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Artist/Maker: Middle Cumberland Culture
Created: Late Mississippian (c. 1400)
Origin/Purchase: Cumberland River Valley
Materials: unidentified stone
Dimensions: 24.1 × 10.8 × 14 (9 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.)
Provenance: Harry Innes; by gift to Thomas Jefferson in 1790; by gift to the American Philosophical Society in 1791; by transfer to the National Museum of the American Indian
Historical Notes: In 1790 Harry Innes renewed his "slight acquaintance" with Jefferson by sending him this statue. He wrote that it had been found five or six inches below the surface of the ground by a farmer plowing near the Cumberland River:
It is the Image carved of Stone of a naked Woman kneeling; it is roughly executed, but from the coarseness of the Stone the instrument with which it was probably carved and its antiquity I think shews the maker to have had some talent in that way, the design being good.
Innes hoped to search the site where the statue was found for evidence of habitation to help determine its age. Jefferson was pleased with Innes's gift:
It is certainly the best piece of workmanship I ever saw from their [Indian] hands. If the artist did not intend it, he has very happily hit on the representation of a woman in the first moments of parturition.
Jefferson presented the statue to the American Philosophical Society in 1791, and it was recorded in their proceedings as a "curious piece of Indian sculpture representing an Indian woman in labor, found near Cumberland, Va." Although Jefferson believed the statue depicted a woman in labor, the kneeling position was a typical ceremonial posture for both females and males of high status during the Mississippian period.
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As part of President Barack Obama’s annual effort to provoke Republicans and cheer up disheartened Democrats, the president touched on a theme that he has deployed effectively in the past that is designed to inflame tensions between the genders: The idea that women are systematically discriminated against in the workplace.
“Of course, nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages. That’s why this Congress still needs to pass a law that makes sure a woman is paid the same as a man for doing the same work,” Obama said during his State of the Union address. “It’s 2015. It’s time.”
Of course, the notion propagated by this White House – that women earn 23 percent less than a man does for the same job – is a demonstrable myth. That has not stopped the president and his allies from disseminating that politically beneficial lie. The fact that Obama chose not to repeat the hopelessly inaccurate statistic that women make 77 cents for every dollar a man earns does last night, however, does indicate that the fact checkers are effectively shaming the administration into being a touch more truthful.
For years, it has been in the administration’s best interests to drop that statistic. By the administration’s own dubious calculations, the White House pays women less than their male counterparts in similar positions – a condition that persists long after it was first revealed by investigative reporters.
“The average female employee at the White House earns about $78,400, while the average male employee earns about $88,600,” CBS News reported in June of last year. “That’s a gap of 13 percent – the same percentage as 2009, when the average woman made about $72,700 and the average man earned about $82,000.”
“Women tend to hold more junior positions than men, and among White House leadership just 53 female officials make more than $100,000 compared to 87 males who do,” the report continued.
White House advisor Valerie Jarrett was confronted over this disparity, and the hypocrisy associated with the president’s regular hectoring of others for a sin in which he also indulges, by potential Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina on Wednesday in an appearance on MSNBC.
Fiorina noted that, not only are there already anti-discrimination laws on the books and if women are truly being discriminated against, they have a legal recourse. Moreover, she added, the president is not leading on the issue because he cannot even address the pay disparity in his own White House based on the administration’s problematic calculations.
“I’m also struck by the fact that the single greatest impediment to equal pay for equal work is the seniority system,” Fiorina continued, “which pays not on merit, not on performance, but on time and grade.”
“And who is it that supports the seniority system?” she asked. “Unions. Government bureaucracies. The vast majority of constituencies that the Democratic Party represents and who supports the Democratic Party.”
“In the White House, women do earn equal pay for equal work,” Jarrett replied unconvincingly. She went on to ignore Fiorina’s astute questions and touted the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law in 2009 as evidence of the administration’s commitment to eliminate gender discrimination. “There’s no good reason why Congress hasn’t passed the paycheck fairness act!” she exclaimed.
So, if you were hoping for a final Götterdämmerung over the issue of equal pay between these two powerful female voices, you were disappointed. It was, nevertheless, clarifying to watch Jarrett adopt an evasive posture when confronted by the White House’s own pay gap.


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Published: 23 October 2020
South West Leaders call on everyone planning a half-term break to be extra careful and to follow the rules. Exeter cases ‘broadly’ back to national average. Ask a minister a question about coronavirus. Devon’s Director of Public Health, Dr Virginia Pearson, awarded the Faculty of Public Health President’s Medal. Clocks go back and Halloween is coming…
Published: 16 October 2020
The pattern in Exeter has shown a successful reduction in student cases with no sign of significant spread thanks to the swift actions of the university and other partners in working together to contain the situation. But we must not be complacent. We are now seeing more community cases in Exeter and across Devon, in line with the rise in the rest of the country, particularly in the working age population, and we expect cases to increase over the next few weeks. These cases cannot be linked to university students and the coronavirus appears to be passing between people outside of COVID-secure settings, which suggests that community spread is now occurring. Obviously, we want to limit the impact on people in older age groups and those who are particularly vulnerable so the time to act is now.
Published: 14 October 2020
The government’s new three-tiered system of local COVID alert levels comes into force today in England. Devon is at ‘medium’ alert level. We’ve put together some information to help you understand what that means.
Published: 9 October 2020
We are seeing cases in Devon rise generally as elsewhere in the country, but we are still lower than the national average for England though. In Exeter, the number of positive cases among the student population is going up significantly, but the number of cases among non-students are still fairly low, and is certainly below the England average. This gives us a high degree of confidence that we are not seeing significant spread from the student population to the non-student population in Exeter. If we think about a ‘ladder’ of interventions, and lockdown of Exeter being the top rung on the ladder, we are no where near the top yet. There are things that we can do in addition to the things that we are currently doing to help try to control that spread of the virus and hopefully avoid us getting towards the top rung of that ladder.
Published: 9 October 2020
Deputy Director for Public Health Devon says we’re not near lockdown yet; Chair of the Team Devon Board urges people not to be complacent; check confirmed cases in your area and urgent economic recovery plan unveiled and World Mental Health Day.
Published: 2 October 2020
The latest figures show another rise in the number of COVID-19 tests provided in Devon. 10,900 tests (Pillar 2) were carried out during the week ending 25 September, a significant rise on the 7,600 test carried out during the previous week. Test resources had been diverted to other parts of the country where infection rates and demand for COVID-19 testing is higher. That had, for a time, left Devon residents struggling to book tests locally and quickly.
Published: 25 September 2020
Cllr John Hart urges everyone to do all they can to avoid more severe restrictions in future; Introducing the NHS COVID-19 App and Site QR Code System – What you need to know! And new #YouCanAdopt national adoption campaign about adopting during coronavirus.
Published: 25 September 2020
Devon’s infection rate is still comparatively low, but the number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) tests has risen this week, in line with the national trend. We currently have 61 cases across the whole of Devon reported in the latest data, and a little over half of those have been new cases in Exeter. These are cases linked to the University of Exeter and a number of students who have recently arrived for the start of term already with the virus and inadvertently passed it on to their housemates. They, and their households, are all self-isolating and following public health advice, and there’s no evidence at this stage of the virus spreading into the community. We’re monitoring the data closely so that we can respond immediately to changes as they arise.
Published: 18 September 2020
Dr Virginia Pearson, the Director of Public Health Devon said this week that it’s clear that there are some real issues with public access to testing via the NHS Test and Trace system across Devon, and that it is a national issue. She was commenting following release of the latest data that actually shows a big rise in the number of tests completed in the last seven days, (around 8,500), compared to the previous week (around 6,500). The number of confirmed cases in Devon have also fallen in the last week, from 54 to 26.
Published: 11 September 2020
The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases across England is rising. That’s true of case numbers in Devon too. The Director of Public Health Devon, Dr Virginia Pearson, has this week issued a fresh warning, urging all Devon residents – of all ages, but specifically to younger residents – to follow the public health advice at all times. The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Devon is still very low comparatively, but it is rising. Not all new cases are now linked to the returning international travellers, which was the pattern we had seen previously. Our younger residents – those in their late teens and early twenties – are a tricky audience to reach with public messages, so here is a personal appeal to parents and families with dependents around that age to remind them how important it is to protect themselves and others.

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Nature has been inspiring designers to create a fantastic work. Like the work below.
Artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz inspired by nature, by an ivy. Rack shelf is called metamorphosis.
The design is very attractive, it is reminiscent of ivy thick but now it’s a storage solution. Shelves are made from Baltic birch plywood painted black. Like the furniture will fit in with modern interiors or even Gothic. It will not be easy to choose furniture that will combine with it but you will not regret it.
This rack looks a bit philosophical and a little fun but it’s highly unusual and will surely attract everyone’s attention. You can also use it in the office.

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Author(s): Audinga Baltrunaite, Cristina Giorgiantonio, Sauro Mocetti and Tommaso Orlando.
Public procurement outcomes depend on the ability of the procuring agency to select well-performing suppliers. Should public administrations be granted more or less discretion in their decision making? Using Italian data on municipal public works tendered in the period 2009-2013, we study how a reform extending the scope of bureaucrat discretion affects supplier selection. We find that the share of contracts awarded to politically connected firms increases while the (ex-ante) labor productivity of the winning firm decreases, thus suggesting a potential misallocation of the public funds. These effects are concentrated among lower quality procuring agencies.
Keywords: discretion,supplier selection,public procurement,transparency,corruption.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 17, 2006 --- Embria(tm) Health Sciences, a raw material manufacturer of science-backed natural ingredients for the human nutrition market, appointed Stuart Reeves, Ph.D. to the position of director of research and development. Dr. Reeves is responsible for leading Embria's internal science program, including contract research, and working with the development team to complete extensive research on potential new products.
"We are pleased that Dr. Reeves is now officially a part of Embria Health Sciences," said Paul Faganel, president, Embria Health Sciences. "His far-reaching experience in the food science and technology field is essential to us as we move forward with the development of new ingredients for the dietary supplement and functional food markets."
An international biotechnology scientist, Dr. Reeves has authored dozens of peer-reviewed papers for such revered publications as the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta and Food and Agricultural Immunlogy. Having held senior academic positions at the University of Sussex and Cornell University, he currently serves as a board and panel member on various state and university committees in Iowa. Dr. Reeves was formerly the primary senior scientist for Diamond V Mills, Inc., Embria's parent company, where he laid the scientific foundation for many of their research-based nutrition products. He holds bachelor's and doctorate degrees from London University.
Embria Health Sciences, www.embriahealth.com, combines science and nature to bring high-quality, research-based natural ingredients to the global human nutrition market. Embria's key products are manufactured using a proprietary technology, which produces vital metabolites that deliver nutritional benefits and support increased bioavailability. Embria holds Nutrition Business Journal's 2005 product merit award for its selenium ingredient, eXselen(tm) and recently launched a new immune health ingredient, EpiCor(tm).
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As you know that RBI will launch digital rupees online and IDFC First Bank will launch a separate IDFC Digital Rupees wallet because it will be India’s first digital currency that will be issued by official sources.
IDFC First Bank knows the importance of the Digital world and blockchain and they will never miss this opportunity to encash. They know that digital rupees will help them to reduce the branch load and cash process, which is a liability & they are spending too much money on it.
Because of digital mudra, IDFC First Bank can reduce the ATMs, branches & ICMC process. Which will save money also.
What is the IDFC Digital Rupee wallet?
After issuing the CBDC digital rupees online, all the institutions like IDFC First Bank will launch an IDFC First Bank Digital rupee wallet which will hold your all-crypto rupees like a traditional wallet. Crypto rupees will be digital virtual rupees and they will be treated as legal tender in India.
How the IDFC digital rupees wallet will work?
IDFC Digital Rupees wallet will have a unique crypto address, which you will share with others to receive digital rupees online. Only the central bank or CBDC will have the entire transaction information. It will be fast and secure with a global reach.
Is IDFC digital rupees wallet safe?
All transactions by IDFC First Bank digital wallet will be safe and secure but if your mobile phone will be hacked or you will share your IDFC First Bank digital rupee wallet secret key with others. Your balance may “0” within a minute.
Are there any transaction charges on IDFC First Bank’s digital rupee wallet?
Right now, several wallet companies are charging some transaction charges on crypto transactions, which is commission or slippage. Yes, IDFC First Bank can change yearly digital wallet charges or transaction charges, or merchant fees.
How to register in IDFC DIgital rupees wallet (Crypto)?
RBI digital rupee is a new concept and right now all the financial institutions are understanding the process. As per the standard crypto wallet process. You have to download the RBI or bank’s digital rupees wallet from Google Play or the Apple store.
IDFC First Bank Crypto wallet sign-up process.
After downloading, you have to enter a few basic details like KYC, email, mobile number, and secret key. After entering all data, the application will send one email to your account along with OTP on mobile.
Once you will enter both OTP (Email and Mobile). You will register as a user in your wallet. Now enter your bank account/UPI details for transactions.
Digital rupees are really a revolutionary product for RBI & govt of India because RBI is spending lakhs of crore rupees to print, mint and circulation. On average Reserve bank of India is paying up to rs 20 rupees for 100 to 2000 rupees per note for printing.
Apart from the RBI, IDFC First Bank is spending lots of crore in sorting, feeding ATMs and cash transactions. They will also save money.
Now IDFC First Bank has launched the IDFC CBDC Digital Rupee Wallet, which you can directly download from here.
What are wholesale CBDC digital rupees?
Wholesale CBDC stands for financial institutions carrying reserve deposits with a central bank. It helps in facilitating the improvement in payments and securities settlement efficiency. Moreover, these wholesale CBDCs help towards reducing the risks associated with counterparty credit and liquidity.
According to experts, the wholesale CBDC is something like what the RBI gives to the bank.
What are retail CBDC digital rupees?
On the other hand, the retail CBDC can be summarised as one of the currencies which has been issued to the general public. It is based on DLT, i.e., distributed ledger technology and has anonymity and traceability as its features. Moreover, these retail CBDCs are available round the clock and all year through, along with the feasibility of an interest rate application.
Generally speaking, a currency is always issued at a wholesale level by the Reserve Bank, which then makes its way to retail hands through designated institutions, unless and until we are talking about a form of DBT (direct benefit transfer).
Wholesale CBDC digital rupees vs Retail CBDC digital rupees
Retail CBDCs are quite popular among central banks in emerging economies as they offer motivation to take the lead in the rapidly emerging fintech industry and reduce cash printing and handling costs, thus paving the way towards a cashless society.
Though both Wholesale CBDC and Retail CBDC are digital currencies issued by the central bank, one witnesses a variety of use cases in the case of wholesale CBDCs as the latter is used in the interbank system to effect a cross-border payment.
To conclude, one can say that CBDCs may be the next big addition to the financial infrastructure as they are capable of ensuring cost-effective global payments. Moreover, users can also get the advantages of security and speed for their transactions. Where this new and innovative development steers the nations across the globe only time can tell.
Step-by-Step Guide: Register for IDFC digital rupees wallet (Digital Currency)
How to register for CBDC?
If you are an IDFC FIRST Bank customer selected for the CBDC pilot project, the bank will send you an SMS on your registered mobile number or email on your registered email address, which will include a link to the e₹ (Digital Rupee) app.
Click on the link to download, and follow the step-by-step guide below to complete the sign-up/ registration process:
- Click on start registration after reading and accepting the Terms & Conditions
- Verify the SIM card for the registered mobile number
- Click on Set App PIN and authenticate with your device password (PIN, Face Unlock, or Fingerprint)
- Enter your name in the field provided and click on Choose Wallet
- Enter your PIN in the first input field. Confirm your PIN in the second input field. Click on the “tick” button on Numpad to proceed
- Wallet Successfully Created” will be displayed on your screen
- Next, click on View Wallet Address, select Wallet, and then select “Link IDFC FIRST Bank Account”
- Click on Continue to allow the app to fetch existing IDFC FIRST Bank accounts linked to the registered mobile number
- Select the account you would like to connect with the wallet
- Enter the last 6 digits and the expiry date of your Debit Card
- A “Bank Account Linked Successfully” message will appear, indicating that the sign-up/registration process is complete
- You can now use e₹ (Digital Rupee) and enjoy CBDC’s benefits
- To deregister from the digital wallet, follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Open the digital wallet and click on “Settings”
- Choose “Deregister Wallet”
- You will receive a PIN to verify the same
- Once the PIN is entered and submitted, your wallet will be deregistered
- Do note, you will be prompted to unload any unspent balance in the wallet before deregistering after wallet PIN verification.
Once launched for the wider public, CBDC will complement physical currency notes and offer another mode of digital payment. Backed by the central bank, the CBDC in India will not only be safe but will also be instrumental in bolstering India’s economy and improving financial inclusion. Its other benefits for users and the government includes faster payments, decreased money management cost, better cross-border transactions, etc., and it will also help the nation achieve a cashless economy.
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Last week I offered you a twofer of a contest, a little something for the kids and something for you in the form of Stephanie O’Dea’s latest book plus a Veggie Tales DVD.
As always, thanks to everyone who played, and special thanks to Big Idea’s helpers at LBi and the kind folks at Penguin Books for the prizes. We love generous sponsors!
I apologize for the lateness of this announcement, and also that I’ve not gotten a contest up for this week. I’m working on something big for next week that I think will make it up to you, so don’t fret.

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Gospel R&B comes back, accolades piled higher
“They are the greatest vocal ensemble on the planet. On this subject there is nothing else to discuss. That’s the way it be’s.”
That group was Take 6. And if they are truly the greatest vocal ensemble, Korea will find out next week.
Certainly, Jones was not the only one to be impressed by the group. Almost every album released by Take 6 has been nominated for a Grammy award.
It will be the second time the group has come to Seoul to perform, said Yuyu Classic, the domestic promoter. Audiences are surprised by how much a human voice can sound like brass instruments or even like percussion, the promoter said of the group.
Take 6 started out as an a cappella quartet in 1980. Claude Mcknight, the leader of the band, was only a freshman in college when he found three people to sing with him. While they were rehearsing in a campus bathroom, Mark Kibble overheard them and asked to join the group; he became its fifth member. Kibble later invited Mervyn Warren to join as well, making it a sextet. In 1990, however, Warren left the band. Kibble invited his brother Joey to take Warren’s place. Take 6’s lineup hasn’t changed since.
The group’s swinging harmony-rich gospel sound has impressed some of America’s greatest entertainers. The group has appeared with Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, David Foster and Stevie Wonder. In the process, they became famous in their own right.
R&B pop stars like “Boyz II Men,” “N’SYNC” and “Coming of Age” often cite Take 6 as a major influence.
So far the group boasts eight Grammy awards, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. It also topped Downbeat Magazine’s readers’ and critics’ polls for seven consecutive years as the best jazz vocal group.
For its Seoul performance, Take 6 will be performing its greatest hits from 10 albums released during its 26 years of performing.
by Lee Min-a
Take 6 is performing at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall on March 1 at 4 p.m. Tickets range from 30,000 won ($31) to 100,000 won. For reservations, call, 1588-7890. For more information, call, (02) 586-2722.


The current media and technology landscape makes this the perfect time to be a trailblazer and build something unique. How can we use the chaos and disruption to our advantage? What does it take to get through the inevitable hard times that come our way? How has the American dream changed? On this episode, I am joined by TV and radio host, entrepreneur and consumer advocate, Craig Sewing who shares some insights on his success.
Technology is a huge tidal wave hitting the world. You can either drown in it, or grab the surfboard and ride it. -Craig Sewing
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Three Things We Learned From Craig Sewing
Why ordinary people need advocates in the media
The sensationalism in the media isn’t really meant to help people—it’s meant to help the corporations that are putting out content to drive ratings and make money on advertisers who are paying for the click of a mouse.
The importance of accepting both the good and bad parts of the journey
The more you grow in business, the more challenges you’ll have. It’s important to not get down about the difficulties because it’s all about balance. The whole journey is about appreciating even the bad times, too, because we learn from them. If we think of every ugly moment we’ve had in our lives, we’ll also realize how much stronger they made us.
Why this is the best time ever to turn a passion into a brand
Money can follow passion if we design it the right way. Right now we can take a passion we have and connect to content, a brand, a message and people we can inspire. The key is combining the old school work ethic with new school techniques. That is the sweet spot in which we find success.
The path to success is not a single, narrow road. We can blaze our own trails. Right now, we really have the opportunity to leverage technology, content and attention to build something valuable, inspiring and purpose-driven. More than ever, we can go against what are considered traditional society norms in business and what success looks like. In order to make this a possibility we have to embrace the whole journey – flaws, failures and all. When we flip our perspective and see failure as a vessel for learning and growth, we can replace fear with faith.
Craig Sewing is an entrepreneur, executive producer, TV host, radio personality, speaker and trainer. He is the CEO of Ignite Now Media and host & Creator of American Dream Show and Sewing Radio Show. He has a background in real estate and finance. He confronts polarizing issues head-on, forever focused on cutting through the media clutter, he states his views bluntly, making friends and enemies along the way. Go to http://craigsewing.com/ for more information. You can find him on social media Instagram: @craigsewingofficial and on Facebook find his show, @TheAmericanDreamTV.


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Actress Deepika Padukone has openly called her Bajirao Mastani co-star Ranveer Singh "hot" on micro-blogging…
Golmaal 4 goes on floors this year. Sans Kareena Kapoor Khan. The house favourite had to cop out of the film due to her upcoming pregnancy. And Rohit has already found someone as the new leading lady. Or maybe two!
There have been rumours that Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have been approached for the fourth installment. Arshad confirms the development, “Yes, it’s true. Either of the two will be playing the lead in Golmaal 4. I have heard the discussions and it’s almost certain that it will be Alia or Deepika this time.”
Arshad adds, “We start sometime in December. It’s always fun to be back working with this crazy team. Ajay, Tusshar, Shreyas and I — we are all excited. But we will miss Bebo this time.”

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"She does realize it’s about rape and oppression ... right?"
The former couple opened up about all the challenges of co-parenting.
Coming to stores this August.
Despite Stefano Gabbana's rude comments about the Kardashian-Jenner family.
The 20-year-old has been turning to her boyfriend Scott Disick's extended family for outfit ideas.
Celebs like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid are also fans of the skintight, sparkly bottoms.
She also received a monogrammed, alligator-embossed Juul case.
Sofia Richie has been dating Kourtney Kardashian's ex, Scott Disick, for over a year.
The 19-year-old star, who is dating Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend Scott Disick, has courted another former staple of the famous family’s inner circle.
He was the best man at the wedding of fashion designer Jill Stuart’s daughter, Morgan Curtis, we’re told.


After several succesful releases Ex-Plosion is back with a very experimental trance single released on his home Soviet Recordins label. “October’s Child” is really different. Orchestral tunes and driving sounds combined together into one explosive mix. The release also includes progressive tech house remix by Alpay Sahingoez (Germany), psy-progressive version by Fido X (Slovenia), and progressive remix by Dynamic Force (Netherlands). “October’s Child” was supported by such djs as Christopher Lawrence, Judge Jules, DJ Vibe to name a few.
Christopher Lawrence (USA): Fido X remix is great!
Judge Jules (UK): Cool track!
DJ Vibe (Portugal): Original mix is the best. Thanks!
Kaeno (USA): Like the Dynamic Force remix and original club mix. Full support!
Wonderland Avenue (UK): Though the Dynamic Force mix is ok.
Mark Picchiotti (USA): It is different. I will test, hopefully the people will be into it!
Alexsed (USA): Enjoyed the radio mix very much! Also, like the original club mix and Dynamic Force remix as well:) 8/10 overall, will support.
Mark Bisson (USA): Different and very interesting.
Mark Olney (Canada): Good solid beats in the Dynamic Force remix, will support it.
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Jun 15, 2012
The ASX 200 closed the financial year at 4094.60 which was down -5.55% for the quarter and -11.14% for the year. Throughout this quarter there has been continued volatility due to overseas influence from the USA and European countries. The news flow from Greece and Spain remains negative, the world is waiting for news on a decisive course of action to begin to solve the Euro zone issues.


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The question wasn’t if the US Air Force’s X-37B would break its own record for duration spent in orbit but the question was by how much?
Recently, the Boeing-made space plane touched down at Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in space, shattering its previous record of 717 days, 20 hours and 42 minutes. Astonishingly, the numbers of days expected from the reusable aircraft were 240 days and it clocked three times more than this as it finished its fifth mission
According to Randy Walden, Director, USAF Rapid Capabilities Office, the aircraft met “all mission objectives.” It is pertinent to point out that all payloads on the X-37B are classified, and authorities only provide hints about it. From what we can gather, there is a thermal spreader that helped test “experimental electronics” along with a heat pipe cooling in long-term spaceflight. Walden did admit that the X-37B deployed “small satellites.”
Details on how the craft achieved this milestone are scarce since it was developed by Boeing alongside the US Air Force, so the secrecy may be warranted.


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To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many Parliamentary staff have tested positive for covid-19; what support is available to those staff members; and if he will make a statement.
Testing is available to all staff of the House where they or a member of their household are symptomatic. Testing is arranged directly by the individual, who then receives the results directly. The records held by the House will only indicate whether the member of staff is available for work or not. The full range of HR and wellbeing support remains available for staff at all times.


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My family is full of troublemakers. They all say what they think no matter how hurtful, ignorant and dumb.
I try and say only positive and helpful nice things. I want to get along. I want everyone to be nice. I want to be happy.
They are always picking sides. There’s this duality, and I don’t understand why it needs to exist, and I’m usually on my own.
I’m not the only one they treat this way, to perfect strangers they will misbehave.
My youngest sister is a princess and is dating a loser who has cheated on her with at least five other girls. He has stolen money from my parents, but since she is the princess, my parents swallow it and bow down.
I’m feeling suicidal, like what’s the point of living if you don’t feel love or loved by your own family. I’m not trying for attention, but it’s literally how bad they make me feel. I would never try and make anyone feel like that. I have tried to accept them as people who have less capacity for love than I do, and that’s why they are like that, but that knowledge still doesn’t stop me from feeling this way.
I don’t know what to do. Lately, I’ve been sinking to their level which doesn’t feel good, but at least I’m not being walked over as per usual. I just don’t know how to be me. My sweet self just gets kicked around, and I don’t know how to play by their rules. It’s like a damn foreign language because it’s not me.
Please tell me something I can do to feel better. Even when I’m in my room, they talk about me, what I’m doing, dare I say I feel like they can see me in my room. I’m scared to even to say it, because it makes me feel crazy.
I’m just so lost I wonder if I will ever find my way and if it’s worth it. How can family members care so little for one of their own? So hurt, there is nowhere to go.
Please help me, help me understand, help me get beyond, help me in any way you can I’m so desperate and sad.
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It’s not easy but you made a great step here. You’re not matching your family frequencies.
So until you can move out and start your own happy life you need to do what makes you happy.
Read sing dance draw or sketch. Find something to help you focus and relax at the same time.
Don’t worry when they say something to bring you down.
Keep your thoughts happy even if it is something silly. Stay in that place as long you can.
Everything will be balanced when you bring harmony to your thoughts. It takes time to master it, but it’s achievable.
You’ve got the strength and courage to post here. Family members aren’t as we wish them to be, we can’t change them for sure! But we can change how much control they have over our lives.
Love and light for all.
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Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup. Make the soup: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. A note about the matzo balls: this recipe contains baking powder. Baking powder is mineral based, not grain based, and therefore it does not fall under the banner of "chametz," the group of foods that are banned for Passover.
A kosher-for-Passover vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup recipe with a savory broth made of carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and herbs. Stir in the milk and oil until thoroughly mixed. To make the soup, coat the bottom of a large pot with olive oil and place it over medium heat. You can cook Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup
- Prepare 4 of eggs.
- Prepare 3 tbsp of olive oil.
- It’s 1 cup of matzo meal.
- You need 1/4 c of seltzer or club soda.
- Prepare 1 tsp of sea salt.
- Prepare 3 of medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin.
- You need 1 (32 oz) of carton + 1 14 oz can of Swanson's vegetable stock.
- Prepare 1 c of fresh parsley, chopped.
You can make this soup ahead of time, or start to prepare it while your matzo ball dough is chilling. Pour in vegan chicken broth, add poultry spice and Bay leaf and bring to a boil. After all the balls are formed, drop them into the boiling stock. Return to a boil, then reduce heat.
Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup instructions
- Mix eggs well until pale in color. Add olive oil, mix well. Add matzo meal and mix lightly to incorporate. Add seltzer or club water and salt. Mix lightly until a firm dough forms..
- Refrigerate matzo ball dough for at least 30 minutes..
- Heat vegetable stock in a medium stock pot on med high. Add carrots and cook 10 minutes on a low boil..
- Form matzo ball mix in 2 inch balls with hands moistened with cold water. Drop in the stock and boil covered on med heat for 30 minutes. You should have 12 matzo balls. Check every 10 minutes and add water if stock evaporates. Add parsley 10 minutes before cooking is complete..
This healing vegetarian matzah ball soup delivers all the "ah" of its traditional cousin with precisely the right amount of goodness (and good-for-you-ness) thanks to a clever use of shiitake mushrooms, tomato paste, and a pot full of seasonal vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Allow the soup to stand off the heat for two hours or longer Â to develop flavor. Just before serving, add the dill and heat the soup through. Add more water if the vegetables seem crowded, then adjust the seasonings.


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Week in review – Q1 GDP grows on the back of strong domestic demand: The Portuguese National Statistics Office confirmed today that GDP grew 0.4%qoq in Q1 2015, and revised up the yoy% rate by 0.1 pp to 1.5%. The biggest surprise came from Gross fixed capital formation, which rose 2.9%qoq and 8.5%yoy (the item growing the most this quarter), pointing to the continued recovery in investment, from very low levels. This is the 4th consecutive quarter of increase in GFCF. Private consumption was up 0.8%qoq and 2.5%yoy. Domestic demand, excluding exports, contributed by 1 p.p. to qoq GDP growth. Stockbuilding also surprised on the upside, contributing with 0.4 p.p. to total GDP growth. However, this is unlikely to continue in the next quarter and may even revert. On the negative side, the contribution of net exports was negative at -1 p.p., due to a 0.2% qoq fall in exports (although they more than 6%yoy) and a rise of 2%qoq in import (which also rose more than 6%yoy).
In the euro area (and in the EU) the European Sentiment Indicator (ESI) was unchanged in May relatively to April. Germany and France reported small rises, Spain’s indicator was unchanged. The indicator fell in Greece, Portugal and Italy. Portugal reported the largest fall amongst these countries (-2.3 points), after several mosnths of rises; its index remains 1.9 points above its long term average. Except for Greece, with a clear declining trend, the ESI suggests that economic activity in the EA in the first half of 2015 may perform relatively well.
Inflation in Portugal continued in positive territory in April (0.4%yoy), after the return to prices’ growth in March (0.3%yoy). However, inflation remains very low and the last month with CPI growing more than 1% is far in December 2012. Core inflation fell 0.1 pp in April to 0.5%. Inflation in the Eurozone was flat in April, up from –0.1%yoy in March. In April 2014, inflation was 0.7%. According to the Eurostat, the largest contribution to euro area annual inflation came from restaurants & cafés (+0.10 percentage points) and rents (+0.08 pp), while fuels for transport (-0.42 pp), and heating oil (-0.17 pp) had the biggest downward impacts. Inflation excluding energy and unprocessed food was 0.7%yoy in April, 0.1 pp above March’s.
In the US, GDP growth was revised downwards to -0.7% annualised (about -0.2%qoq). Initial estimates were for a .05% rise in Q1. The motivations for the revision are slower stockbuilding and weaker exports, on the back of a strong dollar. While this is seen by most analysts as a weather related blip, it means that the Federal Reserve is now more likely to delay the first hike towards the end of the year.


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Pennsylvania has over 10,000 fracking wells. With more pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure in the works, there will be a push for new drilling, some of which will happen in communities that have so far been spared by the ravages of fracking industry.
With pro-drilling politicians in power in Harrisburg, the industry can be stopped by local leaders, in places like Allegheny County, enforcing local regulations to protect their communities.
A new Food & Water Watch initiative called the Municipal Ordinance Project (MOP) is designed to work with and support communities in their efforts to increase community planning capacity, and to promote the development of protective zoning ordinances.
Why Zoning Matters
Communities pass zoning laws to regulate what types of buildings or other structures can be placed in their town. As it stands now, many municipalities do not even have zoning ordinances governing where oil and gas operations can take place. And many of the existing zoning ordinances are either out of date, or might not comply with recent state court decisions.
It’s important that local communities examine this issue right now. The fracking industry, desperate for profit, is increasingly looking to drill in new areas. This is especially true for more densely populated regions such as Allegheny County, which has only seen a handful of fracking wells. However, based upon current leasing trends and market conditions, it's only a matter of time before Allegheny County begins to see a substantial increase in fracking activity. Before communities are put in harm's way, local leaders must step up.
Local Control for Local Safety
The best way to protect a local community is to empower local officials to do what's right for their neighbors. Our recent survey of Allegheny County officials showed strong support for making drilling decisions at the local level. And local officials overwhelmingly said that safety and environmental concerns about potential shale gas extraction within their jurisdictions were the most important factors for them in crafting responsible zoning regulations.
Our plan is to work with community leaders to craft sensible regulations that will preserve the character of their towns, protect public safety, and comply with state law.
With state officials pushing hard to expand fracking and build more pipeline capacity, the resistance to dirty fossil fuels will have to be led by local officials who are more concerned with protecting their communities than boosting corporate profits.
When communities fight, they win
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Vibrant colors filled the streets of Downtown Bay City during the 2019 Chalk Walk Art Festival. (Photo courtesy of Studio 23) Photo courtesy of Studio 23
Paint the town red (or pastel, if that's what you prefer) during the Bay City Chalk Walk from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., Aug. 13.
Artists start their work near Center Avenue and Water Street at 11 a.m. The artists finish and judging begins at 6 p.m. Artists can win in several categories including adults, youth, most interactive, and people's choice.
Come support your local art community and participate in the Chalk Walk sponsored by Thelen Subaru.Prizes are sponsored by Dick Blick Art Supplies, The Rotary Club of Bay City, and the Bay Area Community Foundation.
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- Noon to 5:30 p.m.: Kids Activity Area
- Noon to 5 p.m.: Craft Bar and Paint ’N Take (at Studio 23/The Arts Center)
- Noon to 5 p.m.: Live Music from Hiding Salem, Cameron Munholland, and the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra.
- 1 to 3 p.mm: Live Progressive Painting “City Lights” with artist Julie Tyslicky
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For the first time in a very long time I watched the Oscars from the beginning to the end, EST 8:30 to a little past Midnight and I really liked it. Seth MacFarland was the sole host and he was great. Irreverent but on the mark. He got up to the edge of being distasteful but never went over the edge. He was funny, bright and even had fun poking some humor at himself with William Shatner's help.
All the girls, excuse me, women, looked beautiful and sexy without looking slutty. The one who showed the most poise was Jennifer Lawrence, who at the age of 22 has now won two Oscars As she was running up the stairs for this year's Oscar she stumbled and fell and yet she still gracefully recovered with grace and poise. What a sweetheart! Is it me or doesn't she look different every-time we see her? She was gorgeous in "Sliver Lining, Playbook" which I saw and fell in love with her, not really but you know what I mean, her character and her looks, but I wouldn't have recognized her last night. I mean she was still very pretty, but different. "Silver Lining" character would have had me in bed in a moment at the Oscars she reminded me of my Granddaughters. She is an amazing actor and hopefully won't sit on her laurels. Hopefully she will continue to study, improve, and just keep getting better and sexier.
Anne Hathaway looked very classy. She is such a beautiful woman and accomplished actress. She did a great job in "Les Mis" and deserved her Oscar. The fact is I thought "Les Mis" deserved the best picture award. The picture was flawless because it had some flaws that made it even greater than what it would have been if they, for example, lip synched instead of filming the singing live. They would have had a studio perfect recording perhaps but not the strain and sweat and full emotion of performers who were living the moment instead of acting it. All involved with this production, performers, technicians , director and producers did such a grand job in mounting a great, great motion picture in my mind which needed greater acclimation than they received. However, I was not dismayed by "Argo" winning best picture. Loved the fact that Ben Afflack snubbed as a Director by the Academy had his chance to shine if not gloat when as a Producer he accepted the best picture Oscar.
Daniel Day-Lewis deserved his third Oscar award for best actor, portraying Lincoln so well one got the feeling that the screen actually had Abraham Lincoln on the screen rather than an actor's portrayal. I thought Tommy Lee Jones should have won best supporting actor but I have to admit I didn't see "Django Unchained" so I can't comment intelligently on Christoph Waltz. I did like DeNero's portrayal in "Silver Lining" but he has been playing a lot of fathers lately and frankly I didn't see that much different from his other roles. DeNero is a great American artist but as he got older he gave a lot of boiler plate performances, drawing from past roles and I think he continues to do this even in "Silver Lining" but not as much. The young DeNero was so different from one role to another as the character changed so did he facially, in mannerisms in voice inflections but lately, to me anyway, he gives boiler plate performances. To me any way, he seems to be acting not living the moment. Bradley Cooper, "Silver Linings, Playbook" main character on the other hand, who by the way is a graduate of The Actor's Studio in New York, really lived his role as did Jennifer Lawrence which made the picture so much better than the script. These two young actors tore up the screen by living the moment, by pulling truth out of fiction and bringing life to what was based on an emotional true story of a person who had a son with mental health problems. They were the heart and soul of this picture because they didn't act they lived the characters and made it all seem real and true.
Everything clicked for me as the show progressed. All the productions and performers were right on track. Barbara Streisand still has a magical presence and a golden voice. Shirley Bassey at 76 was beautiful with a voice as strong as ever as she celebrated one of the James Bond songs, her song. Michael Douglas looked great as he seems fully recovered from his serious bout with cancer. I personally loved Seth MacFarland's little ditty kidding the girls who went bare breasted in some of their films, called "I Saw Your Boobs".
For a long time I drifted away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood because I had some touch of it as an executive with the long gone American International Pictures and my brief stint as a performer, musician and actor. I guess as I aged I became jaded and a bit cynical. But lately, due to influences that have recently entered my life I have been exposed to the joy of a good picture, a wonderful acting performance, of being lifted to heights that only being immersed in a good all around artistic performance and production could lift me to. I have tossed off that cynical thought that only profits motivated the artist and have returned to that childlike acceptance that there is joy in living with expectations and believing that there is much more to life than dollars, cents and politics. I guess I have become child-like, ready to accept the wonders the world has to offer. This attitude has helped me to accept and enjoy shows like the Oscars which celebrates creativity and the joy of playing in the sandbox. It is much better to be back in the sandbox than out of it.


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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2014 – The potential spread of Ebola into Central and Southern America is a real possibility, the commander of U.S. Southern Command told an audience at the National Defense University here yesterday.
“By the end of the year, there’s supposed to be 1.4 million people infected with Ebola and 62 percent of them dying, according to the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention],” Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly said. “That’s horrific. And there is no way we can keep Ebola [contained] in West Africa.”
If it comes to the Western Hemisphere, many countries have little ability to deal with an outbreak of the disease, the general said.
“So, much like West Africa, it will rage for a period of time,” Kelly said.
This is a particularly possible scenario if the disease gets to Haiti or Central America, he said. If the disease gets to countries like Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador, it will cause a panic and people will flee the region, the general said.
“If it breaks out, it’s literally, ‘Katie bar the door,’ and there will be mass migration into the United States,” Kelly said. “They will run away from Ebola, or if they suspect they are infected, they will try to get to the United States for treatment.”
Also, transnational criminal networks smuggle people and those people can be carrying Ebola, the general said. Kelly spoke of visiting the border of Costa Rica and Nicaragua with U.S. embassy personnel. At that time, a group of men “were waiting in line to pass into Nicaragua and then on their way north,” he recalled.
“The embassy person walked over and asked who they were and they told him they were from Liberia and they had been on the road about a week,” Kelly continued. “They met up with the network in Trinidad and now they were on their way to the United States — illegally, of course.”
Those men, he said, “could have made it to New York City and still be within the incubation period for Ebola.”
Kelly said his command is in close contact with U.S. Africa Command to see what works and what does not as it prepares for a possible outbreak in the area of operations.


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We’ve been patiently waiting for Boombox Cartel to drop new music this year and now it appears our prayers are about to be answered. Recently on twitter, the group shared that they will be releasing a collaboration this month with DMX and 24HRS. While no official release date has been shared yet, seeing the Cartel team up with such a legend like DMX (as well as the talented vocalist 24HRS), is exciting, to say the least. Check out the announcement below.
— Boombox Cartel (@BoomboxCartel) January 6, 2019


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- Spot wildlife on a safari in Etosha National Park
- Discover ancient rock art in Damaraland
- Visit Africa's largest salt pan
- Explore towering Sossusvlei dunes in the Namib Desert
|Arrive in Windhoek & Fly to Etosha National Park
|Etosha National Park
|Full-Day Game Drive in Etosha National Park
|Etosha National Park
|Fly from Etosha National Park to Damaraland
|Damaraland & Twyfelfontein Tour
|Fly from Damaraland to Sossusvlei
|Full-Day Sossusvlei Tour
|Fly from Sossusvlei to Windhoek & Depart
Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek & Fly to Etosha National Park
Your Namibia adventure begins with a flight from Windhoek to Etosha National Park. You'll be met at the airstrip and taken to your lodge, which lies just outside this protected slice of wilderness. Set in the northwest of Namibia, Etosha is known by the Indigenous Ovambo people as "the great white place" for its 1,900 square-mile (4,920 sq km) salt pan, which is visible from space. Take some time to freshen up before heading out for a game drive on the reserve grounds.
Etosha is one of Namibia's top safari destinations due to its many spring-fed waterholes, which offer supreme wildlife sightings, especially during the dry season when animals congregate around these vital water sources. During your safari, look out for plains game like gazelles and antelopes, as well as big cats, colorful birdlife, and even endangered black rhinos. Return to your lodge after the drive for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Etosha National Park
This morning you'll set off on a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. Along the way, your safari guide will point out some of the park's diverse wildlife, which encompasses over 114 species of mammals and 350 bird species. You're likely to spot everything from Burchell's zebras and black-faced impalas to oryx, giraffes, and elephants.
You'll also learn about Etosha's distinctive landscape, which features over 20 types of vegetation, and its famous salt pan, which was once a colossal lake before it dried up. If you visit during the rainy season, water floods the pan, creating algae-filled lagoons that attract migratory birds such as flamingoes. Enjoy lunch in the park during your safari; you'll be dropped back at your lodge in the late afternoon.
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Day 3: Fly from Etosha National Park to DamaralandSay goodbye to Etosha today and fly west to Damaraland, a dramatic region of grasslands, gorges, and mountains home to the Indigenous Herero, Himba, and Damara people. The area is particularly famous for its prehistoric rock paintings and geological formations, which have been carved by wind and sand over the centuries. When you land, you'll be greeted by a representative from the luxury lodge where you'll be staying for the next two nights.
Day 4: Damaraland & Twyfelfontein Tour
Spend a full day discovering Damaraland's highlights. Start by visiting the Twyfelfontein region, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its collection of over 2,000 rock petroglyphs. Marvel at the designs, which depict animals and geometric shapes and were made by Namibia's nomadic hunter-gatherer tribes an estimated 6,000 years ago. Your guide will also show you the area's iconic "living fossil plant," the welwitschia.
Next, tour some of Damaraland's striking geological formations. These include a set of dolerite pillars referred to as the Organ Pipes and Namibia's tallest peak, Brandberg, which is known as "fire mountain" for its sunrise and sunset glow. Don't miss the eerie Petrified Forest, a collection of trees uprooted some 200 million years ago and frozen in sediment. As an optional extra, book a game drive to search for desert-adapted animals before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Day 5: Fly from Damaraland to Sossusvlei
This morning you'll fly to Sossusvlei and head straight to your lodge, which lies close to the entrance of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The park is located in the world's oldest desert, the Namib, which stretches over 1,200 miles (2,000 km) from Angola along the coast of Namibia into South Africa and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its shifting sand sea.
Day 6: Full-Day Sossusvlei Tour
Today, venture into the Namib Desert to the Sossusvlei dune belt, a dry riverbed that features some of the highest sand dunes in the world. You'll see Sossusvlei's most impressive dunes, such as the 1,000-foot-tall (300 m) Big Daddy and Dune 45. As the light changes throughout the day, these towering sand masses transform into shades of orange, red, and gold.
Other Sossusvlei highlights include Deadvlei, a white-clay valley covered with dozens of dead camelthorn trees, which is a favorite photo spot in Namibia. In the afternoon, you can opt to take an additional excursion to the nearby Sesriem Canyon, which was formed up to four million years ago by the Tsaugab River. Early explorers used ses (six) riem (leather rope straps) to lower a bucket into the 100-foot (30 m) deep canyon to collect water, hence the name.
Day 7: Fly from Sossusvlei to Windhoek & Depart
Your desert adventure ends this morning with a flight back to Windhoek Eros Airport. Upon arrival in Windhoek, your driver will take you to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!

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Rapper K.O says social media convinces 20-somethings they haven't made it
Rapper and music mogul K.O has reminded people under 30 they have their lives ahead of them, even if social media has convinced them otherwise.
Addressing the struggles of being in your 20s and living in the age of social media, the hitmaker wanted to remind young people in SA that the pressure to make it big before hitting 30 is an illusion.
Taking to Twitter, the star said those who feel like they haven't made it yet by the age of 30 have fallen victim to social media and the chats on the TL about success.
Advising his followers, the star said 20-somethings have their whole lives ahead of them, and plenty of time to achieve their goals.
“If you’re under 30, stressed you ain’t made it yet, sorry you’re just a victim of social media pressure. Got your whole life ahead of you! It’s a marathon my young kings and queens” said K.O.
If you’re under 30 stressed you ain’t made it yet, sorry you’re just a victim of social media pressure. Got your whole life ahead of you! It’s a marathon my young kings & queens— K.O (@MrCashtime) September 20, 2021
Many of the star's ardent fans agreed with him, but some felt the pressure to achieve wasn't only from social media.
Sometimes it’s not social media pressure though. It’s seeing your home situation that affects you, and see yourself as as the best candidate to make the situation better, but still failing and trying . Just a point of view …— ツ Ø  Ʀ  ł ™   ❼ (@Ori_Debig_Beats) September 20, 2021
Sometimes social media gives you what you're looking for. But then again the situation at home sometimes makes it harder for you but you try and fail eventually things come together. The race is still on, it doesnt stop while you're alive.— Mjolo-The-Pandemic🚫 (@thirsty_sphe) September 20, 2021
Even at fourthy one is not late to achieve. Life has no formula. Some people become successful at 50. Some at tender age, and become broke later. We must keep pushing.— Lekgolokoe (@sammymoloi01) September 21, 2021
The pressure comes from seeing our homes slowly fall apart.— VenusVenison (@VenisonVenus) September 20, 2021
But no one should be taking advice from rappers who made money at a young age. People who are out of touch with the realities of this country. You've spent your adult life sheltered by your wealth. Silence is golden.
Social media pressure will.make you think people are living a good life until you realise that a person will be driving a BMW then goes to garage and buy R30 petrol.... Petrol station guys are seeing things I tell you .— Zandile Excel (@ZandileExcel) September 20, 2021
Sometimes it’s not social media pressure but the disappointment you always get or encounter when you try to make things out. We are humans it’s not nice to try and see no results yet you see others reaping their benefits of trying.— Phakamile Tshabangu (@PhakamileTshab3) September 20, 2021
Nah we need to be real and acknowledge each individual's struggle. Social media Pressure is nothing compared to reality bro, and reality isn't pretty.— Grimmy (@Gingsue) September 20, 2021
Mzansi's rich and famous are often critical of the ills of social media.
Recently singer-songwriter Lady Zamar advised against getting relationship advice from strangers online.
“If you take advice from people and social media about your relationship, it is guaranteed to fail. Instead talk to God about everything!”
“Social media teaches limitations on love, kindness and understanding. It teaches forgiveness isn’t real and if you forgive you will be disrespected. The Bible teaches the exact opposite: love is unconditional. Forgive someone as many times as they ask and never stop being kind,” said Lady Zamar.

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Last Updated on November 23, 2021
Do you ever wonder if you can leave pizza dough out overnight?
Pizza dough is usually left out at room temperature for 12 hours before baking.
This allows the yeast time to rise and produce carbon dioxide gas.
If you want to bake the pizza immediately after making it, then you need to let the dough rest for another hour or two.
1If you don’t allow the dough to rest enough, the crust won’t rise properly and it will taste flat.
Here’s When You Shouldn’t Leave Your Pizza Dough Out Overnight
Pizza dough is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many different ways. It’s easy to make, but it takes a bit of practice to get it right. Here are some tips to help you perfect your pizza dough recipe. 1 Use a stand mixer to mix the dry ingredients together. This helps to evenly distribute the flour throughout the dough. 2 Add the wet ingredients slowly while mixing. Mixing the liquid into the dry ingredients is important because it ensures that the gluten strands in the flour are fully hydrated.
If You Have A Warm Home
You can leave the dough out overnight if you live in a warm area. However, if you live in a cold area, you should refrigerate the dough for 24 hours.
If The Dough Isn’t Lean
Lean doughs are easier to roll out because they tend to stick together less. This is why we recommend using a lean dough such as our pizza dough recipe. If The Dough Is Too Dry Answer: It’s important to let the dough rest after mixing. After resting, knead again until the dough is smooth and elastic. If The Bread Doesn’t Rise Well Answer: Make sure you are using enough yeast. We suggest adding 1/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast per cup of flour. If The Loaf Crumbles Answer: Try adding an extra tablespoon of flour.
What To Do If Your Dough Overproofs
To prevent over proofing, place your bread pan in a cold oven. Turn off the oven and leave the door open for 5 minutes. Then turn the oven back on and bake for another 10 minutes. How To Get A Fluffy Pizza Dough
Tips For Leaving Pizza Dough Out Overnight
If you are planning to leave pizza dough out overnight, make sure you put it in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. This way, the dough won’t dry out. Also, if you are using a baking stone, make sure you put the stone in the oven while the oven preheats. How To Make Homemade Pizza Sauce
Keep It Cool
To prevent the sauce from becoming too thick, stir frequently. Make Sure Your Baking Stone Is Clean Answer: You can clean your baking stone by rubbing it with a damp cloth. Don’t Overmix Answer: Overmixing the dough will result in tough crusts. Use A Light Touch Answer: A light touch is important when kneading the dough. Add More Water Than Necessary Answer: Adding too much water will result in a soggy crust. Let It Rest Before Cooking Answer: Resting the dough allows the gluten to relax and develop into a stronger structure. Cook On Medium Heat Answer: Medium heat is ideal for pizza because it creates a crisp crust. Use Fresh Ingredients Answer: Fresh ingredients give better flavor.
Use Less Yeast
Using less yeast results in a lighter bread. Keep It Warm Answer: Keeping the dough warm while waiting for the oven to preheat helps the dough rise faster.
Make Sure It’s Covered Tightly
Covering it tightly prevents the dough from drying out. Use A Proofing Box Answer: Using a proof box allows the dough to rise slowly and evenly. Add More Water To Your Dough Answer: Adding more water to the dough gives it more volume. Let It Rest For Longer Times Answer: Letting the dough rest longer gives it more time to rise. Bake In A Cool Oven Answer: Baking in a cool oven lets the dough rise better.
Consider Refrigerating It
Refrigerating the dough helps it rise faster. Make Sure It’s Not Too Cold Answer: Making sure the dough isn’t too cold slows down the rising process.
How long can pizza dough stay out of fridge?
Yes, but only if it’s been refrigerated. It can stay out for up to 24 hours. How long can I freeze bread dough?
Is dough OK if left out overnight?
It depends on how cold the dough was stored. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. After that, the dough will start to dry out. To prevent this from happening, store the dough in the refrigerator until ready to use.
How far ahead can you make pizza dough out of fridge?
Yes, you can freeze pizza dough. It is safe to freeze pizza dough for up to 3 months. However, freezing pizza dough for longer periods of time will result in freezer burn. Freezing pizza dough for longer periods will also affect the texture and flavor of the pizza crust. You can bake frozen pizza dough after thawing it. But, it takes longer to bake frozen pizza dough. So, it is recommended not to freeze pizza dough for longer periods. Freeze pizza dough for no longer than 3 months.
How long can I keep pizza dough at room temperature?
Yes, but it’s better to leave it out for no longer than 2 hours. Dough needs to warm up slightly before baking. Can I freeze pizza dough?
How long can you let dough rise at room temperature?
You can store homemade pizza dough at room temperature for up 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to a month.
How long can dough be left unrefrigerated?
Pizza dough can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can be frozen for up to 1 month. Can I freeze homemade pizza dough?
Can dough sit out overnight?
Doughs that are allowed to rise at room temperature about 70 degrees can last about 24 hours. However, if you refrigerate the dough, it can last up to 48 hours.
In conclusion, you can leave out your pizza dough overnight, but it will give off a bad odor. Use the dough within 12 to 24 hours. When it’s time to make pizza, place fresh dough in a bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let rest for at least 30 minutes before using it.


City Island 3 – Building Sim
The idea of the game has not changed, so our task in the game is to expand the title island town, through the systematic construction of several types of buildings. Housing influences the number of inhabitants of the island, commercial structures guarantee jobs for people, and public buildings and decorations influence the satisfaction of our citizens. It is important to maintain an appropriate balance between these three aspects. During the game we have to monitor the number of vacancies, the number of unemployed people and the happiness of the inhabitants. If necessary, we can use the services of a virtual advisor, who will suggest to us which building should be erected next.
City Island 3, of course, brings a number of improvements in the graphic layer, but the most important innovation introduced in this version is the ability to manage several islands. The whole small archipelago has been put at our disposal, and access to other islands will be unblocked as the game progresses. They differ not only in appearance, but also in the type of terrain (some buildings can only be erected on a specific ground). The whole system traditionally uses a free model supported by micropayments. Those who are impatient can, therefore, purchase a premium currency for real cash, which will allow to erect unique buildings and shorten the time of waiting for the construction or expansion of individual structures.
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Hyderabad: People living in the vicinity of garbage transfer units are left gasping with each breath because of the stench. A majority of the 21 transfer units are located in residential areas, which makes their scientific operation and management crucial.
Transfer units were set up to decentralise waste management, but they seem to have turned into mini-extensions of the Jawaharnagar dump yard. The garbage dumped by Swachh vehicles at these spots is left unattended for at least 24 hours before it is picked up by larger vehicles.
Ideally, composting units and dry waste collection centres should have been set up at all transfer units. As per the official website, 10 units in the city have dry waste collection and three have composting units.
“Ideally, wet waste must not touch the surface of the ground and must directly be placed into a composting unit,” said a senior GHMC official. Ramps have been designed so that tippers can release their contents into composting units, but these structures have not been installed in the city.
“We receive a lot of complaints, and try to deal with them as efficiently as possible,” said Dr Hemaltha, the GHMC’s assistant medical officer. Officers are planning to set up an odour-negating buffer to reduce the discomfort to locals.
Officials say that the transfer units have been successful in ensuring that garbage is not dumped on the road. Decentralisation of the waste has helped reduce transportation costs by 50 per cent. The GHMC pays up to Rs 2,000 for every tonne of waste lifted from the transfer units.
Major Shiva Kiran (retd) of Sukuki Exnora, a waste management venture, said, “These transfer units, if equipped with the right infrastructure, can manage a majority of the waste in a scientific manner.”
He said that transfer units are in need of waste management technology. He said that even with the infrastructure in place it will be impossible to manage wet and dry waste if they are mixed together.
Dry resource centres segregate dry wastes and process them for recycling.
Godrej and ITC are sponsoring 13 units at Mallapur, HMT Hills Kukatpally, Nallagandla, Deeptisreenagar, IALA Cherlapalli, Devendranagar, Rajendra Nagar, and Secunderabad.
The city generates 5,000 tonnes of waste every day.
A transfer unit must have concrete flooring to prevent leachate from seeping into the soil and contaminating groundwater.
The unit must have a buffer zone. This is a rule that is often flouted.
Garbage arrives at transfer units between 6 am and 8 pm. It is segregated from 8 pm onwards and transported to Jawahar Nagar at night.
Pune and Hyderabad are the only cities to have implemented decentralised waste management systems....