July 21, 2022 Uncategorized

Edmund White on writing, incest, life and Larry Kramer

Thursday, November 8, 2007

What you are about to read is an American life as lived by renowned author Edmund White. His life has been a crossroads, the fulcrum of high-brow Classicism and low-brow Brett Easton Ellisism. It is not for the faint. He has been the toast of the literary elite in New York, London and Paris, befriending artistic luminaries such as Salman Rushdie and Sir Ian McKellen while writing about a family where he was jealous his sister was having sex with his father as he fought off his mother’s amorous pursuit.

The fact is, Edmund White exists. His life exists. To the casual reader, they may find it disquieting that someone like his father existed in 1950’s America and that White’s work is the progeny of his intimate effort to understand his own experience.

Wikinews reporter David Shankbone understood that an interview with Edmund White, who is professor of creative writing at Princeton University, who wrote the seminal biography of Jean Genet, and who no longer can keep track of how many sex partners he has encountered, meant nothing would be off limits. Nothing was. Late in the interview they were joined by his partner Michael Caroll, who discussed White’s enduring feud with influential writer and activist Larry Kramer.

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‘Each makes the other more difficult to recover from’: University of Sussex professor L. Alan Winters speaks to Wikinews on trade, COVID-19, Brexit

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Wikinews spoke with University of Sussex professor of economics L. Alan Winters regarding the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) in the 2016 Brexit referendum and the subsequent negotiations leading up to and following the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement of December, which he has researched extensively. In a call, a Wikinews correspondent spoke with Professor Winters about recent developments in UK trade policy to learn more about his observations.

Winters is professor of economics at the University of Sussex, as well as founding director and fellow of the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO). His career spans over 15 years, including as chief economist at the Department for International Development, director of the Development Research Group of the World Bank, CEO of the Migrating Out of Poverty Research Programme Consortium and advisor for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the World Trade Organization and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Three reports where Winters is listed as an author were used as reference during the interview: “COVID-19 will reinforce the Brexit shock”, “The Costs of Brexit” and “Taking stock of the new UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: governance, state subsidies and the level playing field”.

Winters was awarded the title “Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath”, styled C.B., on June 16, 2012 as part of the 2012 Birthday Honours.

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How To Run Cables For Your Surround Sound System}

How to Run Cables for your Surround Sound System

by

Andrew Dansby

Readers of this article, need to know this disclaimer. Some of the practices you encounter in this article pose some risk. Be careful when crawling in an attic or crawl space with sharp tools. Be wary of any spiders, rodents or any other creatures that may be lurking in these spaces. If there is any question of safety, then call a professional and let them do the work for you. There is always risk when working with tools especially if you are unfamiliar with their dangers.

You have your new surround sound system and have the cables ran across the floor and now have thrown bits of carpet across the wires so you do not trip over them, or perhaps you have run the cables along your baseboard and either stuffed it underneath the edge or stapled it across the baseboard. Now you wish you hadn’t and want a Professional installation. You can do the professional installation yourself with a few tips.

One of the most complicated parts and most labor intensive parts to installing a surround sound system is running cables from the speaker placements to the surround sound amplifier. With some tips presented on this article, perhaps this will become a little easier.

Know why a professional charges so much for the installation, it is hard work. It is not nice to crawl in an attic or basement or any crawl space. You will get dirty and sweaty and wish that you had paid someone at times. In the end, though it is satisfying and does save quite a bit of money.

The first thing you should do is to find where you want to place your speakers. There is no sense to running any cable without knowing exactly where you want the end point to be. Please see my article on surround sound speaker placement. Wire for the future, you may be installing wiring for a 5.1 surround sound, but what happens when you upgrade to a 6.1 or a 7.1 surround sound. Since you only want to do this chore once, make sure that you do it all and do not have to do it again down the road. Make sure and double check your speaker placement, same rule as measure twice and cut once. You want to be absolutely sure that you do this once and once only and not do double work, nothing is more frustrating.

The next step is to determine the best route for your run. For this you need to know your home, become familiar with your home and all of the crawl spaces, attic spaces. Know what types of walls you have and the insulation inside those walls, also make sure you know where your studs placed. Determine which route out of the ones you have available will be the easiest to work with. Knowing all the options that you have to run the cable will always make this task easier.

Gather your tools

Make sure that you have all of the tools that you may need to do the job. This can vary greatly from each cable run. Below is a list of commonly used tools.

Drill – I would suggest a cordless 18 volt fully charged drill. Make sure it is fully charged. Nothing is more frustrating than a drill dieing before the work is complete.

Drill Bits Quite a variety of drill bits out there to do a variety of jobs. Make sure that the bit is long enough to do the job, but not too long. Here are the most commonly used types.

Paddle A wide bit used for cutting holes in wood. The bit is flat squarish with a sharp tip tapering to a point.

Auger Bit has a screw tip followed by a wider drill cutting edge. Used for cutting through wood.

Twist drill a standard drill bit useful for drilling through wood. Not as wide as an auger bit or paddle bit, more useful for drilling smaller holes.

Extended flex bit A long twist drill bit with a variety of tips. Make sure to have one with a center hole, useful for attaching a pull string. They come in a variety of lengths from 3 to 7 feet long. Perhaps the most important bit for this type of work, everyone should have one.

Masonry bit Useful for drilling through concrete or stone.

There are many other types of drill bits, make sure to choose the ones that will do the job for you.

Pull string a variety of items can be used as a pull string, make sure that the pull string is strong enough to do the job. One of the most common types is a Polyolefin Pull Line, a strong pull string that usually comes by the bucket.

Fish Tape a steel ribbon or fiberglass enclosed in a round encasing. Fish tape is used to push up or down through a wall. They come in a variety of lengths.

Drop chain a length of chain, usually a hanging plant chain. Useful for dropping down drywall.

Drywall Saw a short saw useful for cutting drywall.

Pair of pliers Needle nose pliers for grabbing things you just can’t reach.

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Electrical Tape For taping the wire to pull string or to fish tape or drip chain.

Sonic Stud Finder Since you can’t look through walls, a stud finder will help you plot out where the cable can be pulled and the potential obstacles that will get in your way.

Pencil and good eraser So you can mark the studs and where you will be drilling.

Inductive Amplifier To check to see if there will be potential interference along the way.

Flashlight I prefer the type that can strap onto your head to keep your hands free.

Hammer Used to secure various fasteners.

Screw Driver Used to secure various fasteners.

Permanent Marker – To mark you cable with it’s location.

Level For mounting your speakers

A second person I know, not a tool. However, a second person comes in very useful, you can’t be in two places at once.

Gather your supplies.

Here is a quick list of supplies you need to gather for your cable.

Proper Speaker cables please refer to my article about speaker cables. Make sure that you have enough cable. I would suggest having a reel of cable for each run you perform. This saves an incredible amount of time and effort. Be sure to have a lot more cable than you need. The last thing you want is to be a foot too short on your cable.

Fasteners Anything used to secure the wire. Staples, wire loops, hooks etc. You do not want your wire hanging down in large loops.

Drywall or wood screws For attaching fasteners and for mounting speakers.

Drywall Anchors I prefer the Threaded Drywall Anchors for their strength.

Survey the cable runs

The single most important decision you will need to make is where you will route the cable. It is always best to route your cable to an unfinished portion of the house, unfinished attic, basement, crawl space, underneath the house. Try to avoid tearing up the drywall or beams in your home, try to keep the cable as concealed as possible. If there is not a unfinished portion or any place you can crawl to, then skip to the wire raceway section.

This means that you measure the length of cable you need as well as crawl in the attic or basement or any other crawl space that you need to. Make sure to survey the entire run of the cable so that there are no surprises. Check for pipes, electrical cables, lights, you do not want to route too close to any of these items. Pipes (hot water) can damage your cable. Electrical cables, light can place a hum or buzz on the wire (since a wire acts as an antenna). Be sure to never run a speaker cable side by side with an electrical cable, keep a foot or more distance. If you have to cross across an electrical cable, that is fine, keep at least 2 foot distance from florescence lights. Keep 1 foot distance from lights. Route your cable so that is out of the way, following the cross beams. If you want to do some preliminary work then hang wire fasteners along the route you want to take. This will make the wire installation go much easier.

It is always best to route your cable to an unfinished portion of the house, unfinished attic, basement, crawl space, underneath the house. If there is not a unfinished portion or any place you can crawl to, then skip to the wire raceway section.

Make sure you have enough length of cable to do the job. Please see my article about Speaker cables to help you choose which cable will be best for you. Since most speaker cables come on reels, I would suggest get a separate reel for each cable you want to pull, this will make your experience so much easier.

An inductive amplifier is used to pick up RF signals that your cable may inadvertently pick up. Speaker cable can act as an antenna and when combined with an amplifier will play this RF (radio interference) over your speakers. In the area you want to run the cable, scan with the inductive amplifier to hear if you have any hum or noise. In an optimum area, there should be no buzz or hum.

Since you do not know what is in your walls use a sonic stud finder and scan the wall from the speaker placement to either the top of the wall or to the floor.. Mark any studs that are in the way with a light pencil mark. Given the standard spacing using to frame most houses, expect to find most studs 16 or 24 inches from center. Scan the walls with your sonic stud finder horizontally marking your studs and then vertically, marking your studs. You will find a stud near the bottom at floor level and you will find a stud at the top of the wall.

Speakers should be mounted just above ear level when sitting down. Mark this vertical position with your pencil. Speakers should also be mounted in a standard surround sound configuration. Please see my article on surround sound speaker placement for this information.

Now you are ready to start running the cable.

Wire Fishing Prep

To prepare for your cable runs take your drywall saw and cut open a section of drywall about 1 to 2 inches square.

Check visually or place your finger into your cutout to check to see if you have insulation. If it is an inside wall you may or may not have insulation in the walls, if it is an outside wall you will have insulation (if you don’t you really need to).

Take your Extended flex bit and drill and carefully guide it up or down, depending on where you are going to run your wires to. Try to target the center of the stud, this is difficult at best, but after a couple of trials, you will start to get the hang of it. Drill slowly at first until you establish a guide hole, also you want to make sure that you do not drill through anything else other than the stud. Try to catch any misguided drilling early. Once you are sure you are on center stud and not drilling back through the drywall or the other side of the wall, you can increase the speed of the drill until you are through the stud. If there are other horizontal studs, continue drilling until you have gone through them all.

Once you have drilled through all of the studs and the drill bit is sticking through the attic or basement, STOP. Do not pull the bit back out. Now it is time to get a length of pull string, be generous. If you have a 6 foot drop, do not measure off 7 feet, measure 10 or 12 feet so that you have plenty to work with.

Make sure that a second person is available now.

Make a trip to the attic, basement or crawl space. Bring along some supplies. You’ll need your flashlight, electrical tape, pull string and pliers. Navigate your way carefully in the attic, basement and crawl spaces, be especially cautious for any creatures that may live in these spaces; spiders, rodents, centipedes are just a short list of what you might encounter. Try not to disturb them and they will not disturb you. Remember that this is an exercise in running cable not an extermination exercise.

Find the tip of the drill bit, making sure that you do not stab yourself with the sharp tip. There is usually a center hole in most Extended Flex Bits, carefully thread your pull string into this center hole and make a small knot. Use your electrical tape and tape around the tip of the drill bit and over the pull string and knot.

Signal to your second person to pull the drill bit back to themselves, they may have to rotate the drill bi to do so. Make sure there is plenty of clearance between the drill bit and yourself. **If you do not, there is a risk of injury or death**. Be EXTRA cautious. I cannot stress this enough, you do NOT want a drill bit to go through your arm, leg, eye, etc. If you are now worried, then call a professional to do this work or use wire raceway.

If you do inadvertently pull the bit back out, use a Drop Chain from above or a Fish Tape from above or below and carefully fish the empty space. The rule of thumb is, if it is a non insulated wall, use a drop chain, if it is a insulated wall, use a fish tape. Fishing a wall with a Fish Tape is a bit more of an art than a science and does take considerable practice. A drop chain however is simple enough, drop one end of the chain down the hollow space and let gravity take over, don’t let go of the other end of the chain, otherwise it will be lost. If the space is insulated, then you have to use your Fish Tape. It is best to avoid this all if possible and leave the drill bit in the wall and fish with it instead of using a fish tape.

Once the second person has pulled out the drill bit and the pull string, secure the pull string into the attic onto a cross beam with a secure knot. Have the person assisting you secure the pull string on his end as well, you do not want to accidentally pull out the pull string and have to start over again.

Continue to repeat this until all of your pull strings are in place. Do not forget that you need to drop all the wires down to the surround sound unit itself.

Fishing your Cable

If all goes well, you now have all of your pull strings in place and are ready to pull the wire into the attic, basement or crawl space. Attach one reel of speaker cable to each of the pull strings. Take the speaker wire and loop it back onto itself, secure the loop with electrical tape. Mark each cable with a permanent marker as to it’s location so there is no guessing, mark it in several places. Take the pull string and tie a knot through the speaker wire loop you just made, making two loops. Secure both loops by wrapping electrical tape around both loops. Repeat this for all wire drops.

Test each loop you have made by trying to pull them apart with some pressure. If it falls apart without too much pressure, you need to try a more secure loop. If it holds then you are ready to fish.

Have your assistant stay with the wire and pull string, their job is to make sure all pulls will go smoothly and not tangle or snag. Your job will be to climb again into the crawl space, basement or attic. This should be the last time. Bring your tools and wire fasteners with you, you’ll need your Flashlight, Electrical tape, pliers, hammer (if using nail in fasteners) or screwdriver (if you are using screw in wire fasteners).

Route your cable out of the way, so if you have to access the area again, you are not dealing with a spider web of wires. I suggest routing along cross beams, attaching the wires to each beam you have. Of course this all easier said than done and it will take quite a while to route all of your cables. Pull all of the cables to where your surround sound system will be. Take all of your cables and bind them together with electrical tape, making sure that one of the cable runs is 6 inches longer than the others. The reason for this is simple, you want to double over one cable and not 6 or 7 cables, this make fishing downwards (or upwards) much easier.

Loop the long speaker wire and attach it to itself. Tape it together. Take the pull string and tie a knot through the speaker wire loop you just made, making two loops. Secure both loops by wrapping electrical tape around both loops.

Test each loop you have made by trying to pull them apart with some pressure. If it falls apart without too much pressure, you need to try a more secure loop. If it holds then you are ready to fish.

Have your assistant pull the pull string and cable down (or up) until they have the cable in their hands.

Wiring your Surround Sound

The difficult work is now done, now it’s just a matter of wiring your surround sound and mounting your speakers.

Untape your wire and route behind your surround sound system. Identify each cable (using the markings you made earlier) and separate out the wires. Identify which wire you are going to use for positive (red) and negative (black). Cut approximately inch from the end to remove the insulation so that it is bare copper. Twist the strands of copper together so that it forms a tight ribbon of cable. Install each copper wire in its correct connector.. Do the same for your speakers.

Mounting your speakers

Thankfully, most speakers these days are light weight and can hand directly from the drywall. Use Threaded drywall anchors and screws if you have drywall. If your speakers are heavier then you may have to use mollies (expansion bolt) or toggle bolts to mount your speakers. Use a level.

UnRoutable Cables Wire Raceway

Of course there are always times that you are not able to access above or below the room you want to wire. However hope is not lost. You can still have a professional looking installation, you will just have to pay a bit more.

Wire Raceway is a product sold in many hardware stores, it is often found in electrical supplies. It’s a cable management system that is easy to install, usually peel and stick. They make straight raceways and angled raceways and couplers.

Before buying wire raceway plan your route and measure the length of raceway you need. If you have to make turns on the same wall, you need a 90 connector. If you have to join 2 pieces of wire raceway, then you need a coupler. If you need to join 2 pieces on adjacent walls you need an elbow. Make a list of the types of connectors and raceway that you need before going to the hardware store. I recommend using the plastic raceway, it is considerably easier to mount.

While at the hardware store, do not forget to buy a large level, this will help you with the installation.

Installation of wire raceway installation is very easy so I will only give a couple of tip to its installation.

1)Always use a level to install raceway.

2)Never place the raceway to the edge of a wall, allow at least inch so that you may snap on the front cover.

3)Plan your route before sticking the wire raceway

4)To secure raceway with more than the double stick adhesive on the back, drill a screw through the raceway.

5)Raceway is paintable, conceal it after installation

6)Raceway is easily cut using a hacksaw, make sure the cut is level.

Good luck and enjoy your newly wired surround sound system.

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July 19, 2022 Uncategorized

Gastric bypass surgery performed by remote control

Sunday, August 21, 2005

A robotic system at Stanford Medical Center was used to perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery successfully with a theoretically similar rate of complications to that seen in standard operations. However, as there were only 10 people in the experimental group (and another 10 in the control group), this is not a statistically significant sample.

If this surgical procedure is as successful in large-scale studies, it may lead the way for the use of robotic surgery in even more delicate procedures, such as heart surgery. Note that this is not a fully automated system, as a human doctor controls the operation via remote control. Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is a treatment for obesity.

There were concerns that doctors, in the future, might only be trained in the remote control procedure. Ronald G. Latimer, M.D., of Santa Barbara, CA, warned “The fact that surgeons may have to open the patient or might actually need to revert to standard laparoscopic techniques demands that this basic training be a requirement before a robot is purchased. Robots do malfunction, so a backup system is imperative. We should not be seduced to buy this instrument to train surgeons if they are not able to do the primary operations themselves.”

There are precedents for just such a problem occurring. A previous “new technology”, the electrocardiogram (ECG), has lead to a lack of basic education on the older technology, the stethoscope. As a result, many heart conditions now go undiagnosed, especially in children and others who rarely undergo an ECG procedure.

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Hungarian state-owned enterprise acquires Hirtenberger Defence Group

Thursday, November 7, 2019

On Monday, Hungarian daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet revealed a deal whereby, on October 29, Hungarian state-owned enterprise HDT Védelmi Ipari Kft. (HDT Limited) acquired Austrian mortar and shell manufacturer Hirtenberger Defence Group. Hirtenberger Defence Group also acknowledged the deal.

In the deal, Austrian, United Kingdom and New Zealand production sites are to be kept, with market sales expected to cover for the price in the long run. A government-guaranteed loan covered the costs, but the exact figure was kept secret.

The November 4 issue of Magyar Nemzet published an interview with Gáspár Maróth, the Hungarian Government commissioner responsible for defence, defence industries and coordinating defence modernization, in which the deal was announced. On the same day, the Hirtenberger Defence Group issued a corresponding press release.

While not naming any other bidders, Maróth said the Hungarian bid won after lengthy negotiations, out of mulitple competing offers. He said he expects no political turmoil between the neighboring Austria and Hungary over the sale. He also noted the acquisition fits into the Hungarian “outward investment” ((hu))Hungarian language: ?t?kekihelyezési strategy of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

The Austrian partner asked for the price to be kept secret, but the commissioner stated the purchase was financed by a loan, so it is not a burden on the state budget. With government resolution No. 1430/2019, the state issued an indemnity bond to cover for HDT’s 38.8 million euro loan, and daily Népszava covered the story with a headline pointing out that amount as the presumed price. The creditor Hungarian Development Bank is state-owned as well. Already-queued orders won’t leave idle capacity for some years, Maróth said, and paying back this loan seems realistic; unnamed industry experts called this dubious to Népszava, as the market is saturated and margins are thin, while noting this kind of equipment is needed by the Defence Forces.

The company structure remains unchanged and all sites continue to operate, but Hungarian engineers are to join the research and development team. Maróth pointed out it would have been much more costly and time-consuming to research mortar technology than to acquire it this way. He noted, “the army modernization does not just cover buying ‘hardware’ but technology transfer as well.” ((hu))Hungarian language: ?a hader? modernizációja a „vas” megvétele mellett a tudástranszferre is kiterjed.

Népszava noted the purchase appeared to circumvent the Ministry of Defence. HDT Limited was registered on August 6, 2019 and is under the aegis of Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc.

To modernize its military, in 2018, Hungary licensed Czech firearm technology and started assembling firearms in Kiskunfélegyháza, then agreed with Airbus to open a helicopter parts factory as a joint venture in Gyula.

US President Trump has called for NATO members to increase military spending. According to a March 14, 2019 NATO press release, Hungary spent an estimated 1.15% of its GDP on military expenditures in 2018; NATO guidelines call for 2%. Maróth noted the military had been “effectively disarmed” ((hu))Hungarian language: ?gyakorlatilag lefegyverzett by 2010, when Viktor Orbán regained the prime ministry of Hungary for his second term. Hungary launched a military development program dubbed “Zrínyi 2026” in 2017 to address structural and financial challenges faced by the Defence Force and to renew its equipment.

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July 18, 2022 Timber

Ipe Wood: Decking You Dont Have To Replace}

Ipe Wood: Decking You dont Have to Replace

by

Ronnie Tanner

When considering what wood to use for outdoor decking Ipe wood cannot be beat for its durability and cost. Ipe wood is an exotic hardwood found throughout South America that is incredibly resistant to rot, insect infestation and has amazing fire resistance as well. Pronounced ee-PAY, this incredible hardwood has several common names, which include Brazilian Walnut, Amapa and Cortez.

When the famous boardwalk in Atlantic City needed to be replaced, Ipe wood was chosen. It was also used for the boardwalk at the Treasure Island Resort in Las Vegas

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This wood is an extremely dense, tight-grained wood, which is the source of its longevity. When tested by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory it received its highest rating. This was based on Ipe wood left in the ground for 15 years without attack by termites. It is also resistant to mold and fungi. The wood can be expected to last 40+ years left untreated and an amazing 100+ years with a treatment of deck oil. Not only is it long lasting, it is a fraction of the cost of Teak.

When compared to more common woods used in outdoor projects, Ipe wood wins easily. Even against those woods long thought superior for out door use such as Cedar and Redwood. Studies done on recent Redwood use suggest that while Redwoods used at the beginning of the twentieth century did indeed offer excellent quality when used outdoors, that is not the case today. The reason for this is quite simple. Redwood used a century ago was taken from old growth forests and those no longer exist. The Redwood used today is produced from new growth trees and the heartwood of younger trees provides much less resistance to rot and insects than that of old trees. Irresponsible logging practices of the past century depleted all old growth Redwood except those trees protected in National Forests.

Use of Ipe wood is also an environmentally sound choice as well. Importers of Ipe wood to the United States usually purchase wood that is grown in managed forests that have been approved by the Forest Stewardship council. The practice of taking trees from managed forests means that sustainable forestry practices are in use, thus Ipe wood produces one of the renewable wood products in the world today. The use of Ipe instead of Teak or Mahogany leads to environmentally responsible forestry practices in sensitive rain forest environments.

One of the reasons Ipe wood is so new to the market for outdoor products is actually the same reason Ipe wood is also so durable. The wood is so incredibly dense that only recent technological machinery advances have made it possible to process the timber at an affordable price. Ipe wood must be drilled for fasteners and attachments; it is much too dense for the traditional hammer and nail techniques. This wood nearly 400% harder than teak and is one of the only woods that sinks in water!

When it comes to investing in your homes beauty and functionality, Ipe wood is a natural choice. Although it is more costly initially to install, the rewards by far outweigh the initial investment because once it is installed, Ipe wood is virtually maintenance free and will last a lifetime. Even pressure treated woods cannot boast the staying power of Ipe wood.

Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at Everlasting Hardwoods. He writes about

Ipe wood

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July 13, 2022 Uncategorized

Spanish smoking ban takes effect in bars and restaurants

Sunday, January 2, 2011

A ban on smoking in public places has gone into force in Spain today. Bars, restaurants, and nightclubs will now be smoke-free across the country.

The Spanish government had introduced voluntary regulations on smoking in 2006 which allowed for venues to ban smoking, but few chose to do so. The 2006 law also banned smoking at workplaces.

Spain now joins Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy in banning smoking in enclosed public places.

Leire Pajin, the Spanish health minister, said the law marked “a decisive step in the defence of the health of the Spanish people”, but some industry representatives have expressed concern that business will go down following the ban.

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July 11, 2022 Uncategorized

2007 ICC World Twenty20: India vs New Zealand

 Correction — May 14, 2021 The India bowling table incorrectly lists Irfan Pathan took six wickets, while in fact he had none to his name. 

Sunday, September 16, 2007

New Zealand have beaten India by ten runs in the Super 8 stage of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Black Caps lost opener Lou Vincent in the second over. Brendon McCullum (45) and Peter Fulton added 58 runs together to take New Zealand to 69-1, but four quick wickets fell and they were reduced to 91-5. Jacob Oram (35) and Craig McMillan (44) shared a 73 run partnership as New Zealand pushed towards 190. However four wickets fell in the last over, as Daniel Vettori was bowled by R P Singh and three other batsmen were run out.

India got off to a quick start chasing 191 to win. Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag had reached 76 runs in the sixth over when Sehwag was caught by Scott Styris for 40 runs. Daniel Vettori caught and bowled Robin Uthappa for a duck and had Gambhir caught behind for 51. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was run out for 24 as the Indian batsmen fell, with Vettori taking four wickets for New Zealand. India finished their twenty overs on 180-9, ten runs short of New Zealand’s total.

Toss: India won, and chose to field first.

New Zealand innings
Player Status Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike rate
L Vincent c Karthik b Singh 3 6 0 0 50.00
B B McCullum c Gambhir b Harbhajan Singh 45 31 9 0 145.16
P G Fulton lbw b Harbhajan Singh 21 23 1 1 91.30
R L Taylor lbw b Yuvraj Singh 11 9 0 1 122.22
S B Styris run out (Yuvraj Singh) 2 4 0 0 50.00
C D McMillan run out (Dhoni) 44 23 1 4 191.30
J D P Oram c Singh b Sreesanth 35 15 2 3 233.33
D L Vettori b Singh 15 5 3 0 300.00
S E Bond run out (Dhoni/Singh) 4 2 1 0 200.00
M R Gillespie not out 0 1 0 0 0.00
J S Patel run out (Dhoni/Singh) 0 1 0 0 0.00
Extras (lb 6; w 4) 10
Total (all out; 20 overs) 190 17 9

Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Vincent, 1.6 ov), 2-69 (Fulton, 8.6 ov), 3-86 (McCullum, 10.6 ov), 4-89 (Taylor, 11.5 ov), 5-91 (Styris, 12.4 ov), 6-164 (Oram, 17.6 ov), 7-185 (Vettori, 19.1 ov), 8-189 (Bond, 19.3 ov), 9-190 (McMillan, 19.5 ov), 10-190 (Patel, 19.6 ov)

India bowling
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ
S Sreesanth 3 0 37 1 12.33
R P Singh 4 0 29 2 7.25
A B Agarkar 4 0 40 0 10.00
I K Pathan 2 0 16 6 8.00
Harbhajan Singh 4 0 24 2 6.00
Yuvraj Singh 3 0 38 1 12.66
India innings (Target: 191 runs from 20 overs)
Player Status Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike rate
G Gambhir c McCullum b Vettori 51 33 5 2 154.54
V Sehwag c Styris b Oram 40 17 6 2 235.29
R V Uthappa c & b Vettori 0 2 0 0 0.00
M S Dhoni run out (Vettori/Styris) 24 20 2 0 120.00
Yuvraj Singh c Taylor b Patel 5 7 0 0 71.42
K D Karthik c Bond b Vettori 17 12 3 0 141.66
I K Pathan b Vettori 11 10 2 0 110.00
A B Agarkar run out (Vincent) 1 2 0 0 50.00
Harbhajan Singh c Vettori b Bond 7 6 1 0 116.66
S Sreesanth not out 19 10 4 0 190.00
R P Singh not out 1 1 0 0 100.00
Extras (lb 2; w 2) 4
Total (9 wickets; 20 overs) 180 23 4

Fall of wickets: 1-76 (Sehwag, 5.5 ov), 2-77 (Uthappa, 6.3 ov), 3-104 (Gambhir, 10.5 ov), 4-116 (Yuvraj Singh, 12.4 ov), 5-128 (Dhoni, 13.5 ov), 6-146 (Pathan, 16.2 ov), 7-151 (Karthik, 16.6 ov), 8-152 (Agarkar, 17.2 ov), 9-163 (Harbhajan Singh, 18.4 ov)

New Zealand bowling
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ
S E Bond 4 0 39 1 9.75
M R Gillespie 4 0 42 0 10.50
J S Patel 3 0 38 1 12.66
J D P Oram 2 0 14 1 7.00
D L Vettori 4 0 20 4 5.00
S B Styris 3 0 25 0 8.33

India: A B Agarkar, M S Dhoni (capt, wkt), G Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, K D Karthik, I K Pathan, V Sehwag, R P Singh, S Sreesanth, R V Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh

New Zealand: L Vincent, B B McCullum (wkt), P G Fulton, R L Taylor, S B Styris, J D P Oram, C D McMillan, D L Vettori (capt), S E Bond, M R Gillespie, J S Patel

Man of the Match: D L Vettori (New Zealand)

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Umpires: M R Benson (England) and N J Llong (England)TV Umpire: D J Harper (Australia)Match Referee: B C Broad (England)Reserve Umpire: K H Hurter (South Africa)

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July 4, 2022 Puppies For Sale

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Discount Dog Beds More Value for Your Money Deals

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Pet owners can save a pretty penny by opting for discount pet supplies. It will also help you to save on other expenses without compromising on your pet’s needs. Discount dog beds will ensure a comfortable sleep for your pooch that would keep him off from your beds. More than a high price tag, comfort and functionality is more important as far the dog beds go.

Discount dog beds are available in dime a dozen patterns and styles. From the simple pillow type bed to the specialized orthopedic beds and warm beds there is a whole lot of choices on offer. The bed that you choose should be big enough for the dog to curl up or stretch as per his sleeping pattern, protecting them from cold and giving a place of their own to retire and relax after an active day

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Dog beds play a big role in ensuring the well being of the pets and are not just luxury items. Choosing a dog bed requires diligence as many factors need to consider. If you have an aged dog that suffers from arthritis or joint pain, it is better to choose an orthopedic bed with pressure points that would ease its pain. Large dog beds should be bought in case your dog belongs to a large breed like bulldog or mastiff.

Dogs are highly active and like to jump up and down the furniture, which makes them prone to injuries. Dog beds will prevent the possibility of injuries as it can be put on the floor. If your dog likes to spend more time in your company, it will be a good idea to keep the dog bed in your bedroom. Dog beds with washable covers are good options as you can match it up to suit the room d cor. These are easy to clean as well.

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June 28, 2022 Disability

Why Manual Wheelchairs Are Preferable?

Why Manual Wheelchairs Are Preferable?

by

Kathleen Chester

If you are finding it difficult to transport sick or disabled parents from one place to another, manual wheelchairs could be the perfect solution for you. By using these mobility aids, it becomes easier for the sick and the aged to travel. Furthermore, it is easier to operate these mobile chairs. So, these chairs give independence of movement to the patients.

There are a plethora of reasons for which people prefer manual mobility aids over the battery-operated ones, for transporting the sick, the aged, and the disabled. Here are some of the benefits, which make manual wheelchairs preferable:

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* Manual aids are lightweight than electric ones. That is the reason these are preferred for transporting patients. Being lightweight, these chairs can be easily carried from one place to another with ease.

* These mobility aids are designed to facilitate movement in tight spaces. One can use manual wheelchairs for moving patients through busy parking lots and crowded vehicle terminals without much difficulty. This is another benefit, which makes the manual chairs popular as compared to electric ones. So, even if the isles and walkway spaces are narrow, you could maneuver comfortably through those.

* Manual wheelchairs are portable. You can simply fold a chair and carry it in your car from one location to another. This is a huge benefit for people who need to travel frequently with the sick and the aged. These portable chairs are useful while you take them to the hospital or clinic for their regular check-up. You can carry a chair in your car and use it for moving patient around the hospital or clinic.

* Manual wheelchairs are often more affordable than electric wheelchairs. So, while the medical costs are going up, you do not have to think much about spending a lot of money in buying wheelchairs.

* There are different types of these chairs available in the market today. You can choose amongst the following types – standard, transport, lightweight, sport, and ultra lightweight. Each of these wheelchairs has been built for specific purposes. A reputed physician would be able to suggest on the right type of medical aid that a patient should use. However, there are many good providers of mobility aids where you can find all types of wheelchairs at affordable rates.

Are you searching for such a provider of mobility aids to buy manual wheelchairs? Orange County based dealer of manual wheelchairs – Access Medical is one of the best providers of mobility aids in the US.

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– Access Medical provides an extensive selection of custom manual, standard, and rehab power wheelchairs from major manufacturers of assistive technology with complete mobility solution for clients in the area of San Diego & Orange County.

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