In order to better understand how refractive errors affect our vision, it's important to understand how normal vision happens. For people with normal vision, the following sequence takes place:
Light enters the eye through the cornea. This is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye.
From the cornea, the light passes through the pupil. The amount of light passing through is controlled by the iris, the colored part of the eye.
From there, the light then hits the lens. This is the transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina.
Next, it passes through the vitreous humor. This is the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the center of the eye and helps to keep the eye round in shape.
Finally, it reaches the retina. This is the light-sensitive nerve layer that lines the back of the eye.
The optic nerve is then responsible for sending this information to the brain. The brain interprets the impulses it receives into images.
What are refractive errors?
Refractive errors happen when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina. The following are the most common refractive errors. These errors affect vision and may need corrective lenses or surgery for correction or improvement:
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition in which an abnormal curvature of the cornea can cause 2 focal points to fall in 2 different locations. This makes objects up close and at a distance look blurry. Astigmatism may cause eye strain. It may be combined with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Eyeglasses, contact lenses, or corrective surgery may help to correct or improve the condition.
Farsightedness
Farsightedness (hyperopia) is the most common refractive error. It occurs when an image of a distant object becomes focused behind the retina. This happens either because the eye is too short, or because the refractive power of the eye is too weak. This condition makes close objects look out of focus. It may cause headaches or eye strain.
Eyeglasses or contact lenses may help to correct or improve farsightedness by adjusting the focusing power to the retina. Corrective surgery may also help by changing the shape of the cornea to a more spherical, round shape instead of an oval shape.
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness (myopia) is the opposite of farsightedness. With this condition, an image of a distant object becomes focused in front the retina. This happens either because the eye is too long, or because the refractive power of the eye is too strong. This condition makes distant objects look out of focus. It may cause headaches or eye strain.
Eyeglasses or contact lenses may help to correct or improve myopia by adjusting the focusing power to the retina. Corrective surgery may also help by changing the shape of the cornea to a more spherical, round shape instead of an oblong shape.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is another type of farsightedness. It is caused when the center of the eye lens hardens due to aging. This makes it unable to accommodate near vision. This condition affects almost everyone over time, starting as early as age 35. It even affects those with nearsightedness. Eyeglasses or contact lenses may be prescribed to correct or improve the condition.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides federal funding to expand the availability of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Under this law, virtually all types of workers, even those who otherwise would not qualify for UI benefits, may receive payments for up to 39 weeks of unemployment under certain circumstances.
The CARES Act also provides funding for states to waive any waiting week requirements for UI benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide an additional $600 per week to all individuals receiving UI benefits for weeks of unemployment ending before July 31, 2020.
The first week for which these benefits are available generally depends on when a particular state enters an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to administer them. According to the DOL, all states have executed agreements as of March 29, 2020.
This Compliance Bulletin provides a summary of the CARES Act’s expanded UI benefit provisions and includes information from related guidance issued by the DOL on April 2, 2020, and on April 4, 2020. Additional guidance is expected in the near future.
Action Steps
Employers should become familiar with the expanded benefits available under the CARES Act and advise any workers who may qualify for them to apply through the UI agency of the state in which the workers were employed. Employers should also monitor DOL and applicable state websites for guidance on how the benefits will be administered.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefits for Unemployment due to COVID-19
The CARES Act allows individuals who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic to receive temporary UI benefits called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Eligible individuals include workers who would not otherwise qualify for UI benefits under their applicable state (or federal) law for any reason, such as because they:
Are self-employed;
Are seeking part-time work; or
Do not have sufficient work history.
An individual may receive PUA benefits for up to 39 weeks if he or she is otherwise able to work and available for work (as defined under state law), but is unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work because of at least one of a variety of specified reasons related to COVID-19. The table below provides an outline of these specified reasons. The DOL may establish additional qualifying reasons.
An individual may receive PUA benefits if he or she is not working because:
Diagnosis
The individual has symptoms of COVID-19 and is seeking a medical diagnosis
The individual or a member of his or her household has been diagnosed with COVID-19
The individual is caring for a family member or a member of his or her household who has been diagnosed with COVID-19
Child Care
A child or other person in the individual’s household for which the individual has primary caregiving responsibility is unable to attend school or another facility that is closed as a direct result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and that school or facility care is required for the individual to work
Quarantine
The individual is unable to reach the place of employment because of a quarantine imposed as a direct result of the COVID-19 public health emergency
The individual is unable to reach the place of employment because he or she has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due to concerns related to COVID–19
New Job Loss
The individual was scheduled to commence employment but does not have a job or is unable to reach the job as a direct result of COVID-19
Death
The individual has become the breadwinner or major support for a household because the head of the household has died as a direct result of COVID-19
Has to Quit
The individual has to quit his or her job as a direct result of COVID–19
Closed Workplace
The individual’s place of employment is closed as a direct result of the COVID-19 public health emergency
However, an individual is not eligible for PUA benefits if he or she is:
Able to telework; or
Receiving paid leave benefits of any kind.
Individuals who are eligible for PUA benefits may receive them for weeks of unemployment that started on or after Jan. 27, 2020, and end on or before Dec. 31, 2020. The CARES Act directs the DOL to establish a process for states to provide these benefits retroactively.
The weekly amount of an individual’s PUA benefit depends on how the individual’s UI benefit is calculated under the applicable state UI law. For weeks of unemployment ending on or before July 31, 2020, the weekly amount determined under state law is increased by the extra $600-per-week benefit discussed after the section below.
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC): A 13-Week Extension
The CARES Act provides federal funding for states to administer Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PUEC) benefits. These benefits are available for up to 13 weeks of unemployment to individuals who:
Have exhausted all rights to regular UI benefits under the applicable state (or federal) UI law for a benefit year ending on or after July 1, 2019;
Have no rights to regular UI benefits under any state or federal law;
Are not receiving benefits under the unemployment compensation law of Canada; and
Are able to work, available to work and actively seeking work.
Because most state UI laws provide regular UI benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks in a benefit year, the PEUC provision means that many individuals may receive UI benefits for a total of up to 39 weeks (the 26-week state maximum plus 13 weeks of PEUC benefits). Accordingly, in any of the five states where the state UI maximum is 20 weeks (Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina and South Carolina), an individual may qualify for a total of up to 33 weeks of benefits. (Three other states also have lower maximums. These include Florida (12 weeks) Georgia (14 weeks) and Kansas (16 weeks)).
As noted above, an individual must be actively seeking work in order to qualify for PEUC benefits. This means that an individual must:
Be registered for employment services as required by the applicable state agency;
Engage in an active job search that is appropriate in light of the jobs in the labor market and the individual’s skills and capabilities and that includes a number of employer contacts consistent with state standards;
Maintain a record of his or her work search that includes employers contacted, method of contact and date contacted; and
When requested, provide the work search record to the state agency.
However, the CARES Act requires states to be flexible with this requirement in cases where individuals are unable to search for work because of COVID-19, such as because of illness, quarantine or movement restriction.
In general, all other terms and conditions of a state law that apply to claims for (and payments of) regular UI benefits apply to claims for PEUC as well.
The amount of an individual’s weekly PEUC benefit is the individual’s regular UI benefit amount under state law for a week of total unemployment. For weeks of unemployment ending on or before July 31, 2020, that weekly amount is increased by the extra $600-per-week benefit discussed below.
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC): The Extra $600 per Week
The CARES Act allocates federal funding for states to provide an additional $600-per-week benefit, called Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), to any individual who is receiving UI (including PUA and PUEC) benefits for weeks of unemployment ending on or before July 31, 2020. The beginning date for FPUC benefits depends on when the applicable state entered an agreement with the DOL to provide them.
The $600 FPUC benefit is taxable as income but does not affect an individual’s eligibility for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Under DOL guidance, states must issue FPUC payments as soon as administratively feasible. States have some flexibility in how they issue these payments. Specifically, states may pay the additional $600 either:
As an amount that is paid at the same time and in the same manner as any regular UI otherwise payable for a week of employment; or
At the option of the state, by payments that are made separately from, but on the same weekly basis as, any regular UI otherwise payable.
The DOL’s guidance also clarifies that:
The full $600 FPUC benefit will be paid to any claimant who is eligible for at least $1 of underlying UI benefits for a particular week of unemployment;
Individuals whose underlying UI benefit payments are intercepted to pay debts are eligible for the full $600 FPUC benefit, even if the entire payment is intercepted;
Child support obligations must be deducted from FPUC payments in the same manner and to the same extent as these obligations are deducted from regular UI benefits; and
Because the FPUC benefits are available for weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the date on which a state executed an agreement with the DOL but ending on or before July 31, 2020, FPUC benefits are generally subject to the timelines outlined in the table below.
In states where an unemployment week ENDS on a:
Saturday
The first week for which FPUC benefits may be paid is the week ending April 4, 2020, provided an agreement was in place no later than March 28, 2020; and
The last week that FPUC benefits may be paid is the week ending July 25, 2020.
Sunday
The first week for which FPUC benefits may be paid is the week ending April 5, 2020, provided an agreement was in place no later than March 29, 2020; and


James I (1394-February 21, 1437) reigned as king of Scotland from 1406 until 1437. However, from 1406 to 1424 he was king in name only.
He was born on the July 25 or December , 1394, the son of Robert III. He had an eventful childhood. In 1402 his elder brother, David, was starved to death in prison at Falkland in Fife. Before the death of his father in 1406 James was sent to France for safety.
On the way there, he was captured by the English and handed over to Henry IV of England who imprisoned him and demanded a ransom. Robert III was said to have died from grief over the capture of James. His uncle, Robert, Duke of Albany, who became Regent on the death of Robert III, was in no hurry to pay for his release. He secured the release of his son Murdoch , who was captured at the same time, but not so with James. So for the next 18 years, he languished imprisoned in the Tower of London.
After the death of his uncle in 1420, the ransom of £40,000 was finally paid, and in 1424 James returned to Scotland to find a country in chaos. He took his bride with him - he had met and fallen in love with Joan Beaufort whilst imprisoned. He married her in London in February, 1424. They would have eight children, including the future James II of Scotland, and Margaret, wife of Louis XI of France.
James was formally crowned King of Scotland at Scone Abbey, Perthshire on May 2 or 21, 1424. He immediately took strong actions to regain authority and control. One such action was to execute the Albany family, who had opposed his actions. The execution of Murdoch, Duke of Albany and two of Murdoch's sons took place on 24th of May, 1425 at Castle Hill, Stirling.
He proceeded to rule Scotland with a firm hand, and achieved numerous financial and legal reforms. For instance, for the purpose of trade with other nations, foreign exchange could only be exchanged within Scottish borders. He also tried to remodel the Scottish Parliament along English lines. However, in foreign policy, he renewed the Auld Alliance, a Scottish-French (and therefore anti-English) alliance, in 1428.
His actions throughout his reign, though effective, upset many people. During the later years of his reign, they helped to lead to his claim to the throne coming under question.
James I's grandfather, Robert II, has married twice. The awkward circumstances of the first marriage, from which James was descended, led to it being disputed. Conflict broke out between the descendants of the first marriage and the unquestionably legitimate descendants of the second marriage over who should be on the Scottish throne. Matters came to a head in February, 1437, when James was assassinated by a group of Scots led by Sir Robert Graham while staying at the Friars Preachers Monastery in Perth.
A wave of executions followed in March, 1437 of those who were part of the plot. Amongst those executed by hanging, drawing and quartering were James' uncle, Walter, Earl of Atholl, and his grandson, Robert, Master of Atholl (both of whom were descended from Robert II's second marriage).
Preceded by:
Robert III List of British monarchs Succeeded by:
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FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2021, file photo, Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. Former President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak. (Greg Lovett/The Palm Beach Post via AP)
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club partially closes due to COVID outbreak
The former U.S. president moved to Mar-a-Lago after leaving Washington in January,
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Former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, has been partially closed after staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
That’s according to several people, including one familiar with club operations, who said Mar-a-Lago had “partially closed” a section of the club and quarantined some of its workers “out of an abundance of caution.” The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the situation by name.
An email sent to members said that service had been temporarily suspended in the club’s dining room and at its beach club because some staff members had recently tested positive. It said the club had undertaken “all appropriate response measures,” including sanitizing affected areas,” and that banquet and event services remain open.
“The health and safety of our members and staff is our highest priority,” it read.
The Florida Department of Health did not immediately respond to a phone call and email.
Trump moved to Mar-a-Lago after leaving Washington in January, and has spent the weeks since then laying low, golfing, dining with friends, meeting with Republican party leaders and plotting his political future as he considers running again in 2024.
Trump was hospitalized with COVID-19 last fall and has since been vaccinated against the virus.
Mar-a-Lago was the site of his first known exposure more than a year ago. A senior Brazilian official tested positive last year after spending time at Mar-a-Lago, where he posed for a photo next to Trump and attended a family birthday party.
The Trump White House was hit with several subsequent outbreaks after it flouted virus precautions by resisting mask-wearing and continuing to hold large events.
The club in Palm Beach has been a flurry of activity in recent weeks, hosting events and fundraisers, including one to benefit rescue dogs. Trump unexpectedly dropped by the event last week.
In January, Palm Beach County issued a warning to Mar-a-Lago’s management after a New Year’s Eve party that violated an ordinance requiring employees and guests to wear masks. Video of the party posted online by Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., showed that few of the 500 guests wore masks as they crowded the dance floor while rapper Vanilla Ice, Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love and singer Taylor Dayne performed. The club was told future violations would result in fines of $15,000.


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The King's Fund submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic
Elective waiting lists were growing and performance targets being routinely missed prior to the start of the Covid-19pandemic. Since then, the situation has significantly deteriorated.
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Health and Care Bill: Public Bill Committee submission from The King's Fund
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26 February 2021
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13 January 2021
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11 October 2010
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Backpacking tents are for people who like to pack all their camping gearing in a rucksack and set off into the hills for a wild camping experience. A backpacking tent will also suit people who enjoy walking tour holidays or who walk between campsites on holiday. This is very different from car-to-campsite camping, where weight and size of tent matter much less. There are three basic factors to decide when choosing a backpacking tent:
Price
Weight
Space.
Other factors play a role in the choice of your tent, such as:
What will the weather be like ie warm European summer or unpredictable Scottish mountains
Design and layout
Number of features.
So you will need to consider these variables:
In general terms, for a lightweight and high quality tent the price will go up.
You can save weight by cutting the space of a tent.
You can save money by buying a lower quality tent that will be fine for mild conditions but might not withstand high winds of torrential rain.
More features, such as internal pockets and built-in groundsheet, will bring greater levels of satisfaction when camping but every feature will usually add to the price.
How the weight is reduced for tents
To create a lighter tent it stands to reason that cutting fabric and pole sizes will reduce weight. This means tat backpacking tents will often feel snug. If you are two big adults hoping to share a two-man tent you should think about how cosy you like to be (!) and whether a three-man tent might make more sense. Remember you will also need to stow your rucksacks and kit somewhere in the tent while you sleep.
The right weight for a backpacking tent
As a guide a backpacking tent should weigh no more than 3kg per person, and less is much better. But less weight often means less room inside the tent and can mean a compromise on quality. Less weight can also mean a higher price tag. So you need to balance weight, quality and comfort in terms of space and price. Good quality backpacking solo tents range between 1kg and 2kg, while two-man tents can weigh up to 5kg. To find out how much this actually weighs head along to an outdoors store and pick up a tent pack that weighs 5kg. Then imagine carrying this yourself in a rucksack with all your other camping kit and clothing. If there are two of you camping you can split the tent in half for carrying so someone takes the poles and pegs and the other person carries the tent fabric. Remember that the longer you carry a heavy item on your back the heavier it starts to feel. less is definitely more but you generally need to pay for that premium.
The tent in your rucksack
Some tents are compressed into a small and neat package for easier packing into backpacks. This is a really useful asset if you are hoping to keep your rucksack to a manageable size and weight when on a walking-camping holiday.
The price for a backpacking tent
[caption id="attachment_8651" align="alignleft" width="204"] Lightweight backpacking tent[/caption] Prices range hugely and will vary between brands let along quality. The more robust a tent the higher the price (as a rule), so a four-season tent will cost more than a two-season tent. You can also expect different designs of tents, for example geodesic and classic A-line, to be on a scale of prices, while extra features such as internal groundsheets, inner pockets and vents will add to the cost. Expect to pay between £150 and £650 (and upwards) for a one or two-man backpacking tent.
Choosing the right “season” of tent
If you are backpack camping in warm weather on the Continent you will be fine with a two or three-season tent. These are meant for milder conditions. They are still rain and wind-proof but will not be as robust as a four-season tent. Of course, a more robust tent will also cost more. And, naturally, the feather-light weights of summer tents will be very appealing for backpackers but will they keep out the cold, wind and rain if you happen to come across such weather? In general, it’s sensible to buy a tent that is equipped to handle the worst conditions you expect to encounter.
Backpacking tent features to think about
The tent doorway can make a big difference to your camping experience. One single door at one tent end will be a lot more confining – especially if it’s a two-man tent – than a double door at each end. A porch is very useful for stowing rucksacks and kit and cooking. Two-way zips are useful when trying to get in and out of a tent A hanging feature for attaching your torch as an internal light can be a bonus.
The tent set-up
These days most modern tents are fairly easy to put up. The most popular and easy to erect is a freestanding design. This design allows you to insert poles to (usually) colour-coded pole sleeves and once the tent has taken shape you then peg it down and, lastly, sort the guy lines. As a general rule, the more pole sections a tent includes, the more complex its setup will be but once you have erected one tent style once you will usually find it is much simpler the next time. It becomes almost instinctive! A top tip is to practise putting up the tent at home in the back garden before heading on holiday.
Tent shape and comfort
There are all kinds of tent designs to choose from including the more rounded geodesic and dome, the classic A-frame and also tunnel-shaped tents. Again you will be balancing weight and shape with comfort while camping. Most tents will have a similar ground area but if you take a closer look at the design you’ll find that each design offers a different “air” space. So the more rounded your tent design then generally it will have better head space and room-to-move. Likewise, sloping walls on an A-frame tent will reduce sit-up space but these tents will be among the lightest and easiest to erect. You need to think about how you camp. Do you spend most of your time in the tent lying down and asleep or will the tent need to be a living area, too? If you are tall then check what the length and sit-up height of the tent is before buying it.
Packing away the tent
You might not think this is important – until you come to do it! Some tent bags seem to defy possibilities and require try after try to repack the tent. If you are in a rush, sleep foggy or packing the tent in rain this will become all the more frustrating. A tent that comes with a roomier bag, which can be compressed with straps once the tent and poles etc are inside will save your stress levels!
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There’s certainly no shortage of solutions when it comes to syncing files between two devices. While Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive may not give you official Linux clients, NextCloud and others do. But maybe you don’t trust a big corporation to store your files. Or, maybe, you want more security than NextCloud offers. With all the components that go into building something like NextCloud, chances are it has more undiscovered security holes than simpler solutions.
Why Use SSHFS?
From the end-user perspective, this is very easy to use, clean and simple. It’s also incredibly secure since it relies on the battle-hardened and proven OpenSSH server. Encryption is also top notch, so you can rest assured that no one can steal your files while they are in transit. A correctly configured up-to-date server that only listens for SSH connections is usually impossible to crack for all but the most skilled attackers (think NSA, security specialists, etc.). And they probably don’t want your files.
Why You Wouldn’t Want to Use SSHFS
If you want the best possible transfer speed, you might want to use other solutions such as NFS. SSHFS is not the slowest if your Internet connection is of high quality, but it’s not the fastest either. And if you want to transfer directories that contain hundreds of small files, it becomes horrible. Also, if you want to fine-tune file sharing settings, based on individual users or other factors, you might want to use other software.
To summarize, if all you need is an easy, secure way to synchronize a remote directory with a local one and aren’t in a huge hurry, you will probably be satisfied with this solution.
Install SSHFS
On Arch Linux based installations, use this command:
sudo pacman -S sshfs
If you’re on a Fedora-based distro, use:
sudo dnf install sshfs
On Debian, Ubuntu and family, use:
sudo apt install sshfs
For those of you that use OpenSUSE, enter this command:
sudo zypper install sshfs
Server Configuration
If you rent a server or VPS, the OpenSSH server daemon is already configured. Follow the steps recommended by your cloud service provider to configure a regular user (non-root). Some let you do this directly from their web control panel and even let you import the public key to allow SSH access. In this case, generate the key pairs locally, with the ssh-keygen command. After, import the public key from “/home/your_username/.ssh/id_rsa.pub.”
If the cloud provider doesn’t offer a tool to easily import SSH public keys, do it manually. At the very least, disallow root login and disable password logins. Use SSH keys exclusively instead: they are impossible to brute-force, as is the case with passwords.
If you want to sync files between two computers at home, just treat one as the server (install openssh-server package and configure) and the other one as the client. The same steps apply.
Mount a Remote Directory Locally with SSHFS
First, create a directory that will be synced with the remote side.
mkdir $HOME/sshfs
Next, mount the remote directory locally through SSHFS. Replace “user” with the actual username created on your server and “203.0.113.1” with the actual IP address of your remote instance.
sshfs user@203.0.113.1:/home/user $HOME/sshfs
Of course, if you don’t want to sync the entire home directory of the user on the server side, just replace “/home/user” with “/home/user/some_other_directory” after you create it on the server.
When you want to unmount, use this command:
cd && fusermount -u $HOME/sshfs
Conclusion
If you want a directory to permanently sync to the remote side, add a command like sshfs user@203.0.113.1:/home/user $HOME/sshfs in your autostart manager. Each graphical manager has a different autostart configuration manager, so consult your desktop environment help manual(s). Some sources recommend adding an entry to “/etc/fstab,” but we advise you to avoid that, as failure to mount the directory may result in your system failing to boot entirely.
Hopefully this covers all your needs. But, if it doesn’t, you can read about more command line options in the online SSHFS manual.
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Fell in love with computers when he was four years old. 27 years later, the passion is still burning, fueling constant learning. Spends most of his time in terminal windows and SSH sessions, managing Linux desktops and servers.
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PROTIP: You can speed up your sshfs connection by changing the cipher:
sshfs -C -o Ciphers=aes128-gcm@openssh.com
sshfs -C -o Ciphers=chacha20-poly1305@openssh.com
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Meatloaf may be a staple in American cuisine today, but the hearty dish is very much a part of other food cultures as well. According to Twisted Food, meatloaf has quite the history across Europe, spanning from Ancient Rome to Germany, and finally making its way to North America in the 17th century. Even then, meatloaf didn't really become popular until the Great Depression, when families needed to find nourishing ways to stretch their food budgets. From there, meatloaf has endured the test of time, and it is presently one of the most beloved and classic American dishes.
Recipe developer and nutritionist Hayley MacLean draws upon these classic flavors with her traditional meatloaf recipe. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it yields a simple, no-frills, flavorful meatloaf that will please the whole family. Moreover, MacLean offers up signature tips on how to make the most out of your meatloaf, which makes this recipe a real keeper.
Gather the ingredients to make traditional meatloaf
Hayley MacLean/Mashed
The ingredients for a good meatloaf are easy to find. Your main ingredients are lean ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, and a couple of large eggs. To add flavor to the meatloaf, you'll need yellow onion and garlic. Additionally, you'll want to prepare some ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, salt, pepper, brown sugar, as well as red wine vinegar.
As for ingredient swaps, MacLean notes that you can switch out ground beef for a different kind of meat. "You can definitely swap the beef out for your choice of substitute in this recipe," she explains. "Any ground meat or meat substitute will work great. Making this with turkey is a great lighter, heart-healthy option, for instance!" She also notes that you can use Italian breadcrumbs instead of panko, or even make your own by drying out a piece of bread and then blending it into a sand-like texture.
Combine all of the meatloaf ingredients in a bowl
Hayley MacLean/Mashed
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 F. Then, in a large bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, ½ cup or of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix together with clean hands until fully combined. "In order to make a loaf that stays together well, it is important to mix it thoroughly, so all the ingredients can really come together and bind well," MacLean explains of how crucial this step is. "Under-mixed meatloaf can tend to fall apart easily."
Press the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan and bake
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Once you're happy with your meat mixture, lay the seasoned ground meat into a greased loaf pan, and press it all in so you have an even layer. Pop the meatloaf into the oven and allow it to cook for 45 minutes. As that's baking, you can make your tangy, slightly-sweet topping. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ketchup along with the brown sugar and red wine vinegar. Whisk these ingredients until a cohesive sauce forms. Now, you just have to wait for your meatloaf to finish its initial round of baking!
Add the ketchup topping and then finish baking the meatloaf
Hayley MacLean/Mashed
After your meatloaf finishes baking for the initial 45 minutes, remove it from the oven and then crank the heat up to 400 F. Carefully spread the ketchup mixture across the top of the meatloaf, and then pop it back into the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes. You'll know that the meatloaf is done once the internal temperature reaches 160 F. At this point, let your traditional meatloaf cool for 10 minutes, and then you're ready to slice it up and enjoy your hearty helping of this classic American dish!
Traditional Meatloaf Recipe
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Recipe developer and nutritionist Hayley MacLean draws upon classic flavors with her traditional meatloaf recipe.
Prep Time
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minutes
Cook Time
55
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 65 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup ketchup, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, ½ cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix together with clean hands, until fully combined.
Place the meatloaf mixture into a greased loaf pan. Press to form an even layer. Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes.
While the meatloaf is baking, make the topping by whisking together the remaining ¼ cup ketchup, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar.
When the baking time is up, remove the meatloaf from the oven and increase the temperature to 400 F.
Spread the ketchup topping over the meatloaf and return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the inside temperature reaches 160 F. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories per Serving 393
Total Fat 24.6 g
Saturated Fat 9.1 g
Trans Fat 1.3 g
Cholesterol 142.5 mg
Total Carbohydrates 19.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g
Total Sugars 10.7 g
Sodium 456.1 mg
Protein 23.0 g
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


A recent study shows that certain DNA traits makes hormonal contraception less effective in some women.
By Anna Bonet
15/03/2019
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Your genes might influence how effective your birth control is, according to a new study published in the Obstetrics & Gynecology journal this week. In the first research of its kind, scientists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine found that some women carry DNA that could render hormonal contraception less reliable than it is for others.
The fact that people respond to other types of medication differently led the researches to look into whether this could be true for birth control too. They tested the levels of etonogestrel in 350 women with the implant, and found those who had a particular gene variant had a 23 per cent lower concentration of the birth control hormone circulating.
Scientists found that some women carry DNA that could render hormonal contraception less reliable.
'When a woman says she got pregnant while on birth control the assumption was always that it was somehow her fault,' said Dr Aaron Lazorwitz, lead author of the study. 'These findings show that we should listen to our patients and consider if there is something in their genes that caused this.'
Although this is a preliminary study, it marks an important step towards medical professionals finding new ways to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy.
This marks an important step towards finding new ways to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy.
'Missing a pill can sometimes, for some women, be a big deal,' Lazorwitz went on to say. 'Genetics could play a big role. Some women miss a pill and are fine, some miss a pill and get pregnant.'
However, this initial study should not put women off using hormonal birth control such as the implant and the contraceptive pill, as failure rates are still very low.
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As outlined by Netdoctor's resident pharmacist Rita Ghelani, many contraceptives are available for free in the UK from the NHS and can be divided into the following groups:
🔹 Long acting reversible contraceptives: these need to be administered less than once a month and include implants, injections, IUS and IUD.
🔹 Barrier contraceptives: these are designed to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg, and include condoms and diaphragm.
🔹 Oral hormonal contraceptives: there are two types of oral contraceptives, the combined hormonal pill and the progestogen only pill.
🔹 Sterilisation: this is a permanent contraceptive method and includes a vasectomy for men and a laparoscopy for women.
Sexual health resources
For further advice and information on choosing the right contraceptive for you, try one of the following:
Ask your GP for advice.
Find a sexual health clinic near you.
Find contraceptive services near you.
Use the FPA my contraceptive tool.
Call the National Sexual Health Line: 0300 123 7123.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 28 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,603 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
State health officials also added 13,448 new vaccinations to the state’s total.
In addition, state health officials have updated the December 30 Weekly Report to correct a reporting error.
Vaccinations in Oregon
Yesterday, 13,448 new doses were added to the state immunization registry. Of this total, 8,768 vaccine doses were administered on January 8th and 4,680 were administered on previous days (but entered into the state registry by providers on January 8th). As of yesterday, vaccination sites had administered 34 percent of Oregon’s current allocation of vaccine doses.
Oregon’s cumulative total is now 88,362 first and second doses administered. All vaccinations occurred at Oregon hospitals, long-term care facilities, emergency medical service (EMS) agencies, urgent care facilities and Local Public Health Authorities (LPHAs).
These data are preliminary and subject to change. OHA’s dashboards provide regularly updated vaccination data, however the dashboard will not be updated today.
COVID-19 hospitalizations
The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 421, which is 30 fewer than yesterday. There are 81 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is seven fewer than yesterday.
The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.
More information about hospital capacity can be found here.
Cases and deaths
Oregon Health Authority reported 1,643 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total to 124,476. The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties: Baker (4), Benton (37), Clackamas (125), Clatsop (5), Columbia (25), Coos (12), Crook (18), Curry (3), Deschutes (80), Douglas (20), Harney (6), Hood River (12), Jackson (121), Jefferson (8), Josephine (54), Klamath (35), Lake (1), Lane (101), Lincoln (13), Linn (49), Malheur (23), Marion (106), Morrow (14), Multnomah (369), Polk (38), Sherman (1), Tillamook (7), Umatilla (91), Union (15), Wallowa (2), Wasco (17), Washington (175), Yamhill (56).
Oregon’s 1576th COVID-19 death is a 100-year-old woman in Benton County who tested positive on December 14 and died on January 7 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1577th COVID-19 death is a 84-year-old man in Clackamas County who tested positive on December 21 and died on January 8 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1578th COVID-19 death is a 82-year-old man in Clackamas County who tested positive on December 21 and died on January 7 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1579th COVID-19 death is a 89-year-old man in Deschutes County who tested positive on January 5 and died on January 6 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1580th COVID-19 death is a 78-year-old man in Deschutes County who tested positive on December 31 and died on January 5 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1581st COVID-19 death is a 80-year-old man in Deschutes County who tested positive on December 28 and died on January 6 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1582nd COVID-19 death is a 89-year-old man in Jackson County who tested positive on December 11 and died on December 17 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1583rd COVID-19 death is a 92-year-old woman in Jackson County who died on December 26 at her residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1584th COVID-19 death is a 91-year-old woman in Jackson County who died on January 1 at her residence. The death certificate listed COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 as a cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1585th COVID-19 death is a 98-year-old woman in Klamath County who tested positive on December 28 and died on January 3 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1586th COVID-19 death is a 89-year-old woman in Klamath County who tested positive on December 28 and died on January 2 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1587th COVID-19 death is a 93-year-old woman in Klamath County who tested positive on December 22 and died on December 31 at Sky Lakes Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 1588th COVID-19 death is a 88-year-old man in Klamath County who tested positive on December 17 and died on December 24 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1589th COVID-19 death is a 95-year-old man in Klamath County who tested positive on December 12 and died on December 25 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1590th COVID-19 death is a 70-year-old man in Marion County who tested positive on December 13 and died on January 8 at Salem Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1591st COVID-19 death is a 85-year-old woman in Marion County who tested positive on November 27 and died on December 15 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1592nd COVID-19 death is a 80-year-old woman in Marion County who tested positive on December 30 and died on January 7 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1593rd COVID-19 death is a 84-year-old man in Morrow County who tested positive on January 4 and died on January 6 at Good Shepherd Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 1594th COVID-19 death is a 79-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on November 28 and died on December 24 at Providence Portland Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1595th COVID-19 death is a 88-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on December 7 and died on January 5 at Providence Portland Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1596th COVID-19 death is a 86-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on December 17 and died on January 3; location of death is being confirmed. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1597th COVID-19 death is a 95-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on December 17 and died on December 30 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1598th COVID-19 death is a 89-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on December 16 and died on January 5; location of death is being confirmed. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1599th COVID-19 death is a 68-year-old man in Polk County who tested positive on December 28 and died on January 7 at Salem Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1600th COVID-19 death is a 95-year-old woman in Washington County who tested positive on December 31 and died on January 1 at her residence. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 1601st COVID-19 death is a 84-year-old woman in Washington County who tested positive on December 27 and died on December 27. Location of death and presence of underlying conditions are being confirmed.
Oregon’s 1602nd COVID-19 death is a 85-year-old woman in Washington County who tested positive on December 27 and died on January 8 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 1603rd COVID-19 death is a 96-year-old woman in Washington County who tested positive on December 28 and died on January 7 at her residence. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
County
Cases1
Total deaths2
Baker
512
5
Benton
1,541
12
Clackamas
10,996
119
Clatsop
620
3
Columbia
943
16
Coos
875
13
Crook
530
8
Curry
305
3
Deschutes
4,489
27
Douglas
1,542
42
Gilliam
45
1
Grant
174
1
Harney
156
3
Hood River
894
20
Jackson
6,486
80
Jefferson
1,592
20
Josephine
1,470
28
Klamath
2,218
26
Lake
219
4
Lane
7,618
96
Lincoln
947
17
Linn
2,921
36
Malheur
3,040
51
Marion
15,211
223
Morrow
881
9
Multnomah
26,912
410
Polk
2,231
34
Sherman
48
0
Tillamook
354
2
Umatilla
6,270
60
Union
1,049
16
Wallowa
88
3
Wasco
987
22
Washington
17,326
155
Wheeler
17
1
Yamhill
2,969
37
Total
124,476
1603
1This includes cases confirmed by diagnostic testing and presumptive cases. Presumptive cases are those without a positive diagnostic test who present COVID-19-like symptoms and had close contact with a confirmed case. County of residence for cases may change as new information becomes available. If changes occur, we will update our counts accordingly.
2For additional details on individuals who have died from COVID-19 in Oregon, please refer to our press releases


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By Terri Daxon | daxoncomm@earthlink.net | Terri's Town
PUBLISHED: August 12, 2021 at 11:15 a.m. | UPDATED: August 12, 2021 at 11:15 a.m.
The last week of July included two fun fundraisers. One was for the Brea Senior Center and the other for Brea Olinda High School’s golf programs.
We’ll start with the first event, “Support Our Seniors,” held on July 25 at City Hall Park. Organized by Stacey Legendre, owner of Strait Up Barber Shop along with Joel Thompson and Tony Chacon, it featured a car show, cornhole tournament, live entertainment and a barbecue.
According to Legendre, it drew about 350 people who enjoyed tunes from the White Feather Band while they admired the 50 classic cars on display, ate the barbecue meals and shaved ice treats, bought raffle tickets and had a great time. And no one was thirsty because VFW sold water and the Brea Lions sold beer.
It was a real community effort and all for the Brea Senior Center.
Strait Up sold its T-shirts for $20 and $10 per shirt goes to the senior center.
“If you come in the shop wearing the T-shirt, your first haircut is free,” said Legendre, who added that 100 shirts were sold. Good deal for the guys, and the senior center.
The cornhole tournament had eight teams of two and won by Chris Lopez and Steve Garcia who won $150, and the same amount goes to the senior center.
There was a large assortment of drawing prizes, all donated by various companies, everything from a big-screen TV, Nike sunglasses, Oakley backpacks and a skateboard to a cool miniature truck filled with a hefty assortment of gift cards that was won by Tom Donini, who was also the event’s DJ.
The proceeds from the event will go for a new projector, Legendre said via email, adding that any leftover funds will go toward paying the one-year fee for a fitness instructor whose classes will be free for the seniors.
The fundraising continued on July 30 when the Brea Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda. According to Chamber CEO/President Heidi Gallegos, 120 golfers vied for first place and the Mayor’s Cup, won by the Brittain Insurance team. The tournament had two major sponsors: Manley-Fanticola Holdings LLC, and Kesco Logistics plus several other sponsors.
The Mayor’s Cup trophy will have the Brittain Insurance added to it, and you can bet it will proudly display the trophy in its office until the Chamber’s 2022 Golf Tournament.
Chamber Golf Committee member Scott Hupp said they expected about 80 golfers and were very pleased with 120. And so were the Brea Olinda High School golf teams.
The boys and girls golf teams will benefit from the net proceeds from the golf tournament. The Chamber has done this for several years, Gallegos said.
Golf Coach Nancy Smith’s teams volunteered at the tournament.
“The funds we get are used for course fees during the season, practice rounds in the off season, range balls and tournament fees,’” Smith said. She said they also partner with the Brea Education Foundation, which also had a recent golf tournament benefiting the two golf teams.
Supporting our seniors’ and youths’ activities is important and can be fun too.
Terri Daxon is a freelance writer and the owner of Daxon Marketing Communications. She gives her perspective on Brea issues twice a month. Contact her at daxoncomm@gmail.com.
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New FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill believes Dublin could host games at the 2030 World Cup as part of a joint bid with the UK.
He says the Republic of Ireland is considering being part of a "credible" bid alongside the home nations.
"I think it's absolutely credible," Hill said of the possibility of five countries sharing the staging.
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"I think the decision to have a joint approach is the right decision. Because we know that the English FA has already had two attempts to host the World Cup since it last did in 1966.
"So I think it needed to change the narrative slightly, and I think, incorporating the other home nations and, in particular, incorporating the FAI into the proposed approach, I think is very sensible.
"I think that will fall well within both UEFA, and within UEFA federations and I think also within FIFA.
"What we will have to do is if the bid moves forward is to is to put our best foot forward but I do think that the combination of first class and world class stadia actually that you have from within the within the five associations, plus obvious depth and knowledge across all five as to how to safely host matches, which is going to be a dynamic given everything that we've seen in relation to Covid.
Hill added that he remains confident that the Aviva Stadium will host four games at this summer's European Championships.
“UEFA wants to see fans in all 12 of the stadia and all 12 of the cities and we are planning on the basis that we will have fans in the Aviva Stadium. That is the current situation and that is the plan.
“It’s fair to say UEFA are pushing forward because of the timetables involved. They have real people who bought real tickets for matches and who bought transport and hotels.
“At some point they need to take decisions in relation to the structure of the tournament. What they would like to see, as we all would, is as many people as possible in the grounds to watch the Euro finals play out."
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With OTA's underway, what are the most important position battles you should be paying attention to this season?
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May 24, 2019
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#5: Running Back – Adrian Peterson VS Derrius Guice
#4: Wide Receiver – Doctson/Richardson VS Harmon/McLaurin
#3: Left Guard: Ereck Flowers VS Wes Martin
#2: Linebacker: Dion Hamilton VS Foster VS Harvey-Clemons VS Holcomb VS Bostic
#1: Quarterback: Haskins vs Keenum
#5: Running Back – Adrian Peterson VS Derrius Guice
This battle is one that most teams should envy. Instead of having open competition because the Redskins don’t have someone to rely on to hold down the position, they have an embarrassment of riches.
Last season the Redskins went into the season under the impression Derrius Guice was the savior of the run game. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL in the first preseason game. Enter Adrian “AD” Peterson. AD was signed not long after. After some speculation as to if he was even capable enough to still play professional football. Boy did he exceed expectations.
Peterson came in and shocked the world, starting with a week one performance of over 150 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. Peterson finished the season with over 1,200 scrimmage yards and 8 touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference. The lone bright spot for a disappointing offense.
Following his efforts this season, the Redskins signed AP to a one year deal that had an additional team option. Even though they have Guice waiting to return. With news of Derrius Guice being a full go for training camp, it will be interesting\ to see which running back ends the season with the most carries.
Winner: Derrius Guice
#4: Wide Receiver – Doctson/Richardson VS Harmon/McLaurin
Everyone knew that the Redskins needed to upgrade their receiving corps. They lacked a true number one, and have had to deal with injuries to the starters and the depth. They chose to draft two receivers. The first, Terry McLaurin, was selected in the third round. McLaurin projects pretty close to Paul Richardson. The second, Kelvin Harmon, projects close to Josh Doctson.
It will be fun to see if these rookies can push the underperforming vets to either play better or give up their starting spot. Josh Doctson playing in a contract year, and Paul Richardson trying to justify the big contract the Redskins gave him last offseason.
McLaurin and Harmon are the future of the position, but it will take time for them to adjust. I wouldn’t be surprised if they took over throughout to season if Doctson or Richardson underperforms. However, for now, the vets should win out.
Winners: Doctson and Richardson
#3: Left Guard: Ereck Flowers VS Wes Martin
Left guard has been the offenses weakest link for years. The Redskins went out and signed former top 10 pick Ereck Flowers, who has played tackle for the entirety of his career and plan to move him to guard. They also drafted Wes Martin in the 4th round, and they really like him. Both players have an adjustment to make. Flowers with his transition to guard, and Martin with his transition to the NFL.
Flowers was once a highly coveted prospect, and there was a time when the Redskins considered taking him over, Brandon Scherff. They’ve since been very happy with the outcome of their choice. Flowers always had great measurables but lacked quick feet and a good pass set. The Giants knew this and still selected him with the 9th overall pick and plugged him in as a day one left tackle. This may have stunted Flowers growth and he’ll likely never develop into the franchise left tackle they hoped he could. However, a change to guard could benefit him. He has great size and strength and will be working with one of the leagues premier offensive line coaches.
Wes Martin was very productive in college, giving up only two sacks in over 700 pass block attempts. He’s “country strong” and fits what the Redskins like to do with their guards. A guy that can get a hat on a hat and move a defender and also has a fluid pass set. The winner of camp won’t be given the starter for the entire season. I expect this position to be up for grabs every week.
Winner: Flowers
#2: Linebacker: Dion Hamilton VS Foster VS Harvey-Clemons VS Holcomb VS Bostic
The Redskins thought they were set at linebacker with Reuben Foster being cleared from suspension. They were wrong. Foster tore his ACL in the first day of camp and now the linebackers are back to square one.
Each player brings a separate skill set. Shaun Dion-Hamilton (SDH) is probably the most talented of the bunch and is my guess to be the locked in starter. However, he has a history of major injuries so he has to stay healthy if this unit wants a chance to be successful.
Mason Foster probably also has the best chance to start next to SDH. He’s a long term starter and strong against the run. Unfortunately, he’s a bad athlete and it shows in pass coverage. He simply doesn’t have the ability to keep up with tight ends and running backs.
Josh Harvey-Clemons (JHC) is someone I’ve been a fan of since being drafted. He’s a converted safety, which means he has great athletic ability for a linebacker. He’s natural in pass coverage and has put on weight this offseason in order to do better in between the tackles. I wouldn’t be surprised if Foster plays run downs and they bring in JHC in sub packages.
Cole Holcomb is likely to be a special teams player while he adjusts to the NFL. He may see some playing time if injuries occur, but I don’t expect him to beat out anyone. Jon Bostic was brought in for depth and I’m not sure he makes the team.
Winner: SDH and Foster
#1: Quarterback: Haskins vs Keenum
What else was gonna be number one? The journeyman vs the franchise. When its put like that it doesn’t sound like much of a battle does it? Case Keenum will be given every opportunity to start. However, I wonder if he can even compare. Dwayne Haskins was the 15th overall pick for a reason.
Keenum’s best chance at starting is to show why he’s been a starting QB. Learn the playbook and show a mastery of it. Prove you can keep the team afloat. He’s not gonna win by trying to out-throw Haskins. He can’t, physically. Show he’s a better decision maker, and therefore the better decision.
Haskins will play in 2019. The question is when. My educated guess has been week 6 @ Miami Dolphins. However reports are Haskins is really impressing so every day we get closer, I get closer to believing Haskins will start the season QB1.
Winner: Dwayne Haskins
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HERSHEY, Pa.— Social distancing and lockdowns may have reduced the spread of COVID-19, but researchers from Penn State College of Medicine also report those actions may have affected clinical researchers’ ability to finish trials. Study completion rates dropped worldwide between 13% and 23%, depending on the type of research sponsor and geographic location, between April and October 2020.
Researchers previously reported that more than 80% of clinical trials suspended between March 1 and April 26, 2020, noted the pandemic as their chief reason for halting activity. Patient enrollment in studies was lower in April 2020, compared to April 2019. Arthur Berg, associate professor of public health sciences, and Nour Hawila, a biostatistics doctoral candidate, investigated how these trends may have affected the completion of clinical trials.
The researchers examined more than 117,000 trials in the United States, Europe, Asia and other regions to study whether the pandemic affected clinical research. Their goal was to assess how the pandemic’s mitigation efforts and financial setbacks may have contributed to decreased clinical trial enrollment and completion.
“The pandemic has made it more difficult for researchers to recruit and follow up on patients in clinical trials,” said Hawila, a research assistant from the Department of Public Health Sciences. “This analysis revealed that the impact was substantial — particularly for trials funded by government, academic or medical entities.”
Hawila and Berg analyzed data from ClinicalTrials.gov, a website that contains information on the status of thousands of clinical trials in the U.S. Pre-COVID-19 enrollment and completion data was pulled from March 2017 to February 2020. The post-COVID-19 period was defined as April through October 2020.
According to researchers, the pandemic reduced the number of new interventional clinical trial submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov by about 10%. Completed trials were down 13% to 23%, depending on the sector and location of the trial source. Clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical, biotechnology and therapeutic companies were more likely to complete enrollment.
However, some regions fared better than others during the pandemic. Egypt experienced an increase in both submitted (69%) and completed (73%) clinical trials. Berg explained that the rise is likely in response to the country’s recent parliamentary bill governing medical research.
Berg and Hawila also noted that the pandemic caused a shift in research priorities — 472 (11%) of trials submitted during the post-COVID period were pandemic-related. The results were published in the journal Clinical and Translational Science.
“Clinical research response to the pandemic has been robust,” said Berg, a Penn State Cancer Institute researcher and biostatistics doctoral program director. “But the impact of the pandemic on other types of clinical trials will be felt for decades to come. However, as demonstrated in Egypt, timely governmental action may be able to make a difference in reversing the pandemic’s impact on research.”
This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Advancing Translational Science through Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (grant UL1 TR002014). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.


(UPDATED) Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says his order is a 'general instruction', so the NBI will not focus only on the PSG, which has admitted to administering vaccines illegally
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Wednesday, December 30, he ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe illegally obtained vaccines in the Philippines.
“I have already given instructions last Monday to NBI OIC (officer-in-charge) chief Eric Distor to immediately investigate the reported unauthorized distribution and administration of unregistered anti-COVID 19 vaccines, for possible violation of the FDA Act, the Consumer Act, and the Medical Practice Act, among others,” Guevarra said in a text message to reporters.
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For the importation, distribution, and administration of an unregulated vaccine, the FDA Act of 2009 imposes a penalty of imprisonment and stiff fines that could reach millions of pesos.
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Asked if the NBI will focus its probe against the PSG, Guevarra said no.
“This is a general instruction. [It is] not zeroing in on the PSG or on any particular incident of unauthorized vaccination,” Guevarra said.
He added later in a text message: “The general includes the particular.”
On Monday, January 4, Guevara ordered the NBI to submit an initial report to him within 10 days.
The justice secretary noted that while laws do not prohibit a person from freely receiving an unauthorized drug, criminal liability can be incurred if “he himself has caused its unlawful procurement or promotes its use by other people.”
Aside from the FDA Act, Guevarra said the NBI is looking into possible violations of the Medical Practice Act of 1959 which holds liable individuals who “knowingly or willfully administer an unregistered vaccine.”
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana earlier admitted that the vaccines were “smuggled”, but he argued that even if it violated laws, it was “justified.” – with a report from Sofia Tomacruz/Rappler.com
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Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype
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dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
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recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
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TAD; Transient acantholytic dermatosis; Persistent acantholytic dermatosis
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Grover's disease is a skin condition that causes the appearance of small, red spots. These spots usually develop on the chest or back, but may also form on other parts of the body. This condition frequently leads to intense itching, although it may cause no symptoms. Most cases last six to twelve months. Occasionally, this condition may persist for longer periods, or it may come and go over time.[1] The exact cause is unknown; however, a number of factors may cause or worsen the condition including heat and sweating. While there is no cure for Grover's disease, there may be ways to manage the condition, such as avoidance of factors that worsen symptoms, moisturizers, and topical corticosteroids.[2][3]
Cause
The cause of Grover's disease is not well understood. There are certain factors that are suspected to lead to the development of Grover's disease or worsen symptoms including:[2][3]
Heat and sweating
Sunlight
Exposure to ionizing radiation (example sun, microwaves, X-rays)
End-stage renal disease (kidney failure)
Prolonged bed rest
Organ transplantation
Some cases of Grover's disease have been associated with certain medications, including antiviral medications, such as ribavirin and biologic agents used for cancer therapy, such as anastrozole. Grover's disease has additionally been found in individuals who have other similar dermatological diseases, such as atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.[3]
Treatment
There is no cure for Grover's disease and treatment is usually based on a person's symptoms. Affected individuals are usually advised to avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sun exposure, as sweating and heat may induce more itchy spots. Initial treatment options include topical steroid creams such as hydrocortisone, anti-itch lotions containing menthol or camphor, and calcipotriol cream. For more severe cases, options include tetracycline, isotretinoin, antifungal pills such as itraconazole, PUVA phototherapy, and cortisone (steroid) injections. These treatments have important side effects and may not be necessary for mild cases.[1][2][3]
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These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
Where to Start
The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology provides information on Grover's disease.
DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
In-Depth Information
Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Grover's disease. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
Transient acantholytic dermatosis. DermNet New Zealand. February 2016; https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/transient-acantholytic-dermatosis/.
Zabawski EJ. Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis. Medscape Reference. March 31, 2016; https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1124347.
Riemann H, High WA. Grover's disease (transient and persistent acantholytic dermatosis). UpToDate. February 12, 2016; https://www.uptodate.com/contents/grovers-disease-transient-and-persistent-acantholytic-dermatosis.
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