By Bob Owens
I have a gun school friend who is an active duty combat engineer who is utterly in love with the striker-fired vz58. It’s a CZ-manufactured 7.62×39 carbine that looks a lot like an AKM, but with some interesting advantages.
Most of us lives in the “free states” where there aren’t magazine restrictions, but what I find particularly interesting about the “Liberty” model is that it’s a variant fed by standard 7.62×39 stripper clips into a ten-round fixed magazine, but it can easily be converted into an unlimited rifle using aluminum vz58 magazines when you’re back in the United States!
The post The Czechpoint vz58 Rifle: A “Glock-47” That’s California Legal! appeared first on Bearing Arms.
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Art That Feels Like Sunshine!™
Here are two cheery state watercolor prints from my original watercolor collection. Inspired by traveling. This state art is created from my one-of-a-kind hydrangea pattern paintings. It's fresh, classic and comes in the prettiest blue, green, and white colors. I printed this watercolor print on thick cover stock in full-color archival inks so it lasts forever and looks vibrant.

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Disney Launches New Star Tours Website Posted By Eric on June 30, 2011
Disney has launched
a new site dedicated to Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, complete with videos, character bios, destination descriptions, and more. Check out this press release from Disney PR... New Star Tours Intergalactic Destination Blasts Off on Disney.com To celebrate the reopening of the Star Tours attraction at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney.com has launched a new online destination that takes intergalactic travelers on an exciting adventure through hyperspace to a galaxy far, far, away! The site features exclusive videos starring Bree Starlighter, Chief Holo-Communications Officer and galactic travel liaison for Star Tours, who gives an inside look at some of the 54 destinations Star Tourguests might experience and the likely characters they’ll encounter on their excursion. In addition to the videos, some of which are hidden for fans to find, the site features character bios, descriptions of the Star Tours planet destinations and behind-the-scenes footage from the attraction. For intergalactic fun the whole family will enjoy, fans can download exclusive Star Tours crafts, printables, recipes and more, from DisneyFamily.com! Star Tours® is a registered trademark of Disney/Lucasfilm, Ltd. ©Disney/ Lucasfilm, Ltd. You can see a preview of the site below. Click through to explore it!
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Dream about being captured by terrorists is a premonition for your deep and intimate connection with God. You need to evaluate the facts more carefully. You need to hold true to your words and do what you say you are going to do. This is a harbinger for the sweet rewards in life. You need to inject more enthusiasm, fun, or determination into your life.
Being captured by terrorists dream is a message for healing, rejuvenation and healing. You are feeling spiritually conflicted. You are right or that your political views are right leaning. The dream is a hint for someone/something valuable in your life. You keep going even when others try to hold you back or tell you that you can’t do it.
If you dreamt about being captured by terrorists:
You always tend to have good powers of concentration, but today you’re more focused than usual, probably on a project that means a lot to you. This could be job related, it might involve helping a friend, or it may just be a personal project. Whatever it is, you should accomplish a lot today. The downside is that you might forget to eat, sleep, or take any breaks. Take care!

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Hatteras Communities is proud to announce that we are now selling at Brookwood Walk, our newest community in Gwinnett County. The small community enclave of new single-family homes is nestled in a tranquil, wooded area of Snellville, GA. These well-appointed homes are located near The Shoppes at Webb Gin, Ronald Reagan Park, and Emory Healthcare. Within the first month since the opening of the model home at Brookwood Walk on December 16, 2017, it has quickly become one of the most sought-after communities in the area.
The beautifully decorated model home at Brookwood Walk is our popular Morningside floor plan. This spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home showcases a beautiful combination of brick, stone, and cedar shake exteriors. This home boasts several luxurious features that are perfect for entertaining your guests. The large chef’s kitchen with oversized island overlooks the breakfast area and family room. The formal dining room is ideal for hosting family meals, especially around the holidays. The main floor of this gorgeous home also offers a bedroom and full bath.
The second floor of the Morningside houses three secondary bedrooms, one with its own bathroom while the other two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bathroom. The oversized owner’s suite is complemented by a cozy sitting area. The accompanying owner’s bath features a separate garden tub and shower, as well as a large walk-in closet.
Popular customized home options include a media room on the second floor, a sunroom off the kitchen, and a 3rd floor.
If you’ve been searching for a spacious home in a peaceful Gwinnett County community, Brookwood Walk is the perfect neighborhood for you. Contact us today or view the other available home plans to find out more information about the homes of Brookwood Walk, or view our other Hatteras Communities neighborhoods.

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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Nissan Motor logo is displayed at the headquarters in Yokohama
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan (OTC 🙂 Motor Co (T 🙂 has raised $ 7.8 billion from its creditors since April to strengthen its liquidity position in the face of declining sales due to the recent corona virus pandemic.
In a report filed with the Japanese tax authorities on Monday, the automaker said it had raised a total of 832.6 billion yen ($ 7.8 billion), including 712.6 billion yen that was announced in late May to support the Virus to respond.
($ 1 = 107.2900 yen)
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“I want to write a young adult novel that adults remember fondly as a formative experience.”
— Amanda Wenger
The 2021 WLT Fellowship Program marks the first year of the program and includes five emerging writers who will spend twelve months enjoying classes, connecting with instructors, attending the annual Agents & Editors Conference, and building their writing community. We’re happy to introduce them to you over the next few weeks.
Amanda Wenger is a Houston-based writer, comedian, and oral storyteller with a background in critical care nursing. She has performed with the Houston Fringe Festival and No Divide Kansas City; pre-COVID, she was a fixture at The Moth Live: StorySLAM and a guest storyteller on local KPFT radio program “So What’s Your Story?” Amanda has attended creative residencies at the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences and the Wellstone Center in the Redwoods to work on her first young adult novel. She will attend upcoming residencies at Greywood Arts, Wildacres Retreat, and In Cahoots Residency. Her accolades include the Regional Advisor Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Yuyi Morales Diversity Scholarship from the Children’s Book Academy, an honorable mention for the Diverse Writers/Worlds Grant from the Speculative Literature Foundation, and a Joan Lowery Nixon Award nomination. She is currently a FORGE Fellow, a Writers’ League of Texas Fellow, and a graduate of both Artist INC and The Writing Barn’s Rainbow Weekend Workshop. Her novel manuscript was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Writers’ League of Texas Manuscript Contest. Connect with her at amandawenger.com or via @wengerwrites on Twitter and Instagram.
Scribe: What inspires you to write (even on the days when you’re not writing)?
Amanda Wenger: I’m working to finish a young adult fantasy novel called Winter at Candlesend, about a surly seventeen-year-old girl from small mountain-nestled town who finds a monster in the woods and brings him home to live in her village. His presence, and the mystery that surrounds him, forces the community to confront long-held secrets and question their entire way of life.
I’m a pediatric critical care nurse, and I see some of the challenges that young people face today. I want to equip them with the tools to handle whatever they encounter on their journey. While this novel is ultimately an uplifting adventure about love and friendship, it touches on difficult topics like bullying, mental health, and past abuse. It also invites readers to notice and evaluate structures of power.
I want to write a young adult novel that adults remember fondly as a formative experience. The book I needed at that age. (The book I still need at this age.) My goal is to say to them: Yes, the forest is dangerous. Let me chart you a path through it. Yes, the world is burning. Here’s a fire extinguisher.
Scribe: If you could ask one author (living or dead) one question about their writing process, who would you ask, what question would you ask, and why?
AW: I would ask Terry Pratchett for tips about jugging an ensemble cast of quirky characters!
Scribe: What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your own work that you hope to focus on during the year ahead?
AW: Pandemic fatigue has been my biggest challenge in the past year. I’m at my most creative when I can move freely through the world—traveling, enjoying other people’s art, and inhabiting shared physical spaces. I thought that being forced to lock down would result in greater productivity, but it really just made writing harder. Now that I’ve adjusted to pandemic life, I’ve been able to get back some of my pre-COVID momentum for Winter at Candlesend. My goal is to revise one chapter per week, and so far, it’s working! Fingers crossed.
Scribe: What drew you to the WLT Fellowship Program – why did you apply?
AW: As an emerging writer, I’m still building my network of creative friends and colleagues. For me, the biggest draw to the WLT Fellowship was the chance to join a supportive writing community. The fellows have a group chat and we’ve committed to meeting independently once a month to check in about life and our various projects. That, to me, is an invaluable resource on its own.
Scribe: Finish this sentence: As a writer, having a community is/means _____________________________.
AW: As a writer, having a community means building a feedback loop of creative energy.
Thank you, Amanda!
About the WLT Fellowship Program:
The WLT Fellowship Program offers emerging writers the opportunity to spend a full year honing their craft and learning about the business of writing.
Each WLT Fellow receives tuition-free access to a curated slate of classes, no fewer than two per month, plus special post-class sessions with the instructors. In addition, each WLT Fellow is invited to attend the annual Agents & Editors Conference in Austin, TX, with the registration fee waived and hotel accommodations provided, plus the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a literary agent during the weekend-long event.
The application process for the 2022 WLT Fellowship Program will open in November 2021.

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Electronic interlocking system
SSI System(Interlocking logic S/W) is a core train controlling system that allows train service to be safe by
collecting information around railroad and relevant operating control order.
SSI is designed with 2 out of 3 architecture for safety of signal controlling, and it always works with fail-safe.
Over decades, SSI system has been selected by all over EU and was also selected by Gyeongbu(Seoul~Busan) railroad as an electronic interlocking system
and this proves SSI's stabilities & reliability.
TFM system - TFM is a system that gets controlling order from electronic interlocking system to control the site facilities and then sends back the condition
of the site facilities to the interlocking device.
Main function modules in TFM are UM and PM.
UM(Universal Module) is an in/output interface module between electronic interlocking device and signaling device
(signal flag, interface relay, line circuit, turnout, heating device, LP, PSC etcs)
PM(Point Machine Module) is an in/output interface module between electronic interlocking device and point machine.
FEPOL(Front End Processing Operation Level) is a subsystem of IXL that does interface between devices.
Local data transmission system processes the controlling messages from CTC and LCP of railroad control center then it transmits those messages to SSI and ATC.
It also transmits collected information in SSI and ATC to CTC,
LCP and overall monitoring system.
Main controlling and Monitoring points Path Set-up/Removal, PM switching, monitoring track occupation, monitoring marker,
ZEP Set-up/Removal, ZCP Set-up/Removal, CPT Set- up/Removal,
Direction locking, speed limit Set-up/Removal etc
MJ81 electric switch machine
MJ81 is a stationary electric switch machine with high performance.
it has been used in France, Korea, and worldwide railroad.
It can be remotely controlled and installed on a sleeper or concrete track which supports switch blade.
MJ81 electric switch machine prevents switch blade from moving by locking at both sides of the machine.
It can be manually operated and operated effectively in various temperatures.


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It’s summer in DuPage, which means talk has returned to milkweeds and monarchs. Milkweeds are the only plants monarch caterpillars will eat, one reason the Forest Preserve District is adding milkweeds to seed mixes and partnering with groups like DuPage Monarch Project to encourage people to put the plants in their own backyards. But far more than monarchs call milkweeds home.
Eight different kinds of milkweeds grow in DuPage, and nearly every forest preserve is home to at least one type. Their flowers provide nectar for hungry moths, butterflies and bees, and in return the insects move pollen from plant to plant. Without this exchange milkweeds couldn’t reproduce, which would affect residents throughout the milkweed neighborhood.
Because of its size, one of the most noticeable locals is the milkweed longhorn beetle, a half-inch-long black-spotted red insect with antennae as long as its body. These beetles start off eating the roots and stems of milkweed plants as larvae but move up to leaves and flowers once they’re adults. The similar-looking milkweed bug is equally conspicuous, especially in late summer and early fall, when juveniles and adults cluster together to eat, primarily milkweed seeds. Being “true bugs” they have piercing, sucking mouthparts that punch through the seedpods before pumping in digestive enzymes to soften the contents, which they then siphon out.
Milkweed leaf beetles, which resemble ladybugs, visit different plants but mostly inhabit swamp and common milkweed, which they aggressively protect. Even if females are not around, males will fight each other to keep the competition away from their home turf. Both larvae and adults prefer not to step in the sticky latex that oozes from damaged milkweed leaves; if it dries it can seal their mouths shut. They cut side veins on the leaves to let the sap drain before they eat and rub against leaves to remove any sap they do encounter.
Also on Milkweed Lane is the milkweed tussock moth. As small newly hatched larvae, these moths eat milkweed leaves but avoid piercing larger veins that contain the plants’ milk-white sap, which can glue them in place. But as they grow into larger caterpillars (with tufts of fuzzy orange, black and white hairs that make them look like tiny teddy bears) they’ll chew all the way through.
The oleander aphid is another permanent milkweed resident, although not one originally from these parts. These true bugs get their name from the Mediterranean oleander plant, which carried them by accident across the Atlantic. Scores of these yellow-orange bugs, each about half the size of a grain of rice, can blanket milkweed leaves as they suck out the plant’s juices but are generally harmless. (Besides, efforts to remove the aphids would also remove any monarch eggs and caterpillars, the reason people plant milkweeds in the first place.)

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In the wild world of winter weather, location is everything. So small last minute changes in the air morphed what was supposed to be crippling feet of snow into a handful of inches. Fearful forecasts turned into apologies.
Strong, damaging wind gusts during blizzard conditions in Rhode Island caused the state's official tall ship to blow over on its side. The USS Providence was blown onto its side in the Newport Shipyard during the storm, breaking its mast about 10 feet above the deck, according to the Thorpe Leeson, the owner and caption of the ship.
Two Chicago twin brothers who provided unprecedented testimony against one of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels were sentenced to 14 years in prison Tuesday. In announcing his sentence, Judge Ruben Castillo paid special attention to the sheer volume of drug trafficking for which Pedro and Margarito Flores were accused.
A storm packing blizzard conditions spun up the East Coast early Tuesday, pounding coastal eastern Long Island into Maine with high winds and heavy snow, but it failed to live up to the hype in big cities like Philadelphia and New York, which canceled its travel ban amid better-than-expected weather conditions.
House Speaker John Boehner told Republicans behind closed doors on Tuesday that GOP leaders are evaluating a variety of legal actions to take against President Barack Obama following his executive actions on immigration, NBC News reported. "We are finalizing a plan to authorize litigation on this issue - one we believe gives us the best chance of success," Boehner said, according to a source in the room. Some possible actions could be filing a congressional lawsuit against the president or joining the 26 states challenging Obama's executive order granting temporary legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. However, the House would need to vote to authorize any future action the chamber would take.
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Stocks plunged Tuesday with the Dow falling more than 375 points in morning trading. The slide followed news that that business spending plans fell for a fourth straight month in December, NBC News reported. Some companies also reported disappointing earnings. The Northeast blizzard appeared to have little impact on trading.
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, held captive by enemy forces in Afghanistan for five years, will be charged with desertion, senior defense officials told NBC News. The officials say the charges -- based on allegations he abandoned his post in June 2009 -- could be referred within a week. Bergdahl's actions go beyond the lesser offense of AWOL, absent without leave, because he allegedly abandoned his post "in the middle of a combat zone, potentially putting the lives of his fellows soldiers at risk," according to one senior official.
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Apple had another blowout quarter thanks to its new plus-sized iPhones, which helped the company smash sales records for the holiday season.
NBC Bay Area
Former California Highway Patrol officer Sean Harrington pleaded no contest Tuesday to two felony counts of secretly copying and sharing explicit photos of female DUI suspects, and agreed to speak at community forums to tell everyone what he did.
United States Secret Service
A drone landed on the grounds of the White House Monday morning, but officials say the device posed no threat. The operator of the drone has come forward and is cooperating with authorities, the U.S. Secret Service said. A D.C. resident called the Secret Service at about 9:30 a.m. Monday after hearing reports of the crash in the media, and told authorities he had been flying the drone before it crashed.
A storm packing blizzard conditions spun up the East Coast early Tuesday...
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A Texas judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss a felony abuse-of-power case against former Gov. Rick Perry on constitutional grounds, rejecting the argument that Perry was acting within his rights as chief executive of America's second-most populous state when he carried out a veto threat.
The decision by District Judge Bert Richardson, who like Perry is a Republican, means the case against the possible 2016 presidential hopeful can move forward. Perry left office Jan. 20 and says he will announce as soon as May whether he will make a second run for the White House.
Perry was indicted in August on charges of abuse of official power and coercion of a public servant.
An FDNY lieutenant found and rescued a puppy that had been missing for five months near the department's training facility on Randall's Island and reunited the pooch with its owner.

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Ottawa: Eastbound 174 opens for Monday drive home
After almost two weeks of traffic mayhem, the City re-opened all eastbound lanes of the 174 on Monday afternoon. At around 2:50 p.m. Orleans residents were able to take the main route again.
As well, the city re-opened one lane of the Jeanne d'Arc off-ramp.
Orleans Councillor Bob Monette says from now on, the commute to the East end will be much easier.
"It should be clear sailing, and we expect not to have any issues with traffic besides regular congestion."
The post-sinkhole rush hour went smoothly, though it attracted residents who were excited to see the progress.
Internet site reference: http://www.1310news.com/news/local/article/402533--eastbound-174-opens-for-monday-drive-home
One resident Jerry says although he's thrilled to escape the bumper-to-bumper traffic, he will miss the sinkhole Twitter account.
"I thought it was hilarious ... comments that were going back and forth," says Jerry.
"I guess the only thing we wonder about is whether it should have been caught earlier."


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Chrishell Stause, who plays Amanda Dillon on All My Children
, has made it clear in recent weeks that she plans to leave the ABC soap at the end of her contract. Evidently, her decision to bow out is entirely hers and not a case of show executives wanting to pull the plug on her character.
But it seems that Stause will be sticking around Pine Valley after all. According to Soap Central, the 27-year-old actress has opted to extend her contact after ABC gave her an offer she can't refuse.
Stause was supposed to tape her character's last scene on All My Children
last week but show executives decided to exert more effort to get the actress to re-evaluate her decision to exit the soap. A show source revealed that executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers was so touched by scenes in which Stause's Amanda was supposed to give up her newborn son that she went out of her way for the actress so the network would offer Stause a better contract.
Luckily, Carruthers' efforts have paid off because All My Children
head writer Charles Pratt has announced that Stause has re-extended her contract. Then again, there is no word yet on how long Stause's contact extension will last.
Some sources hint that the extension could last for three months so that both sides can negotiate a new contract. On the other hand, that would give the show some time to recast Amanda or write the character out completely.
Stause joined All My Children
on May 4, 2005 as the teenage version of Amanda, who was previously portrayed by Alexis Manta. Her other credits include Luke 11:17, The Crimson Mask
and the upcoming drama movie Scaring the Fish,
which also stars Anthony Rapp, Mia Riverton, Max Casella and Chance Pinnell, just to name a few.
-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
, soapcentral.com(Image courtesy of ABC)

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When Paul Thwaites was 13 (in 1967) he found a cupboard at school full of 78rpm records and asked if he could take them home, as nobody had used them for a very long time.
Amongst all the Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Malcolm Sargent, Boult and Toscanini was a record of Rudolf Dolmetsch playing Bull’s King’s Hunt on the virginals, another with Rudolf’s dad, Arnold, playing Bach on the clavichord and more featuring the whole family scraping away in viol consorts. It all sounded rather strange, but also exciting; odd really.
Later, as a student in Cambridge, Paul studied the harpsichord with Mrs Mary Potts. She had been a pupil of Arnold Dolmetsch and knew all the people playing on those records. The fact that Mary was unacknowledged as an important figure in the field of early music, from the 1930s on, led him to research her life and, ultimately, to start writing this blog in 2011 about early music pioneers, forgotten and otherwise.
Apart from writing about Mary, the Dolmetsches and other English pioneers such as Arnold Goldsbrough, Desmond Dupré and Charles Thornton Lofthouse, Paul had a keen interest in the Dutch early music scene (as he lived in Amsterdam) and published several posts about the early career of Gustav Leonhardt, Frans Brüggen, Kees Otten and Janny van Wering. (Paul wrote all the posts which are unattributed.)
It was a great comfort to him to know that the complete blog would be hosted by Dolmetsch Foundation, where the early music story had begun.
Blighted by ill health in his later years, Paul Thwaites died on 3 July 2020.

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Ex-Googler: Clicks Affect Rankings
Google has always maintained it doesn't use behavioral signals such as clicks or dwell time in search rankings. And it has called such claims "myths." But antitrust trial testimony from former Google search quality software engineer Eric Lehman, who left the company a year ago, confirms that Google has historically used CTR as a ranking signal. According to trial reporting by Law360, "Lehman said [ ] that Google's position is to not provide a clear message about whether it's using the click data — even though it is — out of fear that search engine optimizers or others could try to influence the rankings." He was apparently presented with multiple internal documents showing that behavioral signals (e.g., clicks) were important to search quality and rankings. Accordingly, Google sought default search deals partly to get more user-SERP interaction data. Lehman also testified that Google is now less reliant upon and moving away from click data.
- Trial exhibits "suggested the logging of user interactions is 'central' to search and to Google as a whole."
- Reportedly, newer machine learning models don't equally rely on user interaction data or other behavioral signals.
- Yet Lehman's testimony and documents appear to show clearly that Google wasn't being truthful when it said clicks didn't affect rankings.
TikTok Testing Google Search
TikTok is considering incorporating a Google option into its own search results. This comes on the heels of TikTok testing Wikipedia entries its search results. The Google placement is not a "default search" deal, like Firefox or Safari, but it's still noteworthy because TikTok is seen as an increasingly viable search competitor to Google. The test was discovered by Radu Oncescu (via TechCrunch). The screenshot below shows a Google search module sandwiched in the middle of TikTok's own results. It's populated with the same search query. TikTok reportedly confirmed the experiment, as one of several third-party integrations being selectively tested. That doesn't mean it's going to happen but it's eyebrow-raising at a time when Google is on trial and the company is pointing to TikTok, among others, to show it has healthy search competitors.
- One question: why would TikTok contemplate this deal when it previously positioned itself as a better alternative to Google?
- Ad revenue sharing may be on the table. Perhaps TikTok believes it will drive more TikTok search usage and impressions for its own search ads.
- Google is motivated to do this because it fears losing younger audiences who've been critical of its results as "inauthentic" and spammy.
Survey: Soliciting Reviews Boosts Ratings
Yelp has created a new "hall of shame" for local businesses tagged with the company's "Compensated Activity Alerts" and "Suspicious Review Activity Alerts." Essentially, Yelp is saying these businesses engaged in review manipulation or fraud. In tandem with the introduction of this new "index," Yelp conducted a survey with a third party about consumer review attitudes and behavior. It says a lot of the things you'd expect: "(93%) [of consumers] say they read online reviews to inform their purchasing decisions." But the survey findings also argue people don't want to be asked to write reviews and a majority (54%) wouldn't trust a business that did so. More than two-thirds (68%) of respondents said they've been solicited to leave reviews in the past. The most interesting finding released by Yelp is: "65% of survey respondents who read reviews admitted they would write a more positive review than originally intended if a business asked them to leave a review, and 61% admitted they would provide a better star rating."
- One conclusion: review solicitation "works" and delivers a better outcome for the business (though not on Yelp) than otherwise.
- There are ethical ways to do this that don't constitute review manipulation or fraud. But incentivizing reviews is not one of them.
- Some local businesses may genuinely be unaware of where the ethical lines are for Yelp and Google. This is an education problem.
- Near Memo episode 128: Transparency Company interview about the state of review fraud on Google and how to deal with it.
- ICYMI: When Is the Right Time to Ask for Customer Reviews?, by Mike and Greg.
- Google Maps updates UGC guidelines re "fake engagement."
- Data: appearance of Local Pack in SERPs trending downward.
- Window closing to disrupt Google with AI, says former Neeva CEO.
- SGE launch could mean death for affiliate and "thin content" sites.
- Wix adopts Microsoft's IndexNow protocol for faster indexing.
- YouTube announces new editing and AI tools for creators.
- MSFT introduces "unified" Copilot AI assistant across products.
- Google rolling out new AI capabilities for Search Ads.
- Mastodon becomes more user-friendly, including upgraded search.
- US voters heavily favor AI regulation, worried about potential harms.
- Following CA's lead, FTC may go after data brokers next (WaPo).
- Snapchat+ now has 5 million paying subscribers generating ~$20M.
- Forecast predicts TikTok will pass Facebook in time spent by 2025.
- Threads to get an edit button, without $8 monthly fee.
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How about using the heat from the Earth’s core to power your home? Guess what: you already are. Solar, wind and water power are the big three natural and sustainable sources for electric power, but the North Bay also benefits from a fourth—geothermal energy.
The geological conditions that allow access to geothermal heat and steam are scattered in just a few areas around the world, almost always where the subterranean slabs of planetary rock known as tectonic plates are moving against each other. Bruce Carlsen, Calpine’s Director of Environmental Health and Safety at The Geysers, explains the underlying forces.
The same conditions often create numerous hot springs and can be a source of seismic activity—as is also the case in the North Bay. But while earthquakes can alter the flows that feed hot springs, Carlsen explains that the deeper strata that feed geothermal steam fields are not affected.
The Geysers is by far the biggest geothermal generating facility in California, but Carlsen says there are some other locations that could be developed to make a smaller contribution to the state’s energy needs.
Bruce Carlsen talks about geothermal energy in Sonoma County at an informal potluck gathering at the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa on Aug. 31, 5:30-7:30 p,m, co-hosted by the Climate Protection Campaign.


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Growing organic vegetables is the hottest craze in gardening this year. Although home vegetable gardening has become increasingly popular over the last few years, the organic gardening movement has been blooming profusely because Americans are eating healthier. But, with the growing concern over genetically modified foods (GMOs), organic gardening has taken center stage and has forced Americans to get their hands dirty. Beginner and avid gardeners alike are getting down to earth, planting organic seeds, and buying organically grown vegetables, but not all seeds and vegetables are created equal; there is good seed and bad seed.
Philadelphia’s Organic Food Stores are seeing “green” due to the rising alarm about GMO’s (genetically modified organisms). A GMO seed is a brand of gene-modified seed that make plants resistant against the herbicide Roundup, made by Monsanto. Monsanto is well known for poisoning the planet with very controversial products such as the insecticides DDT, PCBs, and Agent Orange, and now they are genetically engineering plants that have genes from bacteria and viruses and developing genes that make plants resistant to toxic chemicals like their own herbicide Round Up. GMO seeds are genetically modified to withstand being destroyed from pesticides that will kill everything around it, including insects and weeds; and we’re buying those seeds to plant in our gardens and feed to our families. Monsanto is also the maker of Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBGH). (1) RBGH is an artificial growth hormone, a synthetic hormone that increases milk production by 11-16% when injected into cows. (2) GMO seeds are a hot topic in today’s gardening, environmental, agricultural, and farming industries; it’s also a very controversial and extremely important issue that affects all Americans because 70 percent or more of the food we eat is grown from genetically modified seed. (3)
Need proof that GMO’s are harmful to humans? Bad Seed reports the following: “Genetically engineered plants have had either genes from bacteria or viruses, or genes that make plants resistant to toxic chemicals like the herbicide Roundup — spliced into their DNA. These genes were never part of the human diet until the first GMO plant was created in 1996.” (4) The dangers of the human consumption of GMO foods are alarming. In an online article entitled 50 Harmful Effects of Genetically Modified (GM) Foods, author Nathan Batalion Pakalert stated, “…much of GM technology is directed at eliminating surrounding biological environment – competing animals and plants by soaking them with lethal toxins.” (5) In conclusion, seventy percent of our food is genetically engineered and Monsanto makes 90 percent of the genetically engineered seeds. (6) Monsanto is the leader, the author, and the finisher of our food fate; unless you buy from seed companies that do not sell GMO seed, and then grow your own food.
The cost of organically grown produce is rising at an alarming rate, so growing your own veggies will not only keep you healthy, but save you lots of green. You don’t need lots of money or a green thumb to begin your own organic vegetable garden. The Philadelphia based Burpee Seed Company’s Chairman and CEO, George Ball, Jr. in an interview in 2011, “Right now, medium-sized tomatoes at my local grocers are priced from 80 cents to $1.20. A single tomato plant in your home garden will, at a conservative estimate, produce 40 to 50 medium to large fruit in a summer—a bounty that would set you back anywhere from 32 to 48 dollars at the supermarket. It gets better. A seed packet contains 25 guaranteed seeds out of 30 total….Your little tomato patch yields you a thousand dollars’ worth of store bought tomatoes from a seed packet that costs you three or four dollars. Your return on investment is 250 to 1, or 25,000 percent.” Ball also stated, “Interest in herbs has been growing steadily the last few years, but this year, herbs are all the rage.” As for urban gardeners; not only can you plant vegetables in a garden, but in the flower bed at the steps, raised beds, or in garden containers, and hanging baskets.
Buying organic seeds can keep your family healthy, save you money, and support growers who do not use toxic pesticides and fertilizers. The most commonly grown GMO crops are sugar cane, sweet peppers, tomatoes, bananas, strawberries, corn, soy bean, potatoes, pineapples, cocoa beans, yellow squash, and zucchini. Eighty to Ninety-give percent of corn, canola, soybean, and sugar beets grown in the US are genetically modified. (7) More and more GMO crops are being developed every day. If you can’t grow your own organic vegetables, you can buy local organically grown vegetables at your local organic food store.
Until the growing season begins in March, you can enjoy a few perennial-favorite gardening trends that take place every year right here in the Philadelphia area, where the gardening season in the Northeast begins. The Philadelphia 2013 gardening season begins with the upcoming 2013 Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens beginning January 19 through March 24. Then, take a stroll through the largest indoor garden display in the world, the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show, opening March 2 – 10. And finally, return to your own back yard and order your non-GMO seeds from seed companies who have taken the safe seed pledge. There are also other seed companies who claim their seed is non-GMO.
Hop on the garden wagon and get your garden growing this year! Subscribe to this column by clicking the subscribe button above. It’s free! If you want to find the latest and up-to-date news on what’s happening in your neighborhood, the Philadelphia Gardening Examiner column is the place to start. You’ll find all the information you need to start an organic spring, summer and fall vegetable garden.


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Country music performer. Born October 23, 1956. California-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Recognized for his distinctive interpretation of the Bakersfield sound. One of country music's best-selling artists of the 1980s-1990s. His credits include the 1994 Grammy Award winning recording "Ain't That Lonely Yet."
From the description of Oral history interview with Dwight Yoakam; 1985 October 18; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1985 Oct. 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841196
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It`s been called "le TARP"; the EFSF is Europe`s version of America`s TARP bailout fund. It functions like a bank providing loans for troubled Eurozone nations. Of the 17 countries making contributions, France, Germany and Italy have put in the most money. It works like this - - a troubled country like Greece applies for a loan. It negotiates terms with the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund. Then, the loan must be unanimously approved by the fund`s members.
The loans are not a handout; they must be paid back with interest. Right now, the rescue fund is low on cash. It started out with $340 billion a year ago, but is tapped out after making loans to Portugal and Ireland. Eurozone countries are now voting to expand the fund to nearly $600 billion. Many economists believe it needs at least $2 trillion to be effective. Our guest tonight has been calling on European policymakers to take stronger and faster action to solve the debt crisis. He`s Mohamed el- Erian, CEO of PIMCO, the world`s largest bond fund. Hi Mohamed, nice to you have back.
GHARIB: So let`s talk a little bit about this fund. Is it big enough to do its job to fix the European debt crisis?
EL-ERIAN: It`s not big enough as yet. So Europe is taking a two-step approach. Number one, get all the parliaments to approve and number two, try to lever (ph) up the fund because you need a lot of money. You need a lot of money to stabilize sovereign debt and you need a lot of money to stabilize the banking system. So today was an important step, Susie. But it`s the first step in a pretty long journey.
GHARIB: Now you have been very critical about the way the policymakers in Europe have been handling the debt crisis. What should they be doing that they`re not doing?
EL-ERIAN: Two things. One is they should move quickly to stabilize the situation. And today`s step is an important one. It`s necessary but not sufficient so they got to get money into the system. And they`ve got to move quickly. Second they`ve got to deal with Greece in a more realistic fashion. No one believes that what Greece is doing today is sustainable. So we need a new approach to Greece. And third, they need to tell us what their vision for the Eurozone is going forward. (INAUDIBLE) these three things we`re going to go from one uncertainty to another uncertainty with a bit of good news in between.
GHARIB: Now even if the Europeans come together and work through this financial crisis and they follow the suggestions that you are making, how long is it going to be before the European economy starts growing again, helping American businesses and U.S. markets?
EL-ERIAN: A long time, unfortunately. So a lot of damage has been created. We just did our assessment here at PIMCO and we think that next, for the next 12 months, Europe is going into recession. So Europe will probably contract by 1 percent, so we`re not going to get help here in the U.S. from Europe. If anything, Europe will be a headwind for us economically.


I loved “The Long Way Round,” and “The Long Way Down,” two epic motorcycle road trips undertaken by actor pals Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman (son of the great director John “Deliverance” Boorman).
It’s been 13 years since the second trip, and now the lads have gone green and are riding from Tierra Del Fuego to LA on electric Harley Davidsons.
The pansies should go to Point Barrow, Alaska, but don’t tell them that.
I’m a bicycle not a motorcycle guy, but I can’t miss this Apple + TV (Sept 17) series (10 parts) because I’ve missed Ewan saying “Charlie Booooooooorman.”
McGregor and I talked about the series the last time I interviewed him, and he didn’t think they’d be nimble and unfettered enough to do another, due to their advancing years and obligations.
Damned glad they did.


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German cuisine holds a delightful array of flavorful dishes that incorporate ground beef in innovative and traditional ways. From hearty stews to succulent meatballs, exploring German ground beef recipes introduces a fusion of tastes that elevate your culinary experience.
Table of Contents
- Traditional German Dishes Using Ground Beef
- Classic Beef and Potato Stew
- Spätzle with Ground Beef
- Frikadellen (German Meatballs)
- Beef and Cabbage Rolls (Kohlrouladen)
- Modern Twists on German Ground Beef Recipes
- German-Style Beef Burger with Sauerkraut
- Beef and Beer Stew
- Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
- Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff with a German Touch
- Tips for Cooking German Ground Beef Recipes
- Choosing the Right Beef
- Essential Spices and Herbs
- Cooking Techniques for Authentic Flavors
- Pairing Suggestions for German Beef Dishes
- Health Benefits and Nutritional Value
Traditional German Dishes Using Ground Beef
Classic Beef and Potato Stew
One of the quintessential dishes in German cuisine is the classic beef and potato stew. This comforting dish combines tender ground beef, potatoes, onions, and a medley of spices, slow-cooked to perfection. The amalgamation of flavors creates a rich, soul-warming meal ideal for colder days.
Spätzle with Ground Beef
Spätzle, a traditional German egg noodle, pairs exquisitely with seasoned ground beef. The combination of chewy noodles and savory beef offers a simple yet satisfying meal, often garnished with fresh herbs for an added burst of flavor.
Frikadellen (German Meatballs)
Frikadellen, the German iteration of meatballs, is a beloved dish prepared with ground beef, onions, breadcrumbs, and an assortment of spices. These flavorful meatballs are pan-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a juicy, tender center.
Beef and Cabbage Rolls (Kohlrouladen)
Kohlrouladen, beef and cabbage rolls, showcase a delightful blend of ground beef, onions, and seasonings enveloped in tender cabbage leaves. Simmered in a savory sauce, this dish embodies the heartiness and comfort synonymous with German cuisine.
Modern Twists on German Ground Beef Recipes
German-Style Beef Burger with Sauerkraut
Adding a German twist to the classic burger, this recipe incorporates ground beef seasoned with traditional spices, topped with tangy sauerkraut, and nestled within a hearty bun. The fusion of flavors makes this burger a delectable choice for burger enthusiasts seeking a unique taste.
Beef and Beer Stew
This contemporary take on a traditional stew infuses robust flavors by combining ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and the richness of beer. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef absorbs the beer’s essence, resulting in a luscious and tender stew.
Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
Stuffing vibrant bell peppers with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, herbs, and spices creates a visually appealing and flavorsome dish. Baked to perfection, these stuffed peppers offer a delightful balance of textures and tastes.
Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff with a German Touch
A fusion of Russian and German cuisines, this stroganoff recipe features succulent ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce with a touch of German flair. Served over noodles, it presents a comforting and satisfying meal.
Tips for Cooking German Ground Beef Recipes
Choosing the Right Beef
When preparing German ground beef recipes, opt for high-quality, lean ground beef to ensure a flavorful and healthier dish.
Essential Spices and Herbs
Incorporate traditional German spices like marjoram, caraway seeds, and paprika to impart authentic flavors to your dishes.
Cooking Techniques for Authentic Flavors
Practice slow cooking or braising to allow the flavors to meld together, intensifying the taste of the dish.
Pairing Suggestions for German Beef Dishes
Pair these delightful beef recipes with German beers or complement them with sides like red cabbage, potatoes, or spaetzle for an authentic dining experience.
Health Benefits and Nutritional Value
Protein and Nutrient Content of Ground Beef
Ground beef provides essential nutrients like protein, iron, and B vitamins, offering a balanced and fulfilling meal option.
Balanced Aspects of German Beef Recipes
While rich in flavors, moderation and balance in portion sizes ensure that these recipes contribute to a wholesome diet.
Exploring German ground beef recipes unveils a world of culinary delights, blending tradition with innovation. From hearty stews to modern interpretations, these recipes offer a fusion of flavors that elevate your dining experience.
Are German ground beef recipes typically spicy?
While some recipes may incorporate spices, many German dishes focus more on aromatic herbs rather than intense spiciness.
Can I substitute ingredients in traditional German beef recipes?
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with substitutes while keeping the essence of the dish intact.
Are German ground beef recipes time-consuming to prepare?
While some dishes require slow cooking, others are relatively quick and easy to make, catering to various preferences.
Can I use different meats instead of ground beef in these recipes?
Traditional recipes often call for ground beef, but adapting with other meats may bring a unique twist to the dish.
What are the best sides to serve with German ground beef recipes?
Potatoes, red cabbage, spaetzle, or German-style bread are popular accompaniments that complement these dishes perfectly.

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After emigrating from Russia to America, Clara defiantly pursues an education and becomes a union organizer. Despite being beaten, jailed, and blacklisted, she refuses to be silenced.
Clara Lemlich struggles to overcome the second-rate working conditions in the factories in Manhattan during the turn of the twentieth century. Based on the true story of a determined young woman, Clara paves the way for equal rights for women in the work


text: Though best known to American scholars as an unsung master novelist (The Death of Virgil; The Sleepwalkers), Austrian-born Broch (1886-1951) also penned challenging, provocative essays. The six collected here, among the few to have been translated into English, represent the dominant themes in Broch's writings. For most of his life, the author concerned himself with the role of art in an era he felt was undergoing a ""dissolution of values."" Indeed, all but one of these essays are based on Broch's belief that Western culture had lost its unifying value-set, and was thus floundering, ethically and esthetically, as it waited for the emergence of another prevalent set of values. Not surprisingly, he champions art that represents universal human experience; he repeatedly cites James Joyce's Ulysses as being uniquely of its time, even as it revived the principles of Homeric myth. In ""Evil in the Value-System of Art,"" Broch argues that kitsch, because it is imitative rather than original and seeks beauty rather than truth, is ""the evil in art."" Broch's ideas and ideals are nothing if not rarified, but the rigor of his thought and the strength of his belief in art's ability-duty, even-to restore a culture's universal mythic knowledge is striking.


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Long overdue re-press of Nina Kraviz's forward thinking entry in the DJ-Kicks series. Nina Kraviz is one of electronic music’s most interesting characters, someone who has stuck to her musical guns since day one, someone who has wide-ranging roots that run deep in the past, yet she’s also the embodiment of the future. Her signature sound is a raw blend of house and techno with a very acidic feel. If that feels very now, Kraviz has a lot to do with it, which is why she was asked to mix an instalment of !K7’s landmark ‘DJ Kicks’ series.
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- 3.Armando - Pleasure Dome
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- 5.DJ Bone - The Vibe
- 6.Freak Electrique - Parsec
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In Gaussian graphical models, the zero entries in the precision matrix determine the dependence structure, so estimating that sparse precision matrix and, thereby, learning this underlying structure, is an important and challenging problem. We propose an empirical version of the G-Wishart prior for sparse precision matrices, where the prior mode is informed by the data in a suitable way. Paired with a prior on the structure, a marginal posterior distribution for the structure is obtained that takes the form of a ratio of two G-Wishart normalizing constants. We show that this ratio can be readily evaluated using an accurate Laplace approximation, which leads to fast and efficient posterior sampling even in high-dimensions. Numerical results demonstrate the proposed method's superior performance, in terms of speed and accuracy, across a variety of settings, and theoretical support is provided in the form of a posterior concentration rate theorem.


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Melody is the founder of Pleasant Valley Botanicals, a "farmlet" in Northwest CT committed to growing vibrant medicinal and culinary herbs for the local community. Melody focuses her herbal energies on a fresh herb CSA (Community Supported Agriculture program), or as she prefers to think of it, an FSA- Farmer Supported Apothecary. Melody is committed to growing, sharing and educating about medicinal herbs because of her belief in medicinal herbs as integral parts of affordable and holistic health care and agricultural systems. Melody is currently working on a USDA-funded research grant looking at crop yield and disease resistance of crops planted with soil fungal inoculants. Pleasant Valley Botanicals' goal is to work toward sustainable food and health care systems, and a holistic approach to health and wellness of people, plants and planet. Registration requested though not required, directly to the Granby Public Library.


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Paramount’s 1976 edition of King Kong holds a special place in cinema history. The heavy marketing campaign, lack of faithfulness to the original material, and monkey suit special effects are all signs of a failure. This Kong does have its charms, but misses the mark on countless levels, landing it at the bottom of the three main Kong efforts.
Changes are drastic for fans. Characters names are lost, there is no build-up prior to the ship voyage, the eventual New York escape is tragically short, and the replacement of the Empire State Building for the final inevitable confrontation is unforgivable.
With the changes, the film remains somewhat true to the source. Someone gets the idea to exploit the giant gorilla for profit, traps him, and ships him off to New York. Charles Grodin takes on the Carl Denham role, though instead of a showman, he’s a high-ranking employee of Petrox Oil. His performance is either a turn-off or a memorable highlight, with a sarcastic tone as he camps it up.
Jeff Bridges is the naturalist, worried about protecting Kong and the environment. He’s the voice of the reason, adding sympathy and common sense about the situation. It’s something missing in the original Kong, and marks one of the few bright spots in this remake.
Jessica Lange stars in her first role and works as the Fay Wray stand-in, though her part is far more complex than screaming. The relationship angle between Lange’s character Dwan and the ape works for Lange, not for Kong.
The ape suit, crafted and worn by Rick Baker, is impossibly creepy at times (not in a good way). The facial expressions as he caresses Dwan are well beyond the point of believability, and her one-liners are painfully scripted. The rest of the Kong suit bends and folds unnaturally, and the choice to not shoot the special effects at a high speed give the illusion the beast is moving impossibly fast for his size.
Botched special effects aside (and numerous shots go off track), nothing can prepare for the unquestionable disappointment of Kong’s island and New York trek. On his homeland, Kong only fights a giant snake, one of the more painful special effects to come out of any Hollywood era. In New York, Kong is barely given screen time, destroying an elevated train before beginning his hiding in the water or behind buildings.
The attempt to create a subtext about commercialization goes awry. When the full reveal of Kong is given to the audience, it’s unbelievably bad. Kong stands there immobile (the much hyped robo-Kong in one of its three appearances in the film) with a crown on his head. Kong doesn’t even roar or make a sound before the veil is lifted (an oversized Petrox gas pump).
In the meantime, Dwan and Jack (Bridges) stop for a drink in a true show-stopper. Just as the pacing picks up, Dwan stupidly and incomprehensibly decides to down some alcohol and, increasing the implausibility, Kong manages to find her in this random bar somewhere in the streets of New York.
This leads to the eventual finale, this time on top of the World Trade Center. Sentimentalism aside (and there are numerous shots of the then unfinished structures from the inside), this scene has none of the majesty of the original. Kong manages to jump from one tower to the other in another missed special effect, and the only reason any emotion is lifted from the beasts death is the sheer amount of blood and gore. All of the build-up to create a sad, depressing angle to the creature is lost.
Kong ’76 has its followers. What it gets right makes for a mildly commendable film and regardless of its flaws, the Kong suit is effective at times. Still, the lingering question is obvious: If this was the first Kong and the ’33 classic didn’t exist, would there have been any remakes? It’s doubtful.
Kong comes to HD courtesy of Studio Canal. This is a French release, though the disc immediately offers English menus and soundtrack. Until Paramount decides to dig into the vault to release the film in the US, this is the only way to see the film with this wonderful HD transfer.
This is a superb print, free of imperfections. Flesh tones lean towards the warm side while black levels are light, but the remarkable sharpness and clarity make up for it. Island shots are incredible in their details, and capture the Hawaiian shoot remarkably well. Double printed special effects take on a fuzzy tone due to their nature, and this unavoidable. The suit itself can be appreciated for its detail, but is now more obvious than ever.
DTS-HD Master is the audio format of choice, in either English or French. This is obviously a low fidelity mix; the dialogue carries a scratchy, dull sound behind it. Bass is non-existent. An attempt has been made to update the audio over the standard DVD by punching up the rear speakers, though it’s obviously forced. One of the early scenes on the ship where Jeff Bridges says his first lines makes it especially apparent. Still, this is an improvement over the single channel mono of previous efforts.
The only extras offered here are audio/video calibration tools and an extended trailer for other Studio Canal HD DVDs. There are numerous deleted scenes available which were run with the first TV airing of the film, and these have never made it to home video.
Kong fans will enjoy picking out the flaw in this releases box art. On the back, amidst the photos of Lange and Bridges, is a shot of Kong standing up. The problem? The pic is from the hilariously awful ‘80s sequel, King Kong Lives.


By Thomas Prohaska | The Buffalo News | Published Fri, Nov 4, 2016 | buffalonews.com
SOMERSET – The developer of a proposed wind power project is taking the Town of Somerset to court over delays in its project that it blames on the town Planning Board.
The suit, filed Thursday, asks a judge to declare that the Planning Board broke the law when it decided in early October to require a full-length environmental impact form from Apex Clean Energy, not for the proposed 70 wind turbines, but for two temporary towers loaded with equipment to gather weather data.
The case against Somerset – which is officially opposed to the wind project – is tentatively scheduled to be argued Dec. 5 in State Supreme Court in Niagara Falls.
The company, which brought suit under the name of its Lighthouses Wind subsidiary, contends that the Planning Board failed to comply with a legal deadline to make a decision on the site plan and special use permit it sought for the two 197-foot meteorological towers on Lake and West Somerset roads, which the company says would be dismantled within three years.
The towers are really metal tubes less than a foot in diameter and held up by guy wires.
Their purpose is to gather wind data to include in studies that Apex must submit to the state siting board which eventually is to rule on its request to build 70 turbines, each as much as 620 feet tall including the length of the blades, in Somerset and the neighboring Town of Yates.
The company has yet to file its final application with the state Public Service Department, a filing that would reveal the exact locations of the turbines for the proposed 201-megawatt wind power project.
The suit claims that since the public hearings on the tower request were closed Aug. 4, under state law, the board had 62 days to make a decision on the requests. Instead, the Planning Board voted Oct. 6 to ask for the long assessment form. Apex is asking the court to declare that its weather towers would have no long-term environmental impact. That would speed up the process by months.
The legal papers assert that the town is trying “to further delay and frustrate (the company’s) planned development.”
Supervisor Daniel M. Engert said Friday that he doesn’t concede that the Planning Board missed any deadlines on the weather towers.
“They (the Planning Board) have a responsibility for the health, welfare and safety of citizens. They asked for more information. It’s as simple as that,” Engert said. “The applicant is always able to agree with that and extend timelines. Instead, they chose to go to court and sue a small town to force their own timeline in order to force this industrial project.”
Apex noted in its court filing that the Planning Board allowed it to erect an identical weather tower on Lower Lake Road in October 2014, without requiring the long environmental form.
The lawsuit also contends that the Planning Board held illegal executive sessions on the project, and its vote to order the company to fill out the long environmental assessment form should be invalidated on that basis.
URL to article: https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2016/11/05/wind-power-developer-sues-somerset-over-project-delay/


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The harmful impact of depression extends far beyond the individual sufferer to caregivers, friends and family members. Children of people with depression are more likely to suffer from depression themselves. This may be due to both inherited and environmental factors.
This new randomised controlled trial (RCT), published earlier this week in JAMA Psychiatry, set out to establish whether cognitive-behavioural prevention (CBP) can reduce the incidence of depression in children whose parents are (or have been) depressed.
The RCT was carried out at four different treatment centres in the US.
Children (aged 13-17 years old) were recruited who:
- had at least one parent or carer with depressive disorder
- were not currently being treated for depression
- had subsyndromal depressive symptoms, scoring ≥ 20 on CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale), or a history of depressive disorder, in remission for at least 2 months
33 sets of siblings were randomised, a total of 316 participants. 159 children were allocated to the CBP intervention, with 157 allocated to UC.
- Emphasised cognitive restructuring and problem solving
- 90-minute sessions of mixed-sex, 3-10-participant
- 8-weekly acute sessions and 6-monthly continuation sessions
It’s not clear what the Usual Care regimen was.
Outcomes were measured at baseline, after the acute intervention (2 months), after the continuation (9 mo), 1 year after (21 mo) and 2 years later (33 mo).
- Depression onset rate
- CES-D, CDRS-R
- Sibling correlations were investigated
- NNTs were calculated
Over the 33-month follow-up, 36.8% of adolescents receiving CBP had a depression onset vs 47.7% of youth in the UC group, corresponding to an NNT of 10 (95% CI, 5 to 2,624)
- There was some evidence that children whose parents were not depressed at the time of intake were more likely to benefit. 128 (45.4%) of parents had active depression at enrolment
- Differences in CES-D and CDRS-R were not statistically significant
The researchers concluded:
The CBP program showed significant sustained effects compared with UC in preventing the onset of depressive episodes in at-risk youth over a nearly 3-year period.
Important next steps will be to strengthen the CBP intervention to further enhance its preventive effects, improve intervention outcomes when parents are currently depressed, and conduct larger implementation trials to test the broader public health impact of the CBP program for preventing depression in youth.
- It’s not clear whether treatment allocation was concealed prior to recruitment
- It’s not clear how experienced the therapists were
- There was a lot of variation in attendance between centres in retaining participants and in the outcomes experienced by those participants
- Outcomes assessors were blinded to treatment group
- The confidence interval around the benefit was very wide, and close to the “line of no difference” (hence the large upper limit on the NNT)
- It should be noted that children of parents who were currently suffering a depressive episode did not appear to benefit from the intervention
- Although there is a risk of selection bias and some evidence of performance bias, it seems that this study shows promise for preventive interventions, particularly amongst children whose parents are not currently experiencing an active depressive episode
Beardslee,, WR et al Prevention of Depression in At-Risk Adolescents: Longer-term Effects. JAMA Psychiatry. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.295


Larenz Tate will co-star opposite Craig Robinson in NBC’s single-camera starring Robinson and executive produced by Greg Daniels and Owen Ellickson, who wrote the script. The untitled project centers on talented musician Craig (Robinson) with rough edges who adjusts to his new life as a music teacher in a big-city middle school, where he encounters teacher politics and the temptations of single moms. Tate, repped by APA, Brillstein Entertainment and John Meigs, will play Robinson’s brother, Kevin, who is also a partner in their band, The Filthy Gentlemen. A talented and charismatic lady-killer, he’s never held a regular job and hasn’t woken up before 11 AM. He recently recurred on Showtime’s House of Lies as Marty’s (Don Cheadle) brother Malcolm.
Heroes alum Greg Grunberg has been cast in Doubt, ABC’s legal drama written and executive produced by David Shore. The project, from Sony TV, centers on Vincent, a former cop who’s now a cunning but charming low-rent lawyer who uses his street smarts to work the system for his clients while battling his own demons and wooing his ex-wife. Grunberg will play Mark, Vince’s caring and always well-meaning older brother who is developmentally disabled as a result of a childhood accident, but high-functioning. He works at Vince’s office as the receptionist and believes that his brother can save the world. Grunberg has a relationship with Sony — he has been recurring on the studio’s Lifetime drama The Client List and toplined Sony’s A&E pilot Big Mike.
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The Wisconsin men's soccer team opens Big Ten Conference play this weekend, traveling to Bloomington, Ind., for a meeting with the Hoosiers on Sunday at 4 p.m. (CT). The game will air live on the Big Ten Network. Read what the media is saying about the matchup along with checking out additional coverage the Badgers have received recently.
Indiana Daily Student: IU soccer prepares for coach's former team, Oct. 1, 2010
The Badger Herald: Men's soccer starts Big Ten play against former coach, Sept. 30, 2010
The Daily Cardinal: Badgers fall to Marquette, Big Ten looms, Sept. 29, 2010
The Badger Herald: UW ready for in-state rival Marquette, Sept. 27, 2010
The Badger Herald: Badgers' backline laying a brick wall, Sept. 22, 2010


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text: We report results of a randomized clinical trial of a combined intervention of exercise and dietary counseling (ExD) after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Of the 151 patients randomized into ExD or usual care (UC), 119 completed testing 2, 6 and 12 months post-OLT. Testing included assessment of exercise capacity (VO(2peak)), quadricep muscle strength, body composition (DXA), nutritional intake (Block 95) and health-related quality of life (SF-36). The intervention consisted of individualized counseling and follow-up to home-based exercise and dietary modification. Repeated measure ANOVA was performed to determine differences over time between ExD and UC with a secondary analysis to determine differences over time between adherers (Adh), nonadherers (Nadh) to the intervention and UC. The ExD group showed greater increases in VO(2peak) (p = 0.036), and self-reported general health (p = 0.038) compared to UC. Both groups demonstrated increases in muscle strength, body weight, body fat and other SF-36 scale scores. Adherence to the intervention was 37% with positive trends in VO(2peak) and body composition observed in Adh compared to Nadh and UC. These data suggest improvements in exercise capacity and body composition are achieved with nutrition and exercise behavior modifications initiated early after OLT and with regular follow-up.

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The Christmas celebration at the Jirasartwitthaya school in Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, has run for 15 years
An 'Enchanted Village' has been put up in San Ġwann's primary school for the festive season. This is the first edition of this village,...


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Cuba is a HUGE learning curve
Cuba is a stunning and varied destination offering spectacular opportunities for holidays, events, activity lead trips, and specialist travel. However organizing things properly on the ground relies totally on knowing how to get things done locally, and the right people to get the job done. It is also essential to have people on the ground locally to check that arrangements are being met, and that clients are happy. We have an office right on the sea front in Havana and a network of staff nationwide in Cuba who can give support to our clients.
Organising trips to Cuba as a tour operator is a HUGE learning curve, and would take years and considerable expense to go through. We have 20 years experience dealing with Cuba, we have contracts with all of the hotels, transportation companies and other tourism service providers, and as such we can offer a professional and good value destination management service to the travel industry.

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For many girls in many cultures, sex is a taboo. I grew up in a Indian household, where you know- it happens, everyone wears it, no one speaks about it. Whether it’s out having the time of our lives or settling in as married women, we all flourish in many ways, yet we all have one thing in common; being seen as vagrant for keeping lingerie around. But why?
LacedFit embraces womanhood in all cultures, beautifully, in every shape and form.We bring you high quality pieces at an affordable price.
This is the first South Asian -Woman owned lingerie retail business. A Momtrepreneur, with history in politics, who’d felt embracing womanhood in all cultures is worth a fight, as well.

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Surface Book 2 Builds on the Original’s Success
Microsoft caught a lot of people off guard when it released the Surface Book 2-in-1 laptop in 2015. The capabilities of the device, its innovative Dynamic Fulcrum hinge and the PixelSense display wowed. The fact that Microsoft was building an actual laptop was a surprise.
The success of the Surface Book led to the ultra-thin, ultra-stylish Surface Laptop earlier this year in an ongoing expansion of the premium Surface hardware lineup (check out my post of the recent SurfaceStyle event to see the full story). And now, a new generation of the Surface Book itself is here: the Surface Book 2.
Microsoft took everything that made the original so popular, and absolutely amped up the power to deliver the most powerful Surface laptop ever. In fact, the company says the Surface Book 2 offers five times the graphic performance of the original, and is twice as powerful as the latest pro laptop from a certain non-Windows PC maker …
A New Option, Without Messing With the Winning 2-in-1 Formula
Microsoft kept the things that made the original Surface Book so compelling. The Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge and detachable, multi-touch PixelSense display tablet are still there. However, this time around Microsoft is offering two different size options: 13.5-inches (like the original) and a new 15-inch option.
And the Surface Book 2 takes performance to an entirely new level. 8th generation quad-core Core i7 CPUs provide the muscle (the base model is equipped with a 7th generation Core i5). Graphics firepower starts with Intel Graphics HD 620 on the base model, but Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 and GTX 1060 graphics cards with up to 6GB of GDDR5 RAM are offered throughout the rest of the lineup. Speaking of graphics, visuals will pop on the 13.5-inch PixelSense display with its 3,000 x 2,000 pixel resolution.
Storage is lighting fast SSD, starting at 256GB capacity. There is a full range of ports, covering new and existing standards, including a pair of Surface Connect ports, dual full-sized USB 3.1, USB-C and an SD card reader. It’s also compatible with the Surface Pen and Surface Dial. Battery life for the laptop is rated at up to 17 hours of video playback.
Both sizes remain ultraportable, with the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 tipping the scales at just 1.53kg.
The Ultimate Portable Windows Experience
With its combination of power and flexibility, the new Microsoft Surface Book 2 may just be the ultimate laptop for next-generation computing including Windows Mixed Reality. Connect a compatible controller and headset and enjoy the best VR has to offer. With an available discrete Nvidia graphics card, the latest Intel Core CPUs and its PixelSense Display, the new Surface Book 2 is set to play the latest PC games as well—including the ability to drive games like Gears of War 4 in 1080p at 60 FPS. Or, pair an Xbox One controller and play your Xbox games wirelessly.
For the more practically minded, add a Surface Pen stylus to take full advantage of the latest Office 365 features, including Windows Inking. Add a Surface dial and this 2-in-1 becomes a productivity and creativity powerhouse that rivals a desktop PC for capabilities.
When Can I Get My Hands on One?
Microsoft just announced the Surface Book 2 today, and the 13.5-inch model will be available for pre-order from Best Buy starting November 9. In the meantime, you can check out the full selection of 2-in-1 laptops at Best Buy, including the original Surface Book.


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The Classical Tradition by
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How do we get from the polis to the police? Or from Odysseus’ sirens to an ambulance’s? The legacy of ancient Greece and Rome has been imitated, resisted, misunderstood, and reworked by every culture that followed. In this volume, some five hundred articles by a wide range of scholars investigate the afterlife of this rich heritage in the fields of literature, philosophy, art, architecture, history, politics, religion, and science. Arranged alphabetically from Academy to Zoology, the essays-designed and written to serve scholars, students, and the general reader alike-show how the Classical tradition has shaped human endeavors from art to government, mathematics to medicine, drama to urban planning, legal theory to popular culture. At once authoritative and accessible, learned and entertaining, comprehensive and surprising, and accompanied by an extensive selection of illustrations, this guide illuminates the vitality of the Classical tradition that still surrounds us today.

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One of my favorite, recently discovered challenges is Vintage Udfordring in Denmark. You can visit their site HeRe. Their challenge #45 is about something other than a card and clearly vintage in style/materials.
I made this little desk calendar at the end of 2011, thinking I would use it for one year. I never intended to blog about it, just to enjoy it sitting out where I could use it and find it a teensy bit nicer than the store bought ones. It is quick to make as an assembly line sort of project with vintage style. I had seen a version somewhere on the web and haven’t been able to track it down. As I remember, my idea is was same, the execution is different. I cut 12 sheets of heavy weight chipboard to 5 1/2″ x 5″ and 2 sheets for the covers at 7 1/2″ x 5″. I painted the edges of all the chipboard and began to go through my scrap patterned papers and then filled in where necessary. I wanted each month to have an individual look, but with all the months to have the same layout to speed this project up.
The front and back covers were completely covered with some vintage patterned paper and some simple embellishments of hand dyed seam binding and a scrap of lace that I threw into the dye bath along with the seam binding. The tiny flowers were from a branch, scattered with these lovely fabric flowers. The metal plate was added and stamped just for the fun of it.
The left side of each page was die cut with the Calendar Page Die from Papertrey Ink. I filled the right side of each page with a scrap of patterned or stamped paper. I had purchased the small set of calendar pages and set about stamping borders, months and flourishes from PTI’s Calendar Basics stamp set, in colors that coordinated with the month’s design.
The back of each month’s page is finished simply and is followed by a glassine sack, 3 3/4″ x 6 3/4″. I took a sheet of a lined memo pad paper and stamped the month at the top. I’ve been using these sheets to keep a very quick little journal of the highlights of each month.
Part of the fun of this project was in the quick picking of the elements to put together! No long, drawn out considerations, just the first choice.
It was also a great project for clearing out the little ‘extras’ that I keep in a pudding mold, at my desk. You can see my workspace HERE if you would like to. I always think it’s fun to peek in at someones creative space!
Some velvety hydrangea leaves from my dear friend Merlie, along with some antique buttons, a colored pearl and a sticker that I think I’d had for about 10 years!! The bit of scalloped velvet ribbon at the top is a favorite and I’ve been hoarding the small length I have remaining!
As you can see, December was made with plain card stock, a die cut strip of snowflakes, Melissa Frances sticker and some satin ribbon….simple.
I’ve enjoyed this simple format enough to use it for a second year. I simply stamped new monthly calendars and replaced the sheets in the glassine envelopes. I used my Bind-It-All to punch the holes and add the wire binding. To dull the white of the wire, I used a bit of alcohol ink.
Next year, I will make something different. Thank you for stopping by and thank you for your sweet comments~

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I shall certainly investigate the Banks and the Sterling. Placed in a basket of rushes Moses is the only person to have left the English village of New Egypt. See also , Brave New World , We et al. SF works by non-genre writers Works with one foot in SF and the other in mainstream Works with a strong post-modern sensibility There is a lot to argue about here and Sterling says as much: In her moving and elegant new collection, New York Times bestseller Fowler writes about John Wilkes Booth’s younger brother, a one-winged man, a California cult and a pair of twins, and she digs into our past, present and future in the quiet, witty and incisive way only she can.
That reader’s guide was in turn inspired by an unpublished repsonse to the editor of The Alien Online: Saunders’ feverish imagination conjures up images as horrific as any from a Hieronymus Bosch painting: The reviews section of this site is subdivided by genre: Lovely presentation of text, too. Introduction There are two great countries of literature; the fantastic and the naturalistic.
Doug Davis is available for download here. Okay, I’ve changed the link now but no, it doesn’t actually appear. SF, fantasy, horror and the like. It can however produce uniquely interesting books.
Bruce Sterling. Slipstream
Bruce Sterling coined the term with Richard Dorsett and popularised it in his essay of the same name. One of the few story anthologies on slipstream fiction. Adobe Flash Player version 9 or above is required essau play this audio clip.
However it hadn’t been published when I wrote this guide.
You say ” There is nothing slipstream about The Handmaid’s Talefor example, a science fiction novel in the long line of literary dystopias “. Steve Erickson — Rubicon Beach Perhaps the quintessential slipstream author in that he writes nothing else. It’s worth pointing out at this juncture that Zeitgeist has never been published in brcue UK so chances of it being in a bookshop aren’t great. Published November 19, Submitted by: Which is clearly quite different from what you are talking about.
It does fit the pattern of Lethem’s slipstream work being disappointing though. It has languished on my harddrive ever since so I thought I’d take this opportunity to post it: Sorry Please Thank Youby Charles Yu, The author of the widely praised debut novel “How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe” returns with a hilarious, heartbreaking and utterly original collection of short stories drawing from both pop culture and science. That reader’s guide was in turn inspired by an unpublished repsonse to the editor of The Alien Online: See alsoBrave New SlipwtreamWe et al.
Magic for Beginnersby Kelly Link, Download the latest version here.
6. Slipstream and Crossovers – A Virtual Introduction to Science Fiction
Offering a wealth of esteemed authors — from writers within the genre to those normally associated with mainstream fiction — this volume aptly demonstrates that great science fiction appears in many guises. The US edition is dirt cheap on Amazon.
Equally writers such as Jonathan Lethem and Iain Banks can work on both sides of the great divide whilst only occasionally dipping their toes into slipstream.
OK, see, I always thought that slipstream meant charactersitics like stream of consciousness, lack of plot or emotional focus, rejection of buce concept of truth or story etc. On Friday mountainkiss asked what slipstream was.
6. Slipstream and Crossovers
Okay, I’ve changed the link now but no, it doesn’t actually appear. This is a three part work where each part lays over the others reinforcing and attacking them.
Or at least Gene Purgatory. Lovecraft into a strange alternate universe ruled by the Old Ones. These are the books that contain fantastic elements but are not fantasies, that are naturalistic but not rigorously so. This makes perfect sense and is very illuminating, thank you.
Link’s engaging and funny stories riff on haunted convenience stores, husbands and wives, rabbits, zombies, weekly esday poker parties, witches, and cannons. The novel takes the form of a richly symbolic dream bbruce which the Forth Bridge is reconfigured as an immense city by the comatose protagonist. The result is brilliantly original fiction that reveals how disparate people connect, how their fates intertwine, and how their souls drift across time like clouds across the sky.
The key to this story though is the shift of characters away from human to something else. Introduction There are two great countries of literature; the fantastic and the naturalistic.


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Domen Van De Velde have proven their taste in colors. Every piece of work they do, is dense with emotions, texture, light & soul fullness. In their recent work for Glamour Iceland, there is great storytelling, using light, mood and expressions. Click to check some of the more of our favorite shots from this story
As much as we know, Mann is heading to film! His recent directed Film for Dior "Feel Alive" sets your mood to the beats of this catchy song. If you are at your work you would want to jump on your work tables and dance to it. Shot for Savoir Flair, the film follows 3 girls breaking free in their work environment. Beautifully styled, Dior's new collection is a charm to the eyes.
One more story to kick in the breaking glass of June editorials. Beautiful, soothing, real & expressive. The story tells you everything you want to know, proving that the images are worth 1000 pictures. Wonderful collaboration between the teams: Styled by Ina lekiewicz, hair Pablo Kuemin & makeup by Tonimalt, this story is really worth a look to get you some ideas for your next mood.
Another kick ass new story by the Wolfpack. Photography by Siljaa Magg, Makeup by our very own Toni Malt & Hair by new addition Annesofie Begtrup. The team created this iconic story in Iceland for the November issue of Vogue Arabia
Eduardo Bravo takes a very modern approach with his new work for Marie Claire Mexico. We have admired his craft and creativity, since he brought his passion and skills to the UAE. We call him the master of hair do's & changes, he would stand by the model and create several astonishing looks during the day and surprise everyone. This work of his shows that he admires simplicity, by creating a very modern cut that is seen through this cold story.