Swiss Federal Council elections: No content please!
Fundamental political issues seem to barely play a role in the public debate surrounding the Swiss Federal Council elections, to be held on 5 December 2018. Is this just a discussion about personnel? Patrick Emmenegger, Professor of Political Science at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), paints a picture of the current mood.
20 November 2018. In the federal council elections, to be held on 5 December 2018, the party-political composition of the board will not be called into question. Instead, discussion has focused – until now – on a balanced representation of the sexes and the regions. Candidates from Eastern and Central Switzerland are therefore at the centre of attention.
A balanced representation of the sexes and the regions should not be called into question here either. What about political content then? The Department of the Economy and the Department of Infrastructure are both currently vacant. In view of suspected ambitions to transfer, the Department of Justice and the Department of Defence could also become the new workplaces of the successful applicants.
What policies do the candidates stand for? Should Viola Amherd (Managing Director of the Lötschberg Committee), who is herself from Valais, have a say in the decision to extend the Lötschberg Base Tunnel? Will Karin Keller-Sutter, a member of the board of the Swiss Employers' Association from St. Gallen, soon be in charge of Swiss economic policy? Or should Zug's master farmer, Peter Hegglin, be the one to shape Switzerland's agricultural policy instead?
Admittedly, in view of the still unclear division of departments, it is difficult to hold a discussion of any concrete substance. It is true in any case, however, that the two new members of the Federal Council will have a decisive influence on national policy. As a result of the decision-making processes in the Federal Council, they will also be involved in shaping all important business in the other departments. Their influence must therefore not be underestimated.
Switzerland faces a number of key cross-departmental challenges. What are the Federal Council candidates' views on these questions? Switzerland's relationship to the European Union (EU) has been "under construction" since the late 1980s. A framework agreement with the EU is currently under discussion. The EU's demands concern, among other things, the softening of accompanying measures and the adoption of the EU Citizens' Rights Directive. According to one contender, however, Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter of Basel, there is no alternative to the framework agreement. Several referendum committees are currently collecting signatures against the AHV tax package. Hans Wicki, from Nidwalden, describes the bill as a good Swiss compromise, however. Beyond cantonal politics, little is known about Christian Amsler, from Schaffhausen, and Heidi Z'graggen, from Uri. These would be the proverbial cats bought in the bag, then.
One would think that such questions would be at the centre of debates around the composition of the government. In Germany, where the CDU presidency and thus the role of successor to Angela Merkel is currently to be filled, the debate focuses on the break with Merkel's policy (e.g. Friedrich Merz) or its continuation in a slightly modified form (e.g. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer). No such debate can be observed in Switzerland.
The Swiss culture of debate is different. In probably no other country are specific issues such as relations with the EU more frequently made the subject of public debate. Every vote on the topic – in the case of the EU about once a year – triggers a new debate. At the same time, however, there is hardly any public debate on the fundamental issues around Switzerland's relationship with the EU outside the scope of these proposals. Is the bilateral path still effective? Do we need a reboot? Or should we perhaps even consider joining the EU? When such questions arise, they usually produce the reflexive response that there is no majority for them. Interestingly, as a rule, these majorities seem to be established before the debate. That may be called a refusal to discuss the issue at hand.
I am looking forward to the Federal Council elections on 5 December 2018. As a native of Lucerne, living in St. Gallen, I am in favour of a regionally balanced representation (i.e. a representation of the Swiss canton of St. Gallen: one seat each for Eastern and Central Switzerland). Furthermore, since we men have four seats on the Federal Council, this time around it could also be two women; but please don't ask any questions of substance until then!


Lawyers' team of BYWORD CONSULTING took the role of a legal advisor on incorporation and registration of subsidiary institution of the well-known Israel IT company in Ukraine, involved in development and distribution of computer games for cell phones and browser platforms, in particular in the genre of electronic novelty books, text quests, RPG, etc. Registration process successfully finished in October this year.
The newly established company will attract Ukrainian programmers, artists, computer designers and other highly qualified experts to the development of its products. The company in general plans to open at least 25 new working places. Thus, Ukraine got a new investor and diligent taxpayer and the team of BYWORD CONSULTING got one more satisfied customer, with whom it will continue fruitful cooperation on legal issues and on issues of accounting maintenance and support.
Managing partner of the firm Oleg Kovba and Lawyer of the firm Hlib Tymofiuk worked on the project.


"This shows how incredible and extreme birds can be," one expert says.
In addition to demonstrating the bird's surprising endurance, the trek confirms that godwits make the southbound trip of their annual migration directly across the vast Pacific rather than along the East Asian coast, scientists said.
"This shows how incredible and extreme birds can be," said Phil Battley of New Zealand's Massey University, who took part in the study.
"The prospect of a bird flying all the way across the Pacific was so much further than what we thought possible, it seemed ludicrous," he said.
"Like Running for a Week"
The long haul was documented during a study of godwit migration conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and PRBO Conservation Science, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to bird research.
To study this annual trek north, Battley and his colleagues fitted satellite transmitters to 16 godwits at two locations in New Zealand last summer.
Battley was amazed, he said, to find that one of the birds, dubbed E7, flew some 6,340 miles (10,200 kilometers) directly to a wetland on the North Korea-China border (see map).
After feeding and resting there, she continued another 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) to Alaska.


I'm missing some information on Bunselabs homepage.
The page www.bunsenlabs.org/roadmap, would i think be quite usefull.
I do not know if the only discussions and decisions about implementing new features, fixing old bugs etc, is made here or other place. I have seen some posts, got answers on some posts, but I think it would be very good to have all information collected at one place.
Currently all info on development is in this Dev forum or in the issues and commits to our packages on our GitHub.
It would mean more work for @twoion though, he maintains the web presence and has a bunch of other responsibilities that he's taken on for BunsenLabs. I completely understand if this is something he doesn't have the time for, or sees no real necessity in investing the time to add this feature.
His call, as far as my "Official" opinion goes.
* BL Helium (the current release) ISOs updated to the latest stable Debian 9.6 update, within a few weeks.
* BL Lithium testing ISOs released when Buster starts freezing, so hopefully sometime in January or early Februar.
* BL Lithium Official ISOs, concurrent with or shortly after the Official Buster release.
What about an infopage https://www.bunsenlabs.org/software, describing the basick apt-system and basic install tools: apt and synaptic.
List the important default choices, and why they are chosen. Eventually list good alternatives to the default.
^^ It was decided that here on the Forums was the best place for that kind of information.


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Stalls still available for Dronfield Annual Gala Day!
Dronfield Town Council are thrilled to be hosting this year's annual gala after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
The gala will take place at Cliffe Park on Sunday 27th June 2021 from 12pm till 4pm and there are still some stalls available for anyone looking to participate in the event.
The Town Council hold the Annual Gala every year, the event is a fun filled family day with free activities,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:59 by Loran Stonehouse
Mini road system opens for children to practice their cycle skills
A children's cycle track complete with street signs, zebra crossings and roundabouts has opened in Cemetery Road play area.
The track recreates a miniature road layout, complete with junctions, crossings, roundabouts and street signs, to allow children to learn about road safety away from real-life traffic.
The road signs and traffic stops provide a great opportunity to teach your kids the rules of the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:01 by Loran Stonehouse
New wildflower meadows to be planted in Dronfield
This spring will see the planting of more wildflower meadows in Dronfield, helping the local bee and butterfly populations to thrive.
Following positive feedback from residents, Dronfield Town Council has expanded its wildflower planting programme.
Seeds will be sown shortly after Easter with further meadows in Sindelfingen Park and a brand-new meadow will be taking root at Hilltop.
The meadows will be... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00 by Loran Stonehouse
Easter Egg colouring/decorating competition winners announced!
Dronfield Town Council are thrilled to announce the winners of the Easter Egg colouring/decorating competition.
With so many wonderful entries it was a difficult task for the judges to narrow the entries down to just three winners in each category.
The competition was open to three age groups, under 5's, 5-8's and 8 - 11's. A first, second and third place was chosen from each age group, with a prize... Read More »
Hate Crime – advice, help and support.
Hate crime is crime that the victim or any other person perceives to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards any aspect of a person's identity.
Six types of Hate Crime
Derbyshire Police monitor six strands of hate crime:
Race, nationality or ethnicity
Subculture eg: Goth, Steampunk, Hipster
Police forces also monitor religiously motivated... Read More »
Hate Crime Services (PDF, 337 Kb)
Community Testing Centre Opens in Dronfield/Derbyshire Testing Sites Offer Free Kits
Community testing for COVID-19
A temporary Covid 19 Community testing centre has been set up at Dronfield Civic Centre rear car park, off Farwater Lane and is open to the public, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 12noon for the next four weeks, until Saturday, May 15.
The community testing programme will offer regular testing to those who are at most risk of passing on the... Read More »
Duke of Edinburgh passes away aged 99
Dronfield Town Council joins the nation in mourning the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.
As a mark of respect, the Union Flag at the Peel Centre Flagpole will fly at half-mast until further notice.
During the current lockdown the Town Council arrangements may unfortunately be restricted.
Councillor Richard Welton, Mayor of Dronfield
Posted: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:49 by Jo Mitchell
Derbyshire residents urged 'not to become complacent' as lockdown restrictions ease.
Derbyshire's director of public health is urging caution as the county begins to emerge from national lockdown restrictions.
From Monday 29 March 2021, the first step on the government's roadmap out of COVID-19 will see up to 6 people, or 2 households, able to meet outside or in private gardens with social distancing.
Outdoor sports facilities, including golf courses, tennis and basketball courts can... Read More »
Noticeboard Refurbishment
Dronfield Town Council are currently undertaking a schedule of work to replace all the noticeboards around town and over the coming weeks you will start to see shiny new Noticeboards erected at the same sites as the previous ones.
There are currently 14 boards around town which will all be replaced.
Our noticeboards are for use by community groups or events at the Civic Hall or Gosforth Lodge only. We... Read More »
Community News Feature of the Month
A pathway to a cleaner and safer environment.
Dronfield Town Council has joined forces with The Lea Brook Valley Team and Dronfield Junior School to help in the construction of a circular path with a community garden on unused scrubland owned by Dronfield Town Council, which is situated behind Oaks Community Church.
Dronfield Town Council provided the funding required for the materials necessary to help... Read More »

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DFSA fines former compliance officer
Person is restricted from working in the DIFC
Published: December 19, 2019 13:47 Staff Report
File photo: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in Dubai. DFSA, the regulator of DIFC has fined and restricted a former compliance officer from working in the DIFC. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
Dubai: The Financial Markets Tribunal (FMT), a specialist independent tribunal, has affirmed a decision by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to fine Anna Waterhouse and restrict her from being involved in providing financial services in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Waterhouse was previously the head of compliance for the DIFC branch of Deutsche Bank AG (DBDIFC) covering the Middle East and North Africa. She was authorised by the DFSA as DBDIFC's compliance officer and money laundering reporting officer.
Following a comprehensive investigation, the DFSA found that, on several occasions from 1 January 2011 to 21 January 2014, Waterhouse gave false or misleading information to the DFSA. This was confirmed by the FMT's decision of 12 August 2019. In particular, the FMT found that she repeatedly told the DFSA that DBDIFC's Private Wealth Management (PWM) team only referred prospective clients to other offices of Deutsche Bank AG and did not provide them with any financial services.
"Waterhouse was reckless as to the truth of these statements and ignored signs that breaches were occurring. As a result she did not correct the position over an extended period of time, which meant that failures in DBDIFC's client take-on and anti-money laundering processes were concealed from early 2011," DFSA said in a statement.
Lack of integrity
The FMT's invetigations found that Waterhouse knew of the true extent of PWM's activities by November 2011 at the latest and did nothing to communicate that to the DFSA until late 2013. The FMT found that Waterhouse did not deal with the DFSA in an open and cooperative manner or disclose, appropriately, information of which the DFSA would reasonably expect to be notified.
The FMT concluded that Waterhouse lacked integrity and was not a fit and proper person to perform functions in connection with financial services in or from the DIFC. The FMT said in its decision: "It is difficult to overstate the crucial importance to the well-being of financial markets that all those who accept positions as Authorised Individuals act with integrity and deal frankly and openly with the Regulator."
Waterhouse subsequently applied to the DIFC Courts for permission to appeal against the FMT's decision. On 12 December 2019, Waterhouse's application was refused and she was ordered to pay the DFSA's costs in relation to the application for permission to appeal.
"It is fundamental that all Authorised Persons are open and honest with the DFSA. The penalty in this case reflects the fact that Waterhouse not only failed to be open and honest with the DFSA, but recklessly misled the DFSA over an extended period of time," said Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive of the DFSA.
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NBA: LeBron to the Warriors? Dear God, No!
Date: June 7, 2018Author: johnnybildings 0 Comments
With potentially just one game remaining in the 2017-18 NBA season the rumor mill and never-ending news cycle that is LeBron James once again has taken center stage. Earlier today on his popular morning show "First Take", ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith pronounced that LeBron has expressed interest in six teams, including the Cavaliers, that he may or may not be providing his services to next season. Among those listed, alongside of a flurry of rumors from Adrian Wojranowski regarding LeBron's contact with Paul George, contains a team that may surprise many. It's not the run and gun offense of the ice cold (at least in the second half) Houston Rockets, bounced from the Western Conference Finals after one of the worst shooting performances I have ever seen – nor is it the recently exhumed Philadelphia 76ers, facing a variety of issues within their own management offices at the moment and seemingly having little time to speculate on their chances of landing James come July 1st. It's a team that's been there, done that, and is on the precipice of joining an exclusive group, those who have won three championships in four years.
That's right – Golden State Warriors, you're our lucky winners in this week's "LeBron Lottery".
Now before you go ahead and throw your laptop across the room, there's a few things that make a scenario in which James joins the Warriors extremely unlikely. As much as we would like them to be, the NBA's free agency "sliders" are not all the way up at 100 just yet, with a variety of preventative barriers still standing in the way of James ending up in Silicon Valley. There's issues with current players, contract negotiations and legacy discussions that must be had first – all of which make me question whether or not Stephen A. is staying "off the weed" himself these days. Here's three main justifications for why this will not (and should not) happen in July.
LeBron has openly stated that he wants a max-contract this off-season.
Wow! Having to pay FOUR future Hall of Famers must be tricky eh? All joking aside, LeBron has stated on multiple occasions that he will settle for nothing less than the maximum amount of money he can receive from his suitors, a wrinkle that would make the Warriors landing him nearly impossible. One of their own superstars in Kevin Durant has the ability to "opt out" of his current deal in July, and forwards Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will also need to be resigned within the next two seasons (Thompson in 2019, Green in 2020). By that time, the landscape of the league may be completely different – but on their current pace it seems as though they have cracked the code on how to serve as a cheat code towards everyone else. The only way they would be able to add LeBron would need to involve some form of sign and trade with Thompson or Green, both of whom provide unparalled contributions to the fabric of the Warriors system and would be challenging to part ways with as both an organization and a fanbase in Oakland. A much more realistic West Coast team that James would be able to join out of a desire for a huge contract? The Los Angeles Lakers. With the ability to hand out TWO maximum contract sheets, presumably to LeBron and a buddy of his choice (Chris Paul, Paul George, Demarcus Cousins) as well as a huge portion of his business operations located in the area, it would make much more financial sense for LeBron to travel a bit further south. It would take a monetary miracle, and I just can't see the Warriors willing to part ways with what they currently have in order to gain a single player (even though he is the greatest of all time).
2. LeBron and Steph, truthfully, do not seem to get along.
If you didn't watch the Finals the other night, there was one pont during the game in which LeBron pushed Warriors star point guard and three-point assassin Steph Curry rather forcefully, causing a reaction out of Klay Thompson and drawing some chatter back from Curry, who appeared eager to stand up for himself in front of The King. Despite being professional athletes and making millions of dollars per year to simply play basketball, a court is the same as any business atmosphere that you can think of. Rival "corporations" (or teams) don't have to nor shouldn't have to get along with each other and may even sometimes settle for being the "bad guy" in the public eye rather than look soft compared to everyone else. LeBron broke into the league in 2003 with a crop of fresh, young talent including Dwayne Wade and Chris Paul, a friendship grouping that has laughably been called "the Banana Boat" by multiple sports media outlets and has driven wild amounts of speculation over the years about the creation of the super team. Before his move to Miami, LeBron had been extremely close with both Wade and Chris Bosh and obviously made the collective decision to find a way to join forces. There seemingly exists no such love between James and Curry, who have been paired on opposite sides of the media spectrum before and have gotten under each other's skin in the past. I mean come on, can you really expect LeBron to like a guy who took away two of his MVP trophies and stole some of the luster from the prime years of his professional career. Like it or not, these guys are human- and sometimes people just don't seem to get along.
3. The decision to join Golden State would ruin LeBron's legacy forever.
The third and final reason why this makes zero sense involves one reason only: LeBron's seemingly inability to get the Jordan monkey off his back. Despite being better in nearly all statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks) and reaching the height of his powers during his FIFTEENTH year playing in the league, basketball idealists still cling to the notion that Jordan and his spotless Finals record will always cause him triumph over LeBron. In the beginning of his career, LeBron was seen as unable to take the next step into the territory of greatness- becoming a "coward" after leaving Cleveland in order to win two titles in Miami. He sought to do right by his eighteen-year-old promise to bring a championship to the city of Cleveland in 2016, restoring his legacy on both a local and national scale as well as strengthening the argument for why he should be recognized as the best to ever play the sport. If LeBron, after losing to the Golden State Warriors three out of the past four years in the championship, decided to join the very team he has sought to take down- it would take away virtually all of the current steam behind his movement up the rankings and send him into uncharted territory. It would make Durant's move look good, replace him as one of the biggest sellouts in sports history and form a literal monopoly on the league for the next two-three years until the Bucks can finally get Giannis a decent coach. Unless those aliens from Space Jam are coming soon and we need FIVE future Hall of Famers on one roster to defeat them, I just can't see LeBron willing to join forces with the enemy. I can just picture the photoshopped images of Steve Kerr with the Darth Sidious hoodie on, the Darth Vader mask over LeBron's quickly depressing hairline- and the jokes running wild for the rest of time.
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I recall an English teacher remarking that there were so many grammatical mistakes in his local newspaper – the Bucks Free Press as it happens -that 'he needed a bowl to be sick in' when he read it.
Now it is true that the EU institutions are overdue for reform, and that some of the Remain arguments are tenuous too (difficult to see what staying or leaving has to do with sharing intelligence on terrorism, for example). But effectively our decision in the 70s to join and remain was about trade. We had options then as to what we should do – much more difficult to see that we have a realistic leave option now.


Christie's Whispers : Medical Marijuana. What I couldn't tell you in 1 minute 20 seconds.
Inspired by upcoming travel and a brain imploding with thoughts, I decided to start writing some of them down. Here's my version of life, a television news reporter who's ready to start talking about real life without having to conform to the mould of mainstream media. Christie Cooper, a girl who loves photography, travel, art, news, children, and exposing truth.
Medical Marijuana. What I couldn't tell you in 1 minute 20 seconds.
I remember clearly the first time I met Cheri O'Connell. I approached the house in the rural town of Mia Mia last year filled with curiosity and a little skepticism. I had heard wild claims about a medicine made from cannabis that had cured her little girl of epilepsy. I was waiting for "the catch".
What very quickly became apparent was much more incredible then I had imagined, and by the time I walked out, I had seen enough evidence to remove any doubt from my mind.
Tara, then 8 years old, had suffered from Dravet syndrome her whole life. It meant constant seizures, up to 200 a day. In 2012 Tara had to be resuscitated 8 times. Her IQ was so low it couldn't be measured, she couldn't walk without help, she couldn't talk and she was frighteningly thin.
"65 seizures a day works out to 23 thousand a year. That was our life," Cheri said.
"We didn't sleep more than an hour at a time before she would have another seizure. Basically it was like having a newborn in your house forever. She was drugged on 5 different medications, 3 of those were benzo(diazepine) drugs, which we don't give to adults unless there's a good reason because they're addictive."
But still none of those drugs stopped the seizures. Cheri and her husband David were planning a funeral when a friend suggested they give medical cannabis a try.
A few drops under the tongue, day and night. Changes were obvious within an hour and within 10 days Tara's seizures had stopped all together. On the 3rd of September, she will be 17 months seizure free.
I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen the videos of Tara before she started taking the tincture. I've seen her medical records, and will never forget the words of a well known pediatrician from the Monash Children's hospital. He said Tara's response to medical marijuana had been "nothing short of miraculous." I've chosen not to name him without his permission.
That was last year. I've met Tara 3 times since and each time she's progressed further, so much so that to the naked eye, Tara looks just like any other happy healthy fun loving cheeky 9 year old.
But this drug, medical marijuana is illegal. It's illegal because it hasn't been thoroughly trialled in Australia and the possible negative long term side effects are unknown. But of course trials haven't been allowed to happen because the Commonwealth Government hasn't had the guts to allow certain growers to be licensed to cultivate the plant for the purpose of medical trials.
Tara could be drugged up to her eyeballs on addictive harmful drugs because at least those nasty side effects are known. She might die but at least we know why. Since starting on medical marijuana, Tara has stopped taking all other medications.
Why does it work? There are a number of documented explanations, mostly to do with brain signaling. I'm not going to pretend to understand any of them but what I know is that for Tara it does work, and Australian scientists need to be legally allowed to find out exactly why.
And then I met 3 year old Cooper Wallace.
A few months after first covering Tara's story, I received a phone call from Cassie Batten, Cooper's mum.
She had initially been afraid to tell her story for fear of persecution, but she quickly learnt that she needed public awareness and she needed legislative change, and she couldn't do that alone.
A desperate Cassie and Rhett gave medical marijuana a try, a few drops into his bottle and he started responding within 20 minutes.
"We thought that hopefully this would keep him comfortable until the end but it turns out we got more than we bargained for," Rhett said.
"He is a completely different child. We can actually have a life now with him at home," Cassie said.
As a parent, what would you do?
Coopers seizures haven't stopped all together, but they've reduced significantly. He's now interacting with his brothers and sisters, which he couldn't previously do, and he's starting to develop skills which he should have been learning 2 years ago.
As a result of telling their story, the couple was arrested a few weeks ago by detectives from the Child Abuse Investigation squad.
They were formally interviewed, and medication was seized.
This is a family who adore their children. A family with a chaotic living room which reminded me of my own growing up, toys every where, kids giggling and running around, largely unaware of the serious and somber reason this stranger (me) was in their house. This is a family who will do anything to help their extremely sick little boy. This is a family who has just had their "mug shots" taken.
I know where these complaints came from. They came from a woman whose son died as a result of psychosis caused by marijuana use. This woman had seen Cooper's story. This woman is no doubt going through something incredibly traumatic and she has every right to fight against anything that will make it easier for "pot smokers" to access marijuana. As a recreational drug it can have heartbreaking consequences, often causing schizophrenia and other illnesses, especially in people with a predisposition to mental illness.
But that fear should not apply here.
Australia is more than capable of regulating the growth of the plant and the production of the medicine so that only those in true need can access it. Furthermore, by the time the medicine reaches its final stage, the majority of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind altering component, is removed. So there is little reason drug addicts would want to access it and abuse it.
I should note that last comment applies to the Cannabinoid Tincture produced by Mullaways Medical Cannabis Pty Ltd used by Cooper and Tara - I don't know enough to comment about other forms of the medicine produced by other individuals and companies. Mullaways mails the medicine to the families free of charge. I understand there's a waiting list of thousands of other families with sick children who also want help, who can't access it.
I've focused on the impact medical cannabis can have on people who suffer from seizures because they're the people I know, and the transformations I've witnessed.
But Medical experts like Dr Alex Wodak from the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation, know the potential for medical marijuana goes far beyond seizure control.
"My colleagues and I published a paper on medical cannabis in the Medical Journal of Australia last month.
"We noted a recent German review which found for six different medical conditions 82 favourable controlled trials and only nine unfavourable controlled trials.
As a journalist, I shouldn't admit this. But I usually try to avoid covering politics. I find it all a bunch of he says – she says – mashed up with broken promises and big egos. The important policies are often buried behind speeches about how the opposing party is "grubby," "out of touch," and "needs to come clean" about whatever the topic of the day is.
Yesterday Daniel Andews, leader of the Victorian state opposition, spoke about medical cannabis. He told Tara's story without referring to notes, and it was clear he had spoken with Cheri and David to great lengths and genuinely understood the importance of the issue.
"There are many families who are having to go through that very difficult process of knowing that they are breaking the law, knowing that the law says they are doing the wrong thing when in fact they are doing what every parent should do. Fighting for the best interest, the wellbeing, the survival of their kids. I'm convinced that this law needs to be updated," He said.
Mr Andrews pledged to work with the Victorian Law Reform Commission to legalise the use of medical marijuana for people with life threatening conditions. If elected, of course. He also pledged to work with the experts to clear the way for thorough medical trials.
Regardless of which party leads next year, there are a few things that need to happen, on both State and Federal levels.
1) Medical marijuana needs to be decriminalised for patients with life threatening conditions who have a note from their doctor. Right now. I've spoken to many people about this, and that can happen. This is up to the state government. It doesn't solve local supply and regulation issues, but what it means is that Cassie and Rhett, and Cheri and David can look after their children without the threat of being charged with child abuse. The reality is, there are already people supplying medical marijuana. While Mullaways Medical Cannabis tincture currently hasn't gone through the rigorous testing, what we know is that with it, some of these critically ill children improve. Without it, they die. There are international suppliers that have already gone through the process, a Dutch agricultural company Bedrocan BV, Canadian biotech company CanniMed, and Israli company Tikam-Olam. Let it be imported for patients who have permission from their doctors.
2) Reputable local companies need to be granted tightly controlled licenses to start growing the plant for the purpose of medical trials, and eventually for medical supply. This requires the federal government to step up. The Australian Medical Association says there are people ready to go in Australia, to start testing this drug straight away, as soon as they are legally allowed to.
The process of gaining approval through the TGA is likely to take a lot longer, and I certainly understand that thorough local research and trials need to happen before it's readily available in chemists via prescription. But start now. Not tomorrow, not next year.
Last night I had 1 minute and 20 seconds to tell this story on Seven News. My attempt to hijack the entire half hour bulletin through sweet talking was not surprisingly, unsuccessful. Here it is.
To Premier Denis Napthine and Health Minister David Davis, please give these families half an hour of your time, to understand the issue. I will gladly hand over their details.


Having watched plenty of adventure anime over the years, I have finally compiled a list of them that I personally think are must watch for any fan that like the adventure genre. Without further a due, I am sharing my best adventure anime list here! Keep in mind the list is in no particular order.
After becoming 12, Gon leaves his home and takes on the task of entering the Hunter exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death to become an official Hunter. He befriends the revenge-driven Kurapika, the doctor-to-be Leorio and the rebellious ex-assassin Killua in the exam, with their friendship prevailing throughout the many trials and threats they come upon taking on the dangerous career of a Hunter. Based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro.
Set in an imaginary world, the Earth Land, there exists a Mage Guild called "Fairy Tail." Fairy Tail is stationed in the town Magnolia, residing in the Kingdom of Fiore, and is currently governed by Makarov, Guild's master.
Lucy Heartfilia, a 17-year-old girl, wishes to become a full-fledged mage and join one of the most prestigious Mage Guilds in the world, Fairy Tail. One day, out of pure coincidence, she meets Natsu Dragneel, a boy who is transportation-sick, but very cheerful in nature. However, the thing she does not know is that Natsu is the closest connection to Fairy Tail, as he is a Mage in Fairy Tail.
Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 groups of each a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to make the latter a "Death Scythe" which is the highest title for a weapon and thus fit for use by the Shinigami, they must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch.
In this world there exist alchemists, people who study and perform the art of alchemical transmutation—to manipulate objects and transform one object into another. They are bounded by the basic law of alchemy: in order to gain something you have to sacrifice something of the same value.
The main character is the famous alchemist Edward Elric—also known as the Fullmetal Alchemist—who almost lost his little brother, Alphonse, in an alchemical accident. Edward managed to attach his brother's soul to a large suit of armor. While he did manage to save his brother's life, he paid the terrible price of his limbs.
To get back what they've lost, the brothers embark on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone that is said to amplify the powers of an alchemist enormously; however, on the way, they start uncovering a conspiracy that could endanger the entire nation, and they realize the misfortunes brought upon by the Philosopher's Stone.
Mugen's a buck wild warrior—violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin—mysterious, traditional, well-mannered, and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can't be any more different from one another, yet their paths cross when Fuu, a ditzy waitress, saves them from being executed when they are arrested after a violent swordfight. Fuu convinces the two vagrant young men to help her find a mysterious samurai "who smells of sunflowers." And their journey begins. This is a story about love, friendship, and courage… NOT!
Based on the Shogakukan award-winning manga of the same name, InuYasha follows Kagome Higurashi, a fifteen-year-old girl whose normal life ends when a demon drags her into a cursed well on the grounds of her family's Shinto shrine. Instead of hitting the bottom of the well, Kagome ends up 500 years in the past during Japan's violent Sengoku period with the demon's true target, a wish-granting jewel called the Shikon Jewel, reborn inside of her.
After a battle with a revived demon accidentally causes the sacred jewel to shatter, Kagome enlists the help of a young hybrid dog-demon/human named Inuyasha to help her collect the shards and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Joining Kagome and Inuyasha on their quest are the orphan fox-demon Shippo, the intelligent monk Miroku, and the lethal demon slayer Sango. Together, they must set aside their differences and work together to find the power granting shards spread across feudal Japan and deal with the threats that arise.
Himura Kenshin is a vagabond with a dark past and sunny disposition. Not a ronin but a rurouni, he was never a samurai, but an assassin of utmost skill in the Meiji restoration, who in the turning point of the war simply walked away. His travels lead him to Tokyo in the 11th year of the Meiji era, where he befriends a female Kendo master, a former thief, a brawler and a doctor all with their own secrets. Together they fight off the enemies surfacing from the dark past that Kenshin cannot escape.


・The screen display of the route map has quickened.
・New station/Musashikosugi Station is added to the JR East Yokosuka Line.
・The route map became and cooperation with CHIBA & SAITAMA route map became possible.
It is 'TOKYO x KANAGAWA Route Map' that covers JR, the subway, and the private railway in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture.
JR, the subway, and the private railway in one capital one prefecture are collected.
TOKYO x KANAGAWA Route Map targets all areas in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture.
・Expansion reduced display of route map (original).
・Choice is possible from 25 railroad companies.
・Each route can be selected from the railway company further.
・Each route is a display of the station name (Japanese and English) and the transfers.
・The route map covers the subway (metro, toei, and Yokohama Subway).
・It is also possible to change to "Display only of Tokyo Metro and Toei Transportation (Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government) " on a set screen.
・As for the route map, cooperation with another area (CHIBA & SAITAMA Route Map) is possible.
・Any Japanese and English correspondence.
・The fixed display function of length and side is provided.
・TOP screens can be selected and either of Icon or List be selected.
・The map kind of selection can be done. The display only of only Tokyo and Kanagawa is also possible though default is Tokyo and Kanagawa. Moreover, because the route map is made easy to see, the setting of a metro, an under metropolitan management emphasis (subway), and other emphasis (JR and private railway, etc.) is possible the display.
・As for the map base, the display of the base corresponding to the map kind is possible. As for the metro, eight bases and Tokyo and Kanagawa can select 12 bases and Kanagawa from four bases in 5 bases and Tokyo.
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Mississippi abortion law ruled unconstitutional in appeals court
July 29, 2014 / 3:26 PM / AP
JACKSON, Miss. - A federal appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that a Mississippi law that would close the state's only abortion clinic is unconstitutional.
The three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its 2-1 ruling in a case involving the state's 2012 law, which required physicians at the clinic, Jackson Women's Health Organization, to obtain admitting privileges at a local hospital.
Physicians at the clinic applied for the privileges at Jackson-area hospitals but were unable to get them.
Attorneys for Mississippi argued that if the clinic closed, women could get abortions in other states.
"Today's ruling ensures women who have decided to end a pregnancy will continue, for now, to have access to safe, legal care in their home state," Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in a news release.
The appeals court panel ruled that a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 established a constitutional right to abortion. The panel ruled that Mississippi may not shift its obligation for established constitutional rights of its citizens to another state.
"Pre-viability, a woman has the constitutional right to end her pregnancy by abortion. H.B. 1390 effectively extinguishes that right within Mississippi's borders," wrote the two judges in the majority ruling, E. Grady Jolly of Mississippi and Stephan A. Higginson of Louisiana.
The Mississippi law, signed by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, was in House Bill 1390.
The 5th Circuit handles cases from Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Judge Emilio M. Garza of Texas wrote that he disagreed with the ruling by Jolly and Higginson.
"Because the undue burden test requires an assessment of the difficulty of obtaining abortion services, whether in a woman's own state or a neighboring state, and because neither the district court nor the majority has undertaken this assessment, I respectfully dissent," Garza wrote.
In late March, the 5th Circuit upheld a 2013 Texas law that puts several restrictions on abortion clinics, including requiring their physicians to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. After that, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a new lawsuit challenging parts of the Texas abortion law, including the admitting privileges requirement.
Here's how to request free at-home COVID tests today
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Interstate 470 (I-470) is a  auxiliary Interstate Highway of I-70 that bypasses the city of Wheeling, West Virginia, in the US. I-470 is one of 13 auxiliary Interstate Highways in Ohio and the only auxiliary Interstate Highway in West Virginia. The western terminus of I-470 is an interchange with I-70 in Richland Township, Ohio. Traveling southeast through rural Belmont County, I-470 approaches the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, which spans the Ohio River. After crossing the river into Ohio County, West Virginia, the highway continues east toward the Wheeling communities of Bethlehem and Elm Grove and its eastern terminus at I-70 near Elm Grove. The portion of the highway in West Virginia is named the USS West Virginia Memorial Highway by proclamation of then-Governor Cecil H. Underwood on the 59th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Construction of the freeway began in 1975 in the two states. Due to a chronic lack of funding, construction in Ohio was stalled between 1976 and 1981. After a  fuel tax increase, Ohio was able to restart construction, and, by 1983, both states had completed construction on the freeway. The three-level diamond interchange with concurrent highways U.S. Route 250 (US 250) and West Virginia Route 2 (WV 2) on the eastern banks of the Ohio River was thought to be the most complex interchange in West Virginia's Interstate Highway System at the time of construction. On average, between 25,500 and 37,840 vehicles use the highway daily.

Route description

The freeway begins at a partial interchange with I-70 in Richland Township, Belmont County, Ohio. An exit for County Road 28 (CR 28), the second-last exit for westbound traffic, provides motorists access to US 40. The highway curves to the southeast, passing near the Belmont Memorial Park and through woodlands. I-70 forms part of the  northeastern border of Neffs, Pease Township, and briefly parallels High Ridge Road (CR 214) then meets it at a diamond interchange in Pultney Township. High Ridge Road, to the north, connects back to I-70 and, to the south, links Bellaire to the bypass. I-470 continues easterly into a valley before intersecting a trumpet interchange, leading to another interchange with State Route 7 (SR 7) along the western banks of the Ohio River. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge carries I-470 over three rail lines and the Ohio River (the state line between Ohio and West Virginia). The rail lines on the western banks of the river belong to the Norfolk Southern Railway and the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway's River Subdivision. The American Automobile Association considers the stretch of I-470 though Ohio to be a scenic highway due to its natural beauty.

I-470 enters the city limits of Wheeling and Ohio County, West Virginia; the Ohio River Trail, a rail trail, passes under the freeway as I-470 approaches a three-level diamond interchange with US 250 and WV 2. The concurrent highways connect to downtown Wheeling in the north and Benwood to the south. I-70 climbs from the banks of the river into more woodlands before an interchange with West Bethlehem Boulevard, which provides access to the village of Bethlehem to the south. Continuing easterly, I-470 comes to its end at an incomplete interchange with its parent, I-70, over Wheeling Creek near Elm Grove and to the north of the J.B. Chambers Youth Sports Complex and Wheeling Skate Park. Traffic from I-470 can only access eastbound I-70, and only traffic traveling westbound on I-70 can access I-470. The Wheeling Creek Trail, which parallels the creek, passes underneath I-470 as it merges into I-70.

I-470 is one of 13 auxiliary Interstate Highways in Ohio and the only auxiliary Interstate Highway in West Virginia. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) conduct surveys on their highways to measure traffic volume. This is expressed in terms of annual average daily traffic (AADT), a measure of average traffic volume for any day of the year. In 2012, they calculated that 26,500 vehicles traveled along the highway at the eastern terminus in West Virginia, and 37,840 vehicles used I-470 across the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge. As part of the Interstate Highway System, the entire route is listed on the National Highway System—a system of roads that are important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.

History

Plans for a southern bypass of Wheeling were first published in 1955 in Bureau of Public Roads document titled General Location of National System of Interstate Highways Including All Additional Routes at Urban Areas. An environmental impact statement was filed in 1972 by West Virginia, detailing the I-470 interchange with US 250/WV 2 along the eastern banks of the Ohio River. Tunnels used by the nearby LaBelle Nail Plant, LaBelle being the original French word for the Ohio River, were unearthed during construction of this interchange. A  segment in West Virginia was bid out at just over $16.5 million (equivalent to $ in ) in 1976.

Ohio had completed the stretch of highway between I-70 to just before the SR 7 interchange by 1976, but, due to budget deficiencies, work did not resume in Ohio until 1981. Construction of the bridge linking the two portions of highway was scheduled to be completed by 1981, but construction did not begin until that year. After a  fuel tax increase, Ohio was able to fund the project again. Bids for construction work on the remainder of the Ohio portion of the freeway were solicited in 1981, with an estimated construction time of 37 months for the stretch between I-70 and the bridge.

The West Virginia portion was under construction by 1976, and work in both states was completed by 1983. The three-level diamond interchange on the eastern banks of the Ohio River was said to be the most complex interchange in West Virginia at the time of construction by the WVDOH spokesperson Gary Chernenko. The opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, along with another bridge in nearby Moundsville, was thought to have reduced the amount of traffic, and thus tolls collected by the nearby Bellaire Bridge by up to 50 percent in 1987.

Between September 12 and December 22, 1996, about  of I-470 in Ohio was closed so ODOT could stabilize and repave the roadway, as the rocks forming the top of an abandoned mine underneath the freeway had become overstressed. The Fort Henry Bridge (which carries I-70), the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge were all closed in January 2005, stopping any traffic from Ohio or Wheeling Island from entering mainland West Virginia for a few days because barges broke loose during heavy flooding along the Ohio River. The Wheeling Tunnel was closed for reconstruction work in 2007, 2008, and 2010, causing motorists who wished to travel through on I-70 to detour. The two detour routes were city streets in downtown Wheeling and the I-470 loop.

Then–Governor Cecil H. Underwood of West Virginia issued a proclamation on December 7, 2000, the 59th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, naming I-470 in West Virginia the USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, in honor of the battleship of that name.

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After the group run/walk we had some some snacks/water then a group of us headed to our storage unit for inventory and organizing. On my way home I was feeling extremely motivated so I stopped by the gym for a quick lifting session.
This sunshine and my approaching Belize vacay has me in the mood for all things tropical so I whipped up this Banana-pineapple green smoothie as soon as I got home.
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in blender, blend ~1-2 minutes until smooth.
I have been working on some low FODMAP vegan recipes for the GI nutrition website that The University of Michigan Digestive Disorders Center for Nutrition and Lifestyle is getting ready to launch. I will be posting my recipes on here but once the website is live I will include links to them. This refreshing smoothie is vegan and low FODMAP so it will likely be included. Our other GI dietitian Lauren Van Dam is also creating delicious low FODMAP recipes that will be on the site. We plan to do much more than just low FODMAP recipes but initially that's our main focus. Exciting!
Now it's time to find some motivation to study for my Micronutrients final.


Many Kenyans without electricity go through a lot especially students who study using their kerosene lanterns that fill the house with chocking smoke. M-KOPA provided high quality energy affordable to most people. The initiative is the global leader of "pay-as-you-go" energy for off-grid customers and they claim to have connected more than 200,000 homes in East Africa. M-KOPA is a great initiative but not affordable to some communities who can only afford natural water and sun because they are free. This LED Lamps powered by salt and water is a great revolution that if adopted by Kenyans it can bring the change we cry for.
SALt(Sustainable Alternative Lighting) has developed an LED lamp that will light up rooms and even charge smartphones using easily accessible ingredients like salt and water. The innovation uses only a cup of saltwater and can really help the communities living along the coastal lines.
The idea was founded by Aisa Mijeno, a member of Greenpeace Philippines and part of the Engineering faculty at De La Salle University — Lipa. While visiting a Filipino mountain tribe, she saw that they depended on kerosene and moonlight to do their evening chores. She and Raphael Mijeno (co-founder and CFO) decided to create an alternative source of lighting that would be more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
The communities were living along the coastal lines so creating lamps that use saltwater made sense. They decided to come up with lamps that can be powered by either seawater or a homemade saline solution (a glass of water and 2 tablespoons of salt). The design uses Galvanic cells similar to batteries, yet relies on a non-toxic saline solution instead of potentially harmful electrolytes. Used eight hours a day, the lamps have an anode lifespan of six months.
The design features a USB plug where smartphones can be charged. Although the Philippines is SALt's target at the moment, the company ultimately hopes to increase availability, which is good news for anyone wants one of these handy lights in their survival kit.


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El municipio de Columbia (en inglés: Columbia Township) es un municipio ubicado en el condado de Tuscola en el estado estadounidense de Míchigan. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 1284 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 13,78 personas por km².

Geografía
El municipio de Columbia se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas . Según la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, el municipio tiene una superficie total de 93.18 km², de la cual 93,18 km² corresponden a tierra firme y (0 %) 0 km² es agua.

Demografía
Según el censo de 2010, había 1284 personas residiendo en el municipio de Columbia. La densidad de población era de 13,78 hab./km². De los 1284 habitantes, el municipio de Columbia estaba compuesto por el 97,2 % blancos, el 0,23 % eran amerindios, el 0,23 % eran asiáticos, el 0,16 % eran isleños del Pacífico, el 1,4 % eran de otras razas y el 0,78 % eran de una mezcla de razas. Del total de la población el 3,04 % eran hispanos o latinos de cualquier raza.

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Municipios de Míchigan
Localidades del condado de Tuscola


Sir , I have a new passport, so I have no any kind of visa from any country. That's the reason I want to know can I apply for "L" from bangladesh to tour China. If it's possible then what is the procedure.please sir give me the information.
Hi, it's possible for you to apply for a tourist L type from the China embassy in your country. First, you need to provide a filled-out application form affixed with a passport-style photo, your passport and its photocopy, bank statement, travel itinerary, and an invitation letter from a Chinese travel agency, round trip air tickets and hotel reservation. Then, submit the application to the China embassy.
Does each person who is applying for a visa have to show up in person?
I am planning to apply for Z Visa (Work Permit) for my employee to China.


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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services hospital-acquired conditions policy for central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) shows minimal impact on hospital reimbursement. Get Citation
Calderwood MS, Kawai AT, Jin R, Lee GM. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018;39:897-901.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) nonpayment policy for health care–associated infections is widely viewed as a catalyst for infection prevention initiatives. This analysis of Medicare fee-for-service claims data shows that following nonpayment policy implementation, there was a substantial increase in claims in which central line–associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections were reported to be present on arrival to the hospital. According to this analysis, because CMS continued to reimburse hospitals for conditions present on arrival, the nonpayment policy did not have significant financial impact. The authors conclude that the nonpayment policy for health care–associated infections did not have its intended effect. A past PSNet interview discussed the potential benefits and limitations of insurers not paying for preventable complications.
Association between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services hospital star rating and patient outcomes. Get Citation
Wang DE, Tsugawa Y, Figueroa JF, Jha AK. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176:848-850.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services star ratings are based on patient experience surveys, and the relationship between such ratings and patient outcomes has not been well-established. This secondary data analysis found that hospitals with higher star ratings had lower 30-day mortality and readmission rates. The authors suggest that these ratings may lead patients to higher-performing hospitals.
Effect of nonpayment for preventable infections in U.S. hospitals. Get Citation
Lee GM, Kleinman K, Soumerai SB, et al. N Engl J Med. 2012;367:1428-1437.
In 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) eliminated reimbursement for certain preventable errors and hospital-acquired infections. This landmark policy aimed to align financial disincentives with adverse events, an increasingly utilized strategy. However, this AHRQ-funded study found that the "no pay for errors" policy had no measurable effect on rates of catheter–associated bloodstream infections and catheter–associated urinary tract infections in hospitals in the United States. No subgroup of hospitals or patients identified in this national evaluation seemed to clearly benefit from this policy change. The benefits and limitations of the CMS policy are discussed in an AHRQ WebM&M interview with Dr. Robert Wachter.


Infrastructure manufacturing company KEF Infrastructure announced its strategic merger with US-based technology firm Katerra.
The money will be spent to provide facilities in terms of construction, furniture and playgrounds and other necessary items.
Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has decided to implement this scheme in green belt and no development zones too.
The infrastructure activity in Mumbai is also symbolic of the more than Rs 1.6 trillion worth of projects underway across Maharashtra.
Union minister Vijay Goel said that in the north eastern region, 44 ongoing projects totalling about Rs 500 billion have been undertaken by the NDA government.
Kolkata-based Burnpur Cement is to launch a new product, Pozzolona Portland Cement (PPC), according to a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange. PPC will be made at the company's Patratu plant. Production will begin by the 3rd week of April.
XCMG has announced that the group will invest $150 million to set up new production units in India. The first intelligent manufacturing facility is expected to be ready by the end of 2017.


Fiberglass Reinforced SBS Bituminous Roofing Membrane is a kind of flexible waterproof material which using Stylene-Butadiene-Stylene (SBS) thermoplastic elastic modified bitumen as dipping and coating material, polyester or fiberglass as reinforcement material, and polyethylene film, fine sand, mineral slice (or particle) as insulation material.
1) High tensile strength, high elongation, high adaptive capacity to shrinkage, deformation and fracture of base.
2) Root penetration resistance, fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance, aging resistance, long service life.
3) Excellent low and high temperature resistance,particularly suitable for chilly region.
4) Good workability: It can be constructed by heat fusion method in the four seasons of the whole year and hot-joint is reliable and durable.
2) Swimming pool, fire-water pond, channel, pipe drain.
3) Railway, highway, subway and tunnel waterproofing projects.
6.1.1 basement pretreatment: Surfaces should be dry, clean, smooth and free from any dusts, oil or loose particles. Cracks and surface irregularities need to be filled by polymer mortar.
6.1.2 Before membrane laying, brush the primer on basement evenly and completely cover all laying places.
6.1.3 heat the membranes evenly, pave the membranes on basement according to the alignment when the membranes' surface is black and bright with a fusion layer and keep the membrane straight and smooth, ensure the joint area min. 60 mm overlap (length and width). Press the membranes tightly to make sure the trapped air to be excluded and the membranes bonded with basement firmly, no bubbles and wrinkles allowed. It also can be applied strip adhesion method and border adhesion method.
6.1.4 seal the edge of joint by automatic crawling welding machine or hand-hold welding gun, no miss welding and fake welding allowed. Sealing, fixing and constraining on vertical surfaces, on vertical surfaces, fix with metal battens and seal with sealants for membranes.
6.1.5 watertight test, visual inspection and mechanical inspection(i.e. use a flat head screwdriver to check) first, then, keep 20-30 mm water for min. 24 hours, no water leakage.
6.1.6 Application on protection and isolation layer, after membrane laying, construct protection and isolation layer according to waterproof layer design.
1) Different items, models, dimensions and grades should be stored separately.
2. Store the products in a dry and ventilated place with the storage temperature less than 50℃, and products should be placed upright and stacked no more than two layers.
3) Keep products in an upright position during transportation., avoid incline and cross squeeze between rolls.
4) The shelf-life is one year under normal storage condition.
1) Don't install in the rainy days or the temperature is lower than 0 ℃.
2) all the workers should put on special uniforms to keep safe during installing, take fire safety precautions and fire equipments should be prepared.


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SEPTA plans June unveiling of Key program
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SEPTA and Xerox will meet on April 14 to determine if SEPTA's Key program will be operational to use.
by Dominique Johnson
SEPTA and Xerox will meet on April 14 to determine if SEPTA's Key program will be operational to use, according to PhillyVoice.
If the system is considered a go then SEPTA will be seeking early adopters in early June.
"We know that you've been waiting for our new fare program and we're anxious to introduce it to customers," SEPTA said in a post on their website. "But maintaining your trust and confidence is as important - maybe even more important - than launching the whole program and assuming the system will perform without any issues."
Based on the experience in other cities, SEPTA says that they've learned that a smaller initial roll out will enable them to better prepare riders and manage their transition to this new technology.
Andrew Busch, SEPTA spokesman, told PhillyVoice that SEPTA has been working on the project since 2011, when contracts were initially signed with Xerox, to bring the SEPTA key card program to its ridership.
SEPTA plans to slowly roll out the program, leaving current infrastructure in place to allow riders to continue to use tokens and existing trail passes once the system is up and running.
"This is going to eventually impact everyone who rides SEPTA, so, we want to make sure that we are ready when we roll it out," Busch said. "If someone already has their token, they aren't going to lose the value of that."
SEPTA plans to expand the testing of the program by adding up to 10,000 Transit customers, a group that they are calling early adopters, who would be willing to retire their magnetic stripe TransPasses, tokens, or cash and begin using the new key card, loaded with a Weekly or Monthly TransPass, for their regular travel.
A special introductory promotion is planned for the Early Adopter program at five Market Frankford Line and five Broad Street Line stations, where customers will be able to purchase a Weekly or Monthly TransPass, at the station kiosk.
SEPTA remains the only transit agency in the United States still operating on a token system. SEPTA had originally planned to launch SEPTA Key sometime last year, but had pushed the project back. The original completion date was scheduled for 2013.
SEPTA's new fare card is now on sale
SEPTA pays EPA to settle environmental violations
SEPTA wins grant to buy electric powered buses
City to hold public forums on future of Roosevelt Boulevard
New delivery app launches in Philly, but probably not in your neighborhood


Contrary to popular belief spousal support and alimony are alive and well in Nevada and might well be granted in a divorce.
Spousal support is financial support given by one spouse to the other while the parties are still married, before a divorce, usually as part of a separate maintenance action (a.ka. legal separation).
Alimony is financial support given by one spouse to the other spouse after a divorce. Alimony payments are deductible to the payor and considered income to the payee by the IRS. Alimony is separate from any property settlement.
Since the advent of women in the work force, alimony isn't granted as often as it was in divorces in the past when a lot of women were stay-at-home moms or homemakers.
Note that Nevada is a "no fault" state, so bad acts (such as cheating on a spouse) that do not cause economic harm or "community waste" are not grounds for temporary spousal support or alimony.
If you need spousal support right away when you file for divorce, you must file a motion for temporary spousal support. This will get you a hearing in front of the judge sooner.
If it's a marriage of less than 3 years, alimony is unlikely though not impossible.
If the marriage is from 3 to 20 years, alimony could be granted for as many years as half of the length of the marriage, e.g, if married for 10 years, alimony is paid for five years.
If the marriage was longer than 20 years then permanent alimony is highly possible, and even likely.
Alimony ceases by operation of law on death or remarriage of the spouse receiving alimony. Alimony can be modified if there is an increase or decrease of 20% of more in the paying party's income. This is a change of circumstances. However, the Court will look to see if the payor is underemploying or unemploying himself to make sure that the modification motion is in good faith. Parties also have the option to stipulate to non-modifiable alimony which would preclude a modification motion.
An option to monthly alimony payments is a lump sum non-modifiable alimony. In fact, with much older couples the Court will often consider lump sum alimony instead of periodic payments simply to avoid the payee becoming suddenly destitute because of the untimely death of the payor.


Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is currently taking public comments on its Schultz Fur Farm Environmental Assessment, which recommends the permitting of a bobcat farm near Roy, Montana, where bobcats would be captive-bred and then sold to the cruel fur industry. Comments are due by August 29, so your voice is needed immediately!
In the wild, bobcats roam vast natural territories that can span 25 square miles, foraging for food, raising their young, and frolicking with family members. These animals are highly sensitive and elusive beings who avoid human contact at all cost. If Larry Schultz's farm is permitted, bobcats would spend the majority of their short lives in small wire cages commonly seen in the unscrupulous fur industry. Intensive confinement prevents animals from being able to take more than a few steps in any direction or feel the earth beneath their feet. Many animals go insane under these conditions and will mutilate themselves and cannibalize their cagemates. Reportedly, bobcats have killed their young on Schultz's fur farm in North Dakota.
Please urge the FWP to deny Schultz's permit. Remind the agency that fur farms are cruel to animals and bad for the environment. And please forward this alert widely!
*Note: if mailbox is full, please try again later, thank you.
I'm writing with regard to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' environmental assessment of the proposed Larry Schultz Fur Farm (d.b.a. Schultz Fur Farm), which would allow for captive bobcats in Fergus County to be sold to the commercial fur industry. I respectfully request that you deny this permit because of the cruelty and myriad environmental issues associated with such businesses.
In the wild, bobcats roam vast natural territories that can span 25 square miles, foraging for food, raising their young, and frolicking with family members. These animals are highly sensitive and elusive beings who avoid human contact at all cost. If Schultz's farm is permitted, bobcats would spend the majority of their short lives in small wire cages commonly seen in the unscrupulous fur industry. Intensive confinement prevents animals from being able to take more than a few steps in any direction or feel the earth beneath their feet. Many animals go insane under these conditions and will mutilate themselves and cannibalize their cagemates. Reportedly, bobcats have killed their young on Schultz's fur farm in North Dakota.
Please deny a permit for the Schultz Fur Farm.
fur belongs on whom it was born.
Petition signed, comment submitted. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful, thank you so much, Sarah.
No problem. Btw, the comment got rejected due to mailbox being full. Will try again later.
Sorry I tried again the next day but I only just remembered to tell you. I will try one more time today if I get the chance later.
Okay, I've sent it again. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it gets through this time.
Thanks, Sarah. Mine didn't go through today, but maybe it will later. Who knows, but it rather makes me angry that it doesn't work, and it's for comments such as this. Thank you again, you're the best.
I think mine got through; I didn't get a "mailbox is full" message. Yay!
Yay! That's awesome, I'll try mine again now. Thanks for letting me know, Sarah!
One of my forever favorites! Thank you, hon, it's perfect!
Shared on twitter too. Awful.
I agree. Thank you so much, Sandra.


The Wright Brothers and Alberto Santos ushered in the golden age of aviation as well as the Pilot Watch (as we told you in the History of Pilot Watches Part 1), and Louis Blériot assumed their mantle. Once it was possible to fly, newborn pilots raised the goals, and people attempted to do the impossible, like flying across the English Channel.
These newly minted pilots, these fledgling birds, having just left the nest, were now trying to write their names in the record books. Blériot succeeded, and Zenith was there, forever establishing the fusion of horology and flight. The prize to fly across the English Channel was 1,000 pounds – adjusted for inflation, a tidy sum in any age. The French newspaper Le Matin disparaged the contest by declaring that there was no chance of a pilot winning the prize; the attempt was unreasonable.
In 1909 with a Zenith strapped to his wrist, Blériot crossed 31 miles of open water, stretching from horizon to horizon. The flight from Calais to Dover lasted approximately 40 minutes, which he flew at an altitude of 150 to 300 feet. The danger was immense, the thrill enticing and the fame immortal; Blériot was unable to resist.
The English set the prize amount fully expecting one of their own, French national Hubert Latham, to win, and indeed all odds were on Latham. Latham's prior attempt ended with him in the ocean and rescued by a French destroyer. Imagine England's surprise to find a dashing young Frenchman drop out of the sky and land on their Dover shores. Pounds converted to Francs just fine and made the victory a bit sweeter.
Having created the first working monoplane and then perfecting the prototypes, Blériot manned his Blériot XI to fly into epoch-making destiny. Monoplanes lacked the popularity of bi-planes, and some doubted their suitability for flight. Just prior to his crossing the Channel, Blériot's other plane, the Blériot XII, dislodged some interior asbestos insulation that allowed heat to burn through his shoe, and despite suffering third–degree burns, he kept flying until the plane experienced engine failure and crashed. After this flight, he announced his intention to cross the English Channel. Determination was never a problem. His nickname was the "Crash King", but with the Channel crossing, he became "the Father of Aviation".
The watch worn for the Channel crossing boasted a host of features that distinguished it as an aviation tool. This watch possesses the DNA shared with all future pilot watches. The watch offered features conducive to flying: luminous dial and hands for readability, oversized Arabic numerals, a large crown for turning when wearing gloves, a bi-metallic anti-magnetic hairspring and a case that could be attached to the instrument panel. OK, the last feature is a bit anachronistic, but the pilot cool factor is here at the start. "I am very satisfied with the Zenith watch, which I usually use, and I cannot recommend it too highly to people who are looking for precision", said Louis Blériot on March 19, 1912.
Blériot's use of a Zenith watch cemented the brand in French consciousness. Beginning in 1939, the Zenith Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 was the chronometric instrument for French aircraft. It resided on the instrument panel where its large, luminous numerals were visible day or night. These instruments are the namesake for Zenith's new Pilot watch.
When you have the copyright on the name "Pilot", you are a watch company with some serious aviation clout. When you have the moniker "manufacture", meaning that you are a totally integrated company from parts to movements, then you are ahead of the curve. When you have remained in the Swiss town of Le Locle since 1865, then you have an enviable tradition with strong roots. When that company is Zenith, you have all three. Zenith's aeronautical prowess, then and now, is about quality timepieces that can withstand the rigors of flight. This company stands as a giant over time.
This year Zenith reissued the Zenith Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 as a limited edition of 250 pieces and proceeded to sell out two months before Baselworld 2012, where it was officially introduced. Forget owning one. Still, we get to look. Catching the eye first is the crisp dial, which is a beautiful mix of nostalgia and modernity. It has a special mechanism to stop or hack the seconds while setting the hour hand. Coming in at a hefty 57.5mm, you might think this watch strains the bounds of decency, but to the happy few, the watch is a genuine connection to the past. Notice the over-sized, knurled onion crown, again for aviators to adjust the time while wearing gloves. This watch is a wonder to behold.
Besides being sized for instrument panel compatibility, the dimensions harken to the time such watches held pocket watch movements, giving you essentially a pocket watch strapped to the wrist. Thankfully, a titanium case reduces the watch's weight. In this bad boy ticks the mechanical hand-wound 5011K movement, and with the see-through caseback, you can ogle the 19-jewel behemoth complete with Côtes de Genève stripingacross its rhodium-plated bridges. Zenith began production of the movement in the 1960s, and it has been in continuous production ever since.
Did you know that in 1967, the 5011K received recognition as the most accurate chronometer ever tested by the Neuchâtel Observatory? No… well, it did!
The watch is not just another pretty face, but instead is ready for active flight status. A 48-hour power reserve, giving two days of power, means that when the watch is detached from the wrist, it is reliable for long distance flights. When you consider the effects of turbulence, the danger of magnetism from modern electronics and the demands of day/night flying, the Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 is good to go. Two shock absorbers reside on the (HUGE) balance-wheel and escapement arbors respectively, and it has a self-compensating anti-magnetic Breguet overcoil balance spring. The raised numerals are made out of entire blocks of Superluminova. Though we have a nod to the past, this watch is a modern marvel.
I want one, and apparently so did 250 other lucky bastards who beat me to it.
Check out History of the Pilot Watch Part I, III, IV and V by clicking on the images below.
I Want This Watch….PRICE PLZ…?
As the article already mentions, it is sold out, Raman.
When available, the watch sold for $12,800 USD.
I know it's a lot of money, however I consider this an absolute bargain.
A great read Frank !
I can tell you the watch is really amazing !
Well, you're a lucky man. They have sold out extremely fast, so consider yourself very lucky!
Stephen – I bought the GMT version. Wear yours in good health!
Stephen – I bought the GMT version. Wears yours in good health!
I have a brand new Zenith Pilot 57.5mm type 20 for sale.Please email me if you are interested.
I was also one of the lucky 250 who got one. Will never sell this beauty.
A fire collectible for sure.
Congrats Laurent, you're lucky to own one of those 250 pieces. A keeper!


Welcome to Friendswood Family Counseling. This document contains important information about my professional services and business policies. It also contains summary information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that provides privacy protections and patient rights about the use and disclosure of your Protected Health Information (PHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations. Although these documents are long and sometimes complex, it is very important that you understand them. When you sign this document, it will also represent an agreement between us. We can discuss any questions you have when you sign them or at any time in the future.
Therapy is a relationship between people that works in part because of clearly defined rights and responsibilities held by each person. As a client in psychotherapy, you have certain rights and responsibilities that are important for you to understand. There are also legal limitations to those rights that you should be aware of. I, as your therapist, have corresponding responsibilities to you. These rights and responsibilities are described in the following sections.
Psychotherapy has both benefits and risks. Risks may include experiencing uncomfortable feelings, such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, frustration, loneliness and helplessness, because the process of psychotherapy often requires discussing the unpleasant aspects of your life. However, psychotherapy has been shown to have benefits for individuals who undertake it. Therapy often leads to a significant reduction in feelings of distress, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater personal awareness and insight, increased skills for managing stress and resolutions to specific problems. But, there are no guarantees about what will happen. Psychotherapy requires a very active effort on your part. In order to be most successful, you will have to work on things we discuss outside of sessions.
The first 1-2 sessions will involve a comprehensive evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some initial impressions of what our work might include. At that point, we will discuss your treatment goals and create an initial treatment plan. You should evaluate this information and make your own assessment about whether you feel comfortable working with me. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion.
Appointments will ordinarily be 55 minutes in duration, once per week at a time we agree on, although some sessions may be more or less frequent as needed. The time scheduled for your appointment is assigned to you and you alone. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, I ask that you provide me with 24 hours notice. If you miss a session without canceling, or cancel with less than 24 hour notice, my policy is to collect $75 [unless we both agree that you were unable to attend due to circumstances beyond your control]. It is important to note that insurance companies do not provide reimbursement for cancelled sessions; thus, you will be responsible for the portion of the fee as described above. If it is possible, I will try to find another time to reschedule the appointment. In addition, you are responsible for coming to your session on time; if you are late, your appointment will still need to end on time.
The standard fee for therapy is $130.00 per session. You are responsible for paying at the time of your session unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by HSA card, debit/credit card, check or cash. Any checks returned to my office are subject to an additional fee of up to $25.00 to cover the bank fee that I incur. If you refuse to pay your debt, I reserve the right to use an attorney or collection agency to secure payment.
In addition to weekly appointments, it is my practice to charge this amount on a prorated basis (I will break down the hourly cost) for other professional services that you may require such as report writing, telephone conversations that last longer than 15 minutes, attendance at meetings or consultations which you have requested, or the time required to perform any other service which you may request of me. If you anticipate becoming involved in a court case, I recommend that we discuss this fully before you waive your right to confidentiality. If your case requires my participation, you will be expected to pay for the professional time required even if another party compels me to testify.
In order for us to set realistic treatment goals and priorities, it is important to evaluate what resources you have available to pay for your treatment. If you have a health insurance policy, it will usually provide some coverage for mental health treatment. You are responsible for knowing your coverage and for letting me know if/when your coverage changes.
Due to the rising costs of health care, insurance benefits have increasingly become more complex. It is sometimes difficult to determine exactly how much mental health coverage is available. Managed Health Care plans such as HMOs and PPOs often require advance authorization, without which they may refuse to provide reimbursement for mental health services. These plans are often limited to short-term treatment approaches designed to work out specific problems that interfere with a person's usual level of functioning. It may be necessary to seek approval for more therapy after a certain number of sessions. While a lot can be accomplished in short-term therapy, some patients feel that they need more services after insurance benefits end. Some managed-care plans will not allow me to provide services to you once your benefits end. If this is the case, I will do my best to find another provider who will help you continue your psychotherapy.
You should also be aware that insurance companies require you to authorize me to provide them with a clinical diagnosis. (Diagnoses are technical terms that describe the nature of your problems and whether they are short-term or long-term problems. All diagnoses come from a book entitled the DSM-V. There is a copy in my office and I will be glad to let you see it to learn more about your diagnosis, if applicable.). Sometimes I have to provide additional clinical information such as treatment plans or summaries, or copies of the entire record (in rare cases). This information will become part of the insurance company files and will probably be stored in a computer. Though all insurance companies claim to keep such information confidential, I have no control over what they do with it once it is in their hands. In some cases, they may share the information with a national medical information databank. I will provide you with a copy of any report I submit, if you request it. By signing this Agreement, you agree that I can provide requested information to your carrier if you plan to pay with insurance.
In addition, if you plan to use your insurance, authorization from the insurance company may be required before they will cover therapy fees. If you did not obtain authorization and it is required, you may be responsible for full payment of the fee. Many policies leave a percentage of the fee (which is called co-insurance) or a flat dollar amount (referred to as a co-payment) to be covered by the patient. I require payment in full at the time of your appointment and will supply you with a CMS 1500 to submit to the insurance company in order to seek reimbursement. In addition, some insurance companies also have a deductible, which is an out-of-pocket amount, that must be paid by the patient before the insurance companies are willing to begin paying any amount for services. This will typically mean that you will be responsible to pay for initial sessions with me until your deductible has been met; the deductible amount may also need to be met at the start of each calendar year. Once we have all of the information about your insurance coverage, we will discuss what we can reasonably expect to accomplish with the benefits that are available and what will happen if coverage ends before you feel ready to end your sessions. It is important to remember that you always have the right to pay for my services yourself to avoid the problems described above, unless prohibited by my provider contract.
Please note that not all insurance companies reimburse for out-of-network providers. If you prefer to use a participating provider, I will refer you to a colleague.
I am required to keep appropriate records of the psychological services that I provide. Your records are maintained in a secure location in the office. I keep brief records noting that you were here, your reasons for seeking therapy, the goals and progress we set for treatment, your diagnosis, topics we discussed, your medical, social, and treatment history, records I receive from other providers, copies of records I send to others, and your billing records. Except in unusual circumstances that involve danger to yourself, you have the right to a copy of your file. Because these are professional records, they may be misinterpreted and / or upsetting to untrained readers. For this reason, I recommend that you initially review them with me, or have them forwarded to another mental health professional to discuss the contents. If I refuse your request for access to your records, you have a right to have my decision reviewed by another mental health professional, which I will discuss with you upon your request. You also have the right to request that a copy of your file be made available to any other health care provider at your written request.
My policies about confidentiality, as well as other information about your privacy rights, are fully described in a separate document entitled Notice of Privacy Practices. You have been provided with a copy of that document and we have discussed those issues. Please remember that you may reopen the conversation at any time during our work together.
While privacy in therapy is crucial to successful progress, parental involvement can also be essential. It is my policy not to provide treatment to a child under age 13 unless s/he agrees that I can share whatever information I consider necessary with a parent. For children 14 and older, I request an agreement between the client and the parents allowing me to share general information about treatment progress and attendance, as well as a treatment summary upon completion of therapy. All other communication will require the child's agreement, unless I feel there is a safety concern (see also above section on Confidentiality for exceptions), in which case I will make every effort to notify the child of my intention to disclose information ahead of time and make every effort to handle any objections that are raised.
I am often not immediately available by telephone. I do not answer my phone when I am with clients or otherwise unavailable. At these times, you may leave a message on my confidential voice mail and your call will be returned as soon as possible. If, for any number of unseen reasons, you do not hear from me or I am unable to reach you, and you feel you cannot wait for a return call or if you feel unable to keep yourself safe, 1) go to your Local Hospital Emergency Room, 2) Contact the Suicide Text and Hotline at 741-741 (for Text) or 800-0273-8255 for a phone call, or 3) call 911 and ask to speak to the mental health worker on call. I will make every attempt to inform you in advance of planned absences, and provide you with the name and phone number of the mental health professional covering my practice.
If you are unhappy with what is happening in therapy, I hope you will talk with me so that I can respond to your concerns. Such comments will be taken seriously and handled with care and respect. You may also request that I refer you to another therapist and are free to end therapy at any time. You have the right to considerate, safe and respectful care, without discrimination as to race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or source of payment. You have the right to ask questions about any aspects of therapy and about my specific training and experience. You have the right to expect that I will not have social or sexual relationships with clients or with former clients.
Information sent electronically, such as by fax, email, Skype or text contains a risk of breach of confidentiality because they are not secure modes of communication. I do not put any client information into my phone for the protection of my clients nor do I accept requests to "friend" clients in social media. Your initials indicate that you understand that these forms of communication cannot be as protected by me as other modes of communication and you are willing to accept that risk.


The Chinese company VIVO presented / launched in its homeland a new model of a frameless smartphone – VIVO S1, which, in addition to having a 6.53-inch Full HD + display, also features a retractable 24.8-megapixel front camera and the main camera consisting of three lenses.
In addition, the VIVO S1 smartphone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory, a MediaTek Helio P70 processor, Jovi's own voice assistant, a 3940 mAh battery with fast charging function, and a special game optimization mode Game Turbo.
The cost / price of VIVO S1 mobile phone in China is set by the manufacturer at the level of 2299 yuan, which in terms of dollars, at the rate of today, is approximately $340.


Magnets in Motion magnets are great for outdoor and indoor use. Kids and parents can show school spirit with a pitcher, batter or catcher magnet on their car. These athlete silhouettes will stick to any magnetic surface and are a great way to show off your passion for softball.


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Have you ever received one of THOSE emails? You know the ones. The ones that makes you stop what you are doing and let out a little scream. A happy scream. And maybe that email even makes you do a little chair dance. Well, I got one of those back in early November from an editor at This Old House Magazine. She had come across my front porch makeover project and wanted to do a feature on it in the March issue. She wanted to know if I had 30 minutes to talk? Why, "yes I do"! And we did.
Remember this project? We had recently painted the exterior of our home white. Then we decided to add some color punch with the green doors. We used Modern Masters Front Door paint in Fortunate. Brooks also painted and stenciled the front porch with a stencil from Royal Design Studio. We also updated the lighting, added new house numbers and painted the ceiling.
The editor loved my original photos but asked if we could re-shoot with a couple of minor changes including adding some live plants. So, I had my photographer, Geinger Hill come back over and re-shoot. She actually showed up with a full carload of green plants. We added the beautiful blue and white vintage chinoiserie pot with the tree and a small succulent to the vintage elephant stool. And, as a happy accident, our dog Darcy perfectly posed for this photo.
Here is a link to the This Old House article on line.
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