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Mexico City, Mexico- Mexico’s President-elect, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, announced plans to fund construction of a border wall separating Mexico and the United States, in a joint press conference with CEOs from online job search websites Monster.com, Indeed.com, and Ziprecruiter.com, Friday morning.
“We are proud to announce that the United Mexican States, in partnership with our friends at Monster.com, Indeed.com, and Ziprecruiter.com, have finalized plans to construct a brand new wall spanning the length of our northern border, starting next year,” the President-elect told reporters from the steps of the capitol. “We are excited to finalize this deal. We believe this plan will provide a blue print for other nations with similar security concerns, moving forward.”
“We believe this plan,” Ziprecuiter.com CEO Ian Siegel continued, “will not only square up security issues at the border, but will create a new stream of revenue for the Mexican government, helping to shore up budgetary deficits, and providing much needed services to the people of Mexico. Once completed, we believe this wall has the potential of generating billions of dollars of revenue every year. With an estimated construction cost of 18 billion dollars, and a construction time of two years, we believe this wall will pay for itself within the first decade.”
Indeed.com CEO, Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, added that, “This partnership with the Mexican government, will usher in an era of unheralded profitability for the people of Mexico, while at the same time helping me and my industry partners fulfill our companies goals of improving people’s lives through employment opportunities.”
“During the construction phase, we estimate this project will employ anywhere between 25,000- 50,000 Mexican citizens, 800 heavy transport trucks and around 3200 affordable skid steer tracks Once completed, we believe that the wall itself will lead to millions of employment opportunities,” Monster.com CEO Mark Stoever concluded.
The wall construction, according to President-elect Obrador, “will consist of series of concrete walls, and large display screens stretching from California to Texas. Our business partners will utilize the walls to sell advertising space, effectively creating bill boards that span up to a mile in length, and can be viewed from either side of the wall. Monster.com, Indeed.com, and Ziprecruiter.com will post their job listings on the monitor portions of the wall, advertising employment opportunities throughout Central and North America.”
Politicians on both sides of the border were varied in their responses to the proposed plan.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters the plan “is a very creative solution. I’m not necessarily a fan of building a wall to separate our two countries when there are more cost prohibitive, technology fixes that could be employed, but as long as we’re not funding it, I’m not going to complain.”
Outgoing President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto called the plan, “Stupid, and a significant waste of money,” adding, “this will bankrupt Mexico.”
Virginia Representative and immigration hardliner Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) angrily criticized the plan. “I don’t like the idea of Mexico putting advertisements on the American side of the border. What do you think the chances are we see bilingual signage on the American side? This seems like a security risk to me. I’ll be working on legislation to prevent Mexico from going through with their plans.”
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) also denounced the plan. “I don’t have a problem with Mexico funding this project, but I don’t like the idea of them being the ones who build it as well. Under President Trump’s proposal, America would build the wall and pay for it up front. When the wall is completed, Mexico would then reimburse us for the construction costs. We had already built in a series of markups that would’ve made this a very profitable venture for the US. Under this plan, Mexico would have control over the whole thing. This wall is only worth the effort if we’re getting something out of the deal.”
President Trump celebrated the announcement tweeting, “Sounds like Mexico is going to finally pay for my wall. I told you they would. #MAGA #PROMISESKEPT #WINNING”


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Hélène DrénouVases communicants
Vases communicants is a collection of imaginary vases, both a research notebook and a catalogue of utopian containers. The drawings are brought together by their unified colours using RISO inks. One is surprised to imagine the crazy bouquets that one could put in these ceramics that are both powerful and poetic, raw and colourful. And to match the generosity of Hélène’s line, the book is packaged in a silk-screened poster.
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File consists of page 4 of Album 7. There are nine photographs on the page [P7176, P7177, P7178, P7179, P7180, P7181, P7182, P7183, P7184]. Included are photos of Maria Nouwen on a boat, named Stella, in Utrechtse Vecht in July 1939; Laurent J.M. and Maria Nouwen in Amalfi, Italy in July 1939; a blurry shot of a building in Les [Beaume?] in September 1937; Maria and Laurent J.M. Nouwen at the wedding of Maria's sister Lien Ramselaar to Jaap Otto in September 1937; Maria Nouwen at a cafe in [Santa?] Margherita, Italy in May 1939; children in the window of an unidentified home; and an unidentified woman and infant. The annotations on the page read: "Vecht 'Stella' Juli 1939", "Amalfi Juli 1939", "Les [Beaume?] Sept 1937", "Amalfi Mai 1937", "Huwelijk Lien Sept 1935" and "St. Margherita Mai 1939".
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Warren Buffett went to bat for Donald Trump’s economic policy in an interview Wednesday on Bloomberg Television.
The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway spoke with Bloomberg Television’s David Westin on a range of topics — including Trump’s tax policy, Hillary Clinton’s emails, income inequality and organized labor.
Here are the highlights from that interview:
On Donald Trump’s Tax Policy
“He’s going to spell out his economic program sometime in the next few weeks. I wouldn’t be surprised if I agree with quite a bit of [Trump’s] economic program,” Buffett told Bloomberg TV. Adding, “Well just from what he’s said, in terms of he thinks the rich should pay more.”
Trump has said he believes the rich should be taxed more and the middle class less. His proposal also includes eliminating the carried interest tax loophole.
“He thinks that carried interest should be treated instead as regular income, it’s just like they would be if they were investment advisors or anything of the sort,” Buffett said. Adding, “In terms of tax policy, I haven’t heard him say anything yet that I disagree with, yes.”
On Clinton’s Email Woes and Economic Outlook
Buffett, who has publicly backed Clinton, commented on how the presidential candidate has handled her private email server controversy.
“It hasn’t been handled well, but I’ve handled some things badly in my life, too,” he said. “You don’t want to have too many of them, but I do not consider that determinative at all of the kind of the person she would be as president.
Buffett said he still believes in her ability to lead the country.
“I believe that she has a vision for America that’s very similar to mine in terms of everybody included in the prosperity we enjoy,” he told Bloomberg TV. “And I think that she would work very, very hard at getting policies implemented that would lead to that. So that’s what really counts. I have made so many mistakes. Unless we’re going to put on a four-hour special, we’re not going to get to them all.”


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Italian Varietals Abound in Temecula Wine Country – Part X
The Brachetto grape
Today’s article is about the Italian varietal Brachetto (“Brah-ke-toe”). Brachetto is predominately grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. Most of the grapes come from the provinces of Asti and Alessandria between the rivers Bormida and Belbo plus various parts of the province of Cuneo. At Canelli, on the border between the hills of Asti and the Lange proper, the grape is known as Borgogna. This is a native grape used for sweet wines, both still and sparkling.
The most notable wine is the red Brachetto Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) which is made in both still and spumante (sparkling) versions. The Piemonte Brachetto DOCG is made with a minimum 85% Brachetto, for the most part done as a still wine. The grape is also used for up to 10% of the blend for the Ruche-based Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOC, a small production red varietal wine.
The red Brachetto d'Aqui, of Piedmont, is most often made as a sparkling wine and usually grouped among the sweet wines. Brachetto, dry or sweet reds, has managed to climb all the way to DOCG status. The wine has a natural affinity with the great chocolate of Piedmont. Rose-scented, with delicate hints of strawberry on the palate, a good sweet brachetto (still or sparkling) is a unique sweet wine experience. These wines are crisp and light, perfect at the end of the meal.
In Temecula Valley, one row in the established Cougar Vineyard & Winery Estate vineyard was grafted over as a nursery to grow more bud wood of Brachetto. These buds were used to propagate more of the Brachetto until an acceptable number of vines are established. The vines will begin producing grapes next year. Look for this wine at Cougar in late 2012. There is a strong possibility that Cougar will produce both a sparkling and still version of the wine. This winery resides on the De Portola Wine Trail of Temecula Wine Country. As far as this author knows there are no other comercial growers of Brachetto in the United States. Cougar Vineyard & Winery is a member of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association.
Cougar Vineyard & Winery is planted entirely in Italian varietals. The Brachetto is actually planted in the backyard of the owner's home in Fallbrook and is managed as an estate vineyard. The vineyard is planted with one thousand vines of Brachetto. Cougar's Brachetto is on rootstock 110R. To the best of Cougar's knowledge they are the only commercial wine grower of this grape in the United States. We will be discussing all of these other varietals being grown and managed by Cougar in upcoming articles about the Italian grape varietals planted in Temecula Wine Country of Southern California.

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Misfortune struck mourners in Mulanje when they plunged into a river after a bridge they were crossing buckled under their weight.
No one, however, sustained serious injuries.
The incident occurred on Tuesday in Makaula village in the area of T/A Mabuka.
According to Village Headman Makaula, the family of Peason Munembo lost a sons and burial was to take place across Chumani river in the village.
"As mourners and pall-bearers were crossing the dilapidated bridge, it gave and they plunged downstream. Since the coffin landed heavily, it ripped open and nearly threw out the corpse," explained Makaula.
The chief blamed the parliamentarian for the area for his turning deaf ears to the cry of the villagers to have the bridge rehabilitated.


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1882 - 1869 DELAWARE BREAKWATER
THE BACKGROUND OF HARBOR OF SHELTER
DELAWARE BREAKWATER 1822 - 1869
The Philadelphia Inquirer of Saturday, 8 October 1955 reports the Philadelphia district office of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supplied the background on the Delaware Breakwater which ended years of tragic shipwrecks in the Delaware Bay and Cape Henlopen area.
Congress appropriated $22,700 to survey Delaware Bay near Cape Henlopen to find a site for a harbor of shelter in 1822. Six years later in 1828 work began with the appropriation of $ 250,000 under plans of a board of commissioners appointed by Congress, just inside the bay off Cape Henlopen. Two massive walls of “ riprap” large heavy stone set loosely in the waters to form a foundation, the breakwater, which would afford a safe anchorage during gale winds from the north and east. The lesser pile of stone, called the ice breaker, to protect ships from northwest gales and ice flows in winter.
Completed in 1869 at $2,193,103.70, 892, 530 gross tons of stone was used, stones from ¼ ton to 7 tons, the smaller being the bulk of the mass, larger one on the outside. The breakwater is 2558 feet long, the icebreaker 1350 feet long. The width of the base 160 feet and top 26 feet, and are 14 feet above mean low sea water.
The 'gap' between the breakwater and ice breaker was closed in an 1882 project.
Abstract: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday, 8 October 1955.

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Eye For Film >> Movies >> Spring Breakers (2012) Film Review
Perennial provocateur Harmony Korine is at it again, ruffling feathers and deliberately misleading (and therefore mocking) the mainstream masses with his latest assault on the senses. A timely stock-take of the values American culture has bred into its youth as well as a riposte to the post-Hangover glut of deplorable debauch-coms such as the deeply reprehensible 21 & Over, Korine leads the audience down a mesmerising garden path into a darker place than you'd think possible given the Disney starlet cast and lurid marketing campaign. With a game-changing James Franco performance and sheer sensory overload induced by Enter The Void cinematographer Benoit Debie and Drive composer Cliff Martinez’s soundtrack collaboration with Skrillex, you might not agree with Spring Breakers' unfettered indulgences or its amoral ambiguity, but scratch the surface and its layers of social commentary will resonate as much as its seductively abstract sensibilities.
Bored being skint students stuck on a nowheresville campus, four girls decide they're going to St Petersburg's infamous Spring Break celebrations no matter what it takes to get there. With Cotty's car in the garage, bad influences Brit and Candy convince her to knock a lecherous lecturer's old Camaro to use as a getaway vehicle, before donning balaclavas to rob a chicken shack at squirt-gunpoint. God-fearing Faith is horrified at their actions, but the promise of getting away sees her swept along on their mission to party in the sun with all the other bikini-clad bimbos and beer-bong-brandishing jocks. When they fall under the spell of local rapper Alien however, their trip takes them into Florida's criminal underbelly, threatening to destroy the bond between them and consume them in a web of vice.
With a deceptively calm credit sequence disrupted by Skrillex's ear-bursting dubstep, Spring Breakers opens like a sadistically sun-drenched Dustave Gore engraving from one of the circles of Hell in Dante's Inferno, with a writhing sea of naked girls frozen in the heat, trapped in self-inflicted water-boarding positions where beer is a form of torture administered by walking-hormone males. As the camera leers in slow-motion at bouncing breasts and jiggling butts of all shapes and sizes, Korine uses cheeky edits to gratuitously throw them even more in your face, a reminder that he's taking the piss as well as deliberately provoking disbelief and disapprobation.
From here the film moves in elliptical circles, adopting a disjointed, repetitious register and following a similar path to Dante's descent through the underworld as each successive party scene becomes more unhinged and eventually more dark and dangerous. Moving from chilled-out bong-hitting and tedium-alleviating toy-gun-boozing, through a messy but relatively innocuous frat party and on to the eponymous beach- and pool-side fiestas, what starts as mindless but arguably harmless hedonism soon degenerates into something increasingly sinister. As inhibitions break down and drugs come into play, the girls find themselves in potentially harmful situations, but it soon transpires that they're more than capable of handling themselves.
Apart from Faith: as the film's moral compass, former Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez gets the chance to shine more than her near-interchangeable cohorts, and it's through her that Korine keeps the first half of Spring Breakers from slipping down to the level it's emulating as much as satirising. She's the beating heart at the centre of several surprisingly disarming exchanges between the girls, expressing sentiments that we'll all have shared between friends when you're having the time of your life even though you know you might be living it on the edge and losing yourself in the process. She allows Korine to have his cake and eat it, making the most of the sparse, almost mantra-like dialogue and locating the emotion in her character's journey from shallow but sincere transcendence to a disturbing reality she's not comfortable with or prepared for.
Then James Franco's corn-rowed, gold-toothed abomination Alien enters the fray - at first from a distance - like Gilmartin in James Hogg's Confessions Of A Justified Sinner, dragging the girls down into temptation via a false sense of empowerment that is actually a classic form of control. Korine shows an unforeseen sense of near-Christian panic with his handling of this character - he's at once a devil and an angel to the girls, 'the answer to their prayers' but also Faith's (and most parents') worst nightmare. Franco is frankly note-perfect, covering all sorts of bases from goofy to menacing in the role of a lifetime, culminating in unforgettable scenes where Alien reels off to the awestruck girls all the materialistic 'shee-it' that makes up his (and implicitly many other wayward youths’) American Dream, before serenading them with a heartfelt rendition of Britney Spears' saccharine pop tripe while they prepare to fleece the Spring Breakers they've now evolved beyond.
Of course, Korine eventually flips the script to generate warped sympathy for Alien and show the girls to be equally - if not even more - corrupt than the wannabe gangsta rapper (who is at least a product of circumstance), which is probably where some viewers will feel he's losing any kind of message he was trying to convey. But dig a little deeper and there's method to his madness; he's up-ending expectations at every turn to show that the media-influenced prejudices (and idolatry) the girls share are mirrored in our own predictable reactions to his material. Some people have suggested Korine is irresponsible for not having his wife's character get raped by a room full of frat-boys, while the relative lack of repercussions for the girls seems like subversion for the sake of it, but he's succeeded in avoiding making yet another morally pandering movie-of-the-week that would likely fall on deaf ears for its target audience anyway, leaving something that lingers longer in the memory due to its probing and problematic depiction of some modern teens' alarming internet-fueled outlook.
Whereas Sofia Coppola's underwhelming The Bling Ring highlighted the West Coast teen's comparatively upwardly mobile aspirations and played down the criminal aspect, Korine highlights the East Coast and the South's fascination with a much more self-consciously grimy lifestyle. In particular, his handling of the pivotal robbery is masterful, displaying a level of self-control in capturing it in one take from the outside, before springing the shocking actuality upon audiences in flashback to jolt us out of our complacency. It should be remembered that these girls - and most of the real-life Spring Breakers they represent - are at university, so any charges of their escapades being mere dumbed-down escapism are hard to level. They worship African-American pop culture but fail to acknowledge its roots or raison d'etre; in superficially adopting its style and swagger they might as well be donning white-face for each other's ignorant amusement. They talk the talk but they'll never have to walk the walk, and Korine is unrepentant in highlighting the racial hypocrisy at play, having his girls ignore a history lesson about Jim Crow before they embark on their ghetto-dream odyssey.
The action becomes exponentially more uncomfortable through the coiled racial tension and occasional gender reversals, from the girls sexually threatening Alien to a drive-by upon them being committed by an uncaring black female. With the introduction of Alien's bitter rival - and once best friend - Archie, Korine pulls another sucker-punch, having him played by notorious real-life 'trap-rapper' Gucci Mane, who's perpetually under the media's gaze as he tumbles in and out of jail for alleged involvement in everything from drugs to actual gang murders. This might seem like yet more stunt casting if Mane wasn't so magnetically malevolent, and his righteous indignation at these interlopers mowing his lawn forces the viewer to consider how white entitlement doesn't just see people grasp above their station, but beneath it as well.
Rachel Korine, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson have been criticised by some for being indistinguishable from each other, but Korine's Cotty effectively works as the sympathetic middle-ground between Faith and the other two, while ex-teen pin-ups Hudgens and Benson are intentionally paired as soulless bad-asses and spark off each other brilliantly, like another set of the twins Korine has always been so fascinated with (they're mirrored by the casting of the ATL twins, another fourth-wall-breaking presence in the form of real ex-skaters-turned-wiggas – check out their Vice pieces). The dynamic between the girls is naturalistic and unforced, allowing the viewer to have fun with them through their first-half exploits while coming to understand how peer pressure and mutual encouragement could see them go so far astray thereafter.
Cliff Martinez’s lilting score helps Korine keep control of his spinning-plate tone-shifts, suffusing tender moments with real warmth even when the voiceovers ironically over-emphasise the spirituality of the girls’ experience, and growing ever more unsettling as their situation spirals out of control. He even manages to wring actual emotion from Skrillex’s themes, bringing the much-derided EDM lynchpin's sun-burst compositions into bittersweet relief through the glistening gamelan arrangements that have been a Martinez trademark since Soderbergh’s Solaris remake. Of course, the very presence of Skrillex – whom Korine emphatically insists is one of the driving forces behind the ‘full attack’ sensibility – will put some of his detractors off the film from the start, but his music is undeniably an effective counterpart to the onscreen mayhem, its ridiculousness part of the satire.
Special mention has to go to Debie's incredible visual work - from the candy-coloured lighting to the luminous Florida sunsets, he brings a sense of hyper-reality to everything he captures, and manages to outdo his similarly seedy/beautiful work in Gaspar Noe's last head-fuck. Right up to the audience-baiting ending, the visuals serve a constant reminder that this is in many ways an exaggerated fantasy, perhaps even the girls’ own. There's also an effective sprinkling of different recording formats throughout the film, from VHS-style footage to camera-phone snippets, and digital effects are judiciously employed to evoke the sensation of an intense drug experience that's getting out of hand. It's a heady brew for sure, and even if it all leaves you cold, it will at least keep your eyes in overdrive.
Coursing with echoes of Greg Araki's apocalyptic Nineties teen-benders and thematic parallels to previous works in the Korine oeuvre - from Gummo's disaffected kids to the repetitious rhymes and odes to antisocial behavior of Trash Humpers - Spring Breakers represents a brave step forward for rehabilitated trouble-maker Korine, and its aesthetic is perhaps his most well-conceived and impressively-executed yet. Sure it’s gratuitous, but it’s more honestly and lovingly so than the teen comedies it’s kicking against, and there’s so much undeniable artistry on display that it’s impossible to write it off as mere trash masquerading as avant-garde, or vice-versa. It’s exploitation about exploitation (of and by the Spring Breakers themselves), and it’s a thrilling, hypnotic ride to boot. With fearless performances from its attention-grabbing ensemble and a refusal to offer easy answers, Spring Breakers certainly won't be for everyone, but writing it off at first glance or even initial appraisal is only playing into Korine's hands: there's much more here than meets the eye, and that's saying something.Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2013

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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the government was effortful to implement the constitution to make people realise its aspirations.
In a message on the occasion of the Seventh Constitution Day today, the PM said that all should make a commitment to ensure the country’s prosperity along with the constitution’s successful implementation.
Expressing tribute to all known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their priceless lives for the cause of the country’s progressive changes, the PM has respectfully recalled those people who got physical, economic, and psychological losses for the nation’s transformation.
Likewise, PM Deuba has expressed deep condolences to all sisters and brothers who lost their lives in natural disasters and COVID-19.
In his message, PM Deuba has stated that the promulgation of the new constitution was a great achievement in the long democratic movement of Nepal.
This constitution has internalised the universal notions of democracy and human rights and this has ensured rights of all, he added. Likewise, he has reaffirmed his commitment to fully inoculate all Nepali citizens by the end of 2078 BS to safeguard their lives from the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Deuba has further stated that strengthening the federal democratic republic and protection of the constitution and leading the country on the path to economic development is today’s need.

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|More on May Auto Sales Toyota's Growth Slows|
DETROIT ( TheStreet) -- Ford ( F) said it will shut down its Mercury brand in the fourth quarter of this year and devote its resources to Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The decision to close Mercury, founded in 1939, came after an annual spring product review, said Mark Fields, Ford president for the Americas, at a news conference. "We decided we would focus our efforts, our resources, to continue to grow the Ford brand and to accelerate Lincoln," said Fields.
The move comes as the fortunes of the Ford brand are soaring. Fields noted that Ford gained more than 2% in market share this year, while Mercury has a market share of just 0.8%. "The gain on Ford is more than twice the absolute share of Mercury," said Fields. "Mercury brand awareness remains low"

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The United Kingdom just announced their next steps towards re-opening the country to international visitors. The news is not encouraging for most travelers. The UK will mandate a 14-day period of quarantine for anyone that lands on British soil in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In comparison, many other nations are trying to revive their tourism industries and economies. Travelers who violate the quarantine could face up to a £1,000 fine. In fact, some actions could result in unlimited fines. These new measures introduced will be for people arriving at borders across the UK; be it land, sea, or air.
UK Mandates Travel Quarantine – New Normal, Policies & Penalties
Contact locator form – All arriving passengers will be required to complete this form in to provide contact and travel information so they can be contacted if they or someone they may have been in contact with develops the disease.
Self-isolation – Passengers arriving in the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and could be contacted regularly throughout this period to ensure compliance.
Enforcement – Anyone failing to comply with the mandatory conditions may face enforcement action. A breach of self-isolation would be punishable with a £1,000 (~$1,217 USD) fixed penalty notice in England or potential prosecution and unlimited fine.
The level of fine could increase if the risk of infection from abroad increases. The devolved administrations will set out their own enforcement approaches.
Spot checks – Border Force will undertake checks at the border and may refuse entry to any non-British citizen who refuses to comply with these regulations and isn’t resident in the UK.
Failure to complete the form is also punishable by a £100 (~ $122 USD) fixed penalty notice. Public health authorities will conduct random checks in England to ensure compliance with self-isolation requirements.
UK’s Reopening Plans and the ‘New Normal’
This recent blanket decision by the UK government is especially concerning given that the home secretary has still not published the evidence upon which the UK government is basing its policies.
Travelers from countries with low coronavirus infection rates could be able to travel to the UK via so-called “air bridges.” This would come after an initial blanket quarantine as proposed by the transport secretary. This prompted calls for clarity over the government’s confusing approach to the border.
You can review the full plans from the UK Government here.
Is the UK Closed for Business?
"We are not closing our borders and people need to recognise that" says Home Secretary, Priti Patel.
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“We are not closing our borders and people need to recognise that” says Home Secretary, Priti Patel. I’m not sure travelers looking at these new border controls will see it that way. It has the end result of closed borders to an overwhelming population of would-be visitors.
Even transiting passengers would be required to quarantine for 14 days. Those passengers transiting onto connecting flights are not segregated from those with destinations inside the UK. All arriving passengers are subject to the same requirements.
This resembles the strategy taken by the governor of Hawaii with his mandatory 14-day quarantine for tourists. That has resulted in more than a 98% drop in visitors to the 50th state and resulted in many arrests of visitors ‘testing’ the resolve of Hawaii’s government.
Virgin Atlantic announced that it will delay resuming flights until at least August this year due to the new government plans.There are many other destinations to where travelers can begin planning their trips. We are already seeing interest in travel picking up – see Post Coronavirus Study: Will Airline Prices Go Up?
Meanwhile, Spain announced that they will be opening their border to foreign tourists in July.
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text: Personal opinion: “Escape” – the screen version of the homonymous novel by Ethel Vance – was Conrad’s first talkie in Hollywood, and it was also the film that brought him the award for Best Acting from the National Board of Review. This was his first motion picture in which he played the iconic role of the cruel Nazi official. In “Escape” he embodies the General Kurt von Kolb, a man who tries to harmonize the political interests with his love for the Countess Ruby von Treck, played by the lovely Norma Shearer. But their lives are drastically changed when she helps and eventually falls for a young American named Preysing (Robert Taylor), whose mother was to be executed at the General’s orders. The plot of the film was already explained above, but what matters is that we see again the aristocratic and commanding attitude of Connie, who impresses the little ladies with his imposing stature and unforgettable monocle, but also with his wonderful stories and piano songs. There are many brilliant scenes in this great film of the talented Mervyn LeRoy, but the most interesting one is the fight between the Countess and the General, by the end of “Escape”. In the initial version (directed by LeRoy), the scene was very “noisy”, and both Conrad and Norma used physical violence so they should show one to another who is stronger. But in the final version (directed by George Cukor, who also cooperated in the filming of several additional scenes), he becomes her victim, as he suffers a heart attack while she reproaches him very harshly for being so wrong about the innocent people, who shouldn’t pay with their lives for the Nazis’ hatred. In the end, the Countess is stronger than the brave Nazi official, whose delicate health condition determines him to ask her not to live him – and, of course, she doesn’t. After all, what lady could have the heart to live such a special man like Connie alone?


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Rabbis form group to fight anti-Semitism in state
HELENA — Rabbis from Bozeman, Missoula and Whitefish said Friday that they have formed an association in response to what they said is a rise in anti-Semitism and racism in Montana and have asked the governor to veto a bill now working its way through the Legislature they said promotes fear of Islam.
The request surprised the bill’s sponsor, who said his proposal did not advocate hate but reaffirms rights guaranteed in the Constitution.
The Montana Association of Rabbis (MAOR, also a Hebrew word meaning “enlighten”) was formed for the purpose of articulating a rabbinic voice in Montana, according to an email.
Its founding members are Rabbinic Intern Laurie Franklin of Missoula, Rabbi Francine Roston of Whitefish, Rabbi Ed Stafman of Bozeman, Rabbinic student Joanne Loiben of Billings, and retired Rabbi Allen Secher of Whitefish, a news release states.
The group notes neo-Nazi threats have been made against Jewish leaders in Whitefish, neo-Nazi literature was distributed in Missoula, and they said anti-Semitic graffiti appeared in Bozeman and Missoula.
MAOR’s bylaws state it may issue rabbinic statements on issues, respond to government policy and initiatives, work with other religious and advocacy organizations and do other activities that address issues affecting the Jewish communities of Montana.
The group states it may act on matters national and international outside of Montana that impact Jewish values. It’s estimated that Montana has 1,500 Jewish residents.
MAOR asked Gov. Steve Bullock to veto Senate Bill 97, saying it is an unnecessary as law “and serves only to generate fear and promote Islamophobia.”
“To fear that Shariah law will be imposed on the citizens of our state or cities is a baseless fear rooted only in prejudice and misunderstanding,” members wrote. “Every citizen in our great state should honor the various means of religious expression found in our state as long as those practices do not seek to harm or endanger another citizen.”
SB 97, sponsored by Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, bans Shariah and other foreign laws from being used in courtrooms. Montana is one of 13 states, including Idaho, considering legislation this year that would prohibit the use of foreign law in state courts. The word “Shariah” does not appear in the three-page bill but Shariah Law was referenced throughout the legislative hearings.
Regier said Friday he was surprised by the opposition.
“It’s ironic,” he said. “SB 97 reaffirms freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion.”
“It sounds like they agree with me,” Regier said. “All it does is affirm our Constitution."
“That’s why a lot of people come to America, our Constitution is great,” Regier said.
Franklin said SB 97 is unnecessary as the rights already are guaranteed in the Constitution.
“It’s not an effective way to reaffirm the Constitution,” she said, adding there are conspiracy theories that America could someday be under Shariah law, which she said was not possible under the Constitution.
“SB 97 is not a way to get there,” Franklin said.
The rabbis note that Jewish communities have been in Montana for more than a century. In Great Falls, Congregation Aitz Chaim has existed for over 30 years.
In February, the Southern Poverty Law Center released its annual census of hate groups in the United States. It noted instances of a neo-Nazi offensive on Whitefish. The SPLC also classified legislation in Helena hoping to bar foreign and Shariah law in Montana courtrooms as hateful fear-mongering .
SPLC has identified nine hate groups operating within the state, including three organizations active statewide. The map pinpoints four ACT for America chapters. ACT promotes itself as a “grassroots national security organization” with 1,000 chapters nationwide and has been heavily involved in pushing policy attempts to ban Sharia law in the United States.
This story contains information from Tribune Staff Writer Seaborn Larson and the Associated Press.

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Elton John Take 2
No cancellations this time. Elton John played to a packed house last night at the Memorial Centre.
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From the moment the lights dimmed and Elton stepped on stage, the vibe was electric.
Sir Elton apologized for leaving the city hanging earlier this month. Do you think he read my letter?
He told the 5000-strong crowd that he'd never been in a position where he had to cancel a show 15 minutes before, and had a bout with bronchitis since cancelling the September 8th show.
As you can see, my seats weren't the best, but Elton sounded terrific, and MAN what an incredible pianist. Seriously, I'd never seen anything like it.
The was only one minor snag. Mid-way through Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Elton needed his piano fixed, and left the stage for about 15 minutes.
But he came back, finished the show, came out to sign autographs and then performed an encore. Here it is.
Were you at the show? What did you think?


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It’s happening again. For the second season in a row, the Washington Capitals are limping out of the gate.
They suffered a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche last night to drop to 1-4-0 this season, but there doesn’t seem to be a consensus as to what the problem is.
Ask the players, and they’ll put into question their own work ethic.
Brouwer’s statement wasn’t out of sync with what some of his teammates are saying, but Capitals coach Adam Oates has a different theory.
“We had 19 shots in the second period alone,” Oates said. “There were moments we made mistakes, but I didn’t see effort being a problem. I saw mistakes.”
They did outshoot the Avalanche 40-28 on Saturday, but hit a brick wall in their former goaltender, Semyon Varlamov.
Offense has been an unusual problem for Washington over its last few games and Alex Ovechkin is the only Capitals player that can seem to find the back of the net with any degree of consistency. Oates is going to look at shaking up the team’s lines as they get ready for Monday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers.
- PHT’s top 14 of ’14: Ovechkin’s great big year of disappointment 4
- PHT’s top 14 of ’14: Kings win Cup, Martinez the OT hero 0
- Welcome to PHT’s top 14 stories for 2014 0
- Scott suspended four games for punch that was ‘neither predictable, nor acceptable’ 23
- Sharks’ Scott has hearing for his punch to Jackman 29
- (Video) PHT Extra: Christmas wish lists from around the NHL 2
- PHT interviews Don Maloney, who knows he has a big trade chip in Vermette 7
- Backstrom to start for Wild, who need their goalies to be ‘better’ 13
- NHL on NBCSN: Avs challenge Blues after narrow losses to St. Louis 6
- Gaudreau’s first hat trick helps Flames stun Kings 7
- Sabres aren’t happy with league’s decision regarding Bartkowski (75)
- Report: NHL won’t hold hearing for Bartkowski hit (55)
- Video: Bartkowski delivers controversial hit to Gionta, fights Foligno (47)
- Could Malkin be the next player to be fined for diving? (43)
- Panthers hold off Penguins for shootout win (42)

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Air Canada says it has revised its uniform policy to make it clear that in-flight crews can wear poppy pins in honour of Remembrance Day.
The airline says that while it has regulations on non-service pins to "maintain a consistent uniform look," poppies are allowed.
Spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick says the company has apologized to its crew members for "any confusion surrounding this issue" and updated its policy to prevent any further misunderstandings.
Air Canada says many of its employees have ties with the military and the company recognizes the contribution of service members and veterans.
The airline also says it will be making special announcements on board to mark Remembrance Day.

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Well, friends. Beyoncé is proving to be full of surprises these days. In fact history shows that it’s kind of been her thing. We all remember that time she released an entire album overnight while we rested our pretty little heads. And then there was that time when she debuted a music video no one was expecting. Oh, and we can’t forget the two singles she dropped last week.
OK so maybe we should be used to it by now. At any given moment, the superstar could break out with a hit that will send America (and the rest of the world for that matter), into a frenzy. Which leads us to this very morning, when Beyoncé launched her first nail wrap collection with beloved nail brand NCLA.
We went straight to the source, AKA Lisa Logan, Beyoncé’s long-time manicurist and the driving force behind the new collection. Here’s what she had to say:
Teen Vogue: What were Beyoncé’s motives for venturing into nails?
Lisa Logan: I pushed for it! Beyoncé is a nail guru. No matter what I put on her (from Minx to nail wraps), it all goes viral, so this just made sense to me. I’m a nail girl so I adore all brands and believe that they’re all special in their own right but NCLA is young, fresh, and their graphics are really good. When I saw all of the different renditions of the "Flawless" manicure, I just knew we had to bring this to the market.
TV: Of all Beyonce’s songs, outfits, and videos released over the course of her career, how did you land on the four designs you created?
LL: I think that when the decisions came down to what looks were going to get chosen, all of it directly relates to the album, "Beyoncé." The most popular and memorable phrases, song names, and outfits made the cut. [Plaid from the shirt she wore in the video for "Flawless," colors inspired by the neon lights in "Blow," the jewel-encrusted outfit she wore at the VMAs this year, and a roundup of lyrics from more of our favorite songs from the album.]

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With an aim to define the standardized technical specifications of the swappable battery system for vehicles belonging to the L-category: mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadri-cycles, Piaggio Group announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent with KTM, Honda and Yamaha.
In the context of the Paris Climate Agreement and the transition to electric mobility, the founding members of the Consortium believe that the availability of a standardized swappable battery system would both promote the widespread use of light electric vehicles and contribute to a more sustainable life-cycle management of batteries used in the transport sector.
The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 parties at the conference on climate change 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2° Celsius, preferably to below 1.5° Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. To achieve this long-term temperature goal, countries aim to reach global peaking of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible to achieve a climate-neutral world by the middle of this century.
Inhibitions regarding range, charging time and initial costs of electric vehicles (EVs) reduce the customers’ zeal to buy these EVs. Therefore, by extending the range, shortening the charging time and lowering vehicle and infrastructure costs, the manufacturers will try to answer customers’ main concerns regarding the future of electric mobility.
The Paris Agreement is a landmark in the multilateral climate change process because, for the first time, a binding agreement brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects. The Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and light Electric Vehicles will start its activities in May 2021. The four founding members encourage all interested stakeholders to join the cooperation to enrich the Consortium’s expertise.
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Phoenix Body Donation Facility Owner Found Liable For Mishandling Remains
The owner of a now-closed Phoenix body donation facility has been found liable for mishandling human remains. The jury in a civil case against the Biological Resource Center of Arizona awarded $58 million to 10 plaintiffs.
The owner of the Phoenix facility was accused of deceiving donor families about how the remains would be used.
Those relatives say they were told the bodies would be used for medical research.
But in at least two cases, the owner knew the remains would actually be used for destructive military testing.
Families also received boxes with what they thought were the cremated remains of their loved ones. They later discovered the bodies were sold to third parties or were still at the facility.


EL PASO, TEXAS – The first “UTEP Football With Dana Dimel” radio show will air on Wednesday, August 22 from 7-8 p.m. on the Miners’ flagship station, KOFX 92.3 FM.
Fans are invited to attend the live broadcast of the show at the Pershing Inn (2909 Pershing Drive) in Central El Paso.
UTEP Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach Mike Cox will be the guest on the season’s first installment.
Coach Dimel will break down the Miners’ most recent game, preview the upcoming contest and take fan questions on the show, which will air weekly during the 2018 season. Weekly guests will include UTEP position coaches and select student-athletes.
Shows will alternate from the Pershing Inn and Border City Ale House (1506 N. Lee Trevino) on the East side of El Paso.
The majority of the shows are scheduled for Wednesdays, with a couple of exceptions. A full schedule of the 2018 “UTEP Football With Dana Dimel” radio shows follows. In addition to KOFX 92.3 FM, fans can listen to the show around the world on a mobile device at www.tunein.com.
UTEP Football Season Tickets, starting at $66, are on sale now by calling (915) 747-6150. The Miners open the campaign at home against Northern Arizona on Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m.
2018 “UTEP Football With Dana Dimel” Broadcast Schedule
All Shows Air From 7-8 p.m. on KOFX 92.3 FM unless otherwise noted
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London Homestay Bali Jimbaran offers affordable lodging in Jimbaran.
The property lies within 8.6 km from Museum PASIFIKA, Uluwatu Temple and Waterbom Bali. 30 minutes' drive from Ubud (Bali).
This hotel comprises 7 guestrooms with climate control, a balcony and a patio.
The hotel invites guests to the Rock bar to relax with a drink.
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text: Lunar New Year – which this year falls on January 25 – comes with a myriad of traditions, customs and auspicious acts, and food is no exception . Two dishes that are said to bring luck and prosperity to the eater are turnip cake and nian gao; the latter is also associated with tales of people-eating monsters and deity bribery. Turnip cake For readers not familiar with this beloved staple, the first thing to clear up is that the “cake” is not made from turnip; it is made from white radish, known to many by its Japanese name, daikon. 6 traditional Japanese foods vegans can enjoy in Osaka The dish’s English name is a simple case of lost in translation, according to Lau Chi-Man, dim sum head chef of Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant Duddell’s. “Previously, it was rare to see white radish outside Asia, and the look of it is similar to turnip. People used that name for a long time before realising the mistake, but the name turnip cake stayed.” But how it came to be associated with Lunar New Year is unclear. Tse Sun Fuk, head dim sum chef at another Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong, Ming Court, says: “The origin of turnip cake is divergent. Some say that many Cantonese in the Guangdong region were poor, and Chinese white radishes are cheap and grow best in cold weather. So it started to be commonly used to make Chinese cakes during Lunar New Year.” View this post on Instagram It's beautiful, isn't it? Reposted from @phung.kay (@get_regrann) - Crispy, fluffy pan fried turnip cake with Phung Kay XO sauce. XO sauce is a luxurious condiment developed in Hong Kong in the 80s and named after XO cognac. In those days it was a sign of wealth when you could afford to swig the fine brandy! You can purchase our Phung Kay XO sauce at our next supper club. #veganasianfood #turnipcake #lobakgo A post shared by The Vegan Chinee (@theveganchinee) on Nov 22, 2019 at 6:57pm PST Duddell’s makes its own turnip cake every year. “It is made with Chinese radish, Chinese cured pork sausage and pork belly, mushrooms, dried shrimp and conpoy. This is a classic recipe loved by many.” Ming Court also makes its own, and in addition to radish, it contains Chinese sausage, cured meat, conpoy and abalone. Dim sum swap series: which dumplings are healthier and better? The cake is first steamed and then typically cut into pieces and fried, creating a crusty exterior and soft interior. While a Lunar New Year tradition, turnip cake is eaten all year round. “It is a common dim sum item in Cantonese restaurants,” adds Lau. View this post on Instagram mama lin makes AMAZING turnip cake! best when pan fried. help me, i'm in a food coma now. . #dimsum #turnipcake #definitelynotvegetarian #f52grams #kitchn #glutenfree A post shared by lisa lin (@hellolisalin) on Mar 27, 2018 at 4:32pm PDT Nian gao The portion of luck served with this cake, made from sticky rice, is an example of a homonym, which is common in the Chinese language. Here the words nian gao (sticky cake) sound similar to “year high” and this has come to symbolise a higher income, position and children (in terms of growth), with the overall promise of a great year ahead. The Cantonese version of the cake is also often a golden red, which also represents good luck. Eating the cake, typically on the first day of the Lunar New Year, has a history dating back more than 1,000 years, although Lau notes it can be eaten any day during the celebrations. Why non-vegans will love these plant-based places in Hong Kong too Lau also prefers a classic recipe for those sold at Duddell’s. “It is made with rice flour, glutinous rice flour, cornflour, coconut juice and coconut sugar, topped with red date and olive kernel. The quality of coconut juice is the key to a delicious cake.” Tse’s exact ingredients are a secret, but says the two key ones are coconut milk and glutinous rice powder. Some home-made versions can be adapted to include surprising twists with ingredients, such as chopped nuts and black or white sesame seeds to add an exciting flavour to the modern diner’s taste. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HANNAH CHE · vegan recipes (@hannah__chia) on Feb 4, 2019 at 11:45am PST Nian gao is associated with numerous legends It is said to have played a role in a battle in Ancient China which took place around 482BC. The story tells of the Wu Kingdom, located in Suzhou. The leader, Wu Yun (known as Zixu), secretly made sure that part of the barrier wall protecting against attack had been made from glutinous rice bricks. He hinted that in times of trouble citizens should dig under the wall. During one vicious attack after Zixu’s death, a soldier remembered the tale and sure enough, upon digging discovered the rice bricks, which saved the citizens from starvation. Alternatively, the saved-from-starvation tale comes after the Wu Kingdom fell to the Yue Kingdom years later, which cut off the food supply. Wu’s words were remembered and the rice bricks discovered. The making and eating of the cakes is said to have become an annual New Year activity to honour Wu. View this post on Instagram happy new year!! 恭喜發財, 身體健康! watch my stories right now to see how i made the new year's cake (年糕)! @hellomamalin mama lin has put the pressure on me to post the video, so be sure to check ot out! #cny #chinesenewyear #niangao #vegan A post shared by lisa lin (@hellolisalin) on Feb 5, 2019 at 6:22pm PST Nian gao is also believed to help keep the Kitchen God’s lips sealed from turning in a negative report on the family to the Jade Emperor just before the new year. “This sticky sweet snack was believed to be an offering to the Kitchen God, with the aim that his mouth will be stuck together with the sticky cake, so that he can't badmouth the human family in front of the Jade Emperor,” explains Lau. Tse is also familiar with the Kitchen God tale: “People offer nian gao to the Kitchen God to pray for good fortune for the coming year.” Is fine dining dead? China’s Gen Z eaters think so Another origin tale that Lau is familiar with involves a people-eating monster. “Once upon a time there was a monster named Nian. It hunted animals normally, except in winter when they were mostly sheltering in caves. At this time it would turn to hunting people. A tribe named Gao would therefore prepare a lot of rice cake and put them out for the monster, which saved the people. The practice of making rice cakes stayed, and became a new year tradition.” There are also variations on this tale, but all share the same ending – the rice cakes saved the people from being eaten by the monster Nian, and as a result, were made every year. Tse adds another take: “It is considered good luck to eat it during the Lunar New Year period. Told by an old master, the myth of nian gao is that many years ago, a chef specially made it for his child to bless him to grow taller in the new year.” No doubt, these and other legends helped secure the cake’s important role in Chinese culinary culture and, especially, Lunar New Year. Because of all the luck and the festive good vibes, nian gao is also a popular gift – so why not share the good fortune with friends and family this year? Where are Singapore noodles from? How are century eggs made? Are French fries improperly named? And what’s the final verdict on where tikka masala was created? With the Origins series , STYLE delves into the often surprising beginnings of iconic dishes or foods, how they’ve evolved over time and the many ways they’re enjoyed today. Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .


A patent-pending wet-mixing method developed by Purdue University researchers allows the even dispersal of electrically conductive particles within filament polymers for fused deposition modeling–based 3D printing. The breakthrough embeds sensing capabilities inside the 3D-printed part, making it possible to rapidly convert prototypes into fully functional components.
Traditional 3D printing makes prototypes with no sensing capabilities, explained a press release from Purdue, adding that sensors must be added to the part after the fact if assessments are to be made. The process is analogous to adding sprinkles to cookies after they are baked. “The sprinkles exist only on the outside of the cookie. Traditional foil-type strain gauges, which are the most common strain sensors, are adhered to the surface of a printed part by an epoxy resin," explained Brittany Newell, associate professor in the School of Engineering Technology in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. “However, in this work the sprinkles are added throughout the cookie dough before baking. This means that sensing capabilities are an inherent part of the printed component and allow for sensing inside of the component. Unlike sprinkles, these sensors are too small to be seen without a microscope. Their tiny scale allows the printed part to maintain strength it would have otherwise sacrificed due to large sensors built in, while still achieving fully integrated sensing capabilities,” said Newell.
Newell, fellow associate professor Jose M. Garcia-Bravo, and Tyler Tallman, assistant professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the College of Engineering, created the wet-mixing method with crucial contributions from Cole Maynard, who earned his PhD in August, and doctoral candidate Julio Hernandez.
The Purdue wet-mixing method ensures an even distribution of particles throughout the filament. With the sensors dispersed evenly in the filament, manufacturers and researchers can design parts with a wider variety of shapes, said the press release.
“The results from this work enable users to create complex 3D structures with embedded strain gauges, rapidly moving traditional prototype pieces into fully functional and structurally assessable parts,” Newell said. “A limitation of application of 3D printed parts has been in their durability. With this development, we can continually monitor the structural health of the part with the sensor embedded in the print.”
The technique greatly expands the electrical applications of 3D-printed parts and sensor designs, according to the researchers, and the electrical and mechanical properties can be “tuned” to optimize the sensor or part for a desired application.
The novel wet-mixing process is not limited to sensor conductivity, added Newell. “This work can be further expanded to add other particle types using the same wet-mixing method. This could include the addition of magnetic particles for electromagnetic fields, fluorescent particles, and other functionalities,” said Newell.
The research was published in the July 2022 edition of the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Engineering Materials and in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 editions of the journal American Society of Mechanical Engineers Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems. The researchers have received funding from the Naval Engineering Education Consortium, a program from the NAVSEA warfare centers aiming to cultivate partnerships between the Navy and higher education institutions.
The researchers disclosed the innovation to the Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization, which has applied for a patent on the intellectual property. Industry partners seeking to further develop this innovation should contact Dhananjay Sewak, [email protected], citing reference number 69740.


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Watch Idle Hands
- 1 hr 32 min
Idle Hands is a horror-comedy film that was released in 1999. The movie tells the story of a slacker named Anton Tobias, played by Devon Sawa, who is going through a rough patch in life. His parents are constantly nagging him to get a job, his girlfriend Molly, played by Jessica Alba, is starting to get fed up with him, and all he wants to do is smoke weed and watch TV. However, things take a dark turn when Anton's right hand becomes possessed by a demonic force, and starts killing off people in his town.
The movie begins with Anton waking up to find that his parents have gone on a cruise, leaving him alone in the house. He promptly begins smoking weed and watching TV, but soon realizes that his hand is acting strangely. It starts to move on its own, and Anton is unable to control it. Things only get weirder when his two best friends, Mick and Pnub, played by Seth Green and Elden Henson, come over to hang out. They too notice Anton's strange behavior, and try to help him figure out what's going on. However, it soon becomes clear that Anton's hand is possessed by a demon, and it's up to him and his friends to stop it before it kills again.
The film is directed by Rodman Flender and written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer. It was released in April 1999, and received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's humor and campy vibe, while others criticized it for its violence and lack of substance.
One of the main themes of the movie is the struggle between good and evil. Anton's hand represents the evil side, while his friends represent the good. There is a constant battle between the two forces throughout the film, as Anton tries to regain control of his hand and stop it from killing. Additionally, Anton's relationship with his girlfriend Molly is also a major theme. He realizes that he needs to step up and be a better boyfriend if he wants to keep her in his life. Their relationship is often strained by Anton's laziness and lack of ambition, but in the end, he realizes how much she means to him.
Another interesting aspect of the movie is its use of music. The soundtrack is full of 90s alternative rock and punk, which helps to give the film its edgy, rebellious feel. The film also features brief appearances by popular bands such as The Offspring and Limp Bizkit.
Overall, Idle Hands is a fun, entertaining horror-comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's filled with gore, slapstick humor, and witty one-liners, making it a great choice for a late-night viewing with friends. While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, it's definitely worth checking out for fans of the genre.
Idle Hands is a 1999 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2 and a MetaScore of 31.


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The Treasury insists the transfer of Royal Mail’s pension assets to the Government balance will not be viewed as a windfall by policymakers.
The Government agreed to take on the £28bn assets and £37.5bn liabilities of the pension fund as part of plans to encourage private sector investment in the Royal Mail in June last year.
It followed an independent review of the Royal Mail by Richard Hooper in December 2008 which suggested the historic liabilities of the scheme should be transferred to the state.
If state aid approval is granted by the European Commission the assets and liabilities of the scheme will be transferred to the Government in April this year.
A Treasury spokeswoman says: “This is all about facilitating private sector investment in the Royal Mail. In terms of the public finances, the assets will score to public sector net borrowing so it will appear to be very beneficial to the public finances.
“But we are clear that this is not seen as a windfall for Government. The liabilities are contingent liabilities, so they will not score in our accounts immediately. But we know we are going to have to pay out around £1bn a year.
“In the interests of transparency we will be putting these liabilities into the whole of Government accounts, so they will be visible.”


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Helicopter Tibet Tours
It is a dream of Luxury Travelers to take a helicopter tour in Tibet. Now in 2018, the helicopter tour is available for all Travelers.
Traveling in Tibet via overland vehicle tour takes many days of sitting in the vehicles. Traveling from Lhasa to Mount Everest North face base camp takes around 5 days in total with a duration of 1300kilometers of a round trip.
Traveling from Lhasa to Shigatse in 280km will take around 5-6 hours of driving because of the speed limits.
From Shigatse again, there is around 430km to Mount Everest North face base camp for a duration of 1-2 days via driving through 3 high passes around 5000 meters so now we have good news for Luxury Travelers that Tibet Travelers arranges helicopter tours in Tibet to much important sightseeing including the Lhasa city tour, Namtso Lake tour, Yamdrok Lake tour, Lhasa to Shigatse tour, Shigatse to Old Tingri tour, Old Tingri to Mount Everest North face base camp tour with different duration and different price ranges.
Photo: Mount Everest North face the sunset
The duration range of helicopter tours
- Lhasa city tour: 10-12 min
- Namtso Lake tour: 1 hour 10 min
- Namtso Lake sightseeing spot tour: 12-15 min
- Lhasa-Shigatse: 1 hour 13 min
- Shigatse-Tingri: 1 hour 10 min
- Tingri-Mount Everest North face base camp:25 min
- Everest base camp sightseeing spot tour: 12- 15 min
- Yamdrok Lake tour: 1 hour 20 min
- Wedding photos tour: 1 hour
The price range of helicopter tours
The price is around 200 US dollars to 4600 US dollars depending on the destination of the helicopter tour.
For more detail on the price of each sightseeing helicopter tour, Travelers can send us an Email at email@example.com
Tibet Tourism situation is getting better every day. Now we have the helicopter tours in Tibet.
Tibet Travelers hope more Travelers visit Tibet to witness the beauties of Tibet, which is also the beauties of our world.
Tibet Travelers is one of the hardest working local Tibetan travel agencies based in Lhasa. We do our best to share the latest Tibet travel and tour news to all the Travelers to make it convenient for Travelers.
We highly welcome Traveler's feedback and suggestions on our website and articles on Tibet via Email.
Thank you for reading our article on Tibet Tour. for more information regarding traveling to Tibet, Email us at firstname.lastname@example.org
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Hi There! Thanks for coming to see us here on the Visible Image stamps blog 🙂
Over to Amber for today’s awesome inspiration…
Hey there! Popping in to share my latest Visible Image card. With Valentines Day around the corner, I seem to be making a lot of “heart”cards lately. I started this card by painting a watercolor heart. I then masked it off and stamped over it using the Plaid Background
stamp. Next I stamped the sentiment
, and then embossed the bottom half with a chevron embossing folder. I tied on a twine bow, matted the white layer in black and adhered it to a pink card base.
That’s all for today, thank you for stopping by!
Love it Amber, such a cool card! You will find more inspiration from Amber over on her blog
We’ll be back shortly with more NEW stamps previews!!!
Mark & Helen xx


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No matter what kind of upbringing you hand, or which stellar genetics your mothers and fathers have been able to move down. From time to time, as we age, almost everybody will experience some kind of ache or discomfort that can limit task prospects, social interactions, and physical exercise. All of which are crucial to our psychological overall health and physical well-being. Below you will understand about the essentials of the cannabinoid cannabidiol, how it is often utilized, what varieties of CBD products are out there, the conditions that CBD oil rewards can assist to reduce, and how all of this together can aid you to expand as an specific.
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of properly more than 100 different in a natural way made cannabinoids that are identified in hashish vegetation and makes up to forty% of the plant resources overall extract.
What are cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are located throughout numerous species of cannabis vegetation, in the kind of normally developed compounds that consist of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, cannabidiol (CBD), and terpenes.
What is CBD oil?
CBD oil is CBD in a concentrated form that has been derived from a single of two plant species including hashish Sativa and hemp vegetation. CBD oil that has been extracted from hemp is usually labeled as pure CBD oil and must by no means exceed .03% CBD, which benefits in a merchandise that is not psychoactive. Hashish oil that has been taken from cannabis plants will normally include a lot greater ranges of THC than CBD, which is the euphoric elements that are typically related with leisure use.
How is CBD Used?
CBD oil rewards are wide, which requires a range of use techniques to suit nearly any kind of require. CBD can be taken orally, vaped, smoked, used topically, or eaten.
Typical troubles that CBD can help to get rid of
CBD oil rewards can vary from a single person to the following, but will usually incorporate a lessening of widespread signs and problems such as:
According to the World Overall health Firm CBD does not generate in an intensive large and results in much less disruptions to REM snooze, which is needed to heal and restore yourself.
Making use of CBD items can aid to serene inflammation, which takes down swelling and aids to minimize the indicators of arthritis and many other persistent soreness-inducing circumstances.
A CBD topical or orally ingested product can assist to treat ache that is location-certain which is usually induced by harm, arthritis, most cancers, and many other situations that remain in one area of the physique.
CBD can assist to decrease irritation and inflammation close to an hurt area in the physique the CBD oil rewards go even a lot more profound when there are lengthy term problems like nerve injury. CBD can support to mend people severed nerve connections and restore the url for your body’s conversation to the mind. This can assist to alleviate seizures, spasms, nerve soreness, and in numerous situations, even get rid of these not comfortable signs and symptoms fully.
Melancholy & Anxiousness
Many scientific trials have shown that CBD can be therapeutic for patients with psychosis, anxiousness, or melancholy.
Whether you are eating way as well a lot or having difficulties to get enough into your technique, CBD can aid to regulate your body’s launch of chemical compounds that set off sensations like starvation or sleepiness.
Even though this is also regarded to be a achievable facet influence from getting CBD, most patients report feeling much less nausea following having CBD. This is particularly helpful for these who are going through harsh treatment options like chemotherapy that arrive saddled with this unpleasant symptom.
Harmful elements that are ingested or produced by the body have a tendency to hand around for really some time. These identical substances are typically the culprits of many illnesses, such as stroke, bowel ailment, and other inflammatory circumstances. CBD can support to rid the entire body of these hazardous factors, which can assist to prevent these diseases and their symptoms.
Those exact same poisonous substances that can trigger inflammatory conditions and their symptoms can also lead to harm that sales opportunities to numerous age-connected conditions such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.
Facet results of CBD
However there are extremely couple of likely aspect consequences from getting CBD products, and quite couple of men and women who at any time encounter these adverse sensations there are a pair of prospects that are really worth mentioning which includes diarrhea, nausea, and irritability.
Sorts of CBD products
There has been a lot of media coverage for CBD oils, but very minor for the rest of the comprehensive list of options that you could select from. Right here are the most common CBD items that are accessible right now.
1. CBD cannabis
Although it is accurate that most CBD pure oil is derived from hemp plants, there are now numerous CBD pure marijuana strains to choose from.
How is CBD bud flower utilized?
CBD pure cannabis buds can be smoked, vaped, or turned into any other kind of CBD concentrate including edibles, oils, tinctures, capsules, and CBD topicals.
two. CBD oil
CBD oil is a broad phrase that is used in reference to all CBD infused oils, but there is much more than 1 type out there and knowing the distinction is vital. All CBD oils are derived from hashish crops, but not all of them are ingested in the identical way.
How is CBD oil utilised?
Some CBD oil is created with cooking oils that are protected to just take orally by means of a dropper or utilized for baking to create CBD infused edibles. These oils are generally very clear and watery. Other individuals are, considerably darker and thicker, and those are usually meant for oral usage. A grain-sized piece of CBD oil can be positioned underneath the tongue or rubbed alongside the lower gum line for immediate get in touch with with the bloodstream.
3. CBD topicals
CBD topical is a expression utilized about any CBD infused merchandise that are meant for external application like ointments, muscle creams, salves, balms, and far more. These products will frequently occur infused with considerable quantities of cannabidiol, and this is for a great purpose. When CBD topical goods are utilized, quite little of the cannabinoid tends to make it into the bloodstream, so more powerful mixtures are necessary and just as successful as other low dosed alternatives.
How are CBD topicals used?
CBD topical merchandise are utilized to the outer elements of the physique, and not intended for interior ingestion. They are typically utilised in the same manner as muscle lotions, by spreading a small portion on a single influenced spot. This tends to make these CBD goods best for location therapies.
four. CBD tinctures
Tinctures that are CBD infused are a mixture of alcoholic beverages and cannabidiol. The alcoholic beverages is used to extract the compound from plant supplies, and in no way completely evaporates.
How are CBD tinctures employed?
These CBD products are usually not advised for edibles given that they do have a sturdy flavor. However, they are frequently included to alcoholic beverages, juice, or taken orally pure to garner the advantages.
5. CBD capsules
CBD pills are typically filled with a CBD oil that is secure for ingestion. The oil is encapsulated for easy dosing and administration.
How are CBD capsules employed?
CBD capsules are taken just like another other oral treatment and swallowed total possibly alone or with a liquid up to a few occasions per working day.
6. CBD edibles
CBD edibles can get numerous kinds. Every little thing from spaghetti sauce and meatballs, to simple homemade cookies, can be effortlessly infused with CBD oil.
How are CBD edibles utilized?
CBD infused edibles are eaten, occur with nearly no odor or style, and are 1 of the most advised approaches of employing CBD oil.
seven. Hemp bouquets
Industrial hemp strains do not generate the exact same kind of bud bouquets as hashish crops, but some do offer a produce of a lot more scraggly buds that are normally total of CBD.
How are hemp flowers utilised?
Hemp bouquets are typically smoked, vaped, turned into CBD concentrates or eaten to obtain the benefits.
How taking CBD can support you to develop
If you are a single of the lucky number of, then this might not pertain to you, but numerous of us could tremendously advantage from the advantages that CBD oil can supply. What do CBD Gummies do? ’s rest and much less pains or discomforts can help you to remain inspired, a lot more productive, and sensation energetic and refreshed, which is incredibly helpful in this tempo paced age for each our actual physical and psychological properly-getting. Picture no for a longer time sensation restricted to your residence and not being restricted in your daily pursuits and development toward ambitions. These are just a number of of the positive aspects that CBD oil can assist to supply, without having the adverse aspect effects that arrive with most pharmaceutical medicines we are so usually presented right now.


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One thing that I like about living in Germany is that during the Christmas time, locals cook and bake many delicious local dishes — one of them is Vanille-Kipferl, also known in other countries as Italian cornetti, French crossaints, or Polish rogaliki. But however you call them, they are basically very crispy cookies covered with vanilla sugar. And for this simplicity I absolutely love them :-)
This recipe is not for the faint-hearted — it requires some frying skills, but makes a really tasty, delicious meal with a massive wow-factor without any extra hassle :-) I actually got the idea for this, when my local grocery store offered special 1kg packages of Vitelotte, a.k.a. purple potatoes. I wanted to make something tasty, but also colourful and festive, thus this crazy, colourful and festive meal was born! ---|
On good thing about these potatoes is, they seem to lower blood pressure and have inflammatory components, which might be a good thing for a winter meal :-)
Bento is not only rice, but also other ingredients, like... pasta. This recipe came to life when I had some uncooked beef left-overs and just wondered what to do with them. Cooking them as a part of bento was a great idea!


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More German Wirehaired Pointer Puppies and Dogs for sale.
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We share modern designs that caught our eye at Westedge Design Fair 2017, including the ones from our Milk Stand popup shop!
Superellips has designed a new office interior for peer-to-peer money transfer service TransferWise in Tallinn, Estonia. TransferWise is one of the fastest-growing financial technology companies in Europe. TransferWise is the clever new way…
This beautiful loft apartment designed by quattro studio, might be on the smaller side but its layout is super smart! The design makes the most of the compact layout by.
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I like iconic logo designs. The Batman pillow is cool! Maybe I can make my son his own pillows.


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Sketchbook Round Up. It’s been a big week for creating art, selling prints in my new shop and enjoying the process. I also got a little obsessed with this color palette.
This week, I played a little more with a mix master mash-up of my watercolor floral pattern and iPad Pro Art using the ProCreate App and my Apple Pencil. Truly. Madly. Deeply. LOVE. It’s steadfast becoming the place where I practice my wonkytype styling.
Follow me on Instagram for daily artspiration!
Interested in bringing more positivity into your life? Visit my art prints shop.
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◆ About walking in Katakuri community town (opening hours 9:00 to 16:00)
Admission fee 300 yen (used to fund the maintenance of the Katakuri community)
We do not sell food and drink in the Katakuri building, but we plan to sell products at the eaves.
You can use the Katakuri-kan toilet.
The roads in the Katakuri community are one-way streets.
◆ Please check the Katakuri-kan website for details.
[About Yatsu Kamashiki no Katakuri Community Town]
The erythronium of Nishiki-cho that blooms pretty flowers over the years.
A beautiful view as if a lilac carpet was laid on about 20 hectares in the garden of Saimei-ji chestnut, which is a special product, spreads out. The pure white erythronium also appears quietly in it.
Feel the refreshing spring sunshine and spend the relaxing time of Satoyama with the lovely erythronium.
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・Tazawako/ Kakunodate Tourist Association Nishiki Tourist Information Center Phone: 0187-42-8480
・ Katakurikan Phone: 0187-47-3535
[Please cooperate with measures against new coronavirus infections]
◆ Please take general infectious disease prevention measures ◆ Wearing a mask, washing hands, disinfecting hands, social distance, avoiding three cs, etc. ◆ Utilization of COCOA (contact confirmation app) ◆ If you have symptoms such as fever
・ If you have a family doctor → Telephone consultation with your family doctor before consultation ・ If you do not have a family doctor → Akita New Corona Consultation Center (24-hour support: Telephone: Semboku City) Consultation is also available at hospital institutions.
However, please do not visit the hospital directly and be sure to make a telephone consultation before visiting the clinic.
Municipal Kakunodate General Hospital Phone: 0187-54-2111 24-hour response Municipal Tazawako Hospital Phone: 0187-43-1131 Mon-Fri 14: 00-16: 00
* Please note that this content is subject to change due to changes in circumstances such as the spread of new coronavirus infections in the future.
For other information on flowers in Semboku City, please see "Akita Flower Travelogue" ⇊
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BRASILIA, Brazil - BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Authorities say a consortium of nine companies has won the rights for one of the world's largest hydroelectric dam projects.
Brazil's electricity regulator Aneel says the Norte Energia consortium won the bidding process for the huge Amazon dam which is heavily opposed by environmentalists, Indians and the director of "Avatar."
The consortium is led by state-controlled Companhia Hidro Eletrica do Sao Francisco.
The bidding for the Belo Monte dam was halted three times before a final appeal by the government allowed the auction's winner to be announced on Tuesday.
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Dislike cooking (can that possibly be!?).
Stuck, blocked, bored, and seriously challenged by my iMac.
I miss my PC.
Once you get out of the habit of sitting down and writing, it is SOOOOooooOOOOO hard to sit back down again and write.
The drill for resizing and reformatting my photos is becoming a nightmare.
And now that I haven’t posted in a month (GASP!), will anyone out there still read? Has anyone noticed my being MIK (Missing in Kitchen)? This is the chance I must take, so here we go!
Every year, usually the weekend before Thanksgiving, my foodie friends and I gather at my house for Friends’ Thanksgiving. Friends’ Thanksgiving is a time honored tradition in my family and always a lot of fun (you get to spend Thanksgiving with the family you have chosen, and not necessarily the ones you are stuck with – and no Mom I am not talking about you!).
As we’ve branched out on our own, we each do our Friend’s Thanksgiving a little differently. In my house, because my friends all love to cook, the turkey, stuffing and gravy are on me, and the friends bring everything else.
This year I also made cranberry sauce and 2 pies that everyone always asks for – one of which is this pecan pie.
If I do say so myself, this is the BEST pecan pie ever!
Although I always make this in a 9″ deep dish pie shell, and did just that for Friends’ Thanksgiving, I became a little adventurous for ‘real’ Thanksgiving and made them in mini – at the end of this I will explain the mini debacle.
This recipe is very simple and has a really delicious result! I know my Mom gave me this recipe, where she came across it is one of those things that is lost in the recesses of my aging brain.
Preheat oven to 350.
- 4 eggs
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C light corn syrup
- 1/2 T flour
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 t vanilla
- 1/2 C butter (melted)
- 2 C pecans
NOTE:Being part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program has its perks. I was asked to try Land O’ Lakes eggs in a recipe and used them in this recipe!
Add next 5 ingredients, mix well.
Stir in melted butter and pecans.
Pour into pie shell.
NOTE: Those of you who USED to read my blog know that I am totally pie crust phobic. I used Pillsbury Pie Crust. PERFECT and less work.
Bake for 60 minutes.
NOTE: I add a pie shield or aluminum foil on the crust about halfway through so the crust doesn’t incinerate.
NOTE: So making minis … I know I had mini pie tins. I KNOW I DID. They chose to hide when I needed them. Probably sitting in the back of a cabinet LAUGHING at me searching for them. What is a girl to do? I searched the supermarket for a solution – and there it was, mini graham cracker crust shells. I scraped out the graham cracker and cut the pie dough a little larger than the tin. I made a HALF batch of the filling and poured it into the little tins. They baked in about 30 minutes. I was worried about there not being enough ‘goo’ and too many pecans, but I was told they were really yummy!
For those of you still out there, thank you for being patient! It’s nice to be back!


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A harp seal's niche is in the icy waters of the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans. Harp seals breed in Newfoundland and in the Greenland and White Seas, according to National Geographic. Man is a harp seal's most dangerous predator.
Harp seals are born with no protective blubber, but their thick, wooly and brilliant white coat absorbs sunlight, which heats the pup's body. Harp seals are sleek swimmers and prefer the water, but when on land they propel themselves by pulling with their front flippers. They can dive up to 1,200 feet and stay under water for approximately 16 minutes. When grown, harp seals often reach 6 feet and weigh 300 pounds.

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Believe it or not, Hartmann isn't all about high-performance vehicles. The company just showed off its latest take on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The SP5 Conference boasts an interior inspired by the trappings of Air Force One and features front seats that can swivel 180 degrees to face rear passengers. You know, for conferencing and the like.
A small table can be folded into place and boasts swivel function of its own.
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