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Academia, Politics August 14, 2015 August 14, 2015
DNA Reportedly Proves Harding Sired Daughter With Mistress
DNA testing has reportedly settled one of the longest running scandals in presidential history: Warren Harding's fathering of a daughter with mistress Nan Brittan. The Harding family and supporters long trashed Brittan for her account of a long affair and child, but the testing of the grandchildren of Brittan has confirmed her account.
It turns out that Warren G. Harding was not only a uniquely poor excuse for a president (according to historians in various polls) but a uniquely poor excuse for a person. While popular before his death in office, Harding is now viewed as the worst president by many historians and regularly listed among the worse failures. Various scandals like Teapot Dome undermined that legacy, but it was not until after his death that his affairs came to light.
He was of course married to Florence Mabel Harding (left). However, he had an extramarital affair with Carrie Fulton Phillips of Marion (right), which lasted about fifteen years until 1920. Despite letters clearly showing the existence of the affair, Hardings family and supporters fought to destroy or bury the letters to protect his reputation. There was a lawsuit over the letters which eventually were handed over to the Library of Congress.
Harding later had the affair with Nan Britton, the daughter of one of his best friends. What is truly astonishing is that her father, Dr. Britton, had told Harding that his young daughter had a crush on him. Harding met with her and said that he discouraged her. He was still having an affair with Phillips at the time. Later however he began an affair with his friend's daughter. After she graduated from high school, she went to New York and began the affair with Harding while working as a secretary. She would later write the first tell-all book entitled The President's Daughter after she was left with nothing to support herself or her daughter. This included an account of making love in a coat closet with the president.
Britton said that Harding promised to support her but that the First Lady saw to it that she received nothing. The blame on Florence Harding however missed the point. Harding took no steps to support his mistress (or his daughter) after his serial adulterous relationships. The family and friends of Harding attacked Britton — even claiming that Harding was sterile and could not produce children. Like the earlier affair, the Britton affair resulted in its own lawsuit — a defamation lawsuit (Britton v. Klunk) where she alleged defamation over the claims that she made up the affair. She lost due to the lack of evidence to support her account. That evidence now exists in the form of DNA with a 99.9 percent certainty.
Elizabeth Ann Blaesing died in 2005. Her mother Britton died in 1991. However, Britton's grandson, James Blaesing, 65, is still living and fought to vindicate his grandmother and mother. He has succeeded against the determined efforts of the Hardings and their supporters.
James Blaesing insists that this is a "true love, especially on her side, and I know he felt the same way. And he got trapped." I hope that that is true but I am less generous toward Blaesing's new found grandfather. While taking care in every other aspect of his life, Harding did nothing to ensure the future for his mistress or their child. He also had an adulterous affair with his best friend's daughter after a long affair with another woman. That does not offer one much faith in Harding as a person or a president.
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57 thoughts on "DNA Reportedly Proves Harding Sired Daughter With Mistress"
chipkellyshouldgoogleleibniz says:
"I recognize society engendered different mores ninety years ago, but the Hardings dishonored themselves greatly in their abandonment of his daughter and her mother. How loyal to one's country can a president be when he will not recognize his own child?"
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha #SoOutOfTouch #WhereToBegin
it's kind of creepy you know this much about this dude's personal life and how it's portrayed as mysterious and interesting.
I bet this blog hates Sally Hemmings… The values are clear though, Thomas Jefferson had a relationship with a slave…. liberty??? At minimum, there are many questions about the capacity for passionate love.
stevegroen says:
chipkelly" First, why Leibniz?
Second, your statement above made me recall my evolving perception of Jefferson. When I first read that Jefferson had kept a slave for a mistress and had children with her, I was absolutely outraged. Spray-painting his memorial certainly wouldn't have been good enough to resolve my disgust.
Now, though, I'm more tempered by the context of that period in history. Jefferson was certainly not worried about wealth: he was devoted to and sacrificed for good government his entire life, not business, and he died leaving a big house but as an upside-down pauper in every other way.
I've read where he was very reticent to discipline his labor, and Sally may very well have been his confidante rather than a servant. Knowing some of the good he did engender: his penchant for educating ("raking from the rubbish") the common man, local as opposed to federal oversight, and lack of retribution for hostile political activity, I'd have to guess he was very much the introverted non-violent pacifist and way ahead of his time, when perhaps more than not the aristocracy resorted to slavery.
The "capacity for passionate love"? Would you care to define that before further exploring why it is you insist on something more than a marriage of convenience occupying the White House?
chipkelly – Sally Hemmings had sexual relations with A Jefferson. Birthdates fit better with Randolph than Thomas. Her first child was not by a Jefferson.
hskiprob says:
Harding of course appointed a number of well-regarded figures, including Andrew Mellon at the Treasury Secretary. You just can't make this crap up. Sound familiar to our current state of affairs at Treasury. A revolving door for those who work with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase.
It is interesting that just about every one of these scoundrels have banking connections; His Wife was born Florence Kling in Marion, Ohio, the eldest of three children of Amos Kling, a prominent Marion banker of German descent. He was a newspaper man. Propaganda and banking seem to go hand and hand.
bam bam says:
Just the truth. 🙂
It's useless. Why bother to expell energy on those who will criticize that with which they are totally unfamiliar? HenryH would rather call those who wish to read books a moron. He appears to be a classic example of that which he accuses others of being. Ignore him. You are far from a moron, and anyone familiar with this blog knows that. Your comments are always well-reasoned and thoughtful.
bam bam – Thank you for the kind words. 😉
HenryH – being today's grammar Nazi does not advance the argument. There is an argument, if you read the books.
HenryH says:
Your time would be better spent researching the use of the apostrophe. Then you might consider improving your reading choices.
HenryH – thank you for being today's grammar Nazi. It always advances the argument. However, you did not answer my question.
Too late, Paul C.
You're on record as turning to Hollywood Babylon (WITH PICTURES!) for a history text.
We can hardly wait for your next reveal.
HenryH – have you read either of the Hollywood Babylon's?
Don de Drain says:
I've read a book about the Teapot Dome scandal. Harding and his administration were extremely corrupt.
Hollywood Babylon. One AND Two. Our blessings are doubled. And what next shall I put on my reading list? Danielle Steele perhaps, or is that too challenging?
HenryH – given your logic pattern Danielle Steele might be above your level. I would suggest asking your librarian for some YA selections. With a dictionary, you should be able to handle those.
What a pitiful moronic bunch of liars on this site. You must make Professor Turley very proud.
BTW, Paul Newman gave millions to charity.
As to your in depth knowledge of celebrity infidelity – well I guess that is just a testament of the quality of your reading material.
HenryH – we are all at the mercy of what we read. Read Hollywood Babylon 1 and 2 to catch up on celebrity infidelity. Has fascinating photos.
forgotwhoiam says:
"In all he had 23 wives and 54 children."*
There must be a better way for societies and nations to address human sexuality.
I'm not aware of a physical axiom restricting polygamy.
If the American Thesis is Freedom and Self-Reliance, how did the freedom of polygamy become illegal?
Seems like bodily functions are the purview of doctors not government.
"If It Makes You Happy" – Sheryl Crow
"If it makes you happy
It can't be that bad
Then why the hell are you so sad"
*An actual account of an Arab's marital status.
"—– — ——- Father's Family
Mohammed — —– kept four wives, often divorcing one so he could add another. In all he had 23 wives and 54 children. Most of the wives were Saudis or Egyptians. Each had their own house. Milton Viorst wrote in the Washington Post: "
AMartel says:
Berrnie's a national socialist. Good ol' Uncle Bern.
randyjet says:
By the way, Kennedy only got one dollar as his salary when he was President.
Jackie Kennedy was, allegedly, involved with the openly bisexual ballet dancer, Rudolf Nureyev, from 1962 until 1965. It is also alleged that he had affairs with her sister, Lee Radziwell, and with her brother-in-law, Bobby Kennedy, as well.
Like I said, Harding is a virtual saint compared with what transpired in the Kennedy clan.
I don't recall the Kennedy's stealing from the US government as happened with Harding or his other malfeasance in office. While Kennedy's legislative agenda is mixed, I am grateful he was President than the crook I supported against him. We would not be having this conversation if Nixon had won since he would have invaded Cuba and started WWIII.
randyjet – Kennedy DID invade Cuba.
Yeah, but he makes some good salad dressing! 🙂
HOW MANY HONEST MEN DO YOU KNOW? TAKE THE SINNERS AWAY FROM THE SAINTS, YOU'RE LUCKY TO END UP WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
bam bam – Paul Newman was no saint.
I. Annie says:
Randyjet, they are too busy posting inane propaganda on social network sites that are focused on smearing socialists, progressives and Democrats to realize that their hypocrisy is SO easy to spot. The notion that they are more honorable than the next person is a total crock. Family Values, lol.
Socialists, progressives and Democrats are three words describing the same persons. You are being redundant.
Yes, they have things in common, but they are not identical, Paul. I like aspects of all three. Bernie Sanders is a socialist Democrat. He is drawing the largest crowds of any candidate, R or D.
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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition
Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition Review
By Alastair Stevenson
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August 5, 2016 12:21 pm BST
How we tested
What is the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition?
Page 1 Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition Review
Page 2 Performance, camera, battery, conclusion Review
Ubuntu OS Scopes system is great
Great specs for the money
Lack of apps
Fairly buggy software
5.7-inch AMOLED screen
Octa-core Exynos 7420 CPU
21.1-megapixel rear camera
3,050mAh battery
The Meizu Pro 5 is the latest flagship smartphone to run on Canonical's Ubuntu operating system. Ubuntu is designed to work across all device types – including mobile, tablets, convertibles and desktops – using a common core code. This is similar to Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile.
However, unlike Microsoft's code, Ubuntu is totally open source and has largely been developed and improved by the desktop OS's millions-strong user base. This means the OS is capable of evolving and changing at a great pace and has update cycles that would make most sysadmins weep.
What's more, the OS's open nature and support for numerous different coding languages makes it a tweaker's dream – a fact aided by the Meizu Pro 5's impressive specifications.
However, as was the case on the BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet, non-coders and tinkerers should approach the Meizu Pro 5 with caution, since the OS's chaotic nature is a double-edged sword. The rapid innovation has left Ubuntu Mobile with a bugs and problems and, like Windows 10 Mobile, its app offering is lacking compared to that of Android and iOS.
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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition – Design
Meizu isn't the biggest name in the Western smartphone market, but it actually has a strong track record in creating beautiful – albeit slightly unoriginal – smartphones. The Pro 5 continues with this tradition.
The Pro 5 borrows design elements from a number of handsets, but generally looks like a larger version of the HTC 10. It has a close-to-identical metal rear, white Gorilla Glass-coated front, and its placement of the physical volume and power buttons is at the same point on the phone's long right side.
Some may argue this makes the phone look a little boring, but I'm a big fan of the Pro 5's design. The metal gives the phone a top-end feel, and following an accidental drop onto a granite work surface, I can personally attest to the phone's build quality.
There will be a few folk who will find the 5.7-inch phone a little unwieldy, a fact not helped by its hefty 168g weight, but people accustomed to using phablets will have no problem with the Pro 5 at all.
Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition – Display
Meizu has also done a top job with the Pro 5's screen. The 5.7-inch AMOLED panel doesn't have the razor-sharp quad-HD resolution seen on top-end Android handsets, such as the Galaxy S7, but the 1080p resolution is plenty good enough and ensures icons and text look sharp and easy to read.
The AMOLED screen tech also results in colours that pop off the display and blacks that are inky, suggesting the quoted 10,000:1 contrast ratio is accurate. The only downside is that whites fall a little short of those on competing top-end IPS phone screens, such as the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus.
The phone's maximum brightness also isn't the highest I've seen. The screen is more than bright enough to use indoors, but outside in bright sunlight, it rapidly becomes unreadable. Being fair to Meizu, this is an issue I see on 99% of the phones I review, but nevertheless I'd still have preferred to see a little higher maximum brightness.
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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition – Software
The Meizu Pro 5's use of Ubuntu is its headline feature, and on paper makes this device one of the most interesting on the market.
The software is funded by Canonical and is installed on millions of desktops worldwide. In theory, this should make Ubuntu one of the biggest rivals to Android – which also uses the Linux kernel as its core – for open-source app developers' and users' attention.
This is especially true when you consider the stellar work that Canonical has done turning Ubuntu into a converged, ubiquitous OS. A converged OS is often viewed as the Holy Grail of software development. It's a special type of operating system whose core code can run across multiple device categories, including smartphones, tablets and laptops.
This, in theory, will enable companies speed up how quickly they can issue software updates and offer consumers common user experiences across all device types.
As an added bonus it also makes it easier for developers to create apps that work on both desktop and mobile. If any of this sounds familiar, it should: Microsoft made a big song and dance about the benefits of a ubiquitous OS when it launched its converged Windows 10 platform.
In the past I've found that, although more than a little buggy, the software has worked a treat. I therefore had high hopes for the Meizu Pro 5, which runs using the same 15.04 version of the software as the Aquaris BQ M10 Ubuntu edition I reviewed earlier this year.
Out of the box, there's plenty to like about Ubuntu mobile and its "Scope" menu system. Scopes are custom windows that replace the traditional application-focused user interfaces seen on Android and iOS. They aim to intelligently push category-specific information to users. The information is based on the user's general habits and data taken from accounts linked the the Ubuntu profile, kind of like Google Now.
Scopes aren't the prettiest user interface around…
Pre-loaded Scopes include basic categories such as Today, Nearby, News, Music, Video and Photos, but more focused Scopes are available on the Ubuntu Store. If you want to take things to the next level, Ubuntu has also made it easy for tinkerers and coders to create their own custom Scopes by adding the functionality to Ubuntu's software development kit – the tool developers use when creating applications for the OS.
The Scope's user interfaces aren't the prettiest designs I've seen, but they're excellent when it comes to functionality. The Today Scope acts as an excellent command centre for information I immediately need.
Paired to my Google, Telegram, and Fitbit account, the Today Scope intelligently showcased everything from incoming events in my diary and weather alerts to a summary of my daily fitness activity, and calls and messages that had come in that day.
But with prolonged use, as I found on the BQ tablet, there are some issues with Ubuntu that make it a poor choice for anyone other than enthusiasts and developers.
For starters, despite Canonical's stellar work at the back-end – making it easier for developers to create mobile apps for the OS – the Ubuntu Store is still light on key applications. Numerous commonly used services such as Netflix, Photoshop Touch and WhatsApp aren't in the store.
…But the system actually works pretty well
There are freeware or open-source alternatives to most of the apps available, such as GIMP for photo editing and Telegram for protected messaging, but the lack of apps will be an issue for folks used to iOS and Android's more developed offerings.
The OS also doesn't support the Ubuntu tablet's most interesting feature – a dock-free version of Microsoft Continuum. Microsoft debuted Continuum on Windows 10 Mobile allowing users to turn any Windows 10 smartphone with suitably powerful specs into a stripped-down desktop PC using a custom, £70 Continuum dock.
The Ubuntu version of Continuum was awesome on the BQ Aquaris since it didn't require a dock; you simply had to connect the tablet to a monitor using a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable. Sadly, this feature isn't present on this phone.
Ubuntu never made any promises about the phone being able to run in desktop mode, but I still can't help but think the company missed a trick by not adding it.
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I was an Engineer Practicum intern at Google last year, and I got a good review from both of my hosts, so I got my return offer directly without doing extra interviews.
After team match, I got matched to Feedback team under ads.
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It's rather difficult to pinpoint one specific area to focus on when writing about Shelly Zegart. To begin, she's one of the foremost experts on quilts. Her fascination with quilts began back in the late '70s and early '80s, and it's grown considerably during the past few decades. She's studied their history, collected, bought, sold and appraised them. She's curated quilt shows around the world. She's written extensive articles and published a book in Japan about quilts. In 2011, she produced a nine-part documentary series for select PBS stations called Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. She's served on the board of directors for numerous organizations, including St. Francis School and the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. She was named a Woman of Distinction and is an alumnus of Leadership Louisville. In 2012, she founded, and is president of, the organization Kentucky to the World. Let's explore the life and work of Shelly Zegart, our latest FACE of Louisville.
"To me, it's all about Kentucky being this rich treasury of creativity and intellectual vitality," says Shelly.
Let's begin with quilts. How did your interest in these pieces begin?
I've always been involved with art. I was on the board of the Louisville Visual Art Association. I was also always collecting something all the time. In the late 1970s, I was at a flea market one day and met friends there, and they told me that a man was buying quilts in Kentucky and taking them to New York and Los Angeles to sell. Would I like to meet him? I went over for tea and met Bruce Mann, and he started flinging these quilts out, and I thought, 'This is incredible women's art, but, it's too cheap, it's anonymous — what's going on?' This was just at the beginning of the whole quilt interest movement and awareness.
What happened after you saw the quilts?
When I got home, I couldn't sleep the entire night. All I kept seeing were these incredible images of the quilts. The whole aesthetic imagery just drew me in. These were great works of art. I invited Bruce over the next day so I could see the quilts again. My husband and I were looking for art for the contemporary house we were building. My husband didn't like the kind of edgier art I did. We both agreed upon the quilts to be used as art. We purchased quilts to decorate his OB/GYN office as well. Decades later, we donated our personal collection to the Art Institute of Chicago.
You helped establish the Kentucky Quilt Project. What was the goal of this effort?
We wanted people to have an understanding of what they had — the importance of their family's quilts. That was the real goal for us. When we started, we had quilt days all over the state. The resulting exhibition traveled with the Smithsonian, and the catalogue sold more than 25,000 copies. Our project became the model or inspiration for every state and many countries and resulted in the documentation of several hundred-thousand quilts over time.
What types of quilts interest you?
I like the pictorial quilts, such as "Settling the West" or "Sunday School Picnic," the ones that tell the stories by the women who made them. I also like the abstract art. Some quilts come with letters that explain the piece. In the beginning, I was very interested in historic quilts, quilts made before 1940 to 1945, but my interest has also expanded to quilts of today.
How did your knowledge of quilts and quilt history evolve?
I was really fortunate to become involved with some very top museum curators from the beginning. My love of art and my interest in art history and teaching and telling stories all came together.
You produced the documentary Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. How did that begin?
I produced a couple of the planned episodes and took them to KET to the program director Craig Cornwell. He was really excited about it and wanted to see more. He liked the direction we were taking, which had never been done before.
What is the Kentucky to the World organization?
This organization was born out of my love for storytelling and Kentucky. Quilts are all about stories, so it was a natural progression for me to want to tell the stories of amazing individuals with strong Kentucky ties. We work to change the stereotypes that others have of us, and to showcase the incredible people who most don't know about. That's why we have these programs, to share the stories of amazing people with Kentucky roots. We have public programs at the Kentucky Center for the Arts, and we have video documentaries that are featured at the locations of our community partners such as the Frazier History Museum.
Who are you featuring in Kentucky to the World?
We have two living Nobel Prize winners from Kentucky. One grew up on a farm in Northern Kentucky and he first went to Union College in Barbourville. His name is Phillip Sharp, a geneticist and molecular biologist. He won the Nobel Prize in 1993 for the co-discovery of RNA splicing and is one of the founders of Biogen.
We've had journalists Michael Wines and his wife Sharon La Franiere who both write for The New York Times. Michael grew up in Shively and attended Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville. He's been the Beijing bureau chief, the Moscow bureau chief and the Johannesburg bureau chief for the Times.
We take advantage of the many local cultural opportunities. We go to the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Kentucky Author Forum and the Louisville Public Library. We also do a lot of traveling.
What are your favorite Louisville eateries?
We like Chik'n & Mi, Mayan Café, Mussel & Burger Bar, River House and namnam café, as well as many others.
I'm a lot more fun than people think. They probably think I'm a pretty darn serious person.
Share your best piece of advice.
My husband has a saying that really keeps me grounded: If it's not life-threatening it's only details.
Besides faith, family and friends, name three things you cannot live without.
Connecting with people, great design and great food.
"The Kentucky to the World Organization allows us to think outside the box." says Shelly.
"I don't sew. I work with my mouth, not with my hands. My interest in quilts centers on American culture, women's voices and women's empowerment," says Shelly.
"We really want our state's reputation to be driven by these extraordinary people with strong Kentucky ties," says Shelly.
Thank you, Shelly! To learn more about Shelly's quilting expertise, visit shellyquilts.com. And to learn more about her work with Kentucky to the World, visit kentuckytotheworld.org.
And thank you to Christine of Christine Mueller Photography for the beautiful photos of Shelly.


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Rival presidential candidates agree on more TV debates than minimum 3 rounds
- The ruling and main opposition presidential candidates shared an understanding Friday that they should have more TV debates than the minimum three rounds required under law before the March 9 election.
Lee Jae-myung of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) told reporters that he welcomes a proposal from Yoon Suk-yeol of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) who earlier called for holding presidential debates more than three times.
Under the election law, televised presidential debates organized by the National Election Commission should be held three times or more during the candidates' official campaign period, which starts from Feb. 15. But it is possible that the debates can be additionally held under the candidates' agreement.
Even though Lee and Yoon agreed to hold debates, experts said the two sides are likely to have a tug-of-war over selection of debate agenda and format.
Yoon said not only policies but anything a candidate had done in the past as a public figure can be discussed, apparently targeting a corruption-ridden development scandal involving former aides to Lee.
Lee earlier said he has no reason to refuse a debate over the development scandal, though holding a debate focusing only on the scandal appears to go against common sense.
This photo taken on Jan. 3, 2022, shows Lee Jae-myung (R), the presidential candidate of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), and Yoon Suk-yeol, the presidential nominee of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), at an event marking the new year opening of the Korea Exchange in Seoul. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)


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Campaigns against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are taking a heavy hit in some parts of the world in the face of COVID-19.
While there are groups and individuals carrying out exceptional efforts to prevent major setbacks when it comes to delivering vital health services, nutrition and the role it plays in NTD transmission often go unnoticed.
Although the connection is not fully understood when it comes to NTDs and nutrition, it is clear there is a connection.
On the one hand, research suggests that malnutrition exposes people to infection before it even occurs. When access to quality food is limited, as is the case in some low- and middle-income countries, people are more vulnerable to infections and are likely to experience more severe NTD symptoms.
On the other, NTDs, once they occur, can significantly contribute to malnutrition because of their devastating effects on the body, which exacerbates a vicious cycle of poor health and hunger.
This is especially true for NTDs like soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis, according to Claire Chaumont, program and evaluation director at the END Fund, as they are both linked to anemia, stunting, and malnutrition.
While trying to fight off an infection caused by worms, larvae, or eggs, the body can ramp up its metabolic rate and deplete nutrients at a much higher rate than usual, a study on the role of nutrition in combating NTDs shows. Although these responses are protective by nature, they can wreak havoc on those who lack access to nutrient-dense food as their body strives to recover from the infection as effectively as possible.
Breaking the cycle of malnutrition and infection could therefore be the answer to fighting NTDs — but that's easier said than done, and COVID-19 could make matters much worse.
The pandemic has already pushed 150 million children into poverty, and, according to the United Nations, the number of people suffering from hunger could soon double because of it.
All of this is "likely to lead to further food insecurity, and [could] impact the fight against NTDs," Chaumont said in an email to Global Citizen.
According to the NTD Modelling Consortium, an organization of epidemiological specialists and data scientists, COVID-19 could also interfere with some countries' overall ability to eliminate NTDs. This is because of the added pressure exerted by the pandemic on health systems that were already fragile long before it first hit.
To help reduce these effects, the World Health Organization notes that integrative and cross-cutting approaches should be favored in the fight against NTDs.
Research also shows that while treatment programs against NTDs place a strong emphasis on drugs as a way to prevent the spread of disease, a focus on nutrition is equally — if not more — crucial when it comes to tackling them preemptively.
Moving forward, world leaders can commit to comprehensive and collaborative plans that help address the connection between these seemingly competing health priorities, while simultaneously tackling COVID-19.
"We should call for more attention to the links between both topics, develop integrated strategies, and break down silos across these sectors," Chaumont said. "Nutrition programs are a natural fit because of the joint benefits that each program has and the fact that [they] often focus on similar populations and through similar approaches."
One way to do that would be for leaders to renew their commitment to the London Declaration, a collective pledge that united pharmaceutical companies, health organizations, leaders, and more in the fight against NTDs in 2012.
With the declaration coming to an end in 2020, new funding could go a long way in ensuring that the world achieves the WHO 2030 NTD road map within the next decade.
With just 0.6% of global health funding currently going to preventing NTDs, new commitments are desperately needed to safeguard the progress made towards their elimination. You can join us in calling on world leaders to renew the London Declaration and to mobilize new financial pledges of $1.5 billion to help accelerate progress towards it by taking action here.
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AMC Reveals First Photos From The Walking Dead Season 10 Finale
We had to wait a long time there without any concrete updates, but we finally found out at Comic-Con@Home a couple of weeks ago that The Walking Dead season 10, held up over the pandemic, is set to air on AMC in early October. This announcement came with the release of the opening minutes of the much-anticipated episode (see above). And now, AMC has got us hyped even further with these images from the finale.
Titled "A Certain Doom," episode 10×16 follows on from where things left off, with Beta commanding a legion of walkers and Whisperers surrounding the survivors at the old medical tower. We've seen from the sneak peek that Daryl, Judith, Carol and Kelly manage to work their way through the army and back inside to help get the others out. And these pics tease what's to come after that.
One photo showcases Daryl instructing the survivors to cover themselves in walker guts. As we've seen before on the show, this should hide their scent from the zombies and give them a fighting chance of getting through the horde undetected. As previously teased, though, the challenge this time is that there are intelligent Whisperers amongst the walkers who could spot them and take them out. How many will make it out alive?
The Walking Dead Season 10 Finale First Look Photos Released
Another notable image captures a moment between Negan and Daryl. It's hard to gauge what's going on between them here, though – are they arguing, or are they allies? Earlier in the season, the pair came to some sort of understanding when the former Savior rescued Daryl from execution by Whisperers, but they'll never be best pals. Away from the home turf, meanwhile, Eugene and company are still on their quest to track down the new community that Eugene's been contacted by, which has to be the Commonwealth.
Don't miss The Walking Dead when it returns on October 4th, the same night The Walking Dead: World Beyond premieres.
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In an isolated stretch of eastern Kentucky, on a hilltop known as Blade Ridge, stands a lighthouse that illuminates nothing but the surrounding woods. One day its builder is found dead at the top of the light, and his belongings reveal a troubling local history.
For deputy sheriff Kevin Kimble, the lighthouse-keeper's death is disturbing and personal. Years ago, Kimble was shot while on duty. Somehow the death suggests a connection between the lighthouse and the most terrifying moment of his life.
Audrey Clark is in the midst of moving her large-cat sanctuary onto land adjacent to the lighthouse. Sixty-seven tigers, lions, leopards, and one legendary black panther are about to have a new home there. Her husband, the sanctuary's founder, died scouting the new property, and Audrey is determined to see his vision through.
As strange occurrences multiply at the Ridge, the animals grow ever more restless, and Kimble and Audrey try to understand what evil forces are moving through this ancient landscape, just past the divide between dark and light.
A classic ghost story, penned by a master. I couldn't put it down.
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Sri Lanka's Maithripala Sirisena. Photo Credit: Sri Lanka government.
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Sri Lanka: Sirisena Says Right To Information Act To Be Implemented
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Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena said the Right to Information Act, which was passed in Parliament within a short period since the formation of the government to protect and strengthen the people's rights to information, will be further empowered in the future with the addition of certain provisions to it. He stressed that the policy of the government is to facilitate the media and media personnel so as to strengthen media freedom.
The President made these remarks while addressing the 61st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Press Association at the BMICH yesterday.
Sirisena further added that the government is duty bound to protect and safeguard media freedom and media personnel aiming to protect the right to information of the people.
"Protecting media freedom is among the government's main policies," Sirisena said, addressing a large gathering of media personnel, including media representatives from the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ).
Sirisena pointed out that the media should perform its duties in a responsible manner. "The media has to play a broad role in the country's forward march to build a strong media culture. The media is duty bound to inculcate good and noble qualities in people such as patriotism, social responsibilities, social-harmony, personnel and social responsibilities rather than arousing hatred, communalism, racism etc. But, it can be seen that the headlines of certain news papers always carry news relating to hatred, conflict and other negative items," the President said.
Sirisena further said that he is being continuously attacked by the media. He said that he is happy about this as it symbolises that a vibrant media culture and media freedom thrives under this government.
"I kindly request the media which attack me to remember the situation that prevailed in the country before January 8, 2015 and prior to the formation of the good-governance government. It would have been far better, if these sections of the media which attack me today had the backbone to do the same before January 8, 2015.After January 8, 2015, the media has the freedom to attack even the President," Sirisena said. The President added that no journalist is attacked now, no journalists is killed or no journalist flees and leaves the country due to death threats.
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Here's the attached pergola lean-to I built after viewing your pergola plans and climbing plant information. I thought you might like to see some pictures of it now that it's finished.
I live in Suffolk and the pergola has now matured with climbers and ornaments alike. You will note from the pics how it is growing. It does not show the climbers and resident solanum glasnevin being trained across the windmill end however. I also grew some 'Shirley' tomatoes in a tub under the attached pergola lean-to and was taking large tomatoes up to November. It reached the roof!
All my friends and neighbours love it and have asked me to design and assist them in their own gardens. So thanks for the ideas!
I loved building it as it stimulated my brain cells working out the hypotenuse etc. Pleased to say that my calculations were spot on! It's perfectly square. It had to be for the polycarbonate roof panels to fit.
I have also added lighting since. My wife loves it!
Thanks for sending the pictures over. The pergola looks just fabulous!
It really is lovely. I like the way you have used so many different ways of including plants and accessories to make your area an interesting place to sit. The darker colour of the posts adds to the overall effect, too. And, of course, it's weather-proof - what a bonus!
It's no wonder your neighbours are keen to have you help them.
Glad to hear that your wife loves it - a few brownie points never go amiss!!
It would be great to see the climbers in flower. The solanum (top right of picture) is one of my favourites - such a beautiful purple.
John mentions measuring the hypotenuse very carefully so that his polycarbonate panels fitted perfectly onto his attached pergola lean-to.
When building a DIY pergola, it is important that the distance between the diagonal posts is equal. This ensures that the pergola is absolutely square.
For example, say we had a pergola with the dimensions 8' x 12' - if we have opposite sides exactly the right measurement, it doesn't necessarily mean that the post footprint will be square. The angles need to be equal too!
The purple diagonals in the top rectangle are perfectly equal, or 'square'.
The bottom shape, even if it's just a tiny bit out, makes the rectangle become a parallelogram, because the diagonals are no longer equal and neither are the corner angles 90 degrees (I've exaggerated the amount it is off square to illustrate the point).
You can adjust your post positions by using a retractable tape measure, moving them until the lengths are equal.
The way that John did it, and for a very precise way of achieving equal diagonals and angles, is to calculate the hypotenuse. Sounds scary, but in actual fact it's not too difficult.
Now this leaves us with a dilemma. What exactly is 14.42'!
This is why, when doing more tricky calculations, I always use metric measurements.
Here we find that 14.42' = 4,395.2mm. Point 2 of a mm isn't worth bothering with so we'll say 4,395mm, which also equals 4m and 395mm.
This would be your measurement between the diagonal posts.
I do use imperial measures for some things, but for this type of calculation it's safest to use metric measurements: you'll save yourself getting into a real muddle!
It depends on how you visualise distance/length. Do you think in feet and inches, or in metres and millimetres? Even if you tend to think in feet and inches, if in doubt, use metric measurements. They are accurate, easier to calculate and you won't run into any sticky situations!
Everyone loves climbing plants! They are something attractive to look at and smell while sitting under your attached pergola lean-to. The forms of different species and varieties are incredible, both planted on their own or in combination with other climbers.
Like John, you can grow plants in the ground, in pots and in hanging baskets to give a really interesting and abundant look.
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Into the Woods with Noma Bar
Words Owen Pritchard
Taken from the latest issue of Printed Pages, It's Nice That catches up with graphic artist Noma Bar to discuss artistic responsibility and his idiosyncratic office
If you go down to Highgate Woods in London today, you might be in for a bit of a surprise. Among the dog walkers, the frazzled parents searching for their kids and the forestry workers making sure that the ancient woodland is being preserved, you might, if you look carefully, find one of the most prolific artists and illustrators working in the UK. Highgate Woods, all 28 hectares of it, is Noma Bar's 'office'. Everyday, come rain or shine, the graphic artist is there, somewhere, armed with his notebooks and pens, working through ideas that will appear in their final forms in newspapers, magazines, as part of a campaign or a gallery.
"You won't find me drawing the flowers or the trees," says Noma with a chuckle. "I'm not here to react to the seasonal changes or the landscape. I need the energy and the contrast to what is happening in the city." We are sat by his current 'desk' that is hidden away from a footpath. It is here that he works, pen in hand, only leaving for meetings in the city or to go home and turn his ideas into the thought-provoking, inventive and sometimes controversial work he is famed for. It's Nice That has joined for an afternoon to see the sights and learn more about Noma, his background and art. Our interview occurs soon after he has released Bittersweet, a "mid-career retrospective" with Thames and Hudson – a mammoth five volume box set that splits his portfolio thematically between: Life Death, Pretty Ugly, Less More, In Out and Rough Smooth.
Noma's work has been exhibited and published extensively responding to subjects ranging from war crimes to online porn. Over the course of his career his images that playfully tackle these far ranging topics have become known for the juxtaposition within the imagery and his mastery of negative space and block colour. "When you see my work, you wouldn't think it was created in the woods," says Noma thoughtfully. "I like this contrast."
His work is adept at condensing complex subjects into simple images that belie the depth of thought and endeavour that goes into making them. His work for the Guardian, New York Times and other bastions of the old media establishment has seen him deal with the topics that informed the names of each section of his new book with apparent ease. "There isn't one way to do it. There's something in me that wants to strip things down. No one knows the pain and sweat that goes into making each work," he explains. "It's like being a musician or a dancer. You might see the sweat on the stage, but you don't see everything that has gone into it. I'm not crazy about showing that process, I want to keep things for myself. Theres a lot of deleting and starting again."
Whatever the brief, be it a commercial client, a publication or a commission for a charity or campaign, Noma's belief in his responsibilities is resolute. "As designers we have power. If I can use my pen to say things, to affect and change realities, I will," he says firmly. "It's like a singer writing a song. If I work for someone like Cancer Research and can attract someone to donate to the cause through a poster, that is my contribution. It's another voice. It can be a powerful thing."
It's not only the more overtly emotive works that embody this thinking. Noma has been called to produce portraits of countless faces over the years. It's something that endlessly fascinates him and his sketchbooks are full of faces he has seen on his travels in the woods, around the capital and further afield. "Taking iconic faces and working into them is fun," he says. "It's deconstructing them to the extreme. The power lies in taking on something that is already iconic. I am taking the icon and breaking the icon. An average, normal, beautiful face is more tricky to draw." Among the film stars, politicians and royalty he has to depict, one face returns more than others. "I get a lot of Hitlers. People don't like that I draw Hitler. For me, drawing Hitler is provocation whatever the message is. It's something that I am dealing with and it is a bitter pill. Hitler is fun. Challenging is fun."
The challenges come thick and fast, and as Noma gathers his thoughts and records them in his sketchbook, sat among the foliage in the woods, he can never truly anticipate the response an image will generate. Controversy has followed his overtly political works – be it a Time Out cover that merged the image of Big Ben's clocktower with an representation of anal sex, or a piece about George Bush and the Iraq war that saw "countless emails and letters questioning why I did it". It's Noma's storytelling abilities that get him to his final ideas. "I didn't choose this. It's just something I can do," he says. Noma can reduce the graphic nature of a topic without losing how profound the message it is, or place something in the mainstream media that might be too difficult to convey in another way. "I have a name now, people come to me to solve problems. I wouldn't do what a photographer would do. I can say things about, say, sexuality and bring fun to sex. Or I have done really serious briefs covering topics like rape, war or paedophiles. There is no harm in what I am doing visually. I enjoy doing this work."
The dualities within Noma's work mirror his life. This fascination with the essence of the story and a translation of this into a beautiful and profound image is a struggle on which he thrives. In the spirit of Bittersweet I ask him to try and sum himself up in two words. He pauses, furrows his brow beneath his ever present hat, then smiles: "Always More!"
Photography Jack Johnstone
This is an excerpt from an article published by It's Nice That in August 2017, and features in the latest issue of Printed Pages
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Bioelectrical Impedance technology has become widely available and affordable with smart scales today. The technology sends a safe low-intensity current through your body which has the ability to determine and separate lean muscle mass, body fat and even bone density. These types of scales have been criticized for their lack of accuracy, but at the same time, they are the easiest to use.
Clippers have been used since the beginning of modern medicine. For decades, it was the only type of body fat measurement used by professionals. Clippers are still used for professional athletes in a combination with other methods to improve overall accuracy. The major downfall of clippers is that, in most situations, you need the help of another person to make the measurements.
X-ray technology is maybe one of the most accurate methods of measuring body fat. The major advantage of this technology comes with details. It allows you to see even the mineral in the bones together with fat measurement. Even more, you can analyze each body part in segments making for a more accurate approach to body fat. This feature is truly useful for those looking to lose weight and improve in certain specific areas.
Plethysmography traces its roots back to underwater weighing. Basically it is the same, but without any water as it measures the air displacement. It is believed that this method, although not widely available, provides goo accuracy and can be seen as one of the best method to measure body fat.
Underwater weighing is not easy to find these days. But the method is still an accurate solution to calculating your body fat. It uses a simple principle which finds that muscles are denser than fat. When you submerge underwater, the body density is calculated and you get a precise reading. The downside of this method is that you have to get wet and it is not widely available for amateur athletes.
Although you may find some other methods to measure body fat, these are the top 5 recommendations. The easiest route is just to purchase a smart scale which can help you measure the fat yourself. You can even track your progress with your mobile phone synchronization. But to get the best reading you have to recreate the exact conditions in every measurement. This is why it might be a good idea to measure your body fat percentage early in the morning before breakfast. This way you have constant timing and you can reduce variables as much as possible. For the other methods you may need the assistance of at least another person.
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FLEETWOOD MAC PREVIOUS MEMBERS' REUNION – PIPE DREAM OR POSSIBILITY?
Mick Fleetwood the 73 year old co-founder of the band has told the LA Times that he would like to organise a reunion of everyone who has ever been in the band. He told the paper,
"I hope the whole ****** lot of them! I'm not done. And if I can get John McVie off his boat, he's not done either! My English pipe dream, sitting on top of a mushroom, would be that everyone who's ever played in Fleetwood Mac would be welcome. That's what would drive me, because this is all about a collective."
Back in 2018 Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham had a huge fallout culminating in the guitarist being fired from the band. At the time Fleetwood said he would never be allowed to re-join. It has now emerged that the former bandmates have now patched up their differences and are once again in touch. Mick says,
"I've really enjoyed being re-connected with Lindsey, which has been gracious and open. And both of us have been beautifully honest about who we are and how we got to where we were."
Could Lindsey re-join the band?
"Strange things can happen. I look at Fleetwood Mac as a huge family. Everyone plays an important role in our history, even someone like [early '70s] guitarist Bob Welch, who was huge and sometimes gets forgotten. Lindsey's position in Fleetwood Mac will, for obvious reasons, never been forgotten, as it should never be forgotten. My vision of things happening in the future is really far-reaching. Would I love to think that [reunion] could happen? Yeah. I'd love to think that all of us could be healed, and also respect the people who are in the band, Neil Finn and Michael Campbell."
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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nigeria has stepped up its fight against cancer with the launch of its National Cancer Control Plan 2018-2022. During the inaugural event, BVGH presented AAI and its alliance with the Nigerian government to address the rapidly rising burden of cancer in the country.
AAI—led by BVGH in partnership with the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC); the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)/Access Accelerated; Pfizer, Inc.; and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.—focuses on expanding access to cancer medicines and technologies, improving healthcare infrastructure, and building clinical and research capacity in Africa, where cancer now claims more lives than malaria. In its first phase, AAI is working with the governments of Nigeria and four other African countries (Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Rwanda) that have made cancer control a national priority.
For additional media coverage of the NCCP launch and AAI activities in Nigeria, please visit This Day, Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria, and Health News Nigeria.
BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) is a non-profit organization working at the crossroads of the private and public sectors to advance research and improve health. BVGH connects people, resources, and ideas across biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, governments, and non-profits to solve global health issues. For more information about BVGH, please visit http://www.bvgh.org.


Volker Kraemer, 56, a photographer, and Gabriel Gruener, 35, a correspondent, were on assignment in Kosovo for the German magazine Stern. The two journalists and their interpreter, Senol Alit, were returning by car to Macedonia when they encountered sniper fire outside Dulje, 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Pristina. The journalists tried to flee on foot and were hit at long range. Kraemer was killed instantly by a shot to the head; Groener was hit in the abdomen and died in a helicopter while being taken to a hospital in Tetovo, Macedonia. Alit, who was driving the car, was also killed. His body was found lying next to the car.


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Chapters Part 1
Chapter 2>
2.1 Scientific Notation
2.2 Units
2.3 Measurements of Length, Volume, and Mass
2.4 Uncertainty in Measurement
2.5 Significant Figures
2.6 Problem Solving and Dimensional Analysis
3.1 Matter
3.2 Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
3.3 Elements and Compounds
3.4 Mistures and Pure Substances
3.5 Separation of Mixtures
4.1 The Elements
4.2 The Symbols
4.3 Dalton's Atomic Theory
4.4 Formulas of Compounds
4.5 The Structure of The Atom
4.6 Introduction to the Modern Concept of Atomic Structure
4.7 Isotopes
Chapter 11>
11.1 Rutherford's Atom
11.2 Electromagnetic Radiation
11.3 Emission of Energy by Atom
11.4 The Energy Levels of Hydrogen
11.5 The Bohr Model of the Atom
11.6 The Wave Mechanical Model of the Atom
11.7 The Hydrogen Orbitals
11.8 The Wave Mechanical Model: Further Development
11.9 Electron Arrangements in the First Eighteen Atoms on the Periodic Table
11.10 Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table
11.11 Atomic Properties and the Periodic Table
12.1 Types of Chemical Bonds
12.2 Electronegativity
12.3 Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments
12.4 Stable Electron Configurations and Charges on Ions
12.5 Ionic Bonding and Structures of Ionic Compounds
12.6 Lewis Structures
12.7 Lewis Structures of Molecules with Multiple Bonds
12.8 Molecular Structure
12.9 Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model
12.10 Molecular Structure: Molecules with Double Bonds
5.1 Naming Compounds
5.2 Naming Binary Compounds That Contain a Metal and a Nonmetal (Types I and II)
5.3 Naming Binary Compounds That Contain Only Nonmetals (Type III)
5.5 Naming Compounds That Contain Polyatomic Ions
5.6 Naming Acids
5.7 Writing Formulas from Names
6.1 Evidence for a Chemical Reaction
6.2 Chemical Equations
6.3 Balancing Chemical Equations
7.1 Predicting Whether a Reaction Will Occur
7.2 Reactions in Which a Solid Forms
7.3 Describing Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
7.4 Reactions That Form Water: Acids and Bases
7.5 Reactions of Metals with Nonmetals (Oxidation-Reduction)
8.1 Counting by Weighing
8.2 Atomic Masses: Counting Atoms by Weighing
8.3 The Mole
8.4 Learning to Solve Problem
8.5 Molar Mass
8.6 Percent Composition of Compound
8.7 Formulas of Compound
8.8 Calculation of Empirical Formulas
8.9 Calculation of Molecular Formulas
9.1 Information Given by Chemical Equations
9.2 Mole-Mole Relationships
9.3 Mass Calculations
9.4 The Concept of Limiting Reactants
9.5 Calculations Involving a Limiting Reactant
9.6 Percent Yield
13.1 Pressure
13.2 Pressure and Volume: Boyle's Law
13.3 Volume and Temperature: Charles's Law
13.4 Volume and Moles: Avogadro's Law
13.5 The Ideal Gas Law
13.6 Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
13.8 The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
13.10 Gas Stoichiometry
15.1 Solubility
15.2 Solution Composition: An Introduction
15.3 Solution Composition: Mass Percent
15.4 Solution Composition: Molarity
15.5 Dilution
15.6 Stoichiometry of Solution Reactions
15.7 Neutralization Reactions
15.8 Solution Composition: Normality
OBJECTIVE: To learn to write Lewis structures.
Bonding involves just the valence electrons of atoms. Valence electrons are transferred when a metal and a nonmetal react to form an ionic compound. Valence electrons are shared between nonmetals in covalent bonds.
The Lewis structure is a representation of a molecule that shows how the valence electrons are arranged among the atoms in the molecule. These representations are named after G. N. Lewis, who conceived the idea while lecturing to a class of general chemistry students in 1902. The rules for writing Lewis structures are based on observations of many molecules from which chemists have learned that the most important requirement for the formation of a stable compound is that the atoms achieve noble gas electron configurations.
No dots are shown on the K+ ion because it has lost its only valence electron (the 4s electron). The Br- ion is shown with eight electrons because it has a filled valence shell.
Next we will consider Lewis structures for molecules with covalent bonds, involving nonmetals in the first and second periods. The principle of achieving a noble gas electron configuration applies to these elements as follows:
1. Hydrogen forms stable molecules where it shares two electrons. That is, it follows a duet rule. For example, when two hydrogen atoms, each with one electron, combine to form the H2 molecule, we have
By sharing electrons, each hydrogen in H2 has, in effect, two electrons; that is, each hydrogen has a filled valence shell.
2. Helium does not form bonds because its valence orbital is already filled; it is a noble gas. Helium has the electron configuration 1s2 and can be represented by the Lewis structure
3. The second-row nonmetals carbon through fluorine form stable molecules when they are surrounded by enough electrons to fill the valence orbitals—that is, the one 2s and the three 2p orbitals. Eight electrons are required to fill these orbitals, so these elements typically obey the octet rule; they are surrounded by eight electrons. An example is the F2 molecule, which has the following Lewis structure:
Note that each fluorine atom in F2 is, in effect, surrounded by eight valence electrons, two of which are shared with the other atom. This is a bonding pair of electrons, as we discussed earlier. Each fluorine atom also has three pairs of electrons that are not involved in bonding. These are called lone pairs or unshared pairs.
4. Neon does not form bonds because it already has an octet of valence electrons (it is a noble gas). The Lewis structure is
Note that only the valence electrons (2s22p6) of the neon atom are represented by the Lewis structure. The 1s2 electrons are core electrons and are not shown.
Next we want to develop some general procedures for writing Lewis structures for molecules. Remember that Lewis structures involve only the valence electrons of atoms, so before we proceed, we will review the relationship of an element's position on the periodic table to the number of valence electrons it has. Recall that the group number gives the total number of valence electrons. For example, all Group 6 elements have six valence electrons (valence configuration ns2np4).
Similarly, all Group 7 elements have seven valence electrons (valence configuration ns2np5).
In writing the Lewis structure for a molecule, we need to keep the following things in mind:
We must include all the valence electrons from all atoms. The total number of electrons available is the sum of all the valence electrons from all the atoms in the molecule.
Atoms that are bonded to each other share one or more pairs of electrons.
The electrons are arranged so that each atom is surrounded by enough electrons to fill the valence orbitals of that atom. This means two electrons for hydrogen and eight electrons for second- row nonmetals.
The best way to make sure we arrive at the correct Lewis structure for a molecule is to use a systematic approach. We will use the approach summarized by the following rules.


One of the country's long-established and most respected independents - Delaine Buses of Bourne, Lincolnshire - has become the 500th company to sign with Ticketer.
Delaine chose Ticketer because of its reputation in the industry, and the fact that the company was able to go-live with contactless ETMs within weeks instead of months.
Director, Mark Delaine-Smith, says: "We are delighted to be Ticketer's 500th customer, but we very nearly missed this milestone as we should have made this move years ago.
"We had delayed the replacement of our previous ETMs in the belief that once contactless was achievable and cost effective for smaller operators, it was the way forward.
Delaine saw a need to make the move to contactless after it became apparent that the number of passengers paying with high denomination bank notes was continually increasing, due to the declining use of cash.
Another benefit that Delaine Buses have found through using Ticketer ETMs is the tracking feature.
The company is able to supply its Twitter feed with up to date information about service delays and diversions.
This has significantly reduced the number of enquires during these periods to almost zero, as Mark Delaine-Smith observes: "We are able to inform people before they reach for their phones to call us. We recently experienced complete gridlock for over an hour in one of the towns we serve and yet not one passenger called in because we were able to give everyone live updates.
The smaller independent operator, like Delaine, is at the core of Ticketer's business, as MDr John Clarfelt explains: "Ticketer has grown into the business that it is today by supporting smaller operators like Delaine.


Study patterns have changed globally. Courses by distance learning are gaining immense popularity all over the world. Among all the professional courses that are pursued through distance learning, MBA courses are the most sought after ones. And if it is UK MBA, then it is better in all ways. A MBA course from a reputed university or institute adds a great value to the career of a person. Even, if it is an online course, the valuation is same. There was a barrier initially, when people valued regular courses over courses by distance learning programs. There was a notion that the education that was imparted in the distance learning courses for UK MBA was much below standard in comparison to regular courses of MBA in UK.
UK has the best colleges and universities in the world. Infact it is the dream of many students to complete their higher education from some university or institute from UK. With the advent of various kinds of professional courses like MBA, these institutes and universities have gained popularity on a larger scale. The most interesting thing is that online UK MBA courses are also available now. These courses help students to pursue the courses from any parts of the world. Thus, now students can pursue the courses by distance learning without needing to move out from their own countries. The expenses of doing UK MBA from courses by distance education are also less than regular MBA courses.
UK MBA can be sought in various specializations related to MBA. You might notice that while some university is better in a particular specialization, the others are not very good in that. Therefore before registering for UK MBA courses make sure which specialization you want to opt for. Accordingly choose the university or the institute from which you want to pursue the courses by distance learning. There are some important things before registering to the online university. Try and do a little research and study about the university on the Internet. Check if the university or the institute has good reputation in providing courses by distance education, particularly UK MBA. If possible read some testimonials regarding the institute and also see if placement facilities are good.
Successfully completing a UK MBA program from a reputed university and institute can place you much higher than other candidates in the job field. Even the pay package of a candidate, who is a MBA holder, is much higher than that of a normal candidate with a general degree.
Most people have a car these days and this could be a new one every year or so, or a used one to save some hard earned cash. However, these days, people are becoming more aware of the environment so they are tending to look for cars which emit less and run on cheaper fuel. NJ VW dealers have cottoned on to the fact that people are now looking for diesel cars over the old gas style vehicles. Look for VW dealers NJ on the internet to see what they have on offer.
Look out for the Jetta TDI which is reputed to be doing better than the hybrids that were the buzz word until recently. This car was named the 'greenest car' by a well know journal. Although diesel would not seem like an obvious choice, it came into its own during the OPEC problems in the seventies it is now becoming the best alternative fuel choice since petroleum is going through the roof. The Jetta clocks a very respectable 41 miles per gallon on the highway so this surely is a great car for those on budgets or who want to be greener than they are right now. It is the lower carbon emission aspect which is really attracting people too, so check out this model and see if it is the right car for you.
Of course, there are many models of Volkswagen on the market today so outlets normally have a whole range of them on offer. They may also have trade in deals too and this will certainly make the outlay that much smaller. However, most dealerships will also have access to credit companies too which makes paying for a vehicle a little less painful. Take a look online to see which dealerships are in the local area and see what they have in stock. The great thing about having their stock online is that the buyer can do some comparisons before they step onto the lot. Also, those who sound like they know about cars, and the book prices of course, will certainly pick up a better bargain in the long run.
The buyer should also know what they want from a car since this will also save time on the lot. Some people will want a family car, big enough to take all the kids and perhaps some friends, while others will strictly want a saloon that looks sleek enough for business. Also look out for special deals which may include free insurance for one year, free servicing after a number of miles or in one year, or anything else that makes the deal that much sweeter.
Finally, not all dealerships offer the same kind of service. Indeed, some of them have gotten the industry a bad name so try checking with friends and colleagues where they shop for their automobiles. Word of mouth is a great tool when this amount of money is at stake and people are only too happy to advice on what is on offer.
About the Author: Stewart Wrighter recently searched the internet for the term VW dealers NJ in order to find a safe affordable car for his teenage driver. He found the number of NJ VW dealers available online impressive.
Prescription Drug Addiction Which Method Of Drug Detox Is Best?
When looking for help for themselves or a loved one with a prescription drug problem, people are often unsure which detox program is best. Choosing the right program could mean the difference between success and failure in overcoming prescription drug addiction. Different types of drug detox programs are available and each one has its advantages and drawbacks.
For most people drug detox is just the start of full rehabilitation. It is primarily a method of withdrawal, and does not address why the person became addicted in the first place – for that you need a successful drug rehab program. Nevertheless, withdrawal is the necessary first step to rehab and to get someone with a prescription drug addiction problem to even agree to quit, it is often necessary to find a drug detox program that can effectively handle prescription drug addiction detox, is safe, and is as comfortable for the addicted person as possible.
Some drug detox programs simply provide a setting where the person is kept away from all drugs, fed, housed, and watched over to ensure they don't encounter any serious medical problems. They are basically withdrawing 'cold turkey', with nothing to relieve the pain or other withdrawal symptoms. For many with a prescription drug addiction problem, this type of drug detox is very hard on the body, and very traumatic.
Another type of drug detox program basically amounts to substituting a different drug for the one the person is already taking. The person arrives at the detox center, is given a drug that helps relieve the symptoms of withdrawal, and leaves the center on the substitute drug – possibly chained to it forever. If they want to get off the new drug, they may well have to go through another drug detox. This is obviously not a good choice for someone with a prescription drug addiction as they have just replaced one prescription for another.
Then we have 'rapid detox', promoted as the fastest route. You arrive at the facility, usually a hospital, and, after medical examination and other preparations, are put under general anesthetic for between four and six hours – the person is basically 'out' while a strong drug is pumped through their system.
The most talked about aspect of the rapid detox method is the fact that you are technically done within hours. However, recovery from the anesthetic and physical stress put on the body can take several days, and the person is likely to continue to have side effects and symptoms for weeks. In fact, most people leave rapid detox centers on medications designed to handle the after-effects of the detox.
The best method of detoxing from prescription drugs is the gradual withdrawal technique. The person checks into a medically-supervised, comfortable facility where they are helped through withdrawal by the use of drugs that help alleviate the symptoms. This differs from the 'substitute drug' method as the person is given the withdrawal drugs only for a short period of time, and is no longer taking that drug when they leave.
There's no quick fix for drug addiction. The first step is a drug detox program that can successfully deal with prescription drug addiction. Then finish up with a drug rehab program that addresses the reasons behind the addiction. With these steps done, the person can get their life back.
The Cash Drawer is a major component of the point of sale system. It provides safe and secure storage for currencies, cheques, receipts of credit cards and other important papers. Many renowned companies are manufacturing the storage devices that are in huge demand for providing POS solution to varied business needs. They are available at very affordable rates for small business units. Many agencies supply industry best drawers at most reasonable rates. Posiflex, Goodson, Echo, Casio and Nexa are some major names that are manufacturing Cash Drawers for POS system for long times. Their storage devices are affordable and reliable.
The popular types of Cash Drawers are the one which is durable and suitable for heavy duty business operations. The main feature of this kind of storage device is that it has three position key lock system. It also has the provision of an emergency opening of the lock. These are available in both serial and USB interface. It is an electronic device and is connected to other components of the point of sale system. An interface is required to connect it to another component of the point of sale systems like barcode scanner and receipt printer. The two types of interface that are available to connect this device are either USB or serial interface.
Many accessories are available with Cash Drawers. Lock and key, till covers, coins cup, under counter mounting bracket, adjustable cash storage box insert and media tray are some of the accessories for this device. The accessories for storage devices are abundantly available in the market and are branded product. A more safe and secure environment is ensured with till covers. Additional till is beneficial during shift changes of staffs. Cash Drawer Locking till is the best way to keep your storage device locked. This way the chances of theft are eliminated. This storage device can be strongly mounted with the help of under the counter mounting brackets. The mounting system provides free space at counters. Cash counter accessories are made to work efficiently in toughest environment.
These storage devices come in different sizes. Modern devices are manufactured keeping in mind space constraint. Modern technology has driven heavy duty storage devices comes with a flip top which is best suited for less space POS environment. The flip top type of devices is compact in size, and its top cover is made of sturdy metal. A lockable lid is provided with the top cover to ensure extra safety. The top cover of the flip top storage device is usually made of stainless steel which protects it from rusting and is very easy to clean. The manufacturers of these devices offer an excellent guarantee and return warranty in case any fault is observed.
The most common description of the Cash Drawer is that it usually has space to accommodate five note holders and eight coins' slot. Two slots are also given to keep cheques, and the most common color available is black. The standard voltage requirement is either 12V or 24V.


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Woodstock deja vu at Clinton concert this weekend
The Woodstock Potatoe Project takes place through Sunday at the Red Mill Museum in Clinton.
Today marks the 46th anniversary of the start of the original Woodstock Festival in Bethel, N.Y., which took place Aug. 15-17, 1969. And last night at the Red Mill Museum in Clinton, a Woodstock tribute concert like New Jersey has never seen before started on the grounds of the Red Mill Museum in Clinton.
At the Woodstock Potatoe Project (run by the same people who do the annual Black Potatoe Music Festival at the museum), 15 artists will play sets devoted to the music of one Woodstock artist each, through Sunday — in the same order, for the most part, as the bands at the original festival.
For today's and tomorrow's schedules see below. But the concert started last night with four sets: Gregg Cagno as Richie Havens, Donna Sparacio as Melanie, KC Cary as Arlo Guthrie and Carol Hammersma as Joan Baez (obviously, the original festival's Friday lineup was much folkier than the music that followed on Saturday on Sunday). The Clinton artists not only played the original material (with, in some cases, some non-Woodstock material sprinkled in as well), but Cagno and Cary also recited some of Havens' and Guthrie's groovy stage banter.
Some of the original Woodstock material has become legendary, but much has become forgotten. So, at this concert, you not only heard Cagno perform an intense version of Havens' celebratory "Freedom," but also Havens' warm medley of The Beatles' "Strawberry Field Forever" and "Hey Jude." (Cagno also talked about opening a show for the late Havens, and being impressed at how friendly and down to earth he was). Cary played not just Guthrie's "Coming Into Los Angeles," but also "Every Hand in the Land" and Guthrie's cover of "Bobby Dylan's" (that's what Guthrie said on the Woodstock stage) "Walking Down the Line."
Sparacio, who sang with the same touch of grit in her voice that Melanie has, came prepared to sing original-setlist songs like "Close to It All," "Tuning My Guitar" and "Birthday of the Sun," which capture the Woodstock spirit as well as many more famous songs. And Hammersma, who sang in a cool, clear voice like Baez's, duplicated the wide range of material Baez sang in 1969, including the graceful original song "Sweet Sir Galahad," classics from the worlds of folk ("Joe Hill") and gospel ("Oh Happy Day"), and covers of songs by The Rolling Stones ("No Expectations"), The Band ("I Shall Be Released"), The Byrds ("Hickory Wind") and Tom Paxton ("The Last Things on My Mind").
Side note: It's pretty cool that 46 years after Woodstock, three of these four artists — Baez, Guthrie and Melanie — are still out there, recording and touring. Not a bat batting average. (Havens, sadly, died in 2013.)
Here is the schedule for the rest of the festival:
3 p.m.: The Matt Angus Thing (The Band)
4 p.m.: The Glimpses (John Sebastian)
5 p.m.: The Mike Montrey Band (The Grateful Dead)
6 p.m.: Jack Tannehill (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
7 p.m.: Chelsea Carlson (Janis Joplin)
8 p.m.: Flathead Sky (The Who)
9 p.m.: Jenny Cat (Jefferson Airplane)
2 p.m.: Karl Dietel Five (Joe Cocker)
3:15 p.m.: Grasping at Straws (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
4:30 p.m.: Sid Whelan (Paul Butterfield Blues Band)
5:30 p.m.: Chris Bergson Trio (Jimi Hendrix)
Tickets are $15 a day; visit blackpotatoe.com.
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'Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),' Melanie


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Update vets' loan program
A proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot would assist Oregon veterans while also providing a boost to housing markets statewide. These dual benefits would be achieved by updating one of the most successful programs in Oregon history, a program that uses state-issued bonds to finance home mortgages for veterans. Measure 70, referred to a public vote by the Legislature, deserves the voters� support.
The veterans� home loan program, now called OREVET, was created by voters in 1944 to provide low-interest mortgages to veterans and their surviving spouses. Over the past two-thirds of a century the program has made $7.5 billion in loans to 334,000 veterans. At times, the program has been a primary source of home loan financing in the state. Every dime of state bonds issued to finance the loans has been repaid by veterans� mortgage payments; the program costs taxpayers nothing.
OREVET currently plays a relatively small role in state housing markets, with 4,069 mortgages totaling $302 million outstanding as of last year. That�s partly because low-interest loans have been available from commercial lenders in recent years. But there�s another reason: Some veterans are finding they are ineligible for OREVET loans. Measure 70 would widen the eligibility criteria, bringing them into line with current terms of military service.
When the home loan program was created in 1944, eligible veterans were defined as those who had been honorably discharged after a minimum of 210 consecutive days in active duty, had served in combat or had been discharged due to a service-related injury or medical problem. Eligibility ended 30 years after discharge.
These standards exclude many deserving modern-day veterans � particularly members of the National Guard, whose deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan may not yield 210 consecutive days of active-duty service. The nation has asked much of its National Guardsmen and women � serial deployments disrupt careers and family lives, and even service in noncombat roles can involve great personal risk. It�s wrong to deny an important state benefit to these veterans because they don�t meet the minimum of 210 days of consecutive service. In addition, the 30-year cutoff now excludes veterans who served during the Vietnam War.
Measure 70 would eliminate both the 210-day rule and the 30-year cutoff. OREVET loans would be available to any veteran who has served under honorable conditions on active duty. Borrowers would still have to meet the program�s financial qualifications. Loans would continue to be available only for owner-occupied, single-family, primary residences in Oregon. Currently, the program offers interest rates as low as 4 percent on loans of up to $417,000.
The veterans� loan program got into trouble during the early 1980s, when the state sold bonds at higher interest rates than it was charging veterans in mortgage interest. That borrow-high, lend-low problem was resolved without any infusion of taxpayer funds, and the program has been well-managed ever since. Veterans tend to be good credit risks, and the program�s near-death experience in the 1980s created a lasting commitment to sound lending practices.
Oregonians recognized their obligation as the close of World War II approached, and helped returning veterans re-enter civilian life. At the same time, the low-interest loans helped build the housing stock throughout the state. The obligation remains to today�s veterans, who have served under different conditions in different types of wars. Voters should bring the OREVET program up to date by voting yes on Measure 70.


Baccarat is a basic card game that requires mastery of basic gameplay, but offers massive opportunities for entertainment, satisfaction and profitability. The most basic objective in the game of baccarat is the comparison of two hands, that of the Player and the Banker. And since there are two hands that will be compared, there are three possible directions for the wager – the Banker, the Player and a Tie. By placing a wager on the Banker, the player is counting on the possibility that the hand of the banker will have a higher value compared to that of the player. And a player can place a wager on a 'Tie' if he thinks that both the banker and the player will have a similar value for the hands.
When playing this game, players will need to pay attention to the values of each card. Cards from 2 to 9 will retain its face value, while 10 to King will have zero values. Now, if the player gets an Ace, it will come with 1 point.
Already a simple game to play, this game is rendered simpler, thanks to the introduction of a live casino format. In a live casino format, players are given a chance to enjoy the exciting action right in one's home or office, without even visiting a real casino to face a dealer on the table. This is made possible by streaming technology – baccarat action is streamed live from a casino studio, direct to one's home or office, through multiple cameras and fast internet connection. The result is an authentic baccarat experience together with an attractive dealer, with comfort and convenience in mind.
But its simple gameplay and convenient platform should not give you the confidence that you can easily win in the game of baccarat. Just like other table games, the odds of winning is in favor of the dealer, and without proper preparation, playing the game can compromise your bankroll. But with careful preparation and the use of right betting strategies, you can easily rack up a few wins on the live baccarat table, and end up with a smile. Here are three betting strategies that worked for others, which can also work for you.
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There are three possible bets on the game of live baccarat – 'Player', 'Tie' or 'Banker'. If you want to increase your odds of winning, you may want to put your money on the 'Banker'. According to experts and enthusiasts, the bet on the 'Banker' offers the lowest edge for the house at 1.06-percent. If you decide to bet on the hand of the 'Player', then the edge is placed at 1.24-percent. The worst bet (at least according to experts) is a 'Tie'. This means that if you want to enjoy live baccarat and enjoy your time online, make sure to make most of your bets on the 'Banker'.
No, it does not mean that you should be a master of card counting, like the character in the movie '21' starring Kevin Spacey. What you need is some skills and a reliable memory so you will know the basics of card counting. Here, you will need to keep track of the cards that have been played. According to many enthusiasts, card counting can help you determine the possible payouts. If there is a higher count, then it means that you can enjoy an improved payout rate. Also, another role of card counting is to help the player decide when its time to bet a low or higher amount. You need to wager low when the count is low, and place a higher wager when count is high.
Here, players will pay attention to the house advantage. A player is advised to place a lower wager when the house advantage is high, and a higher wager when the house advantage is low. When applying the strategy, players must keep in mind that the lowest wager that one can make is equivalent to the table minimum. And when making the highest wager, the player should make a wager equivalent to 10x the smallest wager made.