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Porcelain Tiles In Melbourne: The Ultimate Choice For Elegant And Resilient Flooring
Porcelain tiles have become a top choice for homeowners looking for elegant and durable flooring solutions. Known for their strength and versatility, porcelain tiles in Melbourne offer a stylish option for various spaces in your home. This guide explores the benefits of porcelain tiles, their different types, and why they might be the perfect choice for your flooring needs.
The Appeal of Porcelain Tiles
They are renowned for their resilience and sophisticated look. They are made from a mixture of fine clays and minerals, fired at high temperatures to create a dense, durable material. This makes them suitable for both residential and commercial applications. The aesthetic appeal of them comes from their ability to mimic the appearance of natural materials like stone, wood, or even fabric, providing a high-end look at a more affordable price.
Benefits of Porcelain Tiles
Durability: They are incredibly strong and resistant to wear, making them ideal for high-traffic areas. They can withstand heavy loads and are less likely to crack or chip compared to other types of tiles.
Water Resistance: One of the standout features of these slabs is their resistance to moisture. This makes them suitable for wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens, where water exposure is frequent.
Low Maintenance: They are easy to maintain due to their non-porous surface. They do not require sealing and can be cleaned with regular household cleaners. This ease of maintenance is a significant advantage for busy households.
Variety of Designs: They come in an extensive range of designs, colours, and finishes. Whether you prefer a classic marble effect or a contemporary concrete look, there is a porcelain tile design to suit every taste.
Temperature Resistance: These tiles can handle extreme temperatures, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. They are ideal for areas with fluctuating weather conditions, such as Melbourne’s varied climate.
Types of Porcelain Tiles
When choosing these tiles, you’ll find several types to consider:
Glazed Porcelain: These tiles have a glass-like coating that enhances their colour and pattern. They are available in a wide range of designs and offer additional protection against stains and scratches.
Unglazed Porcelain: Known for their durability, unglazed these tiles have a matte finish that showcases the natural texture of the tile. They are less prone to showing wear and are ideal for high-traffic areas.
Polished Porcelain: Polished slabs have a glossy finish that reflects light and adds a touch of luxury. They are often used in formal settings and can create a stunning visual impact.
Textured Porcelain: For a more tactile experience, textured slabs offer added slip resistance and can mimic the look of natural materials like wood or stone.
Choosing the Right Option
Quality and Rating: Look for tiles with a high PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) rating, which indicates their durability and suitability for different areas. Higher ratings mean better resistance to wear and tear.
Size and Layout: The size of the tiles can affect the overall look of the space. Larger tiles can create a seamless appearance, while smaller tiles can add intricate details.
Colour and Finish: Choose colours and finishes that complement your existing decor. Light-coloured tiles can make a room feel larger, while darker tones add warmth and sophistication.
Installation: Proper installation is crucial for achieving the best results with these tiles. Ensure that the subfloor is clean and level, and consider hiring a professional installer to handle complex patterns or large-format tiles.
Maintenance Tips
To keep these slabs looking their best, follow these maintenance tips:
Regular Cleaning: Sweep or vacuum the tiles regularly to remove dust and debris. Mop with a mild detergent and water to maintain cleanliness.
Spot Cleaning: Address spills and stains promptly to prevent them from setting. Use a non-abrasive cleaner suitable for them.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Steer clear of harsh chemicals or acidic cleaners that can damage the tile’s surface. Stick to products designed specifically for these tiles.
Conclusion
Porcelain tiles in Melbourne offer a blend of elegance and durability, making them an excellent choice for various flooring needs. Their resistance to moisture, ease of maintenance, and wide range of designs make them suitable for both residential and commercial spaces. By considering factors such as quality, design, and proper installation, you can enjoy the benefits of these slabs and enhance the beauty of your home for years to come.
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COVID Vaccine Mandates Strongly Opposed in Europe, US as Failures Increase Analysis by
Barbara Loe Fisher
August 10, 2021
Since coronavirus pandemic lockdowns were implemented by many governments in 2020, people around the world have held largely peaceful protests against unprecedented social distancing restrictions that are devastating global economies and ruining people's lives.1,2,3,4
Now, faced with being ordered to obey new laws that require them to be injected with COVID-19 vaccines in order to enter public spaces or hold a job, on July 24, 2021 — World Freedom Day — hundreds of thousands of people of all ages took to the streets in Australia, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece and Germany to publicly challenge oppressive public health laws.5,6
The messages on the signs they held were diverse but they were united in pushing back against government overreach.
The brave determination of people, in democracies around the world who are publicly defending civil liberties — freedom of thought, speech, conscience and assembly — and the human right to informed consent to medical risk taking, demonstrates that the spirit of freedom lives in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Both those who gather in the public squares of cities big and small and those who are watching are inspired by this commitment to defending liberty.
In the United States, no large demonstrations have been held yet, but polls reveal the nation is sharply divided about COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
A Politico/Harvard poll taken in late June 2021 found that Americans were evenly split on whether children should be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine to go to school and more than half of employed Americans are against COVID-19 vaccine requirements for holding a job, while almost 70 percent of Americans oppose being required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter a store or business.7
A recent CS Mott Children's Hospital poll found that more than half of parents in the U.S. with children between the ages of three and 11 say it is unlikely they will give their children the COVID-19 vaccine.8
Australia: 'The lockdown Is Killing Us, Not COVID'
With a population of 25 million people, Australians have been subjected to repeated strict lockdowns over the past 18 months and the government's "stay at home" lockdown in early July 2021 was imposed on New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, where more than half the country's population lives. The 30-day rigid social distancing restrictions were enacted after 176 new daily infections were registered in the whole country.9
In response, thousands of Australians gathered in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on July 24 to protest the lockdown.
Social distancing restrictions that have been imposed include compulsory masking in all indoor non-personal residence settings; most schools closed; restrictions on how far people can travel from their homes; no going to work except for designated "essential" employees (who must be tested every three days); exercising and gathering outside only in groups of two; shopping only for essential items; attendance at funerals limited to 10 people but weddings are banned, and other limits on person-to-person social interaction.
In what the U.K. newspaper Daily Mail described as "frenzied crowds" coming together on July 24, there were estimates that as many as 10,000 protesters marched from Victoria Park to Town Hall in the central business district.
Carrying signs calling for "freedom" and "the truth" and "I don't consent" and "Wake up Australia!" and "We are your employers, we are not your slaves" and "unmasked, untested, unvaxxed, unafraid" and "I am not a biohazard" and "Our kids are not your guinea pigs" and "No false tests, no false cases, no lockdowns," one protester said, "We don't give a f*** mate, this lockdown is killing us." Another agreed: "I'm against lockdowns, they're killing my business."
Dozens of protesters climbed onto the roofs of a train station and Woolworths store as the crowd gathered around Town Hall singing the Australian national anthem. One observer said on social media, "Protest stretches right down Broadway! Absolutely massive turnout."
The Sydney protest was mostly peaceful but when mounted police told the demonstrators to disperse or they would be pepper sprayed, some broke through a police barrier and threw plastic bottles and plants at officers. The New South Wales Police Minister confirmed 57 people were arrested and charged and a "strike force has been established to investigate who was in attendance."10
On July 28, the Australian Prime Minister called in military personnel to help enforce social distancing restrictions in Sydney and extended the lockdown for another month after 239 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in the city of five million people within a 24-hour period. Residents will be forced to wear a mask outside their homes and must stay within 3 miles of their homes, only going out for "essential" activities like food shopping.11
On July 30, the Australian government used helicopters and the Army to help police enforce its 'Zero Covid' lockdown in Sydney and issue $500 fines for failure to mask.12 The BBC reported that Australian Defense Force soldiers will begin conducting unarmed patrols of the streets this week.13
According to media reports, sirens could be heard throughout the city and helicopters blared messages that 'this is public health order — do not break rules — you will be found and fined.'
Road blocks were set up in a military show of force in response to the public demonstrations earlier in the week, although soldiers are under police command. Starting this week, military personnel will accompany police going door to door to ensure that people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are isolating.14
Reuters reports that the Australian COVID-19 vaccination rate for adults stands at 18 percent and the Prime Minister has said 80 percent of adults must get vaccinated before the border, which has been sealed since the pandemic began, will be re-opened.15
Britain: 'No Forced Testing, No Forced Vaccines'
In May 2021, a 12 mile procession of tens of thousands of people ended at Parliament Square in a protest against continuing lockdowns and vaccine passports as a condition of accessing public venues.16
On July 19, the British government lifted the COVID-19 lockdown that had been in place for over a year, eliminating masking requirements, work from home, and limits on numbers of people who can gather together, which allowed for the full opening of restaurants and other public venues without social distancing restrictions.17
Just five days after the lockdown restrictions were lifted, thousands of people made their way to Trafalgar Square on July 24 to signal their opposition to potential future lockdowns, as well as to protest against the showing of COVID-19 vaccine passports as a condition of entering public spaces.18
There were banners draped in front of the speaker podium saying, "the public demands live debate" and "Science is not science without discussion" and demonstrators held signs that said "No forced testing, no forced vaccines" and "We are the lions in a world of sheep" and "If you tolerate this, your children will be next."19
Toward the end of the July 24 demonstration, the huge gathering in Trafalgar Square in unison sang, "You'll Never Walk Alone:"
When you walk through a storm Hold your head up high, And don't be afraid of the dark. At the end of a storm is a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain, Though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on, Walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone, You'll never walk alone.
The United Kingdom, which has a population of 57 million, ranks in the top 20 most COVID vaccinated nations, with an adult vaccination rate of over 57 percent.20
France: 'My Body Is Mine' and 'It Is My Choice'
Paris, France and the cities of Marseille, Montpelier, Nantes and Toulouse saw tens of thousands of people take to the streets on World Freedom Day to protest against a proposed law that would require all health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccinations or lose their jobs.
People will be barred from entering restaurants or other public venues, effectively preventing them from participating in public life unless they have a health pass showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination, recovery from the disease or a recent negative COVID-19 test.
A care assistant at a Strasbourg nursing home expressed her disgust with the proposed law, saying it is "the blackmail of caregivers who were at the fronts line during the first wave and who are now threatened with "no more pay" and even being fired."21
A huge crowd of 160,000 people or more, many chanting "freedom, freedom" and carrying signs saying "stop the dictatorship" and "Big Pharma shackles freedom" and "no to the pass of shame" and "vaccines: fake freedom" and "don't touch our children" were met by police deploying tear gas and a water cannon used against some of them.22
Reuters reported that scuffles broke out at the Champs-Elysees and the Gare Saint-Lazare railway station.23 The demonstrators met at the Bastille plaza and marched through eastern Paris and also gathered at Place Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower to protest the required carrying of a "health pass."24
Just two days after witnessing several hundred thousand people voicing their opposition to the proposed new public health law, on July 26, the French Parliament voted to pass the law that will take effect this week.25,26
Five days later, on July 31, several hundred thousand French citizens of all ages again flooded into the streets of Paris with signs saying "We are not guinea pigs" and "It is our choice" and "My body is mine" and "Health terror — I will not submit" and "the 4th wave is us" in opposition to the new COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine passport.27
According to media reports, four marches dovetailed into the Place de la Bastille, with health care workers in white coats leading some of them, and were met by waiting squads of gendarmes and CRS riot police with water cannons. Demonstrators also gathered at the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysees and at the Villiers metro station in northwest Paris.
Reportedly, about 150 other protest events also took place in cities around France, which has a population of about 67 million and an estimated COVID vaccination rate of about 47.5 percent28 or more.
Italy: 'Enough Dictatorship: No Green Passes'
Thousands of people gathered in Rome, Genova, Milan, Naples, Turin and scores of other cities in Italy on July 24 to voice their opposition to the government's imposition of social distancing and COVID-19 vaccine requirements on citizens, including a requirement to carry the "Green Pass," which is an extension of the European Union's digital COVID certificate.29
The Green Pass will be required to enter cinemas, museums, indoor swimming pools, sports stadiums or eat indoors at restaurants, proving that a person has been vaccinated, has had a recent negative COVID-19 test or has recovered from the coronavirus infection.30
Chanting and carrying signs that said "Freedom" and "No Green Pass" and "Down with the dictatorship" and "Better to die free than live like slaves" and "against vaccination obligations" and "government does terrorism" and "shame-shame,"31,32 reportedly about 80 cities in Italy saw demonstrations on World Freedom Day.
These included an estimated nine thousand people in Milan, who marched in procession to the Piazza Duomo, the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele and to the Piazza Scala in front of the Town Hall. One banner said "Big Pharma out of the state. No to multinationals."
About five thousand people gathered in Piazza Castello in Turin with signs that said "We want to have the freedom to choose – the freedom to go wherever we want without being tied to a sheet."
In Rome, where there have been anti-lockdown demonstrations over the past year to protest then closure of cafes, bars and restaurants,33 an estimated two thousand demonstrated and the police intervened to disperse the crowd with armored vehicles.34 Italy has a population of about 60 million people, with nearly 52 percent vaccinated for COVID-19.35
Greece: 'Hands Off Our Children'
Thousands of people gathered in Omonia Square in the center of Athens on July 24 to express their opposition to the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. They carried signs saying "No mandatory vaccinations" and "No blackmail to dismiss" and "No separation of Greeks" and "hands off our children."
The leader of the anti-COVID vaccine movement in Greece, cardiologist Faidon Vovolis, MD addressed the huge crowd, which, according to Athens News, included "not only anti-vaccination activists, but also food and tourism entrepreneurs, clergy, citizens disaffected by the overall government leadership over the pandemic, and vaccinated citizens who view recent government measures as anti-democractic."36
Greek police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the demonstrators, who had rallied outside the Parliament building to protest COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers, such as health care workers. Reuters said that about 45 percent of Greece's 11 million population is already vaccinated.37
Germany: 'For Peace, Freedom, Truth'
Berlin has been the site of several large demonstrations against lockdowns and COVID vaccine passports over the past year.38 On Aug. 1, 2021, tens of thousands of citizens marched in the streets of Berlin to protest lockdowns that have restricted dining indoors at restaurants or staying in a hotel and requirements to provide proof of COVID vaccination, defying a ban by German lower and upper administrative courts on public demonstrations.39
Berlin's administrative court had refused to authorize 13 demonstrations, some of which had been organized by the Querdenker (Lateral thinker) anti-lockdown movement.40
Berlin's police department deployed more than 2,000 officers armed with batons, pepper spray and water cannon as the crowds made their way from Berlin's Charlottenburg neighborhood, past the Tiergarten park and on to the Brandenberg Gate.
Reportedly, police in heavily armed vans dragged protesters across roads and into the vans with marchers shouting for freedom and the lifting of mandatory masking and travel bans. Protesters continued to march in the evening through the city streets and 600 people were arrested.41 Germany has a population of 83 million and 52 percent have been fully vaccinated.42
Human Rights Watch: COVID-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
On Feb. 11, 2021, Human Rights Watch published a report called for an end to excessive restrictions on free speech and peaceful demonstration where people are criticizing COVID-19 lockdowns, mandatory masking and other social distancing regulations that restrict civil liberties. The human rights organization said:43
"At least 83 governments worldwide have used the Covid-19 pandemic to justify violating the exercise of free speech and peaceful assembly … Authorities have attacked, detained, prosecuted, and in some cases killed critics, broken up peaceful protests, closed media outlets, and enacted vague laws criminalizing speech that they claim threatens public health.
The victims include journalists, activists, healthcare workers, political opposition groups, and others who have criticized government responses to the coronavirus … Governments and other state authorities should immediately end excessive restrictions on free speech in the name of preventing the spread of Covid-19."
Decentralized Government in US Makes a National COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate More Difficult
Unlike centralized governments in Europe and many other parts of the world, the founders of the United States of America ensured in the U.S. Constitution that this country would operate with lawmaking power shared between national, state and local governments.44
The fact that lawmaking power in the U.S. does not solely reside with the federal government, which is composed of the legislative (U.S. Congress), Executive (President/federal agencies) and Judicial (federal courts) branches, so far has protected the U.S. population from being subjected to the same kinds of uniform lockdown restrictions and now, the same kinds of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that are being implemented in European Union countries and other nations with centralized federal governments.
Since most public health laws in the U.S. fall under the legal jurisdiction of states, if a resident does not like the lockdown, masking, social distancing or COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the state they are living in, they simply can move to a different state that does not have the same kind of oppressive public health laws.
This is one reason why, although there have been smaller anti-lockdown and anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate demonstrations in the U.S. over the past 15 months, some of them protesting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care workers,45 so far there have not been massive national demonstrations in the U.S. like those taking place in Europe and other parts of the world.
U.S. Government Pushes for an 85 Percent COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
As of July 28, about 60 percent of the U.S. population of 332 million people age 12 and older had received at least one dose of COVID vaccine and reportedly 50 percent, or about 165 million Americans, are "fully" vaccinated.46 As the third largest country in the world, the U.S. has a high COVID-19 vaccination rate compared to other countries, with only 25 countries recording a higher vaccination rate than the U.S.47
According to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center, the country with the largest population in the world at 1.5 billion people — China — has a 16 percent COVID vaccination rate; the country with the second largest population in the world at 1.4 billion people — India — has a 7.4 percent COVID vaccination rate; and Russia, with a population of 146 million people, has a 17 COVID vaccination rate.48
However, U.S. government officials are pushing for an 85 percent COVID vaccination rate in the U.S.,49 even as a former FDA commissioner says that a combination of natural acquired immunity and vaccine acquired immunity is likely rapidly achieving an 85 percent herd immunity rate with the Delta variant in the U.S. population.50
Half to Two-Thirds of Americans Oppose Punitive COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates as Companies Begin to Mandate
Even though polls show that one-half to two-thirds of Americans oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates, depending upon the setting,51 on July 29, the President announced that all federal workers and contractors must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or mask and social distance at all times and get constantly tested.52
The federal government also is urging corporations, local and state government agencies, medical facilities and other institutions to make vaccination a condition of employment.
Some companies, like Google, Facebook, Morgan Stanley, Ascension Health, The Washington Post, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lyft and Uber, Walmart and Disney have already mandated employees to get COVID-19 shots to continuing working for the companies.53,54 On July 30, Broadway theaters announced that all members of the audience will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and must keep a mask on at all times except when eating or drinking.55
Opposition Grows as CDC Admits Fully Vaccinated Persons Can Get and Efficiently Transmit COVID-19
After lifting national masking recommendations for COVID vaccinated persons in May 2021 with the assurance that the vaccine was effective in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection,56 on July 27, CDC officials abruptly reversed course and said that Americans, whether vaccinated or not, should wear a mask indoors outside their homes in certain places.57,58
They said they based that policy change on new information that the COVID-19 vaccines do not reliably prevent infection and transmission of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 and that the viral load in vaccinated persons who get infected is as high as the viral load in unvaccinated persons who get infected.59,60
CDC officials said the new federal indoor masking policy especially applies to adults in "high risk" areas where there are more people being infected with the Delta variant. The masking directive also applies to all unvaccinated children over age two, as well as vaccinated children over age 12 attending school, and additionally includes all teachers, school staff and visitors to schools whether vaccinated or not.61
Reuters reported on July 24 that vaccinated people made up 75 percent of recent COVID-19 cases identified in Singapore, but vaccinated cases were associated with mild symptoms:
"Of Singapore's 1,096 locally transmitted infections in the last 28 days, 484 or about 44 percent were in fully vaccinated people, while 30 percent were partially vaccinated and just over 25 percent were unvaccinated."62
The percentage ratio of infected vaccinated to infected unvaccinated persons in Singapore matches that of a recent SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Massachusetts. On July 30, Associated Press reported that information in CDC documents revealed that 75 percent of the Provincetown outbreak occurred among fully vaccinated individuals.
About 80 percent of them experienced COVID-19 symptoms, with the most common being cough, headache, sore throat, muscle aches and fever.63
U.S. States Push Back Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Over the past year, Americans have been taking action at the state and local level to block COVID-19 vaccine mandates. A number of states have passed laws that restrict COVID-19 vaccine mandates and "vaccine passports" that bar people from entering public spaces.
Among the states that have passed laws prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine passports or COVID-19 vaccine mandates in some way are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.64,65,66
On July 29, the Governor of Texas signed an executive order prohibiting state government agencies from mandating COVID-19 vaccine being distributed under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and banning public or private entities that receive state funds from denying entry to those who are not vaccinated and, additionally, banning companies, state and local agencies — including school districts — from requiring mask wearing.
He said that Texans, "have the individual right and responsibility to decide for themselves and their children whether they will wear masks, open their businesses, and engage in leisure activities."67
Governors of several other states also have issued executive orders prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and some local and state governments have prohibited mask mandates.68,69 But some city and state governments, like New York City and California, have created legal requirements that force state employees to get vaccinated as a condition of keeping their jobs.70
On July 26, the nation's largest healthcare worker union, United Healthcare Workers, demonstrated in New York City against employee COVID-19 vaccine mandates.71 So far, the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as a condition of employment is also opposed by the American Postal Workers Union,72 Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, and United Auto Workers.73
It's Up to You to Act Now
With military soldiers patrolling the streets in Sydney, Australia and police with water cannons and tear gas facing tens of thousands of people protesting against vaccine passports and COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the streets of London, Paris, Rome, Athens and many other cities in Europe, there should be no doubt where the enforcement of mandatory vaccination policies are headed in the U.S. if Americans fail to proactively take action now.
There is no question that we are dealing with a global assault on civil liberties and human rights when public discussion and debate about government policy is censored74,75 and peaceful dissent is considered a crime. Public health laws that respect civil liberties and the informed consent ethic can only be secured if the lawmakers we elect value civil liberties and defend informed consent rights. Become fully informed about who you are voting for and never miss an opportunity to vote.
I and the supporters of the non-profit charity the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) have worked since 1982 to prevent vaccine injuries and deaths through public education. We have publicly defended the ethical principle of informed consent to medical risk taking and other human rights that include freedom of thought, speech and conscience.
In 2010, we launched the NVIC Advocacy Portal, a free online communications and advocacy network to empower Americans to work in their own communities to secure informed consent protections in public health laws.
Now more than ever, it is time to get to know your local, county and state elected representatives – from your school board members and county supervisors to your local sheriff and lawmakers – who represent you in your local and state governments. Establish a personal relationship with those who make laws that govern you and your family.
Have a conversation with them now about why you believe it is important to protect civil liberties and vaccine informed consent rights in public health laws. Provide them with well referenced vaccine information from NVIC.org and register and join with thousands of others in your state working to protect the legal right to make a voluntary vaccination decision by becoming a user of the NVIC Advocacy Portal at NVICAdvocacy.org.
Actively participate in the democratic process that has defined who we are as a Constitutional Republic since the US Constitution was ratified in 1788. Be the one who never has to say you did not do today what you could have done to change tomorrow.
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Cricket: Stand-in captain guides India to big win over Australia
Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane has led India to a dominant eight-wicket win over Australia in the second Test, levelling the series 1-1 and capping an extraordinary turnaround after their record collapse in the opening game.
Rahane, deputising during Virat Kohli’s paternity leave, hit an unbeaten 27 in Melbourne – after a century in the first innings – as India reached the meagre target of 70 for the loss of two wickets.
It capped a remarkable comeback for an Indian side desperate to make amends after losing in Adelaide by eight wickets when they posted their lowest ever score of 36 and were widely criticised at home.
And they bounced back without their superstar and batting mainstay, Kohli, who has returned home for the birth of his first child.
“Really proud of all the players,” said Rahane.
“I want to give credit to the debutants (Mohammed) Siraj and (Shubman) Gill, the character they showed after the Adelaide loss was great to see. Character was important for us.”
Kohli, watching at home in India, tweeted his congratulations.
“What a win this is, absolutely amazing effort by the whole team,” he said. “Couldn’t be happier for the boys and specially Jinks (Rahane) who led the team to victory amazingly.”
‘Sloppy cricket’
Under the mild-mannered Rahane, India battled hard to dismiss Australia for 195 in the first innings and then posted 326 in reply.
Australia resumed their second innings on day four on 133 for six with a two-run lead, and their hopes resting on 21-year-old rookie all-rounder Cameron Green.
Australian team leaves the field after losing the second cricket test against India in Melbourne
He made 45 as they battled to 200 before tail-ender Josh Hazlewood was the last man to fall before lunch.
Siraj took 3-37 with Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin grabbing two each.
Rahane and Gill, who made 35, then saw India home, but not before some nervous moments.
Mitchell Starc got a nick from the out-of-form Mayank Agarwal, who made five, which Tim Paine caught, then Pat Cummins snared Cheteshwar Pujara for three, edged to Green at gully.
It left India on 19 for two before they regained their composure to seal the win.
“Very disappointed, played poor cricket, sloppy cricket,” said Australia captain Paine.
“Let’s not take anything away from India, they forced us to make mistakes. They bowled beautifully, we haven’t adapted as well as we would’ve liked.
“Disappointed as a batting group, but two Tests to go.”
Match-winner Rahane
Australia collapsed to 99 for six in the run chase on Monday before Green and Cummins knuckled down to weather 18 overs and steer them to stumps.
Green showed glimpses of his magic, and patience, cutting Ashwin and driving Bumrah beautifully for fours.
But in only his second Test, he was undone by Siraj, caught by Jadeja as he looked to find the boundary with a pull shot, ending a 146-ball stay.
Cummins survived chances on 15 and 19, but when Bumrah took the new ball he finally fell, gloving a rising delivery to Agarwal.
Starc was unbeaten on 14 with Nathan Lyon caught behind off Siraj for three, and Hazlewood making 10.
Australia’s hopes rested with the tail-enders after their top order failed to fire, exposing the fragile nature of their batting in the absence of the injured David Warner.
Opener Joe Burns again flopped, out for four, to put his place in the team for the third Test next week at risk, while Travis Head, who made 17, also disappointed and Steve Smith’s poor run continued, gone for eight.
Their troubles came despite India being a bowler down following Umesh Yadav’s calf strain on Monday, a further setback for a team already missing Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.
But India’s weakened attack rose to the occasion, with Bumrah at the top of his game and Siraj impressing, while experienced spinners Jadeja and Ashwin consistently posed problems.
But it was Rahane’s gritty 112 that ultimately proved match-winning.
He came to the crease with his team in trouble at 64 for three and, against one of the world’s most potent bowling attacks, reached a 12th Test century, one that pundits rated as perhaps his most important ever.
The third Test is due to start on January 7 in Sydney.
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Fire Rated Windows & Doors: A Breakdown
Overseas visitors may joke about the large number of Australian animals that can kill them – spiders, crocodiles, sharks and snakes, to name a few… What isn’t a joke though, is the dangerous risk that bushfires pose to Australian homes!
A bushfire is a wildfire that burns rapidly out of control. These types of fires spread quickly and occur when the weather is hot and dry, and in areas with dense vegetation and undergrowth. Trees such as eucalyptus are especially susceptible to bushfires because their leaves contain highly flammable oil.
Bushfire Risks
Australia’s hot, dry weather and high winds, particularly over summer, combined with the affects of climate change, means that many Australians live in areas that are at high risk of bushfire.
Serious bushfires can have devastating effects such as complete vegetation loss, damage or complete loss of property and even loss of life – human as well as native animals.
The risk of losing your home isn’t just from the fire itself, but because of burning embers and airborne debris. So, any safeguarding measures you take to protect your home need to take these risks into consideration too.
Bushfire Prone Areas in Victoria
Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA’s) are locations most at risk of bushfires. In Victoria, The Minister for Planning has designated specific areas and restricted development in these high-risk locations.
You can view these locations on the Victoria State Government’s free interactive map service and can also:
Navigate to an area of interest by using simple navigation tools
Enter address or location details to find a specific area of land
Obtain a Bushfire Prone Area Report
Properties in bushfire prone areas need to be built or renovated according to correct standards, including the windows and doors.
Australian Bushfire Building Standards
The Australian Standard for the construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas (AS3959:2009) was last updated in 2009. This Standard outlines that if you build or renovate a property in a bushfire-prone area, it must meet the rigorous bushfire ratings and requirements – this includes the design, construction and materials of windows and doors. These standards aim to reduce the risk of loss of life and property damage if a bushfire occurs. Complying with these buildings standards is vital. Find out why here.
Bushfire Attack Levels
A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is a way of measuring the severity of a building’s potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact.
There are six Bushfire Attack Levels that form part of the Australian Standard for construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas (AS 3959-2009):
BAL-LOW
BAL-12.5
BAL-19
BAL-29
BAl-40
BAL-FZ (Flame Zone).
In Victoria, you can access an interactive map on www.land.vic.gov.au and enter your property or address to see immediately if you are in a BPA and what your BAL is.
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If you’re considering a new build or renovating your existing property, you must build to your BAL and in accordance with Australian Building Standards. All new homes constructed in a BPA, must be built to a minimum BAL 12.5 to help withstand ember attack. This includes sealing roofs, sealing around doors and windows, and the correct selection and installation of bushfire rated window and door systems.
AWS has developed and tested an extensive range of Vantage, Elevate™ and ThermalHEART™ aluminium windows and doors to meet and exceed BCA requirements for compliance under Australian Standard AS3959-2009. This range includes:
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Bi-fold doors
By installing fire rated windows and doors in your home or building, you will be helping to restrict and delay the spread of fire, smoke, and fumes from one part of the building to other parts.
A fire rated door also helps to facilitate the safe and quick evacuation of occupants and help minimise damage to property. A fire rated window system is designed to withstand high temperatures to not only prevent the fires from spreading further, but also reduce the risk of glass overheating and breaking.
Your property’s building materials are a crucial factor in protecting against bushfires and the elements. However, they’re not the only defence you need. In addition to meeting the Australian Standard, you should protect your home in other ways. This includes managing the vegetation on and around your property, regularly clearing away potentially flammable debris, and ensuring easy access to water sources.
There is no guarantee your home will be safe in the event of a bushfire. However, by installing fire rated windows and doors, you’re giving yourself and your home the best chance.
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Written Jeff Beneke and published on https://www.thespruce.com/.
The winter may be a season of excitement and stunning snowfall, but when it comes to keeping your garage insulated, the cold air can seriously complicate things. Especially if you use your garage to store important mementos, or even if you use it as a workstation, it’s important to make sure you know how to seal around a garage door.
No matter what the thermometer says, with a bit of extra effort, you can easily insulate a garage for the winter season. Doing so will also help to prevent excess moisture (which can easily lead to mold) from building up in your garage. So, what are the tips you need to know when it comes to proper garage insulation?
Keep on reading this post to find out. We’ll also let you know where you can find professional garage door repair services you can trust.
5 Types of Insulation for Your Garage
Insulating a garage makes sense if you’re planning to heat the space. When it comes to choosing materials, you can use the same types of insulation used on the rest of the house, but some are better than others, depending on whether the garage is finished or not. You also want to look at insulating the garage door, which has different installation requirements than walls or ceilings.
Garage Insulation Basics
It pays to insulate your garage if you’re adding heat, whether on a permanent or as-needed basis. If you’re not adding heat, there’s little point in insulating. It’s a popular misconception that insulation adds warmth. In reality, insulation merely slows the transfer of heat through the insulated barrier (wall, ceiling, floor, etc.).
There is a school of that maintains that an unheated garage that is attached to the house may get some benefit from insulating the walls and ceilings of the garage since it theoretically offers an additional thermal buffer between the exterior of the home and the outdoors. But no state requires this as part of energy-efficiency mandates, and it is unlikely that this minimum improvement in energy transfer will offset the costs of extensive insulation. The walls that are shared with the house, however, should obviously be insulated to their maximum value.
It’s also important to realize the value of air-sealing in conjunction with insulation. Garages typically aren’t built to be airtight and have lots of air gaps to the outdoors. You can insulate the walls, ceiling, and door of the garage to the highest R-value possible, but if you fail to fill those air gaps, you’ll still be wasting a lot of heat. So before insulating, go around the garage with a can of low-expanding spray foam and seal all gaps and cracks that let in the daylight. (Of course, your garage door is essentially a gigantic air gap when it’s open, but that’s another matter.) Also, make sure weatherstripping along the bottom of the garage door and along window and door frames are intact to seal against drafts.
Fiberglass Insulation
Fiberglass is the most commonly used type of insulation in garages (just as it’s the most popular type in homes). It’s sold in pre-cut batts and long blankets that fit between wall studs and ceiling joists. You can also get loose-fill fiberglass, which it suitable for blowing into a garage attic space above a finished ceiling.
If the walls and ceiling will remain open (not covered with drywall or plywood), it’s a good idea to use paper-faced or encapsulated fiberglass bats that are wrapped in a plastic film. These will give the walls a slightly more finished look, and you won’t have the itchy fibers of the insulation exposed and ready to catch dust at all times.
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose is a loose-fill insulation that is growing in popularity. Made primarily from recycled newspapers and treated with a fire retardant, cellulose is usually blown into wall and ceiling cavities with a special blowing machine that also aerates the cellulose and fluffs it up. Blowers can be rented at many tool rental stores, and home centers will sometimes loan you a free one if you buy your cellulose from them.
Because it’s loose-fill, cellulose is suitable only for finished garage walls and ceilings. If the garage is already finished (but uninsulated), you can install cellulose by cutting strategic holes in the wall material, spraying the insulating into the cavities between framing members, then patching the holes.
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Rigid foam comes in 4 x 8-foot sheets and thicknesses of 1/2 inch to 4 inches. The most common materials include expanded polystyrene (similar to Styrofoam), extruded polystyrene, and polyunsaturate. Rigid foam offers a high R-value per inch of thickness and can be cut to fit almost any space. It’s a good choice for thin walls and for insulating garage doors. If you’re turning the garage into living space or a full-time workspace and want to insulate the floor, one option is to use rigid foam covered in plywood or other sub floor material.
Note: Check the fire rating on rigid foam; some types are not fire-resistant and are not suitable for exposed applications.&
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam is excellent for both R-value and for air-sealing. As a high-end material typically used for energy-efficient construction, spray foam is overkill for most garage projects. But it might make sense if you’re converting the garage to living space.
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Don’t insulate your garage walls and ceiling without insulating the big garage door, too. You can buy insulation kits for standard metal garage doors, or you can cut pieces of rigid foam insulation to fit each door panel/section. Keep in mind that the structural metal ribbing of garage doors is an excellent conductor of heat, and this typically doesn’t get insulated. As a result, the overall thermal performance of the door will be well below the rated performance of the insulation itself.
Air-sealing is particularly important with garage doors. Create a seal along sides and top of the door with special garage door trim with an integrated weatherseal strip. Seal along the bottom of the door with a new rubber gasket, or “bottom seal.” It’s available in different sizes to cover small or large gaps between the door and the garage floor.
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The foodies heaven. Like most cosmopolitan urban areas, there's a significant market. The one in Adelaide is gotten back to Central Market and dates to 1869. It's a genuine establishment and the biggest new produce advertise in the Southern Hemisphere. With more than 80 master slows down, it's no big surprise it draws in a great many guests every week. Bursting at the seams with shading, commotion, fragrant scents and heavenly allurement. From Camembert to cray fish, nuts to nachos, it's an unquestionable requirement see understanding. On Friday night, all of Adelaide is by all accounts here, getting a charge out of supper in the family-run bistros. The market area couldn't be better - it's additionally directly by Chinatown, so you can test two gourmet goals in one.
Wine buffs...head for the Hills.
The Barossa, Australia's celebrated wine area, is an insignificant hour from the CBD and a different universe away. (You can't visit Adelaide without at any rate a day or end of the week up here, examining various vintages and taking in the landscape.) More than 20 percent of Australia's wine is delivered in the Barossa.
In case you're a wine enthusiast, you'll presumably realize that the Barossa flaunts the world's most seasoned Shiraz vineyards, some going back to the 1840s. They produce unpredictable, rich and full bodied wines. Think about the notorious Penfolds Grange, anxiously looked for by authorities and basements around the globe. Notwithstanding examining premium wines, there's something else entirely to see than you envision. You can visit bunches of towns with fine eateries, grand old houses of worship, nation cabins and see conventional specialties you thought since quite a while ago gone. With in excess of 100 makers and 70 basement entryways spread over the Barossa area, there's bounty to find, enjoyment and condensation.
The Adelaide Festival of Arts, one of the world's extraordinary expressions Festivals.
Like clockwork, the social drapery goes up on Adelaide. The Adelaide Festival grandstands an extravagant, various program, covering music, theater and performing expressions, including the best of Australian and universal ability. Set up in 1960, it's known for being imaginative and some of the time, questionable. Held each "even" year in pre-winter (that is fall - around March - this is the southern half of the globe recollect) it's one huge scale expressions occasion that pulls in crowds directly crosswise over Australia and the locale. In case you're arranging an outing, the following Adelaide Festival runs from 29 February to 16 March 2008.
The characteristic excellence of Kangaroo Island.
A bounce, skip and a ship trip from Adelaide. Just110 kilometers south of Adelaide (68 miles or thereabouts) and 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the coast, you'll see one of Australia's best kept nature insider facts, Kangaroo Island. A large portion of the local bushland is still as it return in 1802, when British guide Matthew Flinders named the wild. Today, more than 33% of Kangaroo Island stays National or Conservation Park.
It's untainted, unhurried, and amazingly excellent. Encompassed by perfect sea shores, white sand and sapphire blue waters, you'll discover fauna and greenery only sometimes found somewhere else - all doing what falls into place without any issues.
The koalas aren't being nestled for some thought up photograph opportunity - they're unwinding in local trees. The seals aren't performing through circles - they're lazing on the sea shore. Get the image? You'll see echidnas, platypi, goannas, wallabies and kangaroos. All hypnotizing. Just for you.
Adelaide. Offering you a splendid mix of encounters and energy. It might not have a Harbor Bridge, yet it has bounty making it work.
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