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Matamoros, Mexico strike update
Posted on February 2, 2019 by petrel41
This 12 January 2019 video is about striking workers demonstrating in Matamoros, Mexico.
By Eric London and Andrea Lobo:
Matamoros strike grows as Mexican ruling class warns of national strike wave
The strike of tens of thousands of Matamoros workers spread beyond the maquiladoras this week to new industries as workers in water purification, milk production, and Coca-Cola bottling walked out of their Matamoros workplaces Thursday and Friday.
Several additional auto parts maquiladoras also joined the strike at the end of the week, including at Spellman, Toyoda Gosei Rubber and Tapex. Although over a dozen plants have returned to work after the companies granted the 20 percent wage increase and $1,700 bonus, more than 25 remain on strike, costing the mostly US-based companies a whopping $37 million per day.
At the same time, a strike of 30,000 teachers in the state of Michoacan neared the end of its third week with thousands of teachers blocking train tracks linking industrial hubs with the critical Pacific ports at Lázaro Cárdenas in Michoacan and Manzanillo in Colima. Last Monday, thousands of teachers in Oaxaca joined the strike.
Noticieros Televisa wrote Thursday that the teachers' blockades "impact not only national industries but also their principle trading partners in Asia. In Guanajuato, the auto industry already reports an impact to supply lines."
The Mexican ruling class is terrified of the growing strike movement.
In an article titled "The end of labor stability", Mexico's main business paper, El Financiero, warned on Thursday that "not in decades has Mexico been presented with 44 strikes in only one blow." In comparison to recent weeks, the six-year presidential terms of Vicente, Felipe Calderón and Enrique Peña Nieto saw only 49, 40 and 23 strikes respectively.
"As easy as one two three, the labor stability which we have maintained for decades, with hundreds of thousands of successful contract negotiations, is broken. And it won't stop there", El Financiero wrote, warning that the future will bring "polarization" and "a growth of the contradictions between capital and labor. It is the end of labor peace."
Milenio newspaper warned that "there is a fear of a contagion in the border region, where millions hope for an increase to their incomes." The paper quotes an anonymous business leader who said, "This is without precedent. We are all involved in what here will mark what will be the future of manufacturing in this country."
The industry website Manufactura.mx reported that a corporate representative said industry workers were "contaminated" by the demands for a 20 percent wage increase and that companies anticipate the strikes will spread. The business representative said, "We have an excellent relationship with the union" and hoped the union would help the company avoid a strike.
According to Noticieros Televisa, in "the maquiladora industry in Baja California [where the largest maquiladora city, Tijuana, is located] there is a fear that workers will launch a strike for wage increases." Noticieros Televisa reports that maquiladoras are "maintaining dialogue with the unions of the industry with the goal of avoiding a labor stoppage."
Workers are both excited by the growth of the strike and concerned that the companies plan to betray whatever agreement they reach.
One Matamoros striker said, "We all have to go out together. … The majority of us are already out. The problem is that the union hasn't helped us and hasn't represented us. Now we have to go out and organize guards. We are not asking for gifts, only what we deserve." …
A striking Kearfott worker told the WSWS, "I'm glad for the new strikers. This is for all workers across the border that have that clause in their contracts" requiring wages increase in parity with the minimum wage. "The same companies put it there and now they have to pay. We are the most exploited and least rewarded class. I think that it's time for them to give back to us what they have taken."
A worker at Autoliv explained to the WSWS that after the company agreed to workers' demands, "as soon as we went back to work, they began to fire people."
A worker at Tyco, which also agreed to the wage increase and bonus, also told the WSWS there is a growing mood to strike again to protect their coworkers from retribution:
"At Autoliv, they are firing a bunch of people without severance or bonus. The manager fires workers and mocks them, telling them that they are not going to pay their bonus or severance. They are being sent to the conciliation and arbitration board and are told that they'll have to wait half a year or a year to resolve things. Obviously this board is on the side of Autoliv.
"I think that the majority that are now working, many who didn't even participate in the wildcat strikes, should all strike again to support their fired co-workers. They are already getting their bonus and raise. We are a new generation that didn't know how to strike. We have won respect whether people like it or not. Maybe it's not all the respect we need, but this is our first strike and if things don't get better, our second strike will be more organized."
Though the US business press is beginning to report on the impact of the strikes in Mexico from an economic standpoint, the websites of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) and Socialist Alternative as well as the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) Jacobin magazine have all ignored the strike entirely.
This 26 January 2019 video in Spanish is about the Matamoros strike.
By Shannon Jones in the USA:
The economics of the North American auto industry
How global auto parts corporations profit by exploiting Mexican workers
The massive strikes by maquiladora workers in Matamoros, Mexico, have brought to public light the highly exploitive conditions faced by those laboring for global auto parts makers and other manufacturing industries along the US-Mexican border.
There are 345 "Tier 1" auto suppliers with a presence in Mexico, according to a recent report by ProMexico, an organization set up by the Mexican government to promote international trade and development. Some 65 percent in direct investment in Mexico is in auto-supply-related industries.
The profits extracted off the backs of Mexican workers are a source of enormous enrichment for stockholders and CEOs of the transnational auto parts suppliers, many of them based near Detroit, Michigan.
Auto parts production in Mexico is closely integrated with the global car market, with many of the parts made in Matamoros and other cities shipped to the US. The border crossing at Brownsville, Texas, handled trade worth $14.7 billion in 2017. Auto parts are Mexico's second leading export, behind petroleum.
The following are profiles of just a few of the multinationals and leading personalities involved in auto parts production in Mexico.
Aurora, Ontario-based Magna is the world's fifth largest auto parts manufacturer, with $39 billion in sales in 2017 and pre-tax income of $3 billion. It recently opened a plant in Querétaro, Mexico, to manufacture molded and exterior parts. It employs some 24,000 workers in Mexico at 30 different facilities including in Matamoros.
Don Walker, Magna CEO, is one of the most heavily compensated executives in Canada, with $20.4 million in salary. In addition, he has $25.4 million in stock options that he has not exercised and $10.2 million in stock-based wards that have vested but not been paid out.
Lear Corporation, based in Southfield, Michigan, has some 46,000 employees in Mexico and operates 23 plants, according to one report. It recorded sales of $21.1 billion in 2018 and net income of $1.15 billion. In 2017, its top five officers took in some $34 million in executive compensation, including former president and CEO Matthew Simoncini who alone received $14.8 million.
Autoliv, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, outside of Detroit, bills itself as the world largest automotive safety supplier. It has manufacturing plants in Tijuana, Matamoros and Lerma, with three manufacturing plants in Querétaro, and employs a total of 11,000 in Mexico. It makes airbags, seatbelts, seatbelt webbing and airbag cushions. Workers at the Autoliv plant in Matamoros were among the first to go on strike, and workers now report the company is firing workers in retribution.
The company reported pretax income of $506 million in 2017 on sales of $10.4 billion. Mikael Bratt, president and CEO of Autoliv, pulled in a relatively modest $1.7 million in executive compensation in 2017. Mats Backman, Autoliv chief financial officer, made $1.5 million.
French-based auto parts maker Faurecia operates 14 plants employing 10,000 in Mexico. The company recorded $24.17 billion in auto component sales in 2017. It is the sixth largest auto component maker in the world and produces seats, interior systems and emission control technology. The company's US operations were recently the subject of an exposure by the World Socialist Web Site Autoworker Newsletter.
Typical of the rapacious character of global auto parts manufacture is Dura Automotive. Its Matamoros factories produce parking brake cables and body engine release cables and other components for major auto manufacturers including Ford, Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, Honda and TRW, Subaru and KIA.
The owner and CEO of Dura, Lynn Tilton, is described by Forbes as a "self-made woman," with estimated net worth of $830 million. As founder and owner of private investment firm Patriarch Partners, she buys distressed companies, carries out brutal downsizing and then sells them for a profit. In 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Tilton and Patriarch Partners alleging that the true value of funds it managed were hidden from investors.
Tilton reportedly commutes to her New York office by helicopter and "owns homes in Florida, Arizona, Hawaii, and an Italian villa on Lake Como, just up the mountain from George Clooney," valued at $60 million or more.
In an interview with Forbes, she boasted of owning $25 million in jewelry and another $10 million in aircraft. She reported that she has a reality show about her business ("Diva of Distressed") in the works with the Sundance Channel. She showed the Forbes reporter a statement from her accountant of assets like gold, silver and cash totaling $544 million.
Tyco International is another multinational conglomerate with operations in Matamoros. It merged with Johnson Controls in 2016 to form Johnson Controls International plc.
The company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, and former CEO, Dennis Kozlowski, were convicted in 2005 of crimes related to the receipt of $81 million in unauthorized bonuses, the purchase of $14.7 million in art and the payment by the company of a $20 million investment banking fee to a former Tyco director.
Another Tyco executive, Edward Breen, who replaced Kozlowski, got a golden parachute when he left his post as CEO of in September 2013, with compensation, retirement pay, stock and other perks valued at more than $150 million.
Breen, who remained Tyco chairman, got an additional $30 million as a lump sum pension payout in 2016, Tyco says. He has since been named CEO of Dupont, where he received 2018 compensation of $13.7 million, and also serves as a director of cable giant Comcast.
Another major player in the auto parts industry in Mexico is International Automotive Components Group IACG, formed by now US Treasury Secretary Wilbur Ross in 2006. Ross became notorious as an asset stripper, buying distressed companies and then imposing major attacks on workers and retirees. He worked with the United Steelworkers union to rob tens of thousands of retirees of their pensions at LTV Steel and other companies.
A ferocious advocate of trade war within the Trump administration, the firms Ross operates exploit the labor of workers all over the world. The single-minded drive by the Trump administration to scapegoat immigrants and to build a wall with Mexico is bound up with the determination of the ruling class to keep workers in Canada, Mexico and the US divided in order to be able to more efficiently exploit their labor.
Up until June of 2018 the president and CEO of IACG [was] Steve Miller, the former head of Delphi Automotive, now Aptiv, another major auto parts manufacturer with operations in Mexico. He is a ruthless enemy of the working class, using the bankruptcy of Delphi in 2005 to impose massive job cuts and concessions onto workers and retirees
Following the Delphi bankruptcy Miller spelled out a vision in which low wages in China, Mexico and other less-developed countries should set a standard for slashing wages and pension benefits in the US. He called decent pay, defined benefit pensions and retirement after 30 years of employment an anachronism that American business could no longer tolerate or afford.
Taking aim at Medicare and Social Security, he wrote, "The overwhelming voltage in the political third rail of touching these entitlements will forestall corrective action for years, but the problem will only grow. I fear something like intergenerational warfare, as young people increasingly resent having their wages reduced and taxed away to support social programs for their grandparents' income and health-care concerns."
At the same time as he was slashing jobs and pay for workers, Miller became notorious for handing out hefty compensation packages to Delphi executives. Miller himself received a multimillion-dollar signing bonus when he was hired as Delphi CEO just months before taking Delphi into bankruptcy.
This is the background of the strikes by workers in Matamoros who have courageously sought to pry back a tiny portion of the profits extracted by the transnational corporations.
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Politics is one of the most reputed professions. The job of the politicians is to serve and protect their members. Politics also gives the power to use authority and fulfill their needs. Some of these politicians are handsome. Who wouldn't want their leaders to be charming and handsome? So here we have prepared the top 10 most handsome politicians men in the world in 2020. Read till last to know about these top 10 most handsome politicians men in the world 2020 in detail.
Here's the list of the top 10 most handsome politicians men in the world 2020:-
10. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan
9. Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum, Sheikh of Dubai
8. Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, Secretary-General of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party
7. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America
6. Felipe VI, King of Spain
5. Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este
4. Tim Harris, South Africa
3. Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico
2. Aaron Schock, Former United States Congressman
1. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Look at those beautiful kind eyes, and a thick hair on his head, who couldn't be charmed by his looks? Jigme went to boarding school at Phillips Academy in Massachusetts. After completing his graduation he enrolled himself at Magdalen College at Oxford University and obtained an M.A. degree in political science. Jigme, also known as the Dragon King of the kingdom of Bhutan became the world's youngest monarch at the age of 26.
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Also known as the grown-up version of Alladin, he rules the hearts of several girls. This sheik of Dubai is the most loved figure across UAE and around the world. Hamdan Bin Mohammed has gained a million followers on social media for his forward-thinking nature and passion for his country. Very few people know that Hamdan has a keen interest in skydiving, jet-skiing, hiking, snowboarding, etc. the pictures of which he posts on Instagram. On February 1, 2008, he became the crown prince of Dubai.
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The King of Spain or the King of hearts, Felipe VI has won it all! Born on January 30, 1968, he studies in a private school in Lakefield, Canada. He is a commissioned helicopter pilot and a member of the Spanish Olympic sailing team. In 1993, People's magazine named Felipe VI among the most handsome men in the world. Besides, he also holds a Guinness world record of being the tallest prince in the world.
This salt and pepper-haired hottie is the relative of Queen Victoria. Felipe's three grandparents were blood relatives which makes him a great-great-grandson.
If this handsome prince in uniform is not enough to make you fall in love, we don't know who is? The grandson of King Albert II of Belgium Prince Amedeo, Archduke of Austria-Este is another the most handsome politician men in 2020. Born on 21 February 1986 in Belgium, he received an MBA from Colombia University. In 2014, he got married to an Italian Journalist and is the sixth in line to the throne of Belgium.
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Aaron Jon Schock is the most handsome men in 2020 and is a former American politician. He is the youngest member of the U.S. Congress and has served two terms in the Illinois House Of the Representatives also as the youngest member. Besides, He is quite famous for opposing LGBTQ rights, he himself came out as a gay in 2020 and expressed regret for some of his previous policy decisions.
Canadian residents are the luckiest for having the hottest prime minister. Before joining politics this gorgeous heartthrob was a bungee jumping instructor and an avid boxer. Known for his beautiful, sticky-sweet example Justin Trudeau did a public dance at a charity event in 2011 for the Canadian Liver Foundation. He chose the song "What a Girl Wants" by Christina Aguilera, the aptly chose song. Hence, he is number one on the list of most handsome politicians men in 2020.
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Reflections on Dudley's Previous GM Stops
By The Falconer Apr 21, 2010, 1:39am EDT
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One nice feature of being on site like SB Nation is that we have knowledgable writers who cover all 30 teams. Many of these writers are long time followers of their particular NHL club. Thus, I thought it would be interesting to get a quick summary of each writer's thought about Rick Dudley's prior tenure with their particular organization.
In each of these cities Dudley was GM for a brief period of time and in each case the club was in the building phase rather than the contending phase--for the most part the memories are not overly fond.
Some Thrashers fans referred to Waddell as "Dealin Don" and Rick Dudley is also known for swinging some big trades.Twice he traded out of the #1 overall draft spot. He dealt away former #1 pick Alexandre Daigle. He attempted to trade a young Vincent Lecavalier while in Tampa.
Without further delay, here are the comments of our fellow SB Nation bloggers:
Ottawa Senators, PeterR of Silver Seven blog:
Assessing the success Rick Dudley had as general manager of the Ottawa Senators is a pretty tough task, because the window is such a small one: he was only around for a season. That fact may, in truth, be as good an indication of his performance as anything I could say, but it's worth noting that he was replaced by Marshall Johnston, who's well-respected across the league.
Dudley came on board in Ottawa just after the 1998 Entry Draft, so you can probably get an idea of how well his scouts performed based on the 1999 Entry Draft; the one when the Sens drafted Martin Havlat (26 overall) and Chris Kelly (94 overall) plus a few guys who had a cup of coffee in the NHL. It's not the Senators' best draft ever, but it's certainly one of the top ten (so far) or so in franchise history.
As for his trades, Dudley pulled off one notable one, dumping Alexandre Daigle in exchange for Vaclav Prospal and Pat Falloon. Daigle's trade value had significantly dropped, so Dudley probably did pretty well for himself in this deal; although Falloon was a write-off, Prospal gave the Sens more than Daigle offered the Flyers.
As I said, it's tough to judge his performance because there was such a short window, but I certainly wouldn't call it a disaster. I would say he was a good GM, but I'm glad we moved away from him and towards someone with the resume that Marshall Johnston has.
Comment: The 1999 Draft was one of the weakest in NHL history. My quantitative ranking system rates the Senators 8th out of 28 NHL teams in 1999.
Tampa Bay Lightning. John Fontana Raw Charge blog
Dudley is profoundly under appreciated for what he did with the Lightning, but he also has some infamy about him. This is the guy who brought in Martin St. Louis -- signed for the league minimum for two seasons. He also knew the value of strong goaltending and took a risk bringing in contract-holdout Nikolai Khabibulin from the Coyotes. He's got a love for European / Russian hockey players but how well those guys play the North American game doesn't always translate.
in 2001-02, leading to his resignation as GM, he attempted to trade disgruntled Vincent Lecavalier to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In hindsight, one may see that as something that would be acceptable, but this was 2002. Lecavalier was the face of the future, and to trade him for Maple Leaf spare parts did not get the approval of team president Ron Campbell or ownership.
Rick had an empty cupboard to work with when he arrived in Tampa. He restocked it with assets. Corey Sarich, Fredrik Modin, Dan Boyle... All of those guys came in on his watch. John Tortorella was promoted over Dudley's friend Steve Ludzik.
I believe Dudley is the first GM to trade the #1 overall pick in the draft. He took big risks with the guys he did select with his picks, and while some of them did crack the NHL, few stood out.
Comment: The Dan Boyle trade and the Martin St. Louis signing were simply enormous additions. These were two key players in the 2004 Stanley Cup team who were acquired for almost nothing. The St. Louis and Boyle moves could be two of most favorable transactions in the last decade. An average drafting team with payroll constraints MUST make a few terrific moves like these if they hope to contend. The two Tampa drafts rate as terrible (2000, 29th) and slightly above average (2001 12th).
Florida Panthers: Donny Rivette Litter Box Cats
Dudley was GM of the Panthers from 2002 through 2004. His first pick was Bouwmeester in '02, for whom he traded down from the first to third picks in order to acquire further assets (Nash and Lehtonen went 1-2. Only in Florida). Peter Taticek was tabbed 9th overall. Gregory Campbell was grabbed in the third round.
In '03 he pulled another trade-down at the draft, going again from first-to-third while taking Nathan Horton (MA Fleury and Eric Staal went 1-2). Anthony Stewart was Florida's other pick in the first round, at #25. Others: Kreps at 38, Glass at 265. Quite the mess. LOTS of throwaway pics, too many to mention. The trade-downs alone are worthy of healthy debate. So in a nutshell, it was not a memorable tenure.
Comment: I think Donny might be a bit too harsh. Most fans compare a draft class to their ideal vision and not to what other teams found in that particular year. If you compare Florida to the other 30 teams they come out as above average all three summers Dudley was GM (2002, 10th best; 2003, 14th; 2004, 5th best).
My thanks to our three writers for firing up the Way-Back Machine and giving us their thoughts. We see that Dudley is aggressive in making trades. The six drafts he presided over as GM ranked: 8th, 29th, 12th, 10th, 14th, and 5th using my quantitative rating system.


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LYNNE CHENEY BOOK CANCELLED
April 5,2004 The New American Library announced today that it had
cancelled its planned publication of "Sisters", a racy novel written by
the wife of Vice President Cheney. The novel, first published over 20
years ago, features brothels, attempted rapes, and a lesbian love affair.
A spokesman for the Library, Roger Trueblood, said the withdrawal was
based on the business decision that, even though the election generate interest, the resulting sales would be insufficient to warrant publication.
He denied that the cancellation was in any way related to the recent visit
by IRS agents to the Library's New York office.


"Manipulation of nanoscale domain switching using an electron beam with" by Zi-Bin Chen, Xiaolin Wang et al.
Chen, Z., Wang, X., Ringer, S. P. & Liao, X. (2016). Manipulation of nanoscale domain switching using an electron beam with omnidirectional electric field distribution. Physical Review Letters, 117 (2), 027601-1-027601-5.
Reversible ferroelectric domain (FD) manipulation with a high spatial resolution is critical for memory storage devices based on thin film ferroelectric materials. FD can be manipulated using techniques that apply heat, mechanical stress, or electric bias. However, these techniques have some drawbacks. Here we propose to use an electron beam with an omnidirectional electric field as a tool for erasable stable ferroelectric nanodomain manipulation. Our results suggest that local accumulation of charges contributes to the local electric field that determines domain configurations.


Now here's a date for your diary, folks: Friday 24th November. For that's the date when Swindon's Highworth Christmas lights will be turned on this festive season. Yes, grab yourself a mug of mulled wine and munch on a mince pie or two to warm the ol' cockles as we gather round and count down to the start of the most wonderful time of the year.
I shall be mingling with the crowd and geeing everyone on as we head into the big countdown of 2017. Do come and say 'hi' if you see me, we could even snap a cheeky festive selfie together!
Remember, alongside my studious town crying duties, I also have a range of characters that can be hired out this festive season. But hurry, they're booking up fast, drop me a line over at alanmyatt@blueyonder.co.uk to see if I have the perfect participant for your festive function.


Grappling dummies have been around for a while now but adoption is still far from universal. Many remain unconvinced about its benefits. They prefer training with actual human partners for their continuing education or their upcoming matches. There is wisdom in having a living and breathing adversary for practice sessions but this does not mean that dummies don't have their place. They certainly do as they can sometimes perform tasks better than humans precisely because of their nature. They cannot be full substitutes but they can help in making training more consistent and productive.
With a partner, you may be limited in the types of drills that you do. It will depend on their expertise and their body type. Some people are better in a certain fighting strategy than others. If you can use dummies, then you will have more choices. There are several types of dummies including those with full limbs for arm bars, leg locks, and the like. There are also those that can stand for punches and kicks. If you wish to practice throws, then get one with the right weight for your ability and needs.
Another reason to use a dummy is that you will never hear it utter a complaint. You can do anything you want, take it anywhere you need to be, and be as forceful as you have to without any worries. Practice the whole day at the gym or in your own home. The dummy has nowhere else to go anyway so just do your drills and practice your moves. Repeat the same move a hundred time in one go to make it perfect and you will not hear it say that it's boring or fatigued. Just keep going.
Humans are great in that they can react to your every move which is essential if you are preparing for a match. You will be forced to adapt so as not to become too predictable. You will think of new ways to approach a situation with very little time. However, they also have their disadvantages such not being available all the time. They have to get sick and call off a training session. You will be left searching for a replacement at the last minute. They can come to the gym unprepared or low in energy. Their performance can be inconsistent. Dummies will always stay the same, day and day out. If you are ready to get your own, then head over to the link: BJJ Grappling Dummy – find the best jiujitsu dummies here.


The ASIATIC BROWN SHRIKE was proving typically popular and arriving just after 1210 hours, I met Lester Mulford and his sister (sadly his mum of 105 years of age passed away just recently), Ron & Simon King, Steve Webb, John Dixon, Franko & Oliver, Dave Morris, Ian & Chris Williams, Gary Howard & family and Peter Alfrey amongst others.
The footpath down from Hithermoor Road is still incredibly muddy, despite the ice, and it remains a challenge to get to the boardwalk without getting totally caked in mud. I did finally make it relatively unscathed and for about five minutes enjoyed good views of the long-staying Asiatic vagrant as it moved along the Hawthorns bordering the east side of the river. It had been feeding on earthworms on the ground in the sparsely vegetated area on the left just after the boardwalk and showing very well but after being the centre of attraction for several hours, decided to revert back to its skulking nature and disappeared at about 1300 hours (and failing to reappear in the next two hours).
Andrew Moon had managed to get these superb images of the bird just prior to its disappearance on 18 December and shows how much buff on the underparts the bird now has acquired.


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A Little Bit About Tufnell Park
Tufnell Park Road runs along the line of an old Roman road which stretches from the Roman camp beneath Barclays Bank and Batten's Carpets on the Holloway Road, up Dartmouth Hill and over Hampstead Heath. For centuries the area was renowned for its dairy farms which kept London and the south supplied with milk. It kept a rural air well into the 19th century in its important role as a base for a number of dairies supplying the capital. In 1753 the area became the property of William Tufnell who was granted the manor of Barnsbury by his father-in-law Sir William Halton. Tufnell petitioned parliament for permission to develop his estate but the leases he was granted were left unused. William's father was Samuel Tufnell of Langleys in Essex. William also inherited Nun Monkton in Yorkshire and estates in Northumberland from his great-uncle, Nathaniel Payler. He also inherited Pleshy from his godfather William Joliffe. These estates went to his older brother John Jolliffe Tufnell of Langleys.
Serious building began in 1845 with a scheme sponsored by Henry Tufnell and designed by John Shaw Jr, who had laid out the Eton Estate in Chalk Farm. This initial work was largely limited to the area around Carleton Road. In 1865 the scheme was taken up by George Truefitt who developed most of the local villas and St. George's Church (1865), built for Anglican secessionists. The housing stock was of a solid nature, and Tufnell Park kept its good name until the end of the century.
Tufnell Park was more fortunate than several of its neighbours. Whereas roads and railway lines were sliced through Kentish Town and Camden in the 19th century, they mostly passed through Tufnell Park in tunnel, and Junction Road railway station provided a direct link with central London. The shabby genteel reputation of Tufnell Park made it a standard comic reference in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. George and Weedon Grossmith locate their aspirational Mr Pooter in Tufnell Park (Upper Holloway) in Diary of a Nobody. Julian and Sandy, the camp BBC home service comedians frequently referenced Tufnell Park as did the Guardian newspaper's Biff cartoon in the 1980s. Between 1999 and 2001, Tufnell Park was the location for Channel 4's comedy drama, Spaced.


Of the estimated 50 million babies born to first time mothers worldwide every year, 2.4 million are born in the 27 EU countries. Almost 1 in 20 of these pregnancies are complicated by pre-eclampsia, a disease of late pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia is a complex pathogenesis that requires a personalised medicine approach.
Our project has set out to improve pregnancy outcomes by early detection of this condition.
The IMPROvED programme includes a large scale phase IIa prognostic hospital-based clinical study. We will recruit 5000 first time mothers, over 2 years, to academic medical centres across Europe (Ireland, UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany).
There is currently no clinically useful screening test for pre-eclampsia, despite it being a condition which affects 120,000 women and 750,000 babies each year in Europe.


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NTT DoCoMo to offer the most forward-thinking Smartphone in the world iPhone 5s in Japan on September 20
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NTT DoCoMo and Apple today announced that the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world- iPhone 5s and the most colorful iPhone yet from Apple- iPhone 5c will be available on the DoCoMo network beginning on Friday, September 20. With the launch of the new iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c and iOS 7, Apple is ushering in the next generation of mobile computing; delivering an incredible new hardware and software experience that only Apple could create. iPhone 5s features an all-new A7 chip, making iPhone 5s the world's first smartphone with 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance, an all-new 8 megapixel iSight camera and introduces Touch IDTM, an innovative way to simply and securely unlock your iPhone. iPhone 5c features an all-new design, packed with incredible features that people know and love, in five gorgeous colors—blue, green, pink, yellow and white.
iPhone 5s redefines the best smartphone experience in the world with amazing new features all packed into a remarkable thin and light design, including the Apple-designed A7 64-bit chip, all-new 8 megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and introducing Touch ID, an innovative way to simply and securely unlock your phone with just the touch of a finger. iPhone 5c features an all new-design, packed with features people know and love like the beautiful 4-inch Retina display, blazing fast performance of the A6 chip, and the 8 megapixel iSight camera—all while delivering great battery life. iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c both offer more LTE bands than any other smartphone in the world and include all-new FaceTime® HD cameras. iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c feature iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone, featuring a stunning new user interface, completely redesigned with an elegant color palette, distinct, functional layers and subtle motion that make it feel more alive
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Made with organic essential oil of peppermint. Cacao solids 65%. This bar is as creamy as it is minty with a clean, refreshing finish.
Raw cacao powder (Equadorian), raw cacao butter (Equadorian), and agave nectar, coconut butter, carob powder, essential oil of peppermint, cinnamon and Himalayan salt. Cacao solids 65% minimum.
This is not only healthy chocolate but the zingy mint flavour is fantastic. Love these bars.
Very moreish if you a dark chocolate fan, a little bitter but overall very satisfying.
One of the best chocolates in the world for us, absolutely devine.
I have tried a few chocolate variations from this brand band the mint one is by far my favourite!
This chocolate bar is everything a mint chocolate should be - zingy, cool, refreshing, and addictive!! Mint chocolate is my fave and its so hard to find a good healthy vegan version. Conscious do a great job with this one though, with its only downside being that it is impossible to stop munching!!


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Атанасиос Аргириадис или Папаризос () е гръцки педагог, писател, редактор, общественик и преводач.

Биография
Атанасиос Аргириадис е роден около 1815 година в Сятища, тогава в Османската империя, днес Гърция. Син е на гръцкия учен Аргириос Папаризос. Брат е на Николаос Аргириадис и Димитриос Аргириадис. Учи при баща си в Сятища. Преподава в Сятища, в Смирна и в два периода 1858-1864 и 1882 година в Костур. Занимава се с изследвания върху античните гръцки автори.

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Hate é uma revista em quadrinhos americana produzida de forma independente pelo escritor e cartunista Peter Bagge A série venceu o Harvey Award para Best New Series em 1991 e foi indicada ao Eisner Award de "Melhor Série" em 1993. Por seu trabalho na revista, Bagge foi indicado ao Eisner Award em 1992 e 1993 na categoria "Melhor Escritor" e em 1995 na categoria "Melhor Colorização".

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Revistas em quadrinhos
Banda desenhada dos Estados Unidos
Banda desenhada independente
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Summer comes and with it the time of fresh dishes and snacks. And on these features we present an appetizing potato salad recipe.
Potato is a tuber of the Solanaceae family, a relative of pepper, tomato and eggplant.
It is one of the few vegetables rich in complex carbohydrates, so it gives us energy and quality throughout the afternoon.
We must point out that potato, being a vegetable, is rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, so we can obtain a basifying and diuretic.
Potato consumption as a main course is highly recommended for people with arthritis and chronic fatigue due to its richness in minerals. For the same reason, it is also recommended to those people usually introduce legumes and quinoa in their diet.
To the good potato caloric values, about 350kcal for 2 large potatoes (equivalent to a medium rice dish), we must add the remaining vitamins of all the main ingredients: tomato and parsley. They both provide vitamin C, specifically parsley, so little valued because we give it for free. It is a folic acid exceptional supplement suitable for all people with anemia.
In this recipe we wanted to increase the protein content of all salad ingredients with carnita toast (made from soy).
Because the kingdom of vegetables is low in protein, it is necessary to accompany our healthy diet of high biological value protein that the combination of legumes (soybeans) with cereal (toasted) can provide.
You can also complete this contribution with some cheese toasts or a dairy dessert.
In the picture a presentation suggested: potato salad with two carnita toasts, a product made with soy to complete the protein intake of this recipe.
– Thyme, rosemary, pepper, spices to taste.
– Wash, peel and chop the potatoes. Discard those parts that are grilled.
– Boil the potatoes with a pinch of salt for 10-15 minutes (to taste).
– Chop all the ingredients.
– Drain the potatoes, discard the water, and put them under cold water.
– Mix all the ingredients and let it stand in the refrigerator until serving time.
– Serve with a little mayonnaise, toast or with a sprig of parsley for garnish.


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George Sand, defender of nature: "at once a woman of passion, reason and intuition"
George Sand wrote a visionary column in the newspaper Le Temps in 1872 to defend the forest of Fontainebleau. It evokes deforestation, the depletion of resources, blind liberalism. In his book Trees to Defend, published by Le Pommier on April 13, Patrick Scheyder looks back on this special woman and her struggle for ecology.
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Sand is presented as a flamboyant woman who practices free love, smokes a cigar and wears trousers! What connection do you make between this thirst for freedom and his love for nature?
The link is complete, between her demand to live as a woman wants, and her fight for the forest of Fontainebleau. Sand was raised in the countryside of Berrichonne, in Nohant, by her grandmother Aurore de Saxe. She is free to roam the fields with the small farmers, waking up to the theories of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, of which her grandmother is a follower. Nature is good said Rousseau! George Sand holds to this view, to the point of erecting a small altar to an imaginary god, Corambé, a sort of natural deity.
Was this love of nature common among artists of the time?
Yes, in theory the romantics see in nature a sister, a friend who seems to listen to their pain, or participate in their joys. But in fact it is a fantasy nature, very poetic and quite intellectual. Do you see Lamartine or Musset taking the shovel?
What distinguishes Sand is a very concrete access to nature. She rakes, she digs, she wheelbarrows with a "stupid passion," she says. The earth, she knows it; Sand manages his Nohant estate, 250 hectares of land.
Later she developed a passion for butterflies, mineralogy and read scientific journals. Sand becomes a specialist in botany, going so far as to dispute the classification of plants… And often she is right.
In your book by Le Pommier you make the link between this love for nature and her avant-garde feminism. Can we speak of a burgeoning eco-feminism in Sand?
First of all, for the Sands, feminism is a family affair! His great-grandmother by marriage, Madame Dupin, was a true pioneer in the 1750s. Mrs. Dupin wants to write an encyclopedia on the part of women, because she thinks Diderot's is too 'masculine'. » There she is who hires Rousseau as a simple secretary: he has to make reading sheets for her, while Mme Dupin writes 1200 pages in her own way. She advocates the marriage of priests, but also an incredible fixed-term marriage contract, which can be renewed or terminated according to the power of love…
George Sand takes over: she marries and then divorces. She even manages to regain custody of her two children and management from Nohant, a feat at the time. She finally writes to gain her independence and becomes the Sand we know. The pants, the cigar, the free love, the Republic itself? It is simply the freedom, the equality that nature gives us at birth.
You mean that with Sand it's not so much about thumbing her nose at society as it is about following her instinctâ€
All the way. If nature is good, our moose is good too, and why not follow them. Sand is thus a woman of passion, reason and intuition at the same time.
But what is the relationship with nature, with the forest?
Quite simply, if you listen to your impulses, your intuition, it is indeed thanks to nature that produced you in a certain way. Vegetable nature and human nature must therefore form a common goal: to destroy nature, forests, shrubs or waterfalls is also to destroy the basis of our freedom, that of our life.
In his 1872 text on Fontainebleau, Sand denounces the deforestation that would dry up the planet, the depletion of resources for man's urgent needs. But Sand says something else; she claims that we must save Fontainebleau because its beauty gives us "Eden as a horizon". In other words, it is a reason to live and hope, superior to the artificial pleasures created by the human genius. Sand wants to approach ecology in a sensitive way, and not just technically or scientifically.
Talking about ecology or feminism in the year 1872, is that not appropriate for that time?
The word ecology has been around since 1866, 6 years before Sand's text. As for feminism, since when do women claim to be equal to men? Millennials maybe. Sand says it in a letter to Flaubert: a woman and a man are so much alike that she does not understand why so much fuss is made. So it is certainly necessary to go beyond the word feminism for Sand: what she considers to be a complete, total, and unamputee "human being" by society. As for ecofeminism, the word did not exist then, we will have to wait for the work of Françoise d'Eaubonne in 1974.
What strikes me is that the ZADs of the 21st century affirm these two aspirations simultaneously: the end of man's domination over nature, and the end of the domination of nature, man over woman. He thus follows the path that Sand has charted through intuition, in his personal life and in his role as an activist, 150 years ago.
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Stoke Rochford Hall
Client: Stoke Rochford Management Ltd
Grade I listed, Stoke Rochford Hall was built in the 1840's to the design of the prolific Victorian architect William Burn. Latterly used as a training and conference centre the Hall unfortunately suffered a major and devastating fire in 2005, destroying the internal spaces over three storeys, from ground to roof level.
Rodney Melville and Partners were appointed as Architects to salvage and repair the building, immediately after the fire and commenced with a programme of enabling works to clear the building, rescue remains of significant fabric and stabilise the structure. A major repair contract followed, which saw the Hall restored to its former glory, with new welsh slated roofs, carved stonework, fine decorative plasterwork and oak panelling to the interiors, all modelled on rescued remains and archive information.
With the additional opportunity taken to upgrade and improve the accommodation to the upper floors, the project was achieved within an extremely tight budget and critical programme, being rewarded with the regional RICS Conservation Award for 2016. The Hall continues in use today as a hotel and conference facility.


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It's a popular saying, but while all roads no longer lead to Rome, chances are, they once did. The Romans pioneered modern road making as we know it. They replaced naturally- formed dirt tracks and pathways, with more organized, reinforced roads that not only took a more direct route, but could support the marching of armies and the movement of goods on wheeled vehicles, (even if they did rely more on horse power than horsepower). Roman roads also introduced the concept of cambers and drainage, with gutters carrying away excess rainwater, or horse waste, that fell on them.
At the peak of the Roman empire, some 400,000 km of road were created in the region, almost 25% of which was paved with stone. It was the clever planning and consistent design that led to Roman roads surviving long after the Empire itself had lost its power. Remarkably, many of the standards they established still stand.
The Romans were famous for their roads. Some Roman roads exist to this day, nearly 2000 years after they were made. One of the most famous in Italy is the Aurelia. Spanning the length of Italy, it runs from Genoa in the north west, down the coastline to Rome, then on to Reggio at the toe of the 'boot'. In Roman times, it was the perfect way to align the marching armies by foot, with the naval vessels sailing up the coast. Today, it carries much more peaceful journeys, as holiday-makers travel north and south on vacation.
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Kristina Walker (born May 9, 1996) is a Canadian rower. Walker's hometown is Wolfe Island, Ontario.

Career
In June 2021, Walker was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team in the women's four boat.

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On January 27, 2017, the Chinese horoscope will shift from the intense Year of the Monkey to the meticulous Year of the Fire Rooster. Here's what the new Fire Rooster energy will bring to the world.
Time to get #woke? The Rooster is crowing, sounding the alarm for us all to get alert and aware.
Let's be honest: What the world needs now is love, sweet love—NOT a flock of hot-tempered fowl strutting around like they rule the roost. Take heart: Although Fire Roosters may be show-offs, if we look past the plumage (as fine as it is), it's evident they're not competitive tricksters like 2016's Fire Monkey. In 2017, we'll start to play fair again, realizing that "winning" (and slinging mud) isn't worth much if it comes at the price of our pride and personal relationships.
If you were born in 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 or 2005, you could very well be born under the Chinese astrology sign of the Rooster. But if your birthday is in January or February, you'll need to confirm (here's a handy calculator) because the Chinese New Year always begins at the Aquarius new moon, the date of which changes annually.
1. Hard work will pay off—so tend to that nest egg.
Good old-fashioned hard work—with some feathery, Rooster-style flair—will rule the roost in this Chinese horoscope year. The rooster rises with the Sun, so get an earlier start to your days. Create a morning ritual and become mindful with your money. This is not the year to rush ahead without a solid plan. Good habits and regular exercise will also keep us productive during potentially uncertain times.
Beware: This may be a year of inflated egos and power trippers. Be clear about the pecking order in any joint projects, even if some people have more authority than others. If you're in charge, don't be "all squawk, no action." And watch the cutting critiques of other people in power.
The Year of the Fire Rooster is a fine time for joint ventures. Gather the flock and pool your resources. With the thrifty and financially strict Fire Rooster at the helm, there may be large cuts in government spending in order to get national debt under control. Collecting back taxes and recouping old debts may also be a strategy that is deployed with vigilance.
2. Love will get flirtatious, showy and hot.
The feisty Fire Rooster is a shameless flirt who loves attention. Let yourself be a little more flamboyant as you court the sizzling spotlight or strut through the metaphorical henhouse. As modern-day humans, let's take gender (and all its complicated roles) out of the equation. No matter your romantic preferences, titillating and tawdry exchanges (with consent, of course) can burn up the barnyard. But don't mistake Rooster swagger for the real deal. Sometimes, a little tempting and teasing is just for fun, so enjoy a little "cage-free" fun for it for what it is.
3. Flamboyant fashion will be a trend.
Break out the feathers, headdresses and showboating style! The preening Rooster loves to be noticed. Mega-entertainers Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears were all born under the Chinese horoscope sign of the Rooster. A little Vegas-style glitz (sequined bodysuit, anyone?) or a return to the 1970s (think: Superfly-inspired chic with bellbottoms, body-con button downs with big collars and wild patterns) could return with the colorful Rooster.
4. The role of men will get a much-needed upgrade.
With 2016's Monkey-minded misogyny fading in our rearview mirrors (fingers crossed!), you may feel some mixed emotions about 2017 being the Year of the Fire Rooster. And while the barnyard king can be a bit cocky, he does take care of his hens. In 2017, the fight for gender equality will wage on—and it won't just come from women. We expect to hear more men and non-binary people standing up for women's rights—and even embracing the feminist label.
On the world stage, 2017 could bring more swagger from governments who puff themselves up to look strong. Global leaders must be careful not to get swept into petty "cockfights," while also being strategic and focused on details. Homeland security will be a big issue for many countries: Gotta keep the coop safe! If unchecked however, this could bring another wave of xenophobia. We'll have to strive harder to keep open dialogues in 2017, instead of continuing to polarize across racial, philosophical, gender and class lines.
5. Health and wellness will continue to be thriving issues.
And are you caring for your body well? The fastidious, Virgo influence of the Rooster helps us integrate wellness as part of our regular routines. Find a gym or set one up at home—and make sure to move every day. Schedule your checkups, and find a doctor who actually listens to you and wants to help you discover any underlying chronic health issues.
Preventative medicine like massage, acupuncture and a vitamin-rich diet is the smartest prescription in 2017. Clean eating gets another boost from the Rooster year, and with the fire element afoot, the menu will likely include more spices (turmeric, anyone?) and cooked foods, along with the raw juices and smoothies. Results won't come overnight this year, but by putting healthy practices in place, we'll be crowing AND glowing by the time 2017 is through.
Read all about the Year of the Rooster and what 2017 will hold for your sign in The AstroTwins' 2017 Planetary Planner—on sale now!


Welcome to wattEV2buy's report for China EV sales in June 2018. We look at the Top brands and models, the gainers and losers and how the battle between battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technologies play out.
Chinese EV Sales nearly increased 74% on a year to year basis but was weaker at nearly 72,000 units than the 92,000 in May.
The BAIC retained the Top spot but with its compact SUV the BAIC EX series. Sales for the BAIC EC180/200 dropped 99%, but this can be ascribed to the imminent launch of the follow up the BAIC EC3.
Significant this month is the much broader distribution of EV sales across all models. It is also noteworthy that for the first time in many months that there is no AO class EV in the Top 3 EVs in China.
A total of around 51,000 pure electric (BEV) and some 21,000 plug-in hybrid models were sold in June 2018.


I see questions regarding vaccinations during pregnancy all the time. I'm also a pharmacist trained to provide all standard immunizations. From both my role as a pharmacist and as a mom, I know that doctors recommend vaccinations but often provide very little information. There is also a lot of misinformation floating around about the safety of vaccinations.
Here I'm going to answer the common questions about vaccinations in pregnancy.
Q: Should I get a flu shot during pregnancy?
A: The flu shot is recommended every year regardless of whether or not you are pregnant. If you happen to be pregnant at the time you would normally get the flu shot, then it's important to get it because your immune system isn't as strong during pregnancy. However, you should only get the injection (not the nasal version) because the injection is a killed vaccine whereas the nasal version is live.
Q: What is the chance the flu shot will give me the flu?
A: There is a 0% chance you will get the flu from the flu shot. The injection is a killed vaccine which means it is absolutely impossible for the virus to multiply. There are no zombie viruses (although that would make for a good horror movie). What you might get (and why people often say the shot gives them the flu) includes a sore arm and a mild fever. If these occur, they can be treated with Tylenol. These are signs that your body is mounting a defense against the virus (which is a good thing). Tylenol can help if the symptoms are bothersome, but they will go away in a couple of days regardless of whether you treat them.
A: How well the flu shot works varies from year to year. The flu is a virus and viruses mutate to prevent detection by the body. Therefore, the flu virus looks a little different each year. These different versions of the virus are called strains. Each winter/spring the CDC tries to determine what strains of the virus are going to be present for the coming flu season. The flu vaccine contains the 4 strains that are predicted to be the most problematic. The efficacy of the vaccine is based on how well the researchers guessed when determining the strains.
It's also important to note that the flu vaccine is for the respiratory flu, not the stomach flu. The stomach flu may make you miserable for a few days, but it isn't going to kill anyone. The respiratory flu, on the other hand, is extremely dangerous for the elderly and babies to get.
Q: Will the flu shot hurt my baby?
A: The flu shot will actually help your baby. While you are pregnant, the antibodies (the cells that are designed to attack specific viruses) are transferred to your baby. Once your baby is born, the antibodies will last for a few months. Therefore, by getting vaccinated you provide protection for your baby until they are old enough to get vaccinated.
Q: I got the flu shot last year, why do I need it again?
A: The strains that cause the flu change each year which means the vaccine has to change each year. Therefore, you need to get the current vaccine to be protected from the current year's strains.
Now let's move onto the Tdap vaccine.
A: Tdap is a combination that stands for tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis. The main reason you are getting this vaccine is for the acellular pertussis component. This is just a fancy name for whooping cough. The whooping cough vaccine only comes in combination with tetanus and diphtheria. You can't get it alone.
Q: Do I need a Tdap vaccination during pregnancy?
A: Yes. It is recommended that a pregnant woman get the Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of every pregnancy.
Q: Why do I need this vaccine?
A: Whooping cough is annoying for healthy adults, but it's not life-threatening. However, infants die every year from whooping cough. Sometimes they develop a really bad cough, but other times they turn blue and stop breathing. A baby that develops whooping cough will often have to be admitted to the hospital for treatment, and the younger the baby is, the more likely it is that serious complications will occur.
Q: Will I get sick from the vaccine?
A: Tdap is a killed vaccine. Therefore, like the flu shot, it is impossible for the virus to come alive and replicate. You may get a sore arm from the vaccine, but this will go away within a couple days. If it's bothersome, you can treat it with Tylenol.
Q: If I have two pregnancies close together, do I have to get the Tdap vaccine during both?
A: The benefits of passing the antibodies onto your baby are significant enough that it's recommended for you to get the vaccine during the third trimester of every pregnancy regardless of how close together they are.
Now for some general vaccine questions.
Q: Are there any vaccinations that I should not get while pregnant?
A: During pregnancy, you should not receive any live vaccines. The live vaccines include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox), Herpes Zoster and oral typhoid vaccine. These fore vaccines are live which means that there is a tiny chance that they could cause the illness (compared to the other vaccines where it is completely impossible).
Q: Do I need to get any other vaccinations while pregnant?
A: There aren't any other vaccinations that are recommended for all pregnant woman. However, if there are other vaccinations that you are due for based on your vaccination schedule, you can get these (just not the live ones mentioned above).
Q: Do people that come visit the baby need to be vaccinated?
A: This is your choice as the parent. Personally, I required all people that were coming to stay with us during the first six months have a flu shot and Tdap vaccination. My suggestion is to require flu shot and Tdap for everyone that will be spending a significant amount of time holding your baby during the first few months. By surrounding your baby with people that are vaccinated, you are creating herd immunity. Herd immunity refers to surrounding an individual that can't be vaccinated, such as a newborn, with people that are vaccinated which prevents transmission of the virus.


The No. 1 spot within the Official World Golf Rankings is up for grabs after each No. 1 Dustin Johnson and No. 2 Justin Thomas missed the lower on the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie.
Johnson grew to become the primary world No. 1 to overlook the lower at The Open since Luke Donald in 2011. It is DJ's first missed lower at The Open since his first look in 2009, however it follows at T54 in 2017 and T49 in 2015 with a T9 in between at Royal Troon in 2016. For Thomas, The Open has not been sort. In three appearances, he has two missed cuts and posted a T53 end.
Johnson and Thomas each lacking the lower opens the door for another person to take the No. 1 spot on this planet rankings. In line with the Golf Channel, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm can all attain No. 1 with a victory this week at Carnoustie.
Justin Thomas (+four): A disappointing pattern for JT continues. After enjoying properly within the first spherical of The Open, he has adopted it up with less-than-stellar performances in spherical two by means of 4. This was additionally Thomas' first missed lower since The Open final yr at Royal Birkdale.
Sergio Garcia (+four): Talking of disappointing tendencies, how about 4 straight missed cuts at majors for Garcia? The 2017 Masters champion had an enormous breakthrough at Augusta Nationwide, acquired married and have become a father all in a 12-month span. In some ways, life is nearly as good as its ever been for Garcia, it is simply that on-the-course success in majors hasn't been part of this in any other case blissful honeymoon interval.
Jon Rahm (+5): A well-liked choose for a lot of to play properly right here at Carnoustie, Rahm fired a 78 on Friday that was low-lighted by three double-bogeys and three bogeys. Enjoying with Rickie Fowler, Rahm seemed like he too was going to be making transfer up the leaderboard with birdies on 1 and three however issues shortly fell aside for the gifted Spaniard.
Dustin Johnson (+6): Johnson performed properly for many of his time on the course, however the troublesome closing stretch of 16-17-18 price him six strokes. Anticipating all pars on one of many hardest finales in The Open rotation is somewhat a lot even for DJ, however enjoying them even three strokes higher would have him hanging round for the weekend motion.
Ian Poulter (+12): Poulter has three top-10 finishes at The Open going again to 2008, however he is missed the lower now in three of his final 4 begins at this main after ending T14 final yr at Birkdale.
Brandt Snedeker (+12): There was not a single birdie on the cardboard throughout Sneds' spherical of 78 on Tuesday. He could not discover the golf green off the tee and by no means actually set himself to make any scores after beginning the day simply two strokes off of what can be the eventual lower line.


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Confederate Military History is a 12-volume series of books written and/or edited by former Confederate Brigadier General Clement A. Evans that deals with specific topics related to the military personalities, places, battles, and campaigns in various Southern United States states, including those of the Confederacy.

The books were first published in 1899 in Atlanta, Georgia, by Confederate Publishing Company. The original title was Confederate Military History: A Library of Confederate States History, written by distinguished men of the South. Several reprint editions exist, with varying numbers of volumes.

Volumes
 Volume I - Secession and Civil History of the Confederate States
 Civil History of the Confederate States by Brigadier General Clement Evans
 Volume II - Maryland by Brigadier General Bradley Johnson and West Virginia by Colonel Robert White
 Volume III - Virginia by Major Jedediah Hotchkiss
 Volume IV - North Carolina by Daniel Harvey Hill Jr.
 Volume V - South Carolina by Brigadier General Ellison Capers
 Volume VI - Georgia by Joseph Derry
 Volume VII - Alabama by Lieutenant General Joseph Wheeler and Mississippi by Colonel Charles Hooker
 Volume VIII - Tennessee by Lieutenant Colonel James Porter
 Volume IX - Kentucky by Colonel J Stoddard Johnston and Missouri by Colonel John C. Moore
 Volume X - Louisiana by John Dimitry and Arkansas by Colonel John M. Harrell
 Volume XI - Texas by Colonel Oran Roberts and Florida by Colonel John Dickison
 Volume XII - Military and Post War History
 Confederate States Navy by Captain William Parker

See also
 Bibliography of the American Civil War

References

External links

 Volumes 1-12 Online at Hathi Trust Digital Library
 WorldCat Library Search

1899 non-fiction books
History books about the American Civil War
Military history of the Confederate States of America


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Thanks for posting the file (I used FreeCAD to open the model.) It looks great!
So far so good on my jetpack print. Printed in PETG. Used about 2 full rolls of 1kg filament so it's super light. Coated the entire thing in XTC-3D, along with some reinforcing fiberglass resin on the inside seems for strength. Very pleased with how it turned out. Thanks RafalFett for the files.
Thanks for posting that image, lancer! It looks great!
Thought I would share a few images of my EE-3 I finished up over the holidays. I think it turned out really well.
Hey RafalFett! Very new to the forums and the group! I am part of the 501st - TK16487 and have been MIA for personal reason but getting back into it. Starting the year off with a boba build and want to first saw WOW awesome work on your 3D models and thanks for sharing!!! hat is tipped sir! Im going through everything and just wondering if you still have gauntlets in the works? thanks again!!
Also what type of plastic is everyone printing these files with?
Thanks a lot for those images! The blaster came out great!
Thanks a lot for the nice words, Tommy! Sadly no gauntlets for now, but it is on my to-do list.
I have been using ASB. I just like working with it better than PLA.
I print exclusively in PETG. I love it.
Hey Rafal-- I'm assuming it's your shop on Shapeways I'm looking at... just curious, how easy would it be to isolate a few of the gun parts other than the greeblies to solo print. I'm fixing up a resin kit and need a new trigger/trigger guard, and hammer.
Already planning to get the stock greeblies and Phantom parts.
Yes, the Rafal Works shop from Shapeways is run by me. If I'm reading right, you want me to separate some gun parts so you can 3D print them? I ask this because most of my models are free to download for personal use, but if you don't know how to separate the parts and/or don't have a 3D printer, I can separate those for you, in which case the model will not be downloadable.
Here's the link of the separated model ==> Webley Flaregun Trigger, Trigger Guard & Hammer by rafalworks on Shapeways.
Most of the files that are not for download are custom requests and the rest are just parts that are separated from the bulk file, which is downloadable. The Webley trigger and hammer file was separated from the rest of the parts as per the client's request, while the hollow jetpack rocket file was modified to fit another client's needs. The downloadable files have all the parts and pieces you need to print. Also don't forget that these are for personal use only.
Brilliant thank you very much really appreciate that. Just wanted to make sure that I was downloading it right.
Downloaded, separated, printed, SANDED and FILLED and SANDED and built/painted/finished this awhile back, but I don't come here often, I'm at the RPF pretty much exclusively.
Only real parts are the scope, scope rings, flash tube (Synchronar, and I know it's not the correct orientation), screws, springs, wire, sling swivels and rings (copper wire I formed into rings), and of course the sling. Once listed, that sounds like a lot of non-printed parts! This took a TON of work (separating all the parts and setting them up for printing, printing, then the finishing obviously took the longest), and it paid off!
So anyway, I just HAD to thank you Rafal, for all your WONDERFUL models!!
Most folks can't tell it's a print, the only real giveaway at first glance is the grip checkering. Not sure if that can be improved upon, but I still think it looks GREAT and you did one heck of a job modelling this, sir!
And here's some older pics of it. I had to repaint the stock, because originally it was too dark. It was my first time trying to simulate wood grain. I still think it's too dark, I just don't know when to stop with the brown washes!
And then these here are after I redid the stock's paint, before I put the greeblies back on.
EDIT: Somewhere in there I found a set of "Tall Feet" scope rings, originally I had the short feet on there, and I modified the mounting block model to make the scope sit a bit higher, and give the feet/claws a little more "meat" to grab onto. I think I've still got some modified blocks on there in the most recent incarnation. Pretty sure that's the only model of yours that I changed at all.
Now that is a great EE-3 blaster! You did a great job! It is rewarding to see something you modeled without seeing or touching the real part (all my models were done using images or templates of the originals, except the Panorama hand telescope, which i own) coming to life using a 3D printer and lots of love and dedication.
Hey Raf! Beautiful work! I may have missed it somewhere in the thread, and apologize if I did, but the last part I need is the AM Ariel Plug file. I saw that I could get the set on Shapeways, and that the full EE-3 was on 3D Warehouse, but couldn't find *just* the plugs.
It also could be that you just want to sell those prints rather than provide the file, and that's cool too!
All you need is posted on Shapeways or 3D Warehouse, but on some models you'll need to separate the parts manually so you can 3D print them individually.


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Shutter Revolution isn't your average, run of the mill factory that only makes specific items. We are a union of artisans that craft elaborate creations for just about any project. Below is just one of the many custom projects that we have accomplished.
Custom Built Louvered Shuttered Faux Window Panels and Custom Built Wooden Accent Faux Door Panels.
CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center in Kinston, North Carolina.
The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center showcases the North Carolina's largest historic artifact and state of the art exhibits. The remains of the CSS Neuse and the associated artifacts were relocated to a fully enclosed and climate controlled facility at 100 N. Queen Street on June 23, 2012. After years of planning and hard work the museum held its grand opening on March 7, 2015.
Want To Know More About The CSS Neuse?
The CSS Neuse was a Confederate gunboat. Work began in October of 1862 on the bank across the Neuse River (her namesake) from the small village of Whitehall, North Carolina (present day Seven Springs). The hull of the gunboat was 158 feet (48 m) long by 34 feet (10 m) wide, and she was constructed mostly of locally abundant pine, with some 4 inches (100 mm) of oak used as sturdy backing for her 4-inch-thick (100 mm) wrought iron armor. Many delays in construction were incurred by a lack of available materials, mostly the iron plate for her armored casemate and deck; her deck armor was finally left off so the ironclad could be completed and put in service. Due to continuing iron plate shortages, Neuse became the first of several Southern ironclads built with unarmored decks. This situation was compounded by the Confederate Army exercising priority over the Navy in the use of the South's inadequate railroad system for transporting vital war material.
Launched in November 1863 while still needing fitting out, Neuse finally got up steam in April 1864 for duty on the inland waters of North Carolina as part of the force under Commander R. F. Pinkney, CSN. Shortly thereafter, the ironclad grounded off Kinston due to her mostly inexperienced crew, which had been conscripted from the Confederate Army; she remained fast in the mud for almost a month until finally being refloated. After that, due to a lack of available Confederate Army shore support, she never left the river area around Kinston, serving instead as a floating ironclad fortification. In March 1865, with Kinston under siege by Union forces, gunpowder trails were laid down which led to a cache of explosives placed in her bow; the crew then lit fires astern and amidships, and she was destroyed a short time later by fire, then a bow explosion. Neuse burned to just below her waterline and then sank into the river mud preventing capture by the rapidly advancing Union Army forces, commanded by Major General John M. Schofield. At some point following the war, her sunken hulk, lying in shallow river water and mud, was salvaged of its valuable metals: cannon, carriages and their fittings, anchors, iron ram, casemate armor, both propellers and their shafts, and her steam power plant. Whatever bits and pieces remained, including her projectiles, lay undisturbed in and around the wreck until Neuse was raised nearly a century later.
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There were also large, expansive door areas that needed to be protected and covered. So we created arched top, faux door panels with framed, diagonal slats to give the areas an attractive look with maximum protection. The doors were made of Extira Board with a painted black finish. The doors also included hidden, drain panels behind them to help channel the water during rain.
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