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Matt Hancock says Covid vaccines WILL roll out in UK from next month
Coronavirus vaccines will start to roll out next month if one is approved by the British drug regulator, Matt Hancock confirmed today.
The Health Secretary said in a TV briefing that the Government has officially asked the regulator, the MHRA, to consider licensing the vaccine made by pharmaceutical firms Pfizer and BioNTech.
A late-stage study this week confirmed that the jab was 95 per cent effective in clinical trials and appears to protect people of all ages from coronavirus.
The £15-a-dose jab is currently the odds-on favourite to be approved first by the MHRA, although candidates from Moderna and Oxford University are close behind.
It comes as Britain records more than 70,000 deaths involving Covid-19 across the UK since the start of the pandemic – up from 67,000 a week ago.
The total is based on the latest available reports on death registrations, plus more recent data on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
The Government's preferred measure of the official death toll – which counts only those people who died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 – currently stands at 54,286 after a further 511 deaths were recorded today.
Official figures released today also showed another 20,252 people have tested positive for coronavirus.
While deaths are continuing to rise – with today's 511 a 36 per cent increase from 376 this time last week – cases are down by 26 per cent from the 27,301 recorded last Friday.
And this week's results from the Office for National Statistics mass testing survey suggest that England's second wave peaked at the start of lockdown, with the estimated daily infections tumbling by 18 per cent in the first week of the shutdown, from 47,700 to 38,900 per day by November 14.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock held a TV briefing today to announce that the Government has officially asked the drugs regulator the MHRA to consider whether Pfizer and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine is suitable to use on the public
Office for National Statistics data published this afternoon showed daily infections dropped from 47,700 to 38,900 between November 8 and November 14, a fall of 18 per cent. The ONS said the rate of new infections 'appears to have levelled off in the most recent week'
The Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said the reproduction 'R' rate – the average number of people each Covid-19 patient passes the disease to – had fallen slightly to a maximum of 1.1, from a maximum of 1.2 last week, and could be as low as 1.0 or lower in every region of Britain
Ministers could send Army troops to Hull as a 'Covid emergency' is declared
The Government is considering introducing 'feet on the ground' military support in Hull to help tackle the city's Covid-19 infection rate – the worst figure recorded in England.
Council leaders and MPs issued a joint statement after a meeting on Friday with the Government's national Covid-19 Taskforce over what they have called Hull's 'Covid-19 emergency.'
Figures published on Thursday show the city had 1,944 new cases recorded in the seven days to November 15 – the equivalent of 748.3 cases per 100,000 people.
This is up slightly on 735.6 in the seven days to November 8.
In a joint statement following the meeting, leader of Hull City Council Stephen Brady and MPs Dame Diana Johnson, Karl Turner and Emma Hardy said: 'We've had a positive meeting with the Government and discussions for military support are underway with a request for assistance with planning and actual 'feet on the ground' to support the administration of our targeted lateral flow tests.
'We also made the point that we would be keen to be part of any pilot on mass vaccination with additional logistical support.'
In other coronavirus news:
Office for National Statistics data published this afternoon showed daily infections dropped from 47,700 to 38,900 between November 8 and November 14, a fall of 18 per cent. The ONS said the rate of new infections 'appears to have levelled off in the most recent week';
The Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said the reproduction 'R' rate – the average number of people each Covid-19 patient passes the disease to – had fallen slightly to a maximum of 1.1, from a maximum of 1.2 last week, and could be as low as 1.0 or lower in every region of Britain;
Professor Lockdown Neil Ferguson warned most Covid curbs should stay after national shutdown ends on December 2 or infections will 'rebound';
Northern Ireland is going into lockdow again just days after reopening, with all non-essential shops, hair salons and cafes forced to close from next Friday in another tough two-week shutdown;
Rishi Sunak is facing a battle with trade unions as they brand his pay squeeze for five million public sector workers – apart from nurses and doctors – a 'cruel body blow' as he scrambles for ways to help pay for coronavirus recovery;
Ex-Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the Government should test everyone for coronavirus once a month to make a 'freedom pass' system where people with negative results can live normal lives;
People with COVID-19 antibodies are protected against reinfection for at least six months, an Oxford study has found.
SAGE today said the R rate of the virus, which denotes how many people each infected person gives the virus to, has fallen for a second week in a row and could be at 1.0 or lower in every region of the UK. The whole-country estimate is at between 1.0 and 1.1, the lowest figure since the start of September before the second wave began.
But even though the second peak of coronavirus is 'flattening', the public must 'keep our resolve' for the rest of the lockdown to prevent it rebounding, Matt Hancock told the Downing Street press conference today.
He said it was still too early to say what contact people will be able to have over Christmas and what additional restrictions may be required after lockdown is eased.
Speaking with Mr Hancock at a Downing Street press conference, professor Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy chief medical officer for England, also urged caution and suggested any gains from the second national lockdown could be quickly lost as it takes 'just seconds' for the virus to spread.
Professor Van-Tam confirmed that the UK is 'waiting' for the watchdog's authorisation to use the vaccine and said it would 'happen at the speed of science'.
Leaked NHS plans today revealed that even those in the lowest risk group – healthy adults under the age of 55 – may be able to start getting vaccinated in just two months' time if everything goes to plan.
The files say all pencilled-in dates for vaccines are dependent on the arrival of supplies – with up to seven million doses expected next month – and are based on NHS proposals to create huge GP-run facilities to deliver the shots.
Mr Hancock said: 'I can confirm that the government has formally asked the MHRA to assess the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for its suitability.
'If a vaccine is approved, it will of course be available across the UK, from our NHS, free at the point of delivery according to need not ability to pay.'
The announcement follows the news earlier today that Pfizer had asked the regulator in the US – the FDA – to do the same thing there.
It released a report earlier this week confirming that it had finished collecting the required amount of safety data and that testing showed its vaccine may protect up to 95 per cent of people from getting Covid-19.
Although Pfizer's is currently the front of queue it may not be approved, or may take longer to get through the process that one that comes later, but officials are expected to give at least one type the green light this year.
The UK has ordered 40million doses of Pfizer's vaccine – with the first batch set to arrive next month – and five million of Moderna's – which are due in spring next year. It also has an order in place for up to 100million vials of Oxford's candidate which scientists say should finish clinical trials by Christmas.
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The leaked NHS plans suggest vaccines could be made available to all UK adults by the end of January but most 18 to 50-year-olds, who are the least likely to get severe Covid-19 and die, would likely be vaccinated in March.
Prof Van-Tam and NHS England national medical director Professor Stephen Powis both joined Mr Hancock remotely for the briefing, as they are self-isolating.
Prof Van-Tam said he was isolating 'due to a household contact' while Prof Powis confirmed earlier this week that he was doing so after a member of his household tested positive for coronavirus.
BIGGEST EVER FLU JAB DRIVE TO COINCIDE WITH COVID VACCINATIONS
Britain is undertaking the biggest flu vaccination drive in history this year.
Health chiefs plan to vaccinate a record 30million brits against the flu this year so hospitals can focus primarily on Covid-19 patients.
Tho achieve this, the flu jab will be offered to the over-50s for the first time in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, it's being given to the over-55s.
Physios, paramedics, medical students and retired NHS workers have been trained to deliver the jabs to help with the mammoth operation.
Normally only doctors, pharmacists and some nurses are legally allowed to administer vaccines in the UK.
But the NHS has to try juggle two mass vaccination programmes at once this year – for both Covid and flu – so it needs all hands on deck.
There have already been some logistical hiccups in trying to roll out the huge flu vaccination programme, with high street pharmacist Boots having to limit its stocks for the most vulnerable already.
The arrival of a Covid-19 vaccine this winter could put even more strain on the supply chain.
Last winter 25million people were offered the flu jab, with officials expanding the annual vaccination programme to include all Year Six children for the first time.
All over-65s, pregnant women, NHS workers and people with serious long-term illnesses such as heart disease and Parkinson's are also eligible for the free jab.
Figures show there are around 10million people aged between 50 and 65 in the UK, meaning the vaccination scheme has had to increase by 40 per cent in size to catch all of them.
The flu jabs will be administered at GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals – where vaccines are commonly dispensed.
NHS bosses have had to get creative about where they will dish out Covid jabs, on the other hand, because demand will be so great. Health chiefs are planning to establish a series of much larger venues to inject vaccines against the new disease, including empty NHS Nightingale Hospitals and sports centres, including the Derby Arena.
Prof Van-Tam said: 'It just takes a few seconds to create new infections through unneeded close contact.'
He said those contacts turn to infections five to seven days later and then hospitalisations a week after, adding: 'You could lose this in just a few seconds.'
He appealed to people to 'keep up the pressure on this virus and push down on it as much as we can right to the end of the period (of lockdown)'.
Warning that infection rates will pick up again if the public ignores any guidelines put in place around Christmas, Prof Van-Tam said there is a 'dual responsibility' for people to follow the rules.
'There is no magic number about how many days it is going to cost us,' Prof Van-Tam told the No 10 press conference.
Earlier this week Public Health England said that Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) guidance had suggested that for every day of greater freedom five days of tighter measures could be needed.
Mr Hancock said 'it's still too early to tell' what will happen after December 2 when England's lockdown is due to end.
He said: 'Over Christmas I know how important it is that we have a system in place, a set of rules that both keeps people safe but also allows people to see their loved ones.'
He added: 'I just think it would be such a boost to the whole of the UK if the four nations can come together and agree a set of arrangements which are safe, careful and sensible but also allow families to see each other at Christmas.'
Professor Van-Tam said the Government hoped people would be able to enjoy a 'sensible' festive season.
'The Government clearly wants to give us a break to some extent at Christmas,' he said.
'We as citizens all want a break but there are no magic numbers about one day of Christmas – 'n' days of payback in terms of lockdown.
'It is partly about the proportionate measures that the Government will take in allowing us to have a sensible Christmas.
'But it is also about whether we comply and whether we follow the rules that are then put in place for that period.
'If people don't then the first scientific principle is things will go back up again. There is dual responsibility here.
'There is no magic number about how many days this is going to cost us so we shouldn't frame it that way.'
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has said he is 'generally hopeful' an agreement can be reached between the UK's four nations regarding Christmas plans.
Mr Drakeford said 'there are no sticking points, there are no disagreements' so far in the discussions, more of which are due to take place next week.
Issues being talked about include travel between the nations, how long any easing of restrictions might last and to what extent households may be allowed to mix.
Deaths involving Covid-19 pass 70,000
More than 70,000 deaths involving Covid-19 have now occurred in the UK, new figures show.
This is up from 67,000 a week ago.
Figures published on Friday by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency show 1,227 deaths involving Covid-19 had occurred in Northern Ireland up to November 13, and had been registered by November 18.
Separate figures published earlier this week by the National Records of Scotland showed 5,135 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Scotland up to November 15.
And a total of 59,549 coronavirus-related deaths occurred in England and Wales up to November 6 and had been registered up to November 14, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.
Together, these figures mean that so far 65,911 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
But since these statistics were compiled, a further 4,343 deaths are known to have occurred in the UK, according to additional data published on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
In England, 3,957 Covid-19 deaths are known to have taken place between November 7 and 19, with 262 in Wales.
In Northern Ireland 66 deaths occurred between November 14 and 19, while in Scotland 58 deaths took place between November 16 and 19.
When all these totals are added together, it means that so far 70,254 deaths involving Covid-19 have taken place in the UK.
The Government's preferred measure of the official death toll, which counts only those people who died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, currently stands at 54,286.
Northern Ireland will enter a two-week circuit-breaker next Friday and Scotland has placed two million people in its toughest level of restrictions for three weeks.
Earlier Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick told LBC radio that the police would break up house parties but had 'no interest in interrupting family Christmas dinners'.
The Health Secretary raised hopes last week when he said it could be possible to dish out Pfizer's vaccine – which looks most likely to be approved first – to high risk groups from December 1.
But officials are waiting for the jab to be given the green light from the UK's drugs watchdog, which is now poring over data from Pfizer's studies to make sure the vaccine is safe enough to give to millions of people.
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Mr Hancock said today he's 'still holding out hope' the process will be wrapped up in weeks and that vulnerable Brits could start getting their hands on a jab sometime next month as part of the first wave of the crucial operation.
He added that he was taking 'personal control' of the roll out that could see NHS England administering an unprecedented one million doses every day.
However, the Health Secretary – who is still failing to live up to his promise of 500,000 coronavirus tests per day by the end of October – admitted it was going to be 'one of the biggest civilian projects in history'.
Not only does the NHS have the enormous Covid-19 vaccination programme to contend with, it is also being asked to administer 30 million flu jabs – the most ever – to protect the health service from the twin threats of both viruses.
Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme during a round of interviews this morning, Mr Hancock said: 'We've changed the law to change the number of clinically qualified people who can vaccinate because this is going to be one of the biggest civilian projects in history.
'It will be led by the NHS, who have of course the annual experience of a mass vaccination programme in flu, and it will involve GPs, it will involve the broader NHS as well, and hospitals.
'We have got this enormous flu vaccination programme and then the likely big numbers, if it comes off, and I stress the 'if', will be next year for a Covid vaccine but we still hold out the hope that we might get some going in December this year.'
Asked if he will be taking personal control of the roll out, the Health Secretary said: 'Yes. I have been reporting to the Prime Minister weekly, the NHS will be taking control of the delivery and they report to me on it. We have some of the top people in the NHS spending their entire time on it.'
Mr Hancock said as soon as a Covid-19 vaccine is given the green light, dozens of mass coronavirus vaccination sites will be set up across the country in the coming weeks, while firefighters will be trained up to help deliver the inoculations.
Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine works by using genetic material called RNA from the coronavirus to trick the body into making the 'spike' proteins that the virus uses to latch onto cells inside the body, and then training the immune systems to attack the spikes
HOW DOES HANCOCK PLAN TO VACCINATE A MILLION PEOPLE A DAY?
The Health Secretary has revealed ambitions to inoculate a million Brits against Covid every day as soon as a vaccinate is given the green light by the UK drugs watchdog.
Though Mr Hancock has admitted it was going to be 'one of the biggest civilian projects in history'.
Normally the NHS vaccinates 15 million people against flu every year winter over the space of about four months.
The Government plans to set up dozens of mass coronavirus vaccination sites across the country in the coming weeks.
Doctors, nurses, firefighters and soldiers will be trained up to help deliver the inoculations.
Retired medics, medical students and other NHS staff who normally don't give vaccines – including physiotherapists – are also being recruited.
GP surgeries have been told to organise the initial wave, which will involve using community centres, village halls, and practices themselves to administer the jabs to care workers and the elderly as soon as next month.
The NHS is establishing a series of much larger venues to inject millions of others once those at the top of the priority list have had the jabs.
Empty NHS Nightingale Hospitals and sports centres, including the Derby Arena, area are reportedly being lined up as possible venues.
Mr Hancock told Sky News the roll out should be 'relatively straightforward' because the NHS has the infrastructure.
But the health service will have to juggle the unprecedented Covid drive with the biggest flu vaccination programme ever – 30million people are being vaccinated on the NHS compared the 15million normally.
There is also the logistical problems with Pfizer's vaccine – which looks set to be the first jab to be approved.
It needs to be stored at -70°C (-94°F), which means the UK will need to buy specialist freezers and huge supplies of dry ice.
Firefighters are also being encouraged to join an army of 40,000 extra workers, that will also include retired medics and medical students.
It was revealed last night that the NHS will expand its winter flu jab roll out to millions more people this winter too.
Mr Hancock told Sky News: 'Normally 15 million people are vaccinated against flu. This year it will be 30 million – the biggest number in history.
'We hope that we will also have a Covid vaccination programme alongside that. It will be a huge effort, but I know that the NHS is up for it.'
He echoed the comments during an interview with BBC Breakfast, where he said: 'I don't deny that it's a huge amount of work for the NHS and I'm very grateful for the unbelievable shift they've pulled this year and we've still got to deliver this this winter.
'There are of course pressures on the NHS this year – by God there's pressures, thanks to Covid – and for everybody who works in the NHS I want to say thank you for the work that you are doing.'
According to documents seen by the Health Service Journal, the expectation is that the full Covid vaccination operation will start in the New Year, though vulnerable Brits could start getting inoculated Covid before then.
The vaccination drive is likely to involve conference centres and drive-through sites such as those used by the Covid testing programme.
According to the Telegraph, Derby City Council has confirmed it is in talks with the Government over plans to use the Derby Arena as a vaccine site.
It could become one of the first sites where the vaccine is administered, as early as mid-December, the paper reports.
The vaccination army, who will be trained, will be supported by an additional 30,000-strong team St John Ambulance volunteers (pictured: Library image), the paper adds
Pfizer and BioNTech's final trial results showed that only eight people out more than 20,000 who got the vaccine caught coronavirus, compared to 162 who were given a fake jab
Every major city will get a dedicated mass vaccination centre, according to the Sun.
The paper reports that 50 sites are planned in sports arenas, town halls and NHS Nightingale hospitals , along with 1,000 smaller sites across England.
Meanwhile, the NHS is said to be launching a major recruitment drive to hire up to 40,000 thousand staff to administer the Pfizer vaccine, with trained medics and nurses at the top of their wish list.
MASS-TESTING STUDY SHOWS CASES DROPPED 18% IN FIRST WEEK OF LOCKDOWN
England's coronavirus outbreak slowed down in the first full week of the second national shutdown and the R rate across the UK could be as low as 1, according to official data that raises hopes for a lockdown-free Christmas.
Office for National Statistics data published this afternoon showed daily infections dropped from 47,700 to 38,900 between November 8 and November 14, a fall of 18 per cent. The ONS said the rate of new infections 'appears to have levelled off in the most recent week'.
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The promising numbers from the ONS seem to suggest that both the Tier Three local lockdown rules and, later, the national shutdown, are successfully slowing down the spread of the virus. Experts at the statistical body said: 'The rate of increase [in positive tests] in England has slowed in recent weeks'.
Meanwhile, the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said the reproduction 'R' rate – the average number of people each Covid-19 patient passes the disease to – had fallen slightly to a maximum of 1.1, from a maximum of 1.2 last week, and could be as low as 1.0 or lower in every region of Britain.
Modelling by the group estimates the R is now between 1.0 and 1.1, meaning on average every 10 Britons with Covid will infect between 10 and 11 others.
They estimated this figure was between 1.0 and 1.2 last week. The R is one of many indicators scientists use to assess the trajectory of Covid and getting it below 1 means the virus is in retreat.
The promising data are a major boost for Boris Johnson's plans to loosen lockdown for five days over Christmas and let families reunite after a tumultuous year that has seen loved ones separated for months on end.
Negotiations are ongoing between the four home nations as they try to hammer out the safest way to let people celebrate the festive period without reversing the effects of lockdown and letting the virus surge again.
But retired doctors and nurses and those who have first-aid skills from their jobs, including firefighters, police community support officers and members of the Armed Forces will also be targeted in the recruitment drive, the Sun reports.
The vaccination army, who will be trained, will be supported by an additional 30,000-strong team St John Ambulance volunteers, the paper adds.
Britain's drug regulator earlier this week revealed it is now waiting on Pfizer to send over the full results of its final Covid-19 vaccine trial after the pharmaceutical giant claimed it was safe, 95 per cent effective and works in older people who are most at risk of dying from the disease.
The US company, most famous for making Viagra, announced it would submit the necessary data to regulators in America and the UK 'within days', bolstering hopes that Britain could embark on its major Army-backed operation to vaccinate millions of people from as soon as December 1.
UK drug regulator the MHRA has been doing a 'rolling review' of the vaccine and could, as a result, complete the approval process within a matter of days of receiving the application from Pfizer and BioNTech, the German firm involved in making the jab.
Dr June Raine, the agency's chief executive, said: 'The results reported by Pfizer are very encouraging and add to their announcement from last week.
'We look forward to receiving the full results of the trials as soon as possible, after which we will rigorously assess the evidence of safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.'
Britain has already pre-ordered 40million doses of the vaccine and could be set to get 10m of those next month, with the NHS gearing up start dishing it out within a fortnight.
Professor Stephen Powis, NHS England's medical director, this week said the health service was 'working incredibly hard' to prepare.
Pfizer and BioNTech's final trial results showed that only eight people out more than 20,000 who got the vaccine caught coronavirus, compared to 162 who were given a fake jab.
A total of 10 people got severe Covid-19, one of whom had been given the real vaccine.
An independent safety committee 'has not reported any serious safety concerns related to the vaccine' since the final stage trial began in July, Pfizer said.
Side effects were limited – the most common was fatigue, which 3.8 per cent of people got, and headaches (2 per cent).
The updated data from Pfizer and BioNTech should reassure critics but the Government still faces the mammoth task of transporting and storing the jab, which may need expensive specialist freezers and huge supplies of dry ice to keep it at the required -70°C (-94°F).
The announcement is an improvement on Pfizer's early estimate that the vaccine was 90 per cent effective, and comes just days after rival firm Moderna claimed its own jab was 94.5 per cent effective.
Unlike Pfizer's jab, Moderna's jab can be kept in normal fridges and freezers at between -20°C (-4°F) and 8°C (46°F).
Health Secretary Matt Hancock earlier this week confirmed that Britain would get 5million doses of the jab starting in March 2021, if it's approved by regulators.
The deal is expected to cost the UK between £24 ($32) and £28 ($37) per dose – while the US, which pre-ordered the jab months ago, will pay just $15 (£11.32) and is expected to get access next month if health chiefs approve the jab.
The UK is likely to pay around £15 per jab for the Pfizer vaccine.
Meanwhile, the home-grown vaccine being developed by Oxford University and Astrazenica could cost as little as £2.23. Results for the UK jab are expected in December.
Scientists warn final results for Oxford vaccine won't come for weeks
Oxford University's Covid vaccine is unlikely to be used in the UK before Christmas as the scientists running the project said they don't expect to have results to give regulators until December.
The researchers today published a study confirming that their vaccine candidate triggers an immune response in older people, who are most at risk of severe Covid-19, and that trials had not found any safety issues.
But the timescale for the jab, which Number 10 has ordered 100million doses of and is considered one of Britain's greatest hopes for ending the epidemic, may stretch into early 2021 before people start getting injected.
Professor Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, said today that he was 'optimistic' that the study would produce results showing how well it protects against Covid before Christmas. The following procedure for getting it licensed and then delivered to clinics, however, is 'not under our control' and could take weeks longer, he said, which would push the delivery into next year.
Scientists behind the project this morning published the results of an early trial of the jab, which found two doses created strong signs of immunity in 99 per cent of people across all age groups.
The second-phase study included 560 volunteers, most of whom were white and British, and showed that people across all age groups seemed to react equally well to the jab. It adds to data published in July suggesting it would work safely for under-55s. Studies of people with serious health conditions and other ethnicities are ongoing.
It marks another breakthrough in the race to develop a vaccine to prevent Covid, after jabs made by Moderna and Pfizer and BioNTech were both revealed to be around 95 per cent effective within the past week.
Oxford's results are from an earlier stage of trials so cannot estimate how well the vaccine protects against Covid, but are still a positive step. The research showed people in all age groups developed neutralising antibodies – virus-destroying substances made by the immune system – within 28 days of their first dose of the vaccine, and these were boosted further after the second dose.
It showed that the vaccine caused more side effects than a fake jab but that these were 'mild' and more common in young people than older participants. Within the first week after having the injection more than eight out of 10 under-55s said their arm hurt and and they later experienced tiredness, muscle aches or headaches. Experts explained this might just be because younger people's immune systems are more active and likely to over-react.
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Basswood is the strongest and lightest shutter materials, but tends to be the most costly, as nicely (analogous to upgrading from iron to steel). This indicates very little or no sagging in the panels or louvers slimmer, appealing parts with increased architectural integrity and the possibility for additional sophisticated models. Some manufacturers have switched to Cedar, poplar, pine or unique hardwoods to push down charge though sustaining most of the energy of basswood.
For consumers dedicated to wood, but unable to find the money for conventional hardwoods, there are laminated, finger-jointed and pressboard woods obtainable. These are established by mixing wood parts and glue to provide straighter and considerably less costly materials. These "engineered" woods have a tendency to have issues with inconsistent joinery, excess weight, and glue that ages and wears in different ways than the adjoining wood. Over time and put on, glued joints may possibly flex in different ways creating floor cracks and dim glue marks.
Plastic comes in a wide variety of sorts such as extruded vinyl, vinyl with an aluminum or MDF main, and vinyl foam. Plastics are extruded with coloration additives, injected with coloration additives, or extruded and then baked with a coloration coating. All plastics are made in substantial batches generating coloration choices confined and long-lasting. On the other hand, most plastics are considerably less costly than wood and just about all are waterproof. Standard extruded vinyl has the poorest excess weight to energy ratio and is the most most likely to experience from sagging, fading, yellowing, erosion and other Extremely-Violet and warmth-connected damage. It is the minimum costly of the plastics. Vinyl with an aluminum main is an improved products with a improved excess weight to energy ratio than conventional vinyl. It is considerably less most likely to sag and can be built into a wider wide variety of personalized styles. Vinyl-wrapped MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard – this is the materials beneath the wood decal in quite reasonably priced place of work furniture) is no more time frequent because of to problems inherent in the products. Vinyl foam is the maximum excellent of the plastic items. It is lighter and much better than conventional vinyl and avoids most of vinyl's solar-connected problems. Vinyl foam is the most costly of the plastics and may possibly charge as much or additional than basswood.
MDF is the weakest and heaviest of the shutter resources. It does not put on nicely but may possibly be substantially cheaper than choices.
Strongest and lightest shutter materials. Incredibly restricted, uniform grain resists drinking water and other damage would not sag or yellow. Accepts stain and paint nicely.
Incredibly weighty wood with substantial eco-friendly coloration versions that may possibly bleed via paint. Normally not appealing stained.
Incredibly soft. Tends to damage easily and soak up dampness. Unusual.
Distinctive "zipper-shaped" glue joints may possibly be visible, age improperly and bleed via paint. Can't be stained.
Glue laminations may possibly age improperly and bleed via paint. Can't be stained.
Damages easily are unable to be fixed soaks up dampness. Unusual.
Wrap tends to different, yellow and crack. MDF are unable to be fixed. Unusual.
The place Is The Best Location To Obtain Shutters?
Individuals that are comfortable taking part in style selections dependent on options offered.
Individuals that price time savings and the guidance of a style professional.
Individuals that know they want shutters.
"Wood will warp, sag, chip, and yellow over time." Basswood is much better and lighter than vinyl, MDF and other shutter resources and as a result is in fact A lot less most likely to warp or sag than these resources. The probability of yellowing and chipping relies upon on the type of paint and undercoat utilised. Top excellent basswood is usually painted with acrylic or the best obtainable waterborne paints These are very chip-resistant and much considerably less most likely to exhibit floor damage than most plastic or decrease excellent painted items. Affordable vinyl items are the most most likely to have floor issues such as yellowing, fading, chipping, and sagging.
"Plastic is easier to thoroughly clean and maintain than wood." Both resources are cleaned the same way – with a duster or damp fabric. Both resources are very stain-resistant. Both resources will be destroyed by fireplace, stain and caustic resources.
"Wood appeals to additional dust than plastic." Plastic shutters may possibly build up a static charge that appeals to dust. On the other hand, absent static, dust falls on all shutter resources at the same rate, and is eliminated the same way – with a duster or damp fabric.
"Sandblasted wood appeals to additional dust than sleek wood." Sandblasted wood, with its irregular, sleek floor tends to disguise dust improved than other surfaces, but cleans up the same way.
"Wood will warp." This myth, while repeated, confuses us the most. All of the obtainable proof, from hundreds of many years of great wood furniture to wood framed residences, wood joists, wood beams and many others. suggests that adequately geared up and taken care of wood does NOT warp. There may possibly have been a time in advance of kiln dried lumber was preferred and exactly where eco-friendly wood was utilised, that warping would have transpired as the wood remedied. On the other hand, that time is pretty much hundreds of many years earlier. Primarily based on the last thirty many years of expertise with kiln dried Basswood we are confident in guaranteeing that, until it is exposed to extreme dampness, our wood will By no means warp.
"Plastic shutters insulate improved than wood shutters." This is akin to saying a plastic picket fence corrals additional bees than a wood one. The loss is among the pickets, not via the plastic or wood. As a useful issue, when shutters are open, they never have much insulation price at all. When shut, they are loaded with gaps among louvers, gaps among panels and frames, and gaps among frames and the mounting surfaces. The best insulating shutter is the one with the tightest hole tolerances and most accurate set up. A excellent shutter, put in improperly is a awful insulator. A low-priced shutter, even with the best set up, is most likely to be a mediocre insulator, regardless of the resources utilised. High excellent, personalized Basswood shutters, put in adequately, have a tendency to have the tightest tolerances and best insulation obtainable.


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BlackBerry Archive
by Admin December 9th, 2010 BlackBerry
BlackBerry World Confernce 2011 WES Now Part Of Blackberry
BlackBerry Smartphone manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) Inc. has officially announced that the Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES), which has been the flagship BlackBerry conference for nine years, is now known as BlackBerry World.
BlackBerry Official Words:
WES is now a part of the new BlackBerry® World conference. BlackBerry World is our new conference delivering a bigger and better 360-degree …
by Admin November 8th, 2010 BlackBerry, Technology
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Holiday Promotion TO AT&T $99
AT&T has commenced a holiday promotion with the BlackBerry Torch 9800 by Research In Motion (as of Sunday, November 7th). The company plans to offer the device for a very reasonable $99 provided that you sign or extend to a two-year contract.
Now's the time to react if you're really looking forward to getting some BlackBerry device. If it's any …
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Available in Red and White Colors
BlackBerry Torch 9800 fans. The device has officially become available in both red and white colors on the AT&T wireless network. I have to admit that I never really was a big fan of the BlackBerry Torch 9800. However, I really like how the device looks in white.
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 in "Pure White" and "Sunset Red" are now …
by Admin November 3rd, 2010 BlackBerry, News, Technology
BlackBerry PlayBook Popularity Growing
Just over a month since Waterloo, Ontario-based Research In Motion [RIM] Inc. officially unveiled the BlackBerry PlayBook at the BlackBerry Developer Conference in San Francisco, California, the popularity of the device appears to have grown quite a bit.
According to data obtained by Rockville, Maryland-based research company Changewave Research, the BlackBerry PlayBook appears to be the second most popular slate …
by Admin November 3rd, 2010 BlackBerry, Technology, Twitter
Download Twitter v1.0.1.7 For BlackBerry Now Available
Twitter and BlackBerry addicts now have the opportunity to get the latest and greatest version of Twitter for BlackBerry mobile devices.
If you're really not into updating your applications, no worries. This update is said to be minor, only making stability/security improvements, so don't expect to see any new features.
If you're interested in downloading, you may do so by …
BlackBerry OS 6 Leaked For BlackBerry Bold 9700
BlackBerry Bold 9700 fans and users, rejoice! Research In Motion's latest iteration of the BlackBerry mobile operating system has been leaked by blog BBLeaks, allowing users to get the latest and greatest experience with their mobile devices.
Ina actuality, the build name is referred to as 6.0.0.344, but as far as we're aware, it's the latest available to the …
by Admin October 27th, 2010 BlackBerry
RIM Introduces The New BlackBerry Bold 9780 Smartphone
BlackBerry Smartphone manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) Inc. announced today in an official press release the introduction of its new BlackBerry Bold 9780 Smartphone, which was the subject of several leaks during the past few months.
The new BlackBerry Bold 9780 is powered by the new BlackBerry 6 operating system. The device features a 624 MHz processor, 512MB Flash memory, …
by Admin October 20th, 2010 BlackBerry, Technology, Wordpress
Download WordPress for BlackBerry Updated to Version 1.4.4
The WordPress application for BlackBerry has been officially updated to version 1.4.4. The new update appears to include mostly minor improvements and bug fixes. However, a couple of new features have also been included such as the ability to rate photos and better integration with the newly-released BlackBerry Torch 9800.
According to Automattic, the new update includes the …
by Admin October 19th, 2010 BlackBerry, News, Technology
BlackBerry OS 6.0.0.280 For Available Blackberry Bold 9650 First Look
As a BlackBerry Bold 9650 owner (Verizon Wireless), I wanted to take my device to the next level. Since Research In Motion/Verizon are at a snail's pace in terms of actually getting the BlackBerry OS 6 update in the hands of consumers, I've decided to install a leaked version available on the internet (unfortunately I can't post any links, or …
by Admin October 18th, 2010 BlackBerry, Technology
BlackBerry Style 9670 Flip Smartphone Available By Sprint On 31 Oct
Sprint announced today in an official press release the introduction of the new BlackBerry Style 9670 — previously known as Clamshell or Oxford. The device features a flip form factor along with full QWERTY keyboard, 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and video-recording capabilities, 512MB of memory, and microSD card slot. The BlackBerry Style 9670 has also been equipped with dual displays …
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Thorny issue of the unvaccinated
A letter from ALVIN DEV SINGH, Kuala Lumpur.


They often joked that the past and the poppies drew them to this locale. Vast fields of flame read poppies in the landscape ere almost synonymous with Tuscany and all things Tuscan.
It is refreshing to encounter a novel that boldly features not just one mature protagonist, but four mature protagonists! This is the first book in a series. The second book, Pizza and Promises, is reviewed on this site. The author does not shy away from their long histories, nor does she make the women feeble of body or mind. Here is a quote that tells us that despite their pasts, they are still able to live in the moment.
They look so relaxed, so happily engaged in the present moment, these four women drinking cappuccinos and savoring the creamy cannolis. To be sure, real life had collided, not always gently, with the dreams and plans of their youth but the casual observer at Café Toscana couldn't begin to imagine the kaleidoscope of experiences hidden behind the lovely smiles of four mature women basking in the magic of a sunny afternoon in Florence.
We learn the history of the four women, through lovely vignettes from their lives. The author continues to move back and forth between the women and their pasts, until, after many deft vignettes, I felt as if I had known these women and their loved ones for much of their lives.
As befits mature women, the story gives plenty of attention to the women's rich pasts, but we don't stay in the past. We leap into the present, in Florence, and into the new events that occur to shake up their retirements. Throughout the new adventures, the warmth of the women's friendship is a thing of awe, something to admire and to wish for oneself, to be honest.
The author, who provided me with a review-copy of her e-book edition, moves easily and assuredly between countries, characters, and events past and present. Her style is direct, clear, warm and inviting. The story moves along swiftly, but not too swiftly. We are allowed moments to live vicariously in Florence, Italy, along with the four, lovely, life-rich women who share the protagonist role in this novel.
There is lots of good food and drink in the book, and plenty of good cheer, and laughter and tears. The story progresses nicely to a heartwarming end. Those of you who enjoy this kind of novel, about mature, affectionate, lively women, will be happy to know that there is a sequel, Pizza and Promises (soon to be reviewed on this site).
Four mature women from different parts of the world have chosen Tuscany as their retirement haven, expecting a quiet and tranquil existence. Little did they realize the adventures that awaited them. As their lively friendship develops, the best and the worst of each woman's past experiences and memories begin to emerge and just when you think you know what's next, a completely unexpected twist in the story will keep you turning the pages way past your bedtime.
You'll laugh and you'll cry with Carmela, Janet, Cecilia and Paula Jean. You'll walk through the streets of Florence with them and you'll swear you can smell the aroma of Italian cappuccinos. You'll partake of their struggles and celebrate their joys and when you reach the final page, you'll feel as if they could easily be your next door neighbors, your best friends. This is a real life book, based on real life women, who embrace each day with gusto, live their senior life to the maximum and invite you to do the same.


Cell phones and other wireless telecommunication devices, use while holding or touching devise prohibited, penalties, exceptions, Sec. 32-5A-350 am'd.
Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Section 32-5A-350 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit the use of a wireless telecommunications device or other stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway; to provide exceptions; to provide penalties; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.
(1) STAND-ALONE ELECTRONIC DEVICE. A device other than a wireless telecommunications device which stores audio or video data files to be retrieved on demand by a user.
(1)(2) WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE. A handheld cellular telephone, a portable telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand alone computer, a global positioning system receiver, or any other similar portable wireless device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input initiate or receive communications, information, or data. The term "wireless telecommunication telecommunications device" does not include a device which is voice-operated and which allows the user to send or receive a text-based communication without the use of either hand except to activate or deactivate a feature or function radio, citizens band radio, citizens band radio hybrid, commercial two-way radio communication device or its functional equivalent, subscription based emergency communication device, prescribed medical device, amateur or ham radio device, or in-vehicle security, navigation, or remote diagnostics system.
(2) WRITE, SEND, OR READ A TEXT-BASED COMMUNICATION. Using a wireless telecommunication device to manually communicate with any person using text-based communication, including, but not limited to, communications referred to as a text message, instant message, or electronic mail. The term does not include reading, selecting, or entering a telephone number or name in a cell or wireless telephone or communication device for the purpose of making a telephone call.
(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway in Alabama while using a wireless telecommunication device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.
(b) A driver shall exercise due care in operating a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway of this state and may not engage in any actions which distract the driver from the safe operation of the vehicle.
(1) Physically hold or support a wireless telecommunications device, with any part of his or her body. This subdivision does not prohibit the use of an earpiece, headphone device, or device worn on a wrist to conduct a voice based communication.
(2) Physically hold or support a stand-alone electronic device with any part of his or her body.
a. A voice based communication which is automatically converted by the device to be sent as a message in a written form.
b. The use of the device for navigation of the vehicle or for global positioning system purposes.
(4) Watch a video or movie on a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device other than watching data related to the navigation of the vehicle.
(5) Record or broadcast a video on a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device. This subdivision does not apply to electronic devices used for the sole purpose of continuously recording or broadcasting a video within or outside of the motor vehicle.
(1) Use more than a single button on a wireless telecommunications device to initiate or terminate a voice communication.
(2) Reach for a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device if the driver is no longer seated in the driving position or properly restrained by a safety belt.
(f) Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
(1) Twenty-five dollars ($25) Fifty dollars ($50) for a first violation.
(2) Fifty dollars ($50) One hundred dollars ($100) for a second violation.
(3) Seventy-five dollars ($75) One hundred and fifty dollars ($150) for a third or subsequent violation.
(h) Any person appearing before a court for a first charge of violating subsection (f) who produces in court a device or proof of purchase of a device that would allow the person to comply with this section in the future shall not be guilty of an offense. The court shall require the person to affirm that he or she has not previously utilized the privilege under this subsection.
(d) (i) Law enforcement officers enforcing this section may treat a violation of this section as the primary or sole reason for issuing a citation to a driver.
(1) An individual using a wireless communication device to obtain emergency services including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity.
(2) An individual using a wireless communication device while the motor vehicle is parked on the shoulder of the highway, road, or street.
(3) An individual using a wireless communication device as a global positioning or navigation system to receive driving directions which has been pre-programmed with the desired coordinates. The programming of coordinates while operating a vehicle remains a violation of this section.
(4) A law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, ambulance driver, or other similarly employed public safety first responder using a device during the performance of his or her official duties."
This act shall become effective October 1, 2019 following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.


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I have seen reasonable improvement in Natalia's speech, she doesn't speak very fast at first but since I've brought her to oakwood that has improved.
My kids are very fluent, the way they speak people ask me what school are they in and I keep wondering. The kids are so good and they are well taught.
They have all it takes in terms of respect and development for the kids and as far as I am concerned it's the number one and only Montessori school in Lagos.
You get to a lot of schools but because you pay a lot of money or because its highbrow, you find out that discipline among the kids is not there but in Oakwood, that's not the story.
My son was having a speech problem he wasn't talking and that was a very big concern. When I brought him to Oakwood within two to three month he started talking I was so proud.
My kids are smart, they are well taught, when talking about manners, academically it's just a sound school. To me, Oakwood is a big family and for me, that's what I want for my kids.
Oakwood is an internationally based school as they go all out to get materials they use for the school, send their teachers for training and invite health workers and some other international bodies to monitor and to make sure that the school meets up to their standards.
Mrs. Nzewi the proprietress is a mother for these children, whenever I have issues I walk into her office, unlike every other school where you don't get to see the head of the school. You can walk up to her, she has listening hears and you will see action taken immediately.
When I got to the school, I fell in love with the school. Everything is on point. From the teachers, the reception everything is perfect. The training they give them here is just all around, it cut across including their moral.
When I brought my kids here, in a couple of months there was a big difference and everyone noticed the difference. The way they talk, pray, eat and the way they interact with people, I was really impressed.
Last year my son was diagnosed with neuroblastoma a type of kidney cancer. The proprietress came to me and promised me prayers and they kept calling to know how my child was doing. The surgery was successful, I know it's not by my own prayers but that of the staffs and the innocent children.


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The Chabad Emissaries of Cool
By Matthue Roth | November 3, 2008
Chabad Today
Hasidic Movement: A History
In areas like Williamsburg, Brooklyn, hipsters and Hasidim have existed in their own separate worlds, isolated except for rare events like Seth Braunstein's Hasid Meets Hipster music series. Over the past couple years, though, there's been an outpost of the ever-trusty Chabad clan, staking out territory for the stray and unaffiliated Jews of the world.
"We don't look at it like, 'hey, there's gentrification here.' It's where there's a need," said Rabbi Motti Seligson, spokesman for Chabad.org, the movement's extensive online apparatus. "But a lot of times, when there's gentrification, there are Jews moving in as well."?
The article in today's Observer mostly covers retread ground. But it touches on one notable phenomenon: the profusion of co-outposting between the local rabbi and Matt Roff (no relation), the owner of the local Franklin Park beer gardens, "which opened this year on the edge of Crown Heights":
As Mr. Roff, a 33-year-old who describes himself as "pretty loose"? in his Jewish observance, tells it, Rabbi Kirschenbaum first stopped by his office a couple years ago, took him out to the parking lot for a toast and a vodka shot, and returned a few days later with a mezuzah, a tiny replica of an important Hebrew prayer that religious Jews keep on their doorframes.
I'm always a little wicked about these things — as much as I'm in favor of Chabad emissaries being there for the hopeful and the curious, I always hope that the influence goes both ways. The article ends with the most Kirkegaard-like thing I've ever heard from a Hasid's mouth*: "I'm, like, the anti-cool," Rabbi Pinson, 36, said. "But I think sometimes the anti-cool is actually really cool. I believe in being authentic."?
* – okay, one of the top ten, maybe.
Hasid
Pronounced: KHAH-seed, Origin: Hebrew, a Hasidic Jew, a follower of Hasidic Judaism, a stream within ultra-Orthodox Judaism that grew out of an 18th-century mystical revival.
Orthodox Judaism in America
A history of Orthodox Judaism from World War II on.
Song(s) of the Sea
Miriam's instinctive song of praise tells us something important about calling out to God.


(krĭs`tyän vī`zə), 1642–1708, German didactic poet and dramatist. He wrote more than 60 plays, many of them written for production in schools. Perhaps the best-known are the comedy Bäurischer Macchiavellus [the village Machiavelli] (1679) and the tragedy Masaniello (1688). His plays are marked by realism and the use of natural dialects. He also wrote novels, mostly political satires, e.g., Die drei argsten Erznarren [the three archest fools] (1672).


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The following is a solution for the salesforce twitter challenge.

## Install & Run Server:
```
cd salesforce-twitter-challenge/salesforce-twitter-challenge-server/
npm install
node server.js
```

The server makes use of a configuration file located at salesforce-twitter-challenge-server/config.js;
the server configuration and Twitter API credentials are stored there.

## Live Demo:
```
http://localhost:8080/
```

## Jasmine Tests:
```
http://localhost:8080/SpecRunner.html
```

## Compile SASS:
```
cd salesforce-twitter-challenge/
npm install
gulp
```

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initiative to increase the dilated eye exam rate among Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes.
no cost to the beneficiary.
eye exam in at least 3 years.
this even if the beneficiary has not reached the annual deductible.
Continue annual mammograms in all your elderly female patients!
percent of new cases and 84% of breast cancer deaths occur in women aged 50 and older.
Press Releases which have been mailed to 156 media outlets throughout the state.
Radio public service announcements featuring Alabama native, Nell Carter. Ms.
Don't forget your African-American patients!
develop breast cancer than African-American women.
Alabama, there is an 11% disparity rate in the mammography utilization rates between African-American and Caucasian Medicare beneficiaries.
3. Make the mammogram appointment for your female patients.
at Murphree's Fruits and Vegetables.
each of you this fall.
for breast cancer, diabetes and immunizations in the state of Alabama.
Provide standing orders and protocols for the patient with diabetes regarding HbA1c and lipids.
Share the diabetes eye initiative.
Share the Diabetes Eye Assessment Form.
Use the eye intervention poster.
Advertise and support the use of mobile units in areas where mammography services are not available.
screenings, billing/coverage information and liability information.
mammograms as well as other services covered by Medicare.
Use reminder stickers on the medical record.
Give influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
Wear "Have you been vaccinated?" reminder stickers.
Offer CEUs/CMEs for educational inservices.
Peter Angelopoulos, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., F.S.V.M.


The Insurance Dogger isn't sure if she's ready to jump out of the driver's seat just yet!
As you may have noticed, there is a lot of news coming out lately about driverless cars – Google is one of the main players in the field, but Carnegie Mellon University made a big splash locally and nationally when it unveiled a very successful test-drive in the Cranberry area nearly two years ago. A lot has been written in the last couple years about the various pros & cons of driverless cars, so I won't rehash them here – a simple Google search will reveal just about anything you've ever wanted to know about the future of driverless vehicles.
However, as an insurance agent, one of the first things that comes to mind whenever the topic comes up is, how will the insurance policy, and the liability coverage in particular, function when it comes to insuring driverless vehicles? This is not an easy question to answer, as there are many facets to consider, and much of it is based on speculation because the technology has not put forth a viable "ready for the public" option yet.
There are several legal considerations that, for the most part, I will set aside for now – primarily for the sake of expediency. One of the big issues at hand is that, generally, each state has autonomy over how insurance laws & coverages are mandated. I will address issues as broadly as possible, but the situation is still largely theoretical and developing as the technology progresses.
From an insurance standpoint, one of the largest liability concerns is the question of who is at fault ("liable") when a driverless car is involved in an accident – is it the "driver" of the vehicle? The engineering firm that put together the software operating the vehicle? The manufacturer of the vehicle? All of the above? This is not an easy question to address, and seems to generate more questions than answers. Was there an error in the software? Was the driver able to manually override the vehicle and didn't? Did the steering system or brakes fail to receive or comprehend the instructions the software passed along? Some of these questions will sort themselves out as the technology becomes more "concrete" and less speculative. But the truth is, I fear, legal liability concerns will not actually be resolved until after the rubber hits the road and accidents occur.
Another concern along those lines is who is responsible for damages to the driverless car itself if it is responsible for an accident in which it gets damaged? As above, should the software design firm pay for your damages? The car company? Are you responsible, as the owner of the vehicle?
A bit more disconcerting – what if your vehicle's software is hacked? If the vehicle is dependent upon mobile maps & directions to get from point A to point B, what if mobile/cellular service is lost? How will the vehicles navigate, and in particular, how will it respond to the ever-changing conditions of roads and construction, closures, traffic, etc?
At the end of the day, because the technology is a relatively long way off, the "problems" of insuring driverless cars still bring up more questions than answers. Regardless of the characteristics of the final product, the technology is coming, and the insurance companies that are able to quickly analyze and adapt to the new risks will be a huge step ahead of their competitors.
Hello everyone, we're back again! This time we are going to briefly review the debacle that is flood insurance. Operated by the National Flood Insurance Program (under the auspices of FEMA) or NFIP for short, flood insurance has gone through quite the upheaval lately. This is due, in large part, to the fact that the program is about $20 BILLION in debt.
As a result, Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Act in 2012 in an attempt to bring the NFIP's budget deficit back in line. This was to be accomplished primarily by removing subsidies from policies in heavily flood-prone areas so the premium reflected the real risk of insuring a homeowner in such an area. As you can imagine, this created quite a bit of backlash from property owners along the coast, particularly those in Louisiana.
The resultant premium increases imposed by Biggert-Waters were shocking and dramatic, far higher than what was originally predicted. Instead of removing subsidies over time, as was initially proposed, they were yanked all at once for thousands of property owners nationwide. For example, one of our clients saw her premium jump from a little less than $500 to nearly $3,000 in one year.
Very simply, I would summarize all the changes to flood insurance this way: Our government took a program that was quite literally drowning in debt, put together a knee-jerk and poorly executed solution, and reversed it in a similarly ineffective fashion in response to public outrage. This article puts it all together perfectly.
The government had a chance to fix a broken program that had previously served constituents relatively well. It had its problems, as most government programs do, but it was completely blindsided by the severity of storms like Katrina and Sandy. Instead of scaling up property owner premiums over 5 or 10 years to more accurately reflect the risk that they carry, a "NOW NOW NOW" followed by a "LATER LATER LATER" mentality prevailed. As usual, it will ultimately be the property owners and tax payers who foot the bill.
Sammy thinks these flood changes are all wet….
We may look the same, but our insurance rates won't!
This is a quick thought for those who compare pricing with your neighbors/friends/relatives etc to see whether or not your policy premium is competitive. Can we please stop doing this? It's like comparing apples to galoshes. Apples and oranges are probably much more similar than you and your neighbor's insurance rating basis.
"But we live in the same neighborhood, we drive similar cars!" you may protest.
Just one example that happened recently – we had a client call in, frustrated by the increase in their rates due to purchasing a new vehicle. One thing that they kept coming back to was the fact that their granddaughter had also just purchased a new vehicle, and was paying substantially less. As I pointed out, this is an impossible comparison to make, because you are talking about over 50 years difference in age, totally different types of vehicles owned, different credit ratings, different driving records and claims history, different lengths of time with the insurance company (remember our discussion on loss ratio?), and on and on and on. Let's not forget that different companies offer different discounts. And we don't even know if the granddaughter has the same insurance company!
Crazy as it may seem, you could take twin siblings, driving the same vehicles, with similar driving histories, living next door to each other, and they will still be paying different amounts of money for their insurance. If you want to know whether your rates are competitive, contact your agent and request quotes from multiple carriers. Rather than comparing with friends/neighbors/relatives, who are dramatically different (from an insurance rating point of view), you are comparing YOUR information with multiple companies!
I mean, who doesn't hate insurance, right? You know what I'm barking about. All the money paid out, and for what? Make my agent rich! Go figure.
This blog is devoted to my top 3 bones to pick (get it, bones?). What do you mean, my daddy has to pay more for his policy? That's less treats, less trips to the doggy park (and less trips to the kennel. This may not be all bad). What do you mean, the claim is denied? Who's gonna pay for it now…. me?? I think not!
I haven't had a claim in forever! I've NEVER had a claim, for that matter. Why does my premium keep going up? This is one my daddy cries about all the time – he gets this question a lot, and he comes home and has to bend my ear at least once or twice a week about it. So, believe me, I know ALL about this one.
I'll keep it simple. Basically, when my daddy pays his insurance premium, that money goes into a bucket – a big bucket full of money from everyone's monthly premiums. Claims are paid out of that same bucket. So when there are too many claims, or the claims are too expensive, the bucket gets empty. When the bucket gets empty, then my daddy's premium goes up a little, even if he hasn't had a claim. Those who have had claims pay more, but everyone sees a little bit of an increase: that's what insurance is – the spread of risk of a large loss over a large number of people paying premium. And so, that's why, some times, premiums go up even if you haven't had a loss!
What am I even paying for here?! My claim was denied!! This is one that really stresses my daddy out. There are a lot of reasons that a claim could be denied, and he says that some times there's a lot to explain. Insurance can be difficult to understand, but basically, a claim would be denied if the policy does not provide the coverage. Insurance does not cover everything, and that's something that more people like my daddy need to help clients to understand. For example, insurance is not meant to be a warranty – if your car breaks down, the cost of repair would not be covered. Also, apparently, if the dog chews up his mommy's glasses (who would do something like that?!), that also wouldn't be covered. Another thing to keep in mind is that not every policy is comprehensive, but in most cases, the coverage can be added. For example, any surface water (overflowing rivers, heavy rains, an above ground pool that bursts [yes, that HAS happened!]) that comes into our house and does damage is NOT covered by homeowners; however, if you purchased flood insurance, it WOULD be.
This might as well be written in Chinese. I don't understand how insurance works at all! Daddy tells me that I should be more patient with people. I just don't get why people don't want me to jump up and say hello, a few kisses to the face, that sort of thing. He says that not everyone likes that, and not everyone understands that it's my love language. Insurance is kinda like that – it has it's own language, and most people don't get it. What people need is someone who can translate all the mumbo jumbo and make some sense out of everything. There IS a logic behind it, and all it takes is someone who is patient enough to sit down and explain it all, answer questions, etc. There ARE answers out there, there ARE translators out there… it just takes some time, effort, and patience to find them and listen to them.
That's all for me today. It's been a busy day, and I'm dog tired (enough already!!). I hope you have a wonderful evening!


While companies such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard and Radico Khaitan have for long been selling 60-ml miniatures of their liquor brands in places like airports mainly for convenience, the demand for such bottles has gone up significantly in recent times as scores of consumers look to upgrade using them as trial, while some others see them as a pocket-friendly quick drink.
"Small pack is a great way to encourage trials, especially for uninitiated consumers through wine shops and trade," Bhavesh Somaya, marketing director at Diageo India, said. He said miniature packs across its portfolio are mostly sold to recruit new consumers and that these mini-bottles' contribution to Smirnoff vodka sales has increased by 10-15 % in the last two years.
Some four-million new consumers are estimated to enter the western-style liquor market in India every year. Also, with social drinking slowly becoming a part of urban life, many people are constantly looking to upgrade to premium spirits. Such customers tend to try out miniatures before deciding on what brand they want to stick to.
Companies also feel small packs encourage purchases of multiple products at once, giving drinkers a host of variety.


Candied lotus root slices are a delicious sweet treat or great addition to a ban chan array.
If using whole root – Wash and peel the root.
Whole or sliced – Heat water to boiling, add lotus root and salt.
Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
Whole – After boiling and cooling, carefully cut the root (root may be tough) into approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.
Allow to soak from 2 to 4 hours.
Pour of excess water and drain thoroughly.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil then add salt and lotus root.
Melt the sugar over low heat until it begins to caramelize.
Add 1/2 cup water and lemon juice and return to a simmer.
Add sliced lotus and simmer until liquid is nearly gone.
Dress with honey, sesame oil, sesame seed and serve.


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Mia Khalifa stuns in a topless picture as porn star turned sports presenter promotes new OnlyFans account
Milla DeynPublished in January 2021 / Updated in January 2021
Our favorite former porn star, Mia Khalifa, presented her OnlyFans account with a juicy topless photo. Mia retired from adult entertainment six years ago, and now she is working as a sports presenter and a model.
She's known as Pornhub's most searched star, but now Mia's playing a different tune. She shared a seductive photo with her 22,7 million Instagram fans, and we're sure that her OnlyFans page is going to explode.
Topless in Mexico
While most of us are freezing, Mia took a trip to Mexico to pose for topless pictures, and get some vitamin D.
The star offered us more than just a view at the perky breasts, as you can see glimpses of stunning Casa Xixim beach. She added a caption:
"Alexa, play Dakiti."
"Physically I'm home, but mentally I'm in paradise taking pics for Only Fans."
The monthly subscription for Khalifa's OnlyFans account is 12 dollars, but she won't be posing nude. Yes, we feel her fans' pain, but she already stated that full-frontal nudity is behind her.
So, why did she start working on her OnlyFans page now? For Mia, it's all about self-confidence. She explained:
"I am finally growing into my self-confidence in who I am and the decisions I make for me, and this is my way of being myself outside the perimeters of conventional social media."
"Even though I will not be creating nude content, I am going to be treating this page like my Instagram without terms of service lol."
A post shared by Mia K. (@miakhalifa)
Once again, the sportsperson stated that she wants to gain her power back. Previously, she talked about how entertainment studios used her name to make millions, while she only earned 12K for her work.
"I want to take my power back and just post what I want and what makes me feel good, and I'm just so thankful that y'all are along for this wild ride."
Much better than her dog poo stunt
While Mia's excited to talk about her new business venture, she's not saying much about the dog poo incident.
Back in December, the star picked up after her pooch, but instead of throwing the whole package away, she put the mask back on.
Despite the mishaps, Mia's still very much liked. The American-Lebanese star got engaged to a Swedish chef Robert Sandberg in 2019. She quit the adult industry six years ago, after only 11 movies.
Now, she's all about her new page:
"This is all very new to me, I've never been on a platform as fan-facing, so any suggestions for improving my presence here is greatly appreciated! I love you!"


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So I got this game like dance dance revo it wors Ok it says good and perfect when you hit an arrow i got a problem with the perfect hit it works depends on the speed on the arrows but I got an option easy, medium and hard basically easy is the slowest and hard is the fastest in the medium speed it I never ever hit a perfect so I'm asking if you guys have a better method to get the perfect or help me improve this code:
'Perfect Hit
If (RArrowDown.Top = ArrowDown.Top) And RArrowDown.Visible = True Then
    TimerMain.Enabled = False
    Hit += 1
    Score += 20
    RArrowDown.Visible = False
    Perfect.Visible = True
    TimerPerfect.Enabled = True
    Combo_Counter += 1
    RandomTime_1.Enabled = True
    'End If
    'Good Hit
ElseIf (RArrowDown.Top <= ArrowDown.Top + ArrowDown.Height) And (ArrowDown.Top <= RArrowDown.Top + RArrowDown.Height) And RArrowDown.Visible = True Then
    TimerMain.Enabled = False
    Hit += 1
    Score += 10
    RArrowDown.Visible = False
    Good.Visible = True
    TimerGood.Enabled = True
    Combo_Counter += 1
    RandomTime_1.Enabled = True
End If

A: I think a better way is to get a value indicating how far off from perfect the keypress is (I think it is very unliekly that someone actually gets it perfectly), then act on this value. You can then tweak the bands that give you a perfect or good hit:
Dim offset as Integer
If [Right Arrow Pressed]
    offset = RarrowDown.Top - ArrowDown.Top
End If

Select Case offset

case is 0 to 3
    'perfect

case 4 to 10
    'good

case 11 to 20
    'poor

case else
    'missed

End Select

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Whether you're looking for the perfect gift, engagement ring, or something for yourself, stop in Armentor Jewelers Inc. We're a Lafayette, LA jewelry boutique that also provides jewelry repair.
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Since 2012, Armentor Jewelers has been providing Jewelry Stores from Lafayette. Armentor Jewelers has estimated annual revenues of $55,000.00 and also employs an estimated 1 employees.
Armentor Jewelers can be found at Kaliste Saloom Rd 1921. The following is offered: Jewelry Repair & Service, Jewelry Retailers. The entry is present with us since Mar 14, 2014 and was last updated on Aug 30, 2014. In Lafayette there are 39 other Jewelry Retailers. An overview can be found here.


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Home Data Donor Contributions Republic of Korea
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Donor Rankings, 2019
23rd Core Contributions
19th Non Core Contributions
21st Overall Contributions
Gender equality is one of five basic principles underpinning the Republic of Korea's international development policy framework. The Korean International Cooperation Agency's focus on health, education and gender are aligned with UNFPA's work on maternal, adolescent and child health, and family planning. The cross-cutting gender equality strategy is three-pronged: Economic empowerment, social status and basic rights. Supporting basic rights includes: Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights, supporting maternal and newborn care, and ending gender-based violence.
Specific areas of collaboration between the Republic of Korea and UNFPA include: Preventing and responding to gender-based violence in Afghanistan, providing maternal and neonatal assistance in Mozambique, preventing and treating obstetric fistula in Cote D'Ivoire, improving maternal health care in Tanzania, supporting the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescent girls in Uganda, empowering girls in Nigeria, and addressing population ageing.
Kang Kyung-wha, Minister of Foreign Affairs
UNFPA has remained the Republic of Korea's main international partner in addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the government hopes that its partnership with UNFPA will assist in improving access to essential reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services as well as targeted services on gender-based violence in partner countries. The Republic of Korea also hopes that cooperation with UNFPA will further increase in the area of population policies, as UNFPA can offer recommendations as to policymaking and implementation based on its expert knowledge in the area.
Mongolian women get help to escape violence even amid pandemic
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – When Dulam* first sought help from a one-stop service centre in northern Mongolia, she was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. For years, she had experienced violence by her husband –...
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Key Results 2019
Maternal deaths averted
Unsafe abortions prevented
Fistula repair surgeries supported
Adolescents were reached with integrated sexual and reproductive health services
UNFPA-assisted safe deliveries in humanitarian and fragile contexts
Unintended pregnancies prevented
Couples protected for one year from unwanted pregnancies
HIV infections prevented by provision of female and male condoms
Marginalized girls were reached by life skills programmes
Sexually transmitted infections prevented by provision of female and male condoms
Gender based violence and harmful practices
Girls saved from female genital mutilation
Women and girls who were subjected to violence accessed essential services
Disabled women and girls who were suibjected to violence accessed essential services
Girls received prevention and/or protection services and care related to child, early and forced marriage
Girls and women received prevention and/or protection services and care related to female genital mutilation
Communities made public declarations to eliminate harmful practices
Communities developed advocacy platforms to eliminate discriminatory gender and sociocultural norms
Health service providers and managers trained as trainers on minimum initial service package
Key results are for illustrative purposes only, and reflect what a donor has contributed to through funding to UNFPA since 2019. Key results presented here may not reflect the figures provided by government donors.
Contributions Since 2014
The bar chart reflects overall core and non-core revenue recognized in a given year. Most contributions are received in national currencies. Fluctuations of exchange rates can impact US dollar equivalents.
The pie chart represents overall core and non-core revenue recognized in a given year, with additional details for non-core funds.
Donors are displayed in order of overall contributions to UNFPA in a given year, as indicated by the drop-down menu.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolina will face Buffalo, Chicago, New England and Pittsburgh during the 2019 preseason, the NFL announced Tuesday. The Panthers will host Buffalo and Pittsburgh, while traveling to Chicago and New England.
The Panthers are 2-1 against the Bears in the preseason. Carolina and Buffalo will meet in the preseason for the seventh time overall and the fourth time in the last six preseasons. The Panthers are 4-2 all-time against the Bills in the preseason.
Carolina will travel to New England for the third preseason game, marking the 11th meeting between the teams in the preseason. The Panthers will play Pittsburgh in preseason finale for the 17th consecutive season, dating to 2003.


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How to Invite Yourself Over for Dinner in Croatia
Food & Drink Nov 22, 2016
Jamie Ditaranto
Jamie Ditaranto is a traveler in a love triangle with writing and photography. Follow the drama on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto.
Ditaranto joined SmarterTravel in 2015. She loves ecotourism, cities with history, and discovering local hangouts. Though she likes all the continents equally, she holds a special place in her heart for rainy little islands.
Her work has also appeared online at USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and other publications. You can check out her photography on her website.
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In Croatia, it's common to see clotheslines hanging between the streets and much to the confusion of the locals, there's nothing tourists love more than photographing their laundry. The ancient walls and ruins along the Dalmatian coast tell the story of the past, but the clotheslines tell the story of the city's living inhabitants.
(Photo: Jamie Ditaranto)
When I got to the small seaside city of Trogir, a clothesline with seven aprons and twenty kitchen towels told me that I had arrived. I had come to the home of Tatjana Ciciliani, a renowned Croatian chef and my group's host for the night, whose cooking—which has been featured in Saveur Magazine and on an episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern—is considered symbolic of Croatian cuisine. Tonight, our small Secret Dalmatia tour group would be spending the evening at her home, enjoying our very own one-table restaurant experience.
Tatjana and her husband Caja met us at the door and welcomed us into a small courtyard filled with plants, pottery, and glassware. Scattered about the courtyard like decorative trinkets were jars brewing various marinades and liquors. Caja explained that the home had been in his family for the past two hundred years, but they had only recently transformed the downstairs area into its current part-kitchen, part-dining room set up. Tatjana posed playfully in front of the doorway as we photographed her in her kitchen, forgetting momentarily that we were not just in some rustically-designed restaurant, but in a living home.
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We followed her into the dining area, where she had set the table with a basket of pomegranates as the centerpiece. From the walls hung an artful assortment of black-and-white photographs, paintings, and old iron tools. Tatjana slipped behind a counter decorated with a colorful string of paper fans, where she continued to cook and carry on conversation.
"I never know what I'm going to make until that morning when I go to the market, look around, and see what's good … and then I decide," she told us while arranging glistening tomato slices onto slices of bread for bruschetta. "And since I never write any of my recipes down, each night is different."
What makes every meal in Tatjana's home so exciting is the knowledge the food is subject to her every whim, changing form constantly before arriving on a plate in front of you.
We settled down at the table and Caja poured the wine and entertained us with stories of how the he and Tatjana met. From the bruschetta appetizer to a zucchini pasta tossed with morsels of shrimp, everything Tatjana cooked for us was fresh, expertly-made, and somehow, despite the group's shared inexperience with traditional Croatian cuisine, made us all feel at home.
As Caja served us fish that had been caught earlier that day, Tatjana squeezed behind our chairs to trim pieces from a plant in the corner. When I asked if it was for us, she chuckled and told me she had just thought to add it. Moments later, a dish of baked polenta appeared decorated with small sprigs from the freshly plucked fennel.
Tatjana's meals end with dessert and a glass of homemade cherry brandy, but the night ends with a short walk around Trogir guided by Tatjana herself. "I'm not an official guide," she warned us, "but I think because I don't charge extra, it's okay."
As we followed our host through the narrow alleyways and courtyards of her home town, waving along to her neighbors as they greeted us, Tatjana regaled to us the history of Trogir, a city built by Romans, ruled by Venetians, and now one that finally belonged to the Croatians, who continue to cook and live by the sea, hanging their laundry in the streets to dry.
Dinner with Tatjana can only be booked through Secret Dalamatia. Serving only one group per night, it is best to make your reservation with at least 48 hours notice. The cost of dinner is $120 per person, but she also offers private cooking classes for $150 per person. To book this experience contact reservations@secretdalmatia.com.
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Jamie Ditaranto enjoyed this special dinner in Croatia courtesy of Secret Dalmatia. For more information on how to book a personalized experience in Croatia contact info@secretdalmatia.com.