Who knew navigating a bathroom could be so frustrating and potentially unsafe. Well, I did, at least I thought so until I had my own experiences in 2017 and into 2018. Below, I outline the challenges and solutions I found, even if it was a little later than I needed. Keep in mind I was a fall risk due to balance, coordination and strength issues. I also struggled, significantly, to rise.
Brushing Teeth - the safety here was my fear of tooth decay, in addition simply to wanting to feel better after brushing. However, I had a hard time holding and controlling my toothbrush. I needed a bigger handle and something to help me do a better job of the brushing process. I found this in Dr. Plotka's travel toothbrush to be my new best friend because its silver flossing bristles helped me keep my teeth clean and the bigger handle helped me actually be able to attempt to brush my own teeth. As my health improved and my hand strength and coordination improved, I switched over to the regular toothbrush and its chunky handle.
Bathing - Even though I wanted to soak my aching muscles in a bath and feared falling while standing in a shower, I simply could not safely get to a standing position after a bath. The paralysis of my lower legs and feet combined with my lack of strength made me fear falling in the tub, as well. Although I tried holding onto everything, nothing helped. Perhaps a grab bar would have helped, but I simply switched to showering, especially since lifting my feet to get into a bath was also a challenge and I have a walk in shower.
The first think I did was purchase an anti-slip bath/shower mat at Ross.
Just like brushing my teeth, washing my hair was also a challenge. In addition, I had to hold onto the shower wall, especially when closing my eyes. I didn't realize there were suction cup safety bars until after my condition began to improved. Had I know, I would have gotten one.
I also found Palmer's Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner which allowed me to pump the product into my hand (I couldn't lift bottles) and wash it out of my thick hair without worrying about getting all of the suds out.
A wet washcloth was too heavy and I was likely to drop it, creating the risk of a fall if I tried to bend down to pick it up. So, I used exfoliating bath gloves to wash, instead.
Opening Tops - Any top... to moisturizer, toothpaste, supplements/medication was impossible for me to open without help from my family. I finally found a foam jar opener and left it in the bathroom so I could open the tops myself.
Getting Up - Whether it is up and over the side of a bathtub or up from a toilet, I needed something to hold on and pull or push myself up. The only help I had came from my husband and the toilet paper holder - which surprisingly held up. But, there are grab bars and poles available to help those with long term needs; or for when you are alone.
The reason why I share all of this personal information is because when I needed solutions to my functional limitations and challenges, I was laser focused on the task at hand and then getting to a safe place to rest from the fatigue of the effort. The solutions I did use, were things I had already seen or knew about. It wasn't until I began to improve and I had plenty of time sitting on my sofa with my feet up and my laptop that I really started looking for tools that could help those facing similar situations.
One risk to healthy children and families, as I've seen in my own circle of friends, has been marijuana use at a young age. While some don't experience adverse symptoms, others seem to be more prone to troubles and the triggering of health and safety situations. In addition, hospital ERs do get some number of patients; including new consistently heavy smokers, with cannabinoid hyperemesis - vomiting due to heavy marijuana use.
about Marijuana. My belief is that it is an excellent resource for anyone considering marijuana use. Perhaps they won't experience any of the ugly, but at least they will be more informed and hopefully recognize adverse effects before dreams, goals and ambitions are crushed and/or their overall health is impacted.
...and, the question of can marijuana kill you is explored!
The data, graphics and information provided in simple language make it easy for readers to understand identify the action needed. In the end, it is up to each person to make our best choices for health and wellness... and avoid our high life from becoming real life.
A while back I wrote an article on why patient portals aren't being used. It was written while I was in a fatigued frenzy as a patient trying to find a diagnosis. Since then, I continue to experience the healthcare system and identify opportunities to improve communications with patients. My most recent recommendation to home health organizations is to actually get a portal so patients can confirm treatment dates. To practices who have a portal with forms to be completed prior to a procedure being scheduled, make sure they are the most current version and the save function actually works; to avoid wasted time and rework.
Patient portals and the functionality they offer have the potential to increase access to service, improve convenience and more effectively engage patients and consumers. They can also increase efficiencies for both patients and their providers.
It is for these reasons that most providers, payers and technology vendors have at least considered offering patients and consumers access to these online tools. Unfortunately, some of those who have adopted patient portals complain that they have made the investment, only to realize low adoption and utilization rates.
So, why might patients not be using your patient portal?
Many patients — especially those with low health or tech literacy rates — may have heard of your portal, but don't understand the benefits to them individually. Or perhaps, there are barriers to them acting to gain access; such as believing they aren't tech savvy enough or simply not having the motivation to change old habits.
Aside from providing access to a platform, the provider/payor/vendor also needs to invest in strategies that facilitate user education, training and adoption. In some cases, this requires turning to family caregivers who need access themselves in support of the patient, or who can help them learn and navigate the most relevant areas to them personally.
A recent Black Book Research poll found that 96 percent of patients report leaving their doctor's office with limited knowledge of how to use the patient portal. Of the 40 percent who attempted to use the software in 2016, 83 percent said it was too complicated. For benchmarking purposes, this means only 7 percent of patients found the portal simple enough to use.
Is there statement that reassures patients of the portal's security measures and privacy safeguards?
If there is a delay in when test results or reports are released to patients, is that clearly communicated?
Can patients complete routine questionnaires online and make periodic updates to their information?
Would an online appointment summary of key findings and/or follow-up add value for patients who don't remember everything the physician tells them during the encounter?
Is it easy for patients to see summaries, reports and results and forward them to other providers on their care team?
Are engaging tools and resources available to guide patients on self-management activities, such as suggested apps, medical device options/recommendations or multimedia educational content?
Can patients message both administrative and clinical staff to avoid frustrating call trees and phone tag?
Can users securely upload documents to attach to their messages or add to their medical record?
your patient want to upload data, such as glucose levels, daily weights or information from wearable sensors for trending and alerts to both the provider and patient when some intervention is needed.
Patients have become accustomed to this technology in other areas of their lives, such as retail, banking, travel and general communications. They expect it from their entire healthcare network, starting with their providers and payors of care.
I found my way to a physician who specializes in neuromuscular disease, but have been focused on my treatment to give thought to exactly what the specialty does. I did, at least, recognize that neuromuscular relates to both the nervous and muscle systems. This is a little out of character given my long career working in hospital administration, including a few roles a medical staff coordinator.
Several people on my Facebook groups see neurologists for their treatment and one person responded to a comment asking me what a neuromuscular specialist is/does exactly. Hummm, I didn't have an answer, so I turned to Dr. Google once again and found a great article on the role of neuromuscular medicine and physiatry in the management of neuromuscular disease. It is written primarily for healthcare professionals, but has good information and insight for patients and their caregivers. It is worth reading in its entirety if you or someone you care for has a neuromuscular disease.... but here are some highlights.
Estimated total prevalence of the most common neuromusculars disease in the US is 500,000.
Add in all forms of acquired neuromuscular disease and the prevalence exceeds 4 million.
What are examples of the disease?


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Q: Why does this recursive pattern guard not work? I have the following list:
lst = {
    "str 1,1",
    {"str 1,2,1", "str 1,2,2"},
    {
        (* Inner list 1 *)
        {"str 2,1", {"str 2,2,1"}, {{"str 3,1", {"str 3,2,1", "str 3,2,2"}, {}}}},
        (* Inner list 2 *)
        {"str 4,1", {"str 4,2,1"}, {{"str 5,1", {"str 5,2,1", "str 5,2,2"}, {"str 5,3"}}}},
        (* Inner list 3 *)
        {"str 6,1", {"str 6,2,1", "str 6,2,2"}, {}}
    }
};

The list lst is a three-element list, and is intended to have the following structure: the first element is a string; the second element is a list of strings, possibly empty; the third element is either the empty list, or a list of strings, or a list whose members have the same recursive structure as lst.
I have constructed the following pattern guard for lst:
ptn = {_String, {___String}, {___String} | (a_ /; MatchQ[a, {ptn..}])};

This guard works when the third element of lst contains any one of the three inner lists shown.  It also works when the third element of lst contains Inner list 1 and Inner list 3, or Inner list 2 and Inner list 3, but not when it contains Inner list 1 and Inner list 2.
Can you please correct the pattern guard?

A: Recursive patterns are tricky. I suggest you to browse this site for different approaches.
In the current case you have to include patterns to match both ptn and lists of ptn:
ptn = {_String, {___String}, {___String} |
          (a_ /; MatchQ[a, ptn ..]) | (a_ /; And @@ (MatchQ[#, ptn ..] & /@ a))};

MatchQ[lst, ptn]
(* True *)

MatchQ[{"a", {}, {}}, ptn]
(* True *)

MatchQ[{"a", {"b"}}, ptn]
(* False *)

l = {u, {u, {v, {u, {u, v}}}}} /.
                              u -> Sequence @@ {"a", {"b"}} /. v -> {"a", {"b"}, {"c"}}
(* {"a", {"b"}, {"a", {"b"}, {{"a", {"b"}, {"c"}}, {"a", {"b"}, {"a", {"b"},
   {"a", {"b"}, {"c"}}}}}}} *)

MatchQ[l, ptn]
(* True *)

A: For the second time I shall recommend that you adopt a different method to recursive patterns.  This method has demonstrable advantages of efficiency, brevity and evaluation control.
The needed code:
test[{_String, {___String}, {___String} | _?test | {__?test}}] = True;

_test = False;

Borrowing belisarius's examples for testing:
lst            // test
{"a", {}, {} } // test
{"a", {"b"}}   // test

l = {u, {u, {v, {u, {u, v}}}}} /. u -> Sequence["a", {"b"}] /.
   v -> {"a", {"b"}, {"c"}};

l // test

True

True

False

True

As explained before converting this predicate function test into a pattern is as simple as _?test:
MatchQ[lst, _?test]  (* True *)

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Бифора лучистая, или Двойчатка лучистая () — вид однолетних травянистых растений рода Бифора семейства Зонтичные.

Распространение и экология

Произрастает в Средиземноморье, Малой Азии, Иране, Крыму, Причерноморье, на Кавказе, как заносное — в Средней Европе и Северной Америке.

Теплолюбивое растение. Любит азотсодержащую, щелочную (солонцеватую) почву.

Ботаническое описание

Однолетнее травянистое растение высотой 10—25 см, редко до 60 см, с тонким веретеновидным корнем.

Стебель простой, голый, гранисто—бороздчатый, почти от основания ветвистый, на узлах слегка коленчато-изогнутый.

Листья также голые, дважды-трижды перисто-рассечённые, верхние — сидячие с небольшими плоскими влагалищами и с нитевидными или волосовидными дольками, нижние листья черешковые с линейными, острыми, цельнокрайными долями. Черешки листьев цилиндрические и сверху желобчатые.

Соцветие — сложный зонтик. Зонтики с 3—8 тонкими голыми до 2,5 см длины лучами, обертка отсутствует или она однолистная. Зонтички 7—9 цветковые, краевые цветки обоеполые, увеличенные, внутренние — тычиночные, более мелкие, лепестки белые, оберточки односторонние с 2—3 шиловидно-нитевидными листочками.

Плоды как при основании, так и на верхушке выемчатые, похожие на два спаянных боком шарика, зеленовато—коричневые с тёмно—коричневыми полосами, покрыты мелкими, ровными бородавочками, 3 мм длиной, 6 мм шириной. Семена бледно—жёлтые, 2,5 мм длиной, 2 мм шириной, прорастают с глубины не более 12 см.

Цветёт в мае-июне. Плоды созревают в июне-июле.

Химический состав растительного сырья
Растение содержит высший алифатический углеводород житатриаконтан, полиацетиленовые соединения, эфирное масло, флавоноиды (кверцетин, кемпферол). В плодах обнаружен флавоноид рутинозид, в составе которого петрозелиновая, пальмитиновая, стеариновая, олеиновая, линолевая и линоленовая кислоты.

Применение
Применяются местным населением как пряная приправа к пище, листья — как острый салат.

Настой листьев пьют при гепатите, наружно свежие листья используют при нарывах и болезнях кожи.

Засоряет, главным образом, яровые посевы. Является специфическим засорителем кориандра, от плодов которого практически не отделяется, примесью своих плодов портит качество получаемого из кориандра эфирного масла. Защитные мероприятия — тщательная основная и предпосевная обработки почвы.

Примечания

Литература

Зонтичные
Флора Евразии

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Davy Jones, George Harrison and Elvis Presley's items go up for bid May 15-16.
Elvis Presley's tour bus, George Harrison's guitar, and items from The Life and Career of The Monkees' Davy Jones, go up for auction at The Hard Rock Cafe in New York City May 15-16.
Michael Jackson's glove, an American flag tank top worn by Madonna and a black crown worn by Beyonce in her "Haunted" music video will also go on the block at the iconic Hard Rock.
The 1976 Crusader MCI bus emblazoned with the TCB, or "Taking Care of Business" logo, is accompanied by original paperwork from Presley's purchase. Tour the interior of the bus HERE.
Harrison's Mastersound, a Maton electric guitar, is another of sale's premier items and could fetch much as $600,000. He played the Australian-made guitar in 1963 throughout the United Kingdom and at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
As for Jackson, in addition to the glove, fans of the "King of Pop" will be able to purchase his hat and sunglasses. In total the rock memorabilia could bring an estimated $4 million. Other items, including an Eric Clapton vintage Les Paul, can be previewed HERE.


April 23, 2018 – American Journal Experts (AJE), provider of author services to researchers worldwide, is proud to announce the promotion of three longtime employees to executive positions.
Sarah Taylor, PhD, has been promoted to General Manager of American Journal Experts (AJE). She will have the primary responsibility of converting vision into execution across the company and all teams. She joined the company in 2010 and quickly rose to several supervisory and management positions. Dr. Taylor was most recently the Vice President of Operations. She received her PhD in Vascular Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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On September 16, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported: "In the building of the Ministry, the Tajik side was given a note of protest regarding the illegal and destructive actions of the Tajik side. The Kyrgyz side noted that on September 16, 2022, violating all previously reached […]
Central Asia / News Watch / Side Feature
From the Book, Introduction to the Tafseer of the Quran, by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Eminent Jurist and Statesman, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah: (وَالْوَالِدَاتُ يُرْضِعْنَ أَوْلاَدَهُنَّ حَوْلَيْنِ كَامِلَيْنِ لِمَنْ أَرَادَ أَن يُتِمَّ الرَّضَاعَةَ وَعلَى الْمَوْلُودِ لَهُ رِزْقُهُنَّ وَكِسْوَتُهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ لاَ تُكَلَّفُ نَفْسٌ إِلاَّ وُسْعَهَا لاَ تُضَآرَّ وَالِدَةٌ بِوَلَدِهَا وَلاَ مَوْلُودٌ لَّهُ بِوَلَدِهِ […]
The Saada Agricultural Cooperative Association in Yemen A Violation of the Rulings of Islam and a Revival of the Idea of Cooperatives
Published by Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir in Wilayah Yemen
Although nearly two months have passed since the inauguration of the multi-purpose Fruits of Saada Agricultural Cooperative Association, registration is still open to this day at the rate of ten thousand per share. Therefore, we must clarify the reality of those associations that are in violation of the rulings of the noble Sharia, and in […]
A Response to the Anti-Hijab Protests in Iran
Published by Dr. Nazreen Nawaz
The following are some important points regarding the current events in Iran following the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini who was reportedly killed whilst in the custody of the regime's police force, due to not wearing the Hijab properly.
"So do not fear them; fear Me if you are ˹true˺ believers." [Quran 3:175]
فلا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ "So do not fear them; fear Me if you are ˹true˺ believers." [Quran 3:175] Muslims and non-Muslims alike cringed at the desperate plea for acceptance on display in a central London mosque this week. The press was invited to watch Muslim children forced to sing the British national anthem, […]
Hizb ut Tahrir Wilayah Sudan: Press Report 19/09/2022
Published by Delegate to the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir in the Wilayah of Sudan
A continuation of the public events held by Hizb ut Tahrir / Wilayah Sudan in the various districts and regions of the country to create an informed public opinion of the provisions of Islam and its solutions related to the various systems of life, which dealt with the crisis of governance and the initiatives proposed […]
The Sandwich Generation Phenomenon, Miserable Life under Capitalism
Published by Dr. Fika Komara
More than 50 million Indonesians of productive age belong to the "sandwich" generation. They are under the economic burden of having to support their children and at the same time support the needs of the generation above them. The portrait of the Indonesian sandwich generation was captured in a Kompas Research and Development poll on […]
The Transgender Protection Act is an Attack on Islam and Its Family Values. The Rulers of Pakistan, Are Slaves to the West, Seeking to Destroy Our New Generation
On 5 September 2022, Pakistan's Senator Mushtaq Ahmad presented the bill for amendments in the Transgender Protection Act to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights. During the meeting, Senator Mushtaq Ahmad, said that, "Transgender is an American term, it has no place in Islam, and the legislation regarding the transgender community is against Quran […]
Islam's Rulings Regarding Gender, Ambiguous Gender, Transgender and Transsexual
Published by Musab Umair
Introduction: Debate over Transgender Protection in the Muslim World On 5 September 2022, Pakistan's Senator Mushtaq Ahmad presented the bill for amendments in the Transgender Protection Act, 2018, to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights. During the meeting, Senator Mushtaq Ahmad, said that, "Transgender is an American term, it has no place in Islam, […]
Democratic Systems Coexist with Problems and Crises and Do Not Solve Them
Published by Media Department of Hizb ut Tahrir in Wilayah Kuwait
A royal decree was issued to dissolve the National Assembly and call again for elections. This scene has been repeated in Kuwait for decades. After the situation worsens between the two authorities, followed by parliamentary and popular tensions, and a political blockage that leads to disruption of the work of the Council and the government. […]
Analysis / Featured / Middle East / Side Feature
Hasina Finalized the Bilateral Defense Cooperation with Mushrik State-India which is a betrayal against the Muslims and Islam
Soliciting for such Military Cooperation is a Clear Violation of our Prophet's (saw) Warning: «لَا تَسْتَضِيئُوا بِنَارِ الْمُشْرِكِينَ» "Do not Seek Light from the Fire of the Polytheists"

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The 17th Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence celebrate best practice across the world of museums, galleries, cultural and heritage visitor attractions, attracting hundreds of entries which battle it out to win one of 14 prestigious awards.
The Museums + Heritage Awards are judged by a panel of the sector's leading lights who are united in their quest to seek out the very best of the best.
To find out more about the categories, the entry criteria and to enter, explore the award categories below. Alternatively, take a look at our general How To Enter page.
This award will be given to the most innovative and impactful partnership project/programme. At least one heritage site and one or more additional partners (which may be non heritage organisations) must be involved.
This category is open to museums, galleries and heritage attractions outside of the UK with projects totaling more than £1M.
This award will be given for the most effective public marketing campaign for a temporary/permanent exhibition or an overall heritage attraction.
This award focuses on connecting people with objects/collections. The entry must demonstrate how tech has been used to enrich visitor experience.
This award will highlight the quality of work undertaken on restoration and conservation projects within the UK.


The Bulls make their way out the tunnel for a game at UB Stadium. Buffalo is on the road this week to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas.
UB football is no longer undefeated, losing its first game to the Army Black Knights 42-13 this past Saturday. Buffalo will now look to bounce back this week when the team heads to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas.
This marks the Bulls (4-1, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) first road conference game of the season, having beaten the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-3, 0-2 MAC) 35-28 on Sept. 15. The Bulls have the talent to have a quick turnaround. If the Bulls win on Saturday, they will have established the team as one of the best in the MAC this season.
If Buffalo has one positive take away from the Army game at UB Stadium, it was the continued consistency from junior Tyree Jackson and the offensive line. Though Jackson had a completion rate of 42 percent, he still threw no interceptions . The offensive line continued to not allow a single sack being, with Jackson not being sacked all season. Against a Chippewas (1-4, 0-1 MAC) team that has struggled against strong offensive units this season, expect the Bulls' passing game to be much more effective this week. Chippewas junior Tommy Lazzaro has looked solid in his last three outings, but there is no indication that Central Michigan will be able to keep up with the Bulls.
Buffalo's rushing game went from looking at its best this season to its worst in the Army game. Just one week after freshman Jaret Patterson put up 104 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4, 0-2 Big Ten), he would only have 2 carries and 3 yards against the Army Black Knights. Junior Emmanuel Reed had 63 yards off 16 carries against Army and he has yet to have an over 100-yard game this season. The Chippewas don't fair much better with not a single player rushing for more than 75 yards in their last three games. If a Buffalo back has a hot game on Saturday, the Bulls could have the edge in rushing. Though, given how Buffalo looked on rushing defense in the Army game, the Chippewas run game might put up some of their best numbers this season.
The clear advantage the Bulls have is in the receiving corps. The biggest obstacle for Buffalo receiving is the absence of senior Anthony Johnson. Johnson has been reported as questionable for the Central game after being sorely missed against Army. Johnson has 308 yards and 3 touchdowns in only four games this season. Still the Bulls will have junior K.J. Osborn and freshman Charlie Jones who are both having stronger games as the season progresses. The Chippewas have struggled to find a consistent receiver.
Creative super genius Lance Leipold will lead the Bulls this week after being screwed by referees early in the Army game. Leipold has been able to pass by defensive formations this season but the Army game was the first exception of the year. Leipold will have another solid defense against Central Michigan, but should find more luck in the backfield. If Leipold can get a hotstart passing, the Chippewas offense won't be able to keep up. Chippewas head coach John Bonamego has brought the team to new heights in his three years as coach, and this does appear to be another strong season for him. Bonamego has not been able to find a reliable option this season and that will be a bigger problem for Bonamego then the injuries facing Leipold.
If Central Michigan has one attribute that should raise concern for Bulls fans, it's the defense. Army showed what could happen to Buffalo when its momentum on offense gets halted. Central has let up more than 30 points three time this season to Big Conference teams. If the Bulls show the same intensity and talent they did against Rutgers, the team can put up big numbers against Central. Still the Chippewas have been solid on pass defense too, something the Bulls need to put up big numbers offensively. If Central can dial it in on the backfield, then it could be another long day for the Bulls.


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New Rules for Business Combinations Intangibles and Goodwill Accounting
Oct. 31, 1970—New accounting rules require that all goodwill recognized in business combinations must be amortized over a period not to exceed 40 years.
June 30, 2001—New accounting rules require that goodwill acquired after this date will no longer be subject to amortization. Companies will also cease amortizing goodwill acquired before June 30, 2001, upon adopting the new rules.
What a difference 30 years makes.
This summer, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released two new Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) dealing with valuing and accounting for businesses and their intangible assets. SFAS 141, Business Combinations, replaces Accounting Principles Board Opinion 16 of the same title (APB 16). SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, replaces Accounting Principles Board Opinion 17, Intangible Assets (APB 17). Both of these new standards will have an enormous impact on companies' financial statements and on how we read, interpret and set financial covenants on those statements.
The two standards are long and complex. This article will give the reader an overview of some of the more substantive changes required by SFAS 141 and SFAS 142.
Application to Reorganizations and Fresh-start Accounting
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 90-7, Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code (SOP 90-7), required that so called "fresh-start" accounting applied to a qualifying company emerging from bankruptcy should be applied in conformity with the requirements of APB 16 and APB 17. With SFAS 141 and SFAS 142 superceding APB 16 and APB 17, the application of fresh-start accounting must conform to these new statements. One provision of SOP 90-7 specifically addressed in SFAS 142 relates to the rather bulky term, "reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets." As specified in SFAS 142, "reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets" will be captioned "goodwill" on the reorganized company's balance sheet.
SFAS 141, Business Combinations
In many respects, accounting for business combinations and acquisitions of minority interests following the rules specified in SFAS 141 will be no different than the accounting under APB 16. Where the rules differ, however, the differences are significant.
Pooling Eliminated
Perhaps the most significant of the changes is the elimination of "pooling." Recording a business combination under the pooling rules essentially entailed adding together the balance sheets of the acquiree and the acquiror at their historical cost bases. Under SFAS 141, the only acceptable method of accounting for a business combination is the purchase method. The purchase method sets the cost basis of the acquired enterprise at the more evident of the value of the consideration given or consideration received plus transaction costs.
More Guidance for Identifying the Acquirer, Intangibles, etc.
In an exchange of equity interests or in roll-up transactions, SFAS 141 still uses a judgmental determination for identifying the acquirer. Applying APB 16 usually resulted in treating the largest forming company or the entity with whose stockholders owned the larger portion of voting rights as the acquirer. SFAS 141 requires consideration of all facts and circumstances, not just the relative size of the combining companies or the survival of majority voting rights.
Under SFAS 141, the purchase price allocation to identifiable intangible assets is subject to a higher standard of identification. Under APB 16, if an asset could be identified and named, value could be assigned to it. Now, value will only be assigned to an intangible asset if the asset is obtained through a legal or contractual right or is separable from the entity's assets.
Negative Goodwill Eliminated
Under APB 16, if an entity was acquired for less than the value of its current assets, the remaining residual credit after writing the non-current assets down to zero was recorded on the balance sheet as "negative goodwill." Negative goodwill was amortized into income over a reasonable period of time. There have been a number of bankruptcy cases over the last 10 years where the reorganization value in comparison to the assets and liabilities of the reorganized entity has resulted in negative goodwill. Ames I (filed 1990) and Zales (filed 1992) are two such cases that come to mind. Under FSAS 141, once non-current assets (with a few exceptions) are reduced to zero, the remaining residual credit is recognized in income immediately as an extraordinary gain.
SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Unlike the relationship between SFAS 141 and APB 16, SFAS 142 and APB 17 have very little in common. Perhaps the single consistent accounting treatment between the two statements relates to the accounting for internally generated intangible assets. Both APB 17 and SFAS 142 require companies to expense incurred costs related to internally generated intangible assets.
Amortization vs. Impairment
Goodwill has been amortized over periods not to exceed 40 years since Richard Nixon was in the White House (and Arthur Burns was chairman of the Fed.) The chosen period for amortizing the goodwill and the very presence of amortization expense in a company's income statement have been controversial ever since. Among other controversies, the Securities and Exchange Commission has regularly challenged registrants' use of the full 40-year amortization period, and company management and stock analysts have regularly complained that investors don't understand the profitability of companies because they don't understand goodwill amortization.
SFAS 142 replaces the concept that goodwill is a depleting asset that should be amortized with the recognition that some intangible assets, including goodwill, have indefinite useful lives and should not be amortized against income, but should instead be periodically tested for impairment. As a result, SFAS 142 replaces the requirement to amortize goodwill with specific guidance on annually evaluating goodwill for impairment.
Although the accounting model has long recognized the concept of asset impairment, APB 17 did not specifically articulate the requirement that goodwill, although subject to amortization, should also be evaluated for impairment. As a result of the lack of guidance in this area, the recognition of excess carrying value of goodwill is not often reported because the general standard against which to evaluate impairment was not specifically tied to value. As an example of the looseness in the rules under APB 16 and APB 17, one large construction-related company acquired another complementary operation a few years ago. At the time of the acquisition, the acquiror forecast that it would record approximately $45 million of goodwill on the purchase price of approximately $200 million. Within the one-year adjustment period following the acquisition, the acquiror discovered unrecorded contract losses that took the net identifiable assets acquired from approximately $155 million to approximately -$75 million. (The acquiror ended up purchasing no net assets; rather it assumed net liabilities of approximately $75 million.) The $230 million of contract loss accruals resulted in the acquiror recording total goodwill of approximately $275 million on the transaction. As the acquiror filed for bankruptcy approximately two years later, at least partly as a result of the acquisition, it continued to carry the amount of the acquisition goodwill, net of subsequent amortization, on its balance sheet. Under SFAS 142, the acquiror would likely have been required to charge off the excess goodwill that essentially represented a capitalization of contract losses.
Evaluating Impairment
Until SFAS 142, a one-step undiscounted cash flow test would have been performed at the acquired business level to assess the impairment of goodwill. Under SFAS 142, a two-step fair value impairment test at the reporting unit level is required at least annually and on an interim basis if conditions or events indicate that an interim evaluation is warranted. Under the new rules, the acquiror must allocate the goodwill from the acquisition to its appropriate reporting unit level. A company's reporting units are based on the company's organizational structure. The reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned depends on how the acquired company is integrated into the acquiror. The first step of the goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill, on the company's financial statements. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the second step, comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill, is performed. If the implied value of the reporting unit goodwill is less than the carrying value of that goodwill, impairment exists, and an impairment loss must be recognized as a charge against income. The charge should be presented as a separate line item before the subtotal "income from continuing operations" or similar caption, unless the impairment loss is associated with a discontinued operation.
More Guidance Related to Other Intangible Assets, Disposal of Businesses
SFAS 142 provides more guidance than APB17 related to accounting for the effect on goodwill of disposing of all or a portion of a business. Additionally, SFAS 142 specifically addresses other types of intangible assets that may have indefinite useful lives and the appropriate accounting for these assets.
SFAS 141 and SFAS 142 expand on the necessary disclosure related to business combinations and intangible assets, including goodwill. Particularly those disclosures required by SFAS 142 should expand the financial statement reader's understanding of the company's assessment of the value of its businesses and the circumstances and events that affect that assessment of value. Among the information a company must disclose are changes in goodwill-carrying amounts by reportable segment, the events and circumstances leading to any impairment, the amount of the impairment loss, the method used to determine the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and whether the loss recognized is based on an estimate rather than a full valuation and the reasons why.
Impact on Other Reporting
Concepts such as EBITDA must also be re-evaluated with the effective date of SFAS 142. A substantial portion of the "A" is being replaced by what is expected to be irregularly occurring charges against income for impairment losses. Being based on current fair value assessments, such charges do not have the same character as amortization expense. While management may seek to have such charges excluded from covenant calculations, lenders must re-evaluate the purpose of those covenants and determine whether such charges should be excludable from covenant reporting or whether such charges will serve as a leading indicator of emerging problems for the company.
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United States bioenergy government news
January 7, 2014 10:19 am by Tim Willmott : Be the first to leave a comment
Updates would make the next generation of woodstoves and heaters significantly cleaner and more efficient
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing standards for the amount of air pollution that can be emitted by new woodstoves and heaters, beginning in 2015. The agency's proposal would make the next generation of stoves and heaters an estimated 80 percent cleaner than those manufactured today, leading to important air quality and public health improvements in communities across the country. The proposal would affect a variety of wood heaters manufactured beginning in 2015 and will not affect heaters and stoves already in use in homes or currently for sale today.
Smoke from residential wood heaters, which are used around the clock in some communities, can increase toxic air pollution, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide and soot, also known as particle pollution, to levels that pose serious health concerns. Particle pollution is linked to a wide range of serious health effects, including heart attacks, strokes and asthma attacks. In some areas, residential wood smoke makes up a significant portion of the fine particle pollution problem. EPA's proposal would work in concert with state and local programs to improve air quality in these communities.
The agency's proposal covers several types of new wood-fired heaters, including: woodstoves, fireplace inserts, indoor and outdoor wood boilers (also called hydronic heaters), forced air furnaces and masonry heaters. Many residential wood heaters already meet the first set of proposed standards, which would be phased in over five years to allow manufacturers time to adapt emission control technologies to their particular model lines. Today's proposal does not cover fireplaces, fire pits, pizza ovens, barbecues and chimineas.
When these standards are fully implemented, EPA estimates that for every dollar spent to comply with these standards, the American public will see between $118 and $267 in health benefits. Consumers will also see a monetary benefit from efficiency improvements in the new woodstoves, which use less wood to heat homes. The total health and economic benefits of the proposed standards are estimated to be at $1.8 to $2.4 billion annually.
http://www2.epa.gov/residential-wood-heaters
Missoula Stage 1 air pollution alert triggers woodstove rules, health cautions
Bay Area Experiencing Worst Air Quality Since 2006
Wood burning ban called for New Year's Eve


ORLANDO, Fla. — County commissioners on Tuesday approved $20 million in tourism taxes to be used toward the funding of an $84 million downtown Orlando Major League Soccer stadium, clearing the last hurdle for the city to be the home of the league's next expansion franchise.
MLS president Mark Abbott said in a statement after the vote that the league looks forward to working with the Orlando ownership group to finalize the agreement to bring a franchise to the central Florida city.
The Orange County Commission's vote was 5-2 Tuesday night. It came after a six-hour meeting that included comments from more than 100 members of the community speaking mostly in support.
Earlier this month, city officials voted unanimously on the same funding plan to help the minor league USL Pro League Orlando City Soccer Club build the 18,000-seat, soccer-specific stadium. The team will contribute the rest of the funding for construction.
Orlando City has been lobbying to become a MLS expansion team for more than three years, but currently plays in the outdated Florida Citrus Bowl.
Now that the city and county have approved, Orlando City Soccer owner Phil Rawlins said that an official agreement with MLS could be completed within weeks. Once that's in place, construction would be next with an opening date of 2015 planned.
When Rawlins brought the minor team to Orlando in 2010, he predicted it could move up to the MLS within five years. He said his prognostication was less about wishful thinking and more about belief in Orlando as a market.
Among those joining fans and business owners to speak on behalf of MLS coming to Orlando were Orlando Magic co-founders Pat Williams and Jimmy Hewitt.
Williams lauded the foresight city officials had when they first brought the idea of NBA expansion to Orlando 25 years ago.
"Once again this community is faced with that vision thing once again," Williams told commissioners.
Rawlins said once the final paperwork is complete with the league, they hope to make an announcement in about a month.
"I think anytime you're building toward a vision and achieving your dreams it's always exciting," Rawlins said.


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Statement on the Current Situation
NEW YORK – Razom for Ukraine has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing crisis:
The United States must act immediately. The future of Europe and the world is at stake. Millions of Ukrainian lives will be affected. It is naive to believe that this kind of unprovoked attack and disruption of the world order will not affect Americans as well.
Razom for Ukraine is making an urgent plea for the following action plan:
Protect Ukrainian air space
Along with European and NATO allies, request the enforcement of a "no-fly" zone over Ukrainian territory
Continue to transfer defensive weaponry and equipment to Ukraine
Cut Russia off the SWIFT international banking system and levy additional sanctions against Russia
Fully isolate Russian Federation leadership from the international community by all means
Deliver financial assistance to strengthen the economy of Ukraine
Provide humanitarian assistance
Razom is accepting donations to assist the people of Ukraine. Donate directly so that there is no delay in your funds arriving.
via check made payable to Razom (mailed to 140 Second Avenue NY, NY 10003)
See a list of resources and other credible places to donate at: @RazomForUkraine | Linktree
Spread the word by sharing this now and donating here.
Razom for Ukraine
Razom is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations and gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations. Razom, which means "together" in Ukrainian, believes deeply in the enormous potential of dedicated volunteers around the world united by a single goal: to unlock the potential of Ukraine. Razom works towards that mission by creating spaces where people meet, partner, and act.
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Delaware massage professionals are under the jurisdiction of the Division of Professional Regulation. There are two levels of credentialing, Certified Massage Technician and Licensed Massage Therapist. Licensed Massage Therapists have additional education beyond that required at the technician level. They are also required to pass a licensing examination.
The prospective massage technician must complete an approved course of study of at least 300 hours (http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks/massage_therapist/).
The coursework is to represent unified training; all 300 hours of coursework are to be completed through a single school (http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/5300.shtml). However, the licensing agency will consider coursework obtained through more than one school in cases of hardship, for example, when a massage therapy school has closed.
A student can apply for temporary licensure as a massage technician after completing 200 hours of massage therapy coursework (http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks/temp_massage_technician/). The 200 hours must include at least 50 hours of anatomy and physiology and 110 hours of theory and technique. The student must have completed the full 25 hours of law, ethics, and contraindications coursework. He or she will need to have met the CPR requirement.
The 500 hours do not all have to be from the same school.
Candidates for Licensed Massage Therapist must pass an examination. There is now a single licensing examination open to new Delaware applicants, the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination, or MBLEx (http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks/massage_therapist/). However, the licensing agency will accept score reports from individuals who took other examinations in the past. State rules reference two examinations that are no longer offered, the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/5300.shtml).
The MBLEx is offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards https://www.fsmtb.org/. Candidates may submit applications online or download paper copies. They will need to pay a $195 fee. Transcripts are not required. Applications are typically processed within five working days. The candidate will be issued an Authorization to Test (ATT); this grants a 90-day testing windows. The examination will be scheduled through Pearson VUE.
The test taker will receive results immediately after testing. The Division of Professional Regulation will receive them within 24 hours – provided that this is the state licensing agency that the candidate selects on the examination application. Examination results are customarily sent to one state. A candidate can request an additional score report for $20.
Prospective massage therapists are required to pursue CPR certification. The American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, and the National Safety Council are among the potential providers. Other courses may be accepted following review (http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/5300.shtml). The Division has stated, however, that online courses are not accepted.
Applicants must also have state and federal criminal background checks. An instruction sheet is found in the application packet. It includes contact information for the three Delaware fingerprinting sites. The Division notes that the Sussex and New Castle County locations require appointments; the main location in Kent County does not. In-state applicants will take the Criminal History Record Check form with them to the fingerprinting agency along with the required fee.
Out-of-state candidates may go to a local police station. They will mail the record check form and fee along with the complete fingerprint card to the Delaware State Police/State Bureau of Identification (SBI). The background check fee is $69 in either instance.
The Licensing Law states that individuals may not be licensed if they have been convicted of crimes that relate substantially to the practice of massage therapy (https://www.fsmtb.org/). However, waivers will be considered; if the related conviction was at the felony level, at least five years must have passed.
Application materials are found in the 'forms' section of the Board website (http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks/forms/).
Transcripts are to be sent straight to the licensing agency by the issuing institution.
Score reports are also to come directly from the FSMTB or NCBTMB. The Division notes that applicants who need score reports from the NCBTMB can log onto their Career Management System profiles.
The applicant may photocopy the front and back of his or her CPR certification.
The application itself requires notarization.
Applicants pay a nonrefundable $126 fee at either the technician or therapist level (http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks/fees/). The processing fee for temporary technician certification is $55.
A Certified Massage Technician with active credentialing pays $55 to upgrade.
Any applicant who has ever held massage credentialing in a U.S. jurisdiction will need to secure a letter of good standing.
Out-of-state applicants must file for initial application unless they have been licensed and in continuous practice for at least two years. If they hold current licensing and have met the practice requirement, they can apply by reciprocity. The same application is used. However, the massage therapist will follow a different set of instructions. The reciprocity candidate does not have to submit transcripts documenting completion of Delaware's required coursework. CPR certification must still be documented. The massage therapist will need to have passed a national examination.
The Division of Professional Regulation can be reached by telephone at (302) 744-4500or by email at 'customerservice.dpr at state.de.us'.
The Delaware Chapter of the American Massage Therapist Association is an additional professional resource (http://amta-de.org).


Frank Bilby was named at the 2015 National Bilby Day celebrations in Ipswich, the first city in Australia to support this event. Frank has become a crowd favourite already. He is an ambassador bilby spreading the word about how great bilbies are and what we need to do to help save them from extinction.
Frank Bilby is a very boistrous boy and nibbles at the ankles of his carers!
He's smart and inquisitive and likes receiving his food in challenging ways either through a kong or treat ball. In 2017, he and Tanami Bilby produced triplet girls: Daisy, Blossom and Jane (named after Jane Goodall who they all met). Frank Bilby and his friends can be seen at the world class bilby exhibit at Ipswich Nature Centre in Ipswich located in Queen's Park on Goleby Avenue, Ipswich. He will be moving to Townsville soon to breed with another female bilby.


It's about the couple – really all about the couple.
They do what they want!
They keep their details that are important to them.
Less Stress and more time for connection with their guests.
The couple get to spend more time together and taking in their wedding.
Here are some good examples from 2018 that will show you how it's done.
Nick & Emily invited their close family and friends to their backyard wedding. The couple wanted to infuse their love for architecture, home and design elements into their wedding. The mid mod house was a perfect stage and backdrop for formal photographs, the thank you boxes precise an a work of art. Elements of another special place, beach wood, was infused in the flowers. The traditional cake was out of the window, instead a cannoli cake was invented. Then to follow of course was pizza! We ended our journey with them with one last photograph of the two of them taking in the day with the Rocky Mountains as their backdrop.
Wedding flower decorations created by family – they mixed with beach wood something special to the couple.
Mid mod house backdrop for wedding family photographs.
Even the flowers are a work of art.
You can see their love for architecture.
Wedding gift box tables – perfection!
Rocket Party Reception got rained out but spirits were high!


This bride dress hanger is new in my store, displaying a pretty heart created in the silver aluminum wire. Bridal wedding hangers are a great addition to your wedding day photos, and will hold your dress nicely. Personalized wire hangers by Original Bridal Hanger on Etsy.
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20/04/2020. London, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rishi Sunak holds the Daily Covid-19 Press Conference with Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Angela Maclean and PHE Medical Director, Yvonne Doyle in 10 Downing Street. Picture by Pippa Fowles / No 10 Downing Street.
Measures such as relaxing Sunday trading hours, although timely, won't help the small businesses and will in fact put more pressure on them, with the retail giants most likely to benefit. Having European style open cafes and the councils permitting the hospitality industry to sprawl on their land is a well thought out short to mid term option for getting the hospitality industry back in action … writes Kanwal Toor
The economic impact of Covid-19 will lead to swathes of people being made redundant and many businesses closing down. This is a fact we all need to accept. As the chancellor Rishi Sunak was direct in his choice of words last week when he said it was the beginning of a recession in the United Kingdom.
The retail sector is one of the worst affected. Last year alone, prior to the pandemic, some 16,000 stores shut down on the UK High Streets. Strict social distancing rules, enforced non-essential shop closures and low consumer confidence will accelerate this trend. As someone who runs a small retail business myself I have witnessed this first hand.
Measures such as relaxing Sunday trading hours, although timely, won't help the small businesses and will in fact put more pressure on them, with the retail giants most likely to benefit. Having European style open cafes and the councils permitting the hospitality industry to sprawl on their land is a well thought out short to mid term option for getting the hospitality industry back in action.
The Aviation Industry, operating on tight margins, has also suffered a collapse in business during the pandemic. BA is at loggerheads with the unions over its proposed job cuts and is threatening to sue the government over its 14-day passenger quarantine rule – this is another sector that will see a Darwinian shakeup. And the government is doing what it can and is safe, to cushion the impact as ticket sales continue to drop.
ONS figures (April) show that UK businesses had furloughed 21% of their workers. Time will tell if this "job retention" scheme was precisely that or if it supported in the short term "zombie jobs" in businesses that will be laying of staff as soon as it ends. With the side effect of pushing the UK's fiscal deficit to record peacetime levels. The government has borrowed more in a single month than it had planned to do in the entire year before the pandemic. Need of the hour, though debatable.
The future of the UK lies in tech and innovation. The government should be more proactive in encouraging this; re-evaluate skills set, tech start-ups, innovation companies. The UK has a huge talent pool, we are innovators and inventors by nature. Use that, invest in them and kick-start a new era based on artificial intelligence, e-commerce and the tech economy.
The country and the government will have a tough few years as the economy is revived. Leaving the EU might add to the complications. Austerity will not be the answer this time. This pandemic has accelerated a megatrend that was in already in force. The government will need to be embrace this change, be nimble, target their spending, encourage new industries, reskill workers, and make the UK a more friendly place to do business and build those trade relation with the commonwealth, USA & others (including China) if they wish to keep their place as a leading economy.
Not very long ago, Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised a booming economy, a robust plan to get more people in jobs, better business infrastructure, more opportunities through levelling up. The public isn't very forgiving and though it isn't entirely a government's fault how the economy reacts to natural disasters such as a pandemic, the onus will be on the Prime Minister. And before we know it'll be 2024.
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Stakeholders in Indonesia collaborate towards achieving 100% RE
ICLEI will execute the program of 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap (100% RE) in West Nusa Tenggara from 2020 to 2023. The role of National Stakeholders, particularly in energy planning, is needed to promote and encourage the renewable energy ambitious target through discussion, consultation, and energy data provision.
Jakarta, Indonesia – Between June and July 2020, ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability- Indonesia Office (ICLEI SEAS) conducted several online meetings with the representatives of National Energy Council (DEN), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM), and Indonesia Renewable Energy Society (METI) to introduce the 100% RE program in West Nusa Tenggara (WNT).
The series of meetings also aimed to identify the challenges and opportunities of renewable energy (RE) development, and to invite these stakeholders to engage in the program. Under the 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap (100% RE) project, ICLEI will provide both technical and non-technical support to assist local governments in conducting tangible strategies such as RE potential mapping, energy modeling, capacity building, and bankable project proposal development to promote renewable energy in WNT.
To achieve the goals of 100% RE in WNT, the program has to be synergized with the current energy planning policies in both national and regional levels namely National Energy Planning (Rencana Umum Energi Nasional/RUEN) and Regional Energy Planning (Rencana Umum Energi Daerah/RUED-P).
Additionally, the State Electricity Company (PLN) has an authority to develop a 10-year electricity business plan (RUPTL) within their operation areas and this should be aligned with other plans as well. Based on the RUPTL 2019-2028, PLN is planning to expand the steam power plants capacity in WNT by 534 MW. .
Mr. Surya Darma and Mr. Paul Butarbutar, the Chairman and the Executive Director of METI respectively, also provided insight regarding the energy modelling process that will be conducted by ICLEI Indonesia and Fraunhofer ISE. He said that ICLEI Indonesia has to identify the social and technical issues of RE development especially in WNT. The modelling must consider the demand, grid condition, and proven potential of renewable energy in the region.
To achieve the target of 23% renewable energy by 2025, Indonesia needs to access investments and financial modalities."The state government does not have much capability to allocate this huge amount of funding, meaning that investor involvement is necessary" said Mr. Sugeng Mujiyanto on behalf of DEN.
The discussion between 100% RE ICLEI Indonesia with National Stakeholders held virtually during Covid-19 situations.
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On the other hand, stakeholders in the national level are expected to be able to help in ensuring regulatory frameworks and policies that support the climate for renewable energy investment. KESDM is currently planning and formulating the draft of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) related to New and Renewable Energy. According to Mr. Harris Yahya, Director of Various New and Renewable Energy, the purpose of this Perpres is to ensure that the price of RE is affordable.
At the end of the discussion, these stakeholders expressed their support for the program "At the first time, I think the 100% RE is quite ambitious. However, this target is possible though the challenges must be overcome together", said Mr. Nanang representatives of DEN.
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Athlete quotes from day six of the World Senior Curling Championships 2018 being held in the Östersund Arena in Oestersund, Sweden.
Sherry Anderson; skip, Canada (after 8-1 win over Australia): "You only get one game a day here and you don't want to come out flat. I thought we rebounded nicely. We didn't start our game yesterday real great, we had some fairly wide-open misses and I didn't have great draw-weight, so you want to come back and lay well and get back on track… throwing them all and playing good, so it was a good one to do. I think we played pretty good. There isn't (sic) too many shots that I'd have back so that's always a good sign.
Mari Hansen; skip, Finland (after 8-3 win over Switzerland): "That was a very important win, I think that's us qualified. We had to win today and if not, we would be out, so there was more pressure for us than for Switzerland because they were already qualified. I think we played pretty well and did what we had to do. We got a three and we relaxed a little bit, but it's tough to lead as well. I think all the team played well so now we're ready."
Susan Kesley; skip, Scotland (after 11-5 win over England): "Brilliant, we're delighted! It's very helpful to score six in the first end. It was a really nice end, we all played really well and capitalised and then just tried to play it as clean as possible. Now, we'll just have to play our best – we're looking forward to it. Our first job was to qualify for the play-offs and we've done that, so we're delighted."
Wade White; skip, Canada (after 11-2 win over Turkey): "It's a little bit hard [when you're already qualified], it's hard to get going. We didn't seem to be sharp off the start but when they gave us a scare I think we woke up and got some points. We're not used to that, we're used to guys being right in it. We don't know who we're curling yet, we'll take it a game and a time and see how it works out for us."
Gordon Muirhead; skip, Scotland (after 7-3 win over Czech Republic): "We've qualified, it finished up a good solid game, we all played well and read the ice. In the first end, they made a mistake early on, so we just split the house and we just kept it going all the way. We did that three times and we never let them have a look in and it was good from our point of you, good and solid and it augurs well for the future, I hope. Even against Sweden [when we lost] it wasn't that bad. We're all quite happy going forward, we'll just wait and see and if we can play good and solid… you never know."
Jeff Wright; skip, United States (after 12-2 win over Croatia): "We made it, that was one of the goals that we had – to qualify, and now we just need to try to get ready to move on to the next one. We were more relaxed in that game than in any of the others, we're starting to feel better on the ice and feeling more confident about the brooms we're putting down, and the way we're playing. At this point it's loser go home so it's just settle in and play a good game."


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The "terrifying" moment an America's Got Talent stunt went horribly wrong.
Jessica Chambers
It was the moment that shocked and shaken America's Got Talent judges – and audience members – won't be forgetting any time soon.
Husband and wife and acrobat duo, Mary Wolfe-Nielsen and Tyce Nielsen, were performing their trapeze routine during Tuesday night's episode when Mary slipped through her partner's fingers and crashed to the stage below. The stage that was in flames, by the way.
Thankfully, the experienced trapeze artist was okay. But for several "terrifying" seconds, Tyce, along with the US reality show's horrified judges, feared the worst.
"I knew right away, I could feel her slipping through my hands and that feeling is just terrifying," Tyce later said.
"It felt like it lasted so long. It was really uncomfortable."
It was just as uncomfortable to watch, from the looks of the judge's shocked expressions:
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Tyce later explained how the accident occurred. In an effort to spice up their act, Duo Transcend had decided to introduce flames and blindfolds to their act.
With his eyes covered, the circus performer was relying on cues from the music to know just when to grasp at his wife's feet, who dropped from above him. Dramatically, he missed the mark.
Mary got up quickly from the floor to indicate she was okay, and was apparently uninjured.
The couple wasn't penalised for the accident and will continue in the competition. But (only after audience pleas) they won't attempt the stunt again.
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To prevent a life of crime, buy your kid a gun
by Vin Suprynowicz
It's called propaganda: Simplify your lie down to an easily-recalled slogan, repeat it often enough, and people will eventually get it down by heart and accept it as fact.
Take: "The cause of all these school shootings is the too-easy availability of guns."
Prior to the National Firearms Act of 1933, there was no law to discourage a veteran of the Great War from keeping a fully-operational souvenir machine gun in the bedroom closet. There were few towns in America where the local lads didn't know the location of at least one such weapon. Yet none was ever used in a "school shooting."
As late as the 1960s, it was not unusual in rural America for young boys to carry their .22 rifles to school with them, parking them in the principal's office until needed for the target matches after school. At age 49 I am no doddering old-timer, but I can remember young lads walking the country roads of Ohio and Connecticut after school with their rifles (or bicycling home with the weapons across their handlebars), hoping to pick off some predatory bird with the full encouragement of area farmers. A neighbor might chide you about watching where your bullets went if you missed, but no one ever called the police to report "The Jones boy is heading down the road with his gun; come arrest him!"
When I went away to Eaglebrook School in Massachusetts (yes, "Own a gun, go to jail" Massachusetts) in 1962 at the age of 12, I took my rifle. We fired for accuracy at the range on Saturdays. I daresay we could have snuck them out of the lockers down at the gym for some mayhem if it ever crossed our minds ... but it never did.
The violent media? Today's TV offers nothing like "The Rifleman" or "Wanted Dead or Alive," programs of the early 1960s in which Chuck Connors and Steve McQueen ended every episode by mowing down some reprobate who had kicked the town dog or insulted Millie down at the general store, in McQueen's case using a sawed-off Winchester which it's now a federal felony even to recreate for a museum.
This focus on "the availability of guns" -- ignoring the fact they were far more accessible only 40 years ago, when you could order a 20-mm Lahti anti-tank gun through the mail from an ad in the back of a comic book -- is intended not only to advance the prior agenda of those who want a disarmed and enslaved citizenry, but also to distract us from asking what it is about the mandatory behavior modification labs (public schools) which creates such rage and frustration in our incarcerated adolescent males. We don't see these shoot-em-ups in the private schools, or among home-schoolers.
It also diverts attention from the perfectly relevant question of how many of these shooters had been on drugs known to affect the judgment, like Ritalin and Luvox, prescribed and administered by their government wardens.
In the face of all this misdirection, isn't it too bad the government has never conducted an actual scientific study on how it affects a child's likelihood of committing crimes if his parents buy him a gun?
Um, actually ... they have.
The study was conducted from 1993-1995 by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Child psychologists tracked 4,000 boys and girls aged 6 to 15 in Denver, Pittsburgh, and Rochester, N.Y. Their findings?
-- Children who get guns from their parents don't commit gun crimes (0 percent) while children who get guns illegally are quite likely to do so (21 percent).
-- Children who get guns from parents are less likely to commit any kind of street crime (14 percent) than children who have no gun in the house (24 percent) -- and are dramatically less likely to do so than children who acquire an illegal gun (74 percent.)
-- Children who get guns from parents are less likely to use banned drugs (13 percent) than children who get illegal guns (41 percent.)
-- Most strikingly, the study found: "Boys who own legal firearms have much lower rates of delinquency and drug use (than boys who own illegal guns) and are even slightly less delinquent than non-owners of guns."
This wouldn't have surprised anyone before the rise of the modern welfare state. It used to be common knowledge that the best way to get kids to act "responsibly" was precisely to give them some "responsibility." Why would we assume a child taught by his parents to use a gun responsibly wouldn't also be more responsible in his other behaviors?
"Want to dramatically reduce the chance that your child will commit a gun-related crime or -- heaven forbid -- go on a shooting spree?" asked the national Libertarian Party in a May 21 news release detailing these study results. "Buy your youngster a gun."
"Politicians are apparently more interested in demonizing guns than they are in facts," commented LP national director Steve Dasbach, himself an Indiana government schoolteacher. But "The evidence is in: The simplest way to reduce firearm-related violence among children is to buy them a gun and teach them how to use it responsibly."
Vin Suprynowicz is one of the most articulate spokesmen serving on the front lines of the Freedom Movement we have. Vin's timely and well written articles are syndicated in newspapers all around the country, and they circulate around the world freely on the Internet and in Libertarian publications. He is the author of Send in the Waco Killers, the book that tells the details the media failed to tell in plain English. The best way to get Vin is to subscribe directly to the e-mail distribution list for his column. Send a request to vinsends-request@ezlink.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.
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A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. � Thomas Jefferson, Encyclopedia of T. Jefferson, 318, Foley, Ed., reissued 1967.


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Ride the trapars and take to the skies once more! The revolutionary mecha anime from studio Bones returns for the first movie in a high-flying trilogy.
It all begins with the story that was left untold—the earth-shattering incident where Renton's father disappeared. With the mysterious pilot Eureka by his side, only Adroc Thurston could undo his own mistake. Now, ten years later, Eureka lies in critical condition as Renton leaves the crew of the Gekko. But when he finds himself in the care of his father's old friends, he must make a decision that will change everything.


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Network Rail has published an action plan for working more effectively with SMEs, aiming to achieve the government's target of 33% of its annual expenditure to be spent via SMEs by 2022.
Consultancy firms have benefited from Network Rail's announcement of 82 framework contracts to deliver design services across the country.
First renovation in over 50 years is part of a major year-long project to transform Leeds station.
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Network Rail is investing £10m to help prepare a railway that can better cope with extreme weather and increased demand.