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What it takes to win the most coveted sprint in cycling
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All Tour de France roads lead to a final sprint down the Champs-Elysées in Paris
Riders will circle Paris' iconic Arc de Triomphe in the finale of the Tour de France. Andrew Archer illustration
Bonnie D. FordESPN Senior Writer
Senior Writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine
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The final stage of the Tour de France is often labelled ceremonial because the overall winner of the three-week race is determined the day before, but the annual battle on the famous avenue is the most prestigious showcase in the sport for fast-twitch sprinters. It's no cruise for the rest of the field, either. Stress levels are high, and the overall winner wants to stay out of trouble and cross the finish line upright.
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"It's sort of like a party. You just roll into town all easy, but then everybody gets all crazy, and they start racing again. It's like you have finished the race, but then there's another race, and if you win this race, it's one of the most historic wins you could have in your entire career," said Taylor Phinney, the Coloradan who rides for EF Education First-Drapac.
We asked Fred "Fast Freddie" Rodriguez, a retired sprint specialist, to break down the course, the tactics and the ambiance of the finale. Rodriguez, a four-time U.S. road champion who won races in his own right, served as a leadout man for some of the top sprinters in the sport during a 20-year pro career. In the 2000 Tour de France, riding for the Mapei team, Rodriguez executed a successful leadout for Italy's Stefano Zanini to win the Stage 21 finale on the Champs-Elysées. He says the skills that come into play there are almost impossible to capture on camera.
Teams with riders in the hunt for a stage win put fatigue aside in Paris and gear up for multiple circuits that take a slight uphill on the Champs-Elysées, circle the Arc de Triomphe, head down the other side of the avenue past a number of other landmarks, traverse a tunnel near the Louvre museum, skirt the obelisk on the Place de la Concorde and cross the finish line. They throttle up to full power in the last couple of laps to deliver their man to the finish line, jockeying for position on cobblestones that become treacherous when wet.
Distance: 116 km (72 miles)
Surface: Cobblestone, also known by the French term pavé, laid in an overlapping fan pattern.
"Sprints on pavé are not very common in the sport," Rodriguez said. "It's really hard to change your trajectory and speed once you're on it, so how you come onto it is how you end up. The bike's not gripping as well. You're bouncing all over the place. And there are so many corners. You're always fighting for position and making sure you or your teammates are with your sprinter. It's hit-and-miss to be in the right place at the right time the last couple corners."
Number of circuits: 8
Circuit length: 7 km (4.3 miles)
Finishing straightaway: 400 meters (0.25 miles)
Width of the course: 9 meters (30 feet)
"The width of the course makes it a pain for the sprinters because you always have people coming up," Rodriguez said. "There's continuous surging to stay at the front. If you're too far back on the U-turns, you're expending a lot of energy having to reaccelerate while the front is riding at a smoother pace. So even though it seems wasteful to ride toward the front, it's actually a smoother ride than at the middle or the back, where you're getting a slingshot effect."
The train
Going into the last two circuits, teams that want to launch sprinters begin to form "trains,'' falling into single file and taking turns pulling at the front while keeping the sprinter protected from wind and jostling. Because it's the end of a grueling, three-week race, many teams don't have full trains, so they vary in number. But there's always one man whose job is to "lead out" the sprinter, pacing him to the spot he wants to be in the bunch or even putting him in position to hitch onto another team's train and then peeling off.
The team organizes its train, trying to stay parallel with other teams near the front.
Riders rotate, taking pulls of varying distances, depending on their form that day.
One or two riders make the last big push to get the sprinter into ideal position, generally on a top rival's wheel.
The leadout man peels off and gets out of the way, leaving the sprinter to surge in the last 200 to 400 meters.
"You come out of the tunnel, go uphill, make that left turn and fight to be in the spot you want to be," Rodriguez said. "The worst thing is you come out of tunnel and the leadout train dies, and you're stuck and get swarmed from 15 guys back. At the right turn, you give it your last little effort and get out of the way so the sprinter can follow (another) train. It's a beautiful art. The bummer is it's so hard to show the fans how much is going on. The aerial shots do, but there's not enough of it to get the full gist of what's going on with the leadouts. You'd have to replay it over and over again to show the intricate details of who got stuck at the wrong time.''
The bike throw
When riders contesting a sprint anticipate that there will be a photo finish, they will often do a "bike throw,'' driving the handlebars forward so that their front wheel leaps out just enough to gain a slight advantage.
"It's an intuitive learning thing you do, like a kid dribbling a ball," Rodriguez said. "You're leaning far forward over your bike, over the top of your bars. There's a split second you can make up about half a wheel. You're throwing your bike with the last little bit of stretch, and before the bike gets away from you, you grab it. You're so in the moment, and sometimes you don't fire at the right time. Time it perfectly to the line, and it can be the difference between winning and losing. I've seen riders do it so passionately and so hard that they lose control of the bike."
The green jersey
While the Tour's green jersey is often thought of as the sprinter's jersey, it goes to the winner of a race-within-the-race for points gained in intermediate sprints and stage wins. It is sometimes won by a pure sprinter but more often by riders who can handle hilly terrain and seize opportunities in some non-sprint stages.
Slovakia's Peter Sagan clinched his record-tying sixth green jersey in Stage 16 of this year's Tour. Two days before, in Stage 15, he became the first rider to hit career triple digits in the number of days wearing a specialty jersey. He has never won the sprint on the Champs-Elysées, and with several specialists out of the race, don't be surprised to see him go for it.
Most Green Jersey Victories
Erik Zabel Germany 6
Peter Sagan Slovakia 6
Sean Kelly Ireland 4
Green Jersey Victories By Country
Jens Voigt of Germany, who spent 17 years in the pro peloton and was known for his penchant for breakaways, calls Sagan "the Beethoven of cycling, the Einstein of cycling."
"The green jersey is not for the best sprinter. It is for the hardest working sprinter, a sprinter who gets points at any possible occasion. And that is simply Peter in this decade," Voigt said. "There is no way around him. He can be with the best on a totally flat and fast stage where pure speed is needed, and he can also win on short, uphill finishes and even in the medium-range mountains. Another strength is his flexibility. If he gets the perfect leadout train, he is happy and wins. If his leadout is messed up, he simply shrugs his shoulders and follows the next-best sprinter and wins. It must be very frustrating to race against him, being shown that you probably never will reach his level."
1,417 watts: Sagan's peak power during an 18-second sprint at the 2017 Tour de Suisse, which could have powered a television for more than 20 hours.
Additional reporting by Dan Hajducky. Illustrations by Andrew Archer.


Talk about conflicted: What is a free-market disciple to think about the prospect of wind farms?
That's the discussion I had with Craig Ladwig, editor of Indiana Policy Review, and a decided fence sitter when it comes to wind farms.
For those unfamiliar with IPR, they're a conservative bunch, but with a decidedly libertarian bent. They don't much care for economic development incentives, like tax abatements, but they don't like the state income tax either.
Ladwig references Enlightenment-era thinkers like Locke frequently. The idea that property rights are the basis of English Common Law, and therefore of Western capitalism as we practice it in the United States, is a common thread.
The IPR crew – Ladwig and his cohorts Eric Shansberg, Cecil Bohanon and Andrea Neal – elevate property rights to somewhat of a sacred status, and view any attempt by government to lay hands on said property with deep suspicion.
There is the concern that government subsidy is never as nimble as free-market forces, that any economic incentive for building wind farms lies in the extra money kicked in by taxpayers.
If we're going to incentivize something, Ladwig asks, shouldn't we be looking at solar energy?
"I understand we're making some real progress on solar cells, to the point where we're able to build houses that are energy self-sufficient. Why don't we shift over to that?" he said.
The farmers who stand to benefit from leases, Ladwig points out, may be the only people involved in a wind farm transaction who are "behaving economically," which is to say, bartering something of value (leased land rights) for profit.
The wind farm operators, who receive government subsidies from local and federal programs, aren't observing marketplace principles.
But wind opponents, who oftentimes fail to take into account economic considerations, such as the value to a community in being perceived as open to new capital investment, are also guilty.
Ladwig said he's pointed some wind farm opponents toward the ideas of free-market economists.
The Kokomo Redevelopment Commission last week acquired another property near downtown, a three-story, red brick building in the 300 block of South Union Street, sitting just across the alley from the Kokomo Auto Supply building, just south of the Wildcat Creek.
At the same meeting, the RDC formally donated the city's parking lot next to the City Hall gazebo to the city's Community Development Corp., which is in turn expected to give that property to developer Jeff Broughton.
Broughton plans to build apartments across from City Hall. The city hasn't said what the plan is for the red brick building on South Union, which was formerly owned by Lee Moore. Last November, the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance purchased the building for $55,000. Tuesday, GKEDA donated the building; the RDC paid nothing for it.


If you really want a little chill with your Netflix, the service just added a bunch of "slow TV" shows, things like long train rides through the countryside, relaxing views of canal rides, crackling fireplaces, quiet video of people knitting, and so on. They're all things you can put on in the background while you work, focus, or just relax.
If you're noticing a Scandinavian thrust to some of these, it's intentional—a lot of these programs really caught on in Norway, so that's where Netflix is getting them from. Some of them aren't exactly the same end-to-end shows that were originally aired, if you're familiar with them, but they're enough to help you relax a little after a long day. Hit the link below to read a bit more about them.


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Q: Get cursor writing positions Is it possible to get the positions of cursor of writing (absolute x,y pixels positions of the last character) inside the input textarea
Note: its not just count number of characters, but I have to deal with new lines, for example, if the user type the Enter key (I have to detect the new position in pixels of the last character
I want this because i need to display a popup with suggestions while users type texts
if you have an example in reactjs or in classic javascript (not jquery) please share with your code
i hope that my question was clear.
Thank you in advance

A: Finally i found a solution:
here the code for reactjs
var text = this.refs.areatext,
coords = {};
  var carPos = text.selectionEnd,
    div = document.createElement("div"),
    span = document.createElement("span"),
    copyStyle = getComputedStyle(text);

  [].forEach.call(copyStyle, function(prop){
    div.style[prop] = copyStyle[prop];
  });
  div.style.position = "absolute";
  document.body.appendChild(div);
  div.textContent = text.value.substr(0, carPos);
  span.textContent = text.value.substr(carPos) || ".";
  div.appendChild(span);
  coords = {
    "TOP": span.offsetTop,
    "LEFT": span.offsetLeft
  };

document.body.removeChild(div);

this.setState({x:coords.LEFT,y:coords.TOP})

for javascript
(function() {
  var text = document.querySelector('textarea'),
    indicator = document.querySelector('.indicator'),
    getCoord = function(e) {
      var carPos = text.selectionEnd,
        div = document.createElement('div'),
        span = document.createElement('span'),
        copyStyle = getComputedStyle(text),
        coords = {};
      [].forEach.call(copyStyle, function(prop){
        div.style[prop] = copyStyle[prop];
      });
      div.style.position = 'absolute';
      document.body.appendChild(div);
      div.textContent = text.value.substr(0, carPos);
      span.textContent = text.value.substr(carPos) || '.';
      div.appendChild(span);
      coords = {
        'TOP': span.offsetTop,
        'LEFT': span.offsetLeft
      };
      console.log(coords);
      indicator.style.left = coords.LEFT + 'px';
      indicator.style.top = coords.TOP + 'px';
      document.body.removeChild(div);
    };
  text.addEventListener('input', getCoord);
}());

A: Please check this code, i have made cursor detection in javascript, hope will help you.

window.onload = init;
function init() {
    if (window.Event) {
        document.captureEvents(Event.MOUSEMOVE);
    }
    document.onmousemove = getCursorXY;
}

function getCursorXY(e) {
    document.getElementById('cursorX').value = (window.Event) ? e.pageX : event.clientX + (document.documentElement.scrollLeft ? document.documentElement.scrollLeft : document.body.scrollLeft);
    document.getElementById('cursorY').value = (window.Event) ? e.pageY : event.clientY + (document.documentElement.scrollTop ? document.documentElement.scrollTop : document.body.scrollTop);
}

        <input type="text" id="cursorX" size="3"> X-position of the mouse cursor

        <input type="text" id="cursorY" size="3"> Y-position of the mouse cursor

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Luxury Home Tour
Designed & Made was proud to have one of its projects recently featured front and center in the Minneapolis Star Tribune's article, "What's trending in the Kitchen?".
Designed & Made was proud to be a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Luxury Home Tour. The home located at 700 Osceola offers custom cabintery, a custom entertainment center, butler's pantry, master bathroom vanity and bar.
The Old World feel of the cobblestone street out front matches this Tudor-style home, reminiscent of a charming fairytale cottage.
Located in St. Paul's historic Crocus Hills neighborhood, the home fits in with the character of other homes on the street, designated a national historic district. There's a strong sense of community here, and builder Detail Design + Build and designer Charlie Simmons of Charlie and Co. were sensitive to neighborhood concerns about history and aesthetics.
Historic details can be seen in the steeply pitched cross gable, stucco exterior, archway to the front door, and stacked brick wall landscaping, and inside, in the coffered ceiling, butler's pantry, hooded hearth, hand-painted tiles, built-in cabinetry, and back covered porch, complete with hanging lanterns.
The 5,000-square-foot home has contemporary details, too, with art niches, a powder room with an art glass feature wall, a private balcony with southern exposure off the master suite, a four-story stair tower with cascading light fixtures adding drama and natural light, bedrooms connected with a Jack-and- Jill bath, a beautiful master suite, and a separate driveway path to the mudroom entrance. There are a few tech surprises in the home as well, with technology hidden in unexpected places—like the cabinet doors that open and close automatically with a soft push.
A lot of time was spent perfecting details and paying attention to craftsmanship for the perfect balance of form and function. The end result? A home that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but incredibly versatile— features that will never go out of style.
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Looking west on El Camino Blvd. in Santa Clara in the afternoon.
At the intersection of Scott and Space Park. What kind of image does the street name "Space Park" bring for you?
Yes, there are smoke-stack industries in Silicon Valley. This plant is in Santa Clara, though you see water vapor in this picture.
The trees in front of the store are in full bloom. Probably ornamental cherries.
The palm trees in this picture are well established trees. In the past several years, the palm tree population in San Jose/Silicon Valley has increased dramatically.
Sculpture of female and male iron figures building a building in San Jose (near Winchester and 280).
The face of the female figure as she pulls cables.
Face of the male figure as he lifts.


Monday moments | Tweak your week!
Preparing for yet another assignment, thinking about Christmas, decorating the house, planning worship, working through the family budget and oh yes, the kitchen are all part of my normal Monday activities.
This time of year can be so much more stressful than most of us would like. Changes in attitudes, focus, and personal energy can add to either the stress or the joy of the season.
I'm not new to change. In any given day or moment life's little bumps in the road can see me either kicking it into gear or crawling back under the covers for warmth and comfort.
Being able to navigate through the trenches is just as important as driving along a clear highway.
My own road has changed yet again. How I respond to those changes is a clear indication to me as to the importance of those changes.
Sometimes we can't choose when or if.
Sometimes we can no longer closer our eyes and wait for an unethical situation to change.
Sometimes we have to take the wheel and just gun it.
In church yesterday we sang about joy. We heard about joy and we were encouraged to find joy even in the darkest of moments.
Where will you find joy today?
No, this is not a picture of anyone related to me but made me smile when I saw it. Such joy in innocence!
Love and agree with everything you wrote. You are such a good writer!


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NPF Announces Schedule Change For Regular Season Carolina Diamonds and USSSA Pride Series
USSSA Pride > USSSA Pride > NPF Announces Schedule Change For Regular Season Carolina Diamonds and USSSA Pride Series
The NPF has announced a schedule change for the month of June. The June 23 double header featuring the USSSA Florida Pride and the Carolina Diamonds was originally scheduled to be played at Knights Stadium in Ft. Mill, SC. The location of the double header has been changed and will now be played at the NTC Softball Complex in Clermont, FL. The double header is part of a day of celebration recognizing the 40th anniversary of Title IX and both games will air on ESPN3 live at 1:00 and 4:00 pm EST.
"The Pride and the Diamonds are playing each other in Florida on Thursday, June 21 which would have forced a quick turnaround in travel for both organizations. With the Title IX celebration on the 23rd, we wanted to be sure the players were adequately prepared for a full day of competition and ancillary activities and it became clear that the best way to do that was to eliminate some of the travel. We regret the inconvenience this may cause to fans of the Carolina Diamonds, but we are looking forward to hosting this exciting day at the National Training Center in Clermont," commented NPF Commissioner, Cheri Kempf.
There is a $5.00 General Admission fee for the double header . Tickets can only be purchased at the venue.
The NPF regular season kicked off last weekend and will continue through August 19. The 2012 NPF Championship Series will be hosted August 23-26 at the Ballpark at Rosemont in Rosemont, IL.
About USSSA Florida Pride:
The USSSA Florida Pride is a professional franchise in the National Pro Fastpitch League that is owned and operated by USSSA. The amateur organization of USSSA has multi-sport coverage and encompasses teams and players from the United States and abroad.
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Alojzy Bordino (wł. Luigi Bordino) (ur. 12 sierpnia 1922 w Castellinaldo w prowincji Cuneo we Włoszech, zm. 25 sierpnia 1977 w Turynie) – włoski pielęgniarz, członek Braci św. Józefa Benedykta Cottolengo, błogosławiony Kościoła katolickiego

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Andrea Bordino urodził się 12 sierpnia 1922 roku. Ukończył szkołę podstawową. Podczas II wojny światowej, w styczniu 1942 roku, został wcielony do 4 Pułku Artylerii Górskiej (zgrupowanie Pinerolo Dywizji Cunnense) w Albanii. Wysłany wraz z bratem na front wschodni trafił do niewoli pod Wałujkami. Przeszedł obozy gułagu na Syberii i w Uzbekistanie. Wrócił do Włoch w październiku 1945 roku.

23 lipca 1946 roku wstąpił do Małego Domu Opatrzności Bożej, znanego także pod nazwą Kottolengo w Turynie i rok później, 23 lipca 1947, rozpoczął nowicjat. W roku 1948 przyjął imię Alojzy (Luigi). W latach 1950–1951 uczęszczał na kurs pielęgniarstwa i uzyskał specjalizację w chirurgii ortopedycznej. W czerwcu 1975 zdiagnozowano u niego białaczkę szpikową. Zmarł 25 sierpnia 1977 roku w wieku 55 lat.

21 stycznia 1991 roku został otwarty jego proces beatyfikacyjny na szczeblu diecezjalnym, który zakończył się 17 listopada 1993 i został zatwierdzony 20 kwietnia 1994 roku. 12 kwietnia 2003 roku papież Jan Paweł II ogłosił go czcigodnym. W roku 2014 Kongregacja Spraw Kanonizacyjnych promulgowała dekret uznający cud przypisywany jego wstawiennictwu. Jego beatyfikacja odbyła się 2 maja 2015 roku. Tego dnia, prefekt Kongregacji Spraw Kanonizacyjnych, kardynał Angelo Amato, w imieniu papieża Franciszka, ogłosił go błogosławionym.

4 maja 2008 roku orkiestra Turyńskiej Brygady Górskiej zorganizowała w salonie "Piccola Casa" koncert na jego cześć.

Bibliografia
 Agasso Domenico, Fratel Luigi Bordino, Effatá Editrice, Cantalupa 2010.
 Carena Domenico, Fratel Luigi la Roccia, Edizioni san Paolo, Cinisello Balsamo 2003.
 Salcito Michele, L' infermiere dei poveri, Effatá editrice, Cantalupa 2007.

 Carena Michele, Dalla Siberia al Cottolengo, Elledici, Leumann 1984.
 Cavicchioli Carlo, Il santo che venne dal freddo, Edizioni Paoline, Milano 1992.

Zobacz też
 beatyfikowani i kanonizowani przez Franciszka
 kult świętych
 wstawiennictwo świętych

Przypisy

Alojzy Bordino
Urodzeni w 1922
Zmarli w 1977
Alojzy Bordino

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Monitorização da fertilidade é a prática de se observar os sinais da fertilidade da mulher para determinar as fases férteis e inférteis do ciclo menstrual. É um tipo de método contraceptivo, mas pode ser utilizada também para se facilitar a obtenção da gravidez, fazendo-se uso adequado das fases férteis. A monitorização da fertilidade é sempre usada para identificar a fase ou período fértil da mulher, seja para obter a gravidez, seja para evitá-la ou ainda uma maneira monitorar a saúde ginecológica.

Por isto há quem considere esta monitorização como não sendo propriamente um "método contraceptivo" já que pode igualmente ser utilizada para facilitar a obtenção da gravidez principalmente por casais que têm problemas para engravidar. Neste último caso seria um método conceptivo ou método concepcional, no sentido afirmativo da expressão. O método contraceptivo propriamente seria a abstinência sexual períodica que se faria valendo-se da monitorização.

É o que se pode chamar de Planejamento natural da família a monitorização dos períodos férteis e inférteis da mulher para se decidir quando engravidar ou não.

Características
Métodos estatísticos ou baseados no calendário, tais como o Método Rítmico, são menos preciso do que os métodos baseados nos sintomas.
A Organização Mundial da Saúde classifica métodos baseados nos sintoma e os baseados no calendário como de "consciência da fertilidade", embora alguns professores que ensinam os baseados nos sintomas não consideram os métodos baseados no calendário possa ser consciência da fertilidade. O método do ritmo confia unicamente em contar os dias e em aplicar uma fórmula matemática a fim estimar o início do período fértil de uma mulher. Por causa de sua exatidão mais baixa, muitos professores de monitorização da fertilidade consideram o ritmo de calendário estar obsoleto no mínimo a 20 anos

A maioria das mulheres que estão amamentando tem um período de infertilidade após o nascimento de sua criança. O método de amenorréia lactacional não é um método monitorização da fertilidade, mas devido a também não envolvem dispositivos ou produtos químicos, são frequentemente apresentados ao lado dos métodos monitorização como um método do controle de natalidade natural.

Os métodos naturais de planejamento familiar podem ser utilizados por qualquer pessoa que o deseje, não há necessidade da introducção objetos ou produtos estranhos no organismo. Neste caso o planejamento familiar não é uma responsabilidade exclusiva da mulher mas é compartilhado com o homem.

Os métodos naturais podem ser utilizados em qualquer momento, desde a menarca (primeira menstruação) até a menopausa, por serem aplicáveis a todas as fases da vida reprodutiva da mulher, esteja amamentado seu filho, se está no período de pré-menopausa ou em qualquer outra situação. Mas é necessária especial atenção com os ciclos irregulares.

Monitorização da fertilidade pode ser usado com todo o método não hormonal de controle de natalidade de modo que a atividade sexual possa continuar durante o período fértil. Para muitas mulheres, os período de fertilidade elevada coincidem com a época do líbido mais elevado, que pode causar a frustração se a abstinência sexual for usado.

Eficácia da consciência da fertilidade no controle de natalidade
As taxas controle de natalidade são mais elevadas para as pessoas que usam o monitorização da fertilidade são encontradas nos casais que receberam instrução de um professor experiente. Quando usados corretamente e consistentemente, estudos mostraram alguns medodos de monitorização da fertilidade apresentam 99 % eficazes, o mesmo que contraceptivos orais.

Para todos os métodos da consciência da fertilidade, a eficácia real pode ser significativamente mais baixa do que a eficácia do método - alguns estudos encontraram taxas de falhas reais de 25 % por ano ou mais. As taxas de falhas reais tem grandes variações dependendo da população que estão sendo estudados e do método ensinando - pelo menos um estudo encontrou uma taxa de falhas real de menos de 1 % por ano, e diversos estudos encontraram taxas de falhas reais de 2 % a 3 % por o ano.
Razões para a eficácia real ser mais baixa pode ser devido a erros por parte dos instrutores ou dos usuários, mas também à desobediência consciente do usuário, com a realização do ato sexual durante o período fértil.

Conseguindo a gravidez
Um estudo mostrou que os atos sexuais aleatórios conseguem uma taxa de gravidez de 24 % por ciclo. Esse estudo encontrou, em atos sexuais programados baseados no método de temperatura basal, uma elevação das taxas da gravidez entre 31 % a 68 %.

Vantagens
Vantagens dos métodos naturais de planejamento familiar e de controle de natalidade:
 Ao seguir as leis biológicas da reprodução respeitam a vida no seu início e em todas as etapas de seu desenvolvimento, promovendo uma atitude positiva com relação à criança.
 Consideram a fecundidade como uma riqueza que pode e deve ser utilizada em momento oportuno.
 São fáceis de aprender.
 Aumentam o auto-conhecimento e a capacidade de auto-controle.
 Não fazem com que a mulher fique na dependência de fármacos, dispositivos, medicamentos ou cirurgia.
 Não têm efeitos colaterais, uma vez que não alteram os processos naturais do organismo.
 Constituem um valioso guia para o bem estar ginecológico, pois alertam para problemas ou irregularidades do ciclo.
 São aplicáveis em todas as condições e circunstâncias socioculturais, inclusive em mulheres cegas ou analfabetas.
 Ajudam o homem e a mulher a assumir, conjuntamente, a responsabilidade da fertilidade fortalecendo o amor conjugal.

Os métodos naturais de planejamento familiar consistem, simplesmente, no fato do casal saber fazer um auto-diagnóstico para saber em que momentos é fértil ou infértil, para adequar suas relações conjugais a um ou outro momento, segundo desejam conseguir ou adiar uma gravidez e, portanto, são métodos de auto-conhecimento para que o casal faça uso de sua paternidade responsável.

Devido ao desenvolvimento da ciência e da técnica, hoje são conhecidos vários métodos que permitem o auto-conhecimento da fertilidade feminina, pois, enquanto o homem são é fértil em qualquer momento de sua vida adulta, a fertilidade da mulher é cíclica.

A mulher só é fértil durante aproximadamente 10 horas no mês, que é o tempo de vida do óvulo depois de sua saída do ovário, o que ocorre apenas uma vez por mês.

Métodos naturais sem equipamentos
Há três sinais anteriores a fertilidade que podem ser usados na Monitorização:

 Temperatura basal.
 Secreção vaginal (os sistemas que confiam exclusivamente no secreção vaginal incluem o método de aviso da ovulação, o modelo de Creighton, e o método dos dois dias)
 Posição colo do útero (nenhum estudo foi conduzido em mulheres que seja exclusivamente sobre observações do colo do útero, embora um tal método seja sugerido)
Método Sintotérmico é a combinação da observação da Temperatura basal, do Secreção vaginal, e às vezes da posição colo do útero.

Método Rítmico

O método natural mais antigo que se conhece é o Ogino-Knauss também chamado de Método de Ogino-Knauss ou Calendário ou Tabelinha, que permite obter, mediante cálculos matemáticos, os dias de fertilidade do casal, levando em conta que a mulher ovula apenas uma vez ao mês, nos 14 dias antes da próxima menstruação e que o óvulo vive aproximadamente 10 horas após a ovulação e o espermatozóide 72 horas depois da ejaculação, no muco fértil.

Quando os ciclos são regulares (*) o método é útil, porém, dadas as frequentes irregularidades, o método tem muitas falhas que geralmente se produzem porque o tempo entre a menstruação anterior e a ovulação depende da hipófise e ela por sua vez do hipotálamo e este do córtex cerebral; de maneira que qualquer stress poderá fazer com que a ovulação se atrase ou adiante. O mesmo não acontece com a segunda fase do ciclo que, quase sempre, é regular para toda mulher e que dura aproximadamente duas semanas, entre a ovulação e a menstruação seguinte.

Os cálculos são feitos tomando-se em conta os 12 ciclos anteriores. Do ciclo mais curto subtrai-se 19 dias e do ciclo mais longo 11 dias. C=19 e L=11. Por exemplo, suponhamos que a duração dos ciclos nos 12 meses anteriores foram de: 28, 27, 31, 32, 28, 30, 29, 32, 30, 28, 32 e 28 dias. O mais curto é de 27 dias e o mais longo de 32. Nesse caso teremos 27-19 = 8 e 32-11 = 21, de forma que por este método o casal seria fértil do dia 8 ao dia 21.

No caso de adiar uma gravidez o casal pode ter relações desde o primeiro dia da menstruação até o 8.º dia e a partir daí deve guardar abstinência até o 21.º dia a partir do qual pode reiniciar as relações. Este método tem um índice de segurança de apenas 64 %.

Método da Temperatura Basal
O método da temperatura basal tem como fundamento o aumento da temperatura que a progesterona provoca na mulher. Esse hormônio começa a circular na segunda fase do ciclo menstrual ou seja, uma vez que o folículo se tenha convertido no corpo lúteo, depois que se dá ovulação. Quando a temperatura da mulher sobe é sinal de que ovulou.

Normalmente a temperatura sobe entre 0,2 °C e 0,5 °C (0,5 °F e 1 °F). Para registrar esse aumento de temperatura há que tomar, diariamente, a temperatura basal com o mesmo termômetro, nas mesmas condições e às mesmas horas, após duas horas de repouso, no mínimo.

Para adiar uma gravidez pelo Método da Temperatura Basal, deve-se guardar abstinência sexual desde a menstruação até três dias após o aumento da temperatura (0,2 °C ou 0,5 °F) além dos seis dias anteriores. É a conhecida regra de 3/6. Este método tem uma segurança de 99 % mas exige uma abstinência muito prolongada.

Método aviso da ovulação

O Método aviso da ovulação é um sistema natural e gratuito de regulação da fertilidade baseado no reconhecimento, por parte da própria mulher, das fases férteis ou inférteis de seu ciclo menstrual, reconhecidas pela observação diária da Secreção vaginal sentida na vulva (parte externa vagina).

Este muco apresenta variações durante o ciclo feminino, durante o período infértil ele se apresenta mais espesso e coeso podendo ser observado quando manuseado a formação de um fio entre os dedos, com a aproximação da ovulação e com isso a entrada no período fértil, as glândulas do colo uterino produzem mucos cada vez mais aquoso e fluido, que quando manuseado não será observado a formação de um fio. É durante a ovulação que cumina o período de maior fluidez do muco. A fluidez do muco pode ter variações para cada mulher de acordo com fatores como quantidade de água que a pessoa costuma beber ou a própria fisiologia particular a cada uma.

Está variação da densidade apresenta uma importância para a defesa do canal vaginal, o muco mais denso constitui uma barreira física a entrada de organismos patogênicos, contudo também é uma barreira para a entrada do espermatozóide, por isso a diminuição da densidade do muco durante o período fértil para facilitar a penetração dos espermatozóides.

Este método consiste em anotar diariamente em um gráfico as mudanças que observa na secreção vaginal. Com este método a mulher deve passar um papel higiênico na abertura da vagina antes e depois de realizar suas necessidades e observar se aparece ou não o muco, bem como suas características. É um método seguro mas deve ser ensinado por pessoal qualificado pelo menos durante três ciclos.

Método da auto-apalpação do colo do útero

O Método da Auto-apalpação Cervical é baseado nas mudanças das características do colo uterino, conforme o momento do ciclo menstrual pelas influências hormonais. Quando a mulher é fértil o colo está alto, macio e com o orifício central entreaberto, enquanto que na fase infértil o colo está baixo, encontrando-se muito facilmente quando se introduz os dedos na vagina, e está duro com o orifício externo fechado.

Método Sintotérmico
O Método Sintotérmico não é um método como tal, mas uma combinação de vários métodos uma vez que combina o cálculo pré-ovular de Ogino, as alterações do muco cervical do Método Billings, o registro da Temperatura Basal, a autopalpação do colo e cólica intermenstrual da ovulação. Pode-se utilizar a combinação de todos estes métodos ou apenas alguns deles. Quando se deseja adiar um gravidez usa-se para começar a abstinência no primeiro dos sinais ou cálculos da fertilidade que apareça e termina-se a abstinência no último dia do último método.

Métodos naturais com equipamentos
Existem outros métodos que também são naturais, uma vez que se baseiam na determinação dos momentos férteis ou inférteis para que o casal utilize sua paternidade de maneira responsável. Para a determinação dos momentos férteis ou inférteis utilizam acessórios.

Exame salivar com microscópio de bolso
A estrutura microscópica da saliva e do muco cervical variam se a mulher está no dia fértil ou não. Observando-se a saliva ou o muco cervical através desses aparelhos, com um simples treinamento, os casais podem determinar se a mulher está fértil ou não. Existem diferentes marcas desses aparelhos, as mais conhecidas são o Ovulator e o PG-53.

Método Monoclonal
Os Métodos Monoclonais são muito simples em sua utilização. Consistem em fazer um exame de urina buscando a presença do hormônio luteizante que, apesar de estar sempre presente, tem um aumento brusco nas 24 horas a 36 horas antes da ovulação. Tem por fundamento o Teste de Elisa baseado em anticorpos monoclonais, que utiliza uma técnica de tiras reativas impregnadas.

Quando o hormônio luteizante está baixo a tira se mantém branca ao colocar-se em contato com a urina, mas quando o luteizante está alto, o que ocorre quando a mulher está fértil, a tira fica azul, daí levar o nome de Bluetest. Existem outros similares porém com produtos em gotas no lugar de tiras impregnadas.

Termômetro eletrônico
O termômetro eletrônico é um pequeno aparelho computadorizado que indica os dias férteis da mulher utilizando-se de dados da temperatura basal e do muco cervical. Os mais conhecidos deles são o L-Sophia e o Bioself

Monitor eletrônico de hormônios
Os analisadores eletrônicos de hormônios verificam os níveis dos hormônios que são alterados periodicamente durante o ciclo de fertilidade da mulher acumulando a informação numa base de dados, isto os possibilita fazer um prognóstico com alto grau de precisão da aproximação do período fértil da mulher. Os mais difundidos são o PERSONA  e o CLEARPLAN

Importância da Monitorização da Fertilidade por meios naturais
A Declaração Final da Reunião Mundial de Especialistas em Métodos Naturais de Planejamento Familiar reafirma a importância de tais métodos quando diz o seguinte:

"Durante os últimos sessenta anos, o estudo dos sintomas que acompanham o ciclo da fertilidade da mulher modificou sensivelmente o espaçamento dos nascimentos. Indo além do métodos do calendário do ritmo, os métodos modernos constituem procedimentos seguros e precisos para conseguir a gravidez ou adiá-la. Os métodos naturais se apoiam em uma sólida base científica.

A saúde das mães e de seus filhos melhora com o espaçamento natural dos nascimentos, e não causa dano algum, nem para a mãe, nem para a criança. Os métodos naturais não fazem nenhum mal à saúde dos cônjuges, não têm efeitos colaterais e nem contraindicações de natureza fármaco-fisiológica. A liberdade e os direitos da mulher e do marido são respeitados com o uso desses métodos, que são centralizados na mulher e na integridade de seu corpo.

Os métodos naturais desenvolvem uma relação inter-pessoal mais profunda entre os esposos, baseada na comunicação, nas decisões compartilhadas e no respeito recíproco. Fortalecem o casal e, portanto, a vida familiar."

Ligações externas
 Calendário da Mulher - Baseado no Método Rítmico, calcula os dias férteis e a probabilidade ter menina ou menino

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The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Friday said the planned visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Ebonyi State would be instrumental to the unconditional release of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu from DSS custody. The Apex Igbo socio-cultural group in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and made available to journalists in Abakaliki, warned youths from the South East zone to stop any action that will truncate the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Ebonyi State. The group stated that those opposing the planned visit of President Buhari to Ebonyi State are incapable and incompetent of carrying out such rogue operations, adding that if they fail, it will lead to their own extinction and disastro...
We Didn't Warn Workers There Will Be Delay In Payment Of December Salary – FG To Civil Servants
The federal government has said it didn't release any circular warning civil servants December salary will be delayed. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) debunked an earlier report that circulated yesterday. Read full statement below: OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION DISCLAIMER RE: PREPARE FOR DELAY IN DECEMBER SALARY The attention of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has been drawn to a circular purportedly issued by the office advising civil servants to exercise caution in spending their November salary because of possible delay in the payment of their December salary. The fake news has unfortunately been published in some newspapers and some social media platforms without veri...
Insecurity: Military accused of being responsible for insurgency, criminalities
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, and non-governmental organizations, NGOs, have accused the military of being responsible for insurgency and criminality in the country. The CSOs and NGOs said internal wrangling within the military was responsible for the country's persistent insurgency and other violent crimes despite the Federal Government's huge support to security agencies. They noted that unless urgent steps are taken to resolve internal wranglings in the military architecture and strengthen the Defence Intelligence Agency, the challenge of insecurity may regrettably persist. In a statement, jointly signed by Aliyu Bello of Peace and Conflict Resolution Initiative and Ambassador Jude Uchenna of Alliance for Justice and Peace, they warned that the vow made by P...
Insecurity: Niger Gov decries killing of worshippers in Mashegu
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has condemned the attack and subsequent killing of worshippers at a Mosque in Ba'ari community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The Governor condemned the incident in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel-Berje, in Minna, the state capital. He decried how some groups of individuals have no regard for places of worship as they now attack and kill their unsuspecting victims while praying. While condoling with the family members of those that were killed, he reaffirmed his commitment and unrelenting efforts to curtail the nefarious activities of armed bandits in some parts of the state. According to the statement, "it is unfortunate that some people no longer respect the sanctity of life and pla...
Killing of travellers: Nigerians being killed like chickens – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 19 Northern states and Abuja has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of innocent travellers by bandits in Sokoto State and attacks on citizens of Nigeria by bandits. The association lamented that the activities of bandits have further showed that human life was cheaper than that of chickens today in Nigeria. A statement personally issued by the Vice Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab called on the Federal Government and Governors in the north, especially north west region, to take proactive measures to stop the evil permanently. CAN asked, "How can people be productive when they are living in fear both at home and anywhere they go?" The statement observed that security of lives and properties was a serious government busines...
Buhari reacts as bandits roast over 40 travellers in Sokoto
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the recent killing of over 40 passengers in Sokoto State by armed men suspected to be bandits. This was disclosed in a statement by Buhari's spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that passengers who were travelling from Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state to Sokoto Town were ambushed by the armed men who set fire on their vehicle and burnt them alive. "I am very distressed at the manner of death visited on these hapless citizens who were undertaking a legitimate journey to another part of the country," Buhari said. "It shows that the evil this administration is confronting is one that requires the support and involvement of all Nigerians. "I extend deep condolences to the families of the vic...
2023: Appointees Nursing Political Ambition Should Resign, Says Gov Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered all serving political appointees in the state who want to run for office in 2023 to resign on or before January 31, 2022, so they can pursue their goals. Kunle Somorin, the governor's Chief Press Secretary, was cited as saying this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday. While such objectives are reasonable, Abiodun explained that the directive was necessary to avoid some observable distractions and a loss of focus in the performance of their existing obligations. "As an administration unwaveringly committed to delivering on its electoral promises, any activity that is capable of undermining the implementation of the Building Our Future Together Agenda of the Administration will not be tolerated," the statement read. Governor ...
FCT Minister congratulates Emmanuel Ogbeche on re-election as NUJ Chairman
Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello on Mondays congratulated Emmanuel Ogbeche on his re-election as the Chairman of the FCT Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ). His congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye. DAILY POST recalls that Ogbeche had during an election of the Abuja NUJ, polled 450 of the 518 total votes cast to defeat his major opponent, Donald Ugwu of the News Agency of Nigeria who scored 59 votes. The Minister noted that Ogbeche was the first Council Chairman to win a re-election bid in almost two decades, his victory signifies a purposeful leadership. Malam Bello congratulated the Council for the peaceful conduct of the election and also felicita...
NCDC confirms three fresh Omicron cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in Nigeria. The confirmation was contained in a statement on Tuesday by NCDC Director General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa According to him, the fresh Omicron cases were detected in persons with recent travel history to South Africa. Ifedayo, who was worried about the disease, further said, the Omicron variant is a source of global concern because of its increased risk of transmissibility and its potential to escape protective immune responses induced by natural infection and/or vaccination. He added that the NCDC through the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) will continue to coordinate genomic surveillance activities across the country to sequence all positive COVID-19 s...
Chris Cuomo fired by CNN; he speaks out
CNN's most-watched anchor, Chris Cuomo has been fired by the network "effective immediately." Chris was sacked on Saturday December 4, in the wake of revelations he had helped his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, while he faced multiple accusations of sexual harassment. Prior to this, it was claimed that CNN management was not aware of his actions which breached the traditional ethics of journalism. CNN was initially suspended Cuomo "indefinitely" on Tuesday November 30, but sacked him on Saturday after a law firm retained by the network submitted its findings on Friday December 3. Producers and other staffers who work on "Cuomo Prime Time" will remain in place. Michael Smerconish, Cuomo's regular substitute, will host the 9 p.m. Eastern hour next week. CNN said ...
Oyetola reacts to death of former Supreme Court Judge, Babalakin
Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has mourned the passing of Former Supreme Court Judge, Pa Bolarinwa Oyegoke Babalakin, who died on Saturday. Babalakin died on Saturday at the age of 94. Oyetola in a condolence message to Babalakin's family and the entire Muslim community said the former Supreme Court Judge would be greatly missed. Ismail Omipidan, the Chief Press Secretary to Oyetola in a statement released said the ex-Supreme Court Judge lived a pious, worthy and exemplary life that was devoted to the service of Allah and humanity. In his words, "Death, as we all know is inevitable. But we are always pained by the death of our loved ones. The late Pa Bolarinwa's death is a huge loss to the State. "He lived a pious, fulfilled and exemplary life that was devoted to the service...
Kabiru Babai: Oyetola asks Police to produce killer cop
Governor Gboyega Oyetola has asked the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Wale Olokode to produce the killer police who shot a 33-year-old truck driver, Kabiru Babai in Osogbo on Friday. DAILY POST reported that Babai was shot dead by a notorious Police officer on Friday while he was fixing a company's truck that broke down along Ikirun/Osogbo road, Ota-Efun area of Osogbo. It was gathered that the deceased has a pregnant wife and a four-year-old child. He was brutalized before he was shot dead in the chest at the Ota-Efun area Osogbo. Babai's colleague, Adam Ibrahim, 21, who was at the scene of the incident told DAILY POST that they were fixing the truck when four police officers in a mini commercial bus (Korope) dragged Babai from under the truck and started beating him. ...
PDP National Chairman-elect mourns Senator Wayas
National Chairman-elect of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iorchia Ayu on Thursday mourned the demise of the former Senate President, in the Second Republic, Senator Joseph Wayas. In a statement he signed and sent to DAILY POST by his Media Office in Abuja, Ayu joined millions of Nigerians at home and abroad to recall the role played by the late Senate President who formed the bedrock of Nigeria's democracy today. Dr Wayas died in an undisclosed London hospital at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Dr Ayu was late Nigeria's Senate President years later after late Wayas in the ill-fated Third Republic but eulogised the deceased for being a quintessential democrat who left bold prints on the politics and political history of Nigeria. Ayu reasoned that late Wayas role sta...
Give our member accused of rape fair hearing, investigate allegations – ASUU to Police
The Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, AE-FUNAI, yesterday tasked the Nigeria police to treat one of their member, Dr Felix Anyaegbunam who was accused of rape fairly. The group made this known in a statement signed by its chairperson, Ogugua Egwu and made available to journalists in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The statement said "The attention of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU AE-FUNAI Branch, has been drawn to a news item that has gone viral concerning an academic staff of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Dr Felix Anyaegbunam over allegations bordering on rape. "ASUU AE-FUNAI Branch views as unfortunate, the media trial to which Dr. Anyaegbunam has been subjected even before a p...
Afena-Gyan: Ghanaian taken out by Covid-19 as Roma visit Bologna
The 18-year-old is set for a short spell on the sidelines after being infected by the virus Ghanaian attacker Felix Afena-Gyan has tested positive for Covid-19 and will consequently sit out Roma's Serie A encounter with Bologna on Wednesday. The Yellow and Reds have announced the development on their official website on Tuesday. It will be the third straight time the 18-year-old will play no part on the pitch for Roma since scoring a sensational double against Genoa earlier this month. "The club can confirm that, following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first-team squad, forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for Covid-19," Roma's statement reads. "The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed. "The player, who has be...
Osun NSCDC apprehends three for burglary, theft
The Osun State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended the trio of Oyejola Ismail, Awoyinka Ridwan and Aderemi Jelili for burglary. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Daniel Adigun in a statement made available to DAILY POST revealed that the suspects were apprehended by personnel of the command after a formal complaint by the victim, Hamzat Tajudeen. In the statement, Adigun stated that Tajudeen in his official complaint on Monday, November, 22, disclosed that the crime which occurred a week earlier on Sunday, November 14, saw the suspects carting away materials worth thousands of Naira from his shop. The three suspects who are aged 20, 15 and 44 have since made confessional statements. Oyejola and Awoyinka in their confession...
APC condemns fresh attack in Plateau
The APC Chairman in Plateau State, Mr Rufus Bature has condemned the renewed cycle of attacks on unsuspecting people of Ta'agbe in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of the state. Recall that an attack on residents on Friday led to the death of an unspecified number of persons. The APC scribe in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Sylvanus Namang, urged security agencies to synergize and apprehend perpetrators of the dastardly act. The chairman said the party was deeply saddened by the latest orgy of violence visited on the people, which led to the loss of lives with many others maimed and unquantified property destroyed. "It is disheartening that this dastardly act came at a time when the Plateau government is working round the clock to ...
Birds strike Lagos-bound Air Peace flight
Air Peace flight P47159 Owerri to Lagos had a bird strike on Monday, a few minutes after take-off. Head of Communications, Stanley Olisa confirmed the incident in a statement. The spokesman disclosed that the parameters of one of the engines was seriously affected. The pilot diverted to Port-Harcourt, safely landed the aircraft and the passengers disembarked. "We have dispatched a rescue team and aircraft to airlift the passengers of the affected flight", Olisa noted. The statement assured of the airline's commitment to the highest standards of safety.
Senate transmits electoral bill to executive for assent
The electoral act amendment bill which was passed into law by both chambers of the National Assembly has been transmitted to the executive for assent. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare, confirmed this in a statement on Friday, which was made available to journalists in Abuja. The bill was passed after a conference committee of the upper and lower legislative chambers harmonised the version of the House of Representatives and the Senate to statutorily allow electronic transmission of election results. Omorare, citing relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution as amended, said the bill was transmitted on Friday in anticipation that it would be signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Part of the statement ...
2022 World Cup: FIFA changes rule for two play-off games
FIFA has changed the 2022 World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs to single-leg games at a neutral venue. The winners of the matches will take the last two spots at next year's tournament in Qatar. FIFA, in a statement on Friday, cited "unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic" when scheduling the games for June. The world football governing body has, however, not confirmed a host for the two games, which will be played on June 13 and 14. The playoffs will involve teams from AFC (Asia), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (Oceania) and CONCACAF (North American and Caribbean region). FIFA will make the World Cup tournament draw on April 1 in Doha. Only 30 of the 32 qualifiers will be known at the time, with the intercontinental playoffs still t...
Ogun: Gov Abiodun appoints new Attorney General
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State Governor has nominated Oluwasina Olanrewaju Ogungbade as the State's new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the State. Ogungbade's appointment followed the resignation of Akingbolahan Adeniran as the State's Attorney General. Adeniran had said he resigned his appointment from Abiodun's cabinet based on personal reasons, debunking allegations of massive corruption in the present government. Announcing the appointment of Ogungbade in a statement by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, it was said that Ogungbade, 48, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) designate, hails from Abeokuta North Local Government, adding that he studied Law at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State and was called to Bar...
Queen Elizabeth Could Take Three months To Recover From Back Sprain – Doctor
According to a doctor, it may take Queen Elizabeth three months to recover from her back pain. Her Majesty was sadly forced to pull out of the Remembrance Sunday service at the cenotaph in London due to her spraining her back. Buckingham Palace issued a statement on her behalf expressing her "disappointment" for not being able to attend the event to commemorate all the men and women who served in the First World War. The statement on Sunday read: "The Queen, having sprained her back, has decided this morning with great regret that she will not be able to attend today's Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph. Her Majesty is disappointed that she will miss the service. "As in previous years, a wreath will be laid on Her Majesty's behalf by The Prince of Wales. "His Royal H...
Biafra: No Dialogue Until Nnamdi Kanu is Released – Lawyer Tells Buhari Govt
Nnamdi Kanu will not dialogue with the federal government without first being released, Aloy Ejimakor, his Special Counsel has said. Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. His lawyer made the statement on Friday. He said no dialogue would take place until the agitator is released. In a series of tweets, Ejimakor recalled how former South African President, Nelson Mandela was released from prison before apartheid ended. According to Ejimakor: "UPDATE: Today, I had a visitation with #Onyendu in the company of my colleague, Barr Ejiofor & his brother, Prince Emma Kanu. Our discussion centred primarily on the unfortunate episode in Court yesterday & the next course of action. Stay tuned for the details. "DIALOGUE? Nobody can initiate any dialogue un...
Why we are struggling on infrastructure – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday revealed that his administration is currently struggling to put up infrastructures to ensure sustainable development in the country. A statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina said the president made the remark when he met with the President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Dr Mohammed Al-Jasser at the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. "We are struggling very hard on infrastructure because there can't be sustainable development without it. "Considering the vastness of our country, we need roads, rail, power, airports, housing, and that is what we have engaged ourselves with in the past six years. And our people are seeing the new developments. Relative to the resources available to us, we have not done badly. When infrastructure is in pla...
Akwa Ibom govt begins enforcement of illegal structures removal, ending street trading
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has directed the Commissioner of Transport, Uno Etim Uno and his Environment and Solid Minerals counterpart, Mr. Charles Udoh to commence enforcement of the government's order to curb roadside trading and loading of vehicles. The Commissioners were handed the mandate during the state executive council meeting presided over by the governor on Wednesday Mr Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday said the affected ministries were to ensure that all illegal markets and loading of vehicles that have obstructed the free flow of traffic during rush hours were removed. "The Executive Council has declared the commencement of enforcement of state government order to curb the menace of illegal roadside...
Anambra guber election outcome reflects the will of the people – US govt
The United States government has reacted to the just-concluded Anambra governorship election, saying it is a reflection of the will of the people. Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won in 19 of the 21 LGAs in the state, and on Wednesday, November 10, was declared winner of the election The US mission, in a statement on Thursday, November 11, said it looks forward to more improvements in Nigeria's electoral process. "The United States government congratulates the citizens of Anambra State for the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election on November 6, the outcome of which reflects the will of the people," the statement reads. "We note the tremendous challenges faced by INEC and security force personnel on the ground ...
PSG women star Aminata Diallo arrested following violent 'attack on the club's players'
The club confirmed that the France international was in police custody on Wednesday morning, a day after playing in the Women's Champions League Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that midfielder Aminata Diallo was taken into police custody on Wednesday morning "following an attack on the club's players" last week. The news came just a day after the France international featured in PSG's comprehensive Women's Champions League victory over Real Madrid, playing 89 minutes in the 4-0 group-stage win. What has been said? In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said: "Paris Saint-Germain can confirm that Aminata Diallo was taken into custody this morning by the Versailles Regional Police Service as part of the proceedings opened following an attack on the club's players last ...
Anambra: INEC announces voting timeline for supplementary election in Ihiala
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the voting timeline for the Tuesday supplementary election in Ihiala Local Government of Anambra, to conclude the governorship election in the state. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Recall that INEC had scheduled the supplementary election, following the suspension of collation of the governorship election results, as announced on Sunday by the state Collation/Returning Officer, Prof. Florence Obi. However, Okoye said that the slight adjustment for the commencement and closing time for the said election was made in line with the commission's extant rules and regulations. He said that votin...


Q: What do cat actors say on stage?
A: Tabby or not tabby!
After a Moment or two, the gorilla swung into action. He grabbed the lion and started pumping away. The lion freaked of course, and jumped into the river. The lion came out of the water, roaring, he was really upset. The gorilla decided that it was a good time to be somewhere else, and took off running. The gorilla knew he had to think of something quick because he wasn't going to outrun the lion.
Just then the gorilla saw a hunter's tent and ducked inside to hide.
The hunter, reading the paper, was startled and ran out of the tent. The gorilla decided to pretend to be the hunter, he put on the hunter's shirt and hat, and started to read the paper.
A: Chickens hadn't evolved yet.


Finally, a HARD Motorsport Shifter Cover Insert that will fit your CAE Ultra Shifter! The Shifter Cover Insert gives you the room for your new spring centering shifter, but also makes sure that you have the protection, since the OEM boot will not longer fit.
Note: Designed to function with the CAE Ultra Shifter on your E9X (Non-M), but does work with other spring centering shifters.


Got an old machete lying around and want to practice grinding a knife? BackyardBowyer shows how in this six minute video. If you've got the equipment and a weekend, seems like a great way to practice on cheap steel.


Before the summer, whilst the children were still in Y3, we had some time together to get to know one another. One of the activites was to make photographic portraits. Inspired by Annie Leibovitz, the images reflected the children's personalities.
They look amazing, and have been framed and mounted in our cloak room area. Take a look.


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Immigrant Defenders Disheartened in Continuance of Title 42
Contact: Lorena Bourdevaire
213-341-0478; lbcasillas@immdef.org
LOS ANGELES: Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) is disheartened to see the DC Circuit granted the Biden administration's request for a stay of a lower court's ruling blocking the expulsion of migrant families with children under Title 42 in Huisha-Huisha v Mayorkas. The administration has gone out their way to fight to continue expelling and turn away families seeking asylum after fleeing persecution in their birth countries under the Title 42 policy. The continued use of Title 42 is illegal and immoral and exposes thousands of refugees and asylum seekers to danger in the U.S.-Mexico border.
On Sept. 16 Judge Emmet Sullivan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia did right by ruling that it was illegal to apply Title 42 to families seeking refuge at the U.S.-Mexico border. Rather than decide to restore the right to seek asylum, shortly after the Biden administration chose to appeal this decision and seek a stay. Today, the DC Circuit has granted that stay allowing for the government to continue implementing Title 42.
Once again, the Biden administration is demonstrating that they are actively fighting to evade international asylum law and turn away and expel vulnerable families like the 5,358 Haitian migrants they expelled from Del Rio from September 19-September 29.
"All President Biden needed to do to stop applying Trump's Title 42 to families was not seek a stay or appeal, but they did. Expelling families with kids and other asylum seekers back to the dangerous countries they have fled with no due process is now a Biden policy, one that the Biden Administration fought hard to keep," said Lindsay Toczylowski, Immigrant Defenders' Co-Founder and Executive Director.
"The continued use of Title 42 under the guise of a health ordinance is as absurd as it is dangerous. The Biden administration is choosing to exacerbate the pain Haitians and other migrants have already endured in their countries and on their journey to the U.S. The government must reverse course and use their time wisely by focusing their efforts on restoring our asylum system," said Joyce Noche, ImmDef's Legal Services Director.
To build back better and welcome immigrants with dignity, Title 42 must end immediately, not only for families but for all immigrants.
Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) is a next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system. We envision a future where no immigrant will be forced to face an unjust immigration system alone. Our programs are a first step towards the long-term goal of providing universal representation to all immigrants facing deportation. ImmDef is the largest non‐profit, pro bono provider of deportation defense in Southern California with offices in Los Angeles, Adelanto, Riverside, Santa Ana, and San Diego.


Treeplanting is a job like no other. Whether you are new to planting or a seasoned vet, the resources here can help you prepare for the upcoming season. Once hired, we can share many more of Total Physio's awesome videos and research. It truly is game changing stuff.
For the new planter, check out the Camping/Planting Tools Checklist, Contract, Fit to Plant and the Total Physio videos.
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Gear Talk w/ Artie Love (Guitar Tech Godsmack) : Diamond Amps, Radial Switchers, Tuners & Pedals!
Folks – this is nuts & bolts on everything that is used on tour w/ Godsmack (Sully Erna).
Special thanks for Artie for making the time!
Hope you all dig & enjoy the footage / coverage!


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import io.joshworks.snappy.parser.MediaTypes;
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Every Where Is Some Where With Autographed CD Booklet
K.Flay instills energy into songs that highlight her seamless lyrical flow and head-turning lyricism. K.Flay is quick to point out that she "fell into music very haphazardly" at the age of 19 — a decade after her dad first taught her to play guitar. K.Flay's second album "Every Where Is Some Where" follows the success of her EP Crush Me, and features the hit "Blood In The Cut" & new single "High Enough".
Label: Interscope