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A generation of television viewers grew up on the antics that two koala glove puppets shared with Jean Morton, who has died aged 91. Such was their popularity when appearing in filler spots between programmes, they were given their own series, Tingha and Tucker Club (1962-70).
The original idea came after the Australian producer Reg Watson, who was working for ATV, the ITV franchise holder for the Midlands, brought back a pair of stuffed koala toys from a trip to his homeland. One of the studio staff waved them around behind Morton, then a continuity announcer, while she was broadcasting. The positive viewer response led to glove puppets of the koalas being made. (One of the puppeteers, Peter Harris, later directed The Muppet Show.) Other characters were added to the formula including Willie the wombat, a kangaroo called Kiki and an emu named Ermintrude.
Morton wrote scripts for Tingha and Tucker and was one of the producers. She also presented it as "Auntie Jean", often seen rubbing a magical boomerang to "make things happen". She and the puppets left the studios to film some episodes of the weekday afternoon programme, attracting stars such as Cliff Richard as guests. A Sunday spinoff entitled The Tree House Family, which had a religious tilt, was added to ITV's schedules.
Soon, there was a Tingha and Tucker fanclub with 750,000 members and a children's annual book, which Morton wrote. She also sang with the koalas on a single, Woomerang Boomerang (1964), and an album, The Tingha and Tucker Club Song Book (1966). After the series finished, she continued with ATV as a presenter and producer.
Morton was born in London to Scottish parents. Her father was the managing director of the papermaker Tullis Russell. She attended Blackheath high school, in south-east London, and trained as an actor at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She graduated after the second world war had broken out, and performed across the country in repertory theatre and with the Entertainments National Service Association, which put on shows for troops. She also starred in the 1945 short film A Yank in the West Country as one half of an American couple hitchhiking in Britain.
After the war, Morton joined the Welsh Home Service, a precursor of BBC Radio Wales, as a continuity announcer. She switched to ATV, in Birmingham, in 1956 as one of the first announcers hired by ITV's Midlands service on its launch, alongside Shaw Taylor, Arthur Adair and Peter Cockburn. That decade, she presented regional programmes such as ATV Midlands Newsday, Lunch Box and Rainbow Room. During Tingha and Tucker's run, she appeared as the storyteller in All Creatures Great and Small (1968-69), a children's series based on Aesop's fables. She later presented Women Today (1973) and produced Women of the Bible (1974) and Nurse of the Year National Final (1980).
Eventually, she became head of programme correspondence at ATV and its successor, Central Independent Television, which took over the ITV Midlands franchise.
Morton retired in 1985 to Ibiza with her husband, Bobbie Daniel, whom she married in 1947. She occasionally worked on radio there, enjoyed swimming every day into her 80s and wrote unpublished children's mystery stories.
Her husband died in 1994, and Morton returned to Britain six years ago. She is survived by her son, Gavin, and daughter, Eloise.


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Spend a fun evening discovering your own artistic expression by creating a unique art piece inspired by the ancient art form of batik with Paul de la Fuente and Art Innovations during the McAllen Nature Speaker Series on Dec. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Take home your own piece of art as you learn how to recreate batik using paper. It’s a fun and easy project for any adult. Bring your friends for a wonderful outing learning about nature and art.
Batik, pronounced “Ba-teek”, an Indonesian form of dying fabric using wax. The hot wax is applied to the fabric and then covered with different colors of wet dyes. The waxed areas resist the dyes thus repelling the color. It is recognizable by its characteristic crackle or veining which appears throughout the design unifying the colors and composition. In Java and Bali, batik was a highly accomplished art form with recognizable motifs, patterns, and colors to identify families or areas. Today, batik is still used to decorate fabric or paper.
Paul de la Fuente was born in McAllen and studied Business Administration at the University of Texas-Pan American. He is now the Rio Grande Valley director of a national arts education program for children and adults. Program instructors include both active and retired teachers such as Marilyn Watson and Lucy Romero.
Art Innovations is an inspiring art program for adults offering a wide variety of art techniques and projects appropriate for beginners as well as experienced artists.
Admission is $3 per person and includes all the materials needed to make your masterpiece. If bringing a large group, please call in advance.
The McAllen Nature Speaker Series is hosted by Quinta Mazatlan and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce as a means of disseminating ideas and information about our natural environment and the importance of protecting and conserving these wonders. The series is sponsored by Thurmond Eye Associates every Thursday evening at Quinta Mazatlan through March 2009.
For more information contact (956) 681-3370 or visit www.quintamazatlan.com.

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For all our multi-talented children and teens of color out there -- if you are a writer or a comic-lover, you will love your copy of How to Draw a Graphic Novel, by Balthazar Pagani. The moment you open the first pages you will be drawn to the clever, colorful, can’t-put-this-book-down appeal of this essential “how-to” book for creatives.
After defining what graphic novels are (“a self-contained story told in comic form”), readers are whisked backward in time to examine the history of graphic novels. Did you know that comics became successful in the US during the 1930s? And did you know that comics, or “manga,” as they are known in Japan, date back to the 18th Century? It’s true! And in Europe, the first graphic novel, penned by on Rodolphe Topffer, debuted in 1827.
Author Pagani wastes no time guiding readers toward producing a great graphic novel. First, he asks them to decide whether they’re an artist or a writer… or both. Then there are quick lessons in copyright basics, printing and binding, and even how to save files in a digital format. Beyond this, readers interested in learning to write graphic novels learn to use “good working methods” to produce the best book they can. They also learn to research their subject and find and practice their own drawing style in order to create harmony between the words and the images.
Once this crash-course is out of the way, future graphic novelists are schooled on the various layout styles, including panels and balloons. They learn how to create their own font, and are given a list of “essential tools” for becoming a graphic novelist. These tools include pencils, watercolors, felt pens, drawing boards, graphic tablets, etc.
This book almost has too many tips and features to mention. There are tips for drawing characters and scenery. Tips on lettering and layouts. There’s a section explaining what a storyboard is and why you need one, and there are also gems of knowledge about inking and coloring. Of course, no great instructor would forget to offer lessons on proofreading, keeping deadlines, getting published, and making it into international comic book fairs. All of this information is presented in straightforward and fast-paced prose that will keep readers turning the pages. However, the prose may be a better fit for upper elementary, middle grade, and even young adult students. That being said, Mr. Pagani’s illustrations are so rich in color and inviting in nature, they are sure to be enjoyed by ALL ages.
Use this book as supplemental reading in language or art classes. Comic-lovers can also use it to learn about their favorite cult creators, including Will Eisner, Jackie Ormes, Osamu Tezuka, and more. Enjoy!
**This review also appears on our Sister Site - Picture Book Depot - https://picturebookdepot.com/product/how-to-draw-a-graphic-novel/

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2002-2003 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer Supercharger SystemCongratulations on choosing what we feel is the best supercharger kit on the market. Proper installation is the key to long and trouble free operation. Please read and understand thoroughly all of the instructions presented here. Every possible effort has been made to assure a quality and complete product. Please check the completeness and condition of your kit as received. If there are any missing or damaged parts, please call us. We will make every effort to remedy the situation in a timely manner.
1. Disconnect negative ground cable from battery. 2. Remove engine cover. 1. 2. 3. Remove P-TEC processor from underhood. A few electrical connectors and mounting brackets must be removed and unplugged to accomplish this. Put processor in a safe place for later service. 4. Loosen hose clamps at both ends of rubber tube between mass air sensor and throttle body. 5. Remove mass air sensor to throttle body tube. 4. 5. 6. Drain engine coolant from petcock valve on bottom of radiator. 7. Remove water outlet and upper radiator hose. 8. Remove thermostat and O-Ring from the Intake manifold. 7. 8. 9. Remove bracket on top of alternator. 10. Remove upper radiator hose brace. 11. Remove accessory drive belt. 9. 10. 12. Loosen 2 alternator bolts and remove alternator. 13. Disconnect heater hose from front of intake manifold. 12. 13. 14. Disconnect vehicle wiring harness connectors from ignition coils; throttle position sensor, idle air valve, EGR Pressure Transducer, temperature sensors, ignition coils, and fuel injector connections. 15. Disconnect vacuum hoses from intake manifold. 16. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables and mounting bracket from intake manifold. The cables can now be easily detached from bracket with a pair of pliers. 17. Remove idle air valve and hose from vehicle. 18. Disconnect fuel line snap connector using special fuel line tool. 19. Remove PCV valve and hose as well as crankcase vent hose from vehicle. 20. Remove ignition coils. 19. 20. 21. Relieve fuel system pressure and disconnect spring lock couplings. A special tool is required for this. 22. Remove Intake Manifold bolts, including the ones retaining the water outlet (if not already done). 23. Loosen EGR tube retaining nut at EGR Valve and exhaust manifold. Remove EGR tube. 24. Remove Intake Manifold. Be careful not to damage the gaskets during removal. Remove gaskets. Vacuum any dirt or debris from the Intake Manifold flanges and cover with duct tape or equivalent to prevent tools or debris from falling in. 24. 25a.
25b. 26a. 26b. 26c. 25. Cut 2” off the EGR valve end of the EGR tube. You will be using this 2” stub later. (shown Sears 51252 tubing cutter) 26. Cut the EGR tube as shown in Figure 26a. Approx 1” from transducer tube. 27. Bend the small tubes approximately as shown (pic 26a) so they look like this: (pic 26b)
This is not a critical operation; it is performed to increase clearance to the wiring harness. 28. Install the modified EGR tube, along with the flexible stainless steel feed tube (supplied). Loosely tighten the fitting on the exhaust manifold. 29. Be sure to route the wiring loom away from the EGR tube. The tube gets HOT! 30. Remove the black woven insulation from the stock piece of (cut off) EGR tube and install it on the flex pipe. We supply some white insulation to add to the existing. 28. 30. 31. When you are sure you have the EGR feed tube properly routed, tighten all connections. Be sure to tighten them real good, since they are very hard to reach after the intake manifold is installed. 32. Attach the supplied throttle body to the new manifold using bolts from the old manifold 33. 35. 33. Transfer the Idle air control valve from the stock manifold to the new manifold using supplied bolts. Reuse the gasket as long as it is not damaged. 34. Transfer the heater outlet fitting from the old manifold to the new one. Use sealant. 35. Transfer the EGR Valve from the stock manifold to the new manifold with bolts and gasket provided. (Torque to 17-22 ft-lb.) Be sure to replace the gasket to assure proper functioning. The 2” stub can also be installed now, as shown in picture. 36. Transfer one fuel rail bolt from the old manifold to the rear of the new manifold (pass side). Be sure to retain the phenolic spacer supplied to insulate the fuel rails from the manifold. Can be seen in photo 35. 37. 38a. 37. Transfer fuel pressure test valve (Schraeder valve) from old fuel rail to new fuel rail (driver side). Use Teflon tape. Figure 38b,c,d. 38. The electrical connectors on the fuel injectors are different for the new injectors, so the connectors all need to be changed. This can be easily accomplished when the manifold is off the vehicle. A good quality pair of crimp connector pliers (shown above) makes this an easy task. Be sure to keep the polarity of the wires (relative to injector) as they were. 39. Re-install the intake manifold gaskets on to the cylinder heads. Make sure they have not been damaged in any way. (Protective tape or equivalent must be removed now) 40. Set the Intake manifold / Supercharger assembly onto the engine. Be sure not to damage the gaskets during this procedure. The wiring harness may need to be lifted slightly at the rear of the engine to allow it back into the proper position. This is best performed with a person on each side of the vehicle to gently guide it into place. 41. Install the intake manifold bolts supplied (9 hex flange) and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat this procedure until all bolts are snug and then torque to 17-22 ft-lbs. 42.Completed EGR feed tube. 42. Connect feeder tube fitting to EGR Valve and tighten. There may be some slight alignment of the flexible stainless steel tube required before this is achievable. 43. Re-install ignition coils and retaining bolts, and tighten. 44. Plug in electrical connectors for the ignition coils, fuel injectors, throttle body, idle air control valve, etc. 45. Re-connect heater hose to front of manifold. 46. Attach the vacuum hoses as specified in the hose routing diagram. (figure 1) 47. The belt routing for the supercharger is different than stock. Remove both idlers from the driver side front of the engine. Reinstall the lower idler to the top position. Install supplied 3” pulley on lower position (driver side) and the other supplied 3” pulley just above tensioner. Torque to 17-22 ft-lb. using stock hardware. 48. Install thermostat, o-ring and supplied thermostat housing outlet. Be sure the spacers are installed to assure proper O-ring crush. Tighten nuts. The thermostat housing outlet needs to aim toward the passenger side of the vehicle. 49. 50. 49. Install alternator bracket onto front of engine (where alternator came off). Hand tighten bolts. 50. Install Drive housing clamp and tighten bolts 7-10 ft-lbs. Do not over-tighten. This pulls the bracket into the proper location. Now, torque 8mm alternator mount bolts to 17-22 ft-lbs. 51. Install alternator and retain with stock bolts. Reconnect the wires to the alt if disconnected. 52. Study the belt routing diagram, and install the supplied drive belt as specified. 53. Using supplied hose, connect the hose from PCV valve to the driver side 3/8” vacuum tube. (See Figure 1) 54. 55. 54. The wires for the inlet air temperature sensor need to be lengthened. Supplied in the kit are color-coded wires and crimp connectors as well as black corrugated split loom. We recommend soldering and shrink-tubing the connections if possible. Connect the wire to the new temperature sensor located in the plenum. On 2002 vehicles the temperature sensor is integral with the mass air meter. This requires a new plug and the outer 2 wires need to be cut and spliced from the MAF meter. If you cut and splice downstream from the MAF it looks much cleaner. 55. Re-attach the throttle and cruise control cables and return spring. 56. Snap the fuel line connector into the rear of the driver side fuel rail. 57. 61. 57. Remove the black plastic “air chamber” from the side of the mass air flow sensor to throttle body tube. Install the supplied aluminum plug into the remaining hole in the air inlet tube. Put on hose clamp. 58. Reinstall rubber air inlet tube from the mass air flow sensor to throttle body. Tighten clamps. 59. Re-attach formed rubber hose from air inlet to idle air valve. This may require some trimming! 60. Connect valve cover breather hose from driver side valve cover to air inlet tube with 5/8” hose.. 61. Mount the Intercooler coolant tank on the battery tray, as shown. 62. Now the alternator bracket can be tightened to 17-22 ft-lbs. 63a. 63b 63c 64. 63. Remove grille, mark as shown and grind for heat exchanger clearance. Inatall Heat exchanger as shown in 63c 64. 64. Mount the electric water pump in the supplied bracket and attach it to the frame of the vehicle in a suitable location. 65. 65. Mount the relay using the supplied self tapping screw. Clean the paint off around the hole and loop the relay black ground wire using a loop crimp connecter, sandwiching it between the relay and inner fender well. 66. Connect the wires as shown in the schematic, routing the wires away from any heat source or moving parts. Rout the wire from terminal #30 on the relay to the (+) side of the battery. Be sure to use the fuse in this wire. 66. 67. 67. Rout the wire from terminal 85 on the relay to fuel pump relay, or one of the power wires on a fuel injector. (injector recommended). 68. Close the petcock on the radiator. Re-fill engine cooling system and re-install cap. Close the petcock first! 69. Fill the Intercooler water tank with coolant (50/50 Water/Glycol mixture). It will be necessary to burp the water pump system. Install the Intercooler Radiator Cap. 70. If the Re-Flashed computer has returned, you can install it now. 71. The negative battery cable can now be reconnected. 72. Find the appropriate wire to energize the relay. The fuel pump relay makes a good candidate as it will only run for 2.5 seconds when the accessories are on. It is a green wire with a yellow tracer. Check with a VOM to be sure you have the correct wire before connecting. The wire should have 12 volts for 2.5 seconds after the key is turned on, and then no voltage. Or you can use the power wire on one of the fuel injectors. (easier) 73. Install the alternator brace and secure with stock fastener on alt and supplied bolt on manifold. 74. Check for any stray tools or spare parts, which may hinder the starting of the vehicle. 75. The vehicle should be started and all connections checked for leaks or loose connections. Be sure everything has adequate clearance and is properly tightened. 76. Run the coolant pump for a few minutes verifying that the coolant is circulating. Check the fluid level and top off if required. When properly filled, you will be able to see coolant circulating when looking into the tank. Then install coolant cap. If by chance the Check Engine light is illuminated, recheck all your connections and vacuum routing. Once the problem is located reset the engine’s computer by disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable for a couple of minutes. 78. You’re done!
Thank you for your recent purchase of the Allen Engine Development Inc. supercharger kit for your 200_ Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer.
Your Kit serial #________
Please keep this in your records in the event of a warranty claim.


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Kellyn Lillian Plasschaert (November 26, 1958–April 30, 2009) was an American actress from California. She was the hostess of the children's television series Mousercise. Her residence was in Canyon Country, California.
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The CBS sitcom “B Positive” puts a new twist on the odd couple formula, starring Thomas Middleditch as a man in need of a kidney and Annaleigh Ashford as the acquaintance who, in a drunken gesture of generosity, offers to donate one of her own.
He’s uptight and she’s the opposite. “She’s a wild child that needs to be tamed, and he gives her structure and helps her find her purpose in life,” said Ashford. “She’s one of those lost souls who doesn’t know where to go or what to do, and giving someone a kidney is an inherent purpose. It gives you a reason to get up in the morning and it gives you a reason to not go and party. So he’s showing her a different way to live.”
Ashford’s career includes her breakout role on the Showtime period drama “Masters of Sex” and next up she’s playing Paula Jones for the third season of “American Crime Story,” which will focus on the impeachment of Bill Clinton. She also has an extensive list of credits on stage, winning a 2015 Tony for “You Can’t Take It with You” as well as starring in “Kinky Boots,” which had its pre-Broadway run in Chicago. That wasn’t Ashford’s first stint in town; she also played Glinda during the Chicago run of “Wicked.” Plus, she noted, her husband is from Gurnee, so she makes it back to Chicago every so often.
When asked about a worst moment in her career, it was a childhood memory that came to mind. She was 11 at the time, starring in the musical “Annie.”
My worst moment …
“I played Annie at a rec center production in Denver, Colorado. I really was too old to play the role, but it was my last chance to play her, so I got to do it. But it was not a very good production.
“Anyway, I got sick the last show of the run. So I was drinking tons of water and so much tea, just so I could get through the show. And what’s really notorious about this show is that for the person playing Annie, you don’t leave the stage during the second act. It’s such a hard part for that reason.
“So we’re doing the second act and I realize I have to pee really bad. We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the show and I start doing the pee dance, you know what I mean? Because I was going to pee my pants, I couldn’t help it.
“Finally I sat down on the suitcase to sing ‘Maybe.’ There are, like, 10 minutes left in the show at this point. And I sing the first line, ‘Maybe far awaaaaaay,’ and I peed. Everywhere.
“I peed so much, that it went through the suitcase and there was a huge puddle. Then Sandy, the dog, came on stage afterwards to join me for the last scene. He was somebody’s golden retriever and he just splashed in my pee and was sniffing my butt because I had just peed.
“And then at the end of the show, some poor guy had to come mop up my pee. There was so much pee.”
Did anyone in the audience notice or understand what had just happened?
“Absolutely. It was mortifying. I mean, talk about being vulnerable in front of people. I guess that’s why I kept going as an actor because I thought, you can’t be more vulnerable than that and you survived it. It felt like being naked on stage. And also I wasn’t 8. If you’re 7 or 8 and you pee your pants like that, people are like (sympathetically), ‘Aw.’ But I was 11. That’s old to pee like that in front of a whole arena of people.
“Some teenage kids were laughing at me but the adults in the show were like, ‘Aw honey, it happens.’ And I wanted to be like, ‘I don’t know, does this happen?’ (Laughs) Sadly and embarrassingly I was like, well, at least this is a great story. It feels like a war story and everyone in the entertainment industry has them. So for me, it was one of my first real dramatic war stories. But it’s not a source of trauma for me. It felt like a right of passage on my way to becoming a professional in the theater.
“My mom happened to be there that night and she came backstage and said, ‘Oh, Annie’ — also, my nickname in real life is Annie, which is sort of a funny thing (laughs) — but it was all over the back of my dress and my tights were just pee-streaked and we had to wash my tap shoes out. Just so much pee.
“I haven’t peed my pants since then. Oh wait, maybe just a little bit since I had a baby; every once in a while, if I hit a really great note, I’ll pee a little bit. Or (laughs) if I run too fast.”
The takeaway …
“I always pee before I go onstage. Always. Always, always, always.
“And now I make sure to build in pee breaks throughout a show. Like when I did ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ (in 2017 with Jake Gyllenhaal), I couldn’t leave the stage for these big chunks, but I had one section in the first act where I made sure I could go pee. And I had one section in the second act where I knew, if I had to, I could go run and pee. You always have to find yourself a pee break. Because the thing is, you have to constantly hydrate when you’re on stage. You just have to. It’s literally part of your job to drink a lot of water when you’re doing eight shows a week.
“Every Broadway theater is different and the backstage situation is extremely unglamorous, so it just depends on the theater where the bathrooms are. And sometimes you gotta go up a couple flights of stairs just to go pee.”

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Names hold immense significance in our lives. They are not just labels but also carry cultural, historical, and personal meanings. However, there have been instances where individuals, driven by various reasons, have chosen to change name in India.
Which famous personalities changed their names in India?
In India, a land rich in diverse cultures and traditions, there are several famous personalities who have changed names, either for professional reasons or personal preferences. Let’s take a closer look at some of these individuals and the stories behind their name changes.
Amitabh Bachchan (formerly Inquilaab Srivastava)
One of the most iconic actors in the Indian film industry, Amitabh Bachchan, was born as Inquilaab Srivastava. In the early years of his acting career, he struggled to find success and faced constant rejection. Feeling that his birth name was not bringing him the desired luck, he decided to adopt the stage name “Amitabh Bachchan.” This change proved to be a turning point in his life, as he went on to become a legendary actor and a true Bollywood superstar.
Rajinikanth (formerly Shivaji Rao Gaekwad)
The superstar of the South Indian film industry, Rajinikanth, was originally named Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. Before his foray into acting, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor in Bangalore. It was during this time that he decided to enter the film industry. To establish a unique identity, he changed his name to Rajinikanth, inspired by his admiration for the legendary actor, Raj Kumar. The decision proved to be fruitful, and Rajinikanth’s charisma and larger-than-life persona made him a beloved figure in Indian cinema.
Lata Mangeshkar (formerly Hema Mangeshkar)
Lata Mangeshkar, often referred to as the “Nightingale of India,” was born as Hema Mangeshkar. She hails from a family deeply rooted in the music industry, and her father, Dinanath Mangeshkar, was a renowned classical vocalist. In order to avoid confusion with her sister, Asha Bhosle, who was also pursuing a career in music, Hema Mangeshkar changed her name to Lata. This decision not only allowed her to establish her unique identity but also paved the way for a remarkable singing career that spanned over seven decades.
Akshay Kumar (formerly Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia)
Akshay Kumar, known for his versatility and action-packed performances, was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a chef in Bangkok. When he decided to pursue a career in acting, he felt that his original name was too long and lacked mass appeal. Inspired by his passion for martial arts, he changed his name to Akshay Kumar. The change brought him immense success, and he went on to become one of the highest-paid actors in India.
Mallika Sherawat (formerly Reema Lamba)
Mallika Sherawat, known for her bold and glamorous image, was born as Reema Lamba. She hailed from a small village in Haryana and dreamt of making it big in the entertainment industry. To distance herself from her conservative background and embrace a new identity, she changed her name to Mallika Sherawat. The decision helped her break into the film industry, and she gained recognition for her roles in movies like “Murder” and “Khwahish.”
Dilip Kumar (formerly Muhammad Yusuf Khan)
Dilip Kumar, considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, was originally named Muhammad Yusuf Khan. His journey in the film industry began in the early 1940s when he made his debut in the film “Jwar Bhata.” However, he felt that his birth name did not resonate well with the Hindi film industry at that time, which was predominantly Hindu-centric. To establish a wider appeal and create a distinct persona, he decided to change his name to Dilip Kumar. This decision proved to be pivotal in his career, as he went on to deliver unforgettable performances in iconic films such as “Mughal-e-Azam,” “Devdas,” and “Naya Daur.”
Rekha (formerly Bhanurekha Ganesan)
Rekha, known for her mesmerising beauty and versatile acting prowess, was born as Bhanurekha Ganesan. She comes from a family deeply associated with the film industry, with her father being the legendary actor Gemini Ganesan. In the early years of her career, she faced criticism for her unconventional looks and struggled to find acceptance. Determined to redefine herself, she changed her name to Rekha. Along with her name change, she underwent a transformation and became an enigmatic figure in the Indian film industry, delivering remarkable performances in films like “Umrao Jaan” and “Khubsoorat.”
Guru Dutt (formerly Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone)
Guru Dutt, a renowned filmmaker, and actor, was born as Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone. He started his career in the film industry as a choreographer before making a mark as a director and actor. To avoid confusion with another actor named Vasanth Kumar, he adopted the name Guru Dutt. Under this name, he directed and acted in critically acclaimed films like “Pyaasa,” “Kaagaz Ke Phool,” and “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.” Guru Dutt’s unique cinematic style and artistic vision earned him a special place in Indian cinema.
Vidya Balan (formerly Vidya P. Balan)
Vidya Balan, known for her powerful performances and breaking stereotypes, was originally named Vidya P. Balan. She began her acting career in television before making her mark in Bollywood. Feeling that her name lacked a unique identity and was too common, she decided to drop the initial “P” and became Vidya Balan. This change coincided with her breakthrough film “Parineeta,” and Vidya Balan went on to establish herself as a versatile and critically acclaimed actress, delivering exceptional performances in movies like “The Dirty Picture,” “Kahaani,” and “Tumhari Sulu.”
Preity Zinta (formerly Preetam Singh Zinta)
Preity Zinta, known for her effervescent charm and vivacious screen presence, was born as Preetam Singh Zinta. Coming from a traditional Sikh family, she decided to pursue a career in acting and moved to Mumbai. In the process, she changed her name to Preity Zinta. The decision to adopt a more accessible and catchy name contributed to her popularity in the film industry. Preity Zinta gained recognition for her performances in films like “Dil Se,” “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” and “Veer-Zaara.”
How to change name online in India?
Changing one’s name in India involves a legal process, and online platforms like eDrafter.in provide comprehensive assistance for a hassle-free experience. eDrafter.in offers a range of services, from drafting the name change affidavit to facilitating newspaper publication and gazette notification. Through their user-friendly website, individuals can easily fill out the necessary forms and provide the required details. eDrafter.in ensures that the entire name change process is conducted legally and efficiently, saving individuals the time and effort of navigating the complex procedures themselves. With their expert guidance, individuals can confidently undergo a name change and embrace their new identity in a smooth and legally compliant manner.
These are just a few examples of famous personalities in India who chose to change their names to redefine themselves or create a distinct identity. By altering their names, these individuals embarked on transformative journeys that shaped their careers and helped them leave an indelible mark on the Indian entertainment industry. Their stories serve as a reminder that a name can hold immense power and sometimes changing it can be a catalyst for success, self-discovery, and reinvention.
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John Denver music in Breckenridge benefits Domus Pacis
If you go
What: John Denver Tribute
When: Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge
Cost: General admission $30; VIP $40; children under 16 $10; Proceeds benefit Domus Pacis Family Respite
More information: To purchase tickets, call (970) 547-3100 or breckcreate.org
This week, Domus Pacis Family Respite is collaborating with the John Adams Band and photographer John Fielder to put on the eighth annual John Denver Tribute concert on Friday, July 22 at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. Domus Pacis is a nonprofit organization in Summit County that gives cancer patients and their families a chance to spend time together in the mountains. With the help of second- and third-home owners, donations and volunteers, the founders of Domus Pacis — Vince and Duck White-Petteruti — are able to host patients and their families to a getaway in Summit County.
Fielder said he was proud to be a part of this annual event.
“I moved to Summit County in 2007, and I appreciate Vince and Duck’s work that they do for families,” he said. “Every year, I teach a photography workshop and donate all the proceeds back to Pacis. There are a number of ways I’ve contributed, but I’ve been trying to help Vince for a number of years.”
Fielder has helped with the John Denver Tribute by donating and creating a slideshow of his pictures that will be displayed on the big screen at the Riverwalk Center during the music.
“There will be about 20 to 25 images that will fade in and out during each of the songs,” he said. “It’s a compilation of photos from 40 years of photography based on the theme of the song.”
Preparing a slideshow like the one for the John Denver Tribute comes easy to Fielder, who enjoys going back into his archives and seeing what he’s done over the years. It’s also not his first slideshow presentation.
“I do this sort of thing a lot,” he said. “Last year, I did four symphonies including the National Repertory Orchestra Live, where we married the photos with the specific classical pieces that were played. It’s exciting. People always seem to love it.”
John Denver and Fielder had always talked about performing with a slideshow, but Denver passed before it could become reality.
This Saturday, John Adams and his band will carry out the promises and perform live with Fielder’s pictures, just like Denver had always planned.
“John Adams carried on his tradition and his tribute band does a great job perpetuating John Denver’s life and work and music and great words,” Fielder said.
Adams and Fielder have worked together multiple times before and look forward to supporting Domus Pacis.
“We’re always very happy that we can work with Domus Pacis,” Adams said. “I think it’s awesome that Vince and Duck are doing this for people. That we can be part of it as well is just awesome.”
He and his band have been paying tribute to Denver and his music for more than 40 years. For Adams, it goes back even further.
“I was 12 years old, and I’m originally from Holland, from the Netherlands, and so I was very attracted to the song ‘Take Me Home Country Road’ for being something completely different that I ever heard before,” he said. “Ever since then, I followed his music.”
Adams and his band look forward to playing at the Riverwalk and for Domus Pacis. Being closer to Aspen and the mountains brings the band closer to Denver and what he was singing about. Every time the band performs, the show has been sold out or come close.
“Quite a few times, people are crying not only for the music, but also the combination of the words, music and songs,” Adams said. “It brings backs very good memories that people have. A lot of times, it’s ‘We played this song when we got married,’ and it brings a relationship to a lot of the songs.”
He explains that Denver’s songs are pretty emotional and remembers a time when he attended a concert where the audience was “at his feet,” and a pin drop could be heard in a venue that fit thousands of people.
For Adams and his band, it’s more than just strumming a few chords. They really try to focus on the music and the tribute to Denver.
“Every concert for us is a new challenge, and it’s more than just musicians playing notes — it’s more like a group of friends and family,” he said.
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I had the pleasure of accompanying Ilona Baumhofer to deliver to Andy the quilts she finished for each of the children.
Christine and I had planned to make quilts for the twins when they were born. Life got in the way, and one year to the next, we never got back to this quilting project. After Christine passed, we found the pile of cut material in various Laura Ashley-type prints in her craft room. Ilona graciously offered to take the pieces and complete the project.
But, not only did she finish quilts for the twin girls, she made them all larger size for the growing children, and took additional material to make a matching one for Abby. She then took some of Christine's jeans and made one for Christian. Perhaps the most thoughtful touch was a washable label she added to the back of each quilt with a special message for each child and a photo of them with their mother.
I tell you this, because during this entire project, the selflessness I witnessed of donated time and materials has been overwhelming from so many people. These quilts, along with the scrapbooks, will be shared with family and friends as they reflect on memories of their mother. It has been a privilege to work with so many caring folks, really, around the globe.
The Post family moved on to their new home stateside last week. We still have about 3 albums to piece together and mail out to them, for which I hope to have a layout update later this week. But, for the most part, years of scrapbooking was accomplished in months' time because of YOU! Thank you to Ilona and all of the others that shared their time and talents to our project. Thank you!

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The wife of the greatest NFL player of all time (Tom Brady) is on the cover of the June/July 2019 edition of the “Vogue Paris” magazine.
Gisele Bundchen shows off her body and her long legs. We can see her cute booty as well as she changes a lot of outfits (and even is topless on some photos). Gisele Bundchen is thirty-eight-years-old and she is one of the most popular models in the world. She has over fifteen million followers on Instagram.


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I love chocolate in general. Chocolate drink. Chocolate cake. Choco fudge. Chocolate Ice-cream. Choco pop. White choco. Dark choice. You name it, so as long as it has CHOCO on it, I will eat it! And, I really don’t discriminate according to brand and price. Wait, that was being presumptive of me. I have not really tasted the most expensive chocolate money can buy. So until that time comes, I will just stick to just loving chocolates. Period.
These photos (of fresh strawberries dipped in white and dark chocolate) were taken at the Godiva Chocolatier at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. I took it while passing by and didn’t get the chance to try them, but I am pretty sure they are as great tasting as they look!

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Second roof has 8 x 6m x 4.5m green roof cells planted with a variety of native plant species (approx. 7.5 cm substrate depth), each hydrologically separated and draining through pipes to paddlewheel flowmeters below (Blue White Industries F-2000).
Possibility to sample water quality in each facility (not yet tried)
Research in plant ecology: coastal barrens, urban ecology, green roofs, green infrastructure. The green roof research facility allows for quantification of ecosystem services and economic benefits of green roofs including reduction of building energy costs, contributions to stormwater management, provision of biodiversity habitat and carbon storage.
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An intimate outdoor ceremony can check all the boxes when it comes to romance. While beach, mountain and garden settings are the typical options, an urban venue can be even more unique. Think high-rise buildings, twinkling city lights and dramatic bird’s-eye views for you and your guests. This city wedding inspiration is set at PalmWood in downtown Fort Worth’s Frost Tower. The styled shoot puts a spin on the contemporary setting by adding natural elements, including dry and fresh florals, a dramatic wood arch that complements the wood chairs and a soft color palette of blue, taupe, cream and gold. We asked the pros who set up this shoot about the small-wedding trend.
TAYLOR BRADFORD Sugar Creek Creative Microweddings were trending even prior to COVID-19. Also known as ‘tiny weddings ,’ they were designed for a guest count of 20 or less. Now we’re seeing microweddings include guest counts between 50 and 75. What makes them special is that you are able to focus more on the design and experience of the wedding versus having to allot a chunk of your wedding budget feeding people, which is where a large amount of money has to be budgeted if your guest count is high. It’s the attention to detail in the design that makes a microwedding different. It shifts the budget in a way so that more can be used to create a dream wedding and experience for the couple and their guests.
ASHLEY MCNABB Ashley McNabb Artistry As far as microweddings go , you can still make it as romantic and intimate as you like. Florals and ceremony backdrops play such a pivotal role. Hire your favorite photographer for those special moments, and most importantly, feel completely glamorous getting hair and makeup done just as you would for a larger ceremony. These moments will last forever through photographs, so having your hair and makeup done just the way you always dreamed can still happen. Side note McNabb also served as the model in these photos.
JUSTINE CHAPURA Justine’s Flowers Microweddings have given our clients an opportunity to really splurge on their floral decor, be super creative and think outside the box. We usually start with the bridal bouquet. Why not use these unusual times to create an avant-garde bouquet? Fewer guests means fewer tables to decorate, so do something special for every guest like a flower bloom tucked into a napkin or a petite vase for each place setting. Brides have the opportunity to use their savings to create some really beautiful statement pieces, such as a stunning floral backdrop or aisle decor for the ceremony. There’s also the option of decorations for the cocktail hour, bar top and accent florals , which often clients have on their wish list. Then there’s the cake and cake table. A smaller cake can look even more grand with the addition of beautiful, over-the-top table florals.
JAMIE HOLDER Creme de la Creme Cake Company Microwedding cakes are definitely a great fit for brides who don’t want to stress about every little detail. Both wedding and groom’s cakes are still stunning, still yummy and very much on trend with what you’re seeing on Instagram. They look amazing with fresh florals, mixed fresh fruit and a fluted cake stand. We work with brides who leave the design up to us or send us reference pictures if they are wanting something more custom, and we’ve been offering curbside tastings to keep everyone safe with social distancing.
ADRIANNE PORCELLI Turquoise Video Productions When the guest count of a wedding needs to be smaller, we now offer livestreaming — the ceremony only or the entire day — so that guests who can’t be there in person can still be there ‘live.’ They can leave comments on the livestream so that the bride and groom can read and enjoy them at their convenience after the event.
TRISH DOVE and ANDY ROSINE BeatBox Portraits Microweddings have been used by the celebrity circle for years; what better way to feel like the stars than be able to celebrate your union of vows on multiple dates and occasions. Have a small, private ceremony now and then a big bash with family and friends at a later date. From a photography standpoint, we’ve noticed that the microwedding vows are more sentimental , and the portraits of the couple show even more emotion and joy. Less stress can equal more love. With a smaller guest count, couples have more opportunities to visit and make memories with their VIP family and friends. We’re able to photograph more authentic moments, too.
WENDY HOLSOMBACK Bliss Bridal Salon Microweddings are a perfect way to create a more intimate and personal event. Prolong the festivities with a bigger celebration at a later date. Who wouldn’t want another reason to wear their gown? Although weddings might be smaller at this time, the bride and what she’s wearing are still the focal point of many memories and photographs, so that special gown is still just as important.
The gown pictured Madi Lane Bridal ‘s Haven comes with a detachable tulle shawl. The dress features a traditional sweetheart ballgown silhouette with floral textured lace and a full tulle skirt with embroidered lace appliques.


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Phonon polaritons—light coupled to lattice vibrations—in polar van der Waals crystals are promising candidates for controlling the flow of energy on the nanoscale due to their strong field confinement, anisotropic propagation and ultra-long lifetime in the picosecond range. However, the lack of tunability of their narrow and material-specific spectral range—the Reststrahlen band—severely limits their technological implementation. Here, we demonstrate that intercalation of Na atoms in the van der Waals semiconductor α-V2O5 enables a broad spectral shift of Reststrahlen bands, and that the phonon polaritons excited show ultra-low losses (lifetime of 4 ± 1 ps), similar to phonon polaritons in a non-intercalated crystal (lifetime of 6 ± 1 ps). We expect our intercalation method to be applicable to other van der Waals crystals, opening the door for the use of phonon polaritons in broad spectral bands in the mid-infrared domain.

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England women's captain Heather Knight has accused India of "lying" about giving tailender Charlie Dean warnings before her controversial "Mankad" run-out in the third one-day international between the sides.
The home side were chasing victory at Lord's on Saturday when India bowler Deepti Sharma dismissed Dean, who was well out of her ground.
Running out a non-striker backing up is allowed under cricket's rules but has long been regarded as unsporting by many within the game.
The rare mode of dismissal is named after Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad, who ran out Australian batter Bill Brown in 1948.
India sealed a 16-run win over England, completing a 3-0 series whitewash but tensions are still simmering, with different accounts from each side.
Deepti said Monday that India had repeatedly warned Dean for stealing ground by backing up and was adamant they had done nothing wrong.
"That was our plan because she was repeatedly doing it and we had warned them too," the off-spinner said on the team's arrival in Kolkata.
"We had also informed the umpires. But still she was right there so there wasn't much we could do. We did everything according to the rules and guidelines."
Tweeting in response to Deepti's comments, Knight acknowledged that Dean was dismissed legitimately but she said: "No warnings were given."
"They don't need to be given, so it hasn't made the dismissal any less legitimate," she said.
"But if they're comfortable with the decision to affect the run out, India shouldn't feel the need to justify it by lying about warnings."
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the guardians of the laws of cricket, has said the third ODI was "properly officiated".
"MCC's message to non-strikers continues to be to remain in their ground until they have seen the ball leave the bowler's hand," it said in a statement.
"Then dismissals, such as the one seen yesterday, cannot happen."
"Whilst yesterday was indeed an unusual end to an exciting match, it was properly officiated and should not be considered as anything more."

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Goa, the beautiful state of beaches, is what people also call the Las Vegas of India. Goa has become the first choice for parties and even destination weddings with greenery, ocean, beaches, parties, and enchanting landscapes. The city gives a relaxed and calm vibe. Goa and nightlife, the killer combination, attracts tourists wishing to chill and party to forget about all the stressful life. Goa is a lovely place, and some places offer scooter renting services to tourists. You can rent a scooter to stroll around Goa and explore more than just tourist places. The destination has everything a tourist can ask for phenomenal beaches with an embraced sea view, old forts, beautiful churches, local shopping streets, tattoo shops, pubs, water activities, and much more.
Here are must-visit places for our travelers in Goa;
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Aguada Fort: The fort is located on the Sinquerim beach. The Aguada fort was built in the seventeenth century by the Portuguese facing the Arabian Sea. The location is ultimate for catching the mesmerizing scenery with your camera. Aguada jail is also a tiny part of this fort. The jail shows the struggle of freedom fighters against the British rulers.
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A. Vistara, Go Air, IndiGo, and Air India are a few prime airlines that are frequently used by most passengers for Ahmedabad to Goa flights.
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Airport : Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Intl Arpt
IATA Code : AMD
Address : Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380003
GOA Airport information
Airport : Dabolim Arpt
IATA Code : GOI
Address : Dabolim, Goa 403801

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Audi TT 3.2 8N MK1 V6.
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Audi TT first series imported from Germany, with the highest engine option available, in the exclusive Maurithius blue colour, and restored in every detail. Please see below the list of works carried out.
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Ignition coils replaced;
Radiator fan replaced (a typical flaw in this model);
Full overhaul of the front chassis with replacement of arms, silentblock, etc.
Installation of a complete Koni distribution kit.
Replacement of brake discs and pads with EBC sport.
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Uttar Pradesh will get another 100 urban health posts, which will cater to the slum dwellers of the urban areas of the state, in the next financial year. The announcement was made by the state’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Ahmed Hasan, while inaugurating the 100 urban health posts across 35 districts under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in Lucknow on Thursday.
The minister said the idea behind these health posts is to take health facilities to the doorsteps of the urban poor, especially the mothers and children, who have to go to district hospitals even for the basic health care. Hasan also promised that though the medicine budget for each of these urban health posts is only Rs 10,000 funded by the Government of India through NRHM, the state government will fund any additional medicine requirements of these posts, whatever the cost. He said that the state government will ensure that there is no scarcity of medicine at the urban health posts.
Hasan alleged that the 118 similar health posts opened during the last Samajwadi Party government was closed down by the last BSP government. He also said that the party manifesto had promised free healthcare to all and the urban health posts are a step towards the fulfilment of the promise.
UP already has 131 functional urban health posts, which were established under National Rural Health Mission in the past four years. However, in the last two years, there were no urban health posts created in the state. In the current fiscal year, the Centre has approved setting up of 100 urban health posts in the state.
The purpose of creating such a post is to extend health facilities to people, particularly women and children living below poverty line in urban slums. Once the National Urban Health Mission will be launched, these posts will form its basic facility.
Each post will have one woman medical officer, one staff nurse, an auxiliary nurse midwife and a sweeper. The posts will cater to around 35,000 to 50,000 people living in slum areas. The basic facility provided at these centres will be that of maternal health including ante-natal care, child health, including the entire immunisation coverage and OPD facilities for some common ailments. The posts will also refer cases to district hospitals as per requirement, said the medical officer.
Districts in line for health posts
Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Ambedkarnagar, Azamgarh, Baghpat,

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The subject of sewer cleaning is something which seldom attracts public attention. For that reason, little is known about the level of high tech which is available for the efficient maintenance of this important infrastructure. With the international focus on modern environmental technologies, the importance of efficient, high-performance sewer cleaning vehicles is growing. In this branch, KAISER is considered synonymous with innovative technological solutions. The KAISER Group is a leading player in the world market with locations in various countries.


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The University of North Texas is set
to invest at least $25 million in multidisci-
plinary collaborative research in a sweeping
effort to strengthen Texas' economy and
create solutions to address today's most
The initiative, which begins this year with
the development of six collaborative clusters,
will enhance and expand the innovative
research already in progress at UNT by
bringing together faculty from across colleges
and disciplines to work together, exchange
ideas and explore solutions.
In another key component of the invest-
ment, the university will hire several new
faculty members, including many senior-level
researchers with national and international
"We're focusing our investment in areas
that will produce results," Provost Wendy
K. Wilkins says. "UNT will be the leader
in these areas, and we're confident enough
of our ability to succeed that we are willing
to invest millions of dollars."
Among the clusters' wide-ranging and
high-profile initiatives, researchers will
discover more effective ways to treat con-
ditions such as autism, cancer and heart
disease; develop more durable materials
for jet engines; investigate molecular plant
signals that could lead to innovations in
areas such as agriculture and medicine; and
explore new ways to support and improve
By investing in known areas of excellence,
UNT will use its existing research efforts to
stimulate further growth and build nation-
ally and internationally recognized research
programs. The first six clusters are:
* Bio/nano photonics, to explore how
light can be used in extremely small
dimensions to develop new nano-
devices with applications in medicine,
communications, energy and a number
of other fields.
UN I resident bretcheln M. Batailli
$25 million in multidisciplinary collaborative research.
* Materials modeling, to produce pre-
dictive tools for creating next-generation
materials that will help scientists reduce
greenhouse gas in the environment,
develop better materials to lengthen the
life of jet engines and discover new
therapies for serious battlefield injuries.
* Developmental physiology and genetics,
to explore developmental biology at the
molecular, cellular and physiological
levels, which will contribute to scientific
advances for human conditions such
as tissue trauma, clotting disorders and
* Signaling mechanisms in plants, to
study the molecular signals of plants
that control growth, crop yield, defense
against pathogens and responses to
stress. Advances in understanding of
plant metabolism have stimulated new
technologies in agriculture, human
nutrition and medicine. The cluster
will work closely with the Noble
Foundation in Ardmore, Okla., a lead-
ing research group in this field.
* Autism spectrum disorders, to expand
field-based research and training
programs in education, behavior analysis
and learning technologies for autism,
which affects I percent of children, or
about 800,000, each year in the United
* Advanced research in technology and the
arts, to investigate the ways advances in
sensor technologies and other engineering
innovations can change and enhance the
production and delivery of art.
Two additional areas of interdisciplin-
ary research will receive seed funding to
encourage further development:
* Human health and sustainable environ-
ment, which will focus on how
environmental risks accumulate and
* Multi-scale damage, lifetime predic-
tion and design of materials, which will
focus on damage caused by aging in
various physical materials in hopes of
creating new, more resilient materials
for aerospace applications, automobiles
and prosthetic devices.
"We are very committed to expanding
UNT's research contributions," says
Vishwanath "Vish" Prasad, vice president
for research and economic development.
"This initiative will attract premier research
faculty to UNT and allow us to dramati-
cally improve our already significant
contributions to advances in knowledge as
well as our research funding."
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Rhino Health, an AI-powered healthcare data analytics and solutions provider, raised $5 million in Seed funding led by LionBird Ventures. The round also includes Arkin Holdings and several angel investors.
Rhino Health’s platform is built on the foundation of Federated Learning, which powers AI models that deliver consistent results. According to the company, these models eliminate the complexity, expense, and risk of moving and managing huge volumes of data. Hospitals and health systems leverage this technology to collaborate in data-driven studies and AI research initiatives as well as with companies developing healthcare AI solutions.
Rhino Health and NVIDIA are working together to bring the benefits of Federated Learning into the clinical setting. Through NVIDIA Clara, the companies are empowering the clinical community to build robust AI models across different geographies, institutions, medical devices, and patient demographics.
Ittai Dayan, co-founder, and CEO of Rhino Health, said: “AI is much more than a buzzword in healthcare. It is the underpinning of the next generation of technologies that will change the practice of medicine. To deliver on that promise, though, AI models must be created and trained using data that represents the real-world patient populations. We’re increasing access to diverse datasets, as that is what will ultimately make AI-based healthcare solutions widely available to and effective for the entire population of clinicians and patients who need them.”
“Today, the transformative promise of AI-based healthcare solutions is held back by lack of access to a large dataset from a diverse patient population collected in different places and updated over time. Rhino Health is changing that. By connecting the hospitals that have extensive clinically relevant data with the innovative companies that are developing new AI-based solutions, Rhino Health will accelerate access to advanced healthcare across increasingly diverse patient populations”, said Ed Michael, Managing Partner at LionBird Ventures.
Healthcare Data Analytics companies secured $1.8 billion in venture capital funding in 2020. The funding increased by 13% in 2020, compared to $1.6 billion raised in 2019, according to the latest Mercom Digital Health Funding and M&A Report.


Solar power and other distributed renewable energy technologies could lay waste to U.S. power utilities and burn the utility business model, which has remained virtually unchanged for a century, to the ground.
So, just a bit of background. You probably know that electricity is provided by utilities. Some utilities both generate electricity at power plants and provide it to customers over power lines. They are “regulated monopolies,” which means they have sole responsibility for providing power in their service areas. Some utilities have gone through deregulation; in that case, power generation is split off into its own business, while the utility’s job is to purchase power on competitive markets and provide it to customers over the grid it manages.
This complexity makes it difficult to generalize about utilities … or to discuss them without putting people to sleep. But the main thing to know is that the utility business model relies on selling power. That’s how they make their money. Here’s how it works: A utility makes a case to a public utility commission (PUC), saying “we will need to satisfy this level of demand from consumers, which means we’ll need to generate (or purchase) this much power, which means we’ll need to charge these rates.” If the PUC finds the case persuasive, it approves the rates and guarantees the utility a reasonable return on its investments in power and grid upkeep.


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The names have been drawn and we have our winners! Each will receive a copy of Kate Elliott's Spirit Gate. Many thanks to Tor Books for supporting this contest!
The winners are:
Kristen LeChevet, from Woodlawn, Maryland, USA (klecheve on asoiaf.westeros.org)
Lynn Phillips, from Santa Monica, California, USA (ajah on wotmania.com)
Jason Bridgman, from Pickering, Ontario, Canada
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Wakiso, Uganda | URN | Wakiso women in the Central Region of Uganda have peacefully demonstrated to express concern over their missing relatives as their way to commemorate International Women’s Day.
The grieving women read a list of many missing persons who are not on the list released by Internal Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo, and pleaded with the government to either release them or admit that they don’t know where the abductors took them.
Headed by the district vice chairperson Betty Ethal Naluyima and the district council secretary for Health and Education Margret Nakitende Gasanyula, the women claim that they cannot participate in celebrating the International Women’s Day when it is their husbands and sons who are being abducted and have since gone missing.
Naluyima who is the district woman MP elect says that majority of those who were abducted, tortured and some of whose whereabouts are not known were accused of supporting opposition candidates.
According to the list released by the National Unity Platform (NUP) secretariat, over thirty people including Sserunkuuma Johnbosco of Nansana, Galiwango Rogers of Nansana, Kibalama Johnbosco from Namayumba, Sekitooleko Dennis, Sowedi Bbosa, Migadde Kassim, Asraf Nsubuga, Akram Zziwa, Julius Buwembo, Emmanuel Katongole, Kiyemba Ronald and many others were not included on the list released by Minister Jeje Odong in parliament last week.
They allege that over 400 people were abducted by security operatives before, during and after the January 14th presidential and parliamentary elections.
She says that the Women’s Day activity targeted only women leaders who participated but they are yet to call on all the women in Wakiso district to join their leaders in demanding for the missing relatives some of them being their husbands and children.
Although the police were aware of the demonstration which took place outside Wakiso district headquarters, they did not stop the women and they went away at their leisure.
Nakitende Margret, the district council secretary for education and health has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to release the victims since he admitted that it were his security operatives who abducted them.
Catherine Namuddu, the councilor-elect representing Ndejje division to Wakiso district council said that not supporting government has never been a crime to warrant the abduction or arrest of a person. She says that such demonstrations would continue until when all the abducted people are set free.


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The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has raised concern on shortage of teachers at the Basic Education level in the country.
The Executive Secretary, UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi raised the concern in Lagos at the Second Quarterly Nationwide Monitoring of Participants of the 6th Set of Year 2020-2021 Federal Teachers Scheme.
He blamed the problem of shortage of teachers in public primary and junior secondary schools particularly, in the Northern part of the country partly on non-recruitment of new teachers to replace those that retire every year.
He stressed that the outbreak of the Corona Virus in the country was another contributory factor as more teachers prefered to teach in private schools where there were few students to teach and the COVID-19 safety protocols were strictly adhered to as against what obtains in public schools.
The UBEC boss also expressed dissatisfaction at the poor quality of some teachers, teaching in the nation’s primary and junior secondary schools as he claimed that they lacked the ability to teach students effectively.
Dr. Bobboyi however, pointed out that part of the federal government’s initiative at providing more teachers to drive the Universal Basic Education programme was the introduction of the Federal Teachers Scheme.
He explained that through the scheme, the federal government had been recruiting graduates with teacher training background to teach in some primary schools across the states of the federation for a period of two years on the bill of the federal government.
While Dr. Bobboyi advised state governments to consider offering some of the teachers serving under the scheme full employment to further drive the UBE Progranmme in their states, he noted that with the quality of teachers under the scheme, more Out of School Children had been attracted to school in different parts of the country.
Some Head teachers of primary schools where the beneficiaries of the Federal Teachers Scheme had been teaching in the last two years attested to the fact that the teachers had been performing excellently since they were posted to the schools.
In a response, the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Honourable Wahab Alawiye-King thanked the federal government for the Federal Teachers Scheme.
Honourable Alawiye- King however, pointed out that both states and federal governments still needed to provide adequate infrastructure and manpower to drive Basic Education programme in the country as the number of children seeking formal education in Lagos State in particular, kept increasing by the day.
Some beneficiaries of the Federal Teachers Scheme at the event seized the opportunity of the gathering to table some of the challenges confronting them under the scheme especially the delay in the payment of their thirty thousand naira monthly stipend.


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Austin FC vs. LA Galaxy
Sunday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. PT
ESPN2/ ESPN DEPORTES
Playing the first of two consecutive road matches in the span of four days, the LA Galaxy (11-10-4, 37 points) travel to face Austin FC (5-16-4, 19 points) at Q2 Stadium (6:30 p.m. PT; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes) on Sunday, Sept. 26.
Sunday’s match marks the second MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Austin, with the Galaxy earning a 2-0 win at home over Austin FC on May 15, 2021. Javier “Chicharito Hernandez and Sebastian Lletget both tallied goals against Austin, while Jonathan Bond posted a shutout in the win.


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Nov 21, 2019 - Buy-and-hold investors who got into Boeing early have done very well over the years.
Nov 21, 2019 - Per the recent agreement, Emirates will update a portion of its large order book by exercising substitution rights and converting Boeing's (BA) 30 777 airplanes into 30 787-9 Dreamliner.
Dec 02, 2019 - Bell-Boeing, a joint venture (JV) between Boeing (BA) and Bell Helicopter - a unit of Textron (TXT) - should benefit from the U.S. government's expanding defense budget.
Dec 04, 2019 - Sector ETF report for FIDU
Dec 03, 2019 - Wall Street closed sharply lower on the first day of the last month of the year on trade jitters and weak U.S. economic data.
Dec 05, 2019 - Moderate flow of funds might have driven U.S. defense stocks. While General Dynamic (GD) secures a $22-billion deal, Curtiss Wright (CW) hikes its share buyback program.
Sep 06, 2019 - See how this maker of high-performance carbon fiber materials scores on The Motley Fool's environmental, social, and governance framework.
Sep 13, 2019 - There's no light at the end of the tunnel for the 737 MAX, but the company has won deals in other avenues that could propel the stock forward.
Sep 17, 2019 - Boeing (BA) continues to expect single-aisle jets to be the key demand driver for commercial jets in China, comprising 74% of the total projection.
Sep 20, 2019 - Boeing (BA) secures deal to provide the F-15SA Original Equipment Manufacturer Training Program to the Royal Saudi Air Force.


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SIDNEY, Ohio (KDKA) -- An amputated human finger was found in the parking lot of a Walmart in Ohio, and police are asking for help figuring out how it got there.
Police in Sidney, Ohio, said an officer was called to the Walmart at West Michigan Street on Sunday for a call about the finger.
Investigators took the finger to the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, which was able to confirm it was in fact a human finger, likely belonging to a female, police wrote in a Facebook post on the city's page Thursday.
So far, no medical providers have been able to give police information that links the finger to any recent patients, authorities said.
"During the preliminary investigation phase, the department exhausted all possibilities within nearby hospitals and is working with other law enforcement agencies in conjunction with the Montgomery County Coroner's office. The Sidney Police Department is committed to examining all potential criminal and non-criminal scenarios," police said.
Officials are asking the public for help with the investigation.
"The Sidney Police Department approaches all investigations with a high level of seriousness. As such, a request for community assistance has been made in an effort to support the investigation," the Facebook post said.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Sidney Police Department at 937-498-2351 or the Sidney-Shelby Crime Stoppers at 937-492-2351.


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Features include air conditioning and new heating; Sealed windows; LED lighting; Leather seats and Power sockets in 1st Class; Refurbished standard toilet; New wheelchair accessible toilet.
Eversholt has effectively split the four carriage train into two to evaluate different seating arrangements. Two carriages have the conventional 3+2 seating that we currently have and is designed for longer journeys.
These seats have been raised slightly when compared to the current model which will please some but they are still quite cramped when 3 people try to sit together. To provide more space for the seats reserved for those less able, the seats facing each other in the middle of the carriage are very close together. So much so, passengers would have to sit with their legs intertwined!
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The other two carriages have been fitted out with 2+2 seating.
This seating arrangement is intended for the Metro routes and as such has fewer seats. The thinking being that passengers can stand on shorter journeys. These seat's have a higher back and are much firmer. Concerns have been raised as to the consequences of being in an impact when in one of these seats. Without seat belts, the only way to go would be to smash into the seat in front. (Having said that, all the seats have been thoroughly crash tested.)
With fewer seats in this configuration, there is much more standing room with extra space around the exits. However, apart from the handles on the seats as visible above, there are no grab handles, on the ceiling for example, to hold onto. The added space next to the exists incorporates bench type 'seats' to lean against.
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There are new leather seats in 1st Class where there are also power points fitted.
The current model has 2 toilets and one of these has been removed with the remaining one having a complete refurbishment. In addition however, there is now a wheelchair friendly toilet too.
This train will be in service throughout 2014 and will be used on the Great Eastern Mainline to Ipswich together with the Harwich, Southend, Braintree and Clacton / Walton branch lines. Eversholt and GA will be looking for comments from passengers and feedback can be provided at either www.eversholtrail-innovations.co.uk or www.greateranglia.co.uk/class321


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Climate in Cape May, New Jersey
Cost of Living,
Cape May, NJ, gets 41 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 12 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 113.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Cape May, NJ. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 28. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 47 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Average US mortgage rates dip; 30-year at 4.52 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) - Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged slightly lower this week.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 4.52 percent from 4.53 percent last week.
Despite the decline in recent weeks, long-term loan rates have been running at their highest levels in seven years. The average benchmark 30-year rate reached a high this year of 4.66 percent on May 24. The rate stood at 3.96 percent a year ago.
In this Monday, July 9, 2018 photo a for sale sign stands outside a pre-existing home, in Walpole, Mass. On Thursday, July 19, Freddie Mac reports on the week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate loans ticked down to 4.00 percent this week from 4.02 percent last week.
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