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Jesus Was Not Forsaken
Have you ever felt someone else’s pain? As a Father, I often feel the pain of my kids. I love them so much I can identify with what they are going through. Other times I feel others pain through compassion. I remember one particular time I was working with the homeless in the City, I had a brief interaction with a woman. As I left her I could not shake this feeling of loneliness. It was as though I was feeling her pain – like really experiencing what was happening in her heart.
The Bible tells us that this is the gift of burden bearing. It’s the idea that a burden is placed on our hearts, so that we can carry this to God on their behalf.
It could be:
carrying a friends grief to the Father on their behalf,
carrying a strangers loneliness to the Father on their behalf,
carrying someones pain and hurt to the Father for healing.
It’s as though their pain, or situation is so dark that they cannot see a way out for themselves – and so the burden is shared, and we step in on their behalf to surrender their pain in faith. The burden is placed on us so we can deal with it, when they can’t.
Now let’s turn our eyes to Jesus. As Jesus hung on the cross, He uttered the famous words, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34) These words are taken from Psalm 22 verse 1.
This passage prophetically foretells the scene of the cross. It predicts people mocking Jesus, (v8) Jesus being thirsty, (V15) Jesus hands and feet being pierced, (v16) and soldiers gambling for His clothes. (v18)
At first glance it does look like Jesus has been abandoned. After all, He did say, “God! Why did you abandon me?” But as we read on through the Psalm we read something interesting…
“He (God) has not hidden His face from Him but has listened to His cry for help.” (v24)
Throughout the New Testament we are reminded of the faithfulness of Jesus. We read that Jesus is a faithful high priest who intercedes for us. (Read Hebrews) This lines up perfectly with the prophetic picture of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53.
In Isaiah 53:6 we are told that the iniquities (perversity, depravity, darkness) of the world were laid on Jesus. The prophet uses two main pictures to describe how these things came upon Jesus.
The first is “plagued.” (v4 and 8 – but note that this is often mistranslated to mean punished when the word is used as plagued every other time in the OT) The idea is that Jesus was infected with our sin-sickness. This is how Jesus describes sin as well in the gospel accounts.
The second is a word that is simply translated as “laid” in verse 6. However this word does not go far enough in English. This same word is used later on in verse 12 to mean “intercession” or praying on others behalf.
Here we see what happened to Jesus on the cross. Jesus experienced our sin-sickness, our darkness and despair as He died upon the cross. He was plagued by our sin. But it wasn’t His. This darkness was laid on Him as a prayer burden. A burden we could not carry. But Jesus took it on Himself and defeated it for us.
His declaration of Psalm 22:1 from the cross was saying that He felt our pain. He experienced what we go through with our fallen worldview. Yet, instead of succumbing to the darkness, He took it to the Father in faith. Just as Psalm 22 verse 1 and the predictive verses were fulfilled, so was verse 24.
Jesus fully experienced our pain and darkness yet remained faithful. Just as we can carry a prayer burden to the Father on our friends behalf, Jesus carried our burden away so we don’t need to.
What does this mean for us today? It means every dark thought you have ever had, Jesus has had too. Every battle in your mind and heart you have fought, Jesus has too. Every feeling of guilt and shame, Jesus has had too.
When we feel those dark thoughts we often think God has abandoned us. We think God has left us. Or that God doesn’t like us, doesn’t care, or is straight up punishing us. Jesus felt that too. But Jesus shows us that The Father has not left us at all. It’s just a matter of perspective. The apostle Paul said that we were alienated from God because we were enemies in our own minds! (Colossians 1:21)
Knowing what Jesus went through means that He can now identify with all your sin-sickness, all your darkness and despair. Just as Jesus was not forsaken, neither are you! He knows your heart and has committed to never leaving nor forsaking you. You are not alone. You are not defeated. He has carried your sin and shame away. The only question now, is will you accept it, let go and experience the freedom and life of knowing that God has His face firmly fixed on you?
Bonus: If you have never responded to Jesus invitation for forgiveness, freedom, life and healing but would like to, I’d love to chat and pray with you. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.org


IRVINE, Calif. – The Westminster College men’s soccer team opened its two-game trip to California with a 0-3 loss at No. 23 Concordia (Calif.) on Thursday evening at Eagles Field.
Concordia (1-2) got on the board in the 17th minute as Mario Soto headed in a corner kick from Rayane Bouarroud for his first goal of the season. That 1-0 lead held through halftime with Concordia taking a 10-3 edge in shots into the break.
Ryan Naime then scored back-to-back goals for the Eagles to reach the 3-0 final advantage. His first came after a rebound from a shot by Gerardo Hernandez in the 79th minute. Naime tallied the double when his breakaway in the 90th minute was created by Kayvon Afsarifad.
Westminster (3-3) attempted eight shots after intermission and took two corner kicks. Anthony Alcox led the Griffin attack with three shots. Jared DeHart posted two shots with both on goal off the bench. Logan Butzier took the loss in goal despite making seven saves.
The Griffins return to action Saturday when they visit 12th-ranked Biola (Calif.) in La Mirada, Calif. The action begins at 5 p.m. at Al Barbour Field.
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Yerucham/Miami Soccer Team Wins Gold at JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit
Teens from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation partner city of Yerucham, Israel, joined their Miami counterparts at last week’s JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest in Detroit, Michigan. The annual, week-long event is an Olympic-style sporting competition and arts festival for Jewish teens (ages 13-16) from around the world. The Yerucham teens participated as part of the Miami Alper JCC boys’ U14 soccer team — winning the gold medal by defeating a team from Great Britain and enjoying the week of sports, culture and camaraderie. Before flying to Detroit, the Yerucham athletes spent time in Miami, staying at the homes of their teammates and participating in programming at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC, one of three Federation-supported Miami JCCs. The Miami-Yerucham Partnership sponsored the Israelis’ trip, which highlighted its mission to strengthen people-to-people relationships between the two communities.

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INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
Meeting of December 16 and 17, 1957
The Ballistic Missile Scientific Advisory Committee to the
Secretary of Defense also serves as the ICBM Scientific Advisory
Committee to the Secretary of the Air Force. The Committee met in
this latter capacity on December 16 and 17, 1957, at AFBMD
headquarters to consider the future Air Force -
and Development which should follow and develop
from the current first generation ballistic missile program. The
Committee was presented excellent briefings on a variety of possible
future developments which had been studied by BMD and R-W staff
members. These briefings occupied 1 1/2 days and were followed by a
1/2 day executive session during which the material which had been
presented was discussed and the recommendations given below were
Unfortunately there was not sufficient time, either during the executive session or subsequently during the actual writing of this report, to include the detailed background material and thinking which underlies the specific recommendations. In general, the Committee was much impressed with the accomplishments of the BMD/R-W team to date, and with the high level of competence, imagination, and judgement which was apparent in connection with the studies of possible future programs which were presented. It is the Committee's belief that such a level of scientific, technical, and management competence in the ballistic missile, satellite, and space vehicle field exists nowhere else in the Air Force; and it is this belief which leads to the first two of our recommendations.
1. Ballistic missile and military satellite programs of the Air Force should continue to be managed by the Air Force Ballistic Missile Division, ARDC. While this appears to be the intent of the Air Force, we are concerned to note that there is not yet an official understanding that AFBMD is a continuing organization set up to cover this role into the future. We urge that the official terms of reference for AFBMD be broadened immediately to include responsibility for: product improvement on presently scheduled ballistic missiles, succeeding generations of missiles, Air Force military satellite projects, and the necessary supporting research and development programs.
2. While we believe that space exploration transcends the normal, area of responsibility of the Air Force, we recommend that insofar as the Air Force is involved with space flight technology, such programs be managed by the BMD, with full utilization of other Air Force capabilities and facilities.
3. We believe that the development of the second generation of long range ballistic missiles should proceed along two quite different paths: the first aiming towards simplicity, small size, mobility, quick readiness, and similar characteristics to further true operational capability; the second in the direction of larger size and higher performance, to be operated from relatively large fixed installations, which would lead to missiles of much larger payloads and to first stages for advanced satellite and space vehicles. Of the two ICBM's now in the development stage, the Titan has a much greater development potential in this second direction. Although it has as yet undergone no flight tests, we have no doubts of its success.
a. We recommend, therefore, that the Air Force undertake a systematic program of product improvement and future development based on the Titan. This will minimize the need for such a program for Atlas.
b. We also recommend the initiation of a program proceeding along the other path, aimed at the development of a small, highly reliable, and operationally simple ICBM, probably using a solid propellant. A very essential characteristic of such an advanced missile is the provision in its design for a substantial payload of counter-measures. This requirement, when combined with a reasonable upper limit on gross weight, means that the target date should be set so as to make possible the incorporation of truly advanced solid propellant motors.
c. While by-products of such an ICBM program could be advanced versions of IRBM and other shorter range missiles, the urgency of replacing Thor by an operationally simple, highly reliable, and smaller missile is such that this objective should not be paced by the rate of development of the advanced ICBM. The early attainment of an operationally much superior IRBM can best be achieved if the Air Force makes full use of Polaris, adapting early versions to land use. We recommend that this procedure be urgently explored and such a program be undertaken.
4. In order to ensure a capability for advanced missiles, satellites, and space vehicles, it is essential that authorization and funding be provided for exploratory research and development in specific areas of technology which will be required to make the advanced vehicles feasible and useful. We recommend that such exploratory work be promptly initiated in areas such as the following:
a. Ablating ICBM nose cones.
b. Fluorine and high performance solid propellant motors for the later stages of multi-stage vehicles. In particular, it would appear that development should start at once on second stage fluorine motors in the thrust regions of 15,000 and 100,000 pounds.
c. Guidance systems of materially improved accuracy.
d. Nose cones with lower vulnerability (including such approaches as decoys and neutron shielding).
e. Very large rocket engines, in the region from 1/2 to 2 million pounds thrust.
It is noted that such explorations, requiring both paper studies and experimental work, must be supported and conducted independently of specific weapons system programming.
For the ICBM Scientific Advisory Committee,
Clark B. Millikan, Chairman


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By Teresa Welsh |
As our economy struggles to regain its footing after the worst recession in the lifetime of most Americans, some Republicans in Congress seem determined to erect barriers to economic recovery. They threatened the full faith and credit of the United States. They brought our government to the brink of a shutdown. They have consistently failed to offer meaningful legislation to encourage job creation. And most recently, they refused to ask our nation's wealthiest individuals and corporations to pay their fair share toward our national security and other vital public services.
Now, in the midst of the holiday season, many unemployed Americans and their families are left wondering if Republicans will once again undercut consumer demand and business confidence. At the end of December, the federal unemployment insurance programs will begin to shut down, despite the fact that there are still roughly 6.5 million fewer jobs in the economy today than when the Great Recession started in December of 2007. As a result, over 6 million will have their benefits terminated by the end of 2012.
My legislation, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, would ensure that this does not happen.
Termination of extended federal unemployment coverage would deal a devastating blow to Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and who depend on this lifeline until they can again make ends meet. And make no mistake—allowing these families to fall through the safety net would also hurt our economy. Depriving jobless Americans of the money they need to put food on the table, shoes on their children, and keep a roof over their head will cut consumer demand for thousands of local businesses and increase the number of home foreclosures. According to the Economic Policy Institute, cutting off unemployment benefits would cost over 500,000 jobs.
Nonetheless, some Republicans suggest we cannot afford to maintain assistance for the unemployed. That's right, the same crowd that continues to promote big tax breaks for the wealthiest few, while preserving multinational corporate tax loopholes, argues that helping the unemployed is just too high a mountain for our country to climb.
These are the same Republicans who blame unemployment on the unemployed. Never mind that unemployment insurance replaces less than half of a worker's former wages and the average unemployment check fails to get a family of four above 70 percent of the poverty level. There are over four unemployed workers for every job opening, meaning that even if every single available job was taken by an unemployed worker there would still be over 10 million of our fellow citizens without work.
As Congress debates my bill, I hope representatives don't recall just the numbers, but the real people behind them, people like Lynnette, an unemployed worker: "I'm fifty now. It's the first time I've drawn unemployment in my life. I'm tired, I'm demoralized. It was extremely hard for me to get where I was. I strived and fought and suffered. I paid more than my share of dues. I did everything I was supposed to do...Please extend the benefits. Please be aware that this country didn't suddenly become filled with lazy folks who don't want to work."
Americans don't turn their backs on Americans in need. The time to extend this critical program that serves as a lifeline for so many families is now.
About Lloyd Doggett U.S. Representative, Texas’ 25th District
Howard Rosen Resident Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Geoff Davis U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 4th District
Sander Levin U.S. Representative, Michigan’s 12th District
Carl E. Van Horn Professor of Public Policy and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University
James Sherk Senior Policy Analyst in Labor Economics at the Heritage Foundation

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The Most Unique Tips For Losing More Weight
There are many individuals that attempt to reduce weight. The ones who try and also succeed in weight management are the ones who have expertise in the fat burning area. This post will certainly use a few of that knowledge to you. There are various methods to reduce weight, and it is all concerning what works best for you.
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The Moominhouse ムーミン屋敷 by Bonefoot is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. The build is based on the house of a family of trolls called Moomins which can be separated by floors to see the details inside.
The project now joins Land Ahoy, Terrariums, Great Coral Reef, Hyrule Castle 30th Anniversary, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Avatar Returns, Clockwork Solar System, The Dojo, Hocus Pocus – The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage, Naruto: Ichiraku Ramen Shop, Motorized Johnny 5, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), The LEGO Emergency Box, LEGO Rubik’s Cube (Working), Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 99th Precinct, and Steam punk Explorers as the ones to reach the Third 2021 Review Stage.
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Picks and Pans Review: Look Sharp!
updated 06/26/1989 AT 01:00 AM EDT
•originally published 06/26/1989 AT 01:00 AM EDT
Another hot-selling mixed-gender Swedish pop group singing in English? Abba revisited? Well, yeah, in a post-synthesizer milieu. And since the duo Roxette is more than capable of whipping up brisk, nicely turned tunes such as "The Look," which has both bounce and kick, they compare favorably with their Scandinavian predecessors.
Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson were both extremely popular as solo acts in Sweden before teaming up. For us, the equivalent would be Madonna and Jon Bon Jovi forming their own group. Fredriksson has a bright voice, which at its best resembles Ann Wilson's. Gessle writes crafty, sweet little songs. Their sound is a bit thin and jejune by American pop standards, but if Roxette isn't exactly seductive, they are pretty good musical flirts. (EMI)

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She was just waiting for hours in a queue to exchange her money at ATM. There was a huge line and there were hundreds of people waiting at that time. When she got there, the money didn’t came out of the ATM and this girl couldn’t handle her frustration.
Her patience ran out so bad and she did something which one one expected. She removed her top in public without even thinking what would people think of her. She did that intentionally without even caring of others who were stunned at her behavior. People couldn’t comprehend what was really going on.
The incident took place in an ATM in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar Phase 3. After so much commotion someone called the police who later came apprehended her. She put on her clothes and police tried to calm her down. Just after 10 minutes she was a happy person. She now had a new exchanged notes and no more she had to wait any longer.
Indian banned the use of its currency of 500 and 1000 denomination last week in order control or cease black money in the country. This step has create a chaotic environment in the country. People are rushing to the bank to get exchange their old notes to new ones. India has printed a new 2000 Rupees note just recently and is already circulating in the market.

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‘Star Wars’ Biography ‘Skywalker: A Family at War’ Announced
Star Wars is ultimately about family. And this new book aims to dive deep into the most problematic family ever.
Revealed yesterday, Skywalker: A Family at War will deal with three generations of the Skywalker family across nine films and several other pieces of canon media. Associate editor of StarWars.com Kristin Baver will explore not only the characters’ lives, but also the key events linked to them that changed the Star Wars universe forever. From Shmi Skywalker to Ben Solo and the scavenger Rey, this book has it all.
Baver had this to say about the experience of working on this historical recount of sorts:
“I’m so thrilled to be able to tell the story of the Skywalkers through the lens of a biographer… From the outset, I knew I wanted to treat the family as if they were real people, with compassion and empathy, while simultaneously crafting an unflinching portrait of their accomplishments and their failures. These characters are larger than life yet so fragile and unmistakably human, and that comes into focus when you study how their actions impact the greater galaxy and their family.”
This Week! In Star Wars also unveiled a first look at the book’s gorgeous cover, created by Matt Ferguson, the man responsible for last year’s breathtaking 40th anniversary poster for The Empire Strikes Back. Of course, this piece is greatly inspired by the original art that accompanied A New Hope when it first hit theaters:
“I really enjoyed doing my take on the classic Star Wars composition… I think making the Vader element was my favorite part. He just has such a great costume design!”
With the brand-new High Republic publishing efforts already topping best-sellers lists, Star Wars literature is slowly shifting towards new horizons, but avid readers will always have a soft spot for the Skywalkers.
Francisco J. Ruiz is that guy who has watched Jurassic Park a thousand times and loves Star Wars. His hunger for movies is only matched by his love for video games. He graduated in English Studies from the University of Malaga, in Spain. As he continues to write about what he enjoys (and doesn’t), he’s studying for a master’s degree and working on becoming a teacher.


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In response to the Ohio’s heroin and opioid epidemic, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) created the Specialized Dockets Payroll Subsidy Project to assist drug courts and other specialized docket programs with funding to effectively manage offenders in the community, thereby reducing commitments to the state prison system. Specialized docket programs that target addicted parents charged with abuse/neglect/dependency of their minor children were also eligible for funding.
The Ohio Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence promotes the Sequential Intercept Model, to assist communities in systematically approaching efforts to divert people with mental disorders from unnecessary arrest and incarceration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Reentry Website contains resources and information provided to offenders as they prepare for release.
The GAINS Center focusess on expanding access within the justice system of community-based services for adults diagnosed with co-occuring mental illness and substance use disorders.

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Introduction to Inwood, New York
The area was settled by Jamaica Bay fishermen in 1817, and was known as "North West Point". Follwing the American Civil War, it was called "Westville". The Inwood end of Lord Avenue was constructed at the same time as a neighboring community's development. The area's first post office was established on February 25, 1889 and during the same year, the town was renamed "Inwood". The community is home to a number of Italians and Albanians. Inwood is currently one of the Five Towns within the Town of Hempstead.
Inwood and Nearby Attractions
- Louis Armstrong House
- Rock Hall Museum
- Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- George Washington Bridge
- Gateway National Recreation Area
Things To Do In Inwood
Rock Hall Museum, which is housed in a pre-Revolutionary War home, showcases artifacts found in the area during excavations in the 18th and 19th century. The Louis Armstrong House, and Wyckoff House are places of historic interest within 10 miles of Inwood. The 26,000-acre Gateway National Recreation Area is a popular place to visit as well. Other attractions include the George Washington Bridge, Prospect Park Zoo, Staten Island Botanical Garden, Belmont Park race track, and Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium.
Air transportation is available from the John F Kennedy International Airport.
Inwood Higher Education
Adelphi University, CUNY Queensborough Community College, Nassau Community College, and Hofstra University are some of the colleges near Inwood.

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S’mores overload…is there such a thing?
In The 70273 Project campfire on Facebook, we talk about s’mores a lot. I mean, it’s a campfire, right? What else do you do with a campfire? Okay, you might roast hot dogs first, but you’ve got to have s’mores.
On Saturday, the prompt for the Instagram challenge was “something you find in s’mores.” Easy enough. I had 2/3 of a box of graham crackers left over from something I made for Christmas. I got to thinking how good s’mores would taste right about now (as if there is ever a bad time). It’s really wet and muddy here, though (thanks to the ice storm that wasn’t), and a bonfire isn’t in the range of possibilities. Can you imagine the smoke a big pile of wet wood would send up? We’d have the fire department here in minutes and then I’d have to make s’mores for all of them. I don’t do very well sharing s’mores. I guess if they took the time to drive all the way out here to make sure my house wanting burning down, though, I could be troubled to share. One.
But then, and I swear this was just pure chance, honest, I found this recipe for s’mores cups on Pinterest. I knew I had a bag of marshmallows, and I always have chocolate chips. Butter? Check. Sugar? Also check. I could make these!
Now, typically, you make s’mores with three things: graham crackers, Hershey chocolate bars, and Kraft marshmallows. Some of you have never eaten proper s’mores, so I have to tell you this. Am I stickler about brands? Really only on the chocolate. Now, you can make s’mores without a campfire but honestly, why bother? After you toast the marshmallows over the fire and they get that smoky, burnt sugar taste, well…there’s nothing like it. Then you lay a chunk of chocolate on a graham cracker, squish the marshmallow onto that, and top with another cracker. Mmmm.
Anyway, I couldn’t build a fire, so I thought this recipe would work just fine. It uses graham crackers, mini-marshmallows and chocolate chips instead of the stuff I mention, but hey, I was willing to try it.
I smushed up the crackers in my handy-dandy method of putting them all in a big Zip-Loc bag and rolling my rolling pin over them. My triceps got a bit of a workout, but I suppose that’s a good thing since I was planning to stuff my face with all this yumminess.
So, you add a stick of melted butter plus a half-cup of sugar (I used less) to two cups of graham cracker crumbs. Mix that up good. When I poured in the melted butter, it didn’t look like the crumbs were quite as wet as I was going to want, so I added another 2 tablespoons. Hey, after you’ve used a whole stick, what’s another 2 tablespoons?
From there on out, I followed the recipe exactly. You basically layer that graham cracker crust with marshmallows, then chocolate chips, then more graham crackers, more marshmallows, and more chocolate chips. It’s not a complicated list of ingredients!
I did use paper muffin cup liners instead of just spraying my tin. I would do that again but I’d lightly spray the top of the pan and liners. Those melted marshmallows are pretty gooey. The recipe didn’t say how many this would make, so I just kind of winged it there. I ended up with twenty-four bite-sized and twelve bigger-bite-sized. I know, it sounds like a lot, but don’t worry.
You actually put these pans into the oven three different times. Twice for a short bake, then under the broiler for the finish.
Do not skip putting them under the broiler, that’s where you get that slightly-burnt taste…and your house will smell amazing. I left mine for a full two minutes. You could do less, but I would not leave them much longer.
They looked sort of like some weirdly-delicious alien life form when they came out of the oven.
So if you find yourself needing s’mores and can’t get to a campfire, or fear having to make enough to feed your entire fire department, give these a try. They’re a pretty close second.

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This Sunday, Dec.2, the first new span of the Route 1/Monroe Avenue Bridge will open to traffic. The three-lane span will include a reversible center lane to accommodate morning and evening rush hour traffic, according to Potomac Yard Development, LLC and Shirley Contracting.
"The opening of the new span will allow us to begin demolition of the old bridge and continue with the construction of the second span of the new bridge. If all goes according to schedule, the second span will open at this time next year," said Kevin Hall, land development manager for PYD.
That center lane will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night to avoid any miscalculations in late night traffic flow, according to Bruce McLeod, public relations for PYD. "This opening will also allow Slaters Lane to be reopened to traffic in approximately two weeks," McLeod said. During this weekend, evening and night work may be conducted to prepare for the Dec.2 opening.
Several traffic and pedestrian pattern changes will take place as a result of the opening. Motorists and pedestrians will see the following changes after the switch.
For Route 1 Motorists:
- Northbound and southbound traffic will be utilizing the new span beginning mid-day Sunday, Dec.2.
- Southbound motorists accessing Del Ray can turn right on Monroe Ave. utilizing the old Rt.1 road alignment
- Northbound motorists accessing Del Ray will turn left on either Wythe St. to Braddock Road then right on Mt. Vernon Ave. or turn left on East Glebe Road, left on Commonwealth Ave., and left on Mt. Vernon Ave.
- The reversible center lane will be open to northbound traffic on weekdays from 5 a.m. to noon and southbound traffic on weekdays from noon to 10 p.m. On weekends, it will be closed to northbound traffic but open to southbound traffic from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. It will be closed to all traffic both weekdays and weekends from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
For Slaters Lane:
- It will open to northbound Rt. 1 traffic on or about Dec. 17. It will remain closed to southbound Rt. 1 traffic
- The slip ramp from Slaters Lane to southbound Rt.1 will be closed during the next phase of construction
From Del Ray:
- Monroe Avenue Rt. 1 access north and south will be closed during next phase of construction when coming from Del Ray. Access to and from Rt. 1 from Howell and Bellefonte avenues will be closed during next phase of construction
- Motorists wanting to access Rt. 1 can turn right from Windsor Avenue to southbound Rt. 1. Windsor Avenue will remain a right in/right out access point to Rt. 1
For Pedestrian Walkways:
- Old bridge will be open to pedestrians for approximately two weeks after its closing
- A signalized pedestrian crosswalk will be provided across Rt. 1 at Custis Ave., at the intersection of the new bridge and Howell Ave. and at First St.
- A walkway will be provided on the south side of Slaters Lane to Rt. 1. Pedestrians needing to access the west side of Rt. 1 will need to cross at either First St. or Howell Ave.
- Pedestrian can access Del Ray via Windsor Avenue or along the old Rt. 1 alignment to Monroe Ave.
For additional information go to www.potomacyardalexandria.com.
<1b>— Chuck Hagee


Syd, the singer and producer of the group The Internet brings out her first solo album today,Fin.
Fin is the first album written and produced by Syd, after the release ofEgo Death with her group The Internet, which has been nominated at the Grammy Awards. Fin is a brilliant album, and stands out as a big stage in Syd’s career, on R&B dark tones and embodied by the silky voice of the young artist..
After a first single which already got more than a million views on YouTube and monopolizing places in numerous top 10 worldwide, we can only expect good from Syd‘s album. The album is moreover available on numerous supports right now, and the clip of the single “All About Me” is watchable below of this article.
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PwC is committed to providing our clients with rich insights on the dramatic shifts underway in how human beings move around; build, power, and make things; and feed ourselves. It is a broad, bold, strategic perspective that empowers cities of the future to promote prosperity and sustainability. It’s also part of a bigger story of adaptation to unprecedented challenges.
As businesses around the world respond to new realities, they are overhauling traditional views of value, which are being created, destroyed, and preserved in new ways and they are forming new industrial ecosystems.
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Meet our experts at the Smart City Expo 2023 to learn how we are partnering with automakers, city planners, government leaders, and other enterprises to create the cities of the future.


The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most well-rounded electric vehicles on the market. Generous range, superb performance, and all the latest tech features make this sedan a compelling proposition even without federal tax credits. So, how much will it cost you to get the most popular Tesla sedan into your garage? We’ve got the full rundown for you on which version is right for you.
There are three versions to choose from: Standard, Long Range, and Performance. The base Model 3 Standard Range starts at $37,990 and comes with 18-inch allow wheels, a 15-inch touch screen, heated front seats, a “partial premium” black interior, and the Autopilot suite of semi-autonomous driving technologies. On a single charge, the Model 3 Standard Range can travel up to an EPA-estimated 263 miles, similar to the old Mid-Range model. Standard Range Model 3s are the only RWD, single-motor models remaining.
If you need the most range on a single charge, the Long Range models are good for 353 miles after a recent update and is now exclusively a dual-motor variant. This version will run you $46,990 and add a “premium” black interior, heated rear seats, a 14-speaker audio system, power-folding side mirrors, and LED fog lights.
For performance junkies, the Model 3 Performance is right up your alley. With an EPA-estimated range of 315 miles on a single charge, this electric sedan can still travel far despite being able to do 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. You get several extra upgrades, too, including 20-inch alloy wheels shod in Pirelli P Zero performance rubber, performance brakes, a carbon fiber spoiler, a lowered suspension, increased top speed to 162 mph (up from 145 mph), aluminum pedals, and Track mode. This go-fast version will cost you a pretty penny, though because the Model 3 Performance starts at $54,990.
ALSO READ: How much does a Tesla cost?
Start adding options and the Model 3’s price will start increasing rapidly. The available blue and red exterior color cost $1,000 and $2,000 respectively while the optional 19-inch alloy wheels add $1,500 to the sticker price. If the two-tone white and black interior interests you, get ready to shell out another $1,000. The so-called “full self-driving capability,” which includes navigate on Autopilot, automatic lane changes, automatic parking, summon, and traffic light detection will set you back an eye-watering $10,000. With everything said and done, a Model 3 Standard Range will run you $52,490 while the Long Range version checks in at $61,490. At the top of the food chain is the Model 3 Performance, costing $67,990.
The combination of range and performance in the Tesla Model 3 makes this sedan a compelling argument. There’s something for everyone here from the daily commuter to the driving enthusiast. Sure, the car gets expensive but it doesn’t get insanely out of hand like in gas-powered European competitors such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Regardless of which variant you choose, the Tesla Model 3 is a solid all-around sedan that does everything you expect and then some.


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Apparently, in a speech about the economy, Prez Obama singled out one problem as “consumer debt”.
Consumer debt. Per Obama, it’s bad when American individuals put themselves deep in debt. But of course it’s okay for Barack & the Federal Slavers to heap debts onto all taxpayers and taxpayers-to-be. How soon do you think the newsgatherers will be asking him why one is bad, and the other good?
There has never been an industry as pathetic and contemptable as modern American “journalism”.

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Noteworthy Medical Research Discoveries From 2022
Cedars-Sinai Research Helps Gain New Insights Into an Array of Diseases and Conditions
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai conduct more than 2,500 research projects annually, and many of these studies have resulted in new treatments or have opened the door to future innovations.
Here, we highlight some of the most significant Cedars-Sinai research news from 2022, ranging from major advancements in understanding COVID-19 to the use of artificial intelligence for predicting and diagnosing diseases to revealing how the brain makes memories.
The Omicron variant is associated with generally less severe symptoms that may include fatigue, cough, headache, sore throat or a runny nose.
Infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 can trigger an immune response that lasts well beyond the initial infection and recovery—even among people who had mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.
Investigators found hypertension more than doubles the risk of hospitalization related to the Omicron infection, even in people who are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccination strengthened one type of immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in inflammatory bowel disease patients, even though they were taking immunosuppressant medication.
New data analysis found that deaths from heart attacks rose significantly during pandemic surges, reversing a heart-healthier pre-pandemic trend.
Healing the Heart
Vesicles secreted from human heart cells may repair damaged tissue and prevent lethal heart rhythm disorders.
Using a novel cardiac imaging technique, investigators discovered the path toward heart failure differs for women and men.
Investigators are working to identify genetic risk factors for cardiomyopathy—a collection of conditions that reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood to the rest of the body.
Targeting a specific protein that is often overexpressed in prostate cancer can help prevent or delay the disease from spreading to other parts of the body.
Two new discoveries help improve the understanding of what drives the development of ovarian cancer and why some women’s tumors do not respond to therapy.
Adding an anti-inflammatory medication to immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy drugs may provide long-term suppression of aggressive bladder tumor growth.
An investigational therapeutic approach could be effective against treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
Improving Gastrointestinal Knowledge
An innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens.
Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren’t seeking professional care for it.
Gravity can compress the spine and decrease one’s flexibility. It can also cause organs to shift downward, moving from their proper position.
Unlocking the Brain
Signals from a group of neurons in the brain's frontal lobe simultaneously give humans the flexibility to learn new tasks—and the focus to develop highly specific skills.
Two types of brain cells play a key role in dividing continuous human experience into distinct segments that can be recalled later.
Investigators have created bio-realistic and complex computer models of individual brain cells—in unparalleled quantity.
Investigators have uncovered new information about how the area of the brain responsible for memory is triggered when the eyes come to rest on a face versus another object or image.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI)
An AI-enabled tool may make it easier to predict if a person will have a heart attack based on the amount and composition of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart.
An AI tool can effectively identify and distinguish between two life-threatening heart conditions that are often easy to miss: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac amyloidosis.
AI proved more successful in assessing and diagnosing cardiac function when compared to echocardiogram assessments made by sonographers.
An AI tool accurately predicted who would develop pancreatic cancer based on what their CT scan images looked like years prior to being diagnosed with the disease.
The accuracy of diagnosing coronary artery disease and predicting patient risk is improved with the help of AI models.
A new method may predict if a woman will deliver vaginally or via a cesarean section.
Furthering Stem Cell Science
A combined stem cell and gene therapy can potentially protect diseased motor neurons in the spinal cord of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Investigators will attempt to elevate the next generation of stem cell and gene therapies by harnessing the near-zero gravity conditions of spaceflight.
Two recent discoveries may help make treatment more efficient and shorten the time it takes for people to recover from radiation and chemotherapy.
Follow Cedars-Sinai Academic Medicine on Twitter for more on the latest basic science and clinical research from Cedars-Sinai.


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LIBERALS AND GUN CONTROL: SON OF CHILDREN'S SHOW CO-CREATOR "BARNEY AND FRIENDS" ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING NEIGHBOR
It appears that the son of uber-liberal Sheryl Leach, one of the co-creators of the children’s show “Barney and Friends” has been arrested for attempted murder and released on $1 million dollars bail. Patrick Leach is being held for the shooting of a Malibu (California) neighbor – but we see nothing in the mainstream media questioning where he obtained the weapon, whether it was legally registered or why he fled the scene of the shooting.
Here is how the story appeared in the Huffington Post …
Patrick Leach, Son Of 'Barney & Friends' Creator, Arrested For Attempted Murder
The son of the creator of the PBS children's series "Barney & Friends" has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The Acorn, a news service that covers the California neighborhoods of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park and Westlake Village, reported that Patrick Leach had been arrested for attempted murder on Jan. 9.
After getting a call that gunshots were heard around 9:30 a.m. in a Malibu neighborhood, police found a 49-year-old with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. The alleged shooter, who had left in a black SUV, was later caught in Agoura Hills and arrested for attempted murder. Leach is being held on $500,000 bail.
The attempted murder is believed to have been the result of a "neighbor dispute," according to City News Service via L.A. Weekly. The victim was taken to UCLA Medical Center and is expected to survive.
UPDATE: The Malibu Times reports that Leach's bail was upped from $500,000 to $1 million, which was posted the day he was arrested.
“Look, he comes from big money, so he was able to post that kind of bail the same day he was arrested,” Lt. Matthew Squire of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff ’s Station told the Malibu Times. “But once he leaves the station, it’s out of our hands.”
Should a person who allegedly used a gun to shoot another person be walking around on bail?
Rich, Liberal spawn …
There is no doubt that the son was raised in a liberal household as both his mother and father are listed as the founders of the Shei'rah Foundation which funds radical left-wing projects in the company of other radical left-wing organizations.
Today's edition of LINK TV, vile Arab/leftist propaganda brought to you by the Annenberg Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Wallace Global Fund, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Shei'rah Foundation, Open Society Institute (the notorious George Soros), John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Otto Haas Charitable Trust, and Park Foundation. <Source>
Bottom line …
It might be instructive to see how rich, white, liberals handle gun violence and if there is such a thing as celebrity justice. I wouldn’t be surprised if the gun charge was ignored. I wonder if Barack Obama or Joe Biden are going to call the victim to wish him well.
“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!
“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw
“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”
“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS "The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius “A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell
“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS
"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius
“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

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The Emerging Investigator grants for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology 2022 – Nordic Region is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to support early-career researchers from around the world who have the academic potential to establish their own independent research group at a research institution in the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden). Applicants must propose ambitious projects that address major challenges within plant-, agricultural- and food science associated with developing sustainable agriculture and food production. There should be a clear and strategic outlook to improve sustainability and provide high-impact solutions at a large scale. The Grant provides 10 million DKK over 5 years. Applications close on January 11, 2023.
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Originally from the Balearic Islands located in the western Mediterranean Sea of Spain, I started scuba diving in 1998 on the Spanish island of Formentera. Later I moved to the island of Ibiza where I worked as a divemaster and open water dive instructor for multiple years.
In 2006 I traveled to the Yucatan of Mexico where I was introduced to the wonderful Cenotes in the Tulum area.
For the next several years I traveled and worked in the dive industry throughout the Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica, Trinidad, and Tobago.
In 2010 I decided to move permanently to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Once here I got seriously involved in cave diving becoming increasingly involved in cave exploration, mapping, and local guide services.
In 2015 I purchased a Nikon D300, my first professional DSLR camera and a Sea & Sea housing and started learning underwater photography. At first it was a difficult process, as I did not have a clear understanding of photography and the use of light. As with most photographers it took me several years of trial and error to become proficient in underwater photography. Later I upgraded to a Nikon D810 full frame camera and housing.
Originally I started mostly with natural light areas of the cenotes as they have amazing light rays and natural beauty. Over time I moved deeper underground and into the more difficult photography areas, attempting to capture the large formations, hydrogen sulfide layers, and massive blue tunnels.
Today, as you can see, I continue to explore and capture as many images as I can in this fragile but amazingly beautiful place. It is not an easy task, but my passion to photograph these amazing natural formations pushes me ever further.
Top of Page: Otoch-Ha upstream section, big rooms of speleothems, lights and shadows to bring out the textures and beauty of this unique cave.
Above: Cave Xulo, Upstream Section, in one of the Massive Rooms the Cave has to offer, the Speleothems seem to melt and drip in some of the weirdest forms, Shoot by fisheye lens, deforming the Cave to create this image.
Below: Cenote Carwash, after strong rains turns red/orange/green, it had been raining the previous days, and we were all set for amazing colors, but upon arrival the water was crystal clear, still we made our plan and went along with it, toward the end of the session, they descend and sat on this branch, captured a moment that for me reflects the peace one can find down there.
Above: Nohoch Nahchich upstream Section, for this shot, the Light was staged, Diver drifted in front with the current, getting it right took a few attempts until we got it, using the top stalactite to block the light reflection.
Below: Cenote Tajmaha, Room of Reflections, the day started with a broken engine and nearly cancelling the Day, our Plan B was to go with another car but to a closer Cave, this Photo was Chosen as Honorable Mention in World Water Day photo contest as ¨Best of the America’s¨, you never know when you will get the money shot.
Above: Cave Xulo south of Tulum in Muyil, mainline before the deep section, found this opportunity to shoot the tunnel by using the lights towards the lens, blocking them with the Cave and the Diver, Giving it a unique perspective of Lights and Shadows.
Below: Cenote Mayan Blue, Hostage Hall is a Place I’d only been there one previous time, all I could remember is that is was Huge, brought all the light available, DPV broke right at the start of the Dive and we decided to do it by swimming there, as the Scooter was just for comfort, arriving there and being able to capture this image was well worth the effort.
Above: Cenote Palomita, Only sidemount cave, Is one of those places were If you blink twice you silt it out, reaching sections were the cave is magical, requires a lot of pull and glide and passing restrictions in order to get to these places, one only has few minutes until one must move on, as the visibility is very quickly affected by just bubbles of the divers, saw this ceiling and had to take the shot, got to love the white intense colors of the Stalactites.
Below: Cenotes In Homun, a early morning start at 4 am, and a 5 hour drive took us to this far away remote village, meeting our sherpas and helpers and a drive to the jungle, stopping to cut the branches with machete and crossroads id never remember left or right, we arrived at this abandoned Hacienda, using rope and rappel, we descending into this Pit style Sinkhole, were we saw more than 30 Skulls and Bones, these pair were captured on a ledge, best models ever, motionless as if time did not pass, looking at me, I got this memorable image, makes me want to return to discover more of these places.
Above: Cenote Chicken, now called in an unpronounceable Mayan name, has some side tunnels where one must drag themselves through, capturing the CCR divers crossing one of the many more narrow passages.
Below: Blue Abyss, one can reach from several points, either a 45 minute swim from Pet Cemetery, or a 75 minutes DPV ride from Nohoch NahChich, followed by a 15 minutes swim, one reaches this incredible drop down to Blue Salt Water that descents to 240Ft. 330.000 Lumen of light were used to illuminate the whole place up.
Above: White River Cave, starting from Fenomeno Cave, using DPV for the traverse, we marked this point as a possible stop on our way out, staged lights along this perfect shaped tunnel, using all we had, and gave a really nice color to the cave. Dive was 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Below: Sistema Murena located on the beach side of the Federal Road, this cave has some of the most intense passages one can visit, crumbling limestone and halocline mixing in small tunnels, has been one of the places were my soul nearly left my body, at one point I had to drop the camera to pass a restriction in zero visibility, If choosing, its me over the camera, recovered it on our way out and keep clicking, this photo was at one of the openings it has to surfaces. And was chosen to be cover to the book of Stratis Kas ¨Cave Diving¨ all you ever wanted to know.
Above: Cave 2 Pisos, mistakes on navigation looking for a jump, ended in an unexpected area with roots and reflections, silt from the roots was disturbed and gave it a bit of drama.
Below: Cave Otoch-Ha, Downstream Section, these amazing pillars stand out amongst the beautiful formation this cave has to offer, Staging lights and using them properly, we were able to bring out the beauty of this area of the cave.
Above: Cenote Caterpillar, the Hole Shit Tunnel, right at the beginning where the cave is at its tallest, we snagged and snapped this image, the diver is always there to give perspective.
Below: Fenomeno Cave, patterns on the floor, were for me a moment where I had to stop and capture, what made them? Who knows, but it sure did look like something was dragged into the cave. The past is a mystery sometimes one cannot totally understand, just enjoy seeing.
Bottom of Page: Cave Corazon del Paraiso, first dive after a few months break, got this beautiful portrait of a diver on CCR.

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Small Turbo Pipe
Sep 2005 - 57000miles
I was having a strange problem with an Oil burning smell coming into the car when parking or hitting traffic after a run. I thought maybe overfilling of oil or a leak somewhere.
There was no sign of excessive oil use, but the smell was strong and on lifting the bonnet there was burning oil vapour rising from the engine.
Adam at AmD saw me at short notice the next day, looked around the underneath and gaskets, they found no evidence of oil, a good sign at the time as it mean it wasn't near the turbo.
Adam removed the strut brace and I went off to
recreate the problem, arrived back and the short pink turbo pipe had burning oil
mist coming out of it. Adam could feel a split underneath and after some
parts searching by Paul, it was not looking good for getting a
They managed to find one from somewhere in their parts bin and 15 minutes later the car is fixed and no more burning smells.
Strangely it didn't feel like there was any loss of boost through the split, but on examining the pipe there was a deeper crack nearer on of the openings but this has not split to the outside. This was a major boost leak about to happen. I think I will get a spare for the future.
Massive thumbs up to AmD for their help and
seeing me so quickly.
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At $49,900, it’s eligible for the current federal rebate and with an estimated range of about 430 kilometres, this version of the Polestar 2 is cheaper, goes slightly farther and has the same standard features as the high-performance dual-motor model
Swedish carmaker Polestar is bringing the Polestar 2 long range single motor to Canada with a $49,900 starting price tag, making it eligible for some provincial rebates and the federal purchase incentive.
The long range, single motor model can be ordered online or at one of Polestar’s three retail locations — referred to by the company as “Spaces” — in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal, with deliveries beginning in Canada now.
“The addition of the Polestar 2 Long range Single motor expands our offerings to more buyers by delivering the longest range and lowest price in the Polestar 2 family,” said Hugues Bissonette, head of Polestar in Canada in a company press release. “In any specification, the Polestar 2 is a class-leading electric vehicle with industry leading technology and a high-style, premium cabin.”
Polestar 2 long range single motor (Polestar 2 LR SM) is eligible for provincial rebates in all jurisdictions that follow the guidelines of the current federal rebate program, which requires a base model starting price of $55,000 or less.
What the Polestar 2 LR SM offers
While the Polestar 2 LR SM is the lowest-priced model in the car maker’s line-up, it boasts features like 0-100 kph acceleration in seven seconds, a 231-horsepower motor and 907 kg (2,000 pounds) of towing capability.
By comparison, the same model’s long range, dual motor powertrain starts at $56,900, which gives drivers 0-100 kph acceleration in 4.5 seconds, a 408-horsepower motor and 400 km in range.
Polestar 2 LR SM comes with two additional pack options — a “pilot” and a “plus.”
The “pilot” offers enhanced driving and safety features including adaptive cruise control and pilot assist for $4,500, while the “plus” features a heat pump to extend range, a panoramic glass roof, a boosted speaker system and a vegan leather interior for $5,500.
All Polestar vehicles receive over-the-air updates.
Cradle-to-gate carbon footprint
Polestar’s corporate mandate is transparency about the sustainability efforts of the company as well as the footprint of its vehicles.
In 2020, Polestar released a report about the carbon footprint of the Polestar 2. The updated 2021 version demonstrates that over an estimated 200,000 km driving lifespan the carbon footprint for the Polestar 2 LR SM is 46-26 tonnes depending on the types of electricity used in the supply chain and to charge the vehicle.
More vehicle details and online ordering is available here. Polestar advises that Polestar 2 LR SM vehicles are being delivered on a timeline of a few days to a few weeks from ordering. The company also offers vehicle pick-up and delivery for test drives within 240 km of its existing retail spaces.


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The UNP in the Radical statement approved by the UNP working committee yesterday stated that a strong new constitution should be established based on a representative government.
It is stated that the new constitution should include, judicial sovereignty, establishing of independent commissions, room for devolution of power, and the limiting of the tenure in office for officials such as the president.
Furthermore, this statement includes the proposals that a representative government should be established that safeguards the sovereignty of the public and a cabinet that is responsible for the parliament.
Meanwhile, at a Lak Wanitha Front workshop held at the Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya being held today, former JVP MP Anjan Umma who crossed over to the JNP obtained the membership of the UNP today.
UNP Party leader Ranil Wickramasinghe inducted her into the party during the workshop and also appointed her as an organizer in the Gampaha district.

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Tell me more about Preciso and what you offer.
Piero Pavone: We're a demand-side platform based in Italy, focused on helping advertisers improve their campaign effectiveness. The team's background is in working with advertisers, so we understand the buy side's needs. We also have first-hand experience of all the major Display-Side Platforms (DSPs), so we know their logic, how they work and how easy it is for advertisers to waste their money when using them. We've fed all our knowledge into developing our platform, so it removes the challenges advertisers face when using these buying tools.
So how are you helping advertisers?
PP: We ensure their campaigns deliver, and we're also committed to helping them save money in the process. That's why the technology only buys impressions that deliver results. Our Smart-Bid Platform uses customer journey data and deep learning to optimise the serving of dynamic creative ads. By predicting customer behaviours, it calculates the optimal value of placements in real-time bidding marketplaces.
That allows us to bring a different attitude to what we do. Most DSPs seek to spend an advertiser's total monthly budget. This often leads to a large amount of wastage on impressions that don't perform. Our approach is one of media cost reduction to tackle the issue of ad redundancy for advertisers.
We only bid on those opportunities that offer the best chance to convert, even if it means only spending 20-30% of an advertiser's budget. It's about smarter targeting and buying relevancy, not scale. By ensuring no impression is wasted, advertiser spend is reduced, but they still attain the same performance. It's a case of less is more.
What kind of advertisers are best placed to benefit from this kind of approach?
We believe all advertisers should benefit from programmatic advertising and want to open the market to smaller brands, who can get started with just a few clicks. By setting up the platform to automatically optimise an advertiser's campaign, it avoids the need for them to have specialist teams to manage it.
Generally, if you have a contract with a DSP, it takes time to set up and requires a minimum investment. We've integrated with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify and Magento so merchants using these ecommerce platforms can quickly and easily get their campaigns live. And while some platforms want to avoid wasting time with small budgets, we have no minimum spend requirements, so the needs of both small and large advertisers can be supported.
With an advertiser-centric approach, does what you provide have benefits for consumers?
PP: The obvious benefit is that we focus on only serving the most relevant ads to the right audience at the right time, so they only see creatives that fit their interests. The platform is also set up to ensure users won't see a banner more than three times to reduce the advertising overload consumers often face.
It's also vital that advertising focuses on the user journey by tying this to those products consumers are interested in. This is where customisation is essential.
We can customise every element within an ad slot. This means we can show users a range of products across different ad windows. That might be the most recent product they were interested in; equally, it could be for the best-selling product in the range they're looking at.
And our product recommendation engine helps users discover new ideas by introducing them to complementary products to those they are interested in. For example, if they viewed a discounted red bag, the platform logic might show them a discounted purse matching the bag.
Relevancy is also delivered through dynamic banners. While many platforms struggle with this due to how their automation is set up, ours allow key events and seasonality to be reflected in the creative without additional client effort.
We want to make the best use of data and insights so advertisers can be more sophisticated in their marketing. And by more intelligent marketing, they're respecting the consumer and offering them an enhanced user experience.
You're looking to develop a broader presence in Europe. Why is now the right time?
PP: Today we're facing a cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation, which means advertising must work harder. While brand awareness is important, selling and making money is critical for brands in this challenging economic environment. Having tools that allow the most relevant products to be put in front of consumers and focusing on those most likely to buy has never been more necessary. Our frugal approach to targeting and media spend reflects the needs of today's advertisers, making it the perfect time to develop our presence.
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Three killed, five wounded in cattle raid
By Mabor Riak Magok
At least three people have been killed and five wounded over raided herds of cattle in Cueibet County of Lakes State on Tuesday.
The County authorities said the incident happened as youth from Waat attempted to grab the raided cattle confiscated by police in Abiriu Payam.
Speaking to Juba Monitor, the Executive Director of Cueibet County Zeckariah Mamer Thokgor confirmed that a police officer was among the three people killed.
“The cause of the incident is that the police forces clashed with Waat armed Youth in Abiriu Payam who attempted to take cattle which they raided and were confiscated from them by the police force,” said Mamer.
Mr. Mamer said the bull which caused clashes between the police forces and Waat armed Youth was also shot dead during confrontation in Abiriu Payam.
He said the Government of Lakes State has already sent reinforcement which comprised members of the police force and military to Abiriu Payam to calm the situation.
He appealed to armed Youth to desist from further confrontation with organized forces in the area.
He denies the claim that the bull which caused police forces dispute with Waat youth, belong to Frika union.
“I don’t have details that a bull which caused the misunderstanding belongs to Frika union. What I know is that the bull was raided from Abiriu Payam by armed Youth from Waat section,” he explained.
“And when the bull owner and police went and confiscated the bull from them, they came and started to attack the police, killing a police officer and the bull and two other civilians including one of the attackers,” said Mr. Mamer.


For gourmands of political hysteria, Republicans have served a feast:
• House Speaker John Boehner couldn’t take it any more and announced his resignation, thrilling those to his right. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy withdrew, thrilling his party’s far right—which tilts over when it isn’t tilting at windmills—and actually causing some Republicans to cry.
• The state Republican apparatus is having financial problems, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s John L. Smith reported extensively on party chair Michael McDonald’s role on the board of a nonprofit that approved a $2 million-plus loan to a company in which he is a partner. Meanwhile, McDonald resigned after three months as deputy state treasurer. His allegedly budget-minded boss, Dan Schwartz, created the nearly six-figure gig for him to handle community outreach and apparently gave him a role in the embattled Education Savings Accounts program. Also, the Clark County Republican chair resigned from the state party’s executive committee, complaining of a lack of minutes and of proper liability insurance.
• Carson City District Judge James Todd Russell threw out a petition filed by a group of right-wing Republicans trying to roll back the $1.1 billion tax package that the 2015 Republican-led Legislature passed at Republican Governor Brian Sandoval’s behest. They say the fight’s not over.
• Republican Assemblywoman Michele Fiore says if people with mental health problems are shooting others, we need to study the drugs they’re taking.
Each of these may seem like a setup waiting for a punch line but each is true, and frightening in one way or another. The question is why it’s happening. Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” In 2014, in Nevada, Republicans won all six statewide offices and the Legislature for the first time since 1929; nationally, they won the Senate and expanded their House majority. To many of them, this meant the triumph of their will: They could do as they wished. Never mind that not all of them wished for exactly the same thing, and that we have a system of checks and balances.
The corollary to Acton, Prichard’s Law: “Absence of power corrupts, and total absence of power corrupts totally.” U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, recently demonstrated in his ridiculous hearings on Planned Parenthood that he couldn’t organize a one-horse race, and he wants to be House Speaker. Lobbyists talked about several committee chairs at the recent legislative session who didn’t know which end of the gavel to hold. When you run for office against the very concept of government, why and how should you be expected to know how to govern?
Albert Einstein said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Sandoval pushed through a tax hike in part by convincing recalcitrant legislators of the truth: More revenue to improve education would attract the businesses they thought higher taxes would drive away. Does that make Sandoval unusual? He was attorney general for Kenny Guinn, who grasped this. As governor, Paul Laxalt, a father of the modern conservatism and grandfather of Nevada’s attorney general, sought tax hikes and new government agencies when he saw the state’s needs. So did the last Republican governor before him, Charles Russell, the father of the judge who threw out the anti-tax petition. The only Nevada Republican governor of the last half-century who insisted entirely on cuts and no new taxes was Jim Gibbons. Enough said.
The media might want to look in the mirror, too. The 24/7 echo chamber on TV, the Internet and social media enable everybody to get public attention, and a failed businessman who knows how to use Twitter now leads the Republican presidential race. Discussing inaccuracies about Obamacare, NBC’s Chuck Todd said, “What I always love is people say, ‘Well, it’s you folks’ fault in the media.’ No, it’s the President of the United States’ fault for not selling it.”
And while we’re apportioning blame, had Democrats turned out in 2010 and 2014, Republicans would be fighting for power as a minority and wouldn’t have had the chance to gerrymander their House seats to swing their party so far to the right. Would Democrats have been corrupted absolutely? Consider the claim that both parties have strong anti-establishment outsider insurgencies; Republicans have presidential front-runners who never have held public office, while the Democratic anti-establishment insurgent has been in Congress for a quarter of a century and has actually passed legislation by working with the other side. What a concept.


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Tayla Parx has come a long way since she played Little Inez in 2007's Hairspray at 12 years old. She transitioned from acting to songwriting when she was 19—and now, at age 25, she already has credits for powerhouses like Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Harmony, Janelle Monáe, and Christina Aguilera on her well-stocked résumé.
But 2018 has been an especially busy year for the artist. Three songs she's had a hand in—"High Hopes" by Panic! At the Disco, "Love Lies" by Khalid featuring Normani, and "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande—all went to the Billboard Top 10. Grande's "Thank U, Next"—heard of it?—hit number one.
It's an impressive accomplishment...but Parx is ready for more. That includes hopefully seeing her own name on the charts with the release of her upcoming album, We Need to Talk. It seems likely to happen, given that Parx ended this year with some high-profile gigs, including being featured in Grande's First Wives Club–inspired Ellen performance.
So between studio sessions (with some major talent), Parx took time to chat with Glamour about her big year—and what to expect next. Read on.
Glamour: So I was shocked when I realized you played Little Inez in Hairspray. You totally stole that movie.
Tayla Parx: It’s so funny to me when people still make that connection after all these years. I like that throughout my career there are so many different plot twists for people to discover along the way. It makes the journey so much more fun.
Glamour: You've had a whirlwind year. Did you think 2018 would be such a defining year?
TP: To be honest, I had no idea that 2018 would be so critical in taking everything to the next level. I’ve always kept my head down, done my work, and allowed life to land where it does. But I can definitely say I’ve been writing around 200 songs a year for the last few years, getting in the rooms with people who push me creatively, and really taking the time to learn and evolve as a creative. The motivation to keep going throughout all of the ups and downs comes from this weird competition with myself. Once I accomplish one of my goals, I’m on to the next. It’s exciting to invite other people in my world and have them along for the ride.


Get the newest knowledge about plant and animal breeding at the breeding network meeting
Do you work with breeding? Then join the breeding network meeting at Aarhus University on 27 October, where researchers and companies in both plant and animal breeding present the latest knowledge and visions in the field.
Whether you are interested in plant or animal breeding, there is something for you on the program, when Aarhus University invites you to a breeding network meeting on 27 October.
Researchers from the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) will present the latest knowledge in the field, while companies will provide insight into their visions for the future, and there will be plenty of opportunity to discuss and create networks.
Kristian Meier from QGG is co-organizer of the breeding network meeting, which takes place on Høegh-Guldbergs Gade in Aarhus:
- With the breeding network meeting, we want to facilitate cooperation, also between the different branches within the breeding industry. At previous meetings, there has been great interest in learning from each other across plant and animal breeding, and this has been a source of inspiration for the participants, he says:
- We therefore expect to see many familiar faces on the networking day, just as we hope that several new ones also want to stop by. Among other things, we have started working with insect projects and projects within aquaculture, and this opens up a wealth of collaboration opportunities.
The breeding network meeting will be opened by keynote speaker Martin Scholten, who is both associated with Aarhus University and Wageningen University in the Netherlands, and who will talk about new perspectives in plant and animal breeding in a context of the green transition.
In continuation of this, DLF and Viking Genetics will present their visions in plant and cattle breeding. This is followed by a long series of presentations from QGG's own researchers on topics such as the exciting new epigenetics and artificial intelligence in phenotyping.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
Kristian Meier, email@example.com, +45 2275 7980


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By Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.”
Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine,” shares how to make Stuffed Mushrooms on Big Blend Radio.
This beautifully unique stuffed mushroom dish is prepared using sour cream instead of mayonnaise. The delicious filling with a hint of spice makes these baked mushrooms a special entertainment treat! I chose to use Pepper Jack cheese which gives the mushrooms a nice ‘touch’ of heat.
Makes 4-6 servings
1-pound white mushrooms, about 20 mushrooms
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces any hard cheese, grated
3 scallions, chopped into small pieces
4 ounces sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup bread crumbs
Remove the stems from the mushrooms, wash them gently and dry them up using a paper towel. Mix the olive oil, salt and black paper and then toss around the mushroom cup with the mixture and lay them on a flat baking tray.
In a medium size bowl combine the cheese, scallions, sour cream, fresh parsley the bread crumbs and mix. Stuff the filling evenly into all of the mushrooms.
Bake the stuffed mushrooms in a 425° preheated oven for 20-22 minutes until the stuffing is golden on top.
Take the tray out of the oven and transfer the mushrooms to a flat platter. Serve promptly as the mushrooms will shrivel as they sit.
You can also double the amount and bake the mushrooms for 26-30 minutes.


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Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday declared that a nearly 200-year-old policy which had governed Washington's relations with Latin America was finally dead.
Known as the Monroe Doctrine after it was adopted in 1823 by former U.S. president James Monroe, the policy had stated that any efforts by European countries to colonize land in North or South America would be viewed as aggressive acts and could require U.S. intervention.
"The doctrine that bears (Monroe's) name asserted our authority to step in and oppose the influence of European powers in Latin America," Kerry told an audience at the Organization of American States.
"And throughout our nation's history, successive presidents have reinforced that doctrine and made a similar choice.
"Today, however, we have made a different choice. The era of the Monroe Doctrine is over," he insisted to applause.
"The relationship that we seek and that we have worked hard to foster is not about a United States declaration about how and when it will intervene in the affairs of other American states. It's about all of our countries viewing one another as equals, sharing responsibilities, cooperating on security issues and adhering not to doctrine but to the decisions that we make as partners to advance the values and the interests that we share."
Kerry had been roundly criticized earlier this year when he told U.S. lawmakers that "the western hemisphere is our backyard" in comments that triggered anger from some Latin American leaders.
Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled the U.S. aid agency USAID following the speech, and denounced the U.S., which he said "probably thinks that here it can still manipulate politically and economically. That is a thing of the past."
Kerry seemed to agree Monday, saying: "Many years ago the United States dictated a policy that defined the hemisphere for many years after."
"We've moved past that era, and today we must go even further...It will require courage and a willingness to change, but above all, it will require a higher and deeper level of cooperation between us, all of us together as equal partners in this hemisphere."


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Seatac minimum wage now leads by just 19 voteson November 13, 2013 @ 5:47 pm (Updated: 7:32 am - 11/14/13 )
The measure to raise the minimum wage in SeaTac to $15 an hour now leads by just 19 votes after the latest count Wednesday afternoon.
King County Elections reported an additional 156 ballots from SeaTac were counted Wednesday.
SeaTac Proposition 1 gained 66 yes votes, for a total of 2,749.
Ninety no votes were added to the tally, giving opponents a total of 2,730 votes.
The measure is all but certain to be heading for a recount.
An estimated 250 to 350 ballots remain. The final results will be certified on Nov. 26.
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The San Francisco Giants promoted right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Sacramento.
Chatwood, 31, signed a minor league deal with San Francisco on Aug. 5. The Toronto Blue Jays released Chatwood on July 31.
In 30 games with the Blue Jays, Chatwood was 1-2 with a 5.46 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 28 innings.
In corresponding moves, right-hander Jay Jackson was sent down to Triple-A and righty Tyler Beede was moved to the 60-day injured list. Jackson appeared in 15 games this season, going 2-0 with a 3.68 ERA in 14 2/3 innings with 21 strikeouts.
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