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Military sonar has the potential to mask vocalisations of some species of marine mammals.

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Military sonar has the potential to mask vocalisations of some species of marine mammals. Masking occurs when noise interferes with, or obscures, bioacoustic signals, and thereby hinders the detection, discrimination, or recognition abilities necessary for effective communication, navigation, or foraging (Trickey et al. 2010). Some marine mammals have developed techniques to counteract the effects of masking. Right whales (Eubalaena sp.), for example, have been shown to alter the frequency, amplitude, and rate of calling in the presence of noise occupying their baseline acoustic niche (Parks et al. 2011).

Baleen whales are known to communicate over large distances, and the introduction of Low Frequency Active Sonar (LFAS) (operating between 600 and 1,500 Hz, www.marinemammalriskmitigation.com) by the military puts sound directly into the same frequency band as baleen whale vocalisations. Male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), for example, sing a song to attract a mate, and if this song cannot be heard it limits their chance to reproduce. Miller et al. (2000) found that humpback whale songs were longer when a LFAS recording was played compared to before or after playback. All themes (verses) in the song were still sung in the correct order, only the length of the song increased. Song length returned to pre-exposure levels when playback ceased, suggesting no long-term effects from sonar.

Rendell and Gordon (1999) studied vocal response of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) to military Mid Frequency Active Sonar (MFAS) in the Ligurian Sea in 1994. They found the whales whistled more often in response to MFAS and returned to normal levels when transmission stopped.

During a study performed in the Bahamas in 2007 and 2008, DeRuiter et al. (2013), found that false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) also whistled more frequently in response to simulated MFAS compared to before or after exposure; however, the same trend was not observed for short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in the same study.

It is important to recognise, that it is unknown whether the increase in whistling had any effect on the animals, either positive or negative.

Due to the nature of masking effects, it is sometimes difficult to be certain whether an animal has stopped vocalising, or if the vocalisation itself has been masked, and therefore not detected by the recording device. Some work has been undertaken in this field, notably by Watkins et al. (1985), who observed sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) appearing to cease vocalisations during MFAS use. Authors accepted there was a possibility that some vocalisations were masked, as some vocalisations were of the same frequency as the MFAS used; however, this was deemed unlikely because sperm whale vocalisations have longer durations than the MFAS signal used, therefore some of the clicks should still be detected. More recent observations from Watkins et al. (1993) showed that sperm whales ceased vocalising in response to submarine sonar signals. Two sperm whales were being tracked both visually and acoustically until a high level sonar pulse was detected, and both whales submerged immediately and disappeared, and were not seen again that day.

More research is needed in this area, but due to the secrecy of military sonar and its use, it is a difficult area to investigate, with most recent studies relying on the use of simulated sonar sounds to assess effects.

DeRuiter S.L., Boyd I.L., Claridge D.E., Clark C.W., Gagnon C., Southall B.L. & Tyack P.L. (2013) Delphinid whistle
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Miller P.J.O., Biassoni N., Samuels A. & Tyack P.L. (2000) Whale songs lengthen in response to sonar. Nature 405, 903-.
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The ACCC ruled that any potential adverse effects on competition in Australia were limited due to the lack of overlap of Virgin Australia's and Alliance Airlines' operations. In particular, the latter operates a small scheduled network. The ACCC also said that other carriers, primarily Qantas together with subsidiary Jetstar Airways, will continue to provide sufficient competition.

"The ACCC considers that any potential impact of the Proposed Conduct on existing operators on the limited number of routes is likely to be outweighed by the broader pro-competitive effects likely to result from the Proposed Conduct," the regulator said.

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Virgin Australia welcomed the ruling, underlining that it would allow it to outsource thinner routes to Alliance Airlines, which operates Fokker Aircraft and E190s, and redeploy in-house B737 narrowbodies to higher-density routes.

"The partnership gives us the flexibility to coordinate and determine pricing, capacity and scheduling with Alliance, as well as the ability to better manage demand and ensure we’re flying the right aircraft on the right route," General Manager (Network and Alliances) Jim Fuoco said.

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Rex - Regional Express submitted critical feedback during the consultations but its objections were largely dismissed by the ACCC.

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Free on-street parking is available on the neighbouring streets and there are Pay & Display car parks in the village if required.

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1.) Most windshields are basically “parallelograms”, IE; though there is often a minor arc to a given side, they still present themselves as ‘rectangular’ to the eye.

This is the 1954 Kaiser, which shows the feature Kaiser used since 1950; nicknamed the ‘Sweetheart’ windshield. Note the obvious double-arc’d top edge of the glass. For the sake of this question, we’re calling it a ‘non-parallelogram’.

Is there a more recent vehicle with a similar “non-parallelogram’ windshield? If so; name it.

2.) How is it factually possible that Chevrolet did NOT have a small block V8 in 1955 in the U.S.?

3.) Which GM Divisions built both small block and big block V8s in the 1960s?

4.) First post-war U.S. make/model to feature a speedometer marked higher than 120 MPH.

5.) 'Body by Fisher' and 'Body by Fleetwood' were two common badges found on certain GM cars. There was a third 'Body by —' tag found for many years on GM vehicles- what did it read?

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1. Kia Optima.  Windshield is scalloped at the top to mimic their grille design.

2.  There was no "big block" to compare it to.

3.  Was it Buick and Chevrolet?  The small V8 that was sold to someone in England, wasn't that a Buick design?

5.  I want to say "Budd", but not sure.

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I am guessing the small aluminum V8 from Buick does not count then?  Perhaps because it was a single shot deal and not a family of "smallblocks"?  If that is the case, then I will say Chevrolet only, as I believe all BOP V8 engines were variations on the same basic architecture.  And we know Cadillac only used big mamas.

On the speedometer question, I am going to guess Chrysler 300, 1955.  Wild guess.  Maybe it was a Kaiser Darrin or something more obscure like dat.

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ocnblu is correct on #1 and #2. Just spotted the Kia the other day and it struck me. I like little details like that, esp when it's unique.

Ha ... cool.  Had not noticed that.  Looked up some pics, & whatdya know.  Tho, to me, the Kia is a bit more subtle than the Kaiser ... or maybe it was just the angle of the pics I saw?

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3.) Chevrolet, Buick & Olds all produced both small & big block V8s in the 1960s.

Buick's 215 was a SBB, tho there were others (unrelated) that decade: the 300, 340, and 350.

Cadillac had but one engine in that decade, and Pontiac built V8s from 326 CI to 455 CI out of the same block.

4.) The first post-war U.S. car speedometer marked higher than 120 MPH was the '53 Corvette, at 140 MPH, so William nailed this one.

FYI : there were units marked higher than 120 before WWII.

5.) The 3rd 'Body by" GM tag was 'Ionia Body' ID.

Ionia Manufacturing built station wagon bodies for GM (Chevy & Pontiac) in the 40s and 50s. Those 2 Divisions went to all-steel station wagons in '49, leaving only a contract with Buick running thru 1953 (Buick's last real wood station wagon).

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      Name two American vehicles that featured the model year prominently displayed on the exterior of the car.
      Ford & Chevy have long battled on numerous fronts. Chevy eclipsed Ford in V8 displacement, building a 496 CI unit vs. Ford’s 460 CI. But Ford eclipsed Chevy by building a smaller RPO V8 than Chevy’s 262 CI job. What was the displacement of Ford’s smallest RPO V8?

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      1958 and 1975
      Ford-built gas turbine testing.

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5 Steps to Gorgeous Summer Skin

Cotswolds makeup artist Jessica Rose's top tips for cruelty-free summer skin...

1) A Liquid Peel

The one product I recommend to everyone is The Bodyshop’s liquid peel - a gentle exfoliating product that targets the everyday pollutants that sit on your skin. For an instant glow that lasts for days I recommend using this twice a week. It’s 100% vegan and comes in a variety of ranges - I use the Drops of Youth range which is infused with plant cells which encourage a 'bounce back' effect on the skin - perfect for anyone in their 30s and 40s. For your 50s onwards the Drops of Light range is fantastic. I recommend going into The Bodyshop and having a quick, free skincare analysis so the staff can advice which Liquid Peel is right for you.

2) Facial Tanner

If you like a bronzed glow in the summer then a facial tanner is a must. Superdrug’s Solait tanning range is fantastic. Use a foundation brush to buff the product into your skin to give you an even finish without staining your hands.

3) Agua

I can always tell by a client's face whether they are dehydrated - it exaggerates wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.

Water helps regulate your body temperature so is a must for keeping cool as the days and nights get hotter. It flushes body waste and helps maintain blood pressure. You can also help the environment by choosing glass bottles instead of plastic ones.

This is a boring golden rule but makes the world of difference - drink plenty of water!

4) Hyaluronic Acid

Sounds scary but actually isn’t. It’s a moisture magnet and our bodies produce it naturally but levels dip as we get older, leading to wrinkles. I use The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid before using a moisturiser as it diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles when followed by a moisturiser the skin is instantly plumped and fresh. I like to use products from the same range and the best face cream I’ve found is, again, The Bodyshop’s Drops of Youth day cream as it encourages elasticity in the skin.

5) Foundation

When choosing your foundation think about the type of coverage you want. For a sheer, barely there finish I use Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation. For a dewy coverage that is a little fuller and can be built up I love BECCA Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation. My favourite go-to budget foundation which leaves your skin looking flawless and provides a good coverage is Superdrug’s B.Flawless Silk Foundation. If you’re investing in foundation, getting a brush (or beauty blender) to apply it is a must - my favourite foundation brushes are by Real Techniques and are available at Boots or Superdrug. If you’ve been applying foundation with your fingers you’ll immediately see that a brush is a game-changer.

Finally - when it comes to foundation, less is more. Start with a sheer coverage and build up if you feel you want more coverage - the likelihood is, with a great skincare routine and hydrated skin - you won’t want to wear much at all!

About Jessica Rose

Jessica is an exclusively cruelty free hair and makeup artist, creating luxurious looks you can feel really good about.

'I am a mama of one - I have the coolest 4 year old boy called Eddie, I am a cervical cancer survivor, I speak Spanish, I love to travel and to be active. My favourite part of my job is meeting wonderful women and creating flawless soft glam hair and makeup looks.

Working with only cruelty free brands is something I feel passionately about. I’m happiest living a simple life - friends, family, fresh air and sunshine and I’m in my element. From as early as I can remember I have loved two things: makeup and making people feel good. Making someone look beautiful is easy, making someone feel beautiful can be slightly trickier.

What makes us feel gorgeous is individual to each of us and I love working with people to find out what makes them tick and what elements of makeup make them feel beautiful. I seek to enhance the natural beauty in every face I meet and to create a look that is flawless and still feels like you. None of my products or their ingredients have been tested on animals nor do they contain animal derivatives they are 100% cruelty free and vegan.'

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What Are the Best Cold and Flu Medicines for Me?

What Are the Best Cold and Flu Medicines for Me?

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When you feel the effects of the common cold or flu, which you will as there’s no cure and it is contagious, you will be looking for relief from the symptoms.

These include a blocked or a runny nose, a sore throat, sneezing, a headache, a raised temperature, or a cough.

The good news is, there is a wide range of treatments out there that will help provide relief for these symptoms and help you get over the cold or flu.

The treatment that you will need will, of course, be dependent on the symptoms that you experience.

Some treatments will be able to tackle multiple types of the symptom as well.

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What are the most common medicines for a blocked or a runny nose?

For a blocked or a runny nose, the treatment you will be looking for will most likely be a nasal spray, though other types are available.

A blocked nose, also known as rhinitis, can be caused by a cold or by an allergy, such as hay fever.

Allergic rhinitis will require specific treatments that contain antihistamines that will help to stop the symptoms of the allergy.

For more information on hay fever and allergy treatments, check out our guide.

When it comes to treating a blocked or a runny nose, there are a number of ingredients that you should look out for.

One important thing to note is that nasal sprays should only be used for a maximum of 7 days.

This is a common ingredient that works as a decongestant to reduce the blockage in the nose.

This is done by thinning the blood vessels that have expanded as a result of the cold or other condition.

Like Xylometazoline, this is a decongestant that helps to relieve a blocked nose by reducing the blood vessels in the nose and reopening the nasal passage.

Phenylephrine is also a decongestant but unlike the other two, is often found in many cold and flu treatments alongside other active ingredients.

It has been used for allergies in the past as well, though clinical trials have proven that it is nothing more than a placebo when it comes to relieving the effects of an allergy.

Another decongestant, pseudoephedrine helps to relieve a blockage in the nose.

It should not be used long-term and is only suitable for a short-term usage.

As for a runny nose, the same applies, as a runny nose is caused by mucus build up in the back of the nose.

The technical name for this is catarrh. Quite a number of treatments for a runny nose will also treat a sore throat, as both are often symptoms of the same thing.

What are the best medicines for a sore throat for me?

A sore throat can make eating food and drinking difficult, as well as feeling uncomfortable.

There is a number of solutions that will help to relieve a sore throat.

These include:

  • Liquids
  • Sprays
  • Lozenges
  • Pastilles
  • Capsules

Many of these types of treatment will include the same active ingredients, just the dosage and the method of using them that changes.

Choosing the best one will depend on your own circumstances and what you feel the most comfortable using.

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant that helps to kill bacteria.

It is used in throat spray because its ability to kill germs and bacteria in the mouth, so much so that chlorhexidine can also be found in certain dental products.

It can also be used to sterilise surgical equipment and cleaning wounds, as well as in skin treatments.

Lidocaine is an anaesthetic that is used to help relieve pain in sore throats when it is included in sprays.

You will also see lidocaine in many other treatments for pain, such as mouth ulcer and teething gels, skin creams, and ointments.

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Benzydamine is an anti-inflammatory drug that has anaesthetic qualities, which is why it is found in products for a sore throat.

Alongside sore throat treatments, benzydamine can be found in other products designed to relieve pain and inflammatory conditions in the mouth.

Menthol, also known as levomenthol, is a compound that is made from oils found in different types of mints, such as peppermint.

Menthol is used in products to treat a sore throat because it provides a cooling sensation when it is used.

Menthol is found in a number of different types of sore throat treatment, as well as headache treatments, and is common in lozenges and pastilles.

Menthol can also be found in skin treatments as well.

Like lidocaine, benzocaine is an anaesthetic that helps to numb pain.

It can be found in treatments for mouth ulcers, cold sores, toothache, and more.

More often than not, you can’t go wrong with lozenges when it comes to treating a sore throat, as the liquid in them helps to soothe a sore throat. They are also nice to taste and easily available.

What are the main medicines for a headache?

For a headache, the best and most common form of treatment is painkillers.

Painkillers work by blocking the nerves in the body that us that we are experiencing pain.

There are a number of different types of a headache that can require different treatments to reduce the pain effectively.

Paracetamol is a painkiller that is found in many different types of medication and available on shelves, so it is easy to access.

As it is commonly used to treat pain with little side effects, paracetamol is a treatment that you can trust to work.

Paracetamol can come in different forms; tablets, capsules and liquids.

Paracetamol medication is also one of the few treatments you can take when you are pregnant.

Another painkiller, ibuprofen is almost as common as paracetamol but it can also treat a fever and inflammation.

However, there are more potential side effects compared to paracetamol, including headaches (ironically), nausea, abdominal pain, and raised blood pressure.

Ibuprofen can also be found in gels for muscle pain and injuries.

Aspirin is a painkiller that is often found in tablets, capsules, powders, and gels.

Aside from being a painkiller, aspirin is also used to help reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Long-term usage of low dose aspirin can also help to prevent blood clots.

Codeine is a painkiller that is lesser known than the others and is mostly used to treat mild pain.

For stronger effects, codeine is often combined with other painkillers to form a more effective form of treatment.

One such example is co-codamol, which is paracetamol and codeine combined.

When it comes to taking codeine, it should only be used short-term, as codeine has a high risk of addictiveness.

Caffeine, perhaps the most consumed drug in the world, is what is known as a psychoactive drug.

A psychoactive drug change functions from the brain and can change mood, perception, behaviour, as well as other functions.

Unlike most psychoactive drugs, caffeine isn’t regulated anywhere.

Caffeine is included in cold treatments because of its stimulant properties, which helps with pain relief as when combined with paracetamol, it improves the level of pain relief provided.

Caffeine is also included in some shampoos because it is said that caffeine has hair loss prevention properties.

However, there is no evidence of any hair loss prevention from caffeine.

When it comes to treating a headache, paracetamol should be enough to provide relief, in most cases. If paracetamol doesn’t work, then either try another painkiller or go and see a doctor.

What are the main medicines for a fever/raised temperature?

A fever, where the body’s temperature rises over the usual 36-37oC, is caused by bacteria or an infection.

The temperature in the body rises in order to kill off certain bacteria types that may be susceptible to temperature changes.

The temperature change also kicks white blood cells into action, so that they can work on removing the bacteria and/or infection.

The actual best medicine for a fever is contentious.

This is because a fever is a response to an infection or bacteria, so lowering it can cause the infection to get worse.

Therefore, the best medicine for a fever is most likely non-medical.

Examples of non-medical fever treatments include staying hydrating and cold baths.

Basically, try to keep cool as much as possible.

If a fever doesn’t subside and the temperature rises, then you should go and see a doctor.

What are the best medicines for a cough?

The best medicine for a cough is very much dependant on the type of cough that you have.

There are different types of coughs, each with their own treatments that will reduce the effects.

The different types of a cough are:

  • A dry Cough
  • Tickly Cough
  • Chesty Cough
  • Mucus Cough

We have much more information about the best medicines for coughs in our guide.

What are the best medicines for a cold that will work for me?

When you have a cold the chances are that you will have more than one symptom as a result.

The most common is a blocked/ a runny nose (this may include sneezing as well), a sore throat, and a headache.

This will mean that you will need a form of treatment that can tackle multiple symptoms in order to provide relief.

Luckily, there are a number of different options out there. These are tablets, capsules and oral liquids.

Many cold treatments include the common painkillers, paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.

They will also include the active ingredients from other types of treatment.

They also include other ingredients that will vary depending on brand and type of treatment.

Guaifenesin is what is called an expectorant.

An expectorant helps to clear the chest or throat that now has mucus blocking it.

So in effect, it works like a decongestant does in helping to clear a blockage.

Guaifenesin is often found in mucus cough treatments for this reason.

Promethazine is an active ingredient that is found in numerous types of treatment, including hay fever and allergy treatments, travel sickness, and sleeping aids.

Promethazine is an antihistamine that also works as a sedative, which is why it can be used to help treat travel sickness and insomnia.

Though effective for numerous symptoms, promethazine should never be used long-term.

When it comes to finding the right medicine for a cold, you will need to consider the symptoms that you are experiencing and find the treatment with the active ingredients that will help with providing relief.

What are the ideal medicines for the flu for me?

When it comes to treating the flu, many treatments are the same as for a cold and will say as much on the packaging.

There are some flu-specific treatments though, but these will only include the same active ingredients as combined cold and flu treatments.

There is one ingredient another ingredient that isn’t medicinal in nature but can help with relieving the symptoms of the flu.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (which it may be listed as on some medicines), is notable in that it helps to prevent scurvy, as vitamin C deficiency is a primary cause.

It is needed in the human body because it helps the body in a number of important functions, which is why it is included in numerous dietary and food supplements.

Vitamin C helps the body to heal wounds, absorb iron, and maintain teeth and bones.

Vitamin C has been part of cold and flu treatments because of claims that it helps in preventing cold and flu symptoms.

However, tests have proven that this is not the case, though it can reduce the time that a cold or flu that it lasts for.

Ultimately, when it comes to flu treatments, look for one that will help relieve the symptoms that you are experiencing and use it as recommended.

If you try a medication and it does not work, then what you should do is speak to a doctor.

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What we learned about city lawyers who defend police in lawsuits

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In a report issued last week, a well-connected former prosecutor tasked with investigating the city lawyers who defend police in misconduct lawsuits seemed to go out of his way to deflect blame from the city’s law department.

A team of attorneys led by Dan K. Webb concluded that there was no evidence to suggest “a culture, pattern or approach” of intentional misconduct in the office of the city’s law department, known as the Federal Civil Rights Litigation division, which defends civil lawsuits against the police in both federal and Cook County court.

Webb’s team reached this conclusion despite the fact that the review was a direct result of the apparently intentional misconduct of a former FCRL division lawyer, Jordan Marsh, who was sanctioned by a federal judge in January for failing to disclose evidence that contradicted the story of the two officers who shot and killed Darius Pinex in 2011. The team also reviewed only a small sample of cases: 75 “of the potentially more problematic cases” from among the 1,800 cases the division has handled since May 2011.

The attorneys, from the high-powered law firm Winston & Strawn, said their six-month review of the FCRL division revealed an office that was trying its best to comply with its legal obligation to provide documents to plaintiffs’ attorneys in police misconduct cases. But the office, they concluded, was stymied by inadequate training, understaffing, and a lack of cooperation from the Chicago Police Department and the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications, which maintain most of the relevant records.

The report’s sympathetic tone may not seem like much of a surprise coming, as it did, from a high-powered law firm with deep political connections. Webb has given nearly $150,000 in campaign contributions to Chicago’s political elite since 2009, including $10,000 to Rahm Emanuel from 2011 to 2013, according to campaign finance records.

But between the lines of the 50 recommendations made by Webb and his team are some nuggets that lift the curtain on the inner dysfunction of the office that, on the taxpayers’ dime, settles a police misconduct lawsuit nearly every other day.

  1. Until recently, it was common for FCRL attorneys to interview multiple officers in a case at the same time

Most police misconduct lawsuits name multiple officers—in some cases as many as a dozen or more—who were on the scene of an incident or involved in some way. The report found that it has been standard practice for some attorneys in the FCRL division to conduct group interviews of those officers.

At a time when the mayor has admitted that a “code of silence” exists among Chicago police officers, that policy should raise more than a few eyebrows. As the report explains, plaintiffs’ attorneys “expressed concern that group interviews of officers could cause officers to be less than candid, and to coordinate their testimony to avoid implicating each other in misconduct.”

FCRL division lawyers countered that group interviews can be more efficient and can “jog the memories” of officers. But the law department has nonetheless instituted a new policy requiring attorneys to conduct separate interviews of witness officers, according to the report.

  1. FCRL lawyers have limited understanding of, or access to, the records needed for misconduct cases.

The Winston lawyers focused most of their energy on the issue of discovery, the legal process by which both sides of a lawsuit are required to share evidence that may come up during a trial. And they found several areas of concern.

“Most FCRL Division attorneys we interviewed readily acknowledged that they have experienced challenges and difficulties in connection with identifying, obtaining, or producing relevant records, particularly from CPD and, at times, from OEMC,” the report said.

The report put some of that blame on employees at OEMC and in CPD’s office of legal affairs. Those employees, it said, have at times been unresponsive to requests or difficult for law department attorneys and paralegals to work with. To fix this, CPD has provided the law department with direct access to some of its databases and the FCRL division has embedded two paralegals at OEMC to retrieve audio and video records, according to the report.

The report also noted that the FCRL division has not maintained up-to-date information about the kinds of records CPD and OEMC create or how they are maintained. And new attorneys in the division have not received training on what types of records they might need to retrieve, but instead have learned “on-the-job” as they encounter those records in new cases.

“A case-by-case knowledge base tends to create knowledge gaps in certain attorneys that may hinder the attorneys’ ability to identify and provide timely discovery in all cases,” the Webb report stated.

  1. FCRL attorneys are overworked, underpaid and inexperienced

According to the report, the FCRL division, the largest in the law department, has been short between five and eight staff attorneys in recent years. That leaves the office understaffed and overworked. The FCRL division has about 400 pending cases at any given time, according to the report, and attorneys carry a caseload of 25 to 30 active cases at a time. Plus, a substantial number of division lawyers have little legal experience: About one-fifth are at the lowest possible pay grade, according to the city’s budget books, with 11 more just a couple of rungs higher.

“It is not uncommon for mid-level attorneys to leave the Division, after they have obtained trial experience, often for higher-paying jobs in the private sector,” the report said. At least 15 attorneys have left in the past five years, according to the report.

That’s no surprise when you look at pay in comparison to other lawyers in Chicago. Entry-level attorneys make just under $60,000 per year, according to city budget data, while supervising attorneys make between about $87,000 and $115,000. The average annual salary for attorneys in the metropolitan area is $128,150, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Webb, the former prosecutor who wrote the report, highlights the pay disparity. He charged the city of Ferguson, Mo., $1,335 per hour, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to help them negotiate with the Justice Department over recommended police reforms in the wake of the shooting of Michael Brown. For his review of the law department, he offered Chicago a reduced rate of $295 per hour, according to the Sun-Times. That is still approximately four-and-a-half times what the highest-paid attorneys in the FCRL division make.


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This Framework Agreement sets out the respective responsibilities of the Department for Education and the Children’s Commissioner to support work of both organisations by: ensuring that effective corporate governance arrangements are in place; supported by the design of adequate and effective internal controls that demonstrate value for money; and are in fulfilment of the statutory remit to ensure the Commissioner’s independence.


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Private provision in children’s social care

The care system contains many talented and tireless staff who provide excellent care, but the unfortunate reality is that the system still fails some children. The yearly Stability Index for children in care produced by this office shows that 1 in 10 children in care experience two or more home moves during a year, and more than half of children in care will have at least one home move in three years. Our research on so-called “out of area” placements, shows that over 30,000 children in care are living in one – including 2,000 children who are more than a hundred miles away from home. Furthermore, over the course of a year, 1 in 8 children in care will spend some time in an unregulated placement. The Children’s Commissioner’s advice service, Help At Hand, encounters new cases every day of children who are being let down by the care system.

Over the last decade, the challenge of providing capacity to care for the most vulnerable children has increasingly fallen to the private sector as the demand for care has grown and local authority provision has not kept pace, or even shrunk in some areas. There were over 11,000 more children in care in 2019 than there were in 2011 – 73% of those additional children were cared for by private organisations. Over the last decade, we have seen expansion from both smaller providers (who might own one or two homes) and major private equity investment.

This report reviews the market for provision in children’s social care and focuses on private provision, given its growth and consolidation in recent years. It explores the profits made by private companies and what their involvement means for children. It also raises questions about the way some large private providers are financed, potentially creating risks and instability for the functioning of the market – and ultimately for the children in their care.


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Dr. Guy Riekeman is an innovator, visionary, and leader in the chiropractic profession for 5 decades. He pioneered patient education on video, built the largest management program of its time, and was the President/Chancellor of the two largest chiropractic colleges.

With his latest venture, My Lifestyle iQ (MLiQ), he has established himself as a leader in Chiropractic Remote Patient Management; the next advance in patient education and management of patient lifestyle behaviors in conjunction with transforming health through Chiropractic care.

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Evangelicals Urge Trump to Protect Immigrants, Families in 'Temporary Protected Status' Program

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An evangelical coalition that lobbies for immigration reform has asked the Trump administration to extend the "Temporary Protected Status" program for four nations.

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Dr. Russell Moore speaking at an Evangelical Immigration Table press conference, Washington, D.C., July 24, 2013. |

Signatories for the EIT's letter included Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals; Shirley V. Hoogstra, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities; Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention; and the Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.

The TPS program allows for nationals from certain designated countries to remain in the United States due to temporary conditions that would make it dangerous to return them, such an armed conflict or a major natural disaster.

The Evangelical Immigration Table sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday requesting the government extend the program designation for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua until Congress can make certain changes to TPS.

The evangelical group warned of the problems that would occur if the approximately 300,000 individuals from those four countries living in the United States under TPS protections were suddenly forced to return home.

"Most are parents of one or more U.S. citizen children; if these parents were to be deported or simply no longer be authorized to work, it would create a significant strain on these U.S. citizen children and other immediate family members," stated the letter.

"Withdrawal of TPS at this time—without a long-term, legislative resolution of these individuals' situation—would also have a significantly negative impact on the countries to which these immigrants would potentially be returned."

The letter went on to argue that while each nation was designated several years ago, the four countries remain a problematic place to send people back to.

"Regrettably, many of these countries remain unsafe even after many years. In any case, we are working with Congress to make needed reforms to the TPS program," continued EIT. "The situations of long-term recipients of TPS status are complex and demand a legislative solution."

In a statement released Wednesday, CCCU President Hoogstra stressed the contributions of individuals living in the United States through TPS status.

"They have contributed to, and continue to contribute to, our society by forming families and strengthening our economy as students, workers, entrepreneurs and consumers," stated Hoogstra.

"Extending Temporary Protected Status is the right thing to do for both the American economy and for American families."

EIT's letter came in response to serious consideration from the Trump administration and others to ending the TPS designation for several countries.

Earlier this week, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley sent a letter to DHS questioning the maintaining of TPS status for various nations, including those EIT is lobbying on behalf of.

One specific issue was the claim that certain TPS designated countries are too dangerous to return to, with Grassley writing that evidence indicated that "conditions are not so dire as to prevent a return to the TPS country."

"For example, TPS for El Salvador, granted after earthquakes in 2001 and extended several times since, expires on March 9, 2018. In 2016 alone, however, 51,474 non-immigrant visas were issued to nationals of El Salvador, and 50,496 nonimmigrant visas were issued in the capital city of San Salvador," wrote Senator Grassley, as quoted by the Daily Caller.

"TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua, first granted nearly 20 years ago (on January 5, 1999) and extended many times since, expires January 5, 2018. In 2016, however, 54,411 nonimmigrant visas were issued to nationals of Honduras (54,027 from the capital, Tegucigalpa), and 19,254 nonimmigrant visas were issued to nationals of Nicaragua(18,550 from the capital, Managua)."

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Infinity Views: 6 Homes with Zero-Edge Pools

Luxury Defined spotlights six luxury homes, each with its own vanishing-edge swimming pool

It’s summertime, and what better way to escape the triple-digit temperatures than in cool, cool waters and the beautiful illusion of an infinity pool? The water flows over a vanishing edge, there to be silently filtered, cleaned, and returned. Ah, the Zen tranquility of it. But that edge, that negative-edge horizon line makes artists of us all, placing us at the center of a new perspective on the world. What better way to contemplate that view—whether it be the sea, mountains, or countryside—from the glassy surface of water melding into a cloudless blue sky? Consider a coastal villa’s infinity pool overlooking the Dubrovnik Riviera, or perhaps a cliffside pool facing Ibiza’s Es Cubells Bay. And if one infinity pool isn’t enough, how about three, each framing a picture-perfect vista of a marine preserve in the Turks and Caicos Islands? The homes featured in this Luxury Defined collection illustrate why an infinity pool is more than a trick of perspective: it’s the ultimate place to while away a lazy summer afternoon.

Es Bosc in Ibiza, Spain

The infinity pool of this cliffside villa in Ibiza appears to merge with the sea below.

This sumptuous Mediterranean villa was designed as a celebration of art, nature, and the senses. Perched on a clifftop with views of the Mediterranean Sea, the property encompasses more than five acres of resplendent grounds sheltered by native pine and juniper. A field of lavender graces the entrance and stretches to a magnificent infinity pool that seems to merge with the sea below. Built into the cliffs, the pool deck’s natural rock formations mirror the craggy inlets of the coastline. Just beyond is Es Cubells Bay and the neighboring island of Formentera. Cabanas grace the pool deck and several stone terraces around the property. Fruit trees and vegetable gardens provide abundant fresh produce. The interiors evoke a Moorish palace, accoutered with carefully sourced antiques and handcrafted finishes of wood and stone. The great room is the centerpiece with its beautiful Mudéjar-style ceiling dome and violet-glass skylight. Other stylish appointments include a library, kitchen, and a main bedroom, one of six suites, with a Jacuzzi, sauna, and a terrace with another spectacular vista of the sea.

Cascade Villa in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Cascade Villa is named for its spectacular infinity pool, one of the finest in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Below the main pool are two smaller pools: a wading pool for children and a pool for adults, complete with a swim-up bar.

Cascade Villa was designed to deliver the ultimate Caribbean lifestyle. The 9,800-square-foot, six-bedroom home by architect R.A. Shaw uses crisp angles and striking white exteriors to complement the endless water vistas from its hillside setting on Blue Mountain in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The pool is spectacular: A narrow strip of water joins Its two distinct geometric forms to access the swim-up bar. The upper pool cascades down the walls of a staircase into wading pools below. Four matching, white, pitched-roof gazebos provide the shade, and there is an outdoor kitchen for alfresco dining. A staircase accesses a third deck with a large sitting area around a firepit. All six bedrooms are luxurious primary suites with outdoor showers and baths, and private terraces with panoramic ocean views. The indoor and outdoor dining spaces comfortably seat up to 12 and are served by a modern chef’s kitchen, coupled with an outdoor grill and wet bar. Steps away are the white sands of Babalua Beach and the turquoise waters of Princess Alexandra National Park marine preserve.

Contemporary Villa on the Dubrovnik Riviera, Croatia

This sleek waterfront villa on the Dubrovnik Riviera has everything for the resort lifestyle, including a negative-edge pool and a private beach.

This contemporary villa on the Dubrovnik Riviera is defined by its sleek modernist design and unobstructed views of the Croatian coastline and the Adriatic Sea. The residence offers three floors of lavish, light-infused living space and resort-like amenities, including a sea-view infinity pool leading down to a private beach. A sun terrace with a dining pavilion furthers the resort-like ambience. The interior spaces are anchored by a double-height great room with a chef’s kitchen, formal dining area, and media lounge with a contemporary fireplace and bespoke chandelier. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a terrace with a panoramic view of the sea. Above the great room is a galleried walkway leading to the private quarters. There are seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including a self-contained guest suite with a kitchenette and sitting room.

Mediterranean-Style Villa Above Lake Maggiore in Ticino, Switzerland

This Mediterranean-style villa in the village of Brusino Sopra Minusi has a spectacular infinity pool with a 180-degree vista of Lake Maggiore and the Swiss Alps.

This elegant villa overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Swiss Alps offers luxurious resort living in the village Brione Sopra Minusio. Completed in 2016, the residence blends classic Mediterranean architecture with high-tech features and contemporary amenities. Situated on a hillside plot above Lake Maggiore, the property encompasses 3,789 square feet of light-filled living spaces with five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. An elevator serves all four levels, including two ground-floor garages with parking for six cars. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the main-floor living room open to a covered terrace with a 180-degree vista of the lake. Just beyond is a spectacular lake-view infinity pool enhanced with a waterfall. A gourmet kitchen with alfresco dining terrace, a wine cellar, and two game rooms are further highlights of this exceptional home.

Lake Annecy VIlla in Veyrier du Lac, Haute-Savoie, France

At this elegant villa on France’s Lake Annecy, an infinity pool mirrors the lake with its own shimmering blue hue.

Lake Annecy, in the Haute-Savoie region of eastern France, is the setting for this luxurious modern villa. At the water’s edge is a beautiful infinity pool that mirrors the lake with its own shimmering blue hue. The pool terrace is protected by a wall of glass to further enhance the view. The home is nestled on just over an acre of private, landscaped gardens. The interiors offer 4,730 square feet of fluid, light-filled living space. The reception rooms are ideal for entertaining on a grand or intimate scale. Walls of windows throughout frame the lake and views. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms provide ample accommodations for summer escapes on the lake and winter retreats on the nearby slopes of the Aravis ski resort. Geneva and its international airport are within 40 minutes’ drive.

Casa Cinco Vistas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This luxurious villa in Playa Flamingo Cresta Sur in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has a mosaic-tiled infinity pool with a bird’s-eye view of the Pacific Ocean.

Casa Cinco Vistas is a one-of-a-kind private compound above the exclusive Playa Flamingo Cresta Sur in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The property is named for its five spectacular vistas: the islands of Catalinas, Sombreros, Cupcake, and Brummel, and the Santa Elena Peninsula, which lies 46 miles to the northwest. The mosaic-tiled infinity pool provides a perfect vantage to watch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. The home boasts 5,200 square feet of covered living space with views of the marina, the beach, and the ocean. There are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. All bedrooms have viewing decks to take in sunset or sunrise. A family room, dining room, and fully equipped chef’s kitchen are further highlights. Playa Flamingo, famous for its kayaking, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and surfing, is minutes away.


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Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane MFSC Spring 2012 (Part 1): The “CHAPARRAL BLOUSE”

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Mister Freedom® x Sugar Cane MFSC Spring 2012 “Men of the Frontier“: The CHAPARRAL BLOUSE

Because most tailors/sewers/garment suppliers had a European background in the early days of the American Frontier, and because a lot of the fabrics used were imported from the old Country, this collection combines both American and European elements. Stitching techniques, textiles, styles, patterns and inspiration were drawn from both Worlds, a reflection of the coexistence of both cultures at the time.

You will notice, as we unveil each item, that you don’t need to live out on the range, be called Tex and pack a six-shooter to pull of our “Men of the Frontier” garb. It was not designed for re-enacting 3:10 to Yuma, but to mix with what you feel appropriate. I personally like to mix it with stuff from previous MF® collections, such as shirting and trousers from our 1900’s “Apache” French hoodlums.

After introducing the new concept for Spring 2012 last week, here is the first installment: the CHAPARRAL BLOUSE.
Inspired by 1920’s~30’s vintage  jackets, styles and silhouettes, we combined elements, left the wheel as is but slapped our own hub caps on it. This jacket was born from an original sketch, many old photographs and memories.
Since I got you already yawning, here are the specs:

PATTERN: An original MFSC pattern, inspired by 1920’s~30’s sport type light jackets, leather A-1 type coats, early Chimayo jackets etc…
FABRIC: The Chaparral comes in two very different fabric options (not two colors of the same fabric.)
Exclusively milled for us in Japan, in limited batches, both options are inspired by rare turn of the century French workwear textiles from our archives.
a) MFSC Brown Canvas: A blend of 80% linen and 20% cotton selvedge canvas, 12.5 Oz., in a “cachou“/ brown Duck color.
b) MFSC Indigo Canvas: A blend of 60% linen and 40% cotton selvedge canvas, 8 Oz., Indigo dyed.
* 1920’s~30’s silhouette
* Original A-1 type round collar (yes Sir, we like)
* Back darting and expansion gusset, 1930’s style.
* Horsehide leather side and cuff cinch straps (with vintage NOS French metal slide buckles) and leather pocket trimming and leather detachable chin-strap.
* Corozo wood buttons, tonal.
* Lightweight and un-lined withNO exposed/overlocked seams on the inside (that was some task…)
* Flat felled seams and single needle machine construction.
PACKAGING: For the USA, the blouse comes in an old school cardboard box with original artwork. This sturdy box can be used for storage of small items, please re-use.
Both canvas options come RAW (un-washed). Both fabrics are un-sanforized and will shrink down to the same fit after several wash/soak/dry cycles. The Indigo canvas shrinks ‘faster’ than the Duck canvas. I recommend doing an original cold soak and hung dry. See how it fits and take it from there. With rinsing/wearing, the fabrics will shrink/stretch back and forth for a while and settle eventually.
DO NOT BOIL those canvas blouses, as the leather would NOT like it. The leather can take a full heat drying cycle for several minutes though (check to see what’s happening once in a while.)
Refrain from using soap also, unless you HAVE spent the summer on horseback up the Chisholm trail. This will guarantee an amazing fade and patina overtime.

Click on the sizing chart bellow for approx RAW (Brown) and rinsed/hang dry (Brown and Indigo)  measurements:

Blouse Chaparral SIZING Chart

FIT: I am usually a Medium (38 ) in MFSC jackets, and wear a Medium (38) Indigo blouse in the silly shots above. It has just been rinsed and hung dry once, still has some shrinkage in it. I just started wearing it, and will see .
As far as my brown canvas version, I have worn it for a few months, washed/machine dried it several times (again, it takes ‘longer’, meaning more cycles, for that option to fully shrink and stabilize)

Garment designed in California by Mister Freedom® and manufactured by Sugar Cane Co, under our MFSC collaboration label.
Limited Edition.

Available RAW/Unwashed
Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44
Retail: $629.95

Call  (323) 653-2014 or mail sales@misterfreedom.com to get yours while they last. We ship internationally. We thank you for your support.

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Mister Freedom® Original veg-tan cowhide “STRONGMAN CUFF”

Mister Freedom® Strongman Cuff POSTER

Mister Freedom® original cowhide leather “STRONGMAN CUFF”

Inspired by turn of the Century carnival imagery, brawlers, loading dock workers and drudges, here is our take on what served the purpose of keeping your wrist protected while heavy lifting. Those cuffs were often matched with a kidney belt.
In the style of early traveling dentists’ advertising claims, besides instantly winning or earning you “fame, hearts, elections, bouts and the lottery“, they should make lifting that mouse off that pad a breeze 😉

We used high grade American veg-tan natural cowhide, equestrian quality NOS alloy steel roller buckles, hand set brass rivets, and an original MF® die cut one piece pattern.
The debossed MF® branding is concealed under the wrap around strap and doesn’t show when worn. Three holes on the double straps allow adjustment to your own wrist size. They might feel a bit tight and stiff at first, but when worn on a daily basis, the leather slightly stretches and ‘molds’ to your wrist. You will also get a nice natural patina with normal use and rubbing (no problems to wash your hands with it, just remove when sleeping, or in the shower.)
I wear mine with the buckles on the wrist outside, with the double straps on top, but you will figure out what works for you.

There are two veg-tan leather options: NATURAL (untreated) and BLACK (hand surface-dyed, not dipped, aka tea-core).
As with the rest of our products, we do not offer “aged” versions of those cuffs. Be a good sport, we did half the work, you do the rest 😉

Hand made in California, US of A.

Available RAW/untreated.
One size fits most.
Retail: $129.95

Call (323) 653-2014 or email sales@misterfreedom.com to get yours while they last. We ship internationally.
Much obliged for your support.

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The number of women-owned businesses is steadily growing all over the world1—but this growth doesn’t always come easy. In fact, women often face challenges that men don’t – challenges that can negatively affect the success of their business.

These key steps can help women protect their business’ financial future.

  1. Get the support you need.

    Women-owned startups receive just 7% of venture funds and take roughly $35,000 less in business financing than their male counterparts.2 In addition, women often find it more difficult to connect with fellow women entrepreneurs or women in leadership positions who can help them along the way. To get the financial and business support they need, women should seek out venture capital firms, networking events, and business centers that are founded or run by women, have a strong history of investing in women, or are designed specifically to help women start and run successful businesses.

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  2. Believe in yourself.

    According to the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, fear of failure is consistently higher among women than men. Many women simply lack the confidence – not the competence – to succeed in a business venture. However, studies have also shown that women-led businesses outperform those led by men. So, while businesses founded or co-founded by women may receive less than half the investment money male entrepreneurs do, businesses with women at the helm deliver higher revenue – on average, more than twice as much per dollar invested.3 So, feel confident in your abilities and you’ll be well on your way to making your business a success!

  3. Find the right work/life balance.

    Many women business owners are not just entrepreneurs but wives and mothers too. Finding the right balance between the different parts of your life can be challenging, but is not impossible. Look to others for support so you don’t have to carry the burden yourself; set realistic expectations and boundaries; and set aside time for yourself. Learning to say “no” and to stop comparing yourself to others is also important. In many ways, being an entrepreneur may actually help you – because you’re in charge of your own career, instead of having someone else make the rules.

  4. Get the insurance coverage you need.

    If something happens to your business – say you suffer a cyberattack, property damage, or you are sued because of an error you made in providing a professional service – you’ll want to have the right insurance policies in place to help you get back on track. Here are some key insurance coverages to consider purchasing for your business:

    • Business Owner Policy (BOP) – Includes three primary types of insurance to help make you whole again if: (1) you or your company accidently cause someone else reputational or bodily injury (called general liability); (2) your business, products, or contents are damaged or lost (called property coverage); and (3) you lost income before your business gets back up and running after a claim (called business income interruption).
    • Cyber insurance – Provides your business with resources, support, and reimbursement if you are a victim of a cybercrime, ransomware demand, accidentally share private data or delete client information, or lose income due to a cyberattack.
    • Professional Liability – Also known as Errors & Omissions insurance, this is a must for businesses that deliver professional services. The policy provides for your legal defense if you are sued due to negligence or mistakes you made while providing professional services, or even if you didn’t do anything wrong but your customer believes you gave bad advice or inferior service and sues you for damages.
    • Worker’s Compensation – If you have even one employee, your state may require you to provide this type of insurance. Even if it doesn’t, you’re smart to purchase a policy, as Worker’s Compensation will pay for medical expenses, rehabilitation services, lost wages, and retraining for your employees who become injured or ill performing job-related duties.

1 World Bank

2 Women-Owned Businesses: Statistics and Overview (2020), Fundera

3 Why Women-Owned Startups Are a Better Bet, Boston Consulting Group

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CMYK vs Pantone – How to Select the Best Color Model for Printing Your Cigar Packaging Project
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CMYK vs Pantone – How to Select the Best Color Model for Printing Your Cigar Packaging Project

CMYK vs Pantone – How to Select the Best Color Model for Printing Your Cigar Packaging Project

In this post, we’ll explain the difference between CMYK and Pantone colors using a Pantone Solid Coated Color Guide. CMYK and Pantone colors are the standard types of inks used today by commercial printers. We’ll get into how these two color matching systems affect the printing of your cigar bands and the rest of your cigar packaging.

So what is a CMYK color model? This is very similar to the inks you have inside your home printer right now. CMYK refers to the set of (4) ink plates a commercial printer uses to accurately reproduce images and photographs. These are Cyan ( C ), Magenta ( M ), Yellow ( Y ) and Black ( K ). And while CMYK inks do a great job overall, there are always slight variations that affect color reproduction. You’ve seen those funky home printouts you get from time-to-time, one of the ink cartridges may be running low, or maybe one of the print heads is dirty and clogged. All of these factors affect print quality.

So in what situation is CMYK color printing ok to use? I would say any time you are trying to reproduce a photograph or a painting to be used as part of your cigar packaging. A great example would be a painting depicting Christopher Columbus landing in the New World in 1492. This image was effectively used in AJ Fernandez’s New World cigar packaging and serves as a backdrop and focal point to the cigar band and box lid artwork.

So what is the Pantone color model? The Pantone color model is a universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions to be made by both brands and manufacturers. And although there are several of these guides, today we’ll focus on the Pantone Solid Coated guide, which is the most commonly used. Here you will find a wide range of colors and each one of them has a unique reference number which makes it easy to identify. This is part of a standardized color matching system – so you can potentially have more than one printer, in different parts of the world and still accurately reproduce a specific Pantone color.

So in what situation is Pantone color printing ok to use? Anytime you want to reproduce vibrant colors. In our last video, we covered cigar sampler packs and featured Azan Cigars vibrant orange sampler – This project called for Pantone Orange 021 – this color as you can see in the graphic, cannot be reproduced in the CMYK color model. This is a perfect example of when using Pantone colors is appropriate. I’ll put a link up above so you can check out the other samplers that use both CMYK and PMS colors.

Whether you have multiple printers or not, I recommend you invest in a Pantone color guide. It could make your life easier when discussing colors with your designer and/or printer. More often than not, client, designer and printer are always in different locations – so it helps tremendously having one of these guides. Not to mention, avoiding color mistakes on your cigar packaging.

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AFG sells luxury hotel property

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Great American Tower, Cincinnati’s tallest building, is visible for miles

American Financial Group Inc. announced Wednesday it's selling a luxury hotel in New Orleans.

The Le Pavillon Hotel was owned and managed by a subsidiary of Great American Insurance Co. AFG will recognize a non-core after-tax gain of approximately $25 million in the second quarter as a result of the transaction.

Co-CEO S. Craig Lindner said the Downtown insurer had turned around the property and it was time to sell.

"The Le Pavillon Hotel is a magnificent historic hotel property and an example of AFG's strategy with regard to its real estate investments," Lindner said. "Over many years, AFG has demonstrated an ability to purchase under-performing or out-of-favor assets, develop and manage them, and sell them when we believe the value has been maximized."

Co-CEO Carl H. Lindner III said the proceeds would be reinvested back into AFG's core business.

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