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Snowy Owls Caught a Ride to the Netherlands

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At least two of the birds ended up in the Netherlands where they have been delighting birders from across Europe. Birds irruption Netherlands Snowy Owl How dramatic has this winter’s Snowy Owl irruption been? How about so dramatic that nine birds caught a ride on a freighter and some made it all the way across the Atlantic Ocean ? You can see pictures of them on this blog , which is in Dutch.

iPhone app for Netherlands green travel

Green Traveler Guides

A new iPhone app rates 4,200 sustainable tourism choices in Amsterdam , The Hague , Rotterdam and 16 other cities throughout the Netherlands. A free version of this Netherlands green travel app from Good & Green Guides offers 10 percent of the rated content and all the functionality, including top 10 lists. iPhone app for Netherlands green travel is a post from: Green Traveler Guides. Amsterdam Europe Netherlands News Rotterdam The Hague Green Travel News Hague Holland

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Wild Animals Are Now Banned From Circuses in The Netherlands

As of last week, wild animals, including lions, bears, and elephants, are banned from performing in circuses in The Netherlands. The decision, which was officially passed back in December 2014, Read More The post Wild Animals Are Now Banned From Circuses in The Netherlands appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals News Top News

Religious Animal Slaughter to be Banned in The Netherlands

Some good news for animals in the Netherlands (kind of)! In the Netherlands, the left wingers see this ritual slaughter as cruelty to animals, whereas the right side of the spectrum finds it to be barbaric. The country’s parliament is set to pass a bill that would ban the slaughter of livestock without stunning them first, a practice which has long been allowed for orthodox Dutch Jews and Muslims as part of their dietary rules.

Vegetarian Butcher Shop Chain Grows in the Netherlands as Meat Demand Drops

As the citizens of the Netherlands look for meat alternatives, a very different chain of butcher shops is looking to meet that demand. The Vegetarian Butcher is a butcher shop, but you won’t find any meat there. The stores offer a wide selection of “faux meats.&# According to VegNews, the chain now includes 30 stores [.]. Eats Lifestyle Vegan

Artificial, Engineered Soggy Meat Grown in Netherlands Lab

Green Living Ideas

Researchers in the Netherlands have grown what they describe as “soggy pork&# in a laboratory and believe it will be available for human consumption in about five years. Animal rights advocates, [.] [ Artificial, Engineered Soggy Meat Grown in Netherlands Lab from Green Living Ideas ]. Tags: Meat animal rights artificial meat genetic engineering genetically engineered food genetically modified food greenhouse gases health Netherland pork Third World vegetarian

Artificial, Engineered Soggy Meat Grown in Netherlands Lab

Green Living Ideas

Researchers in the Netherlands have grown what they describe as “soggy pork&# in a laboratory and believe it will be available for human consumption in about five years. Animal rights advocates, [.] [ Artificial, Engineered Soggy Meat Grown in Netherlands Lab from Green Living Ideas ]. Engineered food has just taken another move towards science fiction: artificial meat.

Amsterdam’s 50 shades of green

Green Traveler Guides

All Amsterdam Europe Netherlands Amsterdam green hotels biking in Amsterdam exploring Amsterdam canals green things to do in Amsterdam organic restaurants in Amsterdam | The Dutch Know How to Have Good Green Fun | Last year, the green news website Eco Watch named Amsterdam one of the top 10 most environmentally friendly cities in the world.

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From the Netherlands, Electric Scooter Replaces Fiberglass with Eco NFCs

Hungary’s Moveo electric scooter has already tackled street clutter by allowing owners to fold them up into the size of a suitcase. Now the Be.e is another scooter that is demonstrating the possibility of creating robust vehicle frames out of organic materials. The scooter was designed by Maarten Heijltjes and Simon Akkaya of the Netherlands’ Waarmakers – the design company behind the Goedzak , featured on Springwise earlier this year. The Be.e,

Recycled Plastic Soccer Jerseys for Major International and Professional Soccer Teams — the Netherlands, Brazil, Barcelona, Arsenal, and More

Green Living Ideas

First, before I get into this cool development in the world of soccer, I want to say that if these teams can get recycled plastic jerseys that are a good enough quality for players makings millions upon millions of dollars a year, hopefully it won’t be long before everyone can, and if you are a [.] [ Recycled Plastic Soccer Jerseys for Major International and Professional Soccer Teams — the Netherlands, Brazil, Barcelona, Arsenal, and More from Green Living Ideas ].

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A Day of National Mourning & a Politician with a Heart.

Elephant Journal

Today is a day of national mourning in the Netherlands. Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Inspiring (Wow) WAYLON: Today Only #MH17 crash Frans Timmermans mourning netherlands speech UN United Nations victims

Riding a Bicycle Is Really Not that Cool.

Elephant Journal

Adventure Bicycle Green bicycle bikes culture holland riding a bike The Netherlands The rest of the world seems to think that the way we —Dutch—ride our bikes is awesome. Time for some down-to-earth Dutch perspective.

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You know it’s good when your biggest transportation problem is too many cyclists

Green (Living) Review

It must be nice to be Dutch: While the rest of us are dealing with ensuring reasonable access to reproductive healthcare and violent seasonal pumpkin festivals , in the Netherlands, people are taking to the streets to protest poor bike traffic planning. cycling green living Netherlands

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Finnair to make longest commercial biofuel flight

Green Traveler Guides

Airlines Amsterdam Europe Finland Helsinki Netherlands News aviation biofuel Finnair| Green Travel News |. A Finnair flight between Amsterdam and Helsinki next week will be the longest commercial biofuel flight flown anywhere in the world to date. “We We want to be a pioneer in sustainable development in air transport.

Breaking News: 100% Green Energy for all Trains in Holland. ~ Yaisa Nio

Elephant Journal

Green Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) WAYLON: Editor''s Picks green sustainable business The Netherlands train wind energy We are cool. Very cool. We were the first to legalise soft drugs. We were the first to legalise same-sex marriage. And now we are the first to go 100% green on train electricity.

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The Sometimes Serious World of Yoga Gets Balanced with Humor. ~ Leo Peppas

Elephant Journal

Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Yoga Z ADMIN Yoga Featured Today Funny humor leo peppas netherlands photos If you''re going to be serious, you better be funny!

2013 72

Watch What Happens When Fashion Bloggers Work in a Sweatshop

Eco Chic

Fair Fashion blogger Cambodia cambodian documentary Fashion fast fashion labor netherlands Norway norwegian sweatshop tv We’ve been writing about the straight-up horrific realities of how our clothes are made by what is essentially slave labor for years—and we know many of you are with us in not supporting the atrocious “business” practices of fast-fashion retailers.

2015 70

Dutch Cycling Video Will Make You Jealous

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The Netherlands, besides being known for tulips and windmills, is generally considered one of the cycling capitols of the world. Because the bicycling infrastructure in the Netherlands rocks. Click here to view the embedded video. This video from the Dutch Cycling Embassy only reinforces that idea. And it might just make you jealous. Related posts: Magical Moment in Bird Migration Captured on Video. The Most Incredible Time Lapse Video Ever. Friday Photo May: Cycling in Stone Town

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WorldWatch Institute Closes Shop with a Bicycle Bang

Green Living Ideas

Tags: Alt Fuels and Transportation Bicycles Climate Change/Global Warming Health and Fitness Amsterdam Asia bicycle bicycling bikes biking Denmark Europe Germany Holland infrastructure Netherlands Power to the Pedals The Bicycle: Vehicle for a Small Planet transport transportation United States WorldWatch Institute

2010 74

Watch an Eagle Take Out a Drone in One Swoop!

Eco Chic

Ecology animal training birds birds of prey drones dutch eagles netherlands police spyingEagles’s feet are specially armored against attacks from prey, so catching drones isn’t likely to hurt them either. . I’ve heard drones can be useful , but mostly I find them to be as obnoxious as Google Glass. Whenever I see one, I worry about my privacy. What are they recording and why? Who’s flying it and what are they doing with the information they gather? I have no idea.

2016 36

200,000 Electric Cars Coming to Amsterdam by 2040

Green Living Ideas

Amsterdam, the Netherlands is one of my favorite cities in Europe. NK The Netherlands THINK The city is known for its predominance of bicycles. In fact, there are approximately 600,000 bicycles for the 750,000 residents. There are even bike shops specializing in recycled bikes. In this city built of narrow streets and canals, cars are definitely a hindrance, but smaller [.] [ 200,000 Electric Cars Coming to Amsterdam by 2040 from Green Living Ideas ].

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New study says Rotterdam is one of the dirtiest cities in the world

Green Blog

According to the study the top 9 "dirtiest" cities in the world are: (1) Rotterdam in the Netherlands with 29,8 tonnes per capita, (2) Austin in USA with 24 tonnes, (3) Denver in USA with 21,5 tonnes, (4) Washington DC in USA with 20 tonnes, (5) Minneapolis in USA with 18 tonnes, (6) Calgary in Canada with 18 tonnes, (7) Menlo Park in USA with 16 tonnes, (8) Dallas in USA with 15 tonnes and (9) Stuttgart in Germany with 12 tonnes per capita.

The Road That Eats Smog

Living Green & Saving Energy

The earliest version was developed in The Netherlands, but now these innovative and environmentally-friendly products have come to America. Paving stones that degrade air pollutants were a topic of a previous post. Chicago has unveiled the country’s Greenest Street, paved with stones made of photocatalytic cement that degrades nitrogen oxides, a common pollutant from automobiles. [.]. eco-innovation reduce waste sustainability sustainability. reduce pollution

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Green Traveler Guides

| Green Travel News | Several travel booking websites now call out eco-friendly lodgings, but in a world-first, not only is the Netherlands-based BookDifferent revealing which hotels have a valid green certification—they are also publishing nearly 600,000 hotels’ carbon emissions.

Smog-Eating Pavement in the Works

In Hengelo, Netherlands, you can walk on the sunny side of the street: on their new smog-eating sidewalk. Read More The post Smog-Eating Pavement in the Works appeared first on Ecorazzi. Causes Environment News Science Top News

Aguanomics: The climate crisis doesn't end with the Keystone XL

Environmental Economics

liter -- it's $0.77/liter in the Netherlands ) to merely $1/gallon. David Zetland: Obama says he will not give a permit for the Keystone XL, a project that I have supported in the past. The end of the Keystone will:*. NOT keep Canadian tar sands from being produced. NOT reduce the number of trains carrying crude with far more risk of accident. NOT reduce American (or world) energy consumption. NOT "fix" the climate change problem"**.

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The name of our department is Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, and this story has them all.

Environmental Economics

This looks like they are sending up the benefit/cost bat signal: Four Nigerian farmers and the environmental group Friends of the Earth took oil giant Shell to court Thursday in the Netherlands to demand a proper cleanup and compensation for pollution in the Niger Delta. The civil case has been filed against the Nigerian subsidiary of Shell, the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), and its international headquarters in the Netherlands, Royal Dutch Shell.

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"Dutch economist Nijkamp embroiled in plagiarism and duplication scandal"

Environmental Economics

Retraction Watch : The Dutch papers are reporting that Peter Nijkamp , one of the leading economists in The Netherlands, has been embroiled in what looks like a self-plagiarism scandal following the cancellation of a thesis defense by one of his graduate students because of plagiarism.

2014 148

How the Production of Foie Gras Impacts the Health of Ducks and Geese

Animal protection laws severely hinder the production in Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. As a result of increased animal welfare awareness in the past few decades, the production of foie gras has been thrown into question.

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What's the last thing to go through a bug's brain when it hits a windshield?*

Environmental Economics

Biologists at Wageningen University in the Netherlands enlisted the help of 250 drivers for a "splash teller" study. Dutch motorists kill about 133 billion insects a month, splattering bugs on their vehicles and eliminating important members of the food chain, according to a study released this week. Each motorist had to wipe his or her car license plate clean then tot up the bug body count at the end of their drive.   via

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Sitting on Top of Our Tiny World.

Elephant Journal

There were some people scoping out their positions to watch the sun come up, and I found a pretty good spot between a guy from Russia, and another man who I think was from the Netherlands. Adventure Green acute mountain sickness Alice pack Mt. Fugi sunrise

Hate Drones? So Do These Chimps

And a chimp at the Royal Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands smashed one to pieces earlier this week. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…a drone. The chimp versus drone Read More The post Hate Drones? So Do These Chimps appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals News Top News Video

Pregnant as a global nomad

Green Prophet

And so it happened that I spent the first half of my pregnancy in Indonesia and the second one in my home country, the Netherlands. After I arrived in the Netherlands, the regular check-ups were performed by a midwife. Life in the Netherlands, on the other hand, tends to be very organized and structured. Back in the Netherlands, I was also confronted with another reality that had not been part of my world for a while: that of a society built around consumerism.

2020 61

Deadly New Fungus Decimates Fire Salamander Population

As the fire salamander population of the Netherlands has dwindled down to a measly 4% of its original number, scientists have discovered that a new and deadly fungus has been ravaging the amphibians since 2010. Read More The post Deadly New Fungus Decimates Fire Salamander Population appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes News Science Top News

Why are Dutch kids the happiest in the world?

Green (Living) Review

The Netherlands scored highest in both behaviors and risks and education, and its excellent scores in the other categories put it firmly in the leading position, followed by four Scandinavian countries. could learn a thing or two from the Netherlands. The secret lies with Dutch parents, whose approach is radically different from that of American parents. In 2013, Unicef released a ‘ report card ’ that assessed children’s wellbeing in 29 of the world’s richest countries.

2017 104

Solar powered yacht – sails and moors for off-grid escape

Green Prophet

The flatlands people of Holland or The Netherlands as you might call them are at home with the idea of climate adverse consequences. A movable home that can plunge its support deep into the water against hurricanes, or be brought on land to live off-grid. I grew up as a Dutch girl in Canada.

2020 87

Dubai to Abu Dhabi Electric Superbus Now Road Legal

Green Prophet

This totally electric and futuristic looking vehicle, was originally designed in the Netherlands, and put through its paces in road tests in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City , has now been certified as “road Legal” by transportation authorities in the Netherlands, according to The National. The project, which was originally budgeted at 7 million Euro, is now closer to being a commercial reality after the Netherlands transport ministry assigned it a license plate BX-XG-15.

2012 87

The Best Cannabis Strains For Beginner Growers

Green Prophet

This hybrid was developed in the Netherlands. Cousin to the cannabis plant, hemp is also considered a healing herb – and one that is legal anywhere to grow. High amounts of CBD make it an interesting anti-anxiety medicine for many folks.

2020 82

Going Dutch and Danish

Green (Living) Review

Places not so different from the US named Copenhagen and the Netherlands. Next summer PeopleForBikes , a Colorado-based non-profit, is organizing tours of Denmark and the Netherlands to offer public officials, planners, civic activists and business leaders practical lessons about how to help their own cities thrive. Imagine a major city where 35 percent of all traffic is people on bikes. Or think even bigger--an entire nation where 27 percent of all trips are pedal-powered.

"Dutch university ordered to pay economist after she was accused of plagiarism"

Environmental Economics

Retraction Watch: A court in the Netherlands has fined Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) 7,500 euros to compensate for “immaterial damage” to an economist accused of plagiarism. Karima Kourtit ,  a researcher at VU, has been at the receiving end of anonymous complaints to her institution accusing her of plagiarism and her professor, high-profile economist Peter Nijkamp , of duplication (i.e. self-plagiarism).

2016 122

Israeli Firm to Mine Dutch Sewers for the New Gold

Green Prophet

If all goes well, Applied CleanTech will be invited to distribute their system throughout the Netherlands. “We We are delighted to start our first project in the Netherlands and we hope that after a successful trial period, our sewage mining technology will be installed across the Netherlands ensuring a greener, power efficient future for generations to come,” said Applied CleanTech Chief Executive Officer Dr. Refael Aharon in a recent press statement.

In case you were wondering, I joined the Ohio State faculty in 2000*

Environmental Economics

Netherlands. I was recently made aware of a 2012 article in Ecological Economics listing the "Most influential institutions in the field of environmental and ecological economics (2000–2009)."  "  Here they are: 1. University of Maryland. Resources for the Future. University of East Anglia. World Bank. National Chung Hsing University. Taiwan. Vrije University Amsterdam. Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Indonesia. Ohio State University.

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Dutch Court Grants Greenpeace Right to Stage Peaceful Protests Against Shell

In a ruling issued today, Shell’s proposed injunction was rebuffed by the President of the Amsterdam court, Han Jongeneel, who said the protests Greenpeace Netherlands has already taken in the Netherlands at Shell’s headquarters and petrol stations were both proportionate and appropriate in light of Greenpeace’s earlier efforts to end Shell’s Arctic oil drilling through other means.


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I lost my partner suddenly on his birthday August 14, 2018

Discussion in 'LGBT Loss' started by Jason M Gardner, Mar 12, 2019.

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    Jason M Gardner New Member

    On August 14, 2018 my life changed forever with the turn of a doorknob.

    I feel so much guilt from my partners passing. I feel as if it is somehow my fault. You see, the night before my best friend and soulmate, John, died, we had an argument and both said some cruel things to each other. I know that we both didn't mean the things we said to one another. I thought "this too shall pass" as it has on other small occasions.

    My partner and I both suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. Him more advanced with his sympoms with this disease than I.

    Let me go back to the beginning of the end.....The night before John's birthday, we had an argument so he decided to sleep in the guest room. This wasn't nessesarily alarming due to the fact that on occasion he would go in there to isolate when he was feeling very depressed. Most of the time I could help him get some relief from his mental illness. At least for a moment anyway. I could make him laugh and we act very silly. Silly that only a couple would feel comfortable with in private. Well, after the argument, it was pretty much diffused just as soon as it began. But he still wanted to be alone. Understandably so. I can remember him saying that he wanted to sleep in the next day, his birthday, and to wake him up late afternoon so he could have some cake. He did state that he'd like to postpone his birthday dinner until the following day. So, I respected his wishes.

    The next morning I went to pick up his preordered birthday cake. It was a Winnie the Poo cake. He loved the poo gang and we had just seen the movie "Christopher Robin" the previous week. We had pet names of indearmemt for each other. His was "Daddy Bear" because he was like a big old Teddy Bear. And I was "Donkey" because he said I was so laid back and always seemed to have a dark cloud following me. So the cake was fitting.

    I waited until around 4 o'clock to wake him. Little did I know that my whole world, my safe place, my persona, would be forever erased from the everyday resistance. I won't get into the details of what horror and terror I experienced. It was much more than I could handle. I've never seen a dead body before, let alone my life partner. We were to be married. A neighbor told me that he was planning a surprise wedding. We already had the promise rings.

    Jumping ahead, I don't remember much after I found him laying there blue and lifeless. My therapist agrees that perhaps I'm suffering from PTSD along with everything else. Now I'm an official basket case.

    In the interim, his mother who used to call me son, and his sistet, have turned against me. His sister sued me to leave the premises of the condo we shared. Unfortunately I was not on the mortgage and we hadn't yet made it to the alter. I lost my home, my love, and my selfworth. I cry everyday as if it just happened yesterday. I just want you die to get some relief from my excusiatring pain. All signs are pointing twords suicide. But his family wont tell me what is on the corners report (they had it blacked out for the general public) and I was never invited to a funeral or even some sort of memorial. I died right along with him that day. I will never be the same. I miss him. I miss myself.
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    Jason, I am so very sorry for all that you have lost. There is no good way to lose someone we love, but when it happens suddenly there's simply no time to prepare. And of course the trauma of all this is terribly compounded by the fact that you were one to find him that day. I'm glad to hear you are seeing a therapist and you have both recognized that post traumatic stress can absolutely happen in a loss like this. Getting help for that is so very important. You have suffered greatly with the loss of your home and support as well, and I'm hoping you have your own family or friends to give you some support at a time like this. It will take a lot of time to rebuild, and right now I'm sure you don't have the energy to even think about it. Please be good to yourself and remember to take it one moment at a time. There is just no getting over a loss like this, but with time and good support I'm hoping you'll find you can get through it. Even if it takes longer than you could ever possibly imagine. I'm glad you have found our site and I hope we can be a help to you. Please take care of yourself. I wish you much hope and healing in the days ahead~
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  3. Jason M Gardner

    Jason M Gardner New Member

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Right now it dosen't seem like it will get any better but only time will tell
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Texas seems to have more than its share of recreational vehicles on its roads and highways. Have you notices how many of them have out-of-state plates? Lots of folks want to visit us here in Texas. And who can blame them?

A lot of these oversized vehicles are as large as passenger buses and 18-wheelers — and almost as heavy. Texas law requires its drivers to carry a Class A or B license to legally operate an oversized vehicle like an RV. But many other states don’t require special permits to be able to drive RVs. And yet, they still drive them to Texas. Operators of these vehicles have a duty as great as  that of drivers of 18-wheelers or buses to keep the roads safe for the rest of us.

But it doesn’t always work out that way. When these unqualified drivers bring their giant rigs into Texas, they increase the danger of a crash on the highway, injuring or killing people in smaller vehicles.

RVs are More Than “Hotels on Wheels” and Pose Many Unique Dangers

Common vehicles in the rather broad “RV” class include:

  • Large Class A luxury motor homes (Winnebago’s, etc., many weighing 40,000 pounds or more)
  • Medium Class B camper or “pop up” vans – which can weigh 10,000 pounds or more
  • Class C single chassis large truck-type vehicles
  • Truck or pop-up campers
  • Travel trailers (often called “caravans,” many so large they need “gooseneck” connections)
  • Park model RV (like a tiny house on wheels)
  • A “fifth wheel” trailer (such as a folding camping trailer)
  • Horse trailer or other flat trailer that carries off-road vehicles – which when fully-loaded weigh 10 tons or more.

In the wrong hands, RVs – especially “oversized” Class A types – are dangerous machines.  Add an incompetent driver to their size, weight, inability to quickly stop, or maneuver nimbly, and they’re rolling menaces. An RV can outweigh smaller vehicles by as much as 15 to one.  Some of the most common traits include:

  • Rollovers: Tall, narrow RVs are much more likely to roll or tip over. Class A’s are especially susceptible when negotiating a curve, swerving to avoid a road obstacle or when buffeted by high winds.
  • Rear-End and T-bones: Class A RVs can range up to 30,000 pounds, putting them well into the “large truck” category. This weight increases their stopping distance and force of impact in a wreck. Many smaller RVs, which may be overweight for their chassis, present similar dangers.
  • Defective vehicle parts: Unsafe tires can cause RV wrecks. Many are parked for a long period of time before the driver just “fires ‘er up,” packs in the family and heads down the road. Did the driver check the tires? Was the RV properly serviced after sitting unused for so long?

Other RV collision types – sometimes fatal – include:

  • Sideswiping a car in an adjacent lane
  • Hitting a biker or pedestrian when making a right turn – known as a “squeeze play”
  • Plowing into a car when the RV is making a left turn and the driver misjudges his clearance
  • Equipment improperly secured to the roof or back of the RV can break loose and cause a wreck.

Injuries from an RV Wreck are Similar to Those From a Bus or 18-Wheeler Accident

An RV accident can cause catastrophic injuries like those in large commercial vehicle collisions. They can include:

  • Crush injuries
  • Serious internal organ damage
  • Amputation of a leg or arm
  • Catastrophic orthopedic injuries (broken bones/ligaments)
  • Serious back, neck, or spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Wrongful death.

If you or a family member has been injured in a wreck caused by a negligent or incompetent RV or motor home driver, there’s probably extensive damage to your property, along with serious injuries yourself and passengers. And the greater the damage – which could total seven figures – the more aggressive the negligent RV driver’s insurance company is likely to be in disputing your claim.

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Robotics Serve As First Line Of Defence Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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According to a recent article in the South China Morning Post, the outbreak of the new respiratory disease coronavirus (COVID-19) will change the way we work, live, shop and travel for years to come. Technology will be relied upon even more as employers encourage more working from home and online shopping becomes even more popular. General public hygiene will also be under the spotlight with councils and governments reassessing their public hygiene standards and practices. One of those practices – temperature checks at boarders and other locations – will likely become commonplace in many areas of the world. But not only does this precaution require manpower, it also puts those screening staff at a greater risk of infection. Innovations in robotics reduce the reliance on human beings to perform this and many other tasks, reducing risk and human error and increasing efficiency and effectiveness. In this post, we take a closer look at Guardforce’s latest development in robotic security – the Concieguard – which, among other things, serves as a first line of defence against COVID-19 and other potential outbreaks.

What is the Guardforce Concieguard?

T1 | Fever Guard Robot | Temperature Checking - Guardforce Hong KongThe Concieguard is a compact, standalone IoT unit designed to automate detection and protection at entry points in various locations such as airports, hotels, hospitals, campuses, apartment blocks, offices, factories and government facilities. It can be either installed as a permanent day-to-day security feature or, as it needs only Wi-Fi access, a standard plug socket and weighs just 45kg, it is easily deployed ad-hoc when and where necessary.

While user-friendly and fun to interact with, it also performs essential security tasks in a less intrusive way using a variety of high-tech features. Once a subject enters the detection range, the temperature is measured contactless, and the subject is identified through facial recognition or a snapshot is taken using a high-resolution 4 mega pixel camera. The device stores the information to the cloud so the data can be analyzed if needed and allows access. If an abnormal temperature is recorded or the ID result is unfavourable, a voice and light alert is triggered.

Features and benefits of the CONCIEGUARD

  • Advanced optical thermal imaging system – multi-target AI eye and facial temperature modules monitor and detect the temperature of visitors to preset limits without contact. Accurate to within 0.3°C-0.5°C and with a range of 0.5-1m.
  • Facial recognition – advanced multi-target facial recognition and in-built intelligent access control and management system ensures high levels of security and provides alerts and data analytics. Allows for useful features such as VIP reception, employee management, visitor management, ID verification and black listing.
  • Video surveillance – normal and infrared camera capabilities allow for reliable and accurate real-time video surveillance functionality in any conditions. An in-built light sensor module adjusts the camera’s function automatically depending on the light level.
  • Cloud connectivity – Wi-Fi connection to the cloud allows for data collected to be compared to uploaded facial features or to be analyzed later if needed.
  • Voice and light alerts – staff are alerted to abnormal temperature readings and other security issues through voice and light alerts from the device.
  • 15.6 inch, 1080p HD touch screen – user-friendly interface to interact with the device and display useful information and notices.

Learn more about the Concieguard and other robotic security solutions

In a world reeling from the effects on COVID-19, innovations such as the Concieguard can help us in the fight and stay safer in the years to come. Contact Guardforce here to learn more about this and other robotic security solutions.

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Amazon Drivers are Overworked

Since 2015, Amazon delivery drivers have killed more than a dozen people. Thousands of other drivers have been involved in Amazon-related crashes resulting in serious injuries. What’s the reason for this? It’s could be because Amazon drivers are overworked.

Unreasonable Expectations

Amazon prides itself on delivering packages exactly on time. If the email confirmation says it will get there at 2:30 PM the next day, we’ve come to expect the “Your Package Has Been Delivered!” email by 2:29 PM. That’s no mistake. On average, Amazon delivery drivers are expected to deliver a package every two minutes.

The intense pressure these drivers face leaves little room for error. A line at the gas station or even a pedestrian crossing can throw off their schedule, resulting in reprimands from higher-ups. Generally, any business carrying Amazon packages is expected to make 999/1,000 deliveries precisely on schedule.

As a result, Amazon drivers are encouraged to drive recklessly and skip their legally mandated breaks to make quotas. Many drivers are denied lunch breaks and overtime, putting them at increased risk of fatigue. This, in turn, makes them more likely to cause a fatal accident.

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While many organizations (including UPS and USPS) feel the pressure of delivering Amazon packages on time, the real issue lies with contracted drivers. After all, UPS and USPS delivery personnel are trained drivers using top-of-the-line GPS technology.

Sub-contractors drive the majority of Amazon’s fleet of 30,000 delivery vans. Many of them use Rabbit, a GPS known to cause more accidents than the UPS counterpart. Additionally, those contractors typically don’t answer to Amazon directly, but rather to a smaller delivery company. Typically, small delivery companies subject unprepared drivers to the high-expectations of driving for Amazon without the training or financial protections afforded by working for the company directly.

These accidents are largely avoidable. If sub-contracted drivers had more leniency in their schedules, they’d be less likely to drive recklessly and end up fatigued. Similarly, if they had superior GPS technology, they might get into fewer accidents. Or perhaps these contractors just need better training, on par with that of other delivery companies. Whatever the case, Amazon’s contracted drivers are putting everyone else at risk.

If you or someone you love suffered severe injuries or even wrongful death in a delivery accident, we can help you get serious. If you’d like an experienced Gulfport auto accident attorney from Gulf South Law Firm to evaluate your case, please send us an email or call (228) 231-3989.


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DOVER – Under mostly cloudy skies that some would call good fishing weather, 213 young anglers and their families gathered Saturday, June 2 at three Delaware ponds for DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament. All fish caught in the tournament were weighed and released, as young anglers got a first-hand lesson in conservation.

“For more than 30 years, this tournament has drawn young anglers to experience the excitement of catching fish while learning about conservation and taking care of our natural resources,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “I applaud all of this year’s participants and congratulate this year’s winners on their skill and potentially a little bit of luck.”

The New Castle County location, Lums Pond near Bear, drew 108 children and young teens casting lines, while at Kent County’s Akridge Scout Reservation pond near Camden, 54 youngsters turned out. Sussex County reeled in 51 young anglers to Ingrams Pond near Millsboro.

When the day was done, 14-year-old Elise Britton of Middletown came out as overall statewide winner, as well as the New Castle County winner, for the second year in a row, with her largest catch, a 7.94-pound carp, the largest fish caught in this year’s tournament. Other big fish included a 2.5-pound largemouth bass caught at Akridge Scout Reservation by Joshua Benton of Dover; a 1-pound, 14.9-ounce brown bullhead catfish caught by Sussex winner Luke Hitchens of Dagsboro; and a 1-pound, 2.7-ounce chain pickerel caught from Ingrams Pond by Garret Rogers. The smallest fish of the day were caught by Trevor Torbert of Harrington, 0.01-pound bluegill from Akridge Scout Reservation’s pond; and Jimmy Swatski, with a 0.03-ounce bluegill from Ingrams Pond.

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The Traverse SUV Organizes and Enhances Drivers With Ultimate Efficiency at Gregg Young Chevy Omaha

The hidden storage compartments make a grand statement as the designers of the Chevy Traverse installed extra room to fit in items that should be kept away from lurking eyes.

Drivers who prefer an ample amount of space can now appreciate the fact that the second and third rows fold flat just in case drivers prefer to carry even heavier loads as time progresses.

With a pin required and secret storage, being organized is always a top priority as it’s hard not to be, especially with all of the special nuances and designs that are meant to enhance every driver’s ride.

Top Chevy Traverse SUV Features:

● Touchscreen (8-inches). Never rely on a small screen to get around, with a larger touchscreen inside of the 2019 Chevy Traverse, you can see maps and other technology features with absolute clarity.

● With three rows of seating, drivers and passengers never have to complain about the amount of space provided inside or out.

● Not only is the technology up-to-par, but the design also is and so is the performance; extra space to fit your valuables or heavy equipment is provided to make work and life easier to navigate.

● With tons of legroom, comfort is never a question.

● The Gregg Young Chevy Omaha Traverse provides a WiFi hotspot for innovation along with voice controls and a sound system that is upgraded for ultimate listening satisfaction.

● This SUV is multi-purpose and great for traveling to far distances or simply around town.

● With top safety, drivers are alerted with a blind zone feature that ensures drivers and passengers are aware of every car on the road when switching lanes.

● For teenage drivers, the 2019 Traverse also provides driving behavior reports.

● The engine rides smooth and the interior and exterior prove to be worth solid aesthetic quality.

● Chevy Traverse always allows an ability to upgrade for even more features.
The makers of Chevy have improved the Traverse tremendously in 2019; this SUV is meant to smoothly take you from one destination to the next.

Drivers who plan to enter an automobile that handles and steers with precision, keeps its value, is fuel efficient for an SUV, appears sleek and sharp, plus is comfortable and spacious, may want to look into the Chevy Traverse at Gregg Young Chevy Omaha.

Whether this SUV is right for you, drivers will find a match at Gregg Young Omaha. Keep in mind, we cater to our drivers and their passengers and hold safety number one, which is why our service and maintenance department stays open after hours, this way, we can provide best in class service that is never surpassed.

If you need a new or used vehicle, check out our specials and ask a Chevy Omaha expert about financing or get parts and service support after hours; the choice is yours and the offerings are generous.

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Cintra Wilson has had many different haircuts in the past. She reached fame as an outstanding writer. Nevertheless, the American writer, performer and cultural critic is mostly known for her beautiful sense of fashion and her pleasant personality. Rumors and gossip about the 53-year old's hairstyle are continously featured in celebrity magazines and tabloids. Check out Cintra Wilson's former and current hairstyles in the image box below:

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The Benefits of Semantic Markup

Semantic MarkupAs a developer when creating a website it is important to think not only of the content being displayed on page but also the structure behind it. Making sure your HTML is valid and functional is one thing, but by using the correct tags you can help give your content more significance to browsers and search engines. This is where the use of semantic markup comes into play. Semantic HTML reinforces the meaning of the content on webpages through the use of its markup rather than its presentation. While this will go unnoticed by the average site visitor, browsers, crawlers, and accessibility tools will benefit.

How It Benefits Users

As stated above the average user will not noticed if a site is built using semantic markup, but a web browser certainly will. When rendering a page using semantic markup your web browser better understands how best to present content to you. This is most evident for users requiring the aid of accessibility tools such as screen readers. The additional information and structure within a site’s code can help the user’s assistive technology.

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Perhaps the greatest advantage that semantic markup offers is that it allows search engines and crawlers to better understand the content they’re scraping. While there is no evidence that the use of this markup directly affect page rank, it can make your results stand out more. By allowing the search engines spider to more easily understand the content and its parts you help present it to the users in a more helpful manner.

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Using semantic markup can also help developers maintain websites. By its nature it not only keeps content organized and accessible, but it can also help developers gleam information about the content and site itself. This allows for a better understanding of a website’s explicit purpose and what is most important in its content.

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Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock

No-Knuckling Training Sock

Product Details

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The Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock is a temporary training tool for short-term, multiple use to help correct gait and improve rear paw placement. Designed in the USA by Renee Mills, VT, CCRP to combat knuckling (patent pending).

  • Provides training support for pets who drag their back paws.
  • Stimulates a dog between its toes, evoking a withdrawal reflex and causes him to pick the foot up higher.
  • Designed to enhance proprioception.
  • Perfect for rehabilitative use for pets recovering from spinal surgery or suffering from disc disease.
  • Lightweight, comfortable, and adjustable, with convenient touch-fastener closures.
  • Designed to support above and below the joint which is crucial.
  • Training Sock best used on pet for two to five-minute walks and removed in between.
  • Conditions that benefit: IVDD, DM, Wobbler’s (CVI), FCE, Cervical Disc Disease, and Neurological disorders causing knuckling of the rear paw.

Please consult with your veterinarian or canine rehabilitation professional before using.

For more information, visit this blog post, read this knuckling article, and watch TV segment on the Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock here: Dr. Katy’s Pet Show on ABC7.

Got Questions?

How to choose the right size

No-Knuckling Training Sock Measuement

Measure from Point A to Point B on your dog while standing, to determine which size No-Knuckling Training Sock will best fit your pet.

For best results, the dog needs to be standing when taking this measurement.

Point A: is located at the center of hock joint.

Point B: is located on top of the paw.

Size Measurement from top of paw to hock Weight
XSmall Up to 3″ Up to 15 lbs.
Small Up to 4″ Up to 30 lbs.
Medium 4 – 6″ 30-60 lbs.
Large 6 – 8″ 60 to 80 lbs.
XLarge Greater than 8" 80+ lbs.

If dog is between sizes, go up one size.

Assembly & Usage Instructions

Watch pets using No-Knuckling Training Sock!

For Best Outcome: We recommend you use this temporary training tool during multiple walks for two to five minute intervals on one lower hind leg at a time. Wearing during the beginning of ever walk will have the best outcome. Remove when training exercise is complete.
If you have questions about how or when to use the No-Knuckling Training Sock, check with your veterinarian or physical rehabilitation professional for guidance. You may also post questions on our Help & Advice area at

Proper Placement and Fit for the No-Knuckling Training Sock

Step 1 No-Knuckling Training Sock

Spread open the No-Knuckling Training Sock (NKTS), attaching each strap to itself while keeping it open. Then wrap the NKTS around hock joint on lower hind leg. Be sure to keep cord loop free and positioned on front of leg.

Step 2 No-Knuckling Training Sock

Keeping cord loop free and over straps, secure touch fastener straps, starting with the bottom. Then secure top strap. Finally, if there is a third strap, tighten it last, below the hock joint.

Step 3 No-Knuckling Training Sock

Wrap fleece pad around toe portion of cord loop. This will add extra padding between cord and toes. Keep soft fleece closest to dog’s paw, touch fastener should face the ground.

Step 4 No-Knuckling Training Sock

Place cord loop around and under middle two toes.

Step 5 No-Knuckling Training Sock

Pull slowly at top of cord to tighten. Then test your dog’s reaction. If there is no reaction, gradually tighten more and test again.

  • Do not wrap the NKTS too tightly, as that may interfere with circulation or limit the mobility of leg.
  • Do not tighten cord to the point where it could cause irritation or pull the toes up too far.
  • Do not leave the NKTS on your pet for extended periods of time. It’s designed to be a short term training tool. NKTS should be used for 2-5 minute intervals at the beginning of the walk and removed. Misuse or extended wear beyond manufacture recommendations may lead to injury of the paw.
  • Softest part of fleece pad should always be touching dog’s skin, with touch fastener edge pointing away from dog’s paw.
  • Placement of any brace, wrap or support on your pet may cause them to kick leg or paw trying to remove product.
  • Do not leave the NKTS on pet unattended.

Note: It is best to use the NKTS at the beginning of a walk for best results. Straps are intentionally left long so that they provide the right amount of support above and below the hock joint where the support is needed. The hock joint is intentionally left exposed so that there is no undue pressure on the joint itself.

Professionals Guide to the No-Knuckling Training Sock

The Rear No-Knuckling Sock is designed to enhance proprioception in patients with neurological deficits. The sensory stimulation acts as a reminder for pets to lift their limb higher. It can be utilized as a gait retraining tool. The lightweight nature of the neoprene is designed to target patients with limb weakness.
This product may be used by rehabilitation professionals as part of a treatment plan. Pet owners can also be instructed to use it for at-home training sessions. There are numerous ways to incorporate the use of the No-Knuckling Training Sock into your practice.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

No-Knuckling Training Sock Walks:Apply sock to affected limb and have patient walk slowly for two to five minutes. If deficits are bilateral, apply to only one leg at a time to begin. You may progress to longer walks or using on both hind legs at the same time once patient is ready for this increase.

Enhanced Cavaletti Poles: Apply sock to affected limb during the Cavaletti poles exercise. If a patient is still hitting bars, this will add an extra reminder to pick that foot up.

Enhanced Figure 8s or Cone Weaving: Apply sock to affected limb during more difficult walking exercises. This will assist in correct paw placement as you advance your workouts.

Treadmill Patterning: Apply sock to affected limbs. This will greatly enhance any patterning exercise using a land or underwater treadmill. Time of use and progression during this exercise is at the professional’s discretion. If used in the underwater treadmill, be certain to remove after workout and let sock air-dry before next use.

If you have questions about how or when to use the Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock, please email us or post on our Help & Advice area at

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rear No-Knuckling Training Sock stimulates a dog on the skin between the center two toes which evokes a withdrawal reflex which in turn causes the pet to pick the up higher. For best results wear for short 2-5 minute intervals multiple times throughout the day, at the beginning of your walk. And remove the training sock at end of exercise.

We recommend consulting with your Veterinarian or Rehabilitation professional before using.  Many geriatric pets or those suffering from neurological problems will benefit from using the No-Knuckling Training Sock.

The stimulation to your pet’s paw should cause them to pick it up higher when walking.

You may need to use treats and encouragement as motivation to walk. It’s a new concept for your pet to learn and may take time.

The Rear No-Knuckling Sock is a training tool and not designed for long term use.  If used correctly it will solely stimulate your pet and not cause any irritation. For comfort make sure that fleece pad is wrapped around cord with softest part touching the paw, touch fastener side should always point away from foot.

This product is not designed for the anatomy of the dog’s front leg, since the angle and use of the front leg is very different from the rear. Please see Front NKTS for a product for the front leg.

The training sock is lighter weight and will train the dog to lift his/her foot or leg higher and improve knuckling. The Bootie Splint is a good product to use along with the No-Knuckling Training Sock.

Yes, it will help dogs who have been diagnosed with DM. It will encourage the pet to pick up the foot higher and be more aware of foot placement. In dogs who are in the later stages of DM, there will be less progress but it will still help by encouraging them to pick up the leg higher and as a strengthening tool.

This product is designed to be used as a training tool. The dog will be working harder than normal to walk, so you do not want to overexert him or her or cause any skin irritation to the toes. This product is most beneficial to the pet by using it for short, frequent applications.

You should see the results as soon as the dog starts wearing the product. You should see more improvement over the next week or two when the dog is not wearing the product.

This product can be used for a few weeks, or a few months, depending on what your vet or rehab specialist suggests.

No, all dog breeds can use this product.

Yes! If the dog is missing one of the middle toes, you would just put the strap around the remaining toe. Putting the strap around the outer toes is not recommended.

The dog’s toes should not be lifted off the ground when the dog is wearing this product. If the dog is walking and the toes are not dragging then the fit is correct. If the dog is still able to drag the toes when wearing the product you will need to tighten the cord. The hock portion should be visible out of the back of the sock as shown in pictures on the website.

Yes, this product is designed to help retrain the pet to lift the leg higher to help prevent scrapping of the nails.

If the dog is still able to use his leg, then he will be able to use this product. You can also use this product in conjunction with our Walkin’ Lift Harness or with our Walkin’ Wheels Wheelchair. As long as the dog is able to move his leg on his own, this product will be useful.

Product Photos & Videos

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Product Reviews

LCPD Doesn’t Stop this Girl!

Roxy’s a 10-pound Chiweenie who was diagnosed with a severe case of LCPD at six months old. She needed hip surgery, but the surgery didn’t go so well and resulted in nerve damage that caused her paw to constantly knuckle over. I spent a lot of time and money on rehab and was told that she would never make a full recovery.

I decided to try this sock as a last resort, and within the first couple of walks, we made more progress than six sessions of underwater therapy. It’s been a few weeks now, and she’s walking perfect about 90% of the time! I’m blown away at how good she’s doing and so is the vet and rehab specialist. I got her an extra small and it fit perfectly.

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Both paws, No more Knuckling!

Boomer is a 14-yr-old Golden Retriever who has been having trouble with knuckling in his back paws. We’ve used these knuckling socks for about a week now on both back legs and noticed improvement after about 3-4 days. He gets around in them very comfortably and without knuckling, and we do believe they are re-training his foot position. We’ve noticed that he has been knuckling much less first thing in the morning when he gets up and walks down the hall to go outside (sockless); this is when his legs are at their weakest, and he would normally knuckle his way down the hall (and we would wince watching him). It’s really great to watch him from behind and see some improvement. We realize that these magical socks will probably never cure him, but they certainly are helping him get around more comfortably and have reduced his knuckling when they are off. We’ve tried a lot of different boots, socks, etc. and these are the best by far! The design makes so much sense!

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Beating the Odds with No-Knuckling Training Sock!

I bought the No-Knuckling Training Sock for my 15-year-old Black Lab mix and what a difference! My vet had told me she was old and is going lame, and it’s time to start tracking her good days/bad days in preparation for making the tough decision. She was having trouble bringing her right rear foot up when she walked. She was walking on the knuckle and that was throwing her off balance, and she would fall. She became very depressed and no longer interested in going outside, or even eating. After using the No-Knuckling Training Sock on and off for about 10 days, she no longer needs it! She’s perked up and is happy again! Thank you for extending the time I have left with my Rajah. As long as she has happiness in her life, I still have her in my life. I will be passing along this miracle to my vet (who had not heard of it), so other dogs in her circumstances can be helped. Thank you so much!

-Nancy Nolan

This Product has been AMAZING!

Recently our 12 yr. old Pug Rupert, suffered a right sided Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, also referred to as a “Spinal Cord Stroke”. It caused his leg to be stiff and his paw to turn under. Steroids and daily home muscle therapy helped a lot, but he still couldn’t walk without his paw turning under. I got on the Internet to search for any kind of leg brace I thought might help him with his symptoms. The very first website that I saw was When I searched for leg braces and saw the anti-knuckling brace I couldn’t believe it!  It was EVERYTHING Rupert needed!! I was so excited I ordered it right away. Not only does it work exactly as it’s supposed to, but it has helped train his foot to not turn under anymore!! This product has been AMAZING and the customer service is outstanding!! I couldn’t be happier for Rupert and our vet was so impressed with how fast he is progressing to recovery. I am a customer for life!

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No-Knuckling Training Sock is light and adjustable!

I was very surprised when I saw the No-Knuckling Training Sock in action today. As a neurologist we are always addressing two chronic concerns, dogs with knuckling postures and proprioceptive training.  The No-Knuckling Training Sock is light and adjustable and really addresses both issues. Most of the other similar devices are heavier which presents a distinct disadvantage. Almost all of the other devices have to be custom-fitted but not the No-Knuckling Training Sock. The two sizes I reviewed will fit almost any size dog and that also will keep the cost down. I was very pleased with the device in use in a dog in our clinic. It represents a great improvement.

H. Steven Steinberg, VMD, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRT
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Instructor Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Wellington, FL

Great for Rehabilitation Patients

The No-Knuckling Training Sock has been very helpful for many of my rehabilitation patients.  It is very lightweight and easy to put on.  Also, I’m impressed with how comfortable it is.  Dogs can wear it during numerous exercises or walks around the neighborhood and don’t seem bothered by it at all.

Robin Price, RVT, CCRP

Walking again after FCE!

I just used the No-Knuckling Training Sock on a 10-year-old lab that is relearning to walk after suffering from an FCE. He is very weak in both hind limbs and has trouble correctly placing his right hind foot, causing him to scrape his toes. I’ve tried other similar products, but because of their weight, it only made the dragging worse. The No-Knuckling Training Sock is very lightweight and a medium fit him perfectly. It was simple to put on and is easily adjustable. Even with an abnormal gait, the No-Knuckling Training Sock stayed in place and didn’t move around. I will definitely use this product in the future.

April Milchak, CCRA

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Thursday, 13 September 2018

Card Making Tutorial

Hi everyone, Today I wanted to have a play with my new watercolour brush pens. I used a large floral stamp and I heat embossed the stamped image using Silver embossing powder.  I water coloured the image using 2 colours.  I stamped a sentiment and then put my card together by matting and layering.  I finished the card by adding some Black sequins.
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USB security is "fundamentally broken", according to two researchers

By Michael Low & Kenny Yeo - on 1 Aug 2014, 10:15am

USB security is "fundamentally broken", according to two researchers

The USB port is ubiquitous.

The humble USB port has come a long way and has just about become the default interface for, well, everything really. External storage devices, input devices such as mice and keyboards, all rely on the USB interface to communicate with the system. However, two security researchers are adamant that the security of USB is "fundamentally broken" and are going to present their findings next week.

Karsten Nohl and Jakob Lell have a collection of proof-of-concept software that highlights why the USB interface has been compromised from the start. The pair have also created a malware called BadUSB, that can be installed to completely takeover a PC. And because BadUSB is implanted in the firmware that controls a USB device's basic functions, this malware could feasibly go undetected even if the drive is formatted. In other words, there is no easy fix for this.

Nohl said, "These problems can't be patched. We are exploiting the very way that USB is designed." He also added that this malware was not simply copied, and that they spent months to reverse engineer the firmware to implement and hide the attack code. Hence, the malware cannot be cleaned using off-the-shelf software and tools and requires someone with similar reverse engineering skills to look at the altered firmware to find the malicious codes.

Worse, this form of attack is not limited to just USB storage devices, but any USB device. The pair also managed to implant the code into a USB headset.

Since there is no quick fix to this, the two researchers are calling for a change in the way we use and view USB device, but they admit that this could be difficult.

Nohl said, "In this new way of thinking, you can’t trust a USB just because its storage doesn’t contain a virus. Trust must come from the fact that no one malicious has ever touched it. You have to consider a USB infected and throw it away as soon as it touches a non-trusted computer. And that’s incompatible with how we use USB devices right now.”

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The Apollo Theater will gather artists, activists, and leaders from around the globe for the return of the WOW – Women of the World Festival, a four-day festival presented in collaboration with the Southbank Centre London on May 4-7, 2017. Continue Reading →

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“The Wiz” Eases into Harlem With Anniversary Tribute to Broadway’s Landmark Firsts

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Introduction to Physical Education at Harris Academy Morden

Within PE lessons at Harris Academy Morden, students are introduced to, develop and extend their skills and understanding in a variety of different sports with a view to gaining confidence and knowledge about different activities they will seek to pursue throughout key stage 3 and 4 and beyond their school curriculum. Lessons at both key stage 3 and 4 are practically based but will call upon students acting as independent enquirers when seeking methods to outwit opponents in team games such as Basketball, Football and Rugby, alongside self-motivation in more independent activities such as Athletics, Gymnastics and Fitness.

Throughout their PE lessons at Harris Academy Morden, students will equip themselves with the understanding and application to fulfil a variety of roles within sport including; performer, official, coach, manager and composer. The knowledge of qualities needed for each of these roles will widen their understanding of different physical activities and equip them with the fundamentals to compete and engage in physical activities within and beyond Harris Academy Morden. Alongside the sporting context of skill development and application to competitive gameplay, students will develop their physical literacy by understanding about how their bodies allow them to exercise, how to ready themselves for exercise physically and psychologically and the effects that exercise has on the body. Complimenting this will be awareness of the role of diet, nutrition and water in-take to maximise engagement in physical activity.

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Aims – The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
  • Are physically active for sustained periods of time
  • Engage in competitive sports and activities
  • Lead healthy, active lives

Attainment targets – By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.

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Interview mit Henri Sattler von God Dethroned (Winter Of Sin, To The Gallows)

God Dethroned are back with a blast and they delivered a hell of an album. So I took the chance and contacted Henri for an interview about the split, the reunion, touring, his guitar business and most urgently his work with God Dethroned and his other projects.
Sascha: Hello Henri and thanks for taking your time for this interview. How are the things running on the front of God Dethroned?
Henri: Yeah pretty good I would say. We're very excited to have a new album out and the response so far has been really great !!
Sascha: In 2011 the decision to split up God Dethroned was made. What have been the reason to revive the band in 2014?
Henri: I went to the funeral of our label boss of Metal Blade Europe and there I met a lot of people from the scene. I realised how much I missed those people. Then I knew I had to go on making music and so I did.
Sascha: Out of nowhere we had the first life sign by a new song and video called "On the wrong side of the wire". Was this album written in silence?
Henri: No not really. I guess you must have missed the promotion that Metal Blade gave around our revival...
Sascha: Nowadays it's interesting to see that Metal Blade releases classic video clips like "On the wrong side of the wire", "The World Ablaze" and "Annihilation Crusade" instead of a lyric video. How do you feel about the support you get from the label?
Henri: We are very happy with the support we get from Metal Blade. They support us so well that we have the possibility to do a proper album recording, work together with a great producer like Dan Swanö and have great artwork and make 3 videos before the album release. How could we not be happy about a thing like this?
Sascha: Before the resurrection of God Dethroned you also have been announced as a member of the resurrected Soulburn but you and the band separated. Can you please tell us how it came to be that you joined the band and why you didn't stay?
Henri: It was a bit different. I was asked to join a project called To The Gallows. Then some guys decided they didn't want it as a project but as a proper band. They called it Soulburn instead. But I knew I didn't have the time to play in another band, so I told them I couldn't participate anymore. Then the originator of the original project, Rogga Johansson asked me if I was interested in finishing the project after all. We just did and so the To The Gallows will be released later this year.
Sascha: You also have been part of the band "Dictated" and you are still with "Winter Of Sin". Will you still have time for "Winter Of Sin" with "God Dethroned" fully back on the map?
Henri: Yes I helped Dictated out for a while. It was fun because I just had to play songs and didn't have to worry about all the band matters which you normally have. Eventually I made space for a new bass player who had more time available than me. Winter of Sin was also just a project and not a band. They are ready for a new album too, but i'm not sure if I will be part of that again, because it's very difficult to combine with God Dethroned and Serpent King Guitars.
Sascha: I guess you think from album to album but will you keep the lyrical content for the next albums or will you go back to the satanic/antireligious content?
Henri: Well we are ready with the WWI theme now, so I will definitely come up with something new. I have some thoughts about it, but i can't tell you anything yet. The music will most likely stay in the style as we present it now on “The World Ablaze”.
Sascha: A lot of people (including me) think this could be the final studio album of God Dethroned, since The World War topic on the last albums was planned to be a trilogy. Are there more studio albums planned in the future and will you stick with the War topic?
Henri: We still have a contract with Metal Blade, so if they allow us to do another album then we will do so. It all depends if people are interested in the band or not. The shows we played so far have shown that people are very much interested in our band and if that stays like this then we will definitely make another album.
Sascha: Any news on the front of Cold Blood Industries? The label is since quit awhile on hiatus and did you ever plan to revive it with your partners?
Henri: No man. It's just too difficult to make a living out of a record label anyway. I prefer to play my music and building guitars. That's enough for me.
Sascha: If you look back in time and you listen nowadays "The Christhunt" and you compare it with all your later works how do you feel about this album nowadays?
Henri: Well the Christhunt is of course a very old album and we weren't a very good band back then. Still I meet people from time to time who tell me that it's still their favorite album! So emotion in music is a lot more important than your musical skills.
Sascha: Can you also tell us why Shark Records wimped out and didn't wanted to release the original cover of "The Christhunt"?
Henri: Well I guess they saw a lot of problems coming up if they had to present an albums to the shops with a butchered rat on it, haha! They almost had to puke when they saw the original album cover. It was just something they couldn't handle.
Sascha: Serpent King Guitars became a brand of its own in the last years and also very successful. You have a lot of big names in the death metal scene using these guitars (like Eric Cutler & Dennis Hartog etc.). What are your future plans with SKG?
Henri: We are trying to expand our line of guitars. We can also do a lot more customisation these days such as very beautiful but complicated inlays in the fingerboard. More luxury guitars as well, but also still the affordable guitars for the people with not that much money. So something for everybody basically.
Sascha: Can you please give us a insight how you combine being a musician and working for Serpent King Guitars and what do you prefer more of both?
Henri: It's easy! I build guitars during the week and play live in the weekends. When I would go on tour then I could still make a good planning so people still would get their guitar in time. It's all about making good planning and thinking ahead. It's just nice to just do your own thing and don't have to listen to anybody else. I like my freedom, but the most important part is playing guitar for me. Playing live is good for the soul!
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Henri: Everybody check out “The World Ablaze”! It's a beauty! Ha!

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How to make your own Passover haggadah

(JNS)-The Hebrew word "haggadah" means "narration" or "telling." As the Passover seder's instruction manual, the haggadah is perhaps the most important tool for fulfilling the Passover mitzvah of... Full story

6,000 Christian pilgrims celebrate Sukkot with Israel

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Faith and fasting: A look at the practice ahead of Yom Kippur

(JNS)-Fasting is the most commonly known Yom Kippur ritual. According to a 2016 Pew survey, 40 percent of American Jews and 60 percent of Israeli Jews fast on the Day of Atonement. Of course,... Full story

Fire kites sting Negev honey farms just before Rosh Hashanah

(JNS)-When you drive into Israel's Sha'ar HaNegev Region in the northwestern Negev, the fields are burnt and black. The trees are broken, and the smell of acrid smoke stings the eyes and nose. "It is... Full story

Beneath the surface: The untold story of Americans unearthing Israeli archaeology

(JNS)-Can archaeology bring biblical history to life? According to historian and Deputy Minister Michael Oren, it depends who you ask. Speaking at a June 10 Jerusalem event celebrating the opening of... Full story

Nine ways to celebrate the High Holidays without stepping foot in a shul

There is a lot of beauty to the traditional synagogue experience. However, a traditional High Holidays service just does not speak to some-especially many young adults. "Buying seats for the High... Full story

Why Europe's far-right political parties are gaining ground

The refugee crisis, escalating terrorism and dissatisfaction with the political elite are blamed for the current rise of Europe's far-right political parties. Such a revival has not been seen since... Full story

Ben-Gurion University Institute tackles water shortage, hygiene in developing countries

Israeli water experts believe by 2050, almost half of the world's population will live in countries with a chronic water shortage. What's causing the shortfall is population growth, which leads to a... Full story

Facial recognition-first line of defense?

At around 1 p.m. on a cloudy day in April 2014, Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., 74, pulled into the rear parking lot of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City and opened fire. Shouting anti-Semi... Full story

Can 'open source jihad' be stopped? Israeli conference searches for solutions

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Understanding the 'human evolution' of a Hamas terror leader's son

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Hamas terrorist leader Sheikh Hassan Yousef and author of a 2011 New York Times bestseller memoir, recently re-emerged in news headlines when he spoke at the annual... Full story

At Israeli confab, searching for 'silver-bullet solutions' to Europe's migrant crisis

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Jewish author's 'messy' draft transforms into rock star novel on Amazon

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Sykes-Picot at 100: Mideast chaos highlights the perils of drawing borders

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Matzah mania! Who knew that mixing flour and water could be so nuanced?

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Purim pairings: Seven easy and fun ways to combine costumes, mishloach manot

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The Western Wall prayer decision and the shifting Israel-Diaspora paradigm

The Israeli government’s passage of legislation that authorizes egalitarian prayer in a soon-to-be-created 9,700-square-foot, NIS 35 million ($8.85 million) section adjacent to the southern part of the Western Wall (Kotel in Hebrew) has been... Full story

Road improvements, research buck stereotype of dangerous Israeli driving

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Psychological and spiritual implications of the COVID-19 crisis

April 10, 2020

(JNS)—Israelis have been accustomed to national emergencies and tend to accommodate well to stressful changes in their daily routines. However, in contrast to past crises, the current predicament is exceptional. People across the world are experiencing an identical threat and creating a sense of shared global destiny. This sustained worldwide threat generates unprecedented situations that are of interest to psychologists.

The prolonged involuntary home confinement offers opportunities to many, stress and risks to some, and a relief to others. For example, the government decree to stay home does not bode well for the vulnerable among us. After all, self-confinement is not an option for the homeless and does not provide social distancing for the poor, who need to share small spaces with large families. The imposed intimacy of the lockdown can increase interpersonal friction and tension. Relationships that were characterized by conflict prior to the pandemic outbreak may deteriorate further because of increased tensions.

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Curfews prevent social workers from reaching out to victims of family violence and discourage referral to overcrowded emergency shelters, abandoning the vulnerable to their fate. While self-isolation is an important step to protect children from contagion, it renders young victims of physical and sexual child abuse easy prey, leaving them at the mercy of their predators.

For the more fortunate among us, the mental pollution created by our daily rat race is lifting. Without distracting tasks, many of us can now experience our most intimate relationships more lucidly. An opportunity has emerged that allows us to appreciate and savor an unmitigated encounter with our loved ones and to do so without guilt. It is also an occasion to reflect on our relationships with our elders. Their forced isolation and dependence on us uncover their role in our lives and their value to us. It gives us all—old and young—a magnanimous chance to sweep out past grudges, bridge old rifts and mend broken ties.

The coronavirus pandemic has also provided halachic and spiritual challenges. The instruction to avoid gatherings posed a dramatic dilemma for observant Jews and yeshivah students who gather daily for prayer and study. Long after the Israeli Ministry of Health prohibited gatherings, many synagogue and yeshivah activities continued as normal, believing that Torah learning saves from death. Some anti-Zionist haredi rabbis were initially furious at the decrees, believing they were part of premeditated secular conspiracies to eradicate Torah learning and prayer. It seems that the ultra-Orthodox community has now accepted the gravity of the COVID-19 threat. The importance of human life (pikuach nefesh) is now cited as an important obligation that justifies the temporary disbanding of synagogue and yeshivah activities.

Sadly, for some haredi communities in New York and Israel, this was a late reaction and a rude awakening to a frightening reality. One of every three tested citizens of Bnai Brak and other religious communities in Israel is now positive for COVID-19, and haredi patients comprise 50 percent to 60 percent of the ICU beds in Israel’s major hospitals. Tragically, many discovered that pious life and Torah learning were not sufficient in protection from contagion. The magnitude of the calamity developed for some into a crisis of faith as well.

This unprecedented pandemic also provides us all with several wake-up calls and opportunities. Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” Case in point: We are learning that many of us can work effectively from home, thus slashing our carbon footprint. This largest-scale climate “experiment” ever shows that through significant global human behavior change, we can lower drastically air-pollution levels and global nitrogen-dioxide emissions. The slowdown imposed by the current crisis provides us with an opportunity to become mindful of what we value most in life, to re-examine our values and priorities, and give higher priority to that which is most precious.

What is the opportunity presented to us as a people? In the shadow of a mortal pandemic, a life-saving dialogue takes place between the institutions of the secular State of Israel and the ultra-Orthodox community. In this crisis also lies the chance for better integration of the two communities. My hope is that the mutual fear and suspicion between the haredim and modern Israelis will be substituted by a recognition that we are mutually dependent on each other. The life-saving encounter with science and science-based medicine might chip away at the ghetto walls haredi leaders have erected to protect against what they see as the dangers of secularism.

Finally, I see another wonderful opportunity in this crisis. Years of bloody conflict with the Palestinian people has turned Jewish public opinion in Israel against political and cultural coexistence with Israeli Arabs. Nonetheless, our country’s public health-care system is a model of genuine commonality between Arabs and Jews. While Arabs constitute some 20 percent of the population of Israel, 42 percent of nursing students and 38 percent of pharmacists in Israel are Arab; at the Super-Pharm drugstore chain, 62 percent of the pharmacists are Arabs. At the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev medical schools, Arabs comprise more than a third of the student body.

These days, as always, Arab medical personnel are fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with their Jewish Israeli colleagues against a formidable common enemy: COVID-19. My prediction is that this biblical-scale calamity will foster a significant new bond between the two Israeli communities.

As with most radical changes, we must take the good with the bad. The novel coronavirus provides many reasons for frustration, but from a psychological standpoint, it behooves us to focus on what we currently have and what we can do to optimize this situation for our own peace of mind and for a better post-pandemic world.

Dr. Eli Somer is a clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at University of Haifa’s School of Social Work.

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