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Response to House of Commons report on whiplash claims
Every year, Digby Brown represents thousands of people across Scotland who have been injured, and suffered loss or damages after being involved in a Road Traffic Accident. Some cases involve whiplash injuries - a painful outcome which in some cases can have debilitating long-term effects on an individual.
The House of Commons Transport Select Committee this week published a report on the effect of whiplash claims on motor insurance premiums in the UK. The report has highlighted that, contrary to some commentary, the numbers of whiplash claims are falling, not rising, that insurers have duties to both do more to prevent fraudulent claims and be open and transparent with claimants, and that genuine claimants should be able to claim compensation for the injury and loss or damages they have suffered.
Commenting on the report, Fraser Oliver, Digby Brown partner and Executive Board Member, said:
“This report is a welcome contribution to a debate which is all too often dominated by insurers. Whiplash injuries can have real and lasting effects on individuals and families and it’s absolutely right that those injured through no fault of their own are able to claim fair and appropriate compensation.
“The report makes the important point that nobody – genuine claimants, the legal profession, insurers, motorists whose premiums are, in part, affected by such claims – benefits from there being scope for fraudulent whiplash claims. Digby Brown welcomes this – as a firm, we are committed to representing people who have genuinely been injured through no fault of their own and reducing and eliminating fraudulent claims.
“Fundamental to a personal injury compensation claim is the medical evidence which supports it. All too often, insurers will try to settle cases before medical evidence has been obtained. This can only open the door to fraudulent claims proceeding. We are committed to obtaining medical evidence to assess the true validity and value of each claim and hope that insurers will work with us to help every genuine claimant receive a fair and appropriate settlement.
“Unfortunately, insurers don’t always act in this way. The report notes the regrettable failure of the insurance sector to provide customers with more information about the financial and other links between their insurers and other companies who may be involved with their claim. We have previously highlighted the injustice and flaws in any claims process which would compel individuals to notify insurers whose drivers are responsible for an accident first in order to allow them to deal with the claim directly, taking out ‘middlemen’, including lawyers.”
Mr Oliver concluded:
“Compensation awards exist to help accident victims get back to a pre-accident position. This report makes clear that whiplash victims should have the right to pursue compensation, that fraudulent claims benefit no-one and everyone, including insurers, should take action to improve the claims process and help those people who have been injured through no fault of their own. We welcome it as an important contribution to debate in this area.“
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Target Of Vengeance by Rebecka Vigus is a standalone novel of mystery and suspense.
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A tragic car accident and the loss of her family brings Maggie Parsons back to her hometown as its new elementary principal. Just when she thinks she’s on her feet, odd occurrences begin to happen at school and at home. Vandalism, missing children, strange telephone calls…and it all appears to center around her old classmates. Now Sheriff Norton must find out what is happening in his hometown before another target of vengeance is selected.
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In partnership with the West Virginia affiliate of Susan G. Komen, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has scheduled a weekend of activities dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
After multiple extensions of their old contract, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races and the Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have struck a new contract for a minimum of three years.
Erich Zimny, who began working at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in 2008, has been named vice president of racing operations at the West Virginia facility.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is continuing its partnership with CANTER-Mid Atlantic and will again present a $10,000 donation to the organization during the Charles Town Classic card April 14.
Pari-mutuel handle on live and simulcast racing has increased at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races since casino table games were added to the mix at the West Virginia facility, officials said Aug. 4.
Charles Town Races & Slots said Oct. 22 it has broad support from Thoroughbred owners and breeders for a Dec. 5 referendum to authorize the West Virginia racetrack to add casino-style table games, but issues that divide management and horsemen remain.
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THE UK's biggest women-only fund-raising event is coming to Halifax for the first time ever.
Organisers of Cancer Research UK's Race for Life have announced a 5k run will be held at Savile Park on Sunday July 24.
The event will be a first for Halifax - with local women travelling to runs in Huddersfield, Bradford and Leeds in previous years.
Jenny Key, Race for Life event manager for Halifax, said: "We are asking Halifax women to mark Sunday 24 July, 2011, in their diaries now and invite their mums, daughters, sisters, friends and colleagues to take part with them.
"Race for Life has an unforgettable atmosphere with local women of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness abilities coming together to make a positive difference to the lives of people touched by cancer.
"They motivate and inspire each other to complete the 5k, with many simply walking round, chatting and having fun.
"Race for Life is a powerful testimony to how much women can achieve when they pull together for a common goal."
Since Race for Life started in 1994, 4.7m women across the UK have raised over 327m to fund Cancer Research UK's work.
This year, Tesco will have been supporting Cancer Rearch UK's Race for Life for ten years and organisers say they've joined forces to create the biggest, brightest and most inspiring event yet - with the hope of one million women signing up to take part.
A total of 1,800 women can take part in Halifax and people can sign up now at www.raceforlife.org or by calling 0871 6411111.

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Kasich Backs Medicaid Expansion
Posted at 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 4
The Hill reports that Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) “supports expanding Medicaid under President Obama’s healthcare law,” making him the fifth Republican governor to come out in favor of the controversial provision.
“Kasich proposed Monday to extend coverage to adults living at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty line, or nearly 600,000 Ohioans. The federal government will cover 100 percent of the cost for the first three years and slowly decrease its contribution over time.”
“Ohio’s Medicaid program currently covers people at 90 percent of the poverty level.”
Politico: “Kasich says the decision will free up money to spend on mental health and other services — since the feds will pay for most of the expansion costs — and will keep everyone else’s health insurance premiums down because there won’t be so many uninsured people going to emergency rooms for their medical care.”


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Title: Ehon Ogura no nishiki, 1915
Artist: Okumura Masanobu
Condition: Very Good
An early Taisho Era reprint of Masanobu’s Ehon Ogura no nishiki. Also known as The Brocade of Ogura, this work was first published in 1740, with this edition containing all five volumes in one book.
This work is illustrated throughout, with reproductions of the original full-page woodblock print illustrations on nearly every page. A text on fuzuko, or manners, this work predominantly features women of Edo Era Japan, displaying various manners and customs.
Five volume in one quarto, 102 leaves
This volume is in very good shape, with very little rubbing or wear to the binding, and minor foxing to the covers. There is some foxing throughout.

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Had footage of a couple of PB15s running round as well as a Miramichi horney girls some coaches. Just a thought of some footage.
I think it was released by the ARHS years ago and may be up there with hens teeth chinese call girls in savannah get hold of but it did have lots of photos of the Maryborough mail as well as the Gympie and Bundaberg mail trains. So that would help you with your consists.
QFC container wagons would also have featured for the more "modern" containerised traffic. So far as locos, any of the and class would Just wanting a little fun been used along with, and possibly classes.
Essentially any of the 60 tonners.
Anyway that is the few thoughts I. Hopeflly it is of some assistance.
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Photosynthesis is the main biophysiological process that governs plant growth and development. Under nutrient deficiency in crops and soils, many photosynthetic reactions can be disturbed. We compared two polyphosphates (Poly-A and Poly-B) and an orthophosphate fertiliser (Ortho-P) to an unfertilised treatment under three drip fertigation frequencies. Results showed that the electron transport chain between PSII and PSI was significantly enhanced in fertigated chickpea plants compared with the control treatment. The polyphosphate fertiliser (Poly-A) enhanced the number of electron acceptors of the photosynthetic linear electron transport chain compared with the other fertiliser forms. Furthermore, the time for reaching the maximum intensity Fm was shortened in the fertilised chickpea plant indicating that the rate of light trapping and electron transport was enhanced under phosphorus drip fertigation. Also, the energy needed to close all reaction centres was decreased with P fertigated treatments, as revealed by the electron acceptor pool size of PSII (Sm/tFmax). However, no significant effects of fertiliser forms or fertigation frequencies were observed on the energetic demand for reaction centres closure. Plants grown under polyphosphate fertigation absorbed significantly more phosphorus. Positive correlations between phosphorus uptake, photosynthetic yield, chickpea podding dynamic, and grain yield showed the beneficial effects of adequate phosphorus nutrition on chickpea growth and productivity.
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FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina — In a season conducive to spreading holiday cheer, experts say we’re spreading a whole lot more.
Our health care system is once again put to the test; This time, three diseases are behind.
The flu is hitting hard – with cases nationwide more than a dozen times higher than this time last year. There are also concerns about RSV.
And another virus that we have been fighting for years now.
“COVID is still in the background, but it hasn’t gone away,” said Dr Jose Cabanas.
Dr. Cabanas is Wake County’s chief medical officer; He fears that all of these diseases together will overwhelm our health care system – from EMS to our emergency rooms.
“When we have capacity issues in the health care delivery system, the priority is to ensure that life-threatening and more acute emergencies are taken care of more quickly,” Cabanas said.
For other medical conditions, wait times may increase.
Health experts said the rapid spread comes as many of us ease the precautions we previously took around COVID – and start to come together again.
But Cabanas said there are things you can do to protect yourself.
“Get your flu shot, make sure you’re aware of your contacts,” Cabanas said. “Wash your hands, don’t touch your face. Be sure to do your covid reminder.
The same advice comes from the White House.
“The most important thing you can do to prepare for your vacation is to get your updated covid vaccine,” First Lady Jill Biden said.
Another way to relieve our local healthcare system – go to the hospital emergency department if you are at high risk or have concerning symptoms; Other visits may be handled by a primary care physician.
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THIS JUST IN ….. NHL and player reach agreement on a new CBA
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Texans and Foster run over Bengals, Pack beat Ponder-less Vikes
The Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers are the first two teams to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NFL playoffs. The Texans held the ball 39 minutes in outgaining the Bengals 420-198 in Houston’s 19-13 win. Arian Foster was the workhorse carrying the ball 32 for 140 yards. Cincinnati’s only touchdown came on a pick six and the Bengals have still not won a playoff game since 1990, the longest current drought in the NFL.
In Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers was an economical 23-33 for 274 and a score as the Packers held the Vikes Adrian Peterson to just 99 yards on 22 carries. Minnesota was forced to play backup quarterback Joe Webb when starter Christian Ponder was unable to go due to an elbow injury that had limited his practice all week. Webb went 11-30 for 180 with a pick and a score. He had on;y taken three snaps all year and had not thrown a pass this season.
At the betting window, both favorites covered and the under was a never in doubt 2-0.
In today’s NFL playoff action, Baltimore is a -7 favorite over Andrew Luck and the Colts in the early game. The high/low is stuck at 47, kickoff is at 1:00 PM EST and can be seen on CBS. In the 4:30 matchup, Seattle is a three-point road favorite over RGIII and the Washington Redskins. The total there is steady at 46. Weather will not be an issue in either game.
Ole Miss puts 38-17 beat down on Pitt
Kevin gets no Love in Denver, rebreaks hand
Minnesota Timberwolves power-forward Kevin Love has re-injured his right hand, re-breaking the third metacarpal bone in Thursday’s win at Denver. Love missed five weeks after breaking it in preseason. He will see a hand specialist in New York on Monday to determine if surgery is necessary and what the expected timetable for recovery might be.
Illinois spanks Ohio State, Cincinnati upset by St Johns
In Saturday’s college basketball action, No.11 Illinois regrouped after their loss at Purdue earlier in the week to crush No.8 Ohio State 74-55. Brandon Paul had 19 points to lead the Illini who also got 16 points and eight boards from Nnanna Egwu. No.14 Cincinnati was upset 53-52 by St Johns. Four of the last five in the series were decided by exactly two points so this one figured to be close and was. DeAngelo Harrison’s jumper with 29 seconds left was the difference for the Red Storm.
The Honey Badger talks about missing football
Last year’s college football Defensive Player of the Year, Tyramm Mathieu, gives his first public interview since being dismissed from the LSU football team and his subsequent arrest for possession of marijuana.
US beats Sweden to win World Juniors Hockey Championship
Rocco Grimaldi scored two goals and Vince Trochek sealed the deal with an empty-netter as the US defeated Sweden 3-1 in the world juniors championship final at Ufa, Russia. American goalie John Gibson made 26 saves and was named MVP of the tournament. It was the third win for the US who also won in 2004 and 2010. Russia beat Canada 6-5 in the consolation game to leave the Canadians without a medal for the first time since 1998.
(NCAAB) Rider -8 over Siena (Sunday, January 6, 2:00 PM EST)
Free Pick record in January: 3-1


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text: From a statutory standpoint, the decision-making capacity of adolescents differs significantly from that of adults because adolescents are considered to lack the experience and judgment necessary to make legally binding decisions. Furthermore, in the case of minors, the principle of protection of life tends to outweigh the principle of autonomy. Here we present the hypothetical case of a 16-year-old boy with spinalmuscular atrophy type II who was admitted to the intensive care unit for severe respiratory distress. We focus on the tension that developed among the patient, his parents, and his physicians when the need for emergency mechanical ventilation became apparent. We review the legal and ethical premises under which adolescents are permitted to make legally binding decisions, ie, the emancipated minor and the mature minor doctrines. Finally, we discuss the concepts of protectionism and liberationism as they apply to adolescents' decision-making capacity.

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When I first saw Nasan Tur’s “Kapital” (2011), a triptych featuring handmade sheets of paper made from the 1957 edition of the three volumes of Das Kapital, in a beautiful yet quite rarefied space of a contemporary art gallery, I didn’t know how to approach it. It felt sacrilegious, even though approaching the artwork in such moralistic terms would contradict with with my secular, Marxist convictions. Upon close inspection, one could even discern the individual letters. What a waste of a beautiful 1957 edition of Marx’s Capital!
The recent controversy about the online availability of Collected Works of Marx and Engels (here is the petition of Marxist scholars and activist to keep it on the public domain and here is a response from Lawrence & Wishart, an independent radical publisher affiliated with the historical Communist Party of Great Britain) puts some of this into perspective. We are indeed in a transitional conjucture (have we ever been not?) where book as a physical object is swiftly becoming an antiquarian entity. Marxists and radicals still have to come to terms with the multifarious implications of this development (in forces of production), precisely because the immaterialization of the object (in this case, manifesting itself in the digitalization of Capital) does not entail the disappearance of the constitutive problem of how to organize the relations of production and reproduction (in this case, manifesting itself in the labor of archival research, editing, writing, and translation).
Doubtless, Tur’s work is not a parable of obsolescence. "The making of" provides an insight that is not initially available for the gallery audience. Tur literally destroys Capital as an object, transforms it into formless goo, and finally turns into a new object. He took a particular (admittedly sublimated) commodity (otherwise why would it be a sacrilege?) and turned it into another (sublimated) commodity. The process of transformation involves not only destruction and production but also abstraction (i.e., the book turned into “dough”). In this sense, the work can be read as a commentary on contemporary art itself as a system of objects. This insertion of Capital, through its reduction into an abstract surface, into this elegant white-cube (located in a district which is itself under transition, once a commercial harbor, now a zone for cultural economy and tourism), must be read as a provocation to consider the institutional and material conditions of valorization in contemporary art.

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This was very rich, and very good. I think next time I will use half the PB chips so the peanut butter taste doesnt overwhelm the apples. Great recipe. THANKS.
Awesome dessert!! I did half a batch and put it in an 8 inch pie pan. I used my KitchenAid slicer to get thin slices. Next time I might try butterscotch chips and/or brown sugar. YUM! Thanks, Lainey!
More then wonderful more then flavorful and such a nice surprise for folks to taste the peanut butter chips with the most delightful crumble topping sitting happily on this apple goodness. I followed this exactly, and it came out beautifully. This was luxurious, the aroma from the oven will draw everybody from all over the country-side. Will make this often and next time will make some homemade ice cream to go on top. Yum! Thank you so much, Lainey!
This was very delish Lainey. And since I am a p.b. freak, it was especially good. It's best served warm too!! Thanks for the great combo of ingredients.~ Made this in memory of CoolMonday:-(
My DH loves peanut butter and apples so he thought this dessert was great. So did everyone else. Thanks!
I used less than 1 cup of sugar. This is very good. Thanks Lainey :) Made for Holiday Tag.

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About the event
On 21 March 2016, Refugee Rights Association (RRA), KISA – Action for Equality, Support, Anti Racism and the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) held a discussion on “Discussion on Racial Discrimination Today and in a Reunited Cyprus Tomorrow” at Home for Cooperation, on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The discussion was held with a view to review the current situation in the two communities regarding discrimination and racism, as well as the relationship between racism and nationalism especially the significance of such problems in the context of a federal and reunited Cyprus.
The discussants were Aristos Tsiartas, the Head of the Anti-Discrimination Body of the Commissioner of Administration and Human Rights of Republic of Cyprus; Mete Hatay, Researcher and Political Analyst at PRIO Cyprus Centre; Nicoletta Charalambidou, legal expert and member of KISA’s Steering Committee; and the lawyer Nikolas Kyriakou,. The discussion was moderated by Faika Deniz Pasha from RRA.
Mr Tsiartas talked about the challenge of facing racism in a federal and united Cyprus. He stressed that although legislative and institutional framework is in conformity with international and European standards in the Republic of Cyprus, it is not implemented sufficiently. He continued with questioning whether today’s legal and institutional framework on anti-racism and anti-discrimination had existed in 1960s, would the history of the island have been different regarding the tragic events from 1963 to 1974.
Mr Hatay talked about exceptionality and politics of irresponsibility in northern Cyprus focusing on ethnic and religious minorities and economic migrants. Ms Charalambidou talked about the interrelation of racism and nationalism in Cyprus. She stressed that the division of the island was on discriminatory practices and the future perspectives on solution to the Cyprus problem needs to take into account the needs of minorities as well as the two dominant communities.
Lastly, Mr Kyriakou provided a reflection on the current political culture and the need for a political project for the future and stressed on three points for the future: a shift in political culture, the need to speak the language of the other and a need for political and ethical tie to the newly formed state.
The panel was finalised with questions and answers and comments from the attendants.
The event was held within the framework of the bi-communal project “Human Rights for All!. The project is funded by the European Union under the Cypriot Civil Society in Action program and implemented by RRA in partnership with KISA.

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Mosaic partnered with the City of Lewiston, ID on its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and again on its 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
For both planning efforts, our team designed in-depth community engagement processes, providing a foundation for development of the Consolidated Plan’s five-year goals and priorities, the Annual Action Plan’s projects, and goals and strategies in the Analysis of Impediments. Both community engagement processes included a series of community workshops to support interactive discussions on housing, community development, fair housing, and access to opportunity in Lewiston. Focus groups and in-depth individual interviews provided opportunities for engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders, representing a range of viewpoints. One challenge of the projects was achieving the meaningful participation of residents and stakeholders within the community, including groups with unique housing challenges, but who are often difficult to engage. Mosaic’s team coordinated with local community partners to create these opportunities, which included a series of interviews with people experiencing homelessness at a day shelter, a focus group with people with disabilities and their caregivers at a workforce training facility, and a focus group with participants in the local YWCA’s programs for survivors of domestic violence. These interactions ensured the participation of critical groups of residents in the plans’ development. Mosaic further engaged residents and stakeholders in housing and community development issues through community-wide surveys focused on housing and community development needs and opportunities. A project website provided an overview of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Consolidated Plan, as well as information about community workshops, a link to the housing and community needs survey, and related resources.
Responding to results of these broad community engagement efforts, the City has funded a range of CDBG projects, including a home repair program, home safety modifications, a tool lending library, homelessness services, and public facilities and infrastructure, among other projects.


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I’ve picked out the city’s main draw cards, which include a series of award-winning museums, galleries and a treasure trove of Charles Rennie Mackintosh affiliated things to do. Barcelona has Gaudi, London has Wren and Glasgow has Mackintosh, so I’d advise checking out at least one of his design masterpieces when in the city.
I’ve also opted for some traditional Scottish fayre, including a tick-list of miniature Glens, lochs, boat trips and whisky tastings. Scotland’s capital Edinburgh may take the shortbread biscuit for tartan towels and kilted bagpipers, but Glasgow has a world famous, and more enviable landscape, right on its doorstep. It would be a travesty to miss it.
My list is intended to be a starting point for discovery rather than a definitive list.

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This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Ms. spoke with Abrams, who has served on the board of directors for victim services nonprofits Safe Horizon and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, to investigate the implications that COVID-19 could have for survivors.
182 organizations called on the Trump administration to immediately halt border expulsions for asylum-seekers and protect domestic violence survivors.
Reports of domestic violence are rising as COVID-19 races across the planet and people are ordered to stay home.
In a plea to all nations, UN Secretary-General Guterres said on April 5: “For many women and girls, the threat looms largest where they should be safest. In their own homes. I urge all governments to make the prevention and redress of violence against women a key part of their national response plans for COVID-19.”
With an increase of domestic violence victims, are shelters prepared to handle an increase of victims amidst COVID-19 restrictions?
Vast numbers of people across the country are being told to stay home. But experts warn this will lead to an increase of domestic abuse occurring within households. We spoke to Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO of the YWCA USA, about the impact this virus is having on households across the U.S. and the ways we can all help protect those who are most vulnerable to domestic abuse during this time of self-quarantining and self-isolation.
Social class and education could not save her. My colleague and friend, despite all her vigilance, earned el derecho de descansar in her death by feminicidio. She fought for her life and lost.
Domestic violence is not just a “domestic” problem. You have the opportunity to be a champion for actions that will increase the safety, well-being and productivity of every employee in your organization by seeking to empower and support those who are subject to abuse at the hands of a spouse or partner.
When we re-envision gender-based expectations and imagine and practice into more roles for people of all genders, we begin to shift the fundamental cultural underpinnings of oppression. We were curious about how Black and Indigenous women, trans and gender non-conforming people and their allies might imagine freedom looking and feeling like in Wakanda, a place where liberation is the norm and anything is possible.
While volunteering at the U.S. / Mexico border, I heard stories that, even as a seasoned field worker, left me with a raging soul and a broken heart.
As we begin to navigate our escape as a country, it is helpful to understand Trump and his tactics for what they are: tactics of a perpetrator.


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Downtown Art Walk exhibits the high quality of artists and remarkable variety of venues present in downtown Bellingham. From 6-10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, studios and more keep their doors open to showcase a wide array of artwork by local and renowned visiting artists. A special Children’s Art Walk, coordinated by Allied Arts of Whatcom County, is held each May from 6-9 p.m., featuring pieces from elementary school students. We invite you to stroll through the streets of downtown, enjoying art, food and community!
Creative Spaces is a collaborative juried show of temporary art exhibits and installations in partners hip with Allied Arts of Whatcom County, the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, the City of Bellingham, local artists and property managers. Creative Spaces enlivens vacated facilities throughout downtown with art from the community. Click here for more information or to apply.


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Hispanic Heritage Month and spooky season overlap during the first half of October, making this the perfect time to talk about Latinx horror.
Once almost exclusively the provenance of white authors, horror fiction has seen an explosion in the number of Latinx authors joining the field in recent years. This month alone has seen the publication of “Sundown in San Ojuela” by Matthew Olivas, “The Devil’s Promise” by Celso Hurtado, “Hatchet Girls” by Diana Rodríguez Wallach, and “Nefando” by Mónica Ojeda (translated from the Spanish by Sarah Booker), among others — and October is by no means different from any other month of the year.
While the percentage of Latinx authors among authors overall is still small — 6 percent according to Lee and Low Books’ Diversity Baseline Survey, 7 percent according to the 2022 report on diversity from the Government Accountability Office — the growing visibility of Latinx horror writers has brought a new vitality not just to the genre itself but to the breakdown of Latinx as a monolithic identity. Authors spanning the spectrum of experience from V. Castro (a Mexican American now living in the UK) to Cynthia Pelayo (a Puerto Rican from Chicago) to Gustavo Eduardo Abrevaya (Argentinian) now populate the shelves of horror, bringing with them the particular flavor of their histories and personalities.
Below, we’ve compiled a guide to some of our favorite recent books in hopes that you too will find something to get you started, or to help you continue your exploration of a new, and vital, trend.
“Silver Nitrate” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Fans of Moreno-Garcia might expect to see “Mexican Gothic” here, but “Silver Nitrate” is exceptional even among Moreno-Garcia’s distinguished body of work. Relentlessly dark and strange, this novel about a cursed film brings together history, Nazis, occultism, and magic, which means it has everything a reader of spooky narratives could want. It’s also a perfect example of how historical fiction, culture, and speculative fiction can mix seamlessly to deliver wildly entertaining stories.
“Monstrilio” by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
Heartfelt, bizarre, and unexpected, Sámano Córdova’s “Monstrilio,” which tells the story of a grieving mother who ends up raising a creature that grew from a chunk of her dead son’s lung as her child, is unlike anything else in contemporary horror. At once a novel about family and love, a creepy tale that questions what it means to be human, and a celebration of queer stories, “Monstrilio” is as shocking as it is profound, and as humorous as it is thoughtful. With any luck, this novel, which is rich in cultural context and ideas, will catapult its author straight into the radars of not only horror lovers but also all readers who enjoy great writing.
“Tender Is the Flesh” by Agustina Bazterrica
When a virus makes all animal meat poisonous to humans, governments initiate something called the “Transition.” Soon, eating human flesh is perfectly acceptable. The world adapts to it quickly and makes the process as efficient as possible. That’s the dystopian premise of Bazterrica’s novel, which follows Marcos, a man who works in the meat business, as he’s forced to face just how much things have changed and what his work entails. This is a gruesome and shocking novel, but also an incredibly deep and smart one. This combination made Bazterrica a household name in Argentina and cemented her as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary horror.
“Our Share of Night” by Marina Enriquez
Few novels bring together horror, family, and history the way “Our Share of Night” does. Epic in breadth and scope, this novel about a father trying to protect his son from individuals who want to use him for nefarious purposes is truly a masterpiece of supernatural horror and a narrative that shows a superb storyteller at the height of her powers. Translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell, this deep, complex novel shows how multilayered horror can be.
“A Night of Screams: Latino Horror Stories” edited by Richard A. Santos
There are hundreds of novels we could add here, but sometimes the best way to delve into a genre is by consuming the equivalent of a sampler platter, and this collection is a great introduction. Packed with horror narratives from some Latinx stars like V. Castro, Ann Dávila Cardinal, Rubén Degollado, Ivelisse Rodriguez, and Richie Narvaez as well as outstanding up-and-coming writers like Leticia Urieta and Pedro Iniguez, this is the perfect anthology for those looking to dip their toes into the world of Latinx horror.
Gabino Iglesias is a book critic and the author of “The Devil Takes You Home.”


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Parents, former Scouts alarmed by Trump’s speech at jamboree
Standing before thousands of school-aged Scouts on Monday night, he began with a bit of profanity and then went on to rage for more than half an hour against the media and other perceived political enemies.
Trump was cheered by the crowd, but his comments put an organization that studiously avoids political conflict in an awkward position.
Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, wrote on Twitter that Trump’s “downright icky” speech left his stomach in knots.
The Boy Scouts of America said after the speech that it doesn’t promote any one political candidate or philosophy.
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Shay Baynes is a wanted woman: by the police for a double murder, by two rival suitors, and by the evil specter that haunts her dreams.
It’s her twenty-first birthday and she finally feels like she’s in charge, out on her own and about to hit it big with a new comic series. The ink's not even dry on her breakout first issue but even Shay's twisted imagination can't predict what will happen when the fine line between reality and nightmare is crossed...
She walked away once from the men who want to control her and now they’re back. But can she break away from them and the specter who walks right off the pages of her comic committing gruesome murders.
INK: Fine Lines is a New Adult Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
**This book contains adult language and situations**


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Boney M singer's brother who ran a mosque and had military-grade explosives and ammunition at his home 'had spurned MI5's advances'
- Khalid Rashad's Wembley garage was raided and the weapons were found
- He claims becoming an operative would have made him a 'hypocrite'
- The 63-year-old 'would work openly with them, but not being a secret agent'
Khalid Rashad (pictured) is the brother of Liz Mitchell, who fronted 1970s band Boney M
A Boney M singer's brother who was found with half a pound of military-grade plastic explosives at his home near Wembley Stadium had spurned the advances of MI5, he has told a court.
Khalid Rashad, a Muslim convert and mosque director whose garage was also found to contain ammunition, was approached by the Security Service but refused to become a 'secret agent.'
'I don't think they were too happy with it,' he told the Old Bailey.
'I know many young men who frequented the centre and told me they had been approached and asked to spy within the organisation.'
His sister is Liz Mitchell, who fronted the 1970s band.
Rashad, the director of the An Noor Cultural Centre in Acton, West London, said he was asked to come to a building in Whitehall and 'invited to become an operative.'
'One of the things was that I was the leader of an Islamic community in West London and they would like to have someone like me on their books,' he said.
He refused, however, telling the jury: 'I think it would have been perfidious of me to take on that responsibility. It would have been deceitful to the people I'm serving, I would have been a hypocrite.'
At a subsequent meeting at the Novotel in Hammersmith, Rashad said he was shown a number of photographs of young men but did not recognise any of them.
He agreed to meet members of Scotland Yard's SO15 Counter-Terrorism Command for coffee, adding: 'I said I would work openly with them, but not being a secret agent.'
Military-grade plastic explosives and seven rounds of ammunition were found in his garage near Wembley Stadium as part of a counter-terrorism investigation, the court heard
Rashad, 63, accused someone of planting the material in his garage, but he told the Old Bailey: 'I didn't see anyone put anything there. It would be wrong of me to point a finger.'
'All I can say is I didn't put it there,' he added. 'I don't want to blame anyone. I just want to clear my name.'
Rashad said there were also tensions among the leadership at the mosque, which he described as a 'disease.'
'There was friction in the multi-cultural centre. Although it had a lovely family oriented feeling, there was some kind of disease,' he told the jury.
The mosque director said there were tensions within 'different cultures within the institution.'
'One of the main tensions you face is who should be in charge, who should seen to be in charge, who should take that role,' he added.
He said many people found it a 'strange thing' that a black Jamaican convert should be in charge at the centre rather than a Pakistani, Arabic or Somalian, and that he got a 'lot of attention.'
Asked if someone from the mosque might have planted the material, Rashad said: 'I can stand here and say things, but you would say why do you say that? You have no evidence.
Rashad, 63, was born Burnell Mitchell and converted to Islam in 1993. His sister is Liz Mitchell, former singer with Boney M.
The items were found as part of a ‘lawful search warrant’ executed at the semi-detached house in this road in Wembley, three streets from the football stadium
Counter-terrorism police found 226g of PE4 plastic explosives and six rounds of ammunition in a garage at his home, three streets from Wembley Stadium, in April last year.
The explosives were found, along with a safety fuse, detonating cord and percussion cap to set it off, in a knotted Tesco carrier bag on a cardboard box.
In a Chanel designer shoebox, for a ladies 39.5 shoe, on a shelf in the garage, were a number of Islamic audio cassettes, along with five 8mm modified blank rounds.
Officers also found one unused 9mm round of ammunition and a cartridge case in a white plastic tub.
The explosive was said to be of the type previously used by the British Army and was accompanied by 5ft (1.39m) of detonating cord, 2ft (599mm) of black safety fuse, an initiator and a British military issue percussion cap.
The items were found as part of a 'lawful search warrant' executed at the semi-detached house in Monks Park on April 14 2015 as part of an unrelated investigation.
Rashad denies unlawful possession of explosives and ammunition and the case continues.
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The accusations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis continue to get increasingly personal in nature since her acknowledgment of her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
The latest episode of Season 10 – “The Trump Indictment” – of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Breakdown podcast covers more motions that call for Willis’ disqualification from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 14 co-defendants.
Episode 28 – “Getting Personal” – also includes interviews with legal experts who give their takes on what has happened since the first motion to disqualify Willis was filed on Jan. 8. And it makes note of the historic ruling by the federal appeals court in Washington, rejecting Trump’s claims of presidential immunity.
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At Blue Morning Glory, we are as excited about your wedding flowers as you are. We understand how stressful it can be to plan a wedding. You have a vision for a day of beauty, peace and presence, yet making it real means working with many vendors, attending to logistics and details, and meeting the needs of family members.
The setting is central to your experience—and that of your guests—on this important day. A mindful floral planner not only can help you carry your vision forward but also can provide the sense of ease you need during the planning process. We want to help you, in the months ahead, to be able to focus on the fun, the magic, your relationship and your day-to-day responsibilities. We offer you peace of mind through clear communication and the assurance that the florals are taken care of.
All wedding work is custom work, and we offer three wedding programs to meet a range of budgets. Please send us initial details about your wedding through our contact form, and we’ll follow up via email within 48 hours. We look forward to collaborating with you.
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Our à la carte program is the solution for those who want beautiful, custom personal flowers, along with easily transportable ceremony and reception pieces that family and friends can set up quickly themselves. We’ll make your bouquets, crowns, boutonnieres and corsages, vase arrangements, loose greens, and garlands or swags, then pack them carefully for secure transport. Friends typically pick up your order at our location just outside Lawrence.
Small art weddings
We love working with artists. We are sought out by a category of clients who have zero to two attendants, hold their ceremony outdoors or in an unusual indoor space, and seek a highly expressive setting that represents their lives and background. We call these small art weddings. This floral package is similar to the à la carte option but also includes a unique installation to serve a specific purpose. It may define a ceremonial space, create a point of entry or serve a symbolic purpose.
We specialize in hearing and understanding your vision, then transforming your ceremonial space as beautifully as you imagine. We will provide focused attention on your event; give you careful, prompt communication; keep you notified of any changes; and coordinate with other vendors as needed. From details to grand focal pieces, we will collaborate with you to create a setting that merges the natural garden style with your life experience and inspiration.


text: Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all. Director: John Erick Dowdle – Writers: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle. Enjoy this trailer!


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by Life is a Dance Regardless
Age Group: Adult
Spiral may I dance with you
Spiral dance me through and through
Canít you see Iím barely here
Come and whisper in my ear
I havenít been to the dance in ages
All Iíve been doing is turning pages
Watching the dancers round their fire
Yearning to join in their dance of desire
But Iíve just sat here tapping my feet
Along to truly tribal beats
I wished I had moved before now
I wish I had moved but I didnít know how
Iíve been sitting and watching as life passed me by
And all I could say to the moments was ďgoodbyeĒ
Now I want to join again
Take my hand and be my friend
Be the faerie on my shoulder
Make me into a dancing soldier
I want to fight the way warriors fight
I want to dance with my brothers tonight
I want to live with an ongoing passion
And I want to love though loveís gone out of fashion
But if, perchance, you let me lead
I promise I will not impede
The steps that dance me round about
Not hard it looks to figure out
All I must do is look within
To find the dancing drum rhythm
To find my feet I just look forward
So as not to trip on swords
Iíll look into my brotherís eyes
Gaze up at the starry skies
And then Iíll fall into your arms
Knowing you will do no harm
Iíll cry with joy upon your shoulder
Feel the fire as it smolders
You have helped me heal my heart
And now my new life I can start
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Heading off to that galaxy far, far away, fans of Star Wars may have just unravelled one of the greatest mysteries in cinematic history.
Everyone remembers when Rian Johnson cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a young Bruce Willis in Looper. Well, is The Last Jedi's director lining up Keanu Reeves to play an aged version of Adam Driver's Kylo Ren in Star Wars?
Taking to Twitter, comic book legend Mark Millar spotted an uncanny resemblance between the Matrix star and TLJ's big bad apprentice.
It didn't take long for fans of the Skywalker saga to jump on their own Millennium Falcon of hype about the face swap.
Is this a Jedi mind trick, or is it like that time that Leonardo DiCaprio slowly started morphing into Jack Nicholson?
Either way, it seems like a damn good idea to cast Reeves as an older version of Kylo Ren (if the villain lives of course).
Alternatively, instead of Reeves suiting up for an outer-space adventure, someone suggested that Driver join that expanding John Wick universe. He certainly has the brooding look of a John Wick Jr.
Sadly, Johnson has handed over the reins of the upcomingEpisode IX to returning director J.J. Abrams, meaning that even if Star Wars had a jump to the future, it wouldn't be up to him to cast care-home Kylo.
That being said, with Johnson developing his own spin-off trilogy away from Luke and Leia, there is a whole universe of possibilities floating around out there.
Your move Hollywood!

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National Bank of Ukraine clearly outlined its position on the Russian banks: their subsidiaries can not count on leniency in penalties, ie the possibility of new capital infusion. Thus, five entities of Sberbank, VTB and Vnesheconombank will inevitably have to change owners or reduce the presence in the country. However, experts believe that the NBU still will not force the issue with unnecessary requirements for Russian players, fearing the burden on Deposit Guarantee Fund.
"Given the existing sanctions, we cannot talk about the potential future capitalization of banks with the Russian capital," said the deputy head of the NBU Ekaterina Rozhkova yesterday at a press conference. According to her, Russian banks capital increase by conversion of previously attracted parent resources in capital mainly occurred. The sanctions prohibit the Ukraine to introduce new capital of Russia, but also permit to convert into capital the funds earker provided by the Russian parent company. "No development can so happen, because the build-up of assets leads to the need for additional capital," said Mrs. Rozhkova (quoted by Interfax): "For them, there are two ways: either to find a new owner or to gradually reduce their presence in the market." As the press service of the NBU explained Kommersant, it refers to the members of the VTB Group: VTB (Ukraine) and BM Bank, subsidiaries of Sberbank: Sberbank (Ukraine) and VS Bank, as well as Vnesheconombank-owned (VEB) Prominvestbank .
On August 14, 2014 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the law on sanctions. In particular, it suggests "the prohibition of increasing the authorized capital of the banks in which a resident of a foreign country (which intervened in the internal or external affairs of Ukraine), foreign government, a legal entity to which it is resident or a foreign country, owns 10 or more percent of the authorized capital or has influence on the management of the legal entity or its activities." As a result, this list includes all subsidiaries of Russian state-owned banks.
Ms. Rozhkova's words leave no illusions about the prospects for the subsidiaries of Russian state-owned banks in Ukraine: one way or another they have to leave. Thus, it becomes quite obvious that waiting for new concessions from the NBU or the lifting of sanctions to individual players listed above is not reasonable. In November last year, the NBU made an exception for the Ukrainian BM Bank included into the VTB group. Then the National Bank updated the procedure for the application of sanctions, permitting its capitalization; as a result the bank managed to avoid the loss of the license due to the decrease in capital below the permissible level, was additionally capitalized, and is now offered for sale.
The National Bank stressed that the decision on the further development of the strategy in the banking market of Ukraine towards the subsidiaries of Russian state-owned banks is the sole responsibility of shareholders and management of banks. Nevertheless, the choice of small shareholders is sale or minimization of the business. According to Ms. Rozhkova, VEB and VTB have chances to sell their Ukrainian subsidiaries. It noted that negotiations are already underway and there are several interested investors: both Ukrainian and foreign ones. "We will be glad if some investors will buy them and banks will continue to work," said Mrs. Rozhkova. But to find an investor for Ukrainian Sberbank will be very difficult as the bank is large enough, she added. However, for all banks the NBU has a universal recipe. "The bulk of the funding of the assets of these banks is due to the capital. They have not so much to repay, to pay for the obligations. And then they will be able to leave the financial market," explained Ms. Rozhkova.
Russian state-owned banks very cautiously reacted to yesterday's statements of the NBU. "It is planned that during the first half of the year the subsidiary Ukrainian bank will be sold," reported the press service of VEB. VTB press service did not respond to questions from Kommersant, saying that "the official position on the subject was published on the VTB Group page in Facebook". There are little details: "The Bank continues to negotiate with all interested parties for the sale of VTB Bank (Ukraine)." Sberbank left the topic without comment.
Experts believe that, despite the clearly defined position of the NBU, the Ukrainian regulator will not force the withdrawal of the Russian subsidiaries.
"With respect to the subsidiaries of Russian state-owned banks, as well as all banks in Ukraine, the regulator approved a plan for the formation of reserves and increasing capital adequacy ratio at the end of 2018 (each bank have its own), and as far as we understand, the banks are coping up with it," says analyst Elena Redko at Moody's. "I do not think we can expect that the NBU will apply some special requirements for the banks with Russian capital. In this case, there is likely to be a balance between political interests and the stability of the financial system since the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine is not unlimited, and subsidiaries of Russian state-owned banks are big players in the deposit market." The controller can not just close the banks with the Russian state capital, admitted Ekaterina Rozhkova, noting that they have 22 billion hryvnia ($815 million) of household deposits and 16 billion hryvnia ($592 million) of funds of Ukrainian companies.
However, the current situation for the Russian shareholders is obviously uncomfortable. "Now these banks have no problems with capital and liquidity," says the analyst of the banking sector ICU (Ukraine) Mikhail Demkiv. "However, under sanctions further development of banks with Russian capital in the Ukrainian market is not possible." At the same time real interest on the part of investors to the Ukrainian banks does not exist, same it true about most of the other assets of the country, said Executive Director of the International Blazer Fund Oleg Ustenko, "In the short term selling them is almost impossible," he said. "Evidence of this is the complexity of the privatization of all public facilities."


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Season 9, Episode 3
Renaissance woman Gillian Clark is a woman of many interests, but it's her darn good Fried Chicken recipe that she serves out of her Silver Spring, Maryland restaurant The General Store and Post Office Tavern, that has guests heading in from all over for a taste of this home fried delicacy. The heat is on! Will Chef Bobby Flay finally win a Fried Chicken Throwdown or is defeat in the air?
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The winners of the Syngenta Photography Award 2015 have been announced. In response to this year’s theme of “Scarcity-Waste” VII’s Stefano De Luigi submitted his work on the drought in Kenya, and received third prize in the Open Competition.
“Scarcity-Waste is the second edition of the Syngenta Photography Award. In a world of limited resources, scarcity and waste have become fundamental social, political and environmental issues of our time. In the past 50 years, the world’s demand for natural resources has doubled. If we continue to use resources and generate waste at the current rate, by 2030 we will need the equivalent of two planets. But we only have one. Something needs to change.”
An exhibition of the winners’ work is on view through April 10, 2015 at the Somerset House in London.


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CORNELIUS, NC - April 17, 2009 -- Aquesta Bank announced today positive operating earnings for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009. For the first quarter, Aquesta Bank achieved unaudited net income of $162,000 compared to a net loss of $335,000 for the first quarter of 2008.
Total assets increased to $183 million at March 31, 2009 compared to $177 million at December 31, 2008. During the first quarter total loans grew by 11.40% on an annualized basis from December 31, 2008 and deposits grew by 19.84% on an annualized basis from December 31, 2008 ending at $151 million.
Net interest income for the first quarter of 2009 was $1.2 million compared to $923 thousand for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of $277 thousand. Operating expenses of $1.0 million for the first quarter of 2009 are comparable for the same quarter of 2008 when such expenses were $1.0 million. Net interest income continues to increase while our operating expenses have remained stable.
Jim Engel, CEO and President of Aquesta Bank, commented that “We are excited that as a start up bank, we have managed to achieve sustainable pre-tax profits in only 8 quarters of operations under some of the most trying economic conditions imaginable. While the economy is under stress, Aquesta Bank’s core operating results continue to improve by providing good value to our customers while controlling costs. During this quarter, we began to see glimmers of hope for the local economy, especially antidotal stories of increased home sales and stabilized business results. The national economy is still providing strong headwinds to continued improvement in the local economy. Here at Aquesta Bank, we are working with our customers to come through these difficult economic conditions better and stronger then before. We are optimistic that better times are ahead.”
Aquesta Bank is a commercial bank which serves the Lake Norman market with a focus on small to medium sized businesses and professionals. The Bank operates a branch in Cornelius and Davidson and has a loan production office in Denver, NC.
For additional information, please contact Cathy O’Nan or Jim Engel at 704-439-4343 or visit us online at www.aquesta.com
Information in this press release may contain forward looking statements that might involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include without limitation, the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, and changes in interest rates.

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- Retail sales volumes in October 2014; up 0.8% on the month, up 4.3% on the year
- Average store prices fell in October 2014 by 1.5% compared with October 2013, the largest decline since December 2002
Commenting on the retail sales figures for October 2014, published today by the ONS, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:
“After the disappointing fall in retail sales in September, it is pleasing to see a strong rebound in October. Longer term comparisons show an encouraging upwards trend in sales. Despite signs of a slowdown in recent months, the UK recovery remains on course.
“The large decline in store prices reflects strong competition in the retail sector and provides further evidence that inflation is likely to edge lower in the coming months. The figures support our view that the MPC shouldn’t consider raising interest rates until well into 2015. The government’s priority must be to strengthen the recovery and implement measures that counter any signs of a slowdown.”


text: The objective is to examine the influence of pore water on dynamic rupture processes in the context of deep geothermal reservoirs. We conducted stick slip experiments on thermally-treated, saw-cut westerly granite samples under triaxial . The samples were widely instrumented to allow measuring dynamic shear stress drops, temperature increases and acoustic emissions. Preliminary results showed that at a given effective confining pressure (Pc-pf), the dynamic shear stress drops were about 20 to 30% higher and slip distances were about 30 to 40% longer in dry samples than in water saturated samples. Following the same tendency, higher temperature elevations were recorded during nominally dry experiments. These results highlight the importance of pore water pressure in controlling dynamic frictional weakening, and suggest that water might inhibit dynamic weakening and so, rupture propagation in granitic rocks.


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What is "Japandi Minimalist Style?" It's one of the biggest global trends in interior design, says Rebecca Snowden, interior style adviser for furniturechoice.co.uk and frequent design commentator. Snowden offers her five predictions for 2020 international interior trends.
1. Japandi Minimalist Style
Japandi is a minimalist design trend that is a hybrid of Scandinavian and Japanese design. Both these styles share the same principles: Clean, uncluttered interiors that are defined by functional yet sophisticated statement pieces.
"The Japandi trend brings together all the details we love about Japanese and Scandinavian design by focusing on simplicity," Snowden says. "In the living room, try to stick to the simple silhouette of a gray fabric sofa and incorporate a neutral palette which checks all the boxes of Japandi by staying true to its minimalist philosophy."
2. Earthy color schemes
Warm, earthy hues are trending in global interior design, but be strategic about how you weave them into a home. For example, "in the dining area, fire up the atmosphere with canyon clay on the walls," Snowden says. "As a toned-down version of orange, it's a feel-good color that invites conversation and stirs up the appetite. You can even color block it with the wholesome lines of a black dining set to create a laidback vibe that's both eclectic and effortless."
3. Luxurious marble finishes
Marble is heading to the dark side in 2020. "Black marble is set to be a big trend next year," Snowden says. "Chic and dramatic, a black marble table in the dining room displays all the hallmarks of luxury with its elegant high-gloss finish, as well as a modern edge. Pair it with curved black fabric dining chairs for an Art Deco-inspired touch."
However, she adds, if a black centerpiece is too over-the-top for a home, consider a classic white marble table, a more timeless choice. "Opt for a stylish finish with a central pedestal design to maximize space and legroom," Snowden adds.
4. Eco-friendly living
Incorporating sustainable practices into the home has become a growing trend, Snowden notes. One way to do this is through the use of nontoxic paint on the walls (that is, paint that is free from volatile organic compounds, or VOC). Nontoxic paint removes chemicals like formaldehyde in the air, which can cause respiratory problems, she notes.
"Switching to nontoxic paint is more than just a trend," Snowden says. "It's a strong reminder for homeowners to be mindful of their choices and the impact they can have on the planet."
Going green also presents the opportunity to highlight natural and sustainable materials, such as wood, jute, or rattan, throughout interiors. "Good interior design is not only about aesthetics but also about improving your wellbeing," Snowden says. "Choose items that are long-lasting and have an enduring appeal. And don't forget to add actual greenery, too, with indoor plants that bring a burst of life to your space."
5. Modern bohemian décor
Bohemian-inspired decor is moving away from its usual explosion of colors and patterns and toward a more paired-back, sophisticated look.
"In 2020, we will see a modern take on bohemian decor that's all about creating a soothing atmosphere with soft, neutral fabrics and rattan," Snowden says. "A neutral palette sets a solid foundation to start mixing and matching textures. The fabric and rattan layers add depth to the bedroom while sticking to bohemian design's signature style."

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8.2.3 Testing requirements
The designer should provide a table that clearly sets out the testing requirements for earthworks materials. This may be in the form presented in Table NG1/1 of SHW . The designer should include either the frequency or number of tests dependent on the size or duration of the works being undertaken.
NOTE Table 9 is based on Table 3/1 in HA 44/91  as an example.
|Material class||Requirement||Suggested frequency|
|1 General granular fill||Grading/uniformity coefficient||Twice a week|
|MC/MCV||1–2 tests per 1 000 m3 of material up to a maximum of 5 per day|
|IDD of chalk||Twice a week|
|2 General cohesive fill||Grading||Twice a week|
|MC/MCV/PL/shear strength||1–2 tests per 1 000 m3 of material up to a maximum of 5 per day|
|IDD||Twice a week|
|Bulk density (pfa)||1–2 tests per 1 000 m3 of material up to a maximum of 5 per day|
|3 General chalk fill||MC||1–2 tests per 1 000 m3 of material up to a maximum of 5 per day|
|4 Landscape fill||Grading/MC/MCV||Daily|
|6 Selected granular fill||Grading/uniformity coefficient||One test per 400 t of material|
|OMC/MC/MCV||One test per 400 t of material|
|Organic matter/total sulfate content||As required or weekly|
|pH/chloride ion content||As required or weekly|
|Undrained shear parameters||As required|
|7 Selected cohesive fill||Grading/MC/MCV||One test per 400 t of material|
|IDD||As required or daily|
|Ip/LL||As required or weekly|
|Organic matter/total sulfate content||As required or weekly|
|pH/chloride ion content||As required|
|Undrained and drained parameters||As required|
|Coefficient of friction/adhesion||As required|
|8 Miscellaneous fill||MC/MCV||Daily|
|9 Stabilized materials||Pulverization||One test per lane width per 200 m length|
|MC/MCV||One test per lane width per 200 m length|
|Bearing ratio||One test per lane width per 200 m length|
The types of test should be related to the material properties specified in SHW  Appendix 6/1, including a check test to ensure that the required density has been achieved if required by the designer/overseeing organization.
The preferred method of specifying moisture limits on clays in the UK is the MCV, which is quick to measure on site and for which there is a substantial base of experience; typical values commonly used are:
- Class 2A (wet cohesive) 8–12;
- Class 2B (dry cohesive) 12–16;
- Class 2C (stoney cohesive) 8–16.
These limits may be varied depending on site-specific relationship testing to fundamental properties, as described in Table 10 (based on Table 4/2 in HA 44/91 ).
|Test||Applicable material type||Purpose||Reference|
|Moisture content||All||Classification/stabilization||BS 1377-2, BS 812-109|
|Atterberg limits||Cohesive||Classification||BS 1377-2|
|Particle size distribution||All||Acceptability/classification||BS 1377-2 A)|
|MCV||Cohesive and/or some granular||Acceptability/trafficability||BS 1377-2, Clause 632 of SHW , TRRL LR 1034, TRRL LR 130, TRRL LR 90|
|Maximum density and optimum moisture content||Mainly granular||Acceptability/compatibility||BS 1377-2, BS 812-109|
|CBR||All except coarse granular||Trafficability/stabilization/ classification||BS 1377-2, BS 1924 (both parts)|
|Triaxial (quick)||Cohesive||Acceptability/trafficability||BS 1377-2|
|Chemical tests||All||Acceptability||BS 1377-2|
|Relationship testing B)||All||Acceptability||BS 1377-2|
|A) The requirements of BS 1377-2 may be added to, to include all sieve sizes quoted in Table 6/2 of the SHW .
B) Testing soils at various moisture contents to study the change in soil properties.
The MCV should not be used for stoney clays if there is insufficient matrix (typically less than 50%–55%) for the test and in such cases reliance on moisture content is necessary (Oliphant and Winter ).
NOTE An example of classification and acceptability criteria is given in HA 44/91 , Annex A.
SHW  Appendices and Tables should be developed to reflect local knowledge of materials and experience of particular equipment.
8.3 Specification of earthworks for minor works
The SHW  has been developed for large highway schemes, however it may be used effectively on minor projects. As a minimum, this should include: Appendices 0/1, 0/2 and 1/5 together with the appropriate 600 series appendices, e.g., Appendix 6/1. Further guidance may be found in the Notes for Guidance to the Specification for Highway Works .
8.4 Additional requirements for deep fill areas/buildings and structures
Collapse compression upon groundwater inundation is a major hazard for buildings and other structures on significant thicknesses of fill; therefore the specification of placement and compaction of the fill should be designed to eliminate collapse potential.
NOTE The risk of collapse upon inundation is particularly high where fill is placed below the potential groundwater level (e.g. infilling of a quarry), but is present at many other sites due to risk of inundation following a water main burst.
It should be noted that, the collapse potential of some fills will not be eliminated despite the achievement of a field dry density equivalent to at least 95% of the maximum dry density achieved using the British Standard compaction tests (see BS 1377-4). Consequently, in such cases, dry density should not be relied upon to provide an adequate measurement for compaction specification. Where there is an unacceptable risk of collapse upon inundation the specification should include a requirement for all fill to be compacted to < 5% air voids.
8.5 Alternative earthworks specifications
NOTE As described in 8.1, it is assumed that the default situation in the UK is that earthworks are undertaken in accordance with the SHW  (subject to any additional requirements to address specific risks described within this standard).
The SHW  is commonly adopted for earthworks; however, if an alternative specification is used (e.g. Model specification for fills, Trenter and Charles , or a company in-house earthworks specification) then the specification should provide as a minimum the following information:
- a) types of materials permitted for use in the earthworks together with material properties;
- b) performance requirements to be met;
- c) requirements for the disposal of unsuitable material;
- d) requirements for placement, spreading and compaction of the earthworks materials;
- e) requirements for the treatment of exposed surfaces;
- f) requirements for the testing and verification of compliance.
This subclause sets out the recommendations for any alternative to the SHW; if the earthworks specification conforms to these recommendations and addresses the requirements of this standard then those earthworks may be considered as conforming to this standard.
8.5.2 End product
For this form of specification the designer specifies the degree of compaction necessary for the given material by reference to criteria linked to either serviceability or ultimate limit states; the level of compaction required should be expressed in terms of selected geotechnical properties e.g. percentage of maximum dry density and is supported by rigorous on-site testing.
An end product specification may be used to control earthworks provided the approach will adequately control the various issues that effect earthworks. For instance the specified parameters should not concentrate on the issue of stiffness (or shear strength) alone since the control of air voids in compacted material is important in restricting the potential for excessive settlement if an increase occurs in the moisture content of the material. Where an end product specification is adopted, the employer's requirements may set overall targets to be achieved without detailing the methods used to achieve the targets. In this case the following minimum requirements should be addressed (acceptable limits may be set on these criteria or this may be stated as being for the earthworks designer to assess).
- Materials used should be chemically suitable for the environment in which they are used; some material might require treatment (e.g. stabilization or remediation) and consent prior to use.
- Materials used should be durable (not prone to deterioration) and non-biodegradable.
- The earthworks should provide a stable finished surface that will not suffer unacceptable post construction settlement or movement.
- The earthworks should provide a surface of sufficient stiffness (and or shear strength) for the intended end use (if a stiffness value to be achieved is specified then the value will need to consider both the imposed load and settlement induced by the loaded area).
NOTE That the works can be constructed, maintained and demolished safely are requirements of the CDM 2007 Regulations .
The above criteria are associated with showing that the works should be constructed so that they are suitable for the proposed end use. To achieve these objectives the earthworks contractor and the designer should consider a range of practical issues, and to deliver this should effectively require that a method of working/specification is put in place (whoever writes this document will effectively become an earthworks designer).
8.5.3 Performance specification
A performance specification should be designed in terms of the required serviceability limit state: e.g. "the maximum differential settlement should not exceed 1:200 over a defined length, five years after construction and the maximum settlement in any one area should not exceed 25 mm".
This may be considered an onerous form of specification from a contractual viewpoint as it seeks to place the risk for all future events on the Contractor and might be very difficult to monitor in practice (for example, see Virginia TRC ).
COMMENTARY ON 8.5.3
The way that control of earthworks is being developed in the USA and Europe is of direct relevance to future earthworks construction in the UK. Intelligent compaction or continuous compaction control has the potential to improve infrastructure performance, reduce costs, reduce construction programmes and improve site safety.
A compaction control approach using modulus and moisture content (plus air voids) has the potential to fit well with performance specifications and could be monitored in real time using roller-mounted devices (see Mooney and White .


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Maternal bliss for Sandra Bullock as she dotes over her little leading man Louis
Sandra Bullock's son Louis is fast becoming one of the most stylish children in Hollywood.
The 19-month-old toddler looked adorable in denim overalls and his signature newsboy cap, as he attended a children's party with his famous mother in the Pacific Palisades, yesterday.
He almost outshone the 47-year-old actress, who looked stunning in a long black maxi dress with embroidered bust.
Adorable: Sandra Bullock's son Louis is the center of attention in his adorable outfit as he arrives at a children's party in the Pacific Palisades, yesterday
Seemingly make-up free and with her long brunette locks pulled back in a bun, The Blind Side star was effortless.
While Louis looked a little apprehensive about the festivities, Sandra was having a ball playing games with fellow children.
In high spirits, she bounded about the back garden beaming as she sprung into action with a yellow ball.
Her happy demeanor may also be a result of all the time she is spending with her 'friend' and fellow actor Ryan Reynolds.
Glamorous: Louis almost outshone the 47-year-old actress, who looked stunning in a long black maxi dress with embroidered bust
Reynolds was pictured leaving Bullock's Hollywood Hills following a three-hour visit two weeks ago.
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The Proposal co-stars, who have been friends for over a decade, have been spending an increasing amount of time together since helping each other through their respective break-ups last year.
Having a ball: In high spirits, Sandra bounded about the back garden, beaming as she sprung into action with a yellow ball
Sandra made a surprise appearance at The Change-Up premiere a few weeks ago to support her friend, and last month they were spotted enjoying a hike near Bullock's father's home in Wyoming with Sandra's son Louis.
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What can I use if I don’t have a turkey pan?
You can fashion a makeshift one out of aluminum foil! You can also simply rest the turkey on a bed of potatoes and onions, like we do when roasting chickens.
- Cast Iron Skillet. Really, is there anything a cast iron skillet can’t do? …
- Stainless Steel Skillet. …
- Large Casserole Dish. …
- Broiler Pan. …
- Paella Pan.
What can I use instead of a roasting pan?
What Can You Use Instead of a Roasting Pan?
- Use a high-sided casserole dish fitted with a rack and get a similar effect.
- A large skillet.
- A rimmed baking sheet.
- And if it’s a large, heavy piece of meat you’re roasting, do not use those disposable “roasting” pans. They are too lightweight and do not conduct heat properly.
Can you roast turkey breast without roasting pan?
Place the turkey breasts, skin side down, into an oven-safe, nonstick skillet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes to get a head start on browning the skin. … No need to invest in a pricey roasting pan: a simple rack will create the necessary airflow circulation needed to roast your turkey from all sides.
Can you bake a turkey without a rack?
The point of using a rack is to let the heat of the oven circulate around the turkey. You don’t need a specially designed rack for your roasting pan, but you need something to lift the bird above the bottom of the pan. Balls of aluminum foil work perfectly well; you can also use upside-down ramekins.
Can I use a glass pan instead of roasting pan?
Glass pans aren’t recommended when you want to broil foods because they may shatter. … So if you are roasting a meat and want to make a pan gravy on the stove after, stick to a metal roasting pan, not a glass pan, or else you will have to transfer everything to a pot first before making your sauce.
Do you need roasting pan for chicken?
You’ll need a pan in which to roast the chicken. A roasting pan with a rack is nice, particularly one with upright handles, which is easy to move around in the oven. But a rimmed sheet pan or oven-proof skillet (like cast-iron) works just as well. … They also come in handy if you want to spatchcock the chicken.
Also, if the turkey is resting on the bottom of the roasting pan, the skin there will be flabby and moist. If the skin of your turkey turns out flabby, which can happen when roasting at 325 degrees or less, the situation can be saved: make turkey cracklings while the bird rests.
What pan do I use to cook a turkey?
In general, when cooking turkeys:
- A small (14-inch) roasting pan works for birds up to 12 pounds.
- A medium (16-inch) roasting pan is ideal for birds up to 16 pounds.
- A large (18-inch) roasting pan can fit turkeys up to 20 pounds.


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SOUTH LUANGWA ~ National Park Entrance (Eastern, ZMB)
Saturday December 10th, 2016
TODAYS MILEAGE – 25 miles or 40 kilometres
TRIP MILEAGE – 17116 miles or 27546 kilometres
It appears that there has been little maintenance or upkeep in the infrastructure to the entrance of the South Luangwa National Park. You can only but wonder where all the park fees are going.
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