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High court judge finds spousal visa rules unconstitutional
Gone are the days where spousal visas of a foreigner, who has parental responsibility and rights in South Africa, expire upon the termination of the spousal relationship which formed the basis of the visa.
Foreign parents and caregivers of South African children shall now be allowed to remain in South Africa, even after their relationship with their South African spouse has come to an end.
This is as a result of a ground-breaking judgement by Honourable Justice Sher in the Western Cape High Court, in which certain provisions of the Immigration Act and the Regulations thereto were declared unconstitutional. The relevant provisions have been found to be a violation of the dignity and other constitutional and parental rights of foreign parents and children.
Prior to the judgement, foreign parents whose relationships with their South African spouses had come to end, were no longer allowed to work or live in South Africa, and were forced to leave the country, or face deportation.
Honourable Justice Sher remarked as follows:
“In effect, the applicants have the Hobson’s choice of either breaking the law by continuing to live and work in the country in order to maintain their parental responsibilities and relationships and contact with their children, or to uphold the law by leaving the country, thereby breaching their parental duties and severing their contact and relationships with their children.”
The Judge went on to state that:
“One can expect that they [foreign parents] should, if possible, continue to be accommodated in the country so that they can continue to support their children and care for them, both financially and emotionally.
This is a welcomed solution to avoid a South Africa which is overburdened with children who are destitute and need to be provided for at state expense, as a result of the absence of one or both of their parents, a situation which is beyond their control.
The declaration of invalidity has been suspended for 24 months to allow Parliament an opportunity to remedy the inconsistencies and the new provisions will, in the interim, be read into the Act.
GRACE PERIOD FOR REGISTRATION OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES: Section 4(3)(b) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 states that a customary marriage entered into after the commencement of ...
October 31 2024


tier: cub

shelf: science-engineering

title: Product 1749594 dental cad cam system milling machine dental plus mc 4d cnc machining 4 axes open system milling solution

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title: Sql developers

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shelf: health

title: Stockport health care record

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Stockport Health Care Record was a local solution to sharing records between health professionals in Stockport (eg Out of hours services and A&E) before the creation of the Summary Care Record.
Stockport Health Record goals were to:
- give the people taking care of you access to the right information at the right time
- help NHS staff make better informed decisions about your treatment
- only be seen by the doctor caring for you, and with your permission.
In 2014 the Stockport Health Record is being relaunched as the Stockport Health Care Record, aiming to ensure all health and social care professionals involved in a patients’ care have timely access to the right information (the SHCR is different to the SCR as it is only for residents in Stockport)
Your integrated health record includes information like test results, medications, allergies and social care or mental health information relevant to your medical care, and will only be accessed by health and social care professionals involved in your care. They will only have access to information relevant to their input in your care if you have given your consent. Information can only be accessed within a secure NHS network.
Your information will only be viewed at the point of care with your consent, therefore you are in control.
You will be asked for your consent each and every time your care professional wants to access your integrated health record. You can say “Yes” or “No”. You can also contact a member of staff if you change your mind at any point.
You have a choice
If you do not want other health or social care professionals in Stockport to access your records you can ‘opt out’ (ie you data will NOT be shared with other parts of the NHS) by completing the form below.


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shelf: finance

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Pet Insurance & Pet Health Insurance: Financial Security in Pet Care
Most Pet owners who don't have kids treat their pets like kids, So when their loved ones is sick or unwell , many owners don't hesitate to get the best care for their best friends. Being a pet owner can add a lot of friendship towards another living being & security to ones life.
Being a pet owner also means taking care of your pet's health & caring for your pet. Just as human insurances save a lot of money during sickness, pet insurance are a best way to save money on your pet's health care bills & some pet insurance are applicable for online pet supply purchases.
Just like a family's health insurance plan, most pets are now covered by Pet Insurances or pet health insurance plans.The best way to you're pets good health is by buying pet insurance. Pet Insurances are helpful to most pet owners when they first adopt a pet, Health Insurance for Pets will greatly reduce the various pet care schedules be it immunizations on a regular schedule or a monthly veterinarian visits. Without pet insurance the veterinary bills can quickly add up, not to mention the impact of an accident or a serious illness within the family. Health Insurance for Pets also provides emotional relief & reduces the cost burden.
Pet Health care includes, vaccinations, medications and surgical procedures. But all these procedure could put a dent in pet owners finances.
To financially protect your family from all of these costs and to avoid making difficult decisions, pet owners should consider purchasing Health Insurance for pets. Pet Insurances plans cover the medical costs of catastrophic accidents and illnesses. Some insurance plans even help to reduce the cost of routine care. Pet insurance does not normally provide coverage for the loss of a pet. However, people who own exotic pets, award winning pets or pets that help the owner with daily living (performance or circus dogs) can obtain such coverage by purchasing special private property insurance.
Pet Insurance & Pet Health Care
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shelf: education

title: 14 perfect picture books for the first weeks of school

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The first days of back-to-school can truly set the stage for the entire school year with students. Read-aloud books are a perfect way to get to know one another, encourage class discussions, and figure out which values will define your class’s identity. Here’s a list of our favorite back-to-school books, some brand-new and some classics, plus follow-up activities for each one.
Be sure to fill out the form on this page to get your free printable list of all the books described below!
*1. Why Do I Have To Go to School? by Katie Daynes
A fun lift-the-flap book for little ones, this story will help build your first-timers’ confidence on the first day of school.
Buy it: Why Do I Have to Go to School
Follow-up activity: After reading the story, brainstorm a list of questions your students have about school and record them on a piece of chart paper.
*2. First Day of School Around the World by Jason Williams
No matter where in the world kids live, the first day of school means excitement and maybe a little bit of nervousness.
Follow-up activity: Try any (or all) of these diversity and inclusion activities to get to know one another.
*3. Yay … It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B’s Books
A charming rhyming book that explores the joys of going to school.
Follow-up activity: Ask students to turn to a friend and share one thing they are looking forward to learning at school this year.
*4. Wilford and Blue: First Day of School by Rebecca and James McDonald
This time, beloved children’s book characters Wilford and Blue head off for a super-fun first day of school.
Follow-up activity: Have students turn to their neighbor and share what their favorite playtime activity is.
*5. Mae’s First Day of School by Kate Berube
Anxious and scared on the first day of school, Mae is full of doubt until she learns that maybe school is not such a scary place after all.
Buy it: Mae’s First Day of School
Follow-up activity: Create a poster of first-day-of-school emotions with your students.
*6. School Is Wherever I Am by Ellie Peterson
Celebrate the power of curiosity with this story about a boy who finds new and interesting things to know everywhere he looks.
Buy it: School is Wherever I Am
Follow-up activity: Use these icebreaker questions to help your students learn something new about their classmates.
7. The Fish and His Puffy Temper by Barbara Pinke
Puffy is a fish with a hot temper. Luckily, he has loyal friends who help him navigate his big feelings.
Buy it: The Fish and His Puffy Temper
Follow-up activity: Try some of these Zones of Regulation activities to help your students learn to manage big emotions.
8. How To Get Your Octopus to School by Becky Scharnhorst
Just like many little ones, Octopus is nervous about going to school. He would rather stay at home and play, so he finds clever places to hide. Your students will get a kick out of trying to find him in the colorful illustrations.
Follow-up activity: Ask students to share with a neighbor about a time they hid when it was time to go somewhere they didn’t want to go. Ask them to include details about where and why they hid.
9. The Smallest Spot of a Dot by Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler
When you head off to school, you meet a lot of kids who seem to be really different from you. This charming story teaches us how much we all really have in common.
Buy it: The Smallest Spot of a Dot
Follow-up activity: Play a round of Get To Know You Bingo or one of these other fun icebreakers.
10. Lou’s Zoo and Winston Too by JoAnn M. Dickinson
Winston the Wise Owl joins the neighborhood in this sweet follow-up to the book Who’s New at Lou’s Zoo? With his help, his new friends learn how to solve problems with kindness and compassion.
Buy it: Lou’s Zoo and Winston Too
Follow-up activity: Together with your students, make a kindness chain. Or try one of the other activities in Activities To Help Nurture Kindness in Your Students
11. Never, Not Ever! by Beatrice Alemagna
Pascaline is NOT going to school, regardless of what the other kids are doing. But in a clever twist, her parents figure out a way to help her overcome her fear and anxiety.
Buy it: Never, Not Ever!
Follow-up activity: Ask your students to create a follow-up story about what happened after Pascaline got to school.
12. Llama Llama Back to School by Anna Dewdney
From the beloved Llama Llama series, this story deals with back-to-school anxiety. Llama wants summer to go on forever. He’s had such a lovely time with his friends and family. How will Mama Llama convince him that going back to school will be fun?
Buy it: Llama Llama Back to School
Follow-up activity: Gather your students in a circle and talk about all the fun things that happen in school. Create a large poster with their insights and post it on the wall to remind them of how much fun they are going to have this year.
13. The Two of Us Belong Together by Michael Engler and Joëlle Tourlonias
Little Hare and Little Hedgehog become friends and learn to respect and enjoy all of the things that make each of them unique.
Buy it: The Two of Us Belong Together
Follow-up activity: Have students pair up and create a Venn diagram together about the things they have in common and the things that make each of them unique.
14. Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School by Emily Jenkins
An energetic, funny book that follows Harry through the first 100 days of first grade—from name games to making friends to learning how to be a friend. It’s broken into short chapters, so add this to your list of back-to-school books for a fun way to start your first days of school.
Follow-up activity: Start a 100-link paper chain to mark your first 100 days together, or try one of these fun 100th Day of School activities.
15. The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague
When a child is born, their circle is very small. As they grow, the circle around them grows to include family, friends, and neighbors. This sweet story is perfect for back-to-school to set the tone for enlarging our circles to include new friends and experiences.
Buy it: The Circles All Around Us
Follow-up activity: Watch this video about the book, adorably narrated by the author’s children.
16. Principal Tate Is Running Late! by Henry Cole
Looking for funny back-to-school books? When Principal Tate is running late, the students, teachers, parents, and visitors at Hardy Elementary School must come together to keep school running smoothly.
Buy it: Principal Tate Is Running Late!
Follow-up activity: Try one (or more) of these fun team-building activities with your students.
17. Hello World! by Kelly Corrigan
Everywhere we go, we can meet interesting people who add value to our lives. This charmingly illustrated book is a great conversation starter to help your students get to know one another.
Buy it: Hello World!
Follow-up activity: Try one (or more) of these first days of school activities with your students.
18. A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen
In this heartwarming book, a teacher writes a love note to her students. She shares all the things she is looking forward to for the school year and all the fun things they will share.
Follow-up activity: Ask students to turn to a friend and share what they are most looking forward to this school year.
19. My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang and Huynh Kim Liên
A Vietnamese boy sets off in his little wooden boat through open waves, mangrove trees, the darkness of the unknown, bright open skies, schools of fish, and water buffalo. It’s his first trip alone to a very special place: his very first day of school.
Buy it: My First Day
Follow-up activity: Have students draw a timeline of their first day of school. Starting from the moment they woke up to when they arrived at school, have them plot their course.
20. The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
An inspirational rhyming book that teaches kids the power of “yet.” We all have a lot to learn in life, and sometimes skills we wish we had just aren’t there … yet. A book about perseverance and having faith in yourself. Add this to your list of back-to-school books that teach growth mindset.
Buy it: The Magical Yet
Follow-up activity: Ask students to write an entry in their journal about something they are hoping to learn or get better at this year, or try this goal-setting activity.
21. Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Sweet little bird Mel is learning how to fly—a task that takes a lot of practice. Follow along as she perseveres and gains self-confidence as she take a leap of faith.
Buy it: Mel Fell
Follow-up activity: Try one (or more) of these growth mindset activities to inspire confidence.
22. Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
A young girl learns the musicality of African, Asian, Black American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names and returns to school eager to share with her classmates.
Buy it: Your Name Is a Song
Follow-up activity: Go around the circle and ask each student if there is a story behind their name.
23. Our Class Is a Family by Shannon Olsen
Back-to-school books like this one show your class that they are a family, whether they meet for online or in-person learning.
Buy it: Our Class Is a Family
Follow-up activity: Have each student draw an image of their family and “extended family.”
24. Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind by Jessica Hische
Sometimes the smallest gesture of kindness goes a long way. Reading sweet back-to-school books like this one teaches young ones how to be good friends and classmates.
Buy it: Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind
Follow-up activity: Ask students to share what is the most important thing about being a good friend, or try these free self esteem worksheets.
25. I Got the School Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Students will love the rhythm and sounds in this book about back-to-school spirit. VROOM, VROOM! RING-A-DING!
Buy it: I Got the School Spirit
Follow-up activity: Ask students to share the sounds they identify with school.
26. Sweety by Andrea Zuill
Sweety the naked mole rat is a bit out of the ordinary, to say the least. When she goes to school, she’s unsure how she’ll fit in but ultimately figures out that life is best when you embrace everything that makes you you.
Buy it: Sweety
Follow-up activity: We all have traits that make us unique and special. Try one (or more) of these fun first day of school activities to help students pinpoint what theirs are.
27. Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro
If you’re looking for the best back-to-school books to ease your students’ butterflies, try this sweet story. Rosie gets a new backpack and can hardly wait for school to start. But the first morning, she’s not so sure. “You just have butterflies in your belly,” her mom tells her.
Follow-up activity: Play a game of toss-around. Form a circle and begin by telling your students how you are feeling about the new school year. For example, “I was nervous, but now I’m excited.” Toss the ball to a student so they can share how they’re feeling. Play continues until every student who wants to has had a chance to participate.
28. My Wild First Day of School by Dennis Mathew
This humorous book by the author of Bello the Cello (also about the first day of school) encourages kids to be brave, take a risk, and try something new.
Buy it: My Wild First Day of School
Follow-up activity: Brainstorm a list of “what if” questions with your students. Tap into their hopes and wishes and set the stage for an amazing year.
* 29. Most Marshmallows by Rowboat Watkins
If you’re looking for the best back-to-school books about individuality, you’re going to want to check out this quirky tale. It’s all about marching to the beat of your own drum. What would happen if you dreamed big?
Buy it: Most Marshmallows
Follow-up activity: Ask students to write in their journals about what makes them unique.
30. If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen
Hover desks? Robo-chef in the cafeteria? Field trips to Mars? The main character of this school story has some out-of-this-world ideas about what his ideal school would look like!
Buy it: If I Built a School
Follow-up activity: Ask students to draw a diagram, with captions and explanations, showing what their perfect school would look like.
31. Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems
Mo Willems has written some fantastic back-to-school books. In this one, when Gerald tells Piggie he has a surprise for him, Piggie can hardly wait. In fact, he has a hard time waiting all day! But when the sun goes down, and the Milky Way fills the night sky, Piggie learns that some things are worth the wait.
Buy it: Waiting Is Not Easy!
Follow-up activity: Ask your students to turn to a partner and share a time that they had to wait for something.
32. Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can’t Go to School! by Christina Geist
If you’re looking for back-to-school books for students who are having a hard time leaving their parents, this sweet tale is a good pick. Perfect for the child who is feeling a little nervous about going to school, this story features a family that doesn’t want to be left behind.
Follow-up activity: Draw a picture of what school would look like if students’ moms and dads came to school with them.
33. The Pigeon Has To Go to School! by Mo Willems
Want more back-to-school books by Mo Willems? This silly picture book addresses many of the fears and anxieties that little ones feel as they get ready to go to school for the first time.
Buy it: The Pigeon Has To Go to School!
Follow-up activity: This one will get kids riled up, so after reading, have them stand up and shake their sillies out.
34. School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex
There are books about children, parents, and teachers being nervous for the first day of school. This adorable book examines the first day of school from the perspective of the school itself.
Buy it: School’s First Day of School
Follow-up activity: Project a photo of your school onto the board as inspiration as kids draw and color in their own image of their school.
35. Brown Bear Starts School by Sue Tarsky
Sweet little Brown Bear worries about the first day of school, but soon he realizes he is more capable than he thought.
Buy it: Brown Bear Starts School
Follow-up activity: Have students turn and talk about one worry they had before school started. For more books to help students deal with worries, check out these supportive read-alouds about anxiety.
36. Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten! by Lisa Robinson
Need back-to-school books for kindergartners? Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Emma has a hard time transitioning from her beloved preschool captain to the new captain aboard the S.S. Kindergarten.
Follow-up activity: Ask students to share their favorite things about preschool, which you can record on a piece of chart paper. As you list them, tell students something that will be just as fun about kindergarten.
37. The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald
Once “peas in a pod,” poor chickpea doesn’t fit in with the other beans anymore. Despite having grown apart, the other beans are always there to lend a hand when chickpea is in need.
Buy it: The Cool Bean
Follow-up activity: Ask students to write about a friend from whom they have grown apart.
38. How To Read a Book by Kwame Alexander
Back-to-school books can inspire students with beautiful illustrations about the miraculous pleasures of reading that will inspire the book lover in all of us. One reader gushes, “Every page is a wonder as the words and art melt into one.”
Buy it: How To Read a Book
Follow-up activity: Ask students to write one colorful sentence in praise of reading. Also, check out the best reading bulletin boards for your classroom.
39. The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton
The bubbly main character of this sweet story is bursting with excitement for the first day of school. His confidence will be contagious for your new kindergartners.
Buy it: The King of Kindergarten
Follow-up activity: Have students turn to a neighbor and tell them the one thing they were most excited about on the first day of school.
40. The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
Starting fresh in a new environment can be scary, especially when you look around and think that nobody quite looks or sounds like you. This lovely story will inspire your students to understand the gifts of individuality.
Buy it: The Day You Begin
Follow-up activity: Have your students play get-to-know-you bingo to find out just how much they have in common with their classmates.
41. All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
A lovely story that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a school where everyone, no matter their dress or skin color, is welcomed with open arms.
Buy it: All Are Welcome
Follow-up activity: Brainstorm with your students all the ways they are alike and some of the ways they may be different.
42. We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
One of the silliest back-to-school books, this story will crack up your students. Little Penelope Rex is nervous about going to school for the first time and has LOTS of questions.
Buy it: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates
Follow-up activity: Ask your students to share some of the questions they wondered about before starting school.
43. You’re Finally Here! by Melanie Watt
A perfect first read-aloud book to show your students how excited you are to finally meet them! Follow along with the main character, Bunny, as he bounces through a hilarious range of emotions. All of your students will recognize the back-to-school feelings beneath the surface of this silly, in-your-face story.
Buy it: You’re Finally Here!
Follow-up activity: Have students draw a self-portrait that shows the strongest emotion they felt coming into school this year.
44. First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of their stomach at the prospect of being the newbie. Sarah Hartwell is scared and doesn’t want to start over at a new school. Kids will love the delightful surprise ending of this sweet story!
Buy it: First Day Jitters
Follow-up activity: Have students write about a time they were scared and how their situation turned out. Or have students partner with a friend and tell their stories to each other.
45. The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
When Unhei, a young Korean girl, arrives at her new school in the United States, she begins to wonder if she should also choose a new name. Does she need an American name? How will she choose? And what should she do about her Korean name? This heartwarming story speaks to anyone who has ever been the new kid or welcomed one into their familiar surroundings.
Buy it: The Name Jar
Follow-up activity: Have groups of students brainstorm 10 different ways they could make a new student feel welcome in class and create a poster to display.
46. The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School by Albert Lorenz
John is the new kid in school. When asked if the school is any different from his last one, he weaves a wildly creative tale that captures the attention of his new classmates. A hilarious story about conquering the fear of being the new kid.
Follow-up activity: Have students write a tall tale about what school was like last year to share with their new classmates.
47. The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak
You might think a book with no pictures would be serious and boring, but this book has a catch! Everything, and we mean everything, written on the page must be read out loud by the person reading the book, regardless of how goofy and preposterous it may be. Irresistibly silly!
Buy it: The Book With No Pictures
Follow-up activity: Have students work with a new friend or partner to create their own short book with no pictures. (Be sure to set clear parameters about content before letting students create.)
48. Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! by Rob Scotton
How can there be homework when it’s only the first day of school? Splat must pick only one of all of his fun summer adventures to share with his classmates at show-and-tell.
Follow-up activity: First-day-of-school homework, of course! Have students write about one of their favorite summer adventures.
49. If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff
You know this one … if you take a mouse to school, he’ll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he’ll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he’ll need a notebook and some pencils. He’ll probably want to share your backpack too. Another silly story from one of our favorite authors that is not only fun but lays the groundwork for teaching sequencing.
Buy it: If You Take a Mouse to School
Follow-up activity: Using a long, narrow sheet of paper folded accordion-style, have students create their own “If You Take …” book. Students can build on the mouse story or create a character of their own.
50. Dear Teacher by Amy Husband
This hilarious collection of letters from Michael to his new teacher comes packed with alligators, pirates, rocket ships, and much, much more. Can Michael’s imagination save him from the first day of school?
Buy it: Dear Teacher
Follow-up activity: Have students write a postcard to a friend or family member telling them about their fun first week of school.
51. How To Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan
In a charming role reversal, the students in this story gently guide their teacher through the getting-ready process for back-to-school. Your students will laugh and surely learn a lesson or two themselves.
Buy it: How To Get Your Teacher Ready
Follow-up activity: Have students compile a list of rules that will help their teacher have the best year ever. Then, download these adorable puppy classroom rules posters.
52. If You Ever Want To Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t! by Elise Parsley
An alligator for show-and-tell sounds like TONS of fun. What could possibly go wrong? Magnolia is determined to have the best show-and-tell ever. What will she do when her reptilian pal starts wreaking havoc in the classroom? This hilarious story is sure to inspire even the most timid of show-and-tellers.
Follow-up activity: Have students write a story or draw a picture about something outrageous they would bring to school for show-and-tell.
53. This School Year Will Be the Best! by Kay Winters
On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they hope for in the upcoming year. The children’s wishes, from the familiar to the off-the-wall, are shown in humorously exaggerated illustrations. As the first day draws to a close, there can be no doubt this school year will definitely be the best!
Follow-up activity: Have students draw a star, put their name in the middle, and write one wish for the school year on each point (total of five). Then, have them loop a colorful ribbon through a hole on top to hang from the classroom ceiling.
54. Back-to-School Rules by Laurie Friedman
School is in session! When it comes to surviving school, Percy has 10 simple rules that show there is more to school than showing up on time and staying awake in class, including no spitballs, no running in the halls, and no crazy scheming! See what other trouble—and tips—Percy has in mind.
Buy it: Back-to-School Rules
Follow-up activity: As a whole class, brainstorm “rules” that will make this year the best ever. Then, have students transfer their ideas to a class-promise poster that can hang prominently for the rest of the year. Have each student sign their name to make it official. Here are some bits of advice from teachers about what makes for good classroom rules.
55. David Goes to School by David Shannon
David’s antics in the classroom will make your students giggle with recognition. He’s so enthusiastic about going back to school! But David needs to learn that every classroom needs rules so that every student can learn.
Buy it: David Goes to School
Follow-up activity: Gather the whole class on the rug. Select a few students to act out “bad” behavior and ask the other students to explain why the behavior is not OK for the classroom. Then have the same students act out the “good” behavior. Repeat with different sets of students to address the different rules you are reinforcing in your classroom.
56. A Place Called Kindergarten by Jessica Harper
One of the best back-to-school books for kindergartners, this story will help ease their worries before the event. Tommy’s barnyard friends are worried. He’s gone to a place called kindergarten. They wonder what will happen to him and if he will ever come back. Eventually, he returns with exciting tales of all the fun and learning he’s had.
Buy it: A Place Called Kindergarten
Follow-up activity: Have your students take a “field trip” around the school to learn more about their new “barnyard.”
57. Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick
Is your buffalo ready for kindergarten? Does he play nicely with friends? Check. Share his toys? Check. Is he smart? Check!
Follow-up activity: Follow along with Buffalo’s checklist in this hilarious look at first-day-of-school jitters.
58. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! by Lucille Colandro
We’ve all heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly. Well, now she’s getting ready for back-to-school and is swallowing up a whole assortment of things to make it the best first day ever!
Follow-up activity: Trace the image of the old lady from the book cover without the books in her hands. Make a copy for each of your students and have them fill in the picture and write a sentence about what they would “swallow” for the first weeks of school if they were the old lady.
59. School Is Cool! by Sabrina Moyle
Holy smokes, tomorrow is the first day of school! The characters in this story have lots of needless worries as they discover that school is cool.
Buy it: School Is Cool!
Follow-up activity: Have students do a turn-and-share about one thing they were worried about before the new school year started and how they are feeling about their worry now.
60. Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London
Lovable favorite Froggy is off for his first day of school. His mama is worried, but not him! He hops off with his trademark enthusiasm and curiosity.
Buy it: Froggy Goes to School
Follow-up activity: Together with your class, make a “Top 10 Best Things About School” poster. Ask for students’ input, then vote on the top 10.
61. Chairs on Strike by Jennifer Jones
Everyone’s excited about going back to school. Everyone, that is, but the classroom chairs. They’ve had enough of wiggly bottoms and smelly kids, and they go on strike to protest.
Buy it: Chairs on Strike
Follow-up activity: Ask for volunteers to play the part of the different chairs and act out the story. Have a few rounds so that as many students that want to participate can.
62. It’s OK To Be Different by Sharon Purtill
If you’re looking for back-to-school books that embrace the uniqueness of your class, this is a lovely tale that subtly broaches the subjects of diversity and kindness in a way that students can grasp.
Buy it: It’s OK To Be Different
Follow-up activity: Read more Great Children’s Books That Celebrate Diversity.
63. A New School Year: Stories in Six Voices by Sally Derby
Read about how a diverse group of six children, ranging in age from kindergarten through 5th grade, experience the first day of school.
Follow-up activity: Pair students up and give them time to trade stories about how they got ready for the new school year.
64. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
Beatrice is one of those girls who seemingly never makes mistakes. But one day, she slips up (who doesn’t?) and learns that it doesn’t have to be the end of the world.
Follow-up activity: Try one of these fun brain break activities to loosen everybody up and get a little silly.
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shelf: home-craft

title: Liquid softener vs sheets pros cons

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Are you perplexed as to which fabric softener you should use? Both fabric softeners and dryer sheets indeed make your clothes feel softer and smell better, and they do reduce wrinkles too — especially if you line dry your clothes. However, there are a number of misconceptions about these 2 popular laundry aids. Below are a few of the more popular myths.
Myth #1: fabric softeners and dryer sheets shouldn’t be used with microfiber towels. This is true.
Liquid fabric softeners as well as dryer sheets will significantly damage the fibers in microfiber. Microfiber towels should not be subjected to heat at all. Not only are dryer sheets a problem, but the heat itself can wreak havoc on your microfiber towels. If you must dry them quickly, then choose a low or no-heat option.
Myth #2: Fabric softener and dryer sheets shouldn’t be used with athletic sportswear, spandex & nylon garments. This is true.
Fabric softener can reduce the ability of certain fabrics to manage moisture and breathe — including sportswear, swimsuits, undergarments, and athletic gear with wicking properties intended to keep you dry and cool.The waxy softening agents in fabric softeners interfere with the garment’s ability to wick away moisture to keep you cool & dry, so you should avoid using softeners with most sportswear.
Myth #3: Fabric softeners won’t stain your clothes. This is false.
Most fabric softeners state right on the bottle that you shouldn’t pour fabric softener directly on your clothes.When liquid fabric softener is used on certain fabrics (or fabric blends), oily looking spots or discoloration can result. A fabric softener stain looks blue-gray and greasy.
Both fabric softeners and dryer sheets help eliminate static and wrinkles while making clothes feel softer and smell better. Keep in mind that if you are not using a dispenser or a softener ball, make sure to add liquid softener during the final rinse when the tub is full of water to avoid staining.


shelf: history-culture

title: Personalized Bridal Makeup in Helotes

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Personalized Bridal Makeup in Helotes
The world today is bursting with an abundance of unique wedding themes and ideas for Helotes brides to choose from. When thinking about your makeup look, the help of a professional can really lighten the load by narrowing down some possibilities to make the decision making process easier for you. During your initial consultation with your Helotes makeup artist, you will discuss any keywords, themes and visual interests that you would like to incorporate into your wedding. Your makeup artist will then help you think of your wedding in terms of a theme and will begin to organize some ideas for a makeup look. To help get some gears in motion for you, the following ideas are some popular bridal makeup trends in Helotes.
A rustic wedding theme is all about fun. It’s a no-fuss party filled with food, laughter and dancing. Think of old -fashioned flavors, textures and neutral colors. Browns, auburns, maroons and greens are very complimentary to this type of wedding theme. Your Helotes makeup artist will gather a selection of neutral looks for you to choose from that will focus on making you look natural, glowing and healthy.
Bohemian wedding themes work very well with beach weddings, autumn weddings and summer weddings where the days are long and the nights are warm. Light, airy makeup with lots of highlighting goes well with this theme. A bohemian bride is a bride that is confident in her natural state, but also has a whimsical feel to her. She doesn’t take herself or her makeup too seriously.
Glamorous bridal makeup looks suit the winter months where bolder makeup looks can really stand out. Glamorous makeup looks incorporate anything that makes a statement. Think false lashes, glitter, bold lips eyes. With glamorous looks, there really are no rules. It’s all about making your personality shine through your look!
The classic bride is timeless. Our Helotes makeup artists always suggest makeup looks that never go out of style for this wedding theme. Winged eyeliner, matte red lips, and a subtle cheek color are all looks that classic brides like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe all wore. The classic bride’s makeup is simple, chic and sophisticated. Your personal makeup artist will ensure that it stays put all night with the right invisible powders to keep it all in place.
There are many more bridal makeup themes to choose from. These are just a few to get you thinking about what type of bride you are. To book a consultation with one of our makeup artists, call our salon today! We are passionate about making women feel like the best, most beautiful and confident version of themselves on their special day. We can’t wait to discuss what kind of bride you want to be. Bring in any photos and ideas that you may have, and we will be sure to set the look in motion!


shelf: civic-law

title: Trump used the doj to spy on democrats

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It never fails.
If the Trump White House or the Republican party accuse the Democratic party or Democratic White House of doing something nefarious, you can all but guarantee that Republicans are guilty of doing whatever the accusation is.
The GOP long accused the Obama administration of spying on Trump and his campaign in 2016, but Trump's regime did exactly that in 2018.
(CNN) - Prosecutors in the Trump administration Justice Department subpoenaed Apple for data from the accounts of House Intelligence Committee Democrats -- including Chairman Adam Schiff -- along with their staff and family members as part of a leak investigation, an Intelligence Committee official and a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN. [...]
The gag order was renewed three times before it expired this year and Apple notified the customers. The House Intelligence Committee determined that along with members of the panel and staff, the dragnet collected the records of family members, including at least one minor, the person said.
Records seized included those from staff members who had nothing to do with issues related to Russia or former FBI Director James Comey, including Schiff's personal office staff, a House Intelligence Committee source told CNN.
Trump spied on someone's kid because he wanted to know who their sources on contact between Trump's campaign and Russian intelligence were.
The New York Times reports that the investigation was nearly shut down by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions because they couldn't find anything, but the investigation was revived by William Barr.
William P. Barr revived languishing leak investigations after he became attorney general a year later. He moved a trusted prosecutor from New Jersey with little relevant experience to the main Justice Department to work on the Schiff-related case and about a half-dozen others, according to three people with knowledge of his work who did not want to be identified discussing federal investigations.
I would say heads should roll, but they already did. That's what the 2020 election was for.


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Cautions for installation of bimetallic thermometers
For the installation of bimetallic thermometers, attention should be paid to the following points when selecting the installation location and insertion depth of thermal resistance:
(1)In order to make full heat exchange between the measuring end of the thermal resistance and the medium under test, the location of the measuring point should be reasonably selected, and the installation of thermal resistance near the dead angle of valves, elbows, pipes and equipment should be avoided as far as possible.
(2)Thermometer with protective sleeve has heat transfer and heat dissipation losses. In order to reduce measurement errors, thermocouples and thermal resistance should have sufficient insertion depth.
A . For the thermometer used to measure the temperature of the fluid in the center of the pipeline, the measuring end should generally be inserted into the center of the pipeline (vertical or inclined installation).
B. For temperature measurements of high temperature, high pressure and high speed fluids (e.g. main steam temperature), in order to reduce the resistance of protective sleeve to fluids and prevent the protective sleeve from breaking under the action of fluids, shallow insertion of protective tube or hot sleeve thermal resistance can be adopted.
C. If it is necessary to measure the temperature of the flue gas in the flue, although the diameter of the flue is 4 m, the insertion depth of the thermal resistance is 1 m.
D. When measuring the insertion depth of the original part exceeds 1 m, it should be installed vertically as far as possible, or with brackets and protective sleeves.


title: Wink

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Over the last few weeks I have been giving the WinkJS’s JSDoc theme some much needed attention. When we started using JSDoc for WinkJS packages we used the docdash theme. It was clean and simple, exactly what we needed at the time. After we update the main website though, the theme needed to look more on brand and so we forked it to add our colors and a navigation bar on top. We want to add tutorials for our packages soon and this means some more layout and design changes.
After initially adding the navigation bar, everything looked alright on desktop, but on mobile the two menus were fighting for attention—one would open a dropdown with the site-wide navigation, and the other would open a slide out with the API’s table of contents. The icons were quite close to each other and it was a mess.
So, when Siddharth showed me what sausage links were, I knew they would be perfect for this problem. I did some research and found some other documentation websites using them too. It is elegant and uses a simple horizontal scroll to show more items in the navigation. The trick is to be able to cut-off one of the menu items and show a fade on top of it so that its clear that there is something else there to see. Different screen widths mean that you can’t always control what is hidden so I decided to show a bigger fade on the left.


title: ATCOP Medical Services

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ATCOP Medical Services
For right medical treatment the most vital aspect is precise diagnosis, which is largely dependent on the quality of the medical tests. The basic notion of the Medical Services is the view to serve the ailing population of the country by ensuring quality services/tests at comparatively lesser rates. In order to achieve this noble objective ATCOP has laid out a plan to offer a variety of medical services/tests to the people of the homeland.
Installation of Medical Equipment to keep the hospital upto date in medical technology. ATCOP with the support of private firms has entered into agreement for installation, operation and management of MRI System 1.5 Tesla at PAEC General Hospital Islamabad on BOO basis.
ATCOP has been granted licence by DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority Of Pakistan) to manufacture Medical Devices. i-LIVE, Indigenous Leading ICU Ventilator, is a state of the art equipment to help patient in breathing. Ventilator is the complex, lifesaving equipment used in intensive care unit (ICU).
Past few decades have seen population explosion in Pakistan. Such a speedy growth has invariably put pressures on the country’s existing resources, especially the health facilities. As such there has been an ominous situation throughout the country regarding availability of quality yet cheap medical diagnostic services. Medical Services – a project of ATCOP aims to fill this vacuum in view of serving the nation.
“The mission is to provide competent, innovative and accessible diagnostic & treatment services using state of the art equipment manned by trained & knowledgeable technicians.”
Our prime objective is to provide medical diagnostic services at very cheap rates in order to serve the nation.
Medical Diagnostic Lab:
PAEC General Hospital
Opposite Islamabad Police Line,


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tier: polar

title: Careers

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A sociology degree gives people so many options that deciding on a potential career path can be a challenge. Our faculty, along with staff at the Career Center, can help!
Your faculty advisors aren't just resources for making sure you meet graduation requirements. Talk to them about your future hopes and plans. They can point you towards specific courses and research opportunities that will strengthen your resume. If your ideal path involves education beyond the B.A., faculty advisors can give you information on graduate programs.
If you have chosen one of the domain-specific concentrations in Sociology, talk to professors teaching the topic-specific elective classes. They can provide yet another perspective.
If you wish to pursue a career such as medicine, law, teaching, or business, one of W&M's pre-professional advisors can help.
Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement
The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement helps students identify a career path, write an effective resume, and learn how to find a job or internship. Employers connect to our students and alumni through the center's recruiting services. You can visit the center during walk-in hours, or call them for an appointment. You can also sign into Tribe Careers (tribecareers.wm.edu) to see postings for current students, subscribe to a listserv for weekly e-mails about jobs and internships, and use your free membership to access job and internship databases.
You can stay connected with us and alumni when you join our LinkedIn group. To find Sociology alumni without joining the group, log into your LinkedIn account then go to 'Connections' tab, then click ‘Alumni’ and search by ‘Sociology.’
Sociology Career Websites:


title: Garage prep chapter four

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I’m nearing the end of the gossip bench rebuild, but that’s on hold while I wait for some fancy quilted maple veneer to arrive. It’s been stripped, sanded, reassembled, and stained. Only the curved plywood and veneer remain, then it will get lacquered.
While waiting for that, I decided to attack my rolling tool table. I’d built it years ago when I was working on an RV-7. It’s a 24” square rolling table, with one tool on each corner – tabletop band saw, belt/disk sander, drill press, and a buffer with a cloth wheel on one side and a 3M Scotchbrite wheel for smoothing aluminum on the other. It had become a bit of a junk collecting place, so I’m cleaning that up. It need to come down a bit; the newer drill press is a foot taller than the old one. I’ll either put smaller casters on it, remove them altogether, or just take a couple inches off the legs. It is awfully nice to be able to easily roll it anywhere I need it, and quickly rotate it to bring the tool I need to the front.
My drill press is a Wen benchtop 10 or 12” model with laser lines to mark dead center of the drill bit with a nice red X. Well, they do that with two straight line lasers, and one is dead. I’ve got a new one coming, so hopefully that shows up this coming week along with the veneer.
On the plus side, I’ve got a final plan for the work table, a materials list, and a cut list for the 2x4s. I may build that while waiting for the parts. I can always make the gossip bench the first project for that. Oh, and the extended top my wife wants for her ironing board…


title: Zombieland set visit 2

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Along with a few other delectable and esteemed colleagues I spent a nice full day on the set of Zombieland and the thing that really surprised me was how cool and collected Ruben Fleischer was. Here’s a guy directing his first feature, a somewhat sizable studio flick with a few name brand stars which also carries the weight of being both a zombie film and an action comedy. The pressure would crush most, but Fleischer not only took it in stride and with grace but he even took the time to show us some edited footage. It looked damn good.
Among the numerous things the director brought to the table was the big climax of the film, a task made easier by having the film’s writers involved at every step of the process.
Well, there wasn’t an amusement park involved (laughter). I don’t know
if you heard about the genesis of the movie, but it was originally a TV
show so it didn’t really have an ending because it was supposed to lead
to the second episode, so it was kind of unresolved. I was just trying
to picture what was going to be the most climactic place and sequence
to the whole thing, and then in the original script, they had that the
little girl wanted to go to Disneyland. I was like, “Well, we should
just have them go to Disneyland and have it actually resolve there.”
That was my big contribution and then little pieces here and there. I
think maybe the biggest contribution I made was the casting. I really
saw Woody and Jesse pretty much the whole time, so it was amazing that
we got them to play the roles, because I cannot imagine anyone else as
those characters. – Ruben Fleischer on how the story evolved
The decision to let the humor and action breathe a little takes the burden off the horror aspects, the genre least in Fleischer’s sights. Judging from the response to the first trailer, he chose well.
Yeah, I love looking through all the comments on websites or even if
you go to Twitter and do a search for keyword “Zombieland,” it’s
remarkable how much anticipation there is for this movie. It seems like
the kids are really psyched on it, just from searching around comments
and stuff like that. The trailer played with “Year One” and it got
seen over a million times in three days online, so I’d say like a
million and a half times in three days. It seems like it got passed
around a fair bit. The good thing is that it’s been really heavily
positive feedback whereas I feel people on the internet, especially
when it comes to genre stuff, people can be pretty mean or dubious or
protective or doubtful of things they hold precious like zombie movies.
So far, the feedback online has been very positive and excited and
anticipatory, as opposed to “It’s a ripoff of ‘Shaun of the Dead’ or
whatever people say. I think from the trailer people get a sense that
it’s it’s own movie. It’s not like other things that have come before
it. It’s got a funny sense of humor, a little cutting edge. What’s
awesome too is that people seem really excited to see Woody Harrelson
back in a big starring comedy role. I couldn’t be more excited and it’s
encouraging because I think the movie delivers on the trailer but
doesn’t exceed it, so I feel if people are already psyched on the
trailer, then they’ll be really psyched about the movie. – Ruben Fleischer on the response to the trailer
Of the scenes we watched, the best stuff involved the banter between Woody and Jesse and their fun list of zombie rules that serve as a storytelling backbone of the film. Woody is such a reliable and consistent actor whose brand is almost always strong enough to justify a viewing it’s hard not to get caught up in seeing him take out the trash. What’s weird is that he’s never done a film like this.
Luckily, the guy still looks like he’s in his twenties so as the ass-kicking zombie slayers and Twinkie aficionado [seriously, one of the great little aspects of the film] we get to see the actor really having fun. Eisenberg has taken his offbeat charm and ability to deliver witticisms and turned it into a brand as well, and seeing his hunched and timid character play off Woody’s physicality is uncommon for a film like this. Let’s face it, there’s only room for one Pegg/Frost tandem so it’s great to see these guys maneuver this reworked supermarket with their own brand of fun.
And practically in my backyard. How did they end up there?
Well I’ve been involved with the movie for over a year. December of
last year (that’s 2007) I got it and then there were complications with
the writers’ strike and the SAG strike threat so we couldn’t really
shoot until all those things were figured out, but in that time, it
really allowed us to work on the script, get it to the point where we
wanted it to be, I scouted New Mexico, I scouted Louisiana, and finally
ended up in Georgia. Things changed all throughout that process and
yeah, then we were in Georgia for 12 weeks doing preproduction and that
lends itself really well. I mean, the amusement park was better in
Valdosta then any of those other places we looked at. The variety of
environments in Georgia works really well. Originally, the movie was
set in the SouthWest so that was a major change and then coming here,
we set it in Texas instead of Arizona, just because there’s no way this
was going to play for Arizona and New Mexico and California, so we’re
playing it just strictly as Texas and then they travel to California. – Ruben Fleischer on shooting in Georgia.
Finally something to help erase the stench of Pet Sematary 2, Freejack, Fled, Trespass, and every home movie I ever made.
Next: The rousing finale!


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Prakash & Ors v. Phulawati & Ors – Inheritance rights of a daughter over coparcenary property
By Mandakini J. and Varsha G Subramanian
In the case of Prakash & Ors. v Phulawati & Ors., the Supreme Civil Appeal No.7217 of 2013 Court has dealt with the question of retrospective application of Section 6 (1) of the Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005 (“Amendment Act”), which grants equal rights to sons and daughters of a coparcener, in his share of ancestral property.
Facts of the Case
The Respondent (as per the Supreme Court case) had initially filed a suit before the Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division), Belgaum (“Trial Court”) for partition and separate possession of 1/7th share in certain properties (“Ancestral Properties”) and 1/28th share in a different property. The Ancestral Properties were inherited by the Respondent’s father. The Respondent claimed that, after the death of her father on 18 February 1988, the Respondent acquired the Ancestral Properties. The Appellant (as per the Supreme Court case) contested that Respondent could claim only the self acquired property of her deceased father, and not his ancestral property. The suit was filed in the year 1992 and the Amendment Act was made effective from 9th September 2005. The Respondent, during the pendency of the suit amended her plaint to claim her share as per the Amendment Act. The Trial Court partly allowed the suit. Aggrieved by the decision of the Trial Court, the Respondent approached the High Court.
Decision of the High Court
The Respondent filed an appeal before the High Court stating that she had become a coparcener as per Section 6 (1) of the Amendment Act and hence she was entitled to inherit coparcenery property equal to her brothers, apart from her individual right over certain properties. The Appellants contested that the Respondent’s father died before the commencement of the Amendment Act hence the amended provisions cannot apply to the present case.
The High Court allowed the appeal of the Respondent. The High Court placed reliance on the judgment delivered in the case of G. Sekar v. Geetha and Others, wherein the Supreme Court held that any development in the law will inevitably apply to a pending proceeding. This does not mean that the law will be applicable retrospectively. It only means that the law has to be interpreted as it stands on that day. Although Respondent’s father died in the year 1988 and the suit was initiated in the year 1992, the suit is pending the Amendment Act. Hence the provision of the Amendment Act will be applicable to the present case.
The High Court also analyzed the application of section 6 (5) of the Amendment Act in the context of a notional partition held between the parties happened.
Section 6 (5) of the Amendment Act reads as follows:
“Nothing contained in this section shall apply to a partition, which has been effected before the 20th day of December, 2004.
Explanation — For the purposes of this section “partition” means any partition made by execution of a deed of partition duly registered under the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908) or partition effected by a decree of a court.”
The above section states that, if the partition was effected by a registered partition deed or a decree of the court which had attained finality prior to 20 December 2004, the Amendment Act will not be applicable. In the present case, partition was not effected by either a registered partition deed or decree of the court. It was a notional partition. Hence, Section 6 (5) of the Amendment Act will not be applicable.
Decision of the Supreme Court
Aggrieved by the judgment of the High Court, an appeal was filed by the Appellants before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court accepted the contention of the Appellant that the present case was a case of notional partition and was governed by the Principal Act. As per the notional partition, shares in the Ancestral Properties were already allotted to the heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (“Principal Act”). The said rights cannot be taken away by a subsequent amendment to the Principal Act. The Amendment Act is applicable only from 9 September 2005. Hence, the present case cannot be governed by the Amendment Act.
The Supreme Court also rejected the contention of the Respondent that the Amendment Act was a social legislation and hence, it should be applied retrospectively. The Supreme Court held that even though the Amendment Act is a social legislation, it cannot be applied retrospectively, unless intended by the legislature and expressly provided under such legislation.
The Respondent had claimed that a daughter acquired right to all her father’s property by birth, irrespective of the date of his death, whether it is prior to the commencement of the Amendment Act or afterwards. The Supreme Court rejected this contention stating that legislature has expressly made the Amendment Act applicable from 9 September 2005 and only if the death of the coparcener in question is after the said date, the provisions of the Amendment Act will be applicable. Hence, there is no scope for any other interpretation in view of express language of the Amendment Act.
Hence, the appeal of the Appellant was allowed.
Civil Appeal No.7217 of 2013
(2009) 6 SCC 99


title: 61b80eb702d90d55416229c1

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Alkali metals, such as lithium and sodium, have been expected to be used for rechargeable metal-anode batteries owing to their low electrode potentials and large capacities. However, the well-known fatal problem, “dendritic growth” causing a dangerous short circuit, is faced while charging the batteries. Here, through a comprehensive study with electrochemical experiments, Raman and soft X-ray emission spectroscopies, density-functional-theory calculation, and molecular dynamic simulations, we provide an advanced guideline for electrolyte design in which a mixture of alkaline earth (Mg, Ca, Ba) salts is used to inhibit dendrite growth of alkali metals (Li, Na) during electrodeposition. Especially, focusing on CaTFSA2, as a salient exemplary alkaline-earth-cation additive, we demonstrate that dendrite-free morphology upon alkali-metal electrodeposition can successfully be attained by modifying their solvation structures in the dual-cation electrolyte systems. Adding divalent Ca2+ promotes alkali cation (Li+ or Na+) to form the contact ion pairs (CIPs) with the counter anions, which replaces the solvent-separated ion pairs (SSIPs) commonly existing in single-cation electrolytes. Such CIPs related to alkali cations would separate Ca2+ ions distantly to shield the strong coulomb interaction among the divalent cations. The stronger binding of the CIPs would retard the desolvation kinetics of alkali cations and, consequently, realizes a severely constrained alkali-metal electrodeposition in a reaction-limited process that is required for the dendrite-free morphology. This work provides prospects to construct dual-cation electrolytes for dendrite-free alkali-metal-anode batteries utilizing the concerted interactions between monovalent and multivalent cations.
Additional electrochemical experiments such as Li-Li sym-metric cells, additional Raman results, radial distribution functions obtained by MD simulations.


title: What is GPT-4 by OpenAI?

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What is GPT-4 by OpenAI?
It is a large multimodal model (accepting text inputs and emitting text outputs today, with image inputs coming in the future) that can solve difficult problems with greater accuracy than any of our previous models, thanks to its broader general knowledge and advanced reasoning capabilities.
GPT-4 by OpenAI is a tool in the Large Language Models category of a tech stack.
Who uses GPT-4 by OpenAI?
20 companies reportedly use GPT-4 by OpenAI in their tech stacks, including technology, Productboard, and apside.
30 developers on StackShare have stated that they use GPT-4 by OpenAI.
GPT-4 by OpenAI Integrations
UI Bakery, AutoGen, Screenshot to Code, OpenGPTs, and Superflows are some of the popular tools that integrate with GPT-4 by OpenAI. Here's a list of all 13 tools that integrate with GPT-4 by OpenAI.
GPT-4 by OpenAI's Features
- Accepts text inputs and emits text outputs
- Can solve difficult problems with greater accuracy
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Twilio offers developers a powerful API for phone services to make and receive phone calls, and send and receive text messages. Their product allows programmers to more easily integrate various communication methods into their software and programs.
Twilio SendGrid's cloud-based email infrastructure relieves businesses of the cost and complexity of maintaining custom email systems. Twilio SendGrid provides reliable delivery, scalability & real-time analytics along with flexible API's.
Amazon SES eliminates the complexity and expense of building an in-house email solution or licensing, installing, and operating a third-party email service. The service integrates with other AWS services, making it easy to send emails from applications being hosted on services such as Amazon EC2.
Mailgun is a set of powerful APIs that allow you to send, receive, track and store email effortlessly.
Mandrill is a new way for apps to send transactional email. It runs on the delivery infrastructure that powers MailChimp.
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NEW SONOSITE C60 5-2 CONVEX ARRAY TRANSDUCER for Titan 180 Ultrasound
Introducing the NEW SONOSITE C60 5-2 CONVEX ARRAY TRANSDUCER for Titan 180 and Titan 180+ Plus ultrasound systems. This advanced transducer is designed to provide superior image quality, so you can conduct precise medical diagnoses more efficiently. The SONOSITE C60 5-2 transducer operates at frequencies ranging between 5 to 2 MHz, offering impeccable clarity and resolution to support a wide range of clinical applications.
The SONOSITE C60 5-2 CONVEX ARRAY TRANSDUCER is built to enhance the capabilities of the Titan 180 ultrasound system, known for its reliability and durability. With its ergonomic design, this transducer ensures ease of use and comfort during prolonged scanning sessions. Whether you’re examining abdominal organs, conducting obstetric checks, or other medical imaging tasks, the C60 5-2 transducer provides the versatility and accuracy you need.
One of the standout features of the NEW SONOSITE C60 5-2 CONVEX ARRAY TRANSDUCER is its robust construction. Designed to withstand rigorous use, it ensures consistent performance and longevity. The transducer's advanced signal processing capabilities reduce noise and artifacts, providing clearer images and more accurate diagnostic results. Its high-resolution imaging supports better clinical decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Moreover, the NEW SONOSITE C60 5-2 CONVEX ARRAY is compatible with the Titan 180/180+ Plus ultrasound systems, making it a versatile choice for a variety of healthcare environments. From emergency rooms to rural clinics, its portability and high-performance imaging make it an indispensable tool in any medical setting. Its ease of integration with existing systems also means less downtime and more focus on patient care.
In summary, the NEW SONOSITE C60 5-2 CONVEX ARRAY TRANSDUCER for Titan 180 ultrasound systems is an excellent investment in your medical imaging capabilities. Its superior image quality, robust construction, and ease of use make it a top choice for healthcare professionals. Whether you are upgrading your current ultrasound equipment or expanding your diagnostic capabilities, the C60 5-2 transducer will help you achieve better imaging results and improve patient care.


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High-net-worth clients in Asia are increasingly diversifying their portfolios away from traditional US dollar assets and turning towards alternative investments like cryptocurrencies, gold, and Chinese assets, according to a recent statement by Amy Lo, UBS co-head of Asia-Pacific and head of UBS Hong Kong, and chairman, Global Wealth Management Asia.
Her comments, made during a Bloomberg New Voices event in Hong Kong on Tuesday and reported by Chinese news outlet Cailianshe, highlight a potential shift in asset allocation driven by geopolitical tensions and a growing appetite for diversification among the wealthy.
Lo pointed specifically to the ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States as a key factor prompting this change in investment preferences. For a client base whose portfolios were historically "quite US-centric," the current geopolitical climate is spurring a search for alternative currency assets and a broader diversification strategy.
"Gold is very popular now," Lo noted, reflecting a classic flight-to-safety sentiment often seen during periods of economic and political uncertainty. However, she also emphasized a significant uptick in interest towards both commodities and cryptocurrencies as part of this diversification trend. This suggests that wealthy investors in the region are increasingly viewing digital assets not just as speculative plays, but as a legitimate asset class worthy of allocation within their broader investment strategies.
Lo's remarks underscore the evolving perception of cryptocurrencies within sophisticated investment circles. Once often relegated to the fringes of traditional finance, digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining traction as potential hedges against currency fluctuations and as sources of uncorrelated returns. The inclusion of cryptocurrencies alongside established safe havens like gold in the diversification strategies of UBS's wealthy Asian clients signals a maturing market and a growing comfort level with digital assets among high-net-worth individuals.
The shift also reflects the increasing prominence of Chinese assets within global investment portfolios. As China's economy continues to grow and its financial markets deepen, wealthy investors in the region are naturally seeking greater exposure to domestic opportunities.
Lo also cautioned that "volatility will definitely continue," acknowledging the inherent fluctuations in the markets, particularly within the cryptocurrency space. This suggests that while wealthy clients are showing increased interest in these alternative assets, they are likely doing so with an awareness of the associated risks and a focus on long-term diversification rather than short-term speculation.
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Blockcast is hosted by Head of APAC at Ledger, Takatoshi Shibayama. Previous episodes of Blockcast can be found here, with guests like Nic Young (Oh), Jacob Phillips (Lombard), Chris Yu (SignalPlus), Kathy Zhu (Mezo), Jess Zeng (Mantle), Samar Sen (Talos), Jason Choi (Tangent), Lasanka Perera (Independent Reserve), Mark Rydon (Aethir), Luca Prosperi (M^0), Charles Hoskinson (Cardano), and Yat Siu (Animoca Brands) on our recent shows.


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The Role of Daycare in Developing Social Skills for Kindergartners
Starting kindergarten can be both exciting and challenging for young children. One of the most significant challenges they face is adapting to social interactions within a group setting. Daycare plays a vital role in preparing children for this transition by fostering essential social skills. At Sun City Wonderland, we focus on nurturing social development from an early age, setting children up for success in kindergarten and beyond. In this post, we’ll explore how daycare helps children build the social skills they need to thrive in school.
Why Social Skills Matter in Kindergarten
Social skills enable children to communicate, cooperate, and build positive relationships. In kindergarten, children interact with peers and teachers regularly, making it crucial to know how to share, take turns, and express emotions appropriately. Children who develop strong social skills early often find it easier to make friends and adapt to new environments.
1. Building Friendships
Learning to connect with peers helps children form lasting friendships. Children who practice socializing in daycare become more comfortable starting conversations and including others in play.
2. Handling Conflicts
Conflicts are inevitable when children play together. Learning to resolve disagreements calmly helps children build resilience and emotional intelligence.
3. Listening and Following Directions
Group settings require children to listen to teachers and follow instructions. Developing these skills in daycare ensures children can participate in classroom activities effectively.
How Daycare Promotes Social Skill Development
Daycare environments naturally encourage social interactions through structured and unstructured activities. At Sun City Wonderland, we create a nurturing space where children feel safe to explore social connections.
1. Group Play Activities
Play is a powerful way for children to develop social skills. Group activities like building block towers or playing musical games encourage teamwork, communication, and cooperation.
2. Role-Playing and Storytime
Pretend play allows children to practice empathy and understand different perspectives. During storytime, they learn to listen attentively and respond thoughtfully.
3. Routine and Structure
Daily routines teach children to wait their turn, share resources, and follow group instructions. These practices become second nature, helping children adapt to the structured environment of kindergarten.
Key Social Skills Fostered in Daycare
Children practice expressing their thoughts clearly during group discussions and storytelling. They learn to use polite words, like “please” and “thank you,” while interacting with others.
Participating in group projects teaches children to collaborate, share ideas, and work towards a common goal. These experiences enhance their ability to cooperate in kindergarten.
Understanding others’ feelings is essential for forming positive relationships. Daycare activities that involve sharing and caring nurture empathy.
Daycare encourages children to find solutions when conflicts arise. Whether sharing toys or deciding on a game, they practice negotiation and compromise.
The Role of Caregivers in Social Development
Trained caregivers at Sun City Wonderland play a crucial role in guiding social interactions. They model positive behaviors, encourage teamwork, and help children navigate social challenges.
1. Guided Interactions
Caregivers facilitate group activities, ensuring that every child participates. They help children practice taking turns, waiting patiently, and expressing themselves calmly.
2. Positive Reinforcement
Acknowledging kind and cooperative behavior reinforces positive social habits. Caregivers praise children for sharing, helping others, and communicating respectfully.
3. Conflict Resolution Support
When disagreements occur, caregivers guide children through problem-solving steps rather than intervening immediately. This approach teaches children how to resolve conflicts independently.
How Daycare Prepares Children for Classroom Social Dynamics
In kindergarten, children must interact with peers from diverse backgrounds. Daycare’s inclusive environment prepares them to embrace diversity and build friendships regardless of differences.
1. Respecting Differences
Daycare exposes children to various cultures, languages, and family structures. Learning to respect diversity builds open-mindedness and acceptance.
2. Taking Initiative
Daycare encourages children to participate in group discussions and suggest ideas. This practice boosts confidence and helps them take initiative in classroom settings.
3. Handling Peer Pressure
Children learn to make choices independently, reducing the influence of peer pressure. Daycare nurtures decision-making skills that support individuality.
Tips for Parents to Reinforce Social Skills at Home
- Encourage Playdates: Provide opportunities for your child to interact with peers outside of daycare.
- Model Positive Communication: Demonstrate how to express feelings calmly and respectfully.
- Practice Sharing: Use toys and games to teach the concept of taking turns.
- Praise Social Efforts: Celebrate when your child successfully navigates social interactions.
Why Choose Sun City Wonderland for Social Skill Development
At Sun City Wonderland, we understand the importance of building social skills early. Our structured, engaging environment helps children learn to connect, communicate, and cooperate. By fostering these abilities, we ensure children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
Ready to Support Your Child’s Social Growth?
Enroll your child at Sun City Wonderland and give them the tools they need to thrive in kindergarten. Call us at (876) 847-2966, email us at email@example.com, or visit our website at suncitywonderland.com to learn more!
Prepare your child for social success with our nurturing daycare programs.


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10+ Kitchen With White Floor. Large kitchen island with wood countertop and lantern pendant lights. White kitchen dark floors are still on demand.
Dark brown floors paired with white matte backsplash and kitchen cabinets. White kitchens need interior design boast with small touches. Is one of the greatest combos in the history of the world.
White Kitchen Dark Floors Are Still On Demand.
Using white for the flooring will immediately make any room feel larger and cleaner, while filling up the air with a bright surface area. Kitchen floor ideas with white cabinets are a fresh idea and. As light beautifully reflects off the glaze finish, it creates a wonderful sense of openness, making the room appear wider.’.
The Color Contrast Is Always A Satisfactory Method In Kitchen Design And Kitchen Remodeling.
The light grey island and wood countertop are simply a treat in the kitchen.the wood floor adds a rustic effect to the spae. You can achieve a classic, bright kitchen by continuing the blank palette down to. Designed to endure and impress the modern kitchen floor is the epitome of quality and editorial allure.
Black & White Kitchen Floor Tiles.
You can create a dapper image with a mix of black and white kitchen floor tiles. It can be made “trendy” by things like cabinet style and hardware, but just the starting point alone of. Open layout white transitional kitchen with cream mosaic tile and hardwood flooring.
Emphasizing Countertop And Wall Cabinets The Best Way Is Putting The Floor In Contrast.
Dark brown floors paired with white matte backsplash and kitchen cabinets. Flooring shaw castlewood oak in chatelaine. They are elevating, mesmerizing and add an instant appeal to your kitchen.
But When In Doubt, A White Kitchen + Wood Floors Is Always A Safe, Classic Choice.
Large kitchen island with wood countertop and lantern pendant lights. 22112018 above is a remodeled kitchen done in mostly white with natural light wood floors and wood island surface. With white cabinets, dark floors, from espresso to genuine black, create a strong statement.


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JAMMU: (CNI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has called a meeting of officers here next week to discuss the ‘conservation, preservation and restoration’ of the 8th century old Martand Sun temple in Anantnag district.
Located at Kehribel village of Matan, about 63 km south of Srinagar, the temple is considered to be one of the oldest sun temples in the country and a symbol of priceless ancient spiritual heritage.
It has been declared a site of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and also appears in the list of centrally protected monuments.
According to a notice issued by the Department of Culture, Jammu and Kashmir, a meeting has been convened at the Civil Secretariat of Jammu on April 1 to discuss the preservation, conservation and restoration of ancient temples in Kashmir along with the installation of Emperor Lalithaditya Muktapeda in Kashmir, the matter has been discussed covering of the Martin Sun Temple.
The meeting chaired by the Principal Secretary will be attended by Director Archives, Archeology and Museum (JK), Superintendent of Archaeologists (in-charge) ASI (Srinagar Circle) among others.
Thousands of pilgrims including Kashmiri Pandits visit the temple every year and have been demanding its restoration.
In May 2022, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha participated in the “Nugra Ashtamangala Puja” at the temple which the ASI protested as a “violation of rules” for not taking necessary permission.
However, the J-K administration defended the worship citing Rule 7(2) of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, which states that it applies “in accordance with any recognized religious usage or custom” Should not be on any event held.
Built on the top of a plateau, the ruins of the temple and associated archeology show that it was a masterpiece of Kashmiri architecture, which combined Gandhara, Gupta and Chinese forms of architecture.
The temple has a colonnaded courtyard, with its main shrine at its center and 84 smaller shrines around it, which is 220 feet long and 142 feet wide and includes a smaller shrine that was built earlier.(CNI)


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Michigan is known as one of the most unforgiving states for those charged with juvenile crimes. Unlike most states, our state charges 17-year-old children as adults when a criminal act is charged. New legislation could provide relief for those that have not reached the age of majority.
Scott Grabel is the founder of Grabel and Associates, which is known as the top criminal defense firm in the state of Michigan. When asked about the legislation, Grabel stated, “Far too often we see young people charged with crimes as adults. Our criminal justice system is supposed to have more forgiveness for the young and the elderly. This bill will go a long way to protecting the freedom of our young people.”
William Amadeo is a partner at McManus and Amadeo and a Senior Associate for Grabel and Associates. Amadeo is known as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Washtenaw and Shiawassee Counties. When asked about the legislation, Amadeo said, “It’s ridiculous that a kid in high school can be sent to the Michigan Department of Corrections for having consensual sex with one of their peers, but that is where our state currently at. I hope that Senator Lucido follows through with the application of this law. There is a reason that the HYTA statute has been expanded. The juvenile mind is still developing until the age of 24 or even longer. There needs to be more understanding for our youthful offenders. We should not prosecute without seeing both sides of whom the law will affect.”
Christian Wiesenberg is an up and coming criminal defense attorney in Livingston County. When asked about the new law, Wiesenberg stated, “I deal with a lot of young defendants, and much of your defense is based on geography. The way that Livingston County deals with juveniles is far different than Wayne County. This new legislation will provide another arsenal for the criminal defense lawyer.”
While the new bill looks favorable on its face to protecting juvenile offenders with the expansion of the age to make adult prosecutions start at 18, how courts apply the new law has yet to be seen. The defense attorney will potentially have more options. Still, black letter law in and out itself will not change the outcomes of criminal prosecutions. The criminal lawyer will have to be on top of the legislation and may have to educate the courts on the new statute.


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An Irish company’s software will be in orbit on Saturday when Elon Musk’s SpaceX and NASA launches a joint manned mission to the International Space Station.
Dublin-based Skytek’s IPV Tablet system will used to provide advanced astronaut support on the International Space Station (ISS). With the system, astronauts will have access to over 14,000 operational procedures, which support all operational activities on board. When the SpaceX Dragon capsule docks to the station, the astronauts on board use IPV procedures to support the safe operation of the capsule with onboard systems.
With astronaut’s time being so valuable any efficiency improvements for task execution that can be achieved is of major significance. Skytek has built the latest version based on the specific needs of astronauts, commercial operators and procedure authors which streamlines and optimises astronaut’s workflow.
“It’s very exciting to see our software being used in ISS missions, not least a pioneering one like this,” said Skytek CTO Dr Sarah Bourke.
The launch this weekend under NASA’s “commercial crew program” will be the first time a private company has conducted a manned mission to the station.
With the ISS now a destination for commercial vehicles from both SpaceX and Boeing, new software solutions are required to support these commercial companies and related space activities. The ISS provides a unique technical platform in space for Skytek to build and provide new advanced technologies to astronauts ranging from the latest Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, through to mobile and web applications said Skytek CTO, Paul Kiernan.
Skytek have been working directly with NASA to develop the software that will support these commercial businesses as they begin manned missions, said Bourke.
SpaceX, also known as Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, is a private space transportation company and aerospace manufacturer headquartered in California. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, also known for ventures such as PayPal and electric car pioneer Tesla Inc. SpaceX’s achievements include launching the first ever privately funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit and being the first private company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft, as well as the first private company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station.
The launch will also be the first mission to the ISS to launch from the US in almost a decade.


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Why Use these APIs?
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch) provides easy to use and comprehensive APIs for reporting, making configuration changes, managing users, exporting data, and more. Our APIs are free to allow rapid development of apps, and our open source development community is growing quickly.
The Secure Network Analytics REST APIs consist of a collection of resources for developers, administrators, or partners that enable the functionality of Secure Network Analytics to be accessed programmatically. Since Secure Network Analytics REST APIs are based on open standards, you can use any programming or scripting language you wish as long as it supports Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). These instructions assume you have some knowledge of using REST services and a basic understanding of HTTP. Experience using either curl or wget is highly beneficial.
You may also be interested in the Stealthwatch Management Console Web Services Programming Guide which documents the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) interface to Secure Network Analytics. With the Web Services API that is compliant with the SOAP, administrators can use external applications, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, trouble-ticketing systems, and third-party reporting systems, to access data from the management console.
After the release of Secure Network Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch) v7.2, we began migrating from SOAP APIs to REST APIs. If you use Secure Network Analytics API suites, you should begin using REST API equivalents where available.
We do not support SOAP APIs for Secure Network Analytics with a Data Store.
In v7.4.0, we rebranded our Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise products to Cisco Secure Network Analytics. You will see our former product name, Stealthwatch, used in our APIs and whenever necessary to maintain clarity.


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Periodic Leg Movement Disorder
Over 80% of people with Restless Legs Syndrome also have a condition that is known as Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD).
Periodic Limb Movement Disorders occur commonly and relate to movements or “jerking” of legs, arms and sometimes the body which can occur in an “involuntary” fashion, over which you have no control. These movements usually occur during or before sleep but can also occur while resting during daytime, sitting in a chair for instance, and can sometimes be painful. This was originally called “nocturnal myoclonus” and described by Professor Lugaresi from Italy.
More recently we recognise PLMD as PLMS (PLMD during Sleep) and PLMA (PLMA during Awakening). While PLMD may be associated with RLS, it can occur independently, particularly in older people.
PLMD occurs in approximately 4% of all adults and is particularly common in the elderly population and women. It can also occur in those who are shift workers and have abnormal sleep patterns, those who snore or drink excessive amounts of coffee, during severe stress or if the use of sleeping tablets is suddenly withdrawn.
Typically, PLMD involves the foot being drawn upwards at an interval of 20-40 seconds, usually during the first part of the night. However, the movement may affect the whole leg causing jerks or flailing movements of the arms, keeping the bed partner awake. People who have troublesome PLMD can suffer from excessive sleepiness during day, and insomnia. If associated with RLS, the problem can be worse. A formal diagnosis of PLMD may need a specialised test called polysomnography which documents the movements and assesses the frequency at which these occur.
The treatment of PLMD needs an accurate diagnosis and explanation of the problem. Medications used are similar to RLS. In some people, PLMD is very sensitive to the use of dopamine agonists such as pramipexole and ropinirole. Some anti-depressant medications can make the PLMD worse. However PLMD is treatable and it is important that a person living with PLMD visits their GP to get a referral to a sleep physician who may be able to analyse and advise on treatment.


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What: Shares of Chesapeake Energy (CHKA.Q) are up 16% as of 11:30 a.m. ET today after the company's most recent earnings results showed a sizable loss per share but beat analyst expectations.
So what: If you strip out the $2.8 billion in asset writedowns and impairments for the quarter, Chesapeake Energy posted a normalized loss per share of ($0.16), which beat the consensus estimate of ($0.18) per share from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Considering how much shares of Chesapeake have declined in the past year, any news that can be portrayed as good news is likely to give the stock price a decent boost.
Another possible piece of good news from the recent earnings report is that the company may reduce its spending for 2016 and its debt load. Chesapeake's capital expenditure budget for this year is slated to be $1.3 billion-$1.8 billion, about a 57% reduction from last year. At the same time, management believes it can achieve a production decline of 0%-5% in 2016 at these lower spending levels. If that is the case, it may help close its immense spending gaps. Also, thanks to asset sales and some debt exchanges, total debt outstanding is $9.5 billion, down from $11.8 billion at the beginning of 2015.
Now what: Chesapeake may have helped itself with this quarter's results, but the company is a long, long way off from getting out from under its massive debt load. Also, it is still posting some losses despite an average realized price of $64 per barrel in the previous quarter. As its hedging position -- the thing that has kept realized prices so high -- the company's income statement will look even worse. Considering Chesapeake's tough financial position, any money going toward its stock is purely a speculative bet on oil prices rising, because if low oil prices persist, it won't be able to survive.