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Growing Corn – For a start, should we agree that at least one of our favorite meal is based on corn? Not to mention is is people’s all-time favorite for the tastiest treat of the summer. Well, what else than the noteworthy grilled corn on the cob!
Don’t even try to forget that nothing ever goes wrong with a bowl of cornflakes for breakfast. Also no one calls a movie night without the ever-present popcorn. Indeed, corn is a versatile meal that it is rightly a staple food in many regions all over the world.
The broad uses of corn may owe to the fact that corn is rich on fiber yet low on fat. Furthermore, it is packed with vitamins and minerals while also supplies more antioxidants than any other grains. Thus making it a fairly healthy diet as moderate consumption. Since many people are quite fond of this grain, it gets to be one of the major cultivated crops in the world. This article informs how growing corn is rather easy, in addition to various ideas to grow some at the garden. If you ever thought of cultivating corn, maybe it is time to start your journey.
Growing Corn From Seeds
In fact, corn varies from the the kind we use to get grilled corn on the cobs, cornflakes, popcorn, cornmeal, or livestock fodder. In particular, the type of corn that people consume as a meal off the cob is the sweet corn variety or Zea mays saccharata.
Living up to its name, fresh sweet corn tastes sweet and juicy. It is the one people eat in salad or cook in soups. Sweet corn plant is short and matures sooner. The kernels has high sugar contents which later turn into starch and affect its textures. Anyhow growing sweet corn would serve any kitchen pretty well. That’s why in this part, we will cover all about growing sweet corn in particular from seeds.
Read also : Growing Cucumbers
1. Work the soil
Cultivating corn calls for soil that holds moisture as corn would really benefit from much water intake. Most importantly, make sure the soil is well-draining to properly supply oxygen for the roots. Gardeners should start working on the soil right after the last frost since corn matures within a long frost-free period. That includes mixing in the manure and aged compost to soil on fall and leave it throughout winter. That way the soil will be right-away workable after the frost.
2. Start directly outdoor
Corn roots are the type that would be easily destructible due to transplanting. Therefore, gardeners plant the seeds directly into the sunny garden location than starting the seeds indoor. It usually takes place on the second week after the last frost date. Further, ensuring the soil temperature no less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit is essential. Provided that the soil meets the requirement, satisfying germination will occur. Plant seeds in a 1.5 to 2 deep in the soil with spacing distance about 4 to 6 inches in between seeds. Another tactical point would be to plant another batch of corn within a couple weeks after the starting the first seeds batch.
3. Caring and Weeding
Watering is vital during the growth. Since the planting time, make sure the top 1 inch layer of the soil is properly watered. The problem of improper watering will lead to missing kernels in the tassels. In addition, the gardeners need to watch out for weeds growing nearby. Do care for regular weeding during the first month of growing. Mulching is a good way too to suppress weed.
4. Harvest matured crops
Corn plants mature and bear cobs after pollination. Naturally, it occurs with the help of wind. However, gardeners can hand-pollinate the corn plants, particularly when they only plant a single row of corn. Eventually the corn silks show up. It will be ready when the kernels ripen, usually it takes around 3 weeks. The cob will swell and the kernels spurt out the sweet, juicy content when pierced. Afterwards, it is good to eat right away or preserve in the freezer.
This video link below will give you more insight on growing corn from seeds.
Tips for Growing Corn
In order to grow corn successfully to the harvest, there are several more points gardeners need to keep in mind. These following tips are helpful to guide new gardeners to make sure the corn growing correctly.
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1. How to grow corn in colder zones
Corn germination can take time approximately 10 to 14 days. The key of proper germination would be the temperature of the soil. In addition to growing corn in colder zones, it might be a little difficult to achieve the right soil temperature. Therefore, gardeners solve it by laying black plastic cover over the soil. Black plastic cover help raising the temperature of the soil quickly.
2. Consider to plant in blocks
Corn plants are naturally wind-pollinated. Growing them in a long, single row would need hand-pollination to completely form the kernels. However, there is an alternative to allow wind-pollination efficiently. Gardeners would prefer to grow corns in blocks. The width would be around 3 rows. This plotting is specifically best for home garden.
3. Water correctly
Due to shallow roots, corn plants don’t absorb water well. It is crucial to do regular check on the moisture level of the top layer soil. More often than not, gardeners opt to water using soaker hose or drip irrigation. As the pollen can easily get washed away, it is better to avoid spraying the flowering tops.
Growing Sweet Corn
Sweet corn differs by three main variety, which are sugary (SU), shrunken seeds (SH2) and sweet extended (SE). The three varieties have different growing requirement and shelf-life in the fridge. Among many hybrids of sweet corn, Ambrosia is known as the top choice for home-gardening. It matures rather quick and retain its sweetness up until a week in a fridge. These are the ideas of growing corn at home.
Cinder blocks Raised Bed
Raised garden enables growing sufficient corn plants in dense planting. It is quite common to use cinder blocks as an easy alternative to build one. It holds the soil and nutrients well for growing sweet corns at the garden. Moreover, gardeners can easily manage the size of the raised bed according to the needs using this method.
Wooden Raised Bed
Gardening corn in the front yard of the country house made easy and neat with wooden raised bed. The gardener is able to harvest up to 60 ears of sweet corn each block. Lumbers by 6 inches width are enough to hold the soil necessary to grow the corns. Additionally, the gardeners keep it clean outside the raised bed with dry garden landscaping.
Raised Bed Watering System
As seen in this idea, the gardener necessarily uses soaker hose irrigation to water the sweet corns efficiently. The raised bed made out of pre-assembled board happen to contain 3 rows of corn plants. Thus, this is perfect for effortless corn gardening at home.
Wind Protected Site
Another growing corn in raised bed ideas at house yard could do well with some parallel rows. As the plant grow taller, the gardener build wired iron posts in every corner. Owing to the fact that the area might be too windy, the posts will protect the plant from falling over. This would do great if the gardeners planted beans to accompany the the corns.
Summer Crops Companion Planting to Corn
Side-by-side to the sweet corns in the garden, beans are great addition to grow in the same site. Beans would improve the nitrogen in the soil which sweet corns will benefit from. Cucumbers, pumpkins and melons are also great to grow alongside sweet corns. On the other hands, never plant tomatoes anywhere near the corns since the pests can really affect each other.
Growing Indian Corn
Historically, Indians were the one who taught early colonists in America how to cultivate this oldest variety of corns. People notice Indian corn by the multi-colored kernels in a cob. Other than that, people also call it flint corn since the shell is identified as hard as flint from the starch content. Indian corn is perfect for decoration due to the colorful display to mark the harvest season in fall.
Multicolored Kernels in A Cob
The various color within a single cob is the ultimate character of Indian corn. The colors of the kernel range from white, yellow, to dark blue and red. The colorful pattern in the cob is the result from cross-pollination of plants that is single-shaded. Generally, this type of corn is the one people use to make hominy or polenta.
Ruby Red Strawberry Corn
This one variety of indian corn is special with the red tone in the kernels. The tone varies from ruby to mahogany. People rather use this type of corn for ornamental purposes. Usually, people make a front door decoration out of this red corn in the fall.
Homegrown Blue Corn
These deep blue corns are quite popular back to the previous century. In cultivating, growing blue corns are non-hybrid, corresponds that the gardeners can use last-year’s seed for starting new crops. As for this date, blue corns are popular to make products of blue tortilla, blue-colored pancake mix or cornflakes. It is believed that this product are way better than the similar products made commonly by wheat.
Colorful Striped Leaves of Ornamental Corn
Not only the ears, this corn plant is colorful to the leaves, which have stripes ranging from white, yellow, green to strawberry red. Its unusual display attracts wonder as the prettiest type of corn. This Japonica Striped Corn is also known by the name of ornamental corn from its purpose.
Up to Months of Storage
Indian corns are common for decorative purposes. To serve this purpose effectively, the gardeners let the husks are yellow and dreary before they harvest them. Then the gardeners dry the ears by hanging them under the sun for about a week. Once the ears are dry, they can last to 6 months of shelf-life, perfect for creating fall ornaments.
Growing Corn in Container
Container gardening is also applicable for growing corn. This would be thrilling for the urban gardeners who would enjoy crops right off the house garden. Generally, this idea prefers the dwarf corn varieties. Most importantly, the gardeners need to make sure the quality of compost and fertilized regularly.
Circular Block of Corn
Using round container, this gardener can plant up to 9 dwarf corns. Dwarf corn varieties include Golden Midget, Midget Hybrid, and White Midget. These types of corn grow no more than 5 feet tall. Any round containers such as large buckets are great to use in this scheme.
Movable Corn Container
This container has wheels to move around easily if necessary. It would also work for planting corn in areas with partly-shades. The gardener can move the around to find the perfect spot throughout the day.
This container makes growing dwarf corn accessible for wind-pollination in the yard.The perfect size allows the gardeners to place them in rows without taking up much space in the garden. These containers also allow drip irrigation system installed.
Corn in Pots
If you’re wondering about growing corn in pots, yes, it is possible. The appropriate size of the pot would be around 12 inches deep and wide. However, it is noteworthy to mention that they won’t yield much. Still, it successfully grow corn to be fresh ingredients in the kitchen.
Sweet Corn Grow Bag
Grow bag is also a possibility to grow corn at home. It would help to squeeze in a productive space for gardening in a small yard. Moreover, the material for grow bags can help retain moisture in the soil. Granted that, the roots will do better in absorbing nutrients in the soil.
Growing Corn Indoors
In reality, corn needs sufficient sunlight in growing with the right temperature, wind condition, and soil. Furthermore, the type of roots don’t support transplanting. So, no, we can not grow corn indoors. Unless, we expect another product of it, which is the popcorn shoots!
Edible Popcorn Shoots
Presently, popcorn shoots is gaining popularity as microgreens from corn seeds in variety for popcorn. So what is popcorn shoots exactly? It is the sprouts of popcorn kernels which grow within 8 to 12 days of planting indoors. Popcorn shoots are edible and taste very sweets. It is suitable to mix in a dish or top a dish as a the garnish.
Indoor Yellow Popcorn
Popcorn shoots grows in white and yellow color. To grow popcorn shoots, gardeners soak the kernels in cool water for 12 hours. Then, they rinse and drain them thoroughly twice. The kernels are ready to be planted in the second day, and harvestable sprouts will be on the spot in the next 8 days.
Organic Popcorn Seeds Growing Kit
Aside from it is very easy to grow, popcorn shoots also came in its growing kits. Usually it is inside plastic box, complete with the organic potting mix and the kernels. Anyone would just water the kit and enjoy the shoots in just a week.
Foil Container Corn Shoots
A great idea of growing pop corn shoots would be in a foil container. It is neat and the available in many sizes. After the gardener base it with damp soil, seeds are spread on top and then covered with a lightweight cover. The gardener keep it indoors where it is dark and water them regularly using spray.
Plastic Covered Corn Shoots
Popcorn shoots that is ready to harvest are the ones that feels dry when touched. By that time, the length should have grown for 2 to 4 inches. After being harvested, you can store the shoots in a sealed container and put it inside the fridge.
All in all, growing corn is gratifying, both in the garden and on the plate. As corn is nutritious and tastes amazing, having fresh corn grown successfully is not only productive but also beneficial. Not to mention, corn varies in its purpose and would also serve as decoratives. For gardeners with intention of indoor gardening, they could consider having popcorn shoots. It is quick, easy and overall satisfying.

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Just read a great review of my short story Romero's Children which was republished a couple of years ago in Paula Guran's Extreme Zombies.
"This gem of a short story is included in Extreme Zombies edited by Paula Guran. The author, with a background in Horror fiction, treats the readers to a unique take on zombies that veers toward the I am Legend or 28 Days Later part of the spectrum..."
Romero's Children is one of the stories included in my forthcoming collection from Hazardous Press, Their Cramped Dark World and Other Tales. And, I should add, Romero's Children was first published in The Seventh Black Book of Horror, edited by Charles Black in 2010.

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For the watch… three words that have been in everyone’s mind for weeks now. That final moment when Jon Snow’s own men betray him has been one of the highlights of this TV season.
However, unlike most deaths on Game of Thrones, where people simply get upset, angry or some fusion of both, this time, many people believe that Jon Snow is not dead… or will be resurrected. Throughout this week there have been several stories, all seeming to point towards this fact.
The first sign, is that Kit Harrington has not yet cut his hair. Now to anyone that has not seen Game of Thrones, or knows nothing about the film and television industry, that statement may seem insane, but bear with me for a moment. In Harrington’s contract, it explicitly states that he is not allowed to cut his hair.
Harrington stated in an interview in 2014 with Metro Magazine that, “I’ll cut it off, as soon as I’m allowed”. If Jon Snow were truly dead, then wouldn’t he have already cut it?
The picture below is Harrington late last week at Wimbledon… (continues after picture)
Granted, this by itself is fairly weak ground. After all, he could have simply changed his mind. However, his fellow co-star, Emilia Clarke, has stated that, “If I had to bet, I’d say there’s like a 50/50 chance [he’ll be back]. There’s some very helpful people there who could bring him on back to life.”
Now, she also says that she has no idea of what Jon Snow’s fate will be, but even she seems to suspect that we have not seen the end of Jon Snow. On top of all of this, a fan of Game of Thrones, recently posted a photo online, showing Kit Harrington in Belfast filming for the show (below). (continues after picture)
However, all of these statements, at least for me, do not confirm anything. What makes me believe that he is coming back is George RR Martin himself. For those of you who are unaware, Jon’s story has finally caught up with the books, so even avid readers are unsure of Jon’s fate.
As we all know, Martin is never afraid to let us know who he has killed… he almost seems to revel in it, to be honest. However, ever since this event appeared in the books, Martin has been incredible coy about whether Jon Snow is actually alive or not. Martin has never been afraid to show us a body before, so why would he be now?
Of course Kit Harrington has denied all of this, saying that his character is well and truly dead. However, with all of this evidence piling up, it seems that this may be a ruse to distract us… It seems Jon Snow knows more that we give him credit for.


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The Midwife of Venice
Review by Ilysa Magnus (Historical Novel Society)
In this beautifully conceived debut novel, Hannah, a young Jewish midwife living in the ghetto of Venice, has her late night disturbed by the pleas of a Christian nobleman. When he begs her to attend his wife, who is close to death while birthing the conte’s first child, Hannah knows full well the risks – a Jewish woman does not midwife a Christian child. There are simply too many implications for the easily targeted Jewish community in Venice. Indeed, Hannah goes against every instinct and the rabbi’s strict denouncement of the plan, and she brings little Matteo into the world with the birthing spoons she has invented.
Why? The conte has offered her 200 ducats of gold, money which Hannah intends to use to free her imprisoned husband, Isaac, who is held somewhere in Malta. What follows is not merely a paean to deeply felt love, on many levels, but a finely drawn plot with well-developed characters to whom the reader feels a deep connection.
This is a richly painted portrayal of life in 16th-century Venice and Malta – places where Jews are despised and easily targeted, enslaved and brutalized. The sights and smells, many of them malodorous and pungent, the sense of alienation between Christians and Jews, the political and social implications of that alienation are all succinctly captured by Rich. Historical fact is well preserved in the fictional story, and it seems clear that Rich herself feels an abiding connection with that story and her characters. The pages fly by as we too connect deeply with Hannah and Isaac. A highly recommended novel.

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Charming villages, untold natural beauty, music-filled pubs, and plenty of local culture await you on our tour of the ‘Land of Saints and Scholars’. In addition to the historic cities of Dublin and Galway, we’ll experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Ireland during our visit to the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, and Dingle Peninsula. The true highlight of this unique trip is our walk in the famous Killarney St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
DAYS 1/2—WELCOME TO IRELAND
Tour Dublin City, founded as a Viking settlement and home to the Irish Parliament since 1922 to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, fashionable Grafton Street, Trinity College and Guinness Brewery. D
DAY 3—NATIONAL STUD FARM/ROCK OF CASHEL
Travel south to County Kildare, the center of Ireland’s horse breeding industry, for a guided tour of the Irish
National Stud Farm. See the Rock of Cashel, seat of the Kings of Munster from 370 — 1101 and early associations with St. Patrick. Overnight in Kinsale at the four-star Trident Hotel overlooking Kinsale Harbour. B, D
DAY 4—QUEENSTOWN STORY/BLARNEY CASTLE
Travel to Cobh, one of the main points of emigration during the great famine, to experience “The Queenstown Story.” See (and kiss!) the famous Blarney Stone before returning to Kinsale for a free afternoon. B
DAY 5—WEST CORK/MIZEN HEAD/KENMARE/KILLARNEY
Travel the coastline to Mizen Head to visit the Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction. Continue to the famous Ring of Kerry with rolling green hills and sparkling ocean views. B, D
DAY 6— MUCKROSS HOUSE & GARDENS/ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Board an Irish Jaunting Car to Killarney National Park, winding its way through the oldest oak forests in Ireland for a visit to Muckross House and Gardens. Join the locals for a march in the annual Killarney St. Patrick’s Day Parade, an exclusive experience you will treasure forever! The evening is free to continue the celebrations and enjoy Killarney’s many traditional pubs. B
DAY 7—THE DINGLE PENINSULA
Enjoy some free time in the Dingle Peninsula for lunch before returning to Killarney and dinner in a local pub. B, D
DAY 8—TRALEE/SHANNON FERRY/CLIFFS OF MOHER/GALWAY
Travel to Tralee, and continue to Tarbert to board the Shannon Ferry to Killimer. Take the coast road to the Cliffs of Moher and experience one of the most famous views in the world. Later, continue through the lunar landscape of the Burren to the shores of Galway Bay. B, D
Explore Connemara, the background of countless movies including “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Visit Kylemore Abbey and enjoy a farewell dinner in a local pub accompanied by traditional Irish music. B, D
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To fully enjoy your CTD vacation, you should be in good physical health and understand there are times when a good deal of walking is involved in our tours. Those who have difficulty walking may not want to take this trip or should discuss their personal situation with their doctor before deciding. You should be able to walk at a steady pace for a mile at a time for a daily total of three to four miles per day and be able to manage steps to board/de-board the motorcoach several times a day. In addition, many US and European airports require lengthy walks to get from ticketing counters to your departure gate. Due to the lack of proper facilities at some of the farms, ranches, and off-the-beaten-path sites we often visit, we are unable to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.
We are finding that larger European cities are closing their historic districts to motor traffic. This, of course, adds to the amount of walking involved when visiting a city (sometimes on uneven and/or cobblestone walkways). In addition, you should know that you may be required to exit the motorcoach at each stop because local law often does not allow travelers to remain on the motorcoach while it is parked for a scheduled stop.
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Q1 supply. The low voltages from the auxilliary supply all seemed to be
about right, a little higher than the schematic claimed. The +/-15V and
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Russian anti-aircraft gunners shot down the same target in Crimea
The President of Croatia confirmed the Ukrainian origin of the Tu-141 Strizh unmanned reconnaissance aircraft that crashed in Zagreb. The Ukrainian military has so far kept silent on this matter. But Europeans in social networks ask a reasonable question: what did the vaunted NATO air defense do, which did not notice the flight of an incomprehensible device and allowed it to fly through all the Balkans.
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There are several versions. One of them is that the drone flight was initially agreed by Ukraine with the NATO countries, but then something went wrong, the situation got out of control.
Denis Fedutinov, a well-known specialist in unmanned systems, on the other hand, believes that Ukraine has tried to play its own game. “I would not rule out the possibility that the drone did not accidentally fly to Zagreb. It seems that the Ukrainian side, which is interested in involving other countries in the conflict, can take certain actions for this,” Denis Fedutinov told MK.
Well, that is, arrange a provocation and attribute everything to malicious intent Russians.
Military expert Alexei Leonkov believes that the case with the “Strizh” quite indicative. “It looks like Ukraine’s aerial reconnaissance is getting worse and worse. And it’s not only about technology, but also about specialists,” Leonkov concludes in his Telegram channel. In his opinion, the device was launched from Western Ukraine. The flight task is entered into the memory on the ground manually, in binary code. Turning points of the route are set by toggle switches. One of the 40 toggle switches is set wrong – and the drone will fly “to hell in the middle of nowhere.” So, apparently, it happened.
Not a single NATO anti-aircraft missile system on the border of the alliance with Ukraine “even chirped”, the expert noted.
And here is the Russian air defense, the same target , launched from the Odessa region, not only saw, but also shot down. A photo of a Tu-141 shot down over Crimea appeared on the Web. Earlier, such a drone crashed near Kherson.
In a word, the Zagreb incident, although it looks like an accident, is very indicative. And with regard to the ability of the armed forces of Ukraine to control their weapons, and regarding the obvious weakness of the air defense of the NATO countries. They can't even close their own sky, let alone close the sky over Ukraine, which Kyiv wants.
An unknown object that fell in Zagreb was captured on video
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High Fives: Johnny Buse
This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 1, 2013 - For the Beacon's fifth birthday, we've asked people to share five favorite things from over the years.
The BeyondNovember coverage was awesome. Being able to read a Beacon article on the primaries, while my tweetdeck had #BeyondNovember popping up all over the place and Jason Rosenbaum's voice was lilting in over the radio: synthesis! Or the singularity. Not sure which.
I was very happy with how all of the Kresge work turned out (or is turning out) and the scope of the project, especially the slow-burn nature of it and the ability to combine articles with video work from Jarred Gastreich
I have the Beacon Snapshot hanging on the wall of my 'office' (read: bedroom). A beautiful collection of stats, figures and aesthetic-pleasures
I never really thought too deeply about flooding and droughts until I started reading all of the "flooding" and "drought" tagged stories, which are captivating as a collection.
This Is Bill, He Has Diabetes is what made me want to work for the Beacon.Johnny Buse special to the Beacon


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Why people should have Flats in Lucknow
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Kylie Jenner Goes Neon for Coachella
Kylie Jenner made a point to emerge from the group at the Coachella celebration with her fluorescent neon hairdo.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians reality star and Lip Kit business visionary appeared her day 1 ‘do on Instagram Friday, exhibiting her “highlighter hair” for all to envy. In the event that you believed she’s attempted each hair shading under the sun, Jenner, 19, picked her most courageous shading yet with this luminescent sheen.
Additionally in the event that you kicked it into high gear real tennis ball vibes from her neon hair shading, you were on a similar wave length as Jenner. She subtitled one of her Instagram posts with a straightforward tennis ball emoji.
In any case, it gives off an impression of being impermanent as Jenner’s go-to wig master and hairdresser Tokyo Stylez posted his most recent custom creation via web-based networking media, expressing: “Cycle 1.”
For the very first moment, Kylie wore PrettyLittleThing’s charlay gold metallic halterneck smaller than expected dress, which retails for $38.50.
Coachella is the ideal setting to try different things with wild hair tints, and Jenner is absolutely no outsider to blending it up.
Finally year’s crafts and music celebration gathering, she decided on “rainbow interlaces” that highlighted an ombre of pastel hues from her scalp to her closures.
What’s more, Coachella 2015 was the first run through Jenner experimented with shading in the betray. She went for pastel greenish blue amid end of the week one by directing Eiffel65’s 1999 raving success “Blue (Da Ba Dee). At that point end of the week two, she picked an infant pink tone.
Fans can presumably hope to see Jenner play with brighter wig hues at the current year’s Coachella.


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American Sniper star Bradley Cooper made the cut and he felt honored to be included.
"It's a real big thing to be included in anything that has to do with Time magazine let alone the 100 list!" Cooper gushed during a photo shoot.
Cooper's good friend, actor Oliver Platt, sang his praises in the magazine, writing that Cooper's priorities in life are "his dog Charlotte, the Philadelphia Eagles and showing up for people he cares about."
Julianne Moore, Emma Watson and Chris Pratt join Cooper and Daniels as members of Time's select club. Russian President Vladimir Putin is the winner of this year's Time 100 reader's poll, but the No. 1 spot holder for the official list is still under wraps.
Chosen by the editors of Time, this year's list will be unveiled April 16.

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The Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced Saturday afternoon that a part of the main Jerash-Amman road had collapsed, which led to the closure of the road to pedestrians.
The road is on the edge of mountainous heights, making it dangerous for the general public to cross.
The security services closed the main road (Jerash-Amman) near Jerash University, while the PSD said that work is underway to divert traffic.
In order to protect the safety of road users, the Traffic Department said that the road has been diverted to become as follows:
The traffic lanes coming from Irbid towards Amman is closed, and the opposite lane has been divided into two directions (each direction has only one lane).
Large vehicles are prohibited from driving on the road, and instead will be diverted towards Zarqa through two points, Al-Naima Bridge towards Zarqa, and Al-Mafraq Bridge in the direction of Zarqa.
Traffic management groups are currently at the site and work is underway to facilitate traffic movement.


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“Curb Your Enthusiasm” – The brief, 30 second teaser for season 7. Nothing about the “Seinfeld” reunion though, just what I imagine is a fairly normal Larry David moment.
Youth In Revolt – Michael Cera playing the Michael Cera role, but with an alter-ego.
Capitalism: A Love Story – Michael Moore’s latest film. And yea, it uses “Paper Planes” in the trailer.
Inception – The teaser for the next Christopher Nolan film due summer 2010 that appears to be somewhat influenced by The Matrix. Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Tom Hardy and Michael Caine.
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An Alaskan woman who was caught in the earthquake in Haiti is in good spirits today, even though she had to have her foot amputated. Christa Brelsford was teaching adult literacy south of Port-au-Prince when the quake hit. She fell running down a set of stairs and her legs were trapped under the crumbling building.
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What is a Fireplace Insert ?
A fireplace insert is installed into an existing fireplace to convert it to use a different type of fuel and to increase its overall efficiency and heat. You can use a fireplace insert to lower your high energy bills while increasing the amount of warmth you get from your fireplace. If you are looking for a fireplace insert, consider all of the options available: electric and gas version provide different costs and benefits. An electric fireplace insert is very easily installed, but is slightly more costly than a gas fireplace insert which is more cost-effective, but may require more in terms of installation.
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The crow spun overhead like a mad top, wheeling around in fast circles, by some invisible property lifting it up. Her eyes continued upward, and her tight bun pressed against the back of her neck. Tilda shaded her eyes and took a step back, trying to better perceive the bird against the overly bright white sky.
It was a quiet day, holding its breath, just like her.
It was a big day.
She had never been that interested in birds, actually. The waiting was just interminable right now.
It gave her something to look at besides the ancient carving of some strange crab-like creature with an upside-down dome for a head she had already examined from top to bottom. Some of kind of old brownish stone with scuffed spots and gleaming areas still visible. Chips of paint still left in the grooves, now a dull red.
She imagined they were bright red. Once.
She remembered all the things that brought her here. How she was a little girl, who had a dollhouse and stuffed nothcat dolls made in her image. But she’d look at that pretty little house and imagine all the stories of the people that built that house. Of how the land around that house might look. And she’d filled the pages of her school workbooks with spindly rivers and fluffy scribbled piles of trees and the edges of lands she’d never thought she’d visit.
Nights spent cradling the encyclopedias, reading about so many kinds of people. Studying the huge map in her father’s office, weathered and decorated with pushpins.
The kind of places that he had the status, money and ability to see. Something she’d probably never get.
What else was there to look at but the sky?
His wet and shining eyes. Black and sad. Crowfeather eyes.
All those hard eyes on her. Bored. Blaming her. She wasn’t ashamed, but she wanted to scream at them all to leave, if it wouldn’t have cost her everything she had left to her name. Possibly? No, certainly so.
You can’t trust a crow.
Anything below the horizon might as well be concentrated poison.
Anything to look at but the accusing eyes of her family. After all, she was the one that begged to marry him. She was the unsuccessful cartographer with stars in her eyes, who had never truly left a mark on any map and he was a young archeologist full of passion and full of love for her.
They seemed perfect for each other, though her wealthy mother disapproved and her family disapproved even more. Thames came from a family of old reed washers. Hardly an illustrious profession. They had no contacts and he had no clout.
Especially a crow with clipped wings. Of course, he wasn’t a crow, he was a cat. But she knew now he was a rook in his heart.
He had been like her, but hairless. Exotic.
She had never met someone completely bald before her. It was a little exciting.
His whiskers always tickled her nose. The only hair he really had.
Thames couldn’t even afford her dowry. But he had just made a breakthrough and he said that he would have enough to cover it. So she had trusted him and pushed, and trusted him more.
Now she stood here and he was nowhere to be found.
The crow flapped once or twice. Lazily. What kind of feranoth bird could fly without constantly fighting the pull of gravity with its wings? She wondered what property allowed it to do that. For a minute, Tilda allowed herself to imagine that each feather was coated with grains that caught ambient energy or mana, that that would allow it to lift itself up so measurelessly.
Clouds drawn like a wiggly line.
She would give anything for wings right now. Fly away, as fast as possible. So far away.
Why had they decided to get married in this ugly church, in front of this depressing cemetery? The weight of all her dead ancestors buried here, all their expectations and the end of a line borne by her would end here.
She would be married off for money. She’d carry on the bloodline, and it would be born of necessity, not love.
That’s all her future was, just like the borders on a map fluctuated back and forth over time.
She was just another pin to push into her father’s atlas.
Tilda’s tail lashed violently around her, as if beyond her conscious control. Like a horse swatting flies. The only thing flying here was the crow and maybe some dead souls. If you were religious.
She could imagine herself sneaking out, out of wedlock, siring some child with some single stolen night with a better man, a younger man. Not the man her family had desperately been trying to repeatedly set her up with.
He was so old. Far too old. He was as old as her father or he looked it, and she was too afraid to ask.
The turns passed on. If she had a sundial right now, she could watch the shadow creep along it. Could watch it happening as the shadows around her shifted.
People murmured. Family whispered. Voices were growing louder.
Her mother stood up, her fur puffed up. Her father’s ears were flattened.
This morning, the mirror had fallen off the wall in the hallway. It was so strange. She had no idea how it had fallen. Then she discovered her money missing and she knew. Of course she knew. She had to have known this whole time, didn’t she?
That muffled noise.
The slam of a door, stirring her in her sleep. But she had blamed her father, who carelessly slammed doors and stomped through the house at all hours of night. Nothing unusual.
What could he have possibly seen in her?
Why did she trust him at all?
Graves stabbed up at the sky. Pretty flowers, pretty things plucked and laid down to die again just to make some gesture of respect or something.
So damn pointless.
She missed his laugh, his smile. He always seemed so sad around her but he was glorious when it pivoted to joy. It always spreads across his face with the suddenness of the wind, gone just as quickly. No happiness dared to stalk his days for any permanent length of time.
And time would always bring her closer to death every day.
He always seemed sad.
She wondered what secrets he had from her.
The gentle dark whispers of the pines, shuffling softly in the wind. The crow disappeared into the evergreen boughs and vanished for good.
For now, Tilda was done waiting. She didn’t owe this good-for-nothing family anything and she wasn’t going to give them the tears or reaction they craved.
“Just leave me alone.”
That was all she would give them.
She didn’t have the strength to raise her voice, not with this many people.
She would be all the town would talk about for some time, she was sure.
Classic Mistseek gossip. Everyone loved tragedy here. Couldn’t get enough of it. It didn’t matter how pretty the countryside was here if the whole ground was fucking rotten.
She set down the flowers, took off the veil, patted the old statue and disappeared into the empty church.
The tall hollow doors banged behind her with sodden noise of a damp tomb closing.
Whatever happened, by some miracle, they left her be.
She wished just one person had come to check on her.
The ugly church, crumbling moreso inside. A huge withered dead tree. A dead bird on the ground.
“Perfect,” she said. Louder. “Perfect! Perfect!”
Her claws dug into the dirt, scrabbling, digging. Finding some remain of root beneath the soil and pulling it like a lunatic. She hated gardening, she hated churches, she hated anything reeking of tradition.
It only existed to bury her and her dreams.
Her fingers found some weird shape in the ground and she stopped. Her entire attention became rapt, digging faster. Scratching. Pawing.
Pit. Pat. Pitter patter.
Her heart thrummed in her ears like a song.
It was some old thing, some beautiful old thing. A treasure. An old treasure, but probably valuable to no one but her. Someone had left in the dirt and there it had stayed. For how long?
She wished Thames was here even more. It stabbed her with a deep gut pain, right through her chest and out her back.
Her shoulder ached like she had been lifting boxes for hours.
A delicate little brooch, tenderly made, somehow still intact. It looked vaguely like a tree.
Tilda spat on it, dusted it off, and wondered.
Somewhere in her heart, a crow feather drifted away.

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A Resurrection (2018) – Emma Tann
Acrylic on paper
[I found a god-damn awful unfinished painting hiding in a draw a few weeks ago… and this is it now. I rescued it, and am so pleased with how it turned out! Today’s lesson: never give up on a painting; there is usually some hope…]
Proud Bruises, Peacock Plumage (2018) – Emma Tann
Acrylic on canvas.
A current work in progress. The first time I’ve ventured onto canvas in a very long while… And I am rather pleased so far. I am convinced that it isn’t finished, although I feel too scared to add anything to it. I’ll just sit and look at it for a bit longer…. Ah, the heartache of knowing when to stop!
Blue and red feel like home; I cannot escape these god damn colours! Translucent, glowing. Serendipitous bleeding, uncontrolled. And white. White canvas. I don’t want to lose all the white canvas. I need to build up more layers. Carefully and patiently.
This new painting is all about that delicious gap; the white paper. Tension. Mmm.


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...XCOM's wading through the rubble.
After seeing the Dorkly comic about how much of a pain in the ass building a costume is, I got reminded that I spent over two months building just a backpack styled after those from The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. And I have to admit, for most of the time it was a comedy of errors.
I have a couple of nerd buddies running a photography group on Facebook. Someone comes up with a topic, a place, and interested people get around to gathering props and costumes for the photoshoot. The XCOM Declassified shoot was conceived in May and scheduled for September, so we, at least in theory, had enough time to prepare. I stocked up on concept art for the backpacks and, as odd as it may seem, various builds of the Ghostbusters proton pack. Since it was big, techy and had an odd bit dangling from it by a cable, it was pretty much like the XCOM pack with a Venn Brace, right?
My initial idea was to go for a mix of military and alien technology cobbled together in a lab. For this purpose, I bought an ALICE pack frame with a radio shelf, an old radiation detector and a chemical contamination testing kit - since the radiation detector was busted and the chem kit way past its expiration date, they cost me bubkes. I also had a leftover large sheet of rigid 1/8" plastic that was 20 inches long and 12 inches wide, just right to serve as the basis for the project.
Awful, eh? I promptly gutted the radiation detector, planning to keep the shell, and ditched the chem kit. After some measuring and pondering, I came up with the idea of making the main body out of 2" PVC pipes used for specialist watering installations like pools and large aquariums, then skinning it with 1/32" plasticard and adding gubbins to that. This set me back some serious dinero (at least in shitty Eastern European conditions), and I wound up with this thing:
Yay, it looks like a sleigh and doesn't even fit the ALICE pack frame. That and it turned out that I was two T-sections short, and the ones I bought after the rest didn't fit. For a while, I thought about just scrapping the whole thing, two hundred kopecks spent on completely unnecessary PVC pipes be damned. But then, after a friend of mine sent me two busted casts of shock mounts for the Ghostbusters proton pack cyclotron frame (that curiously had bubbles on only one side of the cast), I got the idea to downscale the things and rework them.
I went from a sleigh to two elbows and two t-sections for the part of the pack I called "the reactor". The busted shock mount casts were supposed to be two electrical coils, rigged with a blue and white LEDs to simulate sparks jumping between them, so I stocked up on some more plasticard of the 1/32" and 1/8" variety, and gave the reactor a smoother, more technical look with a slotted cover over the coils. I also stuck the power supply bits (a 8.4V RC model battery and voltage converters for 3V, 3.7V and 5V) inside the gutted radiation detector.
Also, the voltmeter mounted where the warning buzzer originally was on the radiation detector had to go, replaced with a plate full of sockets the other things would be plugged into. I stocked up on more electrical and electronic things - potentiometers, LEDs, capacitors, resistors, connectors, a housing or two and various chips. The backpack has gained its final shape. The bubbler on the left, the reactor on the right, and a control box underneath them. I took two weeks off work, pretty much going into full crunch time mode for a week and a half.
The bubbler in the shape you see was a 2" PVC pipe with a window cut out that served as a cover for a 1 5/8" acrylic tube with clear acrylic bottom and a 1 5/8" to 3/4" reduction with a 3/4" thread on top. The bottom also had a piece of 5/32" brass tubing to connect a small aquarium aerator pump and a frame to press-fit a green LED into, so the light would be reflected off the bubbles for a better effect.
I planned to fit the control box with additional sockets that would power any accessories I came up with later. I bought a matching second voltmeter and a can of flat OD paint to give the control box a military look, and after sorting out the cables I ended up with this.
LEDs, and switches, and gauges, oh my! Those large switches in the center are labeled "Auxiliary Voltage Output", with positions labeled respectively "OFF", "3", "3.7", "5". The voltmeters show voltage being fed to the blue sockets on the right, and three-color LEDs provide a visual shorthand: green means 3V, yellow means 3.7V and red means 5V. The sockets themselves are XLR connectors, very popular in things like amplifiers, guitar effects and the like. They look "technical" and sturdy, and that's why I chose them.
The smaller sockets on the bottom left are meant for more permanent add-ons. I have no idea how are they called, I've heard the names "industrial connector", "aircraft connector" and "aviation connector", but the important thing is that they look "technical" and sturdy, and are meant to lock by a threaded collar on the plugs that screws onto matching threads on the socket. I used the seven-pin variation for power output from the reactor to the control box and Venn Brace, and three-pin variation for an auxiliary power input (basically an eight D-cell pack stashed in a M56 rifle magazine pouch) and the additional outputs. If we ever get around to organizing a dieselpunk-themed photoshoot, I'll reuse the pack with some additional bits like laser strobe goggles and shoulder strap-mounted flashlight that will be plugged into those three connectors.
Two potentiometers on the top left, labeled "Reactor Cycle Speed" and "Fuel Cell Moderation" control the spark gap and the bubbler respectively. I had no idea what would look better: fast, strobing flashes or slow switching between the LEDs, so I added the adjustment knobs just in case.
The bubbler was the last thing I did, well, aside from the quick'n'dirty Venn Brace I built out of an Iron Man wrist blaster toy I found in a thrift shop (once again, it cost me bubkes). The shell was built from 1/8" sheet plastic, with two bits of 2" PVC pipe housing the bubbler and the battery case (since the pump caused too much interference and put too much strain on the main battery, I rewired it to run off three C-cells), then glued to the backboard. Backboard itself was screwed to a frame made of 3/4" PVC piping, and the whole shebang was zip-tied to the ALICE pack frame.
Here it is with the lightshow on, but with the bubbler empty.
And here I am wearing it at the photoshoot (you can see the bubbles coming up). The first photo up top and the one here are the work of my friend Zook. You can see more of the photos we took here.


A man who was inside a church hostel in Lagos which collapsed has credited a table with saving his life.
He was underneath the table when the building collapsed and he says it protected him from the falling rubble, which would otherwise have killed him.
Khathuatshelo Ramovha was trapped for 13 hours awaiting rescue. At least 80 people were killed.
"People were crying, people were praying, people were screaming... I was not feeling anything," he said.
The South African was at the hostel because he is a follower of the Nigerian TV evangelist TB Joshua, who had organised a meeting in Lagos.
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In a changing world where words like diversity, inclusion, and critical race theory make people from all different walks of life feel some kind of way, a great unifier is hoping to gain support to push for change in its own company.
According to an article on Bloomberg, McDonald’s Corp. investors have cast ballots to encourage the fast-food giant’s first companywide racial equity audit. The proposal would involve an independent civil-rights audit, introduced by SOC Investment Group in 2021, and would compel McDonald’s to assess if, and how, its business contributes to racial disparities.
The review would include input from restaurant franchisees, corporate staff, suppliers, and customers. The vote has support from some large shareholders and is among a handful of contentious issues on the docket for McDonald’s at its annual meeting. The vote will be a litmus test for whether shareholders see companies as responsible for their franchised stores.
If successful, the measure will also show that investors expect companies to do more to ensure their policies aren’t contributing to social and economic inequality.
“It’s a big deal, as far as, is this going to be now the standard that the big companies are going to be held to,” said Bill Ide, an attorney at Akerman LLP who advises boards on corporate governance. “Diversity and inclusion aren’t going away, and it shouldn’t. But how it’s disclosed and how it’s managed, it’s sort of still a jump ball.”
McDonald’s doesn’t have to follow through on a “yes” vote if it doesn’t want to. But that wouldn’t look good after many other companies, like Amazon.com Inc. and Tyson Foods Inc., have agreed to these types of audits. A Chicago-based McDonald’s has urged shareholders to vote against the proposal. The company has promised to boost spending at minority-owned suppliers and increase diversity among management — tying some executive pay to its goals. The Golden Arches aims to increase minority representation in U.S. leadership roles to 35 percent by the end of 2025, which would be up from 30 percent at the end of last year.
The company has also pledged to do more to recruit, train, and invest in minority franchisees.
Prominent shareholder-advisory firms Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. have both recommended that investors vote in favor of the audit.
The firm backed McDonald’s in its proxy fight against billionaire Carl Icahn, who is seeking to elect two new board members at the annual meeting in his quest for more ethical treatment of pigs.
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the company is poised to prevail in that proxy fight, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.


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Mandibuzz (Japanese: バルジーナ Vulgina) is a Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon card. It is part of the Emerging Powers expansion.
This card is one of the 22 cards first released in August 2011 in the English Emerging Powers expansion before the release of their Japanese prints. The Japanese print was later released on December 16 in the Dark Rush expansion.
Bone Rush and Dark Pulse are both moves in the Pokémon games that Mandibuzz can learn. This card's Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon White.


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Bertie is a 2 year old male Cross-Breed. He is weighing around 12kg. This young gentleman is looking for his final forever home.
He’s had a rough start since arriving in the UK back in March and has found himself passed from pillar to post through no fault of his own. He is currently in a foster placement in the Swindon area, Bertie is hoping find a home close by as he does suffer with car sickness so we would like to reduce his anxiety as much as possible.
Bertie is clean within the home. He enjoys his daily walks and is very sociable, making friends along the way. He could happily live with another dog however a home without cats is a must.
He is good with other dogs and can not live with cats. He can be homed with dog savvy children. If you’re interested in adopting Bertie, please message our page for more information!

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Unlike, say, the heavy metal and rap scenes, it's not too hard to find country artists comfortable enough to sing about their faith. Thus, Word Records has found a full house of Nashville's best to help keep Christ in Christmas. A few of these performers have also fairly strong Christian music followings. LeAnn Rimes, who sings "O Holy Night," has also released music into the Christian market. So has Randy Travis, who pitches in "Go Tell It on the Mountain."
This album's title was taken from Buddy Greene and Mark Lowry's composition, which attempts to get inside the teenaged Mary's head and heart during that famous manger scene. It's covered here by Kenny Rogers and Wynonna. Wynonna is also represented as one half of The Judds with "Silent Night."
Might there be a future classic new song contained here? On that front, Lonestar turns a popular holiday saying into song with "Reason for the Season," while Joseph gets equal time with Mary on "The Christ (A Song for Joseph)" by Billy Dean. Country goes to Christmas Mass for this one, and nobody comes off like a hypocrite.


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Located on the Alaska Peninsula, 290 miles southwest of Anchorage, the Alagnak Wild River cannot be reached by road.
The Alagnak may be directly accessed via air taxi flights chartered from Anchorage, King Salmon, Iliamna, Kodiak, Soldotna, Homer, or other nearby Alaska towns and villages. Regularly scheduled commercial flights to King Salmon (AKN), the location of National Park Service administrative headquarters and the starting point for most Alagnak adventures, are available from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) via PenAir and Alaska Airlines.
Did You Know?
The Alagnak Wild River protects populations of all five species of pacific salmon, as well as significant rainbow trout, arctic char, arctic grayling, and northern pike populations.


Story Walks are now available at the RV Park in Clifton, at Loma Linda Park, at the Blue Library and coming soon, one at Veterans Park in Duncan. You can walk with your child and read books along the way. Please fill out a survey at the end each time your visit. You can do a paper survey or use your smartphone to complete one on line.
The Greenlee County Library System now has "things" you can check out at all three public libraries. Stop by soon and see the Adventure Backpacks and STEAM kits that are available to check out.
New AWE learning tablets are available for use at Duncan and Clifton Libraries. Stop by with the kids and explore all the great games and lessons available. The Blue Library tablets are located in the Blue School for use by the students there on a daily basis.
The Safford City Library grants library cards to all Greenlee County residents. Their webpage offers some services that our public library does not. Stop by and get a card from them and use their online services and enjoy more free programs.
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a public/private partnership focused on building Arizona's capacity to care for and support all service members, veterans, their families and communities. It helps to make sure that every service member, veteran and family member is connected to the right resource at the right time. If you are interested in these resources for Military families, sign up for a free account at the Resource Command Match page.
Story Time is now being held at the Clifton Public Library Tuesdays at 10:30. It will involve children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers
Plus other free on line classes including technology, math, reading, basic essentials GCFLearnFree - Free Tutorials
Having problems with using your phone or tablet? Need some advice on how to operate an app or have a computer question? Clifton Library is offering a free program on Mondays 10-4 to help you. Call to schedule a one on one appointment with our Tech Guy and have him help you with your device or get information about the upcoming Tech Talk Schedules which are open to the public. 928.865.2461


If you haven’t seen much of Meghan and Harry on screen during the various events organized for Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee last week, nothing out of the ordinary. The son of Prince Charles would complain that he was not entitled to the place that should have been reserved for him in the company of his wife. The couple did not attend the Jubilee celebrations or the Epsom horse race during this high point in the life of the British crown. A sidelining that still makes a lot of ink flow at this hour. Something tells us there’s a storm in the air…
Interviewed by True Royalty TV, Vanity Fair journalist Katie Nicholl justified the absence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in these terms: “They had no central place. “An argument supported by historian Hugo Vickers, also present at his side: “Harry gave up being captain of the Royal Marines, who were numerous. I think he must have gone home feeling very depressed about what he gave up. Biographer Angela Levin (author of Harry, Conversations with the Prince, 2018) says Lady Di’s son is “waiting for an apology”.
Prince Harry reportedly ‘largely ignored’ during Jubilee
No doubt according to biographer Angela Levin who published a sensational portrait of Harry in Newsweek in 2017: the prince would have been “largely ignored” during the Jubilee, even if he is “the one who should apologize”. Also he should not see with a good eye his uncle, Prince Andrew, attending a Mass of the Order of the Garter, organized this Monday, June 11, while the Jeffrey Epstein scandal splashed his name ago. little. What should we retain from this Jubilee? Response by Katie Nicholl: “If we had to keep an image of this weekend, it would be [that of the Queen and her three heirs on the balcony of Buckingham Palace]. ” It is said !
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The Avenida Guadalupe Association has opened three computer centers to support small business growth in West San Antonio.
The computer centers will be used to provide bilingual micro-entrepreneur computer training to Hispanic business owners. The centers are located at the Guadalupe Street Coffeehouse, the Margarita Huantes Learning Center and the Parian Business Center. All three centers are located off Guadalupe Street.
The centers are funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The Avenida Guadalupe Association’s goal is to bring economic revitalization to the Avenida neighborhood on the city’s West Side.

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Cabo de Vila House in Paredes, Portugal was designed by Spaceworkers as a house for a young couple that wanted a house that didn’t look like a regular house. The location give them the central idea for the project. They wanted a shape that could fill the void left by the valley and at the same time they wanted a new shape to embrace and reflects the surrounding green areas, giving its residents a special perspective on the landscape. Read more
Located in Cachagua, in the Valparaíso Region of Chile, is the Ghat house (previously known as House Z) by Max Núñez Arquitectos. The recently completed 340 m² meter home sits on a 25 degree incline and faces the Pacific Ocean Read more
The Messner Mountain Museum (Museo Messner Corones), the sixth and final museum of an ambitious project by the renowned Italian mountaineer, Reinhold Messner, opened its doors on July 24th. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the 11,000 square foot museum is dedicated to mountain climbing. Read more
The 5,300 square foot Cresta Residence by architect Jonathan Segal FAIA was built entirely out of cast-in-place concrete with an open floor plan, lots of glass, fabulous mid-century modern style furnishings, a reflecting pool, a swimming pool and a roof covered with photovoltaic panels to provide almost all of the power. Read more
This Hamilton Island house, known as Solis, was designed by Renato D’Ettorre Architects. Solis was created from concrete imprinted with a timber grain and the floors are a cool limestone to suit tropical living. The pool stretches almost to the living area for a relaxed holiday feel. Read more
The Lavaflow 7 – Mayer/Penland House on the Big Island of Hawaii by San Francisco-based architect Craig Steely. Read more
The Tepoztlan Lounge designed by Barcelona-based Cadaval & Solà-Morales is a new communal residential development which will consist of 15 bungalows in total when the project is complete. This is the first to be finished and has already won the 2012 BIAU (Ibero-American Architecture Bienal) Prize.
The concrete lounge is sculpted into the landscape – housing an open bar and kitchenette, living areas and dressing rooms – with its layout even incorporating two trees. Each of the bungalows will be different. ‘We will work almost as artisans, finding the spots for every bungalow and doing a unique design for each of them,’ says Eduardo Solà-Morales.
Tepoztlan, is a small town nestled between rocky cliffs located to the south of Mexico City, 50 kilometers away from the vibrant metropolis. With its well preserved historic center and wild countryside, Tepoztlan is a town of legends and deep cultural roots that has been appreciated by writers, poets, artists and musicians over many decades, turning it into their hometown or weekend retreat. Located in this incredible context and surrounded by an astonishing landscape, the Tepoztlan Lounge is the first building completed of a larger project that also includes a series of bungalows of different sizes and designs, which can be rented by years, months or days. The lounge is set to be a central communal space for leisure in nature, and is located in the perimeter of an incredible lawn; the idiosyncrasy of the project relies on enabling the experience of the carefully manicured lawn while promoting the experience of the wild nature existing in the boundaries of this central space. The project is a negotiation between interior and exterior, a construction of an in between condition, an inhabitable threshold, which becomes the main space of the project; the limits between the open and the content space merge to produce a single architectural entity.
The design establishes three separate living quarters designed in accordance to the 3 activities planned; each of them is a set space defined by its use, but also by a very clear and simple architectural container: the first holds an open bar with a kitchenette, together with a couple of restrooms and dressing rooms; the second is a play area for children that can also be used as a reading room when temperatures drop at night; and finally the largest container is the living area, an enclosed, tempered and comfortable space for conversation, TV, etcetera. But it is the desire to give continuity between these three separate areas where the project is empowered and becomes meaningful; a continuous space, in full contact with the nature but protected from its inclemency is set up not only to expand the enclosed uses, but also to allow new activities to arise.
And it is through the definition of this central space, through the definition of its shape, that the contiguous courtyards are defined; those are as essential to the project as it is the built architecture, and allows constructing as a whole, single spatial experience. At the same time that the three built containers give continuity to the central space by mans of their use and space, the adjacent patios qualify it, while providing diversity and idiosyncrasy to open space. The design of the swimming pool is part of this same intervention, and responds to the desire to characterize the spaces; its formalization necessarily resonates the layout of the lounge, while incorporating to its nature the possibility of a multiplicity of ways of using water, and plunging on it.
The building is located as a plinth valuing the views of the mountains. The building wants to be respectful to the existing context, and understands that the vegetation and life at open air are the real protagonist. Two impressive trees that are in place are incorporated within the layout of the lounge, as if they were part of the program itself. The Tepoztlan Lounge is constructed in concrete not just for being a inexpensive and labor intensive material in Mexico and to minimize its maintenance, but also to expose its structural simplicity and neutrality towards the astonishing nature.
Name of the project: Tepoztlán Lounge.
Name of the Office: Cadaval & Solà-Morales.
Project: Eduardo Cadaval & Clara Solà-Morales.
Collaborators: Eugenio Eraña Lagos, Tomas Clara, Manuel Tojal.
Structural Engineering: Ricardo Camacho de la fuente.
Location: Tepoztlán, Morelos, México.
Photos: © Diego Berruecos, © Sandra Pereznieto, © Cadaval & Solà-Morales
House M is a residential home designed by Bolzano-based Architects monovolume architecture + design that is located in the center of Merano, in the quiet area of Obermais near the Northernmost part of Italy. Construction on the private concrete home began in 2011 and was completed in 2012. Read more
One of the most popular posts ever featured on this blog was that of a large concrete home in Poland by kwk promes, whose sliding walls and ominous exterior resembled a modern fortress. This recent project, Concrete House II, from Spain’s architecture firm, Joaquin Torres’ A-Cero, gives that sanctuary a run for its money with its wild bunker-like appearance. The modern residential home features giant angular planes inside and out. Read more
Architect Weichlbauer Ortis designed this wild cubistic home in Frohnleiten, Austria. Then he covered the concrete exterior in faux grass. Read more


Zendaya is not only a talented actress but also a gifted singer. Her incredible vocal abilities have been showcased in various projects throughout her career. However, when it comes to Episode 8, Zendaya’s singing talents take a backseat.
Zendaya’s Acting Prowess
While Zendaya captivates audiences with her extraordinary singing voice in other episodes of the show, Episode 8 focuses primarily on her exceptional acting skills. The episode delves into intense emotional scenes that allow Zendaya to showcase her versatility as an actress.
Zendaya’s Acting Range
- From portraying moments of vulnerability to displaying strength and resilience, Zendaya’s performance in Episode 8 is nothing short of remarkable.
- The depth and complexity she brings to her character are truly captivating.
A Musical Interlude
Although Zendaya does not sing in Episode 8, the soundtrack of the show continues to play a crucial role in enhancing the overall viewing experience. The carefully curated music adds depth and emotion to each scene, allowing the audience to further connect with the characters and their stories.
The Power of Music
- The soundtrack features an eclectic mix of genres, including hip-hop, R&B, and alternative music.
- The lyrics and melodies resonate with viewers on a profound level, heightening the emotional impact of every scene.
Previous Musical Moments
To fully appreciate Zendaya’s singing talent, it is worth mentioning some instances where she has displayed her vocal prowess throughout the series:
Episode 3: “Rue’s Theme”
In this episode, Zendaya lends her enchanting voice to the hauntingly beautiful track “Rue’s Theme.” Her soulful rendition perfectly captures the essence of the character and has become an iconic musical moment in the show.
Episode 6: “All for Us”
In collaboration with Labrinth, Zendaya delivers a mesmerizing performance in the song “All for Us.” The combination of her powerful vocals and the song’s poignant lyrics creates an unforgettable musical climax.
In conclusion, while Zendaya’s singing talents are not showcased in Episode 8, her acting prowess shines through. The episode allows her to demonstrate her range as an actress, leaving viewers captivated by her performance.
The carefully curated soundtrack adds another layer of depth to the show, highlighting the power of music in storytelling. Whether singing or acting, Zendaya continues to impress audiences with her undeniable talent.


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From Cocodrie to CODOFIL is a project hosted by the NYU Department of French. It aims to offer students and francophiles an archive of French in North America.
Each student who attends the course and Spring Break trip conducts and records an interview with a Louisiana French speaker. The interviews represent important resources for a language that is under threat of disappearing, and of a vibrant and rich culture whose history is intricately intertwined with France and the United States. The database of interviews continues to grow as our students continue to explore the unique and rich cultures of Francophone Louisiana.
The Center for French Civilization and Culture is looking to expand this project to American francophone speakers in Maine, Vermont, and Québec.

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Make Roman Relief Coins
Roman coins, dating as far back as 800 B.C., contained clues about the past. Inside each coin was a code which symbolized everything from Roman victories to successful emperors. Help your child bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin. They'll tell their own unique tales on the front and back of the carved relief coin. While your learner may not be able to spend their craft, they'll still get a good idea of how Romans created their currency!

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Ladies, we know how much it takes to look this good. From the hair to the nails, to the brows, it takes a lot of effort and energy to keep up our bad b**** appearance. But let's be honest, we love being pampered and feeling/looking like an A-lister when it comes to beauty services. Lucky for all you gorgeous gals out there, we can get the star treatment we deserve and the perfect eyebrows because this beauty studio and eyebrow salon in Atlanta is a fave spot for celebs.
Blushbaby Lash & Makeup Studio, a one-stop shop for all things beauty, was founded in 2011 by two celebrity make-up artists with over 40 years of combined experience. Whether you are prepping for a wedding, prom, black tie affair or you just want to simply achieve those baddie brows, Blushbaby will not disappoint. When it comes to celebs, the two talented founders have worked with big names like Jay-Z, Ashanti and Cassie.
Noureen Wadhvania, master cosmetologist and Henna artist at Blushbaby, shared with Narcity the inside scoop about her celeb friends that come in to take advantage of her expert threading and makeup skills. Noureen told us she's had the honor of working with Eva Marcille (Real Housewives of Atlanta); Da Brat (rapper); Porsha Williams (Real Housewives of Atlanta); Dr. Contessa (Married to Medicine); Crystal Smith (The Platinum Life); Sammie (singer) and many amazing Atlanta bloggers.
Noureen admits that her talent and passion for customizing a look for each of her clients pays off, resulting in her amazing and loyal customers. "My hands are always shaking when I get to do celebrity brows, as that’s their face and that’s everything," admits Noureen. "Funny enough, they make me feel comfortable."
We asked Noureen her fave celeb to work with to which she replied, "Oh my God, I love them all; they are [all] so down to Earth!" Noureen notes that all her celeb clients motivate her to work hard and continue to pursue her dreams. "I get to learn a lot from them and I always get inspired by their stories and energy."
Noureen brags on American rapper Da Brat's perserverance, which inspires her. "[She] inspires me to work hard everyday, she’s such a successful artist yet her hustle never stops," admires Wadhvania. None of Noureen's celeb friends are afraid to share her talents on their Instas either, for which she is forever grateful.
Noureen's forte is threading and when it comes to the perfect brow, she said it really all depends on the person and what they are looking for. "Everyone has their own preference," she says, "and in my opinion any shape that adds to your confidence is the perfect eyebrow." You can get your perfect, customized brow threading for only $15 or your lip for $6 (don't be embarrased ladies, it happens).
Now that you know where the celebs get pampered, it's time for you to try Blushbaby yourself. Make sure to ask for Noureen, who always begins visits with a thorough consultation to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for. Follow her on Instagram to see her amazing work on the babes of Atlanta.


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Although Rwandan exports to fellow East African Community member states increased by 7 per cent to $131.56m last year, from $122.94 million in 2013, the country spent $546.80 million on imports from the region during the same period.
The statistics are contained in the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement presented early last week by the central bank Governor, John Rwangombwa. It left experts concerned and called for efforts to double performance.
The UN Resident Coordinator Lamin M. Manneh was one of those who expressed concern, noting that something needed to be done to balance the country’s trade relations with EAC partners.
The trade minister Francois Kanimba, said a number of initiatives were ongoing to boost exports.
Currently, Rwanda’s main exports are tea, raw hides and skins, coffee, bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, leguminous vegetables and beer.
Kanimba observed that with regional efforts to remove trade barriers beginning to pay off, it will benefit various initiatives aimed at diversifying export commodities to ensure that Rwanda has a wide array of items to sell to its neigbours.
Since July 2007 when Rwanda joined the EAC, it has built a reputation as one of the most committed when it comes to implementing decisions aimed at making the integration aspiration a reality.
However, some believe it’s taking too long for the country to derive dividends from its commitment to the integration efforts, seven years after diving into the project.
But such a concern raises questions of who is not performing their role; if the government is doing everything by putting in place the required infrastructure for Rwandans to flourish in the regional market, has the private sector turned up?
According to the 2008 EAC trade report, just a year after joining the community, Rwanda’s EAC total trade increased from $172.02 million in 2006 to $237.82 million in 2007.
However, that change was inspired by a lopsided growth of imports with that year’s import bill amounting to $199.89 million compared to export receipts of $37.93 million which saw the trade deficit widening to $162 million.
Actually, earnings from exports to the EAC have increased drastically but so has the import bill, since 2007. For example export receipts have grown to $131.56 million in 2014 from $32.62 million in 2006, but during the same period, the import bill has enlarged to almost half a billion dollars from $139.4 million.
So what’s the problem?
Bart Gasana, the Director of Premier Group, says the discussion on Rwanda’s exports must start with a question; what are we producing for sale?
“You can’t sell what you don’t have, first we need to have something to sell before we look for the market,” said Gasana.
He added that the challenge was for Rwandans to produce competitive commodities.
Pierre Kamere Munyura, the Managing Director of Mibirizi Coffee agrees; he calls for stronger efforts to reduce the cost of production.
Munyura uses the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as an example of a good initiative but one that he thinks needs rethinking if it’s to benefit local investors.
“To establish a factory in the special economic zone, they’ll sell to you, for instance, a plot of land at Rwf300 million, and then spend another Rwf300 million on constructing the building, all that before you even buy the machinery, that already gives you a very expensive start,” he said.
He gives an example of his Ugandan counterparts in the same coffee business, where one’s operations are conducted in a makeshift structure but with state of the art machinery, this, he says, helps cut their production cost by a good margin.
“I think we need to relax regulation on our SMEs and help them to prosper through favorable incentives to thrive and break even to start investing,” he noted.
Munyura says if local firms were given free space in the zone and use the capital to set up the production apparatus, it would enable them avoid too much cost that they incur before production even starts.
“And as we produce, we need to address issues of competitiveness; if Rwandan manufacturers are incurring a higher cost of production because of say, energy constraints, that means their final products will be too expensive to compete against cheaper imports.”
Source: New Times
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TradeMark Africa.


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As, Harmen R.Jukan, Admela. (1998) Optical Network Design and ModellingIFIP TC6 Working Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling 24-25 February 1997, Vienna, Austria Boston, MA : Springer US,MLA Citation
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Vintage Asahi Cultured Pearl Necklace
Only 1 left in stock
Amazing vintage Asahi cultured pearl necklace, in original box! The clasp has a filigree design along with a mini pearl. Additionally, the clasp is stamped “Silver”. Circa 1930s, the pearls are from Tokyo, Japan.
Length: Approx 16″
Pre-owned, the pearls are in very good condition and it is a huge bonus that they are still in the original box! The clasp is in good functioning order.
Lastly, please view all the photographs as they serve as a very important part of the item description and condition report.


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"Poor man...All I had to give him was my tattered robe. If only I could have given him this wonderful moon."Uncle Ry uttered those words as he sat upon that hill, missing his last robe that he gave to a thief in the night, and gazing upon the moon. In my recent adult years I have often felt, metaphorically speaking, like Uncle Ry: not having much to give, but wanting to share the beauty I see with others. That attitude is most assuredly a sea change for my emotional/spiritual/interior life, the one I flounder in far too often.
His words came back to me at the end of a very fine meal, that I thoroughly enjoyed preparing for myself and the good company with whom it was shared. This feeling swept over me, not completely unfamiliar but one that in the past I have struggled to name. Tonight, I realized that it was gratitude. Intense gratitude for having made an offering to some people for whom I care deeply. Gratitude for a warm, dry place to share it. Gratitude for the simple yet sometimes hard to grasp necessity of a human connection.
It has been a peculiar difficulty of mine that I often cannot shake this notion that I am Uncle Ry, a simple man living in a spare cottage with not much to offer in the way of material gifts to friends, thieves or passers-by. Yet in the good graces of love and the warmth of a full belly, I was basking in the silvery light of our own creation. My gratitude flowed from giving the moon.
*Zen Shorts, by Jon J. Muth, a masterful illustrator who also has written/illustrated Zen Ghosts and Zen Ties. Those three volumes are worth having for the watercolors alone, and are perhaps three of my most favorite children's books in my daughter's personal library.