#seasonal illness overcrowding

[townpostin]

Minister Intervenes to Address Bed Shortage at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital

10 additional emergency beds provided following social worker’s complaint Deepak Biruwa responds to concerns over patients being treated on floor. CHAIBASA – The Sadar Hospital in West Singhbhum has added 10 emergency beds following intervention by Jharkhand’s Tribal Welfare and Transport Minister Deepak Biruwa. This action comes in response to a complaint by social worker Rajaram Gupta about…

[darkficsyouneveraskedfor]

Mad Season 5

Warnings: non/dubcon, social anxiety, chronic illness, and other dark elements. My username actually says you never asked for any of this.

My warnings are not exhaustive but be aware this is a dark fic and may include potentially triggering topics. Please use your common sense when consuming content. I am not responsible for your decisions.

Character: Bucky Barnes, Peter Parker

Summary: a class project gets messy. (short!reader)

Note: happy weekend.

As usual, I would appreciate any and all feedback. I’m happy to once more go on this adventure with all of you! Thank you in advance for your comments and for reblogging ❤️

The scalloped collar of your cardigan sticks out like a sore thumb among the tube tops and spaghetti straps. You don’t know how anyone can stand to wear skirts that short with winter looming around the next corner. Even as the dorm is filled with the heat of bodies, an open window lets in a frigid gust that has you shivering. 

It might help if you detach yourself from the wall. That would mean wading into the bodies and god forbid, talking to strangers. You cross your arms and sway as you search the crowded kitchen. There’s more in the front room and the bedrooms. The place is filled to the brim with tipsy co-eds. 

You stand on your toes as you try to spot your host. You haven’t seen Peter since you got there. He disappeared to help with a spill and just never came back. You figured that’s how it would go. You’re boring and it is his party. He can’t just be hanging out with you all night. 

As the voices grow to a furor and your head begins to spin with the wall of bodies, your chest tightens. You sidle along the wall, ducking and dodging away from drunken guests, and find your way to the door. You let yourself into the hall as you shake up your puffer. 

You take a deep inhale and let it out slow. It’s already better. The music and buzz of chatter courses through the wall but it isn’t deafening. You’ll stay out there for a while then find Peter and tell him you’re too tired. 

You pull out your phone to distract yourself. You could try texting. No, he deserves a real goodbye. He invited your after all. 

The door opens again and a couple bursts out, leaving it open in their stead as they hit the wall not a foot away from you. They don’t notice you as they tangle each other up in a sloppy make out sessions. You make a face at them and quickly flit away. You have no other choice but to go back to the party. 

As you weave around the other guests, your mind detaches and wanders back to that dark night on campus. You didn’t really believe Bucky at first but then again, how well do you know Peter? It’s completely likely that he’s brought other girls around. But would it matter? 

Like you told Bucky, you’re just doing a project. 

You hit the wall suddenly as someone collides with you from the side. You let out and oomf and grip your phone tighter. You turn as a splash of cold liquid leaks down your sleeve. The drunken girl doesn’t even apologise as she laughs and follows her friend down to the kitchen. 

You shrink down even further. It’s overcrowded and too loud and too much. Not only that but you plainly don’t belong here. You live in an off-campus property with a shady landlord and questionable roommates; this place is a premium all-inclusive dorm. The type legacies and trust funders live in. 

You manage to squeeze past a group of boys in varsity jackets arguing loudly. You dip into Peter’s room and take a breath. It’s not as bad as the rest of the house but there’s some girls on the bed giggling and talking about things that make you want to blush. 

You search around. Not necessarily for an escape, you’re not desperate enough to hop out the window, but just for anywhere to hide and catch your breath. Literally. You switch your phone for your puffer and put it to your lips. 

You cross to the bathroom and knock. You turn your ear to it and listen for an answer. Nothing. You turn the handle and push inside. 

You stop short. Inside, Peter’s against the wall of the shower, pinned by MJ as she nibbles on his lower lip. You gasp in surprise and gape. Oh gosh. 

You stand dumbly in the door. Move, you idiot. Before you can flee, Peter’s eyes open and he sees you. He winces and grabs MJ’s shoulders, moving her away from him. 

“Hey,” he tries to move past her but she tugs him back. 

You back out, cheeks burning, and spin away without closing the door. It’s not like it’s any of your business, you shouldn’t care, but it’s awkward. You shouldn’t have seen that.  

It’s just like you suspected. You’re crashing Peter’s party. He didn’t actually want to invite you, he was just being nice. Like always. He’s always so nice and patient and you’re so pathetic. 

Maybe Bucky is right. Maybe you’re just another girl. Well, so what? You’re just friends. Just lab partners. You don’t care, do you? 

You barely avoid the elbow of one of the frats slurping on a red cup and another group of girls blindly force their way by without making room. You press against the wall as you try to get free of the bustling space.  

God, why did you even come? You knew this was a bad idea. This is the last time you do anything just to be polite. What good has that ever got you? 

You finally get to the door and stumble out into the hall. You catch yourself against the wall and look over at the couple still grossly sucking down each other’s tongues. You grimace and shake your puffer. You suck on it as you head down the hallway. 

“Hey, wait,” Peter calls your name as the door once more lets out the cacophony of voice, “look, what you saw--” 

“It’s fine, Peter,” you rasp, “really. Parties aren’t really my thing.” 

“No, it’s not fine. I don’t want you to think I just ditched you. It’s just MJ, she was all over me. Really, I was trying to get away--” 

“Peter,” you gulp, “we’re just friends,” you turn to face him and he nearly trips as he skids to a halt. “I don’t care.” 

You smile, or try to. You might be lying. You’re not really sure yourself. 

“You... don’t?” He frowns. 

You stare at him. “Well, should I?” You laugh nervously. 

He deflates and his brows furrow, “I mean... I do. I really care about you and... I was telling MJ and she just jumped on me. She has this thing for taken guys. Kinda why we didn’t work out. But uh, I guess I messed it all up. I invited you because I... well, yeah, I guess it doesn’t matter now.” His shoulders slump and his eyes glisten, “so, just go. I messed it all up. Not like you could ever like me back, right?” 

You stare at him. You open your mouth then shut it. Like him? Like really like him? If that’s what he means... do you? 

💜💜💜

From this point, there will be two paths; both Bucky and Peter will appear in both but each will favour one or the other as end goal. 

[six6sixfeetunder]

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Predictions pt 1:

source: (apparent) leaks from cast

(screenshot that or do whatever you want with it idc)

EPISODE 1-

•maybe some of the angels that died in the extermination may go to hell and leave hell overcrowded, or vice versa, as sir pentious going to heaven is proof that when sinners or angels die they can be reborn/teleported to the opposite afterlife.

•the hotel may become overcrowded with sinners, which is probably the obvious answer, but maybe the battle attracted more people and maybe even some of the cannibals stayed??

•similar to the last point, lucifer says in the song 'finale' that the hotel will be able to fit more sinners, meaning that maybe it's not busy but they made lots of rooms and not enough general space (communal spaces like the living room).

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EPISODE 2-

•its obvious that its probably saying sir pentious will be back, but maybe he was kicked out of heaven??

•similar to the last one, maybe the so called 'slippery situation' is him managing to get out of heaven and maybe being targetted by sinners or angels are trying to find him?? if so, the angels may want to return him to heaven, because if they're looking for him then they want to do something to him, which may include hurting him.

•again, all of these are quite similar, but he could've escaped heaven to temporarily visit his friends (AND POSSIBLE GF :0) in hell then been unable to get back in.

•another option is that he faced lots of hatred - probably from adam especially - and didn't want to be in heaven or even missed the others (AHEM CHERRI).

•i feel like the most likely option (as each episode always has a problem then a resolution (mostly) layout) is that the others (AHEM CHERRI AGAIN) try to get him back in hell because they miss him or they need him to help with the hotel maybe?? and he doesnt want to leave, maybe turning bad and fighting them or getting them in trouble, or they get caught.

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That's all!! Let me know what y'all think and your opinions/predictions too!!!! <3 there will probably be 4 parts (3 more) and ill try to post oftennnn byeeeeee

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Hospitals in Quebec are grappling with overcrowding, and the situation could worsen as flu season approaches. According to provincial data, wait times to see a doctor can stretch up to 13 hours in some facilities. At Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, labour shortages are exacerbating the issue. Dr. Mauril Gaudreault, president of Quebec's College of Physicians, noted that the intensive care unit is severely overcrowded. He added that patients now need to be increasingly ill to be admitted due to a lack of available beds.

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[covid-safer-hotties]

Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner - Published Aug 20, 2024

‘Olympic dreams shattered”, “Covid causing havoc”, “Everyone’s dropping like flies”: just some of the headlines from the Paris “post-Covid Olympics”. But when it comes to fighting Covid, there’s nothing.

At the outset, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of a SARS-Cov-2 surge globally, with a 20pc positivity rate in Europe (not seasonal, not normal) and at least 40 outbreaks in the Olympic village.

Many athletes were unable to compete due to post-acute Covid illnesses. Volunteers wrote to organisers saying “Covid pandemic threat denial” won’t protect against infection, demanding the implementation of scientifically proven mitigations. Organisers replied they were monitoring the situation and since there’s no testing, there’s no data and technically, no Covid. However, sanitiser is available.

The WHO also warned in recent weeks that the SARS2 pandemic is far from over and such high levels of uncontrolled transmission could lead to more severe variants emerging. A travel warning was issued for countries where transmission doubled in a week. Ireland was among them. Unsurprising, given our SARS2 wastewater levels last month were the highest since 2021. I guess Covid didn’t get Luke O’Neill’s “the pandemic’s over” memo.

It’s our Government’s job to communicate WHO health information to the public. No announcement ensued. Radio silence also from our Government-appointed interim chief medical officer, Professor Mary Horgan.

Public health officials and the media have a duty to expose the huge body of buried evidence of harms associated with repeated, forced SARS2 infections. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reported 9,755 patients waiting for beds last month – the worst month for overcrowding since records began in 2006.

Yet, responding to Limerick Hospital’s suspension of services due to emergency department overcrowding, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly claimed the number of people waiting on trolleys overall was falling.

Last month, I documented the rising SARS2 surge resulting in hospital outbreaks, harming patients and staff with a predicted knock-on effect on all services. Had Mr Donnelly reinstated universal masking then, this deterioration might have been mitigated. A study in the Journal of Hospital Infection last month found that preventative measures in healthcare, including staff N95/FFP2/3 masking and patient admission screening saved lives and money through reduced in-patient days and staff sickness.

SARS2 deaths data has not been published since May. My repeated requests for this data have thus far yielded nothing. But, we know that deaths increase globally after every wave, as do those suffering with long-Covid.

A review of long-Covid published in Nature Medicine last week, estimated that up to the end of last year, 400 million people of all ages, regardless of health status, have long-Covid, leading to an annual global economic toll of $1trn, or 1pc of the global GDP. Author Dr Ziyad Al-Aly warns that long-Covid affects nearly every organ system, including cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, reproductive, gastrointestinal and nervous system, describing it as, “the defining health crisis of our time”.

The review authors concluded that, effective policies should focus on prevention, support for patients, access to quality care, a co-ordinated global response, professional education and public health communication.

Five years into this pandemic, the evidence of harm is now irrefutable. Yet most people are unaware, for example, of the Lancet study published in June indicating brain abnormalities in survivors of Covid two years later and that “people recovering continue to experience cognitive, psychiatric, neurological symptoms and brain functional alterations”. Numerous studies have found that even “mild” SARS2 infections can cause or accelerate neurological degeneration. This has wide-ranging implications.

In May, pathologist Dr Margot Bolster reported that Covid-induced brain fog was likely a significant factor in a multi-car crash in Cork killing two in 2022. The driver, who veered onto the wrong side of the road, tested positive for Covid in the morgue. “There were all sorts of brain symptoms with it… it affected all organs of the body,” Dr Bolster said.

Last week, the WHO issued yet another warning: “Your health is precious. Protect yourself and loved ones from Covid: stay at home if sick. Test, get boosted, ventilate, mask around others.”

Again, this information was not shared. Instead, our governments are pathologising those of us using proven tools to protect ourselves and our loved ones. As though being scientifically literate is an act of disobedience, punishable by state-sponsored stigma and ostracisation.

The Paris Olympics proved that pretending the pandemic is over only serves to prolong it, that everyone, including elite athletes, are vulnerable and that we can’t hand-wash our way out of an airborne pandemic.

We urgently need clean indoor air and sterilising vaccines. Until then, FFP3 masks are the most effective tool we’ve got to protect our precious health.

[alwahabfoundation]

Winter Survival Kit Appeal: Providing Warmth and Hope

Introduction to Winter Survival Kit Appeal

As winter approaches, millions of people around the world are left vulnerable to freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions. For those living in poverty, conflict zones, or refugee camps, winter brings with it a season of danger. Without proper clothing, shelter, or heating, many face life-threatening challenges. Al-Wahab Foundation’s Winter Survival Kit Appeal is dedicated to addressing this urgent need by providing life-saving essentials to vulnerable individuals and families. This appeal is a testament to the foundation’s ongoing mission to help those most in need during difficult times.

Purpose of the Appeal

The primary goal of the Winter Survival Kit appeal is to save lives by providing the most vulnerable with the means to survive the winter months. This initiative focuses on helping people in dire situations, such as refugees, the homeless, and families living in extreme poverty. These individuals often lack access to even the most basic necessities, and winter only exacerbates their suffering.

Contents of the Winter Survival Kit

The Winter Survival Kit is carefully curated to meet the basic needs of those facing severe cold. Each kit includes high-quality, practical items designed to offer warmth and comfort. The goal is to ensure that individuals have the necessary resources to protect themselves from the elements.

Some of the key items included in the Winter Survival Kit are:

Blankets: Thick, insulated blankets to provide warmth during freezing nights.

Warm Clothing: Coats, sweaters, gloves, hats, and scarves to protect against the cold.

Footwear: Durable shoes and socks to keep feet warm and dry in harsh weather.

Food Supplies: Non-perishable food items to provide essential nutrition during the winter months.

Heating Supplies: Where possible, kits may include heating fuel or devices to help families stay warm indoors.

Each item in the kit is chosen for its durability and effectiveness in cold conditions. The foundation ensures that the kits are comprehensive and practical, making a real difference for those receiving them.

Target Areas

The Winter Survival Kit appeal focuses on areas that are particularly vulnerable to extreme cold. Many of these regions are in conflict zones, refugee camps, or areas of extreme poverty, where people have limited access to resources and are already struggling to survive. The impact of winter in these areas can be devastating, especially for children, the elderly, and those with health conditions.

Some of the primary regions targeted by Al-Wahab Foundation include:

Conflict Zones: Areas affected by war and displacement, where families often live in makeshift shelters with little protection from the cold.

Refugee Camps: Camps housing displaced individuals and families, often in overcrowded and poorly insulated conditions.

Remote Areas: Rural and isolated regions where people lack access to markets, healthcare, and proper shelter.

By focusing on these high-risk areas, the Winter Survival Kit appeal aims to reach those who are most at risk of cold-related illnesses and death. The foundation works closely with local partners to ensure that the kits are distributed to the right people in the most efficient way possible.

Impact of the Winter Survival Kit

The Winter Survival Kit has a significant impact on the lives of those who receive it. For many, it is the difference between life and death. Hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses are serious threats to people living in harsh winter conditions. The Winter Survival Kit helps prevent these by providing the necessary resources to keep warm and safe.

How Donations Help

The success of the Winter Survival Kit appeal depends entirely on the generosity of donors. Each contribution, no matter how small, plays a critical role in helping the Al-Wahab Foundation deliver these life-saving kits to those in need. Donations are used to purchase the items included in the kits, cover the costs of transportation and distribution, and ensure that the kits reach their intended recipients.

The breakdown of donations is simple:

£25 can provide a family with a Winter Survival Kit.

£50 can provide two families with essential winter supplies.

£100 can support a community by providing multiple kits to those in need.

Every donation makes a tangible difference and helps to ensure that more people can survive the winter months in safety and comfort.

Why Support the Appeal

Supporting the Winter Survival Kit appeal is more than just an act of charity it is an act of compassion and solidarity. Winter is a season of hardship for many, and those who are already struggling are the hardest hit. By donating to this appeal, individuals have the opportunity to save lives and provide warmth to those who need it most.

For Muslims, this appeal is also an opportunity to participate in Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity). By providing essential winter supplies, donors are offering a form of charity that continues to benefit the recipients for as long as the supplies are in use. Every time a person wraps themselves in a warm blanket or eats a meal provided by the kit, the donor receives ongoing rewards.

Call to Action

Al-Wahab Foundation urges everyone to contribute to the Winter Survival Kit appeal. With your help, we can provide warmth, comfort, and security to those facing the harshest winter conditions. Donations can be made online, with options for one-time contributions or recurring donations to continue supporting this important cause throughout the winter months.

Conclusion

Winter is a time of celebration and warmth for many, but for others, it is a season of hardship and danger. The Winter Survival Kit appeal by the Al-Wahab Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that no one has to face winter without the essential supplies needed to survive. Through your donations, we can provide life-saving kits to the most vulnerable, offering warmth, comfort, and hope.

[airambulanceavaition]

Air Ambulance Services in Varanasi: Providing Critical Care and Swift Transport Services

In recent years, the demand for Air Ambulance Services in Varanasi has been on the rise due to the increasing need for swift and efficient emergency medical transportation. Varanasi, a city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is known for its cultural heritage and religious significance. However, like any other urban center, Varanasi also faces medical emergencies that require immediate attention and specialized care.

Importance of Air Ambulance Aviation

Air Ambulance Aviation plays a crucial role in providing timely medical assistance to individuals in critical conditions. These services utilize aircraft specially equipped with medical equipment and trained healthcare professionals to transport patients from one location to another swiftly. In the case of Varanasi, where access to advanced medical facilities may be limited in certain areas, Air Ambulance Services become essential in bridging this gap and ensuring that patients receive the necessary care without delays.

One of the key advantages of Air Ambulance Services in Varanasi is their ability to overcome traffic congestion and geographical barriers that often hinder ground transportation. In emergency situations where every minute counts, air ambulances can significantly reduce the time taken to reach a healthcare facility capable of providing appropriate treatment. This rapid response can make a significant difference in the outcome for patients requiring urgent medical attention.

Enhancing Emergency Medical Care in Varanasi

Varanasi, being a major cultural and tourist destination, attracts visitors from various parts of India and around the world. While exploring the city’s rich heritage, individuals may encounter unforeseen health emergencies that necessitate immediate evacuation to a well-equipped medical facility. In such scenarios, Air Ambulance Services offer a lifeline by ensuring prompt transfer to hospitals with advanced medical capabilities.

Moreover, Varanasi’s geographical location along the Ganges River presents unique challenges during emergencies. In cases where patients are located in remote areas or inaccessible terrains, traditional ambulances may struggle to reach them promptly. Herein lies the significance of Air Ambulance Aviation, which can swiftly reach even the most remote locations and evacuate patients efficiently.

Furthermore, Varanasi serves as a hub for spiritual tourism and pilgrimage activities throughout the year. During peak seasons when large crowds gather for religious events, there is an increased likelihood of medical emergencies due to factors such as overcrowding and heat-related illnesses. In such high-pressure situations, having reliable Air Ambulance Services readily available can ensure that individuals receive timely medical aid when conventional means of transportation may be inadequate.

In conclusion, 

Air Ambulance Services in Varanasi play a vital role in enhancing emergency medical care by providing rapid response times, overcoming logistical challenges, and ensuring timely access to advanced healthcare facilities. As the demand for these services continues to grow in urban centers like Varanasi, investing in Air Ambulance Aviation becomes increasingly crucial for safeguarding public health and well-being.

Contact Information

For more information or to request air ambulance services, you can contact Air Ambulance Aviation through their 24/7 hotline or visit their website.

Contact Us:  +91 8976394108 |  +91 8655780014

Website: https://airambulanceaviation.in

[accessurgentcare5]

The Importance of Urgent Healthcare: Access, Challenges, and Solutions

Urgent healthcare services are essential in today's fast-paced world, providing timely medical attention for a variety of non-life-threatening conditions. These services, offered through urgent care centers and emergency rooms, address immediate medical needs that cannot wait for scheduled appointments. In this article, we'll delve into the significance of urgent healthcare, exploring how it contributes to patient well-being and the broader healthcare system.

The Significance of Urgent Healthcare

Urgent Health Care fills a critical gap in the healthcare continuum by offering prompt treatment for conditions such as minor injuries, acute illnesses, and infections. Unlike primary care, which focuses on preventive and routine care, Urgent health care addresses immediate concerns outside of regular office hours. This accessibility is particularly crucial for individuals facing sudden health issues or those unable to manage their conditions at home. Moreover, urgent care facilities play a pivotal role in relieving the strain on emergency rooms by treating non-life-threatening cases, thereby optimizing resource allocation and reducing wait times.

Challenges in Urgent Healthcare Delivery

Despite its importance, urgent healthcare encounters several challenges that can impede its effectiveness. One major issue is accessibility, especially in rural or underserved areas where patients may face long travel distances to reach the nearest facility. Additionally, resource allocation poses a significant challenge during peak hours or seasonal surges in demand, leading to longer wait times and compromised quality of care. Coordination with primary care providers is another hurdle, as fragmented communication and follow-up care can result in disjointed treatment plans. Furthermore, insurance coverage for urgent care services may be inadequate for some patients, deterring them from seeking timely medical attention due to financial concerns.

Solutions for Enhancing Urgent Healthcare

To address these challenges, a comprehensive approach is needed to enhance the accessibility, coordination, and affordability of urgent healthcare services. Integrating telemedicine into urgent care can improve accessibility, particularly in underserved areas, by providing virtual consultations and triage services. Community outreach and education initiatives can raise awareness of local urgent care options and help reduce unnecessary visits to emergency rooms. Strengthening collaboration between urgent care providers and primary care physicians is crucial for ensuring continuity of care and seamless information exchange. Policymakers can also explore strategies to improve insurance coverage for urgent care services, making them more affordable and accessible to patients. Additionally, investments in expanding urgent care infrastructure can help alleviate overcrowding and improve access in underserved communities.

Conclusion

In conclusion, urgent healthcare services play a vital role in addressing immediate medical needs and improving patient outcomes. Despite facing challenges such as limited accessibility and resource constraints, urgent care facilities remain essential components of the healthcare system. By implementing solutions that focus on enhancing access, coordination, and affordability, we can ensure that urgent healthcare remains responsive to the diverse needs of patients. Prioritizing urgent healthcare not only improves individual well-being but also contributes to the efficiency and sustainability of the broader healthcare ecosystem.

[head-post]

Chinese hospitals overwhelmed with spike in respiratory illnesses

As a result of the surge in respiratory diseases in China, especially among children, paediatric wards in urban hospitals are overcrowded, The Guardian reports.

Media outlets in China have reported that Beijing Children’s Hospital has been operating at full capacity for the past two months, receiving up to 9,378 patients per day. The newspaper also reported that outpatient clinics, paediatric clinics and respiratory departments of several Beijing hospitals are full for at least seven days ahead.

Last week, the World Health Organisation said it was monitoring a rise in the number of “undiagnosed pneumonia in children’s hospitals in Beijing, Liaoning and other places in China”.

Influenza-like illnesses are reported to be more than twice as high as in recent years, but authorities attributed the rise in cases to the start of the first flu season after pandemic restrictions were lifted and called for calm. At a news conference on Sunday, the national health commission urged local authorities to open more fever clinics, extend opening hours and increase the supply of medicines.

Read more HERE

[reginap5]

Navigating the Resurgence of Travel: Unveiling the Complex Landscape of Fraud and the Role of KYC UAE KYX Platform

In the wake of 2022, the travel industry is experiencing a robust resurgence after a significant downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this revival is accompanied by a pressing challenge — an upswing in fraudulent activities. Criminals are exploiting various vulnerabilities, including identity theft, loyalty program rewards, and the inherent chaos of the holiday season, to engage in illicit activities.

The Fraught Nexus: Identity Theft, Loyalty Program Exploitation, and Travel

One of the prominent threats faced by the travel industry is identity theft, a peril amplified by the revival of travel in 2022. Criminals target travelers, seeking to exploit stolen personal information and loyalty program rewards. These ill-gotten rewards are often sold on the dark web or converted into tickets, creating a lucrative market for fraudsters. Travel companies must take proactive steps to protect their customers from identity theft. This includes implementing secure online payment systems, using authentication procedures, and enforcing proper use of customer accounts. Additionally, travel companies should educate their customers on the importance of protecting their personal information.

Additionally, the ease with which thieves can pilfer credit cards, debit cards, and PINs from unsuspecting travelers poses a significant risk. The holiday season exacerbates these threats, with overcrowded airports, flight delays, and late arrivals providing fertile ground for identity theft, account takeovers, and various forms of fraud. Travelers should be vigilant in protecting their information, including their credit card numbers, passwords, and PINs. They ought to utilize robust passwords and implement two-factor authentication whenever feasible. Additionally, travelers should be aware of any suspicious activity on their accounts and report any suspicious transactions to their respective banks or credit card companies.

Industry-Specific Challenges: Airlines, Car Rentals, Hotels, and the Sharing Economy

Fraud within the travel industry is pervasive, affecting airlines, car rentals, hotels, and the sharing economy. Airlines, in particular, are attractive targets due to the high value associated with both tickets and miles. Criminals exploit vulnerabilities in loyalty programs, compromising accounts and stealing valuable rewards.

Car rentals, representing high-value assets, must be safeguarded against theft. Hotels, although not typically involved in secondary market transactions, are susceptible to fraudsters who take over accounts and utilize stolen points to book rooms or pose as unauthorized travel agents.

A Solution Tailored for Modern Travel Fraud: KYC UAE KYX Platform

In the face of these evolving threats, combating modern travel fraud demands sophisticated solutions. Enter the KYC UAE KYX Platform, a first-class solution designed to provide an exceptional user experience while simultaneously fortifying businesses against the onslaught of criminal activities.

This cutting-edge platform from KYC UAE is strategically crafted to keep criminals at bay, offering a comprehensive approach to identity verification and fraud prevention in the travel sector. As the travel industry continues to recover and adapt to the new normal, the KYC UAE KYX Platform emerges as a reliable ally in the ongoing battle against fraud.

Get to Know Your Traveler: Building Trust in Travel and Hospitality

For those navigating the intricate landscape of modern travel, the guide titled "Know Your Traveler: How to Establish Trust in Travel & Hospitality" serves as an invaluable resource. Delving into best practices for preventing fraud during the holidays and beyond, this guide sheds light on the importance of establishing trust in an industry fraught with potential risks.

In the UAE, where the travel industry is a vital component of the economy, KYC UAE's suite of solutions becomes indispensable. From KYC and AML solutions to KYT and KYB services, the comprehensive offerings cater to the unique needs of the UAE region, ensuring robust customer onboarding processes and bolstering defenses against fraud. KYC UAE's solutions also help businesses comply with local and international regulations, protecting them from potential fines and legal risks. Additionally, they enable businesses to quickly identify risky customers, allowing them to make informed decisions and reduce financial losses.

Conclusion: Safeguarding the Future of Travel

As travel experiences a renaissance, safeguarding the industry's future necessitates a proactive stance against fraud. KYC UAE, with its KYX Platform, emerges as a beacon of security, providing a shield against the multifaceted threats that accompany the resurgence of travel. Informed by the guide's best practices, the industry can collectively work towards establishing trust in travel and hospitality, paving the way for a secure and resilient future.

[princelandscape]

Tips On How to Maintain Your Rooftop and Balcony Gardens

The concept of gardening has been prevalent since time immemorial. Gardening has a significant positive impact on our overall well-being. It is known to reduce stress and anxiety and also helps to enhance the immune system. Besides, watching something you nurtured to grow; breathe and live is a wonderful feeling. But maintaining a garden requires skills and patience.

Traditional gardening requires space and careful installation of plants; the maintenance of a big garden is time-consuming. To provide a better alternative, people resort to keeping their gardening hobby alive by having rooftop or balcony gardens. Several landscape and gardening services are; available that provide easy installation of these gardens, which you can manage by following a few easy yet, effective tips.

Here are six easy and effective tips which you can follow to keep your vertical gardens of balcony gardens alive and healthy!

According to several Landscape service professionals,the reason why, people have stopped taking up gardening as a hobby is that they don't have the time to look after the plants. Plants have different requirements, and you should be careful that you're being able to provide them with the right living conditions. These simple tips given below might help you out in maintaining your small garden at your apartment.

Watering the plants: Plants have different water demands, and if you; over-irrigate, they can die due to excess water consumption, which is a hindrance; to air circulation in the soil. Watering plants is necessary, but you need to know which plant requires what quantity of water.

Avoid overcrowding: Plants need space to breathe and grow if you overcrowd the gardening area, it would lead to a nutrient deficiency in the soil. Nutrient deficiency causes several physiological damages to the plant that later causes them to die.

Check for pest infestation: If you're growing fruits and vegetables, you must be; on the lookout for pest infestation. Though vertical gardens and rooftop gardens have an advantage in avoiding larger rodents, insects also feed on plants, and hence you need to keep looking for them. Use biological pesticides as they are safe and cost-effective.

Clean the containers: Cleanliness is essential when maintaining a garden, besides messy and unclean containers are not visually attractive and have ill effects on plant health. If you're; growing herbs, fruits, or vegetables, you must clean the containers between each harvest season.

Protect the plants from harsh environmental conditions: Not every plant needs scorching sunlight and can do with minimum sun exposure. Therefore, protect the softer plants that don't require much sunlight with plant covers that absorb sunlight and can act as a barrier. In this way, you can have healthier and long-lasting plant life.

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[scriptmedic]

Biggest things you can do to help your health team out and take pressure off overcrowded hospitals thru the flu season:

Get your flu shot and COVID booster (if eligible). Just do it.

Unless you are critically ill, stay out of the ER. ER docs will give you fluids and Tylenol for the flu. You can give yourself those things at home. If anything, do a remote urgent care visit.

Mask up. 2020 flu season had one of the lowest admission rates for flu in decades, because masking, social distancing, and hand sanitizing were all SUPER effective at reducing flu transmission.

Hand sanitizer. It's more effective against flu than against COVID (IINM)

If you're sick, stay home. (If you can.)

Stay healthy, lovelies!

xoxo, Aunt Scripty

is that good

[atlanticcanada]

Nova Scotia's chief doctor urges holiday caution as province hits peak flu season

Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health is urging caution during the holiday season as flu cases hit peak levels across the province.

Dr. Robert Strang says he recommends people wear masks in crowded public spaces and when they are sick, given the pressures facing the province's medical system.

Strang says influenza cases and other illnesses such as respiratory syncytial virus are contributing to overcrowded emergency rooms.

He says even a small number of virus-related hospitalizations puts strain on an already stressed hospital system.

Strang says anyone who is sick should avoid social gatherings and that people who haven't gotten a flu shot should get one.

The province said Thursday there were 686 new cases reported of Influenza A last week and 100 people were admitted to hospital because of the virus, including eight to intensive care.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2022.

from CTV News - Atlantic https://ift.tt/WxAlGJw

[allthecanadianpolitics]

As emergency department resources are stretched to their limits across the country, occupancy rates in Nova Scotia hospitals are no different — with some saying the wait times are the worst they’ve seen in recent years. Janet Hazelton, president of the Nova Scotia Nurses Union, said some hospitals throughout the province witnessed a near-double increase in patients seeking care during the holiday season. “This is no different than any other year, except the volumes are significantly increased,” she said in an interview on Friday. “The message I’m getting from my nurses is that it’s exacerbated and there’s way more people waiting, and they’re waiting a lot longer to be seen.”

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[unfoldingmoments]

Hospital for the insane (part 2)

Historical tours run between March 29th to November 2nd, but make sure to book your appointment ahead of time. The hospital offers day time ghost hunts, and flashlight tours that will run you anywhere between 10 to 40 bucks, which for a 2 hour guided tour is pretty darn awesome.

Trans-Allegheny is one of those places you have to see to believe, and knowing that all the money goes towards the restoration and preservation of a National Historic Landmark is a pretty awesome too. With Halloween season just around the corner it's the perfect place to get scared in the name of preserving history! -Roadtrippers Formerly known as the Weston State Hospital, this West Virginia facility served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill in the mid-1800’s.

The history of the building holds fascinating stories of Civil War raids, a gold robbery, the "curative" effects of architecture, and the efforts of determined individuals to help better the lives of the mentally ill. Tour this nationally recognized landmark and see how it left a lasting impression on local and national history. Daily heritage tours are available for both small and large groups. The Asylum has had apparition sightings, unexplainable voices and sounds, and other paranormal activity reported in the past by guests, staff, SyFy's Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Academy, the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures and Paranormal Challenge. Step back in time and see how the mentally insane lived, and died, within these walls.

Thousands have been committed to the asylum over the years, and hundreds unfortunately died here. Decide for yourself if they’re still occupying the historic wards and treatment rooms. Have you been curious about the possible paranormal activity in the other buildings at the facility? Due to popular demand, we are having an investigation of the Medical Center, the Forensics and the Geriatrics Buildings. The investigation time will be divided to ensure each group has time in each of the three buildings. This hunt will last from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Ever thought about spending the night in a haunted lunatic asylum? Our Ghost Hunts last from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (excludes October hunts). After everyone is registered and divided into groups, guides will assist you in your exploration of this massive gothic asylum. After a brief paranormal tour you may either hunt alone or with our experienced ghost hunting guides. Our guides are here to ensure that you have a positive and safe evening.

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. It was designed by the renowned architect Richard Andrews following the Kirkbride plan, which called for long rambling wings arranged in a staggered formation, assuring that each of the connecting structures received an abundance of therapeutic sunlight and fresh air.

The original hospital, designed to house 250 souls, was open to patients in 1864 and reached its peak in the 1950's with 2,400 patients in overcrowded and generally poor conditions. Changes in the treatment of mental illness and the physical deterioration of the facility forced its closure in 1994 inflicting a devastating effect on the local economy, from which it has yet to recover. https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/weston-wv/points-of-interest/trans-allegheny-lunatic-asylum-weston

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Okay, a what does it mean? post as requested. Hopefully, it covers what you wanted to know :)

These kinds of interviews, like the EW one, where you have to attempt to explain away unsound decisions that were made above your pay grade, are always so fun to do -_- As a showrunner, you're expected to toe the company line and take the hit for any fallout, regardless of whose idea it was. Your apple cart is hitched to this ill-tempered and mean-spirited donkey that you have to manage.

So, what's the deal with those contracts?

The studio makes a commitment to put an actor in a certain number of episodes, which does limit what character features in which story line. Each actor in that huge cast has to get their minimum and that means you're left with a puzzle of whom to stick where, so everyone gets their due. For example, if Christian has a minimum of 15, then she has to be in that number of episodes or the studio is in breach of her contract.

Melissa's contract is based on a shorter run than 24 episodes, so her minimum is low relative to the length of this season. That is in no way a justification for how she's been used in the episodes she's in and as #2 on the call sheet, she should have been featured as the leading lady that she is.

"Some people" in the response, though, does not mean Melissa because the topic in question is her scenes with Lauren C. "Some people" are all the other actors whom you have to cram into an overcrowded narrative.

For example, Lauren R has to be inserted somewhere, as per her contract, so where do you fit Connie when Yumiko is dealing with Eugene's court case, and Magna and Kelly are at Outpost 22? (Luke is in the wind woods with Aaron et al.) She has to go after her sister—this season is all about family and belonging, but the only person who signs and is still at large is Daryl.

That means we can't pair him up with Carol to trudge through the colon of Alexandria (and we wouldn't want to since the symbolism would be wrong for Caryl) because Maggie and Connie don't know each other. Connie was lost when Maggie came back and she went to Meridian before Connie returned. Connie then went to the CW and Maggie stayed at Hilltop. Zero connections. The scene would have no emotional weight with those two and they can't even communicate.

At the same time, visibility is important and female friendships haven't been shown much on TWD. In the first two seasons, people were still getting to know one another, so we just see the beginning of bonding among the women, and Maggie and Carol are the only two left, so it's important to show that they do have that familial bond. There's more to them than their relationships with the men in their lives. So, this is a chance to show Carol and Maggie being friends and close family, just like earlier in the season when we saw "big brother" Daryl with Maggie.

There's a Janus-faced quality to the answer because it's trying to obfuscate the studio/network responsibility in specifically limiting Caryl interaction by mixing in Eugene and Rosita, the other longstanding male-female friendship, at the same time as it's acknowledging that Carol and Daryl are "a pairing" and it's popular. Note that this isn't in direct response to a query on Caryl—the interviewer just uses Carol and Daryl as one of two examples and there's no "romantic" context—so there's a reason for its inclusion and the phrasing.

The ship-baiting, if you can call "whatever thing [Carol]'s got going on with Daryl or Ezekiel" that, is annoying (to everyone, not just the viewers), but it's been franchise policy since S4 and you do as you're told once you've exhausted your means of protest.

The reader can (but shouldn't) infer that it's the same kind of "whatever" that Carol's got going with both men. She's very firm and specific (not to mention verbal) with Ezekiel that they're no longer "like that" whereas her feelings for Daryl are all expressed through her eyes while she's trying to make more of Daryl's relationship with Connie than it is. As a showrunner, you intentionally do that juxtaposition, so the "whatever" between Carol and her men isn't the same at all, but you can't say that in an interview without the mangy donkey kicking you in the kidneys.

I'm pressed for time, so there might be logical leaps in here, but let me know if it doesn't make sense. I'll have to address TTD separately (not enough time atm), so I can add any clarifications or additions to that post.

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Thank you for taking the time to give us more insight. Very helpful.

My own thoughts coming soon!