text: The eight remaining teams continue racing in Portugal to Europe's most western point. There, teams open their next clue and discover a Detour which requires them to either rappel down to a shoreline or walk. Teams complete the task and learn that they must drive 250 miles to the port city Algeciras, Spain. Once there, teams must travel by ferry to Tangier, Morocco. While driving, some teams fall behind due to filling up their car with unleaded gasoline instead of diesel. When teams realize their mistake it puts them into shock and denial. Once teams reach Morocco, they must make their way to a travel agency and sign up for one of four charter buses departing one hour apart to the city of Fez. Each bus could only carry three teams. In Fez, teams encounter a Roadblock which involves searching through vats of smelling dye.


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Salem Capital Management Inc. maintained its position in Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,067 shares of the company’s stock at the end of the third quarter. Salem Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Eli Lilly and were worth $487,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Eaton Vance Management increased its position in Eli Lilly and by 72.3% in the second quarter. Eaton Vance Management now owns 5,498,527 shares of the company’s stock valued at $433,009,000 after buying an additional 2,307,920 shares in the last quarter. Beutel Goodman & Co Ltd. bought a new position in Eli Lilly and during the second quarter valued at about $104,345,000. Janus Capital Management LLC increased its position in Eli Lilly and by 15.9% in the second quarter. Janus Capital Management LLC now owns 10,021,381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $789,162,000 after buying an additional 1,377,814 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Eli Lilly and by 2.2% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 63,236,677 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,979,889,000 after buying an additional 1,350,329 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can bought a new position in Eli Lilly and during the second quarter valued at about $86,545,000. 75.11% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Shares of Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) traded up 1.65% during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $69.12. 8,620,682 shares of the company were exchanged. Eli Lilly and Co. has a 12 month low of $64.18 and a 12 month high of $88.16. The firm has a market capitalization of $73.11 billion, a PE ratio of 30.07 and a beta of 0.28. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $76.69 and its 200 day moving average price is $77.92.
Eli Lilly and (NYSE:LLY) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 25th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.96 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $5.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.23 billion. Eli Lilly and had a net margin of 11.73% and a return on equity of 23.71%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.89 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that Eli Lilly and Co. will post $3.55 earnings per share for the current year.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 9th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.51 per share. This represents a $2.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 10th. Eli Lilly and’s payout ratio is 88.70%.
LLY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Argus upped their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 2nd. Morgan Stanley set a $73.00 target price on shares of Eli Lilly and and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Eli Lilly and from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $92.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, August 5th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $94.00 target price on shares of Eli Lilly and in a research note on Tuesday, September 27th. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. upgraded shares of Eli Lilly and from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $89.00 to $95.00 in a research note on Tuesday, September 27th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seventeen have given a buy rating to the stock. The company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $108.95.
In other news, insider Maria A. Crowe sold 2,248 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.37, for a total value of $182,919.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 94,319 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,674,737.03. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
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The ROG Phone 7 boasts a bold and futuristic design, with a glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), and an aluminum frame. It features an IP54 water-resistant rating and an illuminated RGB logo on the back, adding to its gaming aesthetic. The pressure-sensitive zones, known as AirTriggers, provide an enhanced gaming experience.
The device is equipped with a 6.78″ AMOLED display, offering 1B colors, a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 1500 nits. The resolution stands at 1080x2448px, providing a crisp and vibrant visual experience for gaming and media consumption.
Under the hood, the ROG Phone 7 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, ensuring top-tier performance. With up to 16GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, the phone handles multitasking and high-end gaming with ease.
The rear camera setup includes a 50 MP wide main sensor, a 13 MP ultra-wide angle lens, and an 8 MP macro camera. The front camera sports a 32 MP wide sensor, capable of capturing high-quality selfies and supporting video calls.
One of the standout features is the massive 6000mAh battery, paired with 65W fast charging capability. This ensures extended gaming sessions and full-day usage without the need for frequent recharging.
Running on Android 13, the ROG Phone 7 offers a smooth and customizable user interface, tailored for gamers with various performance modes and settings.
- Exceptional battery life
- High-refresh-rate AMOLED display
- Robust gaming performance
- Comprehensive gaming features and accessories
- No telephoto lens
- Limited water resistance rating
- Only two promised Android OS updates
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a formidable gaming smartphone that excels in performance, display, and battery life. While it may not be the best choice for mobile photography enthusiasts, it stands out as a top contender for gamers seeking a dedicated gaming device with all the bells and whistles.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the ASUS ROG Phone 7, highlighting its key features and performance metrics. It’s designed to give potential buyers a clear picture of what to expect from this gaming-centric smartphone. Remember to personalize the review with your own experiences and opinions if you’ve had hands-on time with the device.


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Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that the iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent (Models GTS100R and GTS100L) is MR Conditional. A patient with this device can be safely scanned in an MR system meeting the following conditions:
- Static magnetic field of 3T or less
- Maximum spatial gradient magnetic field of 4,000 gauss/cm (40 T/m)
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AFTER a two year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the National Carnival Committee (NCC) had returned a successful Parade Day that was supported by hundreds of revellers and thousands of onlookers.
It followed the song ‘We outside again’, where everyone let off their frustration of being pent up for the last two years and all of the lockdowns.
That was echoed by the Chairperson of the National Carnival Committee (NCC), Shannon Hawley, who told SKNvibes Entertainment that the return was a success.
“It has been amazing! As you can see, there have been thousands of participants on the road, revellers with over 10 troupes from 17 folklore troupes, eight Mas Bands, it has been spectacular,” Hawley told this media house while witnessing the Parade on Forth Street.
Prior to the start of the pandemic in 2020, the 2019 Carnival Parade was also deemed a success with a large turnout.

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Time of flight is an imaging technique with uses depth information to capture 3D information in a scene. Recent developments in the technology have made ToF cameras more widely available and practical to work with. The cameras now enable real time 3D imaging and positioning in a compact unit, making the technology suitable for variety of object recognition tasks
An object recognition system for locating teats is at the center of the DeLaval VMS, which is a fully automated system for milking cows. By implementing ToF technology as part of the visual detection procedure, it would be possible to locate and track all four teat’s positions in real time and potentially provide an improvement compared with the current system.
The developed algorithm for teat detection is able to locate teat shaped objects in scenes and extract information of their position, width and orientation. These parameters are determined with an accuracy of millimeters. The algorithm also shows promising results when tested on real cows. Although detecting many false positives the algorithm was able to correctly detected 171 out of 232 visible teats in a test set of real cow images. This result is a satisfying proof of concept and shows the potential of ToF technology in the field of automated milking.
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Research on cannabis and the immune system
There is a lot of research on cannabis and the immune system. The relationship between marijuana and antibiotics has also been studied to the point that today we know a little more about its effects on the body.
In addition, cannabis is known for its therapeutic properties in the treatment of many medical conditions. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in the treatment of serious autoimmune diseases, inflammation and gastrointestinal disorders as they learn more about cannabis.
But what is the effect of cannabis on the immune system as a whole? If you are a regular cannabis user, you may have wondered whether it weakens or strengthens your immune system. Is it true that chronic cannabis use makes you more susceptible to infections and contagious diseases?
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Cannabis and the immune system
It turns out that scientists have not been particularly interested in cannabis and the immune system in the past. However, as our understanding of CBD’s impact on our bodies improves, we must also broaden our understanding of how cannabis affects the immune system.
Cannabis appears to inhibit the activity of the immune system, according to recent findings. While this may be advantageous for people with autoimmune diseases, it may not be very good for people who have a healthy immune system.
How does the immune system work?
The immune system is one of the most complex networks in the human body. Basically it is a complex system of specialized cells, endogenous chemicals and organs that work together to protect health and homeostasis from pathogens and infections.
White blood cells, the complement system, antibodies, the lymphatic system, spleen, and bone marrow are active components of the immune system that successfully fight infection.
Speaking specifically ofwhite blood cells, they keep track of any microbes that the immune system has previously eliminated. These logs allow for quick follow-up and removal of previously found infections. The immune system is also responsible for identifying and eliminating abnormal cells.
We have only limited knowledge of how cannabis interacts with the basic immune components. Although some studies have been done on the effects of cannabinoids on white blood cell counts and the lymphatic system, very little is known about how cannabis affects the thymus and complement system.
How does cannabis relate to the endocannabinoid system and the immune system?
The CB1 and CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system regulate the effects of cannabis on the immune system. We know that THC and CBD, the two most common cannabinoids, have different effects on the immune system due to their different interactions with cannabinoid receptors. A study on the health effects of cannabis reveals that cannabinoids affect the functions of most forms of immune cells.
CBD is now known to suppress some inflammatory responses in the immune system and can cause cell death in immune cells, according to a study published in 2020. The death of immune cells is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it is a natural part of the cellular life cycle and can help a person stay healthy by reducing inflammatory responses.
THC, like CBD, inhibits immune function and reduces inflammatory responses. THC has also been shown to alter the role of antimicrobial-producing immune cells.
What are the effects of cannabis on the immune system?
When scientists talk about cannabis and the immune system, they also use terms like immunomodulator and immunosuppressant to describe its effects. Immunomodulation is a term that refers to any treatment that alters the response of the immune system. Immunosuppression, on the other hand, is a form of modulation in which cannabis suppresses the expression of components of the immune system.
It is important to note that marijuana’s ability to subdue or kill immune system cells may be beneficial if the immune system is misbehaving and needs to be suppressed, as indicated in this research. Immunosuppression will not be beneficial if this is not the case.
CBD and THC also have an immunomodulatory effect on the human intestinal lymphatic system, which is the main host of immune cells, according to a study published in 2017. More than half of the lymphocytes in our body – white blood cells that locate and kill cells or foreign substances that have invaded the body – are found throughout the lymphatic system.
The researchers found that combining CBD and THC with fats led to extraordinarily high levels of cannabinoids in the intestinal lymphatic system. These CBD concentrations in lymph cells were 250 times higher than in plasma. The THC concentration in lymph cells was 100 times higher than in plasma.
But what does it all mean? Basically that cannabis can reach higher concentrations in the lymphatic system and suppress harmful inflammatory immune responses more effectively in people with autoimmune diseases.
Marijuana and antibiotics, what is their relationship?
When talking about the immune system, it is inevitable to mention antibiotics that fight infections. According to a new report, the cannabinoid CBD helps in the fight against resistant bacteria by improving the effectiveness of antibiotics. In fact, CBD may function as an “ancillary compound” to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistance is increasing, so new alternative methods are being investigated and some “ancillary compounds” are gaining ground. Non-antibiotic compounds that can enhance the efficacy of antibiotics are known as ancillary compounds. That is the case with CBD antibiotics.
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Resistant clones of this pathogen have spread throughout the world. Treatment of bacterial infections caused by these resistant bacteria is difficult in some countries and the problem is expected to worsen.
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The Ministry of Roads and Highways in collaboration with the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) is to start the construction of underground drainage at the Kaneshie First Light from March 2019.
The construction of the 600 metres stretch underground drainage to curb perennial flooding in the area would be under the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area – Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA-SWP), with sponsorship from the World Bank.
The project will start from the Bubiashie roadside drains and linked into the main drainage system at Kaneshie First Light area and would be completed within 1 month.
Mr Gabriel Engmann, a Sanitary Engineer at the MSWR said the project forms part of the drainage improvement measures to avert flooding and solve insanitary conditions in some parts of Accra.
He said the construction of the project will improve the free flow of water from Darkuman, Bubiashie and their environs to enhance traffic flow from Odorkor, Mallam and Kasoa to the Kaneshie First Light.
Mr Engmann said for commuters to avoid being caught up in a heavy traffic during the construction period, road users from Graphic road would have to divert through Awudome to Bubiashie behind Accra Academy to get into the Odorkor route.
He said motorists who wished to travel to Kasoa on the Winneba road could use Oblogo road through Sabon Zongo, Mataheko, Hansonic and join the Odorkor road.
He advised motorists and pedestrians to take note of the diversion signs and other traffic management measures when approaching the construction sites for maximum cooperation.
Mr George Asiedu, the GAMA-SWP Coordinator advised motorists to comply with the directions by Police who would be controlling traffic at all locations of the alternative routes.
He urged the media to educate the public and the drivers to bear with the personnel.
Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowh, the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive expressed delight of the project, which he said would end the sufferings of the residents along the drains in the area.
He said the improvement of drainage systems were some of the good strategies being put in place by the government to solve the challenges confronting the sanitation sector.

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MLS Laser Therapy
MLS Laser Therapy uses specific wavelengths of light that have strong anti-inflammatory, anti-edema effects on tissues that are exposed to the laser. Painful conditions accompanied by swelling or inflammation benefit from this technology.
Photons of laser energy penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. As a result of exposure to the MLS Laser, the cells of tendons, ligaments and muscles repair themselves faster. Unlike some pharmacological solutions, there are no known negeative side effects.
MLS Laser Therapy is painless.
Most patients report no sensation at all while recieving laser therapy. Treaments average 8 minutes. MLS Laser therapy is fast acting, many patients in high level of acute pain experience relief after the first or second treatment.
Over 90% of patients experience positive results after the 3rd treatment, with the average course of treatment being 7 to 10 sessions. I n many cases, by the 3rd or 4th treatment, swelling is greatly reduced and there is a rapid relief of pain.The effects of MLS Laser Therapy are cucmulative , therefore expect to see improvement as you proceed through your treatment plan. Acute conditions usually subside quickly, typically within one pphase of treatment.
It is critical once you, that you complete the course of treatments recommended by your doctor or symtoms are likely to reoccur. As inflammation is reduced , the pain subsidesvery quickly. In simple terms, laser energy kick-starts teh healing process,thereby speeding recovery.
MLS Laser Therapy effectively treats:
- Tendons and ligment injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Muscle strains and tears
- Sore muscles and joints
- Degenerative joint conditions
- Neurological pain
- Chronic non-healing wounds
- General pain
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Pre and post surgical treament
- Anti-inflammation application
- Specific neurological conditions
Benefits of MLS Laser Therapy
- Rapid relie of pain
- Strong anti-inflammatory effect
- Timely healing of sprains and strains
- Rapid recovery of the structural integrity of injured region
- Rapid resolution of swollen areas
- Immediate improvement of local blood circulation
- Rapid repair of superficial injuries, such as wounds and ulcers
Before beginning any exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. If muscles are properly warmed up, the strain on muscles, tendons, and joints is reduced.
Stretching exercises should take 5 to 10 minutes and ought to be conducted in a stretch/hold/relax pattern without any bouncing or pulling. It is important to stretch the propulsion muscles in the back of the leg and thigh (posterior) as well as the anterior muscles.
Some effective stretching exercises to prepare the foot and ankle for exercise include:
- The wall push-up. Face a wall from three feet away, with feet flat on the floor, and knees locked. Lean into the wall, keeping feet on the floor and hold for 10 seconds as the calf muscle stretches, then relax. Do not bounce. Repeat five times.
- The hamstring stretch. Put your foot, with knee straight and locked, on a chair or table. Keep the other leg straight with knee locked. Lower your head toward the raised knee until the muscles tighten. Hold to a count of 10 then relax. Repeat five times, then switch to the other leg.
- Lower back stretch. In a standing position, keep both legs straight, feet spread slightly. Bend over at the waist and attempt to touch the palms of your hands to the floor. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times. Do not bounce.
Excessive tightness of the calf muscles can contribute to many foot and some knee problems. A key point of injury is the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel. When the calf muscle tightens up, it limits the movement of the ankle joint.
Calf muscle stretching is very useful in the prevention and treatment of many foot problems. Two typical methods for stretching your calf muscles include the wall push-up (described above) and this technique: Standing approximately two feet from a wall. While facing the wall, turn your feet inward ("pigeon toed") and lean forward into the wall, keeping your heels on the floor and the knees extended. Keep your back straight and don't bend at the hips. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and do the stretch 10 times in a row.


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MANAMA, Bahrain – Four U.S. Naval War College (NWC) faculty members from the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership joined forces with the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Maritime Center of Excellence (MCOE), to host a Commander's Operational Planning Course (COPC).
More than 20 officers from 10 nations in the region are participating in the course, focusing on maritime security, operational planning and long-term relationship building and networking, from March 21 - April 1, at the Headquarters of U.S. Fifth Fleet, in Manama, Bahrain .
The MCOE, as part of Commander, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), is hosting the conference for students in the pay grades of commander and lieutenant commander, with a large part of the curriculum being provided by the NWC faculty.
Professor Robert McCabe from the Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC), and Capt. William Lawler, Cmdr. Eric Dukat and Cmdr. James Marion of the Assist and Assess Team (AAT) are presenting the ten-day course to mid-grade naval and coast guard officers.
“You were handpicked by your leadership to be here,” said Commander, Combined Maritime Forces, Vice Adm. Bill Gortney during his opening remarks at the conference. “We want to be able to instill in all of you a framework for operational level planning, and improve the effectiveness of future senior leaders in the region.”
Participating nations include Bahrain, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Yemen, Oman and Egypt.
“We are all here for one thing - maritime stability and security in this region,” Gortney said.
This is the first time the COPC has been held, and it is intended to become an annual event, said Cmdr. Kevin McGowan, deputy director of the MCOE. This course follows from the success of the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Flag Course, for regional naval captains and admirals, hosted by the MCOE in November.
“The vision of the COPC is planning at the operational level of war, but rather than being in a classroom taught with books, but without any real context, the course is taught in the regionally relevant context of maritime security, with an emphasis on counter-piracy,” McGowan explained. “The commander’s vision for this course is multilateral, with officers from different countries bringing their own perspectives, so it is as much about networking and relationship-building as maritime security and operational planning. These students are participating while they are lieutenant commanders and commanders, instead of waiting until they are flag officers.”
The 24 nations comprising CMF patrol more than 2.5 million square miles of international waters to conduct both integrated and coordinated operations with a common purpose: to increase the security and prosperity of the regionby working together for a better future. CMF is working to defeat terrorism, prevent piracy, reduce illegal trafficking of people and drugs, and promote the maritime environment as a safe place for mariners with legitimate business. CMF counters violent extremism and terrorist networks in maritime areas of responsibility; works with regional and other partners to improve overall security and stability; helps strengthen regional nations’ maritime capabilities and, when requested, responds to environmental and humanitarian crises.
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class(SW) Eric Brown and edited by Naval War College Public Affairs

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OT: "Large Earthquake in Mexico City"greenspun.com : LUSENET : TimeBomb 2000 (Y2000) : One Thread
The Earth just decided to remind all of us again that Y2k will not occur in a vacuum. Sorry, no details yet via CNN.
-- Michael Taylor (firstname.lastname@example.org), June 15, 1999
"Very strong earthquake felt in Mexico City"
-- Linkmeister (email@example.com), June 15, 1999.
MEXICO CITY A strong earthquake, registering 6.7 on the Richter scale, was felt in midafternoon in Mexico City Tuesday, lasting at least 30 seconds, witnesses said.
A Fox News reporter said her building in the city was swaying and the Earth was rolling like a wave. She said there was bedlam in the streets, as there is anytime an earthquake hits because of the devastation wrought by a massive earthquake there in the mid-1980s.
Residents of the Polanco neighborhood in the southeast of the capital said windows shattered but there were no immediate reports of serious damage. In the nearby Lomas de Chapultepec area of town, usually fairly safe from earthquakes because it is built on solid rock, the Reuters office building swayed.
The quake occurred at 3:41 p.m. (4:41 p.m. EDT), according to the National Seismological Service.
-- Dog Gone (firstname.lastname@example.org), June 15, 1999.
-- Linda (email@example.com), June 15, 1999.
Comets, quakes, and the news reported this AM that the recent tidal change for a 24 hour period, broke all previous records. The average tidal change for this part of the country, NW, is about 4-5 feet. That is the difference between high and low tides in elevation, changes due to lunar effects on ocean bodies. These changes occur throughout the year, and are used by many ie; fishermen, and clam diggers, to judge the optimun time to *hunt*, low tide = good clam digging, while high tide = good fishing. The difference between high and low tides yesterday reached 20', and is unusual for this time of year. ???What's going on???
This ain't Alaska!!
-- michael (firstname.lastname@example.org), June 15, 1999.
Stro ng earthquake shakes central Mexico
Rescue workers remove debris from demolished buildings in downtown Puebla on Tuesday
At least 15 dead, hundreds reported injured
June 16, 1999, Web posted at: 2:04 a.m. EDT (0604 GMT)
PUEBLA, Mexico (CNN) -- A powerful earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday, leveling concrete apartment buildings, cutting power and telephone service and sending thousands of panic-stricken residents fleeing into the streets.
Civil defense officials said at least 15 people were killed in the 6.7-magnitude quake. The first reports of significant damage came from Puebla, a city of 1.2 million about 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Mexico City.
Emergency crews were sifting through piles of twisted concrete that once were apartment buildings several stories high in downtown Puebla. Nearby residents watched through broken windows.
Local television broadcast scenes of rescue workers picking through chest-high concrete in a colonial-era church. The 300-year-old city hall, a major hospital, a highway bridge and some houses also suffered major damage.
TV Azteca said 200 people were injured and that 12 people were still pinned beneath the rubble.
The quake was centered near Tehuacan, about 135 miles (217 km) southeast of Mexico City, according to the National Earthquake Center, which monitors earthquake activity worldwide.
A Puebla resident weeps after viewing her demolished apartment It was "felt very, very strongly," said Hector Gonzalez, civil defense director of Huajuapan de Leon, a city near the epicenter. He said it knocked out electricity and telephone service, but he had no reports of injuries or major damage.
In Mexico City, frightened residents dashed out into the streets when the quake struck at about 3:41 p.m. (2041 GMT), causing buildings to sway. Many stood outside for more than an hour, waiting to hear if it was safe to go back inside.
News helicopters hovering above the city recorded no visible signs of damage to buildings. Telephone service and power were disrupted in some areas.
President Ernesto Zedillo cut short a planned trip to the Caribbean coast and said he would fly to Puebla state to assess the damage. Mexican officials declared a state of emergency.
Mexico's largest recent earthquake, on September 19, 1985, was recorded at magnitude 8.1 and killed at least 9,500 people.
Robert Meli, director of the National Center for Disaster Prevention, told TV Azteca that the current quake, which lasted about 40 seconds, was "between five and 10 times smaller than the one in 1985."
Troops Patrol Quake Zone
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SOME RECENT MEXICAN EARTHQUAKES:
* April 6, 1999: A quake that measured 4.1 on the Richter scale hit along the Mexico-California border. No damage or injuries were reported.
* Feb. 5 and 7, 1998: A pair of earthquakes measuring 6.4 and 4.5, respectively, hit the coast of the eastern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Several aftershocks were reported, but no major damage was reported.
* May 22, 1997: An earthquake that measured 6.5 struck Mexico's Pacific Coast, damaging houses and churches in small coastline towns.
* Oct. 10, 1995: More than 60 people died when an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit Mexico's Pacific Coast. At least 90 people were reported injured in the quake, which was felt as far away as Dallas.
* March 31, 1993: A quake measuring 5.1 rattled Mexico City but caused no damage or injuries.
* June 18, 1988: An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit northwestern Mexico. No injuries or damage were reported.
* Sept. 19, 1985 : An early-morning earthquake devastated Mexico City, leaving more than 6,000 dead. The quake, which measured 8.1 on the Richter scale and shook buildings for close to three minutes, was followed 36 hours later by a second earthquake with magnitude 7.5.
* March 14, 1979: A quake measuring 7.0 and centered near Acapulco left several dead and more than 30 injured.
Yes, shift happens. Be prepared for any type of emergency.
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-- Ashton & Leska in Cascadia (email@example.com), June 16, 1999.
This ain't Alaska!!
-- michael (mikeymac
michael, where is it/you? From 4-5' to 20' difference? If this happened in Miami FL we would be sunk!
-- J (firstname.lastname@example.org), June 16, 1999.


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This is the final image for the painting of Ming and Dale Arden!
Ming the Merciless, first appeared in the Flash Gordon comic strip in 1934. He was an evil Emperor on a fictional planet called Mongo where he ruled with many science fiction gadgets and an evil mind.
He uses his evil mind and magic tricks to attempt to marry Flash Gordon’s one true love Dale Arden. Dale Arden the beautiful heroine, is a woman who can take charge of her own life and can manage on her own along side Flash Gordon.
In this painting, Ming once again attempts to seduce Dale, but Dale chooses not to fear or give into the Evil Ming’s desires.
The beautiful warms and cools of this painting add depth and dimension to the piece. The cool shadows on Dale Arden’s figure subtly reflect the cool light coming in from the right side, as do the bright blue highlights on her metallic costume. To the left of the figures, the warm light pools in to the scene from the fictional city, it reflects and brings out the warmth in Dale’s skin and costume. The warm light brings out the bright and sunny golds in Ming’s grand cloak. The attention to detail, color, and light, make this painting more brilliant and the fantasy believable and alive.
Created March 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
22”inches x 33”inches
28”inches x 36”inches
Signed by Greg Hildebrandt

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Gabriella Cohen’s debut album is one of my favorites of the year. I’ve been sharing it incessantly with friends and music colleagues alike because its so familiar, strange, and accessible at the same time. Her music is a blast from the past with all the imagination of the future. Its dark shadows are illuminated in flashes of texture and colors of fuzzy instrumentation and sultry harmonies in such a way that feels fresh and rejuvenating. Toying with the structural confines of pop, Gabriella makes startlingly enchanting tunes that hold true to a certain saucy temperament. The combination of her intoxicating voice and the unhurried pace of her songwriting is at the core of what makes her so striking as an artist.
Gabriella made it across to the states earlier this month for a few shows and I couldn’t resist heading up to New York to catch her stop at Mercury Lounge. And boy, was I glad I did. Accompanied by her pal Kate “Babyshakes” Dillon on vocals and guitar (who puts out her own fantastic music as Full Flower Moon Band) and new friends Johnny and Joey, Gabriella showcased her epically spiraling tunes with all the woozy grace I had hoped she would. She also took some pictures for us on a disposable camera as she traveled around New York that include a few disgruntled close-ups, sunset, and her stellar coat. To pair with her little photo diary, she made us a 20-song soundtrack of mostly old and a few choice new tracks that all have a mesmerizing sway. Look above and listen below for a peek into a day on tour with Gabriella.

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