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(DIFF) Young Journalist Award, 2008
The prestigious Dubai International Film Festival is conducted every year under the sponsorship of major corporations and Dubai Media City, showcasing all the major participating movies from around the globe, very similar to the Cannes Film Festival. As a part of its activities and as a commitment to encourage and inspire students of the arts within the United Arab Emirates, a competition is conducted for the outstanding young journalist of the year. The competition is for students currently studying Journalism, Public Relations, Film Studies or Mass Media Communications providing them an opportunity to be a part of the festival as well as showcase their writing skills. The Department of Media and Communication proudly shares the achievement of Ms. Melissa Khan (Final Year – Visual Communication Specialization) who won the coveted Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) "Young Journalist Award 2008". This is a competition in which all major universities in U.A.E participate every year. These include institutions such as American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, UAE National University, Ajman University, University of Sharjah, Middlesex University, Murdoch University, and American University in Dubai. In order to enter the competition, the students had to write a film review in English or Arabic of a movie of their choice in no more than 100 words. Students were then invited to participate in the competition during the 5th edition of Dubai International Film Festival from the December 11 – 18, 2008. Participation in the competition entitled the students access to DIFF industry panels, press conferences as well as film screenings. In addition, they attended a Film Journalism Workshop where they received feedback about their reviews, writing tips and also learnt about new media. For the competition, all the nine entries sent by our students, Ms. Aakanksha Singh, Ms. Aayesha Fahim, Ms. Pooja Pillai (Final Year – Visual Communication Specialization), Ms. Nida Sohail, Ms. Stuti Kotiyal, Ms. Ishani Ennos (Final Year – Advertising and Public Relations), Ms. Saira Kasim (Final Year – Print Media), Ms. Megna Kalvani (Second Year) and Ms. Melissa Khan were among the 20 final entries selected from all the U.A.E. universities. The Department of the Media and Communication would like to acknowledge the initiative, coordination and self involvement of Ms. H.S. Shubha to make this happen. The department also acknowledges the whole hearted support provided by Ms. Fokiya Akhtar.
Proud moment for the Department of Media and Communication Manipal University, Dubai DIFF Chairman Abdulhamid Juma presenting the Award
Ms. Melissa Khan being interviewed by the media
Ms. Melissa Khan with her fellow classmates and faculty members Ms. Shubha H.S. (extreme right) & Ms. Fokiya Akhtar (second from left)
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This avocado salsa dip is a go-to recipe in our house. Lindiwe and I eat it by the spoonful.
Shuck the corn and preheat the grill. Rub olive oil on the corn cobs and place on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes on all sides. Remove from grill. Cool and remove from the cob.
In a separate bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, agave, cumin, lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Add to the avocado mixture and gently mix to coat everything.
You don't have to grill the corn, but it makes it extra yummy.
I shared this for Thrifty Thursday.
yum…I make something similar next time I'll have to try roasting the corn first.


Brady James Garner was born on Friday, September 29 at 2:27 pm. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. Below is a summary in pictures of Brady's birth day.
Hooked up to the fetal monitor, which monitored Brady's heart rate and my contractions.
Brady being cleaned up after birth.
Weighing in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces (exactly the weight Randy had predicted).
Having his first sponge bath.
Dawson meeting his baby brother. He was so sweet and gentle - what a great big brother!
Dawson showing Brady the teddy bear that Angie and Kaelin had gotten him.
The boys - Daddy, Dawson, and Brady.
Dawson loves making silly faces and will frequently say, "Mom/Dad, I have a silly face to show you." Here are a couple of silly faces he wanted to show me the other day.
Squealing as Randy squirts him with very cold water.
Making a big splash as he slides down into the water.
Dawson very happy to be playing in his sandbox.
Scooping dirt in his shovel and transferring it from the sandbox base to the lid.
Randy dumping the sand back into the sandbox base and onto Dawson, something he found extremely delightful.
Dawson checking out the walking stick on our front porch. Interestingly, there was a small baby walking stick on the back of the larger walking stick.
This is a regular sighting in our backyard. The deer pass through a few times a day, frequently stopping to rest in the grass or bushes. This is another benefit of living in such a beautiful place!
Despite some encouraging reports from my doctor, we are still waiting on baby Brady to arrive. I started dilating a month ago, first at only 1 centimeter, then 3 centimeters, and as of last Tuesday 4 centimeters, but have yet to go into labor. I'm shocked to be walking around at 4 centimeters, very likely more by now, and not be in labor. My doctor was very optimistic that I would go into labor a week and a half ago when I was 3 centimeters. I was hopeful she was right, but have continued to be disappointed day after day. I am struggling with being patient as I wait for Brady to be born. I'm definitely ready to see him and hold him. Oh, and being hugely pregnant in August is just not any fun at all, which certainly contributes to my desire to have Brady come out already. :-) So hopefully the next post on our blog will be news of Brady's birth and pictures of the newest little member of our family.
Dawson ready for a morning of swimming.
When his balls were thrown into the deep pool, he put on his floaties and swam out to rescue them. He liked rescuing them so much that he almost immediately threw them back into the deep pool so he could fetch them again.
Poised to jump into the pool, definitely one of his favorite activities and something he does over and over again.
Kaelin and Dawson looking both cute and funny in goggles.
Showing me a tiny frog he caught at the pool.
Dawson wearing his Optimus Prime (Transformers) mask. It's really neat because at the push of a button it changes his voice to make it sound more robotic.
Kaelin and Dawson swinging at the park.
Kaelin and Dawson having a great time jumping on her bed.
They really enjoyed jumping up and then crashing down on the bed.
A great picture of Kaelin airborne.
Dawson so happy to be playing with Kaelin.
Dawson has really enjoyed watching Olympic diving. He'll even attempt to act out the diving he sees on television. Below, he's standing backwards on his diving board (a.k.a. the couch) just like the diver on t.v. and after she jumped, he jumped down into his pool too (the pillows strewn all over the floor are the pool).
Climbing up the ladder into the fort.
Running around in circles with Jay.
Dawson and Jay lying on the grass after sliding down the slide.
At a play date at Seth's house, the kids pretended it was nap time and all piled on Seth's bed. There's Dawson, Kaelin, Seth, and Cy.
Looking adorable in his pirate costume.
Checking things out with his binoculars.
Having fun jumping on the bed.
Looking so cute as he dances at Kaelin's.
Upside down in Kaelin's chair.
Dawson loves playing with water balloons. He likes throwing them at us and getting us all wet, and he is also delighted when we splash them on him and he gets soaked. What good summer fun!!
Dawson and I were doing his United States puzzle the other day and as he was saying the state names, he was also commenting about the various pictures on the state. He noticed Nebraska had a picture of corn and I told him they had lots of corn crops in Nebraska. He also pointed out the car on the state of Michigan and I told him that they make a lot of cars in that state. When he picked up the Pennsylvania state he told me matter-of-factly, "They have lots of pencils in Pennsylvania." LOL!!!
When he was petting Gertrude (our cat) and she wasn't exactly pleased about the petting, she batted her paw at him. He jumped up, pointed his finger at her, and said, "Gertie, this is your warning!"
After playing quietly upstairs for a while, Dawson came downstairs looking like this. He had put on a pair of my old glasses and Randy's house shoes. What a silly boy!!!
Last week, Angie and I took Kaelin and Dawson to see a movie at the big movie theatre in Conroe. Dawson was most excited about getting popcorn at the theatre and, as usual, after about an hour into the movie he was ready to get out of there. The movie wasn't so great, but the movie theatre experience was fun.
Two cuties waiting in line to get tickets to the movie.
Concentrating on his beautiful artwork.


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Home Kone and Anor v Cote d Ivoire (Communication No. 289/2004) [2012] ACHPR 9; (22 October 2012)
Kone and Anor v Cote d Ivoire (Communication No. 289/2004) [2012] ACHPR 9; (22 October 2012)
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Communication 289/2004 – Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Tiéoulé Diarra vs Côte d'Ivoire
Summary of the Facts
1. The Complaint was filed at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on 12 May 2004 by Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Amadou Tiéoulé Diarra, on behalf of the High Council of Malian Foreigners in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the African Solidarity Movement for Democracy and Independence (SADI) against Côte d'Ivoire, a State Party to the African Charter which it ratified on 6 January 1992.
2. The Complainants allege that following the decision of the Ivorian Supreme Court rejecting the candidature of Alassane Ouattara for the presidential election, there were demonstrations in protest against the said decision.
3. Following these demonstrations, agents of the ruling government in Abidjan started, from September 2002, to carry out arbitrary arrests, summary executions and massive and forced expulsions, mainly targeting Senegalese, Nigeriens, Guineans, Malians and Burkinabes, irrespective of whether they were naturalised Ivorians or not.
4. The Complainants further allege that the property of these victims, suspected to be members of Alassane Ouattara's Rally of the Republicans (RDR) party, were seized throughout Côte d'Ivoire.
5. The Complainants allege that the facts stated above are a violation of Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 23 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights by Côte d'Ivoire.
6. The complaint was received at the Secretariat of the Commission on 12 May 2004, and the latter acknowledged receipt on 23 June 2004.
7. At its 36th Ordinary Session held in Dakar, Senegal, from 23 November to 7 December 2004, the Commission considered Communication 289/04, Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Tiéoulé Diarra vs Côte d'Ivoire and decided to be seized of it.
8. By a letter and a note verbale dated 20 December 2004, the Secretariat of the Commission informed the parties of the decision of the Commission and requested them to submit their written observations on the admissibility of the communication.
9. At its 37th and 38th Ordinary Sessions, the Commission considered the complaint and, due to the lack of submissions from the parties, decided to defer its consideration on the admissibility of the said communication.
10. By letters dated 15 March 2005, 2 June 2005 and 12 September 2005, the Secretariat of the Commission reminded the parties to submit their conclusions to enable the Commission to decide on the admissibility of the case.
11. On 7 November 2005, the Secretariat of the Commission finally received the conclusions of the Respondent State on the admissibility of the case.
12. On 15 December 2005, 4 April 2006, 19 July 2006, 29 September 2006, 8 December 2006 and 2 May 2007, the Secretariat of the Commission informed the parties that the Commission could not consider the communication at its various sessions due to the lack of the Complainants' observations on the admissibility of the case. The Secretariat also reminded the Complainants in each letter to submit their conclusions to enable the Commission to decide on admissibility.
13. On 23 May 2007, the Secretariat received from the Respondent State a letter requesting the Commission to stay its consideration of the communication, given that the internal Ivorian mechanisms wanted to work with the Complainants to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement.
14. On 25 September 2007, the Secretariat of the Commission forwarded a copy of the letter on the amicable settlement initiated by the Respondent State to the Complainants for their consideration.
15. On 20 June 2007, 19 December 2007 and 19 March 2008, the Secretariat sent letters to the parties informing them that the Commission has considered Communication 289/2004 - Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Tiéoulé Diarra vs Côte d'Ivoire and decided to defer its decision while waiting for the Complainants' response to the proposed amicable settlement initiated by the Respondent State.
16. On 30 April 2008, the Complainants sent to the Secretariat of the Commission a letter indicating that they accepted the proposal of the Respondent State for a compromise settlement, on the condition that the Respondent State offers prior technical guarantees for such a settlement.
17. Between July 2008 and 14 August 2012, the Secretariat sent more than 5 letters reminding the parties, in particular the Complainants, to provide the Commission with information on the progress made regarding the negotiations conducted by the Government of Côte d'Ivoire towards an amicable settlement.
18. By a letter dated 14 August 2012 that was sent to the Complainants, the Secretariat reiterated its request for information on the progress made regarding the negotiations conducted by the Government of Côte d'Ivoire towards an amicable settlement of the present communication. The Secretariat also stated that if there is no response from the Complainants within one month, that is, by 14 September 2012, the Commission would be obliged to strike out the communication for lack of diligent prosecution.
Analysis of the Commission
19. Rule 113 of the Rules of Procedure of the Commission stipulates that when a deadline is fixed for a particular submission, either party may apply to the Commission for extension of the period stipulated. The Commission may grant an extension which shall not exceed one (1) month.
20. To date, the Complainants have not responded to the requests of the Secretariat of the Commission, including the one dated 14 August 2012, and have still not provided information on developments regarding the amicable settlement initiated by the Respondent State. They have also not requested any extension of the deadline in order to provide this information.
21. Given the prolonged and unjustified lack of response from the Complainants, the Commission has decided to take a decision on the matter.
Decision of the Commission
22. In view of the foregoing, the Commission, with seven Commissioners for and two against, finds that there is a lack of interest on the part of the Complainants and decides to strike out the communication for lack of diligent prosecution.
Done at the 52nd Ordinary Session of the Commission held from 9 to 22 October 2012 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire.
Dissenting Opinions of Commissioner Catherine Dupe Atoki and Commissioner Pansy Tlakula
When considering the issue of striking out Communication 289/2004 – Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Tiéoulé Diarra vs Côte d'Ivoire, the members of the Commission did not reach a consensus, with seven Commissioners for and two against. Commissioner Catherine Dupe Atoki and Commissioner Pansy Tlakula held a different opinion from that of the majority of the Commissioners that the communication should be struck out. They were of the view that given that there is no available information on the progress made regarding an amicable settlement, the Commission, instead of striking out the Communication, ought to request the parties to submit their observations on admissibility and continue to consider the Communication.
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(Reuters) – South Korea will make a first payment of $550 million to Iran for imports of crude oil under an interim nuclear deal that has provided limited relief from sanctions, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
The payment on Friday will come after Japan made the first and second oil payment to Iran in February and earlier this week.
Under a Nov. 24 pact with six major powers, Iran won access to $4.2 billion of its oil revenues frozen abroad by eight money-transfer schedules through July if it carried out its part of the deal to curb its nuclear programme.
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Follow Big Sean as he makes his way back to Cali for thanksgiving dinner overlooking the Hollywood hills then rocks a sold out show at music box where he gets a special gift from Kid Cudi. Then He comes back to spread a little Christmas cheer at Jingle Jam and Cali Christmas with Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown and Common.
Off of Yo Gotti's Live From The Kitchen dropping on Tuesday.
Big Sean spits a freestyle at the Hard Knock TV studios over a beat by The aUtOMatiKs.
Fergie performs "All of The Lights" and then Kanye introduces Big Sean to perform "A$$." After the jump Kanye joins Big Sean and they perform "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay," and Kid Cudi closes it out! So jealous of all the people that spent their NYE there!


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Roques (; ) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. The IKEA Store in Haute-Garonne was located in this Commune.

Population
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Roquois and Roquoises in French.

See also
Communes of the Haute-Garonne department

References

Communes of Haute-Garonne

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If you've been hit by Hurricane Matthew, you're probably taking inventory of the damages. If you're not in a high-risk area, your homeowner's policy will most likely cover most of the damage caused by the hurricane's relentless gusts. Most policies cover damage from rain, wind, hail, lightning and other storm-related elements.
Even damages caused by vehicles slamming into homes (hopefully that didn't happen to yours), and vandalism and theft are usually covered, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). So if you evacuated to a shelter and looters raided, you're likely covered.
"Hurricane Matthew's wind-caused property damage will be covered under most standard homeowner's, renter's and business insurance policies," said Michael Barry, vice president of media relations for the III.
But there are some things that might not be covered under your policy, at least not without extra coverage. Even if Mother Nature spared you, or you're a renter, it is still a good time to comb over the fine print of your insurance contract to see what might not be covered. It's likely time to update it and put aside some savings to cover the deductibles for the next blustery day. If you don't, you might be left in the lurch if you don't have enough coverage in your policy. No one wants to risk falling into debt or carrying a high balance on their credit card because of one stormy day.
"If a tree falls into your roof, or rips your roof off, and rain gets in your house, you're typically covered," said Nancy Kincaid, spokeswoman for the California Department of Insurance (CDI). But damage from rising water or surges typically need extra flood insurance. This is the biggest category that often gets overlooked. Hopefully you've got flood insurance from your carrier or from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If you don't, damage from surges and rising waters to your home will likely not be covered by the average homeowner's policy unless you have additional flood insurance.
You might have another option, however. "If someone's home or business is flooded, and they did not have a FEMA NFIP policy covering their property, they will usually have to request financial assistance directly from FEMA (individuals) or the Small Business Administration [if they are a business owner]," said Barry.
If your car was the victim of a flood, it might be covered under your automotive insurance.
"Flooded cars are covered under standard auto insurance policies so long as the driver purchased comprehensive coverage, something nearly 80% of drivers nationwide choose to buy, even though it is an optional coverage," said Barry.
Hopefully, you've got enough savings to cover your deductible, which is usually at least several hundred dollars. In most cases, the deductibles are subtracted from the reimbursement you'll get. For windy storms, there are two kinds of wind damage deductibles: those that apply to damage specifically from hurricanes, and those that apply to any kind of wind damage, according to III. You'll need to find out how yours works, and talk with your carrier.
"In some states, policyholders have the option of paying a higher premium in return for a traditional dollar deductible. However, in high-risk coastal areas insurers may not offer this option, instead making the percentage deductible mandatory," according to the III website.
Pricey items such as jewelry and electronics might exceed your policy limits and need a separate policy, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) website.
You might need to buy endorsements to cover damage like these, since most homeowner's policies offer limited or no coverage for these types of events, said NAIC's website.
Most homeowner's policies have a gap in their coverage if the property is being used to make money, said Kincaid. So if you're renting, it's likely your personal items won't be covered under your landlord's policy, so unless you have a renter's insurance policy, you could be out of luck.
Some sources said they are caused by heavy rains. But you'll have to prove it, since many homeowner's policies have a gap when it comes to sinkhole coverage.
In this case, engineers and possibly even seismologists will need to come to make an evaluation and determine what kind of shift it was, because things like landslides are rarely covered by insurance, said Kincaid, and earthquakes often require extra coverage. "If it's storm inundation, it's possible (that it will be covered)," said Kincaid.
If you have a cash-value policy, that television you bought for $500 a few years ago might now only be worth $200 due to depreciation, and that's what you'll get. If you have a replacement cost policy, they'll likely reimburse you to replace it new.
This is a tricky one, and it depends on where the tree falls. "In most states, if your neighbor's tree is blown down in a storm and it comes down in your yard, it is your responsibility to remove it," said Mark Huffman at Consumer Affairs, a consumer news and advocacy organization. Even if the neighbor's tree crushes your fence, it's your responsibility to remove it, said Huffman, but if it strikes and damages a building on your property, you can file a claim.
Some areas, like those along the coast, require extra coverage for wind damage.
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That's What Life Is All About (reprise) Lyrics By Bing Crosby
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Lyrics To That's What Life Is All About (reprise)
My life is like an open book
And as I glance back through the pages
I see the chances I often took
Though I was never too courageous
Life's never easy all the time
The hills you climb often lead nowhere
Of ups and downs, I've had my share
That's what life is all about
I've known success, some mild acclaim
And thinking of it gives me pleasure
And I've had some stress, the scars remain
When lady luck gave me short measure
When things went wrong
I'd fake a smile but that's my style
'Cause I've been around
And having been being around, I've found
Its been a joy, I can't deny
Though some may think
I took things lightly
But man and boy, I look on high
And never fail to thank him nightly
When I look back, I can't forget
The friends I've met
And the things they've done
I thank 'em all, it's been great fun
As for me, I have no doubt
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Graham Garrett, Alan Clarke, Mark McCourt, and Mark Billham
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — Graham Garrett, Alan Clarke, Mark McCourt, and Mark Billham, four members of staff from the Polymer Processing Research Centre based in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering attended the K Show recently in DÜsseldorf. The K show is the world's biggest plastics trade show and conference, and is hosted by Messe DÜsseldorf GmbH. The show boasts 171,245 sq. metres of exhibition space with 3,320 exhibitors from 59 countries. Based on previous year's figures, visitor numbers were expected to be in the region of 220,000 from 108 different countries.
The complete plastics world was represented at the show from material suppliers, machinery suppliers, to finished and semi-finished product suppliers. Large global companies through to small family-owned companies were also represented.
A lot of the companies that exhibit at the K Show use it to launch new developments in materials or processing machinery. A common theme across a lot of these new launches was "Industry 4.0" with remote access, monitoring and control capability being improved so that companies could offer "Industry 4.0 ready" machine and processes.
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Marked decline in youth smoking rates (contrary to what the headlines say)
August 27, 2019 2114 11
Martin Juneau, MD
In recent years, there has been much mention of the marked increase in the use of e-cigarettes by young people, a trend that has recently increased with the arrival of Juul. The often alarmist tone that accompanies the reports of these studies suggests that vaping currently reaches "epidemic" proportions and poses a serious threat to the health of young people by pushing them towards the traditional cigarette.
These fears are no doubt in good faith, but they are not at all consistent with the results of the serious surveys that have been conducted in recent years, particularly with regard to smoking rates among young people.
Smoking rates continue to plummet among young people.
Very little is said about it, but one of the most encouraging trends in tobacco control is the marked decline in youth smoking seen in recent years. One of the best examples of this reduction is provided by the "Monitoring the future" survey, a large epidemiological study conducted since 1975 by researchers at the University of Michigan, which annually measures the prevalence of users of different drugs among American high school students. As shown in Figure 1, while youth smoking peaked in 1997 with 37% of 12th grade youth who smoked occasionally and 25% who smoked daily, these proportions have since significantly fallen to 7.6% and 2%, respectively, in 2018. A similar trend is observed in Canada, with approximately 3.5% of 12–17-year-olds who were smokers (casual or regular) in 2017, a 25% decrease compared to 2013 (4.6%). It should also be noted that according to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the proportion of Canadians aged 12–17 who smoked cigarettes daily was only 0.9% in 2018.
Figure 1. Changes in the proportion of smokers among 12thgrade American high school students from 1975 to present day. From Bates (2019).
Can the introduction of e-cigarettes reverse these trends, as many fear? There has been a lot of evidence from studies that teens who have tried e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke a tobacco cigarette than those who have never been in contact with the electronic cigarette. But as several experts have pointed out, this interpretation is not scientifically valid, because it is impossible to establish a causal link between the two phenomena: a young person attracted by tobacco will experiment with several forms available, without necessarily meaning that trying one will lead to testing another.
To determine the impact of the e-cigarette, the best measure remains to examine the evolution of youth smoking. And in this regard, the results are reassuring: although these products have appeared relatively recently (around 2010), the available data suggest that they have not had negative impacts on the adoption of cigarettes by young people: in the United States, for example, the smoking cessation rate is 3 to 4 times higher between 2010 and today than between the period from 1975 to 2010, suggesting that e-cigarettes have instead accelerated the reduction of youth smoking (Figure 1). It should also be noted that Juul has been available since 2015 in the United States and has since conquered most of the e-cigarette market, but this has not resulted in a resurgence of youth smoking. The data are also reassuring for England, where e-cigarettes have been available for several years: the smoking rate has been steadily decreasing since 2011 and the largest decrease is observed among 18–24-year-olds.
According to the data currently available, the fear that vaping leads to smoking therefore seems totally unfounded. On the contrary, it seems that vaping represents an increasingly popular alternative to traditional cigarettes and could even replace conventional tobacco products in the short and medium term. This is very encouraging, since it is clearly established that e-cigarette vapour is much less harmful than cigarette smoke, particularly because of a very significant decrease in the presence of carcinogenic compounds.
Regular vapers are usually smokers.
A recent study found that the proportion of young e-cigarette users has increased significantly in Canada from 29% to 37%. At first glance, this may actually seem enormous, and it is this type of statistic that is at the root of the concerns raised by vaping critics.
However, it is important to know that in this type of study, individuals are considered smokers or vapers if they have used these products at least once in a given period (in the last month, for example) or during their lifetime. This approach fails to distinguish occasional users from those who regularly smoke or vape. To make a simple analogy, it is as if a study of pathological gambling considered that people who buy a lottery ticket from time to time belong to the same category as those who go to the casino every day. This is obviously not the case: it is the development of a dependence on a substance (tobacco, alcohol, drugs, opiates) or an activity (excessive gambling, for example) that poses risks, whereas occasional use is much more like an experiment, a phenomenon that is particularly common among young people.
In fact, when we take into account the frequency of vaping and smoking habits, the situation is much less worrying. As shown in Figure 2, the vast majority of young people only vape occasionally (only 3.6% of 16-19-year-olds were vaping more than 15 days per month according to the latest estimates); 2) it is mainly young people who smoke cigarettes (regularly or occasionally) who are attracted to these products; and 3) only a tiny proportion of non-smokers (less than 1%) vape regularly.
Figure 2. Distribution of vapers according to the frequency and habits of tobacco use. Note the very low percentage of non-smoking youth who regularly vape (arrow). From Hammond et al. (2019).
The situation is not "out of control", as we hear regularly, but rather reflects a new reality: the traditional cigarette is no longer popular with young people, possibly because of the exorbitant prices and smoking bans in almost all public places. The vast majority of those who want to experiment with the effect of tobacco are turning to new forms of nicotine such as e-cigarettes, but even then, regular users of these products remain relatively few, and are for the most part young people who are primarily attracted to tobacco or inclined to adopt higher-risk behaviours in general. This last point is well illustrated by a study in Colorado, where researchers have found that vapers are 5 to 10 times more likely to have previously tried hard drugs such as cocaine or regularly drink excessive amounts of alcohol than non-vapers (Table 1).
Table 1. Comparison of the prevalence of risky behaviours between vapers and non-vapers. From Ghosh et al. (2019).
Overall, and despite the sensationalist headlines in recent years, we must consider that e-cigarettes do not pose a threat to the enormous progress we have made in tobacco control. On the contrary, regular vapers are mostly smokers, and the adoption of these products can substantially reduce the risks associated with cigarette smoke. Based on the very low percentages of non-smokers who regularly vape, it also seems that nicotine vapour is less addictive than traditional cigarettes and it is very unlikely that it can be used as a gateway to tobacco.
It should also be remembered that the main utility of e-cigarettes remains one of the best ways to quit smoking, with twice the effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy. The British have long recognized the usefulness of e-cigarettes in tobacco control and, hard to imagine here, have even made these products the emblem of anti-smoking campaigns (see photo).
(Public Health England advertising promoting e-cigarettes to quit smoking)
An extremely damaging collateral effect of the current "hysteria" towards e-cigarettes is to make smokers suspicious of these products and at the same time to deprive them of a valuable aid to quit smoking. The latest surveys also show a sharp increase in the number of smokers who think that the e-cigarette is as, if not more, damaging than the traditional cigarette. This is a very unfortunate situation, which shows how the best is sometimes the enemy of the good: by wanting at all costs to prevent vaping among young people, we are creating a climate which discourages the use of alternatives to tobacco that are infinitely less dangerous and would have a very positive impact on the health of smokers.
Of course, we must remain vigilant about the use of these products by young people and I will be the first to question the regulatory framework surrounding their marketing if it turns out that modern e-cigarettes (Juul, for example) lead to an upsurge in smoking among this population. With the current state of knowledge, on the other hand, there are many reasons to be optimistic and consider the electronic cigarette as a very promising tool to reduce smoking and even, hopefully, ultimately lead to the complete disappearance of the traditional cigarette.
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical's Revenue Breakdown Worldwide (2016-2022)
This statistic highlights BioMarin Pharmaceutical's Revenue Breakdown Worldwide, split between Europe, Latin America, Rest of World and the US, reported on a quarterly basis from Q1 2016 onwards.
By Akshi Lamba
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies and treatments for people with serious and life-threatening rare diseases and medical conditions.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical's Revenue Breakdown Worldwide
Region Q3 2020 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Contribution in Q3 2021
Europe $121.00 $173.00 $115.00 28.00%
Latin America $44.00 $42.00 $39.00 10.00%
Rest of world $59.00 $83.00 $58.00 15.00%
US $253.00 $202.00 $196.00 47%
Total $477.00 $500.00 $408.00 100.00%
(All figures are in millions, except percentages)
Company's total revenue increased on a yearly as well as a quarterly basis. Earlier, in Q3 2020, the company generated a revenue of $477 million, while in the same quarter of the next year, i.e., Q3 2021, it falls to $408 million showing, a decrease of 15% on a year-on-year basis. When compared on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the revenue witnessed a fall from $500 million in Q2 2021 to $408 million in Q3 2021, making a decline of 18.4%.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical's revenue can be further bifurcated into the following:
The revenue generated from this region has seen a lot of movements in the positive, as well as, negative directions. The European region contributes 28% to the total revenue of the company in Q3 2021. Earlier, in Q3 2020, the company generated a total of $121 million from Europe, while in Q2 2021 it rises to $173 million. This shows a 42% rise in revenue from this segment of the company. On a yearly basis, the revenue witnessed a decline of 5%, from $121 million in Q3 2020 to $115 million in Q3 2021. When compared quarterly, the revenue witnessed a fall from $173 million in Q2 2021 to $115 million in Q3 2021, making a decline of 34%.
The Latin American region contributes 10% to the total revenue of the company in Q3 2021. Earlier, in Q3 2020, the company generated a total of $44 million from latin America, while in Q2 2021 it falls to $42 million. This shows a 5% fall in revenue from this segment of the company. On a yearly basis, the revenue witnessed a decline of 11.36%, from $44 million in Q3 2020 to $39 million in Q3 2021. When compared quarterly, the revenue witnessed a fall from $42 million in Q2 2021 to $39 million in Q3 2021, making a decline of 8%.
The rest of the world contributes 15% to the total revenue of the company in Q3 2021. Earlier, in Q3 2020, the company generated a total of $59 million, while in Q2 2021 it rises to $83 million. This shows a 40% incline in revenue from this segment of the company. On a yearly basis, the revenue witnessed a slight decline of 1.7%, from $59 million in Q3 2020 to $58 million in Q3 2021. When compared quarterly, the revenue witnessed a fall from $83 million in Q2 2021 to $58 million in Q3 2021, making a decline of 30%.
The United States contributes 47% to the total revenue of the company in Q3 2021. Earlier, in Q3 2020, the company generated a total of $253 million from United States, while in Q2 2021 it falls to $202 million. This shows a 20.9% fall in revenue from this segment of the company. On a yearly basis, the revenue witnessed a decline of 22.5%, from $253 million in Q3 2020 to $196 million in Q3 2021. When compared quarterly, the revenue witnessed a fall from $202 million in Q2 2021 to $196 million in Q3 2021, making a decline of 3%.
About BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BioMarin is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing first-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful 0r relative advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening or rare genetic diseases. The company remains steady fast to their original mission, which is to bring new treatments to market that will make a big impact on small patient populations. The Company's patient populations are mostly children or young ones, suffering from diseases that are so rare, that the entire patient population is as few as 1,100 people worldwide. At times, the time is critical with patients having rare diseases, and they strive to quickly develop important or needy therapies for them.
The clients continue to invest in their clinical and preclinical product pipeline by committing significant resources to research and development programs and business development opportunities within their areas of scientific, manufacturing, and technical expertise. The efficiency and speed of their research, development, manufacturing and commercial efforts are at the heart of their ability to urgently deliver therapies. The company's product portfolio comprises of around five marketed products and has multiple clinical products, along with pre-clinical product candidates.
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Q: webpack-dev-server doesn't not reloading after editing typescript class twice I'm using pixiJS with webpack and typescript. When I run dev server on webpack-dev-server --mode development, it works preatty well. So, I change one of my classes called Water.ts and the hot reload works good on the first time. But when I change the file again, the webpage reload but doesn't change the file. It's seen like webpack doesn't compile the .ts file, except for the first time.
Here is the little project.
For exemple: I change the line 18 on Water.ts to this.anim.scale.set(6); from this.anim.scale.set(4);. It's work. But when I change that to this.anim.scale.set(6); or whatever in the file, it's stoped working.
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Professor Berrin Yanikkaya, Head of the School of Communication Studies at AUT, launched Conflict, Custom & Conscience: Photojournalism and the Pacific Media Centre 2007-2017, as well as the latest edition of Pacific Journalism Review research journal.
She praised the Centre's work, having herself witnessed the dedication, labour and passion that the PMC's founding director "David Robie and his colleagues have put into creating a channel for the voiceless to have a voice, a platform for the unseen to be seen".
In the "Journalism under duress in Asia-Pacific" panel chaired by Dr Robie, special guests Malou Mangahas, executive director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, and RNZ International senior journalist Johnny Blades discussed the challenges to journalists reporting in the Asia-Pacific region.
A minute of silence was also observed for victims of the 2009 Ampatuan Maguindanao massacre.
Former Pacific Media Watch editor, and Tagata Pasifika journalist/presenter Alistar Kata MC'd the evening which included a special video by Sasya Wreksono highlighting the PMC's achievements over 10 years.
Attendees were also treated to a photographic exhibition of the research centre's evolution and a special screening of the documentary Cap Bocage.
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Put the coffee, nondairy milk, maple syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat until steaming. Serve warm.
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This sounds delicious! I have to give my appreciation for your blog and recipes. I bought two of your books, AFC Bakes Bread and AFC Bakes Cakes and Cookies. I rarely make desserts but with the holidays coming and your posts making my mouth water, I decided to get the cakes and cookies one too. I got the books yesterday and have made the Wholesome Flax Bread and Buckwheat Tortillas. Both are delicious! Can't wait to try them all. Thank you! I have been vegan for 6 years and gluten free for 2 years. The gluten free is the hardest for me. I appreciate all the work you put into your blog and books!
Thank you SO much, Renee! So much appreciated.
Let me know if you want some recommendations for the holidays, of what you think might go best with your guests.
Try the Apple Cider Buckwheat Bread (from AFCBB)… it's my favourite sandwich bread! And never hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
I enjoyed your post on the Thanksgiving recommendations. That was the one that finally decided me to buy your books. : ) I will definitely try the Apple Cider Buckwheat Bread next. Last night I made the chickpea bannocks to go with baked tofu, a veggie noodle soup (rice noodles), and a large salad. Hit the spot!
Oh, YUM, Renee! That is comfort food at its finest!


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Wow..is it THAT tall!!!
Perre Anatine
reflect..repent..reboot
Join date: 6 Jun 2007
Anyone know what and where the World's tallest building is..?
Here's a few possible contenders..
The Jin Mao Building in Shanghai..401 m tall, the Empire State building in New York..381m tall, the Shanghai World Financial Centre..492m tall, or possibly the Taipei 101 standing an impressive 509m tall. Hey they all pale in comparison to the Laurentian Tower standing an astounding 1500m tall. (actually it's 15001)
Yes I and a friend have spent the last week (and almost an entire Island prim budget, otherwise it would be taller) grafting away erecting SL's and the Worlds tallest building. Complete with a spiral staircase (I haven't counted them but I believe it's 4800 steps to the top) and observation balconies every 100m. At the top there's a large observation platform from which the impressive view (mostly clouds) can be taken in. Free parachutes are available for those who prefer not to walk back down. The observation platform originally rotated but there wasn't a lot of point as avatars didn't seem to rotate with it. And there's a couple of blimps..but I havn't figured out how to work them yet..so basically at the mo' they're eye candy.
So if you like a challenge..or want to be able to say you've stood aloft the Worlds tallest building..or just plain bored and want to throw yourself of the top (with or without the parachute depending on your current state of boredom) do drop in on Laurentia Island. I should say you might want to allow 30 minutes for the climb, it really is quite a long way to the top and a good sturdy pair of walking boots might be advised.
Unfortunately due to the Island prim budget being severely depleted this building's only going to be there for the next couple of weeks..then I start on my next project..the World's tallest 'Physical' building.
Enjoy..Perre..
PS..if anyone knows of a taller building in SL..believe me I really don't want to know!!
Crunch Underwood
Mr. Grown up, Go away sir
Join date: 25 Sep 2007
if your gonna turn it physical and un-link it i wanna be there!
So your final Nimbus Score is 8.15, a quite remarkable achievement for a biped. Congratulations Crunch, you should be very proud.
Yesss...I was thinking of demolishing this one in spectacular fashion...get back to y'all on that one
Alpha Channel Slave
When you demolish it, be sure and film it.
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It may crash the sim. I once collapsed a really tall tower and it was a bit too much math for the hardware.
I will come check out your tower. Sounds very cool.
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Milla Alexandre
Kool.....I wanna go see......you should have a big rasing party when ya bring it down!
Drifter Dreamscape
Join date: 30 Mar 2008
Doesn't show in Search at all. Tried Places and All - no Laurentia Island.
Zaphod Kotobide
zOMGWTFPME!
Not Laurentia Island
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Ollj Oh
Join date: 28 Aug 2007
your new limit is 4000 meters.
new huge prims make such projects much simpler.
hollow prim, 128m high, needs 33 of them for a hull.
I have had fun with a spiral staircase prim that is 128m high, sitting in a large ball and roll down a few of them.
foehn Breed
More random than random
I was there! Where were you ppls!?
It's a great build, hope you don't take it down too too soon, want to show some friends!
http://www.sluniverse.com/pics/pic.aspx?id=296667
You have no friends online at this time. "Excellent!"
Einstein "I never think of the future. It comes soon enough."
Infrared Wind
Gridologist
Join date: 7 Jan 2007
Well I like these sort of things, so I went to Laurentia and
quickly discovered it was a no-fly zone. So I ran up the spiral
staircase to the top. That took about 20 minutes. I wondered
why it was counter-clockwise going up. lol.
At the top I saw there were free parachutes available. Nice.
But I wanted to just fall. So I backed up to the edge and
stepped off with the camera rolling.
Here's the video, only the fall, not the walk up...it's a quickie. =)
http://blip.tv/file/1132754
- Infrared
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Nice landing Mr. Wind. I give it a 9.5.
Also, I'd pay admission to see that thing turn physical and fall.
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Kudos on your feat!
Got me thinking, though...it's easy to put a skybox up at the same altitude as your tower's balcony...or even higher...without ANY "supporting structure".
We praise tall buildings in RL because they are difficult...to engineer, to finance, and to build.
Why do we praise tall buildings in SL? None of that applies. We DO praise them, though...I just praised this one at the start of my post, and I meant it. But WHY? Is it just a holdover attitude from RL?
It's still My World and My Imagination! So there.
Nice descent Infrared, I was particularly impressed with the landing, I usually end up sprawled on the ground.
Perre..
Very good observation Lindal. I will have to say that climbing all those steps is something of an accomplishment.
From: Lindal Kidd
True I could have built the observation platform as a sky platform and sent it up to 1500m (or considerably higher) unsupported. However what I had in mind here was to create a building that stretched from the ground to the maximum height I could achieve (or at least as high as the prim budget allowed), and the platform was simply a logical termination to the tower at the top. When I started I assumed it would be a relatively easy project to achieve, simply create one section of column and copy on top, similarly the walls and units of stairs. When I got to 1500m though, I discovered the inner column was out of alignment with the walls by 2m, despite being perfectly aligned and perfectly central at the base. I had to walk back down maticulously adjusting every section of central column..that took a while. It does appear that there are minute imperfections present in the build process which add up to large imperfections on a build of this scale.
Why do we find tall buildings in SL impressive..dunno, as you say they are relatively easy to achieve. I just built this one because with the increase in maximum build height..it seemed the obvious thing to do (sort of like why do we climb mountain..because they're there, way of thinking).
My plans for an extreme 'physical' building will I suspect prove more of a challenge, particularly in light of such imperfections.
spinster Voom
I'm at the top, having a ciggie!
What would be really good up here is a couple of 1 prim seats so we can rest our poor legs. Also, what about a certificate? I've got one for climbing the Monument in London.
Nissa Rayna
I play with Prims
I'm only at 100 Meters now and thank goodness this is not RL, as i would be frantically looking for the darn refreshments!! I'm not the best at walking in SL as it is and these stairs make it nearly impossible but I am determined to make it to the top!! Awesome Build!
Sorry Drifter..just try Laurentia
I've discovered something mildly disturbing about all this. There I was standing on the lower blimp platform 'tweaking' my blimp tour (which I'm still working on), when this avi goes hurtling by just a few metres away. By the time I got to the edge and looked over they'd vanished into the clouds below.
So I thought I'd paint the edge of the upper platform directly above the blimp platforms - red. So when you jump don't do it from there, otherwise it might be a shorter trip than you think.
Glad to see everyones enjoying it..
From: spinster Voom
I've rustled up a few deck chairs..hmm the certificate may be a little more tricky..how do certificate dispensers work I wonder ?
Just reached the top, what an awesome build!! Truley remarkable!!
Question though, what exactly does 'physical' mean in terms of building?
From: Nissa Rayna
Objects can be of three types...phantom, "normal", and physical.
Phantom objects appear to be there, but you can walk through them. Most trees are of this sort, which is why you can fly through the treetops with ease.
Regular objects are solid. You can stand or sit on them, and you can't walk through the walls. However, they do not otherwise obey the laws of physics. This is how skyboxes stay up.
Physical objects DO obey the laws of physics. Rez a sphere, and check "physical" in the edit window. The ball will drop to the ground. If the ground isn't level, it will roll downhill. Put your mouse on a physical object (that you have the proper permissions for). The mouse cursor becomes a hand icon. You can drag or toss the object.
Right now, that tower is made up of "normal" objects. If Pierre unlinks the prims and turns them physical, gravity will take over. It should be spectacular...an SL version of the World Trade Center.
Lindal pretty much answered that one perfectly..
Also a physical built is a lot more difficult to achieve. Each block is supported by the block below and itself supports the block above. And every block is subject to the force of gravity. Get any block misaligned - even by the tiniest ammount - and the entire building is in danger of collapse. The higher the building goes the more difficult it gets. Each block has to be placed very carefully on top of the block below, you can't simply copy one onto the other (for the reason below).
If you examine two 'physical' blocks stacked one on top of the other you'll find they don't actually touch, there's a slight gap between the two - physical objects don't like touching one another. Which is why when you take an object made from linked 'touching' components, unlink them and check 'physical', all the individual prims push apart and you get this explosion of prims. So demolishing the building this way will as Lindal says be spectacular .
Generally physical objects are not used in buildings..but when they are..the results are pretty entertaining.
Also, what about a certificate?
Hey Spinster,
I was think the same thing, maybe a T-shirt that says "I climbed the Laurentia Tower".
I think you were climbing up as I was parachuting down. I pulled my chute as soon as I dropped off the upper platform. It took 10 minutes to reach ground level.
Thanks, Perre, nice job.
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Q: Making a "CLI-like" progress bar in HTML/JS So I'm working on a command line interface in the web. Currently, there is the start of a progress bar on the left of the CLI, and a few commands that work. I want to add more commands, but I felt that they needed to have a time delay feature to make it feel more authentic.
I want to make a function that, when called, will divide the (ms) used in the scenario by 12 (the number of dashes in the progress bar) and display an update every (ms).
The Progress bar looks something like this: [------------]
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function statsBar(ms){
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A: Ok. After a bit of trial and error, I found the most efficient way to finish Rocky Sims snippet. Rocky Sims' code created a really nice and efficient progress bar, however the size of the bar was inconsistent. This final product includes a progress bar with a consistent width to match with the width of the div. Thanks for all of your guys' help on this!
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A: You can use setTimeout to schedule updates to the progress bar all at once but have them happen over time.

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Thread: George F. Rohr & Co.
George Rohr, was a business man who was partner's with, Frank Huffman. The two opened a hardware store in Dayton Ohio, in 1880. In a year a half, the store closed, and their partnership had dissolved.
As to the maker of the blade.....who knows.!
who knows..!! Records show, that there were a lot of German immigrants living in Dayton, at that time.
Dayton was the hart of industry, in Ohio. And manufacturing took place from 1870-1880 of mostly pig iron. But Dayton was doomed, stricken by many floods, especially the great flood of 1913, when all was wiped out.
But also, Industries where looking at the great lakes, and the N.E., as a better location for manufacturing.
Its funny to think this, but in essence, Dayton made train track's, which were laid out for their own demise, as well.
At the time, all goods were brought by boat through the river and canal systems..... Until the train came along.
So do I consider it a rarity.?!
Let's look at it this way..
How many were produced for the hardware store.?
How many have survived, to now.?
The blade was sent to me by Tom,( Sharpton)under the condition that I could have it, if I could find some history on it. With a bit of guidance from Martin, I found all I could. Also was the help of some carved, bone scales from RezDog, that were a perfect match for the blade. Fills them completely, with the heal just out of finger range, while closed.
Cleaned by rag n hand, using 3M marine metal restorer/ polish.
Pinned with brass and lead wedge, domed brass collars, and pins.
I'd like to thank Tom, for sending this one back home, to its state of origin. And to Rez, for the new shoes, so it can stand tall, and proud, and shave again once more.
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A wonderful job and excellent Ohio tribute, Mike!
The scales carved by Shaun are exquisite. Truly a nice fit.
No accident, I expect. Seems that he anticipates your blade as he sends them.....Curious? Great history!
Well done and rare, I think. Happy to have helped!
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Brilliant! I am absolutely loving that razor, and some great work too.
To be honest, Shaun sent the scales before I received the blade. I've just been waiting for the right blade to come along.
As the saying goes...good things come, to those who wait.
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Extremely nice, Mike! A great looking blade in fantastic carved scales. Very nice work from you and RezDog on this collaboration - she's a beauty!
Great job on the restore! Thanks for the Dayton history also - living south of there I was only aware of the razor makers up north.
You did a great job Mike on the restoration and finding what info you could.


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By Karl Smith
California's landmark SB 827 died in the committee yesterday. The bill would have over-ridden local restrictions on the construction of high-density housing, near public transit. Even the measure's strongest supporters acknowledged that it would be an uphill battle and that early defeats are to be expected. From the Mercury News:
In a statement issued after the vote, Wiener said the outcome was not a surprise, given the scope of the proposal.
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