title: Did mark zuckerberg get vaccine

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From the word go, Mark Zuckerberg was one of this generation’s most influential entrepreneurs, but he recently stirred up another kind of controversy. The news that Mark Zuckerberg received a Covid-19 vaccine at a time when it is limited to health care workers and the elderly, became a hot topic in the news. People are questioning his eligibility, and politicians from both sides of the aisle have weighed in. So why did Mark Zuckerberg get a vaccine? Was it political favoritism or did he have access to the vaccine long before the rest of the population? And what message does that send to everyone else who doesn’t have access yet? To gain a better understanding of the complexities of Mark Zuckerberg’s vaccine eligibility, it’s crucial to look at the facts.
The scope of the Covid-19 pandemic has been severe since its onset. Leaders of some top companies and figures of worldwide repute, including Bill Gates and Donald Trump, got the vaccine to send a wave of inspiration and confidence among the general population. Following in their footsteps, it was highly likely that Mark Zuckerberg too would get the vaccine. After he confirmed his vaccine eligibility in an Instagram post, many people questioned why he took it. This is why Zuckerberg’s decision to take the vaccine received a huge amount of backlash. He was quick to explain that the vaccine was a part of a clinical trial where he volunteered and was approved through the process.
Mark Zuckerberg’s eligibility lies in the fact that he met one of the state’s criteria to get the vaccine, i.e. he is 45 years old and over. He is a tech giant responsible for running Facebook, one of the world’s largest online social media platform, and he certainly understands the importance of getting vaccinated. He was in the very first cohort of people eligible to get the shot. As a business leader, public figure and digital innovator, it is his duty to take exceptional care of his health, which is why he chose to make use of the resources that were made available to him.
Public health experts have confirmed that Mark Zuckerberg’s vaccine eligibility did not depend on his financial wealth. Instead, it was dictated by the eligibility criteria given by the government. Additionally, Zuckerberg went to extraordinary lengths to make sure he doesn’t take away the vaccination opportunity from those who truly need it. To demonstrate this, Zuckerberg revealed that he donated his portion of the vaccine — on a voluntary basis — to those in need. He made sure there was no injustice, and he played a part in making the opportunity more accessible to everyone who qualifies.
However, even though Mark Zuckerberg made every effort to make sure he didn’t break any rules and get the vaccine before he was eligible, the sense of injustice still remains. High-profile figures are generally able to gain access to resources that the majority of people can’t, and in the case of the Covid-19 vaccine, the perception of injustice is heightened. This is why it is important for all public figures and decision-makers to understand their responsibility to the public and use their power to make a positive difference. This is something that Mark Zuckerberg has done by using his platform to raise awareness about the pandemic and donating his portion of the vaccine.
How Are Tech Leaders Responding?
Over the past year, major tech leaders have played an important role in the pandemic relief effort. Many have donated to food banks and have provided access to Covid-19 tests to the general population. However, some have questioned the commitment of tech leaders to the cause. This is why Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to get the vaccine has raised eyebrows, as it has sparked conversations about what more tech leaders can do to help the world at this difficult time. So far, tech leaders have been vocal about the importance of following safety measures and getting vaccinated, and they have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that all those eligible are given access to the vaccine.
Facebook and other tech giants have donated vast amounts of money to the global Covid-19 relief effort. Internally, they are rolling out many initiatives to ensure the safety of their staff and to support them in this difficult time. The Zuckerberg’s donations have gone to fund research on the virus and to provide support to the most vulnerable, such as offering emergency relief funds to small businesses. Overall, tech leaders are doing as much as they can to ensure that the world is kept safe from the dangers of the pandemic.
Consequences Of Mark Zuckerberg’s Vaccination
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to get the Covid-19 vaccine has already caused a stir. After news of his vaccination broke, people from all walks of life began questioning the ethics and rationale behind his eligibility. This confusion could be because there is a perception that the wealthy and influential have greater access to resources. However, it is a well known fact that many public figures have already received the vaccine, including Joe Biden and Donald Trump, due to their age and profession.
The consequences of Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to get vaccinated has also led to an increased awareness of the eligibility criteria and has highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated. The more people become aware of the vaccine, the more likely they are to get it, and this reduces the risk of further outbreak. It also encourages more people to volunteer in clinical trials to speed up the process of developing the vaccine. Ultimately, the more people who are aware of the importance of the vaccine, the faster the world will reach herd immunity.
Social Media & Vaccine Misinformation
Social media has also been instrumental in raising awareness about the Covid-19 vaccine, and Mark Zuckerberg was one of the first tech leaders to get involved. He has used his platform to disburse information about the safety and importance of the vaccine, and has even set up an online hub where people can find any information they want to know. Zuckerberg has also taken steps to prevent the spread of misinformation, by introducing measures to stop the circulation of fake news surrounding the vaccine.
However, despite efforts to spread authentic information about the vaccine, there is still plenty of misinformation floating around on social media. Many of these false claims have spread quickly, resulting in confusion and fear among people around the world. To prevent the spread of misinformation, tech giants have taken steps to remove such content and have warned those who post it. Zuckerberg’s involvement in encouraging people to get vaccinated has gone a long way in combating the spread of vaccine misinformation.
The Ongoing Debate
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to get the Covid-19 vaccine has sparked a global debate about technology and its role in helping with the pandemic. It has reignited conversations about the disparity of access to resources and the responsibility of influential people to contribute towards providing a fairer and more equal state of affairs. It has also highlighted the importance of promoting responsible action and using social media as a platform to raise awareness and spread reliable information.
Ultimately, the debate will continue, mainly because of the disparity in how some people are able to access resources. There is no doubt that more needs to be done to ensure that everyone has access to the vaccine, and tech leaders will certainly continue to work towards this goal. It is clear from Mark Zuckerberg’s actions that he understands the importance of his role in the world’s recovery, and he will most likely do all he can to ensure we come out of the pandemic stronger than ever.


tier: cub

shelf: finance

title: Bloomberg.com|2 minute read

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Bloomberg.com|2 minute read
Goldman Sachs Raises S&P 500 Targets Amid Lower Tariffs and Recession Risks
Goldman Sachs has recently increased its S&P 500 targets, influenced by lower tariffs and diminished recession risks. Key highlights include:
- Goldman’s prediction adjustment reflects a cautious optimism in the market.
- Recession odds have been cut from 45% to 35%, signaling confidence in economic recovery.
- Lower tariffs are expected to bolster corporate profits and investor sentiment.
- Multiple sources, including Bloomberg and Yahoo Finance, report on the implications of these adjustments for market dynamics.
Here's the full scoop.
Goldman Sachs Takes a Bold Step in Market Predictions
So, Goldman Sachs just decided to shake things up by raising their S&P 500 targets. Why, you ask? Because lower tariffs and a little sunshine on the recession front have made them feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Who wouldn’t want to play the stock market like it’s a high-stakes poker game?
Lower Tariffs: The Market's New Best Friend
It’s like opening the windows and letting fresh air into a stuffy room; lower tariffs are breathing new life into the S&P 500. As companies see relief from trade tensions, their profits are expected to soar, and guess what? Happy corporations mean happy investors.
Recession Risks on the Decline
Hold onto your hats, folks! Goldman’s slashed the odds of a recession from 45% to a mere 35%. That’s right; they’re feeling spicy about the economy’s chances. This optimistic outlook is not just a shot in the dark; it’s grounded in tangible data and a sense of market resilience.
Market Optimism: A Double-Edged Sword?
Now, let’s not get too carried away. While optimism is great, it’s also a slippery slope. There’s always a chance that this euphoria might be short-lived, like a one-hit wonder. Investors are advised to tread carefully, keeping an eye on market fluctuations that can be as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof.
Insights from the Experts
Financial wizards from various platforms, including Yahoo Finance and MarketWatch, are chiming in, highlighting that while Goldman’s optimism is refreshing, caution is still the name of the game. After all, nobody wants to be the last one dancing when the music stops.
What Lies Ahead for Investors?
With these new predictions, investors are left to ponder: is it time to dive back into the market or play it safe? The answer lies in individual risk tolerance and a keen understanding of market signals. Play smart, and who knows? You might just come out on top.


tier: polar

shelf: education

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College of Education > Academics > Leadership, Language & Curriculum > Graduate Programs > Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship (PhD) > Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship (PhD) program, students must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution and have a previous GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
A complete application to the PhD program will include the following materials:
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview with PhD program faculty as part of the application process. Interviews are held either at the Lincoln Park campus or by phone, depending on an applicant's availability. The Office of Graduate Admissions contacts applicants to schedule the interview if one will be required.
Applicants who have earned a degree outside of the U.S. or who will be considered international students must submit additional materials. Visit our International Students page for more information.
Applicants can upload supplemental application materials, send requests for letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee through our online application system.
The PhD program admits new students every quarter: fall, winter, spring and summer. It offers rolling admission, but regular deadlines are set for each term to assure students full consideration for admission and financial aid. The program will continue to accept and process applications after the regular deadline if space is available.
*The PhD program admits students all year on a rolling basis; however, most students admitted for the summer term will begin classes the following fall quarter.
Applicants typically receive an admission decision 4-6 weeks after submitting a complete application.
Learn more about the Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship PhD program and meet with program faculty at an upcoming information session.
Office of Graduate Admission 2400 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 60614-3250 Email: email@example.com: (773) 325-4405


shelf: home-craft

title: Salad chirashi zushi

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‘Chirashi-zushi’ is a type of Sushi and it is a kind of decorated rice salad. This ‘Salad Chirashi-zushi’ is quite popular in Japan. You can add a variety of salad ingredients and decorate it as you like. If you want to prepare this dish for more than 4 servings, just cook more Sushi Rice and add more ingredients. Find my family’s Sushi Rice recipe.
2 cups (*180ml cup) Japanese Short Grain Rice
50ml Rice Vinegar
40g (about 40ml) Sugar
Slightly less than 1 teaspoon (4g) Salt
Other Ingredient Suggestions
Sashimi (Fresh Raw Fish *e.g. Tuna, Salmon, etc.)
Eggs (Thin Omelette Strips, Dry Scrambled, Boiled, etc.)
Carrot *blanched in salted water
Snow Peas OR Sugar Snap Peas *blanched in salted water
Asparagus *blanched in salted water
Japanese Mayonnaise & Soy Sauce
*Note: You may wish to add some Wasabi
- Cook Rice with slightly less amount of water to achieve firmer texture. Make Sushi Vinegar by mixing Rice Vinegar, Sugar and Salt.
- When Rice is cooked and steamed, pour the Sushi Vinegar over the HOT rice, then empty it into a large mixing bowl. Mix it well gently and thoroughly, fanning the rice with a fan or piece of cardboard to help the rice cool quickly. Cover the Rice with a damp cloth to stop the Rice drying out.
- When the Rice is cooled, mix with other ingredients. Some ingredients are more suitable for topping. Decorate Sushi Salad as you like. Mix Japanese Mayonnaise with some Soy Sauce, and drizzle it over OR serve with it.


shelf: history-culture

title: Eureka california at the red black

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Athens-based band Eureka California doesn’t boast supreme vocal abilities or particularly complicated instrumentation, yet it succeeds in spite of this.
With the band’s latest album release “Versus,” they exhibit the versatility to embody the original punk movement of the ‘70s as well as its rebirth in ‘90s grunge, while simultaneously making listeners comfortable in the garage-rock scenario that the band thrives in.
Although almost all of the album carries a similar sense of hopelessness and an understanding that society is much less than perfect, it is extremely dynamic otherwise.
The second track “Sign My Name With An X,” feels as though it could have been played at the classic New York City punk club CBGB with an instrumentation that is best described as loud, gritty and in-your-face. With only three unique lines of lyrics, “Oh I’ll show you where I hide/Cause I guess you couldn’t guess/Sign my name with an X,” the track is simple and straightforward at its core, which is characteristic of the punk movement.
On the other hand, “I Will Write Mine Over Potomac” contains a self-aware characteristic of grunge. From the lines, “Is this the way the future’s meant to be/It looks a lot like yesterday to me,” to “Cause sometimes you just want to go/Where nobody knows your name,” the track carries the sense of disenchantment with both society and the future that could also be found in tracks done by the poster-child of grunge, Nirvana. This track also contains a beautifully picked introduction that separates it from others in the album and adds a simplicity to the song.
The ability of the band to represent two unique genres in one album without feeling disjointed is certainly something to note.
Another important success to note in “Versus” is the band’s ability to keep the album relatable, especially to those living in Athens. The track “Fear and Loathing in the Classic City” not only gives a dark narration to the fears of the average 20-something trying to get established, but also ties it back to Athens fairly directly. This song is also the closest thing to acoustic on the album, and it actually works surprisingly well.
Also in the category of relatable is the song “Sober Sister.” Although quite upbeat, it offers a fairly disheartening description of what seems to be the downtown scene that Athens is known quite well for.
Though Eureka California’s latest album carries a similar sense of hopelessness throughout, the album remains dynamic. With it’s often relatable, albeit dark, lyrics, the album is likely to attract listeners from the Classic City as well as elsewhere.


shelf: civic-law

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Making the positive case for EU membership
Press release from EFA MEP Jill Evans (Plaid Cymru)
Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that 'Wales has a great deal to contribute to making the EU more effective - improving Europe for all its people'.
Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans (EFA)
The MEP was speaking in a key debate with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker ahead of the forthcoming EU Summit where the renegotiation of the UK's EU membership will be discussed.
The UK Prime Minister is seeking to renegotiate the UK's membership ahead of a referendum where people will be asked whether they wish to remain in the EU or leave.
Plaid Cymru will be campaigning for Wales to stay in the European Union and will make the positive case for European Union membership.
Jill Evans MEP said:
"At a date, yet to be announced, my constituents in Wales will be faced with a choice that will affect us for generations to come: voting whether or not to remain in the EU.
"For my party, Plaid Cymru, and many in Wales, like local authorities, businesses and voluntary organisations, EU membership is vital in building our economy and our communities.
"Wales has benefitted from EU solidarity through the structural funds and from legislation protecting workers, the environment and our rural areas and much more.
"I know that Wales has a great deal to contribute to making the EU more effective - improving Europe for all its people. We want to engage far more directly: positively and proactively.
"We want to work together in the interests of peace, social justice and sustainability.
"There may be no decision taken this week in relation to the UK, but I want to send a message to you ahead of the Council meeting; that we are making a very clear and positive case for remaining in the EU, which is in Wales's national interest and in Europe's interests."


shelf: science-engineering

title: Throttle position sensor replacement

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On average, the cost for a Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Replacement is $164 with $69 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
For a car to run smoothly, it needs the proper mixture of air and fuel. The amount of air in the engine is controlled by the air intake system. A throttle body is part of the air intake system that helps control the amount of air that gets into the engine. The throttle body has a throttle plate. If the plate is closed, it prevents the air from getting into the engine. When you push the gas pedal, it opens the plate, allowing the air to enter the engine. The amount of air depends on the position of the plate, which is controlled by the gas pedal. The harder you push the gas pedal, the wider the plate will open, and more air will flow to the engine. This means more power and more speed.
The throttle position sensor reports the position of the gas pedal to the computer in your car (Engine Control Unit). The computer then determines the position of the throttle plate. It also calculates the amount of air flow to the engine and the amount of fuel to be injected for the required ratio of air-fuel mixture.
The throttle position sensor also controls the shifting of the gears. If this sensor stops working, the car's computer will not be able to calculate the right amount of fuel to be injected in the system. It may not be able to change the gears. Your car will not get the right amount of power. It may not even start. The Check Engine light may come on.
If you notice that the gears are not changing properly, get the throttle position sensor (TPS) inspected. A good mechanic will clean the throttle body during a tune-up. If the Check Engine light is on, get the car inspected as soon as you can.
Your vehicle depends on an optimal mixture of air and fuel in order to run optimally. The amount of air that enters the engine is controlled by the air intake system. The faster your engine is moving, the more air it needs, so your air intake system is in tune with your gas pedal. Your throttle position sensor is constantly sending information about your gas pedal to the vehicle’s engine control unit. The computer then chooses the optimal position for the throttle plate, which is the part of the air intake system that lets air into the engine.
When the throttle position sensor malfunctions, the engine control unit has no information about the gas pedal, and the throttle plate is not utilized. As a result, your vehicle will not get the right amount of air into the engine, and your engine will lose power and run very poorly. In some cases, this will keep your vehicle from being able to change gears.
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shelf: software-docs

title: Ubuntu 11 10

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Ubuntu 12.04, the LTS (Long Term Support) version, beta version is out. According to the release schedule of Ubuntu 12.04, the final version will be released by the end of April. In case you are an early adopter and wants to try your hand on the beta release, here is how to upgrade to the beta version:
- Press Alt+F2 to open the command box
- Type “update-manager -d” (without the quotes)
- Please mind the space between manager and -d
- Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ’12.04′ is available.
- Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.
Enjoy Ubuntu 12.04. Cheers
VLC media player version 2.0 “Two Flower” has been released and it brings major changes in its appearance and functionality. In my opinion VLC media players is the best, free or non-free, media player available for any platform be it Windows, Linux or OSx. The new changes only add for the betterment of the already better VLC player. The new version is laced with faster decoding, more video format support, better interface and (experimental) Blue-Ray support. Take a look at the new interface:
Install VLC 2.0 in Ubuntu 11.10:
VLC 2.0 is available in Software Centre for Ubuntu 12.04 but not for Ubuntu 11.10. One can install it from the source code or the easier way by using PPAs. To install it using PPA use the following commands in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:n-muench/vlc sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install vlc
Install VLC 2.0 in Windows:
Get the exe file from this link: vlc-2.0-source-forge-doenload
Install VLC 2.0 in Mac OS:
Download the dmg file this link: vlc-2.0-source-forge-download
And there you are with the new, shiny and better VLC 2.0. How do you find the new VLC? Do share your views. Cheers
One of the most common problem one faces after a fresh install of Ubuntu is the loss of Wireless Network. And believe me that is the biggest pain for a normal user. The problem double-folds if the wireless adapter is broadcom (do not know what is your wireless adapter? click here). Some of the general problems are showing no wireless adapter, showing wireless adapter but detecting no wireless networks etc. [Read more…]
To install the restricted drivers (broadcom wireless drivers) in the ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal and Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric without a wired Internet connection follow the instructions below: [Read more…]
When you install Ubuntu (or any other Linux OS), it makes Ubuntu the default operating system. So if you want to use Windows, you have to select it manually within 10 sec otherwise it boots into Ubuntu directly.
But what if you are not a regular Ubuntu user (Why so?) and use Windows most of the time? It irritates you that you have to wait at each boot to select Windows. If you are facing such problems then you might want to make Windows your default operating system so that it boots into Windows by default. [Read more…]
Ubuntu in its Software Center provides Chromium, the open source web browser upon which Google has built Google Chrome. If you do not want to use Chromium but the official Google Chrome then follow the instruction here: [Read more…]
After a successful upgrade to Ubuntu 11.10 from Ubuntu 11.04 I found myself struggling with login problem. Each time I tried to login with my root user it brought me back to login screen and the only way I could access it through guest user (pity!). [Read more…]
April 2011 saw a change in Ubuntu where it launched Unity instead of Gnome as its default desktop environment. That did not went down well with many users who wanted to use the newly launched Gnome 3 in Ubuntu. Ubuntu 11.04 did not provide support to Gnome 3 officially. Enthusiast users did find a way to install Gnome 3 though but it resulted in breaking the Unity environment completely which means that a user could have used either Unity or Gnome 3 not both. [Read more…]
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shelf: health

title: Cerebral palsy risk factors

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Imagine having a foolproof “Do’s and Don’ts” list to ensure your baby is born in perfect health. This guide could help eliminate cerebral palsy risk factors, ensuring your newborn is not affected by CP.
But we know life doesn’t work that way. Life is full of surprises! Oftentimes, doctors themselves are surprised when a baby is diagnosed with CP. They might not be able to tell you why your baby has it.
While doctors often can’t determine the exact cause of CP, the medical community does agree that certain risk factors do make a baby more likely to have it. Find out what these factors are below.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture. It results from abnormalities or damage to a child’s brain while it’s still developing.
When a baby is born with CP, there may be a few noticeable symptoms, like limpness or slow reflexes. Or, CP might manifest a bit later, when the baby is older and has trouble crawling or walking.
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition with varying degrees of severity. It affects each person differently.
Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors
Several risk factors increase the likelihood of a child developing cerebral palsy. But not all of them can be controlled. While it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, being aware of the factors that may contribute to cerebral palsy can help you take proactive steps to manage them and seek the necessary support.
CP risk factors include:
Premature Birth and Low Birth Weight
Premature birth (before 37 weeks) and low birth weight are significant cerebral palsy risk factors. Preemies are more likely to have underdeveloped organs and a higher risk of brain damage, leading to cerebral palsy. Low birth weight, often linked with premature birth, also increases the likelihood of CP.
Having twins, triplets, and other multiples is an amazing and rare phenomenon. But having multiples also raises the risk of cerebral palsy. The reason why is that multiple births often lead to premature delivery and low birth weight. Also, the death of a twin or triplet can increase cerebral palsy risk factors for the surviving babies.
Maternal Infections During Pregnancy
If you get sick during pregnancy, the illness may not affect just you. Severe infections like rubella, cytomegalovirus, or toxoplasmosis, can contribute to CP risk factors. These infections can cause inflammation in the fetal brain, leading to brain damage.
Complications during labor and delivery can increase the risk of cerebral palsy because they might result in brain injury. These complications include:
- Prolonged labor
- Breech births (feet come through the womb first, instead of the head)
- Umbilical cord knots
- Oxygen deprivation (hypoxia)
Medical professionals must monitor and manage these complications to minimize risks.
Most cases of cerebral palsy aren’t inherited. But certain genetic disorders that affect brain development can be cerebral palsy risk factors.
Exposure to Toxins
In movies, toxin exposure turns people into superheroes. In real life, it can impair brain development and lead to CP. Pregnant women should avoid known harmful substances, like methylmercury or certain pesticides to protect their developing baby.
Maternal Health Conditions
Maternal health conditions, such as thyroid problems, intellectual disabilities, or seizures, can increase cerebral palsy risk factors. However, proper management of these conditions during pregnancy can help reduce the likelihood of CP.
External Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors
Now let’s discuss external risks. These are circumstances outside the mother or baby that could increase the risk of CP. One significant factor is rushing delivery and using instruments like vacuum extractors and forceps. Misusing these tools can lead to complications.
Poor care in hospitals also contributes to CP risk. This includes bad hospital hygiene, which can lead to infections. Also, many women, especially those living in remote areas or poor communities, don’t have access to adequate medical care. That can cause a delay in essential treatment they may need.
Legal Help for Negligence-Caused Cerebral Palsy
Expectant parents should discuss cerebral palsy risk factors with their doctors. This conversation needs to include all potential risks, even ones related to delivery methods and hospital care. By understanding these risks, you can make informed decisions about your baby.
If there’s any indication that your medical team mishandled risk factors for CP, and your child has this condition, seek legal help. You can consult a legal expert right now, at no cost, and find out whether you have grounds for a lawsuit. You may be able to secure compensation to cover your child’s care.
Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors FAQs
According to NYU Langone Health, babies with very low birth weight and who are born before 32 weeks are the most likely to have cerebral palsy. Babies who weigh less than 5.5 are considered as having low birth weight. The less a baby weighs, the higher the risk of developing cerebral palsy.
The most likely cause of cerebral palsy is damage to a baby’s developing brain that occurs sometime around birth. The most common cause of damage is a prenatal brain injury. Prenatal means before birth.
A baby’s brain can get injured while still in the womb if a mother gets an infection like rubella or cytomegalovirus. Those infections cause the mother’s body to make cytokines. Cytokines are proteins that cause inflammation. They can enter the baby’s bloodstream and harm the brain. Other causes of prenatal brain injury include exposure to toxins, genetic abnormalities, or lack of blood supply and oxygen to the fetal brain.
Cerebral palsy isn’t always unavoidable. But the best way to avoid it is to take care of your health if you’re an expectant mother. You should get regular prenatal check-ups so doctors can check the baby’s health and development. Eating a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and getting vaccinated against infections like rubella can protect the baby.
Also, if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, you should tell your doctor and ask for advice on how to manage it. After birth, ensure the baby gets proper care. If the baby has jaundice, get treatment right away. Avoid infections and head injuries.


title: Crorepati investment roadmap

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User Question: I want to retire early and my financial goal is to have 1 Crore in my bank account. I am ready to invest 8 to 10 lakhs now and can I get 1 Cr in 10 years?
Question: I want to retire early and my financial goal is to have 1 Crore in my bank account. I am ready to invest 8 to 10 lakhs now and can I get 1 Cr in 10 years?
Is my goal achievable? If not in 10 years, what time frame is needed for my investment to reach 1 Crore?
Answer: Your goal is definitely achievable but the process you have in mind needs tweaking because you have opted for a tough roadmap. The roadmap is tough for a couple of reason and let me share those with you first.
1. Asking for better than average returns for an elongated period of time.
The first and the most important reason your investment roadmap is tough as you want your money to become 10 times in 10 years which means you want an average of 25%+ as your return on investment.
Quite tough to achieve for such an elongated period of time. Market can be volatile and it is better to be assuming average return from the equity market which has been around 15% for longer terms.
2. Only opting for lumpsum investment
The second reason is, you have accumulated quite a good amount of money for investment and I am sure this money has not been accumulated overnight. So it would have been even better if you had started a SIP investment instead of starting a lumpsum investment.
Better late than never and you still have quite a good chance of making to that magical figure of 1 Crore in the next decade or so.
The right roadmap to 1 Crore in 10 years.
The right roadmap for any investment is always to start SIP.
Try to invest at least 25 to 30 percent of your total earnings per month as SIP in an equity mutual fund. If you are making around 1 lakh, try to invest 25 to 30 thousand Rs per month in SIP. As your income grows over time, your investment in SIP should grow as well.
For your lumpsum investment, start with 10 to 20% of your investment in the market now. Then invest 10% in every 10% dip in the market from the peak. Assuming you want to be investing 10 lakhs, start by investing only 1 to 2 lakh in the market now and keep track of the market. Once index corrects 10% from its peak, invest the next 10% and so on.
So if Nifty is around 8000, you should invest 10% once you see a correction of around 10% which is around 7200, invest the next 1 lakh. After the correction, let’s say the market is back to around 7700. If again there is a correction of 10% from its peak, invest the next 10% as a lumpsum investment. This has proved to be quite safe way (though not the best way) to invest lumpsum amount in the market for better than average returns.
What should be the right timeframe to get to Rs 1 Crore for a lumpsum investment of Rs 10 lakh now?
There is an additional question which is if he cannot achieve 1 Crore in 10 years, what should be the right timeframe to make that happen.
Assuming the average return from the equity market for an elongated period of time has been around 15%, you will need at least 16 years to get your 10 lakh Rs to reach 1 Crore.
1 crore as a retirement corpus by investing only in the market may not be a good choice from a diversification point of view. If you have lumpsum amount to invest now, you can also opt for investing in a commercial property that can fetch you a rent. Opt for a SIP in market from the rent you receive.


title: Year 12 employability workshop mock interviews

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As part of our Raising Aspirations Programme, today Year 12 students took part in an Employability and Mock Interview Workshop. The employability workshop provided information to our students on employability skills, making a positive first impression, using effective communication skills and how to perform in an interview setting.
The mock interviews involved a group of volunteering professionals who held individual mock interviews with the students. This helped students engage in this practice by using work, life experiences and achievements to help prepare them for future interviews. The sessions were very interactive and gave the students great exposure and insight into the importance of employability skills to help prepare them for when it comes to the real thing when applying for university, apprenticeships and employment.
Not only have we received great feedback from our students about the workshops and how useful they have found it, we have received excellent feedback from the volunteers conducting the interviews, expressing how focused, aspirational and professional our students were in their interviews.
“The overall experience was very informative and has helped me to be better prepared for the interview process, I feel that my confidence has improved also.”
“The sessions have given me clear guidance and I feel much more equipped to approach this in the future using the new skills I have learnt.”
Faye Banks, Aspirations Programme Coordinator, said: “This is an invaluable experience for our students, ensuring they all receive the exposure to employability skills and mock interviews to carry forward into their futures. We are proud to work with Lichfield Bridge Builders and thank them for their continued support. It gives us great comfort that students are better equipped, prepared and have a more confident approach through this experience for future university, apprenticeship and workplace interviews.”


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Candied Bacon or Pig Candy is a crispy, sweet and salty snack, made with slices of thick cut bacon coated with brown sugar and ground black pepper .
Do you want something yummy to serve with those Perfect Pancakes? How about Pig Candy! Anytime I mention pig candy the first response I get from everyone is ewwww or what is that?
I guess the name alone isn't very appealing but, pig candy is so darn good. All that sweet, salty, sticky goodness, it's like pork heaven!
Actually it's just sugared bacon and who wouldn't like that. Pig Candy is made up of a few simple ingredients.
Nothing complicated about this recipe at all, but highly addictive to say the least. Not only is it perfect for a breakfast side dish but it also makes a wonderful and delicious appetizer.
At first glance it will look just like regular cooked bacon, but just wait for your guests to grab a piece. Then just stand back and wait for their reaction, I guarantee they will be reaching for more.
Thick sliced bacon is the best bacon to use for this recipe. Also if you are using peppered bacon then omit the pepper in the ingredient listing.
Since my kiddos were eating I chose to leave out the cayenne pepper and just use brown sugar. My daughter calls it sticky bacon. If you have never had pig candy you really need to give it a try. I know once you try it you will make it again and again its that good.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix brown sugar, cayenne (optional), and black pepper together in a medium bowl. I use a zip lock bag it is so much easier.
add bacon and coat.
Line a baking sheet with a wire rack and lay bacon on the rack. I would recommend laying a piece of foil between the rack and the pan for easier clean up. Pat any remanding spice mixture on the bacon.
Put the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. If you do not have a rack that will fit inside a baking sheet, you can also use your ovens broiler pan.
Pig Candy aka Brown Sugar Bacon
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, 8 slices
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper together in a medium bowl. Add bacon and toss.
Line a baking sheet with a wire rack and lay bacon on the rack. Pat any remanding spice mixture on the bacon.
Put the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven to a serving dish and let cool slightly before serving.
Cook's Note: If using thick cut peppered bacon, omit the pepper in this recipe.


title: I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!

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I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
There was a lot of diplomatic work today – both our own with partners, and communication between partners in support of us. Starting tomorrow, we await a ceasefire – this proposal is on the table. A full and unconditional ceasefire, one that lasts long enough to provide a necessary foundation for diplomacy, could significantly bring peace closer. Ukraine has long proposed this, our partners are proposing it, and the whole world is calling for it. We await a clear response from Russia. Russia will have to end this war anyway. The killings must stop. Ukrainian forces will be ready to respond symmetrically – to ensure fairness.
We have repeatedly heard from our partners that they are prepared to strengthen sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects a ceasefire. Time will tell. Here in Ukraine, we have absolutely no problem engaging in negotiations – we are ready for any format. I will be in Türkiye this Thursday, May 15, and I expect Putin to come to Türkiye as well. Personally. And I hope that this time, Putin won’t be looking for excuses as to why he “can’t” make it. We are ready to talk, to end this war. Thursday. Türkiye. President Trump has expressed support. All the leaders support this.
Today, I spoke with President of France Emmanuel Macron – Emmanuel, thank you for your support. I also spoke with President of Finland Stubb – Alexander, thank you! I also want to thank all the leaders – UK Prime Minister Starmer, German Chancellor Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Tusk – who were in Kyiv yesterday together with Emmanuel, as well as everyone who joined us online. We had a very productive meeting. I am also grateful to all the leaders and countries we’ve spoken with regarding security, diplomacy, and the ceasefire – 30 countries, the European Union, and NATO. We are preparing good decisions in support of Ukraine, in support of our people.


title: Las vegas casino in international intellectual property dispute

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When most people think of intellectual property, they likely think of patents and copyrights. However, trademark infringement is also a major intellectual property concern, as a great deal of damage can occur if a company’s name or brand image is misappropriated. For this reason, many Las Vegas companies find it essential to guard against unlawful use of their trademarks.
Las Vegas Sands has filed a lawsuit against Chinese websites, claiming that the holders of these domain names are engaging in trademark infringement by using marks that suggest the sites are associated with the casino. In its complaint, Las Vegas Sands alleges that these gambling websites are pairing the company’s Venetian trademark with the casino’s name in Chinese.
It is unclear from reports whether these gambling websites are targeting an American demographic. However, court papers indicate that these sites aim to draw gamblers into using international online casinos, and that these websites are also available to Americans.
Las Vegas Sands is asking the court to order that 35 specified domain names be removed by domain name registers. Reports do not indicate whether this is the full extent of the relief sought, or whether the casino is also requesting monetary damages.
Many companies work hard to build their intellectual property interests and find it necessary to vigilantly protect them. Business owners and executives who believe that their companies need to pursue litigation to resolve an intellectual property dispute may find it beneficial to speak with an attorney as soon as they identify a problem. This can be particularly true when dealing with international business litigation, as this type of lawsuit can quickly become very complex.
Source: bloomberg.com, “Apple, Las Vegas Sands, Fracking: Intellectual Property,” Victoria Slind-Flor, July 2, 2014


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PRE ENGINEERING BUILDING (PEB)
Appropriate for factory, warehouse, fabricated factories/warehouses construction.
PEB (Pre-Engineered Building) are fabricated buildings that are designed on concepts of engineering principles that can absorb force at points of stress on the building. As of today, the technology of Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) is the cheapest, and another special attribute is that it saves twice the construction time. By utilizing the BOLT SYSTEM, buildings can be assembled and dissembled for transportation. Materials can be used to build factories, warehouses, fabricated factories/warehouses and whatever specific usage as required.
Jettarin Engineering Co. Ltd., design our projects on the latest standards and principles of engineering. Some of the standards we follow are: MBMA 2010, ASCE 2005, AISC 2005, IBC 2012, AISI 2001, AWS 2008, ASTM 2006
Jettarin Engineering provides services in construction of factories and warehouses, fabricated structures: factories, warehouses, parking lot shades and labor camp.
Inquiries and Additional Information
PEB (Pre-Engineered Building)
Strong and Durable
Designed on engineering principles by experienced engineers.
Building joints are fastened by machined bolts with high tensile strength.
Saves time, cost effective on investment
Installation with ease utilizing the Bolt System, and saves twice the time required.
Designed on actual tension required, thus resulting in economical price with quality delivered.
Characteristics of PEB (Pre-Engineered Building)
PEB is suitable for:
Diverse types of industrial factories, warehouse for goods, distribution centers, markets, fitness centers, indoor sports stadiums, airplane hangar, refrigeration center, product display center, waste separation center, etc.
Design and Engineering
All projects are professional designed by engineers with more than a decade of experience, and designed on engineering principles. We use state of the art computer programs to assist in the design to answer the needs of the client.


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The error code 0x0000058F translates to ERROR_WINDOW_NOT_COMBOBOX. This error occurs in Windows programs when you try to use a function or message specifically designed for combo box controls on a window handle that belongs to a different type of window.
Understanding Combo Boxes:
Combo boxes are UI elements that combine an editable text input field with a drop-down list of options. Users can either type a value directly into the field or select an option from the list.
Causes of ERROR_WINDOW_NOT_COMBOBOX:
Incorrect Window Type: The most common cause is attempting to use a function or message meant for combo boxes on a window handle that references a regular window, button, or another control type.
Code Logic Errors: Mistakes in your code when identifying or handling window types can lead to this error.
Verify Window Type: Double-check the type of window you’re using. Is it a combo box created with a function like
with the appropriate window style (e.g., CBS_DROPDOWN), or is it a different type of control? -
Review Function Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the specific function or message you’re using. The documentation will typically specify if it’s intended for combo box controls.
Debug Window Handle: Use debugging tools to inspect the window handle you’re passing to the function. Ensure it indeed references a valid combo box control.
Use Appropriate Functions: If you need to perform an action on a combo box, use functions designed for combo boxes (e.g.,
with specific messages like CB_SETCURSEL, CB_GETLBTEXT). For regular windows, use functions appropriate for those window types. -
Refactor Code (if applicable): In some cases, you might need to refactor your code to handle different window types appropriately. This might involve checking the window type before using specific functions or creating the correct type of window for your needs.
- Use meaningful variable names to differentiate between combo box and other window handles in your code to improve readability and avoid confusion.
- Consider using different window creation functions with distinct names for combo boxes and other controls to make your code more explicit about window types.
By following these steps and understanding the distinction between combo boxes and other window types, you should be able to identify the mismatch that’s causing the ERROR_WINDOW_NOT_COMBOBOX error and adjust your code to use the appropriate functions and window handles effectively.


title: Lorn and islands hospital to host drone delivery trial for nhs

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Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban, Scotland is set to host a drone delivery trial for National Health Service (NHS) in the country to support Covid-19 response in the UK.
The trial is being conducted by UK-based drone delivery provider Skyports in alliance with Thales, with support from Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
During the trial, delivery drones supplied by unmanned aircraft-maker Wingcopter will be tested for their feasibility to deliver urgent medical cargo, including Covid-19 test kits and personal protective equipment (PPE), between remote medical facilities.
These trial flights will be planned using Thales’ SOARIZON drone operations management platform, which provides digital tools for drone flying operations.
The two-week trial will involve two-way flights between Lorn and Islands Hospital and Mull and Iona Community Hospital in Craignure, which is ten miles away on the Isle of Mull.
This ten-mile journey, which usually takes up to six hours one-way by road and ferry, will be reduced to approximately 15 minutes by drone.
It is expected that the drone delivery service will provide isolated communities with access to tests, while reducing exposure of front-line medical and delivery personnel.
Skyports CEO Duncan Walker said: “Delivery drones are a fast and reliable solution for vital medical supplies. Skyports is proud to assist the NHS in Scotland with their Covid-19 response, helping to provide the essential healthcare that people need in harder-to-reach areas.
“Our trial in Argyll and Bute provides an important short-term response to the current pandemic and lays the foundations from which to grow a permanent drone delivery operation across a network of healthcare facilities around the country.”
As current rules require drones to be flown within visual line of sight of the remote pilot, the drone delivery service trial has required special permission from the Civil Aviation Authority.


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You only pay the one-time purchase price – there are no additional or hidden fees.
Ongoing domain fees (e.g. charged by your provider) only apply after the domain has been transferred to the provider of your choice.
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title: Future globalization empowering multicultural teams

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To coincide with the fifth anniversary of the Global Network for Advanced Management in April 2017, Global Network Perspectives asked faculty across the 29 schools in the network: "What do you think the future of globalization looks like? How will this affect the economy in your country or region? How is your school preparing students for this world?" Read all of the responses. Also, in a session at the anniversary symposium, a panel of experts—including former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry—led a discussion of the future of globalization and its implications for business and management education. Watch the video.
Globalization in our daily work lives will likely show up in our working on increasingly diverse teams. Drawing on Ryan and Deci’s work on autonomy, relatedness, and self-efficacy as universal motivators, Hitotsubashi ICS is preparing students to lead diverse teams through our Empowering Diverse Teams course, which utilizes skills from team coaching, cross-cultural conflict mediation, and facilitation to empower and motivate teams. For example, to support team members in autonomy, we teach facilitation skills by teaching managers to ask rather than tell subordinates things, in order to encourage them to figure out solutions on their own. (This has the added benefit of gaining their buy-in on executing on a solution.)
Second, to support relatedness and help teams get through the storming phase that faces most teams, we teach cross-cultural conflict mediation, so that teams can move on to norming and performing, à la Bruce Tuckman’s Stages of a Team model. In addition, we use team coaching to promote relatedness through supporting team alignment, in terms of shared goals and team norms. Finally, to promote self-efficacy, we teach leadership coaching skills so managers can leverage and maximize their team members’ self-efficacy. Our MBA program represents more than 20 nationalities, and team coaching, cross-cultural conflict mediation, and facilitation skills have proved effective in empowering diverse teams in our various team projects.
Note: Tish Robinson would like to exchange ideas with other Global Network partners about using team coaching, mediation, and facilitation skills to empower diverse teams. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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The Song Remains the Same, Sick Again, Nobody's Fault But Mine, In My Time of Dying, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone, The Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Black Country Woman, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, White Summer/Black Mountain Side, Kashmir, Over the Top, Achilles Last Stand, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll
The fourth and final night at the Capital Centre begins with a brief soundcheck before the band launches into The Song Remains the Same. The tape is terribly noisy and distorted. Fortunately, the sound clears up a bit as an incredibly heavy Sick Again begins. As the song ends, Plant reminds the crowd that this is the band's final show in the area, saying "you know what last nights in a town are... at least, I do." Page shreds wildly through the guitar solo during Nobody's Fault But Mine. Bonzo has some trouble keeping the beat during In My Time of Dying. Plant is in top form, belting out each line with power and intensity. Since I've Been Loving You is absolutely fantastic. Page erupts is a furious cascade of notes during the blistering guitar solo.
There is a brief cut in the tape during the second verse of No Quarter. Jones's dramatic piano solo develops into a frantic hard rock improvisation as Page and Bonzo join in. Page leads the band on an epic journey as he tears through an outstanding guitar solo. An amazing performance, one of the best in recent memory. Plant tells the crowd "at this point, John leaves the keyboards... and he makes his way quite casually while drinking wine behind the amplifiers" before Ten Years Gone, joking "that's the trouble with doin' three hours or more onstage, y'know, some of them can't keep the pace." Page blazes through the guitar solos with incredible fluency and precision. One of the best performances thus far.
Bonzo again assists Jones with the backing vocals during The Battle of Evermore. Plant sings a couple lines of Surrender before dedicating Black Country Woman to "Janeane's mom," adding "wherever you are mom, you got a wonderful daughter." Kashmir is incredibly powerful. Plant's aggressive howls echo through the arena and into infinity. Bonzo is introduced as "the man who once drank with Scott McKenzie" before Over the Top. Page has perfected his rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner within the experimental guitar solo. The band hammers frantically through a thunderous Achilles Last Stand. The brutal sonic assault is almost too much for the taper's equipment to handle. An unbelievably explosive performance, the best thus far.
Plant introduces Stairway to Heaven as "one that tracks down the history of modern day laughter." Page delivers an absolutely amazing guitar solo, one of the best yet. A truly outstanding performance. The crowd erupts as Whole Lotta Love begins. The band closes the show* with a riotous Rock and Roll. Plant unleashes a series of spine-chilling screeches during the explosive finale. A phenomenal performance. Must hear.
The tape is clear and well-balanced, if a bit noisy and overloaded at times. The quality improves gradually as the show progresses.
*- seconds before the end of the tape, the crowd begins cheering loudly as if the band was returning to the stage, possibly to play Trampled Underfoot.


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Virupaksha is a thriller movie directed by Karthik Dandu and a screenplay written by director Sukumar. The movie casts Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon in the main lead roles. The music composed by B.Ajaneesh Loknath while the cinematography done by Shamdat Sainudeen and it is edited by Navin Nooli. The film is produced by BVSN Prasad under Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra & Sukumar Writings banners. The movie released on 21st April 2023. Here get the details about Virupaksha full movie download.
Virupaksha Movie Trailer
Sai Dharam Tej stopped the release of Virupaksha Teaser due to demise of his fan Ravuri Pandu who hails from. Bhimavaram. Pandu was an ardent Mega Fan and president of Sai Dharam Tej fans. So, SDT has decided as a mark of respect, pushed the release of his films teaser. Sai Dharam ‘s gesture appreciated by everyone in social media. The production house also confirmed the same, they announced, ” We shocked to hear about the untimely demise of Ravuri Pandu Garu ( Mega Fan and Sai Dharam Tej Fans president, Bhimavaram )
Virupaksha Full Movie Download
Sai Dharam Tej is coming back to big screen after almost a gap of two years. His last film was Republic. Sai Dharam Tej is coming with a spooky genre with Virupaksha in the direction of a debutant Karthik Varma Dandu. The trailer of Virupaksha is impressive and raised expectations all over. The movie released today in theaters. Watch Virupaksha movie in theatres only.
Virupaksha movie perfectly creates the ambiance at the very beginning and keeps on adding layers as the story progresses. After a shocking interval, the second half slightly drops in pace as the various pieces of the jigsaw are put together, to finally pick pace in the pre climax sequence. The climax is impressive, though it clearly wants to shock and awe. In fact, that also led to a few people walking out of the theatre but this is an ending that is contrary to popular, established writing patterns.
Sai Dharam Tej toned down his mass mannerisms to come up with a realistic performance in his role for the film. He should complimented for doing so and at times, he even took a backseat and allowed the female lead Samyuktha Menon to take the centre stage. Sai Dharam Tej impressed with his sedate performance without going overboard. He looked realistic and natural on screen and showed good emotions and expressions. It is known that Virupaksha happens to be Sai Dharam Tej’s comeback film after the accident he met last year and he entertains his fans with his performance.
Director Karthik Varma Dandu who has written the story of the Telugu film Virupaksha, which has screenplay by Sukumar, builds the make-believe world of Rudravanam village diligently. When a series of eerie events unfold, I found myself wondering why a character should invite trouble by walking into the jungle at night or why another character crosses a line that is supposedly sacrosanct. An hour into the film, a particularly spooky incident sets the stage for the protagonist, played by Sai Dharam Tej, to begin a quest. Srinagendra Tangala’s production design and Shamdat Sainudeen’s cinematography help in giving the village an authentic look and most characters seem fit into that world.
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title: Academy trusts invited to bid to run new school

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Academy trusts are being invited by Peterborough City Council to submit an expression of interest to operate a new primary school in in Great Haddon, a developing township south of the city.
The council will lead and fund the building of the school and work with the successful academy trust to ensure its successful opening. Plans for the school are due to be signed off by the Secretary of State for Education in Spring 2025, with the school set to open in September that year.
Expressions of interest can be made here by filling out a short form and registering with the council. A specification for the school can be found below.
Councillor Katy Cole, cabinet member for children’s services at Peterborough City Council, said: “Peterborough is one of the country’s fastest growing cities and we are committed to ensuring that we have the right infrastructure in place to meet the demands of a growing population which will need additional school places.
“We are now inviting academy trusts who are interested in operating Great Haddon primary school to submit proposals over how they would do so. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for trusts to get involved in a good quality school that will be essential for the township as it develops.”
The 420-place primary school will serve new families moving into Great Haddon. It will potentially open one reception class of up to 30 children in September 2025, initially being based at a temporary location nearby.
The school will move to its permanent location in Great Haddon a year later, in September 2026. Once established, it will provide places for 60 children in each year group. Construction is due to begin in June 2025 subject to planning permission being granted.
It will be the first school that the city council will deliver via the free school presumption route. This means it will be a state-funded academy school independent of local authority control and will receive its funding directly from Government.
Once finished, the township of Great Haddon is expected to provide 5,350 homes, 9,000 jobs, four schools (three primary and one secondary), three shopping centres and sports facilities.


title: Roblox wild west how to get the model 3 lightning

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The new Halloween Event for Roblox Wild West has brought some interesting new changes and additions to the game. There are now a variety of new items that you can obtain while playing the game in the form of drops. However, one item in particular requires a unique series of steps tied to the story, which is The Model 3 Lightning pistol.
In this guide, we will give you the exact steps you need to follow to get this Model 3 Lightning gun. It is an incredibly cool weapon which allows you to produce lightning when you shoot it. You will certainly need it in the unforgiving land of the undead that the new Halloween update has brought to the game! Let’s dive in and see how you can obtain it!
How To Get The Model 3 Lightning
The first thing you need to do is to get x2 Thunderstruck Logs. You will need these items to get the Halloween Event started.
You can get it from Thunderstruck Trees that randomly occur at the map, when you get a notification that says, “Lightning has struck a tree.”
Once you have these items, you will need to make your way towards the Church found near Bronze City. The location of this area is marked on the map below.
When you reach the Church, you will need to enter the small building in the backyard of the Church. Here, there are a set of stairs that lead all the way down to the basement. Doing so will allow you to reach Dr. Lazarus’ Laboratory.
Here, you will need to speak to the Dr. Lazarus NPC. He will tell you that he needs two Thunderstruck Logs which you can give to him.
After you do this, he will run to his son at the Church, who is the Pastor. He will bring him to the Basement. They will start an experiment, during which there will be a small cutscene.
During the entire Event, you might get a small prompt regarding the Halloween Event and the bottom right of your screen. Whenever it appears, select Yes to ensure that you do not end up missing anything during the quest by mistake.
The experiment will go wrong and you will need to talk to the Pastor. Go through the dialogue options and eventually, he will give you an Extractor. You will need to use this Extractor to extract blood from enemies.
However, before you leave the Laboratory, grab some vials that can be in the nearby room. You will basically be extracting blood and putting them into vials.
In total, you will need to bring 50 Vials of blood which means you will need to use the Extractor x50 times on dead undead enemies. So, make sure that you can collect as many vials as possible.
After that, make your way up and locate Zombies and undead enemies. You will need to kill the enemies after which you can use the Extractor.
When you use the Extractor on them, you will take their Electrified Blood and put it into the vials. In total, you will need to do this with 50 enemies. Quite a lot of grinding! But worth it, as you’ll see.
Since this is a Halloween Event, you should be able to find plenty of them. There may even be some zombies with names which are basically mini bosses.
However, they will also yield the same amount of blood as normal enemies. Here are some locations where you can typically find a lot of them:
- Outlaw’s Perch
- Bear Paw Valley
- Campfire near Bear Paw Valley
- Near Fort Henry
- Around Reservation Camp
- Tribal Camp
Once you have the 50 Blood Vials, make your way back to Dr. Lazarus’ Laboratory. Give the required items to the Pastor and he will put them into the machine.
Doing so will save Dr. Lazarus from the experiment. You will also obtain the Model 3 Lightning Gun and Mad Scientist Clothes as a reward!
You can now equip the Model 3 Lightning Gun and use them on the enemies on the map. A really cool weapon that fires lightning after you fire the bullets!
That’s everything you need to know to get the Model 3 Lightning Gun in the game. We highly recommend you get it as it is part of a really cool Halloween Event quest. It does get a bit grindy, but at the end you are able to get some really cool Cosmetics. Additionally, you will be able to mow down zombies in style with the Model 3 Lightning Gun.


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Cron Jobs in Shared Hosting
Setting up a cron job will take you simply 3 simple steps when you obtain a shared hosting package through our company. The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with all the website hosting accounts, features a section centered on the crons and when you get there, you need to enter the folder path to the script that you'd like to be executed, the command path to the system files for the particular programming language (Perl, Python, PHP), that you can copy from the Server Information section, and then set how frequently the cron job has to run. For the time interval, we offer two options - a user-friendly one with drop-down menus where you can choose the minutes, hours, days or months, and a more advanced one that's used with other hosting Control Panels where you are required to type numbers and asterisks on certain positions that define different periods of time.
Cron Jobs in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Setting up a cron job in our system is really easy. Once you sign in to the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with all of the semi-dedicated server accounts, you're able to go to the Cron Jobs section where you only have to select the directory path to the script file to be executed along with the command path for the particular language the script was written in - PHP, Perl, Python, Bash. You'll be able to find the latter within the Control Panel, thus you can copy and paste it with just a few clicks. Next, choose the time interval for your cron through drop-down navigation for the minutes, hours, days or months and you're all set. Our cron job setup wizard makes the process really easy and intuitive, so you won't have any problems if you do not have prior experience. If you are more experienced, you can also use the common cron format with the two paths, digits and asterisks typed on a single line.


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Marissa T. Santos, M.D.
Board Certified Internal Medicine & Aesthetics Specialist located in Woodside, NY & Rego Park, Queens, NY
Hair loss can be embarrassing and even devastating for men and women alike, but fortunately, there’s now a natural solution for hair loss. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses your blood’s own platelets, which are rich in growth factors, to stimulate brand new hair growth. Marissa T. Santos, M.D. in Woodside, New York can help you regain your confidence again through PRP for hair loss, so don’t hesitate to book online or by phone now.
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What causes thinning hair or hair loss?
There are many different possible causes of thinning hair or hair loss, including:
- Hormone changes
- Family history of hair loss
- Medical conditions like anemia
- Some types of prescription medication
- Nutritional deficiency
- High-stress levels
No matter what the cause of your hair loss is, and even if the cause isn't clear, there's something Dr. Marissa Santos can do to help. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is one of the most effective hair loss treatments available today.
What is PRP therapy?
PRP is a powerful healing therapy that uses the growth platelets within your own blood to help you regrow hair in areas where it's thinning or missing. There are several steps in the PRP hair loss treatment.
First, Dr. Santos does a quick blood draw. This isn't painful and takes only a minute.
Next, Dr. Santos puts your blood in a sterile centrifuge machine. For the next 10 minutes, the machine spins your blood at a super-high speed to extract the PRP.
Dr. Santos draws the platelets into an ultra-fine syringe, and then carefully injects it into the areas where you have thinning or missing hair. Alternatively, Dr. Santos may deliver the PRP to your scalp via microneedling.
Dr. Santos will use a topical anesthetic to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure, if necessary.
How many PRP treatments do I need for hair loss?
It depends on your specific situation. Most patients get optimal benefit from a series of treatments, usually at least three. Each treatment happens at least a month apart to allow enough time for you to see the new hair growth. Dr. Santos usually recommends that patients have maintenance treatments two to three times a year to keep your new hair growth strong and healthy.
What is the downtime after PRP for hair loss?
That's one of the biggest benefits of PRP for hair loss: There's no downtime at all. You can schedule your visits during your lunch break or any other convenient time for you and then get right back to your regular routine immediately afterward.
Tired of seeing thin hair when you look in the mirror? Book your consultation with Dr. Santos online or by phone right now for help.


title: How the fed could give asian markets room to move

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As we enter the easing phase of the United States (US) interest-rate cycle, we explore the longer-term effect of lower borrowing costs on Asian markets.
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced in September 2024 that it would reduce the benchmark federal funds rate by 50 basis points to a range between 4.75%-5%. The US central bank also said it would likely trim rates again later this year and in 2025/ 2026 if inflation remained sufficiently contained. 1 This lowering of borrowing costs offers most Asian markets an opportunity to reduce interest rates, which could provide a boost to their economies. And in such a diverse region, it is no surprise that rate pathways vary considerably.
Analysis by Bloomberg shows that, from a historical perspective, real interest rates (the interest rate minus inflation) in Asia are generally elevated. 2 A high real interest rate allows central banks to lower borrowing costs without overly stoking inflation. What’s more, falling interest rates are supportive of bond prices. Indeed, foreign investor inflows into sovereign debt have risen in recent months, notably in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. 3 This development has also helped boost these markets’ currencies. 4
Economies that are dependent on exports like textiles and manufactured goods, which compete on price, may experience a decline in exports if their currency strengthens too much. They may also see an uptick in cheaper imports – a move that could negatively affect their current accounts. 5 Central banks in such territories can choose to intervene in foreign exchange markets to reduce this appreciation and boost reserves, providing a buffer for the future while also reducing exchange-rate volatility. 6
The Fed cut also gives China room to reduce its interest rate with less risk of capital outflows. 7 Policymakers have made several moves to stimulate the economy and support the property market. For instance, in September 2024, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) lowered the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 0.5% to an average of 6.6%. 8 This should create additional long-term liquidity in the financial system of 1 trillion yuan or around US $143 billion, allowing banks to lend more or invest in government bonds. Mortgage interest rates will also be trimmed by an average of about 50 basis points by the end of October 2024 as the authorities attempt to avoid a deflationary spiral. 9
While not an immediate concern as price rises in the US appear to be under control, there remains the possibility that inflation could reignite, which would leave the Fed with less room to continue with rate cuts. 10 This is known as the ‘no landing’ scenario rather than a ‘hard’ or ‘soft landing’. 11 A hard landing in the US could cause demand for exports from Asia to drop and trigger a potential flight to safety – historically, the US dollar and US government bonds. This outcome would see foreign capital flow out of Asia negatively impact currencies and other asset prices.
Central banks will need to anchor inflationary expectations by effectively communicating their interest rate policies. They must also ensure that borrowing costs are not so high that they attract excessive foreign capital inflows, as this could lead to an overvalued currency. This is especially important for export-reliant economies like South Korea. 12
Domestic inflationary pressures should remain the priority for policymakers rather than simply following the Fed. 13 The actions of most Asian central banks during the Fed’s recent tightening cycle have demonstrated their maturity and independence from political pressure. They will need to maintain this discipline in a rate-cutting cycle as they potentially face currency appreciation and the return of inflationary pressures.


title: What Is a Specified Grader?

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What Is a Specified Grader?
By default, a user's manager is responsible for grading any assigned learning content. This responsibility can be delegated to others, however, by naming them as specified graders. Specified graders may be specialists with the expertise to evaluate learner performance, or they may help lighten the load when ungraded lessons begin to pile up.
Setting a Specified Grader
Specified graders can be designated on the lesson overview page. Look for the 'Specify Graders' field in the settings menu on the right-hand side of the page.
Begin typing the name of the user you wish to designate as a grader, then select it from the list. If you select the wrong name you can remove it by clicking the X alongside it.
Typically, only users in oversight or supervisory roles, such as managers and creators, will be designated as specified graders. Admins needn't be thus designated because, by default, they have unrestricted access of the platform. However, your Learning tenant can be configured so that learners, too, can be specified as graders.
💡 Important Note: To enable the ability to specify learners as graders, please contact the Support team at firstname.lastname@example.org. This option is disabled by default. When the feature has been enabled, the Specify Graders field will include a "New!" label as pictured below.
Specified graders can only view and grade completed content in the Grading Station.
Specified graders without content ownership or people management permissions cannot view user completions after grading their completed lessons.
If a user has content ownership and manages a group of users, but is also a specified grader, they'll be able to grade completed content from the users they manage and from lessons they've been specified to grade. But when navigating to the content overview page, they will only be able to view their assigned users.
Specified Grader Notifications
When graders are specified on a lesson, only those users will be notified when a lesson needs to be graded. The grading station will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the Learning interface, next to the gear icon.
Additionally, specified graders will receive an email from email@example.com
the morning after learners complete a lesson. Graders will continue receiving emails until they grade the content they've been assigned.
Only the specified grader and the manager of the user(s) will be notified of completed content. Users in an admin role are not notified.
Show Learners the Specified Grader
By showing learners the grader responsible for evaluating their work, learners will know who to contact if they have any questions or concerns about their evaluations. After an assignment is graded and returned, learners can see who graded it under the Graded By column on their report cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. If a lesson has several specified graders, how is responsibility determined?
A. In such a scenario, grading responsibility is handled on a first come, first served basis. In other words, each grader is as eligible as the next one. It's up to the graders, or perhaps their supervisor, to determine who is responsible for which assignments.
Q. Can managers see feedback if it was left by a specified grader?
A. Yes, feedback is recorded on learner report cards regardless of author. Check out this article for information on locating user report cards.
Questions? Contact the Support team at firstname.lastname@example.org


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The form supporting the main arch was removed and it's still standing!!
After much thought, consulting a few different oven builders and putting his own spin on what he learned, Nate finally decided on a design for the front of the reduction arch. There are sloping cuts on either
side of the bricks and straight cuts made in the middle bricks for the
smoke to travel directly up through the chimney. A reduction arch is
basically a way of controlling exhaust gases and to keep smoke from
exiting the door and into the face of the baker.
The rear view. Each brick had to be cut with a saw and then carved with a grinder to connect all the compound angles/curves.
The reduction arch is in place and being held with shims.
The reduction arch is mortared.
Support for the arch is taken away. In
front of the reduction arch will be the cast lintel. The lintel has a
positive form in it that complements the cut-outs on the reduction arch.
This form provides a larger space for smoke to travel up towards the
The form for the cast lintel.
are stainless steel needles that will reinforce the high temperature
refractory concrete mix for the lintel. There's also some ceramic fiber in the concrete
that helps hold it all together.
is the inside of the lintel cast. You can see the negative space that
directs the smoke upwards.
The lintel lifted in place.
you can see how the lintel and reduction arch work together to funnel
smoke up to the larger opening. That opening will eventually transition
into a 8 or 10 inch chimney pipe.
Finally, the concrete cladding on the top of the vault is poured. Next will be the chimney and the steel, cage-like frame that I will weld around the oven
The oven core.
Isn't it so beautiful?!
The builder. The baker. The oven maker.


title: The war of 1812 in box

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A test of the Fort Meigs game I took to Huzzah! in 2013 using single figures and With MacDuff to the Frontier. |
Fair enough, but there is a time and place for almost everything and my plan calls for a mix of Practical and Impractical games. Since the War of 1812 lost out to the Not Quite Seven Years war as my Impractical Horse and Musket wargame it was elected to be one of what Stuart Asquith called "A Game in a Box": a small game, quick to layout, quick to play, quick to clear away and easily stored.
I have other collections that can do raids and ambushes but have somehow ended up short of collections that can be used to refight historical battles and the War of 1812 is ideal for historical refights, especially for Historical Battle Game in a Box mode, since the battles are relatively small and well balanced. I already had The Square Brigadier for rules so I was all set. Until ..........
A OHW scenario test game which was enjoyable but too fast and virtually unwinnable for Blue given the mix of terrain and short ranges in the draft rules. |
The 3rd game. New OHW scenario, revised SB rules. Getting closer. (and a victory for Blue!) |
The first extreme make over led to a 20 minute game which would not satisfy on any front. A less drastic change was ok but not quite right so a new scenario and 3rd draft followed but I lacked the time to blog any of it.
All reset for a test of the latest draft. |


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MCL - Section 324.3133
Act 451 of 1994
324.3133 Local ordinances, regulations, or resolutions; preemption; contracts with local units; enactment and enforcement of local standards; compliance with conditions of approval; submission of resolution by local unit to department; public meeting; issuance of opinion and approval by department.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, sections 3131 and 3132 preempt a local ordinance, regulation, or resolution of a local unit that would duplicate, extend, revise, or conflict with section 3131 or 3132. Except as otherwise provided for in this section, a local unit shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance, regulation, or resolution that duplicates, extends, revises, or conflicts with section 3131 or 3132.
(2) The director of the department of environmental quality may contract with a local unit to act as its agent for the purpose of enforcing this section and sections 3131 and 3132. The department shall have sole authority to assess fees. If a local unit is under contract with the department of environmental quality to act as its agent or the local unit has received prior written authorization from the department, then the local unit may pass an ordinance that is identical to section 3132 and rules promulgated under section 3131, except as prohibited in subsection (4).
(3) A local unit may enact an ordinance prescribing standards in addition to or more stringent than those contained in section 3132 or in rules promulgated under section 3131 and which regulate a sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivative land application site under either or both of the following circumstances:
(a) The operation of a sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivative land application site within that local unit will result in unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or public health within the local unit. The determination that unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or public health will exist shall take into consideration specific populations whose health may be adversely affected within the local unit.
(b) The operation of a sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivative land application site within that local unit has resulted or will result in the local unit being in violation of other existing state laws or federal laws.
(4) An ordinance enacted pursuant to subsection (2) or (3) shall not conflict with existing state laws or federal laws. An ordinance enacted pursuant to subsection (3) shall not be enforced by a local unit until approved or conditionally approved by the director of the department of environmental quality under subsection (5). The local unit shall comply with any conditions of approval.
(5) If the legislative body of a local unit submits to the department of environmental quality a resolution identifying how the requirements of subsection (3)(a) or (b) are met, the department shall hold a public meeting in the local unit within 60 days after the submission of the resolution to assist the department in determining whether the requirements of subsection (3)(a) or (b) are met. Within 45 days after the public meeting, the department shall issue a detailed opinion on whether the requirements of subsection (3)(a) or (b) are met as identified by the resolution of the local unit and shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the ordinance accordingly. If the department fails to satisfy the requirements of this subsection, the ordinance is considered to be approved.
History: Add. 1997, Act 29, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1997
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA


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IIT-KANPUR DEVELOPS AI | Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow
IIT-KANPUR DEVELOPS AI – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED ‘SUICIDE DRONES’, THAT CAN DESTROY TARGETS UP TO 100 KM
The indigenously developed drone has the foldable fixed-wing structure
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has developed an indigenous version of the Kamikaze drone (a type of suicide drone). The suicide drone can carry a warhead of up to 6 kg for up to 100 km.
Speaking about the development of the drone, Subramaniam Sadrala, Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Department of IIT Kanpur, said that the drones are equipped with stalled technology which enables them to escape radar identification. Best Defence Coaching in Lucknow
#IIT-KANPUR DEVELOPS AI The development of the drone has been going on since last year under DRDO’s Young Scientist Laboratory (DYSL-CT) project, professor Sadrala added.
In the next phase of development, the drones will undergo target destruction trials in the next six months.
The indigenously developed Kamikaze drone is 2 meters long and has a foldable fixed-wing design. It can also be equipped with cameras and infrared sensors.
The drones can be launched from a catapult or canister launcher.
#IIT-KANPUR DEVELOPS AI The indigenously developed drones are capable of neutralising enemy targets even in the absence of Global Positioning Support (GPS) support with the help of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled visual guidance system in the enemy territory.
The battery-operated UAVs can deliver a payload of up to 100 km in 40 minutes, providing a boost to the offensive capabilities of the armed forces. Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow
The IIT Kanpur-developed drone will be autonomous while traversing in the air. The machine is also capable of making decisions based on an algorithm.
The UAV, with the capability of being operated from remote locations, can also supply pictures of the enemy’s territory using the onboard high-resolution camera. #IIT-KANPUR DEVELOPS AI
With all-weather and day-night operating capabilities, the drone is also capable of escaping enemy radar using stealth technology. The UAV comes with a maximum ceiling of 4.5 km.
Highlighting the importance of funds received through the defence corridor, Professor Sadrala said that funding is key for the development of such high-end machines.


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Crafting a Digital Hub for Next-Generation Voice AI Development
ApiFlow is a cutting-edge AI voice API platform that enables developers to build sophisticated AI agents with natural language processing capabilities. The platform offers a suite of tools and services for creating voice-enabled applications, chatbots, and virtual assistants across various industries. ApiFlow's technology combines advanced speech recognition, natural language understanding, and text-to-speech synthesis to deliver seamless voice interactions.
As the lead designer and developer, I was responsible for creating ApiFlow's website using Framer. My task involved designing an intuitive user interface, developing responsive layouts, and implementing interactive elements that effectively showcase the platform's capabilities to potential clients and developers.
The primary challenge was to create a website that could effectively communicate the complex technical features of ApiFlow's voice API in a way that was accessible to both experienced developers and non-technical decision-makers. Additionally, the site needed to demonstrate the versatility and power of the platform while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic that reflected ApiFlow's innovative approach to AI voice technology.
To address these challenges, I leveraged Framer's capabilities to create a dynamic and engaging website. Key features of the solution included:
Interactive API documentation that allows developers to explore and test ApiFlow's features directly on the website.
Animated code snippets and visual representations of voice data flow to illustrate the API's functionality.
A showcase section featuring real-world applications and use cases across various industries.
A responsive design ensuring optimal viewing and interaction experiences across all devices.
Integration of voice-enabled demos, allowing visitors to experience ApiFlow's technology firsthand.
A developer-friendly resources section with SDKs, tutorials, and comprehensive API references.
The resulting Framer-built website effectively communicates ApiFlow's technical capabilities, demonstrates the potential of its AI voice API, and provides a seamless experience for both developers and business decision-makers exploring the platform.


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Penny Altman’s Story: Local Outpatient Hip Surgery Keeps Woman Touring National Parks
A woman on the go, Penny Altman wasn’t about to let a bad hip leave her on the side of the road.
Altman, a former Cincinnati resident who now lives and travels in a 35-foot recreational vehicle with husband, Bob, knew last year it was past time to address pain in her left hip.
“It was an issue that I had been having problems with,” she said of the hip. “Being on the road, it is harder to find someone (to provide care). We are more familiar with Cincinnati and Dayton because we used to live in the area, and have a support network, if needed.”
When she decided it was time to act, Altman turned to her doctor in Texas asking for an MRI.
Armed with the results, she was able to schedule an appointment with Louis Okafor, MD, with Premier Orthopedics. Penny’s son-in-law, who lives in the Dayton area, recommended Dr. Okafor to Penny.
She met with Dr. Okafor just before embarking on a previously scheduled two-week cruise. The surgery at Miami Valley Hospital South was scheduled for shortly after her return.
“It was bone on bone,” Altman said of her hip. “Dr. Okafor knew this and was able to give me medication that I took to help with the pain,” she said.
The outpatient surgery was under way less than 36 hours after her return from the cruise.
“I was there eight hours tops,” Altman said of her surgery at the hospital.
For the following three weeks, she slept in a recliner to comply with the doctor’s orders to sleep on her back. An electric fireplace in the family room and the recliner helped her in recovery. “It was all good,” she said.
Altman’s total hip replacement utilized the direct anterior muscle sparing approach, Dr. Okafor said.
Anterior hip surgery is performed across the United States and in other countries. Although the approach has been around for many years, it has increased in popularity over the last few decades, he said.
“This surgery can be safely performed in most eligible patients who want less pain and a quicker surgical recovery,” Dr. Okafor said. “It is used to treat hip osteoarthritis and other degenerative hip joint conditions, as well as post-traumatic conditions and fracture care.
“However,” he added, “there are patient factors that make other approaches more appropriate - these decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.”
The advantages of this surgery include a smaller incision and muscle sparing in which the muscle is not cut to access the hip joint. “This leads to a relatively quicker recovery with generally less pain. There is increased hip stability and decreased dislocation risk when compared to other approaches,” Dr. Okafor said.
Altman was impressed with Dr. Okafor, his staff, and the people at Miami Valley Hospital South.
“Dr. Okafor was just amazing. He is very personable, down to earth, and he actually looked at you, talked with you. His mind wasn’t someplace else,” Altman said. “He has definitely mastered the art of totally communicating with a person. He was genuine.”
After her surgery in October, she was back on the road in January to Florida with her husband. The couple has for the past four years traveled across the country, first to Montana and Glacier National Park. Since then, they have seen more than 20 national parks traveling in the RV.
They now have residency in Texas, where one of Bob’s sons reside, but plan to continue their travels.
Altman’s advice to others is to keep on the move.
“Motion is lotion,” she said. “The more you move, the better you are going to be. You can’t sit and wait and think it is going to get miraculously better. You have to make it better. You can use a tool, a new hip, a new knee, but you have to spend the time.”


title: Stora enso invests in conversion to accelerate growth in renewable packaging

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Following the first machine conversion at the Oulu site in 2021 from paper to kraftliner, the remaining idle paper line will be converted into a state-of-the-art highly flexible consumer board line for folding box board (FBB) and coated unbleached kraft (CUK). The total annual capacity will be 750,000 tonnes of consumer board. The target end-use segments are food and beverage packaging, especially frozen and chilled, and dry and fast food, mainly in Europe and North America.
“Renewable packaging continues to be our largest strategic growth area. It’s also a market that is now, for the first time, growing faster than plastics-based alternatives. Through this conversion we can build on existing assets for quick and cost-effective time-to-market compared to other investment alternatives. This puts us in a strong position to drive revenue growth and build market share,” says Stora Enso’s President and CEO Annica Bresky.
The total investment will be approximately EUR 1 billion during 2022–2025. At full capacity, the investment is expected to meet the profitability target of the Packaging Materials division: operational return on operating capital (ROOC) of 20%. Annual sales are expected to be approximately EUR 800 million.
“This investment represents a step change in the European market and will develop our Oulu unit into a mega site, improving profitability and competitiveness for both our consumer board and containerboard offerings. The converted line will be the most cost-competitive FBB machine in Europe, also enabling us to optimise production at other sites to unlock further growth,” says Hannu Kasurinen, EVP and Head of the Packaging Materials division