Hot Press for Laminate Flooring
This model of hot press is used for making laminated flooring, and it offers working pressure, ranging from 14,000kN to 28,000kN for different models. They are suitable for the hot forming process of laminate flooring whose base material is HDF, and a great number of surface textures are available, such as mirror, hand scraped look, embossed wood grain, synchronous wood grain, wave wood grain, V-groove, etc.
|Applicable wood size||1220×2440mm (4×8 feet)|
|Max. pressure (kN)||14000||18000||20000||24000||28000|
|Specific pressure (kg/cm2)||47||60.5||67.1||80.6||94.1|
|Hot platen size (mm)||1400×2600×140
|Main oil cylinder: diameter and quantity (mm×pcs)||Φ340×6||Φ340×8||Φ360×8||Φ400×8||Φ420×8|
|Lifting oil cylinder: diameter and quantity (mm×pcs)||Φ63×4||Φ63×4||Φ63×4||Φ80×4||Φ80×4|
|Thickness of frame (mm)||60||70||70||80||100|
|Daylight opening (mm)||200||200||200||200||200|
|Closing time (s)||≤3||≤3||≤3||≤3||≤3|
|Max. oil pressure (Mpa)||25||25||25||25||25|
|Max. temperature (°C)||210||210||210||210||210|
|Weight of main body (T)||34||43||44||53||63|
|Dimensions of main body (m)||3.6×1.5×3.0||3.6×1.5×3.0||3.6×1.5×3.0||3.6×1.5×3.0||3.8×1.5×3.0|
Recommended Process Parameters
1. The temperatures of upper and lower hot platens are often set at 202°C and 198°C respectively, and please refer to the curing temperature of applied melamine paper.
2. Under most conditions, the closing time is 30 seconds. For V-groove flooring, 40 seconds is recommended.
3. The pressure is kept at 18-20Mpa.
Dilemma of High Glossy Laminate Flooring Manufacturers
In recent years, high gloss flooring is becoming more and more popular on the world market due to its shining color and mirror-like surface. More importantly, its production technique only changes slightly while maintaining the low production cost. So, many flooring manufacturers start to make this kind of flooring.
However, high gloss flooring is different from common flooring. Accordingly, it has some unique requirements during production. For example, high gloss flooring needs lower temperature and longer dwell time when compared with common types. Moreover, common hot press usually has only one work cavity. As a result of the long closing time and one work work layer, the output is limited.
Given this, our company successfully develops this hot press for high glossy laminate flooring. This product has several work layers, and it is outfitted with a multi-layer infeed belt conveyor. Hence, double side pressing is realized in all work layers, and the production efficiency is increased to a large extent.
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Black and Afro-Indigenous Farmers Share 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize
In this moment when it is vital to assert that Black lives matter, the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance honors Black and Afro-Indigenous farmers, fishermen, and stewards of ancestral lands and water with the 2015 Food Sovereignty Prize.
The two prize winners are the Federation of Southern Cooperatives in the U.S., and the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH). The prizes will be presented in Des Moines on October 14, 2015.
The award honors both groups as a vital part of food chain workers, who together are creating food sovereignty, meaning a world with healthy, ecologically produced food, and democratic control over food systems.

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NOTICE: We will be out of the workshop 9/18-9/27. All orders placed during this timeframe will begin processing on 9/28. Thank you for your patience and understanding and for supporting our small business!
To be able to turn a flake of rock into a tool, a mound of clay into a cup, or a cut of wood into a bowl is one of the purest expressions of creativity. To walk outside and see the earth as a blank canvas for your imagination is an unrealized experience for many of our children, and it is up to us to open the doors for them.

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At a February 19 meeting focusing on bottomfish in local waters members of the county�s Marine Resources Committee (MRC) came up against local fishermen, who argued declining numbers of fish being caught was more a function of less fishers than less fish.
�I work less and catch more. My pounds are up on everything,� said Shawn Waters, owner of the Tulip and one of Blaine�s last fishers to make his living catching fish that live on the ocean floor. �Back in the 80s it may have been a little overfished, but now there are so few of us here.�
MRC member Chris Fairbanks presented data that showed stocks of bottomfish took a nose-dive in the mid-1980s. Bottomfish being tracked include rockfish, flat fish like flounder and sole, ling cod and pacific cod. The group is holding a series of public meetings as part of an effort to develop recommendations to preserve local bottomfish, including limits to harvest, gear and even establishing no-fish preserves where the largely sedentary species could build their populations. Waters said higher water temperatures off Cherry Point due to the discharge of cooling water from the refineries was more to blame than fishing pressure. �We�ve had to go deeper and farther from the refineries to catch fish,� he said.
Most audience members supported the idea of using more input from fishermen in managing fish populations. �No offense to the game department but these guys have done this all their lives. We could listen to them and use their information.�
Later this year, the MRC will make recommendations to the state department of fish and wildlife and tribal fisheries authorities which co-manage fishing in state waters.

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After the harrowing Hathras case, the reality behind India's casteism and the hate crimes related to it are finally being discussed. In order to aid this much-needed conversation, users on social media are circulating a particular clip that sums up the harsh reality of India's caste system.
Ayushmann Khurrana's impactful scene from Article 15 is being used to talk about discrimination against the Dalit community. It is a fine example of how reel life imitate real life.
The scene features the actor, playing a cop who asks his subordinates how caste system works in the village and where he stands as a 'Brahmin'.
The movie, and this clip particularly are being used on Twitter with the #DalitLivesMatter.
My favourite scene of Article 15 as I could relate to each and every dialogue. Listening to these things since early childhood and still continue to. https://t.co/VHzJi5hXzM— Prashant Tiwari (@prashant2664) October 2, 2020
Gentle Reminder for the ones in Power 👉— Aarti (@aartic02) October 2, 2020
Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination of Indians on basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Kudos to @anubhavsinha for making a movie on this topic 👍 pic.twitter.com/yVDraWzSJM
With Article 15, Twitter users have found a way to get the point across in a simple yet effective manner.

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Ur was born from the collaboration between Federico Esposito and Mauro Sciaccaluga, both hailing from the hardcore-punk scene and from bands like Heartside (F.E.), Never Was, Downright, Kafka, Stalker (M.S.). The two joined in 2003 to work on F.E.’s industrial solo-project (a.k.a. Den LXV) live set, later they decided to collaborate and improvise together to create a new entity. Andrea Ferraris joined the band in the early days of 2005, contributing to define further on the sonic identity of the combo. A.F. is well known for having played and recorded with different bands ranging from hardcore to indie-post rock to experimental music (Airchamber3, Deep End, Burning Defeat, Permanent Scar, Onefineday, Ultraviolet Make Me Sick, Permanent Scar, etc…). Ur music is mostly based on improvisation that usually starts with drones or samples (with no pre-definite structure), to which they superimpose layers of electro-acoustic noisescapes coming from objects, field recordings, analog and traditional instruments processed using a load of pedals and effects. The sound ends painting a solid, harsh and dramatic industrial lounge where archaic instincts and modern obsessions meet. To use the words of a sound engineer after one of their live sets: “…it all sounds like early Pink Floyd on acid...on muriatic acid”.


A developer has hacked into The Legend of Zelda and managed to access a part of the game that has been hidden since 1986.
The original Zelda game was launched in 1986 and was so successful that it started one of the biggest franchises in pop culture history. Zelda is now one of Nintendo’s most prominent properties, with an empire that includes 19 sequels, various spin-offs, a TV series and various manga adaptations.
Considered one of the greatest video games of all time, you would suppose every little detail has been already discovered and mastered after three decades. Nope – it seems it’s a universe that just keeps on giving.
A developer and YouTuber identified with the handle SKELUX recently managed to access a part of Zelda that was referred to in game development as the “minus world”. Geeks of the world, enjoy!
The Minus World is basically a section of a game that developers have hidden from ordinary players for testing purposes. SKELUX, who identifies himself as someone who spends his time “dissecting classic video games” found a way to get around the original code that prevents players from entering Zelda’s Minus World.
Although playable, the gameplay in this previously undiscovered digital land is full of bugs and glitches. That’s to be expected, seeing that it was never intended to be playable in the first place.
The text is garbled, enemies glitch in and out of existence and textures look kind of weird. All of that is precisely what makes this discovery such a fascinating piece of video game archaeology.


text: Wow what a week last week. Tuesday was the wonderful day out at The Henry Moore Foundation with 'Fiberfusion'. Friday a superb day trip to The Festival Of Quilts, Birmingham with my other textile group 'Out Of The Fold'. Had the most fantastic day. A huge amount of quilts, exhibitions within the main exhibition, demonstrations, workshops and vendors galore. It is always so mind boggling and inspiring to attend these huge events. I usually do my home work and kind of know what exhibitions/artists I want to concentrate on while my brain is still fresh. On this occasion I didn't take a whole lot of photos. Only 12 to be precise. But one of the few ones, that I took was an art quilt that really caught my eye. After looking at for a while, I went to read who had judged it. I couldn't help smiling when I saw the judges name. It was a Danish lady called Lisbet Borggren. It didn't surprise me at all that another Dane would have spotted that as well! As I was too cheap to buy the festival program I didn't know who made the quilt. It wasn't until yesterday that I learned that the quilt was made by a Danish! Internet friend of mine Mai-Britt Axelsen. I'm so thrilled for her. As a matter of fact she won two prizes. First price in the miniature category with 'Little Thin Blue Line' (30x30 cm)(the photo above) and second price for her art quilt 'Another Thin Blue Line' (120 cm x 120 cm) WELL DONE. CONGRATULATIONS!!! On her lovely blog Linen and Silk you'll find much better photos of her prize winning quilts, so do take a look.

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Racial Differences in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Black children with inflammatory bowel disease more likely to present with Crohn's disease and at older ages
MONDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is more likely to present as Crohn's disease and at an older age in black children compared with other children and adolescents, according to a report published in the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Jolanda M. White, of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, and colleagues conducted an epidemiological investigation using data extracted from the Pediatric IBD Consortium. Of 1,406 pediatric patients identified, 10 percent (138 patients) were black.
Compared with non-black patients, black patients were more likely to be diagnosed with Crohn's disease, instead of ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis (59 percent versus 78 percent, respectively), the researchers report. Significantly more black children were over 12 years of age when they were diagnosed with IBD, compared with non-black American children (52 percent versus 37 percent, respectively). Additionally, black patients were more likely to present with a low hemoglobin level compared with other patients (39 percent versus 17 percent, respectively), the investigators found.
"Racial/ethnic differences in the epidemiology of IBD, particularly Crohn's disease, among American youths require further investigation," the authors conclude.

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‘Corporate Gunslinger’ is a tale of the near future. There are the haves, there are the have nots and very few living in between. Human life is so cheap as to be meaningless to the rich which is a pity as its all the poor have left.
Kira wanted to be an actress. College is expensive. Loans were taken. Interest piled up. She’s out of options. The property recovery teams will be coming soon to foreclose on her debt. Once you’re Bound, that’s it. A lifetime of wage slavery where any actual earnings get eaten up by fees and charges and the debt just never quite goes away. They’ll own her. Signing up to be a gunslinger for an insurance company is her final hope of avoiding that end. Kira is contracted to fight twenty-six gun duels. If she survives, she might have nearly paid off her debt. If she doesn’t mind shooting people. If she doesn’t mind them shooting her.
‘Corporate Gunslinger’ is a story of how people fall down society’s rungs one slip at a time. Capitalism always wins and, intellectually, Kira understands that. Emotionally is another story.
This novel is an exercise in finding out what we would do to survive and if surviving is worth it in the end.
I don’t understand insurance very well. Particularly in the ‘Corporate Gunslinger.’ In our so-called real world you pay dues and then you claim due to an accident or emergency. The company tries to get out of paying in a legal tango that has become cliched. If they don’t pay, I guess you sue. It’s what seems to happen with most things in America. In ‘Corporate Gunslinger’, the right to sue seems to have been replaced with one-on-one gun duels to the death with standardised rules and firing zones. The insurance agent, who has been rigorously trained to defend the monetary assets of the company, shoots you and you lose. One shot each is the only right of appeal. Sure, you might win. Your one shot might kill the trained marksman. I’m not sure what that gets you, though. Perhaps your claim gets paid. It seems a risky bet. For a novel predicated on the financial aspects of life in a capitalist society with a protagonist about to have her life foreclosed on, I find it strange that there is so little in the way of explanation. What is in it for the little guy?
There is such a narrow focus in this novel. In some ways this is great. Kira’s small circle of people is interesting and well fleshed out. Beyond that? Things get hazier. The story is a blur of shooting ranges and city skylines. There are hints of warfare in other places, possibly at other times, but that is just a nod to a character’s backstory and nothing concrete to expand the world. Even Kira’s character is mostly her enormous debt and her moral issues about shooting people. Not that these aren’t worthy of focus but I’d like to think we are more than the sum of our bank balances and work contracts. All of Kira’s friends are co-workers. She spends all of her off-duty time in a company bar. While this is an interestingly grim look into the near future it is more of a grim look into the terrifying bowels of the insurance system than a commentary on the world unless the reader extrapolates. Which, of course, we can do, but expanding the gaze might have given a little more impact.
There might be a sequel, there might not. There is sufficient ambiguity for either this novel to stand on its own, which is does or for a long series of novels. Do I want to read more? Maybe? ‘The Hunger Games’ is perhaps the most obvious comparison with the rich watching the poor fighting for a brief, unsatisfying taste of the good life. ‘Corporate Gunslinger’ places the near-future nearer than post-apocalypse however, and perhaps that is why it is a little too real to sit comfortably as near-future.
(pub: Harper Voyager, 2020. 320 paperback. Price: $15.99 (US), £10.969 (UK). ISBN: 978-0-06289-768-8)
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BOSTON (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc issued an earnings forecast sharply above Wall Street projections, contrasting sharply from a pessimistic outlook three months ago when it was concerned about the weak economy.
Its shares surged more than 7 percent after-hours.
The world’s biggest maker of design software forecast on Monday that it will post current-quarter profit, excluding items, of 54 to 59 cents a share, beating the average analyst forecast of 51 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. It also projected revenue of $1 billion to $1.05 billion, ahead of the average forecast of $992 million.
That forecast marked a sharp contrast to one issued three months ago when problems in key markets in Japan and the U.S. educational sector caused Adobe to warn that revenue would fall short of Wall Street expectations. As a result, investors had been anxious about the forecast for the first quarter, issued on Monday.
The company also posted a profit, excluding items, of 56 cents per share for the fourth quarter, which ended December 3. That beat the average forecast of 52 cents. Quarterly revenue of $1.0 billion beat the average forecast of $988 million.
Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry said that Adobe had been too conservative in its previous forecast, issued in September, because executives were spooked by tough economic conditions.
“Overall, the economy has improved a lot since then,” Chowdhry said.
Still, sales at Adobe’s creative solutions business, which includes its flagship software package Creative Suite 5, declined to $542 million in the fourth quarter from $550 million in the third quarter. The software maker had forecast this would happen, blaming economic weakness that hurt sales in Japan and to educational customers in the United States.
CS5 is a collection of more than a dozen programs for editing photos, videos and sound, creating interactive websites and designing print publications. The package, which was released last spring, includes Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
Adobe charges from $1,899 to $2,599 for CS5, or $599 to $899 to upgrade from an earlier version.
Shares of Adobe closed at $29.18 on the Nasdaq and surged 7.2 percent to $31.30 in extended trading.
Reporting by Jim Finkle, editing by Matthew Lewis.
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.


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You know how powerful a Rajamouli’s villain would be. All his previous flicks had very powerful and ruthless antagonists whom everyone fears. Now imagine how powerful a villain should be if he needs to face both NTR and Charan in a single movie. Now, Rajamouli is in search of that villain who could give a tough fight both these stars.
As per the grapevine, the pre-production of the film is almost done and Rajamouli along with his dad is making the final touches. As the film may take some more time to go on floors, the team had decided to focus on the casting part. News is that, they are considering a hero to play the baddie’s role as they feel that he could do complete justice to such powerful role. Also, the makers are yet to finalize the female leads and other cast of the film.
Post ‘Baahubali’, Rajamouli became a national figure and all his movies will be carrying a lot of expectations. Let us wait and see who would play the antagonist in this much-hyped film.


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The VW Air-Cooled Engine is a no-nonsense engine manual that any practical-minded person can understand, giving a highly illustrated step-by-step guide to dismantling and rebuilding a Type 1 engine. Most of the operations described in the book can be applied to the Type 4 unit used in 1700, 1800 and 2-litre Transporter models as well. Topics covered included workshop essentials; keeping the engine healthy; removing and stripping down the engine; examination of the engine components; reassembling the engine and ancillaries and full specifications of the various Type 1 and Type 4 engines. With over 300 colour images, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the repair and maintenance of these iconic engines.

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I’ve had a pool going for a couple of years now as to whether Georgia would first recognize gay marriage (aka “marriage”) or legalize cannabis.
With the Supreme Court likely to rule soon in favor of enforcing the former, I’m intrigued that a bill just passed to also begin the process of making way for the latter.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Friday said he would sign into law a bill that would make the Peach State the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana, continuing the rapid expansion of cannabis into the Deep South and underscoring a dramatic shift in pot politics for social conservatives in the US.
I was the only participant in my pool, so financially it’s kind of a wash. But historically? 2015 is shaping up to be a pretty interesting year.


Jessica Rhaye is feeling comfortable in her own skin and its shows. Her latest release, Song In Me, embodies that ease with a collection of natural tunes that reflect the seasoned singer-songwriter’s maturing sense of herself and the world.
Song In Me is Jessica’s first collaboration with producer Dale Murray, who recorded its eight tracks in the living room of his country house in Oxford, Nova Scotia, to get the warm, live feel that Rhaye sought.
“It’s rawer sounding, it’s not as polished as my earlier albums,” she says. “I like that bit of grit - it’s more true.”
Inspired by the likes of John Denver and Ryan Adams, Jessica’s fifth full-length album shows the New Brunswick artist fully embracing her style. Unabashedly country on some tracks, she lets her rustic roots show as never before. Jessica, with her stunning vocals and lush melodies, has always moved easily between folk and Americana, but resisted the country label sometimes ascribed to her in the past. No more.
“I’m going to own it,” she says. “I’m going to own a lot more things I used to be embarrassed about.”
On her cover of Ken Tobias’s It’s Good to be Alive in the Country she lets her twang out on lyrics that could easily be describing her hometown, Hampton, New Brunswick, a postcard-pretty community of farms, fields and forests.
Song In Me grew from a series of mellow Sunday-morning acoustic sessions with Chris Braydon, Jessica’s long-time guitarist, and Sandy Mackay, a celebrated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose stand-up bass and playful spirit added a fresh element to the mix. The trio would meet weekly at her house, with its view over the Kennebecasis River and the woods beyond. The rural setting set the mood for a naturalist approach, and in the cozy confines of the threesome she felt encouraged to let her quirks - including idiosyncratic time signatures and unusual tempos - not just show but shine.
She has earned it over a career spanning 15 years, with a list of accolades that includes performing for Prince Charles, and being a Folk Alliance Official Showcase Artist in Memphis in 2010, the same year she played the Atlantic Canada House Stage at the Vancouver Winter Olympics and the East Coast Music Awards Concert Series in Sydney, N.S. She sang in Niger, Africa, at the Francophone Games, and toured the U.K. with Matt Andersen and Dave Gunning. A versatile live performer, she has graced stages big and small, including the Mariposa Folk Festival, a solo show in Hollywood, and a showcase at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Her songs have been featured on the CMT reality series Unstable and CBC Television’s Heartland. Jessica was also a featured vocalist in the theme song for Taste Buds on TVO Kids.
Her list of nominations includes a Canadian Folk Music Award and multiple East Coast Music Awards. She has won numerous Music New Brunswick Awards, and made the Canadian Music Week National Songwriting Finals in Toronto, as well the shortlist for several other Canadian and international songwriting competitions, including, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Song In Me follows on the award-winning artists’s Far Gone Lullabies (2013), the multi-award nominated Good Things (2010) and her sophomore release, Short Stories (2006), which saw her nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer of the Year.
Jessica has always worked with other artists, including co-writes with Canadian gems Ron Sexsmith and Royal Wood, but Song In Me takes the collaboration to a new level. All songs but one - My World - are co-writes, the pairings lending the album an exciting dynamism, while hewing true to Jessica’s voice and style.
“I’d been coming up with a lot of melodies,” she says, “and I was looking for some fresh ideas for lyrics.” She reached out to some of the region’s best-known lyricists. Lovely Lady, a sassy co-write with Matt Andersen, sees Jessica getting into character as a vampish other woman, with Andersen adding super-sexy guitar solo to the recording. Other collaborators include Brent Mason, who contributed to three tracks, as well as Bill Preeper, Hillary Anne Ladd and Matt Epp, with Epp also making a guest appearance on the album. The album whose eight tracks features producer Dale Murray on guitars and keys, bassist Mark Geddes and drummer Mike Carroll.
Song In Me shows a more outward-looking artist at work, one moving beyond personal experience. “These aren’t just love songs, these aren’t just me being in love, me having a good day,” Jessica says. “I watch the news, and see all these horrible things happening, and I can’t ignore them. I want to write about issues and people beyond my own experience.”
Sun Will Shine For You is a great example of this budding awareness. It was the result of a project with the United Way in which songwriters were paired with clients of that organization, tasked with telling their life stories through music. Rhaye worked with a young woman who had transcended a horrific family history of addiction and abuse. She couldn’t relate personally to the young woman’s travails, so she drew on her own maternal feelings and, with the help of Brent Mason, wrote it from the perspective of a mother giving advice to her young daughter.
“I feel like this album has a lot more to say,” Jessica says. As does she.


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Madoka Magica, Dark Souls, MTG, with a little bit of Disgaea, Neptunia, RWBY, and FFTactics for flavor.
Casual Urban Gensokyo Style
Part Three: Perfect Cherry Blossom
- Letty Whiterock
- Alice Margatroid
- The Prismriver sisters (Lunasa, Merlin, Lyrica)
- Youmu Konpaku
- Yuyuko Saigyouji
- Ran Yakumo
- Yukari Yakumo
"Yes?" Rather than look up from her textbook, Weiss continued to study. It was only when almost a full minute passed in silence that she looked up to find Ruby wringing her hands and blushing a most becoming shade of red. "Ruby, what is it now?"
"Um… well… I was wondering… if you know anything about kissing?"
Weiss blinked. “I beg your pardon?”
"Well, I was wondering about it, but then I realised that I don’t know much, but you kind of know about everything, and you’re really pretty and popular - and did I just say that? - and I’ve never kissed anyone before, and I don’t want to ask Yang, and can you maybe tell me what it’s like - and I’ll stop talking now."
It took Weiss the better part of thirty seconds to piece together the flood of words into something she could understand. “I see. So, you’ve never kissed anyone before, but you’d like me to tell you what it’s like. Is that right?”
Ruby nodded. Really, she was so adorable when she blushed, and now Weiss had the most wicked idea, one that she might actually run with considering the fact that she and Ruby were on their own.
"Come here." Weiss patted the bed beside her.
"Just sit down." Weiss put just enough steel into her voice for Ruby to obey. The younger girl might be the leader of their team, but Weiss knew exactly how to boss her around. "Good. Now move a bit closer."
"A kiss is not something that be described easily. It needs to be demonstrated." Weiss’s lips curled as she put one arm around Ruby’s waist while the other moved up to cup her chin. "Would you like a demonstration, Ruby?"
Ruby gulped and nodded.
"Very well. Do exactly as I say." Weiss smirked inwardly. The way that Ruby was looking at her right now told her that if she’d asked Ruby to jump off a cliff, she probably would. Her gaze dropped to Ruby’s lips. They were enticingly full. "Relax, Ruby. Kissing can be tricky, so let me demonstrate first."
"Oh… okay." Ruby quivered, and Weiss felt a sudden surge of possessiveness. This was going to be Ruby’s first kiss.
"Close your eyes, Ruby, and let me look after you…"
X X X
Blake eased the door of the dorm room open and then paused. Ruby was sitting on Weiss’s lap, and the pair were engaged in quite the kiss. Both had their eyes closed, and Ruby’s hands were clutching the fabric of Weiss’s dress as the older girl ran one hand along Ruby’s hip and used the other to tilt Ruby’s head into the perfect position.
Smiling faintly, Blake closed the door and turned to Yang.
"Have you had afternoon tea yet?" Blake asked.
"No. Do you want to go get something?" Yang yawned. A day of digging through textbooks in the library was not something she enjoyed. Still, it was a necessary evil given Weiss’s strident views of anything less than complete success. "We could ask Ruby and Weiss to come along too."
"There is that nice cafe/bookstore that opened in town. I’ve heard it’s very good."
"You and your books." Yang gave Blake an affectionate scowl. "Sometimes I think you like them more than me. All right then, I’ll just go in there and ask Ruby and Weiss -"
"They’re not in there," Blake said quickly. "They must have gone to get something to eat as well."
"Oh. It looks like it’s just you and me." Yang put one arm around Blake. "Shall we go, milady?"
Blake chuckled. Weiss had better thank her later. “It’s a date.”
X X X
Weiss pulled away from Ruby, taking in the flush on the other girl’s cheeks and the way her chest rose and fell. Ruby’s lips were slightly swollen too, and Weiss took a long moment to admire her handiwork. Ruby looked thoroughly kissed.
"And that, Ruby," Weiss said. "Is how you French kiss. Do you understand?"
Ruby licked her lips. “I… um… no.” She smiled hopefully. “Do you think I could have another demonstration.”
X X X
And so, Weiss taught Ruby the fine art of kissing. Naturally, when Ruby had other questions of an amorous nature, she was only too happy to take them to Weiss. And Weiss, of course, was only too happy to oblige her. After all, Ruby was such an eager student, and Weiss was a very good teacher.
BANG BANG BANG!
“Weiss I swear to god if you don’t open this door right now I will go get Yang and she’ll break it down and I’ll drag you out.” Ruby Threatened, her voice wavering as she fought her own tears. She could hear Weiss’s sobs, muffled by the wood of the door.
“G-Go away!” Weiss shouted through her tears. Ruby rested her forehead on the door, her arms dangling at her sides.
“Weiss, please, let me in.” The softness with which Ruby spoke gave Weiss pause. Her whole body shook and her front and knees of her nightgown were stained with her tears. After a full minute of silence she forced herself onto her knees and shuffled towards the door. Reaching up with a trembling hand she unlocked the door and shuffled back into the corner and curled up hiding herself as best as she could.
Ruby stepped in and knelt before Weiss, reaching out slowly to run a hand over her back. Feeling how badly Weiss was shivering and trembling, she bit her lip. “Weiss, look at me.” Curling up even more Weiss’s only response was another sob escaping her lips. Rocking on her knees Ruby stared helplessly at her girlfriend.
She had no idea why Weiss was this upset, she had no clue what had happened only that Blake had sent her a message nearly fifteen minutes ago saying she heard Weiss crying in the bathroom and wouldn’t come out and only told her to go away.
Desperate times called for desperate measures. Taking a deep breath Ruby leaned forward and forced Weiss’s head up and her legs apart and before Weiss could fight her slid her hands to the small of her back and simultaneously pulled her forward and lifted her, settling her in her lap and wrapping her around securely around the young heiress. For her part Weiss didn’t make a sound, Ruby expected at least a squeak of indignation.
“Weiss, why are you crying alone in a bathroom when you have me and Yang and Blake? We’re all here for you, you’re not alone anymore, please talk to me. Yell at me, anything.” Ruby pleaded softly. Weiss remained silent but responded to her touch and wrapped her arms around Ruby and pressed her wet face into the crook of her neck. Ruby bit back her own tears for what felt like the thousandth time that evening and tightened her hold.
Slowly Weiss’s sobs slowed to sniffles and whimpers and Ruby held her, on the cold tile of the bathroom, rubbing her palms up and down her back in an effort to keep her warm.
“It’s my father…” Weiss spoke, softly and for the first time since she let Ruby in. “He… He wants me to leave Beacon and return home….to… to..” Her voice broke and a whimper tore free from her before she could stop herself.
“Weiss, you don’t want to go.” She shook her head vigorously, holding on even tighter to Ruby. “I don’t… I can’t…. I can’t leave you.” She hiccupped. “you… I…” she choked on her words and fought for breath. Ruby calmly took her cheeks in her hands and slowly pressed her lips to the heiress’s and pushed her breath into her struggling lungs. She pulled back and stroked her cheek and took a deep breath and pressed her lips to her mouth again and exhaled. Weiss slumped into the scythe wielder and accepted the kisses. Once Ruby was certain Weiss’s breathing had normalized she pulled back and kissed her cheek.
“It’s okay, I won’t let him take you away. I promise, all of us will make sure you get to stay here. I promise Weiss, nothing and no one will ever take you away from me. “
A small smile made its way to her lips. She hiccupped and held onto Ruby tighter than she’d ever held onto anyone. Exhaling a shakey breath into Ruby’s neck she took a deep breath and prepared the words she’d been so scared to say ever since she’d accepted Ruby’s bumbling proposal.
“Thank you… I…. I love you Ruby.”
Ruby smiled and kissed her temple.
“I love you too Weiss.”
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Svoura is a relaxing meze bar, spotted right in the central square of Komi village. Its overall atmosphere reminds us of a traditional Greek kafenio or a Greek tavern, however everything has a modern touch. In its menu you will find a wide range of mixed dishes, known as mezedes, meat options, ...
San to Alati is a welcoming fish tavern, which has been a favorite spot for local food lovers. Its unusual name, which means "like salt", is borrowed from a royal-themed fairy tale, about a king and his daughter. Faithful to this myth, most of the menu options in the catalog have a salty ...
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Triantaraki is a traditional Greek kafenio, with a modern touch that makes it stand out. It is spotted in a beautiful alley of Triantaros village. What is worth mentioning about Triantaraki, is the wide range of options in its menu and its variety of Greek craft beers and Greek wine labels.
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You will discover the beach bar Dear John right by the small, yet charming beach of Ormos Kardianis. At the beach bar, you can rent a set of sunbeds to spend the day at the beach while enjoying a snack or drink from its menu. Dear John combines a nice style with a relaxing atmosphere.
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Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Christodoulides travels to Brussels on Sunday to take part in the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday which will discuss EU-US relations following Biden`s election, developments as regards Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, relations with Turkey and the rollout of COVID vaccines to third countries. Climate crisis and Energy Diplomacy will also be on the agenda of the FAC.
EU Ministers will also have a videoconference with Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi and will discuss cooperation and regional security, a Foreign Affairs press release says.
On Tuesday Christodoulides is set to meet with Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative and Olivér Várhelyi, the Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement with whom he will discuss UN Secretary General`s initiative to convene an informal meeting on Cyprus.
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“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects . Supreme and appellate court cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link.
Trump District Court judge Stan Baker issued a preliminary injunction that blocked across the country a Biden Administration requirement that federal contractors ensure that their employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The case was filed by Republican governors in seven states. The December 2021 order was in Georgia v Biden.
In September 2021, President Biden issued an executive order requiring that all corporations and others that contract with the federal government in new or extensions of existing contracts take steps to ensure that their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19. The order stated, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) found, that the requirement would promote “economy and efficiency in Federal procurement” because it will help safeguard workers’ health and “decrease worker absence, reduce labor costs, and improve the efficiency” of contract work for the federal government. Vaccinations were to be completed by January 22, 2022. The order was issued as part of President Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic plan, which includes vaccination requirements for federal workers and people working for large corporations and health care facilities serving Medicare and Medicaid patients, as well as expanded access to testing and other measures.
As discussed elsewhere in this blog, Trump judges have already blocked nationwide the vaccine requirements concerning health care workers and large corporations. Georgia and six other states filed a lawsuit to challenge the contractor requirement as well. Trump judge Baker issued an order that applied not just to these states, but also nationwide, blocking the contractor requirement as well. Baker claimed that the plaintiffs were likely to prove that Congress “did not clearly authorize” the President to issue such a “public health”-related order, as opposed to orders dealing with “administrative and management issues” to “promote efficiency and economy” in contracting. In a brief paragraph, Baker decided that the injunction should apply nationwide, based on the fact that he had allowed a trade association of contractors with members “all over the country” to intervene and his view that “limiting the relief” to those actually “before the court” would be “unwieldy” and “cause more confusion.”
Even before Baker’s order, a number of experts, and even the Republican attorney general of Arizona, had suggested that a successful challenge to the federal contractor requirement was a “long shot.” This was because, as other experts have explained, there is clear precedent and a long “history of broad discretion” for the federal government to “impose requirements” on those who contract with it, and it is questionable for challengers to argue that “they want the federal money to go to the businesses but they don’t want to comply with the rule.” And the Eleventh Circuit has already criticized the nationwide injunction issued concerning health workers, noting that both “[j]urists and scholars have called into question both the wisdom and propriety” of such orders.
Despite all this, until and unless his ruling is stayed or overturned, Trump judge Baker has indefinitely blocked yet another important and lawful vaccine requirement and will clearly harm our nation’s efforts against COVID-19. The case is yet another example of the importance, as part of our fight for our courts, of the Senate confirming fair-minded judges who can counteract such troubling decisions and uphold appropriate rules that protect Americans’ health and safety.

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Ohio bill seeks to punish cyberstalkers, protect victims
COLUMBUS - Victims of cyberstalking and other forms of online harassment will now have some protections under a bill headed to the Ohio governor’s desk.
The measure comes about 10 years after a suburban Cleveland woman says she found little legal recourse after someone threatened her in emails and faxes and created a website to harass her and her husband. At one point, she said, the site featured a picture of figures of the couple hanging in effigy.
Lori Siwik, of Broadview Heights, said she and her husband filed two police reports and approached local prosecutors about their situation.
“They just said that there was nothing they could do until, you know, potentially, we suffered some bodily injury,” Siwik said in an interview. The Siwiks, both attorneys who operate a consulting business, felt helpless.
“We had already gone to the police, we had gone to the prosecutor, and the system failed us,” Siwik said. She later reached out to her state representative’s office about updating Ohio’s laws that address stalking and telecommunications harassment.
The man who allegedly orchestrated their harassment moved away, but the Siwiks wanted a more permanent solution for themselves and others.
“I kept thinking about the fact that we went through this and there was nothing in the law to help us,” she said.
After failing to gain traction in two prior sessions, the bill to expand Ohio’s stalking and telecommunications harassment offenses cleared the Legislature on Wednesday. Republican Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign it.
The measure seeks to keep harassers from causing victims to believe that their family members will be physically or mentally harmed. Harassers would be barred from urging others to menace the victim through any form of written communication or “verbal graphic gestures.”
The bill also would prohibit a person from posting text, audio or images on a website to abuse, threaten or harass someone. Harassers couldn’t make repeated or offensive phone calls with the purpose of alarming victims during inconvenient hours.
Violators could face a first degree misdemeanor on a first offense and a fifth degree felony on each subsequent offense.
Rep. Marlene Anielski said the proposal sends a message that such menacing behavior won’t be tolerated.
“I think this gives guidance to at least law enforcement now that there is an option for them to go after the people that are creating these crimes,” said Anielski, a Walton Hills Republican.
Ohio prosecutors support the bill.
John Murphy, executive director of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, told a Senate committee in November that the measure would give prosecutors more tools to address certain harassment.
“These offenses can cause substantial harm to victims and their families for no legitimate purpose,” Murphy said.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio didn’t take a formal position on the bill, but the organization’s chief lobbyist, Gary Daniels, said certain phrasing in the legislation could silence speech that’s constitutionally protected under the First Amendment.
“It can’t help but be subjective in many instances,” Daniels said. “We see both sides of this.”
Anielski said victims should not have to face physical harm before action can be taken against harassers.
“Hopefully now, we can stop it,” she said.


SACRAMENTO (March 26, 2012) - Today Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) honored Leslie A. Lohse, a Tehama county resident, as the 2012 Woman of the Year for the 2nd Assembly District. Lohse was given a framed resolution during the annual ceremony in the Assembly Chamber at the State Capitol. Leslie Lohse has served as Tribal Council Treasurer of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California since 1998. Leslie currently serves on the California Native American Heritage Commission, National Indian Health Services Budget Committee, Tehama County Girls, Inc. and serves as the Chairwoman for California Tribal Business Alliance.
"Leslie is a passionate and dedicated citizen who ably serves her revered and historic Nomlaki tribe, her community and her state through her selfless leadership," said Nielsen. "Her energy and abilities have ensured a bright future for generations now and yet to be born in the north state."
During her time with the Paskenta Tribal Council, Lohse participated in putting together the Paskenta Band's purchase of over 2,000 acres in Tehama County. She was instrumental in bringing about the construction of a 70,000 square-foot casino that includes three restaurants. Her tribe has been successful in bringing about two new hotels and a John Daly Signature link style Golf Course and a private hunting club to the tribal lands. The Tribe recently opened the Rolling Hills Clinic to provide medical services for the people of Tehama County.
"I am very grateful and humbled because there are so many wonderful women in our area and throughout the state," said Lohse. "Assemblyman Nielsen has been greatly supportive of our community and women, for which we are most thankful."
Lohse has chaired and sat on numerous committees over the years, including the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Central California Agency Policy Committee, National Tribal Budget Advisory Committee, Pacific Region Representative to name just a few.
Held every March during Women's History Month, the Woman of the Year ceremony celebrates 80 extraordinary women from California, one from each Assembly district. Started in 1987, the ceremony has become an annual celebration of community service and outstanding contributions by women in California.


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Hyderabad: In a surprising case, fires burst out from an automobile. The case occurred at Tipu Khan Bridge in Langer Houz late on Friday evening.
According to the police, the vehicle driver saw fire originating from the automobile and also quickly came down from the automobile. Soon the automobile was gutted down in fires.
A fire tender hurried to the place and also snuffed the fires.
It is thought that the fire could have begun as a result of brief circuit. Investigation is taking place. The case reported to have actually happened around 2 a.m.


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SAN Mig once again proved its championship pedigree on Friday night, outduelling Talk 'N Text, 93-87, in their do-or-die semifinal match in the PBA Governors Cup to keep alive its quest for a rare season grand slam.
Backed against the wall by a Talk 'N Text side that battled back from 0-2 down to force a Game Five, San Mig responded with grit on defense, unselfishness on offense, as well as poise and composure that can only be honed by years of playing together under the grinding pressure.
It helped, of course, that San Mig had players like Marqus Blakely and Marc Pingris who kept crashing the boards and scoring inside without let-up, as well as a James Yap who once again lived up to his 'Big Game' reputation by punishing Talk 'N Text's defense with his impeccable outside shooting.
By winning the best-of-five series, 3-2, San Mig booked a fourth straight trip to a conference finals and its 27th in franchise history - a staggering number that still pales in comparison to the 29 of its coach Tim Cone, who is in his sixth with the SMC franchise.
“I guess I can still say it. Our dream is still alive - remarkably,” said Cone after a fiercely fought match that lured close to 13,000 fans to the Big Dome.
More importantly, San Mig moved three wins away from completing just the fifth grand slam in history - and the second for Cone who got his first one with Alaska in 1996.
The Mixers now move on to face the winner of the other semifinal series between Alaska and Rain or Shine, which also play a do-or-die Game Five on Saturday.
Yap again led the way for San Mig with 25 points while going 5-of-9 from beyond the three-point arc. The last of those three-pointers opened an 81-66 lead for the Mixers with 3:20 to go.
Talk 'N Text got within four, 87-91, in the endgame but simply ran out of time.
San Mig remained unbeaten in four deciding Game Fives since the trio of Yap, Pingris, and PJ Simon came together under the banner of the former Purefoods franchise.
“It wasn’t the best played, down-the-stretch game … Little disappointed with the way we played in the end but we can’t argue the result,” said Cone.
Blakely added 21 points and 16 rebounds while Joe Devance added 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists a triple double for San Mig, which is actually on track for a fourth successive championship.
Yap led San Mig’s 14-3 run in the third period that turned a 37-43 deficit into a 51-46 lead. That run also allowed San Mig to grab e 60-50 advantage late in the same quarter.
The loss spoiled the efforts of Paul Harris, who finished with 40 points and 14 rebounds for the Texters.
San Mig (93) – Yap 25, Blakely 21, Barroca 17, Devance 11, Pingris 10, Simon 7, Reavis 5, Melton 3, Sangalang 2.
Talk ‘N Text (87) – Harris 40, De Ocampo 13, Castro 11, Seigle 8, Espiritu 7, Fonacier 4, Williams 2, Rob Reyes 2, Aban 0, Alapag 0, Carey 0, J. Reyes 0, Baclao 0, Canaleta 0, Ry. Reyes 0.
Quarterscores: 20-21, 38-37,62-55, 93-87.


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As the world commemorates environment day that is marked on June 5 globally, environmental stakeholders have called for partnerships to eradicate plastic pollution menace.
Speaking in Nanyuki town, Laikipia County after a two hour clean up exercise in Majengo informal settlement on Monday, the stakeholders said plastic pollution could be eradicated through recycling in a bid to create employment opportunities.
Laikipia County Deputy Governor Rueben Kamuri decried the increase of plastic usage which has led to pollution of water bodies and drainage blockage hence affecting the ecosystem.
He at the same pointed out that plastic pollution could be a good hub for mosquito breeding if not eradicated.
'Plastics are an eyesore to the environment and if thrown out recklessly, they destroy the environment's beauty and also pollute water bodies around us. All the agencies need to come together and eradicate the plastic pollution menace,' said the deputy governor.
Kamuri further disclosed that to arrest plastic pollution menace, the county has developed a solid waste management policy.
Laikipia East Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Muli said that plastic pollution is a major threat to the environment and creating awareness on plastic waste management aimed at promoting the circular economy model which involves sharing, reusing, repairing and recycling of plastic wastes was important.
'When using plastics, if you can't use them properly, after use, ensure you take them to recyclers. It is the one way our youths can generate income. They should devise innovative ways,' said the administrator.
Nanyuki based plastic recycler John Mwangi said that in Nanyuki alone, they collect about 30 tons of solid waste in a month.
He noted that transporting solid waste for recycling was the major challenge in eradicating the plastic eye sore in the town.
Mwangi said he had employed about 30 employees to assist him in plastic waste recycling.
He however observed that recyclers alone could not eradicate the plastic waste and called for more people to venture into the sector aimed at salvaging the ecosystem from the solid wastes pollution.
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Laikipia county coordinator John Muturo said that, as an environmental agency, they are committed to achieving zero waste targets in the country. He reiterated the need for partnership on solving the plastic wastes pollution problem.
On her part, World Wildlife Fund Kenya (WWF) Sub County Landscape officer Caroline Njiru who was one of the World environmental day sponsors revealed that they are set to hold a three days campaign within the Ewaso Nyiro basin dubbed 'Journey of Water,' starting tomorrow.
She said that the campaign would be geared towards educating the communities living in the northern parts of Kenya on the importance of protecting water catchment sources.
This year's environment day's theme is 'Solution to Plastic Pollution'.
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Punjab police have confirmed the arrest of four bookies for placing bets on the match between South Africa and New Zealand in the ongoing T20 World Cup tournament in Bangladesh.
The bookies were arrested from Ludhiana with several mobile sets and gadgets.
"They had taken rented accommodation where they had set up proper exchange (equipments and gadgets used by bookies). We have seized some 36 mobiles, the exchange, laptop, a dongle and a recorder. Other details were recovered while they were trying to fix things up for tomorrow's match between South Africa and New Zealand," said assistant commissioner of police, Ludhiana, Manjit Singh Deshi.
The police are still investigating the case and the role of other bookies from different parts of the country.
Earlier, another scandal rocked Indian cricket, when the Supreme Court asked Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan, to step down to ensure a fair probe into illegal betting during last year's Indian Premier League (IPL), in which his son-in-law has been indicted.
The involvement of Gurunath Meiyappan, who is married to the daughter of the BCCI president, in the illegal betting case was proved by a court-appointed committee last month. The committee had been set up by the Supreme Court.
Meiyappan was arrested in late May 2013 by Mumbai Police probing illegal betting on the cash-rich Twenty20 league but was released on bail within two weeks.


Housing Minister Kevin Stewart was in Barra today (Friday) to cut the turf for six new homes at Corran Ciosmul, Castlebay.
The new homes, of four two-bedroom houses in a terrace build and two homes (semi-detached) with one bedroom each, will be built by Calmax Construction Limited who will be employing a number of local subcontractors.
Minister for Local Government & Housing Kevin Stewart said: “I am delighted that the Scottish Government’s affordable housing supply programme was able to support this project with a grant of over £800,000.
“This will support the delivery of these affordable, high quality homes and will help address the demand for social rented housing on Barra.
“Our £30 million Rural and Islands Housing Fund complements existing investment in affordable housing through our mainstream programme and is open to a wide range of applicants including community bodies and rural landowners.
Two homes have already completed in Scalpay using the Islands Fund, importantly helping retain two families in their local community.
“We are committed to delivering at least 50,000 affordable homes over this Parliament, and ensuring they meet the needs of people and communities across Scotland – backed by £3 billion of investment.
“Working together with housing associations and councils, we are on target to reach that ambition.”
HHP’s Chairman, Norman M Macleod said: “A total of £1.4 million will be invested in constructing the homes with funding from the Scottish Government, Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar and HHP.
“It is great to finally see this development in Barra underway.
“As well as providing new homes for those on our waiting lists it will help the local economy by giving local contractors the opportunity to work with the main contractor.
“The homes should be ready to move into by February 2019. This will be the first social rented properties built in Barra since March 2010.”
Councillor Kenny John Macleod, the Chair of the Comhairle’s Communities and Housing Committee said: “It’s really good news that work has started on these new houses.
“The Comhairle has worked very closely with HHP and the Scottish Government to set out the affordable housing programme for the islands.
“We are all committed to seeing new homes being built throughout the islands, so it’s very pleasing to see six new homes will soon be available in Castlebay.”


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A new study has revealed that people with outgoing personality have higher happiness levels.
The world can be conveniently divided into three- introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts. This can actually have an impact on people’s happiness levels, a new study has revealed. The study published the Journal of Experimental Psychology, has pointed out that those who behave like extroverts have elevated moods.
A group of 131 people were asked to behave like both, introverts, and extroverts for a week, and the differences in happiness levels were compared. However, they were only informed about the characteristics they had to adopt, instead of directly being told if they were related to being introverts or extroverts. The participants were randomly divided into either group.
The characteristics assigned for being an extrovert required the people to be spontaneous, talkative and assertive. For being introverts they were asked to be deliberate, quiet and reserved. Surveys were then conducted to examine their happiness and wellbeing.
Those who behaved like extroverts had better mood, while those who were introverts were not as happy as extroverts. Sonja Lyubomirsky, one of the authors of the study said, “We thought that introverts would not benefit from acting extroverted as much, or would not be as happy as extroverts.” However, the contrary was true. When introverts took on the attributes of extroverts and behaved in a more talkative way, they got happier.
“The paper suggests if people have a tendency to be more introverted and then intentionally engage in extroverted behavior, they still benefit,” opined Jennifer Beckjord, senior director of clinical services at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.
To sum up, the authors highlighted that personality has a major role to play when it comes to well-being. This study also supplements research on broadening personality psychology methods.


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So what could be SO important that it warrants my second post for the day?
The fact that I went out for a run this evening, and decided to make it a trail run. Not just any trail run... a 5 mile run of hills and lakes.
What an amazing run it was! Two 5 milers on trails back to back. That is a new high for me. I am completely enamoured with trail running. Trail running is my new flirt. I am flirting with dirt in a big way. This may just turn into a full fledge love affair.
It all started when I finished up chores about the house. I mentioned in my last post that I had choices as to what I wanted to do today. I opted for the run. Instead of driving out to Kennsington I decided to head out to Maybury State Park and do an honest to goodness trail run.
I started off with no time or mileage goal, just hoping to get in around 4 or 5 miles if the trails permit. I have never really run these trails solo, and never enough to really know them in any detail, so I had to stop periodically to check out the trail markings to determine if I was infact going the right way. After a while - all the trails start to look alike!
I did an inital loop out to the west of the park, then on my way back decided to head out and loop around the lake and come back to call it a day. The trail to get to the lake splits in multple locations. One side will go higher (more hills) where the other side will go lower (more dampness and tree roots). Both are equally as technical in the big picture, but I, when given the choice, always picked the side which had the steepest hills and most technical aspects that I could see from the splitting point.
Me. I did that. I picked a fun and long and winding trail path and ran 5 miles without even blinking. I would have gone out for at least 8 or 9 miles but it was about 1/2 hour out from the sun setting and the last place I would want to be would be the trails with no light!
Lana I get it now. I should have gone out earlier and had more time to run in the trees! That is a HUGE point for running in the AM versus evening.
I ran around the lake - and it was beautiful! I ran up and down some steep hills, and remembered to just shorten my stride and make the ascent and decent as easy on my knees as possible.
*chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop chop* My cycling hill mantra replaying over and over in my head and I just kept on running. I stopped only to look at a trail to sign make sure that I was where I wanted to be, and once to ask for clarification from a hiker as to if I was on the right path to get to the lake.
I felt alive out there today and my running legs did not let me down. I felt stronger at the end of the run again, which is odd since I really pushed myself today. I am feeling so much better about the trail run off of the AA Triathlon in a few weeks. I am feeling so hopeful for this year ahead in general - I can only go up from here!
We just entered the next step of the journey!
Keep on running!

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This story is about the world of music...
First, there was Silence. She lived in a silent empty world. And she felt lonely. Then she met the Initial Impulse and they became friends.
They decided to create a world of harmony of sound and silence.
Bit by bit, noises came out of the Void. Later, musical sounds began to appear.
They formed the Kingdom of Music.
Sounds and noises began to fight for supremacy in the world. For many years there was a war, but then King Polyphon concluded a peace treaty with the Village of Noises. Since then, the Kingdom of Music has been surrounded by a high insulating wall, and both kingdoms let out a sigh of relief. Noises did not interfere with the music, and the music did not interfere with Noises.
But nevertheless, the hidden tension continued to grow...
Hey! My name is White and I am from the White Noises clan. Today is the final graduation exam, where I will show what I learned at school, and then I will be officially employed at my job. Today the Village of Noises is really noisy. And my job is to maintain the balance and insulation of the wall that protects the Kingdom of Music from outside interference.


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With seven games gone in the 2012/13 Premier League we thought we’d analyse the current form guide to see which teams are in winning streaks and losing streaks. We’ll also look at the minor differences in the Form Guide and Premier League table and you’d not expect many with only seven games played.
After a start that threatened to continue his Chelsea woes, Andre Villas Boas has turned it around at White Hart Lane. After picking up just two points out of nine he has taken 12/12 in the next four games to give Spurs the longest win streak in the Premier League.
Their four consecutive victories have already been matched earlier this season when Manchester United also won four but these four wins were sandwiched in-between losses to Everton and Spurs.
League leaders Chelsea have the next best run with three wins on the bounce and it’s the second time they’ve achieved that this season too with six wins being split by a goalless draw at Loftus Road. Manchester City are the only other side to have any sort of streak with back to back victories. All other sides do not have a win streak at this time.
Only two current losing streaks in the Premier League at the moment and both are, unsurprisingly, with the bottom two sides Norwich and QPR. Southampton have found themselves on the end of a four loss streak earlier this season but broke with a 4-1 win against Aston Villa however this has only kept them just above the relegation zone as they’ve picked up 1 out of six points from the next two games. What Southampton have as an advantage is that they’ve played a lot of the top sides already.
Both Swansea and Wigan ended their 3 match consecutive losing streaks by drawing their last games. This came after an excellent start from Swansea where they won two and drew one. They now find themselves below a faltering Liverpool side.
The Curious Case of Liverpool FC
Analysing Liverpool’s form has been the most interesting for us. It’s pretty poor really. Liverpool have played three Champions League sides at home already this season; Manchester City, Manchester United & Arsenal. Unfortunately Liverpool only have one point to show for it.
Looking back at the matches Liverpool probably deserved more from the Manchester clubs but didn’t turn up against the Gunners who got their game-plan perfect on the day.
Liverpool’s home form in 2012 is what we’ve analysed after looking at their results this season. They’ve played four games at home so far this season with two draws and two losses.
Looking back to the start of 2012:
Two wins in the last twelve home games is not impressive at all. They’ve picked up a possible 10 out of 36 points at home which is not Home form for a top European club (0.83 points per game).
Liverpool’s record in their last 15 Premier League games overall:
16 points out of a possible 45 (1.07 points per game) is a little better than their home form but it’s relegation form for one of England’s powerhouse names. Can Brendan Rodgers pull Liverpool out of their current lull? Can the youth of Liverpool FC improve their position in the next few games? They’ve certainly played good football but haven’t picked up the results. Only time will tell if Brendan Rodgers will improve them.
Chelsea and Manchester United have five wins out of six however Chelsea have drawn their other game whilst United lost to Spurs. Chelsea, Spurs and City are undefeated in their last six games with Spurs winning four out of six and City winning three out of six.
Four losses out of six for Southampton and QPR, however Southampton escape the bottom three because of their solitary win. Norwich, QPR and Reading all are winless in their last six games.
Sunderland and Stoke seem to be the draw specialists with four draws in the last six. Newcastle, Manchester City, Liverpool, Reading and Norwich all drawing three of their last six games. With Sunderland Vs Newcastle and Liverpool Vs Reading coming up on Match Day 8 it might be worth putting a little wager on both of those games ending in a draw.
Much Difference in League Table and Form Guide?
There are a few minor differences in the table compared to the form guide. We have included the form guide on the right and as you can see Everton are fourth in the table but seventh in the form guide after their draw in the last game. Nine out of the 20 teams have exactly the same league table and form guide position. Everton and Swansea have the largest difference in positions both appearing lower in the form guide after good starts. Swansea especially have fallen after three losses in their last five games – the bubble truly did burst for Michael Laudrup’s side.
Apart from that there weren’t any big movers. We’ll have a look at this analysis again in the next international break as there should be more of a difference in form guide compared to the real league table.

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Alexey Miller's column
“We are very skeptic about shale gas. We don’t face any risks. Firstly, the United States still suffers gas deficiency. Secondly, we aren’t currently aware of any project showing profitability of shale gas wells. Absolutely all wells are unprofitable. It is sometimes treated as a ‘soap bubble’ to burst soon. We have the same technologies as well. Gazprom, for instance, produces gas from the Kuzbass coal beds. The USA is evidently the biggest gas market because it consumes more gas than any other country. According to the experts’ assessments, shale gas production volumes just correspond to natural gas production decline in the United States.”
“Today Gazprom and Serbia confirmed the strategic nature of the bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector. A long-term contract was signed, Serbia received the guarantees of gas supplies at a good price. Successful execution of joint projects in oil production and processing as well as underground gas storage strengthens our partner relations. The South Stream project – the largest European infrastructure project for today – will include Serbian companies and fully cover Serbia's future demands for energy resources. We are looking into new power generation projects, which may become the next step in our strategic partnership”.
The signed Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between Gazprom and CNPC is of long-term strategic nature, it determines the parameters of Russian natural gas supplies to China via the eastern route and establishes the framework for a 30-year contract for gas supplies from Russia to China.


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World production of citrus fruit has experienced continuous growth in the last decades of the XX century. Total annual citrus production was estimated at over 105 million tons in the period 2000-2004. Oranges constitute the bulk of citrus fruit production, accounting for more than half of global citrus production in 2004. The rise in citrus production is mainly due to the increase in cultivation areas and the change in consumer preferences towards more health and convenience food consumption and the rising incomes. The following chart shows the evolution of world production for total citrus fruits and the different types of citrus
Geographical distribution of fresh citrus production
Source: UNCTAD from FAO data
Citrus fruits are produced all around the world. According to FAO data, in 2004, 140 countries produced citrus fruits. However, most production is concentrated in certain areas. Most citrus fruits are grown in the Northern Hemisphere, accounting for around 70% of total citrus production. Main citrus fruit producing countries are Brazil, the Mediterranean countries, the United States (where citrus fruits for consumption as fresh fruit are mainly grown in California, Arizona and Texas, while most orange juice is produced in Florida) and China. These countries represent more than two thirds of global citrus fruit production.
For the different types of citrus fruits, major producing countries are the following, ranked as for 2004 FAO data:
|Oranges||Brazil, United States, Mexico, India, Spain, China, Iran, Italy, Egypt, Indonesia.|
|Small citrus||Nigeria, China, Syria, Guinea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Sierra Leone, Angola, Tunisia.|
|Lemons and limes||Mexico, India, Iran, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, United States, China, Italy, Turkey.|
|Grapefruit||United States, China, South Africa, Mexico, Israel, Cuba, Argentina, India, Turkey, Tunisia.|
In the Mediterranean countries, citrus fruits are produced mainly for fresh fruit consumption. Spain is the leading producing country in the area. USA and Brazil are the leading producing countries of processed citrus fruits. In United States most of the production is consumed domestically. Actually, domestic consumption of orange juice is higher than US production. However, they still play a role as fresh citrus fruits exporter although the share of these exports versus domestic production remains at a relatively low level, between 5% and 7% in the early 2000s. Actually, domestic consumption of orange juice is higher than US production. However, they still play a role as fresh citrus fruits exporters (between 1978/79 and 1999/00 the percentage of exports of fresh oranges over domestic production ranged from 20 to 30 percent). In Asian countries production of citrus fruits is mainly consumed domestically.


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Metal Hammer magazine, in association with Live Nation and the Agency, has announced the inaugural Defenders of the Faith tour. This sees four heavyweight metal bands touring the UK in April.
Co-headliners are the mighty Opeth and their fellow Swedes Arch Enemy. Devildriver and Three Inches of Blood complete the line-up.
Tour dates and venues are as follows:
April 23rd Birmingham Academy 0870 771 2000
April 24th Glasgow Barrowlands 0870 169 0100
April 25th Manchester Academy 0870 771 2000
April 26 London Brixton Academy 0870 771 2000
Look out for substantial coverage of the Defenders of the Faith tour in Metal Hammer and on the Metal Hammer website.


Quilted leather is a great technique to step up your fashion sewing projects and add a rock & roll edge. Whether you make a full project with this technique, or just add touches of it to a project, it looks really cool.
Below are some projects I pulled from the web to illustrate how you can incorporate quilted leather or vinyl into your fashion sewing.
An extreme example of leather quilting from the 2009 Balmain collection.
Quilting on pants from Michelle's final collection on the season's Project Runway.
Are you convinced that quilted leather is a great way to add some flavor to your wardrobe?
But how to do it?
Here is my method.......
Two layers of batting gives a nice puffy look, but use only one if you want only a little dimension. To do two layers iron on one layer to the leather, then iron on the second layer on top of the first layer.
Quilt your grid along the lines you drew on the wrong side of the leather. I would advise you to trim each line as you go. Some of my threads got caught in my quilting lines and I had to pull them out and trim them, which was time consuming.
Here are a few things I discovered when trying to figure out how to quilt leather:
Two layers of fusible batting gave a nice padded look.
Don't try to use spray adhesive on normal batting. Everything will get gummed up, including your needle. Yuck!
Don't just try to pin on normal batting either... It will shift around when you are trying to quilt the lines. I tried that too..
Make sure you cut your strings after sewing each line. Or else the loose strings will get caught in your quilting lines. can you see this happening above? Practice makes perfect! ( That's why I did this project in vinyl and not the awesome chartreuse leather i have been saving...)


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Stuck in the deep
Deeply sad times
Time is running so fast
Faster than thoughts in the head
Heading to hit the wall in full speed
Speedy recovery is what we say
Saying things will be alright
All are shaken to the core
Core is losing the hope
Hoping for the best
Chasing the lanes
Raising the dams
Damning the senses
Facing the phases
Crawling like ants
Breathless no air
Shouting for help
Praying like insane
Catastrophe we live
Failing to play
Falling like preys
Reds in the rain
Blaming the heaven
Firing the flames
Burning the deads
Ashes are left
Energy is left
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55 thoughts on “Stuck”
absolutely stunning my flowic friend!!
Thank you my dear friend 🙏❤
Superbly evoked poetry!
Very well done!
It’s a pleasure always
This is so stunningly beautiful, my friend!! It’s deep, raw and has such an effortless flow. Your words carry such power! Amazingly done, I absolutely love this 🖤🤗
Thank you very much, Ace…Btw, I’ve printed your 12 pages book 🙏✨
Of course! And yay!!! I’m so glad to hear that, can’t wait to hear your thoughts!!! 🖤
I love love love how magnificent this is ✨🥺
Thank you very much, Rishika 🙏✨
The pain is so transparent here,I could feel the emotions!! But I love the positivity at the end, soul lives with energy left!!! It’s more important that the soul lives no matter what. Beautiful and poignant 💔 Great post again. 🤗🤗
Dear Preeths, thanks a lot for your beautiful words….I very much appreciate them ✨❤
So raw and deep!
Thank you Akshita!
Oh man. Absolutely love this one. The power and the momentum is unstoppable.
Thank you for your heartfelt words….you’re always there with your support, Tara 🙏✨
Yes, and you always create the best work.
You’re really sweet n kind 🙏
You are one of the truly deep writers Navin 👏
Great piece, Navin. ❤
Thank you very much 🙏 ❤
You’re welcome. ❤
That’s very kind of you, Bree…thank you if you think so ✨🙏
Brilliantly written Navin 👌👌
Thank you dear Navin ✨
Powerfully penned, Navin.
Thank you very much, Linda ✨
I read it in one breath Navin. Spectacular.
Thank you very much dear Gabriela 🙏✨
My pleasure Navin. Have a wonderful day 🌸🌹🤗
Thank you very much & you too have a wonderful day ✨❤
An amazing, powerful write, Navin. I love the emotions coming out of this! Well done. 🌻🤗🌺❤
Thank you very much for your lovely words, dear Diana….very much appreciated 🤗🙏❤✨
Wonderful work Navin!
Thank you very much, Monica!
wow what a flow…I felt as if you were running from some emotions.
Thank you Raghavasree….I think, I was running from an emotion into another emotion….
My pleasure.. Hope you hop on to a more happier emotion soon
Let’s see 😉✨
Once again your imagery is outstanding!! Amazing work ❤
That’s kind of you….thank you very much ❤
The current situation we are in. ‘Stuck’ exactly. Sadly hope is in question from every direction. The flow is awesome. Wonderful articulation.
Absolutely….stuck at present….that’s what I felt (& still feel) & then the words started flowing in me….thank you for your heartfelt words, Kritika ✨ ❤
I get you. My pleasure always kindly 🙂 (Heart)
wow Navin what a powerful cresendo that continued to build and kept my heart racing until the end. Great job dear!💖👏👏👏
Thank you very much for your heartfelt words….I’m speechless, Cindy 🙏❤✨
You’re so welcome❣
That’s a great compliment to your poetry❣


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Today I am sharing with you my February finds. This past month on every Friday, I have started sharing a curated group of items that can help when on your search for cozy decor. These items ranged from faux plants and plants to fun sweatshirts. Here is a round-up of all the items that I have shared as a part of the Friday Finds.
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Cozy White Cottage offers inspiration for every style, from country farmhouse to urban apartment. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz's welcoming voice so you can love the feeling of being at home.
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Cats and dogs are important members of the family, but keeping them healthy and happy can sometimes be easier said than done. Pets require lots of attention and work. That may mean contacting a business that specializes in flea control in WI, like ANT’s Complete Pest Control. In warmer weather, fleas can flourish. They’re common issues for both cats and dogs and pose a much bigger problem than just the “ick factor” of dealing with fleas. Fleas can cause many other health issues for your pet. Here are five of them:
- Skin allergies: Flea bites usually cause a small bump, kind of like a mosquito. However, if a pet is allergic to the saliva of a flea, your pet’s skin will be much more inflamed. This means the dog or cat will constantly scratch at the bite, leading to swelling and welts on the skin. A monthly flea preventative can help keep this from happening.
- Hot spots on the skin: A similar issue to skin allergies is the presence of hot spots on the skin. This is caused in the same way as the skin allergies. The bite causes your dog or cat to constantly scratch or chew on the affected area. An anti-bacterial shampoo with tea tree oil can be used to help alleviate the pain and itching. Another option is using a hydrocortisone spray to try and reduce the itching and soothe the skin. In addition, you can always contact a company for flea control in WI to eliminate the pests.
- Tapeworms: Fleas don’t just cause problems on the outside. They can also cause internal health issues if a pet accidentally swallows a flea from licking or chewing their skin. If this happens, the dog or cat could develop a tapeworm. Tapeworms are parasites that live in your pet’s intestinal tract and take nutrients away from them. One warning sign is if your pet is eating more than usual and still seeming to be sluggish or tired. Another is if you spot what appear to be grains of sand in your pet’s feces. These are little tapeworm segments. You can use an over-the-counter medication or go to a veterinarian for help.
- Anemia: Fleas suck out blood when they bite, which in some extreme cases can cause anemia. This usually happens if you’re dealing with a lot of fleas and don’t call for flea control in WI. Anemia can be dangerous for puppies or kittens and already sick pets. If not caught early enough, more severe health complications can arise. Be on the lookout for pale gums, lethargy and low body temperature.
- Bartonella infection: Fleas can carry the parasite Bartonella and when they bite, can transfer it to a cat or dog. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and swelling of the lymph nodes. The best way to avoid this is to keep your pet from being bitten by contacting a business that specializes in flea control in WI.
One of the most trusted businesses that handles flea problems is ANT’s Complete Pest Control. We’re a family owned and operated pest control service that’s been helping remove fleas and other pests for over 10 years. We offer free inspections for termites and estimates on all our services. Give us a call for a free consultation!
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