The department of neurology at KIMS consists of a team of highly competent neurologists available round the clock, equipped with state-of-the art technology and equipment providing world class patient care with a human touch. The department of neurology is centre of excellence and is a tertiary care referral centre with patients not only coming from all over the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh , rest of India and also out of the country. The department actively pursues clinical care and research activities in the various sub-specialities.
Patient care has been the highest priority of the Department of Neurology at KIMS Hospitals since its founding in 2004. The department has fostered the development of a wide range of subspecialty services provided by expert clinicians; these include Stroke, Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery, movement disorders Alzheimer's disease, ataxia, head ache , multiple sclerosis, neurobehavioral and neuromuscular disorders, stroke, pain management. The department has a state of art neurocritical care unit catering to the management of aute Neurological care and emergencies. We have interdisciplinary programs across all major subspecialties through collaborations with colleagues in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Radiology/Neuroradiology.
KIMS Hospital Secunderabad and Kondapur provide the best neurological care in the treatment of complex neurological disorders like Central nervous system disorders, Parkinson, and any neurological related problems. They provide the best treatment for neurology problems in Hyderabad with their best and advanced neurosurgery techniques.
EEG labs: We offer comprehensive neuro-electrophysiology work up and The department has three state of art longterm Telemetry Video EEG Units, two Bedside continuous EEG monitoring units, two digital OPD EEG machines. The unique combination of experienced Neurologists with qualified technicians makes the electrophysiology lab one of a kind.
The EMG lab: It is equipped with facilities for Nerve conduction studies, EMG, Evoked potentials and Autonomic function Testing.
Intraoprative Electrocorticography, cortical stimulation, neuronavigation are routinely done during epilepsy surgery.
TCD- Trans Cranial doppler for evaluation of patients with Stroke and other vascular disorders.
Research is a critical element in the fight against neurological disease; it paves the way for the development and implementation of new therapies and provides opportunities to expand our academic mission. Our Neurologists pioneer new surgical therapies for epilepsy, parkinson's disease and dystonia and the application of deep brain stimulation for movement disorders. Our multidisciplinary studies on outcome of patients with epilepsy and epilepsy surgery and in diseases requiring admission into neuro-critical care unit have been published in reputed indexed journals from around the globe.
The department has 4 full time faculty members.
Dr. S Mohandas is the Chief Neurologist and also the head of the Department. He has over 35 years of Experience as neurologist and was a retired professor of neurology and Dean at the Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences till 2003, before joining at KIMS. Dr.Mohandas is an astute clinician and has great passion for teaching and mentored many students. He always had keen interest in Neuro-immunology especially Multiple Sclerosis and is on advisory board of national and international MS organizations. Member of many national and international Societies: IAN, NSI, AAN, IES,IEA, APNSA. He received many felicitations and life time achievement awards for his immense contribution to neurology.
Dr.Sita Jayalakshmi is at present working as Senior Consultant Neurologist at KIMS, Hyderabad, India. She worked as additional professor of Neurology at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences and has 15 years of clinical and teaching experience as a neurologist. Dr.Sita has special interest in epilepsy and co-ordinates a comprehensive epilepsy surgery care programme at KIMS & their group has performed more than 750 epilepsy surgeries. Received the ASEPA-ASNA EEG Certification and Certified as Outstanding student in the " Neuroimaging Course in Epilepsy" by the VIREPA, the site for distance education of the ILAE. Received the Awarded the '' Eenadu'' gold medal for best outgoing student in Neurology 1994-96. She was Awarded the Japanes Society of Child Neurology (JSCN) award for excellent paper at the 14th Annual meeting of Infantile Seizure Society (2012) at Tokyo, Japan. Dr.Sita Has more than 80 publications in national and international journals, contributed chapters to textbooks in Neurosciences and received best paper awards in international and national meetings. She is a Member of several national and international organizations including American Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association, Indian Epilepsy Society, Indian Academy of Neurology, Neurological Society of India. She is also the PhD guide for students pursuing the post doctoral course in neurology by NTR university of Health Sciences. She is on the editorial board of International journal of Epilepsy and a reviewer for Indexed journals in Epilepsy.
Dr.Varalakshmi EA is a senior consultant neurologist. She has completed her DM neurology from Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences and working in KIMS from 2004. She has more than 10 years of Clinical and Teaching experience and has special interest in neuro- Rehabilitation.
The Department of Neurology is devoted to DNB education. Daily, weekly, and monthly recurring educational conferences are abundant and provide residents the opportunity to participate in interactive learning sessions. The department regularly organizes Continuing Medical Education programmes in various sub-specialities of Neurology for physicians, Neurologists and Paediatricians.
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2018 WTA Finals August 20, 2018
Babos and Mladenovic qualify for Singapore
Australian Open doubles champions set to return to WTA Finals for second time as a team
By WTA Staff
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA - The doubles pairing of Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have become the second team to qualify for the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, set to take place from October 21-28.
READ: Krejcikova and Siniakova first to punch tickets for Singapore
Hungary's Babos and France's Mladenovic started the season by capturing their first Grand Slam title as a team at the Australian Open. They lifted their second trophy of the season at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham and advanced to the final at the Mutua Madrid Open, as well as the semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
"It's an honor to qualify once again for the WTA Finals in Singapore this year," said Babos. "Winning the title last year was an amazing accomplishment and I'm excited to return this year with Kiki."
Mladenovic added: "Timea and I have had an incredible year together, from winning our first Grand Slam title as a team to now qualifying for the WTA Finals. We look forward to competing among the best teams of the year. It is a big privilege to be part of this amazing event. We are excited to come back to Singapore and can't wait to play in front of the great fans again."
Babos and Mladenovic return to Singapore for the second time competing as a team at the WTA Finals. In 2015, the pair fell in the round-robin stage of the competition.
This will be the fourth consecutive year that Babos will compete in doubles at the WTA Finals. Last year, the Hungarian teamed up with Andrea Sestini Hlavackova and captured the WTA Finals Martina Navratilova Doubles Trophy, defeating the No.1 seeded team of Latisha Chan and Martina Hingis in the semifinals. Additionally, Babos reached the WTA World No.1 Doubles Ranking in July, becoming the first player from Hungary - male or female - to reach the top spot in singles or doubles.
For Mladenovic, this will be her third WTA Finals appearance in doubles, having reached the semifinals in 2016 partnering compatriot Caroline Garcia. The Frenchwoman also served as a singles alternate last year.
Staged at the Singapore Sports Hub from October 21-28, the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global is a 10-day tennis festival featuring the world's best players vying for US$7 million in prize money and two of the most prestigious titles in women's tennis. The Top 8 singles players will compete in a round-robin format with the winner taking home the Billie Jean King Trophy. The Top 8 doubles teams will compete in a knock-out format for the Martina Navratilova Trophy.
The Porsche Race to Singapore Leaderboard is updated each Monday (every two weeks during Grand Slams events) and can be found at www.WTAFinals.com.
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This weekend our SAR team had a two part training scheduled. The first part was Helitac training in which we were to learn about how to deal with helicopters in the search. We got about half an hour in to it when our team leader received a call from the Volunteer Forces coordinator. There was a need for alpine trained rescuers on Mt. Baldy for a patient evac. Being that 90% of our team is trained for Alpine rescue we responded and drove to the command post at the Mt. Baldy trailhead where we readied our gear. We were about to head up the trail when we heard on the radio that LA's rescue 5 chopper had successfully evac'ed the patient.
We decided to do the second part of our training, Cauhilla Creek Cave, which is near Temecula. This was a fun talus cave that is about a mile hike from the road. We had a reporter and a cameraman with us and I think they enjoyed themselves. It will be interesting to read the article.
At the end of the day we received verification on the possibility that we would be needed for a search for a missing woman in Indio. The call entailed us showing up at the command post in indio at 0630 which required us to leave the Sheriff's Office in San Bernardino at 0500. This meant that I would have to wake up a 0345... joy! So after about 4 short hours of sleep I jumped out of bed and into my car and drove to San Bernardino.
We showed up on time at the CP in Indio and feasted on some egg mcmuffins, yum. After the briefing we were assigned an area to search and we drove out and started searching. We searched for about 4 hours when we were called back to the CP where they said they needed Alpine certified rescuers to find some lost Boy Scouts on San Jacinto. Once our gear was ready and we were about to leave we were notified that the scouts were found and were being pulled of the mountain.
We then ate lunch and continued our search for the missing woman. After a few more hours of looking for her in the hot sun and not finding her we were called back. It was a long weekend and I was tired. I fell asleep as soon as me head hit the pillow.


The lost-wax casting induces the principle of reproduction of an original part by molding process. This molding, generally made of elastomer material, allows to flow or inject hot wax, which consequently takes, after cooling, the form of the original part that was molded.
This step is very important for obtaining a perfectly cast iron as the original part (the model is generally provided by the customer).
The molding department therefore incorporates a highly experienced and qualified staff, with great expertise in the preparation and cutting of molds and having the best quality of molding materials and the most advanced equipment in the market.
The realization of a molding is first of all a good preparation of the center part. A feed rod is attached to your part. The whole is then introduced into a form, which will be adapted to the size of the part.
To create the silicone mold, the molders must first prepare the silicone liquid form. To do this, they mix under vacuum a base and a catalyst. The liquid is degassed in order to extract all air bubbles which can be found in the mixture. The silicone is then poured accurately in each form, then it is again passed to the vacuum degassing in order to remove the last air bubbles and to ensure that 100% of the part is covered by the silicone.
The forms are put in catalysis zone for several hours so that the mixture completely hardens.
Molders then proceed to the opening of the mould using scalpels and hooks of different sizes and shapes in order to get a clean cut. Once the mould is open, the center part is removed, leaving her perfect imprint in the silicone mould. This is tested and if necessary corrected to be fully qualified for production use in the wax workshop.
Solyfonte features a full range of wax-up equipment to achieve any kind of parts of different size, with different and often high technical levels.
The wax programmable vacuum machines with precise control of injection power: before injecting wax, the injector carries out a slight under pressure in the mold to remove air. He then injects the wax under pressure, so that the mold is completely filled. The operators have the ability to easily change the settings of vacuum and pressure in order to adjust at best their needs based on the types of part that needs to be achieved.
Vertical vacuum molding housing for making hollow parts. Indeed, some parts have to be hollow, including large parts, so it is necessary for the operators to create wax shells hollowed perfectly. To do this, they have cabins to sink a wax specially developed for this process. They completely fill the mold and then after a predetermined time lapse on the basis of the room, the wax is drained from the mold, leaving only a thin layer which has dried, once in contact with the silicone. It is this shell of wax that will allow eventually to achieve a casting, perfectly done (for the statues, vases, etc…).
Complete equipment of editing and correction of gross waxes (the trades of the medical, dental material, industry, etc…). Operators check each injected or molded wax in order to detect any deficiencies (joint plan micro, small burrs) and is using each one of tools dedicated to each operation of editing and preparation.


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Sport for Business will deliver a range of new services and opportunities linking sport and business throughout 2014.
There will be a greater focus on key areas of crossover between the two sides and new weekly features as part of the Daily News Digest:
Monday: The Business of Youth Sport and Education
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We will continue our monthly programme of Round Table events and will launch the programme for the first half of the year on Wednesday, 8th January.
We will continue to work to bring people together in environments that are great for business and personal networking. The first two keynote events of the year take place this Thursday, January 9th with the Business of Sports Science as part of the 50th Anniversary of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and on Thursday, February 20th when we are part of the Irish Sponsorship Summit at Croke Park.
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As a business owner, one of the most important things that should be on your mind is how to get your product into more hands. Forget money for a moment and try to envision the advantages of having your product be a household name or have it plastered all over social media channels. Imagine how much exposure that would offer and, in turn, how much recognition your brand will receive.
This is a valid option, but this sadly results in lower profits for every item that you manufacture. Many customers will try and call your product too expensive, but a lack of knowledge into the manufacturing process usually means their claims are false. This can lead to problems with budgeting especially if you're selling your product for an already low price or you're making very little profit in general.
This is a great idea if you're a retailer that sells many different products, or if you've created a product that comes with many different accessories.
This can be a great option if you have something that can be condensed into a free trial. For instance, if you have a piece of software that you can strip features from and offer it to customers for no price, then they'll have a good sample of what your product offers and how it can be integrated into their life or workflow.
You shouldn't just hand free products to anyone, but if a prominent blogger or YouTube content creator approaches you, then in most cases you should oblige. While it's only a single product you offer to someone, the exposure you get could be immense and it could trigger a viral outbreak of attention for your brand. This is one of the most effective digital marketing trends that you can take advantage of as a frugal business.
Those are just a couple of typical ways that you can get your product into more hands. The important thing to note here is that they're all going to cost you money in one way or another. Lowering the cost of your product will reduce the profit you make per item you produce, and creating samples will take additional resources to produce, time that could be spent elsewhere and effort that could be used on improving your product or other marketing campaigns.
We can't forget about the main barrier to entry that affects most people's choice to buy or skip your product: cost.
Something that is affordable is always going to be a better option for people who have trouble paying. Reducing the price of your product is, as explained above, one possible option, but it's not always the best. This is why many companies have turned to using credit to help them make more purchases. You're going to need dedicated financial advisors to help you crunch numbers and determine the viability of it, but it's usually worth the effort. You can often enlist the services of a credit control recruiter to help you find the correct team member. Due to the specialized nature of credit control, it's a good idea to look for someone who is capable of fulfilling the role perfectly.
Another unique option is to change your business model to support more exposure. A good example of this is when companies make their software cheaper, either by making it completely free with a separate paid version or offering a subscription service instead.
Think of it this way; when video-on-demand services offer their entire library for a small payment per month, they're giving you thousands of videos and movies for the price of a single one if you stick to a subscription. Instead of buying individual shows and movies, consumers will flock to the cheaper option which exposes an entire library of content for a small price.
With software, a free version will give customers all the main features they need. If they want to support your development, they can pay for certain features, such as no advertisements, to make their experience more enjoyable. However, if they don't like your software, then nothing was lost because they didn't pay for the free version. This will help you get your software product into more hands than you previously could because there's no monetary barrier of entry.
As you can see, there are many ways to get your product into more hands assuming you're willing to use marketing strategies and invest a bit of capital into it. As a business, it's important to try and get your product to as many people as possible, and these strategies will certainly help you achieve that goal.
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The AAP government Tuesday decided to convene a seven-day Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly starting February 22.
According to an official statement, the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
"The Cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, recommended convening of the eighth session (Budget Session) of the sixth Delhi Legislative Assembly from February 22-28, 2019," the government said in the statement.
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Concert Commemorates Sgt. Pepper's 50th Anniversary
by Barry Friedman June 1, 2017 Updated August 9, 2022
Sgt. Pepper came to stay and stay.
Come and hear the album played in style
at Lakeland Live; you're guaranteed a smile.
So may I introduce to you the band that's gonna play the tunes:
Jason, David, Sumner, Shane — and the ISO
To celebrate today's 50th anniversary of The Beatles' landmark "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," 17 local musicians are staging an ambitious concert Saturday reproducing the entire album from start to finish.
The trick the "Sgt. Pepper Redux" musicians undertake at 8 on Saturday at LkldLive is to perform an album that its creators never intended to play live.
[box]Disclosure: I'm a board member for LkldLive, a non-profit organization. I receive no compensation from LkldLive, although I've gotten into a few events for free. I paid for my Sgt. Pepper Redux tickets.[/box]
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The show (Tickets: $25-$35) is being produced by Shane Lawlor, the executive director of LkldLive, whose moptop hair, accent from the north of Britain and bouncy stage persona could mark him as a character in a Beatles tribute band.
But this won't be a tribute show in that Lawlor and his fellow musicians won't attempt to look like Beatles, just sound like them.
Lawlor, who'll be singing and playing John Lennon rhythm guitar, will be joined by singers David Brimer, playing George Harrison lead guitar, and Sumner Curtis, along with keyboard player Jason Baker.
They'll get by with a little help from their friends, musicians from the Imperial Symphony Orchestra: a string quintet, harpist, three brass players, two woodwinds, a percussionist and a bass player.
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Lawlor acknowledges he knew staging "Sgt. Pepper" was ambitious, but concedes the complexity of the music makes it even more challenging than he anticipated.
"There's a reason people don't do this," he said. "We were thinking about what we could do that's never been done before here and would really show off the talent in Lakeland. With the 50th anniversary, we realized there would never be a better time. It's such an influential album."
The most time-consuming assignment went to Baker, who took on the role of musical director and created the musical score that will be used by the ISO players.
"I should have had two or three months to do it, but in this case it was more like two or three weeks," said Baker, a 37-year-old career musician who is completing a degree in music management from Florida Southern College.
To a non-musician, the whole rehearsal schedule seems rushed — the four singers started working together Tuesday and don't play with the rhythm section until Friday or the full ensemble until the day of the show — but they insist that's typical for professional musicians.
"You spend the most time listening, and this is an album we really know," Lawlor said.
Talk about "having been some days in preparation."
The 'Beatle' musicians
* Lawlor, 39, (discography) grew up in Nottingham, England, and played bass for Nick Armstrong & the Thieves (video), which toured with Oasis and Paul Weller. Moving to the U.S., he helped form Electric Touch (video), which recorded for Island/Def Jam and was based alternately in Austin, New York City and Los Angeles.
He and his wife, Laura, moved to Lakeland, her hometown, around the time their son, who just turned 5, was born. Lawlor's biggest worry this week is that his wife will deliver their second son the day of the show.
* Baker, who grew up in Fort Meade playing piano, took up the fiddle during high school years. As a young adult, he played in a bluegrass band while working as a disc jockey for classic country station WOKC in Okeechobee.
He left the station for music gigs and comedy training at theme parks and music shows in Tennessee and North Carolina before returning to Florida to attend FSC. While there, he has taken up classical violin, jazz piano and orchestration.
* Brimer, 31, (video) grew up in Lakeland, where he was part of the local band scene during its early 2000s heyday. After graduating from McKeel Academy, he moved to California to attend the Musicians Academy in Hollywood and become a professional musician.
Some career highlights include touring with Jackson Browne (Graham Nash taught him "Teach Your Children" before a performance with Browne) and Hanson. Brimer moved back to Lakeland about three years ago, played with the Dan Signor Project for awhile and now tours the country as a solo act.
* Curtis, 25, grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Lakeland, the son of an accomplished drummer. He recently graduated from Southeastern University, where he majored in English, and became a full-time freelance musician. (He said he thought his English degree would help him write lyrics, but it's only made it harder.)
Curtis is a member of Valise, a Dallas-based band, which means a lot of flying to get to gigs.
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Since the orchestra won't include players of sitar, shruti box or circus calliopes, Baker said he has had to figure out how to use available instruments to reproduce those sounds from the album. Expect creative use of guitars, keyboards and Baker's melodica. I didn't ask about the rooster or alarm clock in "A Day in the Life."
Brimer has been learning how to play tabla, the Indian drum dominant in "Within You and Without You," and will play it while singing the song, Lawlor said.
In general, Curtis will sing McCartney's parts, Lawlor will sing Lennon, and Brimer will handle Harrison and Ringo Starr vocals, Lawlor said.
The four musicians say they were already solid Beatles fans, but preparing for the concert has given them a deeper appreciation for the complexity of their compositions.
After studying orchestration and then charting out songs like "She's Leaving Home," Baker said, "You realize it's all there. Literally everything you would study in a classical music school in terms of orchestration and arranging and composition exists in this music. This stuff is sophisticated harmonically, the use of chord inversions, the bass lines are really good."
Lawlor agreed: "It's mind blowing how simple it seems but how hard it is to do it when you tear it apart."
The musicians promise to follow the "Sgt. Pepper" segment of the concert with other Beatles tunes, but they're not specifying which, other than Brimer saying, "We're definitely going to touch on the 'Magical Mystery' side of things, too."
Any last words? Lawlor is asked. He assumes the jokey demeanor of a younger Lennon, the Beatle whose parts he'll sing:
"I think we're going to get away with it."
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On more than one occasion a carrot in the middle of the night has alerted me to health issues my dogs had. Last November, I knew something was wrong when Dudley didn't eat the half of a carrot I tossed him and it turned out he had an abscessed tooth. Several years ago (2006-2007ish), I tossed Zoe her half of a carrot only to hear her yelp as it bounced off her nose. I think it scared her more than hurt her, but she didn't see it.
So the next day I had her at the vet and learned she was completely blind. Dr. Brian Lapham determined this by ripping off pieces of a cotton ball and dropping it in front of her and she didn't react. He used cotton because she could neither hear nor smell it. Zoe hid her blindness well, he said he never would have known she was blind by the way she acted. He diagnosed her with anterior uveitis, meaning she had inflammation in the front of her eye.
This also meant heavy doses of oral Prednisone and a trip to the canine ophthalmologist, Dr. Robert English at Animal Eye Care Associates. Yes, Zoe had her own ophthalmologist and even though "English" is a family name on my mother's side, there was no discount. I was pleasantly surprised that while the costs were a little higher than a regular visit to the vet, it wasn't prohibitively higher. At that time, only canine ophthalmologists could prescribe the eye drops Zoe needed.
Look at those beautiful brown eyes!
I don't remember exactly how long it was before Zoe regained most of her sight. It seems we weaned off the Prednisone in two week intervals, 8 pills each day for 2 weeks, 6 pills each day for 2 weeks, etc. I know I nearly cried when she caught the carrot I tossed in the dim light of the refrigerator and a 4 watt night light.
Zoe tolerated the Prednisone much better than Dudley ever did when he had to take it. She never seemed to experience the side effect of urination in massive quantities that affected Dudley. He'd pee for 3 solid minutes when he was on Prednisone and he never had to take the high doses Zoe took. Zoe didn't like having the drops put in her eye, but she was a pretty good patient overall. We never determined the cause for Zoe's uveitis, but she had autoimmune issues of one sort or another her entire life. She had had a tick bite over her left eye back in 2005 and every doctor who treated Zoe agreed that could be the cause for her problems, but we would never know for sure. Always discuss ay changes in your dog with their veterinarian.
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So informative! Thanks for posting this!
Dr. English is wonderful! When Ace lost his sight because of cataracts, Dr. English did the surgery. And like you, my eyes filled with tears when Ace ran to me after surgery.
I completely understand why mothers develop crushes on their children's pediatricians. The ability to heal someone I love affects me profoundly. So I have crushes on most every vet I meet!


A couple of weeks ago the BBC announced its next 4K TV trial would involve streaming Wimbledon in 4K HDR via BBC iPlayer - much like it's been doing with the World Cup. The difference was that Sky was also offering Sky Q customers the chance to watch later stages in regular 4K via the red button. Now Virgin is getting in on that action with Eurosport.
Virgin TV customers with a V6 box will be able to tune into both the Mens' and Womens' Wimbledon finals and watch all the action on Eurosport in 4K. The announcement doesn't mention anything about the doubles finals, though, so don't be surprised if they're not included.
The matches can be watched from the homepage or Full House customers can press the red button on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 HD (channels 521 and 522), all without costing the viewer anything beyond their regular subscription. While the bad news is that these games aren't quite as comprehensive as the BBC trial, not does it mention anything about HDR, V6 owners can also watch BBC coverage through the integrated iPlayer app, which includes HDR (assuming you have a compatible TV).
That means you can watch matches other than the finals in 4K without needing a separate box or device. Similarly there are no mentions of there being limited places available, unlike the BBC, so this is a less stressful option.
The tournament starts today, with the Womens' final set to take place on 14th July and the Mens' on 15th.


A number of recent stories involving alleged instances of driving while intoxicated have been reported in and around New York City in the past several weeks.
The first, which occurred on Long Island this past Saturday, involved a pedestrian who was struck and seriously injured while walking across the street in Huntington Station early in the morning. Police say the man was hit by a vehicle that left the scene, and they eventually arrested a 21-year old who they say drove the car that hit the man. The driver has been charged with DWI and with leaving the scene of an accident. While most people are aware that the penalties for a DWI conviction are harsh, the charge of leaving the scene, because of the allegation of serious injuries, is a felony (NY VAT § 600), and can lead to significant additional consequences in the event of a conviction.
Next, in what can only be described as a mind-boggling situation, another man, also from Long Island, has been convicted of drunk driving for the 12th time in the last 32 years. Because the look-back period for determining whether you are a multiple offender in New York is ten years, not all of the man's prior convictions were includable when he was sentenced. On the other hand, the current offense was aggravated DWI. The man's blood alcohol level was allegedly 0.2, more than twice the legal limit, and in excess of the threshold (0.18) for aggravated DWI. The sentence this time was six years in prison, and marks the third time the driver has been incarcerated for drunk driving.
Alcohol problems can affect anyone, and the proof of that statement is the arrest last month of the mayor of Monticello. Gordon Jenkins was charged with driving while intoxicated after he appeared to officers to be under the influence of alcohol at the scene of a car crash. What followed was caught on video, and includes a tirade filled with expletives aimed at officers and filmed at the local police station. Jenkins is also charged with refusing a Breathalyzer test, obstructing justice and criminal mischief, although the details of the latter two charges were not provided. Not surprisingly, while the charges are still pending, there have been numerous call for the mayor's resignation.
These are just three examples of the continuing reports of alleged drinking and driving in New York.


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Came across you blog when desperately surfing for support in initiating a coding program with younger teens. I have no coding experience at all and eight Raspberry Pis have landed on my desk (shove everything onto the science teacher…) I am very willing, but do not know where to start. Any pointers?
Also that organisation is good for getting your school in contact with local people who can help. One of the biggest plus points with the Pi is that there will be people near you really into them and looking for opportunities to help.


Let Megan Hess take you on an adventure through New York, showing you the hottest places to eat, sleep and play – all illustrated in her inimitable, elegant style.
Australian illustrator Megan Hess' signature style of fashion illustration has made her a favourite with international fashion labels. Hess was born and studied in Queensland before moving to London to pursue a career in illustration. While Hess has lived and worked all over the world, she now resides in Melbourne, with her family.
I love this book!!! WARNING: it's not a book for 'reading' reading!!! It's more of a coffee table, aesthetics book. But I love the illustrations and descriptions all the places to visit in NYC. For a fashion lovers who wants to go to NYC, BE WARNED this book would want to make you submit annual leave the next day.


An excellent way of cooking mushrooms in a rich tomato and herb sauce.
Vegan. Hands-on time: 4 mins. Total time: 14 mins.
This is a quick and easy appetizer or main course accompaniment that only takes a few minutes to prepare. You can serve it on its own, but it's also nice with a green salad or perhaps a piece of crusty white bread.
The quantities given here will makes two to three portions.
Clean the mushrooms. Cut them into large chunks (this is not necessary if you are using button mushrooms).
Place the mushrooms in a pan, along with all the other ingredients except the lemon juice and parsley. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for about ten minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice. Leave to cool.
Serve cold, optionally garnished with the parsley.


A few weeks ago I shared the story of my lifetime of dieting, and I promised to write about the healthy changes I've made. Since this morning I visited the wellness nurse and can now report I have lost 45 lbs. since taking charge of my health at the end of March, it seems like a good time to fulfill that promise!
After years of looking askance at the claims of low-carb enthusiasts, and being absolutely sure that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, I am now a convert. I won't bore you with the latest science because you can google as well as I can. Let's just say it makes sense to me, and that the proof is in the pudding, or in this case, the lack thereof.
Like I wrote before, I am a diet expert, and this is the easiest diet I have ever been on. If you want to get healthy, and lose weight, and feel good, and never be hungry, this is the diet for you.
I had to make a couple of major changes that were very difficult for me. The first one was giving up cereal. I loved cereal, and I not only ate it for breakfast every morning, I also had a bowl right before bed every night. When I first decided to make healthy changes, but before I met with the wellness nurse, I went out and bought a lot of very healthy whole grain cereals, only to find out at my first appointment that pretty much all cereal is too high in carbohydrates for it to work in a low carb diet. I was EXTREMELY attached to that evening bowl of cereal and it was hard to get past that but I did.
The other super hard thing was coffee. Coffee is fine on a low carb diet, but not when it's full of sugar. So I started by cutting the number of cups per day rather than cutting the sugar! Slowly (one week at a time) I cut the sugar by .5 tsp until I could drink it with nothing but cream. This was huge!
I now cook exclusively with butter, olive oil, and coconut oil. Remember when coconut oil was bad and canola oil was good? Well, forget that. I don't even use Pam (or the generic equivalent) anymore.
Giving up bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice is not hard in the sense that I crave and want those things and feel sad about them but rather in the sense that they are ubiquitous and seem almost necessary! So I have a few substitutes: low carb bread that you can get at Kroger for an occasional sandwich (about twice a week); low carb wraps (also from Kroger) that can be used in lieu of hot dog buns, or to make burritos; low carb sandwich thins for hamburgers or black bean burgers; and mashed cauliflower with cheese instead of mashed potatoes. I've heard of some pasta and rice substitutes that I haven't tried yet, but mostly I just have given those up for now.
Someone asked me the other day if I still go out to eat and the answer is yes, absolutely! Eating out is easy on this diet. At American restaurants order steak, chicken, or fish and substitute broccoli for the customary baked potato and take the complimentary bread home to your kids. At Asian restaurants get meat and veggies and just eat a couple of bites of the rice. If you must go to Italian restaurants, get a non-pasta entree. At Panera Bread or the like, get salad and soup instead of the sandwich.
It can be a little daunting to remember what is low carb and what is not, but if you have an iPhone you are in luck! Yes, Siri can count your carbs for you. And of course before long you will more or less know, just like you know how many calories or points or fat grams are in things after awhile when you follow those kinds of diets.
On a typical day I eat two scrambled eggs and coffee for breakfast. I have hummus with vegetables, or apple slices with peanut butter, or handfuls of nuts for snacks most of the time. And you are encouraged to have two or three snacks (and lots of water) each day, to keep your metabolism moving. For lunch I try to go heavy on vegetables. For supper I focus more on the meat. I am eating all the things I have avoided my entire dieting life, and it turns out that these are the things that make you feel full and satisfied. I AM NEVER HUNGRY.
Now that I basically know how many carbs most things have in them, I don't really count them. Supposedly I'm allowed to have about 40 a day, but my philosophy is just to try to avoid them as much as possible so that if I need to go over ever (this happens sometimes when we are eating out at a church function or some other place where the menu is not under my control) it will sort of even itself out. So unlike other diets, there is nothing to count or write down (although that might be useful if you are having problems staying on track) and no meal plans to follow. THIS IS EASY.
Will I eat this way forever? Not exactly, but probably in a modified way. For example, I just can't wrap my head around the idea that whole grains and beans are bad. So when all my numbers are below where they should be, and I have lost all the weight I want to, I will likely reintroduce these items occasionally. I do still eat small amounts of beans and brown rice even now.
Below are some examples of easy, delicious, and lower carb meals I have been enjoying.
Have you ever tried low carb eating? Any other life-change success stories to share with us in the comments?
I have been eating low carb on and off for a long time. I have not lost any weight lately, but that is my own fault. One suggestions I would like to make is read the book Wheat Belly. It will explain the whole grain mystery.
I have heard of that book . . . maybe I will read it after I finish the Paleo Manifesto!
Thanks for sharing! I cut out sugar, dairy, and wheat at the beginning of summer and I'm doing well with that. The hardest part is certain social events, but if it works for me it works for me!
Looks like we are both making positive changes!
I have tried low carb before for brief periods and I just never can figure out what to eat since I am not much of a cook. For example, I don't have the time (before work) or inclination to scramble eggs for breakfast on weekdays, so what in the world can I eat? I am a cereal and breads addict for sure.
John is doing this too, and he won't eat eggs. For breakfast he has Carbmaster Yogurt (from Kroger–has to be this brand as all others are high in carbs) and a high protein granola bar (Kroger and Food City carry the generic version of this; Nature Valley makes the original, which has ten grams net carbs).


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schwartz, frank joseph, 1929- (49)
coker, william chambers, 1872-1953. (40)
couch, john nathaniel, 1896-1986. (27)
wolf, frederick a. (frederick adolph), b. 1885. (23)
north carolina. state board of health. (16)
brimley, clement samuel, 1863-1946. (14)
johnson, t. w. (terry walter), 1923- (14)
schuster, rudolf mathias, 1921- (11)
1968: spring (36)
medicine -- north carolina -- periodicals. (64)
public health -- periodicals.; physicians -- north carolina -- directory.; societies, medical -- north carolina -- periodicals. (31)
north carolina pharmaceutical association -- periodicals. (8)
pharmacists -- north carolina -- periodicals. (8)
pharmacy -- periodicals. (8)
dentistry -- congresses.; societies, dental -- congresses. (2)
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All fields: Genus
Preliminary Catalogue of the Birds of North Carolina, With Notes on Some of the Species
Annotated checklist of the millipeds of North Carolina (Arthropoda: Diplopoda), with remarks on the genus Sigmoria Chamberlin (Polydesmida: Xystodesmidae)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Mammals of North Carolina, Exclusive of the Cetacea
Notes on the Spiders of the Southeastern United States with Descriptions of New Species
Studies in the Genus Olpidiopsis . I and II
Mayflies of North Carolina
A Cytotaxonomic Study of the Sarraceniaceae of North America
A Systematic Study of the Genus Arctostaphylos Adans.
The Center of Origin Theory
A Synopsis of the Genus Mesostoma Ehrenberg 1835
Studies in the Comparative Anatomy of the Cornaceae
The Genus Scirpus in North Carolina
Notes on Mayflies of the Southeastern States (Ephemeroptera)
A Key to the Fulgoridae of Eastern North America with Descriptions of New Species
Chromosome Numbers in Mosses of Eastern North America
A Study of the Bryozoa of Beaufort, North Carolina, and Vicinity
Errant Polychaete Annelids from North Carolina
Mycorrhizae of 11-year-old Pinus taeda L. Plantations in North Carolina
Studies on Virginian Triclads
Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Nuphar of North America and Europe


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Q: Time complexity of adding a vertex to adjacency list Multiple sources state that the time complexity of adding a vertex to an adjacency list is O(1) and my understanding right now is that this is because of optimizations with hash tables.
If we use an array of linked lists, then the time complexity is O(V) right? Because to add a new vertex we have to make a new array of size V + 1.
I just wanted to confirm my line of thinking against pre-existing information.

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The "Sol of Miami" Is a 65 foot, 140 passenger double deck catamaran made for fun in the sun and is one of the few party boats capable of sand bar access and large group swim activities!
She boasts 2 waterslides an ample bar area and plenty of room to enjoy a great day on the water. There are shaded seats on the upper deck and beautiful high top tables on the lower deck. She also includes a 10 speaker audio system. Some other features include swim noodles, a giant water trampoline, 2 huge water mats and more. Separate men and women's restrooms aboard.


Contact Art-Nordic via telephone +45 5189 5172 or write us at info@art-nordic.dk to book the stand you want, or if you have questions. We will confirm your booking immediately and send an invoice. Online sign up.
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EXHIBITORS DO REMEMBER YOU CAN DEDUCT THE 25% V.A.T. FEE CHARGED TO YOU IN YOUR TAX REPORT TO YOUR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES.
When a sales- and exhibition space is rented, this is considered rental of advertising space. This appears from SKM2016.192.SR. This is why section 16, subsection (1) (undertaking) or section 16, subsection (4) (non-registered private individuals) shall apply. If the service for a registered company is the delivery point, where the buyer lives, the buyer must pay VAT via their own VAT accounts. Finally, if a service is sold to a non-registered company (private person), the exhibitor must add VAT on the invoice.
The above prices do not include extra supplies, and it is important to emphasize that a space attending the sales- and art exhibition cannot be transferred to another exhibitor unless preapproved in writing. Art-Nordic ApS reserves the right to make changes based on external factors.
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Heinz Otto Wehmann (* 13. März 1955 in Versmold) ist ein deutscher Koch und Kochbuchautor. Er ist seit 1982 Mitinhaber des Landhauses Scherrer in Hamburg.

Leben

Heinz Wehmann wuchs als Sohn einer Gastwirtsfamilie auf. Seine Mutter war Köchin. Die berufliche Ausbildung erhielt er in Ostwestfalen. Ab 1975 arbeitete er fünf Jahre im Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg. Mit 25 Jahren legte er die Meisterprüfung als jüngster und bester Teilnehmer ab und wurde stellvertretender Küchenchef im Atlantic Hotel.

1980 wechselte er zum Restaurant Landhaus Scherrer, wo er seit 1981 Küchenchef und Geschäftsführer ist. Seit dem Tod Armin Scherrers im Jahr 1982 sind Wehmann und Emmi Scherrer Inhaber des Landhauses. Seit vielen Jahren wird sein Restaurant mit einem Michelinstern ausgezeichnet.

Wehmann kocht in der Kochsendung "Mein Nachmittag" um 16:00 Uhr beim NDR.

Bei vielen Events kochte Heinz Wehmann unter anderem mit Jörg Müller, Heinz Winkler, Eckart Witzigmann, Alfons Schuhbeck und Harald Wohlfahrt.

2011 feierte Heinz Wehmann mit dem 35-jährigen Jubiläum des Landhauses Scherrer sein 31-jähriges Bestehen in der Spitzengastronomie.

Wehmann ist verheiratet, lebt in Hamburg und hat zwei Kinder.

Kreationen

Auszeichnungen
 Guide Michelin – 1 Stern
 Gault Millau – 16 Punkte
 Der Feinschmecker – 3,5 F
 Schlemmer Atlas – 4 Bestecke

Kochbücher
 Kleines Kochbuch für den Fisch. (1989), ISBN 3-576-04297-0 (mitgewirkt)
 Ochsenschwanz und weiße Trüffel. Hugendubel, München 1996, ISBN 3-88034-874-X.
 Eine kulinarische Entdeckungsreise durch Hamburg und das Alte Land. Umschau, Frankfurt am Main 2002, ISBN 3-8295-6418-X.
 Kochen Sie Norddeutsch? Hamburger Abendblatt, Hamburg 2010, ISBN 978-3-939716-39-6.
 Wehmanns Rezepte – Raffiniert kochen leicht gemacht Hinstorff, Rostock 2010, ISBN 978-3-356-01397-9.

Weblinks
 Landhaus Scherrer
 Bericht zum Köche Oskar 2005 welt.de, 2005
 Interview in Effilee

Einzelnachweise

Autor
Koch (Deutschland)
Deutscher
Geboren 1955
Mann

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WASHINGTON—A conservative Texas Republican won't be holding a fund-raiser at the Rolling Stones concert in Washington this fall after all, his spokesman said Thursday.
Rep. Michael McCaul's "family came first," Jack Hirschfield said a day after Knight Ridder asked about McCaul's participation in the Oct. 3 event. The Stones' upcoming album includes a number that makes many supporters of President Bush cringe. It's titled "Sweet Neo Con" and it begins: "You ride around your white castle, on your little white horse/ You lie to your people, and blame it on your war, of course."
Although Hirschfield said Thursday that the Stones' fund-raiser was taken off McCaul's schedule in June, Hirschfield hadn't been aware of it when a reporter had called earlier this week. The fund-raiser's organizer, Nancy Bocskor, said she first heard that McCaul was pulling out on Wednesday.
"Stuff came up and he needed to be with the kids," she said. "And his spokesman apologized."
Footnote to history: The Stones didn't sing "Sweet Neo Con" at their Boston concert last Saturday, at which California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger held a fund-raiser, according to the Los Angeles Times.


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Safety & Accident
Chevrolet Suburban HD SUVs Recalled for Mirrors
February 2, 2017 • by Staff
Photo courtesy of GM.
General Motors is recalling 214 2016- and 2017-model year Chevrolet Suburban HD SUVs because they were assembled with a convex right-hand outside mirror instead of a non-convex (flat) right-hand outside mirror.
The vehicles fail to comply with all federal safety standards as a result of the problem, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"If equipped with the incorrect right-side rear-view mirror, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash," NHTSA said on its website.
GM dealers will replace the convex mirror with a non-convex mirror and provide a new page to the owner's manual with the customer notification letter. There will be no charge for this service.
Vehicle owners can reach GM customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17017.
Read more about Chevrolet Recalls Chevrolet Suburban Large SUVs NHTSA 2016-MY 2017-MY
Avoiding Accidents With Defensive Driving
The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20%, and even higher for some specific industries. Moreover, the average cost of a loss related to fleet vehicle crashes is approximately $70,000.
Arizona Launches Distracted Driving Education Program
The initiative consists of public service announcements and features real-life people who have suffered tragedy and other consequences due to distracted driving.
Toyota Recalls Several Models for Fuel Pump Issue
Toyota is recalling an estimated 695,000 vehicles because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank of these vehicles may fail.
Study Ranks Most Dangerous States to Drive
Some of the most dangerous states to drive included New Mexico, South Carolina, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.
State-Wide Crashes Reach 5-Year High in Michigan
On freeways in Michigan where speed limits were increased to 75 mph, crashes rose to 4,264 in 2018 — the most in five years.
Arizona Leads Nation in Drunken Driving Legislation
In 2019, Arizona led the nation in taking legislative measures to combat drunk driving, and drunk driving fatalities fell by nearly a third, according to a new report from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
82% of Drivers Admit to Aggressive Driving
Some 82% of U.S. drivers admit to having road rage or driving aggressively in the past year, according to a recent survey from The Zebra.
Five Key Fleet Accident Variables
The following charts include data that looks at the age of drivers involved in crashes; accidents by weather type; accident percentages by time of day; accidents by day of week; and the top five accident descriptions.
More Fleets Making ADAS Tech Mandatory
The availability of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is a growing influence on vehicle acquisition decisions, but fleets are recognizing the need to properly familiarize drivers on these safety functions before they hit the road.
Tangible Versus Non-Tangible Fleet Safety Recognition
Monetary-based fleet safety incentive programs are well-intentioned efforts by companies to encourage drivers to maintain a high level of safe driving practices. However, there may be better ways to encourage and recognize safe driving practices.


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LUSS LST-393 est un navire de débarquement de chars de classe LST-1 construit pour l'United States Navy pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il est l'un des deux seuls LST à avoir survécu dans sa configuration d'origine (1.051 ont été construits). Il est maintenant un navire-musée à Muskegon dans le Michigan.

Seconde Guerre mondiale
Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le LST-393 est affecté au théâtre européen et participe aux opérations suivantes : l'occupation sicilienne (juillet 1943) ; le débarquement de Salerne (septembre 1943) ; et l'invasion de la Normandie (juin 1944). Il a remporté trois ÉEtoiles de bataille pour ces missions.

Le LST-393 arriva dans la zone d'Omaha Beach dans la nuit du 6 juin 1944. Après avoir débarqué des chars M4 Sherman ainsi que d'autres matériels de guerre, le navire passa deux jours au sec, piégé par les marées capricieuses de Normandie. Il a effectué 30 allers-retours à Omaha Beach, apportant divers équipements et fournitures en France et est revenu avec des soldats blessés ainsi que des milliers de prisonniers allemands.

Le LST-393 était l'un des rares LST à être équipé d'un avion déployé et récupéré via le . Un câble a été gréé de la proue à la poupe du côté bâbord et un L-4 Grasshopper a pu décoller et atterrir à l'aide d'un piège à collet.

Après avoir servi lors de l'invasion de la France, le LST-393 a été affecté à un retour sur la côte est des États-Unis pour un carénage. À ce moment-là, il a été inclus dans l'effectif pour l'invasion du Japon (Opération Downfall); il a ensuite été peint en camouflage tropical. Il était en route pour le canal de Panama pour un transit vers l'océan Pacifique lorsque la guerre a pris fin en septembre 1945.

Les archives militaires américaines montrent que le navire a effectué 75 voyages vers des côtes étrangères et parcouru quelque 51.817 milles marins au cours de ses trois premières années de service ; son ancre a touché le fond dans 38 parties de l'Afrique du Nord, de la Sicile, de l'Italie, de l'Angleterre, du Pays de Galles, de l'Irlande, de la France et de la zone du canal. Le LST-393 est crédité du transport de 9.135 soldats (plus de la moitié d'une division de l'armée) et 3.248 véhicules allant de canon de 155 mm Long Tom à la jeep. Les dossiers montrent qu'il a également transporté 5.373 prisonniers de guerre et 817 victimes.

Service de traversier d'après-guerre
Après la guerre, le LST-393 est retourné aux États-Unis, a été désarmé le 1er mars 1946 et a été retiré du Naval Vessel Register le 14 mars 1947. Le 28 mars 1948, le navire de débarquement de chars a été vendu à la Sand Products Corporation de Detroit, Michigan, pour la conversion en service marchand et rebaptisée Highway 16. Elle serait une extension par voie navigable de l'ancienne US Highway 16. Cette route plus tard remplacée par l'Interstate 96 allait de Detroit à Muskegon dans le Michigan. Le LST converti, avec ses portes de proue distinctes soudées et son pont-citerne adapté pour transporter de nouvelles voitures, a servi à enjamber le lac Michigan jusqu'à Milwaukee où l'US 16 reprenait.

Navire musée

Deux groupes ont tenté de redonner au LST-393 son lustre d'antan. Un groupe de musée Muskegon s'est mis au travail en 2000 et a fait des progrès, avec l'aide de la Michigan LST Association. Mais cet effort a échoué après environ deux ans.

En 2005, un groupe dirigé par les résidents de Muskegon, Dan Weikel et Bob Wygant, a demandé au propriétaire Sand Products Corp. la permission de reprendre là où l'autre groupe s'était arrêté. Des années de nettoyage et de peinture ont abouti à un navire qui pouvait être visité. En 2007, des efforts extraordinaires ont conduit à l'ouverture des portes de proue, qui n'avaient pas bougé depuis leur fermeture soudée à la fin des années 1940.

Le développement du musée des anciens combattants s'est poursuivi avec l'ajout de milliers d'artefacts ainsi que la restauration de la plupart des zones du navire. L'effort a conduit à la création de l' USS LST 393 Veterans Museum.

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Notes et références

Liens internes
 USS LST-325

Liens externes
  USS LST-393 - Site NavSource Online
 USS LST-393 - Historic Naval Ships Association

Embarcation de débarquement de l'US Navy
Bateau de l'US Navy de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Bateau lancé en 1942
Navire construit en Virginie
Navire musée au Michigan
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Uber Rides Surpass Those of Yellow Cabs in Popularity for the First Time in NYC
Published October 13, 2017 • Updated on October 14, 2017 at 12:51 am
Uber rides have surpassed those of yellow taxis for the first time as the ride-hailing company continues its growth in the transit-starved boroughs outside Manhattan.
Uber confirmed to NBC 4 New York a story first reported by the New York Times on Thursday, saying in a statement that Uber pickups have surged in the last few years, especially in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and on Staten Island.
"Now, half of all Uber trips begin outside of Manhattan, where we continue to see the fastest growth," Uber said in the statement. Two years earlier, just a quarter of Uber rides started outside Manhattan.
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The swell of outer-borough Uber rides has pushed the ride-hailing service into new territory: in July it surpassed yellow cabs in number of rides. Uber totaled an average of 289,000 rides this July, while yellow taxis clocked about 277,000 trips, according to the Times.
From hipster enclaves to working-class neighborhoods long underserved by the city's subway, Uber is finding new customers. In the outer boroughs, Uber made 167,194 total weekly pickups this August, compared to 56,721 a year before, the Times reported.
"Uber's mission is to provide reliable, affordable transportation to everyone, everywhere and we have worked hard to ensure that all New Yorkers can get a ride in minutes, particularly in neighborhoods underserved by mass transit and ignored by yellow cabs," Uber said in its statement to NBC 4.
In the Soundview section of the Bronx, Uber pickups rose to 6,132 a week in August, compared to 1,189 last year. And in the Flatlands neighbourhood of Brooklyn, weekly pickups rose from 3,598 trips last year to 13,380 this year, the Times reported.
But the increase was most pronounced in Queens. Swaths of the borough are disconnected from the subway system, and neighborhoods like South Jamaica, Bayside and Glendale saw big increases in Uber ridership. Weekly pickups in St. Albans jumped from 1,870 last year to 6,370 this year.
Uber's competitors have also expanded outside Manhattan. Just over half of Lyft's pickups are outside Manhattan — and that doesn't include pickups from the bustling airports JFK and LaGuardia. Another ride-hailing app, Via, is now operating in Brooklyn and Queens after its start in Manhattan.
Riders told the Times that it was ultimately about speed, reliability and cost, with Uber rides usually priced at less than $10.
Ride-hailing apps have hurt green taxis and livery services, which have seen their share of rides drop. Green taxis, which started operating in Upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs in 2013, provided an average of 29,503 daily rides in July, according to the Times. The year before, they were delivering 42,979 rides.
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The Arizona legislation does not track exactly the proposed revisions to the NAIC Suitability Model as it reorganizes several provisions and makes wording changes to a number of the requirements. In the end, however, the legislation materially mirrors the requirements of the proposed revisions to the NAIC Suitability Model.
Two interesting points:
The revised Arizona suitability requirements do not include an expressed disclosure obligation to communicate to the consumer the basis or bases of the recommendation. Perhaps Arizona believes that this requirement is subsumed in the other suitability requirements as it incorporates the duty on the producer to make a written record of any recommendation and the basis for the recommendation and duty to retain disclosures made to the consumer, including summaries of oral disclosures.
In incorporating the "comparable standards" safe harbor, Arizona elected to include state-registered broker-dealers and investment advisers, and their representatives.
As currently drafted, Senate Bill No. 1557 does not include an effective date. If no effective date is added and the Senate Bill No. 1557 is enacted as part of the Regular Session, the changes to the Arizona suitability requirements will be effective 90 days after the Legislature closes the Regular Session. It is likely that several other states will move quickly once the NAIC adopts the proposed changes to the NAIC Suitability Model, which is anticipated to occur on February 13, 2020, during a conference call of the NAIC Executive (EX) Committee and Plenary. It is off to the races, and insurers may wish to begin thinking how they will modify their suitability policies and procedures.
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A video of one of my singles - "Bill" - which was released in 1975 and Hit-Picked by Tony Blackburn.
Recently a lovely young girl called Kerith in Brisbane, Australia put two of my singles onto You Tube. Both of these were recorded by me as "Patti and The Patettes" and their titles are "Bill" and "Summer Heartbreak".
Because of the interest that has been sparked around my name, people have been asking "Who is Patti and The Pattettes?" So my husband Tony who is a great video editor has put this video together for me of my single "Bill". This is only the first video I will be adding loads more info, pictures, videos, audio tracks, press clippings and more as time permits.
We will be adding to this web site and updating the info on a regular basis for those folk who have a genuine interest in my career from the past through to the present day.
Here's my next single after "Bill" - "Summer Heartbreak". Written by the legendary Daniel Boon, Summer Heartbreak was released by United Artists in 1976. For reasons beyond my understanding the record company decided that a song about lost love from a summer holiday should be released in the spring!
We had a lot of fun putting the visuals together for this video, so I hope you enjoy it. If you do, I'd be thrilled if you told all your friends. Oh, and Linda -- you have a starring role!
Here's an appearance of mine from BBC TV in November 1979. It was recorded live at Blackpool ABC Theatre.


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Freeform Friday: A Bill Peet Trio
I recently found and fell in love with all things Bill Peet. Here are my thoughts on a few of his books, specifically: How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head, Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent, and Chester the Wordly Pig.
Summary: Droofus the kindly dragon has a price on his head, but the small boy who befriends him refuses to sell him to the king. (Summary and Image from Goodreads.com)
My Review: I feel like I've been living under some kind of reading rock. I can't believe I made it to 40-years-old before hearing about Bill Peet. My children found this book during the summer on the porch of one of our city's school librarians. She had a huge shelf set up on her porch for kids to take and bring back whatever they wanted. My kids left with a giant stack of interesting books, but this one was the hands-down favorite.
How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head is the adorable tale of a young dragon who gets separate from his family. He settles down in a forest cave and can't quite bring himself to eat the animals, so he begins to eat the grass instead. Overtime, Droofus grows into quite the big dragon and his flights draws the attention of the king, who wants to capture him and mount his head on the wall.
Now, lest you worry that I'm reading a book about dragon decapitation to my kiddos, I'm going to spoil things for you. Do not worry. No one gets beheaded.
Many try to find the dragon for the king, but none are successful until he is caught in a terrible storm and crash lands, battered and broken, in a farmer's field. The farmer's young son (who previously had a little run-in with Droofus) recognizes the dragon's gentle nature and cares for him. Soon Droofus is feeling better and repaying their kindness by helping with the farm work. Eventually, word reaches the king and he pays the farmer's a visit, intending to buy the dragon, lop his head off, and mount it on his wall. The family refuses to sell the beloved dragon, so the king comes up with an creative idea that ends well for everyone. Overall, the story highlighted kindness as it' main message and that is a message we all need.
Aside from the charming story, I absolutely loved Bill Peet's illustrations (see example below). He definitely has a recognizable style and the book would not be the same without them. Droofus the dragon is delightfully emotive and the accompanying artwork is filled with colorful scenery, tiny animals, people, and other little details to examine. I think the book is leveled for readers age 4-7, but my 8-year old loved it and it was thoroughly engaging for even this adult reader. I'd recommend it to anyone, but especially those who are looking for an engaging bedtime story with a subtle moral message.
If you'd like a preview, or to see the word count and illustrations for yourself you can check out a read-aloud video here.
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
For the Sensitive Reader: No worries. No one loses their head.
Summary: A shark accuses Cyrus of cowardice because he won't sink any ships. The kindly sea serpent almost succumbs to peer pressure, but learns at last to be himself. (Summary and Image from Goodreads.com)
My Review: Cyrus the sea serpent was getting a little bored wandering around the ocean. He wanted some excitement -- some adventure -- in his life! At a shark's suggestion, Cyrus thinks about wrecking some ships but when he gets a look at the Primrose's passengers he can't go through with it. He follows at a distance and soon realizes the ship is in trouble. When the ship is stuck in doldrums, Cyrus puffs wind into the sails at night, and when the ship begins to founder in a storm, Cyrus takes a deep breath and buoys it up with his own body. He is unsinkable! And so the story continues, as Cyrus saves the Primrose passengers from pirates and tows their crippled ship to safety, before slinking off to a deserted island for a well-deserved nap.
This story is just too cute. I loved that Cyrus couldn't bring himself to smash ships and eat the passengers, and instead, was worried about them once he heard about the dangers they would face on their journey. He was also aware how his appearance might scare them and so kept his distance while ensuring they would make it safely back to dry land. Like Droofus, Cyrus comes with its own subtle moral message about standing up to peer pressure and helping those in need. Additionally, Bill Peet's illustrations are simply masterful -- colorful, imaginative, and utterly captivating. Even as a full-grown adult, I could look at them for days. I've been reading a lot of Bill Peet these days, and this is one of my favorites.
For the Sensitive Reader: All clear.
Summary: Chester longs to be a performer in the circus, but the road to stardom is rocky until someone discovers Chester's true "wordliness." (Summary and Image from Goodreads.com)
My Review: Chester the pig knows he is made for more than a life on the farm where he is destined for the dinner plate. When a circus poster appears on the barn wall, Chester gets a brilliant idea. He will learn to balance on his nose! Surely that will get him noticed. Climbing the farm fence and balancing on one's snout is not as easy as you might think, but Chester perseveres and eventually manages to do it! However when the circus train passes by the farm, no one even notices the balancing pig, so Chester decides he'll have to follow them and sets off down the tracks. He has no idea the adventure that awaits him! Once Chester catches up, the pig performs his balancing act on a tent stake and is invited to join the circus. At first, Chester enjoys being a part of the show, but when he is thrown into a cage with five terrifying tigers, dressed like a baby, and crammed into a clown's carriage, he decides its time to give the circus the slip. The pig bides his time and jumps from the circus train only to come face to face with a savage bear and three pork-hungry hobos who stuff him into a sack. Eventually, Chester manages to get away and wanders into a big city and then out into the farmlands where finds his home with a farmer (who is more than willing to fatten up a free pig). As the years go by, Chester grows in size and is about to be slaughtered when a passing carnival van is his salvation. You see, there is something incredibly special about Chester that will guarantee his place in the spotlight for years to come (and I'm not going to spoil it for you)!
Chester the Worldly Pig is a sweet story about a pig with big dreams that don't quite work out the way he planned. It also carries a subtle message about developing talents and overcoming obstacles.
As always, Peet's illustrations are visually stunning, plentiful, and bound to fascinate readers of any age. Even though my youngest is eight, I have several more of his books headed my way right now. I just can't get enough Bill Peet.
For the Sensitive Reader: Chester does almost get eaten a few times....
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You might think Botswana's rhinos – which have travelled so far by road and air to get to the Okavango Delta – would be happy live here in peace. But in a few cases you'd be wrong.
With the rhino population in northern Botswana increasing steadily, it is to be expected that some animals will disperse, especially youngsters seeking out their own home ranges away from those of their parents.
When there are good rains, and abundant sources of water and green grass are found throughout the Delta, white rhinos start to wander. They can cover considerable distances. Map estimates that one individual travelled more than 400km in just three weeks.
These rainy season journeys are most often undertaken by sub-adult rhinos aged between four and eight years of age. The mothers of these youngsters probably have a new calf to care for by now, and don't want their older calf hanging around, especially if it's a male.
The sub-adult rhinos hang around their mothers' home ranges for a while, but eventually move further afield to make their own way in the world. Young males may even be driven out by older, resident bulls.
All reports of wandering rhinos need to be investigated to identify the individuals and then carefully monitored. If the area into which the animals have wandered is not unsafe, RCB will ensure that the rhino monitoring teams in the area keep an eye on them.
If there are concerns about a rhino's safety, perhaps because it has wandered near to a border, for example, RCB may despatch a helicopter with a vet to immobilise it and bring it back to safety.
Each and every single rhino is precious and we feel a deep sense of responsibility for them, so we will always do whatever it takes to ensure their well-being, wherever they wander.
Once they have been returned to the heart of the Delta, they often settle down and become quite sedentary, especially females.


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Top 10 Fastest Centuries in T20 International Cricket
Cricketers Who Score Fastest Centuries in T20 International Cricket
Currently, T20 is the most popular sport and all the spectators were overjoyed to see the four-six rain of batsmen in this game. Here is the list of cricketers who scores the fastest centuries in T20 International cricket. Rohit Sharma and David Millers hold the record for the fastest century in T20 cricket history.
1. Rohit Sharma: 100 in 35 Balls
The devastating Indian batsman Rohit Sharma scored a century off just 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2016. Rohit scores 116 runs with 10 sixes and 12 fours.
2. David Miller: Century in 35 Balls
In the same year, South Africa's Marquette batsman David Miller also scored a combined 35-ball century against Bangladesh. David Miller Miller 101 * runs with 9 sixes and 6 fours).
3. Hazratullah Zazai: 100 on 42 Balls
Afghanistan's opener Hazratullah Zazai is third on the list with a 42-ball century against Ireland in 2019. Hazratullah Zazi Scores' 162-run unbeaten innings included 16 sixes and 11 fours.
4. Richard Levy: Century on 45 Balls
South Africa's opening batsman Richard Levy scored a century off 45 balls against New Zealand in 2012. Levy scored 116-run unbeaten innings including 13 sixes and five fours.
5. Faf Duplessis: 46 Balls
Former South African captain Faf Duplessis scored a century off 46 balls against the West Indies in 2015. His 119-run innings consisted of 5 sixes and 11 fours.
6. KL Rahul: Century in 46 Balls
Indian opener KL Rahul scored a century off 46 balls against the West Indies in 2016. His 110-run unbeaten innings included five sixes and 12 fours.
7. Glenn Phillips: 47 Balls Century
New Zealand's devastating batsman Glenn Phillips scored a century in 47 balls against the West Indies in 2020. His 106-run innings consisted of 6 sixes and 10 fours.
8. Aaron Finch: 47 Balls Century
The current Australian captain and Marquette opener Aaron Finch scored a century off 47 balls against England in 2013. His 156-run innings included 14 sixes and 11 fours.
9. Chris Gayle: 100 on 47 Balls
West Indies' devastating opener Chris Gayle scored a century off 47 balls against England in the 2016 Twenty20 World Cup. His 100-run unbeaten innings included 11 sixes and five fours.
10. Colin Munro: 100 in 47 Balls
New Zealand's devastating opener Colin Munro scored a century off 47 balls in a T20 match against the West Indies in 2016. His 104-run innings consisted of 10 sixes and 3 fours.
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Queer Theory and Gender Performativity
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Lecture by Professor Paul H. Fry, part of Open Yale course 'Introduction to Theory of Literature'. Available as audio, video, and transcript.
Overview: In this lecture on queer theory, Professor Paul Fry explores the work of Judith Butler in relation to Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality. Differences in terminology and methods are discussed, including Butler's emphasis on performance and Foucault's reliance on formulations such as "power-knowledge" and "the deployment of alliance." Butler's fixation with ontology is explored with reference to Levi-Strauss's concept of the raw and the cooked. At the lecture's conclusion, Butler's interrogation of identity politics is compared with that of post-colonial and African-American theorists.
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(also known as: blind obedience, the "team player" appeal, Nuremberg defense, divine authority [form of], appeal to/argument from blind authority)
Description: Asserting that a proposition is true solely on the authority making the claim while extreme cases also ignore any counter evidence no matter how strong. The authority could be parents, a coach, a boss, a military leader, or a divine authority.
Person 1 says Y is true.
Person 1 is seen as the ultimate authority.
Therefore, Y is true.
During the Nazi war crimes trials at Nuremberg after World War II, Nazi war criminals were charged with genocide, mass murder, torture, and other atrocities. Their defense: "I was only following orders".
Explanation: Most of us begin our lives seeing our parents as the ultimate authority, and we experience their wrath when we question that authority. Unfortunately, this bad habit is carried over into adulthood where we replace our parents with a coach, a boss, a teacher, a commander, or a god. Rather than question, we blindly follow. This fallacy has probably resulted in more deaths, pain, suffering, and misery than all others combined.
Your honor, the Bible clearly says that psychics, wizards, and mediums are to be stoned to death and that it is our responsibility to do so (Leviticus 20:27). Therefore, I had every right to try to stone Dianne Warwick, and her psychic friends, to death.
Explanation: Most Americans do see the Bible as the ultimate authority, but that darn, pesky legal system gets in the way.
Exception: To quote Col. Jessep from A Few Good Men, "We follow orders, son. We follow orders or people die. It's that simple. Are we clear?" I have never served in the military, so I cannot say how far I would go when just, "following orders". I wouldn't want anyone to die because I questioned orders, yet I wouldn't want anyone to die because I followed orders blindly. I guess this is why I am not in the military.
This a logical fallacy frequently used on the Internet. No academic sources could be found.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 03:20:02 AM
Correction to that last 'Explanation' section: In my experience, most Americans see the legal system as the ultimate authority. ;) (that pesky Bible comes secondary--a mere periphery to the god of the state). You may be surprised how many people argue that you shouldn't do something because it's illegal rather than arguing that you shouldn't do it because it's immoral.
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