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Are you looking to grow a ruffled fan palm in a pot? Ruffled fan palms (Licuala grandis) are an unusual and gorgeous species of palm. Ruffled fan palm is native to the Vanuata Islands, located off the coast of Australia. It is a very slow growing palm which can reach up to 10 feet (3 m.), but usually closer to just 6 feet (2 m.) when grown in a pot. They are grown for their gorgeous pleated, or ruffled, leaves.
Ruffled Fan Palm Care
Growing ruffled fan tree is pretty easy if you follow the basic care advice below:
- The ruffled fan palm houseplant prefers partial to complete shade. It can tolerate more sun when it is more established but prefers shadier conditions. Too much direct sunlight will turn their leaves brown.
- This is a fantastic palm to grow in cooler climates since they can tolerate a minimum temperature of about 32 degrees F. (0 C.) when plants are mature enough.
- The indoor ruffled fan palm tree has average water needs. Allow the surface of the soil to dry out before watering again. Reduce watering further in the winter when growth has slowed down.
- If you keep potted plants outdoors for part of the year, place them in a sheltered location where they are protected from winds that could tear and damage their leaves.
- Take special care when around these plants since their leaf edges are quite sharp. In addition, the petioles contain spines.
- Fertilize regularly during the growing season. These plants are already fairly slow growing, but fertilizer will help. Use a 15-5-10 slow-release fertilizer two or three times a year.
Mature plants will produce an inflorescence and later will produce green fruit which turns red when ripe. Each berry contains one seed inside. You can propagate these plants by seed, but they can take up to 12 months to germinate.


Around the same time that the US was choosing a new semi-auto pistol, the Kingdom of Norway was also looking to standardize on a new pistol. They actually ended up selecting Colt’s 1903 Model. However, before they could go into full production of the 1903, the US selected the 1911, which caused Norway to reconsider.
Norway ended up selecting the 1911 with a minor change in the design of the slide stop lever. This was designated as the Norwegian Model of 1914, also known as the Kongsberg Colt (as it was made under license in the Kongsberg factory in Norway).
At the start of WW2, Germany invaded and occupied Norway. Production of the Kongsberg Colt continued while under Nazi occupation. It was designated as the Pistole 657(n). Approximately 8000 were made during the period 1940-1945.
However, only in the last year of production did the Germans add the Waffenamt stamp indicating it was a german weapon. This is one of approximately 920 pistols to receive the German Waffenamt, marking it as a Nazi 1911. Notice the Norwegian modified slide stop lever. Makes it easier to operate with one hand.
As posted by member “Beetle” on Calguns.net, who owns this beautiful and very rare peace of history.
I was able to take the gun out today, and shoot it without other shooters around. She functioned flawlessly, the cheap gunshow magazine marked “COLT 45” works even better than the Chip McCormick one. I had ZERO feeding issues today.
I soldered on a rear sight sleeve, and a front sight. The finish I ended up applying was Brownell’s Park-grey. I had two out-of the box failures with the pricey gun-kote they sell. Truly a crappy product.
Next week I hope to properly sight it in.
Finally got the barrel threaded, and was able to test it. AAC Ti-Rant 45 is mounted!
The gun’s serial number tells us that it was built by Colt in 1918, part of a batch made for the US Navy.
It appears to be in original condition, and as one can expect from a firearm this old, the finish is quite worn. The barrel has a surprising amount of rifling left.
If this gun could tell its story….
I got to handle and photograph a DeLisle Silent Carbine today. Unfortunately not the original, but the next best thing: A Valkyrie Arms replica.
A brief history of the DeLisle Silent Carbine.
In 1943, Mr William Godfrey DeLisle submitted his .45 ACP DeLisle Carbine prototype to Sir Malcolm Campbell of the Combined Operations HQ for unofficial testing. The testing was done at the Atlantic Seashore, and the gun was noted to have no muzzleflash, even at low light and was “inaudible” at 50 yards. Grouping of 2″ at 50 yards was reported.
DeLisle was ordered to produce an additional small number of carbines, and with the assistance of a few machinists, out of rejected SMLE rifles and Thompson Submachinegun barrels, 17 additional carbines were produced.
These 17 guns were directly put into the hands of British Commando units.
On January 12th of 1944, Mr DeLisle was informed that the “trials to date had been promising”, and by August of 1944, Sterling Engineering Company started production of the carbine, with few exterior modifications. About 130 units were made by Sterling, of which 106 being delivered to Combined Operations.
In the meantime, the 17 prototypes had been used extensively in France by British Commandos, on hit and run missions, all while the ordnance board was still reviewing the design and testing.
The gun pictured is a Valkyrie Arms replica. Valkyrie built the gun true to the original blue-prints, including the design of the suppressor.
The Valkryie Arms replica is a beautifully built rifle, and not often encountered. Definitely a rare and desirable piece, even for a replica!
I hope to be able to shoot the rifle at my next visit.
For a while now, I’ve had the urge of SBRing a Mauser, and cutting the barrel to 7″, turning it into an evil spirits defying flame-thrower/car alarm setter-offer.
I started off with a shot out M38 Turkish Mauser, I had rescued from an ATI plastic sniper stock, and a sporterized 98K stock I found on eBay.
After that, the project pretty much sat idle in my safe, awaiting time and money to continue.
And then I ran across Rhineland Arms, who sells a kit to convert a 98 Mauser into .45ACP. Fed by a 1911 magazine seated in an adapter, the gun features a 16.25″ barrel, and an extended ejector. And of course with my AAC Ti-Rant 45 suppressor on the way, I couldn’t think of a better project. No action noise and a short and handy subsonic pistol caliber rifle. a German/Turkish based abdomination of a DeLisle? William De Lisle will roll over in his grave if he finds out…
I decided to remove the shot out barrel from the receiver. I soaked the threads overnight with Mouse Milk, and heated a section of the barrel to red hot, about 6″ from the muzzle. Once the barrel was nice and hot, I bent the barrel 90 degrees, to ease the removal process. After carefully rigging the received in a vice, I added a cheater bar to the now 90 angled barrel, and broke the barrel free, easier as I had expected.
Then, with the barrel removed, I cut the barrel down to 16.5″ so I could make a mock-up of the rifle with a 16.25 barrel.
I still have to come up with a solution for a sight. I’m not sure if I will be installing original Mauser sights, or if I am going to run a small red-dot. The benefit of a red dot is that it will clear a suppressor at the muzzle.
I finally received my Storm Lake threaded barrel for my Full Rail Operator, and after some minor fitting, we went out and mounted my friend’s YHM Cobra to it.
I couldn’t be happier with the Storm Lake barrel, it is a very nice barrel, fit and finish were great. Now the wait for my Form 4 to clear for my AAC Ti-Rant 45…
Today, we’re taking a closer look at a bit of an unusual pistol, the Full Rail Operator, by Springfield Armory.
Love them or hate them, they are impressive pistols. The giant rail, and un-cut slide gives it a tough and heavy look. While the gun is a bit heavier than a normal one, it is not as nose heavy as a Bull Barreled gun is. What is the rail for? Mount lights. Maybe in combination with a laser, but that’s about it. Adding a foregrip would look weird, and would not only be useless, but would also be a violation of the 1934 NFA, as a pistol can not have a vertical front grip.


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We are now looking at upcoming impeachment hearings that were spurred from the recent allegations with the President and his calls to Ukraine. We won't delve into providing all the details as you can turn to any channel on TV to listen to all of the facts and be overwhelmed 24 hours a day. We shall not take a political side, either, and leave that debate to Congress. Our job is to uncover how the stock market reacts to political turmoil, which has been a constant theme for many years to be honest.
There have been only two impeachmemts of U.S. Presidents and Nixon was not one of them. Most people think that Nixon was impeached, but in reality, he resigned after the hearings began and before a final vote was taken. The two Presidents that were impeached were Andrew Johnson (1868) and Bill Clinton (1998), but neither was ever removed from office as the total vote count to impeach from office, in Congress, was not achieved.
We will see hearings begin soon in the House, and an expected decision to impeach, is likely, as the House is led by Democrats. The Senate will then start their political show and impeachment is likely to fail as the Republicans are a majority. Of course, no one can predict what will be uncovered, but you can expect party lines to be strongly held by both parties.
Now if we look at the stock market and its history with impeachments. The market has done quite well after the dust has settled whether we look at the period after Nixon or Clinton. In the chart below we see that the market reacted well after Nixon resigned. It might look like the market was falling as impeachment hearings began, but in reality, the U.S. was in the midst of a bear market that began in January of 1973.
Source: AETOLIA CAPITAL & KOYFIN
Now if we look at the period of the Clinton impeachment we will see much better results as the market kept rising throughout the trials.
Source: AETOLIA CAPITAL & KOYFIN
As our title implies and from the charts above, we can see that impeachments are more theater than substance when it comes to the market. Of course, we are not saying that a violation of Presidential power is not wrong. But the market, at this time, is focused on the trade war with China, Fed rate cuts, low global bond yields, and the upcoming earnings cycle. For example, today (8/27/19), the market sold-off, not because of the strong push for impeachment from the House, but for the announcement by the White House that they were looking to disallow investments into Chinese company stocks. That makes no sense at all, as there are over 150 Chinese companies on our exchanges with over $1 trillion in market cap. But most of all, these companies are in MSCI indexes that are owned by individual investors, pensions funds and institutions.
So in the end politicians will continue to battle wearing a blue or red super-person suit, but the market is completely focused on China and trade. As we have stated on many occasions, the unraveling of the trade war has much bigger consequences than a Congressional battle. We will say that we expect the market to be timid, though, as hearings progress and we are headed into the new earnings season that could throw some surprises at investors, if tariffs are weighing heavily on earnings and revenue.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.
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Julie graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in St-Hyacinthe in 2014. During her studies, she was very actively involved in the Refuge de la Faculté, both for the adoption of abandoned animals and for the sterilization of stray cats. She practices medicine based on animal welfare and candor towards clients. She loves new challenges and Shelter Medicine is a wonderful fit!
Dre Debra Tacium, DMV
Debbie is originally from Manitoba but has been living in the Estrie region for over 25 years. With experience in medicine and surgery for large and small animals, she became co-owner of the CVPAE in 2011. In addition to her work in the clinic, Debbie has published articles on animal welfare and the history of veterinary medicine. She also participates with the Eastern Townships SPA in special operations such as the rescue and assistance services provided to animals and their guardians during the Lac Mégantic tragedy in 2013. She obtained her DMV degree from the Université de Montréal in 2000.
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Stéphanie graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in St-Hyacinthe in 2014. She decided to come and work at the clinic since fall 2020 because she has a strong interest for refuge medicine. In addition to her love for cats and dogs, she will gladly take care of your exotics animals. From feathers to scales, without forgetting of course all other small mammals, she is always there for you and your little ones. She is also passionate about gardening and wildlife viewing.

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Waikerie Caravan Park is situated a stone's throw from the banks of the beautiful Murray River, and is a mere hour and a half (175km) from Adelaide. The shady and peaceful park is perfect for unwinding and relaxing - enjoy the winter sunshine or summer tranquillity! Local shops are a short stroll from the park and the Waikerie sights and attractions all within easy distance. The park is the ideal location to explore the entire Riverland region.
*Clean and tidy amenities
*Padded caravan and camp sites
*The Murray River
*Banrock Station Winery & Wetland
*Havenhand Chocolates - handmade delicious chocolate goodness!
*The famous Waikerie Bakery
*Overland Corner Historic Hotel
*Santa's Cave (around Christmas time - a regional favourite!)
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Lepide Remote Admin is a free tool and is highly useful for large organizations to manage multiple desktops spread across a network. With this tool, the administrators get complete access to any number of systems remotely. It lets admin view event logs to troubleshoot any problem and manage files, folders and disk drives remotely. This innovative tool also helps in analyzing Windows performance of the remote machine and fixing numerous errors occurring in other computers from a centralized environment.
Lepide Remote Admin is a proficient computer remote control that can simultaneously administer several computers, desktops, laptops along with providing support. It helps in taking screenshots, recording logs and performing other activities from a host?s side. This PC remote controller software is also useful in transferring and sharing files quicker than traditional mailing process. For keeping better network security one can use this tool as it generates emails every time a connection is created and maintains connection history.
This PC remote controller software is highly intuitive and easy to use software that possesses self-explanatory GUI so that novice users can easily work on it. Besides, it boots up employee productivity of an organization by creating convenient environment for easy file sharing and resolving all IT related problems on time. As the software works on remote regulation of the network computers, it prevents misuse of vital IT resources and vulnerable desktop activities.
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Get complete access to any number of remote systems temporarily through this centralized platform. Establish seamless connection with remote computers for effortless administration, troubleshoot and support. View Windows Events Log to troubleshoot remote computer and manage Files, Folders, and Disk drives remotely. Access Windows services on the remote computer and send wake up request to unattended computers. Analyze Windows Performance of remote machine using PerfMon and troubleshoot multiple computers by establishing multiple parallel connections through this pc remote control.
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Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Gladstone to Townsville. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Townsville.
June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Townsville from Gladstone. Prices for June average $579 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $518. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in December
It’s optimal to fly from Gladstone to Townsville in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
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The yacht Limitless is one of the world’s largest private superyachts. She was built in 1997 by German yacht builder Lürssen, designed under the direction of Jon Bannenberg. The overall length is 96,25 m (315 ft 8 in), and the width is 12,50 m (41 ft).
She is powered by two Caterpillar engines of 5420 kW each. Reaching a speed of 25 knots. Her cruising speed is 17 knots. She was the first yacht to feature a combination of diesel and diesel-electric propulsion.
The design of the Limitless boat was inspired by the yacht Carinthia VI, also by Jon Bannenberg.
Francois Catroux is responsible for the interior design of Limitless. Catroux designs often for billionaires. He did work for David Geffen, Roman Abramovich and the Saudi Royal family.
The yacht’s owner is Leslie Wexner. At the time of delivery, Wexner’s yacht Limitless was the largest American-owned yacht. We found some rare interior photos of the yacht Limitless.
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Microdash is a 100m race through zero grvity in teams of four using foot pedals and handlebars and launching themselves toward the finish line in the fastest time possible.. This is a two team-based sport but can go up to six teams. Each team will have a total of four Dashers who each will have three tries to get to their individual best. Once each team has made all their runs, the best time will be added-up for those teams. With both the best times collectively once.
Each team will have a total of four members. Each member will run three times for their best individual score, meaning in total there will be 12 runs for one team. The team with the lowest total score wins.
Each team member will get three runs to attempt their individual best times. Whichever team has the least amount of time in total will win. The race will take place in a custommade rocket similar to Saturn V or on a custom made part of the ISS.
All Dashers must start in a legal position before the race initiation, which is hands gripped on the small handlebars while feet are on the starting blocks, as Dashers have their bottom low, as if you were a lion ready to attack on its prey.
If the Dasher doesn’t start off like that, then it is considered a “scratch,” meaning that run doesn’t count, and is recorded as “+10 seconds.” This extra ten seconds will be added to the team’s final score. This also goes for false starts and if anything falls off the Dashers during their run. The purpose of this rule is so that runners can’t give themselves an extra object to push off from in the races.

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Dodoma is the capital city of the country and where the conference will be conducted. It is located in the heartland of Tanzania, Dodoma is the nation’s official political capital and the seat of government in the country. Comparably, it is much smaller and less developed than the country’s commercial centre, Dar es Salaam. The city of Dodoma is surrounded by a rich agricultural area and pleasant scenery. Dodoma has many places and items of interest to recommend to the passing visitor. It is the centre of Tanzania’s growing wine industry and the Tanganyika Vineyards Company is active in promoting its products. Historically, Dodoma was a stopover on the overland caravan route that travelled from the Swahili Coast inland toward Lake Tanganyika. Early in the 20th century, the city became a major point on the Central Line railway, which carried agricultural crops for export to the harbour in Dar es Salaam. In recent times, The Parliament of Tanzania is located in Dodoma. The office of the President of Tanzania and the headquarters of ministers of the Government of Tanzania completed the move to the Mtumba area of the city in October 2019. For further details about Dodoma you can visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodoma
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND WEATHER
Dodoma Region lies inland very close to the center of Tanzania Mainland. Its location attracts the Tanzanian Government to establish its Capital in Dodoma City. Dodoma Region is located south of the equator between latitudes 6° 57′ and 3° 82′. Longitudinally the Region is situated between 36° 26′ and 35° 26′ east of Greenwich. It boarders four Regions namely Manyara, Iringa, Singida and Morogoro. In Dodoma, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is windy and mostly clear, and it is warm year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 58°F to 87°F and is rarely below 55°F or above 92°F.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The data indicates that Dodoma is safe. The city is secured since it is the capital city of the country. There are police stations across the city which ensures peace and safety across the City. The City has road lights to assist police patrols in maintaining security within the city. The crime rates are relatively low in Dodoma and across other Regions in Tanzania. However, there are common incidences of pick pocketing and other petty crimes to both locals and foreigners. Precaution measures should be taken carefully by anyone planning to visit Tanzania.
Culture: The indigenous tribe is Gogo, Rangi and Sandawe currently there are many tribes in Dodoma that counts more than 120 tribes by which are distributed in a different area of Dodoma. All have their own way of presenting their culture by using art and cultural dances.
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY IN TANZANIA
Tanzania is a country with many tourist attractions. Approximately 38 percent of Tanzania’s land area is set aside in protected areas for conservation. There are 17 national parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation areas (including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area) and marine parks. Tanzania is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. For more details please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Tanzania
Zanzibar is an autonomous region of Tanzania. It is composed of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25–50 kilometres (16–31 mi) off the coast of the mainland, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, referred to informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba Island. The capital is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Its historic centre is Stone Town, a World Heritage Site.
Zanzibar’s main industries are spices, raffia, and tourism. In particular, the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper. For this reason, the Zanzibar Archipelago, together with Tanzania’s Mafia Island, are sometimes referred to locally as the “Spice Islands” (a term borrowed from the Maluku Islands of Indonesia). Tourism in Zanzibar is a more recent activity, driven by government promotion that caused an increase from 19,000 tourists in 1985, to 376,000 in 2016.
Zanzibar’s marine ecosystem is an important part of the economy and contains important marine ecosystems. Moreover, the land ecosystem is the home of the endemic Zanzibar red colobus, the Zanzibar servaline genet, and the extinct or rare Zanzibar leopard. Pressure from the tourist industry and fishing as well as larger threats such as sea level caused by climate change are creating increasing environmental concerns throughout the region. For more details please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanzibar
Dodoma has potential tourism activities that can be done within the city which includes kondoaIrangi cultural tourism enterprise and an opportunity to learn different cultural ethics for 120 tribes with the region. Also, you may get the chance to visit vineyard plantations which is an Agro-tourist where you will learn a lot about vineyards and different products like grapes used for making wine. You will also get an opportunity to test different wines and buy some for your own consumption.


“We’d tax the bankers” has become the familiar refrain of Labour Party activists and councillors across the country, but it is still a surprise to see just how many of their policies are now being funded by this single commitment!
Someone’s done the maths and have found that the same bankers’ levy has been now been proposed to fund eleven different projects. Put another way, the Labour Party are now using a single £2.5 billion revenue payment to underwrite £30 billion of different promises to the electorate! So much for rebuilding their reputation for economic competence…
Funny as it is, there is also a serious point in here that we need to challenge Labour every time they stand up in council, in the letters pages or at meetings declaring that yet another policy is going to be paid for through a ‘banker’s tax’, etc., etc. Using these examples gives us a great chance to show Labour’s economic message for the nonsense it is, and with a touch of humour to boot!
Labour have now promised to spend a bankers’ levy on eleven different policies
The levy will raise only £2.5 billion (and Alistair Darling admitted it could only be a “one-off”), but Labour have already used it to promise over £30 billion in spending commitments!
Spending one single tax, ten times over, on eleven different promises – and they want to be taken seriously?
Labour’s Never-Ending Gobstopper!
According to the Labour Party, a one-off £2.5 billion tax levy is going to pay for:
1) Youth Jobs Guarantee – £1.04 billion
2) Reversing the VAT increase – £12.75 billion
3) More capital spending – £5.8 billion
4) Reversing the Child Benefit savings – £3.1 billion
5) Reversing Tax Credit savings – £5.8 billion
6) More Regional Growth Fund funding – £200 million
7) Cutting the deficit – ? [cannot be costed]
8) Turning empty shops into community centres – £5 million
9) Spending on public services – ? [cannot be costed]
10) More housing – £1.2 billion
11) Childcare – £800 million
Total: At least £30.695 billion and counting!
ALDC members can download a full briefing on each of these promises (including when they were made and by whom), and on Labour’s apparently bottomless bankers’ tax, here.
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When it comes to iconic television shows, few can rival the timeless appeal of I Love Lucy. From its hilarious comedy to its groundbreaking format, this beloved sitcom has captured the hearts of generations. In this article, we will delve into the reasons why it is truly one of the greatest TV shows of all time, if not the greatest.
There are many reasons it is the greatest TV show ever. But one reason stands out, and I'll get right to the point.
Lucy, herself, is the greatest. She is phenomenal. And I say "is" and not "was".
Lucille Ball passed away April 26, 1989, 24 years ago. But even today, she is still making people laugh. And many of these people were not even born when she passed away.
But there is one thing about Lucy that fascinates me the most. One of her many trademarks was getting shook up, and doing crazy things when in the presence of a celebrity. Remember the show when she accidentally caused William Holden to get a pie in his face? Remember the other celebrities who shook her up? Some of them were, Orson Wells, Charles Boyer, Cornel Wilde, and Richard Widmark.
What's so ironic about this is the fact that Lucy is greater than all of them put together.
Desilu Productions was an American television production company founded in 1950 by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
While it was best known for I Love Lucy, the Company paved the way for other great TV shows that have become classics:
These are just a few, and there are many more. Just think about all of the successful careers that are attributed to Lucy!
The show first premiered on October 15, 1951, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Created by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, the show broke new ground in television history. It was the first sitcom to be filmed in front of a live studio audience, setting the stage for the many comedies that would follow in its footsteps.
At the heart of the show is its unmatched comedy brilliance. Lucille Ball's comedic timing and physical comedy skills were unparalleled, making her portrayal of Lucy Ricardo an absolute joy to watch. Alongside her talented co-stars, including Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley, the ensemble cast delivered laugh-out-loud moments in every episode.
Another reason why this classic TV sitcom stands out is its trailblazing format. The show introduced a number of innovations that are now standard in the sitcom genre. For instance, the show popularized the concept of reruns, allowing audiences to enjoy their favorite episodes more than once. Additionally, the show was one of the first to tackle sensitive topics such as pregnancy and marital issues, breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable for television at the time.
The characters in I Love Lucy have become ingrained in popular culture. Who can forget the lovable and zany Lucy Ricardo, always getting herself into hilarious predicaments? Ricky Ricardo's fiery Latin temperament and his loving relationship with Lucy provided the perfect complement to her antics. Ethel and Fred Mertz, the Ricardos' best friends and neighbors, added even more comedic depth to the show, creating unforgettable moments of laughter.
One of the remarkable aspects of I Love Lucy is its enduring relevance. Despite being over six decades old, the show's humor and themes continue to resonate with audiences today. The timeless nature of the comedy ensures that each episode remains just as enjoyable as when it first aired. Whether it's Lucy's attempts to break into show business or her misadventures in everyday life, the show's relatable humor remains timeless.
I Love Lucy not only entertained audiences but also had a profound impact on popular culture. The show's success paved the way for future sitcoms and set the standard for comedic storytelling on television. It showcased the power of television as a medium for fostering emotional connections with viewers and influencing societal norms. I Love Lucy broke barriers and showed that women could be just as funny, talented, and influential as their male counterparts.
I Love Lucy is undeniably one of the greatest TV shows ever created, if not the greatest. Its combination of brilliant comedy, trailblazing format, memorable characters, enduring relevance, and cultural impact solidify its place in television history.
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Inconsistency led to Panthers' losses
When John Schumacher returned as head coach of the Park Rapids girls basketball team, he knew the Panthers would be facing another tough schedule.
Despite a schedule full of tough Mid-State Conference and Section 8AA opponents, Schumacher thought the Panthers could win at least 10 games. That didn't happen as tough stretches in every game led to a 2-21 overall record.
"The talent in the conference and section was up, but I figured we'd have double digits in wins," said Schumacher. "There were a handful of games that we could have won. We just didn't play consistently for a whole game. We never strung 36 minutes together. It wasn't because of a lack of effort or a lack of being prepared. We always seemed to have a bad stretch in every game."
Of Park Rapids' 16 opponents, 11 finished the season with winning records while three others hit double digits in victories.
The Panthers opened the season with seven straight losses, dropping games to Menahga (54-43), Pequot Lakes (65-42 in the Mid-State Conference opener), Bagley (66-53), East Grand Forks (75-39), Crosby-Ironton (62-36 in another conference game), Frazee (70-44) and Thief River Falls (51-42).
A 57-51 win at Warroad snapped a 23-game losing streak dating back to last season. The Panthers followed with a 39-38 win at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley.
Four conference losses started another losing streak as the Panthers closed out the season with 14 losses.
Pequot Lakes (72-29), Wadena-Deer Creek (51-38), Detroit Lakes (61-27) and Staples-Motley (64-47) prevailed in conference battles before Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton posted a 59-47 win in a section game.
Following a 60-50 loss to Nevis, the Panthers dropped three more conference games to Crosby-Ironton (59-44), Wadena-Deer Creek (64-48) and Detroit Lakes (68-43).
The Panthers closed out the regular season with losses to Frazee (47-34), Perham (72-28), Pine River-Backus (42-34) and Staples-Motley (60-26 in the final conference game).
Park Rapids received the No. 8 seed for the Section 8AA tournament and had its season end with a 72-35 loss to No. 1 Pequot Lakes.
The Mid-State Conference schedule was brutal as all five of Park Rapids' rivals had winning records. The Panthers finished with a 0-10 record in the conference. Detroit Lakes won the conference title with an 8-2 record and finished 16-11 overall after qualifying for the state Class AAA tournament. Pequot Lakes (20-8 overall) and Staples-Motley (16-11 overall) tied for second place with 7-3 marks while Wadena-Deer Creek went 6-4 in the conference and 16-9 overall. Crosby-Ironton finished 15-14 overall despite a 2-8 record in conference games.
Perham (26-2), East Grand Forks (28-3 and the Section 8AA champion), Pine River-Backus (18-11), Thief River Falls (14-11), Frazee (14-12) and Bagley (14-13) also had winning records this season while Nevis, W-H-A and D-G-F all had 11 victories.
For the season, the Panthers shot 33.1 percent from the field (337 for 1,073, including 27 for 130 on 3-pointers) and 54.3 percent at the free throw line (175 for 322) in averaging 40 points per game. Park Rapids' opponents shot 42.9 percent from the field (502 for 1,171) and 61.1 percent at the line (250 for 409) while averaging 60 points a night. The Panthers also averaged 21 turnovers a game while forcing 14.
Leading the Panthers this season were seniors Mindy Lawrence, Danielle Dent, Kayla Stursa, Ashley Christenson, Brittany Sayler and Alyssa Klingenberg; juniors Hannah Wolff and Hailey Lundin; and sophomores Alyssa Carlson and Ashley Domino.
Lawrence, a 5-foot-10 center, was named the Panthers' Most Valuable Player and earned all-conference honors after averaging 9.8 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. In 23 games, Lawrence shot 37.5 percent from the field (81 for 216) and 70.3 percent at the line (52 for 74) while scoring 226 points. Lawrence was second on the team with 151 rebounds while tallying 11 assists and six steals.
Wolff, a 5-9 forward, earned all-conference honorable mention honors after leading the team in scoring (11.4 points per game) and rebounding (7.3 per game). In 23 games, Wolff shot 41.8 percent from the field (99 for 237) and 49.1 percent at the line (56 for 114) for 263 points. Wolff also led the team with 161 rebounds and 17 steals while finishing second with 27 assists.
Dent, a 5-5 guard, was third in scoring at 5.7 points a game and led the team with 29 assists. In 23 games, Dent shot 24.5 percent from the field (46 for 188) and 50 percent at the line (18 for 36). Dent scored 132 points and had 42 rebounds and 11 steals.
Stursa, a 5-6 guard, averaged 3.2 points a game and was third in rebounding with 87. Stursa shot 30.3 percent from the field (27 for 89) and 75 percent at the line (18 for 24) while scoring 73 points and tallying 22 assists and 10 steals.
Christenson, a 5-8 forward, received the team's Most Improved Player award after scoring 56 points and pulling down 80 rebounds in 23 games. Christenson shot 25 percent from the field (19 for 76) and 45.5 percent at the line (10 for 22).
Sayler, a 5-9 forward, also played in all 23 games and had 44 points and 24 rebounds. Sayler shot 22.1 percent from the field (19 for 86). Sayler received the team's Spirit Award.
Klingenberg, a 5-4 guard, led the Panthers with 10 3-point field goals and finished with 39 points, 32 rebounds and 12 assists in 23 games. Klingenberg shot 22.2 percent from the field (14 for 63).
Lundin, a 5-7 forward, played in all 23 games and had 36 points and 47 rebounds while shooting 25 percent from the field (11 for 44).
Carlson, a 5-4 guard, also played in all 23 games and tallied 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists while shooting 18 percent (9 for 50) from the field.
Domino, a 5-9 forward, played in 11 games and had 21 points while shooting 52.9 percent from the field (9 for 17).
Also seeing some varsity action this season were sophomores Sophie Shogren (12 games), Anna Grimes (five games), Melissa Haas (five games) and Marissa Rittgers (five games) and freshman Olivia Vaadeland (six games).
Looking ahead to next season, the Panthers will have to replace six players who accounted for 62 percent of the scoring and 64 percent of the rebounding. However, Schumacher is counting on a summer of hard work to help the Panthers turn losses into victories next season.
"We're going to be young with only two seniors, but we'll be able to put a tall and quick team out on the floor," said Schumacher. "This summer is going to be big for our program. There is going to be plenty of opportunities for these girls to get stronger in the weight room and play together in practice, a summer league and a couple of tournaments. These girls have to spend time on their own working on their ball handling and shooting. The only way we're going to get better is if these girls take advantage of these opportunities this summer."


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Move better, that is the credo.
In the endless pursuit of physical mastery, the emphasis on bigger, faster, stronger will run its course for an everyday athlete and sooner or later the priority transitions into moving better.
How one defines moving “better” does not necessarily require metrics. A simple ease of motion and feeling good while moving is a good start. To move comfortably, without pain, integrated with the breath and getting more fit in the process. As with all movements, insist upon absolutely strict attention paid to movement “form”, since how you perform any movement is the pattern you will carry with you into the application. Quality of form is the most important training factor that never goes out of style.
Are Your Workouts Missing Locomotion?
Countless research has shown that resistance training is important not only for strengthening the muscles, but also for strengthening the bones. There is also a very strong correlation between bone density and longevity. There’s no argument about the benefits to physical vitality that resistance training provides. Strong is strong.
If you have an athletic slant to your resistance training, you’ll want to do more than stand in one place and move weights around. Locomotion covers the entire spectrum of performance in all sports, outside of the lifting sports of Powerlifting, Olympic lifting and Kettlebell Sport. In those 3 sports, the athlete stands in one place and performs. In all other sports, to varying degrees, there is movement from one point to another and in the most popular ball sports, there is no limit to the positioning through space that occurs, restricted only by the dimensions of the field or court. The point is, there are athletic qualities that cannot be developed merely by standing in one place. A well-rounded training program includes locomotion.
How you move can be a very personal journey. From an athletic point of view, to be a good mover is advantageous to any sport.
What Is Loaded Mobility?
When it is no longer about breaking records and winning competitions and becomes more about feeling great and expressing your physical art, Loaded Mobility can present as the perfect style of strength-mobility training and the kettlebell is the ideal tool to load with. At the same time, an athlete looking to add more to his game, will benefit from a focus on loaded mobility. If you can move well with a load, you can move easier without it.
We know that resistance training improves strength, and that mobility training improves function and ease of motion. When you put the two together, you have Loaded Mobility, a way to combine strength and movement skill that can also be a fun substitute to your typical strength or mobility sessions.
Loaded mobility does more than add strength to your movements. The additional load will work against you until your execution of timing is correct, thereby testing your balance. This is a more athletic way of lifting weights.
How to Program Loaded Mobility
A good way to introduce loaded mobility into your training program is as a light or easy day. Program as active recovery where you practice movement combos without having to strain or heave.
The kettlebell lends itself so well to loaded mobility because the design allows you to situate the load above the center of mass, which — unlike the distribution provided by dumbbells — gives more balance and control to the movements, plus it facilitates ease of motion while combining the basic lifts into changing stances.
[Looking for the best kettlebell for your goals? Check out our roundup of the absolute best bells on the market!]
To safely integrate loaded mobility with kettlebells, what is first needed is a foundation with the following techniques, performed with one hand and a single kettlebell:
- Push Press
- Static Rack Hold
- Static Overhead Hold
- Static Goblet Hold
Being proficient with these 8 kettlebell fundamentals is a prerequisite because you do not want to add mobility to incomplete structure. Stand in one place while your learn the basic lifts, and only later add the dynamics of shifting stance that come with a loaded mobility flow.
From a strong foundation in the traditional kettlebell basics, incorporating a multi-directional approach to footwork and stance provides rich range of motion that changes your normal kettlebell workout into a different kind of challenge, involving more balance, timing and coordination. That’s loaded mobility — here’s a basic example.
A Sample Loaded Mobility Flow
You’ll need a single kettlebell, light to medium weight. As a starting point, guys with a 12 or 16kg and gals with a 8 or 10kg.
Your foot placement and transitions from one position to the next is crucial for smooth execution of a loaded mobility routine. Don’t rush; aim to drop into each stance with a solid base, stopping yourself at the same moment that the lift completes.
While a creative movement artist can create a myriad of combinations, to start I suggest basing your loaded mobility patterns around a 5 point stepping pattern:
- Forward Lunge
- Back Lunge
- Lateral lunge
- Medial Lunge (Dragon stance)
Start with both feet parallel at shoulder-width apart. Do one squat, then step forward with the right foot into a lunge, then back to start position, back with the right foot into a lunge and back to start position, step lateral to the right with the right foot and back to start, and finally step across the midline with the right foot into a cross-stance lunge and back to start position. These 4 cardinal directions and the Squat gives 5 points to start from, and practice leading with both the right and left foot.
First practice the 5 point stepping while holding the kettlebell in the Static Goblet Hold position with 2 hands. Make sure you feel balanced and able to control your steps.
Now, repeat in the Static Rack hold with 1 hand. Next, time the step with a simple kettlebell basic, such as press. Here’s how it looks:
From Static Rack Hold position, squat and press as you stand; step forward Right and Press right, then step back to start as the kettlebell lowers back to rack; now step back Right and Press right and step back to start; step to the Right and Press Right and back to start; step to the Left and Press right and back to start. Repeat the sequence with the left foot and Right press. 8 reps in total. Repeat the steps with the Left press.
The same can be performed with clean, bringing to chest with the step and swinging back with the return step. Once you have the hang of it, you can combine with almost any other kettlebell basic such as Snatch or Swing. More advanced versions can include kettlebell juggles, open palm and bottoms-up variations. The most important factor is the timing of the lift with the step, so that the steps occur at the end range of the lift. (Step completes as the Press completes).
[Learn more: 10 kettlebell exercises every athlete should master.]
Want something fancier?
More technical kettlebell movements such as juggling can be integrated along with stepping at different angles such as rear cross steps, adding pivots and turns, etc. This sort of loaded mobility can be referred to as a kettlebell flow in which the completion of one becomes the start of the next movement. This is a dynamic style of kettlebell lifting which allows the movement artist to express a virtually unlimited movement stream of consciousness. Rather than fight with the kettlebell you learn to dance with it in a coordinated fashion. The Kettlebell is an ideal tool for freestyle loaded mobility, since the very nature of the bell is keeping the body set in motion.
If you want to challenge your balance, timing and coordination along with you strength and conditioning, try loaded mobility for a fully integrated mind-body workout.
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively by the author.


Using fresh news stories can be a great way for parents to spark discussions with their kids and teens about how to be a good cyber citizen. “Table Talk” is a series on Breaking Free, passing along recent headlines about Internet temptations and dangers. Use the questions provided to get your family thinking about Internet safety and responsibility.
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Addicted to Facebook and Paying the Price: 11.5% of students are “hyper-networkers”
There are many untold benefits to social networking websites like Facebook. But what are the dangers a teen faces if they become too engrossed?
Last month Case Western Reserve School of Medicine released a study entitled, “Hyper-texting and hyper-networking: A new health risk category for teens?” Overall, 20 schools participated in the study, and 4,257 questionnaires were received from students. This study defined “hyper-networking” as spending more than three hours per school day on online social networks. Using this definition, researchers concluded that 11.5% of students are hyper-networkers.
Furthermore, hyper-networkers are…
- 56% more likely to be smokers
- 60% more likely to report four or more sexual partners
- 79% more likely to have tried alcohol
- 69% more likely to be binge drinkers
- 84% more likely to have used illicit drugs
- 92% more likely to have been depressed
- 94% more likely to have been in a physical fight
- 110% more likely to have been a victim of cyberbullying
- 120% more like to have been highly stressed
- 146% more likely to have attempted suicide
Of course, this study does not say hyper-networking causes these behaviors, only that when a student is a hyper-networker, they are more likely than others to manifest these behaviors. How much a student uses Facebook could be an indication of engagement in other unhealthy behaviors.
Scott Frank, MD, MS, lead researcher on the study, said, when left unchecked, these widely popular methods of staying connected online “can have dangerous health effects on teenagers.”
1. How many hours do spend on social networks? How about your friends: would you consider any of them hyper-networkers?
2. In general, when you see someone online who always seems to be on, are they more likely to be involved in risky kinds of behaviors? Why do you think that is?
Virtual Jerk: 1 in 5 students say their peers are mostly “unkind” online
Last month the Pew Internet & American Life Project published their newest report, “Teens, Kindness and Cruelty on Social Network Sites.”* The report included survey results from nearly 800 students, 12 to 17 years old.
- 20% of teens say peers are mostly unkind to each other on social networks. 69% say peers are mostly kind, and 11% said “it depends.”
- 88% of teens say they have seen someone be mean or cruel to another person on a social network site, and 12% say they see this “frequently.”
- 15% of teens have personally experienced online harassment in the past 12 months. There are no statistically significant differences by age, gender, race, or socio-economic status.
- 95% of social media-using teens who have witnessed cruel behavior online say they have seen others simply ignoring it, and 55% witness this frequently. 90% say they personally have ignored it.
- 84% of social media-using teens who have witnessed cruel behavior online say they have seen people defend the person being harassed. 80% have personally defended the victim.
- 67% of social media-using teens have witnessed others joining the harassment, and 19% say they have seen this “frequently.” 21% say they personally have joined the harassment.
- 51% of girls who have witnessed cruelty online have sought out advice about it, as have 20% of boys.
On one hand, much of the report shows a very positive side to social networks. Pew Senior Research Specialist, Amanda Lenhart, told NPR, “We find that actually teens have a pretty good experience on social network sites. That, you know, 70% of them say people are mostly kind in their experience on social network sites.” On the other hand, the bullying that does go on is apparently very visible. The vast majority of teens have seen online cruelty taking place, and the majority have also seen online spectators either ignore it or join in.
1. When you’ve used Facebook or other social networks, do you see any kind of online cruelty going on? What kind of cruelty?
2. Have you ever been tempted to start or join in?
3. Have you seen others stick up for others who are being harassed?
Most parents help their underage kids get on Facebook
Fortune Magazine calls danah boyd “the reigning expert on how young people use the Internet,” and for good reason. Her recent article, “Why Parents Help Their Children Lie to Facebook About Age: Unintended Consequences of the ‘Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act,’” is another example of her probing looking into the live of American teens.
Her study of over 1,000 parents found…
- Although the minimum age for Facebook is 13, parents of 13- and 14-year-olds report, on average, their child joined Facebook at age 12.
- Over half (55%) of parents of 12-year-olds say their child has a Facebook account. The vast majority (82%) of these parents knew when their child signed up, and most (76%) also helped their 12-year old create the account.
- Over half (53%) of parents think Facebook has a minimum age and a over a third (35%) of these parents think that this is a recommendation and not a requirement.
- Over three-quarters (78%) of parents think it is acceptable for their child to violate age-minimum restrictions for online services.
Why is there an age-minimum to begin with? It goes back to a federal law known as COPPA, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The law was intended to restrict the kind of data that Internet companies can collect about children without the permission of parents. As boyd points out, this law predates the rise of social media, and, like a lot of legislation about Internet communications, it has not evolved with the technology.
boyd’s data suggests parents, at large, are concerned about online privacy and safety, but in order to instructively introduce their child to being a good digital citizen, parents must either deny them access to big social media platforms or teach their children to lie in the process. “They don’t want to be told how to be a parent,” she said.
In other words, COPPA was designed to help parents protect their kids from online data-collectors, but it is so out of step with today’s norms it is actually contributing to privacy and safety concerns.
1. Do you know any kids 12 or younger on Facebook, Google+, or Twitter?
2. What do you think? Should parents encourage their under-13-year-old to lie about their age so they can benefit from online social experiences?


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Background: Despite aggressive multimodal treatment, survival for patients with glioblastoma remains dismal. One obstacle to improving patient outcomes is the difficulty in delivering adequate therapeutic to the central nervous system due to the presence of the blood–brain barrier. Although direct drug infusion by convection-enhanced delivery (CED) can bypass the blood–brain barrier and facilitate delivery to intracranial tumors, determining the distribution of delivered therapeutic remains problematic. Image guidance is a strategy that can optimize the accuracy of therapeutic delivery. Methods: Here we performed an open-label clinical trial in 10 pet dogs with spontaneous intracranial tumors to examine the target coverage accuracy of delivering polymeric magnetite nanoparticles (PMNPs) encapsulating temozolomide (TMZ). A modified small animal frame was applied to the head of each subject, and PMNPs were delivered stereotactically to the center of the tumor. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed immediately postoperatively to examine PMNP distribution, and the animals were followed until death. Results: Nine of the 10 dogs underwent PMNP infusion without complications. No infusate backflow was observed during any procedure. In 70% of the cases, the infusion accurately targeted the tumor mass, as determined by the presence of PMNP signal in the tumor on immediate postoperative MRI. Conclusions: These data suggest that CED of PMNPs carrying TMZ is safe in dogs with intracranial tumors and can lead to nanoparticle distribution in the region of the target. Image guidance is an important adjunct to CED, because distribution is unpredictable, with the potential for missed target delivery.
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- Convection enhanced delivery
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This paper builds a theoretical model about development pattern of treatment after pollution, and takes industrial output data of 30 provinces from 2001 to 2013 as the sample to explore the relationship among industrial economic development, environmental regulation intensity and emissions reduction effect.The results show that the industrial pollutant emissions play a positive stimulation role in output growth, and the output growth also results in the increase in environmental regulation intensity, thereby proving the existence of development pattern of treatment after pollution in China.But the emissions reduction effect is still unsatisfactory as a whole owing to the insufficient environmental regulation investment and relatively low regulation efficiency.From a perspective of stage comparison, the development pattern of treatment after pollution does not change in essence in the past ten years, but the emissions reduction effectof environmental regulation has appeared gradually after 2008.From a perspective of regional comparison, almost the whole China is still in a process of "treatment after pollution", and the effect of environmental regulation is also significant only in East China.
Industrial Economic Development, Environmental Regulation Intensity and Emissions Reduction Effect:Theoretical Analysis and Empirical Test Based on Development Pattern of Treatment after Pollution
Journal of Finance and Economics Vol. 42, Issue 03, pp. 134 - 144 (2016) DOI:10.16538/j.cnki.jfe.2016.03.011
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Xu Zhiwei. Industrial Economic Development, Environmental Regulation Intensity and Emissions Reduction Effect:Theoretical Analysis and Empirical Test Based on Development Pattern of Treatment after Pollution[J]. Journal of Finance and Economics, 2016, 42(3): 134–144.


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I guess it's true that you reap what you sow. After the last elections, I kept asking, "What were they thinking?" How could voters send so many Republicans and Tea Partiers to Congress and state legislatures, knowing what they were going to do? So much misinformation is swirling around, and has been for quite some time, yet who, besides Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, has appeared in the popular media to try to set the record straight? Many Americans have been scared to death by the words "deficit" and "debt", as though Godzilla were breathing down our necks. Yes, we do have to get a grip on our economy, but fear-mongering is not the way to go about it.
"Why aren't people taking to the streets?" I asked myself. I remember the 'sixties, and while I don't want to go back to the days of free love and acid trips, I do like to see people stand up for their rights, as we are seeing now across the country and the globe. It has always been the rich against the poor. Always. Sometimes the rich are more-or-less responsible and make sure the middle class is large enough to keep things in order; too often they cling to their wealth and its perquisites as if they alone were the entitled of the earth. From the ancient Persian kings to feudal lords, French aristocrats, African despots, and today's big corporation CEOs, the rich have never loosened their grip until forced to, often with disastrous consequences. Of course there are some rich folks who use their wealth wisely and for the good of others, but these are generally individuals, not institutions. Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Bill Gates turned from money-making to philanthropy once they had enough, but history is replete with men who rape and pillage their populations--or workers--with never a flicker of remorse or responsibility. As Americans we are not immune to this kind of abuse--obviously.
In light of recent events in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and perhaps other states, I ask:
How many of those demonstrators who are vociferously objecting to budget cuts to education and an end to collective bargaining for government workers voted for Republicans in the last election?
If Republican policies were popular enough to get Republicans elected and Democrats thrown out of office, why aren't we seeing counter-protests defending these cuts and restrictions?
If the Republican voice is truly "the voice of the American people", why is it we only hear that voice coming out of the mouths of politicians and the extremist fringe?

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S the 4.4-liter- Biturbo V8 in the M6 already with 575 hp and 680 Nm. That didn't seem enough for North Rhine-Westphalia. Using the in-house Stage 3 performance kit, they increased the performance of the convertible to 766 hp and 882 Nm. They achieved this by optimizing the map and installing downpipes including a sports catalytic converter. The electronics upgrade removes the Vmax limitation and, according to Noelle, a top speed of 345 km /h can be achieved with the M6 optimized in this way. All protection programs of the drive train as well as all temperature maps remain active.
Smaller power stages with up to 700 PS
While the maximum expansion stage 'Stage 3' is a pure export version, the smaller power stages from Noelle Motors with up to 700 hp can also be entered in the vehicle documents. A tuning guarantee is also available As a supplement to the performance enhancement, Noelle Motors offers various wheel /tire combinations as well as coilovers. As far as the color is concerned, the M6 is kept in the individual winter color 'Frozen Brilliant White' - which of course in no way contradicts a convertible tour.


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ACD/ChemSketch is a powerful drawing application that allows you to draw chemical structures including organics, organometallics and polymers. It includes such features as molecular properties calculation, 2D and 3D structure cleaning and viewing, functionality for naming structures (fewer than 50 atoms and 3 rings) etc.
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ACD/ChemSketch is an excellent tool for teaching key chemistry concepts. The application opens on the 2D sketch page, which is extremely easy to use. Customizable toolbars, packed with symbols and presets, make it possible to build up detailed structures quickly. When the draw is complete you can watch it in full 3D, rotate it and make simple changings like resizing. All in all ACD/ChemSketch is an excellent tool for education and for preparing presentations.
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Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Dunedin Community Exercise Programme (DCEP)
WellSouth is proud to fund the University of Otago, School of Physiotherapy’s Dunedin Community Exercise Programme. This is a free programme for people who have diabetes or risk factors for developing diabetes, plus any support people they wish to bring along.
The programme was first offered in 2008 as a joint community and teaching initiative. The class has been the initiative of the School of Physiotherapy, however it has also been championed by engagement and support from Mornington Heath Centre, Diabetes Otago and Unipol Recreation Services. The programme has consistently been funded by the School of Physiotherapy, but also from grants from Well Dunedin Health Trust.
The idea of an exercise class for people with long term health conditions run by trained health professionals provided a novel community service. As a teaching initiative the exercise class gave students the opportunity to work with people who have long term health conditions and to provide exercise prescription. Exercise prescription is increasingly seen as a key skill for physiotherapists, particularly given the increasing prevalence of long term health conditions and the evidence that exercise can make a very positive change to many people with such conditions
Joining up to the Programme
If you are interested in joining the programme please take a look at our course information page:

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For mobile Millennials, there's something more important than sleak phone designs or cool hardware like high definition cameras and unbreakable displays. Verizon CFO Fran Shammo, Millennials discussed this on the company's quarterlyShow More Summary
Verizon is working on a new mobile and online video service which it claims will be unlike any other service that’s available right now, the company’s CFO Fran Shammo says that they’re still busy with figuring out the business model and pricing. Show More Summary
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Verizon Communications has no desire to sell the Huffington Post or buy Dish Network, Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo said at a Wall Street Journal conference Monday.
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Apparently net neutrality will have an impact on Verizon's future investments--much as it will for other telcos--Verizon CFO Fran Shammo has clarified.
If you’ve been holding out for FiOS as an alternative to your current Internet provider, it might be time to start working on a new strategy. DSLReports has shared a quote from Verizon CFO Fran Shammo that appears to suggest that the dream of widespread FiOS expansion is dead. Show More Summary
In what must be music to T-Mobile CEO John Legere’s ears, Verizon has once again told us that it won’t be lowering our wireless bills just to better compete with T-Mobile. FierceWireless reports that Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said during...Show More Summary
If you were hoping for some radical changes to Verizon’s business model in the near future, you’re probably out of luck. In the same conference call that we covered yesterday, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo not only explained how his company...Show More Summary
Verizon Communications has made it clear that it won't bring FiOS to any new markets, but CFO Fran Shammo told investors it would consider expansions once the current buildouts have given it the best return on its investment.
Verizon sees continual momentum for expanding its enterprise services outside of the United States, but according to Fran Shammo, EVP and CFO, the telco can do it without having to purchase other service providers.
Verizon would consider selling its unused 700MHz A Block spectrum at the right price, according to Verizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo. "The A spectrum is out there, and if someone walks up to me with an offer, we will entertain it," said Shammo in response to inquiries. Show More Summary
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo admitted that the carrier’s network quality has been compromised in some areas due to 4G LTE traffic, but a fix is on the way by the end of the year.
Customers getting dropped from LTE to 3G because of 'capacity constraints' Speaking at an investor conference, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo admitted that his carrier's network isn't offering a high enough quality of service in big cities....Show More Summary
Verizon and Comcast had some grand ambitions for their partnership, but all of that came to a halt when Verizon's CFO Fran Shammo announced last week during the Q3 earnings call that they closed down their joint innovation lab.
Apple’s iPhone 5c problems might be more international than reports originally indicated. Reuters spoke with Verizon CFO Fran Shammo who admitted that although iPhone 5s demand was high enough to nearly deplete Verizon’s stock, there are still plenty of iPhone 5c units available at the wireless carrier. Show More Summary
Earlier today Verizon reported its third quarter earnings. Afterwards, in an interview with Reuters, Verizon Communications Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo said that Apple’s unapologetically plastic iPhone 5c “undersold expectations,” while adding that the iPhone 5s was in short supply. Show More Summary
More people on Verizon's network want iPhones. That's the message from the company during its third-quarter earnings conference call this morning. Verizon CFO Fran Shammo reported that his company's customers activated 7.6 million new smartphones during the quarter. Show More Summary
Verizon Communications continues to make progress with its copper to fiber migration, potentially surpassing its initial 300,000 customer goal for 2013, Verizon CFO and EVP Fran Shammo told investors at this week's Oppenheimer conference.
Verizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo indicated this week that the company is pondering expansion into parts of Canada.


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Decoding Secrets: A Historical Exploration of Code Breakings
Throughout history, the art of code breaking has played a significant role in various fields, from ancient warfare to modern cybersecurity. By deciphering secret messages, code breakers have changed the course of events, saved lives, and unraveled hidden mysteries. This article delves into the fascinating world of code breaking, exploring its ancient roots, significant breakthroughs, and the evolving landscape of modern cryptography.
Introduction to Code Breakings
Code breaking, also known as cryptography, is the practice of transforming information into a secret or coded form. It dates back thousands of years and has been utilized by governments, military forces, and individuals to protect sensitive information from prying eyes. The principles of code breaking involve encoding messages using a specific set of rules, making them indecipherable to anyone without the key to unlock them.
Ancient Codes and Cryptography
Ancient civilizations were pioneers in using codes and ciphers to safeguard their secrets. One notable example is the Caesar cipher, developed by Julius Caesar to protect sensitive military communications. This simple substitution cipher involved shifting each letter in the alphabet by a certain number of positions, making the original message unreadable.
Another ancient code-breaking achievement was the deciphering of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. In the early 19th century, Jean-François Champollion successfully deciphered the Rosetta Stone, which contained inscriptions in three different scripts, including hieroglyphs. This breakthrough opened up the world of ancient Egyptian history and culture to modern scholars.
Breaking the Enigma Machine
One of the most significant code-breaking feats of the 20th century was the deciphering of the Enigma machine during World War II. The Enigma machine, used by the Germans, encrypted messages with an intricate system of rotors and plugboards, making it seemingly unbreakable. However, a brilliant team of code breakers at Bletchley Park, including Alan Turing, managed to crack the Enigma code. This breakthrough provided invaluable intelligence to the Allied forces and is estimated to have shortened the war by several years.
Modern Cryptography and Cybersecurity
With the advent of computers, cryptography evolved into a complex field known as modern cryptography. Advanced encryption algorithms and protocols are now used to secure digital communication, protect financial transactions, and safeguard sensitive data. However, as technology advances, so do the threats. Cybercriminals continually strive to break codes and exploit vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems.
To combat these threats, new encryption methods and security measures are constantly being developed. Cryptography has become a vital component of modern cybersecurity, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of information exchanged over networks. From secure online transactions to protecting state secrets, cryptography plays a critical role in the digital age.
Code breaking has come a long way since its ancient origins, revolutionizing warfare, intelligence, and information security. From the ancient Caesar cipher to the groundbreaking decryption of the Enigma machine, code breakers have shaped history and revealed hidden truths. As we navigate the complex digital landscape, the importance of cryptography and cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The ongoing battle between code makers and code breakers continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, ensuring our secrets remain safe in an increasingly interconnected world.

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We gathered at the home of Betsy for Show and Tell, and an experience with ice-dying. We have pictures only of tubs of fabrics covered with ice, and sprinkled with dye – since the tubs had to be taken home to cure for 24 hours before rinsing, washing and drying to reveal our creations. Catch our results on subsequent posts! First, Show and Tell:
white-on-white, unfinished samples of saori weaving
Gloria and guests
Displayed several articles of interest obtained on travels. The item pictured is an animal horn decoredated with tiny glass beads.
Showed us one of six large cotton napkins begun recently with wax resist and elements from nature. She added drawing with pointed permanent markers.
Constructed from a recent two-meeting project in which we (step 1) dyed nine different fibers with personally chosen colors, and (step 2) displayed them on felt of our choice, thus creating in most cases scarves. The photo shows a simple sampler, embellished with found and created objects, resulting in a wall hanging.
and of course – some tubs:
In this, a silk scarf has been placed on TOP of the ice-and-dye
layers, in order to see whether some or all colors would seep upward, as well as trickling downward with the melting ice.


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Healthcare shares were flat to higher in pre-market trade on
In healthcare stocks news, OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (
) shares plunged more than 48% pre-market after the company said
results from its Phase 3 SYNERGY trial to add custirsen to standard
first-line treatment of docetaxel/prednisone in men with metastatic
prostate cancer failed to meet primary endpoints.
The stock which was halted from trading ahead of the news,
recently changed hands at $5.00, off an earlier low of $4.25. The
shares haven't been at this level in regular trading since
And, Haemonetics Corporation (
) reported financial results for Q4, or the quarter ended March 29,
2014, that fell short of analysts' expectations, and provided
guidance for fiscal 2015 and 2016.
The healthcare company engaged in providing blood management
solutions reported Q4 net income of $10.2 million or $0.19 per
share, compared with $12.56 million or $0.24 per share in the
Finally, Techne Corporation (
) reported financial results for Q3, or the quarter ended March 31,
2014, that topped analysts' expectations, and declared a quarterly
The developer and manufacturer of biotechnology products and
hematology calibrators and controls reported Q1 $31.6 million or
$0.85 per diluted share, compared with $33.12 million or $0.90 per
share in the prior-year period.
Adjusted earnings for the quarter were $34.7 million or $0.94
per diluted share, compared with $32.46 million or $0.88 per share
in the same period the prior year. The Capital IQ analyst estimate
is for $0.89 EPS.
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‘Improvisation: The Guide published 2006’ is the third edition of ‘Theatresports Down Under’. First published in 1993 and again in 1995, it is an improvisation coaching manual for both players and teachers.
Now 460 pages of warm up games, scene work and performance games for improvisors 8–80 years, it is a bible for all teachers, actors and improvisors.
It is a practical, detailed, hands-on feast of ideas, exercises and scene work.
Drama teachers at secondary, primary and tertiary levels have found it invaluable.
The techniques have been used for corporate workshops, drama in education and professional actor training.
It is the only book since Viola Spolin’s, ‘Improvisation For The Theater’ to describe improvisation teaching exercises and games in depth. This book tells you in simple language how to begin, what to do next and offers suggestions on how to take the work further.
Chapter One ‘Improvisation’ outlines the history of Improvisation and its boom years in the 1980s in Australia. It describes the unique Australian Theatresports® rituals and how these came to be. The Theatresports® Anthem, the Ten Commandments, the timekeeper, topics and titles all unique to the Australian Theatresports® cultural expression are different to Theatresports® as it is played in other countries.
Other sections of the book covers the improvisation vocabulary, ‘Terms and skills’ and description of the ‘Process’ in action. Then comes the bulk of this tome..
The Seven Programs:
Making an offer
Finding the focus
Advancing and extending the narrative
Making a transition
Developing a character
Each program is divided into Foundation skills, Scene work exercises and Performance Games.
These are the games and scene work in detail. Here the work scaffolds from the warmup and foundation exercises to the performance games.
Teachers can build their own lesson plans or use those suggested.
In section four, the ‘Warmup games’ and ‘Voice Warmup’ chapters offer sensible choices for a safe and thorough physical and vocal group/team warmup.
The Appendix gives over 250 scene starts and titles.
All up, this is 400 pages of over 250 games and exercises written as an improvisation syllabus in clear, what to do stages. It outlines the learning indicators, scaffolds the exercises to the performance games, discusses the expected learning outcomes.
With photos, amusing anecdotes, diary entries and more, this is the true teachers’ improvisation bible.
Kids love this book so much, one teenager described it as ‘the most stolen book in the school library.’
The book is endorsed by Nicole Kidman, Geoffrey Rush, Georgie Parker, Gia Carides, Glynn Nicolas, Andrew Denton, John Clark (AM), Judy Cater and Andrew O’Keefe who each give their opinion of impro, the book and its writer.
“Lyn Pierse’s book should be on the shelf of every director and every teacher looking for new ways to inspire dynamic acting.” John Clark (AM).
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How do you clarify butter?
Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, without stirring, 10-15 minutes or until melted and solids separate from fat. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Skim off foam. Slowly pour off clear yellow liquid, leaving behind the residue of milk solids that has settled to bottom of pan.
What is Ethiopian butter made of?
Our spiced butter, called niter kebbeh, at the Ethiopian restaurant I worked at absolutely required four things (other than butter): minced shallots, toasted cardamom, fenugreek and turmeric.
How do you make Resmi?
What is in spiced butter?
Add onion, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cumin, cardamom, oregano, turmeric, and basil and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until spices settle. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve before using. Spiced butter may be kept in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 3 weeks.
How long is Ethiopian butter good for?
Strain through cheesecloth and store in a clean glass jar. It’ll last 6 months in the fridge, at least a week on the counter, and forever in the freezer
Is Ethiopian butter healthy?
They contain a variety of nutrients, phytonutrients and properties so including plenty of spices (and herbs) into your diet adds health benefits as well as adding to your culinary pleasure. Recipes that are spiced with a heavy hand (all Ethiopian recipes) contain a boost of flavor and nutrients.

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„Sound of Music“ fan or not: Take advantage of your stay in Vienna and visit Salzburg. With your friendly English-speaking guide you depart from your hotel in Vienna in a comfortable private vehicle.
The scenery on the way to Salzburg is breathtaking: You pass by the Vienna Woods, see the peaks of the Alps from afar, and finally reach the Austrian lake district. Take pictures of the region’s gorgeous mountain lakes and villages and visit the locations from „The Sound of Music“!
In Salzburg your guide will take you on an extensive walking tour: hear intriguing stories about the history and the city’s famous inhabitants while you see the most important sights. Among other things you see Mozart's birthplace, the colourful gardens of the Mirabell Palace (the „DoReMi“ song was filmed here), the cemetery of the abbey of St. Peter (the Trapp-family hid there), the festival area, the Archbishop’s Palace and the cathedral.
After the walking tour you can spend a couple of hours in Salzburg for lunch, to do some shopping or to explore the city further on your own. Visit the Mozart museum or take a ride in the funicular up to the impressive fortress of Hohensalzburg. In the late afternoon meet up with your guide for the return transfer to Vienna.
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GV. Carrier 'Enterprise" at sea. VS. The American jet fighters take off from carrier. Air to air of a couple of planes delivering their pay load. VS. American tanks and trucks move along road. After a bit of skirmish with the Vietcong the Ambulance...
American forces on the Mekong Delta, they capture two Vietcong men.
Vietnam war - American helicopter attacking village, marines fighting on ground.
A student march against America's war in Vietnam and a counter-demonstration in Berlin.
Troops leave Vietnam as part of a reduction of American troop levels in the Vietnam War.
American people in New York march in support of the war against Vietnam
Photography exhibition of Vietnam War reportage by Lev Porter of the Tass News Agency
Series for schools about war - this episode covers the Vietnam War and protests against it.
Peaceful anti-Vietnam war march through the streets of Amsterdam.


Sarina home sells for record $4 million before auction
An executive home set to go under the hammer has sold before auction at a potentially record-breaking price for the Sarina region.
Ray White Rural Sarina agent Kent Street said 40 people inquired about the five-bedroom property at 162 Grasstree Beach Rd, Grasstree Beach which sold for a whopping $4 million.
Mr Street said they held 14 inspections with the home selling just days before the auction date, less than four weeks after it was listed.
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"The sellers have had the property for about 10 years and have done a great job improving the property, building a fantastic home, substantial set of cattle yards and increasing shed storage," Mr Street said.
"The buyers are from a property in the Central Highlands and were keen to secure the property prior to auction given its unique level of improvements and location.
The luxury home on 84ha featured an internal cold room, eight-person spa, lift and full bar as well as custom steel cattle yards, three sheds, three rainwater tanks and separate living quarters.
Mr Street said the sale underpinned buyers' confidence in the property market.
"We believe that $4 million would be a record sale for this type of rural lifestyle property within the Sarina region," he said.


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One of the most impactful documentaries ever made on climate change, Before the Flood is here and it is being streamed free for a global audience, so that its messages reaches every nook and corner! And the message is clear: Climate Change is a real phenomenon (incase you still had doubts!) and is happening right now. The time has come for every individual who cares about our Earth and its future generations, to take a proactive stance and help reduce the carbon footprint by adopting a sustainable lifestyle.
The movie captures a three-year personal journey alongside Academy Award-winning actor and U.N. Messenger of Peace, Leonardo DiCaprio as he interviews individuals from every facet of society in both developing and developed nations who provide unique, impassioned and pragmatic views on what must be done today and in the future to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet.
Watch the documentary below:
“I’ve been incredibly moved by so many climate change documentaries in the past, but I never felt that I saw one that articulated the science clearly to the public,” said Leonardo DiCaprio before a screening in London.
“I think people grasp it, but it seems something distant, far off, intangible and almost otherworldly. An individual doesn’t feel like they can make an impact. The journey for me was to try and make a modern-day film about climate change. I’ve been studying this issue for the past 15 years, I’ve been watching it very closely. What’s incredibly terrifying is that things are happening way ahead of the scientific projections, 15 or 20 years ago.”
About the movie:
Before the Flood is a 2016 documentary film about climate change directed by Fisher Stevens. The film was produced by a collaboration between Stevens, Leonardo DiCaprio, James Packer, Brett Ratner, Trevor Davidoski, and Jennifer Davisson Killoran. Martin Scorsese is an executive producer.
As revealed by DiCaprio on September 9, 2016 at the Toronto International Film Festival, the documentary has debuted October 30, 2016 on the National Geographic Channel. As part of National Geographic’s commitment to covering climate change, the documentary was made widely available and free of charge. (Source: Wikipedia)


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Early on Sunday morning, the Director-General of Health Ministry, Prof. Nachman Ash, stated that the morbidity in the State of Israel is steadily rising and showing no signs of letting up. His statement came after the country recorded a total number of 212 serious patients, which was 11 more than the number recorded just 12 hours earlier. Since Thursday, this figure has increased by around 60 patients.
As of now, the rate of people testing positive for the deadly disease has crossed the 3% mark. According to the minister, the morbidity has not slowed even a little. He said that the data is being monitored regularly and the only reassurance that the country has right now is that the number of patients on ventilators has remained stable. However, he expressed concern over the current pandemic situation in the country.
Around 37 patients in Israel are currently on ventilators. On Thursday, there had been 27, whereas there were only 20 last Sunday. Around 2,080 new cases of the deadly disease were discovered on Saturday, which is a number lesser than the last few days. However, the number of tests processed was also low. Only 66,000 had been conducted, as opposed to the 90,000 that were being carried out on a daily basis.
In addition, the reproduction rate, which is also known as R, is on the rise once again. This number is used to measure how many people on average are being infected by one person carrying the disease. It has now reached 1.38, whereas just a couple of days earlier, it was standing at 1.33. Experts have previously explained that when R is greater than 1, it is an indication that morbidity in the country is on the rise.
On Saturday, no less than three people also lost their lives to the virus, which brought the total number of deaths to 47 in the month of July. But this figure is not as bad as the one that was recorded at the peak of the pandemic. Back then, the virus was killing off dozens of people in a time span of 24 hours. The number is still causing concern amongst the relevant authorities, as it is a significant increase from June when only eight months succumbed to the disease. In the month of May, the total number of people who died due to the virus was 35.
Ash expressed some hope for the future, saying that the recently inaugurated campaign of the government to administer a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine has brought in a positive response. The relevant authorities in the country started to give out the third jab to people aged over 60 from Friday.
According to the Director-General, the third vaccine may last for a longer period of time. He added that he is hoping that the country does not have to re-administer the vaccine after every six months. He further revealed that the government is not looking to impose any further restrictions, in light of the upcoming Jewish holiday in September.


Elections have Consequences…
The Vatican II Sect and President-Elect Trump
On Nov. 8, 2016, Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States of America. Since Francis is not only the Vatican II Church’s pretend-Pope but also the de facto head of state of Vatican City, diplomatic relations between the two countries will inevitably be affected one way or another.
It was clear to anyone who could read between the lines — or, sometimes, even just the lines themselves — that Trump wasn’t exactly Francis’ favored candidate. We remember especially the brilliant comment Francis made in February of this year about Trump’s expressed intent to build a wall at the border to stop the flow of illegal immigration into the United States from Mexico: