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Giant wind turbine, designed by US scientists, promises up to 50 times higher capacity that its conventional ancestors.
Offshore wind power generation has grown immensely over the last couple of years, with numerous countries competing to capture more of the strong sea winds’ power. However, regardless of how massive these off-shore wind farms are, individual turbines within them have the capacity of 1-2 MW, or at top best, 6MW.
A team of US scientists from some of the most prestigious institutes, joined forces to develop a new-generation offshore wind turbine, which could generate up to 50 times more electricity than conventional turbines. Their aim was also to do this cheaply.
So, a new invention was created. A giant wind turbine, called Segmented Ultralight Morphing Rotor (SUMR) turbine, which has an energy capacity of 50 MW and super light-weight blades that are about 650 feet long. This is more than two times longer than existing turbines, or better, it is the length of two football fields.
These blades have a unique design, which makes them act in the same way as leaves of palm trees. Depending on the strength of the winds, the bendable blades can change direction. Thanks to a special hinge at the turbine hub, the blades can align with the direction if the wind. This mimics the way palm tree leaves act during strong winds. At non-emergency wind speeds, the blades take the optimal position to generate maximum electricity.
The blades are very sturdy, and can resist to hurricanes and super-storms. This makes the turbine highly resistant to damage, and therefore reduces the costs related to maintenance, repairs and replacement.
The team also took into account transportation costs. They estimated that if the separate segments of the blades are manufactured and shipped individually, that would make it much more economical.
The Department of Energy has set quite an ambitious goal for the coming 15 years. They aim to reach 20% of the energy to be produced from wind power. There is no doubt that if SUMR wind turbines hit the market, the goal will be easily reached, and why not even bypassed.
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text: The Self Government of Canada Without Borders Garden Party Minister of Finance calls Money the biggest cause for Unemployment. Every small farmer, (5 to 150 acres) knows that help often costs more than the profits made from the extra products produced and sold. The Quantity and Quality increases, but with food prices and food distribution controlled by a few giants of the corporate food industry, the small farmer, the sustainable grower, is always in a struggle to continue farming. The Money Game of Monopoly, to get bigger and bankrupt the smaller. Family farms have almost disappeared in Canada. There are 6,000 acre farms still operated by families of two or three generations, but even they and their farms are under the thumbs of corporate seed and fertilizer giants, and of course bankers who will bring you coffee and donuts on regular spring visits, in the money game, the farmer will get the holes of the donuts, and the banker will get the farm. That is the way it is, and that is the way it is not going to be any longer, the Real Minister of Agriculture is on the job, help is welcome, Money does not prevent work here, and there is a lot that could be processed right now. Apples, tomatoes, peaches the list goes on, family farms produce tons and tons of food, family farms are sustainable, and can be environmentally friendly, large monoculture corporate controlled farms are not sustainable, and are very environmentally unfriendly. We are here. to change Agriculture across Canada, more farmers, less CEOs and Bankers. The Garden Party. Stick your finger in the ground and get connected.

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Mr. and Mrs. Nomad Numbers
- Website: Nomadnumbers.com
What You’ll Get Out Of Today’s Show
- As thirty-somethings, Mr. and Mrs. Nomad walked away from lucrative jobs and are living a financially independent lifestyle traveling the world.
- While researching ways to travel long-term, they stumbled upon the concept of FI and discovered that despite being naturally frugal, their investments were suboptimal.
- With substantial investments in single-stock tech companies, they opted to sell the stocks and diversify into low-cost index funds, paying the capital gains tax rather than risk another huge swing in stock valuation.
- They projected $40,000 per year would be required to travel full-time and planned to have two years’ worth of expenses available in case of a down market year.
- Travel accommodations account for approximately 30% of their expenses, which they keep low by staying in locations for 4-6 weeks using Airbnb discounts and negotiating the price.
- For traveling between countries, they save money using travel rewards and have kept transportation to 6% of their budget.
- They travel with only carry-on baggage, so Mrs. Nomad adopted the concept of capsule wardrobing, where 10 different articles of clothing can create 40 different outfits.
- Between groceries and dining out, food accounts for 41% of the budget.
- For health insurance, global expat insurance costs them $3000/year for catastrophic coverage.
- Having a community is the biggest challenge of the expat lifestyle, so they make an effort to reach out to expat groups online. In addition, their blog helps them to connect with like-minded people.
- Their five-year plan includes creating a home base to spend 6 months a year living in while focusing on a passion project.
- Mr. Nomad is building an app for tracking expenses in different currencies, which long-term will also help determine the true cost of living in countries all over the world.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation
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- Retire Early Lifestyle
- ChooseFI’s 3 Credit Card Strategy
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- ChooseFI Travel Rewards | Ep 009
- Ultimate Guide to Credit Card Travel Rewards series
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
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- Nomad Numbers Travel Tool App
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- The Peter Attia Drive Podcast
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Nayanthara’s latest release, DORA hasn’t had a great run at the box office. The film did not fare as the makers would have expected it to. It’s been less than a week that the film and Nayanthara already has another film lined up for release, ARAMM. The trailer of the film was released online by maestro A R Rahman and fans of the lady have gone berserk since. The story seems to be revolving around farmers in the state and difficulties that they face while cultivating. With only one glimpse of the actor shown in the trailer, Nayanthara looks dashing in her latest look. The bold actress is known for choosing women-centric roles and portrays those roles with utmost ease.
Farmers in the Southern part of the nation, particularly those belonging to Tamil Nadu have been facing extreme difficulties in the last few years. Many farmers have committed suicides because of not being able to take the pressure. Lack of sufficient rains, inadequate supply of water and financial challenges top the list of reasons for the suicides. The Tamil film industry has always stood in support of farmers and has produced many films based on farmers’ lives. Many have contributed in the way they could.
The makers of ARAMM have used a tagline for the film – For the farmers. Hope this film brings all the support the farmers need and brings success to the producers as well.

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9/15/2012 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis, MO. – Leaving the ‘stage theater’ behind, which from previous tours, seemed to me to always over shadow the music, ZZ Top (Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard), took to the stage as Tres Hombres and their instruments, and proceeded to present their 40 year catelog (along with selections from their latest release ‘La Futura‘). So much sound, and so many hits from Texas’s Favorite Sons. Photos below.
ZZ Top is touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Visit ZZ Top’s official website HERE.

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The 1964 Chevrolet Impala was part of the third generation, and it was manufactured for just four years for MY 1961 to 1964.
The last-year third-generation Impala came with a series of styling refinements, all of which were supposed to make the car look a little bit less boxy. Some changes happened in the engine lineup too, but the 409ci (6.7-liter) V8 was the star of the show, despite most choices from the previous years still remaining available in 1964.
A living example of how great the ’64 Impala really was is the model that we have right here, and which is said to be one of the few units that came with the 409 engine for MY 1964. MS Classic Cars, which purchased the car from the second owner – who himself kept it for no less than 55 years – reveals that the restoration process was started in 1992 and completed three years later.
Bringing the car to mind condition was the job of Show Car Automotive, who turned this Impala into a showstopper that has already won plenty of awards in the United States. A full list of awards, as well as the complete story of the car since it left the factory, is published on the online listing of the car right here.
Needless to say, everything about this Impala is in absolute mint condition, so there’s not a single spot that must be fixed. The paint job, despite being some 25 years old, still looks impressive, while the interior is a mix of restored parts and original pieces, all in tip-top shape.
The photos included in the gallery pretty much speak for themselves, confirming that this Impala is indeed one of the best we’ve seen lately.
The V8 engine obviously works just like new, and it’s paired to the manual transmission that was fitted on the car when Chevrolet built it some 56 years ago.
Since the restoration, the Impala has been driven for just 23 miles (37 km), so it attended most shows on a trailer.
And now, the price. As we said, this isn’t necessarily the kind of car that anyone can afford, which to be completely honest, isn’t at all a surprise given the high-quality restoration process that we detailed above. The Impala can be yours today for $175,000 if you receive your wife’s blessing.

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Artists are the new gladiators.
In a wealthy world, they are paraded around the internet “stadium” to get thumbs up on Facebook and YouTube if they are worthy, pinned to Pinterest if they make you look smart, or retweeted so you have something beautiful on your timeline.
But only the few. The loudest. The most fierce.
Only the ones who learn to be marketing agencies and artists at the same time. Only the artists who are willing to spend every waking minute fighting for your attention.
In the end, most die poor and forgotten in a world that likes to focus on no more than 5 people at a time. Just like gladiators.
— John Rivett (@johnrivett) November 18, 2014
Artists fighting to the death, are you not entertained?
I am not.
I am sad.
As a manager of musicians, husband to an artist, and filmmaker, I watch with horror as so much talent is wasted and people with gifts are slowly exiting their arena, ending the fight to make the world more beautiful and interesting.
Others strengthen their resolve and give up hopes of having a family, buying a home, or retiring. Instead they live with parents, pack into group apartments and live off Ramen noodles. All so that you can enjoy free music, cheap art, and pretty photos to look at.
This is reality.
We are losing something. We are turning the world into an ignorant land of McDonald’s and Ikea.
“That looks handmade, I’m sure I can do it myself. Will you make a tutorial? Can I get the recipe? Are there free tickets? Do you ever have sales? Will you price match that artist over there? They are cheaper.”
Yes, we have made the world cheaper. Instead of paying our talented neighbors, we mass produce billions of one designer’s product, overseas, as we turn our eyes away from our neighbors and back to our Netflix, top 40 radio, and microwave dinners. The taste makers tell us how things should taste.
This will make us sick. It has made us sick.
Then what shall we do?
Don’t take pride in your cheapness, take pride in what you’re buying. Rediscover craft and the craftsmen. Yes, it costs more, but it is an investment in our culture, a shared sacrifice for a richer world.
Turn off the radio and TV. Listen to something new. Discover an amazing short film on Vimeo. Never buy your jewelry at Target. Stop eating at Subway or Chipotle. Limit the number of times you feed your kids chicken nuggets or Mac n Cheese. Buy something meaningful for Christmas, not just the easy choice from the Top 10 list you saw on the plane.
Know the name of who makes your food, music, art, and photos. Get to know them.
They are dying for your attention. Honor them tonight.
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Alcatel-Lucent and Malta’s GO boost broadband access speeds to households across the country
Date: Thu, 10/20/2011 - 17:26
GO is providing higher bandwidth and capacity to subscribers in Malta by upgrading its broadband network with Alcatel-Lucent’s breakthrough copper and fiber access technologies
Alcatel-Lucent at MWC
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With the help of Alcatel-Lucent, GO, Malta’s leading communications service provider, is delivering superfast broadband services including video, high-speed internet access and voice services to subscribers throughout the country.
Today, new applications such as peer-to-peer social networking, online video sharing and video gaming are dramatically increasing capacity demands on communications networks, and service providers such as GO are looking for ways to accelerate the availability of higher speeds and bandwidth immediately to address this demand. To help meet this need, Alcatel-Lucent is providing GO with a state-of–the-art portfolio of fiber and copper-based access technologies that will help them connect their customers in the fastest and most cost-effective way.
Michael Mertsch, Chief Technical Officer at GO said: “We are committed to address our customers’ needs for higher bandwidth, faster speeds and enhanced reliability while reusing much of our existing infrastructure, helping reduce our investment costs. Alcatel-Lucent’s expertise is helping us to modernize today’s network with tomorrow’s capabilities.”
Gianluca Baini, president Mediterranean Customer Unit at Alcatel-Lucent said:“Because widespread installation of fiber is a lengthy process, service providers need additional technology options for delivering high-performance bandwidth in a shorter time-frame. Our High Leverage Network (HLN) architecture supports a mix of advanced copper and fiber technologies such as VDSL2, which is boosting bit rates on existing infrastructures to help service providers enhance their network today and stay ahead of the broadband curve for many years to come. GO will be able to make its service offerings even more attractive and competitive, very quickly while making the best use of its existing investments.”
For the deployment, Alcatel-Lucent is providing GO with its industry-leading Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) product family, which supports passive optical networking (PON) and digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies on the same platform. GO is already delivering faster broadband services with VDSL2, an advanced copper access technology, and has completed successful lab testing of Gigabit PON (GPON) fiber-based access.
With the ISAM product family, GO can support a mix of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) and fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) deployment models, giving them enormous flexibility to choose the quickest, most cost-effective way to meet subscribers’ broadband needs. The ISAM family is a cornerstone of Alcatel-Lucent’s High Leverage NetworkTM architecture. This new project further strengthens the cooperation between Alcatel-Lucent and GO that has already deployed Alcatel-Lucent’s access, optical, mobile and wireless transport solutions.

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Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in honor of former NC House Representative Edith Marie "Doughtie" Warren who passed away on Saturday. A public service trailblazer, she was the first woman to serve as Pitt County Commissioner in 1996 and the first woman elected to represent District 8 of the NC House in 1998, a position she served until her retirement in 2012.
Services for Edith Warren will be held on Saturday, November 18 in Farmville, North Carolina.
Statement from Governor Cooper
"I am saddened by the passing of Former State House member Edith Warren who represented eastern NC for years with passion, effectiveness and dedication. It was my honor and privilege to work with her, and Kristin and I send her family and friends our prayers and deepest condolences."
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.


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Browsing Botany (Scholarly Publications) by Subject "Atlantic oakwood"
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(Elsevier, 2013)Atlantic oakwoods are of high conservation value in western Europe. Developing effective conservation management policies requires data on the dynamics of woodland over long time scales. Such data are not available through ...

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BVNGS is back with some visuals for her latest joint “$WAG.”
familiar face to the GRUNGECAKE, Rochester, New York rapper-singer and songwriter BVNGS is back with some visuals for her latest joint called, “$WAG.” Gold grill included, BVNGS shows off her swag all throughout the video. This dark and trippy video has her cruising through the Upstate, New York streets; posting up on the corner with her entourage. Without a doubt, the stylish musician has swag and so does her posse. Personally, I think this video does an excellent job of showing her high confidence level. Even at night, the talented one shines.
Another interesting point to this video is that it has nostalgic feels of your classic 90’s New York Hip-Hop video with bodega walkthroughs and shots of the posse posted up on the block.
Editor’s note: During her interview with Taylor Dall over at Emcee Network, she shared what age she began making music. In the interview, she also described her sound. Read more about the inspiration behind “SWAG” and her forthcoming EP titled, “N/A.” December 4 is the tentative release date.


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Have you ever had a show or movie that you loved, but never really caught on with everyone else? I think we all have one or two we could name and for me, one is Joe Versus the Volcano.
Joe Versus the Volcano is a 1990 romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. While it received mixed reviews and was not the blockbuster hit those two were later known for; I loved it.
I have thought of this movie several times during this crazy transition we are making from a solid roof over our heads, plenty of space to live in, ample storage to an RV. Who actually does this?!
In thinking about the movie I see so many parallels in life. Joe worked previously as a firefighter where he experienced a trauma that led to him leaving that career and losing himself. He ends up working in a dreary factory in a job he hates with a horrible boss. He is chronically sick and doctors cannot find anything wrong with him until one finally diagnoses him with a “brain cloud”, that despite no systems will kill him in 5-6 months.
Upon diagnosis, the doctor tells him, “You have some life left, live it well.” Joe returns to his job to quit, telling his boss that he never quit before due to fear. “I’ve been too chicken shit afraid to live my life so I sold it to you for 300 freaking dollars a week.”
The following day a wealthy man shows up at Joe’s door offering him a deal. He will completely fund the time he has left in return for him voluntarily jumping into a volcano on a remote island to appease a fire god.
Joe half heartedly agrees and sets out on quite the adventure.
During a rather difficult time when he becomes delirious he has a revelation and thanks God for his life. Joe ends up living the life he wants in the present for whatever time he has left where old Joe was simply trudging through life. The director Shanley said one of the things he was doing was ‘writing a story about a guy who’d been traumatized, and all the color had drained out of his life”.
The movie portrays a story that is all too familiar. Joe lives life in fear, experiences a dramatic life altering event; believing he was dying, in order to take a risk. This also included allowing himself to fall in love with Patrica (Meg Ryan) and to really start living.
Does this sound familiar?
Sometimes it takes our world crashing down or turning upside down in order to wake up. None of us are going to jump into a volcano but for Carlos and I, selling our beautiful home and moving full time into an RV is close enough.
This experience is stretching us in different ways. There have been a couple times Carlos has said, “Are we really doing this?” My response has been, “It’s too late now. We have jumped into the volcano.”
If you have seen the movie, you know that Joe and Patricia marry and she decides to jump into the volcano with him. She says, “Joe, nobody knows anything. We’ll take this leap and we’ll see. We’ll jump and we’ll see. That’s life.” At that, they clasp hands and jump. We too are making a jump and know that we do not know what is next, but we will certainly find our and look forward to sharing it with you.
In the meantime, go watch Joe Versus the Volcano.


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Simon Harmer claims 14 wickets to guide Essex to victory over Surrey
Simon Harmer claimed 14 wickets in the match as Essex recorded a 169-run victory over Surrey in the Bob Willis Trophy.
The off-spinner had taken six for 67 in the first innings, before exceeding his own feat in the second, taking eight for 64.
Harmer had been on course for a 10-wicket haul, which would have been the first in county cricket since 2007, but Aaron Beard took two late wickets.
Surrey required 310 to win on the final day, but never looked like getting close to that target with Jamie Smith’s 45 the best effort.
In the northern group, Yorkshire made it back-to-back victories when they beat Nottinghamshire by 90 runs at Trent Bridge.
Nottinghamshire were set a target of 188 to win, but were dismissed for just 97 in 29.2 overs, with Ben Duckett’s 19 as the top score of the innings.
Jordan Thompson and Duanne Olivier took three wickets each as the White Rose took victory on the fourth day.
Hampshire’s Joe Weatherley hit an unbeaten half-century to steer his side to a narrow three-wicket victory against Middlesex.
Weatherley had struck 98 in the first innings, and shared an eighth-wicket stand of 53 with Keith Barker, who scored an unbeaten 28 to see his side over the line.
Tim Murtagh and Thilan Walallawita were the pick of the bowlers with three wickets each, but could not guide their side to a positive result.
Glamorgan captain Chris Cooke starred with the gloves and bat as his side hung on for a draw against Worcestershire.
Cooke equalled the county record for the most dismissals in a game, before hitting 74 after Glamorgan had lost three early wickets chasing 358 from 51 overs.
Ryan Higgins took three wickets in an over as Gloucestershire clinched a 78-run victory over Warwickshire at Bristol.
Higgins claimed wickets with the first, third and sixth deliveries of his second over with the new ball to reduce Warwickshire to four for three, chasing 239.
The visitors could not recover and were dismissed for 160. Higgins finished with career-best figures of seven for 72.
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A frequently asked question on my asset allocation whitepaper using the HML factor, is how to calculate HML in real time. This can be accomplished by estimating with ETF returns (for example, Vanguard):
HML = 1/2 (Small Value + Big Value) – 1/2 (Small Growth + Big Growth).
= 1/2 (VBR + VTV – VBK – VUG)
Using Yahoo finance data gives the following results:
The trend line is at 45 degrees but scatter is significant. I still need to recalculate the findings from the paper with estimated HML. Of course, with a full database of stocks, actual HML could be calculated in real time but this is probably outside the resources of an individual investor.
The last 4 years looks like this:
Value outperformance over momentum is accelerating.

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Speaking at an event at Victoria Memorial on birth anniversary of Netaji, PM Modi said the late freedom fighter used to count poverty, illiteracy, disease, among the biggest problems in the country and noted that these problems can be solved if society comes together.
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declined to speak at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary...
Amid tight security, three trucks carrying the very first consignment of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine left for Pune airport to be flown to 13 locations across the country today.
Sources informed that Shah would be visiting West Bengal for a week every month from February. This was communicated by Shah in an internal meeting with the leaders of the state on his recent visit.
Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Sunday paid floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as he visited Rabindra Bhavana in Santiniketan.
Amit Shah was welcomed at Kolkata airport by several BJP leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya and Dilip Ghosh.
BJP President JP Nadda offered prayers at Ramakrishna Mission on Thursday. He is a on a 2-day visit to Bengal as part of 120-day nationwide tour. Nadda seeks to reinvigorate party’s cadre as the state gears up for Assembly elections next year.
Amit Shah in West Bengal : During his two-day visit, the Union Home Minister will be meeting BJP's state leaders, review poll preparations, look into organisational matters, and also discuss the party's strategy for the upcoming Assembly polls.
West Bengal: BJP workers hold a candlelight vigil in Kolkata against the state government and alleged killing of its party workers.
Police use lathi-charge and water cannon to disperse BJP workers during the party's state-wide 'Nabanna Chalo' agitation against the alleged killings of its workers in a state, in Kolkata on Thursday.


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New Mexico's political leaders weigh in on border wall debate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- New Mexico political leaders responded to President Trump's rally in El Paso and weighed in on the border wall debate.
U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland “New Mexico is my home and I know the border is not a scary place. The Trump administration’s account of the border is inaccurate and divisive. The unlawful decisions made by this administration have needlessly made it increasingly dangerous for families fleeing violence and economic unrest in their countries to exercise their legal right to seek asylum,” said Congresswoman Haaland. “With the information we got today and the things I’ve seen, it’s clear that we need a comprehensive approach that recognizes the humanity and dignity of the people seeking a better life in our country. It’s more effective to invest in more staff and resources to process families crossing the border and technology to secure our border than it is to waste billions of dollars on a wall.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ELISHA SIMMONS, JUSTIN MARTIN, and TRASI ALBRIGHT!! You won the free book giveaway of ZENOBIA - Birth of a Legend. Happy reading!
For those of you who didn't win don't fret, you can get your copy of ZENOBIA- Birth of a Legend at www.geodepress.com (*Now available on eBook through amazon or smashwords. Check out the website for more information. Lots of sample pages to hold you over until you get your copy.)
Move over Bella and Katniss here comes ZENOBIA!
If your looking for your next obsession after Twilight and The Hunger Games, might I suggest ZENOBIA. As a true historical figure, I think she is someone we can look up to and champion.
As promised here is my The Hunger Games movie review.
At the midnight showing we had a lot more men then we ever do at the Twilight midnight showings. Go figure! It's an action show and not so much of a love story. The movie was fast paced and if you haven't read the book the little hints might go right over your head. My suggestion would be to read the book or see the movie more than once to catch it all. I thought Jennifer Lawrence did a great job as Katniss. We spent a lot of time in the capital and getting ready for the games. I was nervous they were going to turn book one into two movies. I think they did a great job casting and really enjoyed seeing characters come to life. Peeta grows on you just like he does in the book. My favorite part in the book gets down played in the movie and I missed that. I can't tell you what part that is as its a big spoiler alert. The killing scenes are blurry to avoid having to make it "R" rated but you get the gruesome point. This movie really hits home on what happens when the government gets to much power. The rich keep getting richer and the poor become entertainment for them. It is a sad futuristic story of what could happen after war. I wasn't disappointed at all. They stayed with the book very closely and what they changed I didn't care. I would recommend seeing it as its the next blockbuster movie and you don't want to get left behind.
I went to a couple Twilight sites and they were all talking about the reason why The Hunger Games did so well, they feel it's because of the hard core Twilight fans. I agree. It wasn't until Stephenie Meyer mentioned the book on her website that I read it. I gave it to my sister, mom, husband, and nephew to read and they all liked it. I think everyone has been looking for the next obsession after Twilight and The Hunger Games feeds that need. I can't say Twilight and The Hunger Games are anything like each other. It's not a team Peeta vs team Gale kind of movie. Its more of a powerful girl story. Bella vs Katniss. Of course now that Bella is a vampire. Katniss would have creamed Bella pre-vamp.
Anybody else see the movie? What did you think?


text: Esent imply s.e.m. (n = 5). b Survival of lethally irradiated BALB/c recipients of C57BL/6J bone marrow cells (BMC) alone (CTRL, triangle, dashed line) or in mixture with WT (black circles) or Trpm7R/R (R/R, grey squares) splenocytes (n = 10). c Dot plot and statistical analyses of TCR+H-2b+ IELs cells from BALB/c mice reconstituted with WT or Trpm7R/R splenocytes. Percentages are shown in every single gate, bar charts show mean percentages s.e.m. (n = 3). d Dot plot and statistical analyses of MHCII 477-57-6 supplier expression in EpCAM+ IEC from BALB/c mice reconstituted with WT or Trpm7R/R splenocytes. Percentages are shown in each gate, bar charts show imply percentages s.e.m. (n = 3). e Dot plot and statistical analyses of CD103 and 7 expression in electronically gated H-2b+TCR+CD4+ or H-2b+TCR+CD8+ IELs. Percentages are shown within every single gate, bar charts show mean percentages s.e.m. (n = 3)contrast, injection of Trpm7R/R splenocytes did not cause intestinal harm and shortening with the colon in BALB/c hosts (Fig. 7a). Furthermore, we observed a drastically improved survival of these mice; only about ten of mice injected with Trpm7R/R splenocytes died within the initial 30 days after transplantation (Fig. 7b). The analysis of intestinal epithelium by FACS with H2KB (C57BL/6J haplotype)-specific mAb revealed a reduction of TCR+ cells derived from Trpm7R/R splenocytes with respect to WT cells, suggesting an impairment of T cells lacking TRPM7 kinase activity in the colonization of host intestine (Fig. 7c). Also, the expression of CD103 and integrin 7 was reduced in CD4+ at the same time as CD8+ TCR+ Trpm7R/R Mevinolinic acid (sodium) Technical Information compared to WT cells (Fig. 7e). The reduction of gut colonization by Trpm7R/R T cells correlated with a decreased expression of MHCII in host intestinal epithelial cells with respect to mice injected with WT cells (Fig. 7d). These outcomes indicate that TRPM7 kinase activity in T cells can be a decisive element within the pathogenesis of GVHD by advertising host gut epithelium colonization. Discussion Tissue-specific deletion of Trpm7 in the T cell lineage results in impairment of T cell improvement within the thymus and altered chemokine too as cytokine expression profiles18. In contrast, mice carrying an inactive TRPM7 kinase (Trpm7R/R) haveunaltered thymopoiesis21, indicating that the channel but not the kinase activity is important in regulating the progression of T cell progenitors to mature T cells. On the other hand, in these mice, we observed a substantial reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which includes IL-17 and G-CSF, suggesting that TRPM7 kinase activity may be crucial for immune technique homoeostasis. Though T cells inside the spleen and peripheral lymph nodes of Trpm7R/R mice had been distributed usually, conventional T cells within IELs and LPLs had been reduced. In unique, CD4+ T cells were one of the most significantly lowered IELs and LPLs subsets in Trpm7R/R as compared to WT mice. Additionally, the analysis of functional subsets in the couple of CD4+ cells recovered from the gut of Trpm7R/R mice revealed a dramatic reduction of TH17 cells, indicating that TRPM7 kinase activity is significant for gut colonization by T cells and TH17 cell differentiation. In reality, experiments of in vitro polarization of naive CD4+ T cells into TH1, Treg and TH17 cells showed a selective defect of Trpm7R/R CD4+ T cells to polarize into Rorc and IL-17 expressing cells. STAT3 phosphorylation is very important for TH17 cell differentiation29 and Trpm7 silencing was shown to affect STAT3 phosphorylation at Tyr705 in.

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Former Nebraska men’s golf coach accused of aggravated DUI
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska’s former men’s golf coach has been accused of driving under the influence in Colfax County, according to an arrest affidavit.
Around 9:44 p.m. on July 2, Brett Balak was pulled over at a Casey’s in Schuyler when a Colfax County deputy saw that his taillights were out.
The deputy then approached Balak’s vehicle and saw that he had bloodshot and watery eyes, the affidavit says.
Balak was asked to step out of the vehicle and come back to the deputy’s patrol car.
At this time, the deputy reported smelling alcohol on Balak, according to the affidavit.
Balak told the deputy he had six beers while at golf and 1 ½ beers at his mom’s house but said he hadn’t had a beer since 8 p.m.
The deputy then asked Balak to do a standardized field sobriety test, which he refused to do and instead opted for a 15-minute observation period.
After 21 minutes, Balak blew over double the legal limit, with a blood alcohol content of 0.184%, the affidavit says.
Balak was then taken to the Schuyler Police Department for another test, which he also failed, with a blood alcohol content of 0.15%.
He was charged with second-offense aggravated DUI and having an open alcohol container.
Balak announced he would step down as head coach on July 29, the same day he was charged.
In a statement, he said, “I have made the decision to step away from my position as men’s golf coach at the University of Nebraska. It is time for me to focus on my family and pursue other professional opportunities which allow me to spend more time at home and less time away on the road. It has been an incredible experience to coach the young men in our program here in Lincoln. I am extremely grateful to the administration and Nebraska Athletics for this opportunity. There is No Place Like Nebraska. Thank you!”

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A charming Trinity Knot bead using Swarovski crystals. The Trinity Knot is a beautiful design said to represent eternal life - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The interconnecting design was widely seen throughout Ireland during the Celtic era. There are two rows of emerald green Swarovski crystals seen on the outer edges of the bead.
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text: Oasis hosts its first ‘Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World’ graduation! This six-week class included 12 participants who attended 2, 2-hour classes a week to learn about Building Economic Stability, Getting Involved In the Community & Taking Ownership, and Setting Personal Goals & Achieving Them. The participants and their families enjoyed the ceremony, dinner and receiving awards. Memphis City Councilman Lee Harris (District 7) presented the keynote address. Congratulations to all the graduates!


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Masons Barn Cottage
Masons Barn has loads of room and lots of space with all the features you’d expect, and feels very homely and opulent.
4 steps to entrance. All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With Freeview Smart TV and beamed vaulted ceiling.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1: With super kingsize bed, Smart TV and en-suite with shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: With super kingsize bed.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Bedroom 4: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With walk-in shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden. Rear enclosed terraced lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and firepit. Bike store. Private parking for 8 cars. Garage parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties.
Set back from the road, Masons Barn is found behind electric secure gates and has plenty of room for a fleet of vehicles on the drive, with a further two car ports and a garage that has a snooker table and can store plenty of bikes.
Two of the bedrooms benefit from having super kingsize beds and the main bedroom has its own magnificent ensuite bathroom. A further two bedrooms each have twin beds. The main bathroom is huge and has a large walk-in shower, and like the en-suite, its fixtures and fittings are extremely high end and the attention to detail with the finishing is superb. All bedrooms are to the right as you walk through the main door, with the utility room opposite which houses both washing machine and dryer. To the left of the property is the main reception room, and with its beamed vaulted ceiling it really does give you the feeling that you are in an exceptionally spacious room that everyone can relax in at night after your day out in the countryside.
The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped with everything you will need whilst on your staycation. With its wrap around veranda and outside space, the experience of tranquillity is very apparent. There is a firepit to enjoy on the patio area, as well as an enclosed garden which is safe for your pets and there is ample gardens to the front and back of the property.
There is plenty to do locally with the Hop Farm Village just a short distance away with lots planned for 2021, with Olly Murs and Sir Tom Jones performing, the Big 7 Scooter Rally and the brand-new Alfresco Theatre. The actual park is packed full with fantastic new features, attractions, and rides to entertain the kids and fuel their imagination.
The Hop Farm is based around the world’s largest oast village. After World War II it was very popular for Londoners to come to places like The Hop Farm to pick the hops. Every year they would travel down here to work, renew friendships and have lots of fun. Be amazed as you enter The Hop Farm’s very own Magic Castle. Did you know it’s the first of its kind in the UK!
This is an ideal place to stay and a great part of the UK to explore and make some memories that will last you and the family a lifetime. Masons Barn really has everything you need and really gives you that home from home feeling, and with all the local attractions, this is definitely a place for the family to enjoy
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In October 2012 this portrait was exhibited at the Portrait Society of America “Facing the Muse” show in Albuquerque, NM.
Maia, a darling girl, always smiling and friendly. At the time of the sitting for this portrait, she had a huge collection of lip glosses in her purse which she showed me and let me smell. She really is a little princess.
“Portrait of Maia” (La Princesa) is 14×18 inches, oil on linen.
Like so many other pet lovers, we think our kitty is one of the sweetest girls around! So this year I decided to paint a portrait of our Snickers. She’s getting older now so when I found this photo, I thought it would be a fantastic reference. (see reference photo below)
Here’s a little painting of my studio mate when he was just a puppy. Hard to believe Copper is almost 11 months old now. We can’t imagine life without him. He didn’t enjoy being the model in this somewhat “imaginative pose”. He especially didn’t want to wear the hat or hold the brushes!
“My Studio Mate, Copper” is 11 x 14 inches, oil on panel.
Please feel free to inquire about commissioning your pet’s portrait. I am happy to chat with you about your ideas and can make suggestions depending on your requirements and budget. Fees start at $595 for an 11 x 14 inch oil on canvas panel.
This study in oil (on panel) was initially created so I could finish another portrait from long ago when I was in school. Our skin coloring is similar.
It was a comedy at times because I wore this goofy grin and had to keep putting on and taking off my glasses. Also lighting, as in any painting, was really important and in the beginning light was reflecting off the mirror right into my eyes which I didn’t notice until really getting down to the business of painting. You’d think I had learned by now. So, I rearranged the easel and mirror and painted over what was already there.
It was really interesting to do – kinda, sort of, haha!


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It's time to race into family fun all summer long! Lake Winnepesaukah, the South's favorite family amusement park opens for the season on May 4 and is ready to offer a variety of thrills and spills in 2017.
Lake Winnie's guests can still be whisked into the wicked whirls of the wild Twister! A thrilling attraction, Twister offers breathtaking action as guests are lifted into the air, flipped, turned and somersaulted into the Chattanooga sky! The thrills continue with rides such as the OH-Zone!, a 14-story freefall guaranteed to take riders for an exciting descent in just seconds. Home to the world-famous Cannon Ball roller coaster and the spectacular inversions of the Fire Ball, the park also hosts family rides and attractions. Younger riders will delight on the magical Bumble Bees and the gentle Parachutes. Families can soar on the wind aboard the Wave Swinger or enjoy a leisurely countryside tour with the Antique Cars, or even splashdown into the waters of Lake Winnie itself on the park's classic Boat Chute ride! There's even the Wild Lightnin' steel roller coaster and the beginner coaster fun of the Wacky Worm.
Lake Winnepesaukah's food courts are filled with delectable treats and refreshing drinks. Besides the traditional offerings of hot dogs and the world-famous Lake Winnepesaukah hamburgers, the food courts also offer a selection of salads & wraps for the health-conscious as well as sweet treats such as funnel cakes, cotton candy, and candy apples, all at affordable prices. The park's catering department serves delicious meals to larger groups such as businesses, schools, churches, and family reunions.
Lake Winnepesaukah will open for the 2017 season on May 4 with a $27+ tax unlimited ride pass ($12 + tax for children ages 1 & 2 and seniors 55 & older). From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, guests will enjoy two parks – the amusement park and SoakYa waterpark, for one low price of $34.95 + tax ($17.95 + tax for children ages 1 & 2 and seniors 55 & older). Parking is always free at Lake Winnepesaukah! Lake Winnepesaukah was named one of America's top 10 favorite family amusement parks by Travel and Leisure magazine. For more information, visit www.lakewinnie.com or call 1-877-LAKEWIN.


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Jamaican Jerk Marinade
OK, this is spicy but of course you can take down the heat if you like. I mean this dish will make you sweat. I reserved some of the marinade to use as a sauce. After I blended it, I took out what I need to use as the marinade. Then I added cilantro an lime juice and a touch more oil to what was left in my food processor. I served the sauce on the side and that turned out to be a great idea. Why? Because everyone likes extra sauce on everything all of the time. This was inspired by a jerk recipe I found in Food and Wine magazine, a fine publication indeed!
- For the Jerk Marinade
- 1 onion
- 2 scallions
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or less, this was hot, hot, hot)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon 5-spice powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground all spice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Fresh limes for serving
- Fresh cilantro for serving
Put all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. (SEE NOTES about making extra sauce)
I used this to marinate chicken overnight. And I just brushed it on the shrimp just before grilling. Then just light a grill and cook until the chicken is done. THe shrimp will cook fast, so just put them on once the chicken is done or almost done.
Serve with limes, pigeon peas and rice, grilled veggies.
Then I just grilled the chicken and the shrimp. I served this with pigeon peas and rice and a peach salad that was just basically peaches, lime juice and cilantro with a hit of salt and pepper. And since the grill was hot I grilled up some Vidalia onion and baby peppers.

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“Variations in the sea level should be of concern to man,
are of concern to God,
are of concern to all who watch and wait.
Variations in the sea level have gone beyond the control of man,
are the result of man’s pumping of his dirt into the air which he must breathe,
of his contaminating that which should be pure,
of his dirty washings left to dissipate in the air,
of the exhausting of his engines,
of the belching of his smoke stacks,
of the deforestation where there is no replenishment,
where none do stand as proxy,
where there is no funding of regeneration to keep a silent vigil so
stability is retained.
Variations in the sea level measure the rubbish thrown away by man on a daily basis:
with which the cleaning lady can no longer cope –
as her cloths and dust bins are removed from her jurisdiction,
with cloths too dirty to absorb,
with lids removed and blown away.
Variations in the sea level sees lands removed of mass which weighs them down,
sees water encountering recirculation after centuries of rest,
sees land now under threat of reclamation by the seas,
sees man to be forced to flee where imprudence placed a home –
where the sea can reach only to dismantle.
Variations in the sea level are not a blessing to man,
are a reaping of his harvest of neglect,
are a reaping of his carelessness in stewardship,
are a reaping of not accepting responsibility –
when the patterning cried out for attention,
are a reaping of unwillingness to act –
to set a house in order,
are a reaping of the blaming of others who also fail to act –
to condemn another,
are a reaping of the harvest which is prepared and ready,
which will be painful and prolonged,
which will no longer be delayed.
Variations in the sea level are the responsibility of all those:
who sought and are instated as leaders of the nations;
who have accountability for the plundering with the burning,
the utter lack of care,
the extinction of the mantle on vast areas of Earth,
the draining of the lakes and rivers which threaten –
both dependent life and related habitations,
the destruction of the water resources where most is dissipated in
the morning mists –
which are no longer to be seen by man,
the mining and emissions from the smokestacks –
where scrubbers are not installed as polishers of all which seek escape.
Variations in the sea level are composed of snow storms of the past,
are built upon a rise in temperature where ice cannot survive,
are calling to the vigilant to prepare for the inrush of the waters,
the invasions becoming common,
the ineffectiveness of barriers,
the unwillingness of man to submit to lowering projections
for the future –
prior to the onset of disasters where ‘relief’ can no longer meet demand.
Variations in the sea level will bring forth the arguments of diplomacy:
of the threats of wars both civil and as clashes across the borders installed by man,
of refugees who are forced to flee yet with no land set aside,
of the disowned and the despairing who know not what to do –
with but a billycan for each to bail.
Variations in the sea level is a disaster facing multitudes in the cities of The Earth –
where the shoreline marks a threat which will not go away.
Variations in the sea level will attack the roads and the engineerings of man –
the wharves and the jetties,
the harbours and the bridges,
the concentrations of man:
who sought the presence of the sea –
soon to be no longer seen where advances result in full retreat.
Variations in the sea level call for attention to the details,
attention to the handling of relocations,
attention to the preservation of life known to be under threat,
attention to ensuring the preservation of livelihoods about to change,
about to need assistance,
about to need the funding necessary to comply:
with safety from invasion;
with removal beyond the threat;
with the answering of the questions –
‘to where’ and ‘when’ and ‘how’.
Variations in the sea level are known by the God of Heaven and the Earth with all which is implied:
as the changes wrought by man impact on the Earth.
Variations in the sea level are a warning to man:
to assist all those so afflicted –
in doing unto others that which they are unable to do for themselves –
to move into a new beginning necessitated by circumstances not of their own making.”


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On this day in history, a team of 611 British Army Commandos and Royal Navy personnel arrived at the French port of St Nazaire to destroy its dry-dock, the largest of its kind on the Atlantic coast capable of accommodating the colossal German battleship Tirpitz. Without the dry-dock, Tirpitz would no longer pose a significant threat to Britain’s vital sea routes. Using the destroyer HMS Campbeltown and several motor launches for transport, the Commando assault parties, demolition parties and their protection parties quickly got to work under heavy German fire. The raid successfully rendered the dry-dock useless, but the team lost 169 men, with 200 taken prisoner; less than half would return to Britain.
The above picture depicts Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Newman of No. 2 Commando leading the surviving troops, who have just laid and fired their explosive charges around the dry-dock. Establishing his HQ near the U-boat pens, Newman was one of the first of the Commando force to disembark. With their motor launches damaged and in flames, the Commandos decided to fight their way home instead of surrendering. A sudden charge across a heavily-defended lifting bridge meant the troops were on their way towards the St Nazaire town. But a combination of fatigue, wounds and low ammunition meant that the survivors were swiftly captured by dawn. Newman would survive the war and, along with four others, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his exceptional effort during the raid.
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Overcriminalisation occurs when a state passes vague, broadly worded and incredibly hard to enforce laws that create a plethora of criminal offences.
Due to the inherent deficiencies in these laws, when promulgated they lead to widespread criminalisation of citizens who inadvertently or unknowingly break the law.
I believe the term precisely illustrates what will happen should the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill be signed into law by the President in its current form.
The very same custodian of the bill, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services, has recently admitted that “many aspects of the regulations in process are still unclear, including the permitted quantities involved and many definitions of the bill, at the foremost the question as to what constitutes a private space”.
The department has noted that regulations which will follow will clear up all ambiguities, however it remains concerning that the bill is still imprecise so late in the game. When it is eventually signed into law, one can expect a surfeit of legal challenges over interpretations of the bill and, in the worst cases, citizens getting punished for unintended or accidental transgressions of law.
Even more concerning, section 2.1(b) of the bill still incorrectly prohibits the sale of cannabis for private use. In an explanatory note following public comments on the bill at the National Council of Provinces, the Department of Justice made it clearly known that “cannabis cannot be bought or sold” and that cannabis can only “be acquired from someone else – but not by paying them for it”. Essentially then, the department foresees a context in which individuals who cultivate cannabis within the parameters of the law will freely give the produce to those who seek cannabis for private use – a kind of “cannabis-sharing community”.
I do not have to point out how improbable this is. In fact, such a prohibition is in stark contrast to emerging data regarding non-commercial cannabis cultivation behaviours. Research published in the International Journal of Drug Policy on non-commercial cannabis cultivation in Spain has found that many non-commercial growers cultivate cannabis to save money and as such, due to the time, effort, and resources that go into growing cannabis, are likely to engage in entrepreneurial behaviour with the additional produce they cultivate – ie, by selling the cannabis to willing buyers rather than simply giving it away.
Even more concerning, prohibitions on the sale of cannabis, when considering the socio-economic disparities in South Africa, can only be understood as prejudice, if not discriminatory.
Here, the department has seemingly forgotten that large sections of South Africa’s population live within poor and marginalised communities – the majority being black persons.
Many of these individuals seeking cannabis for private consumption do not have the necessary resources and knowledge to cultivate high-grade cannabis. It is inevitable that with no other option, these individuals are likely to purchase their cannabis from willing sellers – automatically criminalising their efforts to exercise cannabis consumption privately.
In stark contrast, members of more affluent communities will be able to cultivate high-grade cannabis for their own private use and will do so in their own private spaces.
Effectively then, if the government continues to place prohibitions on the sale of cannabis for private use, there will be no legal pathway to obtain cannabis for individuals who cannot cultivate their own cannabis, the majority of them in marginalised communities, or find someone who is willing to provide cannabis for free.
Not only does this represent discriminatory law making, but it also plants the seeds for the overcriminalisation of persons from less affluent and marginalised communities.
The government ought to reconsider its prohibition on the sale of cannabis for private use.
* Maposa is a political-economic writer and the director of Surgetower Associates, a specialist public policy, corporate and foreign affairs consultancy.

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Over 20,000 students have started school at each of Compton Unified School District’s 36 school sites, marking a time of excitement as the school district enters into another year on the heals of its dramatic turnaround and featured schools marking major milestones.
Compton Early College High School, which opened its doors in 2015, welcomed its inaugural senior class, over a dozen of whom are on track to graduate from high school having also completed a college Associate of Arts degree via the school’s partnership with Compton College. Several more seniors will graduate with college courses under their belt, giving them a head start in their college careers. Students were welcomed with balloons and high fives from staff as they crossed entered campus. Compton City Councilwoman Janna Zurita and Compton School Board Vice President Satra Zurita were also there to greet them.
“This is truly a momentous occasion,” said Vice President Zurita, “These students have taken up the challenge of attending college and high school at the same time. We have provided them with support and they have excelled. As a board member, it brings me much joy to think that many of them will walk the stage in June with both a high school and college diploma in their hand!”
Dominguez High School literally rolled out the red carpet, welcoming students with its WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation recently awarded and solidified for the first time in years, due in large part to a turnaround led at the district level by the Board and Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley, and at the school level by new Principal Blain Watson who has led a transformation of the school culture and climate.
Compton School Board member Alma Pleasant greeted parents at Foster Elementary, assuring new students nervous about their first day and thanking parents, “Thank you for trusting us with your children!” she shared with a crowd of parents and family members joining in on the first-day celebration. Students wrote messages to their new teachers on a banner at the front of the school, and one parent shared her hopes for her son, “Here at Foster he gets great support from the teachers, the principal and tutors. I bring him here because I want him to be a prominent person in society.”
Compton High School incoming 9th graders will be attending high school as the Compton High School 9th Grade Academy on the campus of Roosevelt Middle School so that the district may begin construction of the new Compton High School campus. “This incoming class of Compton High School students will make history, as they are set to be the first class to graduate from a completely new campus facility in 2022—one whose design recently won an award for architectural excellence,” said CUSD Board of Trustees President, Micah Ali.
“This will be an unprecedented year for all of our students as we work to provide them with outstanding teachers, facilities, and enrichment opportunities. The Compton Turnaround laid a solid foundation…now it’s time to elevate!” The new Compton High School campus will also include a state-of-the-art performing arts center named after Andre “Dr. Dre” Young who donated $10M toward its construction.
The opening of the school year celebration culminated in two rivalries played out on the football field: hometown rivals Compton and Centennial high schools battled for bragging rights, and cross-town opponents the Dominguez Dons played Inglewood’s Morningside High Schools. Both games ended in a blow-out, with Compton beating Centennial 41-0 and Dominguez shutting out Morningside 47-0 the inaugural game on its new football field.
Compton Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley summed up the day, addressing students as he toured the district on the first day of school: “We want the entire community to know how well our students are doing in Compton and to share in our excitement about this upcoming school year. We are elevating in every way and our students are proof of that. We believe that they indeed can be great—right here in Compton.”


Good Tuesday afternoon. WE HEAR … -- TWITTER will up its character limit to 280 characters for everyone in the very near future. D.C. is beginning to buzz about it, as political operatives have caught wind of the change.
PRESIDENT TRUMP said he wants a tax bill through the House by Thanksgiving and signed by Christmas in a pool spray.
-- He will also not visit the DMZ while he is on his Asia trip, per a background call with reporters.
BUZZ … Multiple tech companies and larger multinational companies are considering opposing the House Republican tax bill if the foreign minimum tax is more than 10 percent. Lobbyists began raising concerns Tuesday with GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the issue.
THIS IS BIG -- HUGH HEWITT to WAYS AND MEANS CHAIR KEVIN BRADY: “Yesterday, you announced that property taxes would remain deductible. ... My question is, is there going to be any relief on the income tax side of the state and local tax deduction?” BRADY: “So the answer is no, and here’s why, because we have income taxes, reduced them across the board, and added the property tax, because our lawmakers in those high tax states really believe their families are being punished most by property taxes.” The interview http://bit.ly/2gS6PCP
-- DON’T FORGET to RSVP to our conversation with Brady on Friday at noon at the Newseum http://bit.ly/politicobrady
PICTURE DAY -- The White House released the official portraits of President Trump and Vice President Pence today. A release said the photos will be distributed to federal buildings across the country. The portraits http://bit.ly/2xEGuyS
YOU DON’T SAY -- @kristinapet: “Scott Garrett will reverse his opposition to the Ex-Im Bank in his Wed. confirmation hearing to lead the bank, per his prepared testimony”.
HURRICANE UPDATE -- “People On The U.S. Virgin Islands Can’t Get Food Aid Because There’s Still No Electricity,” by BuzzFeed’s Brianna Sacks: “Dustin Kuster is still waiting for a large cooler he purchased online to arrive at his home so he can keep meat, cheese, and fresh foods on hand. Like about 80% of the US Virgin Islands' 106,000 residents, the 41-year-old, his girlfriend, and her four children have been living without power since a pair of hurricanes pulverized the region more than six weeks ago.
“For his family and thousands of others without access to expensive generators, Kuster still can't cook meals and is consuming mostly cold, salty, canned food. Residents are continuously purchasing bottled water, doing homework by flashlight, sleeping in stifling homes -- many still roofless and infiltrated by mosquitoes -- and are unable to refrigerate crucial medication, like insulin.” http://bzfd.it/2iiyMEa
WHAT MAKES MANAFORT TICK -- “Paul Manafort Wanted Respect And Power,” by HuffPost’s Howard Fineman: “Indicted, facing scores of years in prison and millions of dollars in back payments to the government, Manafort is facing the possibility that his five-month spin through the corrupt caravansary of Trump World will leave him just another political grifter.
“I’ve known Manafort and written about him for decades To paraphrase Marlon Brando in ‘On the Waterfront,’ he could have been a contender. Or at least initially, long ago, he thought so. But his desire and need for money overwhelmed him, and at the time of the convention all the pressures of his financial history were coming to a head.” http://bit.ly/2xFtGIy
ON THE HILL -- @jmartNYT: “Roy Moore to attend Senate GOP lunch today, per two Rs. Latest sign he’s being fully welcomed by party establishment.”
THE LATEST ON RUSSIA -- “Clovis said to be ‘cooperative witness’ in Senate Russia probe,” by Catherine Boudreau: “Sam Clovis, President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee to be the Agriculture Department’s chief scientist, has been ‘a fully cooperative witness’ in the Senate Intelligence Committee’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts told POLITICO. Clovis, a former co-chair and policy adviser to Trump’s campaign, knew that another campaign adviser, George Papadopoulos, was talking to Russians, according to news reports based on documents released Monday as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe.” http://politi.co/2gQ9i0v
BEING THERE -- “Inside Niger’s ambush zone, fear and questions remain,” by CNN’s Arwa Damon and Brent Swails: “The ground is littered with heavy caliber machine gun casings; no one can definitively tell us if they were fired by American, Nigerien or even enemy forces. But something definitely happened here -- it could be where the first shots were fired, or perhaps the main ambush zone where besieged soldiers made their last stand.
“Our escorts tell us we have ten minutes on scene. The village is small, maybe 30 or 40 single-room mud homes in all. Two men weaving in the shade balk at our arrival and insist that they were not here the day of the attack. A woman we approach shakes her head nervously and quickly walks away.” http://cnn.it/2xGs5Sy
VALLEY TALK -- “Civil rights groups slam Facebook,” by Jason Schwartz: “A group of 19 prominent civil rights groups representing African-American, Muslim, Latino, Asian, and LGBTQ communities, among others, sent a letter to Facebook yesterday, expressing ‘deep concern’ over ‘hateful content on your platform used to divide the country,’ and calling for the social media giant to do more to combat it -- including release the now infamous Russian bought ads that attempted to use divisive social messages to influence the presidential election.” http://politi.co/2iiNLxL
ON THE PRESIDENT’S MIND -- @realDonaldTrump at 8:09 a.m.: “The Fake News is working overtime. As Paul Manaforts lawyer said, there was ‘no collusion’ and events mentioned took place long before he…” … at 8:16 a.m.: “....came to the campaign. Few people knew the young, low level volunteer named George, who has already proven to be a liar. Check the DEMS!” … at 8:21 a.m.: “I hope people will start to focus on our Massive Tax Cuts for Business (jobs) and the Middle Class (in addition to Democrat corruption)!” …
… @realDonaldTrump at 10:06 a.m.: “The biggest story yesterday, the one that has the Dems in a dither, is Podesta running from his firm. What he know about Crooked Dems is....” … at 10:10 a.m.: “....earth shattering. He and his brother could Drain The Swamp, which would be yet another campaign promise fulfilled. Fake News weak!”
TODAY’S BEYOND THE BELTWAY -- Sanders endorses de Blasio for reelection -- New Jersey Republicans feel gubernatorial race is tightening http://politi.co/2A26INc
MEDIAWATCH -- “Cox selling Austin American-Statesman,” from the staff of the Austin American-Statesman https://atxne.ws/2xEEypZ
-- LARA SETRAKIAN INTERVIEW -- “Former ABC journalist says Mark Halperin allegations reflect harmful female objectification in TV news” -- PBS Newshour: http://to.pbs.org/2lx2qdF
PLAYBOOK METRO SECTION -- “Will Vince Gray Run? Poll Aims To Figure Out His Chances Of Unseating Bowser,” by DCist’s Rachel Sadon: “The speculation dates back to practically the minute Vincent Gray was free of the nearly five year-long investigation into his 2010 campaign and has only grown louder since he successfully won back his old Ward 7 seat: would Gray challenge Mayor Muriel Bowser for his old job? If the 74-year-old decides to get back on the ballot, Gray’s former campaign manager, longtime confident, and self-described ‘soldier in his army’ Chuck Thies wants to be ready with a sense of how likely the run would be successful.” http://bit.ly/2xHOuPl
-- “Naval Academy Baseball Classic scrapped due to territorial issue between Nationals, Orioles,” by WaPo’s Jake Russell: “The Naval Academy Baseball Classic was slated to be held yearly through 2019, but due to a territorial issue with the Baltimore Orioles, the event will no longer take place, according to multiple sources. Because the Nationals playing in the Orioles’ domain violates the MLB Constitution, Baltimore could have canceled last spring’s game. The Orioles instead agreed to allow the 2017 game to go on as scheduled, given its nature. ‘[The Nationals] wanted to have a multiyear commitment but, because it was an agreement made in another club’s territory, it was then agreed that they could do the one year, but beyond that, that is really something that is in the Orioles’ territory,’ an MLB official said.” http://wapo.st/2zUtTIt
TRANSITIONS -- Matt Felling has been named senior director of Burson-Marsteller’s U.S. public affairs and crisis practice. He was most recently a VP at Hill + Knowlton Strategies. … Rachel Fleischer has been named the new executive director of Young Invincibles. She was previously a senior director at Planned Parenthood. … Brian Anderson, the former press secretary for Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, has launched his own political research firm called The Saguaro Group. …
… Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced members of his campaign team for his 2018 re-election bid. Mike Grebe will be his campaign chair, Jon Hammes will be the finance committee chair and Brian Reisinger will be a senior adviser.
WEEKEND WEDDINGS -- Ryan Fanning, VP of ad operations at DSPolitical and alum of the DNC and Bully Pulpit Interactive, married Caroline Black, director of ad partnerships at the Atlantic, in a ceremony in Napa County, California. “The road to the Triple S Ranch, the venue, was finally opened by the California Highway Patrol ... after having been closed for weeks due to the fires. The guy who runs the joint made some pretty ridiculous efforts to keep the place from getting destroyed in the wildfires.” Instapic http://bit.ly/2yYfPOV
-- Kayla Auletto, program coordinator at the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service and a former Obama WH intern, married Aaron Letzeiser, founder of Medical Amnesty Initiative. “The couple met in middle school and are the proud parents of one adorable cocker spaniel, Hudson.” Pic http://bit.ly/2idl8lz
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD -- Chris Grimm, senior strategist in the public policy group at the law firm Orrick, and Linda Fecteau Grimm, partner at River Horse Communications, welcomed William Francis Grimm. Pic http://bit.ly/2A15QbB
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The then government headed by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had claimed it would approach the Government of India to seek compensation based on the study.
The J&K Power Development Corporation (PDC) is all set to engage an international consultancy for quantifying the losses suffered by the State on account of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT).
“We have shortlisted the Danish Hydraulic Institute which is a Denmark-based company for the task,” said PDC’s Managing Director, MerajKakroo.
The Corporation had in 2013 invited fresh bids after M/s Halcrow Consulting India Ltd, a part of M/s Halcrow Group of UK—which had won the contract—retracted, citing the bid validity for the project had expired. It was for the fourth time that the PDC had invited the offers.
Kakroo said the Corporation would place the matter before the PDC’s Board of Directors (BoD) for its approval before awarding the contract to the Danish company. The Chief Minister heads the PDC’s BoD.
The issue would also require go-ahead of the new cabinet which would take the shape only after government formation in the state.
“Already lot of time got consumed in the process. We are waiting for the government formation so that an early call is taking on the matter,” said a senior official of the Corporation.
He said though three other companies had offered their services, the Danish Hydraulic Institute was the only company “eligible” for the job which requires wide range of expertise.
The Government doesn’t have any figures based on a scientific research about the losses suffered by the state on account of the Indus Water Treaty though rough estimates peg the losses between Rs 18000 crore to Rs 20000 crore.
J&K government had for the first time floated the idea to quantify the IWT losses in 2009. The then government headed by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had claimed it would approach the Government of India to seek compensation based on the study.
“We hope there is no mess up this time around and the agency shortlisted is hired without any further wasting of time,” said another official.
He said in 2013, the Government “sat over the decision” to hire Halcrow for more than a year.
What is Indus Water Treaty
The IWT is a water sharing arrangement between India and Pakistan which was brokered by the World Bank in 1960. Under it, India has exclusive rights over three major eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas and Sutlej—before they enter Pakistan while as the Pakistan has rights over three western rivers– Indus, Jhelum and Chenab—that flow through J&K. The treaty puts a rider on exploitation of water from rivers flowing to Pakistan.
It makes it obligatory on J&K to make limited withdrawals from rivers flowing to Pakistan for domestic and agricultural use and for limited hydropower generation.
J&K can only set up limited storage for hydropower and irrigation as per the treaty which has withstood two wars between India and Pakistan in 1965 and 1971 and some minor conflicts between the two neighboring countries.


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Houseplants have been a hugely popular trend the past few years, with some plant-a-holics spending big money on a single showstopper. Unfortunately, those plants don’t always fare so well after we bring them home. It’s not for lack of effort from the “plant parent.” It’s usually the result of following bad advice - care tips which are actually houseplant myths. So, what’s the real story and the science behind what your plants really need? Houseplant myth expert, Robert Pavlis joined me this week to break down the facts.
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Gov. Kay Ivey today announced a state-endorsed push towards electric vehicles, including increasing the number of public EV charging stations throughout Alabama.
“We are showing the nation once again Alabama is a driving force in the automotive industry,” Ivey said.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today officially launched the state’s electric vehicle education and marketing program, called “Drive Electric Alabama.”
State leaders are encouraging residents to check out the web site, driveelectricalabama.com to learn more about electric cars.
State Rep. Anthony Daniels, the House minority leader, said he plans to buy an electric car soon.
“Electric vehicles are not the future, they are here,” Daniels said, joining Ivey in a UAB parking lot in front of EV charging stations for the announcement.
Daniels touted the “Frunk” – or front trunk – that can be used for storage in electric vehicles.
“The space is there,” he said. “This is going to be my vehicle for taking the family to the beach.”
Ivey, asked whether she would be driving an electric car soon, said she plans to keep her gas-powered vehicle for the time being.
“My Mercedes is still in good shape,” she said.
When it was pointed out Mercedes plans to start making electric vehicles at its Alabama plant next year, she said she’s a potential customer.
“When my car runs out, I’ll sure look at it and take a drive,” Ivey said.
The Hyundai plant in Montgomery also plans to begin making electric vehicles.
“As automakers make significant investments in electric vehicles, we know more and more motorists will consider purchasing one,” Ivey said in her prepared statement. “In addition, automobile manufacturing is one of Alabama’s key industries, and we want to make sure that this economic engine remains vibrant for Alabama’s workers.”
The “Drive Electric Alabama” campaign will include television, radio and digital advertising, as well as billboards and events aimed at increasing Alabamians’ awareness surrounding EV technology, affordability and charging.
“It’s clear electric vehicles represent the next generation of automobile manufacturing,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “That’s precisely why this is the perfect time for Alabamians to learn about electric vehicles, as many auto manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz right here in our state, are beginning to add electric vehicles to their fleets.”
ADECA is developing a statewide infrastructure plan related to electric vehicles, including a plan for public charging stations, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
“Automobile manufacturers have announced billions of dollars in investments in EVs in the last year, but most Alabama motorists have questions about how far EVs can travel on a single charge, how often and where EVs are charged, and how much money is saved by switching from gasoline to electric,” said Michael Staley, president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition.
The purpose of the Drive Electric Alabama campaign is to answer those questions, he said.


167w ago - Recently we saw How to Platinum Trophy Any PS3 Game Instantly, and over the weekend Neo Angelus has released a PS3 Trophy Editor with video (below) alongside a PS3 SDK Package Maker and Awesome Game PlayStation 3 homebrew from PurpleMadness and a PS3 PKG Installer DemoManager GUI/Auto-Upload and v1.1 update by d0zs.
Additionally, CHOUAiB has released a PS3 SELF Launcher and SRC, erik98 has made available a QStart POC to start PS3 Games directly from the XMB and comgenie has shared a PAMF Demuxer for PS3.
179w ago - This weekend Paul Thurrott at WinSuperSite.com reports that the first Windows 8 details have been leaked by Microsoft's PC maker partners.
Below is a brief rundown the new Windows 8 details, with more details linked above for those interested.
Think iPhone App store or Android Marketplace but with a Microsoft twist. Rumored to be named Windows Store. I'm curious if this is cross platform with Windows Phone 7, and maybe 360 support?
Internet Explorer 9
Included with Windows 7 will be Microsoft's next generation browser. After looking thru the new tech demos for IE 9 I admit I'm not really excited for this. It still feels like they are playing catch up with Firefox and Chrome.
A leaked release date of August 2010 was seen. However browsers are personal, try the demo here.
Windows Live Wave 5
The only real details are it will ship with Windows 8. The Windows Live Wave 4 beta is available now, SYNC is a big improvement. Try it here.
182w ago - Today SCEA's Senior Vice President of Publisher Relations Rob Dyer has highlighted some of the E3 2010 PlayStation publishing partner announcements.
To quote: E3 may have come to a close, but we couldn't be more excited by the plethora of great games and content available for PlayStation fans.
Along with PlayStation Move and a host of exclusive titles coming from our first party developers, our publishing partners were out in force taking full advantage of everything PS3 and PSP have to offer.
One of the biggest surprises at E3 was Gabe Newell from Valve's arrival on the stage at the press conference earlier this week.
He acknowledged his appreciation for the PS3 as "the most open platform of all the current generation consoles." He went on to not only announce that Portal 2 was coming to the PlayStation 3, but also to state that it'll be the "best version on any console."
EA also introduced several exclusives to PS3 including the special edition version of Medal of Honor that comes with the 2002 classic Medal of Honor Frontline, which has been updated and re-mastered with HD visuals.
195w ago - God of War: Chains of Olympus Sr. Producer Eric Koch of SCEA's Santa Monica Studios has shared another video in Sony's Make Believe series today, this time profiling ThatGameCompany.
To quote: As many of you have seen, Sony's got a new brand message that we all believe in here at Santa Monica Studio. The ethos of make.believe is simple: believe that anything you can imagine, you can make real.
We've had the fortune to work with thatgamecompany, an incredibly talented group of young minds with fresh ideas and complete conviction to follow their imagination.
They've given the gaming world some of the most original and satisfying experiences to date, and we are very proud to be working with them.
In the spirit of make.believe, check out the story of where they came from and how they succeeded. Enjoy!
197w ago - Today Producer Marcus Efting of MLB 10: The Show for PS3 has shared a video dubbed 'Lights, Camera, Play Ball!' showcasing how to create your own highlight reel with the video game's built-in movie maker.
To quote: Sports fans, what could be better than the Highlight Reel from MLB 09: The Show, where the game chooses the most significant plays and presents them back to you in a television broadcast presentation style?
How about the ability to choose your own plays of the game, your own camera angles, and present them in a highlight reel fashion with your own personal touch? Move over ESPN, in MLB 10: The Show, the new Movie Maker feature allows you to do just that! Be the cameraman, the editor, and the overall director of your own personal highlight reels.
With the new Movie Maker feature in MLB 10: The Show, save up to 10 of your most memorable plays of the game. You can do this by using our extensive Replay Filter System, sorting those highlight quality plays in any order that you desire.
You can show your offensive feats first, including every double, triple, or home run from the game. Followed up by your defensive gems, including diving catches, clutch strikeouts, and double or triple plays!