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To earn EGOT status artists must win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.
The ceremony took place at the May Fair Hotel on Sunday.
Previous recipients include Martin Scorsese and Dame Helen Mirren.
The actress and her famous former partner, who share their son Alfie Oldman together, separated in 1990.
The Call Me By Your Name actor, who denies all criminal allegations, said he had a ‘very intense and extreme lifestyle’.
The Marvel actor shared a snapshot from the new show one month after a serious snowplough accident near his home.
Authorities said such efforts would normally be downgraded to a ‘passive search’ after 10 days, but that plans had been extended.
The Casino Royale actress was due to play the lead role in the film, but the production was abandoned in October 2019.
Marvel and DC are set to drop trailers for these much-hyped movies.
This spring Keanu Reeves will return as deadly assassin John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 4.
Casino Royale actress Ms Green was due to play the lead role in dystopian thriller A Patriot.
Antonio Banderas says he was warned about being typecast when he came to Hollywood.
The actress won a Golden Globe for her role in the multiverse film Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The pair shared the screen in Deep Water.
Sean Crawford said that ‘The Whale’ gives a ‘voice’ to people in his position
Some are too saccharine, others too long – and the worst are when an actor thinks only of themselves
Eddie Murphy recently claimed that his character Donkey was more worthy of a Shrek spin-off than Puss In Boots.
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The Black Panther sequel is our pick of the week.
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Cream Puff Ghosts
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Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; spread into 4-in. x 3-in. ovals. Using a knife coated with nonstick cooking spray, make a wavy edge at the bottom of the ghost as shown in photo below left. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in the milk and brown sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. Stir in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Cover and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped cream.
Split cream puffs in half; remove dough from inside. Set aside 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling for eyes. Spoon remaining filling into cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Place two small dots of reserved filling on each ghost; top with jelly beans. Serve immediately.
Yield: 9 cream puffs.
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Lunch spots near the Javits Center
We're going to be in New York for a week. I'm traveling with a professional chef who has all the dinners planned out (Babbo, Daniel, Bouley, Per Se, Patsy's) so it is my job to figure out the lunches. Can you recommend some low-key, fun, quick restaurants with good, simple and (dare I hope) healthy food near the Javits Center? Thanks!
Others might, but I can't. It's been my experience that the food service inside the Javits Center is neither, fun, nor quick, nor good.
The locals might correct me, but I'm thinking lunch for you will be a short cab ride away---and that's not always practical when doing business at the Javits.
The above poster is correct -- there really isn't anything inside Javits. And you'll have to go probably at least to 10th Ave., more likely 9th and 8th to find anything good. Three suggestions (somewhat close, but not all that close): Meskerem on 47th & 10th, Hallo Berlin on 10th & 44th, and John's Pizza on 44th & 8th.
I personally enjoy Manganro's Hero Boy on 9th and ,I believe 39th. Great Italian food, heroes and pasta. You will love it!!!
you're in food hell. grab a cab to daisy may's bbq. ten blocks or so north on 11th.
next day, grab the same cab and scoot over to keens (legendary steak house). skip the dining room and eat in the pub room (no reservations).
now that you have a relationship with your cabby, ask him to scoot you over to uncle nick's for decent greek food.
follow up the next day with lunch at wonjo. decent korean place open 24 hours. upstairs you can grill your own!


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Former President Jerry John Rawlings and MP for Ablekuma South and former Mayor of Accra, Alfred Oko Vanderpuye, had a little spat during the week which went viral online, with the former humiliating the latter with a very public snub.
The pair were both in Parliament for the final State of the Nation address by the outgoing John Dramani Mahama when Vanderpuye approached the founder of his party, but Rawlings’ body language made it quite clear he had no interest in conversing with him.
The video went viral as people immensely trolled Oko Vanderpuye, but the pair appears to have ‘kissed and made up’ – publicly putting their ‘beef’ to bed.
At the swearing in ceremony for the new Parliament, Rawlings sought out the former mayor and amiably conversed with him, obviously intent on making light of the earlier incident.


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Democrats run scared over census citizenship question
Apparently, asking people in the U.S. whether they are citizens of the U.S. or not, in the decennial census, is presenting a big crisis for Democrats.
5. Dems fear immigrants will skip 2020 census
"At least 12 states signaled ... that they would sue to block the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 census, arguing that the change would cause fewer Americans to be counted and violate the Constitution," the N.Y. Times reports:
- Why it matters: The question could discourage immigrant participation.
- "The Constitution requires that every resident of the United States be counted in a decennial census, whether or not they are citizens."
- "The results are used not just to redraw political boundaries from school boards to House seats, but to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants and subsidies."
Fear? Is Allen really hearing that they have fear? Not just consider it important, but consider it an existential threat to their power?
Apparently, so. The argument goes that illegals won't answer the census out of fear that their immigration status will be found out and then not be counted in the census. If a lot of them refuse, then Democrats could lose seats in Congress. It says a lot about the base of the Democratic Party that non-citizens are that important to them, the very basis of why they are in office at all. Talk about foreign influence in the U.S. elections. What kind of party seeks to exert immense power over the lives of citizens through leftwing policies, yet doesn't even have a citizen base to back their power?
So now they have launched a 12-state lawsuit featuring 12 Democratic states desperate to stay blue by keeping that citizenship question off the census. By the logic of the lawsuit, the U.S. Constitution is violated if foreigners here illegally decide to break the law a second time by not complying with answering the census, something the rest of us could be busted for if we failed to comply. Illegals not only have a constitutional 'right' to cross the border illegally, they have a second constitutional 'right' to not answer the census because they don't like one of its questions.
What's vivid here is that here in California, which shelters a quarter of the nation's illegals due to all the goodies on offer ("You're all welcome in California," Gov. Jerry Brown said, speaking in front of the Mexican flag), the districts led by the most rabid Democrats, both in Congress and in the statehouses, are the very ones with the highest concentrations of illegals. In Cudahy, for instance, off the highway 710 corridor south of Los Angeles, around 90% of the voting age population does not vote, and only a quarter of the potential voter population is eligible, due to their non-citizen status - and the figure is probably much higher now. Corruption-plagued Cudahy is represented by radicals in Washington and Sacramento because just about nobody is qualified to vote, leaving the manipulation of the election very easy in the hands of leftwing political operatives. These radicals would not be in power were it not for the tiny voter bases cushioned by huge illegal populations which comes of the current set-up, which is to count illegals in the census without determining their status.
Here is what L.A. Weekly reported about Cudahy in 2007, three years before the city's massive corruption scandal:
Cudahy resembles a Mexican border town more than it does a Los Angeles suburb. Entrenched gangs and Mexican drug trafficking have trapped working-class legal and illegal immigrants in a cycle of violence and fear, in a city where less than a quarter of the 28,000 residents are eligible to vote. An uneducated city council, a deeply troubled police force imported from Maywood two towns over, and the raw power of the 18th Street Gang — a complex criminal organization with a knack for setting up business fronts and obscuring underground drug activity — make Cudahy residents seem like hostages in their own city.
But Cudahy is rather interesting. In a bid to shake out the city's sanctuary city status, some conservative working class residents found that the number of registered voters in that city was so low, it only took 62 petition signatures to get their measure on the ballot. The threshhold in California to get a local measure on the ballot is 10% of registered voters.
Even participation of registered voters is insanely low at 8.6% in Los Angeles county, which is a sign of this phenomenon of high numbers of illegals dominating cities, but not voting, going on all over in the region. There have been intense voter registration drives in Los Angeles county for the past decade in illegal-immigrant rich districts and many of these registrants allow the political operatives to register them yet do not turn out to vote.
Yet it's a very big deal to the Democrats and their media allies. The story was big enough to be the front-page, above-the-fold headliner in this morning's San Diego Union-Tribune here:
The Trump administration's decision to add a question about citizenship in the 2020 Census was met with fierce pushback from its critics Tuesday, launching a legal and political battle with enormous stakes in a fight that pits the administration against many Democratic states.
The decision announced late Monday night by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has already triggered legal challenges from California and New York, with the latter promising a "multi-state" lawsuit challenging the administration.
The resource allocation issue is interesting, too. If illegal immigrants refuse to answer questions about citizenship from the census and decide not to be counted, federal and state cash could be withheld from the districts, leaving less money for leftwing politicians to throw around.
So much for the Democrats' claims that illegals are only here to work and would never dream of draining the public coffers by taking welfare. The Seattle Times describes blue states as likely to lose billions in federal allocations because illegals are unlikely to answer the census due to its citizenship questions.
Now imagine if illegal immigrants, who are anything but in the shadows, based on their activism, and who trust the government enough to use taxpayer subsidies for housing, schooling, medical care, etc., and who at least want to vote Democrat, somehow can't trust the government enough to admit that they are non-citizens. Not illegals, mind you, just non-citizens. It's pretty amazing.
As Democrats fight this question out of mortal fear they may lose power and money to throw around, it highlights to the rest of us that without foreign illegals, they aren't popular. What it really means is that they are admitting to being a fifth column, in hock with a foreign population base, not an American one. They don't represent us.


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I read these stories today.
They synchronously matched this Alan Watts lecture I had watched a few hours earlier.
Alan Watts often mentioned the inherent duality of all things – ‘there is no front without the back’ – ‘a wave must have a crest and a trough’ – “sensation is awareness of contrast” yin and yang – you know all this.
I don’t think choosing to love someone of the same sex, or simply being sexually attracted to your own sex creates misery (obviously assuming you are free to do so without harassment or guilt). What I do think is that if you do not socialize with the opposite sex, as equals, then you are not in balance.
A penis in a vagina doesn’t create balance but having common ground with the opposite gender does. Protecting children is a basic common ground concept of adults for example.
I am fortunate to work at an office job where there is pretty good mix of adults. I’m a man and not one of those who has a ‘work wife’ and I’m definitely not looking to find someone to have sex with – been there and done all that and have nothing to prove, but I do find it enjoyable just to have female friends to pass the day with.
My day job involves being the supervisor as in “let me speak to your supervisor”.
I have no problem with independent women. I much prefer a strong willed woman over a clingy dish-rag type but I also don’t judge a woman who says “I need to check with my husband” – that doesn’t sound indecisive – it sounds polite.
What I have found, from talking to people who have troubles enough to want to speak to a supervisor of a manufacturing company, is that the most miserable people are not the ones who cop an elitist attitude – fuck it, here’s your free shit – I don’t need to get fired over a pissing contest.
No, the most miserable people are the ones who demand that you acknowledge and justify their sense of entitlement. Some women just can’t understand that because they don’t own a set of tools and never learned or practiced basic home maintenance that they will need a friend or family member to help them or they must pay someone to do it!
It’s totally cool if you are a widow or divorced and your husband used to do all the handyman stuff – it’s just how the division of labor worked out in your household. Now, until you find someone else to take over those tasks again, your options are to learn to do it yourself or pay someone to do it. Crying that it’s not fair is pathetic – it’s not appropriate to get all emotional when talking to a stranger – that only works with your daddy and he ain’t me.
Men like all kinds of women in every possible way but it’s a safe bet to say that they don’t want the women they live with to be ‘perfect’ or look like a Playboy model – that’s way too much work and causes stress – be a human with me as I am one.
No relationship can last without balance. If one person puts the other on a pedestal then the other person will probably resent them for that.
If a woman wants to act like a man, that’s totally cool and if a woman wants to rely on her sex appeal then she should have the freedom to do so too – it doesn’t make the other women complicit. We can all co-exist as adults.
Be happy now, with what you have and who you are. There is nothing more attractive than happiness!
A little bit of sugar can go a long way!

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Earlier this year, when the UK Department for Education issued its new curriculum for GCSE Religious Studies classes, the focus was on: Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism.
Humanism, a belief system reflected by far more people than some of the religions on that list combined, wasn’t given the same treatment. That’s why three parents eventually filed a lawsuit against the government (with the help of the British Humanist Association).
A month ago, in a major decision from Britain’s High Court, a judge ruled that Education Secretary Nicky Morgan (below) was wrong to exclude Humanism from the Religious Studies classes in the country .
To be clear: The ruling didn’t say Humanism *had* to be taught in Religious Education classes, only that specifically excluding it was wrong. But Morgan is now determined to do everything she can to make sure that decision has no significant impact in classrooms where religion was prioritized:
Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, today publishes new guidance to non-faith schools which makes clear that they do not need to give “equal parity” to non-religious views.
Mrs Morgan is concerned that humanists are using the courts as part of a “creeping ratchet effect” which will ultimately see primary schools forced to teach children about atheism.
Bullshit on her part. Humanists were never asking for schools to indoctrinate children in godlessness. They were asking for nothing more than to be represented along with other major religions. With the Court’s decision, it could have been included in the Religious Studies curriculum. Morgan’s intervention says that schools do not need to do anything of the sort and that they can, if they choose, relegate discussions about Humanism to non-Religious Studies classes.
Going even further, she wants children to be told to believe in God.
A source close to Mrs Morgan said: “Nicky has had enough of campaign groups using the Courts to try and force the teaching of atheism and humanism to kids against parent’s wishes.
“That’s why she’s taking a stand to protect the right of schools to prioritise the teaching of Christianity and other major religions.”
In that way, she’s no different from Religious Right conservatives in the U.S., conflating neutrality with advocacy. The Humanist groups in question don’t want the government telling children they shouldn’t believe in God, but it’s dishonest to talk about what people believe when it comes to God without pointing out that a significant portion of the country — more than 25% according to the 2011 census — have no religious affiliation at all.
By telling schools they can ignore Humanism if they want to, Morgan is making sure every school knows the letter of the law while ignoring the spirit of it.
I’ve reached out to the British Humanist Association and National Secular Society for comment and will update this post if/when I hear back.


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TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL Recording, Featuring Jill Paice & Telly Leung, Released Today
The recording of TOKIO CONFIDENTIAL, a new musical with words and music by Eric Schorr that had its Off-Broadway world premiere in 2012, will be released by Broadway Records and is now available for pre-order on the Broadway Records website at www.broadwayrecords.com/cds/tokio-confidential and select retailers. The album will be released on CD and digitally today, May 12, 2015.
Tokio Confidential is the story of Isabella, an adventurous young American Civil War widow who in 1879 sails for Japan, where she meets Horiyoshi, the most renowned Japanese tattoo artist of his time. When Isabella decides to have Horiyoshi engrave her entire body and turn her into a living work of art, their intimate and (for her) intensely painful tattoo sessions lead to a passionate love affair. Ultimately, Isabella's transformation into a stunningly beautiful canvas places her in mortal danger, something the two lovers could never have predicted when they embarked on their artistic journey together.
"We are very excited to add this album to our catalog. The fresh, surprising-and original- story unfolds before your ears with a sophisticated emotional punch," said Van Dean of Broadway Records. "Listeners will have the opportunity to hear this lush, romantic score performed by an exquisite collection of singers."
Jill Paice (An American in Paris, Matilda) recreates her luminous Off-Broadway performance as Isabella and Jose Llana (Here Lies Love, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) plays Horiyoshi. Jeff Kready (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Billy Elliot the Musical), Telly Leung (Godspell,Pacific Overtures; TV: "Glee"), Bruce Warren and Manna Nichols round out the cast for the recording of Eric Schorr's critically acclaimed original musical.
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3. Journey With Me
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6. Are You Prepared For That?
7. Indelible: Dialogue Introduction
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18. The Spider
19. Beautiful Brevity: Introduction
20. Beautiful Brevity
Eric Schorr (Book, Music and Lyrics) composed the score for the Broadway-bound Frog Kiss (Virginia Stage Company, New York Musical Theater Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, winner of The Global Search for New Musicals). He has been commissioned by Virginia Stage Company to write the libretto and score for Poem of the Sea, a new musical about climate change. Other credits include: music and lyrics for Young Tom Edison, commissioned by Theatreworks/USA (Town Hall and Promenade Theater in NYC, Kennedy Center, national tour), CD recorded by Original Cast Records; music and lyrics for Theatreworks/USA's The Civil War: The South Carolina Black Regiment (Town Hall, national tour); music for Howard Crabtree's Whoop Dee Doo! (Drama-Desk Award, Actor's Playhouse, NYC, CD on RCA Victor). TV credits: music and lyrics for Discovery Kids; music for Sesame Street. Eric was also commissioned to write the official Fanfare and Processional Music for The Gay Games, originally performed at Yankee Stadium. Vocal arrangements: The Cider House Rules (Atlantic Theatre Company, Mark Taper Forum, Seattle Repertory Theatre); Wendy Wasserstein's Uncommon Women & Others (Second Stage) and The Sisters Rosensweig (Broadway). Education: New England Conservatory, Yale and Harvard Universities. Grants and Fellowships: Opera-Musical Theater Grant, National Endowment for the Arts; Japan-United States Arts Program Fellowship, Asian Cultural Council; Anna Sosenko Assist Trust. Numerous awards from ASCAP. www.ericschorr.com
BROADWAY RECORDS is one of the preeminent record labels in its industry and has produced cast albums for many major Broadway shows (i.e. the Grammy nominated Matilda The Musical and the recently released Side Show Original 2014 Broadway Cast Recording) as well as the preservation of shorter run Broadway shows (i.e. Bonnie & Clyde and Big Fish) and NBC's television event, Peter Pan Live!. Broadway Records believes in delivering the best cast recordings to its customers, while also striving to innovate with the critically acclaimed "Live at 54 BELOW" series featuring top Broadway stars including Patti LuPone, Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Sierra Boggess, Laura Benanti and many others. Recently, BroadwayWorld.com nominated 19 of Broadway Records' albums for their inaugural 2014 Album Awards, all of which can be found by visiting www.broadwayrecords.com.


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Touchstone have revealed plans for the their after-show party following their farewell show at Leamington Spa’s Assembly on November 21.
They’re going on indefinite hiatus after frontwoman Kim Seviour said earlier this year that her battle with ME made it impossible for her to commit to a long-term future with the band.
Doors at the venue will open at 4.30pm to allow special guests Magenta and John Mitchell’s solo project Lonely Robot to play full sets ahead of Touchstone’s performance.
Guitarist Adam Hodgson says: “We’ll be holding the party in the venue’s Green Room – a very quirky space with some very strange items living in there, and featuring the late Tammy Wynette’s tour caravan – a sight to be seen.
“There will be a bar and music, and also the opportunity to meet the bands, and a variety of other guests and friends.”
Final show times: Leamington Spa, November 21
16.50: Lonely Robot
22.30: Curfew, followed by after-show event

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Click on a polyline or polygon and click the Features | Edit Features | Smooth command or the button or right-click on the polyline or polygon and click Smooth to open the Line Smoothing dialog. The Line Smoothing dialog adds points to a selected polyline or polygon to smooth the line. Smoothing removes or lessens jagged sections in polylines. The selected polyline or polygon automatically updates as options are changed in the Line Smoothing dialog. Multiple polylines or polygons can be selected before selecting the command.
The Features | Edit Features | Smooth command is a good way to create a spline polygon. Create the polygon using the Polygon command. Then, click the Features | Edit Features | Smooth command to add additional points between the drawn points on the polygon. A smooth polygon is created.
Line Smoothing Dialog
The Line Smoothing dialog controls the number of points and tension when smoothing polylines or polygons.
Set the options in the Line Smoothing dialog to add points and control the tension for smoothing a selected polyline or polygon.
Number of Points to Add
Smoothing produces a uniform polyline that passes through all of the data points, regardless of the spacing of the data points or the tension factor applied to the smoothing. Set the Number of points to insert between existing points value to the desired number of points to add between existing point. If set to 3, 3 points are added between existing points. For example when Number of points to insert between existing points is 3 and a line contains 10 points initially, the smoothed line will contain 37 points. To change the Number of points to insert between existing points value, highlight the existing value and type a new value. Alternatively, click the to increase or decrease the value.
The Tension can range from 0 to 100%. Higher tension factors result in straighter polylines between the data points and lower tension factors result in more curvature. To change the Tension value, highlight the existing value and type a new value. Alternatively, click the to increase or decrease the value.
OK or Cancel
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Hollywood writers are undoubtedly some of the most important contributors to the entertainment industry. They are the people who create our favorite TV series and films, drawing us into captivating stories and making us feel a range of emotions. However, as the viewing habits of consumers shift towards streaming services, the TV business is being turned on its head. This has had a significant impact on Hollywood writers, changing the way they work and the types of opportunities available to them.
The world of TV writing has always been highly competitive, with only a select few being able to make a successful career out of it. The rise of streaming services has made it even harder for writers to break into the industry. With the abundance of original content available on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, studios are less likely to take a chance on new and unproven writers.
For those who do manage to break through, however, the opportunities are more diverse than ever before. Streaming services are not constrained by the same time limitations as traditional TV networks, meaning that writers are given more creative freedom to explore their stories and develop their characters. Furthermore, streaming services often commission full seasons of a show at once, rather than the traditional pilot episode method, which allows writers to plan out an entire story arc without the fear of cancellation.
This new format has also given rise to a different style of writing. Shows on streaming services tend to be more cinematic than traditional TV, with longer episodes and more complex storylines. Writers are often required to create TV series that are designed to be binge-watched, rather than spread out over multiple weeks.
One of the most significant impacts of the streaming shift on TV writing is the demand for diversity and representation. Streaming services have recognized the importance of representing a wide range of voices and perspectives in their content, and this has led to more opportunities for writers from underrepresented groups. The industry has seen an increase in the number of writers from minority backgrounds and female writers, with streaming services prioritizing the importance of diverse perspectives in their storytelling.
Streaming services also offer more flexibility when it comes to genre. While traditional TV networks tend to stick to familiar genres such as procedural dramas and sitcoms, streaming services are more willing to take risks and explore new and unconventional genres. Shows such as The Crown, Stranger Things, and Orange is the New Black are all examples of shows that would have struggled to find a home on traditional TV networks.
Despite the opportunities that the streaming shift has brought to Hollywood writers, there are also some downsides. The sheer amount of content available on streaming services means that writers have to compete even harder to make their voices heard. With so many shows available, many get lost in the noise and fail to find a large audience. It also means that there is less of a focus on appointment viewing, with the conversation around TV shows becoming less communal and more fractured.
Overall, the shift towards streaming services has had a significant impact on the TV business, and in turn, Hollywood writers. While it has opened up more opportunities for diverse voices and provided more creative freedom, it has also made it more challenging for writers to make a name for themselves. The industry is in a state of flux, and it will be interesting to see how it continues to evolve in the coming years. One thing is for sure, however, Hollywood writers will continue to play a critical role in the entertainment industry, creating stories and characters that capture our imaginations and draw us into new worlds.


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December 9th & 10th, Pavement Marking Maintenance
December 9, 2021 - December 10, 2021
Crews will be refreshing pavement markings on State Road 265 and KY 841 on Thursday and Friday. Work will be performed in both directions of the main highway and the ramps at Exit 10 and Exit 11. Motorists can expect workers in the left lane performing this work and on the ramp where traffic will be allowed to go around the work area. Work will take place between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm each day. Please, for the safety of our workers and you, slow down and move over for maintenance work.
December 14, 2021, Guardrail Repair
December 14, 2021 - December 15, 2021
Crews will be closing the right lane at Mile Marker 11.1 Eastbound on December 14th to repair damaged guardrail. Work will take place between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Motorists are reminded to move over and slow down for maintenance vehicles and work zones. This law is for everyone’s safety. “Give us a brake!”
December 16, 2021, Bridge Maintenance
December 16, 2021 - December 17, 2021
Crews will be cleaning expansion joints and drains on the Lewis and Clark bridge and the Kentucky Approach bridge on December 16th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Work will be performed from the shoulders of the bridge on both sides of the road and in both directions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and move over in work zones, for your safety and the safety of the workers.
December 17, 2021, Roadway Sweeping
December 17, 2021 - December 18, 2021
On December 17th, crews will be sweeping the roadway from Mile Marker 8.78 on SR 265 to Mile Marker 37.8 on KY 841 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Work will take place on both sides of the road and in both directions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and move over for maintenance vehicles, for your safety and the safety of the workers.
December 18, 2021, Bridge Sweeping
December 18, 2021 - December 19, 2021
Bridge sweeping operations will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday the18th of December and conclude by 6:00 pm. Bridge sweeping will be a moving operation on both sides of the road in both directions to remove dirt and debris. All work will be performed between Mile Marker 8.78 on SR 265 and Mile Marker 37.8 on KY 841. Motorists are reminded to give workers and equipment plenty of room for safety and to slow down for maintenance vehicles and flashing lights.
Winter Operations, November through April
November 12, 2021 - April 15, 2022
East End Crossing Partners wishes to remind motorists that the winter season has begun. EECP will be monitoring, treating and plowing roads this winter season. Please slow down during inclement weather and give our operators and the equipment room to safety do the job at hand. Never pass a plow truck and stay back to avoid your vehicle getting sprayed with deicing materials. “Ice and Snow, Take it Slow”.


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Bread pakora recipe homemade with spiced potato stuffing. Aloo bread pakora recipe.
Traditional Kerala style fish curry is delicious and a perfect gluten-free dinner recipe. Kerala Fish Molly Recipe is a mildly spiced fish stew recipe
A mouthwatering aromatic vegan recipe with sauteed avocado spiced with Cajun, that can be prepared in 20 minutes and its gluten free too!
Easy to make healthy baked french toast that is flavored with orange, and spiced with fall flavors. They are gluten friendly!
Easy to make delicious spiced pumpkin oatmeal bars that are packed with nutrients. They are vegan, gluten free, refined sugar too!
An upscale breakfast omelet that you can easily make it at home. This spiced pears baked eggs dish tends to be little sweet, A nice start to a fall morning.
A chai spiced date parfait with delicious layers, crispy, creamy, and fudgy . It's very aromatic, vegan, gluten free, & refined sugar free too!
This perfectly spiced old fashioned raisin cake is a delicious vintage dessert that features juicy boiled raisins and a simple brown sugar frosting! It makes a wonderfully tasty dessert during the fall due to the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but is equally enjoyable year-round!
Remember that apple slide show from Sunset magazine a few weeks ago? Just about everything on it looks good to me, but I made the apple corn muffins first. This recipe is much faster and simpler. I don’t really like eating red apples raw, for whatever reason. But these are perfect in this applesauce. You [...]
This is a warm, deeply flavorful Chicken Korma recipe that has all the authentic flavor with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Tested & perfected!! This creamy, delicately spiced Korma recipe is the stuff dreams are literally made of. Loosen up those pants and make this delectable one pot...
Try these Coffee Cake Chai Muffins for a spiced up breakfast or snack break. These muffins are topped with a cinnamon streusel crumble and a vanilla glaze for the perfect pastry combination.
They are crunchy rolls of savory spiced chicken, beans, corn, spinach, onions, and bell peppers with melty, gooey cheese. They're fabulous as an appet
A delicious spiced Chai Latte is one of my favorite indulgent beverages. I drink coffee day in and day out, so when I want something special, creamy, and delicious, I opt for a Chai Latte. I used to love to get them after dinner in one of my favorite Indian restaurants, but since moving to a small city without a lot of International dining options, my Chai Lattes were strictly home-based. I don't know if I've mentioned it elsewhere in the blog, but I've been a big fan of TAZO® teas for years and years. I used to use their Chai teas in my homemade lattes, but there has been a brilliant development I am so excited about: TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods! They're brand new and I got the chance to try them out (spoilers: amazing!) and I've developed a scrumptious treat for you to try with them: Chocolate-Dipped Spiced Shortbread Wedges!
With the Soccer Championship Games coming up, I thought a new cocktail was in order. :) If you haven't heard of a Michelada, it's a beer-based cocktail served in different ways throughout Mexico and South America, but this version is my favorite. I've spiced it up and am using a dark beer to make this a deep and rich Michelada with a kick, perfect to serve at your watch parties!
Today I'm sharing my family's favorite breakfast recipe: Vanilla Spice Pancakes. The batter is flavored with vanilla extract and spiced with cinnamon and ground cloves; We're not talking Holiday flavors here, but just the right amount to make those ho-hum pancakes into something absolutely delicious. I've also got some tried-and-true tips and tricks for making pancake breakfasts easier and for getting the perfect pancake (hint: if you haven't tried a cast-iron skillet for pancakes, you should!)
Today's post is a fun appetizer recipe. These little rolls are stuffed with spiced Italian Sausage and brushed with garlic butter and herbs for a mini bite with a big flavor. Serve them with marinara sauce to dip and you have a hit for your next get-together! They're so easy that you'll want any excuse to make them!
Beer Brined Rotisserie Spiced Chicken Legs I spent a few years resenting chicken. Not chicken in general, beer can chicken. Mostly because when people found out that I cooked with beer for a living, that was the first recipe they thought of. “Like….beer can chicken?” Um, yeah. Or Beer Brined Duck with Stout Pomegranate Sauce…
Burmese Khowsuey is famous Burmese noodle dish served with spiced coconut milk sauce (white kadhi) along with different toppings. This recipe is a delicious snack and also complete meal recipe that will give you a burst of amazing flavors. A squeeze of lemon also adds tanginess to Burmese Khowsuey.
Simple carrot rice recipe. It is pleasent and slightly spiced recipe you can prepare for your quick lunch. One-pot meal recipe. Best method to cook rice.
Enjoy this simple yet delicious chipotle copycat recipe of Sofritas! Packed with plant protein and spiced to perfection, perfect as a base protein for any taco or burrito bowl.


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What Is The Ampleforth Protocol? AMPL And Forth Explained
17 April 2022
Ampleforth Launched Forth Dao! What is it?
Today, the Ampleforth community celebrated a significant achievement: the FORTH DAO officially went live!
15 April 2022
WAMPL is under consideration for Coinbases Q2 Roadmap!
Starting immediately and as part of an effort to increase transparency by providing as much information symmetry as possible, Coinbase will be using this blog post as a pilot to communicate assets…
05 February 2021
$AMPL Enters the 3rd Expansion Cycle
A couple of weeks ago, I dropped a post stating that $AMPL was ready for another rebound. Two weeks later, the cryptocurrency has surged back above $1.06 and has entered back into positive rebasing territory again. This brings up an interesting propo...

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Fast and Furious 8: List of Cars That Will Make You Drool
Being the eighth movie, the makers have obviously pondered over the list of cars used seven times before and that can constrict the number of options to quite an extent.
Representative image. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Fast and Furious)
If you are a car lover then chances are that you have heard of the fast and furious series of movies. They started out with being about drag racing, customising cars and the lifestyle of the underground street racing community. Over time, the film has become much more than that with tanks being run on country highways and cars flying off of aeroplanes. While this may or may not intrigue you, the cars that are driven in the movies have always had an oomph factor about them – without fail.
Being the eighth movie, the makers have obviously pondered over the list of cars used seven times before and that can constrict the number of options to quite an extent. But with the kind of pictures the movie's social handles has been sharing prior to its release, it seems like the oomph factor isn't going anywhere.
We put together a list of cars that will be making an appearance in Fate of the Furious.
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Study on the Strategy of Rural Planning and Design under the Background of Regional Culture--Take Lijianyuanzi, Tangchang Town, Pidu district as an Example
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Yue Ma, Yidan Wu, Li Liao
Fei Xiaotong pointed out that the essence of Chinese society is rural, so it is of great significance to study the connotation of rural culture for rural understanding. Based on the exploration of the potential value and function of rural regional culture and the interpretation of the methods of rural planning and design, this paper makes an on-the-spot investigation of Lijia yard, summarizes the problems and contradictions existing in the six aspects of industry, road, space, function, architecture and landscape of Lijia yard, and combines the protection of rural regional culture with rural planning and design Combined with this, the development planning strategy suitable for the revitalization of lijianyuanzi village is concluded.
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1. Whip Democrats Into Submission. This is probably the closest thing to the default approach. So long as there are a dozen or a half-dozen different iterations of health care floating around Capitol Hill, individual Democratic Congressmen can afford to bargain for their preferred version. "Progressive" Democrats from rich districts can object to the plan of raising taxes on the very wealthy to pay for expanded coverage. Labor-backed Democrats can try and play hardball on any proposal to remove the benefits tax exemption. The Blue Dogs can howl at the moon for whatever it is they want -- probably some kind of sweeteners for rural districts, like the ones given to farm-state Democrats on the climate bill. And advocates of the public option can continue to treat it as a sine qua non and threaten to oppose any bill that doesn't include one.Of the four scenarios, #1 is clearly the approach Obama needs to take, especially the hardball approach to Democrats. Once a bill is put up to vote, Democrats who vote against it need to be shown the door. All the debate and amendments and riders aside, when the final bill comes up for a vote, every Democrat needs to back it. If not, Obama needs to make it clear that there will be consequences, and dire ones...and follow up on them.
Once a particular bill is put up to a vote, however, the overwhelming majority of Democrats are going to have a difficult time voting against it. Health care reform remains quite popular in theory and at least marginally popular in practice. It will probably do the most good for those districts where conservative Democrats tend to reside.
And then there is the oldest motivator of all: survival. The failure of health care reform in 1994 may have damaged Bill Clinton -- but it really damaged the Congressional Democrats, who lost 54 seats in the House and another 8 in the Senate. Of the 36 incumbent Democrats who lost that year, only four (North Carolina's David Price, Ohio's Ted Strickland and Washington's Maria Cantwell and Jay Inslee) would ever return to the Congress (whereas Clinton, of course, was re-elected). Any Democrat who votes against health care, moreover, can expect to be permanently shut off from the Obama-run DNC and from most or all grassroots fundraising drives, and many of them can probably expect a primary challenger.
There are probably some Democrats who would be better off if health care went away. But once it comes up to vote, I'd imagine there will be very few who are actually better off voting against it.
2. Reconciliation. This is not necessarily mutually exclusive with the other scenarios, but Obama could try and use the reconciliation process to pass health care, which would mean Republicans would lose the ability to filibuster in the Senate and Democrats would need only need 50 votes for passage. This is risky: the extent to which the bill remained intact would depend upon the rulings of the obscure Senate Parliamentarian, and going through reconciliation would cause mayhem on the Hill with somewhat unpredictable political consequences. And it would certainly look overtly partisan -- especially now that Democrats have gained their 59th and 60th seats in the Senate. But if Obama decides that health care is too big to fail, reconciliation is an option.
3. Wyden-Bennett and Other "Bipartisan" Approaches.. I don't see any particular reason why the Administration couldn't press the reset button and push for a different sort of health care bill -- particularly Ron Wyden's, which already has a half-dozen Republican supporters. In fact, it might make Obama look somewhat good to "acknowledge the political realities" (yadda yadda) and adopt a more "bipartisan" approach. A lot of Republicans claim to support health care -- just not the particular approach being put forth by the Democratic Congress. Shifting gears, particularly to a bill like Wyden-Bennett that is strong on cost containment, would reveal many of them to be hypocrites, but probably also secure enough of their votes to make passage a likelihood.
4. Hope the Economy Gets Better (or Some Other Secular Change in Momentum). In general, I'm pessimistic about the state of the economy insofar as it will affect Obama's political capital. Even if the economy formally pulls out of a recession -- some economists think we're already out of the recession -- it will take some time before the employment picture turns around. The past week, however, has brought some relatively good economic news and the Dow is now hovering at about 8,800 points, around its 6-month highs. If the next monthly jobs report is better than expected, if the Dow somehow rallies past 10,000, or if the recession is declared over, that might give Obama a little bit of actual momentum which may be amplified by the Washington press corps, which by that point will have tired of the "Obama is melting!" storyline and may be looking to describe his "comeback" instead.
#2 is something of a last resort. It would make the health care bill vulnerable to a five year sunset period, like No Child Left Behind. It would have to be constantly renewed, and there will come a time when the Republicans will be less stupid and have more power than they have now. That's dangerous, far too easily screwed with by the GOP, and may cut off millions of people at a time they need the program the most. Too risky.
#3 is the least desirable idea. The bottom line is while Wyden-Bennett does have some great things going for it (portability, a health insurance exchange) it still doesn't have a public option, and without one, it's not going to happen. It's still one of those Judd Gregg-type plans where we force everyone to buy health insurance from the insurance companies, and the kind of coverage they are going to get is going to be high deductible "catastrophic only" coverage where one hospital stay will still bankrupt a person. We wouldn't have 50 million uninsured, we'd have 50 million underinsured. It would also remove the tax deduction for employers, causing most of them to stop offering insurance, putting a hell of a lot of Americans on the self-insured path. Without some sort of union/group/co-op to go with this, we'd have 300 million self-insured, most likely underinsured people. Sure, you couldn't be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition. You'd just have to pay three times as much in premiums as the next guy. No, #3, a Republican plan with no public option and mandates, means a big fat gift of 50 million new customers to the country's health insurance giants and no incentive to compete. What are you going to do, offer the guy with cancer a lower premium, just so you can have the honor of covering his chemo? There's no profit in that. And insurance companies are in business to make profit. Obama will never sign it, and it's moot because it'll never pass.
#4, the economy getting better? Not anytime soon. We're going to be in double digit unemployment well into 2011. Any prediction the economy is getting better will be only a temporary thing. The Dow may be up a bit right now based on stellar bank earnings, but the reality is our economy is badly wounded. Not enough to hope for, but it could be a wild card down the road.
In order of probability, I'd have to go with 1, 2, 4, 3. Obama would have to completely lose the narrative for #3 to happen, which is why opponents are pushing for a fatal delay to 2010. Should that be the case, you can bet #3 will be back on the table as "the only alternative" in 2011...minus all the Democrats who got zapped for not coming through on health care in 2009. It just exists so the Republicans can say they have a health care plan (massive subsidies to Big Pharma and the insurance giants), much like they had a stimulus package (TAXEN CUTTEN UBER ALLES), a budget plan (TAXEN CUTTEN UBER ALLES) and a climate change plan (massive ethanol subsidies to farm states.)
We'll see how this plays out.


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Researchers at MIT have developed solar powered RFID sensors that work in both indoor and outdoor lighting conditions.
Improving RFID Tag Technology
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags utilize radio waves in order to communicate stored information. Currently, there are two kinds of tags available, passive ones that are powered by nearby RFID readers through radio waves, and active ones that utilize a local power source, such as a battery. These two kinds of tags are already being adopted by various industries such as automotive, energy, hospitality, IT, retail in a myriad of applications.
The new developments coming out of MIT are pushing this technology forward. They have innovated a new system that would allow these tags to work for years before replacement is required, as well as having the benefit of functioning at greater distances. Researchers created photovoltaic-powered sensors, made from thin-film perovskite cells, that can be adhered to the RFID tags in order to power them using light, even low indoor light.
Key Advancements in Solar Power
What the team at MIT have innovated isn’t something that hasn’t been tried before. Previously researchers have designed small solar-powered devices, but these versions have utilized conventional solar technology, which has required the use of expensive, bulky, inflexible components. Meaning that the devices established have often been inappropriate for widespread use in real world applications.
A solution to the drawbacks of using conventional solar power has been found by the Massachusetts based team. They innovated customized solar cells that incorporate layers of perovskite material between an electrode, cathode, and electron-transport layer materials. Using this structure allowed researchers to control the “bandgap” of each cell, securing it to be optimal for performing efficiently in various light conditions.
Tests were ran to evaluate the performance of the cells, and the results showed that they could communicate data at distances that were five times greater than those at which conventional RFID tags can work. This long range functionally opens the door to the capability of using one reader to monitor data from numerous inputs at once.
The tests showed that just 45 minutes of light exposure was sufficient in order to provide 3 hours of charge. Under fluorescent indoor lighting the cells were reaching up to 21.4% efficiency. The results demonstrate the enhanced performance of the new solar powered tags over conventional ones.
Estimations predict that the sensors have the potential to function for many years without degrading. Making many more applications of the sensors a possibility, such as monitoring of energy use, or tracking products moving through supply chains.
Low Cost Means Easy Adoption
What’s more is that the cells rely on the use of perovskite cells, which are cheap to construct. The cells can be printed using roll-to-roll manufacturing techniques, making them suitable for large scale production. This, coupled with the already low-cost technology of RFID tags, presents a genuine opportunity to numerous industries to adopt this affordable technology in numerous applications.
Given the cheap and easy method of manufacturing these sensors, the innovation achieved by the MIT team is making it possible to imagine a future which relies on billions of connected sensors for a number of jobs. The work will allow enhanced RFID tags which rely on solar energy harvesters that can be used within various industries, it will also support the growth and development of the Internet of Things, which is predicted to become fundamental to all industries in the near future.

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Salem Red Sox run to 5-4 win at Myrtle Beach
Edgar Corcino lined a deep single to center with two outs in the eighth, scoring Ryan Fitzgerald, and when Pelicans catcher Miguel Amaya attempted to throw to third base to tag Victor Acosta, the ball flew into left field, allowing both Acosta and Corcino scored to draw the Sox even, 3-3.
Tyler Durna reclaimed the lead for Myrtle Beach in the bottom of the frame with an RBI single to advance 4-3 over Salem.
Patience at the plate and aggression on the base path paid off again for the Red Sox in the ninth inning. Dylan Hardy started the frame with a walk, Nick Lovullo reached on an error to push runners to the corners. Again with two outs, Fitzgerald delivered a two-run double for Salem’s first lead, 5-4.
Andrew Schwaab shut the door on Myrtle Beach, striking out three and leaving two stranded to secure the win and his eighth save.
Salem Red Sox at Myrtle Beach Pelicans Saturday, July 21 2019. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 PM EST.
RHP Daniel Gonzalez vs. RHP Paul Richan
Listen: SalemSox.com, TuneIn Radio, ESPN Blacksburg WKEX 1430 AM/94.1 FM, WGMN 1240 AM/93.3 FM


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Is Seattle’s most uncommon attraction, a humorous stroll by way of intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on prime of itself right after the Excellent Fire of 1889. Our academic courses invite students to consider deeply about music our ensembles bring talented students together to perform challenging and varied repertoire and our program of private instruction enables students to study with some of the finest teachers from Philadelphia to New York City. It is not surprising for you to like classical music while your buddy, sibling, or even partner likes difficult rock. Even even though I really want to, fundamentally all my posts so far have been about music that involves a singer. I prefer ‘Pratiggya’ evaluation Its music has significantly of the very same high quality as above, but ‘Morni Se Morni’ and ‘Pardesi Aaya Des Men’ are songs I am a lot more most likely to return to. And I am really enamored with ‘Uth Neend Se Mirzia Jaag Ja’ , an unusual sounding track that combines a strange and haunting melody with a non-quit train-wheel drumbeat.
Displaying influences from icons like Lou Reed and Pavement, Bueno’s Illuminate Your Room is a weird and wild soundtrack to life in the large city. Here’s an instance of what I am speaking about: Just before a current run, I went into the Music app and was in a position to quickly produce a playlist mix that incorporated two Beatles songs I already owned, a Prince song, and even an unreleased recording of my father-in-law’s jazz group, along with a half dozen songs I do not own but streamed from Apple Music. I believe music can be a type of perfection – with nothing at all added or subtracted, flawless just the way it is. With its excellence, music has an remarkable potential to evoke emotions, feelings and thoughts we would not have otherwise. Please think about a donation to assist help my ability to give top quality music sources! Jazz is normally improvised : the players make up (invent) the music as they play.
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Nielsen’s newest music report is out and, as constantly, it’s very revealing about what we listen to in the U.S. Probably it’s most significant revelation is that, for the very first time, old music (identified as catalog sales) outsold new music in 2015. Not only are we utilized to the idea of paying for music, but Apple Music is created to mesh with the digital collections we already personal. M_GM.9 b. Describe the part of music and musicians in a variety of historical time periods. You don’t require to know anything about music for this to blow you away, just be open to it. Huh, I get excited about Robert Johnson, I require to calm down. ELACC4W8: Recall relevant data from experiences or collect relevant information from print and digital sources take notes and categorize info, and supply a list of sources. There will be a restricted quantity of VR music events this summer time, with a full schedule planned for 2017.
At the university level, students in most arts and humanities programs can get credit for taking a handful of music courses, which normally take the type of an overview course on the history of music , or a music appreciation course that focuses on listening to music and understanding about diverse musical types. Students produce, participate in, and reflect upon music from their personal background and those of other people.


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After a year of mechanical issues and a shoulder injury -- connected maladies -- Butler is close to being the hard-thrower the Rockies drafted 46th overall in 2012 and watched strike out 143 in 149 2/3 innings with a 1.80 ERA in Class A and Double-A in 2013. But the Major League life seems so complicated.
Butler is 2-5 with a 4.38 ERA through eight starts. The last two have been alarming -- 5 2/3 combined innings with 12 hits and eight runs (five earned), six walks and three strikeouts in losses to the Dodgers and Phillies. His next start, Monday afternoon against the Reds, would be a good time for a turnaround.
Counts are a problem. In his last start, Butler was even or behind on all six Phillies hits, including Ryan Howard's towering homer.
Butler, 24, breezed to the Majors with his two-seam sinking fastball's extreme movement. The Rockies pressed him to develop a four-seam fastball to control the movement better early in counts.
But developing the four-seamer and rotator-cuff inflammation cost him the feel of his two-seamer last year, when he went 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in three big league starts, around a lengthy disabled-list term.
Butler must learn the Majors without losing himself.
"These guys can hit a 95 mph fastball inside; I understand you can't just live doing that," Butler said. "'Let's go through the lineup and talk about how we're going to attack every single hitter, what their weaknesses are, what their strengths are.'"
Amid an injury and non-performance crisis last year, the Rockies plucked Butler from Double-A. He made one Triple-A start after the injury. This year he earned a season-opening rotation spot.
To avoid becoming another Juan Nicasio, who never blossomed after being promoted from Double-A in 2011 and now is a Dodgers reliever, Butler must match aptitude with the talent the Rockies love. Pitching coach Steve Foster said it doesn't matter whether Butler uses the two-seamer or four-seamer as long as he reaches the favorable counts that can unlock his ability.
"The quicker that Eddie learns and gets ahead in counts, the quicker he's going to be successful at this level and help this organization win," Foster said. "Two huge differences from high school, college, Minor Leagues and Major Leagues are you get a truer strike zone and you get hitters with more discipline.
"He's just learning on the job."


Azekel Unreleased ep
We are big fans of Azekel around here at The Typescript. The London-based, Nigerian-born artist makes smooth, progressive R&B, centred around wicked beats. His new Azekel Unreleased EP is out now on all your favourite streaming platforms. He calls this his quarantine ep. Azekel got his first break when he was noticed by the one and only Prince (RIP), and he has also worked with industry heavyweights Massive Attack and Gorillaz.
Unreleased features two songs we’ve already covered here at The Typescript, ‘Thrills, feat. Oyinda‘ and the sublime ‘Crescent Moons.’ The latter is perhaps one of my favourite R&B tracks of all-time. The ep was recorded in London before he boarded a plane (pre-quarantine) for LA, where he worked Om’Mas Keith (who has worked with heavyweights Frank Ocean and Erykah Badu). The influence of his time with Massive Attack is clear on this ep, with the darker sounds, as compared to her début album, Our Father, from 2017 (and that is one wonderful album).
Unreleased opens with ‘Thrills, feat. Oyinda,’ and the track’s wicked little sliding bass is just sublime. I would go so far as to say that it makes the track. That segues into ‘Freeway,’ and, along with the Massive Attack influence, I can hear echoes of Frank Ocean, who, in his earlier career, had these wicked, nasty beats under his music. ‘Freeway’ is built up around this slow-moving, languid bassline that perhaps echoes getting from Point A to Point B on the LA expressways. Azekel’s voice is at a perfect timbre for this slow-burning jam, the beat being made by this climbing bass line that repeats throughout the track, which changes directions a few times.
In the wake of ‘Freeway,’ ‘Crescent Moons’ and its insistent beat is like a splash of cold water. And Azekel’s honey-dripped voice, reflecting on the dissolution of a relationship and his creative process, means that this track remains one of my favourite of the year.
The ep ends with ‘How Comes?’ which sees Azekel singing in a falsetto over a flowing guitar at the start, before the beat kicks in and his voice reverts to his usual honey-dripped sound. He also presents his vocals in a manner that is almost rapping, reminiscent of Frank Ocean, without being derivative.
Taken together, Azekel’s brief ep, all of fourteen minutes, is a text-book case on the tease, leaving the audience wanting more of this new, darker, revitalized crooner. I can’t wait to hear what’s next.


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Each breed has its own set of health problems. Luckily for the Shih Tzu, their list of health worries is relatively short! Working our way from head to toe, here will be a list of the most common Shih Tzu health concerns:
Shih Tzu’s short face and big, bulgy eyes can present him with several different eye problems. Some of the most common include:
- Infections: Because the Shih Tzu has large eyes and shallow eye sockets, foreign materials that fly around in the air can enter the area under his eyes, leading to inflammation and infection.
- Corneal ulcers: The Shih Tzu’s protruding eyes are not only at risk for infections and injury, but also for corneal ulcers. This condition can be caused by wind, rubbing his eyes with his paws, or any foreign object that scratches the eye.
- Cataracts: This condition is characterized by the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye. When this occurs, a dog will lose vision in that eye. If this situation affects both eyes, it can lead to blindness.
- Entropion: A Shih Tzu suffers from entropion when one or both of the eyelids turns inwards, causing his eyelashes to irritate the eyeball.
- Epiphoria: Epiphoria is also referred to as “wet eye,” or an overflow of tears or excessive tearing. This problem sometimes occurs when a dog’s tear ducts do not drain properly. This takes place because the Shih Tzu has a short face. Infections and other eye issues can also cause epiphoria.
Breathing Problems: Heatstroke
Shih Tzu’s short face not only makes them susceptible to eye problems but also respiratory issues, such as heatstroke. When temperatures rise and humidity kicks in, it becomes much more difficult for short-faced dogs like the Shih Tzu to breathe. This can cause a Shih Tzu to collapse on very hot days and even put them at risk for heatstroke.
Because Shih Tzu has a long back, he can suffer from back and neck problems. When they bulge or rupture they often cause nerve difficulties along with severe pain. The intervertebral disks are made to cushion the spine. The most common is intervertebral dis usuallyk disease. This condition can lead to permanent weakness or paralysis if not treated appropriately.

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Pedal Boat vs Inflatable Boats for the Great Lakes
Choosing Between Pedal Boats and Inflatable Boats for Great Lakes Adventure.
When it comes to choosing a watercraft for your next adventure, there are plenty of options available, from kayaks to motorboats. Two popular options are pedal boats and inflatable boats.
Both types of boats have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, and choosing between them can be a challenging decision. In this blog post, we'll compare pedal boats and inflatable boats to help you make an informed choice for your next water adventure.
What are Pedal Boats?
Pedal boats, also known as paddle boats, are small watercraft that are propelled by pedals. These boats are designed for recreational use in calm waters such as lakes and ponds.
They are a popular choice for families and groups as they are relatively easy to use and provide a fun activity for everyone.
What are Pedal Boats Made of?
Pedal boats are typically made of lightweight materials such as plastic, fibreglass, or aluminum. The hull, or the bottom of the boat, is usually made of plastic, which is durable and resistant to damage from rocks or other debris in the water.
The seats and other components may be made of fibreglass or aluminum, which are also lightweight and resistant to corrosion. In some cases, pedal boats may have inflatable parts, such as the seats or the pontoons that keep the boat afloat, which can provide additional comfort and stability on the water.
Overall, pedal boats are designed to be lightweight, durable, and easy to maneuver, making them an excellent option for leisurely cruises in calm waters.
Advantages of Pedal Boats
Pedal boats are relatively affordable compared to other types of watercraft, making them accessible to those on a budget.
They are also easy to use and don't require any special skills or experience. Pedal boats can provide a great workout for your legs, making them a good option for those looking to get some exercise while enjoying the outdoors.
Disadvantages of Pedal Boats.
Pedal boats are limited in their speed and maneuverability, which means they are not suitable for use in rough waters or strong currents. They can be challenging to transport and store, especially if you don't have a trailer or large vehicle.
What are Inflatable Boats?
Inflatable boats are lightweight and portable watercraft that can be inflated and deflated for easy transport and storage. They come in different sizes and shapes and can be used for various activities, such as fishing, diving, and exploring. These boats are a popular choice for those who want a more versatile option that can handle different water conditions.
Advantages of Inflatable Boats.
Inflatable boats are highly versatile and can be used in different water conditions, from calm lakes to rough rivers and even the open sea. They are also easy to transport and store and can be carried in a backpack or small car. Inflatable boats are relatively affordable and can be a good option for those on a budget.
What are Inflatable boats made of?
Inflatable boats are typically made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or nylon materials, which are strong, lightweight, and flexible. The outer layer of the boat is made of PVC or nylon fabric, which is coated with a layer of PVC or other materials that provide resistance to punctures, abrasions, and UV rays. The inner layer of the boat is airtight and is designed to hold the air that gives the boat its buoyancy.
The floor of an inflatable boat may be made of wood, aluminum, or PVC, depending on the type and purpose of the boat. Some inflatable boats also have additional features such as inflatable seats, footrests, or storage compartments that can be inflated separately from the main body of the boat. Overall, inflatable boats are designed to be portable, easy to store, and versatile, making them an excellent choice for a wide range of water activities.
Which Boat is Right for You?
Ultimately, the choice between a pedal boat and an inflatable boat will depend on your needs and preferences. If you are looking for a simple and affordable option for calm waters, a pedal boat may be the way to go. However, if you want a more versatile and portable option that can handle a variety of water conditions, an inflatable boat may be the better choice.

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Across the River Dart lies Start Bay and Dartmouth with its Steam Railway, two castles Britannia Naval Faculty, and full of life markets it’s should for guests to this area of outstanding beauty. Accommodation ranges from grand Hotels overlooking the Marina and River to self catering rooms in the slender cobbled streets. This a part of Devon has some of the most stunning beaches in the county from tiny sandy coves to miles of shingle beaches with idyllic estuaries and valleys.
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Artwork building itself is an exhibit of architectural art. Seen from above the museum resembles a chook in flight. Glass paned exhibit areas lengthen outward from the primary building much like the wings of a chook. Special programming for youngsters and adults is just one approach that this museum invites the public to view their collection of contemporary work and rare art exhibits.
There are numerous journey locations throughout the globe.
Day-2: Madurai has quite a few other temples that you could visit and foremost amongst them are Koodal Alagar Temple and Alagar Temple the previous being one of the important Vaishnava temples in South India. The Alagar Temple is legendary for the annual Chittrai Pageant that is the Tamil New 12 months held throughout onset of summer season.
Sarawak Museum. Denmark. BARILOCHE. Quiet, reserved type
Moreover, China has a rich number of natural world, unimaginable landscapes silhouetted with pristine natural beauty that makes it a top choice amongst numerous vacationers on this planet. The superb architecture, unique cultures and traditions, delicious meals, regional beliefs and heritage are among the causes vacationers are allured to visit. When you’re in China, you are bound to be drifted away in a unique world – the tinge of oriental exotica and the flavour of Chinese traditions.
China’s Nice Wall. For each travel destination that you’ll go to, there are hot spots that vacationers are hesitant to go. They fear if the place is safe and if there are pickpockets. Park Plaza is among the many finest three star hotels in Madurai and is located at a walking distance from the primary temple. There’s a saying in China: No mountain is price seeing after you could have seen Mount Huangshan, and no water will interest you after you’ve visited Jiuzaigou.


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Madison Square Park and NoMad Continue to Turn Heads
Monday July 23, 2012
The Wall Street Journal is the latest in a long list of publications showcasing the amazing revitalization around Madison Square Park and NoMad. There is so much happening around the area, with Madison Square Park becoming the crown jewel right in the middle of NoMad and the Flatiron Districts.
The WSJ spoke to David Berliner of The Madison Square Park Conservancy, where he discussed moving to the area in 1993 and doing anything he could to avoid the park. Now the park is full of amazing events, Shake Shack, and is an oasis for us here in NoMad. The area is really on the rise and Streeteasy.com is reporting that the average residential sale price has jumped by 127% since 2004!
The article also does a great job of discussing the history of Madison Square, and Danny Meyer explains that it was history that drew him to the area in the first place. He was inspired by the novel “The Alienist,” which depicts the park during the Gilded Age. The characters in the book frequented Delmonico’s, and Danny Meyer soon learned that the actual owner, Charlie Delmonico, used his restaurants to propel development. This lead Danny Meyer to essentially do the same thing for our area.
Now food events and art dominate our neighborhood and we are so excited to see people catching on, and recognizing our growth.
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text: 12. True feat. Spandau Ballet by naami.music published on 2012-06-12T16:32:28Z Thank you for listening/downloading the album "Thelonlious Monk". Direct download link here: http://www.mediafire.com/?wwr5kfwpzslnm3g I would like to say that all of these tracks feature samples from my favorite groups, video games and producers such as Goldie, TelePopMusik, Spandau Ballet, just to name a few. I have been and will continue to be a big fan of their work, using inspiration to create my own sound. This album is in no way, shape, or fashion to be sold. It it merely an artistic expression. I have poured my heart and soul into this project, and would like the world to hear it and join in on the experience. Thanks for the support and share this with everyone you know. Peace, love & art.


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Mortise and tenon, tongue, lamellos …? A practical course of 2h30
Become familiar with the tools and actions needed to woodworking. The course, lasting 2 hours and an half. We will teach you to master the vocabulary and tools, you are a beginner or want to refine your knowledge.
Come to practice
You have discovered the different techniques of cutting and joining wood at a first workshop. Come to practice by conducting A to Z of an object from plans supplied and pre-cut materials.
Woodworking : a full day workshop
Mortise and tenon, tongue, lamellos …? A full-day practical course
Become familiar with the tools and actions needed to woodworking.
We will teach you to master the vocabulary and tools, you are a beginner or want to refine your knowledge.
The items discussed during this day are :
Dovetail, tenon-mortise and half-wood
During this 3-hour workshop, you will learn how to draw and realize three types of traditional joints: a tenon-mortise with a shoulder; a half-wood; a dovetail.
A usefull tool
Portable electric machine not well known but used in carpentry, cabinet making, violin making, and in many woodworking, it allows a multitude of operations.
Come discover the router during this 2-hour workshop.
Come learn the techniques of woodcutting during this course of 2 hours. You will learn how to properly use a portable circular saw, a circular saw, and a miter saw.
Spend a day in our workshops and deal with every Tools
This day dedicated to woodworking will be divided into three phases.
The morning will be devoted to the workshop “Cuts and assemblies”, the first part of the afternoon, at the taking over of the smasher. The end of the day will be devoted to electro-portable and static circular saws.
Realize your cutting board in sustainable wood
You’ll realize in this half-day a cutting board in solid wood and come-back home with your own creation based on models created by Morgane – Knieja Wood
This workshop is momentarily interrupted, it will be back in 2020
Come and make a pair of earrings, to offer or for you!
During this 2-hour workshop, you will discover with Bernard Desportes the work of art jewelry and create by hand your own model of earrings, from several design proposals (and depending on your level, beginner or initiate).
Have you ever wanted to eat in 100% natural and handmade objects?
Come learn about manual work and discover another way to see wood, and our little everyday objects!
Julien Colboc, a sculptor-woodcutter, uses sculpture as a pretext to raise awareness of ecology and respect for the environment. The interest is therefore to draw from the source of the wood, to work it as it is to see the whole thing as a real creative process.
Sculpt your own wooden spoon !
This 3-hour workshop will begin with a presentation of the different types of wood available and their characteristics.
Then, an introduction to the use of sculpture tools.
Morgane will teach you the basics and the gestures to make your spoon safe.
Do you have a project, or just an idea about a piece of furniture or a decorative object ?
Before you start manufacturing, we propose to review all the steps necessary for the success of your project during a meeting in particular of a half hour.
You need help to make your own piece of furniture ?
A coffee table, headboard, lamp, stool …?
Whatever the furniture or object that you want to make yourself, we invite you to come in the workshops of L’Établisienne.
Marie offers you a second pallet’s workshop to guide you this time through the achievement of your own object in wooden palette. During those three hours you can make and leave with one of the objects specially designed by this young designer,
Pallets as furniture
This two-hour workshop has been specially designed to support your projects of making a piece of furniture or an object with pallets. You’ll learn where to find them, which ones, how and what to collect in pallets, how to assemble and work to make all this furniture and objects upcycled.
You wish to restore a piece of furniture, but you don’t know where to begin ?
This course aims at teaching how to observe your pieces of furniture : the style, manufacturing, materials used… Restoring a piece of furniture is also respecting the original manufacturing. Read more…
Make your own stool during a workshop
It will take you five sessions to make this stool designed by Marie Siudak, especially for this class cycle.
Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th October at 7pm
These workshops will give you the opportunity to immediately implement the various achievements.
This 2 hours course will be provided by Bernard Desportes and will allow you to discover the natures of wood used in veneering, as well as the tools necessary. Anyone can participate, novices or not, but it might be difficult to follow for not french speaking people. Read more…
Just some one to advise, to show you and to help you when you need or a one-to-one apointement with an expert, you can choose the kind of coaching you want
Find out the schedule list of workshops together: manufacturing and restoration
You need help for your project
We offer a morning workshop accompanied by our cabinet maker Bérengère.
This expert meeting will allow you to reassure you in your approach and ask all your questions to advance on your projects.


In recent years, the demand for drying equipment in medicine machines has gradually increased. In particular, the demand for larger-scale equipment in vacuum freeze-drying equipment and equipment with functional combinations (eg, granulation-drying, drying-filtration) is increasing, and highly automated drying equipment is also very popular in some application fields.
The vacuum drying unit is designed to dry heat-sensitive, easily decomposable and easily oxidized materials, and can be filled with inert gas. In particular, some of the components with complex composition can also be rapidly dried. Low oxygen content when drying under low pressure can prevent oxidation and deterioration of the material to be dried. It can dry dangerous materials that are flammable and explosive. It can vaporize the moisture in materials at low temperature, and it is easy to dry heat-sensitive materials. It can recover the materials that are being dried. Valuable and useful ingredients; can prevent the release of toxic and hazardous substances from the dried material and can be an environmentally friendly type of "green" drying.
Compared with the current commonly used oven drying method, spray drying method, etc., the vacuum continuous dryer is a product that can guarantee the product quality is much higher than other drying methods.
Industry insiders pointed out that domestic companies have accelerated the study of vacuum drying technology, which has reduced energy consumption to a certain extent, reduced pollution, brought more benefits and value to society, and made due contribution to the realization of green production and low-carbon production. contribution.
In general, the drying equipment industry in China has begun to enter a relatively mature stage, and it can better meet the actual needs of users in various fields. At this stage, however, the vacuum dryer revolution in China has not yet been successful. The importance of drying equipment in the pharmaceutical industry is gradually increasing. In particular, the demand for larger-scale equipment and equipment with functional combinations in vacuum freeze-drying equipment is increasing. Related companies should carry out comprehensive and multi-level energy-saving technological transformation to achieve catch-up.
Air Filter is an important Nitrogen Generator parts and components, they are used to get rid of waters from the compressed air provided by Air Compressor, Air filter also removes the dust and the oil, getting clean and dry air for the nitrogen generator. It
is very important for the whole system of nitrogen/oxygen
generator.There are three levels of air filters needed for a nitrogen
For nitrogen generator, normally there are three levels air filters, C T A levels, the filtration level goes higher and higher. At the outlet of last air filter, the dust diameter can be 0.01 um. Because the air filter is used to block impurities, so the dust, water,etc is blocked in the filter element, so the filter element should be replaced after one year operation.
Air Filter,Precise Air Filters,High Temperature Air Filter,Air Filter With Ce Certification
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FXAND: What Is It and What Might It Mean to You?
Research is currently underway looking at various issues that may be seen in people with the premutation.
Here we present a paper by Dr. Randi Hagerman, medical director and developmental pediatrician at the UC Davis MIND Institute in California, and well-known in the worldwide Fragile X community for her pioneering work in Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and Fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). For many years, Dr. Hagerman has believed that carriers of a Fragile X premutation are at risk for a variety of mental health and medical problems due to the premutation itself. This paper is one of her first attempts to describe what she and her colleagues believe to be the scientific basis for those problems.
Read Fragile X-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (FXAND).

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We are not alone in our concern about these potential cuts. A recent survey of medical groups like ours, conducted by AMGA, the trade association representing medical groups and integrated systems, found that the potential impacts of the cuts include hiring freezes and reductions in staff, elimination of services, and possibly not being able to accept new Medicare or MA beneficiaries.
To add further financial stress, Congress may consider cuts to the MA program, an increasingly popular choice of Medicare beneficiaries. At PriMED Physicians, MA patients accounts for 56 percent of our total Medicare patients visits. These possible cuts to MA are in addition to the possible 10% cuts to traditional Medicare. This creates an untenable situation not only for PriMED Physicians, but for the entire healthcare delivery system. These cuts threaten our ability to do our absolute best for our patients and community. Should Congress implement these cuts, we would need to seriously consider numerous changes, some of them like what our peers voiced in the AMGA survey. Clearly, these cuts could not come at a worse possible time, especially as we see the impact of new coronavirus variants, such as the Delta variant we are now battling.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 | 2 a.m.
A party in Carson City to celebrate the Nevada Ethics Commission’s 35th anniversary last week has some elected officials questioning whether the public’s watchdog is juggling stones in a glass house of public perception.
As a way to recognize the often thankless task assigned to the Ethics Commission, its executive director, Caren Jenkins, organized the party at a Carson City barbecue joint.
She invited current and former commissioners and staff.
But the invitation, which came with a request for $33 to help Jenkins shoulder the cost of the event, also went out to some of the state’s top elected officials — officials who come under the purview of the commission, which can fine them or even seek their removal from office for violating state ethics laws.
The invitation, which was sent to legislative leaders, Nevada Supreme Court justices and the six constitutional officers, went unnoticed by some. Others were too busy to attend.
But some felt uncomfortable receiving the invitation.
“The Ethics Commission wields significant power over elected officials,” said one elected official who asked to remain anonymous for fear of being critical of the watchdog group. “It is disconcerting that the ethics head would hold a voluntary event requesting an admission fee from those she regulates.”
Not all elected officials agreed.
“The last thing on my mind was whether it was appropriate to attend or not,” said Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, who has appeared before the commission three times, to both defend himself against complaints and to seek guidance on a potential ethical problem. “The Ethics Commission serves an invaluable role, they provide clarification, a road map, and they are a resource. They work terribly hard.”
Controller Kim Wallin said she wasn’t offended by the request to help pay for the event, noting that elected officials shouldn’t attend such events for free. But she did say it raised concerns about socializing with commissioners.
“How chummy do you want to be with the commissioners? How independent would they be if you were friends with them?” Wallin said.
Jenkins said she volunteered to handle the money for the event, running the costs through her own checking account because the state has no mechanism for collecting money to hold such a gathering. She and the commissioners felt strongly that all the attendees pay their own way.
The invitation specifically said “no comps” would be allowed.
“They are paying for the meal,” Jenkins said. “It’s not like we’re fundraising. The $33 was to pay for the event itself. Nobody was making a dime on this.”
The only elected officials who attended were Carson District Judge Todd Russell, a former chairman of the commission, and Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry.
Neither Russell nor Cherry are subject to the Ethics Commission because a separate commission oversees judicial officers.
The event was described as low-key by those who attended. One participant noted that soda was served, not alcohol.
“We had it at Red’s 395, not Adele’s,” Jenkins said of the high-end Carson City restaurant known as a favorite hobnobbing spot for lobbyists and lawmakers during legislative sessions.
Jenkins said the celebration was a sincere attempt to express gratitude for commissioners who usually bear the brunt of a difficult job.
“For something as pure as this event marking a 35-year anniversary when our founding people are aging and dying to be questioned, I find that to be very unfortunate,” Jenkins said.
“It never even crossed my mind that this would be seen as questionable,” she added before pausing for a second.
“Which is often what people say when they come before the Ethics Commission.”


ESSE Vector 2kW electric heating stove
The Vector cylindrical stove convects and radiates heat on demand to elegantly supplement existing heating.
ESSE Vector is now available in three striking industrial finishes, pictured from left to right below, Graphite, Rose and Silverstone. Spring is the time to promote Vector, a stylish supplementary source of heating to banish the chill.
The elegant heater's unique design offers a focal point for any showroom, it is the first 'ESSE' that customers can view, purchase and take home.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
- 360° surround heat. Convects and radiates warmth.
- Silence. With no fan, there's no noise to disturb the peace and quiet.
- Easy to use. Plug in and turn on.
- Hand made in Britain with a Lifetime Service Guarantee.
- Tower of temperature. 2kW of warmth wherever you want it.
- 7 setting heating control regulates the temperature.
- Heat on demand. Cosy ambient warmth whenever you need it.
- Draught free. Clean, no dust.
Running cost calculations range from 1 pence per hour on minimum setting to 21 pence per hour at maximum output.