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Home Breaking Lease signed for controversial Kotti guard
Lease signed for controversial Kotti guard
Berlin's Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) wants to continue to enforce the police station at Kottbusser Tor with all her might. Although their coalition partners from the Greens and Left, residents' initiatives and tradespeople have repeatedly called for further talks and an open process to find a location for the Kotti guard, the lease for the rooms in the building block above Adalbertstraße has now been signed.
This emerges from an internal email from Spranger's office on Friday. Accordingly, she "got knowledge" that "the lease for the police station at Kottbusser Tor" was "signed" between the state-owned real estate service provider BIM and the housing association Gewobag.
Spranger plans to open the police station by the end of the year. For the SPD politician, it is a prestige project in a crime-ridden place where drug trafficking, theft, violence and robberies are the order of the day. There are also social problems, poverty, homelessness, garbage and party tourism.
Residents and traders are not against a police station – but against the 200 square meter station in the former casino with a direct view of the Kottbusser Tor from above. The costs are immense for a station where only three officers per shift sit and write reports.
The budget initially only earmarked 250,000 euros for this, with the help of the head of the SPD parliamentary group in the House of Representatives, Raed Saleh, Spranger received another 3.5 million euros for it. The basic refurbishment will be more expensive, safety glass is required, and the guard must be better protected anyway.
The fact that the lease has already been signed triggers criticism in the red-green-red coalition. "I find that disappointing. The interior senator is tripping herself up," said Greens interior expert Vasili Franco on Sunday. "If there is no round table on the location and no real participation, the interior senator risks that the guard will not be a gain for the Kottbusser Tor."
Left-wing interior expert Niklas Schrader also expressed criticism: "I see the danger that the interior senator will use all of the local competence against herself and the situation there will not improve," said Schrader.
The tenants' council "Neues Kreuzberger Zentrum" (NKZ), as the high-rise building above Adalbertstraße is called, into which the guard is to move, also declared: "The entire political and civil society public in Kreuzberg rejects the location. Enforcing the choice of location from above will prove to be a disservice to everyone."
The participation of tenants, users and tradespeople must be the focus – "this is criminally not done". The location is wrong. "Consequently, this means that even a signed contract can be canceled and that should happen," explained the tenants' council.
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A week and a half ago, twelve groups of residents, activists and tradespeople around the Kottbusser Tor protested in an open letter against the location of the guard. They urged the Senate and lawmakers to halt the plans.
The Kotti guard was also discussed in the urban development committee of the district councilors of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. A Green motion calling for a "round table with all stakeholders involved" with close participation from the district was postponed under pressure from the SPD. She pointed out that a holistic concept was in circulation at the state level. One should wait for that.
It's not about whether there should be a police station or not – "most people want a stronger police presence. It's about the form," said Green Party representative Taina Gärtner. For Gaby Gottwald (left), the Kotti guard at the planned location is "an idea of the Senate without consulting the district and the local people".
Critics of the choice of location can even point to the police, because even there many are suspicious of Spranger's plans. According to the police union (GdP), the planned 20 officers for three police officers per shift are not enough. This openly criticized the guard as a show object. In order to seriously fight crime, at least 65 additional officers are needed.
Norbert Sommerfeld recently made a clear statement in the "taz". The 60-year-old is one of two contact area officers at Kotti. He said of the guard: "People are afraid that it will no longer be their Kotti."
And: "In principle, given the size, the guard will only be busy with himself. The police officers won't be able to go out." Suitable rooms and permanent staff who know the neighborhood are needed. "Anyone who comes here and doesn't know anyone is always checking the wrong person."
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The kitchen was clean, dinner was in the oven. The smell of meatloaf and roasted potatoes filled the kitchen while the girls did homework at the kitchen bar. Soft, subtle jazz music floated through the rooms as candle flames danced on the table. It had been a long week. The only thing I wanted at that moment was a nice, cold Corona and some chips with salsa. There is something festive about filling the heavy red bowl of DW's grandmother with fresh salsa. The scent of cilantro and onions tickle my nose, scoops of chips with a touch of lime.
I popped the top off the Corona bottle, watched the sweat slide down the glass. Just as I was about to take my first savory sip, The Hare shouted.
Huh? Nine minutes for what exactly?
Seriously? She's now the alcohol police? I smiled. Like there was anyway I was going to wait another nine minutes to start enjoying this golden moment of liquid gold. I started to open my mouth to speak when The Tortoise cut me off.
Hmmph. Perhaps I'll wait just a few more minutes.
Love it. Five o'clock, shmive o'clock, I say.


The Deanship of Student Affairs at Al Falah University organized a scientific meeting under the title "The Art of Managing Student Behavior" attended by educational mentors and school principals from Dubai.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Samer Abdul Hadi, Dean of Student Affairs spoke about the main objective of the meeting, namely, to identify the best methods in managing students' behavior aimed at reducing their behavioral problems and the correct and scientific ways of educating them.
Dr. Abdul Hadi also added that the most important factor in this regard, which the seminar aims to achieve is to focus attention on creating the appropriate educational, psychological and social environment for the student. If a student is in a positive environment, it would be easier for the school to modify the student's behavior in a more optimistic and progressive condition.
During the meeting, the topic of self-awareness was highlighted and the importance of discovering the positive qualities possessed by each individual.


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'Divergent,' 'God's Not Dead': What's Behind Their Box-Office Breakouts
"Need For Speed" zooms overseas, "Muppets Most Wanted" may have hit nostalgia overload and "Veronica Mars" tumbled
Todd Cunningham | March 24, 2014 @ 12:11 PM
We know "Divergent" hit the mark with its $54.6 million opening and launched a franchise, "The Muppets Most Wanted" missed and the Christian-themed "God's Not Dead" delivered way beyond expectations at the box office.
This past weekend was a little up from last year's and the overall box office is still running about 9 percent of where it was at this time last year. But there were several stories that went beyond the numbers, and here are five takeaways that you might not have noticed:
"Divergent" drew more than book fans
Readers of Veronica Roth's novels made up the core audience for Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation, but exit numbers revealed that only 50 percent of the opening weekend audience for "Divergent" had read the book. That's way down from the comparable numbers for "Twilight" (74 percent) and "The Hunger Games" (75 percent). But it's a good sign that it's appealing to people who haven't read the books, and it should bring in more of those who have.
Also read: 'Divergent' Scores $56 Million Box-Office Opening, 'A' CinemaScore – And a Franchise Is Born
That's good news for the Shailene Woodley-Theo James sci-fi adventure, which Lionsgate hopes can broaden beyond its core base over the next couple of weeks, as it goes up against "Noah" and then "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
The age and gender breakdown were encouraging from the same standpoint: the gender split was 59 percent female, not as high as it might have been, and it was evenly split between those over 25 and under 25 years of age. Both of those suggest there's room to grow with younger males and older women, groups that meant a great deal to the success of "The Hunger Games."
"God's Not Dead" Had a Super Sabbath
The low-budget PG-rated drama about a college student (Shane Harper) who sets out to prove God's existence to a skeptical professor (Kevin Sorbo) had a terrific weekend by any measure, taking in $9.2 million from 780 screens.
The $11,852 per-screen average of "God's Not Dead" was better than any movie in the market place except for "Divergent" ($14,228 on 3,936) and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" ($22,204 on 300). On Sundays, most movies typically drop around 25 percent from their Saturday total. That wasn't the case with "God's Not Dead," which saw just a 6 percent fall-off.
Also read: 'God's Not Dead' Stuns With Strong Limited Opening at Box Office
"I'd love to say we were expecting a $10 million opening weekend, but that would be lying," said Mark Borde, co-president of Freestyle Releasing, which distributed the film produced by Pure Flix Entertainment and Red Entertainment. The movie featured "Duck Dynasty" stars Willie and Korie Robertson
The big showing by "God's Not Dead" sets up a match up of Biblical proportions — as in David vs. Goliath — this coming weekend, when it will expand and go up against Paramount's $125 million effects-laden Russell Crowe epic "Noah."
"Speed" Kills in China
DreamWorks' "Need For Speed" has spun its wheels at the domestic box office. Its lackluster $7.78 million this past weekend — down 56 percent from its underwhelming opening — leaves it with a disappointing $30.4 million total. But it's been in high gear overseas and been the top earning U.S. film abroad for the past two weekends.
Its international total is $96 million. Its brought in $41 million from China in just two weeks — well over its haul in the U.S. That's unusual but not unprecedented. Warner Bros.' Guillermo del Toro robot epic "Pacific Rim" topped its $108 million domestic total with $111.9 million from China last summer. And last fall, the Arnold Schwarzenegger-Sly Stallone prison break movie "Escape Plan" more than doubled its $25.1 domestic gross with nearly $41 million from the Mainland.
Nostalgia overload?
Hollywood tries to find a sweet spot with animated movies, appealing to kids while at the same time offering something that won't make parents and adults grind their teeth, and that they might even enjoy. Last month's "The Lego Movie" blended loud and colorful for the kids with a ton of hip pop culture references and giggles and it's taken in a whopping $242 million dollars domestically as a result.
DreamWorks Animation's "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" rode its combination of kids stuff and references to the 50-year-old TV cartoon segment it's based upon to a No. 1 finish in its second week and is at $81 million domestically after finishing third with $11.7 million this past weekend.
Also read: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Review: Caper Sequel Proves Second Verse Can Be as Good as the First
But "The Muppets Most Wanted" — with its venerable Jim Henson puppets — managed just $17 million over the three days, under what Disney and analysts had expected. Ty Burrell, who voices Mr. Peabody and stars with Tina Fey and Ricky Gervais in the Muppets sequel, wasn't all the two films had in common, however. There may have been one too many nostalgia-based — sorry Miss Piggy — kids film trying to woo parents in the marketplace.
'Veronica Mars' Falls Fast
Prior to its release, critics said that box-office interest in the crowd-funded "Veronica Mars" movie would be front-loaded and that it wouldn't be able to expand beyond its base of rabid fans of the TV show. Two weeks in, it appears they were right. The comedy mystery starring Kristen Bell took in just $490,000 this past weekend, a major 75 percent drop that came despite distributor Warner Bros. adding 56 theaters.
Also read: Can 'Veronica Mars' Convince Mainstream Hollywood to Embrace Crowdfunding?
That brings its box-office total to $2.8 million. That's against a $6.2 million budget, $5.7 million of which came from the record-breaking Kickstarter campaign. The unknown here is how much the film has taken in from video on demand and online downloads. Warner Bros. still hasn't released numbers from the first weekend, so it's difficult to tell how it's doing overall (it's hard to imagine that the numbers wouldn't be out if they were great, though).
Warner Bros. spent less than a million dollars on marketing, instead depending on its fans to generate buzz via social media. In addition, there was an intense pack-the-theaters campaign driven by the film's stars and producer, director and co-writer Rob Thomas.
It's clear now that "Veronica Mars" isn't going to make — or lose — a whole lot. So much for that "Veronica Mars"-inspired film financing revolution. The bottom line appears to be that a niche movie played like a niche movie. And without a disproportionately large marketing spend, that wasn't going to change.
(Some of the box office numbers in an earlier version of this story were based on studio estimates. It's been updated with the actual grosses.)

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One of the biggest pre-major roster moves has been XANTARES to BIG. The former star player of Turkish roster Space Soldiers made a big change to the German lineup, replacing nex. Interestingly, it seems that XANTARES turned down arguably bigger opportunities with top 10 rosters to play with BIG. Here's the latest on the BIG roster change.
A previous report by neL of Vpesports stated that XANTARES turned down offers from FaZe and Mousesports before joining up with BIG.
This seems to be corroborated by former Space Soldiers teammate Calyx. In a Q&A stream paraphrased by furkany96, he claimed XANTARES turned down higher-ranked teams in favor of joining BIG.
It may seem like an odd choice to some- especially with Mousesports and FaZe both being consistent top 10 teams and even reaching top 3 in the world rankings at different points in 2018.
However, BIG may be the perfect fit for XANTARES. With Turkish IGL gob b and a Turkish CEO, he'll likely feel more at home with the German roster.
The BIG move was confirmed by the organization last week.
XANTARES will take the place of nex, who's currently suffering from a wrist injury impacting his play.
Sorry everyone, we were too excited to wait until Christmas with this one.
BIG has had a breakout year in 2018, scoring well at multiple events. Most notably, they managed to pick up 2nd place at ESL One Cologne, falling to NaVi in the grand finale.
The organization has made some interesting moves to bolster the team. Picking up British AWPer smooya and German rifler tizian has brought them to new successes.
Despite having mixed success with Space Soldiers, XANTARES has consistently been a top player. In fact, XANTARES even has the highest HLTV rating of all time, even matching s1mple.
With XANTARES now in the roster, it'll be interesting to see what BIG can do in 2019- especially with the IEM Katowice 2019 major coming in February.


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spark.js
=====

A small library that takes the pain out of pure javascript (or typescript) [web components](https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/architecture/building-components/customelements).

## What spark.js does
Spark.js is primarily used to handle template updates and attribute changes, using only javascript/typescript. There are other libraries ([Polymer](https://www.polymer-project.org)), that help you maintain your templates and attributes, but does that only in HTML files.

 Spark.js uses `jsx` and decorators to create web components in a very React-like way.

 ## Code Sample
 ```jsx
import { CustomElement, h } from 'spark.js';

class MyComponent extends CustomElement('my-component') {
    get template() {
        return <div>Hello!</div>
    }
}

window.customElements.define(MyComponent.is, MyComponent);
 ```

Advanced:
```jsx
import { CustomElement, h, ObserveAttribute } from 'spark.js';

interface PersonProps {
    age: number;
}
class Person extends CustomElement<PersonProps>('person-comp') {

    @ObserveAttribute()
    age: number;

    get template() {
        return <div>I am {this.age}</div>
    }
}
window.customElements.define(Person.is, Person);

class Place extends CustomElement('place-comp') {
    get template() {
        return <Person age={2}>
    }

    get styles() {
        return `
            :host {
                background-color: royalblue;
            }
        `
    }
}
window.customElements.define(Place.is, Place);

```

## Getting Started
### Installation
`
npm install -S spark.js
`

### Configuration
The bare minimum `tsconfig.json`.
```json
{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "target": "es2015",
    "module": "es2015",
    "jsx": "react",
    "jsxFactory": "h",
    "moduleResolution": "node",
    "lib": [
      "es2015",
      "dom"
    ],
    "experimentalDecorators": true
  }
}
```

Here's a default `webpack.config.js` that you can use to get started.
```javascript
module.exports = {
    entry: './spark-component.tsx',
    module: {
        rules: [
            {
                test: /\.tsx?$/,
                use: 'ts-loader',
                exclude: /node_modules/
            }
        ]
    },
    resolve: {
        extensions: [".tsx", ".ts", ".js"]
    },
    output: {
        filename: 'spark-component.js',
        path: __dirname
    }
};
```

## Events
Spark.js does not have any kind of special event system. You can use whatever kind of event system you want that works with Web Components.

There are few things to note when using spark.js components with events within each other:

* Events must start with `on` and are optional in the component props. eg. `onCelebrate`
* When dispatching an event, the event name must be what comes after `on`.
```jsx
import { CustomElement, h, ObserveAttribute } from 'spark.js';

interface PersonProps {
    onCelebrate?: (data: CustomEvent) => void;
}
class Person extends CustomElement<PersonProps>('person-comp') {

    get template() {
        return <div onClick={this.onClick}>Celebrate!</div>
    }

    onClick(event) {
        this.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('celebrate', {
            bubbles: true,
            detail: 'Celebrate!'
        }););
    }
}
window.customElements.define(Person.is, Person);

class Place extends CustomElement('place-comp') {
    get template() {
        return <Person onCelebrate={(event) => this.celebrate(event)}>
    }

    celebrate(event: CustomEvent) {
        console.log(event.detail);
    }

}
window.customElements.define(Place.is, Place);
```

## Top level APIs

### `CustomElement`
The base class that all spark.js component inherit from. Takes 1 argument for the name of the component.

This sets static properties for better component management:
* `is` returns the name of the web component.
* `observedAttributes` returns all properties with `@ObserveAttribute` on them. This is the same static property as standard Web Components.

Components can override the `template` and `style` property.
* `template` must return `VNode`.
* `styles` must return a string.

```jsx
class MyComponent extends CustomElement<props>('my-component') {

    get template() {
        return <div>Hi</div>
    }

    get styles() {
        `
        :host {
            background-color: royalblue;
        }
        `
    }
}

customElements.define(MyComponent.is, MyComponent)
```

### `ObserveAttribute`
When ObserveAttribute is added to a property in a spark.js component,
any changes made on the attribute (through DOM or setAttribute) are reflected back to the class property

When set to true, then any changes done on the property programmatically (eg. `querySelector('my-comp').property = 'test'`) are reflected on the attribute

Whenever an property or attribute changes with `ObserveAttribute`, spark.js will update the DOM automatically.

### `h`
Function used to create a `VNode`

```jsx
...
get template() {
    return h('div', { disabled: false }, ['hello'])
}
...
```
#### Typescript
If using Typescript you can specify to use `h` in the `jsxFactory` value in `tsconfig.json`.
```
{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "target": "es2015",
    "module": "es2015",
    "jsx": "react",
    "jsxFactory": "h",
    "moduleResolution": "node",
    "lib": [
      "es2015",
      "dom"
    ],
    "experimentalDecorators": true
  }
}
```
#### Babel
For Babel configuration, follow this [guide](https://babeljs.io/docs/plugins/transform-react-jsx/) to set up `h` with Babel.

Basically, if using `.babelrc ` use the following:
```
{
  "plugins": [
    ["transform-react-jsx", {
      "pragma": "h" // default pragma is React.createElement
    }]
  ]
}
```

For individual files, use `/** @jsx dom */`

After configuring your transpiler of choice, you can then just use `jsx` to create `h` functions.

## Life cycle
Since spark.js is just a helper library for Web Components, all the standard Web Component events happen automatically.

For each of the below life cycles, you must call `super()` when providing your own functionality. This ensures that spark.js functionality get called whenever you provide your own functions.

| Callback | Description |
|--|--|
| connectedCallback() | Called every time the element is inserted into the DOM. Useful for running setup code, such as fetching resources or rendering. Generally, you should try to delay work until this time.|
| disconnectedCallback() |	Called every time the element is removed from the DOM. Useful for running clean up code (removing event listeners, etc.).
| attributeChangedCallback(attrName, oldVal, newVal) |	An attribute was added, removed, updated, or replaced. Also called for initial values when an element is created by the parser, or upgraded. Note: only attributes listed in the observedAttributes property will receive this callback. |
| adoptedCallback() |	The custom element has been moved into a new document (e.g. someone called document.adoptNode(el)).|

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Dogs Of Saturday Night Live: The Best Sketches Of All Time
Mike Hadge
Saturday Night Live's 40th season is currently airing, and I think we can all agree that through their first 40 years, all their most memorable moments have involved either dogs or Joe Piscopo. Alright, maybe I'm narrowing my view of the late-night TV institution, but it turns out that yes, dogs were either the subject or stars of some of SNL's most memorable moments.
Probably goes without saying, but SNL skits are not suitable for small humans!
Featuring: Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon
Few really remember, but late-90s SNL was a specific brand of insane. In the one corner, you had Jim Breuer pretending to be a goatboy; in another, you had Chris Kattan doing his feral monkey routine; embodying it all, however, were Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon. Obviously, Will Ferrell is one of the biggest comedy stars working today, but Molly Shannon's own brand of off-the-wall antics helped define those years at SNL as well. It's hard to explain Dog Show, and I can't imagine how it was pitched: Shannon and Ferrell host a show with dogs, each edition usually features a new guest and their dog. Beyond that, the characters are very odd, the dialogue very stilted, and all of it has a delightful sense of "why are we doing this?" Regardless, always remember: Mr. Bojangles is really a girl.
Blue River Dog Food
Featuring: Cecily Strong, Seth Rogan
The process of buying dog food can reveal a lot of truths about us and our relationships. This commercial parody leads down a messy path for Cecily Strong and Seth Rogan, but for us, it's hilarious or too, too real.
Mostly Garbage Dog Food
Featuring: Jason Sudeikis
Blue River Dog Food seem too upscale for ya? Then maybe this is more your speed.
Top Dog Chef
Featuring: Jennifer Lawrence, Jason Sudeikis, Nasim Pedrad
Okay, so you know when you're really tired and you try to come up with something, and it seems hilarious at the time… but before you know it, Jennifer Lawrence and Jason Sudeikis are dressed up as dog people, and they're pretending to cook and hate cats, and the cold light of day hits and you're just left alone thinking "Oh God, what have I done!?" Congrats, you wrote this sketch!
Dissing Your Dog
Featuring: Will Ferrell
As far as I've heard from my more mentally unstable dog owner chums, this system works!
Massive Headwound Harry
(Probably don't want to watch this one if you're squeamish.)
Featuring: Dana Carvey, Linda Hamilton, Kevin Nealon
This one's a little under-the-radar, but included for the, shall we say, on-air improvisations of the canine costar. "He must smell my dog" indeed.
Rocket Dog from Rocket Dog on Vimeo.
Featuring: Tracey Morgan, Andy Samberg, Rocket Dog
For my money, there are fewer forms of entertainment that delight me more than RocketDog. If this had been the final SNL sketch ever, I would have been fine with that. Sure, we would have missed out on some Californians and What's Up With That?, but I think we would have survived. Houston, we have a dog!
Doggie Duty
Featuring: Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, Cecily Strong.
Okay, so there aren't any actual dogs in this one…it's more an "impression parade"…but still, wouldn't you see that movie? Look at those adorable lawyer dogs!
Casey Anthony's Dog on Weekend Update
Featuring: Daniel Radcliffe
In this Weekend Update piece, Radcliffe gives a voice to Casey Anthony's poor pooch in another exceedingly creepy makeup job from the SNL crew. No matter what role he takes on, Daniel Radcliffe can't escape his association with one character – Casey Anthony's dog.
Puppy Uppers
Featuring: Gilda Radner, Laraine Newman
It was the seventies! That's the best explanation I can give if you find yourself offended by this sketch. However, I'm pretty sure they make this product today, it's just called something way less obvious. Either way, don't be mad at me for putting this on, you guys, promise?!
Canis Cologne For Dogs
I'll just leave this here without comment.
Did I miss any? Is there a Gilly sketch where she walks a dog or something I forgot about?
Picturesque Friendship Between Golden Retriever And His Teddy Bear Takes Unexpected Turn
Can Your Pup Actually Understand What You're Saying? The Results Are In!
Kermit Wasn't The First Muppet, The Truth Will Amaze Your Dog-Ruvin' Heart


Roland Burris is more qualified to be undemocratically appointed to the Senate than Caroline Kennedy is.
Nice way to end the year, tying together two recent blog theme. Good snarks run in the Goldberg family.


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Sajid Javid, UK chancellor's FT interview creates panic in Brussels
Fexserv and Ding launch international mobile top-up for Malta
Posted by Gerald Fenech on 3rd June 2019 in International News, Local News
Always a leader in International mobile top-up, Ding, together with Fexserv, have launched an international mobile top-up for Malta. Ding continues to expand by launching its service to foreign workers in Malta, in partnership with Fexserv Financial Services.
Ding was founded to change billions of lives by accelerating mobile access. It has been keeping people connected since 2006, when it launched this first-of-a-kind service. Ding is now the number one international mobile top-up platform in the world. Its users have successfully sent over 300 million top-ups worldwide, via the app, online at Ding.com, and in-store at over 600,00 + retail outlets globally.
Formerly known as Fexco, Fexserv has eight branches across Malta and Gozo, and now, its customers can benefit from Ding's extensive network of 500+ operators, across 140+ countries around the world. Fexserv was launched in Malta in 1995 to provide core foreign exchange business and today has evolved into one of Malta's leading financial institutions which provides a broad range of services in San Gwann, Valletta, St. Julians, Mosta, Bugibba, Fgura, Gzira and Victoria Gozo. Fexserv Financial Services Ltd is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and is a founding member of the Association of Licensed Financial Institutions (ALFI).
The new service will provide foreign workers living in Malta, with a simple, safe and secure way to support loved ones back home in countries including: Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria, Italy, the Philippines, Afghanistan, Romania, Pakistan, and Turkey. The airtime is credited in real-time, directly to the recipient's mobile, and in local currency.
Ding is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has regional offices in Barcelona, Bucharest, Dhaka, Dubai, New Jersey, Miami, Paris, and San Salvador. In fact, it delivers a top-up every second, via 500+ operators, across 140+ countries – helping families and friends around the world to stay connected.
Declan Burke, head of business development for Europe & Africa at Ding said: "This new partnership puts more control in the hands of the diaspora in Malta to support their families back home, using the latest technology to help our users stay connected to their families."
He added: "Our technology will enable Fexserv to help their customers to seamlessly send top-up – safely and securely to loved ones. When you consider that more than 85% of phones in their home countries are of the prepaid variety and out of credit for a significant amount of time – this is a valuable gift."
People working in Malta, who are financially supporting family back home, can now avail of airtime transfer, which is the most efficient micro-value transfer option in the market and a complimentary add-on to money remittances. Ding is expanding its company across the world and helping migrant workers to support their families in innovative ways.
Joe Attard, general manager at Fexserv said: "This is a new product offering for us in Malta, and we are looking forward to providing our customers with this new way to transfer value to loved ones. Supporting their families and staying in touch is important for our users and we are happy to be part of the journey to help them achieve that."
Posted in International News, Local News | Tagged Ding, Fexserv, interntaional mobile top-up, Malta
Gerald Fenech
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Craigieburn Guest House and surroundings offer all kinds of entertainment and activities, for young and old. Whether you like a holiday full of culture and adventure or a quiet and relaxing holiday and just enjoying the nature and absolute silence, Craigieburn Guest House can provide it!
Deer and birds are in abundance in the area for those nature lovers. Or, you can go trout or salmon fishing using locally acquired permits. All you need to do is bring your own fishing rod. You can use the neighbouring lands for mountain biking or 4x4 off road driving.
But there is more! Craigieburn Guest House is an exceptional base of operations for further exploration of Argyll. You can visit famous places such as the Isle of Bute, Tarbert, Inveraray, Mull of Kintyre, Glen Coe, Oban, Ben Nevis, Isle of Arran and much much more. Discover fascinating castles, old Clan Houses, Standing Stones and other historical treasures.
There's plenty to do for the outdoor fanatics as well! Sailing, quadbiking and speeding over the Clyde and lochs with a speedboat for instance to name but a few!
Scotland is the home of Golf and if you like this game, you are at the right address. The well known Loch Lomond course lies near, but if you like the more quiet and less expensive courses: the beautiful Kames Golf Course with its nine holes lies at approximately 10 minutes drive from Craigieburn Hotel. In Argyll, the Isles and Loch Lomond alone there are 55(!) golf courses situated. Plenty of choice and all well within reach of Craigieburn Guest House!
There are different trails with great variety in grade for the mountain biker. Expect a wide range of roads (asphalt, forest roads and near inaccessible roads), hills and rivers. Each trail represents an unforgettable experience. You can bring your own bikes or rent them at the various businesses in the area.
Scotland has a lot to offer in this particular sport and there are plenty of tracks with different challenges in the surrounding area. Through forests, bogs and mountainous terrain: an experience you will not soon forget.
Walking in the surrounding area of Craigieburn Hotel is possible. There are enough routes in the area to keep you entertained for days on end. Click here for a few examples.
We have a good contacts with the local diving academy in Sandbank and are pleased to offer reduced tarriffs for their students. Click here for their website. If you plan on staying with us while following a course with the academy, please make sure to mention this when you book with us!
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Genuine OEM or original branded toner cartridges never seem to get discounted anywhere close to the prices of many compatible or generic versions. Manufacturers like Brother and Sharp usually set a minimum price to keep the profit up on toner, even if the printers themselves might seem fairly inexpensive by comparison. It is for this very reason that many people have wondered if they can expect good results from those compatible or generic cheap toner cartridges.
Another approach original printer manufacturer's use is publishing warnings that generic or compatible toner cartridges could damage the printer or void its warranty. This is highly unlikely however. Any damage to the printer is usually caused by users and not generic toner cartridges themselves.
When a compatible or generic cartridge does not produce quality output, it may actually be defective, which happens to all brands. It is also possible that the cartridge was produced by an inferior manufacturer and it could be difficult to tell who made it since they are often made to look generic. In fact, some generics are labelled or branded by other companies as their own brand. They will typically do this with better quality product though, since they want the toner cartridge to reflect well on their brand.
When talking about compatible cartridges, it means that they will match with or be compatible with your printer. The only difference will be that it's been manufactured by another company – not your printer's. Often termed as the "generic" brand of printer cartridge, it's often given a slight for not being the correct cartridge for your printer. This could be further from the truth! Because manufacturers carry such a high quality standard and produce these cartridges under strict code and quality control, they may even exceed the page yield and quality for your prints! And obviously, they will provide more bang for your buck not being of the same brand as your printer – truly a win-win!
Another area where you can save some money is with a remanufactured toner cartridge. Essentially these are cartridges that have been repurposed to be used as cartridges again; recycled cartridges if you will.
The process to produce these cartridges includes certified technicians gathering them, cleaning them out, replacing all the bad parts and refilling them with semantic toner. Once that's done, it's tested and resold to the public. Not only will this be savings for you and your business, but it will also help the environment! With landfills and garbage dumps filling up with empty toner and ink cartridges, it's also a nice way to give back. Interestingly enough, remanufactured cartridges can sometimes have more toner or ink because OEM cartridges aren't necessarily fully emptied to completion.
With compatible cartridges, it's always emptied to full capacity, thus giving you more page yield – and more bang for your buck!
If you have requirement of compatible toner cartridge or remanufactured toner cartridge, I recommend you to visit Cartridge Web™ – they are the professional manufacturer of specializing in ink cartridges. You can find all the top brands of printer cartridges like Brother& Sharp, OKI, Dell, Epson, UTAX, Olivetti and many more. Today, contact with Cartridge Web™ for more details of toner cartridges!


Went on a pre-midnight snack date with hubby at Sango Tomas Morato.
I ordered the kiddie burger meal. I still can't finish it by myself.
The patty was flavorful - check!
The bread was soft and tasted new - check!
The fries was not oily - check!
Milk tea's quite good although I would've love it more if its colder.
I was given a tiny rabbit origami afterwards. Love the bunny!!!


Do you know how many Filipinos are currently investing in stocks?
How many Filipinos are invested in stocks?
The correct answer is less than 1 million people — 640,665 to be exact.
This is from the Stock Market Investor Profile report of the PSE, data of which came from a survey of 18 online brokerage firms in the country.
The good news is that from 2013 to 2014, the number of Filipinos trading and investing in stocks have grown, rising by 9.4% from 585,562 in 2013 to 640,665 in 2014.
The bad news, though, is that this number still represents a very small percentage of the total Philippine population. Stock investing, it appears, remains to be an activity only for the elite few; not even reaching 1% yet of the country's population.
More Filipinos are resorting to online platforms for their trades, as shown by the 35.1% growth of online stock trading accounts.
In 2014, there were 174,592 online trading accounts (versus 129,255 in 2013). The rise in number is admirable, but this 35.1% increase from 2013 to 2014 is actually the slowest in the past four years.
Still, online trading accounts have become more popular at the expense of traditional or broker-assisted accounts. Although still the majority, traditional accounts are declining in number, with traditional accounts now accounting for only 72.7% of total stock trading accounts, down from 77.9% in 2013.
Online accounts, meanwhile, represent 27.3% of total accounts, up from 22.1% in 2013.
The year 2014 also saw more trading activity in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), with 33.6% active accounts, or one in 3 accounts, making at least one trade in 2014.
Previously, only 23.9% of total accounts were active (that is, less than 1 in 4 accounts made at least one trade during the year).
For more figures about stock trading in the Philippines, refer to the table below.
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The East African nation recently celebrated gaining independence on 25 June 1975. The Portuguese ruled in Mozambique for 500 years and beginning in 1964 the revolutionary army began to fight for independence. It would be several years before a peace agreement would take place and independence would be gained. Celebrations include typical parades with dancing, music and festivities.
The flag of Mozambique, adopted in 1983, consists of five colours and four symbols, all with a meaning and history. There are four horizontal bands and a triangle on the left border. The green colour represents the lush and fertile land of the country. The red colour symbolises the people's struggle for Independence against the Portuguese. The yellow represents the lands abundance in natural minerals, such as aluminum, gold, iron, steel, niobium, tantalum, cement, clays, titanium, zirconium, coal, uranium, natural gas and gemstones. The white represents peace and the black colour represents the continent of Africa.
The country's emblem is displayed on the red triangle. Mozambique is the only country that has a modern weapon displayed on their flag. The emblem consists of a hoe which represents agriculture, a book which represents education and an AK-47 assault rifle which represents defense. All of these are overlaying the star of Marxism. The colours and symbols are closely connected to the original flag of independence and the Mozambican Liberation Front (FRELIMO) which was the revolutionary army that won independence for the country and is still the ruling party today. There has been controversy surrounding the rifle on the flag with some calling for its removal arguing that it represents violence and war.
There are as many as 60 different ethnic groups in Mozambique, and nine major ones such as Makua, Thonga, Shona/Ndau, Sena, Nyungwe and Yao. The Swahili culture and languages were influenced by Arab traders that travelled through the country centuries ago. There are also many dialects spoken and although Portuguese is the official language people grow up speaking their native language. Portuguese is used in education, business and government and must be learned in school by children. Due to the low school attendance more than half of the population can't speak Portuguese. Currently, at least 45% of the population is under the age of 15.
Cultural identity and diversity can be seen in the way people dress. In the cities, Western-style suits are the popular choice for men and women wear Western-style dresses made from brightly-coloured fabric with traditional African patterns. Commonly, in the rest of the country the traditional the male loincloth has been replaced with T-shirts and dashikis. Women in rural areas have been keener to keep their traditional garb which involves taking one long strips of fabric and wrapping it around the body, under the arms and then over one shoulder. Rural women have also retained the traditional head scarf or turban. Young people almost entirely wear Western style clothing, except for the extremely poor. Muslims in the north wear traditional long white robes and dresses and head coverings.
The typical family unit includes multiple generations living together in one home. This traditional familial structure has been somewhat uprooted by the civil war, which caused huge loss of life and forced many others to move, often times splitting up families and leaving children abandoned. North of the Zambezi River people and tribes follow a matrilineal code of inheritance and ancestry. Family roots are traced through the mother's side, and at marriage the man becomes part of the woman's family. South of the Zambezi River, the code is patrilineal. South of the Zambezi River and the family's root are traced through the men and fathers of the family. Children, especially infants, are rarely separated from their mothers. In rural areas, babies are often strapped to their mothers' backs as they work in the fields.
Mozambique expands along the southeast of the Africa continent for 2,470km. The total area of the country is 799,509 square kilometers. It is bordered by six countries while it is also a coastal nation. Tanzania is to the north; Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to the west; and South Africa and Swaziland to the south. There are more than 25 rivers in the country's low-plateau terrain. Most notable is the largest river, The Zambezi, which provides access to central Africa. The Zambezi River is an important natural resource, supplying power through the Cahora Bassa dam, one of Africa's largest hydroelectric projects. The direction that the Zambezi flows cuts the country into northern and southern regions that diverge in terms of geography and to some degree culture, climate and history too. The terrain also ranges from mountain ranges and jungles to swamps and beaches. It is incredibly diverse.
The two main seasons are the wet season from November to March and the dry season from April to October. Drought is not uncommon, especially in the southern regions. The country also has been prone catastrophic floods, the last one being in 1999. Mozambique hosts an abundant diversity of animal life, such as zebras, water buffalo, elephants, giraffes, lions, hippopotami and crocodiles. There are established national parks and game reserves throughout the country where these animals are protected in their natural environment.
Mozambique's capital, Maputo, is in the coastal south region. It is a port city known as The City of Acacias due to the many Acacia trees that line the streets. The city has a relatively dry tropical savannah climate and a population of 1,257,500 out of a national population of almost 28 million. Among other things, Maputo boasts one of the first electric tramway systems in Africa, beginning in 1904. In this diverse city Bantu, Portuguese, Arab, Indian and Chinese culture are all seen.
At the time of independence in 1975, Mozambique was one of the most impoverished countries in the world. Unsuitable policies, economic negligence and a vicious civil war, lasting from 1977 to 1992, devastated the country. In 1987, the government carried out a set of economic reforms to stabilise the country. These steps, along with other crucial contributing factors such as donor assistance and political stability through the multi-party elections, advanced the country's GDP from $4 billion in 1993 to approximately $35 billion in 2016.
Unfortunately, even after this impressive progress more than 50% of the population live below the poverty line. Agriculture continues to be the main form of income for the majority of the people and employs the vast majority of the country's work force. Skilled workers such as teachers, doctors and lawyers make up a small percentage and are focused in the capital. The capital of Maputo manufactures cement, pottery, furniture, shoes and rubber. The main exports leaving this port city are cotton, sugar, chromite, sisal and copra. Coastal fishing also accounts for one third of the country's exports, particularly shrimp and mackerel. Mining and manufacturing are moderate industries producing: coal, limestone, salt, beryllium, gold, copper, uranium, diamonds and iron. The main manufactures are textiles, food and beverages, glass, and plastics. The main exports are primarily shipped to Spain, the US, Japan and Portugal. The main imports of petroleum, food and machinery arrive from South Africa, the US, Portugal and Italy. The country continues to experience severe trade imbalance.
Following riots in 2010 about increased taxes on things like electricity and food the government implemented subsidies, decreased taxes and tariffs and instituted other fiscal measures. This has lessened the burden on the people to some extent.
One economic barrier remains the imbalance in trade, although aluminium production from the Mozal Aluminium Smelter has significantly raised export earnings recently. Five years ago the Mozambican Government began maintaining Portugal's last remaining share in the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectricity Company. The government has plans to expand the Cahora Bassa Dam and build additional dams to increase its electricity exports to meet the needs of its domestic industries.
Mozambique offers an unlimited array of activities for travelers of all types. From wildlife and nature to history and culture, the nation boasts impressive and interesting sites around the whole country. To the north lies the The Quirimbas Archipelago, a collection of 32 stunning islands. There is also the oldest and still-standing fort in Sub-Saharan Africa, Fort of São Sebastião. In northeast Mozambique is Mt Namúli standing at 2419m. In central Mozambique there is the Gorongosa National Park which is 400km of preserved land and protected wildlife, Catapu Forest Reserve and Macuti Beach. To the south is Maputo, the hub for art and city culture. There you can find the National Art Museum, the famed and historical train station, the Chissano Gallery which shows works of renowned sculptor Alberto Chissano and the home of the cultural fusion of dance, music and art, the Centro Cultural Franco- Moçambicano.


After almost 20 years in business the vintage clothing thrift shop at 949 Amsterdam Avenue between 106th and 107th Streets leased by Valley Restoration LDC was closed in March 2015 (the background graphic on this website is a photo of the store). The board of directors made this decision reluctantly, but as a small nonprofit we could no longer support the store as it had been losing money for years. We hope its nearly two-decade existence brought joy, and the occasional bargain, to its many visitors.


Recognizing Behavior Patterns Key to Understanding and Solving Aggressive Dog Issues | Leader of the Pack Home Dog Training | Proudly Serving the Inland Empire.Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino Counties.
Dogs aren't born aggressive—but when aggression occurs, especially toward humans, the problem must be dealt with firmly. For both safety and liability reasons, aggression is among the most serious issues dog training professionals are asked to address.
Nationwide statistics underscore the potential danger of dog bites. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly five million Americans suffer from dog bites each year. On average, 800,000 people are injured seriously enough each year to require medical attention. Sixty-one percent of dog bites occur within pet owners' homes and 43 percent of all dog bites involve children bitten by the family dog. These numbers are both staggering and alarming, highlighting the need for public awareness and education.
Dog aggression is a behavioral pattern, not a personality type. This means one breed is not necessarily more aggressive than any other. By and large, aggression is situational, and more than 90 percent of the time dog aggression is a reaction based on fear. I have treated all breeds of dogs for aggression and found that the diminutive Chihuahua can be just as aggressive as the much larger Rottweiler or German shepherd. Clearly, the larger dogs can instill more fear and potentially cause more harm because of their size and strength. But the root causes of the behavior are the same—and nearly all can be addressed with proper training.
Unfortunately, many dogs are euthanized for behavior problems that could have been corrected. Dogs may bite for many reasons—most bite out of fear, but there are other types of aggression. Whether a dog has bitten a family member or a stranger out of fear or to show dominance, the problem is serious. If your dog displays any of the following behavioral patterns, seek the advice of a professional immediately.
Fear-based aggression is the most common form of aggression. Typically this will happen when a dog misunderstands a threat in its environment. This triggers his "fight or flight" instinct. Dogs that bite and growl out of fear tend to be under-socialized, or have had bad experiences and negative memories. These canines feel uneasy when approached by strangers or when little children run up to them. Although they'd prefer to run away, they may feel cornered—and that's when bites may occur. Also, people who try to break up fights between dogs are often the victims of misdirected aggression. This is a common situation, resulting in accidental bites from dogs that are otherwise wonderful, loving pets.
A dog exhibiting dominance aggression is most likely to direct his inappropriate behavior to his family members. A dominant canine thinks he is the head of the household. To show this, he may refuse to get off the couch or bed. Should you attempt to remove him, he will growl and bite.
Does your dog growl or snap if you get too close during feeding or when he's playing with his favorite toy? If so, he is displaying possession aggression. Canines exhibiting this behavioral problem do not trust anyone with, or even near, their favorite toy, food or person. A dog that does not allow you near him while he is eating must be corrected. If a dog is overly possessive of a person, that person must be the one to correct the dog.
Predatory aggression, often seen in herding breeds, stems from an instinct to chase prey and bring it down. Some dogs may go after cats, squirrels, or livestock—especially if these animals are on the move. In worst cases, dogs exhibiting predatory aggression may go after small children. Be aware if your dog routinely becomes intensely fixated on an object as fixating can result in a chase or attack.
Any dog can exhibit pain-induced aggression. Some dogs that experience chronic pain from a number of medical or physical conditions can develop aggressive tendencies as a way to protect themselves from the pain caused by handling. Be aware if your dog displays any kind of physical discomfort. Dogs suffering from trauma may also bite their owners. If your usually mild-mannered dog has been in an accident, do not trust that he won't bite.
A dog that growls, barks and bites at joggers or cyclists near his home is exhibiting territorial aggression. This behavior can also be directed at anyone new to the house, such as mail carriers or guests. These canines are fine once the potential threat has left their territory, but they can be especially tough on visitors. Typically a dog will bark to warn of an intruder, but if a dog continues to feel threatened, he is more likely to attack to defend himself.
If your dog has a problem with aggression, call a professional trainer or animal behaviorist. I also recommend enrolling your puppy in obedience class or bringing him to visit My Little Pack of Dog Trainers for aplay session. This will expose your dog to other people and other dogs. And, most importantly, he will learn to follow the commands of his pack leader—you.


the video explained all details of composite resin bridgework methodically step by step and in detail.
Shall definitely incorporate it into my practice.
Fabricating Resin Bonded Bridges is a short presentation on how to fabricate direct composite bridges for your patients. The entire program is under 10 minutes long but will save you hours of time treating patients in your office.
Exposure to placing composite splints, retainers and composite bridgework.
Determine which patients are candidates for direct composite bridges.
Dr. Marc M. Gottlieb was born and raised on Long Island, attended Union College in Schenectady New York and then shuffled off to Buffalo for Dental School. While attending the University at Buffalo he received many academic scholarships, awards and fellowships.
After graduation from dental school Dr. Gottlieb went on to a two-year post-graduate residency program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center This unique opportunity provided advanced training in anesthesiology and all the specialties of dentistry.
Dr. Gottlieb is currently on staff at Stony Brook University Hospital and maintains a full time private practice. During his 35 year dental career was awarded 2 U.S. patents, presented over 125 continuing education programs and published over 20 dental articles. For the past seven years he has been honored by Dentistry Today's list of top CE providers. For additional information he can be reached through his website http://www.AnxietyFreeDental.com.
the video explained all details of composite resin bridgework methodically step by step and in detail. Shall definitely incorporate it into my practice.


Mol Biol Rep. 2012 Feb;39(2):1791-9. doi: 10.1007/s11033-011-0920-1. Epub 2011 May 28.
Probiotic Dahi containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum alleviates age-inflicted oxidative stress and improves expression of biomarkers of ageing in mice.
Division of Animal Biochemistry, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India.
The potential benefiting effects of probiotic Dahi on age-inflicted accumulation of oxidation products, antioxidant enzymes and expression of biomarkers of ageing were evaluated in mice. Probiotic Dahi were prepared by co-culturing in buffalo milk (3% fat) Dahi bacteria (Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris NCDC-86 and Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis biovar diacetylactis NCDC-60) along with selected strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus LaVK2 (La-Dahi) or combined L. acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum BbVK3 (LaBb-Dahi). Four groups of 12 months old mice (6 each) were fed for 4 months supplements (5 g/day) of buffalo milk (3% fat), Dahi, La-Dahi and LaBb-Dahi, respectively, with basal diet. The activities of catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) declined and the contents of oxidation products, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and protein carbonyls, increased in red blood corpuscles (RBCs), liver, kidney and heart tissues and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity increased in RBCs and hepatic tissues during ageing of mice. Feeding ageing mice with La-Dahi or LaBb-Dahi increased CAT activity in all the four tissues, and GPx activity in RBCs and hepatic tissue, and a significant decline in TBARS in plasma, kidney and hepatic tissues and protein carbonyls in plasma. Feeding mice with probiotic Dahi also reversed age related decline in expression of biomarkers of ageing, peroxisome proliferators activated receptor-α, senescence marker protein-30 (SMP-30) and klotho in hepatic and kidney tissues. The present study suggests that probiotic Dahi containing selected strains of bacteria can be used as a potential nutraceutical intervention to combat oxidative stress and molecular alterations associated with ageing.


GETTING SIRIUS: So, Howard Stern is joining Sirius satellite radio in 2006 in a five-year deal reportedly worth $500 million. My question is: How does Alex Bennett feel about this?
Bennett, a native San Franciscan who helped pioneer FM talk radio in New York in the '70s, then returned to become a morning star at KMEL, at "The Quake" (the '80s version) and on KITS/"Live 105," was let go in 1997. In his place now: Howard Stern.
In April, Bennett started a talk show on -- yep, Sirius. He was in town recently to do a week of shows from studios on upper Broadway, and after one show featuring a fiery Will Durst, Bud E. Luv and film critic Michael Snyder, he told me he was grateful to be back on the air, even if it's on a satellite service that has only 700,000 subscribers with about 120 channels from which to choose.
"Let's face it. I'm starting over again," said Bennett, 58. After "Live 105," he had a series of stops and starts, including stints on KNEW and CNET radio, before he left for New York. "I was sleeping on a friend's couch, taking some jobs editing video, and then this comes along and I'm back in the game."
He does his show live at 9 a.m. in New York, so in the Bay Area he's got the morning shift. It's a talk show, "50 percent political, 50 percent everything else, including my aches and pains." Despite that, it's part of Sirius' lineup of left-leaning talk shows, on its Channel 143. Stern's deal gives him several channels of his own.
So, how does Bennett feel? "I couldn't be more delighted," he wrote in an e-mail. "He has brought a lot of recognition of Sirius in just a short amount of time, which in turn has made my job easier and our success as a company more assured."
Sirius, he says, has treated him well. "They're the best people I've ever worked with, and this is the best job I've ever had."
As for his old boss at Live 105, Ed Krampf, now a senior vice president for Clear Channel: "I've always loved Ed," he said. "I've been fired more by Ed than by any human being on the planet, and I'd be happy to be fired by him again. He always believed in me."
Bennett had direct experience with only one Clear Channel programmer. So, he says, "I can't speak for all of Clear Channel. But do I like some outfit owning that many radio stations? Absolutely not. Everything in my existence as a broadcaster says that's not good. Not for me as a performer, because there are fewer jobs available, but it's even worse for the public, who isn't being served by that kind of 7-Eleven convenience store mentality that it takes to run that many stations."
But, he adds: "There was a time when it was very trendy to hate Clear Channel. I'm beginning to think there's a fog breaking over there; they're starting to see that they can't operate like 7-Eleven. They've started putting on stations with left-wing, progressive talk show hosts. They're reducing voice-tracking. So maybe they aren't the bull-headed monolith I thought they were."
Not that Bennett is overly concerned about nonsatellite radio right now. If radio insists on being homogenized and mediocre, he says, "they're just handing me an audience. Something comes to be when it's needed, and satellite is coming to be because the public demands it."
RADIOACTIVITY: KGO has named Jennifer Jones co-anchor, with Ed Baxter, of the station's morning news show. Jones, who's won several awards for her work as a reporter at KGO, had co-anchored the noon news until she began filling in for Mary Ellen Geist, who left in August for a combination of personal and business reasons ... Jazz fans, especially in Contra Costa County, rejoice! KCSM (91.1 FM) has put up a new translator on Mount Diablo, filling in weak spots in much of the East Bay's 680 corridor (Concord, Walnut Creek and environs) ... In a letter to The Chronicle, reader Fred Wright blamed "liberals for axing KABL." Just two things about those four words. KABL wasn't axed; it was moved, albeit to a dinky FM signal centered in Contra Costa County. Second, it wasn't the work of liberals. KABL's owner is Clear Channel. "We're capitalists," said one exec, explaining how the company can have liberal and conservative talk stations in the same market. And, being capitalists, the company is seeking more spots on the dial for the KABL sound . .. Paul "Lobster" Wells, host of the syndicated classic rock show "Lobster's Rock Box," is celebrating Halloween with a blood drive and costume contest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Hard Rock Cafe on Pier 39. In exchange for a mere pint of your blood, which goes to Blood Centers of the Pacific, Wells, whose show is on Clear Channel's KUFX ("KFOX") locally, will give you a pint of bloody delicious ice cream and other goodies, including a chance to stay in the Grace Slick suite at the Hotel Monaco.
ISLAND HOPPING: I did a guest stint the other Friday morning on Alisa Clancy's "Desert Island Jazz" show on KCSM, and among the artists I played was East Bay jazz and pop thrush Jenna Mammina, for her playful rendition of Elvis Costello's "Watching the Detectives." Her Web site (www.jennamammina.com), she reports, started getting CD orders, and the new fans heard her not only on the radio but also on KCSM's Internet stream from Nebraska and Massachusetts. Meantime, her parents tuned in via WebTV from Michigan. "It's a wonderful Web world we live in," she says. P.S.: Mammina has released an exquisite new CD, "Inner Smile." And FYI, my choices included several other locals: Madeline Eastman, Pamela Rose with Glenn Walters, and the late, great Larry Ching, whose first and last CD, "Till the End of Time," was produced by a certain radio columnist.
RADIO OPTIONS: In case you haven't gotten my heavy hints, radio no longer requires a radio. It's now heard on your computers, on your phones and even on your MP3 players. AudioXtract, once installed on your computer, allows you to access a database of Internet stations, any of which you can record in the form of MP3 files. You can then play them or download them onto portable players, or burn them to CDs. It's a VCR for Internet radio, without the flashing "00:00," and it costs a penny less than $50 at www.audioxtract.com. And if that's too much for you, how about, uh ... free? Check out StepVoice at www.stepvoice.com for a program that lets you record streaming audio. Yes, it's simpler, but now you can say that you got the equivalent of a free lunch.
ON THE NET: Reader Art Destin of Saratoga sends this radio postcard: "The past two summers our family spent time at beach towns on the east coast and each one had an AAA (industry lingo for "adult album alternative," or some such) station that was devoid of the corporate influence you find in the big cities. Each of these stations reminds me of what we used to have here in the Bay Area (KSAN, etc.) and hints at what KFOG should be. The stations are: WOCM, Ocean City, Md. (www.irieradio.com/), and WMVY, Martha's Vineyard, Mass. (www.mvyradio.com/)." Thanks, Art.
What KFOG "should be" depends on each listener. For a radio biz realist like me, it's about as good as a commercial station can be. WOCM is rockier and has more new music than KFOG. As for WMVY radio: It's an eclectic little oasis of singer-songwriter rock and pop, blues, jazz, reggae and R&B. It's softer than KFOG, reflecting its Cape Cod environs and its locals, who include Carly Simon, James Taylor and his brother Livingston. As Bill Graham would say: Cheers!
RADIO FANATICS ALERT: Can't get enough news and gossip about radio? There are plenty of online trade publications, but you have to go through subscription and registration hoops to get into them. And then there's www.radiodaily news.com. Here you'll find a stream of summaries of articles about radio -- from industry news and trends to local DJs getting into trouble -- culled from newspapers, magazines, Web sites and radio people's home pages. I ran across www.kentburkhart.com, where former powerhouse radio consultant Kent Burkhart tells tales from his colorful past, fairly shouting, at the end of each weekly episode, "I WAS THERE!"
He was. Burkhart was in on the early years of Top 40; he was a pioneer of satellite-delivered programming and he was partners with Lee Abrams, who mainstreamed FM rock in the '80s and who now runs the programming on XM satellite radio. Back in the mid-'60s, Burkhart says, he was offered a chance to run KFRC when it switched from middle-of-the-road to Top 40, but declined. In that instance, I guess, he was ALMOST THERE!
R.I.P.: Mel Fritze, better known as Tony Tremayne on KYA during its early Top 40 years, died Sept. 21 in Santa Rosa at age 81. The announcer began at KROW in Oakland in 1943, worked at KTIM and KSFO, spun rock 'n' roll records on KYA in the late '50s, and became a newscaster in the early '60s ... And, to bring us full-circle, here's a site to behold: If you'd like an interesting perspective on recent rock radio history in the Bay Area - particularly from the "Live 105" angle -- visit DJ Big Rick Stuart's site, www.bigrick.fm. Stuart (he went from KUSF to KITS and is now on KFOG afternoons) chronicles the many ups and downs at "Live 105," including hirings, firings, ownership changes and format tweaks. His blog includes sidebars on favorite radio personalities of his, like Alex Bennett.


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Commonwealth Bay 1986
These are images from a visit to Mawson's Hut at Commonwealth Bay aboard polar re-supply vessel MV Icebird in the summer of 1985/1986.
The Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-1914 was the first expedition to be organised by Australians to explore the Antarctic coastline immediately south of Australia. The expedition was led by Sir Douglas Mawson (1882-1958) and departed Hobart on December 2nd, 1911, aboard the expedition vessel "Aurora". The expedition party constructed their main base at Cape Denison, a rocky promontory in Commonwealth Bay.
Following the departure of Mawson's expedition in 1914 these historic buildings stood abandoned for many years, serving only as a forlorn reminder of a great chapter in Australia's Antarctic exploration history. By the early 1980s the deterioration caused by time, climatic extremes, and relentless gales and blizzards was threatening their survival. Structural elements had fractured and sagged, timber boards had shrunk and weathered to reveal large gaps, and snow and ice had filled the interior.
A private expedition called "Project Blizzard" occupied the site during the 1984/85 and 1985/86 seasons and was present during our visit. Project Blizzard was a team of Australians working to keep alive the spirit and tradition of Australia's Antarctic pioneers. The objectives of the expedition were to conserve Mawson's Hut, to increase public awareness of the role Australians played in Antarctic exploration, and to conduct a number of scientific projects.
One of the tasks completed by Project Blizzard was to remove much of the snow and ice filling the main hut, allowing us the rare privelege of entering the hut and viewing many of the supplies and artefacts as they were left by Mawson's men in 1914.
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I've been building an AngularJS component that creates a table of items that are passed to it through msg.payload and are clickable using the scope.$watch and pass a value out through msg.payload. One part is a countdown clock related to the item in each row.
The component generally works, but if I cause a change in the data, the setInterval creates a second interval without clearing the first, and I end up with 2 countdown clocks on the same row, one on top of the other.
Obviously I need a clearInterval, but what's happening is that the $scope.$watch is waiting for a msg.payload, and it calls this countdown clock function. It seems like the logical place to put the clearInterval is in the $scope.$watch after it has figured out it has new data. The $scope.$watch function calls the countdown clock function.
Any thoughts on when/how I can call this clearInterval.
Answered my own question. I needed to move the setInterval function from the countdown function into the $scope.$watch. Then I needed to clearInterval before I set it. In this way, when new data comes in to drive the countdown, it will clear out the old interval.


Archroma, a leader in colour and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced that Thailand-based Absolute Denim will be the first denim manufacturer to switch 100% of its production to aniline-free indigo dyeing.
Absolute Denim is a Thailand-based denim manufacturer producing high quality denim with a focus on eco-friendlier materials and processes. The company can produce up to two million metres of denim per month for customers that include some of the biggest brands and retailers in the world.
During production, some of the aniline stays locked into the indigo pigment and is difficult to wash off the fabric. The remainder of the aniline impurity, approximately 300 metric tons annually, is discharged during dyeing. This can be an issue as aniline is toxic to aquatic life. In addition, exposure levels to factory workers can be high. As a result of its toxicity (more hazardous than alkylphenols) it is now starting to feature on the restricted substance lists (RSL) of some major clothing brands and retailers.
The new Denisol Pure Indigo 30 dyes were developed as an aniline-free indigo solution for designers, manufacturers and brand owners who long for authentic indigo inspiration. Archroma tested DenisolPure Indigo at Absolute Denim mill in Thailand. The company says it wanted to be sure that the new indigo dye would perform exactly the same as conventional indigo.
"At Archroma we continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable - but we cannot do it alone. Without forward-thinking manufacturers such as Absolute Denim to consciously adopt these eco-advanced innovations in their daily production, like our aniline-free Denisol Pure Indigo, we will not be able to move this industry forward on our resource-constrained world we live in. As consumers are increasingly aware of, and concerned about, climate change and ecological threats, this is not only the right thing to do - it is also good for business," commented James Carnahan, Head of Sustainability at Archroma.
"Deep down inside most of us want the world to be a better place for our loved ones and for future generations, starting with how we live, what we eat, what we wear, still trying to be cool, fashionable, still trying to be environmentally conscious," said Vichai Phromvanich, Board Member, Absolute Denim.


Folding Pocket Beard Comb – Suavecito, Inc.
Growing up in the custom car, motorcycle and tattoo scene, we were early users of traditional hair pomades and grooming products.
Disappointed with the existing options at the time for hair pomades and the types of companies that represented them, we were even more disappointed with the pricepoint that these companies were trying to charge.
Coming from humble beginnings in Santa Ana, California, we were not used to paying over $10.00 for a hair product and, frankly, couldn't afford to use these products daily.
We set out to develop a pomade that was for us: with a fragrance we liked, a formula that worked for our unique hair types and, most of all, at a price point that someone our age in our community could easily afford.
With short funds in hand and some friends in the barber industry to help, Suavecito was born and began to spread all throughout the Orange County car, motorcycle, tattoo and barbershop scenes.
Since Suavecito's start, our line has expanded immensely into a full men's grooming line, a female branch of the company called Suavecita and a high-end men's grooming line called Suavecito Premium Blends.


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Lilian Selina Amy Duff1
Lilian Selina Amy Duff was born in 1862.1 She was the daughter of Major James Duff and Mary Laura Dawkins.1
[S2236] Tuwhainoa Paul McKenna Duff, "re: Duff Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Duff Family."
Margaret Coleman1
F, #566622, b. 12 February 1836, d. 21 November 1910
Margaret Coleman was born on 12 February 1836 at Old Luce, Wigtownshire, Scotland.1 She died on 21 November 1910 at age 74 at Scotland.1
She and Major James Duff were associated.1
Child of Margaret Coleman and Major James Duff
Helen Duff1 b. 6 Jan 1856, d. 23 Mar 1909
Helen Duff1
F, #566623, b. 6 January 1856, d. 23 March 1909
Helen Duff was born on 6 January 1856 at Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Major James Duff and Margaret Coleman.1 She died on 23 March 1909 at age 53 at Kirktown, Oyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1
Commander John Vivian Auchmuty Musters1
M, #566624, b. 7 May 1917, d. 10 February 2013
Last Edited=8 Mar 2014
Commander John Vivian Auchmuty Musters was born on 7 May 1917.2 He was the son of Captain John Domvile Auchmuty Musters and Olga Gertrude Helena Barnes.3,2 He married Ann Rosemary Garbett, daughter of Captain Leonard Garbett, on 11 September 1943.2 He died on 10 February 2013 at age 95 at Nelson, New Zealand.2
He fought in the Second World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.2 He gained the rank of Commander in the Royal Navy.1
Children of Commander John Vivian Auchmuty Musters and Ann Rosemary Garbett
Rosemary Musters4
John Musters4
Bridget Musters4
Adrian Musters4
[S6388] Patrick Musters, "re: Musters Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 18 October 2012. Hereinafter cited as "re: Musters Family."
William Metcalfe1
William Metcalfe is the son of Charles Metcalfe and Mary (?)1 He married Catherine Affleck, daughter of Gilbert Affleck and Anna Dolben, on 26 April 1733.1
He lived at Fordham Abbey, Cambridgeshire, England.2
[S6389] Breen Metcalfe, "re: Metcalfe Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 18 October 2012. Hereinafter cited as "re: Metcalfe Family."
[S522] Edmund Lodge, compiler, The Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire, 80th edition (London, U.K.: Kelly's Directories Ltd, 1911), page 142. Hereinafter cited as Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire, 80th edition.
Catherine Affleck1
F, #566626, b. circa 1718, d. May 1760
Catherine Affleck was born circa 1718.1 She was the daughter of Gilbert Affleck and Anna Dolben.1 She married William Metcalfe, son of Charles Metcalfe and Mary (?), on 26 April 1733.1 She died in May 1760.2
From 26 April 1733, her married name became Metcalfe.1
Rosalind Bruce1
Rosalind Bruce married Leonard Huxley, son of Rt. Hon. Thomas Henry Huxley and Henrietta Anne Heathorn.1
Her married name became Huxley.1
Child of Rosalind Bruce and Leonard Huxley
Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley+2 b. 22 Nov 1917, d. 30 May 2012
[S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
Harriet Taylor1
Harriet Taylor was born in 1820 at Prestwich, Norfolk, England.1 She was the daughter of Reverend John Taylor and Marianne Cubitt.1
Elizabeth Palmer1
Elizabeth Palmer married Thomas Jex-Blake, son of William Jex-Blake, in 1821.1
From 1821, her married name became Jex-Blake.1
Catherine Jex-Blake1
F, #566630, b. 15 August 1825, d. 7 September 1825
Catherine Jex-Blake was born on 15 August 1825.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Jex-Blake and Maria Emily Cubitt.1 She died on 7 September 1825.1


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Jun 22, 2020 - Politics & Policy
Graham: Trump visa restrictions will have "chilling effect" on economic recovery
Ursula Perano
Photo: Carolyn Kaster-Pool/Getty Images
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Monday that President Trump's expansion of legal immigration restrictions — including a temporary ban on high-skilled H-1B visas — will have a "chilling effect" on the country's economic recovery.
Why it matters: Graham is one of Trump's closest allies in the Senate. He and many pro-business groups, including major tech companies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have expressed disapproval at the decision to restrict legal immigration during the pandemic.
What he's saying: Graham tweeted, "Those who believe legal immigration, particularly work visas, are harmful to the American worker do not understand the American economy."
"Work visas for temporary and seasonal jobs covering industries like hospitality, forestry, and many economic sectors can only be issued AFTER American workers have had a chance to fill the job position."
"Before coronavirus, legal immigration and programs like these played an important role in helping President Trump create the strongest economy in generation. I have little doubt that programs like these would help him build it again."
"Unfortunately, I fear the President's decision today to temporarily shut down these programs will create a drag on our economic recovery."
"The shuttering of these programs may not lead to employment opportunities for displaced American workers, but could instead increase the cost of consumer goods for Americans — particularly service industry related products," he added.
The big picture: The Trump administration on Monday banned U.S. entry for foreigners on specific temporary work visas through 2020, including high-skilled H-1B visas.
The move expands on earlier coronavirus-related immigration restrictions, which have also been extended through the end of the year.
Per Axios' Stef Kight, the additional restrictions will also affect H-1B spouses, non-agriculture worker H-2Bs visas, short-term workers on J-1 exchange visas, and L visas, which allow companies to move employees working overseas to U.S. offices.
Jacob Knutson
Sep 19, 2020 - Politics & Policy
Dems on Senate Judiciary tell Graham to delay filling Ginsburg's seat
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) speaking in August.
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), called on Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to delay filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court until after the presidential inauguration.
What it matters: Democrats cited the Senate GOP's refusal to consider President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland following Justice Antonin Scalia's death in 2016. Republicans at that time claimed voters should choose the president and the president should select the justice, since the vacancy occurred during an election year.


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A Chemical Investigation of the Senna Bean (Sesbania Macrocarpa)
Cedric Taylor Stubblefield, Prairie View A&M College
Master of Chemistry
In recent years, a relatively new field of chemistry known as "chemurgy" has been extensively explored. Scientists have done much to boost the world's economy with the aid of chemurgy. Many materials which heretofore have been classed as useless wastes are now the raw substances from which many products, old and new, have recently been made available to the consumer. In many cases these new sources of raw materials have enabled manufacturers to place better, but cheaper products on the market.
The late Dr George W Carver contributed much in developing the field of chemurgy. Credit is given to him for developing hundreds of edible and non-edible new products from the peanut and the potato. Dr Carver also developed the soy bean, which previously had been regarded as a noxious plant to cultivated crops, into the source of raw materials for highly nutrient food ingredients, and other products.
Other chemurgists have utilized some of the wastes from foods, such as, oat hulls, corn cobs, and other seeds and hulls of fruit and cereals. The starch of oat hulls and corn cobs has been found to be a very cheap raw material for furfural and its derivatives. This group of compounds is used extensively in the preparation of cheaper and better plastics, and other synthetic resins.2
As was once the soy bean, the senna bean is also a troublesome weed for which no or little use has been found. This investigation was begun in order to explore the possibilities that the senna bean may contain something of commercial value, and to gain some knowledge of the general chemical composition of the senna bean, quantitative estimations were to be made only on those constituents that existed in sufficient quantities to warrant their determinations. Special attention was to be given to the protein, alkaloid, carbohydrate, fat, and mineral content of the bean. The toxicity of the senna bean was also to be observed by feeding the seeds to rats, or if found to be non-toxic, its nutritive properties were to be evaluated from the feeding experiment.
2 Quaker Oat Company, The Furans: Chemicals from Oat Hulls, Pamphlet, (1941).
E. E. O'Banion
E. G. High
W. A. Samuels
Prairie View A&M College
Stubblefield, C. T. (1947). A Chemical Investigation of the Senna Bean (Sesbania Macrocarpa). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pvamu-theses/784


What's the difference between variable and constant magnetic fields?
Can the Magnetic Therapy by Torpol be overused?
A therapy using constant magnetic field can not be overused as the magnetic field provides the body with as much energy as it can absorb in the long run. Every cell has a small electric charge that is affected by presence of magnetic field. Infections, exercises or any sort of strain disrupt natural balance of the body. Exposing the body to a constant magnetic field effectively reverses this process. Firstly, exposure to magnetic field improves oxygen transport by the blood cells, dilates blood vessels, lowers vascular endothelial tension which improves ion exchange, it also rises temperature locally which advances recovery. Once the disrupted processes get balanced out, the body enters the healing phase as the boost of energy rises vitality and enhances immunity. Magnetic Therapy by Torpol prevents the body from disruptions by constant rebalancing of its natural functions.
How does the therapy using constant magnetic field affect the body?
Why are there such broad and varied effects of the magnetic therapy?
The basic effects of magnetic field therapy are related to cardiovascular system - dilating blood vessels, preventing blood clotting and enhancing sorption of oxygen by blood cells. That accelerates tissue recovery and healing processes in general. Our therapy enhances detoxification of the body - removal of harmful/toxic products of metabolism - which is particularly important during and after medical treatment as well as during and after exercise such as intense training or competition.
Enhanced capability of blood cells to transport oxygen caused by magnetic field improves overall condition and vitality. During so called post-exertional restitution period, the magnetic therapy enables a faster return of the body to the pre-workout condition meaning mainly slowing down the heart and breath rates as well as stabilization of blood pressure. Magnetic field impacts the tissues on atomic level causing excitation of atoms and molecules, leading to their enhanced activity which translates to enhanced intracellular metabolism.
How does the magnetic field in Torpol products work?
Magnetic field stimulates recovery by activating natural response of the body. It enhances metabolism and supports dynamics of ion exchange. Regulates blood circulation which provides cells with more oxygen and accelerates removal of toxic metabolites. This, in turn, speeds up recovery and convalescence.
Torpol magnetic products are very well suited to support other forms of natural therapy, such as acupuncture, chiropractic or massage.
In what cases would you recommend the therapy with constant magnetic field?
- Pain syndromes associated with musculoskeletal system originating from degenerative, inflammatory or posttraumatic conditions (as well as those of unknown origin).
For how long can the constant magnetic field therapy be used?
The body absorbs only as much magnetic energy as it requires to recover the energy balance. Magnetic Therapy by Torpol can be safely used for both treatment and prevention purposes. It is impossible to overuse it. Following a short adjustment period it can be applied up to 10h per day.
World Health Organization (WHO) states that constant magnetic field ranging up to 20000 Gauss (2 Tesla) is harmless.
What are the limitations of using the magnetic therapy?
Magnetic therapy should not be applied for pregnant animals, during treatment of open wounds, keloid and tumors. All magnetic products should be avoided or dealt with extreme care by pregnant women and people with pacemakers or other electromedical devices. The products should not be stored close to any magnetic data storage devices.
In case of any doubts regarding application of the magnetic therapy we strongly recommend consulting a veterinarian.
After what time do the magnetic products lose their properties? Do they "demagnetize"? When should the magnets be replaced?
It is assumed that the total deterioration of the magnetic properties would take ca. 100 years. When used in a recommended fashion the magnets retain their properties over extremely long period of time. Magnetisation is a permanent effect and natural deterioration of strength does not impact the therapeutic properties.
The magnetic devices can be effectively used as long as they are not permanently damaged (e.g. bent or cracked).
The devices can lose their magnetic properties only when subjected to an extremely strong antimagnetic field or at temperatures exceeding 80°C.
What is the meaning of using Nelson knitted wool in Torpol products?
Wool fibers have an ability to contract or expand depending on the temperature which causes spontaneous flow of the air through the material. This phenomenon gives wool natural thermoregulation properties, ensuring horse doesn't sweat or overheat.
Among natural fibers, the lamb wool exhibits the best water absorbing properties. It is capable of absorbing the amount of water equivalent to ⅓ of its own mass without having impression of being moist. Due to its capability to absorb large amount of sweat, wool provides a quick drying effect. The absorbed water is not retained within the material as it evaporates quickly during ventilation. Wool products provide a natural micro-massage that helps to maintain desired blood circulation.
Our awareness of the beneficial properties of wool stems from our extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing rehabilitation products for humans. That is why we could not miss wool in our products for animals.
What temperature should Torpol products be washed?
We recommend our products be washed in 30°C. This refers to all magnetic, wool and standard products.


The Board of County Commissioners of Wabasha County, Minnesota, convened in Regular Session at the Wabasha County Courthouse, in the City of Wabasha, Minnesota on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Donation of $425 from the Wabasha Rotary Club to the Substance Abuse Court.
Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that Mr. James Webster is hereby authorized to be hired as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor at the start step of $23.0143 per hour.
Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that Mr. Eric Passe is hereby authorized to be hired as a Highway Maintenance Worker at the Grade 7 start step of $17.15 per hour as stated in the AFSCME Local 3533 (Highway Department) Labor Agreement.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners authorizes the hire of a Public Health Nurse or Registered Nurse with the start date and salary to be determined by Human Resources.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners transfers the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (VIN 2GCEK13T151268711) to the Highway Department and that the 1999 GMC 4X4 Truck (VIN 1GTEK19V8X2534485) be disposed of by auction with the proceeds going toward the Squad Replacement Fund.
Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that, it hereby authorizes the Social Services Director to appoint April Schones as an Eligibility Worker in a permanent position effective this date.
Whereas, there is a vacancy for the position of one Highway Maintenance Worker at the Wabasha County Highway Department.
Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes Wabasha County Highway Department to advertise and hire one Highway Maintenance Worker.
Whereas, Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC is the lowest responsible bidder for C.P. 79-15-8180.
Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that Wabasha County hereby accepts the bid of Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC. for C.P. 79-15-8180 – Sealcoat - in the amount of $472,647.19 and that the Chairman of the County Board and the County Administrator are hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC for this work.
Whereas, Parcel R22.02723.00 Eaglewood Estates 5th Addition OutLot E City of Lake City – Forfeited to the State of MN for nonpayment of property taxes.
Full Legal: Out Lot E of Eaglewood Estates 5th Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder for the County of Wabasha and State of Minnesota.
Whereas, The parcel was platted on March 15, 2007 and a Developer's Agreement dated February 16, 2007 was recorded on March 15, 2007 as document number 281885. The Developer's Agreement states parcel listed above should be conveyed to the City of Lake City for use by the City. The Developer never conveyed the parcel to the City.
Whereas, On 01/12/15 City of Lake City passed resolution # 15-004 stating they would like to use the parcel as a bike trail easement as it is currently being used that way.
Whereas, On 03/04/15 City of Lake City sent the fees and the Application for State Deed for Tax-Forfeited Land – Failure to Convey to the Wabasha County Auditor/Treasurer. Auditor/Treasurer recommends approving the City of Lake City's request for conveyance of the parcel.
Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the City of Lake City's request for conveyance of parcel R22.02723.00 (legal listed above) for Public Use pursuant to MS 282.01, Subd 1a; and that such use will be for a bike trail easement.
Whereas, The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners must provide preliminary approval of the Solid Waste Management Plan as a first step towards adopting a new plan.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners by a majority vote grants preliminary approval of the Wabasha County 2015-2025 Solid Waste Management Plan and authorizes the MPCA to place it on public notice.
Motion to close the open meeting and open BWSR closed session.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, a closed meeting of the County Board addressing the above referenced concerns will be held with the County's counsel. No subject matter other than the foregoing shall be discussed at said meeting.
Motion to close BWSR session and open regular Board meeting.
Motion to recess to Tim Beck Retirement, 3:30 p.m. at the Wabasha Legion.