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Jazwares has been named the master toy partner for the YouTube sensation CKN Toys in a new deal brokered by the licensing agency, Haven Global.
The new line of toys will launch to coincide with the debut of a pre-school short form series on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr, with toys slated to hit shelves around Easter next year across the UK, Australia and Asia, and a major US launch scheduled for autumn 2020.
The toys are inspired by Australian-based brother duo Calvin (seven years old) and Kaison’s (four years old) most-watched, action-packed, unscripted content from YouTube.
CKN Toys launched in March 2015 and currently has 13 million YouTube subscribers and more than 12 billion views with their largest audience being in the US averaging 86 million views per month.
The enthusiasm of the mohawk rocking content creators have shaped the toy line, which according to Jazwares boasts and authenticity and imagination that ‘reigns supreme across the line, featuring all their favourite ways to play through collectible figures, vehicles, play-sets, compounds, a recognisable “Smasher,” and more.’
“Calvin and Kaison are a very special new addition to our portfolio,” said Laura Zebersky, chief commercial officer, Jazwares. “Their adventurous spirit and unique way of connecting with kids around the world, made them a perfect fit. We’re thrilled to bring them to aisle globally in alignment with Nickelodeon’s content schedule.”
The toys will appear in Calvin and Kaison’s upcoming YouTube content and their new short form series, which will air next year on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.’s linear and digital platforms in Australia, the UK, and Canada.
“We were impressed with Jazwares’ innovation, speed to market, and intuition; Jazwares could see that CKN Toys was a huge success, and have since become the first of many partners on board” say Tom Punch, managing director for Haven Global, the global licensing agent for CKN Toys. “The toy line looks amazing and is a uniquely collaborative effort between Jazwares and the two brothers, resulting in toys made by kids for kids.”


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I bought a working power supply and installed it to the ATX power and when click the power button it wont continue to boot up. but the power light led will only blink.. but when im holding the wires of power supply that connected to the board . the led power and processor fans are automaticaly moving and suddenly off this is my board.. ecs a780gm-a no out put video card. Im using ddr 2 768 sata cable
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If replacing the psu is the only thing you changed in your build, then the issue is most likely with the psu. There are a few possibilities:
1. The psu is not plugged in well to the motherboard. Try using different plugs with the psu and see if they all have the same issue.
2. The psu is shorting out against something. Try taking everything out of the case and building your computer on top of a wooden table or piece of cardboard.
3. When swapping out the psu, a surge damaged the motherboard. Try swapping back your old psu and see if it still works.


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Imprisoned for rape and dying of AIDS, Alex (Hill Harper) is trying to spend his last months and days reconciling himself with his family; the "perfect" brother and the "judgmental " father. Throughout the movie, Alex maintains his innocence but that hardly seems the point of the film. Regardless of whether he's guilty or not, it is apparent that Alex is in need of a change, a change from without and within. Truly Alex is a prisoner, not only physically, but mentally as well. His visits with his parents and his brother are cathartic on both sides. These visits are where we are introduced to the elements that helped propel Alex into the world he now inhabits. His father (Billy Dee Williams) is a harsh and rough-edged man that feels the only way to communicate with Alex is by constantly bringing up past mistakes by comparing Alex's failures to his brother's successes. His brother (Obba Babatunde), now a successful businessman, leads his life with his wife and children in a world very far away from the one his brother has found. His mother (Marla Gibbs) longs for the days when Alex was the little boy who used to play in the front yard of their home. And Felicia MacDonald (Rae Dawn Chong) is the woman he loves and has loved since they were kids. In these last few days, Alex and his family will come to realize just how important these visits are; not only to Alex but to themselves as well.
The audio is presented in a Dolby Digital 2.0 platform that adequately presents all of the aural tones of the film. The film is dialogue driven and there are no surround effects to speak of. The score is a heady brew of blistering jazz composed and performed by Ramsey Lewis, Stefan Dickerson and Michael Bearden. The video is a widescreen presentation that presents a largely dull and flat image. The colors tend to be both subdued and neutral.
The only extra is the film's trailer.
The Visit, like all films, is attempting to make an emotional connection with the viewer to solidify its impact. While I really wanted to "feel" for Alex, I couldn't. I felt the acting was very well done and the story line held my attention to the very end. But I can't help but think, there is definitely a missing element. The film's redemptive moments came either too late or not at all. The end result left me with a feeling of ambivalence towards the characters and their situations in total. While I think it's definitely worthy of your attention, I don't know that it's worthy of anything more than a rental.

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As Rob Ridnour ambled into the Whatcom Pavilion ahead of his Bellingham Slam’s season finale against the Tacoma Tide, his relaxed, amiable demeanor belied the stereotype of the frenetic, sideline tyrant basketball coaches can get labeled with.
Concluding his fifth season as the Slam’s only coach, Ridnour relishes the differences between coaching basketball at this level and roaming the sidelines at Blaine high school.
“There’s so much less pressure,” says Ridnour, recalling the intensity of two state title runs in 1999 and 2000, “I can come in and coach them and then we all go home.”
Still, Ridnour is compiling the same kind of success that he managed for the Borderites.
Since the team’s inception, the Slam has amassed a 92-42 record under Ridnour, making the playoffs every season. In 2008 the Slam was the IBL champion with a 19-4 record.
After the Slam’s 110-91 win over Tacoma on June 25, Bellingham sits at 13-7 and, once again, in the playoffs. The Slam players respond well to Ridnour’s subdued coaching style.
“He’s easy going,” says Slam rookie guard and former Western Washington University (WWU) Viking Morris Anderson, “He knows we’re grown ups and that we’ll take care of our business.”
Former WWU star and Slam guard Jacob Stevenson agrees. “He has a laid back style and doesn’t restrict anybody,” explained Stevenson, “He just lets us play.”
Success follows Ridnour’s coaching endeavors outside of basketball, as well.
Ridnour, a high school pole vaulter, coaches the Borderites in the event and has accrued an impressive resume already. Led by Robin Taylor, Blaine sent three jumpers to the 2A state tournament this year.
Taylor garnered her third consecutive state title. In 2009, Blaine’s girls were the 2A team state championships, with the boys being runners-up. This year the girls finished second. With Ridnour coaching, the Borderites have gathered six team and individual state championships.
All this success between the two programs isn’t without challenges as Ridnour found out this year at the state track and field championships in Tacoma.
The meet ran on the same weekend that the Slam were scheduled to play a road game in Edmonton. Ridnour had scheduled a flight that would get him into Alberta in time for his game.
However, inclement weather forced the postponement of the pole vault events and Ridnour was forced to remain in Tacoma and leave the Slam bench duties in the hands of assistant coach Mike Elsner.
“That’s happened 2.5 times,” joked Elsner, referring to a game where Ridnour came late from a meet in the middle of the game.
“That was the deal I made with them [the Slam],” explained Ridnour, “I told them that track was always going to come first. Unlike the Slam, you see these kids every day. You develop a relationship with them.”
Still, the off-season doesn’t necessarily give the Blaine high school physical education teacher time off from coaching.
Last summer found Ridnour working with his son, Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Luke Ridnour, who was the heartbeat of the Borderites’ two state championships.
“We worked on his pocket shot,” said Ridnour, “changed his release point a little.” Once again, the elder Ridnour’s coaching paid vast dividends as his son went on to have a career year for the Bucks, averaging 10.4 points per game on 47 percent shooting.
With Tyler Amaya joining the Slam late in the season, Ridnour’s Slam are going to be one of the teams in the hunt for a championship as the playoffs open in the IBL.
With senior vaulter Brett Matson returning from injury, Ridnour has another legitimate contender for a pole vault title as well as up and comers Andrew Dahl and Shapher Hendricks.
Only time will tell how many more championships he will add to his impressive resume.


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Followers of business news may remember hedge fund manager Dan Loeb's letter to the Yahoo board of directors calling for the termination of Yahoo's now former CEO Scott Thompson. Thompson had falsified some information on his resume.
Now Loeb is after Sotheby's chairman and CEO Bill Ruprecht. This latest letter is more personal, according to a Reuters opinion writer, than his letter about Yahoo-or another letter about Sony's strategy. In this case, Reuters writer Felix Salman speculates that Loeb will not be successful in "outsting" Ruprecht, but he may get a stock price boost he's looking for.
Here are headings of the full letter:
- Pressing Issues at Sotheby's
- Management's Lack of Alignment with Shareholders
- Limitations in Formulating and Executing Strategic Initiatives
- A Prescription for Repairing Sotheby's
- Compare Loeb's three letters: to Yahoo, Sony, and Sotheby's. What differences do you notice, and what could account for them?
- In what ways do you agree or disagree with the Reuters writer's view?

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Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman, Adam Shapiro, and Rick Newman join API President and CEO Mike Sommers to discuss the oil & gas market.
Mike Kelly, Seaport Global Securities partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss what stocks he's watching as gas prices are on the rise.
A subsidiary of WPX Energy (WPX) and its joint venture partner in the Oryx II pipeline have completed the sale of the project. WPX received net proceeds of approximately $350 million for its 25 percent equity interest after adjusting for debt financing related to Oryx II. In addition, WPX expects to save approximately $40 million in planned equity investments for the balance of the year due to the sale.
The Los Angeles-based global value manager NWQ Managers (Trades, Portfolio) bought shares of the following stocks during the first quarter. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 1 Warning Sign with WPX. The guru acquired a new position in WPX Energy Inc. (WPX), buying 2.34 million shares.
WPX Energy (WPX) President and Chief Operating Officer Clay Gaspar is scheduled to speak at the 2019 J.P. Morgan Energy Conference on Tuesday, June 18, at 8 a.m. Eastern. WPX is an independent energy producer with core positions in the Permian and Williston basins. WPX’s production is approximately 80 percent oil/liquids and 20 percent natural gas.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
WPX Energy (WPX) records rise in oil production in the first quarter due to growth in Delaware Basin and Williston Basin volumes over the past 12 months.
WPX (WPX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 66.67% and -34.62%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 5 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average ...
Billionaire George Soros is more than just a philanthropist who has given away over $32 billion. He is more than just a Hungarian Jew who lived through the Nazi occupation in the mid 1940's. Soros is one of the greatest investors of all time. His past returns have ranked up there with Buffett and Icahn and […]
While the market driven by short-term sentiment influenced by uncertainty regarding the future of the interest rate environment in the US, declining oil prices and the trade war with China, many smart money investors kept their optimism regarding the current bull run in the fourth quarter, while still hedging many of their long positions. However, […]
WPX (WPX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Looking at WPX Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:WPX) earnings update in December 2018, it seems that analyst expectations are fairly bearish, as a -37% rise in profits is expected in the up...
WPX Energy (WPX) plans to discuss its first-quarter 2019 financial and operations results during a webcast on Thursday, May 2, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern. Chief Executive Officer Rick Muncrief, Chief Operating Officer Clay Gaspar and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Vann will discuss the company’s performance. WPX is an independent energy producer with core positions in the Permian and Williston basins.
WPX Energy's (WPX) subsidiary and joint venture partner in the Oryx II pipeline sign agreements to monetize its 25% interest in the Oryx II pipeline for $350 million.
The massive deal will end a five-year relationship between the initial backers and the portfolio company.


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Proud to be a woman
Ever since I was a little girl, I have been told not to be “friends” with a boy, not to “hang out” after school. When my mum asked me to give up dancing, I gave up. When my aunt thought it was not a right thing to play football with boys at school, I gave up. During my teenage, the media brainwashed me by asking me to grow taller, slimmer, and fairer because that’s how “beautiful women” are. Dress in such a way that it is not too traditional yet not too vulgar. Smile in such a way that makes you likeable but not too “easy.” As I got older, I find out it was not the same for my brother or someone who was born as a man.
Why are women expected to be under these social norms? Why are we expected to undertake certain gender stereotypical roles of cooking and cleaning? Is it hard for women only?
No, it is not. I know there are different struggles in the men’s world as well. Having to oppress your emotions is not easy. That burden to earn more than what your wife keeps you under the constant pressure. The horrible job that you cannot quit because you are the breadwinner of the family is killing you inside. I know how many times you wished that you could share that special bond with your little baby just like the way your wife does.
The point is there are downsides to each gender. However, the main difference is women are discriminated right from their birth and sometimes even before the birth. The only problem with women of my generation is we are aware that we are discriminated. I know it is wrong when my neighbor’s son went abroad at 18 for a better future and his daughter who was of 20 was married against her will. I know it is not okay when my society thinks my mother is “lucky” as my dad “helps” my mother in the kitchen.
It is more painful when you know your rights but you cannot claim for one.
I know this preference for a baby boy can end easily as soon as we agree to share a surname of the mother. (I know this point seems funny in a country where women still are fighting for equal citizenship rights). Nobody would go for selective abortions as long as society approves that it is normal to live with your son-in-law just like the away it is now with the daughter-in-law. Would you hesitate to give the equal share of your property if your daughter takes care of you as your son?
The problems aside, when I look back to my journey I still feel proud to be a woman. Yes, we face a lot of problems just because of our gender, but at the end of the day, these complications have made me a better person today.
I never had to struggle to prepare a pancake for the breakfast and to make a nice set of dal-bhat. I can digest the meanest comment with a smile. I do not get mad over petty issues. I cannot think of being violent in my darkest dream. I have the confidence to balance my work and family even after having kids. I would not be disappointed if there is no cooked meal and clean sheets when I go home after work.
I am proud to be a woman because I can cry while watching TV soaps or reading a novel. I am proud of being a woman when I feel empathy for an unwell person. I am happy with how much I have experienced at home, school and work. I am getting older and I no longer compare myself with the beauty standards created by male-dominated media. I know well that I can never look like the cover girl in the magazine because the girl in the magazine does not even look like the girl in the magazine. I have developed the confidence to win the world.
Importantly, I am proud because I am not sure if I would have the same emotions and skills if I were brought up as a man in a Nepali society.
(Koirala is a PhD Student at the department of media and communication at the University of Oslo, Norway)
Challenges for reconstruction
One of the major challenges faced in the reconstruction process of Nepal is the absence of elected local government. Lack of government in local level was reflected in the major pre-disaster and post-disaster events, where it took months to reach the affected region and still no widely-accepted data is available. In the absence of an elected local government, top-down approach of governance has its own accountability deficit.
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Making sense of Adityanath's rise in Modi's India
The most notorious incitement of communal hatred by Adityanath was his exhortation to 'kill ten woh log ['them' meaning Muslims]' rather than knocking the doors of legal system 'if one Hindu is killed' in riots.
Kathmandu means so much to me, and it looks like for people who promise to be the agent of change for the better, their own names mean a lot. A lot more than Kathmandu it seems.
Identity and nationhood
Whoever says nationhood is not important would be lying. For example, belonging to a particular nation may give certain advantages to a person that one belonging to another nation would not get.
Traffic Police in Kathmandu
As busy and hassling as the traffic system in Kathmandu is, the Traffic Police here have to handle an equally strenuous job. Over 1,400 traffic officers in and around the Kathmandu Valley battle against the pestering traffic and air pollution each day.
Menstrual taboo outdated
I have seen my sisters and friends isolated and treated in discriminatory manner during their first menstruation cycle. They were not allowed to look at the sun, to touch water source, flower, fruits, any male family member, nor even hear their voice. The activist may claim the situation has changed and I do agree but still during every month my loved ones turns into untouchables beings.

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Cameran Nelson, a popular country rock singer from Nashville, will play alongside the Cody Johnson band at Shenanigans tonight at 10 p.m.
According to Nelson, he and the Cody Johnson band have worked together before and are excited about tonight’s show.
“He and I have a lot of the same friends, and the same booking agent (Chad Kaudelka) at Red 11 Music,” Nelson said. “That helped get us on a lot of shows together, and we’ve also done some writing together. He and his band have become great friends of ours, and they always treat us like family.”
Nelson is familiar with all types of music, though country music has always been of the most interest to him. Nelson picked up music at an early age, and played the piano and the recorder in elementary school. However, he didn’t pick up his first bass guitar until age 12.
“I had already been playing music and other instruments,” Nelson said. “But watching my dad’s band perform growing up really made me want to pick up the guitar.”
Nelson’s father has made a huge impact on his music, and especially inspired him when was younger. Other influences in Nelson’s music career are his wife Lindsey and their three children.
However, Nelson said he finds inspiration just about anywhere.
“Inspiration, for me, is everywhere,” Nelson said. “From driving to a gig, playing with my kids, hanging out with friends or listening to some good new tunes.”
While Nelson loves to play at all different types of venues, he especially enjoys the gigs where he gets to watch other musicians in action.
“The festivals have to be my favorite,” Nelson said. “We finally get to watch a lot of the bands we don’t normally get to see while we’re out on the road.”
Nelson has won and been nominated for several awards, such as Male Vocalist of the Year 2014 and New Male Vocalist in 2013, and has a new album out, Good Thing Going. He mentioned that the album tells a story, if you listen from start to finish.
The audience can expect good music and fun times from the show.
“Let’s just say we’re going to live up to the venue’s name,” Nelson said.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are $20 at the door.


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A TREAT, A TREASURE AND A TRAIL!
School Holidays are all about balance. With this in mind we have put together some ideas for you to fill up some fun family days from the Craters to Coast and everywhere in between.
EAT AND DRINK YOUR WAY TO PORT CAMPBELL
As a chef on the Great Ocean Road, I love seeing visitors discover the fresh, hearty and unique flavours of the region in winter. There is so much on offer with a plethora of local producers really setting a new standard of food & drink.
4 EVENTS NEAR THE 12 APOSTLES THIS SPRING 2018
Here's some exciting events to plan you trip to the 12 Apostles around this Spring. From Rockabilly and classic cars, to music in a paddock and local artisan food indulgences. There's something for everyone.
AN INSIDERS GUIDE - LOIS DUPLIEX
Lois is from Purumbete and runs the beautiful Lake Edge Cafe - just a short drive from the Princes Hwy - it's well worth the detour for Lois's home-cooked and homegrown menu full of irresistible deliciousness! The view across the Lake is pretty magical too.
EXPLORE THE CHARM OF HISTORIC TOWNS ON THE PRINCES HIGHWAY
The tree-lined streets of historic towns in regional Victoria are a delight to see in Autumn. We're sending you along the Princes Highway (and off-the-beaten track) to discover just seven of them.

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I am upset and angry. Upset because we might lose a precious jewel in South Surrey – the urban forest. Angry, because of the irresponsible smokers who drop their cigarette butts in and around this forest.
I like to walk the paths and trails. The other day I decided to walk down from 24 Avenue along 144 Street. As I walked, I decided to count the cigarette butts at the edge of the forest. Between 24 and 26 Avenues, I lost count of the butts after 200. I also found eight butts inside the forest.
This is a public disgrace. If we lose this area of natural beauty it will be because of stupid, thoughtless smokers.
Roger Kealy, White Rock

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Mississippi Equine Therapy Rehab Centers
Mississippi offers a variety of addiction treatment programs including equine therapy. These programs help individuals recover from an addiction to drugs or alcohol by teaching them how to care for and understand horses.
Abuse of alcohol and drugs is a common problem among the residents of Mississippi. In fact, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that, in 2007, 57,000 people in this state needed but did not receive treatment for the use of illicit drugs, while 142,000 people needed but did not receive treatment for the abuse of alcohol.
For many of these people, substance abuse accompanies a mental illness. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 4.72 percent of the population of Mississippi suffered from serious mental illnesses in 2013. These facts display the need for learning about all the different treatments types available, one of which is equine therapy.
About Equine Therapy
The term “equine therapy” refers to a type of treatment that utilizes horses in a therapeutic setting. It is effective for patients of all ages and may be used to treat mental illnesses and addictions to drugs or alcohol.
Equine therapy is beneficial to all substance abuse patients, especially those whose addictions are complicated by mental illness. Participating in equine therapy can help patients develop new cognitive and social skills, improve their self-esteem and achieve emotional growth. In addition, patients who participate in these sessions may develop a better sense of balance and control over their lives.
During equine therapy sessions, patients spend time with horses and tend to their basic needs. Typical activities include grooming, exercising the horse and just being in the presence of the animal. Through these interactions, patients develop a relationship with the horse, become calmer and learn how to manage their addictions more effectively.
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Popular stars at Cavendish Venues for the Animal Hero Awards 2017 Judgement Day at Asia House!
Popular stars come to Cavendish Venues for the Animal Hero Awards 2017 Judgement Day at Asia House!
The year has flown by and last week we were joined by a fabulous panel of judges in London who decided the winners for the 2017 awards.
The following blog has been taken from the original here: http://www.animalheroawards.co.uk/blog/item/139-it-s-judgement-day
We met at the prestigious Cavendish Venues at Asia House where children’s author and McFly legend Tom Fletcher told us that he was ‘Extremely honoured to be here’ adding ‘last year was amazing, it’s incredibly important to honour the great work that both people and animals are doing’. A keen philanthropist, Tom supports the WWF-UK and has participated in campaigns for the RSPCA.
Peter Egan (officially one of our most favourite people in the world) also joined us and his passionate voice for the animals brought us all to tears several times, in particular when he described his terrible visit to a dog meat farm earlier in the year. Peter is the UK Ambassador for Animals Asia, patron of All Dogs Matter – a dog rescue and rehoming charity, and a Vice President for the RSPCA and The League Against Cruel Sports.
Last year’s Caring Animal of the Year winner Haatchi (and his PA Colleen!) came back this year as judges. Haatchi is an Anatolian shepherd dog who was rescued after being beaten and left for dead on a railway track in East London. He was hit by a train, and had to have his rear left leg and tail amputated. But when he met his new owners son Owen their bond was unbreakable. Owen Howkins is one of only 25 people in the world to suffer from Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome, which makes his muscles permanently tense and prevents his bones from growing. He struggles to breathe, and after starting school became increasingly withdrawn and was unable to play with other children in the playground. But with Haatchi by his side, his life changed for the better.
TV favourite Laura Whitmore was also on the judging panel this year with her little dog Mick who had great fun moving along each judges lap for a cuddle! Laura works with animal charities such as PETA, is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, supports Plan International Ireland (Because I am Girl Campaign) and The Prince’s Trust.
If you’re looking for a voice of authority then look no further than Angela Rippon who has been a familiar face and voice in British broadcasting for over 50 years. Angela was awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list 2017 for her contribution to charity work in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia. She remains committed to a number of charities including the British Red Cross of which she is Vice President, and Support Dogs for which she is Honorary President.
It’s always good to get a perspective from our emergency services and Natalie Shaw was the perfect fit to join our judging panel. Natalie first joined the police at 22 years old, working with the mounted branch in 2000 before being posted to Great Scotland Yard as a constable. To date she has served as a constable, sergeant and inspector within the branch.
Natalie has owned horses and dogs throughout her life and is aware that animals have their own character and personalities including courage and intelligence. Working with operational animals allows Natalie to see this on a daily basis.
Another voice that we are also keen to hear from is our partner the RSPCA who we love teaming up with for these important awards. Joining us on the panel once again this year is Dr James Yeates – Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, an RCVS Registered Specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law and a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Unfortunately award winning journalist and broadcaster Nicky Campbell was unable to join us because of work commitments but all of his nominations were put forward to the panel. Nicky is special ambassador for Adoption UK and supports animal conservation issues working with Born Free and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and campaigns against the ivory trade.
The judging was chaired by Lloyd Embley who was made the Group Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People in October 2012, having been promoted to Editor of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror in May of the same year. As an avid animal lover he was the perfect person to lead this passionate table!
We started the judging with our Back From the Brink category which looks at an animal who has battled back to health after suffering injuries or neglect that were so serious that they might not have survived. Obviously this was a very difficult category to judge, every animal who has reach this final stage has an amazing story to tell. We heard about a whole range of animals from dogs to horses, rabbits to bears and quite simply they were all inspirational and their survival is due to their strength and the love of the people who saved them.
Our Services To Wildlife Award was up next, which is presented to an individual or group who has had an impact on the preservation and welfare of wildlife in Britain. Again each of the finalists are incredible but a decision was finally made that the judges all agreed upon.
Caring Animal of the Year was next on the agenda and the dogs spent a very long time discussing the merits or every finalist. Peter Egan was very passionate about one entry, saying ‘This is a particularly touching story to me. It relates to the adult who is struggling which holds great resonance’. Lloyd struggled to get the panel to reach a majority decision, saying ‘Wow, this is really, really tough’’. Eventually a winner was chosen but it was agreed that all of the finalists are incredible.
Conservationist of the Year was an interesting category this year as it covers such a wide range of people working to conserve animals anywhere in the world. Again opinions were divided with Angela Rippon putting her nomination down or the person that she felt ‘was doing something that no-one else is, something that makes a real difference’. Peter added ‘I feel passionate that we as human beings have lost contact with our relationship with certain animals’. Laura felt that she had a personal connection with one of the animals nominated, she said ‘They would be my choice, being with them changed my perception’. Tom wanted to give the award to the person who ‘also trains others to do the same, which is wonderful’. In the end it came down to two favourites and the judges had to bite the bullet and whittle it down to one , which was no mean feat.
Up next was our Young Animal Hero – this is always a fiercely fought category and this year was no exception. Lloyd started off the discussions on the winner by saying ‘This one is going to be horrendously hard’. In fact in the end it was so hard that two winners were chosen with Peter describing the relationship between one child and animal as ‘quite magical’.
Inspirational Animal of the Year was next on the list which is for an animal who has inspired people with their spirit or courage. The judges were in agreement on who should be the winner with Angela describing the animal as having ‘courage, initiative and intelligence’.
Onto Hero Animal of the Year – for an animal that has shown outstanding courage in a time of crisis. This was another unanimous winner with Colleen describing the story as ‘touching her heart’.
The RSPCA Superstar of the Year category was up next, which is always difficult as everyone nominated makes a vital difference to the welfare of animals across the country on a daily basis. They are all winners but one slightly had the edge this year and as Tom quite rightly said ‘Now’s the time to really recognise the hard work that they have done’.
The Next Generation Award was next which championed a young person who has been inspired to help preserve the future of the rich and varied species on our planet, or an adult who has inspired the next generation. From the onset Peter told us ‘There is a huge need in the UK to introduce the importance of our relationship to wild animals and get it on the curriculum’. He is, of course, completely right and our winner will be a very popular choice for this award.
Our penultimate award is for Animal Rescue which is awarded to an individual or group who have used their initiative or risked their own safety to rescue an animal or animals from danger. The finalists in this category were incredible and Peter brought us to tears talking about several of his recent missions to help animals in danger around the world. The winner was an unanimous decision and their story will break your heart.
Last but by no means least is our Public Service Animal of the Year Award which goes to an animal who works in extreme conditions to protect and serve. Again the finalists were incredible and we had to choose two winners as we couldn’t split them, each was amazing in their own field of expertise.
We wrapped up proceedings with a group photo, tiny Mick tried to take on huge Haatchi but was swept into Laura’s arms (before Haatchi even noticed) and we all went away happy in the knowledge that we have some incredible winners and our 2017 awards are going to be something very special.
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Taiwan acrobat and circus trouper Kim Wanshan (李晉悟) has been leading a growing cult of acrobats, circus dancers, and performers in Taiwan.
A native of Fujian province, Wanshans fame began in 2011 when he appeared in a tai-wan show called “The Sun,” where he danced and performed.
He continued to perform in taiwans shows in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and beyond.
In 2012, Witsong Taiwan Taipei Festival hosted Wanshmans show, which featured his most popular show, “The Big Leap.”
In the next year, he began performing at the Taejon, a Taiwanese circus show in Fukuoka, Japan.
In 2017, Wtsong Taipei festival hosted a taewan circus show, with “The Tandem,” in which Wtshans “Big Leap” performed and danced in front of a stage.
Wanshmens popularity was such that he received an award from Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture in 2019.
He was then awarded a new contract with the Taipei National Opera Company in 2021.
Witsong was inducted into the Taiwan National Opera Hall of Fame in 2018.
In 2016, Wetsong was the first person to be awarded the Taiwan National Opera Medal for his acrobat work.
Wetsong is the oldest person to receive the Taiwan Opera Medal and the second person to win it, the second-highest honor in Taiwan after the Taiwan Musical Theater Award.
The Taipei Opera Hall awarded him the Taiwan Grand Opera Medal in 2018 for his role in “The Great Leap,” a performance that was considered the “most audacious” in Taipei’s history.
Witsongs “Big Jump” and “The Leap” were performed on November 7, 2019, in Taiwan City, the first time a troupe has performed on a stage in Taiwan since 1927.
Wtsong was also inducted as a member of the Taipean National Opera House, a tony, upscale venue in the capital of Taipei, Taipei.
After graduating from the Taiwo College of Arts and Sciences in 2001, he started performing at taiwao in 2007.
Winsomans career in Taiwans circus began with a trip to Taiwan, where he performed in a show called the Taiwanchai, a tribute to his grandfather.
Taiwan’s first taiwuan troupe was formed in 2000.
In 2003, he was named the Taiwen Taewan’s most talented acrobat.
In 2006, he won the award for best taewanchou for his performances in “Big Bang” and in “Taiwan’s Big Leap” in Fukunaga, Japan in the first tae-wan circus to win the award.
In 2007, Watshans taiwang performed at the Taiwon National Opera Theater.
In 2008, he made the list of Taiwan’s top performers in a new Taiwan national television show.
Watshan won the TAEwan’s Golden Ticket Award in 2009, the most prestigious award in Taiwen Taiwan taiwon, for his performance in “Curse of the Big Leap,” where a giant leap took place.
This year, Winsomians best performance in taewang was in “Stinging the Night,” when he performed with a giant dance troupe called the “Big Step.”
In 2010, Wishes best performance was in Taiwo Circus, when he was featured in a commercial.
In 2011, he performed at Taiwan World Festival in Taiwon, Taiwan, in front to over 10,000 people.
He also performed at two other festivals: Taiwan Arts Festival in 2010 and Taiwan Music Festival in 2011.
Wuns new contract was signed in 2016.
Wats last show was in January of 2018.
In 2018, WTs first gig in Taiwao was at the “Winsong Taiwan Circus Show.”
In 2019, W Ts first performance was at Taiwo Taiwan Festival.
Taiwan is one of the few countries in the world that has two taiwo shows.
Wans biggest success in Tai Wan was with “Tandem” in 2020, when Wats performance was voted Taiwan’s most audacious taewuan show in history.
In 2017, he became the first performer in Taiwan to be inducted to the Taiwnan National Orchestra Hall of Honor.
In 2016 Wits performance in Taiwuan Circus was featured on the “Taiwancho TV” program.
Wws performance in the Taiwiwon show “Cure” was also featured on “Taiwen TV.”
In 2016 his “Big Dance” was the most popular taiwei show in Taiwake.W

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AT Plastics Inc. announced it has completed the sale of the remainder of its Performance Compound business (Flexet) to a large North American company with strategic initiatives in the pipe and tubing materials market segments, but declined as of press time to identify the buyer. The company¿s Flexet business, located near Chicago, manufactures products for use in the plumbing and radiant heating industry.
Aggregate gross proceeds of this sale were announced at $3.58 million. Along with proceeds from a previously announced sale of a packaging business, aggregate gross proceeds totaling $44 million have been used to retire indebtedness.
"The company completed several steps in 2001 to reduce debt and focus our efforts on those customers, markets and products where AT Plastics delivers value," said Gary Connaughty, president and CEO of AT Plastics.


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Market Update: Fed Day, Fed Moves
After today’s anticipated Fed move, Jack Bouroudjian discusses the possibilities of what could come out of the FOMC decision.
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|Fighting Terror via Art, Supper, Double Club and Sapeurs - by Dave Allen, Social Cache|
|This excites me as much as hearing The Very Best or the Damon Albarn-produced Amadou & Mariam. This clashing and mashing of cultures could perhaps one day lead to an enduring peace.
After the horror of Mumbai this past week, we i.e. everyone around the globe must come together nation by nation and begin to understand each other better. Our leaders need to to be told very forcefully that we no longer want hostile acts perpetrated on our behalf by our national armies. We can not fight a war on terror. The assailants in Mumbai planned and executed a form of personalized terror that should inspire great fear in all of us. They were not seeking out Westerners as was first reported they killed all who fatefully entered their weapons range.
Carsten Holler and his compatriots in art and culture show us the way forward.
By ALIX BROWNE
BACK IN 2001, before the Democratic Republic of Congo started to make headlines as one of the biggest battlefields in African history, the German artist Carsten Holler made his first trip to Kinshasa, the countrys capital and the third-largest city on the continent. Kinshasa is electric, filled with music, sapeurs men and women who fancy themselves members of a high-end fashion cult and engage in regular Defi de Sape, or nonviolent label wars and live concerts, like no other town I have seen, Holler recalls. I love this culture, and I thought it would be great to put it on a one-to-one ratio with our so-called Western culture. Seven years and countless return trips to the D.R.C. later, Holler has opened the Double Club, a temporary supper club and nightclub, which does just that. Sponsored by Prada, the Italian fashion company, and designed in collaboration with the architects Reed Kram and Clemens Weisshaar in an old Victorian warehouse in North London (home to the citys longest-running Goth nightclub), the Double Club is divided by virtual lines into cultural and aesthetic extremes that converge in subtle ways. The restaurant, laid out like a chessboard, serves both Congolese and Western dishes; the disco features a rotating dance floor and a soundtrack that changes at regular intervals from thumping Western house music to Congolese rumba rock (distorted to approximate the low-tech vibe of Congolese sound systems handmade from scrap-yard salvage).
Here, in the courtyard bar (still undergoing its finishing touches at the time of this photograph), an enlarged reproduction of JAime la Couleur, by the Kinshasa-based painter Chéri Samba, faces off with Hollers Tile Garden, painted with motifs from the Flying City drawn by the Russian utopian architect Georgi Krutikow in 1928. Two London club kids, Echo and Nunu (far left and center), mingle with local sapeurs, Barry White and Bruce; Holler, seated at right, is apparently not taking sides. Its really about keeping things apart, spacewise and timewise, he says of this sci-fi disco scene. But, yes, in peoples minds and bellies, this comes together. The Double Club will remain open to the public for approximately three months; a percentage of the proceeds will go to benefit City of Joy, a relief organization in the D.R.C.
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The possible case of measles in Santa Barbara County that public health officials announced Wednesday was determined to be a different disease, officials said Thursday. A lot of viruses are going around that can mimic measles, officials added. “We will continue to take seriously any request for measles testing from our community providers, although at this point the handful of children being tested have a very low likelihood of being positive,” public health spokesperson Susan Klein-Rothschild said in a statement.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 68 people in 11 states were reported to have measles from January 1-23. Most of those cases were part of last month’s large Disneyland outbreak. In 2014, there were 644 cases of measles reported nationwide, which is about three times the number of cases in the several years prior. (Many of those cases were associated with cases brought in from the Philippines, which experienced a large measles outbreak last year, according to the CDC.)
At Wednesday’s press conference, health officials urged people to vaccinate their children, blaming the recent outbreak of diseases — including measles and whooping cough — on the drop in vaccination rates in recent years. Countywide, the vaccination rate crept up from 2.9 percent in the 2011-2012 school year to 4.7 percent in 2013-2014. Pockets of the community have higher percentages of people who opt out of vaccinations for personal belief reasons. In the Santa Barbara Unified School District, about 11 cases of whooping cough have been reported so far this school year, according to school district spokesperson Barbara Keyani.


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Thursday, April 27, 2006
Tyler Smith Shuns Tigers, Will be a Hawkeye
Iowa signs top-50 recruit Smith
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa added one of the nation's best prep school players Wednesday when coach Steve Alford announced that forward Tyler Smith had signed with the Hawkeyes.
Smith is a 6-foot-7, 210-pound small forward from Pulaski, Tenn.
In 2005, he was rated among the nation's Top 50 high school seniors by Scout.com, a recruiting publication.
Smith spent a post-graduate season at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia in 2005-06. He averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists a game while leading the team to a 28-2 record.
Smith will enter the 2006-07 campaign as a freshman. Scout.com rated Smith as the second-best prep school player in the nation last season.
"Tyler will have an immediate impact on our team next season," said Alford in a statement. "He is a very talented player, but also a great person, and that is something we always look for in recruiting."
Smith is the fourth newcomer slated to join the Hawkeyes next season. During the fall signing period, Iowa inked Canadian big man Jamie Vanderbeken and junior college transfers Justin Johnson and Cyrus Tate.


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LSU BIOS program joins the Digital Arts Alliance
BATON ROUGE, La., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pearson Foundation today announced plans to support, for the second year in a row, Louisiana State University's (
The BIOS program, a "biology boot camp," provides students with a short, intensive preview of what is expected of them in introductory biology at
"Course failure is costly to the student and the university, but through the BIOS program, and with the help of the Pearson Foundation, we prepare students by reducing the time needed for new students to learn and implement the skills required to meet the expectations of college courses," said Sheri Wischusen, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program Manager, and Assistant Director for Undergraduate
As part of the announced agreement, LSU BIOS has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts K-16 education through fully funded and staffed programs delivered directly to schools and community centers nationwide. The Pearson Foundation is the founding partner in the Digital Arts Alliance.
Each year, the Digital Arts Alliance makes it possible for more than 15,000 U.S. students and their teachers to experience firsthand how laptop computers, video production equipment, and the latest mobile-phone technologies are changing the ways young people can organize, present, and share information about issues that matter to them. Alliance members believe that using technologies to enhance personal expression creates an expanded kind of literacy, often referred to as 21st Century literacy, which people -- especially young people -- already use in their everyday lives.
Mark Nieker, President of the Pearson Foundation, said, "The Digital Arts Alliance strives to help teachers to teach, and students to learn through innovative learning techniques. By incorporating digital arts into the BIOS program, students are required to demonstrate essential skills and knowledge with built-in opportunities for self-assessment."
About LSU's BIOS Program
The Biology Intensive Orientation for Students (BIOS) Program was designed to positively impact the success of incoming freshman biology majors by giving them tools and strategies to succeed at
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The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson's (NYSE: PSO) commitment to education by partnering with leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance across the globe. The Foundation aims to make a difference by sponsoring innovative educational programs and extending its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local communities. More information on the Pearson Foundation can be found at www.pearsonfoundation.org.
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DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi Motors agreed to form an alliance on August 1 of last year.
With its U.S. business still struggling, DaimlerChrysler AG is laying the groundwork for a full takeover of Japan's Mitsubishi as part of its ambition to build a true global concern.
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC), in which the German-U.S. car giant holds a 37% stake, said Wednesday that the German Rolf Eckrodt has been appointed its new chief executive.
Eckrodt was brought in from DaimlerChrysler in 2001 but has so far only been in charge of Mitsubishi's passenger car division. As CEO he will also oversee the truck and bus operations. DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Jürgen Schrempp flew to Tokyo especially to finalize the decision.
Officially, DaimlerChrysler and MMC are presenting the change in leadership as an initiative by MMC's outgoing president Takashi Sonobe. But people close to MMC in Tokyo said that the move was an indication of DaimlerChrysler's impatience with the pace of restructuring at the Japanese group. People close to DaimlerChrysler said the group had pushed for the change in leadership at MMC to be able to react quicker to market changes.
Close integration of U.S. arm Chrysler with the Japanese group is a key component of Schrempp's vision of a global concern.
DaimlerChrysler despatched some 40 managers to MMC and a further two top executives left for Tokyo in the last two weeks to closely examine the group's commercial-vehicles business. They will also look at closer cooperation in development, procurement and financial services.
Altogether, the steps are widely seen as an indication that DaimlerChrysler is preparing for a full takeover of Mitsubishi.
DaimlerChrysler spokesman Hartmut Schick stressed that his group was under no time pressure to act. He said that once MMC was in good condition, DaimlerChrysler would be ready to take a majority stake.
DaimlerChrysler has the option to increase its stake to up to 100% after October 2003. Analysts took a relaxed view of DaimlerChrysler's latest maneuvering ? provided restructuring at MMC proves successful. "If MMC is on a sound footing in two to three years from now, there are no arguments against a takeover," said Christian Breitsprecher at Deutsche Bank.
Stefan Augustin at Bankhaus Delbrück pointed out that MMC, with a market capitalization of 4.5 billion euro, would not be a big acquisition for DaimlerChrysler. But the Japanese company's huge debt mountain of 13 billion euro could prove an obstacle, he said.


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Brutal Awakening (Parcival)
Adrift and unsecured; is this freedom, or a soul lost?
Without bonds to bring home the heart,
yearning grows at brutal cost.
The unseen, the unknown, the whispers start,
thus drawing forth the lonely.
Blindly, this way and that the seeker will cast,
asserting a psuedo independence
arrogantly rejecting the past
balancing card-like, with hardened stance
yet no supporting base.
Flimsy and easily destroyed, yet bravely reclaiming youth,
stiff and defiant, blinkered sight
hardened against the truth
before the cold winds, on wingless flight
fixated on new fortune.
Ah the shock when suddenly comes the blow,
to rend the fragile maverick
from top to toe.
Surely blindness was a heartless trick
to cast upon the helpless.
Crashing, bleeding, in a torn and shattered mound,
from which, painstakingly must
the pieces each be found.
Singly and excruciatingly in perfect trust
to repair the ruined.
Such the result, when the adventurer abandons care,
fools themselves that all they need
must be elsewhere
and to their folly, pays no heed
to that which is near.
Brashly sets their focus to the far
and there stubbornly trys to see
a dream without a star.
After all, not so strong, nor free
when the knife cuts deep.
Aching and scarred, the brutally awakened dreamer
carefully sifts the bloodied earth.
Painfully repairs, scrubs cleaner,
then meekly settles by the hearth
and knows, this is love.
Never the same, equilibrium harshly thrown,
the heart which once yearned
to freely roam
accepts the hard lessons learned
and rests : safe and warm , at home.
Anji Alexander 07 /06 /2003

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Fresh, crisp zucchini ribbons are tossed in a creamy tahini dressing and accompanied by spinach and sweet oven-blistered tomatoes. This strong veggie trio is topped with ground beef that gets a Mediterranean personality, and a generous garnish of toasted almonds adds a satisfying crunch to every bite!
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Almonds, sliced(ContainsTree Nut/Noix)
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
Add tomatoes and 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast in the middle of the oven, until tomatoes are blistered, 12-14 min.
While the tomatoes roast, cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the zucchini into long ribbons. Add zucchini ribbons to a large bowl. Peel, then finely mince or grate garlic. Zest and juice lemon.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add almonds. Toast, tossing occasionally until golden, 2-3 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate.
While the almonds toast, stir together tahini, half the garlic, lemon zest, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp oil (dbl all for 4 ppl) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Return the same pan (from step 3) to medium-high. Add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then beef. Cook, breaking up into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 3-4 min.** Drain any excess fat, then return pan to heat. Add remaining garlic and Italian Seasoning, then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, 1-2 min.
Pat zucchini ribbons dry with paper towels. Add baby spinach to the bowl. Drizzle half the dressing over top, then toss to coat. Divide zucchini and spinach between plates. Top with beef and blistered tomatoes. Drizzle remaining dressing over top. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

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A FULL emergency was declared at Sumburgh airport on Thursday night after the crew of the Edinburgh flight reported the smell of smoke in the cockpit.
Fire services from Sumburgh, Sandwick and Lerwick attended.
The Saab 340 aircraft with 30 passengers and three crew onboard made “priority approach” and landed safely.
Passengers only became aware of the emergency after the plane had landed and taxied to its parking.
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IT was all smiles in the sunshine at Bruche Primary School as winners of a sun safety competition were announced.
Pupils were asked to come up with a drawing on how to stay safe in the sun.
Megan Hopwwod and Ava Vincent won hats and suncream from company CRODA.
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It’s a busy day for Judy Stanton and the Brooklyn Heights Association. She sends us this update on Sanitation Department scheduling:
1) There will be no garbage trucks on Monday (tomorrow) because of the Washington’s Birthday holiday.
2) Your regular garbage will be picked up on Wednesday morning. Please hold back all regular trash until late Tuesday night for Wednesday morning trucks.
3) For residents whose RECYCLING is ordinarily picked up on Monday, collection will begin at MIDNIGHT on Tuesday morning and finish up by 2 PM on Tuesday afternoon.
PLEASE wait until late Monday night before piling your recyling bags at the curb. It should all be gone by 2 pm on Tuesday.
Thank you! Judy Stanton, BHA Executive Director
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A new report shows that the Koch Brothers spent part of a $3.1 million fund to help get Scott Pruitt installed as the head of the EPA. Pruitt is a climate change denier who sued the EPA repeatedly as Attorney General of Oklahoma, a state where the Kochs do a lot of environmental damage, and they wanted to return the favors that he has so graciously bestowed upon them. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.
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I bought this with the powder tickler to help work up new loads accurately and quickly. I have a "Culver" powder measure with micrometer settings.It's very accurate. Once a measurement is recorded (ie:97 clicks for 55 gr.) I usually will load from then on by volume instead of weight for more consistantcy. The funnel is a great tool because it receives the powder from the pan neatly and effiecently. it serves most calibers, is just the right size (not to big or bulky) and is very stable on the cases.
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‘Belligerent’ Fox News Anchor Gregg Jarrett Arrested in Airport Bar
Fox News anchor Gregg Jarrett was arrested at a Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport bar on Wednesday after he reportedly got too drunk.
At around 12 pm on Wednesday, police were called to the Northern Lights Grill in the airport’s main terminal where police say Jarrett was “intoxicated,” “belligerent,” and “refused to follow their orders.”
Police arrested the 59-year-old Jarrett for interfering with a peace officer, a misdemeanor. He was released around 1 am on $300 bond.
Jarrett, a weekend anchor, is currently on leave from Fox News for “personal reasons.” In April, viewers noticed Jarrett “behaving strangely” and “slurring his words” on a broadcast. He reportedly left his show early without any explanation.
A spokesperson for Fox News said “we were made aware late last night that Gregg Jarrett was arrested in Minneapolis yesterday and charged with a misdemeanor. He is dealing with serious personal issues at this time. A date at which Gregg might return to air has yet to be determined.”
The Los Angeles-born anchor has worked at Fox News since 2002 and is an occasional fill-in anchor for America’s Newsroom, Happening Now, and Studio B. He also does hour-long documentaries for the network and serves as one of their legal analysts.
Prior to coming to Fox, Jarrett worked as an anchor at MSNBC and was the anchor on shift during the 9/11 attacks. He has also worked at Court TV, CNBC, and a number of local PBS, ABC, and NBC affiliates in California, Maryland, North Carolina, and Kansas.
Many have been quick to speculate that Jarrett’s absence from the air may have something to do with his marriage. Jarrett has been married to Catherine Anderson since 1993.


As it is compatible with many requirements required by this precision industry, CNC medical machining is used in the manufacture of medical precision parts. So what parts are CNC machining services generally used for?
One of the most important uses for machining medical parts is the production of body implants, such as knee implants and hip replacements. Most of the time, doctors only need a small number of implants. This means that processes like injection molding are not economical to use. This is because mold production can unnecessarily increase production costs. However, with CNC medical machining, machinists can reuse tools. In this way, they do not affect production costs. These implants are made from a variety of metals, from metals such as titanium to plastics such as PEEK. This makes CNC machining services a viable machining process. This is due to its compatibility with a wide variety of materials. Therefore, it is very suitable for this type of production process.
In addition to manufacturing body implants, CNC machining services can also manufacture surgical instruments that medical professionals use during surgical procedures. These metal parts may include scissors, biopsy tubes, blade handles, cutters, clips, spacers, benders, etc. These CNC-machined surgical tools and instruments must be manufactured with care and with additional safety requirements, such as easy sterilization. Medical device manufacturers may favor CNC machining services for these surgical tools due to high precision requirements. Some tools and instruments must be produced in small batches. Therefore, CNC fabrication services would be the perfect economical way to produce these parts. Through CNC machining, medical precision parts can also undergo comprehensive surface finishing to ensure no surface defects.
Surgical instruments are simple devices that usually consist of one or two metal parts. But CNC machines can make parts for more complex devices, such as heart rate monitors, MRI scanners, and X-ray machines. These expensive devices can contain hundreds or thousands of individual parts, many of which can be made with CNC machines. Machined equipment parts can include small parts such as switches, buttons, and levers, as well as larger parts such as monitor housings. These components must be of a high standard to eliminate any chance of machine failure, especially since medical equipment is often moved from room to room around the hospital. However, unlike implants and surgical tools, these components may not need to be biocompatible or biosafe, as they may never come in direct contact with the patient. Therefore, a wider range of CNC machining services can be used.
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Item description for Allies of the Earth: Railroads And the Soul of Preservation by Alfred Runte...
What did America lose with the decline of the passenger train? Much more than most Americans think. The greatest loss is the alliance between technology and the land, according to public historian Alfred Runte. Once abandoning railroads would have been unthinkable, but we have virtually forgotten the importance of trains for our country and for ourselves. Now the landscape suffers in our mindless rush to get rid of old technology and blindly embrace the new.
Runte asks us to reevaluate existing modes of transportation and to recognize the need for railroads--not just as a safe, efficient, and interactive means of travel, but also as effective stewards for our dwindling landscape. Challenging the notion that speed is the only way to conquer our nation's expanse or that beauty does not matter, Runte reminds us of our love for distance, and the joys of open space. Travel is not only about arriving at our destination quickly, but is also what we experience along our route. Recalling train travel experiences of his own, Runte invites us to interact as we travel, to look out the train window at our country, and to care passionately about the landscape we see.
Noting our own history as well as Europe's, Runte points out what has gone wrong with the U.S. railroad system and calls us all to task: railroad companies, Amtrak, the U.S. government, environmentalists, economists, politicians, railroad historians, and ordinary citizens. As a true visionary with a deep respect for the land and its people, Runte asks us to open our eyes and our minds to the idea that beauty could once again be part of our daily lives. He gives us hope that railroads we so carelessly threw away may still be restored to preserve the remaining glories of our continent.
Although few Americans use passenger trains today, we still love railroads. We say we want to preserve our national parks, countryside, and urban landscapes, yet we keep tearing into the best of them every day. Once abandoning railroads would have been unthinkable, but we have forgotten the importance of trains for our earth and for ourselves. Alfred Runte challenges our notion that adding highways and airports will help us reach our destinations more quickly, or meet our transportation and environmental goals. He dares us to care about what we see as we travel and to believe railroads hold a key to preserving our national landscapes. As a true visionary with a deep respect for the land and its people, Runte gives us hope that by restoring our trains, we can save our nation's imperiled natural beauty.
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More About Alfred Runte
Alfred Runte, an environmental historian based in Seattle, is the author of "National Parks: The American Experience" (1979; rev. ed., 1987), also published by the University of Nebraska Press.
Alfred Runte currently resides in Seattle. Alfred Runte was born in 1947.
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Shows clearly and convincingly why America needs passenger trains now more than ever Jan 9, 2007
Runte, who has written extensively about national parks, applies the same reasoning that supports their existence and preservation to the case for passenger trains as common carriers and agents of preservation. A rail-based transportation network, he argues, is a key component to maintaining the American landscape and fostering sustainable development and historic preservation. Written with authority and clarity, as well as a touch of the poetic, Runte shows how the US has failed to learn the lessons of its own past and Europe's present. It is an easy but thought-provoking read that will turn any environmentalist into a passenger rail advocate.
A unique leisure choice. Nov 7, 2006
ALLIES OF THE EARTH: RAILROADS AND THE SOUL OF PRESERVATION comes from an environmentalist and historian whose concurrent exploration of railroad history and environmental preservation efforts draw together in an unusual survey of both. When he realized America's parks had been formed by railroads, he followed the historical connections between environmental efforts and rail history, blending in a first-person travelogue of experience with history, culture, political and social influences, and preservation challenges alike. While difficult to easily categorize, this reaches across categories and collection boundaries and even will appeal into the public library setting as a unique leisure choice.
Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
Trains for America Aug 19, 2006
At one time, railroads served as the connective tissue of America, tying its far-flung communities and large cities together with safe, no-hassle travel. All of that changed upon the advent of interstates and cheap gas. Fast-forward to the current day where Alfred Runte, author of many environmental histories, tells of railroad's heyday, its slow decline, and its emerging renaissance.
ALLIES OF THE EARTH is filled with nostalgic photographs and illustrations that whisk readers away to bygone days. In addition to Mr. Runte's arguments for a return to good, affordable passenger service, he carries readers across the decades with stops at Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks.
If you have been searching for an attractive tome containing compelling arguments for a return to reasonable American rail service, then ALLIES OF THE EARTH is for you.
I highly recommend it.
Outstanding Conservative Case for Revitalization of Passenger Rail Jun 14, 2006
This well researched, wrtten and handsomely illustrated book makes the case that the environmental, historic preservation and even the Civil Rights movements of the 1960s, missed the boat in not seeking to preserve the private passenger rail network.

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Just Cause 3Video Game - 2015 | PlayStation 4 (PS4) Day One edition.
"Set in the bucolic Mediterranean island republic of Medici, a land crumbling under the brutal rule of General Di Ravello, you assume control of franchise's hero Rico Rodriguez, a man on a mission to liberate his homeland and the people of Medici...by any means necessary. With over four hundred square miles of utter freedom from sky to seabed and a massive arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways you can dream up"--From www.metacritic.com.
Publisher: El Segundo, CA : Square Enix,
Edition: PlayStation 4 (PS4) Day One edition.
Copyright Date: ©2015
Branch Call Number: Video game 793.932 JUS
Characteristics: 1 DVD-ROM :,sound, colour ;,4 3/4 in. digital, rda video file, PlayStation 4, rda
Alternative Title: Just cause three [game]

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Many people are curious about whether or not snails bleed when they are injured. While it might not be a topic that initially comes to mind, understanding the biology of these small creatures can be quite fascinating.
Understanding the blood of snails and the reason for its color can help us better comprehend the diverse biology existing in nature. Furthermore, it can shed light on how these creatures are adapted to their specific habitats, and how different species may have evolved over time.
Do Snails Bleed?
Snails, like other living creatures, do indeed bleed. However, their blood is different from that of humans and other vertebrates in both color and composition. In this section, we will explore the unique qualities of snail blood, as well as its functions within their bodies.
Understanding Snail Blood
Snails have blue blood instead of the red blood we often associate with most animals. This is due to the presence of a copper-containing protein called hemocyanin, which serves as an oxygen-carrying molecule found in some species of mollusks. When oxygen molecules bind to the copper in hemocyanin, their blood takes on a blue appearance.
It’s important to note that snail blood is referred to as hemolymph. Hemolymph circulates throughout their body, functioning as both blood and interstitial fluid simultaneously. This compound is essential for the proper functioning of a snail’s body.
Hemolymph and Its Functions
Within snails, hemolymph serves vital roles to ensure their survival. Here are a few essential functions of snail hemolymph:
- Oxygen transportation: As mentioned earlier, the blue color of snail blood is due to the presence of hemocyanin. This protein allows for efficient oxygen transportation throughout the body, ensuring their cells receive the necessary oxygen levels.
- Nutrient distribution: Hemolymph distributes essential nutrients to snail’s cells, including amino acids, sugars, and other compounds required for cell functioning and growth.
- Waste removal: Snail hemolymph also carries metabolic waste products away from cells, ensuring proper waste removal and overall bodily cleanliness.
- Immune response: Hemolymph plays a role in snail’s immune system, helping to defend their bodies against potentially harmful pathogens and foreign substances.
Injury and Wound Healing in Snails
Common Causes of Injuries
Snails can experience injuries from various sources in their environment. Common causes include accidental crushing or dropping, mishandling by their owners, or even rough interactions with other snails. Objects in their habitat, such as sharp rocks or abrasive surfaces, can also cause harm to these delicate creatures.
Snails possess the ability to heal from their wounds, with their healing process being aided by their mucus. As a natural glycosaminoglycan-based gel, snail mucus has been found to effectively seal skin wounds and promote diabetic wound healing. The mucus contains glycoproteins that have antioxidative properties, allowing it to help with the wound healing process.
To treat an injured snail, it’s essential to keep its environment clean and moist, allowing the mucus to do its work. Additionally, providing the snail with proper nourishment can assist in the healing process, especially calcium-rich foods that promote healthy shell growth.
In some cases, snails can regenerate lost or damaged body parts. Snail regeneration capability varies between species, but it is generally observed that they are capable of recovering from minor injuries such as small shell cracks. Advanced regeneration, such as the regrowth of tentacles, occurs in certain snail species.
For regeneration to occur, the snail needs to be in optimal health and have favorable living conditions. Proper care, including a nutritionally balanced diet and a well-maintained habitat, significantly contributes to the likelihood of regeneration in injured snails.
Significance in Research and Ecological Conservation
Snails play a crucial role in various ecosystems and serve as an essential component of biodiversity. As a result, they are gaining attention in research and conservation efforts. Snails are indicators of environmental health, and studying their population trends can provide insight into ecosystem changes and challenges.
One example of snail conservation efforts is in Hawaii, where the extinction of a snail named George marked the end of his species. Researchers are working relentlessly to save the remaining unique snail species in the region, highlighting the importance of snails in preserving biodiversity and maintaining a healthy ecosystem (Scientific American).
Snails contribute to ecological balance by serving as a food source for various organisms, such as birds, lizards, and insects. For example, during egg-laying season, female wild turkeys can consume up to 40% more snails than usual to obtain vital nutrients needed for shell and embryo formation (Eco-generation). Snails also help maintain soil quality by breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients.
Collaboration in research and conservation, such as international partnerships and collections-based studies, can lead to a better understanding of snail diversity and its importance in ecosystems. By employing various collection strategies, it is possible to broaden the knowledge of land snail habits and habitats, informing more effective conservation plans (ResearchGate).

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The Finnish hotshot Sakari Oramo divides himself into three equal parts: he is the music director of the CBSO, the chief conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the chief conductor-designate of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic. He's also a champion of these countries' musical traditions.
"There is what you might call a North European Rim, which you can see in the connections between Sibelius and Vaughan Williams," he says. How so? "Spinning long lines out of small cells, in contrast to the German tradition, which is about presenting something, then developing it. Vaughan Williams may have imbibed deeply from the 19th-century Germans, but he was also influenced by Sibelius."
What does Oramo make of British audiences' lack of respect for their heritage? "It could be a lack of self-esteem: imported things are better than home-grown ones. In Finland, we have always championed our own music, and I transferred that attitude to British music, where I found treasurable things." Like what? "The music of John Foulds, which has been very neglected, despite being a highly original voice. History is not always right in its posthumous verdicts."
He attributes the fact that Finland and Sweden have not replicated Britain's divide between avant-garde and mainstream to a different mindset. "In Scandinavia, we regard elitism as good. British audiences are more reluctant to face up to things they may not understand. In Scandinavia, music is not seen as being only about enjoyment - it's also about education, and broadening horizons."
At his Prom, he will conduct Sibelius, Strauss and Bartók, and at the Usher Hall, Bruckner's First Symphony, as part of a sequence of themaster's symphonic works. He's sceptical about Usher Hall's strategy. "Bruckner should not be taken in large doses," he says. "His philosophy is not as comprehensive and encyclopedic as Sibelius's is."
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Jio GigaFiber launch has finally seen the light of day at the 42nd Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited. In his speech Mukesh Amabani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, said: “The response to Jio GigaFiber was simply overwhelming.”
Here is what will be offered under Jio GigaFiber or Jio Fiber services as well as Jio DTH or Jio Set top Box:
- Broadband speeds up to 1 GBPS
- Landline phone
- High definition entertainment
- Jio DTH or Jio Set top box will be able to take live video conferencing
- Voice enabled virtual assistants
- Interactive gaming
- Smart home solutions.
Mukesh Ambani also said that existing Jio Fiber customers can now enjoy cable TV services, which will be relayed with the help of existing local cable operators. “With Jio’s upgraded infrastructure, LCOs can better DTH,” said Mukesh Ambani. Jio’s 4K set top box can accept broadcast signal from LCO partner cable.
Jio Set top box also allows multi-player and social gaming with anyone from anywhere across the world. Apart from Jio Set top box, Jio MR headsets were also unveiled, which offer virtual reality experience while shopping or watching movies. Called the Jio Holoboard, the mixed reality headsets will be available for purchase in the market at an “extremely affordable price” said Reliance.
Mukesh Ambani also announced that Jio GigaFiber or Jio Fiber will be extended to small and medium enterprises. He added that SMBs are at par with large enterprises. Jio Fiber would offer them reliable connectivity along with cloud applications. “All the innovations displayed today have been created by Indian startups,” added Ambani. The Jio Fiber service will be available from 5 September 2019. Jio Fiber will be priced between Rs 700 and 10,000 per month. Voice calls will be absolutely free says Mr Amabani. Also, an unlimited international calling pack has been announced at Rs 500.
In what can most certainly termed an interesting move, Jio Fiber and Jio Set Top Box owners will be able to watch movies released in theatres on a first day and first show basis from the comfort of their homes from September 2020 onwards, added Mukesh Ambani.
Furthermore, Jio IoT services and Jio Blockchain solutions will also be introduced.
Jio and Microsoft Azure Partnership
Jio will set-up data centres in India that run on Microsoft Azure. “Jio and Microsoft will jointly offer Office 365,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.