joint attention in social interaction and cognition (level II). Epistemic questions are even more virulent: Our experience guided by attention is not merely a construction or product of internal bottom-up processes of neuronal information processing but may be achieved and modulated through the processes of attention-praxis and attention-techniques (e.g. change and alternation of perspective- taking): thus through natural symbolic 'technical prostheses' through which multimodal attention modes in relation towards an ecology of the brain (Thomas Fuchs) are formed and which is never limited to individual minds and an internalist representational approaches to the nervous-system alone.
In this part we will explore several examples of non-invasive Enhanced distraction techniques of attention (EdTA) specifically in relation to pain. Suffering from pain is an attention grabber. A person might dissolve herself in a life focused on her body in pain. As a foundational pathos form pain is a basic symptom not able to be conceived in any kind of simple measure- bio-statistical or whatsoever- and thus reminds us that suffering from pain is not possible to be eliminated from any individual's life world. However, pain can be temporarily modulated, altered and distracted by attention guidance. One fundamental relation of attending to pain or not, is the cognitive component of pain, typically attention, beliefs about pain, (mis-)identification, expectations and attributions that modulate nociceptive signals in pain experience and lie at the foundation of the proposed Enhanced distraction techniques of attention (EdTA). We will look at two distraction techniques I) In Virtual Reality games in integrative medicine so called "Virtual Reality Analgesia" (for an overview see: Scozzari, Gamberini 2011) can be applied to diminish strong pain in medical (behavioral) treatment avoiding or attenuating for instance pharmaceutical interventions. Reduced pain experience during mental distraction involves a substantial contribution of endogenous opioid neurotransmission to this mechanism. By immediate "Virtual Reality Analgesia" not the patients impossibility of having visual access to the pain source, but the active virtual reality immersion of the somatic self in fictional bodies and scenes becomes important. Thus the relation of attention and virtuality immersion will be debated. Attention can be altered in relation to 1) attribution of mineness of the body and 2) feeling of pain. Altered self-other experiences as induced by Out-of Body experiences in which in a VR ambient the perspective of one´s own body is fundamentally altered will be explored in which we focus on social perspective taking to understand the scope of altered attention modes in different perspectives and body identification within virtual environments related to distraction of attention from the proper body in pain. II) The technique of self-formation (Kipke 2011) in Training (Sloterdijk 2009) of relaxation and mindfulness meditation (Zeidan 2011;2012) in Open monitoring and focused attention is a mid to long term training technique of vigilance, attention and an enhanced distraction technique that will be look upon in contrast to "Neuroenhancement" of Attention.


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Advice, Future, and Guacamole: Emily Tue, Dec 4, 5:31PM Holy guacamole you're hot What's up Ok, I'll be real with you, you're a good looking guy and all but you just completely blew it. In the future with your next match do NOT use holy guacamole. You completely killed the mood, I'm allergic to guacamole and you. Thanks for the advice. Bravo avocado Sent Allergies.
Being Alone, The Worst, and Hulk: pietriarchy I feel like everyone worships avocado and I'm struggling because it just tastes like compressed wet grass lump but nobody will listen and I'm all alone in this world the-fit-geelk Don't mock my squishy hulk nuts pietriarchy this is the worst thing that could've happened to this post Fr e sh a voca do!
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Avocado, Best, and Relatable: keeping up w vanessa @vanessyuh putting an avocado in the microwave to soften it obviously didn't seem like my best idea but i can honestly say i did not expect it to burst into flames you can also put avocados in a brown paper bag to ripen them up!! be careful!!
you can also put avocados in a brown paper bag to ripen them up!! be careful!!
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16th Anniversary Gift Themes - Surprising Suggestions!
This is a comprehensive list of all the different themes and symbols linked with the 16th year of marriage so that you can select the ones that best relate to your partner or loved ones on the special day.
The modern theme for this year is silverware, its clear and bright appearance reflecting the clarity, strength and purity of the couple's marriage. It also reflects the sharing of a life, as a couple would sit down at the table together for a meal.
Flower: The 16th anniversary flower is the statice, a beautiful blossom that represents enduring beauty and success. It reminds the happy pair to continue to be thoughtful and considerate of each other to preserve the success of their marriage.
A silver rose may also be given at this special time in connection with the modern theme of the 16th wedding anniversary.


With the first group games completed we take a look at the World Cup so far.
Hosts Russia got the tournament off to a flier with a thumping 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia with Denis Cheryshev and Aleksandr Gloving lighting up the opener.
Day two saw the highly anticipated match up between Euro 2016 winners Portugal and 2010 World Cup champions Spain in Sochi and what a spectacle we were treated to.
The 3-3 draw will go down as one of the all-time World Cup classics with Cristiano Ronaldo producing one of the greatest World Cup performances ever, scoring a stunning hat-trick that included a late free-kick to rescue a draw for his side.
A lacklustre French side began their campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Australia while Lionel Messi's Argentina stumbled to a draw against an impressive Iceland side with Messi missing a penalty.
Defending champions Germany suffered the biggest upset of the tournament so far with Hirving Lozano's winner giving Mexico their first ever competitive victory over the Germans.
Following on from Germany's surprise defeat another of the tournament favourites got off to a slow start as Brazil struggled to break down their Swiss opponents as the game finished 1-1.
Finally England got off to a winning start for this first time since 2006 as captain Harry Kane swooped late on to defeat Tunisia after a controversial Sassi penalty had cancelled out Kane's opener.
Penalties have been a recurring theme in the tournament so far with video technology implemented at a World Cup for the first time.
England will have felt hard done by had they not won last night with Kane seemingly hauled down by Tunisian defenders at corners on several occasions hut bizarrely the decisions were not reviewed by VAR.
The second round of fixtures kick-off this evening with hosts Russia facing an Egyptian side that are expected to welcome back their talisman Mohamed Salah.


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La rue du Dobropol est une voie du  de Paris, en France.

Situation et accès
La rue du Dobropol est une voie publique située dans le  de Paris. Elle débute au 2, boulevard Pershing et se termine au 3, boulevard de Dixmude.

Origine du nom

La rue porte le nom de la bataille du Dobropol, qui eut lieu le . La plaque actuelle de la rue précise que le Doprobol est un "massif montagneux de Macédoine marquant la percée du front d'orient en septembre 1918".

Historique
Cette rue est ouverte en 1928 sur l'emplacement du bastion  de l'enceinte de Thiers et prend sa dénomination actuelle l'année suivante.

Bâtiments remarquables et lieux de mémoire

Références

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Articles connexes
 Liste des voies du 17e arrondissement de Paris

Liens externes
 Rue du Dobropol (mairie de Paris)

Dobropol